UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2005
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Transition Period from ____ to ____
Commission | | Registrant, State of Incorporation, | | I.R.S. Employer |
File Number | | Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Telephone Number | | Identification No. |
| | | | |
1-3525 | | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. (A New York Corporation) | | 13-4922640 |
0-18135 | | AEP GENERATING COMPANY (An Ohio Corporation) | | 31-1033833 |
0-346 | | AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY (A Texas Corporation) | | 74-0550600 |
0-340 | | AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY (A Texas Corporation) | | 75-0646790 |
1-3457 | | APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY (A Virginia Corporation) | | 54-0124790 |
1-2680 | | COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY (An Ohio Corporation) | | 31-4154203 |
1-3570 | | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY (An Indiana Corporation) | | 35-0410455 |
1-6858 | | KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY (A Kentucky Corporation) | | 61-0247775 |
1-6543 | | OHIO POWER COMPANY (An Ohio Corporation) | | 31-4271000 |
0-343 | | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA (An Oklahoma Corporation) | | 73-0410895 |
1-3146 | | SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY (A Delaware Corporation) | | 72-0323455 |
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All Registrants | | 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215-2373 | | |
| | Telephone (614) 716-1000 | | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have 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 registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. |
Yes X | NO ___ |
Indicate by check mark whether American Electric Power Company, Inc. is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). |
Yes X | NO ___ |
Indicate by check mark whether AEP Generating Company, AEP Texas Central Company, AEP Texas North Company, Appalachian Power Company, Columbus Southern Power Company, Indiana Michigan Power Company, Kentucky Power Company, Ohio Power Company, Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company, are accelerated filers (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). |
Yes ___ | NO X |
AEP Generating Company, AEP Texas North Company, Columbus Southern Power Company, Kentucky Power Company and Public Service Company of Oklahoma meet the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and are therefore filing this Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format specified in General Instruction H(2) to Form 10-Q.
| | Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding at July 29, 2005 | |
| | | |
American Electric Power Company, Inc. | | 384,772,013 | |
AEP Generating Company | | 1,000 | |
AEP Texas Central Company | | 2,211,678 | |
AEP Texas North Company | | 5,488,560 | |
Appalachian Power Company | | 13,499,500 | |
Columbus Southern Power Company | | 16,410,426 | |
Indiana Michigan Power Company | | 1,400,000 | |
Kentucky Power Company | | 1,009,000 | |
Ohio Power Company | | 27,952,473 | |
Public Service Company of Oklahoma | | 9,013,000 | |
Southwestern Electric Power Company | | 7,536,640 | |
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INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2005
| |
| Glossary of Terms | |
| Forward-Looking Information | |
| Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
| | Items 1, 2 and 3 - Financial Statements, Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities: | |
| | | |
| | American Electric Power Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies: |
| | | Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | AEP Generating Company: |
| | | Management’s Narrative Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Condensed Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | AEP Texas Central Company and Subsidiary: |
| | | Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | AEP Texas North Company: |
| | | Management’s Narrative Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | Appalachian Power Company and Subsidiaries: |
| | | Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | Columbus Southern Power Company and Subsidiaries: |
| | | Management’s Narrative Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | Indiana Michigan Power Company and Subsidiaries: |
| | | Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | Kentucky Power Company: |
| | | Management’s Narrative Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | Ohio Power Company Consolidated: |
| | | Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | | |
| | Public Service Company of Oklahoma: |
| | | Management’s Narrative Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | Southwestern Electric Power Company Consolidated: |
| | | Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis | |
| | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities | |
| | | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | | |
| | Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries | |
| | | |
| | Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries | |
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Item 4. | | Controls and Procedures | |
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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. | | Legal Proceedings | |
Item 2. | | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | |
Item 4. | | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | |
Item 5. | | Other Information | |
Item 6. | | Exhibits | |
| | | | | | Exhibits: | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 10 (a) | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 10 (b) | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 12 | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 31(a) | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 31(b) | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 31(c) | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 31(d) | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 32(a) | |
| | | | | | Exhibit 32(b) | |
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| SIGNATURE | |
This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by American Electric Power Company, Inc., AEP Generating Company, AEP Texas Central Company, AEP Texas North Company, Appalachian Power Company, Columbus Southern Power Company, Indiana Michigan Power Company, Kentucky Power Company, Ohio Power Company, Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating to the other registrants. |
When the following terms and abbreviations appear in the text of this report, they have the meanings indicated below.
AEGCo | | AEP Generating Company, an electric utility subsidiary of AEP. |
AEP or Parent | | American Electric Power Company, Inc. |
AEP Consolidated | | AEP and its majority owned consolidated subsidiaries and consolidated affiliates. |
AEP Credit | | AEP Credit, Inc., a subsidiary of AEP which factors accounts receivable and accrued utility revenues for affiliated domestic electric utility companies. |
AEP East companies | | APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo and OPCo. |
AEPES | | AEP Energy Services, Inc., a subsidiary of AEP Resources, Inc. |
AEP System or the System | | American Electric Power System, an integrated electric utility system, owned and operated by AEP’s electric utility subsidiaries. |
AEP System Power Pool or AEP Power Pool | | Members are APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo and OPCo. The Pool shares the generation, cost of generation and resultant wholesale off-system sales of the member companies. |
AEPSC | | American Electric Power Service Corporation, a service subsidiary providing management and professional services to AEP and its subsidiaries. |
AEP West companies | | PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC. |
AFUDC | | Allowance for Funds Used During Construction. |
ALJ | | Administrative Law Judge. |
APCo | | Appalachian Power Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
ARO | | Asset Retirement Obligations. |
CAA | | Clean Air Act. |
COLI | | Corporate owned, life insurance program. |
Cook Plant | | The Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, a two-unit, 2,110 MW nuclear plant owned by I&M. |
CSPCo | | Columbus Southern Power Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
CSW | | Central and South West Corporation, a subsidiary of AEP (Effective January 21, 2003, the legal name of Central and South West Corporation was changed to AEP Utilities, Inc.). |
DETM | | Duke Energy Trading and Marketing L.L.C., a risk management counterparty. |
DOE | | United States Department of Energy. |
ECAR | | East Central Area Reliability Council. |
EITF | | Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Emerging Issues Task Force. |
ERCOT | | Electric Reliability Council of Texas. |
FASB | | Financial Accounting Standards Board. |
Federal EPA | | United States Environmental Protection Agency. |
FERC | | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. |
FIN 46 | | FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” |
GAAP | | Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. |
HPL | | Houston Pipeline Company. |
I&M | | Indiana Michigan Power Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
IPP | | Independent Power Producers. |
IURC | | Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. |
JMG | | JMG Funding LP. |
KPCo | | Kentucky Power Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
KPSC | | Kentucky Public Service Commission. |
KWH | | Kilowatthour. |
LIG | | Louisiana Intrastate Gas, a former AEP subsidiary. |
ME SWEPCo | | Mutual Energy SWEPCo L.P., a Texas retail electric provider. |
MLR | | Member load ratio, the method used to allocate AEP Power Pool transactions to its members. |
MTM | | Mark-to-Market. |
MW | | Megawatt. |
MWH | | Megawatthour. |
NOx | | Nitrogen oxide. |
Nonutility Money Pool | | AEP System’s Nonutility Money Pool. |
NYMEX | | New York Mercantile Exchange. |
OATT | | Open Access Transmission Tariff. |
OCC | | Oklahoma Corporation Commission. |
OPCo | | Ohio Power Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
OTC | | Over the counter. |
PJM | | Pennsylvania - New Jersey - Maryland regional transmission organization. |
PSO | | Public Service Company of Oklahoma, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
PUCO | | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio |
PUCT | | The Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
PUHCA | | Public Utility Holding Company Act. |
PURPA | | Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. |
Registrant Subsidiaries | | AEP subsidiaries which are SEC registrants; AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC. |
REP | | Texas Retail Electric Provider. |
Risk Management Contracts | | Trading and nontrading derivatives, including those derivatives designated as cash flow and fair value hedges. |
Rockport Plant | | A generating plant, consisting of two 1,300 MW coal-fired generating units near Rockport, Indiana owned by AEGCo and I&M. |
RTO | | Regional Transmission Organization. |
S&P | | Standard and Poor’s. |
SEC | | United States Securities and Exchange Commission. |
SECA | | Seams Elimination Cost Allocation. |
SFAS | | Statement of Financial Accounting Standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. |
SFAS 109 | | Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. |
SFAS 133 | | Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. |
SNF | | Spent Nuclear Fuel. |
SO2 | | Sulfur Dioxide. |
SPP | | Southwest Power Pool. |
STP | | South Texas Project Nuclear Generating Plant. |
SWEPCo | | Southwestern Electric Power Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
TCC | | AEP Texas Central Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
Tenor | | Maturity of a contract. |
TEM | | SUEZ Energy Marketing NA, Inc. (formerly known as Tractebel Energy Marketing, Inc.) |
Texas Restructuring Legislation | | Legislation enacted in 1999 to restructure the electric utility industry in Texas. |
TNC | | AEP Texas North Company, an AEP electric utility subsidiary. |
True-up Proceeding | | A filing made under the Texas Restructuring Legislation to finalize the amount of stranded costs and other true- up items and the recovery of such amounts. |
TVA | | Tennessee Valley Authority. |
Utility Money Pool | | AEP System’s Utility Money Pool. |
VaR | | Value at Risk, a method to quantify risk exposure. |
Virginia SCC | | Virginia State Corporation Commission. |
WPCo | | Wheeling Power Company, an AEP electric distribution subsidiary. |
Zimmer Plant | | William H. Zimmer Generating Station, a 1,300 MW coal-fired unit owned 25.4% by CSPCo. |
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report made by AEP and its Registrant Subsidiaries contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although AEP and each of its Registrant Subsidiaries believe that their expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such statements may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are:
· | Electric load and customer growth. |
· | Weather conditions, including storms. |
· | Available sources and costs of, and transportation for, fuels and the creditworthiness of fuel suppliers and transporters. |
· | Availability of generating capacity and the performance of our generating plants. |
· | The ability to recover regulatory assets and stranded costs in connection with deregulation. |
· | The ability to recover increases in fuel and other energy costs through regulated or competitive electric rates. |
· | New legislation, litigation and government regulation including requirements for reduced emissions of sulfur, nitrogen, mercury, carbon and other substances. |
· | Timing and resolution of pending and future rate cases, negotiations and other regulatory decisions (including rate or other recovery for new investments, transmission service and environmental compliance). |
· | Resolution of litigation (including pending Clean Air Act enforcement actions and disputes arising from the bankruptcy of Enron Corp.). |
· | Our ability to constrain operation and maintenance costs. |
· | Our ability to sell assets at acceptable prices and other acceptable terms, including rights to share in earnings derived from the assets subsequent to their sale. |
· | The economic climate and growth in our service territory and changes in market demand and demographic patterns. |
· | Inflationary trends. |
· | Our ability to develop and execute a strategy based on a view regarding prices of electricity, natural gas and other energy-related commodities. |
· | Changes in the creditworthiness and number of participants in the energy trading market. |
· | Changes in the financial markets, particularly those affecting the availability of capital and our ability to refinance existing debt at attractive rates. |
· | Actions of rating agencies, including changes in the ratings of debt. |
· | Volatility and changes in markets for electricity, natural gas and other energy-related commodities. |
· | Changes in utility regulation, including membership and integration into regional transmission structures. |
· | Accounting pronouncements periodically issued by accounting standard-setting bodies. |
· | The performance of our pension and other postretirement benefit plans. |
· | Prices for power that we generate and sell at wholesale. |
· | Changes in technology, particularly with respect to new, developing or alternative sources of generation. |
· | Other risks and unforeseen events, including wars, the effects of terrorism (including increased security costs), embargoes and other catastrophic events. |
MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Utility Operations Segment Results
Net income from our Utility Operations was $247 million for the second quarter of 2005, representing an increase of $63 million when compared with net income from our Utility Operations for the second quarter of 2004. The increase was due to higher retail and wholesale sales, lower maintenance and other operation expenses, the recognition of carrying costs for our Ohio companies’ environmental investments and regional transmission organization expenses and the accrual of carrying costs on our stranded costs in Texas.
The increase in retail sales is due to the continuing effect of customer growth and higher usage across all classes, partially due to warmer weather in the latter part of the second quarter of 2005. The increase in wholesale sales is from higher margins on off-system sales. Partially offsetting these favorable items are higher fuel costs, as further discussed below in the “Fuel Costs” section, and reduced transmission revenues.
Acquisitions
In May 2005, we announced an agreement to purchase the Waterford Energy Center for $220 million. The Waterford Energy Center is a natural-gas-fired plant with capacity of 821 megawatts located in Waterford, Ohio. This purchase is part of our broad strategy to meet the growing capacity needs of our customer base and reduce reliance on the marketplace. We expect this acquisition to close in the third quarter of 2005.
In June 2005, the PUCO ordered CSPCo to explore the purchase of the Ohio service territory of Monongahela Power, which includes approximately 29,000 customers. On August 2, 2005, we agreed to terms of a transaction, which includes the transfer of Monongahela Power’s Ohio customer base and the assets that serve those customers to CSPCo for an estimated sales price of approximately $55 million. The sale price will be adjusted based on book values of the acquired assets and liabilities at the closing date. We anticipate the purchase, subject to regulatory approval, to close late in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Environmental
In June 2005, we revised our environmental investment program that extends from 2004 through 2010 to a projected investment level of $4.1 billion, from our previous estimate of $3.7 billion. The increase is attributable to continued refinement of our forecast and the ongoing development of estimates for our remaining scrubber program. There could be additional changes in our investment program estimates as we further evaluate and monitor the impact of the Clean Air Interstate Rule and Clean Air Mercury Rule.
In June 2005, we announced five additional locations where we will invest in equipment to continue to improve the environmental performance of our coal-fired power plants including sites in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Texas. These projects will be completed between 2007 and 2010 and are included in both our previous and revised projected investment level discussed above.
Texas Regulatory Activity
Stranded Cost Recovery
During May 2005, TCC:
· | Sold its ownership interest in the South Texas Project (STP) nuclear plant for approximately $314 million and the assumption of liabilities of approximately $22 million; |
· | Received a good cause exception to the true-up rule to allow TCC to make its true-up filing prior to the closing of the sale of TCC’s ownership interest in Oklaunion, which is still in litigation; and |
· | Submitted its true-up filing to the PUCT for a final determination of stranded costs and other true-up amounts. |
Texas Restructuring Legislation provides for a PUCT decision within 150 days after filing. A final order is expected in the fourth quarter of 2005.
TCC Rate Case
In June 2005, the PUCT orally approved a settlement in TCC’s rate case, which resulted in a net decrease of $9 million in base rates charged to retail electric providers and wholesale transmission customers. When coupled with reduced depreciation expense due to revised depreciation rates, the removal of a merger-related rate rider credit and other items that were approved in the settlement, TCC estimates that pretax income may improve by approximately $11 million per year.
Fuel Costs
Market prices for coal, natural gas and oil increased dramatically during 2004 and have continued to increase in 2005. These increasing fuel costs are the result of increasing worldwide demand, supply uncertainty, and transportation constraints, as well as other market factors. We manage price and performance risk, particularly for coal, through a portfolio of contracts of varying durations and other fuel procurement and management activities. We have fuel recovery mechanisms for about 45% of our fuel costs in our various jurisdictions. Additionally, about 25% of our fuel is used for off-system sales where prices for our power should allow us to recover our cost of fuel. Accordingly, we should recover approximately 70% of fuel cost increases. The remaining 30% of our fuel costs relate primarily to Ohio and West Virginia customers, where we do not have fuel cost recovery mechanisms. Such percentages are subject to change over time based on fuel cost impacts, fuel caps and freezes and changes to the recovery mechanisms at jurisdictions in our individual operating companies.
During the second quarter of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, higher coal costs reduced gross margins by approximately $44 million and our year-to-date reduction in gross margins related to fuel costs is approximately $100 million. Several major events have impacted fuel costs in 2005. In January, deliveries of coal were restricted due to flooding events and restricted shipping on the Ohio River at Belleville. Central Appalachian coal deliveries were also affected by rail transportation limitations resulting in performance issues among coal suppliers, the railroad, and AEP. The Union Pacific Railroad claimed, in mid-May, a force majeure event due to severe track damage impacting the delivery of Powder River Basin (PRB) coal. That claimed event has reduced, and will continue to reduce, PRB coal deliveries by roughly 15% through at least November 2005. Since PRB supplies tend to be lower priced than our average, delivered coal costs are being impacted. The fuel cost escalation that began in the second quarter of 2004 resulted in a larger year-over-year variance for the first half of 2005 than is expected in the second half of 2005.
Energy Policy Act of 2005
The United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate recently agreed to and passed legislation referred to as the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The President has not yet signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 into law, but public statements from representatives of the White House indicate that he is likely to do so. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 repeals PUHCA, effective six months after the date of enactment. We believe adoption of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 may end litigation challenging our merger with CSW. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 provides for tax credits for the development of certain clean coal and emissions technologies and would provide federal tax relief in support of our commitment to build IGCC generating units.
Additional Information
For additional information on our strategic outlook, see “Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations,” including “Business Strategy,” in our 2004 Annual Report. Also see the remainder of our “Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations” in this Form 10-Q, along with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Segments
As outlined in our 2004 Annual Report, our business strategy and the core of our business are to focus on domestic electric utility operations. Our previous decision that we no longer sought business interests outside of the footprint of our domestic core utility assets led us to embark on a divestiture of such noncore assets. Major asset divestitures included the sale in 2004 of two generating plants in the U.K., LIG and Jefferson Island Storage & Hub, and the sale in January 2005 of a 98% interest in the HPL assets. Consequently, the significance of our three Investments segments is declining.
Our principal operating business segments and their major activities are:
· | Utility Operations: |
· | Domestic generation of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. |
· | Domestic electricity transmission and distribution. |
· | Investments-Gas Operations: |
· | Gas pipeline and storage services. |
· | Gas marketing and risk management activities. |
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| LIG Pipeline Company and its subsidiaries, including Jefferson Island Storage & Hub LLC, were classified as discontinued operations during 2003 and were sold during 2004. We sold a 98% controlling interest in HPL during the first quarter of 2005. |
· | Investments-UK Operations: |
· | Generation of electricity in the U.K. for sale to wholesale customers. |
· | Coal procurement and transportation to our plants. |
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| UK Operations were classified as discontinued operations during 2003 and were sold during the third quarter of 2004. |
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· | Investments-Other: |
· | Bulk commodity barging operations, wind farms, independent power producers and other energysupply related businesses. |
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| Four independent power producers were sold during the third and fourth quarters of 2004. |
AEP Consolidated Results
Our consolidated Net Income for the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 was as follows (Earnings and Weighted Average Shares Outstanding in millions):
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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| | Earnings | | EPS | | Earnings | | EPS | | Earnings | | EPS | | Earnings | | EPS | |
Utility Operations | | $ | 247 | | $ | 0.64 | | $ | 184 | | $ | 0.46 | | $ | 600 | | $ | 1.54 | | $ | 488 | | $ | 1.23 | |
Investments - Gas Operations | | | (2 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (4 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | 8 | | | 0.02 | | | (14 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Investments - Other | | | (1 | ) | | - | | | (4 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | 4 | | | 0.01 | | | - | | | - | |
All Other (a) | | | (26 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (25 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (40 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (34 | ) | | (0.09 | ) |
Income Before Discontinued Operations | | | 218 | | | 0.57 | | | 151 | | | 0.38 | | | 572 | | | 1.47 | | | 440 | | | 1.11 | |
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Investments - Gas Operations | | | - | | | - | | | 2 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 1 | | | - | |
Investments - UK Operations | | | - | | | - | | | (52 | ) | | (0.13 | ) | | (5 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (64 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Investments - Other | | | 3 | | | 0.01 | | | (1 | ) | | - | | | 9 | | | 0.02 | | | 5 | | | 0.01 | |
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | | | 3 | | | 0.01 | | | (51 | ) | | (0.13 | ) | | 4 | | | 0.01 | | | (58 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
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Net Income | | $ | 221 | | $ | 0.58 | | $ | 100 | | $ | 0.25 | | $ | 576 | | $ | 1.48 | | $ | 382 | | $ | 0.96 | |
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | | | | | | 384 | | | | | | 396 | | | | | | 389 | | | | | | 396 | |
(a) All Other includes the parent company’s interest income and expense, as well as other nonallocated costs.
The earnings per share of any segment does not represent a direct legal interest in the assets and liabilities allocated to any one segment but rather represents a direct equity interest in AEP’s assets and liabilities as a whole.
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Income Before Discontinued Operations increased $67 million to $218 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to the second quarter of 2004.
For the second quarter of 2005, our Utility Operations earnings increased $63 million from second quarter of the previous year primarily due to load and customer growth in all sectors, an increase in off-system sales margins and Ohio and Texas carrying cost accruals. These favorable changes are partially offset by higher fuel costs.
Average shares outstanding decreased to 384 million in 2005 from 396 million in 2004 primarily due to the common stock share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors in February 2005.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Income Before Discontinued Operations increased $132 million to $572 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005.
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, our Utility Operations earnings increased $112 million from the same six month period of the previous year driven primarily by the Centrica earnings sharing payments received in March 2005, Ohio and Texas carrying cost accruals and lower maintenance and other operation expenses. These favorable changes are partially offset by higher fuel costs.
Earnings from our Gas Operations increased $22 million from the same six month period of the previous year reflecting favorable results for one month of HPL’s operations in 2005 compared with a loss for the six months of HPL’s operations in the prior year. We sold a 98% controlling interest in HPL in January 2005, resulting in decreased operations, maintenance and depreciation expenses as well as decreased interest charges.
The loss from our All Other grouping, primarily representing parent company income and expenses, increased $6 million in 2005. This increase is primarily due to lower interest income and lower guarantee fees received in the current period.
Average shares outstanding decreased to 389 million in 2005 from 396 million in 2004 primarily due to the common stock share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors in February 2005.
Our results of operations by operating segment are discussed below.
Utility Operations
Our Utility Operations include regulated revenues with direct and variable offsetting expenses and net reported commodity trading operations. We believe that a discussion of our Utility Operations segment results on a gross margin basis is most appropriate. Gross margins represent utility operating revenues less the related direct costs of fuel and purchased power.
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Revenues | | $ | 2,668 | | $ | 2,545 | | $ | 5,282 | | $ | 5,147 | |
Fuel and Purchased Power | | | 956 | | | 820 | | | 1,861 | | | 1,599 | |
Gross Margin | | | 1,712 | | | 1,725 | | | 3,421 | | | 3,548 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 317 | | | 308 | | | 635 | | | 618 | |
Other Operating Expenses | | | 943 | | | 994 | | | 1,814 | | | 1,882 | |
Operating Income | | | 452 | | | 423 | | | 972 | | | 1,048 | |
Other Income (Expense), Net | | | 56 | | | 16 | | | 204 | | | 26 | |
Interest Expense and Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements | | | 156 | | | 161 | | | 300 | | | 327 | |
Income Taxes | | | 105 | | | 94 | | | 276 | | | 259 | |
Income Before Discontinued Operations | | $ | 247 | | $ | 184 | | $ | 600 | | $ | 488 | |
Summary of Selected Sales Data
For Utility Operations
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Energy Summary | | (in millions of KWH) | |
Retail: | | | | | | | | | |
Residential | | | 9,956 | | | 9,740 | | | 23,180 | | | 23,167 | |
Commercial | | | 9,573 | | | 9,390 | | | 18,305 | | | 18,169 | |
Industrial | | | 13,480 | | | 12,902 | | | 26,253 | | | 25,175 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 639 | | | 806 | | | 1,284 | | | 1,549 | |
Total Retail | | | 33,648 | | | 32,838 | | | 69,022 | | | 68,060 | |
Texas Retail and Other | | | 161 | | | 298 | | | 389 | | | 522 | |
Total | | | 33,809 | | | 33,136 | | | 69,411 | | | 68,582 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wholesale | | | 12,138 | | | 13,644 | | | 24,773 | | | 27,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Texas Wires Delivery | | | 6,736 | | | 6,250 | | | 12,254 | | | 11,740 | |
Cooling degree days and heating degree days are metrics commonly used in the utility industry as a measure of the impact weather has on results of operations. Cooling degree days and heating degree days in our service territory for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2005, and 2004 were as follows:
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Weather Summary | | (in degree days) | |
Eastern Region | | | | | | | | | |
Actual - Heating | | | 165 | | | 168 | | | 1,939 | | | 2,032 | |
Normal - Heating (a) | | | 176 | | | 180 | | | 1,988 | | | 1,986 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual - Cooling | | | 287 | | | 313 | | | 287 | | | 316 | |
Normal - Cooling (a) | | | 278 | | | 278 | | | 281 | | | 281 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Western Region (b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual - Heating | | | 26 | | | 30 | | | 795 | | | 913 | |
Normal - Heating (a) | | | 33 | | | 33 | | | 1,006 | | | 1,012 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual - Cooling | | | 681 | | | 659 | | | 701 | | | 689 | |
Normal - Cooling (a) | | | 645 | | | 642 | | | 662 | | | 660 | |
(a) Normal Heating/Cooling represents the 30-year average of degree days. | |
(b) Western Region statistics represent PSO/SWEPCo customer base only. |
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005
Income Before Discontinued Operations
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 | | | | | $ | 184 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | 5 | | | | |
Texas Supply | | | (36 | ) | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (21 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 38 | | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 1 | | | | |
| | | | | | (13 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses And Other: | | | | | | | |
Maintenance and Other Operation | | | 46 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (9 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 5 | | | | |
Other Income (Expense), Net | | | 40 | | | | |
Interest Expenses | | | 5 | | | | |
| | | | | | 87 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Taxes | | | | | | (11 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 | | | | | $ | 247 | |
Income from Utility Operations increased $63 million to $247 million in 2005. The key drivers of the increase were a $46 million decrease in Maintenance and Other Operation expenses and a $40 million increase in Other Income (Expense), Net, partially offset by a $13 million decrease in gross margin.
The major components of our change in gross margin were as follows:
· | Retail margins in our utility business were $5 million higher than last year. The primary driver of this increase was a 3% increase in volume attributable to load growth in residential and commercial classes as well as favorable weather in 2005. The margin increase related to load growth was partially offset by higher fuel costs of approximately $44 million, which primarily relates to our utilities in the East with inactive fuel clauses. |
· | Our Texas Supply business had a $36 million decrease in gross margin as a result of the sale of a majority of our Texas generation assets in the third quarter of 2004 and STP in May 2005. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $21 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates as mandated by the FERC. Higher transmission revenues in the ECAR region because of the addition of SECA rates partially offset the change in FERC tariffs. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales for 2005 were $38 million higher than 2004 primarily due to higher volumes and favorable price margins. |
Utility Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Maintenance and Other Operation expenses decreased $46 million. Approximately $11 million of the decrease is due to timing of maintenance projects and different spending patterns experienced in the second quarter of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. Additionally, in 2004 we incurred $20 million related to major storms. Also, an $18 million reduction relates to the sale of the Texas generation and STP assets and a $19 million reduction relates to lower labor, incentives, fringes and outside service costs. These favorable variances were partially offset by a $22 million severance accrual in 2005 as a result of our company-wide staffing and budget review, which will ultimately reduce our staffing levels by 466 positions. |
· Other Income (Expense), Net increased $40 million primarily due to the following:
· $20 million related to the recognition of carrying costs by TCC on its net stranded generation costs and its capacity auction true-up asset.
· $11 million related to the recognition of carrying costs on environmental and RTO expenses by our Ohio companies related to the
Rate Stabilization Plans.
· $9 million related to increased AFUDC due to extensive construction activities occurring in 2005.
See “Income Taxes” section below for discussion of fluctuations related to income taxes.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
Income Before Discontinued Operations
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 | | | | | $ | 488 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (61 | ) | | | |
Texas Supply | | | (56 | ) | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (51 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 34 | | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 7 | | | | |
| | | | | | (127 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses And Other: | | | | | | | |
Maintenance and Other Operation | | | 67 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (17 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 1 | | | | |
Other Income (Expense), Net | | | 178 | | | | |
Interest Expenses | | | 27 | | | | |
| | | | | | 256 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Taxes | | | | | | (17 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 | | | | | $ | 600 | |
Income from Utility Operations increased $112 million to $600 million in 2005. The key drivers of the increase were a $178 million increase in Other Income (Expense), Net and a $67 million decrease in Maintenance and Other Operation, partially offset by a $127 million decrease in gross margin.
The major components of our change in gross margin were as follows:
· | Overall Retail Margins in our utility business were $61 million lower than last year. The primary driver of this decrease was higher delivered fuel costs of approximately $100 million, of which the majority relates to our East companies with inactive fuel clauses. The higher fuel costs were partially offset by continued customer growth and usage in our residential and commercial classes. |
· | Our Texas Supply business had a $56 million decrease in gross margin due to the sale of a majority of our Texas generation assets in the third quarter of 2004 and STP in May 2005. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $51 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates as mandated by the FERC. Higher transmission revenues in the ECAR region because of the addition of SECA rates partially offset the change in FERC tariffs. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales for 2005 were $34 million higher than 2004 primarily due to a 3% growth in volume and favorable price margins partially offset by a $41 million decrease in optimization activity. |
Utility Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Maintenance and Other Operation expenses decreased $67 million. Approximately $10 million of the decrease is due to timing of maintenance projects and different spending patterns experienced in the first six months of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. Expenses were lower by $60 million primarily due to the cancellation of our COLI policies in 2005 and lower labor, incentives and outside service costs in 2005. Also, a $19 million reduction relates to the sale in 2004 of our Texas generation assets. These favorable variances were partially offset by a $22 million severance accrual in 2005 as a result of our company-wide staffing and budget review, which will ultimately reduce our staffing levels by 466 positions. |
· | Other Income (Expense), Net increased $178 million primarily due to the following: |
| · | $112 million resulting from the receipt of revenues related to the earnings sharing agreement with Centrica as stipulated in the purchase and sale agreement from the sale of our REPs in 2002. Agreement was reached with Centrica in March 2005 resolving disputes on how such amounts are to be calculated. |
| · | $37 million related to the recognition of carrying costs on environmental and RTO expenses by our Ohio companies related to the Rate Stabilization Plans. |
| · | $15 million related to increased AFUDC due to extensive construction activities occurring in 2005. |
| · | $15 million related to the recognition of carrying costs by TCC on its net stranded generation costs and its capacity auction true-up asset. |
· | Interest Expenses decreased $27 million due to the refinancing of higher coupon debt and the retirement of debt in 2004 and in the first six months of 2005. |
See “Income Taxes” section below for discussion of fluctuations related to income taxes.
Investments-Gas Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Our $2 million net loss from Gas Operations before discontinued operations compares with a $4 million loss recorded in the second quarter of 2004. Due to the sale of a 98% controlling interest in HPL in January 2005, current year results include results from gas trading operations that will wind down over the next several years compared to three months of HPL’s operations in the prior year.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Our $8 million net income from Gas Operations before discontinued operations compares with a $14 million loss recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2004. Due to the sale of a 98% controlling interest in HPL in January 2005, current year results include only one month of HPL’s operations compared to six months of HPL’s operations in the prior year. The variance consists of a $51 million decrease in operation, maintenance and depreciation expenses and a $21 million decrease in interest charges offset by a $42 million decrease in gross margins and an $8 million increase in income taxes.
Investments - UK Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Losses included in discontinued operations from our Investments - UK Operations segment were zero in 2005 as compared to $52 million in 2004 due to the sale of substantially all operations and assets within our Investments - UK Operations segment in July 2004.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Losses included in discontinued operations from our Investments - UK Operations segment were $5 million in 2005 as compared to $64 million in 2004 due to the sale of substantially all operations and assets within our Investments - UK Operations segment in July 2004. The current period amount represents purchase price true-up adjustments made during the first quarter of 2005 related to the 2004 sale.
Investments - Other
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Losses before discontinued operations from our Investments - Other segment decreased by $3 million in 2005 primarily due to the following:
· | A $5 million decreased loss due to reductions in outstanding debt at AEP Communications that occurred in October 2004. |
· | A $3 million increased profit at MEMCO due to favorable operating conditions and strong freight rates in 2005. |
· | A $3 million increased loss at AEP Resources related to $1 million of increased losses from the Dow plant in 2005 and increased legal and tax expenses of $2 million in 2005. |
· | The remaining $2 million increased loss relates to several items at various subsidiaries, none of which is individually significant. |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Income before discontinued operations from our Investments - Other segment increased by $4 million in 2005 primarily due to the following:
· | A $5 million increase at CSW Energy Services related to a current year gain due to a working capital true-up for our November 2004 Numanco sale and a release of product liability and litigation reserves related to our Total Electric Vehicle investment due to the resolution of all open litigation as of March 31, 2005. |
· | An $8 million increase due to reductions in outstanding debt at AEP Communications that occurred in October 2004. |
· | A $5 million increase at AEP Coal mostly related to Black Lung Trust settlements. |
· | A $3 million increase at AEP Investments due to the investment write-down of PHPK Technologies, Inc. in 2004 of $1 million, favorable earnings from Pac Hydro of $1 million in 2005 and $1 million in reduced operations and maintenance at AEP EmTech. |
· | A $1 million increase at CSW International related to tax reserve adjustments in June 2005. |
· | A $2 million increase related to several items at various subsidiaries, none of which is individually significant. |
· | A $17 million decrease at AEP Resources primarily related to a $2 million favorable judgment on an Australian tax issue received in 2004, a $4 million favorable entry in 2004 related to capitalized fuel during construction of the Dow Plant, $5 million of increased losses related to the Dow plant in 2005 and an unfavorable tax adjustment of $4 million booked in 2005. |
· | A $3 million decrease at our IPPs resulting from an unfavorable tax adjustment in June 2005. |
All Other
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Our parent company’s loss for the second quarter of 2005 increased $1 million in comparison to the second quarter of 2004 due to lower interest income in 2005.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Our parent company’s loss for the six months ended June 30, 2005 increased $6 million in comparison to the six months ended June 30, 2004 due to lower interest income of $7 million and lower guarantee fees received from affiliates of $2 million, partially offset by lower interest expense of $2 million due to lower short term debt borrowings in 2005 and savings from the redemption of $550 million senior unsecured notes in the second quarter of 2005.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 31.8% and 33.9%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, energy production credits, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to changes in permanent differences.
The effective tax rates for the six months ended 2005 and 2004 were 32.3% and 35.1%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, energy production credits, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to changes in permanent differences and state income taxes.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
We measure our financial condition by the strength of our balance sheet and the liquidity provided by our cash flows.
Capitalization ($ in millions)
| | June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
Common Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 8,382 | | | 41.1 | % | $ | 8,515 | | | 40.6 | % |
Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | 61 | | | 0.3 | | | 61 | | | 0.3 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock (Subject to Mandatory Redemption) | | | - | | | - | | | 66 | | | 0.3 | |
Long-term Debt, including amounts due within one year | | | 11,916 | | | 58.5 | | | 12,287 | | | 58.7 | |
Short-term Debt | | | 14 | | | 0.1 | | | 23 | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Capitalization | | $ | 20,373 | | | 100.0 | % | $ | 20,952 | | | 100.0 | % |
In March 2005, we repurchased 12.5 million shares of our outstanding common stock through an accelerated share repurchase agreement at an initial price of $34.63 per share. The 12.5 million shares repurchased under the program were subject to a contingent purchase price adjustment based on the actual purchase prices paid for the common stock during the program period. Based on this adjustment, our actual stock purchase price averaged $34.18 per share.
In April 2005, we redeemed $550 million of parent company senior notes.
As a consequence of the capital changes during the first six months of 2005, our ratio of debt to total capital decreased from 59.1% to 58.6% (preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption is included in the debt component of the ratio).
Liquidity
Liquidity, or access to cash, is an important factor in determining our financial stability. We are committed to preserving an adequate liquidity position.
Credit Facilities
We manage our liquidity by maintaining adequate external financing commitments. We had an available liquidity position, at June 30, 2005, of approximately $3.3 billion as illustrated in the table below.
| | Amount | | Maturity | |
| | (in millions) | | | |
Commercial Paper Backup: | | | | | |
Revolving Credit Facility | | $ | 1,000 | | | May 2007 | |
Revolving Credit Facility | | | 1,500 | | | March 2010 | |
Letter of Credit Facility | | | 200 | | | September 2006 | |
Total | | | 2,700 | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 607 | | | | |
Total Liquidity Sources | | | 3,307 | | | | |
Less: AEP Commercial Paper Outstanding | | | - | (a) | | | |
Letters of Credit Outstanding | | | 50 | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Available Liquidity at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 3,257 | | | | |
(a) | Amount does not include JMG commercial paper outstanding in the amount of $14 million. This commercial paper is specifically associated with the Gavin scrubber and does not reduce AEP’s available liquidity. The JMG commercial paper is supported by a separate letter of credit facility not included above. |
Debt Covenants and Borrowing Limitations
Our revolving credit agreements contain certain covenants and require us to maintain our percentage of debt to total capitalization at a level that does not exceed 67.5%. The method for calculating our outstanding debt and other capital is contractually defined. At June 30, 2005, this percentage was 53.5%. Nonperformance of these covenants could result in an event of default under these credit agreements. At June 30, 2005, we complied with the covenants contained in these credit agreements. In addition, the acceleration of our payment obligations, or the obligations of certain of our subsidiaries, prior to maturity under any other agreement or instrument relating to debt outstanding in excess of $50 million would cause an event of default under these credit agreements and permit the lenders to declare the amounts outstanding thereunder payable.
Our revolving credit facilities generally prohibit new borrowings if we experience a material adverse change in our business or operations. We may, however, make new borrowings under these facilities if we experience a material adverse change so long as the proceeds of such borrowings are used to repay outstanding commercial paper. Under the $1.5 billion revolving credit facility, which matures in March 2010, we may borrow despite a material adverse change if our ratings are BBB (or better) from S&P, and Baa2 (or better) from Moody’s at any time during the facility’s term.
Under an SEC order, we and our utility subsidiaries cannot incur additional indebtedness if the issuer’s common equity would constitute less than 30% (25% for TCC) of its capital. In addition, this order restricts us and our utility subsidiaries from issuing long-term debt unless that debt will be rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization. At June 30, 2005, we were in compliance with this order.
Nonutility Money Pool borrowings, Utility Money Pool borrowings and external borrowings may not exceed SEC or state commission authorized limits. At June 30, 2005, we had not exceeded the SEC or state commission authorized limits.
Credit Ratings
AEP’s ratings have not been adjusted by any rating agency during 2005 and AEP, Inc. is currently on a “positive” outlook by Moody’s.
Our current ratings by the major agencies are as follows:
| | Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch | |
| | | | | | | |
Short-term Debt | | | P-3 | | | A-2 | | | F-2 | |
Senior Unsecured Debt | | | Baa3 | | | BBB | | | BBB | |
If AEP or any of its rated subsidiaries receive an upgrade from any of the rating agencies listed above, our borrowing costs could decrease. If we receive a downgrade in our credit ratings by one of the nationally recognized rating agencies listed above, our borrowing costs could increase and access to borrowed funds could be negatively affected.
Cash Flow
Our cash flows are a major factor in managing and maintaining our liquidity strength.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | $ | 320 | | $ | 778 | |
Cash Flows From (Used For): | | | | | | | |
Operating Activities | | | 894 | | | 1,275 | |
Investing Activities | | | 484 | | | (565 | ) |
Financing Activities | | | (1,091 | ) | | (825 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 287 | | | (115 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 607 | | $ | 663 | |
Other Temporary Cash Investments | | $ | 275 | | $ | 403 | |
Cash from operations, combined with a bank-sponsored receivables purchase agreement and short-term borrowings, provide necessary working capital and help us meet other short-term cash needs. We use our corporate borrowing program to meet the short-term borrowing needs of our subsidiaries. The corporate borrowing program includes a Utility Money Pool, which funds the utility subsidiaries, and a Nonutility Money Pool, which funds the majority of the nonutility subsidiaries. In addition, we also fund, as direct borrowers, the short-term debt requirements of our other subsidiaries that are not participants in the Nonutility Money Pool. As of June 30, 2005, we had credit facilities totaling $2.5 billion to support our commercial paper program. At June 30, 2005, we had no outstanding short-term borrowings supported by the revolving credit facilities. JMG had commercial paper outstanding in the amount of $14 million. This commercial paper is specifically associated with the Gavin scrubber and is not supported by our credit facilities. The maximum amount of commercial paper outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2005 was $25 million. The weighted-average interest rate for our commercial paper during the first six months of 2005 was 2.5%.
We generally use short-term borrowings to fund working capital needs, property acquisitions and construction until long-term funding alternatives are arranged. Sources of long-term funding include issuance of common stock, preferred stock or long-term debt and sale-leaseback or leasing agreements.
In addition to our Cash and Cash Equivalents, we have Other Temporary Cash Investments on hand that factor in managing and maintaining our liquidity.
Operating Activities
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Net Income | | $ | 576 | | $ | 382 | |
Plus: (Income) Loss From Discontinued Operations | | | (4 | ) | | 58 | |
Income from Continuing Operations | | | 572 | | | 440 | |
Noncash Items Included in Earnings | | | 594 | | | 797 | |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities | | | (272 | ) | | 38 | |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | $ | 894 | | $ | 1,275 | |
The key drivers of the decrease in cash from operations for the first six months of 2005 are the Pension Contributions of $204 million and the Gain on Sales of Assets of $115 million, $112 million of which relates to the sale of our Texas REPs to Centrica.
2005 Operating Cash Flow
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $894 million for the first six months of 2005. We produced Income from Continuing Operations of $572 million during the period. Income from Continuing Operations for the period included noncash expense items primarily for depreciation, amortization, accretion, deferred taxes and deferred investment tax credits. In addition, there is a current period favorable impact for a net $43 million balance sheet change for risk management contracts that are marked-to-market. These contracts have an unrealized earnings impact as market prices move, and a cash impact upon settlement or upon disbursement or receipt of premiums. We made contributions of $204 million to our pension trust fund. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in these asset and liability accounts relates to a number of items; the most significant are a $155 million cash increase from accounts receivable and an increase in the balance of Taxes Accrued of $172 million. Cash increased related to net accounts receivable due to a higher factored balance at June 30, 2005. Taxes Accrued increased because our consolidated tax group was not required to make an estimated federal income tax payment during the first quarter of 2005 and paid $43 million, net of refunds received, during the first half of 2005.
2004 Operating Cash Flow
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $1.3 billion for the first six months of 2004. We produced Income from Continuing Operations of $440 million during the period. Income from Continuing Operations for the period included noncash items of $749 million for depreciation, amortization, accretion, deferred taxes and deferred investment tax credits. There was a current period favorable impact for a net $50 million balance sheet change for risk management contracts that were marked-to-market. These contracts have an unrealized earnings impact as market prices move, and a cash impact upon settlement or upon disbursement or receipt of premiums. The most significant changes in other activity in the asset and liability accounts are an increase in Taxes Accrued of $140 million and $144 million increase in Fuel, Material and Supplies.
Investing Activities
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Construction Expenditures | | $ | (1,018 | ) | $ | (690 | ) |
Change in Other Temporary Cash Investments, Net | | | (103 | ) | | (1 | ) |
Purchases of Auction Rate Securities | | | (1,338 | ) | | (201 | ) |
Proceeds from the Sale of Auction Rate Securities | | | 1,441 | | | 203 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 1,500 | | | 131 | |
Other | | | 2 | | | (7 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Investing Activities | | $ | 484 | | $ | (565 | ) |
Our Net Cash Flows From Investing Activities were $484 million in 2005 primarily due to proceeds from the sale of HPL and STP in 2005. We used the cash from asset sales to repurchase common stock. Our Construction Expenditures include environmental, transmission and distribution investments as we had planned. Our remaining Construction Expenditures for 2005 are estimated to be approximately $1.7 billion.
We purchase auction rate securities with cash available for short-term investment. During the first half of 2005, we purchased $1.3 billion of securities and received $1.4 billion of proceeds from sale, which included the sale of our auction rate securities held at December 31, 2004, as reflected above in the Change In Other Temporary Cash Investments, Net line.
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities were $565 million in 2004 primarily due to Construction Expenditures partially offset by the proceeds from the sales of the Pushan Power Plant in China and LIG Pipeline Company. The sales were part of our announced plan to divest noncore investments and assets.
Financing Activities
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Issuance of Common Stock | | $ | 28 | | $ | 11 | |
Repurchase of Common Stock | | | (427 | ) | | - | |
Issuance/Retirement of Debt, net | | | (353 | ) | | (555 | ) |
Retirement of Preferred Stock | | | (66 | ) | | (4 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (273 | ) | | (277 | ) |
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities | | $ | (1,091 | ) | $ | (825 | ) |
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities in 2005 were $1.1 billion. During the first six months of 2005, we repurchased common stock and reduced outstanding long-term debt using the proceeds from the sale of HPL. Our subsidiaries retired $66 million of cumulative preferred stock.
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities were $825 million in 2004. During 2004, we retired debt using cash from operating activities. We retired approximately $986 million of long-term debt, excluding $25 million related to an asset sale. We increased our short-term debt by $188 million and issued approximately $243 million of long-term debt.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
Under a limited set of circumstances we enter into off-balance sheet arrangements to accelerate cash collections, reduce operational expenses and spread risk of loss to third parties. Our current policy restricts the use of off-balance sheet financing entities or structures to traditional operating lease arrangements and sales of customer accounts receivable that we enter in the normal course of business. Our off-balance sheet arrangements have not changed significantly from year-end. For complete information on each of these off-balance sheet arrangements see the “Minority Interest and Off-balance Sheet Arrangements” section of “Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations” in the 2004 Annual Report.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the issuances and retirements discussed in “Cash Flow”“Financing Activities” above.
SIGNIFICANT MATTERS
Texas Regulatory Activity
Texas Restructuring
The principal remaining component of the stranded cost recovery process in Texas is the PUCT’s determination and approval of TCC’s net stranded generation costs and other recoverable true-up items including carrying costs in TCC’s true-up filing. The PUCT approved TCC’s request to file its True-up Proceeding after the sales of its interest in STP, with only the ownership interest in Oklaunion remaining to be settled. On May 19, 2005, the sales of TCC’s interest in STP closed. On May 27, 2005, TCC filed its true-up request seeking recovery of $2.4 billion of net stranded costs and other true-up items which it believes the Texas Restructuring Legislation allows. TCC’s request includes unrecorded equity carrying costs through May 27, 2005, all future carrying costs through September 2005 and amounts for stranded costs that we have previously written off (principally, a $238 million provision for a probable depreciation adjustment recorded in December 2004 based on a methodology approved by the PUCT in a nonaffiliated utility’s true-up order). The PUCT hearing is scheduled to begin on September 26, 2005. It is anticipated that the PUCT will issue a final order in the fourth quarter of 2005.
TCC continues to accrue carrying costs on its net true-up regulatory asset at the embedded 8.12% debt component rate and will continue to do so until it recovers its approved net true-up regulatory asset. In a nonaffiliated utility’s securitization proceeding, the PUCT issued an order in March 2005 that resulted in a reduction in its carrying costs based on an assumed cost-of-money benefit for accumulated deferred federal income taxes retroactively applied to January 1, 2004. In the first half of 2005, TCC began to accrue carrying costs based on this order. Through June 30, 2005, TCC has computed carrying costs of $483 million, of which TCC has recognized $317 million to-date. The equity component of the carrying costs, which totals $166 million through June 30, 2005, will be recognized in income as collected.
In an April 2005 PUCT open meeting regarding another nonaffiliated utility’s True-up Proceeding, the other utility was required to use a lower rate to compute its carrying costs than its filed unbundled cost of service rate. TCC’s facts differ from the other utility’s; however, if the PUCT ultimately determines that a similar lower rate be used by TCC to calculate carrying costs on its stranded cost balance, a portion of carrying costs previously recorded would have to be reversed and would have an adverse impact on future results of operations and cash flows. Through June 30, 2005, such reversal would approximate $60 million, of which $9 million would apply to amounts accrued in 2005.
When the True-up Proceeding is completed, TCC intends to file to recover the PUCT-approved net stranded generation costs and other true-up amounts, plus appropriate carrying costs, through a nonbypassable competition transition charge in the regulated Transmission and Distribution (T&D) rates and through an additional transition charge for amounts that can be recovered through the sale of securitization bonds.
We believe that our filed $2.4 billion request for recovery of net stranded costs and other true-up items, inclusive of carrying costs, is recoverable under the Texas Restructuring Legislation and that our $1.7 billion recorded net true-up regulatory asset, inclusive of carrying costs at June 30, 2005, is probable of recovery at this time. However, we anticipate that other parties will contend in our proceeding that material amounts of our net stranded costs and/or wholesale capacity auction true-up amounts should not be recovered. To the extent decisions of the PUCT in TCC’s True-up Proceeding differ from our interpretation and application of the Texas Restructuring Legislation and our evaluation of other true-up orders of nonaffiliated utilities, additional provisions for material disallowances and reductions of the net true-up regulatory asset, including recorded carrying costs, are possible. Such disallowances would have an adverse effect on future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
TCC Rate Case
TCC has an on-going T&D rate review before the PUCT. In that rate review, the PUCT has decided all issues except the amount of affiliate expenses to include in revenue requirements. Through an oral ruling, the PUCT approved the nonunanimous settlement filed in June 2005 that provides for an $11 million disallowance of affiliate expenses which, when combined with the previous decisions, results in a total reduction in TCC’s annual base rates of $9 million. A draft final order has been issued reflecting the $9 million reduction in TCC’s annual base rates. This reduction in TCC’s annual base rates will be offset by the elimination of a merger-related rate rider credit of $7 million, an increase in other miscellaneous revenues of $4 million and a decrease in depreciation expense of $9 million, resulting in a prospective increase in estimated annual pretax earnings of $11 million. It is anticipated that the PUCT will approve the final written order at its August 2005 open meeting. If the final written order differs from the draft order, it could impact projected annual pretax earnings effect.
Ohio Regulatory Activity
Ohio Restructuring
On January 26, 2005, the PUCO approved Rate Stabilization Plans (RSP) for CSPCo and OPCo (the Ohio companies). The plans provided, among other things, for CSPCo and OPCo to raise their generation rates by 3% and 7%, respectively, in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and provided for additional annual generation rate increases of up to an average of 4% per year based on supporting the need for additional revenues. The plans also provided that the Ohio companies could recover in 2006, 2007 and 2008 environmental carrying costs and PJM RTO costs from 2004 and 2005 related to their obligation as the Provider of Last Resort in Ohio’s customer choice program. Pretax earnings were increased by $14 million for CSPCo and $40 million for OPCo in the first half of 2005 as a result of implementing this provision of the RSP. Of these amounts, approximately $8 million for CSPCo and $21 million for OPCo relate to 2004 environmental carrying costs and RTO costs.
In February 2005, various intervenors filed applications for rehearing with the PUCO regarding its approval of the RSP. On March 23, 2005, the PUCO denied all applications for rehearing. In the second quarter of 2005, two intervenors filed separate appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court. If the RSP order was determined to be illegal under the Restructuring Legislation, as contended by the two intervenors, it would have an adverse effect on results of operations, cash flow and possibly financial condition. Although we believe that the RSP plan is legal and we intend to defend vigorously the PUCO’s order, we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the pending litigation.
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Power Plant
On March 18, 2005, CSPCo and OPCo filed a joint application with the PUCO seeking authority to recover costs related to building and operating a new approximately 600 MW IGCC power plant using clean-coal technology. The application proposes cost recovery associated with the IGCC plant in three phases. In Phase 1, the Ohio companies would recover approximately $18 million in pre-construction costs during 2006. In Phase 2, the Ohio companies would recover approximately $237 million in construction financing costs from 2007 through mid-2010 when the plant is projected to be placed in commercial operation. The proposed recoveries in Phases 1 and 2 will be applied against the 4% limit on additional generation rate increases the Ohio companies could request in 2006, 2007 and 2008, under their Rate Stabilization Plans. In Phase 3, which begins when the plant enters commercial operation, the Ohio companies would recover the projected $1.2 billion cost of the plant and a return on the unrecovered cost over its operating life along with fuel, replacement power and operation and maintenance costs.
Oklahoma Regulatory Activity
PSO Rate Review
PSO has been involved in a commission staff-initiated base rate review before the OCC which began in 2003. In March 2005, a settlement was negotiated and approved by the ALJ. The settlement provides for a $7 million annual base revenue reduction offset by a $6 million reduction in annual depreciation expense and recovery through fuel revenues of certain transmission expenses previously recovered in base rates. In addition, the settlement eliminates a $9 million annual merger savings rate reduction rider at the end of December 2005. The settlement also provides for recovery over 24 months of $9 million of deferred fuel costs associated with a renegotiated coal transportation contract and the continuation of a $12 million vegetation management rider, both of which are earnings neutral. Finally, the settlement stipulates that PSO may not file for a base rate increase before April 1, 2006. The OCC issued an order approving the stipulation on May 2, 2005, allowing for the implementation of new base rates in June 2005.
PSO Fuel and Purchased Power
In 2002, PSO experienced a $44 million under-recovery of fuel costs resulting from a reallocation among AEP West companies of purchased power costs for periods prior to January 1, 2002. In July 2003, PSO offered to the OCC to collect those reallocated costs over 18 months. In August 2003, the OCC Staff filed testimony recommending PSO recover $42 million of the reallocation over three years. Subsequently, the OCC expanded the case to include a full prudence review of PSO’s 2001 fuel and purchased power practices and off-system sales margin sharing between AEP East and AEP West companies for the year 2002. On July 25, 2005, the OCC Staff and two intervenors filed testimony in which they quantified the alleged improperly allocated off-system sales margins between AEP East and AEP West companies. Their overall recommendations related to the allocation would result in an increase in off-system sales margins and thus, a reduction in PSO’s recoverable fuel costs through June 2005 of an amount between $38 million and $47 million.
On June 10, 2005, the OCC decided to have its staff conduct a prudence review of PSO’s fuel and purchased power practices for 2003.
Management is unable to predict the ultimate effect of these proceedings on revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Virginia and West Virginia Regulatory Activity
APCo Virginia Environmental and Reliability Costs
In April 2004, the Virginia Electric Restructuring Act was amended to include a provision which permits recovery, during the extended capped rate period ending December 31, 2010, of incremental environmental compliance and T&D system reliability (E&R) costs prudently incurred after July 1, 2004. On July 1, 2005, APCo filed a request with the Virginia SCC seeking approval for the recovery of $62 million in incremental E&R costs through June 30, 2006. Approximately $14 million of the amount requested represents incremental E&R costs for the twelve months ended June 30, 2005 and $48 million represents projected incremental E&R costs to be incurred for the twelve months ending June 30, 2006. The $62 million request relates to environmental controls on coal-fired generators to meet the first phase of the Clean Air Interstate Rule and Clean Air Mercury Rule finalized earlier this year, recovery of the incremental cost of the Jacksons Ferry-Wyoming 765 kilovolt transmission line construction and other incremental T&D system reliability costs.
APCo requested that a twelve-month E&R recovery factor be applied to electric service bills on an interim basis beginning August 1, 2005. If approved, the recovery factor will be applied as a 9.18% surcharge to customer bills. APCo proposed the difference between the actual incremental costs incurred and the cost recovered be subject to future rate adjustment.
On July 14, 2005, the Virginia SCC issued an order that established a procedural schedule in APCo’s proceeding including a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The order provided that no portion of APCo’s application should become effective pending further decision of the Virginia SCC. Each party to the proceeding may file legal arguments on or before September 6, 2005, on whether and, under what circumstances, the Virginia SCC has the authority to make effective, on an interim basis subject to refund, any portion of APCo’s requested rate change. We are unable to predict the final outcome of this proceeding. If the Virginia SCC denies recovery of net incremental amounts deferred, it would adversely affect future results of operations and cash flows.
APCo and WPCo West Virginia Rate Case
On July 1, 2005, APCo and WPCo formally notified the Public Service Commission of West Virginia of their intent to file a joint general rate case seeking increases in retail rates in the third quarter of 2005. The filing will include, among other things, a request to reinstate the suspended expanded fuel, net energy and purchased power clause and to provide for scheduled rate recovery of significant environmental and transmission expenditures. As of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had $52 million of previously over-recovered fuel, net energy and purchased power costs related to APCo recorded in regulatory liabilities. Management is unable to predict the ultimate effect of this filing on revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates
A load-based transitional transmission rate mechanism, SECA, became effective December 1, 2004 to mitigate the loss of revenues due to the FERC’s elimination of through and out (T&O) transmission rates. SECA transition rates are in effect through March 31, 2006. The FERC has set the SECA rate issue for hearing and indicated that the SECA rates are being recovered subject to refund. We recognized SECA revenues of $32 million and $57 million for the second quarter and first half of 2005, respectively. In addition, we recognized $11 million of SECA revenues in December 2004. Intervenors in that proceeding are objecting to the SECA rates and our method of determining those rates. Management is unable to determine the probable outcome of the FERC’s SECA rate proceeding.
In a March 31, 2005 FERC filing, we proposed an increase in the revenue requirements and rates for transmission service, and certain ancillary services in the AEP zone of PJM. The customers receiving these services are the AEP East companies and municipal, cooperative wholesale entities and retail customers that exercise retail choice that have load delivery points in the AEP zone of PJM. As proposed, the transmission service rates will increase in two steps, first to reflect an increase in the revenue requirements, and then to reflect the loss of revenues from the SECA transition rates on April 1, 2006. On May 31, 2005, the FERC accepted the filing, set the issues for hearing, and suspended the effective date of the proposed rates until November 1, 2005, subject to refund with interest if lower rates are eventually approved. The FERC accepted the two-step increase concept, such that the transmission rates will automatically increase on April 1, 2006, if the SECA revenues cease to be collected, and to the extent that replacement rates are not established. In a separate proceeding, at AEP’s urging, the FERC instituted an investigation of PJM’s zonal rate regime, indicating that the present regime may need to be replaced through establishment of regional rates that would compensate AEP, among others, for the regional service provided by high voltage facilities they own that benefit customers throughout PJM. This investigation provides AEP an opportunity to propose and support a new PJM rate regime that could mitigate losses from the elimination of T&O transmission rates and the discontinuance of the SECA rate collections.
The AEP East companies received approximately $196 million of T&O rate revenues for the twelve months ended September 30, 2004, the twelve months prior to AEP joining PJM. The portion of those revenues associated with transactions for which the T&O rate was eliminated and replaced by SECA transition rates was $171 million. At this time, management is unable to predict whether the SECA transition rates will fully compensate the AEP East companies for their lost T&O revenues for the period December 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006 and whether, effective with the expiration of the SECA transition rates on March 31, 2006, the resultant increase in the AEP East zonal transmission rates applicable to AEP’s internal load and wholesale transmission customers in AEP’s zone will be sufficient to replace the SECA transition rate revenues. In addition, we are unable to predict whether the effect of the loss of transmission revenues will be recoverable on a timely basis in the AEP East state retail jurisdictions and from wholesale customers within the AEP zone. If, (i) the SECA transition rates do not fully compensate AEP for its lost T&O revenues through March 31, 2006, (ii) AEP zonal transmission rates are not sufficiently increased by the FERC after March 31, 2006 to replace the lost T&O/SECA revenues, (iii) the FERC’s review of our current SECA rate results in a rate reduction which is subject to refund, or (iv) any increase in the AEP East companies’ transmission costs from the loss of transmission revenues are not fully recovered in retail and wholesale rates on a timely basis, and (v) if the FERC does not approve a new rate within PJM or within the PJM and MidWest ISO Regions that compensates for AEP’s T&O revenue losses, future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Litigation
We continue to be involved in various litigation described in the “Significant Factors - Litigation” section of Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations in our 2004 Annual Report. The 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to understand other litigation that did not have significant changes in status since the issuance of our 2004 Annual Report, but may have a material impact on our future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Other matters described in the 2004 Annual Report that did not have significant changes during the first six months of 2005, that should be read in order to gain a full understanding of our current litigation include: (1) Coal Transportation Dispute, (2) Shareholders’ Litigation, (3) Potential Uninsured Losses, (4) Enron Bankruptcy, (5) Bank of Montreal Claim, (6) Natural Gas Markets Lawsuits, (7) Conserstone Lawsuit and (8) TEM Litigation. Additionally, refer to the Commitments and Contingencies footnote in our Condensed Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of these matters.
Federal EPA Complaint and Notice of Violation
See discussion of New Source Review Litigation within “Significant Factors - Environmental Matters.”
Merger Litigation
In 2002, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the SEC did not adequately explain that the June 15, 2000 merger of AEP with CSW meets the requirements of the PUHCA and sent the case back to the SEC for further review. Specifically, the court told the SEC to revisit the basis for its conclusion that the merger met PUHCA requirements that utilities be “physically interconnected” and confined to a “single area or region.” In January 2005, a hearing was held before an ALJ.
On May 3, 2005, the ALJ issued an Initial Decision concluding that the AEP System is “physically interconnected” but is not confined to a “single area or region.” Therefore, the ALJ concluded that the combined AEP/CSW system does not constitute a single integrated public utility system under PUHCA. Management believes that the merger meets the requirements of PUHCA and has filed a petition for review of this Initial Decision, which the SEC has granted. The SEC is reviewing the Initial Decision. We believe adoption of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 may end litigation challenging our merger with CSW.
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP Lawsuit
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP (TCE), a Texas REP, filed a lawsuit in federal District Court in Corpus Christi, Texas, in July 2003, against us and four of our subsidiaries, certain nonaffiliated energy companies and ERCOT. The action alleges violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, civil conspiracy and negligence. The allegations, not all of which are made against the AEP companies, range from anticompetitive bidding to withholding power. TCE alleges that these activities resulted in price spikes requiring TCE to post additional collateral and ultimately forced it into bankruptcy when it was unable to raise prices to its customers due to their fixed price contracts. The suit alleges over $500 million in damages for all defendants and seeks recovery of damages, exemplary damages and court costs. Two additional parties, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation, sought leave to intervene as plaintiffs asserting similar claims. In June 2004, the Court dismissed all claims against the AEP companies. TCE has appealed the trial court’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Fifth Circuit issued its decision in June 2005 and affirmed the lower Court’s decision. In March 2005, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation filed in U.S. District Court alleging similar violations as those alleged in the TCE lawsuit. In April 2005, the defendants filed a Motion to Stay this case, pending the outcome of the appeal in the TCE case.
SWEPCo Notice of Enforcement and Notice of Citizen Suit
On July 13, 2004, two special interest groups issued a notice of intent to commence a citizen suit under the CAA for alleged violations of various permit conditions in permits issued to SWEPCo's Welsh, Knox Lee, and Pirkey plants. The allegations at the Welsh Plant concern compliance with emission limitations on particulate matter and carbon monoxide, compliance with a referenced design heat input value, and compliance with certain reporting requirements. The allegations at the Knox Lee Plant relate to the receipt of an off-specification fuel oil, and the allegations at Pirkey Plant relate to testing and reporting of volatile organic compound emissions. On March 10, 2005, a complaint was filed in Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by the two special interest groups, alleging violations of the CAA at Welsh Plant. SWEPCo filed a response to the complaint in May 2005.
On July 19, 2004, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the Welsh Plant containing a summary of findings resulting from a compliance investigation at the plant. The summary includes allegations concerning compliance with certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements, compliance with a referenced design heat input value in the Welsh permit, compliance with a fuel sulfur content limit, and compliance with emission limits for sulfur dioxide. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order to undertake certain corrective actions and assessing an administrative penalty of $228,312 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain representations regarding heat input and fuel characteristics in SWEPCo’s permit application and the violations of certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005. The enforcement order contains a recommendation that would limit the heat input on each Welsh unit to the referenced heat input contained within the permit application within 10 days of the issuance of a final TCEQ order and until a permit amendment is issued. SWEPCo had previously requested a permit alteration to remove the references to a specific heat input value for each Welsh unit.
On August 13, 2004, TCEQ issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the off-specification fuel oil deliveries at the Knox Lee Plant. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order and assessing an administrative penalty of $5,550 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain permit requirements at Knox Lee. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005.
Management is unable to predict the timing of any future action by TCEQ or the special interest groups or the effect of such actions on results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
Environmental Matters
As discussed in our 2004 Annual Report, there are emerging environmental control requirements that we expect will result in substantial capital investments and operational costs. The sources of these future requirements include:
· | Legislative and regulatory proposals to adopt stringent controls on SO2, NOx and mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants, |
· | Clean Water Act rules to reduce the impacts of water intake structures on aquatic species at certain of our power plants, and |
· | Possible future requirements to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to address concerns about global climate change. |
This discussion updates certain events occurring in 2005. You should also read the “Significant Factors - Environmental Matters” section within Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations in our 2004 Annual Report for a description of all environmental matters affecting us, including, but not limited to, (1) the current air quality regulatory framework, (2) estimated air quality environmental investments, (3) the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund) and state remediation, (4) global climate change, (5) carbon dioxide public nuisance claims, (6) costs for spent nuclear fuel disposal and decommissioning, and (7) Clean Water Act regulation.
Future Reduction Requirements for SO2 , NOx and Mercury
Regulatory Emissions Reductions
In January 2004, the Federal EPA published two proposed rules that would collectively require reductions of approximately 70% each in emissions of SO2, NOx and mercury from coal-fired electric generating units by 2015 (2018 for mercury). This initiative has two major components:
· | The Federal EPA proposed a Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) to reduce SO2 and NOx emissions across the Eastern United States (29 states and the District of Columbia) and make progress toward attainment of the new fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone national ambient air quality standards. These reductions could also satisfy these states’ obligations to make reasonable progress towards the national visibility goal under the regional haze program. |
· | The Federal EPA proposed to regulate mercury emissions from coal-fired electric generating units. |
On March 14, 2005, the Administrator of the Federal EPA signed the final CAIR. The rule is slightly revised from the proposed version released in January 2004, and includes both a seasonal and annual NOx control program as well as an annual SO2 control program. All of the states in which our generating facilities are located will be subject to the seasonal and annual NOx control programs and the annual SO2 control program, except for Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Texas will be subject to the annual programs only. Arkansas will be subject to the seasonal NOx control program only. Oklahoma is not affected by CAIR. In addition, the compliance deadline for Phase I for the NOx control program has been accelerated to 2009, and will replace any obligations imposed by the NOx State Implementation Plan (SIP) Call in 2009.
On March 15, 2005, the Administrator of the Federal EPA signed a final Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) that will permit mercury emission reductions to be achieved from existing sources through a national cap-and-trade approach. The cap-and-trade approach would include a two-phase mercury reduction program for coal-fired utilities. The final CAMR imposes a national cap on mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants of 38 tons by 2010 and 15 tons by 2018.
In April 2004, the Federal EPA Administrator signed a proposed rule detailing how states should analyze and include "Best Available Retrofit Technology" (BART) requirements for individual facilities in their SIPs to address regional haze. The requirements apply to facilities built between 1962 and 1977 that emit more than 250 tons per year of certain regulated pollutants in specific industrial categories, including utility boilers. On June 15, 2005, the Federal EPA issued its final "Clean Air Visibility Rule" (CAVR). The record for the final rule contains an analysis that demonstrates that for electric generating units subject to CAIR, CAIR will result in more visibility improvements than BART would provide. Therefore, states that adopt the CAIR are allowed to substitute CAIR for controls otherwise required by BART. On July 20, 2005, the Federal EPA also issued a proposed rule detailing the requirements for an emissions trading program that can satisfy the BART requirements for the regional haze program.
The changes in the Federal EPA’s final CAIR, CAMR and CAVR have not caused us to revise our estimates of the capital investments necessary to achieve compliance with these requirements. However, the final rules give states substantial discretion in developing their rules to implement these programs, and states will have 18 months after publication of the notice of final rulemaking to submit their revised SIPs. In addition, both the CAIR and CAMR have been challenged in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. As a result, the ultimate requirements may not be known for several years and may depart significantly from the rules described here. If the final rules are remanded by the court, if states elect not to participate in the federal cap-and-trade programs, or if states elect to impose additional requirements on individual units that are already subject to CAIR and/or the CAMR, our costs could increase significantly. The cost of compliance could have an adverse effect on future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition unless recovered from customers.
New Source Review Litigation
Under the CAA, if a plant undertakes a major modification that directly results in an emissions increase, permitting requirements might be triggered and the plant may be required to install additional pollution control technology. This requirement does not apply to activities such as routine maintenance, replacement of degraded equipment or failed components, or other repairs needed for the reliable, safe and efficient operation of the plant.
The Federal EPA and a number of states have alleged APCo, CSPCo, I&M, OPCo and other nonaffiliated utilities modified certain units at coal-fired generating plants in violation of the new source review requirements of the CAA. The Federal EPA filed its complaints against our subsidiaries in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The Court also consolidated a separate lawsuit, initiated by certain special interest groups, with the Federal EPA case. The alleged modifications occurred at our generating units over a 20-year period. A bench trial on the liability issues was held during July 2005. Briefing is underway and closing arguments will be heard on September 22, 2005.
In June 2004, the Federal EPA issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) in order to “perfect” its complaint in the pending litigation. The NOV expands the number of alleged “modifications” undertaken at the Amos, Cardinal, Conesville, Kammer, Muskingum River, Sporn and Tanners Creek plants during scheduled outages on these units from 1979 through the present. Approximately one-third of the allegations in the NOV are already contained in allegations made by the states or the special interest groups in the pending litigation. The Federal EPA filed a motion to amend its complaints and to expand the scope of the pending litigation. The AEP subsidiaries opposed that motion. In September 2004, the judge disallowed the addition of claims to the pending case. The judge also granted motions to dismiss a number of allegations in the original filing. Subsequently, the Federal EPA and eight Northeastern states each filed an additional complaint containing the same allegations against the Amos and Conesville plants that the judge disallowed in the pending case. The Northeastern states’ complaint has been assigned to the same judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. AEP filed an answer to the Northeastern states’ complaint in January 2005 and to the Federal EPA’s complaint in July 2005, denying the allegations and stating its defense.
On June 24, 2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision affirming in part the new source review reform regulations adopted by the Federal EPA in December 2002. The court upheld the Federal EPA’s decision to apply an actual-to-future actual emissions test, utilizing a five-year look back period to establish actual baseline emissions for utilities and a ten-year period for other sources, and excluding increased emissions unrelated to a physical change from the projected emissions, including emissions associated with demand growth. The court vacated the Federal EPA’s adoption of a broad pollution control project exclusion that includes projects that result in a significant collateral emissions increase, and the “clean unit” applicability test, and remanded certain recordkeeping requirements to the Federal EPA.
We are unable to estimate the loss or range of loss related to any contingent liability we might have for civil penalties under the CAA proceedings. We are also unable to predict the timing of resolution of these matters due to the number of alleged violations and the significant number of issues yet to be determined by the Court. If we do not prevail, we believe we can recover any capital and operating costs of additional pollution control equipment that may be required through regulated rates and market prices for electricity. If we are unable to recover such costs or if material penalties are imposed, it would adversely affect future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
Emergency Release Reporting
The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund) requires immediate reporting to the Federal EPA for releases of hazardous substances to the environment above the identified reportable quantity (RQ). The Environmental Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires immediate reporting of releases of hazardous substances that cross property boundaries of the releasing facility.
On July 27, 2004, the Federal EPA Region 5 issued an Administrative Complaint related to the alleged failure of I&M to immediately report under Superfund and EPCRA a November 2002 release of sodium hypochlorite from the Cook Plant. I&M and the Federal EPA signed a Final Consent Agreement and Final Order related to the Administrative Complaint effective June 30, 2005. I&M will pay an immaterial civil penalty and invest in a supplemental environmental project at the Cook Plant.
On December 21, 2004, the Federal EPA notified OPCo of its intent to file a Civil Administrative Complaint, alleging one violation of Superfund reporting obligations and two violations of EPCRA for failure to timely report a June 2004 release of an RQ amount of ammonia from OPCo’s Gavin Plant selective catalytic reduction system. The Federal EPA indicated its intent to seek civil penalties. In February 2005, OPCo provided relevant information that the Federal EPA should consider in advance of any filing.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See the “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
As a major power producer and marketer of wholesale electricity, coal and emission allowances, our Utility Operations segment has certain market risks inherent in our business activities. These risks include commodity price risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and credit risk. They represent the risk of loss that may impact us due to changes in the underlying market prices or rates.
Our Investment-Gas Operations segment continues to hold forward gas contracts that were not sold with the gas pipeline and storage assets. These contracts are primarily financial derivatives with some physical contracts which will gradually wind down and completely expire in 2011. Our risk objective is to keep these positions risk neutral through maturity.
We have established policies and procedures that allow us to identify, assess, and manage market risk exposures in our day-to-day operations. Our risk policies have been reviewed with our Board of Directors and approved by our Risk Executive Committee. Our Chief Risk Officer administers our risk policies and procedures. The Risk Executive Committee establishes risk limits, approves risk policies, and assigns responsibilities regarding the oversight and management of risk and monitors risk levels. Members of this committee receive daily, weekly, and monthly reports regarding compliance with policies, limits and procedures. Our committee meets monthly and consists of the Chief Risk Officer, Credit Risk Management, Market Risk Oversight, and senior financial and operating managers.
We actively participate in the Committee of Chief Risk Officers (CCRO) to develop standard disclosures for risk management activities around risk management contracts. The CCRO is composed of the chief risk officers of major electricity and gas companies in the United States. The CCRO adopted disclosure standards for risk management contracts to improve clarity, understanding and consistency of information reported. Implementation of the disclosures is voluntary. We support the work of the CCRO and have embraced the disclosure standards. The following tables provide information on our risk management activities:
Mark-to-Market Risk Management Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in millions)
| | Utility Operations | | Investments-Gas Operations | | Investments-UK Operations | | Total | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 277 | | $ | - | | $ | (12 | ) | $ | 265 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (52 | ) | | (4 | ) | | 12 | | | (44 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | 2 | | | - | | | - | | | 2 | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (1 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (1 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | 30 | | | (3 | ) | | - | | | 27 | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | (13 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (13 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 243 | | $ | (7 | ) | $ | - | | | 236 | |
Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts (f) | | | | | | | | | | | | (37 | ) |
Ending Net Risk Management Assets at June 30, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 199 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized gains from risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, storage, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed in detail within the following pages. |
Detail on MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)
As of June 30, 2005
(in millions)
| | Utility Operations | | Investments-Gas Operations | | Total | |
Current Assets | | $ | 376 | | $ | 222 | | $ | 598 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 529 | | | 164 | | | 693 | |
Total Assets | | | 905 | | | 386 | | | 1,291 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (325 | ) | | (217 | ) | | (542 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (337 | ) | | (176 | ) | | (513 | ) |
Total Liabilities | | | (662 | ) | | (393 | ) | | (1,055 | ) |
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Total Net Assets (Liabilities), excluding Hedges | | $ | 243 | | $ | (7 | ) | $ | 236 | |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)
As of June 30, 2005
(in millions)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | PLUS: Hedges | | Total (b) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 598 | | $ | 1 | | $ | 599 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 693 | | | 1 | | | 694 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 1,291 | | | 2 | | | 1,293 | |
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Current Liabilities | | | (542 | ) | | (36 | ) | | (578 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (513 | ) | | (3 | ) | | (516 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (1,055 | ) | | (39 | ) | | (1,094 | ) |
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Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets | | $ | 236 | | $ | (37 | ) | $ | 199 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
(b) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets (liabilities) provides two fundamental pieces of information.
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in millions)
| | Remainder 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Utility Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (32 | ) | $ | 6 | | $ | 23 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (3 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 99 | | | 107 | | | 52 | | | 39 | | | - | | | - | | | 297 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (40 | ) | | (60 | ) | | (18 | ) | | 7 | | | 33 | | | 27 | | | (51 | ) |
Total | | $ | 27 | | $ | 53 | | $ | 57 | | $ | 46 | | $ | 33 | | $ | 27 | | $ | 243 | |
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Investments - Gas Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (5 | ) | $ | (7 | ) | $ | 5 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (7 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 20 | | | (3 | ) | | (3 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 14 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (3 | ) | | (3 | ) | | - | | | (2 | ) | | (4 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (14 | ) |
Total | | $ | 12 | | $ | (13 | ) | $ | 2 | | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (4 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (7 | ) |
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Total: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (37 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | $ | 28 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (10 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 119 | | | 104 | | | 49 | | | 39 | | | - | | | - | | | 311 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (43 | ) | | (63 | ) | | (18 | ) | | 5 | | | 29 | | | 25 | | | (65 | ) |
Total | | $ | 39 | | $ | 40 | | $ | 59 | | $ | 44 | | $ | 29 | | $ | 25 | | $ | 236 | |
(a) | Prices Provided by Other External Sources- OTC Broker Quotes reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers (OTC), industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods is in the absence of pricing information from external sources, modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity is limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $24 million of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the Modeled category in the preceding table varies by market. The following table reports an estimate of the maximum tenors (contract maturities) of the liquid portion of each energy market.
Maximum Tenor of the Liquid Portion of Risk Management Contracts
As of June 30, 2005
Commodity | | Transaction Class | | Market/Region | | Tenor |
| | | | | | (in months) |
Natural Gas | | Futures | | NYMEX/Henry Hub | | 60 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Gulf Coast, Texas | | 36 |
| | Swaps | | Gas East - Northeast, Mid-continent, | | |
| | | | Gulf Coast, Texas | | 36 |
| | Swaps | | Gas West - Rocky Mountains, West Coast | | 42 |
| | Exchange Option Volatility | | NYMEX/Henry Hub | | 12 |
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Power | | Futures | | Power East - PJM | | 36 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - MISO Cin Hub | | 42 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - PJM West | | 42 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - AEP Dayton (PJM) | | 18 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - NEPOOL | | 42 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - NYPP | | 42 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - ERCOT | | 42 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - Com Ed | | 18 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power East - Entergy | | 6 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power West - Palo Verde, Mead | | 54 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power West - North Path 15, South Path 15 | | 54 |
| | Physical Forwards | | Power West - Mid Columbia | | 54 |
| | Peak Power Volatility (Options) | | Cinergy, PJM | | 12 |
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Crude Oil | | Swaps | | West Texas Intermediate | | 36 |
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Emissions | | Credits | | SO2, NOx | | 42 |
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Coal | | Physical Forwards | | PRB, NYMEX, CSX | | 30 |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power and gas operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
We employ the use of interest rate forward and swap transactions in order to manage interest rate risk to existing floating rate debt and to manage interest rate exposure on anticipated borrowings of fixed-rate debt. We do not hedge all interest rate exposure.
The tables below provide detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The data in the first table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges that we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI. Therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables. This table further indicates what portions of designated, effective hedges are expected to be reclassified into net income in the next 12 months. The second table provides the nature of changes from December 31, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
Information on energy commodity risk management activities is presented separately from interest rate risk management activities.
Cash FlowHedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
On the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2005
(in millions)
| | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) After Tax (a) | | After Tax Portion Expected to be Reclassified to Earnings During the Next 12 Months (b) | |
Power and Gas | | $ | (19 | ) | $ | (18 | ) |
Interest Rate | | | (32 | ) | | (5 | ) |
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Total | | $ | (51 | ) | $ | (23 | ) |
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in millions)
| | Power and Gas | | Interest Rate | | Total | |
Beginning Balance, December 31, 2004 | | $ | 23 | | $ | (23 | ) | $ | - | |
Changes in Fair Value (c) | | | (15 | ) | | (12 | ) | | (27 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (d) | | | (27 | ) | | 3 | | | (24 | ) |
Ending Balance, June 30, 2005 | | $ | (19 | ) | $ | (32 | ) | $ | (51 | ) |
(a) | “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) After Tax” - Gains/losses are net of related income taxes that have not yet been included in the determination of net income; reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity on the balance sheet. |
(b) | “After Tax Portion Expected to be Reclassified to Earnings During the Next 12 Months” - Amount of gains or losses (realized or unrealized) from derivatives used as hedging instruments that have been deferred and are expected to be reclassified into net income during the next 12 months at the time the hedged transaction affects net income. |
(c) | “Changes in Fair Value” - Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(d) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” - Gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into Net Income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
Credit Risk
We limit credit risk by assessing creditworthiness of potential counterparties before entering into transactions with them and continuing to evaluate their creditworthiness after transactions have been initiated. Only after an entity has met our internal credit rating criteria will we extend unsecured credit. We use Moody’s, S&P and qualitative and quantitative data to assess the financial health of counterparties on an ongoing basis. Our analysis, in conjunction with the rating agencies’ information, is used to determine appropriate risk parameters. We also require cash deposits, letters of credit and parental/affiliate guarantees as security from counterparties depending upon credit quality in our normal course of business.
We have risk management contracts with numerous counterparties. Since open risk management contracts are valued based on changes in market prices of the related commodities, our exposures change daily. At June 30, 2005, our credit exposure net of collateral to sub investment grade counterparties was approximately 12.4%,expressed in terms of net MTM assets and net receivables. As of June 30, 2005, the following table approximates our counterparty credit quality and exposure based on netting across commodities, instruments and legal entities where applicable (in millions, except number of counterparties):
Counterparty Credit Quality | | Exposure Before Credit Collateral | | Credit Collateral | | Net Exposure | | Number of Counterparties >10% | | Net Exposure of Counterparties >10% | |
Investment Grade | | $ | 767 | | $ | 140 | | $ | 627 | | | 2 | | $ | 178 | |
Split Rating | | | 13 | | | 3 | | | 10 | | | 1 | | | 9 | |
Noninvestment Grade | | | 193 | | | 116 | | | 77 | | | 3 | | | 66 | |
No External Ratings: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internal Investment Grade | | | 50 | | | - | | | 50 | | | 1 | | | 34 | |
Internal Noninvestment Grade | | | 25 | | | 6 | | | 19 | | | 2 | | | 17 | |
Total | | $ | 1,048 | | $ | 265 | | $ | 783 | | | 9 | | $ | 304 | |
Generation Plant Hedging Information
This table provides information on operating measures regarding the proportion of output of our generation facilities (based on economic availability projections) economically hedged, including both contracts designated as cash flow hedges and contracts not designated as cash flow hedges. This information is forward-looking and provided on a prospective basis through December 31, 2007. This table presents a point-in-time estimate, subject to changes in market conditions and our decisions on how to manage operations and risk. “Estimated Plant Output Hedged” represents the portion of MWHs of future generation/production for which we have sales commitments or estimated requirement obligations to customers.
Generation Plant Hedging Information
Estimated Next Three Years
As of June 30, 2005
| | Remainder 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | |
Estimated Plant Output Hedged | | | 91 | % | | 85 | % | | 85 | % |
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
We use a risk measurement model, which calculates VaR to measure our commodity price risk in the risk management portfolio. The VaR is based on the variance-covariance method using historical prices to estimate volatilities and correlations and assumes a 95% confidence level and a one-day holding period. Based on this VaR analysis, at June 30, 2005, a near term typical change in commodity prices is not expected to have a material effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR year-to-date:
VaR Model
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 | | | | | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004 |
| | | |
(in millions) | | | | | (in millions) |
End | | High | | Average | | Low | | | | | End | | High | | Average | | Low |
$4 | | $5 | | $2 | | $1 | | | | | $3 | | $19 | | $5 | | $1 |
Our VaR model results are adjusted using standard statistical treatments to calculate the CCRO VaR reporting metrics listed below.
CCRO VaR Metrics
(in millions)
| | June 30, 2005 | | Average for Year-to-Date 2005 | | High for Year-to-Date 2005 | | Low for Year-to-Date 2005 | |
95% Confidence Level, Ten-Day Holding Period | | $ | 15 | | $ | 9 | | $ | 17 | | $ | 5 | |
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99% Confidence Level, One-Day Holding Period | | $ | 6 | | $ | 4 | | $ | 7 | | $ | 2 | |
We utilize a VaR model to measure interest rate market risk exposure. The interest rate VaR model is based on a Monte Carlo simulation with a 95% confidence level and a one-year holding period. The volatilities and correlations were based on three years of daily prices. The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates, primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates, was $540 million at June 30, 2005 and $601 million at December 31, 2004. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not materially affect our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
We employ risk management contracts including physical forward purchase and sale contracts, exchange futures and options, over-the-counter options, swaps, and other derivative contracts to offset price risk where appropriate. We engage in risk management of electricity, gas, coal, emissions and to a lesser degree other commodities. As a result, we are subject to price risk. The amount of risk taken is controlled by risk management operations and our Chief Risk Officer and risk management staff. When risk management activities exceed certain pre-determined limits, the positions are modified or hedged to reduce the risk to be within the limits unless specifically approved by the Risk Executive Committee.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Utility Operations | | $ | 2,649 | | $ | 2,508 | | $ | 5,186 | | $ | 5,089 | |
Gas Operations | | | 19 | | | 779 | | | 376 | | | 1,431 | |
Other | | | 105 | | | 124 | | | 194 | | | 255 | |
TOTAL | | | 2,773 | | | 3,411 | | | 5,756 | | | 6,775 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 772 | | | 734 | | | 1,543 | | | 1,428 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 183 | | | 87 | | | 313 | | | 170 | |
Purchased Gas for Resale | | | 1 | | | 701 | | | 250 | | | 1,286 | |
Maintenance and Other Operation | | | 873 | | | 978 | | | 1,663 | | | 1,842 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 325 | | | 320 | | | 652 | | | 639 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 173 | | | 181 | | | 361 | | | 374 | |
TOTAL | | | 2,327 | | | 3,001 | | | 4,782 | | | 5,739 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 446 | | | 410 | | | 974 | | | 1,036 | |
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Other Income | | | 106 | | | 59 | | | 345 | | | 121 | |
Other Expense | | | (40 | ) | | (38 | ) | | (106 | ) | | (74 | ) |
Investment Value Losses | | | - | | | (2 | ) | | - | | | (2 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Expense | | | 188 | | | 199 | | | 361 | | | 398 | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements of Subsidiaries | | | 3 | | | 1 | | | 5 | | | 3 | |
TOTAL | | | 191 | | | 200 | | | 366 | | | 401 | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 321 | | | 229 | | | 847 | | | 680 | |
Income Taxes | | | 103 | | | 78 | | | 275 | | | 240 | |
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INCOME BEFORE DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | | | 218 | | | 151 | | | 572 | | | 440 | |
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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, Net of Tax | | | 3 | | | (51 | ) | | 4 | | | (58 | ) |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 221 | | $ | 100 | | $ | 576 | | $ | 382 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | 384 | | | 396 | | | 389 | | | 396 | |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income Before Discontinued Operations | | $ | 0.57 | | $ | 0.38 | | $ | 1.47 | | $ | 1.11 | |
Discontinued Operations | | | 0.01 | | | (0.13 | ) | | 0.01 | | | (0.15 | ) |
TOTAL EARNINGS PER SHARE (BASIC AND DILUTIVE) | | $ | 0.58 | | $ | 0.25 | | $ | 1.48 | | $ | 0.96 | |
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CASH DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE | | $ | 0.35 | | $ | 0.35 | | $ | 0.70 | | $ | 0.70 | |
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | $ | 607 | | $ | 320 | |
Other Temporary Cash Investments | | | 275 | | | 275 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 717 | | | 930 | |
Accrued Unbilled Revenues | | | 354 | | | 592 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 33 | | | 79 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (46 | ) | | (77 | ) |
Total Accounts Receivable | | | 1,058 | | | 1,524 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | 729 | | | 852 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 599 | | | 737 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 112 | | | 113 | |
Other | | | 150 | | | 200 | |
TOTAL | | | 3,530 | | | 4,021 | |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | | | | | | | |
Electric: | | | | | | | |
Production | | | 16,346 | | | 15,969 | |
Transmission | | | 6,369 | | | 6,293 | |
Distribution | | | 10,471 | | | 10,280 | |
Other (including gas, coal mining and nuclear fuel) | | | 3,093 | | | 3,585 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 1,296 | | | 1,159 | |
Total | | | 37,575 | | | 37,286 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 14,682 | | | 14,485 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 22,893 | | | 22,801 | |
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OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets | | | 3,707 | | | 3,601 | |
Securitized Transition Assets | | | 622 | | | 642 | |
Spent Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning Trusts | | | 1,095 | | | 1,053 | |
Investments in Power and Distribution Projects | | | 138 | | | 154 | |
Goodwill | | | 76 | | | 76 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 694 | | | 470 | |
Prepaid Pension Obligations | | | 384 | | | 386 | |
Other | | | 754 | | | 831 | |
TOTAL | | | 7,470 | | | 7,213 | |
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Assets Held for Sale | | | 46 | | | 628 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 33,939 | | $ | 34,663 | |
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | (in millions) | |
Accounts Payable | $ | 925 | | $ | 1,051 | |
Short-term Debt | | 14 | | | 23 | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year (a) | | 1,064 | | | 1,279 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stocks of Subsidiaries Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | - | | | 66 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | 578 | | | 608 | |
Accrued Taxes | | 788 | | | 611 | |
Accrued Interest | | 180 | | | 180 | |
Customer Deposits | | 380 | | | 414 | |
Other | | 602 | | | 775 | |
TOTAL | | 4,531 | | | 5,007 | |
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NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt (a) | | 10,852 | | | 11,008 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | 516 | | | 329 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | 4,663 | | | 4,819 | |
Regulatory Liabilities and Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | 2,618 | | | 2,540 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | 860 | | | 827 | |
Employee Benefits and Pension Obligations | | 546 | | | 730 | |
Deferred Gain on Sale and Leaseback - Rockport Plant Unit 2 | | 162 | | | 166 | |
Deferred Credits and Other | | 747 | | | 411 | |
TOTAL | | 20,964 | | | 20,830 | |
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Liabilities Held for Sale | | 1 | | | 250 | |
| | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | 25,496 | | | 26,087 | |
| | | | | | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | 61 | | | 61 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | |
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COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | |
Common Stock Par Value $6.50: | | | | | | |
| | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | | | | | |
Shares Authorized | | | 600,000,000 | | | 600,000,000 | | | | | | | |
Shares Issued | | | 405,896,571 | | | 404,858,145 | | | | | | | |
(21,499,992 and 8,999,992 shares were held in treasury at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively) | | 2,638 | | | 2,632 | |
Paid-in Capital | | 3,813 | | | 4,203 | |
Retained Earnings | | 2,327 | | | 2,024 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | (396 | ) | | (344 | ) |
TOTAL | | 8,382 | | | 8,515 | |
| | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 33,939 | | $ | 34,663 | |
(a) See Accompanying Schedule.
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 576 | | $ | 382 | |
Plus: (Income) Loss from Discontinued Operations | | | (4 | ) | | 58 | |
Income from Continuing Operations | | | 572 | | | 440 | |
Adjustments for Noncash Items: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 652 | | | 639 | |
Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 35 | | | 31 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | (75 | ) | | 92 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (15 | ) | | (13 | ) |
Asset Impairments, Investment Value Losses and Other Related Charges | | | - | | | 2 | |
Carrying Costs | | | (56 | ) | | - | |
Amortization of Deferred Property Taxes | | | 10 | | | (4 | ) |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | 43 | | | 50 | |
Pension Contributions | | | (204 | ) | | (8 | ) |
Over/Under Fuel Recovery | | | (45 | ) | | 70 | |
Gain on Sales of Assets | | | (115 | ) | | (3 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (80 | ) | | 10 | |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (121 | ) | | (34 | ) |
Changes in Certain Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 155 | | | 157 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | (29 | ) | | (144 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | 84 | | | (158 | ) |
Taxes Accrued | | | 172 | | | 140 | |
Customer Deposits | | | (34 | ) | | 83 | |
Interest Accrued | | | (5 | ) | | (8 | ) |
Other Current Assets | | | 63 | | | 7 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | (113 | ) | | (74 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 894 | | | 1,275 | |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (1,018 | ) | | (690 | ) |
Change in Other Temporary Cash Investments, Net | | | (103 | ) | | (1 | ) |
Purchases of Auction Rate Securities | | | (1,338 | ) | | (201 | ) |
Proceeds from the Sale of Auction Rate Securities | | | 1,441 | | | 203 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 1,500 | | | 131 | |
Other | | | 2 | | | (7 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Investing Activities | | | 484 | | | (565 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Common Stock | | | 28 | | | 11 | |
Repurchase of Common Stock | | | (427 | ) | | - | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt | | | 1,660 | | | 243 | |
Change in Short-term Debt, Net | | | 27 | | | 188 | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | (2,040 | ) | | (986 | ) |
Retirement of Preferred Stock | | | (66 | ) | | (4 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (273 | ) | | (277 | ) |
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities | | | (1,091 | ) | | (825 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 287 | | | (115 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 320 | | | 778 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 607 | | $ | 663 | |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents from Discontinued Operations | | $ | - | | $ | 2 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents from Discontinued Operations - Beginning of Period | | | - | | | 13 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents from Discontinued Operations - End of Period | | $ | - | | $ | 15 | |
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| | Common Stock | | | | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | | 404 | | $ | 2,626 | | $ | 4,184 | | $ | 1,490 | | $ | (426 | ) | $ | 7,874 | |
Issuance of Common Stock | | | 1 | | | 4 | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | 11 | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | (277 | ) | | | | | (277 | ) |
Other | | | | | | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | 2 | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,610 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net of Tax of $0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $41 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 75 | | | 75 | |
| Minimum Pension Liability, Net of Tax of $10 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17 | | | 17 | |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | 382 | | | | | | 382 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 473 | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | | 405 | | $ | 2,630 | | $ | 4,193 | | $ | 1,595 | | $ | (335 | ) | $ | 8,083 | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | | 405 | | $ | 2,632 | | $ | 4,203 | | $ | 2,024 | | $ | (344 | ) | $ | 8,515 | |
Issuance of Common Stock | | | 1 | | | 6 | | | 22 | | | | | | | | | 28 | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | (273 | ) | | | | | (273 | ) |
Repurchase of Common Stock | | | | | | | | | (427 | ) | | | | | | | | (427 | ) |
Other | | | | | | | | | 15 | | | | | | | | | 15 | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,858 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net of Tax of $0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $28 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (51 | ) | | (51 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | 576 | | | | | | 576 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 524 | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | | 406 | | $ | 2,638 | | $ | 3,813 | | $ | 2,327 | | $ | (396 | ) | $ | 8,382 | |
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF CONSOLIDATED LONG-TERM DEBT
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in millions)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | | | | |
First Mortgage Bonds | | $ | 242 | | $ | 417 | |
Defeased TCC First Mortgage Bonds (a) | | | 84 | | | 84 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 2,055 | | | 1,773 | |
Notes Payable | | | 928 | | | 939 | |
Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 7,292 | | | 7,717 | |
Securitization Bonds | | | 669 | | | 698 | |
Notes Payable to Trust | | | 113 | | | 113 | |
Equity Unit Senior Notes (b) | | | 345 | | | 345 | |
Long-term DOE Obligation (c) | | | 232 | | | 229 | |
Other Long-term Debt | | | 3 | | | 14 | |
Equity Unit Contract Adjustment Payments | | | 4 | | | 9 | |
Unamortized Discount, Net | | | (51 | ) | | (51 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT OUTSTANDING | | | 11,916 | | | 12,287 | |
Less Portion Due Within One Year | | | 1,064 | | | 1,279 | |
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TOTAL LONG-TERM PORTION | | $ | 10,852 | | $ | 11,008 | |
(a) | On May 7, 2004, we deposited cash and treasury securities of $125 million with a trustee to defease all of TCC’s outstanding First Mortgage Bonds. Trust fund assets related to this obligation of $70 and $72 million are included in Other Temporary Cash Investments at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively, and $22 million are included in Other Noncurrent Assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at both June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004. Trust fund assets are restricted for exclusive use in funding the interest and principal due on the First Mortgage Bonds. |
(b) | In June 2005, we remarketed $345 million of 5.75% Equity Unit Senior Notes originally issued in June 2002 with new notes bearing a 4.709% interest rate. See “Remarketing of Senior Notes” section of Note 11. |
(c) | Pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, I&M (a nuclear licensee) has an obligation with the United States Department of Energy for spent nuclear fuel disposal. The obligation includes a one-time fee for nuclear fuel consumed prior to April 7, 1983. I&M is the only AEP subsidiary that generated electric power with nuclear fuel prior to that date. Trust fund assets of $264 million and $262 million related to this obligation are included in Spent Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning Trusts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. |
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
INDEX OF CONDENSED NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| |
1. | Significant Accounting Matters |
2. | New Accounting Pronouncements |
3. | Rate Matters |
4. | Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring |
5. | Commitments and Contingencies |
6. | Guarantees |
7. | Acquisitions, Dispositions, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale |
8. | Benefit Plans |
9. | Business Segments |
10. | Income Taxes |
11. | Financing Activities |
12. | Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review |
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING MATTERS
General
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2004 Annual Report as incorporated in and filed with our 2004 Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements reflect all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations for interim periods.
Other Income and Other Expense
The following table provides the components of Other Income and Other Expense as presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | | (in millions) | |
Other Income: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and Dividend Income | | $ | 14 | | $ | 5 | | $ | 25 | | $ | 11 | |
Equity Earnings | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 7 | | | 10 | |
Nonutility Revenue | | | 29 | | | 29 | | | 92 | | | 58 | |
Gain on Sale of Texas REPs | | | - | | | - | | | 112 | | | - | |
Carrying Charges | | | 36 | | | (1 | ) | | 56 | | | 1 | |
Other | | | 25 | | | 23 | | | 53 | | | 41 | |
Total Other Income | | $ | 106 | | $ | 59 | | $ | 345 | | $ | 121 | |
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Other Expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Expense | | $ | 21 | | $ | 23 | | $ | 78 | | $ | 51 | |
Other | | | 19 | | | 15 | | | 28 | | | 23 | |
Total Other Expense | | $ | 40 | | $ | 38 | | $ | 106 | | $ | 74 | |
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table provides the components that constitute the balance sheet amount in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Components | | (in millions) | |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, net of tax | | $ | 5 | | $ | 6 | |
Securities Available for Sale, net of tax | | | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) |
Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax | | | (51 | ) | | - | |
Minimum Pension Liability, net of tax | | | (349 | ) | | (349 | ) |
Total | | $ | (396 | ) | $ | (344 | ) |
At June 30, 2005, we expect to reclassify approximately $23 million of net losses from cash flow hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income during the next twelve months at the time the hedged transactions affect Net Income. The actual amounts that are reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income can differ as a result of market fluctuations. Eighteen months is the maximum length of time that we are hedging our exposure to variability in future cash flows with contracts designated as cash flow hedges.
Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO)
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending aggregate carrying amounts of ARO:
| | Nuclear Decommissioning | | Ash Ponds | | Wind Mills and Mining Operations | | Total | |
| | (in millions) | |
ARO at January 1, 2005, Including STP | | $ | 960 | | $ | 84 | | $ | 32 | | $ | 1,076 | |
Accretion Expense | | | 31 | | | 3 | | | 1 | | | 35 | |
Liabilities Incurred | | | - | | | - | | | 8 | | | 8 | |
ARO at June 30, 2005, Including STP | | | 991 | | | 87 | | | 41 | | | 1,119 | |
Less ARO Liability for STP (a) | | | (256 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (256 | ) |
ARO at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 735 | | $ | 87 | | $ | 41 | | $ | 863 | (b) |
(a) | The ARO for TCC’s share of STP was included in Liabilities Held for Sale at December 31, 2004 and was subsequently transferred to the buyer with the sale in the second quarter of 2005 (see “Texas Plants-South Texas Project” section of Note 7). |
(b) | The current portion of our ARO, totaling $3 million, is included in Other in the Current Liabilities section in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Accretion expense is included in Maintenance and Other Operation expense in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the fair value of assets that are legally restricted for purposes of settling the nuclear decommissioning liabilities totaled $832 million and $791 million, respectively, relating to Cook Plant recorded in Spent Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning Trusts in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Supplementary Information
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Related Party Transactions | | (in millions) | |
AEP Consolidated Purchased Power - Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (44.2% owned by AEP System ) | | $ | 48 | | $ | 36 | | $ | 91 | | $ | 70 | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Cash Flow Information | | (in millions) | |
Cash was paid (received) for: | | | | | |
Interest (net of capitalized amounts) | | $ | 322 | | $ | 378 | |
Income Taxes | | | 86 | | | (43 | ) |
Change in construction-related Accounts Payable included in Investing Activities - Construction Expenditures | | | 9 | | | (22 | ) |
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities: | | | | | | | |
Acquisitions Under Capital Leases | | | 22 | | | 27 | |
(Disposition) of Liabilities Related to Divestitures | | | (22 | ) | | (11 | ) |
Reclassifications
Certain prior period financial statement items have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on previously reported Net Income.
In connection with preparation of the first quarter of 2005 financial statements, we concluded that it was appropriate to classify our auction rate securities as other temporary cash investments. Previously, such investments had been classified as cash and cash equivalents. Accordingly, we have revised the classification to exclude from cash and cash equivalents $103 million at December 31, 2004, and to include such amounts as other temporary cash investments. There were no auction rate securities held at June 30, 2005. At December 31, 2003, auction rate securities approximated $200 million. These revisions had no impact on our previously reported results of operations, operating cash flows or working capital.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Upon issuance of exposure drafts or final pronouncements, we review the new accounting literature to determine the relevance, if any, to our business. The following represents a summary of new pronouncements issued or implemented during 2005 that we have determined relate to our operations.
SFAS 123 (revised 2004) “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R)
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS 123R requires entities to recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of share-based payments granted to employees. The statement eliminates the alternative to use the intrinsic value method of accounting previously available under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The statement is effective as of the first annual period beginning after June 15, 2005, with early implementation permitted. A cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle is recorded for the effect of initially adopting the statement.
We will implement SFAS 123R in the first quarter of 2006 using the modified prospective method. This method requires us to record compensation expense for all awards we grant after the time of adoption and to recognize the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the time of adoption as the requisite service is rendered. The compensation cost will be based on the grant-date fair value of the equity award. We do not expect implementation of SFAS 123R to materially affect our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107), which conveys the SEC staff’s views on the interaction between SFAS 123R and certain SEC rules and regulations. SAB 107 also provides the SEC staff’s views regarding the valuation of share-based payment arrangements for public companies. We will apply the principles of SAB 107 in conjunction with our adoption of SFAS 123R.
SFAS 154 “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (SFAS 154)
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS 154, which replaces APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes,” and FASB Statement No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” The statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle and changes resulting from adoption of a new accounting pronouncement that does not specify transition requirements. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements for changes in accounting principle unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS 154 also requires that retrospective application of a change in accounting principle be limited to the direct effects of the change. Indirect effects of a change in accounting principle should be recognized in the period of the accounting change. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 with early implementation permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after the date this statement is issued. SFAS 154 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2006 and will be applied when applicable.
FASB Interpretation No. 47 “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations” (FIN 47)
In March 2005, the FASB issued FIN 47, which interprets the application of SFAS 143 “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” FIN 47 clarifies that the term conditional asset retirement obligation refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. Entities are required to record a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation.
We will implement FIN 47 during the fourth quarter for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005. Implementation will require a potential adjustment for the cumulative effect for any nonregulated operations of initially adopting FIN 47 to be recorded as a change in accounting principle, disclosure of pro forma liabilities and asset retirement obligations, and other additional disclosures. We have not completed our evaluation of any potential impact to our results of operations or financial condition.
EITF Issue 03-13 “Applying the Conditions in Paragraph 42 of FASB Statement No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, in Determining Whether to Report Discontinued Operations”
This issue developed a model for evaluating which cash flows are to be considered in determining whether cash flows have been or will be eliminated and what types of continuing involvement constitute significant continuing involvement when determining whether to report Discontinued Operations. During the first quarter of 2005, we applied this issue to components that were disposed of or classified as held for sale, including the HPL disposition (see “Houston Pipe Line Company” section of Note 7).
Future Accounting Changes
The FASB’s standard-setting process is ongoing and until new standards have been finalized and issued by FASB, we cannot determine the impact on the reporting of our operations that may result from any such future changes. The FASB is currently working on several projects including accounting for uncertain tax positions, business combinations, liabilities and equity, revenue recognition, pension plans, fair value measurements and related tax impacts. We also expect to see more FASB projects as a result of their desire to converge International Accounting Standards with those generally accepted in the United States of America. The ultimate pronouncements resulting from these and future projects could have an impact on our future results of operations and financial position.
3. RATE MATTERS
As discussed in our 2004 Annual Report, our subsidiaries are involved in rate and regulatory proceedings at the FERC and at state commissions. The Rate Matters note within our 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to gain a complete understanding of material rate matters still pending. The following sections discuss current activities and update the 2004 Annual Report.
APCo Virginia Environmental and Reliability Costs
In April 2004, the Virginia Electric Restructuring Act was amended to include a provision which permits recovery, during the extended capped rate period ending December 31, 2010, of incremental environmental compliance and transmission and distribution (T&D) system reliability (E&R) costs prudently incurred after July 1, 2004. On July 1, 2005, APCo filed a request with the Virginia SCC seeking approval for the recovery of $62 million in incremental E&R costs through June 30, 2006. Approximately $14 million of the amount requested represents incremental E&R costs for the twelve months ended June 30, 2005 and $48 million represents projected incremental E&R costs to be incurred for the twelve months ending June 30, 2006. The $62 million request relates to environmental controls on coal-fired generators to meet the first phase of the Clean Air Interstate Rule and Clean Air Mercury Rule finalized earlier this year, recovery of the incremental cost of the Jacksons Ferry-Wyoming 765 kilovolt transmission line construction and other incremental T&D system reliability costs.
Through June 30, 2005, APCo has deferred for future recovery $9 million consisting of the $14 million of incremental E&R costs incurred to date, partially offset by $2 million of equity carrying costs not recognizable until collected and $3 million of capitalized interest recorded on the incremental E&R capital investments. APCo requested that a twelve-month E&R recovery factor be applied to electric service bills on an interim basis beginning August 1, 2005. If approved, the recovery factor will be applied as a 9.18% surcharge to customer bills. APCo proposed to practice under/over-recovery accounting for the difference between the actual incremental costs incurred and the cost recovered.
On July 14, 2005, the Virginia SCC issued an order that established a procedural schedule in APCo’s proceeding including a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The order provided that no portion of APCo’s application should become effective pending further decision of the Virginia SCC. Each party to the proceeding may file legal arguments on or before September 6, 2005, on whether and, under what circumstances, the Virginia SCC has the authority to make effective, on an interim basis subject to refund, any portion of APCo’s requested rate change. We are unable to predict the final outcome of this proceeding. If the Virginia SCC denies recovery of net incremental amounts deferred of $9 million, it would adversely affect future results of operations and cash flows.
APCo and WPCo West Virginia Rate Case
On July 1, 2005, APCo and WPCo formally notified the Public Service Commission of West Virginia of their intent to file a joint general rate case seeking increases in retail rates in the third quarter of 2005. The filing will include, among other things, a request to reinstate the suspended expanded fuel, net energy and purchased power clause and to provide for scheduled rate recovery of significant environmental and transmission expenditures. As of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had $52 million of previously over-recovered fuel, net energy and purchased power costs related to APCo recorded in regulatory liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management is unable to predict the ultimate effect of this filing on revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
I&M Indiana Settlement Agreement
In 2004, the IURC ordered the continuation of the fixed fuel adjustment charge on an interim basis through March 2005, pending the outcome of negotiations. Certain of the parties to the negotiations reached a settlement and signed an agreement on March 10, 2005 and filed the agreement with the IURC on March 14, 2005. The IURC approved the agreement on June 1, 2005.
The approved settlement caps fuel rates for the March 2004 through June 2007 billing months at an increasing rate that includes 8.609 mills per KWH reflected in base rates. The settlement provides that the total capped fuel rates will be 9.88 mills per KWH from January 2005 through December 2005, 10.26 mills per KWH from January 2006 through December 2006, and 10.63 mills per KWH from January 2007 through June 2007. Pursuant to a separate IURC order, I&M began billing the 9.88 mills per KWH total fuel rate on an interim basis effective with the April 2005 billing month. In accordance with the agreement, the October 2005 through March 2006 factor will be adjusted for the delayed implementation of the 2005 factor.
The settlement agreement also covers certain events at the Cook Plant. The settlement provides that if an outage of greater than 60 days occurs at Cook Plant, the recovery of actual monthly fuel costs will be in effect for the outage period beyond 60 days, capped by the average AEP System Pool Primary Energy Rate (Primary Energy Rate), the ratio of the sum of fuel and one half maintenance expenses incurred by the pool members to the total kilowatt-hours of net generation, excluding I&M, as defined by the AEP System Interconnection Agreement and adjusted for losses. If a second outage greater than 60 days occurs, actual monthly fuel costs capped at the Primary Energy Rate would be recovered through June 2007. Over the term of the settlement, if total actual fuel costs (except during a Cook Plant outage of greater than 60 days) are under the cap prices, the excess will be credited to customers over the next two fuel adjustment clause filings. Under the settlement, fuel costs in excess of the cap price cannot be recovered. If Cook Plant operates at a capacity factor greater than 87% during the fuel cap period, I&M will receive credit for 30% of the savings produced by that performance.
The settlement agreement also caps base rates from January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007 at the rates in effect as of January 1, 2005. During this cap period, I&M may not implement a general increase in base rates or implement a rider or cost deferral not established in the settlement agreement unless the IURC determines that a significant change in conditions beyond I&M’s control occurs or a material impact on I&M occurs as a result of federal, state or local regulation or statute that mandates reliability standards related to transmission or distribution costs.
Our cumulative under recovery for March 2004 through June 2005 recorded as fuel expense is $7 million. If future fuel cost per KWH through June 30, 2007 continue to exceed the caps, or if the base rate cap precludes I&M from seeking timely rate increases to recover increases in its cost of service through June 30, 2007, future results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
I&M Michigan Fuel Recovery Plan
In September 2004, I&M filed its 2005 Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR) Plan, with the requested PSCR factors implemented pursuant to the statute effective with January 2005 billings, replacing the 2004 factors. On March 29, 2005, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued an order approving an agreement authorizing I&M’s proposed 2005 PSCR Plan factors.
On March 31, 2005, I&M filed its 2004 PSCR Reconciliation seeking recovery of approximately $2 million of unrecovered PSCR fuel costs and interest proposed to be recovered through the application of customer bill surcharges during October 2005 through December 2005.
On April 28, 2005, the MPSC issued an Opinion and Order approving I&M’s proposed 2004 PSCR factors as billed and finding in favor of I&M on all issues, including the proposed treatment of net SO2 and NOx credits.
PSO Fuel and Purchased Power
In 2002, PSO experienced a $44 million under-recovery of fuel costs resulting from a reallocation among AEP West companies of purchased power costs for periods prior to January 1, 2002. In July 2003, PSO offered to the OCC to collect those reallocated costs over 18 months. In August 2003, the OCC Staff filed testimony recommending PSO recover $42 million of the reallocation over three years. In September 2003, the OCC expanded the case to include a full prudence review of PSO’s 2001 fuel and purchased power practices. The OCC has indicated that PSO will not be allowed recovery of the $42 million until the margin issue discussed below is decided. If the OCC denies recovery of any portion of the $42 million under-recovery of fuel costs, future results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
In the review of PSO’s 2001 fuel and purchased power practices, parties alleged that the allocation of off-system sales margins between AEP East and AEP West companies were inconsistent with the FERC-approved Operating Agreement and System Integration Agreement and that the AEP West companies should have been allocated greater margins. The OCC expanded the scope of the proceeding to include the off-system sales margin issue for the year 2002 and an intervenor filed a motion to expand the scope to review this same issue for the years 2003 and 2004. On July 25, 2005, the OCC Staff and two intervenors filed testimony in which they quantified the alleged improperly allocated off-system sales margins between AEP East and AEP West companies. Their overall recommendations related to the allocation would result in an increase in off-system sales margins and thus, a reduction to PSO’s recoverable fuel costs through June 2005 of an amount between $38 million and $47 million. PSO does not agree with the intervenors’ and the OCC Staff’s recommendations and PSO will defend vigorously its position. Accordingly, PSO has not recorded a provision for the off-system sales margins issue. If the OCC reduces recovery of any portion of the fuel costs as a result of the off-system sales margins issue, future results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
In April 2005, the OCC heard arguments from intervenors that requested the OCC to conduct a prudence review of PSO’s fuel and purchased power practices for 2003. On June 10, 2005, the OCC decided to have its staff conduct that review. Management is unable to predict the ultimate effect of these proceedings on revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
PSO Lawton Power Supply Agreement
On November 26, 2003, pursuant to an application by Lawton Cogeneration Incorporated seeking approval of a Power Supply Agreement (the Agreement) with PSO and associated avoided cost payments, the OCC issued an order approving the Agreement and setting the avoided costs. The order did not approve recovery by PSO of the resultant purchased power costs.
In December 2003, PSO filed an appeal of the OCC’s order with the Oklahoma Supreme Court. In the appeal, PSO maintained that the OCC exceeded its authority under state and federal laws to require PSO to enter into the Agreement. The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a decision on June 21, 2005 affirming portions of the OCC’s order and remanding certain provisions. The Court affirmed the OCC’s finding that Lawton established a legally enforceable obligation and ruled that it was within the OCC’s discretion to award a 20-year contract and to base the capacity payment on a peaking unit. The Court directed the OCC to revisit its determination of PSO’s avoided energy cost. The decision also authorizes the OCC to revisit its determination of PSO’s avoided capacity costs. We are unable to predict the final outcome of the remand, however, if the OCC were to deny recovery of the full cost of the Agreement, it would adversely affect future results of operations and cash flows.
Upon resolution of the litigation, management will review any resultant transaction to determine if it can be accounted for as a purchased power transaction or whether it will be accounted for as a lease or as a generating plant asset on the balance sheet under FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.”
PSO Rate Review
PSO has been involved in a commission staff-initiated base rate review before the OCC which began in 2003. In that proceeding, PSO made a filing seeking to increase its base rates, while various other parties made recommendations to reduce PSO’s base rates. The annual rate reduction recommendations ranged between $15 million and $36 million. In March 2005, a settlement was negotiated and approved by the ALJ. The settlement provides for a $7 million annual base revenue reduction offset by a $6 million reduction in annual depreciation expense and recovery through fuel revenues of certain transmission expenses previously recovered in base rates. In addition, the settlement eliminates a $9 million annual merger savings rate reduction rider at the end of December 2005. The settlement also provides for recovery over 24 months of $9 million of deferred fuel costs associated with a renegotiated coal transportation contract and the continuation of a $12 million vegetation management rider, both of which are earnings neutral. Finally, the settlement stipulates that PSO may not file for a base rate increase before April 1, 2006. The OCC issued an order approving the stipulation on May 2, 2005, allowing for the implementation of new base rates in June 2005.
TCC Rate Case
TCC has an on-going T&D rate review before the PUCT. In that rate review, the PUCT has decided all issues except the amount of affiliate expenses to include in revenue requirements. Through an oral ruling, the PUCT approved the nonunanimous settlement filed in June 2005 that provides for an $11 million disallowance of affiliate expenses which, when combined with the previous decisions, results in a total reduction in TCC’s annual base rates of $9 million. A draft final order has been issued reflecting the $9 million reduction in TCC’s annual base rates. This reduction in TCC’s annual base rates will be offset by the elimination of a merger-related rate rider credit of $7 million, an increase in other miscellaneous revenues of $4 million and a decrease in depreciation expense of $9 million, resulting in a prospective increase in estimated annual pretax earnings of $11 million. It is anticipated that the PUCT will approve the final written order at its August 2005 open meeting. If the final written order differs from the draft order, it could impact projected annual pretax earnings effect.
ERCOT Price-to-Beat (PTB) Fuel Factor Appeal
Several parties including the Office of Public Utility Counsel and cities served by both TCC and TNC appealed the PUCT’s December 2001 orders establishing initial PTB fuel factors for Mutual Energy CPL and Mutual Energy WTU (TCC’s and TNC’s former affiliated REPs, respectively). In June 2003, the District Court ruled that the PUCT lacked sufficient evidence to include unaccounted for energy in the fuel factor for Mutual Energy WTU, that the PUCT improperly shifted the burden of proof from the company to intervening parties and that the record lacked substantial evidence on the effect of loss of load due to retail competition on generation requirements of both Mutual Energy WTU and Mutual Energy CPL. The Court upheld the initial PTB orders on all other issues. In an opinion issued on July 28, 2005, Texas Court of Appeals issued a decision reversing the District Court on the loss of load issue but otherwise affirming its decision. The amount of unaccounted for energy built into the PTB fuel factors attributable to Mutual Energy WTU prior to AEP’s sale of Mutual Energy WTU was approximately $3 million. We are reviewing the decision and are considering various options. Our third quarter pretax earnings may be adversely affected by $3 million as a result of this decision.
Unbundled Cost of Service (UCOS) Appeal
The UCOS proceeding established the unbundled regulated wires rates to be effective when retail electric competition began. TCC placed new T&D rates into effect as of January 1, 2002 based upon an order issued by the PUCT resulting from TCC’s UCOS proceeding. Certain PUCT rulings, including the initial determination of stranded costs, the requirement to refund TCC’s excess earnings, the regulatory treatment of nuclear insurance and the distribution rates charged municipal customers, were appealed to the Travis County District Court by TCC and other parties to the proceeding. The District Court issued a decision on June 16, 2003, upholding the PUCT’s UCOS order with one exception. The District Court ruled that the refund of the 1999 through 2001 excess earnings, solely as a credit to nonbypassable T&D rates charged to REPs, discriminates against residential and small commercial customers and is unlawful. Management estimates that the adverse effect of a decision to reduce the PTB rates for the period prior to the sale of our former affiliated REPs is approximately $11 million pretax. The District Court decision was appealed to the Third Court of Appeals by TCC and other parties. Based on advice of counsel, management believes that it will ultimately prevail on appeal. If the District Court’s decision is ultimately upheld on appeal or the Court of Appeals reverses the District Court on issues adverse to TCC, it could have an adverse effect on future results of operations and cash flows.
Hold Harmless Proceeding
In a July 2002 order conditionally accepting our choice to join PJM, the FERC directed AEP, ComEd, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) and PJM to propose a solution that would effectively hold harmless the utilities in Michigan and Wisconsin from any adverse effects associated with loop flows or congestion resulting from us and ComEd joining PJM instead of MISO.
In July 2004, AEP and PJM filed jointly with the FERC a hold-harmless proposal. In September 2004, the FERC accepted and suspended the new proposal that became effective October 1, 2004, subject to refund and to the outcome of a hearing on the appropriate compensation, if any, to the Michigan and Wisconsin utilities. The Michigan and Wisconsin utilities presented studies that show estimated adverse effects to utilities in the two states in the range of $60 million to $70 million over the term of the agreement for AEP and ComEd. A supplemental filing by the Michigan companies shows estimated adverse effects to utilities in Michigan of up to $50 million over the term of agreement. AEP and ComEd presented studies that show no adverse effects to the Michigan and Wisconsin utilities. On December 27, 2004, AEP and the Wisconsin utilities jointly filed a settlement that resolves all hold-harmless issues for a one-time payment of $250 thousand that was approved by the FERC on March 7, 2005. On April 25, 2005, AEP and International Transmission Company in Michigan filed a settlement that resolves all hold-harmless issues for a one-time payment of $120 thousand that was approved by the FERC on June 24, 2005. On May 19, 2005, AEP and all remaining Michigan companies filed a settlement that resolves all hold-harmless issues for a one-time payment of approximately $2 million which was approved by the FERC on June 24, 2005.
The payment to the Michigan utilities will be deferred, as was the Wisconsin payment, as a PJM integration cost to be amortized over 15 years and recovery will be sought in future retail rate filings. Management believes that it is probable that these payments will ultimately be recovered from retail and wholesale customers. If the AEP East companies cannot recover these amortizations on a timely basis in their retail base rates, future results of operations and cash flows will be adversely affected.
FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates
A load-based transitional transmission rate mechanism called SECA became effective December 1, 2004 to mitigate the loss of revenues due to the FERC’s elimination of through and out (T&O) transmission rates. SECA transition rates are in effect through March 31, 2006. The FERC has set the SECA rate issue for hearing and indicated that the SECA rates are being recovered subject to refund. We recognized SECA revenues of $32 million and $57 million for the second quarter and first half of 2005, respectively. In addition, we recognized $11 million of SECA revenues in December 2004. Intervenors in that proceeding are objecting to the SECA rates and our method of determining those rates. Management is unable to determine the probable outcome of the FERC’s SECA rate proceeding.
In a March 31, 2005 FERC filing, we proposed an increase in the revenue requirements and rates for transmission service, and certain ancillary services in the AEP zone of PJM. The customers receiving these services are the AEP East companies and municipal, cooperative wholesale entities and retail customers that exercise retail choice that have load delivery points in the AEP zone of PJM. As proposed, the transmission service rates will increase in two steps, first to reflect an increase in the revenue requirements, and then to reflect the loss of revenues from the SECA transition rates on April 1, 2006. On May 31, 2005, the FERC accepted the filing, set the issues for hearing, and suspended the effective date of the proposed rates until November 1, 2005, subject to refund with interest if lower rates are eventually approved. The FERC accepted the two-step increase concept, such that the transmission rates will automatically increase on April 1, 2006, if the SECA revenues cease to be collected, and to the extent that replacement rates are not established. In a separate proceeding, at AEP’s urging, the FERC instituted an investigation of PJM’s zonal rate regime, indicating that the present regime may need to be replaced through establishment of regional rates that would compensate AEP, among others, for the regional service provided by high voltage facilities they own that benefit customers throughout PJM. This investigation provides AEP an opportunity to propose and support a new PJM rate regime that could mitigate losses from the elimination of T&O transmission rates and the discontinuance of the SECA rate collections.
The AEP East companies received approximately $196 million of T&O rate revenues for the twelve months ended September 30, 2004, the twelve months prior to AEP joining PJM. The portion of those revenues associated with transactions for which the T&O rate was eliminated and replaced by SECA transition rates was $171 million. At this time, management is unable to predict whether the SECA transition rates will fully compensate the AEP East companies for their lost T&O revenues for the period December 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006 and whether, effective with the expiration of the SECA transition rates on March 31, 2006, the resultant increase in the AEP East zonal transmission rates applicable to AEP’s internal load and wholesale transmission customers in AEP’s zone will be sufficient to replace the SECA transition rate revenues. In addition, we are unable to predict whether the effect of the loss of transmission revenues will be recoverable on a timely basis in the AEP East state retail jurisdictions and from wholesale customers within the AEP zone. If, (i) the SECA transition rates do not fully compensate AEP for its lost T&O revenues through March 31, 2006, (ii) AEP zonal transmission rates are not sufficiently increased by the FERC after March 31, 2006 to replace the lost T&O/SECA revenues, (iii) the FERC’s review of our current SECA rate results in a rate reduction which is subject to refund, or (iv) any increase in the AEP East companies’ transmission costs from the loss of transmission revenues are not fully recovered in retail and wholesale rates on a timely basis, and (v) if the FERC does not approve a new rate within PJM or within the PJM and MISO Regions that compensates for AEP’s T&O revenue losses, future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition would be adversely affected.
RTO Formation/Integration Costs
Prior to joining PJM, the AEP East companies, with FERC approval, deferred costs incurred to originally form a new RTO (the Alliance) and subsequently to join an existing RTO (PJM). In 2004, AEP requested permission to amortize, beginning January 1, 2005, approximately $18 million of deferred RTO formation/integration costs not billed by PJM over 15 years and $17 million of deferred PJM-billed integration costs without proposing an amortization period for the $17 million of PJM-billed integration costs in the application. The FERC approved our application and in January 2005, the AEP East companies began amortizing their deferred RTO formation/integration costs not billed by PJM over 15 years and the deferred PJM-billed integration costs over 10 years (the latter, consistent with a March 8, 2005 requested rate recovery period discussed below). The total amortization related to such costs was $1 million and $2 million in the second quarter and first half of 2005, respectively. As of June 30, 2005, the AEP East Companies have $34 million of deferred unamortized RTO formation/integration costs.
On March 8, 2005, AEP and two other utilities jointly filed a request with the FERC to recover the deferred PJM-billed integration costs from all load-serving entities in the PJM RTO over a ten-year period starting January 1, 2005. The FERC responded to the March 8, 2005 filing in an order on May 6, 2005 denying the request to recover the amortization of the deferred PJM-billed integration costs from all load-serving entities in the PJM RTO, and instead, ordered the companies to make a Compliance Filing to recover the PJM-billed integration costs solely from the zones of the requesting companies. AEP, together with the other companies, made the Compliance Filing on May 27, 2005. On June 6, 2005, AEP filed a request for rehearing. Subsequently, the FERC approved the compliance rate, and PJM began charging the rate to load serving entities in the AEP zone (and the other companies’ zones), including to the AEP East companies on behalf of the load they serve in the AEP zone (about 85% of the total load in the AEP zone). AEP’s rehearing request remains pending. At this time, management is unable to predict the likelihood of a favorable rehearing result.
On March 31, 2005, we also filed a request for a revised transmission service revenue requirement for the AEP zone of PJM (as discussed above). Included in the costs reflected in that revenue requirement was the estimated 2005 amortization of our deferred RTO formation/integration costs (other than the deferred PJM-billed integration costs). The AEP East companies will be responsible for paying most of the amortized costs assigned by the FERC to the AEP East zone since their internal load is the bulk (about 85%) of the transmission load in the AEP zone.
Until the AEP East Companies can adjust their retail rates to recover the amortization of both deferred costs, results of operations and cash flows will be adversely affected by the amortizations. If the FERC were to deny the inclusion in the transmission rates of any portion of the amortization of the deferred RTO formation/integration costs not billed by PJM, it would have an adverse impact on future results of operations and cash flows.
4. CUSTOMER CHOICE AND INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING
We are affected by customer choice initiatives and industry restructuring. The Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring note in our 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to gain a complete understanding of material customer choice and industry restructuring matters without significant changes since year-end. The following paragraphs discuss significant current events related to customer choice and industry restructuring and update the 2004 Annual Report.
OHIO RESTRUCTURING
On January 26, 2005, the PUCO approved Rate Stabilization Plans (RSP) for CSPCo and OPCo (the Ohio companies). The plans provided, among other things, for CSPCo and OPCo to raise their generation rates by 3% and 7%, respectively, in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and provided for additional annual generation rate increases of up to an average of 4% per year based on supporting the need for additional revenues. The plans also provided that the Ohio companies could recover in 2006, 2007 and 2008 environmental carrying costs and PJM RTO costs from 2004 and 2005 related to their obligation as the Provider of Last Resort in Ohio’s customer choice program. Pretax earnings were increased by $14 million for CSPCo and $40 million for OPCo in the first half of 2005 as a result of implementing this provision of the RSP. Of these amounts, approximately $8 million for CSPCo and $21 million for OPCo relate to 2004 environmental carrying costs and RTO costs.
In February 2005, various intervenors filed applications for rehearing with the PUCO regarding its approval of the RSP. On March 23, 2005, the PUCO denied all applications for rehearing. In the second quarter of 2005, two intervenors filed separate appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court. If the RSP order was determined to be illegal under the Restructuring Legislation, as contended by the two intervenors, it would have an adverse effect on results of operations, cash flow and possibly financial condition. Although we believe that the RSP plan is legal and we intend to defend vigorously the PUCO’s order, we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the pending litigation.
As provided in stipulation agreements approved by the PUCO in 2000, we are deferring customer choice implementation costs and related carrying costs in excess of $40 million. The agreements provide for the deferral of these costs as a regulatory asset until the next distribution base rate cases. Through June 30, 2005, we incurred $83 million of such costs, and accordingly, we deferred $43 million of such costs for probable future recovery in distribution rates. Recovery of these regulatory assets will be subject to PUCO review in future Ohio filings for new distribution rates. Pursuant to the RSP, recovery of these amounts will be deferred until the next distribution rate filing to change rates after December 31, 2008. We believe that the deferred customer choice implementation costs were prudently incurred and should be recoverable in future distribution rates. If the PUCO determines that any of the deferred costs are unrecoverable, it would have an adverse impact on future results of operations and cash flows.
TEXAS RESTRUCTURING
The stranded cost recovery process in Texas continues with the principal remaining component of the process being the PUCT’s determination and approval of TCC’s net stranded generation costs and other recoverable true-up items including carrying costs in TCC’s true-up filing. The PUCT approved TCC’s request to file its True-up Proceeding after the sales of its interest in STP, with only the ownership interest in Oklaunion remaining to be settled. On May 19, 2005, the sales of TCC’s interest in STP closed. On May 27, 2005, TCC filed its true-up request seeking recovery of $2.4 billion of net stranded costs and other true-up items which it believes the Texas Restructuring Legislation allows, including unrecorded equity carrying costs and future unrecorded carrying costs through September 2005. This filing does not include a deduction for a $238 million provision for a probable depreciation adjustment recorded in December 2004 based on a methodology approved by the PUCT in a nonaffiliated utility’s true-up order. Although it was determined that it was probable that the PUCT would make this adjustment in TCC’s proceeding, we do not believe the adjustment is appropriate and will litigate the issue, if necessary. As a result, the filing was not reduced by the $238 million. The PUCT hearing is scheduled to begin on September 26, 2005. It is anticipated that the PUCT will issue a final order in the fourth quarter of 2005.
The Components of TCC’s Recorded Net True-up Regulatory Asset (inclusive of provisions) recorded as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are:
| | TCC | |
| | June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Stranded Generation Plant Costs | | $ | 887 | | $ | 897 | |
Net Generation-related Regulatory Asset | | | 249 | | | 249 | |
Unrefunded Excess Earnings | | | (3 | ) | | (10 | ) |
Net Stranded Generation Costs | | | 1,133 | | | 1,136 | |
Carrying Costs on Stranded Generation Plant Costs | | | 215 | | | 225 | |
Net Stranded Generation Costs Designated for Securitization | | | 1,348 | | | 1,361 | |
| | | | | | | |
Wholesale Capacity Auction True-up | | | 483 | | | 483 | |
Carrying Costs on Wholesale Capacity Auction True-up | | | 102 | | | 77 | |
Retail Clawback | | | (61 | ) | | (61 | ) |
Deferred Over-recovered Fuel Balance | | | (209 | ) | | (212 | ) |
Net Other Recoverable True-up Amounts | | | 315 | | | 287 | |
Total Recorded Net True-up Regulatory Asset | | $ | 1,663 | | $ | 1,648 | |
The Components of TNC’s Net True-up Regulatory Liability as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are:
| | TNC | |
| | June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Retail Clawback | | $ | (14 | ) | $ | (14 | ) |
Deferred Over-recovered Fuel Balance | | | (5 | ) | | (4 | ) |
Total Recorded Net True-up Regulatory Liability | | $ | (19 | ) | $ | (18 | ) |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits Included in Stranded Generation Plant Costs
In a nonaffiliated utility’s securitization proceeding, the PUCT issued an order in March 2005 that net stranded generation costs should be reduced by the present value of deferred investment tax credits (ITC) and excess deferred federal income taxes applicable to generating assets. The nonaffiliated utility testified in its True-up Proceeding that acceleration of the sharing of deferred ITC with customers may be a violation of the Internal Revenue Code’s normalization provisions. Management agrees with the nonaffiliated utility that the PUCT’s acceleration of deferred ITC and excess deferred federal income taxes may be a violation of the normalization provisions. As a result, management has not included as a reduction of its net stranded generation costs the present value of TCC’s generation-related deferred ITC of $70 million and the present value of excess deferred federal income taxes of $6 million in its true-up filing. Such amounts also are not reflected as a reduction of TCC’s recorded net stranded generation costs regulatory asset in the above table since to do so may be a normalization violation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued proposed regulations that would make an exception to the normalization provisions for a utility whose electric generation assets cease to be public utility property. Since the IRS has not issued final regulations, TCC filed a request for a private letter ruling from the IRS on June 28, 2005 to determine whether the PUCT’s action would result in a normalization violation. A normalization violation could result in the repayment of TCC’s accumulated deferred ITC on all property, not just generation property, which approximates $106 million as of June 30, 2005 and a loss of the ability to elect accelerated tax depreciation in the future. Management is unable to predict how the IRS will rule on the private letter ruling request and whether any PUCT order will adversely affect future results of operations and cash flows.
TCC Fuel Reconciliation
On April 14, 2005, the PUCT ruled that specific energy-only purchased power contracts included a capacity component, which is not recoverable in fuel rates. As a result of this decision, in the first quarter of 2005, TCC recorded a provision for over-recovered fuel of $3 million, inclusive of interest. Reflecting all of the decisions in the final order and the resultant provisions for refund, the deferred over-recovery balance was $209 million as of June 30, 2005, including accrued interest. TCC has filed a motion for rehearing on several items which was denied by operation of law on July 18, 2005. TCC will appeal the PUCT’s decision to the courts in August 2005.
TCC Carrying Costs on Net True-up Regulatory Assets
TCC continues to accrue carrying costs on its net true-up regulatory asset at the embedded 8.12% debt component rate and will continue to do so until it recovers its approved net true-up regulatory asset. In the nonaffiliated utility’s securitization proceeding discussed above, the PUCT issued an order in March 2005 that resulted in a reduction in its carrying costs based on a methodology detailed in the order for calculating a cost-of-money benefit related to accumulated deferred federal Income Taxes (ADFIT) on net stranded costs and other true-up items which was retroactively applied to January 1, 2004. In the first half of 2005, TCC accrued carrying costs of $42 million which were partially offset by a first quarter adjustment of $27 million based on this order. The net increase of $15 million in carrying costs is included in Other Income on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the first half of 2005 inclusive of $21 million of carrying costs accrued in the second quarter of 2005.
In an April 2005 open meeting regarding another nonaffiliated utility’s True-up Proceeding, the PUCT determined that the filed cost of debt did not establish a Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) rate or an embedded debt rate because that utility’s Unbundled Cost of Service (UCOS) case was based on a settlement that did not specifically address the debt rate. As a result, the other utility was required to use a lower rate to compute its carrying costs than its filed UCOS rate. With this precedent, TCC anticipates that it will be required to address the WACC issue. Although TCC’s UCOS case was also settled, TCC’s facts and circumstances differ from those of the nonaffiliated utility in that TCC’s settlement included a WACC rate and the UCOS order approving the settlement included sufficient other information to determine the embedded debt rate in the settlement. Management, however, is unable to determine the probable outcome of this matter when or if it is adjudicated in TCC’s True-up Proceeding. If the PUCT ultimately determines that a similar lower cost of debt should be used by TCC to calculate carrying costs on its stranded cost balance, a portion of carrying costs previously recorded would have to be reversed and would have an adverse impact on future results of operations and cash flows. Through the second quarter of 2005, such reversal would approximate $60 million, of which $9 million would apply to amounts accrued in 2005 based upon TCC’s weighted cost of debt in its 2001 excess earnings report.
Through June 30, 2005, TCC has computed carrying costs of $483 million, of which $302 million was recognized as income in 2004 and applied to years prior to 2005. Approximately $42 million was recognized as income in the first half of 2005 before the $27 million offsetting adjustment discussed above. The remaining equity component of the carrying costs of $166 million through June 30, 2005 will be recognized in income as collected.
TCC Unrefunded Excess Earnings
At December 31, 2004, TCC had approximately $10 million of unrefunded excess earnings. In the first half of 2005, TCC refunded an additional $7 million reducing its unrefunded excess earnings to $3 million. On July 15, 2005, the PUCT approved a preliminary order in the TCC true-up that ordered TCC to cease refunding excess earnings at the end of July 2005. The unrefunded balance of excess earnings, as of the end of July 2005, is estimated to be approximately $1 million and will be credited to the balance of stranded costs.
TCC True-up Proceeding
As discussed earlier, TCC made its true-up filing requesting $2.4 billion of stranded costs. Hearings are scheduled to start on September 26, 2005 and an order is projected to be issued during the fourth quarter of 2005. When the True-up Proceeding is completed, TCC intends to file to recover the PUCT-approved net stranded generation costs and other true-up amounts, plus appropriate carrying costs, through a nonbypassable competition transition charge (CTC) in the regulated T&D rates and through an additional transition charge for amounts that can be recovered through the sale of securitization bonds.
The nonaffiliated utility’s March 2005 order referred to above also provided for the present value of the cost free capital benefits of ADFIT associated with stranded generation costs to be offset against other recoverable true-up amounts when establishing the CTC. TCC estimates its present value ADFIT benefit to be $211 million based on its current net true-up regulatory asset. TCC performed a probability of recovery impairment test on its net true-up regulatory asset taking into account the treatment ordered by the PUCT in the nonaffiliated utility’s order and determined that the projected cash flows from the transition charges were more than sufficient to recover TCC’s recorded net true-up regulatory asset since the equity portion of the carrying costs will not be recorded until collected. As a result, no impairment has been recorded. Barring any future disallowances to TCC’s net recoverable true-up regulatory asset in its True-up Proceeding, TCC expects to amortize its total net true-up regulatory asset commensurate with recovery over periods to be established by the PUCT in proceedings subsequent to TCC’s True-up Proceeding.
We believe that our filed $2.4 billion request for recovery of net stranded costs and other true-up items, inclusive of carrying costs, is recoverable under the Texas Restructuring Legislation and that our $1.7 billion recorded net true-up regulatory asset, inclusive of carrying costs at June 30, 2005, is probable of recovery at this time. However, we anticipate that other parties will contend in our proceeding that material amounts of our net stranded costs and/or wholesale capacity auction true-up amounts should not be recovered. To the extent decisions of the PUCT in TCC’s True-up Proceeding differ from our interpretation and application of the Texas Restructuring Legislation and our evaluation of other true-up orders of nonaffiliated utilities, additional provisions for material disallowances and reductions of the net true-up regulatory asset, including recorded carrying costs, are possible. Such disallowances would have an adverse effect on future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
TNC True-Up Proceeding
In May 2005, the PUCT issued a favorable order, adopting the ALJ’s recommendation regarding the post- reconciliation period off-system sales margins, but did not adopt his excess earnings recommendation. The PUCT stated that excess earnings would be addressed in the CTC filing scheduled to be filed in the third quarter of 2005. Based upon the ruling regarding off-system sales margins, TNC adjusted its deferred over-recovered fuel balance during the second quarter of 2005.
In 2004, TNC appealed to the state and federal courts the PUCT’s order in its final fuel reconciliation covering the period from July 2000 through December 31, 2001 in which the PUCT disallowed approximately $30 million of fuel costs. In March 2005, the ALJ made certain recommendations regarding the deferred fuel balance resulting in an additional provision for refund of $1 million, which results in an over-recovery amount of $5 million. TNC will pursue vigorously its appeals, but cannot predict their outcome, however, the result of these appeals could affect the TNC true-up order issued by the PUCT in May 2005 discussed above.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As discussed in the Commitments and Contingencies note within our 2004 Annual Report, we continue to be involved in various legal matters. The 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to understand the other material nuclear and operational matters without significant changes since our disclosure in the 2004 Annual Report. The matters discussed in the 2004 Annual Report without significant changes in status since year-end include, but are not limited to, (1) carbon dioxide public nuisance claims, (2) nuclear matters, (3) construction and commitments, (4) potential uninsured losses, (5) shareholder lawsuits, (6) coal transportation dispute, and (7) FERC long-term contracts. See disclosure below for significant matters with changes in status subsequent to the disclosure made in our 2004 Annual Report.
Environmental
Federal EPA Complaint and Notice of Violation
The Federal EPA and a number of states have alleged APCo, CSPCo, I&M, OPCo and other nonaffiliated utilities modified certain units at coal-fired generating plants in violation of the new source review requirements of the CAA. The Federal EPA filed its complaints against our subsidiaries in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The court also consolidated a separate lawsuit, initiated by certain special interest groups, with the Federal EPA case. The alleged modifications occurred at our generating units over a 20-year period. A bench trial on the liability issues was held during July 2005. Briefing is underway and closing arguments will be heard on September 22, 2005.
Under the CAA, if a plant undertakes a major modification that directly results in an emissions increase, permitting requirements might be triggered and the plant may be required to install additional pollution control technology. This requirement does not apply to activities such as routine maintenance, replacement of degraded equipment or failed components, or other repairs needed for the reliable, safe and efficient operation of the plant. The CAA authorizes civil penalties of up to $27,500 per day per violation at each generating unit ($25,000 per day prior to January 30, 1997). In 2001, the District Court ruled claims for civil penalties based on activities that occurred more than five years before the filing date of the complaints cannot be imposed. There is no time limit on claims for injunctive relief.
In June 2004, the Federal EPA issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) in order to “perfect” its complaint in the pending litigation. The NOV expands the number of alleged “modifications” undertaken at the Amos, Cardinal, Conesville, Kammer, Muskingum River, Sporn and Tanners Creek plants during scheduled outages on these units from 1979 through the present. Approximately one-third of the allegations in the NOV are already contained in allegations made by the states or the special interest groups in the pending litigation. The Federal EPA filed a motion to amend its complaint and to expand the scope of the pending litigation. The AEP subsidiaries opposed that motion. In September 2004, the judge disallowed the addition of claims to the pending case. The judge also granted motions to dismiss a number of allegations in the original filing. Subsequently, the Federal EPA and eight Northeastern states each filed an additional complaint containing the same allegations against the Amos and Conesville plants that the judge disallowed in the pending case. The Northeastern states’ complaint has been assigned to the same judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. AEP filed an answer to the Northeastern states’ complaint in January 2005 and to the Federal EPA’s complaint in July 2005, denying the allegations and stating its defenses.
In August 2003, the District Court issued a decision following a liability trial in a case pending in the Southern District of Ohio against Ohio Edison Company, a nonaffiliated utility. The District Court held that replacements of major boiler and turbine components that are infrequently performed at a single unit, that are performed with the assistance of outside contractors, that are accounted for as capital expenditures, and that require the unit to be taken out of service for a number of months are not “routine” maintenance, repair and replacement. The District Court also held that a comparison of past actual emissions to projected future emissions must be performed prior to any nonroutine physical change in order to evaluate whether an emissions increase will occur, and that increased hours of operation that are the result of eliminating forced outages due to the repairs must be included in that calculation. Based on these holdings, the District Court ruled that all of the challenged activities in that case were not routine, and that the changes resulted in significant net increases in emissions for certain pollutants. A settlement between Ohio Edison, the Federal EPA and other parties to the litigation will avoid further litigation and result in expenditures at its plant.
Other utility enforcement actions and current regulatory activities are discussed in detail in the Commitments and Contingencies note in the 2004 Annual Report. However, since the issuance of the August 2003 decision against Ohio Edison, several other courts have considered the issues of what constitutes “routine maintenance, repair, and replacement” for utility units, and whether increased hours of operation are the measure of an emissions increase, and each court has reached a conclusion that differs markedly from the decision in the Ohio Edison case. These decisions include the District Court opinion in the Duke Energy case issued later in August 2003, the District Court opinion in Alabama Power issued on June 3, 2005, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion affirming the dismissal of all claims against Duke Energy issued on June 15, 2005. In addition, on June 10, 2005, the Administrator of the Federal EPA rejected all of the petitions for reconsideration of the October 2003 “equipment replacement provision” rule that defines “routine replacement” under the new source review program to include the same types of activities challenged in the pending enforcement actions. Management therefore believes that the Ohio Edison decision fails to properly evaluate and apply the applicable legal standards. The facts in our case also vary widely from plant to plant.
In June 2003, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted a petition by the Utility Air Regulatory Group (UARG), of which our subsidiaries are members, to reopen petitions for review of the 1980 and 1992 Clean Air Act rulemakings that are the basis for the Federal EPA claims in our case and other related cases. On June 24, 2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision affirming in part the new source review reform regulations adopted by the Federal EPA in December of 2002. The court upheld the Federal EPA’s decision to apply an actual-to-future actual emissions test, utilizing a five-year look back period to establish actual baseline emissions for utilities and a ten-year period for other sources, and excluding increased emissions unrelated to a physical change from the projected emissions, including emissions associated with demand growth. The court vacated the Federal EPA’s adoption of a broad pollution control project exclusion that includes projects that result in a significant collateral emissions increase, and the “clean unit” applicability test, and remanded certain recordkeeping requirements to the Federal EPA. The Court expressed no opinion on the conclusion reached by the Duke Energy court, and found that such issues could be better addressed in a specific factual context.
We are unable to estimate the loss or range of loss related to any contingent liability we might have for civil penalties under the CAA proceedings. We are also unable to predict the timing of resolution of these matters due to the number of alleged violations and the significant number of issues yet to be determined by the Court. If we do not prevail, we believe we can recover any capital and operating costs of additional pollution control equipment that may be required through regulated rates and market prices for electricity. If we are unable to recover such costs or if material penalties are imposed, it would adversely affect future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
SWEPCo Notice of Enforcement and Notice of Citizen Suit
On July 13, 2004, two special interest groups issued a notice of intent to commence a citizen suit under the CAA for alleged violations of various permit conditions in permits issued to SWEPCo's Welsh, Knox Lee and Pirkey plants. The allegations at the Welsh Plant concern compliance with emission limitations on particulate matter and carbon monoxide, compliance with a referenced design heat input value, and compliance with certain reporting requirements. The allegations at the Knox Lee Plant relate to the receipt of an off-specification fuel oil, and the allegations at Pirkey Plant relate to testing and reporting of volatile organic compound emissions. On March 10, 2005, a complaint was filed in Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by the two special interest groups, alleging violations of the CAA at Welsh Plant. SWEPCo filed a response to the complaint in May 2005.
On July 19, 2004, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the Welsh Plant containing a summary of findings resulting from a compliance investigation at the plant. The summary includes allegations concerning compliance with certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements, compliance with a referenced design heat input value in the Welsh permit, compliance with a fuel sulfur content limit, and compliance with emission limits for sulfur dioxide. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order to undertake certain corrective actions and assessing an administrative penalty of $228,312 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain representations regarding heat input and fuel characteristics in SWEPCo’s permit application and the violations of certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005. The enforcement order contains a recommendation that would limit the heat input on each Welsh unit to the referenced heat input contained within the permit application within 10 days of the issuance of a final TCEQ order and until a permit amendment is issued. SWEPCo had previously requested a permit alteration to remove the references to a specific heat input value for each Welsh unit.
On August 13, 2004, TCEQ issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the off-specification fuel oil deliveries at the Knox Lee Plant. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order and assessing an administrative penalty of $5,550 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain permit requirements at Knox Lee. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005.
Management is unable to predict the timing of any future action by TCEQ or the special interest groups or the effect of such actions on results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Operational
TEM Litigation
We have agreements with Juniper Capital L.P. (Juniper) under which Juniper constructed and financed a nonregulated merchant power generation facility (Facility) near Plaquemine, Louisiana and leased the Facility to us. We have subleased the Facility to the Dow Chemical Company (Dow). The Facility is a Dow-operated “qualifying cogeneration facility” for purposes of PURPA.
Dow uses a portion of the energy produced by the Facility and sells the excess energy. OPCo has agreed to purchase up to approximately 800 MW of such excess energy from Dow for a 20-year term. Because the Facility is a major steam supply for Dow, Dow is expected to operate the Facility at certain minimum levels, and OPCo is obligated to purchase the energy generated at those minimum operating levels (expected to be approximately 220 MW through May 31, 2006 and 270 MW thereafter). OPCo sells the purchased energy at market prices in the Entergy sub-region of the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council market.
OPCo has also agreed to sell up to approximately 800 MW of energy to SUEZ Energy Marketing NA, Inc. (formerly known as Tractebel Energy Marketing, Inc.) (TEM) for a period of 20 years under a Power Purchase and Sale Agreement dated November 15, 2000, (PPA), at a price that is currently in excess of market. Beginning May 1, 2003, OPCo tendered replacement capacity, energy and ancillary services to TEM pursuant to the PPA that TEM rejected as nonconforming. Commercial operation for purposes of the PPA began April 2, 2004.
In September 2003, TEM and AEP separately filed declaratory judgment actions in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. We allege that TEM has breached the PPA, and we are seeking a determination of our rights under the PPA. TEM alleges that the PPA never became enforceable, or alternatively, that the PPA has already been terminated as the result of AEP’s breaches. If the PPA is deemed terminated or found to be unenforceable by the court, we could be adversely affected to the extent we are unable to find other purchasers of the power with similar contractual terms and to the extent we do not fully recover claimed termination value damages from TEM. The corporate parent of TEM (SUEZ-TRACTEBEL S.A.) has provided a limited guaranty.
In November 2003, the above litigation was suspended pending final resolution in arbitration of all issues pertaining to the protocols relating to the dispatching, operation, and maintenance of the Facility and the sale and delivery of electric power products. In the arbitration proceedings, TEM argued that in the absence of mutually agreed upon protocols there were no commercially reasonable means to obtain or deliver the electric power products and therefore the PPA is not enforceable. TEM further argued that the creation of the protocols is not subject to arbitration. The arbitrator ruled in favor of TEM on February 11, 2004 and concluded that the “creation of protocols” was not subject to arbitration, but did not rule upon the merits of TEM’s claim that the PPA is not enforceable. On January 21, 2005, the District Court granted AEP partial summary judgment on this issue, holding that the absence of operating protocols does not prevent enforcement of the PPA.
On March 26, 2004, OPCo requested that TEM provide assurances of performance of its future obligations under the PPA, but TEM refused to do so. As indicated above, OPCo also gave notice to TEM and declared April 2, 2004 as the “Commercial Operations Date.” Despite OPCo’s prior tenders of replacement electric power products to TEM beginning May 1, 2003 and despite OPCo’s tender of electric power products from the Facility to TEM beginning April 2, 2004, TEM refused to accept and pay for these electric power products under the terms of the PPA. On April 5, 2004, OPCo gave notice to TEM that OPCo, (i) was suspending performance of its obligations under the PPA, (ii) would be seeking a declaration from the New York federal court that the PPA has been terminated and (iii) would be pursuing against TEM, and SUEZ-TRACTEBEL S.A. under the guaranty, damages and the full termination payment value of the PPA.
A bench trial was conducted in March and April 2005 and a decision is pending.
Merger Litigation
In 2002, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the SEC did not adequately explain that the June 15, 2000 merger of AEP with CSW meets the requirements of the PUHCA and sent the case back to the SEC for further review. Specifically, the court told the SEC to revisit the basis for its conclusion that the merger met PUHCA requirements that utilities be “physically interconnected” and confined to a “single area or region.” In January 2005, a hearing was held before an ALJ.
On May 3, 2005, the ALJ issued an Initial Decision concluding that the AEP System is “physically interconnected” but is not confined to a “single area or region.” Therefore, the ALJ concluded that the combined AEP/CSW system does not constitute a single integrated public utility system under PUHCA. Management believes that the merger meets the requirements of PUHCA and has filed a petition for review of this Initial Decision, which the SEC has granted. The SEC is reviewing the Initial Decision.
Enron Bankruptcy
In 2002, certain of our subsidiaries filed claims against Enron and its subsidiaries in the Enron bankruptcy proceeding pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. At the date of Enron’s bankruptcy, certain of our subsidiaries had open trading contracts and trading accounts receivables and payables with Enron. In addition, on June 1, 2001, we purchased HPL from Enron. Various HPL-related contingencies and indemnities from Enron remained unsettled at the date of Enron’s bankruptcy.
Enron Bankruptcy - Right to use of cushion gas agreements - In connection with the 2001 acquisition of HPL, we entered into an agreement with BAM Lease Company, which grants HPL the exclusive right to use approximately 65 billion cubic feet (BCF) of cushion gas required for the normal operation of the Bammel gas storage facility. At the time of our acquisition of HPL, Bank of America (BOA) and certain other banks (the BOA Syndicate) and Enron entered into an agreement granting HPL the exclusive use of 65 BCF of cushion gas. Also at the time of our acquisition, Enron and the BOA Syndicate also released HPL from all prior and future liabilities and obligations in connection with the financing arrangement.
After the Enron bankruptcy, HPL was informed by the BOA Syndicate of a purported default by Enron under the terms of the financing arrangement. In July 2002, the BOA Syndicate filed a lawsuit against HPL in state court of Texas seeking a declaratory judgment that the BOA Syndicate has a valid and enforceable security interest in gas purportedly in the Bammel storage reservoir. In December 2003, the Texas state court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the BOA Syndicate. HPL appealed this decision. In June 2004, BOA filed an amended petition in a separate lawsuit in Texas state court seeking to obtain possession of up to 55 BCF of storage gas in the Bammel storage facility or its fair value. Following an adverse decision on its motion to obtain possession of this gas, BOA voluntarily dismissed this action. In October 2004, BOA refiled this action. HPL filed a motion to have the case assigned to the judge who heard the case originally and that motion was granted. HPL intends to defend vigorously against BOA’s claims.
In October 2003, AEP filed a lawsuit against BOA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. BOA led a lending syndicate involving the 1997 gas monetization that Enron and its subsidiaries undertook and the leasing of the Bammel underground gas storage reservoir to HPL. The lawsuit asserts that BOA made misrepresentations and engaged in fraud to induce and promote the stock sale of HPL, that BOA directly benefited from the sale of HPL and that AEP undertook the stock purchase and entered into the Bammel storage facility lease arrangement with Enron and the cushion gas arrangement with Enron and BOA based on misrepresentations that BOA made about Enron’s financial condition that BOA knew or should have known were false including that the 1997 gas monetization did not contravene or constitute a default of any federal, state, or local statute, rule, regulation, code or any law. In February 2004, BOA filed a motion to dismiss this Texas federal lawsuit. In September 2004, the Magistrate Judge issued a Recommended Decision and Order recommending that BOA’s Motion to Dismiss be denied, that the five counts in the lawsuit seeking declaratory judgments involving the Bammel reservoir and the right to use and cushion gas consent agreements be transferred to the Southern District of New York and that the four counts alleging breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation proceed in the Southern District of Texas. BOA objected to the Magistrate Judge’s decision. On April 6, 2005, the Judge entered an order overruling BOA’s objections, denying BOA’s Motion to Dismiss and severing and transferring the declaratory judgment claims to the Southern District of New York.
In February 2004, in connection with BOA’s dispute, Enron filed Notices of Rejection regarding the cushion gas exclusive right to use agreement and other incidental agreements. We have objected to Enron’s attempted rejection of these agreements and have filed an adversary proceeding contesting Enron’s right to reject these agreements.
In January 2005, we sold a 98% limited partner interest in HPL. We have indemnified the buyer of the 98% interest in HPL against any damages resulting from the BOA litigation up to the purchase price. The determination of the gain on sale and the recognition of the gain is dependent on the ultimate resolution of the BOA dispute and the costs, if any, associated with the resolution of this matter.
Enron Bankruptcy - Commodity trading settlement disputes - In September 2003, Enron filed a complaint in the Bankruptcy Court against AEPES challenging AEP’s offsetting of receivables and payables and related collateral across various Enron entities and seeking payment of approximately $125 million plus interest in connection with gas-related trading transactions. We asserted our right to offset trading payables owed to various Enron entities against trading receivables due to several of our subsidiaries. The parties are currently in nonbinding, court-sponsored mediation.
In December 2003, Enron filed a complaint in the Bankruptcy Court against AEPSC seeking approximately $93 million plus interest in connection with a transaction for the sale and purchase of physical power among Enron, AEP and Allegheny Energy Supply, LLC during November 2001. Enron’s claim seeks to unwind the effects of the transaction. AEP believes it has several defenses to the claims in the action being brought by Enron. The parties are currently in nonbinding, court-sponsored mediation.
Enron Bankruptcy - Summary - The amount expensed in prior years in connection with the Enron bankruptcy was based on an analysis of contracts where AEP and Enron entities are counterparties, the offsetting of receivables and payables, the application of deposits from Enron entities and management’s analysis of the HPL-related purchase contingencies and indemnifications. As noted above, Enron has challenged our offsetting of receivables and payables and there is a dispute regarding the cushion gas agreement. Although management is unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, it is possible that their resolution could have an adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Natural Gas Markets Lawsuits
In November 2002, the Lieutenant Governor of California filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County California Superior Court against forty energy companies, including AEP, and two publishing companies alleging violations of California law through alleged fraudulent reporting of false natural gas price and volume information with an intent to affect the market price of natural gas and electricity. AEP has been dismissed from the case. The plaintiff had stated an intention to amend the complaint to add an AEP subsidiary as a defendant. The plaintiff amended the complaint but did not name any AEP company as a defendant. Since then, a number of cases have been filed in state and federal courts in several states making essentially the same allegations under federal or state laws against the same companies. In some of these cases, AEP (or a subsidiary) is among the companies named as defendants. These cases are at various pre-trial stages. Several of these cases had been transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada but were subsequently remanded to California state court. In April 2005, the judge in Nevada dismissed one of the remaining cases in which AEP was a defendant on the basis of the filed rate doctrine. We will continue to defend vigorously each case where an AEP company is a defendant.
Cornerstone Lawsuit
In the third quarter of 2003, Cornerstone Propane Partners filed an action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against forty companies, including AEP and AEPES, seeking class certification and alleging unspecified damages from claimed price manipulation of natural gas futures and options on the NYMEX from January 2000 through December 2002. Thereafter, two similar actions were filed in the same court against a number of companies including AEP and AEPES making essentially the same claims as Cornerstone Propane Partners and also seeking class certification. In December 2003, the Court issued its initial Pretrial Order consolidating all related cases, appointing co-lead counsel and providing for the filing of an amended consolidated complaint. In January 2004, plaintiffs filed an amended consolidated complaint. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which the Court denied in September 2004. Plaintiffs have filed a Motion for Class Certification. The defendants, including AEP and AEPES, filed their opposition to class certification in April 2005. Briefing on the issue of class certification was completed in May 2005. Discovery is continuing in the case with a closing date of December 31, 2005. Summary judgment motions are due in January 2006. We intend to continue to defend vigorously against these claims.
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP Lawsuit
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP (TCE), a Texas REP, filed a lawsuit in federal District Court in Corpus Christi, Texas, in July 2003, against us and four of our subsidiaries, certain nonaffiliated energy companies and ERCOT. The action alleges violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, civil conspiracy and negligence. The allegations, not all of which are made against the AEP companies, range from anticompetitive bidding to withholding power. TCE alleges that these activities resulted in price spikes requiring TCE to post additional collateral and ultimately forced it into bankruptcy when it was unable to raise prices to its customers due to their fixed price contracts. The suit alleges over $500 million in damages for all defendants and seeks recovery of damages, exemplary damages and court costs. Two additional parties, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation, sought leave to intervene as plaintiffs asserting similar claims. In June 2004, the Court dismissed all claims against the AEP companies. TCE has appealed the trial court’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Fifth Circuit issued its decision in June 2005 and affirmed the lower court’s decision. In March 2005, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation filed in U.S. District Court alleging similar violations as those alleged in the TCE lawsuit. In April 2005, the defendants filed a Motion to Stay this case, pending the outcome of the appeal in the TCE case.
Bank of Montreal Claim
In March 2003, Bank of Montreal (BOM) terminated all natural gas trading deals with us and claimed that we owed approximately $34 million. In April 2003, we filed a lawsuit in federal District Court in Columbus, Ohio against BOM claiming BOM had acted contrary to the appropriate trading contract and industry practice in terminating the contract and calculating termination and liquidation amounts and that BOM had acknowledged just prior to the termination and liquidation that it owed us approximately $68 million. We are claiming that BOM owes us at least $41 million related to previously recorded receivables on which we hold approximately $20 million of credit collateral. Discovery has ended and both parties filed motions for summary judgment on July 1, 2005. Although management is unable to predict the outcome of this matter, it is not expected to have a material impact on results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
6. GUARANTEES
There are certain immaterial liabilities recorded for guarantees in accordance with FIN 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others.” There is no collateral held in relation to any guarantees in excess of our ownership percentages. In the event any guarantee is drawn, there is no recourse to third parties unless specified below.
LETTERS OF CREDIT
We have entered into standby letters of credit (LOC) with third parties. These LOCs generally cover items such as gas and electricity risk management contracts, construction contracts, insurance programs, security deposits, debt service reserves and credit enhancements for issued bonds. We issued all of these LOCs in our ordinary course of business. At June 30, 2005, the maximum future payments for all the LOCs were approximately $227 million with maturities ranging from July 2005 to April 2007. As the parent of the various subsidiaries that have issued these LOCs, we hold all assets of the subsidiaries as collateral. There is no recourse to third parties in the event these LOCs are drawn.
GUARANTEES OF THIRD-PARTY OBLIGATIONS
SWEPCo
In connection with reducing the cost of the lignite mining contract for its Henry W. Pirkey Power Plant, SWEPCo has agreed, under certain conditions, to assume the capital lease obligations and term loan payments of the mining contractor, Sabine Mining Company (Sabine). In the event Sabine defaults under any of these agreements, SWEPCo’s total future maximum payment exposure is approximately $50 million with maturity dates ranging from February 2007 to February 2012.
As part of the process to receive a renewal of a Texas Railroad Commission permit for lignite mining, SWEPCo has agreed to provide guarantees of mine reclamation in the amount of approximately $85 million. Since SWEPCo uses self-bonding, the guarantee provides for SWEPCo to commit to use its resources to complete the reclamation in the event the work is not completed by a third party miner. At June 30, 2005, the cost to reclaim the mine in 2035 is estimated to be approximately $39 million. This guarantee ends upon depletion of reserves estimated at 2035 plus 6 years to complete reclamation.
INDEMNIFICATIONS AND OTHER GUARANTEES
Contracts
We entered into several types of contracts which require indemnifications. Typically these contracts include, but are not limited to, sale agreements, lease agreements, purchase agreements and financing agreements. Generally, these agreements may include, but are not limited to, indemnifications around certain tax, contractual and environmental matters. With respect to sale agreements, our exposure generally does not exceed the sale price. We cannot estimate the maximum potential exposure for any of these indemnifications executed prior to December 31, 2002 due to the uncertainty of future events. In 2004 and the first six months of 2005, we entered into several sale agreements. The status of certain sales agreements is discussed in Note 7. These sale agreements include indemnifications with a maximum exposure related to the collective purchase price, which is approximately $2.2 billion. There are no material liabilities recorded for any indemnifications.
Master Operating Lease
We lease certain equipment under a master operating lease. Under the lease agreement, the lessor is guaranteed to receive up to 87% of the unamortized balance of the equipment at the end of the lease term. If the fair market value of the leased equipment is below the unamortized balance at the end of the lease term, we have committed to pay the difference between the fair market value and the unamortized balance, with the total guarantee not to exceed 87% of the unamortized balance. At June 30, 2005, the maximum potential loss for this lease agreement was approximately $45 million ($29 million, net of tax) assuming the fair market value of the equipment is zero at the end of the lease term.
Railcar Lease
In June 2003, we entered into an agreement with an unrelated, unconsolidated leasing company to lease 875 coal-transporting aluminum railcars. The lease has an initial term of five years and may be renewed for up to three additional five-year terms for a maximum of twenty years. We intend to renew the lease for the full twenty years.
At the end of each lease term, we may (a) renew for another five-year term, not to exceed a total of twenty years, (b) purchase the railcars for the purchase price amount specified in the lease, projected at the lease inception to be the then fair market value, or (c) return the railcars and arrange a third party sale (return-and-sale option). The lease is accounted for as an operating lease. This operating lease agreement allows us to avoid a large initial capital expenditure and to spread our railcar costs evenly over the expected twenty-year usage.
Under the lease agreement, the lessor is guaranteed that the sale proceeds under the return-and-sale option discussed above will equal at least a lessee obligation amount specified in the lease, which declines over the term from approximately 86% to 77% of the projected fair market value of the equipment. At June 30, 2005, the maximum potential loss was approximately $31 million ($20 million, net of tax) assuming the fair market value of the equipment is zero at the end of the current lease term. The railcars are subleased for one year terms to a nonaffiliated company under an operating lease. The sublessee may renew the lease for up to three additional one-year terms. AEP has other railcar lease arrangements that do not utilize this type of structure.
7. ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSITIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
ACQUISITIONS
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Waterford Energy LLC (Utility Operations segment)
In May 2005, CSPCo signed a purchase and sale agreement with PSEG Waterford Energy LLC for the purchase of an 821 MW plant in Waterford, Ohio for $220 million. This transaction is contingent on the receipt of required regulatory approval from PUCO and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2005.
Monongahela Power Company (Utility Operations Segment)
In June 2005, the PUCO ordered CSPCo to explore the purchase of the Ohio service territory of Monongahela Power, which includes approximately 29,000 customers. On August 2, 2005, we agreed to terms of a transaction, which includes the transfer of Monongahela Power’s Ohio customer base and the assets that serve those customers to CSPCo for an estimated sales price of approximately $55 million. The sale price will be adjusted based on book values of the acquired assets and liabilities at the closing date. We anticipate the purchase, subject to regulatory approval, to close late in the fourth quarter of 2005.
DISPOSITIONS COMPLETED AND ANTICIPATED BEING COMPLETED DURING 2005
Houston Pipe Line Company (HPL) (Investments - Gas Operations segment)
In January 2005, we sold a 98% controlling interest in HPL, 30 BCF of working gas and working capital for approximately $1 billion, subject to a working capital and inventory true-up adjustment. We retained a 2% ownership interest in HPL and provide certain transitional administrative services to the buyer. Although the assets have been legally transferred, it is not possible to determine all costs associated with the transfer until the BOA litigation is resolved. Accordingly, we have deferred the excess of the sales price over the carrying cost of the net assets transferred as a deferred gain of $376 million as of June 30, 2005, which is reflected in Deferred Credits and Other on our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and is subject to further purchase price true-up adjustments as defined in the contract. We provided an indemnity in an amount up to the purchase price to the purchaser for damages, if any, arising from litigation with BOA and a resulting inability to use the cushion gas (see “Enron Bankruptcy - Right to use of cushion gas agreements” section of Note 5). The HPL operations do not meet the criteria to be shown as discontinued operations due to continuing involvement associated with various contractual obligations. Significant continuing involvement includes cash flows from long-term gas contracts with the buyer through 2008, the cushion gas arrangement and our 2% ownership interest.
We also have a put option expiring in 2006, which allows us to sell our remaining 2% interest to the buyer for approximately $16 million.
Pacific Hydro Limited (Investments - Other segment)
In March 2005, we signed an agreement with Acciona, S.A. for the sale of our equity investment in Pacific Hydro Limited for approximately $88 million. The sale was contingent on Acciona obtaining a controlling interest in Pacific Hydro Limited. The sale was consummated on July 19, 2005 and we will recognize an estimated pretax gain of approximately $50 million.
Texas REPs (Utility Operations segment)
In December 2002, we sold two of our Texas REPs to Centrica, a UK-based provider of retail energy. The sales price was $146 million plus certain other payments including an earnings-sharing mechanism (ESM) for AEP and Centrica to share in the earnings of the sold business for the years 2003 through 2006. The method of calculating the annual earnings-sharing amount was included in the Purchase and Sales Agreement.
In March 2005, AEP and Centrica entered into a series of agreements resulting in the resolution of open issues related to the sale and the disputed ESM payments for 2003 and 2004. Also in March 2005, we received payments of $45 million and $70 million related to the ESM payments for 2003 and 2004, respectively, resulting in a pretax gain of $112 million in the first quarter of 2005, which is reflected in Other Income on our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The ESM payments for 2005 and 2006 are contingent on Centrica’s future operating results and are capped at $70 million and $20 million, respectively. Any shortfall below the potential $70 million for 2005 will be added to the 2006 cap.
Texas Plants - Oklaunion Power Station (Utility Operations segment)
In January 2004, we signed an agreement to sell TCC’s 7.81% share of Oklaunion Power Station for approximately $43 million (subject to closing adjustments) to an unrelated party. By May 2004, we received notice from the two nonaffiliated co-owners of the Oklaunion Power Station, announcing their decision to exercise their right of first refusal with terms similar to the original agreement. In June 2004 and September 2004, we entered into sales agreements with both of our nonaffiliated co-owners for the sale of TCC’s 7.81% ownership of the Oklaunion Power Station. These agreements are currently being challenged in Dallas County, Texas State District Court by the unrelated party with which we entered into the original sales agreement. The unrelated party alleges that one co-owner has exceeded its legal authority and that the second co-owner did not exercise its right of first refusal in a timely manner. The unrelated party has requested that the court declare the co-owners’ exercise of their rights of first refusal void. We cannot predict when these issues will be resolved. We do not expect the sale to have a significant effect on our future results of operations. TCC’s assets and liabilities related to the Oklaunion Power Station have been classified as Assets Held for Sale and Liabilities Held for Sale, respectively, in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004. The plant does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria because it does not have cash flows that can be clearly distinguished operationally. The plant also does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria for financial reporting purposes because it does not operate individually, but rather as a part of AEP’s Power Pool which includes all of the generation facilities owned by our Registrant Subsidiaries.
Texas Plants - South Texas Project (Utility Operations segment)
In February 2004, we signed an agreement to sell TCC’s 25.2% share of the STP nuclear plant to an unrelated party for approximately $333 million, subject to closing adjustments. In June 2004, we received notice from co-owners of their decisions to exercise their rights of first refusal with terms similar to the original agreement. In September 2004, we entered into sales agreements with two of our nonaffiliated co-owners for the sale of TCC’s 25.2% share of the STP nuclear plant. The sale was completed for approximately $314 million and the assumption of liabilities of $22 million in May 2005 and did not have a significant effect on our results of operations. The plant does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria because it does not have cash flows that can be clearly distinguished operationally. The plant also does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria for financial reporting purposes because it does not operate individually, but rather as a part of AEP’s Power Pool which includes all of the generation facilities owned by our Registrant Subsidiaries.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Certain of our operations were determined to be discontinued operations and have been classified as such for all periods presented. Results of operations of these businesses have been reclassified for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 as shown in the following tables:
For the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:
| | SEEBOARD (a) | | U.K. Operations (b) | | Total | |
| | (in millions) | |
2005 Revenue | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
2005 Pretax Income (Loss) | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
2005 Income (Loss) After tax | | | 3 | | | - | | | 3 | |
| | Pushan Power Plant | | LIG (c) | | U.K. Operations | | Total | |
| | (in millions) | |
2004 Revenue | | $ | - | | $ | 4 | | $ | 34 | | $ | 38 | |
2004 Pretax Income (Loss) | | | - | | | 2 | | | (80 | ) | | (78 | ) |
2004 Income (Loss) After tax | | | (1 | ) | | 2 | | | (52 | ) | | (51 | ) |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:
| | SEEBOARD (a) | | U.K. Operations (b) | | Total | |
| | (in millions) | |
2005 Revenue | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
2005 Pretax Income (Loss) | | | - | | | (8 | ) | | (8 | ) |
2005 Income (Loss) After tax | | | 9 | | | (5 | ) | | 4 | |
| | Pushan Power Plant | | LIG (c) | | U.K. Operations | | Total | |
| | (in millions) | |
2004 Revenue | | $ | 10 | | $ | 164 | | $ | 75 | | $ | 249 | |
2004 Pretax Income (Loss) | | | 9 | | | 1 | | | (99 | ) | | (89 | ) |
2004 Income (Loss) After tax | | | 5 | | | 1 | | | (64 | ) | | (58 | ) |
(a) Includes a tax adjustment related to the sale of SEEBOARD.
(b) Relates primarily to purchase price true-up adjustments.
(c) Includes LIG Pipeline Company and subsidiaries and Jefferson Island Storage & Hub LLC.
For the six months ended June 30, 2004, the net increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations was $2 million, primarily from the cash flows from operating activities of the discontinued operations.
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
The assets and liabilities of the entities that were classified as held for sale at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are as follows:
| | Texas Plants | |
| | June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
Assets: | | (in millions) | |
Other Current Assets | | $ | 2 | | $ | 24 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | | | 44 | | | 413 | |
Regulatory Assets | | | - | | | 48 | |
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund | | | - | | | 143 | |
Total Assets Held for Sale | | $ | 46 | | $ | 628 | |
| | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Liabilities | | $ | 1 | | $ | 1 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | - | | | 249 | |
Total Liabilities Held for Sale | | $ | 1 | | $ | 250 | |
8. BENEFIT PLANS
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
The following table provides the components of our net periodic benefit cost for the following plans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004: | | Pension Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Service Cost | | $ | 23 | | $ | 21 | | $ | 10 | | $ | 10 | |
Interest Cost | | | 56 | | | 56 | | | 26 | | | 29 | |
Expected (Return) on Plan Assets | | | (78 | ) | | (72 | ) | | (22 | ) | | (20 | ) |
Amortization of Transition Obligation | | | - | | | 1 | | | 7 | | | 7 | |
Amortization of Net Actuarial Loss | | | 14 | | | 4 | | | 7 | | | 9 | |
Net Periodic Benefit Cost | | $ | 15 | | $ | 10 | | $ | 28 | | $ | 35 | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004: | | Pension Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Service Cost | | $ | 46 | | $ | 43 | | $ | 21 | | $ | 20 | |
Interest Cost | | | 112 | | | 112 | | | 53 | | | 58 | |
Expected (Return) on Plan Assets | | | (155 | ) | | (144 | ) | | (45 | ) | | (40 | ) |
Amortization of Transition Obligation | | | - | | | 1 | | | 14 | | | 14 | |
Amortization of Net Actuarial Loss | | | 27 | | | 8 | | | 14 | | | 18 | |
Net Periodic Benefit Cost | | $ | 30 | | $ | 20 | | $ | 57 | | $ | 70 | |
9. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
As outlined in our 2004 Annual Report, our business strategy and the core of our business are to focus on domestic electric utility operations. Our previous decision that we no longer sought business interests outside of the footprint of our domestic core utility assets led us to embark on a divestiture of such noncore assets. Major asset divestitures included the sale in 2004 of two generating plants in the U.K., LIG and Jefferson Island Storage & Hub, and the sale in January 2005 of a 98% interest in the HPL assets. Consequently, the significance of our three Investments segments is declining.
Our segments and their related business activities are as follows:
Utility Operations
· | Domestic generation of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. |
· | Domestic electricity transmission and distribution. |
Investments - Gas Operations
· | Gas pipeline and storage services. |
· | Gas marketing and risk management activities. |
| |
| Operations of Louisiana Intrastate Gas, including Jefferson Island Storage, were classified as Discontinued Operations during 2003 and were sold during the third and fourth quarters of 2004, respectively. We sold our 98% interest in HPL during the first quarter of 2005. |
Investments - UK Operations
· | International generation of electricity for sale to wholesale customers. |
· | Coal procurement and transportation to our plants. |
| |
| UK Operations were classified as Discontinued Operations during 2003 and were sold during the third quarter of 2004. |
Investments - Other
· | Bulk commodity barging operations, wind farms, independent power producers and other energy supply related businesses. |
| |
| Four independent power producers were sold during the third and fourth quarters of 2004. |
With the sale of a 98% controlling interest in HPL during January 2005, we have substantially completed planned disposals of all significant noncore assets. Accordingly, effective with the quarter ended March 31, 2005, certain subsidiaries representing shared service functions and costs were reclassified to Utility Operations and Investments - Other from either Investments - Other or All Other. Such reclassifications were deemed necessary given the remaining compositions of the individual segments and the nature of the shared service functions and costs.
The tables below present segment income statement information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 and balance sheet information as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004. These amounts include certain estimates and allocations where necessary. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
| | | | Investments | | | | | | | |
Three Months Ended | | Utility Operations | | Gas Operations | | UK Operations | | Other | | All Other (a) | | Reconciling Adjustments (b) | | Consolidated | |
June 30, 2005 | | (in millions) | |
Revenues from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
External Customers | | $ | 2,649 | | $ | 19 | | $ | - | | $ | 105 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 2,773 | |
Other Operating Segments | | | 19 | | | (17 | ) | | - | | | 3 | | | - | | | (5 | ) | | - | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 2,668 | | $ | 2 | | $ | - | | $ | 108 | | $ | - | | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 2,773 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) Before Discontinued Operations | | $ | 247 | | $ | (2 | ) | $ | - | | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (26 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 218 | |
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3 | | | - | | | - | | | 3 | |
Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 247 | | $ | (2 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 2 | | $ | (26 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 221 | |
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As of June 30, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment | | $ | 36,736 | | $ | 2 | | $ | - | | $ | 834 | | $ | 3 | | $ | - | | $ | 37,575 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 14,580 | | | 1 | | | - | | | 100 | | | 1 | | | - | | | 14,682 | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment - Net | | $ | 22,156 | | $ | 1 | | $ | - | | $ | 734 | | $ | 2 | | $ | - | | $ | 22,893 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 31,965 | | $ | 1,028 | | $ | 574 | (c) | $ | 421 | | $ | 9,269 | | $ | (9,318 | ) | $ | 33,939 | |
Assets Held for Sale | | | 46 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 46 | |
(a) | All Other includes interest, litigation and other miscellaneous parent company expenses. |
(b) | Reconciling Adjustments for Total Assets primarily include the elimination of intercompany advances to affiliates and intercompany accounts receivable along with the elimination of AEP’s investments in subsidiary companies. |
(c) | Total Assets of $574 million for the Investments-UK Operations segment include $553 million in affiliated accounts receivable related to federal income taxes that are eliminated in consolidation. The majority of the remaining $21 million in assets represents cash equivalents along with value-added tax receivables. |
| | | | Investments | | | | | | | |
Three Months Ended | | Utility Operations | | Gas Operations | | UK Operations | | Other | | All Other (a) | | Reconciling Adjustments (b) | | Consolidated | |
June 30, 2004 | | (in millions) | |
Revenues from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
External Customers | | $ | 2,508 | | $ | 779 | | $ | - | | $ | 124 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 3,411 | |
Other Operating Segments | | | 37 | | | 15 | | | - | | | 7 | | | (2 | ) | | (57 | ) | | - | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 2,545 | | $ | 794 | | $ | - | | $ | 131 | | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (57 | ) | $ | 3,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) Before Discontinued Operations | | $ | 184 | | $ | (4 | ) | $ | - | | $ | (4 | ) | $ | (25 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 151 | |
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | | | - | | | 2 | | | (52 | ) | | (1 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (51 | ) |
Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 184 | | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (52 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | $ | (25 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 100 | |
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As of December 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment | | $ | 36,006 | | $ | 445 | | $ | - | | $ | 832 | | $ | 3 | | $ | - | | $ | 37,286 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 14,355 | | | 43 | | | - | | | 86 | | | 1 | | | - | | | 14,485 | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment - Net | | $ | 21,651 | | $ | 402 | | $ | - | | $ | 746 | | $ | 2 | | $ | - | | $ | 22,801 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 32,175 | | $ | 1,789 | | $ | 221 | (c) | $ | 2,071 | | $ | 8,093 | | $ | (9,686 | ) | $ | 34,663 | |
Assets Held for Sale | | | 628 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 628 | |
(a) | All Other includes interest, litigation and other miscellaneous parent company expenses. |
(b) | Reconciling Adjustments for Total Assets primarily include the elimination of intercompany advances to affiliates and intercompany accounts receivable along with the elimination of AEP’s investments in subsidiary companies. |
(c) | Total Assets of $221 million for the Investments-UK Operations segment include $124 million in affiliated accounts receivable that are eliminated in consolidation. The majority of the remaining $97 million in assets represents cash equivalents and third party receivables. |
| | | | Investments | | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended | | Utility Operations | | Gas Operations | | UK Operations | | Other | | All Other (a) | | Reconciling Adjustments (b) | | Consolidated | |
June 30, 2005 | | (in millions) | |
Revenues from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
External Customers | | $ | 5,186 | | $ | 376 | | $ | - | | $ | 194 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 5,756 | |
Other Operating Segments | | | 96 | | | (90 | ) | | - | | | 6 | | | 1 | | | (13 | ) | | - | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 5,282 | | $ | 286 | | $ | - | | $ | 200 | | $ | 1 | | $ | (13 | ) | $ | 5,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) Before Discontinued Operations | | $ | 600 | | $ | 8 | | $ | - | | $ | 4 | | $ | (40 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 572 | |
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | | | - | | | - | | | (5 | ) | | 9 | | | - | | | - | | | 4 | |
Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 600 | | $ | 8 | | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 13 | | $ | (40 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 576 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of June 30, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment | | $ | 36,736 | | $ | 2 | | $ | - | | $ | 834 | | $ | 3 | | $ | - | | $ | 37,575 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 14,580 | | | 1 | | �� | - | | | 100 | | | 1 | | | - | | | 14,682 | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment - Net | | $ | 22,156 | | $ | 1 | | $ | - | | $ | 734 | | $ | 2 | | $ | - | | $ | 22,893 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 31,965 | | $ | 1,028 | | $ | 574 | (c) | $ | 421 | | $ | 9,269 | | $ | (9,318 | ) | $ | 33,939 | |
Assets Held for Sale | | | 46 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 46 | |
(a) | All Other includes interest, litigation and other miscellaneous parent company expenses. |
(b) | Reconciling Adjustments for Total Assets primarily include the elimination of intercompany advances to affiliates and intercompany accounts receivable along with the elimination of AEP’s investments in subsidiary companies. |
(c) | Total Assets of $574 million for the Investments-UK Operations segment include $553 million in affiliated accounts receivable related to federal income taxes that are eliminated in consolidation. The majority of the remaining $21 million in assets represents cash equivalents and third party receivables. |
| | | | Investments | | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended | | Utility Operations | | Gas Operations | | UK Operations | | Other | | All Other (a) | | Reconciling Adjustments (b) | | Consolidated | |
June 30, 2004 | | (in millions) | |
Revenues from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
External Customers | | $ | 5,089 | | $ | 1,431 | | $ | - | | $ | 255 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 6,775 | |
Other Operating Segments | | | 58 | | | 39 | | | - | | | 27 | | | 4 | | | (128 | ) | | - | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 5,147 | | $ | 1,470 | | $ | - | | $ | 282 | | $ | 4 | | $ | (128 | ) | $ | 6,775 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) Before Discontinued Operations | | $ | 488 | | $ | (14 | ) | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (34 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 440 | |
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | | | - | | | 1 | | | (64 | ) | | 5 | | | - | | | - | | | (58 | ) |
Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 488 | | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (64 | ) | $ | 5 | | $ | (34 | ) | $ | - | | $ | 382 | |
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As of December 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment | | $ | 36,006 | | $ | 445 | | $ | - | | $ | 832 | | $ | 3 | | $ | - | | $ | 37,286 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 14,355 | | | 43 | | | - | | | 86 | | | 1 | | | - | | | 14,485 | |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment - Net | | $ | 21,651 | | $ | 402 | | $ | - | | $ | 746 | | $ | 2 | | $ | - | | $ | 22,801 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 32,175 | | $ | 1,789 | | $ | 221 | (c) | $ | 2,071 | | $ | 8,093 | | $ | (9,686 | ) | $ | 34,663 | |
Assets Held for Sale | | | 628 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 628 | |
(a) | All Other includes interest, litigation and other miscellaneous parent company expenses. |
(b) | Reconciling Adjustments for Total Assets primarily include the elimination of intercompany advances to affiliates and intercompany accounts receivable along with the elimination of AEP’s investments in subsidiary companies. |
(c) | Total Assets of $221 million for the Investments-UK Operations segment include $124 million in affiliated accounts receivable that are eliminated in consolidation. The majority of the remaining $97 million in assets represents cash equivalents and third party receivables. |
10.INCOME TAXES
On June 30, 2005, the Governor of Ohio signed Ohio House Bill 66 into law enacting sweeping tax changes impacting all companies doing business in Ohio. Most of the significant tax changes will be phased in over a five-year period, while some of the less significant changes became fully effective July 1, 2005. Changes to the Ohio franchise tax, nonutility property taxes, and the new commercial activity tax are subject to phase-in. The Ohio franchise tax will fully phase-out over a five-year period beginning with a 20% reduction in state franchise tax for taxable income accrued during 2005. In the second quarter of 2005, we reversed deferred state income tax liabilities of $61 million that are not expected to reverse during the phase-out. We recorded $4 million as a reduction to Income Taxes and, for the Ohio companies, established a regulatory liability for $57 million pending ratemaking treatment in Ohio.
The new legislation also imposes a new commercial activity tax at a fully phased-in rate of 0.26% on all Ohio gross receipts. The new tax will be phased-in over a five-year period beginning July 1, 2005 at 23% of the full 0.26% rate. The increase in Taxes Other than Income Taxes for 2005 is expected to be $2 million.
Other tax reforms effective July 1, 2005 include a reduction of the sales and use tax from 6.0 % to 5.5%, the phase-out of tangible personal property taxes for our nonutility businesses, the elimination of the 10% rollback in real estate taxes and the increase in the premiums tax on insurance policies; all of which will not have a material impact on future results of operations and cash flows.
11.FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Long-term debt and other securities issued, retired and principal payments made during the first six months of 2005 are shown in the tables below.
Company | | Type of Debt | | Principal Amount | | Interest Rate | | Due Date | |
| | | | (in millions) | | | | | |
Issuances: | | | | | | | | | |
AEP | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | $ | 345 | | 4.709% | | 2007 | |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 200 | | 4.95% | | 2015 | |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 150 | | 4.40% | | 2010 | |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 250 | | 5.00% | | 2017 | |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 54 | | Variable | | 2029 | |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 164 | | Variable | | 2028 | |
PSO | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 75 | | 4.70% | | 2011 | |
SWEPCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 150 | | 4.90% | | 2015 | |
TCC | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 162 | | Variable | | 2030 | |
TCC | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 120 | | Variable | | 2028 | |
Non-Registrant: | | | | | | | | | | |
AEP Subsidiary | | Notes Payable | | | 6 | | Variable | | 2009 | |
Total Issuances | | | | $ | 1,676 | (a) | | | | |
The above borrowing arrangements do not contain guarantees, collateral or dividend restrictions.
(a) | Amount indicated on statement of cash flows of $1,660 million is net of issuance costs and unamortized premium or discount. |
Company | | Type of Debt | | Principal Amount | | Interest Rate | | Due Date | |
| | | | (in millions) | | | | | |
Retirements and Principal Payments: | | | | | | | | | |
AEP | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | $ | 550 | | 6.125% | | 2006 | |
AEP | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 345 | | 5.75% | | 2007 | |
AEP | | Other Debt | | | 6 | | Variable | | 2007 | |
AEP and Subsidiaries | | Other | | | 12 | (b) | Variable | | Various | |
APCo | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 50 | | 8.00% | | 2005 | |
APCo | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 30 | | 6.89% | | 2005 | |
APCo | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 45 | | 8.00% | | 2025 | |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 450 | | 4.80% | | 2005 | |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 102 | | 6.375% | | 2029 | |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 80 | | Variable | | 2028 | |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 36 | | Variable | | 2029 | |
OPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 3 | | 6.81% | | 2008 | |
OPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 3 | | 6.27% | | 2009 | |
PSO | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 50 | | 6.50% | | 2005 | |
SWEPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 3 | | 4.47% | | 2011 | |
SWEPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 2 | | Variable | | 2008 | |
TCC | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 150 | | 3.00% | | 2005 | |
TCC | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 100 | | Variable | | 2005 | |
TCC | | Securitization Bonds | | | 29 | | 3.54% | | 2005 | |
Non-Registrant: | | | | | | | | | | |
AEP Subsidiaries | | Notes Payable | | | 6 | | Variable | | Various | |
Total Retirements | | | | $ | 2,052 | (c) | | | | |
(b) | Amount reflects mark-to-market of risk management contracts related to long-term debt. |
(c) | The cash used for retirement of long-term debt indicated on statement of cash flows of $2,040 million does not include $12 million related to the mark-to-market of risk management contracts. |
Preferred Stock Redemption
In January 2005, the following outstanding shares of preferred stock were redeemed:
Company | | Series | | Number of Shares Redeemed | | Amount | |
| | | | | | (in millions) | |
I&M | | 5.900% | | 132,000 | | $ | 13 | |
I&M | | 6.250% | | 192,500 | | | 19 | |
I&M | | 6.875% | | 157,500 | | | 16 | |
I&M | | 6.300% | | 132,450 | | | 13 | |
OPCo | | 5.900% | | 50,000 | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | $ | 66 | |
Common Stock Repurchase
In March 2005, we repurchased 12.5 million shares of our outstanding common stock through an accelerated share repurchase agreement at an initial price of $34.63 per share plus transaction fees. The purchase of shares in the open market was completed by a broker-dealer in May and we received a purchase price adjustment of $6.45 million based on the actual cost of the shares repurchased.
Remarketing of Senior Notes
In June 2005, we remarketed and settled $345 million of AEP’s 5.75% senior notes at a new interest rate of 4.709%. The senior notes will mature on August 16, 2007. The senior notes were originally issued in June 2002 in connection with our 9.25% equity units. We did not receive any proceeds from the mandatory remarketing. On August 16, 2005, the forward purchase contracts, which formed part of the equity units, will settle and holders will be required to purchase 8.4 million AEP common shares, based on the current stock price, which will be issued at that time.
12. COMPANY-WIDE STAFFING AND BUDGET REVIEW
As result of a company-wide staffing and budget review 466 positions were identified for elimination. Accordingly, approximately $24 million pretax severance benefits expense was recorded (primarily in Maintenance and Other Operation) in the second quarter of 2005. The following table shows the total expense recorded and the remaining accrual (reflected primarily in Current Liabilities - Other) as of June 30, 2005:
| | Amount (in millions) | |
Total Expense | | $ | 24 | |
Less: Total Payments | | | 3 | |
Remaining Accrual at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 21 | |
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Operating revenues are derived from the sale of our share of Rockport Plant energy and capacity to I&M and KPCo pursuant to FERC approved long-term unit power agreements. The unit power agreements provide for a FERC approved rate of return on common equity, a return on other capital (net of temporary cash investments) and recovery of costs including operation and maintenance, fuel and taxes. Fluctuations in Net Income are a result of terms in the unit power agreements which allow for the monthly calculation of return on total capital, largely dependent on the percentage of plant assets in service.
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 1.5 | |
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Change in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Wholesale Sales | | | | | | 0.5 | |
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Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 0.1 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (0.2 | ) | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 0.2 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 0.1 | |
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Income Tax Expense | | | | | | - | |
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Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 2.1 | |
Gross margin increased $0.5 million primarily due to a higher return on capital as a result of an increase in the percentage of plant assets in service with the completion of low NOx burner installation in 2004. Gross margin and Net Income fluctuate consistent with the plant in service percentage in accordance with the unit power agreements.
The decrease in Other Operation and Maintenance expenses resulted from decreased outages and the related costs compared to prior year.
Depreciation and Amortization increased reflecting increased depreciable generating plant.
Interest Charges decreased due to lower borrowings from the Utility Money Pool.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were (11.3)% and (19.7)%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is primarily due to amortization of investment tax credits, flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences and state income taxes. The change in the effective tax rate is primarily due to lower state and local income taxes and changes in various permanent and flow-through temporary differences.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 3.3 | |
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Change in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Wholesale Sales | | | | | | (1.9 | ) |
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Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 3.9 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (0.4 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | (0.2 | ) | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | 0.1 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 3.4 | |
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Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (0.2 | ) |
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 4.6 | |
Gross margin decreased $1.9 million primarily due to a decrease in operation and maintenance expense partially offset by the impact of the higher percentage of plant assets in service on return on capital discussed above. Gross margin fluctuates consistent with operation and maintenance expense in accordance with the unit power agreements.
The decrease in Other Operation and Maintenance expenses resulted from decreased outages and the related costs compared to prior year. In 2004, Rockport Plant Unit 2 was shut down for planned boiler inspection and repairs from early February through early April.
Depreciation and Amortization increased reflecting increased depreciable generating plant.
The increase in Taxes Other Than Income Taxes reflects increased real and personal property taxes of $0.2 million.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the first six months of 2005 and 2004 were (3.7)% and (13.9)%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is primarily due to amortization of investment tax credits, flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences and state income taxes. The change in the effective tax rate is primarily due to lower state and local income taxes and changes in various permanent and flow-through temporary differences.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
In prior years, we entered into an off-balance sheet arrangement. Our current policy restricts the use of off-balance sheet financing entities or structures to traditional operating lease arrangements. Our off-balance sheet arrangement has not changed significantly since year-end. For complete information on our off-balance sheet arrangement see “Off-balance Sheet Arrangements” in the “Management’s Narrative Financial Discussion and Analysis” section of our 2004 Annual Report.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end.
Significant Factors
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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OPERATING REVENUES | | $ | 65,082 | | $ | 56,348 | | $ | 131,628 | | $ | 111,630 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 33,233 | | | 25,036 | | | 68,368 | | | 46,434 | |
Rent - Rockport Plant Unit 2 | | | 17,071 | | | 17,071 | | | 34,142 | | | 34,142 | |
Other Operation | | | 3,075 | | | 2,665 | | | 5,460 | | | 5,155 | |
Maintenance | | | 2,272 | | | 2,790 | | | 3,990 | | | 8,190 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 5,989 | | | 5,772 | | | 11,945 | | | 11,506 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 1,051 | | | 942 | | | 2,075 | | | 1,886 | |
Income Taxes | | | 666 | | | 699 | | | 1,602 | | | 1,397 | |
TOTAL | | | 63,357 | | | 54,975 | | | 127,582 | | | 108,710 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 1,725 | | | 1,373 | | | 4,046 | | | 2,920 | |
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Nonoperating Income | | | 84 | | | 5 | | | 84 | | | 29 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 49 | | | 80 | | | 113 | | | 149 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Credit | | | 877 | | | 947 | | | 1,768 | | | 1,804 | |
Interest Charges | | | 564 | | | 739 | | | 1,196 | | | 1,271 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 2,073 | | $ | 1,506 | | $ | 4,589 | | $ | 3,333 | |
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | $ | 25,813 | | $ | 22,006 | | $ | 24,237 | | $ | 21,441 | |
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Net Income | | | 2,073 | | | 1,506 | | | 4,589 | | | 3,333 | |
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Cash Dividends Declared | | | 939 | | | 1,261 | | | 1,879 | | | 2,523 | |
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BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD | | $ | 26,947 | | $ | 22,251 | | $ | 26,947 | | $ | 22,251 | |
The common stock of AEGCo is wholly-owned by AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Production | | $ | 681,917 | | $ | 681,254 | |
General | | | 3,937 | | | 3,739 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 6,760 | | | 7,729 | |
Total | | | 692,614 | | | 692,722 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 376,111 | | | 368,484 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 316,503 | | | 324,238 | |
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OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 119 | | | 119 | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable - Affiliated Companies | | | 24,159 | | | 23,078 | |
Fuel | | | 11,426 | | | 16,404 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 6,675 | | | 5,962 | |
Prepayments | | | 26 | | | - | |
TOTAL | | | 42,286 | | | 45,444 | |
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DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 4,377 | | | 4,496 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 1,214 | | | 1,117 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 2,507 | | | 557 | |
Other Deferred Charges | | | 412 | | | 422 | |
TOTAL | | | 8,510 | | | 6,592 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 367,418 | | $ | 376,393 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - $1,000 par value per share: | | | | | | | |
Authorized and Outstanding - 1,000 shares | | $ | 1,000 | | $ | 1,000 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 23,434 | | | 23,434 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 26,947 | | | 24,237 | |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 51,381 | | | 48,671 | |
Long-term Debt | | | 44,824 | | | 44,820 | |
TOTAL | | | 96,205 | | | 93,491 | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Advances from Affiliates | | | 24,621 | | | 26,915 | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 708 | | | 443 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 15,235 | | | 17,905 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 6,764 | | | 8,806 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 911 | | | 911 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 289 | | | 210 | |
Rent Accrued - Rockport Plant Unit 2 | | | 4,963 | | | 4,963 | |
Other | | | 348 | | | 73 | |
TOTAL | | | 53,839 | | | 60,226 | |
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DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 22,990 | | | 24,762 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 27,104 | | | 25,428 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 44,582 | | | 46,250 | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Liability, Net | | | 12,245 | | | 12,852 | |
Deferred Gain on Sale and Leaseback - Rockport Plant Unit 2 | | | 97,119 | | | 99,904 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 12,070 | | | 12,264 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 1,264 | | | 1,216 | |
TOTAL | | | 217,374 | | | 222,676 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 367,418 | | $ | 376,393 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 4,589 | | $ | 3,333 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 11,945 | | | 11,506 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | (2,379 | ) | | (1,319 | ) |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (1,668 | ) | | (1,668 | ) |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | (1,950 | ) | | (1,632 | ) |
Amortization of Deferred Gain on Sale and Leaseback - Rockport Plant Unit 2 | | | (2,785 | ) | | (2,785 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (1,296 | ) | | (67 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | 1,534 | | | 73 | |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable | | | (1,081 | ) | | 752 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | 4,265 | | | (4,011 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | (2,405 | ) | | (2,226 | ) |
Taxes Accrued | | | (2,042 | ) | | 4,457 | |
Other Current Assets | | | (26 | ) | | (21 | ) |
Other Current Liabilities | | | 354 | | | 80 | |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 7,055 | | | 6,472 | |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (2,882 | ) | | (9,815 | ) |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (2,882 | ) | | (9,815 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Changes in Advances from Affiliates, Net | | | (2,294 | ) | | 5,866 | |
Dividends Paid | | | (1,879 | ) | | (2,523 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities | | | (4,173 | ) | | 3,343 | |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | - | | | - | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | - | | | - | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: | | | |
Cash paid for interest net of capitalized amounts was $1,063,000 and $1,138,000 and for income taxes was $8,080,000 and $570,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash acquisitions under capital leases were $26,000 and $14,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to AEGCo’s condensed financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to AEGCo.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | - | |
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Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Texas Supply | | | 2 | | | | |
Texas Wires | | | 8 | | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | (4 | ) | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | 5 | |
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Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 22 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (7 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 2 | | | | |
Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery | | | 20 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 37 | |
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Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (14 | ) |
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Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 28 | |
Net Income increased to $28 million in the second quarter of 2005. The key drivers of the increase were a net decrease in Other Operation and Maintenance of $22 million and increased Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery of $20 million.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Texas Supply margins were $2 million higher primarily due to a provision for refund decrease in 2004 of $52 million as a result of the 2004 final fuel reconciliation true-up, lower fuel expense of $77 million, and an increase in realized dedicated gas revenue of $6 million. The increase in Texas Supply margins was offset by the loss of revenue from Centrica, our largest REP customer, of $96 million, loss of ERCOT Reliability Must Run (RMR) margins of $9 million and decreased ERCOT Energy sales of $11 million. Also contributing to the offset of higher Texas Supply margins were the loss of capacity sales of $9 million due to the sale of certain generation plants and a decrease of $6 million of affiliated REP sales due to loss of customers for AEP Texas C&I. |
· | Wires revenues increased $8 million primarily due to an increase in sales volumes of 7% resulting partly from a 12% increase in cooling degree days. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales decreased $4 million primarily due to lower optimization activity. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $22 million primarily due to a $9 million decrease in power plant operations and an $11 million decrease in power plant maintenance both due to the sale of certain generation plants along with a $2 million decrease in employee-related expenses. |
· | Depreciation and Amortization expense increased $7 million primarily due to the recovery and amortization of securitized assets. |
· | Taxes Other Than Income Taxes decreased $2 million primarily due to lower property-related taxes as a result of the sale of certain generation plants. |
· | Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery of $20 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2005. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 21.8% and 94.2%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits, consolidated tax savings from Parent, state income taxes and federal income tax adjustments. The change in the effective tax rate for the comparative period is primarily due to pretax income and consolidated tax savings from Parent, offset in part by federal income tax adjustments.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 29 | |
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Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Texas Supply | | | (33 | ) | | | |
Texas Wires | | | 9 | | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | (5 | ) | | | |
Other Revenues | | | (9 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (38 | ) |
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Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 30 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (7 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 2 | | | | |
Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery | | | 15 | | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expense, Net | | | (6 | ) | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 6 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 40 | |
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Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (1 | ) |
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Six Months ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 30 | |
Net Income remained relatively flat for the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2004.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Texas Supply margins were $33 million lower primarily due to the loss of revenue from Centrica, our largest REP customer, of $172 million, loss of ERCOT RMR margins of $16 million and decreased ERCOT Energy sales of $14 million. Also contributing to the lower Texas Supply margins were the loss of capacity sales of $17 million due to the sale of certain generation plants and a decrease of $7 million of affiliated REP sales due to loss of customers for AEP Texas C&I. These decreases were partially offset by a decrease in 2004 for provision for refund of $62 million due to the 2004 final fuel reconciliation true-up and lower fuel expense of $134 million. |
· | Texas Wires revenue increased $9 million primarily due to an increase in sales volumes of 4% due in large part to increased degree days. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales decreased $5 million primarily due to lower optimization activity. |
· | Other Revenues for 2005 decreased $9 million primarily due to a prior year adjustment in 2004 for affiliated OATT and ancillary services resulting from revised ERCOT data received for the years 2001 through 2003. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $30 million primarily due to a $14 million decrease in power plant operations and a $10 million decrease in power plant maintenance both due to the sale of certain generation plants, and a $9 million decrease in administrative, general and employee- related expenses offset in part by slightly higher transmission and distribution-related expenses. |
· | Depreciation and Amortization expense increased $7 million primarily related to the recovery and amortization of securitized assets. |
· | Taxes Other Than Income Taxes decreased $2 million primarily due to lower property-related taxes as a result of the sale of certain generation plants. |
· | Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery increased $15 million. Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery of $42 million were recorded in the first six months of 2005 offset by an adjustment of $27 million for prior years. The adjustment related to a nonaffiliated utility’s securitization proceeding in which the PUCT issued an order in March 2005 that resulted in a reduction in the nonaffiliated utility’s carrying costs based on a methodology detailed in the order for calculating a cost-of-money benefit related to accumulated deferred federal income taxes on net stranded cost and other true-up items retroactively applied to January 1, 2004. |
· | Nonoperating Income and Expense, Net decreased $6 million primarily due to $14 million of income in 2004 relating to risk management contracts which expired in December 2004 offset by higher net revenue from third party nonutility construction projects and a decrease in donation expense. |
· | Interest Charges decreased $6 million primarily due to the defeasance of First Mortgage Bonds in 2004 and the resultant deferral of the interest cost as a regulatory asset related to the cost of the sale of generation assets, the redemption of the 8% Notes Payable to Trust, long-term debt maturities and other financing activities. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the six months ended 2005 and 2004 were 19.0% and 18.2%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits, consolidated tax savings from Parent, state income taxes and federal income tax adjustments. The effective tax rates remained relatively flat for the comparative period.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Our current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
First Mortgage Bonds | Baa1 | | BBB | | A |
Senior Unsecured Debt | Baa2 | | BBB | | A- |
Cash Flow
Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | $ | - | | $ | 760 | |
Cash Flows From (Used For): | | | | | | | |
Operating Activities | | | (109,779 | ) | | 118,275 | |
Investing Activities | | | 144,833 | | | (163,139 | ) |
Financing Activities | | | (32,960 | ) | | 49,914 | |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 2,094 | | | 5,050 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 2,094 | | $ | 5,810 | |
Operating Activities
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Operating Activities were $110 million for the first six months of 2005. We produced income of $30 million during the period including noncash expense items of $65 million for Depreciation and Amortization and $(83) million for Deferred Income Taxes. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in these asset and liability accounts relate to a number of items; the most significant are decreases in Accounts Payable and Taxes Accrued offset in part by a decrease in Accounts Receivable, Net. Accounts Payable decreased $63 million while Accounts Receivable, Net decreased $46 million primarily due to energy related system sales. Accounts Payable also had an additional decrease related to the sale of certain generations plants. Taxes Accrued decreased $69 million primarily as a result of taxes remitted to the government related to prior year and current year tax accruals.
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $118 million for the first six months of 2004. We produced income of $29 million during the period including noncash expense items of $58 million for Depreciation and Amortization and $60 million for Over/Under Fuel Recovery. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The activity in these asset and liability accounts relates to a number of items; the most significant are increases in Taxes Accrued and Accounts Payable offset by an increase in Accounts Receivable, Net. Taxes Accrued increased $31 million primarily due to taxes that were accrued during the first six months of 2004 in excess of the amount remitted to the government. Accounts Payable increased $19 million while Accounts Receivable, Net increased $27 million primarily due to increased energy related system sales transactions. In addition, the estimated retail clawback adjustment slightly offset the increase of Accounts Receivable, Net.
Investing Activities
Net Cash Flows From Investing Activities were $145 million in 2005 primarily due to $314 million of net proceeds from the sale of the STP nuclear plant. The proceeds are partially offset by an increase of $107 million in Other Cash Deposits, Net related to the issuance of new pollution control revenue bonds which will be used specifically for refinancing activities in the third quarter of 2005 and also by Construction Expenditures of $61 million related to projects for improved transmission and distribution service reliability. For the remainder of 2005, we expect our Construction Expenditures to be approximately $150 million.
Net Cash Flows From Investing Activities were $163 million in 2004 primarily due to Construction Expenditures of $49 million related to projects for improved transmission and distribution service reliability and $115 million in cash deposits for future long-term debt retirement.
Financing Activities
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities of $33 million in 2005 were due to the retirement of Senior Unsecured Notes Payable and Securitization Bonds of $279 million along with the payment of dividends. This was partially offset by a $120 million increase in Advances from Affiliates and issuances of Installment Purchase Contracts of $277 million, $120 million of which was issued for the purpose of funding the July 1, 2005 retirement of our $120 million, 6.0% Installment Purchase Contracts.
Net Cash Flows From Financing Activities of $50 million in 2004 were primarily due to becoming a net borrower as opposed to lender in the Utility Money Pool. This was offset by the retirement of $35 million of long-term debt and payment of dividends.
Financing Activity
Long-term debt issuances and retirements during the first six months of 2005 were:
Issuances
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
Installment Purchase Contract | | $ | 111,700 | | | Variable | | | 2030 | |
Installment Purchase Contract | | | 50,000 | | | Variable | | | 2030 | |
Installment Purchase Contract | | | 60,000 | (a) | | Variable | | | 2028 | |
Installment Purchase Contract | | | 60,265 | (a) | | Variable | | | 2028 | |
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(a) - represents issuance in advance of retirement $120 million, 6.0% Installment Purchase Contracts on July 1, 2005. |
Retirements
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
Senior Unsecured Notes Payable | | $ | 150,000 | | | 3.00 | | | 2005 | |
Senior Unsecured Notes Payable | | | 100,000 | | | Variable | | | 2005 | |
Securitization Bonds | | | 29,386 | | | 3.54 | | | 2005 | |
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the issuances and retirements disclosed above.
Significant Factors
Texas Restructuring
The principal remaining component of the stranded cost recovery process in Texas is the PUCT’s determination and approval of our net stranded generation costs and other recoverable true-up items including carrying costs in our true-up filing. The PUCT approved our request to file our True-up Proceeding after the sales of our interest in STP, with only the ownership interest in Oklaunion remaining to be settled. On May 19, 2005, the sales of our interest in STP closed. On May 27, 2005, we filed our true-up request seeking recovery of $2.4 billion of net stranded costs and other true-up items which we believe the Texas Restructuring Legislation allows. Our request includes unrecorded equity carrying costs through May 27, 2005, all future carrying costs through September 2005 and amounts for stranded costs that we have previously written off (principally, a $238 million provision for a probable depreciation adjustment recorded in December 2004 based on a methodology approved by the PUCT in a nonaffiliated utility’s true-up order). The PUCT hearing is scheduled to begin on September 26, 2005. It is anticipated that the PUCT will issue a final order in the fourth quarter of 2005.
We continue to accrue carrying costs on our net true-up regulatory asset at the embedded 8.12% debt component rate and will continue to do so until we recover our approved net true-up regulatory asset. In a nonaffiliated utility’s securitization proceeding, the PUCT issued an order in March 2005 that resulted in a reduction in its carrying costs based on an assumed cost-of-money benefit for accumulated deferred federal income taxes retroactively applied to January 1, 2004. In the first half of 2005, we began to accrue carrying costs based on this order. Through June 30, 2005, we have computed carrying costs of $483 million, of which we have recognized $317 million to-date. The equity component of the carrying costs which totals $166 million through June 30, 2005 will be recognized in income as collected.
In an April 2005 PUCT open meeting regarding another nonaffiliated utility’s True-up Proceeding, the other utility was required to use a lower rate to compute its carrying costs than its filed unbundled cost of service rate. Our facts differ from the other utility’s; however, if the PUCT ultimately determines that a similar lower rate be used by us to calculate carrying costs on our stranded cost balance, a portion of carrying costs previously recorded would have to be reversed and would have an adverse impact on our future results of operations and cash flows. Through June 30, 2005, such reversal would approximate $60 million, of which $9 million would apply to amounts accrued in 2005.
When the True-up Proceeding is completed, we intend to file to recover the PUCT-approved net stranded generation costs and other true-up amounts, plus appropriate carrying costs, through a nonbypassable competition transition charge in the regulated Transmission and Distribution (T&D) rates and through an additional transition charge for amounts that can be recovered through the sale of securitization bonds.
We believe that our filed $2.4 billion request for recovery of net stranded costs and other true-up items, inclusive of carrying costs, is recoverable under the Texas Restructuring Legislation and that our $1.7 billion recorded net true-up regulatory asset, inclusive of carrying costs at June 30, 2005, is probable of recovery at this time. However, we anticipate that other parties will contend in our proceeding that material amounts of our net stranded costs and/or wholesale capacity auction true-up amounts should not be recovered. To the extent decisions of the PUCT in our True-up Proceeding differ from our interpretation and application of the Texas Restructuring Legislation and our evaluation of other true-up orders of nonaffiliated utilities, additional provisions for material disallowances and reductions of the net true-up regulatory asset, including recorded carrying costs, are possible. Such disallowances would have an adverse effect on our future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
Rate Case
We have an on-going T&D rate review before the PUCT. In that rate review, the PUCT has decided all issues except the amount of affiliate expenses to include in revenue requirements. Through an oral ruling, the PUCT approved the nonunanimous settlement filed in June 2005 that provides for an $11 million disallowance of affiliate expenses which, when combined with the previous decisions, results in a total reduction in our annual base rates of $9 million. A draft final order has been issued reflecting the $9 million reduction in our annual base rates. This reduction in our annual base rates will be offset by the elimination of a merger-related rate rider credit of $7 million, an increase in other miscellaneous revenues of $4 million and a decrease in depreciation expense of $9 million, resulting in a prospective increase in estimated annual pretax earnings of $11 million. It is anticipated that the PUCT will approve the final written order at its August 2005 open meeting. If the final written order differs from the draft order, it could impact our projected annual pretax earnings effect.
See the "Combined Management's Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries" section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 9,701 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (3,721 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | 74 | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (11 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | (3,427 | ) |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | - | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 2,616 | |
Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (558 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 2,058 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Cash Flow Hedges | | Total (b) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 3,995 | | $ | 22 | | $ | 4,017 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 4,977 | | | 6 | | | 4,983 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 8,972 | | | 28 | | | 9,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (3,737 | ) | | (535 | ) | | (4,272 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (2,619 | ) | | (51 | ) | | (2,670 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (6,356 | ) | | (586 | ) | | (6,942 | ) |
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Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 2,616 | | $ | (558 | ) | $ | 2,058 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow Hedges. |
(b) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (667 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 529 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (143 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 1,427 | | | 1,809 | | | 598 | | | 648 | | | - | | | - | | | 4,482 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (728 | ) | | (1,291 | ) | | (537 | ) | | (57 | ) | | 407 | | | 483 | | | (1,723 | ) |
Total | | $ | 32 | | $ | 513 | | $ | 590 | | $ | 591 | | $ | 407 | | $ | 483 | | $ | 2,616 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is a mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $290 thousand of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 657 | |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (737 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (277 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (357 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $329 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $74 | | $88 | | $43 | | $25 | | $157 | | $511 | | $220 | | $75 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates, primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates, was $87 million and $120 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or consolidated financial position.
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 184,793 | | $ | 257,053 | | $ | 366,987 | | $ | 525,911 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 5,302 | | | 12,896 | | | 10,266 | | | 31,026 | |
TOTAL | | | 190,095 | | | 269,949 | | | 377,253 | | | 556,937 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 4,012 | | | 20,806 | | | 10,087 | | | 43,912 | |
Fuel from Affiliates for Electric Generation | | | 21 | | | 59,977 | | | 44 | | | 100,176 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 9,996 | | | 16,468 | | | 25,366 | | | 26,554 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | - | | | 1,938 | | | - | | | 6,011 | |
Other Operation | | | 67,549 | | | 78,066 | | | 133,209 | | | 153,507 | |
Maintenance | | | 12,433 | | | 23,709 | | | 29,472 | | | 39,113 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 35,434 | | | 28,879 | | | 64,720 | | | 57,976 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 20,923 | | | 23,157 | | | 43,454 | | | 45,214 | |
Income Taxes (Credits) | | | (1,312 | ) | | (6,388 | ) | | 149 | | | 5,618 | |
TOTAL | | | 149,056 | | | 246,612 | | | 306,501 | | | 478,081 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 41,039 | | | 23,337 | | | 70,752 | | | 78,856 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery | | | 19,938 | | | - | | | 14,797 | | | - | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 18,260 | | | 12,061 | | | 34,556 | | | 24,163 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 8,987 | | | 2,648 | | | 24,124 | | | 7,756 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Expense | | | 9,240 | | | 880 | | | 6,755 | | | 860 | |
Interest Charges | | | 32,642 | | | 32,211 | | | 59,721 | | | 65,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | | | 28,368 | | | (341 | ) | | 29,505 | | | 29,063 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements | | | 61 | | | 61 | | | 121 | | | 121 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 28,307 | | $ | (402 | ) | $ | 29,384 | | $ | 28,942 | |
The common stock of TCC is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 55,292 | | $ | 132,606 | | $ | 1,083,023 | | $ | (61,872 | ) | $ | 1,209,049 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (48,000 | ) | | | | | (48,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (121 | ) | | | | | (121 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,160,928 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $5,069 | | | | | | | | | | | | (9,414 | ) | | (9,414 | ) |
Minimum Pension Liability, Net of Tax of $0 | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,466 | ) | | (2,466 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 29,063 | | | | | | 29,063 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,183 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 55,292 | | $ | 132,606 | | $ | 1,063,965 | | $ | (73,752 | ) | $ | 1,178,111 | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 55,292 | | $ | 132,606 | | $ | 1,084,904 | | $ | (4,159 | ) | $ | 1,268,643 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (150,000 | ) | | | | | (150,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (121 | ) | | | | | (121 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,118,522 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $546 | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,014 | ) | | (1,014 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 29,505 | | | | | | 29,505 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28,491 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 55,292 | | $ | 132,606 | | $ | 964,288 | | $ | (5,173 | ) | $ | 1,147,013 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Transmission | | $ | 809,467 | | $ | 788,371 | |
Distribution | | | 1,452,625 | | | 1,433,380 | |
General | | | 230,953 | | | 220,435 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 55,690 | | | 50,612 | |
Total | | | 2,548,735 | | | 2,492,798 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 744,189 | | | 725,225 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 1,804,546 | | | 1,767,573 | |
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OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 2,273 | | | 1,577 | |
Bond Defeasance Funds | | | 21,811 | | | 22,110 | |
TOTAL | | | 24,084 | | | 23,687 | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 2,094 | | | - | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | 242,600 | | | 135,132 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 153,737 | | | 157,431 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 21,356 | | | 67,860 | |
Accrued Unbilled Revenues | | | 26,979 | | | 21,589 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (994 | ) | | (3,493 | ) |
Materials and Supplies | | | 12,861 | | | 12,288 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 4,017 | | | 14,048 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 2,609 | | | 1,891 | |
Prepayments and Other Current Assets | | | 16,042 | | | 9,151 | |
TOTAL | | | 481,301 | | | 415,897 | |
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DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Asset, Net | | | 18,936 | | | 15,236 | |
Wholesale Capacity Auction True-Up | | | 585,336 | | | 559,973 | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 11,311 | | | 11,842 | |
Designated for Securitization | | | 1,347,502 | | | 1,361,299 | |
Deferred Debt - Restructuring | | | 11,139 | | | 11,596 | |
Other | | | 90,302 | | | 102,032 | |
Securitized Transition Assets | | | 622,137 | | | 642,384 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 4,983 | | | 9,508 | |
Prepaid Pension Obligations | | | 110,210 | | | 109,628 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 15,450 | | | - | |
Deferred Charges | | | 34,660 | | | 36,986 | |
TOTAL | | | 2,851,966 | | | 2,860,484 | |
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Assets Held for Sale - Texas Generation Plants | | | 45,611 | | | 628,149 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 5,207,508 | | $ | 5,695,790 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - $25 par value per share: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 12,000,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 2,211,678 shares | | $ | 55,292 | | $ | 55,292 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 132,606 | | | 132,606 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 964,288 | | | 1,084,904 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (5,173 | ) | | (4,159 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 1,147,013 | | | 1,268,643 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | 5,940 | | | 5,940 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 1,152,953 | | | 1,274,583 | |
Long-term Debt - Nonaffiliated | | | 1,672,748 | | | 1,541,552 | |
TOTAL | | | 2,825,701 | | | 2,816,135 | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Nonaffiliated | | | 237,262 | | | 365,742 | |
Advances from Affiliates | | | 120,064 | | | 207 | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 51,779 | | | 109,688 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 37,004 | | | 64,045 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 5,414 | | | 6,147 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 113,542 | | | 184,014 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 38,672 | | | 41,227 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 4,272 | | | 8,394 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 423 | | | 412 | |
Other | | | 22,514 | | | 20,115 | |
TOTAL | | | 630,946 | | | 799,991 | |
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DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 1,177,334 | | | 1,247,111 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 2,670 | | | 4,896 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 104,214 | | | 102,624 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 105,871 | | | 107,743 | |
Over-recovery of Fuel Costs | | | 209,126 | | | 211,526 | |
Retail Clawback | | | 61,384 | | | 61,384 | |
Other | | | 77,166 | | | 76,653 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 496 | | | 468 | |
Deferred Credits and Other | | | 11,651 | | | 17,276 | |
TOTAL | | | 1,749,912 | | | 1,829,681 | |
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Liabilities Held for Sale - Texas Generation Plants | | | 949 | | | 249,983 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 5,207,508 | | $ | 5,695,790 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 29,505 | | $ | 29,063 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 64,720 | | | 57,976 | |
Accretion Expense | | | 7,549 | | | 8,209 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | (83,369 | ) | | (11,682 | ) |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (1,872 | ) | | (2,603 | ) |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | (15,450 | ) | | (22,440 | ) |
Pension and Postemployment Benefit Reserves | | | (1,516 | ) | | 481 | |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | 7,085 | | | 4,593 | |
Pension Contributions | | | (113 | ) | | (675 | ) |
Carrying Costs | | | (14,797 | ) | | - | |
Wholesale Capacity Auction True-up | | | 769 | | | - | |
Over/Under Fuel Recovery | | | (2,400 | ) | | 60,000 | |
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets | | | 16 | | | (312 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (6,169 | ) | | 2,905 | |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | 3,176 | | | (27,166 | ) |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 46,481 | | | (26,582 | ) |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | (969 | ) | | (3,735 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | (62,628 | ) | | 18,804 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | (69,046 | ) | | 31,378 | |
Customer Deposits | | | (733 | ) | | 4,361 | |
Interest Accrued | | | (2,555 | ) | | (756 | ) |
Other Current Assets | | | (9,285 | ) | | (371 | ) |
Other Current Liabilities | | | 1,822 | | | (3,173 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Operating Activities | | | (109,779 | ) | | 118,275 | |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (61,408 | ) | | (49,339 | ) |
Proceeds From Sale of Assets | | | 313,709 | | | 1,477 | |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | (107,468 | ) | | (93,607 | ) |
Change in Bond Defeasance Funds and Other | | | - | | | (21,670 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Investing Activities | | | 144,833 | | | (163,139 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt | | | 276,690 | | | - | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | (279,386 | ) | | (35,004 | ) |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | 119,857 | | | 133,039 | |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (150,000 | ) | | (48,000 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (121 | ) | | (121 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities | | | (32,960 | ) | | 49,914 | |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 2,094 | | | 5,050 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | - | | | 760 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 2,094 | | $ | 5,810 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid (received) for interest net of capitalized amounts was $52,441,000 and $61,529,000 and for income taxes was $161,372,000 and $(7,067,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions were $261,000 and $218,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $1,697,000 and $(423,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to TCC’s condensed consolidated financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to TCC.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring | Note 4 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Acquisitions, Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale | Note 7 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Income Taxes | Note 10 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Texas Supply | | | 4 | | | | |
Wires Revenue | | | 3 | | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | (2 | ) | | | |
Transmission Revenue | | | 1 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | 6 | |
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Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | (1 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (1 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 12 | |
Net income increased $4 million due mainly to increases in gross margin.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Texas Supply margins increased by $4 million primarily due to a $3 million increase in capacity sales, offset by lower sales volumes of 18% due to the loss of Centrica, our largest REP customer. Also, provision for rate refunds decreased $13 million due to the 2004 final fuel reconciliation true-up, offset by a decrease of $13 million in the net fuel revenue/fuel expense. |
· | Wires Revenue increased by $3 million primarily due to an increase in delivery volumes of 10%. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales decreased by $2 million primarily due to lower optimization activity. |
· | Transmission Revenue increased $1 million primarily due to Texas transmission rate increases. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses increased $1 million primarily related to field data collection for tracking system upgrades, 2005 staffing and budget review severance and disposal of fuel oil inventory, reduced in part by lower power plant maintenance on Reliability Must Run (RMR) plants no longer in service. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 was 25.0% and 32.6%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits, federal income tax adjustments and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the comparative period is primarily due to federal income tax adjustments and state income taxes.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 21 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Wires Revenue | | | 2 | | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | (3 | ) | | | |
Transmission Revenue | | | 2 | | | | |
Other Revenue | | | (4 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (3 | ) |
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Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 1 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | (3 | ) | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 2 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | (2 | ) |
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Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 3 | |
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Six Months ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 19 | |
Net income decreased $2 million due mainly to decreases in gross margin.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Wires Revenue increased by $2 million primarily due to higher delivery volumes of 5%. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales for 2005 decreased by $3 million primarily due to lower optimization activity. |
· | Transmission Revenue increased $2 million due primarily to Texas transmission rate increases. |
· | Other Revenue decreased $4 million primarily due to a prior year favorable adjustment for affiliated OATT and ancillary services resulting from revised ERCOT data received for the years 2001 through 2003. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $1 million primarily due to decreased maintenance for RMR plants no longer in service. |
· | Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net increased $3 million primarily due to $5 million of income in 2004 relating to risk management contracts which expired in December 2004 offset by increased net revenue of $2 million from third party nonutility construction projects. |
· | Interest Charges decreased $2 million primarily due to long-term debt maturities in 2004 and interest in 2004 related to the FERC settlement with wholesale customers. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the six months ended 2005 and 2004 was 28.6% and 33.7%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the comparative period is primarily due to state income taxes and changes in permanent differences.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Our current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
First Mortgage Bonds | A3 | | BBB | | A |
Senior Unsecured Debt | Baa1 | | BBB | | A- |
Financing Activity
There were no long-term debt issuances or retirements during the first six months of 2005.
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end.
Significant Factors
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effects on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 4,192 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (1,608 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | 32 | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (5 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | (1,481 | ) |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | - | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 1,130 | |
Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (241 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 889 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Cash Flow Hedges | | Total (b) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 1,727 | | $ | 9 | | $ | 1,736 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 2,151 | | | 3 | | | 2,154 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 3,878 | | | 12 | | | 3,890 | |
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Current Liabilities | | | (1,616 | ) | | (231 | ) | | (1,847 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (1,132 | ) | | (22 | ) | | (1,154 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (2,748 | ) | | (253 | ) | | (3,001 | ) |
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Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 1,130 | | $ | (241 | ) | $ | 889 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow Hedges. |
(b) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (288 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | 229 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (61 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 617 | | | 782 | | | 258 | | | 280 | | | - | | | - | | | 1,937 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (316 | ) | | (558 | ) | | (232 | ) | | (25 | ) | | 176 | | | 209 | | | (746 | ) |
Total | | $ | 13 | | $ | 222 | | $ | 255 | | $ | 255 | | $ | 176 | | $ | 209 | | $ | 1,130 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $125 thousand of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 285 | |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (319 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (120 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (154 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $142 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $32 | | $38 | | $19 | | $11 | | $68 | | $221 | | $95 | | $33 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates, primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates, was $10 million and $13 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or financial position.
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 97,330 | | $ | 90,330 | | $ | 169,273 | | $ | 179,042 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 12,880 | | | 12,027 | | | 24,170 | | | 26,745 | |
TOTAL | | | 110,210 | | | 102,357 | | | 193,443 | | | 205,787 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 11,355 | | | 10,661 | | | 23,966 | | | 18,161 | |
Fuel from Affiliates for Electric Generation | | | - | | | 12,542 | | | 372 | | | 23,766 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 37,604 | | | 23,282 | | | 53,942 | | | 41,305 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | - | | | 544 | | | 22 | | | 4,076 | |
Other Operation | | | 22,404 | | | 20,918 | | | 40,965 | | | 41,299 | |
Maintenance | | | 4,920 | | | 5,950 | | | 9,139 | | | 10,633 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 10,362 | | | 9,854 | | | 20,517 | | | 19,546 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 5,713 | | | 5,293 | | | 11,418 | | | 10,397 | |
Income Taxes | | | 3,093 | | | 2,541 | | | 6,679 | | | 8,482 | |
TOTAL | | | 95,451 | | | 91,585 | | | 167,020 | | | 177,665 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 14,759 | | | 10,772 | | | 26,423 | | | 28,122 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 5,213 | | | 15,632 | | | 41,215 | | | 29,388 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 2,205 | | | 11,962 | | | 37,313 | | | 22,898 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Expense | | | 894 | | | 1,209 | | | 1,074 | | | 2,103 | |
Interest Charges | | | 4,869 | | | 5,482 | | | 9,853 | | | 11,662 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME | | | 12,004 | | | 7,751 | | | 19,398 | | | 20,847 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements | | | 26 | | | 26 | | | 52 | | | 52 | |
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EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 11,978 | | $ | 7,725 | | $ | 19,346 | | $ | 20,795 | |
The common stock of TNC is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 137,214 | | $ | 2,351 | | $ | 125,428 | | $ | (26,718 | ) | $ | 238,275 | |
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Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (2,000 | ) | | | | | (2,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (52 | ) | | | | | (52 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 236,223 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $1,704 | | | | | | | | | | | | (3,164 | ) | | (3,164 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 20,847 | | | | | | 20,847 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,683 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 137,214 | | $ | 2,351 | | $ | 144,223 | | $ | (29,882 | ) | $ | 253,906 | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 137,214 | | $ | 2,351 | | $ | 170,984 | | $ | (128 | ) | $ | 310,421 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (12,626 | ) | | | | | (12,626 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (52 | ) | | | | | (52 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 297,743 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $236 | | | | | | | | | | | | (439 | ) | | (439 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 19,398 | | | | | | 19,398 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,959 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 137,214 | | $ | 2,351 | | $ | 177,704 | | $ | (567 | ) | $ | 316,702 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Production | | $ | 288,325 | | $ | 287,212 | |
Transmission | | | 283,435 | | | 281,359 | |
Distribution | | | 483,763 | | | 474,961 | |
General | | | 115,911 | | | 115,174 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 26,581 | | | 23,621 | |
Total | | | 1,198,015 | | | 1,182,327 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 414,781 | | | 405,933 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 783,234 | | | 776,394 | |
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OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 1,181 | | | 1,407 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 938 | | | - | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | 2,308 | | | 2,308 | |
Advances to Affiliates | | | 63,665 | | | 51,504 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 82,753 | | | 90,109 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 14,591 | | | 21,474 | |
Accrued Unbilled Revenues | | | 4,816 | | | 3,789 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (609 | ) | | (787 | ) |
Unbilled Construction Costs | | | 6,320 | | | 22,065 | |
Fuel Inventory | | | 5,572 | | | 3,148 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 8,344 | | | 8,273 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 1,736 | | | 6,071 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 2,603 | | | 818 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 917 | | | 1,053 | |
TOTAL | | | 193,954 | | | 209,825 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
Deferred Debt - Restructuring | | | 5,849 | | | 6,093 | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 1,464 | | | 2,147 | |
Other | | | 3,484 | | | 3,783 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 2,154 | | | 4,110 | |
Prepaid Pension Obligations | | | 44,909 | | | 44,911 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 8,145 | | | - | |
Other Deferred Charges | | | 2,411 | | | 2,859 | |
TOTAL | | | 68,416 | | | 63,903 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 1,046,785 | | $ | 1,051,529 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - $25 par value per share: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 7,800,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 5,488,560 shares | | $ | 137,214 | | $ | 137,214 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 2,351 | | | 2,351 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 177,704 | | | 170,984 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (567 | ) | | (128 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 316,702 | | | 310,421 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | 2,357 | | | 2,357 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 319,059 | | | 312,778 | |
Long-term Debt - Nonaffiliated | | | 276,797 | | | 276,748 | |
TOTAL | | | 595,856 | | | 589,526 | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Nonaffiliated | | | 37,609 | | | 37,609 | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 42,876 | | | 22,444 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 36,587 | | | 52,801 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 632 | | | 1,020 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 25,422 | | | 37,269 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 5,045 | | | 5,044 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 1,847 | | | 3,628 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 212 | | | 220 | |
Other | | | 8,925 | | | 9,628 | |
TOTAL | | | 159,155 | | | 169,663 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 140,138 | | | 138,465 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 1,154 | | | 2,116 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 82,838 | | | 81,143 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 18,062 | | | 18,698 | |
Over-recovery of Fuel Costs | | | 4,716 | | | 3,920 | |
Retail Clawback | | | 13,924 | | | 13,924 | |
Excess Earnings | | | 13,022 | | | 13,270 | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Liability, Net | | | 7,243 | | | 8,500 | |
Other | | | 1,059 | | | 1,319 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 372 | | | 314 | |
Deferred Credits and Other | | | 9,246 | | | 10,671 | |
TOTAL | | | 291,774 | | | 292,340 | |
| | | | | | | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 1,046,785 | | $ | 1,051,529 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 19,398 | | $ | 20,847 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 20,517 | | | 19,546 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | (1,742 | ) | | (2,767 | ) |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (636 | ) | | (656 | ) |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | (8,145 | ) | | (7,400 | ) |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | 3,062 | | | 1,955 | |
Over/Under Fuel Recovery | | | 796 | | | 13,500 | |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (2,432 | ) | | (6,449 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | 1,924 | | | 3,289 | |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 13,034 | | | 281 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | (2,495 | ) | | 2,326 | |
Accounts Payable | | | 3,672 | | | (2,590 | ) |
Taxes Accrued | | | (11,847 | ) | | 14,527 | |
Customer Deposits | | | (388 | ) | | 837 | |
Other Current Assets | | | 15,059 | | | (3,047 | ) |
Other Current Liabilities | | | (710 | ) | | (2,783 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 49,067 | | | 51,416 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (24,323 | ) | | (18,117 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | - | | | 564 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 1,033 | | | - | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (23,290 | ) | | (17,553 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | - | | | (24,036 | ) |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | (12,161 | ) | | (6,391 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (12,626 | ) | | (2,000 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (52 | ) | | (52 | ) |
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities | | | (24,839 | ) | | (32,479 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 938 | | | 1,384 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | - | | | 2 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 938 | | $ | 1,386 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: | | | |
Cash paid (received) for interest net of capitalized amounts was $9,014,000 and $11,139,000 and for income taxes was $21,865,000 and $(412,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions in 2005 and 2004 were $171,000 and $122,000, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $546,000 and $(285,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to TNC’s condensed financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to TNC.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring | Note 4 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 22 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (32 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 12 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (5 | ) | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 2 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (23 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 10 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 1 | | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | 6 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 16 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 24 | |
Net Income increased by $2 million to $24 million in the second quarter of 2005 in comparison to the second quarter of 2004. The key drivers of the increase were a $16 million net decrease in Operating Expenses and Other and a $9 million decrease in Income Tax Expense partially offset by a $23 million decrease in gross margin.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased by $32 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to our higher MLR share caused by the increase in our peak demand that was established in December 2004 resulting in a $19 million increase in capacity settlement payments under the Interconnection Agreement. In addition, there was a $9 million decrease in fuel margins resulting from higher fuel costs. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales for 2005 increased by $12 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to higher physical sales caused by our new peak demand as well as higher optimization activity. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $5 million primarily due to the elimination of $11 million of revenues related to through and out rates partially offset by an increase of $6 million in revenues due to replacement SECA rates. See “FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates” for additional discussion of these FERC rate changes. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $10 million primarily due to a decrease in storm restoration and a reduction in planned maintenance in comparison to 2004 at Amos, Clinch River and Glen Lyn plants partially offset by an increase in PJM scheduling fees and an increase in transmission expenses related to the AEP Transmission Equalization Agreement. |
· | Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net increased $6 million primarily due to the accrual of carrying costs on deferred Virginia environmental and reliability charges. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 27.9% and 46.0% respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to an investment tax credit adjustment in 2004 as a result of the Virginia SCC extending the regulatory transition period and a decrease in 2005 state income taxes as a result of recording the effects of Ohio House Bill 66, which phases-out the Ohio Franchise Tax. Participation in the system integration agreement subjects us to Ohio Franchise Tax.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 87 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (65 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 31 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (13 | ) | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 3 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (44 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 2 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | 2 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 25 | |
| | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 71 | |
Net Income decreased by $16 million to $71 million in the six months ended June 30, 2005 in comparison to the six months ended June 30, 2004. The key drivers of the decrease were a $44 million decrease in gross margin partially offset by a $25 million decrease in income taxes.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased by $65 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to our higher MLR share caused by the increase in our peak demand that was established in December 2004 resulting in a $34 million increase in capacity settlement payments under the Interconnection Agreement. In addition, there was a $26 million decrease in fuel margins resulting from higher fuel costs. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales for 2005 increased by $31 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to higher physical sales caused by our new peak demand as well as higher optimization activity. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $13 million primarily due to the elimination of $23 million of revenues related to through and out rates partially offset by an increase of $10 million due to replacement SECA rates. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 2005 and 2004 were 32.2% and 40.2% respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to an investment tax credit adjustment in 2004 as a result of the Virginia SCC extending the regulatory transition period and a decrease in 2005 state income taxes as a result of recording the effects of Ohio House Bill 66, which phases-out the Ohio Franchise Tax. Participation in the system integration agreement subjects us to Ohio Franchise Tax.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
First Mortgage Bonds | Baa1 | | BBB | | A- |
Senior Unsecured Debt | Baa2 | | BBB | | BBB+ |
Cash Flow
Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | $ | 536 | | $ | 4,561 | |
Cash Flows From (Used For): | | | | | | | |
Operating Activities | | | 75,113 | | | 229,420 | |
Investing Activities | | | (259,312 | ) | | (163,509 | ) |
Financing Activities | | | 184,944 | | | (66,841 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 745 | | | (930 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 1,281 | | $ | 3,631 | |
Operating Activities
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $75 million in 2005. We produced income of $71 million during the period and noncash expense items of $96 million for Depreciation and Amortization partially offset by Pension Contributions of $40 million. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in working capital had no significant items.
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $229 million in 2004. We produced income of $87 million during the period and had a noncash expense item of $95 million for Depreciation and Amortization. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in working capital had no significant items.
Investing Activities
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities during 2005 and 2004 primarily reflect our Construction Expenditures of $268 million and $205 million, respectively. Construction Expenditures are primarily for projects to improve service reliability for transmission and distribution, as well as environmental upgrades. In 2005 and 2004, capital projects for transmission expenditures are primarily related to the Jacksons Ferry-Wyoming 765 kV transmission line. Environmental upgrades include the installation of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) equipment on Amos Unit 1 and the flue gas desulfurization project at the Mountaineer Plant. For the remainder of 2005, we expect our Construction Expenditures to be approximately $430 million.
Financing Activities
In 2005, we issued three Senior Unsecured Notes totaling $600 million with varying interest rates. We also issued Notes Payable - Affiliates of $100 million and received a capital contribution from our parent of $100 million. We retired $450 million of Senior Unsecured Notes with an interest rate of 4.80% and retired three First Mortgage Bonds totaling $125 million with varying interest rates. In addition, we repaid $34 million of Advances from Affiliates.
In 2004, we retired $45 million of First Mortgage Bonds and $40 million of Installment Purchase Contracts with an interest rate of 7.13% and 5.45%, respectively. In addition, we received $69 million of Advances from Affiliates and paid $50 million in Common Stock Dividends.
Financing Activity
Long-term debt issuances and retirements during the first six months of 2005 were:
Issuances
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Senior Unsecured Notes | | $ | 250,000 | | | 5.00 | | | 2017 | |
Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 200,000 | | | 4.95 | | | 2015 | |
Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 150,000 | | | 4.40 | | | 2010 | |
Notes Payable - Affiliated | | | 100,000 | | | 4.708 | | | 2010 | |
Retirements
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Senior Unsecured Notes | | $ | 450,000 | | | 4.80 | | | 2005 | |
First Mortgage Bonds | | | 50,000 | | | 8.00 | | | 2005 | |
First Mortgage Bonds | | | 45,000 | | | 8.00 | | | 2025 | |
First Mortgage Bonds | | | 30,000 | | | 6.89 | | | 2005 | |
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the issuances and retirements discussed above.
Significant Factors
Virginia Environmental and Reliability Costs
In April 2004, the Virginia Electric Restructuring Act was amended to include a provision which permits recovery, during the extended capped rate period ending December 31, 2010, of incremental environmental compliance and transmission and distribution (T&D) system reliability (E&R) costs prudently incurred after July 1, 2004. On July 1, 2005, we filed a request with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (Virginia SCC) seeking approval for the recovery of $62 million in incremental E&R costs through June 30, 2006. Approximately $14 million of the amount requested represents incremental E&R costs for the twelve months ending June 30, 2005 and $48 million represents projected incremental E&R costs to be incurred for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006. The $62 million request relates to environmental controls on coal-fired generators to meet the first phase of the Clean Air Interstate Rule and Clean Air Mercury Rule finalized earlier this year, recovery of the incremental cost of the Jacksons Ferry-Wyoming 765 kV transmission line construction and other incremental T&D system reliability costs.
We requested that a twelve-month E&R recovery factor be applied to electric service bills on an interim basis beginning August 1, 2005. If approved, the recovery factor will be applied as a 9.18% surcharge to customer bills. We proposed the difference between the actual incremental costs incurred and the cost recovered be subject to future rate adjustment.
On July 14, 2005, the Virginia SCC issued an order that established a procedural schedule in our filing including the convening of a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The order provided that no portion of our application should become effective pending further decision of the Virginia SCC. Each party to the proceeding may file legal arguments on or before September 6, 2005, on whether and, under what circumstances, the Virginia SCC has the authority to make effective, on an interim basis subject to refund, any portion of our requested rate change. We are unable to predict the final outcome of this proceeding. If the Virginia SCC denies recovery of net incremental amounts deferred, it would adversely affect future results of operations and cash flows.
West Virginia Rate Case
On July 1, 2005, WPCo and we formally notified the Public Service Commission of West Virginia of our intent to file a joint general rate case for increases in retail rates in the third quarter of 2005. The filing will include, among other things, a request to reinstate the suspended expanded fuel, net energy and purchased power clause and to provide for scheduled rate recovery of significant environmental and transmission expenditures. As of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had $52 million of previously over-recovered fuel, net energy and purchased power costs recorded in Regulatory Liabilities - Over-recovery of Fuel Cost on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We are unable to predict the ultimate effect of this filing on revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 54,124 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (10,478 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | 682 | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (294 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | 15,177 | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | 3,593 | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 62,804 | |
Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (9,301 | ) |
DETM Assignment (g) | | | (18,943 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 34,560 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
(g) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Hedges | | DETM Assignment (b) | | Total (c) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 91,499 | | $ | 486 | | $ | - | | $ | 91,985 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 164,321 | | | 100 | | | - | | | 164,421 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 255,820 | | | 586 | | | - | | | 256,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (84,208 | ) | | (8,578 | ) | | (6,373 | ) | | (99,159 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (108,808 | ) | | (1,309 | ) | | (12,570 | ) | | (122,687 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (193,016 | ) | | (9,887 | ) | | (18,943 | ) | | (221,846 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 62,804 | | $ | (9,301 | ) | $ | (18,943 | ) | $ | 34,560 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
(b) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
(c) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (10,546 | ) | $ | (85 | ) | $ | 8,362 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (2,269 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 22,863 | | | 32,936 | | | 11,448 | | | 11,743 | | | - | | | - | | | 78,990 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (11,715 | ) | | (17,016 | ) | | (4,753 | ) | | 1,575 | | | 9,970 | | | 8,022 | | | (13,917 | ) |
Total | | $ | 602 | | $ | 15,835 | | $ | 15,057 | | $ | 13,318 | | $ | 9,970 | | $ | 8,022 | | $ | 62,804 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $8.5 million of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
We employ the use of interest rate forward and swap transactions in order to manage interest rate exposure on anticipated borrowings of fixed-rate debt. We do not hedge all interest rate risk.
We employ forward contracts as cash flow hedges to lock-in prices on certain transactions which have been denominated in foreign currencies where deemed necessary. We do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | | Foreign Currency | | Interest Rate | | Total | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 2,422 | | $ | (176 | ) | $ | (11,570 | ) | $ | (9,324 | ) |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (3,692 | ) | | - | | | (6,327 | ) | | (10,019 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (4,380 | ) | | 2 | | | 515 | | | (3,863 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (5,650 | ) | $ | (174 | ) | $ | (17,382 | ) | $ | (23,206 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes above. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $7,533 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $1,162 | | $1,391 | | $679 | | $399 | | $577 | | $1,883 | | $812 | | $277 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $113 million and $99 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or consolidated financial position.
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 439,548 | | $ | 414,865 | | $ | 943,689 | | $ | 888,090 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 55,979 | | | 51,047 | | | 108,917 | | | 104,929 | |
TOTAL | | | 495,527 | | | 465,912 | | | 1,052,606 | | | 993,019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 123,017 | | | 98,694 | | | 236,398 | | | 209,405 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 26,732 | | | 17,786 | | | 54,965 | | | 34,430 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | 107,023 | | | 87,793 | | | 233,986 | | | 178,280 | |
Other Operation | | | 77,284 | | | 72,058 | | | 148,292 | | | 140,800 | |
Maintenance | | | 37,266 | | | 52,933 | | | 84,456 | | | 94,253 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 46,491 | | | 47,231 | | | 96,450 | | | 95,144 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 23,322 | | | 23,499 | | | 47,361 | | | 46,952 | |
Income Taxes | | | 8,756 | | | 19,836 | | | 34,998 | | | 60,276 | |
TOTAL | | | 449,891 | | | 419,830 | | | 936,906 | | | 859,540 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 45,636 | | | 46,082 | | | 115,700 | | | 133,479 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 8,768 | | | 3,152 | | | 12,255 | | | 8,699 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 2,441 | | | 3,208 | | | 7,004 | | | 5,741 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Expense (Credit) | | | 605 | | | (1,263 | ) | | (1,278 | ) | | (1,625 | ) |
Interest Charges | | | 27,145 | | | 25,463 | | | 51,344 | | | 50,900 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME | | | 24,213 | | | 21,826 | | | 70,885 | | | 87,162 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements, Including Capital Stock Expense and Other Expense | | | 905 | | | 798 | | | 1,702 | | | 1,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 23,308 | | $ | 21,028 | | $ | 69,183 | | $ | 85,541 | |
The common stock of APCo is wholly-owned by AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 260,458 | | $ | 719,899 | | $ | 408,718 | | $ | (52,088 | ) | $ | 1,336,987 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (50,000 | ) | | | | | (50,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (400 | ) | | | | | (400 | ) |
Capital Stock Expense | | | | | | 1,221 | | | (1,221 | ) | | | | | - | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,286,587 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $2,402 | | | | | | | | | | | | (4,462 | ) | | (4,462 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 87,162 | | | | | | 87,162 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 82,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 260,458 | | $ | 721,120 | | $ | 444,259 | | $ | (56,550 | ) | $ | 1,369,287 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 260,458 | | $ | 722,314 | | $ | 508,618 | | $ | (81,672 | ) | $ | 1,409,718 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Contribution from Parent | | | | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | | 100,000 | |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (400 | ) | | | | | (400 | ) |
Capital Stock Expense and Other | | | | | | 2,447 | | | (1,302 | ) | | | | | 1,145 | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,510,463 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $7,474 | | | | | | | | | | | | (13,882 | ) | | (13,882 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 70,885 | | | | | | 70,885 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 57,003 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 260,458 | | $ | 824,761 | | $ | 577,801 | | $ | (95,554 | ) | $ | 1,567,466 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Production | | $ | 2,689,055 | | $ | 2,502,273 | |
Transmission | | | 1,262,915 | | | 1,255,390 | |
Distribution | | | 2,104,939 | | | 2,070,377 | |
General | | | 294,275 | | | 302,474 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 390,272 | | | 399,116 | |
Total | | | 6,741,456 | | | 6,529,630 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 2,475,900 | | | 2,443,218 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 4,265,556 | | | 4,086,412 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 20,743 | | | 20,378 | |
Other Investments | | | 12,951 | | | 18,775 | |
TOTAL | | | 33,694 | | | 39,153 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 1,281 | | | 536 | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | 167 | | | 1,133 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 149,541 | | | 126,422 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 114,762 | | | 140,950 | |
Accrued Unbilled Revenues | | | 34,017 | | | 51,427 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 1,653 | | | 1,264 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (2,181 | ) | | (5,561 | ) |
Risk Management Assets | | | 91,985 | | | 81,811 | |
Fuel | | | 73,426 | | | 45,756 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 43,849 | | | 45,644 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 13,227 | | | 8,329 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 21,228 | | | 12,192 | |
TOTAL | | | 542,955 | | | 509,903 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Asset, Net | | | 342,714 | | | 343,415 | |
Transition Regulatory Assets | | | 23,345 | | | 25,467 | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 18,697 | | | 18,157 | |
Other | | | 62,316 | | | 36,368 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 164,421 | | | 81,245 | |
Emission Allowances | | | 49,257 | | | 38,931 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 31,746 | | | 37,071 | |
Deferred Charges and Other | | | 9,480 | | | 23,796 | |
TOTAL | | | 701,976 | | | 604,450 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 5,544,181 | | $ | 5,239,918 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | | | |
Common Stock - No par value: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 30,000,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 13,499,500 shares | | $ | 260,458 | | $ | 260,458 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 824,761 | | | 722,314 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 577,801 | | | 508,618 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (95,554 | ) | | (81,672 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 1,567,466 | | | 1,409,718 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | 17,784 | | | 17,784 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 1,585,250 | | | 1,427,502 | |
Long-term Debt: | | | | | | | |
Nonaffiliated | | | 1,705,480 | | | 1,254,588 | |
Affiliated | | | 100,000 | | | - | |
Total Long-term Debt | | | 1,805,480 | | | 1,254,588 | |
TOTAL | | | 3,390,730 | | | 2,682,090 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Nonaffiliated | | | 100,010 | | | 530,010 | |
Advances from Affiliates | | | 176,692 | | | 211,060 | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 167,684 | | | 130,710 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 74,517 | | | 76,314 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 99,159 | | | 89,136 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 60,557 | | | 90,404 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 23,817 | | | 21,076 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 58,269 | | | 42,822 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 6,016 | | | 6,742 | |
Other | | | 51,015 | | | 56,645 | |
TOTAL | | | 817,736 | | | 1,254,919 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 862,567 | | | 852,536 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 88,912 | | | 95,763 | |
Over-recovery of Fuel Cost | | | 52,041 | | | 57,843 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 28,114 | | | 30,382 | |
Unrealized Gain on Forward Commitments | | | 33,236 | | | 23,270 | |
Employee Benefits and Pension Obligations | | | 92,406 | | | 130,530 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 122,687 | | | 57,349 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 25,576 | | | 24,626 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 11,101 | | | 13,136 | |
Deferred Credits | | | 19,075 | | | 17,474 | |
TOTAL | | | 1,335,715 | | | 1,302,909 | |
| | | | | | | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 5,544,181 | | $ | 5,239,918 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 70,885 | | $ | 87,162 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 96,450 | | | 95,144 | |
Accretion Expense | | | 950 | | | 859 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 18,206 | | | 24,377 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (2,268 | ) | | 2,090 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 5,325 | | | 5,703 | |
Pension Contributions | | | (39,875 | ) | | (348 | ) |
Pension and Postemployment Benefit Reserves | | | 1,714 | | | (3,041 | ) |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | (13,473 | ) | | 5,615 | |
Over/Under Fuel Recovery | | | (8,759 | ) | | 607 | |
Carrying Costs on Stranded Net Assets | | | (4,065 | ) | | - | |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (11,945 | ) | | (11,419 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (23,979 | ) | | 9,559 | |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 16,710 | | | 29,423 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | (25,875 | ) | | (21,872 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | 27,026 | | | (32,223 | ) |
Taxes Accrued | | | (29,847 | ) | | 27,674 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 15,447 | | | 11,623 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 2,741 | | | 36 | |
Other Current Assets | | | (13,897 | ) | | 6,425 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | (6,358 | ) | | (7,974 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 75,113 | | | 229,420 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (268,009 | ) | | (204,648 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | 966 | | | 40,615 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 7,731 | | | 524 | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (259,312 | ) | | (163,509 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt - Nonaffiliated | | | 594,717 | | | - | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt - Affiliated | | | 100,000 | | | - | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | (575,005 | ) | | (85,005 | ) |
Capital Contribution from Parent | | | 100,000 | | | - | |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | (34,368 | ) | | 68,564 | |
Dividends Paid on Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (400 | ) | | (400 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | - | | | (50,000 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities | | | 184,944 | | | (66,841 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 745 | | | (930 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 536 | | | 4,561 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 1,281 | | $ | 3,631 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid for interest net of capitalized amounts was $45,064,000 and $46,739,000 and for income taxes was $47,461,000 and $3,946,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions in 2005 and 2004 were $748,000 and $910,000, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $8,151,000 and $(3,646,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to APCo’s condensed consolidated financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to APCo.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Income Taxes | Note 10 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 31 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (5 | ) | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (5 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 4 | | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 1 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (5 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 9 | | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | 4 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (3 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 35 | |
Net Income increased $4 million to $35 million in 2005. The key drivers of the increase were a $9 million decrease in Depreciation and Amortization and a $4 million increase in Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net partially offset by a $5 million decrease in gross margin.
The major components of our decrease in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins were $5 million less than the prior period primarily due to lower fuel margins partially offset by lower capacity settlement costs. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $5 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. See “FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates” for additional discussion of these FERC rate changes. |
· | Off-system Sales margins increased $4 million primarily due to favorable price margins. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Depreciation and Amortization expense decreased $9 million primarily due to the order in the rate stabilization plan which resulted in a reversal of unused shopping credits of $18 million partially offset by the establishment of a $7 million regulatory liability to benefit low income customers and for economic development. |
· | Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net increased $4 million primarily due to the establishment of a regulatory asset for carrying costs on environmental capital expenditures. |
Income Tax
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 35.0% and 33.6%, respectively. The difference in the 2004 effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The effective tax rates remained relatively flat for the comparative period.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 76 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (11 | ) | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (11 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 6 | | | | |
Other Revenues | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (17 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 11 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 8 | | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | 6 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 23 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 82 | |
Net Income increased $6 million to $82 million in 2005. The increase is primarily due to an $11 million decrease in Other Operation and Maintenance expenses, an $8 million decrease in Depreciation and Amortization and a $6 million increase in Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net partially offset by a decrease in gross margin of $17 million.
The major components of our decrease in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins were $11 million less than the prior period primarily due to lower fuel margins partially offset by lower capacity settlement costs. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $11 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. |
· | Off-system Sales margins increased $6 million primarily due to favorable price margins. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $11 million primarily due to lower expenditures than estimated for storm expenses from the major ice storm in December 2004, a decrease in transmission expenses related to the AEP Transmission Equalization Agreement, and the settlement and cancellation of the corporate owned life insurance policy in February 2005. |
· | Depreciation and Amortization expense decreased $8 million primarily due to the order in the rate stabilization plan which resulted in a reversal of unused shopping credits of $18 million partially offset by the establishment of a $7 million regulatory liability to benefit low income customers and for economic development. |
· | Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net increased $6 million primarily due to the establishment of a regulatory asset for carrying costs on environmental capital expenditures offset by lower margins on risk management activities. |
Income Tax
The effective tax rates for the first six months of 2005 and 2004 were 33.2% and 35.1%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to changes in permanent differences and state income taxes.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
Senior Unsecured Debt | A3 | | BBB | | A- |
Financing Activity
There were no long-term debt issuances or retirements during the first six months of 2005.
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end.
Significant Factors
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 30,919 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (7,395 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | 599 | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (153 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | 8,160 | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | - | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 32,130 | |
Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (4,502 | ) |
DETM Assignment (g) | | | (9,694 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 17,934 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
(g) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Cash Flow Hedges | | DETM Assignment (b) | | Total (c) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 46,828 | | $ | 177 | | $ | - | | $ | 47,005 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 84,091 | | | 51 | | | - | | | 84,142 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 130,919 | | | 228 | | | - | | | 131,147 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (43,099 | ) | | (4,322 | ) | | (3,261 | ) | | (50,682 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (55,690 | ) | | (408 | ) | | (6,433 | ) | | (62,531 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (98,789 | ) | | (4,730 | ) | | (9,694 | ) | | (113,213 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 32,130 | | $ | (4,502 | ) | $ | (9,694 | ) | $ | 17,934 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow Hedges. |
(b) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
(c) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (5,397 | ) | $ | (44 | ) | $ | 4,279 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (1,162 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 11,698 | | | 16,857 | | | 5,854 | | | 6,009 | | | - | | | - | | | 40,418 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (5,991 | ) | | (8,712 | ) | | (2,436 | ) | | 806 | | | 5,102 | | | 4,105 | | | (7,126 | ) |
Total | | $ | 310 | | $ | 8,101 | | $ | 7,697 | | $ | 6,815 | | $ | 5,102 | | $ | 4,105 | | $ | 32,130 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $4.4 million of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 1,393 | |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (2,044 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (2,241 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (2,892 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $2,659 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $595 | | $712 | | $347 | | $204 | | $332 | | $1,083 | | $467 | | $160 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates, primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates, was $39 million and $48 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or financial position.
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 339,969 | | $ | 337,387 | | $ | 680,125 | | $ | 681,465 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 20,918 | | | 21,333 | | | 45,011 | | | 39,952 | |
TOTAL | | | 360,887 | | | 358,720 | | | 725,136 | | | 721,417 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 46,558 | | | 51,159 | | | 107,910 | | | 92,796 | |
Fuel from Affiliates for Electric Generation | | | - | | | 1,755 | | | - | | | 10,603 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 8,703 | | | 4,769 | | | 17,906 | | | 9,450 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | 95,172 | | | 85,706 | | | 174,947 | | | 167,421 | |
Other Operation | | | 58,302 | | | 59,390 | | | 107,070 | | | 117,263 | |
Maintenance | | | 26,700 | | | 25,944 | | | 42,084 | | | 42,770 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 27,333 | | | 36,445 | | | 65,531 | | | 73,263 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 32,913 | | | 32,726 | | | 69,075 | | | 68,052 | |
Income Taxes | | | 18,047 | | | 16,197 | | | 38,469 | | | 40,662 | |
TOTAL | | | 313,728 | | | 314,091 | | | 622,992 | | | 622,280 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 47,159 | | | 44,629 | | | 102,144 | | | 99,137 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 578 | | | 650 | | | 5,788 | | | 5,617 | |
Carrying Costs Income | | | 4,158 | | | 120 | | | 6,916 | | | 231 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 986 | | | 859 | | | 1,742 | | | 1,593 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Expense (Credit) | | | 590 | | | (628 | ) | | 2,407 | | | 291 | |
Interest Charges | | | 15,668 | | | 14,413 | | | 28,580 | | | 27,227 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME | | | 34,651 | | | 30,755 | | | 82,119 | | | 75,874 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements including Capital Stock Expense and Other Expense | | | 1,858 | | | 254 | | | 2,112 | | | 508 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 32,793 | | $ | 30,501 | | $ | 80,007 | | $ | 75,366 | |
The common stock of CSPCo is wholly-owned by AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 41,026 | | $ | 576,400 | | $ | 326,782 | | $ | (46,327 | ) | $ | 897,881 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (62,500 | ) | | | | | (62,500 | ) |
Capital Stock Expense | | | | | | 508 | | | (508 | ) | | | | | - | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 835,381 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $1,290 | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,397 | ) | | (2,397 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 75,874 | | | | | | 75,874 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 73,477 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 41,026 | | $ | 576,908 | | $ | 339,648 | | $ | (48,724 | ) | $ | 908,858 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 41,026 | | $ | 577,415 | | $ | 341,025 | | $ | (60,816 | ) | $ | 898,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (57,000 | ) | | | | | (57,000 | ) |
Capital Stock Expense and Other | | | | | | 2,112 | | | (2,112 | ) | | | | | - | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 841,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $2,307 | | | | | | | | | | | | (4,285 | ) | | (4,285 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 82,119 | | | | | | 82,119 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 77,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 41,026 | | $ | 579,527 | | $ | 364,032 | | $ | (65,101 | ) | $ | 919,484 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Production | | $ | 1,716,269 | | $ | 1,658,552 | |
Transmission | | | 444,161 | | | 432,714 | |
Distribution | | | 1,323,790 | | | 1,300,252 | |
General | | | 164,354 | | | 167,985 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 102,952 | | | 131,743 | |
Total | | | 3,751,526 | | | 3,691,246 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 1,510,315 | | | 1,471,950 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 2,241,211 | | | 2,219,296 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 21,817 | | | 22,322 | |
Other Investments | | | 4,105 | | | 5,147 | |
TOTAL | | | 25,922 | | | 27,469 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 694 | | | 25 | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | - | | | 33 | |
Advances to Affiliates | | | 62,172 | | | 141,550 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 42,718 | | | 41,130 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 57,540 | | | 72,854 | |
Accrued Unbilled Revenues | | | 11,527 | | | 19,580 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 1,117 | | | 1,145 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (555 | ) | | (674 | ) |
Fuel | | | 35,671 | | | 34,026 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 33,835 | | | 37,137 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 47,005 | | | 46,631 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 6,769 | | | 4,848 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 16,234 | | | 11,499 | |
TOTAL | | | 314,727 | | | 409,784 | |
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DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Asset, Net | | | 17,591 | | | 16,481 | |
Transition Regulatory Assets | | | 159,269 | | | 156,676 | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 12,772 | | | 13,155 | |
Other | | | 47,414 | | | 25,691 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 84,142 | | | 46,735 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 32,544 | | | 64,754 | |
Deferred Charges and Other | | | 47,762 | | | 49,855 | |
TOTAL | | | 401,494 | | | 373,347 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 2,983,354 | | $ | 3,029,896 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - No par value: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 24,000,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 16,410,426 shares | | $ | 41,026 | | $ | 41,026 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 579,527 | | | 577,415 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 364,032 | | | 341,025 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (65,101 | ) | | (60,816 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 919,484 | | | 898,650 | |
Preferred Stock - No Shares Outstanding | | | - | | | - | |
Authorized - 2,500,000 shares at $100 par value | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 7,000,000 shares at $25 par value | | | | | | | |
Total Shareholder’s Equity | | | 919,484 | | | 898,650 | |
Long-term Debt: | | | | | | | |
Nonaffiliated | | | 851,757 | | | 851,626 | |
Affiliated | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
Total Long-term Debt | | | 951,757 | | | 951,626 | |
TOTAL | | | 1,871,241 | | | 1,850,276 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Nonaffiliated | | | 36,000 | | | 36,000 | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 51,674 | | | 63,606 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 54,920 | | | 45,745 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 32,508 | | | 24,890 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 102,195 | | | 195,284 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 16,615 | | | 16,320 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 50,682 | | | 42,172 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 3,402 | | | 3,854 | |
Other | | | 25,451 | | | 24,338 | |
TOTAL | | | 373,447 | | | 452,209 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 446,650 | | | 464,545 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 106,850 | | | 103,104 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 26,612 | | | 27,933 | |
Other | | | 22,104 | | | - | |
Employee Benefits and Pension Obligations | | | 37,813 | | | 62,778 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 62,531 | | | 32,731 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 7,488 | | | 8,660 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 12,006 | | | 11,585 | |
Deferred Credits and Other | | | 16,612 | | | 16,075 | |
TOTAL | | | 738,666 | | | 727,411 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 2,983,354 | | $ | 3,029,896 | |
| | | | | | | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 82,119 | | $ | 75,874 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 65,531 | | | 73,263 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | (1,593 | ) | | 8,642 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (1,321 | ) | | (1,473 | ) |
Pension and Postemployment Benefit Reserves | | | 257 | | | (2,674 | ) |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 32,210 | | | 30,763 | |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | (5,171 | ) | | 1,611 | |
Carrying Costs Income | | | (6,916 | ) | | (231 | ) |
Pension Contributions | | | (25,222 | ) | | (8 | ) |
Gain on Sale of Assets | | | (1,352 | ) | | (1,786 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (19,416 | ) | | (19,464 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | 3,536 | | | (809 | ) |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 21,688 | | | 20,483 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | 1,657 | | | (13,704 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | (2,180 | ) | | (20,128 | ) |
Taxes Accrued | | | (93,089 | ) | | (18,790 | ) |
Customer Deposits | | | 7,618 | | | 6,745 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 295 | | | 5 | |
Other Current Assets | | | (6,656 | ) | | 3,230 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | 661 | | | (2,894 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 52,656 | | | 138,655 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (78,061 | ) | | (66,693 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | 33 | | | 18 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 3,663 | | | 2,244 | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (74,365 | ) | | (64,431 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | 79,378 | | | (558 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (57,000 | ) | | (62,500 | ) |
Issuance of Long-term Debt | | | - | | | 43,095 | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | - | | | (54,695 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities | | | 22,378 | | | (74,658 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 669 | | | (434 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 25 | | | 3,377 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 694 | | $ | 2,943 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid (received) for interest net of capitalized amounts was $27,390,000 and $25,131,000 and for income taxes was $78,019,000 and $(3,747,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions were $343,000 and $162,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $(577,000) and $44,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to CSPCo’s condensed consolidated financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to CSPCo.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring | Note 4 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Acquisitions, Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale | Note 7 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Income Taxes | Note 10 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 27 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | 11 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (5 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 4 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 2 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (3 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 36 | |
Net Income increased $9 million to $36 million in the second quarter of 2005. The key drivers of the increase were a $6 million increase in gross margin and a $4 million decrease in Other Operation and Maintenance expenses.
The major components of our increase in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins increased $11 million primarily due to an increase in capacity settlement payments received under the Interconnection Agreement related to the increase in an affiliate’s peak. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $5 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. See “FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates” for additional discussion of these FERC rate changes. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $4 million primarily due to lower distribution maintenance expense reflecting the effect of 2004 storm damage. |
· | Interest Charges decreased $2 million primarily due to lower long-term debt outstanding and lower interest rates. |
Income Tax
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 34.8% and 36.7%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to lower state and local income taxes.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 70 | |
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Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | 16 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (12 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales and Other Revenues | | | 3 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | 7 | |
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Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | (3 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | (2 | ) | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | (4 | ) | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 4 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | (5 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 3 | |
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 75 | |
Net Income increased $5 million to $75 million in the first six months of 2005. The key driver of the increase was a $7 million increase in gross margin.
The major components of our increase in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins increased $16 million primarily due to a $21 million increase in capacity settlement payments received under the Interconnection Agreement related to the increase in an affiliate’s peak partially offset by an increase in unrecovered fuel costs due to fuel caps in our Indiana jurisdiction. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $12 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses increased $3 million primarily due to a $6 million increase in distribution maintenance mainly for January 2005 storm damage expenses and $4 million of accruals for employee severance costs partially offset by the settlement and cancellation of COLI policies in February 2005. |
· | Taxes Other Than Income Taxes increased $2 million primarily due to a $1 million increase in property taxes and a $1 million increase in payroll-related taxes. |
· | Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net declined $4 million reflecting lower margins on risk management transactions. |
· | Interest Charges decreased $4 million primarily due to lower long-term debt outstanding and lower interest rates. |
The effective tax rates for the first six months of 2005 and 2004 were 33.9% and 37.3%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to lower state and local income taxes and changes in permanent differences including COLI.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
Senior Unsecured Debt | Baa2 | | BBB | | BBB |
Cash Flow
Cash flows for the first six months of 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | $ | 465 | | $ | 3,899 | |
Cash Flows From (Used For): | | | | | | | |
Operating Activities | | | 67,046 | | | 266,994 | |
Investing Activities | | | (111,578 | ) | | (84,403 | ) |
Financing Activities | | | 44,605 | | | (183,319 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 73 | | | (728 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 538 | | $ | 3,171 | |
Operating Activities
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $67 million for the first six months of 2005. We produced Net Income of $75 million during the period including noncash expense items of $109 million for depreciation, amortization and accretion. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in these asset and liability accounts relates to a number of items; the most significant were contributions of $31 million to our pension trust, $99 million of federal income tax payments, partially offset by a net change in accounts receivable and payable of $15 million. Our affiliates paid receivables related to emission allowances during the first half of 2005.
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $267 million in 2004. We produced Net Income of $70 million during the period and noncash expense items of $105 million for depreciation, amortization and accretion. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The activity in working capital relates to a number of items; the most significant relates to Taxes Accrued. During 2004, we did not make any federal income tax payments for our 2004 federal income tax liability since the AEP Consolidated tax group was not required to make any 2004 quarterly estimated federal income tax payments.
Investing Activities
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities during 2005 were $112 million due to Construction Expenditures. Construction Expenditures were primarily for nuclear generation, transmission and distribution assets to upgrade or replace equipment and improve reliability. For the remainder of 2005, we expect our construction expenditures to be approximately $200 million.
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities were $84 million in 2004 for Construction Expenditures.
Financing Activities
During the first six months of 2005, we used cash of $61 million to retire preferred stock and $42 million to pay common dividends. These activities and our Construction Expenditures were supported by additional borrowing from the Utility Money Pool of $148 million. There were no long-term debt issuances or retirements during the first six months of 2005.
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities were $183 million in 2004. We used cash from operations to repay short-term debt, retire long-term debt and pay common dividends.
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Under a limited set of circumstances we enter into off-balance sheet arrangements to accelerate cash collections, reduce operational expenses and spread risk of loss to third parties. Our current policy restricts the use of off-balance sheet financing entities or structures to traditional operating lease arrangements and sales of customer accounts receivable that are entered in the normal course of business. Our off-balance sheet arrangements have not changed significantly since year-end. For complete information on our off-balance sheet arrangements see “Off-balance Sheet Arrangements” in “Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis” section of our 2004 Annual Report.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the $61 million retirement of preferred stock.
Significant Factors
I&M Indiana Settlement Agreement
In 2004, the IURC ordered the continuation of the fixed fuel adjustment charge on an interim basis through March 2005, pending the outcome of negotiations. Certain of the parties to the negotiations reached a settlement and signed an agreement on March 10, 2005 and filed the agreement with the IURC on March 14, 2005. The IURC approved the agreement on June 1, 2005.
The approved settlement caps fuel rates for the March 2004 through June 2007 billing months at an increasing rate that includes 8.609 mills per KWH reflected in base rates. The settlement provides that the total capped fuel rates will be 9.88 mills per KWH from January 2005 through December 2005, 10.26 mills per KWH from January 2006 through December 2006, and 10.63 mills per KWH from January 2007 through June 2007. Pursuant to a separate IURC order, we began billing the 9.88 mills per KWH total fuel rate on an interim basis effective with the April 2005 billing month. In accordance with the agreement, the October 2005 through March 2006 factor will be adjusted for the delayed implementation of the 2005 factor.
The settlement agreement also covers certain events at the Cook Plant. The settlement provides that if an outage of greater than 60 days occurs at Cook Plant, the recovery of actual monthly fuel costs will be in effect for the outage period beyond 60 days, capped by the average AEP System Pool Primary Energy Rate (Primary Energy Rate), the ratio of the sum of fuel and one half maintenance expenses incurred by the pool members to the total kilowatt-hours of net generation, excluding us, as defined by the AEP System Interconnection Agreement and adjusted for losses. If a second outage greater than 60 days occurs, actual monthly fuel costs capped at the Primary Energy Rate would be recovered through June 2007. Over the term of the settlement, if total actual fuel costs (except during a Cook Plant outage of greater than 60 days) are under the cap prices, the excess will be credited to customers over the next two fuel adjustment clause filings. Under the settlement, fuel costs in excess of the cap price cannot be recovered. If Cook Plant operates at a capacity factor greater than 87% during the fuel cap period, we will receive credit for 30% of the savings produced by that performance.
The settlement agreement also caps base rates from January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007 at the rates in effect as of January 1, 2005. During this cap period, I&M may not implement a general increase in base rates or implement a rider or cost deferral not established in the settlement agreement unless the IURC determines that a significant change in conditions beyond our control occurs or a material impact on I&M occurs as a result of federal, state or local regulation or statute that mandates reliability standards related to transmission or distribution costs.
Our cumulative under recovery for March 2004 through June 2005 recorded as fuel expense is $7 million. If future fuel cost per KWH through June 30, 2007 continue to exceed the caps, or if the base rate cap precludes us from seeking timely rate increases to recover increases in its cost of service through June 30, 2007, our future results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 34,573 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | 62 | |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | - | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (221 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | 263 | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | 1,067 | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 35,744 | |
Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (5,740 | ) |
DETM Assignment (g) | | | (10,839 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 19,165 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
(g) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Hedges | | DETM Assignment (b) | | Total (c) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 52,473 | | $ | 197 | | $ | - | | $ | 52,670 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 94,069 | | | 57 | | | - | | | 94,126 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 146,542 | | | 254 | | | - | | | 146,796 | |
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Current Liabilities | | | (48,293 | ) | | (5,378 | ) | | (3,646 | ) | | (57,317 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (62,505 | ) | | (616 | ) | | (7,193 | ) | | (70,314 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (110,798 | ) | | (5,994 | ) | | (10,839 | ) | | (127,631 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 35,744 | | $ | (5,740 | ) | $ | (10,839 | ) | $ | 19,165 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
(b) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
(c) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (6,034 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | $ | 4,785 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (1,298 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 13,069 | | | 18,926 | | | 6,445 | | | 6,719 | | | - | | | - | | | 45,159 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (6,707 | ) | | (9,820 | ) | | (2,787 | ) | | 902 | | | 5,705 | | | 4,590 | | | (8,117 | ) |
Total | | $ | 328 | | $ | 9,057 | | $ | 8,443 | | $ | 7,621 | | $ | 5,705 | | $ | 4,590 | | $ | 35,744 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $4.9 million of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
We employ the use of interest rate forward and swap transactions in order to manage interest rate exposure on anticipated borrowings of fixed-rate debt. We do not hedge all interest rate exposure.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | | Interest Rate | | Total | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 1,558 | | $ | (5,634 | ) | $ | (4,076 | ) |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (2,285 | ) | | (186 | ) | | (2,471 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (2,506 | ) | | 285 | | | (2,221 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (3,233 | ) | $ | (5,535 | ) | $ | (8,768 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $3,558 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $665 | | $796 | | $388 | | $228 | | $371 | | $1,211 | | $522 | | $178 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates, primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates, was $44 million and $53 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or consolidated financial position.
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 357,500 | | $ | 340,766 | | $ | 719,092 | | $ | 694,588 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 79,858 | | | 65,025 | | | 160,409 | | | 122,670 | |
TOTAL | | | 437,358 | | | 405,791 | | | 879,501 | | | 817,258 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 78,342 | | | 65,582 | | | 156,166 | | | 129,623 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 12,730 | | | 6,191 | | | 24,002 | | | 12,554 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | 71,984 | | | 65,665 | | | 145,993 | | | 128,793 | |
Other Operation | | | 100,026 | | | 106,116 | | | 191,002 | | | 206,966 | |
Maintenance | | | 48,366 | | | 46,276 | | | 102,688 | | | 84,318 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 42,224 | | | 42,696 | | | 84,969 | | | 85,411 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 15,110 | | | 15,472 | | | 32,617 | | | 30,688 | |
Income Taxes | | | 18,326 | | | 14,798 | | | 38,260 | | | 39,097 | |
TOTAL | | | 387,108 | | | 362,796 | | | 775,697 | | | 717,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 50,250 | | | 42,995 | | | 103,804 | | | 99,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 21,709 | | | 19,866 | | | 39,206 | | | 40,454 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 19,238 | | | 17,176 | | | 35,251 | | | 32,027 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Expense | | | 650 | | | 878 | | | 413 | | | 2,491 | |
Interest Charges | | | 16,478 | | | 17,777 | | | 32,084 | | | 35,706 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME | | | 35,593 | | | 27,030 | | | 75,262 | | | 70,038 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements including Capital Stock Expense | | | 107 | | | 119 | | | 225 | | | 237 | |
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EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 35,486 | | $ | 26,911 | | $ | 75,037 | | $ | 69,801 | |
The common stock of I&M is wholly-owned by AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 56,584 | | $ | 858,694 | | $ | 187,875 | | $ | (25,106 | ) | $ | 1,078,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (59,293 | ) | | | | | (59,293 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (169 | ) | | | | | (169 | ) |
Capital Stock Expense | | | | | | 67 | | | (67 | ) | | | | | - | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,018,585 | |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $1,603 | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,978 | ) | | (2,978 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 70,038 | | | | | | 70,038 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 67,060 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 56,584 | | $ | 858,761 | | $ | 198,384 | | $ | (28,084 | ) | $ | 1,085,645 | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 56,584 | | $ | 858,835 | | $ | 221,330 | | $ | (45,251 | ) | $ | 1,091,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (42,000 | ) | | | | | (42,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (169 | ) | | | | | (169 | ) |
Capital Stock Expense and Other | | | | | | 2,455 | | | (56 | ) | | | | | 2,399 | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,051,728 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $2,527 | | | | | | | | | | | | (4,692 | ) | | (4,692 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 75,262 | | | | | | 75,262 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 70,570 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 56,584 | | $ | 861,290 | | $ | 254,367 | | $ | (49,943 | ) | $ | 1,122,298 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Production | | $ | 3,133,714 | | $ | 3,122,883 | |
Transmission | | | 1,012,817 | | | 1,009,551 | |
Distribution | | | 1,012,925 | | | 990,826 | |
General (including nuclear fuel) | | | 273,264 | | | 275,622 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 215,354 | | | 163,515 | |
Total | | | 5,648,074 | | | 5,562,397 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 2,663,174 | | | 2,603,479 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 2,984,900 | | | 2,958,918 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nuclear Decommissioning and Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal Trust Funds | | | 1,095,165 | | | 1,053,439 | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 49,375 | | | 50,440 | |
Other Investments | | | 13,245 | | | 21,848 | |
TOTAL | | | 1,157,785 | | | 1,125,727 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 538 | | | 465 | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | - | | | 46 | |
Advances to Affiliates | | | - | | | 5,093 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 61,968 | | | 62,608 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 100,326 | | | 124,134 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 3,557 | | | 4,339 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (15 | ) | | (187 | ) |
Fuel | | | 25,667 | | | 27,218 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 104,332 | | | 103,342 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 52,670 | | | 52,141 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 7,569 | | | 5,400 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 15,428 | | | 10,541 | |
TOTAL | | | 372,040 | | | 395,140 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Asset, Net | | | 136,468 | | | 147,167 | |
Incremental Nuclear Refueling Outage Expenses, Net | | | 45,002 | | | 44,244 | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 22,712 | | | 21,039 | |
DOE Decontamination Fund | | | 11,640 | | | 14,215 | |
Other | | | 48,440 | | | 31,015 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 94,126 | | | 52,256 | |
Emission Allowances | | | 31,301 | | | 27,093 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 22,009 | | | 22,372 | |
Deferred Charges and Other Assets | | | 16,816 | | | 28,955 | |
TOTAL | | | 428,514 | | | 388,356 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 4,943,239 | | $ | 4,868,141 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - No Par Value: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 2,500,000 Shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 1,400,000 Shares | | $ | 56,584 | | $ | 56,584 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 861,290 | | | 858,835 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 254,367 | | | 221,330 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (49,943 | ) | | (45,251 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 1,122,298 | | | 1,091,498 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | 8,084 | | | 8,084 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 1,130,382 | | | 1,099,582 | |
Long-term Debt | | | 1,315,927 | | | 1,312,843 | |
TOTAL | | | 2,446,309 | | | 2,412,425 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Due Within One Year | | | - | | | 61,445 | |
Advances from Affiliates | | | 143,126 | | | - | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 83,109 | | | 91,472 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 45,996 | | | 51,066 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 35,079 | | | 29,366 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 54,263 | | | 123,159 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 13,152 | | | 12,465 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 57,317 | | | 47,174 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 6,009 | | | 6,124 | |
Other | | | 57,067 | | | 70,237 | |
TOTAL | | | 495,118 | | | 492,508 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 306,028 | | | 315,730 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 287,280 | | | 280,054 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 79,138 | | | 82,802 | |
Excess ARO for Nuclear Decommissioning | | | 259,103 | | | 245,175 | |
Unrealized Gain on Forward Commitments | | | 45,611 | | | 35,534 | |
Other | | | 33,097 | | | 33,695 | |
Deferred Gain on Sale and Leaseback - Rockport Plant Unit 2 | | | 64,618 | | | 66,472 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 70,314 | | | 36,815 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 38,544 | | | 44,608 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 735,401 | | | 711,769 | |
Employee Benefits and Pension Obligations | | | 43,694 | | | 70,027 | |
Deferred Credits and Other | | | 38,984 | | | 40,527 | |
TOTAL | | | 2,001,812 | | | 1,963,208 | |
| | | | | | | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 4,943,239 | | $ | 4,868,141 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 75,262 | | $ | 70,038 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 84,969 | | | 85,411 | |
Accretion Expense | | | 23,632 | | | 19,567 | |
Amortization, net of Deferrals of Incremental Nuclear | | | | | | | |
Refueling Outage Expenses | | | (758 | ) | | 26,004 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 3,476 | | | (524 | ) |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (3,664 | ) | | (3,664 | ) |
Pension Contributions | | | (30,701 | ) | | (972 | ) |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | (5,598 | ) | | 1,461 | |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (246 | ) | | (1,933 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (11,947 | ) | | 490 | |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 25,058 | | | 42,682 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | 561 | | | (9,463 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | (10,161 | ) | | (22,740 | ) |
Taxes Accrued | | | (68,896 | ) | | 44,323 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 5,713 | | | 8,911 | |
Other Current Assets | | | (7,056 | ) | | 5,542 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | (12,598 | ) | | 1,861 | |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 67,046 | | | 266,994 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (121,092 | ) | | (84,363 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | 46 | | | (40 | ) |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 9,468 | | | - | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (111,578 | ) | | (84,403 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Retirement of Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (61,445 | ) | | (2,000 | ) |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | - | | | (55,000 | ) |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | 148,219 | | | (66,857 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (42,000 | ) | | (59,293 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (169 | ) | | (169 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities | | | 44,605 | | | (183,319 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 73 | | | (728 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 465 | | | 3,899 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 538 | | $ | 3,171 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid for interest net of capitalized amounts was $29,427,000 and $34,825,000 and for income taxes was $106,891,000 and $189,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash acquisitions under capital leases were $652,000 and $1,165,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $(3,272,000) and $(9,365,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to I&M’s condensed consolidated financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to I&M.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 4 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (7 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 3 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 2 | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (3 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Income decreased by $2 million to $2 million in the second quarter of 2005 in comparison to the second quarter of 2004. The key driver of the decrease was a $3 million decrease in gross margin partially offset by a $1 million decrease in Income Tax Expense.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased by $7 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to a $5 million increase in capacity settlement payments under the Interconnection Agreement resulting from our higher MLR share caused by the increase in our peak demand established in January 2005. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales for 2005 increased by $3 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to higher physical sales as well as higher optimization activity. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $1 million primarily due to the elimination of revenues related to through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. See “FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates” additional discussion of these FERC rate changes. |
· | Other Revenues increased $2 million primarily due to a gain on sales of emission allowances. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 15.1% and 21.7%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to lower pretax income.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 16 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (11 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 7 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (3 | ) | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (7 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 12 | |
Net Income decreased by $4 million to $12 million in the six months ended June 30, 2005 in comparison to the six months ended June 30, 2004. The key driver of the decrease was a $7 million decrease in gross margin partially offset by a $3 million decrease in Income Tax Expense.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased by $11 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to a $9 million increase in capacity settlement payments under the Interconnection Agreement resulting from our higher MLR share caused by the increase in our peak demand established in both December 2004 and January 2005. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales for 2005 increased by $7 million in comparison to 2004 primarily due to higher physical sales as well as higher optimization activity. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $3 million primarily due to the elimination of revenues related to through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 2005 and 2004 were 26.7% and 32.2%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
Senior Unsecured Debt | Baa2 | | BBB | | BBB |
Long-term debt issuances and retirements during the first six months of 2005 were:
Issuances
None
Retirements
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | |
| | | | | | |
Notes Payable-Affiliated | | $20,000 | | 6.501 | | 2006 |
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the $20 million retirement of Notes Payable-Affiliated.
Significant Factors
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 12,691 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (26 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | - | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (67 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | 487 | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | 1,875 | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 14,960 | |
Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (2,120 | ) |
DETM Assignment (g) | | | (4,509 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 8,331 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, storage, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
(g) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Hedges | | DETM Assignment (b) | | Total (c) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 21,769 | | $ | 211 | | $ | - | | $ | 21,980 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 39,105 | | | 24 | | | - | | | 39,129 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 60,874 | | | 235 | | | - | | | 61,109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (20,035 | ) | | (2,010 | ) | | (1,517 | ) | | (23,562 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (25,879 | ) | | (345 | ) | | (2,992 | ) | | (29,216 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (45,914 | ) | | (2,355 | ) | | (4,509 | ) | | (52,778 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 14,960 | | $ | (2,120 | ) | $ | (4,509 | ) | $ | 8,331 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
(b) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
(c) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (2,510 | ) | $ | (20 | ) | $ | 1,990 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (540 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 5,442 | | | 7,832 | | | 2,733 | | | 2,794 | | | - | | | - | | | 18,801 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (2,785 | ) | | (4,045 | ) | | (1,127 | ) | | 375 | | | 2,372 | | | 1,909 | | | (3,301 | ) |
Total | | $ | 147 | | $ | 3,767 | | $ | 3,596 | | $ | 3,169 | | $ | 2,372 | | $ | 1,909 | | $ | 14,960 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $2.0 million of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
We employ the use of interest rate forward and swap transactions in order to manage interest rate exposure on anticipated borrowings of fixed-rate debt. We do not hedge all interest rate risk.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | | Interest Rate | | Total | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 569 | | $ | 244 | | $ | 813 | |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (876 | ) | | - | | | (876 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (1,037 | ) | | (43 | ) | | (1,080 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (1,344 | ) | $ | 201 | | $ | (1,143 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $1,151 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $277 | | $331 | | $162 | | $95 | | $135 | | $442 | | $191 | | $65 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates, primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates, was $13 million and $16 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or financial position.
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 109,294 | | $ | 94,380 | | $ | 224,954 | | $ | 201,426 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 13,007 | | | 12,373 | | | 25,196 | | | 18,985 | |
TOTAL | | | 122,301 | | | 106,753 | | | 250,150 | | | 220,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 30,692 | | | 25,224 | | | 58,584 | | | 46,118 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 44,796 | | | 31,817 | | | 89,659 | | | 65,123 | |
Other Operation | | | 15,417 | | | 13,499 | | | 29,977 | | | 26,771 | |
Maintenance | | | 8,482 | | | 10,214 | | | 14,398 | | | 17,539 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 11,225 | | | 10,905 | | | 22,377 | | | 21,764 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 2,219 | | | 2,395 | | | 4,644 | | | 4,723 | |
Income Taxes | | | 279 | | | 1,094 | | | 4,287 | | | 7,554 | |
TOTAL | | | 113,110 | | | 95,148 | | | 223,926 | | | 189,592 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 9,191 | | | 11,605 | | | 26,224 | | | 30,819 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 621 | | | 482 | | | 1,066 | | | 1,434 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 141 | | | 274 | | | 312 | | | 1,587 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Expense (Credit) | | | 157 | | | 33 | | | 209 | | | (94 | ) |
Interest Charges | | | 7,068 | | | 7,712 | | | 14,438 | | | 15,081 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME | | $ | 2,446 | | $ | 4,068 | | $ | 12,331 | | $ | 15,679 | |
The common stock of KPCo is wholly-owned by AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 50,450 | | $ | 208,750 | | $ | 64,151 | | $ | (6,213 | ) | $ | 317,138 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (12,500 | ) | | | | | (12,500 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 304,638 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $518 | | | | | | | | | | | | (962 | ) | | (962 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 15,679 | | | | | | 15,679 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,717 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 50,450 | | $ | 208,750 | | $ | 67,330 | | $ | (7,175 | ) | $ | 319,355 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 50,450 | | $ | 208,750 | | $ | 70,555 | | $ | (8,775 | ) | $ | 320,980 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $1,053 | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,956 | ) | | (1,956 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 12,331 | | | | | | 12,331 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 50,450 | | $ | 208,750 | | $ | 82,886 | | $ | (10,731 | ) | $ | 331,355 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Production | | $ | 466,370 | | $ | 462,641 | |
Transmission | | | 387,910 | | | 385,667 | |
Distribution | | | 446,449 | | | 438,766 | |
General | | | 59,475 | | | 57,929 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 19,336 | | | 16,544 | |
Total | | | 1,379,540 | | | 1,361,547 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 414,048 | | | 398,455 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 965,492 | | | 963,092 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 5,434 | | | 5,438 | |
Other Investments | | | 351 | | | 422 | |
TOTAL | | | 5,785 | | | 5,860 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 237 | | | 127 | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | 11 | | | 5 | |
Advances to Affiliates | | | 12,647 | | | 16,127 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 23,885 | | | 22,130 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 18,314 | | | 23,046 | |
Accrued Unbilled Revenues | | | 2,620 | | | 7,340 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 106 | | | 94 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (2 | ) | | (34 | ) |
Fuel | | | 10,663 | | | 6,551 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 8,103 | | | 9,385 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 21,980 | | | 19,845 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 3,148 | | | 1,960 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 4,014 | | | 1,782 | |
TOTAL | | | 105,726 | | | 108,358 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Asset, Net | | | 101,714 | | | 103,849 | |
Other | | | 23,163 | | | 14,558 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 39,129 | | | 19,067 | |
Emission Allowances | | | 12,077 | | | 9,666 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 3,605 | | | 7,036 | |
Deferred Charges and Other | | | 7,848 | | | 11,761 | |
TOTAL | | | 187,536 | | | 165,937 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 1,264,539 | | $ | 1,243,247 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - $50 par value per share: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 2,000,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 1,009,000 shares | | $ | 50,450 | | $ | 50,450 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 208,750 | | | 208,750 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 82,886 | | | 70,555 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (10,731 | ) | | (8,775 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 331,355 | | | 320,980 | |
Long-term Debt: | | | | | | | |
Nonaffiliated | | | 427,716 | | | 428,310 | |
Affiliated | | | 20,000 | | | 80,000 | |
Total Long-term Debt | | | 447,716 | | | 508,310 | |
TOTAL | | | 779,071 | | | 829,290 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Affiliated | | | 40,000 | | | - | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 30,311 | | | 20,080 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 24,766 | | | 24,899 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 23,562 | | | 17,205 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 7,717 | | | 9,248 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 6,795 | | | 6,754 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 16,304 | | | 12,309 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 1,356 | | | 1,561 | |
Other | | | 7,505 | | | 9,038 | |
TOTAL | | | 158,316 | | | 101,094 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 226,829 | | | 227,536 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 29,441 | | | 28,232 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 6,137 | | | 6,722 | |
Other Regulatory Liabilities | | | 20,464 | | | 15,622 | |
Employee Benefits and Pension Obligations | | | 12,198 | | | 17,729 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 29,216 | | | 13,484 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 2,366 | | | 2,802 | |
Deferred Credits | | | 501 | | | 736 | |
TOTAL | | | 327,152 | | | 312,863 | |
| | | | | | | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 1,264,539 | | $ | 1,243,247 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 12,331 | | $ | 15,679 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 22,377 | | | 21,764 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 2,482 | | | 4,616 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (585 | ) | | (585 | ) |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 3,431 | | | 3,336 | |
Pension Contributions | | | (6,092 | ) | | (113 | ) |
Pension and Postemployment Benefit Reserves | | | 561 | | | (814 | ) |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | (3,330 | ) | | 1,064 | |
Over/Under Fuel Recovery | | | (7,181 | ) | | (1,514 | ) |
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets | | | (8 | ) | | 1,051 | |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (731 | ) | | (8,360 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | 3,725 | | | 9,035 | |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 7,653 | | | 3,774 | |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | (2,830 | ) | | (2,398 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | 10,960 | | | (2,173 | ) |
Taxes Accrued | | | (1,531 | ) | | 3,670 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 3,995 | | | 2,777 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 41 | | | (132 | ) |
Other Current Assets | | | (3,421 | ) | | 1,430 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | (1,736 | ) | | (737 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 40,111 | | | 51,370 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (23,484 | ) | | (18,964 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | (6 | ) | | 6 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 9 | | | 1,538 | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (23,481 | ) | | (17,420 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt - Affiliated | | | - | | | 20,000 | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt - Affiliated | | | (20,000 | ) | | - | |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | 3,480 | | | (41,618 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | - | | | (12,500 | ) |
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities | | | (16,520 | ) | | (34,118 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 110 | | | (168 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 127 | | | 863 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 237 | | $ | 695 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid for interest net of capitalized amounts was $13,942,000 and $14,625,000 and for income taxes was $3,761,000 and $658,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions in 2005 and 2004 were $230,000 and $387,000, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $(862,000) and $(984,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to KPCo’s condensed financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to KPCo.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
OHIO POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 39 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | 36 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (6 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 6 | | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 2 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | 38 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 8 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (9 | ) | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | 6 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 5 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 10 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (16 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 71 | |
Net Income increased $32 million in the second quarter of 2005. The key drivers of the increase were a $38 million increase in gross margin and an $8 million decrease in Other Operation and Maintenance partially offset by a $16 million increase in Income Tax Expense and a $9 million increase in Depreciation and Amortization.
The major components of our increase in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
| Retail Margins were $36 million higher than the prior period primarily due to: |
| - | a favorable variance of $16 million from the receipt of SO2 allowances from Buckeye Power, Inc. under the Cardinal Station Allowance Agreement, |
| - | increased retail sales of $17 million due to increased industrial and residential sales from higher usage |
| - | and an increase of $8 million from capacity settlements under the Interconnection Agreement related to the increase in an affiliate’s peak, |
| - | partially offset by decreased fuel margins of $5 million as a result of increased fuel costs. |
| Transmission Revenues decreased $6 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. See “FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates” for additional discussion of these FERC rate changes. |
| Margins from Off-system Sales increased $6 million primarily due to favorable price margins. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Depreciation and Amortization expense increased $9 million primarily due to the establishment of a $7 million regulatory liability to benefit low income customers and for economic development, as ordered in the rate stabilization plan. |
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $8 million primarily due to $4 million of expenses from the 2004 Amos Plant outage and $3 million of expenses related to major storms in the second quarter of 2004. |
· | Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net increased $6 million primarily due to the establishment of a regulatory asset for carrying costs on environmental capital expenditures as a result of the rate stabilization plan order. |
· | Interest Charges decreased by $5 million primarily due to capitalized interest related to construction of the Mitchell and Cardinal plant scrubbers and the Mitchell plant Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) project that began after June 2004 in addition to refinancing debt maturities and optional redemptions with lower cost debt. |
Income Tax
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 32.9% and 33.0%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The effective tax rates remained relatively flat for the comparative period.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 119 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | 29 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (13 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 11 | | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 2 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | 29 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 14 | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (11 | ) | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net | | | 29 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 11 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 43 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (20 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 171 | |
Net Income increased $52 million in 2005. The increase is primarily due to a $29 million increase in gross margin, a $29 million increase in Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net and a $14 million decrease in Other Operation and Maintenance offset by a $20 million increase in Income Tax Expense.
The major components of our increase in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins were $29 million higher than the prior period primarily due to: |
| - | a favorable variance of $18 million from the receipt of SO2 allowances from Buckeye Power, Inc. under the Cardinal Station Allowance Agreement, |
| - | increased retail sales of $16 million due to increased industrial and residential sales from higher usage |
| - | and an increase of $11 million from capacity settlements under the Interconnection Agreement related to the increase in an affiliate’s peak, |
| - | partially offset by decreased fuel margins of $16 million as a result of increased fuel costs. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $13 million primarily due to the loss of through and out rates, net of replacement SECA rates. See “FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates” for additional discussion of these FERC rate changes. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales increased $11 million primarily due to favorable price margins. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Nonoperating Income and Expenses, Net increased $29 million primarily due to the establishment of a regulatory asset for carrying costs on environmental capital expenditures as a result of the rate stabilization plan order. |
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $14 million primarily due to the settlement and cancellation of the COLI policy of $7 million in February 2005 and a decrease in administrative expenses of $7 million related to the Gavin scrubber. |
· | Interest Charges decreased by $11 million primarily due to capitalized interest related to construction of the Mitchell and Cardinal plant scrubbers and the Mitchell plant SCR project that began after June 2004. Interest Charges also decreased due to refinancing debt maturities and optional redemptions with lower cost debt. |
· | Depreciation and Amortization expense increased $11 million due to the establishment of a $7 million regulatory liability to benefit low income customers and for economic development, as ordered in the rate stabilization plan. The increase is also attributable to a higher depreciation base in electric utility plants. |
Income Tax
The effective tax rates for the first six months of 2005 and 2004 were 33.0% and 35.0%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to flow-through of book versus tax temporary differences, permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits and state income taxes. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to changes in permanent differences.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
Senior Unsecured Debt | A3 | | BBB | | BBB+ |
Cash Flow
Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | $ | 9,300 | | $ | 7,233 | |
Cash Flows From (Used For): | | | | | | | |
Operating Activities | | | 182,835 | | | 303,385 | |
Investing Activities | | | (288,713 | ) | | (78,441 | ) |
Financing Activities | | | 97,931 | | | (225,783 | ) |
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | (7,947 | ) | | (839 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 1,353 | | $ | 6,394 | |
Operating Activities
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $183 million for the first six months of 2005. We produced income of $171 million during the period and a noncash expense item of $154 million for Depreciation and Amortization. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in working capital primarily relates to a $93 million decrease in Taxes Accrued due to 2004 tax payments made in the second quarter of 2005 for federal income tax and personal property tax.
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $303 million for the first six months of 2004. We produced income of $119 million during the period and a noncash expense item of $142 million for Depreciation and Amortization. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The activity in working capital primarily relates to a $21 million increase in Taxes Accrued primarily due to increased accrued federal income taxes offset by decreased accrued personal property taxes.
Investing Activities
Our Net Cash Flows Used for Investing Activities for the first six months of 2005 were $289 million primarily due to Construction Expenditures focused primarily on environmental upgrades, as well as projects to improve service reliability for transmission and distribution. For the remainder of 2005, we expect our Construction Expenditures to be approximately $470 million.
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities for the first six months of 2004 were $78 million. The change is primarily due to Construction Expenditures offset by a cash deposit that we used to redeem $50 million of debt in January 2004.
Financing Activities
Our Net Cash flows From Financing Activities during the first six months of 2005 were $98 million primarily due to increased borrowings from the Utility Money Pool.
Our Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities during the first six months of 2004 were $226 million primarily due to decreased repayments of borrowings from the Utility Money Pool and dividend payments on Common Stock.
Financing Activity
In January 2005, we redeemed $5 million of 5.90% Cumulative Preferred Stock Subject to Mandatory Redemption. Additionally, long-term debt issuances and retirements during the six months ended June 30, 2005 were:
Issuances
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | $ | 54,500 | | | Variable | | | 2029 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 54,500 | | | Variable | | | 2028 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 54,500 | | | Variable | | | 2028 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 54,500 | | | Variable | | | 2028 | |
Retirements and Principal Payments
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | $ | 51,000 | | | 6.375 | | | 2029 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 51,000 | | | 6.375 | | | 2029 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 40,000 | | | Variable | | | 2028 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 40,000 | | | Variable | | | 2028 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 18,000 | | | Variable | | | 2029 | |
Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 18,000 | | | Variable | | | 2029 | |
Notes Payable | | | 2,927 | | | 6.81 | | | 2008 | |
Notes Payable | | | 3,250 | | | 6.27 | | | 2009 | |
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the issuances and retirements discussed above.
Significant Factors
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
Roll-Forward of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 47,777 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (13,297 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | 835 | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (372 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | 9,576 | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | - | |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 44,519 | |
Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (8,836 | ) |
DETM Assignment (g) | | | (13,536 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 22,147 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, storage, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
(g) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Cash Flow Hedges | | DETM Assignment (b) | | Total (c) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 73,367 | | $ | 669 | | $ | - | | $ | 74,036 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 119,965 | | | 72 | | | - | | | 120,037 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 193,332 | | | 741 | | | - | | | 194,073 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (67,887 | ) | | (9,007 | ) | | (4,554 | ) | | (81,448 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (80,926 | ) | | (570 | ) | | (8,982 | ) | | (90,478 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (148,813 | ) | | (9,577 | ) | | (13,536 | ) | | (171,926 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 44,519 | | $ | (8,836 | ) | $ | (13,536 | ) | $ | 22,147 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow Hedges. |
(b) | See “Natural Gas Contracts with DETM” section in Note 17 of the 2004 Annual Report. |
(c) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (7,535 | ) | $ | (61 | ) | $ | 5,975 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (1,621 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 17,902 | | | 22,301 | | | 8,397 | | | 8,390 | | | - | | | - | | | 56,990 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (8,485 | ) | | (12,533 | ) | | (3,813 | ) | | 1,126 | | | 7,124 | | | 5,731 | | | (10,850 | ) |
Total | | $ | 1,882 | | $ | 9,707 | | $ | 10,559 | | $ | 9,516 | | $ | 7,124 | | $ | 5,731 | | $ | 44,519 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $6.1 million of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
We employ the use of interest rate forward and swap transactions in order to manage interest rate exposure on anticipated borrowings of fixed-rate debt. We do not hedge all interest rate risk.
We employ forward contracts as cash flow hedges to lock-in prices on certain transactions which have been denominated in foreign currencies where deemed necessary. We do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | | Interest Rate | | Foreign Currency | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 1,599 | | $ | - | | $ | (358 | ) | $ | 1,241 | |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (3,130 | ) | | (1,001 | ) | | - | | | (4,131 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (2,975 | ) | | - | | | 7 | | | (2,968 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (4,506 | ) | $ | (1,001 | ) | $ | (351 | ) | $ | (5,858 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes above. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $4,432 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $831 | | $994 | | $485 | | $285 | | $464 | | $1,513 | | $652 | | $223 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $128 million and $146 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or consolidated financial position.
OHIO POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 450,122 | | $ | 399,535 | | $ | 906,353 | | $ | 843,264 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 156,607 | | | 135,413 | | | 308,446 | | | 281,901 | |
TOTAL | | | 606,729 | | | 534,948 | | | 1,214,799 | | | 1,125,165 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 168,693 | | | 145,503 | | | 348,954 | | | 311,774 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 22,423 | | | 14,155 | | | 41,185 | | | 26,338 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | 25,093 | | | 23,169 | | | 50,711 | | | 42,472 | |
Other Operation | | | 92,950 | | | 96,224 | | | 166,733 | | | 187,320 | |
Maintenance | | | 51,355 | | | 56,733 | | | 97,110 | | | 90,784 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 79,941 | | | 70,388 | | | 153,888 | | | 142,170 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 43,686 | | | 43,646 | | | 90,828 | | | 90,836 | |
Income Taxes | | | 32,064 | | | 22,220 | | | 70,635 | | | 62,202 | |
TOTAL | | | 516,205 | | | 472,038 | | | 1,020,044 | | | 953,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 90,524 | | | 62,910 | | | 194,755 | | | 171,269 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 50,231 | | | 52,704 | | | 105,203 | | | 69,455 | |
Carrying Costs Income | | | 7,511 | | | 178 | | | 29,548 | | | 357 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 48,027 | | | 49,231 | | | 93,054 | | | 57,300 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Expense (Credit) | | | 2,920 | | | (3,120 | ) | | 13,487 | | | 1,967 | |
Interest Charges | | | 25,838 | | | 30,898 | | | 52,001 | | | 62,867 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME | | | 71,481 | | | 38,783 | | | 170,964 | | | 118,947 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements (Including Other Expense) | | | 357 | | | 183 | | | 540 | | | 366 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 71,124 | | $ | 38,600 | | $ | 170,424 | | $ | 118,581 | |
The common stock of OPCo is wholly-owned by AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
OHIO POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 321,201 | | $ | 462,484 | | $ | 729,147 | | $ | (48,807 | ) | $ | 1,464,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (114,115 | ) | | | | | (114,115 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (366 | ) | | | | | (366 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,349,544 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $1,746 | | | | | | | | | | | | (3,242 | ) | | (3,242 | ) |
Minimum Pension Liability, Net of Tax of $2,123 | | | | | | | | | | | | (3,942 | ) | | (3,942 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 118,947 | | | | | | 118,947 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 111,763 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 321,201 | | $ | 462,484 | | $ | 733,613 | | $ | (55,991 | ) | $ | 1,461,307 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 321,201 | | $ | 462,485 | | $ | 764,416 | | $ | (74,264 | ) | $ | 1,473,838 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (14,999 | ) | | | | | (14,999 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (366 | ) | | | | | (366 | ) |
Other | | | | | | 4,151 | | | (174 | ) | | | | | 3,977 | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,462,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $3,823 | | | | | | | | | | | | (7,099 | ) | | (7,099 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 170,964 | | | | | | 170,964 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 163,865 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 321,201 | | $ | 466,636 | | $ | 919,841 | | $ | (81,363 | ) | $ | 1,626,315 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
OHIO POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | | | |
Production | | $ | 4,240,563 | | $ | 4,127,284 | |
Transmission | | | 995,634 | | | 978,492 | |
Distribution | | | 1,228,611 | | | 1,202,550 | |
General | | | 240,018 | | | 248,749 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 342,832 | | | 240,957 | |
Total | | | 7,047,658 | | | 6,798,032 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 2,657,146 | | | 2,617,238 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 4,390,512 | | | 4,180,794 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 44,438 | | | 44,774 | |
Other | | | 8,856 | | | 13,409 | |
TOTAL | | | 53,294 | | | 58,183 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 1,353 | | | 9,300 | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | 31 | | | 37 | |
Advances to Affiliates | | | - | | | 125,971 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 108,026 | | | 98,951 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 144,638 | | | 144,175 | |
Accrued Unbilled Revenues | | | 14,754 | | | 10,641 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 453 | | | 7,626 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (114 | ) | | (93 | ) |
Fuel | | | 111,013 | | | 70,309 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 58,962 | | | 55,569 | |
Emissions Allowances | | | 38,170 | | | 95,303 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 74,036 | | | 79,541 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 10,174 | | | 7,056 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 14,642 | | | 10,492 | |
TOTAL | | | 576,138 | | | 714,878 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Asset, Net | | | 172,933 | | | 169,866 | |
Transition Regulatory Assets | | | 182,469 | | | 225,273 | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 14,197 | | | 11,046 | |
Other | | | 74,122 | | | 22,189 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 120,037 | | | 66,727 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 37,960 | | | 70,214 | |
Deferred Charges and Other Assets | | | 62,845 | | | 74,095 | |
TOTAL | | | 664,563 | | | 639,410 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 5,684,507 | | $ | 5,593,265 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
OHIO POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | | | |
Common Stock - No par value: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 40,000,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 27,952,473 shares | | $ | 321,201 | | $ | 321,201 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 466,636 | | | 462,485 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 919,841 | | | 764,416 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (81,363 | ) | | (74,264 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 1,626,315 | | | 1,473,838 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | 16,641 | | | 16,641 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 1,642,956 | | | 1,490,479 | |
Long-term Debt: | | | | | | | |
Nonaffiliated | | | 1,593,273 | | | 1,598,706 | |
Affiliated | | | 200,000 | | | 400,000 | |
Total Long-term Debt | | | 1,793,273 | | | 1,998,706 | |
TOTAL | | | 3,436,229 | | | 3,489,185 | |
| | | | | | | |
Minority Interest | | | 12,906 | | | 14,083 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Short-term Debt - Nonaffiliated | | | 14,352 | | | 23,498 | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Affiliated | | | 200,000 | | | - | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Nonaffiliated | | | 12,354 | | | 12,354 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | - | | | 5,000 | |
Advances from Affiliates | | | 11,528 | | | - | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 164,615 | | | 143,247 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 76,171 | | | 116,615 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 32,258 | | | 22,620 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 139,726 | | | 233,026 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 37,249 | | | 39,254 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 81,448 | | | 70,311 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 8,847 | | | 9,081 | |
Other | | | 91,531 | | | 74,977 | |
TOTAL | | | 870,079 | | | 749,983 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 910,767 | | | 943,465 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 107,043 | | | 102,875 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 12,040 | | | 12,539 | |
Other | | | 48,864 | | | - | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 90,478 | | | 46,261 | |
Deferred Credits | | | 23,057 | | | 24,377 | |
Employee Benefits and Pension Obligations | | | 86,939 | | | 126,825 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 33,037 | | | 31,652 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 47,402 | | | 45,606 | |
Other | | | 5,666 | | | 6,414 | |
TOTAL | | | 1,365,293 | | | 1,340,014 | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 5,684,507 | | $ | 5,593,265 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
OHIO POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 170,964 | | $ | 118,947 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 153,888 | | | 142,170 | |
Accretion Expense | | | 1,796 | | | 1,682 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 9,923 | | | 4,400 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (499 | ) | | (1,523 | ) |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 32,254 | | | 30,792 | |
Pension and Postemployment Benefit Reserves | | | 128 | | | 1,528 | |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | (2,271 | ) | | 4,819 | |
Pension Contributions | | | (40,013 | ) | | (191 | ) |
Carrying Costs Income | | | (29,548 | ) | | (357 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (13,611 | ) | | (20,362 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (1,810 | ) | | (5,217 | ) |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | (6,457 | ) | | (1,616 | ) |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | (44,097 | ) | | (12,888 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | (28,330 | ) | | 4,921 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | (93,300 | ) | | 20,692 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 9,638 | | | 10,791 | |
Interest Accrued | | | (2,005 | ) | | (359 | ) |
Other Current Assets | | | 49,864 | | | 11,050 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | 16,321 | | | (5,894 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 182,835 | | | 303,385 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (296,048 | ) | | (130,495 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | 6 | | | 50,952 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 7,329 | | | 1,102 | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (288,713 | ) | | (78,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Change in Short-term Debt, Net | | | (9,146 | ) | | (4,402 | ) |
Issuance of Long-term Debt - Nonaffiliated | | | 214,120 | | | - | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt - Affiliated | | | - | | | 200,000 | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt - Nonaffiliated | | | (224,177 | ) | | (204,427 | ) |
Retirement of Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (5,000 | ) | | (2,251 | ) |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | 137,499 | | | (100,222 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (14,999 | ) | | (114,115 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (366 | ) | | (366 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities | | | 97,931 | | | (225,783 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | (7,947 | ) | | (839 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 9,300 | | | 7,233 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 1,353 | | $ | 6,394 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid (received) for interest net of capitalized amounts was $52,403,000 and $59,407,000 and for income taxes was $114,782,000 and $(8,420,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions were $7,210,000 and $6,846,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $9,253,000 and $(3,280,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
OHIO POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to OPCo’s condensed consolidated financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to OPCo.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring | Note 4 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Income Taxes | Note 10 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 7 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 1 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 9 | | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 4 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 1 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (3 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 18 | |
Net Income increased $11 million to $18 million in the second quarter of 2005. The key drivers were a $9 million decrease in operation and maintenance expenses and a $4 million decrease in Taxes Other Than Income Taxes, partially offset by a $3 million increase in Income Tax Expense.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased by $1 million primarily due to a $3 million decrease in net fuel revenue/fuel expense, offset by a $2 million increase in retail base revenue due to slightly higher volumes. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales increased by $1 million primarily due to higher capacity sales and by slightly higher optimization activity. |
Operating Expenses and Other decreased between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $9 million primarily attributed to the higher cost of scheduled plant maintenance and overhead line maintenance due to storm damage, both in 2004. |
· | Taxes Other Than Income Taxes decreased $4 million primarily due to a prior year adjustment of property related taxes. |
· | Interest Charges decreased $1 million primarily due to the retirement of higher rate First Mortgage Bonds and Trust Preferred Securities in 2004 replaced by lower rate Senior Unsecured Notes. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 22.8% and 21.0%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits, state income taxes and federal income tax adjustments. The effective tax rates remained relatively flat for the comparative period.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income (Loss)
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Loss | | | | | $ | (2 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins | | | (5 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 4 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (1 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | 24 | | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 4 | | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 3 | | | | |
Nonoperating Income and Expense, Net | | | 1 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other | | | | | | 32 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | (10 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 19 | |
Net Income increased $21 million to $19 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The key drivers were a $24 million decrease in operation and maintenance expenses and a $4 million decrease in Taxes Other Than Income Taxes, partially offset by a $10 million increase in Income Tax Expense.
The major components of our decrease in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased by $5 primarily due to a $6 million decrease in net fuel revenue/fuel expense, offset by a $1 million increase in retail base revenue due to slightly higher volumes. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales increased by $4 million primarily due to higher margins of $3 million and higher capacity sales of $1 million. |
Operating Expenses and Other decreased between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses decreased $24 million. Transmission related expenses decreased $7 million primarily due to adjustments in 2004 for affiliated OATT and ancillary services resulting from revised ERCOT data for the years 2001 through 2003 of approximately $5 million. Distribution expenses decreased $3 million resulting primarily from a 2004 labor settlement. Administrative and general expenses decreased approximately $7 million due to lower outside services and employee related expenses, offset in part by increased customer related expense of $2 million. Maintenance decreased $10 million primarily attributed to the higher cost of scheduled power plant maintenance and overhead line maintenance due to storm damage, both in 2004. |
· | Interest Charges decreased $3 million primarily due to the retirement of higher rate First Mortgage Bonds and Trust Preferred Securities in 2004 replaced by lower rate Senior Unsecured Notes. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were 18.7% and 78.1%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits, state income taxes and federal income tax adjustments. The change in the effective tax rate from the comparative period is primarily due to higher pretax income in 2005 and state and local income taxes, offset in part by federal income tax adjustments.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
First Mortgage Bonds | A3 | | A- | | A |
Senior Unsecured Debt | Baa1 | | BBB | | A- |
Financing Activity
Long-term issuances and retirements during the first six months of 2005 were:
Issuances
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
Senior Unsecured Notes | | $ | 75,000 | | | 4.70 | | | 2011 | |
Retirements
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
First Mortgage Bonds | | $ | 50,000 | | | 6.50 | | | 2005 | |
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the issuances and retirements discussed above.
Significant Factors
Oklahoma Regulatory Activity
Rate Review
We have been involved in a commission staff-initiated base rate review before the OCC which began in 2003. In March 2005, a settlement was negotiated and approved by the ALJ. The settlement provides for a $7 million annual base revenue reduction offset by a $6 million reduction in annual depreciation expense and recovery through fuel revenues of certain transmission expenses previously recovered in base rates. In addition, the settlement eliminates a $9 million annual merger savings rate reduction rider at the end of December 2005. The settlement also provides for recovery over 24 months of $9 million of deferred fuel costs associated with a renegotiated coal transportation contract and the continuation of a $12 million vegetation management rider, both of which are earnings neutral. Finally, the settlement stipulates that we may not file for a base rate increase before April 1, 2006. The OCC issued an order approving the stipulation on May 2, 2005, allowing for the implementation of new base rates in June 2005.
Fuel and Purchased Power
In 2002, we experienced a $44 million under-recovery of fuel costs resulting from a reallocation among AEP West companies of purchased power costs for periods prior to January 1, 2002. In July 2003, we offered to the OCC to collect those reallocated costs over 18 months. In August 2003, the OCC Staff filed testimony recommending we recover $42 million of the reallocation over three years. Subsequently the OCC expanded the case to include a full prudence review of our 2001 fuel and purchased power practices and off-system sales margin sharing between AEP East and AEP West Companies for the year 2002. On July 25, 2005, the OCC Staff and two intervenors filed testimony in which they quantified the alleged improperly allocated off-system sales margins between AEP East and AEP West companies. Their overall recommendations related to the allocation would result in an increase in off-system sales margins, and thus a reduction to our recoverable fuel costs through June 2005, of an amount between $38 million and $47 million.
On June 10, 2005, the OCC decided to have its staff conduct a prudence review of our fuel and purchased power practices for 2003.
Management is unable to predict the ultimate effect of these proceedings on revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 14,771 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | 172 | |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | - | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (56 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | (11,050 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 3,837 | |
Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (849 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 2,988 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, storage, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Statements of Operations. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Cash Flow Hedges | | Total (b) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 6,171 | | $ | 33 | | $ | 6,204 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 7,613 | | | 9 | | | 7,622 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 13,784 | | | 42 | | | 13,826 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (5,772 | ) | | (814 | ) | | (6,586 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (4,175 | ) | | (77 | ) | | (4,252 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (9,947 | ) | | (891 | ) | | (10,838 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 3,837 | | $ | (849 | ) | $ | 2,988 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow Hedges. |
(b) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (1,016 | ) | $ | (8 | ) | $ | 805 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (219 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 2,162 | | | 2,815 | | | 830 | | | 987 | | | - | | | - | | | 6,794 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (1,109 | ) | | (2,028 | ) | | (869 | ) | | (88 | ) | | 620 | | | 736 | | | (2,738 | ) |
Total | | $ | 37 | | $ | 779 | | $ | 766 | | $ | 899 | | $ | 620 | | $ | 736 | | $ | 3,837 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $442 thousand of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
We employ the use of interest rate forward and swap transactions in order to manage interest rate exposure on anticipated borrowings of fixed-rate debt. We do not hedge all interest rate risk.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | | Interest Rate | | Total | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 1,000 | | $ | (600 | ) | $ | 400 | |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (1,122 | ) | | 48 | | | (1,074 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (422 | ) | | 13 | | | (409 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (544 | ) | $ | (539 | ) | $ | (1,083 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $611 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $112 | | $134 | | $65 | | $38 | | $238 | | $778 | | $335 | | $115 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates, primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates, was $34 million and $35 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or financial position.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 272,693 | | $ | 228,864 | | $ | 523,061 | | $ | 432,907 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 13,650 | | | 2,954 | | | 16,282 | | | 6,096 | |
TOTAL | | | 286,343 | | | 231,818 | | | 539,343 | | | 439,003 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 129,536 | | | 87,006 | | | 263,707 | | | 176,080 | |
Fuel from Affiliates for Electric Generation | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 11 | |
Purchased Energy for Resale | | | 30,132 | | | 5,583 | | | 44,925 | | | 14,751 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | 15,389 | | | 28,200 | | | 38,234 | | | 55,099 | |
Other Operation | | | 36,287 | | | 36,979 | | | 66,472 | | | 80,374 | |
Maintenance | | | 14,153 | | | 22,875 | | | 25,512 | | | 35,997 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 22,247 | | | 22,159 | | | 44,866 | | | 44,335 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 6,061 | | | 9,727 | | | 15,738 | | | 19,544 | |
Income Taxes (Credits) | | | 5,657 | | | 2,429 | | | 4,805 | | | (4,904 | ) |
TOTAL | | | 259,462 | | | 214,958 | | | 504,259 | | | 421,287 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 26,881 | | | 16,860 | | | 35,084 | | | 17,716 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 524 | | | 127 | | | 1,002 | | | 371 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 385 | | | 762 | | | 936 | | | 1,304 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Credit | | | 171 | | | 467 | | | 421 | | | 859 | |
Interest Charges | | | 8,621 | | | 9,301 | | | 16,496 | | | 19,254 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | | | 18,570 | | | 7,391 | | | 19,075 | | | (1,612 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements | | | 53 | | | 53 | | | 106 | | | 106 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 18,517 | | $ | 7,338 | | $ | 18,969 | | $ | (1,718 | ) |
The common stock of PSO is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 157,230 | | $ | 230,016 | | $ | 139,604 | | $ | (43,842 | ) | $ | 483,008 | |
Gain on Reacquired Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | 2 | | | | | | 2 | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (17,500 | ) | | | | | (17,500 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (106 | ) | | | | | (106 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 465,404 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $283 | | | | | | | | | | | | (526 | ) | | (526 | ) |
NET LOSS | | | | | | | | | (1,612 | ) | | | | | (1,612 | ) |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,138 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 157,230 | | $ | 230,016 | | $ | 120,388 | | $ | (44,368 | ) | $ | 463,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 157,230 | | $ | 230,016 | | $ | 141,935 | | $ | 75 | | $ | 529,256 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (17,000 | ) | | | | | (17,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (106 | ) | | | | | (106 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 512,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $798 | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,483 | ) | | (1,483 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 19,075 | | | | | | 19,075 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,592 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 157,230 | | $ | 230,016 | | $ | 143,904 | | $ | (1,408 | ) | $ | 529,742 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | |
Production | | $ | 1,069,477 | | $ | 1,072,022 | |
Transmission | | | 472,944 | | | 468,735 | |
Distribution | | | 1,114,572 | | | 1,089,187 | |
General | | | 200,682 | | | 200,044 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 54,459 | | | 41,028 | |
Total | | | 2,912,134 | | | 2,871,016 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 1,131,114 | | | 1,117,113 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 1,781,020 | | | 1,753,903 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 4,594 | | | 4,401 | |
Other Investments | | | - | | | 81 | |
TOTAL | | | 4,594 | | | 4,482 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 778 | | | 91 | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | 6 | | | 188 | |
Advances to Affiliates | | | 7,084 | | | - | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 18,358 | | | 34,002 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 39,598 | | | 46,399 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 7,798 | | | 6,984 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | - | | | (76 | ) |
Fuel Inventory | | | 17,711 | | | 14,268 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 38,797 | | | 35,485 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 6,204 | | | 21,388 | |
Regulatory Asset for Under-Recovered Fuel Costs | | | - | | | 366 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 1,128 | | | 2,881 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 2,786 | | | 1,378 | |
TOTAL | | | 140,248 | | | 163,354 | |
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DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 13,581 | | | 14,705 | |
Other | | | 20,470 | | | 17,246 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 7,622 | | | 14,477 | |
Prepaid Pension Obligations | | | 82,411 | | | 82,419 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 16,245 | | | - | |
Deferred Charges and Other Assets | | | 16,841 | | | 18,232 | |
TOTAL | | | 157,170 | | | 147,079 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 2,083,032 | | $ | 2,068,818 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - $15 par value per share: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 11,000,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Issued - 10,482,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 9,013,000 shares | | $ | 157,230 | | $ | 157,230 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 230,016 | | | 230,016 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 143,904 | | | 141,935 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (1,408 | ) | | 75 | |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 529,742 | | | 529,256 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | 5,262 | | | 5,262 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 535,004 | | | 534,518 | |
Long-term Debt: | | | | | | | |
Nonaffiliated | | | 521,041 | | | 446,092 | |
Affiliated | | | - | | | 50,000 | |
Total Long-term Debt | | | 521,041 | | | 496,092 | |
TOTAL | | | 1,056,045 | | | 1,030,610 | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Nonaffiliated | | | - | | | 50,000 | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Affiliated | | | 50,000 | | | - | |
Advances from Affiliates | | | - | | | 55,002 | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 112,435 | | | 71,442 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 67,002 | | | 58,632 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 34,774 | | | 33,757 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 29,996 | | | 18,835 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 3,324 | | | 4,023 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 6,586 | | | 13,705 | |
Regulatory Liability for Over-Recovered Fuel Costs | | | 1,185 | | | - | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 603 | | | 537 | |
Other | | | 21,083 | | | 30,477 | |
TOTAL | | | 326,988 | | | 336,410 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 387,520 | | | 384,090 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 4,252 | | | 7,455 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 233,774 | | | 220,298 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 27,724 | | | 28,620 | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Liability, Net | | | 20,734 | | | 21,963 | |
Unrealized Gain on Forward Commitments | | | 6,703 | | | 19,676 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 1,111 | | | 747 | |
Deferred Credits and Other | | | 18,181 | | | 18,949 | |
TOTAL | | | 699,999 | | | 701,798 | |
| | | | | | | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 2,083,032 | | $ | 2,068,818 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 19,075 | | $ | (1,612 | ) |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 44,866 | | | 44,335 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | (16,245 | ) | | (17,295 | ) |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 2,998 | | | 11,043 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (896 | ) | | (895 | ) |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | 10,934 | | | 10,237 | |
Fuel Recovery | | | 1,551 | | | (12,683 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | (16,856 | ) | | (4,152 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (1,943 | ) | | (4,605 | ) |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 21,555 | | | (5,441 | ) |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | (6,755 | ) | | (3,534 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | 49,958 | | | 20,508 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 1,017 | | | 2,952 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 11,161 | | | 7,911 | |
Interest Accrued | | | (699 | ) | | (259 | ) |
Other Current Assets | | | 343 | | | 3,513 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | (9,326 | ) | | (13,898 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 110,738 | | | 36,125 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (55,449 | ) | | (36,713 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | 182 | | | 3,565 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | - | | | 458 | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (55,267 | ) | | (32,690 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt | | | 74,408 | | | 83,129 | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | (50,000 | ) | | (111,020 | ) |
Reacquired Preferred Stock | | | - | | | (3 | ) |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | (62,086 | ) | | 42,170 | |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (17,000 | ) | | (17,500 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (106 | ) | | (106 | ) |
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities | | | (54,784 | ) | | (3,330 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 687 | | | 105 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 91 | | | 3,738 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 778 | | $ | 3,843 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid (received) for interest net of capitalized amounts was $15,028,000 and $17,600,000 and for income taxes was $3,590,000 and $(2,695,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions were $738,000 and $337,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $(595,000) and $(174,000) in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to PSO’s condensed financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to PSO.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Income Taxes | Note 10 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 2005 Compared to Second Quarter of 2004
Reconciliation of Second Quarter of 2004 to Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Second Quarter of 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 28 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins (a) | | | (14 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 3 | | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 1 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (10 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | (6 | ) | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 1 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | (7 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
Second Quarter of 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 19 | |
(a) | Includes firm wholesale sales to municipals and cooperatives. |
Net Income decreased $9 million to $19 million in the second quarter of 2005. The key drivers were a $10 million decrease in gross margin and a $7 million net increase in operating expenses and other, partially offset by an $8 million decrease in Income Tax Expense.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased $14 million primarily due to a $22 million decrease in net fuel revenue/fuel expense, of which $11 million is increased capacity expense, offset by an increase in retail base revenue of $5 million and an increase of $3 million in wholesale base revenue, due to higher volumes. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales increased $3 million primarily due to increased capacity and affiliated sales margins. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Other Operation and Maintenance expenses increased $6 million primarily due to increased maintenance expense of $4 million resulting from extended power plant outages, increased production related expense and higher administrative and general expenses. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 were 22.1% and 33.2%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits, state income taxes and federal income tax adjustments. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the comparative period is primarily due to state and local income taxes, changes in permanent differences and federal income tax adjustments.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Reconciliation of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Net Income | | | | | $ | 33 | |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Gross Margin: | | | | | | | |
Retail Margins (a) | | | (9 | ) | | | |
Off-system Sales | | | 2 | | | | |
Transmission Revenues | | | (1 | ) | | | |
Other Revenues | | | 2 | | | | |
Total Change in Gross Margin | | | | | | (6 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Changes in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | | |
Other Operation and Maintenance | | | - | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | (2 | ) | | | |
Interest Charges | | | 3 | | | | |
Total Change in Operating Expenses and Other: | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income Tax Expense | | | | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Net Income | | | | | $ | 32 | |
(a) | Includes firm wholesale sales to municipals and cooperatives. |
Net Income decreased $1 million to $32 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The key driver was a $6 million decrease in gross margin, offset by a $4 million decrease in Income Tax Expense.
The major components of our change in gross margin, defined as revenues net of related fuel and purchased power, were as follows:
· | Retail Margins decreased $9 million primarily due to a $24 million decrease in net fuel revenue/fuel expense, of which $13 million is increased capacity expense, offset by an increase in retail base revenue of $5 million and an increase of $10 million in wholesale base revenue, due to higher volumes. |
· | Margins from Off-system Sales increased $2 million primarily due to higher optimization activity. |
· | Transmission Revenues decreased $1 million primarily due to reduced SPP revenues. |
Operating Expenses and Other changed between years as follows:
· | Operation expenses decreased $3 million primarily due to a $6 million adjustment in 2004 for affiliated OATT and ancillary services resulting from revised ERCOT data for the years 2001 through 2003, offset in part by $3 million of higher production plant related expenses. Maintenance expense increased $4 million primarily due to major power plant outages in 2005. |
· | Interest Charges decreased $3 million primarily due to refinancing debt maturities and optional redemptions with lower cost debt. |
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the six months ended 2005 and 2004 were 23.9% and 29.3%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to permanent differences, amortization of investment tax credits, state income taxes and federal income tax adjustments. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the comparative period is primarily due to state income taxes and changes in permanent differences.
Financial Condition
Credit Ratings
The rating agencies currently have us on stable outlook. Current ratings are as follows:
| Moody’s | | S&P | | Fitch |
| | | | | |
First Mortgage Bonds | A3 | | A- | | A |
Senior Unsecured Debt | Baa1 | | BBB | | A- |
Cash Flow
Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | $ | 2,308 | | $ | 5,676 | |
Cash Flows From (Used For): | | | | | | | |
Operating Activities | | | 98,139 | | | 112,966 | |
Investing Activities | | | (65,750 | ) | | (42,760 | ) |
Financing Activities | | | (30,106 | ) | | (64,280 | ) |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 2,283 | | | 5,926 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 4,591 | | $ | 11,602 | |
Operating Activities
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $98 million in 2005. We produced income of $32 million during the period and noncash expense items of $66 million for Depreciation and Amortization offset by $(19) million in amortization expense related to Deferred Property Taxes. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in working capital relates to a number of items; the most significant are Accounts Receivable, Net and Accounts Payable. Accounts Receivable, Net decreased $12 million related to decreased affiliated energy transactions. Accounts Payable increased $28 million due primarily to higher vendor related payables and higher energy transactions.
Our Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities were $113 million in 2004. We produced income of $33 million during the period and noncash expense items of $63 million for Depreciation and Amortization offset by $(19) million in amortization expense related to Deferred Property Taxes. The other changes in assets and liabilities represent items that had a current period cash flow impact, such as changes in working capital, as well as items that represent future rights or obligations to receive or pay cash, such as regulatory assets and liabilities. The current period activity in working capital relates to a number of items; the most significant are Accounts Receivable, Net, Taxes Accrued and Interest Accrued. Accounts Receivables, Net increased $4 million related to affiliated energy transactions. Taxes Accrued increased $46 million primarily due to the annual tax accruals related to 2004 property taxes and by an increase of income tax related accruals. Interest Accrued decreased $5 million primarily related to retirement of debt.
Investing Activities
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities during 2005 and 2004 were $66 million and $43 million, respectively. They were comprised of Construction Expenditures related to projects for improved transmission and distribution service reliability. For the remainder of 2005, we expect our Construction Expenditures to be approximately $130 million.
Financing Activities
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities were $30 million during 2005. During the six months ended June 30, 2005, we loaned $149 million to the Utility Money Pool, issued Senior Unsecured Notes for $150 million for the purpose of funding the July 1, 2005 maturity of our $200 million Senior Unsecured Notes and retired $5 million of Note Payable. Common stock dividends were $25 million.
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities were $64 million during 2004. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, we increased our Utility Money Pool borrowing by $93 million, retired $120 million of First Mortgage Bonds, retired $5 million of Note Payable, replaced $95 million of Installment Purchase Contracts with lower variable interest rate long-term debt of the same principal amount and paid $30 million in common stock dividends.
Financing Activity
Long-term issuances and retirements during the first six months of 2005 were:
Issuances
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
Senior Unsecured Notes | | $ | 150,000 | (a) | | 4.90 | | | 2015 | |
(a) Represents issuance in advance of maturity of $200 million, 4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes on July 1, 2005.
Retirements
| | Principal | | Interest | | Due | |
Type of Debt | | Amount | | Rate | | Date | |
| | (in thousands) | | (%) | | | |
Note Payable | | $ | 3,415 | | | 4.47 | | | 2011 | |
Note Payable | | | 1,500 | | | Variable | | | 2008 | |
Liquidity
We have solid investment grade ratings, which when desired provide us ready access to capital markets in order to issue new debt, refinance short-term debt or refinance long-term debt maturities. In addition, we participate in the Utility Money Pool, which provides access to AEP’s liquidity.
Summary Obligation Information
A summary of our contractual obligations is included in our 2004 Annual Report and has not changed significantly from year-end other than the issuances and retirements discussed above.
Significant Factors
See the “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” section for additional discussion of factors relevant to us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
See “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of “Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries” in the 2004 Annual Report for a discussion of the estimates and judgments required for regulatory accounting, revenue recognition, the valuation of long-lived assets, the accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits and the impact of new accounting pronouncements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Market Risks
Our risk management policies and procedures are instituted and administered at the AEP Consolidated level. See complete discussion within AEP’s “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Risk Management Activities” section. The following tables provide information about AEP’s risk management activities’ effect on us.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
This table provides detail on changes in our MTM net asset or liability balance sheet position from one period to the next.
MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 17,527 | |
(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period (a) | | | (3,428 | ) |
Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period (b) | | | 47 | |
Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received) (c) | | | (84 | ) |
Change in Fair Value Due to Valuation Methodology Changes | | | - | |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts (d) | | | (1,087 | ) |
Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions (e) | | | (8,479 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets | | | 4,496 | |
Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts (f) | | | (1,311 | ) |
Total MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 3,185 | |
(a) | “(Gain) Loss from Contracts Realized/Settled During the Period” includes realized risk management contracts and related derivatives that settled during 2005 where we entered into the contract prior to 2005. |
(b) | “Fair Value of New Contracts When Entered During the Period” represents the fair value at inception of long-term contracts entered into with customers during 2005. Most of the fair value comes from longer term fixed price contracts with customers that seek to limit their risk against fluctuating energy prices. Inception value is only recorded if observable market data can be obtained for valuation inputs for the entire contract term. The contract prices are valued against market curves associated with the delivery location and delivery term. |
(c) | “Net Option Premiums Paid/(Received)” reflects the net option premiums paid/(received) as they relate to unexercised and unexpired option contracts that were entered in 2005. |
(d) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts” represents the fair value change in the risk management portfolio due to market fluctuations during the current period. Market fluctuations are attributable to various factors such as supply/demand, weather, storage, etc. |
(e) | “Changes in Fair Value of Risk Management Contracts Allocated to Regulated Jurisdictions” relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities for those subsidiaries that operate in regulated jurisdictions. |
(f) | “Net Cash Flow Hedge Contracts” (pretax) are discussed below in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
Reconciliation of MTM Risk Management Contracts to
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | MTM Risk Management Contracts (a) | | Cash Flow Hedges | | Total (b) | |
Current Assets | | $ | 7,417 | | $ | 39 | | $ | 7,456 | |
Noncurrent Assets | | | 9,084 | | | 11 | | | 9,095 | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Assets | | | 16,501 | | | 50 | | | 16,551 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | (6,940 | ) | | (1,098 | ) | | (8,038 | ) |
Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (5,065 | ) | | (263 | ) | | (5,328 | ) |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Liabilities | | | (12,005 | ) | | (1,361 | ) | | (13,366 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities) | | $ | 4,496 | | $ | (1,311 | ) | $ | 3,185 | |
(a) | Does not include Cash Flow Hedges. |
(b) | Represents amount of total MTM derivative contracts recorded within Risk Management Assets, Long-term Risk Management Assets, Risk Management Liabilities and Long-term Risk Management Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM Risk Management Contract Net Assets
The table presenting maturity and source of fair value of MTM risk management contract net assets provides two fundamental pieces of information:
· | The source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of our total MTM asset or liability (external sources or modeled internally). |
· | The maturity, by year, of our net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when these MTM amounts will settle and generate cash. |
Maturity and Source of Fair Value of MTM
Risk Management Contract Net Assets
Fair Value of Contracts as of June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Remainder of 2005 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | After 2009 (c) | | Total (d) | |
Prices Actively Quoted - Exchange Traded Contracts | | $ | (1,207 | ) | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 957 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (260 | ) |
Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes (a) | | | 2,564 | | | 3,373 | | | 950 | | | 1,174 | | | - | | | - | | | 8,061 | |
Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods (b) | | | (1,319 | ) | | (2,439 | ) | | (1,055 | ) | | (104 | ) | | 737 | | | 875 | | | (3,305 | ) |
Total | | $ | 38 | | $ | 924 | | $ | 852 | | $ | 1,070 | | $ | 737 | | $ | 875 | | $ | 4,496 | |
(a) | “Prices Provided by Other External Sources - OTC Broker Quotes” reflects information obtained from over-the-counter brokers, industry services, or multiple-party on-line platforms. |
(b) | “Prices Based on Models and Other Valuation Methods” is in absence of pricing information from external sources. Modeled information is derived using valuation models developed by the reporting entity, reflecting when appropriate, option pricing theory, discounted cash flow concepts, valuation adjustments, etc. and may require projection of prices for underlying commodities beyond the period that prices are available from third-party sources. In addition, where external pricing information or market liquidity are limited, such valuations are classified as modeled. The determination of the point at which a market is no longer liquid for placing it in the modeled category varies by market. |
(c) | There is mark-to-market value in excess of 10 percent of our total mark-to-market value in individual periods beyond 2009. $525 thousand of this mark-to-market value is in 2010. |
(d) | Amounts exclude Cash Flow Hedges. |
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
We are exposed to market fluctuations in energy commodity prices impacting our power operations. We monitor these risks on our future operations and may employ various commodity instruments and cash flow hedges to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on the future cash flows from assets. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.
We employ the use of interest rate forward and swap transactions in order to manage interest rate exposure on anticipated borrowings of fixed-rate debt. We do not hedge all interest rate exposure.
The table provides detail on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The data in the table indicates the magnitude of cash flow hedges we have in place. Only contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI; therefore, economic hedge contracts which are not designated as effective cash flow hedges are marked-to-market and are included in the previous risk management tables.
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Power | | Interest Rate | | Total | |
Beginning Balance December 31, 2004 | | $ | 1,188 | | $ | (2,008 | ) | $ | (820 | ) |
Changes in Fair Value (a) | | | (1,334 | ) | | (3,378 | ) | | (4,712 | ) |
Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income (b) | | | (500 | ) | | - | | | (500 | ) |
Ending Balance June 30, 2005 | | $ | (646 | ) | $ | (5,386 | ) | $ | (6,032 | ) |
(a) | “Changes in Fair Value” shows changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the reporting period that are not yet settled at June 30, 2005. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes. |
(b) | “Reclassifications from AOCI to Net Income” represents gains or losses from derivatives used as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges that were reclassified into net income during the reporting period. Amounts are reported net of related income taxes above. |
The portion of cash flow hedges in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months is a $1,134 thousand loss.
Credit Risk
Our counterparty credit quality and exposure is generally consistent with that of AEP.
VaR Associated with Risk Management Contracts
The following table shows the end, high, average, and low market risk as measured by VaR for the period indicated:
| Six Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| (in thousands) | | (in thousands) | |
| End | | High | | Average | | Low | | End | | High | | Average | | Low | |
| $133 | | $159 | | $78 | | $46 | | $283 | | $923 | | $398 | | $136 | |
VaR Associated with Debt Outstanding
The risk of potential loss in fair value attributable to our exposure to interest rates primarily related to long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $32 million and $31 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We would not expect to liquidate our entire debt portfolio in a one-year holding period. Therefore, a near term change in interest rates should not negatively affect our results of operation or consolidated financial position.
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution | | $ | 326,175 | | $ | 251,550 | | $ | 556,049 | | $ | 465,500 | |
Sales to AEP Affiliates | | | 6,837 | | | 17,498 | | | 23,959 | | | 39,709 | |
TOTAL | | | 333,012 | | | 269,048 | | | 580,008 | | | 505,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel for Electric Generation | | | 116,167 | | | 94,245 | | | 206,277 | | | 183,068 | |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | | | 32,803 | | | (4,008 | ) | | 46,183 | | | 1,926 | |
Purchased Electricity from AEP Affiliates | | | 22,003 | | | 7,113 | | | 27,867 | | | 14,420 | |
Other Operation | | | 47,115 | | | 44,593 | | | 91,564 | | | 94,861 | |
Maintenance | | | 27,645 | | | 24,011 | | | 43,360 | | | 39,659 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 33,257 | | | 31,979 | | | 65,650 | | | 63,264 | |
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | | | 15,887 | | | 15,148 | | | 31,550 | | | 31,715 | |
Income Taxes | | | 5,861 | | | 14,439 | | | 10,457 | | | 14,570 | |
TOTAL | | | 300,738 | | | 227,520 | | | 522,908 | | | 443,483 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 32,274 | | | 41,528 | | | 57,100 | | | 61,726 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nonoperating Income | | | 991 | | | 792 | | | 2,310 | | | 2,195 | |
Nonoperating Expenses | | | 617 | | | 723 | | | 1,091 | | | 1,334 | |
Nonoperating Income Tax Credit | | | 371 | | | 541 | | | 571 | | | 897 | |
Interest Charges | | | 12,901 | | | 13,379 | | | 25,681 | | | 28,822 | |
Minority Interest | | | (814 | ) | | (813 | ) | | (1,700 | ) | | (1,694 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME | | | 19,304 | | | 27,946 | | | 31,509 | | | 32,968 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements | | | 58 | | | 58 | | | 115 | | | 115 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | | $ | 19,246 | | $ | 27,888 | | $ | 31,394 | | $ | 32,853 | |
The common stock of SWEPCo is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEP.
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total | |
DECEMBER 31, 2003 | | $ | 135,660 | | $ | 245,003 | | $ | 359,907 | | $ | (43,910 | ) | $ | 696,660 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (30,000 | ) | | | | | (30,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (115 | ) | | | | | (115 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 666,545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $333 | | | | | | | | | | | | (618 | ) | | (618 | ) |
Minimum Pension Liability, Net of Tax of $12,420 | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,066 | | | 23,066 | |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 32,968 | | | | | | 32,968 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 55,416 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2004 | | $ | 135,660 | | $ | 245,003 | | $ | 362,760 | | $ | (21,462 | ) | $ | 721,961 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | $ | 135,660 | | $ | 245,003 | | $ | 389,135 | | $ | (1,180 | ) | $ | 768,618 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (25,000 | ) | | | | | (25,000 | ) |
Preferred Stock Dividends | | | | | | | | | (115 | ) | | | | | (115 | ) |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 743,503 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax of $2,807 | | | | | | | | | | | | (5,212 | ) | | (5,212 | ) |
NET INCOME | | | | | | | | | 31,509 | | | | | | 31,509 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 26,297 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JUNE 30, 2005 | | $ | 135,660 | | $ | 245,003 | | $ | 395,529 | | $ | (6,392 | ) | $ | 769,800 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT | | | |
Production | | $ | 1,667,723 | | $ | 1,663,161 | |
Transmission | | | 639,968 | | | 632,964 | |
Distribution | | | 1,133,748 | | | 1,114,480 | |
General | | | 435,127 | | | 427,910 | |
Construction Work in Progress | | | 70,161 | | | 48,852 | |
Total | | | 3,946,727 | | | 3,887,367 | |
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | | | 1,762,560 | | | 1,709,758 | |
TOTAL - NET | | | 2,184,167 | | | 2,177,609 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | |
Nonutility Property, Net | | | 4,047 | | | 4,049 | |
Other Investments | | | 4,628 | | | 4,628 | |
TOTAL | | | 8,675 | | | 8,677 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 4,591 | | | 2,308 | |
Other Cash Deposits | | | - | | | 6,292 | |
Advances to Affiliates | | | 188,077 | | | 39,106 | |
Accounts Receivable: | | | | | | | |
Customers | | | 39,842 | | | 39,042 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 16,447 | | | 28,817 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,215 | | | 5,856 | |
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | | | (5 | ) | | (45 | ) |
Fuel Inventory | | | 44,260 | | | 45,793 | |
Materials and Supplies | | | 36,022 | | | 36,051 | |
Risk Management Assets | | | 7,456 | | | 25,379 | |
Regulatory Asset for Under-Recovered Fuel Costs | | | 25,762 | | | 4,687 | |
Margin Deposits | | | 1,341 | | | 3,419 | |
Prepayments and Other | | | 17,048 | | | 18,331 | |
TOTAL | | | 386,056 | | | 255,036 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Assets: | | | | | | | |
SFAS 109 Regulatory Asset, Net | | | 21,903 | | | 18,000 | |
Unamortized Loss on Reacquired Debt | | | 19,369 | | | 20,765 | |
Other | | | 13,234 | | | 16,350 | |
Long-term Risk Management Assets | | | 9,095 | | | 17,179 | |
Prepaid Pension Obligations | | | 80,599 | | | 81,132 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | 19,047 | | | - | |
Deferred Charges | | | 46,159 | | | 51,561 | |
TOTAL | | | 209,406 | | | 204,987 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 2,788,304 | | $ | 2,646,309 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
CAPITALIZATION | | (in thousands) | |
Common Shareholder’s Equity: | | | | | |
Common Stock - $18 par value per share: | | | | | | | |
Authorized - 7,600,000 shares | | | | | | | |
Outstanding - 7,536,640 shares | | $ | 135,660 | | $ | 135,660 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 245,003 | | | 245,003 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 395,529 | | | 389,135 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (6,392 | ) | | (1,180 | ) |
Total Common Shareholder’s Equity | | | 769,800 | | | 768,618 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock Not Subject to Mandatory Redemption | | | 4,700 | | | 4,700 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 774,500 | | | 773,318 | |
Long-term Debt: | | | | | | | |
Nonaffiliated | | | 690,546 | | | 545,395 | |
Affiliated | | | 50,000 | | | 50,000 | |
Total Long-term Debt | | | 740,546 | | | 595,395 | |
TOTAL | | | 1,515,046 | | | 1,368,713 | |
| | | | | | | |
Minority Interest | | | 1,953 | | | 1,125 | |
| | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term Debt Due Within One Year - Nonaffiliated | | | 209,954 | | | 209,974 | |
Accounts Payable: | | | | | | | |
General | | | 56,582 | | | 40,001 | |
Affiliated Companies | | | 42,099 | | | 33,285 | |
Customer Deposits | | | 30,082 | | | 30,550 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 46,433 | | | 45,474 | |
Interest Accrued | | | 12,049 | | | 12,509 | |
Risk Management Liabilities | | | 8,038 | | | 18,607 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 4,781 | | | 3,692 | |
Regulatory Liability for Over-Recovered Fuel Costs | | | 6,076 | | | 9,891 | |
Other | | | 34,419 | | | 33,417 | |
TOTAL | | | 450,513 | | | 437,400 | |
| | | | | | | |
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 401,158 | | | 399,756 | |
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities | | | 5,328 | | | 9,128 | |
Reclamation Reserve | | | - | | | 7,624 | |
Regulatory Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Asset Removal Costs | | | 251,382 | | | 249,892 | |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | 33,392 | | | 35,539 | |
Excess Earnings | | | 3,167 | | | 3,167 | |
Other | | | 6,667 | | | 21,320 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | 33,461 | | | 27,361 | |
Obligations Under Capital Leases | | | 33,578 | | | 30,854 | |
Deferred Credits and Other | | | 52,659 | | | 54,430 | |
TOTAL | | | 820,792 | | | 839,071 | |
| | | | | | | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | | $ | 2,788,304 | | $ | 2,646,309 | |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries.
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 31,509 | | $ | 32,968 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 65,650 | | | 63,264 | |
Deferred Property Taxes | | | (19,047 | ) | | (19,375 | ) |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 176 | | | (4,519 | ) |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits | | | (2,147 | ) | | (2,163 | ) |
Mark-to-Market of Risk Management Contracts | | | 13,031 | | | 12,181 | |
Over/Under Fuel Recovery | | | (24,890 | ) | | 8,598 | |
Change in Other Noncurrent Assets | | | 6,326 | | | (12,889 | ) |
Change in Other Noncurrent Liabilities | | | (20,982 | ) | | 3,747 | |
Changes in Components of Working Capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 12,171 | | | (4,473 | ) |
Fuel, Materials and Supplies | | | 1,562 | | | 2,110 | |
Accounts Payable | | | 27,772 | | | 3,352 | |
Taxes Accrued | | | 959 | | | 46,489 | |
Customer Deposits | | | (468 | ) | | 2,471 | |
Interest Accrued | | | (460 | ) | | (5,004 | ) |
Other Current Assets | | | 3,361 | | | 5,727 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | 3,616 | | | (19,518 | ) |
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | 98,139 | | | 112,966 | |
| | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Construction Expenditures | | | (72,150 | ) | | (45,879 | ) |
Change in Other Cash Deposits, Net | | | 6,292 | | | 803 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 108 | | | 2,316 | |
Net Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities | | | (65,750 | ) | | (42,760 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Long-term Debt | | | 148,895 | | | 92,441 | |
Retirement of Long-term Debt | | | (4,915 | ) | | (220,000 | ) |
Changes in Advances to/from Affiliates, Net | | | (148,971 | ) | | 93,394 | |
Dividends Paid on Common Stock | | | (25,000 | ) | | (30,000 | ) |
Dividends Paid on Cumulative Preferred Stock | | | (115 | ) | | (115 | ) |
Net Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities | | | (30,106 | ) | | (64,280 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 2,283 | | | 5,926 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 2,308 | | | 5,676 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 4,591 | | $ | 11,602 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: |
Cash paid for interest net of capitalized amounts was $22,279,000 and $29,841,000 and for income taxes was $35,969,000 and $3,220,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Noncash capital lease acquisitions were $2,035,000 and $16,379,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Construction Expenditures include the change in construction-related Accounts Payable of $(2,377,000) and $164,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
See Condensed Notes to Financial Statements of Registrant Subsidiaries. |
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CONSOLIDATED
INDEX TO CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to SWEPCo’s condensed consolidated financial statements are combined with the condensed notes to financial statements for other subsidiary registrants. Listed below are the condensed notes that apply to SWEPCo.
| Footnote Reference |
| |
Significant Accounting Matters | Note 1 |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 |
Rate Matters | Note 3 |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 5 |
Guarantees | Note 6 |
Benefit Plans | Note 8 |
Business Segments | Note 9 |
Financing Activities | Note 11 |
Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | Note 12 |
CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REGISTRANT SUBSIDIARIES
The condensed notes to financial statements that follow are a combined presentation for AEP’s registrant subsidiaries. The following list indicates the registrants to which the footnotes apply: |
| | |
1. | Significant Accounting Matters | AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
2. | New Accounting Pronouncements | AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
3. | Rate Matters | APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
4. | Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring | CSPCo, OPCo, TCC, TNC |
5. | Commitments and Contingencies | AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
6. | Guarantees | AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
7. | Acquisitions, Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale | CSPCo, TCC |
8. | Benefit Plans | APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
9. | Business Segments | AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
10. | Income Taxes | APCo, CSPCo, OPCo, PSO, TCC |
11. | Financing Activities | AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
12. | Company-wide Staffing and Budget Review | AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC, TNC |
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING MATTERS
General
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2004 Annual Report as incorporated in and filed with the 2004 Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements reflect all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for interim periods.
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) is included on the balance sheet in the capitalization section. The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for Registrant Subsidiaries are shown in the following table:
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Components | | | | | |
Cash Flow Hedges: | | | | | |
APCo | | $ | (23,206 | ) | $ | (9,324 | ) |
CSPCo | | | (2,892 | ) | | 1,393 | |
I&M | | | (8,768 | ) | | (4,076 | ) |
KPCo | | | (1,143 | ) | | 813 | |
OPCo | | | (5,858 | ) | | 1,241 | |
PSO | | | (1,083 | ) | | 400 | |
SWEPCo | | | (6,032 | ) | | (820 | ) |
TCC | | | (357 | ) | | 657 | |
TNC | | | (154 | ) | | 285 | |
| | | | | | | |
Minimum Pension Liability: | | | | | | | |
APCo | | $ | (72,348 | ) | $ | (72,348 | ) |
CSPCo | | | (62,209 | ) | | (62,209 | ) |
I&M | | | (41,175 | ) | | (41,175 | ) |
KPCo | | | (9,588 | ) | | (9,588 | ) |
OPCo | | | (75,505 | ) | | (75,505 | ) |
PSO | | | (325 | ) | | (325 | ) |
SWEPCo | | | (360 | ) | | (360 | ) |
TCC | | | (4,816 | ) | | (4,816 | ) |
TNC | | | (413 | ) | | (413 | ) |
Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO)
All of AEP’s Registrant Subsidiaries implemented SFAS 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations,” effective January 1, 2003, which requires entities to record a liability at fair value for any legal obligations for asset retirements in the period incurred. Upon establishment of a legal liability, SFAS 143 requires a corresponding asset to be established which will be depreciated over its useful life.
The following is a reconciliation of beginning and ending aggregate carrying amounts of ARO by Registrant Subsidiary:
| | Balance at January 1, 2005 | | Accretion | | Liabilities Incurred | | Liabilities Settled | | Revisions in Cash Flow Estimates | | Balance at June 30, 2005 | |
| | (in millions) | |
AEGCo (a) | | $ | 1.2 | | $ | 0.1 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 1.3 | |
APCo (a) | | | 24.6 | | | 1.0 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 25.6 | |
CSPCo (a) | | | 11.6 | | | 0.4 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 12.0 | |
I&M (b) | | | 711.8 | | | 23.6 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 735.4 | |
OPCo (a) | | | 45.6 | | | 1.8 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 47.4 | |
SWEPCo (c) | | | 27.4 | | | 0.6 | | | 8.8 | | | (0.1 | ) | | - | | | 36.7 | |
TCC (d) | | | 248.9 | | | 7.5 | | | - | | | (256.4 | ) | | - | | | - | |
(a) | Consists of ARO related to ash ponds. |
(b) | Consists of ARO related to ash ponds ($1.3 million at June 30, 2005) and nuclear decommissioning costs for the Cook Plant ($734.1 million at June 30, 2005). |
(c) | Consists of ARO related to Sabine Mining Company and Dolet Hills Lignite Company, LLC (Dolet Hills). The current portion of Dolet Hills ARO, totaling $3.2 million, is included in Other in the Current Liabilities section of SWEPCo’s June 30, 2005 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. |
(d) | The ARO for TCC’s share of STP was included in Liabilities Held for Sale - Texas Generation Plants in TCC’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2004 and was subsequently transferred to the buyer with the sale in the second quarter of 2005 (see “Texas Plants - South Texas Project” section of Note 7). |
Accretion expense is included in Other Operation expense in the respective income statements of the individual Registrant Subsidiaries.
As of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the fair value of assets that are legally restricted for purposes of settling I&M’s nuclear decommissioning liabilities totaled $832 million and $791 million, respectively, and were recorded in Nuclear Decommissioning and Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal Trust Funds on I&M’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Reclassification
Certain prior period financial statement items have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on previously reported Net Income (Loss).
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Upon issuance of exposure drafts or final pronouncements, we review the new accounting literature to determine the relevance, if any, to our business. The following represents a summary of new pronouncements issued or implemented during 2005 that we have determined relate to our operations.
SFAS 123 (revised 2004) “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R)
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS 123R requires entities to recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of share-based payments granted to employees. The statement eliminates the alternative to use the intrinsic value method of accounting previously available under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The statement is effective as of the first annual period beginning after June 15, 2005, with early implementation permitted. A cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle is recorded for the effect of initially applying the statement.
The Registrant Subsidiaries will implement SFAS 123R in the first quarter of 2006 using the modified prospective method. This method requires us to record compensation expense for all awards we grant after the time of adoption and to recognize the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the time of adoption as the requisite service is rendered. The compensation cost will be based on the grant-date fair value of the equity award. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not expect implementation of SFAS 123R to materially affect their results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) which conveys the SEC staff’s views on the interaction between SFAS 123R and certain SEC rules and regulations. SAB 107 also provides the SEC staff’s views regarding the valuation of share-based payment arrangements for public companies. The Registrant Subsidiaries will apply the principles of SAB 107 in conjunction with their adoption of SFAS 123R.
SFAS 154 “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (SFAS 154)
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS 154, which replaces APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes,” and FASB Statement No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” The statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle and changes resulting from adoption of a new accounting pronouncement that does not specify transition requirements. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements for changes in accounting principle unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS 154 also requires that retrospective application of a change in accounting principle be limited to the direct effects of the change. Indirect effects of a change in accounting principle should be recognized in the period of the accounting change. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 with early implementation permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after the date this statement is issued. SFAS 154 is effective for the Registrant Subsidiaries beginning January 1, 2006 and will be applied when applicable.
FASB Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations” (FIN 47)
In March 2005, the FASB issued FIN 47, which interprets the application of SFAS 143 “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” FIN 47 clarifies that the term conditional asset retirement obligation refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. Entities are required to record a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation.
The Registrant Subsidiaries will implement FIN 47 during the fourth quarter for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005. Implementation will require a potential adjustment for the cumulative effect for any nonregulated operations of initially applying FIN 47 to be recorded as a change in accounting principle, disclosure of pro forma liabilities and asset retirement obligations, and other additional disclosures. The Registrant Subsidiaries have not completed their evaluation of any potential impact to their results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
Future Accounting Changes
The FASB’s standard-setting process is ongoing and until new standards have been finalized and issued by FASB, management cannot determine the impact on the reporting of operations that may result from any such future changes. The FASB is currently working on several projects including accounting for uncertain tax positions, business combinations, liabilities and equity, revenue recognition, pension plans, fair value measurements and related tax impacts. Management also expects to see more FASB projects as a result of the FASB’s desire to converge International Accounting Standards with those generally accepted in the United States of America. The ultimate pronouncements resulting from these and future projects could have an impact on future results of operations and financial position.
3. RATE MATTERS
As discussed in the 2004 Annual Report, certain AEP subsidiaries are involved in rate and regulatory proceedings at the FERC and at state commissions. The Rate Matters note within the 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to gain a complete understanding of material rate matters still pending. The following sections discuss current activities and update the 2004 Annual Report.
APCo Virginia Environmental and Reliability Costs - Affecting APCo
In April 2004, the Virginia Electric Restructuring Act was amended to include a provision which permits recovery, during the extended capped rate period ending December 31, 2010, of incremental environmental compliance and transmission and distribution (T&D) system reliability (E&R) costs prudently incurred after July 1, 2004. On July 1, 2005, APCo filed a request with the Virginia SCC seeking approval for the recovery of $62 million in incremental E&R costs through June 30, 2006. Approximately $14 million of the amount requested represents incremental E&R costs for the twelve months ended June 30, 2005 and $48 million represents projected incremental E&R costs to be incurred for the twelve months ending June 30, 2006. The $62 million request relates to environmental controls on coal-fired generators to meet the first phase of the Clean Air Interstate Rule and Clean Air Mercury Rule finalized earlier this year, recovery of the incremental cost of the Jacksons Ferry-Wyoming 765 kilovolt transmission line construction and other incremental T&D system reliability costs.
Through June 30, 2005, APCo has deferred for future recovery $9 million consisting of the $14 million of incremental E&R costs incurred to date, partially offset by $2 million of equity carrying costs not recognizable until collected and $3 million of capitalized interest recorded on the incremental E&R capital investments. APCo requested that a twelve-month E&R recovery factor be applied to electric service bills on an interim basis beginning August 1, 2005. If approved, the recovery factor will be applied as a 9.18% surcharge to customer bills. APCo proposed to practice under/over-recovery accounting for the difference between the actual incremental costs incurred and the cost recovered.
On July 14, 2005, the Virginia SCC issued an order that established a procedural schedule in APCo’s proceeding including a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The order provided that no portion of APCo’s application should become effective pending further decision of the Virginia SCC. Each party to the proceeding may file legal arguments on or before September 6, 2005, on whether and, under what circumstances, the Virginia SCC has the authority to make effective, on an interim basis subject to refund, any portion of APCo’s requested rate change. Management is unable to predict the final outcome of this proceeding. If the Virginia SCC denies recovery of net incremental amounts deferred of $9 million, it would adversely affect APCo’s future results of operations and cash flows.
APCo West Virginia Rate Case - Affecting APCo
On July 1, 2005, APCo and WPCo formally notified the Public Service Commission of West Virginia of their intent to file a joint general rate case seeking increases in retail rates in the third quarter of 2005. The filing will include, among other things, a request to reinstate the suspended expanded fuel, net energy and purchased power clause and to provide for scheduled rate recovery of significant environmental and transmission expenditures. As of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, APCo had $52 million of previously over-recovered fuel, net energy and purchased power costs recorded in Regulatory Liabilities Over-recovery of Fuel Cost on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management is unable to predict the ultimate effect of this filing on revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
I&M Indiana Settlement Agreement - Affecting I&M
In 2004, the IURC ordered the continuation of the fixed fuel adjustment charge on an interim basis through March 2005, pending the outcome of negotiations. Certain of the parties to the negotiations reached a settlement and signed an agreement on March 10, 2005 and filed the agreement with the IURC on March 14, 2005. The IURC approved the agreement on June 1, 2005.
The approved settlement caps fuel rates for the March 2004 through June 2007 billing months at an increasing rate that includes 8.609 mills per KWH reflected in base rates. The settlement provides that the total capped fuel rates will be 9.88 mills per KWH from January 2005 through December 2005, 10.26 mills per KWH from January 2006 through December 2006, and 10.63 mills per KWH from January 2007 through June 2007. Pursuant to a separate IURC order, I&M began billing the 9.88 mills per KWH total fuel rate on an interim basis effective with the April 2005 billing month. In accordance with the agreement, the October 2005 through March 2006 factor will be adjusted for the delayed implementation of the 2005 factor.
The settlement agreement also covers certain events at the Cook Plant. The settlement provides that if an outage of greater than 60 days occurs at Cook Plant, the recovery of actual monthly fuel costs will be in effect for the outage period beyond 60 days, capped by the average AEP System Pool Primary Energy Rate (Primary Energy Rate), the ratio of the sum of fuel and one half maintenance expenses incurred by the pool members to the total kilowatt-hours of net generation, excluding I&M, as defined by the AEP System Interconnection Agreement and adjusted for losses. If a second outage greater than 60 days occurs, actual monthly fuel costs capped at the Primary Energy Rate would be recovered through June 2007. Over the term of the settlement, if total actual fuel costs (except during a Cook Plant outage of greater than 60 days) are under the cap prices, the excess will be credited to customers over the next two fuel adjustment clause filings. Under the settlement, fuel costs in excess of the cap price cannot be recovered. If Cook Plant operates at a capacity factor greater than 87% during the fuel cap period, I&M will receive credit for 30% of the savings produced by that performance.
The settlement agreement also caps base rates from January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007 at the rates in effect as of January 1, 2005. During this cap period, I&M may not implement a general increase in base rates or implement a rider or cost deferral not established in the settlement agreement unless the IURC determines that a significant change in conditions beyond I&M’s control occurs or a material impact on I&M occurs as a result of federal, state or local regulation or statute that mandates reliability standards related to transmission or distribution costs.
Our cumulative under recovery for March 2004 through June 2005 recorded as fuel expense is $7 million. If future fuel cost per KWH through June 30, 2007 continue to exceed the caps, or if the base rate cap precludes I&M from seeking timely rate increases to recover increases in its cost of service through June 30, 2007, I&M’s future results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
I&M Michigan Fuel Recovery Plan - Affecting I&M
In September 2004, I&M filed its 2005 Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR) Plan, with the requested PSCR factors implemented pursuant to the statute effective with January 2005 billings, replacing the 2004 factors. On March 29, 2005, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued an order approving an agreement authorizing I&M’s proposed 2005 PSCR Plan factors.
On March 31, 2005, I&M filed its 2004 PSCR Reconciliation seeking recovery of approximately $2 million of unrecovered PSCR fuel costs and interest proposed to be recovered through the application of customer bill surcharges during October 2005 through December 2005.
On April 28, 2005, the MPSC issued an Opinion and Order approving I&M’s proposed 2004 PSCR factors as billed and finding in favor of I&M on all issues, including the proposed treatment of net SO2 and NOx credits.
PSO Fuel and Purchased Power - Affecting PSO
In 2002, PSO experienced a $44 million under-recovery of fuel costs resulting from a reallocation among AEP West companies of purchased power costs for periods prior to January 1, 2002. In July 2003, PSO offered to the OCC to collect those reallocated costs over 18 months. In August 2003, the OCC Staff filed testimony recommending PSO recover $42 million of the reallocation over three years. In September 2003, the OCC expanded the case to include a full prudence review of PSO’s 2001 fuel and purchased power practices. The OCC has indicated that PSO will not be allowed recovery of the $42 million until the margin issue discussed below is decided. If the OCC denies recovery of any portion of the $42 million under-recovery of fuel costs, PSO’s future results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
In the review of PSO’s 2001 fuel and purchased power practices, parties alleged that the allocation of off-system sales margins between AEP East and AEP West companies were inconsistent with the FERC-approved Operating Agreement and System Integration Agreement and that the AEP West companies should have been allocated greater margins. The OCC expanded the scope of the proceeding to include the off-system sales margin issue for the year 2002 and an intervenor filed a motion to expand the scope to review this same issue for the years 2003 and 2004. On July 25, 2005, the OCC Staff and two intervenors filed testimony in which they quantified the alleged improperly allocated off-system sales margins between AEP East and AEP West companies. Their overall recommendations related to the allocation would result in an increase in off-system sales margins and thus, a reduction to PSO’s recoverable fuel costs through June 2005 of an amount between $38 million and $47 million. PSO does not agree with the intervenors’ and the OCC Staff’s recommendations and PSO will defend vigorously its position. Accordingly, PSO has not recorded a provision for the off-system sales margins issue. If the OCC reduces recovery of any portion of the fuel costs as a result of the off-system sales margins issue, PSO’s future results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
In April 2005, the OCC heard arguments from intervenors that requested the OCC to conduct a prudence review of PSO’s fuel and purchased power practices for 2003. On June 10, 2005, the OCC decided to have its staff conduct that review. Management is unable to predict the ultimate effect of these proceedings on PSO’s revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
PSO Lawton Power Supply Agreement - Affecting PSO
On November 26, 2003, pursuant to an application by Lawton Cogeneration Incorporated seeking approval of a Power Supply Agreement (the Agreement) with PSO and associated avoided cost payments, the OCC issued an order approving the Agreement and setting the avoided costs. The order did not approve recovery by PSO of the resultant purchased power costs.
In December 2003, PSO filed an appeal of the OCC’s order with the Oklahoma Supreme Court. In the appeal, PSO maintained that the OCC exceeded its authority under state and federal laws to require PSO to enter into the Agreement. The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a decision on June 21, 2005 affirming portions of the OCC’s order and remanding certain provisions. The Court affirmed the OCC’s finding that Lawton established a legally enforceable obligation and ruled that it was within the OCC’s discretion to award a 20-year contract and to base the capacity payment on a peaking unit. The Court directed the OCC to revisit its determination of PSO’s avoided energy cost. The decision also authorizes the OCC to revisit its determination of PSO’s avoided capacity costs. Management is unable to predict the final outcome of the remand, however, if the OCC were to deny recovery of the full cost of the Agreement, it would adversely affect future PSO’s results of operations and cash flows.
Upon resolution of the litigation, management will review any resultant transaction to determine if it can be accounted for as a purchased power transaction or whether it will be accounted for as a lease or as a generating plant asset on the balance sheet under FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.”
PSO Rate Review - Affecting PSO
PSO has been involved in a commission staff-initiated base rate review before the OCC which began in 2003. In that proceeding, PSO made a filing seeking to increase its base rates, while various other parties made recommendations to reduce PSO’s base rates. The annual rate reduction recommendations ranged between $15 million and $36 million. In March 2005, a settlement was negotiated and approved by the ALJ. The settlement provides for a $7 million annual base revenue reduction offset by a $6 million reduction in annual depreciation expense and recovery through fuel revenues of certain transmission expenses previously recovered in base rates. In addition, the settlement eliminates a $9 million annual merger savings rate reduction rider at the end of December 2005. The settlement also provides for recovery over 24 months of $9 million of deferred fuel costs associated with a renegotiated coal transportation contract and the continuation of a $12 million vegetation management rider, both of which are earnings neutral. Finally, the settlement stipulates that PSO may not file for a base rate increase before April 1, 2006. The OCC issued an order approving the stipulation on May 2, 2005, allowing for the implementation of new base rates in June 2005.
SWEPCo Louisiana Fuel Audit - Affecting SWEPCo
SWEPCo, the District Court Complaintiffs and the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Staff have reached an uncontested settlement in the SWEPCo Louisiana fuel audit, which will result in SWEPCo refunding approximately $18 thousand for the 1999 through 2002 audit period. A settlement hearing was held on June 22, 2005, and the ALJ is expected to render her report to the LPSC. The LPSC, through an oral motion, approved the settlement at its July 22, 2005 meeting. SWEPCo intends to seek the concurrence of the Caddo District Court regarding the pending suit alleging past over-recoveries of fuel costs back to 1975. If the Court does not agree with LPSC Staff recommendations, it could have an adverse effect on SWEPCo’s future results of operations and cash flows.
TCC Rate Case - Affecting TCC
TCC has an on-going T&D rate review before the PUCT. In that rate review, the PUCT has decided all issues except the amount of affiliate expenses to include in revenue requirements. Through an oral ruling, the PUCT approved the nonunanimous settlement filed in June 2005 that provides for an $11 million disallowance of affiliate expenses which, when combined with the previous decisions, results in a total reduction in TCC’s annual base rates of $9 million. A draft final order has been issued reflecting the $9 million reduction in TCC’s annual base rates. This reduction in TCC’s annual base rates will be offset by the elimination of a merger-related rate rider credit of $7 million, an increase in other miscellaneous revenues of $4 million and a decrease in depreciation expense of $9 million, resulting in a prospective increase in estimated annual pretax earnings of $11 million. It is anticipated that the PUCT will approve the final written order at its August 2005 open meeting. If the final written order differs from the draft order, it could impact TCC’s projected annual pretax earnings effect.
ERCOT Price-to-Beat (PTB) Fuel Factor Appeal - Affecting TCC and TNC
Several parties including the Office of Public Utility Counsel and cities served by both TCC and TNC appealed the PUCT’s December 2001 orders establishing initial PTB fuel factors for Mutual Energy CPL and Mutual Energy WTU (TCC’s and TNC’s former affiliated REPs, respectively). In June 2003, the District Court ruled that the PUCT lacked sufficient evidence to include unaccounted for energy in the fuel factor for Mutual Energy WTU, that the PUCT improperly shifted the burden of proof from the company to intervening parties and that the record lacked substantial evidence on the effect of loss of load due to retail competition on generation requirements of both Mutual Energy WTU and Mutual Energy CPL. The Court upheld the initial PTB orders on all other issues. In an opinion issued on July 28, 2005, Texas Court of Appeals issued a decision reversing the District Court on the loss of load issue but otherwise affirming its decision. The amount of unaccounted for energy built into the PTB fuel factors attributable to Mutual Energy WTU prior to AEP’s sale of Mutual Energy WTU was approximately $3 million and is the responsibility of AEP.
Unbundled Cost of Service (UCOS) Appeal - Affecting TCC
The UCOS proceeding established the unbundled regulated wires rates to be effective when retail electric competition began. TCC placed new T&D rates into effect as of January 1, 2002 based upon an order issued by the PUCT resulting from TCC’s UCOS proceeding. Certain PUCT rulings, including the initial determination of stranded costs, the requirement to refund TCC’s excess earnings, the regulatory treatment of nuclear insurance and the distribution rates charged municipal customers, were appealed to the Travis County District Court by TCC and other parties to the proceeding. The District Court issued a decision on June 16, 2003, upholding the PUCT’s UCOS order with one exception. The District Court ruled that the refund of the 1999 through 2001 excess earnings, solely as a credit to nonbypassable T&D rates charged to REPs, discriminates against residential and small commercial customers and is unlawful. Management estimates that the adverse effect of a decision to reduce the PTB rates for the period prior to the sale of AEP’s former affiliated REPs is approximately $11 million pretax. The District Court decision was appealed to the Third Court of Appeals by TCC and other parties. Based on advice of counsel, management believes that it will ultimately prevail on appeal. If the District Court’s decision is ultimately upheld on appeal or the Court of Appeals reverses the District Court on issues adverse to TCC, it could have an adverse effect on TCC’s future results of operations and cash flows.
Hold Harmless Proceeding - Affecting APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo and OPCo
In a July 2002 order conditionally accepting AEP’s choice to join PJM, the FERC directed AEP, ComEd, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) and PJM to propose a solution that would effectively hold harmless the utilities in Michigan and Wisconsin from any adverse effects associated with loop flows or congestion resulting from us and ComEd joining PJM instead of MISO.
In July 2004, AEP and PJM filed jointly with the FERC a hold-harmless proposal. In September 2004, the FERC accepted and suspended the new proposal that became effective October 1, 2004, subject to refund and to the outcome of a hearing on the appropriate compensation, if any, to the Michigan and Wisconsin utilities. The Michigan and Wisconsin utilities presented studies that show estimated adverse effects to utilities in the two states in the range of $60 million to $70 million over the term of the agreement for AEP and ComEd. A supplemental filing by the Michigan companies shows estimated adverse effects to utilities in Michigan of up to $50 million over the term of agreement. AEP and ComEd presented studies that show no adverse effects to the Michigan and Wisconsin utilities. On December 27, 2004, AEP and the Wisconsin utilities jointly filed a settlement that resolves all hold-harmless issues for a one-time payment of $250 thousand that was approved by the FERC on March 7, 2005. On April 25, 2005, AEP and International Transmission Company in Michigan filed a settlement that resolves all hold-harmless issues for a one-time payment of $120 thousand that was approved by the FERC on June 24, 2005. On May 19, 2005, AEP and all remaining Michigan companies filed a settlement that resolves all hold-harmless issues for a one-time payment of approximately $2 million which was approved by the FERC on June 24, 2005.
The payment to the Michigan utilities will be deferred, as was the Wisconsin payment, as a PJM integration cost to be amortized over 15 years and recovery will be sought in future retail rate filings. Management believes that it is probable that these payments will ultimately be recovered from retail and wholesale customers. If the AEP East companies cannot recover these amortizations on a timely basis in their retail base rates, their future results of operations and cash flows will be adversely affected.
FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates - Affecting APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo and OPCo
A load-based transitional transmission rate mechanism called SECA became effective December 1, 2004 to mitigate the loss of revenues due to the FERC’s elimination of through and out (T&O) transmission rates. SECA transition rates are in effect through March 31, 2006. The FERC has set the SECA rate issue for hearing and indicated that the SECA rates are being recovered subject to refund. Intervenors in that proceeding are objecting to the SECA rates and AEP’s method of determining those rates. Management is unable to determine the probable outcome of the FERC’s SECA rate proceeding. SECA revenues by Registrant Subsidiary are shown in the following table:
| | Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 | | December 2004 | |
Company | | (in millions) | |
APCo | | $ | 10.4 | | $ | 19.0 | | $ | 3.5 | |
CSPCo | | | 5.3 | | | 9.6 | | | 2.0 | |
I&M | | | 5.9 | | | 10.8 | | | 2.3 | |
KPCo | | | 2.5 | | | 4.5 | | | 0.8 | |
OPCo | | | 7.4 | | | 13.5 | | | 2.8 | |
In a March 31, 2005 FERC filing, AEP proposed an increase in the revenue requirements and rates for transmission service, and certain ancillary services in the AEP zone of PJM. The customers receiving these services are the AEP East companies and municipal, cooperative wholesale entities and retail customers that exercise retail choice that have load delivery points in the AEP zone of PJM. As proposed, the transmission service rates will increase in two steps, first to reflect an increase in the revenue requirements, and then to reflect the loss of revenues from the SECA transition rates on April 1, 2006. On May 31, 2005, the FERC accepted the filing, set the issues for hearing, and suspended the effective date of the proposed rates until November 1, 2005, subject to refund with interest if lower rates are eventually approved. The FERC accepted the two-step increase concept, such that the transmission rates will automatically increase on April 1, 2006, if the SECA revenues cease to be collected, and to the extent that replacement rates are not established. In a separate proceeding, at AEP’s urging, the FERC instituted an investigation of PJM’s zonal rate regime, indicating that the present regime may need to be replaced through establishment of regional rates that would compensate AEP, among others, for the regional service provided by high voltage facilities they own that benefit customers throughout PJM. This investigation provides AEP an opportunity to propose and support a new PJM rate regime that could mitigate losses from the elimination of T&O transmission rates and the discontinuance of the SECA rate collections.
The AEP East companies received approximately $196 million of T&O rate revenues for the twelve months ended September 30, 2004, the twelve months prior to AEP joining PJM. The portion of those revenues associated with transactions for which the T&O rate was eliminated and replaced by SECA transition rates was $171 million. At this time, management is unable to predict whether the SECA transition rates will fully compensate the AEP East companies for their lost T&O revenues for the period December 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006 and whether, effective with the expiration of the SECA transition rates on March 31, 2006, the resultant increase in the AEP East zonal transmission rates applicable to AEP’s internal load and wholesale transmission customers in AEP’s zone will be sufficient to replace the SECA transition rate revenues. In addition, management is unable to predict whether the effect of the loss of transmission revenues will be recoverable on a timely basis in the AEP East state retail jurisdictions and from wholesale customers within the AEP zone. If, (i) the SECA transition rates do not fully compensate AEP for its lost T&O revenues through March 31, 2006, (ii) AEP zonal transmission rates are not sufficiently increased by the FERC after March 31, 2006 to replace the lost T&O/SECA revenues, (iii) the FERC’s review of AEP’s current SECA rate results in a rate reduction which is subject to refund, or (iv) any increase in the AEP East companies’ transmission costs from the loss of transmission revenues are not fully recovered in retail and wholesale rates on a timely basis, and (v) FERC does not approve a new rate within PJM or within the PJM and MISO Regions that compensates for AEP’s T&O revenue losses, the AEP East companies’ future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition would be adversely affected.
RTO Formation/Integration - Affecting APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo and OPCo
Prior to joining PJM, the AEP East companies, with FERC approval, deferred costs incurred to originally form a new RTO (the Alliance) and subsequently to join an existing RTO (PJM). In 2004, AEP requested permission to amortize, beginning January 1, 2005, approximately $18 million of deferred RTO formation/integration costs not billed by PJM over 15 years and $17 million of deferred PJM-billed integration costs without proposing an amortization period for the $17 million of PJM-billed integration costs in the application. The FERC approved AEP’s application. The formation and integration costs included in AEP’s application by company follows:
| | PJM-Billed Integration Costs | | Non-PJM Billed Formation/ Integration Costs | |
Company | | (in millions) | |
APCo | | $ | 4.8 | | $ | 5.1 | |
CSPCo | | | 2.0 | | | 2.2 | |
I&M | | | 3.8 | | | 3.8 | |
KPCo | | | 1.1 | | | 1.1 | |
OPCo | | | 5.5 | | | 5.7 | |
In January 2005, the AEP East companies began amortizing their deferred RTO formation/integration costs not billed by PJM over 15 years and the deferred PJM-billed integration costs over 10 years (the latter, consistent with a March 8, 2005 requested rate recovery period discussed below). The total amortization related to such costs was $1 million and $2 million in the second quarter and first half of 2005, respectively. As of June 30, 2005, the AEP East Companies have $34 million of deferred unamortized RTO formation/integration costs.
| | PJM-Billed Integration Costs | | Non-PJM Billed Formation/ Integration Costs | |
Company | | (in millions) | |
APCo | | $ | 5.0 | | $ | 4.7 | |
CSPCo | | | 2.1 | | | 2.0 | |
I&M | | | 3.9 | | | 3.5 | |
KPCo | | | 1.2 | | | 1.0 | |
OPCo | | | 5.8 | | | 5.2 | |
On March 8, 2005, AEP and two other utilities jointly filed a request with the FERC to recover the deferred PJM-billed integration costs from all load-serving entities in the PJM RTO over a ten-year period starting January 1, 2005. The FERC responded to the March 8, 2005 filing in an order on May 6, 2005 denying the request to recover the amortization of the deferred PJM-billed integration costs from all load-serving entities in the PJM RTO, and instead, ordered the companies to make a Compliance Filing to recover the PJM-billed integration costs solely from the zones of the requesting companies. AEP, together with the other companies, made the Compliance Filing on May 27, 2005. On June 6, 2005, AEP filed a request for rehearing. Subsequently, the FERC approved the compliance rate, and PJM began charging the rate to load serving entities in the AEP zone (and the other companies’ zones), including to the AEP East companies on behalf of the load they serve in the AEP zone (about 85% of the total load in the AEP zone). AEP’s rehearing request remains pending. At this time, management is unable to predict the likelihood of a favorable rehearing result.
On March 31, 2005, AEP also filed a request for a revised transmission service revenue requirement for the AEP zone of PJM (as discussed above). Included in the costs reflected in that revenue requirement was the estimated 2005 amortization of AEP’s deferred RTO formation/integration costs (other than the deferred PJM-billed integration costs). The AEP East companies will be responsible for paying most of the amortized costs assigned by the FERC to the AEP East zone since their internal load is the bulk (about 85%) of the transmission load in the AEP zone.
Until the AEP East Companies can adjust their retail rates to recover the amortization of both deferred costs, results of operations and cash flows will be adversely affected by the amortizations. If the FERC were to deny the inclusion in the transmission rates of any portion of the amortization of the deferred RTO formation/integration costs not billed by PJM, it would have an adverse impact on the AEP East companies’ future results of operations and cash flows.
4. CUSTOMER CHOICE AND INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING
Certain AEP subsidiaries are affected by customer choice initiatives and industry restructuring. The Customer Choice and Industry Restructuring note in the 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to gain a complete understanding of material customer choice and industry restructuring matters without significant changes since year-end. The following paragraphs discuss significant current events related to customer choice and industry restructuring and update the 2004 Annual Report.
OHIO RESTRUCTURING - Affecting CSPCo and OPCo
On January 26, 2005, the PUCO approved Rate Stabilization Plans (RSP) for CSPCo and OPCo (the Ohio companies). The plans provided, among other things, for CSPCo and OPCo to raise their generation rates by 3% and 7%, respectively, in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and provided for additional annual generation rate increases of up to an average of 4% per year based on supporting the need for additional revenues. The plans also provided that the Ohio companies could recover in 2006, 2007 and 2008 environmental carrying costs and PJM RTO costs from 2004 and 2005 related to their obligation as the Provider of Last Resort in Ohio’s customer choice program. Pretax earnings were increased by $14 million for CSPCo and $40 million for OPCo in the first half of 2005 as a result of implementing this provision of the RSP. Of these amounts, approximately $8 million for CSPCo and $21 million for OPCo relate to 2004 environmental carrying costs and RTO costs.
In February 2005, various intervenors filed applications for rehearing with the PUCO regarding its approval of the RSP. On March 23, 2005, the PUCO denied all applications for rehearing. In the second quarter of 2005, two intervenors filed separate appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court. If the RSP order was determined to be illegal under the Restructuring Legislation, as contended by the two intervenors, it would have an adverse effect on results of operations, cash flow and possibly financial condition. Although management believes that the RSP plan is legal and intends to defend vigorously the PUCO’s order, management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the pending litigation.
The PUCO’s order in the RSP require CSPCo and OPCo to allot a combined total of $14 million of previously provided for unused CSPCo shopping incentives to benefit their low-income customers and economic development programs over the three-year period ending December 31, 2008. In a March 23, 2005 rehearing order, the PUCO clarified that the Ohio companies have a regulatory liability of only $14 million of unused shopping incentives. Through June 30, 2005, CSPCo has credited $18 million of unused shopping incentives against its transition regulatory asset. Therefore, CSPCo could cease applying unused credits to reduce its recoverable transition regulatory asset and reverse any excess unused shopping incentives. Assuming that the $14 million regulatory liability is allocated equally to CSPCo and OPCo, in the second quarter of 2005, CSPCo increased its recoverable transition regulatory asset by $18 million, transferred $7 million to a regulatory liability and credited the remaining $11 million to pretax earnings and OPCo recorded a regulatory liability of $7 million which it charged to pretax earnings.
As provided in stipulation agreements approved by the PUCO in 2000, the Ohio companies are deferring customer choice implementation costs and related carrying costs in excess of $40 million. The agreements provide for the deferral of these costs as a regulatory asset until the next distribution base rate cases. Through June 30, 2005, CSPCo and OPCo incurred $41 million and $42 million, respectively, of such costs, and accordingly, CSPCo and OPCo deferred $21 million and $22 million, respectively, of such costs for probable future recovery in distribution rates. Recovery of these regulatory assets will be subject to PUCO review in future Ohio filings for new distribution rates. Pursuant to the RSP, recovery of these amounts will be deferred until the next distribution rate filing to change rates after December 31, 2008. Management believes that the deferred customer choice implementation costs were prudently incurred and should be recoverable in future distribution rates. If the PUCO determines that any of the deferred costs are unrecoverable, it would have an adverse impact on CSPCo’s and OPCo’s future results of operations and cash flows.
TEXAS RESTRUCTURING - Affecting TCC and TNC
The stranded cost recovery process in Texas continues with the principal remaining component of the process being the PUCT’s determination and approval of TCC’s net stranded generation costs and other recoverable true-up items including carrying costs in TCC’s true-up filing. The PUCT approved TCC’s request to file its True-up Proceeding after the sales of its interest in STP, with only the ownership interest in Oklaunion remaining to be settled. On May 19, 2005, the sales of TCC’s interest in STP closed. On May 27, 2005, TCC filed its true-up request seeking recovery of $2.4 billion of net stranded costs and other true-up items which it believes the Texas Restructuring Legislation allows, including unrecorded equity carrying costs and future unrecorded carrying costs through September 2005. This filing does not include a deduction for a $238 million provision for a probable depreciation adjustment recorded in December 2004 based on a methodology approved by the PUCT in a nonaffiliated utility’s true-up order. Although it was determined that it was probable that the PUCT would make this adjustment in TCC’s proceeding, management does not believe the adjustment is appropriate and will litigate the issue, if necessary. As a result, the filing was not reduced by the $238 million. The PUCT hearing is scheduled to begin on September 26, 2005. It is anticipated that the PUCT will issue a final order in the fourth quarter of 2005.
The Components of TCC’s Recorded Net True-up Regulatory Asset (inclusive of provisions) as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are:
| | TCC | |
| | June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Stranded Generation Plant Costs | | $ | 887 | | $ | 897 | |
Net Generation-related Regulatory Asset | | | 249 | | | 249 | |
Unrefunded Excess Earnings | | | (3 | ) | | (10 | ) |
Net Stranded Generation Costs | | | 1,133 | | | 1,136 | |
Carrying Costs on Stranded Generation Plant Costs | | | 215 | | | 225 | |
Net Stranded Generation Costs Designated for Securitization | | | 1,348 | | | 1,361 | |
| | | | | | | |
Wholesale Capacity Auction True-up | | | 483 | | | 483 | |
Carrying Costs on Wholesale Capacity Auction True-up | | | 102 | | | 77 | |
Retail Clawback | | | (61 | ) | | (61 | ) |
Deferred Over-recovered Fuel Balance | | | (209 | ) | | (212 | ) |
Net Other Recoverable True-up Amounts | | | 315 | | | 287 | |
Total Recorded Net True-up Regulatory Asset | | $ | 1,663 | | $ | 1,648 | |
The Components of TNC’s Net True-up Regulatory Liability as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are:
| | TNC | |
| | June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Retail Clawback | | $ | (14 | ) | $ | (14 | ) |
Deferred Over-recovered Fuel Balance | | | (5 | ) | | (4 | ) |
Total Recorded Net True-up Regulatory Liability | | $ | (19 | ) | $ | (18 | ) |
Deferred Investment Tax Credits Included in Stranded Generation Plant Costs
In a nonaffiliated utility’s securitization proceeding, the PUCT issued an order in March 2005 that net stranded generation costs should be reduced by the present value of deferred investment tax credits (ITC) and excess deferred federal income taxes applicable to generating assets. The nonaffiliated utility testified in its True-up Proceeding that acceleration of the sharing of deferred ITC with customers may be a violation of the Internal Revenue Code’s normalization provisions. Management agrees with the nonaffiliated utility that the PUCT’s acceleration of deferred ITC and excess deferred federal income taxes may be a violation of the normalization provisions. As a result, management has not included as a reduction of its net stranded generation costs the present value of TCC’s generation-related deferred ITC of $70 million and the present value of excess deferred federal income taxes of $6 million in its true-up filing. Such amounts also are not reflected as a reduction of TCC’s recorded net stranded generation costs regulatory asset in the above table since to do so may be a normalization violation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued proposed regulations that would make an exception to the normalization provisions for a utility whose electric generation assets cease to be public utility property. Since the IRS has not issued final regulations, TCC filed a request for a private letter ruling from the IRS on June 28, 2005 to determine whether the PUCT’s action would result in a normalization violation. A normalization violation could result in the repayment of TCC’s accumulated deferred ITC on all property, not just generation property, which approximates $106 million as of June 30, 2005 and a loss of the ability to elect accelerated tax depreciation in the future. Management is unable to predict how the IRS will rule on the private letter ruling request and whether any PUCT order will adversely affect TCC’s future results of operations and cash flows.
TCC Fuel Reconciliation
On April 14, 2005, the PUCT ruled that specific energy-only purchased power contracts included a capacity component, which is not recoverable in fuel rates. As a result of this decision, in the first quarter of 2005, TCC recorded a provision for over-recovered fuel of $3 million, inclusive of interest. Reflecting all of the decisions in the final order and the resultant provisions for refund, the deferred over-recovery balance was $209 million as of June 30, 2005, including accrued interest. TCC has filed a motion for rehearing on several items which was denied by operation of law on July 18, 2005. TCC will appeal the PUCT’s decision to the courts in August 2005.
TCC Carrying Costs on Net True-up Regulatory Assets
TCC continues to accrue carrying costs on its net true-up regulatory asset at the embedded 8.12% debt component rate and will continue to do so until it recovers its approved net true-up regulatory asset. In the nonaffiliated utility’s securitization proceeding discussed above, the PUCT issued an order in March 2005 that resulted in a reduction in its carrying costs based on a methodology detailed in the order for calculating a cost-of-money benefit related to Accumulated Deferred Federal Income Taxes (ADFIT) on net stranded costs and other true-up items which was retroactively applied to January 1, 2004. In the first half of 2005, TCC accrued carrying costs of $42 million which were partially offset by a first quarter adjustment of $27 million based on this order. The net increase of $15 million in carrying costs is included in Carrying Costs on Stranded Cost Recovery on TCC’s accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the first half of 2005 inclusive of $21 million of carrying costs accrued in the second quarter of 2005.
In an April 2005 open meeting regarding another nonaffiliated utility’s True-up Proceeding, the PUCT determined that the filed cost of debt did not establish a Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) rate or an embedded debt rate because that utility’s Unbundled Cost of Service (UCOS) case was based on a settlement that did not specifically address the debt rate. As a result, the other utility was required to use a lower rate to compute its carrying costs than its filed UCOS rate. With this precedent, TCC anticipates that it will be required to address the WACC issue. Although TCC’s UCOS case was also settled, TCC’s facts and circumstances differ from those of the nonaffiliated utility in that TCC’s settlement included a WACC rate and the UCOS order approving the settlement included sufficient other information to determine the embedded debt rate in the settlement. Management, however, is unable to determine the probable outcome of this matter when or if it is adjudicated in TCC’s True-up Proceeding. If the PUCT ultimately determines that a similar lower cost of debt should be used by TCC to calculate carrying costs on its stranded cost balance, a portion of carrying costs previously recorded would have to be reversed and would have an adverse impact on future results of operations and cash flows. Through the second quarter of 2005, such reversal would approximate $60 million, of which $9 million would apply to amounts accrued in 2005 based upon TCC’s weighted cost of debt in its 2001 excess earnings report.
Through June 30, 2005, TCC has computed carrying costs of $483 million, of which $302 million was recognized as income in 2004 and applied to years prior to 2005. Approximately $42 million was recognized as income in the first half of 2005 before the $27 million offsetting adjustment discussed above. The remaining equity component of the carrying costs of $166 million through June 30, 2005 will be recognized in income as collected.
TCC Unrefunded Excess Earnings
At December 31, 2004, TCC had approximately $10 million of unrefunded excess earnings. In the first half of 2005, TCC refunded an additional $7 million reducing its unrefunded excess earnings to $3 million. On July 15, 2005, the PUCT approved a preliminary order in the TCC true-up that ordered TCC to cease refunding excess earnings at the end of July 2005. The unrefunded balance of excess earnings, as of the end of July 2005, is estimated to be approximately $1 million and will be credited to the balance of stranded costs.
TCC True-up Proceeding
As discussed earlier, TCC made its true-up filing requesting $2.4 billion of stranded costs. Hearings are scheduled to start on September 26, 2005 and an order is projected to be issued during the fourth quarter of 2005. When the True-up Proceeding is completed, TCC intends to file to recover the PUCT-approved net stranded generation costs and other true-up amounts, plus appropriate carrying costs, through a nonbypassable competition transition charge (CTC) in the regulated T&D rates and through an additional transition charge for amounts that can be recovered through the sale of securitization bonds.
The nonaffiliated utility’s March 2005 order referred to above also provided for the present value of the cost free capital benefits of ADFIT associated with stranded generation costs to be offset against other recoverable true-up amounts when establishing the CTC. TCC estimates its present value ADFIT benefit to be $211 million based on its current net true-up regulatory asset. TCC performed a probability of recovery impairment test on its net true-up regulatory asset taking into account the treatment ordered by the PUCT in the nonaffiliated utility’s order and determined that the projected cash flows from the transition charges were more than sufficient to recover TCC’s recorded net true-up regulatory asset since the equity portion of the carrying costs will not be recorded until collected. As a result, no impairment has been recorded. Barring any future disallowances to TCC’s net recoverable true-up regulatory asset in its True-up Proceeding, TCC expects to amortize its total net true-up regulatory asset commensurate with recovery over periods to be established by the PUCT in proceedings subsequent to TCC’s True-up Proceeding.
Management believes that TCC’s filed $2.4 billion request for recovery of net stranded costs and other true-up items, inclusive of carrying costs, is recoverable under the Texas Restructuring Legislation and that TCC’s $1.7 billion recorded net true-up regulatory asset, inclusive of carrying costs at June 30, 2005, is probable of recovery at this time. However, management anticipates that other parties will contend in TCC’s proceeding that material amounts of TCC’s net stranded costs and/or wholesale capacity auction true-up amounts should not be recovered. To the extent decisions of the PUCT in TCC’s True-up Proceeding differ from TCC’s interpretation and application of the Texas Restructuring Legislation and TCC’s evaluation of other true-up orders of nonaffiliated utilities, additional provisions for material disallowances and reductions of the net true-up regulatory asset, including recorded carrying costs, are possible. Such disallowances would have an adverse effect on TCC’s future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
TNC True-Up Proceeding
In May 2005, the PUCT issued a favorable order, adopting the ALJ’s recommendation regarding the post- reconciliation period off-system sales margins, but did not adopt his excess earnings recommendation. The PUCT stated that excess earnings would be addressed in the CTC filing scheduled to be filed in the third quarter of 2005. Based upon the ruling regarding off-system sales margins, TNC adjusted its deferred over-recovered fuel balance during the second quarter of 2005.
In 2004, TNC appealed to the state and federal courts the PUCT’s order in its final fuel reconciliation covering the period from July 2000 through December 31, 2001 in which the PUCT disallowed approximately $30 million of fuel costs. In March 2005, the ALJ made certain recommendations regarding the deferred fuel balance resulting in an additional provision for refund of $1 million, which results in an over-recovery amount of $5 million. TNC will pursue vigorously its appeals, but cannot predict their outcome, however, the result of these appeals could affect the TNC true-up order issued by the PUCT in May 2005 discussed above.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As discussed in the Commitments and Contingencies note within the 2004 Annual Report, certain Registrant Subsidiaries continue to be involved in various legal matters. The 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to understand the other material nuclear and operational matters without significant changes since their disclosure in the 2004 Annual Report. The matters discussed in the 2004 Annual Report without significant changes in status since year-end include, but are not limited to, (1) carbon dioxide public nuisance claims, (2) nuclear matters, (3) construction and commitments, (4) potential uninsured losses and (5) FERC long-term contracts. See disclosure below for significant matters with changes in status subsequent to the disclosure made in the 2004 Annual Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Federal EPA Complaint and Notice of Violation - Affecting APCo, CSPCo, I&M, and OPCo
The Federal EPA and a number of states have alleged APCo, CSPCo, I&M, OPCo and other nonaffiliated utilities modified certain units at coal-fired generating plants in violation of the new source review requirements of the CAA. The Federal EPA filed its complaints against AEP subsidiaries in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The court also consolidated a separate lawsuit, initiated by certain special interest groups, with the Federal EPA case. The alleged modifications occurred at the generating units over a 20-year period. A bench trial on the liability issues was held during July 2005. Briefing is underway and closing arguments will be heard on September 22, 2005.
Under the CAA, if a plant undertakes a major modification that directly results in an emissions increase, permitting requirements might be triggered and the plant may be required to install additional pollution control technology. This requirement does not apply to activities such as routine maintenance, replacement of degraded equipment or failed components, or other repairs needed for the reliable, safe and efficient operation of the plant. The CAA authorizes civil penalties of up to $27,500 per day per violation at each generating unit ($25,000 per day prior to January 30, 1997). In 2001, the District Court ruled claims for civil penalties based on activities that occurred more than five years before the filing date of the complaints cannot be imposed. There is no time limit on claims for injunctive relief.
In June 2004, the Federal EPA issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) in order to “perfect” its complaint in the pending litigation. The NOV expands the number of alleged “modifications” undertaken at the Amos, Cardinal, Conesville Kammer, Muskingum River, Sporn and Tanners Creek plants during scheduled outages on these units from 1979 through the present. Approximately one-third of the allegations in the NOV are already contained in allegations made by the states or the special interest groups in the pending litigation. The Federal EPA filed a motion to amend its complaint and to expand the scope of the pending litigation. The AEP subsidiaries opposed that motion. In September 2004, the judge disallowed the addition of claims to the pending case. The judge also granted motions to dismiss a number of allegations in the original filing. Subsequently, the Federal EPA and eight Northeastern states each filed an additional complaint containing the same allegations against the Amos and Conesville plants that the judge disallowed in the pending case. The Northeastern states’ complaint has been assigned to the same judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. AEP filed an answer to the Northeastern states’ complaint in January 2005 and to the Federal EPA’s complaint in July 2005, denying the allegations and stating its defenses.
In August 2003, the District Court issued a decision following a liability trial in a case pending in the Southern District of Ohio against Ohio Edison Company, a nonaffiliated utility. The District Court held that replacements of major boiler and turbine components that are infrequently performed at a single unit, that are performed with the assistance of outside contractors, that are accounted for as capital expenditures, and that require the unit to be taken out of service for a number of months are not “routine” maintenance, repair, and replacement. The District Court also held that a comparison of past actual emissions to projected future emissions must be performed prior to any nonroutine physical change in order to evaluate whether an emissions increase will occur, and that increased hours of operation that are the result of eliminating forced outages due to the repairs must be included in that calculation. Based on these holdings, the District Court ruled that all of the challenged activities in that case were not routine, and that the changes resulted in significant net increases in emissions for certain pollutants. A settlement between Ohio Edison, the Federal EPA and other parties to the litigation will avoid further litigation and result in expenditures at its plant.
Other utility enforcement actions and current regulatory activities are discussed in detail in the Commitments and Contingencies note in the 2004 Annual Report. However, since the issuance of the August 2003 decision against Ohio Edison, several other courts have considered the issues of what constitutes “routine maintenance, repair, and replacement” for utility units, and whether increased hours of operation are the measure of an emissions increase, and each court has reached a conclusion that differs markedly from the decision in the Ohio Edison case. These decisions include the District Court opinion in the Duke Energy case issued later in August 2003, the District Court opinion in Alabama Power issued on June 3, 2005, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion affirming the dismissal of all claims against Duke Energy issued on June 15, 2005. In addition, on June 10, 2005, the Administrator of the Federal EPA rejected all of the petitions for reconsideration of the October 2003 “equipment replacement provision” rule that defines “routine replacement” under the new source review program to include the same types of activities challenged in the pending enforcement actions. Management therefore believes that the Ohio Edison decision fails to properly evaluate and apply the applicable legal standards. The facts in the AEP case also vary widely from plant to plant.
In June 2003, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted a petition by the Utility Air Regulatory Group (UARG), of which the AEP subsidiaries are members, to reopen petitions for review of the 1980 and 1992 Clean Air Act rulemakings that are the basis for the Federal EPA claims in the AEP case and other related cases. On June 24, 2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision affirming in part the new source review reform regulations adopted by the Federal EPA in December of 2002. The court upheld the Federal EPA’s decision to apply an actual-to-future actual emissions test, utilizing a five-year look back period to establish actual baseline emissions for utilities and a ten-year period for other sources, and excluding increased emissions unrelated to a physical change from the projected emissions, including emissions associated with demand growth. The court vacated the Federal EPA’s adoption of a broad pollution control project exclusion that includes projects that result in a significant collateral emissions increase, and the “clean unit” applicability test, and remanded certain recordkeeping requirements to the Federal EPA. The Court expressed no opinion on the conclusion reached by the Duke Energy court, and found that such issues could be better addressed in a specific factual context.
Management is unable to estimate the loss or range of loss related to any contingent liability the AEP subsidiaries might have for civil penalties under the CAA proceedings. Management is also unable to predict the timing of resolution of these matters due to the number of alleged violations and the significant number of issues yet to be determined by the Court. If the AEP subsidiaries do not prevail, management believes they can recover any capital and operating costs of additional pollution control equipment that may be required through regulated rates and market prices for electricity. If the AEP subsidiaries are unable to recover such costs or if material penalties are imposed, it would adversely affect future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
SWEPCo Notice of Enforcement and Notice of Citizen Suit - Affecting SWEPCo
On July 13, 2004, two special interest groups issued a notice of intent to commence a citizen suit under the CAA for alleged violations of various permit conditions in permits issued to SWEPCo's Welsh, Knox Lee, and Pirkey plants. The allegations at the Welsh Plant concern compliance with emission limitations on particulate matter and carbon monoxide, compliance with a referenced design heat input value, and compliance with certain reporting requirements. The allegations at the Knox Lee Plant relate to the receipt of an off-specification fuel oil, and the allegations at Pirkey Plant relate to testing and reporting of volatile organic compound emissions. On March 10, 2005, a complaint was filed in Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by the two special interest groups, alleging violations of the CAA at Welsh Plant. SWEPCo filed a response to the complaint in May 2005.
On July 19, 2004, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the Welsh Plant containing a summary of findings resulting from a compliance investigation at the plant. The summary includes allegations concerning compliance with certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements, compliance with a referenced design heat input value in the Welsh permit, compliance with a fuel sulfur content limit, and compliance with emission limits for sulfur dioxide. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order to undertake certain corrective actions and assessing an administrative penalty of $228,312 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain representations regarding heat input and fuel characteristics in SWEPCo’s permit application and the violations of certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005. The enforcement order contains a recommendation that would limit the heat input on each Welsh unit to the referenced heat input contained within the permit application within 10 days of the issuance of a final TCEQ order and until a permit amendment is issued. SWEPCo had previously requested a permit alteration to remove the references to a specific heat input value for each Welsh unit.
On August 13, 2004, TCEQ issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the off-specification fuel oil deliveries at the Knox Lee Plant. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order and assessing an administrative penalty of $5,550 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain permit requirements at Knox Lee. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005.
Management is unable to predict the timing of any future action by TCEQ or the special interest groups or the effect of such actions on results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
OPERATIONAL
TEM Litigation - Affecting OPCo
AEP has agreements with Juniper Capital L.P. (Juniper) under which Juniper constructed and financed a nonregulated merchant power generation facility (Facility) near Plaquemine, Louisiana and leased the Facility to AEP. AEP has subleased the Facility to the Dow Chemical Company (Dow). The Facility is a Dow-operated “qualifying cogeneration facility” for purposes of PURPA.
Dow uses a portion of the energy produced by the Facility and sells the excess energy. OPCo has agreed to purchase up to approximately 800 MW of such excess energy from Dow for a 20-year term. Because the Facility is a major steam supply for Dow, Dow is expected to operate the Facility at certain minimum levels, and OPCo is obligated to purchase the energy generated at those minimum operating levels (expected to be approximately 220 MW through May 31, 2006 and 270 MW thereafter). OPCo sells the purchased energy at market prices in the Entergy sub-region of the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council market.
OPCo has also agreed to sell up to approximately 800 MW of energy to SUEZ Energy Marketing NA, Inc. (formerly known as Tractebel Energy Marketing, Inc.) (TEM) for a period of 20 years under a Power Purchase and Sale Agreement dated November 15, 2000 (PPA) at a price that is currently in excess of market. Beginning May 1, 2003, OPCo tendered replacement capacity, energy and ancillary services to TEM pursuant to the PPA that TEM rejected as nonconforming. Commercial operation for purposes of the PPA began April 2, 2004.
In September 2003, TEM and OPCo separately filed declaratory judgment actions in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. OPCo alleges that TEM has breached the PPA, and is seeking a determination of OPCo’s rights under the PPA. TEM alleges that the PPA never became enforceable, or alternatively, that the PPA has already been terminated as the result of OPCo’s breaches. If the PPA is deemed terminated or found to be unenforceable by the court, OPCo could be adversely affected to the extent it is unable to find other purchasers of the power with similar contractual terms and to the extent OPCo does not fully recover claimed termination value damages from TEM. However, OPCo has entered an agreement with an affiliate that eliminates OPCo’s market exposure related to the PPA. The corporate parent of TEM (SUEZ-TRACTEBEL S.A.) has provided a limited guaranty.
In November 2003, the above litigation was suspended pending final resolution in arbitration of all issues pertaining to the protocols relating to the dispatching, operation and maintenance of the Facility and the sale and delivery of electric power products. In the arbitration proceedings, TEM argued that in the absence of mutually agreed upon protocols there were no commercially reasonable means to obtain or deliver the electric power products and therefore the PPA is not enforceable. TEM further argued that the creation of the protocols is not subject to arbitration. The arbitrator ruled in favor of TEM on February 11, 2004 and concluded that the “creation of protocols” was not subject to arbitration, but did not rule upon the merits of TEM’s claim that the PPA is not enforceable. On January 21, 2005, the District Court granted OPCo partial summary judgment on this issue, holding that the absences of operating protocols does not prevent enforcement of the PPA.
On March 26, 2004, OPCo requested that TEM provide assurances of performance of its future obligations under the PPA, but TEM refused to do so. As indicated above, OPCo also gave notice to TEM and declared April 2, 2004 as the “Commercial Operations Date.” Despite OPCo’s prior tenders of replacement electric power products to TEM beginning May 1, 2003 and despite OPCo’s tender of electric power products from the Facility to TEM beginning April 2, 2004, TEM refused to accept and pay for these electric power products under the terms of the PPA. On April 5, 2004, OPCo gave notice to TEM that OPCo, (i) was suspending performance of its obligations under PPA, (ii) would be seeking a declaration from the New York federal court that the PPA has been terminated and (iii) would be pursuing against TEM, and SUEZ-TRACTEBEL S.A. under the guaranty, damages and the full termination payment value of the PPA.
A bench trial was conducted in March and April 2005 and a decision is pending.
Merger Litigation-Affecting AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC
In 2002, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the SEC did not adequately explain that the June 15, 2000 merger of AEP with CSW meets the requirements of the PUHCA and sent the case back to the SEC for further review. Specifically, the court told the SEC to revisit the basis for its conclusion that the merger met PUHCA requirements that utilities be “physically interconnected” and confined to a “single area or region.” In January 2005, a hearing was held before an ALJ.
On May 3, 2005, the ALJ issued an Initial Decision concluding that the AEP System is “physically interconnected” but is not confined to a “single area or region.” Therefore, the ALJ concluded that the combined AEP/CSW system does not constitute a single integrated public utility system under PUHCA. Management believes that the merger meets the requirements of PUHCA and has filed a petition for review of this Initial Decision, which the SEC has granted. The SEC is reviewing the Initial Decision.
Enron Bankruptcy -Affecting APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo and OPCo
In 2002, certain subsidiaries of AEP filed claims against Enron and its subsidiaries in the Enron bankruptcy proceeding pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. At the date of Enron’s bankruptcy, certain subsidiaries of AEP had open trading contracts and trading accounts receivables and payables with Enron. In addition, on June 1, 2001, AEP purchased HPL from Enron. Various HPL-related contingencies and indemnities from Enron remained unsettled at the date of Enron’s bankruptcy.
Enron Bankruptcy - Commodity trading settlement disputes - In September 2003, Enron filed a complaint in the Bankruptcy Court against AEPES challenging AEP’s offsetting of receivables and payables and related collateral across various Enron entities and seeking payment of approximately $125 million plus interest in connection with gas-related trading transactions. The AEP subsidiaries have asserted their right to offset trading payables owed to various Enron entities against trading receivables due to several AEP subsidiaries. The parties are currently in nonbinding court-sponsored mediation.
In December 2003, Enron filed a complaint in the Bankruptcy Court against AEPSC seeking approximately $93 million plus interest in connection with a transaction for the sale and purchase of physical power among Enron, AEP and Allegheny Energy Supply, LLC during November 2001. Enron’s claim seeks to unwind the effects of the transaction. AEP believes it has several defenses to the claims in the action being brought by Enron. The parties are currently in nonbinding court-sponsored mediation.
Enron Bankruptcy - Summary - The amount expensed in prior years in connection with the Enron bankruptcy was based on an analysis of contracts where AEP and Enron entities are counterparties, the offsetting of receivables and payables, the application of deposits from Enron entities and management’s analysis of the HPL-related purchase contingencies and indemnifications. As noted above, Enron has challenged the offsetting of receivables and payables. Although management is unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits it is possible that their resolution could have an adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP Lawsuit - Affecting TCC and TNC
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP (TCE), a Texas REP, filed a lawsuit in federal District Court in Corpus Christi, Texas, in July 2003 against AEP and four of its subsidiaries, including TCC and TNC, certain nonaffiliated energy companies and ERCOT. The action alleges violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, civil conspiracy and negligence. The allegations, not all of which are made against the AEP companies, range from anticompetitive bidding to withholding power. TCE alleges that these activities resulted in price spikes requiring TCE to post additional collateral and ultimately forced it into bankruptcy when it was unable to raise prices to its customers due to their fixed price contracts. The suit alleges over $500 million in damages for all defendants and seeks recovery of damages, exemplary damages and court costs. Two additional parties, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation, sought leave to intervene as plaintiffs asserting similar claims. In June 2004, the Court dismissed all claims against the AEP companies. TCE has appealed the trial court’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Fifth Circuit issued its decision in June 2005 and affirmed the lower court’s decision. In March 2005, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation filed in U.S. District Court alleging similar violations as those alleged in the TCE lawsuit. In April 2005, the defendants filed a Motion to Stay this case, pending the outcome of the appeal in the TCE case.
Coal Transportation Dispute - Affecting PSO, TCC and TNC
PSO, TCC, TNC and two nonaffiliated entities, as joint owners of a generating station, have disputed transportation costs for coal received between July 2000 and the present time. The joint plant has remitted less than the amount billed and the dispute is pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Based upon a weighted average probability analysis of possible outcomes, PSO, as operator of the plant, recorded provisions for possible loss in December 2004 and the first six months of 2005. The provisions were deferred as a regulatory asset under PSO’s fuel mechanism and affected income for TCC and TNC for their respective ownership shares. Management continues to work toward mitigating the disputed amounts to the extent possible.
6. GUARANTEES
There are certain immaterial liabilities recorded for guarantees in accordance with FIN 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others.” There is no collateral held in relation to any guarantees. In the event any guarantee is drawn, there is no recourse to third parties unless specified below.
Letters of Credit
Certain Registrant Subsidiaries have entered into standby letters of credit (LOC) with third parties. These LOCs generally cover items such as insurance programs, security deposits, debt service reserves, and credit enhancements for issued bonds. All of these LOCs were issued in the subsidiaries’ ordinary course of business. At June 30, 2005, the maximum future payments of the LOCs include $44 million, $1 million, $51 million, $4 million and $43 million for CSPCo, I&M, OPCo, SWEPCo and TCC, respectively, with maturities ranging from November 2005 to April 2007. There is no recourse to third parties in the event these letters of credit are drawn.
SWEPCo
In connection with reducing the cost of the lignite mining contract for its Henry W. Pirkey Power Plant, SWEPCo has agreed, under certain conditions, to assume the capital lease obligations and term loan payments of the mining contractor, Sabine Mining Company (Sabine). In the event Sabine defaults under any of these agreements, SWEPCo’s total future maximum payment exposure is approximately $50 million with maturity dates ranging from February 2007 to February 2012.
As part of the process to receive a renewal of a Texas Railroad Commission permit for lignite mining, SWEPCo has agreed to provide guarantees of mine reclamation in the amount of approximately $85 million. Since SWEPCo uses self-bonding, the guarantee provides for SWEPCo to commit to use its resources to complete the reclamation in the event the work is not completed by a third party miner. At June 30, 2005, the cost to reclaim the mine in 2035 is estimated to be approximately $39 million. This guarantee ends upon depletion of reserves estimated at 2035 plus 6 years to complete reclamation.
SWEPCo consolidates Sabine due to the application of FIN 46. SWEPCo does not have an ownership interest in Sabine.
Indemnifications and Other Guarantees
Contracts
All of the Registrant Subsidiaries enter into certain types of contracts which require indemnifications. Typically these contracts include, but are not limited to, sale agreements, lease agreements, purchase agreements and financing agreements. Generally, these agreements may include, but are not limited to, indemnifications around certain tax, contractual and environmental matters. With respect to sale agreements, exposure generally does not exceed the sale price. Registrant Subsidiaries cannot estimate the maximum potential exposure for any of these indemnifications executed prior to December 31, 2002 due to the uncertainty of future events. In 2004 and the first six months of 2005, Registrant Subsidiaries entered into sale agreements which included indemnifications with a maximum exposure that was not significant for any individual Registrant Subsidiary except for TCC. TCC sales agreements include indemnifications with a maximum exposure of $443 million related to the sale prices of its generation assets. The status of certain sales agreements is discussed in Note 7. There are no material liabilities recorded for any indemnifications.
Registrant Subsidiaries are jointly and severally liable for activity conducted by AEPSC on the behalf of AEP East and West companies and for activity conducted by any Registrant Subsidiary pursuant to the system integration agreement.
Master Operating Lease
Certain Registrant Subsidiaries lease certain equipment under a master operating lease. Under the lease agreement, the lessor is guaranteed to receive up to 87% of the unamortized balance of the equipment at the end of the lease term. If the fair market value of the leased equipment is below the unamortized balance at the end of the lease term, the subsidiary has committed to pay the difference between the fair market value and the unamortized balance, with the total guarantee not to exceed 87% of the unamortized balance. At June 30, 2005, the maximum potential loss by subsidiary for these lease agreements assuming the fair market value of the equipment is zero at the end of the lease term is as follows:
Maximum Potential Loss | |
Subsidiary | | (in millions) | |
APCo | | $ | 6 | |
CSPCo | | | 2 | |
I&M | | | 4 | |
KPCo | | | 1 | |
OPCo | | | 5 | |
PSO | | | 4 | |
SWEPCo | | | 4 | |
TCC | | | 6 | |
TNC | | | 3 | |
7. ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSITIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
ACQUISITIONS
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Waterford Energy LLC (Affecting CSPCo)
In May 2005, CSPCo signed a purchase and sale agreement with PSEG Waterford Energy LLC for the purchase of an 821 MW plant in Waterford, Ohio for $220 million. This transition is contingent on the receipt of required regulatory approval and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2005.
Monongahela Power Company (Affecting CSPCo)
In June 2005, the PUCO ordered us to explore the purchase of the Ohio service territory of Monongahela Power, which includes approximately 29,000 customers. On August 2, 2005, we agreed to terms of a transaction, which includes the transfer of Monongahela Power’s Ohio customer base and the assets that serve those customers to CSPCo for an estimated sales price of approximately $55 million. The sale price will be adjusted based on book values of the acquired assets and liabilities at the closing date. We anticipate the purchase, subject to regulatory approval, to close late in the fourth quarter of 2005.
DISPOSITIONS COMPLETED AND ANTICIPATED BEING COMPLETED DURING 2005
Texas Plants - Oklaunion Power Station
In January 2004, TCC signed an agreement to sell its 7.81% share of Oklaunion Power Station for approximately $43 million (subject to closing adjustments) to an unrelated party. In May 2004, TCC received notice from the two nonaffiliated co-owners of the Oklaunion Power Station, announcing their decision to exercise their right of first refusal, with terms similar to the original agreement. In June 2004 and September 2004, TCC entered into sales agreements with both of its nonaffiliated co-owners for the sale of TCC’s 7.81% ownership of the Oklaunion Power Station. These agreements are currently being challenged in Dallas County, Texas State District Court by the unrelated party with which TCC entered into the original sales agreement. The unrelated party alleges that one co-owner has exceeded its legal authority and that the second co-owner did not exercise its right of first refusal in a timely manner. The unrelated party has requested that the court declare the co-owners’ exercise of their rights of first refusal void. TCC cannot predict when these issues will be resolved. TCC does not expect the sale to have a significant effect on its results of operations. TCC’s assets and liabilities related to the Oklaunion Power Station have been classified as Assets Held for Sale - Texas Generation Plants and Liabilities Held for Sale - Texas Generation Plants, respectively, in TCC’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004. The plant does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria because it does not have cash flows that can be clearly distinguished operationally. The plant also does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria for financial reporting purposes because it does not operate individually, but rather as a part of AEP’s Power Pool which includes all of the generation facilities owned by the Registrant Subsidiaries.
Texas Plants - South Texas Project
In February 2004, TCC signed an agreement to sell its 25.2% share of the STP nuclear plant to an unrelated party for approximately $333 million, subject to closing adjustments. In June 2004, TCC received notice from co-owners of their decisions to exercise their rights of first refusal, with terms similar to the original agreement. In September 2004, TCC entered into sales agreements with two of its nonaffiliated co-owners for the sale of TCC’s 25.2% share of the STP nuclear plant. The sale was completed for approximately $314 million in May 2005 and did not have significant effect on TCC’s results of operations. The plant does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria because it does not have cash flows that can be clearly distinguished operationally. The plant also does not meet the “component-of-an-entity” criteria for financial reporting purposes because it does not operate individually, but rather as a part of AEP’s Power Pool which includes all of the generation facilities owned by the Registrant Subsidiaries.
The assets and liabilities of the TCC plants held for sale at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are as follows:
| | Texas Plants | |
| | June 30, 2005 | | December 31, 2004 | |
Assets: | | (in millions) | |
Other Current Assets | | $ | 2 | | $ | 24 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | | | 44 | | | 413 | |
Regulatory Assets | | | - | | | 48 | |
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund | | | - | | | 143 | |
Total Assets Held for Sale - Texas Generation Plants | | $ | 46 | | $ | 628 | |
| | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Regulatory Liabilities | | $ | 1 | | $ | 1 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | | | - | | | 249 | |
Total Liabilities Held for Sale - Texas Generation Plants | | $ | 1 | | $ | 250 | |
8. BENEFIT PLANS
APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC participate in AEP sponsored U.S. qualified pension plans and nonqualified pension plans. A substantial majority of employees are covered by either one qualified plan or both a qualified and a nonqualified pension plan. In addition, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC participate in other postretirement benefit plans sponsored by AEP to provide medical and death benefits for retired employees in the U.S.
The following tables provide the components of AEP’s net periodic benefit cost for the plans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 | | Pension Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Service Cost | | $ | 23 | | $ | 21 | | $ | 10 | | $ | 10 | |
Interest Cost | | | 56 | | | 56 | | | 26 | | | 29 | |
Expected (Return) on Plan Assets | | | (78 | ) | | (72 | ) | | (22 | ) | | (20 | ) |
Amortization of Transition Obligation | | | - | | | 1 | | | 7 | | | 7 | |
Amortization of Net Actuarial Loss | �� | | 14 | | | 4 | | | 7 | | | 9 | |
Net Periodic Benefit Cost | | $ | 15 | | $ | 10 | | $ | 28 | | $ | 35 | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 | | Pension Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in millions) | |
Service Cost | | $ | 46 | | $ | 43 | | $ | 21 | | $ | 20 | |
Interest Cost | | | 112 | | | 112 | | | 53 | | | 58 | |
Expected (Return) on Plan Assets | | | (155 | ) | | (144 | ) | | (45 | ) | | (40 | ) |
Amortization of Transition Obligation | | | - | | | 1 | | | 14 | | | 14 | |
Amortization of Net Actuarial Loss | | | 27 | | | 8 | | | 14 | | | 18 | |
Net Periodic Benefit Cost | | $ | 30 | | $ | 20 | | $ | 57 | | $ | 70 | |
The following table provides the net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the plans by the following Registrant Subsidiaries for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 | | Pension Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
APCo | | $ | 1,848 | | $ | 318 | | $ | 5,147 | | $ | 6,462 | |
CSPCo | | | 534 | | | (407 | ) | | 2,123 | | | 2,765 | |
I&M | | | 2,365 | | | 1,114 | | | 3,464 | | | 4,313 | |
KPCo | | | 376 | | | 144 | | | 571 | | | 742 | |
OPCo | | | 1,206 | | | (105 | ) | | 3,632 | | | 4,801 | |
PSO | | | 72 | | | 700 | | | 1,799 | | | 2,110 | |
SWEPCo | | | 364 | | | 901 | | | 1,765 | | | 2,101 | |
TCC | | | (219 | ) | | 746 | | | 1,935 | | | 2,535 | |
TNC | | | 41 | | | 338 | | | 846 | | | 1,073 | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 | | Pension Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
APCo | | $ | 3,696 | | $ | 636 | | $ | 10,492 | | $ | 12,924 | |
CSPCo | | | 1,068 | | | (814 | ) | | 4,345 | | | 5,530 | |
I&M | | | 4,730 | | | 2,228 | | | 7,095 | | | 8,626 | |
KPCo | | | 752 | | | 288 | | | 1,174 | | | 1,484 | |
OPCo | | | 2,412 | | | (210 | ) | | 7,459 | | | 9,602 | |
PSO | | | 144 | | | 1,400 | | | 3,668 | | | 4,220 | |
SWEPCo | | | 728 | | | 1,802 | | | 3,602 | | | 4,202 | |
TCC | | | (438 | ) | | 1,492 | | | 3,943 | | | 5,070 | |
TNC | | | 82 | | | 676 | | | 1,723 | | | 2,146 | |
9. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
All of AEP’s Registrant Subsidiaries have one reportable segment. The one reportable segment is a vertically integrated electricity generation, transmission and distribution business except AEGCo, which is an electricity generation business. All of the registrants’ other activities are insignificant. The registrant subsidiaries’ operations are managed on an integrated basis because of the substantial impact of bundled cost-based rates and regulatory oversight on the business process, cost structures and operating results.
On June 30, 2005, the Governor of Ohio signed Ohio House Bill 66 into law enacting sweeping tax changes impacting all companies doing business in Ohio. Most of the significant tax changes will be phased in over a five-year period, while some of the less significant changes became fully effective July 1, 2005. Changes to the Ohio franchise tax, nonutility property taxes, and the new commercial activity tax are subject to phase-in. The Ohio franchise tax will fully phase-out over a five-year period beginning with a 20% reduction in state franchise tax for taxable income accrued during 2005. In the second quarter of 2005, we reversed deferred state income tax liabilities that are not expected to reverse during the phase-out as follows:
Company | | Amount (in thousands) | |
CSPCo | | $ | 15,104 | |
OPCo | | | 41,864 | |
APCo | | | 2,769 | |
PSO | | | 706 | |
TCC | | | 365 | |
The reversal of deferred state income taxes for the Ohio companies was recorded as a regulatory liability pending ratemaking treatment in Ohio. The reversal of deferred state income taxes for APCO, PSO and TCC was recorded as a reduction to Income Taxes.
The new legislation also imposes a new commercial activity tax at a fully phased-in rate of 0.26% on all Ohio gross receipts. The new tax will be phased-in over a five-year period beginning July 1, 2005 at 23% of the full 0.26% rate. The increase in Taxes Other than Income Taxes for 2005 is expected to be $1 million and $1 million for CSPCo and OPCo, respectively.
Other tax reforms effective July 1, 2005 include a reduction of the sales and use tax from 6.0 % to 5.5%, the phase-out of tangible personal property taxes for our nonutility businesses, the elimination of the 10% rollback in real estate taxes and the increase in the premiums tax on insurance polices; all of which will not have a material impact on future results of operations and cash flows.
11. FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Long-term debt and other securities issued, retired and principal payments made during the first six months of 2005 were:
Company | | Type of Debt | | Principal Amount | | Interest Rate | | Due Date |
| | | | (in thousands) | | (%) | | |
Issuances: | | | | | | | | | |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | $ | 200,000 | | 4.95% | | 2015 |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 150,000 | | 4.40% | | 2010 |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 250,000 | | 5.00% | | 2017 |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 54,500 | | Variable | | 2029 |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 163,500 | | Variable | | 2028 |
PSO | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 75,000 | | 4.70% | | 2011 |
SWEPCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 150,000 | | 4.90% | | 2015 |
TCC | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 161,700 | | Variable | | 2030 |
TCC | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 120,265 | | Variable | | 2028 |
The above borrowing arrangements do not contain guarantees, collateral or dividend restrictions.
Company | | Type of Debt | | Principal Amount | | Interest Rate | | Due Date |
| | | | (in thousands) | | (%) | | |
Retirements and Principal Payments: | | | | | | | | | |
APCo | | Other Debt | | $ | 5 | | 13.718% | | 2026 |
APCo | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 50,000 | | 8.00% | | 2005 |
APCo | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 30,000 | | 6.89% | | 2005 |
APCo | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 45,000 | | 8.00% | | 2025 |
APCo | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 450,000 | | 4.80% | | 2005 |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 102,000 | | 6.375% | | 2029 |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 80,000 | | Variable | | 2028 |
OPCo | | Installment Purchase Contracts | | | 36,000 | | Variable | | 2029 |
OPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 2,927 | | 6.81% | | 2008 |
OPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 3,250 | | 6.27% | | 2009 |
PSO | | First Mortgage Bonds | | | 50,000 | | 6.50% | | 2005 |
SWEPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 3,415 | | 4.47% | | 2011 |
SWEPCo | | Notes Payable | | | 1,500 | | Variable | | 2008 |
TCC | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 150,000 | | 3.00% | | 2005 |
TCC | | Senior Unsecured Notes | | | 100,000 | | Variable | | 2005 |
TCC | | Securitization Bonds | | | 29,386 | | 3.54% | | 2005 |
In addition to the transactions reported in the tables above, the following table lists intercompany issuances and retirements of debt due to AEP:
Company | | Type of Debt | | Principal Amount | | Interest Rate | | Due Date |
| | | | (in thousands) | | (%) | | |
Issuances: | | | | | | | | | |
APCo | | Notes Payable | | $ | 100,000 | | 4.708% | | 2010 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Retirements: | | | | | | | | | |
KPCo | | Notes Payable | | $ | 20,000 | | 6.501% | | 2006 |
Other Matters
On January 3, 2005, the following outstanding shares of preferred stock were redeemed:
Company | | Series | | Number of Shares Redeemed | | Amount | |
| | | | | | (in millions) | |
I&M | | 5.900% | | 132,000 | | $ | 13 | |
I&M | | 6.250% | | 192,500 | | | 19 | |
I&M | | 6.875% | | 157,500 | | | 16 | |
I&M | | 6.300% | | 132,450 | | | 13 | |
OPCo | | 5.900% | | 50,000 | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | $ | 66 | |
Lines of Credit - AEP System
The AEP System uses a corporate borrowing program to meet the short-term borrowing needs of its subsidiaries. The corporate borrowing program includes a Utility Money Pool, which funds the utility subsidiaries, and a Nonutility Money Pool, which funds the majority of the nonutility subsidiaries. In addition, the AEP System also funds, as direct borrowers, the short-term debt requirements of other subsidiaries that are not participants in either money pool for regulatory or operational reasons. The AEP System Corporate Borrowing Program operates in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined by the SEC. AEP has authority from the SEC through March 31, 2007 for short-term borrowings sufficient to fund the Utility Money Pool and the Nonutility Money Pool as well as its own requirements in an amount not to exceed $7.2 billion. The Utility Money Pool participants’ money pool activity and corresponding SEC authorized limits for the six months ended June 30, 2005 are described in the following table:
Company | | Maximum Borrowings from Utility Money Pool | | Maximum Loans to Utility Money Pool | | Average Borrowings from Utility Money Pool | | Average Loans to Utility Money Pool | | Loans (Borrowings) to/from Utility Money Pool as of June 30, 2005 | | SEC Authorized Short-Term Borrowing Limit | |
| | (in thousands) | |
AEGCo | | $ | 45,694 | | $ | 9,305 | | $ | 16,070 | | $ | 4,803 | | $ | (24,621 | ) | $ | 125,000 | |
APCo | | | 236,798 | | | 321,977 | | | 95,331 | | | 47,143 | | | (176,692 | ) | | 600,000 | |
CSPCo | | | - | | | 181,238 | | | - | | | 104,861 | | | 62,172 | | | 350,000 | |
I&M | | | 203,248 | | | 11,768 | | | 81,472 | | | 5,797 | | | (143,126 | ) | | 500,000 | |
KPCo | | | 3,386 | | | 35,779 | | | 2,307 | | | 17,596 | | | 12,647 | | | 200,000 | |
OPCo | | | 44,192 | | | 182,495 | | | 22,467 | | | 80,796 | | | (11,528 | ) | | 600,000 | |
PSO | | | 55,009 | | | 55,602 | | | 22,523 | | | 26,635 | | | 7,084 | | | 300,000 | |
SWEPCo | | | 221 | | | 188,215 | | | 221 | | | 42,793 | | | 188,077 | | | 350,000 | |
TCC | | | 320,508 | | | 120,937 | | | 152,714 | | | 49,350 | | | (120,064 | ) | | 600,000 | |
TNC | | | - | | | 75,045 | | | - | | | 49,428 | | | 63,665 | | | 250,000 | |
The maximum and minimum interest rates for funds either borrowed from or loaned to the Utility Money Pool for the six months ended June 30, 2005 were 3.43% and 1.63%, respectively. The average interest rates for funds borrowed from and loaned to the Utility Money Pool for the six months ended June 30, 2005 are summarized for all Registrant Subsidiaries in the following table:
Company | | Average Interest Rate for Funds Borrowed from the Utility Money Pool | | Average Interest Rate for Funds Loaned to the Utility Money Pool | |
| | (in percentages) | |
AEGCo | | | 2.40 | | | 3.14 | |
APCo | | | 2.65 | | | 2.69 | |
CSPCo | | | - | | | 2.44 | |
I&M | | | 2.96 | | | 2.12 | |
KPCo | | | 2.96 | | | 2.42 | |
OPCo | | | 3.32 | | | 2.39 | |
PSO | | | 2.50 | | | 3.19 | |
SWEPCo | | | 3.21 | | | 2.54 | |
TCC | | | 2.91 | | | 2.12 | |
TNC | | | - | | | 2.65 | |
12. COMPANY-WIDE STAFFING AND BUDGET REVIEW
The following table shows the severance benefits expense recorded in the second quarter of 2005 (primarily in Maintenance and Other Operation) resulting from a company-wide staffing and budget review, including the allocation of approximately $15.9 million of severance benefits expense associated with AEPSC employees among the Registrant Subsidiaries. AEGCo has no employees but receives allocated expenses.
Company | | Amounts (in millions) | |
AEGCo | | $ | 0.2 | |
APCo | | | 3.9 | |
CSPCo | | | 2.3 | |
I&M | | | 4.0 | |
KPCo | | | 0.7 | |
OPCo | | | 3.4 | |
PSO | | | 1.2 | |
SWEPCo | | | 1.6 | |
TCC | | | 3.8 | |
TNC | | | 1.1 | |
The above amounts are outstanding as of June 30, 2005 as current liabilities to AEPSC and to the respective registrant employees.
The following is a combined presentation of certain components of the management’s discussion and analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries. The information in this section completes the information necessary for management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and is meant to be read with (i) Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis, (ii) financial statements, and (iii) footnotes of each individual registrant. The Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrants Subsidiaries section of the 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report.
Significant Factors
FERC Order on Regional Through and Out Rates
A load-based transitional transmission rate mechanism called SECA became effective December 1, 2004 to mitigate the loss of revenues due to the FERC’s elimination of through and out (T&O) transmission rates. SECA transition rates are in effect through March 31, 2006. The FERC has set the SECA rate issue for hearing and indicated that the SECA rates are being recovered subject to refund. Intervenors in that proceeding are objecting to the SECA rates and AEP’s method of determining those rates. Management is unable to determine the probable outcome of the FERC’s SECA rate proceeding. SECA revenues by Registrant Subsidiary are shown in the following table:
| | Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 | | December 2004 | |
Company | | (in millions) | |
APCo | | $ | 10.4 | | $ | 19.0 | | $ | 3.5 | |
CSPCo | | | 5.3 | | | 9.6 | | | 2.0 | |
I&M | | | 5.9 | | | 10.8 | | | 2.3 | |
KPCo | | | 2.5 | | | 4.5 | | | 0.8 | |
OPCo | | | 7.4 | | | 13.5 | | | 2.8 | |
In a March 31, 2005 FERC filing, we proposed an increase in the revenue requirements and rates for transmission service, and certain ancillary services in the AEP zone of PJM. The customers receiving these services are the AEP East companies and municipal, cooperative wholesale entities and retail customers that exercise retail choice that have load delivery points in the AEP zone of PJM. As proposed, the transmission service rates will increase in two steps, first to reflect an increase in the revenue requirements, and then to reflect the loss of revenues from the SECA transition rates on April 1, 2006. On May 31, 2005, the FERC accepted the filing, set the issues for hearing, and suspended the effective date of the proposed rates until November 1, 2005, subject to refund with interest if lower rates are eventually approved. The FERC accepted the two-step increase concept, such that the transmission rates will automatically increase on April 1, 2006, if the SECA revenues cease to be collected, and to the extent that replacement rates are not established. In a separate proceeding, at AEP’s urging, the FERC instituted an investigation of PJM’s zonal rate regime, indicating that the present regime may need to be replaced through establishment of regional rates that would compensate AEP, among others, for the regional service provided by high voltage facilities they own that benefit customers throughout PJM. This investigation provides AEP an opportunity to propose and support a new PJM rate regime that could mitigate losses from the elimination of T&O transmission rates and the discontinuance of the SECA rate collections.
The AEP East companies received approximately $196 million of T&O rate revenues for the twelve months ended September 30, 2004, the twelve months prior to AEP joining PJM. The portion of those revenues associated with transactions for which the T&O rate was eliminated and replaced by SECA transition rates was $171 million. At this time, management is unable to predict whether the SECA transition rates will fully compensate the AEP East companies for their lost T&O revenues for the period December 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006 and whether, effective with the expiration of the SECA transition rates on March 31, 2006, the resultant increase in the AEP East zonal transmission rates applicable to AEP’s internal load and wholesale transmission customers in AEP’s zone will be sufficient to replace the SECA transition rate revenues. In addition, we are unable to predict whether the effect of the loss of transmission revenues will be recoverable on a timely basis in the AEP East state retail jurisdictions and from wholesale customers within the AEP zone. If, (i) the SECA transition rates do not fully compensate AEP for its lost T&O revenues through March 31, 2006, (ii) AEP zonal transmission rates are not sufficiently increased by the FERC after March 31, 2006 to replace the lost T&O/SECA revenues, (iii) the FERC’s review of our current SECA rate results in a rate reduction which is subject to refund, or (iv) any increase in the AEP East companies’ transmission costs from the loss of transmission revenues are not fully recovered in retail and wholesale rates on a timely basis, and (v) the FERC does not approve a new rate within PJM or within the PJM and MISO Regions that compensates for AEP’s T&O revenue losses, future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Ohio Regulatory Activity
Ohio Restructuring
On January 26, 2005, the PUCO approved Rate Stabilization Plans (RSP) for CSPCo and OPCo (the Ohio companies). The plans provided, among other things, for CSPCo and OPCo to raise their generation rates by 3% and 7%, respectively, in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and provided for additional annual generation rate increases of up to an average of 4% per year based on supporting the need for additional revenues. The plans also provided that the Ohio companies could recover in 2006, 2007 and 2008 environmental carrying costs and PJM RTO costs from 2004 and 2005 related to their obligation as the Provider of Last Resort in Ohio’s customer choice program. Pretax earnings were increased by $14 million for CSPCo and $40 million for OPCo in the first half of 2005 as a result of implementing this provision of the RSP. Of these amounts, approximately $8 million for CSPCo and $21 million for OPCo relate to 2004 environmental carrying costs and RTO costs.
In February 2005, various intervenors filed applications for rehearing with the PUCO regarding its approval of the RSP. On March 23, 2005, the PUCO denied all applications for rehearing. In the second quarter of 2005, two intervenors filed separate appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court. If the RSP order was determined to be illegal under the Restructuring Legislation, as contended by the two intervenors, it would have an adverse effect on results of operations, cash flow and possibly financial condition. Although management believes that the RSP plan is legal and intends to defend vigorously the PUCO’s order, management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the pending litigation.
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Power Plant
On March 18, 2005, CSPCo and OPCo filed a joint application with the PUCO seeking authority to recover costs related to building and operating a new approximately 600 MW IGCC power plant using clean-coal technology. The application proposes cost recovery associated with the IGCC plant in three phases. In Phase 1, the Ohio companies would recover approximately $18 million in pre-construction costs during 2006. In Phase 2, the Ohio companies would recover approximately $237 million in construction financing costs from 2007 through mid-2010 when the plant is projected to be placed in commercial operation. The proposed recoveries in Phases 1 and 2 will be applied against the 4% limit on additional generation rate increases the Ohio companies could request in 2006, 2007 and 2008, under their Rate Stabilization Plans. In Phase 3, which begins when the plant enters commercial operation, the Ohio companies would recover the projected $1.2 billion cost of the plant and a return on the unrecovered cost over its operating life along with fuel, replacement power and operation and maintenance costs.
Litigation
Registrant Subsidiaries continue to be involved in various litigation matters as described in the “Significant Factors - Litigation” section of the Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries in the 2004 Annual Report. The 2004 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with this report in order to understand other litigation matters that did not have significant changes in status since the issuance of the 2004 Annual Report, but may have an impact on future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Other matters described in the 2004 Annual Report that did not have significant changes during the first six months of 2005, that should be read in order to gain a full understanding of the current litigation include disclosure related to the Coal Transportation Dispute, Enron Bankruptcy and Potential Uninsured Losses.
Federal EPA Complaint and Notice of Violation
See discussion of New Source Review Litigation under “Environmental Matters."
In 2002, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the SEC did not adequately explain that the June 15, 2000 merger of AEP with CSW meets the requirements of the PUHCA and sent the case back to the SEC for further review. Specifically, the court told the SEC to revisit the basis for its conclusion that the merger met PUHCA requirements that utilities be “physically interconnected” and confined to a “single area or region.” In January 2005, a hearing was held before an ALJ.
On May 3, 2005, the ALJ issued an Initial Decision concluding that the AEP System is “physically interconnected” but is not confined to a “single area or region.” Therefore, the ALJ concluded that the combined AEP/CSW system does not constitute a single integrated public utility system under PUHCA. Management believes that the merger meets the requirements of PUHCA and has filed a petition for review of this Initial Decision, which the SEC has granted. The SEC is reviewing the Initial Decision. Management believes adoption of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 may end litigation challenging the AEP/CSW merger.
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP Lawsuit
Texas Commercial Energy, LLP (TCE), a Texas REP, filed a lawsuit in federal District Court in Corpus Christi, Texas, in July 2003, against AEP and four of its subsidiaries, including TCC and TNC, certain nonaffiliated energy companies and ERCOT. The action alleges violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, civil conspiracy and negligence. The allegations, not all of which are made against TCC and TNC, range from anticompetitive bidding to withholding power. TCE alleges that these activities resulted in price spikes requiring TCE to post additional collateral and ultimately forced it into bankruptcy when it was unable to raise prices to its customers due to fixed price contracts. The suit alleges over $500 million in damages for all defendants and seeks recovery of damages, exemplary damages and court costs. Two additional parties, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation, have sought leave to intervene as plaintiffs asserting similar claims. In June 2004, the Court dismissed all claims against AEP and its subsidiaries. TCE appealed the trial court’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Fifth Circuit issued its decision in June 2005 and affirmed the lower court’s decision. In March 2005, Utility Choice, LLC and Cirro Energy Corporation filed in U.S. District Court alleging similar violations as those alleged in the TCE lawsuit. In April 2005, the defendants filed a Motion to Stay this case, pending the outcome of the appeal in the TCE case.
Environmental Matters
As discussed in the 2004 Annual Report, there are emerging environmental control requirements that management expects will result in substantial capital investments and operational costs. The sources of these future requirements include:
· | Legislative and regulatory proposals to adopt stringent controls on sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants, |
· | Clean Water Act rules to reduce the impacts of water intake structures on aquatic species at certain of our power plants, and |
· | Possible future requirements to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to address concerns about global climatic change. |
This discussion updates certain events occurring in 2005. You should also read the “Significant Factors - Environmental Matters” section within the Combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Registrant Subsidiaries in the 2004 Annual Report for a description of all environmental matters affecting us, including, but not limited to, (1) the current air quality regulatory framework, (2) estimated air quality environmental investments, (3) the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund) and state remediation, (4) global climate change, (5) carbon dioxide public nuisance claims, (6) costs for spent nuclear fuel disposal and decommissioning, and (7) Clean Water Act regulation.
Future Reduction Requirements for SO2, NOx, and Mercury
Regulatory Emissions Reductions
In January 2004, the Federal EPA published two proposed rules that would collectively require reductions of approximately 70% each in emissions of SO2, NOx and mercury from coal-fired electric generating units by 2015 (2018 for mercury). This initiative has two major components:
· | The Federal EPA proposed a Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) to reduce SO2 and NOx emissions across the Eastern United States (29 states and the District of Columbia) and make progress toward attainment of the new fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone national ambient air quality standards. These reductions could also satisfy these states’ obligations to make reasonable progress towards the national visibility goal under the regional haze program. |
· | The Federal EPA proposed to regulate mercury emissions from coal-fired electric generating units. |
On March 14, 2005, the Administrator of the Federal EPA signed the final CAIR. The rule is slightly revised from the proposed version released in January 2004, and includes both a seasonal and annual NOx control program as well as an annual SO2 control program. All of the states in which the Registrant Subsidiaries’ generating facilities are located will be subject to the seasonal and annual NOx control programs and the annual SO2 control program, except for Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Texas will be subject to the annual programs only. Arkansas will be subject to the seasonal NOx control program only. Oklahoma is not affected by CAIR. In addition, the compliance deadline for Phase I for the NOx control program has been accelerated to 2009, and will replace any obligations imposed by the NOx State Implementation Plan (SIP) Call in 2009.
On March 15, 2005, the Administrator of the Federal EPA signed a final Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) that will permit mercury emission reductions to be achieved from existing sources through a national cap-and-trade approach. The cap-and-trade approach would include a two-phase mercury reduction program for coal-fired utilities. The final CAMR imposes a national cap on mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants of 38 tons by 2010 and 15 tons by 2018.
In April 2004, the Federal EPA Administrator signed a proposed rule detailing how states should analyze and include "Best Available Retrofit Technology" (BART) requirements for individual facilities in their SIPs to address regional haze. The requirements apply to facilities built between 1962 and 1977 that emit more than 250 tons per year of certain regulated pollutants in specific industrial categories, including utility boilers. On June 15, 2005, the Federal EPA issued its final "Clean Air Visibility Rule" (CAVR). The record for the final rule contains an analysis that demonstrates that for electric generating units subject to CAIR, CAIR will result in more visibility improvements than BART would provide. Therefore, states that adopt the CAIR are allowed to substitute CAIR for controls otherwise required by BART. On July 20, 2005, the Federal EPA also issued a proposed rule detailing the requirements for an emissions trading program that can satisfy the BART requirements for the regional haze program.
The changes in the Federal EPA’s final CAIR, CAMR and CAVR have not caused us to revise our estimates of the capital investments necessary to achieve compliance with these requirements. However, the final rules give states substantial discretion in developing their rules to implement these programs, and states will have 18 months after publication of the notice of final rulemaking to submit their revised SIPs. In addition, both the CAIR and CAMR have been challenged in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. As a result, the ultimate requirements may not be known for several years and may depart significantly from the original rules described herein. If the final rules are remanded by the court, if states elect not to participate in the federal cap-and-trade programs, or if states elect to impose additional requirements on individual units that are already subject to the CAIR and/or the CAMR, our costs could increase significantly. The cost of compliance could have an adverse effect on future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition unless recovered from customers.
New Source Review Litigation
Under the CAA, if a plant undertakes a major modification that directly results in an emissions increase, permitting requirements might be triggered and the plant may be required to install additional pollution control technology. This requirement does not apply to activities such as routine maintenance, replacement of degraded equipment or failed components, or other repairs needed for the reliable, safe and efficient operation of the plant.
The Federal EPA and a number of states have alleged APCo, CSPCo, I&M, OPCo and other nonaffiliated utilities modified certain units at coal-fired generating plants in violation of the new source review requirements of the CAA. The Federal EPA filed its complaints against AEP subsidiaries in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The Court also consolidated a separate lawsuit, initiated by certain special interest groups, with the Federal EPA case. The alleged modifications occurred at the generating units over a 20-year period. A bench trial on the liability issues was held during July 2005. Briefing is underway and closing arguments will be heard on September 22, 2005.
In June 2004, the Federal EPA issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) in order to “perfect” its complaint in the pending litigation. The NOV expands the number of alleged “modifications” undertaken at the Amos, Cardinal, Conesville, Kammer, Muskingum River, Sporn and Tanners Creek plants during scheduled outages on these units from 1979 through the present. Approximately one-third of the allegations in the NOV are already contained in allegations made by the states or the special interest groups in the pending litigation. The Federal EPA filed a motion to amend its complaints and to expand the scope of the pending litigation. The AEP subsidiaries opposed that motion. In September 2004, the judge disallowed the addition of claims to the pending case. The judge also granted motions to dismiss a number of allegations in the original filing. Subsequently, the Federal EPA and eight Northeastern states each filed an additional complaint containing the same allegations against the Amos and Conesville plants that the judge disallowed in the pending case. The Northeastern states’ complaint has been assigned to the same judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. AEP filed an answer to the Northeastern states’ complaint in January 2005 and to the Federal EPA’s complaint in July 2005, denying the allegations and stating its defenses.
On June 24, 2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision affirming in part the new source review reform regulations adopted by the Federal EPA in December 2002. The court upheld the Federal EPA’s decision to apply an actual-to-future actual emissions test, utilizing a five-year look back period to establish actual baseline emissions for utilities and a ten-year period for other sources, and excluding increased emissions unrelated to a physical change from the projected emissions, including emissions associated with demand growth. The court vacated the Federal EPA’s adoption of a broad pollution control project exclusion that includes projects that result in a significant collateral emissions increase, and the “clean unit” applicability test, and remanded certain recordkeeping requirements to the Federal EPA.
Management is unable to estimate the loss or range of loss related to any contingent liability the AEP subsidiaries might have for civil penalties under the CAA proceedings. Management is also unable to predict the timing of resolution of these matters due to the number of alleged violations and the significant number of issues yet to be determined by the court. If the AEP subsidiaries do not prevail, management believes they can recover any capital and operating costs of additional pollution control equipment that may be required through regulated rates and market prices for electricity. If the AEP subsidiaries are unable to recover such costs or if material penalties are imposed, it would adversely affect future results of operations, cash flows and possibly financial condition.
SWEPCo Notice of Enforcement and Notice of Citizen Suit
On July 13, 2004, two special interest groups issued a notice of intent to commence a citizen suit under the CAA for alleged violations of various permit conditions in permits issued to SWEPCo's Welsh, Knox Lee, and Pirkey plants. The allegations at the Welsh Plant concern compliance with emission limitations on particulate matter and carbon monoxide, compliance with a referenced design heat input value, and compliance with certain reporting requirements. The allegations at the Knox Lee Plant relate to the receipt of an off-specification fuel oil, and the allegations at Pirkey Plant relate to testing and reporting of volatile organic compound emissions. On March 10, 2005, a complaint was filed in Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by the two special interest groups, alleging violations of the CAA at Welsh Plant. SWEPCo filed a response to the complaint in May 2005.
On July 19, 2004, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the Welsh Plant containing a summary of findings resulting from a compliance investigation at the plant. The summary includes allegations concerning compliance with certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements, compliance with a referenced design heat input value in the Welsh permit, compliance with a fuel sulfur content limit, and compliance with emission limits for sulfur dioxide. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order to undertake certain corrective actions and assessing an administrative penalty of $228,312 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain representations regarding heat input and fuel characteristics in SWEPCo’s permit application and the violations of certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005. The enforcement order contains a recommendation that would limit the heat input on each Welsh unit to the referenced heat input contained within the permit application within 10 days of the issuance of a final TCEQ order and until a permit amendment is issued. SWEPCo had previously requested a permit alteration to remove the references to a specific heat input value for each Welsh unit.
On August 13, 2004, TCEQ issued a Notice of Enforcement to SWEPCo relating to the off-specification fuel oil deliveries at the Knox Lee Plant. On April 11, 2005, TCEQ issued an Executive Director’s Preliminary Report and Petition recommending the entry of an enforcement order and assessing an administrative penalty $5,550 against SWEPCo based on alleged violations of certain permit requirements at Knox Lee. SWEPCo responded to the preliminary report and petition on May 2, 2005.
Management is unable to predict the timing of any future action by TCEQ or the special interest groups or the effect of such actions on results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
Emergency Release Reporting
Superfund requires immediate reporting to the Federal EPA for releases of hazardous substances to the environment above the identified reportable quantity (RQ). The Environmental Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires immediate reporting of releases of hazardous substances that cross property boundaries of the releasing facility.
On July 27, 2004, the Federal EPA Region 5 issued an Administrative Complaint related to the alleged failure of I&M to immediately report under Superfund and EPCRA a November 2002 release of sodium hypochlorite from the Cook Plant. I&M and the Federal EPA signed a Final Consent Agreement and Final Order related to the Administrative Complaint effective June 30, 2005. I&M will pay an immaterial civil penalty and invest in a supplemental environmental project at the Cook Plant.
On December 21, 2004, the Federal EPA notified OPCo of its intent to file a Civil Administrative Complaint, alleging one violation of Superfund reporting obligations and two violations of EPCRA for failure to timely report a June 2004 release of an RQ amount of ammonia from OPCo’s Gavin Plant selective catalytic reduction system. The Federal EPA indicated its intent to seek civil penalties. In February 2005, OPCo provided relevant information that the Federal EPA should consider in advance of any filing.
During the second quarter of 2005, management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of each of AEP, AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC (collectively, the Registrants), evaluated the Registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures. Disclosure controls and procedures are defined as controls and other procedures of the Registrants that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrants in the reports that they file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrants in the reports that they file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Registrants’ management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of June 30, 2005, these officers concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures in place are effective and provide reasonable assurance that the disclosure controls and procedures accomplished their objectives. The Registrants continually strive to improve their disclosure controls and procedures to enhance the quality of their financial reporting and to maintain dynamic systems that change as events warrant.
There was no change in the Registrants’ internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the second quarter of 2005 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrants’ internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For a discussion of material legal proceedings, see Note 5, Commitments and Contingencies, incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information about purchases by AEP (or its publicly-traded subsidiaries) during the quarter ended June 30, 2005 of equity securities that are registered by AEP (or its publicly-traded subsidiaries) pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period | | Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number Of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |
04/01/05 - 04/30/05 | | | - | | $ | - | | | - | | $ | - | |
05/01/05 - 05/31/05 | | | 1 | | | 82.00 | | | - | | | - | |
06/01/05 - 06/30/05 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Total | | | 1 | | $ | 82.00 | | | - | | $ | - | |
(a) | OPCo repurchased 1 share of its 4.5% cumulative preferred stock, in a privately-negotiated transaction outside of an announced program. |
On March 9, 2005, AEP announced the repurchase of 12.5 million shares of its outstanding common stock at an initial price of $34.63 per share. The share buyback plan was executed via an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program. Under the ASR structure, AEP paid the counterparty $433 million upfront to buy back 12.5 million shares. On May 6, the counterparty paid AEP $6.5 million to settle the ASR. The positive settlement was due to the average price per share of $34.18 being lower than the initial price per share, as well as a rebate associated with the interest earned on the cash paid upfront by AEP to the counterparty.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
AEP
The annual meeting of shareholders was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 26, 2005. The holders of shares entitled to vote at the meeting or their proxies cast votes at the meeting with respect to the following three matters, as indicated below:
1. | Election of eleven directors to hold office until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected. Each nominee for director received the votes of shareholders as follows: |
| No. of Shares Voted For | | No. of Shares Abstaining |
| | | |
E. R. Brooks | 263,054,307 | | 75,891,318 |
Donald M. Carlton | 328,620,376 | | 10,325,249 |
John P. DesBarres | 328,782,449 | | 10,163,176 |
Robert W. Fri | 328,507,125 | | 10,438,500 |
William R. Howell | 329,883,269 | | 9,062,356 |
Lester A. Hudson, Jr. | 330,110,186 | | 8,835,439 |
Michael G. Morris | 330,275,243 | | 8,670,382 |
Lionel L. Nowell, III | 332,065,869 | | 6,879,756 |
Richard L. Sandor | 330,065,869 | | 8,687,824 |
Donald G. Smith | 330,181,157 | | 8,764,468 |
Kathryn D. Sullivan | 330,057,810 | | 8,887,815 |
2. | Ratification of the appointment of the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2005. The proposal was approved by a vote of the shareholders as follows: |
Votes FOR | | 322,692,857 |
Votes AGAINST | | 12,412,630 |
Votes ABSTAINED | | 3,840,138 |
Broker NON-VOTES* | | 0 |
3. | Approval of an amendment to the AEP System Long-term Incentive Plan. The proposal was approved by a vote of the shareholders as follows: |
Votes FOR | | 249,862,019 |
Votes AGAINST | | 28,710,198 |
Votes ABSTAINED | | 8,059,517 |
Broker NON-VOTES* | | 52,313,891 |
*A non-vote occurs when a nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner votes on one proposal, but does not vote on another proposal because the nominee does not have discretionary voting power and has not received instructions from the beneficial owner.
APCo
The annual meeting of stockholders was held on April 26, 2005 at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio. At the meeting, 13,499,500 votes were cast FOR each of the following eight persons for election as directors and there were no votes withheld and such persons were elected directors to hold office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualify:
Carl L. English | | Michael G. Morris |
John B. Keane | | Robert P. Powers |
Holly K. Koeppel | | Stephen P. Smith |
Venita McCellon-Allen | | Susan Tomasky |
TCC
Pursuant to action by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting of the sole shareholder dated April 14, 2005, the following eight persons were elected directors to hold office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualify:
Carl L. English | | Michael G. Morris |
Thomas M. Hagan | | Robert P. Powers |
John B. Keane | | Stephen P. Smith |
Venita McCellon-Allen | | Susan Tomasky |
I&M
Pursuant to action by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting of the sole shareholder dated April 26, 2005, the following thirteen persons were elected directors to hold office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualify:
Karl G. Boyd | | Venita McCellon-Allen |
John E. Ehler | | Susanne M. Moorman Rowe |
Carl L. English | | Michael G. Morris |
Patrick C. Hale | | Robert P. Powers |
Holly K. Koeppel | | John R. Sampson |
David L. Lahrman | | Susan Tomasky |
Marc E. Lewis | | |
OPCo
The annual meeting of shareholders was held on May 3, 2005 at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio. At the meeting there were 27,952,473 votes cast FOR each of the following eight persons for election as directors and there were no votes withheld and such persons were elected directors to hold office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualify:
Carl L. English | | Michael G. Morris |
John B. Keane | | Robert P. Powers |
Holly K. Koeppel | | Stephen P. Smith |
Venita McCellon-Allen | | Susan Tomasky |
SWEPCo
Pursuant to action by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting of the sole shareholder dated April 13, 2005, the following eight persons were elected directors to hold office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualify:
Carl L. English | | Michael G. Morris |
Thomas M. Hagan | | Robert P. Powers |
John B. Keane | | Stephen P. Smith |
Venita McCellon-Allen | | Susan Tomasky |
Item 5. Other Information
NONE
Item 6. Exhibits
AEP
31(a) - Certification of AEP Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31(c) - Certification of AEP Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
AEP, APCo, OPCo
10(a) - AEP System Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan, Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2005.
10(b) - AEP System Incentive Compensation Deferral Plan, Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2005.
AEP, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC
12 - Computation of Consolidated Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC
31(b) - Certification of Registrant Subsidiaries’ Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31(d) - Certification of Registrant Subsidiaries’ Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
AEP, AEGCo, APCo, CSPCo, I&M, KPCo, OPCo, PSO, SWEPCo, TCC and TNC
32(a) - Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
32(b) - Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature for each undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/Joseph M. Buonaiuto
Joseph M. Buonaiuto
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
AEP GENERATING COMPANY
AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY
AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY
COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY
KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY
OHIO POWER COMPANY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
By: /s/Joseph M. Buonaiuto
Joseph M. Buonaiuto
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Date: August 4, 2005