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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 1999
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 333-61713
The J.H.Heafner Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 56-0754594
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2105 Water Ridge Parkway, Suite 500
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (704) 423-8989
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
5,087,667 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 14, 1999.
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THE J.H. HEAFNER COMPANY, INC.
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) --
March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 ............................. 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) --
Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 ....................... 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) --
Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 ....................... 4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) --
Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 ....................... 5
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations ............................................. 9
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk...... 13
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ............................... 13
Signatures .............................................................. 14
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
The J. H. Heafner Company, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
Assets 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,249 $ 6,648
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of
$3,115 and $2,220 111,598 109,471
Inventories, net 146,258 133,221
Other current assets 13,386 13,319
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Total current assets 277,491 262,659
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Property and equipment, net 44,963 42,802
Goodwill, net 106,909 104,405
Other assets 13,749 12,579
Other intangible assets, net 7,680 8,376
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$ 450,792 $ 430,821
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March 31, December 31,
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 1999 1998
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 166,978 $ 169,847
Accrued expenses 36,030 33,239
Current maturities of long-term debt 3,026 3,011
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Total current liabilities 206,034 206,097
Long-term debt 159,199 160,400
Revolving credit facility 44,225 21,925
Other liabilities 11,942 11,785
Preferred stock series A - 4% cumulative, 7,000
shares authorized, issued and outstanding 7,000 7,000
Preferred stock series B - variable rate cumulative,
4,500 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 4,353 4,353
Warrants 1,137 1,137
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Class A Common Stock, par value of $.01 per
share; authorized 10,000,000 shares;
3,687,000 and 3,697,000 shares issued and 37 37
outstanding
Class B Common Stock , par value of $.01 per
share; 20,000,000 authorized, 1,400,667
shares issued and outstanding 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 22,349 22,360
Notes receivable from stock sales (169) (177)
Retained deficit (5,329) (4,110)
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16,902 18,124
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$ 450,792 $ 430,821
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</TABLE>
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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The J. H. Heafner Company, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 239,804 $ 89,126
Cost of goods sold 186,693 63,694
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Gross profit 53,111 25,432
General, selling and administrative expenses 50,450 24,556
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Income from operations 2,661 876
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (5,112) (1,698)
Other income, net 398 65
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Net income (loss) from operations before
income taxes (2,053) (757)
Benefit for income taxes 860 294
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Net income (loss) $ (1,193) $ (463)
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</TABLE>
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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The J. H. Heafner Company, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (1,193) $ (463)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities, net of the California Tire acquisition-
Depreciation and amortization 4,456 1,727
Loss on sale of property and equipment 86 89
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net 2,255 101
Other current assets 289 (30)
Inventories, net (8,092) (3,459)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (8,779) (110)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (10,978) (2,145)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of California Tire, net of cash acquired (3,950) 0
Purchase of property and equipment (3,210) (1,029)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 0 292
Other (672) (684)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (7,832) (1,421)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt $ (1,436) $ (946)
Net proceeds from revolving credit facility 20,219 3,538
Other (372) 0
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Net cash provided by financing activities 18,411 2,592
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Net increase (decrease) in cash (399) (974)
Cash, beginning of period 6,648 2,502
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Cash, end of period $ 6,249 $ 1,528
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash payments for interest $ 858 $ 1,828
Cash payments for income taxes 76 441
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</TABLE>
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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The J. H. Heafner Company, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands)
1. Organization:
The J. H. Heafner Company, Inc. (the Company), a North Carolina corporation, is
engaged in the wholesale distribution of tires and tire accessories and the
operation of retail tire and auto service stores. In May 1997, the Company
acquired all outstanding shares of common stock of Oliver and Winston, Inc.
(Winston), a California-based operation of retail tire and automotive service
centers in California and Arizona. In May 1998, the Company merged with ITCO
Logistics Corporation and Subsidiaries (ITCO), a wholesaler of tires and related
accessories in the eastern part of the United States. Following the merger,
ITCO's subsidiaries were merged into ITCO and ITCO was merged into the Company.
Concurrent with the ITCO merger, the Company acquired all outstanding shares of
common stock of The Speed Merchant, Inc. (CPW), a wholesaler and retailer of
tires, parts and accessories located in California and Arizona. In January,
1999, the Company acquired all outstanding shares of California Tire LLC
(California Tire), a wholesaler and retailer of tires, parts and accessories
located in California.
2. Basis of Presentation:
The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 1999, and the
condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, have been prepared by the Company and have
not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of
only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position of the Company, the results of its operations and cash flows
have been made.
Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1998.
The results of the operations for the three months ended are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year.
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3. Acquisition:
On January 12, 1999, Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with the
stockholders of California Tire, a wholesaler and retailer of tires, parts and
accessories located in California. The total consideration paid to the
stockholders was $3,950 in cash. The transaction has been accounted for under
the purchase method. Accordingly, results of operations for the acquired
business have been included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of
operations from the January 12, 1999 acquisition date. A preliminary allocation
of the purchase price has been recorded in the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 1999, based on management's
best estimate of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The excess of the
purchase price over the net tangible assets acquired was allocated to goodwill
and is being amortized over 15 years.
4. Exit Costs:
In connection with the ITCO merger, the CPW acquisition and the Winston
acquisition, the Company recorded a $3,516, $1,726 and $2,927 liability,
respectively, for estimated costs related to employee severance, facilities
closing expense and other related exit costs in accordance with EITF 95-3,
"Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination."
Charges of approximately $372, $82 and $158, respectively were made against
these reserves in the first quarter 1999.
In the second quarter of 1998, the Company recorded special charges of $1,409
related to the restructuring of its southeast wholesale business, which includes
the closing of 13 distribution centers commencing in the third quarter of 1998.
The charges include lease commitments for certain distribution centers, asset
writedowns, severance and employee related costs and costs to shut down certain
facilities. In the first quarter of 1999, the Company charged approximately $391
against these reserves.
5. Segment Information:
The Company classifies its business interests into three fundamental areas:
eastern wholesale distribution of tires and products, western wholesale
distribution of tires and products and western retail sales of tires, products
and services. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of
which the primary financial measure is profit (loss) before interest expense,
income taxes, noncash amortization of intangible assets and depreciation
(EBITDA).
The operating results of the Company reflect the acquisitions of Winston
effective as of May 7, 1997, CPW and ITCO effective as of May 20, 1998 and
California Tire effective as of January 12, 1999:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Eastern Western Western
Wholesale Retail Wholesale Eliminations Totals
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Three months ended
March 31, 1999 -
Revenues from external $ 158,253 $ 37,064 $ 44,487 $ -- $ 239,804
customers
EBITDA (1) 4,468 (320) 3,150 -- 7,298
Segment assets 514,984 79,853 151,321 (295,366) 450,792
Expenditures for segment
assets 689 1,894 627 -- 3,210
Three months ended
March 31, 1998-
Revenues from external
customers $ 54,417 $ 34,709 $ -- $ -- $ 89,126
EBITDA (1) 1,279 1,226 -- -- 2,505
Segment assets 130,061 71,297 -- (52,702) 148,656
Expenditures for segment
assets 274 755 -- -- 1,029
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(1) EBITDA represents income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes,
noncash amortization of intangible assets and depreciation. Depreciation
and amortization for the first quarter 1999, as noted in the unaudited
condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, includes $217 of
amortization expense related to deferred financing fees that is included in
interest expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of
operations. Depreciation and amortization for the first quarter 1998, as
noted in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows,
includes $42 of amortization expense related to debt discount and $121 of
amortization expense related to deferred financing fees that is included in
interest expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of
operations.
6. Subsidiary Guarantor Financial Information:
The Series B and Series C Senior Notes are guaranteed on a full, unconditional
and joint and several basis by all of the Company's direct subsidiaries, each of
which is wholly owned. The combined summarized information of these subsidiaries
is as follows :
As of and for the
Quarter Ended
March 31, 1999
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Current assets $ 95,077
Noncurrent assets 98,769
Current liabilities 60,594
Noncurrent liabilities 8,865
Net sales 81,551
Gross profit 27,430
Net loss (1,295)
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The above information excludes $36,580 of net intercompany payable and $15,365
of intercompany sales of the Company's subsidiary guarantors. In preparation of
the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, all
intercompany accounts were eliminated.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations,
financial condition and liquidity of the Company should be read in conjunction
with the unaudited financial statements and related notes thereto.
The Company acquired Competition Parts Warehouse ("CPW") on May 20,
1998 and California Tire on January 12, 1999, and merged with ITCO on May 20,
1998. Therefore, results for 1998 exclude the operations of CPW, California
Tire, and ITCO.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth each category of statements of
operations data as a percentage of net sales:
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<CAPTION>
Quarter
Ended March 31,
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1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales ................................................ 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of good sold ........................................ 77.9 71.5
Gross profit ............................................. 22.1 28.5
General, selling and administrative expenses ............. 21.0 27.6
Income from operations ................................... 1.1 1.0
Interest expense and other income ........................ (2.0) (1.8)
Net income (loss) from operations before income taxes .... (0.9) (0.8)
Benefit for income taxes ................................. 0.4 0.3
Net income (loss) ........................................ (0.5) (0.5)
</TABLE>
Quarter Ended March 31, 1999 Compared to Quarter Ended March 31, 1998
Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 totaled $239.8 million,
an increase of $150.7 million, or 169.1%, from sales in the first quarter of
1998 of $89.1 million. The inclusion of sales for ITCO, CPW, and California Tire
accounted for over 90% of the increase in the first quarter of 1999. However,
with the integration of operations between Heafner and ITCO in the Southeast,
the exact effect cannot be determined. Each of the Company's divisions reported
sales increases ranging from 6.8% upward, with an overall increase in net sales
totaling 12.4% on a pro-forma basis.
Gross profit was $53.1 million in the first quarter of 1999, an
increase of $27.7 million, or 108.8%, from $25.4 million in the corresponding
quarter in 1998. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 22.1% and 28.5%,
respectively. The increase in gross profit dollars was primarily due to the
inclusion of the acquired operations. The decrease in overall gross margins in
1999 was due to a significantly higher proportion of distribution sales in the
current quarter, which carry lower gross margins than retail sales.
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The percentage of distribution sales to total sales was in excess of 80% in the
first quarter of 1999, versus just over 60% in the first quarter last year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $50.5 million in the
quarter ended March 31, 1999, an increase of $25.9 million, or 105.4%, from
$24.6 million in first quarter of 1998. As a percentage of net sales, these
expenses were 21.0% and 27.6%, respectively. The increase in selling, general
and administrative expenses in 1999 was primarily due to the inclusion of the
acquired operations. The decrease in selling, general and administrative costs
as a percent of sales was due to a significant higher proportion of distribution
sales, which have lower expense percentages than retail operations. Offsetting
this business mix change somewhat was slightly higher selling and administrative
costs in the Company's distribution operations as a percent of sales, including
increased depreciation and amortization expense in the first quarter of 1999
totaling $2.7 million.
Interest and other expense increased from $1.6 million in the first
quarter of 1998 to $4.7 million in the first quarter this year. Interest expense
increase by $3.4 million in the first quarter of 1999 as a result of increased
borrowings incurred in connection with the acquisitions of ITCO, CPW, and
California Tire, and increased utilization of anticipation discounts on
inventory purchases. There were no overlapping warehouses closed, nor charges or
credits to income in the first quarter of 1999 resulting from the Company's
integration activities. Four overlapping warehouses and one headquarters
location were closed by the end of 1998 with an additional seven overlapping
warehouses to be closed during the remaining three quarters of 1999.
Income tax benefits on pre-tax losses were $0.9 million in the quarter
ended March 31, 1999 compared to $0.3 million in the corresponding quarter last
year. The effective income tax rates were 41.9% and 38.8% in the first quarter
of 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The net loss for the first quarter of 1999 was $(1.2) million, or
(0.5%) of net sales compared to a net loss of $(0.5) million, or (0.5%) of net
sales in the corresponding quarter in 1998, as a result of the factors discussed
above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The acquisition of CPW and California Tire, and merger with ITCO, had a
significant impact on the capitalization of the Company. At March 31, 1999, the
combined indebtedness of the Company (net of cash) was $200.2 million compared
to $65.8 million at March 31, 1998, prior to the transactions. Financing
committed by the lenders under the Company's revolving line of credit is $100.0
million, approximately $33.5 million of which was drawn as of April 30, 1999.
The Company's principal sources of cash during the quarters ended March 31,
1999 and 1998 were from borrowings under revolving credit facilities. Cash used
in operating activities totaled $11.0 million and $2.1 million in the first
quarter of 1999 and 1998, respectively. Increases in inventories due to seasonal
stocking totaled $8.1 million and
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$3.5 million in 1999 and 1998, respectively. In the first quarter of 1999,
accounts payable decreased by $8.8 million due to the heavy utilization of
anticipation discounts offered by a major supplier to the Company.
Capital expenditures during the quarters ended March 31, 1999 and 1998
amounted to $3.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively. Capital spending during
the first quarter of 1999 was primarily for new equipment in retail operations,
acquisition of new retail locations, and expansion of distribution warehouses.
In addition, the Company acquired California Tire in January 1999 for
approximately $6.1 million in cash and acquired debt.
The Company anticipates that its principal use of cash going forward will
be working capital requirements, debt service requirements, and capital
expenditures. In addition, the Company expects to pay $5.0 million relating to
consolidation of warehouse and office facilities, severance obligations, and
other exit costs over the next twelve months.
Based upon current and anticipated levels of operations, the Company
believes that its cash flow from operations, together with amounts available
under the revolving credit facility, will be adequate to meet its anticipated
requirements. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company's business
will continue to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to
service its debt, and the Company may be required to refinance all or a portion
of its existing debt, or to obtain additional financing. These increased
borrowings may result in higher interest payments. In addition, there can be no
assurance that any such refinancing would be possible or that any additional
financing could be obtained. The inability to obtain additional financing could
have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Year 2000 Compliance
Portions of some of the accounting and operational systems and software used by
Heafner in its business identify years with two digits instead of four. If not
corrected, these information technology systems may recognize the year 2000 as
the year 1900, which might cause system failures or inaccurate reporting of data
that disrupts operations. Heafner has completed an internal assessment of all of
the business applications and related software used in its information
technology systems, including those of ITCO and CPW, in order to identify where
"Year 2000" problems exist. As a result of this review, Heafner believes that
all of its information technology systems and software either are Year 2000
compliant or can be brought into compliance by October of 1999, although there
can be no assurance that any required remediation will be completed in a timely
manner.
In addition, Heafner is contacting non-information technology vendors to ensure
that any of their products currently used in Heafner's business adequately
address Year 2000 issues. Areas being reviewed include warehouse equipment,
telephone and voice mail systems, security systems and other office and site
support systems. Though there can be no assurance, Heafner believes based on its
review that Year 2000 problems in its non-
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information technology systems will not cause a material disruption in Heafner's
business.
Heafner also may be vulnerable to business interruptions caused by unremedied
Year 2000 problems of its significant suppliers of products or services. Heafner
has initiated formal communications with significant suppliers, including the
country's major tire manufacturers, to determine the extent to which Heafner's
operations may be affected by such third parties' Year 2000 non-compliance. Each
of the major tire manufacturers has informed Heafner that it anticipates no
disruption of tire supply or provision of significant business information as a
result of Year 2000 problems. Heafner's wholesale and retail customer base is
highly fragmented, with no single customer accounting for a significant portion
of Heafner's business. Accordingly, although it has not attempted to survey its
customers, Heafner believes that no significant risk exists in connection with
Year 2000 problems on the part of any of its customers.
Heafner does not expect the historical and estimated costs associated with
bringing its information technology and non-information technology systems into
Year 2000 compliance, including software modification, equipment replacement and
payments to outside solution providers, to be material. However, if Year 2000
issues in Heafner's information technology and non-information technology
systems are not remedied in a timely manner, or if Year 2000 problems on the
part of Heafner's customers and suppliers exist and are not remedied in a timely
manner, there can be no assurance that significant business interruptions or
increased costs having a material adverse effect on the business, financial
condition or results of operations of Heafner will not occur in connection with
the change in century. Risks of Year 2000 non-compliance on the part of Heafner
or any of its significant suppliers could include interruptions in supply from
tire manufacturers, disruption of Heafner's internal and external distribution
network, reduced customer service capabilities, breakdown of inventory control
and fulfillment systems and impairment of essential information technology
systems used by management. Heafner has not established nor does it plan to
establish a contingency plan for Year 2000 compliance issues.
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company does not consider its exposure to market risk to be material.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits -
Exhibit 11 Computation of Earnings per Share
Exhibit 12.1 Statement Regarding Computation of Earnings to Fixed
Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
Exhibit 27.1-.2 Financial Data Schedules
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three months ended March
31, 1999.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 17, 1999 The J.H. Heafner Company, Inc.
By: /s/ Donald C. Roof
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Donald C. Roof
SVP - Finance
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 11
The J.H. Heafner Company, Inc.
Computation of Earnings Per Share
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended March 31,
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1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Average shares outstanding during the period 5,087,667 3,691,000
Incremental shares under stock options and warrants computed
under the treasury stock method using the average market 1,235,234
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price of issuer's stock during the period
Total shares for diluted EPS 6,322,901 3,691,000
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Income applicable to common shareholders:
Net loss $(1,193,000) $ (463,000)
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Loss per basic common share: $ (0.23) $ (0.13)
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Loss per diluted share: $ (0.19) $ (0.13)
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</TABLE>
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Exhibit 12.1
The J.H. Heafner Company, Inc.
Statement Regarding: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
and Preferred Stock Dividends
(Amounts in thousands, except ratio amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months Three months
Ended Ended
March 31, March 31,
1999 1998
(unaudited) (unaudited)
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<S> <C> <C>
Consolidated pretax income (loss) from
continuing operations (2,053) (757)
Interest 5,112 1,698
Interest portion of rent expense 2,179 991
Amortization of Deferred Debt Issuance
Costs and Deferred Financing Costs 217 163
Preferred stock dividend requirements of
majority-owned subsidiaries -- --
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Earnings 5,455 2,095
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Interest 5,112 1,698
Interest portion of rent expense 2,179 991
Amortization of Deferred Debt Issuance
Costs and Deferred Financing Costs 217 163
Preferred stock dividend requirements of
majority-owned subsidiaries -- --
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Fixed Charges 7,508 2,852
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges -- --
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE J.H.
HEAFNER COMPANY, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1999
<PERIOD-END> MAR-31-1999
<CASH> 6,249
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 114,713
<ALLOWANCES> 3,115
<INVENTORY> 146,268
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 277,491
<PP&E> 60,005
<DEPRECIATION> 15,042
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 450,792
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 206,034
<BONDS> 162,891
11,353
0
<COMMON> 51
<OTHER-SE> 16,851
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 450,792
<SALES> 239,804
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 239,804
<CGS> 181,580
<TOTAL-COSTS> 237,143
<OTHER-EXPENSES> (398)
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 5,112
<INCOME-PRETAX> (2,053)
<INCOME-TAX> (860)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (1,193)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (1,193)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.23)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.19)
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE J.H.
HEAFNER COMPANY, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1998
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