EX-99.2 3 earningsrelease2007.htm EARNINGS RELEASE FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2007 Earnings Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
Contact:
Jennifer Flachman
Director of Investor Relations
AMERCO
(602) 263-6601
Flachman@amerco.com

AMERCO REPORTS FISCAL 2007 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Reno, Nev (June 6, 2007) AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL), parent of U-Haul International, Inc., North America’s largest “do-it-yourself” moving and storage operator, today reported that net earnings available to common shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2007 were $77.6 million, or $3.72 per share, compared with net earnings of $108.2 million, or $5.19 per share for the same period last year. Included in the fiscal 2007 results is a nonrecurring after-tax charge of $0.20 per share related to the Company’s second quarter fiscal 2007 refinancing and included in the fiscal 2006 results is a nonrecurring after-tax charge of $1.08 per share associated with the Company’s first quarter fiscal 2006 refinancing. Taking into account the refinancing costs, adjusted earnings per share were $3.92 for fiscal 2007 compared with $6.27 for fiscal 2006.

For the quarter ending March 31, 2007, the company reported a net loss to common shareholders of $18.9 million, or $0.89 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.07 per share for the same period last year.

“While earnings have been negatively impacted by general softness in our one-way truck pricing, we believe the Company is on the proper course to better serve our customers” stated Joe Shoen, chairman of AMERCO. “We expect to continue to purchase new equipment and add storage capacity in fiscal 2008. Our confidence in the future is clearly reflected in the common stock repurchase program,” Shoen concluded.
 
Highlights of Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2007 Results
 
·  
The Company added over 22,500 new trucks and nearly 2,000 new trailers to our existing rental fleet in 2007. As these new trucks were added, older trucks were rotated out of the fleet. The Company currently has plans for acquiring approximately 21,000 new rental trucks into the fleet for fiscal 2008.
 
·  
On June 1, 2007 a subsidiary of the Company completed a $303.6 million truck securitized financing. The Company believes that this is one of the first truck-fleet term ABS transactions to be completed in the United States where rental trucks have been the primary collateral.
 
·  
As part of our program to minimize financing costs (including current taxes) approximately 70 percent measured on the cost of these new trucks were purchased as opposed to leased. Accelerated depreciation has the effect of increasing depreciation charges in the earlier years of ownership. Depreciation expense on rental equipment, before gains and losses on sales, increased $14.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, and $51.2 million for fiscal 2007 compared with fiscal 2006.
 

·  
The Company’s Board authorized a stock repurchase of up to $115 million of Common Stock. As of March 31, 2007 the Company repurchased 739,291 shares at a cost of $49.1 million. Per the terms of the stock repurchase plan, the Company may continue to repurchase shares through October 31, 2007 or until total purchases reach $115 million.
 
·  
The Company finished fiscal 2007 with a 1.8% decrease in Self-moving equipment rental revenues compared with fiscal 2006 and a 2.2% decrease in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Average revenue per transaction for one-way moves, lower than expected utilization, and a shortage of mid-size trucks during the spring and summer months of fiscal 2007 account for the majority of the decrease. Offsetting these negative factors are increases in one-way transactions along with increases in the average inventory of the rental truck fleet.
 
·  
The Company has added to its owned and managed self-storage portfolio through the acquisition of new facilities and the expansion of existing facilities, adding nearly 490,000 square feet and over 5,200 rooms in fiscal 2007.
 
·  
Earnings from operations at the insurance companies improved $5.2 million for fiscal 2007 compared with fiscal 2006 and $0.5 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 compared with fiscal 2006.
 

 
Fiscal 2008 Outlook
We are continuing to implement programs today that we believe will benefit us in the coming years. Our continued investment in the rotation of fleet will position us well for years to come. Our goals are to increase transaction volume, improve pricing, fine tune product mix and maximize utilization for self-moving equipment rentals. The Company remains committed to expanding its self-storage presence through direct investment in new properties, locations, and build-outs along with partnering with other operators as part of the eMove program.

AMERCO will hold its investor call for the fiscal year 2007 on Thursday, June 7, 2007, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. (11 a.m. Eastern). The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at www.amerco.com. To hear a simulcast of the call, or a replay, visit www.amerco.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

The company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, the Company uses certain non-GAAP performance measures including adjusted earnings per share to provide a better understanding of the Company’s underlying operational results. The Company uses adjusted earnings per share to present the impact of certain transactions or events that management expects to occur only infrequently.

AMERCO is the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., North America’s largest “do-it-yourself” moving and storage operator, AMERCO Real Estate Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Oxford Life Insurance Company.


Since 1945, U-Haul has been the undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,950 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to more than 100,000 trucks, 78,500 trailers and 31,100 towing devices. As a result, U-Haul offers more than 383,000 rooms and more than 33.7 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,055 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer’s number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation’s largest retailer of propane.
 
Certain of the statements made in this press release regarding our business constitute forward-looking statements as contemplated under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. For a brief discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect AMERCO’s business and future operating results, please refer to Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007, which is on file with the SEC.




Report on Business Operations
Listed on a consolidated basis, are revenues for our major product lines for the fourth quarter and the full year of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006.

   
Quarter Ended Mar. 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended Mar. 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Self-moving equipment rentals
 
$
295,476
 
$
302,195
 
$
1,476,579
 
$
1,503,569
 
Self-storage revenues
   
31,812
   
29,966
   
126,424
   
119,742
 
Self-moving and self-storage product and service sales
   
49,004
   
47,350
   
224,722
   
223,721
 
Property management fees
   
7,407
   
8,637
   
21,154
   
21,195
 
Life insurance premiums
   
28,906
   
28,783
   
120,399
   
118,833
 
Property & casualty insurance premiums
   
5,928
   
5,829
   
24,335
   
26,001
 
Net investment & interest income
   
18,336
   
14,221
   
61,093
   
53,094
 
Other revenue
   
8,328
   
9,001
   
30,891
   
40,471
 
Consolidated revenue
 
$
445,197
 
$
445,982
 
$
2,085,597
 
$
2,106,626
 
 
 
Listed below are revenues and earnings from operations at each of our four operating segments for the fourth quarter and the full year of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006.


   
Quarter Ended Mar. 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended Mar. 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Moving and storage
                 
Revenues
 
$
390,908
 
$
395,797
 
$
1,875,860
   
1,900,468
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
   
(15,326
)
 
16,547
   
217,937
   
292,774
 
Property and casualty insurance
                     
Revenues
   
9,491
   
8,165
   
38,486
   
37,358
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
   
1,638
   
(583
)
 
5,741
   
1,144
 
Life insurance
                         
Revenues
   
36,117
   
36,673
   
148,820
   
148,080
 
Earnings from operations
   
2,834
   
4,576
   
14,521
   
13,933
 
SAC Holding II
                         
Revenues
   
10,779
   
10,698
   
46,603
   
46,239
 
Earnings from operations
   
2,581
   
2,913
   
13,854
   
13,643
 
Eliminations
                         
Revenues
   
(2,098
)
 
(5,351
)
 
(24,172
)
 
(25,519
)
Earnings from operations
   
(501
)
 
(4,289
)
 
(16,505
)
 
(16,113
)
Consolidated Results
                         
Revenues
   
445,197
   
445,982
   
2,085,597
   
2,106,626
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
   
(8,774
)
 
19,164
   
235,548
   
305,381
 

 











AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
Mar. 31, 2007
 
Mar. 31, 2006
 
Assets
 
(In thousands)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
75,272
 
$
155,459
 
Reinsurance recoverables & trade receivables, net
   
184,617
   
230,179
 
Notes and mortgage receivables, net
   
1,669
   
2,532
 
Inventories, net
   
67,023
   
64,919
 
Prepaid expenses
   
52,080
   
53,262
 
Investments, fixed maturities
   
681,801
   
695,958
 
Investments, other
   
178,699
   
209,361
 
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net
   
44,514
   
47,821
 
Other assets
   
95,123
   
102,094
 
Related party assets
   
245,179
   
270,468
 
Total
   
1,625,977
   
1,832,053
 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost;
             
Land
   
202,917
   
175,785
 
Buildings and improvements
   
802,289
   
739,603
 
Furniture and equipment
   
301,751
   
281,371
 
Rental trailers and other rental equipment
   
200,208
   
201,273
 
Rental trucks
   
1,604,123
   
1,331,891
 
SAC Holding II - PP&E
   
80,349
   
79,217
 
Subtotal
   
3,191,637
   
2,809,140
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(1,294,566
)
 
(1,273,975
)
Total property, plant and equipment
   
1,897,071
   
1,535,165
 
Total assets
 
$
3,523,048
 
$
3,367,218
 
 
 
Liabilities & stockholders’ equity
             
Liabilities:
             
Accounts payable & accrued expenses
 
$
251,197
 
$
235,878
 
AMERCO notes and loans payable
   
1,181,165
   
965,634
 
SAC Holding II notes & loans payable
   
74,887
   
76,232
 
Policy benefits & losses, claims &loss expenses payable
   
768,751
   
800,413
 
Liabilities from investment contracts
   
386,640
   
449,149
 
Other policyholders’ funds & liabilities
   
10,563
   
7,705
 
Deferred income
   
16,478
   
21,346
 
Deferred income taxes
   
113,170
   
108,092
 
Related party liabilities
   
2,099
   
7,165
 
Total liabilities
   
2,804,950
   
2,671,614
 
Stockholders’ Equity:
             
Series A common stock
   
-
   
929
 
Common stock
   
10,497
   
9,568
 
Additional paid-in-capital
   
375,412
   
367,655
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(41,779
)
 
(28,902
)
Retained earnings
   
849,300
   
773,784
 
Cost of common shares in treasury, net
   
(467,198
)
 
(418,092
)
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares
   
(8,134
)
 
(9,338
)
Total stockholders’ equity
   
718,098
   
695,604
 
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity
 
$
3,523,048
 
$
3,367,218
 



AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
   
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Revenues:
         
Self-moving equipment rentals
 
$
295,476
 
$
302,195
 
Self-storage revenues
   
31,812
   
29,966
 
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales
   
49,004
   
47,350
 
Property management fees
   
7,407
   
8,637
 
Life insurance premiums
   
28,906
   
28,783
 
Property and casualty insurance premiums
   
5,928
   
5,829
 
Net investment and interest income
   
18,336
   
14,221
 
Other revenue
   
8,328
   
9,001
 
Total revenues
   
445,197
   
445,982
 
 
             
Costs and expenses:
             
Operating expenses
   
266,819
   
253,129
 
Commission expenses
   
34,551
   
36,338
 
Cost of sales
   
28,914
   
27,798
 
Benefits and losses
   
27,816
   
27,935
 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
   
2,467
   
6,455
 
Lease expense
   
36,949
   
35,726
 
Depreciation, net
   
56,455
   
39,437
 
Total costs and expenses
   
453,971
   
426,818
 
               
Earnings (loss) from operations
   
(8,774
)
 
19,164
 
Interest expense
   
(21,100
)
 
(16,809
)
Pretax earnings (loss)
   
(29,874
)
 
2,355
 
Income tax (expense)/benefit
   
14,214
   
(555
)
Net earnings (loss)
   
(15,660
)
 
1,800
 
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(3,240
)
 
(3,240
)
Loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(18,900
)
$
(1,440
)
Basic and diluted loss per common share
 
$
(0.89
)
$
(0.07
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
             
Basic and diluted shares
   
20,682,087
   
20,887,258
 













AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
   
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Revenues:
         
Self-moving equipment rentals
 
$
1,476,579
 
$
1,503,569
 
Self-storage revenues
   
126,424
   
119,742
 
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales
   
224,722
   
223,721
 
Property management fees
   
21,154
   
21,195
 
Life insurance premiums
   
120,399
   
118,833
 
Property and casualty insurance premiums
   
24,335
   
26,001
 
Net investment and interest income
   
61,093
   
53,094
 
Other revenue
   
30,891
   
40,471
 
Total revenues
   
2,085,597
   
2,106,626
 
 
             
Costs and expenses:
             
Operating expenses
   
1,080,897
   
1,080,990
 
Commission expenses
   
177,008
   
180,101
 
Cost of sales
   
117,648
   
113,135
 
Benefits and losses
   
118,725
   
117,160
 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
   
17,138
   
24,261
 
Lease expense
   
149,044
   
142,781
 
Depreciation, net
   
189,589
   
142,817
 
Total costs and expenses
   
1,850,049
   
1,801,245
 
               
Earnings from operations
   
235,548
   
305,381
 
Interest expense
   
(82,756
)
 
(69,481
)
Fees on early extinguishment of debt
   
(6,969
)
 
(35,627
)
Pretax earnings
   
145,823
   
200,273
 
Income tax expense
   
(55,270
)
 
(79,119
)
Net earnings
   
90,553
   
121,154
 
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(12,963
)
 
(12,963
)
Earnings available to common shareholders
 
$
77,590
 
$
108,191
 
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
$
3.72
 
$
5.19
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
             
Basic and diluted shares
   
20,838,570
   
20,857,108
 







NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

 


   
Year Ended
 
   
March 31, 2007
 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
     
AMERCO and Consolidated Entities
     
Earnings per common share basic and diluted
 
$
3.72
 
Non-recurring refinancing charges, net of taxes
   
0.20
 
Earnings per common share basic and diluted before non-recurring refinancing charges
 
$
3.92
 
         
Nonrecurring fees on early extinguishment of debt
 
$
(6,969
)
Income tax benefit
   
2,718
 
Nonrecurring fees on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes
 
$
(4,251
)
Non recurring fees on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes, per common share basic and diluted
 
$
(0.20
)
Weighted average shares outstanding: basic and diluted
   
20,838,570
 

   
Year Ended
 
   
March 31, 2006
 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
     
AMERCO and Consolidated Entities
     
Earnings per common share basic and diluted
 
$
5.19
 
Non-recurring refinancing charges, net of taxes
   
1.08
 
Earnings per common share basic and diluted before non-recurring refinancing charges
 
$
6.27
 
Nonrecurring fees on early extinguishment of debt
   
(35,627
)
Income tax benefit
 
$
13,101
 
Nonrecurring fees on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes
   
(22,526
)
Non recurring fees on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes, per common share basic and diluted
 
$
(1.08
)
Weighted average shares outstanding: basic and diluted
 
$
20,857,108