10-KPeriod: FY2010

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2010

Filed February 28, 2011For Securities:ODFL

Summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) has filed its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The company, a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier, demonstrated a strong recovery and growth in 2010 following the economic downturn of 2009. Revenue increased by 19.0% to $1.48 billion, driven by a 15.4% increase in tonnage and a 3.1% rise in revenue per hundredweight. This top-line growth, coupled with improved operational efficiencies and a decrease in the operating ratio to 90.7% from 94.3%, led to a significant increase in net income, which more than doubled to $75.7 million. Key to this performance was ODFL's ability to gain market share, benefiting from improved industrial production and manufacturing activity. The company strategically managed its pricing, implemented a modest general rate increase, and effectively utilized its fuel surcharge program. ODFL also benefited from changes in depreciation policies that reduced expenses. Looking ahead, the company anticipates continued growth and plans significant capital expenditures in 2011 to expand its service center network and refresh its equipment fleet, aiming to further enhance its competitive position.

Financial Highlights

40 data points
Beta

Revenue

$1.48B

Net Income

$75.65M

5.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.30

Total Assets

$1.24B

Cash & Equivalents

$5.45M

Free Cash Flow

$140.52M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.48B
Operating Expenses$1.34B
Operating Income$137.74M
Net Income$75.65M
EPS (Basic)$0.30
EPS (Diluted)$0.30
Shares Outstanding (Basic)251.67M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)251.67M

Key Highlights

  • 12010 saw a robust recovery with revenue growing 19.0% year-over-year to $1.48 billion, driven by a 15.4% increase in tonnage.
  • 2Net income more than doubled from $34.9 million in 2009 to $75.7 million in 2010, with diluted EPS increasing to $1.35 from $0.62.
  • 3The operating ratio improved significantly to 90.7% in 2010, down from 94.3% in 2009, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.
  • 4The company actively managed its pricing and implemented a general rate increase in late 2010, contributing to a 3.1% increase in revenue per hundredweight.
  • 5ODFL experienced a $12.7 million reduction in depreciation and amortization expenses due to changes in estimated useful lives and salvage values of equipment.
  • 6Despite an increase in salaries, wages, and benefits by 12.5%, these costs as a percentage of revenue decreased due to higher revenue growth.
  • 7Planned capital expenditures for 2011 are substantial, ranging from $265 million to $300 million, focusing on service center expansion and fleet upgrades.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of Old Dominion's improved financial performance in 2010 was a significant increase in freight volume (tonnage) and improved pricing. The company experienced a 15.4% increase in tonnage, driven by a growing U.S. industrial production and manufacturing sector, and its ability to gain market share. Coupled with effective management of fuel surcharges and a modest general rate increase, this led to a 3.1% increase in revenue per hundredweight and a much-improved operating ratio of 90.7%.

Old Dominion managed its operating costs by leveraging increased volumes for greater efficiency, leading to improved productivity measures. While salaries, wages, and benefits increased due to higher headcount and a wage increase, they represented a smaller percentage of revenue due to stronger top-line growth. The company also benefited from a reduction in depreciation and amortization expenses following a review of equipment useful lives and salvage values. Operating supplies and expenses increased primarily due to higher diesel fuel costs, which were largely offset by fuel surcharges.

Old Dominion projects capital expenditures of approximately $265 million to $300 million for 2011. These expenditures are allocated towards service center facilities (approximately $120-$140 million), tractors and trailers ($130-$140 million), and technology ($15-$20 million). The company plans to fund these investments through cash flows from operations, proceeds from recent privately-placed senior notes, its revolving credit facility, and potentially through an at-the-market equity offering.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. did not pay any dividends on its common stock during fiscal years 2010 and 2009 and has no current plans to declare or pay dividends during fiscal year 2011. The company's ability to pay dividends is also subject to restrictions under its debt agreements.