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UPS 1Q Earnings Per Share Grow 10%

Dépèche transmise le 26 avril 2012 par Business Wire

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced first quarter 2012 diluted earnings per share of $1.00, a 10% improvement over the prior-year period. Consolidated revenue increased 4.4% to $13.1 billion. Operating profit for the U.S. Domestic and Supply Chain and Freight segments increased 13% and 19%, respectively.

“UPS delivered earnings growth in line with our expectations, driven by the results of the U.S. Domestic and Supply Chain and Freight segments”

“These results demonstrate that UPS is providing its customers with the solutions needed for today’s ever-changing market conditions,” said Scott Davis, UPS chairman and CEO. “We will continue to invest and develop innovative services that facilitate global commerce, ensuring UPS’s long-term success.”

Consolidated Results	1Q 2012			1Q 2011
Revenue	$	13.14	B	$	12.58	B
Operating profit	$	1.57	B	$	1.47	B
Operating margin		11.9	%		11.7	%
Average volume per day		15.6	M		15.0	M
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.00		$	0.91

During the period, UPS delivered approximately 1 billion packages, a 4.3% increase. Rapid e-commerce growth combined with growing demand for lightweight shipping solutions contributed to these results.

In March, UPS announced its intention to acquire TNT Express. This addition will further expand UPS’s portfolio of solutions and geographic footprint. The complementary strengths of both organizations will create a customer-focused global platform and a leader in the logistics industry.

Cash Position

For the quarter ending March 31, UPS generated $1.8 billion in free cash flow. Capital expenditures were $417 million, including the delivery of three B-767 aircraft. UPS repurchased 7.1 million shares for approximately $550 million and paid dividends totaling $534 million.

In February, UPS announced a 10% increase in its regular quarterly dividend to $0.57 per share. The company has maintained or increased its dividend for more than four decades and has more than tripled the payout since going public in 1999.

U.S. Domestic Package	1Q 2012			1Q 2011
Revenue	$	8.00	B	$	7.54	B
Operating profit	$	995	M	$	880	M
Operating margin		12.4	%		11.7	%
Average volume per day		13.24	M		12.67	M

For the quarter, U.S. Domestic revenue increased 6.1% driven by daily volume growth of 4.5%. Operating profit improved 13% over the prior year period with margin expansion of 70 basis points.

Daily volume for deferred products jumped 9.9% and UPS Next Day Air® volume climbed 5%, driven primarily by on-line retail growth. Ground volume improved 4% on strong demand for lightweight shipping options.

Increases in revenue per piece produced by higher base rates and fuel surcharges were mostly offset by changing product and customer mix as e-commerce continued to drive volume growth.

During the quarter, the company achieved a milestone when the millionth user enrolled in UPS My Choice^sm, the unique consumer-based delivery solution that UPS rolled out in October 2011. My Choice^sm users received more than 7 million shipments and used the service to conveniently control the delivery of 1 million packages.

International Package	1Q 2012			1Q 2011
Revenue	$	2.97	B	$	2.90	B
Operating profit	$	408	M	$	453	M
Operating margin		13.8	%		15.6	%
Average volume per day		2.35	M		2.29	M

International revenue was $2.97 billion, an increase of 2.3% compared to the same period last year. Revenue per piece was down slightly, though up 2% on a currency-neutral basis. Continued weakness out of Asia and increased intra-regional volumes also negatively impacted yield growth.

UPS Export volume growth continued to outpace the market at 5.4%, with solid gains in Europe, intra-Asia and Mexico. Operating margin declined to 13.8%, reflecting the impact of increased fuel cost, changing product mix and shifting trade patterns.

During the quarter, UPS increased cargo capacity by more than 50 percent on 20 weekly flights in Latin America and expanded its air infrastructure for western Mexico by establishing a regular flight to Guadalajara.

Supply Chain & Freight	1Q 2012			1Q 2011
Revenue	$	2.17	B	$	2.14	B
Operating profit	$	166	M	$	139	M
Operating margin		7.7	%		6.5	%

Operating profit in the Supply Chain and Freight segment climbed 19% on revenue growth of 1.3%. Operating margin expanded 120 basis points to 7.7%.

Operating margin in the Forwarding business expanded due to growth in customized solutions and brokerage services, in addition to improved productivity. However, revenue was negatively impacted by declines in both tonnage and yield as excess capacity in the market continues.

Demand for UPS healthcare solutions drove revenue gains in the Logistics business unit. Operating margin expanded despite the impact of continued investment in the healthcare network.

Earlier this month, UPS announced an industry-first expedited heavy freight option for shipments between the U.S. and Mexico. UPS CrossBorder Connect™ now allows customers to ship heavy freight on the ground and realize improved transit times over traditional LTL carriers.

Outlook

“UPS delivered earnings growth in line with our expectations, driven by the results of the U.S. Domestic and Supply Chain and Freight segments,” said Kurt Kuehn, UPS’s chief financial officer. “Our performance reflects the strength of our global portfolio and the adaptability of the UPS operating model. Therefore, we remain confident in our previous guidance for 2012 diluted earnings per share of $4.75 to $5.00, an increase of 9%-to-15% over 2011 adjusted results.”

UPS (NYSE:UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com and its corporate blog can be found at blog.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis and CFO Kurt Kuehn will discuss first quarter results with investors and analysts during a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT today. That call is open to listeners through a live Webcast. To access the call, go to www.investors.ups.com and click on “Earnings Webcast.”

UPS routinely posts investor announcements on its web site --www.investors.ups.com -- and encourages those interested in the company to check there frequently.

United Parcel Service, Inc. Selected Financial Data - First Quarter (unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,						Change
		2012			2011			$		%
(amounts in millions, except per share data)
Statement of Income Data:
Revenue:
U.S. Domestic Package	$	8,004		$	7,543		$	461		6.1	%
International Package		2,966			2,900			66		2.3	%
Supply Chain & Freight		2,166			2,139			27		1.3	%
Total revenue		13,136			12,582			554		4.4	%

Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits		6,835			6,562			273		4.2	%
Other		4,732			4,548			184		4.0	%
Total operating expenses		11,567			11,110			457		4.1	%

Operating profit:
U.S. Domestic Package		995			880			115		13.1	%
International Package		408			453			(45	)	-9.9	%
Supply Chain & Freight		166			139			27		19.4	%
Total operating profit		1,569			1,472			97		6.6	%

Other income (expense):
Investment income		6			11			(5	)	-45.5	%
Interest expense		(94	)		(85	)		(9	)	10.6	%
Total other income (expense)		(88	)		(74	)		(14	)	18.9	%

Income before income taxes		1,481			1,398			83		5.9	%

Income tax expense		511			483			28		5.8	%

Net income	$	970		$	915		$	55		6.0	%

Net income as a percentage of revenue		7.4	%		7.3	%

Per share amounts
Basic earnings per share	$	1.01		$	0.92		$	0.09		9.8	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.00		$	0.91		$	0.09		9.9	%

Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic		962			992			(30	)	-3.0	%
Diluted		972			1,002			(30	)	-3.0	%

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

United Parcel Service, Inc. Selected Operating Data - First Quarter (unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,				Change
		2012		2011	$	/ #		%

Revenue (in millions):
U.S. Domestic Package:
Next Day Air	$	1,557	$	1,495	$	62		4.1	%
Deferred		820		753		67		8.9	%
Ground		5,627		5,295		332		6.3	%
Total U.S. Domestic Package		8,004		7,543		461		6.1	%
International Package:
Domestic		640		629		11		1.7	%
Export		2,195		2,131		64		3.0	%
Cargo		131		140		(9	)	-6.4	%
Total International Package		2,966		2,900		66		2.3	%
Supply Chain & Freight:
Forwarding and Logistics		1,424		1,429		(5	)	-0.3	%
Freight		618		604		14		2.3	%
Other		124		106		18		17.0	%
Total Supply Chain & Freight		2,166		2,139		27		1.3	%
Consolidated	$	13,136	$	12,582	$	554		4.4	%

Consolidated volume (in millions)		998		957		41		4.3	%

Operating weekdays		64		64		-

Average Daily Package Volume (in thousands):
U.S. Domestic Package:
Next Day Air		1,213		1,155		58		5.0	%
Deferred		985		896		89		9.9	%
Ground		11,042		10,618		424		4.0	%
Total U.S. Domestic Package		13,240		12,669		571		4.5	%
International Package:
Domestic		1,409		1,393		16		1.1	%
Export		943		895		48		5.4	%
Total International Package		2,352		2,288		64		2.8	%
Consolidated		15,592		14,957		635		4.3	%

Average Revenue Per Piece:
U.S. Domestic Package:
Next Day Air	$	20.06	$	20.22	$	(0.16	)	-0.8	%
Deferred		13.01		13.13		(0.12	)	-0.9	%
Ground		7.96		7.79		0.17		2.2	%
Total U.S. Domestic Package		9.45		9.30		0.15		1.6	%
International Package:
Domestic		7.10		7.06		0.04		0.6	%
Export		36.37		37.20		(0.83	)	-2.2	%
Total International Package		18.83		18.85		(0.02	)	-0.1	%
Consolidated	$	10.86	$	10.76	$	0.10		0.9	%

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

United Parcel Service, Inc. Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (unaudited)


	Preliminary
	Year-to-Date
(amounts in millions)	March 31, 2012
Net cash from operations	$	2,250
Capital expenditures		(417	)
Proceeds from disposals of PP&E		25
Net change in finance receivables		24
Other investing activities		(76	)
Free cash flow	$	1,806


Amounts are subject to reclassification.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

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