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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):
October 17, 2024
 

MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
0-15010
39-1140809
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
129 Marten Street
Mondovi, Wisconsin
54755
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(715) 926-4216
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class: Trading symbol: Name of each exchange on which registered:
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE MRTN THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC
$.01 PER SHARE   (NASDAQ GLOBAL SELECT MARKET)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 


 
 

 
Section 2 Financial Information
 
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On October 17, 2024, the company issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the company’s press release dated October 17, 2024 announcing the company’s financial results for this period.
 
The press release also includes a discussion of operating revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue; and operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue, with both amounts net of fuel surcharge revenue. The company provided these additional disclosures because management believes removing these items provide a more consistent basis for comparing results of operations from period to period. These financial measures in the press release have not been determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Pursuant to Regulation G, the company has included a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. For the discussion of operating revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue; and operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue, with both amounts net of fuel surcharge revenue, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are operating revenue, and operating expenses divided by operating revenue, which are reconciled in the attached Exhibit 99.1.
 
The information contained in this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Section 7 – Regulation FD
 
Item 7.01.     Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
Representatives of the company make presentations at investor conferences and in other forums, and these presentations may include the information contained in Exhibit 99.2 attached to this current report on Form 8-K. A copy of the presentation slides containing such information that may be disclosed by the company is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and the information set forth therein is incorporated herein by reference and constitutes a part of this report. The company expects to disclose the information contained in Exhibit 99.2, in whole or in part, and possibly with modifications, in connection with presentations to investors, analysts and others during 2024.
 
The company is furnishing the information contained in Exhibit 99.2 pursuant to Regulation FD and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. The information in Exhibit 99.2 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
The information contained in Exhibit 99.2 is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of the company’s SEC filings and other public announcements that the company may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. The company undertakes no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in Exhibit 99.2, although it may do so from time to time as its management believes is warranted. Any such updating may be made through the filing of other reports or documents with the SEC, through press releases or through other public disclosure. By filing this current report on Form 8-K and furnishing this information, the company makes no admission as to the materiality of any information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.2.
 
 

 
Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
(a)
Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
   
Not Applicable.
 
 
(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information.
   
Not Applicable.
 
 
(c)
Shell Company Transactions.
   
Not Applicable.
 
 
(d)
Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
99.2
104
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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.
 
MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
Dated: October 17, 2024
By:
/s/ James J. Hinnendael
James J. Hinnendael
Its: Executive Vice President and
    Chief Financial Officer  
 
 
 
2

Exhibit 99.1

 

MARTEN TRANSPORT ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

 

MONDOVI, Wis., October 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) today reported net income of $3.8 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared with $13.6 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, net income was $21.3 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, compared with $58.0 million, or 71 cents per diluted share, for the 2023 nine-month period.

 

Operating revenue was $237.4 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared with $279.5 million for the third quarter of 2023. Excluding fuel surcharges, operating revenue was $207.9 million for the 2024 quarter compared with $239.1 million for the 2023 quarter. Fuel surcharge revenue decreased to $29.5 million for the 2024 quarter from $40.5 million for the 2023 quarter.

 

Operating revenue was $733.3 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared with $863.2 million for the first nine months of 2023. Excluding fuel surcharges, operating revenue was $637.1 million for the 2024 period compared with $742.6 million for the 2023 period. Fuel surcharge revenue decreased to $96.1 million for the 2024 period compared with $120.6 million for the 2023 period.

 

Operating income was $4.3 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared with $17.2 million for the third quarter of 2023.

 

Operating income was $26.5 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared with $74.5 million for the first nine months of 2023.

 

Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue were 98.2% for the 2024 quarter and 93.8% for the 2023 quarter. Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue, with both amounts net of fuel surcharges, were 97.9% for the 2024 quarter and 92.8% for the 2023 quarter.

 

Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue were 96.4% for the first nine months of 2024 and 91.4% for the first nine months of 2023. Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue, with both amounts net of fuel surcharges, were 95.8% for the 2024 period and 90.0% for the 2023 period.

 

Executive Chairman Randolph L. Marten stated, “Our earnings were heavily pressured by the considerable duration and depth of the freight market recession’s oversupply and weak demand - and the cumulative impact of inflationary operating costs and freight rate reductions, which has also led to freight network disruptions. Our unique multifaceted business model’s value is highlighted by the operating results this year for our dedicated, brokerage and MRTN de Mexico operations.”

 

“This quarter was the first quarter with sequential improvement in our combined truckload and dedicated rate per total mile since the fourth quarter of 2022.”

 

“We are seeing increased interest by our customers to secure dedicated capacity. The recent addition of new multi-year dedicated programs for an additional 133 drivers, which I mentioned in our second quarter earnings release, has increased to 149 drivers, who we expect to be substantially in service by the end of this year. Additionally, we extended each of our contracts for dedicated programs due in the third quarter covering 337 of our drivers.”

 

“We are focused on minimizing the freight market’s impact on our operations while investing in and positioning our operations to capitalize on profitable organic growth opportunities, with fair compensation for our premium services, across each of our business operations for what comes next in the freight cycle as the market moves toward equilibrium.”

 

 

 

Current Investor Presentation

 

Marten Transport, with headquarters in Mondovi, Wis., is a multifaceted business offering a network of refrigerated and dry truck-based transportation capabilities across Marten’s five distinct business platforms - Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, Brokerage and MRTN de Mexico. Marten is one of the leading temperature-sensitive truckload carriers in the United States, specializing in transporting and distributing food, beverages and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The Company offers service in the United States, Mexico and Canada, concentrating on expedited movements for high-volume customers. Marten’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol MRTN.

 

This press release contains certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include a discussion of Marten’s prospects for future growth and by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors known to the Company that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

CONTACTS: Tim Kohl, Chief Executive Officer, Doug Petit, President, and Jim Hinnendael, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Marten Transport, Ltd., 715-926-4216.

 

 

 

MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 

(In thousands, except share information)

 

2024

   

2023

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 42,990     $ 53,213  

Receivables:

               

Trade, net

    93,539       105,501  

Other

    6,893       10,356  

Prepaid expenses and other

    26,853       27,512  

Total current assets

    170,275       196,582  
                 

Property and equipment:

               

Revenue equipment, buildings and land, office equipment and other

    1,192,736       1,162,336  

Accumulated depreciation

    (364,712 )     (370,103 )

Net property and equipment

    828,024       792,233  

Other noncurrent assets

    1,705       1,524  

Total assets

  $ 1,000,004     $ 990,339  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 47,282     $ 36,516  

Insurance and claims accruals

    42,946       47,017  

Accrued and other current liabilities

    26,521       26,709  

Total current liabilities

    116,749       110,242  

Deferred income taxes

    116,443       122,462  

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

    351       249  

Total liabilities

    233,543       232,953  
                 

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

    -       -  

Common stock, $.01 par value per share; 192,000,000 shares authorized; 81,447,838 shares at September 30, 2024, and 81,312,168 shares at December 31, 2023, issued and outstanding

    814       813  

Additional paid-in capital

    52,225       49,789  

Retained earnings

    713,422       706,784  

Total stockholders’ equity

    766,461       757,386  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 1,000,004     $ 990,339  

 

 

 

MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months

   

Nine Months

 
   

Ended September 30,

   

Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
                                 

Operating revenue

  $ 237,366     $ 279,538     $ 733,276     $ 863,233  
                                 

Operating expenses (income):

                               

Salaries, wages and benefits

    83,442       92,620       258,723       287,468  

Purchased transportation

    44,862       49,673       129,911       152,075  

Fuel and fuel taxes

    35,781       48,695       114,151       137,706  

Supplies and maintenance

    16,464       17,896       49,006       51,291  

Depreciation

    27,392       29,017       84,125       87,974  

Operating taxes and licenses

    2,505       2,821       7,619       8,345  

Insurance and claims

    13,759       13,254       37,975       40,805  

Communications and utilities

    2,166       2,584       6,834       7,625  

Gain on disposition of revenue equipment

    (881 )     (3,014 )     (4,584 )     (11,810 )

Other

    7,607       8,762       23,023       27,301  
                                 

Total operating expenses

    233,097       262,308       706,783       788,780  
                                 

Operating income

    4,269       17,230       26,493       74,453  
                                 

Other

    (922 )     (1,017 )     (2,732 )     (2,938 )
                                 

Income before income taxes

    5,191       18,247       29,225       77,391  
                                 

Income taxes expense

    1,437       4,649       7,936       19,417  
                                 

Net income

  $ 3,754     $ 13,598     $ 21,289     $ 57,974  
                                 

Basic earnings per common share

  $ 0.05     $ 0.17     $ 0.26     $ 0.71  
                                 

Diluted earnings per common share

  $ 0.05     $ 0.17     $ 0.26     $ 0.71  
                                 

Dividends declared per common share

  $ 0.06     $ 0.06     $ 0.18     $ 0.18  

 

 

 

MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

 

                   

Dollar

   

Percentage

 
                   

Change

   

Change

 
   

Three Months

   

Three Months

   

Three Months

 
   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2024 vs. 2023

   

2024 vs. 2023

 

Operating revenue:

                               

Truckload revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue

  $ 93,278     $ 96,516     $ (3,238 )     (3.4 )%

Truckload fuel surcharge revenue

    15,146       17,711       (2,565 )     (14.5 )

Total Truckload revenue

    108,424       114,227       (5,803 )     (5.1 )
                                 

Dedicated revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue

    62,898       82,963       (20,065 )     (24.2 )

Dedicated fuel surcharge revenue

    12,123       18,834       (6,711 )     (35.6 )

Total Dedicated revenue

    75,021       101,797       (26,776 )     (26.3 )
                                 

Intermodal revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue

    12,289       18,122       (5,833 )     (32.2 )

Intermodal fuel surcharge revenue

    2,220       3,925       (1,705 )     (43.4 )

Total Intermodal revenue

    14,509       22,047       (7,538 )     (34.2 )
                                 

Brokerage revenue

    39,412       41,467       (2,055 )     (5.0 )
                                 

Total operating revenue

  $ 237,366     $ 279,538     $ (42,172 )     (15.1 )%
                                 

Operating income/(loss):

                               

Truckload

  $ (142 )   $ 2,738     $ (2,880 )     (105.2 )%

Dedicated

    3,056       11,286       (8,230 )     (72.9 )

Intermodal

    (1,542 )     (1,074 )     (468 )     (43.6 )

Brokerage

    2,897       4,280       (1,383 )     (32.3 )

Total operating income

  $ 4,269     $ 17,230     $ (12,961 )     (75.2 )%
                                 

Operating ratio:

                               

Truckload

    100.1 %     97.6 %                

Dedicated

    95.9       88.9                  

Intermodal

    110.6       104.9                  

Brokerage

    92.6       89.7                  

Consolidated operating ratio

    98.2 %     93.8 %                
                                 

Operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges:

                               

Truckload

    100.2 %     97.2 %                

Dedicated

    95.1       86.4                  

Intermodal

    112.5       105.9                  

Brokerage

    92.6       89.7                  

Consolidated operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges

    97.9 %     92.8 %                

 

 

 

MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

 

                   

Dollar

   

Percentage

 
                   

Change

   

Change

 
   

Nine Months

   

Nine Months

   

Nine Months

 
   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2024 vs. 2023

   

2024 vs. 2023

 

Operating revenue:

                               

Truckload revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue

  $ 284,346     $ 300,104     $ (15,758 )     (5.3 )%

Truckload fuel surcharge revenue

    48,152       51,887       (3,735 )     (7.2 )

Total Truckload revenue

    332,498       351,991       (19,493 )     (5.5 )
                                 

Dedicated revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue

    202,080       257,231       (55,151 )     (21.4 )

Dedicated fuel surcharge revenue

    40,667       56,000       (15,333 )     (27.4 )

Total Dedicated revenue

    242,747       313,231       (70,484 )     (22.5 )
                                 

Intermodal revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue

    38,230       60,277       (22,047 )     (36.6 )

Intermodal fuel surcharge revenue

    7,315       12,724       (5,409 )     (42.5 )

Total Intermodal revenue

    45,545       73,001       (27,456 )     (37.6 )
                                 

Brokerage revenue

    112,486       125,010       (12,524 )     (10.0 )
                                 

Total operating revenue

  $ 733,276     $ 863,233     $ (129,957 )     (15.1 )%
                                 

Operating income/(loss):

                               

Truckload

  $ 1,462     $ 22,348     $ (20,886 )     (93.5 )%

Dedicated

    18,964       39,143       (20,179 )     (51.6 )

Intermodal

    (2,420 )     (452 )     (1,968 )     (435.4 )

Brokerage

    8,487       13,414       (4,927 )     (36.7 )

Total operating income

  $ 26,493     $ 74,453     $ (47,960 )     (64.4 )%
                                 

Operating ratio:

                               

Truckload

    99.6 %     93.7 %                

Dedicated

    92.2       87.5                  

Intermodal

    105.3       100.6                  

Brokerage

    92.5       89.3                  

Consolidated operating ratio

    96.4 %     91.4 %                
                                 

Operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges:

                               

Truckload

    99.5 %     92.6 %                

Dedicated

    90.6       84.8                  

Intermodal

    106.3       100.7                  

Brokerage

    92.5       89.3                  

Consolidated operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges

    95.8 %     90.0 %                

 

 

 

 

MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.

OPERATING STATISTICS

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months

   

Nine Months

 
   

Ended September 30,

   

Ended September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 

Truckload Segment:

                               

Revenue (in thousands)

  $ 108,424     $ 114,227     $ 332,498     $ 351,991  

Average revenue, net of fuel surcharges, per tractor per week(1)

  $ 4,187     $ 4,285     $ 4,090     $ 4,442  

Average tractors(1)

    1,695       1,714       1,776       1,732  

Average miles per trip

    533       529       533       515  

Non-revenue miles percentage(2)

    12.2 %     12.1 %     12.1 %     12.4 %

Total miles (in thousands)

    39,288       39,093       119,838       116,651  
                                 

Dedicated Segment:

                               

Revenue (in thousands)

  $ 75,021     $ 101,797     $ 242,747     $ 313,231  

Average revenue, net of fuel surcharges, per tractor per week(1)

  $ 3,693     $ 3,900     $ 3,744     $ 3,949  

Average tractors(1)

    1,296       1,619       1,379       1,670  

Average miles per trip

    311       339       321       335  

Non-revenue miles percentage(2)

    1.3 %     1.3 %     1.2 %     1.2 %

Total miles (in thousands)

    26,571       33,039       83,882       101,948  
                                 

Intermodal Segment:

                               

Revenue (in thousands)

  $ 14,509     $ 22,047     $ 45,545     $ 73,001  

Loads

    4,119       6,327       13,172       19,871  

Average tractors

    104       154       117       168  
                                 

Brokerage Segment:

                               

Revenue (in thousands)

  $ 39,412     $ 41,467     $ 112,486     $ 125,010  

Loads

    24,628       24,077       67,389       67,483  
                                 

At September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023:

                               

Total tractors(1)

    3,080       3,454                  

Average age of company tractors (in years)

    1.8       1.8                  

Total trailers

    5,456       5,726                  

Average age of company trailers (in years)

    5.2       4.4                  

Ratio of trailers to tractors(1)

    1.8       1.7                  

Total refrigerated containers

    786       788                  

 

   

Three Months

   

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Ended September 30,

   

Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
                                 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 29,478     $ 28,132     $ 111,021     $ 126,333  

Net cash used for investing activities

    (59,222 )     (35,831 )     (107,247 )     (124,470 )

Net cash used for financing activities

    (4,465 )     (4,762 )     (13,997 )     (14,396 )
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    81,437       81,306       81,389       81,260  

Diluted

    81,492       81,454       81,460       81,414  

 

(1) 

Includes tractors driven by both company-employed drivers and independent contractors. Independent contractors provided 94 and 99 tractors as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. 

 

(2)

Represents the percentage of miles for which the company is not compensated.

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

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