NEW YORK, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clark Holdings Inc.
(NYSE Alternext US LLC: GLA; GLA.U; GLA.WS), a non-asset-based
provider of mission-critical supply chain solutions, today
announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months
ended September 27, 2008. The results of operations for the
quarters and nine month periods ended September 27, 2008 and
September 30, 2007 are presented for comparative purposes as if the
business combination of Global Logistics Acquisition Corporation
and The Clark Group, Inc. took place on January 1, 2007. Summarized
non-GAAP (pro forma) financial results for the quarter and nine
month periods ended September 27, 2008 and September 30, 2007 are
as follows (dollars in thousands): (unaudited) Quarter Quarter
Ended Ended Sept. 27, Sept. 30, % 2008 2007 Change Gross revenues
Domestic $ 18,246 15,917 14.6% International 4,072 3,385 20.3%
Consolidated 22,318 19,302 15.6% Gross profit Domestic $ 6,069
5,998 1.2% International 1,491 1,527 -2.4% Consolidated 7,560 7,525
0.5% Income from operations before interest and taxes Consolidated
813 1,018 Interest Income/(Expense) (net) (48) (142) Income before
taxes and adjustment 765 876 Less Clark Group Inc. Income from
12/30/2007 to 2/11/2008 - - Income before income taxes 765 876
Taxes (242) (269) Net Income 523 607 Shares Outstanding 10,859
14,324 Earnings per share (fully diluted) 0.05 0.04 Pro forma
adjusted Earnings per share (fully diluted) 0.07 (1) 0.07 (2) Nine
Months Nine Months Ended Ended Sept. 27, Sept. 30, % 2008 2007
Change Gross revenues Domestic 51,912 47,197 10.0% International
10,918 9,595 13.8% Consolidated 62,830 56,792 10.6% Gross profit
Domestic 17,962 17,487 2.7% International 4,140 4,326 -4.3%
Consolidated 22,102 21,813 1.3% Income from operations before
interest and taxes Consolidated 2,428 2,004 Interest Income/
(Expense) (net) 133 (374) Income before taxes and adjustment 2,561
1,630 Less Clark Group Inc. Income from 12/30/2007 to 2/11/2008
(834) - Income before income taxes 1,727 1,630 Taxes (685) (647)
Net Income 1,042 983 Shares Outstanding 11,472 14,281 Earnings per
share (fully diluted) 0.09 0.07 Pro forma adjusted Earnings per
share (fully diluted) 0.23 (3) 0.18 (4) (1) Excludes one-time
acquisition related expenses totaling $13,000, amortization of
intangibles totaling $610,000, and a one-time correction of
vacation accrual totaling $35,000. (2) Excludes one-time
acquisition expenses totaling $236,000 and amortization of
intangibles totaling $610,000. (3) Excludes one-time acquisition
related expenses totaling $85,000, amortization of intangibles
totaling $1,541,000, a one-time correction of vacation accrual
totaling $147,000, and non-recurring severance expenses totaling
$64,000. (4) Excludes one-time acquisition expenses totaling
$279,000, amortization of intangibles totaling $1,830,000,
non-recurring severance expenses totaling $280,000, non-cash
compensation paid to a consultant totaling $570,000, less public
company costs of $337,000. Third Quarter and Nine Months Financial
Highlights -- Consolidated gross revenues increased 15.6% during
the third quarter, driven by a 14.6% increase in domestic revenues
and a 20.3% increase in international revenues. -- Third quarter
2008 pro-forma adjusted EPS as $0.07 compared to pro-forma adjusted
EPS of $0.07 for the year ago quarter. -- Gross profit increased
0.5% driven by a 1.2% increase in domestic gross profit. --
Operating cash flow during the third quarter of 2008 was $1.7
million compared to $0.9 million during the third quarter of 2007.
-- Consolidated gross profit for the nine month period increased
1.3%, driven by 2.7% growth in domestic gross profit. -- Pro-forma
adjusted EPS for the nine month period was $0.23 compared to
pro-forma adjusted EPS of $0.18 for the 2007 nine month period.
"During the third quarter, Clark Holdings experienced modest
acceleration in gross revenues and gross profit growth when
compared with second quarter trends despite a more challenging
economic backdrop," said Gregory Burns, Chief Executive Officer of
Clark Holdings. "The management team at our domestic business has
done a solid job of generating revenue growth through market share
gains despite a difficult operating environment. In addition, our
international operations gained traction in the quarter and
generated strong gross revenue growth primarily due to a 13%
increase in tonnage." Tim Teagan, CEO of Clark Group Inc., Clark
Holdings' sole operating company, remarked, "We are focused on
strengthening our global market position as well as continuing to
enhance the overall effectiveness of our operations. We improved
our domestic routing efficiency earlier this year which resulted in
paid-for miles traveled by both purchased carrier transportation
and company driver-tractor units declining by 3.2%. We expect the
benefits of this operational initiative to be more fully realized
during the fourth quarter of this year. Looking ahead, we are
evaluating other aspects of our operations with the goal of driving
further efficiencies across our organization." Mr. Burns concluded,
"Our management team remains focused on accelerating our organic
growth initiatives in both domestic and international markets. At
the same time, we continue to evaluate a number of potential
non-asset-based acquisitions in the marketplace. With a virtually
debt free balance sheet and our flexible holding company structure,
Clark Holdings is well positioned to leverage its existing
infrastructure and capitalize on lower industry valuations." Third
Quarter Results Clark Holdings reported gross revenues of $22.3
million in the third quarter of 2008, up 15.6% compared to gross
revenues of $19.3 million in the same period last year. Domestic
gross revenue increased 14.6% while international gross revenue
increased 20.3%. Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter of
2008 was $7.6 million, compared to $7.5 million in the same period
last year. Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter of 2008
was impacted by higher freight expense which increased to $14.8
million from $11.8 million in the same period last year. During the
third quarter of 2008, consolidated gross profit margin decreased
to 33.9% from 39.0% during the third quarter of 2007. Domestic
gross profit for the third quarter of 2008 was $6.1 million, up
1.2% compared to domestic gross profit in the same period last
year. Domestic gross profit margin decreased to 33.3% from 37.7%.
International gross profit for the third quarter of 2008 was down
2.4% compared to the same period last year. Third quarter operating
income was $813,000, compared to $1.0 million in the same period
last year which did not include any public company costs. Net
income in the third quarter of 2008 was $523,000 or $0.05 per
share, compared to net income of $607,000, or $0.04 per share in
the third quarter of 2007. Pro-forma adjusted EPS was $0.07 in the
third quarter of 2008 compared to pro-forma adjusted EPS of $0.07
in the third quarter of 2007. Pro-forma adjusted EPS for both
periods excludes the impact of several one-time items. Nine Month
Results Clark Holdings reported gross revenues of $62.8 million for
the nine months ended September 27, 2008, up 10.6% compared to
gross revenues of $56.8 million in the same period last year.
Domestic gross revenue increased 10.0% while international gross
revenue increased 13.8%. Consolidated gross profit margin during
the nine month period decreased to 35.2% from 38.4% in the prior
year period. Domestic gross profit for the nine month period of was
$18.0 million, up 2.7% compared to domestic gross profit of $17.5
million in the same period last year. Domestic gross profit margin
decreased to 34.6% from 37.1%. International gross profit during
the nine month period was $4.1 million compared to international
gross profit of $4.3 million in the same period last year.
Operating income was $2.4 million for the first nine months of
2008, compared to operating income of $2.0 million during the same
period last year. Net income for the first nine months of 2008 was
$1.0 million or $0.09 per share, compared to net income of
$983,000, or $0.07 per share for the same period last year.
Pro-forma adjusted EPS was $0.23 for the first nine months of 2008
compared to pro-forma adjusted EPS of $0.18 for the same period in
2007. Pro-forma adjusted EPS for both periods excludes the impact
of several one-time items. 2008 Outlook Due to the impact of higher
operating expenses, particularly fuel, a higher effective tax rate
during the first half of 2008, and an uncertain economic
environment in the fourth quarter, Clark Holdings now expects its
2008 pro forma EPS to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.30 per diluted
share. About Clark Over its 30-year history, Clark has built a
position as the leading independent provider of value-added
distribution, transportation management, and international air and
ocean freight forwarding services to the print media industry. This
press release may contain certain forward-looking statements
including statements with regard to the future performance of Clark
Holdings. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and
"future" or similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
inherently involve certain risks and uncertainties that are
detailed in Clark Holdings' filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Clark Holdings undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. CLARK
HOLDINGS INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands)
(UNAUDITED) Sept. 27 Dec. 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash
and cash equivalents $ 3,392 $ 133 Accounts receivable 7,803 -
Other receivables 184 - Prepaid expenses 1,123 159 Deferred tax
assets-current 1,207 Total current assets 13,709 292 Investments in
marketable securities held in trust account Deferred acquisition
costs - 874 Deferred tax assets-non-current 760 811 PROPERTY AND
EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation 1,431 - Intangible
assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,541 Goodwill 60,484 -
Other assets - - Total assets $ 101,418 $ 90,400 LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current portion of long
term debt $ 947 $ - Accounts payable 6,502 - Accrued expenses and
other payables 2,524 537 Notes payable and accrued interest-related
party - 348 Deferred underwriting fees - 2,640 Deferred tax
liabilities-current 152 - Total current liabilities 10,125 3,525
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Common stock subject to conversion
2,199,999 shares - 16,896 Interest attributable to common stock,
subject to possible conversion, (net of taxes of $658,163 and
$313,349, respectively) - 789 Long term debt 3,550 - Deferred tax
liabilities-non-current 11,309 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred
stock-$.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
and outstanding - - Common stock-$.0001 par value; 400,000,000
shares authorized; 13,500,000 issued and outstanding at December
31, 2007 and 10,859,385 issued and outstanding at September 27,
2008 1 1 Additional paid-in capital 73,376 67,174 Retained earnings
3,057 2,015 Total stockholders' equity 76,434 69,190 Total
liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 101,418 $ 90,400 CLARK
HOLDINGS INC. Consolidated Adjusted Pro Forma (Non-GAAP) Statement
of Operations (UNAUDITED) (In Thousands) 13 Weeks 13 Weeks 39 Weeks
39 Weeks Ended Ended Ended Ended Sept. 27, Sept. 30, Sept. 27,
Sept. 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Gross Revenues 22,318 19,302 62,830
56,792 Freight Expense (14,758) (11,777) (40,728) (34,979) Gross
Profit 7,560 7,525 22,102 21,813 Depreciation and Amortization
(661) (678) (1,693) (2,065) Selling, Operating And Administrative
Expenses (6,086) (5,829) (17,981) (17,744) Income from Operations
813 1,018 2,428 2,004 Interest income (expense) (48) (142) 133
(374) Income before incomes taxes and adjustments 765 876 2,561
1,630 Less: Clark Group Inc. Income from 12/30/2007 to 02/11/2008 -
- (834) - Income before income taxes 765 876 1,727 1,630 Income tax
expense (242) (269) (685) (647) Net income (loss) 523 607 1,042 983
Earnings per share Basic 0.05 0.05 0.09 0.09 Diluted 0.05 0.04 0.09
0.07 Weighted average number of shares Outstanding Basic 10,859
11,300 11,467 11,300 Diluted 10,859 14,324 11,472 14,281 Pro Forma
Reconciliation Income before incomes taxes and adjustments 765 876
1,727 1,630 Plus Acquisition Related Expenses (13) 236 85 279 Plus
Amortization of Intangibles 610 610 1,541 1,830 Plus Interim
Vacation Accrual (35) - 147 - Less Additional Public Company Costs
- - - (337) Plus non-recurring severance expense - - 64 280 Plus
Non Cash Compensation Paid to Consultant - - - 570 1,327 1,722
4,398 4,252 Income Tax Expense (531) (689) (1,935) (1,871) Net
Income 796 1,033 2,639 2,551 Net income per share amount Basic 0.07
0.09 0.23 0.23 Diluted 0.07 0.07 0.23 0.18 Weighted Average Number
of Shares Outstanding: Basic 10,859 11,300 11,467 11,300 Diluted
10,859 14,324 11,472 14,281 DATASOURCE: Clark Holdings Inc.
CONTACT: Jeff Majtyka, or Brad Edwards, Investors, or Jenna
Focarino, Media, all of Brainerd Communicators, Inc. for Clark
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