YRC Worldwide to reinvigorate heritage Yellow Brand

Leadership and Board of Directors changes announced

YRC Worldwide Inc. reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Operating revenue was $1.183 billion and operating income was $19.4 million. In comparison, operating revenue in the third quarter of 2019 was $1.257 billion and operating income was $23.8 million, which included a $1.0 million net loss on property disposals.

Net loss for third quarter 2020 was $2.0 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to net loss of $16.0 million, or $0.48 per share, in third quarter 2019.

“During the quarter we transitioned to managing our business in a tighter capacity environment and setting the stage for 2021. Improving tonnage trends late in Q3 has allowed LTL pricing to firm up with less volatility expected moving forward” said Darren Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer.

“We ended the quarter with just over $450 million in liquidity with a reaffirmed focus on managing our operations through the changes we’ve seen over the past 6 months, which has put us in a position to invest back into our business as we move forward. At the beginning of the quarter we secured a commitment with the US Treasury, and in October we received the first $75 million of the $400 million in Tranche B funds. These funds are dedicated for investment in our fleet”, continued Hawkins.

Yellow Brand

The Company announced that in 2021 the holding company will move forward under the heritage Yellow brand. The Company anticipates its LTL brands Holland, New Penn, Reddaway and YRC Freight, as well as HNRY Logistics will continue operating under their current names.

“Following an in-depth study, Yellow is the right brand and it’s the right time to modernize our existing holding company brand in conjunction with our enterprise transformation. The YRC Worldwide Inc. name was selected over a decade ago when the strategy of the Company included pursuits outside of North America. Today we have one of the largest, most comprehensive LTL and logistics networks focused on serving North America and the Yellow brand, as the original LTL company, reflects a strong and proud history”, continued Hawkins.

Leadership and Board of Directors

The Company also announced today that Jamie Pierson has resigned as the Chief Financial Officer and from the Board of Directors. This departure does not reflect any disagreements about the Company’s past financial reports or disclosures.

“Jamie has been instrumental in several financial transactions at critical times that have helped preserve an essential part of the American supply chain and the livelihoods of 30,000 families. Most recently he helped facilitate the CARES Act loan process and secure the other amendments to our credit facilities. We thank Jamie for his dedicated service to YRCW”, continued Hawkins.

As a result of this change effective immediately, Dan Olivier has been appointed as interim CFO. He has 22 years with the Company, including 12 years as the Vice President of Finance at Holland. Most recently Mr. Olivier served as the Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis at YRC Worldwide Inc.

“Dan’s knowledge of the Company and his extensive involvement with every aspect of our business will provide for a smooth transition during this interim period,” continued Hawkins.

The Company recently named Leah Dawson Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Previously she had served as YRC Worldwide Inc.’s Assistant General Counsel since 2012. In addition, Darrel Harris has joined the Company and will serve in the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. He most recently served as CEO of Xpress Global Systems for the past four years and is a 25-year industry veteran with extensive LTL experience.

The Company also announced two additions to its Board of Directors, former New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez and Shaunna D. Jones. Governor Martinez was the first female Hispanic governor in United States history and the first female governor of New Mexico. Ms. Jones has a legal background focused on transformation and strategic initiatives and currently serves as the U.S. Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.

“As we move forward with our work to operate as one company, Governor Martinez’s and Ms. Jones’s backgrounds will enhance our ability to grow while building our workforce with leaders that bring to us new perspectives and experiences”, concluded Hawkins.