UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 September 30, 2023
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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
Commission File Number: 001-38054
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Schneider National, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Wisconsin | | | | | | 39-1258315 |
(State of Incorporation) | | | | | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| | 3101 South Packerland Drive | | |
| | Green Bay | Wisconsin | 54313 | | |
| | (Address of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) | | |
(920) 592-2000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | | Trading symbol | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Class B common stock, no par value | | SNDR | | New York Stock Exchange |
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | | ☒ | | Accelerated filer | | ☐ |
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Non-accelerated filer | | ☐ | | Smaller reporting company | | ☐ |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ☒
As of October 24, 2023, the registrant had 83,029,500 shares of Class A common stock, no par value, outstanding and 93,417,155 shares of Class B common stock, no par value, outstanding.
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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3PL | Provider of outsourced logistics services. In logistics and supply chain management, it means a company’s use of third-party businesses, the 3PL(s), to outsource elements of the company’s distribution, fulfillment, and supply chain management services. |
ASC | Accounting Standards Codification |
Board | Board of Directors |
ChemDirect | Fortem Invenio, Inc. |
CODM | Chief Operating Decision Maker |
deBoer | deBoer Transportation, Inc. |
EBITDA | Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization |
ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning |
GAAP | United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
IAS | International Accounting Standards |
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IPO | Initial Public Offering |
KPI | Key Performance Indicator |
LIBOR | London InterBank Offered Rate |
M&A | Mergers and Acquisitions |
M&M | M&M Transport Services, LLC |
MLS | Midwest Logistics Systems, Ltd. and affiliated entities holding assets comprising substantially all of its business |
MLSI | Mastery Logistics Systems, Inc. |
NASDAQ | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
PSU | Performance-based Restricted Stock Unit |
RSU | Restricted Stock Unit |
rTSR | Relative Total Shareholder Return |
SEC | United States Securities and Exchange Commission |
Term SOFR | The CME Term SOFR Reference Rate administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited |
TuSimple | TuSimple Holdings, Inc. (formerly TuSimple (Cayman) Limited) |
U.S. | United States |
WSL | Watkins and Shepard Trucking, Inc. and Lodeso, Inc. These businesses were acquired simultaneously in June 2016. |
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations, beliefs, plans, or forecasts with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance and trends in the business and industry. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “prospects,” “potential,” “budget,” “forecast,” “continue,” “predict,” “seek,” “objective,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target,” and similar words, expressions, terms, and phrases among others, generally identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that a forward-looking statement is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statement.
The risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: inflation, both in the U.S. and globally; our ability to successfully manage operational challenges and disruptions, as well as related federal, state, and local government responses arising from future pandemics; economic and business risks inherent in the truckload and transportation industry, including inflation, freight cycles, and competitive pressures pertaining to pricing, capacity, and service; our ability to effectively manage tight truck capacity brought about by driver shortages and successfully execute our yield management strategies; our ability to maintain key customer and supply arrangements (including dedicated arrangements) and to manage disruption of our business due to factors outside of our control, such as natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, disease outbreaks, or pandemics; volatility in the market valuation of our investments in strategic partners and technologies; our ability to manage and effectively implement our growth and diversification strategies and cost saving initiatives; our dependence on our reputation and the Schneider brand and the potential for adverse publicity, damage to our reputation, and the loss of brand equity; risks related to demand for our service offerings; risks associated with the loss of a significant customer or customers; capital investments that fail to match customer demand or for which we cannot obtain adequate funding; fluctuations in the price or availability of fuel, the volume and terms of diesel fuel purchase agreements, our ability to recover fuel costs through our fuel surcharge programs, and potential changes in customer preferences (e.g. truckload vs. intermodal services) driven by diesel fuel prices; fluctuations in the value and demand for our used Class 8 heavy-duty tractors and trailers; our ability to attract and retain qualified drivers and owner-operators; our reliance on owner-operators to provide a portion of our truck fleet; our dependence on railroads in the operation of our intermodal business; service instability, availability, and/or increased costs from third-party capacity providers used by our business; changes in the outsourcing practices of our third-party logistics customers; difficulty in obtaining material, equipment, goods, and services from our vendors and suppliers; variability in insurance and claims expenses and the risks of insuring claims through our captive insurance company; the impact of laws and regulations that apply to our business, including those that relate to the environment, taxes, associates, owner-operators, and our captive insurance company; changes to those laws and regulations; and the increased costs of compliance with existing or future federal, state, and local regulations; political, economic, and other risks from cross-border operations and operations in multiple countries; risks associated with financial, credit, and equity markets, including our ability to service indebtedness and fund capital expenditures and strategic initiatives; negative seasonal patterns generally experienced in the trucking industry during traditionally slower shipping periods and winter months; risks associated with severe weather and similar events; significant systems disruptions, including those caused by cybersecurity events and firmware defects; exposure to claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of business; our ability to adapt to new technologies and new participants in the truckload and transportation industry; our ability to implement our plans to meet our greenhouse gas reduction goals; and those risks and uncertainties discussed in (1) our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” (b) Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and (c) Part II, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies,” (2) this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in (a) Part I, Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” (b) Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements: Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies,” and (c) Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the SEC by the Company. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Report.
WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION
The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information that the Company files electronically with the SEC. These documents are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the “Investors” section of our website at www.schneider.com. Information disclosed or available on our website shall not be deemed incorporated into, or to be a part of, this Report.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data)
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| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Operating revenues | $ | 1,352.0 | | | $ | 1,675.3 | | | $ | 4,127.2 | | | $ | 5,042.7 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Purchased transportation | 540.0 | | | 735.0 | | | 1,634.9 | | | 2,254.0 | |
Salaries, wages, and benefits | 340.4 | | | 356.0 | | | 1,003.7 | | | 1,034.4 | |
Fuel and fuel taxes | 115.7 | | | 133.4 | | | 325.5 | | | 390.9 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 96.8 | | | 88.2 | | | 281.8 | | | 258.3 | |
Operating supplies and expenses—net | 138.5 | | | 149.7 | | | 427.0 | | | 392.0 | |
Insurance and related expenses | 26.6 | | | 26.5 | | | 77.0 | | | 78.0 | |
Other general expenses | 47.3 | | | 41.1 | | | 112.2 | | | 178.0 | |
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Total operating expenses | 1,305.3 | | | 1,529.9 | | | 3,862.1 | | | 4,585.6 | |
Income from operations | 46.7 | | | 145.4 | | | 265.1 | | | 457.1 | |
Other expenses (income): | | | | | | | |
Interest income | (1.6) | | | (0.8) | | | (6.3) | | | (1.5) | |
Interest expense | 3.3 | | | 2.1 | | | 10.1 | | | 7.1 | |
Other income—net | (1.1) | | | (23.6) | | | (17.3) | | | (12.3) | |
Total other expenses (income)—net | 0.6 | | | (22.3) | | | (13.5) | | | (6.7) | |
Income before income taxes | 46.1 | | | 167.7 | | | 278.6 | | | 463.8 | |
Provision for income taxes | 10.5 | | | 41.9 | | | 67.5 | | | 116.1 | |
Net income | 35.6 | | | 125.8 | | | 211.1 | | | 347.7 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment—net | (0.2) | | | (0.1) | | | 0.4 | | | — | |
Net unrealized losses on marketable securities—net of tax | (0.5) | | | (1.3) | | | (0.4) | | | (3.9) | |
Total other comprehensive loss—net | (0.7) | | | (1.4) | | | — | | | (3.9) | |
Comprehensive income | $ | 34.9 | | | $ | 124.4 | | | $ | 211.1 | | | $ | 343.8 | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | 176.9 | | | 178.0 | | | 177.7 | | | 177.9 | |
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.71 | | | $ | 1.19 | | | $ | 1.95 | |
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 177.7 | | | 178.7 | | | 178.5 | | | 178.6 | |
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.70 | | | $ | 1.18 | | | $ | 1.95 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(in millions, except share data)
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Assets | | | |
Current Assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 58.5 | | | $ | 385.7 | |
Marketable securities | 56.4 | | | 45.9 | |
Trade accounts receivable—net of allowance of $16.8 million and $13.7 million, respectively | 612.1 | | | 643.7 | |
Other receivables | 72.8 | | | 21.3 | |
Current portion of lease receivables—net of allowance of $0.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively | 102.7 | | | 111.2 | |
Inventories—net | 113.8 | | | 53.0 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 130.7 | | | 89.5 | |
Total current assets | 1,147.0 | | | 1,350.3 | |
Noncurrent Assets: | | | |
Property and equipment: | | | |
Transportation equipment | 3,707.6 | | | 3,410.7 | |
Land, buildings, and improvements | 227.9 | | | 219.0 | |
Other property and equipment | 179.3 | | | 174.1 | |
Total property and equipment | 4,114.8 | | | 3,803.8 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | 1,557.2 | | | 1,523.8 | |
Net property and equipment | 2,557.6 | | | 2,280.0 | |
Lease receivables | 142.3 | | | 163.1 | |
Internal use software and other noncurrent assets | 400.6 | | | 296.6 | |
Goodwill | 332.8 | | | 228.2 | |
Total noncurrent assets | 3,433.3 | | | 2,967.9 | |
Total Assets | $ | 4,580.3 | | | $ | 4,318.2 | |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | |
Trade accounts payable | $ | 281.1 | | | $ | 276.7 | |
Accrued salaries, wages, and benefits | 74.0 | | | 97.8 | |
Claims accruals—current | 76.0 | | | 75.5 | |
Current maturities of debt and finance lease obligations | 70.5 | | | 73.3 | |
Other current liabilities | 109.0 | | | 113.6 | |
Total current liabilities | 610.6 | | | 636.9 | |
Noncurrent Liabilities: | | | |
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 218.5 | | | 141.8 | |
Claims accruals—noncurrent | 96.9 | | | 95.2 | |
Deferred income taxes | 589.8 | | | 538.2 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 107.4 | | | 68.9 | |
Total noncurrent liabilities | 1,012.6 | | | 844.1 | |
Total Liabilities | 1,623.2 | | | 1,481.0 | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12) | | | |
Shareholders’ Equity: | | | |
Preferred shares, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding | — | | | — | |
Class A common shares, no par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 83,029,500 shares issued and outstanding | — | | | — | |
Class B common shares, no par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized, 93,949,391 and 95,655,907 shares issued, and 93,567,035 and 94,993,144 shares outstanding, respectively | — | | | — | |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,592.8 | | | 1,584.4 | |
Retained earnings | 1,420.3 | | | 1,257.8 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5.0) | | | (5.0) | |
Treasury stock at cost (1,869,474 and no shares) | (51.0) | | | — | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | 2,957.1 | | | 2,837.2 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | $ | 4,580.3 | | | $ | 4,318.2 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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Operating Activities: | | | |
Net income | $ | 211.1 | | | $ | 347.7 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 281.8 | | | 258.3 | |
Gains on sales of property and equipment—net | (29.2) | | | (75.2) | |
Proceeds from lease receipts | 57.7 | | | 62.3 | |
Deferred income taxes | 51.7 | | | 72.4 | |
Long-term incentive and share-based compensation expense | 13.4 | | | 12.6 | |
Gains on investments in equity securities—net | (20.5) | | | (15.8) | |
Other noncash items—net | 0.8 | | | (15.2) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | |
Receivables | (5.0) | | | (26.5) | |
Other assets | (39.9) | | | (53.8) | |
Payables | (24.5) | | | 5.0 | |
Claims reserves and other receivables—net | 0.4 | | | 6.3 | |
Other liabilities | (11.7) | | | 0.2 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 486.1 | | | 578.3 | |
Investing Activities: | | | |
Purchases of transportation equipment | (500.6) | | | (321.1) | |
Purchases of other property and equipment | (33.9) | | | (38.4) | |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 106.2 | | | 101.1 | |
Proceeds from sale of off-lease inventory | 24.1 | | | 19.9 | |
Purchases of lease equipment | (95.0) | | | (80.4) | |
Proceeds from marketable securities | 5.2 | | | 4.2 | |
Purchases of marketable securities | (16.2) | | | (4.6) | |
Investments in equity securities and equity method investment | (17.1) | | | (24.1) | |
Investment in note receivable | (10.0) | | | — | |
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (239.5) | | | (28.1) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (776.8) | | | (371.5) | |
Financing Activities: | | | |
Proceeds under revolving credit agreements | 166.0 | | | — | |
Payments under revolving credit agreements | (75.0) | | | — | |
Proceeds from long-term debt | 50.0 | | | — | |
Payments of debt and finance lease obligations | (72.8) | | | (61.3) | |
Dividends paid | (47.7) | | | (41.4) | |
Repurchases of common stock | (51.0) | | | — | |
Other financing activities | (6.0) | | | 0.8 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (36.5) | | | (101.9) | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (327.2) | | | 104.9 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents: | | | |
Beginning of period | 385.7 | | | 244.8 | |
End of period | $ | 58.5 | | | $ | 349.7 | |
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Noncash investing and financing activity: | | | |
Transportation and lease equipment purchases in accounts payable | $ | 40.3 | | | $ | 50.4 | |
Dividends declared but not yet paid | 17.0 | | | 16.1 | |
Sale of assets in exchange for notes receivable | — | | | 2.3 | |
Noncash equity method investment | 3.3 | | | — | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | |
Interest | 7.8 | | | 8.3 | |
Income taxes—net of refunds | 65.1 | | | 38.0 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data)
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Balance—December 31, 2021 | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,566.0 | | | $ | 857.8 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,423.8 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 92.1 | | | — | | | — | | | 92.1 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1.5) | | | — | | | (1.5) | |
Share-based compensation expense | | — | | | 5.4 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5.4 | |
Dividends declared at $0.08 per share of Class A and Class B common shares | | — | | | — | | | (14.9) | | | — | | | — | | | (14.9) | |
Share issuances | | — | | | 0.1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.1 | |
Exercise of employee stock options | | — | | | 2.3 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2.3 | |
Shares withheld for employee taxes | | — | | | (2.4) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2.4) | |
Balance—March 31, 2022 | | — | | | 1,571.4 | | | 935.0 | | | (1.5) | | | — | | | 2,504.9 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 129.8 | | | — | | | — | | | 129.8 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1.0) | | | — | | | (1.0) | |
Share-based compensation expense | | — | | | 3.4 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3.4 | |
Dividends declared at $0.08 per share of Class A and Class B common shares | | — | | | — | | | (14.2) | | | — | | | — | | | (14.2) | |
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Exercise of employee stock options | | — | | | 0.9 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.9 | |
Balance—June 30, 2022 | | — | | | 1,575.7 | | | 1,050.6 | | | (2.5) | | | — | | | 2,623.8 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 125.8 | | | — | | | — | | | 125.8 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1.4) | | | — | | | (1.4) | |
Share-based compensation expense | | — | | | 4.1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4.1 | |
Dividends declared at $0.08 per share of Class A and Class B common shares | | — | | | — | | | (14.4) | | | — | | | — | | | (14.4) | |
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Balance—September 30, 2022 | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,579.8 | | | $ | 1,162.0 | | | $ | (3.9) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,737.9 | |
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Balance—December 31, 2022 | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,584.4 | | | $ | 1,257.8 | | | $ | (5.0) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,837.2 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 98.0 | | | — | | | — | | | 98.0 | |
Other comprehensive income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.8 | | | — | | | 0.8 | |
Share-based compensation expense | | — | | | 5.1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5.1 | |
Dividends declared at $0.09 per share of Class A and Class B common shares | | — | | | — | | | (16.4) | | | — | | | — | | | (16.4) | |
Share issuances | | — | | | 0.1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.1 | |
Exercise of employee stock options | | — | | | 0.1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.1 | |
Shares withheld for employee taxes | | — | | | (6.1) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6.1) | |
Balance—March 31, 2023 | | — | | | 1,583.6 | | | 1,339.4 | | | (4.2) | | | — | | | 2,918.8 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 77.5 | | | — | | | — | | | 77.5 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.1) | | | — | | | (0.1) | |
Share-based compensation expense | | — | | | 4.4 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4.4 | |
Dividends declared at $0.09 per share of Class A and Class B common shares | | — | | | — | | | (16.1) | | | — | | | — | | | (16.1) | |
Repurchases of common stock | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (36.1) | | | (36.1) | |
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Balance—June 30, 2023 | | — | | | 1,588.0 | | | 1,400.8 | | | (4.3) | | | (36.1) | | | 2,948.4 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 35.6 | | | — | | | — | | | 35.6 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.7) | | | — | | | (0.7) | |
Share-based compensation expense | | — | | | 4.8 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4.8 | |
Dividends declared at $0.09 per share of Class A and Class B common shares | | — | | | — | | | (16.1) | | | — | | | — | | | (16.1) | |
Repurchases of common stock | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14.9) | | | (14.9) | |
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Balance—September 30, 2023 | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,592.8 | | | $ | 1,420.3 | | | $ | (5.0) | | | $ | (51.0) | | | $ | 2,957.1 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. GENERAL
Nature of Operations
Schneider National, Inc. and its subsidiaries (together “Schneider,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are among the largest providers of surface transportation and logistics solutions in North America. We offer a multimodal portfolio of services and an array of capabilities and resources that leverage artificial intelligence, data science, and analytics to provide innovative solutions that coordinate the timely, safe, and effective movement of customer products. The Company offers truckload, intermodal, and logistics services to a diverse customer base throughout the continental U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements and footnotes do not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Financial results for an interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
In the opinion of management, these statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of our financial results for the interim periods presented.
Government Grants
We have received funding from various California state organizations to be used towards the electrification of a portion of our fleet, inclusive of battery electric vehicles (“BEVs”) and charging stations. As there is no specific guidance under GAAP, we have elected to account for such grants under IAS 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance, using the gross presentation model for the balance sheet and the net presentation model for the income statement. In accordance with IAS 20’s net presentation model, government grants can be offset against the related expenditures on the income statement when there is reasonable assurance that (1) the recipient will comply with the relevant conditions and (2) the grant will be received.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company placed assets in service that were covered by grants from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Targeted Airshed Grant (administered by the California Air Resources Board) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative. Under the former, funds were paid directly to the manufacturer and reflected as a reduction in the invoiced amount, and under the latter, the Company paid the full amount up front and will apply for reimbursement of qualified expenses. As of September 30, 2023, the Company believes the above conditions have been met and during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, depreciation and amortization expense was reduced by $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s consolidated balance sheets included $16.1 million of grant receivables within other receivables and $2.3 million and $13.8 million in deferred grant income within other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Gains and losses on property and equipment are recognized at the time of sale or disposition and are classified in operating supplies and expenses—net on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $6.4 million and $11.4 million of net gains on the sale of property and equipment, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $29.2 million and $75.2 million of net gains on the sale of property and equipment, respectively. Net gains during 2022 were primarily related to the sale of the Company’s Canadian facility.
New Accounting Pronouncements
On July 26, 2023, the SEC adopted amendments intended to enhance and standardize disclosures related to cybersecurity. The amendments require timely disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents and annual disclosures related to cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. These annual disclosures will be required beginning with reports for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2023. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
2. ACQUISITIONS
M&M Transport Services, LLC
On August 1, 2023 (“Acquisition Date”), we acquired 100% of the membership interest in M&M for $243.1 million, inclusive of cash and other working capital adjustments. M&M is a dedicated trucking company located primarily in New England with nearly 500 tractors and 1,900 trailers which we believe complements our dedicated operations.
The acquisition of M&M was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value as of the Acquisition Date. These inputs represent Level 3 measurements in the fair value hierarchy and required significant judgments and estimates at the time of valuation. Fair value estimates of acquired transportation equipment were based on an independent appraisal, giving consideration to the highest and best use of the assets with key assumptions based on the market approach. The assistance of an independent third-party valuation firm was used to determine the estimated fair values and useful lives of finite-lived intangible assets including customer relationships and trademarks. Valuation methods used were the multi-period excess earnings method and relief from royalty method for customer relationships and trademarks, respectively. Non-compete agreements were recorded based on amount paid at closing.
The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill within the Truckload reporting segment. The goodwill is attributable to expected synergies and growth opportunities within our dedicated business and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
Acquisition-related costs, which consist of fees incurred for advisory, legal, and accounting services were $0.9 million and were included in other general expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Certain amounts recorded in connection with the acquisition are still considered preliminary as we continue to gather the necessary information to finalize our fair value estimates and provisional amounts. Provisional amounts include items related to working capital adjustments, intangibles, indemnification assets and liabilities, and deferred taxes.
During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, we may adjust provisional amounts that were recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. We anticipate finalizing the determination of the fair value no later than July 31, 2024.
The preliminary purchase price allocation for M&M, which may be adjusted as we finalize our fair value estimates and provisional amounts, was as follows:
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Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions) | | August 1, 2023 Opening Balance Sheet |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 3.6 | | | |
Trade accounts receivable—net of allowance | | 15.1 | | | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 3.0 | | | |
Net property and equipment | | 77.8 | | | |
Internal use software and other noncurrent assets | | 56.9 | | | |
Goodwill | | 104.6 | | | |
Total assets acquired | | 261.0 | | | |
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Trade accounts payable | | 1.4 | | | |
Accrued salaries, wages, and benefits | | 5.3 | | | |
Claims accruals—current | | 1.8 | | | |
Other current liabilities | | 4.2 | | | |
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Other noncurrent liabilities | | 5.2 | | | |
Total liabilities assumed | | 17.9 | | | |
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Net assets acquired | | $ | 243.1 | | | |
The following unaudited pro forma revenues give effect to the acquisition had it been effective January 1, 2022. Combined unaudited pro forma operating revenues of the Company and M&M would have been approximately $1,361.6 million and $4,197.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $1,705.8 million, and $5,134.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and our earnings for the same periods would not have been materially different.
deBoer Transportation, Inc.
We acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of deBoer on June 7, 2022 for a final purchase price of approximately $34.6 million inclusive of certain cash and net working capital adjustments. The purchase price allocation for deBoer was considered final as of December 31, 2022 and resulted in $6.1 million of goodwill being recorded within the Truckload reportable segment. deBoer was a regional, dedicated carrier headquartered in Blenker, WI, and the acquisition provided us the opportunity to expand our tractor and trailer fleet primarily within our dedicated Truckload operations. Operating results for deBoer are included in our consolidated results of operations from the acquisition date through July 2022 when their operations ceased and drivers and equipment were deployed within our Truckload segment.
Midwest Logistics Systems, Ltd.
On December 31, 2021, we acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of MLS, a dedicated trucking company based in Celina, OH, and certain affiliated entities holding assets comprising substantially all of MLS’s business. MLS is a dedicated carrier in the central U.S. that complements our growing dedicated operations. The aggregate purchase price of the acquisition was approximately $268.8 million inclusive of certain net working capital and other post-acquisition adjustments. The purchase price allocation for MLS was considered final as of December 31, 2022 and resulted in $104.3 million of goodwill being recorded within the Truckload reportable segment. Operating results for MLS are included in our consolidated results of operations beginning January 1, 2022.
3. LEASES
As Lessee
We lease real estate and equipment under operating and finance leases. Our real estate operating leases include operating centers, distribution warehouses, offices, and drop yards. Our non-real estate operating and finance leases include transportation, office, yard, warehouse, and other equipment, in addition to truck washes. The majority of our leases include an option to extend the lease, and a small number include an option to terminate the lease early, which may include a termination payment.
In conjunction with our acquisition of M&M, the Company entered into nine related party leases. The leases are for the use of shop, warehouse, office, and drop yard locations throughout the country. The leases run through 2026 and the related lease payments are not material.
Additional information related to our leases is as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | | | | |
Operating cash flows for operating leases | | $ | 27.0 | | | $ | 24.6 | |
Operating cash flows for finance leases | | 0.3 | | | 0.1 | |
Financing cash flows for finance leases | | 2.8 | | | 1.3 | |
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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities | | | | |
Operating leases | | $ | 38.6 | | | $ | 17.8 | |
Finance leases | | 5.7 | | | 3.8 | |
As of September 30, 2023, we had signed leases that had not yet commenced totaling $1.2 million. These leases will commence during the remainder of 2023 and have lease terms of one to seven years.
As Lessor
We finance various types of transportation-related equipment for independent third parties under lease contracts, which are generally for one to three years and are accounted for as sales-type leases with fully guaranteed residual values. Our leases contain an option for the lessee to return, extend, or purchase the equipment at the end of the lease term for the guaranteed contract residual amount. This contract residual amount is estimated to approximate the fair value of the equipment. Lease payments primarily include base rentals and guaranteed residual values.
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, investments in lease receivables were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(in millions) | | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 |
Future minimum payments to be received on leases | | $ | 178.2 | | | $ | 198.4 | |
Guaranteed residual lease values | | 113.2 | | | 126.1 | |
Total minimum lease payments to be received | | 291.4 | | | 324.5 | |
Unearned income | | (46.4) | | | (50.2) | |
Net investment in leases | | $ | 245.0 | | | $ | 274.3 | |
Prior to entering a lease contract, we assess the credit quality of the potential lessee using credit checks and other relevant factors, ensuring that the inherent credit risk is consistent with our existing lease portfolio. Given our leases have fully guaranteed residual values and we can take possession of the transportation-related equipment in the event of default, we do not categorize net investment in leases by different credit quality indicators upon origination. We monitor our lease portfolio weekly by tracking amounts past due, days past due, and outstanding maintenance account balances, including performing subsequent credit checks as needed. Our net investment in leases with any portion past due as of September 30, 2023 was $61.4 million, which includes both current and future lease payments. Lease payments on our lease receivables are generally due on a weekly basis and are classified as past due when the weekly payment is not received by its due date. As of September 30, 2023, our lease payments past due were $3.2 million.
The table below provides additional information on our sales-type leases. Revenue and cost of goods sold are recorded in operating revenues and operating supplies and expenses—net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Revenue | | $ | 50.7 | | | $ | 53.1 | | | $ | 161.3 | | | $ | 146.2 | |
Cost of goods sold | | (43.0) | | | (43.5) | | | (136.4) | | | (121.0) | |
Operating profit | | $ | 7.7 | | | $ | 9.6 | | | $ | 24.9 | | | $ | 25.2 | |
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Interest income on lease receivable | | $ | 9.0 | | | $ | 9.4 | | | $ | 27.7 | | | $ | 27.3 | |
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4. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Disaggregated Revenues
The majority of our revenues are related to transportation and have similar characteristics. Beginning on August 1, 2023, M&M revenues are included within Transportation revenues, consistent with the remainder of our Truckload segment. The following table summarizes our revenues by type of service. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
Disaggregated Revenues (in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Transportation | | $ | 1,253.4 | | | $ | 1,551.1 | | | $ | 3,823.5 | | | $ | 4,663.2 | |
Logistics Management | | 45.2 | | | 66.5 | | | 135.9 | | | 221.1 | |
Other | | 53.4 | | | 57.7 | | | 167.8 | | | 158.4 | |
Total operating revenues | | $ | 1,352.0 | | | $ | 1,675.3 | | | $ | 4,127.2 | | | $ | 5,042.7 | |
Quantitative Disclosure
The following table provides information related to transactions and expected timing of revenue recognition for performance obligations that are fixed in nature and relate to contracts with terms greater than one year as of the date shown. | | | | | | | | |
Remaining Performance Obligations (in millions) | | September 30, 2023 |
Expected to be recognized within one year | | |
Transportation | | $ | 27.8 | |
Logistics Management | | 18.5 | |
Expected to be recognized after one year | | |
Transportation | | 43.3 | |
Logistics Management | | 17.9 | |
Total | | $ | 107.5 | |
This disclosure does not include revenues related to performance obligations that are part of a contract with an original expected duration of one year or less, nor does it include expected consideration related to performance obligations for which the Company elects to recognize revenue in the amount it has a right to invoice (e.g., usage-based pricing terms).
The following table provides information related to contract balances associated with our contracts with customers as of the dates shown. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract Balances (in millions) | | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 |
Other current assets—Contract assets | | $ | 30.4 | | | $ | 27.0 | |
Other current liabilities—Contract liabilities | | 0.6 | | | 2.6 | |
We generally receive payment within 40 days of completion of performance obligations. Contract assets in the table above relate to revenue in transit at the end of the reporting period. Contract liabilities relate to amounts that customers paid in advance of the associated services.
Non-monetary Consideration
Occasionally we provide freight movements to customers in exchange for non-monetary services. The fair value of non-monetary consideration on these freight movements is included in operating revenues on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and consists primarily of transportation equipment. There was no revenue recorded for freight movements in exchange for non-monetary consideration for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, $2.3 million and $15.6 million was recorded for these services.
5. FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. Inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value fall into three broad levels (Levels 1, 2, and 3) as follows:
Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2—Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, for the asset or liability or prices for similar assets and liabilities.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s estimates of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).
Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The table below sets forth the Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring, monthly basis in accordance with ASC 820. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(in millions) | | Level in Fair Value Hierarchy | | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 |
Equity investment in TuSimple (1) | | 1 | | $ | 0.6 | | | $ | 0.6 | |
Marketable securities (2) | | 2 | | 56.4 | | | 45.9 | |
(1)Our equity investment in TuSimple is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as shares of TuSimple’s Class A common stock are traded on the NASDAQ. See Note 6, Investments, for additional information.
(2)Marketable securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as they are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active. See Note 6, Investments, for additional information.
The fair value of the Company’s debt was $178.8 million and $199.1 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The carrying value of the Company’s debt was $185.0 million and $205.0 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The fair value of our debt was calculated using a fixed rate debt portfolio with similar terms and maturities, which is based on the borrowing rates available to us in the applicable period. This valuation used Level 2 inputs.
The recorded values of cash, trade accounts receivable, lease receivables, trade accounts payable, and amounts outstanding under revolving credit agreements approximate fair values.
As part of the acquisition of M&M on August 1, 2023, certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions, for further details.
6. INVESTMENTS
Marketable Securities
Our marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value in current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. While our intent is to hold our securities to maturity, sudden changes in the market or our liquidity needs may cause us to sell certain securities in advance of their maturity date.
Any unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheets, unless we determine that the amortized cost basis is not recoverable. If we determine that the amortized cost basis of the impaired security is not recoverable, we recognize the credit loss by increasing the allowance for those losses. We did not have an allowance for credit losses on our marketable securities as of September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022. Cost basis is determined using the specific identification method.
The following table presents the maturities and values of our marketable securities as of the dates shown. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 |
(in millions, except maturities in months) | | Maturities | | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value |
U.S. treasury and government agencies | | 2 to 89 months | | $ | 25.9 | | | $ | 23.1 | | | $ | 21.9 | | | $ | 19.3 | |
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Corporate debt securities | | 7 to 115 months | | 20.0 | | | 18.9 | | | 16.0 | | | 14.9 | |
State and municipal bonds | | 9 to 181 months | | 15.5 | | | 14.4 | | | 12.4 | | | 11.7 | |
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Total marketable securities | | | | $ | 61.4 | | | $ | 56.4 | | | $ | 50.3 | | | $ | 45.9 | |
Equity Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Values
The Company’s primary strategic equity investments without readily determinable fair values include Platform Science, Inc., a provider of telematics and fleet management tools; MLSI, a transportation technology development company; and ChemDirect, a business-to-business digital marketplace for the chemical industry. These investments are being accounted for under ASC 321, Investments - Equity Securities, using the measurement alternative, and their combined values as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were $121.3 million and $86.0 million, respectively. If the Company identifies observable price changes for identical or similar securities of the same issuer, the equity security is measured at fair value as of the date the observable transaction occurred using Level 3 inputs. In addition to our investment in MLSI, we also hold a $10.0 million note
receivable from MLSI as of September 30, 2023. The note was funded during the first quarter of 2023, is subject to interest over its term, and matures in March 2030.
As of September 30, 2023, our cumulative upward adjustments were $69.5 million. The following table summarizes the activity related to these equity investments during the periods presented. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Investment in equity securities | | $ | 10.3 | | | $ | 20.0 | | | $ | 15.3 | | | $ | 24.0 | |
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Upward adjustments (1) | | 2.3 | | | 25.8 | | | 20.0 | | | 25.8 | |
(1)Our updated investment value in 2023 was determined using a hybrid backsolve method, a valuation approach incorporating both IPO and M&A scenarios to estimate the value based on recently issued shares.
Equity Investments with Readily Determinable Fair Values
In 2021, the Company purchased a $5.0 million non-controlling interest in TuSimple, a global self-driving technology company. Upon completion of its IPO in April 2021, our investment in TuSimple was converted into Class A common shares and is now being accounted for under ASC 321, Investments - Equity Securities. Our pre-tax net losses were not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized pre-tax net gains of $0.1 million and pre-tax net losses of $10.0 million, respectively. See Note 5, Fair Value, for additional information on the fair value of our investment in TuSimple.
Equity Method Investment
In the second quarter of 2023, the Company invested $5.0 million consisting primarily of internal use software and cash in exchange for a 50% non-controlling ownership interest in Scope 23 LLC, an entity that provides a platform for shippers to track and manage their greenhouse gas emissions. Our interest is being accounted for under ASC 323, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, activity was not material, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded losses in the amount of $0.5 million. The carrying value of our investment was $4.5 million as of September 30, 2023.
All of our equity investments, as well as our note receivable from MLSI, are included in internal use software and other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Gains or losses on our equity investments are recognized within other expenses (income)—net on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
7. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. The following table shows changes to our goodwill balances by segment during the period ended September 30, 2023.
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(in millions) | | Truckload | | Logistics | | Total |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | | $ | 214.0 | | | $ | 14.2 | | | $ | 228.2 | |
Acquisition (see Note 2) | | 104.6 | | | — | | | 104.6 | |
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Balance at September 30, 2023 | | $ | 318.6 | | | $ | 14.2 | | | $ | 332.8 | |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded goodwill in conjunction with the acquisition of M&M, which was recorded within the Truckload segment. Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions, for further details.
As of both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our Truckload segment had accumulated goodwill impairment charges of $34.6 million.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded $40.4 million of customer relationships, $4.1 million of trademarks, and $5.2 million of non-compete agreements related to the acquisition of M&M. The weighted-average amortization period is 15.0 years for customer relationships and trademarks and 5.0 years for non-compete agreements for a total weighted-average amortization period of 13.9 years. Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions, for further details.
The identifiable finite lived intangible assets listed below are included in internal use software and other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
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| | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 |
(in millions) | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount |
Customer relationships | | $ | 43.6 | | | $ | 1.0 | | | $ | 42.6 | | | $ | 3.2 | | | $ | 0.3 | | | $ | 2.9 | |
Trademarks | | 10.9 | | | 1.2 | | | 9.7 | | | 6.8 | | | 0.7 | | | 6.1 | |
Non-compete agreements | | 5.2 | | | 0.2 | | | 5.0 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total intangible assets | | $ | 59.7 | | | $ | 2.4 | | | $ | 57.3 | | | $ | 10.0 | | | $ | 1.0 | | | $ | 9.0 | |
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.9 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows: | | | | | | | | |
(in millions) | | September 30, 2023 |
Remaining 2023 | | $ | 1.3 | |
2024 | | 5.0 | |
2025 | | 5.0 | |
2026 | | 5.0 | |
2027 | | 5.0 | |
2028 and thereafter | | 36.0 | |
Total | | $ | 57.3 | |
8. DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, debt included the following: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(in millions) | | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 |
Unsecured senior notes: principal maturities ranging from 2024 through 2025; interest payable in semiannual installments through the same timeframe; weighted average interest rate of 3.59% and 3.93% for 2023 and 2022, respectively | | $ | 135.0 | | | $ | 205.0 | |
Unsecured senior notes: principal payable August 2028; interest payable in semiannual installments through same timeframe; interest at a fixed rate of 5.63%. | | 50.0 | | | — | |
Total principal outstanding | | 185.0 | | | 205.0 | |
Current maturities | | — | | | (70.0) | |
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Long-term debt | | $ | 185.0 | | | $ | 135.0 | |
Our Credit Agreement (the “2022 Credit Facility”) provides borrowing capacity of $250.0 million and allows us to request an additional increase in total commitment by up to $150.0 million, for a total potential commitment of $400.0 million through November 2027. The agreement also provides a sublimit of $100.0 million to be used for the issuance of letters of credit. We had borrowings of $25.0 million outstanding under this agreement as of September 30, 2023 and none outstanding on December 31, 2022. Balances are included within long-term debt and finance lease obligations on the consolidated balance sheets. Standby letters of credit under this agreement amounted to $0.1 million as of both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and were primarily related to the requirements of certain of our real estate leases.
We also have a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “2021 Receivables Purchase Agreement”), which allows us to borrow funds against qualifying trade receivables at rates based on one-month Term SOFR up to $150.0 million and provides for the issuance of standby letters of credit through July 2024. Borrowings under this agreement were $66.0 million as of September 30, 2023. There were no outstanding borrowings on December 31, 2022. Borrowings under this agreement are included within current maturities of debt and finance lease obligations on the consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, standby letters of credit under this agreement amounted to $81.4 million and $77.1 million, respectively, and were primarily related to the requirements of certain of our insurance obligations.
Our combined available capacity under our Credit Agreement and our Receivables Purchase Agreement as of September 30, 2023 was $227.5 million.
9. INCOME TAXES
Our effective income tax rate was 22.8% and 25.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 24.2% and 25.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In determining the quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items. This rate is based on our expected annual income, statutory tax rates, and best estimates of nontaxable and nondeductible income and expense items.
10. COMMON EQUITY
Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 35.6 | | | $ | 125.8 | | | $ | 211.1 | | | $ | 347.7 | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | 176.9 | | | 178.0 | | | 177.7 | | | 177.9 | |
Dilutive effect of share-based awards and options outstanding | | 0.9 | | | 0.7 | | | 0.8 | | | 0.7 | |
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (1) | | 177.7 | | | 178.7 | | | 178.5 | | | 178.6 | |
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Basic earnings per common share | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.71 | | | $ | 1.19 | | | $ | 1.95 | |
Diluted earnings per common share | | 0.20 | | | 0.70 | | | 1.18 | | | 1.95 | |
(1)Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding may not sum due to rounding.
The calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded 0.1 million and 0.3 million share-based awards and options that had an anti-dilutive effect for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 0.3 million share-based awards and options that had an anti-dilutive effect for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
Common Shares Outstanding
As of both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had 83,029,500 shares of Class A common stock outstanding. There were no changes to the number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
The following table shows changes to our Class B common shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Outstanding at beginning of period | | 94,064,251 | | | 94,978,340 | | | 94,993,144 | | | 94,626,740 | |
Repurchases of common stock | | (497,435) | | | — | | | (1,869,474) | | | — | |
Share issuances | | 219 | | | 2,145 | | | 681,642 | | | 305,538 | |
Exercise of employee stock options | | — | | | — | | | 6,000 | | | 140,328 | |
Shares withheld for employee taxes | | — | | | — | | | (244,277) | | | (92,121) | |
Outstanding at end of period | | 93,567,035 | | | 94,980,485 | | | 93,567,035 | | | 94,980,485 | |
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In January 2023, our Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $150.0 million of its Class A and/or Class B common shares. The program does not obligate the Company to repurchase a minimum number of shares and is intended to help offset the dilutive effect of equity grants to employees over time. Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares in privately negotiated and/or open market transactions. As of September 30, 2023, the Company has repurchased $50.6 million of the $150.0 million authorized under the repurchase program.
Subsequent Event - Dividends Declared
In October of 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2023 in the amount of $0.09 per share to holders of our Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2023 and will be paid on January 8, 2024.
11. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
We grant various equity-based awards relating to Class B common stock to employees under our 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“the Plan”). These awards have historically consisted of restricted shares, RSUs, performance-based restricted shares (“performance shares”), PSUs, and non-qualified stock options. Performance shares and PSUs granted are earned based on attainment of threshold performance of earnings and return on capital targets, in addition to a multiplier applied based on rTSR against peers over the performance period.
Share-based compensation expense was $4.4 million and $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $13.3 million and $11.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We recognize share-based compensation expense over the awards’ vesting period. As of September 30, 2023, we had $23.4 million of pre-tax unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding share-based compensation awards expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we become involved in certain legal matters and investigations including liability claims, taxes other than income taxes, contract disputes, employment, and other litigation matters. We accrue for anticipated costs to resolve matters that are probable and estimable. We believe the outcomes of these matters will not have a material impact on our business or our consolidated financial statements.
We record liabilities for claims against the Company based on our best estimate of expected losses. The primary claims arising for the Company through its trucking, intermodal, and logistics operations consist of accident-related claims for personal injury, collision, and comprehensive compensation, in addition to workers’ compensation, property damage, cargo, and wage and benefit claims. We maintain excess liability insurance with licensed insurance carriers for liability in excess of amounts we self-insure, which serves to largely offset the Company’s liability associated with these claims, with the exception of wage and benefit claims for which we self-insure. We review our accruals periodically to ensure that the aggregate amounts of our accruals are appropriate at any period after consideration of available insurance coverage. Although we expect that our claims accruals will continue to vary based on future developments, assuming that we are able to continue to obtain and maintain excess liability insurance coverage for such claims, we do not anticipate that such accruals will, in any period, materially impact our operating results.
As of September 30, 2023, our firm commitments to purchase transportation equipment totaled $232.5 million.
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a $5.2 million charge as a result of an adverse audit assessment by a state jurisdiction over the applicability of sales tax for prior periods on rolling stock equipment used within that state. The Company filed a request for appeal of the audit assessment with the state jurisdiction, and during the second quarter of 2023, a ruling was made in favor of the state resulting in an additional $2.9 million in interest and penalties being recorded by the Company. The Company filed another request for appeal during the third quarter of 2023. Both the initial charge and the additional interest and penalties incurred are recorded within operating supplies and expenses—net on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
A representative of the former owners of WSL filed a lawsuit alleging that we did not fulfill certain obligations under the purchase and sale agreement and claiming that the former owners of WSL were entitled to damages including an additional payment of $40.0 million under an earn-out arrangement. On April 25, 2022, the Delaware Superior Court entered judgment in favor of the former owners of WSL, awarding $40.0 million in compensatory damages, plus prejudgment interest and the former owners’ attorneys’ fees. The Company settled with the former owners of WSL and recorded $57.0 million in other general expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
13. SEGMENT REPORTING
We have three reportable segments – Truckload, Intermodal, and Logistics – which are based primarily on the services each segment provides.
As of December 31, 2022, our operating segments within the Truckload reportable segment were VTL, Bulk, and MLS. The operating results of M&M have been aggregated into the Truckload reportable segment as of August 1, 2023, as it shares similar economic characteristics with our other Truckload operating segments and meets the other aggregation criteria described in ASC 280. VTL delivers truckload quantities over irregular routes and customer freight with dedicated contracts using dry van and specialty trailers. Bulk transports key inputs to manufacturing processes, such as specialty chemicals, using specialty trailers. MLS provides dedicated truckload services focusing primarily on freight with consistent routes.
In November 2022, the Company executed a management buyout agreement to sell its Asia operations. While Asia met the definition of an operating segment, it did not meet the quantitative threshold for separate disclosure, and the results were included in “Other” in the tables below during 2022.
The CODM reviews revenues for each segment without the inclusion of fuel surcharge revenues. For segment purposes, any fuel surcharge revenues earned are recorded as a reduction of the segment’s fuel expenses. Income from operations at the segment level reflects the measure presented to the CODM for each segment.
Separate balance sheets are not prepared by segment, and as a result, assets are not separately identifiable by segment. All transactions between reportable segments are eliminated in consolidation.
Substantially all of our revenues and assets were generated or located within the U.S.
The following tables summarize our segment information. Inter-segment revenues were immaterial for all segments, with the exception of Other, which included revenues from insurance premiums charged to other segments for workers’ compensation, auto, and other types of insurance. Inter-segment revenues included in Other revenues below were $15.6 million and $19.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $50.0 million and $53.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
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Revenues by Segment | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Truckload | | $ | 535.3 | | | $ | 571.2 | | | $ | 1,605.0 | | | $ | 1,691.2 | |
Intermodal | | 263.0 | | | 334.7 | | | 790.1 | | | 971.9 | |
Logistics | | 326.0 | | | 464.2 | | | 1,051.6 | | | 1,531.2 | |
Other | | 78.4 | | | 97.3 | | | 249.5 | | | 274.2 | |
Fuel surcharge | | 172.6 | | | 233.5 | | | 507.4 | | | 648.5 | |
Inter-segment eliminations | | (23.3) | | | (25.6) | | | (76.4) | | | (74.3) | |
Operating revenues | | $ | 1,352.0 | | | $ | 1,675.3 | | | $ | 4,127.2 | | | $ | 5,042.7 | |
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Income (Loss) from Operations by Segment | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Truckload | | $ | 24.5 | | | $ | 83.2 | | | $ | 151.9 | | | $ | 283.3 | |
Intermodal | | 11.1 | | | 31.1 | | | 64.8 | | | 112.3 | |
Logistics | | 8.5 | | | 27.9 | | | 39.8 | | | 117.1 | |
Other | | 2.6 | | | 3.2 | | | 8.6 | | | (55.6) | |
Income from operations | | $ | 46.7 | | | $ | 145.4 | | | $ | 265.1 | | | $ | 457.1 | |
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Depreciation and Amortization by Segment | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Truckload | | $ | 70.2 | | | $ | 62.8 | | | $ | 205.4 | | | $ | 183.6 | |
Intermodal | | 13.3 | | | 14.6 | | | 39.8 | | | 42.4 | |
Logistics | | — | | | — | | | 0.1 | | | 0.1 | |
Other | | 13.3 | | | 10.8 | | | 36.5 | | | 32.2 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | $ | 96.8 | | | $ | 88.2 | | | $ | 281.8 | | | $ | 258.3 | |
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
INTRODUCTION
Company Overview
We are a transportation and logistics services company providing a multimodal portfolio of truckload, intermodal, and logistics solutions. Our diversified portfolio of complementary service offerings enables us to serve the varied needs of our customers and to allocate capital in a manner that seeks to maximize returns across all market cycles and economic conditions. We continually monitor our performance and market conditions to ensure appropriate allocation of capital and resources to grow our businesses, while optimizing returns across reportable segments. Our strong balance sheet, scalable platform, and experienced operations team are supportive of our acquisition strategy, which includes acquiring high-quality businesses that meet our disciplined selection criteria to enhance our service offerings and broaden our customer base.
Our truckload services consist of over the road freight transportation via dry van, bulk, temperature-controlled, and flat-bed trailers across either network or dedicated configurations. Freight is transported and delivered by our company-employed drivers in company trucks and by owner-operators with company-owned trailers and executed through long-haul or regional services, including customized solutions for high-value and time-sensitive loads throughout North America.
Our intermodal services consist of door-to-door container on flat car service through a combination of rail and dray transportation, in association with our rail providers. Our intermodal business uses company-owned containers, chassis, and trucks with primarily company dray drivers, augmented by third-party dray capacity.
Our logistics services consist of asset-light freight brokerage (including both traditional brokerage and Power Only services which leverage our nationwide company-owned trailer pools to match third-party capacity with customer demand), supply chain (including 3PL), warehousing, and import/export services. Our logistics business provides value-added services using both our assets and third-party capacity, augmented by our trailing assets, to manage and move our customers’ freight.
Our success depends on our ability to balance our transportation network and efficiently and effectively manage our resources in the delivery of truckload, intermodal, and logistics services to our customers. Resource requirements vary with customer demand, which may be subject to seasonal or general economic conditions. We believe that our ability to properly select freight and adapt to changes in customer transportation needs allows us to efficiently deploy resources and make capital investments in trucks, trailers, containers, and chassis or obtain qualified third-party capacity at reasonable prices.
Consistent with the transportation industry, our business can be seasonal across each of our segments, which generally translates to our reported revenues being the lowest in the first quarter and highest in the fourth quarter. Operating expenses tend to be higher in the winter months, primarily due to colder weather, which causes higher maintenance expense and higher fuel consumption from increased idle time.
Recent Developments
Acquisitions
On August 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of M&M, a privately held truckload carrier based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. M&M is a dedicated carrier that complements our growing dedicated operations. The results of M&M are reported in dedicated operations as part of our Truckload segment beginning in the third quarter of 2023. Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions, for additional details.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this section of our report, we present the following non-GAAP financial measures: (1) revenues (excluding fuel surcharge), (2) adjusted income from operations, (3) adjusted operating ratio, and (4) adjusted net income. We also provide reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Management believes the use of each of these non-GAAP measures assists investors in understanding our business by (1) removing the impact of items from our operating results that, in our opinion, do not reflect our core operating performance, (2) providing investors with the same information our management uses internally to assess our core operating performance, and
(3) presenting comparable financial results between periods. In addition, in the case of revenues (excluding fuel surcharge), we believe the measure is useful to investors because it isolates volume, price, and cost changes directly related to industry demand and the way we operate our business from the external factor of fluctuating fuel prices and the programs we have in place to manage such fluctuations. Fuel-related costs and their impact on our industry are important to our results of operations, but they are often independent of other, more relevant factors affecting our results of operations and our industry.
Although we believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors, they have limitations as analytical tools and may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies. You should not consider the non-GAAP measures in this report in isolation or as substitutes for, or alternatives to, analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. The exclusion of unusual or infrequent items or other adjustments reflected in the non-GAAP measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will not be affected by unusual or infrequent items or by other items similar to such adjustments. Our management compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results in addition to using the non-GAAP measures.
Enterprise Summary
The following table includes key GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures for the consolidated enterprise. Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP measures are made at the enterprise level, with the exception of fuel surcharge revenues, which are not included in segment revenues. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Operating revenues | | $ | 1,352.0 | | | $ | 1,675.3 | | | $ | 4,127.2 | | | $ | 5,042.7 | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) (1) | | 1,179.4 | | | 1,441.8 | | | 3,619.8 | | | 4,394.2 | |
Income from operations | | 46.7 | | | 145.4 | | | 265.1 | | | 457.1 | |
Adjusted income from operations (2) | | 47.6 | | | 145.5 | | | 268.9 | | | 468.7 | |
Operating ratio | | 96.5 | % | | 91.3 | % | | 93.6 | % | | 90.9 | % |
Adjusted operating ratio (3) | | 96.0 | % | | 89.9 | % | | 92.6 | % | | 89.3 | % |
Net income | | $ | 35.6 | | | $ | 125.8 | | | $ | 211.1 | | | $ | 347.7 | |
Adjusted net income (4) | | 36.3 | | | 125.9 | | | 214.0 | | | 356.4 | |
(1)We define “revenues (excluding fuel surcharge)” as operating revenues less fuel surcharge revenues, which are excluded from revenues at the segment level. Included below is a reconciliation of operating revenues, the most closely comparable GAAP financial measure, to revenues (excluding fuel surcharge).
(2)We define “adjusted income from operations” as income from operations, adjusted to exclude material items that do not reflect our core operating performance. Included below is a reconciliation of income from operations, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted income from operations. Excluded items for the periods shown are explained in the table and notes below.
(3)We define “adjusted operating ratio” as operating expenses, adjusted to exclude material items that do not reflect our core operating performance, divided by revenues (excluding fuel surcharge). Included below is a reconciliation of operating ratio, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted operating ratio. Excluded items for the periods shown are explained below under our explanation of “adjusted income from operations.”
(4)We define “adjusted net income” as net income, adjusted to exclude material items that do not reflect our core operating performance. Included below is a reconciliation of net income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted net income. Excluded items for the periods shown are explained below under our explanation of “adjusted income from operations.”
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Operating revenues | | $ | 1,352.0 | | | $ | 1,675.3 | | | $ | 4,127.2 | | | $ | 5,042.7 | |
Less: Fuel surcharge revenues | | 172.6 | | | 233.5 | | | 507.4 | | | 648.5 | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) | | $ | 1,179.4 | | | $ | 1,441.8 | | | $ | 3,619.8 | | | $ | 4,394.2 | |
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Income from operations | | $ | 46.7 | | | $ | 145.4 | | | $ | 265.1 | | | $ | 457.1 | |
Litigation and audit assessments (1) (2) | | — | | | — | | | 2.9 | | | 62.2 | |
Acquisition-related costs (3) | | 0.9 | | | 0.1 | | | 0.9 | | | 0.3 | |
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Adjusted income from operations | | $ | 47.6 | | | $ | 145.5 | | | $ | 268.9 | | | $ | 468.7 | |
(1)Includes $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 for charges related to adverse audit assessments for prior period state sales tax on rolling stock equipment used within that state. Refer to Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, for additional details.
(2)Includes a charge of $57.0 million for an adverse settlement related to a lawsuit with former owners of WSL, inclusive of prejudgment interest and the former owners’ attorneys’ fees, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Refer to Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, for additional details.
(3)Advisory, legal, and accounting costs related to the acquisitions of M&M in 2023 and deBoer in 2022.
(4)Net gain on the sale of our Canadian facility due to a change in approach to servicing Canada.
Adjusted operating ratio
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Total operating expenses | | $ | 1,305.3 | | | $ | 1,529.9 | | | $ | 3,862.1 | | | $ | 4,585.6 | |
Divide by: Operating revenues | | 1,352.0 | | | 1,675.3 | | | 4,127.2 | | | 5,042.7 | |
Operating ratio | | 96.5 | % | | 91.3 | % | | 93.6 | % | | 90.9 | % |
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Total operating expenses | | $ | 1,305.3 | | | $ | 1,529.9 | | | $ | 3,862.1 | | | $ | 4,585.6 | |
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Fuel surcharge revenues | | (172.6) | | | (233.5) | | | (507.4) | | | (648.5) | |
Litigation and audit assessments | | — | | | — | | | (2.9) | | | (62.2) | |
Acquisition-related costs | | (0.9) | | | (0.1) | | | (0.9) | | | (0.3) | |
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Adjusted total operating expenses | | $ | 1,131.8 | | | $ | 1,296.3 | | | $ | 3,350.9 | | | $ | 3,925.5 | |
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Operating revenues | | $ | 1,352.0 | | | $ | 1,675.3 | | | $ | 4,127.2 | | | $ | 5,042.7 | |
Less: Fuel surcharge revenues | | 172.6 | | | 233.5 | | | 507.4 | | | 648.5 | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) | | $ | 1,179.4 | | | $ | 1,441.8 | | | $ | 3,619.8 | | | $ | 4,394.2 | |
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Adjusted operating ratio | | 96.0 | % | | 89.9 | % | | 92.6 | % | | 89.3 | % |
Adjusted net income
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Net income | | $ | 35.6 | | | $ | 125.8 | | | $ | 211.1 | | | $ | 347.7 | |
Litigation and audit assessments | | — | | | — | | | 2.9 | | | 62.2 | |
Acquisition-related costs | | 0.9 | | | 0.1 | | | 0.9 | | | 0.3 | |
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Property gain—net | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (50.9) | |
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (1) | | (0.2) | | | — | | | (0.9) | | | (2.9) | |
Adjusted net income | | $ | 36.3 | | | $ | 125.9 | | | $ | 214.0 | | | $ | 356.4 | |
(1)Our estimated tax rate on non-GAAP items is determined annually using the applicable consolidated federal and state effective tax rate, modified to remove the impact of tax credits and adjustments that are not applicable to the specific items. Due to differences in the tax treatment of items excluded from non-GAAP income, as well as the methodology applied to our estimated annual tax rates as described above, our estimated tax rate on non-GAAP items may differ from our GAAP tax rate and from our actual tax liabilities.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Enterprise Results Summary
Enterprise net income decreased $90.2 million, approximately 72%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022, primarily due to a $98.7 million decrease in income from operations and an unfavorable change to total other expenses (income)—net of $22.9 million driven by lower gains on our equity investments. In the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized pre-tax net gains of $2.3 million compared to $25.9 million in pre-tax net gains on our equity investments during the three months ended September 30, 2022. These items were partially offset by the corresponding decrease in the provision for income taxes.
Adjusted net income decreased $89.6 million, approximately 71%.
Components of Enterprise Net Income
Enterprise Revenues
Enterprise operating revenues decreased $323.3 million, approximately 19%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022.
Factors contributing to the decrease were as follows:
•a $138.2 million decrease in Logistics segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) driven by decreased revenue per order due to continued softness of the freight environment, a decline in volume within our brokerage business, and a reduction in port dray revenues;
•a $71.7 million decrease in Intermodal segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) due to reduced revenue per order and orders;
•a $60.9 million decrease in fuel surcharge revenues resulting from decreased fuel prices; and
•a $35.9 million decrease in Truckload segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) driven by a decline in revenue per truck per week and volume within our network business, which was partially offset by an increase in volume attributable to dedicated growth, including the M&M acquisition, in the third quarter of 2023.
Enterprise revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $262.4 million, approximately 18%.
Enterprise Income from Operations and Operating Ratio
Enterprise income from operations decreased $98.7 million, approximately 68%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022, primarily due to a decrease in revenue per order in Intermodal, revenue per truck per week in Truckload resulting from pricing pressure, and net revenue per order in Logistics. The revenue impacts of volume declines within our brokerage business and Intermodal due to weakened industry demand, as well as increased costs due to inflationary pressures also contributed to the decrease. These factors were partially offset by an increase in Truckload volumes related to dedicated growth, including the M&M acquisition, a decline in rail and owner-operator purchased transportation costs, reduced performance-based incentive compensation, and less equipment rental expense.
Adjusted income from operations decreased $97.9 million, approximately 67%.
Enterprise operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenues) increased on both a GAAP and adjusted basis when compared to the third quarter of 2022.
Enterprise Operating Expenses
Key operating expense fluctuations are described below.
•Purchased transportation decreased $195.0 million, or 27%, quarter over quarter, primarily resulting from a decline in third-party carrier costs within Logistics due to lower purchased transportation costs per order and brokerage volumes, in addition to a decline in rail purchased transportation driven by decreases in rail cost per mile and Intermodal orders. Owner-operator purchased transportation costs also declined within Truckload due to lower rate per mile and a reduction in owner-operator capacity.
•Salaries, wages, and benefits decreased $15.6 million, or 4%, quarter over quarter, mainly due to a decrease in performance-based incentive compensation and lower office salaries and wages due to a decrease in headcount; partially offset by incremental salaries, wages, and benefits related to the M&M acquisition.
•Fuel and fuel taxes for company trucks decreased $17.7 million, or 13%, quarter over quarter, driven by a decrease in cost per gallon. A significant portion of fuel costs are recovered through our fuel surcharge programs.
•Depreciation and amortization increased $8.6 million, or 10%, quarter over quarter, mainly due to additional depreciation expense incurred as a result of trailer growth within Truckload, inflationary unit costs for new equipment compounded by a reduction in tractor age of fleet, and incremental depreciation and amortization expense related to the M&M acquisition.
•Operating supplies and expenses—net decreased $11.2 million, or 7%, quarter over quarter, largely resulting from a decrease in equipment rental expense driven by improved port fluidity, decreased port dray volumes, and a higher percentage of intermodal dray moves performed by company drivers in 2023; lower rail storage expense due to improved yard fluidity; and a decline in maintenance expense. These items were partially offset by a decrease in gains on sales of equipment due to a decrease in average sales price.
•Other general expenses increased $6.2 million, or 15%, quarter over quarter, primarily related to an increase in bad debt expense and professional service fees.
Total Other Expenses (Income)
Total other income decreased $22.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. This change was primarily driven by pre-tax net gains on our equity investments of $2.3 million in 2023 compared to $25.8 million in 2022.
Income Tax Expense
Our provision for income taxes decreased $31.4 million, or 75% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022, primarily due to lower taxable income. The effective income tax rate was 22.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 25.0% for the same quarter last year. Our provision for income taxes may fluctuate in future periods to the extent there are changes to tax laws and regulations.
Revenues and Income from Operations by Segment
The following tables summarize revenues and income from operations by segment. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, |
Revenues by Segment (in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Truckload | | $ | 535.3 | | | $ | 571.2 | |
Intermodal | | 263.0 | | | 334.7 | |
Logistics | | 326.0 | | | 464.2 | |
Other | | 78.4 | | | 97.3 | |
Fuel surcharge | | 172.6 | | | 233.5 | |
Inter-segment eliminations | | (23.3) | | | (25.6) | |
Operating revenues | | $ | 1,352.0 | | | $ | 1,675.3 | |
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, |
Income from Operations by Segment (in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Truckload | | $ | 24.5 | | | $ | 83.2 | |
Intermodal | | 11.1 | | | 31.1 | |
Logistics | | 8.5 | | | 27.9 | |
Other | | 2.6 | | | 3.2 | |
Income from operations | | 46.7 | | | 145.4 | |
Adjustments: | | | | |
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Acquisition-related costs | | 0.9 | | | 0.1 | |
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Adjusted income from operations | | $ | 47.6 | | | $ | 145.5 | |
We monitor and analyze a number of KPIs to manage our business and evaluate our financial and operating performance.
Truckload
The following table presents our Truckload segment KPIs for the periods indicated, consistent with how revenues and expenses are reported internally for segment purposes. The two operations that make up our Truckload segment are as follows:
•Dedicated - Transportation services with equipment devoted to customers under long-term contracts.
•Network - Transportation services of one-way shipments.
M&M and deBoer are included within dedicated operations below. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
Dedicated | | | | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) (1) | | $ | 324.9 | | | $ | 306.7 | |
Average trucks (2) (3) | | 6,358 | | | 6,020 | |
Revenue per truck per week (4) | | $ | 3,986 | | | $ | 3,925 | |
Network | | | | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) (1) | | $ | 210.1 | | | $ | 265.3 | |
Average trucks (2) (3) | | 4,319 | | | 4,526 | |
Revenue per truck per week (4) | | $ | 3,795 | | | $ | 4,514 | |
Total Truckload | | | | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) (5) | | $ | 535.3 | | | $ | 571.2 | |
Average trucks (2) (3) | | 10,677 | | | 10,546 | |
Revenue per truck per week (4) | | $ | 3,909 | | | $ | 4,178 | |
Average company trucks (3) | | 8,762 | | | 8,560 | |
Average owner-operator trucks (3) | | 1,915 | | | 1,986 | |
Trailers (6) | | 47,007 | | | 42,980 | |
Operating ratio (7) | | 95.4 | % | | 85.4 | % |
(1)Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge), in millions, exclude revenue in transit.
(2)Includes company and owner-operator trucks.
(3)Calculated based on beginning and end of month counts and represents the average number of trucks available to haul freight over the specified timeframe.
(4)Calculated excluding fuel surcharge and revenue in transit, consistent with how revenue is reported internally for segment purposes, using weighted workdays.
(5)Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge), in millions, include revenue in transit at the operating segment level and, therefore does not sum with amounts presented above.
(6)Includes entire fleet of owned trailers, including trailers with leasing arrangements between Truckload and Logistics.
(7)Calculated as segment operating expenses divided by segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) including revenue in transit and related expenses at the operating segment level.
Truckload revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $35.9 million, approximately 6%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. Rate per loaded mile decreased 8%, primarily within network, due to softening market conditions; this was partially offset by a 1% increase in volume, driven by dedicated growth, including the acquisition of M&M, and improved productivity within dedicated.
Truckload income from operations decreased $58.7 million, approximately 71%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. In addition to the factors listed above, other items contributing to the decrease in income from operations include increases in fuel expense, depreciation resulting from equipment growth and inflationary unit costs for new equipment, a decrease in gains on equipment sales, higher bad debt expense, and friction costs related to dedicated new business implementations. These items were partially offset by decreases in owner-operator purchased transportation and driver recruiting and training costs.
Intermodal
The following table presents the KPIs for our Intermodal segment for the periods indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
Orders (1) | | 105,351 | | | 115,743 | |
Containers | | 27,185 | | | 28,308 | |
Trucks (2) | | 1,457 | | | 1,691 | |
Revenue per order (3) | | $ | 2,461 | | | $ | 2,936 | |
Operating ratio (4) | | 95.8 | % | | 90.7 | % |
(1)Based on delivered rail orders.
(2)Includes company and owner-operator trucks at the end of the period.
(3)Calculated using rail revenues excluding fuel surcharge and revenue in transit, consistent with how revenue is reported internally for segment purposes.
(4)Calculated as segment operating expenses divided by segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) including revenue in transit and related expenses at the operating segment level.
Intermodal revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $71.7 million, approximately 21%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022, primarily due to a decrease in revenue per order of $475, or 16%, driven by a lower rate per mile and a 9% reduction in volume.
Intermodal income from operations decreased $20.0 million, approximately 64%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. Factors contributing to the decrease include the revenue impacts cited above, partially offset by a decrease in rail and dray-related costs.
Logistics
The following table presents the KPI for our Logistics segment for the periods indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
Operating ratio (1) | | 97.4 | % | | 94.0 | % |
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(1)Calculated as segment operating expenses divided by segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) including revenue in transit and related expenses at the operating segment level.
Logistics revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $138.2 million, approximately 30%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. This was primarily due to a decrease in brokerage revenue per order and an 11% reduction in brokerage volume driven by a softer freight environment, as well as lower port dray revenues.
Logistics income from operations decreased $19.4 million, approximately 70%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022 due to the revenue impacts listed above, partially offset by a decrease in third-party carrier costs and equipment rental charges.
Other
Other income from operations decreased $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. Lower income from our leasing business was offset by a decrease in our performance-based incentive compensation.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Enterprise Results Summary
Enterprise net income decreased $136.6 million, approximately 39%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to a $192.0 million decrease in income from operations, partially offset by the corresponding decrease in the provision for income taxes, and a $6.8 million favorable change in total other expenses (income)—net related to our equity investments and higher interest income. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company
recognized pre-tax net gains of $20.0 million compared to $15.8 million in pre-tax gains on our equity investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Adjusted net income decreased $142.4 million, approximately 40%.
Components of Enterprise Net Income
Enterprise Revenues
Enterprise operating revenues decreased $915.5 million, approximately 18%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
Factors contributing to the decrease were as follows:
•a $479.6 million decrease in Logistics segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) driven by decreased revenue per order due to a softer demand environment, a decline in brokerage volumes, and a reduction in port dray revenues;
•a $181.8 million decrease in Intermodal segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) due to a decrease in orders and revenue per order;
•a $141.1 million decrease in fuel surcharge revenues resulting from decreased fuel prices; and
•an $86.2 million decrease in Truckload segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) driven by a decline in revenue per truck per week within our network business, partially offset by an increase in dedicated volumes and revenue per truck per week due to organic growth and the M&M acquisition.
Enterprise revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $774.4 million, approximately 18%.
Enterprise Income from Operations and Operating Ratio
Enterprise income from operations decreased $192.0 million, approximately 42%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to a decrease in net revenue per order in Logistics, revenue per truck per week in Truckload, and revenue per order in Intermodal. A net gain on sale of $50.9 million in 2022 in connection with the sale of our Canadian facility, the revenue impacts of volume declines within our brokerage business and Intermodal, and incremental equipment depreciation costs also contributed to the decrease. These factors were partially offset by a $57.0 million adverse judgment related to a lawsuit with former owners of WSL in 2022 and an increase in Truckload volumes attributable to our legacy dedicated business and the M&M acquisition in the third quarter of 2023. Lower rail and owner-operator purchased transportation costs, equipment rental expense, performance-based incentive compensation, and driver onboarding costs in 2023 also partially offset the decrease in income from operations.
Adjusted income from operations decreased $199.8 million, approximately 43%.
Enterprise operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenues) increased on both a GAAP and adjusted basis when compared to the same period of 2022.
Enterprise Operating Expenses
Key operating expense fluctuations are described below.
•Purchased transportation costs decreased $619.1 million, or 27%, period over period, primarily resulting from decreased third-party carrier costs within Logistics due to lower purchased transportation costs per order and brokerage volumes, as well as lower rail purchased transportation resulting from a decrease in both rail cost per mile and orders in Intermodal. Owner-operator purchased transportation costs also declined due to lower pay per mile and a reduction in owner-operator capacity within Truckload.
•Salaries, wages, and benefits decreased $30.7 million, or 3%, period over period, largely due to a decrease in performance-based incentive compensation, office salaries and wages due to a reduction in headcount, and healthcare costs as a result of claims favorability and lower plan utilization.
•Fuel and fuel taxes for company trucks decreased $65.4 million, or 17%, period over period, driven by a decrease in cost per gallon, partially offset by an increase in company driver miles within Truckload. A significant portion of fuel costs are recovered through our fuel surcharge programs.
•Depreciation and amortization increased $23.5 million, or 9%, period over period, mainly due to additional depreciation expense resulting from trailer growth within Truckload, inflationary unit cost increases for new equipment compounded by a reduction in tractor age of fleet, and incremental depreciation and amortization expense related to the M&M acquisition.
•Operating supplies and expenses—net increased $35.0 million, or 9%, period over period, driven by a $50.9 million net gain in 2022 related to the sale of the Company’s Canadian facility and higher cost of goods sold in our leasing
business due to an increase in lease activity in 2023. These factors were partially offset by a decrease in equipment rental expense as a result of improved port fluidity, decreased port dray volumes, and an increase in the percentage of dray moves performed by company drivers in 2023, an increase in gains on sales of equipment due to an increase in the quantity of units sold, lower rail storage expense due to improved yard fluidity, and a $2.3 million net reduction in expense related to a 2022 adverse audit assessment over the applicability of state sales tax for prior periods on rolling stock equipment.
•Other general expenses decreased $65.8 million, or 37%, period over period, primarily due to a $57.0 million adverse settlement related to a lawsuit with former owners of WSL in 2022, lower professional service fees, and a decrease in driver onboarding costs due to lower cost per hire and fewer driver hires due to market conditions. These items were partially offset by an increase in bad debt expense.
Total Other Expenses (Income)
Total other income increased $6.8 million, approximately 101%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This change was primarily driven by pre-tax net gains on our equity investments of $20.0 million in 2023 compared to $15.8 million in 2022. Interest income also increased $4.8 million compared to 2022 primarily due to higher interest rates. See Note 6, Investments, for more information on our equity investments.
Income Tax Expense
Our provision for income taxes decreased $48.6 million, approximately 42%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 due to lower taxable income. The effective income tax rate was 24.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 25.0% for the same period last year. Our provision for income taxes may fluctuate in future periods to the extent there are changes to tax laws and regulations.
Revenues and Income (Loss) from Operations by Segment
The following tables summarize revenues and income (loss) from operations by segment.
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
Revenues by Segment (in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Truckload | | $ | 1,605.0 | | | $ | 1,691.2 | |
Intermodal | | 790.1 | | | 971.9 | |
Logistics | | 1,051.6 | | | 1,531.2 | |
Other | | 249.5 | | | 274.2 | |
Fuel surcharge | | 507.4 | | | 648.5 | |
Inter-segment eliminations | | (76.4) | | | (74.3) | |
Operating revenues | | $ | 4,127.2 | | | $ | 5,042.7 | |
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
Income (Loss) from Operations by Segment (in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Truckload | | $ | 151.9 | | | $ | 283.3 | |
Intermodal | | 64.8 | | | 112.3 | |
Logistics | | 39.8 | | | 117.1 | |
Other | | 8.6 | | | (55.6) | |
Income from operations | | 265.1 | | | 457.1 | |
Adjustments: | | | | |
Litigation and audit assessments | | 2.9 | | | 62.2 | |
Acquisition-related costs | | 0.9 | | | 0.3 | |
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Property gain—net | | — | | | (50.9) | |
Adjusted income from operations | | $ | 268.9 | | | $ | 468.7 | |
We monitor and analyze a number of KPIs to manage our business and evaluate our financial and operating performance.
Truckload
The following table presents our Truckload segment KPIs for the periods indicated, consistent with how revenues and expenses are reported internally for segment purposes. The two operations that make up our Truckload segment are as follows:
•Dedicated - Transportation services with equipment devoted to customers under long-term contracts.
•Network - Transportation services of one-way shipments.
M&M and deBoer impacts are included within dedicated operations below beginning in the third quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
Dedicated | | | | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) (1) | | $ | 930.7 | | | $ | 892.1 | |
Average trucks (2) (3) | | 6,115 | | | 5,908 | |
Revenue per truck per week (4) | | $ | 3,958 | | | $ | 3,922 | |
Network | | | | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) (1) | | $ | 674.4 | | | $ | 796.6 | |
Average trucks (2) (3) | | 4,392 | | | 4,533 | |
Revenue per truck per week (4) | | $ | 3,993 | | | $ | 4,564 | |
Total Truckload | | | | |
Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) (5) | | $ | 1,605.0 | | | $ | 1,691.2 | |
Average trucks (2) (3) | | 10,507 | | | 10,441 | |
Revenue per truck per week (4) | | $ | 3,972 | | | $ | 4,201 | |
Average company trucks (3) | | 8,570 | | | 8,420 | |
Average owner-operator trucks (3) | | 1,937 | | | 2,021 | |
Trailers (6) | | 47,007 | | | 42,980 | |
Operating ratio (7) | | 90.5 | % | | 83.2 | % |
(1)Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge), in millions, exclude revenue in transit.
(2)Includes company and owner-operator trucks.
(3)Calculated based on beginning and end of month counts and represents the average number of trucks available to haul freight over the specified timeframe.
(4)Calculated excluding fuel surcharge and revenue in transit, consistent with how revenue is reported internally for segment purposes, using weighted workdays.
(5)Revenues (excluding fuel surcharge), in millions, include revenue in transit at the operating segment level and, therefore does not sum with amounts presented above.
(6)Includes entire fleet of owned trailers, including trailers with leasing arrangements between Truckload and Logistics.
(7)Calculated as segment operating expenses divided by segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) including revenue in transit and related expenses at the operating segment level.
Truckload revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $86.2 million, approximately 5%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Rate per loaded mile decreased 7%, due to market conditions; this was partially offset by a 2% increase in volume largely driven by increased dedicated volume due to organic new business growth and the acquisition of M&M.
Truckload income from operations decreased $131.4 million, approximately 46%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Factors contributing to the decrease in income from operations include a $50.9 million net gain related to the sale of the Company’s Canadian facility in 2022, higher driver pay driven by additional drivers in dedicated as a result of new business growth and the M&M acquisition, and incremental depreciation due to equipment growth and inflationary cost pressures on equipment in 2023. These items were partially offset by lower owner-operator purchased transportation costs, a reduction in driver recruiting and training expenses, and higher gains on equipment sales primarily during the first half of the year.
Intermodal
The following table presents the KPIs for our Intermodal segment for the periods indicated.
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
Orders (1) | | 308,718 | | | 345,533 | |
Containers | | 27,185 | | | 28,308 | |
Trucks (2) | | 1,457 | | | 1,691 | |
Revenue per order (3) | | $ | 2,573 | | | $ | 2,803 | |
Operating ratio (4) | | 91.8 | % | | 88.4 | % |
(1)Based on delivered rail orders.
(2)Includes company and owner-operator trucks at the end of the period.
(3)Calculated using rail revenues excluding fuel surcharge and revenue in transit, consistent with how revenue is reported internally for segment purposes.
(4)Calculated as segment operating expenses divided by segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) including revenue in transit and related expenses at the operating segment level.
Intermodal revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $181.8 million, approximately 19%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This was driven by market conditions which led to an 11% decrease in orders and a $230, or 8%, decrease in revenue per order.
Intermodal income from operations decreased $47.5 million, approximately 42%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, mainly the result of factors impacting revenues discussed above, partially offset by lower rail-related costs and dray execution costs due to an increase in the mix of company driver drays.
Logistics
The following table presents the KPI for our Logistics segment for the periods indicated.
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
Operating ratio (1) | | 96.2 | % | | 92.4 | % |
(1)Calculated as segment operating expenses divided by segment revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) including revenue in transit and related expenses at the operating segment level.
Logistics revenues (excluding fuel surcharge) decreased $479.6 million, approximately 31%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This was mainly the result of a decrease in revenue per order and volume within our brokerage business. Port dray revenues decreased as well due to reduced freight volume and improved port fluidity in 2023.
Logistics income from operations decreased $77.3 million, approximately 66%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the factors related to revenue listed above. This was partially offset by decreases in third party transportation costs.
Other
Other income from operations increased $64.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The change was primarily due to a $57.0 million adverse settlement related to a lawsuit with former owners of WSL in 2022, a decrease in performance-based incentive compensation expense, and $5.2 million of expense related to an adverse audit assessment over the applicability of state sales tax in 2022. This was partially offset by lower income from operations in our leasing business, and $2.9 million of additional interest and penalties related to the sales tax audit assessment. See Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, for more information.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary uses of cash are working capital requirements, capital expenditures, dividend payments, share repurchases, and debt service requirements. Additionally, we may use cash for acquisitions and other investing and financing activities. Working capital is required principally to ensure we are able to run the business and have sufficient funds to satisfy maturing short-term debt and operational expenses. Our capital expenditures consist primarily of transportation equipment and information technology.
Historically, our primary source of liquidity has been cash flow from operations. In addition, we have a $250.0 million revolving credit facility which matures in November 2027 and allows us to request an additional increase in total commitment by up to $150.0 million and a $150.0 million accounts receivable facility maturing in July 2024, for which our combined available capacity as of September 30, 2023 was $227.5 million. We anticipate that cash generated from operations, together with amounts available under our credit facilities, will be sufficient to meet our requirements for the foreseeable future. To the extent additional funds are necessary to meet our long-term liquidity needs as we continue to execute our business strategy, we anticipate that we will obtain these funds through additional borrowings, equity offerings, or a combination of these potential sources of liquidity. Our ability to fund future operating expenses and capital expenditures, as well as our ability to meet future debt service obligations or refinance our indebtedness, will depend on our future operating performance, which will be affected by general economic, financial, and other factors beyond our control.
The following table presents our cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and outstanding debt as of the dates shown.
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(in millions) | | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 58.5 | | | $ | 385.7 | |
Marketable securities | | 56.4 | | | 45.9 | |
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities | | $ | 114.9 | | | $ | 431.6 | |
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Debt: | | | | |
Senior notes | | $ | 185.0 | | | $ | 205.0 | |
Receivables purchase agreement | | 66.0 | | | — | |
Credit agreement | | 25.0 | | | — | |
Finance leases | | 13.0 | | | 10.1 | |
Total debt | | $ | 289.0 | | | $ | 215.1 | |
Debt
As of September 30, 2023, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under our credit agreements and the agreements governing our senior notes. See Note 8, Debt and Credit Facilities, for information about our financing arrangements.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes the changes to our net cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities for the periods indicated.
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 486.1 | | | $ | 578.3 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (776.8) | | | (371.5) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (36.5) | | | (101.9) | |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $92.2 million, approximately 16%, in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was a result of an increase in cash used for working capital, as well as a decrease in net income adjusted for various noncash charges. Working capital changes were driven by an increase in cash used for payables and other liabilities, partially offset by an increase in cash provided by trade accounts receivable which corresponds with the decrease in revenues.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased $405.3 million, approximately 109%, in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The increase in cash used was primarily driven by an increase in cash used for acquisitions related to the 2023 acquisition of M&M, an increase in net capital expenditures, and higher purchases of lease equipment.
Net Capital Expenditures
The following table sets forth our net capital expenditures for the periods indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Purchases of transportation equipment | | $ | 500.6 | | | $ | 321.1 | |
Purchases of other property and equipment | | 33.9 | | | 38.4 | |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | | (106.2) | | | (101.1) | |
Net capital expenditures | | $ | 428.3 | | | $ | 258.4 | |
Net capital expenditures increased $169.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was driven by a $179.5 million increase in purchases of transportation equipment mainly due to replacement equipment, growth capital, and higher costs for new equipment. Proceeds from sale of property and equipment were comparable year over year. 2023 had more proceeds from equipment sales while 2022 included the proceeds from the Canada property.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities decreased $65.4 million, approximately 64%, in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to $91.0 million of net proceeds from our revolving credit agreements and $50.0 million of proceeds from long-term debt in 2023, partially offset by $51.0 million of treasury stock repurchases during 2023 and $10.0 million of additional private placement note repayments in 2023.
Other Considerations that Could Affect Our Results, Liquidity, or Capital Resources
Factors that Could Result in a Goodwill Impairment
Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually using the discounted cash flow, guideline public company, and guideline transaction methods, as applicable, to calculate the fair values of our reporting units. Key inputs used in the discounted cash flow approach include growth rates for sales and operating profit, perpetuity growth assumptions, and discount rates. Key inputs used in the guideline public company and guideline transaction methods include EBITDA valuation multiples of comparable companies and transactions. If interest rates rise or EBITDA valuation multiples of comparable companies and transactions decline, the calculated fair values of our reporting units will decrease, which could impact the results of our goodwill impairment tests.
We will perform our annual evaluation of goodwill for impairment as of October 31, 2023, with such analysis expected to be finalized during the fourth quarter. As part of our annual process of updating our goodwill impairment evaluation, we will assess the impact of current operating results and our resulting management actions to determine whether they have an impact on the long-term valuation of reporting units and the related recoverability of our goodwill.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2023, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.
Contractual Obligations
See the disclosure under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Contractual Obligations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2022. There were no material changes to our contractual obligations during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
We have reviewed our critical accounting policies and considered whether new critical accounting estimates or other significant changes to our accounting policies require additional disclosures. We have found that the disclosures made in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 are still current and that there have been no significant changes.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our market risks have not changed significantly from the market risks discussed in the section entitled “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 as filed with the SEC on February 17, 2023.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Changes in Internal Control
In May 2023, we began the implementation of a new ERP system which replaced our core financial systems. The new ERP system is designed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of data by streamlining data sources, simplifying complex processes, and reducing manual processes. As part of the implementation process, we made several modifications to our internal control processes and procedures which did not result in significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting. As we continue to evaluate the new ERP system, we may change our processes and procedures, which may result in changes to our internal control over financial reporting. As such changes occur, we will evaluate quarterly whether such changes materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
There have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is party to various lawsuits in the ordinary course of its business. For information relating to legal proceedings, see Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, other than the risk described below.
We recently began the deployment of a new ERP system, and challenges with the implementation of the system may adversely impact our business and operations.
In May 2023, we began the implementation of a new ERP system to support and streamline our core financial systems. This implementation requires the integration of the new system with multiple new and existing information systems and business processes. The new ERP system is designed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of data by streamlining data sources, simplifying complex processes, and reducing manual processes. The ERP implementation was substantially complete during the quarter, and we anticipate that it will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023. Any disruptions, deficiencies, or other problems associated with the implementation of our ERP system, such as quality issues, programming errors, or any cost increases could adversely affect our ability to operate our business, produce timely and accurate financial statements, or comply with applicable regulations. This could result in negative impacts on our business, operations, and stock price or could subject us to potential liability or investigation by regulatory authorities. Additionally, the implementation involves greater utilization of third-party cloud computing services in connection with our business operations. Problems faced by us or our third-party providers relating to this implementation, including technological or business-related disruptions and cybersecurity threats, could adversely impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition for future periods. Any failures identified within our internal controls as a result of this implementation, even if quickly remediated, or difficulties encountered during implementation, may adversely impact our operating results or hinder our ability to report our financial results in a timely and accurate basis.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table sets forth information regarding the purchases of our equity securities made by or on behalf of us or any affiliated purchaser (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 10b-18) during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Period | | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1) (in millions) |
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023 | | 161,801 | | | $ | 28.91 | | | 161,801 | | | $ | 109.2 | |
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 | | 157,905 | | | 30.05 | | | 157,905 | | | 104.4 | |
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 | | 177,729 | | | 28.19 | | | 177,729 | | | 99.4 | |
Total | | 497,435 | | | | | 497,435 | | | |
(1)On February 1, 2023, the Company announced that the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $150.0 million of its Class A and/or Class B common shares over the next three years. The program does not obligate the Company to repurchase a minimum number of shares and is intended to help offset the dilutive effect of equity grants to employees over time. Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares in privately negotiated and/or open market transactions. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $99.4 million remaining available to repurchase.
Limitation Upon Payment of Dividends
The 2022 Credit Facility includes covenants limiting our ability to pay dividends or make distributions on our capital stock if a default exists under the 2022 Credit Facility or would be caused by giving effect to such dividend.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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10.1 | | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | 001-38054 | | 9/1/2023 |
10.2 | | | | 8-K | | 10.2 | | 001-38054 | | 9/1/2023 |
10.3 | | | | 8-K | | 10.3 | | 001-38054 | | 9/1/2023 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant, Schneider National, Inc., has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC. |
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Date: | November 2, 2023 | /s/ Darrell G. Campbell |
| | Darrell G. Campbell |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |