Forward Air Corporation · NASDAQ:FWRD

Forward Air — Investor Presentation (May 2018)

25 slides from Forward Air's investor presentation, May 21, 2018

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation May 2018

    Investor Presentation May 2018 NASDAQ:FWRD www.ForwardAirCorp.com

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements Disclosure

    Forward Looking Statements Disclosure Today’s presentation and discussion will contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” or similar expressions are intended to identif

  3. Slide 3: Asset-Light Freight & Logistics Company

    Asset-Light Freight & Logistics Company EXPEDITED LTL TRUCKLOAD PREMIUM SERVICES • Comprehensive national network • Expedited Truckload brokerage • Provides expedited regional, inter-regional and national LTL services • Dedicated fleet services • Offers local pick-up and delivery, • Maximum security

  4. Slide 4: Key Attributes

    Key Attributes  Deliver premium solutions: expedited, time-definite, service-sensitive  Most comprehensive provider of wholesale transportation services in North America, serving Freight Forwarders, Airlines, 3PLs, etc.  Operate an asset-light model utilizing independent owner-operators and third

  5. Slide 5: Revenue Growth

    Revenue Growth Consolidated Revenue 1,200 1,000 800 GAAP) - 600 400 $ millions millions $ (non 200 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* 2016 2017 Note: Historic revenue shown as non-GAAP since it does not reflect the implementation of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers  12% annual revenue g

  6. Slide 6: Operating Income Growth

    Operating Income Growth Consolidated Operating Income 120 100 80 60 $ millions $ 40 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* 2016* 2017  11% annual EBIT growth since 2010  Organic as well as acquisitive growth  Expedited LTL key contributor; Intermodal growing rapidly *Non-GAAP adjustment, see appendi

  7. Slide 7: Addressable Market

    Addressable Market ($ millions) LTM Business Unit Revenue TAM TAM Comments (non-GAAP) Expedited LTL 649 3,500 $1,500 traditional airport-to-airport + $2,000 3PL Truckload Premium Services 184 3,000 $1,500 expedited + $1,500 medical+refrigerated Intermodal 169 7,000 Midwest + SE region Pool Distribut

  8. Slide 8: Management Team

    Management Team Bruce Campbell • 28 years with Forward Air Chairman and CEO • Previous: Ryder Glenn Adelaar • 18 years with Forward Air SVP, Information Systems • Previous: Sabre/American Airlines Matt Casey • 1 year with Forward Air SVP Safety • Previous: Forest City Technologies, Panther Premium L

  9. Slide 9: Revenue & Operating Income Mix

    Revenue & Operating Income Mix Revenue: LTM Operating Income: LTM IM IM 15% 12% Pool 6% Pool TLS 14% 1% LTL 55% TLS 16% LTL 81% 9

  10. Slide 10: Expedited LTL Highlights

    Expedited LTL Highlights • Nationwide time-definite service • Pick-up and delivery covering 96% of continental US zip codes • Offer variety of freight management services (warehousing, dedicated final mile, consolidation/deconsolidation, etc.) Growth Areas Expedited LTL LTM • E-commerce solutions fo

  11. Slide 11: Forward Air: Expedited LTL Network

    Forward Air: Expedited LTL Network =“ conrorarion cp ° ° BRLO MLI @ nationarup Regional Hub Station

  12. Slide 12: Truckload Premium Services Highlights

    Truckload Premium Services Highlights • Premium services (expedited, time definite, high value, etc.) for premium rates • Dedicated owner-operator capacity drives competitive advantage • Flexible capacity from qualified third party transportation providers • Beneficial synergies through cross- utili

  13. Slide 13: Intermodal Highlights

    Intermodal Highlights • Premium intermodal drayage for forwarders, airlines and steamship lines • Branded as CST (Central States Trucking) • Growing Midwest, Southeast and Southwest footprint • Service partnerships with 20 of the top 100 importers • Offer dedicated contract and CFS Intermodal LTM wa

  14. Slide 14: Intermodal Network

    Intermodal Network | & ’@ Seattle f Minneapolis. 4 e A f ee Rs P Milwaukee \ ON r / a Chicago ® ‘Cleveland Paikegprie ° @ e/oliet columbus Rochelle ie Baltmore Indianapol Se e ° re (oakland Kansas City Cece peoxtolk ‘Nashville echeriog® Los Angeles ‘@ Memphis 2 ‘Aflanta Charleston - @ tae Savannah =

  15. Slide 15: Pool Distribution Highlights

    Pool Distribution Highlights • High-frequency handling and distribution of time-sensitive products to multiple destinations for multiple consignees (“pooled” final mile solution) • Branded as Forward Air Solutions • Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast and Southwest footprint • Leverages core competenci

  16. Slide 16: Pool Distribution Network

    Pool Distribution Network 16

  17. Slide 17: Technology

    Technology • Advanced technology is a cornerstone of every Forward Air business operation • Our technology priorities include: ‒ Extensive use of mobile and wireless technologies to drive operational efficiencies ‒ Real-time customer shipment visibility ‒ E-commerce links with our customers, drivers

  18. Slide 18: Financial Overview

    ForwardAir we — CORPORATION —— Financial Overview

  19. Slide 19: Financial Overview

    Financial Overview • Goal to deliver superior returns to shareholders through profitable organic growth and disciplined acquisitions • Commitment to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases LTM 2017 2016 † Revenue (non-GAAP) $ 1,156 M $ 1101 M $ 983 M Operating Income $

  20. Slide 20: Revenue & Earnings History

    Revenue & Earnings History Revenue (non-GAAP)† EBITDA EPS (CAGR = 12%) (CAGR = 11%) (CAGR = 15%) * * * + * * ++ ++ † Shown as non-GAAP since it does not reflect the full implementation of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers * Non-GAAP adjustment, see appendix + Adjusted to exclude CST acq

  21. Slide 21: Strong Cash Flow Generation

    Strong Cash Flow Generation $140 $130 $120 $107 $100 $103 $91 $92 $80 $86 $77 $69 $60 ($ in millions) in ($ $54 $40 $40 $38 $39 $40 $34 $36 $20 $20 $20 $14 $0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 LTM Net Capex Cash Flow From Operations 21

  22. Slide 22: Value Proposition

    Value Proposition  Sustainable Revenue Growth  Flexible Asset-Light Model  Solid Capital Returns  Proven Operating Leverage  Strong Balance Sheet 22

  23. Slide 23: Appendix

    ForwardAir we — CORPORATION —— Appendix

  24. Slide 24: Reconciliations

    Reconciliations GAAP vs Non-GAAP Reconciliation Segment EBITDA Reconciliation GAAP Revenue Reconciliation LTM 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 GAAP Revenue 1,156.4 1,100.8 982.5 959.1 781.0 652.5 584.5 536.4 483.9 Expedited LTL LTM Towne Integration - - - 0.6 - - - - - GAAP Operating Income 9

  25. Slide 25: Thank You For Your Time

    Thank You For Your Time Investor Relations Contact: Mike Morris, CFO & Treasurer mmorris@forwardair.com (404) 362-8933

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