UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


þ		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2006 OR


o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

x~~QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2005~~

o~~TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM_______~~TO~~_______~~

Commission File Number: 1-15829

FEDEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

~~Delaware~~		~~62-1721435~~
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of		~~(I.R.S. Employer~~
incorporation or organization)		62-1721435 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


942 South Shady Grove Road
Memphis, Tennessee		~~38120~~
(Address of principal executive offices)		38120 (ZIP Code)

(901) 818-7500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yesxþ Noo¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, ~~(as defined~~or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange ~~Act). Yes~~ Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filerxþ Accelerated filerNo ¨ Non-accelerated filero¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yeso¨ Noxþ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

	~~Common Stock~~				~~Outstanding Shares at December 16, 2005~~
Common Stock Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share		~~303,881,824~~ Outstanding Shares at September 18, 2006 306,633,491

FEDEX CORPORATION

INDEX

~~PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION~~

	~~PAGE~~
~~ITEM 1.~~	~~Financial Statements~~			PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets ~~November 30, 2005~~ August 31, 2006 and May 31, ~~2005~~2006	~~3-4~~		3-4

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Three ~~and Six~~ Months Ended ~~November 30,~~August 31, 2006 and 2005 ~~and 2004~~	5		5

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ~~Six~~ Three Months Ended ~~November 30,~~August 31, 2006 and 2005 ~~and 2004~~	6		6

		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	~~7-18~~		7-22

		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	19		23

ITEM 2.			Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition	~~20-38~~		24-42

ITEM 3.			Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	39		43

ITEM 4.			Controls and Procedures	39		43

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings					44

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors					44

ITEM 4.			Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	40		44

ITEM 6. Exhibits			~~Exhibits~~	40	45
~~Signature~~	41
Signature					46

Exhibit Index			~~E-1~~		E-1
Exhibit 3.1
Exhibit 3.2
Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 10.2
Exhibit 12.1
Exhibit 15.1
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2

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FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS)

November 30,

2005

May 31,

(Unaudited)

2005

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$
786

$
1,039

Receivables, less allowances of $142 and $125

3,546

3,297

Spare parts, supplies and fuel, less allowances of $147 and $142

278

250

Deferred income taxes

520

510

Prepaid expenses and other

162

173

Total current assets

5,292

5,269

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST

23,244

22,017

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

12,969

12,374

Net property and equipment

10,275

9,643

OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS

Goodwill

2,826

2,835

Prepaid pension cost

1,537

1,272

Intangible and other assets

1,281

1,385

Total other long-term assets

5,644

5,492

$
21,211

$
20,404

ASSETS


	August 31,
	2006		May 31,
	(Unaudited)		2006
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,690	$	1,937
Receivables, less allowances of $138 and $144		3,624		3,516
Spare parts, supplies and fuel, less allowances of $152 and $150		320		308
Deferred income taxes		536		539
Prepaid expenses and other		172		164

Total current assets		7,342		6,464
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST		24,724		24,074
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		13,609		13,304

Net property and equipment		11,115		10,770
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS
Goodwill		2,825		2,825
Prepaid pension cost		1,351		1,349
Intangible and other assets		1,245		1,282

Total other long-term assets		5,421		5,456

	$	23,878	$	22,690

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

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FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

November 30,

2005

May 31,

(Unaudited)

2005

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Current portion of long-term debt

$
493

$
369

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

1,052

1,275

Accounts payable

1,859

1,739

Accrued expenses

1,387

1,351

Total current liabilities

4,791

4,734

LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION

2,203

2,427

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

Deferred income taxes

1,251

1,206

Pension, postretirement healthcare and other benefit obligations

846

828

Self-insurance accruals

645

621

Deferred lease obligations

610

532

Deferred gains, principally related to aircraft transactions

387

400

Other liabilities

70

68

Total other long-term liabilities

3,809

3,655

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT

Common stock, $0.10 par value; 800 million shares authorized,
304 million shares issued as of November 30, 2005 and 302 million
shares issued as of May 31, 2005

30

30

Additional paid-in capital

1,309

1,241

Retained earnings

9,125

8,363

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(16
)

(17
)
Deferred compensation and treasury stock, at cost

(40
)

(29
)
Total common stockholders’ investment

10,408

9,588

$
21,211

$
20,404

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT


	August 31,
	2006			May 31,
	(Unaudited)			2006
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,130		$	850
Accrued salaries and employee benefits		1,025			1,325
Accounts payable		1,875			1,908
Accrued expenses		1,593			1,390

Total current liabilities		5,623			5,473
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION		2,090			1,592
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes		1,369			1,367
Pension, postretirement healthcare and other benefit obligations		953			944
Self-insurance accruals		715			692
Deferred lease obligations		660			658
Deferred gains, principally related to aircraft transactions		365			373
Other liabilities		82			80

Total other long-term liabilities		4,144			4,114
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 800 million shares authorized; 307 million shares issued as of August 31, 2006 and 306 million shares issued as of May 31, 2006		31			31
Additional paid-in capital		1,500			1,438
Retained earnings		10,516			10,068
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(24	)		(24	)
Treasury stock, at cost		(2	)		(2	)

Total common stockholders’ investment		12,021			11,511

	$	23,878		$	22,690

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

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FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


																	Three Months Ended
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended								August 31,
	November 30, 2005				November 30, 2004				November 30, 2005				November 30, 2004				2006			2005
REVENUES		$	8,090			$	7,334			$	15,797			$	14,309		$	8,545		$	7,707
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits		3,081				2,930				6,143				5,850				3,285			3,062
Purchased transportation		812				747				1,583				1,428				896			771
Rentals and landing fees		584				577				1,249				1,128				570			665
Depreciation and amortization		386				363				756				723				399			370
Fuel		891				592				1,619				1,075				941			728
Maintenance and repairs		445				422				913				850				515			468
Other		1,101				1,103				2,160				2,076				1,155			1,059
		7,300				6,734				14,423				13,130
																		7,761			7,123

OPERATING INCOME		790				600				1,374				1,179				784			584
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest, net		(30		)		(38		)		(54		)		(77		)		(9	)		(24	)
Other, net		—				(8		)		(11		)		(14		)		(5	)		(11	)
		(30		)		(46		)		(65		)		(91		)
																		(14	)		(35	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		760				554				1,309				1,088				770			549
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		289				200				499				404				295			210

NET INCOME		$	471			$	354			$	810			$	684		$	475		$	339

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic		$	1.55			$	1.18			$	2.67			$	2.27		$	1.55		$	1.12

Diluted		$	1.53			$	1.15			$	2.63			$	2.23		$	1.53		$	1.10

DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE		$	0.08			$	0.07			$	0.16			$	0.14		$	0.09		$	0.08

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

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FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)


	Six Months Ended								Three Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,				August 31,
	2005				2004				2006			2005
Operating Activities:
Net income		$	810			$	684		$	475		$	339
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Lease accounting charge		79				—
Depreciation and amortization		754				723				399			368
Provision for uncollectible accounts		57				49				29			29
Lease accounting charge										—			79
Deferred income taxes and other noncash items		64				(56		)		13			(31	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effect of businesses acquired:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables		(314		)		(196		)		(138	)		(3	)
Spare parts and supplies		(15		)		(15		)
Other current assets										(13	)		7
Accounts payable and other operating liabilities		(9		)		198				(85	)		(82	)
Other, net		(291		)		(148		)		(15	)		77

Net cash provided by operating activities		1,135				1,239				665			783
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures		(1,326		)		(1,175		)		(699	)		(671	)
Business acquisition		—				(122		)
Proceeds from asset dispositions		37				5				5			1

Net cash used in investing activities		(1,289		)		(1,292		)		(694	)		(670	)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from debt issuance										999			—
Principal payments on debt		(102		)		(73		)		(221	)		(95	)
Proceeds from stock issuances		53				61				30			18
Excess tax benefit on the exercise of stock options										6			—
Dividends paid		(48		)		(42		)		(28	)		(24	)
Other, net		(2		)		—				(4	)		—
Net cash used in financing activities		(99		)		(54		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(253		)		(107		)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities										782			(101	)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents										753			12
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,039				1,046				1,937			1,039

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	786			$	939		$	2,690		$	1,051

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

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FEDEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

(1)General

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.These interim financial statements of FedEx Corporation (“FedEx”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information, the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended May 31, ~~2005.~~2006 (“Annual Report”). Accordingly, significant accounting policies and other disclosures normally provided have been omitted since such items are disclosed therein.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly our financial position as of ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 and the results of our operations ~~for the three-~~ and ~~six-month periods ended November 30, 2005 and 2004 and our~~ cash flows for the ~~six-month~~three-month periods ended ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 and ~~2004.~~2005. Operating results for the ~~three- and six-month periods~~three-month period ended ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending May 31, ~~2006.~~

2007.

Except as otherwise specified, references to years indicate our fiscal year ending May 31, ~~2006~~2007 or ended May 31 of the year referenced and comparisons are to the corresponding period of the prior year.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

~~GUARANTEES.~~FedEx’s publicly held debt is guaranteed by our subsidiaries. The guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several, and any subsidiaries that are not guarantors are minor as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations. FedEx, as the parent company issuer of this debt, has no independent assets or operations. There are no significant restrictions on our ability or the ability of any guarantor to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by such means as a dividend or loan.

In conjunction with certain transactions, primarily sales or purchases of operating assets or services in the ordinary course of business, we sometimes provide routine indemnifications (e.g., environmental, fuel, tax and software infringement), the terms of which range in duration and are often not limited. The fair market value of these indemnifications is not believed to be significant.

EMPLOYEES UNDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ARRANGEMENTS.The pilots of FedEx Express, which represent a small number of FedEx Express total employees, are employed under a collective bargaining agreement that became amendable on May 31, 2004. In ~~accordance with applicable labor law, we will continue to operate under our current agreement while we negotiate with our pilots. Contract negotiations with~~August 2006, FedEx Express and the pilots’ union ~~began~~reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. The proposed new contract includes signing bonuses and other compensation that would result in ~~March 2004. These negotiations are ongoing and are being mediated through~~a charge in the ~~National Mediation Board. We~~period of ratification of approximately $145 million. Contract ratification is expected during the second quarter of 2007 but cannot ~~estimate~~be assured. If ratified, the ~~financial impact, if any, the results of these negotiations may have on our future results of operations.~~

new four-year contract will become amendable in 2010.

DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE.On ~~November~~August 18, ~~2005,~~2006, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of ~~$0.08~~$0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend ~~is payable~~will be paid on ~~January 3,~~October 2, 2006 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on ~~December 13, 2005.~~September 11, 2006. Each quarterly dividend payment is subject to review and approval by our Board of Directors, and we evaluate our dividend payment amount on an annual basis at the end of each fiscal year.

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS.On September 3, 2006, we acquired the less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operations of Watkins Motor Lines (“Watkins”), a privately held company, and certain affiliates for approximately $780 million in cash. Watkins is a leading provider of long-haul LTL services. Watkins is being rebranded as FedEx National LTL and will be included in the FedEx Freight segment commencing in the second quarter of 2007.

On January 24, 2006, FedEx Express entered into an agreement with Tianjin Datian W. Group Co., Ltd. (“DTW Group”) to acquire DTW Group’s 50% share of the FedEx-DTW International Priority express joint venture (“FedEx-DTW”) and DTW Group’s domestic express network in China for approximately $400 million in cash. This acquisition will convert our joint venture with DTW Group, formed in 1999 and currently accounted for under the equity method, into a wholly-owned subsidiary and increase our presence in China in the international and domestic express businesses. The acquisition is expected to be completed

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during 2007, subject to customary closing conditions. The financial results of this transaction will be included in the FedEx Express segment from the date of acquisition.

LEASE ADJUSTMENT. ~~During~~Our results for the first quarter of 2006 included a ~~one-time, non-cash~~noncash charge of $79 million ($49 million after tax or $0.16 per diluted ~~share before variable compensation effects) was recorded,~~share), which represented the impact on prior years to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, predominantly at

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

FedEx Express. The charge related primarily to rent escalations in on-airport facility ~~leases. Because the amounts involved~~leases that were not being recognized appropriately.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” in July 2006. The new rules will be effective for FedEx in 2008. We are evaluating this interpretation, but do not presently anticipate its adoption will have a material toimpact on our financial ~~statements in any individual prior period~~statements.

(2)Stock Compensation

On June 1, 2006 we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” which requires recognition of compensation expense for stock-based awards using a fair value method. SFAS 123R is a revision of SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and ~~the cumulative amount is not expected to be material to 2006 results, we recorded the cumulative adjustment in the first quarter, which increased operating expenses by $79 million.~~

~~FEDEX SMARTPOST ACQUISITION.~~During the second quarter of 2005, we acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of FedEx SmartPost (formerly known as Parcel Direct), a division of a privately held company, for $122 million in cash. FedEx SmartPost, a leading small-parcel consolidator, expanded our portfolio of services by allowing us to offer a cost effective option for delivering low-weight, less time-sensitive packages to U.S. residences through the U.S. Postal Service. The financial results of FedEx SmartPost are included in the FedEx Ground segment from the date of its acquisition and are not material to reported or pro forma results of operations of any period.

~~AIRLINE STABILIZATION ACT CHARGE.~~During the second quarter of 2005, we recorded a charge of $48 million ($31 million, net of tax, or $0.10 per diluted share) related to our claim for compensation under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act.

~~STOCK COMPENSATION.~~ ~~We currently apply~~supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. (“APB”) 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to ~~Employees,~~Employees.” Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, we applied APB 25 and its related interpretations to measure compensation expense for stock-based compensation plans. As a result, no compensation expense iswas recorded for stock options, ~~when~~as the exercise price iswas equal to ~~or greater than~~ the market price of our common stock at the date of grant. ~~For awards~~

We adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective method, which resulted in prospective recognition of ~~restricted stock and~~compensation expense for all outstanding unvested share-based payments to ~~determine the pro forma effects of stock options set forth below, we recognize~~employees based on the fair value on the original grant date. Under this method of adoption, our financial statement amounts for the ~~awards ratably over their explicit service period.~~prior period presented have not been restated.

Our total share-based compensation expense was $31 million for the three months ended August 31, 2006. The impact of adopting SFAS 123R was approximately $22 million ($16 million, net of tax) or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, which is not material to earnings or cash flows for the quarter. A comparable amount would have been recognized in the first quarter of 2006 had these accounting rules been applied.

~~If compensation cost for stock-based compensation plans had been determined under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. (“SFAS”) 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,”~~-8-

For the three months ended August 31, 2005, stock option compensation expense, pro forma net income and basic and diluted earnings per common share, ~~assuming all options granted in 1996 and thereafter were valued~~if determined under SFAS 123 at fair value using the Black-Scholes method, would have been as follows (in millions, except for per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,			November 30,			November 30,			November 30,
	2005			2004			2005			2004
Net income, as reported		$	471		$	354		$	810		$	684	$	339
Add: Stock compensation included in reported net income, net of tax		3			2			2			3			(1	)
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of tax benefit		13			10			23			19			11

Pro forma net income		$	461		$	346		$	789		$	668	$	327

Earnings per common share:
Basic—as reported		$	1.55		$	1.18		$	2.67		$	2.27
Basic—pro forma		$	1.52		$	1.15		$	2.60		$	2.22
Diluted—as reported		$	1.53		$	1.15		$	2.63		$	2.23
Diluted—pro forma		$	1.50		$	1.13		$	2.56		$	2.18
Basic — as reported													$	1.12

Basic — pro forma													$	1.08

Diluted — as reported													$	1.10

Diluted — pro forma													$	1.06

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock options. We recognize stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award in the “Salaries and employee benefits” caption of our income statement. The intrinsic value of options exercised during the first quarter of 2007 was $33 million.

For unvested stock options and restricted stock awards granted prior to June 1, 2006, the terms of these awards provide for continued vesting subsequent to the employee’s retirement. Compensation expense associated with these awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining service or vesting period. This provision was removed from all stock option awards granted subsequent to May 31, 2006.

As of August 31, 2006, there was $192 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately four years.

The key terms of the stock options and restricted stock granted under our incentive stock plans are set forth in our Annual Report. At August 31, 2006, there were 6,408,749 shares available for future grants under these plans.

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~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

Following is a table of the key weighted-average assumptions used in the valuation calculations under both SFAS 123R and SFAS 123 for the options ~~and~~granted during the periods presented. See our Annual Report for a discussion of our methodology for developing each of the assumptions used in the valuation model:


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	November 30,			November 30,			November 30,			November 30,			August 31,
	2005			2004			2005			2004			2006			2005
Expected lives		5 years			4 years			5 years			4 years		5 years			5 years
Expected volatility		24	%		26	%		25	%		27	%		22	%		25	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.15	%		3.13	%		3.70	%		3.53	%		4.99	%		3.68	%
Dividend yield		0.358	%		0.306	%		0.325	%		0.327	%		0.299	%		0.323	%
Forfeiture rate														8	%		8	%

~~Expected Lives.~~ This is the period of time over which the options granted are expected to remain outstanding. Generally, options granted have a maximum term of ten years. We examine actual stock option exercises to determine the expected life of the options. An increase in the expected term will increase compensation expense.

~~Expected Volatility.~~ Actual changes in the market value of our stock are used to calculate the volatility assumption. We calculate daily market value changes from the date of grant over a past period equal to the expected life of the options to determine volatility. An increase in the expected volatility will increase compensation expense.

~~Risk-Free Interest Rate.~~ ~~This is the U.S. Treasury Strip rate posted at the date of grant having a term equal to the expected life of the option. An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase compensation expense.~~

~~Dividend Yield.~~ ~~This is the annual rate of dividends per share over the exercise price of the option. An increase in the dividend yield will decrease compensation expense.~~

~~Forfeiture Rate.~~ This is the estimated percentage of options granted that are expected to be forfeited or canceled before becoming fully vested. This percentage is derived from historical experience. An increase in the forfeiture rate will decrease compensation expense. Our forfeiture rate is approximately 8%.

The following table summarizes information about ~~our~~ stock option ~~plans~~and restricted stock activity for the ~~three- and six-month periods~~three months ended ~~November 30, 2005:~~

August 31, 2006:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Shares

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price

Shares

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price

Oustanding at beginning of period

19,660,743

$
57.67

17,359,382

$
51.96

Granted

123,405

83.73

2,929,640

89.41

Exercised

(825,572
)

42.82

(1,301,345
)

41.16

Canceled

(36,316
)

72.47

(65,417
)

74.61

Oustanding at end of period

18,922,260

58.46

18,922,260

58.46


	Stock Options Outstanding								Restricted Stock
				Weighted-
				average
	Shares			exercise price		Fair Value			Shares			Fair Value
Outstanding at June 1, 2006		17,099,526		$	60.82	$	307,436,781			583,106		$	44,941,947
Granted		1,644,965			110.33		52,775,290			161,857			17,843,307
Exercised		(565,074	)		53.57		(9,174,511	)		(241,266	)		(16,631,329	)
Forfeited		(57,080	)		76.97		(1,242,232	)		(1,099	)		(95,294	)

Outstanding at August 31, 2006		18,122,337			65.53	$	349,795,328			502,598		$	46,058,631

The options granted in the three months ended August 31, 2006 are primarily related to our principal annual stock option grant in June 2006. The weighted-average Black-Scholes value of ~~the~~these grants under the assumptions indicated above ~~for~~was $32.08 per option.

The following table summarizes information about vested and nonvested stock options as of June 1, 2006 and August 31, 2006:


	June 1, 2006				August 31, 2006
	Shares		Fair Value		Shares		Fair Value
Vested		9,665,894	$	144,823,786		11,778,653	$	189,087,443
Nonvested		7,433,632		162,612,995		6,343,684		160,707,885

Total		17,099,526	$	307,436,781		18,122,337	$	349,795,328

During the ~~three- and six-month periods~~three months ended ~~November 30, 2005 was $24.13 and $25.33, respectively.~~

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

August 31, 2006, 2,677,833 stock options vested with a fair value of $53 million.

Total equity compensation shares outstanding or available for grant at ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 represented ~~8.7%~~7.8% of the total outstanding common and equity compensation shares and equity compensation shares available for grant. ~~During the second quarter of 2006, our stockholders approved a 7.5 million share increase in the number of shares of our common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to~~

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The following table summarizes information regarding stock options ~~and a 750,000 share increase in the number~~outstanding as of ~~restricted shares of our common stock reserved for issuance.~~

~~NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS.~~ In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS 123R is a revision of SFAS 123 and supersedes APB 25. The new standard requires companies to record compensation expense for stock-based awards using a fair value method and is effective for annual periods beginning after June 15, 2005 (effective in the first quarter of 2007 for FedEx). Compensation expense will be recorded over the requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period of the award. We plan to adopt this standard using the modified prospective method.

The impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future, the assumptions and the fair value model used to value those future grants, and the market value of our common stock. However, we anticipate that the impact of SFAS 123R will approximate the pro forma results under SFAS 123 presented above.

In March 2005, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143”. FIN 47 clarifies that liabilities associated with asset retirement obligations the timing or settlement method of which are conditional upon future events should be recorded at fair value as soon as fair value is reasonably estimable. FIN 47 also provides guidance on the information required to reasonably estimate the fair value of the liability. FIN 47 will be effective for FedEx no later than MayAugust 31, ~~2006. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, FIN 47 will have on FedEx.~~

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

~~(2)~~2006:


	Options Outstanding							Options Exercisable
			Weighted-	Weighted-						Weighted-
			Average	Average		Aggregate				Average		Aggregate
Range of	Number		Remaining	Exercise		Intrinsic		Number		Exercise		Intrinsic
Exercise Prices	Outstanding		Contractual Life	Price		Value		Exercisable		Price		Value
$15.34 - 22.16		62,874	1.7 years	$	16.85				62,874	$	16.85
23.81 - - 35.69		1,632,761	1.5 years		30.17				1,632,761		30.17
35.89 - - 53.77		5,181,650	4.9 years		44.69				5,172,150		44.68
55.94 - - 83.73		6,212,200	6.6 years		66.68				4,123,294		64.80
84.57 - - 117.59		5,032,852	9.1 years		97.62				787,674		90.07

$15.34 - 117.59		18,122,337	6.3 years	$	65.53	$	636,184,069		11,778,753	$	52.60	$	565,755,727

(3)Comprehensive Income

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income reported in our financial statements to comprehensive income (in millions):

	Three Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,			Three Months Ended August 31,
	2005				2004			2006		2005
Net income		$	471			$	354	$	475	$	339
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred tax benefit of $3 and deferred taxes of $7		(4		)		35
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $1 in 2005									—		5

Comprehensive income		$	467			$	389	$	475	$	344

Six Months Ended

November 30,

November 30,

2005

2004

Net income

$
810

$
684

Other comprehensive income:

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred tax benefit of $4 and deferred taxes of $8

1

43

Comprehensive income

$
811

$
727

~~(3)~~(4)Financing Arrangements

From time to time, we finance certain operating and investing activities, including acquisitions, through borrowings under our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility or the issuance of commercial paper. ~~In July 2005, we executed a new $1.0 billion five-year~~The revolving credit ~~facility,~~agreement contains certain covenants and restrictions, none of which ~~replaced and consolidated~~are expected to significantly affect our ~~prior revolving credit facilities. Borrowings under the credit facility will bear interest at short-term interest rates (based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the Prime Rate~~operations or ~~the Federal Funds Rate) plus a margin dependent upon our senior unsecured long-term debt ratings.~~

ability to pay dividends. Our commercial paper program is backed by unused commitments under the revolving credit facility and borrowings under the program reduce the amount available under the credit facility. At ~~November 30, 2005,~~August 31, 2006, no commercial paper borrowings were outstanding and the entire amount under the credit facility was available.

On August 2, 2006, we filed an updated shelf registration statement with the SEC. The ~~revolving credit agreement contains certain covenants~~new registration statement does not limit the amount of any future offering. By using this shelf registration statement, we may sell, in one or more future offerings, any combination of our unsecured debt securities and ~~restrictions, none~~common stock.

On August 8, 2006, under the new shelf registration statement, we issued $1 billion of ~~which~~senior unsecured debt, comprised of floating rate notes totaling $500 million due in August 2007 and fixed rate notes totaling $500 million due in August 2009. The floating rate notes bear interest at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 0.08%, reset on a quarterly basis. At August 31, 2006, the floating interest rate was 5.58%. The fixed rate notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.5%, payable semi-annually. We are ~~expected to significantly affect our operations.~~using the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, including the funding of acquisitions.

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~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

~~(4)~~

(5)Computation of Earnings Per Share

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the ~~three- and six-month~~three-month periods ended ~~November 30~~August 31 was as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,				November 30,				November 30,				2006			2005
Net income																	$	475		$	339
	2005				2004				2005				2004
Net income applicable to common stockholders		$	471			$	354			$	810			$	684
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding		303				301				303				300				306			303
Common equivalent shares:
Assumed exercise of outstanding dilutive options		16				18				17				19				17			17
Less shares repurchased from proceeds of assumed exercise of options		(11		)		(12		)		(12		)		(13		)		(13	)		(12	)

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding		308				307				308				306				310			308
Basic earnings per share		$	1.55			$	1.18			$	2.67			$	2.27
Diluted earnings per share		$	1.53			$	1.15			$	2.63			$	2.23

Basic earnings per common share																	$	1.55		$	1.12

Diluted earnings per common share																	$	1.53		$	1.10

We have excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share approximately ~~3.1~~1.7 million antidilutive options for the ~~three-~~three months ended August 31, 2006 and ~~six- month periods~~approximately 3.2 million antidilutive options for the three months ended ~~November 30,~~August 31, 2005, as the exercise price of ~~the~~these options was greater than the average market price of common stock for the period.

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

~~(5)~~

(6)Employee Benefit Plans

We sponsor defined benefit pension plans covering a majority of our employees. The largest plan covers certain U.S. employees age 21 and over, with at least one year of service. Certain of our subsidiaries also offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible U.S. retirees and their eligible dependents. Net periodic benefit cost of the pension and postretirement healthcare plans for the three-month periods ended August 31 was as follows (in millions):

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,				November 30,				November 30,										Postretirement
	2005				2004				2005				2004				Pension Plans						Healthcare Plans
Pension Plans
																	2006			2005			2006			2005
Service cost		$	118			$	104			$	237			$	208		$	132		$	119		$	8		$	10
Interest cost		161				145				322				290				177			161			7			8
Expected return on plan assets		(203		)		(178		)		(406		)		(353		)		(232	)		(203	)		—			—
Recognized actuarial losses		29				16				55				31
Amortization of transition obligation		(1		)		(1		)		(1		)		(1		)
Recognized actuarial losses/(gains)																		34			26			(1	)		—
Amortization of prior service cost		3				3				6				6				3			3			—			—
		$	107			$	89			$	213			$	181
Postretirement Healthcare Plans
Service cost		$	11			$	9			$	21			$	18
Interest cost		8				8				16				16
		$	19			$	17			$	37			$	34		$	114		$	106		$	14		$	18

~~Voluntary, tax deductible contributions of $456 million and $300 million were~~

We made ~~to our principal U.S. domestic pension plans during the first six months of 2006 and 2005, respectively. Although additional contributions are not required, we may elect to make further~~tax-deductible voluntary contributions to our qualified U.S. domestic pension plans inof $100 million during the first quarter of 2007, and made no contributions during the first quarter of 2006. On September 1, 2006, we made additional tax-deductible voluntary contributions to our qualified U.S. domestic pension plans of $382 million. On September 1, 2005, we made tax-deductible voluntary contributions totaling $456 million to our qualified U.S. domestic pension plans.

~~(6)~~-12-

(7)Business Segment Information

We provide a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services through companies operating ~~companies that compete~~independently, competing collectively and ~~are~~ managed collaboratively under the respected FedEx ~~brands.~~brand. Our operations are primarily represented by Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx Express”), the world’s largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. (“FedEx Ground”), a leading provider of small-package ground delivery services; FedEx Freight Corporation (“FedEx Freight”), a leading U.S. provider of ~~regional less-than-truckload (“LTL”)~~LTL freight services; and FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Services, Inc. (“FedEx Kinko’s”), a leading provider of document solutions and business services. These businesses form the core of our reportable segments. Management evaluates segment financial performance based on operating income.

FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. (“FedEx Services”) provides customer-facing sales, marketing and information technology support, primarily for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. The costs for these ~~activities~~functions are allocated based on metrics such as relative revenues or estimated services provided. We also allocate costs for administrative ~~services~~functions provided between operating companies and certain other costs such as costs associated with services received for general corporate oversight, including executive officers

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

and certain legal and finance functions. We believe these allocations approximate the cost of providing these functions.

Effective June 1, 2006, we moved the credit, collections and customer service functions with responsibility for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground customer information from FedEx Express into a newly formed subsidiary of FedEx Services named FedEx Customer Information Services, Inc. (“FCIS”). Also, effective June 1, 2006, we moved FedEx Supply Chain Services, Inc., the results of which were previously reported in the FedEx Ground segment, into a new subsidiary of FedEx Services named FedEx Global Supply Chain Services, Inc. The costs of providing these customer service functions and the net operating costs of FedEx Global Supply Chain Services are allocated back to the FedEx Express and FedEx Ground segments. Prior year amounts have not been reclassified to conform to the current year segment presentation as the financial results of all segments are materially comparable.

In addition, certain FedEx operating companies provide transportation and related services for other FedEx companies outside their reportable segment. Billings for such services are based on negotiated rates, which we believe approximate fair value, and are reflected as revenues of the billing segment. ~~The~~ FedEx Kinko’s segment revenues include package acceptance revenue, which represents the fee received by FedEx Kinko’s from FedEx Express and FedEx Ground for accepting and handling packages at FedEx Kinko’s locations on behalf of these operating companies. Package acceptance revenue does not include the external revenue associated with the actual shipments. All shipment revenues are reflected in the segment performing the transportation services. Intersegment revenues and expenses are eliminated in the consolidated results but are not separately identified in the following segment information as the amounts are not material.

~~Our~~-13-

As of August 31, 2006, our reportable segments ~~include~~included the following businesses:


FedEx Express Segment		FedEx Express (express transportation)
		FedEx Trade Networks (global trade services)
FedEx Ground Segment		FedEx Ground (small-package ground delivery)
		FedEx SmartPost (small-parcel consolidator)
		~~FedEx Supply Chain Services (contract logistics)~~
FedEx Freight Segment		FedEx Freight ~~(LTL~~(regional LTL freight transportation)
		FedEx Custom Critical (time-critical transportation)
		Caribbean Transportation Services (airfreight forwarding)
FedEx Kinko’s Segment		FedEx Kinko’s (document solutions and business services)

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

The following table provides a reconciliation of reportable segment revenues and operating income to our consolidated financial statement totals (in millions):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

November 30,

November 30,

November 30,

November 30,

2005

2004

2005

2004

Revenue

FedEx Express segment

$
5,370

$
4,834

$
10,492

$
9,450

FedEx Ground segment

1,307

1,174

2,526

2,247

FedEx Freight segment

932

820

1,824

1,627

FedEx Kinko’s segment

528

524

1,045

1,014

Other and eliminations

(47
)

(18
)

(90
)

(29
)

$
8,090

$
7,334

$
15,797

$
14,309

Operating Income

FedEx Express segment

$
476

$
333
⁽²⁾

$
761
⁽¹⁾

$
643
⁽²⁾

FedEx Ground segment

163

135

311

282

FedEx Freight segment

135

102

270

205

FedEx Kinko’s segment

16

29

32

48

Other and eliminations

—

1

—

1

$
790

$
600

$
1,374

$
1,179


	Three Months Ended
	August 31,
	2006			2005
Revenue
FedEx Express segment	$	5,640		$	5,122
FedEx Ground segment		1,417			1,219
FedEx Freight segment		1,013			892
FedEx Kinko’s segment		504			517
Other and eliminations		(29	)		(43	)

	$	8,545		$	7,707

Operating Income
FedEx Express segment⁽¹⁾	$	467		$	285
FedEx Ground segment		157			148
FedEx Freight segment		150			135
FedEx Kinko’s segment		10			16
Other and eliminations		—			—

	$	784		$	584


⁽¹⁾		FedEx Express segment results for the three months ended August 31, 2005 include a $75 million noncash charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases.

⁽¹⁾~~Operating expenses for the first six months of 2006 include a $75 million (before variable compensation effects) one-time, non-cash charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases.~~-14-

⁽²⁾~~The second quarter of 2005 includes $48 million related to an Airline Stabilization Act charge.~~

~~(7)~~

(8)Commitments

As of ~~November 30, 2005,~~August 31, 2006, our purchase commitments for the remainder of ~~2006~~2007 and annually thereafter under various contracts were as follows (in millions):

Aircraft-

Aircraft

Related(1)

Other(2)

Total

2006 (remainder)

$
50

$
122

$
466

$
638

2007

327

212

195

734

2008

290

91

104

485

2009

567

60

79

706

2010

517

61

60

638

Thereafter

625

74

269

968

⁽¹⁾~~Primarily aircraft modifications.~~

⁽²⁾~~Primarily vehicles, facilities, computers, printing and other equipment and advertising and promotions contracts.~~

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

Aircraft-
Aircraft Related⁽¹⁾ Other⁽²⁾ Total
2007 (remainder) $ 149 $ 101 $ 753 $ 1,003
2008 431 113 217 761
2009 480 61 159 700
2010 659 67 104 830
2011 460 66 70 596
Thereafter 157 8 218 383


⁽¹⁾		Primarily aircraft modifications.

⁽²⁾		Primarily vehicles, facilities, computers, printing and other equipment and advertising and promotions contracts.

The amounts reflected in the table above for purchase commitments represent non-cancelable agreements to purchase goods or services. Commitments to purchase aircraft in passenger configuration do not include the attendant costs to modify these aircraft for cargo transport unless we have entered into non-cancelable commitments to modify such aircraft. Open purchase orders that are cancelable are not considered unconditional purchase obligations for financial reporting purposes and ~~therefore~~ are not included in the table above.

FedEx Express is committed to purchase certain aircraft. Deposits and progress payments of ~~$28~~$63 million have been made toward these purchases and other planned aircraft-related transactions. In addition, we have committed to modify our DC10 aircraft for passenger-to-freighter and two-man cockpit configurations. Future payments related to these activities are included in the table above. Aircraft and aircraft-related contracts are subject to price escalations. The following table is a summary of our aircraft purchase commitments as of ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 with the year of expected delivery by type:

	A300		A310		A380		ATR72		Total
2006 (remainder)		2		1		—		2		5
2007		5		2		—		—		7
											A300		A380		Total
2007 (remainder)												4		—		4
2008		4		—		—		—		4		9		—		9
2009		—		—		3		—		3		4		2		6
2010		—		—		3		—		3		—		4		4
2011												—		3		3
Thereafter		—		—		4		—		4		—		1		1

Total		11		3		10		2		26		17		10		27

Subsequent to November 30, 2005, FedEx Express entered into an amendment that rescheduled the delivery of certain A380 aircraft. The amendment will result in one less delivery in 2009 and one additional delivery in 2010.-15-

A summary of future minimum lease payments under capital leases at ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 is as follows (in millions):

2006 (remainder)	$	14
2007	22

2007 (remainder)			$	17
2008	99			100
2009	11			12
2010	95			97
2011				8
Thereafter	130			144
	371
				378
Less amount representing interest	68			70

Present value of net minimum lease payments	$	303	$	308

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

A summary of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases with an initial or remaining term in excess of one year at ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 is as follows (in millions):

	Aircraft and Related			Facilities and
	Equipment			Other			Total		Aircraft and Related		Facilities and
2006 (remainder)		$	390		$	518	$	908
2007		609			945		1,554
									Equipment		Other		Total
2007 (remainder)									$	495	$	802	$	1,297
2008		585			806		1,391			586		935		1,521
2009		555			665		1,220			555		775		1,330
2010		544			528		1,072			544		606		1,150
2011										526		486		1,012
Thereafter		4,460			3,121		7,581			3,934		2,962		6,896
		$	7,143		$	6,583	$	13,726
									$	6,640	$	6,566	$	13,206

While certain of our lease agreements contain covenants governing the use of the leased assets or require us to maintain certain levels of insurance, none of our lease agreements include material financial covenants or limitations.

FedEx Express makes payments under certain leveraged operating leases that are sufficient to pay principal and interest on certain pass-through certificates. The pass-through certificates are not direct obligations of, or guaranteed by, FedEx or FedEx Express.

~~(8)~~

(9)Contingencies

~~Wage-and-Hour~~Wage-and-Hour.. We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits filed in federal or California state courts containing various class-action allegations under federal or California wage-and-hour laws. The plaintiffs in these lawsuits are employees of FedEx operating companies who allege, among other things, that they were forced to work “off the clock” and were not provided work breaks or other benefits. The plaintiffs generally seek unspecified monetary damages, injunctive relief, or both.

To date, one of these wage-and-hour cases,Foster v. FedEx Express, has been certified as a class action. The plaintiffs inFosterrepresent a class of hourly FedEx Express employees in California from October 14, 1998 to present. The plaintiffs allege that hourly employees are routinely required to work “off the clock” and are not paid for this additional work. The court issued a ruling onin December ~~13,~~ 2004 granting class certification on all issues. In February 2006, the parties reached a settlement that received final approval from the court on September 18, 2006. FedEx Express denies liability in this matter, but entered into the settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation. The ~~ruling, however, does~~amount of the settlement was fully accrued at the end of the third quarter of 2006 and is not ~~address whether~~material to FedEx.

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With respect to the other wage-and-hour cases, we ~~will ultimately be held liable. Trial has been scheduled for April 2006.~~

We have denied any liability ~~with respect to these claims~~ and intend to vigorously defend ~~ourself~~ourselves. Given the nature and preliminary status of these other wage-and-hour claims, we cannot yet determine the amount or a reasonable range of potential loss in these ~~cases. However, it is reasonably possible that material losses could be incurred on one or more of these~~other matters, ~~as these cases develop.~~

if any.

Race Discrimination.On September 28, 2005, a California federal district court granted class certification inSatchell v. FedEx Express, a lawsuitalleging discrimination by FedEx Express in the Western region of the United States against certain current and former minority employees in pay and promotion. The district court’s ruling on class certification is not a decision on the merits of the plaintiffs’ claim and does not address whether we will be held liable. Trial is currently scheduled for February 2007. We have denied any liability and intend to vigorously defend ~~ourself~~ourselves in this case. Given the nature and preliminary status of

~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)~~
~~(UNAUDITED)~~

the claim, we cannot yet determine the amount or a reasonable range of potential loss in this matter, if any. It is reasonably possible, however, that we could incur a material loss as this case develops.

On May 24, 2006, a jury ruled against FedEx Ground inIssa & Rizkallah v. FedEx Ground, a California state court lawsuit brought in July 2001 by two independent contractors who allege, among other things, that a FedEx Ground manager harassed and discriminated against them based upon their national origin. The jury awarded the two plaintiffs a total of $60 million (which includes $50 million of punitive damages), plus attorney’s fees and other litigation expenses. On September 5, 2006, the trial court reduced the total damage award to approximately $12 million (which includes over $10 million of punitive damages), plus attorney’s fees and other litigation expenses in an amount to be determined later. If the plaintiffs do not consent to the reduction of damages by October 5, 2006, FedEx Ground will be entitled to a new trial on the issue of damages. Based on the court’s ruling, we no longer believe that it is reasonably possible we could incur a material loss on this matter.

Independent ~~Contractor~~Contractor.. FedEx Ground is involved in numerous purported class-action lawsuits and other proceedings ~~in which~~that claim that the ~~threshold issue is whether some or all of FedEx Ground’s~~company’s owner-operators ~~are in fact~~should be treated as employees, rather than independent contractors. These matters includeEstrada v. FedEx Ground, a class action involving single work area contractors that ~~is pending~~was filed in California state court. Although the trial court has granted some of the plaintiffs’ claims for relief in Estrada ($($18 million, inclusive of attorney’s fees, plus equitable relief), we expect to prevail on appeal. Adverse determinations in these matters could, among other things, entitle certain of our contractors to the reimbursement of certain expenses and to the benefit of wage-and-hour laws and result in employment and withholding tax liability for FedEx Ground. On August 10, 2005, the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation granted our motion to transfer and consolidate the majority of the class-action lawsuits for administration of the pre-trial proceedings by a single federal ~~court—~~court — the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

We strongly believe that FedEx Ground’s owner-operators are properly classified as independent contractors and that we will prevail in these proceedings. Given the nature and preliminary status of these claims, we cannot yet determine the amount or a reasonable range of potential loss in these matters, if any.

FedEx Ground is also involved in several lawsuits, including two purported class actions, that claim that the drivers of the company’s independent contractors were jointly employed by the contractor and FedEx Ground. We strongly believe that FedEx Ground is not an employer of these drivers and that we will prevail in these proceedings. Given the nature and preliminary status of these claims, we cannot yet determine the amount or a reasonable range of potential loss in these matters, if any.

Other.FedEx and its subsidiaries are subject to other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of their business. In the opinion of management, the aggregate liability, if any, with respect to these other actions will not materially adversely affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

~~(9)~~ -17-

(10)Supplemental Cash Flow Information


	Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	November 30,			November 30,			August 31,
	2005			2004			2006		2005
	(In millions)						(In millions)
Cash payments for:
Interest (net of capitalized interest)		$	64		$	85	$	37	$	44
Income taxes		475			493			125		27

(11)Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

On August 2, 2006, we released certain subsidiary guarantors from their respective guarantees of our public debt. As a result, we are required to present condensed consolidating financial information in order for the subsidiary guarantors (other than FedEx Express) to continue to be exempt from reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The guarantor subsidiaries, which are wholly-owned by FedEx, guarantee approximately $2.2 billion of our debt. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. Our guarantor subsidiaries were not determined using geographic, service line or other similar criteria, and as a result, the “Guarantor” and “Non-Guarantor” columns each include portions of our domestic and international operations. Accordingly, this basis of presentation is not intended to present our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows for any purpose other than to comply with the specific requirements for subsidiary guarantor reporting.

~~(10)~~ ~~Income Taxes~~-18-

~~Income tax expense~~

Condensed consolidating financial statements for ~~the second quarter~~our guarantor subsidiaries and ~~first half of 2005 was favorably impacted by the passage of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, which resulted in an $11 million tax benefit~~non-guarantor subsidiaries are presented in the ~~second quarter of 2005. This was principally due to the reduction of a valuation allowance previously established against foreign tax credits arising from certain of our international operations.~~following tables (in millions):

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
August 31, 2006


			Guarantor		Non-guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,360	$	150	$	180	$	—		$	2,690
Receivables, less allowances		—		2,945		700		(21	)		3,624
Spare parts, fuel, supplies, prepaid expenses and other, less allowances		6		436		50		—			492
Deferred income taxes		—		519		17		—			536

Total current assets		2,366		4,050		947		(21	)		7,342
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST		22		23,047		1,655		—			24,724
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		12		12,689		908		—			13,609

Net property and equipment		10		10,358		747		—			11,115
INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE		—		454		1,497		(1,951	)		—
GOODWILL		—		2,675		150		—			2,825
PREPAID PENSION COST		1,313		19		19		—			1,351
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		12,775		2,148		—		(14,923	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		78		516		684		(33	)		1,245

	$	16,542	$	20,220	$	4,044	$	(16,928	)	$	23,878

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,000	$	130	$	—	$	—		$	1,130
Accrued salaries and employee benefits		26		872		127		—			1,025
Accounts payable		35		1,564		297		(21	)		1,875
Accrued expenses		40		1,424		129		—			1,593

Total current liabilities		1,101		3,990		553		(21	)		5,623
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION		1,248		842		—		—			2,090
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE		1,951		—		—		(1,951	)		—
OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes		—		1,144		258		(33	)		1,369
Other liabilities		228		2,471		76		—			2,775

Total other long-term liabilities		228		3,615		334		(33	)		4,144
STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT		12,014		11,773		3,157		(14,923	)		12,021

	$	16,542	$	20,220	$	4,044	$	(16,928	)	$	23,878

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
May 31, 2006


			Guarantor		Non-guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,679	$	114	$	144	$	—		$	1,937
Receivables, less allowances		—		2,864		681		(29	)		3,516
Spare parts, fuel, supplies, prepaid expenses and other, less allowances		7		423		42		—			472
Deferred income taxes		—		522		17		—			539

Total current assets		1,686		3,923		884		(29	)		6,464
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST		22		22,430		1,622		—			24,074
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		12		12,410		882		—			13,304

Net property and equipment		10		10,020		740		—			10,770
INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE		—		680		1,399		(2,079	)		—
GOODWILL		—		2,675		150		—			2,825
PREPAID PENSION COST		1,310		18		21		—			1,349
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		12,301		2,093		—		(14,394	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		69		571		675		(33	)		1,282

	$	15,376	$	19,980	$	3,869	$	(16,535	)	$	22,690

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term debt	$	700	$	150	$	—	$	—		$	850
Accrued salaries and employee benefits		50		1,107		168		—			1,325
Accounts payable		33		1,594		310		(29	)		1,908
Accrued expenses		37		1,221		132		—			1,390

Total current liabilities		820		4,072		610		(29	)		5,473
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION		749		843		—		—			1,592
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE		2,079		—		—		(2,079	)		—
OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes		—		1,143		257		(33	)		1,367
Other liabilities		226		2,447		74		—			2,747

Total other long-term liabilities		226		3,590		331		(33	)		4,114
STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT		11,502		11,475		2,928		(14,394	)		11,511

	$	15,376	$	19,980	$	3,869	$	(16,535	)	$	22,690

-20-

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended August 31, 2006


				Guarantor			Non-guarantor
	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
REVENUES	$	—		$	7,468		$	1,162		$	(85	)	$	8,545
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits		27			2,870			388			—			3,285
Purchased transportation		—			729			174			(7	)		896
Rentals and landing fees		—			514			56			—			570
Depreciation and amortization		—			362			37			—			399
Fuel		—			904			37			—			941
Maintenance and repairs		—			497			18			—			515
Intercompany charges, net		(50	)		(31	)		81			—			—
Other		23			1,037			173			(78	)		1,155

		—			6,882			964			(85	)		7,761

OPERATING INCOME		—			586			198			—			784
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		475			125			—			(600	)		—
Interest, net		1			(10	)		—			—			(9	)
Intercompany charges, net		1			(9	)		8			—			—
Other, net		(2	)		(1	)		(2	)		—			(5	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		475			691			204			(600	)		770
Provision for income taxes		—			237			58			—			295

NET INCOME	$	475		$	454		$	146		$	(600	)	$	475

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended August 31, 2005


				Guarantor			Non-guarantor
	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
REVENUES	$	—		$	6,773		$	1,014		$	(80	)	$	7,707
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits		17			2,701			344			—			3,062
Purchased transportation		—			625			150			(4	)		771
Rentals and landing fees		1			610			54			—			665
Depreciation and amortization		1			333			36			—			370
Fuel		—			700			28			—			728
Maintenance and repairs		—			452			16			—			468
Intercompany charges, net		(36	)		(32	)		68			—			—
Other		17			953			165			(76	)		1,059

		—			6,342			861			(80	)		7,123

OPERATING INCOME		—			431			153			—			584
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		339			80			—			(419	)		—
Interest, net		(16	)		(8	)		—			—			(24	)
Intercompany charges, net		20			(23	)		3			—			—
Other, net		(4	)		(3	)		(4	)		—			(11	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		339			477			152			(419	)		549
Provision for income taxes		—			168			42			—			210

NET INCOME	$	339		$	309		$	110		$	(419	)	$	339

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended August 31, 2006


				Guarantor			Non-guarantor							��
	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	123		$	474		$	68		$	—	$	665
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		—			(655	)		(44	)		—		(699	)
Proceeds from asset dispositions		—			1			4			—		5

CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		—			(654	)		(40	)		—		(694	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net transfers (to) from Parent		(245	)		237			8			—		—
Proceeds from debt issuance		999			—			—			—		999
Principal payments on debt		(200	)		(21	)		—			—		(221	)
Proceeds from stock issuances		30			—			—			—		30
Excess tax benefit on the exercise of stock options		6			—			—			—		6
Dividends paid		(28	)		—			—			—		(28	)
Other, net		(4	)		—			—			—		(4	)

CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		558			216			8			—		782

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		681			36			36			—		753
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,679			114			144			—		1,937

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	2,360		$	150		$	180		$	—	$	2,690

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended August 31, 2005


				Guarantor			Non-guarantor
	Parent			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	241		$	493		$	49		$	—	$	783
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(2	)		(619	)		(50	)		—		(671	)
Proceeds from asset dispositions		—			1			—			—		1

CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(2	)		(618	)		(50	)		—		(670	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net transfers (to) from Parent		(183	)		201			(18	)		—		—
Principal payments on debt		—			(95	)		—			—		(95	)
Proceeds from stock issuances		18			—			—			—		18
Dividends paid		(24	)		—			—			—		(24	)

CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(189	)		106			(18	)		—		(101	)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		50			(19	)		(19	)		—		12
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		742			151			146			—		1,039

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	792		$	132		$	127		$	—	$	1,051

-22-

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
FedEx Corporation

We have reviewed the condensed consolidated balance sheet of FedEx Corporation as of ~~November 30, 2005,~~August 31, 2006, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income ~~for the three-month~~ and ~~six-month periods ended November 30, 2005 and 2004 and the condensed consolidated statements of~~ cash flows for the ~~six-month~~three-month periods ended ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 and ~~2004.~~2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of FedEx Corporation as of May 31, ~~2005,~~2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ investment and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year then ended not presented herein, and in our report dated July ~~12, 2005,~~11, 2006 (except Note 22, as to which the date is August 2, 2006), we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, ~~2005,~~2006, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

	~~/s/ Ernst & Young LLP~~
~~Memphis, Tennessee~~
~~December 20, 2005~~

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Memphis, Tennessee
September 20, 2006

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

GENERAL
~~GENERAL~~

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition describes the principal factors affecting the results of operations, liquidity, capital resources, ~~and~~ contractual cash obligations ~~as well as the~~and critical accounting ~~policies and~~ estimates of FedEx. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying quarterly unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and our Annual Report ~~on Form 10-K~~ for the year ended May 31, ~~2005 (“~~2006. Our Annual ~~Report”), which include~~Report includes additional information about our significant accounting policies, practices and the transactions that underlie our financial ~~results.~~
results, as well as our detailed discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties to which our financial and operating results are subject.

FedEx provides a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services through companies operating ~~companies that compete~~independently, competing collectively and ~~are~~ managed collaboratively under the respected FedEx ~~brands.~~brand. These operating companies are primarily represented by FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, a leading provider of small-package ground delivery services; FedEx Freight, a leading U.S. provider of ~~regional LTL~~less than truckload (“LTL”) freight services; and FedEx Kinko’s, a leading provider of document solutions and business services. These companies form the core of our reportable segments. See “Reportable Segments” for further discussion.

The key indicators necessary to understand our operating results include:
·

the overall customer demand for our various services;
·

the volumes of transportation and business services provided through our networks, primarily measured by our average daily volume and shipment weight;
·

the mix of services purchased by our customers;
·

the prices we obtain for our services, primarily measured by average price per shipment (yield);
·

our ability to manage our cost structure for capital expenditures and operating expenses ~~such as salaries and employee benefits and maintenance and repairs,~~ and to match ~~such expenses~~our cost structure to shifting volume levels; and
·

the timing and amount of fluctuations in fuel prices and our ability to recover incremental fuel costs through our ~~supplemental~~ fuel surcharges.

Except as otherwise specified, references to years indicate our fiscal year ~~ended~~ending May 31, ~~2006~~2007 or ended May 31 of the year referenced and comparisons are to the corresponding period of the prior year. References to our transportation segments mean, collectively, our FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight segments.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
The following table compares revenues, operating income, operating margin, net income and diluted earnings per share (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) for the ~~three- and six-month periods~~three months ended ~~November 30:~~

Three Months Ended

Percent

Six Months Ended

Percent

  2005

   2004(2)

Change

2005(1)

2004(2)

Change

Revenues

$
8,090

$
7,334

10

$
15,797

$
14,309

10

Operating income

790

600

32

1,374

1,179

17

Operating margin

9.8
%

8.2
%

160
bp

8.7
%
8.2
%

50
bp

Net income

$
471

$
354

33

$
810

$
684

18

Diluted earnings per share

$
1.53

$
1.15

33

$
2.63

$
2.23

18

⁽¹⁾Operating expenses for the first six months of 2006 include a $79 million ($49 million after tax or $0.16 per diluted share before variable compensation effects) one-time, non-cash charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, predominantly at FedEx Express, as described below.
⁽²⁾Second quarter of 2005 includes $48 million ($31 million, net of tax, or $0.10 per diluted share) related to an Airline Stabilization Act charge and an $11 million or $0.04 per diluted share benefit from an income tax adjustment described below.
August 31:

Percent
2006 2005⁽¹⁾ Change
Revenues $ 8,545 $ 7,707 11
Operating income 784 584 34
Operating margin 9.2 % 7.6 % 160 bp
Net income $ 475 $ 339 40

Diluted earnings per share $ 1.53 $ 1.10 39

⁽¹⁾ Operating expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2005 include a $79 million ($49 million, net of tax, or $0.16 per diluted share) charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, predominantly at FedEx Express, which reduced operating margin by 103 basis points.
The following table shows changes in revenues and operating income by reportable segment for the ~~three- and six-month periods~~three months ended ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 compared to ~~2004~~2005 (in millions):

Change in

Percent Change

Change in

Percent Change in

Revenues

in Revenues

Operating Income

Operating Income

Three

Six

Three

Six

Three

Six

Three

Six

Months

Months

Months

Months

Months

Months

Months

Months

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

  Ended

Ended

FedEx Express segment

$
536

$
1,042

11

11

$
143
(2)

$
118
(1)(2)

43

18

FedEx Ground segment

133

279

11

12

28

29

21

10

FedEx Freight segment

112

197

14

12

33

65

32

32

FedEx Kinko’s segment

4

31

1

3

(13
)

(16
)

(45
)

(33
)

Other and Eliminations

(29
)

(61
)

NM

NM

(1
)

(1
)

NM

NM

$
756

$
1,488

10

10

$
190

$
195

32

17

Revenues Operating Income
Dollar Percent Dollar Percent
Change Change Change Change
FedEx Express segment⁽¹⁾
$ 518 10 $ 182 64
FedEx Ground segment 198 16 9 6
FedEx Freight segment 121 14 15 11
FedEx Kinko’s segment (13 ) (3 ) (6 ) (38 )
Other and Eliminations 14 NM — NM

$ 838 11 $ 200 34

⁽¹⁾ FedEx Express operating expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2005 include a $75 million charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases.
⁽¹⁾FedEx Express operating expenses for the first six months of 2006 include a $75 million (before variable compensation effects) one-time, non-cash charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, as described below.-25-
⁽²⁾~~FedEx Express operating expenses for the second quarter of 2005 include a $48 million charge related to the Airline Stabilization Act.~~
21

The following table shows selected operating statistics (in thousands, except yield amounts) for the ~~three- and six-month periods~~three months ended ~~November 30:~~
August 31:

Three Months Ended

Percent

Six Months Ended

Percent

Percent

   2005

   2004

Change

2005

2004

Change

2006 2005 Change
Average daily package volume (ADV):

FedEx Express

3,279

3,226

2

3,255

3,158

3

3,194 3,233 (1 )
FedEx Ground

2,843

2,725

4

2,712

2,584

5

2,926 2,586 13

Total ADV

6,122

5,951

3

5,967

5,742

4

6,120 5,819 5

Average daily LTL shipments:

FedEx Freight

68

65

5

67

65

3

70 65 8
Revenue per package (yield):

FedEx Express

$
21.99

$
20.28

8

$
21.39

$
20.03

7

$ 23.04 $ 20.80 11
FedEx Ground

6.90

6.48

6

6.91

6.51

6

7.13 6.92 3
LTL yield (revenue per hundredweight):

FedEx Freight

$
16.80

$
15.55

8

$
16.68

$
15.26

9

$ 17.90 $ 16.55 8
Revenue growth for the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006~~2007 was primarily attributable to yield improvement ~~and volume growth~~ across all of our transportation ~~segments.~~segments, volume growth at FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight and package volume growth in our International Priority (“IP”) services at FedEx Express. Yield improvements were principally due to ~~significantly~~ higher fuel surcharges ~~across all of our transportation segments~~ and rate increases. Volume increases at FedEx Ground resulted from increases in both commercial business and FedEx ~~Freight. Volume increases were driven by solid growth~~Home Delivery service, which helped mitigate the impact of domestic volume declines at FedEx Express. Shipment volumes grew 8% at FedEx Freight in the first quarter of 2007, while IP package volumes at FedEx Express ~~in both international and domestic overnight services, continued growth~~grew 6% for the quarter. Revenues at FedEx ~~Ground, led by~~Kinko’s decreased during the ~~performance~~first quarter of ~~our home delivery service, and growth at FedEx Freight, which accelerated throughout the quarter.~~
2007 primarily due to a continued competitive environment for copy services.
Operating income increased ~~during~~in the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006~~2007 primarily due to revenue growth and improved margins ~~across all transportation segments. During~~at FedEx Express and was slightly offset by reduced operating income at FedEx Kinko’s. Effective cost controls and revenue management actions contributed to increased operating margin at FedEx Express in the ~~second~~first quarter of 2007. FedEx Express operating income in the first quarter of 2006 included a $75 million charge described below.
While fuel costs increased approximately 30% during the first quarter of 2007, fuel surcharges were sufficient to mitigate the effect of higher fuel costs on our operating results based on a static analysis of the year-over-year changes in fuel prices ~~increased significantly~~compared to changes in fuel surcharges. Though fluctuations in fuel surcharge rates can be significant from period to period, fuel surcharges represent one of the many individual components of our pricing structure that impact our overall revenue and yield. Additional components include the mix of services purchased, the base price and other extra service charges we obtain for these services and the level of pricing discounts offered. In order to provide information about the impact of fuel surcharges on the trend in revenue and yield growth, we have included the comparative fuel surcharge rates in effect for the first quarter of 2007 and 2006 in the ~~aftermath~~following discussions of several hurricanes; however, our operating margins improved as higher revenues from our jet and diesel fuel surcharges offset these higher fuel costs. In response to the significant fluctuations in jet and diesel fuel prices during the second quarter of 2006, we temporarily capped certaineach of our ~~fuel surcharges to ensure our services remain competitively priced in the marketplace. Productivity gains across all~~ transportation segments also contributed to our margin expansion in the second quarter and first half of 2006. Operating margin improvement was partially offset by higher costs at FedEx Express to support international volume growth.
segments.
Our results for the first ~~half~~quarter of 2006 included a ~~one time, non-cash~~noncash charge of $79 million ($49 million after tax or $0.16 per diluted ~~share before variable compensation effects)~~share), which ~~was recorded during the first quarter and~~ represented the impact on prior years to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, predominantly at FedEx Express. ~~Second quarter 2005 results at FedEx Express included a $48 million~~The charge ~~($31 million net of tax, or $0.10 per diluted share)~~ related primarily to ~~our claim for compensation under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act.~~
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated certain portions of the Gulf Coast region where each of our business segments has operations. During the second quarter of 2006, Hurricanes Wilma and Rita impacted our operationsrent escalations in Louisiana, Texas and Florida. While we took precautions by relocating aircraft and equipment, we suffered damage to a limited number of facilities and some of our equipment as a result of these storms. Furthermore, these storms negatively impacted our operations, resulting in reduced shipment volumes and incremental operating costs. We maintain business interruption and other insurance coverageon-airport facility leases that ~~may provide for recovery of certain of these losses. The amount or timing of any business interruption insurance proceeds cannot be estimated at this time. Any such recoveries will be~~were not being recognized ~~only when realized.~~
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appropriately.
Net interest expense decreased during the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006. The decrease in net interest expense was~~2007 primarily due to ~~a reduction in the level of outstanding~~scheduled debt ~~and capital leases as a result of scheduled~~ payments and ~~additional capitalized~~increased interest ~~due to modification of aircraft at FedEx Express.~~income from higher cash balances and an increase in interest rates.
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Our effective tax rate was ~~38%~~38.3% for both the ~~second~~first quarter of 2007 and ~~first half of~~ 2006. We expect the effective tax rate to ~~approximate 38%~~be 38.0% to 38.5% for the remainder of ~~the fiscal year; however, the~~2007. The actual rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and source of operating income. ~~Our effective tax rates~~
Business Acquisitions
On September 3, 2006, we acquired the LTL operations of Watkins Motor Lines (“Watkins”), a privately held company, and certain affiliates for approximately $780 million in cash. Watkins is a leading provider of long-haul LTL services. Watkins is being rebranded as FedEx National LTL and will be included in the ~~second quarter and first half of 2005 were 36% and 37%, respectively. The lower effective tax rates for the second quarter and first half of 2005 were primarily related to the~~ ~~passage of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, which resulted in an $11 million tax benefit~~FedEx Freight segment commencing in the second quarter of ~~2005.~~2007.
In January 2006, FedEx Express entered into an agreement with Tianjin Datian W. Group Co., Ltd. (“DTW Group”) to acquire DTW Group’s 50% share of the FedEx-DTW International Priority express joint venture (“FedEx-DTW”) and DTW Group’s domestic express network in China for approximately $400 million in cash. This ~~was principally due~~acquisition will convert our joint venture with DTW Group, formed in 1999 and currently accounted for under the equity method, into a wholly-owned subsidiary and increase our presence in China in the international and domestic express businesses. The acquisition is expected to be completed during 2007, subject to customary closing conditions. The financial results of this transaction will be included in the ~~reduction~~FedEx Express segment from the date of ~~a valuation allowance previously established against foreign tax credits arising from certain of~~acquisition.
Outlook
While our ~~international operations.~~
~~Outlook~~
Wegrowth rate is expected to moderate in comparison to our strong growth in 2006, we expect revenue ~~growth at all operating segments~~ and ~~strong~~ earnings ~~growth~~improvement across all transportation segments in 2007. Our outlook is based on solid global economic growth, with the ~~second half of 2006.~~U.S. economy growing at a moderate, sustainable rate. We ~~also expect~~anticipate revenue growth in our high-margin services, productivity improvements and continued focus on yield management.
We anticipate growth in total U.S. domestic package volumes and yields, as well as continued growth in ~~demand~~FedEx Express IP shipments and yields. We also anticipate year-over-year increases in volumes and yields at FedEx Freight as that segment continues to expand its LTL network and service offerings.
FedEx Kinko’s will focus on key strategies related to adding new locations, improving customer service and increasing investments in employee development and training, which we expect to result in decreased profitability in the short-term. In the first quarter of 2007, FedEx Kinko’s announced the model for ~~services~~new centers, which will be approximately one-third the size of a traditional center and will include enhanced pack-and-ship stations and a doubling of the number of office products offered. FedEx Kinko’s plans to open approximately 200 new centers across the United States during 2007, which will bring the total number of domestic centers to over 1,500.
We expect to continue to make investments to expand our ~~operating companies~~networks and ~~strong yields, even~~broaden our service offerings, in ~~light~~part through the integration and expansion of ~~recent declines~~FedEx National LTL and our investments overseas. We anticipate that our new FedEx National LTL business will extend our leadership position in the heavy freight sector and provide new growth opportunities for our LTL operations in 2007 and beyond.
On September 25, 2006, we announced a $2.6 billion multi-year program to acquire and modify approximately 90 Boeing 757-200 aircraft to replace our narrow body fleet of Boeing 727-200 aircraft. We expect to bring the new aircraft into service during the eight-year period between calendar years 2008 and 2016 contingent upon identification and purchase of suitable 757 aircraft. The impact to 2007 of this program has been reflected in our expected 2007 capital expenditures of approximately $3 billion.
All of our transportation businesses operate in a competitive pricing environment, exacerbated by continuing high fuel ~~surcharge levels.~~prices. While our fuel surcharges have been sufficient to offset increased fuel prices, we cannot predict the impact on the overall economy if ~~any, if~~ fuel costs ~~increase sharply~~significantly fluctuate from current levels.
We expect continued strong growth of international volumes and yields and growth in U.S. domestic overnight revenue at FedEx Express. We anticipate improved volumes and yields at FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, as FedEx Ground continues its multi-year capacity expansion plan and FedEx Freight continues to grow its regional and interregional business and enhance its portfolio of services. FedEx Kinko’s is expected to generate revenue growth from the transition of FedEx World Service Centers to FedEx Kinko’s Ship Centers and increased package acceptance revenue.
Volatility in fuel costs may ~~pressure~~also impact quarterly earnings ~~growth as~~because adjustments to our fuel
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surcharges lag changes in actual fuel prices paid. Therefore, the trailing impact of adjustments to ~~the~~ FedEx Express and FedEx Ground fuel ~~surcharge~~surcharges can significantly affect earnings in the short term. Incremental costs associated with the new westbound and eastbound around-the-world flights at FedEx Express will continue to be significant in 2006. All of our transportation businesses operate in a competitive pricing environment, heightened by continuing high fuel prices. However, we continue to manage our yields to ensure that volume growth can be achieved at compensatory rates.
short-term.
The pilots of FedEx Express, which represent a small number of FedEx Express total employees, are employed under a collective bargaining agreement that became amendable on May 31, 2004. In ~~accordance~~August 2006, FedEx Express and the pilots’ union reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. The proposed new contract includes signing bonuses and other compensation that would result in a charge in the period of ratification of approximately $145 million. Contract ratification is expected during the second quarter of 2007 but cannot be assured. If ratified, the new four-year contract will become amendable in 2010.
In July 2006, FedEx Express entered into a new seven-year transportation agreement with ~~applicable labor law, we~~the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) under which FedEx Express will continue to ~~operate under our current~~provide domestic air transportation services to the USPS, including for its First Class, Priority and Express Mail. The agreement ~~while we negotiate with our pilots. Contract negotiations with~~is expected to generate more than $8 billion in revenue for FedEx Express over its term, which begins on September 25, 2006, and ends on September 30, 2013. The agreement will replace the pilots’ union began in March 2004. These negotiations are ongoing and are being mediated through the National Mediation Board. We cannot estimate the financial impact, if any, the results of these negotiations may have on our future results of operations.
Increased security requirements for air cargo carriers have not had a material impact on our operating results for the periods presented. In November 2004, the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) proposed new rules enhancing many of the security requirements for air cargo on both passenger and all-cargo aircraft. Because the TSA’s proposed rules are subject to comment, any final rules may differ significantly from the proposed rules. Accordingly, it is not yet possible to estimate the impact, if any, that the adoption of new rules by the TSA or any other additional security requirements may have on our results of operations. However, it is possible that increased security requirements could impose substantial incremental costs on us and our competitors.
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~~Future results will depend upon a number of factors, including global economic conditions, the effect of severe weather events on our operations~~existing seven-year transportation agreement between FedEx Express and the economy, the impact from any terrorist activities or international conflicts, our ability to match our cost structure and capacity with shifting volume levels, our ability to effectively leverage our new service and growth initiatives and our ability to successfully conclude contract negotiations with our pilots and defend against challenges to our independent contractor model described in Note 8 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In addition, adjustments to our fuel surcharges lag changes in actual fuel prices paid. Therefore, our operating income could be materially affected should the price of fuel continue to fluctuate by significant amounts. USPS.
See “Forward-Looking Statements” for a ~~more complete~~ discussion of potential risks and uncertainties that could materially affect our future performance.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
~~In December 2004,~~
On June 1, 2006 we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ~~Board~~ (“~~FASB”~~SFAS”) ~~issued SFAS~~ 123R, “Share-Based ~~Payment.~~Payment,” ~~The new standard~~which requires ~~companies to record~~recognition of compensation expense for stock-based awards using a fair value method. We adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective method, ~~and is effective~~which resulted in prospective recognition of compensation expense for ~~annual periods beginning after June 15, 2005 (effective in~~all outstanding unvested share-based payments to employees based on the fair value on the original grant date. Under this method of adoption, our financial statement amounts for the prior period presented have not been restated. The adoption of SFAS 123R reduced earnings for the first quarter of 2007 ~~for FedEx). Compensation expense will be recorded over~~by $0.05 per diluted share. For additional information on the ~~requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period of the award. We plan to adopt this standard using the modified prospective method.~~
~~The~~ impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R, ~~cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted~~refer to Note 2 in the future, the assumptions and the fair value model used to value those future grants and the market value of our common stock. However, we anticipate that the impact of SFAS 123R will approximate the pro forma results under SFAS 123 presented in Note 1 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
The effect of recording compensation expense under SFAS 123 would have resulted in a reduction to earnings per diluted share of $0.03 and $0.02 for the three-month periods ended November 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $0.07 and $0.05 for the six-month periods ended November 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
~~In March 2005, the~~ FASB issued ~~Financial Accounting Standards Board~~FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) ~~47,~~48, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143”. FIN 47 clarifies that liabilities associated with asset retirement obligations whose timing or settlement method are conditional upon future events should be recorded at fair value as soon as fair value is reasonably estimable. FIN 47 also provides guidance on the information required to reasonably estimate the fair value of the liability. FIN 47Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” in July 2006. The new rules will be effective for FedEx ~~no later than May 31, 2006. Management is~~ in ~~the process of~~2008. We are evaluating ~~the impact, if any, FIN 47~~this interpretation, but do not presently anticipate its adoption will have a material impact on ~~FedEx.~~
our financial statements.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Kinko’s form the core of our reportable segments. ~~Our~~As of August 31, 2006, our reportable segments ~~include~~included the following businesses:
FedEx Express Segment
FedEx Express (express transportation)

FedEx Trade Networks (global trade services)
FedEx Ground Segment
FedEx Ground (small-package ground delivery)

FedEx SmartPost (small-parcel consolidator)
~~FedEx Supply Chain Services (contract logistics)~~
FedEx Freight Segment
FedEx Freight ~~(LTL~~(regional LTL freight transportation)

FedEx Custom Critical (time-critical transportation)

Caribbean Transportation Services (airfreight forwarding)
FedEx Kinko’s Segment
FedEx Kinko’s (document solutions and business services)

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FedEx Services provides customer-facing sales, marketing and information technology support, primarily for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. The costs for these activities are allocated based on metrics such as relative revenues or estimated services provided. We believe these allocations approximate the cost of providing these functions.
The operating expenses line item “Intercompany charges” on the accompanying unaudited financial summaries of our reportable segments includes the allocations from FedEx Services to ~~FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Kinko’s.~~the respective segments. The “Intercompany charges” caption also includes allocations for administrative services provided between operating companies and certain other costs such as corporate management fees related to services received for general corporate oversight, including executive officers and certain legal and finance functions. Management evaluates segment financial performance based on operating income.
Effective June 1, 2006, we moved the credit, collections and customer service functions with responsibility for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground customer information from FedEx Express into a new subsidiary of FedEx Services named FedEx Customer Information Services, Inc. (“FCIS”). Also, effective June 1, 2006, we moved FedEx Supply Chain Services, Inc., the results of which were previously reported in the FedEx Ground segment, into a new subsidiary of FedEx Services named FedEx Global Supply Chain Services, Inc. The costs of providing these customer service functions and the net operating costs of FedEx Global Supply Chain Services are allocated back to the FedEx Express and FedEx Ground segments. Prior year amounts have not been reclassified to conform to the current year segment presentation as the financial results are materially comparable.
In addition, certain FedEx operating companies provide transportation and related services for other FedEx companies outside their reportable segment. Billings for such services are based on negotiated rates, which we believe approximate fair value, and are reflected as revenues of the billing segment. ~~The~~ FedEx Kinko’s segment revenues include package acceptance revenue, which represents the fee received by FedEx Kinko’s from FedEx Express and FedEx Ground for accepting and handling packages at FedEx Kinko’s locations on behalf of these operating companies. Package acceptance revenue does not include the external revenue associated with the actual shipments. All shipment revenues are reflected in the segment performing the transportation services. Such intersegment revenues and expenses are eliminated in the consolidated results but are not separately identified in the following segment information as the amounts are not material.
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FEDEX EXPRESS SEGMENT
The following table compares revenues, operating expenses, operating income and operating margin (dollars in millions) for the ~~three- and six-month~~three-month periods ended ~~November 30:~~

Three Months Ended

Percent

Six Months Ended

Percent

   2005

   2004

Change

2005

2004

Change

Revenues:

Package:

U.S. overnight box

$
1,604

$
1,471

9

$
3,165

$
2,920

8

U.S. overnight envelope

480

432

11

969

871

11

U.S. deferred

702

682

3

1,388

1,330

4

Total U.S. domestic package revenue

2,786

2,585

8

5,522

5,121

8

International Priority (IP)

1,757

1,537

14

3,391

2,977

14

Total package revenue

4,543

4,122

10

8,913

8,098

10

Freight:

U.S.

564

470

20

1,070

892

20

International

117

91

29

222

181

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Total freight revenue

681

561

21

1,292

1,073

20

Other⁽¹⁾

146

151

(3
)

287

279

3

Total revenues

5,370

4,834

11

10,492

9,450

11

Operating expenses:

Salaries and employee benefits

1,959

1,873

5

3,930

3,762

4

Purchased transportation

236

206

15

477

397

20

Rentals and landing fees

409

399

3

892

782

14

Depreciation and amortization

203

199

2

396

399

(1
)

Fuel

760

513

48

1,388

935

48

Maintenance and repairs

339

322

5

700

647

8

Airline Stabilization Act charge

—

48

NM

—

48

NM

Intercompany charges

383

374

2

741

736

1

Other

605

567

7

1,207

1,101

10

Total operating expenses

4,894

4,501

9

9,731
⁽²⁾
8,807

10

Operating income

$
476

$
333

43

$
761

$
643

18

Operating margin

8.9
%

6.9
%

200
bp

7.3
%
6.8
%

50
bp

August 31:

Percent
2006 2005 Change
Revenues:
Package:
U.S. overnight box $ 1,654 $ 1,560 6
U.S. overnight envelope 511 489 4
U.S. deferred 705 687 3

Total U.S. domestic package revenue 2,870 2,736 5
International Priority (IP) 1,914 1,634 17

Total package revenue 4,784 4,370 9
Freight:
U.S. 607 505 20
International 104 105 (1 )

Total freight revenue 711 610 17
Other⁽¹⁾
145 142 2

Total revenues 5,640 5,122 10
Operating expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 2,002 1,971 2
Purchased transportation 263 241 9
Rentals and landing fees 398 483 (18 )
Depreciation and amortization 205 193 6
Fuel 798 628 27
Maintenance and repairs 398 361 10
Intercompany charges 510 358 42
Other 599 602 —

Total operating expenses⁽²⁾
5,173 4,837 7

Operating income $ 467 $ 285 64

Operating margin 8.3 % 5.6 % 270 bp
⁽¹⁾ Other revenues includes FedEx Trade Networks.
⁽²⁾ Operating expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2005 include a $75 million charge, primarily recorded in rentals and landing fees, to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, which reduced operating margin by 146 basis points.

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⁽²⁾~~Operating expenses for the first six months of 2006 include a $75 million (before variable compensation effects) one-time, non-cash charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases.~~
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The following table compares selected statistics (in thousands, except yield amounts) for the ~~three- and six-month~~three-month periods ended ~~November 30:~~

Three Months Ended

Percent

Six Months Ended

Percent

2005

2004

Change

2005

2004

Change

Package Statistics⁽¹⁾

Average daily package volume (ADV):

U.S. overnight box

1,211

1,179

3

1,195

1,164

3

U.S. overnight envelope

702

663

6

707

663

7

U.S. deferred

886

941

(6
)

891

901

(1
)

Total U.S. domestic ADV

2,799

2,783

1

2,793

2,728

2

IP

480

443

8

462

430

7

Total ADV

3,279

3,226

2

3,255

3,158

3

Revenue per package (yield):

U.S. overnight box

$ 21.03

$ 19.81

6

$ 20.69

$ 19.59

6

U.S. overnight envelope

10.86

10.33

5

10.71

10.27

4

U.S. deferred

12.56

11.51

9

12.16

11.54

5

U.S. domestic composite

15.80

14.74

7

15.44

14.67

5

IP

58.14

55.13

5

57.36

54.04

6

Composite package yield

21.99

20.28

8

21.39

20.03

7

Freight Statistics⁽¹⁾

Average daily freight pounds:

U.S.

9,544

9,008

6

9,209

8,605

7

International

2,283

1,874

22

2,159

1,867

16

Total average daily freight pounds

11,827

10,882

9

11,368

10,472

9

Revenue per pound (yield):

U.S.

$   0.94

$   0.83

13

$   0.91

$   0.81

12

International

0.81

0.77

5

0.80

0.76

5

Composite freight yield

0.91

0.82

11

0.89

0.80

11

⁽¹⁾~~Package and freight statistics include only the operations of FedEx Express.~~
August 31:

Percent
2006 2005 Change
Package Statistics⁽¹⁾

Average daily package volume (ADV):
U.S. overnight box 1,166 1,180 (1 )
U.S. overnight envelope 703 711 (1 )
U.S. deferred 855 897 (5 )

Total U.S. domestic ADV 2,724 2,788 (2 )
IP 470 445 6

Total ADV 3,194 3,233 (1 )

Revenue per package (yield):
U.S. overnight box $ 21.83 $ 20.34 7
U.S. overnight envelope 11.19 10.57 6
U.S. deferred 12.69 11.78 8
U.S. domestic composite 16.21 15.10 7
IP 62.58 56.54 11
Composite package yield 23.04 20.80 11
Freight Statistics⁽¹⁾

Average daily freight pounds:
U.S. 9,374 8,885 6
International 1,899 2,039 (7 )

Total average daily freight pounds 11,273 10,924 3

Revenue per pound (yield):
U.S. $ 1.00 $ 0.88 14
International 0.84 0.79 6
Composite freight yield 0.97 0.86 13
⁽¹⁾ Package and freight statistics include only the operations of FedEx Express.
FedEx Express Segment Revenues
FedEx Express segment ~~total~~ revenues increased in the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006,~~2007, principally due to higher IP revenues (particularly in U.S. outbound, Asia and ~~U.S. outbound)~~Europe) and higher U.S. domestic ~~overnight~~ package and freight revenues.
During the ~~second~~first quarter of ~~2006,~~2007, IP revenues grew ~~14%~~17% on ~~an 8% increase in volume and~~ yield growth of 11% and a 6% increase in volume. U.S. domestic package revenues grew 5%~~. During~~ in the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006, IP~~2007 due to a yield increase of 7%, partially offset by a 2% decrease in volume. Freight revenues grew ~~14%~~in the first quarter based principally on ~~a 7%~~stronger domestic yield and volumes.
IP yield increased during the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to higher fuel surcharges, increases in international average weight per package, higher rate per pound and favorable exchange rate impacts. U.S. domestic composite yield increases were due to higher fuel surcharges and an increase in ~~volume~~the average rate per pound. We continue to manage our U.S. domestic revenue to improve the profitability of these services. U.S. freight yield increased due to higher fuel surcharges and ~~yield growth of 6%.~~ an increase in the average rate per pound.
Asia experienced ~~strong~~solid average daily volume growth during ~~both~~ the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006,~~2007, while outbound shipments from the United States and Europe ~~and Latin America~~ also ~~continued to improve. Our~~increased. IP and international freight capacity has increased significantly as a result of our two ~~new~~ around-the-world ~~flights. We may continue to realize increased international freight volume until~~flights which we added in late 2005 and early 2006. This additional capacity resulted in higher ~~yielding~~ IP ~~traffic can be sold into the added capacity. IP yield increased across virtually all regions during the second quarter and first half of 2006 due~~volume. U.S. volumes decreased primarily ~~to higher fuel surcharge revenue and an increase in average weight per package.~~
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During the second quarter and first half of 2006, U.S. domestic package revenues grew 8% on yield increases of 7% and 5%, respectively, and volume increases of 1% and 2%, respectively. U.S. domestic composite yield increases were due to ~~higher fuel surcharge~~ revenue and improved yields particularly on our U.S. domestic deferred packages as we continue to optimize our network. U.S. domestic package volume growth in both the second quarter and first half of 2006 resulted from the growth of our U.S. domestic overnight business, mostly offset by declines in U.S. domestic deferred volumes. We continue to manage our U.S. domestic deferred yield to improve the profitability of this service. In January 2005, we implemented an average list price increase of 4.6% on FedEx Express U.S. domestic shipments and U.S. outbound international shipments, while we lowered our fuel surcharge index by 2%. In November 2005, we announced a 5.5% average list price increase effective January 2, 2006 on FedEx Express U.S. domestic shipments and U.S. outbound international shipments while lowering our fuel surcharge index by 2% and making changes to various other surcharges.management actions that began last year.
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Fuel ~~surcharge revenue was higher~~surcharges increased in the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006~~2007 due to higher jet fuel prices. Our fuel surcharge is indexed to the spot price for jet fuel. Using this index, the U.S. domestic and outbound fuel surcharge and the international fuel surcharges ranged as follows for the ~~three- and six-month~~three month periods ended ~~November 30:~~
August 31:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

   2005

   2004

   2005

   2004

2006 2005
U.S. Domestic and Outbound Fuel Surcharge:

Low

13.00
%

8.50
%

10.50
%

6.00
%

16.00 % 10.50 %
High

20.00

11.00

20.00

11.00

16.00 12.50
Average

16.17

9.67

13.83

8.25

Weighted-average 16.00 11.48
International Fuel Surcharges:

Low

11.00

7.00

10.00

5.00

12.50 10.00
High

20.00

11.00

20.00

11.00

16.00 12.50
Average

14.80

8.97

13.00

7.72

Weighted-average 14.63 10.93
~~In November 2005, we temporarily capped our fuel surcharges at 15.5% in certain cases to ensure that our services remain competitively priced in the marketplace.~~
FedEx Express Segment Operating Income
During the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006,~~2007, our operating income grew as a result of ~~strong~~ revenue growth and improved operating margin. Continued volume growth in ~~higher margin U.S. domestic overnight and~~ IP services ~~in conjunction with~~contributed to solid yield ~~improvements and productivity gains in our domestic ground operations, allowed FedEx Express to substantially improve operating~~improvements. Operating margin inimprovement during the ~~second~~first quarter of ~~2006. Revenue~~2007 was primarily due to higher yields, combined with cost containment and ~~margin growth for~~ the ~~second quarter and first half of 2006 more than offset a one-time adjustment for leases~~inclusion in the first quarter ~~and costs associated with our two new around-the-world flights.~~
~~During the second quarter and first half~~ of 2006 ~~fuel~~of a $75 million charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases.
Fuel costs were higher during the first quarter of 2007 due to an increase in the average price per gallon of jet fuel, while gallons consumed increased slightly. However, fuel ~~surcharge revenue~~surcharges substantially mitigated the impact of higher jet fuel prices. ~~Purchased transportation costs increased in the second quarter and first half of 2006 driven by IP volume growth, which required a higher utilization of contract pickup and delivery services.~~ The ~~increase in the first half of 2006~~decrease in rentals and landing fees is primarily ~~due~~attributable to the one-time adjustment for leases in 2006 described above. Intercompany charges increased primarily due to allocations as a result of ~~$75 million.~~moving the FCIS organization from FedEx Express to FedEx Services in 2007. The costs associated with the FCIS organization in 2006 were of a comparable amount but were reported in individual operating expense captions. Prior year amounts have not been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation as financial results are materially comparable.
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FEDEX GROUND SEGMENT
The following table compares revenues, operating expenses, operating income and operating margin (dollars in millions) and selected package statistics (in thousands, except yield amounts) for the ~~three- and six-month~~three month periods ended ~~November 30:~~

Three Months Ended

Percent

Six Months Ended

Percent

   2005

   2004

Change

2005

2004

Change

Revenues

$
1,307

$
1,174

11

$
2,526

$
2,247

12

Operating expenses:

Salaries and employee benefits

230

213

8

451

410

10

Purchased transportation

506

456

11

972

866

12

Rentals

36

32

13

67

58

16

Depreciation and amortization

53

43

23

103

83

24

Fuel

27

13

108

45

20

125

Maintenance and repairs

28

26

8

57

52

10

Intercompany charges

129

119

8

249

234

6

Other

135

137

(1
)

271

242

12

Total operating expenses

1,144

1,039

10

2,215

1,965

13

Operating income

$
163

$
135

21

$
311

$
282

10

Operating margin

12.5
%

11.5
%

100
bp

12.3
%
12.6
%

(30
)bp

Average daily package volume⁽¹⁾

2,843

2,725

4

2,712

2,584

5

Revenue per package (yield)⁽¹⁾

$
6.90

$
6.48

6

$
6.91

$
6.51

6

⁽¹⁾~~Package statistics include only the operations of FedEx Ground.~~
August 31:

Percent
2006 2005 Change
Revenues $ 1,417 $ 1,219 16
Operating expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 241 221 9
Purchased transportation 553 466 19
Rentals 36 31 16
Depreciation and amortization 61 50 22
Fuel 31 18 72
Maintenance and repairs 31 29 7
Intercompany charges 136 120 13
Other 171 136 26

Total operating expenses 1,260 1,071 18

Operating income $ 157 $ 148 6

Operating margin 11.1 % 12.1 % (100 ) bp
Average daily package volume⁽¹⁾
2,926 2,586 13
Revenue per package (yield)⁽¹⁾
$ 7.13 $ 6.92 3
⁽¹⁾ Package statistics include only the operations of FedEx Ground.
FedEx Ground Segment Revenues
Revenues increased during the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006~~2007 principally due to volume and yield growth. Average daily volumes at FedEx Ground rose 13%, due to increased ~~across virtually all of our services, led by~~commercial business and the continued growth of our ~~home delivery~~FedEx Home Delivery service.
Yield improvement during the ~~second~~first quarter ~~and first half~~ of ~~2006~~2007 was primarily due to the impact of the general rate increase, increased fuel ~~surcharge revenue,~~surcharges and higher extra service revenue (primarily on our residential and ~~the impact of our January 2005 general rate increase. These increases were~~signature services). This increase was partially offset by higher customer discounts and a lower average weight and zone per package. ~~Gains in extra service revenue are attributable to increases in our other surcharges.~~
~~In January 2005, we implemented an average list price increase of 2.9% and reintroduced an indexed~~
The FedEx Ground fuel surcharge for all shipments. No fuel surcharge was in effect during the prior year period. On December 2, 2005, we announced standard list rate increases averaging 3.9% for our ground and home delivery services and changes to various surcharges. The new rates and surcharge changes will be effective January 2, 2006.
~~Our fuel surcharge ranged as follows for the three- and six-month periods ended November 30, 2005:~~

Three Months

Six Months

Ended

Ended

Low

3.00
%

2.50
%

High

4.50

4.50

Average

3.67

3.17

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~~FedEx Ground Segment Operating Income~~
FedEx Ground segment operating income increased 21% during the second quarter and 10% in the first half of 2006, as yield and volume growth more than offset higher operating expenses. Purchased transportation increased in the second quarter and first half of 2006 primarily due to the impact of higher fuel costs on contractor settlements. Salaries and employee benefits, as well as other operating costs, increased in 2006 principally due to increases in staffing and facilities to support volume growth. In the second quarter of 2005, segment operating income included a $10 million charge in other operating expenses related to the termination of a vendor agreement with FedEx Supply Chain Services.
Segment operating margin improved for the second quarter of 2006 due to fuel surcharge revenues and the inclusion in 2005 of the $10 million charge at FedEx Supply Chain Services, partially offset by increased expenses related to investments in new technology and our capacity expansion program. Segment operating margin declined slightly for the first half of 2006 due to higher year-over-year expenses related to investments in new technology and the opening of three new hubs in line with our long-term growth strategy.
~~FEDEX FREIGHT SEGMENT~~
~~The following table shows revenues, operating expenses, operating income and margin (dollars in millions) and selected statistics for the three- and six-month periods ended November 30:~~

Three Months Ended

Percent

Six Months Ended

Percent

   2005

   2004

Change

2005

2004

Change

Revenues

$
932

$
820

14

$
1,824

$
1,627

12

Operating expenses:

Salaries and employee benefits

442

406

9

881

816

8

Purchased transportation

81

88

(8
)

153

172

(11
)

Rentals and landing fees

25

26

(4
)

49

51

(4
)

Depreciation and amortization

29

26

12

59

50

18

Fuel

104

65

60

186

119

56

Maintenance and repairs

30

31

(3
)

58

62

(6
)

Intercompany charges

9

7

29

18

13

38

Other

77

69

12

150

139

8

Total operating expenses

797

718

11

1,554

1,422

9

Operating income

$
135

$
102

32

$
270

$
205

32

Operating margin

14.5
%

12.5
%

200
bp

14.8
%
12.6
%

220
bp

Average daily LTL shipments (in thousands)

68

65

5

67

65

3

Weight per LTL shipment (lbs)

1,161

1,130

3

1,147

1,129

2

LTL yield (revenue per hundredweight)

$
16.80

$
15.55

8

$
16.68

$
15.26

9

30

~~FedEx Freight Segment Revenues~~
FedEx Freight segment revenues increased 14% during the second quarter and 12% in the first half of 2006, due to year-over-year growth in LTL yield and average daily LTL shipments. LTL yield grew during the second quarter and first half of 2006, due to incremental fuel surcharges and higher rates. Average daily LTL shipments increased due to market share gains and increased customer demand for our regional and interregional LTL services. The LTL fuel surcharge, which applies to the majority of our revenue, is based on a rounded average of the national U.S. on-highway average prices for a gallon of diesel fuel, as published by the Department of Energy. ~~Using this index, the approximate LTL~~Our fuel surcharge ranged as follows for the ~~three- and six-month~~three month periods ended ~~November 30:~~
August 31:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

   2005

   2004

   2005

   2004

2006 2005
Low

15.6
%

9.5
%

12.5
%

7.6
%

4.25 % 2.50 %
High

19.6

13.0

19.6

13.0

4.75 2.75
Average

16.9

11.4

15.7

9.9

Weighted-average 4.58 2.67
~~From September 6 to October 31, 2005, we capped our LTL fuel surcharge at 16.7% to benefit customers impacted by the volatility in diesel fuel prices in the aftermath of several recent hurricanes.~~
FedEx ~~Freight~~Ground Segment Operating Income
FedEx ~~Freight~~Ground segment operating income increased ~~32%~~6% during the ~~second~~first quarter of 2007, resulting principally from revenue growth and yield improvement. Salaries and employee benefits, as well as other operating costs, increased in the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006~~2007 largely due to increases in staffing and facilities to support volume growth. Depreciation expense in the first quarter of 2007 increased due to higher spending on material handling and scanning equipment and facilities associated with our multi-year capacity expansion. In the first quarter of 2007, purchased transportation increased 19% due to higher
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fuel surcharges from third-party transportation providers, including our independent contractors. Increased fuel costs in the first quarter of 2007 were mostly offset by fuel surcharges. Other operating expenses increased 26% primarily due to ~~LTL revenue growth~~increased legal costs, including settlements and ~~controlling costs in line with volume growth. Increased LTL yield contributed to improved margins~~reserves, which also negatively impacted operating margin.
Effective June 1, 2006, we moved FedEx Supply Chain Services, Inc., the results of which were previously reported in the ~~second quarter~~FedEx Ground segment, into a new subsidiary of FedEx Services named FedEx Global Supply Chain Services, Inc. The net operating costs of this entity are allocated to FedEx Express and ~~first half of 2006 despite higher salaries and employee benefits, fuel and depreciation. Salaries and benefits increased in 2006 due~~FedEx Ground. Prior year amounts have not been reclassified to ~~increased staffing~~conform to support volume growth and higher incentive compensation. Depreciation increased primarily due to our investment in operating equipment, which in some cases replaced leased equipment. Purchased transportation costs decreased, reflecting increased utilization of our equipment and drivers for interregional freight services.
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the current year segment presentation as financial results are materially comparable.
FEDEX ~~KINKO’S~~FREIGHT SEGMENT
The following table shows revenues, operating expenses, operating income and operating margin (dollars in millions) and selected statistics for the three month periods ended August 31:

Percent
2006 2005 Change
Revenues $ 1,013 $ 892 14
Operating expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 484 439 10
Purchased transportation 83 72 15
Rentals and landing fees 23 24 (4 )
Depreciation and amortization 31 30 3
Fuel 112 82 37
Maintenance and repairs 32 28 14
Intercompany charges 14 9 56
Other 84 73 15

Total operating expenses 863 757 14

Operating income $ 150 $ 135 11

Operating margin 14.8 % 15.1 % (30 ) bp
Average daily LTL shipments (in thousands) 70 65 8
Weight per LTL shipment (lbs) 1,130 1,132 —
LTL yield (revenue per hundredweight) $ 17.90 $ 16.55 8
FedEx Freight Segment Revenues
FedEx Freight segment revenues increased 14% during the first quarter due to growth in LTL yield and average daily shipments. LTL yield grew during the first quarter of 2007, reflecting incremental fuel surcharges resulting from higher fuel prices and higher rates. Increased customer demand for our regional and interregional LTL services contributed to the increase in average daily LTL shipments.
The indexed LTL fuel surcharge is based on the average of the national U.S. on-highway average prices for a gallon of diesel fuel, as published by the Department of Energy. The indexed LTL fuel surcharge ranged as follows for the three-month periods ended August 31:

2006 2005
Low 19.5 % 12.5 %
High 21.2 16.8
Weighted-average 20.4 14.5
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FedEx Freight Segment Operating Income
FedEx Freight segment operating income increased 11% during the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to LTL revenue growth. Operating margin declined slightly in the first quarter of 2007 due to the impact of higher purchased transportation and other operating costs. Salaries and employee benefits increased in the first quarter of 2007 from increased staffing to support volume growth. Purchased transportation costs increased in the first quarter of 2007 primarily as a result of volume growth, as well as an increase in the cost of purchased transportation. Fuel costs increased in the first quarter of 2007 due to higher fuel prices; however, our fuel surcharges more than offset the effect of these higher costs.
FEDEX KINKO’S SEGMENT
The following table shows revenues, operating expenses, operating income and operating margin (dollars in millions) for the ~~three- and six-month~~three-month periods ended ~~November 30:~~
August 31:

Three Months Ended

Percent

Six Months Ended

Percent

Percent

   2005

   2004

Change

2005

2004

Change

2006 2005 Change
Revenues

$
528

$
524

1

$
1,045

$
1,014

3

$ 504 $ 517 (3 )
Operating expenses:

Salaries and employee benefits

190

186

2

376

368

2

191 186 3
Rentals

99

107

(7
)

201

209

(4
)

94 102 (8 )
Depreciation and amortization

37

32

16

73

64

14

34 36 (6 )
Maintenance and repairs

19

17

12

37

34

9

15 18 (17 )
Intercompany charges

6

3

100

10

6

67

11 4 NM
Other operating expenses:

Supplies, including paper and toner

70

71

(1
)

137

136

1

65 67 (3 )
Other

91

79

15

179

149

20

84 88 (5 )

Total operating expenses

512

495

3

1,013

966

5

494 501 (1 )

Operating income

$
16

$
29

(45
)

$
32

$
48

(33
)

$ 10 $ 16 (38 )

Operating margin

3.0
%

5.7
%

(270
)bp

3.1
%
4.8
%

(170
)bp

2.0 % 3.1 % (110 ) bp
~~Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.~~
FedEx Kinko’s Segment Revenues
Revenues ~~increased by 1% in the second quarter and 3% in~~decreased during the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006~~2007 due to ~~continued~~declines in copy product revenues. These declines more than offset the growth in package acceptance ~~revenue~~ and retail office product revenues. The declines in copy product revenues are due to decreased demand and a continued competitive pricing environment. In the ~~benefit~~first quarter of 2007, FedEx Kinko’s announced the details of a multi-year network expansion plan, including the model for new centers, which will be approximately one-third the size of a traditional center and will include enhanced pack-and-ship stations and a doubling of the ~~conversion~~number of ~~certain~~retail office products offered. This multi-year expansion of the FedEx ~~World Service Centers~~Kinko’s network is a key strategy relating to FedEx Kinko’s ~~Ship Centers in 2005. Growth in these areas was mostly offset by a decline in our copy product line revenues, due in part to a competitive pricing environment.~~
future revenue growth.
FedEx Kinko’s Segment Operating Income
Operating income decreased ~~$13 million in the second quarter and $16~~$6 million in the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006 as~~2007 due mainly to the ~~increase in package acceptance revenues was more than offset by a decline~~decrease in copy product ~~line revenues, increases in~~revenues. Operating income was also negatively impacted by higher health insurance costs and increased costs associated with employee training and development programs, as well as other ~~operating~~administrative expenses associated with enhancing service, adding 31 new centers and ~~depreciation. The increase for the second quarter and first half~~expansion planning activities to add a total of ~~2006 in other operating expenses was primarily~~approximately 200 new centers during 2007. Rentals decreased due to ~~increased costs related to technology~~reduced equipment rentals as a result of lower copy volumes and ~~product offering initiatives. Increased depreciation was driven by center rebranding and investments in new technology to replace legacy systems.~~favorable lease renegotiations.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
LIQUIDITY
Cash and cash equivalents totaled ~~$786 million~~$2.690 billion at ~~November 30, 2005,~~August 31, 2006, compared to ~~$1.039~~$1.937 billion at May 31, ~~2005.~~2006. The following table provides a summary of our cash flows for the ~~six-month~~three month periods ended ~~November 30~~August 31 (in millions):

2005

2004

2006 2005
Operating activities:

Net income

$
810

$
684

$ 475 $ 339
Noncash charges and credits

954

716

441 445
Changes in operating assets and liabilities

(629
)
(161
)
(251 ) (1 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,135

1,239

665 783

Investing activities:

Capital expenditures and other investing activities

(1,289
)
(1,170
)
(694 ) (670 )
Business acquisition

—

(122
)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,289
)
(1,292
)
(694 ) (670 )

Financing activities:

Proceeds from debt issuances 999 —
Principal payments on debt

(102
)
(73
)
(221 ) (95 )
Dividends paid (28 ) (24 )
Proceeds from stock issuances

53

61

30 18
Dividends paid

(48
)
(42
)
Other, net

(2
)
—

Net cash used in financing activities

(99
)
(54
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

$
(253
)
$
(107
)
Other 2 —

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 782 (101 )

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 753 $ 12

Cash Provided by Operating Activities.Cash flows from operating activities decreased by ~~$106~~$118 million in the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006. Increased~~2007 as increased earnings ~~in the first half of 2006~~ were more than offset by ~~the payout of previously accrued amounts related to our 2005 incentive compensation plans,~~ an increase in receivables due to revenue growth and ~~increased~~ contributions to our principal U.S. domestic pension plans. ~~During the first half of 2006 and 2005, we~~We made tax-deductible voluntary ~~tax deductible~~ contributions to our principal U.S. domestic pension plans of $100 million in the first quarter of 2007. On September 1, 2006, we made additional tax-deductible voluntary contributions to our qualified U.S. domestic pension plans of $382 million. On September 1, 2005, we made tax-deductible voluntary contributions totaling $456 million ~~and $300 million, respectively.~~
to our qualified U.S. domestic pension plans.
Cash Used for Investing ~~Activities.~~Activities. Capital expenditures during the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006~~2007 were ~~10%~~4% higher than the prior year period largely due to planned ~~aircraft~~ expenditures atfor FedEx ~~Express primarily to support IP volume growth.~~Ground’s comprehensive network expansion. See “Capital Resources” below for further discussion. In
Debt Financing Activities. On August 2, 2006, we filed an updated shelf registration statement with the SEC. The new registration statement does not limit the amount of any future offering. By using this shelf registration statement, we may sell, in one or more future offerings, any combination of our unsecured debt securities and common stock.
On August 8, 2006, under the new shelf registration statement, we issued $1 billion of senior unsecured debt, comprised of floating rate notes totaling $500 million due in August 2007, and fixed rate notes totaling $500 million due in August 2009. The floating rate notes bear interest at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 0.08%, reset on a quarterly basis. As of August 31, 2006, the floating interest rate was 5.58%. The fixed rate notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.5%, payable semi-annually. We are using the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, including the funding of acquisitions.
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During the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2005, our investing activities included our acquisition~~2007, $200 million of ~~FedEx SmartPost (formerly known as Parcel Direct), a division~~senior unsecured debt and $18 million of ~~a privately held company, for $122 million in cash.~~
~~Debt Financing Activities.~~   ~~The increase in principal payments on debt primarily relates to scheduled payments on our capital leases.~~ medium term notes matured and were repaid.
A ~~new~~ $1.0 billion ~~five-year~~ revolving credit ~~facility was executed in July 2005 and replaced our prior revolving credit facilities. The revolving credit facility~~agreement is available to finance our operations and other cash flow needs and to provide support for the issuance of commercial paper. Any commercial paper borrowings reduce the amount available under the revolving credit facility. At November 30, 2005, no commercial paper was outstanding and the entire $1.0 billion under the revolving credit facility was available for future borrowings. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility will bear interest at short-term interest rates (based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Rate) plus a margin dependent upon our senior unsecured long-term debt ratings.
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Our revolving credit agreement contains a financial covenant, which requires us to maintain a leverage ratio of adjusted debt (long-term debt, including the current portion of such debt, plus six times rentals and landing fees) to capital (adjusted debt plus total common stockholders’ investment) that does not exceed 0.7 to 1.0. Our leverage ratio of adjusted debt to capital was 0.6 at August 31, 2006. We are in compliance with this and all other restrictive covenants of our revolving credit agreement and do not expect the covenants to ~~significantly~~ affect our operations.
~~We also use capital~~ As of August 31, 2006, no commercial paper was outstanding and ~~operating leases to finance a portion of our aircraft, facility, vehicles and equipment needs. In addition, we have a $1.0 billion shelf registration statement filed with~~ the SEC to provide flexibility and efficiency when obtaining certain financing. Under this shelf registration statement we may issue, in one or more offerings, unsecured debt securities, common stock or a combination of such instruments. The entire $1.0 billion isunder the revolving credit facility was available for future ~~financings.~~
borrowings.
Dividends.~~Dividends~~We paid $28 million of dividends in the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006~~2007 and ~~2005 were $48~~$24 million ~~and $42 million, respectively.~~in the first quarter of 2006. On ~~November~~August 18, ~~2005,~~2006, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of ~~$0.08~~$0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on ~~January 3,~~October 2, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on ~~December 13, 2005.~~
September 11, 2006.
Other Liquidity ~~Information.~~Information. We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations, our commercial paper program, revolving bank credit ~~facilities~~facility and shelf registration statement will adequately meet our working capital and ~~capital expenditure~~investing activities needs for the foreseeable ~~future.~~
future and finance our pending acquisitions. In the future, other forms of secured financing may be used to obtain capital assets if we determine that they best suit our needs. We have been successful in obtaining investment capital, both domestic and international, although the marketplace for such capital can become restricted depending on a variety of economic factors. We believe the capital resources available to us provide flexibility to access the most efficient markets for financing capital acquisitions, including aircraft, and are adequate for our future capital needs.
We have a senior unsecured debt credit rating from Standard & Poor’s of BBB and a commercial paper rating of A-2. Moody’s Investors Service has assigned us a senior unsecured debt credit rating of Baa2 and a commercial paper rating of P-2. Moody’s characterizes our ratings outlook as “stable,” while Standard & Poor’s characterizes our ratings outlook as “positive.” If our credit ratings drop, our interest expense may increase. If our commercial paper ratings drop below current levels, we may have difficulty utilizing the commercial paper market. If our senior unsecured debt ratings drop below investment grade, our access to financing may become more limited.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our operations are capital intensive, characterized by significant investments in aircraft, vehicles, technology, ~~package-handling~~package handling facilities and sort equipment. The amount and timing of capital additions depend on various factors, including pre-existing contractual commitments, anticipated volume growth, domestic and international economic conditions, new or enhanced services, geographical expansion of services, competition, availability of satisfactory financing and actions of regulatory authorities.
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The following table compares capital expenditures by asset category and reportable segment for the ~~three- and six-month~~three-month periods ended ~~November 30~~August 31 (in millions):

Percent Change

2005/2004

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months

Six Months

Dollar Percent

     2005

     2004

   2005

   2004

Ended

Ended

2006 2005 Change Change
Aircraft and related equipment

$
208

$
421

$
484

$
554

(51
)

(13
)

$ 302 $ 276 $ 26 9
Facilities and sort
equipment

137

124

229

221

10

4

101 92 9 10
Information and technology investments

94

87

185

167

8

11

86 91 (5 ) (5 )
Vehicles

166

113

342

170

47

101

163 176 (13 ) (7 )
Other equipment

50

36

86

63

39

37

47 36 11 31

Total capital expenditures

$
655

$
781

$
1,326

$
1,175

(16
)

13

$ 699 $ 671 $ 28 4

FedEx Express segment

$
336

$
477

$
724

$
642

(30
)

13

$ 394 $ 388 $ 6 2
FedEx Ground segment

138

135

254

224

2

13

134 116 18 16
FedEx Freight segment

94

82

176

143

15

23

86 82 4 5
FedEx Kinko’s segment

32

32

47

61

—

(23
)

24 14 10 71
Other, principally FedEx Services

55

55

125

105

—

19

61 71 (10 ) (14 )

Total capital expenditures

$
655

$
781

$
1,326

$
1,175

(16
)

13

$ 699 $ 671 $ 28 4

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Capital expenditures during the first ~~half~~quarter of ~~2006~~2007 were higher than the prior year period primarily due to ~~the timing of planned aircraft expenditures at FedEx Express to support IP volume growth. Also, additional~~ investments ~~were made~~ in the FedEx Ground ~~and FedEx Freight networks~~network to support ~~growth in customer demand.~~volume growth. We expect capital expenditures of approximately $3.0 billion for 2007, compared to $2.5 billion ~~for 2006, compared~~in 2006. Much of the anticipated increase in 2007 is due to ~~$2.2 billion in 2005. The expected year-over-year increase will fund planned aircraft purchases~~facility expansions at FedEx Express, vehicle expenditures at FedEx Ground to support ~~future IP volume growth~~network expansions and replacement ~~vehicles~~needs and the addition of new locations at FedEx ~~Express.~~Kinko’s based on their new center model. We also plan to continue ~~to invest~~investing in ~~infrastructure upgrades and~~ productivity-enhancing technologies and the multi-year capacity expansion of the FedEx Ground ~~network and growth and replacement vehicle needs at FedEx Freight.~~
network.
Because of substantial lead times associated with the manufacture or modification of aircraft, we must generally plan our aircraft orders or modifications three to eight years in advance. While we also pursue market opportunities to purchase aircraft when they become available, we must make commitments regarding our airlift requirements years before aircraft are actually needed. We are closely managing our capital spending based on current and anticipated volume ~~levels and will defer or limit capital additions where economically feasible, while continuing to invest strategically in growing service lines.~~levels.
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CONTRACTUAL CASH OBLIGATIONS
~~As required under SEC rules and regulations, the~~
The following table sets forth a summary of our contractual cash obligations as of ~~November 30, 2005.~~August 31, 2006. Certain of these contractual obligations are reflected in our balance sheet, while others are disclosed as future obligations under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Except for the current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, this table does not include amounts already recorded on our balance sheet as current liabilities at ~~November 30, 2005.~~August 31, 2006. Accordingly, this table is not meant to represent a forecast of our total cash expenditures for any of the periods presented.

Payments Due by Fiscal Year
(in millions)

2006(1)

2007

2008

2009

2010

Thereafter

Total

Amounts reflected in Balance Sheet:

Long-term debt

$
261

$
844

$
—

$
500

$
—

$
788

$
2,393

Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾⁽³⁾

14

22

99

11

95

130

371

Other cash obligations not reflected in Balance Sheet:

Unconditional purchase obligations⁽³⁾

638

734

485

706

638

968

4,169

Interest on long-term debt

68

109

83

83

65

1,665

2,073

Operating leases⁽³⁾

908

1,554

1,391

1,220

1,072

7,581

13,726

Total

$
1,889

$
3,263

$
2,058

$
2,520

$
1,870

$
11,132

$
22,732

⁽¹⁾~~Cash obligations for the remainder of 2006.~~
⁽²⁾~~Capital lease obligations represent principal and interest payments.~~
⁽³⁾~~See Note 7 to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements.~~
Subsequent to November 30, 2005, FedEx Express entered into an amendment that rescheduled the delivery of certain A380 aircraft. The amendment will result in one less delivery in 2009 and one additional delivery in 2010.

Payments Due by Fiscal Year
(in millions)
There-
2007⁽¹⁾ 2008 2009 2010 2011 after Total
Amounts reflected in Balance Sheet:

Long-term debt $ 625 $ 500 $ 500 $ 499 $ 249 $ 539 $ 2,912
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾⁽³⁾
17 100 12 97 8 144 378
Other cash obligations not reflected in Balance Sheet:

Unconditional purchase obligations⁽³⁾
1,003 761 700 830 596 383 4,273
Interest on long-term debt 125 118 110 79 65 1,599 2,096
Operating leases⁽³⁾
1,297 1,521 1,330 1,150 1,012 6,896 13,206

Total $ 3,067 $ 3,000 $ 2,652 $ 2,655 $ 1,930 $ 9,561 $ 22,865

⁽¹⁾ Cash obligations for the remainder of 2007.
⁽²⁾ Capital lease obligations represent principal and interest payments.
⁽³⁾ See Note 8 to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements.
We have certain contingent liabilities that are not accrued in our balance sheet in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These contingent liabilities are not included in the table above.
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Amounts Reflected in Balance Sheet
We have certain financial instruments representing potential commitments, not reflected in the table above, that were incurred in the normal course of business to support our operations, including surety bonds and standby letters of credit. These instruments are generally required under certain U.S. self-insurance programs and are also used in the normal course of international operations. While the notional amounts of these instruments are material, there are no additional contingent liabilities associated with them because the underlying liabilities are already reflected in our balance sheet.
We have other long-term liabilities reflected in our balance sheet, including deferred income taxes, non-qualified pension and postretirement healthcare liabilities and other self-insurance accruals. The payment obligations associated with these liabilities are not reflected in the table above due to the absence of scheduled maturities. Therefore, the timing of these payments cannot be determined, except for amounts estimated to be payable within twelve months that are included in current liabilities.
Other Cash Obligations Not Reflected in Balance Sheet
The amounts reflected in the table above for purchase commitments represent non-cancelable agreements to purchase goods or services. Such contracts include those for certain purchases of aircraft, aircraft modifications, vehicles, facilities, computers, printing and other equipment and advertising and promotions contracts. In addition, we have committed to modify our DC10 aircraft for passenger-to-freighter and two-man cockpit configurations, which is reflected in the table above. Commitments to
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purchase aircraft in passenger configuration do not include the attendant costs to modify these aircraft for cargo transport unless we have entered into a non-cancelable ~~commitment.~~commitment to modify such aircraft. Open purchase orders that are cancelable are not considered unconditional purchase obligations for financial reporting purposes and are not included in the table above. Such purchase orders often represent authorizations to purchase rather than binding agreements.
The amounts reflected in the table above for interest on long-term debt represent future interest payments due on our long-term debt, which are primarily fixed rate.
The amounts reflected in the table above for operating leases represent future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (principally aircraft and facilities) with an initial or remaining term in excess of one year at ~~November 30, 2005.~~August 31, 2006. In the past, we financed a significant portion of our aircraft needs (and certain other equipment needs) using operating leases (a type of “off-balance sheet financing”). At the time that the decision to lease was made, we determined that these operating leases would provide economic benefits favorable to ownership with respect to market values, liquidity or after-tax cash flows.
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, our operating leases are not recorded in our balance sheet. Credit rating agencies routinely use information concerning minimum lease payments required for our operating leases to calculate our debt capacity. In addition, we have guarantees under certain operating leases, amounting to $34 million as of November 30, 2005, for the residual values of vehicles and facilities at the end of the respective operating lease periods. Although some of these leased assets may have a residual value at the end of the lease term that is less than the value specified in the related operating lease agreement, we do not believe it is probable that we will be required to fund material amounts under the terms of these guarantee arrangements. Accordingly, no material accruals have been recognized for these guarantees.
In the future, other forms of secured financing and direct purchases may be used to obtain capital assets if we determine that they best suit our needs. We have been successful in obtaining investment capital, both domestic and international, for long-term leases on acceptable terms, although the marketplace for such capital can become restricted depending on a variety of economic factors. We believe the capital resources
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~~available to us provide flexibility to access the most efficient markets for financing capital acquisitions, including aircraft, and are adequate for our future capital needs.~~
We have a senior unsecured debt credit rating from Standard & Poor’s of BBB and a commercial paper rating of A-2. Moody’s Investors Service has assigned us a senior unsecured debt credit rating of Baa2 and a commercial paper rating of P-2. Moody’s characterizes our ratings outlook as “stable,” while Standard and Poor’s recently upgraded our ratings outlook to “positive.” If our credit ratings drop, our interest expense may increase; similarly, we anticipate that our interest expense may decrease if our credit ratings are raised. If our commercial paper ratings drop below current levels, we may have difficulty utilizing the commercial paper market. If our senior unsecured debt ratings drop below investment grade, our access to financing may become more limited.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ~~POLICIES AND~~ ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to ~~adopt accounting policies and~~ make significant judgments and estimates to develop amounts reflected and disclosed in the financial statements. In many cases, there are alternative policies or estimation techniques that could be used. We maintain a thorough process to review the application of our accounting policies and to evaluate the appropriateness of the many estimates that are required to prepare the financial statements of a large, global corporation. However, even under optimal circumstances, estimates routinely require adjustment based on changing circumstances and ~~the receipt of~~ new or better information.
Information regarding our “Critical Accounting ~~Policies and~~ Estimates” can be found in our Annual Report. The four critical accounting policies that we believe are either the most judgmental, or involve the selection or application of alternative accounting policies, and are material to our financial statements are those relating to pension cost, self-insurance accruals, long-lived assets and revenue recognition. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and with our independent registered public accounting firm. In addition, Note 1 to the financial statements in our Annual Report contains a summary of our significant accounting policies.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this report, including (but not limited to) those contained in “Outlook,” “Liquidity,” “Capital Resources” and “Contractual Cash Obligations,” are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to ~~the~~our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, plans, objectives, future performance and ~~business of FedEx.~~business. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “intends” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated (expressed or implied) by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as:
·
economic conditions in the global markets in which we operate;
·       ~~any impacts on our business resulting from new domestic or international government regulation, including regulatory actions affecting aviation rights, security requirements and labor rules;~~-40-
·
the impact of any international conflicts or terrorist activities on the United States and global economies in general, the transportation industry or ~~FedEx~~us in particular, and what effects these events will have on our costs or the demand for our services;
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·
damage to our reputation or loss of brand equity;
disruptions to the Internet or our technology infrastructure, including those impacting our computer systems and Web site;
the price and availability of jet and diesel fuel;
the impact of intense competition on our ability to maintain or increase our prices (including our fuel surcharge in response to rising fuel costs) or to maintain or grow our market share;
our ability to manage our cost structure for capital expenditures and operating expenses, and match ~~them, especially those relating to aircraft, vehicle and sort capacity,~~it to shifting and future customer volume levels;
·
our ability to effectively operate, integrate, leverage and ~~leverage the~~grow acquired businesses, including FedEx Kinko’s, ~~business;~~
·       ~~sudden~~ and to continue to support the value we allocate to these acquired businesses, including their goodwill;
any impacts on our businesses resulting from new domestic or international government regulation, including regulatory actions affecting global aviation rights, increased air cargo and other security requirements, and tax, accounting, labor or environmental rules;
changes in ~~fuel prices or~~foreign currency exchange ~~rates;~~
·rates, especially in the Japanese yen, Taiwan dollar, Canadian dollar and euro, which can affect our sales levels and foreign currency sales prices;
our ability to defend against challenges to the status of FedEx Ground’s owner-operators as independent contractors, rather than employees;
any liability resulting from and the costs of defending against class-action litigation, such as wage-and-hour and race discrimination claims, and any other legal proceedings;
the outcome of voting by the pilots of FedEx Express to ratify the tentative four-year collective bargaining agreement reached in August 2006;
our ability to maintain orgood relationships with our employees and prevent attempts by labor organizations to organize groups of our employees, which could significantly increase our ~~fuel surcharges in response~~operating costs;
a shortage of qualified labor and our ability to ~~rising fuel prices due to competitive pressures;~~
·mitigate this shortage through recruiting and retention efforts and productivity gains;
increasing costs and the volatility of costs for employee benefits, especially pension and healthcare benefits;
significant changes in the volumes of shipments transported through our networks, customer demand for our various services or the prices we obtain for our services;
·       ~~our ability to successfully defend against challenges to our independent contractor model;~~
·       ~~the outcome of negotiations to reach a new collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the pilots of FedEx Express;~~
·
market acceptance of our new service and growth initiatives;
·       ~~competition from other providers of transportation, e-commerce and business services, including our ability to compete with new or improved services offered by our competitors;~~-41-
·
the impact of technology developments on our operations and on demand for our ~~services;~~
·       ~~technology infrastructure disruptions, including those impacting~~services (for example, the ~~Internet or our computer systems~~impact that low-cost home copiers and ~~Web site;~~
·       ~~our ability to obtain and maintain aviation rights in important international markets;~~
·printers are having on demand for FedEx Kinko’s copy services);
adverse weather conditions or natural ~~disasters;~~
·disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, which can damage our property, disrupt our operations, increase fuel costs and adversely affect shipment levels;
widespread outbreak of an illness, such as avian influenza (bird flu), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis;
availability of financing on terms acceptable to us and our ability to maintain our current credit ~~ratings;~~ratings, especially given the capital intensity of our operations; and
·
other risks and uncertainties you can find in our press releases and SEC ~~filings.~~
filings, including the risk factors identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition” in our Annual Report, as updated by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
As a result of these and other factors, no assurance can be given as to our future results and achievements. Accordingly, a forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances and those future events or circumstances may not occur. You should not place undue reliance on ~~the~~ forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date ~~of this report.~~on which they are made. We ~~are under~~undertake no ~~obligation, and we expressly disclaim any~~ obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
At August 31, 2006, we had approximately $500 million of outstanding floating-rate senior unsecured debt issued in August 2006 for working capital and general corporate purposes, including the funding of acquisitions. We have not employed interest rate hedging to mitigate the risks with respect to these borrowings. A hypothetical 10% increase in the interest rate on our outstanding floating-rate borrowings would not have a material effect on our results of operations. As of ~~November 30, 2005,~~August 31, 2006, there had been no other material changes in our market risk sensitive instruments and positions since the disclosure in our Annual Report. While we are a global provider of transportation, e-commerce and business services, the substantial majority of our transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars. The distribution of our foreign currency denominated transactions is such that foreign currency declines in some areas of the world are often offset by foreign currency gains ~~of comparable magnitude~~ in other areas of the world. ~~Our~~The principal ~~exposure to~~ foreign currency exchange rate risks isto which we are exposed are in the Japanese yen, Taiwan dollar, Canadian dollar and euro. Foreign currency fluctuations during the ~~three- and six-month periods~~three-month period ended ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 did not have a material effect on our results of operations.
We have market risk for changes in the price of jet and diesel fuel; however, this risk is largely mitigated by ~~revenue from~~ our fuel surcharges. However, our fuel surcharges have a lag that exists before they are adjusted for changes in fuel prices and fuel prices can fluctuate within certain ranges before resulting in a change in our fuel surcharges. Therefore, our operating income may be affected should the spot price of fuel ~~continue to fluctuate~~suddenly change by a significant ~~amounts~~amount or change by amounts that do not result in a change in our fuel surcharges.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The management of FedEx, with the participation of our principal executive and financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to FedEx management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of ~~November 30, 2005~~August 31, 2006 (the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).
During our fiscal quarter ended ~~November 30, 2005,~~August 31, 2006, no change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For a description of all material pending legal proceedings, see Note 9 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
On August 26, 2006, FedEx Express and the union that represents the pilots of FedEx Express reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The new agreement is subject to ratification by the pilots. Otherwise, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report (under the heading “Risk Factors” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition”) in response to Part I, Item 1A of Form 10-K.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the FedEx Corporation annual meeting of stockholders held on September 25, 2006, FedEx’s stockholders took the following actions:
The stockholders elected fourteen directors, each for a one-year term. The tabulation of votes with respect to each nominee for director was as follows:

Nominee For Withheld
Frederick W. Smith 277,393,999 5,857,411
James L. Barksdale 254,669,693 28,581,717
August A. Busch IV 279,289,785 3,961,625
John A. Edwardson 279,306,801 3,944,609
Judith L. Estrin 276,072,238 7,179,172
J. Kenneth Glass 278,063,467 5,187,943
Philip Greer 277,321,385 5,930,025
J.R. Hyde, III 276,490,900 �� 6,760,510
Shirley A. Jackson 277,804,310 5,447,100
Steven R. Loranger 280,134,422 3,116,988
Charles T. Manatt 280,079,815 3,171,595
Joshua I. Smith 277,439,719 5,811,691
Paul S. Walsh 278,810,864 4,440,546
Peter S. Willmott 250,759,295 32,492,115
The stockholders approved the adoption of amendments to FedEx’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and Restated Bylaws to eliminate all supermajority voting requirements by a vote of 275,652,470 for and 1,689,235 against. There were 5,909,705 abstentions. The Board of Directors has restated FedEx’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and Restated Bylaws to reflect the simple majority vote amendments. The resulting Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation has been executed, acknowledged, filed and recorded in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law and is attached to this Report as Exhibit 3.1. The resulting Amended and Restated Bylaws are attached to this Report as Exhibit 3.2.
The Audit Committee’s designation of Ernst & Young LLP as FedEx’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2007 was ratified by the stockholders. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows:
• 279,620,062 votes for
• 1,791,986 votes against
• 1,839,362 abstentions
• There were no broker non-votes for this item.
A stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors report on the scientific and economic analyses relevant to FedEx’s environmental policy concerning greenhouse gases was not approved by stockholders. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows:
• 11,866,241 votes for
• 201,298,753 votes against
• 36,949,949 abstentions
• 33,136,467 broker non-votes
A stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the necessary steps to amend FedEx’s governance documents to provide that each director nominee be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast at an annual meeting of stockholders was not approved by stockholders. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows:
• 111,420,718 votes for
• 132,447,517 votes against
• 6,246,708 abstentions
• 33,136,467 broker non-votes
~~For the information called for by this item, see FedEx’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 26, 2005 and filed September 28, 2005.~~-44-
Item 6. Exhibits
~~Exhibit~~
~~Number~~
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
~~10.1~~
3.1
~~Amendments~~Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of FedEx Corporation.
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of FedEx Corporation.
10.1 Seventh Addendum dated ~~October 26, 2005~~July 31, 2006 to the Transportation Agreement dated January 10, 2001, as amended, between ~~The~~the United States Postal Service and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
~~10.2~~
Amendment No.1 dated December 20, 2005 to the Airbus A380-800F Purchase Agreement dated as of July 12, 2002 between AVSA, S.A.R.L. and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
~~12.1~~
10.2
~~Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.~~
~~15.1~~
~~Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.~~
~~31.1~~
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~31.2~~
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~32.1~~
~~Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.~~
~~32.2~~
~~Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.~~
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~~SIGNATURE~~
~~Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.~~
~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~Date: December 22, 2005~~
~~/s/ JOHN L. MERINO~~
~~JOHN L. MERINO~~
~~CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT~~
~~PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER~~
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~~EXHIBIT INDEX~~
~~Exhibit~~
~~Number~~
~~Description of Exhibit~~
~~10.1~~
~~Amendments dated October 26, 2005 to the~~ Transportation Agreement dated ~~January 10, 2001, as amended,~~July 31, 2006 between ~~The~~the United States Postal Service and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
~~10.2~~
Amendment No.1 dated December 20, 2005 to the Airbus A380-800F Purchase Agreement dated as of July 12, 2002 between AVSA, S.A.R.L. and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
12.1
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
~~15.1~~
15.1 Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.
~~31.1~~
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~31.2~~
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~32.1~~
32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~32.2~~
32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FEDEX CORPORATION
Date: September 25, 2006 /s/ JOHN L. MERINO
JOHN L. MERINO
CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
3.1 Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of FedEx Corporation.
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of FedEx Corporation.
10.1 Seventh Addendum dated July 31, 2006 to the Transportation Agreement dated January 10, 2001, as amended, between the United States Postal Service and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
10.2 Transportation Agreement dated July 31, 2006 between the United States Postal Service and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
15.1 Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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	November 30,
	2005			May 31,
	(Unaudited)			2005
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	786	$	1,039
Receivables, less allowances of $142 and $125		3,546		3,297
Spare parts, supplies and fuel, less allowances of $147 and $142		278		250
Deferred income taxes		520		510
Prepaid expenses and other		162		173
Total current assets		5,292		5,269
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST		23,244		22,017
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		12,969		12,374
Net property and equipment		10,275		9,643
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS
Goodwill		2,826		2,835
Prepaid pension cost		1,537		1,272
Intangible and other assets		1,281		1,385
Total other long-term assets		5,644		5,492
		$	21,211	$	20,404

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price			Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Oustanding at beginning of period	19,660,743			$	57.67	17,359,382			$	51.96
Granted	123,405			83.73		2,929,640			89.41
Exercised	(825,572	)		42.82		(1,301,345	)		41.16
Canceled	(36,316	)		72.47		(65,417	)		74.61
Oustanding at end of period	18,922,260			58.46		18,922,260			58.46

				Aircraft-
	Aircraft			Related(1)			Other(2)			Total
2006 (remainder)		$	50		$	122		$	466	$	638
2007		327			212			195		734
2008		290			91			104		485
2009		567			60			79		706
2010		517			61			60		638
Thereafter		625			74			269		968


			Aircraft-
	Aircraft		Related⁽¹⁾		Other⁽²⁾		Total
2007 (remainder)	$	149	$	101	$	753	$	1,003
2008		431		113		217		761
2009		480		61		159		700
2010		659		67		104		830
2011		460		66		70		596
Thereafter		157		8		218		383

	Three Months Ended							Percent			Six Months Ended						Percent
	2005			2004(2)				Change			2005(1)			2004(2)			Change
Revenues	$	8,090			$	7,334			10		$	15,797		$	14,309			10
Operating income	790				600				32		1,374			1,179				17
Operating margin	9.8		%		8.2		%		160	bp	8.7		%	8.2		%		50	bp
Net income	$	471			$	354			33		$	810		$	684			18
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.53			$	1.15			33		$	2.63		$	2.23			18


							Percent
	2006			2005⁽¹⁾			Change
Revenues	$	8,545		$	7,707			11
Operating income		784			584			34
Operating margin		9.2	%		7.6	%		160	bp
Net income	$	475		$	339			40

Diluted earnings per share	$	1.53		$	1.10			39


⁽¹⁾		Operating expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2005 include a $79 million ($49 million, net of tax, or $0.16 per diluted share) charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, predominantly at FedEx Express, which reduced operating margin by 103 basis points.

	Change in							Percent Change				Change in								Percent Change in
	Revenues							in Revenues				Operating Income								Operating Income
	Three				Six			Three		Six		Three				Six				Three			Six
	Months				Months			Months		Months		Months				Months				Months			Months
	Ended				Ended			Ended		Ended		Ended				Ended				Ended			Ended
FedEx Express segment		$	536		$	1,042			11		11		$	143	(2)		$	118	(1)(2)		43			18
FedEx Ground segment		133			279				11		12		28				29				21			10
FedEx Freight segment		112			197				14		12		33				65				32			32
FedEx Kinko’s segment		4			31				1		3		(13		)		(16		)		(45	)		(33	)
Other and Eliminations		(29		)	(61		)		NM		NM		(1		)		(1		)		NM			NM
		$	756		$	1,488			10		10		$	190			$	195			32			17


	Revenues						Operating Income
	Dollar			Percent			Dollar			Percent
	Change			Change			Change			Change
FedEx Express segment⁽¹⁾	$	518			10		$	182			64
FedEx Ground segment		198			16			9			6
FedEx Freight segment		121			14			15			11
FedEx Kinko’s segment		(13	)		(3	)		(6	)		(38	)
Other and Eliminations		14		NM				—		NM

	$	838			11		$	200			34


⁽¹⁾		FedEx Express operating expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2005 include a $75 million charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases.


⁽¹⁾		Other revenues includes FedEx Trade Networks.

⁽²⁾		Operating expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2005 include a $75 million charge, primarily recorded in rentals and landing fees, to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, which reduced operating margin by 146 basis points.


⁽¹⁾		Package and freight statistics include only the operations of FedEx Express.


⁽¹⁾		Package statistics include only the operations of FedEx Ground.

	Three Months			Six Months
	Ended			Ended
Low		3.00	%		2.50	%
High		4.50			4.50
Average		3.67			3.17

													Percent Change
													2005/2004
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended						Three Months			Six Months							Dollar			Percent
	2005			2004			2005			2004			Ended			Ended			2006		2005		Change			Change
Aircraft and related equipment		$	208		$	421		$	484		$	554		(51	)		(13	)	$	302	$	276	$	26			9
Facilities and sort equipment		137			124			229			221			10			4			101		92		9			10
Information and technology investments		94			87			185			167			8			11			86		91		(5	)		(5	)
Vehicles		166			113			342			170			47			101			163		176		(13	)		(7	)
Other equipment		50			36			86			63			39			37			47		36		11			31

Total capital expenditures		$	655		$	781		$	1,326		$	1,175		(16	)		13		$	699	$	671	$	28			4

FedEx Express segment		$	336		$	477		$	724		$	642		(30	)		13		$	394	$	388	$	6			2
FedEx Ground segment		138			135			254			224			2			13			134		116		18			16
FedEx Freight segment		94			82			176			143			15			23			86		82		4			5
FedEx Kinko’s segment		32			32			47			61			—			(23	)		24		14		10			71
Other, principally FedEx Services		55			55			125			105			—			19			61		71		(10	)		(14	)

Total capital expenditures		$	655		$	781		$	1,326		$	1,175		(16	)		13		$	699	$	671	$	28			4

	Payments Due by Fiscal Year (in millions)
	2006(1)		2007		2008		2009		2010		Thereafter			Total
Amounts reflected in Balance Sheet:
Long-term debt	$	261	$	844	$	—	$	500	$	—		$	788	$	2,393
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾⁽³⁾	14		22		99		11		95			130		371
Other cash obligations not reflected in Balance Sheet:
Unconditional purchase obligations⁽³⁾	638		734		485		706		638			968		4,169
Interest on long-term debt	68		109		83		83		65			1,665		2,073
Operating leases⁽³⁾	908		1,554		1,391		1,220		1,072			7,581		13,726
Total	$	1,889	$	3,263	$	2,058	$	2,520	$	1,870		$	11,132	$	22,732


	Payments Due by Fiscal Year
	(in millions)
											There-
	2007⁽¹⁾		2008		2009		2010		2011		after		Total
Amounts reflected in Balance Sheet:
Long-term debt	$	625	$	500	$	500	$	499	$	249	$	539	$	2,912
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾⁽³⁾		17		100		12		97		8		144		378
Other cash obligations not reflected in Balance Sheet:
Unconditional purchase obligations⁽³⁾		1,003		761		700		830		596		383		4,273
Interest on long-term debt		125		118		110		79		65		1,599		2,096
Operating leases⁽³⁾		1,297		1,521		1,330		1,150		1,012		6,896		13,206

Total	$	3,067	$	3,000	$	2,652	$	2,655	$	1,930	$	9,561	$	22,865


⁽¹⁾		Cash obligations for the remainder of 2007.

⁽²⁾		Capital lease obligations represent principal and interest payments.

⁽³⁾		See Note 8 to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements.


Nominee	For		Withheld
Frederick W. Smith		277,393,999		5,857,411
James L. Barksdale		254,669,693		28,581,717
August A. Busch IV		279,289,785		3,961,625
John A. Edwardson		279,306,801		3,944,609
Judith L. Estrin		276,072,238		7,179,172
J. Kenneth Glass		278,063,467		5,187,943
Philip Greer		277,321,385		5,930,025
J.R. Hyde, III		276,490,900	��	6,760,510
Shirley A. Jackson		277,804,310		5,447,100
Steven R. Loranger		280,134,422		3,116,988
Charles T. Manatt		280,079,815		3,171,595
Joshua I. Smith		277,439,719		5,811,691
Paul S. Walsh		278,810,864		4,440,546
Peter S. Willmott		250,759,295		32,492,115

•		279,620,062 votes for
•		1,791,986 votes against
•		1,839,362 abstentions
•		There were no broker non-votes for this item.

•		11,866,241 votes for
•		201,298,753 votes against
•		36,949,949 abstentions
•		33,136,467 broker non-votes

•		111,420,718 votes for
•		132,447,517 votes against
•		6,246,708 abstentions
•		33,136,467 broker non-votes

~~Exhibit~~ ~~Number~~
Exhibit
Number		Description of Exhibit
~~10.1~~ 3.1		~~Amendments~~Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of FedEx Corporation.

3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of FedEx Corporation.

10.1		Seventh Addendum dated ~~October 26, 2005~~July 31, 2006 to the Transportation Agreement dated January 10, 2001, as amended, between ~~The~~the United States Postal Service and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
~~10.2~~		Amendment No.1 dated December 20, 2005 to the Airbus A380-800F Purchase Agreement dated as of July 12, 2002 between AVSA, S.A.R.L. and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
~~12.1~~ 10.2		~~Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.~~
~~15.1~~		~~Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.~~
~~31.1~~		Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~31.2~~		Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~32.1~~		~~Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.~~
~~32.2~~		~~Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.~~

	~~FEDEX CORPORATION~~
~~Date: December 22, 2005~~	~~/s/ JOHN L. MERINO~~
	~~JOHN L. MERINO~~
	~~CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT~~
	~~PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER~~

~~Exhibit~~ ~~Number~~		~~Description of Exhibit~~
~~10.1~~		~~Amendments dated October 26, 2005 to the~~ Transportation Agreement dated ~~January 10, 2001, as amended,~~July 31, 2006 between ~~The~~the United States Postal Service and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
~~10.2~~		Amendment No.1 dated December 20, 2005 to the Airbus A380-800F Purchase Agreement dated as of July 12, 2002 between AVSA, S.A.R.L. and Federal Express Corporation. Confidential treatment has been requested for confidential commercial and financial information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
12.1		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
~~15.1~~
15.1		Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.
~~31.1~~
31.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~31.2~~
31.2		Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~32.1~~
32.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
~~32.2~~
32.2		Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


	FEDEX CORPORATION
Date: September 25, 2006	/s/ JOHN L. MERINO
	JOHN L. MERINO
	CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER