OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma--April 20, 1995--href="chap11.freymiller.html">Freymiller Trucking Inc.
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Thursday reported revenues of $95,152,000 for the year ended
Dec. 31, 1994, and a net loss of $5,167,000, or $2.08 per share, compared with
revenues of $100,557,000 and a net loss of $5,503,000, or $2.21 per share, for
the prior year, which includes a cumulative effect of accounting changes of
$542,000, or 22 cents per share.
The decrease in revenues reflects lower equipment utilization due to the
disruption caused by the company's headquarters' move to Oklahoma City from
California, and the effects of an industry-wide driver shortage.
The loss was compounded by a $2,538,000 valuation allowance that was
established against the company's deferred income tax benefit as of Dec. 31,
1994. The valuation allowance was necessary to reflect a conservative posture
with respect to the company's ability to forecast sufficient future taxable
income to fully utilize the deferred income tax benefit asset.
Discussions with regard to Freymiller Trucking's financial situation
resulted in the resignation of four of the five members of its board of
directors. Don Freymiller remains as the sole director of the company.
Management explored many alternatives to improve its financial condition,
but finally concluded that the only realistic alternative available to protect
the going-concern value of the company was for Freymiller Trucking to file for
protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on April 20,
1995.
Freymiller, chairman and chief executive officer of Freymiller Trucking,
stated: ``The headquarters' move proved to be more difficult and costly than
originally anticipated, resulting in a disappointing year for the company.
Once the move was completed during the fourth quarter, we took advantage of
the situation by restructuring the company and substantially upgrading our
operations and sales teams with more experienced management personnel.
``Our decision to file for Chapter 11 protection was the most difficult one
we have ever had to make. With the move behind us and the internal changes
already in progress since early 1995, we have established a solid foundation
for rebuilding Freymiller Trucking.
``We continue to be encouraged by the progressive realization of the
anticipated economic benefits of the move. We intend to come out of the
Chapter 11 proceedings as a much strengthened company.''
Freymiller Trucking is one of the largest temperature-controlled truckload
carriers in the United States, specializing in the transportation of
temperature-controlled shipments and time-sensitive freight to all 48
contiguous states as well as Canada and Mexico.
FREYMILLER TRUCKING INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Year Ended Dec. 31,
1994 1993
Operating revenues $ 95,152 $100,557
Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits 33,716 38,455
Purchased transportation 6,837 5,261
Fuel 16,249 18,780
Supplies and maintenance 12,653 12,188
Operating leases 4,397 5,503
Depreciation and amortization 7,198 7,646
Taxes and licenses 3,201 4,115
Insurance and claims 5,332 4,955
Communication and utilities 1,465 1,376
Loss on disposition of assets 148 368
Relocation 189 981
Other 3,573 4,041
94,958 103,669
Operating income (loss) 194 (3,112)
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest expense (4,393) (4,368)
Interest income 12 --
(4,381) (4,368)
Loss before benefit for income taxes (4,187) (7,480)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes (980) 2,519
Loss before cumulative effect of accounting
changes (5,167) (4,961)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes -- (542)
Net loss $ (5,167) $ (5,503)
Per share information:
Loss before cumulative effect of accounting
changes $ (2.08) $ (1.99)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes -- (0.22)
Net loss $ (2.08) $ (2.21)
Weighted average number of shares of common
stock outstanding 2,490 2,490
Operating ratio 99.8% 103.1%
Dec. 31, Dec. 31,
1994 1993
Current assets $ 18,261 $ 16,237
Property and equipment, net 30,918 44,446
Other assets 5,815 2,370
Total $ 54,994 $ 63,053
Current liabilities $ 26,310 $ 29,072
Long-term debt 21,741 23,366
Other liabilities 4,123 2,628
Shareholders' equity 2,820 7,987
Total $ 54,994 $ 63,053