UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K/A

AMENDMENT NO. 2

 

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

 

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 1, 2017

 

HUB GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

0-27754 36-4007085
(Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

2000 Clearwater Drive

Oak Brook, Illinois 60523

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

 

(630) 271-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant any of the following provisions:

 

  o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
  o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
  o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

On July 6, 2017, Hub Group, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Initial Form 8-K”) to report the acquisition of Estenson Logistics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Estenson”) by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Hub Group Trucking, Inc. pursuant to a Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2017 and effective July 1, 2017 (the “Acquisition”). On September 15, 2017, the Company filed an Amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A (“Amendment No. 1”) to amend and supplement Item 9.01 of the Initial Form 8-K to provide certain historical financial statements and certain pro forma financial information in connection with the Acquisition. This Amendment No. 2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A for the Company is being filed solely to add a signature to the accountant´s report in accordance with Item 9.01(a)(2) of Form 8-K.

 

Any information required to be set forth in the Initial Form 8-K or the Amendment No. 1 which is not being amended or supplemented pursuant to this Amendment No. 2 is hereby incorporated by reference. Except as set forth herein, no other modifications have been made to the information contained in the Initial Form 8-K and/or the Amendment No. 1.

 

 

 

 

Item 9.01        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

  (a) The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements of Hub Group, Inc. and Estenson as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 are filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A.
  (b) The interim financial statements of Estenson as of June 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017(unaudited) and June 30, 2016 (unaudited) are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A.
  (c) The audited financial statements of Estenson as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A.
  (d) A list of exhibits filed herewith is contained on the Exhibit Index which immediately precedes such exhibits and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

    HUB GROUP, INC.  
       
DATE: January 5, 2018   /s/ Terri A. Pizzuto  
    By: Terri A. Pizzuto  
    Title:  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer  
      and Treasurer  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

 

23.1Consent of Layton, Layton & Tobler, LLP, independent auditor for Estenson.

99.1The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements of Hub Group, Inc. and Estenson as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

99.2The interim financial statements of Estenson as of June 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017(unaudited) and June 30, 2016 (unaudited).

99.3The audited financial statements of Estenson as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

Exhibit 23.1

 

 

 

August 8, 2017

 

Terri Pizzuto, CFO
Hub Group, Inc.

2000 Cleanwater Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523

 

Terri Pizzuto:

 

Layton Layton & Tobler LLP gives its consent for Hub Group, Inc. to use our independent auditor's report dated March 8, 2017 and the accompanying financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 in order for Hub Group to complete and prepare their required 8-KA reporting with the SEC. Layton Layton & Tobler LLP requests that in order to use our audit report, HUB Group, Inc. will provide a copy of the 8-KA report, before filing with the SEC, to Layton Layton & Tobler LLP for review.

 

/s/ Layton Layton & Tobler LLP

 

Layton Layton & Tobler LLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members of:

Private Companies Practice Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

On July 1, 2017, Hub Group, Inc. (the “Company”, “Hub”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hub Group Trucking, Inc. (“HGT”), closed on the acquisition of Estenson Logistics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Hub Group Dedicated”), pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated as of May 25, 2017, by and among HGT and Estenson Logistics, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Estenson”), Hub Group Dedicated, Timothy J. Estenson, an individual, Timothy J. Estenson and Traci M. Estenson, Trustees of the Timothy J. Estenson and Traci M. Estenson Trust, dated February 23, 2003, Paul A. Truman, an individual, The Paul A. and Kristen Truman Living Trust 2009, dated August 6, 2009, and solely for purposes of the certain sections identified therein, Truline Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Acquisition”). Excluded from the Acquisition was one customer relationship, which was retained by Estenson. Due to provisions of the Purchase Agreement, $13.4 million of equipment assets related to this retained customer were acquired by Hub and were returned to Estenson post-closing in complete satisfaction of the equipment obligation Hub Group Dedicated had with Estenson. Total consideration for the Acquisition is approximately $286 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, including contingent consideration which will not exceed $6 million and is based on Hub Group Dedicated’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“EBITDA”) results through June 30, 2019.

 

On July 1, 2017, Hub Group, Inc. and Hub City Terminals, Inc. (the "Borrowers") entered into a $350 million unsecured credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, and with certain material subsidiaries of the Company from time to time as guarantors, and various financial institutions, as lenders. The Credit Agreement replaces the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 12, 2013 (the "2013 Credit Agreement") among the Borrowers and Bank of Montreal, as lender. The Company used the Credit Agreement to finance, in part, the Acquisition and for general corporate purposes.

 

The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility that matures on July 1, 2022. The initial maximum availability under the Credit Agreement is $350 million, which includes a sublimit of $50 million for letters of credit and a sublimit of $15 million for swingline loans. Availability under the Credit Agreement is reduced by outstanding letters of credit, of which approximately $13.5 million were outstanding as of July 1, 2017. The Borrowers may from time to time increase the maximum availability under the Credit Agreement by up to $150 million if certain conditions are satisfied, including (i) the absence of any event of default or default under the Credit Agreement, and (ii) the Borrowers obtaining commitments from the lenders participating in each such increase.

 

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement generally bear interest at a variable rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a specified margin based upon the Borrowers' total net leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (the "Total Net Leverage Ratio"), or (ii) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) the administrative agent's prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (c) the sum of 1% plus one-month LIBOR) plus a specified margin based upon the Total Net Leverage Ratio. The specified margin for Eurodollar loans varies from 100.0 to 200.0 basis points per annum. The specified margin for base rate loans varies from 0.0 to 100.0 basis points per annum. The Borrowers must also pay (1) a commitment fee ranging from 10.0 to 25.0 basis points per annum (based upon the Total Net Leverage Ratio) on the aggregate unused commitments and (2) a letter of credit fee ranging from 100.0 to 200.0 basis points per annum (based upon the Total Net Leverage Ratio) on the undrawn amount of letters of credit. While any payment default exists, the Borrowers must pay interest at a default rate equal to the applicable interest rate described above plus 2.0% per annum.

 

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).

 

The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet combines the historical consolidated balance sheet of Hub and Estenson as of June 30, 2017 and reflects the pro forma effects of the Acquisition and related financing as if these events had occurred on June 30, 2017. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and for the six month period ended June 30, 2017 combine the historical consolidated statements of income of Hub and Estenson, adjusted to reflect the pro forma effects of the Acquisition and related financing as if these events had occurred on January 1, 2016.

 

The historical financial statements and notes thereto of Estenson are included in Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3. Hub Group Dedicated’s results of operations will be included in Hub’s results of operations beginning July 1, 2017.

 

The accompanying unaudited pro forma combined financial information and the historical financial information presented herein should be read in conjunction with and are qualified by the historical financial statements and notes thereto for Hub and Estenson described above. Both Hub’s and Estenson’s year end is December 31st.

 

The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet and statements of income include pro forma adjustments which reflect transactions and events that (a) are directly attributable to the Acquisition, (b) are factually supportable and (c) with respect to the statement of income, are expected to have a continuing impact on operating results. The pro forma adjustments are described in the accompanying combined notes to the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.

 

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The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements do not reflect the costs of any integration activities or the synergies expected from the Acquisition. The unaudited pro forma combined financial information is provided for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred if the Acquisition had been consummated as of the dates presented nor is it necessarily indicative of our future operating results. The pro forma adjustments are based upon information and assumptions available at the time of this filing and result in a preliminary allocation of the purchase price based on estimates of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary, and final determination of required adjustments will be made only upon the completion of valuations. Hub has retained an independent valuation firm to assist in the fair value determination of identifiable tangible and intangible assets. The accounting policies used in the preparation of this unaudited pro forma combined financial information are those set out in Hub’s audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016. Hub performed a preliminary review of Estenson’s accounting policies to determine whether any adjustments were necessary to ensure comparability in the unaudited pro forma combined financial information. At this time, Hub is not aware of any differences that would have a material effect on the unaudited pro forma combined financial information, except for certain amounts that have been reclassified to conform to Hub’s financial statement presentation, as described in Note 4. As more information becomes available, Hub will perform a more detailed review of Estenson’s accounting policies. As a result of that review, differences may be identified between the accounting policies of the two companies that, when conformed, could have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma combined financial information. Differences between these preliminary fair value estimates of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the final acquisition accounting will occur and these differences may have a material impact on the accompanying unaudited pro forma combined financial statements and the future results of operations and financial position of the combined company.

 

The following table sets forth the preliminary purchase price allocation for Hub Group Dedicated. The purchase price allocation is preliminary and awaiting finalization of the valuation of the acquired tangible and intangible assets and the related tax valuations.

 

(In thousands)   
Cash and cash equivalents  $12 
Accounts receivable trade   27,009 
Accounts receivable other   194 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,500 
Property and equipment   129,114 
Other intangibles   66,400 
Goodwill   85,652 
Other assets   64 
Accounts payable trade   (4,542)
Accrued payroll   (6,245)
Accrued other   (14,467)
Total purchase price  $284,691 

 

The total purchase price of $284.7 million includes a preliminary fair value estimate of $4.7 million of contingent consideration. Total cash consideration was approximately $280.0 million.

 

Other intangible assets include customer relationships and trade name in the amounts of $66.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The customer relationships and trade name have estimated useful lives of 15 years and 3 months, respectively, and are being amortized on a straight-line basis. These intangible assets have a weighted average useful life of approximately 15 years.

 

The excess of the purchase price over the tangible and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill and amounted to approximately $85.7 million. Goodwill will be tested annually for impairment as required by ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.

 

The majority of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

   June 30, 2017         
   Hub Group,
Inc. (a)
  Estenson
Logistics,
LLC
  Adjustments
(b)
  Notes  Hub Group,
Inc. Pro Forma
ASSETS                       
CURRENT ASSETS:                       
Cash and cash equivalents  $151,739   $5,145   $(117,168)  (1)  $39,716 
Accounts receivable trade, net   448,916    31,294    (4,369)  (2)   475,841 
Accounts receivable other   2,786    371    (177)  (3)   2,980 
Prepaid taxes   3,648    -    -       3,648 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   12,165    13,298    (11,798)  (4)   13,665 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   619,254    50,108    (133,512)      535,850 
                        
Restricted investments   23,285    -    -       23,285 
Property and equipment, net   440,838    131,448    (2,334)  (5)   569,952 
Other intangibles, net   11,196    -    66,400   (6)   77,596 
Goodwill, net   262,266    -    85,652   (7)   347,918 
Other assets   6,931    64    1,397   (8)   8,392 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,363,770   $181,620   $17,603      $1,562,993 
                        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                       
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                       
Accounts payable trade  $262,529   $4,905   $(444)  (9)  $266,990 
Accounts payable other   25,404    1,551    (1,551)  (10)   25,404 
Accrued payroll   20,913    5,369    875   (11)   27,157 
Accrued other   43,277    3,327    17,515   (12)   64,119 
Current portion of capital lease   2,733    -    -       2,733 
Current portion of long term debt   47,582    27,551    (140)  (13)   74,993 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   402,438    42,703    16,255       461,396 
                        
Long-term debt   106,141    85,939    54,326   (14)   246,406 
Non-current liabilities   24,807    7,821    (7,821)  (15)   24,807 
Long term portion of capital lease   9,141    -    -       9,141 
Deferred taxes   171,417    -    -       171,417 
                        
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:                       
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding in 2017   -    -    -       - 
Common Stock                       
Class A: $.01 par value; 97,337,700 shares authorized and 41,224,792 shares issued in 2017; 33,433,910 shares outstanding in 2017   412    -    -       412 
Class B: $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; 662,296 shares issued and outstanding in 2017   7    -    -       7 
Members’ capital   -    45,157    (45,157)  (16)   - 
Additional paid-in capital   168,443    -    -       168,443 
Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax benefit of $10,306   (15,458)   -    -       (15,458)
Retained earnings   755,439    -    -       755,439 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (181)   -    -       (181)
Treasury stock; at cost, 7,790,882 shares in 2017   (258,836)   -    -       (258,836)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   649,826    45,157    (45,157)      649,826 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $1,363,770    181,620   $17,603      $1,562,993 

 

(a) As reported in our SEC Form 10-Q filing for the six month period ended June 30, 2017.

 

(b) See Note 2 "Adjustments" of the Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements for a description of adjustments.

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

   December 31, 2016         
   Hub Group, Inc.(a)  Estenson Logistics, LLC  Adjustments (b)  Notes  Hub Group, Inc. Pro Forma
                
Revenue  $3,572,790   $247,090   $(35,276)  (1)  $3,784,604 
Transportation costs   3,118,005    208,873    (45,671)  (2)   3,281,207 
Gross margin   454,785    38,217    10,395       503,397 
                        
Costs and expenses:                       
Salaries and benefits   180,459    6,973    4,350   (3)   191,782 
Agent fees and commissions   72,896    -    -       72,896 
General and administrative   68,630    16,432    (2,020)  (4)   83,042 
Depreciation and amortization   8,966    286    5,036   (5)   14,288 
Total costs and expenses   330,951    23,691    7,366       362,008 
                        
Operating income   123,834    14,526    3,029       141,389 
                        
Other income (expense):                       
Interest expense   (3,625)   (2,474)   (2,705)  (6)   (8,804)
Interest and dividend income   393    -    -       393 
Other, net   819    (2,657)   1,922   (7)   84 
Total other expense   (2,413)   (5,131)   (783)      (8,327)
                        
Income before provision for income taxes   121,421    9,395    2,246       133,062 
                        
Provision for income taxes   46,616    -    4,542   (8)   51,158 
                        
Net income  $74,805   $9,395   $(2,296)     $81,904 
                        
Other comprehensive (loss) income:                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (95)   -    -       (95)
                        
Total comprehensive income  $74,710   $9,395   $(2,296)     $81,809 
                        
Basic earnings per common share  $2.21                $2.42 
                        
Diluted earnings per common share  $2.20                $2.41 
                        
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding   33,841                 33,841 
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding   33,949                 33,949 

 

(a) As reported in our SEC Form 10-K for fiscal year 2016.

 

(b) See Note 2 "Adjustments" of the Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements for a description of adjustments.

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

   June 30, 2017         
   Hub Group, Inc. (a)  Estenson Logistics, LLC  Adjustments (b)  Notes  Hub Group, Inc. Pro Forma
                
Revenue  $1,817,961   $131,918   $(17,897)  (1)  $1,931,982 
Transportation costs   1,615,059    116,338    (26,690)  (2)   1,704,707 
Gross margin   202,902    15,580    8,793       227,275 
                        
Costs and expenses:                       
Salaries and benefits   88,217    2,717    3,374   (3)   94,308 
Agent fees and commissions   35,031    -    -       35,031 
General and administrative   40,938    9,497    (3,347)  (4)   47,088 
Depreciation and amortization   4,961    174    2,287   (5)   7,422 
Total costs and expenses   169,147    12,388    2,314       183,849 
                        
Operating income   33,755    3,192    6,479       43,426 
                        
Other income (expense):                       
Interest expense   (2,130)   (1,374)   (1,342)  (6)   (4,846)
Interest and dividend income   330    -    -       330 
Other, net   194    116    5   (7)   315 
Total other expense   (1,606)   (1,258)   (1,337)      (4,201)
                        
Income before provision for income taxes   32,149    1,934    5,142       39,225 
                        
Provision for income taxes   12,273    -    2,928   (8)   15,201 
                        
Net income  $19,876   $1,934   $2,214      $24,024 
                        
Other comprehensive (loss) income:                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments   92    -    -       92 
                        
Total comprehensive income  $19,968   $1,934   $2,214      $24,116 
                        
Basic earnings per common share  $0.60                $0.73 
                        
Diluted earnings per common share  $0.60                $0.72 
                        
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding   33,213                 33,213 
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding   33,318                 33,318 

 

(a) As reported in our SEC Form 10-Q filing for the six month period ended June 30, 2017.

 

(b) See Note 2 "Adjustments" of the Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements for a description of adjustments.

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited pro forma combined financial statements present the pro forma results of operations of Hub and Estenson on a combined basis based on the historical financial information of each company after giving effect to the Acquisition and related financing. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of income have been prepared assuming the Acquisition and related financing occurred on January 1, 2016. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2017 reflects the Acquisition and related financing as if they had occurred June 30, 2017.

 

In accordance with GAAP, the Acquisition is being accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. As a result, the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet has been adjusted to reflect the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase price allocation in these unaudited pro forma combined financial statements is based upon total consideration of approximately $286 million, including contingent consideration which will not exceed $6 million and is based on Hub Group Dedicated’s EBITDA results through June 30, 2019.

 

2. Adjustments

 

The following are brief descriptions of each of the adjustments including pro forma adjustments, reclassification adjustments, and adjustments for assets and liabilities not acquired included in the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements to reflect the financing arrangement and Acquisition:

 

Balance Sheet

 

(1)Adjustment to remove $5.1 million of Estenson cash not included in the Acquisition, record the cash received from new indebtedness of $55.0 million, less capitalized financing costs of $1.4 million and payment of part of the purchase price of $165.9 million less related transaction costs of $0.3 million.

 

(2)Adjustment to remove a receivable from an Estenson customer relationship that was not included in the Acquisition of $4.1 million, to adjust Accounts receivable trade to its preliminary fair market value of $0.2 million and to adjust for intercompany accounts receivable between Hub and Estenson of $0.1 million as a result of pre-acquisition transactions between Hub and Estenson.

 

(3)Adjustment to remove Accounts receivable other to reflect the historical basis to its preliminary fair market value.

 

(4)Adjustment to remove insurance deposits in Prepaid and other current assets that were not included in the Acquisition.

 

(5)Adjustment to Property and equipment in order to reflect the historical basis of these assets at their preliminary fair market value.

 

(6)Adjustment to record the preliminary fair value of the acquired intangible assets consisting of the customer list of $66.0 million and the tradename of $0.4 million.

 

(7)Adjustment to record the preliminary fair value the goodwill associated with the Acquisition.

 

(8)Adjustment to capitalize the financing costs associated with the new indebtedness of Hub used to partially fund the Acquisition.

 

(9)Adjustment to remove Accounts payable trade that was not included in the Acquisition of $0.4 million and to eliminate intercompany accounts payable between Hub and Estenson of $0.1 million, less an adjustment to state accounts payable at fair market value of $0.1 million.

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(10)Adjustment to remove the insurance liabilities included in Accounts payable other that were not included in the Acquisition.

 

(11)Adjustment to increase vacation liabilities by $1.8 million to conform the accounting policies of Estenson to Hub’s and an adjustment to remove accrued payroll liabilities that were not included in the Acquisition of $0.9 million.

 

(12)To adjust Accrued other liabilities for the following (in thousands):

 

   As of  June 30, 2017
    
Assets acquired to be returned to seller  $13,358 
Preliminary fair value of contingent consideration related to the Acquisition   4,703 
Consideration payable due to difference in estimated and actual assumed debt   1,366 
Other accrued liabilities   306 
Adjustment to remove accrued liabilities not included in the Acquisition   (2,218)
Total adjustments  $17,515 

 

(13)Adjustment to remove debt that was paid off as part of the Acquisition.

 

(14)Adjustment to record new indebtedness of $55.0 million incurred by Hub related to funding the Acquisition and to remove debt of $0.7 million that was paid off as part of the Acquisition.

 

(15)Adjustment to remove insurance liabilities included in Non-current liabilities not included in the Acquisition.

 

(16)Adjustment to remove the pre-acquisition Members’ capital of Estenson.

 

Income Statement

 

  (1) Adjustment to remove revenues consisting of the following (in thousands):

 

   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2016
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
       
Customer relationship not acquired in the Acquisition  $(35,068)  $(17,648)
Eliminate intercompany revenue between Hub and Estenson   (208)   (249)
Total revenue adjustments  $(35,276)  $(17,897)

 

(2)Adjustment to transportation costs consisting of the following (in thousands):

 

   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2016
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
       
Customer relationship not acquired in the Acquisition  $(30,583)  $(15,444)
Depreciation adjustment due to the preliminary fair value adjustment of property and equipment (a)   (8,723)   (6,336)
Adjustment to conform  salaries and benefits presentation for corporate employees to be consistent with Hub   (6,006)   (4,532)
Eliminate intercompany transportation costs between Hub and Estenson   (208)   (249)
Adjustment to conform depreciation for non-transportation related equipment to be consistent with Hub   (151)   (129)
Total transportation cost adjustments  $(45,671)  $(26,690)

 

(a)Remaining useful lives range from 1-15 years.

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(3)To adjust salaries and benefits in Cost and Expenses (in thousands):

 

   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2016
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
       
Adjustment to conform salaries and benefits presentation for corporate employees to be consistent with Hub  $6,006   $4,532 
Restricted stock expense and additional employee incentives   1,332    336 
Customer relationship not acquired in the Acquisition   (2,988)   (1,494)
Total salaries and benefits adjustments  $4,350   $3,374 

 

(4)Adjustment to remove $2.0 million and $1.0 million of expense related to management fees that will have no continuing impact on the combined entity for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively. In addition, this adjustment includes $2.3 million to remove Acquisition-related costs that were recorded in Hub and Estenson’s historical results for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
   
(5)To adjust depreciation and amortization in Cost and Expenses (in thousands)
   
   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2016
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
       
Amortization adjustment due to the preliminary fair value of intangible assets (a)  $4,800   $2,200 
Adjustment to conform depreciation presentation for non-transportation related equipment to be consistent with Hub   151    129 
Adjustment to depreciation due to the preliminary fair value adjustment of property and equipment (b)   85    (42)
Total depreciation and amortization adjustments  $5,036   $2,287 

 

(a)Includes customer relationships and trade name in the amounts of $66.0 million and $0.4 million. The customer relationships and trade names have estimated useful lives of 15 years, and 3 months respectively, and are being amortized on a straight-line basis. Goodwill resulting from the Acquisition is not amortized.
   
(b)The remaining useful lives range from 2-14 years.
   
(6)Adjustment to interest expense by $2.7 million for fiscal year 2016 and $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase is the result of the following (in thousands):
   
   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2016
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
       
Interest expense on additional indebtedness (a)  $(2,438)  $(1,209)
Amortization of debt issuance costs (b)   (267)   (133)
Total interest expense adjustments  $(2,705)  $(1,342)

 

(a)To reflect additional interest expense on the $55.0 million indebtedness of Hub incurred in connection with the financing of the Acquisition. Interest expense has been calculated based on an interest rate of 3.03% and includes the commitment fees on unused borrowings based on an interest rate of 0.25%. See discussion of the impact of a change in interest rates within Note 3 "Pro Forma Interest Expense" to these unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.
   
(b)To reflect additional amortization of debt issuance costs on indebtedness incurred in connection with the financing of the Acquisition.

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(7)To remove $2.0 million for settlement costs related to litigation that were not included in the assumed liabilities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. To reflect a customer not acquired miscellaneous income of $58 thousand for fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and $5 thousand for six months ended June 30, 2017.
   
(8)To reflect the effective tax rate of the combined entity.

 

3. Interest Expense

 

The indebtedness incurred under the Credit Agreement has variable interest rates. As a result, an immediate change of the interest rate by 12.5 basis points would cause a change in pro forma interest expense of approximately $0.07 million on an annual basis.

 

4. Reclassifications to conform to Hub’s Presentation

 

The accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet has been adjusted to reclassify the Estenson insurance deposit of $11.7 million to Prepaid expenses and other current assets.

 

The accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statements of Income have been adjusted to reclassify the Estenson Gain on disposition of equipment from Other income to General and administrative of $1.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and of $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC.

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 AND 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC.

INDEX

 

  Page
Financial Information:  
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016 3
   
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income – Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 4
   
Consolidated Statement of Members’ Equity – June 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016 5
   
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 6
   
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 7

 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISITICS, LLC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   June 30,  December 31,
   2017  2016
ASSETS  (unaudited)   
CURRENT ASSETS:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,144,834   $13,841,637 
Accounts receivable,  net   31,294,057    27,830,462 
Other receivables   370,542    388,872 
Insurance deposit   11,656,951    12,904,878 
Prepaid expenses   1,641,069    3,790,803 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   50,107,453    58,756,652 
           
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT          
Freight revenue equipment   230,623,736    216,357,500 
Other property and equipment   4,424,230    3,570,588 
TOTAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT   235,047,966    219,928,088 
Less accumulated depreciation   103,600,421    93,355,304 
NET PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT   131,447,545    126,572,784 
           
OTHER ASSETS          
Refundable deposits   64,087    181,259 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $181,619,085   $185,510,695 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Current portion of long-term debt  $27,551,001   $25,881,832 
Accounts payable   4,641,977    4,984,939 
Accrued expenses   5,369,196    3,442,836 
Current portion of claims payable   1,550,577    1,455,720 
Other current liabilities   3,326,596    5,786,670 
Due to affiliate   262,915    135,070 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   42,702,262    41,687,067 
           
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:          
Notes payable, net of current portion   85,939,433    83,216,887 
Claims payable, net of current portion   7,820,792    6,406,082 
TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES   93,760,225    89,622,969 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES   136,462,487    131,310,036 
           
MEMBERS’ EQUITY:   45,156,598    54,200,659 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $181,619,085   $185,510,695 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISITICS, LLC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

   Three Months  Six Months
   Ended June 30,  Ended June 30,
   2017  2016  2017  2016
             
Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge  $60,635,981   $56,285,088   $116,344,290   $107,542,663 
Fuel surcharge revenues   7,842,281    6,947,582    15,573,984    12,724,234 
Total operating revenues   68,478,262    63,232,670    131,918,274    120,266,897 
                     
Costs of operations:                    
Depreciation   7,039,531    6,304,355    14,064,905    12,371,064 
Equipment rent and lease   809,511    894,378    4,041,969    4,559,419 
Fuel and oil   7,071,597    6,418,899    13,828,478    11,249,096 
Independent transportation providers   3,606,738    2,813,146    6,532,757    5,069,118 
Insurance and employee benefits   6,173,993    3,879,534    11,833,079    7,948,860 
Payroll taxes   1,860,635    1,857,255    4,358,967    4,014,176 
Repairs and maintenance   4,661,273    2,783,571    8,660,643    7,625,031 
Salaries and wages   27,827,156    27,290,815    52,117,935    48,659,201 
Supplies and miscellaneous   448,018    493,275    899,140    710,976 
Total cost of operations   59,498,452    52,735,228    116,337,873    102,206,941 
                     
Gross profit   8,979,810    10,497,442    15,580,401    18,059,956 
                     
General and administrative expenses   8,196,318    5,885,608    12,599,946    11,166,807 
                     
Income from operations   783,492    4,611,834    2,980,455    6,893,149 
                     
Other income (expenses):                    
Gain on disposition of equipment   148,352    332,667    211,819    542,745 
Interest expense   (605,686)   (613,264)   (1,374,477)   (1,271,411)
Other income   127,901    4,892    115,985    13,730 
Other expenses   -    (27,973)   -    (312,189)
Total other expense   (329,433)   (303,678)   (1,046,673)   (1,027,125)
                     
Net income  $454,059   $4,308,156   $1,933,782   $5,866,024 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISITICS, LLC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF MEMBERS’ EQUITY

 

   Members’ Equity
Members’ equity January 1, 2016  $42,991,776 
      
Net income   9,393,871 
Net contributions from Members’   1,815,012 
      
      
Members’ equity December 31, 2016  $54,200,659 
      
Net income   1,933,782 
Net Distributions to Members’   (10,977,843)
      
Members’ equity June 30, 2017 (unaudited)  $45,156,598 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,
   2017  2016
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net Income  $1,933,782   $5,866,024 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   14,238,464    12,510,374 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets   (211,819)   (542,745)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable, net   (3,463,595)   (4,563,121)
Other receivables   18,330    246,573 
Prepaid expense   2,149,734    738,097 
Insurance deposit   1,247,927    3,463,203 
Refundable deposits   117,172    (800)
Accounts payable   (342,962)   3,639,889 
Accrued expenses   1,926,360    1,407,814 
Claims payable   1,509,567    (1,152,000)
Other current liabilities   (2,460,074)   (2,344,653)
Due to affiliate   127,845    (98,437)
Net cash provided by operating activities   16,790,731    19,170,218 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Proceeds from sale of equipment   1,033,098    665,482 
Purchases of property and equipment   (1,111,638)   (537,530)
Net cash used in investing activities   (78,540)   127,952 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Principal long-term debt repayments   (14,431,152)   (13,000,108)
Distributions to members   (10,977,842)   (3,281,636)
Net cash used in financing activities   (25,408,994)   (16,281,744)
           
           
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (8,696,803)   3,016,426 
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of the period   13,841,637    2,463,222 
Cash and cash equivalents end of the period  $5,144,834   $5,479,648 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash paid for:          
Interest  $1,374,477   $1,271,411 
           
           
Schedule of non-cash activities          
Purchase of property and equipment  $19,923,279   $18,504,793 
Cash purchases   (1,111,638)   (537,530)
Property and equipment acquired through borrowings  $18,811,641   $17,967,263 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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HUB GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Nature of Operations:

 

Estenson Logistics, LLC (a Nevada Limited Liability Company) was formed in February 1999. The Company provides freight transportation services and is a common carrier regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Company is licensed to operate in the continental United States of America.

 

Use of Estimates:

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

NOTE 2. Insurance Claims Deposits

 

The Company self-funded for a portion of its auto liability, worker's compensation and general liability insurance. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is to fund and maintain a deposit with the insurance company to pay insurance claim losses, including future actuarial expected losses and losses incurred but not reported. If the Company terminates the contract, after a twenty-four month period and all claims have been paid, the remaining deposit will be returned. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the insurance claims deposit is $11,656,951 and $12,904,878, respectively.

 

NOTE 3. Uninsured Deposits

 

Periodically, due to fluctuations in funds on deposit, cash in bank accounts exceed the current Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit. Bank balances at June 30, 2017 exceeded the insured limit by $7,573,982. At December 31, 2016, bank balances exceeded the insured limit by $16,354,306.

 

NOTE 4. Income Taxes

 

Estenson Logistics, LLC is recognized as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes. As a partnership, items of income and deductions are passed through to the members each year, and thus the Company pays no federal income tax and only pays state income tax for certain states.

 

NOTE 5. Related Party Transactions

 

The members own 90% of a company that provides managerial services in General and administration expenses, insurance administration in General and administration expenses, and freight transportation to Estenson Logistics, LLC as needed. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company owed the affiliate $262,915 for managerial these services compared to $135,070 as of December 31, 2016. The Company repaid the affiliate $2,482,033 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and $3,235,068 for the six months ended June 30, 2016which included prior year unpaid balances.

 

The Company leases office space in Mesa Arizona from an entity which is owned totally by the members of the Company. The lease is for the Corporate Office location. The amount of lease payments made for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 for the office space was $242,273 and $238,344, respectively.

 

NOTE 6. Claims Payable

 

Claims payable represent accruals for the self-insured portion of the outstanding claims at year end. The current portion reflects the amounts of claims expected to be paid in the following year. These accruals are estimated based upon actuarial analysis of the nature and severity of individual claims and an estimate of future claims based upon historical experience. The ultimate cost of a claim develops over time as additional information regarding the nature, timing and extent of damages become available. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, claims payable is estimated at $9,371,369 and $7,861,802, respectively and is included in the current portion of claims payable and claims payable, net of current portion.

 

The actual cost to settle the self-insured claims liability can differ from reserve estimates because of legal costs, claims that have been incurred but not reported and a number of uncertainties, including the inherent difficulty in estimating the severity of the claims and the potential settlement amounts to dispose of the claims.

 

 

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NOTE 7. Notes Payable

 

All notes payable are secured by equipment and consist of the following:

 

   Period Ended
   June 30,  December 31,
   2017  2016
   (in thousands)
       
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $38,833,320, with monthly payments totaling $581,143, interest rates ranging from 2.05% to 2.48%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2022  $28,934,536   $24,112,026 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $23,179,260, with monthly payments totaling $333,976, interest rates ranging from 2.24% to 2.60%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2023   20,548,757    16,972,856 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $18,234,247, with monthly payments totaling $256,162, interest rates ranging from 2.27% to 2.67%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2022   11,894,985    13,326,497 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $19,263,352, with monthly payments totaling $270,240, interest rates ranging from 2.21% to 2.51%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2022   11,215,384    12,873,988 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $19,210,673, with monthly payments totaling $249,781, interest rates ranging from 2.12% to 2.78%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2023   10,146,302    11,627,609 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $23,430,599, with monthly payments totaling $351,425, interest rates ranging from 2.13% to 2.57%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2021   9,432,894    11,194,142 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $9,693,530, with monthly payments totaling $130,870, interest rates ranging from 2.45% to 2.85%, and maturity dates ranging from 2019 to 2023   10,061,630    8,254,435 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $5,250,545, with monthly payments totaling $75,501, interest rates ranging from 2.16% to 2.87%, and maturity dates ranging from 2022 to 2023   6,686,435    5,001,119 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $9,210,791, with monthly payments totaling $141,988, interest rates ranging from 2.09% to 2.74%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2019   2,634,544    3,392,557 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $5,068,177, with monthly payments totaling $76,731, interest rates ranging from 2.35% to 2.70%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2020   1,118,463    1,403,709 
           
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $926,932, with monthly payments totaling $13,177, interest rates ranging from 2.46% to 2.49%, and maturity dates ranging from 2022 to 2023   803,972    881,719 
           
Notes payable to various lenders, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $1,392,827, with monthly payments totaling $25,045, interest rates ranging from of 2.45% to 4.45% and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2018   12,532    58,062 
    113,490,434    109,098,719 
           
Less current portion   (27,551,001)   (25,881,832)
Total long-term debt  $85,939,433   $83,216,887 

 

 

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Maturities on long-term debts are as follows:

 

   Period Ended
   June 30,  December 31,
   2017  2016
   (in thousands)
       
One year  $27,237,246   $25,881,832 
Two years   26,687,249    24,069,341 
Three years   24,152,646    23,294,854 
Four years   17,858,480    18,763,803 
Five years   10,430,815    11,649,884 
Thereafter   7,123,998    5,439,005 
Total debt  $113,490,431   $109,098,719 

 

NOTE 8. Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

At June 30, 2017, approximately 64% of the Company's revenues were provided by two customers and approximately 61% of the Company's accounts receivable was due from three customers. Approximately 54% of the Company's revenues were provided by two customers and approximately 64% of the Company’s accounts receivable was due from three customers at December 31, 2016.

 

NOTE 9. Revolving Lines and Letters of Credit

 

The Company maintained a line of credit with a bank at an interest rate of prime. At June 30, 2017 the Company had no line of credit in place. At December 31, 2016 the Company had no outstanding balance on the line of credit but could borrow up to $2,000,000. The credit line is secured by all of the Company's net trade receivables.

 

The Company also has letters of credit with a bank totaling $3,281,597 as of June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 there was no outstanding balance on the letters of credit. These letters of credit are used for self-insurance bonding and are secured by the unencumbered accounts and assets of the company.

 

NOTE 10. Commitments

 

Minimum annual operating lease payments, as of June 30, 2017, under non-cancelable leases, principally for tractors, trailers, and real estate, as well as other commitments are payable as follows:

 

   Operating Leases
  

and Other

Commitments

    
2017-2nd Half of year     
2018  $495,821 
2019   897,114 
2020   782,856 
2021   560,659 
2022 and thereafter   517,286 
    612,886 
   $3,866,622 

 

NOTE 11. Contingencies

 

The Company is party to various legal actions normally associated with the trucking industry, the aggregate effect of which, in management's and legal counsel's opinion, are not material to the financial condition or results of operations of the Company, with the exception of the actions discussed in the following paragraph.

 

The Company is defendant in multiple class action lawsuits brought by various employees alleging various wage violations. In August 2016, the parties attended mediation for three of the cases and agreed to consolidate and settle these three cases on a class-wide basis for a total of $1,980,000, contingent on approval by the court. The settlement would affect a release of all claims raised in the cases by plaintiffs, representing approximately 1,600 class members. Accordingly, the Company accrued the settlement loss in other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2017.

 

 

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Exhibit 99.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

 

 

 

 

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

 

 

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contents

 

 

Page

 

Independent auditors' report  1
    
Financial statements:    
     
Balance sheets   2
     
Statements of income   3
     
Statements of members' equity   4
     
Statements of cash flows   5-6
     
Notes to financial statements   7-17

 

 

 

 

Layton Layton & Tobler LLP  
Certified Public Accountants  

606 South Ninth Street

(702) 384.1995

cps@Iltcpa.com

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

FAX (702) 384-6949

www.11tcpa.com

Donald R. Layton, CPA

Richard D. Layton, CPA, CFE, CFF

Stephen D. Waldron, cPA

Peter C. Gubler, CPA, CVA

Francine M. Miller, CPA

Michael D. Tobler, CPA (Deceased)

 

Independent Auditors' Report

 

Board of Directors
Estenson Logistics, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada

 

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Estenson Logistics, LLC (a Nevada Limited Liability Company), which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related statements of income, members' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

 

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

Auditors' Responsibility

 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Opinion

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Estenson Logistics, LLC as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

March 8, 2017

 

 

Members of:

Private Companies Practice Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants

Independent Member of CPA Associates International, Inc.

 

 

 

ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

ASSETS      
   2016  2015
Current assets:          
Cash  $13,841,637   $2,463,222 
Accounts receivable, net   27,830,462    24,846,456 
Due from affiliate          
Other receivables   388,872    246,573 
Insurance deposit   12,904,878    6,730,318 
Prepaid expenses   3,790,803    3,389,035 
           
Total current assets   58,756,652    37,675,604 
           
Property and equipment:          
Freight revenue equipment   216,357,500    191,684,639 
Other property and equipment   3,570,588    3,394,009 
           
Total property and equipment   219,928,088    195,078,648 
           
Less accumulated depreciation   93,355,304    74,825,250 
           
Net property and equipment   126,572,784    120,253,398 
           
Other assets:          
Refundable deposits   181,259    181,461 
           
Total assets  $185,510,695   $158,110,463 
           
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Current portion of long-term debt  $25,881,832   $22,949,083 
Accounts payable   4,984,939    2,421,664 
Accrued expenses   3,442,836    2,643,569 
Current portion of claims payable   1,455,720    1,060,135 
Other current liabilities   5,786,670    4,070,851 
Due to affiliate   135,070    98,437 
Total current liabilities   41,687,067    33,243,739 
           
Long-term liabilities:          
Notes payable, net of current portion   83,216,887    79,669,945 
Claims payable, net of current portion   6,406,082    2,205,003 
Total long-term liabilities   89,622,969    81,874,948 
           
Total liabilities   131,310,036    115,118,687 
           
Members' equity:   54,200,659    42,991,776 
Total liabilities & members' equity  $185,510,695   $158,110,463 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

   2016  2015
Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharges  $219,735,205   $197,340,743 
           
Fuel surcharge revenues   27,354,459    28,960,680 
           
Total operating revenues   247,089,664    226,301,423 
           
Cost of operations:          
Depreciation   25,844,122    22,143,506 
Equipment rent and lease   9,065,841    8,628,552 
Fuel and oil   24,514,890    25,625,280 
Independent transportation providers   10,413,921    8,924,469 
Insurance and employee benefits   17,241,960    16,004,952 
Payroll taxes   7,852,213    6,665,022 
Repairs and maintenance   15,459,704    14,136,309 
Salaries and wages   96,843,429    88,043,240 
Supplies and miscellaneous   1,637,317    1,369,288 
           
Total cost of operations   208,873,397    191,540,618 
           
Gross profit   38,216,267    34,760,805 
           
General and administrative expenses   24,987,899    22,011,933 
           
Income from operations   13,228,368    12,748,872 
           
Other income (expenses):          
Gain on disposition of equipment   1,296,684    1,927,338 
Interest expense   (2,473,776)   (2,343,861)
Other income   24,311    222,059 
Other expenses   (2,681,716)   (2,004,355)
           
Net income  $9,393,871   $10,549,453 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

 

   2016  2015
       
Members' equity, January 1  $42,991,776   $38,721,142 
Members contributions   6,246,000    - 
Members distributions   (4,430,988)   (6,278,819)
Net income   9,393,871    10,549,453 
           
Members' equity, December 31  $54,200,659   $42,991,776 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

   2016  2015
Operating activities:          
           
Net income  $9,393,871   $10,549,453 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net          
cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   26,130,442    22,388,780 
Gain on disposition of equipment   (1,248,603)   (1,927,338)
           
(Increase) decrease in:          
Accounts receivable   (2,984,006)   (4,411,165)
Due from affiliate        347,748 
Other receivables   (142,299)   226,667 
Prepaid expense   (9,515,843)   2,700,337 
Insurance deposit   2,939,515    (6,730,318)
Refundable deposits   202    45,877 
           
Increase (decrease) in:          
Accounts payable   2,563,275    (1,318,233)
Accrued expenses   799,267    443,036 
Claims payable   4,596,664    3,265,138 
Other current liabilities   1,715,819    2,177,155 
Due to affiliate   36,633    98,437 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   34,284,937    27,855,574 
           
Investing activities:          
Proceeds from disposition of assets   1,609,140    2,473,011 
Purchases of property and equipment   (788,040)   (1,975,177)
Net cash provided by investing activities   821,100    497,834 
           
Financing activities:          
Principal long-term debt repayments   (25,542,634)   (21,622,873)
Contributions from members   6,246,000      
Distributions to members   (4,430,988)   (6,278,819)
           
Net cash used in financing activities   (23,727,622)   (27,901,692)
           
Net increase/(decrease) in cash   11,378,415    451,716 
           
Cash, January 1st   2,463,222    2,011,506 
           
Cash, December 31st  $13,841,637   $2,463,222 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

   2016  2015
Cash paid during the year for:          
           
Interest  $2,473,776   $2,343,861 
           
           
           
Schedule of non-cash activities:          
           
Purchases of property and equipment  $32,810,365   $38,276,685 
Cash purchases   (788,040)   (1,975,177)
Property and equipment acquired through          
borrowings  $32,022,325   $36,301,508 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

1.Summary of significant accounting policies:

 

Nature of operations:

 

Estenson Logistics, LLC (a Nevada Limited Liability Company) was formed in February 1999. The Company provides freight transportation services and is a common carrier regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Company is licensed to operate in the continental United States of America.

 

Accounts receivable:

 

Accounts receivable are recorded net of allowance for doubtful accounts. At the end of each year management closely monitors outstanding balances and adjusts the allowance for doubtful accounts accordingly based upon prior write-offs and older outstanding receivables. In 2016, $18,232 has been estimated as allowance for doubtful accounts and $44,804 was expensed in the current year. In 2015, $20,043 was estimated as allowance for doubtful accounts and $17,210 was expensed. Accounts receivable are charged off when they are deemed uncollectible. All of the net trade receivables are pledged as collateral on a bank line of credit.

 

Property and equipment:

 

Company policy is to provide depreciation by use of the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. The book cost, accumulated depreciation and useful life by asset classification are as follows:

 

2016     Accumulated  Useful
   Cost  Depreciation  Life
Tractors  $116,607,261   $52,486,905   6 years
Trailers   99,750,239    38,789,681   10 years
Vehicles   381,616    278,965   7 years
Machinery & equipment   1,062,460    562,144   7 years
Office furniture & equipment   1,590,807    1,038,496   5-7 years
Leasehold Improvements   535,705    199,113   10 years
Total  $219,928,088   $93,355,304    
              
2015             
              
Tractors  $105,094,575   $43,061,327   6 years
Trailers   86,590,064    30,122,071   10 years
Vehicles   381,616    236,210   7 years
Machinery & equipment   1,052,041    418,411   7 years
Office furniture & equipment   1,431,130    841,549   5-7 years
Leasehold Improvements   529,222    145,682   10 years
Total  $195,078,648   $74,825,250    

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

1.Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):


General and administrative expense:

 

General and administrative costs are charged to expenses as incurred and consist of the following:

 

2016   
Advertising  $1,097,504 
Automobile expenses   76,911 
Bad debt expenses   44,804 
Contributions   100,402 
Depreciation   286,320 
Employee benefits   622,039 
Guaranteed payments to members   390,000 
Management fees   2,019,743 
Office expenses   2,580,126 
Payroll taxes   367,390 
Professional fees   1,178,322 
Rent   1,227,186 
Salaries and wages   5,593,287 
Taxes and licenses   3,221,693 
Travel expense   3,636,290 
Utilities   2,545,882 
Total  $24,987,899 
      
2015     
Advertising  $755,939 
Automobile expenses   86,721 
Bad debt expenses   17,210 
Contributions   83,550 
Depreciation   245,274 
Employee benefits   447,568 
Guaranteed payments to members   397,500 
Management fees   1,848,944 
Office expenses   2,260,396 
Payroll taxes   279,636 
Professional fees   1,410,863 
Rent   1,175,592 
Salaries and wages   4,613,280 
Taxes and licenses   2,887,050 
Travel expense   3,293,672 
Utilities   2,208,738 
Total  $22,011,933 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

1.Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):

 

Advertising costs:

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred.

 

Deposits:

 

The refundable deposits consist of insurance and rent deposits.

 

Use of estimates:

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2.Insurance claims deposit:

 

In 2015, the Company self-funded for a portion of its auto liability, worker's compensation and general liability insurance. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is to fund and maintain a deposit with the insurance company to pay insurance claim losses, including future actuarial expected losses and losses incurred but not reported. If the Company terminates the contract, after a twenty-four month period and all claims have been paid, the remaining deposit will be returned. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the insurance claims deposit is $12,904,878 and $6,730,318, respectively.

 

3.Uninsured deposits:

 

Periodically, due to fluctuations in funds on deposit, cash in bank accounts exceed the current Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit. Bank balances at December 31, 2016 exceeded the insured limit by $16,354,306. At December 31, 2015, bank balances exceeded the insured limit by $7,947,983.

 

4.Income taxes:

 

Estenson Logistics, LLC is recognized as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes. As a partnership, items of income and deductions are passed through to the members each year, and thus the Company pays no federal income tax and only pays state income tax for certain states.

 

The federal income tax returns of the Plan are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after the return was filed.

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

5.Related party transactions:

 

The members own 90% of a company that provides managerial services, insurance administration, and freight transportation to Estenson Logistics, LLC as needed. In 2016, the Company owed the affiliate $2,070,608 for managerial services, workers compensation, vehicle insurance and miscellaneous transactions. The Company repaid the affiliate $2,058,027 during 2016 which included prior year unpaid balances. The Company also owed the affiliate $2,337,666 for brokerage fees and made payments of $2,242,654 during the year which included prior year unpaid balances.

 

Additionally, in 2016, the Company owed the affiliate $2,034,909 for health insurance and made payments to the affiliate totaling $2,050,356 which included prior year unpaid balances.

 

In 2016, the Company billed the affiliate $2,077,987 for freight, rent, and other transactions provided. The affiliate repaid the Company $2,020,286 during 2016 which included prior year unpaid balances.

 

In 2015, the Company owed the affiliate $2,013,115 for managerial services, workers compensation, vehicle insurance and miscellaneous transactions. The Company repaid the affiliate $2,026,264 during 2015 which included prior year unpaid balances. The Company also owed the affiliate $1,515,198 for brokerage fees and made payments of $1,515,744 during the year which included prior year unpaid balances.

 

Additionally, in 2015, the Company owed the affiliate $2,121,197 for health insurance and made payments to the affiliate totaling $2,143,983 which included prior year unpaid balances.

 

In 2015, the Company billed the affiliate $1,731,120 for freight, rent, and other transactions provided. The affiliate repaid the Company $2,230,900 during 2015 which included prior year unpaid balances.

 

The Company leases office space in Mesa Arizona from an entity which is owned totally by the members of the Company. The lease, is for the Corporate Office location. The amount of lease payments made in 2016 and 2015 for the office space was $470,141 and $470,141, respectively.

 

6.Claims payable:

 

Claims payable represent accruals for the self-insured portion of the outstanding claims at year end. The current portion reflects the amounts of claims expected to be paid in the following year. These accruals are estimated based upon actuarial analysis of the nature and severity of individual claims and an estimate of future claims based upon historical experience. The ultimate cost of a claim develops over time as additional information regarding the nature, timing and extent of damages become available. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, claims payable is estimated at $7,861,802 and $3,265,138, respectively.

 

The actual cost to settle the self-insured claims liability can differ from reserve estimates because of legal costs, claims that have been incurred but not reported and a number of uncertainties, including the inherent difficulty in estimating the severity of the claims and the potential settlement amounts to dispose of the claims.

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

7. Notes payable:

 

All notes payable are secured by equipment and consist of the following:

 

2016   
    
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $38,833,320, with monthly payments totaling $581,143, interest rates ranging from 2.05% to 2.48%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2022.  $24,112,026 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $23,179,260, with monthly payments totaling $333,976, interest rates ranging from 2.24% to 2.60%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2023.   16,972,856 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $18,234,247, with monthly payments totaling $256,162, interest rates ranging from 2.27% to 2.67%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2022.   13,326,497 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $19,263,352, with monthly payments totaling $270,240, interest rates ranging from 2.21% to 2.51%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2022.   12,873,988 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $19,210,673, with monthly payments totaling $249,781, interest rates ranging from 2.12% to 2.78%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2023.   11,627,609 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $23,430,599, with monthly payments totaling $351,425, interest rates ranging from 2.13% to 2.57%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2021.   11,194,142 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $9,693,530, with monthly payments totaling $130,870, interest rates ranging from 2.45% to 2.85%, and maturity dates ranging from 2019 to 2023.   8,254,435 

 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

7.Notes payable (continued):

 

Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $5,250,545, with monthly payments totaling $75,501, interest rates ranging from 2.16% to 2.87%, and maturity dates ranging from 2022 to 2023.  $5,001,119 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $9,210,791, with monthly payments totaling $141,988, interest rates ranging from 2.09% to 2.74%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2019.   3,392,557 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $5,068,177, with monthly payments totaling $76,731, interest rates ranging from 2.35% to 2.70%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2020.   1,403,709 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $926,932, with monthly payments totaling $13,177, interest rates ranging from 2.46% to 2.49%, and maturity dates ranging from 2022 to 2023   881,719 
      
Notes payable to various lenders, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $1,392,827, with monthly payments totaling $25,045, interest rates ranging from of 2.45% to 4.45% and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2018.  $58,062 
      
Total notes payable   109,098,719 
      
Less current portion of long-term debt   (25,881,832)
      
   $83,216,887 

 

Maturities on long-term debts are as follows:

 

One year  $25,881,832 
Two years   24,069,341 
Three years   23,294,854 
Four years   18,763,803 
Five years   11,649,884 
Thereafter   5,439,005 
Total  $109,098,719 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

7.Notes payable (continued):

 

2015   
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $26,819,591, with monthly payments totaling $408,567, interest rates ranging from 2.05% to 2.48%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2022.  $17,312,695 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $18,234,247, with monthly payments totaling $256,162, interest rates ranging from 2.27% to 2.67%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2022.   15,939,244 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $19,263,352, with monthly payments totaling $270,240, interest rates ranging from 2.21% to 2.51%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2022.   15,809,043 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $28,089,718, with monthly payments totaling $438,252, interest rates ranging from 2.13% to 2.72%, and maturity dates ranging from 2015 to 2022.   15,435,218 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $26,412,851, with monthly payments totaling $462,719, interest rates ranging from 2.24% to 2.87%, and maturity dates ranging from 2015 to 2022.   15,260,348 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $17,602,077, with monthly payments totaling $228,317, interest rates ranging from 2.12% to 2.78%, and maturity dates ranging from 2020 to 2021.   12,609,485 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $12,216,235, with monthly payments totaling $195,562, interest rates ranging from 2.09% to 2.74%, and maturity dates ranging from 2016 to 2020.   5,395,309 

 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

7.Notes payable (continued):
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $7,243,237, with monthly payments totaling $118,361, interest rates ranging from 2.35% to 2.70%, and maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2020.  $2,272,304 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $2,487,466, with monthly payments totaling $34,083, interest rates ranging from 2.45% to 2.85%, and maturity dates ranging from 2019 to 2022.   2,015,476 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $754,379, with monthly payments totaling $13,434, interest rates ranging from 2.45% to 2.78%, and maturity dates ranging from 2016 to 2017.   200,093 
      
Notes payable to lender, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $3,488,868, with monthly payments totaling $62,475, interest rates ranging from 2.84% to 2.88%, and maturity dates in 2016.   160,030 
      
Notes payable to various lenders, secured by equipment with original cost totaling $1,409,460, with monthly payments totaling $25,408, interest rates ranging from of 2.54% to 4.45% and maturity dates ranging from 2015 to 2018.  $209,783 
      
Total notes payable   102,619,028 
      
Less current portion of long-term debt   (22,949,083)
      
   $79,669,945 

 

Maturities on long-term debts are as follows:

 

One year  $22,949,083 
Two years   21,103,277 
Three years   19,778,905 
Four years   18,318,764 
Five years   13,725,196 
Thereafter   6,743,803 
Total  $102,619,028 

 

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ESTENSON LOGISTICS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

8.Concentrations of credit risk:

 

At December 31, 2016, approximately 54% of the Company's revenues were provided by two customers and approximately 64% of the Company's accounts receivable was due from three customers. Approximately 70% of the Company's revenues were provided by three customers and approximately 67% of the Company's accounts receivable was due from three customers at December 31, 2015.

 

9.Revolving line and letters of credit:

 

The Company maintains a line of credit with a bank at an interest rate of prime. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no outstanding balance on the line of credit but could borrow up to $2,000,000. The credit line is secured by all of the Company's net trade receivables.

 

The Company also has three letters of credit with a bank totaling $3,271,597 and four separate letters of credit with banks totaling $5,303,541 as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, there was no outstanding balance on the letters of credit and the unused balance was $3,271,597 and $5,303,541, respectively. These letters of credit are used for self-insurance bonding and are secured by the unencumbered accounts and assets of the Company.

 

10.Commitments:

 

The Company has a number of operating leases for offices, warehouses, and parking spaces as well as for tractors and trailers and other property in various locations.

 

An office located in Fontana, California requires lease payments of $21,748 per month through October 31, 2019. The Company has the option to renew the lease at that date. Also in Fontana, California the Company entered into a lease for office space with monthly payments of $695. This lease expires August of 2017.

 

An office located in Elk Grove, California requires lease payments totaling $27,680 and $28,522 for 2017 and 2018, respectively. This lease will expire on December 31, 2018 but could be extended or continued on a month to month basis.

 

An office located in Commerce City, Colorado requires lease payments totaling $8,859 for 2017. This lease will expire September 31, 2017 with an option to renew for an additional twelve months.

 

The Company leases office and shop space in Tracy, California. The lease requires lease payments totaling $18,168 per year for 2017 and $3,028 for 2018. The lease expires February 28, 2018.

 

The Corporate Office location in Mesa, Arizona is leased from an entity totally owned by the members of the Company. The required lease payments for the next five years, from 2017 to 2021, are $485,865; $493,714; $501,571; $509,429 and $517,286 respectively. Thereafter, the required lease payments total $612,886. This lease will expire February 28, 2023.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

 

10.Commitments, continued:

The Company leases various parking and storage areas at various work sites. These leases are generally month to month leases or one year leases and will expire in 2017. Total lease payments for 2017 for these leases are $27,906.

 

The Company also leases various tractors and trailers. The four leases expire in 2017 with total payments of $153,480 for 2017.

 

The Company leases a forklift with monthly payments of $1,397 expiring in March 2019. The required lease payments for the next four years, from 2017 to 2020, are $12,570; $16,761; $16,761 and $4,190 respectively.

 

The Company leases various office equipment with monthly payments ranging from $58 to $732. Total future lease payments for 2017 and 2018 are $21,274 and $11,333, respectively.

 

The Company has a service agreement for approximately 1,218 communication devices under a contract requiring monthly payments ranging from $6 to $8 per device. This service agreement expires November 30, 2017. Total remaining payments are estimated at $36,379 for 2017.

 

The following is a schedule by years of future minimum payments required under the above leases as of December 31, 2016:

 

One year  $1,053,156 
Two years   814,337 
Three years   735,816 
Four years   513,619 
Five years   517,286 
Later years   612,886 
Total  $4,247,100 

 

11.Profit-sharing plan:

 

The Company implemented a salary reduction/profit-sharing plan in 2001 under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Company contributions for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 totaled $288,792 and $256,930, respectively.

 

12.Contingencies:

 

The Company is party to various legal actions normally associated with the trucking industry, the aggregate effect of which, in management's and legal counsel's opinion are not material to the financial condition or results of operations of the Company, with the exception of the actions discussed in the following paragraph.

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 

See Independent Auditors' Report

 

12.Contingencies, continued:

 

The Company is defendant in multiple class action lawsuits brought by various employees alleging various wage violations. In August 2016, the parties attended mediation for three of the cases and agreed to consolidate and settle these three cases on a class-wide basis for a total of $1,980,000, contingent on approval by the court. The settlement would affect a release of all claims raised in the cases by plaintiffs, representing approximately 1,600 class members. Accordingly, the Company accrued the settlement loss at December 31, 2016.

 

13.Date of Management Review:

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March 8, 2017, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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