UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(X) COMBINED QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
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 AND TELEPHONE NUMBER IDENTIFICATION NO.
1-1443 CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION 51-0007707
(A Delaware Corporation)
1616 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75202-1234
(214) 777-1000
0-346 CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY 74-0550600
(A Texas Corporation)
539 North Carancahua Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401-2802
(512) 881-5300
0-343 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA 73-0410895
(An Oklahoma Corporation)
212 East 6th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119-1212
(918) 599-2000
1-3146 SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY 72-0323455
(A Delaware Corporation)
428 Travis Street
Shreveport, Louisiana 71156-0001
(318) 222-2141
0-340 WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY 75-0646790
(A Texas Corporation)
301 Cypress Street
Abilene, Texas 79601-5820
(915) 674-7000
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
Common Stock Outstanding at May 9, 1997 Shares
Central and South West Corporation 212,235,310
Central Power and Light Company 6,755,535
Public Service Company of Oklahoma 9,013,000
Southwestern Electric Power Company 7,536,640
West Texas Utilities Company 5,488,560
This Combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by Central and South
West Corporation, Central Power and Light Company, Public Service Company of
Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power Company and West Texas Utilities 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.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
MARCH 31, 1997
PAGE
GLOSSARY OF TERMS......................................................... 3
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION............................................... 4
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Central and South West Corporation and Subsidiary Companies...... 5
Central Power and Light Company.................................. 13
Public Service Company of Oklahoma............................... 20
Southwestern Electric Power Company.............................. 26
West Texas Utilities Company..................................... 32
Notes to Financial Statements.................................... 38
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS........................ 50
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.......................................... 57
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES................................Inapplicable
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES......................Inapplicable
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS........ 57
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION....................................Inapplicable
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K........................... 61
SIGNATURES................................................................ 64
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The following abbreviations or acronyms used in this text are defined below:
ABBREVIATION OR ACRONYM DEFINITION
ANI................................American Nuclear Insurance
Arkansas Commission................Arkansas Public Service Commission
Cajun..............................Cajun Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.
Committee of Certain Members.......The members committee of Cajun, which
currently represents 7 of the 12 Louisiana
member distribution cooperatives that are
served by Cajun
Court of Appeals...................Court of Appeals, Third District of Texas,
Austin, Texas
CPL................................Central Power and Light Company, Corpus
Christi, Texas
CPL 1996 Fuel Agreement............Fuel settlement agreement entered into by CPL
and other parties in March 1996
CPL Final Order....................Final order issued on March 31, 1997 by Texas
Commission in CPL's current rate case
CSW................................Central and South West Corporation, Dallas,
Texas
CSW Energy.........................CSW Energy, Inc., Dallas, Texas
CSW International..................CSW International, Inc., Dallas, Texas
CSW System.........................CSW and its subsidiaries
CWIP...............................Construction work in progress
ECOM...............................Excess cost over market
El Paso............................El Paso Electric Company
El Paso Merger.....................The proposed merger whereby El Paso would
have become a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW
Entergy Gulf States................Gulf States Utilities Company
EPA................................Environmental Protection Agency
Exchange Act.......................Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASB...............................Financial Accounting Standards Board
FERC...............................Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
ITC................................Investment tax credit
KWH................................Kilowatt-hour
LIFO...............................Last-in First-out (inventory accounting
method)
MD&A...............................Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
MDEQ...............................Mississippi Department of Environmental
Quality
Merger Agreement...................Agreement and Plan of Merger between El Paso
and CSW, dated as of May 3, 1993, as amended
MGP................................Manufactured gas plant or coal gasification
plant
Mississippi Power..................Mississippi Power Company
MMbtu..............................Million Btu (British thermal unit)
MWH................................Megawatt-hour
National Grid......................National Grid Group plc
NEIL...............................Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
NRC................................Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Oklahoma Commission................Corporation Commission of the State of
Oklahoma
PRP................................Potentially responsible party
PSO................................Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Tulsa,
Oklahoma
Registrant(s)......................CSW, CPL, PSO, SWEPCO and WTU
SEC................................United States Securities and Exchange
Commission
SEEBOARD...........................SEEBOARD plc., Crawley, West Sussex, United
Kingdom
SFAS...............................Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
SFAS No. 52........................Foreign Currency Translation
SFAS No. 71........................Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types
of Regulation
SFAS No. 125.......................Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishment of
Liabilities
STP................................South Texas Project nuclear electric
generating station, jointly owned by CPL,
Houston Lighting & Power Company (the project
manager), City of Austin, and City of San
Antonio
Supreme Court......................Supreme Court of Texas
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS (CONTINUED)
ABBREVIATION OR ACRONYM DEFINITION
SWEPCO.............................Southwestern Electric Power Company,
Shreveport, Louisiana
SWEPCO Plan........................The plan of reorganization for Cajun filed by
the Committee of Certain Members, SWEPCO and
Entergy Gulf States on October 26, 1996 with
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle
District of Louisiana
Texas Commission...................Public Utility Commission of Texas
Transok............................Transok, Inc. and subsidiaries, a former
wholly owned subsidiary of CSW
U.S. Electric(s) or U.S. Electric
Operating Companies...........CPL, PSO, SWEPCO and WTU
WTU................................West Texas Utilities Company, Abilene, Texas
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This report and other presentations made by CSW and its subsidiaries contain
forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange
Act. Although CSW and each of its subsidiaries believe that, in making any such
statements, its 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. Important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward
looking statements include, but are not limited to: the impact of general
economic changes in the U.S. and in countries in which CSW either currently has
made or in the future may make investments; the impact of deregulation on the
U.S. electric utility business; increased competition and electric utility
industry restructuring in the U.S.; federal and state regulatory developments
and changes in law which may have a substantial adverse impact on the value of
CSW System assets; timing and adequacy of rate relief; adverse changes in
electric load and customer growth; climatic changes or unexpected changes in
weather patterns; changing fuel prices, generating plant and distribution
facility performance; decommissioning costs associated with nuclear generating
facilities; uncertainties in foreign operations and foreign laws affecting CSW's
investments in those countries; the effects of retail competition in the natural
gas and electricity distribution and supply businesses in the United Kingdom;
and the timing and success of efforts to develop domestic and international
power projects. In the non-utility area, the aforementioned factors would also
apply, and, in addition, would include: the ability to compete effectively in
new areas, including telecommunications, power marketing and brokering, and
other energy related services, as well as evolving federal and state regulatory
legislation and policies that may adversely affect those industries generally or
the CSW System's business in areas in which it operates.
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CSW
CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1997 1996
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(millions, except per share amounts)
OPERATING REVENUES
U.S. Electric $743 $666
United Kingdom 521 537
Other diversified 14 12
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1,278 1,215
OPERATING EXPENSES AND TAXES
U.S. Electric fuel 262 247
U.S. Electric purchased power 25 17
United Kingdom cost of sales 369 400
Operating and maintenance 252 221
Provision for CPL Final Order 41 --
El Paso merger litigation 25 --
Depreciation and amortization 118 115
Taxes, other than income 48 43
Income taxes 11 28
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1,151 1,071
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OPERATING INCOME 127 144
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OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS 5 8
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INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 132 152
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INTEREST CHARGES
Interest on long-term debt 83 78
Interest on short-term debt and other 20 27
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103 105
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 29 47
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Income from discontinued operations,
net of income tax expense of $4
for 1996. -- 8
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NET INCOME 29 55
Preferred stock dividends 4 4
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NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK $25 $51
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Average Common Shares Outstanding 211.8 199.0
Earnings per Share of Common Stock
from Continuing Operations $0.12 $0.22
Earnings per Share of Common Stock
from Discontinued Operations -- 0.04
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Earnings per Share of Common Stock $0.12 $0.26
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Dividends Paid per Share of Common Stock $0.435 $0.435
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral
part of these statements.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
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(millions)
ASSETS
FIXED ASSETS
Electric
Production $5,793 $5,830
Transmission 1,544 1,538
Distribution 4,242 4,237
General 1,323 1,318
Construction work in progress 213 230
Nuclear fuel 185 184
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Total Electric 13,300 13,337
Other diversified 125 84
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13,425 13,421
Less - Accumulated depreciation
and amortization 4,971 4,940
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8,454 8,481
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments 120 254
Special deposits 78 --
Accounts receivable 794 861
Materials and supplies, at average cost 183 185
Electric utility fuel inventory 87 102
Under-recovered fuel costs 52 46
Prepayments and other 72 85
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1,386 1,533
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DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS
Deferred plant costs 508 509
Mirror CWIP asset 296 299
Other non-utility investments 293 347
Income tax related regulatory assets, net 236 236
Goodwill 1,449 1,525
Other 347 402
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3,129 3,318
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$12,969 $13,332
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
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(millions)
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
CAPITALIZATION
Common stock equity
Common stock: $3.50 par value
Authorized: 350.0 million shares
Issued and outstanding: 212.2
million shares in 1997 and
211.5 million shares in 1996 $743 $740
Paid-in capital 1,038 1,022
Retained earnings 1,896 1,963
Foreign currency translation
adjustment and other 27 77
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3,704 3,802
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Preferred stock
Not subject to mandatory redemption 292 292
Subject to mandatory redemption 33 33
Long-term debt 3,986 4,024
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8,015 8,151
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt and preferred stock
due within twelve months 203 204
Short-term debt 619 364
Short-term debt - CSW Credit, Inc. 493 579
Loan notes 66 76
Accounts payable 438 630
Accrued taxes 85 324
Accrued interest 111 82
Other 231 166
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2,246 2,425
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DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred income taxes 2,253 2,272
Investment tax credits 288 291
Other 167 193
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2,708 2,756
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$12,969 $13,332
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1997 1996
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES (millions)
Net Income $29 $55
Non-cash Items Included in Net Income
Depreciation and amortization 127 134
Deferred income taxes and investment
tax credits 5 27
Provision for CPL Final Order 41 --
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable 61 47
Fuel recovery (6) (26)
Accounts payable (89) (111)
Accrued taxes (230) (86)
Other 30 (40)
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(32) --
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures (97) (102)
Acquisition expenditures -- (1,245)
CSW Energy/CSW International projects (27) (2)
Sale of National Grid assets -- 99
Other (5) (17)
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(129) (1,267)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock sold 19 424
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt -- 30
SEEBOARD acquisition financing -- 773
Retirement of long-term debt (1) (27)
Special deposits for the reacquisition
of preferred stock (77) --
Other financing activities 16 --
Change in short-term debt 169 20
Payment of dividends (96) (88)
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30 1,132
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (3) (4)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (134) (139)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 254 401
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $120 $262
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Interest paid less amounts capitalized $80 $83
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Income taxes paid $238 $91
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Set forth below is information concerning the consolidated results of
operations for CSW for the three month comparative periods ended March 31, 1997
and March 31, 1996. For information concerning the results of operations for
each of the U.S. Electric Operating Companies, see the discussions under the
heading RESULTS OF OPERATIONS following the financial statements of each of the
U.S. Electric Operating Companies.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK. Net income for common stock decreased from
$51 million in the first quarter of 1996 to $25 million in the first quarter of
1997 due in part to the provision recorded in 1997 for the CPL Final Order of
approximately $41 million (approximately $27 million, net of tax). Other factors
contributing to the decrease were an approximate $16 million, net of tax charge
in the first quarter of 1997 related to CSW's El Paso litigation; the absence in
1997 of Transok's earnings that were present in 1996; and increased operating
and maintenance expense. Partially offsetting these reductions in net income for
common stock were increased non-fuel electric revenues at the U.S. Electric
Operating Companies, as discussed below, and increased earnings from CSW's
investment in SEEBOARD resulting primarily from financing activities associated
with the SEEBOARD acquisition and a favorable movement in the exchange rate
between the British pound and the dollar. See NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW DOCKET NO.
14965 for additional information relating to the CPL Final Order. See NOTE 2.
LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS for additional information on CSW's El
Paso litigation.
In the first quarter of 1997, the U.S. Electric Operating Companies and
CSW's investment in SEEBOARD contributed the following percentages to CSW's
results of operations. Certain of these proportions are not indicative of
typical contributions due to the impact of the CPL Final Order and the charge
CSW recorded for the El Paso litigation.
CORPORATE
U.S. SEEBOARD TOTAL ITEMS AND
ELECTRIC INVESTMENT ELECTRIC OTHER TOTAL
-------------------------------------------------------
Operating Revenues 58% 41% 99% 1% 100%
Operating Income 64% 46% 110% (10)% 100%
Net Income for CSW
Common 61% 127% 188% (88)% 100%
U.S. ELECTRIC REVENUES. U.S. Electric revenues increased $77 million,
or 12% in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the same period a year ago due
to several factors, including an $18 million increase in fuel revenues because
of higher fuel costs which are discussed below. The remaining increase results
from higher non-fuel revenues, including a 3.4% increase in retail MWH sales
resulting from increased customer usage and growth; approximately $16 million of
new transmission access revenues at CPL and WTU related to FERC Order No. 888
and the Texas Commission's rules regarding transmission access and pricing, the
effect of which is almost entirely offset by a corresponding increase in
transmission expense; the absence in 1997 of the provision for rate refund at
CPL related to the CPL 1996 Fuel Agreement and the effect of the settlement in
principle of the rate case expense phase of Docket No. 17280, which provided for
approximately $13 million of rate case expenses to be recovered as an offset to
the refund in CPL's rate proceeding, Docket No. 14965.
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CSW RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
UNITED KINGDOM REVENUES. United Kingdom revenues decreased $16 million,
or 3% in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the first quarter of 1996 due
primarily to a reduction in the fossil fuel levy collected on behalf of the
United Kingdom government and the adverse effect of mild weather on sales volume
partially offset by the exchange rate movement between the British pound and the
dollar.
U.S. ELECTRIC FUEL. U.S. Electric fuel expense increased $15 million to
$262 million in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the first quarter of 1996
due in part to an increase in the average cost of fuel from $1.77 per MMbtu to
$1.84 per MMbtu, reflecting higher spot market natural gas prices. Also
contributing to the increase was an $8.8 million reduction in fuel expense
recorded in the first quarter of 1996 in accordance with the CPL 1996 Fuel
Agreement. These increases in fuel expense were partially offset by lower spot
market coal prices, lower coal delivery costs and the decrease in gas generation
at PSO, SWEPCO and WTU which resulted from its higher relative price.
U.S. ELECTRIC PURCHASED POWER. U.S. Electric purchased power increased
$8 million to $25 million in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the same
period a year ago due primarily to increased purchases of economy energy at a
higher cost and other purchases at CPL which resulted from a scheduled nuclear
refueling at STP and an overhaul of a coal-fired generating plant.
UNITED KINGDOM COST OF SALES. United Kingdom cost of sales decreased
$31 million, or 8%, in the first quarter of 1997 due primarily to the
aforementioned reduced fossil fuel levy and impact of mild weather on sales
volume.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE. Operating and maintenance expense increased
$31 million to $252 million in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the same
period in 1996 due in part to new transmission access expense of approximately
$15 million at CPL and WTU related to FERC Order No. 888 and the Texas
Commission's rules regarding transmission access and pricing, the effect of
which was more than offset by a corresponding increase in transmission revenue.
Also contributing to the increase were the write-off at CPL of certain
previously deferred rate case expenses of approximately $11 million in
accordance with the settlement in principle of the rate case expense phase of
CPL's current rate case and additional charges recorded in the first quarter of
1997 related to the restructuring that CSW undertook in 1996.
PROVISION FOR CPL FINAL ORDER. CPL recorded a $41 million reserve in
the first quarter of 1997 related to the CPL Final Order issued by the Texas
Commission in Docket No. 14965. See NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965
for additional information.
EL PASO MERGER LITIGATION. CSW recorded a $25 million charge in the
first quarter of 1997 for litigation related to the termination of CSW's
proposed merger with El Paso. See NOTE 2. LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS
for additional information.
TAXES, OTHER THAN INCOME. Taxes, other than income increased $5 million
to $48 million in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the same period a year
ago due primarily to higher recorded state franchise tax expense at CPL and
increased ad valorem tax recorded at PSO and SWEPCO due to higher property
assessments.
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CSW RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
INCOME TAXES. Income tax expense decreased $17 million to $11 million
in the first quarter of 1997 due primarily to the tax benefits associated with
both the CPL Final Order and CSW's El Paso litigation.
INTEREST CHARGES. Interest charges decreased $2 million to $103 million
in the first quarter of 1997. Interest on long-term debt increased $5 million
due primarily to a full quarter of interest expense in 1997 compared to a
partial quarter of interest expense in 1996 related to the SEEBOARD acquisition
financing and the addition in 1997 of interest expense resulting from a fourth
quarter 1996 debt issuance by CSW Energy. The increase in interest on long-term
debt was more than offset by a $7 million decrease in interest on short-term
debt due primarily to lower levels of short-term borrowings.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. The results of Transok are shown separately in
discontinued operations. CSW's results for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 do
not reflect any earnings from Transok because Transok was sold in June 1996. See
NOTE 7. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS for additional information, related to the sale
of Transok.
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CPL
CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1997 1996
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(thousands)
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES $314,661 $253,388
OPERATING EXPENSES AND TAXES
Fuel 78,260 64,017
Purchased power 17,601 12,435
Other operating 75,771 50,520
Provision for CPL Final Order 40,923 --
Maintenance 14,984 10,344
Depreciation and amortization 38,373 39,595
Taxes, other than income 21,257 18,354
Income taxes (2,711) 9,998
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284,458 205,263
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OPERATING INCOME 30,203 48,125
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OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 485 --
Other (286) 1,748
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199 1,748
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INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 30,402 49,873
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INTEREST CHARGES
Interest on long-term debt 26,975 27,269
Interest on short-term debt and other 7,127 6,663
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction (493) (679)
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33,609 33,253
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NET INCOME (LOSS) (3,207) 16,620
Preferred stock dividends 3,433 3,437
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NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR COMMON STOCK $(6,640) $13,183
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The accompanying notes to financial statements as
they relate to CPL are an integral part of these
statements.
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CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
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ASSETS (thousands)
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT
Production $3,100,946 $3,102,929
Transmission 506,589 505,801
Distribution 969,177 956,928
General 273,472 271,347
Construction work in progress 105,617 95,336
Nuclear fuel 184,553 184,229
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5,140,354 5,116,570
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,736,637 1,697,552
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3,403,717 3,419,018
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash 3,061 3,299
Special deposits 77,576 113
Accounts receivable 52,321 53,038
Materials and supplies, at average cost 76,903 75,732
Fuel inventory 12,381 15,461
Under-recovered fuel costs 31,114 26,298
Prepayments 1,742 4,371
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255,098 178,312
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DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS
Deferred STP costs 486,699 486,978
Mirror CWIP asset 295,596 298,708
Income tax related regulatory assets, net 332,594 335,226
Other 97,376 110,021
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1,212,265 1,230,933
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$4,871,080 $4,828,263
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The accompanying notes to financial statements as
they relate to CPL are an integral part of
these statements.
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CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION
Common stock: $25 par value
Authorized shares: 12,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares: 6,755,535 $168,888 $168,888
Paid-in capital 405,000 405,000
Retained earnings 839,292 868,932
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1,413,180 1,442,820
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Preferred stock 250,351 250,351
Long-term debt 1,324,984 1,323,054
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2,988,515 3,016,225
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt due within twelve months 200,000 200,000
Advances from affiliates 114,112 52,525
Payables to affiliates 29,440 23,995
Accounts payable 44,708 45,946
Accrued taxes 23,127 64,207
Accrued interest 36,294 31,566
Refund due customers 47,336 43,266
Provision for CPL Final Order 40,923 --
Accumulated deferred income taxes 9,063 7,310
Other 17,969 19,048
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562,972 487,863
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DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred income taxes 1,158,920 1,162,051
Investment tax credits 145,743 147,191
Other 14,930 14,933
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1,319,593 1,324,175
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$4,871,080 $4,828,263
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The accompanying notes to financial statements as
they relate to CPL are an integral part of
these statements.
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CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1997 1996
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES (thousands)
Net Income $(3,207) $16,620
Non-cash Items Included in Net Income
Depreciation and amortization 43,353 45,355
Deferred income taxes and
investment tax credits (194) 3,063
Establishment of regulatory assets -- 6,313
Provision for CPL Final Order 40,923 --
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable 717 (3,922)
Fuel inventory 3,080 3,364
Accounts payable 3,773 (13,022)
Accrued taxes (41,080) (28,261)
Fuel recovery (4,816) (4,422)
Refund due customers 4,070 22,678
Other 21,208 (10,983)
-------- --------
67,827 36,783
-------- --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures (26,871) (21,049)
Other 1,006 (416)
-------- --------
(25,865) (21,465)
-------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Reacquisition of long-term debt -- (231)
Special deposits for the reaquisition
of preferred stock (77,463) --
Change in advances from affiliates 61,587 11,199
Payment of dividends (26,283) (28,656)
Other (41) (85)
-------- --------
(42,200) (17,773)
-------- --------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (238) (2,455)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,299 2,883
-------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $3,061 $428
======== ========
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Interest paid less amounts capitalized $22,685 $25,276
======== ========
Income taxes paid $18,111 $12,753
======== ========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as
they relate to CPL are an integral part of these
statements.
18
CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK. Net income for common stock decreased from
$13.2 million for the first quarter of 1996 to a loss of $6.6 million during the
first quarter of 1997. The major reason for the decrease was the recording of
the Provision for CPL Final Order of approximately $41 million (approximately
$27 million, net of tax). See NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965 for
more information related to the CPL Final Order. This decrease was partially
offset by an increase in non-fuel electric revenues.
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES. Total electric operating revenues
increased approximately $61 million or 24% in the first quarter of 1997 compared
to the first quarter of 1996 due to several factors, including an increase in
fuel revenues because of higher fuel costs which are discussed below; an
increase of approximately $9 million in non-fuel revenues resulting from a 7%
increase in retail MWH sales due primarily to increased customer demand; an
increase in transmission revenues of approximately $11.8 million as a result of
the implementation of open access tariffs in accordance with FERC Order No. 888
and the Texas Commission rules regarding transmission access and pricing, the
effect of which was almost entirely offset by a corresponding increase in
transmission expense; and a decrease in the provision for rate refund, resulting
from the absence in 1997 of the $14.4 million provision for refund related to
the CPL 1996 Fuel Agreement recorded in the first quarter of 1996, and the
effect of the settlement in principle of the rate case expense phase of Docket
No. 17280, which provided for approximately $13 million of rate case expenses to
be recovered as an offset to the refund in CPL's rate proceeding, Docket No.
14965.
FUEL. Fuel expense increased $14.2 million, or 22%, in the first
quarter of 1997 compared with the first quarter of 1996 primarily as a result of
an increase in the average unit cost of fuel from $1.57 per MMbtu in the first
quarter of 1996 to $1.78 per MMbtu in the first quarter of 1997. This increase
resulted primarily from higher spot market prices for natural gas. Also
contributing to this increase was a one-time $8.8 million reduction in fuel
expense recorded in the first quarter of 1996 in accordance with the CPL 1996
Fuel Agreement.
PURCHASED POWER. Purchased power expense increased 42% from $12.4
million during the first quarter of 1996 to $17.6 million in the first quarter
of 1997 due primarily to the rise in natural gas prices discussed above, which
affected not only the cost of cogeneration purchases but also the cost of
additional purchased power resulting from the scheduled refueling outage of STP
Unit 2 and the overhaul of a coal-fired generation plant in the first quarter of
1997.
OTHER OPERATING. Other operating expense increased 50% to $75.8 million
in the first quarter of 1997 due primarily to an approximate $11.5 million
increase in transmission operations expenses as a result of the implementation
of open access tariffs in accordance with FERC Order No. 888 and the Texas
Commission rules regarding transmission access and pricing, the effect of which
was more than offset by a corresponding increase in transmission revenue; the
write-off of approximately $11 million in previously deferred rate case expenses
in accordance with the settlement in principle of the rate case expense phase of
CPL's current rate case; and additional expenses recorded in the first quarter
of 1997 associated with the restructuring that CSW undertook in 1996. These
increases were offset in part by reductions in pension expense and other
employee related expenses.
19
CPL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
PROVISION FOR CPL FINAL ORDER. CPL recorded a $40.9 million reserve in
the first quarter of 1997 related to the CPL Final Order issued by the Texas
Commission in Docket No. 14965. See NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965
for additional information.
MAINTENANCE. Maintenance expenses increased to approximately $15.0
million in the first quarter of 1997 from approximately $10.3 million in the
first quarter of 1996 due primarily to the scheduled refueling outage of STP
Unit 2 during the first quarter of 1997.
TAXES, OTHER THAN INCOME. Taxes, other than income increased
approximately $2.9 million in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the first
quarter of 1996 due primarily to increased state franchise taxes.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes decreased approximately $12.7 million in the
first quarter of 1997 compared with the first quarter of 1996 resulting from the
income tax benefits associated with the Provision for CPL Final Order.
OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS. Other income and deductions decreased due
primarily to the write-off of certain plant development costs of approximately
$1.3 million during the first quarter of 1997.
20
PSO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
21
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
-----------------------------
1997 1996
--------- ---------
(thousands)
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES $155,165 $147,419
OPERATING EXPENSES AND TAXES
Fuel 62,859 62,548
Purchased power 11,925 8,664
Other operating 27,712 28,080
Maintenance 5,936 6,198
Depreciation and amortization 19,783 19,031
Taxes, other than income 7,300 6,776
Income taxes 2,972 2,118
--------- ---------
138,487 133,415
--------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME 16,678 14,004
--------- ---------
OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS
Allowance for equity funds used during
construction 90 (1)
Other (252) 243
--------- ---------
(162) 242
--------- ---------
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 16,516 14,246
--------- ---------
INTEREST CHARGES
Interest on long-term debt 7,618 7,438
Interest on short-term debt and other 1,612 1,689
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction (477) (359)
--------- ---------
8,753 8,768
--------- ---------
NET INCOME 7,763 5,478
Preferred stock dividends 204 204
--------- ---------
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK $7,559 $5,274
========= =========
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements as they relate to PSO are an integral
part of these statements.
22
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
---------- ----------
ASSETS (thousands)
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT
Production $903,219 $902,813
Transmission 369,791 368,280
Distribution 784,506 773,590
General 195,405 186,252
Construction work in progress 50,397 59,241
---------- ----------
2,303,318 2,290,176
Less - Accumulated depreciation and
amortization 1,003,783 987,283
---------- ----------
1,299,535 1,302,893
---------- ----------
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash 6,856 1,479
Accounts receivable 21,900 11,069
Materials and supplies, at average cost 33,515 34,542
Fuel inventory 14,749 14,061
Accumulated deferred income taxes 3,816 2,558
Prepayments 1,919 2,991
---------- ----------
82,755 66,700
---------- ----------
DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS 62,558 62,004
---------- ----------
$1,444,848 $1,431,597
========== ==========
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements as they relate to PSO are an integral
part of these statements.
23
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
---------- ----------
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION
Common stock: $15 par value
Authorized shares: 11,000,000
Issued shares: 10,482,000
Outstanding shares: 9,013,000 $157,230 $157,230
Paid-in capital 180,000 180,000
Retained earnings 153,502 145,943
---------- ----------
490,732 483,173
---------- ----------
Preferred stock 19,826 19,826
Long-term debt 420,681 420,301
---------- ----------
931,239 923,300
---------- ----------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Advances from affiliates 70,174 42,867
Payables to affiliates 20,085 27,425
Accounts payable 28,542 47,604
Payables to customers 14,601 14,329
Accrued taxes 16,702 12,306
Accrued interest 10,890 9,193
Other 5,871 7,421
---------- ----------
166,865 161,145
---------- ----------
DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred income taxes 252,249 251,007
Investment tax credits 42,742 43,438
Income tax related regulatory
liabilities, net 45,017 46,007
Other 6,736 6,700
---------- ----------
346,744 347,152
---------- ----------
$1,444,848 $1,431,597
========== ==========
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements as they relate to PSO are an integral
part of these statements.
24
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
-------------------------
1997 1996
-------- --------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES (thousands)
Net Income $7,763 $5,478
Non-cash Items Included in Net Income
Depreciation and amortization 21,276 20,519
Deferred income taxes and investment tax
credits (1,702) 3,845
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable (10,831) (1,223)
Prepayments 1,072 879
Accounts payable (26,681) (4,469)
Accrued taxes 4,396 (8,662)
Other 3,053 42
-------- --------
(1,654) 16,409
-------- --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures (19,423) (18,050)
Other (649) (733)
-------- --------
(20,072) (18,783)
-------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt -- 29,799
Retirement of long-term debt -- (25,000)
Change in advances from affiliates 27,307 6,019
Payment of dividends (204) (7,228)
-------- --------
27,103 3,590
-------- --------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 5,377 1,216
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,479 744
-------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $6,856 $1,960
======== ========
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Interest paid less amounts capitalized $6,644 $6,458
======== ========
Income taxes paid $3,611 $495
======== ========
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements as they relate to PSO are an integral
part of these statements.
25
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK. Net income for common stock increased 43%
to $7.6 million during the first quarter of 1997 from $5.3 million during the
first quarter of 1996. The increase resulted primarily from higher non-fuel
revenues which were partially offset by increased depreciation and higher ad
valorem taxes.
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES. Electric operating revenues were $155.2
million during the first quarter of 1997, a 5% increase from $147.4 million
during the first quarter of 1996. The increase was due primarily to increased
fuel related revenue, as discussed below, as well as higher non-fuel related
revenue.
FUEL. Fuel expense was relatively constant at $62.9 million during the
first quarter of 1997 compared to $62.5 million in the first quarter of 1996.
During the first quarter of 1997, PSO experienced an over-recovery of fuel costs
compared to an under-recovery of fuel costs in the first quarter of 1996. The
resulting increase in fuel expense was virtually offset by a 9% decrease in
generation and lower average unit fuel costs in 1997. The average unit fuel
costs declined from $2.10 per MMbtu in the first quarter of 1996 to $1.95 per
MMbtu in the first quarter of 1997. The decline in the average unit fuel costs
was due primarily to a change in the mix of fuel used, utilizing lower cost coal
in place of higher cost spot market natural gas to the extent possible. The
decrease in generation is attributable to the higher spot market natural gas
prices, which also resulted in an increase in purchased power as discussed
below.
PURCHASED POWER. Purchased power expenses increased approximately 38%
to $11.9 million for the first quarter of 1997 from $8.7 million in the same
period of 1996. The increase was due primarily to increases in the amount of
economy energy purchased.
OTHER OPERATING. Other operating expenses were $27.7 million during the
first quarter of 1997 compared to $28.1 million in the first quarter of 1996.
The decrease was due primarily to lower customer accounting and employee pension
expenses. Partially offsetting this decrease was the recognition of additional
employee related expenses associated with the restructuring that CSW undertook
in 1996.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization expense
increased 4% to $19.8 million in the first quarter of 1997 from $19.0 million in
the first quarter of 1996 as a result of an increase in depreciable property.
TAXES, OTHER THAN INCOME. Taxes, other than income were $7.3 million in
1997, an 8% increase from $6.8 million in the first quarter of 1996. This
increase was due primarily to higher ad valorem taxes in the first quarter of
1997.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes were $3.0 million in the first quarter of
1997 compared to $2.1 million in the same period of 1996 due primarily to higher
taxable income in 1997.
26
SWEPCO
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
27
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31
-----------------------------
1997 1996
--------- ---------
(thousands)
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES $203,280 $200,881
OPERATING EXPENSES AND TAXES
Fuel 87,596 89,312
Purchased power 5,131 5,334
Other operating 32,547 31,894
Maintenance 9,040 9,106
Depreciation and amortization 23,424 22,241
Taxes, other than income 13,396 11,911
Income taxes 6,072 4,734
--------- ---------
177,206 174,532
--------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME 26,074 26,349
--------- ---------
OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS
Allowance for equity funds used
during construction -- 324
Other (297) 762
--------- ---------
(297) 1,086
--------- ---------
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 25,777 27,435
--------- ---------
INTEREST CHARGES
Interest on long-term debt 10,543 11,000
Interest on short-term debt and other 2,111 2,423
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction (399) (755)
--------- ---------
12,255 12,668
--------- ---------
NET INCOME 13,522 14,767
Preferred stock dividends 758 779
--------- ---------
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK $12,764 $13,988
========= =========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as
they relate to SWEPCO are an integral part of
these statements.
28
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
---------- ----------
ASSETS (thousands)
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT
Production $1,371,046 $1,407,134
Transmission 466,257 463,425
Distribution 851,629 844,503
General 288,520 283,878
Construction work in progress 32,817 45,374
---------- ----------
3,010,269 3,044,314
Less - Accumulated depreciation 1,173,721 1,192,356
---------- ----------
1,836,548 1,851,958
---------- ----------
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash 1,106 1,879
Accounts receivable 51,592 68,140
Materials and supplies, at average cost 28,659 29,265
Fuel inventory 43,395 55,775
Under-recovered fuel costs 7,258 9,120
Prepayments and other 15,356 13,499
---------- ----------
147,366 177,678
---------- ----------
DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS 78,442 69,520
---------- ----------
$2,062,356 $2,099,156
========== ==========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as
they relate to SWEPCO are an integral part of
these statements.
29
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
---------- ----------
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION
Common stock: $18 par value
Authorized shares: 7,600,000
Issued and outstanding shares: 7,536,640 $135,660 $135,660
Paid-in capital 245,000 245,000
Retained earnings 320,564 321,801
---------- ----------
701,224 702,461
---------- ----------
Preferred stock
Not subject to mandatory redemption 16,032 16,032
Subject to mandatory redemption 32,464 32,464
Long-term debt 597,911 597,151
---------- ----------
1,347,631 1,348,108
---------- ----------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt and preferred stock due within
twelve months 2,770 3,760
Advances from affiliates 64,906 57,495
Accounts payable 35,817 48,826
Payable to affiliates 54,922 68,708
Customer deposits 10,369 10,497
Accrued taxes 25,940 25,241
Accumulated deferred income taxes 3,567 4,162
Accrued interest 12,547 14,782
Other 16,126 27,449
---------- ----------
226,964 260,920
---------- ----------
DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred income taxes 373,572 372,552
Investment tax credits 70,342 71,507
Income tax related regulatory liabilities, net 34,839 36,106
Other 9,008 9,963
---------- ----------
487,761 490,128
---------- ----------
$2,062,356 $2,099,156
========== ==========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as
they relate to SWEPCO are an integral part of
these statements.
30
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
-------------------------
1997 1996
-------- --------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES (thousands)
Net Income $13,522 $14,767
Non-cash Items Included in Net Income
Depreciation and amortization 25,297 24,823
Deferred income taxes and investment tax
credits (2,007) 4,888
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable 16,548 (12,556)
Fuel inventory 12,380 1,212
Deferred charges and other assets (8,922) 3,313
Accounts payable (12,396) (9,864)
Payable to affiliates (13,786) 8,317
Accrued interest (2,235) (5,265)
Fuel recovery 1,862 (14,745)
Other (12,180) (9,048)
-------- --------
18,083 5,842
-------- --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures (10,116) (15,926)
Other (1,127) (2,098)
-------- --------
(11,243) (18,024)
-------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Retirement of long-term debt (990) (1,645)
Change in advances from affiliates 7,411 23,491
Payment of dividends (14,034) (10,036)
-------- --------
(7,613) 11,810
-------- --------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (773) (372)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,879 1,702
-------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $1,106 $1,330
======== ========
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Interest paid less amounts capitalized $14,813 $17,321
======== ========
Income taxes paid $6,970 $541
======== ========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as they
relate to SWEPCO are an integral part of these
statements.
31
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK. Net income for common stock for the first
quarter of 1997 was $12.8 million, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 9%, from
approximately $14.0 million for the same period of 1996. The decrease resulted
primarily from higher depreciation and amortization expenses and increased tax
expenses which were offset in part by increased non-fuel revenues.
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES. Electric operating revenues were
relatively stable, increasing 1% to $203.3 million during the first quarter of
1997 compared to $200.9 million in the first quarter of 1996. The increase is
attributable to increased non-fuel revenue as a result of a 3% increase in
retail KWH sales due primarily to increased customer growth and demand combined
with an increase in off-system wholesale sales. Electric operating revenues were
also affected by decreased fuel recovery.
FUEL. Fuel expense was $87.6 million during the first quarter of 1997,
a 2% decrease from $89.3 million for the same period of 1996. The decrease was
due primarily to a decrease in average unit fuel costs from $1.83 per MMbtu in
1996 to $1.68 per MMbtu in 1997 due to a decline in the delivered cost of coal
resulting from lower transportation charges as well as purchases of lower priced
spot market coal. A decrease in natural gas generation because of its relative
higher cost per MMbtu also contributed to the lower fuel expense during the
first quarter of 1997.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. Other operating expenses were $32.5 million
during the first quarter of 1997, an increase of $0.7 million, or 2%, from the
comparable period of 1996. The increase was due primarily to additional expenses
recorded in the first quarter of 1997 associated with the restructuring that CSW
undertook in 1996 which were offset in part by decreased pension expenses and
decreased outside services expenses.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization increased
$1.2 million or 5% during the first quarter of 1997 compared to the same period
of 1996 due primarily to an increase in depreciable plant.
TAXES, OTHER THAN INCOME. Taxes, other than income increased
approximately $1.5 million, or 12%, during the first quarter of 1997 compared to
the same period of 1996 due primarily to increased ad valorem taxes and payroll
taxes which were offset in part by decreased state franchise taxes.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes increased approximately $1.3 million, or
28%, during the first quarter of 1997 compared to the same period of 1996 due
primarily to an overstatement of permanent tax differences in the first quarter
of 1997 which has subsequently been adjusted in the second quarter.
OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS. Other income and deductions decreased
approximately $1.4 million during the first quarter of 1997 compared to the
first quarter of 1996 as a result of charges associated with the write-off of
certain plant development costs in the first quarter of 1997. In addition,
allowance for funds used during construction was lower in the first quarter of
1997 compared to 1996.
32
WTU
WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
33
WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
----------------------------
1997 1996
-------- --------
(thousands)
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES $92,646 $80,789
OPERATING EXPENSES AND TAXES
Fuel 32,885 31,983
Purchased power 11,397 5,916
Other operating 20,710 16,475
Maintenance 3,084 3,219
Depreciation and amortization 10,091 9,678
Taxes, other than income 6,096 5,598
Income taxes 498 165
-------- --------
84,761 73,034
-------- --------
OPERATING INCOME 7,885 7,755
-------- --------
OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS
Allowance for equity funds used during
construction 99 138
Other 49 249
-------- --------
148 387
-------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 8,033 8,142
-------- --------
INTEREST CHARGES
Interest on long-term debt 5,088 5,296
Interest on short-term debt and other 1,314 1,378
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction (230) (286)
-------- --------
6,172 6,388
-------- --------
NET INCOME 1,861 1,754
Preferred stock dividends 66 66
-------- --------
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK $1,795 $1,688
======== ========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as they relate
to WTU are an integral part of these statements.
34
WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
---------- ----------
ASSETS (thousands)
ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANT
Production $417,778 $417,467
Transmission 201,581 200,688
Distribution 350,840 347,328
General 96,873 92,622
Construction work in progress 24,486 30,036
---------- ----------
1,091,558 1,088,141
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization 421,795 414,777
---------- ----------
669,763 673,364
---------- ----------
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash 409 664
Accounts receivable 30,375 24,123
Materials and supplies, at average cost 16,747 15,966
Fuel inventory 8,193 8,140
Coal inventory 8,332 8,534
Accumulated deferred income taxes -- 1,079
Under-recovered fuel costs 14,105 7,857
Prepayments and other 2,980 2,435
---------- ----------
81,141 68,798
---------- ----------
DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS
Deferred Oklaunion costs 21,433 22,365
Restructuring costs 10,382 10,854
Other 33,679 34,998
---------- ----------
65,494 68,217
---------- ----------
$816,398 $810,379
========== ==========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as they relate
to WTU are an integral part of these statements.
35
WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
(unaudited) (audited)
-------- --------
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION
Common stock: $25 par value
Authorized shares: 7,800,000
Issued and outstanding shares: 5,488,560 $137,214 $137,214
Paid-in capital 2,236 2,236
Retained earnings 120,872 123,077
-------- --------
260,322 262,527
-------- --------
Preferred stock 6,291 6,291
Long-term debt 275,963 275,070
-------- --------
542,576 543,888
-------- --------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Advances from affiliates 33,054 14,833
Payables to affiliates 9,802 13,578
Accounts payable 18,082 19,669
Accrued taxes 5,157 13,463
Accrued interest 9,178 5,403
Accumulated deferred income taxes 466 --
Other 3,155 4,124
-------- --------
78,894 71,070
-------- --------
DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred income taxes 144,160 144,146
Investment tax credits 28,909 29,239
Income tax related regulatory liabilities, net 16,724 16,918
Other 5,135 5,118
-------- --------
194,928 195,421
-------- --------
$816,398 $810,379
======== ========
The accompanying notes to financial statements as they relate
to WTU are an integral part of these statements.
36
WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
--------------------------
1997 1996
-------- --------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES (thousands)
Net Income $1,861 $1,754
Non-cash Items Included in Net Income
Depreciation and amortization 10,936 10,144
Deferred income taxes and investment
tax credits 1,035 854
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable (6,252) 4,117
Accounts payable (4,591) (6,730)
Accrued taxes (8,306) (7,506)
Accrued interest 3,775 1,694
Fuel recovery (6,248) (2,787)
Other (447) (261)
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(8,237) 1,279
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures (5,361) (9,607)
Other (815) (371)
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(6,176) (9,978)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in advances from affiliates 18,221 13,297
Payment of dividends (4,066) (5,000)
Other -- (7)
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14,155 8,290
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (258) (409)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 664 717
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $406 $308
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Interest paid less amounts capitalized $1,330 $3,733
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Income taxes paid $1,833 $1,220
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The accompanying notes to financial statements as they relate
to WTU are an integral part of these statements.
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WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK. Net income for common stock was relatively
stable at $1.8 million during the first quarter of 1997 compared to $1.7 million
in the first quarter of 1996.
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES. Electric operating revenues increased
approximately $11.9 million or 15% in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the
first quarter of 1996 due to several factors, including a $6.1 million increase
in fuel revenues because of higher fuel costs which are discussed below and a 6%
increase in retail KWH sales resulting primarily from increased customer usage.
Also contributing to the increase was $4.5 million in transmission revenues as a
result of the implementation of open access tariffs in accordance with FERC
Order No. 888 and the Texas Commission rules regarding transmission access and
pricing, the effect of which was almost entirely offset by a corresponding
increase in transmission expense.
FUEL. Fuel expense increased $0.9 million, or 3%, for the first quarter
of 1997 compared to the first quarter of 1996 due primarily to an increase in
average unit fuel costs from $2.06 per MMbtu in 1996 to $2.42 per MMbtu in 1997,
the effect of which was partially offset by an 8% decrease in generation. The
increased unit fuel cost resulted from higher spot market natural gas prices,
which were partially offset by purchases of lower-priced spot market coal.
PURCHASED POWER. Purchased power expenses increased approximately $5.5
million during the first quarter of 1997 compared to the first quarter of 1996,
primarily as a result of additional economy energy purchases at a higher cost
per MWH.
OTHER OPERATING. Other operating expenses increased approximately $4.2
million during the first quarter of 1997 compared to the first quarter of 1996.
The increase was primarily due to a $4.1 million increase in transmission
expenses as a result of the implementation of open access tariffs in accordance
with FERC Order No. 888 and the Texas Commission rules regarding transmission
access and pricing, the effect of which was more than offset by a corresponding
increase in transmission revenue and the recognition of additional
employee-related expenses in the first quarter of 1997 associated with the
restructuring that CSW undertook in 1996. Partially offsetting the increase in
other operating expenses was a decrease in pension expense.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes increased $0.3 million in the first quarter
of 1997 as compared to the first quarter of 1996 due primarily to higher taxable
income.
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INDEX TO APPLICABLE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BY REGISTRANT
NOTE 1. PRINCIPLES OF PREPARATION CSW, CPL, PSO, SWEPCO, WTU
NOTE 2. LITIGATION AND REGULATORY CSW, CPL, PSO, SWEPCO, WTU
PROCEEDINGS
NOTE 3. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES CSW, CPL, PSO, SWEPCO, WTU
NOTE 4. COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDENDS CSW, CPL, PSO, SWEPCO, WTU
NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES CSW, CPL, PSO, SWEPCO, WTU
NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET CSW, CPL
NO. 14965
NOTE 7. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS CSW
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. PRINCIPLES OF PREPARATION
The condensed financial statements of the Registrants included herein
have been prepared by each Registrant pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the SEC. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although
each Registrant believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading. These condensed financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes
thereto included in the Registrants' Combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1996.
The unaudited financial information furnished herewith reflects all
adjustments which are, in the opinion of management of such Registrant,
necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim
periods. Information for quarterly periods is affected by seasonal variations in
sales, rate changes, timing of fuel expense recovery and other factors.
The financial statements of SEEBOARD and its related entities have been
translated from British pounds to U.S. dollars in accordance with SFAS No. 52.
All balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate at March 31, 1997
and all income statement items are translated at the average exchange rate for
the applicable period. At March 31, 1997, the current exchange rate was
approximately (pound)1.00=$1.64 and the average exchange rate for the three
month period ended March 31, 1997 was approximately (pound)1.00=$1.63. All
resulting translation adjustments are recorded directly to Foreign Currency
Translation Adjustment on CSW's consolidated balance sheets. Cash flow statement
items are translated at a combination of average, historical and current
exchange rates. The effect of the changes in exchange rates on cash and cash
equivalents, resulting from the translation of items at the different exchange
rates, is shown on CSW's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Effect of
Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents.
Effective January 1, 1997, CPL and WTU began utilizing the LIFO method
for the valuation of all fossil fuel inventories. Previously, CPL had used the
weighted average cost method and WTU had used the LIFO method for coal and the
weighted average cost method for other fuel inventories. PSO utilizes the LIFO
method. SWEPCO continues to utilize the weighted average cost method pending
approval of the Arkansas Commission to utilize the LIFO method. The change in
accounting did not affect the results of operations due to the regulatory
treatment of such costs.
Certain financial statement items for prior years have been
reclassified to conform to the 1997 presentation.
2. LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS
See the Registrants' Combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1996 for additional discussion of litigation and regulatory
proceedings. Reference is also made to NOTE 3. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT
LIABILITIES, NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965 and PART II - ITEM 1.
for additional discussion of litigation matters.
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TERMINATION OF EL PASO MERGER
In May 1993, CSW entered into a Merger Agreement pursuant to which El
Paso would have emerged from bankruptcy as a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW. On
June 9, 1995, following CSW's notification that it was terminating the Merger
Agreement, El Paso filed suit against CSW seeking a $25 million termination fee
from CSW, damages in excess of $400 million for various contract and tort
claims, punitive damages, interest as permitted by law and certain other costs.
On June 15, 1995, CSW filed suit against El Paso seeking a $25 million
termination fee from El Paso due to El Paso's breach of the Merger Agreement, at
least $3.6 million in rate case expenses incurred by CSW on behalf of El Paso
related to state regulatory merger proceedings and a declaratory judgment that
CSW properly terminated the Merger Agreement. On June 14, 1996, CSW filed an
amended complaint seeking a first priority administrative expense claim of $50
million from El Paso based upon El Paso's alleged breach of the Merger
Agreement.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas,
Austin Division, consolidated the El Paso suit and the CSW suit into one
adversary proceeding. CSW was the named plaintiff in the consolidated adversary
proceeding. The trial was completed on January 30, 1997. On April 11, 1997, the
court issued an interim order in which it ruled that CSW owed El Paso the $25
million termination fee pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. In
addition, the court stated that CSW may owe El Paso certain interest costs
alleged by El Paso to be approximately $18 million. CSW and El Paso dispute how
and under what circumstances the interest costs issue needs to be resolved. To
date, the court has made no determination with respect to this issue.
CSW is currently considering its legal options regarding the court's
interim order. However, based upon the court's interim order, CSW recorded a
charge of $25 million which is included in CSW's first quarter of 1997
consolidated results of operations. In addition, if the interest costs are
ultimately determined to be owed by CSW to El Paso, it could have a material
adverse effect on CSW's consolidated results of operations (The foregoing
statement constitutes a forward looking statement within the meaning of Section
21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results may differ materially from such
projected information due to changes in the underlying assumptions. See FORWARD
LOOKING INFORMATION).
CPL FUEL PROCEEDING
As previously reported, CPL filed with the Texas Commission an
Application for Authority to Implement an increase in fuel factors of $34.4
million, or 15.4% on an annual basis. In addition, CPL proposed to implement a
fuel surcharge of $23.4 million, including accumulated interest, over a twelve
month period. On February 10, 1997, CPL filed a Stipulation with the Texas
Commission which would surcharge customers the $23.4 million and would
coordinate the surcharge with any refund in CPL's current rate case as described
in NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965. In the Stipulation, CPL's fuel
factors were increased approximately $29.4 million, or 13.2%, on an annual
basis. The Texas Commission's interim approval of the stipulated fuel factors
permitted a March 1997 implementation of the fuel factors. The CPL Final Order,
issued March 31, 1997, confirmed the interim approval.
SWEPCO FUEL PROCEEDING
In April 1997, SWEPCO filed with the Texas Commission an application
concerning fuel cost under-recoveries and a possible fuel surcharge. The
application included a motion to either abate the interim surcharge and
consolidate the surcharge or alternatively, implement an interim surcharge in
the months of July 1997 through June 1998. In its filing, SWEPCO indicated it
had an under-recovered Texas jurisdictional fuel cost balance of approximately
$10.2 million, including interest, through January 1997. Furthermore, SWEPCO
believes its under-recovered position will continue in the future (The foregoing
statement constitutes a forward looking statement within the meaning of Section
21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results may differ materially from such
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projected information due to changes in the underlying assumptions. See FORWARD
LOOKING INFORMATION). SWEPCO is requesting postponement of any required interim
surcharge of fuel cost under-recoveries in order to have these under-recoveries
considered as part of a fuel reconciliation to be filed with the Texas
Commission in the second quarter of 1997.
WTU FUEL PROCEEDING
As previously reported, in February 1997, WTU filed with the Texas
Commission an Application for Authority to Implement an increase in fuel factors
of $4.2 million, or 4.2%, on an annual basis. Additionally, WTU proposed to
implement a fuel surcharge of $13.3 million, including accumulated interest,
over a twelve month period to collect its under-recovered fuel costs. WTU
requested authority to implement the revised fuel factors in conjunction with
the May 1997 billings and to commence the surcharge in conjunction with its June
1997 billings.
On April 14, 1997, an agreement in principle was reached with the
parties to settle this docket. Under the proposed settlement, WTU agreed not to
increase the fuel factors. Also, the $13.3 million surcharge will be implemented
over the period June 1997 through February 1999. A final order from the Texas
Commission approving this stipulated agreement is expected in the second quarter
of 1997.
PSO REGULATORY MATTERS
As previously reported, in July 1996, the Oklahoma Commission staff
filed an application seeking a review of PSO's earnings and rate structure. The
review was initiated to investigate the potential impact on PSO's rates of both
the sale of Transok by CSW, PSO's restructuring efforts and PSO's improved
financial results. Although rate reviews do not have specific time limitations,
a schedule has been established for PSO's response. In accordance with the
established schedule, PSO filed financial information with the Oklahoma
Commission staff on November 1, 1996, and cost of service and rate design
testimony on January 10, 1997. The Oklahoma Commission staff and intervenors are
scheduled to file their revenue requirements testimony on June 5, 1997. A
hearing on the merits of the review is scheduled to begin on July 31, 1997. On
January 14, 1997, the Oklahoma Commission approved a joint settlement which
provides that all bills rendered beginning with PSO's June 1997 billing cycle
shall be considered interim rates subject to refund in the event the permanent
final order grants less than the current revenue produced by the existing rates.
A final order of the Oklahoma Commission is expected in the fall of
1997. Although PSO's management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of PSO's
rate review, management believes that the ultimate resolution will not have a
material adverse effect on CSW or PSO's results of operations or financial
condition (The foregoing statement constitutes a forward looking statement
within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results may differ
materially from such projected information due to changes in the underlying
assumptions. See FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION). However, if PSO ultimately is
unsuccessful in reaffirming adequate rates, PSO and CSW each could experience a
material adverse effect on their results of operations and financial condition.
3. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
CPL DEFERRED ACCOUNTING
By orders issued in 1989 and 1990, the Texas Commission authorized CPL
to defer certain STP Unit 1 and Unit 2 costs incurred between the commercial
operation dates of those units and the effective date of rates reflecting the
operation of those units. Upon appeal of the 1989 CPL order, and a related order
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involving another utility, the Texas Supreme Court in 1994 sustained deferred
accounting as an appropriate mechanism for the Texas Commission to use in
preserving the financial integrity of CPL, but remanded CPL's case to the Court
of Appeals to consider certain substantial evidence points of error not
previously decided by the Court of Appeals. On August 16, 1995, the Court of
Appeals rendered its opinion in the remand proceeding and affirmed the Texas
Commission's order in all respects.
By orders issued in October 1990 and December 1990, the Texas
Commission quantified the STP Unit 1 and Unit 2 deferred accounting costs and
authorized the inclusion of the amortization of the costs and associated return
in CPL's retail rates. These Texas Commission orders were appealed to the Travis
County District Court where the appeals are still pending. Language in the Texas
Supreme Court's opinion in the appeal of the deferred accounting authorization
case suggests that the appropriateness of including deferred accounting costs in
rates charged to customers is dependent on a finding in the first case in which
the deferred STP costs are to be recovered through rates that the deferral was
actually necessary to preserve the utility's financial integrity. If, in the
appeals of the October 1990 and December 1990 rate orders, the courts decide
that subsequent review under the financial integrity standard is required and
was not made in those orders, then such rate orders would be remanded to the
Texas Commission for the purpose of entering findings applying the financial
integrity standard. Pending the ultimate resolution of CPL's deferred accounting
issues, CPL is unable to predict how its deferred accounting orders will
ultimately be resolved by the Texas Commission.
If CPL's deferred accounting matters are not favorably resolved, CSW
and CPL could experience a material adverse effect on their respective results
of operations and financial condition. While CPL's management is unable to
predict the ultimate outcome of these matters, management believes either CPL
will receive approval of its deferred accounting amounts or CPL will be
successful in renegotiation of its rate orders, so that there will be no
material adverse effect on CSW's or CPL's results of operations or financial
condition (The foregoing statement constitutes a forward looking statement
within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results may differ
materially from such projected information due to changes in the underlying
assumptions. See FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION).
CPL NUCLEAR INSURANCE
In connection with the licensing and operation of STP, the owners have
purchased nuclear property and liability insurance coverage as required by law,
and have executed indemnification agreements with the NRC in accordance with the
financial protection requirements of the Price-Anderson Act.
The Price-Anderson Act, a comprehensive statutory arrangement providing
limitations on nuclear liability and governmental indemnities, is in effect
until August 1, 2002. The limit of liability under the Price-Anderson Act for
licensees of nuclear power plants is $8.92 billion per incident, effective as of
December 1996. The owners of STP are insured for their share of this liability
through a combination of private insurance amounting to $200 million and a
mandatory industry-wide program for self-insurance totaling $8.72 billion. The
maximum amount that each licensee may be assessed under the industry-wide
program of self-insurance following a nuclear incident at an insured facility is
$75.5 million per reactor, which may be adjusted for inflation, plus a five
percent charge for legal expenses, but not more than $10 million per reactor for
each nuclear incident in any one year. CPL and each of the other STP owners are
subject to such assessments, which CPL and the other owners have agreed will be
allocated on the basis of their respective ownership interests in STP. For
purposes of these assessments, STP has two licensed reactors.
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The owners of STP currently maintain on-site decontamination liability
and property damage insurance in the amount of $2.75 billion provided by ANI and
NEIL. Policies of insurance issued by ANI and NEIL stipulate that policy
proceeds must be used first to pay decontamination and cleanup costs before
being used to cover direct losses to property. Under project agreements, CPL and
the other owners of STP will share the total cost of decontamination liability
and property insurance for STP, including premiums and assessments, on a pro
rata basis, according to each owner's respective ownership interest in STP.
CPL purchased, for its own account, a NEIL I Business Interruption
and/or Extra Expense policy. This insurance will reimburse CPL for extra
expenses incurred for replacement generation or purchased power as a result of a
covered accident that shuts down production at one or both of the STP Units for
more than 21 consecutive weeks. In the event of an outage of STP Units 1 and 2
and the outage is the result of the same accident, such insurance will reimburse
CPL up to 80% of the single unit recovery. The maximum amount recoverable for a
single unit outage is $118.6 million for both Units 1 and 2. CPL is subject to
an additional assessment up to $1.9 million for the current policy year in the
event insured losses at a nuclear facility covered under the NEIL I policy
exceeds the accumulated funds available under the policy. CPL renewed its
current NEIL I Business Interruption and/or Extra Expense policy on September
15, 1996.
For further information relating to litigation associated with CPL
nuclear insurance claims, reference is made to PART II - ITEM 1.
SWEPCO BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURED GAS PLANT SITE
As previously reported, SWEPCO was notified by Mississippi Power in
1994 that it may be a PRP at a MGP site in Biloxi, Mississippi, which was
formerly owned and operated by a predecessor of SWEPCO. Since then, SWEPCO has
worked with Mississippi Power on both the investigation of the extent of
contamination on the site as well as on the subsequent sampling of the site. The
sampling results indicated contamination at the property as well as the
possibility of contamination of an adjacent property. A risk assessment was
submitted to the MDEQ, whose ensuing comments requested that a future
residential exposure scenario be evaluated for comparison with commercial and
industrial exposure scenarios. However, Mississippi Power and SWEPCO do not
believe that cleanup to a residential scenario is appropriate since this site
has been industrial/commercial for more than 100 years, and Mississippi Power
plans to continue this type of usage. Mississippi Power and SWEPCO also
presented a report to the MDEQ demonstrating that the ground water on the site
was not potable, further demonstrating that cleanup to residential standards is
not necessary.
The MDEQ has not agreed to a non-residential future land use scenario
as of this date and has requested further testing. Following the additional
testing and resolution of whether cleanup is necessary to meet a residential
usage scenario or if cleanup to a commercial/industrial scenario is appropriate,
a feasibility study will be conducted to more definitively evaluate remedial
strategies for the property. This will require public input prior to a final
decision being made.
A final range of cleanup costs has not been determined, but based on
preliminary estimates, SWEPCO has incurred to date approximately $200,000 for
its portion of the cleanup of this site and anticipates that an additional $2
million may be required (The foregoing statement constitutes a forward looking
statement within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results
may differ materially from such projected information due to changes in the
underlying assumptions. See FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION).
Accordingly, SWEPCO has accrued $2 million for the cleanup of the site.
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SWEPCO VODA PETROLEUM SUPERFUND SITE
As previously reported, in April 1996, SWEPCO received correspondence
from the EPA providing notification that SWEPCO is a PRP to a cleanup action
planned for the Voda Petroleum Superfund Site located in Clarksville, Texas.
SWEPCO is conducting a records review to compile documentation relating to
SWEPCO's past use of the Voda Petroleum site. The proposed cleanup of the site
is estimated by the EPA to cost approximately $2 million and to take
approximately twelve months to complete (The foregoing statement constitutes a
forward looking statement within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act.
Actual results may differ materially from such projected information due to
changes in the underlying assumptions. See FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION). The
potential for over 30 PRP's to conduct the cleanup in lieu of EPA conducting the
cleanup is under consideration. Any SWEPCO liability associated with this
project is not expected to have a material adverse effect on its results of
operations or its financial condition.
SWEPCO HENRY W. PIRKEY POWER PLANT
In connection with the South Hallsville lignite mining contract for its
Henry W. Pirkey Power Plant, SWEPCO has agreed, under certain conditions, to
assume the obligations of the mining contractor. As of March 31, 1997, the
maximum amount SWEPCO would have to assume was $62.1 million. The maximum amount
may vary as the mining contractor's need for funds fluctuates. The contractor's
actual obligation outstanding as of March 31, 1997 was $54.0 million.
SWEPCO SOUTH HALLSVILLE LIGNITE MINE
As part of the process to receive a renewal of a Texas Railroad
Commission permit for lignite mining at the South Hallsville lignite mine,
SWEPCO has agreed to provide guarantees of mine reclamation in the amount of $72
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 the third party miner. The current cost to reclaim the mine is
estimated to be approximately $36 million (The foregoing statement constitutes a
forward looking statement within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act.
Actual results may differ materially from such projected information due to
changes in the underlying assumptions. See FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION).
4. COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDENDS
CSW's earnings per share of common stock are computed by dividing net
income for common stock by the average number of common shares outstanding for
the respective periods. CSW's dividends per common share reflect per share
amounts paid during the periods. See MD&A - LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CAPITAL STRUCTURE for information related to recent changes in CSW's common
stock plans.
The U.S. Electric Operating Companies' mortgage indentures, as amended
and supplemented, contain certain restrictions on the use of their retained
earnings for cash dividends on their common stock. These restrictions do not
currently limit the ability of CSW to pay dividends to its shareholders. At
March 31, 1997, approximately $1.5 billion of the subsidiary companies' retained
earnings were available for payment of cash dividends by such subsidiaries to
CSW. The amounts attributable to the U.S. Electric Operating Companies were as
follows.
CPL - $745 million PSO - $154 million SWEPCO - $321 million
WTU - $121 million
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5. INCOME TAXES
The following tables provide a reconciliation of the differences
between total income tax expense (income taxes included in Operating Expenses
and Taxes as well as Other Income and Deductions) at the federal statutory tax
rate and the effective tax rate for the Registrants.
INCOME TAX RATE
RECONCILIATION CSW CPL PSO SWEPCO WTU
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(millions) (thousands)
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QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
Income (loss)before taxes
attributable to:
Domestic operations $(7)
Foreign operations 45
---
Income (loss) before taxes $38 $(7,363) $10,322 $18,884 $2,156
Tax at U.S. statutory rate $13 $(2,577) $3,613 $6,609 $755
Differences
Amortization of ITC (4) (1,447) (696) (1,166) (330)
Mirror CWIP 1 1,089 -- -- --
Non-deductible goodwill
amortization 3 -- -- -- --
Prior period adjustments (2) (1,720) (261) (198) (124)
Other (2) 498 (172) 116 (5)
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Tax Expense $9 $(4,157) $2,484 $5,361 $296
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Effective Tax Rate 23% 56% 24% 28% 14%
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1996
Income before taxes attributable
to:
Domestic operations $54
Foreign operations 24
---
Income before taxes $78 $25,454 $7,157 $18,633 $1,727
Tax at U.S. statutory rate $27 $8,909 $2,505 $6,521 $605
Differences
Amortization of ITC (3) (1,447) (696) (1,182) (330)
Mirror CWIP 1 877 -- -- --
Other (2) 495 (200) (1,456) (302)
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Tax Expense $23 $8,834 $1,609 $3,883 $(27)
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Effective Tax Rate 29% 35% 22% 21% (2)%
6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965
OVERVIEW
As previously reported, in November 1995, CPL filed with the Texas
Commission a request to increase its retail base rates $71 million. In a
preliminary order issued December 21, 1995, the Texas Commission expanded the
scope of the rate review proceeding to address certain competitive issues facing
the electric utility industry including estimates of CPL's potential stranded
costs based upon various possible structures of the electric industry. In May
1996, CPL placed a $70 million base rate increase into effect under bond. The
bonded rates are subject to refund based on the final order of the Texas
Commission.
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CPL FINAL ORDER
On March 31, 1997, the Texas Commission issued the CPL Final Order in
CPL's Rate Review Docket No. 14965. The CPL Final Order lowers the annual base
rates of CPL by approximately $27 million, or approximately 3.5% in 1997, from
CPL's existing rate level prior to CPL's May 1996 implementation of bonded
rates. The Texas Commission also introduced a glide path rate reduction scheme
whereby CPL's rates will be reduced by an additional $16 million in 1998 and
another $16 million in 1999. The preliminary estimated financial impact of the
CPL Final Order is described below.
There are numerous contributing factors to the difference between the
$71 million retail base rate increase originally requested by CPL and the $27
million retail base rate reduction included in the CPL Final Order. The CPL
Final Order decreased CPL's requested return on equity of 12.25% on its retail
rate base to a 10.9% return on equity for all non-ECOM invested capital, which
results in an approximate $30 million decrease in CPL's rate request. The CPL
Final Order provides for the disallowance of approximately $21 million of
affiliate transactions. In addition, the CPL Final Order denied CPL's request to
use straight line amortization for CPL's deferred accounting costs. Instead, the
CPL Final Order requires CPL to continue to use the mortgage amortization method
to amortize its deferred accounting costs, resulting in a reduction of $14
million from CPL's rate request. The CPL Final Order also decreases other
depreciation and amortization by $21 million from CPL's rate request.
Another major provision of the CPL Final Order was the Texas
Commission's categorization of approximately $859 million or 32% of CPL's
investment in STP, including mirror CWIP and deferred accounting, as ECOM. The
term ECOM has been used to refer to the amount of costs that potentially would
become "stranded" if retail competition were mandated and prices were set in the
market, rather than the price being determined by current regulatory standards
of reasonable and necessary cost of providing service. The CPL Final Order
reduced CPL's return on the ECOM portion of CPL's investment in STP to 7.96%,
compared to the 10.9% return on common equity approved for all other invested
capital, resulting in a $17.6 million decrease in CPL's rate request. At the
same time, the CPL Final Order accelerated the recovery of the $859 million
designated as ECOM to 20 years from the remaining 32-year life of STP, resulting
in a $16.8 million increase in CPL's rate request. CPL has a 25.2% ownership
interest in STP.
RATE CASE EXPENSE PHASE
The CPL Final Order established a separate docket, Docket No. 17280, to
consider the recoverability of $19 million of rate case expenses incurred in the
current rate case and in two prior dockets. CPL reached a settlement with all
parties to resolve Docket No. 17280. The settlement results in CPL foregoing
recovery of approximately $5 million of expenses and limits the recovery of
estimated expenses to $600,000. Approximately $13 million of the rate case
expenses will be recovered as an offset to the refund in the rate case,
including approximately $5 million of unamortized expenses associated with CPL's
last rate case. The remaining $6 million of expenses will be surcharged to
customers over three years.
NORMALIZATION RULES
Based upon management's preliminary evaluation of the CPL Final Order,
management believes there is a possibility that certain consistency provisions
(otherwise referred to as normalization rules) of the Internal Revenue Code may
have been violated by the order. CPL has requested correction of these
normalization violations in its motion for rehearing which was filed on April
21, 1997. If the Internal Revenue Service determines that a normalization
violation has occurred and no changes to the CPL Final Order are made to remedy
the violation, the Internal Revenue Service could disallow certain significant
accelerated tax deductions and investment tax credits previously taken by CPL,
which would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of CSW and
CPL.
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PRELIMINARY ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CPL FINAL ORDER
If ultimately upheld after rehearing and any appeals, management
expects the CPL Final Order to have a material adverse impact on CSW's and CPL's
results of operations for the next several years as compared to what they
otherwise would have been, beginning with an estimated reduction of 1997
earnings by approximately $54.4 million and reductions in succeeding years due
to the effects of applying the glide path methodology in 1998 and 1999. The
estimated reduction in 1997 earnings includes the annual impact of the CPL Final
Order for 1997, the recognition of the retroactive impact of the CPL Final Order
on 1996 results of operations from when bonded rates were implemented in May
1996, subject to refund, as well as the effects of the settlement in Docket No.
17280 described in RATE CASE EXPENSE PHASE.
Effective December 1996, CPL began recording their results in
accordance with the proposal for decision that was issued in January 1997 by the
administrative law judges hearing CPL's rate case. In addition, CPL recorded a
contingent liability of $41 million for the estimated effect of the CPL Final
Order through the first quarter of 1997. The preliminary estimate of the
financial impact of the CPL Final Order on CSW and CPL as it differs from the
proposal for decision is presented in the table below. The table reflects the
most recent analysis of the CPL Final Order as well as the impact of the
settlement in Docket No. 17280. This table is an update of the preliminary
estimate reported in CSW and CPL's Form 8-K dated March 31, 1997 and filed April
10, 1997.
1997 1998 1999
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(millions)
Decrease in revenue $(27.1) $(38.0) $(54.4)
Items included in decrease in revenue with an
offsetting effect on expense
Accelerated recovery of STP (ECOM) (42.9) (42.9) (42.9)
Change in depreciation/amortization 26.1 26.1 26.1
Other (1.1) (1.1) (1.1)
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(17.9) (17.9) (17.9)
Expenses not included in decrease in revenue (3.9) 4.3 4.3
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Change in current year income before tax (48.9) (51.6) (68.0)
Federal income taxes 14.8 15.7 21.4
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Current year impact on net income (34.1) (35.9) (46.6)
1996 effect (20.3) -- --
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Total current year impact on net income $(54.4) $ (35.9) $(46.6)
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The specific timing and amount of recognition of the effects of the CPL
Final Order for all of 1997 is uncertain. A preliminary reconciliation of
revenues between CPL's original filing and the CPL Final Order was included in
CSW and CPL's Form 8-K dated March 31, 1997 and filed April 3, 1997. Due to the
uncertainty of the outcome of any rehearing, any appeals process or the effects
of any potential legislation, CSW and CPL are unable to predict how the final
resolution of the issues raised in the CPL Final Order will ultimately impact
CSW's and CPL's results of operations and financial condition. In the event the
CPL Final Order is ultimately upheld after rehearing and any appeals, CSW and
CPL would continue to experience a material adverse effect on their results of
operations as compared to what they otherwise would have been. At the same time,
in the event legislation restructuring the electric utility industry in Texas is
enacted as currently proposed, the CPL Final Order could be nullified. For
additional information related to this matter, see MD&A - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING IN TEXAS (The foregoing statements constitute forward
looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Actual
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results may differ materially from such projected information due to changes in
the underlying assumptions. See FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION).
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW RATES
As previously stated, CPL implemented bonded rates subject to refund in
May 1996. Based upon the CPL Final Order, which is still subject to change
resulting from CPL's and any other party's motions for rehearing, CPL's refund
obligation through March 1997, including interest, is approximately $95 million.
The ultimate amount subject to refund will depend upon the final rates ordered
by the Texas Commission after any rehearing. Any such refunds will be
coordinated with any fuel surcharge as described in NOTE 2. LITIGATION AND
REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS and will be applied to customers' bills over one or more
months as ordered by the Texas Commission.
PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE
CPL filed a motion for rehearing on April 21, 1997. The motion for
rehearing requests reconsideration by the Texas Commission of numerous issues in
the rate case including the following issues.
(i) The calculation of a portion of STP as ECOM and the decision to allow
only a 7.96% return on equity on the ECOM amount.
(ii) The disallowance of $21 million of affiliate transactions.
(iii) The Texas Commission glide path rate reductions in 1998 and 1999.
(iv) The amount of nuclear decommissioning expense included in cost of
service.
CPL requested that the Texas Commission revise the CPL Final Order on
other issues including tax normalization, post-test year adjustments, deferred
accounting, depreciation, and others. In addition, motions for rehearing were
filed by eight other parties including the General Counsel of the Texas
Commission, certain cities in CPL's service territory that filed as intervenors
in CPL's rate case and the Office of Public Utility Counsel. On May 7, 1997, the
Texas Commission extended the procedural schedule to June 30, 1997 to consider
the motions for rehearing. Management expects that the Texas Commission will
grant motions for rehearing on some issues in order to make technical
corrections to the CPL Final Order; however, management believes that the Texas
Commission is unlikely to revise its order on rehearing in a manner which would
substantially mitigate the adverse financial impact of the CPL Final Order on
CSW and CPL. After the rehearing process has concluded, CPL will likely appeal
the CPL Final Order to the Texas State District Court. Unless revisions in the
level of rates are made on rehearing, CPL expects to place the new rates into
effect in mid-year 1997. Under this schedule, CPL would likely begin making
refunds of bonded rates in the fall of 1997. CSW and CPL are continuing to
analyze the ultimate financial impact of the CPL Final Order (The foregoing
statement constitutes a forward looking statement within the meaning of Section
21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results may differ materially from such
projected information due to changes in the underlying assumptions. See FORWARD
LOOKING INFORMATION).
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CPL currently accounts for the economic effects of regulation in
accordance with SFAS No. 71. Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 71, CPL had
recorded approximately $1.2 billion of regulatory related assets at December 31,
1996.
The application of SFAS No. 71 is conditioned upon CPL's rates being
set based on the cost of providing service. In the event management concludes
that as a result of changes in regulation, legislation, the competitive
environment, or other factors, including the CPL Final Order, CPL no longer
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meets the criteria for following SFAS No. 71, a write-off of regulatory assets
would be required. In addition, CPL would be required to determine any
impairment to carrying costs of plant investments.
If CPL no longer met the criteria for following SFAS No. 71 and a
write-off of regulatory assets was required, CPL and CSW could experience,
depending on the timing and amount of any write-off, a material adverse effect
on their results of operations and financial condition.
7. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On June 6, 1996, CSW sold Transok, an intrastate natural gas pipeline
and gas marketing company that was previously a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW,
to Tejas Gas Corporation. Accordingly, the results of operations for Transok
have been reported as discontinued operations and no assets or liabilities
related to Transok are contained in CSW's Consolidated Balance Sheet. Since
Transok was sold in June 1996, CSW's results of operations for the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 do not reflect any earnings from Transok. Operating results of
Transok that are included in CSW's Statement of Income for the three month
period ended March 31, 1996 are summarized in the following table (in millions,
transactions with CSW affiliates have not been eliminated).
Total revenue $255
Operating income before income taxes $15
Earnings before income taxes $12
Income taxes 4
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Net income from discontinued operations $8
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Reference is made to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations included in the Registrants' Combined Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996. Reference is also made
to each Registrant's unaudited Financial Statements and related Notes to
Financial Statements included herein. The information included therein should be
read in conjunction with, and is essential in understanding, the following
discussion and analysis.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Reference is made to ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for each of the
Registrants' RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OVERVIEW OF CSW OPERATING, INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash flows from operating activities decreased $32 million to an
outflow of $32 million during the first quarter of 1997 compared to 1996. The
decrease is due primarily to federal and state income tax payments totaling
approximately $190 million that were made for the gain on CSW's 1996 sale of
Transok. These payments were, however, offset in part by the utilization of
Alternative Minimum Tax credits that CSW had previously generated. Net cash
flows from operations were also lower in 1997 because of a higher Advance
Corporation Tax payment SEEBOARD incurred in 1997 as well as the loss of
Transok's operations in the comparable period in 1996. Substantially all of the
Advance Corporation Tax paid by SEEBOARD in the first quarter of 1997 has
subsequently been recovered in the second quarter. These factors were partially
offset by changes in working capital accounts.
Net cash outflows from investing activities decreased substantially
during the first quarter of 1997 compared to 1996. There were no acquisition
expenditures during the first quarter of 1997 while SEEBOARD acquisition
expenditures were made during the first quarter of 1996. In addition, during the
first quarter of 1996, the National Grid shares were sold in conjunction with
SEEBOARD acquisition activities. CSW Energy obtained permanent external
financing during the first quarter of 1997 for the Orange Cogeneration project
and subsequently reduced its equity investment in the project. See LONG-TERM
FINANCING for additional information related to this matter. CSW Energy made its
final purchase agreement payment on the Ft. Lupton cogeneration project and also
incurred construction expenditures on the Sweeny project which were not present
in the comparable period in 1996.
Net cash inflows from financing activities decreased substantially
during the first quarter of 1997 compared to 1996. During 1996, CSW incurred
substantial amounts of debt to finance the acquisition of SEEBOARD. In addition,
during 1996, CSW sold approximately 15.5 million shares and received net
proceeds of approximately $398 million in a primary public offering which were
subsequently used to repay a portion of the debt incurred in conjunction with
the SEEBOARD acquisition. Short-term borrowings increased during 1997 compared
to 1996 due primarily to borrowings incurred for the income tax payments on the
Transok gain. See CAPITAL STRUCTURE for information related to recent changes in
CSW's common stock plans and their impact on cash flows from financing
activities.
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CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES
CSW's construction expenditures totaled $97 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1997. Such expenditures for the U.S. Electric Operating
Companies totaled $27 million, $19 million, $10 million and $5 million, for CPL,
PSO, SWEPCO and WTU, respectively. CSW's construction expenditures, including
those for SEEBOARD, were primarily for improvements to existing production,
transmission and distribution facilities. The improvements are required to meet
the needs of new customers and to satisfy the changing requirements of existing
customers. CSW anticipates that all funds required for construction for the
remainder of the year will be provided from internal sources (The foregoing
statement constitutes a forward looking statement within the meaning of Section
21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results may differ materially from such
projected information due to changes in the underlying assumptions. See FORWARD
LOOKING INFORMATION).
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The CSW System is committed to maintaining financial flexibility by
having a strong capital structure and favorable securities ratings which help to
assure future access to capital markets when required. At March 31, 1997, prior
to the issuance of the trust preferred securities at CPL, PSO and SWEPCO, the
capitalization ratios of each of the Registrants is presented in the following
table.
Common Long
Stock Preferred Term
Equity Stock Debt
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CSW 46% 4% 50%
CPL 47% 9% 44%
PSO 53% 2% 45%
SWEPCO 52% 4% 44%
WTU 48% 1% 51%
CSW can issue CSW Common Stock, either through open market purchases or
original issue shares, through a long-term incentive plan, the PowerShare
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan and the ThriftPlus plan. Following
the issuance of the CPL Final Order and the decline in the market price of CSW
Common Stock, which CSW management believes is attributable in part to the CPL
Final Order, management determined that it was appropriate for CSW to begin
funding these plans through open market purchases, effective April 1, 1997.
LONG-TERM FINANCING
On April 24, 1997, PSO's business trust, PSO Capital I, sold to
underwriters in a negotiated offering $75 million, 8.00% Series A, Trust
Originated Preferred Securities due April 2037. The proceeds from the sale of
these securities were used by PSO to repay short-term debt, to reimburse PSO's
treasury for the cost of reacquiring approximately $14.5 million of 4.00% Series
and 4.24% Series preferred stock, to provide working capital and for other
general corporate purposes. Settlement of the transaction occurred on May 2,
1997. PSO Capital I will be treated as a subsidiary of PSO whose only assets are
the approximately $73.3 million principal subordinated debentures issued by PSO.
In addition to PSO's obligation under the subordinated debentures, PSO has also
agreed to a security obligation which represents a full and unconditional
guarantee of PSO Capital I's trust obligations.
On April 30, 1997, SWEPCO's business trust, SWEPCO Capital I, sold to
underwriters in a negotiated offering $110 million, 7.875% Series A, Trust
Preferred Securities due April 2037. The proceeds from the sale of these
securities were used by SWEPCO to repay short-term debt, to reimburse SWEPCO's
treasury for the cost of reacquiring approximately $15.5 million of 4.28%
Series, 4.65% Series, 5.00% Series and 6.95% Series preferred stock, to provide
working capital and for other general corporate purposes. Settlement of the
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transaction occurred on May 8, 1997. SWEPCO Capital I will be treated as a
subsidiary of SWEPCO whose only assets are the approximately $113.4 million
principal subordinated debentures issued by SWEPCO. In addition to SWEPCO's
obligation under the subordinated debentures, SWEPCO has also agreed to a
security obligation which represents a full and unconditional guarantee of
SWEPCO Capital I's trust obligations.
On May 8, 1997, CPL's business trust, CPL Capital I, sold to
underwriters in a negotiated offering $150 million, 8.00% Series A, Quarterly
Income Preferred Securities due April 2037. The proceeds from the sale of these
securities were used by CPL to repay short-term debt, to reimburse CPL's
treasury for the cost of reacquiring approximately $87.5 million of 4.00%
Series, 4.20% Series, 7.12% Series and 8.72% Series preferred stock, to provide
working capital and for other general corporate purposes. Settlement of the
transaction occurred on May 14, 1997. CPL Capital I will be treated as a
subsidiary of CPL whose only assets are the approximately $154.6 million
principal subordinated debentures issued by CPL. In addition to CPL's obligation
under the subordinated debentures, CPL has also agreed to a security obligation
which represents a full and unconditional guarantee of CPL Capital I's trust
obligations.
On March 27, 1997, an affiliate of Orange Cogeneration Limited
Partnership, an entity that is indirectly 50% owned by CSW Energy and accounted
for by the equity method of accounting, issued $110 million, 8.175% Senior
Secured Bonds, due 2022. The bonds are unconditionally guaranteed by Orange
Cogeneration Limited Partnership. Concurrently, $53.2 million was distributed to
CSW Energy representing its equity investment in the Orange Cogeneration
project.
SHORT-TERM FINANCING
The CSW System uses short-term debt to meet fluctuations in working
capital requirements and other interim capital needs. CSW has established a
system money pool to coordinate short-term borrowings for certain of its
subsidiaries, primarily the U.S. Electric Operating Companies. In addition, CSW
also incurs borrowings for other subsidiaries that are not included in the money
pool. As of March 31, 1997, CSW had revolving credit facilities totaling $1.2
billion to back up its commercial paper program.
CREDIT RATINGS OF SECURITIES
The current securities ratings for each of the Registrants is presented
in the following table, including the securities rating on the trust preferred
securities issued by CPL Capital I, PSO Capital I and SWEPCO Capital I.
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Duff & Standard
Moody's Phelps & Poor's
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CPL
First mortgage bonds A3 A A
Senior unsecured Baa1 A- A-
Preferred stock baa1 BBB+ A-
Trust preferred (CPL Capital I) baa1 BBB+ A-
Junior subordinated deferrable
interest debentures Baa2
PSO
First mortgage bonds Aa3 AA A+
Senior unsecured A1 AA- A
Preferred stock a1 AA- A
Trust preferred (PSO Capital I) aa3 AA- A
Junior subordinated deferrable
interest debentures A2
SWEPCO
First mortgage bonds Aa3 AA+ A+
Senior unsecured A1 AA A
Preferred stock a1 AA A
Trust preferred (SWEPCO Capital I) aa3 AA A
Junior subordinated deferrable
interest debentures A2
WTU
First mortgage bonds A2 AA- A
Senior unsecured A3 - A-
Preferred stock a3 A+ A-
CSW
Commercial paper P-2 D-1 A-2
These securities ratings may be revised or withdrawn at any time, and
each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
FERC ORDER NO. 888
As previously reported, the FERC issued Order No. 888 which is the
final comparable open access transmission service rule. The provisions of FERC
Order No. 888 provide for comparable transmission service between utilities and
their transmission customers by requiring utilities to take transmission service
under their open access tariffs for all of their new wholesale sales and
purchases and by requiring utilities to rely on the same information that their
transmission customers rely on to make wholesale purchases and sales. FERC Order
No. 888 reaffirms the FERC's position that utilities are entitled to recover all
legitimate, prudent and verifiable stranded costs determined by a formula based
upon the revenues lost method through direct assignments charges to departing
customers. On November 1, 1996, the U.S. Electric Operating Companies filed a
system-wide tariff to comply with FERC Order No. 888. On December 31, 1996, the
FERC accepted for filing the system-wide tariff to become effective on January
1, 1997, subject to refund and to the issuance of further orders. CSW and the
U.S. Electric Operating Companies believe that their system-wide tariff complies
with the requirements of the FERC and the Texas Commission rules regarding
transmission access and pricing, but the tariff does not offer a single system
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rate for transactions due to the different transmission pricing approaches of
the FERC and the Texas Commission.
On March 4, 1997, the FERC issued Order No. 888-A on rehearing of Order
No. 888. In its Order No. 888-A, the FERC addressed, and largely rejected,
requests by interested parties to modify Order No. 888. In Order No. 888-A, the
FERC made only minor revisions to its original Order.
INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING IN TEXAS
In May 1997, Texas Governor George W. Bush announced his administration
would pursue a plan to be introduced in the current session of the Texas
Legislature to restructure the electric utility industry in Texas and provide a
transition to retail competition in 2001. If enacted, the plan would provide
mechanisms for electing utilities to fully recover their stranded costs. Such
electing utilities would agree to a series of rate discounts beginning in
September 1997, which are based on approved rates in effect in January 1997, and
other provisions. CSW is unable to predict whether any retail competition
legislation will be enacted by the Texas Legislature, and if enacted, the
ultimate form such legislation would take or its ultimate impact on the CSW
System and its results of operations and financial condition.
INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING IN OKLAHOMA
In April 1997, the Oklahoma Legislature enacted legislation dealing
with industry restructuring in Oklahoma, which provides for retail competition
by July 1, 2002. The legislation directs the Oklahoma Commission to study all
relevant issues relating to restructuring and develop a framework for a
restructured industry. The legislation divides the study of restructuring issues
by the Oklahoma Commission into four parts: (i) independent system operator
issues; (ii) technical issues; (iii) financial issues; and (iv) consumer issues.
At the end of each of these studies, the Oklahoma Commission must provide
reports along with legislative recommendations. The legislation directs the
Oklahoma Tax Commission to study the impact of electric utility restructuring on
state tax revenues and the existing tax structure, consider the establishment of
a uniform consumption tax, and report to the Oklahoma Legislature by December
31, 1998. The legislation prohibits the establishment of retail competition
until a uniform tax policy is established. The legislation also creates a Joint
Electric Utility Task Force, a 14-member panel composed of an equal number of
representatives from the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma
Senate. The duties of this task force include the oversight and direction of the
studies by the Oklahoma Commission and the Oklahoma Tax Commission. CSW is
unable to predict the outcome of this study or its ultimate impact on the CSW
System and its results of operations and financial condition.
INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING IN LOUISIANA
Bills addressing the restructuring of the electric utility industry in
Louisiana, including the establishment of retail competition, have been filed in
the current session of the Louisiana Legislature. CSW is unable to predict
whether any retail competition legislation will be enacted by the Louisiana
Legislature and, if enacted, what form such legislation would take or its
ultimate impact on the CSW System and its results of operations and financial
condition.
INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING IN ARKANSAS
In March 1997, the Arkansas Legislature passed a resolution directing
interim legislative committees to study competition in the electric power
industry in Arkansas. The study will begin on December 1, 1997, or when the
Arkansas Commission issues a final order in a currently pending rate proceeding
filed by Entergy Arkansas, Inc., whichever occurs first. CSW cannot predict the
outcome of this study or its ultimate impact on the CSW System and its results
of operations and financial condition.
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UNITED KINGDOM WINDFALL PROFITS TAX
As previously reported, the Labour Party had announced that, if elected
at the general election in the United Kingdom, it would introduce a windfall tax
on many industries, including the privatized utilities. On May 1, 1997, the
general election was held and the Labour Party won with a considerable majority.
The aggregate amount of a windfall tax and the allocation of that amount to
individual companies has not yet been decided. However, if a substantial
windfall tax is imposed on SEEBOARD and charged against earnings, it could have
a material adverse effect on CSW's results of operations.
RATES AND REGULATORY MATTERS
CPL REGULATORY MATTERS
Reference is made to NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965.
PSO REGULATORY MATTERS
Reference is made to NOTE 2. LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS.
OTHER
Reference is made to NOTE 2. LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS for
information regarding fuel proceedings at CPL, SWEPCO and WTU.
MERGER AND ACQUISITION ACTIVITIES
SWEPCO CAJUN ASSET PURCHASE PROPOSAL
As previously reported, Cajun filed a petition for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on December 21, 1994 and is
currently operating under the supervision of the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Middle District of Louisiana. In October 1996, SWEPCO, together with
Entergy Gulf States and the Committee of Certain Members, which currently
consists of seven of the twelve distribution cooperatives served by Cajun, filed
the SWEPCO Plan in the bankruptcy court. In April 1997, the Committee of Certain
Members as well as another cooperative signed term sheets that support the
SWEPCO Plan. In signing the term sheets, the Committee of Certain Members agreed
to support the SWEPCO Plan exclusively throughout the confirmation process, and
if the SWEPCO Plan is confirmed, to sign power supply agreements that meet the
conditions of the term sheets.
Under the SWEPCO Plan, which amended other plans filed earlier in 1996,
a SWEPCO subsidiary or affiliate would acquire all of the non-nuclear assets of
Cajun for approximately $780 million in cash and up to an additional $20 million
to pay certain other bankruptcy claims and expenses. SWEPCO would acquire claims
of unsecured creditors up to $7 million. In addition, the SWEPCO Plan provides
for the Cajun member cooperatives to enter into new 25-year power supply
agreements which will provide the Cajun member cooperatives with two wholesale
rate options while permitting the Cajun member cooperatives the flexibility to
acquire power on the open market when their requirements exceed mutually agreed
upon levels of generating capacity. The cooperatives could also elect, once
every five years, to move from one rate option to the other. The SWEPCO Plan
would settle power supply contract claims and related litigation in the
bankruptcy case. The term sheets signed by the eight cooperatives contain the
major provisions of the SWEPCO Plan.
Two competing plans of reorganization for Cajun have also been filed
with the bankruptcy court, each with different rate paths, asset purchase
proposals and other provisions. One of the competing plans has the support of
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both the bankruptcy court-appointed trustee and Cajun's largest creditor, the
Rural Utilities Service of the federal government. It also has the support of
the four cooperatives not currently supporting the SWEPCO plan, although the
support is based upon signed memoranda of understanding which allow the
cooperatives to support other competing parties.
Confirmation hearings in Cajun's bankruptcy case were postponed because
a bankruptcy court ruling in January 1997 disqualified the law firm representing
the Committee of Certain Members due to an irreconcilable conflict between the
firm's representation of both the Committee of Certain Members and Southwest
Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation. The bankruptcy court postponed the
confirmation hearings to allow the Committee of Certain Members time to obtain
new counsel. At a February 1997 status conference, the bankruptcy court extended
the resumption of full confirmation hearings until April 21, 1997. Such hearings
have now resumed.
Consummation of the SWEPCO Plan is conditioned upon confirmation by the
bankruptcy court, the receipt by SWEPCO and CSW of all requisite state and
federal regulatory approvals and receipt of their corresponding board approvals.
If the SWEPCO Plan is confirmed, CSW and SWEPCO expect initially to finance the
$807 million required to consummate the acquisition of Cajun's non-nuclear
assets through a combination of external borrowings and internally generated
funds (The foregoing statement constitutes a forward looking statement within
the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. See FORWARD LOOKING
INFORMATION).
TERMINATION OF EL PASO MERGER
Reference is made to NOTE 2. LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
SFAS NO. 125
SFAS No. 125 provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers
and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities using a
financial-components approach that focuses on control. An entity recognizes
assets it controls and derecognizes assets when control has been surrendered and
liabilities when they have been extinguished. A transfer of assets in which
control of the asset is surrendered is recorded as a sale. Control of an asset
is surrendered only when and if certain distinct conditions are met. Likewise, a
liability is only extinguished under certain distinct conditions. The
Registrants adopted SFAS No. 125 effective January 1, 1997. Adoption of this
standard did not have a material adverse effect on the Registrants' results of
operations or financial condition.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
For background and earlier developments relating to PART II
information, reference is made to the Registrants' Combined Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
CPL NUCLEAR INSURANCE CLAIMS
In 1994, CPL filed a claim under its NEIL I policy relating to the
1993-1994 outage at STP Units 1 and 2. NEIL formally denied CPL's claim in 1995.
In April 1996, CPL filed an action in state district court in Corpus Christi,
Texas, against NEIL and Johnson & Higgins of Texas, Inc., the former insurance
broker for STP, seeking recovery under the policy and other relief. NEIL
responded by filing a suit against CPL in the United States District Court for
the Southern District of New York seeking a declaratory judgment to enforce an
arbitration provision contained in the policy. In May 1996, the New York court
ordered the dispute, including the issue of whether the arbitration provision is
enforceable, to arbitration and stayed the Texas proceeding. NEIL also canceled
CPL's current NEIL I policy effective July 31, 1996. NEIL also filed a claim in
arbitration seeking a determination that NEIL properly terminated CPL's coverage
and that CPL has caused NEIL damages by opposing NEIL's attempt to compel
arbitration and seeking recovery of NEIL's attorneys' fees. In June 1996, CPL
filed a notice of appeal of the New York court's order in the United States
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Subsequently, CPL and NEIL agreed to
dismiss all litigation between them concerning CPL's claim for NEIL coverage.
CPL and NEIL also agreed to submit their disputes over coverage to a
non-binding, neutral evaluation process, although both CPL and NEIL have
reserved the right to take their dispute to binding arbitration. CPL and NEIL
also agreed that CPL's NEIL I policy would be reinstated. Evidentiary hearings
were held by the neutral evaluator in February 1997. A final oral argument was
held before the neutral evaluator on April 4, 1997. On April 22, 1997, the
neutral evaluator made the recommendation that CPL's claim was not covered by
its NEIL I policy. CPL will abide by the neutral evaluator's recommendation.
OTHER LEGAL CLAIMS AND PROCEEDINGS
The CSW System is party to various other legal claims and proceedings
arising in the normal course of business. Management does not expect disposition
of these matters to have a material adverse effect on the Registrants' results
of operations or financial condition. See PART I - NOTE 2. LITIGATION AND
REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS, PART 1 - NOTE 3. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
and PART I - NOTE 6. CPL RATE REVIEW - DOCKET NO. 14965.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
CSW
(i) The annual meeting of stockholders of CSW was held on April 17, 1997.
(ii) The CSW stockholders elected five directors at the annual meeting. The name
of each nominee and the number of shares voted for or against were as follows:
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NOMINEE For Against
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Molly Shi Boren 181,519,640 3,994,785
Donald M. Carlton 181,748,183 3,766,242
T.J. Ellis 181,766,850 3,747,575
Thomas V. Shockley, III 181,559,901 3,954,524
Glenn Files 181,428,854 4,085,571
Stockholders also voted to reapprove CSW's 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as
amended to date, with 165,818,842 votes cast for approval, 16,755,925 votes cast
against approval and 2,939,658 votes abstaining.
In addition, stockholders voted to approve the appointment of Arthur Andersen
LLP, independent public accountants, as CSW's auditors for 1997, with
183,129,232 votes cast for approval, 1,381,573 votes cast against approval and
1,003,620 votes abstaining.
In total, 185,514,425 or approximately 87% of CSW's outstanding shares were
voted at the annual meeting.
(iii) No other matters (other than procedural matters) were voted upon at the
annual meeting.
CPL
(i) The annual meeting of stockholders of CPL was held on April 10, 1997.
(ii) Directors elected at the annual meeting were:
John F. Brimberry Pete Morales, Jr.
E. R. Brooks S. Loyd Neal, Jr.
M. Bruce Evans H. Lee Richards
Glenn Files J. Gonzalo Sandoval
Ruben M. Garcia Gerald E. Vaughn
Robert A. McAllen
(iii) No other matters (other than procedural matters) were voted upon at the
annual meeting.
(iv) A special meeting of common and preferred stockholders was held on April 7,
1997 to vote on an amendment to CPL's Restated Articles of Incorporation which
would remove a provision that limited CPL's ability to issue unsecured debt. The
amendment was passed, which required an affirmative vote from at least
two-thirds of the holders of each class of voting security. The results of the
vote were as follows:
Shares not
VOTING SECURITY For Against Abstain Voted
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
Common Stock
Shares 6,755,535 -- -- --
% in Favor 100%
Preferred Stock
Shares 1,343,493 172 348 430,987
% in Favor 76%
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PSO
(i) The annual meeting of stockholders of PSO was held on April 15, 1997.
(ii) Directors elected at the annual meeting were:
E. R. Brooks Paul K. Lackey, Jr.
T.D. Churchwell Paula Marshall-Chapman
Harry A. Clarke William R. McKamey
Glenn Files Dr. Robert B. Taylor, Jr.
(iii) No other matters (other than procedural matters) were voted upon at the
annual meeting.
(iv) A special meeting of common and preferred stockholders was held on April
16, 1997 to vote on an amendment to PSO's Restated Certificate of Incorporation
which would remove a provision that limited PSO's ability to issue unsecured
debt. The amendment was passed, which required an affirmative vote from at least
two-thirds of the holders of each class of voting security. The results of the
vote were as follows:
Shares not
VOTING SECURITY For Against Abstain Voted
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
Common Stock
Shares 9,013,000 -- -- --
% in Favor 100%
Preferred Stock
Shares 162,173 362 300 35,065
% in Favor 82%
SWEPCO
(i) The annual meeting of stockholders of SWEPCO was held on April 9, 1997.
(ii) Directors elected at the annual meeting were:
E. R. Brooks Karen C. Martin
James E. Davison William C. Peatross
Glenn Files Maxine P. Sarpy
Dr. Frederick E. Joyce Michael D. Smith
John M. Lewis
(iii) No other matters (other than procedural matters) were voted upon at the
annual meeting.
(iv) A special meeting of common and preferred stockholders was held on April
16, 1997 to vote on an amendment to SWEPCO's Restated Certificate of
Incorporation which would remove a provision that limited SWEPCO's ability to
issue unsecured debt. The amendment was passed, which required an affirmative
vote from at least two-thirds of the holders of each class of voting security.
The results of the vote were as follows:
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Shares not
VOTING SECURITY For Against Abstain Voted
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
Common Stock
Shares 7,536,640 -- -- --
% in Favor 100%
Preferred Stock
Shares 454,374 56 -- 45,570
% in Favor 91%
WTU
(i) The annual meeting of stockholders of WTU was held on April 22, 1997.
(ii) Directors elected at the annual meeting were:
Richard F. Bacon Floyd W. Nickerson
E. R. Brooks Dian G. Owen
Paul J. Brower James M. Parker
Glenn Files Ted Steans
Tommy Morris F. L. Stephens
(iii) No other matters (other than procedural matters) were voted upon at the
annual meeting.
(iv) A special meeting of common and preferred stockholders was held on April
16, 1997 to vote on an amendment to WTU's Restated Articles of Incorporation
which would remove a provision that limited WTU's ability to issue unsecured
debt. That meeting was adjourned by a vote of the shareholders and subsequently
reconvened on April 28, 1997. The amendment was passed, which required an
affirmative vote from at least two-thirds of the holders of each class of voting
security. The results of the vote were as follows:
Shares not
VOTING SECURITY For Against Abstain Voted
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
Common Stock
Shares 5,488,560 -- -- --
% in Favor 100%
Preferred Stock
Shares 43,585 743 5 15,667
% in Favor 73%
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(A) EXHIBITS:
(3) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS.
CPL
1 Restated Articles of Incorporation Without Amendment, Articles
of Correction to Restated Articles of Incorporation Without
Amendment, Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of
Incorporation, Statements of Registered Office and/or Agent
(3), and Articles of Amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation, all filed herewith.
PSO
2 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PSO (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit B-3.1 of CSW's 1996 Form U5S,
File No. 1-1443).
3 Bylaws of PSO, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit B-3.2 of CSW's 1996 Form U5S, File No. 1-1443).
SWEPCO
4 Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended through May
6, 1997, including Certificate of Amendment of Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, both filed herewith.
WTU
5 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and Articles of
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, both filed
herewith.
(4) INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING
INDENTURES
CPL
1 Indenture, dated as of May 1, 1997, between CPL and the Bank of
New York, as Trustee.
2 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 1, 1997, between
CPL and the Bank of New York, as Trustee, filed herewith.
3 Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of CPL Capital I, dated as
of May 1, 1997, among CPL, as Depositor; the Bank of New York,
as Property Trustee; the Bank of New York (Delaware), as
Delaware Trustee; and the Administrative Trustee, filed
herewith.
4 Guarantee Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1997, delivered by CPL
for the benefit of the holders of CPL Capital I's Preferred
Securities, filed herewith.
5 Agreement as to Expenses and Liabilities, dated as of May 1,
1997, between CPL and CPL Capital I, filed herewith.
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PSO
6 Indenture, dated as of May 1, 1997, between PSO and the Bank of
New York, as Trustee.
7 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 1, 1997, between
PSO and the Bank of New York, as Trustee, filed herewith.
8 Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of PSO Capital I, dated as
of May 1,1997, among PSO, as Depositor; the Bank of New York,
as Property Trustee; the Bank of New York (Delaware), as
Delaware Trustee; and the Administrative Trustee, filed
herewith.
9 Guarantee Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1997, delivered by PSO
for the benefit of the holders of PSO Capital I's Preferred
Securities, filed herewith.
10 Agreement as to Expenses and Liabilities, dated as of May 1,
1997, between PSO and PSO Capital I, filed herewith.
SWEPCO
11 Indenture, dated as of May 1, 1997, between SWEPCO and the Bank
of New York, as Trustee, filed herewith.
12 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 1, 1997, between
SWEPCO and the Bank of New York, as Trustee, filed herewith.
13 Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of SWEPCO Capital I, dated
as of May 1, 1997, among SWEPCO, as Depositor; the Bank of New
York, as Property Trustee; the Bank of New York (Delaware), as
Delaware Trustee; and the Administrative Trustee, filed
herewith.
14 Guarantee Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1997, delivered by
SWEPCO for the benefit of the holders of SWEPCO Capital I's
Preferred Securities, filed herewith.
15 Agreement as to Expenses and Liabilities, dated as of May 1,
1997 between SWEPCO and SWEPCO Capital I, filed herewith.
(12) COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
CPL - (Exhibit 12.1), filed herewith.
PSO - (Exhibit 12.2), filed herewith.
SWEPCO - (Exhibit 12.3), filed herewith.
WTU - (Exhibit 12.4), filed herewith.
(18) LETTER RE: CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
CSW - (Exhibit 18.1), filed herewith.
CPL - (Exhibit 18.2), filed herewith.
WTU - (Exhibit 18.3), filed herewith.
(27) FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES
WTU - (Exhibit 27.1), filed herewith.
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(B) REPORTS FILED ON FORM 8-K:
CSW
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS, dated April 11, 1997, reporting bankruptcy
judge's interim order in the El Paso terminated Merger litigation.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS and ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS,
dated April 17, 1997, announcing first quarter earnings and dividend
declaration.
CSW, CPL AND SWEPCO
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS and ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS,
dated January 7, 1997, updating (i) CSW's common stock dividend rate;
(ii) CPL Rate Review Docket No. 14965; (iii) the Cajun Asset
Proposal; (iv) the El Paso terminated Merger litigation; (v) a new
telecommunications partnership and (vi) factors impacting business
operations and results.
CSW AND CPL
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS, dated March 31, 1997 and filed April 2, 1997,
updating CPL Rate Review Docket No. 14965.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS, dated March 31, 1997 and filed April 3, 1997,
updating CPL Rate Review Docket No. 14965.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS and ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS,
dated March 31, 1997 and filed April 10, 1997, reporting (i) the CPL
Final Order; (ii) Other Matters including legislative action in
Texas, CSW's dividend policy, and certain regulation-related
accounting issues; (iii) a change in the funding of CSW stock plans;
and (v) the results of a special meeting of CPL's shareholders.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS, dated April 7, 1997, providing certain
information in anticipation of a preferred securities offering by CPL
Capital I.
PSO
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS, dated April 16, 1997, providing certain
information in anticipation of a preferred securities offering by PSO
Capital I.
SWEPCO
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS, dated April 16, 1997, providing certain
information in anticipation of a preferred securities offering by
SWEPCO Capital I.
WTU
None
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SIGNATURES
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
Registrant shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such
Registrant or its subsidiaries.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION
Date: May 15, 1997 /S/ LAWRENCE B. CONNORS
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Lawrence B. Connors
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
Date: May 15, 1997 /S/ R. RUSSELL DAVIS
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R. Russell Davis
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)