SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 3, 2001
XTRA Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7654 06-0954158
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State of incorporation (Commission (IRS Employer
of organization File Number) Identification No.)
200 Nyala Farms Road, Westport, CT 06880
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (203) 221-1005
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5 - Other Events:
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On July 31, 2001, XTRA Corporation issued a press release disclosing certain
financial information for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2001, which
financial information is contained herein on pages 3-8.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
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XTRA Corporation
Stephanie L. Johnson
Vice President and Treasurer
Tel: (203) 221-1005
XTRA Reports 2001 Third Quarter Earnings
Westport, CT (July 31, 2001) XTRA Corporation (NYSE: XTR) today announced
diluted earnings per share and net income of $.55 and $6 million, respectively,
for the third quarter ended June 30, 2001, compared to $1.15 and $14 million for
the same quarter a year ago. The average number of diluted shares outstanding
declined to 10.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2001 from 12.1 million
in the third quarter of fiscal 2000 due to the $80 million of stock repurchased
during the fifteen months ended June 30, 2001. These repurchases were accretive
to earnings per share.
Business Summary
Net income for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2001 was $6 million, or
$.55 diluted earnings per share, on revenues of $102 million. Overall equipment
utilization for the third quarter of fiscal 2001 averaged 76%, compared to 83%
for the third quarter of fiscal year 2000.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2001, the Company reported diluted earnings
per share and net income of $2.82 and $32 million, respectively. This compares
to diluted earnings per share and net income of $3.89 and $47 million for the
comparable period of the prior year.
The primary drivers of this weaker performance versus the prior year were lower
domestic and international utilization rates; higher losses on international
containers identified for sale; higher storage costs; expenditures related to
the Company's e-Business initiative; and higher repair and maintenance expenses.
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Despite lower net income, the Company's cash flow from operations has remained
strong, enabling a year-to-date reduction in net debt of $76 million and $71
million of stock repurchases.
The contributions to diluted earnings per share from the Company's North
American and International segments were as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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North America $ .76 $1.15 $3.33 $ 3.97
International (.21) - (.51) (0.08)
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$ .55 $1.15 $2.82 $ 3.89
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Economic conditions in the domestic and international transportation markets
have slowed substantially since the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000. XTRA's North
American and International utilization rates for the third quarter of fiscal
2001 averaged 77% and 71%, respectively, versus 83% and 84%, respectively, a
year ago.
Outlook
Lewis Rubin, XTRA's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are
disappointed that the economic slowdown is lengthening. We had hoped for a
better seasonal recovery in our fiscal third quarter than has occurred. It is
clear that the Company's fourth quarter and full year financial performance will
continue to lag behind last year's results. We still expect cash flow from
operations for fiscal 2001 to be quite healthy, approximating $270 million.
XTRA's current committed capital spending for the year is $71 million, compared
to $240 million in fiscal 2000."
Interested parties are invited to listen to a webcast of the Company's Fiscal
2001 Third Quarter analyst conference call tomorrow, Wednesday, August 1, 2001,
at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The webcast can be accessed via the corporate section of the
Company's Web site, www.xtra.com. A replay of the
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webcast as well as a copy of the presentation will be available on the Web site
for one week following the call.
XTRA Corporation leases, primarily on an operating basis, over-the-road
trailers, marine containers, and intermodal equipment, including intermodal
trailers, chassis, and domestic containers.
This press release contains, in addition to historical information, certain
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These
include statements relating to such factors as expected demand and
utilization, business conditions, and capital expenditures. Such statements
are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors
that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the
variability of the Company's revenues and its fixed operating expenses; the
impact of the North American and international economies on revenues, lease
rates and utilization; and fluctuations in interest rates and foreign
exchange rates. These risks are discussed under the caption "Cautionary
Statements for Purposes of the `Safe Harbor' Provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995" in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 on file with the
SEC.
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XTRA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Millions of dollars, except per share and share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Revenues $ 102 $ 116 $ 330 $ 358
Operating expenses
Depreciation on rental equipment 37 38 112 113
Rental equipment lease financing expense 2 2 7 6
Rental equipment operating expenses 29 26 83 81
Selling and administrative expense 12 12 37 35
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80 78 239 235
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Operating income 22 38 91 123
Interest expense 13 15 42 45
Foreign exchange (gain) loss - - - -
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Income before provision
for income taxes and unusual item 9 23 49 78
Unusual item: income related to acquisition break-up fee - - 2 -
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Pretax income 9 23 51 78
Provision for income taxes 3 9 19 31
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Net income $ 6 $ 14 $ 32 $ 47
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Basic earnings per common share $0.55 $1.15 $2.83 $3.90
Weighted average basic shares outstanding (in millions) 10.5 12.0 11.2 12.2
Diluted earnings per share $0.55 $1.15 $2.82 $3.89
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in millions) 10.6 12.1 11.2 12.2
*Note: Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to be
consistent with the current year presentation.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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XTRA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions of dollars)
June 30,
2001 September 30,
(Unaudited) 2000
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Assets
Property and Equipment, net $1,345 $1,432
Receivables, net 101 116
Other Assets 17 18
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Total Assets $1,463 $1,566
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Debt $ 710 $ 788
Deferred Income Taxes 369 350
Other Liabilities 56 67
Stockholders' Equity 328 361
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,463 $1,566
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Net Debt Outstanding $ 710 $ 786
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XTRA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Millions of dollars)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months
Ended June 30,
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2001 2000
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Cash Provided from Operations (1) $ 205 $ 233
Cash Used for Investment Activities (2) (61) (173)
Cash Used for Financing Activities (68) (29)
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Decrease in Net Debt Outstanding
(Debt - Cash) $ 76 $ 31
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(1) The nine months ended June 30, 2000 includes $10 million of sale proceeds from equipment purchased in the prior fiscal
year and refinanced as a part of a $34 million, 10-year operating lease agreement entered into during the first quarter of
fiscal 2000.
(2) The nine months ended June 30, 2000 excludes $24 million of equipment financed under the 10-year off-balance sheet
operating lease.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
XTRA CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: August 3, 2001 /s/ Stephanie L. Johnson
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Stephanie L. Johnson
Vice President and
Treasurer
Date: August 3, 2001 /s/ Thomas G. Schaefer
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Thomas G. Schaefer
Vice President and
Controller
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