10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

OR

¨ 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: 001-16545

LOGO

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   13-4146982
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2000 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, New York   10577
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(914) 701-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer x    Accelerated filer ¨    Non-accelerated filer ¨    Smaller reporting company ¨
      (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of July 31, 2013, there were 25,242,025 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

  
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (unaudited)

     2   
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)

     3   
  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)

     4   
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)

     5   
  

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity as of and for the Six Months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)

     6   
  

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

     7   

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     16   

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     30   

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

     30   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

     31   

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

     31   

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     31   

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

     31   
  

Signatures

     32   
  

Exhibit Index

     33   


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     June 30, 2013     December 31, 2012  

Assets

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 355,775     $ 409,763  

Short-term investments

     11,729       10,119  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,006 and $3,172, respectively

     113,271       127,704  

Prepaid maintenance

     20,248       22,293  

Deferred taxes

     35,083       26,390  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     38,339       36,726  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     574,445       632,995  

Property and Equipment

    

Flight equipment

     2,682,577       2,209,782  

Ground equipment

     43,954       39,230  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (217,534     (185,419

Purchase deposits for flight equipment

     19,817       147,946  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     2,528,814       2,211,539  

Other Assets

    

Long-term investments and accrued interest

     130,150       140,498  

Deposits and other assets

     139,795       132,120  

Intangible assets, net

     33,230       35,533  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 3,406,434     $ 3,152,685  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 35,891     $ 20,789  

Accrued liabilities

     151,923       152,467  

Current portion of long-term debt

     242,417       154,760  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     430,231       328,016  

Other Liabilities

    

Long-term debt

     1,330,345       1,149,282  

Deferred taxes

     270,133       265,384  

Other liabilities

     126,840       121,899  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

     1,727,318       1,536,565  

Commitments and contingencies

    

Equity

    

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued

            

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 28,192,693 and 27,672,924 shares issued, 25,237,814 and 26,443,441, shares outstanding (net of treasury stock), as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively

     282       277  

Additional paid-in-capital

     536,747       544,421  

Treasury stock, at cost; 2,954,879 and 1,229,483 shares, respectively

     (118,103     (44,850

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (13,451     (14,263

Retained earnings

     838,814       798,676  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,244,289       1,284,261  

Noncontrolling interest

     4,596       3,843  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     1,248,885       1,288,104  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 3,406,434     $ 3,152,685  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012  

Operating Revenue

        

ACMI

   $ 181,957     $ 160,421     $ 363,127     $ 315,124  

AMC charter

     94,135       138,014       192,172       259,308  

Commercial charter

     117,783       120,827       208,883       197,774  

Dry leasing

     6,223       2,862       9,970       5,807  

Other

     3,475       2,581       6,757       5,996  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Revenue

     403,573       424,705       780,909       784,009  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

        

Aircraft fuel

     102,743       117,571       196,101       212,334  

Salaries, wages and benefits

     72,518       73,378       145,049       144,254  

Maintenance, materials and repairs

     43,477       43,371       101,846       96,351  

Aircraft rent

     42,247       42,758       82,255       82,176  

Depreciation and amortization

     20,371       13,877       38,179       28,180  

Passenger and ground handling services

     17,300       18,618       34,072       31,389  

Navigation fees, landing fees and other rent

     16,351       15,882       30,463       28,937  

Travel

     13,771       14,823       28,950       27,443  

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (399     (1,163     (422     (1,359

Other

     26,733       29,472       53,358       57,607  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

     355,112       368,587       709,851       707,312  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     48,461       56,118       71,058       76,697  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating Expenses (Income)

        

Interest income

     (4,978     (4,887     (10,154     (9,796

Interest expense

     20,677       15,631       39,117       29,594  

Capitalized interest

     (292     (5,952     (1,694     (12,304

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     994       142       994       142  

Other expense (income), net

     1,104       1,082       1,656       785  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-operating Expenses (Income)

     17,505       6,016       29,919       8,421  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     30,956       50,102       41,139       68,276  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     9,993       18,906       73       26,140  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

     20,963       31,196       41,066       42,136  

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     903       344       928       (1,551
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 20,060     $ 30,852     $ 40,138     $ 43,687  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.78     $ 1.17     $ 1.54     $ 1.66  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.78     $ 1.16     $ 1.54     $ 1.65  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares:

        

Basic

     25,691       26,428       26,009       26,394  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     25,716       26,511       26,076       26,500  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012  

Net Income

   $ 20,963     $ 31,196     $ 41,066     $ 42,136  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

        

Interest rate derivatives:

        

Net change in fair value

                       (713

Reclassification into earnings

     767       779       1,537       1,032  

Income tax benefit (expense)

     (279     (279     (558     (112

Foreign currency translation:

        

Translation adjustment

     (28     (80     (342     77  

Income tax benefit (expense)

           25             (16
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     460       445       637       268  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

     21,423       31,641       41,703       42,404  

Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     888       316       753       (1,520
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 20,535     $ 31,325     $ 40,950     $ 43,924  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012  

Operating Activities:

    

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 40,138     $ 43,687  

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     928       (1,551
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

     41,066       42,136  

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     45,374       32,447  

Accretion of debt securities discount

     (4,591     (4,373

Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts

     17       637  

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     994       142  

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (422     (1,359

Deferred taxes

     (548     25,872  

Stock-based compensation expense

     7,866       8,994  

Changes in:

    

Accounts receivable

     11,844       (5,681

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     9,478       7,290  

Deposits and other assets

     481       (12,964

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     16,618       (7,203
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     128,177       85,938  

Investing Activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (19,491     (18,443

Purchase deposits and delivery payments for flight equipment

     (342,584     (161,477

Investment in debt securities

           (1,179

Proceeds from short-term investments

     4,422       3,915  

Proceeds from insurance

     9,109        

Proceeds from disposal of aircraft

     2,100       2,515  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

     (346,444     (174,669

Financing Activities:

    

Proceeds from debt issuance

     510,808       328,221  

Refund of accelerated share repurchase

     13,510        

Prepayment of accelerated share repurchase

     (29,510      

Purchase of treasury stock

     (73,253     (3,249

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense

     465       544  

Payment of debt issuance costs

     (13,096     (10,004

Payments of debt

     (244,645     (180,820
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     164,279       134,692  

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (53,988     45,961  

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

     409,763       187,111  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

   $ 355,775       233,072  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Common
Stock
     Treasury
Stock
    Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Retained
Earnings
     Total
Stockholders’
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total
Equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 275      $ (41,499   $ 525,670     $ (15,683   $ 668,749      $ 1,137,512     $ 3,863     $ 1,141,375  

Net Income

                                  43,687        43,687       (1,551     42,136  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                           237               237       31       268  

Stock option and restricted stock compensation

                    8,994                      8,994              8,994  

Purchase of 69,947 shares of treasury stock

             (3,249                           (3,249            (3,249

Issuance of 204,767 shares of restricted stock

     2               (2                                    

Tax benefit on restricted stock and stock options

                    544                      544              544  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2012

   $ 277      $ (44,748   $ 535,206     $ (15,446   $ 712,436      $ 1,187,725     $ 2,343     $ 1,190,068  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Common
Stock
     Treasury
Stock
    Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Retained
Earnings
     Total
Stockholders’
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total
Equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2012

   $ 277      $ (44,850   $ 544,421     $ (14,263   $ 798,676      $ 1,284,261     $ 3,843     $ 1,288,104  

Net Income

                                  40,138        40,138       928       41,066  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                           812               812       (175     637  

Stock option and restricted stock compensation

                    7,866                      7,866              7,866  

Purchase of 1,725,396 shares of treasury stock

             (73,253                           (73,253            (73,253

Issuance of 519,769 shares of restricted stock

     5               (5                                    

Prepayment of accelerated share repurchase

                    (29,510                    (29,510            (29,510

Refund of accelerated share repurchase

                    13,510                      13,510              13,510  

Tax benefit on restricted stock and stock options

                    465                      465              465  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2013

   $ 282      $ (118,103   $ 536,747     $ (13,451   $ 838,814      $ 1,244,289     $ 4,596     $ 1,248,885  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2013

1. Basis of Presentation

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the holding company, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“AAWW”) and its consolidated subsidiaries. AAWW is the parent company of its principal operating subsidiary, Atlas Air, Inc. (“Atlas”), and of Polar Air Cargo LLC (“Old Polar”). AAWW is also the parent company of several subsidiaries related to our dry leasing services (collectively referred to as “Titan”). In addition, we are the primary beneficiary of Global Supply Systems Limited (“GSS”), a consolidated subsidiary. AAWW has a 51% equity interest and 75% voting interest in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (“Polar”). We record our share of Polar’s results under the equity method of accounting.

The terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” mean AAWW and all entities included in its consolidated financial statements.

We provide outsourced aircraft and aviation operating solutions throughout the world, serving Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America through: (i) contractual service arrangements, including those through which we provide aircraft to customers and value-added services, including crew, maintenance and insurance (“ACMI”), as well as those through which we provide crew, maintenance and insurance, with the customer providing the aircraft (“CMI”); (ii) military charter services provided to the U.S. Military Air Mobility Command (the “AMC”) (“AMC Charter”); (iii) seasonal, commercial and ad-hoc charter services (“Commercial Charter”); and (iv) dry leasing of aircraft and engines (“Dry Leasing” or “Dry Lease”).

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes (the “Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) requirements for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and consequently, exclude certain disclosures normally included in audited consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes included in the AAWW Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which includes additional disclosures and a summary of our significant accounting policies. In our opinion, the Financial Statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, necessary to fairly state the financial position of AAWW and its consolidated subsidiaries as of June 30, 2013, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, and shareholders’ equity as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

Our quarterly results are subject to seasonal and other fluctuations, and the operating results for any quarter are therefore not necessarily indicative of results that may be otherwise expected for the entire year.

Except for per share data, all dollar amounts are in thousands unless otherwise noted.

2. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new guidance requiring additional information about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income, including changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances by component and significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The new guidance was effective as of the beginning of 2013 and its adoption did not have any impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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3. Related Parties

DHL Investment and Polar

DHL Network Operations (USA), Inc. (“DHL”), a subsidiary of Deutsche Post AG (“DP”), holds a 49% equity interest and a 25% voting interest in Polar. Polar is a variable interest entity that is not consolidated because we are not the primary beneficiary as the risks associated with the direct costs of operation are with DHL. Under a 20-year blocked space agreement that was subsequently amended (the “BSA”), Polar provides air cargo capacity to DHL through Polar’s network for DHL Express services. Atlas has several agreements with Polar to provide ACMI, CMI, administrative, sales and ground support services to one another. We do not have any financial exposure to fund debt obligations or operating losses of Polar, except for any liquidated damages that we could incur under these agreements. The following table summarizes our transactions with Polar:

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
Revenue and Expenses:    June 30, 2013      June 30, 2012      June 30, 2013      June 30, 2012  

ACMI segment revenue from Polar

   $ 71,205      $ 60,986      $ 142,052      $ 121,680  

Other revenue from Polar

   $ 2,837      $ 2,837      $ 5,675      $ 5,675  

Ground handling and airport fees paid to Polar

   $ 334      $ 1,188      $ 671      $ 2,186  
Accounts receivable/payable as of:    June 30, 2013      December 31, 2012                

Receivables from Polar

   $ 5,053      $ 3,290        

Payables to Polar

   $ 94      $ 797        

Aggregate Carrying Value of Polar

Investment as of:

     June 30, 2013         December 31, 2012         
  

 

 

    

 

 

       
   $ 4,870      $ 4,870        

GATS

We hold a 50% equity and voting interest in Global Aviation Technical Solutions Co. Ltd. (“GATS”), a joint venture with an unrelated third party. The purpose of the joint venture is to purchase rotable parts and source repair services for those parts, primarily for our 747-8F aircraft. The joint venture is a variable interest entity and we have not consolidated GATS because we are not the primary beneficiary as we do not exercise financial control. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, our investment in GATS was $12.4 million and $12.3 million, respectively, and our maximum exposure to losses from the entity is limited to our investment, which is composed primarily of rotable inventory parts. GATS does not have any third-party debt obligations.

4. Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). Inputs used to measure fair value are classified in the following hierarchy:

 

  Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

  Level 2 Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or inactive quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets;

 

  Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

We endeavor to utilize the best available information to measure fair value.

We maintain Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments, which include cash on hand, demand deposits, other cash investments that are highly liquid in nature and have original maturities of three months or less at acquisition, money market funds, certificates of deposit and the current portion of debt securities. The carrying value of Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments is based on cost, which approximates fair value.

 

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Long-term investments consist of debt securities for which we have both the ability and the intent to hold until maturity. These investments are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. The fair value of our Long-term investments is based on a discounted cash flow analysis using the contractual cash flows of the investments and a discount rate derived from unadjusted quoted interest rates for debt securities of comparable risk. Such debt securities represent investments in Pass-Through Trust Certificates related to enhanced equipment trust certificates (“EETCs”) issued by Atlas in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Interest on debt securities and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method are included in Interest income.

The fair value of our EETCs is measured based on Level 3 inputs. When available, we use quoted market prices of our equipment notes as a basis for valuing the EETCs. If not available, fair value is based on a discounted cash flow analysis using current borrowing rates for instruments with similar terms.

The fair values of our term loans and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (“Ex-Im Bank”) guaranteed notes are based on a discounted cash flow analysis using current borrowing rates for instruments with similar terms.

The following table summarizes the carrying amount, estimated fair value and classification of our financial instruments as of:

 

     June 30, 2013  
     Carrying Value      Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 355,775      $ 355,775      $ 355,775      $      $  

Short-term investments

     11,729        11,729                      11,729  

Long-term investments and accrued interest

     130,150        177,670                      177,670  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 497,654      $ 545,174      $ 355,775      $      $ 189,399  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Term loans

   $ 617,221      $ 611,160      $      $      $ 611,160  

Ex-Im Bank guaranteed notes

     681,521        651,844                      651,844  

EETCs

     274,021        353,686                      353,686  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,572,763      $ 1,616,690      $      $      $ 1,616,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

      December 31, 2012  
      Carrying Value      Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 409,763      $ 409,763      $ 409,763      $      $  

Short-term investments

     10,119        10,119                      10,119  

Long-term investments and accrued interest

     140,498        177,740                      177,740  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 560,380      $ 597,622      $ 409,763      $      $ 187,859  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Term loans

   $ 450,652      $ 461,530      $      $      $ 461,530  

Ex-Im Bank guaranteed notes

     560,078        556,742                      556,742  

EETCs

     293,312        325,187                      325,187  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,304,042        1,343,459                      1,343,459  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents the carrying value, gross unrealized gain (loss) and fair value of our long-term investments by contractual maturity as of:

 

     June 30, 2013      December 31, 2012  
     Carrying
Value
     Gross
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
     Fair
Value
     Carrying
Value
     Gross
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
     Fair
Value
 

Debt securities

                 

Due after one but within five years

   $      $      $      $ 8,365      $ 1,404      $ 9,769  

Due after five but within ten years

     130,150        47,520        177,670        132,133        35,838        167,971  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 130,150      $ 47,520      $ 177,670      $ 140,498      $ 37,242      $ 177,740  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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5. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of:

 

     June 30, 2013      December 31, 2012  

Maintenance

   $ 51,534      $ 38,475  

Salaries, wages and benefits

     21,892        32,734  

Aircraft fuel

     20,054        19,882  

Deferred revenue

     16,955        18,619  

Other

     41,488        42,757  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

   $ 151,923      $ 152,467  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

6. Debt

Ex-Im Bank Guaranteed Notes

On January 30, 2012, we entered into a term loan facility for up to $864.8 million with Apple Bank for Savings, guaranteed by Ex-Im Bank to finance up to six 747-8F aircraft deliveries (the “Ex-Im Bank Facility”). The Ex-Im Bank Facility consists of up to six separate term loans, each secured by a mortgage on a 747-8F aircraft. In connection with entry into the Ex-Im Bank Facility, we have agreed to pay usual and customary commitment and other fees associated with this type of financing. Borrowings under the Ex-Im Bank Facility initially accrue interest at a variable rate, payable quarterly at London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus a margin. The Ex-Im Bank Facility provides options to refinance the loans through the issuance of bonds in the capital markets or to convert the loans to a fixed rate. The Ex-Im Bank Facility contains customary covenants and event of default provisions. In addition, there are certain operating conditions under the Ex-Im Bank Facility that we must meet.

On May 16, 2013, we borrowed $143.0 million under the Ex-Im Bank Facility as a variable-rate loan secured by a mortgage against one 747-8F (aircraft tail number N855GT). On May 28, 2013, we refinanced the loan through the issuance of twelve-year fixed-rate notes in the amount of $143.0 million (the “First 2013 Ex-Im Guaranteed Notes”). The First 2013 Ex-Im Guaranteed Notes accrue interest at a fixed rate of 1.83% with principal and interest payable quarterly.

Term Loans

On March 7, 2013, we entered into a $119.5 million term loan secured by a mortgage on a 777-200LRF aircraft (manufacturer serial number 36201) for a period of 89 months with a final payment of $62.4 million due in July 2020 (the “First 2013 Term Loan”). In connection with entry into the First 2013 Term Loan, we paid usual and customary fees. The First 2013 Term Loan accrues interest at a variable rate, payable quarterly, at LIBOR plus a margin and contains customary covenants and event of default provisions.

On March 28, 2013, we entered into a $105.4 million six-month term loan secured by a mortgage on a 747-8F aircraft (aircraft tail number N854GT) (the “First 2013 Bridge Loan”). In connection with entry into the First 2013 Bridge Loan, we paid usual and customary fees. The First 2013 Bridge Loan accrues interest at a variable rate, payable monthly, at LIBOR plus a margin and contains customary covenants and event of default provisions.

7. Segment Reporting

We have the following four reportable segments: ACMI (which includes CMI), AMC Charter, Commercial Charter and Dry Leasing. We use an economic performance metric (“Direct Contribution”) that shows the profitability of each segment after allocation of operating and ownership costs. The following table sets forth Operating Revenue and Direct Contribution for our reportable business segments reconciled to Operating Income and Income before Income Taxes:

 

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     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012  

Operating Revenue:

        

ACMI

   $ 181,957     $ 160,421     $ 363,127     $ 315,124  

AMC Charter

     94,135       138,014       192,172       259,308  

Commercial Charter

     117,783       120,827       208,883       197,774  

Dry Leasing

     6,223       2,862       9,970       5,807  

Other

     3,475       2,581       6,757       5,996  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Revenue

   $ 403,573     $ 424,705     $ 780,909     $ 784,009  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Direct Contribution:

        

ACMI

   $ 55,063     $ 40,793     $ 95,007     $ 64,948  

AMC Charter

     12,658       29,984       25,395       50,565  

Commercial Charter

     (2,480     10,081       (11,164     11,957  

Dry Leasing

     2,437       1,253       3,613       2,589  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Direct Contribution for Reportable Segments

     67,678       82,111       112,851       130,059  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Add back (subtract):

        

Unallocated income and expenses, net

     (36,127     (33,030     (71,140     (63,000

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     (994     (142     (994     (142

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     399       1,163       422       1,359  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before Income Taxes

     30,956       50,102       41,139       68,276  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Add back (subtract):

        

Interest income

     (4,978     (4,887     (10,154     (9,796

Interest expense

     20,677       15,631       39,117       29,594  

Capitalized interest

     (292     (5,952     (1,694     (12,304

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     994       142       994       142  

Other expense (income), net

     1,104       1,082       1,656       785  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

   $ 48,461     $ 56,118     $ 71,058     $ 76,697  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We are exposed to a concentration of revenue to the AMC and Polar (see Note 3 for further discussion regarding Polar). No other customer accounted for 10.0% or more of our Total Operating Revenue. We have not experienced credit issues with either of these customers.

8. Legal Proceedings

Department of Justice Investigation and Related Litigation

In 2010, Old Polar entered into a plea agreement with the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) relating to the previously disclosed DOJ investigation concerning alleged manipulation by cargo carriers of fuel surcharges and other rate components for air cargo services (the “DOJ Investigation”).

As a result of the DOJ Investigation, the Company and Old Polar have been named defendants, along with a number of other cargo carriers, in several class actions in the United States arising from allegations about the pricing practices of a number of air cargo carriers that have now been consolidated for pre-trial purposes in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The consolidated complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants, including the Company and Old Polar, manipulated the market price for air cargo services sold domestically and abroad through the use of surcharges, in violation of United States, state, and European Union antitrust laws. The suit seeks treble damages and injunctive relief.

In 2007, the Company and Old Polar commenced an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court against each of the plaintiffs in this class action litigation seeking to enjoin the plaintiffs from prosecuting claims against the Company and Old Polar that arose prior to 2004, the date on which the Company and Old Polar emerged from bankruptcy. In 2007, the plaintiffs consented to the injunctive relief requested and the bankruptcy court entered an order enjoining plaintiffs from prosecuting Company claims arising prior to 2004.

 

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The court in the antitrust class actions has heard and decided a number of procedural motions. Among those was the plaintiffs’ motion to join Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. as an additional defendant, which the court granted on April 13, 2011. There was substantial pre-trial written discovery and document production, and a number of depositions were taken. The case is currently in the class certification phase. We are unable to reasonably predict the court’s ruling on the motion or the ultimate outcome of the litigation.

The Company, Old Polar and a number of other cargo carriers have also been named as defendants in civil class action suits in the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Canada that are substantially similar to the class action suits in the United States. The plaintiffs in the British Columbia case have indicated they do not intend to pursue their lawsuit against the Company and Old Polar. We are unable to reasonably predict the outcome of the litigation in Ontario and Quebec.

If the Company or Old Polar were to incur an unfavorable outcome in connection with one or more of the matters described above, such outcome is not expected to materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and/or cash flows.

Brazilian Customs Claim

Old Polar was cited for two alleged customs violations in Sao Paulo, Brazil, relating to shipments of goods dating back to 1999 and 2000. Each claim asserts that goods listed on the flight manifest of two separate Old Polar scheduled service flights were not on board the aircraft upon arrival and therefore were improperly brought into Brazil. The two claims, which also seek unpaid customs duties, taxes and penalties from the date of the alleged infraction, are approximately $8.8 million in aggregate based on June 30, 2013 exchange rates.

In both cases, we believe that the amounts claimed are substantially overstated due to a calculation error when considering the type and amount of goods allegedly missing, among other things. Furthermore, we may seek appropriate indemnity from the shipper in each claim as may be feasible. In the pending claim for one of the cases, we have received an administrative decision dismissing the claim in its entirety, which remains subject to a mandatory appeal by the Brazil customs authorities. As required to defend such claims, we have made deposits pending resolution of these matters. The balances were $5.9 million as of June 30, 2013 and $6.3 million as of December 31, 2012, and are included in Deposits and other assets.

We are currently defending these and other Brazilian customs claims and the ultimate disposition of these claims, either individually or in the aggregate, is not expected to materially affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Trademark Matters

Since 2005, we have been involved in ongoing litigation in Europe against Atlas Transport, an unrelated and unaffiliated entity, over the use of the name “Atlas”. Following application by us to register the mark “ATLAS AIR” in the European Union (“EU”), opposition from Atlas Transport and follow-up filings by us, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (“OHIM”), which handles trademark matters in the EU, declared Atlas Transport’s own trademark “ATLAS” partially invalid because of the prior existence of our Benelux trademark registration. In 2008, OHIM’s First Board of Appeal upheld the lower panel’s decision, and Atlas Transport appealed that decision to the EU General Court (formally the Court of First Instance), which upheld the court’s decision on May 18, 2011. Atlas Transport appealed that ruling to the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”). On March 9, 2012, the ECJ denied the appeal, bringing to an end that aspect of the OHIM proceedings. The Company’s request for OHIM to resume another aspect of the proceedings remains pending.

In 2007, Atlas Transport also filed a lawsuit in the Netherlands challenging the validity of our Benelux trademark. In 2009, following completion of its proceedings, the court issued a judgment in favor of us. Atlas Transport appealed that decision to the Dutch Court of Appeal, but the judgment took effect immediately upon entry. The appeal remains pending.

In 2009, Atlas Transport instituted a trademark infringement lawsuit against us in the regional court in Hamburg, Germany. The amended complaint alleges that Atlas Air has been unlawfully using Atlas Transport’s trademark in Germany without permission and should be required to render information on the scope of use and pay compensation. In a supplementary motion, Atlas Transport asserts a cease and desist claim against Atlas Air, to be considered if the court denies the claim for compensation. On May 31, 2011, the court dismissed the case and Atlas Transport filed an appeal, which remains pending.

 

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We believe that the ultimate disposition of these claims, either individually or in the aggregate, will not materially affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Other

We have certain other contingencies incident to the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the ultimate disposition of such other contingencies is not expected to materially affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

9. Stock Repurchase

In 2008, we announced a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of our common stock. Purchases may be made at our discretion in the form of open market repurchase programs, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchase programs or a combination of these methods. The actual timing and amount of our repurchases will depend on Company and market conditions. Repurchased shares are included in Treasury stock.

On February 19, 2013, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase program agreement (“ASR”) with a financial institution for the repurchase of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of a minimum of $25.0 million up to a maximum of $50.0 million (the “First 2013 ASR”). On April 25, 2013, the First 2013 ASR was settled. In the aggregate, we repurchased 903,301 shares for $36.5 million at an average cost of $40.40 per share.

On May 22, 2013, we entered into a second ASR with a financial institution for the repurchase of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of a minimum of $35.0 million up to a maximum of $44.0 million (the “Second 2013 ASR”). As of June 30, 2013, we paid $44.0 million to the financial institution and received an initial delivery of 615,791 shares. The Second 2013 ASR is expected to conclude no later than October 18, 2013, although the termination date may be accelerated at the financial institution’s option. At the conclusion of the Second 2013 ASR, any excess prepayment amount will be returned to us and we may receive additional shares, or may be required to settle in cash or shares (at our election).

Under both ASRs, the number of shares repurchased by us is generally based on the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the terms of the ASRs less a pre-determined discount. We accounted for both ASRs as a repurchase of common stock and as forward contracts indexed to our own common stock. We have determined that the forward contracts met all of the applicable criteria for equity classification and, therefore, neither ASR was accounted for as a derivative instrument.

10. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) represent net income attributable to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the measurement period. Diluted EPS represent net income attributable to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the measurement period while also giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Anti-dilutive options that were out of the money for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were de minimis and excluded.

 

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The calculations of basic and diluted EPS were as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30, 2013      June 30, 2012      June 30, 2013      June 30, 2012  

Numerator:

           

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 20,060      $ 30,852      $ 40,138      $ 43,687  

Denominator:

           

Basic EPS weighted average shares outstanding

     25,691        26,428        26,009        26,394  

Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock

     25        83        67        106  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted EPS weighted average shares outstanding

     25,716        26,511        26,076        26,500  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EPS:

           

Basic

   $ 0.78      $ 1.17      $ 1.54      $ 1.66  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.78      $ 1.16      $ 1.54      $ 1.65  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted shares reflect the potential dilution that could occur from stock options and restricted share units using the treasury stock method. The calculation does not include restricted share units in which performance or market conditions were not satisfied of 0.4 million and 0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively and 0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table summarizes the components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

 

     Interest Rate
Derivatives
    Foreign Currency
Translation
    Total  

Balance as of December 31, 2012

   $ (14,618   $ 355     $ (14,263

Reclassification into earnings

     1,537             1,537  

Translation adjustment

           (167     (167

Tax effect

     (558           (558
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2013

   $ (13,639   $ 188     $ (13,451
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest Rate Derivatives

As of June 30, 2013, there was $21.4 million of unamortized realized loss before taxes remaining in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to terminated forward-starting interest rate swaps, which had been designated as cash flow hedges to effectively fix the interest rates on two 747-8F financings in 2011. The loss is amortized and reclassified into Interest expense over the remaining life of the related debt. Realized losses reclassified into earnings were $0.8 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Realized losses reclassified into earnings were $1.5 million and $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Realized losses expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months are $3.0 million as of June 30, 2013.

12. Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rates were 32.3% and 37.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. Our effective income tax rates were 0.2% and 38.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. The effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to an income tax benefit of $14.2 million related to extraterritorial income (“ETI”) from certain of our aircraft. We recognized this income tax benefit based on a decision in a recent court case. The effective rates also differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate due to the income tax impact of foreign operations taxed at different rates, U.S. state income taxes, the non-deductibility of certain expenses for tax purposes, and the relationship of these items to our projected operating results for the year. For interim accounting purposes, we recognize income taxes using an estimated annual effective tax rate.

 

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As a result of current and expected future growth in our Dry Leasing business, we determined that the net earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries engaged in this business will be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. As a result of our assertion to indefinitely reinvest these net earnings, we recognized an income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2013, which favorably impacted the effective rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2013, our undistributed net earnings of foreign subsidiaries for which deferred taxes have not been provided were $5.4 million, and the unrecognized deferred tax liability associated with these earnings was $1.9 million.

13. Subsequent Events

On July 10, 2013, we purchased a 777-200LRF aircraft that is being leased to a customer on a long-term basis. As part of the transaction, we assumed a $90.5 million term loan secured by a mortgage on the aircraft (manufacturer serial number 35606) with a remaining term of 93 months (the “Second 2013 Term Loan”). The Second 2013 Term Loan is guaranteed by Ex-Im Bank although it is not part of our Ex-Im Bank Facility. The Second 2013 Term Loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4.37% with principal and interest payable quarterly and contains customary covenants and event of default provisions.

On July 31 2013, we purchased a 777-200LRF aircraft that is being leased to a customer on a long-term basis. As part of the transaction, we entered into a $110.0 million term loan secured by a mortgage on the aircraft (manufacturer serial number 36200) for a period of 88 months with a final payment of $50.0 million due in November 2020 (the “Third 2013 Term Loan”). In connection with entry into the Third 2013 Term Loan, we paid usual and customary fees. The Third 2013 Term Loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4.18% with principal and interest payable quarterly and contains customary covenants and event of default provisions.

 

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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 our unaudited Financial Statements appearing in this report and our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Background

Certain Terms — Glossary

The following represents terms and statistics specific to our business and industry. They are used by management to evaluate and measure operations, results, productivity and efficiency.

 

Block Hour    The time interval between when an aircraft departs the terminal until it arrives at the destination terminal.
C Check    High-level or “heavy” airframe maintenance checks, which are more intensive in scope than Line Maintenance and are generally performed between 18 and 24 months depending on aircraft type.
D Check    High-level or “heavy” airframe maintenance checks, which are the most extensive in scope and are generally performed between six and nine years depending on aircraft type.
Heavy Maintenance    Scheduled maintenance activities, which are extensive in scope and are primarily based on time intervals, including, but not limited to, C Checks, D Checks and engine overhauls.
Line Maintenance    Unscheduled maintenance to rectify events occurring during normal day-to-day operations.
Non-heavy Maintenance    Discrete maintenance activities for the overhaul and repair of specific aircraft components.
Revenue Per    An amount calculated by dividing Operating revenues by Block Hours.
Block Hour   
Yield    The average amount a customer pays to fly one tonne of cargo one mile.

Business Overview

We are a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating solutions. As such, we manage and operate the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighters. We provide unique value to our customers by giving them access to highly reliable new production freighters that deliver the lowest unit cost in the marketplace combined with outsourced aircraft operating services that we believe lead the industry in terms of quality and global scale. Our customers include airlines, express delivery providers, freight forwarders, the U.S. military and charter brokers. We provide global services with operations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America.

Our primary service offerings encompass the following:

 

   

ACMI, whereby we provide outsourced cargo aircraft operating solutions, including the provision of an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance, while customers assume fuel, demand and Yield risk;

 

   

CMI, which is part of our ACMI business segment, whereby we provide outsourced cargo and passenger aircraft operating solutions including the provision of crew, maintenance and insurance, while customers provide the aircraft and assume fuel, demand and Yield risk;

 

   

AMC Charter services, whereby we provide cargo and passenger aircraft charter services for the AMC. The AMC pays a fixed charter fee that includes fuel, insurance, landing fees, overfly and all other operational fees and costs;

 

   

Commercial Charter, whereby we provide cargo and passenger aircraft charters to customers, including brokers, cruise-ship operators, freight forwarders, direct shippers and airlines. The customer generally pays a fixed charter fee that includes fuel, insurance, landing fees, overfly and all other operational fees and costs; and

 

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Dry Leasing, whereby we provide aircraft and/or engine leasing solutions.

We look to achieve our growth plans to enhance stakeholder value by:

 

   

Delivering superior service quality to our valued customers;

 

   

Aggressively managing our fleet with a focus on leading-edge aircraft;

 

   

Focusing on securing long-term customer contracts;

 

   

Driving significant and ongoing productivity improvements;

 

   

Selectively pursuing and evaluating future acquisitions and alliances; and

 

   

Building our brand and increasing our market share.

See “Business Overview” and “Business Strategy” in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

Business Developments

Our ACMI results for the first half of 2013, compared to 2012, were positively impacted by the following events:

 

   

Between March and June 2012, we began CMI flying the first three of five 767-200 freighters owned by DHL. We began flying the fourth during July 2012 and the fifth during November 2012.

 

   

In May and July 2012, we took delivery of two 747-8F aircraft that we placed in service with Panalpina Air & Ocean Ltd (“Panalpina”) under an ACMI agreement, which replaced two 747-400F aircraft.

 

   

In June 2012, we began ACMI flying a 747-400F aircraft for Etihad Airways (“Etihad”), which was the first 747-400F aircraft in its global network.

 

   

In July 2012, we began ACMI flying an additional 747-400F aircraft for Polar and DHL, which increased the size of our fleet flying for DHL from eight to nine aircraft.

 

   

In October and December 2012, we took delivery of two 747-8F aircraft that we placed into ACMI service with Polar and DHL, replacing two 747-400 aircraft.

 

   

In January and February 2013, we began CMI flying two new 767-300ERF aircraft owned by DHL.

 

   

In April 2013, we began ACMI flying a 747-400F aircraft for Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Ltd., (“Chapman Freeborn”) which was the first dedicated 747-400F aircraft in its network.

 

   

In May 2013, we took delivery of a 747-8F aircraft that we placed into ACMI service with Etihad, which was the first 747-8F aircraft in its global network.

In June 2013, we signed a CMI agreement with MLW Air, LLC. (“MLW Air”) to operate a VIP-configured 767-200 passenger aircraft, with service expected to begin during the third quarter of 2013. MLW Air’s 767-200 is the only all-first class 767 commercial charter aircraft with worldwide operations registered with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

AMC Charter Cargo Block Hours have continued to be negatively impacted by reduced demand during the first half of 2013.

Commercial Charter Block Hours increased significantly during the first half of 2013, reflecting our redeployment of 747-400 aircraft from ACMI during remarketing periods and the deployment of a 747-8F aircraft, which we took delivery of in March 2013, until it is placed with an ACMI customer. However, Commercial Charter Yields have been negatively impacted by softer demand and excess capacity in the air cargo market.

 

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As a result of the continuing reduction in AMC Charter cargo demand and weakness in the Commercial Charter market, we continually assess the opportunities for our 747-400 freighter aircraft and will make adjustments to our capacity as necessary. Some of these actions may involve grounding or disposing of aircraft, which could result in asset impairments or other charges in future periods.

In March 2013, Titan purchased its first Boeing 777-200LRF aircraft that is being Dry Leased to a customer on a long-term basis.

In July 2013, Titan purchased two additional Boeing 777-200LRF aircraft that are being Dry Leased to customers on a long-term basis.

We continue to enhance our organization through an initiative called “Continuous Improvement.” Our efforts thus far have reduced costs during the first half of 2013, compared to 2012, in the following areas: Maintenance from our engine and spare part purchase programs rather than repairing existing parts; Passenger and ground handling from reduced catering rates; Travel from reduced rates negotiated with vendors; and rate reductions on various other operating expenses through procurement initiatives.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

Operating Statistics

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Financial Statements and other financial information appearing and referred to elsewhere in this report.

The table below sets forth selected Operating Statistics for the three months ended June 30:

 

     2013      2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Block Hours

          

ACMI

     28,372        25,737        2,635       10.2

AMC Charter:

          

Cargo

     1,891        2,680        (789     (29.4 )% 

Passenger

     2,675        3,389        (714     (21.1 )% 

Commercial Charter

     6,331        5,739        592       10.3

Other

     245        197        48       24.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Block Hours

     39,514        37,742        1,772       4.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Revenue Per Block Hour

          

ACMI

   $ 6,413      $ 6,233      $ 180       2.9

AMC Charter

   $ 20,617      $ 22,741      $ (2,124     (9.3 )% 

Cargo

   $ 22,615      $ 25,783      $ (3,168     (12.3 )% 

Passenger

   $ 19,204      $ 20,335      $ (1,131     (5.6 )% 

Commercial Charter

   $ 18,604      $ 21,054      $ (2,450     (11.6 )% 

Fuel

          

AMC

          

Average fuel cost per gallon

   $ 3.63      $ 3.61      $ 0.02       0.6

Fuel gallons consumed (000s)

     11,105        15,522        (4,417     (28.5 )% 

Commercial Charter

          

Average fuel cost per gallon

   $ 3.03      $ 3.31      $ (0.28     (8.5 )% 

Fuel gallons consumed (000s)

     20,628        18,590        2,038       11.0

 

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     2013      2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Segment Operating Fleet (average aircraft equivalents during the period)

          

ACMI*

          

747-8F Cargo

     8.2        3.3        4.9       148.5

747-400 Cargo

     13.0        16.2        (3.2     (19.8 )% 

767-200 Cargo

     5.0        1.5        3.5       NM   

767-300 Cargo

     2.0               2.0       NM   

747-400 Passenger

     1.0        1.0              NM   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     29.2        22.0        7.2       32.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

AMC Charter

          

747-400 Cargo

     2.8        2.9        (0.1     (3.4 )% 

747-400 Passenger

     1.8        1.6        0.2       12.5

767-300 Passenger

     2.8        2.9        (0.1     (3.4 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     7.4        7.4              NM   

Commercial Charter

          

747-8F Cargo

     0.3               0.3       NM   

747-400 Cargo

     8.6        6.0        2.6       43.3

747-400 Passenger

     0.2        0.2              NM   

767-300 Passenger

     0.2        0.1        0.1       100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     9.3        6.3        3.0       47.6

Dry Leasing

          

757-200 Cargo

     1.0        1.0              NM   

737-300 Cargo

     1.0               1.0       NM   

777-200 Cargo

     1.0               1.0       NM   

737-800 Passenger

     2.0        2.0              NM   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     5.0        3.0        2.0       66.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Aircraft

     50.9        38.7        12.2       31.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Out-of-service**

     1.0               1.0       NM   

 

* ACMI average fleet excludes spare aircraft provided by CMI customers.
** All of our out-of-service aircraft are completely unencumbered.

Operating Revenue

The following table compares our Operating Revenue for the three months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

                                                               
     2013      2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Operating Revenue

          

ACMI

   $ 181,957      $ 160,421      $ 21,536       13.4

AMC Charter

     94,135        138,014        (43,879     (31.8 )% 

Commercial Charter

     117,783        120,827        (3,044     (2.5 )% 

Dry Leasing

     6,223        2,862        3,361       117.4

Other

     3,475        2,581        894       34.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Revenue

   $ 403,573      $ 424,705      $ (21,132     (5.0 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

ACMI revenue increased $21.5 million, or 13.4%, primarily due to the entry of five 747-8F aircraft into service throughout 2012 and 2013, as well as increased CMI flying, partially offset by the redeployment of 747-400 aircraft into other segments. ACMI Block Hours were 28,372 for the second quarter of 2013, compared to 25,737 in 2012, representing an increase of 2,635 Block Hours, or 10.2%. The increase in Block Hours was primarily driven by the start-up of CMI flying for DHL of two 767-300 cargo aircraft in the first quarter of 2013 and five 767-200 cargo aircraft during 2012, as well as an increase in CMI flying for Boeing. In addition, Block Hours increased related to the start-up of ACMI 747-400 flying for Chapman Freeborn in April 2013 and Etihad in June 2012, as well as the start-up of 747-8F flying for DHL in October 2012 and Etihad in May 2013. Partially offsetting these increases was the return of certain 747-400 cargo aircraft during 2012 and 2013, some of which were temporarily redeployed to other segments. ACMI Revenue per Block Hour was $6,413 for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $6,233 in 2012, an increase of $180 per Block Hour, or 2.9%. The increase in Revenue per Block Hour primarily reflects the impact of higher rates on an increased number of 747-8F aircraft, partially offset by the impact of lower rates on increased CMI flying.

 

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AMC Charter revenue decreased $43.9 million, or 31.8%, primarily driven by a reduction in AMC Charter Cargo flying and AMC Charter Passenger flying, as well as lower Revenue per Block Hour. AMC Charter Block Hours were 4,566 for the second quarter of 2013 compared to 6,069 in 2012, a decrease of 1,503 Block Hours, or 24.8%. The decrease in AMC Charter Block Hours was driven by reduced cargo and passenger demand from the AMC. AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour was $20,617 for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $22,741 in 2012, a decrease of $2,124 per Block Hour, or 9.3%, primarily due to a higher proportion of passenger flying on smaller 767 aircraft, reduced cargo Block Hours and a reduction in the number of one-way AMC missions. For the second quarter of 2013, the AMC average “pegged” fuel price was $3.63 per gallon compared to $3.61 in 2012. The “pegged” fuel price is set by the AMC and the impact to revenue from changes in the “pegged” fuel price is generally offset by a corresponding impact to fuel expense.

Commercial Charter revenue decreased $3.0 million, or 2.5%, primarily due to a decrease in Revenue per Block Hour, partially offset by an increase in Block Hours. Revenue per Block Hour was $18,604 in the second quarter of 2013, compared to $21,054 in 2012, a decrease of $2,450 per Block Hour, or 11.6%. This reflects the impact of lower Yields from softer demand and excess capacity in the air cargo market, lower fuel prices and the impact of a reduction in Commercial Charter return legs due to fewer AMC one-way missions. Commercial Charter Block Hours were 6,331 in the second quarter of 2013, compared to 5,739 in 2012, representing an increase of 592 Block Hours, or 10.3%. The increase in Block Hours was primarily due to the deployment of 747-400 and a 747-8F cargo aircraft during ACMI marketing periods and fewer AMC one-way missions.

Dry Leasing revenue increased $3.4 million, or 117.4%, primarily due to the acquisition of a 777-200LRF in March 2013 that is being leased to a customer on a long-term basis.

Operating Expenses

The following table compares our Operating Expenses for the three months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

     2013     2012     Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Operating Expenses

        

Aircraft fuel

   $ 102,743     $ 117,571     $ (14,828     (12.6 )% 

Salaries, wages and benefits

     72,518       73,378       (860     (1.2 )% 

Maintenance, materials and repairs

     43,477       43,371       106       0.2

Aircraft rent

     42,247       42,758       (511     (1.2 )% 

Depreciation and amortization

     20,371       13,877       6,494       46.8

Passenger and ground handling services

     17,300       18,618       (1,318     (7.1 )% 

Navigation fees, landing fees and other rent

     16,351       15,882       469       3.0

Travel

     13,771       14,823       (1,052     (7.1 )% 

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (399     (1,163     (764     65.7

Other

     26,733       29,472       (2,739     (9.3 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total Operating Expenses

   $ 355,112     $ 368,587      
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Aircraft fuel decreased $14.8 million, or 12.6%, primarily due to reduced AMC fuel consumption and fuel price decreases in Commercial Charter, partially offset by an increase in Commercial Charter fuel consumption. AMC fuel consumption decreased by 4.4 million gallons, or 28.5%, primarily reflecting the decrease in Block Hours operated and a higher proportion of Block Hours flown on smaller twin-engine 767 passenger aircraft. The average fuel price per gallon for the AMC Charter business was $3.63 in the second quarter of 2013, compared to $3.61 in 2012, an increase of 0.6%. Commercial Charter fuel consumption increased by 2.0 million gallons, or 11.0%, primarily driven by the increase in Block Hours operated. The average fuel price per gallon for the Commercial Charter business was $3.03 for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $3.31 in 2012, a decrease of 8.5%. We do not incur fuel expense in our ACMI or Dry Leasing businesses as the cost of fuel is borne by the customer.

Maintenance, materials and repairs was relatively unchanged. Maintenance expense primarily reflects increases of $3.1 million for 747-8F aircraft and $2.3 million for 767 aircraft, partially offset by a decrease of $4.1 million for 747-400 aircraft. Heavy Maintenance expense on 747-400 aircraft increased approximately $1.5 million primarily due to an increase

 

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in C and D Checks, partially offset by a reduction in engine overhaul expense compared to 2012. Heavy Maintenance expense on 767 aircraft increased approximately $1.0 million due to an increase in the number of C Checks in 2013. Non-heavy Maintenance expense on 747-400 aircraft decreased $1.8 million. Line Maintenance expense increased $3.1 million for 747-8F aircraft and $1.0 million for 767 aircraft driven by increased flying. Line Maintenance expense decreased $3.7 million for 747-400 aircraft, primarily driven by lower rates for line maintenance. Heavy airframe maintenance events and engine overhauls for the three months ended June 30 were:

 

     2013      2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
 

Heavy Maintenance Events

        

747-400 C Checks

     4        2        2  

747-400 D Checks

     1               1  

767 C Checks

     1               1  

CF6-80 engine overhauls

     4        6        (2

Depreciation and amortization increased $6.5 million, or 46.8%, due to additional aircraft operating in 2013.

Passenger and ground handling services decreased $1.3 million, or 7.1%, primarily due to reduced passenger catering and contract services for flight attendants related to decreased passenger flying during the second quarter of 2013 and a reduction in rates for passenger catering. Partially offsetting these decreases were higher rates for ground handling from Commercial Charter flying to more expensive locations in 2013.

Travel decreased $1.1 million, or 7.1%, primarily due to lower rates for crew travel during the second quarter of 2013.

Other decreased $2.7 million, or 9.3%, primarily due to a decrease in commission expense on lower AMC Charter revenue.

Non-operating Expenses (Income)

The following table compares our Non-operating Expenses (Income) for the three months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

     2013     2012     Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Non-operating Expenses (Income)

        

Interest income

   $ (4,978   $ (4,887   $ 91       1.9

Interest expense

     20,677       15,631       5,046       32.3

Capitalized interest

     (292     (5,952     (5,660     (95.1 )% 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     994       142       852       NM   

Other expense (income), net

     1,104       1,082       (22     2.0

Interest expense increased $5.0 million, or 32.3%, primarily due to an increase in our average debt balances related to the financing of aircraft purchases throughout 2012 and 2013.

Capitalized interest decreased $5.7 million, or 95.1%, resulting from 747-8F aircraft that entered service.

Income taxes. Our effective income tax rates were 32.3% and 37.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. During the second quarter of 2013, we recognized an income tax benefit related to our assertion to indefinitely reinvest the net earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries outside the U.S. This assertion is expected to have an ongoing benefit to our effective income tax rate.

 

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Segments

The following table compares the Direct Contribution of our reportable segments (see Note 7 to our Financial Statements for the reconciliation to Operating income) for the three months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

     2013     2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Direct Contribution:

         

ACMI

   $ 55,063     $ 40,793      $ 14,270       35.0

AMC Charter

     12,658       29,984        (17,326     (57.8 )% 

Commercial Charter

     (2,480     10,081        (12,561     (124.6 )% 

Dry Leasing

     2,437       1,253        1,184       94.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Direct Contribution

   $ 67,678     $ 82,111      $ (14,433     (17.6 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unallocated income and expenses, net

   $ 36,127     $ 33,030      $ 3,097       9.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

ACMI Segment

ACMI Direct Contribution increased $14.3 million, or 35.0%, primarily due to higher profitability on our new 747-8F aircraft and increased CMI flying for DHL and Boeing during the second quarter of 2013, partially offset by the redeployment of 747-400 aircraft into other segments.

AMC Charter Segment

AMC Charter Direct Contribution decreased $17.3 million, or 57.8%, primarily due to a decrease in cargo and passenger Block Hours resulting from lower AMC demand, a reduction in the number of one-way AMC missions and an increase in heavy maintenance on 767 aircraft.

Commercial Charter Segment

Commercial Charter Direct Contribution decreased $12.6 million, primarily due to a reduction in Revenue per Block Hour driven by softer demand, excess capacity in the air cargo market and a reduction in Commercial Charter return legs due to fewer AMC one-way missions. Partially offsetting these items was an increase in Block Hours, primarily due to the redeployment of 747-400 and a 747-8F aircraft during ACMI marketing periods and fewer AMC one-way missions. In addition, Commercial Charter Direct Contribution was negatively impacted by increased aircraft ownership costs from the deployment of 747-400 aircraft into this segment and increases in volume-driven operating expenses from flying to more expensive locations.

Dry Leasing Segment

Dry Leasing Direct Contribution increased $1.2 million, or 94.5%, primarily due the addition of a 777-200LRF in March 2013 that is being leased to a customer on a long-term basis.

Unallocated income and expenses, net

Unallocated income and expenses, net increased $3.1 million, or 9.4%, primarily due to a reduction in capitalized interest of $5.7 million on 747-8F aircraft that entered service.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

Operating Statistics

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Financial Statements and notes thereto and other financial information appearing and referred to elsewhere in this report.

The table below sets forth selected Operating Statistics for the six months ended June 30:

 

     2013      2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Block Hours

          

ACMI

     56,461        50,246        6,215       12.4

AMC Charter:

          

Cargo

     3,765        5,869        (2,104     (35.8 )% 

Passenger

     5,235        5,240        (5     (0.1 )% 

Commercial Charter

     11,050        9,429        1,621       17.2

Other

     435        631        (196     (31.1 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Block Hours

     76,946        71,415        5,531       7.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Revenue Per Block Hour

          

ACMI

   $ 6,431      $ 6,272      $ 159       2.5

AMC Charter

   $ 21,352      $ 23,342      $ (1,990     (8.5 )% 

Cargo

   $ 22,973      $ 25,295      $ (2,322     (9.2 )% 

Passenger

   $ 20,187      $ 21,155      $ (968     (4.6 )% 

Commercial Charter

   $ 18,903      $ 20,975      $ (2,072     (9.9 )% 

Fuel

          

AMC

          

Average fuel cost per gallon

   $ 3.63      $ 3.57      $ 0.06       1.7

Fuel gallons consumed (000s)

     22,523        29,551        (7,028     (23.8 )% 

Commercial Charter

          

Average fuel cost per gallon

   $ 3.15      $ 3.38      $ (0.23     (6.8 )% 

Fuel gallons consumed (000s)

     36,254        31,621        4,633       14.7

Segment Operating Fleet (average aircraft equivalents during the period)

          

ACMI*

          

747-8F Cargo

     7.6        3.2        4.4       137.5

747-400 Cargo

     13.9        16.7        (2.8     (16.8 )% 

767-200 Cargo

     5.0        0.9        4.1       NM   

767-300 Cargo

     1.7                1.7       NM   

747-400 Passenger

     1.0        1.1        (0.1     (9.1 )% 

767-300 Passenger

     0.4                0.4       NM   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     29.6        21.9        7.7       35.2

AMC Charter

          

747-400 Cargo

     2.9        3.3        (0.4     (12.1 )% 

747-200 Cargo

             0.3        (0.3     (100.0 )% 

747-400 Passenger

     1.8        1.7        0.1       5.9

767-300 Passenger

     2.5        2.0        0.5       0.3  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     7.2        7.3        (0.1     (1.4 )% 

Commercial Charter

          

747-8F Cargo

     0.1                0.1       NM   

747-200 Cargo

             0.4        (0.4     (100.0 )% 

747-400 Cargo

     7.9        4.9        3.0       61.2

747-400 Passenger

     0.2        0.2               NM   

767-300 Passenger

     0.1        0.2        (0.1     (0.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     8.3        5.7        2.6       45.6

Dry Leasing

          

757-200 Cargo

     1.0        1.0               NM   

737-300 Cargo

     1.0                1.0       NM   

777-200 Cargo

     0.6                0.6       NM   

737-800 Passenger

     2.0        2.0               NM   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     4.6        3.0        1.6       53.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Aircraft

     49.7        37.9        11.8       31.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Out-of-service**

     0.7                0.7       NM   

 

* ACMI average fleet excludes spare aircraft provided by CMI customers.
** All of our out-of-service aircraft are completely unencumbered.

 

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Operating Revenue

The following table compares our Operating Revenue for the six months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

     2013      2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Operating Revenue

          

ACMI

   $ 363,127      $ 315,124      $ 48,003       15.2

AMC Charter

     192,172        259,308        (67,136     (25.9 )% 

Commercial Charter

     208,883        197,774        11,109       5.6

Dry Leasing

     9,970        5,807        4,163       71.7

Other

     6,757        5,996        761       12.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Revenue

   $ 780,909      $ 784,009      $ (3,100     (0.4 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

ACMI revenue increased $48.0 million, or 15.2%, primarily due to the entry of 747-8F aircraft into service and increased CMI flying, partially offset by the redeployment of 747-400 aircraft into other segments. ACMI Block Hours were 56,461 for the first half of 2013, compared to 50,246 in 2012, an increase of 6,215 Block Hours, or 12.4%. The increase in Block Hours was primarily driven by the start-up of CMI flying for DHL of two 767-300 cargo aircraft in the first quarter of 2013 and five 767-200 cargo aircraft during 2012, as well as an increase in CMI flying for Boeing. In addition, Block Hours increased related to the start-up of ACMI 747-400 flying for Chapman Freeborn in April 2013 and Etihad in June 2012, as well as the start-up of ACMI 747-8F flying for DHL in October 2012 and Etihad in May 2013. Partially offsetting these increases was the return of certain 747-400 cargo aircraft during 2012 and 2013, some of which were temporarily redeployed to other segments. ACMI Revenue per Block Hour was $6,431 for the first half of 2013, compared to $6,272 in 2012, an increase of $159 per Block Hour, or 2.5%. The increase in Revenue per Block Hour primarily reflects the impact of higher rates on an increased number of 747-8F aircraft, partially offset by the impact of lower rates on increased CMI flying.

AMC Charter revenue decreased $67.1 million, or 25.9%, primarily driven by a reduction in AMC Charter Cargo revenue. AMC Charter Block Hours were 9,000 for the first half of 2013 compared to 11,109 in 2012, a decrease of 2,109 Block Hours, or 19.0%. The decrease in AMC Charter Block Hours was primarily driven by reduced cargo demand from the AMC. AMC Passenger Block Hours were relatively unchanged. AMC Charter Revenue per Block Hour was $21,352 for the first half of 2013 compared to $23,342 in 2012, a decrease of $1,990 per Block Hour, or 8.5%, primarily due to a higher volume of passenger flying on smaller 767 aircraft, reduced cargo Block Hours and a reduction in the number of one-way AMC missions. For the first half of 2013, the AMC average “pegged” fuel price was $3.63 per gallon compared to $3.57 in 2012. The “pegged” fuel price is set by the AMC and the impact to revenue from changes in the “pegged” fuel price is generally offset by a corresponding impact to fuel expense.

Commercial Charter revenue increased $11.1 million, or 5.6%, due to an increase in Block Hours, partially offset by a decrease in Revenue per Block Hour. Commercial Charter Block Hours were 11,050 of the first half of 2013, compared to 9,429 in 2012, representing an increase of 1,621 Block Hours, or 17.2%. The increase in Block Hours was primarily due to the deployment of 747-400 and a 747-8F cargo aircraft during ACMI marketing periods and fewer AMC one-way missions. Revenue per Block Hour was $18,903 for the first half of 2013, compared to $20,975 in 2012, a decrease of $2,072 per Block Hour, or 9.9%. This reflects the impact of lower Yields from softer demand and excess capacity in the air cargo market, lower fuel prices and the impact of a reduction in Commercial Charter return legs due to fewer AMC one-way missions.

Dry Leasing revenue increased $4.2 million, or 71.7%, primarily due to the acquisition of a 777-200LRF in March 2013 that is being leased to a customer on a long-term basis.

 

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Operating Expenses

The following table compares our Operating Expenses for the six months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

     2013     2012     Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Operating Expenses

        

Aircraft fuel

   $ 196,101     $ 212,334     $ (16,233     (7.6 )% 

Salaries, wages and benefits

     145,049       144,254       795       0.6

Maintenance, materials and repairs

     101,846       96,351       5,495       5.7

Aircraft rent

     82,255       82,176       79       0.1

Depreciation and amortization

     38,179       28,180       9,999       35.5

Passenger and ground handling services

     34,072       31,389       2,683       8.5

Travel

     28,950       27,443       1,507       5.5

Navigation fees, landing fees and other rent

     30,463       28,937       1,526       5.3

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (422     (1,359     (937     68.9

Other

     53,358       57,607       (4,249     (7.4 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total Operating Expenses

   $ 709,851     $ 707,312      
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Aircraft fuel decreased $16.2 million, or 7.6%, primarily due to reduced AMC fuel consumption and fuel price decreases in Commercial Charter, partially offset by increases in Commercial Charter fuel consumption. AMC fuel consumption decreased by 7.0 million gallons, or 23.8%, reflecting the decrease in Block Hours operated and a higher proportion of Block Hours flown on more efficient, twin-engine 767 passenger aircraft. The average fuel price per gallon for the AMC Charter business was $3.63 for the first half of 2013, compared to $3.57 in 2012, a decrease of 1.7%. Commercial Charter fuel consumption increased by 4.6 million gallons, or 14.7%, primarily driven by the increase in Block Hours operated. The average fuel price per gallon for the Commercial Charter business was $3.15 for the first half of 2013, compared to $3.38 in 2012, a decrease of 6.8%. We do not incur fuel expense in our ACMI or Dry Leasing businesses as the cost of fuel is borne by the customer.

Maintenance, materials and repairs increased by $5.5 million, or 5.7%, primarily driven by increases of $6.1 million for 767 aircraft and $5.3 million for 747-8F aircraft, partially offset by a decrease of $4.3 million for 747-400 aircraft. Heavy Maintenance expense on 747-400 aircraft increased approximately $3.9 million primarily due to an increase in C Check expense compared to 2012. Heavy Maintenance expense on 767 aircraft increased approximately $3.0 million primarily due to an increase in the number of C Checks in 2013. Non-heavy Maintenance expense on 747-400 aircraft decreased $2.9 million. Line Maintenance expense increased $5.3 million for 747-8F aircraft and $2.8 million for 767 aircraft driven by increased flying. Line Maintenance expense decreased $5.3 million for 747-400 aircraft primarily driven by lower rates on line maintenance. Heavy airframe maintenance events and engine overhauls for the first six months ended June 30 were:

 

     2013      2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
 

Heavy Maintenance Events

        

747-400 C Checks

     10        9        1  

747-400 D Checks

     1        2        (1

767 C Checks

     3               3  

CF6-80 engine overhauls

     11        11         

Passenger and ground handling services increased $2.7 million, or 8.5%, primarily due to higher rates for ground handling from Commercial Charter flying to more expensive locations, partially offset by a reduction in rates for passenger catering during the first half of 2013.

Depreciation and amortization increased $10.0, or 35.5%, primarily due to additional aircraft operating in 2012.

Travel increased $1.5 million, or 5.5%, primarily due to increased travel for crew related to increased flying during the first half of 2013.

Navigation fees, landing fees and other rent increased $1.5 million, or 5.3%, primarily due to increased rates on flying during the first half of 2013.

 

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Other decreased $4.2 million, or 7.4%, primarily due to a decrease in commission expense on lower AMC Charter revenue.

Non-operating Expenses (Income)

The following table compares our Non-operating Expenses (Income) for the six months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

     2013     2012     Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Non-operating Expenses (Income)

        

Interest income

   $ (10,154   $ (9,796   $ 358       3.7

Interest expense

     39,117       29,594       9,523       32.2

Capitalized interest

     (1,694     (12,304     (10,610     (86.2 )% 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     994       142       852       NM   

Other expense (income), net

     1,656       785       (871     NM   

Interest expense increased $9.5 million, or 32.2%, primarily due to an increase in our average debt balances related to the financing of aircraft purchases throughout 2012 and 2013.

Capitalized interest decreased $10.6 million, or 86.2%, resulting from 747-8F aircraft that entered service.

Income taxes. Our effective income tax rates were 0.2% and 38.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. During the first half of 2013, we recognized income tax benefits related to ETI from certain of our aircraft based on a decision in a recent court case and related to our assertion to indefinitely reinvest the net earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries outside the U.S. This assertion is expected to have an ongoing benefit to our effective income tax rate.

Segments

The following table compares the Direct Contribution for our reportable segments (see Note 7 to our Financial Statements for the reconciliation to Operating income) for the six months ended June 30 (in thousands):

 

     2013     2012      Increase /
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Direct Contribution:

         

ACMI

   $ 95,007     $ 64,948      $ 30,059       46.3

AMC Charter

     25,395       50,565        (25,170     (49.8 )% 

Commercial Charter

     (11,164     11,957        (23,121     (193.4 )% 

Dry Leasing

     3,613       2,589        1,024       39.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Direct Contribution

   $ 112,851     $ 130,059      $ (17,208     (13.2 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unallocated income and expenses, net

   $ 71,140     $ 63,000      $ 8,140       12.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

ACMI Segment

ACMI Direct Contribution increased $30.1 million, or 46.3%, primarily due to higher profitability on our new 747-8F aircraft and increased CMI flying for DHL and Boeing during the first half of 2013, partially offset by the redeployment of 747-400 aircraft into other segments.

AMC Charter Segment

AMC Charter Direct Contribution decreased $25.2 million, or 49.8%, primarily due to a decrease in cargo Block Hours resulting from lower AMC cargo demand, a reduction in the number of one-way AMC missions and an increase in heavy maintenance expense on 767 aircraft.

Commercial Charter Segment

Commercial Charter Direct Contribution decreased $23.1 million, primarily due to a reduction in Revenue per Block

 

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Hour driven by softer demand, excess capacity in the air cargo market and a reduction in Commercial Charter return legs due to fewer AMC one-way missions. Partially offsetting these items was an increase in Block Hours, primarily due to the redeployment of 747-400 and a 747-8F aircraft during ACMI marketing periods and fewer AMC one-way missions. In addition, Commercial Charter Direct Contribution was negatively impacted by increased aircraft ownership costs from the deployment of 747-400 aircraft into this segment, increases in volume-driven operating expenses from flying to more expensive locations and increased heavy maintenance expense.

Dry Leasing Segment

Dry Leasing Direct Contribution increased $1.0 million, or 39.6%, primarily due the addition of a 777-200LRF in March 2013 that is being leased to a customer on a long-term basis.

Unallocated income and expenses, net

Unallocated income and expenses, net increased $8.1 million, or 12.9%, primarily due to a reduction in capitalized interest of $10.6 million on 747-8F aircraft that entered service.

Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our Financial Statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), we present certain non-GAAP financial measures to assist in the evaluation of our business performance. These non-GAAP measures include Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders and adjusted diluted earnings per share (“Adjusted Diluted EPS”), which exclude certain items that impact year-over-year comparisons of our results. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We use these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the performance of our ongoing operations and in planning and forecasting future periods. We believe that these adjusted measures provide meaningful information to assist investors and analysts in understanding our business results and assessing our prospects for future performance.

The following is a reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders and Diluted EPS to the corresponding non-GAAP measures (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012     Percent Change  

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 20,060     $ 30,852       (35.0 %) 

After-tax impact from:

      

Fleet retirement costs (a)

           1,043    

Loss on early extinguishment of debt (b)

     633       90    

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (254     (741  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 20,439     $ 31,244       (34.6 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

   $ 0.78     $ 1.16       (32.8 %) 

After-tax impact from:

      

Fleet retirement costs (a)

           0.04    

Loss on early extinguishment of debt (b)

     0.02       0.00    

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (0.01     (0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted EPS

   $ 0.79     $ 1.18  †      (33.1 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2012     Percent Change  

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 40,138     $ 43,687       (8.1 %) 

After-tax impact from:

      

Fleet retirement costs (a)

           1,968    

Loss on early extinguishment of debt (b)

     633       90    

ETI tax benefit

     (14,160        

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (269     (866  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

   $ 26,342     $ 44,879       (41.3 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

   $ 1.54     $ 1.65       (6.7 %) 

After-tax impact from:

      

Fleet retirement costs (a)

           0.07    

Loss on early extinguishment of debt (b)

     0.02       0.00    

ETI tax benefit

     (0.54        

Gain on disposal of aircraft

     (0.01     (0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted EPS

   $ 1.01     $ 1.69       (40.2 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Items do not sum due to rounding.
a) Fleet retirement costs included incremental employee costs related to the retirement of our 747-200 fleet.
b) Loss on early extinguishment of debt was related to the financing of 747-8F aircraft.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Significant liquidity events in the first half of 2013 were as follows:

Treasury Stock Transactions

Between February and April 2013, we paid $36.5 million under the First 2013 ASR to repurchase 903,301 shares at an average cost of $40.40 per share. In May 2013, we paid $44.0 million and received an initial delivery of 615,791 shares under the Second 2013 ASR to repurchase a minimum of $35.0 million up to a maximum of $44.0 million of our common stock depending on the price of our common stock. See Note 9 to our Financial Statements for a discussion of our ASR transactions.

Debt Transactions

In January 2013, we prepaid the amounts outstanding under two term loans of $40.2 million, which were due in the third quarter of 2013.

In March 2013, we entered into the First 2013 Term Loan in the amount of $119.5 million to finance the purchase of a 777-200LRF aircraft that is being Dry Leased to a customer on a long-term basis.

In March 2013, we entered into the First 2013 Bridge Loan in the amount of $105.4 million to finance the delivery of our eighth 747-8F aircraft.

In May 2013, we entered into the First 2013 Ex-Im Bank Guaranteed Notes in the amount of $143.0 million to finance the delivery of our ninth 747-8F aircraft.

Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities for the first half of 2013 was $128.2 million, compared to $85.9 million for the first half of 2012. The increase primarily reflects changes in working capital.

Investing Activities. Net cash used for investing activities was $346.4 million for the first half of 2013, consisting primarily of $342.6 million of purchase deposit and delivery payments for flight equipment, which included $1.7 million of capitalized interest on our 747-8F aircraft order, and $19.5 million of core capital expenditures, excluding flight equipment, partially offset by $9.1 million of proceeds from insurance. Purchase deposit and delivery payments for flight

 

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equipment are primarily related to the purchase of two 747-8F cargo aircraft and one 777-200LRF cargo aircraft. All capital expenditures for the first half of 2013 were funded through working capital, except for the aircraft financed as discussed above. Net cash used for investing activities was $174.7 million for the first half of 2012, consisting primarily of $161.5 million of purchase deposit and delivery payments for flight equipment, which included $12.3 million of capitalized interest on our 747-8F aircraft order and $18.4 million of core capital expenditures, excluding flight equipment, partially offset by $3.9 million of proceeds from short-term investments.

Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities was $164.3 million for the first half of 2013, which primarily reflected the proceeds from debt issuance of $510.8 million and a $13.5 million refund from the First 2013 ASR, partially offset by $244.6 million of payments on debt obligations, $73.3 million related to the purchase of treasury stock and $29.5 million related to prepayments under the ASR transactions discussed above. The proceeds from debt issuance and payments of debt obligations reflect the refinancing of a $143.0 million term loan under the Ex-Im Bank Facility with the First 2013 Ex-Im Bank Guaranteed Notes. Net cash provided by financing activities was $134.7 million for the first half of 2012, which primarily reflected the proceeds from debt issuance of $328.2 million, partially offset by $180.8 million of payments on debt obligations. The proceeds from debt issuance and payments of debt obligations for 2012 reflect the refinancing of a $142.0 million term loan under the Ex-Im Bank Facility with Ex-Im guaranteed notes.

We consider Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term investments and Net cash provided by operating activities to be sufficient to meet our debt and lease obligations, to fund capital expenditures for the remainder of 2013 and to repurchase shares of our stock. Core capital expenditures for the remainder of 2013 are expected to be approximately $34.3 million, which excludes flight equipment and capitalized interest. We expect the First 2013 Bridge Loan to be refinanced with a long-term financing facility.

We may access external sources of capital from time to time depending on our cash requirements, assessments of current and anticipated market conditions, and the after-tax cost of capital. To that end, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC in 2012 that enables us to sell a yet to be determined amount of debt and/or equity securities over the subsequent three years, depending on market conditions, our capital needs and other factors. Our access to capital markets can be adversely impacted by prevailing economic conditions and by financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. Additionally, our borrowing costs are affected by market conditions and may be adversely impacted by a tightening in credit markets.

We can claim bonus tax depreciation equal to 50% of the cost of qualified assets placed in service during 2013 or 2014. Two 747-8F aircraft delivered to us in 2013 qualified for 50% bonus tax deprecation. As a result of bonus tax depreciation claimed on aircraft delivered to us, we do not expect to pay any significant U.S. federal income tax until 2017 or later. Our business operations are subject to income tax in several non-U.S. jurisdictions. We expect GSS to pay U.K. cash income taxes commensurate with its earnings. We do not expect to pay cash income taxes in any other jurisdiction for at least several years. We currently do not intend to repatriate cash from certain foreign subsidiaries that is indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. Any repatriation of cash from these subsidiaries or certain changes in U.S. tax laws could result in additional tax expense and payment of U.S. federal and certain state taxes.

Contractual Obligations and Debt Agreements

See Notes 6 and 13 to our Financial Statements for a description of our new debt obligations: the First 2013 Ex-Im Guaranteed Notes, the First 2013 Term Loan, the Second 2013 Term Loan, the Third 2013 Term Loan and the First 2013 Bridge Loan. See our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a tabular disclosure of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012 and a description of our debt obligations and amendments thereto.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

There were no material changes in our off-balance sheet arrangements during the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

See Note 2 to our Financial Statements for a discussion of a recent accounting pronouncement.

Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”), as well as other reports, releases and written and oral communications issued or made from time to time by or on behalf of AAWW, contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements

 

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are based on management’s beliefs, plans, expectations and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Generally, the words “will,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “project,” “estimate” and similar expressions used in this Report that do not relate to historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this Report are not representations or guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Many of such factors are beyond AAWW’s control and are difficult to predict. As a result, AAWW’s future actions, financial position, results of operations and the market price for shares of AAWW’s common stock could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AAWW does not intend to publicly update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by, or on behalf of, AAWW, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

For additional discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” included in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, and Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2013. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended June 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

With respect to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013, the information required in response to this Item is set forth in Note 8 to our Financial Statements and such information is incorporated herein by reference. Such description contains all of the information required with respect hereto.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

For additional risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, please refer to our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

We made the following repurchases of shares of our common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2013:

 

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 Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
 

April 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013

     476,133 (a)      —  (a)      1,603,544 (a)    $ 44,600,000   

May 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013

     615,791 (a)      —  (a)      2,219,335 (a)    $ 16,600,000   

June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013

                            

Total

     1,091,924               2,219,335      $ 16,600,000   

 

(a) Reflects the repurchase of shares of common stock pursuant to our ASRs. See Note 9 to our Financial Statements for a discussion of our ASRs.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

a. Exhibits

See accompanying Exhibit Index included after the signature page of this report for a list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Dated: August 1, 2013   /s/ William J. Flynn                                                 
  William J. Flynn
  President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated: August 1, 2013   /s/ Spencer Schwartz                                               
  Spencer Schwartz
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
   Description
4.1    Secured Fixed Rate Global Note dated May 28, 2013.
31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, furnished herewith.
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, furnished herewith.
32.1    Section 1350 Certifications, furnished herewith.
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document. *
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. *
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. *
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. *
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document. *
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. *

 

 

* Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, (v) Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

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