Ryder Ist Quarter 2013 10-Q


 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2013
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                      TO                     
Commission File Number: 1-4364

RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Florida
59-0739250
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
11690 N.W. 105th Street
 
Miami, Florida 33178
(305) 500-3726
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES þ        NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES þ        NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company ¨
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) ¨ YES   þ NO

The number of shares of Ryder System, Inc. Common Stock ($0.50 par value per share) outstanding at March 31, 2013 was 51,922,227.
 
 
 
 
 

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Page No.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(unaudited)

 
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Lease and rental revenues
$
659,708

 
637,858

Services revenue
689,461

 
678,352

Fuel services revenue
213,848

 
220,066

Total revenues
1,563,017

 
1,536,276

 
 
 
 
Cost of lease and rental
470,120

 
458,944

Cost of services
585,437

 
575,669

Cost of fuel services
210,293

 
215,573

Other operating expenses
37,968

 
34,249

Selling, general and administrative expenses
189,813

 
194,984

Gains on vehicle sales, net
(23,006
)
 
(21,991
)
Interest expense
34,454

 
34,765

Miscellaneous income, net
(4,570
)
 
(4,480
)
Restructuring and other charges, net

 
865

 
1,500,509

 
1,488,578

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
62,508

 
47,698

Provision for income taxes
21,706


12,822

Earnings from continuing operations
40,802


34,876

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(878
)
 
(555
)
Net earnings
$
39,924

 
34,321

 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share — Basic
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.79

 
0.68

Discontinued operations
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
Net earnings
$
0.77

 
0.67

 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share — Diluted
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.79

 
0.68

Discontinued operations
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
Net earnings
$
0.77

 
0.67

 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per common share
$
0.31

 
0.29




See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)

    
    
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
39,924

 
34,321

 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before taxes:
 
 
 
Amortization of pension and postretirement items
8,354

 
7,231

Change in cumulative translation adjustment and other
(33,704
)
 
22,803

Other comprehensive (loss) income before taxes
(25,350
)
 
30,034

Income tax expense related to components of other comprehensive income
(2,935
)
 
(2,543
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes
(28,285
)
 
27,491

Comprehensive income
$
11,639

 
61,812


See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.




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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
 
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per
share amount)
Assets:
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
76,489


66,392

Receivables, net
774,441


775,765

Inventories
63,028


64,146

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
156,897


133,934

Total current assets
1,070,855

 
1,040,237

Revenue earning equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,496,545 and
   $3,514,910, respectively
5,808,983


5,754,608

Operating property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $978,101 and
   $966,220, respectively
625,727


624,853

Goodwill
383,515


384,216

Intangible assets
77,711


80,475

Direct financing leases and other assets
425,311


434,590

Total assets
$
8,392,102


8,318,979

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
$
259,733


367,975

Accounts payable
462,192


398,983

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
456,945


505,707

Total current liabilities
1,178,870

 
1,272,665

Long-term debt
3,585,890


3,452,821

Other non-current liabilities
948,513


948,932

Deferred income taxes
1,187,684


1,177,074

Total liabilities
6,900,957

 
6,851,492

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock of no par value per share — authorized, 3,800,917; none outstanding,
   March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012

 

Common stock of $0.50 par value per share — authorized, 400,000,000; outstanding,
  March 31, 2013 — 51,922,227; December 31, 2012 — 51,371,696
25,961

 
25,686

Additional paid-in capital
836,132

 
808,230

Retained earnings
1,244,956

 
1,221,190

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(615,904
)
 
(587,619
)
Total shareholders’ equity
1,491,145


1,467,487

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
8,392,102


8,318,979

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)

 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
39,924

 
34,321

Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(878
)
 
(555
)
Earnings from continuing operations
40,802

 
34,876

Depreciation expense
231,541

 
226,608

Gains on vehicle sales, net
(23,006
)
 
(21,991
)
Share-based compensation expense
4,609

 
4,437

Amortization expense and other non-cash charges, net
13,432

 
9,101

Deferred income tax expense
18,593

 
14,356

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Receivables
(8,677
)
 
(26,520
)
Inventories
902

 
(1,166
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(17,353
)
 
(5,644
)
Accounts payable
36,405

 
9,448

Accrued expenses and other non-current liabilities
(48,320
)
 
(57,229
)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations
248,928

 
186,276

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:
 
 
 
Net change in commercial paper borrowings
112,938


(164,298
)
Debt proceeds
249,723


369,920

Debt repaid, including capital lease obligations
(317,344
)

(2,784
)
Dividends on common stock
(15,980
)
 
(14,853
)
Common stock issued
22,529

 
13,156

Common stock repurchased
(104
)
 
(11,920
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
1,575

 
789

Debt issuance costs
(1,767
)
 
(2,211
)
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations
51,570

 
187,799

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:
 
 
 
Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment
(420,054
)
 
(470,969
)
Sales of revenue earning equipment
112,425

 
91,341

Sales of operating property and equipment
916

 
2,898

Acquisitions
(1,420
)
 
(2,076
)
Collections on direct finance leases
27,411

 
15,475

Changes in restricted cash
(18,979
)
 
(2,438
)
Other, net
3,767

 

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations
(295,934
)
 
(365,769
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
6,257

 
1,660

Increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
10,821

 
9,966

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Operating cash flows
(726
)
 
(933
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
2

 
16

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations
(724
)
 
(917
)
 
 
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
10,097

 
9,049

Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
66,392

 
104,572

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31
$
76,489

 
113,621

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.


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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
 
 
Preferred
Stock
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Par
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amount)
Balance at December 31, 2012
$

 
51,371,696

 
$
25,686

 
808,230

 
1,221,190

 
(587,619
)
 
1,467,487

Net earnings

 

 

 

 
39,924

 

 
39,924

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 
(28,285
)
 
(28,285
)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11,639

Common stock dividends declared — $0.31 per share

 

 

 

 
(16,158
)
 

 
(16,158
)
Common stock issued under employee stock option and stock purchase plans (1)

 
551,091

 
275

 
22,254

 

 

 
22,529

Benefit plan stock purchases (2)

 
(560)

 

 
(104
)
 

 

 
(104
)
Share-based compensation

 

 

 
4,609

 

 

 
4,609

Tax benefits from share-based compensation

 

 

 
1,143

 

 

 
1,143

Balance at March 31, 2013
$

 
51,922,227

 
$
25,961

 
836,132

 
1,244,956

 
(615,904
)
 
1,491,145

————————————
(1)Net of common shares delivered as payment for the exercise price or to satisfy the option holders’ withholding tax liability upon exercise of options.
(2)Represents open-market transactions of common shares by the trustee of Ryder’s deferred compensation plans.
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


(A) INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements include the accounts of Ryder System, Inc. (Ryder) and all entities in which Ryder has a controlling voting interest (“subsidiaries”) and variable interest entities (VIEs) required to be consolidated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto. These financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement have been included and the disclosures herein are adequate. The operating results for interim periods are unaudited and are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for a full year. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications were immaterial to the financial statements taken as a whole.

(B) ACQUISITIONS

Euroway Ltd. — On August 1, 2012, we acquired all of the common stock of Euroway Ltd., a U.K.-based, full service leasing, rental and maintenance company for a purchase price of $2.4 million and assumed capital lease obligations and debt of $20.3 million. Approximately $1.2 million of the stock purchase price has been paid, and the majority of the capital lease obligations have been repaid as of March 31, 2013. The purchase price includes $0.5 million in contingent consideration to be paid to the seller provided certain conditions are met. As of March 31, 2013, the fair value of the contingent consideration has been reflected in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. See Note (M), “Fair Value Measurements,” for additional information. The acquisition included Euroway's fleet of approximately 560 full service lease vehicles as well as 800 contract maintenance vehicles. As of March 31, 2013, goodwill and customer relationship intangibles related to the Euroway acquisition were $6.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively. The combined network operates under the Ryder name, complementing our FMS business segment coverage in the U.K.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012, we paid $1.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively, related to acquisitions completed in years prior to 2012.

(C) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

In 2009, we ceased SCS service operations in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and European markets. Accordingly, results of these operations, financial position and cash flows are separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented either in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements or notes thereto.

Summarized results of discontinued operations were as follows:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations
$
(901
)
 
(575
)
Income tax benefit
23

 
20

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(878
)
 
(555
)

Results of discontinued operations in 2013 and 2012 reflected losses related to adverse legal developments and professional and administrative fees associated with our discontinued South American operations.

The following is a summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations:
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(In thousands)
Total assets, primarily deposits
$
3,890

 
4,460

Total liabilities, primarily contingent accruals
$
5,535

 
5,329



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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(unaudited)

Although we discontinued our South American operations in 2009, we continue to be party to various federal, state and local legal proceedings involving labor matters, tort claims and tax assessments. We have established loss provisions for any matters where we believe a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Other than with respect to the matters discussed below, for matters where a reserve has not been established and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued is reasonably possible, we believe that such losses will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In Brazil, we were assessed $4.7 million (before and after tax) for various federal income taxes and social contribution taxes for the 1997 and 1998 tax years. We have successfully overturned these federal tax assessments in the lower courts; however, there is a reasonable possibility that these rulings could be reversed and we would be required to pay the assessments. We believe it is more likely than not that our position will ultimately be sustained if appealed and no amounts have been reserved for these matters. We are entitled to indemnification for a portion of any resulting liability on these federal tax claims which, if honored, would reduce the estimated loss.

In Brazil, we were assessed $5.1 million (before and after tax) for certain state operating tax credits utilized between 2001 and 2003. Although there is a reasonable possibility that we could incur this loss, we believe it is more likely than not that our position will ultimately be sustained and no amounts have been reserved for these matters.

(D) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

Share-based incentive awards are provided to employees under the terms of various share-based compensation plans (collectively, the “Plans”). The Plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards under the Plans principally include at-the-money stock options, nonvested stock and cash awards.

The following table provides information on share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
Stock option and stock purchase plans
$
2,110

 
2,364

Nonvested stock
2,499

 
2,073

Share-based compensation expense
4,609

 
4,437

Income tax benefit
(1,687
)
 
(1,484
)
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax
$
2,922

 
2,953


During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 377,000 and 460,000 stock options, respectively, were granted under the Plans. These awards generally vest evenly over a three years period beginning on the date of grant. The stock options granted in 2013 have contractual terms of ten years, and stock options granted in 2012 have contractual terms of seven years. The fair value of each option award at the date of grant was estimated using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing valuation model. The weighted-average fair value per option granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $13.99 and $14.07, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 22,000 and 93,000 market-based restricted stock rights, respectively, were granted under the Plans. The awards were segmented into three performance periods of one, two and three years. At the end of each performance period, 25%-125% of the award may be earned based on Ryder's total shareholder return (TSR) as compared to the TSR of a peer group over the applicable performance period. For the 2013 awards, Ryder's TSR will be compared to the TSR of a custom peer group. For the 2012 awards, Ryder's TSR will be compared to the TSR of the S&P 500. If earned, employees will receive the grant of stock at the end of the three year performance period from the grant date provided they continue to be employed with Ryder, subject to Compensation Committee approval. The fair value of the market-based restricted stock rights was estimated using a lattice-based option-pricing valuation model that incorporates a Monte-Carlo simulation. The fair value of the market-based awards was determined and fixed on the grant date and considers the likelihood of Ryder achieving the market-based condition. The weighted-average fair value per market-based restricted stock right granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $53.32 and $43.39, respectively.


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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(unaudited)

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, approximately 15,000 performance-based restricted stock rights were granted under the Plans. For these awards, 25%-125% of the awards may be earned based on Ryder's 2013 return on capital (ROC) measured against a ROC target. If earned, employees will receive the grant of stock at the end of the three year period from the grant date provided they continue to be employed with Ryder, subject to Compensation Committee approval. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based upon the probability that the performance target will be met. The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock rights was determined and fixed on the date of grant based on Ryder’s stock price on the date of grant. The weighted-average fair value per performance-based restricted stock right granted was $58.21. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, approximately 30,000 performance-based restricted stock rights were also awarded under the Plans for which the annual ROC target will be determined in future years. These awards will be considered granted under accounting guidance for stock compensation once the Compensation Committee approves the annual ROC target and communicates the terms of the awards to the recipients.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 127,000 and 104,000 time-vested restricted stock rights, respectively, were granted under the Plans. The time-vested restricted stock rights entitle the holder to shares of common stock when the awards generally vest at the end of the three-year period after the grant date. The fair value of the time-vested awards is determined and fixed on the date of grant based on Ryder’s stock price on the date of grant. The weighted-average fair value per time-vested restricted stock right granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $58.00 and $53.62, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, employees who received market-based restricted stock rights also received market-based cash awards. In addition, in 2012, the majority of the employees who received time-vested restricted stock also received market-based cash awards. The cash awards have the same vesting provisions as the market-based restricted stock rights. The cash awards are accounted for as liability awards under the share-based compensation accounting guidance as the awards are based upon the performance of our common stock and are settled in cash. As a result, the liability is adjusted to reflect fair value at the end of each reporting period. The fair value of the cash awards was estimated using a lattice-based option-pricing valuation model that incorporates a Monte-Carlo simulation.

The following table is a summary of compensation expense recognized for market-based cash awards in addition to the share-based compensation expense reported in the previous table:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
Cash awards
$1,274
 
597

Total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to all share-based compensation arrangements at March 31, 2013 was $39.3 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

(E) EARNINGS PER SHARE

We compute earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our nonvested stock granted prior to 2012 are considered participating securities since the share-based awards contain a non-forfeitable right to dividend cash payments prior to vesting. Dividends on nonvested stock granted after 2011 are not paid unless the award vests. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings and undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(unaudited)


The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Earnings per share — Basic:
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$
40,802

 
34,876

Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock
(403
)
 
(462
)
Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Basic
$
40,399

 
34,414

 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic
50,958

 
50,485

 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Basic
$
0.79

 
0.68

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share — Diluted:
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$
40,802

 
34,876

Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock
(403
)
 
(460
)
Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Diluted
$
40,399

 
34,416

 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic
50,958

 
50,485

Effect of dilutive equity awards
435

 
436

Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted
51,393

 
50,921

 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Diluted
$
0.79

 
0.68

 
 
 
 
Anti-dilutive equity awards not included above
1,413

 
1,453


(F) RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

Restructuring charges, net of $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 represented exit costs associated with non-essential leased facilities assumed in the Hill Hire acquisition.
 
Activity related to restructuring reserves including discontinued operations were as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
Deductions
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
Additions
 
Cash
Payments
 
Non-Cash Reductions (1)
 
Foreign
Translation
Adjustments
 
March 31, 2013
 
Balance
 
 
 
 
 
Balance
 
(In thousands)      
Employee severance and benefits
$
3,147

 

 
1,693

 
25

 
(95
)
 
1,334

Contract termination costs
1,728

 

 
579

 

 
(103
)
 
1,046

Total
$
4,875

 

 
2,272

 
25

 
(198
)
 
2,380

_________________________ 
(1) Non-cash reductions represent adjustments to the restructuring reserve as actual costs were less than originally estimated. 
At March 31, 2013, the majority of outstanding restructuring obligations are required to be paid by the end of the year.


(G) DIRECT FINANCING LEASE RECEIVABLES

We lease revenue earning equipment to customers for periods typically ranging from three to seven years for trucks and tractors and up to ten years for trailers. The majority of our leases are classified as operating leases. However, some of our revenue earning equipment leases are classified as direct financing leases and, to a lesser extent, sales-type leases. The net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases consisted of:

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(In thousands)
Total minimum lease payments receivable
$
602,575

 
629,919

Less: Executory costs
(190,380
)
 
(201,777
)
Minimum lease payments receivable
412,195

 
428,142

Less: Allowance for uncollectibles
(643
)
 
(703
)
Net minimum lease payments receivable
411,552

 
427,439

Unguaranteed residuals
58,022

 
60,764

Less: Unearned income
(93,209
)
 
(96,280
)
Net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases
376,365

 
391,923

Current portion
(73,951
)
 
(76,395
)
Non-current portion
$
302,414

 
315,528


Our direct financing lease customers operate in a wide variety of industries, and we have no significant customer concentrations in any one industry. We assess credit risk for all of our customers including those who lease equipment under direct financing leases upon signing of a full service lease contract. The credit risk assessment is only updated under certain circumstances. Credit risk is assessed using an internally developed model, which is updated monthly, that incorporates credit scores from third party providers and our own custom risk ratings. The external credit scores are developed based on the customer’s historical payment patterns and an overall assessment of the likelihood of delinquent payments. Our internal ratings are weighted based on the industry in which the customer operates, company size, years in business, and other credit-related indicators (i.e. profitability, cash flow, liquidity, tangible net worth, etc.). Any one of the following factors may result in a customer being classified as high risk: i) the customer has a history of late payments; ii) the customer has open lawsuits, liens or judgments; iii) the customer has been in business less than 3 years; and iv) the customer operates in an industry with low barriers to entry. For those customers who are designated as high risk, we typically require deposits to be paid in advance in order to mitigate our credit risk. Additionally, our receivables are collateralized by the vehicle’s fair value, which further mitigates our credit risk.

The following table presents the credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of our direct financing lease receivables:
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(In thousands)
Very low risk to low risk
$
172,034

 
193,123

Moderate risk
175,056

 
177,400

Moderately high risk to high risk
65,105

 
57,619

 
$
412,195

 
428,142


The following table is a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses on direct financing lease receivables for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
Balance at December 31
$
703

 
903

Charged to earnings
(42
)
 
783

Deductions
(18
)
 
(879
)
Balance at March 31
$
643

 
807


As of March 31, 2013, the amount of direct financing lease receivables which were past due was not significant, and there were no impaired receivables. Accordingly, we do not believe there is a material risk of default with respect to the direct financing lease receivables as of March 31, 2013.


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(H) REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT

 
March 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Cost
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Net  Book
Value(1)
 
Cost
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Net  Book
Value(1)
 
(In thousands)
Held for use:
 
Full service lease
$
6,783,263

 
(2,463,080
)
 
4,320,183

 
6,728,746

 
(2,500,786
)
 
4,227,960

Commercial rental
1,979,910

 
(648,351
)
 
1,331,559

 
2,041,698

 
(660,356
)
 
1,381,342

Held for sale
542,355

 
(385,114
)
 
157,241

 
499,074

 
(353,768
)
 
145,306

Total
$
9,305,528

 
(3,496,545
)
 
5,808,983

 
9,269,518

 
(3,514,910
)
 
5,754,608

 ————————————
(1)
Revenue earning equipment, net includes vehicles acquired under capital leases of $55.1 million, less accumulated depreciation of $17.1 million, at March 31, 2013, and $56.2 million, less accumulated depreciation of $16.5 million, at December 31, 2012.

At the end of 2012, we completed our annual review of residual values and useful lives of revenue earning equipment. Based on the results of our analysis, we adjusted the estimated residual values of certain classes of revenue earning equipment effective January 1, 2013. The change in estimated residual values increased pre-tax earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2013 by approximately $7.4 million.


(I) GOODWILL

The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment with changes therein was as follows:
 
Fleet
Management
Solutions
 
Supply
Chain
Solutions
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
$
223,129

 
190,308

 
413,437

Accumulated impairment losses
(10,322
)
 
(18,899
)
 
(29,221
)
 
212,807

 
171,409

 
384,216

Purchase accounting adjustments
86

 

 
86

Foreign currency translation adjustments
(573
)
 
(214
)
 
(787
)
Balance at March 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
222,642

 
190,094

 
412,736

Accumulated impairment losses
(10,322
)
 
(18,899
)
 
(29,221
)
 
$
212,320

 
171,195

 
383,515


 


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(J) ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

 
March 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Accrued
Expenses
 
Non-Current
Liabilities
 
Total
 
Accrued
Expenses
 
Non-Current
Liabilities
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Salaries and wages
$
61,830

 

 
61,830

 
86,776

 

 
86,776

Deferred compensation
1,718

 
26,546

 
28,264

 
1,630

 
24,918

 
26,548

Pension benefits
2,661

 
597,762

 
600,423

 
3,309

 
597,275

 
600,584

Other postretirement benefits
2,677

 
37,601

 
40,278

 
2,683

 
37,916

 
40,599

Insurance obligations (1)
126,608

 
182,570

 
309,178

 
133,459

 
178,714

 
312,173

Residual value guarantees
1,421

 
184

 
1,605

 
1,505

 
130

 
1,635

Accrued rent
16,250

 
6,944

 
23,194

 
9,244

 
9,405

 
18,649

Environmental liabilities
4,145

 
7,926

 
12,071

 
4,201

 
8,415

 
12,616

Asset retirement obligations
5,268

 
15,347

 
20,615

 
3,642

 
17,116

 
20,758

Operating taxes
98,677

 

 
98,677

 
91,419

 

 
91,419

Income taxes
3,234

 
58,745

 
61,979

 
8,288

 
57,590

 
65,878

Interest
22,950

 

 
22,950

 
35,798

 

 
35,798

Deposits, mainly from customers
50,739

 
6,237

 
56,976

 
51,671

 
6,236

 
57,907

Deferred revenue
18,918

 
6

 
18,924

 
21,557

 

 
21,557

Acquisition holdbacks
2,798

 

 
2,798

 
1,637

 
2,673

 
4,310

Other
37,051

 
8,645

 
45,696

 
48,888

 
8,544

 
57,432

Total
$
456,945

 
948,513

 
1,405,458

 
505,707

 
948,932

 
1,454,639

————————————
(1) Insurance obligations are primarily comprised of self-insured claim liabilities.

(K) INCOME TAXES

Uncertain Tax Positions

We are subject to tax audits in numerous jurisdictions in the U.S. and foreign countries. Tax audits by their very nature are often complex and can require several years to complete. In the normal course of business, we are subject to challenges from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax authorities regarding amounts of taxes due. These challenges may alter the timing or amount of taxable income or deductions, or the allocation of income among tax jurisdictions. As part of our calculation of the provision for income taxes on earnings, we recognize the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions that are at least more likely than not of being sustained upon audit based on the technical merits of the tax position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Such calculations require management to make estimates and judgments with respect to the ultimate outcome of a tax audit. Actual results could vary materially from these estimates. We reevaluate uncertain tax positions each quarter based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, expiration of statutes of limitations, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit, and new audit activity. Depending on the jurisdiction, such a change in recognition or measurement may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision in the period.

The following is a summary of tax years that are no longer subject to examination:
Federal — audits of our U.S. federal income tax returns are closed through fiscal year 2008.
State — for the majority of states, tax returns are closed through fiscal year 2008.
Foreign — we are no longer subject to foreign tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2005 in Canada, 2006 in Brazil, 2008 in Mexico and 2010 in the U.K., which are our major foreign tax jurisdictions. Refer to Note (C), “Discontinued Operations,” for further discussion on various assessments related to our former South American operations.

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding the federal benefit received from state positions) was $53.2 million and $52.3 million, respectively. Unrecognized tax benefits related to federal, state and foreign tax positions may decrease by $2.3 million by March 31, 2014, if audits are completed or tax years close.

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Like-Kind Exchange Program

We have a like-kind exchange program for certain of our revenue earning equipment operating in the U.S. Pursuant to the program, we dispose of vehicles and acquire replacement vehicles in a form whereby tax gains on disposal of eligible vehicles are deferred. To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, we exchange through a qualified intermediary eligible vehicles being disposed of with vehicles being acquired, allowing us to generally carryover the tax basis of the vehicles sold (“like-kind exchanges”). The program results in a material deferral of federal and state income taxes. As part of the program, the proceeds from the sale of eligible vehicles are restricted for the acquisition of replacement vehicles and other specified applications. Due to the structure utilized to facilitate the like-kind exchanges, the qualified intermediary that holds the proceeds from the sales of eligible vehicles and the entity that holds the vehicles to be acquired under the program are required to be consolidated in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, these consolidated entities had total assets, primarily revenue earning equipment, and total liabilities, primarily accounts payable, of $174.3 million and $25.8 million, respectively.

During 2012, we were in a net operating loss position for tax purposes and were not realizing any benefits from the like-kind exchange program. We also had restricted cash in the program that could be used for other purposes. As a result, in the second quarter of 2012, we temporarily ceased utilizing the program while we restructured the processes relating to the purchase and sale of our vehicles and evaluated other tax planning alternatives. Although these actions did not impact our 2012 tax provision or capital spending program, our cash flows increased $19 million from the release of the program's restricted cash. In the first quarter of 2013, once we had completed our restructuring and evaluation, we reinstated our like-kind exchange program and expect to realize cash tax benefits in future periods.

Effective Tax Rate

Our effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2013 was 34.7% compared with 26.9% in the same period of the prior year. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2012 was favorably impacted by a tax benefit of $5 million (10.4% of earnings before tax) relating to the favorable resolution of a tax item from prior periods.

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(L) DEBT
 
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Maturities
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term debt
1.49
%
 
2.27
%
 
2013
 
$
2,015

 
9,820

Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
257,718

 
358,155

Total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
259,733

 
367,975

Long-term debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial paper (1)
0.35
%
 
0.41
%
 
2016
 
457,942

 
329,925

Canadian commercial paper (1)
1.15
%
 
1.14
%
 
2016
 
7,861

 
23,165

Global revolving credit facility
1.40
%
 
1.58
%
 
2016
 
500

 
8,924

Unsecured U.S. notes — Medium-term notes (1)
3.95
%
 
4.01
%
 
2014-2025
 
2,971,376

 
2,971,313

Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans
1.49
%
 
1.56
%
 
2015-2019
 
55,500

 
105,500

Unsecured foreign obligations
1.92
%
 
1.91
%
 
2014-2016
 
295,055

 
313,406

Capital lease obligations
4.14
%
 
4.08
%
 
2013-2019
 
41,430

 
42,018

Total before fair market value adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,829,664

 
3,794,251

Fair market value adjustment on notes subject to hedging (2)
 
 
 
 
 
13,944

 
16,725

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,843,608

 
3,810,976

Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
(257,718
)
 
(358,155
)
Long-term debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,585,890

 
3,452,821

Total debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
3,845,623

 
3,820,796

 ————————————
(1)
We had unamortized original issue discounts of $8.7 million and $8.8 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(2)
The notional amount of executed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $300 million and $550 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

We can borrow up to $900 million under a global revolving credit facility with a syndicate of twelve lending institutions led by Bank of America N.A., Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., BNP Paribas, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. This facility matures in June 2016 and is used primarily to finance working capital and provide support for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the U.S. and Canada. This facility can also be used to issue up to $75 million in letters of credit (there were no letters of credit outstanding against the facility at March 31, 2013). At our option, the interest rate on borrowings under the credit facility is based on LIBOR, prime, federal funds or local equivalent rates. The agreement provides for annual facility fees, which range from 10.0 basis points to 32.5 basis points, and are based on Ryder’s long-term credit ratings. The current annual facility fee is 15.0 basis points, which applies to the total facility size of $900 million. The credit facility contains no provisions limiting its availability in the event of a material adverse change to Ryder’s business operations; however, the credit facility does contain standard representations and warranties, events of default, cross-default provisions and certain affirmative and negative covenants. In order to maintain availability of funding, we must maintain a ratio of debt to consolidated net worth, of less than or equal to 300%. Net worth, as defined in the credit facility, represents shareholders' equity excluding any accumulated other comprehensive income or loss associated with our pension and other postretirement plans. The ratio at March 31, 2013 was 180%. At March 31, 2013, $434 million was available under the credit facility, net of support for commercial paper borrowings.

Our global revolving credit facility permits us to refinance short-term commercial paper obligations on a long-term basis. Settlement of short-term commercial paper obligations not expected to require the use of working capital are classified as long-term as we have both the intent and ability to refinance on a long-term basis. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we classified $465.8 million and $353.1 million, respectively, of short-term commercial paper as long-term debt.

In February 2013, we issued $250 million of unsecured medium-term notes maturing in February 2019. The proceeds from the notes were used to pay down commercial paper and for general corporate purposes. If the notes are downgraded following,

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and as a result of, a change in control, the note holder can require us to repurchase all or a portion of the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest.

We have a trade receivables purchase and sale program, pursuant to which we sell certain of our domestic trade accounts receivable to a bankruptcy remote, consolidated subsidiary of Ryder, that in turn sells, on a revolving basis, an ownership interest in certain of these accounts receivable to a receivables conduit or committed purchasers. The subsidiary is considered a VIE and is consolidated based on our control of the entity’s activities. We use this program to provide additional liquidity to fund our operations, particularly when it is cost effective to do so. The costs under the program may vary based on changes in interest rates. The available proceeds that may be received under the program are limited to $175 million. If no event occurs which causes early termination, the 364-day program will expire on October 25, 2013. The program contains provisions restricting its availability in the event of a material adverse change to our business operations or the collectability of the collateralized receivables. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no amounts were outstanding under the program. Sales of receivables under this program will be accounted for as secured borrowings based on our continuing involvement in the transferred assets.

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had letters of credit and surety bonds outstanding totaling $293.9 million and $294.1 million, respectively, which primarily guarantee the payment of insurance claims.


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(M) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the levels of inputs used to measure fair value:
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value Measurements
At March 31, 2013 Using
 
Total
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
DFL and other assets
 
$

 
13,944

 

 
13,944

Investments held in Rabbi Trusts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
3,513

 

 

 
3,513

U.S. equity mutual funds
 
 
12,239

 

 

 
12,239

Foreign equity mutual funds
 
 
3,337

 

 

 
3,337

Fixed income mutual funds
 
 
4,534

 

 

 
4,534

Investments held in Rabbi Trusts
DFL and other assets
 
23,623

 

 

 
23,623

Total assets at fair value
 
 
$
23,623

 
13,944

 

 
37,567

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
$

 

 
478

 
478

Total liabilities at fair value
 
 
$

 

 
478

 
478

 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value Measurements
At December 31, 2012 Using
 
Total
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$

 
1,313

 

 
1,313

Interest rate swaps
DFL and other assets
 

 
15,412

 

 
15,412

Investments held in Rabbi Trusts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
4,055

 

 

 
4,055

U.S. equity mutual funds
 
 
10,871

 

 

 
10,871

Foreign equity mutual funds
 
 
2,974

 

 

 
2,974

Fixed income mutual funds
 
 
4,526

 

 

 
4,526

Investments held in Rabbi Trusts
DFL and other assets
 
22,426

 

 

 
22,426

Total assets at fair value
 
 
$
22,426

 
16,725

 

 
39,151

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration
Other non-current liabilities
 
$

 

 
478

 
478

Total liabilities at fair value
 
 
$

 

 
478

 
478


The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for these items, as well as the level of inputs used to measure fair value:

Investments held in Rabbi Trusts — The investments primarily include mutual funds that invest in equity and fixed income securities. Shares of mutual funds were valued based on quoted market prices, which represent the net asset value of the shares and were therefore classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Interest rate swaps — The derivatives are pay-variable, receive-fixed interest rate swaps based on the LIBOR rate and are designated as fair value hedges. Fair value was based on a model-driven income approach using the LIBOR rate at each interest payment date, which was observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the swaps. Therefore, our interest rate swaps were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Contingent consideration — Fair value was based on the income approach and uses significant inputs that are not observable in the market. These inputs are based on our expectations as to what amount we will pay based on contractual provisions. Therefore, the liability was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the levels of inputs used to measure fair value:
 
Fair Value Measurements
At March 31, 2013 Using
 
Total Losses (2)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Three months  ended
 
(In thousands)
Assets held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue earning equipment: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trucks
$

 

 
13,229

 
$
3,029

Tractors

 

 
14,943

 
1,095

Trailers

 

 
989

 
597

Total assets at fair value
$

 

 
29,161

 
$
4,721

 
 
Fair Value Measurements
At March 31, 2012 Using
 
Total Losses (2)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Three months
 ended
 
(In thousands)
Assets held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue earning equipment (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trucks
$

 

 
7,321

 
$
2,381

Tractors

 

 
3,514

 
471

Trailers

 

 
624

 
507

Total assets at fair value
$

 

 
11,459

 
$
3,359

 ————————————
(1)
Represents the portion of all revenue earning equipment held for sale that is recorded at fair value, less costs to sell.
(2)
Total losses represent fair value adjustments for all vehicles held for sale throughout the period for which fair value was less than carrying value.

Revenue earning equipment held for sale is stated at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Losses to reflect changes in fair value are presented within “Other operating expenses” in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. For revenue earning equipment held for sale, we stratify our fleet by vehicle type (tractors, trucks and trailers), weight class, age and other relevant characteristics and create classes of similar assets for analysis purposes. Fair value was determined based upon recent market prices obtained from our own sales experience for sales of each class of similar assets and vehicle condition. Therefore, our revenue earning equipment held for sale was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Fair value of total debt (excluding capital lease obligations) at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was approximately $4.02 billion and $3.99 billion, respectively. For publicly-traded debt, estimates of fair value were based on market prices. Since our publicly-traded debt is not actively traded, the fair value measurement was classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. For other debt, fair value was estimated based on a model-driven approach using rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Therefore, the fair value measurement of our other debt was classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets for “Cash and cash equivalents,” “Receivables, net” and “Accounts payable” approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturities of these financial instruments.


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(N) DERIVATIVES

As of March 31, 2013, we have interest rate swaps outstanding which are designated as fair value hedges whereby we receive fixed interest rate payments in exchange for making variable interest rate payments. The differential to be paid or received is accrued and recognized as interest expense. The following table provides a detail of the swaps outstanding and the related hedged items as of March 31, 2013:
 
 
 
Maturity date
 
Face value of medium-term notes
 
Aggregate 
notional
amount of interest rate swaps
 
Fixed interest 
rate
 
Weighted-average variable
interest rate on hedged debt
as of March 31,
Issuance date
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 2011
 
June 2017
 
$350,000
 
$150,000
 
3.50%
 
1.62%
 
1.84%
February 2011
 
March 2015
 
$350,000
 
$150,000
 
3.15%
 
1.41%
 
1.70%

Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are offset by changes in the fair value of the debt instrument. Accordingly, there is no ineffectiveness related to the interest rate swaps. The location and amount of gains (losses) on interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges and related hedged items reported in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings were as follows:
Fair Value Hedging Relationship
 
Location of
 Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Derivatives: Interest rate swaps
 
Interest expense
 
$
(2,781
)
 
(2,170
)
Hedged items: Fixed-rate debt
 
Interest expense
 
2,781

 
2,170

Total
 
 
 
$

 


Refer to Note (M), “Fair Value Measurements,” for disclosures of the fair value and line item caption of derivative instruments recorded on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

(O) SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS

In December 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program intended to mitigate the dilutive impact of shares issued under our various employee stock, stock option and employee stock purchase plans. Under the December 2011 program, management is authorized to repurchase shares of common stock in an amount not to exceed the number of shares issued to employees under the Company's various employee stock, stock option and employee stock purchase plans from December 1, 2011 through December 13, 2013. The December 2011 program limits aggregate share repurchases to no more than 2 million shares of Ryder common stock. In 2013, we temporarily paused our anti-dilutive share repurchase program to appropriately manage our leverage and to allow us to maintain near-term balance sheet flexibility. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, we repurchased and retired 223,200 shares under this program at an aggregate cost of $11.9 million.

(P) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
“Other comprehensive loss” for the three months ended March 31, 2013 totaled $28.3 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, “Other comprehensive income” was $27.5 million. The 2013 loss primarily consisted of a $33.7 million (before and after tax) change in the cumulative translation adjustment, which related to the weakening of the British Pound and the Canadian Dollar when compared to the U.S. Dollar. The prior year adjustment of $22.8 million (before and after tax) reflected the strengthening of these currencies against the U.S. Dollar.
“Other comprehensive income” for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 also includes amortization of pension and postretirement items of $8.4 million and $7.2 million ($5.4 million and $4.7 million after-tax) respectively, which are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note (Q), “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further information.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(unaudited)



 
 
 
 
(Q) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Company-administered plans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
4,252

 
3,907

 
263

 
320

Interest cost
22,419

 
23,689

 
395

 
514

Expected return on plan assets
(26,448
)
 
(24,057
)
 

 

Amortization of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss
8,880

 
7,861

 
(2
)
 
(3
)
Prior service credit
(466
)
 
(569
)
 
(58
)
 
(58
)
 
8,637

 
10,831

 
598

 
773

Union-administered plans
1,984

 
1,614

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost
$
10,621

 
12,445

 
598

 
773

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-administered plans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
$
8,741

 
9,848

 
406

 
552

Non-U.S.
(104
)
 
983

 
192

 
221

 
8,637

 
10,831

 
598

 
773

Union-administered plans
1,984

 
1,614

 

 

 
$
10,621

 
12,445

 
598

 
773

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we contributed $4.0 million to our pension plans. In 2013, we expect to contribute approximately $66 million to our pension plans.


(R) OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY

Our primary measure of segment performance excludes certain items we do not believe are representative of the ongoing operations of the segment. We believe that excluding these items from our segment measure of performance allows for better comparison of results.
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recognized a benefit of $1.9 million (before and after tax) from the recognition of the accumulated currency translation adjustment from a foreign operation which has substantially liquidated its net assets. This benefit was recorded within “Miscellaneous income, net” in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(unaudited)


(S) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental cash flow information was as follows:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In thousands)
Interest paid
$
45,425

 
37,325

Income taxes paid
$
3,721

 
4,183

Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of revenue earning equipment
$
29,381

 
316,457

Operating and revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases 
$
458

 
59

 

(T) SEGMENT REPORTING

Our operating segments are aggregated into reportable business segments based upon similar economic characteristics, products, services, customers and delivery methods. We operate in two reportable business segments: (1) FMS, which provides full service leasing, contract maintenance, contract-related maintenance and commercial rental of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers, principally in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.; and (2) SCS, which provides comprehensive supply chain consulting including distribution and transportation services in North America and Asia. The SCS segment also provides dedicated services, which includes vehicles and drivers as part of a dedicated transportation solution in the U.S.

Our primary measurement of segment financial performance, defined as “Earnings Before Tax” (EBT) from continuing operations, includes an allocation of Central Support Services (CSS) and excludes non-operating pension costs, restructuring and other charges, net as described in Note (F), “Restructuring and Other Charges” and the items discussed in Note (R), “Other Items Impacting Comparability.” CSS represents those costs incurred to support all business segments, including human resources, finance, corporate services, public affairs, information technology, health and safety, legal and corporate communications. The objective of the EBT measurement is to provide clarity on the profitability of each business segment and, ultimately, to hold leadership of each business segment and each operating segment within each business segment accountable for their allocated share of CSS costs. Certain costs are considered to be overhead not attributable to any segment and remain unallocated in CSS. Included among the unallocated overhead remaining within CSS are the costs for investor relations, public affairs and certain executive compensation.

Our FMS segment leases revenue earning equipment and provides fuel, maintenance and other ancillary services to the SCS segment. Inter-segment revenue and EBT are accounted for at rates similar to those executed with third parties. EBT related to inter-segment equipment and services billed to customers (equipment contribution) are included in both FMS and SCS and then eliminated (presented as “Eliminations”).
 
The following tables set forth financial information for each of our business segments and provides a reconciliation between segment EBT and earnings from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Segment results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
FMS
 
SCS
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from external customers
$
986,538

 
576,479

 

 
1,563,017

Inter-segment revenue
113,194

 

 
(113,194
)
 

Total revenue
$
1,099,732

 
576,479

 
(113,194
)
 
1,563,017

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBT
$
60,745

 
23,811

 
(7,333
)
 
77,223

Unallocated CSS
 
 
 
 
 
 
(11,375
)
     Non-operating pension costs 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,244
)
     Restructuring and other charges, net and other items
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,904

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
62,508

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment capital expenditures (1), (2)
$
406,511

 
5,800

 

 
412,311

Unallocated CSS
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,743

Capital expenditures paid
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
420,054

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from external customers
$
964,363

 
571,913

 

 
1,536,276

Inter-segment revenue
107,028

 

 
(107,028
)
 

Total revenue
$
1,071,391

 
571,913

 
(107,028
)
 
1,536,276

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBT
$
50,683

 
21,871

 
(6,481
)
 
66,073

Unallocated CSS
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9,506
)
Non-operating pension costs 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(8,004
)
     Restructuring and other charges, net and other items
 
 
 
 
 
 
(865
)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
47,698

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment capital expenditures (1), (2)
$
463,606

 
2,837

 

 
466,443

Unallocated CSS
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,526

Capital expenditures paid
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
470,969

 ————————————
(1)
Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.
(2)
Excludes acquisition payments of $1.4 million and $2.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(U) OTHER MATTERS

We are a party to various claims, complaints and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our continuing business operations including but not limited to those relating to commercial and employment claims, environmental matters, risk management matters (e.g. vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, etc.) and administrative assessments primarily associated with operating taxes. We have established loss provisions for matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. For matters from continuing operations where a reserve has not been established and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued is reasonably possible, we believe that such losses will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Our estimates regarding potential losses and materiality are based on our judgment and assessment of the claims utilizing currently available information. Although we will continue to reassess our reserves and estimates based on future developments, our objective assessment of the legal merits of such claims may not always be predictive of the outcome and actual results may vary from our current estimates.

Refer to Note (C), “Discontinued Operations,” for additional matters.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



OVERVIEW

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and notes thereto included under Item 1. In addition, reference should be made to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Ryder System, Inc. (Ryder) is a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions. Our operating segments are aggregated into reportable business segments based upon similar economic characteristics, products, services, customers and delivery methods. We operate in two reportable business segments: (1) FMS, which provides full service leasing, contract maintenance, contract-related maintenance and commercial rental of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers, principally in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.; and (2) SCS, which provides comprehensive supply chain consulting including distribution and transportation services in North America and Asia. The SCS segment also provides dedicated services, which includes vehicles and drivers as part of a dedicated transportation solution in the U.S.

We operate in highly competitive markets. Our customers select us based on numerous factors including service quality, price, technology and service offerings. As an alternative to using our services, customers may choose to provide these services for themselves, or may choose to obtain similar or alternative services from other third-party vendors. Our customer base includes enterprises operating in a variety of industries including automotive, transportation, food service, electronics, consumer packaged goods, grocery, lumber and wood products and home furnishing.

Total revenue increased 2% in the first quarter of 2013 to $1.56 billion. Operating revenue (revenue excluding FMS fuel and all subcontracted transportation) increased 3% in the first quarter of 2013 to $1.27 billion. The increase in total and operating revenue was driven by growth in both the FMS and SCS business segments. See “Consolidated Results” for further discussion of operating revenue, a non-GAAP financial measure.

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes (EBT) increased 31% in the first quarter of 2013 to $62.5 million. The increase in EBT in the first quarter of 2013 reflects improved performance in the FMS and SCS business segments.

EBT, earnings and EPS from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2013 and 2012 included certain items we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operations and have been excluded from our comparable earnings measure. The following discussion provides a summary of these items which are discussed in more detail throughout our MD&A and within the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements:

 
EBT
 
Earnings
 
EPS-Diluted
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Three months ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
EBT/Earnings/EPS
$
62,508

 
47,698

 
$
40,802

 
34,876

 
$
0.79

 
0.68

Non-operating pension costs (1)
5,244

 
8,004

 
3,081

 
4,939

 
0.06

 
0.10

Foreign currency translation benefit (2)
(1,904
)
 

 
(1,904
)
 

 
(0.04
)
 

Restructuring and other charges (3)

 
865

 

 
645

 


0.01

Tax benefit (4)

 

 

 
(4,967
)
 

 
(0.10
)
Comparable
$
65,848

 
56,567

 
$
41,979

 
35,493

 
$
0.81


0.69

_______________
(1)
Includes the amortization of actuarial loss, interest cost and expected return on plan assets components of pension and post-retirement costs.
(2)
See Note (R), Other items Impacting Comparability,” for additional information.
(3)
See Note (F), Restructuring and Other Charges,” for further discussion.
(4)
Tax benefit associated with the resolution of a prior year tax item. See Note (K),Income Taxes.”

Excluding the special items listed above, comparable earnings and EPS from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2013 increased 18% to $42.0 million and increased 17% to $0.81 per diluted common share, respectively. We believe that comparable earnings from continuing operations before taxes, comparable earnings from continuing operations, and comparable earnings per diluted common share from continuing operations, all non-GAAP financial measures, provide useful information to investors and allow for better year over year comparison of operating performance because they exclude non-

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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Continued)


operating pension costs, which is a non-operational expense that can significantly change from year to year. These non-GAAP financial measures also exclude other significant items that are not representative of our ongoing business operations and allow for better year over year comparison.

Net earnings and EPS increased 16% in the first quarter of 2013 to $39.9 million and 15% to $0.77 per diluted common share, respectively. Net earnings in the first quarter of 2013 and 2012 were negatively impacted by losses from discontinued operations of $0.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted common share and $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted common share, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013/2012
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
Total revenue
$
1,563,017

 
1,536,276

 
   2%
 
Operating revenue (1)
1,267,521

 
1,228,924

 
   3%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations
$
62,508

 
47,698

 
   31%
 
Earnings from continuing operations
40,802

 
34,876

 
   17%
 
Net earnings
39,924

 
34,321

 
   16%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share — Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.79

 
0.68

 
   16%
 
Net earnings
0.77

 
0.67

 
   15%
 
  ————————————
(1)
We use operating revenue, a non-GAAP financial measure, to evaluate the operating performance of our businesses and as a measure of sales activity. FMS fuel services revenue, which is directly impacted by fluctuations in market fuel prices, is excluded from the operating revenue computation as fuel is largely a pass-through to our customers for which we realize minimal changes in profitability during periods of steady market fuel prices. However, profitability may be positively or negatively impacted by rapid changes in market fuel prices during a short period of time as customer pricing for fuel services is established based on market fuel costs. Subcontracted transportation is deducted from total revenue to arrive at operating revenue as subcontracted transportation is typically a pass-through to our customers. We realize minimal changes in profitability as a result of fluctuations in subcontracted transportation. Refer to the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of total revenue to operating revenue.
 
Revenue and Cost of Revenue by Source

Total revenue increased 2% in the first quarter of 2013 to $1.56 billion. Operating revenue increased 3% in the first quarter of 2013 to $1.27 billion. The increase in total and operating revenue was primarily driven by organic growth in both FMS and SCS.
 
 
 
 
Lease and Rental
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013/2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
Lease and rental revenues
$
659,708

 
637,858

 
   3%
Cost of lease and rental
470,120

 
458,944

 
   2%
Gross margin
189,588

 
178,914

 
   6%
Gross margin %
29
%
 
28
%
 
 

Lease and rental revenues represent full service lease and commercial rental product offerings within our FMS business segment. Revenues increased 3% in the first quarter of 2013 to $659.7 million primarily driven by higher prices on full service lease vehicles and increased miles driven. Improved full service lease pricing was driven by higher costs on new engine technology. Year over year comparisons also benefited from improved rental pricing on a smaller fleet. Pricing on commercial rental power vehicles increased 2% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Continued)



Cost of lease and rental represents the direct costs related to lease and rental revenues. These costs are comprised of depreciation of revenue earning equipment, maintenance costs (primarily repair parts and labor), and other fixed costs such as licenses, insurance and operating taxes. Cost of lease and rental excludes interest costs from vehicle financing. Cost of lease and rental grew 2% in the first quarter of 2013 to $470.1 million due to increased depreciation from higher net vehicle investments as well as equipment rental costs. The growth in equipment rental reflects a higher number of leased vehicles resulting from the sale lease-back transaction completed in June 2012. Maintenance costs declined due to a younger fleet, partially offset by increased costs to prepare vehicles for sale and upfront investments in initiatives for which benefits have not yet been realized.

Lease and rental gross margin increased 6% in the first quarter of 2013 to $189.6 million and lease and rental gross margin as a percentage of revenue increased in the first quarter of 2013 due to improved full service lease performance from increased miles driven and higher per vehicle pricing reflecting new engine technology.

Services
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013/2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
Services revenue
$
689,461

 
678,352

 
   2%
Cost of services
585,437

 
575,669

 
   2%
Gros