AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JANUARY 5, 1999 REGISTRATION NO. 333-65563 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------------- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 --------------- UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 7549 94-3278455 (STATE OR OTHER (PRIMARY STANDARD (I.R.S. EMPLOYER JURISDICTION OF INDUSTRIAL IDENTIFICATION NO.) INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION CODE ORGANIZATION) NUMBER) 8 AUTOMATION LANE ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205 (518) 446-0140 (ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) EDWARD T. SHEEHAN CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. 8 AUTOMATION LANE ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205 (518) 446-0140 (NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF AGENT FOR SERVICE) --------------- COPIES TO: KAREN A. DEWIS, ESQ. MCDERMOTT, WILL & EMERY 600 13TH STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005-3096 (202) 756-8000 --------------- APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective. If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act, check the following box. [X] If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [_] If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [_] If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [_] If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, check the following box. [_] --------------- THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROSPECTUS 1,213,944 SHARES UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. COMMON STOCK This is an offering of shares of Common Stock of United Road Services, Inc. by certain existing stockholders who received shares of Common Stock in connection with our acquisitions. Selling stockholders may sell shares at prices related to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. The Nasdaq National Market lists our Common Stock under the symbol "URSI". On December 31, 1998, the last reported sale price of the Common Stock was $18 3/8 per share. We will not receive any proceeds when stockholders sell their shares. We will pay all expenses to register the shares, except that the selling stockholders will pay any underwriting commissions and expenses, brokerage fees, transfer taxes, and the fees and expenses of their attorneys and other experts. INVESTING IN THE COMMON STOCK INVOLVES CERTAIN RISKS. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 4. ---------------- NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. The date of this Prospectus is January , 1999 You should rely only on the information contained in this document or other documents that we have referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different. ---------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ---------------- Available Information............................................... ii Prospectus Summary.................................................. 1 Risk Factors........................................................ 5 Price Range of Common Stock......................................... 13 Dividend Policy..................................................... 13 Capitalization...................................................... 14 Selected Financial Data............................................. 15 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.............................................. 17 Business............................................................ 24 Management.......................................................... 32 Certain Transactions................................................ 36 Principal Stockholders.............................................. 38 Selling Stockholders................................................ 39 Plan of Distribution................................................ 40 Description of Capital Stock........................................ 41 Legal Matters....................................................... 44 Experts............................................................. 44 Index to Financial Statements....................................... F-1 AVAILABLE INFORMATION We file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy reports, statements, or other information at the SEC's public reference rooms in Washington, D.C., New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. Our SEC filings are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the web site maintained by the SEC at "http://www.sec.gov." You can also review copies of our SEC filings at the offices of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., 1735 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 to register shares of our Common Stock. This prospectus is part of that registration statement and, as permitted by the SEC'S rules, does not contain all the information set forth in the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the Common Stock, you may refer to the registration statement and to the exhibits and schedules filed as part of the registration statement. You can review and copy the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC as described above. The registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules, is also available on the SEC's web site. This prospectus may contain summaries of contracts or other documents. Because they are summaries, they will not contain all of the information that may be important to you. If you would like complete information about a contract or other document, you should read the copy filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. ---------------- This prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements which involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified because the context of the statement includes words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "continue," "believe" or other similar words. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives and goals are also forward-looking statements. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus. ii PROSPECTUS SUMMARY This summary highlights some information from this prospectus. It may not contain all of the information important to you. To understand this offering fully, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the risk factors and the financial statements. Please note that throughout this prospectus we use the terms "Founding Companies" which means the seven companies that we acquired at the time of our initial public offering in May 1998, and "Selected Acquired Companies" which means the eleven companies that we have acquired since May 1998 whose separate audited financial statements are required to be included in this prospectus. Additionally, references in this prospectus to "we","our" or "us" refer to United Road Services, Inc., not to any selling stockholders. THE COMPANY United Road Services, Inc. was formed in July 1997 to become a leading national provider of motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport services. We believe that we are now one of the largest providers of these services in the United States. We offer a broad range of towing, recovery, transport and related services, including: . towing, impounding and storing motor vehicles; . conducting lien sales and auctions of abandoned vehicles; . recovering heavy-duty commercial vehicles; and . transporting new and used vehicles and heavy construction equipment. We derive revenue from towing, recovery and transport services based on distance, time or fixed charges and from related impounding and storage fees. If impounded vehicles are not claimed by their owners within certain time periods, we are entitled to be paid from the proceeds of lien sales or auctions. Our customers include: . commercial entities, such as automobile leasing companies and insurance companies, . automobile auction companies, . automobile dealers, . repair shops and fleet operators, . municipalities, . law enforcement agencies such as police, sheriff and highway patrol departments, and . individual motorists. 1 STRATEGY We believe there are significant opportunities for a national provider of towing, recovery and transport services with high quality service to increase revenue and profitability by expanding its scope of services and customer base, achieving operating efficiencies and expanding through acquisitions. We also believe that the fragmented nature of the towing, recovery and transport markets presents an attractive opportunity for consolidation. Our management team includes executives with experience in implementing acquisition programs and effectively integrating acquired businesses as well as local managers who have significant contacts and experience in towing, recovery and transport services. We believe that this combination and the fragmented industry provides us with the capability and opportunity to implement an effective consolidation strategy. In order to increase our revenue and profitability, we have developed the following operating and acquisition strategies: Operating Strategy: . Provide High Quality Service . Expand Scope of Services and Customer Base . Achieve Operating Efficiencies . Maintain Local Expertise Acquisition Strategy: . Enter New Geographic Markets . Expand Within Existing Geographic Markets RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Between May 6, 1998 when we completed our initial public offering and the Founding Company acquisitions and December 31, 1998, we acquired a total of 34 additional motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport service business (including Keystone Towing, Inc. ("Keystone")) for aggregate consideration of approximately $79.6 million in cash, 2,918,608 shares of Common Stock and the assumption of approximately $23.2 million of indebtedness. Among the companies we acquired were E&R Towing and Garage, Inc. and Environmental Auto Removal, Inc. (collectively "E&R"), which we acquired on August 21, 1998 for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $26.0 million, consisting of approximately $22.8 million in cash and 173,498 shares of Common Stock, and Pilot Transport, Inc. ("Pilot"), which we acquired on December 9, 1998 for approximately $25.0 million, consisting of approximately $10.6 million in cash and 1.0 million shares of Common Stock. Financial statements and pro forma financial information for E&R and Pilot are included among the financial information contained in this prospectus. 2 On November 19, 1998, we entered into a Purchase Agreement with Charter URS LLC ("Charterhouse") providing for the issuance to Charterhouse of up to $75 million aggregate principal amount of our 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2008. The Debentures are convertible into our Common Stock at an exercise price of $15.00 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the Purchase Agreement. The conversion price exceeded the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of execution of the Purchase Agreement. We issued $43.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures to Charterhouse at a first closing on December 7, 1998. Issuance of the remaining $31.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures to Charterhouse is subject to approval of our stockholders. You can contact us at the following address and telephone number: United Road Services, Inc., 8 Automation Lane, Albany, New York 12205, 518-446-0140. 3 SUMMARY PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) The following unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations data present our historical financial data adjusted to give effect to (i) our purchases of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies as if they occurred on January 1, 1997, and (ii) certain pro forma adjustments to the historical statement of operations data described below. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet data present our historical financial data adjusted to give effect to those purchases of Selected Acquired Companies which occurred after September 30, 1998, as if they occurred on September 30, 1998. The unaudited pro forma data are not necessarily indicative of the results we would have obtained had these events actually occurred on such dates or of our future results. You should refer to other sections of this prospectus for more information, including, "Selected Financial Data," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and our Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements and historical financial statements for the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies. NINE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1997 1998 ----------------- ----------------- STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: Net revenue............ $ 143,431 $ 129,382 Cost of revenue........ 101,139 90,320 ----------- ----------- Gross profit........... 42,292 39,062 Selling, general and administrative expenses(1)........... 22,949 20,151 Goodwill amortization(2)....... 3,769 2,965 ----------- ----------- Income from operations. 15,574 15,946 Interest expense and other, net............ 3,849 2,898 ----------- ----------- Income before income taxes................. 11,725 13,048 Income tax expense(3).. 5,887 6,085 ----------- ----------- Net income............. $ 5,838 $ 6,963 =========== =========== Diluted net income per share................. $ 0.53 $ 0.63 =========== =========== Shares used in computing diluted net income per share(4)... 10,981,738 10,981,738 =========== =========== AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 ----------------------------------- ACTUAL PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET DATA: Working capital (deficit)............. $ 1,235 $ (4,118)(5) Total assets........... 196,628 256,296 Long-term obligations, excluding current installments.......... 28,253 48,675 Stockholders' equity... 146,448 175,594 (1) Includes agreed upon reductions in salaries, bonuses and benefits to the former owners of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies of $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $3.5 million for the nine-months ended September 30, 1998. (2) Consists of amortization, over a 40-year estimated life, of goodwill to be recorded as a result of the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies. (3) Assumes a corporate income tax rate of 38% and the non-deductibility of goodwill. (4) Shares used in computing diluted net income per share include (i) 2,604,000 shares issued to members of our management in connection with our formation, (ii) 218,736 shares issued to investors pursuant to subscription agreements, (iii) 5,405,022 shares issued to owners of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies in connection with the acquisitions; (iv) 2,594,863 of the shares issued in our initial public offering, representing that portion of the total 7,590,000 shares issued in our initial public offering necessary to pay the cash portion of the purchase price for the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and expenses related to the initial public offering and the acquisitions of the Founding Companies; and (v) 159,117 shares reflecting the incremental effect of options. (5) Includes $50.0 million paid to owners of the Selected Acquired Companies, representing the cash portion of the purchase price for the acquisitions of the Selected Acquired Companies. 4 RISK FACTORS BEFORE YOU BUY SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM ANY SELLING STOCKHOLDER, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE VARIOUS RISKS, INCLUDING THOSE DESCRIBED BELOW. YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CAREFULLY THESE RISK FACTORS, TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE OTHER INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS, BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK. SOME OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SUCH STATEMENTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE USE OF FORWARD-LOOKING WORDS SUCH AS "MAY," "WILL," "EXPECT," "ANTICIPATE," "INTEND," "ESTIMATE," "CONTINUE," "BELIEVE" AND SIMILAR WORDS. THESE STATEMENTS DISCUSS FUTURE EXPECTATIONS, CONTAIN PROJECTIONS OF OUR FUTURE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OR FINANCIAL CONDITION OR STATE OTHER "FORWARD-LOOKING" INFORMATION. WHEN CONSIDERING SUCH STATEMENTS, YOU SHOULD KEEP IN MIND THE RISK FACTORS AND OTHER CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS IN THIS PROSPECTUS. THE RISK FACTORS NOTED IN THIS SECTION AND OTHER FACTORS NOTED IN THIS PROSPECTUS COULD CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT. LIMITED COMBINED OPERATING HISTORY; RISKS OF INTEGRATING ACQUIRED COMPANIES We conducted no operations and generated no net revenue prior to our initial public offering in May 1998. At the time of our initial public offering, we purchased the seven Founding Companies. Between May 6, 1998 and December 31, 1998, we have acquired a total of 34 additional businesses. Prior to their acquisition by us, the companies we acquired were operated as independent entities, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to integrate the operations of these businesses successfully into our operations or to institute the necessary systems and procedures (including accounting and financial reporting systems) to manage the combined enterprise on a profitable basis. Our management group has been assembled only recently, and they may not be able to successfully manage the combined entity or to implement effectively our operating strategy and acquisition program. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements included in this prospectus cover periods when the companies we acquired were not under common control or management with us and are not necessarily indicative of our future operating results. Our inability to integrate these companies successfully would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. See "Business- Strategy" and "Management." RISKS RELATED TO OUR ACQUISITION STRATEGY Part of our strategy is to expand our operations by buying additional towing, recovery and transport service businesses. We may not be able to identify, acquire or manage profitably additional businesses or integrate successfully any acquired businesses without substantial costs, delays or other operational or financial problems. Further, acquisitions involve a number of special risks, including failure of the acquired business to achieve expected results, diversion of management's attention, failure to retain key personnel of the acquired business and risks associated with unanticipated events or liabilities. Some or all of these additional risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We may consider acquiring complementary businesses that provide services that we do not currently provide. We may not be able to successfully integrate these complementary businesses. 5 In addition, the companies that we have already acquired or other companies we may acquire in the future may not achieve anticipated revenues and earnings. RISKS RELATED TO ACQUISITION FINANCING We cannot now predict the timing, size or success of our future acquisitions or the associated capital requirements. We currently intend to finance future acquisitions by using a combination of Common Stock, cash and debt. To the extent we sell shares of Common Stock to finance future acquisitions, the interests of existing stockholders will be diluted. If the Common Stock does not maintain a sufficient market value, or if the owners of the businesses we wish to acquire are unwilling to accept Common Stock as part of the purchase price, we may be required to use more of our cash resources, if available, in order to pursue our acquisition program. If we do not have sufficient cash resources, our growth could be limited unless we are able to borrow money or sell more stock. We may not be able to obtain the cash we will need for our acquisition program on acceptable terms, or at all. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-- Liquidity and Capital Resources." RISKS RELATED TO OPERATING STRATEGY A key element of our operating strategy is to increase the revenue and improve the profitability of the companies we acquire. We intend to increase revenue by continuing to provide high quality service and by expanding both the scope of services we offer and our customer base. Our ability to increase revenue will be affected by various factors, including the demand for towing, recovery and transport services, the level of competition in the industry, our ability to expand the range of services we offer to existing customers, our ability to attract new customers and our ability to attract and retain a sufficient number of qualified personnel. We intend to improve profitability by various means, including eliminating duplicative operating costs and overhead, improving our asset utilization and capitalizing on our enhanced purchasing power. Our ability to improve profitability will be affected by various factors, including the costs associated with centralizing our administrative functions, our ability to benefit from the elimination of redundant operations, and our ability to benefit from enhanced purchasing power. Many of these factors are beyond our control, and our operating strategy may not be successful. See "Business-- Strategy." MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH Our strategy is to expand our operations through acquisitions and internal growth. We expect to spend significant time and resources in evaluating, completing and integrating acquisitions. Our systems, procedures and controls may not be adequate to support our operations as they expand. Any future growth will impose significant added responsibilities on members of our senior management, including the need to recruit and integrate new senior level managers and executives. We may not be able to successfully recruit and retain such additional management. Our failure to manage our growth effectively or our inability to attract and retain additional qualified management, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 6 COMPETITION The market for towing, recovery and transport services is extremely competitive. Such competition is based primarily on quality, service, timeliness, price and geographic proximity. We compete with certain large companies on a regional and local basis, some of which may have greater financial and marketing resources than we have. We also compete with thousands of smaller local companies, which may have lower overhead cost structures than we have and may, therefore, be able to provide their services at lower rates than we can. We may also face competition for acquisition candidates from companies that are attempting to consolidate towing, recovery and transport service providers. Some of our current or future competitors may be better positioned than we are to finance acquisitions, to pay higher prices for businesses or to finance their internal operations. NEED FOR INTEGRATED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Our accounting and financial reporting activities are centralized at our headquarters in Albany, New York. In addition, we are in the process of developing a national dispatch system for our transport operations. We anticipate that we will need to upgrade and expand our information technology systems on an ongoing basis as we expand our operations and complete acquisitions. We may encounter unexpected delays and costs in implementing such systems. Additionally, these systems, when installed, may not function as we expect. See "Business--Dispatch and Information Systems." DEPENDENCE ON MUNICIPALITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS We provide services to certain municipalities and a number of law enforcement agencies under contracts. These contracts typically have terms of five years or less and in some cases are subject to competitive bidding upon expiration. These contracts may not be renewed upon expiration or may be renewed on terms less favorable to us. It is also possible that at some future time more of our customers may implement a competitive bidding process for the award of towing contracts. With some municipality and law enforcement agency customers, we have no formal contract, and it is possible that one or more customers would elect, at any time to stop utilizing our services. See "Business--Operations and Services Provided." REGULATION Towing, recovery and transport services are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding equipment, driver certification, training and recordkeeping, and workplace safety. Our vehicles and facilities are subject to periodic inspection by the United States Department of Transportation and similar state and local agencies. Our failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject us to substantial fines and could lead to the closure of operations that are not in compliance. In addition, certain government contracting laws and regulations may affect our ability to acquire complementary businesses in a given city or county. Companies providing towing, recovery and transport services are required to have numerous federal, state and local licenses and permits. When we buy such companies, we must transfer or apply for such licenses and permits in order to conduct the acquired business. Any failure to obtain such licenses and permits or any delay in our receipt of such licenses and permits could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 7 POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES Our operations are subject to a number of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the storage of petroleum products, hazardous materials and impounded vehicles, as well as safety regulations relating to the upkeep and maintenance of our vehicles. In particular, our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing leakage from salvage vehicles, waste disposal, the handling of hazardous substances, environmental protection, remediation, workplace exposure and other matters. It is possible that an environmental claim could be made against us or that we could be identified by the Environmental Protection Agency, a state agency or one or more third parties as a potentially responsible party under federal or state environmental laws. If that happens, we could be forced to incur substantial investigation, legal and remediation costs. Such costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. POTENTIAL LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUISITIONS The companies that we have acquired or those that we acquire in the future may have liabilities that we did not or may not discover during our pre-acquisition due diligence investigations. Such liabilities may include liabilities arising from environmental contamination or non-compliance by prior owners with environmental laws or regulatory requirements. As a successor owner or operator, we may be responsible for such liabilities. The businesses we acquire generally handle and store petroleum and other hazardous substances at their facilities. There may have been or there may be releases of these hazardous substances into the soil or groundwater which we may be required under federal, state or local law to investigate and clean up. Any such liabilities or related investigations or clean-ups could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. LABOR RELATIONS Although currently none of our employees are members of unions, it is possible that some employees could unionize in the future or that we could acquire companies with unionized employees. If our employees were to unionize or we were to acquire a company with unionized employees, we could incur higher ongoing labor costs and could experience a significant disruption of our operations in the event of a strike or other work stoppage. Any of these possibilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE From time to time, we could be subject to various claims relating to our operations, including (i) claims for personal injury or death caused by accidents involving our vehicles and service personnel; (ii) worker's compensation claims and (iii) other employment related claims. Although we maintain insurance (subject to customary deductibles), our insurance may not cover certain types of claims, such as claims for punitive damages or for damages arising from intentional misconduct (which are often alleged in third- party lawsuits). In the future, we may not be able to maintain adequate levels of insurance on reasonable terms. In addition, it is possible that existing or future claims may exceed the level of our insurance or that we may not have sufficient capital available to pay any uninsured claims. 8 QUARTERLY FLUCTUATIONS OF OPERATING RESULTS We may experience significant fluctuations in quarterly operating results due to a number of factors. These factors could include: (i) the timing of acquisitions and related costs; (ii) our success in integrating acquired companies; (iii) the loss of significant customers or contracts; (iv) the timing of expenditures for new equipment and the disposition of used equipment; (v) price changes in response to competitive factors; and (vi) general economic conditions. As a result, you should not rely on operating results for any one quarter as an indication or guarantee of performance in future quarters. SEASONALITY The demand for towing, recovery and transport services is subject to seasonal variations. Specifically, the demand for towing and recovery services is generally highest in extreme weather, such as heat, cold, rain and snow. Consequently, the summer and winter seasons tend to be the busiest times. Conversely, auto transport tends to be strongest in the months with the mildest weather, since inclement weather tends to slow the delivery of vehicles. RELIANCE ON KEY PERSONNEL We are highly dependent upon our senior management team. In particular, the loss of the services of Edward T. Sheehan, Dr. Allan D. Pass or Donald J. Marr could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We do not presently maintain "key man" life insurance with respect to members of senior management. Our operating facilities are managed by regional and local managers who have substantial knowledge and experience of the local towing, recovery and transport markets served, including former owners and employees of the companies we have acquired. The loss of one or more of these managers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations if we are unable to find a suitable replacement in a timely manner. The timely, professional and dependable service demanded by towing, recovery and transport customers requires an adequate supply of skilled dispatchers, drivers and support personnel. Accordingly, our success will depend on our ability to employ, train and retain the personnel necessary to meet our service requirements. From time to time, and in particular areas, there are shortages of skilled personnel. In the future, we may not be able to maintain an adequate skilled labor force necessary to operate efficiently, our labor expenses may increase as a result of a shortage in the supply of skilled personnel, or we may have to curtail our planned growth as a result of labor shortages. CONTROL BY EXISTING MANAGEMENT Our executive officers and directors beneficially owned 2,168,163 shares, or approximately 13.8% of the outstanding Common Stock as of December 31, 1998. Accordingly, these persons, if acting in concert, hold sufficient voting power to significantly influence the election of all of our directors and the outcome of all issues on which stockholders vote. Such concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control or transactions in which our 9 stockholders might receive a premium for their shares over prevailing market prices. See "Principal Stockholders." LACK OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN TOWING, RECOVERY AND TRANSPORT SERVICES Our senior management has no prior experience in towing, recovery and transport services. As a result, our senior management may not be able to conduct our operations profitably, to effectively integrate the operations of acquired companies or to hire and retain personnel with relevant experience. Any failure by our senior management to accomplish any such thing, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. EARN-OUT PAYMENTS We may be required to make certain "earn-out" payments to the owners of individual Founding Companies and Keystone, based on their future revenues. For example, if the 1998 net revenues of any of these companies is at least equal to 110% of its 1997 net revenue, we will be required to make a payment to the former owners of the successful business. The target net revenue for the years 1999 through 2002 is 110% of the greater of the prior year's actual net revenue or target net revenue. If target net revenue is achieved for a particular year, we will be required to make an initial payment equal to 5% of the excess of actual net revenue over the target level. In addition, once the target level of net revenue for a particular year is met, we must make subsequent and equal payments for each year through 2002, but only if the net revenue for each later year exceeds the net revenue for the year the earn-out target was first achieved. To the extent any Founding Company or Keystone meets its net revenue growth target without a corresponding increase in its operating results, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. See "Certain Transactions." CERTAIN ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS Our Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock and to determine the terms, including voting rights, of those shares without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The rights of the holders of Common Stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of any Preferred Stock that may be issued in the future. The issuance of Preferred Stock could have the effect of discouraging a third party from attempting to buy a majority of our outstanding voting stock. We have no current plans to issue shares of Preferred Stock. Our bylaws and indemnification agreements provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors against losses they may incur in legal proceedings resulting from their service as directors and officers. In addition, our certificate of incorporation provides for a classified Board of Directors and limits the ability of stockholders to (i) fill vacancies on the Board of Directors, (ii) call special meetings of the stockholders, (ii) take action by written consent or (iv) bring certain matters before a meeting of the stockholders without prior notice. In addition, Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law restricts certain business combinations with any "interested stockholder" as defined by the statute. These provisions are also intended to discourage potential acquisition 10 proposals and could delay or prevent a change in control. As a result, they may cause the market price of the Common Stock to be lower than it otherwise would be. Such provisions also may have the effect of preventing changes in our management. See "Description of Capital Stock." ABSENCE OF DIVIDENDS We have never paid any cash dividends and, for the foreseeable future, intend to retain any future earnings for the development of our business. See "Dividend Policy." LIMITED TRADING HISTORY OF COMMON STOCK; STOCK PRICE VOLATILITY Our Common Stock was first publicly traded on May 1, 1998. The market price of the Common Stock may fluctuate substantially due to a variety of factors. These factors may include: (i) quarterly fluctuations in results of operations, (ii) the liquidity of the market for the Common Stock, (iii) investor perceptions of our company and the motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport industry in general, (iv) changes in earnings estimates by analysts, (v) sales of Common Stock by existing holders, (vi) loss of key personnel, (vii) general economic conditions, and (viii) other factors. The market price for our Common Stock may also be affected by our ability to meet analysts' expectations. In addition, the stock market is subject to extreme price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant effect on the market prices of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company's securities, such companies have been sued by stockholders. If we were sued, it could result in substantial costs and a diversion of management's attention and resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. See "Price Range of Common Stock." YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE We have taken a variety of steps in an effort to assess our readiness for potential year 2000 problems. We have recently centralized our accounting and financial reporting activities at our headquarters in Albany, New York. The software that we have implemented to accomplish this is year 2000 compliant. In addition, in order to make our operations more efficient, we are developing a national dispatch system for our transport operations and are replacing all of our local operating systems with standardized operational software. Both the national transport dispatch system and the new local operating systems will be year 2000 compliant and we currently expect that they will be installed prior to January 1, 2000. If an unforeseeable event were to make us unable to install these systems by 2000, we would need to rely on our local dispatch and operating systems, which we believe may not be year 2000 compliant. If the local systems become inoperable, we expect that we will be able to manually perform such functions, although not as efficiently. We cannot now predict the likelihood, extent or impact of such events on our results of operations or financial condition. We are currently developing a plan to review with our significant vendors, customers and financial institutions their individual year 2000 compliance. Such a review has not yet been formally commenced. We cannot now predict the impact that year 2000 problems at our vendors, customers or financial institutions will have on us. 11 Other than ensuring that our centralized systems are year 2000 compliant, and given that our operations and our interactions with our vendors and customers have historically been conducted in a substantially manual mode, we have not developed a contingency plan to guide our responses to year 2000 problems when they may arise. We intend to continue to examine the year 2000 issue as it potentially impacts us and will develop a contingency plan if we believe one is necessary. No one knows the extent of the potential impact of the year 2000 problem generally and we cannot predict the likelihood that year 2000 problems will cause a significant disruption in the economy as a whole. If you would like additional information regarding our year 2000 compliance, you should read "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Year 2000 Compliance." 12 PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK The Common Stock began trading on the Nasdaq National Market on May 1, 1998 under the symbol "URSI." The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices of the Common Stock since May 1, 1998, as reported by Nasdaq. HIGH LOW 1998 Second Quarter (from May 1)............................. $19 9/16 $15 1/8 Third Quarter .......................................... 26 9 1/2 Fourth Quarter (through December 31).................... 19 1/4 5 3/4 On December 31, 1998, the last reported sale price of the Common Stock was $18 3/8 per share. As of December 31, 1998, there were approximately 101 holders of record of Common Stock. DIVIDEND POLICY We have never paid any cash dividends and intend, for the foreseeable future, to retain any future earnings for the development of our business. Our credit facility restricts our ability to pay dividends. Our future dividend policy will be determined by the Board of Directors on the basis of various factors, including our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and investment opportunities. 13 CAPITALIZATION The following table sets forth, as of September 30, 1998, (i) our actual capitalization and (ii) our capitalization on a pro forma combined basis adjusted to give effect to our purchases of those Selected Acquired Companies that occurred after September 30, 1998. You should read this table with the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 ----------------------- PRO FORMA ACTUAL COMBINED (IN THOUSANDS) Short-term obligations, including current installments......................................... $ 3,803 $ 8,823 ======== ======== Long-term obligations, excluding current installments. $ 28,253 $ 48,675 -------- -------- Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding......... -- -- Common stock, $0.001 par value, 35,000,000 shares authorized; 14,497,384 shares issued and outstanding actual; and 10,493,735 shares issued and outstanding pro forma combined................................... 14 16 Additional paid-in capital............................ 144,413 173,557 Retained earnings..................................... 2,021 2,021 -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity.......................... 146,448 175,594 -------- -------- Total capitalization................................ $174,701 $224,269 ======== ======== 14 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA We purchased the Founding Companies simultaneously with our initial public offering in May 1998. During the remainder of 1998 we purchased a total of 34 additional businesses. The following selected historical financial data as of December 31, 1997 and for the period from July 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997 have been derived from our audited financial statements. The selected financial data as of September 30, 1998 and for the nine-month period then ended have been derived from, and are qualified by reference to, our unaudited financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. For financial statement presentation purposes, Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc., ("Northland"), one of the Founding Companies, has been designated as our predecessor entity. The following selected historical financial data for Northland as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997 have been derived from the audited financial statements of Northland. In our opinion, the unaudited data shown below contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. The results of the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. You should read the following selected financial data in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements and the historical financial statements for the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies included elsewhere in this prospectus. NINE MONTHS PERIOD FROM YEAR ENDED ENDED JULY 25, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1997 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (INCEPTION) TO ----------------- -------------------- DECEMBER 31, 1997 PRO FORMA PRO FORMA ----------------- COMBINED ACTUAL COMBINED (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA--UNITED ROAD SERVICES: Net revenue............. $ -- $ 143,431 $ 44,842 $ 129,382 Cost of revenue......... -- 101,139 32,073 90,320 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- Gross profit............ -- 42,292 12,769 39,062 Selling, general and administrative expenses(1)............ 174 22,949 7,565 20,151 Goodwill amortization(2)........ -- 3,769 883 2,965 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- Income (loss) from operations............. (174) 15,574 4,321 15,946 Interest income (expense) and other, net.................... -- (3,849) 89 (2,898) ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- Income (loss) before income tax............. (174) 11,725 4,410 13,048 Income tax expense(3)... -- 5,887 2,215 6,085 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- Net income (loss)....... $ (174) $ 5,838 $ 2,195 6,963 ========== ========== ========= ========== Diluted net income (loss) per share....... $ (0.08) $ 0.53 $ 0.25 $ 0.63 ========== ========== ========= ========== Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share....... 2,055,300(4) 10,981,738(5) 8,937,442 10,981,738(5) ========== ========== ========= ========== AT AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 DECEMBER 31, ----------------------- 1997 PRO FORMA ACTUAL COMBINED (IN THOUSANDS) BALANCE SHEET DATA--UNITED ROAD SERVICES: Working capital (deficit)................ $(104) $ 1,235 $ (4,188)(6) Total assets............................. 50 196,628 256,296 Long-term obligations, excluding current installments............................ -- 28,253 48,675 Stockholders' equity (deficit)........... (104) 146,448 175,594 15 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------------------- 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 HISTORICAL STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA-- (IN NORTHLAND: THOUSANDS) Net revenue.......................... $4,736 $3,769 $4,671 $6,353 $10,159 Operating income (loss).............. (128) (44) 324 346 1,438 Other income (expense), net.......... 199 117 (18) -- (49) Net income........................... 71 67 275 346 1,054 AT DECEMBER 31, -------------------------------------- 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 HISTORICAL BALANCE SHEET DATA-- (IN NORTHLAND: THOUSANDS) Working capital...................... $ 387 $ 52 $ 375 $ 235 $ 399 Total assets......................... 1,193 2,368 2,653 3,268 5,465 Long-term obligations, excluding current installments................ 60 205 257 331 1,074 Stockholders' equity................. 815 1,369 1,645 1,991 3,045 - --------------------- (1) Includes agreed upon reductions in salaries, bonuses and benefits to the former owners of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies of $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. (2) Consists of amortization, over a 40-year estimated life, of goodwill to be recorded as a result of the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and Selected Acquired Companies. (3) Assumes a corporate income tax rate of 38% and the non-deductibility of goodwill. (4) Represents the actual weighted average outstanding shares, adjusted for the incremental effect of options. (5) Shares used in computing diluted net income per share include (i) 2,604,000 shares issued to members of our management in connection with our formation, (ii) 218,736 shares issued to investors pursuant to subscription agreements, (iii) 5,405,022 shares issued to owners of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies in connection with the acquisitions; (iv) 2,594,863 of the shares issued in our initial public offering, representing that portion of the total 7,590,000 shares issued in our initial public offering necessary to pay the cash portion of the purchase price for the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and expenses related to the initial public offering and the acquisitions of the Founding Companies; and (v) 159,117 shares reflecting the incremental effect of options. (6) Includes $50.0 million paid to owners of the Selected Acquired Companies, representing the cash portion of the purchase price for the acquisitions of the Selected Acquired Companies. 16 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the Financial Statements and "Selected Financial Data" which we have provided in this prospectus. In addition to the historical information that we provide, the discussion in this prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. You should read the cautionary statements made in this prospectus as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this prospectus. Our actual results could differ materially from those we discuss in this prospectus. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those discussed below, as well as those discussed elsewhere in this prospectus. INTRODUCTION We provide a broad range of towing, recovery, transport and related services. The services we offer include: . towing, impounding and storing motor vehicles; . conducting lien sales and auctions of abandoned vehicles; . recovering heavy-duty commercial vehicles; and . transporting new and used vehicles and heavy construction equipment. We derive revenue from towing, recovery and transport services based on distance, time or fixed charges and from related impounding and storage fees. If an impounded vehicle is not collected within a period prescribed by law (typically between 30 and 90 days), we complete lien proceedings and sell the vehicle at auction or to a scrap metal facility, depending on the value of the vehicle. Depending on the jurisdiction, we either may keep all the proceeds from the vehicle sales, or we may keep the proceeds up to the amount of the towing and storage fees and pay the remainder to the municipality or law enforcement agency. We provide these services in some cases under contracts with municipalities or police, sheriff and highway patrol departments. In other cases, we provide these services to municipalities or law enforcement agencies without a long-term contract. The prices we charge for towing and storage of impounded vehicles for municipalities or law enforcement agencies are limited by contractual provisions or local regulation. Our cost of revenue consists primarily of the following: . salaries and benefits of drivers, dispatchers, supervisors and other employees; . fees charged by subcontractors; . fuel; . depreciation, repairs and maintenance; . insurance; . parts and supplies; . other vehicle expenses; and . equipment rentals. 17 Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of the following: . compensation and benefits to sales and administrative employees; . fees for professional services; . depreciation of administrative equipment and software; . advertising; and . other general office expenses. In the case of law enforcement and private impound towing, we are paid either by the owner of the impounded vehicle when the owner claims the vehicle or from the proceeds of lien sales or auctions. With respect to our other operations, we bill customers upon completion of our services, with payment due within 30 days. We recognize revenue as follows: . towing revenue is recognized at the completion of each towing engagement; . transport and recovery revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicle or equipment to its final destination; and . revenue from auction sales is recorded when title to the vehicles has been transferred. We recognize expenses related to the generation of revenue as they are incurred. At the time of our initial public offering in May 1998, we acquired the seven Founding Companies. Between May 6, 1998 and December 31, 1998, we acquired a total of 34 additional motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport service businesses for aggregate consideration of approximately $79.6 million in cash, 2,918,608 shares of Common Stock and the assumption of approximately $23.2 million of indebtedness. Due to the number of acquisitions we have completed to date, this management's discussion and analysis addresses both our historical and pro forma results of operations and financial condition. The historical discussion addresses our actual results of operations as shown in our financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and the year ended December 31, 1997 (our first year of operations). The historical results for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 include the results of all businesses we acquired prior to September 30, 1998 from their respective dates of acquisition. The pro forma discussion addresses our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and the year ended December 31, 1997, assuming that we acquired the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies on January 1, 1997, with certain pro forma adjustments as described in the notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The pro forma results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results we would have obtained had we actually acquired these businesses on January 1, 1997 or of the Company's future results. If all of the companies that we have acquired since inception were to be included in our pro forma results of operations as if these acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 1997, our net sales, net 18 income and diluted net income per share for the year ended December 31, 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1998 would have been: YEAR ENDED NINE MONTHS DECEMBER 31, ENDED 1997 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 ------------ ------------------ (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Net revenue............................... $155,807 $140,726 ======== ======== Net income................................ $ 6,344 $ 7,515 ======== ======== Diluted net income per share.............. $ 0.53 $ 0.63 ======== ======== All of the acquisitions that we have completed have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. As a result, the amount by which the fair value of the consideration we paid in the acquisitions exceeds the fair value of the net assets we bought ($88.7 million), has been recorded as goodwill. This goodwill will be amortized over its estimated useful life of 40 years as a non-cash charge to operating income. The results of operations of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies reflect different tax structures (S corporations or C corporations) which have influenced the historical level of owner compensation. Gross profit margins and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenue may not be comparable among the various acquired companies. The owners of such companies have agreed to certain reductions in their compensation and benefits in connection with our acquisition of their businesses. The aggregate amount of such reductions, had they been in effect in 1997, would have been $6.7 million and the aggregate amount of such reductions, had they been in effect during the nine months ended September 30, 1998, would have been $3.5 million. These reductions have been reflected as adjustments in the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS PRO FORMA RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 Net Revenue. Pro forma net revenue was $129.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Pro forma cost of revenue was $90.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, or 69.8% of pro forma net revenue. The growth in pro forma net revenue reflects the results of all businesses acquired since their respective dates of acquisition. The most significant component of pro forma cost of revenue was labor and subcontractor costs. Pro forma gross profit was $39.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, or 30.2% of pro forma net revenue. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses were $20.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, or 15.6% of pro forma net revenue. The most significant component of pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses was administrative salaries and benefits. Pro forma amortization of goodwill was $3.0 million, or 2.3% of pro forma net revenue. Pro forma income from operations was $15.9 million, or 12.3% of pro forma net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Pro forma other expenses, net were $2.9 million, or 2.2% of pro forma net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. 19 Income Tax Expense. Pro forma income tax expense was $6.1 million, or 4.7% of pro forma net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Net Income. Pro forma net income was $7.0 million, or 5.4% of pro forma net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. PRO FORMA RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 Net Revenue. Pro forma net revenue was $143.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1997. Pro forma cost of revenue was $101.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1997, or 70.5% of pro forma net revenue. The most significant component of pro forma cost of revenue was labor and subcontractor costs. Pro forma gross profit was $42.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1997, or 29.5% of pro forma net revenue. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses were $22.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1997, or 16.0% of pro forma net revenue. The most significant component of pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses was administrative salaries and benefits. Pro forma amortization of goodwill was $3.8 million, or 2.6% of pro forma net revenue. Pro forma income from operations was $15.6 million, or 10.9% of pro forma net revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1997. Pro forma other expenses, net were $3.8 million, or 2.7% of pro forma net revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1997. Income Tax Expense. Pro forma income tax expense was $5.9 million, or 4.1% of pro forma net revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1997. Net Income. Pro forma net income was $5.8 million, or 4.1% of pro forma net revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1997. HISTORICAL RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 Net Revenue. Net revenue was $44.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Cost of revenue was $32.1 million, or 71.5% of net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, consisting primarily of $17.0 million in labor and subcontractor costs. This resulted in a gross profit of $12.8 million, or 28.5% of net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.6 million, or 16.9% of net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. These expenses consisted primarily of $3.9 million in salary and wages and resulted in income from operations of $4.3 million, or 9.6% of net revenue. Other income (expense) was $89,000, or 0.2% of net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. HISTORICAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 No net revenue or cost of revenue was generated for the period July 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $174,000 for this period. No other income (expense) or tax benefit were generated, resulting in a net loss of $174,000 for the period. 20 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As of September 30, 1998, we had approximately: . $2.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, . $1.2 million of working capital, and . $29.9 million of outstanding indebtedness. In the nine months ended September 30, 1998, we (i) generated $4.8 million of cash from operations, primarily due to increases in our accounts payable and accrued expenses, (ii) used $98.4 million of cash in investing activities (primarily relating to acquisitions of businesses) and (iii) used $95.8 million of cash in financing activities. Our financing activities consisted of reductions in long-term debt and capital lease obligations of $20.6 million. These amounts were offset by cash proceeds from issuance of stock and debt, net of $117.0 million. We have a credit facility with a group of banks that enables us to borrow up to $90.0 million on a revolving basis. The credit facility terminates in October 2001, at which time all outstanding indebtedness will be due. Borrowings under the credit facility accrue interest, at our option, at either (a) the base rate (which is equal to the greater of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (ii) Bank of America's reference rate), or (b) the eurodollar rate (which is equal to Bank of America's reserve adjusted eurodollar rate plus a margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% per annum). Our obligations under the credit facility are guaranteed by each of our subsidiaries. Our obligations and the obligations of our subsidiaries under the credit facility and related guarantees are secured by substantially all of our assets, the assets of our subsidiaries and the stock of our subsidiaries. Under the credit facility we must comply with various loan covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios, restrictions on additional indebtedness, and restrictions on liens, guarantees, advances and dividends. In addition, our ability to borrow under the credit facility is subject to customary drawing conditions. The credit facility also requires prior approval by the banks of certain acquisitions. As we borrow amounts under the credit facility to finance capital expenditures, our interest expense will increase. In connection with the credit facility, we issued to Bank of America a warrant to purchase 117,789 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $13.00 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the Warrant Agreement. The warrant expires on June 16, 2003. On November 19, 1998, we entered into a Purchase Agreement with Charterhouse providing for the issuance to Charterhouse of up to $75 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures. The Debentures are convertible into our Common Stock at any time, at Charterhouse's option, at an initial exercise price of $15.00 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the Purchase Agreement. The conversion price exceeded the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of execution of the Purchase Agreement. Following five years after the date of first issuance, the Debentures are redeemable at our option at 100% of their principal amount if the average closing price of our Common Stock exceeds 150% of the conversion price over a thirty day period. We issued $43.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures to Charterhouse at a first closing on December 7, 1998. Issuance of the remaining $31.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures to Charterhouse is subject to the approval of our stockholders. The Debentures bear interest at a rate of 8% annually, payable in kind for the first five years following issuance, and 21 thereafter either in kind or in cash, at our discretion. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to pay Charterhouse a fee of 1% of the principal amount of the Debentures issued at each closing. We have also agreed to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by Charterhouse in connection with the transaction. Our accounting and financial reporting activities are centralized at our headquarters in Albany, New York. In addition, we are in the process of developing a national dispatch system for our transport operations. As of September 30, 1998, we had spent approximately $3.2 million to install our integrated information system. Although we expect that we will need to upgrade and expand this system in the future, we cannot currently quantify the amount that we will need to spend to do so. The Founding Companies spent an aggregate of $2.4 million on purchases of property and equipment, including towing, recovery and transport vehicles, during the three months ended March 31, 1998. We spent $5.1 million on purchases of property and equipment (including amounts spent in connection with installation of the integrated information system) during the nine months ended September 30, 1998. We expect to make capital expenditures of an additional $3.9 million during the remainder of 1998. We expect to fund these expenditures from earnings and related cash flow. Between May 6, 1998, when we completed our initial public offering and the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and December 31, 1998, we acquired 34 other motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport businesses for aggregate consideration of $79.6 million in cash, 2,918,608 shares of Common Stock and the assumption of approximately $23.2 million of indebtedness. We funded the cash portion of these acquisitions through proceeds from the initial public offering and long term borrowings under our credit facility. In addition, we have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MPG Transco, Ltd., for aggregate consideration of approximately $29.5 million, consisting of approximately $10.4 million in cash, 996,351 shares of Common Stock and the assumption of approximately $4.4 million of indebtedness. We intend to continue to pursue acquisition opportunities and to expand through internal growth. We expect to fund future acquisitions and our ongoing liquidity needs through the issuance of additional Common Stock, borrowings, including use of amounts available under our credit facility, and cash flow from operations. YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE There has been a great deal of public discussion regarding the possibilities of a "year 2000 problem." The issue arises because many existing computer programs only use the last two digits to refer to a year and therefore do not properly recognize that a year that ends with "00" (i.e. "2000") should follow the year that ends with "99" (i.e. "1999"). If not corrected, it is possible that many computer applications will fail or create errors. No one knows the extent of the potential impact of the year 2000 problem generally. We have taken a variety of steps in an effort to assess our readiness for this year 2000 situation. We have considered whether we will have a year 2000 problem with regard to: National Operations. We have recently centralized our accounting and financial reporting activities at our headquarters in Albany, New York. The software that we have implemented in this regard is 22 year 2000 compliant. In addition, in order to make our transport operations more efficient, we are in the process of developing a national dispatch system to replace the local systems that are currently in use. The proposed national transport system is year 2000 compliant and we expect that it will be installed prior to January 1, 2000. If an unforseeable event were to make us unable to install the national transport system by 2000, we would need to rely on our local transport dispatch systems, which we believe may not be year 2000 compliant. If the local transport systems become inoperable, we expect that we will be able to manually perform such functions, although not as efficiently. We cannot now predict the likelihood, extent or impact of such effects on our results of operations or financial condition. Our payroll operations are managed by a national payroll processor which has informed us that they are year 2000 compliant. Local Operations. Certain of the operating functions of some of the companies we have acquired are computerized. We have reviewed these systems and determined that some are not year 2000 compliant. In order to make our operations more efficient (and to address year 2000 issues) we intend to replace all of the local operating systems with standardized operational software which will be year 2000 compliant. We expect this replacement to be completed by January 1, 2000. In the event that we are not able to install new software, we would need to rely on our existing systems. While the computerized systems make us more efficient, if they become inoperable, we believe we can manually perform all necessary functions, although not as efficiently. We cannot now predict the likelihood, extent or impact of such effects on our results of operations or financial condition. Vendors and Customers. We are currently developing a plan to review with our significant vendors, customers and financial institutions their individual year 2000 compliance. Such a review has not yet been formally commenced. As a result, it is difficult to predict the impact that year 2000 problems at our vendors, customers or financial institutions will have on us. As of September 30, 1998, we had spent approximately $3.2 million to install our integrated information system. We are not now able to estimate the costs we will incur to fully install our national transport system or to replace our local operating systems. Other than ensuring that our centralized systems are year 2000 compliant, given that our operations and our interactions with our vendors and customers have historically been conducted in a substantially manual mode, we have not developed a contingency plan to guide our responses to year 2000 problems when they may arise. We intend to continue to examine the year 2000 issue as it potentially impacts us and will develop a contingency plan if we believe one is necessary. We cannot predict the likelihood that year 2000 problems will cause a significant disruption in the economy as a whole. 23 BUSINESS We were formed in July 1997 to become a leading national provider of motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport services. At the time of our initial public offering in May 1998, we acquired the seven Founding Companies. Between May 6, 1998 and December 31, 1998, we acquired a total of 34 additional businesses. Among the companies we acquired were E&R, which we acquired on August 21, 1998 for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $26.0 million, consisting of approximately $22.8 million in cash and 173,498 shares of Common Stock, and Pilot, which we acquired on December 9, 1998 for approximately $25.0 million, consisting of approximately $10.6 million in cash and 1.0 million shares of Common Stock. We believe that we are now one of the largest providers of motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport services in the United States. We offer a broad range of towing, recovery, transport and related services, including: . towing, impounding and storing motor vehicles; . conducting lien sales and auctions of abandoned vehicles; . recovering heavy-duty commercial vehicles; and . transporting new and used vehicles and heavy construction equipment. We derive revenue from towing, recovery and transport services based on distance, time or fixed charges and from related impounding and storage fees. If impounded vehicles are not claimed by their owners within certain time periods, we are entitled to be paid from the proceeds of lien sales or auctions. Our customers include: . commercial entities, such as automobile leasing companies and insurance companies; . automobile auction companies; . automobile dealers; . repair shops and fleet operators; . municipalities; . law enforcement agencies such as police, sheriff and highway patrol departments; and . individual motorists. THE INDUSTRY We estimate that motor vehicle and equipment towing and transport services generated net revenue in excess of $14 billion in the United States in 1997. Based on available data, we believe that there are over 36,000 motor vehicle and equipment towing and transport businesses in the United States, most of which are small, local and owner-operated, with limited access to capital for modernization and expansion. 24 We believe that the demand for towing, recovery and transport services has been impacted by the following factors: . an increase in the number and average age of registered vehicles, which increases the demand for all types of towing, recovery and transport services; . a rise in government mandates (and increased enforcement of such mandates) against unlicensed or uninsured drivers and unregistered vehicles, which results in higher demand for towing and impounding services; . the growing popularity of leasing (which, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association, has risen from 5% of all new auto sales in 1985 to 30% in 1996) which increases the demand for transport services to move off-lease vehicles to auctions and dealers for sale; and . the increasing mobility of the United States workforce, which increases demand for automobile transport in connection with career-related moves. STRATEGY We believe there are significant opportunities for a national provider of towing, recovery and transport services with high quality service to increase revenue and profitability by expanding its scope of services and customer base, achieving operating efficiencies and expanding through acquisitions. As certain areas within the automobile industry experience growth and consolidation, such as new and used automobile dealerships, rental car companies and automobile auction companies, we believe that the demand will increase for a provider of towing, recovery and transport services with the resources and geographic coverage to serve the expanding needs of these businesses. We further believe that effective implementation of our operating and acquisition strategies as described below will position us to secure operating and competitive advantages over smaller competitors. We also believe that the fragmented nature of the towing, recovery and transport markets presents an attractive opportunity for consolidation. Our management team includes executives with experience in implementing acquisition programs and effectively integrating acquired businesses as well as local managers who have significant contacts and experience in towing, recovery and transport services. We believe that this combination and the fragmented nature of the towing, recovery and transport markets provides us with the capability and opportunity to implement an effective consolidation strategy. OPERATING STRATEGY . Provide High Quality Service. We believe that timely, professional and dependable service is the primary generator of repeat towing, recovery and transport service business. We intend to continue to implement proven practices throughout our operations in areas such as dispatching technology, driver training and professionalism, preventive maintenance and safety. By doing this we intend to continue to offer high quality service to all of our customers. 25 . Expand Scope of Services and Customer Base. We intend to continue to expand the scope of our services by introducing certain capabilities of businesses we acquire into other markets where we believe such services can be successfully marketed. For example, we intend to capitalize on our lien sale and auction experience by using such practices at selected acquired operations that have not offered such services in the past. We believe that our size and financial and other resources will permit us to attract customers and contracts that require greater towing, recovery, transporting and storage capabilities than those possessed by local owner-operators. We intend to utilize our geographic diversity to pursue additional business from new and existing customers that operate on a regional or national basis, such as leasing companies, insurance companies and automobile auction companies. We also will seek to develop additional capabilities and services to complement our existing operations. For example, as a key part of our development of a national network of transport operations, we intend to establish regional marshalling yards, which will enable us to collect vehicles in one location and allocate them to particular transport vehicles and routes to maximize asset utilization. . Achieve Operating Efficiencies. We will seek to achieve operating efficiencies though improved asset utilization by implementing a "hub-and- spoke" strategy within identified towing markets, with a centralized "hub" for management, dispatch and maintenance operations that supports multiple satellite truck and impound yards. We believe that this strategy will allow us to provide timely service throughout a particular market, while also enabling us to consolidate certain duplicative dispatch systems and facilities. By doing this we expect to spread certain fixed costs over a larger vehicle fleet. We also expect to continue to realize cost savings by continuing to centralize certain administrative functions at our headquarters in Albany, New York. Such functions include insurance, employee benefits, accounting and risk management. We also intend to use our purchasing power to seek improved pricing in areas such as fuel, vehicles and parts. . Maintain Local Expertise. We anticipate that management of companies that we have acquired and companies that we acquire in the future will continue to maintain local control of their daily operations. We believe that this strategy allows us to take advantage of the local and regional market knowledge, name recognition and customer relationships possessed by each business we acquire. ACQUISITION STRATEGY . Enter New Geographic Markets. As part of our "hub-and-spoke" operating strategy, we intend to acquire established, high-quality companies in markets where we can establish a leading market position to serve as our "hubs" into which additional operations may be consolidated. We also intend to acquire transport businesses with complementary transport routes and capabilities in markets across North America in order to create an integrated national transport network. We further believe that by virtue of our regional towing and storage operations we will accumulate many vehicles that need to be delivered to auctions, repair shops or scrap metal facilities. As a result, we expect these operations will feed our transport services. . Expand Within Existing Geographic Markets. Once we have established a core presence in a market, we will seek to strengthen our market position by buying other large companies that offer similar services. We will also pursue "tuck-in" acquisitions of smaller companies, whose 26 businesses can be integrated into our operations, thereby using our existing infrastructure over a broader vehicle fleet and revenue base. In addition, we may seek to vertically integrate our operations by buying businesses which offer complementary services that we do not currently offer. In cases where acquired companies have developed local and regional goodwill and customer relationships, we will continue to maintain the existing business names and identities. We believe that businesses we seek to buy will regard us as an attractive acquirer because of the following factors: . our strategy for creating a national, comprehensive and professionally managed towing, recovery and transport service company; . our decentralized operating strategy, which emphasizes an ongoing role for owners, management and key personnel of the businesses we buy, as well as meaningful equity positions for these people which will enable them to participate in our growth; . our visibility and access to financial resources as a public company; and . the potential for increasing the profitability of the businesses we buy as a result of our centralization of administrative functions, access to increased marketing resources and purchasing economies. As consideration for our acquisitions, we intend to continue to use a combination of Common Stock, cash and debt. The consideration for each future acquisition will vary on a case-by-case basis, with the major factors in establishing the purchase price being the historical operating results and future prospects of the business to be bought and the ability of that business to complement the services we offer. OPERATIONS AND SERVICES PROVIDED We provide a broad range of towing, recovery and transport services for a diverse group of commercial, governmental and individual customers. Towing, recovery and transport services typically begin with a telephone call requesting assistance or transport. The call may come from a law enforcement officer, a commercial fleet dispatcher, a private business or an individual. The dispatcher records the relevant information regarding the vehicle to be towed, recovered or transported, checks the location and status of our vehicle fleet (typically using a computerized positioning system) and assigns the job to a particular vehicle. The driver collects the vehicle and tows or transports it to one of several locations, depending on the nature of the customer. Municipality and Law Enforcement Agency Towing. We provide towing services to various municipalities and law enforcement agencies. In this market, vehicles are typically towed to one of our facilities where the vehicle is impounded and placed in storage. The vehicle remains in storage until its owner pays us the towing fee (which is typically based on an hourly charge) and any daily storage fees, and pays any fines due to the municipality or law enforcement agency. If the vehicle is not claimed within a period prescribed by law (typically between 30 and 90 days), we complete lien proceedings and sell the vehicle at auction or to a scrap metal facility, depending on the value of the vehicle. Depending on the jurisdiction, we either may keep all of the proceeds from vehicle sales, or keep proceeds up to the amount of towing and storage fees and pay the remainder to the municipality or law enforcement agency. We provide services in some cases under contracts with municipalities or 27 police, sheriff and highway patrol departments, typically for terms of five years or less. Such contracts often may be terminated for material breach and are typically subject to competitive bidding upon expiration. In other cases, we provide these services to municipalities or law enforcement agencies without a long-term contract. Whether pursuant to a contract or an ongoing relationship, we generally provide these services for a designated geographic area, which may be shared with one or more other companies. New and Used Automobile Transport. We provide new and used automobile transport services to leasing companies, automobile manufacturers, automobile dealers, automobile auction companies, long-distance transporters, brokers and individuals. We typically provide services as needed by a customer and charge the customer according to pre-set rates based on mileage. We transport large numbers of vehicles from automobile auctions (where off-lease vehicles are sold) to individual dealers. In addition, we provide transport services for dealers who transfer new cars from one region to another and local collection and delivery support to long-haul automobile transporters. Insurance Salvage Towing. We provide insurance salvage towing services to insurance companies and automobile auction companies for a per-vehicle fee based on the towing distance. This business involves secondary towing, since the vehicles involved typically have already been towed to a storage facility. For example, after an accident, a damaged or destroyed vehicle is usually towed to a garage or impound yard. Our insurance salvage towing operations collect these towed vehicles and deliver them to repair shops, automobile auction companies or scrap metal facilities as directed by the customer. Private Impound Towing. We provide impound towing services to private customers, such as shopping centers, retailers and hotels, which engage us to tow vehicles that are parked illegally on their property. As in law enforcement agency towing, we generate revenues through the collection of towing and storage fees from vehicle owners, and from the sale of vehicles that are not claimed. Commercial Road Service. We provide road services to a broad range of commercial customers, including automobile dealers and repair shops. We typically charge a flat fee and a mileage premium for these towing services. Commercial road services also include towing and recovery of heavy-duty trucks, recreational vehicles, buses and other large vehicles, typically for commercial fleet operators. We charge an hourly rate based on the towing vehicle used for these specialized services. Heavy Equipment Transport. We provide heavy equipment transport services to construction companies, contractors, municipalities and equipment leasing companies. We base our service fees on the vehicle used and the distance traveled. Consumer Road Service. We also tow disabled vehicles for individual motorists and national motor clubs. We generally tow such vehicles to repair facilities for a flat fee paid by either the individual motorist or the motor club. SALES AND MARKETING; CUSTOMERS We believe that our commitment to consistent high quality service has provided long-term relationships with many existing customers. We believe that this positions us to expand market penetration through the use of enhanced sales and marketing efforts. Prior to joining our company, 28 the companies we have acquired have largely focused on building and maintaining personal relationships with customers, while also using limited print advertising in newspapers and industry periodicals. We intend to focus our marketing efforts on large governmental and commercial accounts, including leasing companies, insurance companies and law enforcement agencies. We also intend to augment the capabilities and contacts of the owners and general managers of the businesses we have bought with a sales program designed to identify significant target customers and to expand working relationships with existing customers. Although we generally have a diverse customer base, one customer, General Motors Corporation ("GM"), accounted for approximately 11% of our pro forma combined net revenue in 1997 and approximately 13% of our pro forma combined net revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 1998. We expect that GM will continue to account for a significant percentage of our revenue for the foreseeable future. The loss of a significant customer, including GM, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. DISPATCH AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Each of the companies we have acquired operates a local dispatch system to assign individual towing, recovery and transport vehicles to particular service calls. Some of these companies use computerized positioning systems which identify and track vehicle location and status. This decreases response times and increases asset use. We are in the process of implementing a national dispatch system to support our transport operations and intend to explore the possibility of building regional towing dispatch systems in identified markets where we have established a leading market position. Our accounting and financial reporting activities are centralized at our headquarters in Albany, New York. We anticipate that we will need to upgrade and expand our information technology systems on an ongoing basis as we expand our operations and complete acquisitions. For a discussion of year 2000 issues as they relate to our systems and our operations, you should read "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Year 2000 Compliance." COMPETITION The market for towing, recovery and transport services is extremely competitive. Competition is based primarily on quality, service, timeliness, price and geographic proximity. We compete with certain large companies on a regional and local basis, some of which may have greater financial and marketing resources than we have. We also compete with thousands of smaller local companies, which may have lower overhead cost structures than we have and may, therefore, be able to provide their services at lower rates than we can. We may also face competition for businesses we seek to buy from companies which are attempting to consolidate towing, recovery or transport service providers. Some of our competitors may be better 29 positioned than we are to finance acquisitions, to pay higher prices for the businesses we pursue or to finance their internal operations. We believe that we are able to compete effectively because of our high quality service, geographic scope, broad range of services offered, experienced management and operational economies of scale. We seek to differentiate ourselves from our competition in terms of service and quality by investing in training, systems and equipment and by offering a broad range of products and services. We also seek to differentiate ourselves in terms of timeliness and geographic proximity by establishing facilities and vehicles in targeted geographic markets so that we are positioned to provide timely responses to service calls. GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS Towing, recovery and transport services are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding equipment, driver certification, training and recordkeeping, and workplace safety. Our vehicles and facilities are subject to periodic inspection by the United States Department of Transportation and similar state and local agencies. Our failure to comply with such laws and regulations could subject us to substantial fines and could lead to the closure of operations that are not in compliance. In addition, certain government contracting laws and regulations may affect our ability to acquire complementary businesses in a given city or county. Companies providing towing, recovery and transport services are required to have numerous federal, sate and local licenses and permits. When we buy such companies, we must transfer or apply for such licenses and permits in order to conduct the business. Any failure to obtain such licenses and permits or any delay in our receipt of such licenses and permits could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our operations are subject to a number of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the storage of petroleum products, hazardous materials and impounded vehicles, as well as safety regulations relating to the upkeep and maintenance of our vehicles. In particular, our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing leakage from salvage vehicles, waste disposal, the handling of hazardous substances, environmental protection, remediation, workplace exposure and other matters. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with all such laws and regulations. We do not currently expect to spend any substantial amounts in the foreseeable future in order to meet current environmental or workplace health and safety requirements. It is possible that an environmental claim could be made against us or that we could be identified by the Environmental Protection Agency, a state agency or one or more third parties as a potentially responsible party. If we are subject to such a claim or are so identified, we may incur substantial investigation, legal and remediation costs. Such costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. SAFETY AND TRAINING We use a variety of programs to improve safety and promote an accident-free environment. These programs include regular driver training and certification, drug testing and safety bonuses. These programs are designed to ensure that all employees comply with our safety standards, our insurance 30 carriers' safety standards and federal, state and local laws and regulations. We believe that our emphasis on safety and training will assist us in attracting and retaining quality employees. FACILITIES AND VEHICLES As of December 31, 1998, we operated approximately 59 facilities to (i) garage, repair and maintain towing, recovery and transport vehicles, (ii) impound and store towed vehicles and (iii) conduct lien sales and auctions. All of our facilities are leased from other parties. Many of our facilities can be used at higher capacities, if necessary. We will seek to consolidate facilities and vehicle storage capacity in the future where appropriate. As of December 31, 1998, we operated a fleet of approximately 1,100 towing, recovery and transport vehicles, which we believe are generally well-maintained and adequate for our current operations. RISK MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE AND LITIGATION Our primary liability risks include bodily injury, property damage, workers' compensation claims and, potentially, environmental and land use claims. We maintain insurance on a company-wide basis, subject to customary deductibles. Although, from time to time, we are a party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of business (most of which involves claims for personal injury or property damage incurred in connection with our operations) we are not currently involved in any litigation that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. EMPLOYEES As of December 31, 1998, we had approximately 1,750 employees and used approximately 400 independent contractors. None of our employees are members of unions. 31 MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS The following table sets forth the name, age and position of our directors and officers: NAME AGE POSITION Edward T. Sheehan................ 56 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Allan D. Pass.................... 49 President and Chief Operating Officer Donald J. Marr................... 40 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert J. Adams, Jr. ............ 36 Senior Vice President and Chief Acquisition Officer Edward W. Morawski............... 50 Vice President and Director Robert L. Berner, III............ 37 Director Merril M. Halpern................ 64 Director Grace M. Hawkins................. 53 Director Richard A. Molyneux.............. 48 Director Donald F. Moorehead, Jr.......... 48 Director Todd Q. Smart.................... 33 Director Mark J. Henninger................ 41 Director - --------------------- Edward T. Sheehan has served as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since October 1997. Mr. Sheehan was President of United Waste Systems, Inc. ("United") from December 1992 to August 1997, and Chief Operating Officer of United from 1994 to August 1997, when United was sold to USA Waste Services, Inc. ("USA Waste"). He was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Clean Harbors, Inc., a publicly-held environmental services company, from September 1990 to April 1992. From 1966 to 1990, Mr. Sheehan held several financial and operating positions with General Electric Company ("GE"), including Manager--Finance for GE's power generation service businesses, factory automation operations and Europe, Africa and Middle East Divisions. Mr. Sheehan currently serves as a director of Gundle/SLT Environmental, Inc., an environmental products company. Allan D. Pass, Ph.D has served as our President and Chief Operating Officer since September 1998. From January 1998 until September 1998, he served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From 1986 until February 1998, Dr. Pass served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of National Behavioral Science Consultants, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in innovative productivity and profitability enhancement and human resource programs. From September 1991 until June 1995, Dr. Pass also served as a Corporate Vice President for Chambers Development Corporation. Donald J. Marr has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 1998. From 1986 through 1997, he held a series of management positions with KeyCorp, most recently as Senior Vice President, Planning and Analysis. From January 1984 to October 1986, he held various positions at the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Marr is a certified public accountant. Robert J. Adams, Jr. has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Acquisition Officer since June 1998. From February 1998 to May 1998, Mr. Adams provided acquisition-related consulting services to us. From April 1996 through January 31, 1998, Mr. Adams served as a Manager of Corporate Development for Republic Industries, Inc. From October 1995 through March 1996, Mr. Adams was employed by RJA, Inc. and from June 1990 through September 1995 he was employed by Waste Management, Inc. as an operations manager. 32 Edward W. Morawski has served as our Vice President and a director since May 1998. Mr. Morawski founded Northland, one of the Founding Companies, in 1977 and served as its President from inception until we acquired Northland in May 1998. Robert L. Berner, III has been a director since December 1998. Mr. Berner is a Managing Director of Charterhouse Group International, Inc. ("Charterhouse International") and a member of its Investment Committee. Mr. Berner joined Charterhouse International in January 1997. From 1986 through December 1996, he was a Principal in the Merger and Acquisitions Department at Morgan Stanley & Co. Mr. Berner is on the Board of Directors of Cellu-Tissue Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty paper, United Design Inc., a manufacturer of giftware and home accessories and Wham-O, Inc., a marketer of classic toys. Merril M. Halpern has been a director since December 1998. Mr. Halpern founded Charterhouse International in 1973 and serves as its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Halpern is also a director of Microwave Power Devices, Inc., a manufacturer of highly linear power amplifiers primarily for the wireless telecommunications market; NetCare Health Systems, Inc., an integrated health provider network; Mennen Medical Ltd., a manufacturer of medical equipment; Cellu-Tissue Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty paper; and Sage Networks, Inc., which consolidates businesses serving the web- hosting segment of the Internet. Grace M. Hawkins has been a director since May 1998. Since 1991, Ms. Hawkins has been President of Lotus Publications, Inc., a publishing company specializing in marketing for the transportation industry. From 1985 to 1991, she served as President of T.T. Publications, Inc., a magazine publisher. She has authored numerous articles relating to the towing industry. Richard A. Molyneux has been a director since June 1998. Since March 1998, Mr. Molyneux has been a partner of MCT L.L.C. From 1975 through 1997, Mr. Molyneux served in various executive positions with KeyBank, National Association, and its affiliates, most recently as Chief Executive Officer. Donald F. Moorehead, Jr. has been a director since May 1998. Since August 1997, Mr. Moorehead has served as a consultant to USA Waste (now known as Waste Management, Inc.), the largest solid waste management company in the United States. Since June 1, 1998, Mr. Moorehead has also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EarthCare Co., a liquid waste management company. From June 1995 to August 1997, he served as Vice Chairman and Chief Development Officer of USA Waste. From October 1990 to June 1995, he served as USA Waste's Chairman, and from October 1990 to May 1994, he also served as its Chief Executive Officer. From 1985 to 1990, Mr. Moorehead was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mid-American Waste Services, Inc. Mr. Moorehead currently serves as a director of FYI, Inc., a document reproduction and storage company, and EarthCare Co. Group, Inc. Todd Q. Smart has been a director since May 1998. Mr. Smart also provides us with acquisition-related consulting services. In 1987, Mr. Smart founded Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc. ("Absolute"), one of the Founding Companies, and served as its President from inception until we acquired Absolute in May 1998. Since June 1998, Mr. Smart has operated an official police garage in the City of Los Angeles. 33 Mark J. Henninger has been a director since August 14, 1998. Mr. Henninger also provides us with acquisition-related consulting services. Mr. Henninger founded Keystone in 1991 and served as its President from inception until we acquired Keystone in August 1998. In connection with the purchase by Charterhouse of $43.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures in December 1998, the Board of Directors was expanded from eight members to ten members and Messrs. Berner and Halpern, both designees of Charterhouse, were appointed to fill the resulting vacancies on the Board. If our stockholders approve the issuance of an additional $31.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures to Charterhouse, the Board of Directors will be expanded to eleven members and an additional Charterhouse designee will be added to the Board. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement with Charterhouse, we agreed that we will not take any action that would require stockholder approval without the approval of a majority of the Charterhouse designees to the Board who are present at the relevant Board meeting. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our Board of Directors has an Audit Committee and a Compensation Committee. The Audit Committee: (i) makes recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the independent auditors who conduct the annual examination of our accounts; (ii) reviews the scope of the annual audit and meets periodically with our independent auditors to review their findings and recommendations; (iii) approves major accounting policies or changes thereto; and (iv) periodically reviews our principal internal financial controls. The Compensation Committee reviews the compensation of our executive officers and makes recommendations regarding such compensation to the Board of Directors. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS Certain directors who are not employees or consultants of our company are entitled to receive (i) upon their election as a director and on the date of each annual meeting of stockholders thereafter a grant of options to purchase 20,000 shares of Common Stock at the fair market value on the date of grant and (ii) cash compensation of approximately $2,500 for each meeting attended. Directors who are our employees or consultants of our company do not receive additional compensation for serving as directors. All directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board or its committees. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS; COVENANTS-NOT-TO-COMPETE We were incorporated in July 1997 and conducted no operations during 1997 other than activities related to the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and our initial public offering. We did not pay any of our executive officers compensation during 1997. We anticipate that during 1998 our most highly compensated executive officers will be Messrs. Sheehan, Marr and Adams and Dr. Pass. We have entered into employment agreements with each of these executive officers. Pursuant to such agreements, each executive is entitled to receive a base salary and will be eligible to receive a performance bonus as determined by the Board of Directors. The annual base salaries of the executives are as follows: Mr. Sheehan--$200,000; Dr. Pass--$150,000; Mr. Adams--$140,000; and 34 Mr. Marr--$75,000. Each employment agreement has an initial term of three years (beginning in February 1998 in the case of Mr. Sheehan, June 1998 in the case of Mr. Adams and January 1998 in the case of Dr. Pass and Mr. Marr), unless terminated by either party prior to the end of such initial term. Each agreement also may be terminated upon the death or disability of the executive or by us for "cause" upon notice to the executive. The employment agreements provide that if the executive is terminated without cause, he will be paid a severance amount equal to his base salary for the following periods: Mr. Sheehan--six months; Dr. Pass--two years; Mr. Marr--one year; and Mr. Adams-- one year. For purposes of such severance payments, a voluntary termination of employment by Mr. Marr or Dr. Pass within six months after a termination of employment of Mr. Sheehan for any reason constitutes a termination without cause. Mr. Sheehan's employment agreement contains a covenant not to solicit our employees or customers for a period of one year after termination of his employment. The employment agreements of each of the other executive officers contain covenants not to compete and covenants not to solicit our employees or customers for a period of one year following termination of the agreements. 1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN Our 1998 Stock Option Plan is intended to provide our directors, officers, employees and consultants with an opportunity to invest in our Common Stock and to advance our interests and the interests of our stockholders by enabling us to attract and retain qualified personnel. The 1998 Stock Option Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and nonqualified stock options. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to options granted under the 1998 Stock Option Plan may not exceed, in the aggregate, 1,278,885 shares. Shares of Common Stock that are attributable to grants that have expired or been terminated, cancelled or forfeited are available for issuance in connection with future grants. The Compensation Committee administers the 1998 Stock Option Plan, makes awards of stock options to executive officers and establishes the terms and conditions of such awards. The authority to make awards of stock options to non-executives, and to establish the terms and conditions of such awards, has been delegated to our Chief Executive Officer. In September 1998, we adopted a Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan pursuant to which non-qualified stock options may be granted to our employees and consultants who are neither directors nor officers. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to options granted under the Non- Qualified Stock Option Plan may not exceed, in the aggregate, 500,000 shares. Shares of Common Stock that are attributable to grants that have expired or been terminated, cancelled or forfeited are available for issuance in connection with future grants. The Chief Executive Officer administers the Non- Qualified Stock Option Plan, selects the individuals who receive awards and establishes the terms and conditions of such awards. Options to purchase a total of 672,050 shares of Common Stock with a weighted average exercise price of $13.58 per share had been granted to our directors, officers, and employees as of September 30, 1998. Of these options, we granted options exercisable into: 40,000 shares to Mr. Sheehan, 115,000 shares to Dr. Pass; 85,000 shares to Mr. Marr; 70,000 shares to Mr. Adams; and 20,000 shares to each of Mr. Molyneux, Mr. Moorehead and Ms. Hawkins. Each option we have granted was granted at the fair market value on the date of grant, vests at the rate of 33 1/3% per year, commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant, and will expire ten years after the date of grant. 35 CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS In November 1997, we sold 744,000 shares of Common Stock to Mr. Sheehan for cash consideration of $20,000. Mr. Sheehan bought the shares pursuant to an agreement which provides us with a right to repurchase them, at our discretion, at the price Mr. Sheehan paid. This right may only be exercised in the event that Mr. Sheehan voluntarily terminates his employment or is discharged for "cause." The repurchase right expired with respect to 372,000 shares upon our initial public offering, and will expire with respect to the remaining 372,000 shares in August 1999. In January 1998, we sold an aggregate of 218,736 shares of Common Stock to private investors for cash consideration of $735,000. Mr. Moorehead purchased 29,760 of these shares for $100,000. All of these investors, including Mr. Moorehead, have agreed not to sell any shares they bought for the period ending one year from the date of our initial public offering. Each of Messrs. Henninger, Morawski and Smart (all of whom are members of our Board of Directors) is a former owner of a business we acquired. The following table sets forth the consideration we paid and the indebtedness we assumed when we bought Northland (which was formerly owned by Mr. Morawski), Absolute (which was formerly owned by Mr. Smart) and Keystone (which was formerly owned by Mr. Henninger): SHARES OF TOTAL NAME CASH COMMON STOCK INDEBTEDNESS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Northland................................. $8,307 692,277 $1,433 Absolute.................................. 3,567 297,267 651 Keystone.................................. 4,531 377,624 712 In addition, we must make earn-out payments for each of the years 1998 through 2002 to each of Messrs. Morawski, Smart and Henninger, if the company he owned achieves target levels of net revenue. The target level of net revenue that must be reached in 1998 is generally 110% of the 1997 net revenue of the particular company. The target net revenue for the years 1999 through 2002 is 110% of the greater of (i) the prior year's actual net revenue or (ii) target net revenue. If the target net revenue is achieved for a particular year, we must make an initial payment equal to 5% of the excess of actual net revenue over the target level. In addition, once the target level of net revenue for a particular year is met, we must make subsequent and equal payments for each year through 2002, but only if the actual net revenue for the respective subsequent year exceeds the actual net revenue for the year that the earn-out target was first achieved. Any required earn-out payments will be made in the form of Common Stock. Prior to our acquisition of Absolute, Absolute distributed to Mr. Smart personal assets not included in the transaction with a book value of $65,000. Prior to our acquisition of Keystone, Keystone made a cash distribution of less than $150,000 to Mr. Henninger to pay taxes on S corporation earnings. In addition, Keystone distributed to Mr. Henninger personal assets not included in the transaction with a book value of $56,000. Pursuant to the agreements entered into in connection with our purchases of Northland, Absolute and Keystone, Messrs. Morawski, Smart and Henninger have agreed not to compete with us for a period of five years from the date of our initial public offering in defined business and geographic areas. 36 In connection with our purchases of Absolute and Keystone, we entered into consulting agreements with Mr. Smart and Mr. Henninger. Pursuant to these agreements, Mr. Smart and Mr. Henninger are each entitled to receive a consulting fee equal to two percent of the gross revenue of each company that they assist us in buying, with the fee to be based on the acquired company's gross revenue for the twelve months immediately preceding our purchase of it. Each consulting agreement is for a term of three years. From February 1998 until June 1998 (when he became our Senior Vice President and Chief Acquisition Officer), Mr. Adams was a party to a consulting agreement with us. Mr. Adams' agreement contained terms substantially similar to our consulting agreements with Messrs. Henninger and Smart. In addition, in connection with our purchase of Northland, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Morawski pursuant to which he serves as one of our Vice Presidents for a term of three years, with an annual base salary of $150,000. The employment and consulting agreements described above also contain covenants not to compete for one year after the termination of the agreement. In June 1998, Mr. Smart was awarded a contract for police towing in a police district in Los Angeles. Mr. Smart conducts these operations through a newly formed entity that he controls. We have the option to buy Mr. Smart's company, beginning 18 months after our purchase of Absolute and ending three years thereafter. The purchase price under this option is equal to 13 times the after-tax net income of the entity for the 12-month period prior to the exercise of the option. Mr. Henninger is also seeking the award of a contract for police towing in another district in Los Angeles. If Mr. Henninger is awarded the contract, he will also conduct these operations through a newly formed entity that he controls. We will have a right to buy Mr. Henninger's company on the same terms described above, beginning one year after our purchase of Keystone and ending three years thereafter. 37 PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS The following table sets forth certain information with regard to the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of December 31, 1998, by (a) each person whom we know to own beneficially more than five percent of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (b) each of our directors, (c) each of our executive officers, and (d) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, we believe that the beneficial owners of the securities listed below, based on information provided by such owners, have sole investment and voting power with respect to the Common Stock shown below as being beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws where applicable. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner is c/o United Road Services, Inc., 8 Automation Lane, Albany, New York 12205. NUMBER OF NAME SHARES PERCENT Edward T. Sheehan(1)......................................... 714,235 4.9% Edward W. Morawski........................................... 692,277 4.8 Todd Q. Smart................................................ 297,267 2.1 Donald F. Moorehead, Jr...................................... 86,760 * Richard A. Molyneux.......................................... -- -- Robert J. Adams, Jr. ........................................ -- -- Allan D. Pass................................................ -- -- Donald J. Marr............................................... -- -- Grace M. Hawkins............................................. -- -- Mark J. Henninger............................................ 377,624 2.6 Robert L. Berner, III(2)..................................... -- -- Merril M. Halpern(2)......................................... -- -- Charter URS LLC(2)(3)........................................ 2,900,000 15.6 Mark McKinney(4)............................................. 930,000 6.4 Ross Berner(5)............................................... 930,000 6.4 All directors and executive officers as a group (12 persons).................................................... 2,168,163 13.8 - --------------------- * Less than one percent. (1) Includes 10,235 shares held by children of Mr. Sheehan. Mr. Sheehan disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. (2) The address of this stockholder or director is 535 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10022. (3) According to a Schedule 13D dated December 7, 1998, these shares are owned of record by Charter URS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Charterhouse"). Charterhouse Equity Partners III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("CEP III"), is the principal member of Charterhouse. The general partner of CEP III, is CHUSA Equity Investors III, L.P., whose general partner is Charterhouse Equity III, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Charterhouse International. Each of Charterhouse and CEP III may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held of record by Charterhouse. Each of Charterhouse and CEP III have shared voting and dispositive power over these shares. Mr. Halpern serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Charterhouse International and Mr. Berner serves as Managing Director of Charterhouse International. Messrs. Berner and Halpern disclaim beneficial ownership with respect to the shares held of record by Charterhouse. (4)The address of this stockholder is 1298 Green Oaks Dr., Littleton, CO 80121. (5)The address of this stockholder is 1360 Lombard #302, San Francisco, CA 94109. 38 SELLING STOCKHOLDERS The table below lists the stockholders eligible to sell their shares under this prospectus, along with the number of shares that each stockholder may sell. The shares listed below in the first column have been received by the stockholders as consideration for the sale of their businesses to us. In connection with the acquisitions, certain stockholders agreed to have a portion of the consideration for their businesses withheld by us to satisfy their indemnification obligations under their purchase agreements. The second column lists the number of shares that are being withheld as of December 31, 1998. If we do not make any indemnification claims prior to the date specified in the third column these shares will be released to the appropriate stockholders. The fourth column lists the total number of shares which may be sold under this prospectus assuming all withheld shares are released to the appropriate stockholders. NUMBER NUMBER OF OF SHARES SHARES WITHHELD TOTAL ISSUED AS OF AS OF SHARE NUMBER OF STOCKHOLDER DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1998 RELEASE DATE SHARES ----------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- --------- Richard Wallis.......... 86,612 -- -- 86,612 Allan R. Schoenenberger. 39,873 -- -- 39,873 Carol L. Bliss.......... 35,026 -- -- 35,026 Leslie R. Surface....... 50,512 -- -- 50,512 Melvin R. and Marian R. Martin................. 84,512 9,390 January 22, 1999 93,902 Stephen E. Rouse........ 35,956 -- -- 35,956 Robert Cole............. 22,023 -- -- 22,023 Garvin W. and Rita L. Robertson.............. 29,778 -- -- 29,778 Dale E. and Sandra K. Schroeder.............. 125,000 -- -- 125,000 Clifford W. Kennamer.... 124,102 20,683 January 15, 1999 144,785 Janetta R. Bowman....... 19,805 4,952 July 2, 1999 24,757 Brian Healey............ 99,602 -- -- 99,602 Patrick K. Willis....... 100,624 12,584 January 22, 1999 113,208 Wayne Brisco............ 73,191 17,925 February 5, 1999 91,116 Douglas F. Bettarel..... 29,148 -- -- 29,148(1) William B. McIntyre..... 2,917 1,945 July 30, 1999 4,862(2) James B. Kirkman........ 2,917 1,945 July 30, 1999 4,862(3) Victoria L. O'Connor.... 9,424 -- -- 9,424 Edward V. Corcoran...... 86,749 -- -- 86,749 Gerald J. Corcoran...... 86,749 -- -- 86,749 --------- ------ --------- Total............... 1,144,520 69,424 1,213,944 ========= ====== ========= - -------- (1) Mr. Bettarel has agreed not to sell any of these shares until February 3, 1999. (2) Mr. McIntyre has agreed not to sell any of these shares until January 31, 1999. (3) Mr. Kirkman has agreed not to sell any of these shares until January 31, 1999. Except for Mr. Martin, Ms. Martin and Mr. Kirkman, each of the selling stockholders is currently one of our employees or consultants. If the selling stockholders sell all shares covered by this prospectus (and if the stockholders do not purchase or sell any additional shares), none of the stockholders would own any shares of Common Stock. The Company will not receive any proceeds from any sales of shares by the selling stockholders. 39 PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION Selling stockholders may sell their shares either directly or through a broker- dealer or other agent at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices, in one or more of the following kinds of transactions: . transactions on the Nasdaq National Market or other stock exchange that lists the shares; . transactions on the over-the-counter market; or . transactions negotiated between stockholders and purchasers, or otherwise. Broker-dealers or agents may purchase shares directly from a selling stockholder or sell shares to someone else on behalf of a selling stockholder. Broker-dealers may charge commissions to both stockholders selling shares and purchasers buying shares sold by a selling stockholder. If a broker buys shares directly from a selling stockholder, the broker may resell the shares through another broker, and the other broker may receive compensation from the selling stockholder for the resale. To the extent required by laws, regulations or agreements we have made, we will use our best efforts to file a prospectus supplement during the time stockholders are offering or selling shares covered by this prospectus in order to add or correct important information about the plan of distribution for the shares. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS OR REGULATIONS, SELLING STOCKHOLDERS MUST COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIONS BY SELLING STOCKHOLDERS, INCLUDING REGULATION M UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. CERTAIN STATES MAY REQUIRE THAT REGISTRATION, EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION OR NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BE MET BEFORE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS MAY SELL THEIR SHARES. CERTAIN STATES MAY ALSO REQUIRE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS TO SELL SHARES ONLY THROUGH BROKER-DEALERS. WE WILL PAY ALL EXPENSES TO REGISTER THE SHARES, BUT SELLING STOCKHOLDERS WILL PAY ANY UNDERWRITING COMMISSIONS AND EXPENSES, BROKERAGE FEES, TRANSFER TAXES AND THE FEES AND EXPENSES OF THEIR ATTORNEYS AND OTHER EXPERTS. 40 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK GENERAL Our authorized capital stock consists of 40,000,000 shares. Of these shares, 35,000,000 shares are Common Stock, $0.001 par value, and 5,000,000 shares are Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value. As of December 31, 1998, there were 15,707,085 shares of Common Stock and no shares of Preferred Stock outstanding. The following discussion of the material features of our capital stock is intended as a summary only. As a result, for complete information you should read our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws, which are included as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. COMMON STOCK All holders of our Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share they own on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Subject to the terms of any Preferred Stock we may issue, holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably any dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Board of Directors. In the event we liquidate, dissolve or wind up, holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities and liquidation preferences of any outstanding shares of Preferred Stock. Holders of Common Stock have no preemptive rights or rights to convert their Common Stock into any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock. All outstanding shares of Common Stock are fully paid and non-assessable. PREFERRED STOCK Our Board of Directors (the "Board") has the authority, without action by the stockholders, to designate and issue up to 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series and to designate the dividend rate, voting rights and other rights, preferences and restrictions of each series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of the Common Stock. We have no present plans to issue any shares of Preferred Stock. One of the effects of undesignated Preferred Stock may be to enable our Board to discourage an attempt to obtain control of the Company by means of a tender offer, proxy contest, merger or otherwise and to protect the continuity of our management. The issuance of shares of Preferred Stock may adversely affect the rights of holders of Common Stock. For example, any Preferred Stock we issue may rank prior to the Common Stock as to dividend rights, liquidation preference or both, may have full or limited voting rights and may be convertible into shares of Common Stock. Accordingly, the issuance of shares of Preferred Stock may discourage bids for the Common Stock or may otherwise adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock. CLASSIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS; FILLING VACANCIES Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that our Board of Directors shall be divided into three classes and that the number of directors in each class shall be as nearly equal as is possible based upon the number of directors constituting the entire Board. The certificate of incorporation effectively provides that the term of office of the first class of directors will expire at 41 our first annual meeting of stockholders following the initial public offering, the term of office of the second class of directors will expire at our second annual meeting of stockholders following the initial public offering, and the term of office of the third class of directors will expire at our third annual meeting of stockholders following the initial public offering. At each annual meeting of stockholders, successors to directors of the class whose term expires at such meeting will be elected to serve for three-year terms and until their successors are elected and qualified. The classification of our Board of Directors has the effect of making it more difficult for stockholders to change the composition of the Board. At least two annual meetings of stockholders, instead of one, will generally be required to change the majority of the Board. Such a delay may help to provide the Board with sufficient time to analyze an unsolicited proxy contest, a tender or exchange offer or any other extraordinary corporate transaction. However, such classification provisions could also have the effect of discouraging a third party from initiating a proxy contest, making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of the Company, even though such an attempt might be beneficial to our stockholders. The classification of the Board could thus increase the likelihood that incumbent directors will retain their positions. Under Delaware law, unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation, directors serving on a classified board may only be removed by the stockholders for cause. Our certificate of incorporation does not override this provision. Our certificate of incorporation does provide that, subject to the rights of any holders of Preferred Stock, newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the authorized number of directors or vacancies on the Board resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal of directors or any other cause may be filled only by the Board (and not by the stockholders unless there are no directors in office). Accordingly, the Board could prevent any stockholder from enlarging the Board and filling the new directorships with such stockholder's own nominees. The provisions of the certificate of incorporation governing the removal of directors and the filling of vacancies may have the effect of discouraging a third party from initiating a proxy contest, making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to gain control of our company, or of attempting to change the composition or policies of the Board, even though such attempts might be beneficial to our stockholders. These provisions of the certificate of incorporation could thus increase the likelihood that incumbent directors will retain their positions. STOCKHOLDER MEETING PROVISIONS Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that (subject to the rights of any holders of Preferred Stock) (i) only a majority of the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer is able to call a special meeting of stockholders; and (ii) stockholder action may be taken only at a duly called and convened annual or special meeting of stockholders and may not be taken by written consent. These provisions, taken together, prevent stockholders from forcing consideration of stockholder proposals over the opposition of the Board, except at an annual meeting. The Bylaws establish an advance notice procedure for stockholders to make nominations of candidates for election as director, or to bring other business before an annual meeting of our stockholders. 42 The notice procedure provides that, subject to the rights of any holders of Preferred Stock, only persons who are nominated by or at the direction of the Board, any committee appointed by the Board, or by a stockholder who has given timely written notice to our Secretary prior to the meeting at which directors are to be elected will be eligible for election as directors. At an annual meeting, only such business may be conducted as has been brought before the meeting by the Board, any committee appointed by the Board, or by a stockholder who has given timely written notice to our Secretary of such stockholder's intention to bring such business before such meeting. To be timely, we must receive notice of stockholder nominations or proposals not less than 60 days nor more than 90 days prior to the scheduled date of the meeting (or, if less than 70 days' notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given, then not later than the 15th day following the earlier of (i) the day such notice was mailed or (ii) the day such public disclosure was made). These notices must contain certain prescribed information. This notice procedure affords our Board of Directors an opportunity to consider the qualifications of proposed director nominees or the merit of stockholder proposals, and, to the extent deemed appropriate by the Board, to inform stockholders about such matters. The notice procedure also provides a more orderly procedure for conducting annual meetings of stockholders. Although our bylaws do not give our Board of Directors any power to approve or disapprove stockholder nominations for the election of directors or proposals for action, the provisions described above may have the effect of precluding a contest for the election of directors or the consideration of stockholder proposals. These provisions may also discourage or deter a third party from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect its own slate of directors or to approve its own proposal. DELAWARE LAW We are a Delaware corporation and are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, an anti-takeover law. In general, Section 203 prevents an "interested stockholder" (defined generally as a person owning 15% or more of a corporation's outstanding voting stock) from engaging in a "business combination" with a Delaware corporation for three years following the date such person became an interested stockholder. This restriction is subject to certain exceptions such as approval of the board of directors and of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares of voting stock not owned by the interested stockholder. The existence of this provision is expected to have an anti-takeover effect, possibly inhibiting attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares of Common Stock. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS Pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, we have adopted provisions in our certificate of incorporation which provide that our directors shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for a breach of fiduciary duty as a director. However, the directors will be liable if the damages result from (i) a breach of the director's duty of loyalty to our company or our stockholders; (ii) acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (iii) an act related to an unlawful stock repurchase or payment of a dividend under Section 174 of Delaware General Corporation Law; and (iv) transactions from which 43 the director derived an improper personal benefit. Also, the limitation of liability does not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission. Our bylaws require us to indemnify our officers and directors, and permit us to indemnify our other agents, to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law. We have entered into separate indemnification agreements with our directors and officers which are, in some cases, broader than the specific indemnification provisions contained in the Delaware General Corporation Law. The indemnification agreements require us, among other things, to indemnify our officers and directors against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers (other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct), to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified, and to obtain directors' and officers' insurance if available on reasonable terms. TRANSFER AGENT The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock is American Stock Transfer and Trust Company. LEGAL MATTERS The legality of the Common Stock offered hereby will be passed on by the international law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery. EXPERTS The financial statements of United Road Services, Inc., the combined financial statements of Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc., the combined financial statements of Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc., the combined financial statements of 5-L Corporation and ADP Transport, Inc., the consolidated financial statements of Smith-Christensen Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiary, the consolidated financial statements of ASC Transportation Services and subsidiary, the consolidated financial statements of E&R Towing & Garage, Inc. and subsidiaries, and the financial statements of Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc., Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc., Keystone Towing, Inc., Neil's Used Truck & Car Sales, Incorporated, Environmental Auto Removal, Inc., Alert Auto Transport, Inc., Fast Towing, Inc., Car Transporters Corporation, Schroeder Auto Carriers, Inc., MPG Transco, Ltd. and Pilot Transport, Inc. to the extent and for the periods indicated in their reports, have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing. 44 INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements--Basis of Presenta- tion................................................................... F-4 Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet.............................. F-5 Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations.................... F-6 Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.............. F-8 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-11 Balance Sheet........................................................... F-12 Statement of Operations................................................. F-13 Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)............................. F-14 Statement of Cash Flows................................................. F-15 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-16 FOUNDING COMPANIES NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-20 Combined Balance Sheets................................................. F-21 Combined Statements of Operations....................................... F-22 Combined Statements of Stockholder's Equity............................. F-23 Combined Statements of Cash Flows....................................... F-24 Notes to Combined Financial Statements.................................. F-25 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-31 Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-32 Statements of Operations................................................ F-33 Statements of Stockholder's Equity...................................... F-34 Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-35 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-36 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-41 Consolidated Balance Sheets............................................. F-42 Consolidated Statements of Operations................................... F-43 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity......................... F-44 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows................................... F-45 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................. F-46 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-53 Combined Balance Sheets................................................. F-54 Combined Statements of Operations....................................... F-55 Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity............................. F-56 Combined Statements of Cash Flows....................................... F-57 Notes to Combined Financial Statements.................................. F-58 F-1 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-64 Balance Sheets........................................................... F-65 Statements of Operations................................................. F-66 Statements of Stockholder's Equity....................................... F-67 Statements of Cash Flows................................................. F-68 Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-69 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-73 Consolidated Balance Sheet............................................... F-74 Consolidated Statement of Operations..................................... F-75 Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Deficit.......................... F-76 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows..................................... F-77 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-78 SELECTED ACQUIRED COMPANIES MPG TRANSCO, LTD. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-83 Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-84 Statements of Operations................................................ F-85 Statements of Stockholders' Equity...................................... F-86 Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-87 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................. F-88 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-94 Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-95 Statements of Operations................................................ F-96 Statements of Stockholders' Equity...................................... F-97 Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-98 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-99 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-102 Consolidated Balance Sheets............................................. F-103 Consolidated Statement of Operations and Retained Earnings ............. F-104 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows................................... F-105 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................. F-107 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-111 Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-112 Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (Deficit)................ F-113 Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-114 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-115 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-119 Balance Sheet........................................................... F-120 Statement of Operations................................................. F-121 Statement of Stockholders' Equity....................................... F-122 Statement of Cash Flows................................................. F-123 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-124 F-2 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-127 Combined Balance Sheet.................................................. F-128 Combined Statement of Operations........................................ F-129 Combined Statement of Stockholders' Equity.............................. F-130 Combined Statement of Cash Flows........................................ F-131 Notes to Combined Financial Statements.................................. F-132 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-135 Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-136 Statements of Operations................................................ F-137 Statements of Stockholder's Deficit..................................... F-138 Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-139 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-140 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-144 Balance Sheet........................................................... F-145 Statement of Operations................................................. F-146 Statement of Stockholders' Equity....................................... F-147 Statement of Cash Flows................................................. F-148 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-149 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-152 Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-153 Statements of Operations................................................ F-154 Statements of Stockholder's Equity...................................... F-155 Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-156 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-157 FAST TOWING, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-162 Balance Sheet........................................................... F-163 Statement of Operations................................................. F-164 Statement of Stockholders' Equity....................................... F-165 Statement of Cash Flows................................................. F-166 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-167 ALERT AUTO TRANSPORT, INC. Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-171 Balance Sheet........................................................... F-172 Statement of Earnings and Retained Earnings............................. F-173 Statement of Cash Flows................................................. F-174 Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-175 F-3 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BASIS OF PRESENTATION The following unaudited pro forma combined financial statements give effect to certain acquisitions completed by United Road Services, Inc. since its inception in July 1997. All of these acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The September 30, 1998 unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet gives effect to the acquisitions of MPG Transco, Ltd. ("MPG") and Pilot Transport, Inc. ("Pilot") as if they had occurred on September 30, 1998. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations give effect to the acquisitions by United Road Services, Inc. of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies, as if they had occurred on January 1, 1997. To the extent the former owners of the Founding Companies and Selected Acquired Companies have agreed to reductions in salary, bonuses and benefits, these reductions have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations. The pro forma adjustments are based on estimates, available information and certain assumptions, and may be revised, as additional information becomes available. The pro forma financial information does not purport to represent what United Road Services, Inc.'s financial position or results of operations would actually have been had such transactions occurred on these dates and are not necessarily representative of United Road Services, Inc.'s financial position or results of operations for any future period. Since United Road Services, Inc., the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies were not under common control or management during the periods presented, historical combined results may not be comparable to, or indicative of, future performance. See "Risk Factors" included elsewhere herein. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the other financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus. F-4 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (IN THOUSANDS) UNITED ROAD PRO FORMA PRO SERVICES, ACQUISITION FORMA INC. MPG PILOT ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED --------- ------ ----- ----------- -------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents............ $ 2,290 348 181 (1,952)(a)(b) 867 Accounts receivable..... 16,096 2,058 1,945 -- 20,099 Less: allowance........ 1,317 100 -- -- 1,417 --------- ------ ----- ------ ------- Accounts receivable, net.................... 14,779 1,958 1,945 -- 18,682 Accounts receivable from related parties and employees.............. 285 42 -- -- 327 Inventory............... 564 -- -- -- 564 Notes receivables....... 430 -- -- -- 430 Prepaid and other current assets......... 2,078 283 616 -- 2,977 --------- ------ ----- ------ ------- Total Current Assets... 20,426 2,631 2,742 (1,952) 23,847 Property and equipment, net.................... 37,094 10,630 3,681 (341)(a) 51,064 Other non-current assets, net............ 1,592 347 -- -- 1,939 Goodwill................ 137,516 -- -- 41,930 (a) 179,446 --------- ------ ----- ------ ------- Total Assets........... $ 196,628 13,608 6,423 39,637 256,296 ========= ====== ===== ====== ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current installment of notes payable.......... $ 170 2,005 -- -- 2,175 Current installment of lease obligations...... 1,435 -- -- -- 1,435 Borrowings under lines of credit.............. -- 986 2,005 -- 2,991 Payable to related parties................ 1,134 -- -- -- 1,134 Accounts payable........ 10,011 818 240 -- 11,069 Income taxes payable.... 616 740 -- -- 1,356 Payable to stockholders........... 1,064 24 -- -- 1,088 Other accrued liabilities............ 4,761 891 1,065 -- 6,717 --------- ------ ----- ------ ------- Total Current Liabilities........... 19,191 5,464 3,310 -- 27,965 Credit facility borrowings............. 26,000 -- -- 19,000 (b) 45,000 Notes payable, excluding current installments... -- 1,422 -- -- 1,422 Capital lease obligations, excluding current installments... 2,253 -- -- -- 2,253 Deferred income taxes... 2,736 1,462 -- (136)(a) 4,062 --------- ------ ----- ------ ------- Total Liabilities...... 50,180 8,348 3,310 18,864 80,702 Stockholders' Equity: Common stock............ 14 1 10 (9)(a) 16 Additional paid-in capital................ 144,413 1,417 -- 27,727 (a) 173,557 Retained earnings....... 2,021 3,842 3,103 (6,945)(a) 2,021 --------- ------ ----- ------ ------- Total Stockholders' Equity................ 146,448 5,260 3,113 20,773 175,594 --------- ------ ----- ------ ------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity.. $ 196,628 13,608 6,423 39,637 256,296 ========= ====== ===== ====== ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited pro forma combined financial statements. F-5 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) TOTAL UNITED FOUNDING ROAD COMPANIES SERVICES, 1/1/98 - INC. 5/5/98 MPG PILOT E&R EAR NEIL'S 5-L/ADP CTC SCHROEDER KEYSTONE FAST TOW ALERT --------- --------- ------ ------ ----- ----- ------ ------- ----- --------- -------- -------- ----- Net revenue...... $44,842 19,035 17,082 14,405 2,929 8,539 5,891 5,069 4,500 3,169 1,998 1,851 1,472 Cost of revenue.. 32,073 13,851 11,639 8,906 1,645 6,022 4,813 4,289 3,862 2,537 1,329 915 1,375 ------- ------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Gross profit.... 12,769 5,184 5,443 5,499 1,284 2,517 1,078 780 638 632 669 936 97 Selling general and administrative expenses......... 7,565 3,525 3,420 3,091 662 1,740 375 335 623 396 652 1,123 148 Goodwill amortization..... 883 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Income (loss) from operations.. 4,321 1,659 2,023 2,408 622 777 703 445 15 236 17 (187) (51) Other income (expense): Interest expense......... (526) (451) (292) (114) (25) (7) (47) -- (299) (18) (26) -- (1) Interest income. 615 19 19 -- 43 52 -- -- -- -- -- 1 -- Gain (loss) on sale of assets.. -- (24) (325) (32) 19 13 -- -- -- -- -- (140) 21 Other........... -- (232) (2) -- 1 1 -- 23 (54) 1 94 -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Income (loss) before income taxes............ 4,410 971 1,423 2,262 660 836 656 468 (338) 219 85 (326) (31) Income tax expense (benefit)........ 2,215 437 591 -- 240 16 -- -- -- -- -- 29 (11) ------- ------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Net income (loss)........... $ 2,195 534 832 2,262 420 820 656 468 (338) 219 85 (355) (20) ======= ====== ====== ====== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ====== ===== Basic earnings per share (g).... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Diluted earnings per share (g).... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- PRO FORMA ACQUISITION PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ---------------- --------- Net revenue...... (1,400)(f) 129,382 Cost of revenue.. (2,936)(b)(f) 90,320 ---------------- --------- Gross profit.... 1,536 39,062 Selling general and administrative expenses......... (3,504)(a) 20,151 Goodwill amortization..... 2,082(c) 2,965 ---------------- --------- Income (loss) from operations.. 2,958 15,946 Other income (expense): Interest expense......... (1,205)(d) (3,011) Interest income. -- 749 Gain (loss) on sale of assets.. -- (468) Other........... -- (168) ---------------- --------- Income (loss) before income taxes............ 1,753 13,048 Income tax expense (benefit)........ 2,568 6,085 ---------------- --------- Net income (loss)........... (815) 6,963 ================ ========= Basic earnings per share (g).... -- $ 0.64 ========= Diluted earnings per share (g).... -- $ 0.63 ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited pro forma combined financial statements F-6 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) UNITED ROAD TOTAL SERVICES, FOUNDING 5-L/ INC. COMPANIES MPG PILOT E&R EAR NEIL'S ADP CTC SCHROEDERS KEYSTONE FAST ALERT --------- --------- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ----- ---------- -------- ----- ----- Net revenue...... $ -- 42,599 21,745 17,119 8,528 14,104 9,553 9,852 6,676 5,799 3,943 3,355 2,958 Cost of revenue.. -- 31,258 15,416 10,067 5,193 10,889 8,246 8,390 5,708 4,568 2,607 1,776 2,418 ----- ------ ------ ------ ----- ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Gross profit.... -- 11,341 6,329 7,052 3,335 3,215 1,307 1,462 968 1,231 1,336 1,579 540 Selling general and administrative expenses......... 174 8,070 5,536 4,009 2,851 2,671 790 927 830 889 1,140 1,432 301 Goodwill amortization..... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ----- ------ ------ ------ ----- ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Income (loss) from operations.. (174) 3,271 793 3,043 484 544 517 535 138 342 196 147 239 Other income (expense): Interest expense......... -- (835) (569) (168) (114) (27) (71) (10) (738) (31) (71) (7) (9) Interest income. -- 48 8 -- 48 41 -- -- -- -- 2 -- -- Gain (loss) on sale of assets.. -- 207 (92) (167) 63 12 -- -- 22 9 36 (9) 24 Other........... -- 201 (13) -- -- (6) -- 11 (200) 4 76 -- -- ----- ------ ------ ------ ----- ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Income (loss) before income taxes............ (174) 2,892 127 2,708 481 564 446 536 (778) 324 239 131 254 Income tax expense (benefit)........ -- 826 68 -- 188 10 -- -- -- -- -- 47 89 ----- ------ ------ ------ ----- ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Net income (loss)........... $(174) 2,066 59 2,708 293 554 446 536 (778) 324 239 84 165 ===== ====== ====== ====== ===== ====== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Basic earnings per share(g)..... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Diluted earnings per share(g)..... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- PRO FORMA ACQUISITION PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ---------------- --------- Net revenue...... (2,800)(f) 143,431 Cost of revenue.. (5,397)(b)(f) 101,139 ---------------- --------- Gross profit.... 2,597 42,292 Selling general and administrative expenses......... (6,671)(a) 22,949 Goodwill amortization..... 3,769 (c) 3,769 ---------------- --------- Income (loss) from operations.. 5,499 15,574 Other income (expense): Interest expense......... (1,524)(d) (4,174) Interest income. -- 147 Gain (loss) on sale of assets.. -- 105 Other........... -- 73 ---------------- --------- Income (loss) before income taxes............ 3,975 11,725 Income tax expense (benefit)........ 4,659 5,887 ---------------- --------- Net income (loss)........... (684) 5,838 ================ ========= Basic earnings per share(g)..... -- $0.54 ========= Diluted earnings per share(g)..... -- $0.53 ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited pro forma combined financial statements F-7 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. GENERAL: United Road Services, Inc. was founded in July 1997 to become a leading national provider of motor vehicle and equipment towing and transport services. United Road Services, Inc. acquired the Founding Companies simultaneously with its initial public offering and acquired the Selected Acquired Companies subsequent to its initial public offering. The historical financial data reflect the financial position and results of operations of United Road Services, Inc., the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies and were derived from the respective financial statements included elsewhere herein. The information included in these financial statements for the Founding Companies is for the period January 1, 1998 through May 5, 1998 and for the year ended December 31, 1997, with the exception of Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc. for which the information is as of and for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997. The information included in these financial statements for the Selected Acquired Companies is as of and for the nine-months ended September 30, 1998 and for the year ended December 31, 1997, with the exception of E&R, EAR, Neil's, 5-L/ADP, CTC, Schroeder, Keystone and Fast Tow which are for the six-month period ended June 30, 1998 and for the year ended December 31, 1997, and Alert for which the information is as of and for the six-month period ended May 31, 1998 and for the twelve-month period ended February 28, 1998. 2. ACQUISITION OF THE SELECTED ACQUIRED COMPANIES: United Road Services, Inc. acquired all of the Selected Acquired Companies in transactions accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The following table sets forth the consideration paid in cash and in shares of Common Stock for the Selected Acquired Companies (without giving effect to any indebtedness of the Selected Acquired Companies that was assumed by the Company). SHARES OF CASH COMMON STOCK (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) MPG................................................ $ 10,363 996,351 Pilot.............................................. 10,589 1,000,000 E&R................................................ 13,250 -- EAR................................................ 9,563 173,498 Neil's............................................. 6,000 -- 5-L/ADP............................................ 2,533 212,023 CTC................................................ 1,350 -- Schroeder.......................................... 969 125,000 Keystone........................................... 4,531 377,624 Fast............................................... 5,255 -- Alert.............................................. 1,146 144,785 ---------- ------------ Total............................................ $65,549 3,029,281 ========== ============ F-8 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 3. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET ADJUSTMENTS: (a) Reflects the acquisitions of MPG and Pilot by United Road Services, Inc. for a purchase price of $50.0 million consisting of $21.0 million in cash and 1,996,351 shares of Common Stock. The purchase price less the net assets acquired, including an adjustment for property and equipment to reflect fair market value, including the resulting tax effect, results in goodwill of $41.9 million. Based upon management's preliminary analysis, it is anticipated that the historical value of the assets and liabilities of the acquired companies, with the exception of the adjustments made for property and equipment, will approximate fair value. Management has not identified any other material tangible or intangible assets to which a portion of the purchase price could be reasonably allocated. (b) Reflects $19.0 million of credit facility borrowings utilized to fund acquisitions. 4. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS ADJUSTMENTS: Nine-months ended September 30, 1998 and year ended December 31, 1997 (a) Reflects the reductions in salaries, bonuses and benefits to which the former stockholders of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies have agreed in the amounts of $3.5 million and $6.7 million for the nine-months ended September 30, 1998 and for the year ended December 31, 1997, respectively. (b) Adjusts the depreciation of vehicles based upon adjusted carrying values utilizing lives of 10 to 15 years. (c) Reflects the amortization over a 40-year estimated life of goodwill to be recorded as a result of the acquisition of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies. (d) Reflects the interest expense relating to the credit facility borrowings utilized to fund acquisitions and the reduction in interest expense related to $1.6 million and $1.5 million of debt at December 31, 1997 and September 30, 1998 respectively which has been repaid. (e) Reflects the incremental provision for federal and state income taxes relating to all entities being combined and other statements of operations adjustments including the non-deductibility of goodwill at an estimated rate of 38%. (f) Reflects the elimination of $1.4 million and $2.8 million of intercompany revenue and related cost of revenue between E&R and EAR for the nine-months ended September 30, 1998 and the year ended December 31, 1997, respectively. F-9 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) The number of shares used in the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share have been derived as follows: PRO FORMA COMBINED Shares issued in connection with the formation of United Road Services, Inc. ................................................ 2,604,000 Shares issued in the initial public offering.................... 2,594,863 Shares issued in January 1998................................... 218,736 Shares issued in connection with the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and the Selected Acquired Companies......... 5,405,022 ---------- Basic shares estimated to be outstanding........................ 10,822,621 Incremental effect of options on shares outstanding............. 159,117 ---------- Diluted shares estimated to be outstanding...................... 10,981,731 ========== F-10 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders and Board of Directors United Road Services, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of United Road Services, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the related statement of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the period from July 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of United Road Services, Inc.'s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of United Road Services, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from July 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York February 24, 1998, except as to Notes (4), 4(g) and 4(h), which are as of May 8, 1998, May 6, 1998 and December 7, 1998, respectively F-11 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1998 ------------ ------------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents......................... $ 49,987 $ 2,290,000 Trade receivables, net............................ -- 14,779,000 Other receivables................................. -- 1,040,000 Prepaid expenses and deposits..................... -- 2,317,000 --------- ------------ Total current assets............................ 49,987 20,426,000 Property and equipment, net......................... -- 37,092,000 Goodwill, net....................................... -- 137,516,000 Deferred financing costs, net....................... -- 997,000 Other non-current assets............................ -- 597,000 --------- ------------ Total assets.................................... $ 49,987 $196,628,000 ========= ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt and capitalized leases.......................................... $ -- $ 1,435,000 Notes payable.................................... -- 170,000 Accounts payable................................. 62,077 10,011,000 Accrued income taxes............................. -- 616,000 Other accrued liabilities........................ -- 4,761,000 Due to related parties........................... 91,874 2,198,000 --------- ------------ Total current liabilities....................... 153,951 19,191,000 --------- ------------ Credit facility borrowings.......................... -- 26,000,000 Long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations less current portion............................... -- 2,253,000 Deferred income taxes............................... -- 2,736,000 --------- ------------ Total liabilities............................... 153,951 50,180,000 --------- ------------ Stockholders' equity (deficit): Preferred stock; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding..................... -- -- Common stock, $.001 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized; Issued and outstanding 2,604,000 and 14,497,384 shares, respectively.................. 2,604 14,000 Additional paid-in capital........................ 67,396 144,413,000 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)........... (173,964) 2,021,000 --------- ------------ Total stockholders' equity (deficit)............ (103,964) 146,448,000 --------- ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)...................................... $ 49,987 $196,628,000 ========= ============ See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-12 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 25, 1997 (INCEPTION) NINE-MONTHS THROUGH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 ----------------- ------------------ (UNAUDITED) Revenue................................... $ -- $44,842,000 Cost of revenue........................... -- 30,765,000 Amortization of goodwill.................. -- 883,000 Depreciation.............................. -- 1,308,000 Selling, general and administrative ex- penses................................... 173,964 7,565,000 --------- ----------- (Loss) income from operations......... (173,964) 4,321,000 Other income (expense): Interest income....................... -- 615,000 Interest expense...................... -- (526,000) --------- ----------- Income (loss) before income taxes..... (173,964) 4,410,000 Income tax expense........................ -- 2,215,000 --------- ----------- Net (loss) income..................... $(173,964) $ 2,195,000 ========= =========== Per share amounts: Basic earnings........................ $ (.08) $ .25 ========= =========== Diluted earnings...................... $ (.08) $ .25 ========= =========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-13 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) ADDITIONAL RETAINED TOTAL COMMON PAID-IN EARNINGS STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK CAPITAL (DEFICIT) EQUITY (DEFICIT) ------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Initial capitalization....... $ 2,604 $ 67,396 $ -- $ 70,000 Net loss--1997............... -- -- (173,964) (173,964) ------- ------------ ---------- ------------ Balance at December 31, 1997. 2,604 67,396 (173,964) (103,964) Issuance of common stock-- nine-months ended September 30, 1998 (unaudited)........ 11,396 144,345,604 -- 144,357,000 Net income--nine-months ended September 30, 1998 (unaudited)................. -- -- 2,194,964 2,194,964 ------- ------------ ---------- ------------ Balance at September 30, 1998 (unaudited)................. $14,000 $144,413,000 $2,021,000 $146,448,000 ======= ============ ========== ============ See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-14 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD FROM NINE-MONTHS JULY 25, 1997 ENDED (INCEPTION) THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1997 1998 ------------------- ------------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss................................... $(173,964) $ 2,194,964 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation............................. -- 1,308,000 Amortization of goodwill................. -- 883,000 Amortization of deferred loan costs...... -- 96,000 Deferred income taxes.................... -- 516,000 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Increase in trade receivables............ -- (3,994,000) Decrease in other receivables............ -- 1,081,000 Decrease in prepaid expenses and deposits................................ -- 79,000 Increase in other non-current assets..... -- (186,000) Increase in accounts and notes payable... 62,077 2,367,049 Increase in accrued income taxes......... -- 616,000 Decrease in other accrued liabilities.... -- (127,000) --------- ------------ Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities.................. (111,887) 4,834,013 --------- ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired.................................. -- (95,336,000) Purchase of property and equipment......... -- (5,127,000) Amounts payable to related parties......... 91,874 2,106,000 --------- ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities.................. 91,874 (98,357,000) --------- ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of stock, net....... 70,000 90,982,000 Borrowings on credit facility.............. -- 26,000,000 Payment of deferred financing costs........ -- (622,000) Payments on long-term debt and capital leases.................................... -- (20,597,000) --------- ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities............................ 70,000 95,763,000 --------- ------------ Net increase in cash and cash equivalents.... 49,987 2,240,013 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of pe- riod........................................ -- 49,987 --------- ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period... $ 49,987 $ 2,290,000 ========= ============ See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-15 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business United Road Services, Inc. (formerly Towing America, Inc.), a Delaware corporation was formed in July 1997 to become a leading national provider of motor vehicle and equipment towing and transport services. United Road Services, Inc. elected to incorporate under the S-corporation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. United Road Services, Inc. changed its status to a C-corporation effective January 1, 1998. From inception through September 30, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. has acquired thirty-three businesses (the "Acquisitions"), seven of which closed simultaneously with the consummation of an initial public offering ("Offering") of its common stock on May 6, 1998. United Road Services, Inc. commenced operations when it acquired the Founding Companies on May 6, 1998. As such, it has a limited combined operating history and future success is dependent upon a number of factors which include, among others, the ability to integrate operations, reliance on the identification and integration of satisfactory acquisition candidates, the availability of acquisition financing, and the ability to manage growth and attract and retain quality management. (b) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments the fair value of United Road Services, Inc.'s financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (c) Use of Estimates Management of United Road Services, Inc. has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (d) Income Taxes From July 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997, United Road Services, Inc. elected to file federal and State income tax returns under S-corporation provisions. As such, earnings or losses flow through to the stockholder level. Accordingly, no income tax expense or benefit has been recorded by United Road Services, Inc. as of December 31, 1997. Effective January 1, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. elected to file federal and State income tax returns under C-corporation provisions. As a result of United Road Services, Inc. profit for the nine-months ended September 30, 1998, a tax expense has been recorded at September 30, 1998 at the effective tax rate expected by United Road Services, Inc. for the year ending December 31, 1998. (e) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary F-16 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Results of operations for the nine-months ended September 30, 1998 is not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year ended December 31, 1998. Subsequent to the Offering, regional subsidiaries were formed in order to facilitate the management of businesses acquired throughout the United States. In addition to these regional subsidiaries, thirteen of the businesses acquired are subsidiaries of United Road Services, Inc. Consequently, the interim financial information consists of consolidated amounts. (f) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 130 requires all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed in equal prominence with the other financial statements. United Road Services, Inc. adopted SFAS No. 130 during the period ended March 31, 1998, however the adoption of SFAS No. 130 did not have any effect on the reporting and display of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of United Road Services, Inc. There is no difference in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 between net income and comprehensive income. In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 established standards for the way public companies are to report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires those enterprises to report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. SFAS No. 131 focuses on a "management approach" concept as the basis for identifying reportable segments. The management approach is based on the way that management organizes the segments within the enterprise for making operating decisions and assessing performance. United Road Services, Inc. continues to evaluate the provisions of SFAS No. 131 and will adopt SFAS No. 131 as of and for the period ending December 31, 1998. In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SOP 98-1 requires that certain costs related to the development or purchase of internal-use software be capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software. SOP 98-1 also requires the costs related to the preliminary project stage and post-implementation/operations state of an internal-use computer software development project be expensed as incurred. United Road Services, Inc. adopted SOP 98-1 as of January 1, 1998. In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start- up Activities." SOP 98-5 requires the expensing of certain costs such as pre- operating expenses and organizational costs associated with the company's start-up activities. The effect of adoption is required to be accounted for as a cumulative change in accounting principle. United Road Services, Inc. adopted SOP 98-5 as of January 1, 1998. Since January 1, 1998, all start-up costs as defined under SOP 98-5 have been expensed. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. Management is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 133 on the United Road Services, Inc. consolidated financial statements. F-17 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (2) STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS United Road Services, Inc. effected a 100-for-one stock split on December 18, 1997 for each share of common stock of United Road Services, Inc. ("Common Stock") then outstanding. In addition United Road Services, Inc. increased authorized shares of Common Stock to 1,000,000 shares with a $.001 par value. Subsequently, and pursuant to an amended and restated certificate of incorporation of United Road Services, Inc., filed on February 23, 1998, the authorized number of shares have been increased to 40,000,000 (35,000,000 common shares and 5,000,000 preferred shares). Also on February 23, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effected a 3.72 for 1 stock split for all outstanding common shares. Common stock has been retroactively reflected in the accompanying financial statements and related notes. On December 18, 1997, United Road Services, Inc. authorized the issuance of 188,976 shares pursuant to the terms and conditions of a subscription agreement. At December 31, 1997 United Road Services, Inc. had obtained subscription agreements to purchase all authorized shares. These shares were issued and fully paid on January 1, 1998 for $3.36 per share. Loss per share was computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding after giving effect to the stock-splits referred to above. The weighted average number of shares used in the computation was 2,055,300 for period ended December 31, 1997. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was calculated using weighted average shares of 8,799,686 and 8,937,442, respectively. (3) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS United Road Services, Inc. is indebted to two of the primary stockholders under unsecured notes, bearing interest at 8.5% per annum. The notes and unpaid interest were repaid subsequent to the offering. (4) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (a) United Road Services, Inc. has signed definitive agreements to acquire seven companies (Founding Companies) to be effective simultaneously with the Offering and one company, Keystone Towing, Inc., to be acquired after the Offering. The companies to be acquired are: Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc., Smith-Christensen Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiary ("City Towing, Inc." d/b/a Quality Towing) Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc. Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc. Keystone Towing, Inc. ASC Transportation Services and subsidiary ("Auto Service Center" d/b/a ASC Truck Service) Milne Tow Service (b) The aggregate consideration to acquire the Founding Companies is approximately $27.8 million in cash and 2,375,741 in shares of Common Stock. Additionally, upon consummation of the Keystone Towing, Inc. acquisition, the stockholder will receive cash consideration of $4.5 million and 377,624 shares of Common Stock. (c) United Road Services, Inc. has received a commitment for a revolving line of credit of $50 million. The funding is intended to be used for acquisitions, capital expenditures, refinancing of debt not paid out of the proceeds of the Offering and for general corporate purposes. (d) Concurrently with the Acquisitions, United Road Services, Inc. may enter into an agreement with the stockholders to lease the building used in United Road Services, Inc.'s operation for negotiated amounts and terms. F-18 UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (e) Prior to the Acquisitions, several Founding Companies and Keystone Towing, Inc. intend to make distributions of certain net assets not to exceed approximately $930,000. (f) In January 1998, United Road Services, Inc. issued 29,760 shares to a member of the board of directors for a purchase price of $3.36 per share. In addition, options to purchase 215,000 shares were issued during January and February 1998 to several employees of United Road Services, Inc. and outside consultants. Stock options were issued at a price of $9.00 per share and vest over a three-year period. Additional options to purchase 40,000 shares are expected to be issued after the consummation of the Offering at the Offering price per share. (g) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effectively acquired the Founding Companies as a result of the successful completion of the Offering, as described in note 1(a). (h) On November 19, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. entered into a Purchase Agreement with Charter URS LLC ("Charterhouse") providing for the issuance to Charterhouse of up to $75 million aggregate principal amount of 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures ("Debentures") due 2008. The Debentures are convertible into United Road Services, Inc. Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $15.00 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the Purchase Agreement. The conversion price exceeded the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of execution of the Purchase Agreement. United Road Services, Inc. issued $43.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures to Charterhouse at a first closing on December 7, 1998. Issuance of the remaining $31.5 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures to Charterhouse is subject to approval of the stockholders of United Road Services, Inc. (5) ACQUISITIONS (UNAUDITED) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. acquired the seven businesses referred to as the Founding Companies. Between May 7, 1998 and September 30, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. acquired 25 other businesses for aggregate consideration (excluding assumed indebtedness) of approximately $63.7 million in cash and 1,708,907 shares of Common Stock with a recorded value of $28.8 million. The acquired companies are located throughout the United States, with the majority located in the Western Region of the country. These companies are engaged in the motor vehicle and equipment towing, recovery and transport services. The acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired of $83.7 million has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations as if all the acquisitions that have been made by United Road Services, Inc. through December 31, 1998, had occurred as of the beginning of the period presented, after giving effect to certain adjustments, including amortization of goodwill, additional depreciation expense, reduction in salaries and bonuses to former shareholders and related income tax effects. This pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had a single entity operated during such periods. YEAR ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- PROFORMA COMBINED PROFORMA COMBINED FOUNDING COMPANIES FOUNDING COMPANIES AND SELECTED ALL OTHER AND SELECTED ALL OTHER ACQUIRED COMPANIES ACQUISITIONS TOTAL ACQUIRED COMPANIES ACQUISITIONS TOTAL ------------------ ------------ -------- ------------------ ------------ -------- Net revenue............. $143,431 $12,376 $155,807 $129,382 $11,344 $140,726 ======== ======= ======== ======== ======= ======== Net income.............. $ 5,838 $ 506 $ 6,344 $ 6,963 $ 552 $ 7,515 ======== ======= ======== ======== ======= ======== Diluted net income per share.................. $ 0.53 $ 0.63 ======== ======== United Road Services Inc. is committed to acquire one business with a purchase price of $10.4 million in cash, 996,351 shares of common stock and an assumption of $4.4 million of debt. F-19 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholder Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. (collectively "Northland") as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the related combined statements of operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of Northland's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall combined financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of their combined operations and their combined cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York January 28, 1998, except as to note 14(b), which is as of May 6, 1998 F-20 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 --------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents.................. $ 432,949 $ 407,309 $ 806,933 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $40,000 in 1996 and $75,000 in 1997....................... 416,220 942,432 814,778 Accounts receivable from employees......... 4,955 3,445 40,822 Notes receivable........................... 35,068 17,453 20,933 Income tax receivable (note 7)............. 37,584 -- -- Prepaid and other current assets (note 2).. 74,302 113,558 76,555 Deferred income taxes (note 7)............. 9,000 17,000 17,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current assets..................... 1,010,078 1,501,197 1,777,021 Property and equipment, net (notes 3, 5 and 6).......................................... 2,204,802 3,924,055 3,886,336 Notes receivable............................. 44,044 31,468 14,347 Other assets................................. 8,862 8,426 8,426 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets............................. $3,267,786 $5,465,146 $5,686,130 ========== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of notes payable (note 5)........................................ $ 282,824 $ 346,859 $ 324,347 Current installments of obligations under capital leases (note 6)................... 4,408 147,538 131,883 Payable to related parties (note 10)....... 159,505 53,849 47,756 Accounts payable........................... 210,998 188,064 204,058 Income taxes payable (note 7).............. -- 261,933 317,465 Accrued payroll and related costs.......... 18,062 52,676 105,949 Other accrued liabilities (note 4)......... 98,914 51,300 28,705 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities................ 774,711 1,102,219 1,160,163 Long-term liabilities: Notes payable, excluding current installments (note 5)..................... 318,382 279,963 219,074 Obligations under capital leases, excluding current installments (note 6)............. 12,833 793,774 710,171 Deferred income taxes (note 7)............. 171,000 244,000 244,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities........................ 1,276,926 2,419,956 2,333,408 ---------- ---------- ---------- Stockholder's equity: Common stock, $1 par value. Authorized, issued and outstanding 2,000 shares in 1996 and 1997............................. 2,000 2,000 2,000 Retained earnings.......................... 1,988,860 3,043,190 3,350,722 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total stockholder's equity............... 1,990,860 3,045,190 3,352,722 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholder's equity.................................. $3,267,786 $5,465,146 $5,686,130 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-21 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS THREE-MONTHS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED MARCH 31 ----------------------------------- ---------------------- 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............. $4,671,164 $6,353,290 $10,159,113 $2,081,610 $3,057,307 Cost of revenue......... 3,683,119 5,132,828 7,341,748 1,237,243 2,451,066 ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit........ 988,045 1,220,462 2,817,365 844,367 606,241 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 663,723 874,559 1,378,872 201,071 281,946 ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations......... 324,322 345,903 1,438,493 643,296 324,295 ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest expense...... (48,825) (79,384) (139,099) (18,122) (10,674) Interest income....... 16,624 37,701 35,723 19,904 31,498 Gain (loss) on sale of assets............... (14,540) -- (34,568) 23,000 60,127 Other................. 29,078 41,282 88,781 (24,183) -- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes.............. 306,659 345,502 1,389,330 643,895 405,246 Income tax expense (benefit) (note 7)............... 31,400 (710) 335,000 155,258 97,714 ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Net income.......... $ 275,259 $ 346,212 $ 1,054,330 $ 488,637 $ 307,532 ========== ========== =========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-22 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------ ---------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 1994................... $2,000 $1,367,389 $1,369,389 Net income--1995............................... -- 275,259 275,259 ------ ---------- ---------- Balance at December 31, 1995................... 2,000 1,642,648 1,644,648 Net income--1996............................... -- 346,212 346,212 ------ ---------- ---------- Balance at December 31, 1996................... 2,000 1,988,860 1,990,860 Net income--1997............................... -- 1,054,330 1,054,330 ------ ---------- ---------- Balance at December 31, 1997................... 2,000 3,043,190 3,045,190 Net income--three-months ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)................................... -- 307,532 307,532 ------ ---------- ---------- Balance at March 31, 1998 (unaudited).......... $2,000 $3,350,722 $3,352,722 ====== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-23 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE-MONTHS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ENDED MARCH 31 -------------------------------- -------------------- 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income............. $ 275,259 $ 346,212 $1,054,330 $ 488,637 $ 307,532 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization........ 181,634 224,637 289,479 66,815 73,596 Deferred income taxes............... (11,000) (6,000) 65,000 -- -- Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment........... 14,540 -- 34,568 (23,000) (60,127) Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable.......... (115,982) 138,452 (526,212) (275,875) 127,654 Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable from employees........... 1,185 (4,100) 1,510 (24,420) (37,377) Decrease (increase) in income tax receivable.......... -- -- 37,584 (5,791) -- Decrease (increase) in prepaid and other current assets...... (17,892) 16,331 (39,256) (23,374) 37,003 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable. 716 23,236 (22,934) (28,080) 15,994 Increase in income taxes payable....... -- -- 261,933 -- 55,532 Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related costs... (85,348) (14,137) 34,614 1,313 53,273 Increase (decrease) in amounts payable to related parties.. 20,552 16,410 (105,656) 16,303 (6,093) Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities......... 25,946 2,880 (47,614) (12,816) (22,595) --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities........ 289,610 743,921 1,037,346 179,712 544,392 --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment......... (229,888) (395,881) (762,597) (271,868) (54,450) Proceeds from sale of equipment............. 53,044 -- 67,656 23,000 78,700 Decrease in notes receivable............ 8,159 (30,984) 30,191 38,697 13,641 --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities........ (168,685) (426,865) (664,750) (210,171) 37,891 --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long- term debt............. -- -- 24,629 -- 15,434 Principal payments on long-term debt........ (139,745) (156,620) (317,543) (76,931) (98,835) Principal payments on obligations under capital leases........ -- (1,351) (105,322) (603) (99,258) --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities........ (139,745) (157,971) (398,236) (77,534) (182,659) --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- Net (decrease) increase in cash.. (18,820) 159,085 (25,640) (107,993) 399,624 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.... 292,684 273,864 432,949 432,949 407,309 --------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period................. $ 273,864 $ 432,949 $ 407,309 $ 324,956 $ 806,933 ========= ========= ========== ========= ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest............. $ 48,825 $ 79,384 $ 139,099 $ 18,122 $ 10,674 ========= ========= ========== ========= ========= Income taxes......... $ 7,024 $ 79,835 $ 6,480 $ 161,049 $ 42,182 ========= ========= ========== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-24 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. (referred to collectively as "Northland") were founded in 1977 and 1992, respectively. Northland's primary business is transporting vehicles for auto auctions, leasing companies, auto dealers, manufacturers and individuals, primarily in the Midwestern United States. Northland has three facilities in Detroit. It operates approximately 55 vehicles. Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. owns a fleet of trucks and trailers and contracts out work primarily with Northland Auto Transporters, Inc., and to a limited extent, third party contractors. (b) Principles of Combination The combined financial statements include the financial statements of Northland Auto Transporters, Inc., the auto hauling company, and Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc., a truck leasing company. Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. is a C-corporation while Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. is an S- corporation. All sales relating to intercompany leasing arrangements have been eliminated. Both entities have the same management and principal stockholder ownership. (c) Revenue Recognition Northland operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. Northland's revenue is derived from customers who require transportation of vehicles and equipment. Transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents of $432,949 and $407,309 at December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively, consist of bank accounts and certificates of deposit with an initial term of less than three months. For purposes of the statements of cash flows, Northland considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (e) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Plant and equipment under capital leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, Northland provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives. Transportation equipment....................................... 10-20 years Furniture and Fixtures......................................... 7 years Office Equipment............................................... 5 years Automobiles.................................................... 5 years (f) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Northland on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Northland's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. F-25 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method for Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. is a subchapter S-corporation. As such, all taxable events are recorded by the stockholder currently on his personal tax returns. (h) Use of Estimates Management of Northland has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (i) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepaid and other current assets consists of: DECEMBER 31 ---------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ------- -------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Prepaid insurance............................. $14,818 $ 28,172 $17,638 Prepaid vehicle registration.................. 25,978 35,778 23,852 Deposits on trucks............................ 12,403 16,633 29,843 Miscellaneous advances........................ 12,716 9,320 205 Prepaid property and other taxes.............. 8,387 23,655 5,017 ------- -------- ------- $74,302 $113,558 $76,555 ======= ======== ======= (3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following: DECEMBER 31 ---------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation equipment.............. $2,745,094 $4,457,178 $4,336,121 Furniture and fixtures................ 123,585 147,035 141,338 Office equipment...................... 34,449 34,244 34,244 Automobiles........................... 64,781 126,926 124,009 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total............................... 2,967,909 4,765,383 4,635,712 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization......................... (763,107) (841,328) (749,376) ---------- ---------- ---------- $2,204,802 $3,924,055 $3,886,336 ========== ========== ========== Depreciation of property and equipment in 1995, 1996 and 1997 totaled $181,198, $224,201 and $289,043, respectively. F-26 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (4) OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES Other accrued liabilities consists of: DECEMBER 31 --------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ------- ------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Accrued highway use tax............................. $ 9,487 $14,300 $ 4,247 Accrued insurance................................... 12,324 6,880 5,397 Accrued profit sharing.............................. 64,196 -- -- Other............................................... 12,907 30,120 19,061 ------- ------- ------- $98,914 $51,300 $28,705 ======= ======= ======= (5) INDEBTEDNESS Northland's long-term debt consisted of the following: DECEMBER 31 -------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 --------- --------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Note payable to Navistar Financial Corp., payable in monthly installments of $1,188, including interest at 8.755%, maturing June 2000. Secured by equipment. ................ $ 43,095 $ 31,081 $ 43,113 Note payable to First of America Bank, payable in monthly installments of $11,029, including interest at 8.25%, maturing May 1999. Secured by equipment. ................ 288,698 176,248 146,308 Note payable to First of America Bank, payable in monthly principal installments of $7,320, plus interest at .75% above the prime lending rate (9.0% and 9.25% at December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively), maturing July 1998. Secured by equipment. .. 141,143 49,628 25,492 Note payable to First of America Bank, payable in monthly installments of $6,290, including interest at 8.25%, maturing October 1998. Secured by equipment. ........ 128,270 60,948 28,150 Note payable to First of America Bank, payable in monthly principal installments of $6,771, including interest at the Bank's base lending rate (8.50% at December 31, 1997), maturing April 10, 2001. secured by equipment. ................................. -- 288,656 281,234 Various notes payable secured by equipment... -- 20,261 19,124 --------- --------- --------- Total long-term debt....................... 601,206 626,822 543,421 Less installments due within one year........ (282,824) (346,859) (324,347) --------- --------- --------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments.............................. $ 318,382 $ 279,963 $ 219,074 ========= ========= ========= Annual maturities of long-term debt for the next four years are as follows: 1998.............................................................. $346,859 1999.............................................................. 147,902 2000.............................................................. 87,161 2001.............................................................. 44,900 -------- $626,822 ======== F-27 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (6) LEASES Northland leases equipment under capital leases which expire in stages from August 2000 to July 2002. Northland leases its operating facility from a third party under a cancelable operating lease. Rent expense in 1995, 1996 and 1997 was $40,054, $58,515 and $41,700, respectively. Following is a summary of transportation equipment held under capital leases: DECEMBER 31 ------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation equipment................. $18,000 $1,047,298 $1,047,298 Less accumulated amortization............ (3,600) (298,619) (372,374) ------- ---------- ---------- $14,400 $ 748,679 $ 674,924 ======= ========== ========== Future minimum capital lease payments as of December 31, 1997 are: YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, CAPITAL ------------------------ LEASES 1998........................................................... $ 213,228 1999........................................................... 216,655 2000........................................................... 214,758 2001........................................................... 210,973 2002........................................................... 298,065 ---------- Total........................................................ 1,153,679 Less amount representing interest.............................. (212,367) ---------- Present value of net minimum capital lease payments............ $ 941,312 ========== (7) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 consists of: 1995 1996 1997 Current: Federal...................................... $ 42,400 $ 5,290 $270,000 Deferred....................................... (11,000) (6,000) 65,000 -------- ------- -------- $ 31,400 $ (710) $335,000 ======== ======= ======== The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the Federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate. 1995 1996 1997 Computed expected tax expense............. $104,264 $ 117,471 $ 472,372 Effect of earnings from S-corporation..... (77,750) (123,441) (141,644) Non-deductible meals and entertainment expenses................................. 4,886 5,260 4,272 -------- --------- --------- $ 31,400 $ (710) $ 335,000 ======== ========= ========= F-28 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 are presented below: 1996 1997 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts................... $ 9,000 $ 17,000 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation lives and methods................... (171,000) (244,000) --------- --------- Net deferred tax liability...................... $(162,000) $(227,000) ========= ========= At December 31, 1995, the net deferred tax liability was $168,000. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not Northland will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced. (8) NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS During 1995, 1996 and 1997, Northland leased transportation equipment totaling $200,000, $360,523 and, $1,347,923 respectively, through capital leases with several lending institutions. (9) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Northland has a retirement savings plan pursuant to section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code that is available to all employees with at least one year of service to Northland and that are at least 21 years of age. Eligible participants may contribute up to 15% of their compensation. Northland provides discretionary matching contributions to the Plan which amounted to, $12,985, $64,196 and $0 in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. (10) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Northland has borrowed funds from its principal stockholder and has outstanding notes payable as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 of $159,505 and $53,849. Such amounts are included in notes payable on the combined balance sheets. The notes accrue interest at 8%, compounded monthly. (11) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various legal claims arise against Northland during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial statements. (12) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS Two customers, GE Capital and C.T. Services, accounted for a combined 10.7% and 16.4% of Northland's sales in 1996 and 1997, respectively. The loss of one or both of these customers could significantly effect Northland's performance. F-29 NORTHLAND AUTO TRANSPORTERS, INC. AND NORTHLAND FLEET LEASING, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (13) ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS During 1995, 1996 and 1997, Northland recorded provisions for the allowance for doubtful accounts in the amounts of $32,000, $30,000 and $52,000, respectively. During 1995, 1996 and 1997, Northland wrote-off an average of $17,000 in each year. (14) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (a) During February 1998, the stockholder entered into a definitive agreement to sell Northland to United Road Services, Inc. The transaction, effected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Services, Inc., is contingent and effective upon the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. The anticipated selling price of Northland exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. (b) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effectively acquired Northland as a result of the successful completion of the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. F-30 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholder Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc. ("Falcon") as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of Falcon's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York January 17, 1998, except as to note 11(c), which is as of May 6, 1998 F-31 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 --------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash....................................... $ 23,505 $ 3,527 $ 3,024 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $67,650 in 1996 and $188,500 in 1997...................... 476,896 717,560 563,353 Inventories................................ 24,868 26,068 26,068 Prepaid and other current assets (note 2).. 46,537 131,328 149,729 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current assets..................... 571,806 878,483 742,174 Property and equipment, net (notes 3, 5 and 6).......................................... 1,656,635 2,423,368 2,453,169 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets............................. $2,228,441 $3,301,851 $3,195,343 ========== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 5).................................. $ 123,722 $ 264,081 $ 355,393 Current installments of obligations under capital leases (note 6).................................. 252,527 368,590 368,590 Borrowings under lines of credit (note 5).. 36,150 47,121 45,316 Accounts payable........................... 178,357 546,301 595,073 Accrued payroll and related costs.......... 57,000 67,701 67,701 Income taxes payable (note 8).............. 98,698 207,399 216,261 Other accrued liabilities (note 4)......... 137,600 214,979 219,959 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities................ 884,054 1,716,172 1,868,293 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 5)..................... 225,386 250,196 72,831 Obligations under capital leases, excluding current installments (note 6)............. 630,677 716,288 624,140 Deferred income taxes (note 8)............. 11,733 10,555 10,555 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities........................ 1,751,850 2,693,211 2,575,819 ---------- ---------- ---------- Stockholder's equity: Common stock, no par or stated value. Authorized 1,000 shares; issued and outstanding 750 shares in 1996 and 1997... -- -- -- Retained earnings.......................... 476,591 608,640 619,524 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total stockholder's equity............... 476,591 608,640 619,524 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholder's equity.................................. $2,228,441 $3,301,851 $3,195,343 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-32 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS THREE-MONTHS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ENDED MARCH 31 ---------------------------------- ---------------------- 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............. $4,351,847 $6,203,104 $7,784,766 $1,697,166 $1,965,856 Cost of revenue......... 3,492,248 4,638,239 5,955,423 1,265,627 1,430,094 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit........ 859,599 1,564,865 1,829,343 431,539 535,762 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 952,260 1,190,631 1,614,386 420,944 505,544 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from operations......... (92,661) 374,234 214,957 10,595 30,218 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest expense...... (77,176) (129,150) (147,700) (35,021) (10,472) Gain (loss) on sale of equipment............ (417) -- 98,735 (9,323) -- Other................. 38,508 12,167 73,580 16,041 -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes....... (131,746) 257,251 239,572 (17,708) 19,746 Income tax expense (benefit) (note 8)..... 15,707 94,723 107,523 (7,947) 8,862 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss)... $ (147,453) $ 162,528 $ 132,049 $ (9,761) $ 10,884 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-33 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------ --------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 1994................... $-- $ 461,516 $ 461,516 Net loss--1995................................. -- (147,453) (147,453) ---- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1995................... -- 314,063 314,063 Net income--1996............................... -- 162,528 162,528 ---- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1996................... -- 476,591 476,591 Net income--1997............................... -- 132,049 132,049 ---- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1997................... -- 608,640 608,640 Net loss--three-months ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)................................... -- 10,884 10,884 ---- --------- --------- Balance at March 31, 1998 (unaudited).......... $-- $ 619,524 $ 619,524 ==== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-34 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE-MONTHS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ENDED MARCH 31 ------------------------------- ------------------ 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss)....... $(147,453) $ 162,528 $ 132,049 $ (9,761) $ 10,884 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization......... 343,595 431,828 621,673 139,697 121,399 Deferred income taxes. 15,707 (3,975) (1,178) -- -- (Gain) loss on sale of equipment............ 417 -- (98,735) 9,323 -- Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable........... (1,169) (236,557) (240,664) (2,334) 154,207 Increase in inventories.......... -- -- (1,200) (1,200) -- Decrease (increase) in prepaid and other current assets....... (10,524) (9,236) (84,791) 1,817 (18,401) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable..... 104,440 (8,097) 367,944 58,796 48,772 Increase in accrued payroll and related costs................ 71,443 53,937 10,701 -- -- Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable. (20,542) 98,698 108,701 (7,947) 8,862 Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities.......... 7,434 (12,591) 77,379 434 4,980 --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities......... 363,348 476,535 891,879 188,825 330,703 --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Cash flows used in investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment.......... (290,177) (169,861) (919,049) (93,685) (151,200) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment.............. -- -- 141,100 -- -- --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities......... (290,177) (169,861) (777,949) (93,685) (151,200) --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt................... 75,047 -- 384,609 -- -- Payments on notes payable and capital leases................. (120,031) (282,833) (529,488) (122,471) (178,201) Net borrowings under lines of credit........ (36,066) (2,784) 10,971 8,259 (1,805) --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities......... (81,050) (285,617) (133,908) (114,212) (180,006) --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net (decrease) increase in cash................. (7,879) 21,057 (19,978) (19,072) (503) Cash at beginning of period.................. 10,327 2,448 23,505 23,505 3,527 --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Cash at end of period.... $ 2,448 $ 23,505 $ 3,527 $ 4,433 $ 3,024 ========= ========= ========= ======== ======== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest................ $ 74,280 $ 125,435 $ 144,806 $ 35,021 $ 10,472 ========= ========= ========= ======== ======== Income taxes............ $ -- $ 12,591 $ -- $ -- $ -- ========= ========= ========= ======== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-35 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc. ("Falcon") was founded in 1985. Falcon's primary business is transporting vehicles for dealers, leasing companies, auction companies and long-haul transporters in the Western United States. Falcon has facilities in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix. It operates approximately 50 vehicles. (b) Revenue Recognition Falcon operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. Falcon's revenue is derived from customers who require transport of vehicles and equipment. Transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles and equipment to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (c) Inventories Inventories, which consist principally of replacement tires and truck parts, are stated at the lower of cost or market. (d) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, Falcon provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Transportation and towing equipment................................ 5 years Machinery and equipment............................................ 5 years Leasehold improvements............................................. 5 years Furniture and fixtures............................................. 5 years Office equipment................................................... 5 years (e) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Falcon on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Falcon's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (f) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (g) Use of Estimates Management of Falcon has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. F-36 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (h) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PREPAID EXPENSES Prepaid and other current assets consists of: DECEMBER 31 ---------------- 1996 1997 ------- -------- Prepaid vehicle registration............................. $ -- $ 64,790 Prepaid insurance........................................ 19,414 27,340 Other.................................................... 27,123 39,198 ------- -------- $46,537 $131,328 ======= ======== (3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following: DECEMBER 31 ------------------------ MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ----------- ----------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation and towing equipment......................... $ 2,970,070 $ 4,124,483 $ 4,275,683 Machinery and equipment............ 70,296 104,411 104,411 Leasehold improvements............. 26,489 43,653 43,653 Furniture and fixtures............. 10,448 14,298 14,298 Office equipment................... 19,225 19,225 19,225 Construction-in-progress........... -- 33,000 33,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total............................ 3,096,528 4,339,070 4,490,270 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization...................... (1,439,893) (1,915,702) (2,037,101) ----------- ----------- ----------- $ 1,656,635 $ 2,423,368 $ 2,453,169 =========== =========== =========== Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment in 1995, 1996 and 1997 totaled $343,595, $431,828 and $621,673, respectively. (4) OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES Other accrued liabilities consists of: DECEMBER 31 ----------------- 1996 1997 -------- -------- Accrued insurance premiums.............................. $ 20,248 $ 17,712 Accrued fuel expenses................................... 31,827 80,055 Accrued commissions..................................... 43,000 51,000 Accrued vacation........................................ 18,000 21,000 Accrued 401(k) contributions............................ -- 17,983 Other................................................... 24,525 27,229 -------- -------- $137,600 $214,979 ======== ======== F-37 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) INDEBTEDNESS Falcon has available a $50,000 line of credit with $36,150 and $47,121 outstanding at December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively, secured by the assets of Falcon and a guarantee by Falcon's stockholder. Interest is payable at 11.5%. Falcon's long-term debt consists of: DECEMBER 31 -------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 --------- --------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Notes payable to banks payable in monthly installments ranging from $1,024 to $2,909, including interest ranging from 9.0% to 10.5%, and maturing at dates ranging from April, 1998 to April, 2000. Secured by vehicles and equipment. ............... $ 349,108 $ 514,277 $428,224 Less installments due within one year... (123,722) (264,081) (355,393) --------- --------- -------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments........................... $ 225,386 $ 250,196 $ 72,831 ========= ========= ======== The aggregate maturities of long-term debt subsequent to December 31, 1997 are as follows: 1998.............................................................. $264,081 1999.............................................................. 166,798 2000.............................................................. 83,398 -------- $514,277 ======== (6) LEASES Falcon is the lessee of vehicles under a number of capital leases which expire in stages from April 1999 to November 2000. Following is a summary of equipment held under capital leases: DECEMBER 31 ----------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ---------- ----------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation and towing equipment......................... $1,612,687 $ 2,124,409 $ 2,124,409 Less accumulated amortization...... (703,928) (1,036,670) (1,127,996) ---------- ----------- ----------- $ 908,759 $ 1,087,739 $ 996,413 ========== =========== =========== Falcon leases the land and buildings used for its operations at the El Monte and Phoenix locations under lease agreements with its sole stockholder. These agreements provide for annual rental payments of $288,000 beginning December 1996 and $37,000 beginning March 1997 at the El Monte and Phoenix locations, respectively. Rent paid to the stockholder in 1995, 1996 and 1997 was $0, $24,000 and $319,000, respectively. Additionally, Falcon has a cancelable lease for the land and building used for its operations at the Newark, CA location from an unrelated third party for annual rental payments of approximately $48,000. The leases are classified as operating leases. Falcon is responsible for all operating costs related to the properties. Total rent expense for 1995, 1996 and 1997 was $240,003, $265,103 and $438,003, respectively. F-38 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) and future minimum capital lease payments as of December 31, 1997 are: CAPITAL OPERATING YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, LEASES LEASES 1998............................................... $ 473,698 $ 325,000 1999............................................... 400,408 325,000 2000............................................... 254,520 325,000 2001............................................... 14,112 277,000 2002............................................... -- 3,100 ---------- ---------- Total............................................ 1,142,738 $1,255,100 ========== Less amount representing interest.................. (57,860) ---------- Present value of net minimum capital lease payments........................................ $1,084,878 ========== (7) NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS During 1995, 1996 and 1997, Falcon financed certain purchases of vehicles and equipment totaling $571,137, $671,086 and $511,722, respectively. (8) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 consists of: 1995 1996 1997 Current: Federal....................................... $ -- $77,500 $ 86,271 State......................................... -- 21,198 22,430 ------- ------- -------- -- 98,698 108,701 Deferred........................................ 15,707 (3,975) (1,178) ------- ------- -------- $15,707 $94,723 $107,523 ======= ======= ======== The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the Federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate. 1995 1996 1997 Computed expected tax (benefit) expense...... $(44,794) $ 87,465 $ 81,454 State income taxes (benefit), net of Federal benefit..................................... (8,087) 13,991 14,803 Non-deductible meals and entertainment expenses.................................... 1,428 354 2,116 Tax penalties and disallowances.............. -- 5,724 3,898 Net operating loss carryforward for which no benefit will be derived..................... 73,039 -- -- Basis difference in fixed assets which will not result in a tax benefit or loss......... (5,879) (12,811) 5,252 -------- -------- -------- $ 15,707 $ 94,723 $107,523 ======== ======== ======== The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 relate to fixed assets caused by differences in depreciation lives and methods and total $15,707, $11,733 and $10,555, respectively. F-39 FALCON TOWING AND AUTO DELIVERY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (9) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Falcon has a retirement savings plan pursuant to section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code that is available to all employees with at least one year of service to Falcon and that are at least twenty-one years of age. Falcon provides matching funds of 25% of eligible contributions to the Plan which amounted to $0, $0 and $18,000 in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. (10) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Falcon leases land and buildings, located at the El Monte and Phoenix locations, from the sole stockholder (see note 6). (11) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (a) During February 1998, the stockholder entered into a definitive agreement to sell Falcon to United Road Services, Inc. The transaction, effected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Services, Inc., is contingent and effective upon the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. The anticipated selling price of Falcon exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. (b) Concurrently with the acquisition, United Road Services, Inc. will enter into agreements with the stockholder to lease land and buildings used in Falcon's operations for negotiated amounts and terms. (c) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effectively acquired Falcon as a result of the successful completion of the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. F-40 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders Smith-Christensen Enterprises, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Smith- Christensen Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiary (City Towing, Inc. d/b/a Quality Towing) ("Quality") as of January 31, 1997 and December 31, 1997, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years ended January 31, 1996 and 1997 and for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Quality's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Smith-Christensen Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiary (City Towing, Inc. d/b/a Quality Towing) as of January 31, 1997 and December 31, 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years ended January 31, 1996 and 1997 and for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York January 16, 1998, except as to note 11(c), which is as of May 6, 1998 F-41 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1997 1998 ----------- ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash.................................... $ 180,269 $ 266,687 $ 308,414 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $26,850 and $75,850 at January 31, 1997 and December 31, 1997, respectively.... 88,518 277,966 283,677 Accounts receivable from related parties (note 9)............................... 10,665 50,151 50,151 Due from employees...................... 19,124 22,053 15,955 Inventories............................. 20,661 9,950 29,372 Prepaid expenses (note 2)............... 30,048 19,680 46,988 Other current assets.................... 900 900 900 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current assets.................. 350,185 647,387 735,457 Property, plant and equipment, net (notes 3 and 5)................................. 2,653,243 2,877,229 3,165,423 Accounts receivable from related parties (note 9)................................. 157,294 831,733 454,441 Other assets, net (note 4)................ 118,908 98,905 98,905 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets.......................... $3,279,630 $4,455,254 $4,454,226 ========== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 5)............................... $ 447,875 $ 541,836 $ 522,470 Accounts payable........................ 38,278 68,203 163,506 Accrued payroll and related costs....... 28,757 85,563 21,832 Income taxes payable (note 7)........... 60,863 345,339 336,039 Other accrued expenses.................. 5,305 3,110 25,418 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities............. 581,078 1,044,051 1,069,265 ---------- ---------- ---------- Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 5).................. 2,415,340 2,188,038 2,188,038 Deferred income taxes (note 7).......... 193,379 312,721 312,721 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities..................... 3,189,797 3,544,810 3,570,024 ---------- ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, no par value. Authorized 2,500 shares; issued and outstanding 2,425 shares............... 20,000 20,000 20,000 Retained earnings....................... 69,833 890,444 864,202 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity............ 89,833 910,444 884,202 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity............................... $3,279,630 $4,455,254 $4,454,226 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-42 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS TWELVE-MONTH THREE-MONTH PERIODS PERIOD ENDED ENDED MARCH 31 YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 ---------------------- JANUARY 31, 1996 JANUARY 31, 1997 (NOTE 1(B)) 1997 1998 ---------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............. $4,395,762 $5,395,475 $6,802,474 $1,533,327 $1,954,670 Cost of revenue......... 2,579,463 3,214,772 3,849,138 1,014,657 1,223,785 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit........ 1,816,299 2,180,703 2,953,336 518,670 730,885 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 1,436,488 1,194,716 1,389,707 234,887 520,620 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations......... 379,811 985,987 1,563,629 283,783 210,265 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest expense...... (258,554) (325,370) (277,436) (70,352) (64,460) Interest income....... -- -- 4,524 -- -- Other................. (25,005) 131,721 (27,375) (127,032) (181,347) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes....... 96,252 792,338 1,263,342 86,399 (35,542) Income tax expense (benefit) (note 7)..... 103,752 277,623 440,978 30,240 (9,300) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss)... $ (7,500) $ 514,715 $ 822,364 $ 56,159 $ (26,242) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-43 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY TOTAL RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS' COMMON EARNINGS EQUITY STOCK (DEFICIT) (DEFICIT) ------- --------- ------------- Balance at January 31, 1995................... $20,000 $(437,382) $(417,382) Net loss--year ended January 31, 1996......... -- (7,500) (7,500) ------- --------- --------- Balance at January 31, 1996................... 20,000 (444,882) (424,882) Net income--year ended January 31, 1997....... -- 514,715 514,715 ------- --------- --------- Balance at January 31, 1997................... 20,000 69,833 89,833 Net income--twelve-months ended December 31, 1997......................................... -- 822,364 822,364 Net loss--month of January 1997 (note 1(b))... -- (1,753) (1,753) ------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1997.................. 20,000 890,444 910,444 Net loss--three-month periods ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)............................. -- (26,242) (26,242) ------- --------- --------- Balance at March 31, 1998 (unaudited)......... $20,000 $ 864,202 $ 884,202 ======= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-44 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED TWELVE-MONTH MARCH 31 YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED ------------------ JANUARY 31, 1996 JANUARY 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1997 1997 1998 ---------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------- -------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss)..... $ (7,500) $ 514,715 $ 822,364 $ 56,159 $(26,242) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Net loss for the month of January 1997 (note 1(b))... -- -- (1,753) -- -- Depreciation and amortization....... 237,118 322,628 268,732 67,183 23,638 Deferred income taxes.............. 151,090 106,198 119,342 -- -- Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable......... (74,638) 63,597 (189,448) 141,456 (5,711) Increase in due from related parties.... (6,512) (10,285) (39,486) -- -- Decrease (increase) in due from employees.......... -- -- (2,929) -- 6,098 Decrease (increase) in inventories..... -- (20,661) 10,711 5,175 (19,422) Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses........... (29,858) 7,609 10,368 (262,315) (27,308) Decrease (increase) in receivables from related parties.... (34,549) (297,009) (674,439) -- 377,292 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable............ 65,853 (49,744) 29,925 (15,789) 95,303 Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related costs.. 62,316 (58,732) 56,806 52,697 (63,731) Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable............ (30,809) 75,650 284,476 (2,214) (9,300) (Decrease) increase in other accrued expenses........... 6,130 (1,785) (2,195) -- 22,308 --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities....... 338,641 652,181 692,474 42,352 372,925 --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment............ (700,708) (493,663) (472,715) (175,175) (311,832) Purchase of Custom Towing............... (200,000) -- -- -- -- --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities....... (900,708) (493,663) (472,715) (175,175) (311,832) --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long- term debt............ 424,979 -- -- 76,624 -- Principal payments on long-term debt....... -- (104,014) (133,341) -- (19,366) Proceeds from borrowings under lines of credit...... 150,000 120,000 -- -- -- --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities....... 574,979 15,986 (133,341) 76,624 (19,366) --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Net increase in cash... 12,912 174,504 86,418 (56,199) 41,727 Cash at beginning of period................ (7,147) 5,765 180,269 258,181 266,687 --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- Cash at end of period.. $ 5,765 $ 180,269 $ 266,687 $201,982 $308,414 ========= ========= ========= ======== ======== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest............ $ 258,554 $ 325,370 $ 253,242 $ 63,310 $ 62,063 ========= ========= ========= ======== ======== Income taxes........ $ 58,439 $ 61,656 $ 37,160 $ 9,290 $ 11,889 ========= ========= ========= ======== ======== See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-45 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JANUARY 31, 1996, JANUARY 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Smith-Christensen Enterprises, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary City Towing, Inc. (d/b/a Quality Towing), collectively referred to herein as "Quality," were founded in 1988 and 1968, respectively. Quality's primary business is towing, impounding and storing vehicles for municipal, governmental and commercial customers in Southern Nevada. Quality has two facilities in Las Vegas. It operates approximately 40 vehicles. (b) Periods Presented Because Quality has a fiscal year end of January 31, the statements of operations, stockholder's equity and cash flows for Quality's most recent twelve-month period includes the results of operations for the month of January 1997, which is also included in the prior fiscal year ended January 31, 1997. The following represents the condensed results of operations for the month of January 1997 which is included in the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1997 and in the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997: Net revenue..................................................... $440,053 Cost of revenue................................................. 242,564 -------- Gross profit................................................ 197,489 Selling, general and administrative expenses.................... 174,187 -------- Income from operations...................................... 23,302 -------- Other expenses: Interest expense.............................................. (24,193) Other......................................................... (862) -------- Loss before income taxes.................................... (1,753) Income tax expense.......................................... -- -------- Net loss.................................................... $ (1,753) ======== (c) Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Smith-Christensen Enterprises, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary City Towing, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (d) Revenue Recognition Quality operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. Quality's revenue is derived from customers who require a towing service, fees related to the storage of vehicles that have been towed, transport of vehicles and equipment, and auction sales of unclaimed vehicles. Towing revenue is recognized at the completion of each towing engagement, storage fees are accrued over the period the vehicles are held in the impound facility, transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles/equipment to their final destination, and revenue from auction sales are recorded when title to the vehicles has been transferred. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. F-46 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (e) Inventories Inventories consist of vehicles that will be offered for auction. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. (f) Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, Quality provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Buildings...................................................... 28-30 years Leasehold improvements......................................... 15-30 years Transportation and towing equipment............................ 5-15 years Office equipment............................................... 3-5 years Machinery and other equipment.................................. 5 years (g) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Quality on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Quality's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (h) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (i) Use of Estimates Management of Quality has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (j) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PREPAID EXPENSES Prepaid expenses consist of the following: JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1997 1998 ----------- ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Prepaid insurance..................... $28,010 $19,680 $45,988 Prepaid interest...................... 2,038 -- -- ------- ------- ------- $30,048 $19,680 $45,988 ======= ======= ======= F-47 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (3) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1997 1998 ----------- ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Land................................. $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 Buildings............................ 156,225 156,225 156,225 Leasehold improvements............... 278,925 278,925 278,925 Transportation and towing equipment.. 2,109,893 2,481,396 2,736,468 Office equipment..................... 123,691 212,066 222,089 Machinery and other equipment........ 112,889 125,726 172,463 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total.............................. 3,381,623 3,854,338 4,166,170 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization........................ (728,380) (977,109) (1,000,747) ---------- ---------- ---------- $2,653,243 $2,877,229 $3,165,423 ========== ========== ========== Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment for the years ended January 31, 1996 and 1997 and the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1997, totaled $140,910, $224,196, and $271,341, respectively. (4) OTHER ASSETS Other assets consist of the following: JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1997 1998 ----------- ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Metro Contract........................ $ 705,850 $ 705,850 $ 705,850 Non-compete agreement................. 25,000 25,000 25,000 Goodwill.............................. 225,048 225,048 225,048 --------- --------- --------- Total............................... 955,898 955,898 955,898 Less accumulated amortization......... (836,990) (856,993) (861,993) --------- --------- --------- $ 118,908 $ 98,905 $ 93,905 ========= ========= ========= Metro contract costs, non-compete agreement and goodwill are amortized over nine, five and fifteen years, respectively. Amortization expense totaled, $96,208, $98,432 and $20,003 for the years ended January 31, 1996 and 1997 and the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1997. F-48 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) INDEBTEDNESS Quality's long-term debt consisted of the following: JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1997 1998 ----------- ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Notes payable to bank, payable in aggregate monthly installments of $20,312, plus interest ranging from 9% to 9.25% over periods ranging from 36 to 48 months, ma- turing between September 5, 1998 and June, 2001. Secured by vehi- cles and equipment. .............. $ 428,678 $ 596,105 $ 667,913 Note payable to former owner, pay- able in varied monthly install- ments, including interest at 10%, with a final lump sum payment of $1,396,556, maturing March 1, 1999. Secured by land, building and the stock of City Towing, Inc. ............................. 1,682,529 1,562,530 1,522,484 Note payable to former owner, pay- able in monthly installments of $3,800, including interest at 9%, maturing July 1, 2003. Secured by land and building. ............... 226,489 202,485 195,357 Note payable to Navistar, payable in monthly installments of $1,433, including interest at 10.5%, ma- turing May 4, 1999. Secured by equipment. ....................... 35,444 22,540 18,666 Notes payable to Navistar, payable in monthly installments of $6,110 and 2,900, respectively, including interest at 9%, maturing May 12, 1999 and August 11, 1999, respec- tively. Secured by equipment. .... 240,964 158,685 135,102 Note payable to Navistar, payable in monthly installments of $563, including interest at 11.5%, ma- turing August 28, 1997. Secured by equipment. ....................... 3,796 -- -- Note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments of $6,716, including interest at 8%, maturing July 1, 2000. Secured by equip- ment. ............................ 245,316 187,529 170,986 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total long-term debt............. 2,863,216 2,729,874 2,710,508 Less installments due within one year.............................. (447,875) (541,836) (522.470) ---------- ---------- ---------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments.................... $2,415,341 $2,188,038 $2,188,038 ========== ========== ========== Annual maturities of long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows: 1998............................................................ $ 541,836 1999............................................................ 1,771,119 2000............................................................ 264,155 2001............................................................ 81,521 2002............................................................ 40,849 Thereafter...................................................... 30,394 ---------- $2,729,874 ========== F-49 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (6) LEASES Quality leases land and building used as part of its operations under a lease agreement with Nevada Recycling Corporation, an affiliated entity owned by the owners of the stockholder of Quality. The lease is classified as an operating lease. The agreement provides for monthly rental payments of $8,000 with an automatic renewal for additional consecutive periods of one year beginning every October, unless either party gives no less than 30 days written notice of the intent to terminate. Quality is responsible for all operating costs related to the property. Rent expense was $96,000 for the years ended January 31, 1996 and 1997 and the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1997, respectively. (7) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the years ended January 31, 1997 and 1996 and the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1997 consists of: TWELVE-MONTH YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, 1996 1997 1997 ----------- ----------- ------------ Current: Federal............................... $(47,338) $171,425 $321,636 Deferred.............................. 151,090 106,198 119,342 -------- -------- -------- $103,752 $277,623 $440,978 ======== ======== ======== The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the Federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate: TWELVE-MONTH YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, 1996 1997 1997 ----------- ----------- ------------ Computed expected tax expense......... $ 32,726 $269,395 $429,536 Meals and entertainment............... 1,114 6,345 6,341 Non-deductible goodwill............... 5,101 5,101 5,101 Adjustment to prior years' taxes...... 64,811 -- -- Other................................. -- (3,218) -- -------- -------- -------- $103,752 $277,623 $440,978 ======== ======== ======== F-50 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of January 31, 1997 and the twelve- month period ended December 31, 1997 are presented below: TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, DECEMBER 31, 1997 1997 ----------- ------------ Deferred tax assets: Covenant-not-to-compete........................ $ 2,031 $ 3,164 Contract/intangible............................ 13,733 -- -------- -------- Total gross deferred tax assets.............. 15,764 3,164 Less valuation allowance..................... -- -- -------- -------- 15,764 3,164 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation lives and methods................ 209,143 315,885 -------- -------- Net deferred tax liability..................... $193,379 $312,721 ======== ======== At January 31, 1996, the net deferred tax liability was $299,577 and there was no recorded valuation allowance. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not Quality will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced. (8) NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS During 1995, Quality financed $331,223 of certain transportation and towing equipment in connection with the purchase of Custom Towing through a lending institution. (9) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Accounts receivable from related parties are amounts due from four companies under the common control of Quality's stockholders. The amounts receivable totaled $167,959 and $881,884 as of January 31, 1997 and December 31, 1997, respectively. Quality leases land and building from an affiliated entity owned by the owners of the stockholder of Quality (see note 6). (10) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various legal claims arise against Quality during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial statements. F-51 SMITH-CHRISTENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (11) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (a) During February 1998, the stockholder entered into a definitive agreement to sell Quality net of land, buildings and leasehold improvements and the note payable to the former owner of City Towing, in the amount of $202,485 at December 31, 1997, to United Road Services, Inc. The transaction, effected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Services, Inc., is contingent and effective upon the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. Additionally, proceeds of the initial public offering will be used to pay the note payable to former owner of $1,562,530 at December 31, 1997. The anticipated selling price of Quality exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. (b) Concurrently with the acquisition, United Road Services, Inc. will enter into agreements with the stockholder to lease land and buildings used in Quality's operations for negotiated amounts and terms. (c) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effectively acquired Quality as a result of the successful completion of the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. F-52 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc. (collectively, "Caron") as of September 30, 1996 and 1997, and the related combined statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 1997. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of Caron's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall combined financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc. as of September 30, 1996 and 1997 and the results of their combined operations and their combined cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York January 16, 1998, except as to note 8(c), which is as of May 6, 1998 F-53 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30 ---------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash..................................... $ 29,370 $ 108,163 $ 29,676 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $26,793 in 1996 and $45,079 in 1997..... 633,736 746,332 1,044,089 Accounts receivable from related parties (note 7)................................ 98,056 49,754 496,589 Accounts receivable from employees....... -- 6,500 13,000 Notes receivable......................... -- 44,539 153,561 Inventories.............................. 24,185 30,040 91,520 Prepaid and other current assets......... 38,685 5,142 175,429 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current assets................... 824,032 990,470 2,003,864 Property and equipment, net (notes 2, 3 and 4)........................................ 1,241,097 2,278,962 3,309,753 Other assets............................... 2,500 22,736 66,780 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets........................... $2,067,629 $3,292,168 5,380,397 ========== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 3)................................ $ 83,297 $ 263,093 $ 549,176 Current installments of obligations under capital lease (note 4).................. 181,272 177,932 233,205 Borrowings under lines of credit (note 3)...................................... 18,839 225,000 250,000 Payable to related parties (note 7)...... 185,920 9,500 -- Accounts payable......................... 130,282 332,544 815,157 Accrued payroll and related costs........ 16,058 40,870 199,961 Income taxes payable (note 5)............ 101,128 92,447 7,950 Other accrued liabilities................ 24,021 48,277 17,458 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities.............. 740,817 1,189,663 2,072,907 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 3)................... 56,982 1,010,856 2,003,282 Obligations under capital lease, excluding current installments (note 4). 428,862 437,789 662,669 Deferred income taxes (note 5)........... 160,342 54,019 54,019 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities...................... 1,387,003 2,692,327 4,792,877 ---------- ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $10 par value. Authorized 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding 200 shares in 1996 and 1997. 2,000 2,000 2,000 Additional paid-in capital............... 10,225 10,225 10,225 Retained earnings........................ 698,401 617,616 605,295 Less treasury stock, 3,000 common shares in 1996 and 1997, at cost............... (30,000) (30,000) (30,000) ---------- ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity............. 680,626 599,841 587,520 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................................ $2,067,629 $3,292,168 $5,380,397 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-54 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS SIX-MONTHS YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 ENDED MARCH 31 ---------------------------------- ---------------------- 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............. $4,624,155 $5,575,257 $6,626,850 $3,565,268 $4,016,293 Cost of revenue......... 4,044,834 5,083,883 6,303,546 3,278,560 3,354,742 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit......... 579,321 491,374 323,304 286,708 661,551 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 238,006 237,943 511,510 380,692 611,988 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from operations.......... 341,315 253,431 (188,206) (93,984) 49,563 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest expense....... (77,693) (108,069) (141,000) (52,060) (131,207) Interest income........ 810 5,706 8,360 -- -- Gain on sale of assets................ 7,457 16,985 114,966 3,263 54,534 Other.................. 25,570 22,526 29,460 10,693 8,442 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes........ 297,459 190,579 (176,420) (132,088) (18,668) Income tax expense (benefit) (note 5)..... 103,020 61,838 (95,635) (44,910) (6,347) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss).... $ 194,439 $ 128,741 $ (80,785) $ (87,178) $ (12,321) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-55 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ADDITIONAL TOTAL COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS STOCK EQUITY ------ ---------- -------- -------- ------------- Balance at September 30, 1994...................... $2,000 $10,225 $375,221 $(30,000) $357,446 Net income--1995........... -- -- 194,439 -- 194,439 ------ ------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at September 30, 1995...................... 2,000 10,225 569,660 (30,000) 551,885 Net income--1996........... -- -- 128,741 -- 128,741 ------ ------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at September 30, 1996...................... 2,000 10,225 698,401 (30,000) 680,626 Net loss--1997............. -- -- (80,785) -- (80,785) ------ ------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at September 30, 1997...................... 2,000 10,225 617,616 (30,000) 599,841 Net income--Six-months ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)............... -- -- (12,321) -- (12,321) ------ ------- -------- -------- -------- Balance of March 31, 1998 (unaudited)............... $2,000 $10,225 $605,295 $(30,000) $587,520 ====== ======= ======== ======== ======== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-56 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SIX-MONTHS YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 ENDED MARCH 31 ------------------------------- --------------------- 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss)....... $ 194,437 $ 128,741 $ (80,785) $ (87,178) $ (12,321) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization......... 158,790 196,937 213,290 84,186 98,113 Deferred income taxes. 41,924 18,467 (106,323) -- -- Gain on sale of assets............... (7,457) (16,985) (114,966) (3,263) 54,534 Increase in trade accounts receivable.. (63,618) (119,278) (112,596) (135,102) (297,757) Decrease (increase) in receivables from related parties...... (12,056) (66,885) 48,302 4,967 (446,835) Increase in accounts receivable from employees............ -- -- (6,500) -- (6,500) (Increase) decrease in inventories.......... 4,705 (23,766) (5,855) (9,235) (61,480) Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses..... 4,758 (19,644) 33,543 (104,759) (172,187) (Increase) decrease in other assets......... 191 -- (20,236) -- (44,044) Decrease in amounts payable to related parties.............. (10,702) (22,889) (176,420) 14,947 (9,500) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable..... (44,731) 16,036 202,262 161,676 482,613 Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related costs........ (119,686) (1,670) 24,812 24,859 159,091 Increase in other accrued liabilities.. 447 86,401 15,575 (72,439) (115,316) --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities......... 147,002 175,465 (85,897) (121,341) (371,589) --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment.......... (142,383) (54,909) (333,277) (137,328) (1,261,847) Proceeds from sale of assets................. 123,913 56,011 341,196 156,636 80,309 Increase in notes receivable............. -- -- (44,539) (189,157) (109,022) --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities......... (18,470) 1,102 (36,620) (169,849) (1,290,560) --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt................... 100,000 70,345 456,500 456,500 1,835,267 Principal payments on long-term debt and capital leases......... (174,880) (300,175) (461,351) (174,890) (276,605) Borrowings under line of credit, net......... (35,000) 18,839 206,161 51,161 25,000 --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities......... (109,880) (210,991) 201,310 332,771 1,583,662 --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in cash................. 18,652 (34,424) 78,793 41,581 (78,487) Cash at beginning of year.................... 45,142 63,794 29,370 29,370 108,163 --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Cash at end of year...... $ 63,794 $ 29,370 $ 108,163 $ 70,951 $ 29,676 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest.............. $ 124,505 $ 110,038 $ 143,639 $ 52,060 $ 131,207 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========== Income taxes.......... $ -- $ 61,096 $ 43,371 $ 44,910 $ 78,150 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-57 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, 1996 AND 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc. (collectively, "Caron") were founded in 1976 and 1993, respectively. Caron's primary business is transporting vehicles for leasing companies, long-haul transporters and individuals in the Northeastern United States. It also provides towing services for commercial and private customers in the Hartford, Connecticut region. Caron has two facilities in East Hartford and one facility in New Jersey. It operates approximately 55 vehicles. (b) Principles of Combination The combined financial statements include the financial statements of Caron Auto Works, Inc. and Caron Auto Brokers, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in combination. Both entities have the same management and principal stockholder ownership. (c) Revenue Recognition Caron operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. Caron's revenue is derived from customers who require a towing service, transport of vehicles and equipment, fees related to repair of vehicles that have been towed, and auction sales of unclaimed vehicles. Towing revenue is recognized at the completion of each towing engagement, transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles/equipment to their final destination, repair fees are recorded when the service is performed, and revenue from auction sales are recorded when title to the vehicles has been transferred. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (d) Inventories Inventories include spare parts used in the repair of vehicles and are stated at the lower of cost or market. (e) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, Caron provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Automobiles and transportation equipment.......................... 5 years Furniture and fixtures............................................ 5-7 years Machinery and equipment........................................... 5-7 years Leasehold improvements............................................ 7-39 years (f) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Caron on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Caron's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. F-58 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (h) Use of Estimates Management of Caron has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (i) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following: SEPTEMBER 30 ---------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Vehicles................................... $ 16,608 $ 42,258 $ 25,650 Office equipment........................... 75,590 112,455 149,391 Transportation and towing equipment........ 1,663,407 2,604,541 3,600,952 Leasehold improvements..................... 262,276 313,011 366,898 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total.................................... 2,017,881 3,072,265 4,142,891 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.............................. (776,784) (793,303) (833,138) ---------- ---------- ---------- $1,241,097 $2,278,962 $3,309,753 ========== ========== ========== Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment in 1995, 1996 and 1997 totaled $158,790, $196,937 and $213,290, respectively. (3) INDEBTEDNESS Caron has available a $250,000 line of credit with Bank of South Windsor, secured by all corporate assets and a personal guarantee by Caron's primary stockholder. Interest is payable at the prime lending rate plus 1% (9.5% at September 30, 1997). Total borrowings under this unsecured line of credit as of September 30, 1996 and 1997 amounted to $18,839 and $225,000, respectively. F-59 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Caron's long-term debt consists of the following: SEPTEMBER 30 ---------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 ------- -------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Note payable to Savings Bank of Manchester, payable in monthly principal payments of $1,085, plus interest at 8.25%, maturing September 29, 2000. Secured by a car and the personal guarantee of the primary stockholder............ $ -- $ 34,500 $ 29,333 Note payable to Savings Bank of Manchester, payable in monthly principal payments of $2,500, plus interest at prime plus 1% (9.5% at September 30, 1997), maturing on August 26, 2002. Secured by a car and the personal guarantee of the primary stockholder............ -- 147,500 132,500 Note payable to Savings Bank of Manchester, payable in monthly installments of $692, including interest at 8.25%, maturing on August 29, 2000. Secured by a car...................... -- 21,459 18,714 Note payable to unrelated individual, payable in monthly installments of $580, including interest at 12.5%, maturing on October 31, 2000.......... 22,364 17,947 14,124 Note payable to Bank of South Windsor, payable in monthly installments of $1,633, including interest at 9.5%. Matured in October, 1996. Secured by one tractor and three trailers....... 1,844 -- -- Note payable to Bank of South Windsor, payable in monthly principal payments of $1,111, plus interest at prime plus 1% (9.5% at September 30, 1997), maturing on April 18, 1999. Secured by assets of Caron and the personal guarantee of the primary stockholder......................... 34,444 21,111 14,444 Note payable to Bank of South Windsor, payable in monthly installments of $8,904, including interest at 9.25%, maturing on March 27, 2002. Secured by twelve tractors and twelve trailers and the personal guarantee of the primary stockholder..................................... -- 390,878 355,615 Note payable to Peoples Bank, payable in monthly principal payments of $1,786, plus interest at prime plus 1.5% (10% at September 30, 1997), maturing August 15, 2004. Secured by the assets of Caron and the personal guarantee of the primary stockholder and affiliated companies.... -- 148,214 137,498 Note payable to Bank of South Windsor, payable in monthly installments of $3,203, including interest at 9.5%. Secured by assets of Caron and the personal guarantee by the primary stockholder..................................... 40,498 -- -- Note payable to Ford Motor Credit Company, payable in monthly installments of $770, including interest at 10%, maturing November 27, 1998. Secured by a truck........................ 24,979 17,924 15,524 Note payable to Ford Motor Credit Company, payable in monthly installments of $959, including interest at 8.5%. Secured by equipment....................................... 16,150 -- -- Notes payable to Navistar Financial Corp., payable in monthly installments ranging from $1,632 to $6,788, including interest at rates of 9.9% and 10.3%, maturing between 2001 and 2002. Secured by tractors and trailers................ -- 474,416 426,239 Notes payable to Chase Manhattan Bank, payable in monthly installments of $2,082 and $741 including interest at 9.0% and 8.5%, maturing in 2002. Secured by a tractor trailer and real property........................................ -- -- 129,138 Notes payable to Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $10,649 including interest at 10.9% maturing July 20, 2002. Secured by three trucks.......... -- -- 432,970 F-60 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) SEPTEMBER 30 -------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 -------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Notes payable to PACCAR Financial Corp, payable in monthly installments of $7,199 and $3,049 including interest at 10.8% maturing August 1, 2002. Secured by two trucks..................................... $ -- $ -- $ 430,161 Note payable to Orix Credit Alliance, Inc., payable in monthly installments of $3,719, including interest at 9.6% maturing February 3, 2002. Secured by one trailer and one tractor truck...................... -- -- 145,321 Note payable to Norwest Equipment Finance, Inc., payable in monthly installments of $3,398, including interest at 10.3% maturing April 2, 2002. Secured by one tractor, one trailer, and a car carrier.... -- -- 133,337 Note payable to Newcourt Financial Corp., payable in monthly installments of $3,320 including interest at 10.8% maturing July 23, 2002. Secured by one tractor and one car hauler................................. -- -- 137,540 -------- ---------- ---------- Total long-term debt...................... 140,279 1,273,949 2,552,458 Less installments due within one year....... (83,297) (263,093) (549,176) -------- ---------- ---------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments............................. $ 56,982 $1,010,856 $2,003,282 ======== ========== ========== The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for each of the five years subsequent to September 30, 1997 are as follows: 1998.............................................................. $ 263,093 1999.............................................................. 279,925 2000.............................................................. 285,877 2001.............................................................. 259,616 2002.............................................................. 144,384 Thereafter........................................................ 41,054 ---------- $1,273,949 ========== (4) LEASES Caron is the lessee for various transportation and towing equipment under capital leases expiring in 2002. Following is a summary of equipment held under the capital leases: SEPTEMBER 30 -------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 --------- --------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation and towing equipment........... $ 885,356 $ 741,628 $856,719 Less accumulated amortization................. (186,143) (198,826) (218,000) --------- --------- -------- $ 699,213 $ 542,802 $638,719 ========= ========= ======== Caron leases the building used for its operations on a month-to-month basis from its primary stockholder. The lease is classified as an operating lease. Caron is responsible for all operating costs related to the property. Rent paid to the stockholder in 1995, 1996 and 1997 was $75,382, $77,181 and $117,096, respectively. Total rent expense for 1995, 1996 and 1997 was $84,382, $86,181 and $126,096, respectively. F-61 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Future minimum capital lease payments as of September 30, 1997 are: Year Ending September 30, 1998............................................................ $ 236,171 1999............................................................ 208,828 2000............................................................ 178,665 2001............................................................ 93,094 2002............................................................ 5,644 --------- Total......................................................... 722,402 Less amount representing interest............................... (106,681) --------- Present value of net minimum capital lease payments........... $ 615,721 ========= (5) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended September 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997 consists of: 1995 1996 1997 -------- ------- --------- Current: Federal........................................ $ 38,174 $26,900 $ 5,789 State.......................................... 22,922 16,471 4,899 -------- ------- --------- 61,096 43,371 10,688 Deferred......................................... 41,924 18,467 (106,323) -------- ------- --------- $103,020 $61,838 $ (95,635) ======== ======= ========= The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the Federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate. 1995 1996 1997 -------- -------- -------- Computed expected tax expense (benefit)....... $101,136 $ 64,797 $(59,983) State income taxes, net of Federal benefit.... 15,129 10,871 3,233 Officer's life insurance...................... 427 -- -- Non-deductible meals and entertainment expenses..................................... 512 998 1,647 Effect of graduated tax rates................. (16,262) (14,980) (34,847) Other......................................... 2,078 152 (5,685) -------- -------- -------- $103,020 $ 61,838 $(95,635) ======== ======== ======== F-62 CARON AUTO WORKS, INC. AND CARON AUTO BROKERS, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 1996 and 1997 are presented below: 1996 1997 --------- --------- Deferred tax assets: Allowance for bad debts............................. $ 10,091 $ 19,830 Net operating loss carryforwards.................... -- 186,261 --------- --------- Total gross deferred tax asset.................... 10,091 206,091 Less valuation allowance.......................... -- -- --------- --------- Net deferred tax asset............................ 10,091 206,091 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation lives and methods..................... (170,133) (260,110) --------- --------- Net deferred tax liability........................ $(160,342) $ (54,019) ========= ========= Caron had a net deferred tax liability of $141,875 at September 30, 1995. The net operating loss carryforward of approximately $465,000 expires in 2017. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not Caron will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced. (6) NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS During 1997, Caron leased $1,144,108 of various transportation and towing equipment through several lending institutions (see note 3). (7) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Caron is indebted to the primary stockholder under an unsecured note, bearing interest at 7% per annum. The note, unpaid interest on the note, and accrued bonus to the sole stockholder are included in payable to related parties in the accompanying combined balance sheets. Included in accounts receivable from related parties are amounts due from two companies under the common control of Caron's primary stockholder. The amounts receivable totaled $98,056, $49,757 and $496,589 as of September 30, 1996 and 1997 and March 31, 1998, respectively. Caron leases two buildings located in East Hartford, Connecticut, from the primary stockholder (see note 4). (8) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (a) During February 1998, the stockholders entered into a definitive agreement to sell Caron to United Road Services, Inc. The transaction, effected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Services, Inc., is contingent and effective upon the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. The anticipated selling price of Caron exceeds its net assets as of September 30 1997. (b) Concurrently with the acquisition, United Road Services, Inc. will enter into agreements with the stockholders to lease land and buildings used in Caron's operations for negotiated amounts and terms. (c) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effectively acquired Caron as a result of the successful completion of the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. F-63 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholder Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc. ("Absolute") as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of Absolute's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. As described in Note 6, 99% of Absolute's revenue is derived from one customer, and all of Absolute's trade accounts receivable at December 31, 1997 are due from this single customer. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York January 28, 1998, except as to note 7(b), which is as of May 6, 1998 F-64 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 ------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 -------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash......................................... $ -- $ 10,935 $ 744,792 Trade accounts receivable (note 3)........... 268,818 593,679 107,156 Income taxes receivable (note 5)............. 9,731 55,324 -- Prepaid expenses............................. 23,613 30,587 27,156 -------- ---------- ---------- Total current assets....................... 302,162 690,525 879,104 Property and equipment, net (notes 2 and 3).... 265,934 306,153 423,604 Deferred income taxes (note 5)................. 6,436 31,331 31,331 -------- ---------- ---------- Total assets............................... $574,532 $1,028,009 $1,334,039 ======== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 3).......................................... $ 15,737 $ 16,218 $ 16,915 Borrowings under lines of credit (note 3).... -- 212,403 556,034 Book overdraft............................... 98,012 312,217 -- Accounts payable............................. 79,468 124,573 233,190 -------- ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities.................. 193,217 665,411 806,139 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 3)....................... -- 83,782 78,006 -------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities.......................... 193,217 749,193 884,145 -------- ---------- ---------- Stockholder's equity: Common stock, $42.86 par value. Authorized, issued and outstanding 1,000 shares in 1996 and 1997.................................... 42,860 42,860 42,860 Retained earnings............................ 338,455 235,956 407,034 -------- ---------- ---------- Total stockholder's equity................. 381,315 278,816 449,894 -------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholder's equity. $574,532 $1,028,009 $1,334,039 ======== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-65 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER THREE-MONTHS 31 ENDED MARCH 31 ---------------------- ---------------------- 1996 1997 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue.................... $3,464,623 $4,779,901 $1,079,300 $1,409,417 Cost of revenue................ 2,756,327 3,766,564 734,684 1,054,974 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit............... 708,296 1,013,337 344,616 354,443 Selling, general and administrative expenses....... 635,595 1,095,416 98,728 104,035 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from operations................ 72,701 (82,079) 245,888 250,408 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest expense............. (1,440) (15,018) (1,763) (14,667) Gain (loss) on sale of assets...................... (2,842) 9,254 -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes..................... 68,419 (87,843) 244,125 235,741 Income tax expense (benefit) (note 5)...................... (12,667) (24,095) 66,963 64,663 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss).......... $ 81,086 $ (63,748) $ 177,162 $ 171,078 ========== ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-66 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------- -------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 1995................... $42,860 $262,370 $305,230 Distributions to stockholder................... -- (5,001) (5,001) Net income--1996............................... -- 81,086 81,086 ------- -------- -------- Balance at December 31, 1996................... 42,860 338,455 381,315 Distributions to stockholder................... -- (38,751) (38,751) Net loss--1997................................. -- (63,748) (63,748) ------- -------- -------- Balance at December 31, 1997................... 42,860 235,956 278,816 Net income--three-months ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)................................... -- 171,078 171,078 ------- -------- -------- Balance at March 31, 1998 (unaudited).......... $42,860 $407,034 $449,894 ======= ======== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-67 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE-MONTHS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ENDED MARCH 31 ------------------------ -------------------- 1996 1997 1997 1998 ----------- ----------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss)............. $ 81,086 $ (63,748) $ 177,162 $ 171,078 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization............... 110,327 127,960 30,728 51,812 Deferred income taxes....... (24,253) (24,895) -- -- Loss (gain) from sale of property and equipment..... 2,842 (9,254) -- -- Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable........ (75,514) (324,861) (112,420) 486,523 Decrease (increase) in income taxes receivable.... 8,086 (45,593) 9,731 55,324 Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses........... 2,718 (6,974) 4,069 3,431 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable........... 29,252 45,105 (1,230) 108,617 ----------- ----------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. 134,544 (302,260) 108,040 876,785 ----------- ----------- --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment.................... (143,215) (192,675) (57,606) (169,263) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment....... 11,749 33,750 -- -- ----------- ----------- --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities............... (131,466) (158,925) (57,606) (169,263) ----------- ----------- --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net increase in borrowings under line of credit......... -- 212,403 -- 343,631 Increase (decrease) in book overdraft.................... (20,890) 214,205 41,412 (312,217) Proceeds from long-term debt.. 15,737 100,000 -- -- Principal payments on long term debt.................... -- (15,737) (15,737) (5,079) Stockholder distributions..... (5,001) (38,751) -- -- ----------- ----------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities. (10,154) 472,120 25,675 26,335 ----------- ----------- --------- --------- Net (decrease) increase in cash.......................... (7,076) 10,935 76,109 733,857 Cash at beginning of period.... 7,076 -- -- 10,935 ----------- ----------- --------- --------- Cash at end of period.......... $ -- $ 10,935 $ 76,109 $ 744,792 =========== =========== ========= ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest.................... $ 1,439 $ 15,018 $ 1,763 $ 14,667 =========== =========== ========= ========= Income taxes................ $ 3,500 $ 46,393 $ 57,232 $ 9,339 =========== =========== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-68 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Absolute Towing and transporting, Inc. ("Absolute") was founded in 1987. Absolute's primary business is towing salvage vehicles for auction companies in Southern California. Absolute has one facility in Los Angeles. It operates approximately 25 vehicles. (b) Revenue Recognition Absolute operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. Absolute's revenue is derived from customers who require a towing service. Revenue is recognized at the completion of each towing engagement. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (c) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases, if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, Absolute provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Transportation and towing equipment................................ 3-5 years Leasehold improvements............................................. 5 years Furniture and fixtures............................................. 5 years (d) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Absolute on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Absolute's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (e) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (f) Use of Estimates Management of Absolute has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (g) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. F-69 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following: DECEMBER 31 --------------------- MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 --------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation and towing equipment...... $ 920,210 $ 974,036 $1,143,299 Leasehold improvements................... 3,740 27,110 27,110 Furniture and fixtures................... 1,060 1,060 1,060 --------- ---------- ---------- Total.................................. 925,010 1,002,206 1,171,469 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization............................ (659,076) (696,053) (747,865) --------- ---------- ---------- $ 265,934 $ 306,153 $ 423,604 ========= ========== ========== Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment in 1996 and 1997 totaled $110,327 and $127,960, respectively. (3) INDEBTEDNESS Absolute has a line of credit with a bank in the amount of $300,000, which bears interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1% (9.5% at December 31, 1997). This line of credit expires on May 1, 1998. Borrowings under this line of credit are $212,403 at December 31, 1997 and are secured by accounts receivable, inventory, and equipment. Additionally, in 1997, Absolute entered into a revolving credit agreement with a bank that provides for maximum borrowings of $600,000. Outstanding borrowings bear interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1% and are payable in 60 monthly installments beginning December 10, 1998. The credit facility matures November, 1998. There were no borrowings outstanding at December 31, 1997. Absolute's long-term debt consisted of the following: DECEMBER 31 ------------------ MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1998 -------- -------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments of $2,125, including interest at 10%, maturing December 1, 2002. Secured by personal property........................ $ 15,737 $100,000 $ 94,921 Less installments due within one year...... (15,737) (16,218) (16,915) -------- -------- -------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments............................ $ -- $ 83,782 $ 78,006 ======== ======== ======== Annual maturities of long-term debt for the next five years are as follows: 1998................................................................ $ 16,218 1999................................................................ 17,917 2000................................................................ 19,791 2001................................................................ 21,865 2002................................................................ 24,209 -------- $100,000 ======== (4) LEASES Absolute leases the building used for its operations under a month-to-month lease agreement. The lease is classified as an operating lease. The agreement provides for monthly rental payments of $1,446. Absolute is responsible for all operating costs related to the property. Total rent expense for 1996 and 1997 was $24,442 and $18,800, respectively. F-70 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 consists of: 1996 1997 -------- -------- Current: Federal................................................ $ 10,786 $ -- State.................................................. 800 800 -------- -------- 11,586 800 Deferred................................................. (24,253) (24,895) -------- -------- $(12,667) $(24,095) ======== ======== The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the Federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate: 1996 1997 -------- -------- Computed expected tax expense........................... $ 23,262 $(29,867) Effect of graduated tax rates........................... (10,018) 6,656 State income taxes, net of Federal benefit.............. 3,695 (1,626) Los Angeles Revitalization Zone ("LARZ") credit......... (33,371) -- Non-deductible meals and entertainment expenses......... 3,765 742 -------- -------- $(12,667) $(24,095) ======== ======== The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 are presented below: 1996 1997 ------- ------- Deferred tax assets: Los Angeles Revitalization Zone credit.................. $12,927 $12,927 Net operating loss carryforward......................... -- 20,524 ------- ------- Total gross deferred tax assets....................... 12,927 33,451 Less valuation allowance.............................. -- -- ------- ------- 12,927 33,451 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation lives and methods......................... (6,491) (2,120) ------- ------- Net deferred tax asset................................ $ 6,436 $31,331 ======= ======= At December 31, 1995, the net deferred tax liability was $17,817. The net operating loss carryforward of approximately $60,400 expires in 2017 and LARZ credit of approximately $12,900 expires in 2011. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the F-71 ABSOLUTE TOWING AND TRANSPORTING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not Absolute will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future income are reduced. (6) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS For both 1996 and 1997, 99% of Absolute's revenues were derived from one customer, Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA). The loss of this customer could significantly effect Absolute's performance. (7) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (a) During February 1998, the stockholder entered into a definitive agreement to sell Absolute to United Road Services, Inc. The transaction, effected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Service, Inc., is contingent and effective upon the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Service, Inc. The anticipated selling price of Absolute exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. Certain of the assets of Absolute, in the amount of $65,000, will be retained by the stockholder. (b) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effectively acquired Absolute as a result of the successful completion of the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. F-72 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholder ASC Transportation Services: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of ASC Transportation Services and subsidiary (Auto Service Center d/b/a ASC Truck Service) ("Auto Service") as of December 31, 1997, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder's deficit, and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Auto Service's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ASC Transportation Services and subsidiary (Auto Service Center d/b/a ASC Truck Service) as of December 31, 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York February 10, 1998, except as to notes 7 and 8(c) which are as of May 8, 1998 and May 6, 1998, respectively F-73 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1998 ------------ ---------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash................................................ $ 138,213 $ 132,644 Trade accounts receivable........................... 225,364 249,103 Due from employees.................................. 715 1,884 Accounts receivable--other.......................... 4,977 9,089 Inventories......................................... 18,167 9,213 Prepaid expenses.................................... 69,535 66,753 ---------- ---------- Total current assets.............................. 456,971 468,686 Property and equipment, net (notes 2 and 4)........... 806,503 764,338 Other assets.......................................... 10,986 25,577 ---------- ---------- Total assets...................................... $1,274,460 $1,258,601 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 3)..... $ 20,275 $ 17,450 Current installments of obligations under capital leases (note 4).................................... 247,845 249,390 Accounts payable.................................... 121,245 80,736 Accrued payroll and related costs................... 45,759 77,339 Income taxes payable (note 5)....................... 62,051 46,565 Other accrued liabilities........................... 16,961 31,152 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities......................... 514,136 502,632 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 3)................................................. 209,326 206,149 Obligations under capital leases, excluding current installments (note 4).............................. 491,680 438,445 Deferred income taxes (note 5)...................... 82,965 82,965 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities................................. 1,298,107 1,230,191 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' deficit: Common stock, no par value. Authorized 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding 25 shares........... 24,000 24,000 Additional paid-in capital.......................... 33,325 33,325 Accumulated deficit................................. (80,972) (28,915) ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' deficit....................... (23,647) 28,410 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit....... $1,274,460 $1,258,601 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-74 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS THREE-MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31 ------------------ YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 1997 1998 ----------------- -------- -------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue.............................. $3,310,464 $743,768 $919,626 Cost of revenue.......................... 2,364,355 459,654 555,251 ---------- -------- -------- Gross profit......................... 946,109 284,114 364,375 Selling, general, and administrative expenses................................ 764,778 239,078 258,285 ---------- -------- -------- Income from operations............... 181,331 45,036 106,090 ---------- -------- -------- Other income (expense): Interest expense....................... (71,947) (17,553) (17,936) Gain (loss) on sale of assets.......... 18,670 10,500 (9,652) Other.................................. 34,834 7,826 -- ---------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes........... 162,888 45,809 78,502 Income tax expense (note 5).............. 49,096 13,808 26,445 ---------- -------- -------- Net income........................... $ 113,792 $ 32,001 $ 52,057 ========== ======== ======== See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-75 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT ADDITIONAL TOTAL COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT EQUITY (DEFICIT) ------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- Balance at December 31, 1996... $24,000 $33,325 $(194,764) $(137,439) Net income--1997............... -- -- 113,792 113,792 ------- ------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1997... 24,000 33,325 (80,972) (23,647) Net income--three-months ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)................... -- -- 52,057 52,057 ------- ------- --------- --------- Balance at March 31, 1998 (un- audited)...................... $24,000 $33,325 $ (28,915) $ 28,410 ======= ======= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-76 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS THREE-MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31 YEAR ENDED ------------------ DECEMBER 31, 1997 1997 1998 ----------------- -------- -------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income............................. $ 113,792 $ 32,001 $ 52,057 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization........ 177,150 41,790 41,219 Deferred income taxes................ (6,786) -- -- Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment........................... (18,670) (10,500) 9,652 Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable.......................... (88,313) 2,757 (23,739) Increase in due from employees....... (1,376) (661) (1,169) Increase in accounts receivable-- other............................... (1,366) (2,182) (4,112) Decrease (increase) in inventories... (5,006) (1,987) 8,954 Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets........... 28,383 26,044 (11,809) Decrease in accounts payable......... (11,932) (35,648) (40,509) Increase in accrued payroll and related costs....................... 17,020 27,495 31,580 Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable............................. 38,517 8,479 (15,486) Increase in other accrued liabilities......................... 7,191 298 14,191 --------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities........................ 248,604 87,886 60,829 --------- -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment.... (268,647) (11,561) (8,706) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment............................. 52,938 18,537 -- --------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activi- ties.............................. (215,709) 6,976 (8,706) --------- -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt........... 240,673 -- -- Principal payments on long-term debt and capital leases.................... (211,134) (41,206) (57,692) --------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing ac- tivities.......................... 29,539 (41,206) (57,692) --------- -------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash.......... 62,434 53,656 (5,569) Cash at beginning of period.............. 75,779 75,779 138,213 --------- -------- -------- Cash at end of period.................... $ 138,213 $129,435 $132,644 ========= ======== ======== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow in- formation: Cash paid during the year for: Interest............................. $ 72,183 $ 17,553 $ 17,936 ========= ======== ======== Income taxes......................... $ 17,660 $ 5,624 $ 41,931 ========= ======== ======== See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. F-77 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business ASC Transportation Services and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Auto Service Center (d/b/a ASC Truck Service), collectively referred to herein as "Auto Service", were founded in 1993 and 1965, respectively. Auto Service is a commercial and police towing company with two facilities based in Sacramento, California. One facility concentrates in the towing of commercial and personal vehicles primarily contracting with law enforcement agencies and motor clubs. The other location concentrates on the towing of larger commercial vehicles and maintains a repair shop also for commercial vehicles. It operates approximately 28 vehicles. (b) Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of ASC Transportation Services and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Auto Service Center. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (c) Revenue Recognition Auto Service operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. Auto Service's revenue is derived from customers who require a towing service, transport of vehicles and equipment, and fees related to the repair of vehicles that have been towed. Towing revenue is recognized at the completion of each towing engagement, transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles and equipment to their final destination, and repair fees are recorded when the service is performed. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (d) Inventories Inventories consist principally of spare parts used for repair and maintenance. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. (e) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, Auto Service provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Transportation and towing equipment............................... 5 years Machinery and other equipment..................................... 7 years Leasehold improvements............................................ 7-20 years Furniture and fixtures............................................ 7 years (f) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Auto Service on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Auto Service's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. F-78 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (h) Use of Estimates Management of Auto Service has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (i) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following: DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation and towing equipment................ $1,425,655 $1,414,374 Machinery and other equipment...................... 169,403 157,859 Leasehold improvements............................. 29,614 31,811 Furniture and fixtures............................. 39,175 40,442 ---------- ---------- Total.............................................. 1,663,847 1,644,486 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization..... (857,344) (880,148) ---------- ---------- $ 806,503 $ 764,338 ========== ========== Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment in 1997 totaled $177,150. (3) INDEBTEDNESS Auto Service's long-term debt consisted of the following: DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments of $1,042, including interest at 10.5%, maturing August 1998....................... $ 8,333 $ 5,207 Note payable to unrelated individuals payable in monthly installments of $2,794, including interest at 10%, maturing November 2008. Guaranteed by the owners of Auto Service and secured by a Pledge Agreement for all authorized shares of stock of Auto Service...................................... 221,268 218,392 -------- -------- Total long-term debt............................. 229,601 223,599 Less installments due within one year.............. (20,275) (17,450) -------- -------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments... $209,326 $206,149 ======== ======== F-79 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Annual maturities of long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows: 1998................................................................ $ 20,275 1999................................................................ 13,193 2000................................................................ 14,574 2001................................................................ 16,100 2002................................................................ 17,786 Thereafter.......................................................... 147,673 -------- $229,601 ======== (4) LEASES Auto Service is obligated under various capital leases for vehicles, equipment and furniture and fixtures that expire at various dates ranging between January 1998 to August 2003. Auto Service is obligated to the stockholder under a capital lease for a vehicle through December 1999. Following is a summary of property and equipment held under the capital leases: DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation and towing equipment................... $1,136,544 $1,136,544 Other equipment....................................... 55,350 55,350 Furniture and fixtures................................ 18,240 18,240 ---------- ---------- 1,210,134 1,210,134 Less accumulated amortization......................... (519,886) (553,639) ---------- ---------- $ 690,248 $ 656,495 ========== ========== Auto Service leases the office building and a vehicle used for its operations from the stockholder. These leases are classified as operating leases and have been included in the data presented below. The building lease is for an initial three-year term expiring in May 1998 with an option to renew for five years. The lease was renewed on January 1997 and expires April 2003. The vehicle lease has indefinite terms with a 30 day notice. Auto Service is responsible for all operating costs related to these properties. Auto Service also leases another building used for its operations from an unrelated party. This lease is classified as an operating lease and is included in the data presented below. The lease expires October 2002. Total rent expense for 1997 was $151,393, including $64,654 paid to the stockholder. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) and future minimum capital lease payments as of December 31, 1997 are: CAPITAL OPERATING LEASES LEASES 1998..................................................... $310,859 106,800 1999..................................................... 253,159 106,800 2000..................................................... 132,122 106,800 2001..................................................... 85,626 106,800 2002..................................................... 68,505 98,500 Thereafter............................................... 28,795 19,000 -------- ------- Total.................................................. 879,066 544,700 ======= Less amount representing interest........................ (139,541) -------- Present value of net minimum capital lease payments...... $739,525 ======== F-80 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 1997 consists of: Current: Federal......................................................... $42,934 State........................................................... 12,948 ------- 55,882 Deferred.......................................................... (6,786) ------- $49,096 ======= The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the Federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate. Computed expected tax expense.................................... $ 55,382 State income taxes, net of Federal benefit....................... 8,546 Meals and entertainment.......................................... 1,372 Adjustment to prior years' taxes................................. (17,770) Other............................................................ 1,566 -------- $ 49,096 ======== The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 1997 are presented below: Deferred tax liability: Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation lives and methods.................................................... $82,965 ------- Net deferred tax liability.................................... $82,965 ======= At December 31, 1996, the net deferred tax liability was $89,751 and there was no recorded valuation allowance. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not Auto Service will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced. (6) NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS During 1997, Auto Service leased $66,561 of certain vehicles through lending institutions. F-81 ASC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (7) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS For 1997, 33% of Auto Service's revenues were derived from one customer, Automobile Association of America (AAA). On May 8, 1998, the Automobile Association of America (AAA) terminated its relationship with Auto Service. The loss of this customer could significantly effect Auto Service's performance. (8) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (a) During February 1998, the stockholder entered into a definitive agreement to sell Auto Service to United Road Services, Inc. The transaction, effected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Service, Inc., is contingent and effective upon the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Service, Inc. The anticipated selling price of Auto Service exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. (b) Concurrently with the acquisition, United Road Service, Inc. will enter into agreements with the stockholder to lease land and buildings used in Auto Service's operations for negotiated amounts and terms. (c) On May 6, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. effectively acquired Auto Service as a result of the successful completion of the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc. F-82 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors MPG Transco, Ltd.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of MPG Transco, Ltd. as of July 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MPG Transco, Ltd. as of July 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Detroit, Michigan December 11, 1998 F-83 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. BALANCE SHEETS JULY 31, ---------------------- OCTOBER 31, 1997 1998 1998 ASSETS ----------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents................. $ 88,927 1,074,291 347,593 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $100,000 in 1997 and 1998................ 1,368,797 1,986,064 1,957,619 Accounts receivable from employees........ 12,016 52,853 42,073 Income tax receivable (note 7)............ 152,991 -- -- Prepaid and other current assets (note 2). 344,503 158,569 111,853 Deferred income taxes (note 7)............ 101,824 208,225 171,418 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total current assets.................... 2,069,058 3,480,002 2,630,556 Property and equipment, net (notes 3 and 5). 11,504,108 9,655,810 10,630,088 Cash surrender value of officer's life insurance.................................. 246,065 302,734 320,045 Other assets................................ 28,200 27,700 27,700 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total assets............................ $13,847,431 13,466,246 13,608,389 =========== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Line of credit (note 5)................... $ 1,125,000 999,580 986,224 Current installments of notes payable (note 5)................................. 3,170,821 1,799,544 2,004,499 Accounts payable.......................... 759,029 879,062 818,074 Due to related party (note 9)............. 95,982 894,794 23,936 Income taxes payable (note 7)............. -- 625,665 739,706 Other accrued liabilities (note 4)........ 689,317 920,460 891,820 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities............... 5,840,149 6,119,105 5,464,259 Long-term liabilities: Notes payable, excluding current installments (note 5).................... 2,526,498 846,588 1,421,428 Deferred income taxes (note 7)............ 1,360,324 1,460,514 1,462,047 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities....................... 9,726,971 8,426,207 8,347,734 ----------- ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, no par value. 10,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding.............................. 1,000 1,000 1,000 Paid-in capital in excess of stated value. 1,417,234 1,417,234 1,417,234 Retained earnings......................... 2,702,226 3,621,805 3,842,421 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity.............. 4,120,460 5,040,039 5,260,655 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................................. $13,847,431 13,466,246 13,608,389 =========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-84 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED YEARS ENDED JULY 31, OCTOBER 31, ----------------------- -------------------- 1997 1998 1997 1998 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue..................... $20,469,778 23,471,030 5,813,482 5,816,476 Cost of revenue................. 14,503,066 16,093,952 3,991,915 4,136,818 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- Gross profit................ 5,966,712 7,377,078 1,821,567 1,679,658 Selling, general and administrative expenses......... 5,224,312 5,225,129 1,245,141 1,222,955 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- Income from operations...... 742,400 2,151,949 576,426 456,703 Other income (expense): Interest expense.............. (472,981) (487,295) (157,336) (76,608) Interest income............... 19,736 17,453 69 2,457 Other......................... (13,257) (10,731) (1,867) 679 Loss on sale of assets........ (250,767) (132,343) (127,490) (10,234) ----------- ---------- --------- --------- Income before income taxes.. 25,131 1,539,033 289,802 372,997 Income tax expense (note 7)..... 39,683 619,454 122,578 152,381 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- Net income (loss)........... $ (14,552) 919,579 167,224 220,616 =========== ========== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-85 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY PAID-IN CAPITAL IN TOTAL COMMON EXCESS OF RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK STATED VALUE EARNINGS EQUITY ------ ------------ --------- ------------- Balance at July 31, 1996........... $1,000 1,417,234 2,716,778 4,135,012 Net loss--Year ended July 31, 1997. -- -- (14,552) (14,552) ------ --------- --------- --------- Balance at July 31, 1997........... 1,000 1,417,234 2,702,226 4,120,460 Net income--Year ended July 31, 1998............................... -- -- 919,579 919,579 ------ --------- --------- --------- Balance at July 31, 1998........... 1,000 1,417,234 3,621,805 5,040,039 Net income-- Three months ended October 31, 1998 (unaudited)................ -- -- 220,616 220,616 ------ --------- --------- --------- Balance at October 31, 1998 (unaudited)........................ $1,000 1,417,234 3,842,421 5,260,655 ====== ========= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-86 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE MONTHS ENDED YEARS ENDED JULY 31, OCTOBER 31, ----------------------- ---------------------- 1997 1998 1997 1998 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss)............. $ (14,552) 919,579 167,224 220,616 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization............... 1,392,177 1,526,643 405,590 404,264 Deferred income taxes....... 192,674 (6,211) -- 38,340 Loss on sale of property and equipment.................. 250,767 132,343 127,490 10,234 (Increase) decrease in trade accounts receivable................. (111,392) (617,267) (461,594) 28,445 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable from employees.................. (12,016) (40,837) (15,616) 10,780 (Increase) decrease in income tax receivable...... (152,991) 152,991 152,991 -- (Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets..................... (139,705) 129,765 (356,312) 29,405 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable........... 178,135 120,033 719,500 (60,988) Increase in income taxes payable.................... -- 625,665 122,578 114,041 Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities................ 450,143 231,143 221,578 (28,640) ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. 2,033,240 3,173,847 1,083,429 766,497 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment.................... (4,517,395) (227,568) (40,214) (1,450,467) Proceeds from sale of equipment.................... 400,144 416,880 322,193 61,691 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities. (4,117,251) 189,312 281,979 (1,388,776) ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net borrowings (repayment) on line of credit............... 1,125,000 (125,420) 277,835 (13,356) Proceeds from long-term debt.. 1,051,227 -- -- 1,367,170 Principal payments on long- term debt.................... (973,590) (3,051,187) (1,087,873) (587,375) Increase (decrease) in due to related party................ 719,699 798,812 319,095 (870,858) ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities. 1,922,336 (2,377,795) (490,943) (104,419) ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents................... (161,675) 985,364 874,465 (726,698) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period........... 250,602 88,927 88,927 1,074,291 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period................. $ 88,927 1,074,291 963,392 347,593 =========== ========== ========== ========== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid (received) during the period for: Interest.................... $ 472,981 487,296 157,336 76,608 =========== ========== ========== ========== Income taxes................ $ -- (152,991) -- -- =========== ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-87 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JULY 31, 1997 AND 1998 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business MPG Transco, Ltd.'s (MPG) primary business is transporting vehicles for automotive manufacturers and transporting consumer merchandise for major retail manufacturers. MPG's automotive operations utilize three terminals in Toledo, Boston and Newark, while the consumer merchandise operation uses a terminal in Allen Park, Michigan. MPG operates approximately 140 vehicles. (b) Revenue Recognition MPG operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and consumer merchandise for customers. MPG's revenue is derived from customers who require transportation of vehicles and consumer merchandise. Transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles and consumer merchandise to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the statement of cash flows, MPG considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (d) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, MPG provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives. Transportation equipment...................................... 10 years Furniture and fixtures........................................ 5 years Office equipment.............................................. 5 years Automobiles................................................... 5 years Leasehold improvements........................................ 3-5 years (e) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to MPG on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of MPG's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (f) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. F-88 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Use of Estimates Management of MPG has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (h) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepaid and other current assets consist of the following: JULY 31, ---------------- OCTOBER 31, 1997 1998 1998 -------- ------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Prepaid insurance.................................. $235,245 17,609 13,484 Prepaid vehicle registration....................... 77,552 82,185 47,442 Other.............................................. 31,706 58,775 50,927 -------- ------- ------- $344,503 158,569 111,853 ======== ======= ======= (3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consist of the following: JULY 31, ---------------------- OCTOBER 31, 1997 1998 1998 ----------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation equipment.................... $13,430,048 12,555,659 13,850,320 Office equipment and furniture.............. 186,782 186,782 190,578 Computer equipment.......................... 781,133 897,094 936,670 Automobiles................................. 320,454 235,317 214,543 Leasehold improvements...................... 82,005 104,805 104,805 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total....................................... 14,800,422 13,979,657 15,296,916 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization................................ 3,296,314 4,323,847 4,666,828 ----------- ---------- ---------- $11,504,108 9,655,810 10,630,088 =========== ========== ========== (4) OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES Other accrued liabilities consist of the following: JULY 31, ---------------------- OCTOBER 31, 1997 1998 1998 ----------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Accrued payroll............................. $ 554,247 237,000 386,000 Accrued bonus............................... -- 212,000 212,000 Accrued vacation............................ 50,000 55,000 55,000 Accrued lease termination................... -- 132,257 88,172 Accrued customer damage claims.............. -- 90,146 49,000 Other....................................... 85,070 194,057 101,648 ----------- ---------- ---------- $ 689,317 920,460 891,820 =========== ========== ========== F-89 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) INDEBTEDNESS Long-term debt consists of the following: JULY 31, ------------------ OCTOBER 31, 1997 1998 1998 ---------- ------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Note payable to Associates Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $59,816, including interest at 7.75%, maturing January 2000. Secured by transportation equipment...................... $1,577,222 960,087 798,206 Note payable to Michigan National Bank, payable in monthly installments of $28,023, including interest at 7.65%, maturing January 2000. Secured by transportation equipment........... 762,993 475,346 399,665 Note payable to Financial Federal Credit, Inc., payable in monthly installments of $18,546, including interest at 9.25%, maturing July 2000. Secured by transportation equipment..... 565,945 404,325 357,885 Note payable to Concord Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $21,016, including interest at 8.20%, maturing October 1998. Secured by transportation equipment..... 298,649 62,196 -- Note payable to Associates Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $26,601, including interest at 8.00%, maturing October 1998. Secured by transportation equipment...................... 402,434 78,751 -- Note payable to Navistar Financial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $51,043, including interest at 8.00%, scheduled to mature August 1998. Secured by transportation equipment..................................... 563,629 81,499 35,309 Note payable to Concord Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $24,728, including interest at 8.00%, maturing October 1997. Secured by transportation equipment..... 73,079 -- -- Note payable to NBD Equipment Finance, Inc., payable in monthly installments of $9,557, including interest at 8.57%, scheduled to mature April 1998. Secured by transportation equipment..................................... 85,633 -- -- Note payable to Michigan National Bank, payable in monthly installments of $14,945, including interest at 8.85%, maturing March 1998. Secured by transportation equipment........... 115,686 -- -- Note payable to Michigan National Bank, payable in monthly installments of $11,614, including interest at 8.85%, maturing August 1997. Secured by transportation equipment........... 185,924 -- -- Note payable to General Electric Capital Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $30,471, including interest at 7.45%, maturing January 2000. Secured by transportation equipment...................... 849,010 535,070 453,140 F-90 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) JULY 31, -------------------- OCTOBER 31, 1997 1998 1998 ---------- --------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Note payable to General Electric Capital Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $20,082 until October 2001 and $1,521 thereafter, including interest at 6.6%, maturing July 2003. Secured by transportation equipment.................... $ -- -- 682,265 Note payable to General Electric Capital Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $20,454 until September 2001 and $1,541 thereafter, including interest at 7.5%, maturing September 2003. Secured by transportation equipment.................... -- -- 668,732 Various other notes payable secured by transportation equipment.................... 104,686 -- Various other notes payable secured by automobile equipment........................ 112,429 48,858 30,725 ---------- --------- --------- Total long-term debt.................... 5,697,319 2,646,132 3,425,927 Less current installments.................... 3,170,821 1,799,544 2,004,499 ---------- --------- --------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments........................... $2,526,498 846,588 1,421,428 ========== ========= ========= Annual maturities of long-term as of July 31, 1998 are as follows: 1999......................................................... $1,799,544 2000......................................................... 846,588 ---------- $2,646,132 ========== (6) LEASES MPG leases its operating facility and other equipment from third parties under noncancelable operating leases. Rent expense in 1997 and 1998 was $789,315 and $719,851, respectively. Future minimum operating lease payments as of July 31, 1998 are: 1999........................................................... $ 598,199 2000........................................................... 625,334 2001........................................................... 584,010 2002........................................................... 297,131 2003........................................................... 63,369 ---------- Total...................................................... $2,168,043 ========== F-91 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (7) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended July 31, 1997 and 1998 consists of the following: 1997 1998 --------- ------- Current: Federal............................................. $(152,991) 511,665 State............................................... -- 114,000 --------- ------- (152,991) 625,665 Deferred--federal..................................... 192,674 (6,211) --------- ------- $ 39,683 619,454 ========= ======= The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate. YEARS ENDED JULY 31, ---------------- 1997 1998 -------- ------- Computed expected tax.................................... $ 8,545 523,271 Non-deductible expenses.................................. 31,138 20,943 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit........... -- 75,240 -------- ------- $ 39,683 619,454 ======== ======= The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of July 31, 1997 and 1998 are presented below: 1997 1998 ---------- --------- Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts................... $ 34,000 34,000 Accrued expenses not currently deductible......... 67,824 174,225 ---------- --------- Gross deferred tax assets....................... 101,824 208,225 ---------- --------- Deferred tax liabilities--property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation lives and methods............................................ 1,360,324 1,460,514 ---------- --------- Net deferred tax liability...................... $1,258,500 1,252,289 ========== ========= In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that MPG will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced. F-92 MPG TRANSCO, LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (8) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All employees of MPG are employed by Translesco, a related entity owned by the same shareholders of MPG, and leased by MPG. Translesco has a retirement savings plan pursuant to section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code that is available to all employees with at least 90 days of service to Translesco and who are at least 18 years of age. Eligible participants may contribute up to 20% of their compensation. MPG does not make contributions to the plan. The accompanying financial statements include all payroll and related costs associated with the employees serving MPG. (9) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS MPG and Translesco maintain a combined cash management system. As a result of this arrangement, approximately $96,000 and $895,000 were due to Translesco at July 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively. For the years ended July 31, 1997 and 1998, average balances due Translesco were less than $100,000 except for a borrowing in June, 1998, of $1,250,000 and repayments of approximately $355,000 in July, 1998. (10) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various legal claims arise against MPG during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial statements. (11) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The stockholders of the Company entered into a definitive agreement on November 13, 1998 to sell MPG Transco, Ltd. to United Road Services. (12) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS Sales to the Company's three largest customers, General Motors, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, amounted to 22%, 10% and 10%, respectively, of total revenues for the year ended July 31, 1997 and 43%, 14% and 8%, respectively, for the year ended July 31, 1998. The loss of one or all of these customers could significantly affect MPG's performance. F-93 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Directors Pilot Transport, Inc. We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Pilot Transport, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pilot Transport, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Detroit, Michigan November 12, 1998 F-94 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, -------------------- SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 1997 1998 ---------- --------- ------------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash....................................... $ 13,853 12,413 181,442 Accounts receivable........................ 1,703,812 1,268,230 1,944,997 Prepaid expenses........................... 57,545 76,355 55,428 Contracts for trailer purchases (note 6)... 99,458 194,510 560,471 ---------- --------- --------- Total current assets.................... 1,874,668 1,551,508 2,742,338 Vehicles and equipment, net (note 2)........ 5,071,066 4,283,866 3,680,568 ---------- --------- --------- Total assets............................ $6,945,734 5,835,374 6,422,906 ========== ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Loan payable (note 3)...................... $2,200,000 1,050,000 2,005,000 Accounts payable........................... 164,100 73,276 240,236 Accrued bonus and profit sharing........... -- -- 792,326 Other accrued expenses..................... 160,000 236,852 272,528 ---------- --------- --------- Total current liabilities............... 2,524,100 1,360,128 3,310,090 ---------- --------- --------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $1 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 10,000 shares issued and outstanding........................... 10,000 10,000 10,000 Retained earnings.......................... 4,411,634 4,465,246 3,102,816 ---------- --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity.............. 4,421,634 4,475,246 3,112,816 ---------- --------- --------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................................. $6,945,734 5,835,374 6,422,906 ========== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to the financial statements. F-95 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS FOR THE YEARS ENDED ENDED DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, -------------------------- ------------------------ 1996 1997 1997 1998 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Transportation revenue... $ 14,381,761 17,118,927 13,135,339 14,405,086 Cost of revenue.......... 9,386,529 10,066,642 7,463,219 8,906,264 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- Gross profit......... 4,995,232 7,052,285 5,672,120 5,498,822 Selling, general and administrative expense... 2,920,385 4,009,480 3,149,367 3,090,791 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- Income from operations.......... 2,074,847 3,042,805 2,522,753 2,408,031 Other income (expense): Interest................ (249,378) (167,880) (144,432) (113,612) Loss on sale of assets.. (48,926) (167,047) (151,709) (31,640) ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- Income before income tax................. 1,776,543 2,707,878 2,226,612 2,262,779 Income taxes (note 1).... -- -- -- -- ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- Net income........... $ 1,776,543 2,707,878 2,226,612 2,262,779 ============ ============ =========== =========== See accompanying notes to the financial statements. F-96 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------- ---------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 1995................. $10,000 3,903,266 3,913,266 Net income--1996............................. -- 1,776,543 1,776,543 Dividends.................................... -- (1,268,175) (1,268,175) ------- ---------- ---------- Balance at December 31, 1996................. 10,000 4,411,634 4,421,634 Net income--1997............................. -- 2,707,878 2,707,878 Dividends.................................... -- (2,654,266) (2,654,266) ------- ---------- ---------- Balance at December 31, 1997................. 10,000 4,465,246 4,475,246 Net income nine months ended September 30, 1998 (unaudited)............................ -- 2,262,779 2,262,779 Dividends (unaudited)........................ -- (3,625,209) (3,625,209) ------- ---------- ---------- Balance at September 30, 1998 (unaudited).... $10,000 3,102,816 3,112,816 ======= ========== ========== See accompanying notes to the financial statements. F-97 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER NINE MONTHS ENDED 31, SEPTEMBER 30, ---------------------- ---------------------- 1996 1997 1997 1998 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income.................... $1,776,543 2,707,878 2,226,612 2,262,779 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization............... 797,272 815,703 606,964 599,660 Loss on sale of equipment... 48,926 167,047 151,709 31,640 Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable........ 503,556 435,582 (367,252) (676,767) Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses........... 85,253 (18,810) (26,135) 20,927 Decrease (increase) in equipment deposits and other...................... (94,458) (95,052) 12,848 (365,961) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses........... 96,244 (13,972) 948,292 994,962 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by operations............... 3,213,336 3,998,376 3,553,038 2,867,240 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of vehicles and equipment.................... (1,625,686) (905,247) (799,532) (536,703) Proceeds from sale of equipment.................... 338,850 709,695 610,695 508,701 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash used in investing activities............... (1,286,836) (195,552) (188,837) (28,002) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net borrowings (repayments) from facility loan........... (675,000) (1,150,000) (700,000) 955,000 Dividends paid................ (1,268,175) (2,654,264) (2,654,264) (3,625,209) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash used in financing activities............... (1,943,175) (3,804,264) (3,354,264) (2,670,209) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in cash..................... (16,675) (1,440) 9,937 169,029 Cash at beginning of period.... 30,528 13,853 13,853 12,413 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash at end of period.......... $ 13,853 12,413 23,790 181,442 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Supplemental disclosures: Interest paid................. $ 249,638 168,019 144,571 100,791 ========== ========== ========== ========== Income taxes paid............. $ -- -- -- -- ========== ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to the financial statements. F-98 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997 AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1998 (UNAUDITED) (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Pilot Transport Inc. (the Company) operates a fleet of automobile carriers and provides transportation of automobiles nationwide, primarily to the automotive manufacturers. The Company's corporate headquarters are located in Brighton, Michigan and it has an office in Tempe, Arizona. (b) Revenue Recognition The Company operates one segment related to the transportation of vehicles. The Company's revenue is derived from customers who require transportation of vehicles. Transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (c) Vehicles and Equipment Vehicles and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, the Company provides for depreciation of vehicles and equipment over the following estimated useful lives. Transportation equipment......................................... 10 years Furniture and fixtures........................................... 5 years Office and warehouse equipment................................... 5 years Automobiles...................................................... 5 years (d) Income Taxes The Company has elected to be taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. Under those provisions, the Company does not pay Federal corporate income taxes on its taxable income. Instead, the stockholders are liable for individual Federal and state income taxes on their respective shares of the Company's taxable income. The State of Michigan has a tax based primarily on gross sales and the corporation is subject to this tax. Other states have various corporate taxes not based upon income and the corporation is subject to these taxes. All state taxes are included in selling, general and administrative expense. The Company utilizes accelerated depreciation for transportation equipment in reporting taxable income to its shareholders. This results in a lower tax basis for assets than is reported in the accompanying financial statements of $2,445,469, $2,027,962 and $1,729,441 at December 31, 1996 and 1997 and at September 30, 1998, respectively. (e) Use of Estimates Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. F-99 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (f) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current variable borrowing rates available to the Company on its bank borrowings, the fair value of the Company's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (g) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT Vehicles and equipment consist of the following: DECEMBER 31, --------------------- SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 1997 1998 ----------- --------- ------------- --- Transportation equipment.. $ 7,306,993 6,316,499 5,600,964 Automobiles............... 68,168 68,168 45,586 Office equipment.......... 223,509 270,801 323,033 Warehouse equipment and improvements............. 74,166 74,166 93,516 ----------- --------- --------- 7,672,836 6,729,634 6,063,099 Accumulated depreciation.. 2,601,770 2,445,768 2,382,531 ----------- --------- --------- Net vehicles and equipment.............. $ 5,071,066 4,283,866 3,680,568 =========== ========= ========= (3) FACILITY LOAN PAYABLE A note payable to Comerica Bank is a Secured Accounts Financing Facility ("Facility") Master Revolving Note with a variable rate (at one-half a percentage point less than prime rate) and is due on demand. The Facility is renewed annually. The Company can borrow up to $5,000,000 for working capital and the purchase of equipment. Advances and required repayments are determined by a formula which is based upon a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, the price of new equipment and a predetermined sliding scale of existing equipment. Collateral for this note is a first lien on all accounts receivable, vehicles and equipment. In addition, there is a third collateral position on Michigan real estate owned by the Pilot Partners, LLC (see note 5). (4) PENSION PLAN The Company has a 401(k) profit-sharing plan for substantially all employees who are over 21 years of age and have six months of service. Contributions are not required by the Company; however, when made, they are determined as a percentage of each eligible employee's salary. The Company contributions for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 (unaudited) were $223,106, $250,991, $158,396 and $286,485, respectively. (5) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company has entered into several agreements with various partnerships owned by the shareholders of Pilot Transport, Inc. Following is a summary of the significant activities between the Company and the partnerships: (a) Equipment Leases The Company leased trailers from three family partnerships. The leases expired in March 1997 and were not renewed. The Company had the responsibility to repair, maintain and insure the equipment during the lease F-100 PILOT TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) period. The Company paid these partnerships $96,000, $24,000, $24,000 and $0 in lease payments for the years ending December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 (unaudited), respectively. (b) Building and Land Lease The Company leases an office building in Brighton, Michigan and land in Tempe, Arizona from partnerships owned by the principal shareholders. All leases require the Company to maintain the facility and insure its contents. The lease of the land in Tempe, Arizona was terminated in March 1997. The Brighton property lease expires in March 1999 and requires monthly payments of $11,400. The Company paid the partnerships $180,000, $147,000, $135,000 and $102,600 for the years ending December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 (unaudited), respectively, for rental of these facilities. (6) LONG-TERM LEASES The Company has entered into various operating leases for a building and certain tractors and trailers used in providing transportation services to its customers. The leases of tractors and trailers are generally over a 49-month period. Following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required as of December 31, 1997 (including related party leases discussed in note 5(b)), which includes new leases beginning at various dates in 1998 with monthly payments of $50,650. YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT ------------ ----------- 1998........................................................ $ 1,104,315 1999........................................................ 1,079,354 2000........................................................ 1,023,666 2001........................................................ 919,071 2002........................................................ 285,190 Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 (unaudited) was $350,281, $483,959, $332,071 and $775,621, respectively. The Company purchased six new "closed" trailers at September 30, 1998, for which the purchase price has been deposited with the vendor as final modifications are being made. It is anticipated these units will be delivered and placed into service in the fourth quarter of 1998. Upon delivery of these trailers, they will be subject to a sale lease-back under which the trailers will be sold at cost and leased back. (7) SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK Approximately 65% of the Company's revenues for each of the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 were generated from General Motors and its subdivisions. The Company has entered into a three-year contract with General Motors which expires January 1, 2001 to transport vehicles at a predetermined fixed fee on select routes throughout the United States. Additional business is done on other routes at prevailing transportation rates. At September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 and 1996, the accounts receivable from General Motors and its subdivisions represented approximately 60% of the total. (8) SUBSEQUENT EVENT The stockholders of the Company entered into a definitive agreement on November 5, 1998 to sell Pilot Transport, Inc. to United Road Services. F-101 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders E&R Towing & Garage, Inc. and Subsidiaries: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of E&R Towing & Garage, Inc. and Subsidiaries (E&R) as of February 28, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of E&R management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of E&R Towing & Garage, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of February 28, 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Chicago, Illinois August 7, 1998 F-102 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS FEBRUARY 28, JUNE 30, 1998 1998 ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 256,971 $1,083,564 Accounts receivable................................... 334,975 440,565 Due from E.A.R. (note 10)............................. 908,300 446,480 Notes receivable...................................... 57,653 46,402 Due from officers (note 10)........................... 112,450 -- Deferred tax (note 8)................................. 89,833 -- Prepaid expenses...................................... 82,422 64,434 Management fee receivable............................. -- 107,923 Other receivables..................................... 10,274 13,210 ---------- ---------- Total current assets.................................... 1,852,878 2,202,578 Property and equipment, net (note 5).................... 2,008,337 1,795,334 Notes receivable........................................ 38,949 31,348 ---------- ---------- Total assets............................................ $3,900,164 $4,029,260 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 6)....... $ 468,467 $ 468,467 Accounts payable...................................... 52,914 110,886 Deferred gain on the sale of fixed assets............. 59,105 59,105 Accrued taxes......................................... 297,937 130,349 Accrued payroll....................................... 62,095 62,600 Other accrued expenses................................ 45,501 15,339 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities............................... 986,019 846,746 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 6)................................................... 481,179 322,590 Deferred gain on the sale of fixed assets............. 36,880 17,179 Deferred tax (note 8)................................. 205,303 231,541 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities....................................... 1,709,381 1,418,056 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, no par value, stated value of $1,000. Authorized, issued, and outstanding 1,000 shares in 1998................................................. 1,000 1,000 Additional paid-in capital............................ 159,273 159,273 Retained earnings..................................... 2,030,510 2,450,931 ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity.............................. 2,190,783 2,611,204 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.............. $3,900,164 $4,029,260 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-103 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS YEAR FOUR-MONTHS FOUR-MONTHS ENDED ENDED ENDED FEBRUARY 28, JUNE 30, JUNE 30, 1998 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............................... $8,527,599 $2,766,519 $2,928,821 Cost of revenue........................... 5,193,019 1,465,810 1,645,115 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit.............................. 3,334,580 1,300,709 1,283,706 Selling, general, and administrative expenses................................. 3,496,981 746,337 898,900 Management fee from affiliate (note 10)... (646,378) (215,460) (237,200) ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations.................... 483,977 769,832 622,006 ---------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Other................................... 63 3,851 1,213 Interest income......................... 48,373 520 42,761 Interest expense........................ (113,944) (26,432) (25,260) Gain on sale of assets.................. 62,405 1,500 19,701 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes................ 480,874 749,271 660,421 Income tax expense (note 8)............... (187,539) (275,000) (240,000) ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income................................ 293,335 474,271 420,421 Retained earnings at beginning of period.. 1,737,175 1,737,175 2,030,510 ---------- ---------- ---------- Retained earnings at end of period........ $2,030,510 $2,211,446 $2,450,931 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-104 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOUR-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 FEBRUARY 28, ------------------- 1998 1997 1998 ------------ -------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income.................................. $293,335 474,271 420,421 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation............................... 644,618 209,580 224,709 Gains from sale of property and equipment.. (62,405) (1,500) (19,701) Deferred income taxes...................... 115,470 115,470 116,071 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable............................... (389,762) (310,786) 356,230 (Increase) decrease in notes receivable... (96,601) -- 18,852 Decrease in due from officers............. 4,000 20,000 112,450 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses... (14,022) 15,558 17,988 Increase in management fee receivable..... -- (108,675) (107,923) Decrease (increase) in other receivables.. 10,644 (3,542) (2,936) Increase in accounts payable.............. 20,703 56,510 57,972 Increase in accrued payroll............... 4,129 634 505 Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses................................. 7,833 27,152 (30,162) Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable.................................. 182,240 50,037 (167,588) -------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities.... 720,182 544,709 996,888 -------- -------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment......... (661,312) (5,780) (11,706) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment.................................. 163,711 1,500 -- Proceeds from sale of subsidiary............ 293,006 -- -- -------- -------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities........ (204,595) (4,280) (11,706) -------- -------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net decrease in borrowings under line of credit..................................... (250,000) (250,000) -- Principal payments on long-term debt........ (622,713) (206,412) (158,589) Additional borrowings on long-term debt..... 544,607 -- -- -------- -------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities........ (328,106) (456,412) (158,589) -------- -------- --------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents.... 187,481 84,017 826,593 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...................................... 69,490 69,490 256,971 -------- -------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period... $256,971 153,507 1,083,564 ======== ======== ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest................................... $113,944 26,432 25,261 Income taxes............................... 41,650 14,920 62,165 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-105 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FEBRUARY 28, 1998 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business E&R Towing & Garage, Inc. and its two wholly owned subsidiaries, E&R Auto, Inc. and E&R Transport, Inc., (collectively referred to herein as E&R or the Company) were founded in 1978, 1988, and 1989, respectively. E&R also had a 55% owned subsidiary which was sold during February, 1998. E&R's primary business is towing vehicles for commercial entities. E&R Towing & Garage, Inc. (Towing) and E&R Auto, Inc. (Auto) operate primarily in Chicago and Chicago suburbs. E&R Transport, Inc. (Transport) operates primarily in New Jersey. E&R owns and operates approximately 70 vehicles. (b) Principles of Consolidation All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all costs of doing business. (c) Revenue Recognition E&R's revenue is derived from customers who require a towing service. Revenue is recognized at the completion of each towing engagement. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (d) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases, if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, E&R provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Transportation and towing equipment............................ 5 years Leasehold improvements......................................... 5 years Furniture and fixtures......................................... 7 years Computers and communications equipment......................... 5-7 years (e) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to E&R on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of E&R's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (f) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. F-106 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Use of Estimates Management of E&R has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (h) Unaudited Interim Financial Statements In the opinion of the Company's management, the interim financial statements as of June 30, 1998 and for the four month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, that are necessary for the fair presentation of the Company's financial position at June 30, 1998 and its results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results for the four months ended June 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the entire year. (2) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents of $256,971 at February 28, 1998 consist of bank accounts and short-term investments with an initial term of less than three months. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, E&R considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (3) INVESTMENT IN S.U.P. The Company had a 55% owned subsidiary, Summit-U-Pick-A-Part (S.U.P.), a junkyard. During the year ended February 28, 1998 the Company sold its ownership in this subsidiary for the amount of its investment. No gain or loss was incurred upon the sale. At February 28, 1998, the carrying value of this investment was $-0-. (4) ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS During the year ended February 28, 1998, E&R had no write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivable. E&R has not recorded a provision for the allowance of doubtful accounts during the year because management believes all amounts are fully collectible. (5) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at February 28, 1998 consist of the following: Transportation and towing equipment.............................. $3,955,717 Leasehold improvements........................................... 188,902 Furniture and fixtures........................................... 114,913 Computers and communications equipment........................... 225,830 ---------- Total............................................................ 4,485,362 Less accumulated depreciation.................................... 2,477,025 ---------- $2,008,337 ========== Depreciation of property and equipment in the year ended February 28, 1998 totaled $644,618. F-107 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (6) INDEBTEDNESS E&R's long-term debt consists of the following at February 28, 1998: Notes payable to Grand National Bank, payable in aggregate monthly installments of $33,280, including interest ranging from 9.25% to 9.75%, maturing between December 5, 1998 and December 9, 2000. Secured by the equipment of the Company.......................... $623,328 Notes payable to South Holland Bank, payable in aggregate monthly installments of $7,617, including interest at 8.98%, maturing between December 15, 2000 and December 20, 2001. Secured by the equipment of the Company......................................... 231,936 Note payable to The Bank of New York, payable in monthly installments of $4,947, including interest at 9.5%, maturing December 10, 1999. Secured by equipment of the Company........... 94,382 -------- Total long-term debt.............................................. 949,646 Less installments due within one year............................ 468,467 -------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments.................... $481,179 ======== Annual maturities of long-term debt for the next three years are as follows: February 28: 1999.............................................................. $468,467 2000.............................................................. 329,468 2001.............................................................. 151,711 -------- $949,646 ======== (7) LEASES E&R leases three buildings and one plot of land used for its separate operations under annual lease agreements. These leases are classified as operating leases. The agreements provide for monthly rental payments totaling $13,673, of which $9,100 of these monthly rental payments are to related parties. E&R is responsible for all operating costs related to the properties. Total rent expense for the year ended February 28, 1998 was $164,072. (8) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the year ended February 28, 1998 consists of: Current: Federal........................................................... $ 55,569 State............................................................. 16,500 -------- 72,069 Deferred............................................................ 115,470 -------- $187,539 ======== F-108 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The differences between the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective rate are: U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate................................ 35.00% State income taxes, net of Federal benefit............................ 4.50 Nondeductible expenses................................................ (0.50) ----- 39.00% ===== Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: Deferred tax assets: Accrued liabilities not yet deductible for tax purposes........ $ 105,023 --------- Total deferred tax assets........................................ 105,023 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant, and equipment, due primarily to accelerated depreciation.................................................. (205,303) Notes receivable............................................... (15,190) --------- Total deferred tax liabilities................................... (220,493) --------- Net deferred tax liability....................................... $(115,470) ========= In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not E&R will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. Therefore, no valuation allowance has been recorded against the deferred tax assets at February 28, 1998. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future income are reduced. (9) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS Approximately $4.5 million or 53% of the Company's revenues were derived from a customer in the auto pound management industry who is also an affiliated company. Transactions with this company are discussed in note 10. Approximately $1.6 million or 19% of the Company's revenues were derived from a customer in the salvage industry. (10) RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company and Environmental Auto Removal, Inc. (EAR) are related parties due to the majority shareholder of the Company holding an interest in EAR. Both Auto and Towing provide towing services for EAR and all revenues for Auto are derived from services provided to EAR. The cost of these services amounted to $2,879,475 for the year ended February 28, 1998. Accounts receivable from EAR totaled $908,300 at February 28, 1998. The Company also receives management fees from EAR for the performance of various administrative and managerial services. For the year ended February 28, 1998, the fees received by the Company for these services totaled $646,378 and are included in other income in the statement of operations and retained earnings. F-109 E&R TOWING & GARAGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) During the year ended February 28, 1998, the Company paid approximately $109,200 in rent expense under a lease agreement for buildings owned by the majority shareholder of the Company. These agreements extend to October 1998 and are classified as operating leases. At February 28, 1998, the Company had net accounts receivable from two of the officers of the Company. These amounts are classified as current assets on the balance sheet and totaled $112,450 at February 28, 1998. The accounts bear interest at 10%. Due to the timing of activity in this account, only immaterial amounts of interest income were generated throughout the year ended February 28, 1998. (11) SUBSEQUENT EVENT During 1998, the stockholders entered into a definitive agreement to sell E&R to United Road Services, Inc. The anticipated selling price of E&R exceeds its net assets as of February 28, 1998. (12) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various legal claims arise against the Company during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from legal proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. F-110 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders Environmental Auto Removal, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Environmental Auto Removal, Inc. (EAR) as of December 31, 1997, and the related statements of operations and retained earnings, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of EAR's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. As discussed in note 7, the Company is party to an agreement with the City of Chicago whereby the Company provides auto pound management and towing services for the City of Chicago. In addition, the Company derives revenue from the sale of vehicles purchased from the City of Chicago in accordance with the same agreement. All of the Company's revenues are derived in accordance with this agreement and 96% of EAR's trade receivable are due from this one customer at December 31, 1997. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Environmental Auto Removal, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Chicago, Illinois August 7, 1998 F-111 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................ $1,198,311 1,143,020 Accounts receivable.................................. 1,286,916 1,250,329 Inventory............................................ 54,560 78,573 Other receivables.................................... -- 2,253 ---------- --------- Total current assets.................................. 2,539,787 2,474,175 Property and equipment, net (note 3).................. 973,498 921,366 Investment in S.U.P................................... 28,174 -- Due from officers/shareholders (note 6)............... 80,000 805,235 ---------- --------- Total assets.......................................... $3,621,459 4,200,776 ========== ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 4)...... $ 278,969 211,452 Accounts payable..................................... 1,711,036 1,765,094 Accounts payable to E&R (note 8)..................... 956,160 460,130 Accrued taxes and other accruals..................... 77,680 48,314 Accrued management fee to affiliate (note 8)......... -- 161,869 ---------- --------- Total current liabilities............................. 3,023,845 2,646,859 Long-term liabilities: Due to officers/shareholders (note 6)................ -- 207,550 Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 4).................................................. 110,129 39,328 ---------- --------- Total liabilities..................................... 3,133,974 2,893,737 ---------- --------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, no par value, stated value of $1,000. Authorized, issued, and outstanding 1,000 shares in 1998 and 1997....................................... 1,000 1,000 Retained earnings.................................... 486,485 1,306,039 ---------- --------- Total stockholders' equity............................ 487,485 1,307,039 ---------- --------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity............ $3,621,459 4,200,776 ========== ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-112 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT) YEAR ENDED SIX-MONTHS DECEMBER ENDED JUNE 30, 31, -------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ----------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue................................. $14,104,317 6,147,351 8,539,488 Cost of revenue (note 8).................... 10,889,245 5,793,574 6,022,163 ----------- --------- --------- Gross profit................................ 3,215,072 353,777 2,517,325 Selling, general, and administrative expenses................................... 1,924,209 704,806 1,382,085 Management fee to affiliate (note 8)........ 747,262 373,630 358,000 ----------- --------- --------- Income (loss) from operations............... 543,601 (724,659) 777,240 ----------- --------- --------- Other income (expense): Other...................................... (6,231) 1,510 1,557 Interest income............................ 41,415 6,220 51,470 Interest expense........................... (27,344) (11,559) (7,013) Gain on sale of assets..................... 12,287 -- 13,000 ----------- --------- --------- Income (loss) before income taxes........... 563,728 (728,488) 836,254 Income tax expense.......................... (9,597) -- (16,700) ----------- --------- --------- Net income (loss)........................... 554,131 (728,488) 819,554 Retained earnings at beginning of period.... 114,944 114,944 486,485 Dividends paid.............................. (182,590) (182,590) -- ----------- --------- --------- Retained earnings (deficit) at end of period..................................... $ 486,485 (796,134) 1,306,039 =========== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-113 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED SIX-MONTHS DECEMBER ENDED JUNE 30 31, ------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ----------- -------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss)........................... $ 554,131 (728,488) 819,554 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation............................... 129,210 58,847 91,082 Realized gains from sale of property and equipment................................. (12,287) -- (13,000) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable............................... (1,274,141) (45,000) 36,587 (Increase) decrease in inventory.......... (33,842) 7,490 (24,013) Increase in other receivables............. -- -- (2,253) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable... 1,237,214 307,871 (441,972) Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses... 28,794 (16,046) (54,807) Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable.................................. 14,023 (2,490) 25,441 Increase in accrued management fee........ -- 227,632 161,869 ----------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities.................................. 643,102 (190,184) 598,488 ----------- -------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment......... (449,284) (46,856) (38,950) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment.................................. 80,000 -- 13,000 Cash loaned to affiliate.................... 65,000 (65,000) -- Proceeds from sale of affiliate............. 47,654 -- 28,174 ----------- -------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities.................................. (256,630) (111,856) 2,224 ----------- -------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt........ (189,319) (95,120) (138,318) Additional borrowings on long-term debt..... 180,375 -- -- Decrease (increase) in due from officers/shareholders...................... 120,000 -- (725,235) Increase in due to officers/shareholders.... -- 450,000 207,550 ----------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.................................. 111,056 354,880 (656,003) ----------- -------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents................................. 497,528 52,840 (55,291) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...................................... 700,783 700,780 1,198,311 ----------- -------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period... $ 1,198,311 753,620 1,143,020 =========== ======== ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest................................... $ 27,344 11,559 7,013 Income taxes............................... $ 9,597 -- -- See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-114 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Environmental Auto Removal, Inc. (the Company or EAR) was founded in 1989. EAR's primary business is the management of the towing services and auto pounds for the city of Chicago (City) under a long term contract. In addition, EAR purchases vehicles from the City for resale at auto auctions or for scrap value. EAR operates primarily in Chicago. (b) Revenue Recognition EAR operates as one segment and revenue is derived from the collection of towing revenues from the City and the sale of vehicles at auto auctions or for scrap value. All revenue is recognized upon completion of the towing engagement or sale of the vehicle at auction or for scrap. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all costs of doing business. (c) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases, if shorter. Accelerated methods of depreciation have been used for income tax purposes. For financial statement purposes, EAR provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Automobiles and equipment.......................................... 5-7 years Furniture and fixtures............................................. 7 years Computers and communications equipment............................. 5-7 years (d) Inventory Inventory consists of vehicles purchased for resale at auto auctions or for scrap value. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. (e) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to EAR on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of EAR's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (f) Income Taxes The Company is an S Corporation under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, the shareholders of the Company are responsible for Federal tax liabilities. The Company remains liable for a portion of state income taxes. Under the provisions of the Illinois replacement tax law, S Corporations are assessed a 1.5% surtax at the corporate level and earnings or losses flow through to the shareholder to be taxed at the individual level. Accordingly, only this Illinois replacement tax liability has been recorded in the financial statements. Differences in the tax basis and financial statement carrying amounts result primarily from accounts receivable; property, plant, and equipment; and accrued liabilities not yet deductible for tax purposes. F-115 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Use of Estimates Management of EAR has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (h) Unaudited Interim Financial Statements In the opinion of the Company's management the interim financial statements as of June 30, 1998 and for the six month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, that are necessary for the fair presentation of the Company's financial position at June 30, 1998 and its results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results for the six months ended June 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the entire year. (2) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents of $1,198,311 at December 31, 1998 consist of bank accounts and short-term investments with an initial term of less than three months. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, EAR considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (3) ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS During the year ended December 31, 1997, EAR had no write-offs of uncollectible trade accounts receivable. EAR has not recorded a provision for the allowance of doubtful accounts because management believes all amounts are fully collectible. (4) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at December 31, 1997 consist of the following: Automotive and equipment......................................... $1,093,579 Furniture and fixtures......................................... 43,080 Computer and communications equipment.......................... 238,450 ---------- Total.......................................................... 1,375,109 Less accumulated depreciation.................................. 401,611 ---------- $ 973,498 ========== Depreciation of property and equipment in 1997 totaled $129,210. (5) INVESTMENT IN S.U.P. The Company owns a 27% interest in Summit-U-Pick-A-Part (S.U.P.), a junk yard. This investment was sold in part during December 1997 with the remainder being sold in February 1998. The sale resulted in a loss of approximately $8,800 which was recorded in other expense during the year ended December 31, 1997. At December 31, 1997, the carrying value of this investment was $28,174, all of which was recovered by the Company through cash proceeds received during February of 1998. F-116 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (6) INDEBTEDNESS EAR's long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1997: Note payable to Associates Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $7,874, including interest at 4.56%, maturing December 31, 1999. Secured by the equipment of the Company........... $180,375 Note payable to Associates Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $4,634, including interest at 4.79%, maturing December 31, 1998. Secured by the equipment of the Company........... 54,223 Note payable to Associates Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $4,530, including interest at 4.73%, maturing December 31, 1998. Secured by the equipment of the Company........... 53,010 Note payable to Associates Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $4,228, including interest at 4.68%, maturing December 31, 1998. Secured by the equipment of the Company........... 49,470 Note payable to Associates Commercial Corporation, payable in monthly installments of $2,172, including interest at 8.68%, maturing October 31, 1999. Secured by the equipment of the Company.................... 42,287 Note payable to South Holland Bank, payable in monthly installments of $782, including interest at 7.9%, maturing January 11, 1999. Secured by an automobile of the Company...................................... 9,733 -------- Total long-term debt.................................................. 389,098 Less installments due within one year................................. 278,969 -------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments........................ $110,129 ======== Notes payable to Associates Commercial Corporation were arranged with the acquisition of equipment. The impact of adjusting the stated interest rate on these notes to the Company's incremental borrowing rate is not material to the results of operations or to the balance sheet. Annual maturities of long-term debt for the next two years are as follows: December 31: 1998................................................................. $278,969 1999................................................................. 110,129 -------- $389,098 ======== Line of Credit The Company has available a secured, revolving line of credit totaling $500,000. Advances are at the discretion of the bank and interest is charged at the rate of Prime + 1%. The line of credit is secured by collateral which includes all inventory, equipment, and fixtures of the Company. Any outstanding principal plus all accrued, unpaid interest will be due on January 11, 1999. No amounts were outstanding at December 31, 1997. (7) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS Effective July 31, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago for auto pound management and towing services. This agreement extends for a period of 36 months. During this period, the agreement specifies the amount of revenue to be collected by the Company for each vehicle towed as well as the cost amount for each vehicle purchased by the Company from the City. F-117 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTO REMOVAL, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The Company derived 76% of its revenue during 1997 from services performed under this long-term contract. The remaining 24% of revenue was derived from the sale of vehicles purchased from the City of Chicago in accordance with the same agreement. Loss of this contract would have a material negative effect on the Company. At December 31, 1997, EAR had accounts receivable from and accounts payable to the City in the amount of $1,233,996 and $1,340,710, respectively. (8) RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS EAR and E&R Towing, Inc. (E&R) are related parties due to the majority shareholder of E&R holding shares in EAR. E&R provides towing services for EAR. The cost of these services amounted to $2,821,345 for the year ended December 31, 1997. Accounts payable to E&R totaled $956,160 at December 31, 1997. The Company also pays management fees for the performance of various administrative and managerial services. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the fees paid by the Company for these services totaled $747,262 and are included in other income in the statement of operations and retained earnings. At December 31, 1997, the Company had net accounts receivable from two of the officers of the Company. These amounts are classified as current assets on the balance sheet and totaled $80,000 at December 31, 1997. These accounts bear interest at 12%. Due to the timing of activity in this account, only immaterial amounts of interest income were generated throughout 1997. In the opinion of management, the financial statements at December 31, 1997 include all costs of doing business. (9) SUBSEQUENT EVENT During August 1998, the stockholders entered into a definitive agreement to sell EAR to United Road Services, Inc. Consideration for the sale was paid through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Services, Inc. The anticipated selling price of EAR exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. (10) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various legal claims arise against the Company during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from legal proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. F-118 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Neil's Used Truck & Car Sales, Incorporated, as of December 31, 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Neil's Used Truck & Car Sales, Incorporated as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP July 2, 1998, except for note 8, which is as of July 14, 1998 F-119 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................ $ 32,236 $ 356,404 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13,000........................ 774,618 933,281 Accounts receivable from employees and related party. 13,140 14,899 Drivers advances..................................... 21,420 29,417 Inventory............................................ 175,661 190,954 ---------- ---------- Total current assets.............................. 1,017,075 1,524,955 ---------- ---------- Property and equipment, net (note 2).................. 1,521,305 1,654,310 ---------- ---------- $2,538,380 $3,179,265 ========== ========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Note payable to stockholder.......................... $ 20,417 $ -- Current installments of long-term debt (note 4)...... 152,826 133,482 Current installments of obligations under capital leases (note 5)..................................... 163,684 163,684 Accounts payable..................................... 126,753 85,381 Accrued payroll and related costs.................... 293,386 419,456 Other current liabilities (note 3)................... 62,665 60,394 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities......................... 819,731 862,397 Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 4)................................................... 578,461 660,824 Obligations under capital leases, excluding current installments (note 5)................................ 256,482 176,341 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities................................. 1,654,674 1,699,562 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, no par value. Authorized 50,000 shares; issued and outstanding 10,000 shares in 1997........ 1,000 1,000 Retained earnings.................................... 882,706 1,478,703 ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity........................ 883,706 1,479,703 ---------- ---------- Commitments and contingencies (notes 5, 7 and 8) $2,538,380 $3,179,265 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-120 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 , DECEMBER 31, --------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue................................. $9,552,971 $4,631,559 $5,891,071 Cost of revenue............................. 8,246,207 3,931,638 4,813,249 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit.............................. 1,306,764 699,921 1,077,822 Selling, general, and administrative expenses................................... 789,663 387,372 375,249 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations...................... 517,101 312,549 702,573 Interest expense............................ 70,590 41,449 46,576 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income................................ $ 446,511 $ 271,100 $ 655,997 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-121 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY TOTAL STOCK- COMMON RETAINED HOLDER'S STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------ ---------- ---------- Balances at December 31, 1996................... $1,000 $ 531,475 $ 532,475 Net income...................................... -- 446,511 446,511 Owners' distributions........................... -- (95,280) (95,280) ------ ---------- ---------- Balances at December 31, 1997................... 1,000 882,706 883,706 Net income--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited).................................... -- 655,997 655,997 Distribution to stockholders--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)...................... -- (60,000) (60,000) ------ ---------- ---------- Balance at June 30, 1998 (unaudited)............ $1,000 $1,478,703 $1,479,703 ====== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-122 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED SIX-MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, ------------ -------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income................................. $ 446,511 $ 271,100 $ 655,997 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation.............................. 126,639 59,024 99,470 Change in operating assets and liabilities: Trade accounts receivable................ (197,304) (100,904) (158,663) Accounts receivable from employees....... (150) (200) 1,287 Accounts receivable from related parties. 9,155 19,078 (3,046) Drivers advances......................... 3,304 (5,150) (7,997) Inventory................................ (7,320) (19,286) (15,292) Accounts payable......................... 55,237 24,483 (41,372) Accrued payroll and related costs........ 94,938 31,387 126,070 Other current liabilities................ (6,488) (11,999) (2,272) --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities............................. 524,522 267,533 654,182 --------- --------- --------- Cash flows used in investing activity-- purchases of property and equipment........ (761,445) (157,794) (232,475) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt... 702,999 150,000 135,552 Owners' distributions...................... (95,280) (43,280) (60,000) Principal payments on long-term debt....... (188,443) (152,381) (92,950) Principal payments on obligations under capital leases............................ (150,618) (64,079) (80,141) --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities............................. 268,658 (109,740) (97,539) --------- --------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash......... 31,735 (1) 324,168 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period..................................... 501 $ 501 32,236 --------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.. $ 32,236 $ 500 $ 356,404 ========= ========= ========= Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information Cash paid during the period for interest.... $ 75,051 $ 38,424 $48,621 ========= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-123 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Neil's Used Truck & Car Sales, Incorporated, dba Neil's Auto Transport, (the Company) was founded in 1993. The Company's primary business is transporting vehicles for auto auctions and auto dealers, throughout the continental United States. The Company has one facility located in Utah. It owns a fleet of approximately 24 trucks and trailers, and contracts with various third party owner/operators. (b) Income Taxes Income taxes are not reflected in the financial statements since the Company has elected to be treated as a small business corporation under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, the tax effects of the Company's operations accrue directly to the shareholders. (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents of $32,236 at December 31, 1997, consist of cash on deposit in bank accounts. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investment instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (d) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Plant and equipment under capital leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. For financial statement purposes, the Company provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives. Transportation equipment......................................... 5--10 years Furniture and fixtures........................................... 5--7 years Equipment........................................................ 7 years (e) Inventories Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method for all inventories. (f) Income Taxes The Company has elected to be taxed under the Subchapter S provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, tax liabilities of the Company are the direct responsibility of the stockholders, and no provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying statement of operations. Due to differences, primarily in the timing of the recognition of depreciation expense for book purposes versus tax purposes, the book bases in the reported net assets in the accompanying balance sheet exceeds the tax bases by approximately $538,000. (g) Use of Estimates Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally a ccepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (h) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. F-124 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at December 31, 1997 consists of the following: Transportation equipment......................................... $1,520,955 Furniture and fixtures........................................... 47,847 Equipment........................................................ 86,609 Land............................................................. 140,000 ---------- Total........................................................ 1,795,411 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization................... 274,106 ---------- $1,521,305 ========== (3) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Other current liabilities at December 31, 1997 consist of: Deposit liability................................................ $ 35,440 Accrued sales tax................................................ 12,725 Other............................................................ 14,500 ---------- $ 62,665 ========== (4) LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1997: Note payable to a bank, payable in monthly installments of $3,758, including interest at 8.27%; maturing June 2001; secured by transport equipment.............................................. $ 137,221 Note payable to a bank, payable in monthly installments of $7,420, including interest at 8.60%; maturing March 2002; secured by transport equipment.............................................. 292,000 Note payable to a bank, payable in monthly principal installments of $6,630, plus interest at 8.58%; maturing March 2002; secured by transport equipment........................................... 260,999 Note payable to a bank, payable in monthly installments of $4,292, including interest at 8.75%; maturing October 1998; secured by transport equipment.............................................. 41,067 --------- Total long-term debt.......................................... 731,287 Less installments due within one year............................. 152,826 --------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments................ $ 578,461 ========= Aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the next five years are as follows: 1998............................................................... $ 173,243 1999............................................................... 171,111 2000............................................................... 186,169 2001............................................................... 179,627 2002............................................................... 41,554 --------- $ 751,704 ========= F-125 NEIL'S USED TRUCK & CAR SALES, INCORPORATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) As of December 31, 1997, the Company had a line-of-credit with a bank totaling $100,000. There were no borrowings outstanding at December 31, 1997, and the agreement expired April 30, 1998. (5) LEASES The Company leases equipment under a capital lease which expires in May 2000. The following is a summary of transportation equipment held under capital leases at December 31, 1997: Transportation equipment........................................... $639,587 Less accumulated amortization...................................... 67,981 -------- $571,606 ======== The Company leases its operating facility from a related stockholder under a month to month lease. Rent expense was $207,158 in 1997. Future minimum lease payment under noncancelable operating leases and future minimum capital lease payments as of December 31, 1997 are as follows: CAPITAL OPERATING LEASES LEASES -------- --------- Year ending December 31: 1998....................................................... $192,591 28,234 1999....................................................... 192,591 5,160 2000....................................................... 80,246 5,160 2001....................................................... -- 5,160 2002....................................................... -- 1,290 -------- ------ Total.................................................... 465,428 45,004 ====== Less amount representing interest............................ 45,262 -------- Present value of net minimum capital lease payments...... 420,166 Less current installments.................................... 163,684 -------- $256,482 ======== (6) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Company has a retirement savings plan pursuant to section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code that is available to all employees with at least one year of service to the Company. Eligible participants may contribute up to four percent of their compensation. The Company provides non-discretionary matching contributions to the Plan which amounted to $7,800 in 1997. (7) CONTINGENCIES Various legal claims arise against the Company during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. (8) SUBSEQUENT EVENT On July 14, 1998, the stockholders consummated a transaction whereby all of the net assets of the Company were sold to United Road Services, Inc. F-126 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders 5-L Corporation and ADP Transport, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of 5-L Corporation and ADP Transport, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the related combined statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of the management of 5-L Corporation and ADP Transport, Inc. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall combined financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of 5-L Corporation and ADP Transport, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Denver, Colorado June 12, 1998 F-127 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. COMBINED BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................ $ 47,083 $ 31,614 Trade accounts receivable............................ 806,009 982,508 Accounts receivable from employees................... 5,000 -- Prepaid expenses..................................... 23,040 53,940 Other current assets................................. 4,074 1,350 Current portion of rights to equipment under financing contracts................................. 382,246 290,638 ---------- ---------- Total current assets.............................. 1,267,452 1,360,050 Rights to equipment under financing contracts, excluding current portion............................ 1,780,129 2,714,344 Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $7,224 and $7,974, respectively............................. 17,776 17,026 Other assets.......................................... 7,700 7,700 ---------- ---------- Total assets...................................... $3,073,057 $4,099,120 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of obligations for equipment un- der financing contracts............................. $ 382,246 $ 290,638 Contractor payments payable.......................... 198,182 289,441 Accounts payable..................................... 89,849 140,474 Accrued payroll and related costs.................... 99,721 20,662 Notes payable to stockholders........................ -- 257,140 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities......................... 769,998 998,355 Obligations for equipment under financing contracts, excluding current installments......................................... 1,780,129 2,714,344 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities................................. 2,550,127 3,712,699 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $1 par value. Authorized, issued and outstanding 2,000 shares........................................ 2,000 2,000 Retained earnings.................................... 520,930 384,421 ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity........................ 522,930 386,421 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $3,073,057 $4,099,120 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-128 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............................... $9,852,142 $4,918,861 $5,069,454 Cost of revenue........................... 8,389,700 4,180,156 4,288,975 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit.......................... 1,462,442 738,705 780,479 Selling, general and administrative expenses................................. 927,560 377,110 335,113 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations................ 534,882 361,595 445,366 Other income (expense): Interest expense......................... (10,057) (1,374) (189) Other.................................... 11,105 5,497 22,594 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income............................ $ 535,930 $ 365,718 $ 467,771 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-129 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. COMBINED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------- --------- -------------- BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 1997.................. $1,000 $ 555,585 $ 556,585 Net income -- 1997........................... -- 535,930 535,930 Distribution to stockholders................. -- (570,585) (570,585) Stock issued ADP............................. 1,000 -- 1,000 ------ --------- --------- BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1997................ 2,000 520,930 522,930 Net income--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)................................. -- 467,771 467,771 Distribution to stockholders--cash paid--six- months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)...... -- (347,140) (347,140) Distribution to stockholders--notes payable-- six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited).. -- (257,140) (257,140) ------ --------- --------- BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1998 (UNAUDITED)......... $2,000 $ 384,421 $ 386,421 ====== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-130 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, -------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income................................. $ 535,930 $ 365,718 $ 467,771 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Amortization............................. 1,667 765 750 Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable.............................. (36,133) 114,873 (176,499) Decrease in accounts receivable from employees............................... 22,500 27,500 5,000 Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets................ 32,516 (12,307) (28,175) (Decrease) increase in accounts payable.. (2,372) (11,669) 50,625 Decrease in accrued payroll and related costs................................... (169) (89,947) (78,059) Increase in contractor payments payable.. 39,419 51,678 91,258 --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities............................. 593,358 446,611 331,671 --------- --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of common stock..... 1,000 -- -- Distributions to stockholders.............. (570,585) (281,398) (347,140) --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities... (569,585) (281,398) (347,140) --------- --------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash......... 23,773 165,213 (15,469) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period..................................... 23,310 23,310 47,083 --------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.. $ 47,083 $ 188,523 $ 31,614 ========= ========= ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for interest.... $ 10,057 $ 1,374 $ 198 ========= ========= ========= Reduction for the period in rights to and obligations for equipment under financing contracts, net............................ $ 59,892 $ -- $ 842,607 ========= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. F-131 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business 5-L Corporation (5-L) was founded in 1993 and its primary business is coordinating the transport of vehicles for auto auctions, leasing companies, auto dealers, manufacturers and individuals. It operates throughout the continental United States via a network of independently contracted carriers. ADP Transport, Inc. (ADP) was founded in 1997 and acts as an agent for independent carriers by securing and servicing transport equipment lease agreements. Both companies" operations are headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. (b) Principles of Combination The combined financial statements include the financial statements of 5-L and ADP, the "Company" when referred to collectively. The accompanying financial statements are presented on a combined basis because 5-L and ADP are under common management. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. (c) Revenue Recognition 5-L operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles for customers such as auto auctions, leasing companies, auto dealers, manufacturers and individuals. Transport revenue and related direct expenses are recognized when the service originates, which does not differ significantly from the amounts that would be recognized as the service is performed. ADP's revenue is derived from service fees associated with the administration of equipment lease agreements for certain independent carriers of 5-L. For a monthly fee, ADP performs administrative functions relating to the leased equipment, such as monthly payment processing and procurement of insurance coverage on behalf of the carrier/lessee. Service revenues are recognized when services are performed. Cost of sales and operating expenses associated with the service revenues are nominal. (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of bank accounts and certificates of deposit with an initial term of less than three months. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (e) Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired and is amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years, which is the Company"s estimate of the expected periods to be benefited. (f) Accounting for Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived tangible and intangible assets including rights to equipment under financing contracts for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. The impairment, if any, is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. F-132 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Other Assets Other assets consist principally of deposits made by the Company to secure office facilities and surety bonding. (h) Income Taxes Both 5-L and ADP are operated as S-corporations for federal and state income tax purposes and all corporate earnings flow through and are taxed solely at the stockholder level. Accordingly, no income tax expense has been recorded for the year ended December 31, 1997. The tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities does not differ materially from their recorded values at December 31, 1997. (i) Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying values of the Company's financial instruments, which are comprised mainly of receivables and payables, approximate their fair values. (j) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. (k) Interim Combined Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these combined financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) EQUIPMENT UNDER FINANCING CONTRACTS ADP has guaranteed lease obligations for certain independent carriers who lease the equipment from financing companies. The guarantee includes payment of the monthly installments should the primary lessee default, as well as a specified minimum residual value at the end of the lease term. In return for the lease guarantee, the independent carrier agrees to subcontract the equipment to 5-L for the duration of the lease term. For accounting purposes, the Company has recorded the rights to the equipment and the corresponding obligation under the equipment financing contracts. The recorded value of both the asset and liability related to the financing contracts is determined based on the present value of the future minimum installment payments and the guaranteed residual value using the rate implicit in the lease agreements. The following is a summary of obligations under equipment financing contracts at December 31, 1997: Year ending December 31: 1998.......................................................... $ 539,602 1999.......................................................... 539,602 2000.......................................................... 539,602 2001.......................................................... 965,760 2002.......................................................... -- ---------- Total minimum obligations (includes residual guarantees of $519,989)...................................................... 2,584,566 Less: imputed interest (at rates from 7.25% to 10.50%).......... (422,191) ---------- Present value of future minimum obligations, $382,246 of which is included in current assets and liabilities at December 31, 1997........................................................... $2,162,375 ========== During 1997, installment payments of $93,626 related to the obligations for equipment under financing contracts are included in cost of revenue. Of this amount, $33,734 represents interest charges. These amounts F-133 5-L CORPORATION AND ADP TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) were withheld from the amounts paid to the respective independent contractors and remitted directly to the financing companies. Subsequent to December 31, 1997, the Company entered into agreements whereby they guaranteed monthly payments and minimum residual values on seven additional leases, the terms of which are consistent with those described above. The value of the assets and corresponding liabilities recorded in connection with these additional agreements is approximately $1,094,000. (3) LEASES 5-L is committed under a non-cancellable operating lease for office space. The future minimum lease payments at December 31, 1997 are as follows: Year ending December 31: 1998................................................................. $31,808 1999................................................................. 21,623 2000................................................................. -- 2001................................................................. -- 2002................................................................. -- ------- Total minimum lease payments........................................... $53,431 ======= (4) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 5-L has a simplified employee pension plan (Plan) pursuant to Section 408(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan provides for discretionary employer contributions for employees who have completed two years of service with 5-L. Employees are immediately vested in all balances. For 1997, 5-L made contributions of $52,695 to the Plan. (5) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During 1997, 5-L paid $9,995 in interest related to notes payable to stockholders. The notes were repaid in 1997. (6) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various claims arise against the Company during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial statements. (7) SUBSEQUENT EVENT On June 12, 1998 all of the outstanding stock of 5-L and ADP was sold to United Road Services, Inc. The sales transaction, affected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Services, Inc., will be accounted for as a purchase. The selling price of 5-L and ADP exceeds their combined net assets as of December 31, 1997. F-134 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders and Board of Directors Car Transporters Corporation: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Car Transporters Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Automotive Services, Inc.) as of December 31, 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholder's deficit, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of Car Transporters Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Car Transporters Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Automotive Services, Inc.) as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations, and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Portland, Oregon August 19, 1998 F-135 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash................................................. $ 73,964 $ -- Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,893 for December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998................................... 683,474 892,437 Prepaid insuance...................................... 44,189 -- Other prepaid expenses................................ 82,169 66,224 ---------- ---------- Total current assets.............................. 883,796 958,661 Property and equipment, net........................... 1,805,508 2,492,549 Other assets, net..................................... 10,707 525,207 ---------- ---------- Total assets...................................... $2,700,011 $3,976,417 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT Current liabilities: Bank overdraft....................................... $ -- $ 195,992 Current installments of long-term debt............... 411,300 4,917,491 Current installments of obligations under capital leases.............................................. 152,136 321,991 Borrowings under lines of credit..................... 753,743 594,286 Accounts payable..................................... 1,416,318 1,776,398 Accrued liabilities.................................. 316,567 370,278 Accrued claims....................................... 169,301 107,890 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities......................... 3,219,365 8,284,326 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, excluding current installments....... 3,275,118 -- Obligations under capital leases, excluding current installments........................................ 175,267 -- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities................................. 6,669,750 8,284,326 ---------- ---------- Stockholder's deficit: Common stock, $10 par value. Authorized 1,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,000 shares................. 10,000 10,000 Retained deficit..................................... (3,979,739) (4,317,909) ---------- ---------- Total stockholder's deficit....................... (3,969,739) (4,307,909) ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholder's deficit....... $2,700,011 $3,976,417 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-136 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............................... $6,676,340 $3,436,357 $4,499,480 Cost of revenue........................... 5,708,638 3,018,772 3,861,840 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit.......................... 967,702 417,585 637,640 Selling, general and administrative expenses................................. 829,859 272,833 623,053 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations................ 137,843 144,752 14,587 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net.................... (737,894) (425,884) (299,331) Gain on sale of equipment................ 21,571 -- -- Penalty and late charges on debt, net.... (199,510) -- (53,426) ---------- ---------- ---------- Loss before provision for income taxes................................ (777,990) (281,132) (338,170) Provision for income taxes................ -- -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net loss.............................. $ (777,990) $ (281,132) $ (338,170) ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-137 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK DEIFICT DEFICIT ------- ----------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 1996................ $10,000 $(3,201,749) $(3,191,749) Net loss.................................... -- (777,990) (777,990) ------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1997................ 10,000 (3,979,739) (3,969,739) Net loss--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)................................ -- (338,170) (338,170) ------- ----------- ----------- Balance at June 30, 1998 (unaudited)........ $10,000 $(4,317,909) $(4,307,909) ======= =========== =========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-138 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ --------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss................................. $ (777,990) $(281,132) $ (338,170) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization........... 355,246 160,579 215,273 Amortization of non-compete............. 13,200 1,320 -- Gain on sale of equipment............... (21,571) -- -- Changes in current assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable, net... (649,969) (695,354) (208,963) Decrease (increase) in prepaid insurance and other prepaid expenses.. (12,631) (150,484) 60,134 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable............................... (150,946) 247,789 360,080 Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities........................... (75,100) (270,260) 53,711 Decrease in accrued claims............. (27,951) (8,146) (61,411) ----------- --------- ----------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities................. (1,347,712) (995,688) 80,654 ----------- --------- ----------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment....... (7,733) -- -- Proceeds from sale of equipment.......... 39,634 -- -- Decrease in other assets................. (1,107) -- (3,500) Cash paid for acquisitions............... -- -- (1,413,314) ----------- --------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities................. 30,794 -- (1,416,814) ----------- --------- ----------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt............. 1,460,293 742,105 1,650,000 Payments on long-term debt, notes payable and capital lease obligations........... (662,462) (276,026) (424,339) Net borrowings under lines of credit..... 753,743 644,662 (159,457) Decrease in bank overdrafts.............. (199,521) (153,882) 195,992 Decrease in notes receivable............. 37,836 37,836 -- ----------- --------- ----------- Net cash provided by financing activities........................... 1,389,889 994,695 1,262,196 ----------- --------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in cash....... 72,971 (993) (73,964) Cash at beginning of period............... 993 993 73,964 ----------- --------- ----------- Cash at end of period..................... $ 73,964 $ -- $ -- =========== ========= =========== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest................... $ 741,058 $ 431,402 $ 299,331 =========== ========= =========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-139 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Description of Business Car Transporters Corporation (CTC) is a Washington Corporation founded in 1980 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Automotive Services, Inc. a Washington Corporation. CTC's primary business is transporting vehicles for dealers, leasing companies, auction companies and long-haul transporters in the Western United States. CTC operates approximately 60 vehicles. These financial statements include all costs of doing business of CTC. Unaudited Information The financial information included herein for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Revenue Recognition CTC operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. CTC's revenue is derived from customers who require transport of vehicles and equipment. Transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles and equipment to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases if shorter. For financial statement purposes, CTC provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Machinery and equipment....................................... 10-20 years Leasehold improvements........................................ 10 years Furniture and fixtures........................................ 10-20 years Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt instruments. At December 31, 1997, the fair value of the Company's receivables approximated carrying value. At December 31, 1997, the fair value of the Company's debt instruments was approximately $3,000,000. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. F-140 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Accrued Claims CTC is responsible for damage incurred while transporting vehicles to their final destination. Damage incurred is identified upon delivery at final destination and CTC reimburses for the cost of repairs. Use of Estimates Management of CTC has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at December 31, 1997 consist of the following: Machinery and equipment......................................... $ 3,251,888 Leasehold improvements.......................................... 12,568 Furniture and fixtures.......................................... 26,498 ----------- 3,290,954 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.................. (1,485,446) ----------- $ 1,805,508 =========== Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment in 1997 totaled $355,246. CTC held equipment under capital leases of $728,571 at December 31, 1997. (3) LINE OF CREDIT CTC has a line of credit to borrow up to $1,000,000 which is secured by eligible accounts receivable. Interest is charged at prime plus 6% (14.5% at December 31, 1997). (4) DEBT Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1997: Note payable to lending institution, payable in monthly installments plus interest of 16% through 2001. This note is secured by various equipment.................................. $ 330,000 Various notes payable due in varying amounts with maturities ranging from December of 2000 to December of 2005 with interest ranging from 8% to 16%. These notes are secured by various equipment............................................. 1,171,146 Note payable to lending institution, payable in monthly installments plus interest of 18% through 2002................ 600,000 Various unsecured notes payable, due in varying amounts with maturities ranging from December of 1998 to December of 2002 with interest ranging from 9.25% to 36%....................... 1,585,272 ---------- Total long-term debt........................................ 3,686,418 Less current portion............................................ (411,300) ---------- $3,275,118 ========== (See Footnote 9 for subsequent event) F-141 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS CTC leases certain vehicles under capital leases. At December 31, 1997 obligations under capital leases consist of the following: Three capital leases net of interest, payable in monthly installments bearing interest at 11.5% through 2001. These leases are secured by the respective trucks and trailers acquired under the capital lease. ............................................... $ 353,544 Capital lease net of interest, payable in monthly installments bearing interest at 18% through 2001. This lease is secured by the truck and trailer acquired under the capital lease. .............. 82,070 --------- 435,614 Less amount that represents imputed interest....................... (108,211) --------- 327,403 --------- Less current portion............................................... (152,136) --------- $ 175,267 ========= (See Footnote 9 for subsequent event) (6) OPERATING LEASES CTC leases certain land and buildings used for its operations under operating lease agreements expiring in 2006. Total rent expense for 1997 was $60,989. Future annual minimum operating lease payments at December 31, 1997 are: 1998................................................................ $ 61,506 1999................................................................ 63,350 2000................................................................ 65,244 2001................................................................ 67,198 2002................................................................ 69,212 Thereafter.......................................................... 281,931 -------- $608,441 ======== (7) INCOME TAXES The Company incurred a loss for both financial reporting and tax return purposes and as such, there was no current or deferred tax provision for the year ended December 31, 1997. At December 31, 1997, CTC's long-term deferred tax asset/liability consists of: Deferred tax asset: Net operating loss carryforward................................ $1,614,089 Deferred tax liability: Fixed assets, due to depreciation.............................. 259,360 ---------- Net.......................................................... 1,354,729 Valuation allowance.............................................. (1,354,729) ---------- Total........................................................ $ -- ========== F-142 CAR TRANSPORTERS CORPORATION (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) CTC's net operating loss carryforwards (NOL's) of approximately $4,747,000 expire at various times in the future. At December 31, 1997, a valuation allowance has been provided against the deferred tax assets, as it is uncertain that the deferred tax assets will be realized since the Company has incurred substantial operating losses. The following table reconciles the expected tax benefit (expense) at the Federal statutory tax rate to the actual tax provision: Federal statutory rate............................................ $ 264,517 NOL's for which no benefit is recognized.......................... (264,517) --------- Provision for income taxes...................................... $ -- ========= (8) SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER CTC has one significant customer that accounts for approximately 30% of total sales. As of December 31, 1997 this customer had an outstanding accounts receivable balance of $302,004. (9) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS During February of 1998, the Company acquired equipment from Spokane Auto Transport for approximately $865,000 of cash. The aggregate purchase price, over the fair value of equipment acquired of approximately $361,000, was recognized as goodwill and is being amortized over 15 years on a straight-line basis. In March of 1998, the Company acquired equipment from All West Auto Transport for $550,000 of cash. The aggregate purchase price, over the fair value of equipment acquired of approximately $150,000, was recognized as goodwill and is being amortized over 15 years on a straight-line basis. These assets were included in the sale to United Road Services, Inc. During July 1998, CTC completed an asset purchase transaction with United Road Services, Inc. (URS) whereby CTC sold all of its assets, properties and business to URS. URS also assumed all current liabilities and indebtedness of CTC. The assets sold to URS included receivables, fixed assets and tangible personal property, customer accounts, cash and cash equivalents, prepaids, leasehold interests, proprietary rights, licenses and permits and other assets. Subsequent to the closing of the asset purchase transaction, URS has paid off all outstanding indebtedness. F-143 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders Schroeder Auto Carriers, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Schroeder Auto Carriers, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of Schroeder Auto Carriers, Inc.'s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Schroeder Auto Carriers, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Denver, Colorado August 13, 1998 F-144 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. BALANCE SHEET ASSETS DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) Current assets: Cash................................................. $ 54,216 $ 107,504 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $78,215 and $62,871, respectively........................................ 736,954 744,798 Accounts receivable from employees................... 4,207 8,381 Prepaid expenses..................................... 3,300 39,309 ---------- ---------- Total current assets.............................. 798,677 899,992 Property and equipment, net.......................... 738,109 1,166,502 ---------- ---------- Total assets...................................... $1,536,786 $2,066,494 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt............... $ 25,087 $ 93,852 Accounts payable..................................... 116,068 158,287 Accrued payroll and related costs.................... 26,852 56,201 Current portion of notes payable to related parties.. 180,000 180,000 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities......................... 348,007 488,340 Long-term debt, excluding current installments........ 101,895 340,882 Notes payable to related parties...................... 25,000 -- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities................................. 474,902 829,222 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $1 par value. 700,000 shares authorized; 35,000 shares issued and outstanding.... 35,000 35,000 Retained earnings.................................... 1,026,884 1,202,272 ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity........................ 1,061,884 1,237,272 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $1,536,786 $2,066,494 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-145 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue............................... $5,799,071 $2,727,236 $3,168,786 Cost of revenue........................... 4,567,940 2,086,816 2,536,525 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit.......................... 1,231,131 640,420 632,261 Selling, general and administrative expenses................................. 888,887 395,454 395,870 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations................ 342,244 244,966 236,391 ---------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest expense......................... (31,235) (14,921) (17,979) Gain on sale of assets................... 9,431 -- -- Other.................................... 3,507 2,602 1,021 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income............................ $ 323,947 $ 232,647 $ 219,433 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-146 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------- ---------- -------------- BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 1997................. $35,000 $ 767,293 $ 802,293 Net income--1997............................ -- 323,947 323,947 Distribution to stockholders................ -- (64,356) (64,356) ------- ---------- ---------- BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1997............... 35,000 1,026,884 1,061,884 Net income--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)................................ -- 219,433 219,433 Distribution to stockholders--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)............ -- (44,045) (44,045) ------- ---------- ---------- BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1998 (UNAUDITED)........ $35,000 $1,202,272 $1,237,272 ======= ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-147 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 DECEMBER 31 -------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ----------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income................................. $ 323,947 $ 232,647 $ 219,433 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation.............................. 69,682 33,393 43,104 Gain on sale of assets.................... (9,431) -- -- Increase in trade accounts receivable..... (178,667) (99,663) (12,018) Decrease in accounts receivable from employees................................ 5,954 -- -- Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses... 6,899 (21,186) (36,009) (Decrease) increase in accounts payable... (54,881) (60,531) 42,219 Increase in accrued payroll and related costs.................................... 9,507 492 29,349 --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities............................. 173,010 85,152 286,078 --------- --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of assets............... 15,000 -- -- Purchases of property and equipment........ (221,829) (168,500) (471,497) --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities... (206,829) (168,500) (471,497) --------- --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt............... 142,000 142,000 450,512 Principal payments on long-term debt....... (139,646) (41,077) (142,760) Distributions to stockholders.............. (64,356) (50,000) (44,045) Proceeds from notes payable to related parties................................... 205,000 170,000 -- Principal payments on notes payable to related parties........................... (160,000) (160,000) (25,000) --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities............................. (17,002) 60,923 238,707 --------- --------- --------- Net (decrease) increase in cash......... (50,821) (22,425) 53,288 Cash at beginning of period................. 105,037 105,037 54,216 --------- --------- --------- Cash at end of period....................... $ 54,216 $ 82,612 $ 107,504 ========= ========= ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information--cash paid during the period for interest............................... $ 31,235 $ 14,921 $ 17,979 ========= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-148 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Schroeder Auto Carriers, Inc. (the Company) was founded in 1990 and provides vehicle transport services for auto auctions, leasing companies, auto dealers and individuals. The Company owns and operates approximately 35 vehicles throughout 27 states in the western region of the United States. The Company also uses, on a limited basis, independent contractors who have their own equipment. The independent contractors operate under a carrier agreement when performing transport services for the Company. The Company is headquartered in Henderson, Colorado and also maintains a satellite facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. (b) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (c) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the individual assets. Transportation equipment......................................... 15 years Vehicles......................................................... 5 years Office equipment................................................. 7 years (d) Income Taxes The Company operates as an S-corporation for federal and state income tax purposes and all corporate earnings flow through and are taxed solely at the stockholder level. Accordingly, no income tax expense has been recorded for the year ended December 31, 1997. (e) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. (f) Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying values of the Company's financial instruments, which are comprised mainly of receivables and payables, approximate their fair values. (g) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. F-149 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at December 31, 1997 consists of the following: Transportation equipment.......................................... $ 845,138 Vehicles.......................................................... 62,144 Office equipment.................................................. 54,297 --------- Total......................................................... 961,579 Less: accumulated depreciation.................................... (223,470) --------- $ 738,109 ========= Depreciation of property and equipment in 1997 totaled $69,682. (3) INDEBTEDNESS The Company has a note payable to First Security Bank payable in monthly installments of $2,958, including interest at 9%, maturing April 2002. The remaining balance on the note at December 31, 1997 is $126,982; $25,087 of which is classified in current liabilities. The Company has a note payable to stockholders of $180,000, payable in a lump sum on August 15, 1998. The note bears interest at 8.75% per annum which is paid monthly. In addition, the Company has a note payable to other related parties of $25,000, payable in a lump sum on June 1, 1999. The note bears interest at 10% per annum, paid monthly. For 1997, interest expense on the above notes was $18,250. Debt maturities at December 31 are as follows: 1998................................................................ $205,087 1999................................................................ 52,441 2000................................................................ 30,017 2001................................................................ 32,830 2002................................................................ 11,607 -------- Total............................................................. $331,982 ======== (4) LEASES The Company leases their main facility from a related party. The lease is a non-cancelable operating lease with future minimum lease payments at December 31, 1997 as follows: Year ending December 31: 1998............................................................. $ 96,000 1999............................................................. 96,000 2000............................................................. 96,000 2001............................................................. 96,000 2002............................................................. 96,000 Thereafter....................................................... 1,264,000 ---------- Total minimum lease payments................................... $1,744,000 ========== Total rent expense for 1997, all of which was paid to a related party, was $96,900. F-150 SCHROEDER AUTO CARRIERS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) INCOME TAXES As the Company uses accelerated methods of depreciation for income tax purposes, the recorded values of property and equipment are approximately $423,000 higher than those used for tax purposes at December 31, 1997. Depreciation expense reported for tax purposes for 1997 was approximately $152,000 higher than the amount recorded for book purposes. The tax basis of all other assets and liabilities does not differ materially from their recorded values at December 31, 1997. (6) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various claims arise against the Company during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial statements. (7) SUBSEQUENT EVENT On July 1, 1998 all of the outstanding stock of the Company was sold to United Road Service, Inc. The sales transaction will be accounted for as a purchase. F-151 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholder Keystone Towing, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Keystone Towing, Inc. ("Keystone") as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of Keystone's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Keystone Towing, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Albany, New York January 16, 1998, except as to note 13(b), which is as of May 6, 1998 F-152 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 ------------------- JUNE 30, 1996 1997 1998 -------- ---------- ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash......................................... $193,165 $ 71,634 $ 100,312 Trade accounts receivable.................... 97,368 167,192 151,677 Accounts receivable from employees........... 3,443 2,989 3,640 Inventory.................................... 15,000 60,990 60,510 Note receivable--other....................... -- 5,000 87,110 Prepaid and other current assets (note 2).... 47,684 98,111 82,958 -------- ---------- ---------- Total current assets....................... 356,660 405,916 486,207 Property and equipment, net (notes 3, 6 and 7)............................................ 598,850 1,038,776 1,044,167 Other non-current assets (note 4).............. -- 82,256 84,858 -------- ---------- ---------- Total assets............................... $955,510 $1,526,948 $1,615,232 ======== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of notes payable (note 6).......................................... $ 94,782 $ 278,765 $ 337,181 Borrowings under lines of credit (note 6).... 7,558 73,297 96,847 Current installment of note payable to stockholder (notes 6 and 10)................ 31,724 35,046 33,337 Accounts payable............................. 88,176 200,779 215,401 Accrued payroll and related costs............ 53,309 52,157 61,787 Payable to affiliate (note 10)............... -- 40,909 -- Other liabilities (note 5)................... 301,965 326,778 367,220 -------- ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities.................. 577,514 1,007,731 1,111,773 Long-term liabilities: Notes payable, excluding current installments (note 6).................................... 156,940 349,982 349,492 Note payable to stockholder, excluding current installments (notes 6 and 10)....... 50,314 15,268 -- -------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities.......................... 784,768 1,372,981 1,461,265 -------- ---------- ---------- Stockholder's equity: Common stock, $2.00 par value. Authorized 100,000 shares; issued and outstanding 10,000 shares in 1996 and 1997.............. 20,000 20,000 20,000 Retained earnings............................ 150,742 133,967 133,967 -------- ---------- ---------- Total stockholder's equity................. 170,742 153,967 153,967 -------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholder's equity.................................... $955,510 $1,526,948 $1,615,232 ======== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-153 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ENDED JUNE 30 ------------------------ ---------------------- 1996 1997 1997 1998 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue.................. $ 3,369,354 $ 3,943,073 $1,926,852 $1,998,098 Cost of revenue.............. 2,132,646 2,606,452 1,204,688 1,329,626 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit............. 1,236,708 1,336,621 722,164 668,472 Selling, general and administrative expenses..... 934,105 1,140,252 592,958 651,884 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations... 302,603 196,369 129,206 16,588 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest expense........... (28,067) (71,451) (29,178) (26,110) Interest income............ 2,534 1,556 -- -- Gain on sale of assets..... -- 36,275 36,275 -- Other (note 10)............ -- 76,312 38,156 94,244 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Net income............... $ 277,070 $ 239,061 $ 174,459 $ 84,722 =========== =========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-154 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------- --------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 1995.................. $20,000 $ 88,465 $ 108,465 Net income--1996.............................. -- 277,070 277,070 Owner Distribution............................ -- (214,793) (214,793) ------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1996.................. 20,000 150,742 170,742 Net income--1997.............................. -- 239,061 239,061 Owner distribution............................ -- (255,836) (255,836) ------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1997.................. 20,000 133,967 153,967 Net income--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited).................................. -- 84,722 84,722 Owner distribution--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)............................. -- (84,722) (84,722) ------- --------- --------- Balance at June 30, 1998 (unaudited).......... $20,000 $ 133,967 $ 153,967 ======= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-155 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED SIX-MONTHS DECEMBER 31 ENDED JUNE 30 -------------------- -------------------- 1996 1997 1997 1998 --------- --------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income....................... $ 277,070 $ 239,061 $ 174,459 $ 84,722 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of effects of acquisitions: Depreciation and amortization.. 155,367 280,075 86,914 148,311 Gain on sale of assets......... -- (36,275) (275) -- Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable........... (11,892) (69,824) (26,251) 15,515 Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable from employees..... (2,015) 454 35 (651) Increase in inventory.......... (5,000) (45,990) -- -- Decrease (increase) in prepaid and other current assets...... 10,619 (50,427) (138,568) 13,031 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable....................... 48,580 112,603 (62,126) 14,622 Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related costs..... 16,970 (1,152) 65,642 9,630 Increase (decrease) in payable to affiliate.................. -- 40,909 -- (40,909) Increase (decrease) in other liabilities................... 44,984 24,813 (45,334) 40,442 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities........ 534,683 494,247 54,496 284,713 --------- --------- --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment....................... (97,818) (396,324) (402,678) (153,702) Proceeds from sale of assets..... -- 40,000 4,000 -- Decrease (increase) in note receivable--other............... 24,351 (5,000) (185,196) (82,110) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities.................. (73,467) (361,324) (583,874) (235,812) --------- --------- --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt..... -- 13,289 494,677 171,117 Principal payments on long-term debt............................ (146,768) (77,646) (87,141) (130,168) Borrowings on line of credit, net............................. 7,557 65,739 90,002 23,550 Owner distributions.............. (214,793) (255,836) (150,094) (84,722) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities..... (354,004) (254,454) 347,444 (20,223) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash.... 107,212 (121,531) (181,934) 28,678 Cash at beginning of period........ 85,953 193,165 193,165 71,634 --------- --------- --------- --------- Cash at end of period.............. $ 193,165 $ 71,634 $ 11,231 $ 100,312 ========= ========= ========= ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest....................... $ 28,067 $ 71,451 $ 29,178 $ 26,387 ========= ========= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-156 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Keystone Towing, Inc. ("Keystone") was founded in 1991. Keystone's primary business is towing, impounding and storing vehicles for municipal, governmental and commercial customers in Southern California. Keystone has one facility in Los Angeles. It operates approximately 20 vehicles. Keystone became an S-corporation under California law on June 3, 1993. (b) Revenue Recognition Keystone operates as one segment related to transportation of vehicles and equipment for customers. Keystone's revenue is derived from customers who require a towing service, fees related to the storage of vehicles that have been towed, and auction sales of unclaimed vehicles. Towing revenue is recognized at the completion of each towing engagement, storage fees are accrued over the period the vehicles are held in the impound facility, and revenue from auction sales are recorded when title to the vehicles has been transferred. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (c) Inventories Inventories consist primarily of spare parts used for repair and maintenance of transportation equipment. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. (d) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement and tax purposes using the double-declining balance method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the terms of the related leases if shorter. For financial statement purposes, Keystone provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives: Automobiles and transportation equipment.......................... 5 years Furniture and fixtures............................................ 5-7 years Machinery and equipment........................................... 5-7 years Leasehold improvements............................................ 7-39 years (e) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Keystone on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Keystone's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. (f) Income Taxes Effective June 3, 1993, Keystone elected to file its Federal income tax returns under the S-corporation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and was granted S-corporation status for California state tax purposes. In accordance with the Federal provisions, corporate earnings flow through and are taxed solely at the stockholder level. Under the provisions of the California franchise tax law, S-corporation earnings are assessed a 1.5% surtax at the corporate level and flow through to the stockholder to be taxed at the individual level. Accordingly, no income tax expense has been recorded for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997. F-157 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) Use of Estimates Management of Keystone has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (h) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepaid and other current assets consists of: DECEMBER 31 --------------- 1996 1997 ------- ------- Prepaid insurance........................................... $ 6,750 $13,549 Prepaid vehicle registration................................ -- 22,010 Miscellaneous deposits...................................... 32,304 39,657 Prepaid property taxes...................................... 3,432 2,631 Other....................................................... 5,198 20,264 ------- ------- $47,684 $98,111 ======= ======= (3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following: DECEMBER 31 ---------------------- 1996 1997 ---------- ---------- Automobiles and transportation equipment............. $ 578,891 $1,025,234 Furniture and fixtures............................... 129,592 144,361 Machinery and equipment.............................. 240,653 270,163 Leasehold improvements............................... 273,137 460,641 ---------- ---------- Total.............................................. 1,222,273 1,900,399 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization....... (623,423) (861,623) ---------- ---------- $ 598,850 $1,038,776 ========== ========== Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment in 1996 and 1997 totaled $155,367 and $274,259, respectively. (4) OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS Other non-current assets consists of the following (see note 8): DECEMBER 31, 1997 ------------ Goodwill........................................................ $85,572 Covenant-not-to-compete......................................... 2,500 ------- Total......................................................... 88,072 Less accumulated amortization................................... (5,816) ------- $82,256 ======= F-158 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, and covenant-not-to-compete are amortized on a straight-line basis over fifteen and five years, respectively. Amortization expense for other non-current assets totaled $5,816 in 1997. (5) OTHER LIABILITIES Other liabilities consists of: DECEMBER 31 ----------------- 1996 1997 -------- -------- Retirement savings plan payable........................... $ 70,964 $125,261 Parking and other taxes payable(a)........................ 123,647 107,734 Lien sale payable(b)...................................... 75,299 87,938 Insurance premiums payable................................ 3,745 4,220 Other..................................................... 28,310 1,625 -------- -------- $301,965 $326,778 ======== ======== - -------- (a) Parking and other taxes payable consist primarily of obligations to remit standard parking fees to the City of Los Angeles. (b) Lien sale payables arise from Keystone's obligation to remit to the state a portion of proceeds generated by the sale of cars impounded by Keystone but left unclaimed. (6) INDEBTEDNESS Keystone has available a $75,000 line of credit with a bank, expiring January 16, 1998. Interest is payable at 10.5%. Total borrowings under this unsecured line of credit as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 amounted to $7,558 and $73,297, respectively. Keystone's long-term debt consists of: DECEMBER 31 -------------------- 1996 1997 --------- --------- Note payable to stockholder, payable in monthly installments of $3,208, including interest at 10.06%, maturing May 1999.................................... $ 82,038 $ 50,314 Notes payable to banks for various property and equipment, payable in monthly installments ranging from $427 to $5,527, including interest ranging from 8 1/2% to 11%, and maturing at dates ranging from January, 1998 to April, 2002. Secured by the related assets............................................... 209,136 599,407 Borrowings under a capital lease agreement, payable in monthly installments of $1,492, including interest at 11%, maturing October 1999. Secured by the related asset ............................................... 42,586 29,340 --------- --------- Total long-term debt.............................. 333,760 679,061 Less installments due within one year............... (126,506) (313,811) --------- --------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments.... $ 207,254 $ 365,250 ========= ========= F-159 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Annual maturities for the next five years are as follows: 1998................................................................ $313,811 1999................................................................ 176,125 2000................................................................ 109,042 2001................................................................ 72,782 2002................................................................ 7,301 -------- $679,061 ======== (7) LEASES Keystone leases the building used for its operations under a non-cancelable lease agreement. The lease is classified as an operating lease. The agreement provides for monthly rental payment of $39,630 through January 2002. Keystone is responsible for all operating costs related to the property. Total rent expense, including common area maintenance charges, for 1996 and 1997 was $488,000 and $504,000, respectively. Keystone is obligated under a capital lease for transportation equipment that expires in October 1999. The capital lease obligation is included in the long-term debt table and schedule of maturities in note 6. Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 1997 are: 1998.............................................................. $ 475,560 1999.............................................................. 475,560 2000.............................................................. 475,560 2001.............................................................. 475,560 2002.............................................................. 39,630 ---------- $1,941,870 ========== (8) NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS During March 1997, Keystone acquired, under the purchase method of accounting, certain assets of a competitor for consideration of $203,702 in the form of assumed liabilities of the selling party. The assets acquired were recorded at their estimated fair value of $115,000. In addition, Keystone secured a five year non-competition agreement from the selling party valued at $2,500. The difference between the consideration given and the fair value of assets acquired was recorded as goodwill in the amount of $85,572 (see note 4). During 1997, Keystone leased $205,956 of various automobile and transportation equipment through several lending institutions (see note 6). (9) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Keystone has a retirement savings and disability plan pursuant to section 414(i) of the Internal Revenue Code that is available to all employees who have at least 1,000 hours of service to Keystone during the plan year and are employed on the last day of the year. This discretionary contribution plan allows the employer discretion as to the amount to be contributed each year. Keystone's contribution payable, included in other accrued liabilities on the accompanying balance sheet, amounted to $70,964 and $125,261 as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively (see note 5). F-160 KEYSTONE TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (10) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Keystone is indebted to the sole stockholder under an unsecured note, bearing interest at 10.06% per annum (see note 6). In the normal course of business Keystone performs subcontract towing services for a related party company owned by another related party. Keystone recognizes revenue on the towing services performed on behalf of the related party net of subcontract expenses. The net revenue, recognized on subcontract towing services performed amounted to approximately $17,000 and $19,000 for 1996 and 1997, respectively, and is included in net revenue on the statements of operations. Additionally, Keystone recognized management fee income for services performed on behalf of the related party company. Management fee income amounted to approximately $0 and $16,000 for 1996 and 1997, respectively. The owner of Keystone is also a 10% owner of an Official Police Garage ("OPG"). Keystone recognizes management fee income for services performed on behalf of the related party company. Management fee income amounted to approximately $0 and $60,000 for 1996 and 1997, respectively. The payable to related party of $40,909 on the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 1997 represents miscellaneous obligations to the OPG discussed above. (11) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various legal claims arise against Keystone during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial statements. (12) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS Revenue generated from Keystone's exclusive agreement with the LAPD discussed in note 1 represented approximately 30% of total revenues in 1996 and 27% in 1997. The loss of such business could significantly effect Keystone's performance. (13) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (a) During February 1998, the stockholder entered into a definitive agreement to sell Keystone to United Road Services, Inc. The sales transaction, affected through a combination of cash and common stock of United Road Services, Inc., is contingent upon the initial public offering of the common stock of United Road Services, Inc., and the consent of the Los Angeles City Council under Keystone's contract to provide police towing for a specified police district in Los Angeles. The anticipated selling price of Keystone exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. Prior to the sale of Keystone, the stockholder intends to take a distribution of not more than $150,000. (b) On May 1, 1998, United Road Services, Inc. successfully completed the initial public offering of its common stock. F-161 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors Fast Towing, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Fast Towing, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fast Towing, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP Phoenix, Arizona July 31, 1998 F-162 FAST TOWING, INC. BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1998 ------------ ----------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents........................... $ 92,186 $ 22,200 Trade accounts receivable........................... 214,958 100,449 Prepaid expenses and other current assets........... 7,214 37,514 -------- -------- Total current assets.............................. 314,358 160,163 Property and equipment, net (note 2).................. 469,825 515,119 Other assets.......................................... 18,531 1,600 Intangibles, net (note 3)............................. 17,014 16,431 -------- -------- Total assets...................................... $819,728 $693,313 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Line of credit (note 4)............................. $ 49,113 $238,763 Accounts payable.................................... 5,803 37,594 Income taxes payable (note 6)....................... 1,220 -- Deferred income taxes (note 6)...................... 5,889 5,889 Accrued expenses.................................... 8,460 14,054 Other accrued liabilities........................... 3,000 6,267 -------- -------- Total current liabilities......................... 73,485 302,567 -------- -------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, no par value, 100,000 shares authorized and 550 shares issued and outstanding... 550 550 Retained earnings................................... 745,693 390,196 -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity........................ 746,243 390,746 Commitments and contingencies (notes 4, 5 and 8) -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $819,728 $693,313 ======== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-163 FAST TOWING, INC. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 DECEMBER 31, --------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue................................ $3,354,597 $1,438,065 $1,850,910 Cost of revenue............................ 1,775,911 796,991 914,517 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit........................... 1,578,686 641,074 936,393 Selling, general and administrative expenses.................................. 1,431,882 446,067 1,123,447 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from operations.......... 146,804 195,007 (187,054) ---------- ---------- ---------- Other (expense): Interest (expense) income................ (6,703) 373 408 Gain (loss) on sale of assets............ (9,545) 7,708 (140,213) ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes...... 130,556 203,088 (326,859) Income tax expense (note 6).............. 47,009 40,710 28,638 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss)...................... $ 83,547 $ 162,378 $ (355,497) ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-164 FAST TOWING, INC. STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY TOTAL COMMON RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY ------ --------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 1996................... $550 $ 662,146 $ 662,696 Net income..................................... -- 83,547 83,547 ---- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1997................... 550 745,693 746,243 Net loss--six-months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)................................... -- (355,497) (355,497) ---- --------- --------- Balance at June 30, 1998 (unaudited)........... $550 $ 390,196 $ 390,746 ==== ========= ========= F-165 FAST TOWING, INC. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS SIX-MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 DECEMBER 31, ------------------- 1997 1997 1998 ------------ -------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss).......................... $ 83,547 $162,378 $(355,497) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization............ 212,144 93,703 90,196 Deferred income taxes.................... 5,889 -- -- Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment............................... 9,545 (7,708) 140,213 (Increase) decrease in trade accounts receivable.............................. (20,750) (73,061) 114,509 Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets................ 1,363 (18,023) (30,300) Decrease in other assets................. 1,307 16,163 16,931 Increase in accounts payable............. 5,803 -- 31,791 (Decrease) increase in income taxes payable................................. (30,031) 9,459 (30,760) (Decrease) increase in accrued expenses.. (4,468) (4,047) 38,401 -------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities............................ 264,349 178,864 15,484 -------- -------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment........ (158,455) (50,615) (321,066) Proceeds from sale of equipment............ 119,600 21,195 45,946 Issuance of note receivable................ -- (15,000) -- -------- -------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities.. (38,855) (44,420) (275,120) -------- -------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net increase in line of credit............. 49,113 -- 189,650 Principal payments on long-term debt....... (241,606) (48,066) -- -------- -------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities.................. (192,493) (48,066) 189,650 -------- -------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents...................... 33,001 86,378 (69,986) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...................................... 59,185 59,185 92,186 -------- -------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period... $ 92,186 $145,563 $ 22,200 ======== ======== ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest................................. $ 7,471 ======== Income taxes............................. $ 70,660 ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-166 FAST TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Fast Towing, Inc. was founded in 1991 and operates as an Arizona corporation. Fast Towing's primary business is towing, impounding and storing vehicles. Fast Towing has two facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It operates approximately 34 vehicles. On June 14, 1997, Fast Towing purchased substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Pars Towing, Inc. The purchase price of $162,000 was conveyed in the form of a note payable to the seller. The transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. REVENUE RECOGNITION Fast Towing operates as one segment related to the transportation of vehicles for customers. Fast Towing's revenue is derived from customers who require transportation of vehicles. Transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents of $92,186 at December 31, 1997 consist of bank accounts and certificates of deposit with an initial term of less than three months. For purposes of the statements of cash flows, Fast Towing considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for financial statement purposes using the straight-line method for leasehold improvements and the double-declining method for all other assets over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. For financial statement purposes, Fast Towing provides for depreciation of property and equipment over the following estimated useful lives. Transportation equipment....................................... 5 years Furniture and fixtures......................................... 7 years Office equipment............................................... 5 years Leasehold improvements......................................... 10-39 years FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Due to the short-term nature of various financial instruments and the current incremental borrowing rates available to Fast Towing on bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of Fast Towing's financial instruments approximates their carrying values. INCOME TAXES Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method for Fast Towing, Inc. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets F-167 FAST TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. USE OF ESTIMATES Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at December 31, 1997 consists of the following: Transportation equipment....................................... $ 842,948 Machinery and equipment........................................ 50,877 Office equipment............................................... 46,628 Leasehold improvements......................................... 98,393 ---------- 1,038,846 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization................. (569,021) ---------- $ 469,825 ========== Depreciation of property and equipment in 1997 totaled $211,658. (3) INTANGIBLES Intangibles consist primarily of goodwill and a trade name. Intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited, generally 15 years. (4) INDEBTEDNESS Fast Towing maintains a $300,000 line of credit with Valley First Community Bank. The line of credit bears interest at 9.5%. The line is collateralized by substantially all the assets of Fast Towing. There were $49,113 in borrowings against this line of credit at December 31, 1997. F-168 FAST TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) LEASES Fast Towing has several noncancelable operating leases, primarily for transportation equipment and its operating facilities, that expire over the next five years. Rental payments for the transportation equipment include minimum rentals plus contingent rentals based on mileage. Rent expense in 1997 was $161,797. Future minimum operating lease payments as of December 31, 1997 are: Year ending December 31, 1998............................................................ $262,503 1999............................................................ 263,103 2000............................................................ 228,547 2001............................................................ 188,858 2002............................................................ 33,147 -------- $976,158 ======== (6) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 1997 consists of: Current: Federal.......................................................... $31,575 State............................................................ 9,545 ------- 41,120 ------- Deferred: Federal.......................................................... 4,522 State............................................................ 1,367 ------- 5,889 ------- $47,009 ======= The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income before taxes. The sources and tax effects of the differences are as follows: Computed "expected" federal income tax expense.................... $38,832 Expected state income taxes, net of federal benefit............... 7,667 Non deductible item............................................... 31 Other............................................................. 479 ------- $47,009 ======= The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to a deferred tax liability as of December 31, 1997 are as follows: Deferred tax assets (liabilities): Trade accounts receivable...................................... $(8,175) Accounts payable............................................... 2,286 ------- Net deferred tax liability................................... $(5,889) ======= F-169 FAST TOWING, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (7) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During 1997, Fast Towing made payments of $39,606 to a stockholder in payment of a note. (8) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Various legal claims arise against Fast Towing during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from proceedings would not have a material effect on the financial statements. (9) SUBSEQUENT EVENT During June 1998, the stockholders entered into an agreement to sell Fast Towing to United Road Services, Inc. The transaction, completed June 29, 1998, was a cash transaction. The selling price of Fast Towing exceeds its net assets as of December 31, 1997. F-170 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors Alert Auto Transport, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Alert Auto Transport, Inc., as of May 31, 1998, and the related statements of earnings and retained earnings, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alert Auto Transport, Inc., as of May 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG LLP July 31, 1998 Birmingham, Alabama F-171 ALERT AUTO TRANSPORT, INC. BALANCE SHEET MAY, 31, JUNE 30, 1998 1998 -------- -------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash................................................. $ 33,852 $184,657 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,000 and $7,000, respectively......... 158,244 216,234 Inventory............................................ 1,230 1,230 Income tax refund receivable (note 5)................ 1,212 1,212 Deferred income taxes (note 5)....................... 1,479 1,547 -------- -------- Total current assets............................... 196,017 404,880 Property and equipment, net (notes 2 and 3)............ 519,536 513,645 Notes receivable from stockholder (note 6)............. 17,500 17,500 -------- -------- Total assets....................................... $733,053 $936,025 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Current liabilities: Current installments of notes payable (note 3)....... $ 17,798 $139,295 Accounts payable..................................... 74,801 99,355 Income taxes payable................................. -- 22,499 Accrued payroll and related costs.................... 20,576 474 -------- -------- Total current liabilities.......................... 113,175 261,623 Long-term liabilities: Deferred income taxes (note 5)....................... 78,854 83,037 -------- -------- Total liabilities.................................. 192,029 344,660 -------- -------- Stockholder's equity: Common stock, $10 par value. Authorized, issued and outstanding 100 shares.............................. 1,000 1,000 Retained earnings.................................... 540,024 590,365 -------- -------- Total stockholder's equity......................... 541,024 591,365 -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholder's equity......... $733,053 $936,025 ======== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-172 ALERT AUTO TRANSPORT, INC. STATEMENT OF EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS ONE-MONTH YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 MAY 31, ------------------ 1998 1997 1998 ---------- -------- -------- (UNAUDITED) Net revenue................................... $3,045,085 $298,818 $339,416 Cost of revenue (includes related party lease expense of $488,421, $21,792, and $27,915, respectively)................................ 2,657,228 183,162 240,063 ---------- -------- -------- Gross profit.............................. 387,857 115,656 99,353 Selling, general, and administrative expenses (includes related party lease expense of $65,100, $4,800, and $5,150, respectively)... 267,851 20,692 22,279 ---------- -------- -------- Income from operations.................... 120,006 94,964 77,074 Other income (expense): Interest expense............................ (3,262) (365) (116) Gain (loss) on sale of assets............... 21,690 (519) -- ---------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes................ 138,434 94,080 76,958 Income tax expense (note 5)................... 23,660 16,078 26,617 ---------- -------- -------- Net income................................ 114,774 78,002 50,341 Retained earnings, beginning of period........ 425,250 425,250 540,024 ---------- -------- -------- Retained earnings, end of period.............. $ 540,024 $503,252 $590,365 ========== ======== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-173 ALERT AUTO TRANSPORT, INC. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ONE-MONTH YEAR ENDED ENDED JUNE 30 MAY 31, -------------------- 1998 1997 1998 ---------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income................................... $ 114,774 $ 78,002 $ 50,341 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation................................ 70,499 5,875 5,891 (Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment.................................. (21,690) 519 -- Deferred income taxes....................... 12,072 12,073 4,115 Increase in trade accounts receivable....... (41,855) (41,791) (57,990) Increase in income tax refund receivable.... (1,212) -- -- (Decrease) increase in accounts payable..... (37,836) 24,689 24,554 (Decrease) increase in income taxes payable. (11,686) 4,005 22,499 Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related costs.............................. 4,139 (5,795) (20,102) --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities. 87,205 77,577 29,308 --------- --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment.......... (187,233) -- -- Proceeds from sale of equipment.............. 72,500 -- -- Loans to stockholder......................... (15,500) -- -- --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities..... (130,233) -- -- --------- --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from short-term borrowings.......... -- -- 125,000 Principal payments on long-term debt......... (40,195) (3,254) (3,503) --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities............................... (40,195) (3,254) 121,497 --------- --------- --------- Net (decrease) increase in cash........... (83,223) 74,323 150,805 Cash at beginning of period................... 117,075 117,075 33,852 --------- --------- --------- Cash at end of period......................... $ 33,852 $ 191,398 $ 184,657 ========= ========= ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest.................................... $ 3,262 $ 399 $ 116 ========= ========= ========= Income taxes................................ $ 24,486 $ -- $ -- ========= ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-174 ALERT AUTO TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY 31, 1998 (1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business Alert Auto Transportation, Inc. (the "Company") was founded on May 20, 1988. The Company's primary business is transporting vehicles for auto auctions, transportation brokers, auto dealers, and individuals, primarily in the Southeast. The Company has facilities in Guntersville, Alabama. (b) Revenue Recognition Revenue is derived from customers who require transportation of vehicles. Transport revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the vehicles to their final destination. Expenses related to the generation of revenue are recognized as incurred. (c) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company provides for depreciation of property and equipment using estimated useful lives as follows: Transportation equipment........................................... 10 years Machinery and equipment............................................ 5-7 years Office equipment................................................... 5-7 years (d) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (e) Use of Estimates Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (f) Interim Financial Statements The interim financial information included in these financial statements is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. (2) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at May 31, 1998 consists of the following: Transportation equipment........................................... $801,299 Machinery and equipment............................................ 16,587 Office equipment................................................... 17,741 -------- Total.......................................................... 835,627 Less accumulated depreciation...................................... 316,091 -------- Property and equipment, net........................................ $519,536 ======== F-175 ALERT AUTO TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (3) INDEBTEDNESS Long-term debt at May 31, 1998 and 1997 consists of the following: Note payable to AmSouth Bank, payable in monthly installments of $3,618, including interest at 8.0 percent, maturing October 1998, secured by equipment............................................. $ 17,798 Less installments due within one year............................. (17,798) -------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments.................... $ -- ======== (4) LEASES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company leases trucks from its sole stockholder which are utilized in operations of the business. Lease payments are 25 percent of the revenue generated by the leased trucks. The total payments made to the stockholder in 1998 related to the lease agreements was $488,421. The Company leases the building used for its operations from its stockholder. The lease is classified as an operating lease and the Company is responsible for all operating costs related to the property. Rent paid to the stockholder in 1998 was $65,100. (5) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the year ended May 31, 1998, consists of: Current: Federal........................................................... $ 9,099 State............................................................. 2,489 ------- 11,588 ------- Deferred: Federal........................................................... 7,978 State............................................................. 4,094 ------- 12,072 ------- Total income tax expense........................................ $23,660 ======= The following table reconciles the expected tax expense at the Federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate for the year ended May 31, 1998: Computed expected tax expense...................................... $ 47,068 State income tax, net of Federal tax benefit....................... 3,928 Effect of graduated tax rates...................................... (28,135) Other.............................................................. 799 -------- Total income tax expense....................................... $ 23,660 ======== The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of May 31, 1998 are presented below: Deferred tax asset: Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful accounts....................................................... $ 1,479 Deferred tax liability: Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation................................................... (78,854) -------- Net deferred tax liability.................................... $(77,375) ======== F-176 ALERT AUTO TRANSPORT, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies, as well as carryback opportunities, in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income and carryback opportunities over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced. (6) CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESS RISKS One customer, TNT Incorporated, accounted for approximately 22 percent of Alert's sales in 1998. The loss of this customer could significantly affect Alert's performance. (7) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company's sole stockholder entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Company to United Road Services, Inc. as of July 1, 1998. F-177 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You should rely only on the information contained in this document or that we have referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different. This prospectus is not an offer to sell Common Stock and it is not soliciting an offer to buy Common Stock in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted. 1,213,944 SHARES UNITED ROAD SERVICES, INC. COMMON STOCK JANUARY , 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART II INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION. The following table sets forth the costs and expenses payable by the Registrant in connection with the sale of the Common Stock being registered hereby. ITEM AMOUNT ---- -------- SEC registration fee............................................ $ 2,643 Legal fees and expenses......................................... 75,000* Accounting fees and expenses.................................... 150,000* Miscellaneous expenses.......................................... 2,357 -------- Total......................................................... $230,000 ======== -------- * Estimated ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS, The Registrant has included in its Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provisions to (i) eliminate the personal liability of its directors for monetary damages resulting from breaches of their fiduciary duty to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "DGCL") and (ii) indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, including circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise discretionary. Section 145 of the DGCL permits a corporation, under specified circumstances, to indemnify its directors, officers, employees or agents against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlements actually and reasonably incurred by each in connection with any action, suit or proceeding brought by third parties by reason of the fact that they were or are directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation, if such directors, officers, employees or agents acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reason to believe their conduct was unlawful. In a derivative action, i.e., one by or in the right of the corporation, indemnification may be made only for expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by directors, officers, employees or agents in connection with the defense or settlement of an action or suit, and only with respect to a matter as to which they shall have acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made if such person shall have been adjudged liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that the defendant directors, officers, employees or agents are fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses despite such adjudication of liability. The Registrant has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and certain key officers pursuant to which the Registrant is generally obligated to indemnify its directors and such officers to the full extent permitted by the DGCL as described above. The Registrant has purchased insurance for its directors and officers indemnifying them against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the federal securities laws, which might be incurred by them in such capacity. II-1 ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES. The information in this Item 15 gives effect to a 100-for-1 split of the Common Stock effected on December 29, 1997 and a 3.72-for-1 split of the Common Stock effected on February 23, 1998. Since its incorporation in July 1997, the Registrant has issued and sold the following unregistered securities the purchasers of which were all accredited investors: (1) In August 1997, in connection with its formation, the Company issued 930,000 shares of Common Stock to each of Mark McKinney and Ross Berner for aggregate cash consideration of $50,000. (2) In November 1997, pursuant to a Stock Purchase and Restriction Agreement between the Company and Edward T. Sheehan, the Company issued 744,000 shares of Common Stock to Mr. Sheehan for cash consideration of $20,000. (3) In January 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 218,736 shares of Common Stock to private investors for cash consideration of $735,000. Such shares were issued pursuant to Subscription Agreements between the Company and each of the investors. (4) On May 6, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,375,741 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisitions of Northland Auto Transporters, Inc., Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc., Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc., Smith Christensen Enterprises, Inc., Caron Auto Works, Inc., Caron Auto Brokers, Inc., Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc., ASC Transportation Services, and Silver State Tow & Recovery, Inc. (5) On June 12, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 212,023 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of 5L Corporation and ADP Transport, Inc. (6) On June 16, 1998, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 117,789 shares of Common Stock at $13.00 per share to Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, in connection with the credit facility. The warrant expires on June 16, 2003. (7) On June 22, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 93,902 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of D&M Auto Towing, Inc. (8) On June 29, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 35,956 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Rouse's Body Shop, Inc. (9) On June 30, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 22,023 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Northshore Towing, Inc., Northshore Recycling Inc. and Evanston Reliable Maintenance, Inc. (10) On July 1, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 29,778 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Bill and Wags, Inc. (11) On July 1, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 125,000 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Schroeder Auto Carriers, Inc. (12) On July 2, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 144,785 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisitions of PBM, Inc. and Alert Auto Transport. (13) On July 2, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 24,757 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of West Nashville Wrecker Service, Inc. (14) On July 14, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 36,657 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of AAAmazing, Inc. (15) On July 20, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 99,602 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Healey Automotive, Inc. II-2 (16) On July 21, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 17,735 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Sid's Wrecker Service, Inc. (17) On July 22, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 113,208 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Patrick K. Willis and Company, Inc. (18) On July 31, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 9,724 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Kirk's Sineath Motor Company, Inc. (19) On August 3, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 29,148 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Better All Auto Transport, Inc. (20) On August 6, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 91,116 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of El Paso Towing, Inc. (21) On August 7, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 377,624 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Keystone Towing, Inc. (22) On August 14, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 23,480 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of A&B Towing, Inc. (23) On August 21, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 173,498 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Environmental Auto Removal, Inc. (24) On August 26, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 9,424 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Arri Brothers, Inc. (25) On September 8, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 39,467 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of 1113 Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Central Service Center and T.J. West, Inc. (26) On October 14, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 41,346 shares of Common Stock in connection with its acquisition of Freeman's Transporting, Inc. (27) On December 7, 1998, the Company issued $43,5000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2008 to Charter URS LLC, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 19, 1998, between the Company and Charter URS LLC. The sales of the above securities were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipients of securities in each such transaction represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof and appropriate legends were attached to the share certificates issued in such transactions. ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. (A) EXHIBITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT ------ ----------------------- 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Northland Auto Transporters, Inc. and the Stockholder named therein (incorporated by reference to the same- numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.2 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Northland Fleet Leasing, Inc. and the Stockholder named therein (incorporated by reference to the same- numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.3 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Falcon Towing and Auto Delivery, Inc. and the Stockholder named therein (incorporated by reference to the same- numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). II-3 NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT ------ ----------------------- 2.4 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Smith-Christensen Enterprises, Inc. and City Towing, Inc. and the Stockholders named therein (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.5 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Caron Auto Works, Inc. and the Stockholders named therein (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.6 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Caron Auto Brokers, Inc. and the Stockholder named therein (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.7 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Absolute Towing and Transporting, Inc. and the Stockholder named therein (incorporated by reference to the same- numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.8 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Keystone Towing, Inc. and the Stockholder named therein (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 46925)). 2.9 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, ASC Transportation Services, Auto Service Center and the Stockholders named therein (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.10 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Silver State Tow & Recovery, Inc. and the Stockholders named therein (incorporated by reference to the same- numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 2.11 Form of Amendment Number One to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, Keystone Towing, Inc. and the Stockholder named therein (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333- 46925)). 2.12 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 21, 1998, by and among the Company, E & R Towing and Garage, Inc., Gerald J. Corcoran, Edward V. Corcoran, Edward V. Corcoran, Jr. and David Corcoran (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 1, 1998). 2.13 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 21, 1998, by and among the Company, Environmental Auto Removal, Inc., Gerald J. Corcoran and Edward V. Corcoran (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 1, 1998). 2.14 Merger Agreement, dated November 5, 1998, by and among the Company, URS Transport, Inc., Pilot Transport, Inc. and the Shareholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 9, 1998). 2.15 First Amendment to Merger Agreement, dated December 2, 1998, by and among the Company, URS Transport, Inc., Pilot Transport, Inc. and the Shareholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 9, 1998). 3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 46925)). II-4 NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT ------ ----------------------- 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-46925)). 4.2 Form of 8% Convertible Subordinated Debenture due 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 19, 1998). 5.1 Opinion of McDermott, Will & Emery, as to the validity of the issuance of the securities registered hereby (previously filed). 10.1 United Road Services, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-46925)). 10.2 Stock Purchase and Restriction Agreement between the Company and Edward Sheehan (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 46925)). 10.3 Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and Edward T. Sheehan (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 46925)). 10.4 Resignation letter from Mark McKinney in favor of the Company (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 56603)). 10.5 Resignation letter from Ross Berner in favor of the Company (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 56603)). 10.6 Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and Allan D. Pass (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 46925)). 10.7 Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and Donald J. Marr (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 46925)). 10.8 Employment Agreement between the Company and Edward Morawski (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-46925)). 10.9 Consulting Agreement between the Company and Todd Q. Smart (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-46925)). 10.10 Credit Agreement dated as of May 8, 1998 among United Road Services, Inc., various financial institutions and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Agent (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-56603)). 10.11 Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1998, between the Company and Donald J. Marr (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-56603)). 10.12 [Reserved] 10.13 Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and Stockholders named therein (incorporated by reference to the same- number Exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-46925)). 10.14 Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each of the Company's executive officers and directors (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to Amendment No. 2 to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement Registration No. 333-46925)). II-5 NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT ------ ----------------------- 10.15 Lease between the Company and Edward Morawski (incorporated by reference to the same-numbered Exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-46925)). 10.16 Consulting Agreement, dated as of May 7, 1998, by and between the Company and Mark J. Henninger (previously filed). 10.17 Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1998, between the Company and Robert Joseph Adams, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1998). 10.18 First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 26, 1998, by and among the Company, various financial institutions and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q for the period ended June 30, 1998). 10.19 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 15, 1998, by and among the Company, various financial institutions and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q for the period ended June 30, 1998). 10.20 Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1998, by and among the Company, various financial institutions and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Agent (previously filed). 10.21 Stock Purchase Warrant, dated as of June 16, 1998, issued by the Company to Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association (previously filed). 10.22 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 2, 1998, by and among the Company, various financial institutions, BankBoston, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Agent (filed herewith). 10.23 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 4, 1998, by and among the Company, various financial institutions, BankBoston, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Agent (filed herewith). 10.24 Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 19, 1998, by and between Charter URS LLC and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 19, 1998). 10.25 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 19, 1998, by and between Charter URS LLC and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 19, 1998). 10.26 Investors Agreement, dated as of November 19, 1998, by and between Charter URS LLC and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 19, 1998). 10.27 Merger Agreement dated as of November 12, 1998, by and among the Company, URS Transport, Inc., MPG Transco, Ltd., Michael A. Wysocki, Patrick M. Riley and Gary R. Sienkiewicz (filed herewith). 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith). 24.1 Consent of McDermott, Will & Emery (included in Exhibit 5.1). 24.2 Consent of KPMG LLP (filed herewith). - -------- (B) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES All schedules are omitted because they are inapplicable or the requested information is shown in the financial statements of the registrant or related notes thereto. II-6 ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions described in Item 14, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: (1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: (i) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; (ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post- effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement; (iii) to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement. (2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. (3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. II-7 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Albany, State of New York, on the 5th day of January, 1999. United Road Services, Inc. By: /s/ Edward T. Sheehan ---------------------------------- EDWARD T. SHEEHAN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of Messrs. Halpern and Berner, whose signature appears below, constitutes and appoints Edward T. Sheehan and Allan D. Pass and each of them, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution for him in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Post- Effective Amendment No. 1 has been signed on January 5, 1999 by the following persons in the capacities indicated. SIGNATURE TITLE /s/ Edward T. Sheehan Chairman of the Board - ------------------------ Chief Executive Officer, EDWARD T. SHEEHAN and Secretary (Principal Executive Officer) and Director /s/ Donald J. Marr Senior Vice President and Chief Financial - ------------------------ Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting DONALD J. MARR Officer) /s/ Grace M. Hawkins* Director - ------------------------ GRACE M. HAWKINS /s/ Donald F. Director Moorehead, Jr.* - ------------------------ DONALD F. MOOREHEAD, JR. /s/ Edward W. Morawski* Director - ------------------------ EDWARD W. MORAWSKI /s/ Todd Q. Smart* Director - ------------------------ TODD Q. SMART /s/ Richard A. Molyneux* - ------------------------ RICHARD A. MOLYNEUX Director /s/ Mark J. Henninger* - ------------------------ MARK J. HENNINGER Director Director - ------------------------ MERRIL M. HALPERN /s/ Robert L. Berner, Director III - ------------------------ ROBERT L. BERNER, III /s/ Edward T. Sheenan *By:_______________ EDWARD T. SHEENAN ATTORNEY-IN-FACT II-8