Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc 8-K, filed Oct 21, 2020
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX)
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2020-10-21
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc filed this 8-K on October 21, 2020.
Items reported
- Item 2.02: Financial results
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2020
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| ITEM 2.02 | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION | ||||
On October 21, 2020, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. A copy of the Press Release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K ("Current Report") as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.
| ITEM 7.01 | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE | ||||
The information in this Current Report that is furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the exhibits hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On September 8, 2017, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 9, 2017, by Swift Transportation Company ("Swift"), Bishop Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Swift, ("Merger Sub"), and Knight Transportation, Inc. ("Knight"), Merger Sub merged with and into Knight, with Knight surviving as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Swift (the "2017 Merger"). Knight was the accounting acquirer and Swift was the legal acquirer in the 2017 Merger.
In accordance with the accounting treatment applicable to the 2017 Merger, throughout Exhibit 99.2, the reported results do not include the results of operations of Swift and its subsidiaries on and prior to the 2017 Merger date of September 8, 2017 (the "2017 Merger Date"). However, where indicated, certain unaudited historical information of Swift and its subsidiaries on and prior to the 2017 Merger Date, including their results of operations and certain operating statistics (collectively, the "Swift Historical Information"), has been provided in Exhibit 99.2. Management believes that presentation of the Swift Historical Information will be useful to investors. The Swift Historical Information has not been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Article 11 of Regulation S-X, and it therefore does not reflect any of the pro forma adjustments that would be required by Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The Swift Historical Information does not purport to indicate the results that would have been obtained had the Swift and Knight businesses been operated together during the periods presented, or which may be realized in the future.
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS | ||||
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit | Description | |||||||
Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File | |||||||
The information in Items 2.02, 7.01, and 9.01 of this report and the exhibits hereto may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the paragraphs at the end of the attached press release and at the beginning of the attached earnings presentation, as well as various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: | October 21, 2020 | /s/ Adam W. Miller | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adam W. Miller | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Exhibit 99.1 | ||||||||
October 21, 2020
Phoenix, Arizona
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Revenue and Earnings | ||
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) ("Knight-Swift" or "the Company"), North America's largest truckload transportation company, today reported third quarter 2020 net income attributable to Knight-Swift of $122.1 million and Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift of $134.6 million. We reported GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.71 for the third quarter of 2020, compared to $0.44 for the third quarter of 2019. Our Adjusted EPS was $0.79 for the third quarter of 2020, compared to $0.48 for the third quarter of 2019.
| Key Financial Highlights | ||
Our consolidated operating income increased by 60.7% on a year-over-year basis for the third quarter of 2020 as a result of a 4.3% increase in consolidated revenue, excluding trucking fuel surcharge and our focus on cost control. Both the strength in freight demand and constrained capacity led to earlier peak volumes, which we expect will continue into the fourth quarter.
Our Trucking segment improved its Adjusted Operating Income by 54.1%, resulting in a 620 basis point Adjusted Operating Ratio improvement to 81.3% in the third quarter of 2020 from 87.5% in the third quarter of 2019. Our Logistics segment produced an Adjusted Operating Ratio of 97.4% in the third quarter of 2020. Load volumes within our Intermodal segment increased by 16.6% sequentially and decreased by 5.7% year-over-year, contributing to an Adjusted Operating Ratio of 99.7% in the third quarter of 2020, as compared 102.4% in the third quarter of last year.
Knight-Swift Consolidated Results
| Quarter Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total revenue | $ | 1,210,406 | $ | 1,200,522 | 0.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding trucking fuel surcharge | $ | 1,137,313 | $ | 1,090,210 | 4.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 165,461 | $ | 102,953 | 60.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Income 1 | $ | 183,094 | $ | 113,712 | 61.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Knight-Swift | $ | 122,058 | $ | 74,619 | 63.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift 1 | $ | 134,618 | $ | 82,802 | 62.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per diluted share | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.44 | 61.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EPS 1 | $ | 0.79 | $ | 0.48 | 64.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the schedules following this release.
Income Taxes — The effective tax rate was 28.1% for the third quarter of 2020, compared to 24.6% for the third quarter of 2019. The current quarter effective tax rate was negatively impacted by certain tax-related items within our Mexico operations. We expect the full-year 2020 effective tax rate to be in the range of 25.5% to 27.0% before discrete items.
Dividend — The Company previously announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share to stockholders of record on September 4, 2020, which was paid on September 25, 2020.
Other Income, net — During the third quarter of 2020, we recognized $7.5 million in income within "Other income, net" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, compared to $3.3 million for the same quarter of last year. The $4.2 million increase was primarily driven by gains recognized within our portfolio of investments.
| Segment Financial Performance | ||
Trucking Segment
| Quarter Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions | $ | 902,592 | $ | 876,385 | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 168,781 | $ | 109,409 | 54.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Income 1 | $ | 169,105 | $ | 109,758 | 54.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating ratio | 82.7 | % | 88.9 | % | (620 bps) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 | 81.3 | % | 87.5 | % | (620 bps) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the schedules following this release.
Our Trucking segment includes our irregular route, dedicated, refrigerated, expedited, flatbed, and cross-border operations across our brands with 13,446 irregular route tractors and 5,018 dedicated route tractors. We improved the Adjusted Operating Ratio within this segment to 81.3% in the third quarter of 2020 from 87.5% in the third quarter of 2019. Average revenue per tractor increased by 5.4%, driven by a 5.1% increase in revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions. We expect rate per mile to continue to improve in the coming quarters. In the third quarter of 2020, the Swift truckload operating segment generated an Adjusted Operating Ratio of 77.9% and the Knight trucking operating segment generated an Adjusted Operating Ratio of 80.1%. The Knight trucking and Swift truckload operating segments operated within 30 basis points of each other during the trailing twelve month period ended September 30, 2020. We also saw year-over-year improvement in our dedicated and refrigerated operating segments during the third quarter.
Logistics Segment
| Quarter Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions | $ | 96,237 | $ | 83,631 | 15.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 2,478 | $ | 3,692 | (32.9 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating ratio | 97.5 | % | 95.7 | % | 180 bps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 | 97.4 | % | 95.6 | % | 180 bps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the schedules following this release.
Adjusted Operating Ratio in the Logistics segment (which primarily consists of our Knight and Swift brokerage services) increased to 97.4% in the third quarter of 2020 from 95.6% in the third quarter of 2019.
Brokerage-only — With tightening of capacity, brokerage gross margin decreased to 11.0% in the third quarter of 2020 from 14.0% in the third quarter of 2019. Margins began to stabilize and subsequently improved throughout the third quarter of 2020. A 28.4% increase in brokerage revenue per load, partially offset by a 7.9% decrease in brokerage load volumes contributed to an 18.2% increase in brokerage revenue, excluding intersegment transactions. Load volumes grew 87.2% year-over-year within our power-only service offering, contributing to 109.6% revenue growth within power-only and representing 30.1% of our total third quarter 2020 brokerage load volumes.
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Intermodal Segment
| Quarter Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions | $ | 98,808 | $ | 108,758 | (9.1 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 250 | $ | (2,652) | (109.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating ratio | 99.7 | % | 102.4 | % | (270 bps) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the third quarter of 2020, our Intermodal segment produced an operating ratio of 99.7%, compared to 102.4% during the third quarter of 2019. Continued market pressures contributed to a 9.1% decrease in revenue, excluding intersegment transactions, as load counts decreased 5.7% and revenue per load decreased 3.7%. Excluding the impact of fuel, revenue per load increased 2.5% year-over-year. On a sequential basis, a 16.6% increase in load volumes contributed to a 560 basis point improvement in operating ratio for the third quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2020. We continue to develop our Intermodal network and cost structure and expect to continue to see improved results in the fourth quarter.
Non-reportable Segments
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| 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 56,610 | $ | 30,597 | 85.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (6,048) | $ | (7,496) | (19.3 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The non-reportable segments include support services provided to our customers and independent contractors (including repair and maintenance shop services, equipment leasing, warranty services, and insurance), trailer parts manufacturing, certain warehousing activities, as well as certain corporate expenses (such as legal settlements and accruals and $10.3 million in quarterly amortization of intangibles related to the 2017 merger). Operating results within the non-reportable segments improved in the third quarter of 2020, which included additional income earned from warehousing activities, partially offset by a $6.2 million charge associated with certain class action lawsuits involving pre-merger employment-related claims that were previously disclosed by Swift.
| Consolidated Liquidity, Capital Resources, and Earnings Guidance | ||
Cash Flow Sources (Uses)
| Year-to-Date September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 655,019 | $ | 612,412 | $ | 42,607 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (335,602) | (468,420) | 132,818 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (243,138) | (139,156) | (103,982) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase in cash, restricted cash, and equivalents 1 | $ | 76,279 | $ | 4,836 | $ | 71,443 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net capital expenditures | $ | (276,144) | $ | (457,850) | $ | 181,706 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1"Net increase in cash, restricted cash, and equivalents" is derived from changes within "Cash and cash equivalents," "Cash and cash equivalents – restricted," and the long-term portion of restricted cash included in "Other long-term assets" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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Liquidity and Capitalization — As of September 30, 2020, we had a balance of $854.9 million of unrestricted cash and available liquidity and $5.9 billion of stockholders' equity. The face value of our debt, net of unrestricted cash ("Net Debt") was $641.7 million as of September 30, 2020, which is a $117.8 million decrease from December 31, 2019. Our cash provided by operating activities and change in Net Debt balances were negatively affected by a $93.4 million cash settlement paid in March 2020 associated with pre-2017 merger legal matters that were previously accrued and disclosed. Free cash flow1 for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2020, including the $93.4 million payment, was $378.9 million (computed as net cash provided by operating activities, less net capital expenditures). During the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2020, we generated $655.0 million in operating cash flows, reduced our operating lease liabilities by $66.3 million, and returned $41.3 million to our stockholders in the form of quarterly dividends. We also repurchased $34.6 million worth of our common stock at an average price of $30.41 per share (all within the first quarter of 2020). We continue to manage our leverage ratio relative to our targeted range and remain committed to a strong capital structure, which we believe will position us for long-term success and enable us to pursue further opportunities for organic growth, growth through acquisitions, and other capital allocation opportunities.
Equipment and Capital Expenditures — Gain on sale of revenue equipment decreased to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared to $8.6 million in the same quarter of 2019. The average age of our tractor fleet was 2.1 years in the third quarter of 2020, compared to 2.0 years in the same quarter of 2019. Capital expenditures, net of disposal proceeds, were $276.1 million for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2020. We are adjusting our previously-disclosed net capital expenditures range of $500.0 – $525.0 million to a range of $380.0 – $405.0 million for full-year 2020. The reduction reflects a decision to finance approximately $120.0 million of our full-year 2020 planned equipment purchases in order to keep our leverage from falling below our target range and to take advantage of historically low medium-term fixed interest rates. Our net capital expenditures primarily represent replacements of existing tractors and trailers, as well as investment in our terminal network and driver amenities.
Guidance — We expect that Adjusted EPS2 for full-year 2020 will range from $2.68 to $2.72, which is an update from our previously-disclosed range of $2.15 to $2.30. We expect that Adjusted EPS2 for full-year 2021 will range from $3.20 to $3.40. Our expected Adjusted EPS2 ranges are based on the current truckload market, recent trends, and the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management (including those referenced in the third quarter 2020 earnings presentation posted on our website).
The factors described under "Forward-Looking Statements," among others, could cause actual results to materially vary from this guidance. Further, we cannot estimate on a forward-looking basis, the impact of certain income and expense items on our earnings per share, because these items, which could be significant, may be infrequent, are difficult to predict, and may be highly variable. As a result, we do not provide a corresponding GAAP measure for, or reconciliation to, our Adjusted EPS guidance.
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1Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure.
2Our calculation of Adjusted EPS starts with GAAP diluted earnings per share and adds back the after-tax impact of intangible asset amortization (which is expected to be approximately $0.20 for full-year 2020 and $0.20 for full-year 2021), as well as noncash impairments and certain other unusual noncash items, if any.
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| Other Information | ||
| About Knight-Swift | ||
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is a provider of multiple truckload transportation and logistics services using a nationwide network of business units and terminals in the United States and Mexico to serve customers throughout North America. In addition to operating the country's largest tractor fleet, Knight-Swift also contracts with third-party equipment providers to provide a broad range of truckload services to its customers while creating quality driving jobs for our driving associates and successful business opportunities for independent contractors.
| Investor Relations Contact Information | ||
David A. Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer, or Adam W. Miller, Chief Financial Officer: (602) 606-6349
| Forward-Looking Statements | ||
This press release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available, usually identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "plans,'' "projects," "expects," "hopes," "intends," "strategy," ''focus," "outlook," "foresee," "will," "could," "should," "may," "continue," or similar expressions, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such statements are forward-looking statements and are within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including without limitation: any projections of or guidance regarding earnings, earnings per share, revenues, cash flows, dividends, capital expenditures, or other financial items; any statement of plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed acquisition plans, new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic, industry, or Company conditions or performance; and any statements of belief and any statement of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. In this press release, such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:
•any projections of or guidance regarding earnings, earnings per share, Adjusted EPS, revenues, cash flows, dividends, capital expenditures, or other financial items,
•expectations regarding future supply or demand, volume, truckload capacity, and the overall freight and economic environment,
•the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic,
•future dividends,
•intentions regarding refinancing the Company's accounts receivable securitization, including the timing thereof,
•future effective tax rates,
•future performance of our reportable segments, including rate per mile within our Trucking segment, as well as cost structure, network, and load volumes within our Intermodal segment,
•future capital structure, capital allocation, and growth strategies and opportunities, liquidity, and
•future capital expenditures, including funding of capital expenditures.
Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and are based upon the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions, which are subject to significant risks and uncertainties as set forth in the Risk Factors section of Knight-Swift's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and various disclosures in our press releases, stockholder reports, and other filings with the SEC.
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| Financial Statements | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) | ||
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding trucking fuel surcharge | $ | 1,137,313 | $ | 1,090,210 | $ | 3,162,005 | $ | 3,309,920 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trucking fuel surcharge | 73,093 | 110,312 | 233,897 | 337,220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,210,406 | 1,200,522 | 3,395,902 | 3,647,140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages, and benefits | 376,923 | 375,491 | 1,097,067 | 1,119,700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel | 104,703 | 148,699 | 312,939 | 438,447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and maintenance | 69,964 | 85,108 | 204,435 | 247,311 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance and claims | 45,186 | 46,792 | 144,768 | 145,724 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating taxes and licenses | 21,475 | 20,970 | 64,527 | 64,333 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | 5,069 | 4,913 | 14,845 | 14,956 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 115,664 | 106,884 | 340,486 | 310,759 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 11,473 | 10,759 | 34,421 | 32,144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental expense | 19,700 | 28,726 | 67,447 | 97,146 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchased transportation | 245,102 | 251,337 | 670,485 | 781,959 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairments | — | — | 1,255 | 2,182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous operating expenses | 29,686 | 17,890 | 73,480 | 64,634 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,044,945 | 1,097,569 | 3,026,155 | 3,319,295 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 165,461 | 102,953 | 369,747 | 327,845 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expenses): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 326 | 1,007 | 1,595 | 3,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (3,232) | (7,790) | (13,360) | (22,294) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 7,484 | 3,335 | 9,476 | 12,575 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expenses), net | 4,578 | (3,448) | (2,289) | (6,719) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 170,039 | 99,505 | 367,458 | 321,126 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 47,835 | 24,524 | 99,204 | 78,523 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 122,204 | 74,981 | 268,254 | 242,603 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (146) | (362) | (581) | (841) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Knight-Swift | $ | 122,058 | $ | 74,619 | $ | 267,673 | $ | 241,762 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.44 | $ | 1.57 | $ | 1.41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.44 | $ | 1.57 | $ | 1.40 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared per share: | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 170,205 | 170,504 | 170,257 | 171,841 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 171,028 | 171,290 | 171,035 | 172,524 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | ||
| September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 240,236 | $ | 159,722 | |||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – restricted | 36,689 | 41,331 | |||||||||||||||
| Restricted investments, held-to-maturity, amortized cost | 9,052 | 8,912 | |||||||||||||||
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20,846 and $18,178, respectively | 559,657 | 518,547 | |||||||||||||||
| Contract balance – revenue in transit | 20,233 | 12,696 | |||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 61,686 | 62,160 | |||||||||||||||
| Assets held for sale | 38,098 | 41,786 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax receivable | 8,358 | 17,026 | |||||||||||||||
| Other current assets | 24,544 | 27,848 | |||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 998,553 | 890,028 | |||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,970,565 | 2,850,720 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 119,350 | 169,425 | |||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 2,922,967 | 2,918,992 | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,400,719 | 1,379,459 | |||||||||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 89,207 | 73,108 | |||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 8,501,361 | $ | 8,281,732 | |||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 140,228 | $ | 99,194 | |||||||||||||
| Accrued payroll and purchased transportation | 154,025 | 110,065 | |||||||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 112,189 | 175,222 | |||||||||||||||
| Claims accruals – current portion | 174,136 | 150,805 | |||||||||||||||
Finance lease liabilities and long-term debt – current portion 1 | 422,655 | 377,651 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities – current portion | 57,088 | 80,101 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable securitization – current portion 2 | 201,878 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,262,199 | 993,038 | |||||||||||||||
| Revolving line of credit | 170,000 | 279,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities – less current portion | 87,253 | 57,383 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities – less current portion | 67,067 | 96,160 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable securitization – less current portion 2 | — | 204,762 | |||||||||||||||
| Claims accruals – less current portion | 175,915 | 196,912 | |||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 802,292 | 771,719 | |||||||||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 55,387 | 14,455 | |||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,620,113 | 2,613,429 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 1,702 | 1,707 | |||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 4,294,504 | 4,269,043 | |||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 1,582,814 | 1,395,465 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Knight-Swift stockholders' equity | 5,879,020 | 5,666,215 | |||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 2,228 | 2,088 | |||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 5,881,248 | 5,668,303 | |||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 8,501,361 | $ | 8,281,732 | |||||||||||||
1 Subsequent to the September 30, 2020 balance sheet date, the Company used the proceeds from a new term loan agreement to pay the outstanding balance of the existing term loan (scheduled to mature on October 2, 2020).
2 As of September 30, 2020, the $202.0 million outstanding balance of the accounts receivable securitization is due within twelve months, and as such was reclassified into "Accounts receivable securitization – current portion." The Company intends to refinance prior to the due date.
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| Segment Operating Statistics (Unaudited) | ||
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | 2020 | 2019 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trucking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average revenue per tractor 1 | $ | 48,884 | $ | 46,372 | 5.4 | % | $ | 137,736 | $ | 139,536 | (1.3 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-paid empty miles percentage | 12.6 | % | 12.8 | % | (20 bps) | 13.1 | % | 12.9 | % | 20 bps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average length of haul (miles) | 436 | 431 | 1.2 | % | 427 | 429 | (0.5 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Miles per tractor | 23,422 | 23,397 | 0.1 | % | 68,729 | 69,578 | (1.2 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average tractors | 18,464 | 18,899 | (2.3 | %) | 18,439 | 18,939 | (2.6 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average trailers | 58,310 | 57,889 | 0.7 | % | 57,716 | 58,394 | (1.2 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Logistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue per load – Brokerage only 2 | $ | 1,756 | $ | 1,368 | 28.4 | % | $ | 1,518 | $ | 1,423 | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin – Brokerage only | 11.0 | % | 14.0 | % | (300 bps) | 13.5 | % | 16.0 | % | (250 bps) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intermodal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average revenue per load 2 | $ | 2,305 | $ | 2,393 | (3.7 | %) | $ | 2,291 | $ | 2,429 | (5.7 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Load count | 42,862 | 45,445 | (5.7 | %) | 120,520 | 140,844 | (14.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average tractors | 548 | 625 | (12.3 | %) | 573 | 656 | (12.7 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average containers | 10,852 | 9,861 | 10.0 | % | 10,522 | 9,863 | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1Computed with revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions
2Computed with revenue, excluding intersegment transactions
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| Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations | ||
The terms "Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift," "Adjusted Operating Income," "Adjusted EPS," "Adjusted Operating Ratio," and "Free Cash Flow," as we define them, are not presented in accordance with GAAP. These financial measures supplement our GAAP results in evaluating certain aspects of our business. We believe that using these measures improves comparability in analyzing our performance because they remove the impact of items from our operating results that, in our opinion, do not reflect our core operating performance. Management and the board of directors focus on Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Operating Income, and Adjusted Operating Ratio as key measures of our performance, all of which are reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measures and further discussed below. Management and the board of directors use Free Cash Flow as a key measure of our liquidity, which is defined under "Liquidity and Capitalization" above. Free Cash Flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. We believe our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful because it provides investors and securities analysts the same information that we use internally for purposes of assessing our core operating performance.
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Operating Ratio, and Free Cash Flow are not substitutes for their comparable GAAP financial measures, such as net income, cash flows from operating activities, operating margin, or other measures prescribed by GAAP. There are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures. Although we believe that they improve comparability in analyzing our period to period performance, they could limit comparability to other companies in our industry if those companies define these measures differently. Because of these limitations, our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered measures of income generated by our business or discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. Management compensates for these limitations by primarily relying on GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures on a supplemental basis.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): | ||
Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 | ||
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Presentation | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,210,406 | $ | 1,200,522 | $ | 3,395,902 | $ | 3,647,140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (1,044,945) | (1,097,569) | (3,026,155) | (3,319,295) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 165,461 | $ | 102,953 | $ | 369,747 | $ | 327,845 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating ratio | 86.3 | % | 91.4 | % | 89.1 | % | 91.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,210,406 | $ | 1,200,522 | $ | 3,395,902 | $ | 3,647,140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trucking fuel surcharge | (73,093) | (110,312) | (233,897) | (337,220) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding trucking fuel surcharge | 1,137,313 | 1,090,210 | 3,162,005 | 3,309,920 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,044,945 | 1,097,569 | 3,026,155 | 3,319,295 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trucking fuel surcharge | (73,093) | (110,312) | (233,897) | (337,220) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles 2 | (11,473) | (10,759) | (34,421) | (32,144) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairments 3 | — | — | (1,255) | (2,182) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal accruals 4 | (6,160) | — | (6,160) | (15,500) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 incremental costs 5 | — | — | (12,259) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses | 954,219 | 976,498 | 2,738,163 | 2,932,249 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 183,094 | $ | 113,712 | $ | 423,842 | $ | 377,671 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Ratio | 83.9 | % | 89.6 | % | 86.6 | % | 88.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles consolidated GAAP operating ratio to consolidated non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio.
2 "Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in the 2017 Merger and other acquisitions.
3 "Impairments" reflects the non-cash impairment of certain tractors (within the Trucking segment) and certain legacy trailers (within the non-reportable segments) as a result of a softer used equipment market during the second quarter of 2020, as well as impairment charges of trailer tracking equipment (within the Trucking segment) during the first quarter of 2020. In the second quarter of 2019, we incurred a non-cash impairment of leasehold improvements (within the Trucking segment) which were incurred during the early termination of a lease related to one of our operating properties.
4 "Legal accruals" reflects costs incurred in the third quarter of 2020 related to certain class action lawsuits involving certain pre-merger employment-related claims that were previously disclosed by Swift, and in the second quarter of 2019 costs incurred with an issued jury verdict. These costs are included in "Miscellaneous operating expenses" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
5 "COVID-19 incremental costs" reflects costs incurred during 2020 that were directly attributable to the pandemic and were incremental to those incurred prior to the outbreak. These include payroll premiums paid to our drivers and shop mechanics, additional disinfectants and cleaning supplies, and various other pandemic-specific items. The costs are clearly separable from our normal business operations and are not expected to recur once the pandemic subsides.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): | ||
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS 1 | ||
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP: Net income attributable to Knight-Swift | $ | 122,058 | $ | 74,619 | $ | 267,673 | $ | 241,762 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift | 47,835 | 24,524 | 99,204 | 78,523 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift | 169,893 | 99,143 | 366,877 | 320,285 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles 2 | 11,473 | 10,759 | 34,421 | 32,144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairments 3 | — | — | 1,255 | 2,182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal accruals 4 | 6,160 | — | 6,160 | 15,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 incremental costs 5 | — | — | 12,259 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted income before income taxes | 187,526 | 109,902 | 420,972 | 370,111 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income tax expense at effective rate | (52,908) | (27,100) | (113,651) | (90,501) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP: Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift | $ | 134,618 | $ | 82,802 | $ | 307,321 | $ | 279,610 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Because the numbers reflected in the table below are calculated on a per share basis, they may not foot due to rounding.
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP: Earnings per diluted share | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.44 | $ | 1.57 | $ | 1.40 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift | 0.28 | 0.14 | 0.58 | 0.46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift | 0.99 | 0.58 | 2.15 | 1.86 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles 2 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairments 3 | — | — | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal accruals 4 | 0.04 | — | 0.04 | 0.09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 incremental costs 5 | — | — | 0.07 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted income before income taxes | 1.10 | 0.64 | 2.46 | 2.15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income tax expense at effective rate | (0.31) | (0.16) | (0.66) | (0.52) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP: Adjusted EPS | $ | 0.79 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.80 | $ | 1.62 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, these tables reconcile consolidated GAAP net income attributable to Knight-Swift to non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and consolidated GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted EPS.
2Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 2.
3Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 3.
4Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 4.
5Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): | ||
Segment Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 | ||
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trucking Segment | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Presentation | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 975,881 | $ | 986,768 | $ | 2,774,311 | $ | 2,980,040 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (807,100) | (877,359) | (2,390,408) | (2,629,684) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 168,781 | $ | 109,409 | $ | 383,903 | $ | 350,356 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating ratio | 82.7 | % | 88.9 | % | 86.2 | % | 88.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 975,881 | $ | 986,768 | $ | 2,774,311 | $ | 2,980,040 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel surcharge | (73,093) | (110,312) | (233,897) | (337,220) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment transactions | (196) | (71) | (705) | (157) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions | 902,592 | 876,385 | 2,539,709 | 2,642,663 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 807,100 | 877,359 | 2,390,408 | 2,629,684 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel surcharge | (73,093) | (110,312) | (233,897) | (337,220) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment transactions | (196) | (71) | (705) | (157) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles 2 | (324) | (349) | (972) | (1,047) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairments 3 | — | — | (1,055) | (2,182) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 incremental costs 4 | — | — | (12,146) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses | 733,487 | 766,627 | 2,141,633 | 2,289,078 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 169,105 | $ | 109,758 | $ | 398,076 | $ | 353,585 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Ratio | 81.3 | % | 87.5 | % | 84.3 | % | 86.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles GAAP operating ratio to non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio.
2"Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in historical Knight acquisitions.
3Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 3.
4Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5.
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Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): | ||
Segment Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio — Continued 1 | ||
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Logistics Segment | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Presentation | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 99,018 | $ | 86,213 | $ | 248,320 | $ | 258,094 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (96,540) | (82,521) | (239,085) | (242,098) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 2,478 | $ | 3,692 | $ | 9,235 | $ | 15,996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating ratio | 97.5 | % | 95.7 | % | 96.3 | % | 93.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 99,018 | $ | 86,213 | $ | 248,320 | $ | 258,094 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment transactions | (2,781) | (2,582) | (8,260) | (6,968) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions | 96,237 | 83,631 | 240,060 | 251,126 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 96,540 | 82,521 | 239,085 | 242,098 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment transactions | (2,781) | (2,582) | (8,260) | (6,968) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses | 93,759 | 79,939 | 230,825 | 235,130 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 2,478 | $ | 3,692 | $ | 9,235 | $ | 15,996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Ratio | 97.4 | % | 95.6 | % | 96.2 | % | 93.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended September 30, | Year-to-Date September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intermodal Segment | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Presentation | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 98,859 | $ | 108,937 | $ | 276,410 | $ | 343,499 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (98,609) | (111,589) | (283,372) | (339,598) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 250 | $ | (2,652) | $ | (6,962) | $ | 3,901 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating ratio | 99.7 | % | 102.4 | % | 102.5 | % | 98.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 98,859 | $ | 108,937 | $ | 276,410 | $ | 343,499 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment transactions | (51) | (179) | (281) | (1,337) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions | 98,808 | 108,758 | 276,129 | 342,162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 98,609 | 111,589 | 283,372 | 339,598 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment transactions | (51) | (179) | (281) | (1,337) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 incremental costs 2 | — | — | (113) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses | 98,558 | 111,410 | 282,978 | 338,261 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | $ | 250 | $ | (2,652) | $ | (6,849) | $ | 3,901 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Ratio | 99.7 | % | 102.4 | % | 102.5 | % | 98.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles GAAP operating ratio to non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio.
2Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5.
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Exhibit 99.2 KNX 3Q20 Earnings Presentation
Disclosure This presentation, including documents incorporated herein by reference, will contain forward- looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward- looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Please review our disclosures in filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Non-GAAP Financial Data This presentation includes the use of adjusted operating income, operating ratio, adjusted operating ratio, net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted pre-tax income, return on net tangible assets, adjusted leverage ratio, available liquidity, and free cash flow, which are financial measures that are not in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Each such measure is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is used by management and external users of our financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors and lenders. While management believes such measures are useful for investors, they should not be used as a replacement for financial measures that are in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our use of these non-GAAP measures should not be interpreted as indicating that these or similar items could not occur in future periods. In addition, adjusted operating ratio excludes trucking segment fuel surcharges from revenue and nets these surcharges against fuel expense. 2
Disclosure On September 8, 2017, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 9, 2017, by Swift Transportation Company (“Swift”), Bishop Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Swift, (“Merger Sub”), and Knight Transportation, Inc. (“Knight”), Merger Sub merged with and into Knight, with Knight surviving as a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Swift (the “2017 Merger”). Knight was the accounting acquirer and Swift was the legal acquirer in the 2017 Merger. In accordance with the accounting treatment applicable to the 2017 Merger, throughout this presentation, the reported results do not include the results of operations of Swift and its subsidiaries on and prior to the 2017 Merger date of September 8, 2017 (the “2017 Merger Date”). However, where indicated, certain historical information of Swift and its subsidiaries on and prior to the 2017 Merger Date, including their results of operations and certain operational statistics (collectively, the “Swift Historical Information”), has been provided. Management believes that presentation of the Swift Historical Information will be useful to investors. The Swift Historical Information has not been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Article 11 of Regulation S-X, and it therefore does not reflect any of the pro forma adjustments that would be required by Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The Swift Historical Information does not purport to indicate the results that would have been obtained had the Swift and Knight businesses been operated together during the periods presented, or which may be realized in the future. 3
KNX Overview Q3 '20 YTD 2020 Revenue (ex. fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions) $ 902.6 M $ 2,539.7 M Trucking Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 81.3 % 84.3 % • 13,446 irregular route tractors, 5,018 dedicated tractors, and 58,310 combined trailers • Dry Van, Refrigerated, Dedicated, Flatbed, Drayage, and Expedited service offerings Q3 '20 YTD 2020 Revenue (ex intersegment transactions) $ 98.8 M $ 276.1 M Intermodal Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 99.7 % 102.5 % • 548 tractors and 10,852 containers Q3 '20 YTD 2020 Logistics Revenue (ex intersegment transactions) $ 96.2 M $ 240.1 M Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 97.4 % 96.2 % YTD 2020 • Free Cash Flow of $379M 2 3 Shareholder • TTM Return on Net Tangible Assets of 12.8% 1 Value • Leverage Ratio of 0.65 1 • Repurchased $35M of our common stock in Q1 • $41M paid out in Dividends 1 See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the schedules following this presentation 2 Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less net capital expenditures. 4 3 Includes $93M for a legal settlement during the first quarter associated with pre-2017 Merger legal matters that were previously accrued and disclosed by Swift
Third Quarter 2020 Comparative Results Knight-Swift Consolidated Q3 '20 Q3 '19 Change (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Total revenue $ 1,210,406 $ 1,200,522 0.8 % Revenue xFSC $ 1,137,313 $ 1,090,210 4.3 % Operating income $ 165,461 $ 102,953 60.7 % Adj. Operating Income 1 $ 183,094 $ 113,712 61.0 % Net income attributable to Knight-Swift $ 122,058 $ 74,619 63.6 % Adj. Net income Attributable to Knight Swift 1 $ 134,618 $ 82,802 62.6 % Earnings per diluted share $ 0.71 $ 0.44 61.4 % Adj. EPS 1 $ 0.79 $ 0.48 64.6 % Adjustments 1 See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the schedules following this presentation • $11.5M in Q3 2020 and $10.8M in Q3 2019 of amortization expense from mergers and acquisitions • $6.2M in Q3 2020 related to incurred legal settlement 5
Operating Performance – Trucking Trucking Financial Metrics • 81.3% Adjusted Operating Ratio in Q3 Q3 '20 Q3 '19 Change 2020 compared to 87.5% the previous (Dollars in thousands) year Revenue xFSC $902,592 $876,385 3.0 % Operating income $168,781 $109,409 54.3 % • 54.3% year-over-year improvement in 1 Operating Income Adjusted Operating Income $169,105 $109,758 54.1 % Operating ratio 82.7% 88.9% (620 bps) • 77.9% Swift Truckload Adj. Operating Ratio Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 81.3% 87.5% (620 bps) • 80.1% Knight Trucking Adj. Operating Ratio Trucking Operating Statistics • 5.1% improvement in revenue Q3 '20 Q3 '19 Change excluding fsc per loaded mile from Q3 Average revenue per tractor $48,884 $46,372 5.4 % 2019 Average tractors 18,464 18,899 (2.3 %) Average trailers 58,310 57,889 0.7 % Miles per tractor 23,422 23,397 0.1 % 1 See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the schedules following this presentation. 6
Adjusted Operating Ratio Parity Achieved Rolling 4 Qtr Difference in Knight Trucking and Swift Truckload Adjusted Operating Ratios1 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% —% % Difference = Swift Adj OR - Knight (2.0)% 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 2Q17 3Q17 4Q17 1Q18 2Q18 3Q18 4Q18 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 2Q20 3Q20 Rolling 4 Qtr Total Swift Truckload Adjusted Operating Ratio is now on par with Knight moving from 700 bps higher pre-merger to 30 bps lower in total over the past 4 quarters 1 Historical information prior to the Swift merger in September 2017 has not been prepared in accordance with the rules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including Article 11 of Regulation S-X, and it therefore does not reflect any of the pro forma adjustments that would be required by Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The Swift Historical Information does not purport to indicate the results that would have been obtained had the Swift and Knight businesses been operated together during the period presented, or which may be realized in the future. 7
Operating Performance – Logistics • Tightening capacity put pressure on Logistics Financial Metrics margins Q3 '20 Q3 '19 Change • Load counts and margin (Dollars in thousands) strengthened through the quarter Revenue ex intersegment $96,237 $83,631 15.1 % • 97.4% Adjusted Operating Ratio Operating income $2,478 $3,692 (32.9 %) during Q3 2020 compared to 95.6% Operating ratio 97.5% 95.7% 180 bps during the prior year Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 97.4% 95.6% 180 bps • 11.0% Brokerage Gross Margin during the quarter compared with 14.0% the prior year Brokerage Only Operating Statistics • 28.4% increase in Brokerage Q3 '20 Q3 '19 Change revenue per load Revenue per load $1,756 $1,368 28.4 % • 7.9% decrease in Brokerage load Gross margin 11.0% 14.0% (300 bps) counts 1 See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the schedules following this presentation. • Power only loads increased 87.2% from the prior year and now account for 30.1% of total volume 8
Operating Performance – Intermodal • Improving market conditions Intermodal Financial Metrics • 99.7% Operating Ratio during Q3 2020 compared with Q3 '20 Q3 '19 Change 102.4% the prior year (Dollars in thousands) Revenue ex intersegment $98,808 $108,758 (9.1 %) • 3.7% year-over-year decrease in average revenue per load. Operating income (loss) $250 $(2,652) (109.4 %) Excluding the impacts of fuel Operating ratio 99.7% 102.4% (270 bps) surcharge, revenue per load increased 2.5% • 5.7% reduction in load counts Intermodal Operating Statistics from Q3 2019 Q3 '20 Q3 '19 Change • Sequentially, load counts Average revenue per load $2,305 $2,393 (3.7 %) increased 16.6% and Operating Ratio improved 560 basis Load count 42,862 45,445 (5.7 %) points Average tractors 548 625 (12.3 %) Average containers 10,852 9,861 10.0 % 9
Market Outlook Q4 2020 and FY 2021 • We expect the strong freight conditions to continue • Inventory restocking and strong demand will support a favorable environment into 2021 • Low double digit contract rate increases in 2021 • The challenge of sourcing and retaining drivers will continue and lead to additional driver wage inflation • Strong project business in the fourth quarter of 2020 10
2020 Guidance Expected Adjusted EPS for the full year 2020 of $2.68 - $2.72 Expected Adjusted EPS for the full year 2021 of $3.20 - $3.40 Guidance Assumptions • Contract rate improvements in the low double digits in 2021 • Miles per truck will be flat to slightly positive year-over-year • Modest tractor growth • Margin improvement in Logistics and Intermodal • Inflationary pressure on driver wages, recruiting and hiring expenses • Tax rate of 25.5% - 27.0% before discrete items for 2020 and 2021 • Net Capex for the full year 2020 expected range of $380M - $405M and 2021 expected range of $430M - $480M ◦ Expect to utilize finance leases for equipment purchases of approximately $120M in both 2020 and 2021 to take advantage of low fixed interest rates and to maintain our leverage ratio 11
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Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 Quarter-to-Date September 30, Year-to-Date September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 GAAP Presentation (Dollars in thousands) Total revenue $ 1,210,406 $ 1,200,522 $ 3,395,902 $ 3,647,140 Total operating expenses (1,044,945) (1,097,569) (3,026,155) (3,319,295) Operating income $ 165,461 $ 102,953 $ 369,747 $ 327,845 Operating ratio 86.3 % 91.4 % 89.1 % 91.0 % Non-GAAP Presentation Total revenue $ 1,210,406 $ 1,200,522 $ 3,395,902 $ 3,647,140 Trucking fuel surcharge (73,093) (110,312) (233,897) (337,220) Revenue, excluding trucking fuel surcharge 1,137,313 1,090,210 3,162,005 3,309,920 Total operating expenses 1,044,945 1,097,569 3,026,155 3,319,295 Adjusted for: Trucking fuel surcharge (73,093) (110,312) (233,897) (337,220) Amortization of intangibles 2 (11,473) (10,759) (34,421) (32,144) Impairments 3 — — (1,255) (2,182) Legal Accruals 4 (6,160) — (6,160) (15,500) COVID-19 incremental costs 5 — — (12,259) — Adjusted Operating Expenses 954,219 976,498 2,738,163 2,932,249 Adjusted Operating Income $ 183,094 $ 113,712 $ 423,842 $ 377,671 Adjusted Operating Ratio 83.9 % 89.6 % 86.6 % 88.6 % 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles consolidated GAAP operating ratio to consolidated non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio. 2 "Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in the 2017 Merger and other acquisitions. 3 "Impairments" reflects the non-cash impairment of certain tractors (within the Trucking segment) and certain legacy trailers (within the non-reportable segments) as a result of a softer used equipment market during the second quarter of 2020, as well as impairment charges of trailer tracking equipment (within the Trucking segment) during the first quarter of 2020. In the second quarter of 2019, we incurred a non-cash impairment of leasehold improvements (within the Trucking segment) which were incurred during the early termination of a lease related to one of our operating properties. 4 "Legal accruals" reflects costs incurred in the third quarter of 2020 related to certain class action lawsuits involving certain pre-merger employment-related claims that were previously disclosed by Swift, and in the second quarter of 2019 costs incurred with an issued jury verdict. These costs are included in "Miscellaneous operating expenses" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. 5 "COVID-19 incremental costs" reflects costs incurred during 2020 that were directly attributable to the pandemic and were incremental to those incurred prior to the outbreak. These include payroll premiums paid to our drivers and shop mechanics, additional disinfectants and cleaning supplies, and various other pandemic-specific items. The costs are clearly separable from our normal business operations and are not expected to recur once the pandemic subsides. 13
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS 1 Quarter-to-Date September 30, Year-to-Date September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (Dollars In thousands) GAAP: Net income attributable to Knight-Swift $ 122,058 $ 74,619 $ 267,673 $ 241,762 Adjusted for: Income tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift 47,835 24,524 99,204 78,523 Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift 169,893 99,143 366,877 320,285 Amortization of intangibles 2 11,473 10,759 34,421 32,144 Impairments 3 — — 1,255 2,182 Legal Accruals 4 6,160 — 6,160 15,500 COVID-19 incremental costs 5 — — 12,259 — Adjusted income before income taxes 187,526 109,902 420,972 370,111 Provision for income tax expense at effective rate (52,908) (27,100) (113,651) (90,501) Non-GAAP: Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift $ 134,618 $ 82,802 $ 307,321 $ 279,610 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, these tables reconcile consolidated GAAP net income attributable to Knight-Swift to non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift. 2 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 2. 3 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 3. 4 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 4. 5 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5. 14
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS 1 Quarter-to-Date September 30, Year-to-Date September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 GAAP: Earnings per diluted share $ 0.71 $ 0.44 $ 1.57 $ 1.40 Adjusted for: Income tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift 0.28 0.14 0.58 0.46 Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift 0.99 0.58 2.15 1.86 Amortization of intangibles 2 0.07 0.06 0.20 0.19 Impairments 3 — — 0.01 0.01 Legal Accruals 4 0.04 — 0.04 0.09 COVID-19 incremental costs 5 — — 0.07 — Adjusted income before income taxes 1.10 0.64 2.46 2.15 Provision for income tax expense at effective rate (0.31) (0.16) (0.66) (0.52) Non-GAAP: Adjusted EPS $ 0.79 $ 0.48 $ 1.80 $ 1.62 Note: Because the numbers reflected in the table above are calculated on a per share basis, they may not foot due to rounding. 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, these tables reconcile consolidated GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted EPS. 2 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 2. 3 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 3. 4 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 4. 5 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5. 15
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Segment Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 Quarter-to-Date September 30, Year-to-Date September 30, Trucking Segment 2020 2019 2020 2019 GAAP Presentation (Dollars in thousands) Total revenue $ 975,881 $ 986,768 $ 2,774,311 $ 2,980,040 Total operating expenses (807,100) (877,359) (2,390,408) (2,629,684) Operating income $ 168,781 $ 109,409 $ 383,903 $ 350,356 Operating ratio 82.7 % 88.9 % 86.2 % 88.2 % Non-GAAP Presentation Total revenue $ 975,881 $ 986,768 $ 2,774,311 $ 2,980,040 Fuel surcharge (73,093) (110,312) (233,897) (337,220) Intersegment transactions (196) (71) (705) (157) Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions 902,592 876,385 2,539,709 2,642,663 Total operating expenses 807,100 877,359 2,390,408 2,629,684 Adjusted for: Fuel surcharge (73,093) (110,312) (233,897) (337,220) Intersegment transactions (196) (71) (705) (157) Amortization of intangibles 2 (324) (349) (972) (1,047) Impairments 3 — — (1,055) (2,182) COVID-19 incremental costs 4 — — (12,146) — Adjusted Operating Expenses 733,487 766,627 2,141,633 2,289,078 Adjusted Operating Income $ 169,105 $ 109,758 $ 398,076 $ 353,585 Adjusted Operating Ratio 81.3 % 87.5 % 84.3 % 86.6 % 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles GAAP operating ratio to non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio. 2 "Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in historical Knight acquisitions. 3 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 3. 4 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5. 16
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Segment Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 Quarter-to-Date September 30, Year-to-Date September 30, Logistics Segment 2020 2019 2020 2019 GAAP Presentation (Dollars in thousands) Total revenue $ 99,018 $ 86,213 $ 248,320 $ 258,094 Total operating expenses (96,540) (82,521) (239,085) (242,098) Operating income $ 2,478 $ 3,692 $ 9,235 $ 15,996 Operating ratio 97.5 % 95.7 % 96.3 % 93.8 % Non-GAAP Presentation Total revenue $ 99,018 $ 86,213 $ 248,320 $ 258,094 Intersegment transactions (2,781) (2,582) (8,260) (6,968) Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions 96,237 83,631 240,060 251,126 Total operating expenses 96,540 82,521 239,085 242,098 Adjusted for: Intersegment transactions (2,781) (2,582) (8,260) (6,968) Adjusted Operating Expenses 93,759 79,939 230,825 235,130 Adjusted Operating Income $ 2,478 $ 3,692 $ 9,235 $ 15,996 Adjusted Operating Ratio 97.4 % 95.6 % 96.2 % 93.6 % 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles GAAP operating ratio to non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio. 17
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Segment Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 Quarter-to-Date September 30, Year-to-Date September 30, Intermodal Segment 2020 2019 2020 2019 GAAP Presentation (Dollars in thousands) Total revenue $ 98,859 $ 108,937 $ 276,410 $ 343,499 Total operating expenses (98,609) (111,589) (283,372) (339,598) Operating income (loss) $ 250 $ (2,652) $ (6,962) $ 3,901 Operating ratio 99.7 % 102.4 % 102.5 % 98.9 % Non-GAAP Presentation Total revenue $ 98,859 $ 108,937 $ 276,410 $ 343,499 Intersegment transactions (51) (179) (281) (1,337) Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions 98,808 108,758 276,129 342,162 Total operating expenses 98,609 111,589 283,372 339,598 Adjusted for: Intersegment transactions (51) (179) (281) (1,337) COVID-19 incremental costs 2 — — (113) — Adjusted Operating Expenses 98,558 111,410 282,978 338,261 Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) $ 250 $ (2,652) $ (6,849) $ 3,901 Adjusted Operating Ratio 99.7 % 102.4 % 102.5 % 98.9 % 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles GAAP operating ratio to non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio. 2 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5. 18
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Return on Net Tangible Assets 1 September 30, 2020 2019 (Dollars in thousands) Total assets $ 8,501,361 $ 8,322,225 Adjusted for: Intangible assets, net (1,400,719) (1,391,157) Goodwill (2,922,967) (2,918,995) Tangible Assets $ 4,177,675 $ 4,012,073 Total liabilities $ 2,620,113 $ 2,716,932 Adjusted for: Revolving line of credit, finance lease obligations, and long-term debt (679,908) (750,533) Accounts receivable securitization (201,878) (204,723) Deferred income tax liabilities (802,292) (774,683) Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities, excluding deferred income tax liabilities $ 936,035 $ 986,993 Net Tangible Assets $ 3,241,640 $ 3,025,080 Average Net Tangible Assets $ 3,133,360 Adjusted Net Income TTM September 30, 2020 $ 400,793 Return on Net Tangible Assets 12.8 % 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles Total Assets and Total Liabilities to Average Net Tangible Assets. 19
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes and Adjusted Net Income 1 Year-to-Date Year-to-Date Year-to-Date TTM September 30, December 31, September 30, September 30, 2020 2019 2019 2020 (Dollars in thousands) GAAP: Net income attributable to Knight-Swift $ 267,673 309,206 241,762 335,117 Adjusted for: Income tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift 99,204 103,798 78,523 124,479 Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift 366,877 413,004 320,285 459,596 Amortization of intangibles 2 34,421 42,876 32,144 45,153 Impairments 3 1,255 3,486 2,182 2,559 Legal accruals 4 6,160 35,840 15,500 26,500 COVID-19 incremental costs 5 12,259 — — 12,259 Adjusted income before income taxes 420,972 495,206 370,111 546,067 Provision for income taxes at effective tax rate (113,651) (122,124) (90,501) (145,274) Adjusted net income $ 307,321 $ 373,082 $ 279,610 $ 400,793 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles Knight-Swift's GAAP Income before income taxes to Knight-Swift's non-GAAP Adjusted Income before Income Taxes and Adjusted Net Income. 2 "Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in the 2017 Merger and other acquisitions. 3 "Impairments" reflects the non-cash impairment of certain tractors (within the Trucking segment) and certain legacy trailers (within the non-reportable segments) as a result of a softer used equipment market during the second quarter of 2020, as well as impairment charges of trailer tracking equipment (within the Trucking segment) during the first quarter of 2020. In the second quarter of 2019, we incurred a non-cash impairment of leasehold improvements (within the Trucking segment) which were incurred during the early termination of a lease related to one of our operating properties. In addition to the impairment charges in the second quarter of 2019, we incurred impairment charges in the fourth quarter of 2019, which were associated with certain revenue equipment technology, warehousing equipment no longer in use, and certain Swift legacy trailer models as a result of a softer used equipment market. The impairments were recorded across various segments, depending on the nature of the impairment. 4 "Legal accruals" reflects costs incurred in the third quarter of 2020 related to certain class action lawsuits involving employment-related claims, in the fourth quarter of 2019 additional costs incurred reflecting revised estimates for various pre-2017 Merger legal matters which were previously disclosed by Swift, and in the second quarter of 2019 costs incurred with an issued jury verdict. There costs are included in "Miscellaneous operating expenses" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. 5 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio – footnote 5. 20
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Net Leverage and Leverage Ratio 1 2 September 30, (Dollars2020 in thousands) Term loan $ 365,000 Revolving line of credit 170,000 Accounts receivable securitization 202,000 Other secured debt and finance leases 144,908 Total face value of debt 881,908 Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents (240,236) Non-GAAP: Net Leverage $ 641,672 Non-GAAP: Adjusted EBITDA TTM September 30, 2020 $ 987,388 Non-GAAP: Leverage Ratio 0.65 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, these tables reconcile consolidated GAAP net income attributable to Knight-Swift to non-GAAP consolidated EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Net Leverage, and Leverage Ratio 2 Leverage Ratio is calculated in accordance with the provisions of Knight-Swift's senior credit facility. 21
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") and Adjusted EBITDA 1 Year-to-Date Year-to-Date Year-to-Date TTM September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) GAAP: Net income $ 268,254 $ 310,178 $ 242,603 $ 335,829 Adjusted for: Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 340,486 420,082 310,759 449,809 Amortization of intangibles 34,421 42,876 32,144 45,153 Interest expense 13,360 29,433 22,294 20,499 Interest income (1,595) (3,834) (3,000) (2,429) Income tax expense 99,204 103,798 78,523 124,479 Non-GAAP: EBITDA 754,130 902,533 683,323 973,340 Impairments 2 1,255 3,486 2,182 2,559 Stock compensation expense 13,835 13,375 10,055 17,155 Other non-cash gains, net 3 (6,137) (7,087) (7,558) (5,666) Non-GAAP: Adjusted EBITDA $ 763,083 $ 912,307 $ 688,002 $ 987,388 1 Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, this table reconciles consolidated GAAP net income to consolidated non-GAAP EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. 2 Refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited): Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes and Adjusted Net Income – footnote 3. 3 "Other non-cash gains, net" includes unrealized positions on equity securities, and other various items. 22