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Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RailAmerica, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results

Fourth Quarter Highlights

 

   

Revenue increased 15% versus fourth quarter 2010.

 

   

Net income of $0.29 per share.

 

   

Adjusted net income1 of $0.33 per share.

JACKSONVILLE, FL, February 8, 2012 – RailAmerica, Inc. (NYSE: RA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Fourth quarter 2011 revenue increased 15% to $147.3 million from $127.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Freight revenue increased 5% to $103.3 million with average revenue per car up 7% and carloads down 2%. Non-freight revenue increased 48% to $44 million.

RailAmerica President and Chief Executive Officer John Giles, said “Our solid finish to 2011 gives us significant momentum as we move into the new year. Operating income excluding 45G credits, impairments and asset sales increased 30% in the fourth quarter. This strong increase was driven by continued execution of our pricing and productivity initiatives combined with excellent non-freight revenue growth led by Atlas.”

Giles continued, “Adding to the strong foundation of our core operations, we have achieved excellent traction in corporate development and continue making strides in reducing our debt costs. Last week we announced three investments - the acquisition of the Marquette Railroad and controlling investments in both the Wellsboro & Corning Railroad and the Industrial Waste Group, a transloading operation. In addition, we completed another $74 million redemption of our 9.25% senior notes and announced a tender offer for a substantial portion of the remaining senior notes.”

RailAmerica reported fourth quarter 2011 net income of $15.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. This compares to $17.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010. Noteworthy items impacting the fourth quarters of 2011 and 2010 include:

 

   

45G tax credits: Congress extended the credits in December 2010 (for 2010 and 2011) resulting in the full-year income statement amount of $17.6 million benefiting the fourth quarter of 2010. In 2011, credits totaling $16.7 million were recognized in the income statement throughout the year with $3.6 million occurring in the fourth quarter. In addition to the income statement impact, a portion of the 45G tax credit was recognized as credits to capital expenditures in 2010 and 2011.

 

1 

See schedule at end of press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure.


   

Amortization of swap termination costs: Non-cash charges of $2.3 million and $4.3 million were recorded in interest expense during the fourth quarters of 2011 and 2010, respectively, due to the June 2009 termination of an interest rate swap agreement.

 

   

Severance costs: Fourth quarter 2011 labor and benefits costs include $1.6 million in executive severance expense.

 

   

Taxes: Cash taxes paid in the fourth quarter of 2011 were $1.0 million compared to the financial statement provision for income tax expense of $5.3 million.

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2010     2011  
($ in thousands except EPS)    Pre Tax     EPS     Pre Tax     EPS  

45G benefit

   $ 17,589      $ 0.20      $ 3,552      $ 0.04   

Amortization of swap termination costs

     (4,309     (0.05     (2,283     (0.03

Severance

     —          —          (1,552     (0.02

Note: Effective tax rate of 39%.

The Company reported operating income of $37.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $43.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Fourth quarter 2010 and 2011 operating income and expenses were impacted by 45G credits and severance as discussed above. In addition, fourth quarter 2011 operating expenses reflect higher purchased services and materials expenses largely due to growth in engineering services. Reductions in personal injury reserves and derailment costs resulted in lower casualty and insurance expense. Operating income excluding the impact of 45G benefit, asset sales and impairments is shown below.

 

     For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
($ in thousands)   2010     2011  

Operating revenue

  $ 127,636      $ 147,306   

Operating expense

    83,881        110,073   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income, reported

    43,755        37,233   

Less: Benefit from 45G credits

    (17,589     (3,552
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income excluding 45G Benefit 1

    26,166        33,681   

Net (gain) on sale of assets

    (474     (201
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales and Impairments 1

  $ 25,692      $ 33,480   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1

See schedule at the end of press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure

For the full year of 2011, operating revenue increased 12% to $551.1 million from $490.3 million in 2010. Full year 2011 net income was $36.9 million, or $0.70 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $19.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share for full year 2010.

As previously announced, RailAmerica, Inc. will present its fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time via live teleconference and webcast. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial (877) 756-2088. Callers outside the U.S. may dial (706) 643-9763. The conference ID number is 38755724. Participants should dial in no later than 10 minutes prior


to the call. Presentation materials and access to the live webcast will be available in the Investors section of RailAmerica’s website (www.railamerica.com). Following the earnings call, a webcast replay will be archived on the Company’s website. A telephone replay will be available through February 16, 2012 beginning approximately two hours after the call. The recording can be accessed by dialing (800) 585-8367 or (404) 537-3406. The conference ID number is 38755724.

RailAmerica, Inc. owns and operates short-line and regional freight railroads in North America, operating a portfolio of 43 individual railroads with approximately 7,400 miles of track in 27 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain items in this press release and other information we provide from time to time may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, but not necessarily limited to, statements relating to future events and financial performance. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “appears,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “estimates” and variations on these words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors that could lead to actual results materially different from those described in the forward-looking statements. RailAmerica, Inc. can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects or that could cause actual results to differ materially from RailAmerica, Inc.’s expectations include, but are not limited to, prolonged capital markets disruption and volatility, general economic conditions and business conditions, our relationships with Class I railroads and other connecting carriers, our ability to obtain railcars and locomotives from other providers on which we are currently dependent, legislative and regulatory developments including rulings by the Surface Transportation Board or the Railroad Retirement Board, strikes or work stoppages by our employees, our transportation of hazardous materials by rail, rising fuel costs, goodwill assessment risks, acquisition risks, competitive pressures within the industry, risks related to the geographic markets in which we operate; and other risks detailed in RailAmerica, Inc.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for RailAmerica, Inc. to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. RailAmerica, Inc. expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

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INVESTOR CONTACT

Ira Berger

Vice President & Treasurer

Office: 904.538.6332

MEDIA CONTACT

Donia Crime

Office: 904.645.6200

Cell: 404.271.1437


RAILAMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Quarters Ended
December 31,
    For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2011     2010     2011  
     (In thousands, except per share data)  

Operating revenue

   $ 127,636      $ 147,306      $ 490,291      $ 551,123   

Operating expenses:

        

Labor and benefits

     39,612        39,819        153,993        164,674   

Equipment rents

     8,262        8,215        34,119        34,816   

Purchased services

     9,913        16,646        37,971        48,075   

Diesel fuel

     11,794        12,974        43,316        54,861   

Casualties and insurance

     4,319        2,749        17,574        13,844   

Materials

     5,026        9,004        19,607        27,896   

Joint facilities

     2,122        2,453        8,667        9,667   

Other expenses

     9,064        9,538        35,226        39,414   

Track maintenance expense reimbursement

     (17,589     (3,552     (17,589     (16,714

Net gain on sale of assets

     (474     (201     (2,191     (50

Impairment of assets

     —          —          —          5,169   

Depreciation and amortization

     11,832        12,428        45,091        47,849   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     83,881        110,073        375,784        429,501   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     43,755        37,233        114,507        121,622   

Interest expense, including amortization costs

     (19,183     (17,397     (83,775     (71,923

Other income (loss)

     418        527        (4,759     1,331   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     24,990        20,363        25,973        51,030   

Provision for income taxes

     7,106        5,338        6,856        14,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 17,884      $ 15,025      $ 19,117      $ 36,868   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share:

        

Net income

   $ 0.33      $ 0.29      $ 0.35      $ 0.70   

Diluted earnings per common share:

        

Net income

   $ 0.33      $ 0.29      $ 0.35      $ 0.70   

Weighted Average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     54,864        51,059        54,793        52,519   

Diluted

     54,864        51,059        54,793        52,519   


RAILAMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2010
     December 31,
2011
 
     (In thousands, except share data)  
ASSETS   

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 152,968       $ 90,999   

Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $6,767 and $7,291, respectively

     74,668         96,813   

Current deferred tax assets

     12,769         9,886   

Other current assets

     15,200         17,967   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     255,605         215,665   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     981,622         1,021,545   

Intangible assets

     140,546         134,851   

Goodwill

     212,495         211,841   

Other assets

     13,385         13,478   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,603,653       $ 1,597,380   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current liabilities:

     

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ 403       $ 71,991   

Accounts payable

     66,258         78,844   

Accrued expenses

     36,913         28,616   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     103,574         179,451   

Long-term debt, less current maturities

     2,147         1,827   

Senior secured notes

     571,161         501,876   

Deferred income taxes

     202,985         213,421   

Other liabilities

     19,037         20,680   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     898,904         917,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     

Stockholders’ equity:

     

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 54,859,261 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010; and 50,605,440 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011

     549         506   

Additional paid in capital and other

     636,757         591,341   

Retained earnings

     65,503         84,272   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,940         4,006   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     704,749         680,125   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,603,653       $ 1,597,380   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


RAILAMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2011  
     (In thousands)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 19,117      $ 36,868   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of debt issuance costs classified in interest expense

     49,847        52,702   

Amortization of swap termination costs

     20,891        11,908   

Net gain on sale or disposal of properties

     (2,191     (50

Impairment of assets

     —          5,169   

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     8,357        —     

Recognition of deferred financing costs

     —          719   

Equity compensation costs

     7,534        10,219   

Deferred income taxes and other

     2,765        10,524   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:

    

Accounts receivable

     (2,435     (22,283

Other current assets

     7,512        (2,778

Accounts payable

     7,574        9,465   

Accrued expenses

     1,268        (8,125

Other assets and liabilities

     (3,070     (2,049
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     117,169        102,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (60,281     (130,779

NECR government grant reimbursements

     2,455        37,212   

Proceeds from sale of assets

     4,108        16,353   

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (23,926     (12,716

Deferred costs and other

     —          (144
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (77,644     (90,074
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (622     (428

Repurchase of senior secured notes

     (76,220     —     

Other

     —          12   

Repurchase of common stock

     —          (70,574

Costs associated with sale of common stock

     (106     —     

Deferred financing costs paid

     (224     (3,028
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (77,172     (74,018
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash

     397        (166
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

     (37,250     (61,969

Cash, beginning of period

     190,218        152,968   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 152,968      $ 90,999   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


RAILAMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Quarters Ended December 31,  
     2010     2011  

Operating revenue

   $ 127,636        100.0   $ 147,306        100.0

Operating expenses:

        

Labor and benefits

     39,612        31.0     39,819        27.0

Equipment rents

     8,262        6.5     8,215        5.5

Purchased services

     9,913        7.8     16,646        11.3

Diesel fuel

     11,794        9.2     12,974        8.8

Casualties and insurance

     4,319        3.4     2,749        1.9

Materials

     5,026        3.9     9,004        6.1

Joint facilities

     2,122        1.7     2,453        1.7

Other expenses

     9,064        7.1     9,538        6.5

Track maintenance expense reimbursement

     (17,589     -13.8     (3,552     -2.4

Net gain on sale of assets

     (474     -0.4     (201     -0.1

Depreciation and amortization

     11,832        9.3     12,428        8.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     83,881        65.7     110,073        74.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 43,755        34.3   $ 37,233        25.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Years Ended December 31,  
     2010     2011  

Operating revenue

   $ 490,291        100.0   $ 551,123        100.0

Operating expenses:

        

Labor and benefits

     153,993        31.4     164,674        29.9

Equipment rents

     34,119        7.0     34,816        6.3

Purchased services

     37,971        7.7     48,075        8.7

Diesel fuel

     43,316        8.8     54,861        10.0

Casualties and insurance

     17,574        3.6     13,844        2.5

Materials

     19,607        4.0     27,896        5.0

Joint facilities

     8,667        1.8     9,667        1.8

Other expenses

     35,226        7.2     39,414        7.1

Track maintenance expense reimbursement

     (17,589     -3.6     (16,714     -3.0

Net gain on sale of assets

     (2,191     -0.5     (50     0.0

Impairment of assets

     —          0.0     5,169        0.9

Depreciation and amortization

     45,091        9.2     47,849        8.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     375,784        76.6     429,501        77.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 114,507        23.4   $ 121,622        22.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


RAILAMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Railroad Freight Revenue, Carloads and Average Freight Revenue

Per Carload

Comparison by Commodity Group (Unaudited)

 

     Quarter Ended
December 31, 2010
     Quarter Ended
December 31, 2011
 
     Freight
Revenue
     Carloads      Average Freight
Revenue per
Carload
     Freight
Revenue
     Carloads      Average Freight
Revenue per
Carload
 
     (Dollars in thousands, except average freight revenue per carload)  

Agricultural Products

   $ 17,418         35,248       $ 494       $ 16,289         32,827       $ 496   

Chemicals

     15,109         24,197         624         14,666         21,180         692   

Metallic Ores and Metals

     8,627         15,412         560         11,155         17,436         640   

Non-Metallic Minerals and Products

     8,641         19,752         437         9,696         20,482         473   

Coal

     10,219         44,593         229         9,333         40,925         228   

Pulp, Paper and Allied Products

     9,571         16,258         589         8,353         14,878         561   

Food or Kindred Products

     7,206         14,195         508         8,014         14,680         546   

Forest Products

     6,331         10,957         578         7,821         12,149         644   

Waste and Scrap Materials

     5,844         13,760         425         6,809         14,884         457   

Petroleum

     5,051         10,946         461         4,771         9,776         488   

Other

     2,602         7,785         334         3,589         8,021         447   

Motor Vehicles

     1,368         2,351         582         2,793         4,610         606   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 97,987         215,454       $ 455       $ 103,289         211,848       $ 488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Year Ended
December 31, 2010
     Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
     Freight
Revenue
     Carloads      Average Freight
Revenue per
Carload
     Freight
Revenue
     Carloads      Average Freight
Revenue per
Carload
 
     (Dollars in thousands, except average freight revenue per carload)  

Agricultural Products

   $ 63,999         132,952       $ 481       $ 65,177         126,727       $ 514   

Chemicals

     59,038         96,105         614         63,374         94,615         670   

Metallic Ores and Metals

     37,825         66,626         568         43,431         70,251         618   

Pulp, Paper and Allied Products

     37,379         65,308         572         39,609         67,678         585   

Non-Metallic Minerals and Products

     34,646         80,376         431         39,329         84,614         465   

Coal

     39,880         178,735         223         34,460         151,687         227   

Forest Products

     27,017         47,048         574         30,516         48,884         624   

Food or Kindred Products

     28,027         56,812         493         30,161         56,601         533   

Waste and Scrap Materials

     23,765         57,121         416         24,914         58,459         426   

Petroleum

     19,542         41,952         466         18,470         37,712         490   

Other

     10,937         29,883         366         14,118         30,001         471   

Motor Vehicles

     6,694         11,553         579         7,591         12,731         596   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 388,749         864,471       $ 450       $ 411,150         839,960       $ 489   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP MEASURES

Adjusted net income (loss) is a supplemental measure of profitability that is not calculated or presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). We use non-GAAP financial measures as a supplement to our GAAP results in order to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business. However, Adjusted net income (loss) has limitations as an analytical tool. It is not a measurement of our profitability under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to Net income (loss) as a measure of profitability.

Adjusted net income (loss) assists us in measuring our performance and profitability of our operations without the impact of transaction costs related to debt and credit facility extinguishment, acquisitions, impairment of assets and swap termination. The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted net income (loss).

 

     2011  
(In thousands, except per
share data)
   Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4      Q4 YTD  
   After Tax     Per Share     After Tax     Per Share     After Tax     Per Share     After Tax      Per Share      After Tax     Per Share  

Net income (loss)

   $ 4,085      $ 0.07      $ 8,700      $ 0.17      $ 9,058      $ 0.17      $ 15,025       $ 0.29       $ 36,868      $ 0.70   

Add:

                      

Amortization of swap termination costs

     2,243        0.04        1,953        0.04        1,675        0.03        1,393         0.03         7,264        0.14   

Impairment of assets

     —          —          1,964        0.04        1,189        0.02        —           —           3,153        0.06   

Loss on extinguishment of credit facility

     —          —          —          —          439        0.01        —           —           439        0.01   

Acquisition expense

     44        0.00        148        0.00        124        0.00        332         0.01         648        0.01   

Adjusted net income (loss)

   $ 6,372      $ 0.12      $ 12,765      $ 0.24      $ 12,485      $ 0.24      $ 16,750       $ 0.33       $ 48,372      $ 0.92   

Weighted Average common shares outstanding (diluted)

     54,651          52,282          52,083          51,059            52,519     
     2010  
(In thousands, except per
share data)
   Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4      Q4 YTD  
   After Tax     Per Share     After Tax     Per Share     After Tax     Per Share     After Tax      Per Share      After Tax     Per Share  

Net income (loss)

   ($ 2,514   ($ 0.05   ($ 4,221   ($ 0.08   $ 7,968      $ 0.15      $ 17,884       $ 0.33       $ 19,117      $ 0.35   

Add:

                      

Amortization of swap termination costs

     3,644        0.07        3,437        0.06        2,973        0.05        2,628         0.05         12,682        0.23   

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     —          —          5,098        0.09        —          —          —           —           5,098        0.09   

Acquisition (income) expense

     —          —          159        0.00        (1,043     (0.02     91         0.00         (793     (0.01

Adjusted net income (loss)

   $ 1,130      $ 0.02      $ 4,473      $ 0.08      $ 9,898      $ 0.18      $ 20,603       $ 0.38       $ 36,104      $ 0.66   

Weighted Average common shares outstanding (diluted)

     54,568          54,869          54,872          54,864            54,793     

Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding


RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP MEASURES

Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit, Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit, Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments and Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments are supplemental measures of profitability that are not calculated or presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). We use non-GAAP financial measures as a supplement to our GAAP results in order to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business. However, Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit, Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit, Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments and Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments have limitations as analytical tools. They are not measurements of our profitability under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to Operating Income or Operating Ratio as measures of profitability.

Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit and Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit assist us in measuring our performance and profitability of our operations without the impact of monetizing the 45G tax benefit. Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments and Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments assist us in measuring our performance and profitability of our operations without the impact of monetizing the 45G tax benefit, Asset Sales and Impairments. The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit from our Operating Income, Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit from our Operating Ratio, Operating Income Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments from our Operating Income and Operating Ratio Excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments from our Operating Ratio.

 

     2011  
($ in thousands)    Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     FY  

Operating revenue

   $ 124,937        $ 139,215        $ 139,665        $ 147,306        $ 551,123     

Operating expense

     100,734          110,517          108,177          110,073          429,501     
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Operating Income, reported

     24,203          28,698          31,488          37,233          121,622     

Operating ratio Reported

       80.6       79.4       77.5       74.7       77.9

Less: Benefit from 45G credits

     (4,150     3.3     (5,133     3.7     (3,879     2.8     (3,552     2.4     (16,714     3.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income excluding 45G Benefit

     20,053          23,565          27,609          33,681          104,908     

Operating ratio excluding 45G Benefit

       83.9       83.1       80.3       77.1       81.0

Net (gain) loss on sale of assets

     207        -0.2     (64     0.0     8        0.0     (201     0.1     (50     0.0

Impairment of assets

     —          0.0     3,220        -2.3     1,949        -1.4     —          0.0     5,169        -0.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments

   $ 20,260        $ 26,721        $ 29,566        $ 33,480        $ 110,027     

Operating ratio, excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments

       83.8       80.8       78.9       77.3       80.0
     2010   
($ in thousands)    Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     FY  

Operating revenue

   $ 114,941        $ 119,457        $ 128,257        $ 127,636        $ 490,291     

Operating expense

     95,740          96,397          99,766          83,881          375,784     
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Operating Income, reported

     19,201          23,060          28,491          43,755          114,507     

Operating ratio Reported

       83.3       80.7       77.8       65.7       76.6

Less: Benefit from 45G credits

     —          0.0     —          0.0     —          0.0     (17,589     13.8     (17,589     3.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income excluding 45G Benefit

     19,201          23,060          28,491          26,166          96,918     

Operating ratio excluding 45G Benefit

       83.3       80.7       77.8       79.5       80.2

Net (gain) loss on sale of assets

     (34     0.0     25        0.0     (1,708     1.3     (474     0.4     (2,191     0.4

Addback IPO charge

     —          0.0     —          0.0     —          0.0     —          0.0     —          0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments

   $ 19,167        $ 23,085        $ 26,783        $ 25,692        $ 94,727     

Operating ratio, excluding 45G Benefit, Asset Sales & Impairments

       83.3       80.7       79.1       79.9       80.7

Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding