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United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2009
Or
     
o   Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________
000-31869
(Commission File Number)
UTi Worldwide Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
     
British Virgin Islands   N/A
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)
     
9 Columbus Centre, Pelican Drive   c/o UTi, Services, Inc.
Road Town, Tortola   100 Oceangate, Suite 1500
British Virgin Islands   Long Beach, CA 90802 USA
(Addresses of Principal Executive Offices)
562.552.9400
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes   þ               No   o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes   o               No   o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o  Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes   o               No   þ
At June 8, 2009, the number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s ordinary shares was 100,133,659.
 
 

 


 

UTi Worldwide Inc.
Report on Form 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended April 30, 2009
Table of Contents
             
PART I. Financial Information     2  
   
 
       
Item 1.       2  
Item 2.       25  
Item 3.       40  
Item 4.       41  
   
 
       
PART II. Other Information     42  
   
 
       
Item 1.       42  
Item 1A.       43  
Item 6.       44  
Signatures     45  
Exhibit Index     46  
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32

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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2009     2008  
    (Unaudited)  
 
               
Revenues
  $ 768,356     $ 1,184,450  
 
           
 
               
Purchased transportation costs
    458,849       794,947  
Staff costs
    175,803       216,692  
Depreciation and amortization
    9,854       10,189  
Amortization of intangible assets
    2,637       3,102  
Restructuring charges
    1,231       6,036  
Other operating expenses
    102,130       129,814  
 
           
Operating income
    17,852       23,670  
Interest income
    2,723       3,160  
Interest expense
    (6,176 )     (7,715 )
Other income, net
    (202 )     440  
 
           
Pretax income
    14,197       19,555  
Provision for income taxes
    4,317       5,421  
 
           
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
    9,880       14,134  
Discontinued operations, net of tax
          205  
 
           
Net income
    9,880       14,339  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (35 )     (797 )
 
           
 
               
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
  $ 9,845     $ 13,542  
 
           
 
               
Basic earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
Discontinued operations
           
 
           
 
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
 
           
 
               
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
Discontinued operations
           
 
           
 
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
 
           
 
               
Number of weighted average common shares outstanding used for per share calculations:
               
Basic shares
    99,659,276       99,180,213  
Diluted shares
    100,845,303       100,617,409  
 
               
Amounts attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
  $ 9,845     $ 13,321  
Discontinued operations, net of tax
          221  
 
           
Net income
  $ 9,845     $ 13,542  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009

(in thousands, except share amounts)
                 
    April 30,     January 31,  
    2009     2009  
    (Unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 260,969     $ 256,869  
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $15,193 and $15,118 as of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively)
    618,959       645,275  
Deferred income taxes
    20,484       19,192  
Other current assets
    94,060       79,869  
 
           
Total current assets
    994,472       1,001,205  
Property, plant and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $142,355 and $128,662 as of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively)
    170,015       163,441  
Goodwill
    388,961       372,850  
Other intangible assets, net
    68,988       69,841  
Investments
    2,848       2,940  
Deferred income taxes
    20,853       23,831  
Other non-current assets
    16,183       14,578  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 1,662,320     $ 1,648,686  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
               
Bank lines of credit
  $ 66,674     $ 69,978  
Short-term bank borrowings
    6,623       6,899  
Current portion of long-term bank borrowings
    66,666       66,666  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
    15,878       15,878  
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities
    566,825       593,271  
Income taxes payable
    13,695       10,425  
Deferred income taxes
    1,455       2,493  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    737,816       765,610  
 
               
Long-term bank borrowings, excluding current portion
    116,289       115,747  
Capital lease obligations, excluding current portion
    20,547       20,754  
Deferred income taxes
    27,942       27,542  
Retirement fund obligations
    6,648       6,947  
Other non-current liabilities
    20,742       19,116  
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
               
UTi Worldwide Inc. shareholders’ equity:
               
Common stock — ordinary shares of no par value: 100,133,659 and 99,901,907 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively
    453,070       450,553  
Retained earnings
    348,306       338,461  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (87,774 )     (112,268 )
 
           
Total UTi Worldwide Inc. shareholders’ equity
    713,602       676,746  
Noncontrolling interests
    18,734       16,224  
 
           
Total equity
    732,336       692,970  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,662,320     $ 1,648,686  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008

(in thousands)
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2009     2008  
    (Unaudited)  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 9,880     $ 14,339  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
               
Share-based compensation costs, net
    2,471       2,588  
Depreciation and amortization
    9,854       10,301  
Amortization of intangible assets
    2,637       3,102  
Restructuring charges
    761       6,036  
Deferred income taxes
    2,593       (5,247 )
Tax benefit relating to share-based compensation
    640       126  
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
          (68 )
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    (6,635 )     (198 )
Other
    (828 )     104  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables
    79,373       (77,054 )
Decrease/(increase) in other current assets
    19,773       (3,259 )
(Decrease)/increase in trade payables
    (88,368 )     10,019  
(Decrease)/increase in accrued liabilities and other liabilities
    (17,326 )     17,285  
 
           
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
    14,825       (21,926 )
 
               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (7,083 )     (11,742 )
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
    9,056       1,269  
(Increase)/decrease in other non-current assets
    (1,214 )     990  
Acquisitions and contingent earn-out payments
    (1,178 )     (421 )
Other
    416       (332 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (3 )     (10,236 )
 
               
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
(Decrease)/increase in bank lines of credit
    (21,510 )     18,656  
(Decrease)/increase in short-term borrowings
    (1,018 )     262  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowings
    1,498        
Repayment of long-term bank borrowings
    (60 )     (6 )
Repayment of capital lease obligations
    (5,042 )     (7,758 )
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
    (202 )     (509 )
Net proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares
    235       1,660  
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
          68  
 
           
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
    (26,099 )     12,373  
 
               
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    15,377       1,818  
 
           
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    4,100       (17,971 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    256,869       289,141  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 260,969     $ 271,170  
 
           
The consolidated statements of cash flows include the activities of discontinued operations.
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1. Presentation of Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of UTi Worldwide Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company, we, us, or UTi) contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they have been condensed and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations for the three months ended April 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2010 or any other future periods. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2009.
All amounts in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands except for share and per share data.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the first quarter was computed using the effective tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, which is subject to ongoing review and evaluation by management.
With the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, as of February 1, 2007, the Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other operating expenses.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s reportable business segments are Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics and Distribution. The Freight Forwarding segment includes airfreight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage and other related services. The Contract Logistics and Distribution segment includes all operations providing contract logistics, distribution and other related services. Corporate office expenses, eliminations, and various holding companies within the group structure have been presented separately.
Acquisitions
All acquired businesses are primarily engaged in providing transportation logistics management, including international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics services and transportation management services. The results of acquired businesses have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the effective dates of acquisition.
Effective February 4, 2009, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Multi Purpose Logistics, Ltd. (MPL), for a purchase price of $1,178, net of cash received of $322. MPL is an Israeli company providing

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logistics services. As a result of this acquisition, the Company has increased its range of services provided in Israel. The total cost of the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The preliminary allocation resulted in an excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets, and accordingly, $2,913 was allocated to goodwill, all of which is included within the Company’s Contract Logistics and Distribution segment.
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price as of the date of acquisition resulted in total assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interest of $22,370, $20,100 and $770, respectively. Total assets acquired at estimated fair value comprised of current assets of $14,875, primarily related to trade receivables, and non-current assets of $7,495, of which $2,913 and $1,500 have been allocated to goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. Intangible assets acquired were comprised of client contracts and relationships and are amortizable over a 7-year period from the date of acquisition. Total liabilities assumed at estimated fair value were comprised of current and non-current liabilities of $18,827, primarily related to trade payables and other accrued liabilities, and $1,273, respectively. The noncontrolling interest is associated with an indirect subsidiary held by MPL. The estimated purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to revision. A valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is being conducted and the final allocation will be made when completed.
Included in revenues and net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. as a result of this acquisition is $7,244 and $55, respectively, for the three months ended April 30, 2009. Pro forma information for fiscal year 2010 is not presented as the acquisition occurred at the start of the Company’s fiscal year. The following supplemental pro forma information summarizes the results of operations of MPL for the three months ended April 30, 2008, as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. The pro forma information gives effect to actual operating results prior to the acquisition. These pro forma amounts do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented or that may be obtained in the future.
                 
            Net income  
            attributable to  
    Revenue     UTi Worldwide Inc.  
 
For the three months ended April 30, 2008:            
As reported
  $ 1,184,450     $ 13,542  
Acquisition
    10,618       (344 )
 
           
Total
  $ 1,195,068     $ 13,198  
 
           
Foreign Currency Translation
Included in other income, net for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008, are losses on foreign exchange of $202 and gains of $440, respectively.
Concentration of Credit Risks and Other
The Company maintains its primary cash accounts with established banking institutions around the world. The Company estimates that approximately $222,705 of these deposits were not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or similar entities outside of the United States as of April 30, 2009.
Call Options
In connection with the Company’s merger with Newlog, Ltd. during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, the Company obtained an option providing the Company with the right to call the minority partner’s shares in the subsidiary under certain circumstances, including a change in control of the minority partner. The Company has recorded an asset related to this call option in other non-current assets. The amounts recorded represent the differences between the estimated strike price and the estimated fair value of the minority partner equity, if the call option

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becomes exercisable. The amounts included in other non-current assets were $275 and $756 at April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively.
Additionally, the Company granted an option providing the minority partner with the right to call the Company’s shares in the subsidiary in the event the Company does not exercise its right, under specific circumstances, to call the minority partner’s shares. The Company has recorded a liability related to this option in other non-current liabilities. The amounts included in other non-current liabilities were $434 and $908 at April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively.
Put Options
In connection with the formation of the Sisonke Partnership, the partnership in South Africa that holds the shares of International Healthcare Distributors (Pty), Ltd., the Company granted a put option to the minority partner providing the partner with a right to put their 25.1% share of the partnership to the Company in fiscal 2011. The Company has recorded a liability associated with this put option in other non-current liabilities. The liability recorded represents the difference between the estimated strike price and the estimated fair value of the minority partner equity, when the put option becomes exercisable. The amounts included in other non-current liabilities were $1,217 and $990 at April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively.
Additionally, in connection with the formation of a joint venture subsidiary, which provides inventory management and other services in the United States, the Company granted an option providing the minority partner with the right to call the Company’s shares in the subsidiary in the event the Company does not exercise its right, under specific circumstances, to call the minority partner’s shares. The Company has recorded a liability related to this option in other non-current liabilities. The amounts included in other non-current liabilities were $254 and $216 at April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively.
Sale of Property
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company disposed of property located in South Africa, for a sale price of $8,130. The property comprised of land and buildings with carrying values of $572 and $967, respectively, all of which was included within corporate. After adjusting for the net costs of the assets sold and for expenses associated with the sale, the Company realized a pre-tax gain of $6,271, which was recorded in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended April 30, 2009.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Operating income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the prior year’s consolidated financial statements, has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 160 on February 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard resulted in the reclassification of $16,224 of minority interests (now referred to as noncontrolling interests) to a separate component of shareholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is now shown separately from consolidated net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. in the consolidated statements of income. Prior periods have been restated to reflect the presentation and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 160.
NOTE 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 165, Subsequent Events. This statement establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet data but before financial statements are issued. This statement is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, which is July 31, 2009 for the Company. This statement is not expected to result in a significant change to the subsequent events that the Company reports.

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In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Positions (FSP) No. FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The FSP amends SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, and APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments during interim reporting periods. The FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, which is July 31, 2009 for the Company. The Company will include the required disclosures in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ending July 31, 2009.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. The FSP amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities. The FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, which is July 31, 2009 for the Company. The FSP is not anticipated to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets. The FSP requires new disclosures on investment policies and strategies, categories of plan assets, fair value measurements of plan assets, and significant concentrations of risk, and is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009, with earlier application permitted. The Company will include the required disclosures in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the annual period ending January 31, 2010.
In November 2008, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), Issue No. 08-8, Accounting for an Instrument (or an Embedded Feature) With a Settlement Amount That Is Based on the Stock of an Entity’s Consolidated Subsidiary. EITF 08-8 clarifies whether a financial instrument whose payoff to the counterparty is based on the stock of the reporting entity’s consolidated subsidiary could be considered indexed to that reporting entity’s own stock in the consolidated financial statements. The Company adopted EITF 08-8 on February 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of income and financial position.
In November 2008, the FASB ratified EITF, Issue No. 08-6, Equity-Method Investment Accounting. EITF 08-6 concludes that the cost basis of a new equity-method investment would be determined using a cost-accumulation model, which would continue the practice of including transaction costs in the cost of investment and would exclude the value of contingent consideration. Equity-method investments should be subject to other-than-temporary impairment analysis. It also requires that a gain or loss be recognized on the portion of the investor’s ownership sold. The Company adopted EITF 08-6 on February 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of income and financial position.
In June 2008, the FASB, ratified EITF, Issue No. 08-3, Accounting by Lessees for Nonrefundable Maintenance Deposits Under Lease Arrangements. EITF 08-3 provides guidance for accounting for nonrefundable maintenance deposits paid by a lessee to a lessor. The Company adopted EITF 08-3 on February 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of income and financial position.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities; An amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This Statement is intended to enhance the current disclosure framework in SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 161, requires that objectives for using derivative instruments be disclosed in terms of underlying risk and accounting designation. The Company adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 161 on February 1, 2009. See Note 16, “Derivative Financial Instruments.”
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51. This Statement amends ARB No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the

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noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Among other requirements, this Statement requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statements of income, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 160 on February 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard resulted in the reclassification of $16,224 of minority interests (now referred to as noncontrolling interests) to a separate component of shareholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is now shown separately from consolidated net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. in the consolidated statements of income. Prior periods have been restated to reflect the presentation and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 160.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, supplemented by FASB FSP 141-1. This Statement retained the fundamental requirements in Statement 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which Statement 141 called the purchase method) be used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for each business combination. This Statement, which is broader in scope than that of Statement 141, which applied only to business combinations in which control was obtained by transferring consideration, applies the same method of accounting (the acquisition method) to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. This Statement also makes certain other modifications to Statement 141. This Statement applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is applying the guidance of SFAS No. 141(R) to business combinations completed on or after February 1, 2009.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, supplemented by FASB FSP 157-1, 2, 3 and 4. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements of assets and liabilities. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, except for certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities for which it adopted the provisions of SFAS 157 in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. For further information regarding SFAS No. 157, see Note 14, “Fair Value Disclosures.”

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NOTE 3. Earnings per Share
Earnings per share are calculated as follows:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2009     2008  
Amounts attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
  $ 9,845     $ 13,321  
Discontinued operations, net of tax
          221  
 
           
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders
  $ 9,845     $ 13,542  
 
           
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
    99,659,276       99,180,213  
 
           
 
               
Basic earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
Discontinued operations
           
 
           
 
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
 
           
 
               
Amounts attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
  $ 9,845     $ 13,321  
Discontinued operations, net of tax .
          221  
 
           
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders
  $ 9,845     $ 13,542  
 
           
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
    99,659,276       99,180,213  
Incremental shares required for diluted earnings per share related to stock options/restricted share units
    1,186,027       1,437,196  
 
           
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares
    100,845,303       100,617,409  
 
           
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
Discontinued operations
           
 
           
 
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
 
           
 
               
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $     $ 0.06  
 
           
The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 exclude stock options to purchase 3,927,498 shares and 2,326,667 shares, respectively, because such options have an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the period, and were therefore anti-dilutive.

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NOTE 4. Shareholders’ Equity
Certain information regarding the changes in shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests are as follows:
                                         
    UTi Worldwide Inc. Shareholders              
                    Accumulated
other
             
    Common
stock
    Retained
earnings
    comprehensive
loss
    Noncontrolling
interests
    Total  
 
                                       
Balance at January 31, 2009
  $ 450,553     $ 338,461     $ (112,268 )   $ 16,224     $ 692,970  
Employee share-based compensation plans
    2,517                         2,517  
Net income
          9,845             35       9,880  
Amortization of unrecognized pension loss
                215             215  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                24,279       2,865       27,144  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and other
                      (390 )     (390 )
 
                             
Balance at April 30, 2009
  $ 453,070     $ 348,306     $ (87,774 )   $ 18,734     $ 732,336  
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at January 31, 2008
  $ 435,355     $ 349,237     $ (10,392 )   $ 21,289     $ 795,489  
Employee share-based compensation plans
    4,248                         4,248  
Net income
          13,542             797       14,339  
Amortization of unrecognized pension loss
                31             31  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                8,304       34       8,338  
Dividends
          (6,209 )                 (6,209 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and other
                      (509 )     (509 )
 
                             
Balance at April 30, 2008
  $ 439,603     $ 356,570     $ (2,057 )   $ 21,611     $ 815,727  
 
                             

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Other comprehensive income is comprised of the following:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
Net income
  $ 9,880     $ 14,339  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
Foreign exchange translation adjustments
    24,279       8,304  
Amortization of unrecognized net pension loss
    215       31  
 
           
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
    24,494       8,335  
Comprehensive income
    34,374       22,674  
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (2,900 )     (831 )
 
           
Comprehensive income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
  $ 31,474     $ 21,843  
 
           

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NOTE 5. Segment Reporting
Certain information regarding the Company’s operations by segment is summarized as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended April 30, 2009  
            Contract              
            Logistics              
    Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                               
Revenues
  $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $     $ 768,356  
 
                       
 
                               
Purchased transportation costs
    359,364       99,485             458,849  
Staff costs
    80,905       91,378       3,520       175,803  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,627       6,128       99       9,854  
Amortization of intangible assets
    826       1,811             2,637  
Restructuring charges
                1,231       1,231  
Other operating expenses
    37,865       65,491       (1,226 )     102,130  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    482,587       264,293       3,624       750,504  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 11,003     $ 10,473     $ (3,624 )     17,852  
 
                         
Interest income
                            2,723  
Interest expense
                            (6,176 )
Other expense, net
                            (202 )
 
                             
Pretax income
                            14,197  
Provision for income taxes
                            4,317  
 
                             
Net income
                            9,880  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
                            (35 )
 
                             
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
                          $ 9,845  
 
                             
Capital expenditures
  $ 3,086     $ 4,452     $ 978     $ 8,516  
 
                       
Segment assets
  $ 937,591     $ 663,913     $ 60,816     $ 1,662,320  
 
                       

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    Three months ended April 30, 2008  
            Contract              
            Logistics              
    Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                               
Revenues
  $ 826,193     $ 358,257     $     $ 1,184,450  
 
                       
 
                               
Purchased transportation costs
    650,524       144,423             794,947  
Staff costs
    99,171       115,110       2,411       216,692  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,812       6,294       83       10,189  
Amortization of intangible assets
    845       2,257             3,102  
Restructuring charges
    2,382       3,654             6,036  
Other operating expenses
    41,578       83,278       4,958       129,814  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    798,312       355,016       7,452       1,160,780  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 27,881     $ 3,241     $ (7,452 )     23,670  
 
                         
Interest income
                            3,160  
Interest expense
                            (7,715 )
Other income, net
                            440  
 
                             
Pretax income
                            19,555  
Provision for income taxes
                            5,421  
 
                             
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
                            14,134  
Discontinued operations, net of tax
                            205  
 
                             
Net income
                            14,339  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
                            (797 )
 
                             
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
                          $ 13,542  
 
                             
Capital expenditures
  $ 4,493     $ 6,867     $ 3,243     $ 14,603  
 
                       
Segment assets
  $ 1,221,168     $ 875,346     $ 73,001     $ 2,169,515  
 
                       

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For segment reporting purposes by geographic region, airfreight and ocean freight forwarding revenues for the movement of goods is attributed to the country where the shipment originates. Revenues for all other services, including contract logistics services, are attributed to the country where the services are performed.
The following table shows the revenues attributable to the Company’s geographic regions, EMENA (which is comprised of Europe, Middle East and North Africa), the Americas, Asia Pacific and Africa:
                                                 
    Three months ended April 30,  
    2009     2008  
            Contract                     Contract        
            Logistics                     Logistics        
    Freight     and             Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution             Forwarding     Distribution        
    Revenue     Revenue     Total     Revenue     Revenue     Total  
 
                                               
EMENA
  $ 183,832     $ 53,556     $ 237,388     $ 282,233     $ 67,881     $ 350,114  
Americas
    106,088       151,945       258,033       159,790       209,247       369,037  
Asia Pacific
    145,515       7,309       152,824       288,748       7,652       296,400  
Africa
    58,155       61,956       120,111       95,422       73,477       168,899  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $ 768,356     $ 826,193     $ 358,257     $ 1,184,450  
 
                                   
NOTE 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the three months ended April 30, 2009 are as follows:
                         
            Contract        
            Logistics        
    Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution     Total  
 
                       
Balance at January 31, 2009
  $ 155,440     $ 217,410     $ 372,850  
Acquisitions and contingent earn-out payments
          3,452       3,452  
Foreign currency translation
    4,236       8,423       12,659  
 
                 
Balance at April 30, 2009
  $ 159,676     $ 229,285     $ 388,961  
 
                 
In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company will complete the required annual impairment test during the second quarter.
Amortizable intangible assets as of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009 relate primarily to the estimated fair value of the client contracts and relationships acquired with respect to certain acquisitions. The carrying values of amortizable intangible assets as of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009 were as follows:
                         
    Gross             Net  
    carrying     Accumulated     carrying  
    Value     amortization     value  
As of April 30, 2009:
                       
Client contracts and relationships
  $ 94,155     $ (29,009 )   $ 65,146  
Non-compete agreements
    2,989       (2,769 )     220  
Other
    2,715       (1,386 )     1,329  
 
                 
Total
  $ 99,859     $ (33,164 )   $ 66,695  
 
                 

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    Gross             Net  
    carrying     Accumulated     carrying  
    Value     amortization     value  
As of January 31, 2009:
                       
Client contracts and relationships
  $ 92,669     $ (26,675 )   $ 65,994  
Non-compete agreements
    2,822       (2,444 )     378  
Other
    2,608       (1,408 )     1,200  
 
                 
Total
  $ 98,099     $ (30,527 )   $ 67,572  
 
                 
Amortization expense totaled $2,637 and $3,102 for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The following table shows the expected amortization expense for these intangible assets for the current and each of the next four fiscal years ending January 31,
         
2010
  $ 10,600  
2011
    10,299  
2012
    9,294  
2013
    8,869  
2014
    8,696  
In addition to its amortizable intangible assets, the Company also has $2,293 and $2,269 of intangible assets not subject to amortization as of April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively, related primarily to acquired trade names.
NOTE 7. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information and supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
                 
    Three months ended
    April 30,
    2009   2008
 
               
Net cash paid for:
               
Interest
  $ 3,064     $ 4,935  
Income taxes
    4,374       5,896  
Non-cash activities:
               
Capital lease obligations incurred to acquire assets
    1,433       2,861  
Liability incurred for software license agreement
          3,475  
Dividends declared
          6,208  
UTi is a holding company which relies on dividends or advances from its subsidiaries to meet its financial obligations and to pay dividends on its ordinary shares. The ability of UTi’s subsidiaries to pay dividends to the Company and UTi’s ability to receive distributions is subject to applicable local law and other restrictions including, but not limited to, applicable tax laws and limitations contained in some of its bank credit facilities. Such laws and restrictions could limit the payment of dividends and distributions to the Company which would restrict UTi’s ability to continue operations. In general, UTi’s subsidiaries cannot pay dividends in excess of their retained earnings and most countries require that the subsidiaries pay a distribution tax on all dividends paid. In addition, the amount of dividends that UTi’s subsidiaries could declare may be limited by exchange controls.
NOTE 8. Contingencies
From time to time, claims are made against us or we may make claims against others, including in the ordinary course of our business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties or injunctions prohibiting us from engaging in certain activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in

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any specific period could have a material adverse affect on our consolidated results of operations for that period or future periods. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, we are not a party to any material litigation except as described below.
In June 2007, we responded to a grand jury subpoena requesting documents in connection with United States Department of Justice’s (U.S. DOJ) investigation into the pricing practices in the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry which had been served on us in June 2006. On October 10, 2007, the U.S. DOJ executed a search warrant on us at our offices in Long Beach, California, and served one of our subsidiaries with a subpoena requesting numerous documents and other materials in connection with the U.S. DOJ investigation of the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry. We believe we are a subject of the U.S. DOJ investigation.
On October 10, 2007, we also received a notice from the Canadian Competition Bureau that the Bureau commenced an investigation with respect to alleged anti-competitive activities of persons involved in the provision of international freight forwarding services to and from Canada and requesting that we preserve records relevant to such investigation. On October 25, 2007, one of our subsidiaries also received a notice from the New Zealand Commerce Commission that it was conducting an investigation in relation to international freight forwarding services in New Zealand and requesting that we provide documents and information as it relates to New Zealand. Our subsidiary responded to the request from the New Zealand Commerce Commission on December 21, 2007.
In June 2008, one of the Company’s subsidiaries received a request for information issued by the European Commission (EC) requesting certain information and records relating to the EC’s ongoing investigation of alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to freight forwarding services in the European Union/European Economic Area. In July 2008, the Company submitted an initial response to this request.
In May 2009, the Company learned that the Brazilian Ministry of Justice is investigating possible alleged cartel activity in the international air and ocean freight forwarding market. The Company has not been contacted by Brazilian authorities regarding this matter.
We continue to receive additional requests for information, documents and interviews from the various governmental agencies with respect to these investigations, and we have provided, and will continue to provide in the future, further responses as a result of such requests.
The Company (along with seven other global logistics providers) has been named as a defendant in a federal antitrust class action lawsuit filed on January 3, 2008 in the United States District court in the Eastern District of New York (Precision Associates, Inc. v. Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd.). This lawsuit alleges that the defendants engaged in various forms of anti-competitive practices and seeks an unspecified amount of treble monetary damages and injunctive relief under United States (U.S.) antitrust laws.
We have incurred, and we expect to continue to incur, significant legal fees and other costs in connection with these governmental investigations and lawsuits. If the U.S. DOJ or any other regulatory body concludes that the Company has engaged in anti-competitive behavior, the Company could incur significant additional legal fees and other costs, which could include fines and/or penalties, which may be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company is involved in a dispute with the South African Revenue Service where the Company makes use of “owner drivers” for the collection and delivery of cargo. The South African Revenue Service is claiming that the Company is liable for employee taxes in respect of these owner drivers. The Company has strongly objected to this and together with their legal and tax advisors, believes that the Company is in full compliance with the relevant sections of the income tax act governing this situation and has no tax liability in respect of these owner drivers. The amount claimed by the South African Revenue Service is approximately $11,198 based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2009.

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The Company is involved in litigation in Italy (in various cases filed in 2000 in the Court of Milan) and England (in a case filed on April 13, 2000 in the High Court of Justice, London) with the former ultimate owner of Per Transport SpA and related entities, in connection with its April 1998 acquisition of Per Transport SpA and its subsequent termination of the employment services of the former ultimate owner as a consultant. The suits seek monetary damages, including compensation for termination of the former ultimate owner’s consulting agreement. The Company has brought counter-claims for monetary damages in relation to warranty claims under the purchase agreement. The Company has been advised that proceedings to recover amounts owing by the former ultimate owner, and other entities owned by him, to third parties may be instituted against the Company. The total of all such actual and potential claims, albeit duplicated in several proceedings, is approximately $12,543, based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2009.
The Company was previously engaged, through various indirect subsidiaries, in the business of transportation and storage of fine works of art. The Company sold this business and the related indirect subsidiaries during fiscal 2009. A client of one of these subsidiaries has alleged that during several weeks of June 2007 a malfunctioning climate-control unit at such subsidiaries’ warehouses may have caused numerous works of art to be exposed to humidity levels beyond what are considered normal storage conditions. The Company has received communication from the client that several works of art may have been affected by the humidity; however it is not known whether the works have suffered any depreciation beyond normal restoration costs. Although the Company has sold this business, the Company has retained any liabilities associated with this matter. The Company believes that any ultimate liability it may have as a result of a claim may be mitigated based on a number of factors, including insurance policies in place; limitations of liability imposed by the Company’s standard trading conditions; as well as limitations of liability afforded by the subsidiary relationship. If a claim does arise and the Company is unable to successfully mitigate its liability, the claim and its related impact could be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations.
In connection with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, the Company has not accrued for a loss contingency relating to any of the disclosed investigations and legal proceedings because we believe that, although unfavorable outcomes in the investigations or proceedings may be reasonably possible, they are not considered by our management to be probable or reasonably estimable.
NOTE 9. Defined Benefit Plans
The Company operates defined benefit plans for qualifying employees in certain countries. Under these plans employees are entitled to retirement benefits as a certain percentage of the employee’s final salary on attainment of the qualifying retirement age. No other post-retirement benefits are provided.
Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit plans consists of:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
Service cost
  $ 99     $ 216  
Interest cost
    394       581  
Expected return on assets
    (210 )     (573 )
Amortization of net actuarial loss
    58       44  
 
           
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 341     $ 268  
 
           
For the three months ended April 30, 2009, the Company contributed approximately $471 to its defined benefit plans.
NOTE 10. Share-Based Compensation
The Company has five share-based compensation plans; the 2000 Employee Share Purchase Plan, the 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), the 2000 Stock Option Plan, the 2004 Non-Employee Directors Share Incentive Plan (2004 Directors Incentive Plan) and Non-Employee Directors Share Option Plan (Directors

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Option Plan). These plans are more fully described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2009. Under the plans, the Company has the ability to grant stock options, restricted stock, restricted share units (RSUs), stock bonuses, stock appreciation rights or performance units. Under the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligible employees may purchase shares of the Company’s stock at 85% of the market price of the common stock at the beginning of an offering period through payroll deductions in an amount not to exceed 10% of an employee’s annual base compensation subject to an annual maximum of $25.
Under the LTIP, the Company may grant stock options, share appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, deferred share units, and performance based awards to employees. Under the 2004 Directors Share Incentive Plan, the Company may grant non-qualified stock options, share appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs and deferred share units.
The Company no longer grants awards under the 2000 Stock Option Plan and the Non-Employee Directors Share Option Plan. Vesting of these awards occurs over different periods, depending on the terms of the individual award, however expenses relating to these awards are all recognized on a straight line basis over the applicable vesting period.
Share-Based Compensation Activity
A summary of the employee share-based compensation activity for the three months ended April 30, 2009 is as follows:
                                                 
    2004 LTIP     2000 Stock Option Plan  
            Weighted             Weighted             Weighted  
    Shares     average     Restricted     average     Shares     average  
    subject to     exercise     share     grant date     subject to     exercise  
    stock options     price     units     fair value     stock options     price  
 
                                               
Outstanding balance at January 31, 2009
    1,775,520     $ 21.11       1,300,284     $ 21.69       1,731,043     $ 6.72  
Granted
    166,836       13.51       994,275       13.51              
Exercised/vested
                (216,860 )     18.89       (15,000 )     4.33  
Cancelled/forfeited
    (54,417 )     22.18       (52,562 )     19.77       (31,000 )     6.18  
 
                                         
Outstanding balance at April 30, 2009
    1,887,939     $ 20.41       2,025,137     $ 18.02       1,685,043     $ 6.75  
 
                                   
The Company also grants performance-based RSUs (Performance Shares) to certain employees that only vest if the Company meets minimum performance targets. If at the end of the three year vesting period, the Company’s performance falls between the minimum and maximum targets, a percentage of the Performance Shares ranging from 0% to 150% will vest depending on the performance achieved. If the Company does not achieve the minimum performance target, none of the Performance Shares will vest and no shares will be issued.

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Non-Employee Share-Based Compensation Activity
There was no activity under the 2004 Directors Incentive Plan and Directors Option Plan for the three months ended April 30, 2009. Information regarding the non-employee share-based plans are as follows:
                                 
    2004        
    Directors Incentive Plan     Directors Option Plan  
            Weighted             Weighted  
    Restricted     average     Shares     average  
    share     grant date     subject to     exercise  
    units     fair value     stock options     price  
 
                               
Outstanding balance at January 31, 2009
    13,180     $ 22.76       81,000     $ 10.33  
 
                           
Outstanding balance at April 30, 2009
    13,180     $ 22.76       81,000     $ 10.33  
 
                       
In connection with its share-based compensation plans, the Company recorded approximately $2,471 and $2,588, of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of April 30, 2009, the Company had approximately $26,389 of total unrecognized compensation related to share-based compensation to be expensed over the period through April 2014.
NOTE 11. Borrowings
The Company has various credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities, including a global credit facility (refer to discussion below). At April 30, 2009, these facilities totaled approximately $337,077, and the Company’s borrowing capacities under these facilities totaled approximately $187,858. Borrowings under these facilities totaled approximately $57,665 as of April 30, 2009 and we had approximately $130,193 of available, unused borrowing capacity. At April 30, 2009, the Company’s letter of credit and guarantee facilities totaled approximately $149,219.
The purpose of these facilities is to provide the Company with working capital, letters of credit, customs bonds and guarantees and funds for general corporate purposes. Due to the global nature of the Company, a number of financial institutions are utilized to provide the above mentioned facilities.
On July 13, 2006, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a global credit facility pursuant to an agreement (Facility Agreement) with various financial institutions which are party thereto. The Facility Agreement provides for an aggregate availability of up to $250,000 of borrowings, guarantees and letters of credit. The aggregate initial availability under the Facility Agreement was reduced to $240,624, or $216,118 based on current exchange rates, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 due to mandatory prepayments related to asset sales undertaken by the Company. The Facility Agreement matures on July 13, 2009. The Company’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and selected subsidiaries.
The Facility Agreement provides for two separate credit facilities, which are referred to as the Global Facility and the South African Facility. The Global Facility consists of a credit facility in the amount of $140,624. None of our subsidiaries in South Africa may be a borrower under the Global Facility. As of April 30, 2009, the borrowings, letters of credit and guarantees under the Global Facility totaled approximately $106,771, represented by borrowings of $49,560 and outstanding letters of credit and guarantees of $57,211 and we had approximately $33,853 of available, unused borrowing capacity. The Global Facility is secured by cross guarantees and indemnities of selected subsidiary companies, but excluding any companies registered in South Africa.
The South African Facility consists of a credit facility which, based on current exchange rates, provides for borrowing capacity of $75,494 at April 30, 2009. Borrowings under the facility are not to exceed the lesser of $100,000 or 650,000 South African rand (ZAR). None of our subsidiaries registered outside of South Africa may be a borrower under the South African Facility. As of April 30, 2009, the borrowings, letters of credit and guarantees under the South African Facility totaled approximately $29,853, represented by borrowings of $735 and outstanding letters of credit and guarantees of $29,118 and we had approximately $45,641 of available, unused borrowing capacity. The South African Facility is secured by cross guarantees and indemnities of selected subsidiary companies registered in South Africa.

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Loans (other than swingline loans) under the Facility Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Interbank Offered Rate (IBOR) plus an applicable margin of 0.75% to 1.20% and swingline loans under the Facility Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the higher of the prime commercial lending rate of the swingline agent or an amount equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus an applicable margin of 0.75% to 1.20%.
In addition to the credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities provided under the Facility Agreement, the Company utilizes a number of other financial institutions in certain countries not covered by the Facility Agreement to provide it with working capital to operate in these countries. Consequently, the use of a particular credit, letter of credit or guarantee facility (other than credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities provided under the Facility Agreement) is normally restricted to the country in which it originated and a particular credit, letter of credit or guarantee facility may restrict distributions by the subsidiary operating in the country.
On July 13, 2006, the Company issued $200,000 of senior unsecured guaranteed notes (Senior Notes) under a note purchase agreement (Note Purchase Agreement), entered into among UTi, certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors and the purchasers named therein. The Senior Notes mature on July 13, 2011. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.31% per annum, payable semi-annually, on the 13th day of January and July, commencing January 13, 2007. The Company is required to repay approximately $33,333, or such lesser principal amount as shall then be outstanding, on January 13, 2009 and each January 13th and July 13th thereafter up to and including July 13, 2011. The Company’s obligations under the Senior Notes and the Note Purchase Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and selected subsidiaries.
The Note Purchase Agreement and the Facility Agreement require the Company to comply with certain customary financial and other covenants and certain change of control provisions. Some of the covenants include maintaining a specified net worth, maintaining a specified ratio of total debt to consolidated earnings before income taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and minimum interest charge coverage requirements, among others. Should the Company fail to comply with these covenants, all or a portion of the obligations under the Senior Notes and Facility Agreement could become immediately payable and the Facility Agreement could be terminated and the credit and guarantee facilities provided thereunder would no longer be available. The Company was in compliance with all the covenants set fort in the Note Purchase Agreement as of April 30, 2009.
Furthermore, the Note Purchase Agreement and the Facility Agreement each contain cross-default provisions with respect to other indebtedness, giving the lenders under the Facility Agreement and the note holders under the Note Purchase Agreement the right to declare a default if we default under other indebtedness in some circumstances. Accordingly, defaults under debt agreements could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
NOTE 12. Uncertain Tax Positions
A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax positions and interest recognized in other non-current liabilities at the beginning and end of the period is as follows:
                 
    Uncertain        
    Tax        
    Positions     Interest  
 
               
Balance at January 31, 2009
  $ 7,083     $ 1,446  
Increase for tax positions taken during the current year
    81        
Interest
           166  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    145       36  
 
           
Balance at April 30, 2009
  $ 7,309     $ 1,648  
 
           

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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably affect our effective tax rate if recognized was $5,264 as of April 30, 2009. Tax years 2005 through 2009 remain open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, previously filed tax returns are under review in various other countries in which we operate. As of April 30, 2009, it is not possible to reasonably estimate the expected change to the total amount of unrecognized tax positions over the next twelve months.
NOTE 13. Restructuring Charges
Fiscal 2009 Information Technology Cost Reduction Plan
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company initiated several changes to its global information technology operations and incurred related restructuring charges. For the three months ended April 30, 2009 amounts charged for employee severance benefits and other exit costs were $887 and $344, respectively. As of April 30, 2009, the Company has initiated all activities under the plan. For the year ended January 31, 2009, amounts charged for employee severance benefits and other exit costs were $803 and $1,506, respectively.
Employee severance benefits
Amounts included in the provision for employee severance benefits for the three months ended April 30, 2009 are as follows:
                                 
          Amounts              
    Liability at     charged to     Settlements     Liability at  
    January 31, 2009     expense     and other     April 30, 2009  
 
                               
Freight Forwarding
  $ 187     $     $ (187 )   $  
Contract Logistics and Distribution
    91             (52 )     39  
Corporate
    525       887       (1,034 )     378  
 
                       
Total
  $ 803     $ 887     $ (1,273 )   $ 417  
 
                       
Employee severance benefits are primarily related to the realignment of corporate and regional information technology functions to reduce overhead costs. Under the plan, the Company’s global IT workforce has been reduced by approximately 240 employees.
Other exit costs
Amounts charged for other exit costs for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and for the year ended January 31, 2009 for corporate were $344 and $1,506, respectively. There were no charges for Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics and Distribution for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and for the year ended January 31, 2009. Other exit costs primarily relate to consulting fees incurred in connection with the implementation of the information technology restructuring plan. These amounts are expensed as incurred.
NOTE 14. Fair Value Disclosures
The Company measures the fair value of certain assets and liabilities on a recurring basis based upon a fair value hierarchy in accordance with SFAS No. 157, as follows:
    Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 
    Level 2 — Observable market data, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, such as interest rates and yield curves; and
 
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The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2009, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.
                                 
            Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using:  
            Quoted Prices              
            in Active     Significant        
            Markets for     Other        
            Identical     Observable     Significant  
    Balance at     Assets     Inputs     Unobservable  
    April 30, 2009     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     Inputs (Level 3)  
 
                               
Assets
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 260,969     $ 260,969     $     $  
Forward exchange contracts
    214             214        
Other
    275                   275  
 
                       
Total
  $ 261,458     $ 260,969     $ 214     $ 275  
 
                       
 
                               
Liabilities
                               
Forward exchange contracts
  $ 304     $     $ 304     $  
Other
    1,905                   1,905  
 
                       
Total
  $ 2,209     $     $ 304     $ 1,905  
 
                       
The following methods were used to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities:
Forward Exchange Contracts — The Company’s forward exchange contracts are over-the-counter derivatives, which are valued using pricing models that rely on currency exchange rates, and therefore are classified as
Level 2.
Other — Other financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include minority call and put options granted to the Company and certain of the Company’s minority partners. These call and put options do not have any quoted prices, nor can they be valued using inputs based on observable market data. These investments are valued internally, based on the difference between the estimated strike price, and the estimated fair value of the minority partner equity, when the options become exercisable.
The following table presents the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis for the three months ended April 30, 2009:
                 
    Assets     Liabilities  
 
               
Beginning balance at February 1, 2009
  $ 756     $ 2,114  
Net change in fair value included in earnings
    (460 )     (363 )
Translation adjustment
    (21 )     154  
 
           
Ending balance at April 30, 2009
  $ 275     $ 1,905  
 
           
NOTE 15. Discontinued Operations
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with 51% ownership interest, as well as the assets of a fine arts department of another wholly-owned subsidiary. The net proceeds of $6,696 resulted in a gain on sale of discontinued operations of $5,316.
Effective August 1, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its remaining art packing, shipping and storing business. The net proceeds of $2,011 resulted in a gain of $2,088. As described in Note 8, the Company has retained certain liabilities related to this business.
As of April 30, 2008, the Company generated $205 of income from discontinued operations, net of tax.
NOTE 16. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company generally utilizes forward exchange contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. Foreign exchange contracts purchased are primarily denominated in the currencies of the Company’s principal markets. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.
As of April 30, 2009, the Company had contracted to sell the following amounts under forward exchange contracts which all mature within 60 days of April 30, 2009: $4,906 in Euros; $15,980 in U.S. dollars; $997 in British pounds sterling; and, $1,825 in other currencies. Changes in the fair value of forward exchange contracts are recorded in the consolidated statements of income.
The Company does not designate foreign currency derivates as hedges. Foreign currency derivative assets included in trade receivables were $214 and $257 at April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively. Foreign currency liability derivatives included in trade payables and other accrued liabilities were $304 and $82 at April 30, 2009 and January 31, 2009, respectively. For the quarter ended April 30, 2009, the Company recorded net losses related to foreign currency derivatives of $265.
NOTE 17. Subsequent Events
On May 21, 2009, the Company executed an engagement letter and three commitment letters in connection with the intended refinancing of its indebtedness outstanding under its existing Global Facility, which is scheduled to terminate on July 13, 2009. The Company intends to refinance the Global Facility with a combination of long-term debt and letter of credit facilities. Two of the commitment letters contemplate the issuance of letters of credit totaling $110.0 million to support currently existing letters of credit outstanding under the existing Global Facility and for the issuance of additional performance based letters of credit. The third commitment letter provides for a five and half month revolving credit facility for $50.0 million of borrowing capacity, which would be available to the Company in the event the anticipated long-term debt financing is not completed by July 13, 2009.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “UTi” and the “company” refer to UTi Worldwide Inc. and its subsidiaries as a consolidated entity, except where it is noted or the context makes clear the reference is only to UTi Worldwide Inc.
Overview
We are an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company that provides airfreight and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services. The company serves its customers through a worldwide network of freight forwarding offices, and contract logistics and distribution centers.
The company’s operations are principally managed by core business operations. The factors for determining the reportable segments include the manner in which management evaluates the performance of the company combined with the nature of the individual business activities. As discussed above in Note 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, our operations are broken into the following reportable segments: Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics and Distribution. Certain corporate office expenses, eliminations, and various holding companies within the group structure are presented separately.
Freight Forwarding Segment. As a freight forwarder, we conduct business as an indirect carrier for our clients or occasionally as an authorized agent for airlines and ocean carriers. We typically act as an indirect carrier with respect to shipments of freight unless the volume of freight to be shipped over a particular route is not large enough to warrant consolidating such freight with other shipments. In such situations, we usually forward the freight as an agent for carriers.
We do not own or operate aircraft or vessels and consequently, contract with commercial carriers to arrange for the shipment of cargo. We arrange for, and in many cases provide, pick-up and delivery service between the carrier and the location of the shipper or recipient.
When we act as an authorized agent for carriers, we arrange for the transportation of individual shipments to the airline or ocean carrier. As compensation for arranging for the shipments, the carriers pay us a commission. If we provide the client with ancillary services, such as the preparation of export documentation, we receive an additional fee.
As part of our freight forwarding services, we provide customs brokerage services in the United States (U.S.) and most of the other countries in which we operate. Within each country, the rules and regulations vary, along with the level of expertise that is required to perform the customs brokerage services. We provide customs brokerage services in connection with a majority of the shipments which we handle as both an airfreight and ocean freight forwarder. We also provide customs brokerage services in connection with shipments forwarded by our competitors. In addition, other companies may provide customs brokerage services in connection with the shipments which we forward.
As part of our customs brokerage services, we prepare and file formal documentation required for clearance through customs agencies, obtain customs bonds, facilitate the payment of import duties on behalf of the importer, arrange for payment of collect freight charges, assist with determining and obtaining the best commodity classifications for shipments and perform other related services. We determine our fees for our customs brokerage services based on the volume of business transactions for a particular client, and the type, number and complexity of services provided. Revenues from customs brokerage and related services are recognized upon completion of the services.
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charges to us for carriage of the shipment. Our revenues are also impacted by changes in fuel and similar surcharges, which have little relation to the volume or value of our services provided. When we act as an indirect air and ocean carrier, our net revenue is determined by the differential between the rates charged to us by the carrier and the rates we charge our customers plus the fees we receive for our ancillary services. Revenue derived from freight forwarding generally is shared between the points of origin and destination, based on a standard formula. Our revenue in our other capacities includes only commissions and fees earned by us and is substantially similar to net revenue for the Freight Forwarding segment in this respect.
Contract Logistics and Distribution Segment. Our contract logistics services primarily relate to the value-added warehousing and subsequent distribution of goods and materials in order to meet clients’ inventory needs and production or distribution schedules. Our services include receiving, deconsolidation and decontainerization, sorting, put away, consolidation, assembly, cargo loading and unloading, assembly of freight and protective packaging, storage and distribution. Our outsourced services include inspection services, quality centers and manufacturing support. Contract logistics revenues are recognized when the service has been completed in the ordinary course of business.
We also provide a range of distribution and other supply chain management services, such as domestic ground transportation, warehousing services, consulting, order management, planning and optimization services, outsourced management services, developing specialized client-specific supply chain solutions, and customized distribution and inventory management services. We receive fees for the other supply chain management services that we perform.
In contrast to the Freight Forwarding segment, we believe revenue is a better measure of the growth in our contract logistics and distribution business because this segment does not incur carrier costs (and related fuel surcharges) in the same manner as freight forwarding, and purchased transportation costs under this segment primarily relate to the truck brokerage operation in the Americas region.
A significant portion of our expenses are variable and adjust to reflect the level of our business activities. Other than purchased transportation costs, staff costs are our single largest variable expense and are less flexible in the near term as we must staff to meet uncertain future demand.
CLIENTasONE Strategy
In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we began to communicate the goals of our five-year strategic operating plan, which we refer to as “CLIENTasONE”. Under CLIENTasONE, we are undertaking various efforts to attempt to increase the number and size of our clients and our revenue, improve our operating performance, develop and implement new systems and continuously train and develop our employees. We face numerous challenges in trying to achieve our objectives under this strategic plan, including challenges involving attempts to leverage client relationships, integrate acquisitions and improve our systems. We also face challenges developing, training and recruiting personnel. This strategic operating plan requires that we successfully manage our operations and growth which we may not be able to do as well as we anticipate. Our industry is extremely competitive and our business is subject to numerous factors and risks beyond our control. If we are not able to successfully implement CLIENTasONE, our efforts associated with this strategic plan may not result in increased revenues or improved profitability. If we are not able to increase our revenue or improve our profitability in the future, our results of operations could be adversely affected.
We have begun a technology-enabled, business transformation initiative, which we refer to as “4asONE”. This program is aimed at establishing a single system and set of global processes for our freight forwarding business and global financial management. It is designed to increase efficiency through the adoption of shared services and enabling technologies. In order to achieve this goal, we intend to deploy enabling technologies to support enterprise master data management, financial management and freight forwarding operations management. The program is currently in a business process blueprinting phase, which is expected to be completed at the end of our second quarter of fiscal 2010. Following the completion of the business process blueprinting phase, we will assess the current scope and deployment schedule as well as the anticipated costs and benefits of the overall program. As with any significant IT-enabled business

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transformation, we face various challenges and risks with regard to our 4asONE program, including risks associated with cost increases and changes to our scope, anticipated cost structure, technical difficulties and delays associated with the development and implementation of 4asONE. As a result of these and other issues, the anticipated costs, expected benefits, overall scope and/or deployment schedule may change, and these changes may be material.
Fiscal 2010 Cost Reduction Plans
In March 2009, the company announced certain actions to reduce costs, some of which were implemented commencing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. These actions included a salary freeze and a revision to the company’s incentive structure for fiscal 2010, a reduction in headcount where appropriate in accordance with volume declines and further controlling of discretionary expenses such as travel. These actions are expected to reduce operating costs for fiscal 2010 by approximately $50.0 million from our annualized fourth-quarter fiscal 2009 levels.
Fiscal 2009 Information Technology Cost Reduction Plan and Other Cost Reductions
On December 3, 2008, the company’s Executive Board approved an information technology restructuring plan designed to consolidate the company’s information technology resources, eliminate redundancies, reduce costs and improve client services. The information technology restructuring plan included outsourcing certain information technology functions and support, which has ultimately resulted in a reduction in the company’s global information technology workforce by approximately 240 employees.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and for the year ended January 31, 2009, the company incurred aggregate pre-tax restructuring charges of $1.2 million and $2.3 million respectively. The company anticipates completing the implementation of the information technology restructuring plan during the second quarter of fiscal 2010. All of the costs associated with the information technology restructuring plan are expected to be cash expenditures.
In addition to the restructuring charges described above, during the first fiscal quarter of 2010 and for the year ended January 31, 2009, the company incurred $1.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively in advisory and ancillary costs associated with the plan. Total advisory and ancillary costs of approximately $5.2 million are expected to be incurred under the plan.
Effect of Foreign Currency Translation on Comparison of Results
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. However, due to our global operations, we conduct and will continue to conduct business in currencies other than our reporting currency. The conversion of these currencies into our reporting currency for reporting purposes will be affected by movements in these currencies against the U.S. dollar. A depreciation of these currencies against the U.S. dollar would result in lower revenues reported; however, as applicable costs are also converted from these currencies, costs would also be lower. Similarly, the opposite effect will occur if these currencies appreciate against the U.S. dollar. Additionally, the assets and liabilities of our international operations are denominated in each country’s local currency. As such, when the values of those assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars, foreign currency exchange rates may adversely impact the net carrying value of our assets. We cannot predict the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on our future operating results.

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Acquisitions
Acquisitions affect the comparison of our results between periods prior to when acquisitions are made and to the comparable periods in subsequent years, depending on the date of acquisition (e.g., acquisitions made on February 1, the first day of the first quarter of our fiscal year, will only affect a comparison with the prior year’s results and will not affect a comparison to the following year’s results). The results of acquired operations are included in our consolidated financial statements from the dates of their respective acquisitions. We consider the operating results of an acquired company during the first twelve months following the date of its acquisition to be an “acquisition impact” or a “benefit from acquisitions.” Thereafter, we consider the growth in an acquired company’s results to be “organic growth.”
Acquisitions that we completed on or after February 1, 2008 affect the comparison of our operating results between the first quarter of fiscal 2010 versus the comparable prior-year period.
Effective February 4, 2009, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Multi Purpose Logistics, Ltd. (MPL), for a purchase price of $1.2 million, net of cash received of $0.3 million. MPL is an Israeli company providing logistics services. As a result of this acquisition, the Company has increased its range of services provided in Israel. The total cost of the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The preliminary allocation resulted in an excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets, and accordingly, $2.9 million was allocated to goodwill, all of which is included within the Company’s Contract Logistics and Distribution segment.
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price as of the date of acquisition resulted in total assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interest of $22.4 million, $20.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Total assets acquired at estimated fair value comprised of current assets of $14.9 million, primarily related to trade receivables, and non-current assets of $7.5 million, of which $2.9 million and $1.5 million have been allocated to goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. Intangible assets acquired were comprised of customer contracts and relationships and are amortizable over a 7-year period from the date of acquisition. Total liabilities assumed at estimated fair value were comprised of current and non-current liabilities of $18.8 million, primarily related to trade payables and other accrued liabilities, and $1.3 million, respectively. The noncontrolling interest is associated with an indirect subsidiary held by MPL. The estimated purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to revision. A valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is being conducted and the final allocation will be made when completed.
Seasonality
Historically, our operating results have been subject to seasonal trends when measured on a quarterly basis. Our first and fourth fiscal quarters are traditionally weaker compared with our other fiscal quarters. This trend is dependent on numerous factors, including the markets in which we operate, holiday seasons, climate, economic conditions and numerous other factors. A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from clients in industries whose shipping patterns are tied closely to consumer demand or are based on just-in-time production schedules. We cannot accurately predict the timing of these factors, nor can we accurately estimate the impact of any particular factor, and thus we can give no assurance that these historical seasonal patterns will continue in future periods.
Forward-Looking Statements, Uncertainties and Other Factors
Except for historical information contained herein, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are included with respect to, among other things, the company’s current business plan and strategy and strategic operating plan, anticipated changes in certain tax benefits, anticipated costs, benefits and timing associated with the 4asONE project, the anticipated outcome of litigation, expectations regarding

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the company’s ability to refinance its existing credit facilities, and its ability to meet its capital and liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future, expected trends in revenue, the anticipated impact of various cost reduction efforts and the expected timing and anticipated impact of the proposed information technology restructuring plan and the estimated costs, savings and benefits associated with the plan. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of such terms and phrases as “intends,” “intend,” “intended,” “goal,” “estimate,” “estimates,” “expects,” “expect,” “expected,” “project,” “projected,” “projections,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “anticipated,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “designed to,” “foreseeable future,” “believe,” “believes,” “scheduled” and other similar expressions which generally identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying our forward-looking statements. Many important factors may cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the recent global economic slowdown that is adversely affecting trade volumes and the financial condition of many of our customers; volatility and uncertainty in global capital and credit markets which may adversely impact our operations and our ability to refinance our outstanding indebtedness and credit facilities or otherwise raise capital; planned or unplanned consequences of our business transformation efforts; our clients’ demand for our services; including further declines in freight and logistics volumes across our service lines; the impact of cost reduction measures recently undertaken by the company and the amount and timing of the expected benefits from such measures; integration risks associated with acquisitions; the ability to retain clients and management of acquisition targets; increased competition; the impact of higher fuel costs; the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates; changes in the company’s effective tax rates; industry consolidation making it more difficult to compete against larger companies; general economic, political and market conditions, including those in Africa, Asia and EMENA which is comprised of Europe, Middle East and North Africa; work stoppages or slowdowns or other material interruptions in transportation services; or material reductions in capacity by carriers; risks of international operations; risks associated with, and costs and expenses the company will incur as a result of, the ongoing publicly announced investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice, the European Commission and other governmental agencies into the pricing practices of the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry and other similar or related investigations and lawsuits; the success and effects of new strategies and of the realignment of the company’s executive management structure; with respect to the information technology restructuring plan specifically, unexpected severance and employee termination costs, delays in the completion of the proposed restructuring, higher than expected outsourcing costs, factors impacting the functionality of our information technology systems resulting in increased costs and unexpected delays in the proposed information technology restructuring plan; and other factors outside our control; disruptions caused by epidemics, conflicts, wars and terrorism; the other risks and uncertainties described herein and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and other factors outside our control. Although UTi believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, we cannot assure you that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized in the timeframe anticipated or at all. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by UTi or any other person that UTi’s objectives or plans will be achieved. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. UTi undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
In addition to the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those set forth under Part I. Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 filed with the SEC (together with any amendments thereto or additions and changes thereto contained in subsequent filings of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including this quarterly report), those contained in the company’s other filings with the SEC, and those set forth above. For these forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Discussion of Results
The following discussion of our operating results explains material changes in our consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report and our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended January 31, 2009, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2009, on file with the SEC. Our consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared in U.S. dollars and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP).
Segment Operating Results
The company’s operations are principally managed by core business operations. As discussed above in Note 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, our operations are broken into the following reportable segments: Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics and Distribution. Certain corporate costs are allocated to the operating segments directly. The remaining corporate costs are those that are not specifically attributable to operating segments and are presented separately. The factors for determining the reportable segments include the manner in which management evaluates the performance of the company combined with the nature of the individual business activities.
For segment reporting purposes by geographic region, airfreight and ocean freight forwarding revenues for the movement of goods is attributed to the country where the shipment originates. Revenues for all other services (including contract logistics and distribution services) are attributed to the country where the services are performed. For the purposes of management discussion and analysis, net revenue is the term management uses to describe revenues minus purchased transportation costs. Our

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revenues and operating income by operating segment for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008, along with the dollar amount of the changes and the percentage changes between the time periods shown, are set forth in the following tables (in thousands):
                                                                 
    Three months ended April 30,  
    2009     2008  
            Contract                             Contract              
            Logistics                             Logistics              
    Freight     and                     Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total     Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                                                               
Revenues
  $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $     $ 768,356     $ 826,193     $ 358,257     $     $ 1,184,450  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Purchased transportation costs
    359,364       99,485             458,849       650,524       144,423             794,947  
Staff costs
    80,905       91,378       3,520       175,803       99,171       115,110       2,411       216,692  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,627       6,128       99       9,854       3,812       6,294       83       10,189  
Amortization of intangible assets
    826       1,811             2,637       845       2,257             3,102  
Restructuring charges
                1,231       1,231       2,382       3,654             6,036  
Other operating expenses
    37,865       65,491       (1,226 )     102,130       41,578       83,278       4,958       129,814  
 
                                               
Total operating expenses
    482,587       264,293       3,624       750,504       798,312       355,016       7,452       1,160,780  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 11,003     $ 10,473     $ (3,624 )   $ 17,852     $ 27,881     $ 3,241     $ (7,452 )   $ 23,670  
 
                                               
                                                                 
    Change to three months ended April 30, 2009  
    from three months ended April 30, 2008  
    Amount     Percentage  
            Contract                             Contract              
            Logistics                             Logistics              
    Freight     and                     Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total     Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                                                               
Revenues
  $ (332,603 )   $ (83,491 )   $     $ (416,094 )     (40 )%     (23 )%     %     (35 )%
 
                                                       
 
                                                               
Purchased transportation costs
    (291,160 )     (44,938 )           (336,098 )     (45 )     (31 )           (42 )
Staff costs
    (18,266 )     (23,732 )     1,109       (40,889 )     (18 )     (21 )     46       (19 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (185 )     (166 )     16       (335 )     (5 )     (3 )     19       (3 )
Amortization of intangible assets
    (19 )     (446 )           (465 )     (2 )     (20 )           (15 )
Restructuring charges
    (2,382 )     (3,654 )     1,231       (4,805 )     (100 )     (100 )     100       (80 )
Other operating expenses
    (3,713 )     (17,787 )     (6,184 )     (27,684 )     (9 )     (21 )     (125 )     (21 )
 
                                                       
Total operating expenses
    (315,725 )     (90,723 )     (3,828 )     (410,276 )     (40 )     (26 )     (51 )     (35 )
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ (16,878 )   $ 7,232     $ 3,828     $ (5,818 )     (61 )%     223 %     (51 )%     (25 )%
 
                                               

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    Three months ended April 30,  
    2009     2008  
            Contract                     Contract        
            Logistics                     Logistics        
    Freight     and             Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution             Forwarding     Distribution        
    Revenues     Revenues     Total     Revenues     Revenues     Total  
 
                                               
EMENA
  $ 183,832     $ 53,556     $ 237,388     $ 282,233     $ 67,881     $ 350,114  
Americas
    106,088       151,945       258,033       159,790       209,247       369,037  
Asia Pacific
    145,515       7,309       152,824       288,748       7,652       296,400  
Africa
    58,155       61,956       120,111       95,422       73,477       168,899  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $ 768,356     $ 826,193     $ 358,257     $ 1,184,450  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Three months ended April 30,  
    2009     2008  
            Contract                     Contract        
            Logistics                     Logistics        
    Freight     and             Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution             Forwarding     Distribution        
    Net     Net             Net     Net        
    Revenues     Revenues     Total     Revenues     Revenues     Total  
 
                                               
EMENA
  $ 50,786     $ 36,887     $ 87,673     $ 69,626     $ 40,389     $ 110,015  
Americas
    34,065       85,390       119,455       41,522       115,422       156,944  
Asia Pacific
    33,314       5,172       38,486       41,661       5,134       46,795  
Africa
    16,061       47,832       63,893       22,860       52,889       75,749  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 134,226     $ 175,281     $ 309,507     $ 175,669     $ 213,834     $ 389,503  
 
                                   
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
Revenues:
               
Airfreight forwarding
  $ 239,288     $ 449,155  
Ocean freight forwarding
    192,066       293,503  
Customs brokerage
    19,949       28,145  
Contract logistics
    142,926       164,803  
Distribution
    98,500       149,379  
Other
    75,627       99,465  
 
           
Total
  $ 768,356     $ 1,184,450  
 
           
 
               
Purchased transportation costs:
               
Airfreight forwarding
  $ 175,356     $ 361,125  
Ocean freight forwarding
    152,410       248,665  
Customs brokerage
    1,118       1,529  
Contract logistics
    23,391       20,873  
Distribution
    66,499       105,357  
Other
    40,075       57,398  
 
           
Total
  $ 458,849     $ 794,947  
 
           

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The following table shows our revenues, purchased transportation costs and other operating expenses for the periods presented, expressed as a percentage of revenues.
                 
    Three months ended
    April 30,
    2009   2008
 
               
Revenues:
               
Airfreight forwarding
    31 %     38 %
Ocean freight forwarding
    25       25  
Customs brokerage
    2       2  
Contract logistics
    19       14  
Distribution
    13       13  
Other
    10       8  
 
               
Total revenues
    100       100  
 
               
Purchased transportation costs:
               
Airfreight forwarding
    23 %     30 %
Ocean freight forwarding
    20       21  
Customs brokerage
    *       *  
Contract logistics
    3       2  
Distribution
    9       9  
Other
    5       5  
 
               
Total Purchased transportation costs
    60       67  
 
               
Staff costs
    23       18  
Depreciation and amortization
    1       1  
Amortization of intangible assets
    *       *  
Restructuring charges
    *       *  
Other operating expenses
    14       11  
 
               
Total operating expenses
    98       98  
 
               
Operating income
    2       2  
Interest income
    (1 )     (1 )
Interest expense
    *       *  
Other income
    *       *  
 
               
Pretax income
    1       1  
Provision for income taxes
    *       *  
 
               
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
    *       *  
Discontinued operations, net of tax
    *       *  
 
               
Net income
    1       1  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    *       *  
 
               
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
    1 %     1 %
 
               
 
*   Less than one percent.
Three months ended April 30, 2009 compared to three months ended April 30, 2008
Total revenue decreased $416.1 million, or 35%, to $768.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to total revenue of $1,184.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in revenue was primarily the result of significant declines in freight and logistics volumes across all our service lines when compared to the corresponding prior year period and, to a lesser degree, to foreign currency fluctuations which we estimate resulted in a decrease in revenues of $103.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Total net revenue decreased $80.0 million, or 21%, to $309.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to total net revenue of $389.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in net revenue was primarily the result of significant declines in freight and logistics volumes across all our service

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lines when compared to the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed to this decrease and are estimated to have accounted for $44.7 million of the decline in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in net revenue was partially offset by an improvement in our freight forwarding yields in the quarter.
Freight forwarding revenue decreased $332.6 million, or 40%, to $493.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $826.2 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease was the result of decreased airfreight and ocean freight forwarding volumes and fuel surcharges in each of our regions over the corresponding prior year period as well as the negative impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Freight forwarding net revenue decreased $41.4 million, or 24%, to $134.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $175.7 million for the corresponding prior year period. Net revenue is a function of revenue movements and expansions or contractions in yields as described below.
Airfreight forwarding revenue decreased $209.9 million, or 47%, to $239.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $449.2 million for the corresponding prior year period. Airfreight tonnage decreased 32% in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the corresponding prior year period, which reflects the challenging market conditions that we have experienced since the middle of fiscal 2009.
Although airfreight forwarding revenue decreased 47% for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, airfreight forwarding yields expanded, causing airfreight forwarding net revenue to decrease to a lesser degree than the decrease in airfreight forwarding revenue. Airfreight forwarding net revenue decreased $24.1 million, or 27%, to $63.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to $88.0 million for the corresponding prior year period. Airfreight yields, computed as net revenue as a percentage of revenue, were 27%, an increase of 700 basis points when compared to 20% for the corresponding prior year period. Excluding the impact of fuel surcharges in the quarter, airfreight yields would have increased to 32% from an adjusted yield of 25% for the corresponding prior year period. This yield expansion was caused by a more favorable airfreight pricing environment, our airfreight purchasing initiatives, including the leveraging of spot-pricing and the elimination of low-yielding businesses during fiscal 2009.
Ocean freight forwarding revenues decreased $101.4 million, or 35%, to $192.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $293.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. Ocean freight volumes, as expressed in twenty-foot equivalent unit’s (TEU’s) decreased 23% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Ocean freight forwarding net revenues decreased $5.2 million, or 12%, to $39.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $44.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. As with airfreight, ocean freight yields expanded during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to the corresponding prior year period, causing ocean freight net revenue to decline to a lesser degree. For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, ocean freight yields expanded 600 basis points to 21% from 15% for the corresponding prior year period.
Customs brokerage revenue decreased $8.2 million, or 29%, to $19.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $28.1 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to the corresponding decrease in custom brokerage activities over the comparative periods as a result of the reduced freight forwarding volumes described above.
Other freight forwarding related revenues decreased $13.1 million, or 24%, to $42.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $55.4 million for the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to decreases in road freight and other volumes associated with decreases in underlying freight forwarding movements as well as the negative impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Staff costs in our freight forwarding segment decreased $18.3 million, or 18%, to $80.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $99.2 million for the corresponding prior year period. As a percentage of freight forwarding segment revenue, staff costs in the freight forwarding segment were approximately 16% and 12% for the first quarters of fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively. Other operating costs in the freight forwarding segment decreased $3.7 million, or 9%, to $37.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2010,

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compared to $41.6 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in staff costs and other operating costs in our freight forwarding segment are primarily due to cost reductions which have been undertaken since the corresponding prior year period as a result of the decreased freight forwarding volumes.
Contract logistics and distribution revenue decreased $83.5 million, or 23%, to $274.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $358.3 million for the corresponding prior year period. The exit of certain business activities since the corresponding prior year period contributed to $14.8 million of this decrease. The remaining decrease was due to the decline in logistics volumes and associated reductions in distribution requirements primarily as a result of the weak economic environment.
Contract logistics revenue decreased $21.9 million, or 13%, to $142.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $164.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. The exit of certain business activities since the corresponding prior year period contributed to $8.8 million of the decrease. The remaining decrease was primarily due to the decline in logistics services due to the weak economic environment compared to the same period last year.
Distribution revenue decreased $50.9 million, or 34%, to $98.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $149.4 million for the corresponding prior year period. The exit of certain business activities since the corresponding prior year period contributed to $6.0 million of this decrease. The decline in revenue was partially offset by a reduction in fuel prices over the comparative period. Distribution net revenue decreased $12.0 million, or 27%, to $32.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $44.0 million for the corresponding prior year period.
Other contract logistics and distribution related revenues decreased $10.7 million, or 24%, to $33.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $44.1 million for the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to the underlying contract logistics and distribution activity described above.
Staff costs in the contract logistics and distribution segment decreased $23.7 million, or 21%, to $91.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, as compared to $115.1 million for the corresponding prior year period. Other operating costs decreased by $17.8 million, or 21%, to $65.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $83.3 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in staff costs and other operating costs in our contract logistics and distribution segment are primarily due to cost reduction measures undertaken in the light of the decreased volumes and the exited operations since the corresponding prior year period.
Total depreciation and amortization expense for all segments was $9.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $10.2 million for the corresponding prior year period. There were no significant acquisitions completed since the first quarter of the preceding fiscal year. When expressed as a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization expense remained constant at approximately 1% of revenue for the first quarters of fiscal 2010 and 2009.
Total restructuring charges were $1.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $6.0 million for the corresponding prior year period. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the company initiated its Information Technology Cost Reduction Plan (Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) Restructure Plan) and incurred related restructuring charges. Through the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2010, amounts charged under the plan totaled $3.5 million. The company expects to substantially complete its exit activities under this plan by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2010 the company recognized a gain on the sale of property in South Africa of $6.3 million. This gain is included as a reduction of other operating expenses in corporate. Excluding this gain, other operating expenses in corporate were $5.1 million, compared to $5.0 million incurred during the corresponding prior-year period. Included in other operating expenses in corporate for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 were restructuring related charges which were not part of the EIT Restructure Plan. Included in other operating activities in corporate for the comparative periods were legal fees and other

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related expenses of $0.4 million, and $2.5 million, for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively, incurred by us as a result of the publicly announced investigations by the United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ), the European Commission (EC) and other regulatory agencies into the pricing practices of the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry and other related investigations and lawsuits. We expect that we will continue to incur substantial legal costs and related expenses until the pending investigations by the U.S. DOJ and other foreign governmental agencies, and any civil litigation relating to these matters, are resolved. If the governmental investigations or litigation result in a determination adverse to us and/or our current or former officers, directors or employees, the company could incur substantial costs, fines and/or penalties, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Interest income relates primarily to interest earned on our cash deposits, while interest expense consists primarily of interest on our credit facilities, our senior unsecured guaranteed notes (Senior Notes), of which $166.7 million of principle remained outstanding as of April 30, 2009, and capital lease obligations. Interest income and interest expense decreased $0.4 million or 14%, and $1.5 million, or 20%, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Our effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was 30%, resulting in a provision for income taxes of $4.3 million compared to pretax income of $14.2 million. Our effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was 28%. The company expects our effective tax rate for fiscal 2010 to be in a range between 28% and 30%, however, the actual effective tax rate will depend on a variety of factors, including the geographic mix of our business during the year.
Income from continuing operations decreased $4.3 million, to $9.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to income from continuing operations of $14.1 million for the corresponding prior year period.
Discontinued operations include the operations of the company’s art packing businesses in our EMENA region, the majority of which was sold on July 31, 2008 as part of the company’s ongoing effort to focus on its core businesses. The remaining portion of the art packing business was sold on August 1, 2008.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreased $0.8 million, from $0.8 million for the corresponding period. This decrease was the result of decreased net income from operations with noncontrolling interests.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of April 30, 2009, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $261.0 million, representing an increase of $4.1 million from January 31, 2009, resulting from $11.3 million of net cash used by our operating, investing and financing activities and an increase of $15.4 million related to the effect of foreign exchange rate changes on our cash balances.
The company’s primary source of liquidity is the cash generated from operating activities. Our operating results are subject to seasonal trends when measured on a quarterly basis. Our first and fourth quarter results are traditionally weaker compared to our other fiscal quarters. Cash flows also fluctuate as a result of this seasonality. Historically our fourth quarter generates the most positive quarterly cash flows for the year as this quarter is slower when compared to the preceding third quarter due to the holiday season and our collections during the fourth quarter generally exceed our billings to customers. Our second and third quarters are typically the strongest quarters from a profitability perspective and usually result in the consumption of cash.
When the company acts as a customs broker, we make significant cash advances on behalf of our clients to the various customs authorities around the world, predominantly in countries where our clients are importers of goods such as South Africa and Israel. These disbursements are not recorded as a component of revenue or expenses, although they are included in both accounts receivable for the amounts billed to our clients and accounts payable for any amounts due to the customs authorities.

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, we generated approximately $14.8 million in net cash from operating activities. This resulted from net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. of $9.9 million plus depreciation and amortization of intangible assets totaling $12.5 million, restructuring charges of $0.8 million, a decrease in other items totaling $1.8 million, a decrease in trade payables and other current liabilities of $105.7 million, and a decrease in trade receivables and other current assets of $99.1 million. The weak economic conditions experienced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 continued into the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and, as a result the company did not experience the normal seasonal increases in volumes following the traditionally slower fourth quarter. Accordingly, cash outflows from operations were lower than when compared to past first quarter periods resulting in favorable first quarter cash flows from operations.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, cash used for capital expenditures was approximately $7.1 million, consisting primarily of computer hardware and software and furniture, fixtures and fittings. Based on our current operations, we expect our capital expenditures to grow in line with the anticipated growth of our business operations. Included in cash used in investing activities were proceeds of $9.1 million for the disposal of property, plant and equipment, including $8.1 million for our disposal of property in South Africa. During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, we used an aggregate of $1.2 million of cash for acquisitions and earn-out payments.
The following outlines certain of our recently paid and future potential earn-out payments related to prior acquisitions.
    Our last remaining earn-out payment relating to the acquisition of Perfect Logistics will be based on the acquired operation’s earnings over the twelve-month period ended May 31, 2009, and is subject to a maximum U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $4.5 million as of April 30, 2009. We do not expect to make the final payment in regard to this earn-out.
 
    We anticipate making one further contingent earn-out payment subject to a maximum of $4.2 million related to our acquisition of Concentrek, which will be calculated based on a multiple of Concentrek’s earnings for the twelve-month period ending January 31, 2010.
 
    One remaining contingent earn-out payment related to our acquisition of Logica GmbH will be calculated based on a multiple of the acquired operation’s earnings for the twelve-month period ending January 31, 2010. This earn-out payment is subject to a maximum of 10.0 million Euros in the aggregate (equivalent to approximately $13.2 million as of April 30, 2009).
 
    We anticipate making three contingent earn-out payments related to our acquisition of Cargoforte, subject to a maximum of $19.6 million in the aggregate, which will be offset against the initial purchase price of $1.0 million and will be calculated based on a multiple of the acquired operations future earnings for each of the twelve month periods ending January 31, 2011. We expect to make a payment of $0.7 million in July 2009, relating to the twelve month period ended January 31, 2009.
 
    We anticipate making two contingent earn-out payments related to our acquisition of UTi Pharma Slovakia, s.r.o. These payments are subject to a maximum of $3.0 million in the aggregate and are to be calculated based on a multiple of the acquired operation’s earnings for each of the two year periods ending January 31, 2010 and January 31, 2012.
Our financing activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 used $26.1 million of cash, primarily due to payments of $21.5 million for bank lines of credit.
Many of our businesses operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The net assets of these divisions are exposed to foreign currency translation gains and losses, which are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity. The company has historically not attempted to hedge this equity risk. Other comprehensive income as a result of foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax, was $24.3 million and $8.3 million for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The movement during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was caused primarily by depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the South African rand, which had the most significant impact on the company’s quarterly translation adjustment.

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Credit Facilities and Senior Notes
We have various credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities, including a global credit facility (refer to the discussion below). At April 30, 2009, these facilities totaled approximately $337.1 million. Our borrowing capacities under these facilities totaled approximately $187.9 million at April 30, 2009. At April 30, 2009, our outstanding borrowings totaled $57.7 million and we had approximately $130.2 million of available, unused borrowing capacity. At April 30, 2009, our letter of credit and guarantee facilities, which are a necessary part of our business, totaled approximately $149.2 million.
The purpose of these facilities is to provide the company with working capital, customs bonds, letters of credit and guarantees and funding for general corporate purposes. Due to the global nature of the company, a number of financial institutions are utilized to provide the above mentioned facilities.
On July 13, 2006, the company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a global credit facility pursuant to an agreement (Facility Agreement) with various financial institutions which are party thereto. The Facility Agreement provides for an aggregate initial availability of up to $250.0 million of borrowings, guarantees and letters of credit. The aggregate availability under the Facility was reduced to $240.6 million, or $216.1 million based on current exchange rates, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 due to mandatory prepayments related to asset sales undertaken by the company. The Facility Agreement matures on July 13, 2009. The company’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are guaranteed by the company and selected subsidiaries.
The Facility Agreement provides for two separate credit facilities, which are referred to as the Global Facility and the South African Facility. The Global Facility consists of a credit facility in the amount of $140.6 million. None of our subsidiaries in South Africa may be a borrower under the Global Facility. As of April 30, 2009, the borrowings and guarantees under the Global Facility totaled approximately $106.8 million, represented by borrowings of $49.6 million and outstanding letters of credit and guarantees of $57.2 million and we had approximately $33.8 million of available, unused borrowing capacity. The Global Facility is secured by cross guarantees and indemnities of selected subsidiary companies, but excluding any companies registered in South Africa.
The South African Facility consists of a credit facility which, based on current exchange rates, provides for borrowing capacity of $75.5 million at April 30, 2009. Borrowings under the facility are not to exceed the lesser of $100 million or 650 million South African rand (ZAR). None of our subsidiaries registered outside of South Africa may be a borrower under the South African Facility. As of April 30, 2009, the borrowings, letters of credit and guarantees under the South African Facility totaled approximately $29.9 million, represented by borrowings of $0.7 million and outstanding letters of credit and guarantees of $29.1 million and we had approximately $45.6 million of available, unused borrowing capacity. The South African Facility is secured by cross guarantees and indemnities of selected subsidiary companies registered in South Africa.
Loans (other than swingline loans) under the Facility Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Interbank Offered Rate (IBOR) plus an applicable margin of 0.75% to 1.20% and swingline loans under the Facility Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the higher of the prime commercial lending rate of the swingline agent or an amount equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus an applicable margin of 0.75% to 1.20%.
In addition to the credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities provided under the Facility Agreement, the company utilizes a number of other financial institutions in certain countries not covered by the Facility Agreement to provide it with working capital to operate in these countries. Consequently, the use of a particular credit, letter of credit or guarantee facility (other than credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities provided under the Facility Agreement) is normally restricted to the country in which it originated and a particular credit, letter of credit or guarantee facility may restrict distributions by the subsidiary operating in the country.

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On July 13, 2006, the company issued $200.0 million of senior unsecured guaranteed notes (Senior Notes) under a note purchase agreement (Note Purchase Agreement), entered into among UTi, certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors and the purchasers named therein. The Senior Notes mature on July 13, 2011. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.31% per annum, payable semi-annually, on the 13th day of January and July, commencing January 13, 2007. The company is required to repay approximately $33.3 million or such lesser principal amount as shall then be outstanding, on January 13, 2009 and each January 13th and July 13th thereafter up to and including July 13, 2011. Accordingly, we expect to make a payment of approximately $38.6 million (consisting of principal of $33.3 million and accrued interest of approximately $5.3 million) in July 2009. The company’s obligations under the Senior Notes and the Note Purchase Agreement are guaranteed by the company and selected subsidiaries.
The Senior Notes and Facility Agreement require the company to comply with certain customary financial and other covenants and certain change of control provisions. Some of the covenants include maintaining a specified net worth, maintaining a specified ratio of total debt to consolidated earnings before income taxes depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and minimum interest charge coverage requirements, among others. The Note Purchase Agreement and the Facility Agreement each contain cross-default provisions with respect to other indebtedness, giving the lenders under the Facility Agreement and the note holders under the Note Purchase Agreement the right to declare the obligations under the Facility Agreement and the Senior Notes immediately due and payable if we default under other indebtedness in some circumstances. Should the company fail to comply with these covenants or should the cross-default provisions be triggered, all or a portion of the obligations under the Senior Notes and Facility Agreement could become immediately payable and the Facility Agreement could be terminated and the credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities provided thereunder would no longer be available.
Furthermore, the Note Purchase Agreement and the Facility Agreement each contain cross-default provisions with respect to other indebtedness, giving the lenders under the Facility Agreement and the note holders under the Note Purchase Agreement the right to declare a default if we default under other indebtedness in some circumstances. Accordingly, defaults under debt agreements could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
In fiscal 2009, we entered into an amendment to the Facility Agreement further increasing the amount of operating rental expenses that we are permitted to incur from $120.0 million to $165.0 million per annum and amending certain other provisions and obtained two waivers which waived compliance with certain covenants, including non-financial covenants relating to collective bargaining agreements and a requirement that certain local working capital facilities be guaranteed under the Global Facility. After giving effect to the waivers and amendments, we were in compliance with the covenants in the Note Purchase Agreement and the covenants in the Facility Agreement as of April 30, 2009. There can be no assurance that, if required, we will be able to obtain waivers or amendments to the Facility Agreement or the Note Purchase Agreement in the future.
On May 21, 2009, the company executed an engagement letter and three commitment letters in connection with the intended refinancing of its indebtedness outstanding under its existing Global Facility, which is scheduled to terminate on July 13, 2009. The company intends to refinance the Global Facility with a combination of long-term debt and letter of credit facilities. Two of the commitment letters contemplate the issuance of letters of credit totaling $110.0 million to support currently existing letters of credit outstanding under the existing Global Facility and for the issuance of additional performance based letters of credit. The third commitment letter provides for a five and half month revolving credit facility with $50.0 million of borrowing capacity which would be available to the company in the event the anticipated long-term debt financing is not completed by July 13, 2009. Additionally, as of the date of filing of this report, the company is currently negotiating the terms of an additional $27.0 million letter of credit facility, the purpose of which is also to support currently existing letters of credit outstanding under the existing Global Facility and borrowings under local working capital facilities.

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As of the date of the filing of this report, certain subsidiaries of the company located in South Africa are negotiating the terms of a proposed South African credit facility expected to consist of a revolving line of credit and a letter of credit facility for use in that country. We anticipate that this new South African credit facility will be used, in part, to refinance the indebtedness outstanding under our existing South African Facility, which is also scheduled to terminate on July 13, 2009.
The availability of borrowings under the anticipated new credit arrangements discussed above remains subject to various terms and conditions and the successful negotiation and execution of definitive documentation.
Management believes that the company’s cash position, credit facilities, anticipated debt and credit facilities, and operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet its capital and liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future, including meeting any contingent liabilities related to standby letters of credit and other obligations.
Other Factors which May Affect our Liquidity
We are a holding company and all of our operations are conducted through subsidiaries. Consequently, we rely on dividends or advances from our subsidiaries (including those that are wholly owned) to meet our financial obligations and to pay dividends on our ordinary shares. The ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends to us and our ability to receive distributions on our investments in other entities are subject to applicable local law and other restrictions including, but not limited to, applicable tax laws and limitations contained in the Facility Agreement and some of our other bank credit facilities. Such laws and restrictions could limit the payment of dividends and distributions to us which would restrict our ability to continue operations. In general, our subsidiaries cannot pay dividends to us in excess of their retained earnings and most countries in which we conduct business require us to pay a distribution tax on all dividends paid.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than operating leases, we have no material off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The preparation thereof requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates have been prepared on the basis of the most current and best available information and actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
There have been no significant changes in the company’s critical accounting policies during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Foreign Exchange Risk
The nature of our operations necessitates dealing in many foreign currencies. Our results are subject to fluctuations due to changes in exchange rates. We attempt to limit our exposure to changing foreign exchange rates through both operational and financial market actions. We provide services to clients in locations throughout the world and, as a result, operate with many currencies including the key currencies of the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific and EMENA.
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selected exposures are managed by financial market transactions in the form of forward foreign exchange contracts (typically with maturities at the end of the month following the purchase of the contract). Forward foreign exchange contracts are primarily denominated in the currencies of our principal markets. We will normally generate foreign exchange gains and losses through normal trading operations. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.
We do not hedge our foreign currency exposure in a manner that would entirely eliminate the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on our consolidated net income.
Many of our operations operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The net assets of these divisions are exposed to foreign currency translation gains and losses, which are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity. The company has historically not attempted to hedge this equity risk.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to changing interest rates as a result of our normal borrowing and leasing activities with both fixed and variable interest rates. We do not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
As of April 30, 2009, there had been no material changes to our exposure to market risks since January 31, 2009, as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 on file with the SEC. For a discussion of the company’s market risks associated with foreign currencies, interest rates and market rates, see Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
“Disclosure controls and procedures” are the controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. “Disclosure controls and procedures” include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in its Exchange Act reports is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Under the direction and participation of the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the company’s management has evaluated the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of April 30, 2009, the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation the company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
“Internal control over financial reporting” is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer’s principal executive and financial officers, and effected by the issuer’s board of directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
  (1)   Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;
 
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      and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and
  (3)   Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
The company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that there were no changes to the company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, claims are made against us or we may make claims against others, including in the ordinary course of our business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties or injunctions prohibiting us from engaging in certain activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for that period or future periods. As of the date of this report, we are not a party to any material litigation except as described below.
In June 2007, we responded to a grand jury subpoena requesting documents in connection with United States Department of Justice’s investigation into the pricing practices in the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry which had been served on us in June 2006. On October 10, 2007, the U.S. DOJ executed a search warrant on us at our offices in Long Beach, California, and served one of our subsidiaries with a subpoena requesting numerous documents and other materials in connection with its investigation of the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry. In addition to its previous request for documents regarding air freight forwarding, the U.S. DOJ recently requested that we produce various documents regarding ocean freight forwarding. We believe we are a subject of the U.S. DOJ investigation.
On October 10, 2007, we also received a notice from the Canadian Competition Bureau that the Bureau commenced an investigation with respect to alleged anti-competitive activities of persons involved in the provision of international freight forwarding services to and from Canada and requesting that we preserve records relevant to such investigation. On October 25, 2007, one of our subsidiaries also received a notice from the New Zealand Commerce Commission that it was conducting an investigation in relation to international freight forwarding services in New Zealand and requesting that we provide documents and information as it relates to New Zealand. Our subsidiary responded to the request from the New Zealand Commerce Commission on December 21, 2007.
In June 2008, one of our subsidiaries received a request for information issued by the European Commission (EC) requesting certain information and records relating to the EC’s ongoing investigation of alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to freight forwarding services in the European Union/European Economic Area. In July, 2008, we submitted an initial response to this request. We expect to provide further responses in the future as we gather additional information responsive to the request.
In May 2009, the Company learned that the Brazilian Ministry of Justice is investigating possible alleged cartel activity in the international air and ocean freight forwarding market. The Company has not been contacted by Brazilian authorities regarding this matter.
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We (along with several other global logistics providers) have been named as a defendant in a federal antitrust class action lawsuit filed on January 3, 2008 in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York (Precision Associates, Inc., et. al. v. Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd., et. al.). This lawsuit alleges that the defendants engaged in various forms of anti-competitive practices and seeks an unspecified amount of treble monetary damages and injunctive relief under U.S, antitrust laws.
We have incurred, and we expect to continue to incur, significant legal fees and other costs in connection with these governmental investigations and lawsuits. If the U.S. DOJ, the EC, or any other regulatory body concludes that we have engaged in anti-competitive behavior, we could incur significant additional legal fees and other costs, which could include fines and/or penalties, which may be material to our consolidated financial statements.
The company is involved in a dispute with the South African Revenue Service where the company makes use of “owner drivers” for the collection and delivery of cargo. The South African Revenue Service is claiming that the company is liable for employee taxes in respect of these owner drivers. The company has strongly objected to this and together with its expert legal and tax advisors, believes that the company is in full compliance with the relevant sections of the income tax act governing this situation and has no tax liability in respect of these owner drivers. The amount claimed by the South African Revenue Service is approximately $11.2 million based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2009.
The company is involved in litigation in Italy (in various cases filed in 2000 in the Court of Milan) and England (in a case filed on April 13, 2000 in the High Court of Justice, London) with the former ultimate owner of Per Transport SpA and related entities, in connection with its April 1998 acquisition of Per Transport SpA and its subsequent termination of the employment services of the former ultimate owner as a consultant. The suits seek monetary damages, including compensation for termination of the former ultimate owner’s consulting agreement. The company has brought counter-claims for monetary damages in relation to warranty claims under the purchase agreement. The total of all such actual and potential claims, albeit duplicated in several proceedings, is approximately $12.5 million, based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2009.
The company was previously engaged through various indirect subsidiaries in the business of transportation and storage of fine works of art. The company sold this business and the related indirect subsidiaries during fiscal 2009. A client of one of these subsidiaries has alleged that during several weeks of June 2007 a malfunctioning climate-control unit at such subsidiaries’ warehouses may have caused numerous works of art to be exposed to humidity levels beyond what are considered normal storage conditions. The company has received communication from the client that several works of art may have been affected by the humidity; however it is not known whether the works have suffered any depreciation beyond normal restoration costs. The company and its insurers are working with an art expert to determine whether any damages have occurred. Although the company has sold this business, the company has retained any liabilities associated with this matter. The company believes that any ultimate liability it may have as a result of a claim may be mitigated based on a number of factors, including insurance polices in place; limitations of liability imposed by the company’s standard trading conditions; as well as limitations of liability afforded by the subsidiary relationship. If a claim does arise and the company is unable to successfully mitigate its liability, the claim and its related impact could be material to the company’s consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our business, financial condition and operations are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including those previously disclosed under Part I. Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 as well as any amendments thereto or additions and changes thereto contained in subsequent filings of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The disclosures in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our subsequent reports and filings are not necessarily a definitive list of all factors that may affect our business, financial condition and future results of operations. There have been no material changes to the risk factors as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, except as provided in any amendments thereto or additions and changes thereto contained in subsequent filings of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

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Item 6. Exhibits
     
Exhibit   Description
 
   
3.1
  Memorandum of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
3.2
  Articles of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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  Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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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.
         
  UTi Worldwide Inc.
 
 
Date: June 9, 2009  By:   /s/ Eric W. Kirchner    
    Eric W. Kirchner   
    Chief Executive Officer   
 
     
Date: June 9, 2009  By:   /s/ Lawrence R. Samuels    
    Lawrence R. Samuels   
    Executive Vice President — Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Principal Financial Officer and
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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit   Description
 
   
3.1
  Memorandum of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
3.2
  Articles of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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  Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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