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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020

 

OR

     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ___________________________ to ____________________________________________

 

Commission File Number 0-20797

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Texas74-1733016
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)  

 

555 I.H. 35 South, Suite 500

New Braunfels, Texas 78130

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(830) 302-5200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 ☑          No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☑          No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer ☐Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller Reporting company
    
   Emerging growth company 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).                                                  Yes           No ☑

 

Indicated below is the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of July 31, 2020.

 

 Number of Shares
Title of Class Outstanding
Class A Common Stock, $.01 Par Value27,989,698
Class B Common Stock, $.01 Par Value8,408,897

                          

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value

RUSHA

NASDAQ Global Select Market

Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par value

RUSHB

NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

 

 

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

  

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page
     
Item 1. Financial Statements  
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income - For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited) 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited) 5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)  7
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 8
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 14
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  28
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 28
     
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 29
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 29
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 29
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 29
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 29
     
Item 5. Other Information 29
     
Item 6. Exhibits 30
     
SIGNATURES  

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements.

 

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(In Thousands, Except Shares)

 

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 
  

(unaudited)

     

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $215,556  $181,620 

Accounts receivable (less allowances for credit losses of $1,312 and $1,424, respectively)

  162,677   183,704 

Inventories, net

  1,004,624   1,326,080 

Prepaid expenses and other

  15,482   20,728 

Assets held for sale

     419 

Total current assets

  1,398,339   1,712,551 

Property and equipment, net

  1,251,876   1,279,931 

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

  57,266   57,197 

Goodwill, net

  292,142   292,142 

Other assets, net

  64,978   65,508 

Total assets

 $3,064,601  $3,407,329 
         

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Floor plan notes payable

 $724,946  $996,336 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  177,742   189,265 

Current maturities of finance lease obligations

  24,223   22,892 

Current maturities of operating lease obligations

  9,939   10,114 

Trade accounts payable

  98,011   133,697 

Customer deposits

  17,609   42,695 

Accrued expenses

  111,183   112,390 

Total current liabilities

  1,163,653   1,507,389 

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

  408,580   438,413 

Finance lease obligations, net of current maturities

  82,145   69,478 

Operating lease obligations, net of current maturities

  47,922   47,555 

Other long-term liabilities

  21,881   20,704 

Deferred income taxes, net

  153,860   164,297 

Shareholders’ equity:

        

Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding in 2020 and 2019

      

Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 60,000,000 Class A shares and 20,000,000 Class B shares authorized; 27,728,493 Class A shares and 8,410,440 Class B shares outstanding in 2020; and 27,953,648 Class A shares and 8,240,486 Class B shares outstanding in 2019

  471   465 

Additional paid-in capital

  414,812   397,267 

Treasury stock, at cost: 5,610,906 Class A shares and 5,360,832 Class B shares in 2020 and 5,055,783 Class A shares and 5,306,341 Class B shares in 2019

  (324,031)  (304,129)

Retained earnings

  1,095,976   1,065,553 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

  (668)  337 

Total shareholders’ equity

  1,186,560   1,159,493 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $3,064,601  $3,407,329 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

June 30,

   

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                 

Revenues

                               

New and used commercial vehicle sales

  $ 559,062     $ 1,024,801     $ 1,348,616     $ 1,863,084  

Aftermarket products and services sales

    377,553       448,166       805,531       886,520  

Lease and rental sales

    57,290       61,591       118,071       121,024  

Finance and insurance

    4,960       6,401       9,427       13,011  

Other

    3,647       3,602       7,530       9,239  

Total revenue

    1,002,512       1,544,561       2,289,175       2,892,878  

Cost of products sold

                               

New and used commercial vehicle sales

    521,494       951,121       1,250,033       1,719,538  

Aftermarket products and services sales

    237,196       272,636       508,611       545,825  

Lease and rental sales

    51,491       51,298       103,699       101,093  

Total cost of products sold

    810,181       1,275,055       1,862,343       2,366,456  

Gross profit

    192,331       269,506       426,832       526,422  

Selling, general and administrative expense

    156,195       193,981       341,269       381,162  

Depreciation and amortization expense

    14,516       13,594       28,846       26,519  

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

    1,381       (139 )     1,481       (82 )

Operating income

    23,001       61,792       58,198       118,659  

Other income

    1,720       690       2,961       739  

Interest expense, net

    2,209       8,072       6,978       15,430  

Income before taxes

    22,512       54,410       54,181       103,968  

Income tax provision

    5,696       12,789       14,258       25,243  

Net income

  $ 16,816     $ 41,621     $ 39,923     $ 78,725  
                                 

Earnings per common share:

                               

Basic

  $ 0.46     $ 1.13     $ 1.10     $ 2.14  

Diluted

  $ 0.46     $ 1.10     $ 1.08     $ 2.08  
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    36,291       36,852       36,387       36,847  

Diluted

    36,900       37,695       37,113       37,764  
                                 

Dividends declared per common share

  $ 0.13     $ 0.12     $ 0.26     $ 0.24  
                                 

Comprehensive income

  $ 17,741     $ 41,116     $ 38,918     $ 78,604  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Common Stock

                  

Accumulated

     
  

Shares

Outstanding

  

$0.01

Par

  

Additional

Paid-In

  

 

Treasury

  

 

Retained

  

Other

Comprehensive

     
  

Class A

  Class B  

Value

  

Capital

  

Stock

  

Earnings

  

Income

  

Total

 
                                 

Balance, December 31, 2019

  27,954   8,240  $465  $397,267  $(304,129) $1,065,553  $337  $1,159,493 

Stock options exercised and stock awards

  73      1   1,421            1,422 

Stock-based compensation related to stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan

           8,553            8,553 

Vesting of restricted share awards

     224   2   (2,416)           (2,414)

Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

  61      1   1,900            1,901 

Common stock repurchases

  (555)  (54)        (19,902)        (19,902)

Dividend Class A common stock

                 (3,646)     (3,646)

Dividend Class B common stock

                 (1,108)     (1,108)

Other comprehensive income

                    (1,930)  (1,930)

Net income

                 23,107      23,107 

Balance, March 31, 2020

  27,533   8,410  $469  $406,725  $(324,031) $1,083,906  $(1,593) $1,165,476 

Stock options exercised and stock awards

  195      2   4,529            4,531 

Stock-based compensation related to stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan

           3,586            3,586 

Vesting of restricted share awards

           (28)           (28)

Dividend Class A common stock

                 (3,581)     (3,581)

Dividend Class B common stock

                 (1,165)     (1,165)

Other comprehensive income

                    925   9251,681 

Net income

                 16,816      16,816 

Balance, June 30, 2020

  27,728   8,410  $471  $414,812  $(324,031) $1,095,976  $(668) $1,186,560 

 

 

 

   

Common Stock

                                   

Accumulated

         
   

Shares

Outstanding

   

$0.01

Par

   

Additional

Paid-In

   

 

Treasury

   

 

Retained

   

Other

Comprehensive

         
   

Class A

    Class B    

Value

   

Capital

   

Stock

   

Earnings

   

Income

   

Total

 
                                                                 

Balance, December 31, 2018

    28,710       8,290     $ 458     $ 370,025     $ (245,842 )   $ 942,287     $     $ 1,066,928  

Stock options exercised and stock awards

    59             1       1,230                         1,231  

Stock-based compensation related to stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan

                      8,836                         8,836  

Vesting of restricted share awards

          226       2       (2,317 )                       (2,315 )

Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

    57             1       1,680                         1,681  

Common stock repurchases

    (639 )     (53 )                 (26,048 )                 (26,048 )

Dividend Class A common stock

                                  (3,389 )           (3,389 )

Dividend Class B common stock

                                  (991 )           (991 )

Other comprehensive income

                                        384       384  

Net income

                                  37,104             37,104  

Balance, March 31, 2019

    28,187       8,463     $ 462     $ 379,454     $ (271,890 )   $ 975,011     $ 384     $ 1,083,421  

Stock options exercised and stock awards

    87                   1,745                         1,745  

Stock-based compensation related to stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan

                      4,258                         4,258  

Vesting of restricted share awards

                      (517 )                       (517 )

Common stock repurchases

    (251 )     (67 )                 (12,062 )                 (12,062 )

Dividend Class A common stock

                                  (3,387 )           (3,387 )

Dividend Class B common stock

                                  (1,050 )           (1,050 )

Other comprehensive income

                                        (505 )     (505 )

Net income

                                  41,621             41,621  

Balance, June 30, 2019

    28,023       8,396     $ 462     $ 384,940     $ (283,952 )   $ 1,012,195     $ (121 )   $ 1,113,524  

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net income

  $ 39,923     $ 78,725  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    89,897       84,982  

Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment

    (1,481 )     82  

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and employee stock purchases

    12,139       13,094  

Deferred income tax expense

    (10,437 )     4,901  

Change in accounts and notes receivable, net

    21,027       (39,008 )

Change in inventories, net

    358,945       (136,611 )

Change in prepaid expenses and other, net

    5,246       (5,297 )

Change in trade accounts payable

    (36,147 )     15,717  

Payments on floor plan notes payable – trade, net

    (32,609 )     (9,801 )

Change in customer deposits

    (25,086 )     (7,297 )

Change in accrued expenses

    (1,207 )     (30,571 )

Other, net

    (2,000 )     (859 )

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    418,210       (31,943 )

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Acquisition of property and equipment

    (82,236 )     (153,073 )

Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment

    5,342       1,950  

Business acquisitions

          (10,168 )

Purchase of equity method investment and call option

          (22,499 )

Change in other assets

    2,515       2,109  

Net cash (used in) investing activities

    (74,379 )     (181,681 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

(Payments) draws on floor plan notes payable – non-trade, net

    (238,781 )     176,918  

Proceeds from long-term debt

    119,348       106,083  

Draws on line of credit

          135,000  

Principal payments on long-term debt

    (160,704 )     (99,982 )

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

    (5,768 )     (4,358 )

Payments on line of credit

          (75,000 )

Debt issuance costs

          (731 )

Proceeds from issuance of shares relating to employee stock options and employee stock purchases

    5,412       1,825  

Payments of cash dividends

    (9,500 )     (8,817 )

Common stock repurchased

    (19,902 )     (37,694 )

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (309,895 )     193,244  

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    33,936       (20,380 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    181,620       131,726  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 215,556     $ 111,346  

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid during the period for:

               

Interest

  $ 22,559     $ 28,573  

Income taxes, net of refunds

  $ 165     $ 33,771  

Noncash activities:

               

Assets acquired under finance leases

  $ 26,492     $ 15,327  

Common stock repurchased

  $     $ 416  

Guaranty agreement

  $     $ 5,025  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1 – Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Rush Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All adjustments have been made to the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements, which, in the opinion of the Company’s management, are necessary for a fair presentation of its operating results. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. It is recommended that these interim consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim periods or the full fiscal year.

 

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

 

Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (“Topic 326”): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, was issued in June 2016. Under Topic 326, existing guidance on reporting credit losses for trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities and other instruments have been replaced with a new forward-looking "expected loss" model that has resulted in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. Under Topic 326, the Company is required to use a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model that immediately recognizes an estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the life of the financial instruments that are within the scope of Topic 326. The CECL model uses a broader range of reasonable and supportable information in the development of credit loss estimates. The Company adopted Topic 326 on January 1, 2020, and the new standard did not result in a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. For a complete discussion of accounting for credit losses, see Note 12 – Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

COVID-19 Risks and Uncertainties

 

In March 2020, the World Health Organization made the assessment that COVID-19 could be characterized as a pandemic, and the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. The Company’s nationwide network of commercial vehicle dealerships are classified as “essential businesses” and have remained operational across the Company’s dealership network. Despite the dealerships remaining open, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on our financial results during the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The Company is unable to predict the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on its future business and operating results due to numerous uncertainties, including the duration and severity of the outbreak.

 

 

2 – Other Assets

 

ERP Platform

 

The total capitalized costs of the Company’s SAP enterprise resource planning software platform (“the ERP Platform”) of $7.9 million are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Other Assets. Amortization expense relating to the ERP Platform, which is recognized in depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, was $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, and $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company estimates that amortization expense relating to the ERP Platform will be approximately $1.5 million for the next year and $1.2 million for each of the next four years.

 

8

 

Franchise Rights

 

The Company’s only significant identifiable intangible assets, other than goodwill, are rights under franchise agreements with manufacturers. The fair value of the franchise right is determined at the acquisition date by discounting the projected cash flows specific to each acquisition. The carrying value of the Company’s manufacturer franchise rights was $7.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, and is included in Other Assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company has determined that manufacturer franchise rights have an indefinite life, as there are no economic or other factors that limit their useful lives and they are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely due to the historically long lives of the manufacturers’ brand names. Furthermore, to the extent that any agreements evidencing manufacturer franchise rights have expiration dates, the Company expects that it will be able to renew those agreements in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, the Company does not amortize manufacturer franchise rights.

 

Due to the fact that manufacturer franchise rights are specific to geographic region, the Company has determined that evaluating and including all locations acquired in the geographic region is the appropriate level for purposes of testing franchise rights for impairment. Management reviews indefinite-lived manufacturer franchise rights for impairment annually during the fourth quarter, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred. The Company is subject to financial statement risk to the extent that manufacturer franchise rights become impaired due to decreases in the fair market value of its individual franchises.

 

The significant estimates and assumptions used by management in assessing the recoverability of manufacturer franchise rights include estimated future cash flows, present value discount rate and other factors. Any changes in these estimates or assumptions could result in an impairment charge. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgment. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluations of manufacturer franchise rights can vary within a range of outcomes.

 

No impairment write-down was required in the period presented. The Company cannot predict the occurrence of certain events that might adversely affect the reported value of manufacturer franchise rights in the future.

 

Equity Method Investment and Call Option

 

On February 25, 2019, the Company acquired 50% of the equity interest in Rush Truck Centres of Canada Limited (“RTC Canada”), which acquired the operating assets of Tallman Group, the largest International Truck dealer in Canada. The Company was also granted a call option in the purchase agreement that provides the Company with the right to acquire the remaining 50% equity interest in RTC Canada until the close of business on February 25, 2024. The value of the Company’s call option was $3.6 million as of June 30, 2020, and is reported in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Guaranty Agreement (“Guaranty”) with Bank of Montreal (“BMO”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to guaranty up to CAD250 million (the “Guaranty Cap”) of certain credit facilities entered into by and between Tallman Truck Centre Limited (“TTCL”) and BMO. The Company owned a 50% equity interest in TTCL, which was the sole owner of RTC Canada. Later in 2019, RTC Canada and TTCL were amalgamated into RTC Canada. Interest, fees and expenses incurred by BMO to enforce its rights with respect to the guaranteed obligations and its rights against the Company under the Guaranty are not subject to the Guaranty Cap. In exchange for the Guaranty, RTC Canada is receiving a reduced rate of interest on its credit facilities with BMO. The Guaranty was valued at $4.9 million as of June 30, 2020 and $5.1 million as of December 31, 2019, and is included in the investment in RTC Canada. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s investment in RTC Canada is $27.2 million. The Company’s equity income in RTC Canada is included in Other income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

 

3 Commitments and Contingencies

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation arising out of its operations in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains liability insurance, including product liability coverage, in amounts deemed adequate by management. To date, aggregate costs to us for claims, including product liability actions, have not been material. However, an uninsured or partially insured claim, or claim for which indemnification is not available, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. The Company believes that there are no claims or litigation pending, the outcome of which could have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations. However, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations for the fiscal period in which such resolution occurred.

 

 

 

4 – Earnings Per Share

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Numerator:

                

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share – Net income available to common shareholders

 $16,816  $41,621  $39,923  $78,725 

Denominator–

                

Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted average shares outstanding

  36,291   36,852   36,387   36,847 

Effect of dilutive securities–

                

Employee stock options and restricted stock awards

  609   843   726   917 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares outstanding and assumed conversions

  36,900   37,695   37,113   37,764 

Basic earnings per common share

 $0.46  $1.13  $1.10  $2.14 

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents

 $0.46  $1.10  $1.08  $2.08 

 

Options to purchase shares of common stock that were outstanding for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019, which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive are as follows (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Weighted average anti-dilutive options

  1,671   1,397   1,433   1,186 

 

 

5 Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards

 

Valuation and Expense Information

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718-10, Compensation – Stock Compensation, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to our employees and directors, including employee stock options, restricted stock unit awards, restricted stock awards and employee stock purchases related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan based on estimated fair values.

 

Stock-based compensation expense, calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for employee stock options, and included in selling, general and administrative expense, was $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Stock-based compensation expense, included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was $12.1 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was $13.1 million.

 

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $10.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested employee stock options to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years and $11.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units and restricted stock awards to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.

 

 

6 – Financial Instruments and Fair Value 

 

The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and floor plan notes payable. The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments approximate fair value due either to their short-term nature or existence of variable interest rates, which approximate market rates. Certain methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of financial instruments at June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019. The carrying value of current assets and current liabilities approximates the fair value due to the short maturity of these items.

 

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is based on secondary market indicators. Because the Company’s debt is not quoted, estimates are based on each obligation’s characteristics, including remaining maturities, interest rate, credit rating, collateral and liquidity. Accordingly, the Company concluded that the valuation measurement inputs of its long-term debt represent, at its lowest level, current market interest rates available to the Company for similar debt and the Company’s current credit standing. The carrying amount of such debt approximates fair value.

 

 

 

7 – Segment Information

 

The Company currently has one reportable business segment - the Truck Segment. The Truck Segment includes the Company’s operation of a nationwide network of commercial vehicle dealerships that provide an integrated one-stop source for the commercial vehicle needs of its customers, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles; aftermarket parts, service and collision center facilities; and financial services, including the financing of new and used commercial vehicle purchases, insurance products and truck leasing and rentals. The commercial vehicle dealerships are deemed a single reporting unit because they have similar economic characteristics. The Company’s chief operating decision maker considers the entire Truck Segment, not individual dealerships or departments within its dealerships, when making decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assessing its performance.

 

The Company also has revenues attributable to three other operating segments. These segments include a retail tire company, an insurance agency and a guest ranch operation and are included in the All Other column below. None of these segments has ever met any of the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments.

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates performance based on income before income taxes, not including extraordinary items.

The following table contains summarized information about reportable segment revenues, segment income or loss from continuing operations and segment assets for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):

 

  

Truck
Segment

  

 

All Other

  

 

Total

 

As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2020

            

Revenues from external customers

 $998,739  $3,773  $1,002,512 

Segment operating income

  22,678   323   23,001 

Segment income before taxes

  22,260   252   22,512 

Segment assets

  3,021,241   43,360   3,064,601 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020

            

Revenues from external customers

 $2,282,118  $7,057  $2,289,175 

Segment operating income

  58,129   69   58,198 

Segment income before taxes

  54,253   (72)  54,181 
             

As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

            

Revenues from external customers

 $1,540,237  $4,324  $1,544,561 

Segment operating income

  61,579   213   61,792 

Segment income before taxes

  54,269   141   54,410 

Segment assets

  3,490,254   40,441   3,530,695 

For the six months ended June 30, 2019

            

Revenues from external customers

 $2,884,686  $8,192  $2,892,878 

Segment operating income

  118,321   338   118,659 

Segment income before taxes

  103,774   194   103,968 

 

 

8 – Income Taxes

 

The Company had unrecognized income tax benefits totaling $3.0 million as a component of accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the total of which, if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. An unfavorable settlement may require a charge to income tax expense and a favorable resolution would be recognized as a reduction to income tax expense. The Company recognizes accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company had approximately $144,000 accrued for the payment of interest as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. No amounts were accrued for penalties.

 

The Company does not anticipate a significant change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2020, the tax years ended December 31, 2016 through 2019 remained subject to audit by federal tax authorities, and the tax years ended December 31, 2015 through 2019 remained subject to audit by state tax authorities.

 

11

 

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act)

 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the CARES Act. The Company evaluated the provisions of the CARES Act as of June 30, 2020, with no material effect on the financial statements. Provisions of the CARES Act may result in deferral of payment of certain taxes.

 

 

9Revenue

 

The Company’s revenues are primarily generated from the sale of finished products to customers. Those sales predominantly contain a single delivery element and revenue for such sales is recognized when the customer obtains control, which is typically when the finished product is delivered to the customer. The Company’s material revenue streams have been identified as the following: the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, arrangement of associated commercial vehicle financing and insurance contracts, the performance of commercial vehicle repair services and the sale of commercial vehicle parts. Taxes collected from customers relating to product sales and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from revenues.  

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s disaggregated revenue by revenue source for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2020

  

June 30, 2019

  

June 30, 2020

  

June 30, 2019

 

Commercial vehicle sales revenue

 $559,062  $1,024,801  $1,348,616  $1,863,084 

Parts revenue

  211,804   254,664   448,402   501,981 

Commercial vehicle repair service revenue

  165,749   193,502   357,129   384,539 

Finance revenue

  2,523   3,558   4,879   7,653 

Insurance revenue

  2,437   2,843   4,548   5,358 

Other revenue

  3,647   3,602   7,530   9,239 

Total

 $945,222  $1,482,970  $2,171,104  $2,771,854 

 

All of the Company's performance obligations are generally transferred to customers at a point in time. The Company does not have any material contract assets or contract liabilities on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019. Revenues related to commercial vehicle sales, parts sales, commercial vehicle repair service, finance and the majority of other revenues are related to the Truck Segment.

 

 

10 – Leases

 

Lease of Vehicles as Lessor 

 

The Company leases commercial vehicles to customers primarily over periods of one to ten years. The Company does not separate lease and nonlease components. Nonlease components typically consist of maintenance and licensing for the commercial vehicle. The variable nonlease components are generally based on mileage. Some leases contain an option for the lessee to purchase the commercial vehicle.

 

The Company’s policy is to depreciate its lease fleet using a straight-line method over each customer’s contractual lease term. The lease unit is depreciated to a residual value that approximates fair value at the expiration of the lease term. This policy results in the Company realizing reasonable gross margins while the unit is in service and a corresponding gain or loss on sale when the unit is sold at the end of the lease term.

 

Sales-type leases are recognized by the Company as lease receivables. The lessee obtains control of the underlying asset and the Company recognizes sales revenue upon lease commencement. The receivable for sales-type leases as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, in the amount of $5.6 million is reflected in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

12

 

Rental income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2020

  

June 30, 2019

  

June 30, 2020

  

June 30, 2019

 

Minimum rental payments

 $50,195  $53,585  $103,368  $105,327 

Nonlease payments

  7,095   8,006   14,703   15,697 

Total

 $57,290  $61,591  $118,071  $121,024 

 

 

11Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

The following table shows the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (in thousands):

 

Balance as of December 31, 2019

 $337 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  (1,930)

Balance as of March 31, 2020

 $(1,593)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  925 

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 $(668)

 

The equity method investment in RTC Canada was valued using the exchange rate of one US Dollar equals 1.3587 Canadian dollars as of June 30, 2020. The adjustment is reflected in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

 

12 – Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The Company adopted Topic 326 on January 1, 2020. The Company did not recognize an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings because the new accounting standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. The Company establishes an allowance for credit losses to present the net amount of accounts receivable expected to be collected. Under Topic 326, the Company is required to remeasure expected credit losses for financial instruments held on the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable forecasts.

 

Accounts receivable consists primarily of commercial vehicle sales, manufacturers’ receivables, leasing and parts and service receivables and other trade receivables. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses based on the probability of default, its historical rate of losses, aging and current economic conditions. The Company’s assessment of future losses in the first six months of 2020 considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on forecasted economic trends. The Company writes off account balances when it has exhausted reasonable collection efforts and determined that the likelihood of collection is remote. These write-offs are charged against the allowance for credit losses.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the allowance for credit losses (in thousands):

 

  

 

Balance

December 31,
2019

  

Provision for
the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2020

  

Write offs
Against
Allowance,
net of
Recoveries

  

 

Balance

June 30, 2020

 
                 

Commercial vehicle receivables

 $11  $95  $  $106 

Manufacturers’ receivables

  410   576   (809)  177 

Leasing, parts and service receivables

  989   543   (583)  949 

Other receivables

  14   73   (7)  80 

Total

 $1,424  $1,287  $(1,399) $1,312 

 

 

 

ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q (or otherwise made by the Company or on the Company’s behalf from time to time in other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), news releases, conferences, website postings or otherwise) that are not statements of historical fact constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified. Forward-looking statements include statements about the Company’s financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management of the Company for future operations, as well as statements regarding the effects COVID-19 may have on our business and financial results. These forward-looking statements reflect the best judgments of the Company about the future events and trends based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Use of the words “may,” “should,” “continue,” “plan,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” and “intend” and words or phrases of similar import, as they relate to the Company or its subsidiaries or Company management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Please read Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as supplemented by Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, for a discussion of certain of those risks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have a material adverse effect on future results. Although the Company believes that its expectations are reasonable as of the date of this Form 10-Q, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements unless securities laws require it to do so, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

The following comments should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Note Regarding Trademarks Commonly Used in the Company’s Filings

 

Peterbilt® is a registered trademark of Peterbilt Motors Company. PACCAR® is a registered trademark of PACCAR, Inc. PacLease® is a registered trademark of PACCAR Leasing Corporation. Navistar® is a registered trademark of Navistar International Corporation. International® is a registered trademark of Navistar International Transportation Corp. Idealease is a registered trademark of Idealease, Inc. aka Idealease of North America, Inc. Blue Bird® is a registered trademark of Blue Bird Investment Corporation. IC Bus® is a registered trademark of IC Bus, LLC. FUSO® is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. Hino® is a registered trademark of Hino Motors, Ltd. Isuzu® is a registered trademark of Isuzu Motors Limited. Ford Motor Credit Company® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. Ford® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. SAP® is a registered trademark of SAP Aktiengesellschaft. This report contains additional trade names or trademarks of other companies. Our use of such trade names or trademarks should not imply any endorsement or relationship with such companies.

 

General

 

Rush Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated in Texas in 1965 and consists of one reportable segment, the Truck Segment, and conducts business through its subsidiaries. Our principal offices are located at 555 IH 35 South, Suite 500, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.

 

We are a full-service, integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services. The Truck Segment includes our operation of a network of commercial vehicle dealerships under the name “Rush Truck Centers.” Rush Truck Centers primarily sell commercial vehicles manufactured by Peterbilt, International, Hino, Ford, Isuzu, FUSO, IC Bus or Blue Bird. Through our strategically located network of Rush Truck Centers, we provide one-stop service for the needs of our commercial vehicle customers, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts sales, service and repair facilities, financing, leasing and rental, and insurance products.

 

Our Rush Truck Centers are principally located in high traffic areas throughout the United States. Since commencing operations as a Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealer in 1966, we have grown to operate over 100 Rush Truck Centers in 22 states.

 

Our business strategy consists of providing solutions to the commercial vehicle industry through our network of commercial vehicle dealerships. We offer an integrated approach to meeting customer needs by providing service, parts and collision repairs in addition to new and used commercial vehicle sales and leasing, plus financial services, vehicle upfitting, CNG fuel systems and vehicle telematics products. We intend to continue to implement our business strategy, reinforce customer loyalty and remain a market leader by continuing to develop our Rush Truck Centers as we expand our product offerings and extend our dealership network through strategic acquisitions of new locations and opening new dealerships to enable us to better serve our customers.

 

 

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Our Business

 

Rush Truck Centers are classified as “essential businesses” and our dealership network has remained operational since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, although some hours of operation have been modified. Despite our dealerships remaining open, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on our revenues in the second quarter of 2020, and we expect that the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our revenues, and business in general, will be substantial for the foreseeable future.  However, based on current market conditions and the steps we have taken to reduce expenses, we believe the worst of the pandemic’s effect on our business may be behind us.

 

We are monitoring and complying with CDC guidelines for limiting the spread of COVID-19 and complying with all applicable federal, state and local executive orders. We also provide employees who are unable to work as a direct result of COVID-19 with up to two weeks of additional sick leave despite the fact that we are not legally obligated to do so. In accordance with CDC guidelines, we have mandated that all employees stay at least 6 feet away from each other and our customers. In addition, we are requiring all our employees to wear face coverings, regardless of whether state or local laws require face coverings, and we are cleaning and disinfecting our facilities on a regular basis. We are also providing curbside parts pick-up, online parts ordering and web-based vehicle service communication to reduce in-person interactions. Our service teams are minimizing contact with customers and taking extra precautions to keep high-touch areas on customer vehicles clean and disinfected.

 

Commercial Vehicle Sales

 

All of the commercial vehicle manufacturers that we represent have resumed operations and their plants are currently producing vehicles.

 

Aftermarket Products and Services

 

With respect to our parts, service and collision center operations (collectively, “Aftermarket Products and Services”), with only a few minor exceptions, our parts supply chain has remained uninterrupted to-date. We believe that the investments we have made over the years in our aftermarket strategic initiatives have enabled us to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our Aftermarket Products and Service business.

 

Rental and Leasing Operations

 

With respect to our rental and leasing operations during the second quarter, we allowed certain credit-worthy customers that serve industries that have been dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to skip up to three months of lease payments and either extend the lease term by three months or increase the remaining payments and keep the same lease term.  The majority of these customers have resumed payments.

 

Liquidity

 

As of June 30, 2020, our total net liquidity was approximately $321.3 million, including $215.6 million in cash and $105.7 million available under our various credit agreements, excluding our floor plan credit agreements. Our working capital facility (“the Working Capital Facility”) with BMO Harris Bank N.A. (“BMO Harris”) includes up to $100.0 million of revolving credit loans that are available to us for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. We currently have no outstanding draws on this line of credit. We continue to believe that we are well positioned to navigate the economic and industry challenges that may lie ahead as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second quarter of 2020, we continued the expense reduction measures that we initiated in the first quarter. At this time, we do not anticipate making any further substantial, non-routine expense reductions as a result of the pandemic. For further discussion of our liquidity, see the Liquidity and Capital Resources discussion set forth herein.

  

 

Outlook

 

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown orders that forced many businesses to close, combined with the previously expected industry downturn in new commercial vehicle sales, had a significant negative impact on our financial results in the second quarter.  To address the challenging market conditions, we expeditiously implemented steps to appropriately reduce expenses in order to maintain profitability.  Based on current market conditions, we believe that the worst may be behind us.  However, we expect that any recovery will be intermittent and gradual, and that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to negatively impact our business for the foreseeable future.  With the expense reductions we have put in place over the past two quarters, we feel our business is rightsized to meet the demands of the market while ensuring our long-term financial strength.  In recognition of our belief in our financial stability during these uncertain times, we increased the amount of our second quarter dividend by 7.7% over the amount of our first quarter dividend and lifted the previously announced suspension of our stock repurchase program.

 

A.C.T. Research Co., LLC (“A.C.T. Research”), a commercial vehicle industry data and forecasting service provider, currently forecasts new U.S. Class 8 retail sales to be 159,000 units in 2020, which would represent a 43.5% decrease compared to 2019.   As anticipated, our Class 8 new truck sales in the second quarter were down significantly from the same time period in 2019 due to the anticipated industry downturn in new Class 8 truck sales and the COVID-19 pandemic.  New truck sales were further impacted by production shutdowns in the beginning of the second quarter by the truck manufacturers we represent.  While we are beginning to see quoting activity increase, we believe customers remain hesitant to purchase new vehicles due to uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy and the upcoming presidential election.

 

With respect to new U.S. Class 4-7 retail sales, A.C.T. Research currently forecasts retail sales to be 176,500 units in 2020, which would represent a 33.9% decrease compared to 2019.  Similar to our Class 8 new truck sales, our second quarter Class 4 through 7 new commercial vehicle sales were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the overall industry downturn.  The current uncertainty about the COVID-19 pandemic and our economy is a particular concern for our medium-duty customers, as many are small businesses.  We believe our medium-duty truck sales will continue to be negatively impacted by the pandemic and overall weakness of the economy.

 

            With respect to our Aftermarket Products and Services business, our second quarter revenues declined significantly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  As noted above, we expect that any recovery in our Aftermarket Products and Services business will be gradual, and that COVID-19 will continue to impact our Aftermarket Products and Services revenues for the foreseeable future. 

 

            It should be noted that the declines we saw in our revenues from both commercial vehicle sales and Aftermarket Products and Services sales were generally consistent with the declines in the commercial vehicle industry as a whole during the second quarter.  We believe that the worst of the industry downturn may be behind us.  However, there is still tremendous uncertainly regarding the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thus, we cannot provide an outlook for the full year 2020, other than to reiterate that we expect that the negative impact on our revenues, and business in general, will be substantial for the foreseeable future.  As soon as we believe that we can make reasonable assumptions regarding our business outlook, we intend to start disclosing estimates on commercial vehicle sales, Aftermarket Products and Services sales and other financial metrics in our annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC as we have historically done. 

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. We believe the following accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by specific identification of new and used commercial vehicle inventory and by the first-in, first-out method for tires, parts and accessories. As the market value of our inventory typically declines over time, reserves are established based on historical loss experience and market trends. These reserves are charged to cost of sales and reduce the carrying value of our inventory on hand. An allowance is provided when it is anticipated that cost will exceed net realizable value less a reasonable profit margin.

 

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill is tested for impairment by reporting unit utilizing a two-step process at least annually, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The first step requires us to compare the fair value of the reporting unit (we consider our Truck Segment to be a reporting unit for purposes of this analysis), which is the same as the segment, to the respective carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, the goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying value is greater than the fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and a second step is required. In the second step of the analysis, the implied fair value of the goodwill is calculated as the excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the fair values assigned to its assets and liabilities. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill, the difference is recognized as an impairment loss.

 

We determine the fair value of our reporting unit using the discounted cash flow method. The discounted cash flow method uses various assumptions and estimates regarding revenue growth rates, future gross margins, future selling, general and administrative expenses and an estimated weighted average cost of capital. The analysis is based upon available information regarding expected future cash flows of each reporting unit discounted at rates consistent with the cost of capital specific to the reporting unit. This type of analysis contains uncertainties because it requires us to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding our knowledge of our industry, information provided by industry analysts and our current business strategy in light of present industry and economic conditions. If any of these assumptions change, or fail to materialize, the resulting decline in our estimated fair value could result in a material impairment charge to the goodwill associated with the reporting unit.

 

Goodwill was tested for impairment during the fourth quarter of 2019 and no impairment was required. The fair value of our reporting unit exceeded the carrying value of its net assets. As a result, we were not required to conduct the second step of the impairment test.

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the first quarter of 2020 we reviewed the estimates in our fourth quarter 2019 goodwill model and updated the projections for 2020 through 2024. Based on the revised projections, it was determined that no impairment of the Truck Segment goodwill was required. The duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic could result in future impairment charges for the Truck Segment. A prolonged pandemic could impact the results of operations due to changes to assumptions utilized in the determination of the estimated fair values of the Truck Segment reporting unit. Sales and earnings growth rates could be negatively impacted by reductions or changes in demand for our products.

 

Insurance Accruals

 

We are partially self-insured for a portion of the claims related to our property and casualty insurance programs, which requires us to make estimates regarding expected losses to be incurred. We engage a third-party administrator to assess any open claims and we adjust our accrual accordingly on a periodic basis. We are also partially self-insured for a portion of the claims related to our workers’ compensation and medical insurance programs. We use actuarial information provided from third-party administrators to calculate an accrual for claims incurred but not reported, and for the remaining portion of claims that have been reported.

 

Changes in the frequency, severity and development of existing claims could influence our reserve for claims and financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions we used to calculate our self-insured liabilities. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates or assumptions, we may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material.

 

Accounting for Income Taxes

 

Management’s judgment is required to determine the provisions for income taxes and to determine whether deferred tax assets will be realized in full or in part. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. When it is more likely than not that all or some portion of specific deferred income tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance must be established for the amount of deferred income tax assets that are determined not to be realizable. Accordingly, the facts and financial circumstances impacting deferred income tax assets are reviewed quarterly and management’s judgment is applied to determine the amount of valuation allowance required, if any, in any given period.

 

 

Our income tax returns are periodically audited by tax authorities. These audits include questions regarding our tax filing positions, including the timing and amount of deductions. In evaluating the exposures associated with our various tax filing positions, we adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits and income tax provision in the period in which an uncertain tax position is effectively settled, the statute of limitations expires for the relevant taxing authority to examine the tax position or when more information becomes available.

 

Our liability for unrecognized tax benefits contains uncertainties because management is required to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the exposures associated with our various filing positions. Our effective income tax rate is also affected by changes in tax law, the level of earnings and the results of tax audits. Although we believe that the judgments and estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ, and we may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material. An unfavorable tax settlement would generally require use of our cash and result in an increase in our effective income tax rate in the period of resolution. A favorable tax settlement would be recognized as a reduction in our effective income tax rate in the period of resolution. Our income tax expense includes the impact of reserve provisions and changes to reserves that we consider appropriate, as well as related interest.

 

Revenue Recognition 

  

Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), using the modified retrospective transition method.  This standard applies to all contracts with customers, except for contracts that are within the scope of other standards, such as leases, insurance, collaboration arrangements and financial instruments.  Under Topic 606, we recognize revenue when our customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services.  To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that we determine are within the scope of Topic 606, we perform the following five steps: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation.  We only apply the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that we will collect the consideration we are entitled to in exchange for the goods or services we transfer to the customer.  At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of Topic 606, we assess the goods or services promised within each contract and determine those that are performance obligations. We then assess whether each promised good or service is distinct and recognize as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.  

 

Leases

 

We lease commercial vehicles and real estate under finance and operating leases. We determine whether an arrangement is a lease at its inception. For leases with terms greater than twelve months, we record a lease asset and liability at the present value of lease payments over the term. Many of our leases include renewal options and termination options that are factored into our determination of lease payments when appropriate.

 

When available, we use the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments to present value; however, most of our leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, we must estimate our incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement.

 

We lease commercial vehicles that we own to customers. Lease and rental revenue is recognized over the period of the related lease or rental agreement. Variable rental revenue is recognized when it is earned.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

All trade receivables are reported on the consolidated balance sheet at their cost basis adjusted for any write-offs and net of allowances for credit losses. We maintain allowances for credit losses, which represent an estimate of expected losses over the remaining contractual life of our receivables considering current market conditions and estimates for supportable forecasts when appropriate. The estimate is a result of our ongoing assessments and evaluations of collectability, historical loss experience, and future expectations in estimating credit losses in each of our receivable portfolios (commercial vehicle receivables, manufacturers’ receivables, parts and service and leasing receivables and other trade receivables). For trade receivables, we use the probability of default and our historical loss experience rates by portfolio and apply them to a related aging analysis while also considering customer and/or economic risk where appropriate. Determination of the proper amount of allowances by portfolio requires management to exercise judgment about the timing, frequency and severity of credit losses that could materially affect the provision for credit losses and, as a result, net earnings. The allowances take into consideration numerous quantitative and qualitative factors that include receivable type, historical loss experience, collection experience, current economic conditions, estimates for supportable forecasts (when appropriate) and credit risk characteristics.

 

 

Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis includes our historical results of operations for the three months and six months periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

The following table sets forth certain financial data as a percentage of total revenues:

 

   

Three Months Ended
June 30,

   

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 

Revenue

                               

New and used commercial vehicle sales

    55.8

%

    66.4

%

    58.9

%

    64.4

%

Aftermarket products and services sales

    37.7       29.0       35.2       30.6  

Lease and rental sales

    5.7       4.0       5.2       4.2  

Finance and insurance

    0.5       0.4       0.4       0.5  

Other

    0.3       0.2       0.3       0.3  

Total revenues

    100.0       100.0       100.0       100.0  

Cost of products sold

    80.8       82.6       81.4       81.8  

Gross profit

 

19.2

      17.4       18.6       18.2  

Selling, general and administrative

    15.6       12.5       14.9       13.2  

Depreciation and amortization

    1.4       0.9       1.3       0.9  

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

    0.1       0.0       0.1       0.0  

Operating income

    2.3       4.0       2.5       4.1  

Other income

    0.2       0.0       0.1       0.0  

Interest expense, net

    0.2       0.5       0.3       0.5  

Income before income taxes

    2.3       3.5       2.3       3.6  

Provision for income taxes

    0.5       0.8       0.6       0.9  

Net income

    1.7

%

    2.7

%

    1.7

%

    2.7

%

 

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the percent of gross profit by revenue source:

 

   

Three Months Ended
June 30,

   

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 

Gross Profit:

                               

New and used commercial vehicle sales

 

19.5

   

 

27.3 %     27.3

%

    23.1

%

Aftermarket products and services sales

    73.0       65.1       69.6       64.7  

Lease and rental sales

    3.0       3.8       3.4       3.8  

Finance and insurance

    2.6       2.4       2.2       2.5  

Other

    1.9       1.4       1.7       1.7  

Total gross profit

    100.0

%

    100.0

%

    100.0

%

    100.0

%

 

 

The following table sets forth the unit sales and revenues for new heavy-duty, new medium-duty, new light-duty and used commercial vehicles and the absorption ratio (revenues in millions):

 

   

Three Months Ended

June 30,

   

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

% Change

   

2020

   

2019

   

% Change

 

Vehicle unit sales:

                                               

New heavy-duty vehicles

    1,866       4,119       -54.7 %     4,944       7,677       -35.6 %

New medium-duty vehicles

    2,333       3,866       -39.7 %     5,597       6,480       -13.6 %

New light-duty vehicles

    254       719       -64.7 %     521       1,258       -58.6 %

Total new vehicle unit sales

    4,453       8,704       -48.8 %     11,062       15,415       -28.2 %

Used vehicles

    1,768       2,101       -15.8 %     3,326       3,941       -15.6 %

Vehicle revenue:

                                               

New heavy-duty vehicles

  $ 287.7     $ 611.2       -52.9 %   $ 758.5     $ 1,142.1       -33.6 %

New medium-duty vehicles

    191.8       288.0       -33.4 %     435.7       487.7       -10.7 %

New light-duty vehicles

    11.2       28.9       -61.2 %     22.7       50.9       -55.4 %

Total new vehicle revenue

  $ 490.7     $ 928.1       -47.1 %   $ 1,216.9     $ 1,680.7       -27.6 %

Used vehicle revenue

  $ 66.9     $ 89.9       -25.6 %   $ 126.6     $ 172.9       -26.8 %

Other vehicle revenue:(1)

  $ 1.5     $ 6.8       -77.9 %   $ 5.1     $ 9.5       -46.3 %

Dealership absorption ratio:

    110.2 %     122.4 %     -10.0 %     112.3 %     121.9 %     -7.9 %

 

(1) Includes sales of truck bodies, trailers and other new equipment.

 

Key Performance Indicator

 

Absorption Ratio

 

Management uses several performance metrics to evaluate the performance of our commercial vehicle dealerships and considers Rush Truck Centers’ “absorption ratio” to be of critical importance. Absorption ratio is calculated by dividing the gross profit from the Aftermarket Products and Services departments by the overhead expenses of all of a dealership’s departments, except for the selling expenses of the new and used commercial vehicle departments and carrying costs of new and used commercial vehicle inventory. When 100% absorption is achieved, all of the gross profit from the sale of a commercial vehicle, after sales commissions and inventory carrying costs, directly impacts operating profit. Our commercial vehicle dealerships achieved a 110.2% absorption ratio for the second quarter of 2020 and a 122.4% absorption ratio for the second quarter of 2019.

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

 

Revenues

 

Total revenues decreased $542.0 million, or 35.1%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. This decline was primarily due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to fewer new commercial vehicle sales resulting from the anticipated industry downturn.

 

Our Aftermarket Products and Services revenues decreased $70.6 million, or 15.8%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. This decline was consistent with what is happening across the industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Revenues from sales of new and used commercial vehicles decreased $465.7 million, or 45.4%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. This decline was a result of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated downturn in new commercial vehicle sales resulting from record to near-record sales of commercial vehicles in 2018 and 2019.

 

We sold 1,866 new Class 8 trucks in the second quarter of 2020, a 54.7% decrease compared to 4,119 new Class 8 trucks in the second quarter of 2019. According to A.C.T. Research, new U. S. Class 8 truck retail sales are estimated to total 159,000 truck units in 2020, a 43.5% decrease compared to 281,440 units sold in 2019.

 

 

We sold 2,333 new Class 4 through 7 commercial vehicles, including 204 buses, in the second quarter of 2020, a 39.7% decrease compared to 3,866 new medium-duty commercial vehicles, including 299 buses, in the second quarter of 2019. According to A.C.T. Research, new U. S. Class 4 through 7 commercial vehicle retail sales are estimated to total 176,500 units in 2020, a 33.9% decrease compared to 266,977 units sold in 2019.

 

We sold 254 light-duty vehicles in the second quarter of 2020, a 64.7% decrease compared to 719 light-duty vehicles sold in the second quarter of 2019.

 

We sold 1,768 used commercial vehicles in the second quarter of 2020, a 15.8% decrease compared to 2,101 used commercial vehicles sold in the second quarter of 2019.

 

Commercial vehicle lease and rental revenues decreased $4.3 million, or 7.0%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. This decrease is primarily related to the decrease in size and utilization of the rental fleet.

 

Finance and insurance revenues decreased $1.4 million, or 22.5%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. We expect finance and insurance revenues to fluctuate proportionately with our new and used commercial vehicle sales in 2020. Finance and insurance revenues have limited direct costs and, therefore, contribute a disproportionate share of our operating profits.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit decreased $77.2 million, or 28.6%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. This decrease is primarily related to the industry downturn in commercial vehicle sales and the challenging market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 19.2% in the second quarter of 2020, from 17.4% in the second quarter of 2019. This increase in gross profit as a percentage of sales is a result of a change in our product sales mix. Commercial vehicle sales, a lower margin revenue item, decreased as a percentage of total revenues to 55.8% in the second quarter of 2020, from 66.4% in the second quarter of 2019. Aftermarket Products and Services revenues, a higher margin revenue item, increased as a percentage of total revenues to 37.7% in the second quarter of 2020, from 29.0% in the second quarter of 2019.

 

Gross margins from our Aftermarket Products and Services operations decreased to 37.2% in the second quarter of 2020, from 39.2% in the second quarter of 2019. This decrease is primarily related to the decrease in parts rebates and purchase discounts from parts suppliers in the second quarter of 2020. Gross profit from our Aftermarket Products and Services operations decreased to $140.4 million in the second quarter of 2020, from $175.5 million in the second quarter of 2019. Historically, gross margins on parts sales range from 27% to 28% and gross margins on service and collision center operations range from 61% to 65%. Gross profits from parts sales represented 60% of total gross profit from Aftermarket Products and Services operations in the second quarter of 2020 and 61% in the second quarter of 2019. Service and collision center operations represented 40% of total gross profit from Aftermarket Products and Services operations in the second quarter of 2020 and 39% in the second quarter of 2019.

 

Gross margins on new Class 8 truck sales decreased to 7.3% in the second quarter of 2020, from 8.1% in the second quarter of 2019. This decrease is primarily related to the industry downturn in commercial vehicle sales and the challenging market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Gross margins on new Class 4 through 7 commercial vehicle sales increased to 6.1% in the second quarter of 2020, from 5.1% in the second quarter of 2019. This increase is primarily due to the mix of purchasers during the second quarter of 2020.

 

Gross margins on used commercial vehicle sales decreased to 5.4% in the second quarter of 2020, from 8.3% in the second quarter of 2019. This decrease is due to weak demand for used trucks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and write-downs of used truck inventory to appropriately value our inventory for current market conditions caused by the current oversupply of used trucks in the U.S. used truck market.

 

Gross margins from truck lease and rental sales decreased to 10.1% in the second quarter of 2020, from 16.7% in the second quarter of 2019. This decrease is primarily related to decreased rental utilization and the decrease in variable revenue that is based on miles driven by our lease customers. Our policy is to depreciate our lease and rental fleet using a straight-line method over each customer’s contractual lease term. The lease unit is depreciated to a residual value that approximates fair value at the expiration of the lease term. This policy results in us realizing reasonable gross margins while the unit is in service and a corresponding gain or loss on sale when the unit is sold at the end of the lease term.

 

 

Finance and insurance revenues and other revenues, as described above, have limited direct costs and, therefore, contribute a disproportionate share of gross profit.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased $37.8 million, or 19.5%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 15.6% in the second quarter of 2020, from 12.5% in the second quarter of 2019. Annual SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenues have ranged from 12.4% to 13.9% over the last five years. In general, when new and used commercial vehicle revenues decrease as a percentage of total revenues, SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenues will be at the higher end of this range. For 2020, we expect SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenues to range from 14.5% to 16.0% and the selling portion of SG&A expenses to be approximately 25.0% to 30.0% of new and used commercial vehicle gross profit.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.0 million, or 6.8%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. This increase in depreciation expense is a result of dealership construction projects that were completed during 2019 and purchases of computer equipment across our dealerships.

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

Net interest expense decreased $5.9 million, or 72.6%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. This decrease in interest expense is a result of the decrease in inventory levels and lower floor plan interest rates in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. We expect net interest expense in 2020 to decrease, but the amount of the decrease will depend on inventory levels, interest rate fluctuations and the amount of cash available to make prepayments on our floor plan arrangements.

 

Income before Income Taxes

 

As a result of the factors described above, income before income taxes decreased $31.9 million, or 58.6%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes decreased $7.1 million, or 55.5%, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the second quarter of 2019. We provided for taxes at a 25.3% effective rate in the first quarter of 2020 and 24.0% in the first quarter of 2019. We expect our effective tax rate to be approximately 26% to 28% of pretax income in 2020.

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

 

Unless otherwise stated below, our variance explanations and future expectations with regards to the items discussed in this section are set forth in the discussion of the “Three Months Ended June 30, 2020, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2019.”

 

Total revenues decreased $603.7 million, or 20.9%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019. Sales of new and used commercial vehicles decreased $514.5 million, or 27.6%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

Aftermarket Products and Services revenues decreased $81.0 million, or 9.1%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

We sold 4,944 new Class 8 heavy-duty trucks in the first six months of 2020, a 35.6% decrease compared to 7,677 new Class 8 heavy-duty trucks in the first six months of 2019. According to A.C.T. Research, retail sales in the U.S. Class 8 truck market decreased 38.3% in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

 

We sold 5,597 new Class 4 through 7 medium-duty commercial vehicles, including 420 buses, in the first six months of 2020. This represented a 13.7% decrease compared to 6,480 new Class 4 through 7 medium-duty commercial vehicles, including 458 buses, in the first six months of 2019. A.C.T. Research estimates that unit sales of new Class 4 through 7 commercial vehicles in the U.S. decreased approximately 22.6% in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

We sold 521 new light-duty vehicles in the first six months of 2020, a 58.6% decrease compared to 1,258 new light-duty vehicles sold in the first six months of 2019.

 

We sold 3,326 used commercial vehicles in the first six months of 2020, a 15.6% decrease compared to 3,941 used commercial vehicles in the first six months of 2019.

 

Truck lease and rental revenues decreased $3.0 million, or 2.4%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

Finance and insurance revenues decreased $3.6 million, or 27.5%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit decreased $99.6 million, or 18.9%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 18.6% in the first six months of 2020 and 18.2% in the first six months of 2019.

 

Gross margins from Aftermarket Products and Services operations decreased to 36.9% in the first six months of 2020, from 38.4% in the first six months of 2019. Gross profit for Aftermarket Products and Services was $296.9 million in the first six months of 2020, compared to $340.7 million in the first six months of 2019. Gross profit from parts sales represented 60% of the total gross profit for Aftermarket Products and Services operations in the first six months of 2020 and the first six months of 2019. Service and collision center operations represented 40% of the total gross profit for Aftermarket Products and Services operations in the first six months of 2020 and the first six months of 2019.

 

Gross margins on new Class 8 heavy-duty truck sales decreased to 8.3% in the first six months of 2020, from 8.5% in the first six months of 2019.

 

Gross margins on new Class 4 through 7 medium-duty commercial vehicle sales increased to 6.1% in the first six months of 2020, from 5.4% in the first six months of 2019.

 

Gross margins on used commercial vehicle sales decreased to 5.5% in the first six months of 2020, from 9.4% in the first six months of 2019.           

 

Gross margins from truck lease and rental sales decreased to 12.2% in the first six months of 2020, from 16.5% in the first six months of 2019.

 

Finance and insurance revenues and other income, as described above, have limited direct costs and, therefore, contribute a disproportionate share of gross profit.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

SG&A expenses decreased $39.9 million, or 10.5%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019. SG&A expenses equaled 14.9% of total revenue in the first six months of 2020, compared to 13.2% in the first six months of 2019.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $2.3 million, or 8.8%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

Net interest expense decreased $8.5 million, or 54.8%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

Income before Income Taxes

 

Income before income taxes decreased $49.8 million, or 47.9%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

Income taxes decreased $11.0 million, or 43.5%, in the first six months of 2020, compared to the first six months of 2019. We provided for taxes at a 26.3% rate in the first six months of 2020 and a 24.5% rate in the first six months of 2019.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our short-term cash requirements are primarily for working capital, inventory financing, the renovation and expansion of existing facilities and the construction or purchase of new facilities. Historically, these cash requirements have been met through the retention of profits, borrowings under our floor plan arrangements and bank financings. As of June 30, 2020, we had working capital of approximately $234.7 million, including $215.6 million in cash, available to fund our operations. We believe that these funds, together with expected cash flows from operations, are sufficient to meet our operating requirements for at least the next twelve months. From time to time, we utilize our excess cash on hand to pay down our outstanding borrowings under our floor plan credit agreement with BMO Harris (the “Floor Plan Credit Agreement”), and the resulting interest earned is recognized as an offset to our gross interest expense under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement.

 

We have a secured line of credit that provides for a maximum borrowing of $17.5 million. There were no advances outstanding under this secured line of credit on June 30, 2020, however, $11.8 million was pledged to secure various letters of credit related to self-insurance products, leaving $5.7 million available for future borrowings as of June 30, 2020.

 

The Working Capital Facility with BMO Harris includes up to $100.0 million of revolving credit loans available to us for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. The amount of the borrowings under the Working Capital Facility are subject to borrowing base limitations based on the value of our eligible parts inventory and company vehicles. The Working Capital Facility includes a $20 million letter of credit sublimit. Borrowings under the Working Capital Facility bear interest at rates based on LIBOR or the Base Rate (as such terms are defined in the Working Capital Facility), plus an applicable margin determined based on outstanding borrowing under the Working Capital Facility. In addition, we are required to pay a commitment fee on the amount unused under the Working Capital Facility. The Working Capital Facility expires on the earlier of (i) June 30, 2022 and (ii) the date on which all commitments under the Working Capital Facility shall have terminated, whether as a result of the occurrence of the Commitment Termination Date (as defined in the Working Capital Facility) or otherwise. There were no advances outstanding under the Working Capital Facility as of June 30, 2020.

 

Our long-term real estate debt, floor plan financing agreements and the Working Capital Facility require us to satisfy various financial ratios such as the debt-to-worth ratio, leverage ratio and the fixed charge coverage ratio and certain requirements for tangible net worth and GAAP net worth. As of June 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all debt covenants related to debt secured by real estate, lease and rental units, our floor plan credit agreements and the Working Capital Facility. We do not anticipate any breach of the covenants in the foreseeable future.

 

During the second quarter of 2020, we paid a cash dividend of $4.7 million. Additionally, on July 21, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share of Class A and Class B Common Stock, to be paid on September 10, 2020, to all shareholders of record as of August 7, 2020. The total dividend disbursement is estimated at approximately $5.1 million. We expect to continue paying cash dividends on a quarterly basis. However, there is no assurance as to future dividends because the declaration and payment of such dividends is subject to the business judgment of our Board of Directors and will depend on historic and projected earnings, capital requirements, covenant compliance and financial conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors deem relevant.

 

 

On November 26, 2019, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing management to repurchase, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of our shares of Class A Common Stock and/or Class B Common Stock. As of June 30, 2020, we had repurchased $20.4 million of our shares of common stock under the stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase program was suspended during the first quarter as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the suspension was lifted during the third quarter of 2020. Repurchases, if any, will be made at times and in amounts as we deem appropriate and may be made through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws. The actual timing, number and value of repurchases under the stock repurchase program will be determined by management at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including market conditions, stock price and other factors, including those related to the ownership requirements of our dealership agreements with Peterbilt.

 

We anticipate funding the capital expenditures for the improvement and expansion of existing facilities and recurring expenses through our operating cash flows. We have the ability to fund the construction or purchase of new facilities through our operating cash flows or by financing.

 

We have no other material commitments for capital expenditures as of June 30, 2020. However, we will continue to purchase vehicles for our lease and rental operations and authorize capital expenditures for the improvement or expansion of our existing dealership facilities and construction or purchase of new facilities based on market opportunities.

 

Cash Flows

 

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $33.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and decreased by $20.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019. The major components of these changes are discussed below.

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

Cash flows from operating activities include net income adjusted for non-cash items and the effects of changes in working capital. During the first six months of 2020, operating activities resulted in net cash provided by operations of $418.2 million. Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consisted of $39.9 million in net income, as well as non-cash adjustments related to depreciation and amortization of $89.9 million, stock-based compensation of $12.1 million and the benefit for deferred income tax expense of $10.4 million. Cash provided by operating activities included an aggregate of $290.1 million net change in operating assets and liabilities. Included in the net change in operating assets and liabilities were cash inflows of $358.9 million from the decrease in inventories, $21.0 million from the decrease in accounts receivable and $5.2 million from the decrease in other assets which was offset by cash outflows of $36.1 million from decreases in accounts payables, $32.6 million from the net decrease in floor plan, trade, $1.2 million from the decrease in accrued liabilities and $25.1 million from the decrease in customer deposits. The majority of our commercial vehicle inventory is financed through our floor plan credit agreements.

 

During the first six months of 2019, operating activities resulted in net cash used in operations of $31.9 million. Net cash used in operating activities primarily consisted of $78.7 million in net income, as well as non-cash adjustments related to depreciation and amortization of $85.0 million, stock-based compensation of $13.1 million and the provision for deferred income tax expense of $4.9 million. Cash provided by operating activities included an aggregate of $213.7 million net change in operating assets and liabilities. Included in the net change in operating assets and liabilities were cash inflows of $15.7 million from increases in accounts payable which was offset by cash outflows of $39.0 million from the increase in accounts receivable, $136.6 million from the increase in inventory, $5.3 million from the increase in other assets, $9.8 million from the net decrease in floor plan, trade, $30.6 million from the decrease in accrued liabilities and $7.3 million from the decrease in customer deposits.

 

In June 2012, we entered into a wholesale financing agreement with Ford Motor Credit Company that provides for the financing of, and is collateralized by, our Ford new vehicle inventory. This wholesale financing agreement bears interest at a rate of the greater of Prime or 4% plus 150 basis points minus certain incentives and rebates. As of June 30, 2020, the interest rate on the wholesale financing agreement was 5.5% before considering the applicable incentives that we are qualified to receive. As of June 30, 2020, we had an outstanding balance of approximately $82.3 million under the Ford Motor Credit Company wholesale financing agreement.

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

During the first six months of 2020, cash used in investing activities was $74.4 million. Cash flows used in investing activities consists primarily of cash used for capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were $82.2 million during the first six months of 2020 and consisted primarily of purchases of property and equipment and improvements to our existing dealership facilities. Property and equipment purchases during the first six months of 2020 included $57.8 million for additional units for the rental and leasing operations, which were directly offset by borrowings of long-term debt. We expect to purchase or lease commercial vehicles worth approximately $90.0 million to $110.0 million for our leasing operations in 2020, depending on customer demand, all of which will be financed. We expect to make capital expenditures for recurring items such as computers, shop tools and equipment and vehicles of approximately $30.0 million to $35.0 million during 2020.

 

 

During the first six months of 2019, cash used in investing activities was $181.7 million. Cash flows used in investing activities consists primarily of cash used for capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were $153.1 million during the first six months of 2019 and consisted primarily of purchases of property and equipment and improvements to our existing dealership facilities. Property and equipment purchases during the first six months of 2019 included $109.8 million for additional units for the rental and leasing operations, which were directly offset by borrowings of long-term debt. We also had business acquisitions of $10.2 million during the first six months of 2019, which consisted of the purchase of a Ford dealership in Ceres, California, and a used truck dealership in Jacksonville, Florida, including the real estate associated with each dealership. In addition, we purchased an equity method investment for $22.5 million for 50% of the equity interest in RTC Canada.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

Cash flows from financing activities include borrowings and repayments of long-term debt and net proceeds of floor plan notes payable, non-trade. During the first six months of 2020, financing activities resulted in net cash used in financing of $309.9 million, primarily related to cash inflows of $5.4 million from the issuance of shares related to equity compensation plans and borrowings of $119.3 million of long-term debt. These cash inflows were offset by $238.8 million from net payments on floor plan notes payable, non-trade, $166.5 million used for principal repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, $19.9 million used for repurchases of common stock and $9.5 million used for payment of cash dividends. The borrowings of long-term debt were primarily related to purchasing units for the rental and leasing operations.

 

During the first six months of 2019, financing activities resulted in net cash provided by financing of $193.2 million, primarily related to $176.9 million from net draws on floor plan notes payable, non-trade, borrowings of $106.1 million of long-term debt, $135.0 million from draws on a line of credit and $1.8 million from the issuance of shares related to equity compensation plans. These cash inflows were partially offset by $104.3 million used for principal repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, $37.7 million used for repurchases of common stock, $75.0 million for payments on a line of credit and $8.8 million used for payment of cash dividends. The borrowings of long-term debt were primarily related to purchasing units for the rental and leasing operations.

 

Most of our commercial vehicle inventory purchases are made on terms requiring payment to the manufacturer within 15 days or less from the date the commercial vehicles are invoiced from the factory. We finance the majority of all new commercial vehicle inventory and the loan value of our used commercial vehicle inventory under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement. The Floor Plan Credit Agreement includes an aggregate loan commitment of $1.0 billion. Borrowings under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement bear interest at an annual rate equal to (A) the greater of (i) zero and (ii) one month LIBOR rate, determined on the last day of the prior month, plus (B) 1.25% and are payable monthly. Loans under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement for the purchase of used commercial vehicle inventory are limited to $150.0 million and loans for working capital purposes are limited to $200.0 million. The Floor Plan Credit Agreement expires June 30, 2022, although BMO Harris has the right to terminate at any time upon 360 days written notice and we may terminate at any time, subject to specified limited exceptions. On June 30, 2020, we had approximately $564.1 million outstanding under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement. The average daily outstanding borrowings under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement were $681.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020. We utilize our excess cash on hand to pay down our outstanding borrowings under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement, and the resulting interest earned is recognized as an offset to our gross interest expense under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement.

 

Navistar Financial Corporation and Peterbilt offer trade terms that provide an interest-free inventory stocking period for certain new commercial vehicles. This interest-free period is generally 15 to 60 days. If the commercial vehicle is not sold within the interest-free period, we then finance the commercial vehicle under the Floor Plan Credit Agreement.

 

Backlog

 

On June 30, 2020, our backlog of commercial vehicle orders was approximately $1,057.1 million, as compared to a backlog of commercial vehicle orders of approximately $1,686.6 million on June 30, 2019. Our backlog is determined quarterly by multiplying the number of new commercial vehicles for each particular type of commercial vehicle ordered by a customer at our Rush Truck Centers by the recent average selling price for that type of commercial vehicle. We include only confirmed orders in our backlog. However, such orders are subject to cancellation. In the event of order cancellation, we have no contractual right to the total revenues reflected in our backlog. The delivery time for a custom-ordered commercial vehicle varies depending on the truck specifications and demand for the particular model ordered. We sell the majority of our new heavy-duty commercial vehicles by customer special order and we sell the majority of our medium- and light-duty commercial vehicles out of inventory. Orders from a number of our major fleet customers are included in our backlog as of June 30, 2020, and we expect to fill the majority of our backlog orders during 2020.

 

 

Seasonality

 

Our Truck Segment is moderately seasonal. Seasonal effects on new commercial vehicle sales related to the seasonal purchasing patterns of any single customer type are mitigated by the diverse geographic locations of our dealerships and our diverse customer base, including regional and national fleets, local and state governments, corporations and owner-operators. However, commercial vehicle parts and service operations historically have experienced higher sales volumes in the second and third quarters.

 

Cyclicality

 

Our business is dependent on a number of factors including general economic conditions, fuel prices, interest rate fluctuations, credit availability, environmental and other government regulations and customer business cycles. Unit sales of new commercial vehicles have historically been subject to substantial cyclical variation based on these general economic conditions. According to data published by A.C.T. Research, in recent years, total U.S. retail sales of new Class 8 commercial vehicles have ranged from a low of approximately 97,000 in 2009, to a high of approximately 281,440 in 2019. Through geographic expansion, concentration on higher margin Aftermarket Products and Services and diversification of our customer base, we have attempted to reduce the negative impact of adverse general economic conditions or cyclical trends affecting the Class 8 commercial vehicle industry on our earnings.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any obligation under any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement to which an entity unconsolidated with the Company is a party, that has or is reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

 

Environmental Standards and Other Governmental Regulations

 

We are subject to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations governing the following: discharges into the air and water; the operation and removal of underground and aboveground storage tanks; the use, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances, petroleum and other materials; and the investigation and remediation of environmental impacts. As with commercial vehicle dealerships generally, and vehicle service, parts and collision center operations in particular, our business involves the generation, use, storage, handling and contracting for recycling or disposal of hazardous materials or wastes and other environmentally sensitive materials. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures and other costs in complying with such laws and regulations.

 

Our operations involving the use, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous materials are subject to the requirements of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, and comparable state statutes. Pursuant to these laws, federal and state environmental agencies have established approved methods for handling, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of regulated substances with which we must comply. Our business also involves the operation and use of aboveground and underground storage tanks. These storage tanks are subject to periodic testing, containment, upgrading and removal under RCRA and comparable state statutes. Furthermore, investigation or remediation may be necessary in the event of leaks or other discharges from current or former underground or aboveground storage tanks.

 

We may also have liability in connection with materials that were sent to third-party recycling, treatment, or disposal facilities under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or CERCLA, and comparable state statutes. These statutes impose liability for investigation and remediation of environmental impacts without regard to fault or the legality of the conduct that contributed to the impacts. Responsible parties under these statutes may include the owner or operator of the site where impacts occurred and companies that disposed, or arranged for the disposal, of the hazardous substances released at these sites. These responsible parties also may be liable for damages to natural resources. In addition, it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the release of hazardous substances or other materials into the environment.

 

 

The federal Clean Water Act and comparable state statutes require containment of potential discharges of oil or hazardous substances, and require preparation of spill contingency plans. Water quality protection programs govern certain discharges from some of our operations. Similarly, the federal Clean Air Act and comparable state statutes regulate emissions of various air emissions through permitting programs and the imposition of standards and other requirements.

 

The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation, issued rules associated with reducing greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions and improving the fuel efficiency of medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses for model years 2021 through 2027.  We do not believe that these rules will negatively impact our business, however, future legislation or other new regulations that may be adopted to address GHG emissions or fuel efficiency standards may negatively impact our business.  Additional regulations could result in increased compliance costs, additional operating restrictions or changes in demand for our products and services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We do not believe that we currently have any material environmental liabilities or that compliance with environmental laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, soil and groundwater impacts are known to exist at some of our dealerships. Further, environmental laws and regulations are complex and subject to change. In addition, in connection with acquisitions, it is possible that we will assume or become subject to new or unforeseen environmental costs or liabilities, some of which may be material. In connection with our dispositions, or prior dispositions made by companies we acquire, we may retain exposure for environmental costs and liabilities, some of which may be material. Compliance with current or amended, or new or more stringent, laws or regulations, stricter interpretations of existing laws or the future discovery of environmental conditions could require additional expenditures by us, and those expenditures could be material.

 

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company due to adverse changes in financial market prices, including interest rate risk, and other relevant market rate or price risks.

 

We are exposed to market risk through interest rates related to our floor plan financing agreements, the Working Capital Facility, variable rate real estate debt and discount rates related to finance sales. The majority of floor plan debt and variable rate real estate debt is based on LIBOR. As of June 30, 2020, we had floor plan borrowings of approximately $724.9 million and variable interest rate real estate debt of approximately $54.6 million. Assuming an increase or decrease in LIBOR of 100 basis points, annual interest expense could correspondingly increase or decrease by approximately $7.8 million.

 

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2020 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to Company management, including the principal executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

From time to time, we are involved in litigation arising out of our operations in the ordinary course of business. We maintain liability insurance, including product liability coverage, in amounts deemed adequate by management. To date, aggregate costs to us for claims, including product liability actions, have not been material. However, an uninsured or partially insured claim, or claim for which indemnification is not available, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. We believe that there are no claims or litigation pending, the outcome of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. However, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations for the fiscal period in which such resolution occurred.

 

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

 

While we attempt to identify, manage and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Item 1A, Part I of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “2019 Annual Report”) describes some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business that have the potential to materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

We supplemented the risk factors described under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K with an additional risk factor under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020.

 

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

The Company did not make any unregistered sales of equity securities during the second quarter of 2020.

 

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 5. Other Information.

 

Not Applicable

  

 

ITEM 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit Title

3.1

 

Restated Articles of Incorporation of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 000-20797) for the quarter ended June 30, 2008)

3.2

 

Rush Enterprises, Inc. Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-20797) filed May 21, 2013)

10.1*

 

Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2020 by and among the Company, the Lenders signatory thereto and BMO Harris Bank N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent

31.1*

 

Certification of CEO pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

 

Certification of CFO pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1**

 

Certification of CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 32.2**

 

Certification of CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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101.SCH*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

  *

Filed herewith

 

**

This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

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.

 

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:     August 7, 2020

By:

/S/ W.M. “RUSTY” RUSH 

 

 

 

W.M. “Rusty” Rush

 

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and

 

    Chairman of the Board  
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
       
Date:     August 7, 2020      
  By: /S/ STEVEN L. KELLER  
    Steven L. Keller  
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer  
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)  

 

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ex_197438.htm

Exhibit 10.1

 

CONSENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

 

THIS CONSENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of April 17, 2020 (this “Amendment”), is entered into by and among Rush Truck Centers of Alabama, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Arizona, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of California, Inc., Rush Medium Duty Truck Centers of Colorado, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Colorado, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Florida, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Georgia, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of New Mexico, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Oklahoma, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Tennessee, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of North Carolina, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Idaho, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Utah, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Kansas, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Missouri, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Virginia Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Indiana Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Illinois Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Nevada, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Kentucky, Inc., RIG TOUGH, INC., LOS CUERNOS, INC., AIRUSH, INC., RUSH TRUCK LEASING, INC., RUSH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC., RUSH MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC., RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF NEBRASKA, INC., RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., RTC CENTRAL SAN ANTONIO, INC., each a Delaware corporation, Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (collectively, the “Borrowers” and each individually, a “Borrower”), Rush Enterprises, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Holdings”), each Lender (as defined below) party hereto and BMO HARRIS BANK N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent under the Loan Documents (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.     The Borrowers, Holdings, each other Loan Party party thereto from time to time, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time as lenders (the “Lenders”) and the Administrative Agent are parties to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of March 21, 2017 (as amended by that certain First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2019, and that certain Second Amendment and Joinder to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2020, and as may be further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings indicated in the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby).

 

B.     The Borrowers have informed the Administrative Agent that they have previously applied, or intend to apply, for one or more SBA PPP Loans.

 

C.     In connection with the foregoing, the Borrowers have requested that the Lenders, and the Lenders signatory hereto have agreed to, (i) provide certain consents under the Credit Agreement and (ii) amend the Credit Agreement in certain respects, in each case, subject to the terms and conditions hereof.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

I. AMENDMENTS

 

1.     Amendments to Section 1.01. Section 1.01 (Defined Terms) of the Credit Agreement is amended by inserting the following new defined terms in appropriate alphabetical order:

 

"CARES Act" means the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, and applicable rules and regulations, as amended from time to time.

 

 

 

"CARES Payroll Costs" means "payroll costs" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(viii) (as added to the Small Business Act by Section 1102 of the CARES Act).

 

CARES Forgivable Uses” means uses of proceeds of an SBA PPP Loan that are eligible for forgiveness under Section 1106 of the CARES Act.

 

CARES Forgiveness Application Deadline” means, as to any SBA PPP Loan, the last day to apply for forgiveness of such SBA PPP Loan pursuant to Section 1106 of the CARES Act and the applicable rules and regulations thereunder.

 

"Small Business Act" means the Small Business Act (15 U.S. Code Chapter 14A – Aid to Small Business).

 

SBA” means the U.S. Small Business Administration.

 

"SBA PPP Loan" means a loan incurred by any Borrower under 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) (as added to the Small Business Act by Section 1102 of the CARES Act).

 

"SBA PPP Loan Date" means, as to any SBA PPP Loan, the date on which the applicable Borrower receives the proceeds of such SBA PPP Loan.

 

Third Amendment Date” means April 17, 2020.

 

2.     Amendment to Article VII. Article VII (Affirmative Covenants) of the Credit Agreement is amended by inserting the following new Section 7.14 (SBA PPP Loans) immediately after Section 7.13 (Future Borrowers) appearing therein:

 

7.14     SBA PPP Loans.

 

(a)     Use of Proceeds; Conduct of Business. The Loan Parties shall (i) use all of the proceeds of each SBA PPP Loan exclusively for CARES Forgivable Uses in the manner required under the CARES Act to obtain forgiveness of the largest possible amount of such SBA PPP Loan, which as of the Third Amendment Date requires that the Loan Parties use not less than 75% of such SBA PPP Loan proceeds for CARES Payroll Costs and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct their business in a manner that maximizes the amount of SBA PPP Loans that is forgiven.

 

(b)     Non-Sweeping Account. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement, the Loan Parties shall maintain the proceeds of each SBA PPP Loan in an account that does not sweep funds and apply them to the Obligations.

 

(c)     Maintenance of Records; Forgiveness. The Loan Parties shall (i) maintain all records required to be submitted in connection with the forgiveness of each SBA PPP Loan, (ii) apply for forgiveness of each SBA PPP Loan in accordance with regulations implementing Section 1106 of the CARES Act as promptly as practicable after the last day of the eight week period immediately following the SBA PPP Loan Date applicable to such SBA PPP Loan, but in no event later than the CARES Forgiveness Application Deadline, and (iii) provide the Administrative Agent with a copy of its application for forgiveness and all supporting documentation required by the SBA or each SBA PPP Loan lender in connection with the forgiveness of each SBA PPP Loan.

 

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3.     Amendment to Section 9.01(b). Section 9.01(b) (Specific Covenants) of the Credit Agreement is amended by replacing the text “or 7.12 (Use of Proceeds)” in such Section with the text “, 7.12 (Use of Proceeds) or 7.14 (SBA PPP Loans)”.

 

4.     Amendment to Article XI. Article XI (Miscellaneous) of the Credit Agreement is amended by inserting the following new Section 11.21 (Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs) immediately after Section 11.20 (Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of EEA Financial Institutions) appearing therein:

 

11.21     Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs. To the extent that the Loan Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for Swap Contracts or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support, “QFC Credit Support” and each such QFC a “Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):

 

(a)     In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a “Covered Party”) becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. Without limitation of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that rights and remedies of the parties with respect to a Defaulting Lender shall in no event affect the rights of any Covered Party with respect to a Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support.

 

(b)     As used in this Section 11.21, the following terms have the following meanings:

 

BHC Act Affiliate” of a party means an “affiliate” (as such term is defined under, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.

 

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Covered Entity” means any of the following:

 

(i)       a “covered entity” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §252.82(b);

 

(ii)      a “covered bank” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §47.3(b); or

 

(iii)     a “covered FSI” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §382.2(b).

 

Default Right” has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §§252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.

 

QFC” has the meaning assigned to the term “qualified financial contract” in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).

 

II.     CONSENT AND AGREEMENT REGARDING SBA PPP LOANS

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Credit Agreement, the parties hereto consent and agree, as applicable, as follows:

 

1.     SBA PPP Loan. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Credit Agreement, including any restrictions on the ability of the Loan Parties to incur Indebtedness, the Loan Parties may incur Indebtedness in the form of SBA PPP Loans.

 

2.     Mandatory Prepayment. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Credit Agreement, the incurrence by the Loan Parties of SBA PPP Loans shall not trigger a mandatory prepayment or constitute a prepayment event under the Credit Agreement.

 

3.     Treatment of SBA PPP Loans in Loan Covenants. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Credit Agreement, each SBA PPP Loan (other than interest thereon to the extent not eligible for forgiveness) shall be disregarded for purposes of calculating financial covenants in the Credit Agreement, except that if any portion of any SBA PPP Loan is not forgiven, for purposes of calculating financial covenants in the Credit Agreement, such unforgiven portion (together with all interest thereon) (a) will not be disregarded and (b) will be deemed to have been incurred (i) to the extent the Loan Parties apply for forgiveness of such portion of such SBA PPP Loan by the CARES Forgiveness Application Deadline, as of the date the Loan Parties receive notice from the lender of such SBA PPP Loan that repayment of such portion will not be forgiven and (ii) to the extent the Loan Parties do not apply for forgiveness of such portion of such SBA PPP Loan by the CARES Forgiveness Application Deadline, as of the CARES Forgiveness Application Deadline. The Loan Parties hereby agree that neither the incurrence of any SBA PPP Loan nor any forgiveness of any SBA PPP Loan shall result in any increase to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR or Consolidated Net Worth under the Credit Agreement.

 

III.     CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVENESS

 

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Amendment and without affecting in any manner the rights of Lenders hereunder, it is understood and agreed that this Amendment shall not become effective, and the Loan Parties shall not have any rights under this Amendment, until the Administrative Agent shall have received, in each case, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent:

 

1.     payment of all fees and expenses of the Administrative Agent (including reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of counsel to the Administrative Agent);

 

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2.     duly executed signature pages to this Amendment from the Borrowers, Holdings, the Required Lenders and the Administrative Agent; and

 

3.     the Borrowers and Holdings shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent such other certificates, instruments, documents, agreements and opinions of counsel as may be required by the Administrative Agent or its counsel.

 

IV.      REPRESENTATIONS

 

Each Loan Party hereby represents and warrants to the Lenders and the Administrative Agent that:

 

1.     Each Group Member (a) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, (b) is duly qualified to do business as a foreign entity and in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction where such qualification is necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not, in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, (c) has all requisite corporate or limited partnership power, as applicable, and authority and the legal right to own, pledge, mortgage and operate its property, to lease or sublease any property it operates under lease or sublease and to conduct its business as now or currently proposed to be conducted, (d) is in compliance in all material respects with its Constituent Documents, (e) is in compliance with all applicable Requirements of Law, except where the failure to be in compliance would not have a Material Adverse Effect, and (f) has all necessary Permits from or by, has made all necessary filings with, and has given all necessary notices to, each Governmental Authority having jurisdiction, to the extent required for such ownership, lease, sublease, operation, occupation or conduct of business, except where the failure to obtain such Permits, make such filings or give such notices would not, in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. The Borrowers are engaged in the business of selling Inventory at retail.

 

2.     The execution, delivery and performance by such Loan Party of this Amendment (a) are within such Loan Party’s corporate or similar powers and, at the time of execution thereof, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and similar action (including, if applicable, consent of holders of its Securities), (b) do not (i) contravene such Loan Party’s Constituent Documents, (ii) violate any applicable Requirement of Law, (iii) conflict with, contravene, constitute a default or breach under, or result in or permit the termination or acceleration of, any material Contractual Obligation of such Loan Party or any of its respective Subsidiaries (including other Loan Documents) other than those that would not, in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, or (iv) result in the imposition of any Lien (other than a Lien securing the Obligations) upon any property of such Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, and (c) do not require any Permit of, or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any consent of, or notice to, any Person.

 

3.     This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered to the other parties hereto by such Loan Party, is the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party and is enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability.

 

4.     Such Loan Party (other than Holdings) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings and has full corporate authority to bind itself to the terms and conditions of this Amendment, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

 

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5.     Each of the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement, this Amendment, and the other Loan Documents applicable to it is true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof as if made on and as of such date.

 

6.     Both before and after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing as of the date hereof.

 

V.      MISCELLANEOUS

 

1.     Loan Documents; Continued Effectiveness. As amended hereby, all terms of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including without limitation the grant of security interest contained in the Security Agreement, shall be and remain in full force and effect and shall constitute the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the Loan Parties party thereto. To the extent any terms and conditions in any of the other Loan Documents shall contradict or be in conflict with any terms or conditions of the Credit Agreement, after giving effect to this Amendment, such terms and conditions are hereby deemed modified and amended accordingly to reflect the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement as modified and amended hereby. Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment such terms and conditions are hereby deemed modified and amended accordingly to reflect the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement as modified and amended hereby.

 

2.     Reaffirmation of Guaranty. Each Guarantor consents to the execution and delivery by all Borrowers of this Amendment and the consummation of the transactions described herein and ratifies and confirms the terms of its guarantee of all Obligations with respect to the indebtedness now or hereafter outstanding under the Credit Agreement as amended hereby. Each Guarantor acknowledges that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other document evidencing any indebtedness of any Borrower to the Lenders or any other obligation of any Borrower, or any actions now or hereafter taken by the Lenders with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, the guarantee by each Guarantor of all of the Obligations (i) is and shall continue to be a primary obligation of such Guarantor, (ii) is and shall continue to be an absolute, unconditional, continuing and irrevocable guaranty of payment, and (iii) is and shall continue to be in full force and effect in accordance with its terms. Nothing contained herein to the contrary shall release, discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability of any Guarantor with respect to the Obligations as amended hereby.

 

3.     Effect of Agreement. Except as set forth expressly herein, all terms of the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, and the other Loan Documents shall be and remain in full force and effect and shall constitute the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the Loan Parties to the Lenders and Administrative Agent. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of the Lenders or the Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement, nor constitute a waiver of any provision of the Credit Agreement. This Amendment shall constitute a Loan Document for all purposes of the Credit Agreement.

 

4.     Release. The Borrowers and the other Loan Parties hereby voluntarily and knowingly forever release, discharge, waive and relinquish any and all claims, demands, causes of action of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether in law, in equity or before an administrative agency, whether known or unknown, direct or indirect, fixed or contingent, whether heretofore asserted or not, and whether arising based on a tort or breach of contractual or other duty, arising under or in connection with this Amendment, any other Loan Document or the transactions contemplated thereby based on the acts or omissions of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and their past and present officers, directors, managers, employees, partners, agents, shareholders, members, trustees, predecessors, successors, and assigns (the “Released Parties”) existing on or before the date hereof, that Borrowers or the Loan Parties ever had, have or may have against the Released Parties.

 

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5.     No Novation. This Amendment is not intended by the parties to be, and shall not be construed to be, a novation of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Documents or an accord and satisfaction in regard thereto.

 

6.     Costs and Expenses. Borrowers agree to pay on demand all costs and expenses of Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and out-of-pocket expenses of outside counsel for Administrative Agent with respect thereto.

 

7.     Entire Understanding. This Amendment sets forth the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein, and shall supersede any prior negotiations or agreements, whether written or oral, with respect thereto.

 

8.     Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed by one or more of the parties hereto in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Amendment by facsimile transmission, electronic transmission or containing an e-signature shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart.

 

9.     Binding Nature. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective successors, successors-in-titles, and assigns.

 

10.    Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York and all applicable federal laws of the United States of America.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

 

BORROWERS:

 

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF ALABAMA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF ARIZONA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

RUSH MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK CENTERS OF COLORADO, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF COLORADO, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF FLORIDA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF GEORGIA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF OKLAHOMA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TENNESSEE, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF IDAHO, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF UTAH, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF OHIO, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF KANSAS, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF MISSOURI, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF VIRGINIA INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF INDIANA INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF ILLINOIS INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF NEVADA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF KENTUCKY, INC.

RIG TOUGH, INC.

LOS CUERNOS, INC.

AIRUSH, INC.

RUSH TRUCK LEASING, INC.

RUSH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC.

RUSH MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF NEBRASKA, INC.

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

RTC CENTRAL SAN ANTONIO, INC.

   
 

By: /s/ Derrek Weaver

Name:    Derrek Weaver

Title:      Vice President

               of each of the foregoing entities

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

 

 

RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, L.P.

 

By: Rushtex, Inc., a Delaware corporation

 

 

By: /s/ Derrek Weaver

Name: Derrek Weaver

Title: Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

 

 

HOLDINGS:

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.,

as Borrower Agent and a Guarantor

 

 

By: /s/ Derrek Weaver

Name: Derrek Weaver

Title: Executive Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND LENDERS:

 

BMO HARRIS BANK N.A.,

as Administrative Agent and a Lender

 

 

By: /s/ Sara E. Fyffe
Name: Sara E. Fyffe
Title: Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

 

 

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as a Lender

 

 

By: /s/ Jose Alfred Lopez
Name: Jose Alfred Lopez
Title: Vice President – Wholesale Credit

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

 

 

MASSMUTUAL ASSET FINANCE LLC,

as a Lender

 

 

By: /s/ Don Butler
Name: Don Butler
Title: SVP

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

 

 

NYCB SPECIALTY FINANCE COMPANY, LLC, A

WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF NEW YORK

COMMUNITY BANK,

as a Lender

 

 

By: /s/ Mark C. Mazmanian
Name: Mark C. Mazmanian
Title: First Senior Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

 

 

FROST BANK,

as a Lender

 

 

By: /s/ Lane Allen
Name: Lane Allen
Title: Senior Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Consent and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]
ex_196535.htm

EXHIBIT 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, W.M. “Rusty” Rush, certify that:

 

1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Rush Enterprises, Inc.;

 

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

(a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)     Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

 

(c)      Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d)      Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

(a)      All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)      Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date:     August 7, 2020

By:

/S/ W.M. “RUSTY” RUSH

 

 

W.M. “Rusty” Rush

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and

    Chairman of the Board
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 
ex_196536.htm

EXHIBIT 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Steven L. Keller, certify that:

 

1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Rush Enterprises, Inc.;

 

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

(a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)     Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

 

(c)      Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d)      Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

(a)      All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)      Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date:     August 7, 2020

By:

/S/ STEVEN L. KELLER

 

 

Steven L. Keller

 

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

  

 

 

 
ex_196537.htm

EXHIBIT 32.1

 

 

certification pursuant to
18 u.s.c. section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to
section 906 of the sarbanes-oxley act of 2002

 

In connection with this quarterly report of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, W.M. “Rusty” Rush, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

1.

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

By:

/S/ W.M. “Rusty” Rush

 

Name:

W.M. “Rusty” Rush

 

Title:

President, Chief Executive Officer and

    Chairman of the Board
  Date: August 7, 2020

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 
ex_196538.htm

EXHIBIT 32.2

 

 

certification pursuant to
18 u.s.c. section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to
section 906 of the sarbanes-oxley act of 2002

 

In connection with this quarterly report of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven L. Keller, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

1.

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

By:

/S/ Steven L. Keller

 

Name:

Steven L. Keller

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

  Date: August 7, 2020

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.