UNITED STATES | ||||||||
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | ||||||||
Washington, D.C. 20549 | ||||||||
FORM 10-Q | ||||||||
(Mark One) | ||||||||
ý | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||||
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 | ||||||||
OR | ||||||||
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||||
For the transition period from __________to____________ | ||||||||
Commission file number 001-34245 | ||||||||
THE YORK WATER COMPANY | ||||||||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||||||||
PENNSYLVANIA | 23-1242500 | |||||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
130 EAST MARKET STREET, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA | 17401 | |||||||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||||||
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (717) 845-3601 | ||||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. | ||||||||
ý YES | ¨NO | |||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). | ||||||||
ý YES | ¨NO | |||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one): | ||||||||
Large accelerated filer ¨ | Accelerated filer ý | |||||||
Non-accelerated filer ¨ | Small Reporting Company ¨ | |||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). | ||||||||
¨ YES | ýNO | |||||||
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. | ||||||||
Common stock, No par value | 12,858,138 Shares outstanding as of August 6, 2012 |
PART I | Financial Information | |
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PART II | Other Information | |
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THE YORK WATER COMPANY | ||||||||
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||
Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
UTILITY PLANT, at original cost | $ | 286,575 | $ | 281,002 | ||||
Plant acquisition adjustments | (2,633 | ) | (2,658 | ) | ||||
Accumulated depreciation | (48,271 | ) | (46,067 | ) | ||||
Net utility plant | 235,671 | 232,277 | ||||||
OTHER PHYSICAL PROPERTY: | ||||||||
Net of accumulated depreciation of $210 in 2012 | ||||||||
and $203 in 2011 | 695 | 702 | ||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,899 | 4,006 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $344 in 2012 | ||||||||
and $334 in 2011 | 3,697 | 3,705 | ||||||
Unbilled revenues | 2,254 | 2,258 | ||||||
Recoverable income taxes | - | 197 | ||||||
Materials and supplies inventories, at cost | 775 | 692 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 505 | 303 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 235 | 228 | ||||||
Total current assets | 10,365 | 11,389 | ||||||
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS: | ||||||||
Deferred debt expense | 2,344 | 2,396 | ||||||
Notes receivable | 351 | 368 | ||||||
Deferred regulatory assets | 23,188 | 23,114 | ||||||
Restricted cash-compensating balance | 500 | 500 | ||||||
Other assets | 3,525 | 3,473 | ||||||
Total other long-term assets | 29,908 | 29,851 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 276,639 | $ | 274,219 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
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Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | |||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||||||
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||
Common stock, no par value, authorized 46,500,000 shares, | $ | 78,205 | $ | 77,113 | ||||
issued and outstanding 12,855,471 shares in 2012 | ||||||||
and 12,791,671 shares in 2011 | ||||||||
Retained earnings | 18,872 | 18,152 | ||||||
Total common stockholders' equity | 97,077 | 95,265 | ||||||
PREFERRED STOCK, authorized 500,000 shares, no shares issued | - | - | ||||||
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion | 84,954 | 84,975 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS | - | - | ||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 42 | 42 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 1,268 | 1,110 | ||||||
Dividends payable | 1,487 | 1,481 | ||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | 1,016 | 1,012 | ||||||
Accrued income taxes | 37 | - | ||||||
Accrued interest | 1,066 | 1,065 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses | 486 | 573 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,402 | 5,283 | ||||||
DEFERRED CREDITS: | ||||||||
Customers' advances for construction | 13,753 | 13,761 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 30,981 | 29,809 | ||||||
Deferred employee benefits | 13,894 | 14,660 | ||||||
Other deferred credits | 3,601 | 3,489 | ||||||
Total deferred credits | 62,229 | 61,719 | ||||||
Contributions in aid of construction | 26,977 | 26,977 | ||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity and Liabilities | $ | 276,639 | $ | 274,219 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
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Statements of Income (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended June 30 | Ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||
WATER OPERATING REVENUES: | ||||||||||||||||
Residential | $ | 6,505 | $ | 6,630 | $ | 12,662 | $ | 12,756 | ||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 3,048 | 3,023 | 5,773 | 5,777 | ||||||||||||
Other | 799 | 799 | 1,586 | 1,564 | ||||||||||||
10,352 | 10,452 | 20,021 | 20,097 | |||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||||
Operation and maintenance | 1,869 | 1,826 | 3,619 | 3,489 | ||||||||||||
Administrative and general | 1,862 | 1,950 | 3,762 | 3,808 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,284 | 1,227 | 2,563 | 2,446 | ||||||||||||
Taxes other than income taxes | 285 | 287 | 598 | 606 | ||||||||||||
5,300 | 5,290 | 10,542 | 10,349 | |||||||||||||
Operating income | 5,052 | 5,162 | 9,479 | 9,748 | ||||||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest on debt | (1,313 | ) | (1,315 | ) | (2,623 | ) | (2,630 | ) | ||||||||
Allowance for funds used during construction | 29 | 30 | 42 | 50 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expenses), net | (177 | ) | (128 | ) | (236 | ) | (116 | ) | ||||||||
(1,461 | ) | (1,413 | ) | (2,817 | ) | (2,696 | ) | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | 3,591 | 3,749 | 6,662 | 7,052 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes | 1,387 | 1,291 | 2,517 | 2,455 | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 2,204 | $ | 2,458 | $ | 4,145 | $ | 4,597 | ||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.36 | ||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared Per Share | $ | 0.1336 | $ | 0.1310 | $ | 0.2672 | $ | 0.2620 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
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Statements of Common Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
For the Periods Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
Common | Common | |||||||||||||||
Stock | Stock | Retained | ||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Earnings | Total | |||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2011 | 12,791,671 | $ | 77,113 | $ | 18,152 | $ | 95,265 | |||||||||
Net income | - | - | 4,145 | 4,145 | ||||||||||||
Dividends ($.2672 per share) | - | - | (3,425 | ) | (3,425 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock under | ||||||||||||||||
dividend reinvestment, direct stock and | ||||||||||||||||
employee stock purchase plans | 63,800 | 1,092 | - | 1,092 | ||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2012 | 12,855,471 | $ | 78,205 | $ | 18,872 | $ | 97,077 | |||||||||
Common | Common | |||||||||||||||
Stock | Stock | Retained | ||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Earnings | Total | |||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2010 | 12,692,054 | $ | 75,481 | $ | 15,776 | $ | 91,257 | |||||||||
Net income | - | - | 4,597 | 4,597 | ||||||||||||
Dividends ($.2620 per share) | - | - | (3,331 | ) | (3,331 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock under | ||||||||||||||||
dividend reinvestment, direct stock and | ||||||||||||||||
employee stock purchase plans | 51,385 | 841 | - | 841 | ||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2011 | 12,743,439 | $ | 76,322 | $ | 17,042 | $ | 93,364 | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
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Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Six Months | ||||||||
Ended June 30 | ||||||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 4,145 | $ | 4,597 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,563 | 2,446 | ||||||
Increase in deferred income taxes | 1,065 | 1,851 | ||||||
Other | 110 | 255 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Increase in accounts receivable and unbilled revenues | (141 | ) | (171 | ) | ||||
(Increase) decrease in recoverable income taxes | 197 | (661 | ) | |||||
Increase in materials and supplies, prepaid expenses, regulatory and other assets | (506 | ) | (821 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued compensation and benefits, | ||||||||
accrued expenses, deferred employee benefits, and other deferred credits | (707 | ) | 1,103 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest and taxes | 38 | (3 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 6,764 | 8,596 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Utility plant additions, including debt portion of allowance for funds used during | ||||||||
construction of $23 in 2012 and $28 in 2011 | (5,553 | ) | (4,124 | ) | ||||
Decrease in notes receivable | 17 | 20 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (5,536 | ) | (4,104 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Customers' advances for construction and contributions in aid of construction | 159 | 33 | ||||||
Repayments of customer advances | (146 | ) | (137 | ) | ||||
Repayments of long-term debt | (21 | ) | (85 | ) | ||||
Issuance of common stock | 1,092 | 841 | ||||||
Dividends paid | (3,419 | ) | (3,327 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (2,335 | ) | (2,675 | ) | ||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (1,107 | ) | 1,817 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 4,006 | 1,327 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 2,899 | $ | 3,144 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
Interest, net of amounts capitalized | $ | 2,599 | $ | 2,605 | ||||
Income taxes | 844 | 838 | ||||||
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable includes $728 in 2012 and $730 in 2011 for the construction of utility plant. | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. |
THE YORK WATER COMPANY
Notes to Interim Financial Statements
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
1. | Basis of Presentation |
The interim financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of results for such periods. Because the financial statements cover an interim period, they do not include all disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial statements, and therefore, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.
2. | Basic Earnings Per Share |
Basic earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were based on weighted average shares outstanding of 12,831,919 and 12,720,819, respectively.
Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were based on weighted average shares outstanding of 12,816,813 and 12,708,281, respectively.
Since the Company has no common stock equivalents outstanding, there are no diluted earnings per share.
3. | Commitments |
In November 2011, during a routine tank cleaning, the Company discovered a small amount of mercury in the bottom of the tank. The tank was not in service at the time of the discovery and remains out of service. A number of tests were performed to confirm no mercury entered the water supply and no employees or contractors present during the discovery were impacted. The tank will remain out of service until it is confirmed that it is free of any mercury. No disruption of service to any customers has occurred or is expected to occur. The Company incurred total costs of $186 through June 30, 2012, which represent all known expenses related to the remediation. The Company is currently awaiting approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to reline and strengthen the interior of the tank which is expected to be the final phase of remediation. This improvement is projected to require capital expenditures of approximately $50.
4. | Pensions |
Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||
Service cost | $ 262 | $ 233 | $ 525 | $ 465 | |||
Interest cost | 322 | 347 | 644 | 695 | |||
Expected return on plan assets | (361) | (334) | (721) | (667) | |||
Plan amendments | - | 23 | - | 46 | |||
Amortization of actuarial loss | 160 | 78 | 320 | 156 | |||
Amortization of prior service cost | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | |||
Rate-regulated adjustment | 10 | 46 | 19 | 92 | |||
Net periodic pension expense | $ 398 | $ 398 | $ 796 | $ 796 |
Employer Contributions
The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 that it expected to contribute $1,593 to its pension plans in 2012. As of June 30, 2012, contributions of $1,593 had been made. The Company does not expect to contribute any additional amount during the remainder of 2012.
5. | Interest Rate Swap Agreement |
The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed by using derivative instruments is interest rate risk. The Company utilizes an interest rate swap agreement to effectively convert the Company’s $12,000 variable-rate debt issue to a fixed rate. Interest rate swaps are contracts in which a series of interest rate cash flows are exchanged over a prescribed period. The notional amount on which the interest payments are based ($12,000) is not exchanged. The interest rate swap provides that the Company pays the counterparty a fixed interest rate of 3.16% on the notional amount of $12,000. In exchange, the counterparty pays the Company a variable interest rate based on 59% of LIBOR on the notional amount. The intent is for the variable rate received from the swap counterparty to approximate the variable rate the Company pays to bondholders on its variable rate debt issue, resulting in a fixed rate being paid to the swap counterparty and reducing the Company’s interest rate risk. The Company’s net payment rate on the swap was 3.00% during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2.98% during the six months ended June 30, 2012.
The interest rate swap agreement is classified as a financial derivative used for non-trading activities. The professional standards regarding accounting for derivatives and hedging activities require companies to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value on the balance sheet. In accordance with the standards, the interest rate swap is recorded on the balance sheet in other deferred credits at fair value (see Note 6).
The Company uses regulatory accounting treatment rather than hedge accounting to defer the unrealized gains and losses on its interest rate swap. Instead of the effective portion being recorded as other comprehensive income and the ineffective portion being recognized in earnings using the cash flow hedge accounting rules provided by the derivative accounting standards, the entire unrealized swap value is recorded as a regulatory asset. Based on current ratemaking treatment, the Company expects the unrealized gains and losses to be recognized in rates as a component of interest expense as the swap settlements occur. Swap settlements are recorded in the income statement with the hedged item as interest expense. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, $90 was reclassified from regulatory assets to interest expense as a result of swap settlements. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, $180 was reclassified from regulatory assets to interest expense as a result of swap settlements. The overall swap result was a loss of $633 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and a loss of $307 for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The Company expects to reclassify $343 from regulatory assets to interest expense as a result of swap settlements over the next 12 months.
The interest rate swap agreement contains provisions that require the Company to maintain a credit rating of at least BBB- with Standard & Poor’s. If the Company’s rating were to fall below this rating, it would be in violation of these provisions, and the counterparty to the derivative could request immediate payment if the derivative was in a liability position. The Company’s interest rate swap was in a liability position as of June 30, 2012. If a violation due to credit rating, or some other default provision, were triggered on June 30, 2012, the Company would have been required to pay the counterparty approximately $3,278. The Company’s current credit rating with Standard & Poor’s is in compliance with this requirement.
The interest rate swap will expire on October 1, 2029. Other than the interest rate swap, the Company has no other derivative instruments.
6. | Fair Value Measurements |
The professional standards regarding fair value measurements establish a fair value hierarchy which indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, commodity rates and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The Company has recorded its interest rate swap liability at fair value in accordance with the standards. The liability is recorded under the caption “Other deferred credits” on the balance sheet. The table below illustrates the fair value of the interest rate swap as of the end of the reporting period.
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | ||
Description | June 30, 2012 | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Interest Rate Swap | $2,969 | $2,969 |
Fair values are measured as the present value of all expected future cash flows based on the LIBOR-based swap yield curve as of the date of the valuation. These inputs to this calculation are deemed to be Level 2 inputs. The balance sheet carrying value reflects the Company’s credit quality as of June 30, 2012. The rate used in discounting all prospective cash flows anticipated to be made under this swap reflects a representation of the yield to maturity for 30-year debt on utilities rated A- as of June 30, 2012. The use of the Company’s credit rating resulted in a reduction in the fair value of the swap liability of $309 as of June 30, 2012. The fair value of the swap reflecting the Company’s credit quality as of December 31, 2011 is shown in the table below.
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | ||
Description | December 31, 2011 | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Interest Rate Swap | $2,842 | $2,842 |
The carrying amount of current assets and liabilities that are considered financial instruments approximates fair value as of the dates presented. The Company's long-term debt (including current maturities), with a carrying value of $84,996 at June 30, 2012, and $85,017 at December 31, 2011, had an estimated fair value of approximately $104,000 and $102,000, respectively. The estimated fair value of debt was calculated using a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest yield curve with adjustments for duration and risk profile. These inputs to this calculation are deemed to be Level 2 inputs. The Company recognized its credit rating in determining the yield curve, and did not factor in third party credit enhancements including bond insurance on the 2004 PEDFA Series A and 2006 Industrial Development Authority issues, and the letter of credit on the 2008 PEDFA Series A issue.
Customers' advances for construction and notes receivable have carrying values at June 30, 2012 of $13,753 and $351, respectively. At December 31, 2011, customers’ advances for construction and notes receivable had carrying values of $13,761 and $368, respectively. The relative fair values of these amounts cannot be accurately estimated since the timing of future payment streams is dependent upon several factors, including new customer connections, customer consumption levels and future rate increases.
7. | Debt |
As of Jun. 30, 2012 | As of Dec. 31, 2011 | ||||
4.05% Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority | |||||
Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, due 2016 | $ 2,350 | $ 2,350 | |||
5.00% Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority | |||||
Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, due 2016 | 4,950 | 4,950 | |||
10.17% Senior Notes, Series A, due 2019 | 6,000 | 6,000 | |||
9.60% Senior Notes, Series B, due 2019 | 5,000 | 5,000 | |||
1.00% Pennvest Loan, due 2019 | 311 | 332 | |||
10.05% Senior Notes, Series C, due 2020 | 6,500 | 6,500 | |||
8.43% Senior Notes, Series D, due 2022 | 7,500 | 7,500 | |||
Variable Rate Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority | |||||
Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, due 2029 | 12,000 | 12,000 | |||
4.75% Industrial Development Authority Revenue | |||||
Bonds, Series 2006, due 2036 | 10,500 | 10,500 | |||
6.00% Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority | |||||
Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B, due 2038 | 14,885 | 14,885 | |||
5.00% Monthly Senior Notes, Series 2010A, due 2040 | 15,000 | 15,000 | |||
Total long-term debt | 84,996 | 85,017 | |||
Less current maturities | (42) | (42) | |||
Long-term portion | $ 84,954 | $ 84,975 |
In April 2012, the Company renewed its $13,000 committed line of credit and extended the maturity date to May 2014.
In May 2012, the Company renewed its $11,000 committed line of credit and extended the maturity date to May 2014. The Company is required to maintain a demand deposit account with an average monthly balance of $500 in order to retain this line of credit. The use of the funds in the account in excess of the $500 is not restricted in any way.
In May 2012, the Company renewed its $5,000 committed line of credit, extending the maturity date to June 2013 and lowering the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.00% to LIBOR plus 1.50%.
8. | Rate Matters |
From time to time, the Company files applications for rate increases with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or PPUC, and is granted rate relief as a result of such requests. The most recent rate request was filed by the Company on May 14, 2010. Effective November 4, 2010, the PPUC authorized an average increase of 8.7% in rates designed to produce approximately $3,400 in additional annual revenues. The Company is currently evaluating when the next application for a rate increase will be submitted.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this report on Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Words such as "may," "should," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include certain information relating to the Company’s business strategy; statements including, but not limited to:
· | statements regarding the amount and timing of rate increases and other regulatory matters including the recovery of costs recorded as regulatory assets; |
· | expected profitability and results of operations; |
· | statements as to trends; |
· | goals, priorities and plans for, and cost of, growth and expansion; |
· | strategic initiatives; |
· | availability of water supply; |
· | water usage by customers; and |
· | ability to pay dividends on common stock and the rate of those dividends. |
The forward-looking statements in this report reflect what the Company currently anticipates will happen. What actually happens could differ materially from what it currently anticipates will happen. The Company does not intend to make any public announcement when forward-looking statements in this report are no longer accurate, whether as a result of new information, what actually happens in the future or for any other reason. Important matters that may affect what will actually happen include, but are not limited to:
· | changes in weather, including drought conditions or extended periods of heavy rainfall; |
· | levels of rate relief granted; |
· | the level of commercial and industrial business activity within the Company's service territory; |
· | construction of new housing within the Company's service territory and increases in population; |
· | changes in government policies or regulations, including the tax code; |
· | the ability to obtain permits for expansion projects; |
· | material changes in demand from customers, including the impact of conservation efforts which may impact the demand of customers for water; |
· | changes in economic and business conditions, including interest rates, which are less favorable than expected; |
· | changes in, or unanticipated, capital requirements; |
· | changes in accounting pronouncements; |
· | changes in the Company’s credit rating or the market price of its common stock; |
· | the ability to obtain financing; and |
· | other matters set forth in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. |
General Information
The business of the Company is to impound, purify to meet or exceed safe drinking water standards and distribute water. The Company operates within its franchised territory, which covers 39 municipalities within York County, Pennsylvania and eight municipalities within Adams County, Pennsylvania. The Company is regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or PPUC, in the areas of billing, payment procedures, dispute processing, terminations, service territory, debt and equity financing and rate setting. The Company must obtain PPUC approval before changing any practices associated with the aforementioned areas. Water service is supplied through the Company's own distribution system. The Company obtains its water supply from both the South Branch and East Branch of the Codorus Creek, which together have an average daily flow of 73.0 million gallons. This combined watershed area is approximately 117 square miles. The Company has two reservoirs, Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which together hold up to approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The Company has a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman which provides access to an additional supply of 12.0 million gallons of untreated water per day. As of June 30, 2012 the Company's average daily availability was 35.0 million gallons, and daily consumption was approximately 18.1 million gallons. The Company's service territory had an estimated population of 187,000 as of December 31, 2011. Industry within the Company's service territory is diversified, manufacturing such items as fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergent, barbells and motorcycles.
The Company's business is somewhat dependent on weather conditions, particularly the amount of rainfall. Revenues are particularly vulnerable to weather conditions in the summer months. Prolonged periods of hot and dry weather generally cause increased water usage for watering lawns, washing cars, and keeping golf courses and sports fields irrigated. Conversely, prolonged periods of dry weather could lead to drought restrictions from governmental authorities. Despite the Company’s adequate water supply, customers may be required to cut back water usage under such drought restrictions which would negatively impact revenues. The Company has addressed some of this vulnerability by instituting minimum customer charges which are intended to cover fixed costs of operations under all likely weather conditions.
The Company’s business does not require large amounts of working capital and is not dependent on any single customer or a very few customers for a material portion of its business. Increases in revenues are generally dependent on the Company’s ability to obtain rate increases from the PPUC in a timely manner and in adequate amounts and to increase volumes of water sold through increased consumption and increases in the number of customers served. The Company continuously looks for acquisition and expansion opportunities both within and outside its current service territory. The Company also looks for additional opportunities to enter into bulk water contracts with municipalities and other entities to supply water.
The Company entered into agreements with several municipalities to provide sewer billing services beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011. In addition, in December 2011, the Company signed an agreement to purchase the assets and operate its first wastewater collection and treatment system. The wastewater acquisition has been approved by the PPUC and closed on July 31, 2012. This acquisition will provide additional opportunities for the Company to expand its business. Later in 2012, the Company also expects to pilot a service line protection program in order to further diversify the business. Under this optional program, customers will pay a nominal fixed monthly fee, and the Company will repair or replace leaking customer service lines, as needed, up to a certain dollar amount in any given year.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared
With Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
Net income for the second quarter of 2012 was $2,204, a decrease of $254, or 10.3%, from net income of $2,458 for the same period of 2011. The primary contributing factors to the decrease were lower water revenues and higher income taxes. Also contributing to the decrease were higher expenses for depreciation, life insurance and pumping station maintenance and reduced capitalized overhead. The increased expenses were partially offset by a lower provision for doubtful accounts.
Water operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $100, or 1.0%, from $10,452 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $10,352 for the corresponding 2012 period. The total per capita volume of water sold in the second quarter of 2012 was consistent with the corresponding 2011 period. Commercial and industrial per capita consumption increased, but residential per capita consumption decreased. The average number of customers served in the second quarter of 2012 increased as compared to the same period of 2011 by 368 customers, from 62,688 to 63,056 customers.
Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2012 increased $10, or 0.2%, from $5,290 for the second quarter of 2011 to $5,300 for the corresponding 2012 period. The increase was primarily due to higher depreciation expense of approximately $57, reduced capitalized overhead of approximately $37, higher pumping station maintenance expense of approximately $32 and increased chemical and other expenses aggregating approximately $53. The increase was partially offset by a lower provision for doubtful accounts of approximately $169 due to a prior year adjustment for additional inactive accounts.
Interest expense on debt for the second quarter of 2012 decreased $2, or 0.2%, from $1,315 for the second quarter of 2011 to $1,313 for the corresponding 2012 period. During the second quarter of 2012 and 2011, there were no borrowings under the lines of credit.
Allowance for funds used during construction decreased $1, from $30 in the second quarter of 2011 to $29 in the 2012 period, due to a lower volume of eligible construction.
Other income (expenses), net for the second quarter of 2012 reflects increased expenses of $49 as compared to the same period of 2011. The net change was primarily due to higher expense on life insurance policies of approximately $28 due to higher market losses on retirement assets in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to the same period of 2011. Higher charitable contributions and other expenses aggregating approximately $21 increased as compared to the same period of 2011.
Income taxes for the second quarter of 2012 increased $96, or 7.4%, compared to the same period of 2011. The Company’s effective tax rate was 38.6% for the second quarter of 2012 and 34.4% for the second quarter of 2011. The higher effective tax rate in 2012 and a resulting increase in taxes were primarily due to the deductibility of bonus depreciation for state purposes in 2011, which is not currently available in 2012. Taxes on reduced income partially offset the increase.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared
With Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
Net income for the first six months of 2012 was $4,145, a decrease of $452, or 9.8%, from net income of $4,597 for the same period of 2011. The primary contributing factors to the decrease were higher income taxes and increased expenses for depreciation, salaries and wages and distribution system maintenance and reduced capitalized overhead. The increased expenses were partially offset by a lower provision for doubtful accounts and reduced power costs.
Water operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $76, or 0.4%, from $20,097 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $20,021 for the corresponding 2012 period. The total per capita volume of water sold in the first six months of 2012 decreased compared to the corresponding 2011 period by approximately 1.8%. Commercial per capita consumption increased, but industrial and residential per capita consumption decreased. The average number of customers served in the first six months of 2012 increased as compared to the same period of 2011 by 350 customers, from 62,622 to 62,972 customers. For the remainder of the year, the Company expects revenues to increase as a result of higher summer demand and the distribution surcharges allowed by the PPUC. The distribution surcharge allows the Company to add a charge to customers’ bills for qualified replacement costs of certain infrastructure without submitting a rate filing. The Company has been billing an additional 2.24% under this mechanism since July 1, 2012. A potential rate filing, other regulatory actions and weather patterns could impact results.
Operating expenses for the first six months of 2012 increased $193, or 1.9%, from $10,349 for the first six months of 2011 to $10,542 for the corresponding 2012 period. The increase was primarily due to higher depreciation expense of approximately $117, increased salary and wage expense of approximately $79, reduced capitalized overhead of approximately $73 and higher distribution system maintenance expense of approximately $56. Also contributing to the increase were other expenses aggregating approximately $73. The increase was partially offset by a lower provision for doubtful accounts of approximately $154 due to a prior year adjustment for additional inactive accounts and reduced power expense of approximately $51 due primarily to credit received for a voluntary curtailment event in which the Company participated. For the remainder of the year, depreciation expense is expected to continue to rise due to investment in utility plant and other operating expenses are expected to increase at a moderate rate as a result of increased summer activity and as costs to serve customers and to extend the distribution system continue to rise.
Interest expense on debt for the first six months of 2012 decreased $7, or 0.3%, from $2,630 for the first six months of 2011 to $2,623 for the corresponding 2012 period. The decrease was primarily due to lower variable interest rates and lower long-term debt outstanding. During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, there were no borrowings under the lines of credit. For the remainder of the year, interest expense is expected to remain consistent with 2011.
Allowance for funds used during construction decreased $8, from $50 in the first six months of 2011 to $42 in the 2012 period, due to a lower volume of eligible construction. For the remainder of the year, allowance for funds used during construction is expected to show a modest increase based on a projected increase in the amount of construction expenditures.
Other income (expenses), net for the first six months of 2012 reflects increased expenses of $120 as compared to the same period of 2011. The net change was primarily due to lower income on life insurance policies of approximately $100. Despite the increase in the value of retirement assets in the first six months of 2012 compared to the same period last year, the first six months of 2011 benefited from life insurance proceeds, while the same period in 2012 did not. Other expenses aggregating approximately $20 increased as compared to the same period of 2011. For the remainder of the year, other income (expenses) will be largely determined by the change in market returns and discount rates.
Income taxes for the first six months of 2012 increased $62, or 2.5%, compared to the same period of 2011. The Company’s effective tax rate was 37.8% for 2012 and 34.8% for 2011. The higher effective tax rate in 2012 and a resulting increase in taxes were primarily due to the deductibility of bonus depreciation for state purposes in 2011, which is not currently available in 2012. Taxes on reduced income partially offset the increase. The Company expects the higher effective tax rate to continue through 2012.
Rate Matters
See Note 8 to the financial statements.
Effective July 1, 2012, the Company’s tariff included a distribution surcharge on revenues of 2.24%.
Acquisitions
On July 31, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of the wastewater facilities of the Asbury Pointe Water and Sewer Company, in York County, Pennsylvania. The Company began operating the existing collection and treatment facilities on August 1, 2012. The acquisition resulted in the addition of approximately 240 wastewater customers at a purchase price of approximately $305.
On March 2, 2012, the Company signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Section A Water Corporation in Adams County, Pennsylvania, at a purchase price of $135. The Company will initially serve approximately 100 new customers by operating the current system as a satellite location. The Company received PPUC approval of the transaction on July 19, 2012. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012.
On March 7, 2012, the Company signed an agreement to purchase the water assets of York Starview, LP in York County, Pennsylvania, at a purchase price of $125. Because York Starview, LP is already in the Company’s service territory, fewer approvals are required. The Company expects to begin serving approximately 240 new customers through an interconnection with its current distribution system during the third quarter of 2012.
On April 2, 2012, the Company signed an agreement to purchase the Windy Brae Mobile Home Park water assets of Barkas, Inc. in York County, Pennsylvania, at a purchase price of $18. The Company expects to begin serving approximately 135 new customers through an interconnection with its current distribution system. The Company received PPUC approval of the transaction on July 19, 2012. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012 following the extension of the Company’s distribution system.
These acquisitions are expected to be immaterial to total company results. The Company is also pursuing other bulk water contracts and acquisitions in and around its service territory to help offset further declines in per capita water consumption.
Capital Expenditures
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company invested $5,553 in construction expenditures for routine items and an upgrade to the enterprise software system as well as various replacements of aging infrastructure. The Company was able to fund operating activities and construction expenditures using primarily internally-generated funds and proceeds from its stock purchase plans.
The Company anticipates construction expenditures for the remainder of 2012 of approximately $6,500. In addition to routine transmission and distribution projects, a portion of the anticipated expenditures will be for additional main extensions, further upgrades to water treatment facilities, acquisitions and various replacements of aging infrastructure. The Company intends to use primarily internally-generated funds for its anticipated construction and fund the remainder through proceeds from its stock purchase plans, the distribution surcharge allowed by the PPUC, and customer advances and contributions. Customer advances and contributions are expected to account for less than 5% of funding requirements in 2012. The Company believes it will have adequate availability under its lines of credit to meet any additional capital needs in 2012.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash
The Company manages its cash through a cash management account that is directly connected to a line of credit. Excess cash generated automatically pays down outstanding borrowings under the line of credit arrangement. If there are no outstanding borrowings, the cash is used as an earnings credit to reduce banking fees. Likewise, if additional funds are needed beyond what is generated internally for payroll, to pay suppliers, or to pay debt service, funds are automatically borrowed under the line of credit. The cash balance of $2,899 as of June 30, 2012 represents the funds from operations generated internally in 2011 primarily due to lower cash required for income taxes due to bonus depreciation. The Company expects the cash balance to decline in 2012 based on currently allowable bonus depreciation. After the cash balance is fully utilized, the cash management facility is expected to provide the necessary liquidity and funding for the Company’s operations for the foreseeable future based on past experience.
Accounts Receivable
The accounts receivable balance tends to follow the change in revenues but is also affected by the timeliness of payments by customers and the level of the reserve for doubtful accounts. A reserve is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated based on inactive accounts with outstanding balances. Management periodically evaluates the adequacy of the reserve based on past experience, agings of the receivables, adverse situations that may affect a customer’s ability to pay, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. If the status of these factors deteriorates, the Company may incur additional expenses for uncollectible accounts and experience a reduction in its internally-generated funds.
Internally-generated Funds
The amount of internally-generated funds available for operations and construction depends on the Company’s ability to obtain timely and adequate rate relief, changes in regulations, customers’ water usage, weather conditions, customer growth and controlled expenses. In the first six months of 2012, the Company generated $6,764 internally from operations as compared to $8,596 in the first six months of 2011. The payment of the entire 2012 pension contribution in the first half of the year decreased cash flow from operating activities.
Credit Lines
Historically, the Company has borrowed $15,000 to $20,000 under its lines of credit before refinancing with long-term debt or equity capital. As of June 30, 2012, the Company maintained unsecured lines of credit aggregating $29,000 with three banks at interest rates ranging from LIBOR plus 1.20% to LIBOR plus 1.50%. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under any of its lines of credit as of June 30, 2012. In April 2012, the Company renewed its $13,000 committed line of credit and extended the maturity date to May 2014. In May 2012, the Company renewed its $11,000 committed line of credit and extended the maturity date to May 2014 and renewed its $5,000 committed line of credit, extending the maturity date to June 2013 and lowering the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.00% to LIBOR plus 1.50%.
The credit and liquidity crisis which began in 2008 caused substantial volatility and uncertainty in the capital markets and in the banking industry resulting in increased borrowing costs and reduced credit availability. Since then, the Company has experienced more stability as the economy recovers from the recession. Actual interest rates remain low and one of the banks recently reduced the interest rate on one of the lines of credit. The Company has taken steps to manage the risk of reduced credit availability such as maintaining primarily committed lines of credit that cannot be called on demand and obtaining a 2-year revolving maturity. Despite the general improvements and actions, there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to obtain sufficient lines of credit with favorable terms in the future. In addition, if the Company is unable to refinance its line of credit borrowings with long-term debt or equity when necessary, it may have to eliminate or postpone capital expenditures. Management believes the Company will have adequate capacity under its current lines of credit to meet financing needs throughout 2012 and into 2013.
Long-term Debt
The Company’s loan agreements contain various covenants and restrictions. As of June 30, 2012, management believes it was in compliance with all of these restrictions. See Note 4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for additional information regarding these restrictions.
The Company’s debt (long-term debt plus current portion of long-term debt) as a percentage of the total capitalization, defined as total common stockholders’ equity plus long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt), was 46.7% as of June 30, 2012, compared with 47.2% as of December 31, 2011. As debt load is expected to trend upward in the future, the Company will likely match increasing debt with increasing equity so that its debt to total capitalization ratio remains at nearly fifty percent. This capital structure has historically been acceptable to PPUC in that prudent debt costs and a fair return on equity have been granted by the PPUC in rate filings. Due to its recent ability to generate more cash internally, the Company has been able to keep its ratio below fifty percent.
The Company has an effective “shelf” Registration Statement on Form S-3 on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), pursuant to which the Company may offer an aggregate remaining amount of up to $25,000 of its common stock or debt securities subject to market conditions at the time of any such offering. The Company is not currently planning to issue securities under the shelf Registration Statement in 2012.
Deferred Income Taxes and Uncertain Tax Positions
The Company has seen an increase in its deferred income tax liability amounts over the last several years. This is primarily a result of the accelerated and bonus depreciation deduction available for federal tax purposes which creates differences between book and tax depreciation expense. The Company expects this trend to continue as it makes significant investments in capital expenditures and as the tax code continues to extend bonus depreciation.
The Company has a substantial deferred income tax asset primarily due to the differences between the book and tax balances of the pension and deferred compensation plans from lower discount rates. The Company does not believe a valuation allowance is required due to the expected generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company has determined there are no uncertain tax positions that require recognition as of June 30, 2012.
Common Stock
Common stockholders’ equity as a percent of the total capitalization was 53.3% as of June 30, 2012, compared with 52.8% as of December 31, 2011. It is the Company’s intent to maintain a ratio near fifty percent. Under the Registration Statement previously mentioned, the Company has the ability to issue additional shares of its common stock, subject to market conditions at the time of any such offering.
Credit Rating
The Company’s ability to maintain its credit rating depends, among other things, on adequate and timely rate relief, which it has been successful in obtaining, and its ability to fund capital expenditures in a balanced manner using both debt and equity. The Company’s credit rating has recently been re-affirmed. For the remainder of 2012, the Company’s objectives will be to continue to maximize its funds provided by operations and maintain the equity component of total capitalization.
Environmental Matters
In November 2011, during a routine tank cleaning, the Company discovered a small amount of mercury in the bottom of the tank. The tank was not in service at the time of the discovery and remains out of service. A number of tests were performed to confirm no mercury entered the water supply and no employees or contractors present during the discovery were impacted. The tank will remain out of service until it is confirmed that it is free of any mercury. No disruption of service to any customers has occurred or is expected to occur. The Company incurred total costs of $186 through June 30, 2012, which represent all known expenses related to the remediation. The Company is currently awaiting approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to reline and strengthen the interior of the tank which is expected to be the final phase of remediation. This improvement is projected to require capital expenditures of approximately $50.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The methods, estimates and judgments the Company used in applying its accounting policies have a significant impact on the results reported in its financial statements. The Company’s accounting policies require management to make subjective judgments because of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s most critical accounting estimates include regulatory assets and liabilities, revenue recognition and accounting for its pension plans. There has been no significant change in accounting estimates or the method of estimation during the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not use off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations that may have a material current or future effect on financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources or significant components of revenues or expenses. The Company does not use securitization of receivables or unconsolidated entities. The Company uses a derivative financial instrument, an interest rate swap agreement discussed in Note 5 to the financial statements, for risk management purposes. The Company does not engage in trading or other risk management activities, does not use other derivative financial instruments for any purpose, has no lease obligations, no guarantees and does not have material transactions involving related parties.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
The Company's operations are exposed to market risks primarily as a result of changes in interest rates under its lines of credit. The Company has unsecured lines of credit with three banks having a combined maximum availability of $29,000. The first line of credit, in the amount of $13,000, is a committed line of credit with a revolving 2-year maturity (currently May 2014), and carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.20%. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this line of credit as of June 30, 2012. The second line of credit, in the amount of $11,000, is a committed line of credit, which matures in May 2014 and carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.25%. This line of credit has a compensating balance requirement of $500 (see Note 7 to the financial statements included herein). The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this line of credit as of June 30, 2012. The third line of credit, in the amount of $5,000, is a committed line of credit, which matures in June 2013 and carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.50%. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this line of credit as of June 30, 2012. Other than lines of credit, the Company has long-term fixed rate debt obligations as discussed in Note 7 to the financial statements included herein and a variable rate Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) loan agreement described below.
In May 2008, the PEDFA issued $12,000 aggregate principal amount of PEDFA Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of this bond issue were used to refund the $12,000 PEDFA Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series B of 2004 which were refunded due to bond insurer downgrading issues. The PEDFA then loaned the proceeds to the Company pursuant to a variable interest rate loan agreement with a maturity date of October 1, 2029. The interest rate under this loan agreement averaged 0.24% during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 0.19% during the six months ended June 30, 2012. In connection with the loan agreement, the Company retained its interest rate swap agreement whereby the Company effectively exchanged its floating rate obligation for a fixed rate obligation. The purpose of the interest rate swap is to manage the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in the interest rate. If the interest rate swap agreement works as intended, the receive rate on the swap should approximate the variable rate the Company pays on the PEDFA Series A Bond Issue, thereby minimizing its risk. See Note 5 to the financial statements included herein for additional information regarding the interest rate swap.
In addition to the interest rate swap agreement, the Company entered into a Reimbursement, Credit and Security Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association (“the bank”), dated as of May 1, 2008, in order to enhance the marketability of and to minimize the interest rate on the Bonds. This agreement initially provided for a three-year direct pay letter of credit issued by the bank to the trustee for the Bonds. The letter of credit currently expires May 6, 2014 and is reviewed annually for possible extensions. The Company’s responsibility under this agreement is to reimburse the bank on a timely basis for interest payments made to the bondholders and for any tendered Bonds that could not be remarketed. The Company has fourteen months from the time Bonds are tendered to reimburse the bank. If the direct pay letter of credit is not renewed, the Company would be required to pay the bank immediately for any tendered Bonds and reclassify a portion of the Bonds as current liabilities. In addition, the interest rate swap agreement would terminate causing a potential payment by the Company to the counterparty. Both the letter of credit and the swap agreement can potentially be transferred upon this type of event.
Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective such that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
No change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Part II – OTHER INFORMATION
Exhibits | ||
Exhibit No. | Description | |
3 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2010. | |
3.1 | Amended and Restated By-Laws. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 26, 2012. | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE YORK WATER COMPANY | |||
Date: August 8, 2012 | By: | /s/Jeffrey R. Hines | |
Jeffrey R. Hines | |||
Principal Executive Officer | |||
Date: August 8, 2012 | By: | /s/Kathleen M. Miller | |
Kathleen M. Miller | |||
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | |||
Exhibit No. | Description |
3 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2010. |
3.1 | Amended and Restated By-Laws. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 26, 2012. |
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