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): March 1, 2007

 


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, Florida

  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 7.01 of Form 8-K, “Regulation FD Disclosure” and Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.”

On March 1, 2007, World Fuel Services Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 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 may be expressly set forth by specific reference any such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.  

Description

99.1   Press Release dated March 1, 2007.


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: March 1, 2007   World Fuel Services Corporation    
 

/s/ Francis X. Shea

 
  Francis X. Shea  
  Executive Vice President, Chief Risk and Administrative Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer  
Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

 

Contact:   

Allen & Caron Inc

Michael Mason (Investors)

michaelm@allencaron.com

(212) 691-8087

or

Len Hall (Media)

len@allencaron.com

(949) 474-4300

  

World Fuel Services Corporation

Francis X. Shea, EVP CRAO &

Interim CFO

fshea@wfscorp.com

(305) 428-8000

WORLD FUEL SERVICES REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND

FULL YEAR 2006 RESULTS

MIAMI (March 1, 2007) … World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) (the “Company”), a global leader in the marketing and financing of aviation and marine fuel products and related services, today reported that net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 was $17.3 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared to $12.0 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the same quarter in the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company reported a 61% increase in net income to $64.0 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, from $39.6 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior year.

“Our results for this year validate the dedication, commitment and uncommon effort of our extraordinary global team” said Paul Stebbins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. We are proud of what has been achieved and excited about the prospects for 2007.”

FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2006 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Quarter Ended December 31,    Year Ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2006    2005

Revenue

   $ 2,618,733    $ 2,534,255    $ 10,785,136    $ 8,733,947

Income from operations

   $ 18,837    $ 19,739    $ 76,646    $ 56,620

Net income

   $ 17,269    $ 11,970    $ 63,948    $ 39,609

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.60    $ 0.42    $ 2.21    $ 1.57

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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 44 offices (including satellite 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

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

    

For the Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended

December 31,

 
     2006    2005    2006    2005  
     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)            

Revenue

   $ 2,618,733    $ 2,534,255    $ 10,785,136    $ 8,733,947  

Cost of sales

     2,561,012      2,478,401      10,571,067      8,555,283  
                             

Gross profit

     57,721      55,854      214,069      178,664  
                             

Operating expenses:

           

Compensation and employee benefits

     21,828      19,941      82,987      74,030  

Executive severence costs

     —        —        1,545      —    

Provision for bad debts

     2,292      2,072      3,869      8,644  

General and administrative

     14,764      14,102      49,022      39,370  
                             
     38,884      36,115      137,423      122,044  
                             

Income from operations

     18,837      19,739      76,646      56,620  

Other income (expense), net

     2,278      391      4,753      (792 )
                             

Income before income taxes

     21,115      20,130      81,399      55,828  

Provision for income taxes

     3,698      7,886      17,353      15,475  
                             
     17,417      12,244      64,046      40,353  

Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries

     148      274      98      744  
                             

Net income

   $ 17,269    $ 11,970    $ 63,948    $ 39,609  
                             

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.62    $ 0.44    $ 2.33    $ 1.67  
                             

Basic weighted average shares

     27,835      26,938      27,467      23,700  
                             

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.60    $ 0.42    $ 2.21    $ 1.57  
                             

Diluted weighted average shares

     29,021      28,428      28,923      25,214  
                             

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WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     As of
December 31,
2006
   As of
December 31,
2005

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 176,495    $ 133,284

Short-term investments

     12,500      10,000

Accounts and notes receivable, net

     860,084      689,605

Inventories

     74,519      35,802

Prepaid fuel and expenses

     72,493      79,619
             

Total current assets

     1,196,091      948,310

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     26,730      11,579

OTHER ASSETS

     54,579      54,112
             
   $ 1,277,400    $ 1,014,001
             

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

     

Short-term debt

   $ 10    $ 737

Accounts payable

     720,790      535,573

Customer deposits

     23,399      23,776

Accrued expenses

     82,562      75,470
             

Total current liabilities

     826,761      635,556

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     24,670      25,098

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     425,969      353,347
             
   $ 1,277,400    $ 1,014,001