Form 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-707
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri 44-0308720
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1201 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106-2124
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (816) 556-2200
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes (X) No ( )
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common stock at October
26, 1994 was 61,902,078 shares.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30 December 31
1994 1993
ASSETS (Thousands)
UTILITY PLANT, at original cost
Electric $3,307,841 $3,240,384
Less-Accumulated depreciation 1,075,501 1,019,714
Net utility plant in service 2,232,340 2,220,670
Construction work in progress 56,005 67,766
Nuclear fuel, net of amortization of
$84,463,000 and $ 76,722,000 39,210 29,862
Total 2,327,555 2,318,298
REGULATORY ASSET - DEFERRED WOLF CREEK COSTS 21,343 29,118
REGULATORY ASSET - RECOVERABLE TAXES 122,000 122,000
INVESTMENTS AND NONUTILITY PROPERTY 70,448 28,454
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and temporary investments 28,088 1,539
Special deposits 0 60,118
Receivables
Customer accounts receivable 38,025 29,320
Other receivables 20,251 19,340
Fuel inventories, at average cost 14,647 14,550
Materials and supplies, at average cost 43,700 44,157
Prepayments 1,727 4,686
Deferred income taxes 4,772 3,648
Total 151,210 177,358
DEFERRED CHARGES
Regulatory Assets
Settlement of fuel contracts 17,529 20,634
KCC Wolf Creek carrying costs 7,523 9,575
Other 28,753 31,899
Other deferred charges 9,797 17,732
Total 63,602 79,840
Total $2,756,158 $2,755,068
LIABILITIES
Capitalization (Note 2)
Common stock-authorized 150,000,000 shares
without par value-61,908,726 shares issued -
stated value $449,697 $449,697
Retained earnings 431,143 418,201
Capital stock premium and expense (1,736) (1,747)
Common stock equity 879,104 866,151
Cumulative preferred stock 89,000 89,000
Cumulative preferred stock (redeemable) 1,596 1,756
Long-term debt 754,686 733,664
Total 1,724,386 1,690,571
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable to banks 1,000 4,000
Commercial paper 0 25,000
Current maturities of long-term debt 82,750 134,488
Accounts payable 41,647 59,421
Dividends payable 423 423
Accrued taxes 64,557 27,800
Accrued interest 9,059 15,575
Accrued payroll and vacations 19,577 20,127
Accrued refueling outage costs 9,455 7,262
Other 9,438 8,531
Total 237,906 302,627
DEFERRED CREDITS
Deferred income taxes 636,487 627,819
Deferred investment tax credits 83,926 87,185
Other 73,453 46,866
Total 793,866 761,870
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 1)
Total $2,756,158 $2,755,068
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these statements.
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
September 30 September 30 September 30
1994 1993 1994 1993 1994 1993
(Thousands)
ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES $253,771 $256,919 $676,174 $656,622 $877,002 $853,338
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation
Fuel 33,631 35,311 106,971 94,875 142,213 128,761
Purchased power 11,721 9,632 26,268 22,017 35,654 28,310
Other(Note 3) 44,920 49,819 159,933 140,263 204,303 185,619
Maintenance 15,828 19,047 54,758 57,196 76,112 78,234
Depreciation 23,580 22,869 70,362 68,015 93,457 90,320
Taxes
Income 32,794 31,179 56,063 59,344 66,221 67,901
General 26,563 26,153 73,810 73,414 96,055 95,862
Amortization of:
MPSC rate phase-in plan 0 1,768 0 5,304 1,768 7,072
Deferred Wolf Creek costs 3,276 3,276 9,827 9,827 13,102 13,102
Total 192,313 199,054 557,992 530,255 728,885 695,181
OPERATING INCOME 61,458 57,865 118,182 126,367 148,117 158,157
OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS
Allowance for equity funds
used during construction 621 842 1,733 2,093 2,486 2,700
Miscellaneous (929) (1,769) (2,814) (2,877) (2,423) (2,528)
Income taxes 889 750 2,292 1,295 2,546 1,398
Total 581 (177) 1,211 511 2,609 1,570
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 62,039 57,688 119,393 126,878 150,726 159,727
INTEREST CHARGES
Long-term debt 11,143 12,190 31,910 38,781 43,247 52,107
Short-term notes 278 241 1,014 662 1,102 820
Miscellaneous 1,000 1,094 3,319 3,022 4,410 3,934
Allowance for borrowed funds
used during construction (481) (757) (1,616) (2,038) (2,120) (2,219)
Total 11,940 12,768 34,627 40,427 46,639 54,642
PERIOD RESULTS
Net income 50,099 44,920 84,766 86,451 104,087 105,085
Preferred stock
dividend requirements 880 772 2,522 2,374 3,301 3,189
Earnings available for
common stock 49,219 44,148 82,244 84,077 100,786 101,896
Average number of common
shares outstanding 61,900,912 61,908,726 61,903,895 61,908,726 61,905,113 61,908,726
Earnings per common share $0.80 $0.72 $1.33 $1.36 $1.63 $1.65
Cash dividends per
common share $0.38 $0.37 $1.12 $1.09 $1.49 $1.45
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
September 30 September 30
1994 1993 1994 1993
(Thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $84,766 $86,451 $104,087 $105,085
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation 70,362 68,015 93,457 90,320
Amortization of:
Nuclear fuel 7,741 5,881 10,565 8,648
Deferred Wolf Creek costs 9,827 9,827 13,102 13,102
MPSC rate phase-in plan 0 5,304 1,768 7,072
Other 7,413 7,923 7,724 9,383
Deferred income taxes (net) 7,544 29,117 3,929 38,524
Investment tax credit (net) (3,259) (3,259) (4,345) (4,378)
Allowance for equity funds used
during construction (1,733) (2,093) (2,486) (2,700)
Cash flows affected by changes in:
Receivables (9,616) (14,883) (4,978) (22,234)
Fuel inventories (97) 4,126 1,852 5,717
Materials and supplies 457 1,261 302 1,777
Accounts payable (17,774) (32,326) (3,189) 10,568
Accrued taxes 36,757 36,469 8,224 3,542
Accrued interest (6,516) (1,346) (2,544) (6,924)
Wolf Creek refueling outage
accrual 2,193 (8,200) 5,055 (4,906)
Pension and postretirement benefit
obligations (Note 3) 30,048 29 31,924 1,112
Other operating activities 4,995 4,673 4,836 1,169
Net cash provided by operating
activites 223,108 196,969 269,283 254,877
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures (89,282) (87,834) (130,647) (132,225)
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction (1,616) (2,038) (2,120) (2,219)
Purchases of investments (37,942) (3,109) (37,955) (3,109)
Other investing activities 2,215 2,705 2,938 (2,064)
Net cash used in investing
activities (126,625) (90,276) (167,784) (139,617)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of long-term debt 86,340 233,000 178,186 277,000
Retirement of long-term debt (117,170) (232,000) (156,650) (303,230)
Special deposits 60,118 0 0 31,007
Premium on reacquired stock and
long-term debt 0 (3,717) (360) (5,626)
Increase (decrease) in short-term
borrowings (28,000) (33,000) 1,000 (20,000)
Dividends paid (71,824) (69,883) (95,497) (92,959)
Other financing activities 602 (524) (787) (890)
Net cash used in financing
activities (69,934) (106,124) (74,108) (114,698)
NET INCREASE IN CASH 26,549 569 27,391 562
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,539 128 697 135
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $28,088 $697 $28,088 $697
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:
Interest, net of amount capitalized $38,682 $40,023 $46,020 $59,363
Income taxes $35,257 $18,715 $56,683 $34,839
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these statements.
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
Nine Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
September 30 September 30
1994 1993 1994 1993
(Thousands)
Beginning balance $418,201 $405,985 $422,553 $410,427
Net income 84,766 86,451 104,087 105,085
Subtotal 502,967 492,436 526,640 515,512
Dividends declared 71,824 69,883 95,497 92,959
Ending balance $431,143 $422,553 $431,143 $422,553
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these statements.
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
In management's opinion, the consolidated interim financial statements
reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to present fairly the results of operations for the interim periods
presented. These statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and the notes thereto, included in the Company's annual
report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the year
1993.
1. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
TAX MATTERS
The Company's federal income tax returns for the years 1985 through 1990
are presently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS
has issued Revenue Agent's Reports for the years 1985 through 1990. The
Reports include proposed adjustments that would reduce the Company's Wolf Creek
investment tax credit (ITC) by 25% or approximately $20 million and tax
depreciation by 23% or approximately $205 million. These amounts include the
continuing effect of the adjustments through September 30, 1994. These
adjustments, principally, are based upon the IRS's contention that (i) certain
start-up and testing costs considered by the Company to be costs of the plant
should be treated as licensing costs, which do not qualify for ITC or
accelerated depreciation, and (ii) certain cooling and generating facilities
should not qualify for ITC or accelerated depreciation.
If the IRS were to prevail on all of these proposed adjustments, the
Company would be obligated to make cash payments, calculated through September
30, 1994, of approximately $100 million for additional federal and state income
taxes and $55 million for corresponding interest. After offsets for deferred
income taxes, these payments would reduce net income by approximately $35
million.
The Company has filed a protest with the appeals division of the IRS.
Based upon their interpretation of applicable tax principles and the tax
treatment of similar costs and facilities with respect to other plants, it is
the opinion of management and outside tax counsel that the IRS's proposed Wolf
Creek adjustments are substantially overstated. Management believes any
additional taxes, together with interest, resulting from the final resolution
of these matters will not be material to the Company's financial condition or
results of operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company's policy is to act in an environmentally responsible manner
utilizing the latest technological processes possible to avoid and treat
contamination. The Company accrues environmental and cleanup costs when it is
probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can
be reasonably estimated. While continually conducting environmental audits
designed to assure compliance with governmental regulations and detect
contamination, the regulations are constantly evolving and governmental bodies
may impose additional or more rigid environmental regulations which could
require substantial changes to the Company's operations or facilities.
Interstate Power Company of Dubuque, Iowa (Interstate) filed a lawsuit in
1989 against the Company in the Federal District Court for the District of Iowa
seeking from the Company contribution and indemnity under the Federal
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, (the
Superfund law) for cleanup costs of hazardous substances at the site of a
demolished gas manufacturing plant in Mason City, Iowa. The plant was operated
by the Company for very brief periods of time before it was demolished in 1952.
The site and all other properties the Company owned in Iowa were sold to
Interstate in 1957. The Company estimates that the cleanup could cost up to
$10 million. The Company's estimate is based upon an evaluation of available
information from on-going site investigation and assessment activities,
including the costs of such activities.
In August 1993, the Company, along with other parties to the lawsuit,
received a letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notifying each
such party that it was considered a potentially responsible party for cleanup
costs at the site. The EPA has also proposed to list the site on the National
Priorities List.
The Company believes it has several valid defenses to this action
including the fact that the 1957 sales documents include clauses which require
Interstate to indemnify the Company from and against all claims and damages
arising after the sale. However, in 1993 the Court rejected this position,
ruling that the indemnity clauses were not sufficiently broad to indemnify for
environmental cleanup. This order will be final for appeal after a trial to
allocate the cleanup costs among the parties, which is expected in 1995. Even
if unsuccessful on the liability issue, the Company does not believe its
allocated share of the cleanup costs will be material to its financial
condition or results of operations.
NUCLEAR PLANT DECOMMISSIONING COSTS
Estimated decommissioning costs for the Wolf Creek Generating Station
(Wolf Creek) were recently revised by the Missouri Public Service Commission
(MPSC) and the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). The estimates for
decontamination, dismantlement and site restoration costs were based on the
immediate dismantlement method. Decommissioning of the plant is not expected
to start before 2025. The following table shows each commission's estimated
costs and assumptions (in 1993 dollars):
KCC MPSC
Undiscounted estimated decommissioning
costs:
Total Station $1.3 billion $1.8 billion
Company's 47% share $595 million $859 million
Discounted estimated decommissioning
costs:
Total Station $370 million $370 million
Company's 47% share $174 million $174 million
Commission estimated escalation factor: 3.45% 4.50%
Commission estimated return on trust
assets: 6.48% 7.66%
These estimated costs are higher than prior estimates due to increasing
cost factors, including significant increases in assumed disposal costs for
low-level radioactive waste. Total discounted decommissioning costs were
estimated by the KCC in 1989 to be $206 million in 1988 dollars and, by the
MPSC in 1992, to be $347 million in 1990 dollars.
The Company is currently contributing to a tax qualified decommissioning
trust fund (approximately $3 million for each of the last three years) to be
used to decommission the unit. These costs are being charged to other
operation expenses and recovered over the expected life of the plant. Recent
tax law changes regarding nuclear decommissioning trust funds allow for
investments in higher yielding securities. As a result, no increase in annual
contributions to the trust fund are anticipated during the next two years
despite increases in the decommissioning estimate.
The trust fund balance, including reinvested earnings, was $17.0 million
at September 30, 1994 and $14.3 million at December 31, 1993. These amounts
are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under Investments and
Nonutility Property with the related liabilities for decommissioning included
in Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities - Other.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board is currently reviewing the
accounting for obligations for decommissioning of nuclear power plants
including the balance sheet presentation of estimated decommissioning costs.
2. CAPITALIZATION
As of September 30, 1994 the Company held approximately 6,600 shares of
its common stock to be used for future distribution. The cost of the
reacquired shares has been included in Investments and Nonutility Property on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The restated Articles of Consolidation contain a restriction relating to
the payment of dividends in the event common equity falls to 25% of total
capitalization.
During August 1994, the Company issued $20 million of Medium-Term Notes
(Notes) to replace maturing debt. The Notes were issued at a weighted average
interest rate of 7.14% and have maturities ranging from 1997 to 2004. As of
September 30, 1994, $58 million of registered Notes remained available for
issuance.
In February 1994, the Company issued $35.9 million of its General Mortgage
Bonds ($21.9 million due 2018 and $14.0 million due 2015) at a variable rate to
support $35.9 million City of LaCygne, Kansas Environmental Improvement Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Kansas City Power & Light Company Project) Series 1994. The
proceeds from the issuance were used to redeem at par value the $21.9 million
City of LaCygne, Kansas Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds
collateralized with the Company's 5 7/8% First Mortgage Bonds due 2007, and the
$14.0 million 5 3/4% City of LaCygne, Kansas Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
due 2003.
A subsidiary of the Company, KLT Investments, Inc., has issued
approximately $30 million of long-term debt through September 30, 1994. This
debt finances affordable housing projects and has interest rates ranging from
6 1/2% to 8 1/2% with maturity dates through 2002. From October 1, 1994 to
October 26, 1994, an additional $8 million of long-term debt was issued.
3. EARLY RETIREMENT
In March 1994, the Company offered a voluntary early retirement program to
411 eligible management and union employees. Of the 411 eligible employees,
332, or 81%, elected to participate in the program. Based on an actuarial
valuation, total program costs of $24 million ($0.24 per share) were recorded
in the first half of 1994.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Three month period: three months ended September
30, 1994 compared to three
months ended September 30,
1993
Nine month period: nine months ended September
30, 1994 compared to nine
months ended September 30,
1993
Twelve month period: twelve months ended
September 30, 1994 compared
to twelve months ended
September 30, 1993
KILOWATT (KWH) SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES
Sales and revenue data:
(Revenues in millions)
Increase (Decrease) From Prior Year
Three Month Nine Month Twelve Month
Period Period Period
KWH Revenues KWH Revenues KWH Revenues
Retail Sales:
Residential (2)% $ (3) 2 % $ 1 2 % $ 2
Commercial 2 % - 3 % 2 2 % 3
Industrial 1 % (2) 2 % (2) 3 % (2)
Other (6)% - (4)% - (3)% -
Total Retail - % (5) 3 % 1 2 % 3
Sales for Resale:
Bulk Power Sales 42 % 3 60 % 20 44 % 22
Other (36)% (1) (16)% (1) (11)% (1)
Total Operating
Revenues $ (3) $ 20 $ 24
Effective January 1, 1994, Missouri jurisdictional retail rates were
reduced 2.66%, or approximately $12.5 million annually, primarily to reflect
the end of the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) rate phase-in
amortization. This agreement with the MPSC and public counsel also includes a
provision whereby none of the parties can unilaterally file for a general
increase or decrease in Missouri retail electric rates prior to January 1,
1996. Approximately two-thirds of total retail sales are from Missouri
customers.
Other tariffs have not changed materially since 1988. Less than 1% of the
Company's revenues are affected by an automatic fuel adjustment provision.
Residential and commercial sales increased for the nine and twelve month
periods reflecting closer to normal temperatures than the mild weather during
the 1993 periods. The 1994 periods also reflect basic load growth. Revenues
from industrial customers decreased despite an increase in sales as certain
large industrial customers received additional load management curtailment
credits. These industrial customers have contracted to receive billing credits
in exchange for a reduction in their energy consumption during peak periods.
The Company expects to realize short-term and long-term capacity savings
through load management programs.
Bulk power sales reflect the Company's high unit availability and its
greater emphasis on new interchange markets.
The level of future kwh sales will depend upon weather conditions,
customer conservation efforts, competing fuel sources and the overall economy
of the Company's service territory. Sales to industrial customers, such as
steel and auto manufacturers, are also affected by the national economy. The
level of bulk power sales in the future will depend upon the availability of
generating units, fuel costs, requirements of other electric systems and the
Company's system requirements. While the Company continues to enhance its
competitive position, revenue per kwh and sales could be affected by
competitive forces. Alternative sources of electricity, such as cogeneration,
could affect the retention of, and future sales to, large industrial customers.
FUEL, PURCHASED POWER AND OTHER OPERATION EXPENSES
Combined fuel and purchased power expenses increased for the 1994 periods
to support the additional kwh sales. These increases were partially offset by
reduced delivered coal prices.
Other operation expenses increased for the nine and twelve month periods
due to the costs associated with the voluntary early retirement program. The
Company expensed $24 million ($0.24 per share) during the first half of the
year representing total program costs. These costs are partially offset by the
savings from reduced payroll and benefits after the July 1, 1994 retirements.
The Company continues to place emphasis on cost control. Processes are
being reviewed and changed to provide increased efficiencies and improved
operations. This will also allow the Company to assimilate work performed by
those who elected to participate in the early retirement program.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance expense decreased reflecting the strong operating performance
of the Company's generating units and the effectiveness of the Company's
maintenance programs. Also reflected are savings in payroll and benefits
resulting from the early retirement program.
INTEREST CHARGES
The decrease in interest charges reflects the refinancing of long-term
debt with lower fixed or variable rate debt.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
EPS was reduced $0.24 for the nine and twelve months ended September 30,
1994 reflecting the cost of the voluntary early retirement program. Savings of
payroll and benefits, beginning July 1, 1994, are expected to offset the
program costs in less than two years assuming minimal replacements of retired
employees. The Company estimates savings during 1994 will be approximately $8
million ($0.08 per share).
Although all periods were affected by milder than normal temperatures, the
weather for the 1994 periods was closer to normal than the prior year periods.
Based on a statistical relationship between sales and the differences in actual
and normal temperatures for the year, the Company estimates the effects of the
unseasonably mild weather were as follows:
Three Month Nine Month Twelve Month
Period Period Period
1994 1993 1994 1993 1994 1993
Estimated effects of
abnormal weather on EPS $(0.08)$(0.09) $(0.06)$(0.10) $(0.06) $(0.09)
EPS for the three, nine and twelve months ended September 30, 1994 also
reflects increased bulk power sales, decreased delivered coal prices, and
reduced interest costs resulting from the refinancing of long-term debt with
lower fixed or variable rate debt.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements-Commitments and
Contingencies-Environmental Matters for a discussion of costs of compliance
with environmental laws and regulations and a potential liability (which the
Company believes is not material to its financial condition or results of
operations) for cleanup costs under the Superfund law.
WOLF CREEK
Wolf Creek is one of the Company's principal generating facilities
representing approximately 17% of the Company's accredited generating capacity
and 26% of the Company's annual kwh generation. The unit has the lowest fuel
cost of any of the Company's generating facilities.
On September 16, 1994, Wolf Creek was taken off-line for its seventh
refueling and maintenance outage which is expected to last up to eight weeks.
Scheduling refueling outages in the spring and fall when system demands are
lower enables the Company to replace the majority of the power with its own
economical coal-fired generation. Forecasted outage costs are accrued over the
unit's 18-month operating cycle. The Company expects total incremental
refueling costs of this outage to approximate forecasted amounts.
An extended shut-down of the unit could have a substantial adverse effect
on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Higher replacement power and other costs would be incurred as a result.
Although not expected, an abnormal shut-down of the plant could be caused by
adverse incidents at the plant or by actions of the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission reacting to safety concerns at the plant or other similar nuclear
facilities. If a long-term shut-down occurred, the state regulatory
commissions could consider reducing rates by excluding Wolf Creek investment
from rate base.
Ownership and operation of a nuclear generating unit exposes the Company
to potential retroactive assessments and property losses in excess of insurance
coverage.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIQUIDITY
See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements - Capitalization
regarding the refinancing of long-term debt.
The Company currently uses an accelerated depreciation method for tax
purposes. The accelerated depreciation on the Wolf Creek plant has reduced the
Company's tax payments during the last three years by approximately $30 million
per year. Accelerated depreciation on Wolf Creek ends in 1994. Management is
investigating and implementing various tax planning strategies, including
investments in affordable housing projects and corporate-owned life insurance
contracts, to minimize future tax payments resulting from the loss of this
depreciation deduction.
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements-Commitments and
Contingencies-Tax Matters for a discussion of the Company's federal income tax
returns for the years 1985 through 1990 which are presently under audit by the
Internal Revenue Service.
In order to take advantage of the potential benefits inherent in a more
diverse energy system, the Company might incur additional debt and/or issue
additional equity to finance system growth or new growth opportunities,
through business combinations or other investments.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibit 10 - Copy of Amendment No. 2 to Receivables Purchase Agreement
dated as of September 27, 1994, between the Company, Ciesco L.P. and
Citicorp North America, Inc.
(b) No current reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter ended
September 30, 1994.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
Dated: October 27, 1994
/s/Drue Jennings
(Drue Jennings)
(Chief Executive Officer)
Dated: October 27, 1994
/s/Neil Roadman
(Neil Roadman)
(Principal Accounting Officer)