EXPD Expeditors International of Washington Inc

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD) today announced net earnings attributable to shareholders of $91,302,000 for the second quarter of 2014, as compared with $92,315,000 for the same quarter of 2013, a decrease of (1)%. Net revenues2 for the second quarter of 2014 increased 3% to $484,714,000 as compared with $471,872,000 for the same quarter in 2013. Total revenues and operating income were $1,599,141,000 and $142,443,000 in the second quarter of 2014, as compared with $1,503,224,000 and $143,579,000 for the same quarter of 2013, an increase of 6% and decrease of (1)%, respectively. Diluted net earnings attributable to shareholders per share for the second quarter were $0.46, as compared with $0.45 for the same quarter in 2013, an increase of 2%.

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, net earnings attributable to shareholders was $175,126,000, as compared with $172,630,000 in 2013, an increase of 1%. Net revenues for the six months increased to $949,300,000 from $919,879,000 for 2013, up 3%. Total revenues and operating income for the six months were $3,090,786,000 and $277,646,000 in 2014, as compared with $2,916,432,000 and $272,097,000 for the same period in 2013, increases of 6% and 2%, respectively. Diluted net earnings attributable to shareholders per share for the first two quarters of 2014 were $0.88, as compared with $0.83 for the same period of 2013, an increase of 6%.

“Our second quarter ocean and airfreight volume increases of 12% and 6%, respectively, provided encouraging revenue growth. We also saw strong revenue growth in our customs brokerage and other services product. While pricing volatility still presents challenges, we feel very good about expanding our ocean freight and airfreight market share in key markets,” said Jeffrey S. Musser, President and CEO. “From a geographic perspective, our efforts during the last year to expand our European-based business showed up in European operating income growth. These European results compensated for weaker Americas’ growth and an actual decline in Asia Pacific results. We did benefit from a favorable experience in our health insurance program which resulted in a $5.4 million reduction in salaries and related costs. Our other expense line item saw an increase of $6.0 million, none of which were individually significant. This also included the benefit of the transition to a value added tax system in certain jurisdictions in the second quarter of 2013; consulting fees and costs associated with the Company's current strategic assessment and recent organizational changes; and the accrual of claims, all which, in the aggregate, total approximately $3.5 million. Operating income as a percentage of net revenue was 29.4%, slightly below our target of 30%. We will be actively addressing the factors that contributed to this shortfall during the next several quarters,” Musser went on to say.

“Looking forward to the remainder of 2014, our priority will be to refine and implement the tactical plans supporting the outcome of our strategic assessment. We will also continue to focus on customer service, market share expansion and opportunities to leverage operating efficiencies,” Musser continued. “The assessment process will necessitate a reallocation of resources. This will require us to focus very carefully on optimizing existing resources to internally fund our strategic objectives without requiring excessive additions to overall headcount. We’re grateful for the enthusiasm with which our employees have embraced the organizational changes we’ve made thus far. We look forward to their further involvement and participation as we complete and implement the outcome of our strategic assessment. We understand that only through engaging with and effectively supporting our employees can we meet the requirements of our customers and the expectations of our shareholders. Our employees in turn understand that they become the primary beneficiaries of increased opportunities which result from satisfied customers and gratified shareholders. We're grateful for their continued loyalty and commitment,” Musser concluded.

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company employs trained professionals in 185 full-service offices and numerous satellite locations located on six continents linked into a seamless worldwide network through an integrated information management system. Services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing distribution and customized logistics solutions.

1Diluted earnings attributable to shareholders per share.

2Non-GAAP measure calculated as revenues less directly related operating expenses attributable to the Company's principal services. See reconciliation on the last page of this release.

3Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by net revenues.

NOTE: See Disclaimer on Forward-Looking Statements on the following page of this release.

        Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Second Quarter 2014 Earnings Release, August 5, 2014 Financial Highlights for the Three and Six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)

(in 000's of US dollars except share data)

  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,   %   % 2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change Revenues $ 1,599,141 $ 1,503,224 6% $ 3,090,786 $ 2,916,432 6% Net revenues1 $ 484,714 $ 471,872 3% $ 949,300 $ 919,879 3% Operating income $ 142,443 $ 143,579 (1)% $ 277,646 $ 272,097 2% Net earnings attributable to shareholders $ 91,302 $ 92,315 (1)% $ 175,126 $ 172,630 1% Diluted earnings attributable to shareholders $ 0.46 $ 0.45 2% $ 0.88 $ 0.83 6% Basic earnings attributable to shareholders $ 0.46 $ 0.45 2% $ 0.88 $ 0.84 5% Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 197,126,243 207,192,534 199,482,932 207,421,805 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 196,451,912 206,444,464 198,772,260 206,459,701  

1Non-GAAP measure calculated as revenues less directly related operating expenses attributable to the Company's principal services. See reconciliation on the last page of this release.

During the six month period ended June 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 7,516,397 shares of common stock, net of issuances.

  Employee headcount as of June 30 2014   2013 North America 5,032 4,761 Asia Pacific 3,826 3,881 Europe and Africa 2,325 2,349 Middle East and India 1,229 1,213 Latin America 725 679 Information Systems 638 628 Corporate 307 270 Total 14,082 13,781     Year-over-year percentage increase in: Airfreight kilos   Ocean freight FEU 2014     April 2 10% 12% May 5% 10% June 2% 12% Quarter 6% 12%  

2Reported on an interim basis on June 10, 2014, Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure on Form 8-K as 8% and subsequently revised to 10% as part of quarter-end review process.

Investors may submit written questions via e-mail to: investor@expeditors.com. Questions received by the end of business on August 8, 2014 will be considered in management's 8-K “Responses to Selected Questions” expected to be filed on or about August 18, 2014.

Disclaimer on Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain portions of this release contain forward-looking statements which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including comments on ability to grow revenues, maintain margins during periods of pricing volatility, maintain or grow market share in key markets, expand European-based business, maintain or improve operating income as a percentage of net revenue, improve operational processes, leverage operating efficiencies or optimize existing resources, successfully reallocate resources, control costs and headcount, and successfully complete and implement comprehensive strategic reassessment to improve alignment and operations. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those projected in any forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, our ability to maintain consistent and stable operating results, future success of our business model, ability to control costs and perpetuate profits, changes in customer demand for Expeditors’ services caused by a general economic slow-down, customers’ inventory build-up, decreased consumer confidence, volatility in equity markets, energy prices, political changes, foreign exchange rates, regulatory actions or changes or the unpredictable acts of competitors and other risks, risk factors and uncertainties detailed in our Annual Report as updated by our reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)   June 30, December 31, 2014 2013

Assets

Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 970,561 $ 1,247,652 Short-term investments 86,149 26,337 Accounts receivable, net 1,150,531 1,073,500 Deferred Federal and state income taxes 19,148 18,396 Other current assets 84,081   49,384   Total current assets 2,310,470   2,415,269   Property and equipment, net 556,228 563,064 Goodwill 7,927 7,927 Other assets, net 55,315   28,552   $ 2,929,940   $ 3,014,812  

Liabilities and Equity

Current Liabilities: Accounts payable 717,141 648,156 Accrued expenses, primarily salaries and related costs 220,753 200,301 Federal, state and foreign income taxes 24,337   21,743   Total current liabilities 962,231   870,200   Deferred Federal and state income taxes 70,572 58,281   Commitments and contingencies   Shareholders’ Equity: Preferred stock; none issued — — Common stock, par value $0.01 per share. Issued and outstanding 195,036,823 shares at June 30, 2014 and 202,553,220 shares at December 31, 2013 1,951 2,025 Additional paid-in capital 2,701 1,647 Retained earnings 1,893,771 2,087,376 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,609 ) (6,265 ) Total shareholders’ equity 1,894,814   2,084,783   Noncontrolling interest 2,323   1,548   Total equity 1,897,137   2,086,331   $ 2,929,940   $ 3,014,812         EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)   Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2014   2013 2014   2013 Revenues:   Airfreight services $ 667,257 $ 642,969 $ 1,314,395 $ 1,263,343 Ocean freight and ocean services 536,438 492,007 1,005,662 937,486 Customs brokerage and other services 395,446   368,248   770,729   715,603 Total revenues 1,599,141   1,503,224   3,090,786   2,916,432 Operating Expenses: Airfreight services 503,213 483,016 986,095 947,935 Ocean freight and ocean services 423,716 380,727 791,091 725,650 Customs brokerage and other services 187,498 167,609 364,300 322,968 Salaries and related costs 260,767 255,569 516,709 503,986 Rent and occupancy costs 25,401 24,712 50,563 48,905 Depreciation and amortization 12,417 11,674 24,799 22,952 Selling and promotion 9,291 8,328 17,464 15,585 Other 34,395   28,010   62,119   56,354 Total operating expenses 1,456,698   1,359,645   2,813,140   2,644,335 Operating income 142,443   143,579   277,646   272,097 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 2,764 3,070 5,461 6,313 Other, net 3,190   4,325   2,909   5,856 Other income, net 5,954   7,395   8,370   12,169 Earnings before income taxes 148,397 150,974 286,016 284,266 Income tax expense 56,669   58,311   110,093   110,993 Net earnings 91,728   92,663   175,923   173,273 Less net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest 426   348   797   643 Net earnings attributable to shareholders $ 91,302   $ 92,315   $ 175,126   $ 172,630 Diluted earnings attributable to shareholders per share $ 0.46   $ 0.45   $ 0.88   $ 0.83 Basic earnings attributable to shareholders per share $ 0.46   $ 0.45   $ 0.88   $ 0.84 Dividends declared and paid per common share $ 0.32   $ 0.30   $ 0.32   $ 0.30 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 197,126,243   207,192,534   199,482,932   207,421,805 Weighted average basic shares outstanding 196,451,912   206,444,464   198,772,260   206,459,701       EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)   Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2014   2013 2014   2013 Operating Activities: Net earnings $ 91,728 $ 92,663 $ 175,923 $ 173,273 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities: Provision for losses (recoveries) on accounts receivable 496 100 (619 ) 1,041 Deferred income tax expense 2,891 5,818 10,085 12,940 Excess tax benefits from stock plans (495 ) (584 ) (984 ) (1,683 ) Stock compensation expense 11,877 11,040 22,171 22,045 Depreciation and amortization 12,417 11,674 24,799 22,952 Other 68 241 206 449 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable (84,618 ) (48,223 ) (72,390 ) (9,367 ) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses 61,377 45,080 90,923 43,690 Increase in income taxes payable, net (47,370 ) (33,692 ) (29,165 ) (15,474 ) Increase in other current assets (3,485 ) (91 ) (2,206 ) (576 ) Net cash from operating activities 44,886   84,026   218,743   249,290   Investing Activities: Decrease (increase) in short-term investments, net 342 (89,803 ) (59,812 ) (89,765 ) Purchase of property and equipment (9,635 ) (17,141 ) (18,395 ) (27,209 ) Escrow deposit for land acquisition (27,101 ) — (27,101 ) — Other, net (1,536 ) 1,264   134   820   Net cash from investing activities (37,930 ) (105,680 ) (105,174 ) (116,154 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of common stock 22,125 7,548 30,017 18,477 Repurchases of common stock (131,391 ) (21,600 ) (358,116 ) (39,281 ) Excess tax benefits from stock plans 495 584 984 1,683 Dividends paid (62,807 ) (61,899 ) (62,807 ) (61,899 ) Purchase of noncontrolling interest — — — (7,730 ) Distribution to noncontrolling interest —   —   (85 ) —   Net cash from financing activities (171,578 ) (75,367 ) (390,007 ) (88,750 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,137   (11,557 ) (653 ) (19,119 ) (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (160,485 ) (108,578 ) (277,091 ) 25,267 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,131,046   1,394,687   1,247,652   1,260,842   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 970,561   $ 1,286,109   $ 970,561   $ 1,286,109   Taxes paid: Income taxes $ 105,963 $ 85,195 $ 133,459 $ 112,146                   EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES   Business Segment Information (In thousands) (Unaudited)   OTHER EUROPE MIDDLE UNITED NORTH LATIN ASIA and EAST and ELIMI- CONSOLI- STATES AMERICA AMERICA PACIFIC AFRICA INDIA NATIONS DATED Three months ended June 30, 2014: Revenues from unaffiliated customers $ 416,454 55,343 22,003 780,834 244,642 79,865 — 1,599,141 Transfers between geographic areas 22,408   2,587   5,567   12,393   9,468   5,238   (57,661 ) — Total revenues $ 438,862   57,930   27,570   793,227   254,110   85,103   (57,661 ) 1,599,141 Net revenues $ 200,106 25,533 16,648 138,445 78,638 25,344 — 484,714 Operating income $ 59,780 7,001 4,676 51,436 14,219 5,331 — 142,443 Identifiable assets $ 1,328,312 110,498 57,588 743,190 511,149 173,425 5,778 2,929,940 Capital expenditures $ 5,547 422 171 1,907 1,262 326 — 9,635 Depreciation and amortization $ 7,879 296 227 2,108 1,471 436 — 12,417 Equity $ 1,044,386 72,681 35,578 481,899 204,952 94,390 (36,749 ) 1,897,137 Three months ended June 30, 2013: Revenues from unaffiliated customers $ 395,495 56,626 21,421 749,282 206,020 74,380 — 1,503,224 Transfers between geographic areas 23,217     2,516   5,614   11,605   9,189   4,559   (56,700 ) — Total revenues $ 418,712   59,142   27,035   760,887   215,209   78,939   (56,700 ) 1,503,224 Net revenues $ 193,509 25,440 15,522 141,439 71,068 24,894 — 471,872 Operating income $ 58,310 7,887 4,601 54,781 11,613 6,387 — 143,579 Identifiable assets $ 1,531,739 101,721 53,795 809,827 418,077 155,058 (6,552 ) 3,063,665 Capital expenditures $ 4,354 708 145 11,056 563 315 — 17,141 Depreciation and amortization $ 7,276 197 229 1,983 1,550 439 — 11,674 Equity $ 1,209,762 65,897 33,272 606,793 166,891 75,418 (36,091 ) 2,121,942   Six months ended June 30, 2014: Revenues from unaffiliated customers $ 817,193 106,927 42,632 1,495,218 472,150 156,666 — 3,090,786 Transfers between geographic areas 42,419   4,962   10,771   24,402   18,425   10,100   (111,079 ) — Total revenues $ 859,612   111,889   53,403   1,519,620   490,575   166,766   (111,079 ) 3,090,786 Net revenues $ 392,188 51,694 32,005 271,719 151,695 49,999 — 949,300 Operating income $ 111,678 15,376 9,535 104,277 25,285 11,495 — 277,646 Identifiable assets $ 1,328,312 110,498 57,588 743,190 511,149 173,425 5,778 2,929,940 Capital expenditures $ 9,475 686 472 5,033 2,114 615 — 18,395 Depreciation and amortization $ 15,731 576 439 4,216 2,963 874 — 24,799 Equity $ 1,044,386 72,681 35,578 481,899 204,952 94,390 (36,749 ) 1,897,137 Six months ended June 30, 2013: Revenues from unaffiliated customers $ 769,869 108,355 41,285 1,443,419 408,533 144,971 — 2,916,432 Transfers between geographic areas 43,243     5,060   10,490   22,235   18,069   8,886   (107,983 ) — Total revenues $ 813,112   113,415   51,775   1,465,654   426,602   153,857   (107,983 ) 2,916,432 Net revenues $ 373,852 49,221 29,933 276,989 141,682 48,202 — 919,879 Operating income $ 105,663 14,499 8,690 107,665 23,539 12,041 — 272,097 Identifiable assets $ 1,531,739 101,721 53,795 809,827 418,077 155,058 (6,552 ) 3,063,665 Capital expenditures $ 9,733 895 404 13,608 1,761 808 — 27,209 Depreciation and amortization $ 14,033 404 470 3,971 3,179 895 — 22,952 Equity $ 1,209,762 65,897 33,272 606,793 166,891 75,418 (36,091 ) 2,121,942  

Net Revenues (Non-GAAP measure)

We commonly refer to the term “net revenues” when commenting about our Company and the results of its operations. Net revenues are a Non-GAAP measure calculated as revenues less directly related operations expenses attributable to the Company's principal services. We believe that net revenues are a better measure than are total revenues when analyzing and discussing our effectiveness in managing our principal services since total revenues earned as a freight consolidator must consider the carriers' charges to us for carrying the shipment, whereas revenues earned in other capacities include primarily the commissions and fees earned by us. Net revenue is one of our primary operational and financial measures and demonstrates our ability to concentrate and leverage purchasing power through effective consolidation of shipments from customers utilizing a variety of transportation carriers and optimal routings. Using net revenues also provides a commonality for comparison among various services. The following table presents the calculation of net revenues.

    Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands) 2014   2013 2014   2013 Total revenues $ 1,599,141 $ 1,503,224 $ 3,090,786 $ 2,916,432 Expenses: Airfreight services 503,213 483,016 986,095 947,935 Ocean freight and ocean services 423,716 380,727 791,091 725,650 Customs brokerage and other services 187,498   167,609   364,300   322,968 Net revenues $ 484,714   $ 471,872   $ 949,300   $ 919,879

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.R. Jordan Gates, 206-674-3427President and Chief Operating OfficerorBradley S. Powell, 206-674-3412Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer