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Address: 1701 E. MARKET STREET  
City: JEFFERSONVILLE 
State: IN 
Zip Code: 47130 
Telephone: (812) 288-0363 


Description of Business


Primary SIC Code: 4400
(As filed with the SEC)  

American Commercial Lines Inc. ("ACL" or the "Company"), a Delaware corporation, is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation and service companies in the United States. ACL provides barge transportation and related services under the provisions of the Jones Act and manufactures barges, towboats and other vessels, including ocean-going liquid tank barges. During the fourth quarter of 2007, ACL acquired a naval architecture and marine engineering firm which will continue to provide architecture, engineering and production support to its many customers in the commercial marine industry, while providing ACL with expertise in support of its transportation and manufacturing businesses. Our principal executive offices are located at 1701 East Market Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 610, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130. Information Available on our Website Our website address is www.aclines.com.  ... More ...  

Per Share Overview

Date 12-mos Rolling EPS Dividend P/E Ratio
03/20090.78NA4.06
12/20080.93NA5.27
09/20080.89NA11.96
06/20080.80NA13.66
03/20080.84NA18.81
12/20070.77NA21.09
09/20070.86NA27.59
06/20070.99NA26.31

Key Financial Ratios and Statistics

FYE: 12/31

Profitability 2008 Leverage 2008
Net Inc/Comm Equity-2.50Total Liab/Total Assets0.81
Net Inc/Total Assets0.06Total Liab/Inv Cap1.04
Net Inc/Inv Cap0.07Total Liab/Comm Equity-35.38
Pretax Inc/Net Sales0.06Interest Coverage Ratio3.79
Net Inc/Net Sales0.04Curr Debt/Equity0.01
Cash Flow/Net Sales0.10LTD/Equity2.64
SG&A/NetSales0.07Total Debt/Equity2.65
Asset Utilization   Liquidity  
Net Receivables Turnover9.16Quick Ratio1.01
Inventory Turnover13.95Current Ratio1.41
Inventory Day Sales0.04Net Rec/Curr Assets0.56
Net Sales/Work Cap15.80Inv/Curr Assets0.29
Net Sales/PP&E2.16  

Income Statement (Millions)

  3/31/2009 12/31/2008 9/30/2008 6/30/2008
Total Revenues(Net Sales) 196.81 289.92 313.68 322.69
Cost of Goods Sold 174.78 225.36 257.01 288.76
Selling & Admin Exps 22.73 21.29 20.11 20.43
Operating Income -0.70 42.14 36.56 13.51
Interest Exp 8.54 6.68 7.47 5.99
Pretax Income -8.96 36.26 29.49 5.44
Other Income 0.28 0.80 0.40 -2.08
Net Income Bef Extraordinary ... NA NA NA NA
Net Income -5.46 23.69 18.35 3.66

Balance Sheet (Millions)

Assets 3/31/2009 12/31/2008 9/30/2008 6/30/2008
Cash & Short Term Investments 2.99 1.22 6.04 14.01
Receivables - Total 98.57 143.87 139.39 128.49
Inventories - Total 73.86 74.21 79.78 90.86
Total Current Assets 211.59 258.30 258.16 263.68
Net Property, Plant & Equipment 549.69 554.58 528.38 510.97
Total Assets 807.32 839.25 813.68 801.55
Liabilities        
Accounts Payable 80.64 116.95 98.67 92.46
Debt in Current Liabilities 0.97 1.42 434.15 445.75
Total Current Liabilities 139.12 182.56 601.19 612.15
Long-Term Debt 431.70 418.55 NA 0.70
Total Liabilities 651.23 680.54 658.82 662.31
Stockholder's Equity        
Minority Interest NA NA NA NA
Preferred Stock NA NA NA NA
Common Stock 0.64 0.63 0.63 0.63
Retained Earnings 190.46 195.92 172.23 153.88
Treasury Stock -313.26 -312.89 -312.87 -312.82
Total Stockholders' Equity 156.10 158.71 154.85 139.24
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 807.32 839.25 813.68 801.55

Cash Flow Summary (Millions)

Categories 3/31/2009 12/31/2008 9/30/2008 6/30/2008
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 25.11 47.41 32.80 50.90
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities -6.10 -42.93 -28.42 -12.53
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities -17.24 -9.31 -12.35 -31.22

Annual Summary Data (Millions)

Year Sales Net Income EPS
12/2005741.3711.810.24
12/2006942.5592.250.69
12/20071,050.3644.360.77
12/20081,196.8048.010.93
Growth Rates17.3159.5957.07

Stock Ownership

Type Date(Q,M) No. Owners Shares Held (000s) % Own
Institutional03/31/0913435,36269.47




Report Date : 5/19/2009

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