UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
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 1-7584
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 74-1079400
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
2800 POST OAK BOULEVARD
P. O. BOX 1396
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77251
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
(713) 215-2000
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
NONE
(FORMER NAME, FORMER ADDRESS AND FORMER FISCAL YEAR,
IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT)
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 OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $1.00 PER SHARE, OUTSTANDING AS
OF JUNE 30, 1996 WAS 100.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
COMPANY OR GROUP OF COMPANIES FOR WHICH REPORT IS FILED:
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (TRANSCO)
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of
Transco do not include all notes in annual financial statements and therefore
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in
Transco's 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K and 1996 First Quarter Report on Form
10-Q. The accompanying unaudited financial statements have not been audited by
independent auditors but include all adjustments both normal recurring and
others which, in the opinion of Transco's management, are necessary to present
fairly its financial position at June 30, 1996, and results of operations for
the three months and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, and cash flows for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Thousands of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash $ 2,199 $ 2,557
Deposits 4,023 6,426
Receivables:
Affiliates 1,445 2,848
Others 41,967 49,481
Advances to affiliates 27,963 104,499
Transportation and exchange gas receivables:
Affiliates 39,492 28,309
Others 77,974 113,310
Inventories 70,367 56,827
Deferred income tax benefits 75,154 37,640
Other 19,025 22,170
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Total current assets 359,609 424,067
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Investments 5,230 11,256
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Property, Plant and Equipment:
Natural gas transmission plant 3,535,169 3,455,154
Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization 252,114 170,417
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Property, plant and equipment, net 3,283,055 3,284,737
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Other Assets 215,264 201,728
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$ 3,863,158 $ 3,921,788
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The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Thousands of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 250,044 $ 277,126
Payables:
Affiliates 47,351 84,590
Others 78,360 128,757
Transportation and exchange gas payables:
Affiliates 182 841
Other 44,391 76,459
Accrued liabilities 119,015 154,236
Reserve for rate refunds 135,905 55,123
Other - 91
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Total current liabilities 675,248 777,223
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Long-Term Debt, less current maturities 381,743 382,045
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Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes 836,425 840,189
Other 195,085 185,500
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Total other liabilities 1,031,510 1,025,689
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Commitments and contingencies (Note C)
Common Stockholder's Equity:
Common stock $1.00 par value:
100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding - -
Premium on capital stock and other paid-in capital 1,652,430 1,652,430
Retained earnings 122,227 84,401
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Total common stockholder's equity 1,774,657 1,736,831
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$ 3,863,158 $ 3,921,788
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The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Thousands of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
For the Three For the Three
Months Ended Months Ended
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
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Operating Revenues:
Natural gas sales $ 190,984 $ 141,881
Natural gas transportation 163,097 174,533
Natural gas storage 36,148 38,033
Other 1,347 1,795
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Total operating revenues 391,576 356,242
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Operating Costs and Expenses:
Cost of natural gas sales 191,050 141,742
Cost of natural gas transportation 19,861 31,200
Operation and maintenance 50,502 50,629
Administrative and general 33,837 34,595
Depreciation and amortization 42,718 39,006
Taxes - other than income taxes 9,076 8,578
Other 298 155
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Total operating costs and expenses 347,342 305,905
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Operating Income 44,234 50,337
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Other (Income) and Other Deductions:
Interest expense - affiliates - 177
- other 16,510 14,071
Interest income - affiliates (1,069) (359)
- other (202) (450)
Allowance for equity and borrowed funds used during construction (AFUDC) (1,519) 1,666)
Miscellaneous other deductions, net 961 496
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Total other (income) and other deductions 14,681 12,269
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Income Before Income Taxes 29,553 38,068
Provision for Income Taxes 11,510 14,171
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Net Income 18,043 23,897
Dividends on Preferred Stock - -
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Common Stock Equity in Net Income $ 18,043 $ 23,897
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The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
The acquisition of Transco Energy Company and subsidiaries, including Transco,
by The Williams Companies was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was "pushed down" and recorded in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements which affects the
comparability of the post-acquisition and pre-acquisition results of operations
and cash flows.
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Thousands of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
Post-Acquisition Pre-Acquisition
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For the Period | For the Period
For the Six January 18, 1995 | January 1, 1995
Months Ended to | to
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995 | January 17, 1995
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Operating Revenues: |
Natural gas sales $ 455,061 $ 260,841 | $ 31,701
Natural gas transportation 339,785 317,360 | 32,775
Natural gas storage 72,920 70,884 | 7,452
Other 3,037 2,816 | 133
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Total operating revenues 870,803 651,901 | 72,061
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Operating Costs and Expenses: |
Cost of natural gas sales 455,060 260,694 | 31,691
Cost of natural gas transportation 44,052 57,272 | 6,279
Operation and maintenance 96,022 86,931 | 8,722
Administrative and general 68,499 64,759 | 7,063
Provision for executive severance benefits - - | 16,048
Depreciation and amortization 86,250 69,655 | 5,560
Taxes - other than income taxes 18,325 15,556 | 1,558
Other 514 693 | 53
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Total operating costs and expenses 768,722 555,560 | 76,974
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Operating Income (Loss) 102,081 96,341 | (4,913)
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Other (Income) and Other Deductions: |
Interest expense - affiliates - 305 | 2
- other 29,656 26,791 | 2,678
Interest income - affiliates (2,200) (663) | (207)
- other (256) (529) | (12)
Allowance for equity and borrowed funds used during |
construction (AFUDC) (2,558) (2,612) | (234)
Miscellaneous other deductions, net 1,938 738 | 213
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Total other (income) and other deductions 26,580 24,030 | 2,440
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|
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes 75,501 72,311 | (7,353)
|
Provision for Income Taxes 29,329 27,407 | 2,309
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Net Income (Loss) 46,172 44,904 | (9,662)
|
Dividends on Preferred Stock - 722 | 194
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|
Common Stock Equity in Net Income (Loss) $ 46,172 $ 44,182 | $ (9,856)
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The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
The acquisition of Transco Energy Company and subsidiaries, including Transco,
by The Williams Companies was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was "pushed down" and recorded in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements which affects the
comparability of the post-acquisition and pre-acquisition results of operations
and cash flows.
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
Post-Acquisition Pre-Acquisition
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For the Period | For the Period
For the Six January 18, 1995 | January 1, 1995
Months Ended to | to
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995 | January 17, 1995
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
Net income (loss) $ 46,172 $ 44,904 | $ (9,662)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided |
by (used in) operating activities: |
Depreciation and amortization 92,726 75,957 | 6,083
Deferred income taxes (40,673) (9,032) | 5,348
Provision for (payment of) executive severance benefits (401) (13,396) | 16,048
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (AFUDC) (1,739) (2,182) | (190)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
Receivables 8,917 2,834 | (7,114)
Transportation and exchange gas receivables 24,153 (40,662) | (5,701)
Inventories (13,541) 5,300 | (2,647)
Payables (84,400) 36,829 | (8,059)
Transportation and exchange gas payables (32,727) 29,583 | 4,934
Accrued liabilities (37,797) 10,164 | (4,755)
Reserve for rate refunds 60,462 (14,780) | (26,846)
Other, net 21,665 (22,261) | 153
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 42,817 103,258 | (32,408)
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
Capital contribution by parent - 5,539 | -
Additions to long-term debt 100,000 50,000 | -
Retirement of long-term debt (125,000) (20,000) | -
Retirement of preferred stock - (49,744) | -
Advances from affiliates, net - (8,195) | 8,195
Dividends on preferred stock - (1,647) | -
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (25,000) (24,047) | 8,195
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
Property, plant and equipment (PP&E), net of equity AFUDC (89,717) (101,121) | (3,797)
Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities - PP&E (3,235) (2,446) | (1,099)
Sale of assets - 15,829 | -
Advances to affiliates, net 76,536 (24,494) | 63,599
Other, net (1,759) 973 | (24)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (18,175) (111,259) | 58,679
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (358) (32,048) | 34,466
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,557 36,094 | 1,628
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,199 $ 4,046 | $ 36,094
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
Cash paid (refunded) during the year for : |
Interest (net of amount capitalized) $ 27,842 $ 24,029 | $ 5,552
Income taxes paid 8,616 25,147 | 19,427
Income tax refunds received (417) (1,486) | -
The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A. CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND CONTROL
Prior to May 1, 1995, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco)
was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transco Gas Company (TGC). TGC is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Transco Energy Company (TEC).
As discussed in Transco's 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K, TEC and The
Williams Companies, Inc. (Williams) entered into a merger agreement (Merger)
pursuant to which Williams acquired TEC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. On
the May 1, 1995 effective date of the Merger, TEC declared and paid as dividends
to Williams all of TEC's interests in Transco.
B. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Transco
and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Companies in which Transco and its
subsidiaries own 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock are
accounted for under the equity method.
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the
books and records of Transco without audit. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in Transco's 1995
Annual Report on Form 10-K and included in Transco's First Quarter Report on
Form 10-Q.
The acquisition of TEC and its subsidiaries, including Transco, by Williams
has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, an
allocation of the purchase price was assigned to the assets and liabilities of
Transco based on their estimated fair values. The accompanying post-acquisition
consolidated financial statements reflect Transco's share of the purchase price.
The purchase price allocation to Transco primarily consisted of a $1.5 billion
allocation to property, plant and equipment, which is being amortized on a
straight-line basis, and adjustments to deferred taxes based upon the book basis
of the net assets recorded as a result of the acquisition. Current Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) policy does not permit Transco to recover
through rates amounts in excess of original cost.
Further, as a result of the change in control of Transco on January 18,
1995 and the effects of the allocation of the purchase price, Transco's
Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Income and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the
six months ended June 30, 1995 have been segregated into a pre-acquisition
period ending January 17, 1995 and a post-acquisition period beginning January
18, 1995.
Through an agency agreement, Williams Energy Services Company (WESCO), an
affiliate of Transco, manages all jurisdictional merchant gas sales of Transco,
receives all margins associated with such business and, as Transco's agent,
assumes all market and credit risk associated with Transco's jurisdictional
merchant gas sales. Consequently, Transco's merchant gas sales service has no
impact on its operating income or results of operations.
Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1995 financial statements
to conform to the 1996 presentation.
C. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
There have been no new developments from those described in Transco's 1995
Annual Report on Form 10-K or 1996 First Quarter Report on Form 10-Q other than
as described below.
RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS
GENERAL RATE CASE (DOCKET NO. RP95-197)
Transco, FERC's staff and nearly all active parties have agreed to settle
many of the issues scheduled for hearing in September, 1996. On June 19, 1996,
an offer of settlement encompassing all issues regarding cost of service and
throughput (except rate of return and capital structure), as well as several
cost allocation issues, was submitted to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for
certification to the FERC. With the exception of one party that filed comments
opposing the settlement and one party that took no position on the merits of the
settlement, all active parties and FERC's staff either support the settlement or
do not oppose it. On July 31, 1996 the ALJ certified the settlement to the FERC
for its consideration.
GENERAL RATE CASE (DOCKET NO. RP92-137)
On April 10, 1996, the FERC issued its order on remand and adopted
Transco's capital structure as the appropriate capital structure for ratemaking
purposes, reversing its previous orders adopting a hypothetical capital
structure. The FERC made no adjustment to Transco's rate of return on equity,
adopting a 14.45% rate of return on equity. The FERC directed Transco to make
refunds in accordance with the April 10, 1996 order. Certain parties filed for
rehearing of the April 10 order and, on July 23, 1996, the FERC denied the
rehearing requests. Transco previously provided a reserve which it believes is
sufficient for refunds required under the order.
ORDER 636
On July 3, 1996, the FERC issued an order on review of an ALJ's initial
decision concerning, among other things, Transco's production area rate design.
The FERC rejected the ALJ's recommendations that Transco divide its costs
between its production area and market area, and permit its customers to
renominate their firm entitlements. The FERC also concluded that Transco may
offer firm service on its supply laterals through an open season and eliminate
its IT feeder service in favor of an interruptible service option that does not
afford shippers feeding firm transportation on Transco's production area
mainline a priority over other interruptible transportation.
On July 16, 1996, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an
order which in part affirmed and in part remanded Order 636. However, the court
stated that Order 636 would remain in effect until the FERC issued a final order
on remand after considering the remanded issues. With the issuance of this
decision, the stay on the appeals of individual pipeline's restructuring cases
will be lifted.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
DAKOTA GASIFICATION LITIGATION
By order dated July 17, 1996, the FERC set this case for oral argument
before the FERC to take place on September 25, 1996.
ROYALTY CLAIMS
On July 18, 1996, an individual filed a lawsuit in the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia against 70 natural gas pipelines and
other gas purchasers or former gas purchasers. Transco is named as a defendant
in the lawsuit. The plaintiff claims, on behalf of the United States under the
False Claims Act, that the pipelines have incorrectly measured the heating value
or volume of gas purchased by the defendants. The plaintiff claims that the
United States has lost royalty payments as a result of these practices. Transco
intends to vigorously defend against these claims.
The Texaco lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial in November 1996.
Some producers that have indemnification arrangements with Transco covering
certain types of royalty claims have received additional claims for royalties.
Some of these claims may be covered by such indemnification.
SUMMARY
While no assurances may be given, Transco does not believe that the
ultimate resolution of the foregoing matters, taken as a whole and after
consideration of amounts accrued, recovery from customers, insurance coverage or
other indemnification arrangements, will have a materially adverse effect upon
Transco's future financial position, results of operations and cash flow
requirements.
D. DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
LONG-TERM DEBT
Williams and certain of its subsidiaries, including Transco, are parties to
an $800 million credit agreement (Credit Agreement), under which Transco can
borrow up to $400 million. Interest rates vary with current market conditions.
As of June 30, 1996, Transco had outstanding borrowings of $100 million under
this agreement.
On May 15, 1996, Transco redeemed $125 million of its adjustable rate notes
primarily through the use of the Credit Agreement.
On July 15, 1996, Transco issued $200 million of debentures (the
"Debentures"), which pay interest at 7.08% per annum on January 15 and July 15
of each year, beginning January 15, 1997. The Debentures mature on July 15,
2026, but are subject to redemption, at any time after July 15, 2001, at
Transco's option, in whole or part, at a specified redemption price. The holder
of each Debenture may elect between May 15, 2001 and June 15, 2001 to have such
Debenture repaid on July 15, 2001 at 100% of the principal amount. The
Debentures have no sinking fund provisions.
SHORT-TERM DEBT
In May 1996, Transco canceled one of its short-term money market
facilities, which decreased the amount Transco can borrow under such facilities
to an aggregate of $95 million from $135 million. As of June 30, 1996, Transco
had no outstanding borrowings under these facilities.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements, notes and management's discussion contained in Items 7 and 8 of
Transco's 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Transco's First Quarter Report
on Form 10-Q and with the condensed financial statements and notes contained in
this report.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
METHOD OF FINANCING
Transco funds its capital requirements with cash flows from operating
activities, including the sale of trade receivables, repayments of funds
advanced to Williams, borrowings under the Credit Agreement and short-term money
market facilities and, if required, advances from Williams. In late 1996 or
early 1997, Transco also expects to access capital markets to refinance current
maturities of existing long-term debt.
As discussed in Note D of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements, during May 1996, Transco redeemed $125 million of adjustable rate
notes and, during July 1996, Transco issued $200 million of Debentures.
At June 30, 1996 there were outstanding borrowings of $100 million under the
Credit Agreement, which were repaid on July 17, 1996, from the proceeds of the
Debentures, and no outstanding borrowings under the short-term money market
facilities. Advances due Transco by Williams, which at June 30, 1996, totaled
$28 million, increased to $127 million on July 31, 1996, primarily due to the
proceeds of the Debentures.
CAPITALIZATION AND CASH FLOWS
As shown in the following table, at June 30, 1996, the percentage of total
debt to total invested capital was 26.3%, compared to 27.5% at December 31,
1995.
June 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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(In Millions)
Common Stockholder's Equity $ 1,774.7 $ 1,736.8
Preferred Stock - -
Long-term Debt, Less Current Maturities 381.7 382.0
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Total Capitalization 2,156.4 2,118.8
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt 250.0 277.1
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Total Invested Capital $ 2,406.4 $ 2,395.9
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Long-term Debt, Less Current Maturities, as a Percentage
of Total Capitalization 17.7% 18.0%
Common Stockholder's Equity as a Percentage of Total Capitalization 82.3% 82.0%
Total Debt as a Percentage of Total Invested Capital 26.3% 27.5%
For purposes of the discussion of variances between the six months ended
June 30, 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1995, the pre-acquisition and
post-acquisition periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements for the six months ended June 30, 1995 have been combined for a pro
forma presentation of cash flows for the first six months of 1995.
Six Months
Ended June 30,
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1996 1995
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(In Millions)
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities $ 42.8 $ 70.9
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Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 were $28 million lower than for the six months ended June 30,
1995, primarily due to the timing of disbursements for payables and payments of
federal income taxes to Williams in 1996 compared to 1995, partially offset by
the collection of revenues in 1996 subject to refund under the RP95-197 general
rate case and amounts refunded to customers in 1995 under the RP92-137 general
rate case.
Six Months
Ended June 30,
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1996 1995
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(In Millions)
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities $ 25.0 $ 15.9
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Net cash flows used in financing activities for the six months ended June
30, 1996 included cash outflows for the retirement of $125 million of long-term
debt by Transco, partly offset by borrowings of $100 million by Transco under
the Credit Agreement.
Net cash flows used in financing activities for the six months ended June
30, 1995 included cash outflows for the retirement of $50 million of preferred
stock by Transco, partly offset by net borrowings of $30 million by Transco
under the Credit Agreement and a capital contribution from Williams of $5
million.
Six Months
Ended June 30,
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1996 1995
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(In Millions)
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities $ 18.2 $ 52.6
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For the six months ended June 30, 1996, net cash flows used in investing
activities primarily consisted of $93 million for capital expenditures for
property, plant and
equipment as shown in the following table. This amount was substantially offset
by the net repayment by Williams of advances by Transco of $77 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 1995, net cash flows used in investing
activities primarily consisted of $108 million for capital expenditures for
property, plant and equipment as shown in the following table. This amount was
partly offset by the net repayment of advances to affiliates of $39 million and
proceeds of $16 million from the sale of assets of which $12 million is from the
sale of an interest in the Mobile Bay Lateral.
Six Months
Ended June 30,
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Capital Expenditures 1996 1995
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(In Millions)
Market-Area Projects $ 14.7 $ 33.3
Maintenance of Existing Facilities and Other Projects 78.3 75.2
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Total Capital Expenditures $ 93.0 $ 108.5
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OTHER CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Transco's capital requirements and contingencies are discussed in its 1995
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other than described in Note C of the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Transco's First Quarter Report on
Form 10-Q and in this report, there have been no new developments from those
described in Transco's 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K with regard to other
capital requirements and contingencies.
CONCLUSION
Although no assurances can be given, Transco currently believes that the
aggregate of cash flows from operating activities, supplemented, when necessary,
by repayments of funds advanced to Williams, advances or capital contributions
from Williams and borrowings under the Credit Agreement or short-term money
market facilities, will provide Transco with sufficient liquidity to meet its
capital requirements. When necessary, Transco also expects to be able to access
public and private markets to finance its capital requirements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As a result of the change in control of Transco on January 18, 1995 and the
effects of the allocation of the purchase price, Transco's Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Income for the six months ended June 30, 1995 has been
segregated into a pre-acquisition period ending January 17, 1995 and a
post-acquisition period beginning January 18, 1995. For purposes of the
discussion of variances between the six months ended June 30, 1996 and the six
months ended June 30, 1995, the pre-acquisition and post-acquisition periods for
the six months ended June 30, 1995 have been combined for a pro forma
presentation of results of operations for the first six months of 1995.
COMMON STOCK EQUITY IN NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME
Transco's common stock equity in net income for the three months and six
months ended June 30, 1996 was $18.0 million and $46.2 million, respectively,
compared with common stock equity in net income of $23.9 million and $34.3
million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1995 , respectively.
The results for the six months ended June 30, 1995 include an after-tax charge
of $15.3 million, to provide for executive severance and termination benefits,
substantially all of which were not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Excluding this charge, Transco's common stock equity in net income for the six
months ended June 30, 1995 would have been $49.6 million.
The lower common stock equity in net income of $5.9 million for the three
months ended June 30, 1996 was primarily due to higher operating expenses
(excluding the cost of sales and transportation), slightly lower revenues, net
of the related cost of sales and transportation, and higher net interest
expense. Excluding the 1995 charge for executive severance and termination
benefits, the lower common stock equity in net income of $3.4 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1996 was primarily due to higher operating expenses
(excluding the cost of sales and transportation), partially offset by slightly
higher revenues, net of the related cost of sales and transportation, and lower
dividends on preferred stock. Operating income for the three months ended June
30, 1996 was $44.2 million compared to $50.3 million for the three months ended
June 30, 1995 and for the six months ended June 30, 1996 was $102.1 million
compared to $107.5 million (excluding the pre-tax charge of $16.0 million for
executive severance and termination benefits) for the six months ended June 30,
1995. The lower operating income was primarily due to the same reasons discussed
above for the lower common stock equity in net income, excluding net interest
expense and dividends on preferred stock.
Because of its rate structure and historical maintenance schedule, Transco
typically experiences lower operating profit in the second and third quarters as
compared to the first and fourth quarters of the year.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Excluding the pre-tax effects of the charge for executive severance and
termination benefits in 1995 and the cost of sales and transportation of $210.9
million and $499.1
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively, and
$172.9 million and $355.9 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in
1995, Transco's operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30,
1996, were approximately $3.5 million and $9.1 million higher, respectively,
than the comparable periods in 1995. Increases in operation and maintenance
expenses (excluding the effects of the lower underground storage costs discussed
below), depreciation and amortization and taxes-other than income taxes were
partially offset by lower administrative and general expenses. Operation and
maintenance expenses increased $2.1 million and $5.5 million in the respective
three-month and six-month periods (excluding the effects of the lower
underground storage costs) primarily due to higher contract services to perform
scheduled maintenance earlier in the year in order to capture market
opportunities during higher demand periods. The increase in depreciation and
amortization of $3.7 million and $11.0 million, respectively, was primarily due
to greater amortization of amounts allocated to Transco's property, plant and
equipment from the Williams purchase price of $0.6 million and $5.5 million,
respectively, and an increase in the regulated depreciation expense of $3.1
million and $5.5 million, respectively, resulting from an increase in property,
plant and equipment and rates included in Transco's RP95-197 rate case. Taxes -
other than income taxes increased $0.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively,
primarily due to higher state franchise taxes. Administrative and general
expenses decreased $0.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively, primarily due to
a decrease in office building rent.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Transco's operating revenues related to its transportation services for the
three months and six months ended June 30, 1996 were $163 million and $340
million, respectively, compared to $175 million and $350 million for the three
months and six months ended June 30, 1995. The lower revenues for both periods
were primarily due to lower gas transportation costs charged to Transco by
others that are recovered in Transco's rates, slightly offset by the benefits of
phase one of the 1995/1996 Southeast Expansion Project placed in service in late
1995.
As shown in the table below, Transco's total market-area deliveries for the
three months and six months ended June 30, 1996 increased 13.7 TBtu and 46.7
TBtu, respectively, or 5% and 7%, respectively, when compared to the same
periods in 1995. The increased deliveries were mainly due to phase one of the
1995/1996 Southeast Expansion Project being placed into service in late 1995
and, for the six-month period, prolonged cold weather in the market area during
the first quarter of 1996.
The production-area deliveries for the three months and six months ended
June 30, of 1996, increased 7.5 TBtu and 26.3 TBtu, respectively, or 18% and
33%, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 1995. The increased
deliveries were due primarily to gas being transported for injection into
storage and, for the six-month period, prolonged cold weather during the first
quarter of 1996.
As a result of a straight fixed-variable (SFV) rate design, the increase in
total system deliveries had no significant impact on operating income.
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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Transco System Deliveries (TBtu) 1996 1995 1996 1995
- -------------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ----
Market-area deliveries:
Long-haul transportation 227.0 202.6 488.8 426.9
Market-area transportation 84.9 95.6 224.4 239.6
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Total market-area deliveries 311.9 298.2 713.2 666.5
Production-area transportation 49.1 41.6 107.0 80.7
----- ----- ----- -----
Total system deliveries 361.0 339.8 820.2 747.2
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Average Daily Transportation Volumes (TBtu) 4.0 3.7 4.5 4.1
Average Daily Firm Reserved Capacity (TBtu) 5.2 5.2 5.0 5.1
Transco's facilities are divided into seven rate zones. Four are located in
the production area and three are located in the market area. Long-haul
transportation is gas that is received in one of the production-area zones and
delivered in a market-area zone. Market-area transportation is gas that is both
received and delivered within market-area zones. Production-area transportation
is gas that is both received and delivered within production-area zones.
See Note C of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a
discussion of Transco's rate and regulatory matters.
SALES SERVICES
Transco makes jurisdictional merchant gas sales to customers pursuant to a
blanket sales certificate issued by the FERC, with most of those sales being
made through a Firm Sales (FS) program which gives customers the option to
purchase daily quantities of gas from Transco at market-responsive prices in
exchange for a demand charge payment.
Through an agency agreement, WESCO manages all jurisdictional merchant gas
sales of Transco, receives all margins associated with such business and, as
Transco's agent, assumes all market and credit risk associated with Transco's
jurisdictional merchant gas sales. Consequently, Transco's merchant gas sales
service has no impact on its operating income or results of operations.
Transco's operating revenues for the three and six months ended June 30,
1996 related to its sales services increased $49 million and $163 million to
$191 million and $455 million, respectively, when compared to the same periods
in 1995. The increases were primarily due to higher gas prices in Transco's
jurisdictional merchant sales services. However, this increase in revenues had
no effect on Transco's operating or net income variances when compared to the
prior year since the increase in revenues was offset by a corresponding increase
in the cost of sales.
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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Gas Sales Volumes (TBtu) 1996 1995 1996 1995
- ------------------------ ---- ---- ---- ----
Long-term sales 56.4 50.5 120.8 106.1
Short-term sales 12.0 19.5 28.6 48.1
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Total gas sales 68.4 70.0 149.4 154.2
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STORAGE SERVICES
Transco's operating revenues for the three and six months ended June 30,
1996 related to its storage services decreased $1.9 million and $5.4 million,
respectively, when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 1995. The
decreases in revenues were offset by a corresponding decrease in underground
storage costs included in operation and maintenance expenses.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
See discussion of legal proceedings in Note C of the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
None.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
None
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE
CORPORATION (Registrant)
Dated: August 13, 1996 By /s/ Nick A. Bacile
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Nick A. Bacile
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Financial Officer)