Celadon Group Reports First Fiscal Quarter Financial Results and Intent to Transfer to New York Stock Exchange.INDIANAPOLIS -- Celadon celadon Chinese, Korean, Siamese, and Japanese stoneware decorated with glazes the colour range of which includes greens of various shades, olive, blue, and gray. The colours are the result of a wash of slip (liquefied clay) containing a high proportion of iron that is Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CLDN CLDN Calling Line Directory Number CLDN Claudin (gene family) ) today reported its financial and operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2009, the first fiscal quarter of the Company's fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 and the intent to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. ("NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange .") Revenue for the quarter decreased 13.0% to $127.8 million in the 2009 quarter from $146.9 million in the 2008 quarter. Freight revenue, which excludes fuel surcharges, increased 1.3% to $110.7 million in the 2009 quarter from $109.3 million in the 2008 quarter. Net income decreased 78.6% to $0.6 million in the 2009 quarter from $2.8 million for the same quarter last year. Earnings per diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. share decreased to $0.03 in the 2009 quarter from $0.13 for the same quarter last year. Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Steve Russell
A gain in yield made by selling one bond and buying another. Also referred to as "yield pickup." Notes: When the present yield is relatively low compared to the longer-term yields, pickups will be done by investors trying to increase the yield and duration of their in shipments progressively through the September quarter. The growth in business with customers added in the past year helped drive the improvement, with billed miles increasing approximately 9.0% compared with the September 2008 quarter. The rate environment has continued to be quite difficult, with many fleets struggling and willing to accept non-compensatory pricing. Our average rate per loaded mile declined from prior year, and for the September quarter was down 6.9% from the September 2008 quarter. However, the rate per loaded mile appears to have stabilized sta·bi·lize v. sta·bi·lized, sta·bi·liz·ing, sta·bi·liz·es v.tr. 1. To make stable or steadfast. 2. and was flat with the June 2009 quarter at $1.407 per mile, which is an encouraging sign. The financial impact of this decline was partly offset by cost reductions achieved throughout the company, as well as the benefit of lower fuel costs. "Our balance sheet remains solid and we retain significant liquidity to support the growth of our business. At September 30, 2009, we had $145.6 million of stockholders' equity and $48.4 million of total balance sheet borrowings. At September 30, 2009, our $40 million revolving credit Revolving Credit A line of credit where the customer pays a commitment fee and is then allowed to use the funds when they are needed. It is usually used for operating purposes, fluctuating each month depending on the customers current cash flow needs. facility had outstanding borrowings of $6.8 million, along with $4.2 million in outstanding letters of credit. Availability under the revolving facility was $29.0 million at September 30. "We are pleased to announce that we have been authorized to list our common shares on the NYSE. Celadon Group, Inc. expects the shares of its common stock to begin to trade with NYSE on November 10, 2009, under the symbol "CGI CGI in full Common Gateway Interface. Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. ." Until that time, our stock will continue to be traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "CLDN." We are excited to be partnering with the NYSE and look forward to a long lasting relationship." "We are pleased to welcome Celadon Group to our network of NYSE-listed companies," said Scott Cutler, NYSE Euronext For other uses of "NYX", see NYX (disambiguation). NYSE Euronext, Inc. (NYSE: NYX, Euronext: NYX) (formerly NYSE Group, Inc.) is a for-profit corporation that operates multiple securities exchanges, most notably the New York Stock Exchange (the "Big Board"), Head of Listings, Americas. "We look forward to a dynamic partnership and to providing Celadon Group and its shareholders with a listing on the highest quality global exchange." Conference Call Information An investor conference call is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT . Steve Russell and other members of management will discuss the results of the quarter. To listen and participate in a questions-and-answers exchange, simply dial800-706-7748 (international calls 617-614-3473) pin number 82917061 a few minutes prior to the start time. A replay will be available through December 29 by dialing 888-286-8010 (international calls 617-801-6888) and entering call back code 75702269. This call is being Web cast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed via Celadon's Web site at www.celadongroup.com. Celadon Group Inc. (www.celadongroup.com), through its subsidiaries, primarily provides long-haul, full-truckload freight service across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada and Mexico. The company also owns TruckersB2B Inc. (www.truckersb2b.com) which provides cost savings to member fleets; Celadon Dedicated Services, which provides supply chain management solutions, such as warehousing and dedicated fleet services Fleet is a motorway service station on the M3 near Basingstoke. It is owned by Welcome Break. It was originally built in a Scandinavian style and in 1992 won "Loo of the Year". ; and Celadon Brokerage Services. This press release contains certain statements that may be considered 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 statements may be identified by their use of terms or phrases such as "expects," "estimates," "projects," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "intends," and similar terms and phrases. Forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. In this press release, the statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc our perception regarding stabilization Stabilization The action undertakes a country when it buys and sells its own currency to protect its exchange value. Actions registered competitive traders undertake by on the NYSE to meet the exchange requirement that 75% of their traded be stabilizing, meaning that sell orders of rate per loaded mile and expectation regarding the trading of our common stock on the NYSE are forward looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements: the risk that our perception that rates are stabilizing stabilizing, v to hold a limb motionless in order to ground its energy; a standard isometric resistance technique, it releases tension and lengthens muscle fibers. is inaccurate; the risk that we may not meet all of the requirements necessary to receive final authorization to list our common stock on the NYSE or otherwise receive such approval; excess tractor tractor, in agriculture, vehicle used to pull such equipment as plows, cultivators, and mowers; to power stationary devices such as saws and winches; and to push snowplows and earth-moving implements. and trailer capacity in the trucking industry; decreased demand for our services or loss of one or more of our major customers; surplus inventories; recessionary economic cycles and downturns in customers' business cycles; strikes, work slow downs, or work stoppages at our facilities, or at customer, port, border crossing, or other shipping related facilities; increases in compensation for and difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified drivers and independent contractors; increases in insurance premiums and deductible That which may be taken away or subtracted. In taxation, an item that may be subtracted from gross income or adjusted gross income in determining taxable income (e.g., interest expenses, charitable contributions, certain taxes). amounts; elevated experience in the frequency or severity of claims relating to accident, cargo, workers' compensation, health, and other matters; fluctuations in claims expenses that result from high self-insured retention amounts and differences between estimates used in establishing and adjusting claims reserves and actual results over time; increases or rapid fluctuations in fuel prices, as well as fluctuations in hedging activities and surcharge An overcharge or additional cost. A surcharge is an added liability imposed on something that is already due, such as a tax on tax. It also refers to the penalty a court can impose on a fiduciary for breaching a duty. collection, the volume and terms of diesel purchase commitment, interest rates, fuel taxes, tolls, and license and registration fees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; increases in the prices paid for new revenue equipment and changes in the resale resale n. selling again, particularly at retail. In many states a "resale license" or "resale number" is required so that the state can monitor the collection of sales tax on retail sales. RESALE. value of our used equipment; increases in interest rates or decreased availability of capital or other sources of financing for revenue equipment; seasonal factors such as harsh weather conditions that increase operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales ; competition from trucking, rail, and intermodal in·ter·mod·al adj. Relating to transportation by more than one means of conveyance, as by truck and rail: intermodal transport. competitors; regulatory requirements that increase costs or decrease efficiency, including revised hours-of-service requirements for drivers and new emissions control Emissions control may refer to:
A Common-Law Marriage is consummated when the parties live in a manner intended to bring about public recognition of their relationship as Husband and Wife. acquisitions, and integrate acquired operations; the timing of, and any rules relating to, the opening of the border to Mexican drivers; challenges associated with doing business internationally; our ability to retain key employees; and the effects of actual or threatened military action or terrorist attacks or responses, including security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security that may impede im·pede tr.v. im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing, im·pedes To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1. [Latin imped shipping efficiency, especially at border crossings. Readers should review and consider these factors along with the various disclosures by the company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. We disclaim dis·claim v. dis·claimed, dis·claim·ing, dis·claims v.tr. 1. To deny or renounce any claim to or connection with; disown. 2. To deny the validity of; repudiate. 3. any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information. - tables follow -
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