Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
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AirNet Systems, Inc.
Gary Qualmann
(614) 409-4832
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InvestQuest, Inc.
Bob Lentz
(614) 876-1900
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AirNet Systems, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio
(May 11, 2007) AirNet Systems, Inc. (AMEX: ANS) today reported net income of $1.9
million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2007 versus $1.7 million, or $0.17 per
diluted share, for the same period a year ago.
Total net revenues were $41.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $42.7
million for the same period last year. A $1.8 million decline in Bank Services revenues compared
to the first quarter 2006 was partially offset by a combined increase of $0.6 million in net
revenues for Express Services and Aviation Services versus the first quarter 2006.
Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $2.0 million for the first quarter 2007
versus $3.0 million for the comparable period in 2006. First quarter 2007 income from continuing
operations benefited from a $0.9 million gain on disposition of aircraft, primarily reflecting the
excess of insurance proceeds over the net book value of the aircraft. Excluding the gain on
aircraft disposition, income from continuing operations before income taxes for the first quarter
2007 was $1.1 million compared to $3.0 million for the same period in 2006.
First Quarter 2007 Results
Revenues
Bank Services net revenues decreased approximately 6% to $26.5 million for the first quarter 2007
from $28.3 million for the same period last year. The results reflect a net decline of
approximately 22% in total pounds shipped per flying day for Bank Services compared to the first
quarter 2006 and a 4% decline in fuel surcharge revenues.
Express Services net revenues for the first quarter 2007 were $14.2 million compared to $14.0
million for the same period in the prior year. This increase was principally due to the higher
average weight per shipment in the first quarter 2007 and rate increases compared to the same
period last year. Fuel surcharge revenues were approximately $0.4 million, or 18%, below the first
quarter 2006.
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses were $39.4 million for the first quarter 2007 and $39.2 million for the
same period last year. As noted above, there was a $0.9 million net gain on the disposition of
aircraft in the first quarter 2007. Excluding this net gain on disposition of aircraft, total costs
and expenses for the first quarter of 2007 and 2006 were $40.3 million and $39.2 million,
respectively, representing an increase of $1.1 million, or 3% above last year.
The increase in total costs and expenses compared to the first quarter 2006 was principally due to
higher aircraft maintenance of $7.3 million, which was $3.2 million above the same period last year
reflecting the expensing of a significant portion of engine maintenance program payments, major
overhauls of certain jet engines not on the manufacturers engine maintenance program, scheduled
major inspection and component replacements, and costs related to increased retail maintenance
services provided to third parties. Additionally, ground courier expense increased $0.7 million to
$8.9 million, primarily due to increases in point-to-point surface shipments in response to greater
demand for such services from AirNets Express Services customers.
Depreciation expense decreased to $1.2 million in the first quarter 2007 from $2.9 million for the
comparable period in 2006. This was attributable to the third quarter 2006 impairment charge, which
lowered the depreciable asset basis of AirNets aircraft, plus lower aircraft engine depreciation
due to the decline in engine hours operated compared to the first quarter 2006. Total aircraft
fuel expense declined $0.9 million to $6.1 million due to a 7% decrease in the number of hours
flown during the first quarter 2007 and approximately 3% lower average fuel prices compared to a
year ago. Contracted air costs decreased $0.4 million to $3.8 million versus the first quarter
2006, primarily due to the reduction in use of third-party air operators.
Interest Expense and Total Debt Outstanding
Interest expense was $0.1 million for the first quarter 2007 versus $0.5 million for the first
quarter 2006 primarily because of lower average debt outstanding. At March 31, 2007, the Companys
total debt outstanding was $7.5 million compared to $54.6 million on the same date last year.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for the first quarter 2007 was $0.1 million compared to $1.1 million
for the same period in 2006. The Company anticipates a lower annual effective tax rate in 2007 due
to changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
AirNet Systems, Inc.
AirNet Systems, Inc. focuses its resources on providing value-added, time-critical aviation
services to a diverse set of customers in the most service-intensive, cost-effective manner
possible. AirNet operates an integrated national transportation network that provides expedited
transportation services to banks and time-critical small package shippers nationwide. AirNets
aircraft are located strategically throughout the United States. To find out more, visit AirNets
website at www.airnet.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical information contained in this news release, the matters discussed,
including, but not limited to, information regarding future economic performance and plans and
objectives of AirNets management, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. When used in this document, the words believe, anticipate, estimate, expect,
intend, may, plan(s), project and similar expressions are intended to be among statements
that identify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties which
could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. The following
factors, in addition to those included in the disclosure under the heading Item 1A Risk Factors
of Part I of AirNets Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements:
potential regulatory changes by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which could increase the
regulation of AirNets business, or the Federal Reserve, which could change the competitive
environment of transporting cancelled checks; changes in check processing and shipment patterns of
Bank Services customers; the continued acceleration of migration of AirNets Bank Services
customers to electronic alternatives to the physical movement of
cancelled checks; AirNets ability to reduce its cost structure to match declining revenues and
operating expenses; disruptions to the Internet or AirNets technology infrastructure, including
those impacting AirNets computer systems and Website; the impact of intense competition on
AirNets ability to maintain or increase its prices for Express Services (including fuel surcharges
in response to rising fuel costs); the impact of prolonged weakness in the United States economy on
time-critical shipment volumes; significant changes in the volume of shipments transported on
AirNets air transportation network, customer demand for AirNets various services or the prices it
obtains for its services; disruptions to operations due to adverse weather conditions, air traffic
control-related constraints or aircraft accidents; potential further declines in the values of
aircraft in AirNets fleet and any related asset impairment charges; potential changes in locally
and federally mandated security requirements; increases in aviation fuel costs not fully offset by
AirNets fuel surcharge program; acts of war and terrorist activities; the acceptance of AirNets
time-critical service offerings within targeted Express markets; technological advances and
increases in the use of electronic funds transfers; the availability and cost of financing required
for operations; insufficient capital for future expansion; and the impact of unusual items
resulting from ongoing evaluations of AirNets business strategies; as well as other economic,
competitive and domestic and foreign governmental factors affecting AirNets markets, prices and
other facets of its operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or
should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those
indicated. Please refer to the disclosure included in ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS of Part I and in
the section captioned Forward-looking statements in ITEM 7 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS of Part II of the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 of AirNet Systems, Inc. (File No. 1-13025) for
additional details relating to risk factors that could affect AirNets results and cause those
results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.