Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


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): August 9, 2006

 


WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Florida   1-9533   59-2459427

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

9800 N.W. 41st Street, Suite 400

Miami

  33178
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 428-8000

 


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information is provided pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”

On August 9, 2006, World Fuel Services Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (c) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.  

Description

                           
99.1   Press Release dated August 9, 2006.          


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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 9, 2006   World Fuel Services Corporation
  /s/ Francis X. Shea                        
  Francis X. Shea
  Executive Vice-President, Interim Chief Financial
  Officer and Chief Risk and Administrative Officer

 

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Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

NEWS RELEASE for August 9, 2006 at 4:01 PM EDT

 

Contact:    Allen & Caron Inc    World Fuel Services Corporation
   Michael Mason (Investors)    Francis X. Shea, EVP, CRAO &
   michaelm@allencaron.com    Interim CFO
   (212) 691-8087    fshea@wfscorp.com
   or    (305) 428-8000
   Len Hall (Media)   
   len@allencaron.com   
   (949) 474-4300   

WORLD FUEL SERVICES REPORTS CONTINUED STRONG

QUARTERLY EARNINGS

MIAMI, FL (August 9, 2006) . .. . World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT), a global leader in the marketing and sale of marine, aviation and land fuel products and related services, today reported that net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 was $14.5 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to $9.6 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the same quarter in the prior year. For the first six months of 2006, the Company reported earnings of $29.5 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, as compared to $16.9 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.

The Company’s results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006 included executive severance costs of $1.5 million. The after-tax effect of the severance was $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for both periods.

“We are very pleased with our earnings for the second quarter of 2006,” said Paul Stebbins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our global team can be proud of their continued strong performance.”

Second Quarter and Six Months Financial Highlights

 

     Quarter ended June 30,    Six Months ended June 30,
     2006    2005    2006    2005
     (In thousands, except per share data)

Revenue

   $ 2,856,852    $ 2,117,749    $ 5,390,858    $ 3,892,335

Income from operations

   $ 17,036    $ 12,216    $ 36,989    $ 20,939

Net income

   $ 14,503    $ 9,565    $ 29,480    $ 16,947

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.50    $ 0.40    $ 1.02    $ 0.71

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About World Fuel Services Corporation

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services Corporation is a global leader in the marketing and sale of marine, aviation and land fuel products and related services. World Fuel Services provides fuel and related services at more than 2,500 airports, seaports and tanker truck loading terminals worldwide. With 42 offices strategically located throughout the world, World Fuel Services offers its customers a value-added outsource service for the supply, quality control, logistical support and price risk management of marine, aviation and land fuel.

The Company’s global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of marine, aviation and land fuel management. World Fuel Services’ marine customers include international container and tanker fleets and time-charter operators, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Aviation customers include commercial airlines, cargo carriers and corporate clientele, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Land customers are primarily petroleum distributors. For more information, call (305) 428-8000 or visit http://www.wfscorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

With the exception of historical information in this news release, this document includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in results, the management of growth, fluctuations in world oil prices or foreign currency, major changes in political, economic, regulatory, or environmental conditions, the loss of key customers, suppliers or key members of senior management, uninsured losses, competition, credit risk associated with accounts and notes receivable, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements set forth herein.

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World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share data)

 

    

For the Three Months

ended June 30,

   

For the Six Months

ended June 30,

 
     2006    2005     2006     2005  

Revenue

   $ 2,856,852    $ 2,117,749     $ 5,390,858     $ 3,892,335  

Cost of sales

     2,805,410      2,076,687       5,289,671       3,815,762  
                               

Gross profit

     51,442      41,062       101,187       76,573  
                               

Operating expenses:

         

Compensation and employee benefits

     20,476      18,426       39,220       35,160  

Executive severance costs

     1,545      —         1,545       —    

Provision for bad debts

     640      1,604       1,148       4,095  

General and administrative

     11,745      8,816       22,285       16,379  
                               
     34,406      28,846       64,198       55,634  
                               

Income from operations

     17,036      12,216       36,989       20,939  

Other income (expense), net

     833      (78 )     804       (388 )
                               

Income before income taxes

     17,869      12,138       37,793       20,551  

Provision for income taxes

     3,287      2,207       8,403       3,151  
                               
     14,582      9,931       29,390       17,400  

Minority interest in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

     79      366       (90 )     453  
                               

Net income

   $ 14,503    $ 9,565     $ 29,480     $ 16,947  
                               

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.53    $ 0.43     $ 1.09     $ 0.76  
                               

Basic weighted average shares

     27,115      22,448       27,064       22,428  
                               

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.50    $ 0.40     $ 1.02     $ 0.71  
                               

Diluted weighted average shares

     28,873      23,977       28,780       23,965  
                               

 

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World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited - In thousands)

 

     As of
     June 30,
2006
  

December 31,

2005

Assets:

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 159,154    $ 133,284

Short-term investments

     —        10,000

Accounts and notes receivable, net

     776,359      688,129

Inventories

     55,022      35,802

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     97,957      81,095
             

Total current assets

     1,088,492      948,310

Property and equipment, net

     18,799      11,579

Goodwill, intangible and other assets

     55,245      54,112
             

Total assets

   $ 1,162,536    $ 1,014,001
             

Liabilities:

     

Current liabilities:

     

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ 5    $ 737

Accounts payable

     639,578      534,064

Customer deposits

     33,819      23,776

Payables related to derivative contracts

     39,045      23,637

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     36,280      53,342
             

Total current liabilities

     748,727      635,556

Long-term liabilities

     25,712      25,098
             

Total liabilities

     774,439      660,654
             

Commitments and contingencies

     —        —  
             

Stockholders’ equity

     388,097      353,347
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,162,536    $ 1,014,001
             

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