10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from ___ to ___
0-25732
(Commission File Number)
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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13-4146982
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2000 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
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10577
(Zip Code) |
(914) 701-8000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated
filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do
not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to
be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the
distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes þ No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: As of June 30, 2009, there were 21,095,802 shares of the
registrants Common Stock outstanding.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
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June 30, 2009 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
459,634 |
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$ |
397,385 |
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Short-term investments |
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8,528 |
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13,138 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,641 and $2,275, respectively |
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56,292 |
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67,160 |
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Prepaid maintenance |
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35,917 |
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47,558 |
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Deferred taxes |
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6,361 |
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29,308 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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21,459 |
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20,015 |
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Total current assets |
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588,191 |
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574,564 |
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Property and Equipment |
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Flight equipment |
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690,977 |
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682,635 |
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Ground equipment |
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25,175 |
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22,411 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation |
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(102,628 |
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(93,005 |
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Purchase deposits for flight equipment |
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338,481 |
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338,356 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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952,005 |
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950,397 |
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Other Assets |
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Deposits and other assets |
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39,651 |
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38,745 |
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Lease contracts and intangible assets, net |
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37,963 |
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37,039 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
1,617,810 |
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$ |
1,600,745 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
19,610 |
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$ |
16,263 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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95,185 |
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101,519 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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36,740 |
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36,243 |
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Total current liabilities |
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151,535 |
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154,025 |
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Other Liabilities |
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Long-term debt |
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609,326 |
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635,628 |
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Deferred taxes |
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60,920 |
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62,321 |
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Other liabilities |
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68,469 |
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67,032 |
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Total other liabilities |
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738,715 |
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764,981 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 4) |
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Equity |
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Stockholders Equity |
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Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 21,986,323 and
21,932,720 shares issued, 21,095,802 and 21,061,841
shares outstanding (net of treasury stock), at June
30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively |
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220 |
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219 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
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362,355 |
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355,185 |
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Treasury stock, at cost; 890,521 and 870,879 shares, respectively |
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(26,335 |
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(26,009 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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39 |
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(736 |
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Retained earnings |
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387,795 |
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353,080 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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724,074 |
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681,739 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
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3,486 |
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Total equity |
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727,560 |
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681,739 |
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Total Liabilities and Equity |
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$ |
1,617,810 |
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$ |
1,600,745 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Six Months Ended |
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June 30, 2009 |
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June 30, 2008 |
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June 30, 2009 |
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June 30, 2008 |
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Operating Revenues |
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ACMI |
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$ |
122,419 |
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$ |
76,247 |
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$ |
237,470 |
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$ |
154,222 |
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AMC charter |
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78,037 |
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111,756 |
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158,611 |
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205,740 |
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Commercial charter |
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35,588 |
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24,370 |
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60,615 |
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52,864 |
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Dry leasing |
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1,011 |
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12,984 |
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11,811 |
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26,078 |
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Scheduled service |
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213,423 |
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372,897 |
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Other |
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2,946 |
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16,001 |
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Total Operating Revenues |
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240,001 |
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$ |
438,780 |
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$ |
484,508 |
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$ |
811,801 |
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Operating Expenses |
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Salaries, wages and benefits |
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52,349 |
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52,845 |
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105,017 |
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111,748 |
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Aircraft fuel |
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39,288 |
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207,031 |
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81,436 |
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351,522 |
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Aircraft rent |
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37,330 |
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40,869 |
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75,094 |
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80,327 |
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Maintenance, materials and repairs |
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41,597 |
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40,271 |
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70,823 |
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93,843 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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7,597 |
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12,817 |
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15,516 |
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21,183 |
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Landing fees and other rent |
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10,233 |
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20,213 |
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17,792 |
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38,930 |
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Travel |
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6,498 |
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12,882 |
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12,028 |
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26,609 |
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Ground handling and airport fees |
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3,452 |
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19,096 |
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5,769 |
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37,622 |
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Gain on disposal of aircraft |
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(2,726 |
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(957 |
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(2,726 |
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Other |
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16,126 |
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22,169 |
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32,780 |
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45,466 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
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214,470 |
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425,467 |
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415,298 |
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804,524 |
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Operating Income |
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25,531 |
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13,313 |
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69,210 |
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7,277 |
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Non-operating Expenses / (Income) |
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Interest income |
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(628 |
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(3,118 |
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(1,470 |
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(8,476 |
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Interest expense |
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11,344 |
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11,709 |
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23,011 |
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23,092 |
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Capitalized interest |
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(3,083 |
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(2,274 |
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(6,120 |
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(4,049 |
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Gain on early extinguishment of debt |
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(2,713 |
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Gain on consolidation of subsidiary |
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(113 |
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(113 |
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Other (income) expense, net |
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173 |
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607 |
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319 |
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139 |
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Total Non-operating Expenses |
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7,693 |
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6,924 |
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12,914 |
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10,706 |
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Income / (loss) before income taxes |
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17,838 |
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6,389 |
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56,296 |
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(3,429 |
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Income tax expense |
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7,275 |
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5,098 |
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22,348 |
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4,047 |
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Net Income / (Loss) |
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10,563 |
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1,291 |
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33,948 |
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(7,476 |
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Less: Net loss attributable to
noncontrolling interests |
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(767 |
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(239 |
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(767 |
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(3,675 |
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Net Income / (Loss) Attributable
to Common Stockholders |
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$ |
11,330 |
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$ |
1,530 |
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$ |
34,715 |
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$ |
(3,801 |
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Earnings (loss) per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.54 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
1.66 |
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(0.18 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.54 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
1.66 |
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(0.18 |
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Weighted average shares: |
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Basic |
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20,906 |
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21,506 |
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20,892 |
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21,465 |
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Diluted |
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21,062 |
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21,656 |
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20,974 |
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21,465 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, 2009 |
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June 30, 2008 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net Income / (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders |
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$ |
34,715 |
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$ |
(3,801 |
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Net Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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(767 |
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(3,675 |
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Net Income / (Loss) |
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33,948 |
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(7,476 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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15,516 |
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21,183 |
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Amortization of debt discount |
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3,101 |
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3,632 |
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Amortization of operating lease discount |
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1,169 |
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919 |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
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147 |
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Release of allowance for doubtful accounts |
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(14 |
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(502 |
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Gain on early extinguishment of debt |
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(2,713 |
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Gain on consolidation of subsidiary |
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(113 |
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Gain on disposal of aircraft |
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(957 |
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(2,726 |
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Deferred taxes |
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23,480 |
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2,886 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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5,236 |
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3,758 |
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Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities |
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Accounts receivable |
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12,838 |
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(837 |
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Prepaids and other current assets |
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11,006 |
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7,453 |
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Deposits and other assets |
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(2,111 |
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1,988 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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(10,110 |
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(3,819 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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90,423 |
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26,459 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(20,658 |
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(274,424 |
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Consolidation of subsidiary |
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11,612 |
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Redesignation of short-term investments to cash |
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4,610 |
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Proceeds from sale of aircraft |
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3,525 |
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5,900 |
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Net cash used for investing activities |
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(911 |
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(268,524 |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from loan |
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107,259 |
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Proceeds from stock option exercises |
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147 |
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3,162 |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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(326 |
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(419 |
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Excess tax benefit (expense) from share-based compensation expense |
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(887 |
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1,201 |
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Proceeds from issuance of subsidiary stock |
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38,616 |
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Payment of debt issuance costs |
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(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payments on debt |
|
|
(26,193 |
) |
|
|
(17,525 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities |
|
|
(27,263 |
) |
|
|
132,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
62,249 |
|
|
|
(109,771 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period |
|
|
397,385 |
|
|
|
477,309 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period |
|
$ |
459,634 |
|
|
$ |
367,538 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
3
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
|
Treasury |
|
|
Paid-In |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Subscription |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
Stockholders |
|
|
Noncontrolling |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Receivable |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Equity |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
Equity |
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
218 |
|
|
$ |
(6,599 |
) |
|
$ |
341,537 |
|
|
$ |
1,750 |
|
|
$ |
(77,065 |
) |
|
$ |
289,384 |
|
|
$ |
549,225 |
|
|
$ |
13,477 |
|
|
$ |
562,702 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,801 |
) |
|
|
(3,801 |
) |
|
|
(3,675 |
) |
|
|
(7,476 |
) |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,366 |
) |
Stock option and restricted stock
compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,758 |
|
Purchase of 7,807 shares of
treasury stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(419 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(419 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(419 |
) |
Exercise of 124,342 employee
stock options |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,163 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,163 |
|
Forfeiture of 8,375 shares of
restricted stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivable from issuance of
subsidiary stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,522 |
|
Tax benefit on restricted stock and
stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
219 |
|
|
$ |
(7,018 |
) |
|
$ |
349,658 |
|
|
$ |
1,860 |
|
|
$ |
(39,543 |
) |
|
$ |
285,583 |
|
|
$ |
590,759 |
|
|
$ |
9,802 |
|
|
$ |
600,561 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
|
Treasury |
|
|
Paid-In |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
Stockholders |
|
|
Noncontrolling |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Equity |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
Equity |
|
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
219 |
|
|
$ |
(26,009 |
) |
|
$ |
355,185 |
|
|
$ |
(736 |
) |
|
$ |
353,080 |
|
|
$ |
681,739 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
681,739 |
|
Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,715 |
|
|
|
34,715 |
|
|
|
(767 |
) |
|
|
33,948 |
|
Other comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
775 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
775 |
|
|
|
300 |
|
|
|
1,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,023 |
|
Consolidation of subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,953 |
|
|
|
3,953 |
|
Stock option and restricted stock
compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,236 |
|
Purchase of 19,642 shares of
treasury stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(326 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(326 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(326 |
) |
Exercise of
8,841 employee stock
options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147 |
|
Issuance of 49,662 shares of
restricted stock |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reversal of prior year deferred tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,675 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,675 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,675 |
|
Tax expense on restricted stock
and stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(887 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(887 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(887 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
|
$ |
220 |
|
|
$ |
(26,335 |
) |
|
$ |
362,355 |
|
|
$ |
39 |
|
|
$ |
387,795 |
|
|
$ |
724,074 |
|
|
$ |
3,486 |
|
|
$ |
727,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
4
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2009
1. Basis of Presentation
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Holdings or AAWW) is a holding company with a
principal operating subsidiary, Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas), which is wholly owned. AAWW also has a
51% equity interest and 75% voting interest in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (Polar). On June
28, 2007, Polar issued shares representing a 49% equity interest and a 25% voting interest to DHL
Network Operations (USA), Inc. (DHL), a subsidiary of Deutsche Post AG. Prior to that date,
Polar was wholly owned by Holdings and was the parent company of Polar Air Cargo, Inc., the entity
through which AAWW had principally conducted its airport-to-airport scheduled air cargo (Scheduled
Service) business. Polar Air Cargo, Inc. was converted to a limited liability company in June
2007 (Polar LLC), and is now wholly owned by AAWW. Polar was a consolidated subsidiary until
October 26, 2008. Since that date, the Company has accounted for Polar under the equity method
(see Note 2). In 2008, AAWW formed Titan Aviation Leasing Limited (Titan), a wholly owned
subsidiary based in Ireland, for the purpose of dry leasing aircraft and engines. In addition, the
Company dry leases aircraft to Global Supply Systems Limited (GSS), of which Holdings has a 49%
ownership interest. GSS became a consolidated subsidiary on April 8, 2009. Previously, GSS was
accounted for under the equity method (see Note 2). Holdings, Atlas, Titan, GSS and Polar LLC are
referred to collectively as the Company.
The Company provides air cargo and related services throughout the world, serving Asia, the
Middle East, Australia, Europe, South America, Africa and North America through: (i) contractual
lease arrangements, including contracts through which the Company leases an aircraft to a customer
and provides value-added services including crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI); (ii) military
charter (AMC Charter); (iii) seasonal, commercial and ad-hoc charter services (Commercial
Charter); and (iv) dry leasing or sub leasing of aircraft and engines (Dry Leasing or Dry
Lease). Prior to October 27, 2008, the Company offered Scheduled Service.
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (the Financial Statements) have
been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC)
requirements of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and consequently, exclude certain disclosures
normally included in audited consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The Financial
Statements include the accounts of Holdings and its consolidated subsidiaries. All significant
inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The year-end balance sheet data was
derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2008, included in the AAWW Annual
Report on Form 10-K, which included additional disclosures and a summary of the Companys
significant accounting policies. In the opinion of management, the Financial Statements contain
all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, necessary to fairly state the financial
position of AAWW and its consolidated subsidiaries as of June 30, 2009, the results of operations
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, cash flows for the six months ended June
30, 2009 and 2008 and statements of shareholders equity as of and for the six months ended June
30, 2009 and 2008.
The Companys quarterly results are subject to seasonal and other fluctuations, and the
operating results for any quarter are therefore not necessarily indicative of results that may be
otherwise expected for the entire year.
Except for per share data, all dollar amounts are in thousands unless otherwise noted.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior periods consolidated financial
statement amounts to conform to the current periods presentation.
Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments were primarily comprised of an investment in The Reserve Primary Fund
(the Primary Fund), a money market fund. Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (Lehman Brothers)
filed for bankruptcy in September 2008, at which time such firms securities represented
approximately 1.5% of the Primary Funds total holdings. As a result, the net asset value of the
Primary Fund fell below $1.00 per share. Distributions are expected to continue as the
5
Primary Funds assets mature or are sold. The Company expects to receive its recoverable
holdings in the Primary Fund within the next twelve months.
The Company invested $101.1 million in the Primary Fund and has recorded a $1.6 million
reserve to recognize the Companys pro rata share of the estimated loss in this investment. During
the first quarter of 2009, the Primary Fund reported that it would withhold an additional $3.5
billion of funds to settle estimated losses and legal fees. On May 26, 2009, the SEC filed a
motion seeking, among other things, the immediate pro-rata distribution of all funds currently held
by the Primary Fund, including the $3.5 billion set aside. The SECs distribution plan that the
court is considering proposes that all investors will receive their pro-rata distribution,
resulting in a recovery that the SEC believes would be equal to approximately 98.4 cents per share.
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company adjusted its previously recorded reserve to
represent a 1.6 cent per share potential loss.
Through June 30, 2009, the Company has recovered $91.0 million of its investment in the
Primary Fund. The remaining $8.5 million is included in Short-term investments in the consolidated
balance sheets as of June 30, 2009.
Investments
Global Supply Systems
The Company holds a 49% interest in GSS, a private company. GSS provides ACMI services for
three Boeing 747-400 aircraft to British Airways Plc (British Airways). Atlas dry leases three
owned aircraft to GSS, which provide for payment of rent and a provision for maintenance costs
associated with the aircraft.
On April 8, 2009, certain members of management of GSS, through an employee benefit trust,
purchased shares of GSS from a former stockholder. These shares, which were not and have never
been owned by the Company, represent a 51% controlling interest in GSS. Based on the various
agreements related to the transaction, the Company reviewed its investment in GSS and determined
that a reconsideration event had occurred under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
revised Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of
ARB No. 51 (FIN 46(R)). Upon application of FIN 46(R), the Company determined that GSS was a
variable interest entity and that the Company is the primary beneficiary of GSS for financial
reporting purposes. As a result of that determination, GSS became a consolidated subsidiary of
AAWW upon the closing of the transaction. There was no consideration transferred from the Company
in this transaction.
The Company accounted for the consolidation of GSS pursuant to Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141R) as a
step acquisition. The Company recorded a gain of $0.1 million on the conversion from the equity
method of accounting to consolidation. The gain represents the difference between the fair market
value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the book value of the Companys equity
investment in GSS on April 8, 2009. In addition, the Company recorded a noncontrolling interest of
$4.0 million, representing the fair market value of the 51% ownership interest in GSS that the
Company does not own.
In determining fair market value pursuant to SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No.
157), for GSS on April 8, 2009, the Company obtained a third party independent valuation to
calculate the business enterprise value of GSS and the fair value of the underlying assets acquired
and liabilities assumed. The business enterprise value of GSS was calculated using a weighted
average of two principal methods: the income approach (commonly referred to as the discounted cash
flow method) and the market approach. The Company considered the cost approach but ultimately did
not use this approach as GSS has very few fixed assets. Under the income approach, management used
financial projections for GSS and a weighted average cost of capital calculated from a peer group
of companies for the purposes of developing the discounted cash flows. The financial projections
considered changes in the aircraft dry lease rates, changes in the ACMI rate and type of aircraft
provided to British Airways. The market approach utilized ratios and statistics available from the
same group of peer companies used to develop the weighted average cost of capital in the income
approach. The appropriate ratios were then applied on a weighted average basis against trailing
one year historical, three year historical and projected earnings before interest and taxes to
arrive at the market approach valuation of GSS. The average of the two methods produced a $7.7
million business enterprise value of GSS.
The differential between the business enterprise value of GSS and the net book value of the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed was identified as an intangible asset. GSS has one primary
relationship with British Airways and, as such, the intangible was assigned to that customer
relationship. The value of the customer relationship was determined using the excess earnings
method, which relied on the net income margin, estimated remaining useful life and discount rate.
The various inputs were used in a probability weighted cash flow model to arrive at a $2.2 million
fair value of the customer relationship.
6
The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and
the noncontrolling interest recorded for GSS on April 8, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
11,612 |
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
241 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
714 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
34 |
|
Customer relationship |
|
|
2,164 |
|
Loan to 51% shareholder |
|
|
4,157 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired |
|
$ |
18,922 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
767 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
1,354 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
8,704 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
347 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
11,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
7,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncontrolling interest |
|
$ |
3,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to April 8, 2009, we accounted for GSS under the equity method and reported the revenue
from GSS as Dry leasing revenue in the consolidated statement of operations. The carrying value of
the dry leased aircraft as of December 31, 2008, was $163.8 million and the related accumulated
depreciation was $20.9 million. At December 31, 2008, the Company had net receivables arising from
activity with this entity of $1.1 million, which was included in Accounts receivable in the
consolidated balance sheets. Total Dry leasing revenue for these aircraft was $1.0 million for the
period of April 1 through April 7, 2009 and $10.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008,
respectively. Total Dry leasing revenue for these aircraft was $11.8 million for the period of
January 1 through April 7, 2009 and $21.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008,
respectively. The December 31, 2008 aggregate carrying value of this investment was $3.7 million
and was included within Deposits and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Polar
The Company holds a 51% equity interest in Polar, representing a 75% voting interest. The
Company deconsolidated Polar and accounts for its investment in Polar under the equity method of
accounting since October 27, 2008. Polar provides air cargo capacity to its customers, including
DHL through a blocked-space agreement, which began on October 27, 2008 (the Commencement Date).
The June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 aggregate carrying values of the Polar investment were $4.8
million and $5.0 million, respectively, and were included within Deposits and other assets on the
consolidated balance sheets.
Polar currently operates six 747-400 freighter aircraft, which are being subleased from Atlas
or an affiliate. Atlas and Polar have entered into various agreements under which Atlas provides
Polar with crew, maintenance and insurance. Collectively, these agreements and the subleases are
referred to as Express Network ACMI. Atlas also provides Polar with certain management and
administrative services under a shared services agreement. In addition, Polar and Atlas provide
each other with sales and ground support services under a general sales and services agreement.
In March 2008, Atlas entered into an ACMI agreement and related agreements with Polar for two
additional Boeing 747-400 aircraft, beginning on March 21, 2008. On October 22, 2008, DHL notified
the Company that it would exercise its contractual right to terminate the ACMI and related
agreements covering these two 747-400 aircraft, effective March 28, 2009. Under the terms of the
agreements covering these two 747-400 aircraft, DHL was able to terminate the use of these aircraft
in March 2009 upon providing six months advanced notice and making two installment payments of an
early termination penalty totaling $5.0 million for each aircraft. The Company received the final
payment in March 2009 and recorded a $10.0 million termination penalty as Other revenue in the
consolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
Total revenue from Express Network ACMI and the two supplemental ACMI agreements with Polar
was $42.7 million and $97.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively,
which was included in ACMI revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. Total revenue
from the two supplemental ACMI agreements with Polar was $15.8 million for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2008, which was included in Scheduled Service
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revenue
in the consolidated statements of operations. Polar accounted for 34.9% and 41.1% of the
Companys ACMI revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. Total
revenue from the shared services agreement was $2.7 million and $5.6 million for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, which was included in Other revenue in the consolidated
statements of operations. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had receivables from
Polar of $2.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively, which were included in Accounts receivable in
the consolidated balance sheets. Accounts payable to Polar was $5.9 million and $3.0 million at
June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, and was included in Accounts payable in the
consolidated balance sheets. The Company incurred expense under the general sales and service
agreement of $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, which was included in Ground handling and airport fees in the consolidated statements
of operations.
Escrow Deposits and Letters of Credit
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had $5.3 million and $4.5 million,
respectively, for certain deposits required in the normal course of business for items including,
but not limited to, surety and customs bonds, airfield privileges, judicial deposits, insurance and
cash pledged under standby letters of credit related to collateral. These amounts are included in
Deposits and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers
Polar accounted for 34.9% and 41.1% of the Companys ACMI revenue and 18.9% and 21.3% of the
Companys total revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. United
States Military Airlift Mobility Command (AMC) charters accounted for 32.5% and 25.5% of the
Companys total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and 32.7%
and 25.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Accounts receivable from
AMC were $10.5 million and $21.0 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The
International Airline of United Arab Emirates (Emirates) accounted for 12.1% and 6.8% of the
Companys total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and 11.2%
and 7.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Emirates accounted for
23.7% and 38.9% of the Companys ACMI revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, and 22.9% and 40.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Accounts receivable from Emirates were $11.8 million and $9.2 million at June 30, 2009 and December
31, 2008, respectively. No other customer accounted for 10% or more of the Companys total
operating revenues or accounts receivable during these periods.
Property and equipment, net
Included in purchase deposits for flight equipment was capitalized interest of $22.5 million
and $16.4 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Debt
On March 26, 2009, the Company prepaid two term loans related to aircraft in the amount of
$8.0 million at a discount. As a result of the prepayment of the term loans, the Company recorded
a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $2.7 million, which was included in Non-operating
expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had $65.1 million and $68.2 million,
respectively, of unamortized discount related to fair market value adjustments recorded against
debt upon application of fresh-start accounting.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements (SFAS No. 160). SFAS No. 160 establishes requirements for ownership
interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the Company (sometimes called minority
interests) be clearly identified, presented, and disclosed in the consolidated statement of
financial position within equity but separate from the parents equity. All changes in the parents
ownership interests are required to be accounted for consistently as equity transactions, and any
noncontrolling equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries must be measured initially at fair
value. The adoption of SFAS No. 160 did not have a material effect on the Companys financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company reclassified the consolidated
statements of operations for 2008 to conform to the presentation required under SFAS No. 160.
There was no effect on the consolidated balance sheets as the Companys noncontrolling interest in
Polar was eliminated prior to December 31, 2008.
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On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 141R, which replaces SFAS No. 141, Business
Combinations. SFAS No. 141R establishes the principles and requirements for how an acquirer: (i)
recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the
liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree; (ii) recognizes and measures
the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and (iii)
discloses the business combination. This statement applies to all transactions in which an entity
obtains control of one or more businesses, including transactions that occur without the transfer
of any type of consideration. See Note 9 for further discussion of the income tax effects of SFAS
No. 141R on the Companys consolidated financial position and results of operations.
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted FSP Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 03-6-1,
Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating
Securities (EITF 03-6-1). This FSP clarified that all outstanding unvested share-based payment
awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends participate in undistributed earnings with
common shareholders. Awards of this nature are considered participating securities and the
two-class method of computing basic and diluted earnings per share must be applied. The
implementation of EITF 03-6-1 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial position or
results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP SFAS 115-2/124-2). FSP SFAS 115-2/124-2 requires entities
to separate an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security into two components when there
are credit related losses associated with the impaired debt security for which management asserts
that it does not have the intent to sell the security, and it is more likely than not that it will
not be required to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. The amount of the
other-than-temporary impairment related to a credit loss is recognized in earnings, and the amount
of the other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recorded in other comprehensive
loss. The adoption of FSP SFAS 115-2/124-2 in the second quarter of 2009 did not have a material
effect on the Companys financial condition or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When Volume and Level of
Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions that
are Not Orderly (FSP SFAS 157-4). Under FSP SFAS 157-4, if an entity determines that there has
been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or the liability in
relation to the normal market activity for the asset or liability (or similar assets or
liabilities), then transactions or quoted prices may not accurately reflect fair value. In
addition, if there is evidence that the transaction for the asset or liability is not orderly, the
entity shall place little, if any, weight on that transaction price as an indicator of fair value.
The adoption of FSP SFAS 157-4 in the second quarter of 2009 did not have a material effect on the
Companys financial condition or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1,
Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1). FSP
SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim
and annual financial statements (see Note 7). The adoption of FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 in the
second quarter of 2009 did not have a material effect on the Companys financial condition or
results of operations.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (SFAS No. 165), which
establishes the principles and requirements for the recognition and disclosure of events or
transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in the financial statements. In particular,
SFAS No. 165 (i) identifies the period after the balance sheet date during which management of the
Company should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or
disclosure in the financial statements; and (ii) the circumstances under which the Company should
recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial
statements. SFAS No. 165 also requires certain expanded disclosures in the financial statements
about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. SFAS No. 165 is effective
for the Companys financial statements for the period beginning on April 1, 2009. The adoption of
SFAS No. 165 had no impact on the Companys financial condition or results of operations.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46R (SFAS
No. 167), which amended certain requirements of FIN 46(R). These amendments primarily include (i)
amending the guidance for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity (VIE); and
(ii) amending the criteria for identification of the primary beneficiary of a VIE. SFAS No. 167
also requires the Company to continually reassess whether the Company is the
primary beneficiary of a VIE. SFAS No. 167 also requires certain enhanced disclosures in the
financial statements about the Companys relationships with VIEs. SFAS No. 167 is effective for
the Companys financial statements for the period beginning on January 1, 2010. The Company does
not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 167 will have a material impact on the Companys
financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principlesa replacement of FASB Statement No. 162
(SFAS No. 168). The statement
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confirmed that the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the
Codification) will become the single official source of authoritative GAAP (other than guidance
issued by the SEC), superseding existing FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
Emerging Issues Task Force, and related literature. The Codification does not change GAAP.
Instead, it introduces a new structure that is organized in an easily accessible, user-friendly
online research system. The Codification, which changes the referencing of financial standards,
becomes effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after September 15, 2009. After it
is effective, only one level of authoritative GAAP will exist. All other literature will be
considered non-authoritative. The adoption of SFAS No. 168 is not expected to have any material
impact on the Companys financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
3. Segment Reporting
The Company uses an economic performance metric (Direct Contribution) that shows the
profitability of each segment after allocation of direct ownership costs and currently has the
following reportable segments: ACMI, AMC Charter, Commercial Charter and Dry Leasing. Beginning
April 8, 2009, GSS results of operations are included in the ACMI segment and Dry Lease revenue
from GSS was eliminated upon consolidation. Prior to that date, revenue from the Dry Leases to
GSS was shown in the Dry Leasing segment (see Note 2). Since October 27, 2008, the Company no
longer has a Scheduled Service segment as a result of the deconsolidation of Polar. Each
segment has different operating and economic characteristics, which are separately reviewed from
time to time by the Companys senior management.
The ACMI segment provides aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance services, whereby
customers receive the use of an insured and maintained aircraft and crew in exchange for, in most
cases, a guaranteed monthly level of operation at a predetermined rate for a defined period of
time. The customer bears the commercial revenue risk and the obligation for other direct operating
costs, including fuel. The Direct Contribution from Express Network ACMI flying is reflected as
ACMI. Beginning on March 30, 2008, Polar began Express Network ACMI flying with two aircraft for
DHL. For segment reporting purposes, all revenue derived from ACMI and related services provided to
Polar for Express Network ACMI operations were reclassified from Scheduled Service to the ACMI
segment (see table below for reconciliation of revenue per the Financial Statements to revenue by
segment). All costs associated with providing such services were also reclassified for purposes of
calculating Direct Contribution. Non-ACMI costs and an equal amount of revenue remained in the
Scheduled Service segment in 2008. Subsequent to the Commencement Date in 2008 and the
deconsolidation of Polar, Express Network ACMI revenue and related services are reported as ACMI
revenue. Therefore, no reconciliation was necessary.
The AMC Charter segment provides full-planeload charter flights to the U.S. Military through
the AMC. In addition, we also earn commissions on subcontracting certain flying of oversize cargo,
or in connection with flying into areas of military conflict that we cannot perform ourselves. The
AMC Charter business is similar to the Commercial Charter business in that the Company is
responsible for the direct operating costs of the aircraft. However, in the case of AMC operations,
the price of fuel consumed during AMC flights is fixed by the U.S. Military. The contracted
charter rates (per mile) and fuel prices (per gallon) are established and fixed by the AMC for
twelve-month periods running from October to September of the next year. The Company receives
reimbursement from the AMC each month if the price of fuel paid by the Company to vendors for AMC
missions exceeds the fixed price. Alternatively, if the price of fuel paid by the Company is less
than the fixed price, then the Company pays the difference to the AMC each month.
The Commercial Charter segment provides full-planeload airfreight capacity on one or multiple
flights to freight forwarders, airlines and other air cargo customers. Charters are typically paid
in advance, and the Company bears the direct operating costs (except as otherwise defined in the
charter contracts). After the Commencement Date, Atlas now also provides limited
airport-to-airport cargo services to a few select markets, including Viracopos Airport near Sao
Paulo, Brazil. Revenues derived from these limited departures are included within the Commercial
Charter segments results.
The Dry Leasing segment provides for the leasing of aircraft and engines to customers.
Other represents revenue for other services that are not allocated to any segment, which
includes management and administrative support services, flight simulator training and the
termination fee from DHL.
Unallocated income and expenses include corporate overhead, non-aircraft depreciation,
interest income, foreign
exchange gains and losses, other revenue and other non-operating costs.
The following table sets forth revenues and Direct Contribution for the Companys reportable
business segments reconciled to Operating income (loss) and Income (loss) before income taxes:
10
For the Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Express |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue per |
|
|
Revenue per |
|
|
Network |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial |
|
|
Financial |
|
|
ACMI |
|
|
Segment |
|
|
|
Statements |
|
|
Statements |
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
Revenue |
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
122,419 |
|
|
$ |
76,247 |
|
|
$ |
15,834 |
|
|
$ |
92,081 |
|
AMC Charter |
|
|
78,037 |
|
|
|
111,756 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
111,756 |
|
Commercial Charter |
|
|
35,588 |
|
|
|
24,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,370 |
|
Dry Leasing |
|
|
1,011 |
|
|
|
12,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,984 |
|
Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
213,423 |
|
|
|
(15,834 |
) |
|
|
197,589 |
|
Other |
|
|
2,946 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating revenues |
|
$ |
240,001 |
|
|
$ |
438,780 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
438,780 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Six Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Express |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue per |
|
|
Revenue per |
|
|
Network |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial |
|
|
Financial |
|
|
ACMI |
|
|
Segment |
|
|
|
Statements |
|
|
Statements |
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
Revenue |
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
237,470 |
|
|
$ |
154,222 |
|
|
$ |
15,934 |
|
|
$ |
170,156 |
|
AMC Charter |
|
|
158,611 |
|
|
|
205,740 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
205,740 |
|
Commercial Charter |
|
|
60,615 |
|
|
|
52,864 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,864 |
|
Dry Leasing |
|
|
11,811 |
|
|
|
26,078 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,078 |
|
Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
372,897 |
|
|
|
(15,934 |
) |
|
|
356,963 |
|
Other |
|
|
16,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating revenues |
|
$ |
484,508 |
|
|
$ |
811,801 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
811,801 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
For the Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
Direct Contribution: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
19,394 |
|
|
$ |
18,530 |
|
|
$ |
46,714 |
|
|
$ |
24,229 |
|
AMC Charter |
|
|
23,582 |
|
|
|
28,034 |
|
|
|
43,276 |
|
|
|
51,366 |
|
Commercial Charter |
|
|
306 |
|
|
|
(2,186 |
) |
|
|
2,793 |
|
|
|
(4,639 |
) |
Dry Leasing |
|
|
(407 |
) |
|
|
3,356 |
|
|
|
2,060 |
|
|
|
7,752 |
|
Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,009 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(32,585 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Direct Contribution for
Reportable Segments |
|
|
42,875 |
|
|
|
27,725 |
|
|
|
94,843 |
|
|
|
46,123 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Add back (subtract): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unallocated income and expenses |
|
|
(25,150 |
) |
|
|
(24,062 |
) |
|
|
(42,330 |
) |
|
|
(52,278 |
) |
Gain on early extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,713 |
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on consolidation of subsidiary |
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of aircraft |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,726 |
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
2,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income / (Loss) before Income Taxes |
|
|
17,838 |
|
|
|
6,389 |
|
|
|
56,296 |
|
|
|
(3,429 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Add back (subtract): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
(628 |
) |
|
|
(3,118 |
) |
|
|
(1,470 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
11,344 |
|
|
|
11,709 |
|
|
|
23,011 |
|
|
|
23,092 |
|
Capitalized interest |
|
|
(3,083 |
) |
|
|
(2,274 |
) |
|
|
(6,120 |
) |
|
|
(4,049 |
) |
Gain on early extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,713 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Gain on consolidation of subsidiary |
|
|
(113 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(113 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other, net |
|
|
173 |
|
|
|
607 |
|
|
|
319 |
|
|
|
139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income |
|
$ |
25,531 |
|
|
$ |
13,313 |
|
|
$ |
69,210 |
|
|
$ |
7,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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4. Commitments and Contingencies
In September 2006, Atlas and Boeing entered into a purchase agreement (the Boeing
Agreement) providing for the purchase by Atlas of 12 747-8F freighter aircraft. The Boeing
Agreement provides for deliveries of the aircraft to begin in 2010, with all 12 deliveries
originally contractually scheduled for delivery by the end of 2011. In addition, the Boeing
Agreement provides Atlas with rights to purchase up to an additional 14 747-8F aircraft, of
which one is being held under option. In November 2008, Boeing announced a delay in the delivery
of their first 747-8F aircraft from late 2009 to the third quarter of 2010 and notified Atlas
that all 12 of its scheduled deliveries will be delayed, although the actual revised delivery
dates to Atlas are being discussed with Boeing. Expenditures currently committed under the
Boeing Agreement, including agreements for spare engines and related flight equipment as well as
estimated amounts for contractual price escalations, advance payments and required option
payments, are $48.0 million for the remainder of 2009, $923.9 million in 2010, $739.9 million in
2011 and $125.8 million in 2012.
5. Labor and Legal Proceedings
Labor
Crewmembers of Atlas and Polar are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
(IBT). These employees represent approximately 49.5% of the Companys workforce as of June 30,
2009. The Company is subject to risks of work interruption or stoppage as permitted by the Railway
Labor Act of 1926 (the Railway Labor Act), and may incur additional administrative expenses
associated with union representation of its employees.
The Atlas collective bargaining agreement became amendable in February 2006. Polars
collective bargaining agreement became amendable in April 2007. While both units have filed
Railway Labor Act Section 6 notices to begin negotiations for amended agreements, those
negotiations have been placed on hold in favor of completing the merger of the two crew forces. In
November 2004, the Company initiated steps to merge the represented crewmember bargaining units of
Atlas and Polar. The respective collective bargaining agreements provide for a seniority
integration process and the negotiation of a single collective bargaining agreement (SCBA).
This seniority list integration process was completed on November 21, 2006.
The Company received the integrated seniority lists and the parties are in negotiations for a
SCBA. In accordance with the provisions of both the Atlas and Polar contracts, if any open
contract issues remain after nine months of bargaining from the date the integrated seniority lists
were tendered to the Company, those issues are to be resolved by final and binding interest
arbitration. This period of bargaining has been extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the predecessor union to the IBT, filed a grievance
with Polar contending the Company violated the Polar collective bargaining agreement by (i)
allegedly furloughing 35 flight engineers and discontinuing pay protection for those downgraded as
a direct result of Atlas crewmembers performing flying that ALPA alleged was performed customarily
by Polar crewmembers, and (ii) by allegedly furloughing the flight engineers out of seniority
order. After hearing the facts, the arbitrator issued a decision in the Companys favor on the
first issue. On the second issue, the arbitrator held that Polar flight engineers were improperly
furloughed in violation of the Polar collective bargaining agreement. As a result, the arbitrator
ordered the Company to reinstate the flight engineers to the active seniority list and discuss with
the union the subject of any additional remedy for damages. The Company and the IBT have settled
this matter and the arbitrator has entered a stipulated order in furtherance of that settlement.
The settlement of this matter did not have a material effect on the Companys business, results of
operations or financial condition.
On February 3, 2009, the IBT was certified as the collective bargaining representative of the
dispatchers employed by Atlas and Polar. The Company and the IBT expect to begin negotiations for a
first collective bargaining agreement with respect to the dispatchers in the third quarter of 2009.
Other than the flight deck crewmembers and dispatchers, there are no other Atlas or Polar
employees represented by a union.
Legal Proceedings
Except for the updated items below, information with respect to legal proceedings appears in
the 2008 AAWW Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
Department of Justice Investigation and Related Litigation
On February 14, 2006, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (the
Antitrust Division) initiated a criminal investigation into the pricing practices of a number of
cargo carriers (the DOJ Investigation), including, Polar LLC. The Antitrust Division is
investigating whether during any part of January 2000 to February 2006
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cargo carriers manipulated
the market price for air cargo services sold in the U.S. and abroad, through the use of fuel
surcharges or other pricing practices, in violation of the U.S. federal antitrust laws. Polar
LLCs counsel has been periodically meeting with the Antitrust Division staff and has been fully
cooperating with the staff in its investigation. On April 28, 2009, Polar received a letter from
the Antitrust Division staff informing it that it is a target of a grand jury investigation in the
Northern District of Georgia in connection with the above referenced matters. This means that the
Antitrust Division may ask the grand jury to indict Polar at some future time. While the letter
was addressed to Polar, we believe it was intended for Polar LLC, as Polar was not an operating
company during any of the periods subject to the investigation. In the event that Polar LLC is
indicted, Polar LLC intends to defend itself vigorously. The Company is unable to reasonably
predict the outcome of this matter or the related investigations and litigation described below.
If Polar LLC is unable to resolve this matter or is formally charged by the Antitrust Division as a
result of this investigation, or if the Company were to incur an unfavorable outcome in connection
with one or more of the related investigations or the litigation described below, it could have a
material adverse effect on the Companys business, results of operations and financial condition.
As a result of the DOJ Investigation, the Company and Polar LLC have been named defendants,
along with a number of other cargo carriers, in a number of class actions in the United States
arising from allegations about the pricing practices of a number of air cargo carriers, that have
now been consolidated for pre-trial purposes in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of New York. The consolidated complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants,
including the Company and Polar LLC, manipulated the market price for air cargo services sold
domestically and abroad through the use of surcharges, in violation of United States, state, and
European Union antitrust laws. The suit seeks treble damages and injunctive relief. The
defendants moved to dismiss the consolidated complaint, and on September 26, 2008, the Magistrate
Judge who heard the motion to dismiss issued a decision recommending that the Federal District
Judge grant the defendants motion to dismiss. The Magistrate Judge recommended that plaintiffs
claims based on the United States antitrust laws be dismissed without prejudice so that plaintiffs
have an opportunity to cure the defects in their complaint by pleading more specific facts, if they
have any, relevant to their federal claims. The Magistrate Judge recommended that the plaintiffs
claims based on state and European Union laws be dismissed with prejudice. Both plaintiffs and
defendants have objected to portions of the Magistrate Judges Report and Recommendation, which is
now on appeal to the Federal District Judge.
On May 30, 2007, the Company and Polar LLC commenced an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy
court against each of the plaintiffs in this class action litigation seeking to enjoin the
plaintiffs from prosecuting claims against the Company and Polar LLC that arose prior to July 27,
2004, the date on which the Company and Polar LLC emerged from bankruptcy. On August 6, 2007, the
plaintiffs consented to the injunctive relief requested, and on September 17, 2007, the bankruptcy
court entered an order enjoining plaintiffs from prosecuting Company claims arising prior to July
27, 2004.
The Company, Polar LLC and a number of other cargo carriers have also been named as defendants
in civil class action suits in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, Canada that are substantially
similar to the class action suits in the United States. The Company is unable to reasonably
predict the outcome of this matter or the related investigations and litigation described above.
Korean Fair Trade Commission Inquiry
On August 26, 2008, both Polar and Polar LLC received a written inquiry from the Korean Fair
Trade Commission (the KFTC) seeking data and other information in support of a broad
investigation it is conducting into possible anti-competitive behavior relating to international
air freight transportation services for which Korea is either the freight origin or destination.
On October 24, 2008, the Company submitted materials in response to the initial KFTC request.
Polar and Polar LLC subsequently have responded to various follow up information requests. The
KFTC investigation is ongoing.
Swiss Competition Commission Inquiry
By letter dated March 11, 2008, the Swiss Competition Commission (the Swiss Commission)
notified Polar LLC
that it would be required to provide information and to produce documents in
connection with the Swiss Commissions investigation into the levy of fuel and other surcharges by
certain cargo carriers on flights into and out of Switzerland. The Swiss Commission is assessing
the impact of these surcharges on pricing and competition within the air freight
market in Switzerland. Polar LLC has submitted information and documentation to the Swiss
Commission as required by this request.
Brazilian Customs Claim
Polar LLC was cited for two alleged customs violations in Sao Paulo, Brazil, relating to
shipments of goods dating back to 1999 and 2000. Each claim asserts that goods listed on the
flight manifest of two separate Polar LLC Scheduled
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Service flights were not on board the aircraft
upon arrival and therefore were improperly brought into Brazil. The claims, seek unpaid customs
duties, taxes and penalties from the date of the alleged infraction, currently are for
approximately $10.1 million and $5.5 million, respectively, based on June 30, 2009 exchange rates.
The Company has presented defenses in each case to the customs authority in Campinas, Brazil.
The customs authority has not yet ruled on the Companys defense to the $10.1 million claim, and it
denied the Companys defense to the other claim at the first level of the administrative process.
The Company appealed the administrative decision to the Council of Contributors, which met on
November 6, 2007 to decide the appeal and hear further argument presented by the Companys local
counsel. At the hearing, the Company presented additional defenses, which resulted in the Council
of Contributors requesting the customs authority to provide additional evidence in support of its
claim. The Council of Contributors recently dismissed a portion of the claim and the appeal of the
remainder of the claim, now valued at $5.5 million, remains pending. If the appeal is denied by
the Council of Contributors, the Company intends to pursue further appeals in the Brazilian federal
court.
In both cases, the Company believes that the amounts claimed are substantially overstated due
to a calculation error when considering the type and amount of goods allegedly missing, among other
things. Furthermore, the Company may seek appropriate indemnity from the shipper in each claim as
necessary.
The Company is currently defending these and other Brazilian customs
claims and
believes that the ultimate disposition of these claims, either individually or in the aggregate, is
not expected to materially affect the Companys financial condition, results of operations or
liquidity.
Other
The Company has certain other contingencies resulting from litigation, labor grievances and
contract administrations and claims incident to the ordinary course of business. Management
believes that the ultimate disposition of such other contingencies is not expected to materially
affect the Companys financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
6. Rights Plan
On May 26, 2009, the Companys board of directors adopted a stockholder rights plan (the
Rights Plan) as set forth in the Rights Agreement, dated May 26, 2009, between the Company and
Mellon Investor Services LLC, as Rights Agent (the Rights Agreement). Pursuant to the terms of
the Rights Agreement, the board of directors declared a dividend distribution of one stock purchase
right (a Right) for each outstanding share of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the
Company (the Common Stock) to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 5, 2009
(the Record Date). In addition, one Right will automatically attach to each share of Common Stock
issued between the Record Date and the date of a triggering event. Under the Rights Plan, one
Right will be issued for each share of Common Stock outstanding and would initially represent the
right, under certain circumstances, to purchase, at an exercise price of $55.00 per Right, the
number of shares of Common Stock having a market value of two times the exercise price of the
Right. Initially, the Rights are not exercisable and are attached to and trade with all shares of
Common Stock outstanding as of, and issued subsequent to, the Record Date. The Company has
determined that the Rights Plan has no current accounting impact as the Rights have no value due to
significant contingencies associated with the Rights. If a trigger event occurs, the exercise of
the Rights would result in substantial dilution of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding
in the calculation of earnings per share.
The Rights will separate from the Common Stock and will become exercisable upon (a) the
earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth business day following the earlier of (1) the
first public announcement that a person, entity or group of affiliated or associated persons (an
Acquiring Person) has acquired beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock, other than as a result of repurchases of stock by the Company or certain inadvertent
actions by a stockholder and (2) the date on which a majority of the Companys board of directors
has actual knowledge that an Acquiring Person has acquired beneficial ownership of 15% or more of
the outstanding shares of Common Stock
(the date of said announcement being referred to as the Stock Acquisition Date), or (ii) the
close of business on the tenth business day following the commencement of a tender offer or
exchange offer that could result, upon its consummation, in a person or group becoming the
beneficial owner of 15% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or (b) such later date as
the Companys board of directors may determine (the Distribution Date). A person who would
otherwise be an Acquiring Person upon the adoption of the Rights Agreement will not be considered
an Acquiring Person unless and until such person, or any affiliate of such person, acquires
beneficial ownership of additional shares of Common Stock after the adoption of the Rights
Agreement (other than pursuant to a stock dividend or stock split), in which case such person shall
be an Acquiring Person.
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In the event that a Stock Acquisition Date occurs, proper provision will be made so that each
holder of a Right (other than an Acquiring Person or its associates or affiliates, whose Rights
shall become null and void) will thereafter have the right to receive, upon exercise, that number
of shares of Common Stock (or, in certain circumstances, including if there are insufficient shares
of Common Stock to permit the exercise in full of the Rights, shares or units of preferred stock,
other securities, cash or property, or any combination of the foregoing) having a market value of
two times the Exercise Price of the Right (such right being referred to as the Subscription
Right).
In the event that, at any time following the Stock Acquisition Date, (i) the Company
consolidates with, or merges with and into, any other person, and the Company is not the continuing
or surviving corporation, (ii) any person consolidates with the Company, or merges with and into
the Company and the Company is the continuing or surviving corporation of such merger and, in
connection with such merger, all or part of the shares of Common Stock are changed into or
exchanged for stock or other securities of any other person or cash or any other property, or (iii)
more than 40% of the Companys assets or earning power is sold or otherwise transferred, each
holder of a Right (other than an Acquiring Person or its associates or affiliates, whose Rights
shall become null and void) will thereafter have the right to receive, upon exercise, common stock
of the acquiring company having a market value equal to two times the Exercise Price of the Right
(such right being referred to as the Merger Right). The holder of a Right will continue to have
the Merger Right whether or not such holder has exercised the Subscription Right. Rights that are
or were beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person may (under certain circumstances specified in the
Rights Agreement) become null and void.
The Rights, however, would not be triggered by any person or group that was a beneficial owner
of 15% or more of AAWWs outstanding Common Stock on the date of the adoption of the Rights Plan,
unless such person or group acquires beneficial ownership of additional shares of Common Stock in
the future (other than pursuant to a stock dividend or stock split). Until a Right is exercised,
the holder will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company (beyond those as an existing
stockholder), including the right to vote or to receive dividends.
The Company may redeem the Rights at the redemption price of $0.01 per Right, subject to
adjustment, at any time prior to the earlier of May 25, 2012, the expiration date of the Rights,
or the date of distribution of the Rights, as determined under the plan.
7. Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received for the sale of an asset
or paid for the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at
the measurement date (exit price). SFAS No. 157 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value
into the following hierarchy:
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Level 1 |
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Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities |
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Level 2 |
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Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in
markets
that are not active,
or
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability |
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Level 3 |
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Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability |
The Company endeavors to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value.
In accordance with SFAS No. 157, the Company determined that the non-financial assets acquired
and liabilities assumed for GSS in April 2008, as discussed in Note 2, were derived from
unobservable Level 3 inputs.
In September 2008, based on market conditions, the Company changed the valuation technique for
the Companys investment in the Primary Fund from Level 1 to Level 3. The Company adjusted its
Level 1 fair value measurement of the Primary Fund by reducing the value of the fund by the
estimated amount of the losses expected to be incurred by the Primary Fund related to its holdings
in Lehman Brothers. On May 26, 2009, the SEC filed a motion seeking, among other things, the
immediate pro-rata distribution of all funds currently held by the Primary Fund, including the $3.5
billion set aside. The SECs distribution plan that the court is considering proposes that all
investors will receive their pro-rata distribution, resulting in a recovery that the SEC believes
would be equal to approximately 98.4 cents per share. During the second quarter of 2009, the
Company adjusted its previously recorded reserve to represent a 1.6 cent per share potential loss.
Changes in market conditions could result in further adjustments to the fair value of this
investment (see Note 2).
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The following table reflects the activity for our Short-term investments measured at fair
value using Level 3 inputs for the six months ended June 30, 2009:
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Short-term |
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Investments |
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Balance at December 31, 2008 |
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$ |
13,138 |
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Total losses, realized or unrealized
included in earnings |
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(70 |
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Distributions received |
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(4,540 |
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Balance at June 30, 2009 |
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$ |
8,528 |
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The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various high-quality financial
institutions. The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables
approximates their fair value.
The Companys long-term debt is not actively traded and no active market for comparable
instruments exists. Therefore, it is not practicable for the Company to estimate the fair value.
8. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) represent net income / (loss) divided by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the measurement period. Diluted EPS represents
net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
measurement period while also giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were
outstanding during the period. Anti-dilutive restricted shares and options that were out of the
money or due to losses incurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, were
0.2 million and 0.1 million, respectively, and were excluded.
The calculations of basic and diluted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30 were as
follows:
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Six Months Ended |
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June 30, 2009 |
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June 30, 2008 |
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June 30, 2009 |
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June 30, 2008 |
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Numerator: |
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Net Income / (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders |
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$ |
11,330 |
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$ |
1,530 |
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$ |
34,715 |
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$ |
(3,801 |
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Denominator: |
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Basic EPS weighted average shares outstanding |
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20,906 |
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21,506 |
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20,892 |
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21,465 |
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Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock |
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156 |
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150 |
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82 |
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Diluted EPS weighted average shares outstanding |
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21,062 |
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21,656 |
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20,974 |
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21,465 |
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EPS: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.54 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
1.66 |
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$ |
(0.18 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.54 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
1.66 |
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$ |
(0.18 |
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The calculation of diluted shares is calculated per SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, and
reflects the potential dilution that could occur from stock options and restricted shares using the
treasury stock method. The calculation does not include 0.3 million restricted shares and units in
which performance or market conditions were not satisfied for the three and six months ended June
30, 2009 and 2008.
9. Taxes
The Companys effective income tax rates consist of an expense of 40.8% and 79.8% for the
three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and an expense of 39.7% and 118.0% for the
six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The effective rates differ from the
statutory rate primarily due to losses incurred by Titan in 2009 and by Polar in 2008, as well as
the non-deductibility of certain items for tax purposes and the relationship of these items to the
Companys projected operating results for the year. The Company did not record income tax benefits
related to the losses of Titan and Polar because they had no prior period income to apply against
these losses, and, therefore, the losses may only offset future income. During 2009, Polar was not
part of the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In early 2009, the Company and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) resolved a U.S. federal
income tax examination for 2005 and 2006. The IRS accepted the Companys income tax returns as
filed, along with adjustments to
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the returns that were requested by the Company. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the 2007
and 2008 income tax returns may be subject to examination. No federal or state income tax
examinations are in process.
The Company is subject to SFAS No. 141R, effective in the first quarter of 2009. As a result,
any reduction of income tax contingencies or valuation allowance related to periods before the
Companys emergence from bankruptcy in July 2004 will be applied to income tax expense. The Company
maintains approximately $30 million of income tax contingences to offset certain deferred tax
assets related to periods before the Companys emergence from bankruptcy. In addition, the Company
maintains approximately $50 million of valuation allowance against certain pre-emergence deferred
tax assets. Based on the application of the revised standard, any reduction of the pre-emergence
income tax contingencies or valuation allowance in 2009 or later years will reduce income tax
expense.
During the second quarter, the Company reduced, through Additional paid-in capital (APIC), a
$2.7 million deferred tax liability related to a prior period. The initial recording of the
deferred tax liability and its reversal through APIC are in accordance with the application of
fresh-start accounting.
10. Subsequent Event
The Company assessed events occurring to the date of the balance sheet through August 5, 2009,
the date the Financial Statements were issued, for potential recognition and disclosure in the
Financial Statements. No events have occurred that would require adjustment to or disclosure in
the Financial Statements.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited
Financial Statements and notes thereto appearing in this report and our audited consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, included in our
2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In this report, references to we, our and us are references to AAWW and its
subsidiaries, as applicable.
Background
Certain Terms Glossary
The following terms represent industry-related items and statistics specific to the airline
and cargo industry sectors. They are used by management for statistical analysis purposes to better
evaluate and measure operating levels, results, productivity and efficiency.
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A Checks
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Low-level maintenance checks performed on aircraft at an interval of approximately 650 to 750 flight hours. |
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ATM
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Available ton miles, which represent the maximum available tons (capacity) per actual miles flown. It is
calculated by multiplying the available capacity (tonnage) of the aircraft by the miles flown by the aircraft. |
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Block Hour
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The time interval between when an aircraft departs the terminal until it arrives at the destination terminal. |
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High-level or heavy airframe maintenance checks, which are more intensive in scope than A Checks and are
generally performed on 18-month intervals. |
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D Checks
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High-level or heavy airframe maintenance checks, which are the most extensive in scope and are generally
performed on an interval of nine years or 25,000 flight hours, whichever occurs sooner for 747-200s, and six years
for 747-400s. |
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Direct
Contribution
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Consists of income (loss) before taxes, excluding post-emergence costs and related professional
fees, aircraft retirement costs, gains on the sale of aircraft and issuance of shares, and unallocated income and
expenses. |
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Revenue per
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Business Strategy
We are the leading provider of leased wide-body freighter aircraft, furnishing outsourced air
cargo operating services and solutions to the global air freight industry. As such, we manage and
operate the worlds largest fleet of 747 freighters. We provide unique value to our customers by
giving them access to highly reliable new production freighters that deliver the lowest unit cost
in the marketplace combined with outsourced aircraft operating services that lead the industry in
terms of quality and global scale. Our customers include airlines, express delivery providers,
freight forwarders, the U.S. military and charter brokers. We provide global services with
operations in Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Europe, South America, Africa and North America.
Global air freight demand is highly correlated with global gross domestic product and the
slowdown in global economic activity in 2008 resulted in an unprecedented decline in air freight
volumes in the second half of 2008, which continued into the first half of 2009. We believe that
our business model, which focuses on deployment of modern and efficient 747-400 assets in long-term
ACMI contracts and older 747-200 assets in the AMC and Commercial Charter markets, positions us
well to meet the challenges of the market environment.
We believe that our existing fleet of 22 modern, high-efficiency 747-400 aircraft represents
one of the most efficient freighter fleets in the market. Our primary placement for these aircraft
will continue to be long-term ACMI outsourcing contracts with high-credit-quality customers. We
will opportunistically displace further 747-200 AMC and Commercial Charter flying to the extent
that additional ACMI contract opportunities do not arise in this difficult market environment.
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Our growth plans are focused on the further enhancement of our ACMI market position with
our order of 12 new, state-of-the-art 747-8F aircraft, which Boeing has scheduled to deliver at the
earliest in late 2010 continuing through the end of 2011. We are currently the only wet lease
operator offering these aircraft to the ACMI leasing market. In addition to our order, we also
hold rights to purchase up to an additional 14 747-8F aircraft, providing us with flexibility to
further expand our fleet in response to market conditions.
We believe that the scale, scope and quality of our outsourced services are unparalleled in
our industry. The relative operating cost efficiency of our current 747-400F aircraft and future
747-8F aircraft, including their superior fuel efficiency, capacity and loading capabilities,
create a compelling value proposition for our customers and position us well to manage the current
difficult market conditions and for future growth in both the ACMI and Dry Leasing areas of our
business.
Our primary service offerings are:
Freighter aircraft leasing services, which encompass the following:
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ACMI, whereby we provide outsourced operating solutions including the
provision of crew, maintenance and insurance for the aircraft, while customers
assume fuel, demand and yield risk. ACMI contracts typically range from three to
six years for 747-400s and shorter periods for 747-200s. Included in ACMI is
the provision of Express Network ACMI, whereby we provide dedicated 747-400
aircraft to Polar that service the requirements of DHLs global express
operations and other Polar customers. Beginning on April 8, 2009, we
consolidated GSS and the aircraft that were dry leased to GSS are now included
in ACMI (see Note 2 to our Financial Statements); |
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Dry Leasing, whereby we provide aircraft and engine leasing solutions to
third parties for one or more dedicated aircraft for one-to five-year periods.
We provide Dry Leasing services to GSS, a private company in which we own a 49%
interest. Beginning on April 8, 2009, we consolidated GSS and the aircraft that
are dry leased to GSS are now included in ACMI after that date. |
Charter services, which encompass the following:
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AMC Charter services, whereby we provide air cargo services for the AMC; |
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Commercial Charter, whereby we provide all-inclusive cargo aircraft charters
to brokers, freight forwarders, direct shippers and airlines. In addition,
following the Commencement Date, the Commercial Charter business segment
provides airport-to-airport air cargo services to freight forwarders and other
shipping customers in limited markets. |
We look to achieve our strategy through:
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Delivering superior service quality to our valued customers; |
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Actively managing our fleet with a focus on leading-edge aircraft; |
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Focusing on securing long-term contracts; |
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Driving significant ongoing efficiencies and productivity improvements; |
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Selectively pursuing and evaluating future aircraft acquisitions and
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Building our brand and increasing market share. |
See Business Overview and Business Strategy in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K
for additional information.
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Financial Overview
Our Results of Operations for the first half of 2009 have been impacted by several important
factors that affect comparisons to 2008. First, we deconsolidated Polar as of the Commencement
Date in 2008. Our 2008 Operating Statistics, Operating Revenue and Operating Expenses reflect the
consolidation of Polar and its Scheduled Service business prior to the Commencement Date in 2008,
while our 2009 results do not.
Prior to the Commencement Date, Polar provided scheduled air cargo services to freight
forwarders and agents. Polar operated airport-to-airport routes on a specific schedule, and
customers paid to have their freight carried on that route and schedule. Subsequent to the
Commencement Date, the revenue related to the aircraft supporting Polar is now reflected as Express
Network in ACMI.
Second, on April 8, 2009, we consolidated GSS into our operating results. Our 2009 Operating
Statistics, Operating Revenue and Operating Expenses reflect the consolidation of GSS in ACMI as of
that date. Previously, GSS was accounted for under the equity method and the revenue generated by
the three aircraft dry leased to GSS was reflected in Dry Leasing (see Note 2 to our Financial
Statements).
Third, general worldwide economic conditions experienced a downturn due to the sequential
effects of the sub-prime lending crisis, general credit declines, economic recession, market
declines, collateral effects on the finance and banking industries, volatile energy costs, concerns
about inflation, slower economic activity, decreased consumer confidence, reduced corporate profits
and capital spending, adverse business conditions and liquidity concerns. These conditions
resulted in reduced demand for products being shipped by air for our ACMI customers, causing many
of them to fly below their minimum contractual Block Hours during the first half of 2009.
Fourth, while AMC demand for the first half of 2009 was relatively flat compared to the first
half of 2008, it had been trending sequentially downward during the second half of 2008. However,
during the first half of 2009, AMC demand rebounded due to increased requirements to support the
U.S. military. This led to an increase in AMC Block Hours of approximately 15.6% compared to the
second half of 2008.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
Operating Statistics
As noted above, our 2009 Operating Statistics were impacted by the deconsolidation of Polar
following the Commencement Date and the consolidation of GSS on April 8, 2009 (see Note 2 to our
Financial Statements). All Express Network ACMI Block Hours for the aircraft flown by Polar
subsequent to the Commencement Date are reflected as ACMI Block Hours, and there was no
Scheduled Service activity during 2009. Prior to the Commencement Date in 2008, all Express
Network ACMI Block Hours were reflected as Scheduled Service. Block Hours flown by GSS are
reflected as ACMI Block Hours beginning on April 8, 2009. The following discussion should be
read in conjunction with our Financial Statements and notes thereto and other financial
information appearing and referred to elsewhere in this report.
The table below sets forth selected Operating Statistics for the three months ended June 30:
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Increase / |
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Percent |
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2009 |
|
2008 |
|
(Decrease) |
|
Change |
Block Hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
|
18,484 |
|
|
|
12,587 |
|
|
|
5,897 |
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|
|
46.8 |
% |
AMC Charter |
|
|
5,082 |
|
|
|
5,249 |
|
|
|
(167 |
) |
|
|
(3.2 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
2,683 |
|
|
|
1,246 |
|
|
|
1,437 |
|
|
|
115.3 |
% |
Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,073 |
|
|
|
(12,073 |
) |
|
|
(100.0 |
)% |
Other |
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
|
|
(150 |
) |
|
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(71.8 |
)% |
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|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
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Total Block Hours |
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26,308 |
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31,364 |
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(5,056 |
) |
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(16.1 |
)% |
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20
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Increase / |
|
Percent |
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2009 |
|
2008 |
|
(Decrease) |
|
Change |
Revenue Per Block Hour |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
6,623 |
|
|
$ |
6,058 |
|
|
$ |
565 |
|
|
|
9.3 |
% |
AMC Charter |
|
|
15,356 |
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|
|
21,291 |
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(5,935 |
) |
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(27.9 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
13,264 |
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19,559 |
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(6,295 |
) |
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(32.2 |
)% |
Fuel |
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AMC |
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Average fuel cost per gallon |
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$ |
1.55 |
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|
$ |
2.86 |
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|
$ |
(1.31 |
) |
|
|
(45.8 |
)% |
Fuel gallons consumed (000s) |
|
|
15,504 |
|
|
|
17,242 |
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|
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(1,738 |
) |
|
|
(10.1 |
)% |
Commercial Charter and Scheduled Service |
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|
Average fuel cost per gallon |
|
$ |
1.70 |
|
|
$ |
3.61 |
|
|
$ |
(1.91 |
) |
|
|
(52.9 |
)% |
Fuel gallons consumed (000s) |
|
|
8,976 |
|
|
|
43,647 |
|
|
|
(34,671 |
) |
|
|
(79.4 |
)% |
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|
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|
Fleet (average during the period) |
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|
Aircraft count |
|
|
28.7 |
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|
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29.9 |
|
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(1.2 |
) |
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(4.0 |
)% |
Dry leased* |
|
|
0.3 |
|
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5.3 |
|
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(5.0 |
) |
|
|
(94.3 |
)% |
Out-of-service* |
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
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|
|
2.0 |
|
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* |
|
Dry Leased and Out-of-service aircraft are not included in the operating fleet average aircraft
count. |
Operating Revenues
Our 2009 Operating Revenues reflect the deconsolidation of Polar following the Commencement
Date and the consolidation of GSS beginning April 8, 2009. As noted above, we did not have any
Scheduled Service revenue during 2009. The following table compares our Operating Revenues for
the three months ended June 30 (in thousands):
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Increase / |
|
|
Percent |
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|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
Change |
|
Operating Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
122,419 |
|
|
$ |
76,247 |
|
|
$ |
46,172 |
|
|
|
60.6 |
% |
AMC Charter |
|
|
78,037 |
|
|
|
111,756 |
|
|
|
(33,719 |
) |
|
|
(30.2 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
35,588 |
|
|
|
24,370 |
|
|
|
11,218 |
|
|
|
46.0 |
% |
Dry Leasing |
|
|
1,011 |
|
|
|
12,984 |
|
|
|
(11,973 |
) |
|
|
(92.2 |
)% |
Scheduled Service |
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|
|
|
213,423 |
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|
(213,423 |
) |
|
|
(100.0 |
)% |
Other |
|
|
2,946 |
|
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|
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|
2,946 |
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|
Total Operating Revenues |
|
$ |
240,001 |
|
|
$ |
438,780 |
|
|
$ |
(198,779 |
) |
|
|
(45.3 |
)% |
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|
ACMI revenue increased $46.2 million, or 60.6%, primarily due to $42.7 million of Express
Network ACMI flying in the second quarter of 2009 (which began October 27, 2008) and $18.9 million
from the consolidation of GSS (beginning April 8, 2009), partially offset a reduction in ACMI
flying of approximately $15.4 million. ACMI Block Hours were 18,484 in the second quarter of 2009,
compared to 12,587 in the second quarter of 2008, an increase of 5,897 Block Hours, or 46.8%. The
increase in Block Hours was driven by six additional aircraft supporting Express Network ACMI
flying during the second quarter of 2009, which were previously reported as Scheduled Service in
2008, and the inclusion of three aircraft flown by GSS during the second quarter of 2009, which
were previously reported as Dry Leasing. Partially offsetting these increases was a reduction in
Block Hours due to ACMI customers that flew below contractual minimums. In addition, one 747-400
that was returned at the end of its ACMI contract in March 2009 was redeployed to AMC and
Commercial Charter. In the second quarter of 2009, there was an average of 17.0 747-400 aircraft
and 0.2 747-200 aircraft supporting ACMI compared to an average of 11.1 747-400 aircraft and 1.4
747-200 aircraft for the comparable period in
2008. Revenue per Block Hour was $6,623 for the second quarter of 2009, compared to $6,058
for the second quarter of 2008, an increase of $565 per Block Hour, or 9.3%. The increase in
Revenue per Block Hour was primarily driven by an increase in ACMI customers that flew below
contractual Block Hours but were billed for those hours.
AMC Charter revenue decreased $33.7 million, or 30.2%, primarily due to a lower fuel component
in AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour and a slight reduction in flying. AMC Charter Block Hours
were 5,082 in the second quarter of 2009 compared to 5,249 in the second quarter of 2008, a
decrease of 167 Block Hours, or 3.2%. On April 1, 2009, the AMC reduced the average pegged fuel
price to $1.55 per gallon compared to an average pegged fuel price of $2.86 for
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the second
quarter of 2008. The decrease in the pegged fuel price was the primary driver of the reduction
in AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour from $21,291 for the second quarter of 2008 to $15,356 for
the second quarter of 2009, a decrease of $5,935 or 27.9%.
Commercial Charter revenue increased $11.2 million, or 46.0%, due to an increase in Block
Hours flown, which was partially offset by a decrease in Revenue per Block Hour. Revenue per Block
Hour was $13,264 in the second quarter of 2009, compared to $19,559 in the second quarter of 2008,
a decline of $6,295 per Block Hour or 32.2%. The decline was caused by pricing decreases related
to the reduction in the cost of fuel and by more aggressive charter pricing demands by our
customers during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of 2008. Commercial
Charter Block Hours were 2,683 in the second quarter of 2009, compared to 1,246 in the same period
of 2008, an increase of 1,437 or 115.3%. The increase in Block Hours was the result of the
redeployment of 747-400 aircraft returned from ACMI and the flying of charters to and from South
America. The deployment of 747-400 aircraft in Commercial Charter gives us a competitive advantage
over other cargo airlines that primarily offer smaller aircraft. In addition, we have been able to
increase the number of Commercial Charters from Asia to the U.S. as the return legs of one-way AMC
missions. The increase in Block Hours was partially offset by a reduction of 747-200 Block Hours
due to the retirement of certain of our older 747-200 aircraft at the end of 2008.
Dry Leasing revenue decreased $12.0 million or 92.2% primarily as a result of a $9.8
million reduction related to the consolidation of GSS. On April 8, 2009, upon the consolidation
of GSS, the three 747-400 aircraft that GSS wet leases to British Airways and the associated
revenues are now included in ACMI. The Dry Lease revenue for those aircraft that were
previously reported in Dry Leasing was eliminated in consolidation. During the second quarter
of 2009, we had an average of 0.3 747-400 aircraft on Dry Lease to third parties compared to an
average of 3.0 747-400 aircraft and 2.0 747-200 aircraft on Dry Lease to third parties during
the second quarter of 2008. The average of 0.3 747-400 aircraft that were Dry Leased during the
second quarter of 2009 represents the period of April 1st through April
7th, when GSS was accounted for under the equity method. We experienced customer
defaults on three Dry Leased 747-200 aircraft in the second quarter of 2008 as the two customers
leasing those aircraft filed for protection under local insolvency laws. The returned aircraft
have been either parked or sold.
Scheduled Service revenue decreased $213.4 million as we ceased to provide this type of
service following the Commencement Date in 2008 and the revenue related to the aircraft supporting
Polar is now reflected in ACMI.
Other revenue increased $2.9 million primarily due to revenue related to management and
administrative support services provided to Polar. See Note 2 to our Financial Statements.
Operating Expenses
Our 2009 Operating Expenses reflect the deconsolidation of Polar following the Commencement
Date in 2008 and the consolidation of GSS beginning on April 8, 2009. The expense line items
impacted are discussed below. The following table compares our operating expenses for the three
months ended June 30 (in thousands):
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|
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|
|
|
|
Increase / |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
Change |
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries, wages and benefits |
|
$ |
52,349 |
|
|
$ |
52,845 |
|
|
$ |
(496 |
) |
|
|
(0.9 |
)% |
Aircraft fuel |
|
|
39,288 |
|
|
|
207,031 |
|
|
|
(167,743 |
) |
|
|
(81.0 |
)% |
Aircraft rent |
|
|
37,330 |
|
|
|
40,869 |
|
|
|
(3,539 |
) |
|
|
(8.7 |
)% |
Maintenance, materials and repairs |
|
|
41,597 |
|
|
|
40,271 |
|
|
|
1,326 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
Depreciation |
|
|
7,597 |
|
|
|
12,817 |
|
|
|
(5,220 |
) |
|
|
(40.7 |
)% |
Landing fees and other rent |
|
|
10,233 |
|
|
|
20,213 |
|
|
|
(9,980 |
) |
|
|
(49.4 |
)% |
Travel |
|
|
6,498 |
|
|
|
12,882 |
|
|
|
(6,384 |
) |
|
|
(49.6 |
)% |
Ground handling and airport fees |
|
|
3,452 |
|
|
|
19,096 |
|
|
|
(15,644 |
) |
|
|
(81.9 |
)% |
Gain on disposal of aircraft |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,726 |
) |
|
|
(2,726 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
16,126 |
|
|
|
22,169 |
|
|
|
(6,043 |
) |
|
|
(27.3 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Operating Expense |
|
$ |
214,470 |
|
|
$ |
425,467 |
|
|
$ |
(210,997 |
) |
|
|
(49.6 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries, wages and benefits decreased $0.5 million, or 0.9%, primarily due to a $4.7 million
reduction attributable to the deconsolidation of Polar and a net reduction in crew and ground staff
costs of $1.9 million, partially offset by a $3.4 million increase related to the consolidation of
GSS. In 2008, we released employment tax reserves related to the successful resolution of an
examination with the IRS resulting in a $2.7 million non-recurring benefit.
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Aircraft fuel expense decreased $167.7 million, or 81.0%, as a result of $123.8 million of
reduced consumption and approximately $43.9 million in fuel price decreases. Of the $123.8 million
in volume decreases, approximately $122.9 million was due to the deconsolidation of Polar. The
average fuel price per gallon for the Commercial Charter business was approximately $1.70 for the
second quarter of 2009, compared to approximately $3.61 for the Commercial Charter and Scheduled
Service businesses in the second quarter of 2008, a decrease of 52.9%. Fuel consumption for these
businesses decreased by 34.7 million gallons, or 79.4%, of which 34.2 million gallons was due to
the deconsolidation of Polar. The average fuel price per gallon for the AMC Charter business was
approximately $1.55 in the second quarter of 2009, compared to approximately $2.86 in the second
quarter of 2008, a decrease of 45.8%. AMC fuel consumption decreased by 1.7 million gallons or
10.1%. The decrease in AMC fuel consumption was commensurate with the decrease in Block Hours
operated in that segment as well as increased flying of more efficient 747-400 aircraft. We do not
incur fuel expense in our ACMI service as the cost of fuel is borne by the customer.
Aircraft rent decreased $3.5 million, or 8.7%, primarily due to a $1.5 million decrease in
re-accommodated air service, a $1.6 million decrease in engine rent expense for spare engines and a
$0.4 million decrease related to the termination of a 747-200 operating lease in December 2008.
Re-accommodated air costs are incurred in situations whereby we utilize other airlines to transport
freight to airports that we do not serve directly.
Maintenance, materials and repairs increased $1.3 million, or 3.3%, primarily due to a $5.1
million increase related to the consolidation of GSS, partially offset by decreases in line
maintenance expense and other non-heavy maintenance expense of approximately $3.8 million. The
decreases in line maintenance expense were the result of reduced Block Hours in the second quarter
of 2009 compared to 2008 and cost reduction initiatives such as the use of spare parts from retired
747-200 aircraft rather than incurring repair expenses. There were eight engine overhauls in the
second quarter of 2009 compared to ten during the same period of 2008. There were no C Checks on
747-200 aircraft and five C Checks on 747-400 aircraft during the second quarter of 2009, compared
to two C Checks on 747-200 and no C Checks on 747-400 aircraft during the second quarter of 2008.
There were no 747-200 D Checks and one 747-400 D Check in the second quarter of 2009 and no 747-200
D Checks and one 747-400 D Check in 2008. During the second quarter of 2009, we experienced an
increase in the cost of heavy maintenance checks and engine overhauls supporting our 747-400
aircraft compared to the same period in 2008.
Depreciation and amortization decreased $5.2 million, or 40.7%, primarily due to the
retirement of several of our older 747-200 aircraft in late 2008.
Landing fees and other rent decreased $10.0 million, or 49.4%, substantially all of which was
due to the reduction in Block Hour volumes. Approximately $9.4 million of the reduction was due to
the deconsolidation of Polar. We generally do not incur landing fees for our ACMI service as the
cost is borne by the customer.
Travel decreased $6.4 million, or 49.6%, primarily due to a $1.6 million reduction related to
lower Block Hours and a $3.6 million improvement in costs resulting from travel reimbursements from
ACMI customers, managements cost reduction initiatives and a smaller 747-200 fleet. The 747-200
aircraft requires a three-person crew compared to a two person crew on 747-400 aircraft resulting
in lower crew travel costs. In addition, ground staff travel improved by approximately $1.9
million due to the deconsolidation of Polar, partially offset by a $0.6 million increase related to
the consolidation of GSS.
Ground handling and airport fees decreased $15.6 million, or 81.9%, of which $15.7 million was
due to the deconsolidation of Polar, partially offset by a $0.4 million increase related to the
consolidation of GSS. In addition, $0.3 million of the reduction was related to a change in the
type of flying and as a result of negotiating rate reductions.
Gain on disposal of aircraft in the second quarter of 2008 was the result of the disposal of
aircraft tail number
N527FT, which was damaged and subsequently scrapped (except for engines and other valuable
rotable parts) after we reached a settlement with our insurer.
Other operating expenses decreased $6.0 million, or 27.3%, primarily related to a $2.1 million
reduction in AMC commissions related to reduced AMC Charter revenue, a $2.1 million reduction in
the use of contractors and a $0.9 million reduction in freight costs. These expense reductions,
among others, are the result of executing our cost reduction initiatives. Partially offsetting
these decreases was a non-recurring $1.8 million benefit from reduced interest regarding a
settlement with the IRS on an employment tax examination in 2008. In addition, $1.4 million of the
decrease was due to the deconsolidation of Polar, which was offset by a $1.5 million increase
related to the consolidation of GSS.
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Non-operating Expenses / (Income)
Our 2009 Non-operating Expenses / (Income) reflect the deconsolidation of Polar following the
Commencement Date in 2008 and the consolidation of GSS since April 8, 2009. The Non-operating
Expenses / (Income) line items impacted are discussed below. The following table compares our
non-operating expenses for three months ended June 30 (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase / |
|
Percent |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
(Decrease) |
|
Change |
Non-operating Expenses / (Income) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
$ |
(628 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,118 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,490 |
) |
|
|
(79.9 |
)% |
Interest expense |
|
|
11,344 |
|
|
|
11,709 |
|
|
|
(365 |
) |
|
|
(3.1 |
)% |
Capitalized interest |
|
|
(3,083 |
) |
|
|
(2,274 |
) |
|
|
809 |
|
|
|
35.6 |
% |
Gain on consolidation of subsidiary |
|
|
(113 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other expense (income), net |
|
|
173 |
|
|
|
607 |
|
|
|
(434 |
) |
|
|
(71.5 |
)% |
Interest income decreased $2.5 million, or 79.9%, primarily due to a reduction in the
effective yield on cash and cash equivalents as global interest rates dropped in 2009.
Interest expense decreased $0.4 million, or 3.1%, due to reductions in debt balances of
higher-rate debt through principal payments, partially offset by additional borrowings under our
pre-delivery deposit financing facility on five of our twelve 747-8F orders. Both the
pre-delivery deposit financing facility and the term loans have variable interest rates that are
currently lower than interest rates on our fixed-rate debt. Long- and short-term debt and
capital leases averaged approximately $650.4 million in 2009 compared to approximately $468.5
million in 2008.
Capitalized interest increased $0.8 million, or 35.6%, primarily due to additional
borrowings under our pre-delivery deposit financing facility on our 747-8F aircraft order,
partially offset by lower variable interest rates during 2009.
Gain on consolidation of subsidiary of $0.1 million represents the gain recorded on the
conversion of GSS from the equity method of accounting to consolidation (see Note 2 to our
Financial Statements).
Other expense (income), net improved by $0.4 million, primarily due to a $0.4 million
non-recurring insurance recovery.
Income taxes. Our effective income tax rates were 40.8% and 79.8% for the three months ended
June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Our effective rates differ from the statutory rate primarily
due to losses incurred by Titan in 2009 and by Polar in 2008, for which no tax benefits were
recorded, as well as the non-deductibility of certain items for tax purposes.
Segments
Beginning April 8, 2009, GSS results of operations are included in the ACMI segment (see Note
2 to our Financial Statements). Prior to that date, revenue from the Dry Leases to GSS was shown
in the Dry Leasing segment. The following table compares the Direct Contribution for our
reportable segments (see Note 3 to our Financial Statements for the reconciliation to Operating
income / (loss)) for the three months ended June 30 (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase / |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
Change |
|
Direct Contribution: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
19,394 |
|
|
$ |
18,530 |
|
|
$ |
864 |
|
|
|
4.7 |
% |
AMC Charter |
|
|
23,582 |
|
|
|
28,034 |
|
|
|
(4,452 |
) |
|
|
(15.9 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
306 |
|
|
|
(2,186 |
) |
|
|
2,492 |
|
|
|
114.0 |
% |
Dry Leasing |
|
|
(407 |
) |
|
|
3,356 |
|
|
|
(3,763 |
) |
|
|
(112.1 |
)% |
Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,009 |
) |
|
|
20,009 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Direct Contribution |
|
$ |
42,875 |
|
|
$ |
27,725 |
|
|
$ |
15,150 |
|
|
|
54.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unallocated income and expenses |
|
$ |
25,150 |
|
|
$ |
24,062 |
|
|
$ |
1,088 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the ACMI segment increased $0.9 million, or 4.7%. During the
second quarter of 2009, there was an average of 17.0 747-400 aircraft and 0.2 747-200 aircraft
supporting ACMI compared to an average of 11.1 747-400 aircraft and 1.4 747-200 aircraft supporting
ACMI in the second quarter of 2008. ACMI segment Direct
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Contribution increased due to additional
747-400 aircraft supporting the Express Network ACMI after the Commencement Date in 2008, and an
increase in unflown Block Hours, which improved our ACMI Revenue per Block Hour. Partially
offsetting these improvements were increased heavy maintenance expense on 747-400 aircraft. Also
impacting the ACMI segment were the results of operations for the three 747-400 aircraft from the
consolidation of GSS (beginning April 8, 2009), which were previously in the Dry Leasing segment.
AMC Charter Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the AMC Charter segment decreased $4.5 million, or 15.9%,
primarily due to decreases in revenue driven by reductions in the pegged price for fuel, a slight
reduction in Block Hours during the second quarter of 2009 and an increase in crew costs as we
reduced the 747-200 fleet size and retrained our crew. In addition, AMC commissions decreased
corresponding to the decrease in AMC revenue. Partially offsetting the decrease in AMC revenue was
an improvement in maintenance expense on the 747-200 aircraft allocated to the AMC segment and a
reduction in aircraft fuel expense as fuel prices decreased.
Commercial Charter Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the Commercial Charter segment increased $2.5 million, or
114.0%, primarily due to an improvement in maintenance expense on the 747-200 aircraft allocated to
this segment and a reduction in aircraft fuel expense as fuel price decreases outpaced reductions
in Revenue per Block Hour. Offsetting the decreases was an increase in crew costs as we reduced
the 747-200 fleet size and retrained our crew. While Commercial Charter pricing has weakened, we
have been able to deploy 747-400 aircraft in place of 747-200 aircraft, which gives us a
competitive advantage over other cargo airlines. During the period, we experienced increased
Commercial Charter activity to and from South America and out of Asia compared to the second
quarter of 2008. In the fourth quarter of 2008, we began 747-400 Commercial Charter service to and
from South America.
Dry Leasing Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the Dry Leasing segment decreased $3.8 million shifting to a
loss, primarily due to the consolidation of GSS. Beginning April 8, 2009, upon the consolidation
of GSS, the three 747-400 aircraft that GSS wet leases to British Airways and the associated Direct
Contribution that were previously reported in Dry Leasing are now included in ACMI. During the
second quarter of 2009, we had an average of 0.3 747-400 aircraft and no 747-200 aircraft on Dry
Lease compared to an average of 3.0 747-400 aircraft and 2.0 747-200 aircraft on Dry Lease to third
parties during the second quarter of 2008. We experienced customer defaults on three Dry Leased
747-200 aircraft in the second quarter of 2008 as the two customers leasing these aircraft filed
for protection under local insolvency laws. The returned aircraft have been either parked or sold.
Scheduled Service Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the Scheduled Service segment ceased to exist after the
Commencement Date in 2008 and the Direct Contribution related to the aircraft supporting Polar is
now reflected in ACMI.
Unallocated income and expenses
Unallocated income and expenses were essentially unchanged from the prior year.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
Operating Statistics
As noted above, our 2009 Operating Statistics were impacted by the deconsolidation of Polar
following the Commencement Date and the consolidation of GSS on April 8, 2009 (see Note 2 to our
Financial Statements). All Express Network ACMI Block Hours for the aircraft flown by Polar
subsequent to the Commencement Date are reflected as ACMI Block Hours, and there was no Scheduled
Service activity during 2009. Prior to the Commencement Date in 2008, all Express Network ACMI
Block Hours were reflected as Scheduled Service. Block Hours flown by GSS are reflected as ACMI
Block Hours beginning on April 8, 2009. The following discussion should be read in conjunction
with our Financial Statements and notes thereto and other financial information appearing and
referred to elsewhere in this report.
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The table below sets forth selected Operating Statistics for the six months ended June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase / |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
Change |
|
Block Hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
|
35,145 |
|
|
|
25,648 |
|
|
|
9,497 |
|
|
|
37.0 |
% |
AMC Charter |
|
|
9,478 |
|
|
|
9,822 |
|
|
|
(344 |
) |
|
|
(3.5 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
4,487 |
|
|
|
2,989 |
|
|
|
1,498 |
|
|
|
50.1 |
% |
Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,830 |
|
|
|
(21,830 |
) |
|
|
(100.0 |
)% |
Other |
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
419 |
|
|
|
(313 |
) |
|
|
(74.7 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Block Hours |
|
|
49,216 |
|
|
|
60,708 |
|
|
|
(11,492 |
) |
|
|
(18.9 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue Per Block Hour |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
6,757 |
|
|
$ |
6,013 |
|
|
$ |
744 |
|
|
|
12.4 |
% |
AMC Charter |
|
|
16,735 |
|
|
|
20,946 |
|
|
|
(4,211 |
) |
|
|
(20.1 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
13,509 |
|
|
|
17,688 |
|
|
|
(4,179 |
) |
|
|
(23.6 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AMC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average fuel cost per gallon |
|
$ |
1.95 |
|
|
$ |
2.72 |
|
|
$ |
(0.77 |
) |
|
|
(28.3 |
)% |
Fuel gallons consumed (000s) |
|
|
29,274 |
|
|
|
31,858 |
|
|
|
(2,584 |
) |
|
|
(8.1 |
)% |
Commercial Charter and Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average fuel cost per gallon |
|
$ |
1.62 |
|
|
$ |
3.26 |
|
|
$ |
(1.64 |
) |
|
|
(50.2 |
)% |
Fuel gallons consumed (000s) |
|
|
14,998 |
|
|
|
81,313 |
|
|
|
(66,315 |
) |
|
|
(81.6 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet (average during the period) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aircraft count |
|
|
27.8 |
|
|
|
30.3 |
|
|
|
(2.5 |
) |
|
|
(8.3 |
)% |
Dry leased* |
|
|
1.6 |
|
|
|
5.4 |
|
|
|
(3.8 |
) |
|
|
(70.4 |
)% |
Out-of-service* |
|
|
1.9 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
375.0 |
% |
|
|
|
* |
|
Dry Leased and Out-of-service aircraft are not included in the operating fleet average aircraft
count. |
Operating Revenues
Our 2009 Operating Revenues reflect the deconsolidation of Polar following the Commencement
Date and the consolidation of GSS beginning on April 8, 2009. As noted above, we did not have
any Scheduled Service revenue during 2009. The following table compares our Operating Revenues
for the six months ended June 30 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase / |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
Change |
|
Operating Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI |
|
$ |
237,470 |
|
|
$ |
154,222 |
|
|
$ |
83,248 |
|
|
|
54.0 |
% |
AMC Charter |
|
|
158,611 |
|
|
|
205,740 |
|
|
|
(47,129 |
) |
|
|
(22.9 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
60,615 |
|
|
|
52,864 |
|
|
|
7,751 |
|
|
|
14.7 |
% |
Dry Leasing |
|
|
11,811 |
|
|
|
26,078 |
|
|
|
(14,267 |
) |
|
|
(54.7 |
)% |
Scheduled Service |
|
|
|
|
|
|
372,897 |
|
|
|
(372,897 |
) |
|
|
(100.0 |
)% |
Other |
|
|
16,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Operating Revenues |
|
$ |
484,508 |
|
|
$ |
811,801 |
|
|
$ |
(327,293 |
) |
|
|
(40.3 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACMI revenue increased $83.2 million, or 54.0%, primarily due to $97.5 million of Express
Network ACMI flying in the first half of 2009 (which began October 27, 2008) and $18.9 million from
the consolidation of GSS (beginning April 8, 2009), partially offset by a reduction in ACMI flying
of approximately $33.2 million. ACMI Block Hours were 35,145 in the first half of 2009, compared
to 25,648 in the first half of 2008, an increase of 9,497 Block Hours, or 37.0%. The increase in
Block Hours was driven by additional aircraft supporting Express Network ACMI flying, which
increased by eight aircraft on the Commencement Date in 2008 and then reduced to six, with the
return of two aircraft, at the beginning of the second quarter of 2009. In addition, beginning on
April 8, 2009, the three 747-400 aircraft flown by GSS that were previously reported in Dry Leasing
are now reported as ACMI. One 747-400 that was returned at the end of its ACMI contract in March
2009 was redeployed to AMC and Commercial Charter. In 2009, there was an average of 16.6 747-400
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aircraft and 0.2 747-200 aircraft supporting ACMI compared to an average of 10.6 747-400 aircraft
and 1.8 747-200 aircraft for the comparable period in 2008. Revenue per Block Hour was $6,757 for
the first half of 2009, compared to $6,013 for the first half of 2008, an increase of $744 per
Block Hour, or 12.4%. The increase in Revenue per Block Hour was primarily driven by an increase
in ACMI customers that flew below contractual Block Hours but were billed for those hours.
AMC Charter revenue decreased $47.1 million, or 22.9%, primarily due to a lower fuel component
in AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour and a slight reduction in flying. AMC Charter Block Hours
were 9,478 in the first half of 2009 compared to 9,822 in first half of 2008, a decrease of 344
Block Hours, or 3.5%. Beginning January 1, 2009, the AMC reduced the pegged fuel price to $2.40
per gallon and again on April 1, 2009, to $1.55 per gallon, compared to an average pegged fuel
price of $2.72 for the first half of 2008. The decrease in the pegged fuel price was the primary
driver of the reduction in AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour from $20,946 for the first half of
2008 to $16,735 for the first half of 2009, a decrease of $4,211 or 20.1%.
Commercial Charter revenue increased $7.8 million, or 14.7%, due to an increase in Block Hours
flown, which was partially offset by a decrease in Revenue per Block Hour. Revenue per Block Hour
was $13,509 in the first half of 2009, compared to $17,688 in the first half of 2008, a decline of
$4,179 per Block Hour or 23.6%. The decline in Revenue per Block Hour was caused by pricing
decreases related to the reduction in the cost of fuel and more aggressive charter pricing during
the first half of 2009 compared to the first half of 2008. Commercial Charter Block Hours were
4,487 in the first half of 2009, compared to 2,989 in the same period of 2008, an increase of 1,498
or 50.1%. The increase in Block Hours was the result of the redeployment of 747-400 aircraft
returned from ACMI and the flying of charters to and from South America. The deployment of 747-400
aircraft in Commercial Charter gives us a competitive advantage over other cargo airlines that
primarily offer smaller aircraft. In addition, we have been able to increase the number of
Commercial Charters from Asia to the U.S. as the return legs of one-way AMC missions. The increase
in Block Hours was partially offset by a reduction of 747-200 Block Hours due to the retirement of
certain of our older 747-200 aircraft at the end of 2008.
Dry Leasing revenue decreased $14.3 million or 54.7% primarily as a result of a $9.8
million reduction related to the consolidation of GSS. On April 8, 2009, upon the consolidation
of GSS, the three 747-400 aircraft that GSS wet leases to British Airways and the associated
revenues are now included in ACMI. The Dry Lease revenue for those aircraft that were
previously reported in Dry Leasing was eliminated in consolidation. During the first half of
2009, we had an average of 1.7 747-400 aircraft and no 747-200 aircraft on Dry Lease to third
parties compared to an average of 3.0 747-400 aircraft and 2.3 747-200 aircraft on Dry Lease to
third parties during the first half of 2008. The average of 1.7 747-400 aircraft that were Dry
Leased during the first half of 2009 represents the period of January 1st through
April 7th, when GSS was accounted for under the equity method. We experienced
customer defaults on three Dry Leased 747-200 aircraft in the first half of 2008 as the two
customers leasing those aircraft filed for protection under local insolvency laws. The returned
aircraft have been either parked or sold.
Scheduled Service revenue decreased $372.9 million as we ceased to provide this type of
service following the Commencement Date in 2008 and the revenue related to the aircraft supporting
Polar is now reflected in ACMI.
Other revenue increased $16.0 million due to the receipt of a $10.0 million fee for the
effective early termination of an ACMI contract for two aircraft provided to DHL. In addition,
we recorded $5.6 million in revenue related to management and administrative support services
provided to Polar. See Note 2 to our Financial Statements.
Operating Expenses
Our 2009 Operating Expenses reflect the deconsolidation of Polar following the Commencement
Date in 2008 and the consolidation of GSS since April 8, 2009. The expense line items impacted
are discussed below. The following
table compares our operating expenses for the six months ended June 30 (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase / |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
Change |
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries, wages and benefits |
|
$ |
105,017 |
|
|
$ |
111,748 |
|
|
$ |
(6,731 |
) |
|
|
(6.0 |
)% |
Aircraft fuel |
|
|
81,436 |
|
|
|
351,522 |
|
|
|
(270,086 |
) |
|
|
(76.8 |
)% |
Aircraft rent |
|
|
75,094 |
|
|
|
80,327 |
|
|
|
(5,233 |
) |
|
|
(6.5 |
)% |
Maintenance, materials and repairs |
|
|
70,823 |
|
|
|
93,843 |
|
|
|
(23,020 |
) |
|
|
(24.5 |
)% |
Depreciation |
|
|
15,516 |
|
|
|
21,183 |
|
|
|
(5,667 |
) |
|
|
(26.8 |
)% |
Landing fees and other rent |
|
|
17,792 |
|
|
|
38,930 |
|
|
|
(21,138 |
) |
|
|
(54.3 |
)% |
Travel |
|
|
12,028 |
|
|
|
26,609 |
|
|
|
(14,581 |
) |
|
|
(54.8 |
)% |
Ground handling and airport fees |
|
|
5,769 |
|
|
|
37,622 |
|
|
|
(31,853 |
) |
|
|
(84.7 |
)% |
Gain on disposal of aircraft |
|
|
(957 |
) |
|
|
(2,726 |
) |
|
|
(1,769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
32,780 |
|
|
|
45,466 |
|
|
|
(12,686 |
) |
|
|
(27.9 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Operating Expense |
|
$ |
415,298 |
|
|
$ |
804,524 |
|
|
$ |
(389,226 |
) |
|
|
(48.4 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries, wages and benefits decreased $6.7 million, or 6.0%, primarily due to a $9.7 million
reduction attributable to the deconsolidation of Polar and a net reduction in crew and ground staff
costs of $3.1 million, partially offset by a $3.4 million increase related to the consolidation of
GSS. In 2008, we released employment tax reserves related to the successful resolution of an
examination with the IRS resulting in a $2.7 million non-recurring benefit.
Aircraft fuel expense decreased $270.1 million, or 76.8%, as a result of $214.0 million of
reduced consumption and approximately $56.1 million in fuel price decreases. Of the $214.0 million
in volume decreases, approximately $190.6 million was due to the deconsolidation of Polar. The
average fuel price per gallon for the Commercial Charter business was approximately $1.62 for the
first half of 2009, compared to approximately $3.26 for the Commercial Charter and Scheduled
Service businesses in for the first half of 2008, a decrease of 50.2%. Fuel consumption for these
businesses decreased by 66.3 million gallons, or 81.6%, of which 58.3 million gallons was due to
the deconsolidation of Polar. The average fuel price per gallon for the AMC Charter business was
approximately $1.95 in the first half of 2009, compared to approximately $2.72 in the first half of
2008, a decrease of 28.3%. AMC fuel consumption decreased by 2.6 million gallons or 8.1%. The
decrease in AMC fuel consumption was commensurate with the decrease in Block Hours operated in that
segment as well as increased flying of more efficient 747-400 aircraft. We do not incur fuel
expense in our ACMI service as the cost of fuel is borne by the customer.
Aircraft rent decreased $5.2 million, or 6.5%, primarily due to a $2.4 million decrease in
re-accommodated air service, a $1.9 million decrease in engine rent expense for spare engines and a
$0.9 million decrease related to the termination of a 747-200 operating lease in December 2008.
Re-accommodated air costs are incurred in situations whereby we utilize other airlines to transport
freight to airports that we do not serve directly.
Maintenance, materials and repairs decreased $23.0 million, or 24.5%, primarily due to
decreased engine overhauls of approximately $10.6 million, line maintenance expense and other
non-heavy maintenance expense of approximately $11.9 million and heavy airframe check expense of
approximately $0.5 million, partially offset by a $5.1 million increase related to the
consolidation of GSS. The overall decrease in maintenance expense is the result of reduced Block
Hours in the first half of 2009 compared to 2008 and cost reduction initiatives such as the use of
spare parts from retired 747-200 aircraft rather than incurring line maintenance expenses. There
were fourteen engine overhauls in the first half of 2009 compared to twenty-six during the same
period of 2008. There were no C Checks on 747-200 aircraft and eight C Checks on 747-400 aircraft
during the first half of 2009, compared to five C Checks on 747-200 and no C Checks on 747-400
aircraft during the first half of 2008. There were no 747-200 D Checks and two 747-400 D Checks in
the first half of 2009 and no 747-200 D Checks and two 747-400 D Checks in 2008. During the second
quarter of 2009, we experienced an increase in the cost of heavy maintenance checks and engine
overhauls supporting our 747-400 aircraft compared to the same period in 2008.
Depreciation decreased $5.7 million, or 26.8%, primarily due to the retirement of several of
our older 747-200 aircraft in 2008.
Landing fees and other rent decreased $21.1 million, or 54.3%, substantially all of which was
due to the reduction in Block Hour volumes. Approximately $17.8 million of the reduction was due
to the deconsolidation of Polar. We generally do not incur landing fees for our ACMI service as
the cost is borne by the customer.
Travel decreased $14.6 million, or 54.8%, primarily due to a $3.9 million reduction related to
lower Block Hours and a $7.9 million improvement in costs
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resulting from travel reimbursements from
ACMI customers, managements cost reduction initiatives and a smaller 747-200 fleet. The 747-200
aircraft requires a three-person crew compared to a two person crew on 747-400 aircraft resulting
in lower crew travel costs. In addition, ground travel improved by approximately $4.0 million due
to the deconsolidation of Polar, partially offset by a $0.6 million increase related to the
consolidation of GSS.
Ground handling and airport fees decreased $31.9 million, or 84.7%, of which $29.1 million was
due to the deconsolidation of Polar, partially offset by a $0.4 million increase related to the
consolidation of GSS. In addition, $3.2 million of the reduction was related to a change in the
type of flying and as a result of negotiating rate reductions.
Gain on disposal of aircraft resulted from the sale of aircraft tail number N920FT and the
sale of seven retired engines in 2009. Gain on disposal of aircraft in 2008 was the result of the
disposal of aircraft tail number N527FT, which was damaged and subsequently scrapped (except for
engines and other valuable rotable parts) after we reached a settlement with our insurer.
Other operating expenses decreased $12.7 million, or 27.9%, primarily related to a $3.2
million reduction in AMC commissions related to reduced AMC Charter revenue, a $3.8 million
reduction in the use of contractors and a $1.5 million reduction in freight costs. These expense
reductions, among others, are the result of executing our cost reduction initiatives. Partially
offsetting these decreases was a non-recurring $1.8 million benefit from reduced interest regarding
a settlement with the IRS on an employment tax examination in 2008. In addition, $2.4 million of
the decrease was due to the deconsolidation of Polar, which was offset by a $1.5 million increase
related to the consolidation of GSS.
Non-operating Expenses / (Income)
Our 2009 Non-operating Expenses / (Income) reflect the deconsolidation of Polar following the
Commencement Date in 2008 and the consolidation of GSS since April 8, 2009. The Non-operating
Expenses / (Income) line items impacted are discussed below. The following table compares our
non-operating expenses for six months ended June 30 (in thousands):
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Increase / |
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Percent |
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2009 |
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2008 |
|
(Decrease) |
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Change |
Non-operating Expenses / (Income) |
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|
Interest income |
|
$ |
(1,470 |
) |
|
$ |
(8,476 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,006 |
) |
|
|
(82.7 |
)% |
Interest expense |
|
|
23,011 |
|
|
|
23,092 |
|
|
|
(81 |
) |
|
|
(0.4 |
)% |
Capitalized interest |
|
|
(6,120 |
) |
|
|
(4,049 |
) |
|
|
2,071 |
|
|
|
51.1 |
% |
Gain on early extinguishment of
debt |
|
|
(2,713 |
) |
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|
|
|
2,713 |
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|
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|
|
Gain on consolidation of subsidiary |
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|
(113 |
) |
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|
|
113 |
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|
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|
|
Other expense (income), net |
|
|
319 |
|
|
|
139 |
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
129.5 |
% |
Interest income decreased $7.0 million, or 82.7%, primarily due to a reduction in the
effective yield on cash and cash equivalents as global interest rates dropped in the first half of
2009.
Interest expense decreased $0.1 million, or 0.4%, due to reductions in debt balances of
higher-rate debt through principal payments, partially offset by additional borrowings under our
pre-delivery deposit financing facility on five of our twelve 747-8F orders. Both the
pre-delivery deposit financing facility and the term loans have variable interest rates that are
currently lower than interest rates on our fixed-rate debt. Long- and short-term debt and
capital leases averaged approximately $657.5 million in 2009 compared to approximately $443.7
million in 2008.
Capitalized interest increased $2.1 million, or 51.1%, primarily due to additional
borrowings under our pre-delivery deposit financing facility on our 747-8F aircraft order,
partially offset by lower variable interest rates during 2009.
Gain on early extinguishment of debt of $2.7 million resulted from the prepayment of two
term loans at a discount
in March 2009.
Gain on consolidation of subsidiary of $0.1 million represents the gain recorded on the
conversion of GSS from the equity method of accounting to consolidation (see Note 2 to our
Financial Statements).
Other expense (income), net changed by $0.2 million, primarily due to realized losses on
foreign currency transactions of $0.6 million partially offset by a $0.4 million non-recurring
insurance recovery. We realized losses as the U.S. dollar strengthened against most foreign
currencies during the first quarter of 2009. We do not hedge our foreign currency exposure and,
therefore, we record gains and losses when funds are exchanged into U.S. dollars.
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Income taxes. Our effective income tax rates were 39.7% and 118.0% for the six months ended
June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Our effective rates differ from the statutory rate primarily
due to losses incurred by Titan in 2009 and by Polar in 2008, for which no tax benefits were
recorded, as well as the non-deductibility of certain items for tax purposes.
Segments
Beginning April 8, 2009, GSS results of operations are included in the ACMI segment (see Note
2 to our Financial Statements). Prior to that date, revenue from the Dry Leases to GSS was shown
in the Dry Leasing segment. The following table compares the Direct Contribution for our
reportable segments (see Note 3 to our Financial Statements for the reconciliation to Operating
income / (loss)) for the six months ended June 30 (in thousands):
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Percent |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(Decrease) |
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Change |
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Direct Contribution: |
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|
ACMI |
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$ |
46,714 |
|
|
$ |
24,229 |
|
|
$ |
22,485 |
|
|
|
92.8 |
% |
AMC Charter |
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|
43,276 |
|
|
|
51,366 |
|
|
|
(8,090 |
) |
|
|
(15.7 |
)% |
Commercial Charter |
|
|
2,793 |
|
|
|
(4,639 |
) |
|
|
7,432 |
|
|
|
160.2 |
% |
Dry Leasing |
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|
2,060 |
|
|
|
7,752 |
|
|
|
(5,692 |
) |
|
|
(73.4 |
)% |
Scheduled Service |
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|
|
|
|
|
(32,585 |
) |
|
|
32,585 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Direct Contribution |
|
$ |
94,843 |
|
|
$ |
46,123 |
|
|
$ |
48,720 |
|
|
|
105.6 |
% |
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|
|
Unallocated income and expenses |
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$ |
42,330 |
|
|
$ |
52,278 |
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|
$ |
(9,948 |
) |
|
|
(19.0 |
)% |
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|
ACMI Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the ACMI segment increased $22.5 million, or 92.8%. During
the first half of 2009, there was an average of 16.6 747-400 aircraft and 0.2 747-200 aircraft
supporting ACMI compared to an average of 10.6 747-400 aircraft and 1.8 747-200 aircraft supporting
ACMI in the first half of 2008. ACMI segment Direct Contribution increased due to additional
747-400 aircraft supporting the Express Network ACMI after the Commencement Date in 2008 and an
increase in unflown Block Hours, which improved our ACMI Revenue per Block Hour, partially offset
by increased heavy maintenance expense on 747-400 aircraft during the second quarter of 2009. Also
impacting the ACMI segment were the results of operations for the three 747-400 aircraft from the
consolidation of GSS (beginning April 8, 2009), which were previously in the Dry Leasing segment.
AMC Charter Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the AMC Charter segment decreased $8.1 million, or 15.7%,
primarily due to decreases in revenue driven by reductions in the pegged price for fuel, a slight
reduction in Block Hours during the first half of 2009 and an increase in crew costs as we reduced
the 747-200 fleet size and retrained our crew. In addition, AMC commissions decreased
corresponding to the decrease in AMC revenue. Partially offsetting the decrease in AMC revenue was
an improvement in maintenance expense on the 747-200 aircraft allocated to the AMC segment and a
reduction in aircraft fuel expense as fuel prices decreased.
Commercial Charter Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the Commercial Charter segment increased $7.4 million, or
160.2%, primarily due to an improvement in maintenance expense on the 747-200 aircraft allocated to
this segment, a reduction in landing, parking and overfly expenses and a reduction in aircraft fuel
expense as fuel price decreases outpaced reductions in Revenue per Block Hour. Offsetting the
decreases was an increase in crew costs as we reduced the 747-200 fleet size and retrained our
crew. While Commercial Charter pricing has weakened, we have been able to deploy 747-400 aircraft
in place of 747-200 aircraft, which gives us a competitive advantage over other cargo airlines.
During the period we experienced increased Commercial Charter activity to and from South America
and out of Asia compared to the first half of 2008. In the fourth quarter of 2008, we began
747-400 Commercial Charter service to and from South America.
Dry Leasing Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the Dry Leasing segment decreased $5.7 million, or 73.4%,
primarily due to the consolidation of GSS and decreases in our 747-200 dry leases. Beginning April
8, 2009, upon the consolidation of GSS,
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the three 747-400 aircraft that GSS wet leases to British
Airways and the associated Direct Contribution that was previously reported in Dry Leasing are now
included in ACMI. During the first half of 2009, we had an average of 1.7 747-400 aircraft and no
747-200 aircraft on Dry Lease compared to an average of 3.0 747-400 aircraft and 2.3 747-200
aircraft on Dry Lease to third parties during the first half of 2008. We experienced customer
defaults on three Dry Leased 747-200 aircraft in the first half of 2008 as the two customers
leasing these aircraft filed for protection under local insolvency laws. The returned aircraft
have been either parked or sold.
Scheduled Service Segment
Direct Contribution relating to the Scheduled Service segment ceased to exist after the
Commencement Date in 2008 and the Direct Contribution related to the aircraft supporting Polar is
now reflected in ACMI.
Unallocated income and expenses
Unallocated income and expenses decreased $9.9 million, or 19.0%, primarily due to the receipt
of a $10.0 million fee for the effective early termination of an ACMI contract for two aircraft
provided to DHL.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $459.6 million, compared to $397.4
million at December 31, 2008, an increase of $62.2 million, or 15.7%. The increase was the result
of cash provided by operating activities of $90.4 million, which was more than sufficient to fund
payments used for investing activities of $0.9 million and payments used for financing activities
of $27.3 million.
Significant liquidity events during the six months ended June 30, 2009 were as follows:
Short-term investment. At June 30, 2009, we were unable to access the remaining $8.5 million
invested in the Primary Fund, a money market fund in which we had invested $101.1 million that
suspended redemptions and is being liquidated. During the first quarter of 2009, the Primary Fund
reported that it would withhold an additional $3.5 billion of funds to settle estimated losses and
legal fees. On May 26, 2009, the SEC filed a motion seeking, among other things, the immediate
pro-rata distribution of all funds currently held by the Primary Fund, including the $3.5 billion
set aside. The SECs distribution plan, which is subject to judicial review, proposes that all
investors will receive their pro-rata distribution, resulting in a recovery that the SEC believes
would be equal to approximately 98.4 cents per share. We expect to receive our recoverable
holdings in the Primary Fund within the next twelve months. For additional information regarding
this investment, see Note 2 to our Financial Statements.
We consider cash on hand and short-term investments, our pre-delivery deposit financing
facility and cash generated from operations to be sufficient to meet our debt and lease obligations
and to fund expected capital expenditures during 2009. Capital expenditures for the remainder of
2009 are expected to be approximately $73.1 million in cash, including our 747-8F aircraft
pre-delivery deposit requirements totaling approximately $48.0 million, of which $10.0 million is
expected to be financed under our existing pre-delivery deposit financing facility.
We may access external sources of capital from time to time depending on our cash
requirements, assessments of current and anticipated market conditions, and the after-tax cost of
capital. To that end, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC in June 2009 that will
enable us to sell up to $500 million of debt and/or equity securities over the next three years,
depending on market conditions, our capital needs and other factors. Our access to capital markets
can be adversely impacted by prevailing economic conditions and by financial, business and other
factors, some of which are
beyond our control. Additionally, our borrowing costs are affected by market conditions and
may be adversely impacted by the tightening in credit markets that began during the third quarter
of 2008.
We may pay U.S. cash income taxes in 2009. We expect to pay foreign income taxes in Hong Kong
starting in 2010. These taxes could be offset in the U.S. by a foreign tax credit. We expect to
pay no significant foreign income taxes in jurisdictions other than Hong Kong. Two of our foreign
branch operations are subject to income tax in Hong Kong.
Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2009
was $90.4 million, compared to $26.5 million for 2008. The increase in cash provided by
operating activities was primarily the result of an increase in net income, excluding non-cash
items.
Investing Activities. Net cash used for investing activities was $0.9 million for the first
half of 2009, consisting primarily of capital expenditures of $20.7 million, which included
capitalized interest on our Boeing 747-8F aircraft order of $6.1 million, partially offset by
$11.6 million related to the consolidation of GSS, the redesignation of short-
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term investments
to cash of $4.6 million and proceeds from the sale of aircraft of $3.5 million. Net cash used
for investing activities was $268.5 million for the first half of 2008, consisting primarily of
capital expenditures including the acquisition of a 747-400 freighter aircraft and pre-delivery
deposits and related costs on our Boeing aircraft order of $274.4 million offset by insurance
proceeds of $5.9 million.
Financing Activities. Net cash used for financing activities was $27.3 million for the
first half of 2009, which primarily reflected $26.2 million of payments on long-term debt
obligations and $0.3 million in purchases of treasury stock to settle employment taxes on the
vesting of restricted stock for management. Net cash provided by financing activities was
$132.3 million for the first half of 2008, which consisted primarily of $107.3 million in
borrowings under our pre-delivery deposit financing facility, proceeds from the DHL investment
of $38.6 million, $3.2 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options and a $1.2 million
tax benefit on restricted stock and stock options offset by $17.5 million of payments on
long-term debt and capital lease obligations and a $0.4 million purchase of treasury stock.
Debt Agreements
See the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of our debt obligations and
amendments thereto.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There were no material changes in our off-balance sheet arrangements during the six months
ended June 30, 2009.
Critical Accounting Policies
The following is an update to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the
information provided in Part II, Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, included in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Business Combinations and Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with SFAS No. 141(R). Under the
purchase method, the Company records net assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated
fair value on the date of acquisition. The determination of the fair value of the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
Companys financial statements. Intangible assets acquired in connection with business
combinations that have finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The estimated
useful lives are based on estimates of the period during which the assets are expected to generate
revenue. Intangible assets with finite lives are tested for impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may no longer be recoverable.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to our Financial Statements for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.
Forward Looking Statements
Our disclosure and analysis in this report, including but not limited to the information
discussed in the Business Strategy section above, contain forward-looking information about our
financial results, estimates and business prospects that involve substantial risks and
uncertainties. From time to time, we also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in
other materials we release to the public. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations
or forecasts
of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate
strictly to historic or current facts. They use words such as anticipate, estimate, expect,
project, intend, plan, believe, will, target and other words and terms of similar
meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. In
particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance, sales efforts,
expenses, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, the outcome of contingencies such as legal
proceedings and financial results.
We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized, although we believe
we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions. Achievement of future results is subject to
risks, uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties
materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary
materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. Investors should bear
this in mind as they consider forward-looking statements.
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We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further
disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K reports filed with the SEC
and as updated in Part II Item 1A of this report. Our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K listed
various important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected
and historic results. We note these factors for investors as permitted by the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify
all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all
potential risks or uncertainties.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in market risks from the information provided in Item 7A
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk included in our 2008 Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, and Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, of
the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the
Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2009. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule
13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended June 30, 2009 that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
With respect to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009, the information required in response
to this Item is set forth in Note 5 to our Financial Statements and such information is
incorporated herein by reference. Such description contains all of the information required with
respect hereto.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The following is an update to Item 1A Risk Factors contained in our 2008 Annual Report on
Form 10-K. For additional risk factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated, please refer to our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our insurance coverage may become more expensive and difficult to obtain and may not be
adequate to insure all risks.
Aviation insurance premiums historically have fluctuated based on factors that include the
loss history of the industry in general, and the insured carrier in particular. Future terrorist
attacks and other adverse events involving aircraft could result in increases in insurance costs
and could affect the price and availability of such coverage. We have, as have most other U.S.
airlines, purchased our war-risk coverage through a special program administered by the U.S.
federal government. The FAA is currently providing war-risk hull and cargo loss, crew and
third-party liability insurance through August 31, 2009. The Secretary of Transportation under 49
U.S.C. § 44301, et seq., may provide insurance and reinsurance against loss or damage arising out
of any risk from the operation of an American aircraft or foreign-flag aircraft. Insurance can be
provided on the condition (1) the President determines it is necessary for the continuation of U.S.
commercial air service in the interest of air commerce, national defense, or foreign policy, and
(2) the Secretary determines insurance is not readily available from insurance companies on
reasonable terms. With the approval of the President, the Secretary of Transportation is empowered
to extend coverage through December 31, 2009. However, the FAA has indicated that it intends to
gradually withdraw war-risk coverage for all U.S. airlines in upcoming renewal periods to allow for
an orderly transition back to commercial markets. If the federal war-risk coverage program
terminates or provides significantly less coverage in the future, we could face a material increase
in the cost of war-risk coverage, and because of competitive pressures in the industry, our ability
to pass this additional cost on to customers may be limited.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our existing coverage on terms
favorable to us, that the premiums for such coverage will not increase substantially or that we
will not bear substantial losses and lost revenues from accidents or other adverse events.
Substantial claims resulting from an accident in excess of related insurance coverage or a
significant increase in our current insurance expense could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, while we carry insurance
against the risks inherent to our operations, which we believe are consistent with the insurance
arrangements of other participants in our industry, we cannot provide assurance that we are
adequately insured against all risks. If our liability exceeds the amounts of our insurance
coverage, we would be required to pay the excess amount, which could be material to our business,
financial condition and operations.
Our financial condition may suffer if we experience unanticipated costs or enforcement action as a
result of the ongoing Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice fuel surcharge
investigation and other lawsuits and claims.
On February 14, 2006, the Antitrust Division initiated a criminal investigation into the
pricing practices of a number of cargo carriers, including Polar LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Company. The Antitrust Division is investigating whether, during any part of January 2000 to
February 2006, cargo carriers manipulated the market price for air cargo services sold in the U.S.
and abroad, through the use of fuel surcharges, in violation of the U.S. federal antitrust laws.
Polar LLCs counsel has been meeting periodically with the Antitrust Division staff. On April 28,
2009, Polar received a letter from the Antitrust Division staff informing it that it is a target of
a grand jury investigation in the Northern District of Georgia in connection with the above
referenced matters. This means that the Antitrust Division may ask the grand jury to indict Polar
at some future time. While the letter was addressed to Polar, we believe it is more properly
directed at Polar LLC, because, among other things, Polar was not an operating company during any
of the periods subject to the investigation. The staff of the Antitrust Division has, however, to
date declined to change the name of the target. As a result of the investigation, the Company and
Polar LLC, along with a number of other cargo carriers, have been named co-defendants in a number
of class action suits filed in multiple jurisdictions of the U.S. Federal District Court, and have
been named in two civil class action suits in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, Canada, which
are substantially similar to the U.S. class action suits. Moreover, we have submitted relevant
information and documentation to regulators in Australia, the
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European Union, Korea, New Zealand
and Switzerland in connection with investigations initiated by such authorities into pricing
practices of certain international air cargo carriers. These investigations and proceedings are
continuing, and
additional investigations and proceedings may be commenced and charges may be brought in these
and other jurisdictions. Other parties may be added to these investigations and proceedings, and
authorities may request additional information from the Company. If Polar LLC is unable to resolve
the Antitrust Division investigation or is formally charged by the Antitrust Division as a result
of this investigation, or if the Company were to incur an unfavorable outcome in connection with
one or more of the related investigations or litigation, it could have a material adverse effect on
the Companys business, results of operations and financial condition.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
We made the following repurchases of shares of our common stock during the fiscal quarter
ended June 30, 2009:
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Value) of Shares that |
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Average Price |
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Announced Plans or |
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Under the Plans or |
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Paid per Share |
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Programs (a) |
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Programs (b) |
April 1, 2009 through April 30, 2009 |
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$ |
81,099,706 |
|
May 1, 2009 through May 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
81,099,706 |
|
June 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
81,099,706 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
On October 9, 2008, the Company announced a stock repurchase program, which
authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Companys common stock. Purchases may be
made at the Companys discretion from time to time on the open market, through negotiated
transactions, block purchases or exchange or non-exchange transactions. As of June 30, 2009,
the Company repurchased 700,243 shares of its common stock for approximately $18.9 million, at
an average cost of $26.99 per share under this program. |
|
(b) |
|
This represents the amount available to repurchase shares pursuant to the Companys stock
repurchase program described above. |
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At our annual meeting of stockholders held in New York, New York on May 22, 2009, our
stockholders re-elected our Board of Directors, and the shares present at the meeting were voted
for or withheld from each nominee as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Number of Shares Voted For |
|
Number of Shares Withheld |
Robert F. Agnew |
|
|
20,036,093 |
|
|
|
117,495 |
|
Timothy J. Bernlohr |
|
|
20,035,079 |
|
|
|
118,509 |
|
Eugene I. Davis |
|
|
19,061,855 |
|
|
|
1,091,733 |
|
William J. Flynn |
|
|
19,958,988 |
|
|
|
194,600 |
|
James S. Gilmore III |
|
|
20,035,993 |
|
|
|
117,595 |
|
Carol B. Hallett |
|
|
20,035,114 |
|
|
|
118,474 |
|
Frederick McCorkle |
|
|
20,034,979 |
|
|
|
118,609 |
|
The Audit Committees designation of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 was ratified by the
stockholders. The shares present at the meeting were voted on the proposal as follows: 19,852,040
shares voted for approval, 266,076 shares voted against the proposal, with 35,472 shares
abstaining.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
a. Exhibits
See accompanying Exhibit Index included after the signature page of this report for a list
of exhibits filed or furnished with this report.
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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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
|
|
Dated: August 5, 2009 |
/s/ William J. Flynn |
|
|
William J. Flynn |
|
|
President and Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
|
|
Dated: August 5, 2009 |
/s/ Jason Grant |
|
|
Jason Grant |
|
|
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer |
|
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EXHIBIT INDEX
|
|
|
Exhibit Number |
|
Description |
|
|
|
31.1
|
|
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, furnished herewith. |
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, furnished herewith. |
|
|
|
32.1
|
|
Section 1350 Certifications, furnished herewith. |
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