hubgroup10q2010q1.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010 or

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission file number:  0-27754
Hub Group Logo
 
HUB GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
36-4007085
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3050 Highland Parkway, Suite 100
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(630) 271-3600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer  X      Accelerated Filer         Non-Accelerated Filer       Smaller Reporting Company

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

On April 20, 2010, the registrant had 37,334,998 outstanding shares of Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share, and 662,296 outstanding shares of Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share.

 
 
 
 

HUB GROUP, INC.


INDEX


PART I.  Financial Information: Page
   
Hub Group, Inc. - Registrant  
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2010 (unaudited) and
       December 31, 2009              
3
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months
Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009            
4
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity - Three
Months Ended March 31, 2010
5
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three
Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
6
   
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  7
   
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
9
   
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  14
   
Controls and Procedures   14
   
PART II.  Other Information 15
 

 



 








 
 
 
 
 


HUB GROUP, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
       
   
March 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
ASSETS
 
(unaudited)
       
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 141,736     $ 126,863  
Accounts receivable
               
Trade, net
    173,878       145,317  
Other
    9,155       11,932  
Prepaid taxes
    132       593  
Deferred taxes
    766       2,874  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    4,142       6,801  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    329,809       294,380  
                 
Restricted investments
    9,771       9,583  
Property and equipment, net
    27,246       28,510  
Other intangibles, net
    6,053       6,164  
Goodwill, net
    232,837       232,892  
Other assets
    1,778       1,819  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 607,494     $ 573,348  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable
               
Trade
  $ 134,958     $ 110,626  
Other
    9,820       7,695  
Accrued expenses
               
Payroll
    7,849       8,253  
Other
    18,817       18,958  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    171,444       145,532  
                 
Non-current liabilities
    12,166       12,002  
Deferred taxes
    63,172       61,973  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value;  2,000,000 shares authorized;  no shares issued or outstanding in 2010 and 2009
    -       -  
Common stock
               
Class A:  $.01 par value;  97,337,700 shares authorized and 41,224,792 shares issued in 2010 and 2009;  37,362,570 shares outstanding in 2010 and 37,253,330 shares outstanding in 2009
    412       412  
Class B:  $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; 662,296 shares issued and outstanding in 2010 and 2009
    7       7  
Additional paid-in capital
    166,970       171,470  
Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax benefit of $10,306
    (15,458 )     (15,458 )
Retained earnings
    308,254       299,552  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    3       (9 )
Treasury stock; at cost, 3,862,222 shares in 2010 and 3,971,462 shares in 2009
    (99,476 )     (102,133 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    360,712       353,841  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 607,494     $ 573,348  
   
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 


 
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HUB GROUP, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
       
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Revenue
  $ 417,294     $ 351,695  
Transportation costs
    368,476       306,526  
                 
Gross margin
    48,818       45,169  
                 
Costs and expenses:
               
Salaries and benefits
    23,458       23,214  
General and administrative
    10,145       10,123  
Depreciation and amortization
    973       1,156  
Total costs and expenses
    34,576       34,493  
                 
Operating income
    14,242       10,676  
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (14 )     (25 )
Interest and dividend income
    25       55  
Other, net
    68       10  
Total other income
    79       40  
                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    14,321       10,716  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    5,619       4,538  
                 
Net income
  $ 8,702     $ 6,178  
                 
                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.17  
                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.17  
                 
                 
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
    37,527       37,321  
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
    37,643       37,412  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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HUB GROUP, INC
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
(in thousands, except shares)
 
       
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
 
Class A & B Common Stock Shares Outstanding
     
Beginning of year
    37,915,626  
Purchase of treasury shares
    (107,628 )
Treasury shares issued for restricted stock and stock options exercised
    216,868  
Ending balance
    38,024,866  
         
Class A & B Common Stock Amount
       
Beginning of year
  $ 419  
Ending balance
    419  
         
Additional Paid-in Capital
       
Beginning of year
    171,470  
Exercise of non-qualified stock options
    (168 )
Share-based compensation expense
    931  
Tax benefit of share-based compensation plans
    133  
Issuance of restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures
    (5,396 )
Ending balance
    166,970  
         
Purchase Price in Excess of Predecessor Basis, Net of Tax
       
Beginning of year
    (15,458 )
Ending balance
    (15,458 )
         
Retained Earnings
       
Beginning of year
    299,552  
Net income
    8,702  
Ending balance
    308,254  
         
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
       
Beginning of year
    (9 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    12  
Ending balance
    3  
         
Treasury Stock
       
Beginning of year
    (102,133 )
Purchase of treasury shares
    (2,919 )
Issuance of restricted stock and exercise of stock options
    5,576  
Ending balance
    (99,476 )
         
Total stockholders’ equity
  $ 360,712  
         
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 

 
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HUB GROUP, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(in thousands)
 
       
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
    Net income
  $ 8,702     $ 6,178  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
       Depreciation and amortization
    1,952       2,184  
       Deferred taxes
    3,401       3,088  
       Compensation expense related to share-based compensation plans
    931       1,078  
       Loss (gain) on sale of assets
    63       (27 )
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
       Restricted investments
    (188 )     (455 )
       Accounts receivable, net
    (25,784 )     15,494  
       Prepaid taxes
    461       -  
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,659       584  
       Other assets
    41       57  
       Accounts payable
    26,457       6,300  
       Accrued expenses
    (545 )     (4,401 )
       Non-current liabilities
    125       (940 )
            Net cash provided by operating activities
    18,275       29,140  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
     Proceeds from sale of equipment
    7       48  
     Purchases of property and equipment
    (647 )     (1,429 )
            Net cash used in investing activities
    (640 )     (1,381 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
     Proceeds from stock options exercised
    12       40  
     Purchase of treasury stock
    (2,919 )     (1,042 )
     Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
    133       117  
            Net cash used in financing activities
    (2,774 )     (885 )
                 
                 
     Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    12       -  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    14,873       26,874  
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period
    126,863       85,799  
Cash and cash equivalents end of period
  $ 141,736     $ 112,673  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash paid for:
               
     Interest
  $ 14     $ 25  
     Income taxes
    122       1,821  
   
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 

 
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HUB GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1.                      Interim Financial Statements

Our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Hub Group, Inc. (“we”, “us” or “our”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations.  However, we believe that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

The financial statements reflect, in our opinion, all material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present our financial position as of March 31, 2010 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  Results of operations in interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year due partially to seasonality.
 
NOTE 2.                      Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of our earnings per share (in thousands, except for per share data):


   
Three Months Ended, March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per share
  $ 8,702     $ 6,178  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
    37,527       37,321  
                 
Dilutive effect of  stock options and restricted stock
    116       91  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
    37,643       37,412  
                 
Earnings per share - basic
  $ 0.23     $ 0.17  
                 
Earnings per share - diluted
  $ 0.23     $ 0.17  
                 

NOTE 3.                      Debt

On March 3, 2010, we entered into an amendment to our Credit Agreement which reduced our maximum unsecured borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement from $50.0 million to $10.0 million and extended the term of the Credit Agreement until March 2013.  The interest rate of the Credit Agreement is equal to LIBOR plus 1.75%.  The financial covenants require a minimum net worth of $275.0 million and a cash flow leverage ratio of not more than 2.0 to 1.0.  The commitment fee charged on the unused line of credit is 0.375%.

We have standby letters of credit that expire at various dates from 2010 to 2012.  As of March 31, 2010, the outstanding letters of credit totaled $2.9 million.

We had $7.1 million of unused and available borrowings under our bank revolving line of credit as of  March 31, 2010.  We were in compliance with our debt covenants as of  March 31, 2010.
 
NOTE 4.                      Commitments and Contingencies
 
We are a party to litigation incident to our business, including claims for freight lost or damaged in-transit freight improperly shipped or improperly billed, property damage and personal injury.  Some of the lawsuits to which we are a party are covered by insurance and are being defended by our insurance carriers.  Some of the lawsuits are not covered by insurance and we are defending them.  Management does not believe that the outcome of this litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial position.
 
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NOTE 5.                      Fair Value Measurement

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated fair value as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 due to their short-term nature.  Cash and cash equivalents included $136.2 million and $123.0 million as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, invested in a money market fund comprised of U.S. treasury securities and repurchase agreements for these securities.  Restricted investments included $9.8 million and $9.6 million as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, of mutual funds which are reported at fair value.  The fair value measurement of these securities is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets which are defined as “Level 1” of the fair value hierarchy in the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the Codification.

NOTE 6.                      Restructuring Charges

In the first quarter of 2010, we did not record any restructuring charges.  There were no severance payments remaining to be paid as of March 31, 2010 as remaining payments were made during the quarter.

NOTE 7.                      New Pronouncements
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued amendments to the guidance on variable interest entities and consolidation, codified primarily in the Consolidation Topic of the FASB ASC. This guidance modifies the method for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity as well as the methods permitted for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. In addition, this guidance requires ongoing reassessments of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and enhanced disclosures related to a company’s involvement with a variable interest entity. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2010, as required. The effect of adopting this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

NOTE 8.                      Guarantees

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved new regulations that require significantly reduced emissions from existing on-road diesel vehicles operating in California.  The regulations require older model tractors to be modified to comply with the new regulations.  In response to the costs associated with complying with these new emission laws, we developed a guaranty program with a leasing company in 2009.  As part of this program, we are guaranteeing certain owner operators’ lease payments for these tractors.  The term of the guarantee is through 2012.

The potential maximum exposure under these lease guarantees was approximately $5.5 million and $3.8 million as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  The potential maximum exposure represents the amount of the remaining lease payments on all outstanding guaranteed leases as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.  However, upon default, we have the option to purchase the tractors.  We could then sell the tractors and use the proceeds to recover all or a portion of the amounts paid under the guarantees.  Alternatively, we can contract with another owner operator who would assume the lease.  There were no material defaults during the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

The liability was approximately $0.1 million as of both March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 for the guarantees representing the fair value of the guarantees based on a discounted cash-flow analysis.  We are amortizing the amounts over the remaining lives of the respective guarantees.

NOTE 9.                      Comprehensive Income

Foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities are translated to United States dollars at the end of period exchange rates.  Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates for the period.  Translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.  Total comprehensive income was $8.7 million and $6.2 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

NOTE 10.                      Subsequent Events

On April 8, 2010, we entered into an Equipment Purchase Contract with Singamas Management Services, Ltd. for the acquisition of 2,000 53' containers. We expect the acquisition costs to be approximately $19.2 million and we expect to take delivery of the equipment from May to August 2010.

We evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There were no subsequent events that required recognition or disclosure except as noted above.
 
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HUB GROUP, INC.

 
Item 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
              OPERATIONS

The information contained in this quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “expects,” “hopes,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to risks.  Such statements should be viewed with caution.  Actual results or experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors.  We assume no liability to update any such forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report.  Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially include:

·  
the degree and rate of market growth in the domestic intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics markets served by us;
·  
deterioration in our relationships with existing railroads or adverse changes to the railroads’ operating rules;
·  
changes in rail service conditions or adverse weather conditions;
·  
further consolidation of railroads;
·  
the impact of competitive pressures in the marketplace, including entry of new competitors, direct marketing efforts by the railroads or marketing efforts of asset-based carriers;
·  
changes in rail, drayage and trucking company capacity;
·  
railroads moving away from ownership of intermodal assets;
·  
equipment shortages or equipment surplus;
·  
changes in the cost of services from rail, drayage, truck or other vendors;
·  
increases in costs for independent contractors due to regulatory, judicial and legal changes;
·  
labor unrest in the rail, drayage or trucking company communities;
·  
general economic and business conditions;
·  
significant deterioration in our customer’s financial condition, particularly in the retail and durable goods sectors;
·  
fuel shortages or fluctuations in fuel prices;
·  
increases in interest rates;
·  
changes in homeland security or terrorist activity;
·  
difficulties in maintaining or enhancing our information technology systems;
·  
changes to or new governmental regulation;
·  
loss of several of our largest customers;
·  
inability to recruit and retain key personnel;
·  
inability to recruit and retain drivers and owner operators;
·  
changes in insurance costs and claims expense;
·  
changes to current laws which will aid union organizing efforts; and
·  
inability to close and successfully integrate any future business combinations.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Hub Group, Inc.  (“we”, “us” or “our”) is the largest intermodal marketing company (“IMC”) in the United States and a full service transportation provider offering intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics services.  We operate through a nationwide network of operating centers.

As an IMC, we arrange for the movement of our customers’ freight in containers and trailers over long distances.  We contract with railroads to provide transportation for the long-haul portion of the shipment and with local trucking companies, known as “drayage companies,” for local pickup and delivery.  As part of the intermodal services, we negotiate rail and drayage rates, electronically track shipments in transit, consolidate billing and handle claims for freight loss or damage on behalf of our customers.

Our drayage services are provided by our subsidiary, Comtrak, which assists us in providing reliable, cost effective intermodal services to our customers.  Comtrak has terminals in Atlanta, Bensalem (Philadelphia), Birmingham, Charleston, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Harrisburg, Huntsville, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Memphis, Nashville, Ontario (Los Angeles), Perry, Saint Louis, Savannah, Stockton, and Tampa.  As of March 31, 2010, Comtrak owned 281 tractors, leased 20 tractors, leased or owned 553 trailers, employed 308 drivers and contracted with 1,045 owner-operators.

 
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We also arrange for the transportation of freight by truck, providing customers with another option for their transportation needs.  We match the customers’ needs with carriers’ capacity to provide the most effective service and price combinations.  As part of our truck brokerage services, we negotiate rates, track shipments in transit and handle claims for freight loss or damage on behalf of our customers.

Our logistics service consists of complex transportation management services, including load consolidation, mode optimization and carrier management.  These service offerings are designed to take advantage of the increasing trend for shippers to outsource all or a greater portion of their transportation needs.

We have full time marketing representatives throughout North America who service local, regional and national accounts.  We believe that fostering long-term customer relationships is critical to our success and allows us to better understand our customers’ needs and specifically tailor our transportation services to them.

Our top 50 customers’ revenue represents approximately 62% of our revenue as of March 31, 2010.  We use various performance indicators to manage our business.  We closely monitor margin and gains and losses for our top 50 customers.  We also evaluate on-time performance, costs per load and daily sales outstanding by customer account.  Vendor cost changes and vendor service issues are also monitored closely.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes our revenue by business line (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
               
%
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Change
 
                   
Revenue
                 
Intermodal
  $ 286,733     $ 245,569       16.8 %
Truck brokerage
    83,582       68,040       22.8  
Logistics
    46,979       38,086       23.3  
Total revenue
  $ 417,294     $ 351,695       18.7 %


 
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The following table includes certain items in the consolidated statements of income as a percentage of revenue:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Revenue
    100.0 %     100.0 %
                 
Transportation costs
    88.3       87.2  
                 
Gross margin
    11.7       12.8  
                 
Costs and expenses:
               
     Salaries and benefits
    5.6       6.6  
     General and administrative
    2.5       2.9  
     Depreciation and amortization
    0.2       0.3  
Total costs and expenses
    8.3       9.8  
                 
Operating income
    3.4       3.0  
                 
Other income:
               
     Interest and dividend income
    0.0       0.0  
     Total other income
    0.0       0.0  
                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    3.4       3.0  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    1.3       1.2  
                 
Net income
    2.1 %     1.8 %


Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009

Revenue

Revenue increased 18.7% to $417.3 million in 2010 from $351.7 million in 2009.  Intermodal revenue increased 16.8% to $286.7 million due to a 16% increase in volume, a 6% increase for fuel, a 3% price decrease and a 2% decrease for mix.  Truck brokerage revenue increased 22.8% to $83.6 million due to a 23% increase in volume and a 7% increase for fuel, offset by a 7% decrease for price and mix.  Our length of haul for truck brokerage was down 4% or 30 miles.  Logistics revenue increased 23.3% to $47.0 million related to several new customers added in 2009 and an increase in business with existing accounts.

Gross Margin

Gross margin increased 8.1% to $48.8 million in 2010 from $45.2 million in 2009.  This $3.6 million margin increase came primarily from intermodal and logistics.  As a percentage of revenue, gross margin decreased to 11.7% in 2010 from 12.8% in 2009.  The decrease in gross margin as a percentage of revenue was driven primarily by intermodal pricing being down 3% and an increase in truck brokerage costs resulting from tighter capacity.

Salaries and Benefits

As a percentage of revenue, salaries and benefits decreased to 5.6% in 2010 from 6.6% in 2009 due to increased revenue and improved employee efficiencies.  Salaries and benefits increased to $23.5 million in 2010 from $23.2 million in 2009 due primarily to an increase in bonus expense, partially offset by lower severance.  Bonuses were $1.3 million higher in the first quarter of 2010 due primarily to the EPS portion of the bonus being accrued in 2010 while no EPS bonus was accrued in 2009.  This increase was partially offset by a decrease in salaries related to severance costs of $0.9 million recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2009.   Headcount as of March 31, 2010 was ­1,037 which excludes drivers as driver costs are included in transportation costs.

 
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General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses remained constant at $10.1 million in both 2010 and 2009.  As a percentage of revenue, these expenses decreased to 2.5% in 2010 from 2.9% in 2009.  Increases in professional fees of $0.8 million and outside sales commissions of $0.2 million were offset by decreases in bad debt expense of $0.8 million and travel and entertainment expenses of $0.2 million.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization decreased to $1.0 million in 2010 from $1.2 million in 2009.  This expense as a percentage of revenue decreased to 0.2% in 2010 from 0.3% in 2009.  The decrease in depreciation and amortization was due primarily to a change in the salvage value of certain assets in 2009.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest and other income increased to $0.08 million in 2010 from $0.04 million in 2009.  The increase in other income was primarily due to the positive effects of currency translation for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes increased to $5.6 million in 2010 from $4.5 million in 2009.  We provided for income taxes using an effective rate of 39.2% in 2010 and an effective rate of 42.3% in 2009.  The 2009 effective rate was higher due to income tax law changes enacted in February 2009 by Wisconsin and California.

Net Income

Net income increased to $8.7 million in 2010 from $6.2 million in 2009 due primarily to higher gross margin.

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per share were $0.23 in 2010 and $0.17 in 2009.  Basic earnings per share increased due to the increase in net income.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.23 in 2010 and $0.17 in 2009.  Diluted earnings per share increased due to the increase in net income.

 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During 2010, we have funded operations, capital expenditures and stock buy backs through cash flows from operations. We believe that our cash, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under our Credit Agreement will be sufficient to meet our cash needs for at least the next 12 months.

Cash provided by operating activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $18.3 million, which resulted primarily from income of $8.7 million adjusted for non-cash charges of $6.4 million and the change in operating assets and liabilities of $3.2 million.

Net cash used in investing activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 was $0.6 million and related primarily to capital expenditures.  We expect capital expenditures to be between $34.0 million and $38.0 million for all of 2010.  This range includes the acquisition of the 2000 53’ containers for approximately $19.2 million which are expected to be delivered between May and August 2010. The foregoing estimate of capital expenditures assumes no real property purchases in 2010.  We are exploring purchasing property to support our drayage and equipment operations.  If we purchase any property, our capital expendutures could be higher than the range specified.

The net cash used in financing activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 was $2.8 million.  We used $2.9 million of cash to purchase treasury stock and reported $0.1 million of excess tax benefits from share-based compensation as a financing cash in-flow.

On March 3, 2010, we entered into an amendment to our Credit Agreement which reduced our maximum unsecured borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement from $50.0 million to $10.0 million and extended the term of the Credit Agreement until March 2013.  The interest rate of the Credit Agreement is equal to LIBOR plus 1.75%.  The financial covenants require a minimum net worth of $275.0 million and a cash flow leverage ratio of not more than 2.0 to 1.0.  The commitment fee charged on the unused line of credit is 0.375%. The revolving line of credit expires on March 3, 2013.  We believe that the $10.0 million in unsecured borrowing capacity more accurately reflects our borrowing needs in the coming years in light of our historical lack of borrowings against the line of credit, significant cash balance and ability to generate cash.

We have standby letters of credit that expire at various dates from 2010 to 2012.  As of March 31, 2010, the outstanding letters of credit were $2.9 million.

We had $7.1 million of unused and available borrowings under our bank revolving line of credit as of March 31, 2010.  We were in compliance with our debt covenants as of March 31, 2010.

We have authorization to spend up to $30.0 million to purchase common stock through March 2011.  We purchased 53,800 shares under this authorization in the first quarter of 2010.  We may make additional purchases from time to time as market conditions warrant.

 
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Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates on our bank line of credit which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.


Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of March 31, 2010, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures.   Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2010.  There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with such evaluation that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



 
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PART II.                      Other  Information

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On February 24, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $30.0 million of our Class A Common Stock.  This authorization expires March 31, 2011.  We purchased 53,800 shares in the first quarter of 2010.   We may make purchases from time to time as market conditions warrant, and any repurchased shares are expected to be held in treasury for future use.

The following table displays the number of shares purchased and the maximum value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan:

   
Total Number of Shares Purchased
   
Average Price Paid Per Share
   
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan
   
Maximum Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
(in 000’s)
 
March 1 to
March 31
    53,800     $ 27.46       53,800     $ 28,523  
           Total
    53,800     $ 27.46       53,800     $ 28,523  

This table excludes 53,828 shares we purchased for $1.4 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 related to employee withholding upon vesting of restricted stock.

Item 6.  Exhibits

The exhibits included as part of the Form 10-Q are set forth in the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such Exhibits and are incorporated herein by reference.

 
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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: April 23, 2010
By:
/s/ Terri A. Pizzuto  
    Name: Terria A. Pizzuto  
   
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial 
          Officer and Treasurer
          (Principal Financial Officer)
 
       








 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.                      Description

10.1
Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2010, among Hub Group, Inc., Hub City Terminals, Inc., Harris N.A. and Bank of Montreal (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s report on Form 8-K dated March 3, 2010 and filed March 5, 2010, File No. 000-27754)

10.2
Equipment Purchase Contract, dated as of April 8, 2010, by and between Hub City Terminals, Inc. and Singamas Management Services, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s report on Form 8-K dated April 8, 2010 and filed April 13, 2010, File No. 000-27754)

31.1
Certification of David P. Yeager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2
Certification of Terri A. Pizzuto, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1
Certification of David P. Yeager and Terri A. Pizzuto, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.