SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For Quarter Ended March 31,June 30, 2002
 
Commission File Number 1-6512
 

 
AIRBORNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
(State of incorporation or organization)
91-2065027
(State of incorporation or organization)
(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:x    No:¨
 
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 3,234,526 treasury shares)
as of March 31,June 30, 2002
  48,307,18548,396,921 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 STATEMENTSFinancial Statements
 
AIRBORNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
  
Three Months Ended March 31

   
Three Months Ended June 30

   
Six Months Ended June 30

 
  
2002

     
2001

   
2002

   
2001

   
2002

   
2001

 
REVENUES:                    
Domestic  $712,067     $730,099   $719,913   $720,235   $1,431,980   $1,450,334 
International   76,453      93,422    90,538    91,990    166,991    185,412 
  


    


   788,520      823,521   


  


  


  


   810,451    812,225    1,598,971    1,623,746 
OPERATING EXPENSES:                    
Transportation purchased   249,031      267,039    267,368    266,085    516,399    533,124 
Station and ground operations   264,119      280,374    265,957    264,780    530,076    545,154 
Flight operations and maintenance   125,366      151,686    132,531    143,686    257,897    295,372 
General and administrative   63,414      66,067    65,237    66,821    128,651    132,888 
Sales and marketing   22,276      24,002    23,492    23,329    45,768    47,331 
Depreciation and amortization   49,121      52,638    46,731    52,684    95,852    105,322 
  


    


  


  


  


  


   773,327      841,806    801,316    817,385    1,574,643    1,659,191 
  


    


  


  


  


  


EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS   15,193      (18,285)   9,135    (5,160)   24,328    (23,445)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):                    
Interest, net   (6,871)     (4,497)   (7,485)   (4,454)   (14,356)   (8,951)
Discounts on sales of receivables   (1,305)     (3,758)   (885)   (2,229)   (2,190)   (5,986)
Other   1,896      273    407    2,304    2,303    2,576 
  


    


  


  


  


  


EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   8,913      (26,267)   1,172    (9,539)   10,085    (35,806)
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT   (3,645)     9,272    715    (3,178)   4,360    (12,450)
  


    


  


  


  


  


NET EARNINGS (LOSS)  $5,268     $(16,995)  $457   $(6,361)  $5,725   $(23,356)
  


    


  


  


  


  


NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:                    
BASIC  $0.11     $(0.35)  $0.01   $(0.13)  $0.12   $(0.48)
  


    


  


  


  


  


DILUTED  $0.11     $(0.35)  $0.01   $(0.13)  $0.12   $(0.48)
  


    


  


  


  


  


DIVIDENDS PER SHARE  $0.04     $0.04   $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)
 
  
June 30
   
December 31
 
  
March 31, 2002

   
December 31,
2001

   
2002

   
2001

 
  
(Unaudited)
       
(Unaudited)
     
ASSETS

              
CURRENT ASSETS:            
Cash and cash equivalents  $393,165   $201,500   $338,063   $201,500 
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $11,549 and $11,509   133,019    126,040 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $10,849 and $11,509   224,322    126,040 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   37,655    38,413    37,085    38,413 
Refundable income taxes   178    27,161    517    27,161 
Deferred income tax assets   30,768    30,572    30,929    30,572 
Prepaid expenses and other   36,455    28,021    33,496    28,021 
  


  


  


  


TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   631,240    451,707    664,412    451,707 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET   1,229,194    1,247,373    1,214,131    1,247,373 
EQUIPMENT DEPOSITS and OTHER ASSETS   52,037    47,764    52,424    47,764 
  


  


  


  


TOTAL ASSETS  $1,912,471   $1,746,844   $1,930,967   $1,746,844 
  


  


  


  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

              
CURRENT LIABILITIES:            
Accounts payable  $120,578   $141,873   $138,784   $141,873 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   88,409    75,458    81,233    75,458 
Accrued expenses   146,917    145,997    148,978    145,997 
Income taxes payable   2,629    —   
Current portion of debt   108,008    107,410    108,173    107,410 
  


  


  


  


TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   466,541    470,738    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 
LONG-TERM DEBT   368,532    218,053 
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES   143,303    143,526 
POST RETIREMENT LIABILITIES   54,590    39,423 
OTHER LIABILITIES   40,950    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 51,541,711 and 51,375,711 shares   51,542    51,376 
Issued 51,631,447 and 51,375,711 shares   51,631    51,376 
Additional paid-in capital   307,227    304,984    308,553    304,984 
Retained earnings   543,882    540,544    542,163    540,544 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (4,238)   (2,820)   (5,574)   (2,820)
  


  


  


  


   898,413    894,084    896,773    894,084 
Treasury stock, 3,234,526 and 3,240,526 shares, at cost   (59,858)   (59,868)   (59,858)   (59,868)
  


  


  


  


   838,555    834,216    836,915    834,216 
  


  


  


  


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $1,912,471   $1,746,844   $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)
 
  
Three Months Ended March 31

   
Six Months Ended June 30

 
  
2002

     
2001

   
2002

   
2001

 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:              
Net earnings (loss)  $5,268     $(16,995)  $5,725   $(23,356)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to      
net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   49,121      52,638    95,852    105,322 
Deferred income taxes   (420)     806    834    9,623 
Postretirement obligations   12,967      (6,323)   23,537    3,427 
Other   (1,548)     5,836    (3,759)   (2,299)
  


    


  


  


CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS   65,388      35,962    122,189    92,717 
Change in:              
Proceeds from receivable securitization facility   —        50,000 
Receivable securitization facility   (100,000)   50,000 
Receivables   (6,979)     20,123    1,718    24,764 
Inventories and prepaid expenses   (7,676)     (2,837)   (4,147)   (5,327)
Refundable income taxes   26,983      867    26,644    (3,669)
Accounts payable   (21,295)     (24,577)   (3,089)   (30,163)
Accrued expenses, salaries and taxes payable   18,699      16,105    12,759    17,405 
  


    


  


  


NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   75,120      95,643    56,074    145,727 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:              
Additions to property and equipment   (27,199)     (26,325)   (57,694)   (73,389)
Proceeds from sale of securities   1,656      —      3,778    —   
Proceeds from sale of radio frequencies   —      2,071 
Other   (1,915)     1,439    (6,995)   15 
  


    


  


  


NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (27,458)     (24,886)   (60,611)   (71,303)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:              
Payments on bank notes, net   —      (85,000)
Issuance of convertible debt, net of issuance costs   145,125      —      145,125    —   
Payments on bank notes, net   —        (43,000)
Principal payments on debt   (1,611)     (116)   (3,753)   (234)
Proceeds from common stock issuance   2,419      783 
Exercise of stock options   3,834    782 
Dividends paid   (1,930)     (1,924)   (3,864)   (3,848)
Shareholder rights redemption   (242)   —   
  


    


  


  


NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   144,003      (44,257)   141,100    (88,300)
  


    


  


  


NET INCREASE IN CASH   191,665      26,500 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH   136,563    (13,876)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JANUARY 1   201,500      40,390    201,500    40,390 
  


    


  


  


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


  


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT MARCH 31  $393,165     $66,890 
  


    


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
March 31,June 30, 2002 (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 2002 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:
 
  
March 31, 2002

     
December 31, 2001

   
June 30 2002

   
December 31 2001

 
  
(In thousands)
   
(In thousands)
 
Senior debt:              
Senior notes  $200,000     $200,000   $200,000   $200,000 
Convertible senior notes   150,000      —      150,000    —   
Aircraft loan   60,658      61,651    59,640    61,651 
Capital lease obligations   45,291      43,070    44,525    43,070 
Revenue bonds   13,200      13,200    13,200    13,200 
Revolving bank credit   —        —   
Other debt   7,391      7,542    7,195    7,542 
  


    


  


  


   476,540      325,463    474,560    325,463 
Less current portion   (108,008)     (107,410)   (108,173)   (107,410)
  


    


  


  


  $368,532     $218,053   $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 proceeds of the sale are intended, in part, to fund the repayment of $100,000,000 of 8.75%8.875% senior notes due December 15, 2002 at their stated maturity. The notesNotes 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,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 provides for a total commitment of $275,000,000 and expires in June 2004. The agreement provides that the Company 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 and maintain compliance with certain restrictive covenants. Capacity under the facility is dependent on a borrowing base determined by the amount of eligible collateral, with a maximum commitment of $275,000,000. TheAt June 30, 2002, the Company hashad eligible collateral in the borrowing base to support $148,000,000$214,000,000 of the $275,000,000 commitment andcommitment. The Company has the ability to increase the borrowing base by pledging additional eligible collateral. With the current level of eligible collateral,At June 30, 2002, available capacity under the agreement, net of outstanding letters of credit, was $50,500,000.$110,000,000. At March 31,June 30, 2002, no borrowings were outstanding under the agreement and the Company was in compliance with restrictive covenants including covenants requiring the maintenance of minimum 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 (plusplus up to an additional $300,000 for

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$300,000 of dividends on any common stock issued upon conversion of the Notes. The agreement also 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 convertible senior notes securities described below).shareholder rights plan. The Company’s $200,000,000 of outstanding non-convertible senior notes are also collateralized by assets of the Company.

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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 for the 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 and, when applicable,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 March 31

  
Three Months Ended June 30

  
Six Months Ended June 30

  
2002

    
2001

  
2002

  
2001

  
2002

  
2001

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:                    
Basic  48,253,078    48,079,634  48,356,841  48,103,545  48,304,960  48,091,590
Diluted  48,589,135    48,080,472  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 March 31

   
Three Months Ended June 30

   
Six Months Ended June 30

 
  
2002

     
2001

   
2002

   
2001

   
2002

   
2001

 
SEGMENT REVENUES:                    
Domestic  $712,067     $730,099   $719,913   $720,235   $1,431,980   $1,450,334 
International   76,453      93,422    90,538    91,990    166,991    185,412 
  


    


  $788,520     $823,521   


  


  


  


  


    


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


  


  


  


SEGMENT EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:                    
Domestic  $16,932     $(16,528)  $9,496   $(4,622)  $26,428   $(21,150)
International   (1,739)     (1,757)   (361)   (538)   (2,100)   (2,295)
  


    


  


  


  


  


  $15,193     $(18,285)  $9,135   $(5,160)  $24,328   $(23,445)
  


    


  


  


  


  


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NOTE E—F—OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
Other comprehensive income includes the following transactions and tax effects for the three and six month periods ended March 31,June 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

   
Before Tax

   
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit

   
Net of Tax

 
2002
                                     
Unrealized securities gains arising during the period  $679     $(262)    $417   $(487)  $188   $(299)  $192   $(74)  $118 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income   (1,656)     638      (1,018)   —      —      —      (1,656)   638    (1,018)
  


    


    


  


  


  


  


  


  


Net unrealized securities losses   (977)     376      (601)   (487)   188    (299)   (1,464)   564    (900)
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (256)     99      (157)   386    (149)   237    130    (50)   80 
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap   656      (252)     404 
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap   (2,071)   797    (1,274)   (1,414)   544    (870)
Additional minimum pension liabilities   (1,729)     665      (1,064)   —      —      —      (1,729)   665    (1,064)
  


    


    


  


  


  


  


  


  


Other comprehensive income  $(2,306)    $888     $(1,418)  $(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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Before Tax

     
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit

    
Net of Tax

 
2001
                  
Unrealized securities losses arising during the period  $(145)    $56    $(89)
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income   (32)     12     (20)
   


    

    


Net unrealized securities losses   (177)     68     (109)
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (201)     67     (134)
   


    

    


Other comprehensive income  $(378)    $135    $(243)
   


    

    


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 F—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, 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 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 necessary to fund operating and capital expenditure requirements.

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The following are consolidating condensed balance sheets of the Company as of March 31,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 March 31,June 30, 2002 and 2001:2001, respectively:
 
Balance SheetStatement of Operations Information:
 
March 31, 2002

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

   
Airborne Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
ASSETS

                        
Current Assets:                              
Cash and cash equivalents  $391,470   $—     $772   $923   $—     $393,165 
Accounts receivable   12,701    —      9,570    110,748    —      133,019 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   —      —      34,892    2,763    —      37,655 
Refundable income taxes   178    —      —      —      —      178 
Deferred income tax assets   30,768    —      —      —      —      30,768 
Prepaid expenses and other   20,405    —      15,550    500    —      36,455 
   


  


  


  


  


  


Total current assets   455,522    —      60,784    114,934    —      631,240 
Property & equipment,net   101,515    —      1,123,501    4,178    —      1,229,194 
Intercompany advances   34,204    447,595    (33,942)   3,558    (451,415)   —   
Equipment deposits and other assets   31,686    10,858    9,594    10    (111)   52,037 
   


  


  


  


  


  


Total assets  $622,927   $458,453   $1,159,937   $122,680   $(451,526)  $1,912,471 
   


  


  


  


  


  


LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                        
Current Liabilities:                              
Accounts payable  $83,432   $—     $37,331    102   $(287)  $120,578 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   52,827    —      35,584    (2)   —      88,409 
Accrued expenses and income taxes payable   142,827    167    5,789    763    —      149,546 
Current portion of debt   101,345    —      6,663    —      —      108,008 
   


  


  


  


  


  


Total current liabilities   380,431    167    85,367    863    (287)   466,541 
Long-term debt   106,102    150,000    112,430    —      —      368,532 
Intercompany liabilities   —      —      336,127    —      (336,127)   —   
Deferred income tax liabilities   (7,190)   —      149,961    532    —      143,303 
Postretirement liabilities   46,552    —      8,038    —      —      54,590 
Other liabilities   40,950    —      —      —      —      40,950 
Shareholders’ equity:                              
Common stock   1    51,542    (9)   120    (112)   51,542 
Additional paid in capital   164    307,065    (755)   115,753    (115,000)   307,227 
Retained earnings   60,155    9,537    468,778    5,412    —      543,882 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (4,238)   —      —      —      —      (4,238)
Treasury stock   —      (59,858)   —      —      —      (59,858)
   


  


  


  


  


  


Total shareholders’ equity   56,082    308,286    468,014    121,285    (115,112)   838,555 
   


  


  


  


  


  


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $622,927   $458,453   $1,159,937   $122,680   $(451,526)  $1,912,471 
   


  


  


  


  


  


  
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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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 
Accounts receivable   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 and income taxes payable   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 
Postretirement 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   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 Operations Information:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2002

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

   
Airborne Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
Revenues  $773,041   $—     $15,479   $—     $788,520 
Operating expenses:                         
Transportation purchased   469,072    —      (220,041)   —      249,031 
Station and ground operations   223,482    —      40,637    —      264,119 
Flight operations and maintenance   (455)   —      126,435    (614)   125,366 
General and administrative   44,789    271    18,316    38    63,414 
Sales and marketing   22,076    —      200    —      22,276 
Depreciation and amortization   11,813    —      37,225    83    49,121 
   


  


  


  


  


    770,777    271    2,772    (493)   773,327 
   


  


  


  


  


Earnings (loss) from operations   2,264    (271)   12,707    493    15,193 
Other income (expense):                         
Interest, net   (4,755)   (175)   (1,941)   —      (6,871)
Discounts on sales of receivables   (965)   —      —      (340)   (1,305)
Other   1,896    —      —      —      1,896 
   


  


  


  


  


Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (1,560)   (446)   10,766    (153)   8,913 
Income tax (expense) benefit   166    156    (4,258)   291    (3,645)
   


  


  


  


  


Net earnings (loss)  $(1,394)  $(290)  $6,508   $444   $5,268 
   


  


  


  


  


  
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:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2001

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

   
Airborne Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
Revenues  $806,184   $—     $17,337   $—     $823,521 
Operating expenses:                         
Transportation purchased   512,940    —      (245,901)   —      267,039 
Station and ground operations   236,877    —      43,497    —      280,374 
Flight operations and maintenance   —      —      152,345    (659)   151,686 
General and administrative   48,045    219    17,763    40    66,067 
Sales and marketing   23,644    —      358    —      24,002 
Depreciation and amortization   12,072    —      40,485    81    52,638 
   


  


  


  


  


    833,578    219    8,547    (538)   841,806 
   


  


  


  


  


Earnings (loss) from operations   (27,394)   (219)   8,790    538    (18,285)
Other income (expense):                         
Interest, net   1,333    19,009    (24,839)   —      (4,497)
Discounts on sales of receivables   (4,344)   —      —      586    (3,758)
Other   273    —      —      —      273 
   


  


  


  


  


Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (30,132)   18,790    (16,049)   1,124    (26,267)
Income tax (expense) benefit   10,814    424    (1,770)   (196)   9,272 
   


  


  


  


  


Net earnings (loss)  $(19,318)  $19,214   $(17,819)  $928   $(16,995)
   


  


  


  


  


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 March 31, 2002

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

   
Airborne Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                         
Net earnings (loss)  $(1,394)  $(290)   6,508   $444   $5,268 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                         
Non-cash operating activities   42,145    (5,051)   23,234    (208)   60,120 
Change in current assets and liabilities   164,099    (144,992)   (798)   (8,577)   9,732 
   


  


  


  


  


Net cash provided (used) by operating activities   204,850    (150,333)   28,944    (8,341)   75,120 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                         
Net cash used by investing activities   (223)   —      (27,235)   —      (27,458)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                         
Net cash provided (used) By financing activities   (4,786)   150,333    (1,544)   —      144,003 
   


  


  


  


  


Net increase (decrease) in cash   199,841    —      165    (8,341)   191,665 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1   191,629    —      607    9,264    201,500 
   


  


  


  


  


Cash and cash equivalents at March 31  $391,470   $—     $772   $923   $393,165 
   


  


  


  


  


Three months ended March 31, 2001

  
Airborne Express, Inc.

   
Airborne Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                         
Net earnings (loss)  $(19,318)  $19,214   $(17,819)  $928   $(16,995)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                         
Non-cash operating activities   3,467    (156)   50,262    (616)   52,957 
Change in current assets and liabilities   71,569    (2,621)   (12,897)   3,630    59,681 
   


  


  


  


  


Net Cash provided by operating activities   55,718    16,437    19,546    3,942    95,643 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                         
Net cash used by investing activities   (5,499)   —      (19,335)   (52)   (24,886)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                         
Net cash used by financing activities   (27,704)   (16,437)   (116)   —      (44,257)
   


  


  


  


  


Net increase in cash   22,515    —      95    3,890    26,500 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1   37,523    —      52    2,815    40,390 
   


  


  


  


  


Cash and cash equivalents at March 31  $60,038   $—     $147   $6,705   $66,890 
   


  


  


  


  


  
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 G—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 F.J.

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The following are consolidating condensed balance sheets of the Company as of March 31,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 March 31,June 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001.June 30, 2001, respectively. A description regarding the basis of presenting these statements is contained in Note F.I.
 
Balance SheetStatement of Operations Information:
 
March 31, 2002

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-guarantors

  
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
ASSETS

                   
Current Assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents  $—     $391,505   $1,660  $—     $393,165 
Accounts receivable   —      22,300    110,719   —      133,019 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   —      37,655    —     —      37,655 
Refundable income taxes   —      178    —     —      178 
Deferred income tax assets   —      30,768    —     —      30,768 
Prepaid expenses and other   —      36,086    369   —      36,455 
   


  


  

  


  


Total current assets   —      518,492    112,748   —      631,240 
Property and equipment, net   —      1,229,194    —     —      1,229,194 
Intercompany advances   447,595    (275)   4,095   (451,415)   —   
Equipment deposits and other assets   10,858    41,290    —     (111)   52,037 
   


  


  

  


  


Total assets  $458,453   $1,788,701   $116,843  $(451,526)  $1,912,471 
   


  


  

  


  


LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                   
Current Liabilities:                        
Accounts payable  $—     $120,865   $—    $(287)  $120,578 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   —      88,409    —     —      88,409 
Accrued expenses and income taxes payable   167    148,700    679   —      149,546 
Current portion of debt   —      108,008    —     —      108,008 
   


  


  

  


  


Total current liabilities   167    465,982    679   (287)   466,541 
Long-term debt   150,000    218,532    —     —      368,532 
Intercompany liabilities   —      336,127    —     (336,127)   —   
Deferred income tax liabilities   —      143,303    —     —      143,303 
Postretirement liabilities   —      54,590    —     —      54,590 
Other liabilities   —      40,950    —     —      40,950 
Shareholders’ equity:                        
Common stock   51,542    102    10   (112)   51,542 
Additional paid in capital   307,065    162    115,000   (115,000)   307,227 
Retained earnings   9,537    533,191    1,154   —      543,882 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   —      (4,238)   —     —      (4,238)
Treasury stock   (59,858)   —      —     —      (59,858)
   


  


  

  


  


Total shareholders’ equity   308,286    529,217    116,164   (115,112)   838,555 
   


  


  

  


  


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $458,453   $1,788,701   $116,843  $(451,526)  $1,912,471 
   


  


  

  


  


   
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:
 
December 31, 2001

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-guarantors

  
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
June 30, 2002

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

  
Elimination

   
Consolidated

 
  
(in thousands)
       
(in thousands)
        
ASSETS

                                  
Current Assets:                              
Cash and cash equivalents  $—     $191,664   $9,836  $—     $201,500   $—     $336,982   $1,081  $—     $338,063 
Accounts receivable   —      28,763    97,277   —      126,040 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance   —      30,126    194,196   —      224,322 
Spare parts and fuel inventory   —      38,413    —     —      38,413    —      37,085    —     —      37,085 
Refundable income taxes   —      27,161    —     —      27,161    —      517    —     —      517 
Deferred income tax assets   —      30,572    —     —      30,572    —      30,929    —     —      30,929 
Prepaid expenses and other   —      27,619    402   —      28,021    —      33,173    323   —      33,496 
  


  


  

  


  


  


  


  

  


  


Total current assets   —      344,192    107,515   —      451,707    —      468,812    195,600   —      664,412 
Property and equipment, net   —      1,247,373    —     —      1,247,373    —      1,214,131    —     —      1,214,131 
Intercompany advances   302,279    452    9,487   (312,218)   —      348,841    (355)   20,950   (369,436)   —   
Equipment deposits and other assets   5,963    41,912    —     (111)   47,764    110,948    41,587    —     (100,111)   52,424 
  


  


  

  


  


  


  


  

  


  


Total assets  $308,242   $1,633,929   $117,002  $(312,329)  $1,746,844   $459,789   $1,724,175   $216,550  $(469,547)  $1,930,967 
  


  


  

  


  


  


  


  

  


  


LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                  
Current Liabilities:                              
Accounts payable  $—     $142,497   $—    $(624)  $141,873   $—     $139,019   $—    $(235)  $138,784 
Salaries, wages and related taxes   —      75,458    —     —      75,458    —      81,233    —     —      81,233 
Accrued expenses and income taxes payable   —      145,380    617   —      145,997 
Accrued expenses   2,325    146,343    310   —      148,978 
Current portion of debt   —      107,410    —     —      107,410    —      108,173    —     —      108,173 
  


  


  

  


  


  


  


  

  


  


Total current liabilities   —      470,745    617   (624)   470,738    2,325    474,768    310   (235)   477,168 
Long-term debt   —      218,053    —     —      218,053    150,000    216,387    —     —      366,387 
Intercompany liabilities   —      196,593    —     (196,593)   —      —      254,200    —     (254,200)   —   
Deferred income tax liabilities   —      143,526    —     —      143,526    —      144,717    —     —      144,717 
Postretirement liabilities   —      39,423    —     —      39,423 
Post retirement liabilities   —      66,964    —     —      66,964 
Other liabilities   —      40,888    —     —      40,888    —      38,816    —     —      38,816 
Shareholders’ equity:                              
Common stock   51,376    (102)   10   (112)   51,376    51,631    102    10   (112)   51,631 
Additional paid in capital   304,976    8    115,000   (115,000)   304,984 
Additional paid-in capital   308,553    —      215,000   (215,000)   308,553 
Retained earnings   11,758    527,411    1,375   —      540,544    7,138    533,795    1,230   —      542,163 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   —      (2,820)   —     —      (2,820)   —      (5,574)   —     —      (5,574)
Treasury stock   (59,868)   —      —     —      (59,868)   (59,858)   —      —     —      (59,858)
  


  


  

  


  


  


  


  

  


  


Total shareholders’ equity   308,242    524,701    116,385   (115,112)   834,216    307,464    528,323    216,240   (215,112)   836,915 
  


  


  

  


  


  


  


  

  


  


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $308,242   $1,633,929   $117,002  $(312,329)  $1,746,844   $459,789   $1,724,175   $216,550  $(469,547)  $1,930,967 
  


  


  

  


  


  


  


  

  


  


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Statement of Operations Information:
Three months ended March 31, 2002

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
Revenues  $—     $788,520   $—     $788,520 
Operating expenses:                    
Transportation purchased   —      249,031    —      249,031 
Station and ground operations   —      264,119    —      264,119 
Flight operations and maintenance   —      125,366    —      125,366 
General and administrative   271    63,143    —      63,414 
Sales and marketing   —      22,276    —      22,276 
Depreciation and amortization   —      49,121    —      49,121 
   


  


  


  


    271    773,056    —      773,327 
   


  


  


  


Earnings (loss) from operations   (271)   15,464    —      15,193 
Other income (expense):                    
Interest, net   (175)   (6,696)   —      (6,871)
Discounts on sales of receivables   —      (965)   (340)   (1,305)
Other   —      1,896    —      1,896 
   


  


  


  


Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (446)   9,699    (340)   8,913 
Income tax (expense) benefit   156    (3,920)   119    (3,645)
   


  


  


  


Net earnings (loss)  $(290)  $5,779   $(221)  $5,268 
   


  


  


  


Three months ended March 31, 2001

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
Revenues  $—     $823,521   $—     $823,521 
Operating expenses:                    
Transportation purchased   —      267,039    —      267,039 
Station and ground operations   —      280,374    —      280,374 
Flight operations and maintenance   —      151,686    —      151,686 
General and administrative   219    65,848    —      66,067 
Sales and marketing   —      24,002    —      24,002 
Depreciation and amortization   —      52,638    —      52,638 
   


  


  


  


    219    841,587    —      841,806 
   


  


  


  


Loss from operations   (219)   (18,066)   —      (18,285)
Other income (expense):                    
Interest, net   19,009    (23,506)   —      (4,497)
Discounts on sales of receivables   —      (4,344)   586    (3,758)
Other   —      273    —      273 
   


  


  


  


Earnings (loss) before income taxes   18,790    (45,643)   586    (26,267)
Income tax (expense) benefit   424    9,053    (205)   9,272 
   


  


  


  


Net earnings (loss)  $19,214   $(36,590)  $381   $(16,995)
   


  


  


  


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:
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 
  


 


  


 


 


 


  


 


 
Three months ended March 31, 2002

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

   
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                    
Net earnings (loss)  $(290)  $5,779   $(221)  $5,268 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                    
Non-cash operating activities   (5,051)   65,290    (119)   60,120 
Change in current assets and liabilities   (144,992)   162,560    (7,836)   9,732 
   


  


  


  


Net cash provided (used) by operating activities   (150,333)   233,629    (8,176)   75,120 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                    
Net cash used by investing activities   —      (27,458)   —      (27,458)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                    
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities   150,333    (6,330)   —      144,003 
   


  


  


  


Net increase (decrease) in cash   —      199,841    (8,176)   191,665 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1   —      191,664    9,836    201,500 
   


  


  


  


Cash and cash equivalents at March 31  $—     $391,505   $1,660   $393,165 
   


  


  


  


Three months ended March 31, 2001

  
Airborne, Inc.

   
Guarantors

   
Non-
guarantors

  
Consolidated

 
   
(in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                   
Net earnings (loss)  $19,214   $(36,590)  $381  $(16,995)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                   
Non-cash operating activities   (156)   52,907    206   52,957 
Change in current assets and liabilities   (2,621)   57,363    4,939   59,681 
   


  


  

  


Net cash provided by operating activities   16,437    73,680    5,526   95,643 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                   
Net cash used by investing activities   —      (24,886)   —     (24,886)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                   
Net cash used by financing activities   (16,437)   (27,820)   —     (44,257)
   


  


  

  


Net increase in cash   —      20,974    5,526   26,500 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1   —      39,121    1,269   40,390 
   


  


  

  


Cash and cash equivalents at March 31  $—     $60,095   $6,795  $66,890 
   


  


  

  


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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
We achieved improved quarterly operating performance in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2002. The2002 compared to the same periods in 2001. This progress can be attributed primarily to a reduction in operating expenses, was the primary factor contributing to the enhanced operating performance compared to the first quarter of 2001. We were able to accomplish this performance despite a difficult economic environment that has hampered shipment and revenue growth. The first quarter of 2002 marks the fourth consecutive quarter of improved operating results. This sequential progress can be attributed to the implementation of key strategic initiatives beginning in 2001, including the expansion of our product line, and the implementation of yield management actions, as well asactions. 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 reduction into address our cost structure and made certain domestic and international operational realignments that are intended to further reduce operating expense levels.costs.
 
We hadreported net earnings in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 of $.5 million or $.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 $6.4 million or $.13 per share in the second 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 diluted share includingwere recorded in the first quarter of 2002. The first quarter of 2002 included a non-recurring after tax 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 $17.0$23.4 million or $.35$.48 per share in the first quartersix months of 2001 and net earnings of $2.2 million or $.05 per share in the fourth quarter of 2001. The fourth quarter of 20012002 that included an after tax credit of $3.2 million, or $.07 per share, related to federal compensation recorded under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act, and after taxradio frequency sale gains on the sale of radio frequencies of $.6 million or $.01 per share. Excluding those one-time items, a net loss would have been recorded 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 quartersperiods indicated:
 
  
Three Months Ended March 31

      
Three Months Ended
June 30

      
Six Months Ended
June 30

    
  
2002

  
2001

  
Change

   
2002

  
2001

  
Change

   
2002

  
2001

  
Change

 
Shipments (in thousands):                           
Domestic                           
Overnight   39,885   45,618  –12.6%  39,806  44,139  (9.8%)  79,690  89,757  (11.2%)
Next Afternoon Service   13,185   13,428  –  1.8%  12,999  13,208  (1.6%)  26,184  26,636  (1.7%)
Second Day Service   23,797   24,215  –  1.7%  17,421  18,805  (7.4%)  35,726  37,745  (5.3%)
Ground Delivery Service   6,163   —    n/a   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   51   60  –15.0%  55  67  (17.9%)  106  127  (16.5%)
  

  

     
  
     
  
   
Total Domestic   83,081   83,321  –  0.3%  84,096  82,073  2.5%  167,177  165,394  1.1%
  

  

   
  
  
     
  
   
International                           
Express   1,330   1,600  –16.9%  1,431  1,549  (7.6%)  2,761  3,149  (12.3%)
Freight   87   102  –14.7%  93  102  (8.8%)  180  204  (11.8%)
  

  

     
  
     
  
   
Total International   1,417   1,702  –16.7%  1,524  1,651  (7.7%)  2,941  3,353  (12.3%)
  

  

     
  
     
  
   
Total Shipments   84,498   85,023  –  0.6%  85,620  83,724  2.3%  170,118  168,747  0.8%
  

  

     
  
     
  
   
Average Pounds per Shipment:         
Domestic   4.44   4.14  7.2%
International   55.43   51.92  6.8%
Average Revenue per Pound:         
Domestic  $1.88  $2.07  –  9.2%
International  $0.98  $1.04  –  5.8%
Average Revenue per Shipment:         
Domestic  $8.53  $8.72  –  2.2%
International  $53.95  $54.89  –  1.7%

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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 decreased 4.3% to $789were $810.5 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 compared to revenues of $824$812.2 million in the second quarter of 2001. For the first quarterhalf of 2002, total revenues declined 1.5% compared to the first half of 2001. Shipment volumes decreased .6% to 84.5 millionincreased 2.3% and .8% in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2002, respectively, compared to 85.0 million in the same periods in 2001. The second quarter a year ago. Theof 2002 had the same number of operating days as in 2001, and the first quarterhalf of 2002 had one less operating day than in 2001. On a per day basis total shipments increased 1.0% over levels achieved in the first quarter ofcomparable period in 2001.
 
Domestic revenues decreased 2.5% to $712were $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 quartersix months of 2002 compared to $730 million in the first quarterhalf of 2001. Domestic shipments were 83.1increased 2.5% to 84.1 million in the firstsecond quarter compared to 83.382.1 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2001. On a per day

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basis,For the first half of 2002, domestic shipments increased 1.3% in1.1% compared to the first quarterhalf of 2002 compared to a 3.5% per day increase in the first quarter of 2001 over 2000 levels.2001. Average revenue per domestic shipment was $8.53$8.51 in the second quarter compared to $8.72$8.69 in the firstsecond 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 total domestic revenues and domestic revenue per shipment was due primarily to a higher percentage of total shipments being from lower yielding deferred products and to thea reduction in theour 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 the first quarter of 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 $17.8$16.9 million and $34.7 million in the second quarter and for the first quartersix months of 2002, comparedrespectively. This compares to $24.6$23.8 million and $48.4 million recognized in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2001.2001, 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 8.6%7.8% and 8.1% in the second quarter and first quarter comparedhalf of 2002, respectively. This compares to a declinedeclines of 3.8%3.6% and 4.4% in last year’s second quarter and first quarter.six months, respectively. Our core air express products are Overnight Express, Next Afternoon Service (NAS) and Second Day Service(SDS) excluding airborne@home shipments.Service (SDS). Higher yielding Overnight Express shipments decreased 12.6%9.8% in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 compared to a decrease of 4.9%4.4% in the firstsecond quarter of 2001. The NAS product decreased 1.8%1.6% in this year’s firstsecond quarter compared to a decline of 3.6%3.5% a year ago. SDS shipment volumes declined 3.6%7.4% compared to a declinegrowth of 1.2%4.6% in the first

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second quarter of 2001. However, coreCore air express product volumes increased 2.2%also decreased 3.1% on a per day basis in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 in comparison to the fourthfirst quarter of 2001.2002.
 
In April 2001, we expanded our service portfolio by introducing our Ground Delivery Service(GDS)Service (GDS) product. This new product leveragesutilizes our sort and linehaul infrastructure and was initially marketed to a targeted customer base. We will be marketingMarketing of this product has been expanded in 2002 to an expandeda broader customer segment more aggressively inand we are focusing on the coming quarters subject to an 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 havehad 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 5.88.8 million shipments (excluding .4 million airborne @homein the second quarter of 2002 compared to 329,000 shipments shipped via GDS)in the second quarter of 2001. GDS shipment volumes in the first quarter of 2002 or 92,000 shipments per day. This compares toand fourth quarter of 2001 were 5.8 million and 3.2 million, and 1.5 million shipments in the fourth and third quarters of 2001, respectively.
 
Our airborne@home product increased 12.1%decreased 9.7% to 5.95.0 million shipments in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 compared to 5.25.5 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 quartersix 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 1.3%2.5% and 1.9% in the second quarter and first quarter this yearhalf of 2002 compared to last year, as the same periods in 2001. The significant growth in our deferred productsGDS product has offset the declinedeclines in our core air express shipments.
 
International revenues decreased 18.2%1.6% in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 to $76$90.5 million compared to $93$92.0 million in the firstsecond 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 16.7%7.7% to 1.41.5 million shipments in this year’s firstsecond quarter compared to an increase of 4.9% to 1.71.6 million shipments in the firstsecond 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 16.9%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 quartersix months compared to an increase of 4.6% in the same period ofperiods in 2001. The international freight shipments declined 14.7% in the first quarter of 2002 compared to an 8.5% increase a year ago. International shipments and revenues were impacted in the first quarterhalf of 2002 by continued global economic weakness particularly in U.S. exports.

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International margin percentages improved We did realize a sequential improvement in international revenues in the firstsecond quarter due to cost reduction and yield enhancement measures. However, net segment operating results were impacted due to the lower shipment volumes producing a segment loss from operations of $1.72002 that increased 18% or $14.1 million the same as reportedover revenues recorded in the first quarter of 2001.2002. 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 reduction measuresreductions implemented duringsince the second quarter of 2001 were instrumental in the improvement inof second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2002 results and the sequential quarterly improvements we have made since thecompared to first quarterhalf results of 2001. Operating expense per shipment decreased 7.6%4.1% to $9.15$9.36 in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 compared to $9.90$9.76 in the firstsecond 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 numerous cost cutting 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 significant improvement in productivity improvements of 8.5%6.2% and 7.3% in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 comparedand first six months of 2002, respectively, as measured by shipments handled per paid employee hour. This compares to a .1% improvementimprovements of 5.5% and 2.7% in the second quarter and first half of 2001. In the second quarter of 2001. Our2002, we took further cost reduction actions, as described above, to improve productivity and combination of airline flight segments resultedlower costs in a reduction in fuel consumptionour domestic and savings in maintenance cost. The decline in jet fuel prices also had a positive impact on operating expenses.international station and ground operations.
 
Transportation purchased as a percentage of revenues increased to 33.0% in the second quarter of 2002 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 half of 2002. While international commercial linehaul costs and offshore agent costs were similar in the second quarter of 2002 compared to 31.6%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, as comparedis the primary factor contributing to 32.4% in the same period a year ago. Totallower transportation purchased expense decreased 6.7%expenses in the first quarterhalf of 2002 compared to last year.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 decrease in costsincrease was due, in part, tooffset by lower commercial airline and offshore agent costs associated with fewer international shipments. Deliverydelivery costs paid to the U.S. Postal Service increased due to the higher volumes offewer airborne@home shipments.            shipments and strong cost controls in other cost items.
 
Station and ground expense as a percentage of revenues was 33.5%32.8% in this year’s firstsecond quarter compared to 34.0%32.6% in the firstsecond quarter of 2001. For the first six months of 2002, 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 5.8%2.7% in the first quarterhalf of 2002 compared to a year ago as a resultthe first half of significant reductions in labor hours for domestic operations. These reductions were also2001. While this category of expense has been aided by relatively mild winter weather. Whileimproved productivity improved,in the first half of 2002, higher wage, benefit and workers compensation costs have partially offset the effectscost benefits resulting from hours reductions. The cost reduction actions taken in the second quarter of hours reductions.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 15.9%16.4% in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 compared to 18.4%17.7% in the firstsecond 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 17.4%7.8% and 12.7% in the firstsecond 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 compared to the same period in 2001.consumption. The average aviation fuel price per gallon was $.71$.82 in the second quarter and $.76 for the first quartersix months of 2002 compared to $1.00 and $.77 in the first and fourth quarters of 2001, respectively. Aviation fuel consumption decreased 12.0% in the first quarter to 38.4 million gallons compared to a decrease of 4.6% in the first quarter of 2001. The decrease in consumption was primarily due to our efforts to reduce and combine certain flight segments to reduce costs beginning$.95 in the second quarter of 2001. Also, the placement of three 767 aircraft in service since2001 and $.98 for the first quarterhalf of 2001 allowed less2001. While fuel efficient DC-8 aircraft to be moved to shorter lane segments or backup status or removedprices decreased from service. The improvement in flight operations and maintenance expense was also aided by lower weather related costs due to the mild weather and lower incurred aircraft maintenance expenses. Lower levels of heavy maintenance expenses were incurred in the first quarter of 2002 than in the same periodcomparable periods in 2001, and were 5.8% as a percentage of revenues in the first quarter of 2002 compared to 6.3% in the first quarter of 2001. We anticipate maintenance expenses to increaseprices increased in the second quarter of 2002 to more historical levels.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 2002.2001 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 expenseexpenses as a percentage of revenues waswere 8.0% in the second quarter and first quarter of 2002 and the first quarter of 2001. Total general and administrative costs decreased 4.0% in the first quarterhalf of 2002 compared to an increase of 8.4%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. We took actionsThe charges incurred in the second quarter of 2001 related to reduce costscompany-wide labor reductions. General and administrative expenses in this category of expense in 2001 and continue to employ strong cost controls over labor and discretionary costs. These cost reduction efforts2002 have helped to mitigate cost pressures from wage and pensionseen cost increases in the areas of pension, health care, insurance, litigation expenses and the reinstatement of certain incentive plans that had beenwere 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.

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Sales and marketing expensesexpense as a percentage of revenues decreased to 2.8%remained consistent at 2.9% in the first quarter of 2002 compared to 2.9% inand 2001 and for the first quarterhalf of 2002 and 2001. While costs have been added to increase the number of sales personnel, lower marketing and packaging expenses resulted in a 7.2% decline in this category of expense in comparison to the first quarter of 2001.have been reduced.
 
Depreciation and amortization expense totaled 6.2%5.8% of revenues in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 and 6.4%6.5% in the firstsecond 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 6.7%11.3% and 9.0% in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2002, respectively, compared to 2001 to $49 millionlevels for the same periods. The decline is due to relativelythe timing of certain aircraft assets becoming fully depreciated and lower levels of capital expenditures made in 2001 coupled withand the timingfirst half of certain2002 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 assets becoming fully depreciated.that were removed from service.
 
Interest expense increased in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2002 compared to the same periodperiods a year ago due to higher levels of outstanding debt coupled with lower levels of capitalized interest. There was no interestInterest 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, during the first quarter of 2001 compared to $1.1 million of capitalized interest in the first quarter of 2002primarily on the acquisition and modification of 767 aircraft.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 $.8$1.5 and $2.3 million of interest income recorded in the firstsecond quarter of 2002 fromand 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 $1.3$.9 and $2.1 million in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2002 compared to $3.8$2.2 million and $6.0 million in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2001. The decrease in cost is due to lower discounts on amounts sold as a result of the lower interest rate environment.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 in this category were $2.1 million of gains recognized on the sale of certain radio frequencies.
 
Our effective tax expense rate of 40.9%61.0% and 43.2% in the second quarter and first quarterhalf of 2002 compares to a tax benefit rate of 35.3%33.3% and 34.8% in the firstcomparable periods of 2001. The effective tax rate for 2002, particularly in the second quarter, of 2001.was impacted by relatively low earnings and by nondeductible expenses.

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We recorded compensation of $13$13.0 million in 2001 provided to us under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (“Act”). The Act provided eligible cargo carriers compensation for certain direct losses associated with the closure of the national air system for a two-day period following the terrorist attacks of September 11 and incremental losses through December 31, 2001. The compensation amounts have been recorded were based on our interpretation of the Act and related rules. We are in the process of completing final information and audit filings withIn April 2002, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) issued final rules governing the process and whilecontent 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, the ultimatethese 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 and interpretationprocedures by the DOT.DOT or other applicable government agencies. We cannot be assured of the ultimate outcome of the DOT’s final review,these reviews, but it is possible that a reduction to the amount of compensation previously recognized could occur. We estimate the range of compensation ultimately realized will be between $11.0 million and $15.0 million.
 
Outlook
 
The performance of the U.S. and global economies will have an impact on our operating results for the balance of 2002 and beyond. The current lackAlthough some areas of certainty regarding sustained economic growth has caused usthe economy appear to expect continued pressure on year over year shipment and revenue growth, particularlybe showing signs of strength, we are not seeing that translate into improvement in our higher yieldingcore domestic air express products for the balance of 2002. During the first six weeks of the second quarter of 2002 core express shipment volumes continue to be lower thanvolumes. Accordingly, core express volumes forcould be lower in the comparablesecond half of 2002 compared to the same period of 2001.
 
We expect that our GDS product will continue to show strong growth with current estimates of 130,000between 180,000 and 190,000 shipments per day in the secondthird quarter of 2002, with 10% to 15% sequential quarterly growth.2002. We expect 3% to 5% sequential quarterly growth in our airborne@home product to achieve volumes of between 85,000 and 95,000 shipments per day in the secondthird 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 fourth quartercase of airborne@home shipments, additional delivery costs paid to the year.U.S. Postal Service.

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While weWe continue to aggressively manage costs it will be difficult to sequentially reduce labor hoursas evidenced by our recent realignment of international operations and operating costs to the extent achievedreduction of additional overhead in our domestic stations. As previously mentioned, those actions provided a $.9 million cost savings in the latter halfsecond quarter of 20012002 with additional quarterly savings of between $2.0 and through$2.5 million to be realized beginning in the firstthird quarter of 2002. We anticipate labor productivity improvement in the second quarterhalf of 2002 but belowin comparison to the level achievedlike period in 2001. Wage pressures and additional hours to service expected growth will offset some of favorable cost savings produced by the first quarter ofproductivity gains and accordingly we are not anticipating reductions in wage costs in relation to the year. Productivity improvement will be much more difficultlevels incurred in the second half of 2002 without volume growth due to the more difficult year over year comparisons. Compensation pressures will also serve to offset some of our anticipated productivity gains.quarter.
 
We mentioned in our Management,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 quarterhalf of 2002, we still anticipate that the impact of the increase in these categories of expense will be in the range of $25$20.0 to $30$25.0 million for the year.year in comparison to 2001.
 
Flight operations costs are also anticipated to be higher during the remainder of the year than the level achieved in the first quarter due to increased scheduled maintenance and higher fuel costs. In AprilThrough 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 12% over17% from first quarter of 2002 yetlevels 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 changes to the surcharge as warranted.
Interest expense is Aircraft maintenance expenses are anticipated to increase fortrend to levels approximating the next several quarters due toamounts incurred in the March 25, 2002 issuance of $150 million of convertible senior notes. This quarterly increase is expected to be approximately $2.0 million until the maturity of $100 million of senior notes in December of this year.
Our effective tax expense rate is expected to be between 40% and 42% for the balancesecond quarter of 2002.
 
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
During 2001 we achieved our objectives of increasing our liquidity sources and cash reserves through the renegotiation of our bank credit agreement, increasing the size of our accounts receivable securitization facility and securing financing of five 767 aircraft. These efforts and stringent management over capital expenditures were primary factors in the substantial increase in cash to $201.5 million in cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2001. Operating cash flows in the first quarterhalf of 2002, coupled with proceeds from a $150$150.0 million private placement offering of convertible senior notes in March 2002, raisedincreased cash and cash equivalent balances to $393.2$338.1 million as of MarchJune 30, 2002 compared to $201.5 million as of December 31, 2002.2001.
 
CashNet cash provided by operations net of the change in working capitaloperating activities for the first quarterhalf of 2002 was $75.1$156.1 million compared to $45.6$95.7 million in the first quarterhalf of 2001 (exclusive of $50 million in proceedsrepurchases and sales from or to our receivables securitization facility). The improvement in operating cash flow is primarily due to improved operating performance.
 
Capital expenditures and financing associated with those expenditures are significant factors that affect our financial condition. During the first quarterhalf of 2002 we spent $27.1$57.7 million on capital improvements compared to $26.3$73.4 million in the first quarterhalf of 2001. Capital spending levels were reduced significantly in the first half of 2002 and in 2001 in comparison to previous year levels through management efforts to reduce spending to a level below the level of cash flow generated from operations.years’ levels. We anticipate the level of2002 capital spending for 2002 to be up toof between $150 and $160 million, revised down from our original target of $175 million, comparedmillion. This compares to $126 million in 2001,2001. The anticipated increase is primarily as a result of committed aircraft acquisitions and technology investments. We took delivery of onetwo 767 aircraft in the first quarterhalf of 2002 and anticipate taking delivery of up to twoone additional aircraft this year. Growth in the newour ground product ishas not anticipated to requirerequired significant capital expenditures over the past several quarters since it is

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designed to leverage our existing sort, linehaul and pickup and delivery infrastructure. WeIf ground volumes increase during the second half of 2002 as expected, we may add additional regional hubsneed to augmentmake incremental capital expenditures to accommodate increased volumes. However, we anticipate this service, but these will probably be leased facilities and should not require significant capital.accomplished within the $150 to $160 million targeted for 2002 capital spending.
 
In addition to our existing cash and cash equivalent reserves, we had $50$110 million in available borrowing capacity under our bank credit agreement as of March 31,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 March 31,June 30, 2002. We also had eligible receivables to support an additional $40$134 million of sales proceeds under our accounts receivable securitization facility (asfacility. As of March 31,June 30, 2002, we had received$100 million of outstanding receivables securitized under this facility in comparison to $200 million securitized as of sales proceeds under this facility).December 31, 2001.
 
On March 25, 2002 we completed a private placement offering of $150 million of 5.75% convertible senior notes. The notes are for a five-year term maturing in April 2007. Proceeds from the placement willare intended to be used, in part, to pay off $100 million of senior notes that mature in December 2002.
We anticipate capital spending will increase in the second half of 2002 compared to the first half level of $58 million to achieve the targeted investment level of between $150 and $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 our opinion, existing cash and cash equivalents coupled with anticipated cash flow from operations and available capacity under the accounts receivable securitization facility and bank credit agreement should provide adequate flexibility for financing capital expenditures and funding 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, or ourmanagement’s inability to successfully implement sales growth initiatives in a cost effective manner.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 assumptions 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 maywould be required.
 
We continually evaluate the fair value of our property and equipment. When an asset is considered impaired, as has been the case with certain DC-8 aircraft that have been removed from service recently, the asset is adjustedwritten down to its fair value. Changes in the

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estimated useful lives of certain assets resultingmay result from excess capacity or changes in regulations grounding the use of our aircraft could require significant impairment losses to be recorded.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 maywould 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 valuation allowance. Should we determine that we will not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax asset in the future, 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 thanfrom the amounts provided for in our results of operations.
 
We are involved in legal matters that have a degree of uncertainty associated with them. We continually assess the likely outcomes of these matters and the adequacy of amounts recorded, if any, provided for these matters.and make adjustments as appropriate. There can be no assurance that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not differ materially from our assessment of them.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
 
In July 2001,Effective January 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedCompany implemented the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. SFAS No. 142, which was effective January 1, 2002,This standard requires, among other things, the discontinuance of goodwill amortization. In addition, the standard includes provisions for the reclassification of certain existing recognized intangibles as goodwill, reassessment of the useful lives of existing recognized intangibles, reclassification of certain intangibles out of previously reported goodwillamortization and the identification of reporting units for purposes of assessing potential future impairments of goodwill. SFAS No. 142 also requires athat transitional goodwill impairment testtests be performed within six months from the date of adoption. The adoptionCompany has completed its transitional tests and determined no impairment adjustments were necessary as of SFAS Nos. 142 didJune 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 a significant impact on our financial position or resultsmaterially differed from amounts reported. Goodwill expense for second quarter and first half of operations as of or for the three months ended March 31, 2002.2001 was $33,000 and $67,000, respectively.
 
In August 2001, the FASBFinancial 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 of operations.
 
In October 2001,April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal145, “Revision of Long-Lived Assets”FASB Statements No. 4, 44, 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”. SFAS No. 144145 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. 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 the impairmentcosts 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 long-lived assets, and supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairmentan entity’s commitment to an exit plan. The provisions of Long-Lived Assets and For Long-Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of”, and portions of APB No. 30, “Reporting the Results of Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions”. SFAS No. 144 requires the use of one accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired, and broadens the definition of discontinued operations. The adoption of SFAS No. 144, which wasthis statement are effective for our first quarterexit or disposal activities that are initiated by a company after December 31, 2002. Implementation of 2002, didthis statement is not anticipated to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The annual meeting of Airborne, Inc. was held at the Sheraton Hotel, 1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington on April 30, 2002. A total of 40,353,799 shares were represented at the meeting in person or by proxy, comprising 84% of the outstanding shares of the Company entitled to vote at the meeting on the record date (February 19, 2002).
The following directors were duly elected for terms ending in 2005:
   
Votes For

  
Votes Withheld

James H. Carey  30,771,970  9,581,829
Carl D. Donaway  31,113,563  9,240,236
Andrew B. Kim  30,786,764  9,567,035
The following are continuing directors with terms expiring as indicated:
Terms Expiring in 2003

Terms Expiring in 2004

Richard M. RosenbergHarold M. Messmer, Jr.
William SwindellsMary Agnes Wilderotter
Rosalie J. Wolf
At the meeting, the shareholders approved the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the coming year. The following table sets forth information regarding the voting on that proposal:

Votes Cast For Proposal

 

Votes Cast Against Proposal

  

Abstentions

39,800,594
 
503,459
  
49,746.
The shareholders also approved the proposal to urge the Board of Directors to take all necessary steps, in compliance with state law, to declassify the Board for the purpose of director elections. The following table sets forth information regarding the voting on that proposal:

Votes Cast For Proposal

 

Votes Cast Against Proposal

 

Abstentions

26,132,970
 
4,800,823
 
169,113
The shareholders rejected the proposal to request that the Board of Directors adopt a Golden Parachute Policy requiring shareholder approval of certain severance agreements. The following table sets forth information regarding the voting on that proposal:

Votes Cast For Proposal

 

Votes Cast Against Proposal

 

Abstentions

9,707,974
 
20,875,757
 
519,175
The shareholders approved the proposal to recommend that the Board of Directors seek shareholder approval prior to adopting any poison pill and redeem or terminate any pill now in effect unless it is approved by a shareholder vote. The following table sets forth information regarding the voting on that proposal:

Votes Cast For Proposal

 

Votes Cast Against Proposal

  

Abstentions

18,811,656
 
1,766,553
  
83,438
After the close of the meeting, the following additional votes were received on the poison pill proposal: For: 42,995; Against: 86,240; Abstentions: 2,376.
The shareholders also approved the proposal to recommend that the Board of Directors adopt a policy of confidential voting at all shareholder meetings. The following table sets forth information regarding the voting on that proposal:

Votes Cast For Proposal

 

Votes Cast Against Proposal

  

Abstentions

18,833,561
 
3,805,669
  
22,417
After the close of the meeting, the following additional votes were received on the confidential voting proposal: For: 36,843; Against: 92,092; Abstentions: 2,676.
The Board of Directors, at its annual meeting on April 30, 2002, reappointed Carl D. Donaway as Chief Executive Officer and also appointed him Chairman of the Board.
At the meeting, the Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the common stock of the Company payable on May 28, 2002 to shareholders of record on May 14, 2002.

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Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
 
(a)    Exhibits—Exhibits –
 
Exhibit No.
EXHIBIT NO. 10    Material Contracts
10(a)10(a)    ExecutiveManagement Incentive Compensation Plan (EICP) 2000-2004(MICP) 2002
10(b)EXHIBIT NO. 12 Executive Group Incentive Compensation Plan (EGICP) 2000-2004Statements Regarding Computation of Ratios
10(c)12(a)    First AmendmentRatio of Earnings to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated March 14, 2002Fixed 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.
(b)  Reports on Form 8-K
On March 15, 2002 the Company filed a Form 8-K containing a copy of a press release announcing the Company's intent to raise a total of approximately $100 million of gross proceeds through a private offering of convertible senior notes.
On March 25, 2002 the Company filed a Form 8-K containing copies of press releases announcing that, on March 19, 2002, it had agreed to sell, and on March 25, 2002, it had closed the sale of, $150 million principal amount of convertible senior notes.
On May 9, 2002 the Company filed a Form 8-K to reissue its consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. The reissued financial statements include certain financial information regarding the subsidiaries of the Company that have guaranteed the recently issued convertible senior notes.

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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.
(Registrant)AIRBORNE, INC.
Date:5/14/02   
/S/    LANNY H. MICHAEL        


       
Lanny H. Michael(Registrant)
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Date:    5/14/8/13/02
/s/    CARL D. DONAWAY
   
/S/    ROBERT T. CHRISTENSEN


       
Carl D. Donaway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date:    Robert T. Christensen8/13/02
/s/    LANNY H. MICHAEL        


       
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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