EX-99.1 2 file2.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Exhibit 99.1

 

Contact:
Global Logistics Acquisition Corp.
Gregory E. Burns
President, CEO
(646) 495-5094

 
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
Jeff Majtyka/Brad Edwards (Investors)
Jenna Focarino (Media)
(212) 986-6667

Global Logistics Acquisition Corp. Announces Third Quarter Results for The Clark Group, Inc.

Third Quarter Adjusted Operating Income Rises 14.9%

New York, NY, November 7, 2007 — Global Logistics Acquisition Corporation (AMEX: GLA; GLA.U; GLA.WS) (“GLAC”), today announced financial results for The Clark Group, a non-asset-based provider of mission-critical supply chain solutions, for the quarter ended September 29, 2007. As previously announced, GLAC has reached a definitive agreement to acquire The Clark Group.

Summarized financial results for the quarter ended September 29, 2007 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended
September 29,
2007

 

13 Weeks Ended
September 30,
2006

 

% Change

 

39 Weeks Ended
September 29,
2007

 

39 Weeks Ended
September 30,
2006

 

% Change

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

5,998

 

5,605

 

7.0

%

17,487

 

16,308

 

7.2

%

International

 

 

1,527

 

1,856

 

(17.7

%)

4,326

 

5,267

 

(17.9

%)

Consolidated

 

 

7,525

 

7,461

 

0.9

%

21,813

 

21,575

 

1.1

%

Adjusted income from continuing operations before interest and taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

2,683

(1)

2,336

 

14.9

%

6,887

(1) (2)

6,312

 

9.1

%

(1)

Excludes acquisition related expenses including attorney, accountant and systems related costs totaling $308,700.

(2)

Excludes a one-time, non-recurring severance expense of $280,000 that was incurred in the first quarter of 2007.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

 

Third quarter operating income, excluding $308,700 of transaction expenses, rose 14.9% to $2.7 million compared to $2.3 million last year

 

Third quarter domestic gross profit increased 7.0% to $6.0 million compared to $5.6 million last year

 

Third quarter gross profit margin expanded to 39.0% from 36.8% last year

 

 



The Clark Group reported gross profit of $7.5 million, a 0.9% increase over $7.4 million in the third quarter of 2006. Domestic gross profit increased 7.0% to $6.0 million in the third quarter of 2007, compared to $5.6 million in the same period last year. International gross profit decreased 17.7% to $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2007 as the company closed its unprofitable UK office and positions the international division for future growth.

Gross profit margin expanded to 39.0% during the third quarter of 2007 from 36.8% during the same period last year primarily as a result of the Company’s ability to capitalize on a softer freight environment. Third quarter operating income, excluding $308,700 of transaction expenses, rose 14.9% to $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2007, compared to $2.3 million in the same period last year. EBIT margin from continuing operations expanded to 35.7% in the third quarter of 2007 compared with 31.3% in third quarter 2006.

GLAC is a specified purpose acquisition corporation (a SPAC). As previously announced, GLAC will acquire Clark for $72.5 million of cash and issue 320,276 shares to certain shareholders. Clark is majority owned by members of the Anderson family and individuals associated with Anderson companies. The transaction is subject to the review of the Securities and Exchange Commission, shareholder approval, and other customary closing conditions. Assuming conditions are met, GLAC anticipates completing the transaction by December 15, 2007.

GLAC filed an updated preliminary proxy with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2007.

About The Clark Group

Over its 30-year history, The Clark Group has built a position as the leading independent provider of value-added distribution, transportation management, and international air and ocean freight forwarding services to the print media industry.

About Global Logistics Acquisition Corporation

Global Logistics Acquisition Corporation (AMEX: GLA), a publicly traded acquisition corporation, is focused solely on acquiring privately held transportation and logistics companies. The Company raised net proceeds of approximately $88 million through its initial public offering in February 2006 led by BB&T Capital Markets and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. Please visit www.glacteam.com for more information.

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements including statements with regard to the future performance of the Company. Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements inherently involve certain risks and uncertainties that are detailed in the Company’s Prospectus and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 



THE CLARK GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

September 29,
2007

 

December 30,
2006

 

ASSETS

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

1,075

 

$

4,075

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

6,831

 

 

6,737

 

Other receivables

 

 

125

 

 

106

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

720

 

 

953

 

Current assets of discontinued operations

 

 

242

 

 

442

 

Total current assets

 

 

8,993

 

 

12,313

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation

 

 

1,413

 

 

1,539

 

Goodwill

 

 

10,871

 

 

10,871

 

Other Assets

 

 

11

 

 

46

 

Total assets

 

$

21,288

 

$

24,769

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

6,110

 

$

7,247

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

1,429

 

 

2,098

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

260

 

 

556

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

7,799

 

 

9,901

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voting common stock par value $1, 2,500 shares authorized, 910 shares issued at September 29, 2007 and December 30, 2006, respectively

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

Non-voting common stock par value $1, 22,500 shares authorized, 8,190 shares issued at September 29, 2007 and December 30, 2006, respectively

 

 

8

 

 

8

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

1,041

 

 

1,041

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

12,439

 

 

13,818

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

13,489

 

 

14,868

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

21,288

 

$

24,769

 

 

 



THE CLARK GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended
September 29,
2007

 

13 Weeks Ended
September 30,
2006

 

39 Weeks Ended
September 29,
2007

 

39 Weeks Ended
September 30,
2006

 

GROSS REVENUES

 

$

19,302

 

$

20,296

 

$

56,792

 

$

57,271

 

FREIGHT EXPENSE

 

 

(11,777

)

 

(12,835

)

 

(34,979

)

 

(35,696

)

Gross profit

 

 

7,525

 

 

7,461

 

 

21,813

 

 

21,575

 

SELLING, OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

 

(5,151

)

 

(5,125

)

 

(15,515

)

 

(15,263

)

Income from Operations

 

 

2,374

 

 

2,336

 

 

6,298

 

 

6,312

 

INTEREST INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

 

(23

)

 

9

 

 

(14

)

 

11

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

2,351

 

 

2,345

 

 

6,284

 

 

6,323

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

 

2,351

 

 

2,345

 

 

6,284

 

 

6,323

 

LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

 

(1,474

)

 

(48

)

 

(2,042

)

 

(307

)

NET INCOME

 

$

877

 

$

2,297

 

$

4,242

 

$

6,016

 

Pro Forma Reconciliation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from Operations

 

 

2,374

 

 

2,336

 

 

6,298

 

 

6,312

 

Plus one-time acquisition expenses -3rd quarter

 

 

309

 

 

 

 

 

309

 

 

 

 

Plus one-time non recurring severance expense-1st quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

280

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Income from continuing operations before interest and taxes—Consolidated

 

 

2,683

 

 

2,336

 

 

6,887

 

 

6,312