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UNITED STATES FORM 10-K |
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(Mark One) |
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[X] |
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF |
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Commission File No. 34-0-17570 |
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AMERICAN FREIGHTWAYS CORPORATION |
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Arkansas 2200 Forward Drive, Harrison, Arkansas (Address of principal executive offices) |
74-2391754 72601 (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (870) 741-9000 |
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None |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: |
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Common Stock, $.01 par value |
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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 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.
[X] Yes [ ] NoDOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The Registrant's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 is incorporated by reference into Parts II and IV.
The Proxy Statement for Registrant's April 20, 2000 Annual Meeting is incorporated by reference into Parts III and IV.
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Table of Contents |
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Part I |
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1. and 2. |
Business and Properties |
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3. |
Legal Proceedings |
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4. |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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Part II |
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Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters |
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Selected Financial Data |
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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8. |
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting |
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Part III |
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10. |
Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant |
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Executive Compensation |
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12. |
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management |
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13. |
Certain Relationships and Transactions |
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Part IV |
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14. |
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K |
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Signatures |
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List of Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules |
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Part I
Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties
The Company
American Freightways Corporation (the "Company") is a scheduled, for-hire carrier of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments of general commodities, serving direct all points in 32 eastern, midwestern, southeastern, and southwestern states.
On February 12, 1999, the Company announced its new, extended-reach, scheduled, direct all-points service, which is identified in the market as American Flyer. The aggressive service is the Company's standard LTL product, not an extra cost service. The majority of regional service standards within 500 miles call for delivery next-day and some reach as far as 600 miles. The majority of interregional service standards within 1500 miles call for delivery second-day with some extending as far as 1600 miles. The service standards are the same for all points in a customer center's service area, regardless of the distance from the customer center or the size of the point. American Flyer shaved one to two days off delivery schedules for 200 million zip code pairs when compared to the system it replaced. In many lanes the second-day service of American Flyer had previously been available only through air or premium-priced expedited truck service.
In addition, on June 17, 1999, the Company announced two new guaranteed LTL services known as American Flyer Guaranteed and American Expediter. American Flyer Guaranteed provides a guaranteed "day-definite" service utilizing the American Flyer operation and service schedules. If the shipment is not delivered on the scheduled day the charges are cancelled, plus, at no extra charge, the shipment is immediately upgraded to the service level of American Expediter.
American Expediter provides guaranteed, "time-definite", expedited ground deliveries at the day and time agreed upon by customers and AF. American Expediter shipments receive special handling throughout the system, with movement monitored by dedicated controllers at the general office. American Expediter is guaranteed on time, or the charges are cancelled.
American Freightways also provides service to the ten provinces of Canada through an exclusive alliance with Day & Ross, a Canadian LTL carrier headquartered in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada; to 92% of the Mexican market through an alliance with Autolineas Mexicanas, S.A. DE C.V. of Monterrey, Mexico; to Puerto Rico through an exclusive marketing partnership with X-PRESS Freight Forwarders, Inc. headquartered in Carolina, Puerto Rico; to Alaska through an exclusive marketing partnership with Pacific Alaska Forwarders, Inc., Alaska's largest freight forwarder; and to all of the Hawaiian Islands and Guam through an exclusive marketing partnership with Honolulu Freight Service, Inc., a freight forwarder which has served the Hawaiian Islands for over 50 years.
On June 14, 1999, the Company expanded its coverage to include Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands through an exclusive marketing partnership with Crowley Logistics, Inc. Jacksonville-based Crowley Logistics, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oakland-based Crowley Maritime Corp., founded in 1892.
Recent Events
On October 1, 1999, the Company instituted a general rate increase averaging 5.2%. This rate increase initially affected approximately 50% of the Company's revenues. Rates for other customers are covered by contracts and guarantees and are negotiated throughout the year.
Expansion
The history of American Freightways has been growth. In 1982, the Company began serving all points in one state, Arkansas. Today the Company's all-points service coverage extends to 32 states. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of the Company's operations is this all-points coverage. Management knows of no other LTL carrier that duplicates this coverage.
The Company has expanded geographically each year since its inception. On January 1, 1998, the Company opened all-points service to Michigan. On April 6, 1998, the Company expanded its coverage to include the state of Alaska through an exclusive marketing partnership with Pacific Alaska Forwarders, Inc. and all of the Hawaiian Islands and Guam through an exclusive marketing partnership with Honolulu Freight Service, Inc.
On April 19, 1999, the Company increased its direct, all-points coverage with the opening of eleven customer centers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. On June 14, 1999, the Company expanded its coverage to include Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands through an exclusive partnership with Crowley Logistics, Inc. On October 11, 1999, the Company began serving direct all-points in North Dakota and South Dakota by opening six additional customer centers.
The Company has announced that on April 17, 2000, it will open 17 additional customer centers to complete its coverage of the northeastern United States, extending service to the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fleet
The Company's policy is to purchase equipment having uniform specifications that are, to the greatest possible extent, compatible with design improvements and resale values. This standardization enables the Company to simplify mechanic and driver training, to control the cost of spare parts and tire inventory, and in general to provide for a more efficient vehicle maintenance program. American Freightways utilizes twin trailers for movement of almost 100% of the freight among its customer centers to gain greater flexibility. The use of twin trailers (which can be operated singly or in tandem) provides more options for the achievement of the Company's service standards. At December 31, 1999, the Company utilized 15,591 van trailers, 12,852 of which were twin trailers, and 6,107 tractors. The average ages of the tractors and trailers were 3.71 and 4.92 years, respectively, at December 31, 1999.
Associates
At December 31, 1999, the Company utilized 15,200 associates. All drivers of American Freightways are selected in accordance with specific Company guidelines relating primarily to safety records and driving experience. All associates are required to pass drug tests upon employment, randomly and for cause. State and federal regulations require drug testing of drivers and require drivers to comply with commercial driver's licensing requirements. Management believes that the Company is substantially in compliance with these regulations.
The Company has not experienced a shortage of qualified drivers in the past, and management does not expect a significant shortage in the near future.
None of the Company's personnel are currently represented by a collective bargaining unit. From time to time, associates of a particular customer center or facility may vote on representation by a collective bargaining unit. Management of the Company cannot predict the outcome of future elections. However, it believes any outcome will not have a material adverse affect on the Company's competitive position, operations or financial condition. In the opinion of management, the Company's relationship with its drivers, other associates and independent contractors is excellent. The Company's policy is to share its success with its associates through increased wages and benefits.
Technology
American Freightways is a leader in the use of advanced technology to increase the value of service to its customers and to lower the cost of providing this service. The Company uses computer and electronic technology to compress time in the performance of operating and other processes and to compress the number of levels within the organization necessary to complete tasks. From the customer's call for a pickup to delivery of the freight at its destination, the Company's information technology captures information on the status of each shipment. In most cases the accumulation of the data is achieved automatically as the freight is moved.
See "Year 2000 Issues" included in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations regarding the effect of Year 2000 issues upon the Company.
Facilities
The Company refers to its freight handling facilities as customer centers. The Company feels this name is more indicative of its commitment to its customers and underscores that associates at the local level are empowered to make decisions that are in the best interest of customers' service issues.
The Company owns its general office located in Harrison, Arkansas and 115 customer center facilities in 25 states. At December 31, 1999, 122 of the Company's customer centers were leased. The terms of the leases on the facilities range from month-to-month to fifteen years. The availability of suitable facilities determines whether the Company leases or constructs a Company-owned facility.
One of the principal features distinguishing American Freightways from its competitors is its extensive customer center network, placing customer centers nearer to the customer. During 1999, the Company completed construction of a 40 door facility in Austin, TX; a 36 door facility in Bowling Green, KY; a 160 door facility in Charlotte, NC; a 98 door facility in Fort Worth, TX; a 174 door facility in Indianapolis, IN and a 32 door facility in Mattoon, IL. The Oklahoma City, OK customer center was rebuilt after being destroyed by a tornado and the Benton, AR Cargo Care facility was also constructed. In addition, the Company added capacity through the purchase of existing facilities or additions to existing customer centers in several strategic locations such as Pittsburgh, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Louisville, KY; Minneapolis, MN; Muskogee, OK; Pocono Summit, PA; Rock Island, IL and Sherman, TX. The Company has plans to either expand or construct several additional customer centers in 2000.
At December 31, 1999, the Company's customer center network consisted of 237 customer centers. Of these customer centers, 235 were managed by Company associates and 2 were operated and managed by independent contractors. Company-operated customer centers involve costs such as operating taxes, salaries and wages and depreciation, whereas costs of independent contractor-operated customer centers generally are variable as a flat percentage of revenue. It is American Freightways' intent to primarily utilize Company-operated customer centers in future expansions.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company is a party to routine litigation incidental to its business, primarily involving claims for personal injuries and property damage incurred in the transportation of freight. The Company believes adverse results in one or more of these cases would not have a material adverse effect on its competitive position, financial position or its results of operations. The Company maintains insurance in an amount which management believes is currently sufficient to cover its risks.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Part II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
American Freightways Corporation's common stock is traded under the symbol "AFWY" on the National Market System of the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (NASDAQ). The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low prices for the Company's common stock as reported by NASDAQ through February 17, 2000. The latest price for the Company's common stock on February 17, 2000, as reported by the NASDAQ was $13.25 per share. At February 17, 2000, there were approximately 3,876 holders of record of the Company's common stock.
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Fiscal Year 1998: |
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First Quarter |
$11.688 |
$ 9.000 |
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Second Quarter |
13.125 |
9.625 |
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Third Quarter |
11.500 |
7.188 |
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Fourth Quarter |
11.688 |
6.000 |
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Fiscal Year 1999: |
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First Quarter |
$16.750 |
$ 9.250 |
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Second Quarter |
20.000 |
12.375 |
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Third Quarter |
24.375 |
15.000 |
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Fourth Quarter |
21.000 |
12.563 |
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Fiscal Year 2000: |
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First Quarter (through February 17, 2000) |
$16.750 |
$12.375 |
The Company has not paid cash dividends in the past and does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Under certain of the Company's loan agreements, the Company is subject to certain restrictions on its ability to pay dividends. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated by reference herein.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data is derived from consolidated financial statements of the Company. The data should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Consolidated Financial Statements, related notes and other financial information included elsewhere herein.
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Year Ended December 31, |
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1998 |
1999 |
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Income Statement Data: |
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(Dollars in thousands, |
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Operating revenue |
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572,100 |
$ |
729,042 |
$ |
870,319 |
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986,286 |
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1,166,675 |
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Operating expenses and costs: |
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Salaries, wages and benefits |
335,167 |
444,041 |
528,695 |
601,813 |
700,139 |
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Operating supplies and expenses |
38,667 |
59,640 |
75,085 |
79,219 |
92,550 |
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Operating taxes and licenses |
24,434 |
31,827 |
35,339 |
41,687 |
45,291 |
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Insurance |
21,595 |
27,113 |
26,327 |
31,964 |
37,617 |
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Communications and utilities |
11,040 |
13,822 |
14,907 |
17,361 |
19,018 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
37,560 |
46,918 |
52,596 |
55,712 |
58,984 |
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Rents and purchased transportation |
46,405 |
44,844 |
55,215 |
58,093 |
69,679 |
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Other |
26,469 |
33,728 |
36,899 |
40,227 |
49,029 |
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Total operating expenses |
541,337 |
701,933 |
825,063 |
926,076 |
1,072,307 |
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Operating income |
30,763 |
27,109 |
45,256 |
60,210 |
94,368 |
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Interest expense |
(10,198) |
(14,708) |
(16,256) |
(15,530) |
(15,237) |
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Other income, net |
415 |
303 |
330 |
424 |
354 |
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Gain (loss) on disposal of assets |
329 |
90 |
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1,203 |
1,938 |
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Income before income taxes |
21,309 |
12,794 |
29,278 |
46,307 |
81,423 |
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Income taxes |
8,226 |
4,938 |
11,477 |
18,806 |
33,307 |
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Net income |
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13,083 |
$ |
7,856 |
$ |
17,801 |
$ |
27,501 |
$ |
48,116 |
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Per share: |
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Net Income: |
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Basic |
$ |
0.43 |
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0.25 |
$ |
0.57 |
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0.87 |
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1.51 |
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Diluted |
$ |
0.42 |
$ |
0.25 |
$ |
0.56 |
$ |
0.87 |
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1.47 |
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Average shares outstanding (000's): |
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Basic |
30,750 |
31,070 |
31,372 |
31,624 |
31,956 |
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Diluted |
31,334 |
31,266 |
31,672 |
31,689 |
32,673 |
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The per share amounts prior to 1997 have been restated as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per Share. See Note 1 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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December 31, |
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Balance Sheet Data: |
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Current assets |
$ |
77,213 |
$ |
91,954 |
$ |
105,315 |
$ |
135,047 |
$ |
180,910 |
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Current liabilities |
52,514 |
66,166 |
78,521 |
107,254 |
129,414 |
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Total assets |
477,762 |
549,875 |
575,573 |
642,061 |
766,855 |
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Long-term debt (including current portion) |
197,631 |
238,239 |
221,908 |
225,794 |
264,715 |
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Shareholders' equity |
195,434 |
206,298 |
227,416 |
256,014 |
310,724 |
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Working capital |
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24,699 |
$ |
25,788 |
$ |
26,794 |
$ |
27,793 |
$ |
51,496 |
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Debt to equity ratio |
1.01 |
1.15 |
0.98 |
0.88 |
0.85 |
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Return on average shareholders' equity |
7.0% |
3.9% |
8.2% |
11.4% |
17.0% |
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Key Operating Statistics: |
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Operating ratio |
94.6% |
96.3% |
94.8% |
93.9% |
91.9% |
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Total tractors |
4,521 |
4,985 |
5,143 |
5,648 |
6,107 |
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Customer centers |
186 |
203 |
210 |
223 |
237 |
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Number of associates |
8,867 |
9,947 |
12,201 |
13,200 |
15,200 |
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Gross tonnage hauled (000's) |
3,380 |
4,149 |
4,635 |
5,062 |
5,645 |
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Shipments (000's) |
5,486 |
7,016 |
8,044 |
8,729 |
9,691 |
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Average length of haul |
588 |
595 |
587 |
596 |
611 |
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Line haul load factor (tons) |
10.91 |
10.40 |
9.94 |
10.55 |
10.71 |
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Revenue per hundred weight |
$ |
8.48 |
$ |
8.80 |
$ |
9.40 |
$ |
9.74 |
$ |
10.33 |
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This Item is incorporated by this reference to Registrant's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1999, pages 26 through 29.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market Risk on page 29 of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1999, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The report of independent auditors and consolidated financial statements included on pages 30 through 40 of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1999, are incorporated herein by reference.
Quarterly Results of Operations on page 39 of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1999, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Part III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The directors and executive officers of American Freightways as of February 17, 2000, are as follows:
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F. S. (Sheridan) Garrison |
65 |
Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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Tom Garrison |
39 |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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Will Garrison |
36 |
Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Vice President, |
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Frank Conner |
50 |
Executive Vice President-Accounting & Finance, |
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John Paul Hammerschmidt |
77 |
Director |
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T. J. Jones |
63 |
Director |
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Ken Reeves |
52 |
Director |
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William P. Stiritz |
65 |
Director |
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Doyle Z. Williams |
60 |
Director |
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Dennis Beal |
51 |
Executive Vice President-Physical Assets |
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John Berry |
46 |
Executive Vice President-Risk Management |
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Dennie Carey |
50 |
Executive Vice President-Marketing |
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Pat Reed |
41 |
Executive Vice President-Operations |
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Terry Stambaugh |
46 |
Executive Vice President-Human Resources |
The remainder of this Item 10, Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant, is incorporated by this reference to Registrant's Notice and Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2000.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
This Item is incorporated by this reference to applicable portions of the Registrant's Notice and Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2000.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
This Item is incorporated by this reference to applicable portions of the Registrant's Notice and Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2000.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Transactions
This Item is incorporated by this reference to applicable portions of the Registrant's Notice and Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2000.
Part IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) (l) and (2) The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted as a separate section of this report.
(3) The exhibits as listed in the Exhibit Index, are submitted as a separate section of this report.
(b) Current Reports on Form 8-K:
None.
(c) See Item 14(a)(3) above.
(d) The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted as a separate section of this report.
Index to Exhibits
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3(a) |
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10Q for the quarterly period ending March 31, 1995. |
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3(b) |
Amended and Restated Bylaws of American Freightways Corporation incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992. |
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10(a) |
Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan for Key Employees as amended January 23, 1996, January 20, 1999 and April 15, 1999, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. |
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10(b) |
Amendment to Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan for Key Employees as amended January 23, 1996, January 20, 1999 and April 15, 1999 dated January 19, 2000. |
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10(c) |
Amended and Restated Elected Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998. |
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10(d) |
Amendment to Amended and Restated Elected Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan dated January 20, 1999, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. |
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10(e) |
Amended and Restated Appointed Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998. |
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10(f) |
Amendment to Amended and Restated Appointed Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan dated January 20, 1999, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. |
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10(g) |
1999 Chairman Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999. |
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10(h) |
1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for Certain Employees of Registrant and subsidiaries, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999. |
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10(i) |
Amended and Restated American Freightways Corporation Excess Benefit Plan as amended January 23, 1996, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. |
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10(j) |
$50,000,000 Master Shelf Agreement ($10,000,000 Note attached) with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated September 3, 1993, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993. |
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10(k) |
$10,000,000 Note dated February 2, 1994, issued under the $50,000,000 Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated September 3, 1993, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993. |
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10(l) |
$10,000,000 Note dated April 13, 1994, issued under the $50,000,000 Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated September 3, 1993, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1994. |
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10(m) |
$15,000,000 Note dated January 30, 1995, issued under the $90,000,000 Master Shelf Agreement with the Prudential Insurance Company of America dated September 3, 1993, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1995. |
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10(n) |
$20,000,000 Note dated June 15, 1995, issued under the $90,000,000 Master Shelf Agreement with the Prudential Insurance Company of America dated September 3, 1993, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1995. |
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10(o) |
$25,000,000 Note dated May 1, 1996, issued under the $90,000,000 Master Shelf Agreement with the Prudential Insurance Company of America dated September 3, 1993, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996. |
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10(p) |
$50,000,000 Note dated April 18, 1997, issued under the $140,000,000 Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated September 3, 1993, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997. |
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10(q) |
Letter Amendment No. 1 to Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated October 19, 1994, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. |
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10(r) |
Letter Amendment No. 2 to Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated December 14, 1994, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. |
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10(s) |
Letter Amendment No. 3 to Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated March 29, 1996, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996. |
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10(t) |
Letter Amendment No. 4 to Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated April 18, 1997, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997. |
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10(u) |
Letter Amendment No. 5 to Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated October 16, 1998. |
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10(v) |
Letter Amendment No. 6 to Master Shelf Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated October 29, 1999. |
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10(w) |
Note Agreement among Prudential Capital Corporation, the Registrant and certain subsidiaries dated December 5, 1991, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991. |
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10(x) |
Letter Amendment No. 1 to Note Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated January 15, 1992, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1992. |
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10(y) |
Letter Amendment No. 3 to Note Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated October 19, 1994, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. |
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10(z) |
Letter Amendment No. 4 to Note Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated March 29, 1996, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996. |
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10(aa) |
Letter Amendment No. 5 to Note Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated April 18, 1997, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997. |
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10(bb) |
Letter Amendment No. 6 to Note Agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America dated October 16, 1998. |
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10(cc) |
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NationsBank of Texas, N.A., as Agent, the Registrant and certain subsidiaries dated October 20, 1994, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. |
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10(dd) |
First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NationsBank of Texas, N.A., as agent, the Registrant and its Subsidiary dated May 31, 1995, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1995. |
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10(ee) |
Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NationsBank of Texas, N.A., as Agent, the Registrant and its Subsidiary dated March 26, 1996, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996. |
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10(ff) |
Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NationsBank of Texas, N.A., as agent, the Registrant and its subsidiary dated May 31, 1996, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996. |
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10(gg) |
Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NationsBank of Texas, N.A., as Agent, the Registrant and its Subsidiary dated March 31,1997, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997. |
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10(hh) |
Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NationsBank of Texas, N.A., as Agent, the Registrant and its Subsidiary dated May 15, 1998, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998. |
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10(ii) |
Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NationsBank of Texas, N.A., as Agent, the Registrant and its Subsidiary dated October 16, 1998, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. |
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10(jj) |
Money Market Grid Promissory Note with The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. dated August 4, 1999, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999. |
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10(kk) |
Lease Agreement among VT Finance, Inc., the Registrant and its Subsidiary dated January 5, 1996, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. |
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10(ll) |
Master Lease Agreement with Volvo Truck Finance North America, Inc. dated August 18, 1997, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997. |
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10(mm) |
Master Lease Agreement with BancBoston Leasing dated March 23, 1998, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998. |
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10(nn) |
Master Lease Agreement with Wachovia Capital Investments, Inc., dated December 29, 1998, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. |
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10(oo) |
Shareholder Rights Agreement and exhibits dated August 26, 1998, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998. |
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10(pp) |
First Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated October 20, 1999, incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999. |
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13 |
Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 |
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21 |
Subsidiaries of Registrant |
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23 |
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors |
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27 |
Financial Data Schedule |
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 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. Dated this 17th day of February, 2000.
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American Freightways Corporation |
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By: |
/s/Frank Conner |
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Frank Conner |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/F. S. (Sheridan) Garrison |
February 17, 2000 |
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F. S. (Sheridan) Garrison |
Date |
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/s/Tom Garrison |
February 17, 2000 |
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Tom Garrison |
Date |
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/s/Frank Conner |
February 17, 2000 |
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Frank Conner |
Date |
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/s/Will Garrison |
February 17, 2000 |
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Will Garrison |
Date |
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/s/John Paul Hammerschmidt |
February 17, 2000 |
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John Paul Hammerschmidt |
Date |
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/s/T. J. Jones |
February 17, 2000 |
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T. J. Jones |
Date |
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/s/Ken Reeves |
February 17, 2000 |
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Ken Reeves |
Date |
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/s/William P. Stiritz |
February 17, 2000 |
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William P. Stiritz |
Date |
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/s/Doyle Z. Williams |
February 17, 2000 |
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Doyle Z. Williams |
Date |
Annual Report on Form 10-K--Item 8, Item 14(a)(1) and (2), (c) and (d)
American Freightways Corporation and Subsidiaries
List of Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedules
The following consolidated financial statements of American Freightways Corporation and subsidiaries included in the Registrant's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1999 are incorporated by reference in Item 8:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 and 1998.
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--December 31, 1999.
The following consolidated financial statement schedule of American Freightways Corporation and subsidiaries is included in Item 14(d):
AMERICAN FREIGHTWAYS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
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Schedule II |
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Column D |
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Balance at |
Charged to |
Charged to |
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Balance |
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Year ended December 31, 1997: |
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
$ |
1,377,959 |
$ |
1,633,070 |
$ |
371,577 |
(1) |
$ |
1,608,564 |
(2) |
$ |
1,774,042 |
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Year ended December 31, 1998: |
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
$ |
1,774,042 |
$ |
2,142,032 |
$ |
475,071 |
(1) |
$ |
2,454,548 |
(2) |
$ |
1,936,597 |
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Year ended December 31, 1999: |
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
$ |
1,936,597 |
$ |
3,906,518 |
$ |
1,404,113 |
(1) |
$ |
4,231,057 |
(2) |
$ |
3,016,171 |
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(1) - Recoveries of amounts previously written off. |
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(2) - Uncollectible accounts written off. |
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