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3月前
Crestone Air Partners to Acquire Arena Aviation CapitalMarch 9, 2026 9:15 AM
ACCESS NewswireDENVER, COLORADO / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Crestone Air Partners, a global aviation asset management platform majority owned by Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arena Aviation Capital, a well-established aviation asset manager with a diversified portfolio and deep airline relationships. The transaction is subject to closing conditions and approvals.The acquisition materially expands Crestone's aviation lifecycle platform, enhancing its size and breadth of capabilities. Upon closing, the combined platform is expected to comprise approximately 124 aircraft and 17 engines on lease to customers globally, with over US$4 billion of assets under management and more than 55 employees across 5 countries, strengthening Crestone's position as a leading full-service aviation asset manager headquartered in Denver with a broad operating footprint.Arena brings a seasoned team, a complementary portfolio, and deep expertise that aligns closely with Crestone's lifecycle-oriented investment approach. The combined organization will maintain offices in Denver, Amsterdam, and Dublin, with satellite presences in Singapore and Buenos Aires, supporting airline relationships globally."This transaction is a natural strategic fit and reflects our belief that the industry benefits from disciplined consolidation," said Kevin Milligan, CEO and Co-Founder of Crestone Air Partners. "Global coverage and scaled capital are essential to delivering durable value. Arena brings a highly respected team, with an excellent track record, strong technical capabilities, and long-standing relationships with aircraft owners and airlines.""For Arena, this transaction marks an important milestone following more than a decade of building the business," said Patrick den Elzen, CEO of Arena Aviation Capital. "I am immensely proud of what my partners and our team have achieved, growing Arena into a trusted and respected aircraft lease management platform. We believe joining Crestone is the right next chapter, creating new opportunities for our team, strengthening our offering to investor clients, and positioning the platform for long-term success."A portion of Arena Aviation Capital's management team will play key roles within the combined organization. Crestone anticipates a seamless integration focused on continuity for airline customers, capital partners, and employees. The combined group will leverage synergies across asset management, technical services, lease administration, and market intelligence, enabling more efficient operations and enhanced support for aircraft owners throughout the asset lifecycle.Crestone was advised by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP as legal counsel, Kroll, LLC as financial advisor, and PwC on tax matters.About Crestone Air PartnersCrestone Air Partners, Inc. (CAP) invests in commercial jet aircraft and the engines that power them on behalf of our capital partners. We are a full-service aviation asset management platform with a diverse portfolio of aircraft and engines leased to airlines globally. We target transactions throughout the asset lifecycle, taking a collaborative approach with our clients by offering flexible lease terms tailored to our customers' requirements. Crestone brings unique value to transactions by drawing on the expertise and capabilities of interrelated aviation specialist subsidiary businesses across the Air T family (airframe material sales, landing gear leasing, engine material sales, disassembly, and aircraft storage). Crestone is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and is a business unit of Air T, Inc. holding company (NASDAQ:AIRT). Additional information can be found at: www.crestoneairpartners.com.About Arena Aviation CapitalArena Aviation Capital (www.arena-aviationcapital.com) is a full-service aircraft investment management company focusing on the complete life cycle of acquiring and leasing used commercial aviation assets, servicing investment and airline customers worldwide, and providing services including the origination, financing, risk management, and administration (finance/accounting and legal) of commercial aviation assets. Arena today manages aircraft and engines leased to airline customers worldwide.About Air T, Inc.Established in 1980, Air T Inc. is a portfolio of powerful businesses and financial assets, each of which is independent yet interrelated. Its core segments are overnight air cargo, ground support equipment, commercial aircraft, engines and parts, digital solutions, and regional airline. We seek to expand, strengthen and diversify Air T's after-tax cash flow per share. Our goal is to build Air T's core businesses, and when appropriate, to expand into adjacent and other industries. We seek to activate growth and overcome challenges while delivering meaningful value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.airt.com.ContactRichard Schact
SVP, Finance & Operations
r.schacht@crestoneairpartners.comSOURCE: Air T, Inc.View the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Crestone Air Partners to Acquire Arena Aviation Capital
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4月前
Air T, Inc. Announces Intent to Raise Additional Capital Through Trust Preferred SecuritiesFebruary 13, 2026 5:10 PM
ACCESS NewswireMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) today announced its intention to raise additional capital through the company's outstanding trust preferred security, the Alpha Income Preferred Securities (NASDAQ:AIRTP), issued by Air T Funding and guaranteed by Air T, Inc. The company plans to access capital periodically and opportunistically through its at-the-market ("ATM") facility, allowing Air T to raise funds efficiently as strategic opportunities arise.In addition to the ATM program, the Company may also offer the same Alpha Income Preferred Securities through privately negotiated placements with institutional investors when such transactions align with its capital strategy.Strategic RationaleAir T is currently evaluating several high-potential initiatives, including the expansion of its Commercial Aircraft Engine and Parts segment and deploying additional capital to support one of its existing investees. Preserving balance sheet flexibility remains a central priority as the company continues to pursue disciplined growth."We are excited about the opportunities immediately in front of us and want to ensure we can take decisive action when the timing is right," said Tracy Kennedy, Air T's CFO. "The flexibility afforded by our trust preferred security and our ATM program provides us with an efficient path to raise capital while remaining thoughtful about dilution and cost of capital. These tools position us to move quickly on initiatives we believe will drive meaningful long-term value for shareholders."Shelf Registration FrameworkThe company's shelf registration statement operates under the SEC's "baby shelf" provisions, applicable to issuers with a public float below $75 million. Under these rules, eligible issuers may use Form S-3 to conduct primary offerings but are limited in the amount of securities they may sell under the shelf during any 12-month period. This structure allows smaller public companies to move quickly in the capital markets while maintaining guardrails designed to protect investors and ensure appropriate disclosures.This framework enables Air T to raise capital incrementally, matching capital deployment to strategic timing rather than relying on large, infrequent offerings.Commitment to Long-Term GrowthAir T remains committed to growing the value of its diversified portfolio of operating companies and investments. By utilizing the flexibility of its trust preferred security, the Company believes it can continue to seize opportunities that align with its long-term objectives while maintaining prudent financial discipline.About Air T, Inc.Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) is a diversified holding company that operates through a portfolio of businesses spanning aviation services, commercial aircraft engines and parts, and other strategic investments. The Company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.airt.net.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Words such as "intends," "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "evaluating," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans to raise capital, the anticipated use of proceeds, and the pursuit of strategic opportunities. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, market conditions, the Company's ability to identify and execute on strategic opportunities, general economic conditions, and other risk factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.Investor Contact:Tracy Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer
tkennedy@airt.comKatrina Philp, Chief of Staff
kphilp@airt.comSOURCE: Air T, Inc.View the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Air T, Inc. Announces Intent to Raise Additional Capital Through Trust Preferred Securities
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4月前
Air T, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 ResultsFebruary 13, 2026 5:00 PM
ACCESS NewswireCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) is an industrious American company with a portfolio of businesses, each of which is independent yet interrelated. We seek dynamic individuals and teams to operate companies with processes and insights that drive increasing value over time. We believe we can invest corporate resources to help activate growth and overcome challenges.Our core segments are overnight air cargo; ground support equipment; commercial aircraft, engines and parts; regional airline; and digital solutions.Today the Company is announcing results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025:Revenues totaled $71.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $6.7 million, or 9% from the prior year's comparable quarter.Operating loss was $3.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $5.2 million from the prior year comparable quarter's operating income of $1.4 million.Adjusted EBITDA* profit of $0.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA* profit of $2.7 million in the prior year's comparable quarter.Earnings per share was $(0.91) for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to earnings per share of $(0.47) in the prior year's comparable quarter.The investment balance for the Company's equity method investees was $33.6 million at December 31, 2025; as compared to $19.0 million at March 31, 2025.*Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure; see below for further explanation and reconciliation to GAAP measure.Company Chairman and CEO Nick Swenson commented:"In December 2025, Air T acquired Rex Regional Airlines through a competitive bidding process organized for the benefit of Rex creditors by the Administrators of the Rex Voluntary Administration.Importantly, the transaction includes a series of long-term commitments by Rex to the Commonwealth of Australia. Notable among these commitments is the requirement the Rex repays - in full - its AUD $108 million Loan from the Commonwealth by allocating 70% of Rex's excess cash flows to amortizing the Commonwealth Loan. In addition, Rex is obligated to run the airline according to a Rex Regional Commitments (RRC) plan that will expand the number of Saab 340s servicing regional and remote Australia from approximately thirty (30) to approximately forty-four (45) over the next two years. Air T invested AUD $50 million cash into Rex as part of the acquisition, which will be used to fund the engine overhauls needed to meet the RRC plan.Our decision to buy Rex was driven in large part by the quality of the Rex management team. Air T is a decentralized portfolio of companies and Australia is as geographically decentralized as it gets. The interactions we have had with the Rex team give us a lot of hope for the future of this venerable and beloved Australian brand. Rex is a good business serving as a critical link from capital cities to regional and remote Australia. We look forward to working together to deliver a bright future for Air T Rex.Doing the Rex deal required significant efforts by the multi-talented Air T team. This intense period took up most of 2025 and remains ongoing. Watching Air T team in action highlights for me their dedication to working collegially and their ability to do good work. I am very thankful for the people of Air T. They deserve appreciation and respect from all shareholders."2025 Regional Express Holdings Ltd. Acquisition and Related Financial InformationOn December 18, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and operations of Rex Express Holdings Ltd ("Rex"), an Australian regional airline operator, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement (the "Acquisition"). The Acquisition represents the Company's entry into the Australian regional airline market and expands the Company's international aviation services portfolio.The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 18, 2025:Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $1,150 Restricted cash 4,679 Accounts receivable, net 18,412 Inventories, net 15,029 Other non-current assets 2,858 Aircraft 60,478 Spare aircraft engines 13,530 Rotable aircraft parts 25,006 Land and buildings 12,659 Other property, plant and equipment 3,862 Intangible assets, net 3,582 Right-of-use ("ROU") assets 3,512 Total Assets 164,758 Liabilities: Unearned Revenue (21,343) Accrued expenses and other (31,223) Short-term lease liability (799) CFA Debt (22,203) Long-term lease liability (2,713) Other non-current liabilities (939) Total Liabilities (57,877) Net Assets $106,881 Prior to the Acquisition, Rex was subject to voluntary administration proceedings in Australia since July 30, 2024. The transaction is expected to result in a bargain purchase gain due to Rex's distressed financial condition and the administrators' determination, following a formal bidding process, that the Company's offer represented the optimal outcome for Rex's creditors. As the purchase price allocation is not finalized, we have recorded the preliminary bargain purchase gain as a deferred credit - preliminary bargain purchase gain within the consolidated balance sheet. The table below summarizes the calculation of the preliminary bargain purchase gain as of December 31, 2025:Total purchase consideration $11,041 Less: Net assets acquired (106,881)Deferred credit - preliminary bargain purchase gain $(95,840)The impact on earnings attributable to the acquisition of Rex amounted to $5.2 million in revenue, $5.5 million in cost of sales, $0.3 million in general and administrative expenses and $0.9 million of depreciation and amortization expenses. For the period presented, Rex generated a net loss of $1.5 million. The operating loss during this initial period is attributable to fixed operating costs associated with maintaining flight operations, aircraft and crew, regulatory compliance requirements, and transaction-related integration expenses.Business Segment ResultsOvernight Air CargoThis segment provides air express delivery services, primarily for FedEx Corporation ("FedEx"), and repair services.Revenues for this segment decreased by an immaterial amount to $30.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to the previous year's fiscal third quarter revenues of $30.6 million.Adjusted EBITDA* for this segment was $1.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $1.0 million when compared to the prior year's comparable quarter, primarily driven by 2% increase in cost of sales related to outside maintenance expenses incurred at Mountain Air Cargo and a minimal decrease in revenue.Ground Support Equipment ("GGS")This segment-which includes some of the world-leading offerings in the category-manufactures, repairs, and maintains mobile deicers and other specialized ground-support equipment. Customers include passenger and cargo airlines, airports, the military, and other industrial customers.Revenues for this segment totaled $12.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 8% when compared to revenue of $11.8 million in the previous year's third fiscal quarter. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales of high-lift catering equipment. At December 31, 2025, the ground support equipment segment's order backlog was $12.9 million compared to $6.2 million at December 31, 2024.Adjusted EBITDA* profit for this segment was $1.7 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $1.4 million compared to the prior year quarter's Adjusted EBITDA* profit. The increase was primarily driven by an improved product and customer mix, as well as lower non-material spending during the quarter.As of December 31, 2025, this segment's order backlog was $12.9 million versus $6.2 million as of December 31, 2024.Commercial Aircraft, Engines and PartsThis segment leases commercial jet engines and aircraft; buys, sells and trades in surplus and aftermarket commercial jet engines, engine parts, airframes, and airframe parts, avionics, and other; then delivers the related documents and logistics.Revenues for this segment totaled $18.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $13.9 million versus the previous year's fiscal third quarter. This decrease was largely attributed to a decrease in component sales at Contrail, driven by a lower level of component inventory purchases during the preceding twelve-month period.Adjusted EBITDA* loss for this segment was $0.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $3.1 million when compared to the prior year quarter's Adjusted EBITDA* profit of $2.9 million, primarily driven by the lower level of component sales as discussed above.Regional AirlineThis segment is new as of Q3 for fiscal year 2026 and consists of Regional Express Airlines ("Rex"), which provides scheduled regional passenger airline and cargo services in Australia, operating a fleet of aircraft serving regional communities and connecting passengers and cargo to major metropolitan centers. The Company acquired Rex on December 18, 2025.Revenues for this segment totaled $5.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The increase is attributable to the acquisition of Rex on December 18, 2025. The reported revenues represent thirteen days of operations from the acquisition date through December 31, 2025.Adjusted EBITDA* loss for this segment was $0.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The reported EBITDA* loss represents thirteen days of operations from the acquisition date through December 31, 2025.Digital SolutionsThis segment develops and provides digital aviation and other business services to customers within the aviation industry to generate recurring subscription revenues.Revenues for this segment totaled $2.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $0.5 million versus the previous year's fiscal third quarter. The increase was primarily due to increased software subscriptions represented by monthly recurring revenues of $0.8 million as of December 31, 2025 versus $0.7 million as of December 31, 2024.Adjusted EBITDA* loss for this segment was $0.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 compared to the $0.1 prior year quarter's Adjusted EBITDA* loss, reflecting a relatively flat year-over-year trend.*Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure; see below for further explanation and reconciliation to GAAP measures.Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThe Company uses adjusted earnings before taxes, interest, and depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the SEC, to evaluate the Company's financial performance. This performance measure is not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures.Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of the Company's performance because it provides investors additional information about the Company's operations allowing better evaluation of underlying business performance and better period-to-period comparability. We may periodically review and update our non-GAAP financial measures based on our determination of their relevance to our business which could result in the addition or elimination of select non-GAAP financial measures in the future. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to replace or be an alternative to operating income, the most directly comparable amounts reported under GAAP.The table below provides a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 (in thousands): Three months ended Nine months ended 12/31/2025 12/31/2024 12/31/2025 12/31/2024 Operating (loss) income from continuing operations $(3,780) $1,424 $2,574 $4,486 Depreciation and amortization (excluding leased assets depreciation) 1,585 552 3,017 2,262 Inventory write-down and reserves 819 274 1,058 776 Gain on sale of property and equipment (94) - (74) (8) Securities issuance expenses 19 19 68 147 Share-based compensation 48 31 129 48 Severance expenses - - - 217 Earnout remeasurement - 392 (666) 651 Deal-sourcing expense 1,145 - 2,982 - Post-acquisition integration expenses 436 - 436 - Adjusted EBITDA $178 $2,692 $9,524 $8,579 (1) There was no depreciation expense on leased assets excluded during the three months ended December 31, 2025 and there was $0.7 million excluded during the nine months ended December 31, 2025. Depreciation expense on leased assets excluded was $0.8 million for both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024.The following table shows the Company's Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the periods ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 (in thousands): Three months ended Nine months ended 12/31/2025 12/31/2024 12/31/2025 12/31/2024 Overnight Air Cargo $1,018 $1,981 $4,432 $5,878 Ground Support Equipment 1,657 223 4,684 225 Commercial Aircraft, Engines and Parts (171) 2,948 7,527 8,753 Digital Solutions (54) (55) (348) (448)Regional airline (532) - (532) - Segments total 1,918 5,097 15,763 14,408 Corporate and Other (1,740) (2,405) (6,239) (5,829)Adjusted EBITDA $178 $2,692 $9,524 $8,579 NOTE REGARDING STAKEHOLDER QUESTIONSIf you have questions related to this release or other Air T matters, please use our interactive Q&A capability, through Slido.com, accessible from our website, to submit your questions. We intend to keep that link open and available for shareholder questions. Questions submitted through Slido will be answered "live" and in writing at our Annual Meeting, and via a written response on a quarterly basis. Note that legal and pragmatic requirements restrict us from answering every question posted, yet we intend to address all reasonable and relevant questions with a written answer.ABOUT AIR T, INC.Established in 1980, Air T Inc. is a portfolio of powerful businesses and financial assets, each of which is independent yet interrelated. Its core segments are overnight air cargo, ground support equipment, commercial aircraft, engines and parts, regional airline and digital solutions. We seek to expand, strengthen and diversify Air T's after-tax cash flow per share. Our goal is to build Air T's core businesses, and when appropriate, to expand into adjacent and other industries. We seek to activate growth and overcome challenges while delivering meaningful value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.airt.com. The information on our website is available for information purposes only and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements in this press release, including those contained in "Overview," are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes", "pending", "future", "expects", "anticipates," "intends", "estimates", "depends", "will" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as:An inability to finance our operations through bank or other financing or through the sale or issuance of debt or equity securities;Economic and industry conditions in the Company's markets;The risk that contracts with FedEx Corporation ("FedEx") could be terminated or adversely modified;The risk that the number of aircraft operated for FedEx is reduced;The risk that GGS customers will defer or reduce significant orders for deicing equipment;The impact of any terrorist activities or armed conflict on United States soil or abroad;Changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs;The Company's ability to manage its cost structure for operating expenses, or unanticipated capital requirements, and match them to shifting customer service requirements and production volume levels;The Company's ability to meet debt service covenants and to refinance existing debt obligations;The risk of injury or other damage arising from accidents involving the Company's overnight air cargo operations, equipment or parts sold and/or services provided;Market acceptance of the Company's commercial and military equipment and services;The risk that we may not successfully integrate Rex (including financial reporting, systems, and personnel), which could adversely affect our results and reporting;The risk that Rex's revenues and operating costs may be volatile or unpredictable and that we may be unable to offset cost increases or revenue decreases through pricing, surcharges, cost reductions, or other measures, which could adversely affect our results;The risk that the preliminary purchase price allocation for the Rex acquisition, including the determination and measurement of any bargain purchase gain and related tax treatment, may be revised as valuations and other inputs are finalized during the measurement period, which revisions could materially change our reported results of operations and financial position from period to period;The risk that Rex's operations are subject to extensive regulation and oversight and that compliance failures or adverse regulatory actions could materially harm our business and results; andThe risk that the Rex transaction structure, including the Australian DOCA/administration process, could result in unexpected liabilities, claims, or delays that could materially harm our results and liquidity;Competition from other providers of similar equipment and services;Changes in government regulation and technology;Changes in the value of marketable securities held as investments;Mild winter weather conditions reducing the demand for deicing equipment;Market acceptance and operational success of the Company's aircraft asset management business and related aircraft capital joint venture; andDespite our current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial leverage.A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.CONTACT
Tracy Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
tkennedy@airt.comSOURCE: Air T, Inc.View the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Air T, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
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4月前
Air T, Inc. Announces Distribution Dates for Alpha Income Preferred Securities (AIRTP)February 5, 2026 4:30 PM
ACCESS NewswireCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) ("Air T") announces the following dividend dates and record dates for Air T Funding Alpha Income Preferred (AIP) securities (NASDAQ:AIRTP) during 2026 and 2027. Cash distributions on the AIP are in the amount of $0.50 per share (a rate of 8.0% per annum).Distribution DateRecord DateFebruary 17, 2026February 13, 2026May 15, 2026May 14, 2026August 17, 2026August 14, 2026November 16, 2026November 13, 2026February 16, 2027February 12, 2027May 17, 2027May 14, 2027August 16, 2027August 13, 2027November 15, 2027November 12, 2027ABOUT AIR T, INC.Established in 1980, Air T Inc. is a portfolio of powerful businesses and financial assets, each of which is independent yet interrelated. Its core segments are overnight air cargo, aviation ground support equipment manufacturing and sales, commercial jet engines and parts, and corporate and other. We seek to expand, strengthen and diversify Air T's after-tax cash flow per share. Our goal is to build Air T's core businesses, and when appropriate, to expand into adjacent and other industries. We seek to activate growth and overcome challenges while delivering meaningful value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.airt.net.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements in this press release are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes", "pending", "future", "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "depends" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as:An inability to finance our operations through bank or other financing or through the sale of issuance of debt or equity securities as a result of the existence of substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern;Economic and industry conditions in the Company's markets;The risk that contracts with FedEx could be terminated or adversely modified;The risk that the number of aircraft operated for FedEx will be reduced;The risk that GGS customers will defer or reduce significant orders for deicing equipment;The impact of any terrorist activities on United States soil or abroad;The Company's ability to manage its cost structure for operating expenses, or unanticipated capital requirements, and match them to shifting customer service requirements and production volume levels;The Company's ability to meet debt service covenants and to refinance existing debt obligations;The risk of injury or other damage arising from accidents involving the Company's overnight air cargo operations, equipment or parts sold and/or services provided;Market acceptance of the Company's commercial and military equipment and services;Competition from other providers of similar equipment and services;Changes in government regulation and technology;Changes in the value of marketable securities held as investments;Mild winter weather conditions reducing the demand for deicing equipment;Market acceptance and operational success of the Company's relatively new aircraft asset management business and related aircraft capital joint venture; andDespite our current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which may could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial leverage.A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.CONTACTAir T, Inc. Tracy Kennedy, CFO
tkennedy@airt.comSOURCE: Air T, Inc.View the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Air T, Inc. Announces Distribution Dates for Alpha Income Preferred Securities (AIRTP)
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Air T, Inc. Reports Unaudited Third Quarter Earnings
PR Newswire Air T, Inc.
February 3, 2015 3:00 PM
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MAIDEN, N.C., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- (3:00pm EST) -- Air T, Inc. (Air T) (AIRT) today reported consolidated net earnings of $1,448,000 ($0.61 per diluted share) for the fiscal 2015 third quarter ended December 31, 2014 as compared to consolidated net earnings of $455,000 ($0.19 per diluted share) for the similar fiscal 2014 comparable period.
Consolidated revenue increased $1,058,000 (4%) to $30,893,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 compared to the comparable quarter in the prior fiscal year. Consolidated operating income increased $1,345,000 (169%) for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 compared to the comparable quarter in the prior fiscal year. The increase in consolidated operating income from the prior year quarter includes a gain on sale of assets for the current year quarter of $781,000 compared to $25,000 in the prior year quarter. Gain on sale of assets for the current year quarter reflects a $374,000 gain from the sale of the company-owned King Air aircraft, a $412,000 gain from the sales of eight leased de-icing units to the leasing customers and a $5,000 loss from the retirement of equipment by the ground support services business. The quarter-over-quarter increase in operating income was also favorably impacted by $565,000 in separation payments made to the company's former chief executive officer in the prior year quarter which did not recur in the current year.
Ground equipment sales revenue increased $1,588,000 (14%) this quarter compared to the prior year comparable quarter. Ground equipment sales operating income increased by $496,000 (41%) from the prior year comparable quarter, the result of the gain on the sale of the leased de-icing units and continuing efforts to improve production efficiencies, as well as a change in the product and customer mix. At December 31, 2014, ground equipment sales backlog was $7.2 million, compared to $10.2 million at December 31, 2013 and $14.4 million at March 31, 2014.
Ground support services segment reported a $972,000 (23%) increase in revenue this quarter, driven by continuing growth in new markets and services offered to new and existing customers. Operating income for this segment for the same period increased by only $8,000 (3%), as company expenses have risen as a result of additional cost of sales expense and with investments made in the company infrastructure to help position the company for growth; including leadership, marketing and data analysis roles, facility upgrades, and additional controls.
Overnight air cargo revenues decreased $1,502,000 (10%) this quarter as a result of a decrease in maintenance labor revenue billed to the customer due to the completion of eight- and twelve-year heavy maintenance checks during the prior comparable period. The segment's operating income increased by $105,000 (21%), which includes the benefit of the gain on the sale of the company-owned King Air aircraft.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
12/31/2014
12/31/2013
12/31/2014
12/31/2013
Operating Revenues
$ 30,893
$ 29,835
$ 87,296
$ 75,305
Net Earnings
$ 1,448
$ 455
$ 3,340
$ 1,050
Net Earnings Per Share- Diluted
$ 0.61
$ 0.19
$ 1.41
$ 0.43
Average Common Shares Outstanding
2,381
2,442
2,374
2,458
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo and CSA Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft daily in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
For a more detailed presentation and discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition, please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the Form 10-Q may be accessed on the Internet at the SEC's website: http://www.sec.gov.
Statements in this press release, which contain more than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements because of important potential risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the risk that contracts with major customers will be terminated or not extended, uncertainty regarding legal actions against the Company, future economic conditions and their impact on the Company's customers, the timing and amounts of future orders under our contract with the United States Air Force, inflation rates, competition, changes in technology or government regulation, and the impact of future terrorist activities in the United States and abroad. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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12年前
AIRT-Air T, Inc. Reports Unaudited Second Quarter Earnings
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MAIDEN, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Air T, Inc. (Air T) (NASDAQ: AIRT) today reported consolidated net earnings of $1,818,000 ($0.77 per diluted share) for fiscal 2015's second quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to consolidated net earnings of $456,000 ($0.18 per diluted share) for the similar fiscal 2014 period.
Consolidated revenue increased $10,435,000 (43%) to $34,625,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. Consolidated operating income increased $1,844,000 (245%) for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. Ground equipment sales revenue increased $10,044,000 (127%) this quarter compared to the prior year comparable quarter. Approximately $4,800,000 of the increase in revenue is attributable to the shipment of deicing units that had been delayed at June 30, 2014 as noted in the June 30, 2014 Form 10-Q. Ground equipment sales operating income increased by $2,471,000 from the prior year comparable quarter as a result of the impact of the delay in shipment into the second quarter, efficiencies in production, and increased parts and service volume as customers experience some early winter weather. At September 30, 2014, ground equipment sales backlog was $15.3 million, compared to $11.9 million at September 30, 2013. The ground support services segment reported a $541,000 (13%) increase in revenue this quarter, driven by continuing growth in locations and in services offered to new and existing customers; operating income decreased by $217,000 (70%) principally due to infrastructure changes to help position the segment for further growth. Overnight air cargo revenues reported a $150,000 (1%) decrease this quarter compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year, and the segment's operating income decreased by $287,000 (51%) this quarter as a result of a variety of factors including a reduction in revenue aircraft and maintenance labor costs.
Nick Swenson commented, "GGS completed an outstanding first half of the fiscal year, converting backlog into shipments and delivering strong top-line and bottom-line growth. Our inventories at mid-year are the lowest they've been in six years. Simply put, Mike Moore and his management team have been executing on their business plan. GGS is delivering high quality products on time and within budget. While the harsh winter is part of the demand story at GGS, we believe that GGS management has enhanced operations in many incremental ways, thereby strengthening the franchise."
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
9/30/2014
9/30/2013
9/30/2014
9/30/2013
Operating Revenues
$ 34,625
$ 24,190
$56,403
$45,470
Net Earnings
$ 1,818
$ 456
$1,891
$595
Net Earnings Per Share- Diluted
$0.77
$0.18
$0.80
$0.24
Average Common Shares Outstanding
2,375
2,485
2,376
2,477
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest, small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo and CSA Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft daily in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
For a more detailed presentation and discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition, please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the Form 10-Q may be accessed on the Internet at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov.
Statements in this press release, which contain more than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements because of important potential risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk that contracts with major customers will be terminated or not extended, uncertainty regarding legal actions against the Company, future economic conditions and their impact on the Company's customers, the timing and amounts of future orders under our contract with the United States Air Force, inflation rates, competition, changes in technology or government regulation, and the impact of future terrorist activities in the United States and abroad. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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13年前
Air T, Inc. Reports Unaudited First Quarter Earnings
Date : 08/07/2013 @ 9:15AM
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MAIDEN, N.C., Aug. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air T, Inc. (Air T) (NASDAQ: AIRT) today reported consolidated net earnings of $139,000 ($0.06 per diluted share) for fiscal 2014's first quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to consolidated net earnings of $417,000 ($0.17 per diluted share) for the similar fiscal 2013 period.
Consolidated revenues decreased $3,208,000 (13%) to $21,280,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted principally from a $5,507,000 (51%) decrease in our ground equipment sales segment revenues resulting primarily from decreased military sales in the quarter. The segment produced an operating margin of $6,000 for the quarter, a $298,000 decline from the operating income for the comparable prior year quarter. At June 30, 2013, ground equipment sales backlog was $12.7 million, compared to $12.0 million at June 30, 2012 and $6.5 million at March 31, 2013. Our ground support services revenues increased by $624,000 (21%) as a result of increases in customers and new locations over last year's quarter. Revenues of our air cargo segment were $12,408,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, a 16% increase from the segment's revenues in the prior year quarter, due primarily to an increase in maintenance pass through costs to our customer.
Walter Clark, Chief Executive Officer of Air T, commented, "The first quarter was a challenge for Air T. Our ground support services segment was a bright spot as it continued its momentum with growth at both the revenue and operating income lines. Our air cargo segment had a solid quarter although it was hindered by losing one aircraft from its fleet and by increasing facility rent and repair costs. The ground equipment sales segment had a difficult first quarter with a significant reduction in revenues. I am pleased at the continued improvement in plant efficiency with significant gains in gross margins over the prior year first quarter."
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Quarter Ended
6/30/2013
6/30/2012
Operating Revenues
$ 21,280
$ 24,488
Net Earnings
$ 139
$ 417
Net Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$ 0.06
$ 0.17
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted
2,470
2,458
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest, small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo and CSA Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft daily in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
For a more detailed presentation and discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition, please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the Form 10-Q may be accessed on the Internet at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov.
Statements in this press release, which contain more than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements because of important potential risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk that contracts with major customers will be terminated or not extended, uncertainty regarding legal actions against the Company, future economic conditions and their impact on the Company's customers, the timing and amounts of future orders under our contract with the United States Air Force, inflation rates, competition, changes in technology or government regulation, and the impact of future terrorist activities in the United States and abroad. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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13年前
Air T, Inc. Establishes Committee of Independent Directors
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MAIDEN, N.C., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air T, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: AIRT) announced today that that its board of directors has established a special committee of its directors, which has established a subcommittee comprised solely of independent directors. The special committee was established to consider, evaluate, negotiate and make recommendations to the company's board of directors with respect to proposals made by AO Partners, LLC and Nicolas J. Swenson, managing member of AO Partners, LLC and a director of the company, to take actions with respect to the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders and to solicit proxies on behalf of the company's board of directors to be voted at such meeting, to authorize the company to enter into agreements to indemnify and hold harmless any person, who is not already a director, who is nominated for election as a director by the board of directors, and to administer, make determinations and authorize actions, including amendments, under the Rights Agreement (the "Right Agreement"), dated as of March 26, 2012, between the company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent. All members of the company's board of directors, other than Mr. Swenson, were appointed to this special committee.
On May 6, 2013, the special committee established a subcommittee and delegated to that subcommittee its authority to consider, evaluate, negotiate and make recommendations to the board of directors with respect to proposals made by AO Partners, LLC and Mr. Swenson and to administer, make determinations and authorize actions, including amendments, under the Rights Agreement. The following directors were appointed to the subcommittee: Sam Chesnutt, John J. Gioffre, Dennis A. Wicker and J. Bradley Wilson. Mr. Wilson, who was recently elected as the Chairman of the company's board of directors, was appointed to serve as chairman of the special committee and of the subcommittee.
About Air T
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest, small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) and CSA, Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft nightly in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING PARTICIPANTS
Air T, Inc. ("Air T") will file a proxy statement in connection with its 2013 annual meeting of stockholders. Air T stockholders are strongly advised to read the proxy statement and the accompanying proxy card when they become available, as they will contain important information. Stockholders will be able to obtain this proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents filed by Air T with the Securities and Exchange Commission for free at the Internet website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy statement and any amendments and supplements to the proxy statement will also be available for free at Air T's website, http://www.airt.net, or by writing to Air T, Inc., Post Office Box 488, Denver, North Carolina 28037, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
Air T and its directors who are members of a special committee and its executive officers (which directors and executive officers are Sam Chesnutt, Allison T. Clark, Walter Clark, John J. Gioffre, John Parry, George C. Prill, William H. Simpson, Dennis A. Wicker and J. Bradley Wilson) may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies for Air T's 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, and detailed information regarding the affiliations of these directors and executive officers is available in the proxy statement for Air T's 2012 annual meeting of stockholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2012 (which information is supplemented by the subsequent election of Mr. Wilson as Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Mr. Walter Clark in that position). In addition, the following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of shares of common stock of Air T by each of these director and executive officer of Air T and by all directors and executive officers of Air T as a group as of May 1, 2013. Each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned.
Shares and Percent of
Common Stock Beneficially
Owned as of May 1, 2013
Name
Position with Company
No. of Shares
Percent
Sam Chesnutt
Director
2,500 (1)
*
Allison T. Clark
Director
23,000 (1)
*
Walter Clark
Chief Executive Officer and Director
143,627 (1)
5.8%
John J. Gioffre
Director
5,027 (1)
*
John Parry
Vice President-Finance, Chief
Financial Officer, Secretary,
Treasurer and Director
16,502 (1)
*
William H. Simpson
Executive Vice President and Director
31,604 (1)
1.3%
George C. Prill
Director
3,500 (1)
*
Dennis A. Wicker
Director
3,500 (1)
*
J. Bradley Wilson
Chairman of the Board
2,500 (1)
*
All such directors and all
executive officers as a
group (nine persons)
231,760 (1)
9.1%
* Less than one percent.
(1) Includes shares which the following executive officers and directors have the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of stock options issued by Air T: Mr. Walter Clark, 50,000 shares; Mr. Parry, 15,000 shares; Mr. Simpson, 30,000 shares; Mr. Chesnutt, 2,500 shares; Mr. Allison Clark, 2,500 shares; Mr. Gioffre, 2,500 shares; Mr. Prill, 2,500 shares; Mr. Wicker, 3,500 shares; Mr. Wilson, 2,500 shares; all such directors and executive officers as a group, 111,000 shares.
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13年前
Air T Reports Unaudited Third Quarter Results; Appointment Of Lead Independent Director
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MAIDEN, N.C., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air T, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: AIRT) today reported consolidated net earnings of $633,000 ($0.26 per diluted share) for fiscal 2013's third quarter ended December 31, 2012, compared to consolidated net earnings of $579,000 ($0.24 per diluted share) for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The Company also reported year-to-date earnings for the nine months of $1,277,000 ($.52 per diluted share) compared to $1,340,000 ($.55 per diluted share) for the similar fiscal 2012 period.
Consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013's third quarter were $26,703,000, an increase of 4% compared to the similar 2012 fiscal quarter. Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of the 2013 fiscal year were $72,353,000 or 7% higher than the prior year comparable period. At December 31, 2012, the backlog at Global Ground Support, the Company's ground support equipment business, was $9.2 million, compared to $14.9 million at December 31, 2011.
Walter Clark, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air T, commented "The focus on improving efficiencies at our equipment manufacturer bore fruit in this most recent quarter with an improved bottom line. Additionally, there has been a concerted effort to pare down inventory levels at Global Ground and that has begun to yield positive results as well. The ground support services subsidiary showed year over year improvement with both top and bottom line increases. The air cargo side of the equation continues to be a solid performer with some reduction in bottom line due to the filling of additional management positions."
Mr. Clark continued, "I am pleased to announce the appointment by Air T's board of directors of Brad Wilson as our lead independent director. Brad Wilson is currently President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and, among other achievements, currently serves on, and has served as Chairman of, the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Railroad Company. Air T is fortunate to have an individual of his capabilities willing to serve in this position. I and the rest of the Air T board look forward to working with Brad in his new capacity."
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
12/31/12
12/31/11
12/31/12
12/31/11
Operating Revenues
$ 26,703
$ 25,650
$ 72,353
$ 67,672
Net Earnings
$ 633
$ 579
$ 1,277
$ 1,340
Net Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$ 0.26
$ 0.24
$ 0.52
$ 0.55
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest, small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) and CSA, Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft nightly in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
For a more detailed presentation and discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition, please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 to be filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the Form 10-Q may be accessed on the Internet at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov.
Statements in this press release, which contain more than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements because of important potential risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the riskthat contracts with major customers will be terminated or not extended, future economic conditions and their impact on the Company's customers, customer requirements for ground support equipment and facilities maintenance services will be less than anticipated, the timing and amounts of future orders under our contract with the United States Air Force, inflation rates, the impact of competition, changes in technology or government regulation, and the impact of terrorist activities in the United States and abroad. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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15年前
AIRT-Air T Reports Unaudited Third Quarter Results
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AIRT 9.91 -0.32
Press Release Source: Air T, Inc. On Thursday January 27, 2011, 2:39 pm
MAIDEN, N.C., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Air T, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: AIRT) today reported consolidated net earnings of $599,000 ($0.24 per diluted share) for fiscal 2011's third quarter ended December 31, 2010, compared to consolidated net earnings of $1,247,000 ($0.51 per diluted share) for the third quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company also reported year-to-date earnings for the nine months of $1,443,000 ($.58 per diluted share) compared to $3,212,000 ($1.32 per diluted share) for the similar fiscal 2010 period.
Consolidated revenues for fiscal 2011's third quarter were $22,314,000, a decrease of less than 1% compared to the similar 2010 fiscal quarter. Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of the 2011 fiscal year were $57,508,000 or 6% lower than the prior year comparable period. At December 31, 2010, the backlog at Global Ground Support, the Company's ground support equipment business, was $19.0 million, compared to $5.7 million at December 31, 2009.
Walter Clark, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air T, commented, "While we are disappointed with our bottom line results, we are encouraged by the consistency in revenues and the additional growth in our backlog at Global Ground Support this quarter. Gross margins on equipment sales were down, reflecting a very competitive commercial market both domestically and internationally, as well as changes in customer and product mix. The lack of orders under the contract with the Air Force continues to impact our results this year. On the positive side, Global Ground Support has experienced increases in both domestic and international commercial deicer orders this year, buoyed by the recent $10.5 million order from the City of Charlotte. Our ground support services segment saw an 84% decrease in its operating income reflecting reduced revenues and increased costs associated with the closure of certain locations as a result of changes in our Delta Airlines contract in early September 2010. Finally, with regard to our air cargo business, we have seen a positive impact this quarter from the four aircraft in our shop for heavy maintenance and we benefited from operating one of the aircraft in revenue service this past quarter."
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
12/31/10
12/31/09
12/31/10
12/31/09
Operating Revenues
$ 22,314
$ 22,321
$ 57,508
$ 61,411
Net Earnings
$ 599
$ 1,247
$ 1,443
$ 3,212
Net Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$ 0.24
$ 0.51
$ 0.58
$ 1.32
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest, small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) and CSA, Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft nightly in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
For a more detailed presentation and discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition, please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 to be filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the Form 10-Q may be accessed on the Internet at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov.
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16年前
Air T, Inc. (Air T) (Nasdaq: AIRT) today reported consolidated net earnings of $299,000 ($0.12 per diluted share) for fiscal 2011's first quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to consolidated net earnings of $1,118,000 ($0.46 per diluted share) for the similar fiscal 2010 period.
Consolidated revenues decreased $3,925,000 (21%) to $15,023,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted principally from a $4,177,000 (52%) decrease in ground equipment sales revenue offset by marginal increases in the other two operating segments. The decrease in ground equipment sales revenue was the result of having no sales of deicers to the United States Air Force in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. We have subsequently received orders from the Air Force which have increased our backlog and which will be delivered in the remainder of this fiscal year. At June 30, 2010, ground equipment sales backlog was $8.8 million, compared to $14.8 million at June 30, 2009 and $1.4 million at March 31, 2010.
Walter Clark, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air T, commented, "We are less than satisfied with the overall results of our first quarter and we expect to see improvement in the second quarter as a result of the backlog in place at quarter end. We are disappointed with the outcome of the recent Delta contract renewal and the loss of a significant and profitable portion of our Global Aviation Services business. This will have a significant negative impact on that new segment of our business, but we believe we offer a good service and will continue our efforts to expand that business to new customers."
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended (Unaudited)
6/30/2010
6/30/2009
Operating Revenues
$ 15,023
$ 18,948
Net Earnings
$ 299
$ 1,118
Net Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$ 0.12
$ 0.46
Average Common Shares Outstanding
2,496
2,424
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest, small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo and CSA Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft daily in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
For a more detailed presentation and discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition, please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the Form 10-Q may be accessed on the Internet at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov.
Statements in this press release, which contain more than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements because of important potential risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk that contracts with major customers will be terminated or not extended, uncertainty regarding legal actions against the Company, future economic conditions and their impact on the Company's customers, the timing and amounts of future orders under our recently awarded contract with the United States Air Force, inflation rates, competition, changes in technology or government regulation, and the impact of future terrorist activities in the United States and abroad. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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16年前
Air T, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 Results
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MAIDEN, N.C., June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Air T, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: AIRT) announces consolidated net earnings of $3,757,000 ($1.54 per diluted share) for fiscal 2010, which ended March 31, 2010, compared to net earnings of $4,379,000 ($1.81 per diluted share) for fiscal 2009.
Consolidated revenue for fiscal 2010 was $81,077,000 compared to $90,668,000 for fiscal 2009. This 11% decrease resulted from a $7,047,000 (18%) decrease in ground equipment sales revenue and a $4,016,000 (9%) decrease in air cargo revenue, partially offset by a $1,472,000 increase in ground support services revenue. The decrease in ground equipment sales revenue was attributed primarily to a decrease in the number of military deicer units sold. The decrease in air cargo revenue was attributed to decreased pass through costs to its customer as a result of a reduction in the number of revenue aircraft operated over the past two years. The increase in ground support services revenue is the result of the growth and expansion of this business as it has added new locations and customers.
The $622,000 decrease in fiscal 2010's net earnings represented a 14% decrease from the prior year, which had been the highest annual earnings recorded by the Company. The decrease is the result of decreased revenues and profitability in the Company's most established operating segments, as well as a decrease in non-operating income. At March 31, 2010, backlog was $1.3 million, compared to $8.4 million at March 31, 2009 and $5.7 million at December 31, 2009. Backlog has improved to $6.6 million at May 31, 2010 and does not include a $3.7 million order from the U. S. Air Force received on June 4, 2010.
Walter Clark, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air T, commented, "After three consecutive years of record revenues and profits, our businesses experienced a decline in both in fiscal 2010, reflecting challenging economic and industry conditions. While we are not pleased with the downturn, we are satisfied with our financial position at this time. We have experienced both a slowing in the commercial deicer business and a decrease in the number of U.S. Air Force deicing orders in fiscal 2010. On a positive note, operating levels at our air cargo delivery business stabilized as we saw no further reduction in the number of aircraft that we operate for FedEx this past quarter. "
"In this uncertain economy, I want to reiterate that we are continuing our focus on conserving cash, controlling costs, tightening our credit policies and maintaining our customer and vendor relationships," Clark continued.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Fiscal Year Ended March 31
2010
2009
Operating Revenues
$81,077
$90,668
Net Earnings
$3,757
$4,379
Net Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$1.54
$1.81
Air T, through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air freight service to the express delivery industry, manufactures and sells aircraft deicers and other special purpose industrial equipment, and provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to airlines. Air T is one of the largest, small-aircraft air cargo operators in the United States. Air T's Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) and CSA, Air subsidiaries currently operate a fleet of single and twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft nightly in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Air T's Global Ground Support subsidiary manufactures deicing and other specialized military and industrial equipment and is one of the largest providers of deicers in the world. The Global Aviation Services subsidiary provides ground support equipment and facilities maintenance to domestic airline customers.
For a more detailed presentation and discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition, please read the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2010, filed earlier today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the Form 10-K may be accessed on the Internet at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov.
Statements in this press release, which contain more than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements because of important potential risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk that contracts with major customers will be terminated or not extended, uncertainty regarding legal actions against the Company, future economic conditions and their impact on the Company's customers, inflation rates, competition, changes in technology or government regulation, and the impact of future terrorist activities in the United States and abroad. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE Air T, Inc.