SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For Quarter Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20012002

Commission File Number 1-6512


AIRBORNE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State of incorporation or organization)

91-2065027

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3101 Western Avenue
P.O. Box 662
Seattle, Washington 98111-0662
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(206) 285-4600


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
Yes:  x    No:   NO o¨

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the close of the period covered by this report.

Common Stock, par value $1 per share
Outstanding (net of 3,240,5263,234,526 treasury shares)
as of SeptemberJune 30, 20012002
  

48,103,54548,396,921 shares




FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These forward-looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this filing, and involve risks and uncertainties that are inherently difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements for any number of reasons, including those described in this report or in “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.


PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements
AIRBORNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS
OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30
September 30
2001
2000
2001
 2000
 
REVENUES:                
  Domestic$682,522$705,977$2,132,856 $2,147,530
  International 90,266   98,552   275,678   280,490 



 
772,788804,5292,408,534 2,428,020
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:                              
  Transportation purchased254,080262,718787,204 765,345
  Station and ground operations 255,688   263,768   796,070   776,387 
  Flight operations and maintenance133,286143,665428,658 425,729
  General and administrative 62,767   64,312   200,427   191,309 
  Sales and marketing21,68920,20069,020 60,740
  Depreciation and amortization 51,655   52,892   156,977   152,768 
  Federal legislation compensation(7,800)(7,800) 



 
  771,365   807,555   2,430,556   2,372,278 



 
     EARNINGS(LOSS)FROM OPERATIONS1,423)(3,026)(22,022) 55,742
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):                 
  Interest, net(4,924)(6,544)(13,875) (16,635)
  Discount onsales of receivables (2,006)     (7,993)   
  Other8,77840611,355 3,111



 
     EARNINGS(LOSS)BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,271    (9,164)  (32,535)  42,218 
INCOME TAX BENEFIT(EXPENSE)1,558(3,655)(10,892) 16,070



 
     NET EARNINGS(LOSS) BEFORE
       CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING
 
1,713
  
$

(5,509

)
  
(21,643

)
  
26,148
 



 
          
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN
  ACCOUNTING, NET OF TAX



 
14,206



 
 
     NET EARNINGS(LOSS)$1,713  $(5,509) $(21,643) $40,354 



 
 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: 
     BASIC               
      Before change in accounting$0.04$(0.11)$(0.45) $0.54
      Cumulative effect of change in accounting         $0.29 



 
      Net Earnings(Loss)$0.04$(0.11)$(0.45) $0.83



 
 
     DILUTED               
      Before change in accounting$0.04$(0.11)$(0.45) $0.54
      Cumulative effect of change in accounting          0.29 



 
      Net Earnings(Loss)$0.04$(0.11)$(0.45) $0.83



 
  
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE$0.04  $0.04  $0.12  $0.12 



 
 

   
Three Months Ended June 30

   
Six Months Ended June 30

 
   
2002

   
2001

   
2002

   
2001

 
REVENUES:                    
Domestic  $719,913   $720,235   $1,431,980   $1,450,334 
International   90,538    91,990    166,991    185,412 
   


  


  


  


    810,451    812,225    1,598,971    1,623,746 
OPERATING EXPENSES:                    
Transportation purchased   267,368    266,085    516,399    533,124 
Station and ground operations   265,957    264,780    530,076    545,154 
Flight operations and maintenance   132,531    143,686    257,897    295,372 
General and administrative   65,237    66,821    128,651    132,888 
Sales and marketing   23,492    23,329    45,768    47,331 
Depreciation and amortization   46,731    52,684    95,852    105,322 
   


  


  


  


    801,316    817,385    1,574,643    1,659,191 
   


  


  


  


EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS   9,135    (5,160)   24,328    (23,445)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):                    
Interest, net   (7,485)   (4,454)   (14,356)   (8,951)
Discounts on sales of receivables   (885)   (2,229)   (2,190)   (5,986)
Other   407    2,304    2,303    2,576 
   


  


  


  


EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   1,172    (9,539)   10,085    (35,806)
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT   715    (3,178)   4,360    (12,450)
   


  


  


  


NET EARNINGS (LOSS)  $457   $(6,361)  $5,725   $(23,356)
   


  


  


  


NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:                    
BASIC  $0.01   $(0.13)  $0.12   $(0.48)
   


  


  


  


DILUTED  $0.01   $(0.13)  $0.12   $(0.48)
   


  


  


  


DIVIDENDS PER SHARE  $0.04   $0.04   $0.08   $0.08 
   


  


  


  


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AIRBORNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)

 September 30
  December 31
 
 2001
  2000
 
  (Unaudited)     
ASSETS
       
        
CURRENT ASSETS:       
      Cash$139,107  $40,390 
      Trade accounts receivable,       
          less allowance of $11,528 and $10,290 123,768   218,685 
      Spare parts and fuel inventory 41,487   43,231 
      Refundable income taxes 23,943   21,595 
      Deferred income tax assets 28,454   28,839 
      Prepaid expenses and other 41,956   20,809 
 
  
 
            TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 398,715   373,549 
        
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 1,269,380   1,324,345 
        
EQUIPMENT DEPOSITS and OTHER ASSETS 42,904   48,025 
 
  
 
TOTAL ASSETS$1,710,999  $1,745,919 
 
  
 
        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
       
        
CURRENT LIABILITIES:       
      Accounts payable$128,207  $180,623 
      Salaries, wages and related taxes 77,647   71,179 
      Accrued expenses 135,930   83,518 
      Current portion of debt 6,963   477 
 
  
 
            TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 348,747   335,797 
        
LONG-TERM DEBT 318,506   322,230 
        
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES 137,070   125,444 
        
POSTRETIREMENT LIABILITIES 35,098   62,360 
        
OTHER LIABILITIES 36,566   37,233 
        
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:       
      Preferred Stock, without par value -       
        Authorized 5,200,000 shares, no shares issued       
      Common stock, par value $1 per share -       
        Authorized 120,000,000 shares       
        Issued 51,363,241 and 51,279,651 shares 51,344   51,280 
      Additional paid-in capital 304,603   303,885 
      Retained earnings 540,284   567,700 
      Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,351)  (136)
 
  
 
  894,880   922,729 
      Treasury stock, 3,240,526 and 3,244,526       
        shares, at cost (59,868)  (59,874)
 
  
 
  835,012   862,855 
 
  
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,710,999  $1,745,919 
 
  
 

   
June 30
   
December 31
 
   
2002

   
2001

 
   
(Unaudited)
     
ASSETS
          
CURRENT ASSETS:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $338,063   $201,500 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $10,849 and $11,509   224,322    126,040 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   37,085    38,413 
Refundable income taxes   517    27,161 
Deferred income tax assets   30,929    30,572 
Prepaid expenses and other   33,496    28,021 
   


  


TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   664,412    451,707 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET   1,214,131    1,247,373 
EQUIPMENT DEPOSITS and OTHER ASSETS   52,424    47,764 
   


  


TOTAL ASSETS  $1,930,967   $1,746,844 
   


  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
          
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Accounts payable  $138,784   $141,873 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   81,233    75,458 
Accrued expenses   148,978    145,997 
Current portion of debt   108,173    107,410 
   


  


TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   477,168    470,738 
LONG-TERM DEBT   366,387    218,053 
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES   144,717    143,526 
POST RETIREMENT LIABILITIES   66,964    39,423 
OTHER LIABILITIES   38,816    40,888 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:          
Preferred Stock, without par value—            
Authorized 6,000,000 shares, no shares issued          
Common stock, par value $1 per share—            
Authorized 120,000,000 shares          
Issued 51,631,447 and 51,375,711 shares   51,631    51,376 
Additional paid-in capital   308,553    304,984 
Retained earnings   542,163    540,544 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (5,574)   (2,820)
   


  


    896,773    894,084 
Treasury stock, 3,234,526 and 3,240,526 shares, at cost   (59,858)   (59,868)
   


  


    836,915    834,216 
   


  


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $1,930,967   $1,746,844 
   


  


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AIRBORNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
September 30
2001
2000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
 Net Earnings(Loss)$(21,643)$40,354
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings(loss) to         
  net cash provided by operating activities:       
     Cumulative effect of change in accounting  (14,206)
       Depreciation and amortization    156,977       152,768
     Deferred income taxes12,01017,135
     Postretirement obligations (2,515)  7,584
     Other(527)7,901
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS 144,302   211,536


Change in:
     Proceeds from receivable securitization facility  50,000    
     Receivables44,917(14,337)
     Inventories and prepaid expenses (19,403)  (6,625)
     Refundable income taxes(2,348)
     Accounts payable (52,416)   13,209
     Accrued expenses, salaries & taxes payable34,13210,074


NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES  199,184   213,857
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment (99,455)  (302,390)
Dispositions of property and equipment1,1134,037
Other 2,391    (7,051)


NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES(95,951)(305,404)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds(repayments)from bank notes, net(103,000)115,000
Principal payments on debt (902)  (329)
Issuance of debt1,596
Proceeds on sale leaseback transactions, net 102,775   
Repurchase of common stock(20,662)
Proceeds from common stock issuance 788     1,259
Dividends paid(5,773)(5,832)


NET CASH (USED) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (4,516)  89,436


NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH98,717(2,111)
CASH AT JANUARY 1  40,390      28,678


CASH AT SEPTEMBER 30$139,107  $26,567


 

   
Six Months Ended June 30

 
   
2002

   
2001

 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net earnings (loss)  $5,725   $(23,356)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to          
    net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   95,852    105,322 
Deferred income taxes   834    9,623 
Postretirement obligations   23,537    3,427 
Other   (3,759)   (2,299)
   


  


CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS   122,189    92,717 
Change in:          
Receivable securitization facility   (100,000)   50,000 
Receivables   1,718    24,764 
Inventories and prepaid expenses   (4,147)   (5,327)
Refundable income taxes   26,644    (3,669)
Accounts payable   (3,089)   (30,163)
Accrued expenses, salaries and taxes payable   12,759    17,405 
   


  


NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   56,074    145,727 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Additions to property and equipment   (57,694)   (73,389)
Proceeds from sale of securities   3,778    —   
Proceeds from sale of radio frequencies   —      2,071 
Other   (6,995)   15 
   


  


NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (60,611)   (71,303)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Payments on bank notes, net   —      (85,000)
Issuance of convertible debt, net of issuance costs   145,125    —   
Principal payments on debt   (3,753)   (234)
Exercise of stock options   3,834    782 
Dividends paid   (3,864)   (3,848)
Shareholder rights redemption   (242)   —   
   


  


NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   141,100    (88,300)
   


  


NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH   136,563    (13,876)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JANUARY 1   201,500    40,390 
   


  


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JUNE 30  $338,063   $26,514 
   


  


SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Non-cash financing activities:          
Capital leases entered into during the period  $2,850    —   
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AIRBORNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SeptemberJune 30, 20012002 (Unaudited)

NOTE A—SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION:

The consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited but include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods reported.

Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the 20012002 presentation.

NOTE B—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
Trade accounts receivable exclude amounts sold under the Company’s accounts receivable securitization facility. As of June 30, 2002, we had $100.0 million of outstanding accounts receivable securitized in comparison to $200.0 million securitized as of December 31, 2001. In May 2002, the amount of receivables securitized were reduced by $100.0 million.
NOTE C—LONG-TERM DEBT:

Long-term debt consists of the following:

September 30
December 31
2001
2000
(In thousands)
Senior debt:
Senior notes$200,000$200,000
Aircraft Leases102,837
Revenue bonds13,20013,200
Revolving bank credit75,000
Notes payable28,000
Other debt9,4326,507


325,469322,707
Less current portion6,963477


$318,506$322,230


   
June 30 2002

   
December 31 2001

 
   
(In thousands)
 
Senior debt:          
Senior notes  $200,000   $200,000 
Convertible senior notes   150,000    —   
Aircraft loan   59,640    61,651 
Capital lease obligations   44,525    43,070 
Revenue bonds   13,200    13,200 
Other debt   7,195    7,542 
   


  


    474,560    325,463 
Less current portion   (108,173)   (107,410)
   


  


   $366,387   $218,053 
   


  


On March 25, 2002, the Company issued $150,000,000 of 5.75% Convertible Senior Notes (“Notes”) due April 2007. The Company hasproceeds of the sale are intended, in part, to fund the repayment of $100,000,000 of 8.875% senior notes due December 15, 2002 at their stated maturity. The Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, at the option of the holder, at a conversion rate of 42.7599 shares per each $1,000 principal amount of Notes, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. This is equivalent to a conversion price of $23.39 per share. At the current conversion price, a total of 6,413,985 shares are issuable upon full conversion of the notes.
The Company’s revolving bank credit agreement providingprovides for a total commitment of $275 million. In$275,000,000 and expires in June 2001,2004. The agreement provides that the agreement was amended to, among other requirements, provide certainCompany pledge a substantial majority of its assets as collateral to secure the commitment, reduce available borrowing capacity by the amount of outstanding letters of credit establish revised covenants and amend the expiration date to June 2004.maintain compliance with certain restrictive covenants. Capacity under the facility is dependent on a borrowing base determined by the amount of eligible collateral, pledged, with a maximum commitment of $275 million.$275,000,000. At SeptemberJune 30, 20012002, the Company had eligible collateral in the borrowing base to support $214,000,000 of the $275,000,000 commitment. The Company has the ability to increase the borrowing base by pledging additional eligible collateral. At June 30, 2002, available capacity under the agreement, net of outstanding letters of credit, was $110,000,000. At June 30, 2002, no borrowings were outstanding under the agreement and the Company was in compliance with restrictive covenants. Withcovenants including covenants requiring the current levelmaintenance of collateral pledged, available capacity underminimum levels of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), leverage and debt service coverage ratios and required levels of liquidity. The agreement also restricts the Company from declaring or paying dividends on its common stock during any calendar quarter in excess of $2,000,000 plus up to an additional

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$300,000 of dividends on any common stock issued upon conversion of the Notes. The agreement netalso permitted a one-time payment of $242,000 ($.005 per share) made in May 2002 to shareholders upon redemption and termination of the Company’s shareholder rights plan. The Company’s $200,000,000 of outstanding letters of credit, was $43.6 million as of September 30, 2001. In June 2001, the outstandingnon-convertible senior notes are also collateralized by assets of $200the Company.
The Company’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges was 1.06 for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. Fixed charges exceeded earnings by $10.1 million were secured in connection withfor the amended revolving credit agreement.

quarter ended June 30, 2001.

NOTE C—D—EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the interim period. Diluted earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the interim period plus dilutive common equivalent shares applicable to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options.

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options and, when dilutive, the assumed conversion of the convertible senior notes.

Weighted average shares outstanding used in earnings per share computations were as follows:

 Three Months Ended
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30
 September 30
 2001
 2000
 2001
 2000
         
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
      Basic48,103,545 48,034,899  48,081,524 48,516,263
      Diluted48,128,062 48,185,156  48,104,026 48,850,931
         

   
Three Months Ended June 30

  
Six Months Ended June 30

   
2002

  
2001

  
2002

  
2001

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:            
Basic  48,356,841  48,103,545  48,304,960  48,091,590
Diluted  48,981,739  48,103,545  48,785,437  48,092,008
NOTE D—E—SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has organized its business into two reportable operating segments. The domestic segment derives its revenues from the door-to-door delivery of small packages and documents throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Domestic operations are supported principally by Company operated aircraft and facilities. The international segment derives its revenues from express door-to-door delivery and a variety of freight services. International revenues are recognized on shipments where the origin and/or destination is outside of locations supported by the domestic segment. The Company uses a variable cost approach to delivering international services through use of existing commercial airline capacity in connection with its domestic network and independent express and freight agents in locations not currently served by Company-owned foreign operations.

The following is a summary of key segment information (in thousands):
   
Three Months Ended June 30

   
Six Months Ended June 30

 
   
2002

   
2001

   
2002

   
2001

 
SEGMENT REVENUES:                    
    Domestic  $719,913   $720,235   $1,431,980   $1,450,334 
    International   90,538    91,990    166,991    185,412 
   


  


  


  


   $810,451   $812,225   $1,598,971   $1,635,746 
   


  


  


  


SEGMENT EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:                    
    Domestic  $9,496   $(4,622)  $26,428   $(21,150)
    International   (361)   (538)   (2,100)   (2,295)
   


  


  


  


   $9,135   $(5,160)  $24,328   $(23,445)
   


  


  


  


  Three Months Ended
 Nine Months Ended
 
  September 30
 September 30
 
  2001
 2000
  2001
 2000
 
                
SEGMENT REVENUES:               
      Domestic $682,522  705,997  $2,132,856  $2,147,530 
      International  90,266  98,552   275,678   280,490 
  
 
  
  
 
  $772,788 $804,529  $2,408,534  $2,428,020 
  
 
  
  
 
                
SEGMENT EARNINGS(Loss)
FROM OPERATIONS:
               
      Domestic $920 $55  $(20,230) $61,786 
      International  503  (3,081)  (1,792)  (6,044)
  
 
  
  
 
  $1,423 $(3,026) $(22,022) $55,742 
  
 
  
  
 

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NOTE E—F—OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:INCOME

Other comprehensive income includes the following transactions and tax effects for the three and ninesix month periodperiods ended SeptemberJune 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively (in thousands):
   
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2002

   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2002

 
   
Before Tax

   
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit

   
Net of Tax

   
Before Tax

   
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit

   
Net of Tax

 
2002

                        
Unrealized securities gains arising during the period  $(487)  $188   $(299)  $192   $(74)  $118 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income   —      —      —      (1,656)   638    (1,018)
   


  


  


  


  


  


Net unrealized securities losses   (487)   188    (299)   (1,464)   564    (900)
Foreign currency translation adjustments   386    (149)   237    130    (50)   80 
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap   (2,071)   797    (1,274)   (1,414)   544    (870)
Additional minimum pension liabilities   —      —      —      (1,729)   665    (1,064)
   


  


  


  


  


  


Other comprehensive income  $(2,172)  $836   $(1,336)  $(4,477)  $1,723   $(2,754)
   


  


  


  


  


  


                               
                               
   
Three Months
Ended June 30, 2001

   
Six Months
Ended June 30, 2001

 
   
Before Tax

   
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit

   
Net of Tax

   
Before Tax

   
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit

   
Net of Tax

 
2001

                        
Unrealized securities gains arising during the period  $312   $(120)  $192   $168   $(65)  $103 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income   —      —      —      (32)   12    (20)
   


  


  


  


  


  


Net unrealized securities gains   312    (120)   192    136    (53)   83 
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (109)   30    (79)   (310)   97    (213)
   


  


  


  


  


  


Other comprehensive income  $203   $(90)  $113   $(174)  $44   $(130)
   


  


  


  


  


  


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NOTE G—RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
In the second quarter of 2002, the Company announced it was taking steps to reduce costs through realignment of operations and reduction of personnel and overhead expenses both in the U.S. and overseas. The Company recorded a restructuring charge of $2.3 million in connection with such changes. A total of approximately 175 employees located at the Company’s station operations were terminated and provided severance benefits totaling $1.3 million, of which $.7 million had been paid at June 30, 2002. An additional $1.0 million was accrued for lease costs, net of estimated sublease income, for the closure of certain facilities.
NOTE H—BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On June 19, 2002, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Pagtrans SA, a French international transportation services company providing air express, air freight, ocean freight, logistics and customs brokerage services. The acquisition is intended to provide the Company an improved presence in France and throughout the region. Since 1997, Pagtrans SA had been the Company’s independent service agent in France.
The acquisition price will range from a minimum of $18,000, which was paid as of June 30, 2002, to a maximum of $670,000, including direct costs. The actual acquisition price will be determined in late 2002 based on a final measurement of the fair value of current assets and liabilities as of the purchase date.
The Company recorded assets and liabilities (primarily current assets and liabilities) of approximately $7.6 million and $7.5 million, respectively, as of the purchase date in connection with the transaction and goodwill of approximately $.6 million. The allocation of this excess purchase price has not been finalized and is subject to the ultimate determination of the purchase price and further review of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The operating results of Pagtrans have been included in the Company’s results of operations since the acquisition date though were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001. The Company does not anticipate the acquisition will result in material changes to future international revenues and expenses.
NOTE I—NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Effective January 2002, the Company implemented the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. This standard requires, among other things, the discontinuance of goodwill amortization and that transitional goodwill impairment tests be performed within six months from the date of adoption. The Company has completed its transitional tests and determined no impairment adjustments were necessary as of June 30, 2002. The total amount of goodwill recorded and included in equipment deposits and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet was $2.8 million as of June 30, 2002. Net losses and basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001, and 2000 (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended
   Nine Months Ended
 
 September 30, 2001
September 30, 2001
 
  Before
Tax

  Income Tax
(Expense)
or Benefit

  Net of
Tax

   Before
Tax

   Income Tax
(Expense)
or Benefit

  Net of
Tax

 
Unrealized securities losses
     arising during the period
 $(1,724) $664 $(1,060) $(1,557) $599  $(958)
Less: Reclassification
     adjustment for gains
     realized in net income
          (32)  12  (20)
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
                       
Net unrealized securities
     losses
  (1,724)  664  (1,060)  (1,589)  611  (978)
Foreign currency translation
     
adjustments
  (41)  16  (25)  (351)  114  (237)
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
Other comprehensive
     
income (loss)
 $(1,765) $680 $(1,085) $(1,940) $725 $(1,215)
  
  
 
  
  
 
 

  Three Months Ended
   Nine Months Ended
 
 September 30, 2000
September 30, 2000
 
  Before
Tax

  Income Tax
(Expense)
or Benefit

  Net of
Tax

   Before
Tax

   Income Tax
(Expense)
or Benefit

   Net of
Tax

 
Unrealized securities losses
     arising during the period
 $593  $(228)$365  $1,043  $(401) $642 
Less: Reclassification
     adjustment for gains
     realized in net income
  (67)  26  (41)  (588)  227   (361)
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
                        
Net unrealized securities
     losses
  526   (202) 324   455   (174)  281 
Foreign currency translation
     
adjustments
  (16)  6  (10)  (227)  87   (140)
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
Other comprehensive
     
income (loss)
 $510  $(196)$314  $228  $(87) $141 
  
  
 
  
  
 
 

NOTE F—OTHER INCOME:

Other income includes the following transactionsexcluding goodwill amortization expense, would not have materially differed from amounts reported. Goodwill expense for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended
 Nine Months Ended
 
  September 30
 September 30
 
  2001
 2000
 2001
 2000
 
OTHER INCOME:             
Gain on sales of radio frequencies $6,232 $ $8,303 $ 
Gain on sale of securities  2,117    2,117  1,913 
Other  429  406  935  1,198 
  
 
 
 
 
  $8,778 $406 $11,355 $3,111 
  
 
 
 
 

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NOTE G—CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING:

Effective January 1, 2000, the Company changed its method of accounting for major engine overhaul costs on DC-9 aircraft from the accrual method to the direct expense method where costs are expensed as incurred. Previously, these costs were accrued in advance of the next scheduled overhaul based upon engine usage and estimates of overhaul costs. The Company believes that this new method is preferable because it is more consistent with industry practice and appropriate given the relatively large size of its DC-9 fleet.

The cumulative effect of this change in accounting resulted in a non-cash credit of $14,206,000, net of taxes, or $.29 per share on a diluted basis being recognized in the quarter ending March 31, 2000. Excluding the cumulative effect, this change increased net earnings for the thirdsecond quarter and first nine monthshalf of 2000 by approximately $1.4 million, net of tax or $.03 per share,2001 was $33,000 and $4.2 million, net of tax or $.09 per share,$67,000, respectively.

NOTE H-NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:

The

In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"(“FASB”) recently issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 141, "Business Combinations", SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", SFAS No. 143, "Accounting“Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations" and SFAS No. 144 "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived assets"Obligations”. SFAS No. 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after July 1, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill and some intangible assets be charged to expense through the testing and measuring of these items for impairment as opposed to periodic amortization over the estimated useful life of the assets. SFAS No. 143 requires entities to recognizethat the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred assumingif a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Additionally, the associated asset retirement costs will be capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. The adoption of SFAS No. 144 expands and clarifies previous accounting standards regarding the disposal of long-lived assets. SFAS No. 141, No. 142, No. 143, and No. 144 arewhich is effective for companies with fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002, is not expected to have a materialsignificant impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations,our financial position or results of operations.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Revision of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”. SFAS No. 145 requires that only certain extinguishments of debt be classified as an extraordinary item. Further, this statement requires capital leases that are modified so that the resulting lease agreement is classified as an operating lease to be accounted for under the sale-leaseback provisions of SFAS No. 98. The provisions of the statement pertaining to debt extinguishments are effective for companies with fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. The provision of the statement pertaining to lease modifications are effective for transactions consummated after May 15, 2002.

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Implementation of this statement is not anticipated to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities. This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Previous guidance, provided under EITF Issue 94-3, required an exit cost liability be recognized at the date of an entity’s commitment to an exit plan. The provisions of this statement are effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated by a company after December 31, 2002. Implementation of this statement is not anticipated to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
NOTE J—SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION—SENIOR NOTES
In connection with the issuance of $200,000,000 of Senior Notes (“Notes”) by Airborne Express, Inc. (“AEI”), certain subsidiaries (collectively, “Guarantors”) of the Company have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, the obligations to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest with respect to the Notes. The Guarantors are ABX Air Inc. (“ABX”) and Sky Courier, Inc. (“SKY”), which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, and Airborne FTZ Inc. (“FTZ”) and Wilmington Air Park Inc. (“WAP”), which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of ABX.
AEI provides domestic and international delivery services in addition to performing customer service, sales and marketing activities. ABX is a certificated air carrier that owns and operates the domestic express cargo services for which AEI is the sole customer. ABX also offers air charter services on a limited basis to third-party customers. FTZ owns certain aircraft parts inventories that it sells primarily to ABX but also has limited sales to third-party customers. FTZ is also the holder of a foreign trade zone certificate at the Wilmington airport property. WAP is the owner of the Wilmington airport property, which includes the Company’s main sort facility, aircraft maintenance facilities, runways and related airport facilities and airline administrative and training facilities. ABX is the only substantial occupant and customer of WAP. SKY provides expedited courier services and regional logistics warehousing primarily to third-party customers.
Revenues and net earnings recorded by ABX, FTZ and WAP are controlled by the Company and are based on various discretionary factors. Investment balances and revenues between Guarantors have been eliminated for purposes of presenting financial information below. Intercompany advances and liabilities represent net amounts due between the various entities. The Company provides its subsidiaries with a majority of the cash flows.necessary to fund operating and capital expenditure requirements.

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The following are consolidating condensed balance sheets of the Company as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 and the related consolidating condensed statements of operations and cash flows for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively:
Statement of Operations Information:
  
Three months ended June 30, 2002

  
Six months ended June 30, 2002

 
  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
     
(in thousands)
  
(in thousands)
 
Revenues $794,778  $—    $15,673  $—    $810,451  $1,567,819  $—    $31,152  $—    $1,598,971 
Operating expenses:                                        
    Transportation purchased  480,542   —     (213,174)  —     267,368   949,614   —     (433,215)  —     516,399 
    Station and ground
        operations
  224,816   —     41,141   —     265,957   448,298   —     81,778   —     530,076 
    Flight operations and
        maintenance
  (869)  —     133,989   (589)  132,531   (1,324)  —     260,424   (1,203)  257,897 
    General and
        administrative
  46,503   518   18,175   41   65,237   91,292   789   36,491   79   128,651 
    Sales and marketing  23,261   —     231   —     23,492   45,337   —     431   —     45,768 
    Depreciation and
        amortization
  10,926   —     35,723   82   46,731   22,739   —     72,948   165   98,852 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


   785,179   518   16,085   (466)  801,316   1,555,956   789   18,857   (959)  1,574,643 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Earnings (loss) from
        operations
  9,599   (518)  (412)  466   9,135   11,863   (789)  12,295   959   24,328 
Other income (expense):                                        
    Dividend income  (5,885)  175   (1,775)  —     (7,485)  (10,640)  —     (3,716)  —     (14,356)
    Discounts on sales of
        receivables
  (1,001)  —     (1)  117   (885)  (1,966)  —     (1)  (223)  (2,190)
    Other  407   —     —     —     407   2,303   —     —     —     2,303 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Earnings (loss) before
        income taxes
  3,120   (343)  (2,188)  583   1,172   1,560   (789)  8,578   736   10,085 
Income tax (expense) benefit  (1,078)  120   121   122   (715)  (912)  276   (4,137)  413   (4,360)
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Net earnings (loss) $2,042  $(223) $(2,067) $705  $457  $648  $(513) $4,441  $1,149  $5,725 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


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Statement of Operations Information:
  
Three months ended June 30, 2001

  
Six months ended June 30, 2001

 
  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
  
(in thousands)
  
(in thousands)
 
Revenues $791,431  $—    $20,794  $—    $812,225  $1,597,615  $—    $38,131  $—    $1,635,746 
Operating expenses:                                        
    Transportation purchased  507,005   —     (240,920)  —     266,085   1,019,945   —     (486,821)  —     533,124 
    Station and ground
        operations
  224,109   —     40,671   —     264,780   460,986   —     84,168   —     545,154 
    Flight operations and
        maintenance
  (162)  —     144,488   (640)  143,686   (162)  —     296,833   (1,299)  295,372 
    General and         administrative  52,736   228   13,818   39   66,821   100,781   447   31,581   79   132,888 
    Sales and marketing  22,995   —     334   —     23,329   46,639   —��    692   —     47,331 
    Depreciation and
        amortization
  12,458   150   39,992   84   52,684   24,530   150   80,477   165   105,322 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


   819,141   378   (1,617)  (517)  817,385   1,652,719   597   6,930   (1,055)  1,659,191 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Earnings (loss) from
        operations
  (27,710)  (378)  22,411   517   (5,160)  (55,104)  (597)  31,201   1,055   (23,445)
Other income (expense):                                        
    Interest, net  1,020   (585)  (4,889)  —     (4,454)  2,353   18,424   (29,728)  —     (8,951)
    Discounts on sales of
        receivables
  (3,170)  —     —     941   (2,229)  (7,514)  —     —     1,527   (5,987)
    Other  2,304   —     —     —     2,304   2,577   —     —     —     2,577 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Earnings (loss) before
        income taxes
  (27,556)  (963)  17,522   1,458   (9,539)  (57,688)  17,827   1,473   2,582   (35,806)
Income tax (expense)
    benefit
  9,696   337   (6,886)  31   3,178   20,510   761   (8,656)  (165)  12,450 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Net earnings (loss) $(17,860) $(626) $10,636  $1,489  $(6,361) $(37,178) $18,588  $(7,183) $2,417  $(23,356)
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


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Balance Sheet Information:
June 30, 2002

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

   
Airborne Inc.

   
Guarantors

     
Non-guarantors

   
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
ASSETS                                
Current Assets:                                
    Cash and cash equivalents  $336,947   $—     $106     $1,010   $—     $338,063 
    Trade accounts receivable, less allowance   19,863    —      10,204      194,255    —      224,322 
    Spare parts and fuel inventory   —      —      34,326      2,759    —      37,085 
    Refundable income taxes   517    —      —        —      —      517 
    Deferred income tax assets   30,929    —      —        —      —      30,929 
    Prepaid expenses and other   19,191    —      13,805      500    —      33,496 
   


  


  


    


  


  


    Total current assets   407,447    —      58,441      198,524    —      664,412 
Property & equipment, net   96,791    —      1,113,244      4,096    —      1,214,131 
Intercompany advances   96,502    348,841    (99,584)     23,677    (369,436)   —   
Equipment deposits and other assets   32,302    110,948    9,275      10    (100,111)   52,424 
   


  


  


    


  


  


Total assets  $633,042   $459,789   $1,081,376     $226,307   $(469,547)  $1,930,967 
   


  


  


    


  


  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                                
Current liabilities:                                
    Accounts payable  $96,709   $—     $38,822     $3,488   $(235)  $138,784 
    Salaries, wages and related taxes   48,840    —      32,394      (1)   —      81,233 
    Accrued expenses   139,858    2,325    6,496      299    —      148,978 
    Current portion of debt   101,378    —      6,795      —      —      108,173 
   


  


  


    


  


  


    Total current liabilities   386,785    2,325    84,507      3,786    (235)   477,168 
Long-term debt   105,710    150,000    110,677      —      —      366,387 
Intercompany liabilities   —      —      254,200      —      (254,200)   —   
Deferred income tax liabilities   (5,780)   —      149,965      532    —      144,717 
Post retirement liabilities   50,888    —      16,076      —      —      66,964 
Other liabilities   38,816    —      —        —      —      38,816 
Shareholders’ equity:                                
    Common stock   1    51,631    (9)     120    (112)   51,631 
    Additional paid-in capital   —      308,553    (753)     215,753    (215,000)   308,553 
    Retained earnings net   62,196    7,138    466,713      6,116    —      542,163 
    Accumulated other comprehensive income   (5,574)   —      —        —      —      (5,574)
    Treasury stock   —      (59,858)   —        —      —      (59,858)
   


  


  


    


  


  


    Total shareholders’ equity   56,623    307,464    465,951      221,989    (215,112)   836,915 
   


  


  


    


  


  


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $633,042   $459,789   $1,081,376     $226,307   $(469,547)  $1,930,967 
   


  


  


    


  


  


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Balance Sheet Information:
                       
December 31, 2001

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

   
Airborne Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

  
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
ASSETS                             
Current Assets:                             
Cash and cash equivalents  $191,629   $—     $607   $9,264  $—     $201,500 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance   18,706    —      10,113    97,289   (68)   126,040 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   —      —      36,272    2,141   —      38,413 
Refundable income taxes   27,161    —      —      —     —      27,161 
Deferred income tax assets   30,572    —      —      —     —      30,572 
Prepaid expenses and other   13,918    —      13,627    476   —      28,021 
   


  


  


  

  


  


Total current assets   281,986    —      60,619    109,170   (68)   451,707 
Property & equipment, net   109,622    —      1,133,490    4,261   —      1,247,373 
Intercompany advances   157,681    302,279    12,949    12,884   (485,793)   —   
Equipment deposits and other assets   31,078    5,963    16,224    10   (5,511)   47,764 
   


  


  


  

  


  


Total assets  $580,367   $308,242   $1,223,282   $126,325  $(491,372)  $1,746,844 
   


  


  


  

  


  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                             
Current liabilities:                             
Accounts payable  $84,867   $—     $53,146   $4,552  $(692)  $141,873 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   46,976    —      28,482    —     —      75,458 
Accrued expenses   139,132    —      6,261    604   —      145,997 
Current portion of debt   100,877    —      6,533    —     —      107,410 
   


  


  


  

  


  


Total current liabilities   371,852    —      94,422    5,156   (692)   470,738 
Long-term debt   103,951    —      114,102    —     —      218,053 
Intercompany liabilities   —      —      370,168    —     (370,168)   —   
Deferred income tax liabilities   (6,967)   —      150,164    329   —      143,526 
Post retirement liabilities   11,905    —      27,518    —     —      39,423 
Other liabilities   40,888    —      —      —     —      40,888 
Shareholders’ equity:                             
Common stock   1    51,376    (9)   120   (112)   51,376 
Additional paid-in capital   8    304,976    3,171    115,753   (118,924)   304,984 
Retained earnings net   61,549    11,758    463,746    4,967   (1,476)   540,544 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (2,820)   —      —      —     —      (2,820)
Treasury stock   —      (59,868)   —      —     —      (59,868)
   


  


  


  

  


  


Total shareholders’ equity   58,738    308,242    466,908    120,840   (120,512)   834,216 
   


  


  


  

  


  


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $580,367   $308,242   $1,223,282   $126,325  $(491,372)  $1,746,844 
   


  


  


  

  


  


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Statement of Cash Flows Information:
  
Three months ended June 30, 2002

  
Six months ended June 30, 2002

 
  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
     
(in thousands)
     
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                    
Net earnings (loss) $2,041  $(223) $(2,065) $704  $457  $647  $(513) $4,443  $1,148  $5,725 
Adjustments to reconcile net
    earnings to net cash
    provided by operating
    activities:
                                        
        Non-cash operating
            activities
  12,358   (99,934)  43,960   99,960   56,344   54,503   (104,985)  67,194   99,752   116,464 
        Change in current
            assets and liabilities
  (60,826)  101,030   (15,474)  (100,577)  (75,847)  103,273   (43,962)  (16,272)  (109,154)  (66,115)
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Net cash provided (used)
        by operating activities
  (46,427)  873   26,421   87   (19,046)  158,423   (149,460)  55,365   (8,254)  56,074 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                        
    Net cash used by
        investing activities
  (7,687)  —     (25,466)  —     (33,153)  (7,910)  —     (52,701)  —     (60,611)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                        
    Net cash provided (used)
        by financing activities
  (409)  (873)  (1,621)  —     (2,903)  (5,195)  149,460   (3,165)  —     141,100 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net increase (decrease)
    in cash
  (54,523)  —     (666)  87   (55,102)  145,318   —     (501)  (8,254)  136,563 
Cash and cash equivalents at
    January 1
  391,470   —     772   923   393,165   191,629   —     607   9,264   201,500 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at
    June 30
 $336,947  $—    $106  $1,010  $338,063  $336,947  $      —    $106  $1,010  $338,063 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


  
Three months ended June 30, 2001

  
Six months ended June 30, 2001

 
  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

  
Airborne Inc.

  
Guarantors

  
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
  
(in thousands)
  
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                        
Net earnings (loss) $(17,860) $(627) $10,637  $1,489  $(6,361) $(37,178) $18,587  $(7,182) $2,417  $(23,356)
Adjustments to reconcile net
    earnings to net cash
    provided by operating
    activities:
                                        
        Non-cash operating
            activities
  10,758   (1,103)  55,478   54   65,187   12,154   (1,259)  105,740   (562)  96,073 
        Change in current assets
            and liabilities
  (41,237)  64,270   (24,299)  (5,405)  (6,671)  30,332   61,649   (37,196)  (1,775)  53,010 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


    Net cash provided (used)
        by operating activities
  (48,339)  62,540   41,816   (3,862)  52,155   5,308   78,977   61,362   80   145,727 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                        
    Net cash used by investing
        activities
  (7,484)  (151)  (40,848)  (5)  (48,488)  (10,911)  (151)  (60,183)  (58)  (71,303)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                        
    Net cash provided (used)
        By financing activities
  18,465   (62,389)  (119)  —     (44,043)  (9,239)  (78,826)  (235)  —     (88,300)
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net increase (decrease) in
    Cash
  (37,358)  —     849   (3,867)  (40,376)  (14,842)  —     944   22   (13,876)
Cash and cash equivalents at
    January 1
  60,038   —     147   6,705   66,890   37,522   —     52   2,816   40,390 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at
    June 30
 $22,680  $—    $996  $2,838  $26,514  $22,680  $—    $996  $2,838  $26,514 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


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NOTE K—SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION—CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES
On March 25, 2002, the Company issued $150 million of 5.75% Convertible Senior Notes due April 2007 (“Notes”). In connection with the issuance of these Notes, the Company and certain subsidiaries (collectively, “Guarantors”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, the obligations to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest with respect to the Notes. The Guarantors are AEI, ABX, SKY, WAP, FTZ, Aviation Fuel, Inc. (“AFI”) and Sound Suppression, Inc. (“SSI”). AEI provides domestic and international delivery services in addition to performing customer service, sales and marketing activities. AFI purchases and sells aviation and other fuels. SSI retrofits company aircraft with hush kits to meet noise regulations. A description of the operating activities of the other guarantors and their relationship to the Company is contained in Note J.

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The following are consolidating condensed balance sheets of the Company as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 and the related consolidating condensed statements of operations and cash flows for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, respectively. A description regarding the basis of presenting these statements is contained in Note I.
Statement of Operations Information:
   
Three months ended June 30, 2002

   
Six months ended June 30, 2002

 
   
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

     
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

   
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

     
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
   
(in thousands)
 
Revenues  $—     $810,451     $ —     $810,451   $—     $1,598,971     $—     $1,598,971 
Operating expenses:                                            
    Transportation purchased   —      267,368      —      267,368    —      516,399      —      516,399 
    Station and ground operations   —      265,957      —      265,957    —      530,076      —      530,076 
    Flight operations and maintenance   —      132,531      —      132,531    —      257,897      —      257,897 
    General and administrative   518    64,719      —      65,237    789    127,862      —      128,651 
    Sales and marketing   —      23,492      —      23,492    —      45,768      —      45,768 
    Depreciation and amortization   —      46,731      —      46,731    —      95,852      —      95,852 
   


  


    


  


  


  


    


  


    518    800,798      —      801,316    789    1,573,854      —      1,574,643 
   


  


    


  


  


  


    


  


        Earnings (loss) from operations   (518)   9,653      —      9,135    (789)   25,117      —      24,328 
Other income (expense):                                            
    Interest, net   175    (7,660)     —      (7,485)   —      (14,356)     —      (14,356)
    Discounts on sales of receivables   —      (1,002)     117    (885)   —      (1,967)     (223)   (2,190)
    Other   —      407      —      407    —      2,303      —      2,303 
   


  


    


  


  


  


    


  


    Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (343)   1,398      117    1,172    (789)   11,097      (223)   10,085 
Income tax (expense) benefit   120    (794)     (41)   (715)   276    (4,714)     78    (4,360)
   


  


    


  


  


  


    


  


Net earnings (loss)  $(223)  $604     $76   $457   $(513)  $6,383     $(145)  $5,725 
   


  


    


  


  


  


    


  


   
Three months ended June 30, 2001

  
Six months ended June 30, 2001

 
   
Airborne, Inc.

  
Guarantors

     
Non-guarantors

   
Consolidated

  
Airborne, Inc.

  
Guarantors

     
Non-guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
  
(in thousands)
 
Revenues  $—    $812,225     $—     $812,225  $—    $1,635,746     $—    $1,635,746 
Operating expenses:                                        
    Transportation purchased   —     266,085      —      266,085   —     533,124      —     533,124 
    Station and ground operations   —     264,780      —      264,780   —     545,154      —     545,154 
    Flight operations and maintenance   —     143,686      —      143,686   —     295,372      —     295,372 
    General and administrative   228   66,593      —      66,821   447   132,441      —     132,888 
    Sales and marketing   —     23,329      —      23,329   —     47,331      —     47,331 
    Depreciation and amortization   150   52,534      —      52,684   150   105,172      —     105,322 
   


 


    


  


 


 


    


 


    378   817,007      —      817,385   597   1,658,594      —     1,659,191 
   


 


    


  


 


 


    


 


    Loss from operations   (378)  (4,782)     —      (5,160)  (597)  (22,848)     —     (23,445)
Other income (expense):                                        
    Interest, net   (585)  (3,869)     —      (4,454)  18,424   (27,375)     —     (8,951)
    Discounts on sales of receivables   —     (3,170)     941    (2,229)  —     (7,514)     1,527   (5,987)
    Other   —     2,304      —      2,304   —     2,577      —     2,577 
   


 


    


  


 


 


    


 


    Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (963)  (9,517)     941    (9,539)  17,827   (55,160)     1,527   (35,806)
Income tax (expense) benefit   337   3,171      (330)   3,178   761   12,224      (535)  12,450 
   


 


    


  


 


 


    


 


Net earnings (loss)  $(626) $(6,346)    $611   $(6,361) $18,588  $(42,936)    $992  $(23,356)
   


 


    


  


 


 


    


 


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Balance Sheet Information:
June 30, 2002

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

  
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
       
(in thousands)
        
ASSETS                        
Current Assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents  $—     $336,982   $1,081  $—     $338,063 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance   —      30,126    194,196   —      224,322 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   —      37,085    —     —      37,085 
Refundable income taxes   —      517    —     —      517 
Deferred income tax assets   —      30,929    —     —      30,929 
Prepaid expenses and other   —      33,173    323   —      33,496 
   


  


  

  


  


Total current assets   —      468,812    195,600   —      664,412 
Property and equipment, net   —      1,214,131    —     —      1,214,131 
Intercompany advances   348,841    (355)   20,950   (369,436)   —   
Equipment deposits and other assets   110,948    41,587    —     (100,111)   52,424 
   


  


  

  


  


Total assets  $459,789   $1,724,175   $216,550  $(469,547)  $1,930,967 
   


  


  

  


  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Current Liabilities:                        
Accounts payable  $—     $139,019   $—    $(235)  $138,784 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   —      81,233    —     —      81,233 
Accrued expenses   2,325    146,343    310   —      148,978 
Current portion of debt   —      108,173    —     —      108,173 
   


  


  

  


  


Total current liabilities   2,325    474,768    310   (235)   477,168 
Long-term debt   150,000    216,387    —     —      366,387 
Intercompany liabilities   —      254,200    —     (254,200)   —   
Deferred income tax liabilities   —      144,717    —     —      144,717 
Post retirement liabilities   —      66,964    —     —      66,964 
Other liabilities   —      38,816    —     —      38,816 
Shareholders’ equity:                        
Common stock   51,631    102    10   (112)   51,631 
Additional paid-in capital   308,553    —      215,000   (215,000)   308,553 
Retained earnings   7,138    533,795    1,230   —      542,163 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   —      (5,574)   —     —      (5,574)
Treasury stock   (59,858)   —      —     —      (59,858)
   


  


  

  


  


Total shareholders’ equity   307,464    528,323    216,240   (215,112)   836,915 
   


  


  

  


  


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $459,789   $1,724,175   $216,550  $(469,547)  $1,930,967 
   


  


  

  


  


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Balance Sheet Information:
 
                   
December 31, 2001

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

  
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
       
(in thousands)
        
ASSETS                        
Current Assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents  $—     $191,664   $9,836  $—     $201,500 
Accounts receivable   —      28,763    97,277   —      126,040 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   —      38,413    —     —      38,413 
Refundable income taxes   —      27,161    —     —      27,161 
Deferred income tax assets   —      30,572    —     —      30,572 
Prepaid expenses and other   —      27,619    402   —      28,021 
   


  


  

  


  


Total current assets   —      344,192    107,515   —      451,707 
Property and equipment, net   —      1,247,373    —     —      1,247,373 
Intercompany advances   302,279    452    9,487   (312,218)   —   
Equipment deposits and other assets   5,963    41,912    —     (111)   47,764 
   


  


  

  


  


Total assets  $308,242   $1,633,929   $117,002  $(312,329)  $1,746,844 
   


  


  

  


  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Current Liabilities:                        
Accounts payable  $—     $142,497   $—    $(624)  $141,873 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   —      75,458    —     —      75,458 
Accrued expenses   —      145,380    617   —      145,997 
Current portion of debt   —      107,410    —     —      107,410 
   


  


  

  


  


Total current liabilities   —      470,745    617   (624)   470,738 
Long-term debt   —      218,053    —     —      218,053 
Intercompany liabilities   —      196,593    —     (196,593)   —   
Deferred income tax liabilities   —      143,526    —     —      143,526 
Post retirement liabilities   —      39,423    —     —      39,423 
Other liabilities   —      40,888    —     —      40,888 
Shareholders’ equity:                        
Common stock   51,376    102    10   (112)   51,376 
Additional paid-in capital   304,976    8    115,000   (115,000)   304,984 
Retained earnings   11,758    527,411    1,375   —      540,544 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   —      (2,820)   —     —      (2,820)
Treasury stock   (59,868)   —      —     —      (59,868)
   


  


  

  


  


Total shareholders’ equity   308,242    524,701    116,385   (115,112)   834,216 
   


  


  

  


  


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $308,242   $1,633,929   $117,002  $(312,329)  $1,746,844 
   


  


  

  


  


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Statement of Cash Flows Information:
 
 
  
Three months ended June 30, 2002

  
Six months ended June 30, 2002

 
  
Airborne, Inc.

  
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

  
Airborne, Inc.

  
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
  
(in thousands)
  
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                  
Net earnings (loss) $(223) $604   $76  $457  $(513) $6,383   $(145) $5,725 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                                  
Non-cash operating activities  (99,934)  56,237    100,041   56,344   (104,985)  121,527    99,922   116,464 
Change in current assets and liabilities  101,030   (76,181)   (100,696)  (75,847)  (43,962)  86,379    (108,532)  (66,115)
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


Net cash provided (used) by operating activities  873   (19,340)   (579)  (19,046)  (149,460)  214,289    (8,755)  56,074 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                  
Net cash used by investing activities  —     (33,153)   —     (33,153)  —     (60,611)   —     (60,611)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                  
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities  (873)  (2,030)   —     (2,903)  149,460   (8,360)   —     141,100 
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash  —     (54,523)   (579)  (55,102)  —     145,318    (8,755)  136,563 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1  —     391,505    1,660   393,165   —     191,664    9,836   201,500 
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


Cash and cash equivalents at June 30 $—    $336,982   $1,081  $338,063  $—    $336,982   $1,081  $338,063 
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


                      
  
Three months ended June 30, 2001

  
Six months ended June 30, 2001

 
  
Airborne, Inc.

  
Guarantors

   
Non-guarantors

  
Consolidated

  
Airborne, Inc.

  
Guarantors

   
Non-guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
  
(in thousands)
  
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                  
Net earnings (loss) $(627) $(6,346)  $612  $(6,361) $18,587  $(42,936)  $993  $(23,356)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                                  
Non-cash operating activities  (1,104)  63,891    329   63,116   (1,260)  116,798    535   116,073 
Change in current assets and liabilities  64,270   (66,983)   (3,958)  (6,671)  61,649   (9,620)   981   53,010 
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


Net cash provided (used) by operating activities  62,539   (9,438)   (3,017)  50,084   78,976   64,242    2,509   145,727 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                  
Net cash used by investing activities  (150)  (46,267)   —     (46,417)  (150)  (71,153)   —     (71,303)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                  
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities  (62,389)  18,346    —     (44,043)  (78,826)  (9,474)   —     (88,300)
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash  —     (37,359)   (3,017)  (40,376)  —     (16,385)   2,509   (13,876)
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1  —     60,095    6,795   66,890   —     39,121    1,269   40,390 
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


Cash and cash equivalents at June 30 $—    $22,736   $3,778  $26,514  $—    $22,736   $3,778  $26,514 
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
Item 2.
    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

The Company

We achieved improved operating performance in the second quarter and first half of 2002 compared to the same periods in 2001. This progress can be attributed primarily to a reduction in operating expenses, the implementation of key strategic initiatives beginning in 2001, including the expansion of our product line, and the implementation of yield management actions. This performance was accomplished despite a difficult economic environment that has hampered our core domestic air shipment and revenue growth. In the second quarter of 2002, we continued to address our cost structure and made certain domestic and international operational realignments that are intended to further reduce operating costs.
We reported net income forearnings in the thirdsecond quarter of 20012002 of $1.7$.5 million or $.04$.01 per diluted share, including a non-recurring restructuring charge of $2.3 million, or $1.4 million after tax, or $.03 per share. This compares to a net loss of $5.5 million or $.11 per share for the third quarter of 2000 and a net loss of $6.4 million or $.13 per share reported in the 2ndsecond quarter of 2002, which included gains on the sale of radio frequencies of $1.4 million after tax or $.03 per share and a non-recurring restructuring charge of $1.9 million or $.04 per share. Net earnings of $5.3 million or $.11 per share were recorded in the first quarter of 2002. The first quarter of 2002 included a non-recurring gain of $1.0 million after tax, or $.02 per share, from the sale of certain securities.
We reported net earnings for the first half of 2002 of $5.7 million or $.12 per diluted share, including the previously mentioned $.03 per share after tax restructuring charge and non-recurring securities gain of $.02 per share. This compares to a net loss of $23.4 million or $.48 per share in the first six months of 2002 that included radio frequency sale gains of $.03 per share and restructuring charges of $.04 per share.
We took actions in the second quarter of 2002 to lower our cost structure through both domestic and international operational realignments. Collectively, these actions are anticipated to provide annual costs savings of between $12.0 million and $14.0 million or $3.0 to $3.5 million on a quarterly basis. We estimate these actions provided a $.9 million cost savings in the second quarter of 2002 with the remaining quarterly savings of $2.0 to $2.5 million to be realized beginning in the third quarter of 2002. The domestic cost actions included the consolidation of a customer service call center and reducing certain categories of labor hours in our domestic station operations. We estimate these actions will provide between $8.0 million and $9.0 million of the total projected annual cost savings. Our international realignment included the integration of some of our separate U.S. international gateways into our domestic operations to leverage our labor, management and facilities infrastructure. Labor and other costs were also reduced in our offshore locations. These international changes are anticipated to provide annual savings of between $4.0 million and $5.0 million. To implement these realignments we incurred a $2.3 million non-recurring restructuring charge for employee severance and lease termination costs. Of the charge, $1.0 million was attributed to the domestic actions and $1.3 million was associated with the international changes. The charge was recorded as a component of general and administrative expense.
The following table is an overview of our shipments, revenue and weight trends for the periods indicated:
   
Three Months Ended
June 30

      
Six Months Ended
June 30

    
   
2002

  
2001

  
Change

   
2002

  
2001

  
Change

 
Shipments (in thousands):                    
Domestic                    
Overnight  39,806  44,139  (9.8%)  79,690  89,757  (11.2%)
Next Afternoon Service  12,999  13,208  (1.6%)  26,184  26,636  (1.7%)
Second Day Service  17,421  18,805  (7.4%)  35,726  37,745  (5.3%)
Ground Delivery Service  8,824  329  NM   14,614  329  NM 
Airborne@home  4,991  5,525  (9.7%)  10,857  10,800  0.5%
100 Lbs. and Over  55  67  (17.9%)  106  127  (16.5%)
   
  
      
  
    
Total Domestic  84,096  82,073  2.5%  167,177  165,394  1.1%
   
  
      
  
    
International                    
Express  1,431  1,549  (7.6%)  2,761  3,149  (12.3%)
Freight  93  102  (8.8%)  180  204  (11.8%)
   
  
      
  
    
Total International  1,524  1,651  (7.7%)  2,941  3,353  (12.3%)
   
  
      
  
    
    Total Shipments  85,620  83,724  2.3%  170,118  168,747  0.8%
   
  
      
  
    

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Average Pounds per Shipment:                        
    Domestic   4.72   4.14  14.0%   4.58   4.14  10.6%
    International   59.19   53.32  11.0%   58.35   52.61  9.0%
Average Revenue per Pound:                        
    Domestic  $1.77  $2.07  (14.5%)  $1.83  $2.07  (11.6%)
    International  $0.98  $1.03  (4.9%)  $0.97  $1.04  (6.7%)
Average Revenue per Shipment                        
    Domestic  $8.51  $8.69  (2.1%)  $8.52  $8.71  (2.1%)
    International  $59.41  $55.72  6.6%  $56.78  $55.30  2.7%
Total revenues were $810.5 million in the second quarter of 2002 compared to revenues of $812.2 million in the second quarter of 2001. For the first ninehalf of 2002, total revenues declined 1.5% compared to the first half of 2001. Shipment volumes increased 2.3% and .8% in the second quarter and first half of 2002, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2001. The second quarter of 2002 had the same number of operating days as in 2001, and the first half of 2002 had one less operating day than the comparable period in 2001.
Domestic revenues were $719.9 million in the second quarter compared to revenues of $720.2 million in the second quarter of 2001. Domestic revenues decreased 1.3% for the first six months of 2002 compared to the first half of 2001. Domestic shipments increased 2.5% to 84.1 million in the second quarter compared to 82.1 million in the second quarter of 2001. For the first half of 2002, domestic shipments increased 1.1% compared to the first half of 2001. Average revenue per domestic shipment was $8.51 in the second quarter compared to $8.69 in the second quarter of 2001. Average revenue per domestic shipment was $8.52 for the first half of 2002 compared to $8.71 in the like period in 2001. The overall decline in domestic revenue per shipment was due primarily to a higher percentage of total shipments from lower yielding deferred products and to a reduction in our fuel surcharge. The core air express shipment products revenue per shipment increased in the second quarter of 2002 over the first quarter of 2002 and over the comparable period of 2001 due primarily to yield actions taken. Revenue per shipment on Ground Delivery Service product decreased in the second quarter due to the decline in average weight per shipment.
Domestic revenues in 2002 and 2001 included fuel surcharge revenues which were used to help offset the historically high prices of fuel affecting costs in our air and surface operations. During 2001, we had in place a fuel surcharge of 4% applied to our air express products and a 1.2% surcharge on our airborne@home and Ground Delivery Service products. The fuel surcharge rates were reduced effective January 14, 2002 to 2.9% on air express products and 1% on airborne@home and ground products. Fuel surcharge revenues totaled $16.9 million and $34.7 million in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2002, respectively. This compares to $23.8 million and $48.4 million recognized in the second quarter and first half of 2001, respectively.
In early 2002, we took actions to increase rates on both domestic and international express services to improve our shipment yields. These actions included a phased in general rate increase on domestic services commensurate with increases of our major competitors and the introduction of a residential delivery fee and delivery area surcharge fee. These new industry-standard fees match recent competitor actions.
We continued to experience year over year declines in our core air express shipment volumes. This year over year decline in air volumes, impacted by the poor economic environment and customers’ shift to deferred services, is being experienced industry wide. Core air express shipments declined 7.8% and 8.1% in the second quarter and first half of 2002, respectively. This compares to declines of 3.6% and 4.4% in last year’s second quarter and first six months, respectively. Our core air express products are Overnight Express, Next Afternoon Service (NAS) and Second Day Service (SDS). Higher yielding Overnight Express shipments decreased 9.8% in the second quarter of 2002 compared to a decrease of 4.4% in the second quarter of 2001. The NAS product decreased 1.6% in this year’s second quarter compared to a decline of 3.5% a year ago. SDS shipment volumes declined 7.4% compared to a growth of 4.6% in the

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second quarter of 2001. Core air express product volumes also decreased 3.1% on a per day basis in the second quarter of 2002 in comparison to the first quarter of 2002.
In April 2001, we expanded our service portfolio by introducing our Ground Delivery Service (GDS) product. This new product utilizes our sort and linehaul infrastructure and was initially marketed to a targeted customer base. Marketing of this product has been expanded in 2002 to a broader customer segment and we are focusing on the appropriate balance between growth and yields. GDS is an important growth initiative that offers us the opportunity not only to generate revenues from the deferred ground segment, where we had not previously participated, but also to leverage GDS with cross marketing of higher yielding air express shipments. GDS has shown strong growth since its introduction, producing volumes of 8.8 million shipments in the second quarter of 2002 compared to 329,000 shipments in the second quarter of 2001. GDS shipment volumes in the first quarter of 2002 and fourth quarter of 2001 were 5.8 million and 3.2 million, respectively.
Our airborne@home product decreased 9.7% to 5.0 million shipments in the second quarter of 2002 compared to 5.5 million shipments in the second quarter of 2001. The decline in the second quarter of 2002 is attributed to fewer shipments from certain large customers in comparison to a year ago. For the first six months of 2002 airborne@home shipments totaled 10.9 million shipments compared to 10.8 million shipments in the comparable period of 2001. This service is intended to capture primarily business-to-consumer shipments from e-commerce and catalog fulfillment providers. airborne@home utilizes an arrangement with the U.S. Postal Service to provide final delivery of the product.
Total domestic shipments per day increased 2.5% and 1.9% in the second quarter and first half of 2002 compared to the same periods in 2001. The significant growth in our GDS product has offset the declines in our core air express shipments.
International revenues decreased 1.6% in the second quarter of 2002 to $90.5 million compared to $92.0 million in the second quarter of 2001. International revenues for the first half of 2002 declined 9.9% to $167 million compared to $185 million in the comparable period in 2001. Total international shipments decreased 7.7% to 1.5 million shipments in this year’s second quarter compared to 1.6 million shipments in the second quarter of 2001. For the first six months of 2002, international shipments decreased 12.3% to 2.9 million from 3.4 million in the same period in 2001. Our international express shipments declined 7.7% and 12.3% in the second quarter and first half of 2002, respectively, compared to a year ago. International freight shipments declined 8.8% in the second quarter of 2002 and 11.8% in the first six months compared to the same periods in 2001. International shipments and revenues were impacted in the first half of 2002 by continued weakness in U.S. exports. We did realize a sequential improvement in international revenues in the second quarter of 2002 that increased 18% or $14.1 million over revenues recorded in the first quarter of 2002. The increase in volumes was primarily due to increases in import freight shipments to the U.S. and to an increase in the average weight of freight shipments.
In June 2002, we acquired our service partner in France, Pagtrans SA. This acquisition increases our presence in France and the region and will be accomplished by a capital outlay that will not exceed $670,000. The ultimate purchase price is dependent upon a final determination of net current assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date.
International segment losses from operations, including the $1.3 million restructuring charge recorded in the second quarter and first half of 2002, were $.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The international segment losses in the second quarter and first six months of 2001 were $.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively. Non-recurring restructuring charges of $.4 were included in second quarter 2001 results.
The cost reductions implemented since the net loss was $21.6 million or $.45 per sharesecond quarter of 2001 were instrumental in the improvement of second quarter and first half of 2002 results compared to net earnings beforefirst half results of 2001. Operating expense per shipment decreased 4.1% to $9.36 in the second quarter of 2002 compared to $9.76 in the second quarter of 2001 and $9.79 for full year of 2001. Operating expense per shipment decreased 5.9% to $9.26 in the first half of 2002 compared to $9.83 in the first half of 2001. We have been aggressively

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managing our costs over the past year through actions designed to adjust our cost structure to be more in line with the volume levels being generated. The reduction of labor hours combined with modest per day shipment volume growth resulted in productivity improvements of 6.2% and 7.3% in the second quarter of 2002 and first six months of 2002, respectively, as measured by shipments handled per paid employee hour. This compares to improvements of 5.5% and 2.7% in the second quarter and first half of 2001. In the second quarter of 2002, we took further cost reduction actions, as described above, to improve productivity and lower costs in our domestic and international station and ground operations.
Transportation purchased as a changepercentage of revenues increased to 33.0% in accountingthe second quarter of $26.1 million or $.54 per share2002 as compared to 32.8% in the same quarter a year ago. For the first half of 2002 this category of expense comprised 32.3% of revenues in comparison to 32.6% in the first half of 2001. Total transportation purchased expense increased ..5% in the second quarter of 2002 compared to a year ago but decreased 3.1% for the first ninehalf of 2002. While international commercial linehaul costs and offshore agent costs were similar in the second quarter of 2002 compared to the second quarter of 2001, they decreased 10% in the first half of 2002 in comparison to 2001. This decrease, a result of lower shipments and revenues in the first quarter of 2002, is the primary factor contributing to the lower transportation purchased expenses in the first half of 2002 compared to the first half of 2001. In the second quarter, increases in shipment volumes, and in particular GDS volumes, resulted in increased truck linehaul costs and increased pickup and delivery costs paid to independent contractors. The increase was offset by lower delivery costs paid to the U.S. Postal Service due to fewer airborne@home shipments and strong cost controls in other cost items.
Station and ground expense as a percentage of revenues was 32.8% in this year’s second quarter compared to 32.6% in the second quarter of 2001. For the first six months of 2000. Net earnings reported2002, this category of expense was 33.2% of revenues compared to 33.6% in the same period a year ago. Total station and ground expense increased .5% in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2001 and decreased 2.7% in the first half of 2002 compared to the first half of 2001. While this category of expense has been aided by improved productivity in the first half of 2002, higher wage, benefit and workers compensation costs have partially offset the cost benefits resulting from hours reductions. The cost reduction actions taken in the second quarter of 2002, as described above, will primarily be reflected in the station and ground category beginning in this year’s third quarter.
Flight operations and maintenance expense as a percentage of revenues was 16.4% in the second quarter of 2002 compared to 17.7% in the second quarter of 2001. For the first six months flight expenses were 16.1% compared to 18.2% for the same period a year ago. This category of expense declined 7.8% and 12.7% in the second quarter of 2002 and first half of 2002, respectively, when compared to a year ago due in part to lower jet fuel prices and reduced fuel consumption. The average aviation fuel price per gallon was $.82 in the second quarter and $.76 for the first ninesix months of 2000, including a $.29 per share credit for a change2002 compared to $.95 in accounting were, $40.4 million or $.83 per share.

The thirdthe second quarter of 2001 and $.98 for the first half of 2001. While fuel prices decreased from comparable periods in 2001, prices increased in the second quarter of 2002 from first quarter of 2002 when the price per gallon was $.71. The relatively high cost of fuel over the past several years has hampered our efforts to enter into fuel hedging contracts at acceptable prices. While we may enter into fuel hedge contracts in the future, no fuel contracts were entered into during 2001 or the first half of 2002. Aviation fuel consumption decreased 5.0% in the second quarter to 38.5 million gallons and decreased 8.6% for the first six months of 2002 in comparison to 2001. The decrease in consumption was primarily due to our efforts beginning in the second quarter of 2001 to reduce and combine certain flight segments to reduce costs. Also, the placement of three 767 aircraft in service since the second quarter of 2001 allowed less fuel efficient DC-8 aircraft to be moved to shorter lane segments or backup status or removed from service. Lower levels of heavy maintenance expenses were incurred in the second quarter and first half of 2002 than in the same periods in 2001. Aircraft maintenance costs were 6.0% and 5.9% as a percentage of revenues in the second quarter and first half of 2002 compared to 6.4% in both the second quarter and first half of 2001. Maintenance costs in the second quarter of 2002 increased over first quarter of 2002 levels due primarily to scheduled 767 maintenance activities.

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General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 8.0% in the second quarter and first half of 2002 compared to 8.2% in the second quarter and first half of 2001. General and administrative includes non-recurring restructuring charges of $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2002 (as discussed previously) and $2.9 million recorded in the second quarter 2001. The charges incurred in the second quarter of 2001 related to company-wide labor reductions. General and administrative expenses in 2002 have seen cost increases in the areas of pension, health care, insurance, litigation expenses and the reinstatement of certain incentive plans that were suspended during 2001. However, overall cost reduction efforts and management’s continued emphasis on control over labor and discretionary costs has helped to mitigate some of these cost pressures.
Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenues remained consistent at 2.9% in the first quarter of 2002 and 2001 and for the first half of 2002 and 2001. While costs have been added to increase the number of sales personnel, marketing and packaging expenses have been reduced.
Depreciation and amortization expense totaled 5.8% of revenues in the second quarter of 2002 and 6.5% in the second quarter of 2001. For the first half of 2002, depreciation and amortization expense was 6.0% of revenues compared to 6.4% in 2001. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 11.3% and 9.0% in the second quarter and first half of 2002, respectively, compared to 2001 levels for the same periods. The decline is due to the timing of certain aircraft assets becoming fully depreciated and lower levels of capital expenditures made in 2001 and the first half of 2002 in relation to expenditures made in 2000 and prior. This category of expense also includes additional depreciation charges of $1.3 million and $2.5 million for the first half of 2002 and 2001, respectively, on DC-8 aircraft that were removed from service.
Interest expense increased in the second quarter and first half of 2002 compared to the same periods a year ago due to higher levels of outstanding debt coupled with lower levels of capitalized interest. Interest expense increased due to additional debt incurred upon the financing of five 767 aircraft in August 2001 and issuance of $150.0 million in Senior Convertible Notes in March 2002. Interest capitalized, primarily on the acquisition and modification of aircraft, during the second quarter and first half of 2002 was $.4 million compared to $.5 million and $1.6 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2001. Offsetting interest expense was $1.5 and $2.3 million of interest income recorded in the second quarter of 2002 and first six months of 2002, respectively compared to interest income of $.2 million and $.3 million in the comparable periods in 2001. Interest income has increased due to higher levels of cash equivalent short-term investments.
Discounts on the sales of receivables associated with recording the obligation to fund the purchaser’s costs under our accounts receivable securitization facility were $.9 and $2.1 million in the second quarter and first half of 2002 compared to $2.2 million and $6.0 million in the second quarter and first half of 2001. The decrease in cost is due to lower discounts on amounts sold as a result of the lower interest rate environment and the payment in May 2002 of $100.0 million on the accounts receivable securitization facility. Because of the sales recognition treatment associated with these securitization transactions, the cost is recorded separate from interest expense.
Included in other income in the first quarter of 2002 was a non-recurring gain of $1.7 million from the sale of an equity interest in one of our international agents. In the first half of 2001 and included non-recurringin this category were $2.1 million of gains recognized on the sale of certain securitiesradio frequencies.
Our effective tax expense rate of 61.0% and FCC licensed radio frequencies totaling $8.3 million ($5.4 million after tax or $.11 per share). One time gains for frequency sales and securities gains for the first nine months of 2001 totaled $10.4 million ($6.8 million after tax or $.14 per share compared to $.02 per share43.2% in the second quarter and first nine monthshalf of 2000).

The results for the third quarter2002 compares to a tax benefit rate of this year include pre-tax losses of approximately $13 million associated with lost business as a result of the September 11th terrorist attacks.The two day closure of the Company’s air network by order of the Federal government following the attacks resulted33.3% and 34.8% in lost revenue and additional costs.The Company was able to partially adjust its network and continue business operations through the temporary expansion of its ground linehaul, hub and sort operations.During the week of the attacks shipment volumes declined 27% compared to year earlier levels. In the weeks following the attacks shipment volumes improved although fourth quarter volumes through early November continued to be approximately 3%on average below volumes of the comparable periodperiods of 2000.2001. The effective tax rate for 2002, particularly in the second quarter, was impacted by relatively low earnings and by nondeductible expenses.

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We recorded a $7.8compensation of $13.0 million credit for compensationin 2001 provided to us under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act ("Act"(“Act”). The Act authorized by Congress shortly after the attacks, will provideprovided eligible cargo carriers compensation to eligible air carriers for certain direct losses associated with the closure of the national air system for a two-day period following the period beginningterrorist attacks of September 11th and for incremental losses as a result of these attacks and ending onthrough December 31, 2001. The Company anticipates being eligible for additional compensation in the 4th quarter.

Operating resultsamounts have been negatively impactedrecorded based on our interpretation of the Act and related rules. In April 2002, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) issued final rules governing the process and content of final filings that support carriers’ compensation claims. We completed and filed our final filing along with required audit schedules in May 2002 and have had preliminary discussions with applicable government agencies regarding these filings. While we believe we have complied with the provisions of the Act, these agencies have raised certain exceptions concerning treatment of several compensation items. We are currently evaluating our options concerning these exceptions. The final amount of proceeds we will realize is subject to resolution of the exceptions and completion of further review and audit procedures by the DOT or other applicable government agencies. We cannot be assured of the ultimate outcome of these reviews, but it is possible that a declining economy, which appears to be experiencing further slowing since the events of September 11th. The Company has experienced shipment volume declines in its higher yielding domestic products and a shift in volume mix towards lighter weight lower yielding deferred products. These factors have hampered revenue growth. Despite the negative revenue growth, earnings from operations improved $6.6 million over the second quarter of 2001 and $4.4 million over the third quarter 2000. The improved results are due primarily to cost reduction actions the Company has taken.

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The following table sets forth selected shipment and revenue data for the periods indicated:

  Three Months Ended
    Nine Months Ended
   
  September 30
    September 30
   
  2001
 2000
 Change
  2001
 2000
 Change
 
Shipments (in thousands):                  
    Domestic                  
        Overnight  40,389  45,540 (11.3%)  130,148  139,694 (6.8%)
        Next Afternoon Service  12,327  13,430 (8.2%)  38,963  41,044 (5.1%)
        Second Day Service  21,983  19,466 12.9%  70,524  58,398 20.8%
        Ground Delivery Service  1,517  - N/A   1,848  - N/A 
        100 Lbs. And Over  57  72 (20.8%)  184  214 (14.0%)
  
 
    
 
   
        Total Domestic  76,273  78,508 (2.8%)  241,667  239,350 1.0%
  
 
    
 
   
                   
    International                  
        Express  1,375  1,506 (8.7%)  4,524  4,584 (1.3%)
        Freight  95  102 (6.8%)  299  297 0.7%
  
 
    
 
   
        Total International  1,470  1,608 (8.6%)  4,823  4,881 (1.2%)
  
 
    
 
   
                   
    Total Shipments  77,743  80,116 (3.0%)  246,490  244,231 0.9%
  
 
    
 
   
                   
Average Pounds per Shipment:                  
    Domestic  4.24  4.27 (0.7%)  4.17  4.27 (2.3%)
    International  60.55  55.69 8.7%  55.03  51.01 7.9%
                   
Average Revenue per Pound:                  
    Domestic $2.04 $2.07 (1.4%) $2.06 $2.07 (0.5%)
    International $0.99 $1.09 (9.2%) $1.02 $1.11 (8.1%)
                   
Average Revenue per Shipment                  
    Domestic $8.82 $8.91 (1.0%) $8.74 $8.93 (2.1%)
    International $61.41 $61.29 0.2% $57.16 $57.47 (0.5%)

Domestic revenues decreased 3.3% and .7% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2001, respectively, in comparison to the same periods in 2000. Average domestic revenue per shipment declined 1.0% to $8.82 inamount of compensation previously recognized could occur. We estimate the third quarter and 2.1% to $8.74 for the first nine monthsrange of 2001. The yield decreases are due to declines in higher yielding overnight express shipments coupled with slightly lower average shipment weights in all product categories. Domestic revenues have been aided by a fuel surcharge on revenue of 3% that was originally implemented in February 2000 and was raised to 4% beginning October 2000. In the third quarter and for the first nine months of 2001 fuel surcharge revenues were $22.4compensation ultimately realized will be between $11.0 million and $70.7 million, respectively. This compares to fuel surcharge revenues of$19.5 million and $51.9 million being recognized in the third quarter and first nine months of 2000. In January 2001 the Company announced a new pricing structure for its domestic services that included a rate increase, a shift to zone-based pricing and a non-scheduled pickup fee. These actions were targeted to improve yields and increase revenues. However, the lack of shipment growth and the shift by domestic customers to lower yielding, less time sensitive deferred services has diluted the impact.

$15.0 million.

Domestic shipments decreased 2.8% in the third quarter and increased 1.0% in the first nine months of 2001 compared to the same periods of 2000. Outlook
The first nine months of 2001 had one less operating day than 2000. Higher yielding overnight shipments accounted for 53.0% of total domestic shipments in the third quarter compared to 58.0% in the third quarter of 2000. Overnight shipments declined 11.3% in the third quarter and 6.8% for the first nine months of 2001. Total shipments for the quarter and year to date periods include the Company’s airborne@home product, which was introduced in late 1999 to service the e-commerce and business to residential consumer markets. These shipments, included in the Second Day Service category for reporting purposes, totaled 4.7 million in the third quarter and 15.5 million in the first nine months of 2001 compared to 1.8 million and 3.5 million shipments in the comparable periods in 2000.

In April 2001 the Company expanded its service portfolio by introducing a new product, Ground Delivery Service (GDS). The new product leverages the Company’s sort and linehaul infrastructure and is being marketed to a target customer base. The Company believes GDS is an important initiative that is targeted to establish growth both from the deferred ground segment where it has not previously participated, and from the ability to leverage GDS with the cross marketing of higher yielding air express shipments. GDS totaled 1.5 million shipments in the third quarter and 1.8 million for the first nine months of 2001. The Company is targeting GDS volumes of between 50,000 and 60,000 shipments per day in the fourth quarter of 2001.

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International revenues decreased 8.4% in the third quarter and 1.7% for the first nine months of 2001 compared to a year ago. Total international shipments decreased 8.6% in the third quarter of 2001 compared to 2000 and were 1.2% lower in the first nine months of 2001 compared to 2000.International revenues and shipments in the third quarter were negatively impacted by the terrorist attacks which not only suspended domestic flights but closed U.S. borders and suspended flight schedules that disrupted international operations for approximately two weeks. The slow economic environment and a typhoon in the Far East also hampered shipment volumes. Despite these events the international segments contribution to earnings for the third quarter was a profit of $.5 million compared to a loss of $3.1 million in 2000. The segment loss was $1.8 million in the first nine months of 2001 compared to $6.0 million in the comparable period of 2000. This improved segment performance was due primarily to improvement in margins on the international heavy weight freight product.

Operating expenses were 99.8% and 100.9% of revenues in the third quarter and first nine months of 2001, respectively, compared to 100.4% and 97.7% for the corresponding periods in 2000. Operating cost per shipment decreased 1.4% to $9.92 in the third quarter compared to $10.07 in the third quarter of 2000. Operating cost per shipment for the first nine months of 2001 increased 1.5% to $9.86 compared to the same period in 2000. Operating cost per shipment information and operating costs expressed as a percentage of revenues for the third quarter were negatively impacted by the loss of business due to the events of September 11th. However, all categories of operating costs, except for sales and marketing category, decreased in the third quarter compared to the second quarter of 2001 as a result of the continued cost reduction initiatives.

The Company has been aggressively managing costs through a number of cost cutting measures to assist in improving operating results. The Company has reduced and combined flight segments, reduced labor hours, and cut discretionary expenses to achieve cost efficiencies. Specifically, labor hours have been reduced which resulted in a 3.9% improvement in productivity, as measured by shipments handled per paid employee hour, during the third quarter, over levels incurred during the same period of 2000. Hours paid during the third quarter of 2001 were approximately 3.3% and 5.8% less than those paid during the second and first quarters of 2001, respectively. Productivity for the first nine months of 2001 showed an improvement of 3.2% compared to the first nine months of 2000.The Company continues to manage productivity at levels sufficient to maintain a high level of overall customer service.

Transportation purchased as a percentage of revenues was 32.9% in the third quarter of 2001 compared to 32.7% a year ago. This category of expense was 32.7% of revenues for the first nine months of 2001 compared to 31.5% in 2000. The increase in costs as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to increased farmed out pickup and delivery, surface linehaul costs and delivery costs paid to the U.S. Postal Service for delivery of shipments. These increases were partially offset by lower international commercial airline and offshore agent related costs, in part due to lower shipment volumes.

Station and ground expense was 33.1% of revenues in the third quarter compared to 32.8% a year ago. Station and ground expense was 33.1% of revenues in the first nine months of 2001 versus 32.0% for the same period in 2000. Total costs in this category decreased $6.8 million from the level incurred in the second quarter of 2001 and $22.2 million from the first quarter of 2001. Reductions in labor hours incurred for pickup and delivery, sort and other field operations were the primary factors for the decline in expense in comparison to the second and first quarter of 2001 levels.

Flight operations and maintenance expense as a percentage of revenues during the third quarter of 2001 decreased to 17.2% as compared to 17.9% in the same period of 2000 and 17.7% in the 2nd quarter of 2001. For the first nine months of 2001 flight operations costs were 18.1% of revenues compared to 17.4% in the comparable period of 2000. The average aviation fuel price for the third quarter and first nine months of 2001 was $.91 and $.95 per gallon, respectively, compared to $1.03 and $.96 per gallon, respectively for the comparable periods in 2000. Aviation fuel consumption in the third quarter decreased 15.2% to 37.8 million gallons compared to 44.6 million gallons in the third quarter of 2000. Consumption in the second and first quarters of 2001 was 40.5 million and 43.6 million gallons, respectively.For the first nine months of 2001, aviation fuel consumption of 122.0 million

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gallons was 10.2% less than consumption for the comparable period in 2000. The decrease in consumption both sequentially and year over year is due, in part, to management efforts to reduce and combine certain flight segments to control costs beginning in the second quarter of 2001. Additionally, fuel consumption was lower due to the two day grounding of aircraft in September. Also, the Company has placed five additional 767 aircraft in service since the third quarter of 2000 thereby allowing less fuel-efficient DC-8 aircraft to be moved to shorter lane segments, backup status or to be removed from service. Maintenance costs decreased during the third quarter compared to a year ago but increased during the first nine months of 2001 as a result of having additional 767 aircraft in service compared to the same periods of last year. The Company had 118 aircraft in service (19 Boeing 767s, 25 DC-8’s and 74 DC-9’s) at the end of the third quarter compared to 117 aircraft at the end of the third quarter of 2000.

General and administrative expense was 8.1% and 8.3% of revenues for the third quarter and first nine months of 2001, respectively. This compares to 8.0% and 7.9% of revenues for the third quarter and first nine months of 2000, respectively. Inclusive in this cost category of expense is a one-time charge of $2.9 million, recorded in the second quarter of 2001, for severance and restructuring costs associated with the announced reduction in force effective June 1st. The Company has aggressively reduced costs in this category of expense in 2001 and continues to employ strong cost controls over labor and discretionary costs.

Sales and marketing costs were 2.8% of revenues in the third quarter and 2.5% in the first nine months of 2001 compared to 2.5% in the comparable periods of 2000. Increased sales personnel and compensation costs as well as expanded marketing efforts to attract new business have resulted in higher levels of expenditures in this category.

Depreciation and amortization expense constituted 6.7% of revenues in the third quarter and 6.5% in the first nine months of 2001. This compares to 6.6% of revenues for the third quarter and 6.3% in the first nine months of 2000. Depreciation expense in the third quarter of 2001 decreased slightly from the amounts recorded a year ago due to lower levels of capital expenditures in 2001 coupled with certain aircraft becoming fully depreciated. These declines offset the depreciation effects of placing additional 767 aircraft in service since the end of the third quarter of last year.

Interest expense in the third quarter and first nine months of 2001 was lower than in 2000 due, in part, to lower average borrowings outstanding. Additionally, interest capitalized was $2.0 million in the first nine months of 2001 compared to $5.0 million in the like period of 2000. The lower level of average borrowings was a result of the off balance sheet refinancing of $200 million of long-term debt under an accounts receivable securitization facility that was implemented in December 2000. Debt levels were increased in August 2001 when the Company completed two sale-leaseback transactions for five 767 aircraft, accounted for as capitalized leases, which provided proceeds of $102.8 million.

Discounts associated with recording the obligation to fund the purchaser’s costs under the Company’s accounts receivable securitization facility were $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2001 and $8.0 million for the year to date period. The Company considers this expense to be an interest type of financing cost. Because of the sales recognition treatment associated with this type of financing, the cost is recorded separate from interest expense.

Included in other income were non-recurring gains associated from the sales of FCC licensed radio frequencies totaling $6.2 million in the third quarter of 2001 and $8.3 million for the first nine months of 2001. The Company is in the process of converting from voice to digital communication technology to support its pickup and delivery operations. The Company anticipates recording an additional $1.0 million in gains in the fourth quarter of 2001 that will substantially complete the sale of these frequencies for the foreseeable future. Additionally, a non-recurring gain of $2.1 million was recorded and included in other income during the third quarter of 2001 from the sale of shares of Equant N.V.These shares were acquired through the Company’s participation in SITA, a cooperative of major airline companies, which primarily provides data communication services to the air transport industry. The Company had no cost basis in these shares. In the second quarter of 2000, a $1.9 million non-recurring gain was recorded on the sale of securities received in connection with the demutualization of Metropolitan Life. The Company, as policyholder, received stock securities of Metropolitan Life when the insurance company demutualized.

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The Company’s effective tax benefit rate of 33.5% for the first nine months of 2001 compared to an effective tax expense rate of 38.1% recorded in the first nine months of 2000. The effective tax expense rate was 47.6% for the third quarter of 2001 compared to a tax benefit rate of 39.9% in the third quarter of 2000. The lower tax benefit rate recorded for the first nine months of 2001 as compared to the tax expense rate incurred in 2000 is a function of the provision impact of non-deductible expenses and state taxes. The effective tax rate for 2001 is difficult to determine due to the provision impact and levels of nondeductible expenses and state taxes in relation to earnings.

The strength of the U.S. and global economies will have an impact on theour operating results of operations for the balance of 2001 and into 2002 and beyond. TheAlthough some areas of the economy appear to be showing signs of strength, we are not seeing that translate into improvement in our core domestic air express volumes. Accordingly, core express volumes could be lower in the second half of 2002 compared to the same period of 2001.

We expect that our GDS product will continue to show strong growth with current lackestimates of visibility regarding economic growth has causedbetween 180,000 and 190,000 shipments per day in the Companythird quarter of 2002. We expect our airborne@home product to expect continued pressure on shipmentachieve volumes of between 85,000 and revenue growth, particularly95,000 shipments per day in its higher yielding overnight express product. While the Company is continuingthird quarter of 2002. Both product lines should experience seasonal increases in this year’s fourth quarter. Growth in these products will result in incremental expenses primarily related to truck linehaul and, in the case of airborne@home shipments, additional delivery costs paid to the U.S. Postal Service.
We continue to aggressively manage costs itas evidenced by our recent realignment of international operations and reduction of additional overhead in our domestic stations. As previously mentioned, those actions provided a $.9 million cost savings in the second quarter of 2002 with additional quarterly savings of between $2.0 and $2.5 million to be realized beginning in the third quarter of 2002. We anticipate labor productivity improvement in the second half of 2002 in comparison to the like period in 2001. Wage pressures and additional hours to service expected growth will offset some of favorable cost savings produced by the productivity gains and accordingly we are not anticipating reductions in wage costs in relation to the levels incurred in the second quarter.
We mentioned in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K that we expected increases in 2002 in employee health care, pension and insurance related costs. While employee healthcare costs trended lower than expected in the first half of 2002, we still anticipate that the impact of the increase in these categories of expense will be difficultin the range of $20.0 to $25.0 million for the year in comparison to 2001.
Through July 2002, the price of aviation fuel has increased slightly to approximately $.83 per gallon, compared to $.82 per gallon for the second quarter of 2002. While fuel costs have increased approximately 17% from first quarter 2002 levels we have not adjusted our fuel surcharge percentages. The fuel surcharge percentage may not necessarily increase or decrease in correlation with the cost of fuel. Accordingly, during a period of rising fuel prices, additional costs may not be offset by corresponding increases in fuel surcharge revenues. We continue to monitor fuel cost trends and may make reductionschanges to the surcharge as warranted. Aircraft maintenance expenses are anticipated to trend to levels approximating the amounts incurred in the second quarter of 2002.
While growth in our deferred products is encouraging, cost pressures and the lack of core express revenue growth could continue to have an adverse effect on operating results for the remainder of the magnitude made over the past two quarters. The Company has taken actions to substantially reduce its cost structure, so that it is positioned to benefit from an economic rebound and resulting volume growth when that occurs.year.

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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources:Resources

Cash

Operating cash flows in the first half of 2002, coupled with proceeds from a $150.0 million private placement offering of convertible senior notes in March 2002, increased cash and cash equivalent balances to $338.1 million as of June 30, 2002 compared to $201.5 million as of December 31, 2001.
Net cash provided by operations net of the change in working capitaloperating activities for the first nine monthshalf of 20012002 was $149.2$156.1 million (exclusive of $50compared to $95.7 million in proceeds from the receivable securitization facility). This compares to $213.9 million recorded in the first nine months of 2000.

Capital expenditures continue to be a primary factor affecting the financial condition of the Company. During the nine monthshalf of 2001 total capital expenditures net(exclusive of dispositions were $98.3 million comparedrepurchases and sales from or to $298.4 million during the corresponding period of 2000. Capital spending has been reduced significantlyour receivables securitization facility). The improvement in 2001 compared to 2000 due to management efforts to maintain spending at levels that better match the lower level of operating performance and shipment volume growth. The Company currently anticipates 2001 capital expenditures to be approximately $130 million, down from the previous target of $170 million.

The Company’s operating cash flow is a major sourceprimarily due to improved operating performance.

Capital expenditures and financing associated with those expenditures are significant factors that affect our financial condition. During the first half of liquidity. Additional liquidity of $502002 we spent $57.7 million was providedon capital improvements compared to $73.4 million in the first nine monthshalf of 2001. Capital spending levels were reduced significantly in the first half of 2002 and in 2001 throughin comparison to previous years’ levels. We anticipate 2002 capital spending of between $150 and $160 million, revised down from our original target of $175 million. This compares to $126 million in 2001. The anticipated increase is primarily a result of committed aircraft acquisitions and technology investments. We took delivery of two 767 aircraft in the first half of 2002 and anticipate taking delivery of one additional aircraft this year. Growth in our ground product has not required significant capital expenditures over the past several quarters since it is designed to leverage our existing sort, linehaul and pickup and delivery infrastructure. If ground volumes increase during the second half of 2002 as expected, we may need to make incremental capital expenditures to accommodate increased volumes. However, we anticipate this will be accomplished within the $150 to $160 million targeted for 2002 capital spending.
In addition to our existing cash and cash equivalent reserves, we had $110 million in available borrowing capacity under our bank credit agreement as of June 30, 2002. No borrowings were outstanding under this agreement. This facility is collateralized by a substantial majority of our assets and contains certain restrictive covenants. We were in compliance with all restrictive covenants as of June 30, 2002. We also had eligible receivables to support an additional $134 million of sales proceeds under our accounts receivable securitization facility implemented in December 2000. In July 2001, this facility was amended to provide for a maximum of $250 million in proceeds from the sale of eligible receivables in addition to extending the term of the liquidity facility for a three-year period as opposed to the 364-day term of the previous agreement.facility. As of the end of September 2001, a total of $200June 30, 2002, we had $100 million of outstanding receivables had been soldsecuritized under this facility with eligible receivables supporting total advancesin comparison to $200 million securitized as of $216 million.

The Company alsoDecember 31, 2001.

On March 25, 2002 we completed a renegotiationprivate placement offering of its $275 million revolving credit agreement in June 2001. The renegotiated facility, which expires in June 2004, is collateralized by certain assets, reduces borrowing capacity by the amount of outstanding letters of credit and established new restrictive covenants. At September 30, 2001, the Company had pledged collateral to support approximately $141$150 million of 5.75% convertible senior notes. The notes are for a five-year term maturing in April 2007. Proceeds from the $275 million commitment and has the abilityplacement are intended to pledge additional collateral. As of September 30, 2001, no borrowings were outstanding, letter of credit commitments were $98 million and available capacity was $43 million. The Company wasbe used, in compliance with restrictive covenants under the agreement.

In July 2001, the Company arranged a TRAC (Terminal Rental Adjustment Clause) Lease facility for prospective vehicle acquisitions of uppart, to $20 million in 2001. Historically, the Company has purchased its vehicles. With the TRAC Lease, Airborne has the option to purchase the delivery vehicles at the end of the lease term. As of September 30, 2001 the Company had placed $3.4pay off $100 million of vehicle acquisitions under this arrangement.

In August 2001,senior notes that mature in December 2002.

We anticipate capital spending will increase in the Company completed two sale-leaseback transactions on five Boeing 767-200 aircraft and received proceedssecond half of $102.8 million. The transactions were accounted for as capitalized leases for financial reporting purposes. The Company used these proceeds to increase cash reserves and invested amounts in short-term commercial paper and money market instruments.

The Company’s ratio of long-term debt to total capitalization (exclusive of the receivable securitization) was 24.7% at September 30, 20012002 compared to 24.6% at December 31, 2000the first half level of $58 million to achieve the targeted investment level of between $150 and 30.1% at September 30, 2000.

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$160 million. Working capital will also be impacted due to the planned funding of approximately $48 million of previously accrued pension obligations in the third quarter.

In management’sour opinion, existing cash reserves, internally generated cashflowsand cash equivalents coupled with anticipated cash flow from operations coupled with resourcesand available capacity under the accounts receivable securitization facility and the revolvingbank credit agreement should provide adequate flexibility to financefor financing capital expenditures and meetfunding debt maturities scheduled in 2002.
While we believe we have the ability to sufficiently fund our planned operations and capital expenditures for 2002, certain circumstances could arise that would materially affect liquidity. Cash flows from operations could be affected by any further deterioration in core shipment volumes caused by a continued slow economy, further terrorist attacks, management’s inability to successfully implement sales growth initiatives in a cost effective manner or realize anticipated cost reductions from realignment and cost savings programs. Operating results could also be negatively impacted by prolonged labor disputes or changes in our cost structure from areas such as a significant rise in fuel prices. Weakening operating performance also could result in our inability to remain in compliance with financial covenants contained in our bank credit and accounts receivable securitization agreements, thereby reducing liquidity sources and potentially requiring the use of cash collateral to support outstanding letters of credit. Lower revenues could also cause amounts currently drawn under the securitization facility to be reduced.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, as well as disclosures included elsewhere in the Form 10-Q, are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingencies. On an on-going basis, we evaluate the estimates used, including those related to bad debts, self-insurance reserves, accruals for labor contract settlements, valuation of spare-parts inventory, impairments of property and equipment, income taxes and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience, current conditions and on various other liquidity requirementsassumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources as well as identifying and assessing our accounting treatment with respect to commitments and contingencies. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies involve the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the potential inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required.
We continually evaluate the fair value of our property and equipment. When an asset is considered impaired, the asset is written down to its fair value. Changes in the estimated useful lives of certain assets may result from excess capacity or changes in regulations grounding the use of our aircraft.
We value spare parts inventory at the lower of cost or market and write down the value of inventory for estimated obsolescence. An inventory reserve is maintained based upon estimates of spare part utilization by aircraft type. Should actual parts usage be affected by conditions that are less favorable than those projected by management, revisions to the estimated inventory reserve would be required.
We have not recorded a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets, as we believe it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized. We have considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the balancevaluation allowance. Should we determine that we will not be able to realize all or part of 2001 and into 2002.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:

Statements contained herein and in other parts of this report, which are not historical facts, are considered forward-looking statements (as such term is definedour net deferred tax asset in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Actfuture, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made.

Self-insurance reserves for workers compensation, automobile, and general liability are based upon historical data and recent claim trends. Changes in claim severity and frequency or other claim trends could result in actual claims being materially different from the amounts provided for in our results of 1995). Such statements relating to future events involve risks and uncertainties, whichoperations.
We are inherently difficult to predict, including statements regarding future shipment growth and product acceptance, compensation expected underinvolved in legal matters that have a degree of uncertainty associated with them. We continually assess the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act, capacity requirements, capital expenditure levelslikely outcomes of these matters and the adequacy of available financing capacity. Actualamounts recorded, if any, and make adjustments as appropriate. There can be no assurance that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not differ materially from our assessment. There can also be no assurance that we know all matters that may be brought against us or that we may bring against other parties at any point in time.

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New Accounting Pronouncements
Effective January 2002, the Company implemented the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. This standard requires, among other things, the discontinuance of goodwill amortization and that transitional goodwill impairment tests be performed within six months from the date of adoption. The Company has completed its transitional tests and determined no impairment adjustments were necessary as of June 30, 2002. The total amount of goodwill recorded and included in equipment deposits and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet was $2.8 million as of June 30, 2002. Net losses and basic and diluted earning per share for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001, excluding goodwill amortization expense, would not have materially differed from amounts reported. Goodwill expense for second quarter and first half of 2001 was $33,000 and $67,000, respectively.
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”. SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Additionally, the associated asset retirement costs will be capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. The adoption of SFAS No. 143, which is effective for companies with fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002, is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial position or results however, may vary because of competitor pricing initiatives, customer demandoperations.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Revision of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”. SFAS No. 145 requires that only certain extinguishments of debt be classified as an extraordinary item. Further, this statement requires capital leases that are modified so that the resulting lease agreement is classified as an operating lease to be accounted for time-definiteunder the sale-leaseback provisions of SFAS No. 98. The provisions of the statement pertaining to debt extinguishments are effective for companies with fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. The provision of the statement pertaining to lease modifications are effective for transactions consummated after May 15, 2002. Implementation of this statement is not anticipated to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting and deferred services,reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities. This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the abilityliability is incurred. Previous guidance, provided under EITF Issue 94-3, required an exit cost liability be recognized at the date of managementan entity’s commitment to successfully implement growth and profitability initiatives, economic and regulatory conditions, the abilityan exit plan. The provisions of this statement are effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated by a company after December 31, 2002. Implementation of this statement is not anticipated to secure adequate financing, fuel volatility and labor disputes.have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6.    

EXHIBIT NO.      10 Material ContractsExhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)    Exhibits –
10(a)Employment Agreement dated April 24, 2001 between the Company and Mr. Robert T. Christensen. Substantially identical agreements exist between the Company and most of its officers.
EXHIBIT NO. 10     Material Contracts
10(b)
10(a)    Employment Agreement dated April 24, 2001 between the Company and Mr. Lanny H. Michael, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Substantially identical agreements exist between the Company and eight otherManagement Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) 2002
EXHIBIT NO. 12Statements Regarding Computation of its executive officers.

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Ratios
12(a)Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
EXHIBIT NO. 99     

99(a)Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99(b)Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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SIGNATURES

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

     AIRBORNE, INC.
 
AIRBORNE, INC.
  (Registrant)

       
(Registrant)
Date:8/13/02
/s/    CARL D. DONAWAY
   

       
Date:
11/14/01Carl D. Donaway
/s/ Lanny H. MichaelChairman and Chief Executive Officer
Lanny H. Michael
Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Date:11/14/01
8/13/02
/s/    Robert T. ChristensenLANNY H. MICHAEL        
Robert T. Christensen
Chief Accounting Officer

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Lanny H. Michael
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date:8/13/02
/s/    ROBERT T. CHRISTENSEN      


Robert T. Christensen
Chief Accounting Officer

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