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FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(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, 1994
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ------------ to ------------
USX CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5153 25-0996816
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4776
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(412) 433-1121
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 of 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.....
Common stock outstanding at July 31, 1994 follows:
USX-Marathon Group - 286,566,838 shares
USX-U. S. Steel Group - 75,623,645 shares
USX-Delhi Group - 9,437,891 shares
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USX CORPORATION
SEC FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1994
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INDEX Page
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Consolidated Corporation
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statement of Operations 4
Consolidated Balance Sheet 6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 8
Selected Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements 9
Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
and Preferred Stock Dividends and Ratio of
Earnings to Fixed Charges 14
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations 15
Financial Statistics 20
B. Marathon Group
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Marathon Group Statement of Operations 21
Marathon Group Balance Sheet 23
Marathon Group Statement of Cash Flows 24
Selected Notes to Financial Statements 25
Item 2. Marathon Group Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 30
Supplemental Statistics 35
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USX CORPORATION
SEC FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1994
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INDEX Page
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)
C. U. S. Steel Group
Item 1. Financial Statements:
U. S. Steel Group Statement of Operations 36
U. S. Steel Group Balance Sheet 38
U. S. Steel Group Statement of Cash Flows 39
Selected Notes to Financial Statements 40
Item 2. U. S. Steel Group Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 45
Supplemental Statistics 50
D. Delhi Group
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Delhi Group Statement of Operations 51
Delhi Group Balance Sheet 52
Delhi Group Statement of Cash Flows 53
Selected Notes to Financial Statements 54
Item 2. Delhi Group Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 57
Supplemental Statistics 61
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 62
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders 62
Item 5. Other Information 63
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 64
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Part I - Financial Information
A. Consolidated Corporation
USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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Second Qtr. Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1994 1993* 1994 1993*
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SALES $4,819 $4,647 $9,092 $8,927
OPERATING COSTS:
Cost of sales (excludes items shown below) 3,609 3,962 6,803 7,213
Inventory market valuation charge (credit) (93) 47 (221) 24
Selling, general and administrative expenses 64 55 119 111
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 272 264 530 525
Taxes other than income taxes 697 570 1,354 1,119
Exploration expenses 35 37 68 65
Restructuring charges 37 - 37 -
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Total operating costs 4,621 4,935 8,690 9,057
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 198 (288) 402 (130)
Other income 31 103 59 140
Interest and other financial income 2 13 11 19
Interest and other financial costs (81) (297) (198) (415)
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TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 150 (469) 274 (386)
Less provision (credit) for estimated income
taxes 43 (155) 92 (119)
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TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 107 (314) 182 (267)
Cumulative effect of changes in
accounting principles - - - (92)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) 107 (314) 182 (359)
Dividends on preferred stock (9) (8) (16) (12)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKS $98 $(322) $166 $(371)
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*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 9-13.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Continued) (Unaudited)
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
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Second Quarter Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1994 1993* 1994 1993*
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APPLICABLE TO MARATHON STOCK
Total income before cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles $70 $20 $179 $49
- Per share - primary and fully diluted .25 .07 .63 .17
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting
principles - - - (23)
- Per share - primary and fully diluted - - - (.08)
Net income 70 20 179 26
- Per share - primary and fully diluted .25 .07 .63 .09
Dividends paid per share .17 .17 .34 .34
Weighted average shares, in thousands
- primary 286,578 286,612 286,580 286,611
- fully diluted 286,578 286,612 286,581 286,612
APPLICABLE TO STEEL STOCK
Total income (loss) before cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle $49 $(343) $8 $(335)
- Per share - primary .65 (5.71) .11 (5.60)
- fully diluted .64 (5.71) .11 (5.60)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle - - - (69)
- Per share - primary and fully diluted - - - (1.15)
Net income (loss) 49 (343) 8 (404)
- Per share - primary .65 (5.71) .11 (6.75)
- fully diluted .64 (5.71) .11 (6.75)
Dividends paid per share .25 .25 .50 .50
Weighted average shares, in thousands
- primary 75,490 60,053 74,579 59,973
- fully diluted 78,929 60,053 74,579 59,973
APPLICABLE TO OUTSTANDING DELHI STOCK
Net income (loss) $(21) $1 $(21) $7
- Per share - primary and fully diluted (2.27) .15 (2.25) .77
Dividends paid per share .05 .05 .10 .10
Weighted average shares, in thousands
- primary and fully diluted 9,418 9,027 9,375 9,017
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*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 9-13.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
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ASSETS
June 30 December 31
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $75 $268
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $9 and $9 922 932
Inventories 1,903 1,626
Deferred income tax benefits 212 258
Other current assets 82 96
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Total current assets 3,194 3,180
Long-term receivables and other investments,
less reserves of $22 and $22 906 948
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation, depletion and amortization of
$14,235 and $13,938 11,443 11,603
Prepaid pensions 1,422 1,347
Other noncurrent assets 324 296
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Total assets $17,289 $17,374
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Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 9-13.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Continued) (Unaudited)
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
June 30 December 31
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $103 $1
Accounts payable 1,798 2,237
Payroll and benefits payable 440 436
Accrued taxes 345 483
Accrued interest 130 142
Long-term debt due within one year 37 35
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Total current liabilities 2,853 3,334
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount 5,733 5,888
Long-term deferred income taxes 932 883
Employee benefits 2,854 2,802
Deferred credits and other liabilities 561 603
Preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 250 -
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Total liabilities 13,183 13,510
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stocks:
Adjustable Rate Cumulative issued -
2,099,970 shares and 2,099,970 shares 105 105
6.50% Cumulative Convertible issued -
6,900,000 shares and 6,900,000 shares
($345 liquidation preference) 7 7
Common stocks:
Marathon Stock issued - 286,612,785 shares and
286,612,805 shares 287 287
Steel Stock issued - 75,579,240 shares and
70,328,685 shares 76 70
Delhi Stock issued - 9,436,891 shares and
9,282,870 shares 9 9
Treasury common stock, at cost:
Marathon Stock - 46,947 shares and 31,266 shares (1) (1)
Additional paid-in capital 4,294 4,240
Accumulated deficit (649) (831)
Other equity adjustments (22) (22)
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Total stockholders' equity 4,106 3,864
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $17,289 $17,374
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Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 9-13.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended
June 30
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993*
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $182 $(359)
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided from
operating activities:
Accounting principles changes - 92
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 530 525
Exploratory dry well costs 28 21
Inventory market valuation charge (credit) (221) 24
Pensions (81) (125)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 45 86
Deferred income taxes 91 (212)
Gain on disposal of assets (33) (143)
Restructuring charges 37 -
Changes in:
Current receivables - sold - 60
- operating turnover 12 (125)
Inventories (56) (26)
Current accounts payable and accrued expenses (582) 501
All other items - net 4 (30)
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Net cash provided from (used in)
operating activities (44) 289
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (399) (524)
Disposal of assets 46 255
All other items - net 15 (27)
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Net cash used in investing activities (338) (296)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Commercial paper and revolving credit arrangements-net 102 (379)
Other debt - borrowings 505 204
- repayments (721) (46)
Issuance of preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 242 -
Preferred stock issued - 336
Common stock repurchased - (1)
Common stock issued 211 11
Dividends paid (150) (140)
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Net cash provided from (used in)
financing activities 189 (15)
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH - (1)
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (193) (23)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 268 57
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $75 $34
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Cash used in operating activities included:
Interest and other financial costs paid (net
of amount capitalized) $(347) $(207)
Income taxes (paid) refunded 2 (66)
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*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 9-13.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(Unaudited)
1. The information furnished in these financial statements is unaudited but,
in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the periods covered. All such adjustments
are of a normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. These
financial statements, including selected notes, have been prepared in
accordance with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and do not include all of the information and disclosures
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. Additional information is contained in the USX Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993. Financial data for the
first six months of 1993 has been restated to reflect the adoption of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 112, "Employers' Accounting
for Postemployment Benefits" (SFAS No. 112), and Emerging Issues Task Force
Consensus No. 93-14, "Accounting for Multiple-Year Retrospectively Rated
Insurance Contracts" (EITF No. 93-14) (see Note 10).
2. The method of calculating net income (loss) per share for the Marathon
Stock, Steel Stock and Delhi Stock reflects the USX Board of Directors'
intent that the separately reported earnings and surplus of the Marathon
Group, the U. S. Steel Group and the Delhi Group, as determined consistent
with the USX Certificate of Incorporation, are available for payment of
dividends to the respective classes of stock, although legally available
funds and liquidation preferences of these classes of stock do not
necessarily correspond with these amounts. The financial statements of the
Marathon Group, the U. S. Steel Group and the Delhi Group, taken together,
include all accounts which comprise the corresponding consolidated
financial statements of USX.
Primary net income (loss) per share is calculated by adjusting net income
(loss) for dividend requirements of preferred stock and, in the case of
Delhi Stock, for the income (loss) applicable to the Retained Interest; and
is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus
common stock equivalents, provided they are not antidilutive. Common stock
equivalents result from assumed exercise of stock options and surrender of
stock appreciation rights associated with stock options, where applicable.
Fully diluted net income (loss) per share assumes conversion of convertible
securities for the applicable periods outstanding and assumes exercise of
stock options and surrender of stock appreciation rights provided, in each
case, the effect is not antidilutive.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
3. Inventories are carried at lower of cost or market. Cost of inventories is
determined primarily under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.
(In millions)
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June 30 December 31
1994 1993
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Raw materials $664 $637
Semi-finished products 331 329
Finished products 942 921
Supplies and sundry items 184 178
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Total 2,121 2,065
Less inventory market valuation reserve 218 439
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Net inventory carrying value $1,903 $1,626
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The inventory market valuation reserve reflects the extent that the
recorded cost of crude oil and refined products inventories exceeds net
realizable value. The reserve is decreased to reflect increases in market
prices and inventory turnover and increased to reflect decreases in market
prices. Changes in the inventory market valuation reserve resulted in a
$221 million credit to operating income in the first six months of 1994
($93 million credit in the second quarter) and a $24 million charge against
operating income in the first six months of 1993 ($47 million charge in the
second quarter).
4. In the second quarter of 1994, payments of $124 million were made to settle
various state tax issues. As a result of these settlements, a net
favorable adjustment of $37 million was made to net income consisting of a
credit of $12 million in operating costs, a credit of $35 million in
interest and other financial costs and an income tax provision effect of
$10 million.
5. In the second quarter of 1994, restructuring charges totaling $40 million
were recorded for the write-down of assets to estimated net realizable
value related to the planned disposition of certain nonstrategic gas
gathering and processing assets and other investments. Charges of $37
million were included in operating costs and $3 million included in other
income.
6. Pretax income (loss) in the second quarter and first six months of 1993
included a $619 million charge for the Lower Lake Erie Iron Ore Antitrust
Litigation against a former USX subsidiary, the Bessemer & Lake Erie
Railroad (B&LE). Charges of $438 million were included in operating costs
and $181 million included in interest and other financial costs. The effect
on net income (loss) was $403 million unfavorable ($6.71 per share of Steel
Stock).
7. Operating income (loss) included net periodic pension credits of $61
million and $106 million in the first six months of 1994 and 1993,
respectively, ($31 million and $53 million in the second quarter of 1994
and 1993, respectively). These pension credits are primarily noncash and
for the most part are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, which is
reflected in the calculation of net periodic pension credits, was reduced
to 9% in 1994 from 10% in 1993.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
8. Other income in the first six months of 1994 included a pretax gain of $33
million from disposal of assets ($9 million in second quarter), primarily
related to the first quarter sale of certain domestic oil and gas
production properties. Other income in the first six months of 1993
included a pretax gain of $143 million from disposal of assets ($97 million
in the second quarter, including the sale of the Cumberland coal mine).
9. The provision for estimated income taxes for the periods reported is based
on tax rates and amounts which recognize management's best estimate of
current and deferred tax assets and liabilities.
10. In 1993, USX adopted SFAS No. 112 and EITF No. 93-14. The cumulative
effect of these changes in accounting principles decreased first quarter
1993 net income by $86 million, net of $50 million income tax effect, for
SFAS No. 112; and $6 million, net of $3 million income tax effect, for EITF
No. 93-14.
11. In the first quarter of 1994, USX issued $300 million in aggregate
principal amount of 7.20% Notes Due 2004 and $150 million in aggregate
principal amount of LIBOR-based Floating Rate Notes Due 1996. In the first
quarter of 1994, an aggregate principal amount of $57 million of Marathon's
7% Monthly Interest Guaranteed Notes Due 2002 was issued in exchange for an
equivalent principal amount of its 9-1/2% Guaranteed Notes Due 1994. The
$642 million balance of Marathon's 9-1/2% Guaranteed Notes Due 1994 was
paid in the first quarter of 1994. In the second quarter of 1994, USX
issued $55 million of 6.70% Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding
Bonds due 2020 and 2024 to refinance Environmental Improvement Bonds.
At June 30, 1994, USX had outstanding borrowings of $500 million against
credit agreements, leaving $1,675 million of available unused committed
credit lines. In addition, USX had outstanding borrowings of $57 million
against short-term lines of credit totaling $165 million, which require
maintenance of compensating balances of 3%. In the event of a change in
control of USX, debt obligations totaling $4,318 million at June 30, 1994,
may be declared immediately due and payable.
12. In the first quarter of 1994, USX sold 5,000,000 shares of Steel Stock to
the public for net proceeds of $201 million. In addition, USX Capital LLC,
a wholly owned subsidiary of USX, sold $250 million of 8-3/4% Cumulative
Monthly Income Preferred Shares (MIPS). The financial costs of the MIPS
are included in interest and other financial costs.
13. USX has entered into agreements to sell certain accounts receivable subject
to limited recourse. Payments are collected from the sold accounts
receivable; the collections are reinvested in new accounts receivable for
the buyers; and a yield based on defined short-term market rates is
transferred to the buyers. At June 30, 1994, the balance of sold accounts
receivable that had not been collected was $740 million. Buyers have
collection rights to recover payments from an amount of outstanding
receivables equal to 120% of the outstanding receivables purchased on a
nonrecourse basis; such overcollateralization cannot exceed $150 million.
In the event of a change in control of USX, as defined in the agreements,
USX may be required to forward all payments collected on sold accounts
receivable to the buyers.
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SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
13. (Continued)
Prior to 1993, USX Credit, a division of USX, sold certain of its loans
receivable subject to limited recourse. USX Credit continues to collect
payments from the loans and transfer to the buyers principal collected plus
yield based on defined short-term market rates. At June 30, 1994, the
balance of sold loans receivable subject to recourse was $176 million. As
of June 30, 1994, USX Credit had outstanding loan commitments of $31
million. USX Credit is not actively making new loans at this time. In the
event of a change in control of USX, as defined in the agreement, USX may
be required to provide cash collateral in the amount of the uncollected
loans receivable to assure compliance with the limited recourse provisions.
14. USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of
matters, including laws and regulations relating to the environment.
Certain of these matters are discussed below. The ultimate resolution of
these contingencies could, individually or in the aggregate, be material to
the consolidated financial statements. However, management believes that
USX will remain a viable and competitive enterprise even though it is
possible that these contingencies could be resolved unfavorably. See
discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources in USX Consolidation
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
In the first half of 1994, USX paid $367 million to settle substantially
all of the remaining judgments against the B&LE in the Lower Lake Erie Iron
Ore Antitrust Litigation. Two remaining plaintiffs in this case have had
their damage claims remanded for retrial. A new trial may result in awards
more or less than the original asserted claims of $8 million and would be
subject to trebling.
On November 3, 1992, the United States District Court for the District of
Utah Central Division issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in Pickering v.
USX relating to pension and compensation claims by approximately 1,900
employees of USX's former Geneva (Utah) Works. Although the court
dismissed a number of the claims by the plaintiffs, it found that USX had
violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by interfering with
the accrual of pension benefits of certain employees and amending a benefit
plan to reduce the accrual of future benefits without proper notice to plan
participants. Further proceedings were held to determine damages and,
pending the court's determinations, USX may appeal. Plaintiffs' counsel
has been reported as estimating plaintiffs' anticipated recovery
to be in excess of $100 million. USX believes actual damages will be
substantially less than plaintiffs' estimates. In the first quarter of
1994, USX entered into settlement agreements with 208 plaintiffs providing
for releases of liability against USX and the aggregate payment of
approximately $1 million by USX. An order dismissing these plaintiffs from
the case with prejudice was entered on May 31, 1994.
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SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
14. (Continued)
USX is subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations
relating to the environment. These laws generally provide for control of
pollutants released into the environment and require responsible parties to
undertake remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites. Penalties may be
imposed for noncompliance. USX provides for remediation costs and
penalties when the responsibility to remediate is probable and the amount
of associated costs is reasonably determinable. Generally, the timing of
these accruals coincides with completion of a feasibility study or the
commitment to a formal plan of action. At June 30, 1994, accrued
liabilities for remediation, platform abandonment and mine reclamation
totaled $318 million. It is not presently possible to estimate the
ultimate amount of all remediation costs that might be incurred or the
penalties that may be imposed.
For a number of years, USX has made substantial capital expenditures to
bring existing facilities into compliance with various laws relating to the
environment. In 1993 and 1992, such capital expenditures totaled $181
million and $294 million, respectively. USX anticipates making additional
such expenditures in the future; however, the exact amounts and timing of
such expenditures are uncertain because of the continuing evolution of
specific regulatory requirements.
By reason of Executive Orders and related regulations under which the U.S.
Government is continuing economic sanctions against Libya, USX was required
to discontinue performing its Libyan petroleum contracts on June 30, 1986.
In June 1989, the Department of the Treasury authorized USX to resume
performing under those contracts. Pursuant to that authorization, USX has
engaged the Libyan National Oil Company and the Secretary of Petroleum in
continuing negotiations to determine when and on what basis they are
willing to allow USX to resume realizing revenue from USX's investment of
$108 million in Libya. USX is uncertain when these negotiations can be
completed or how the negotiations will be affected by the United Nations'
sanctions against Libya.
Guarantees by USX of the liabilities of affiliated and other entities
totaled $213 million at June 30, 1994. In the event that any defaults of
guaranteed liabilities occur, USX has access to its interest in the assets
of most of the affiliates to reduce losses resulting from these guarantees.
As of June 30, 1994, the largest guarantee for a single affiliate was $96
million.
At June 30, 1994, USX's pro rata share of obligations of LOOP INC. and
various pipeline affiliates secured by throughput and deficiency agreements
totaled $205 million. Under the agreements, USX is required to advance
funds if the affiliates are unable to service debt. Any such advances are
prepayments of future transportation charges.
At June 30, 1994, contract commitments for capital expenditures for
property, plant and equipment totaled $433 million compared with $389
million at December 31, 1993.
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USX CORPORATION
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES
AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
TOTAL ENTERPRISE BASIS - (Unaudited)
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(Dollars in Millions)
Six Months Ended
June 30 Year Ended December 31
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1994 1993* 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
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1.71 (a) (b) (c) (d) 2.69 2.33
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(a) Earnings did not cover combined fixed charges and preferred stock
dividends by $413 million.
(b) Earnings did not cover combined fixed charges and preferred stock
dividends by $325 million.
(c) Earnings did not cover combined fixed charges and preferred stock
dividends by $211 million.
(d) Earnings did not cover combined fixed charges and preferred stock
dividends by $696 million.
*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
USX CORPORATION
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
TOTAL ENTERPRISE BASIS - (Unaudited)
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(Dollars in Millions)
Six Months Ended
June 30 Year Ended December 31
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1994 1993* 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
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1.84 (a) (b) (c) (d) 2.80 2.57
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(a) Earnings did not cover fixed charges by $393 million.
(b) Earnings did not cover fixed charges by $281 million.
(c) Earnings did not cover fixed charges by $197 million.
(d) Earnings did not cover fixed charges by $681 million.
*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
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USX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the second
quarter 1994 USX consolidated financial statements and selected notes.
Results of Operations
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USX had net income of $107 million in the second quarter of 1994, compared
with a restated net loss of $314 million in the second quarter of 1993. For the
first six months of 1994, USX reported net income of $182 million. For the
first six months of 1993, USX reported a net loss of $359 million, as restated
to reflect the unfavorable $92 million cumulative effect of changes in
accounting principles.
See the Consolidated Statement of Operations - Income per Common Share for
comparative amounts applicable to the three classes of common stock.
Sales in the second quarter of 1994 totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of
$172 million from the second quarter of 1993. The improvement reflected
increases of 7%, 2% and 6%, respectively, in sales for the U. S. Steel Group,
the Marathon Group and the Delhi Group. Sales in the first six months of 1994
totaled $9.1 billion, compared with $8.9 billion in the same period last year.
First half 1994 sales for the U. S. Steel Group and the Delhi Group increased
11% and 12%, respectively, from the same period in 1993, while sales for the
Marathon Group decreased 2%. Matching buy/sell transactions and excise taxes
are included in both sales and operating costs, resulting in no effect on
operating income. Higher excise taxes were the predominant factor in the
increase in taxes other than income taxes which totaled $697 million and $1,354
million in the second quarter and first six months of 1994, respectively,
compared with $570 million and $1,119 million in the same periods in 1993.
USX had operating income of $198 million in the second quarter of 1994,
compared with a restated operating loss of $288 million in the same quarter of
1993. Operating income in the second quarter of 1994 included a $93 million
favorable noncash effect resulting from a decrease in the inventory market
valuation reserve, partially offset by restructuring charges of $37 million
related to the planned disposition of certain nonstrategic gas gathering and
processing assets. The second quarter 1993 operating loss included a $438
million charge for the Lower Lake Erie Iron Ore Antitrust Litigation against the
Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad ("B&LE"), a former USX subsidiary, and a $47
million unfavorable noncash effect resulting from an increase in the inventory
market valuation reserve. Excluding the effects of these items, second quarter
1994 operating income decreased $55 million from the second quarter of 1993.
This reflected decreases of $78 million and $14 million, respectively, in
operating results for the Marathon Group and the Delhi Group and a $37 million
improvement in operating results for the U. S. Steel Group.
USX had operating income of $402 million in the first six months of 1994,
compared with a restated operating loss of $130 million in the same period in
1993. Operating income in the first six months of 1994 included a $221 million
favorable noncash effect resulting from a decrease in the inventory market
valuation reserve, partially offset by restructuring charges of $37 million
related to the planned disposition of certain nonstrategic gas gathering and
processing assets. The operating loss in the first six months of 1993 included
a $438 million charge for the B&LE litigation and a $24 million unfavorable
noncash effect resulting from an increase in the inventory market valuation
reserve. Excluding the effects of these
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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items, operating income in the first six months of 1994 decreased $114 million
from the same period in 1993.
Other income in the first six months of 1994 included a pretax gain of $33
million from the disposal of assets ($9 million in the second quarter),
primarily related to the first quarter sale of certain domestic oil and gas
production properties. Other income in the first six months of 1993 included a
pretax gain of $143 million from the disposal of assets ($97 million in the
second quarter), including the sales of the Cumberland coal mine and an
investment in an insurance company. Excluding gains from asset sales, the
increases in other income from 1993 to 1994 for the second quarter and first six
months resulted mainly from improved earnings from equity affiliates.
Net interest and other financial costs in the second quarter and first six
months of 1994 included a $35 million favorable effect resulting from settlement
of various state tax issues. Net interest and other financial costs in the
second quarter and first six months of 1993 included $181 million of interest
expense related to the B&LE litigation.
Group Results
- -------------
See Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations for the Marathon Group, the U. S. Steel Group and the Delhi Group.
Operating Statistics
- --------------------
For details, see Supplemental Statistics table for the Marathon Group, the
U. S. Steel Group and the Delhi Group.
Dividends to Stockholders
- -------------------------
On July 26, 1994, USX's Board of Directors (the "Board") declared dividends
of 17 cents per share on Marathon Stock, 25 cents per share on Steel Stock and
five cents per share on Delhi Stock, all payable September 10, 1994, to
stockholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 1994.
The Board also declared a dividend of $0.8125 per share on USX
Corporation's 6.50% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and $0.975 per share
on USX Corporation's Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, in each case
payable September 30, 1994, to stockholders of record at the close of business
on August 31, 1994.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
- --------------------------------
At June 30, 1994, cash and cash equivalents totaled $75 million compared
with $268 million at December 31, 1993.
Net cash used in operating activities totaled $44 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with net cash provided from operating activities of
$289
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
million in the first six months of 1993. The unfavorable change primarily
reflected payments of $367 million in the first six months of 1994 to settle
substantially all
of the remaining judgments from the B&LE litigation and payments of $124 million
in the second quarter of 1994 related to settlement of various state tax issues.
In addition, net cash provided from operating activities in the first six months
of 1993 benefited from a $103 million favorable effect from the use of available
funds from previously established insurance reserves to pay for certain active
and retired employee insurance benefits. Excluding the 1994 payments and the
1993 favorable effect, net cash flows from operating activities in the first six
months of 1994 increased $261 million from the same period in 1993.
Cash from the disposal of assets totaled $46 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with $255 million in the same period in 1993. The 1994
proceeds primarily reflected the sale of certain domestic oil and gas production
properties. The 1993 proceeds primarily reflected the sale/leaseback of
interests in two LNG tankers and the sales of the Cumberland coal mine, various
domestic oil and gas production properties and an investment in an insurance
company.
USX's total long-term debt and notes payable at June 30, 1994, was $5.9
billion, down $51 million from December 31, 1993. At June 30, 1994, USX had
outstanding borrowings of $500 million against credit agreements, leaving $1,675
million of available unused committed credit lines. In addition, USX had
outstanding borrowings of $57 million against short-term lines of credit
totaling $165 million, which require maintenance of compensating balances of 3%.
In February 1994, USX issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of
7.20% Notes Due 2004 and $150 million in aggregate principal amount of LIBOR-
based Floating Rate Notes Due 1996. In March 1994, an aggregate principal
amount of $57 million of Marathon's 7% Monthly Interest Guaranteed Notes Due
2002 was issued in exchange for an equivalent principal amount of its 9-1/2%
Guaranteed Notes Due 1994 ("Marathon 9-1/2% Notes"). The $642 million balance
of Marathon 9-1/2% Notes was paid in March 1994. In March 1994, USX filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission a shelf registration statement which
became effective April 8, 1994 and allows USX to offer and issue unsecured debt
securities in an aggregate principal amount of up to $750 million in one or more
separate series on terms to be determined at the time of sale. In June 1994,
USX issued $55 million of 6.70% Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding
Bonds due 2020 and 2024 to refinance Environmental Improvement Bonds.
In February 1994, USX sold 5,000,000 shares of Steel Stock to the public
for net proceeds of $201 million.
In March 1994, USX Capital LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of USX, sold $250
million of 8-3/4% Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Shares.
USX believes that its short-term and long-term liquidity is adequate to
satisfy its obligations as of June 30, 1994, and to complete currently
authorized capital spending programs. Future requirements for USX's business
needs, including the funding of capital expenditures, debt maturities for the
balance of 1994 and years 1995 and 1996 and amounts which may ultimately be paid
in connection with contingencies are expected to be financed by a combination of
internally generated funds, proceeds from the sale of stock, future borrowings
and other external financing sources.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Capital Expenditures
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Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment in the second
quarter and first six months of 1994 were $237 million and $399 million,
respectively, compared with $318 million and $524 million in the same periods in
1993. The declines from 1993 to 1994 in both periods primarily reflected lower
spending for the Marathon Group mainly due to decreased expenditures for
development of the East Brae Field and SAGE system in the United Kingdom and the
distillate hydrotreater complex at the Robinson, Illinois refinery. For further
details, see the Financial Statistics table.
In addition to the capital expenditures discussed above, USX's noncash
activities in the second quarter of 1994 included the issuance of a $42 million
purchase money note related to the acquisition of 36 gasoline
outlets/convenience stores from a petroleum retailer.
For the year 1994, capital expenditures are expected to total approximately
$1.1 billion. The slight decrease from 1993 is expected to result mainly from
lower spending for the Marathon Group, partially offset by higher spending for
the U. S. Steel Group. For details, see discussion of Capital Expenditures for
the Marathon Group, the U. S. Steel Group and the Delhi Group.
Contract commitments for capital expenditures at June 30, 1994, were $433
million, compared with $389 million at year-end 1993.
Environmental Matters, Contingencies and Commitments
- ----------------------------------------------------
USX has incurred and will continue to incur substantial capital, operating
and maintenance, and remediation expenditures as a result of environmental laws
and regulations. In recent years, these expenditures have increased primarily
due to required product reformulation and process changes in order to meet Clean
Air Act obligations, although ongoing compliance costs have also been
significant. To the extent these expenditures, as with all costs, are not
ultimately reflected in the prices of USX's products and services, operating
results will be adversely affected. USX believes that domestic competitors of
the U. S. Steel Group and substantially all the competitors of the Marathon
Group and the Delhi Group are subject to similar environmental laws and
regulations. However, the specific impact on each competitor may vary depending
on a number of factors, including the age and location of their operating
facilities, their production processes and the specific products and services
they provide.
USX has been notified that it is a potentially responsible party ("PRP") at
54 waste sites under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act ("CERCLA") as of June 30, 1994. In addition, there are 55 sites
where USX has received information requests or other indications that USX may be
a
PRP under CERCLA but where sufficient information is not presently available to
confirm the existence of liability or make any judgment as to the amount
thereof. There are also 81 additional sites, excluding retail gasoline
stations, where state governmental agencies or private parties are seeking
remediation under state environmental laws through discussions or litigation.
At many of these sites, USX is one of a number of parties involved and the total
cost of remediation, as well as
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
USX's share thereof, is frequently dependent upon the outcome of investigations
and remedial studies. The number of waste sites in and of itself does not
necessarily represent a relevant measure of liability because the nature and
extent of environmental concerns vary from site to site, and USX's share of
responsibility varies significantly.
USX accrues for environmental remediation activities when the
responsibility to remediate is probable and the amount of associated costs is
reasonably determinable. As environmental remediation matters proceed toward
ultimate resolution or as additional remediation obligations arise, charges in
excess of those previously accrued may be required.
USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of matters,
including laws and regulations relating to the environment (see Note 14 to the
consolidated financial statements for a discussion of certain of these matters).
The ultimate resolution of these contingencies could, individually or in the
aggregate, be material to the consolidated financial statements. However,
management believes that USX will remain a viable and competitive enterprise
even though it is possible that these contingencies could be resolved
unfavorably. See discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources herein.
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FINANCIAL STATISTICS
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($'s in Millions)
Second Quarter Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
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1994 1993 1994 1993
---- ---- ---- ----
SALES
Marathon Group $3,163 $3,103 $5,910 $6,057
U. S. Steel Group 1,534 1,427 2,918 2,635
Delhi Group 136 129 291 260
Eliminations (14) (12) (27) (25)
------ ------ ------ ------
Total $4,819 $4,647 $9,092 $8,927
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Marathon Group $156 $94 $382 $200
U. S. Steel Group 88 (387) 64 (352)
Delhi Group (46) 5 (44) 22
------ ------ ------ ------
Total $198 $(288) $402 $(130)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Marathon Group $164 $265 $277 $431
U. S. Steel Group 64 46 108 82
Delhi Group 9 7 14 11
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Total $237 $318 $399 $524
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Part I - Financial Information (Continued):
B. Marathon Group
MARATHON GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
-----------------------------------
Second Qtr. Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1994 1993 1994 1993*
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---
SALES $3,163 $3,103 $5,910 $6,057
OPERATING COSTS:
Cost of sales (excludes items shown below) 2,155 2,157 3,925 4,247
Inventory market valuation charge (credit) (93) 47 (221) 24
Selling, general and administrative expenses 86 78 164 160
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 182 175 353 350
Taxes other than income taxes 642 515 1,239 1,011
Exploration expenses 35 37 68 65
------- ------- ------- -------
Total operating costs 3,007 3,009 5,528 5,857
------- ------- ------- -------
OPERATING INCOME 156 94 382 200
Other income (loss) (4) 3 18 13
Interest and other financial income - 7 7 9
Interest and other financial costs (43) (72) (120) (140)
------- ------- ------- -------
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 109 32 287 82
Less provision for estimated income taxes 37 11 105 30
------- ------- ------- -------
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 72 21 182 52
Cumulative effect of changes in
accounting principles - - - (23)
------- ------- ------- -------
NET INCOME 72 21 182 29
Dividends on preferred stock (2) (1) (3) (3)
------- ------- ------- -------
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO MARATHON STOCK $70 $20 $179 $26
======= ======= ======= =======
<FN>
*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 25-29.
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MARATHON GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Continued) (Unaudited)
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
-----------------------------------------------
Second Qtr. Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1994 1993 1994 1993*
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Weighted average shares, in thousands:
- Primary 286,578 286,612 286,580 286,611
- Fully diluted 286,578 286,612 286,581 286,612
Primary and fully diluted:
Total income before cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles applicable
to Marathon Stock $.25 $.07 $.63 $.17
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting
principles - - - (.08)
Net income applicable to Marathon Stock .25 .07 .63 .09
<FN>
*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 25-29.
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MARATHON GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
---------------------------------
June 30 December 31
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $37 $185
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $3 and $3 418 337
Inventories 1,249 987
Other current assets 76 89
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Total current assets 1,780 1,598
Long-term receivables and other investments 292 317
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation, depletion and amortization of
$7,605 and $7,463 8,357 8,428
Prepaid pensions 269 263
Other noncurrent assets 222 200
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Total assets $10,920 $10,806
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $76 $1
Accounts payable 1,076 1,109
Payable to other groups 21 13
Payroll and benefits payable 95 85
Accrued taxes 141 294
Deferred income taxes 94 37
Accrued interest 96 106
Long-term debt due within one year 24 23
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Total current liabilities 1,623 1,668
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount 4,113 4,239
Long-term deferred income tax 1,255 1,223
Employee benefits 313 306
Deferred credits and other liabilities 241 260
Preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 182 -
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Total liabilities 7,727 7,696
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock 78 78
Common stockholders' equity 3,115 3,032
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Total stockholders' equity 3,193 3,110
------- -------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $10,920 $10,806
======= =======
<FN>
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 25-29.
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MARATHON GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
-----------------------------------
Six Months Ended
June 30
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993*
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $182 $29
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided from
operating activities:
Accounting principle changes - 23
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 353 350
Exploratory dry well costs 28 21
Inventory market valuation charge (credit) (221) 24
Pensions (9) (11)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 8 12
Deferred income taxes 84 11
Gain on disposal of assets (25) (5)
Changes in:
Current receivables - purchased from
the Delhi Group 3 3
- operating turnover (83) 35
Inventories (41) 6
Current accounts payable and accrued expenses (178) (346)
All other items - net 18 2
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Net cash provided from operating activities 119 154
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (277) (431)
Disposal of assets 32 102
All other items - net 10 (13)
------ ------
Net cash used in investing activities (235) (342)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Marathon Group activity - USX debt attributed to all
groups - net (108) 264
Attributed preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 176 -
Marathon Stock repurchased - (1)
Marathon Stock issued - 1
Dividends paid (100) (100)
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Net cash provided from (used in)
financing activities (32) 164
------ ------
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH - (1)
------ ------
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (148) (25)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 185 35
------ ------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $37 $10
====== ======
Cash used in operating activities included:
Interest and other financial costs paid (net of
amount capitalized) $(219) $(120)
Income taxes paid including settlements with other
groups (34) (73)
<FN>
*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 25-29.
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
--------------------------------------
(Unaudited)
1. The information furnished in these financial statements is unaudited but,
in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the periods covered. All such adjustments
are of a normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. These
financial statements, including selected notes, have been prepared in
accordance with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and do not include all of the information and disclosures
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. Additional information is contained in the USX Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993. Financial data for the
first six months of 1993 has been restated to reflect the adoption of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 112, "Employers' Accounting
for Postemployment Benefits" (SFAS No. 112), and Emerging Issues Task Force
Consensus No. 93-14, "Accounting for Multiple-Year Retrospectively Rated
Insurance Contracts" (EITF No. 93-14) (see Note 7).
The financial statements of the Marathon Group include the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows for the businesses of
Marathon Oil Company and certain other subsidiaries of USX, and a portion
of the corporate assets and liabilities and related transactions which are
not separately identified with ongoing operating units of USX. These
financial statements are prepared using the amounts included in the USX
consolidated financial statements. Corporate amounts reflected in these
financial statements are determined based upon methods which management
believes to be reasonable. The accounting policies applicable to the
preparation of the financial statements of the Marathon Group may be
modified or rescinded in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of
USX (Board), although the Board has no present intention to do so. The
Board may also adopt additional policies depending on the circumstances.
Although the financial statements of the Marathon Group, the U. S. Steel
Group and the Delhi Group separately report the assets, liabilities
(including contingent liabilities) and stockholders' equity of USX
attributed to each such group, such attribution does not affect legal title
to such assets and responsibility for such liabilities. Holders of USX-
Marathon Group Common Stock (Marathon Stock), USX-U. S. Steel Group Common
Stock (Steel Stock) and USX-Delhi Group Common Stock (Delhi Stock) are
holders of common stock of USX and continue to be subject to all the risks
associated with an investment in USX and all of its businesses and
liabilities. Financial impacts arising from any of the Marathon Group, the
U. S. Steel Group or the Delhi Group which affect the overall cost of USX's
capital could affect the results of operations and financial condition of
all groups. In addition, net losses of any group, as well as dividends or
distributions on any class of USX common stock or series of Preferred Stock
and repurchases of any class of USX common stock or certain series of
Preferred Stock, will reduce the funds of USX legally available for payment
of dividends on all classes of USX common stock. Accordingly, the USX
consolidated financial information should be read in connection with the
Marathon Group financial information.
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
2. The method of calculating net income per share for the Marathon Stock,
Steel Stock and Delhi Stock reflects the Board's intent that the separately
reported earnings and surplus of the Marathon Group, the U. S. Steel Group
and the Delhi Group, as determined consistent with the USX Certificate of
Incorporation, are available for payment of dividends to the respective
classes of stock, although legally available funds and liquidation
preferences of these classes of stock do not necessarily correspond with
these amounts.
Primary net income per share is calculated by adjusting net income for
dividend requirements of preferred stock and is based on the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents,
provided they are not antidilutive. Common stock equivalents result from
assumed exercise of stock options and surrender of stock appreciation
rights associated with stock options, where applicable.
Fully diluted net income per share assumes conversion of convertible
securities for the applicable periods outstanding and assumes exercise of
stock options and surrender of stock appreciation rights, provided, in each
case, the effect is not antidilutive.
3. Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost of
inventories of crude oil and refined products is determined under the last-
in, first-out (LIFO) method.
(In millions)
----------------------
June 30 December 31
1994 1993
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Crude oil and natural gas liquids $556 $522
Refined products and merchandise 808 796
Supplies and sundry items 103 108
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Total 1,467 1,426
Less inventory market valuation reserve 218 439
------ ------
Net inventory carrying value $1,249 $987
====== ======
The inventory market valuation reserve reflects the extent that the
recorded cost of crude oil and refined products inventories exceeds net
realizable value. The reserve is decreased to reflect increases in market
prices and inventory turnover and increased to reflect decreases in market
prices. Changes in the inventory market valuation reserve resulted in a
$221 million credit to operating income in the first six months of 1994
($93 million credit in the second quarter) and a $24 million charge against
operating income in the first six months of 1993 ($47 million charge in the
second quarter).
4. In the second quarter of 1994, payments of $123 million were made to settle
various state tax issues. As a result of these settlements, a net
favorable adjustment of $36 million was made to net income consisting of a
credit of $12 million in operating costs, a credit of $34 million in
interest and other financial costs and an income tax provision effect of
$10 million.
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
5. Other income (loss) in the first six months of 1994 included a pretax gain
of $25 million from disposal of assets ($3 million in the second quarter),
primarily related to the first quarter sale of certain domestic oil and gas
production properties. Also, the second quarter included the Delhi Group's
$10 million net loss applicable to the Marathon Group's approximate 33%
Retained Interest. The Delhi Group's loss mainly resulted from
restructuring charges.
6. The financial statement provision for estimated income taxes and related
tax payments or refunds have been reflected in the Marathon Group, the U.
S. Steel Group and the Delhi Group financial statements in accordance with
USX's tax allocation policy for such groups. In general, such policy
provides that the consolidated tax provision and related tax payments or
refunds are allocated among the Marathon Group, the U. S. Steel Group and
the Delhi Group for group financial statement purposes, based principally
upon the financial income, taxable amount, credits, preferences and other
amounts directly related to the respective groups.
The provision for estimated income taxes for the Marathon Group is based on
tax rates and amounts which recognize management's best estimate of current
and deferred tax assets and liabilities. Differences between the combined
interim tax provisions of the Marathon, U. S. Steel and Delhi Groups and
USX consolidated are allocated to each group based on the relationship of
the individual group provisions to the combined interim provisions.
7. In 1993, USX adopted SFAS No. 112 and EITF No. 93-14. The cumulative effect
of these changes in accounting principles decreased first quarter 1993 net
income by $17 million, net of $10 million income tax effect, for SFAS No.
112; and $6 million, net of $3 million income tax effect, for EITF No. 93-
14.
8. In the first quarter of 1994, USX Capital LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
USX, sold $250 million of 8-3/4% Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Shares
(MIPS). In accordance with the USX policy of managing most financial
activities on a centralized, consolidated basis, the proceeds from issuance
of the MIPS and the related financial costs (which are included in interest
and other financial costs) were attributed to all three groups in
proportion to their respective participation in USX centrally managed
financing activities.
9. The Marathon Group has entered into an agreement, subject to limited
recourse, to sell certain accounts receivable including accounts receivable
purchased from the Delhi Group. Payments are collected from the sold
accounts receivable; the collections are reinvested in new accounts
receivable for the buyers; and a yield based on defined short-term market
rates is transferred to the buyers. At June 30, 1994, the balance of sold
accounts receivable that had not been collected was $400 million. Buyers
have collection rights to recover payments from an amount of outstanding
receivables equal to 120% of the outstanding receivables purchased on a
nonrecourse basis; such overcollateralization cannot exceed $80 million.
In the event of a change in control of USX, as defined in the agreement,
the Marathon Group may be required to forward payments collected on sold
accounts receivable to the buyers.
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
10. USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments relating to the Marathon Group
involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to
the environment. Certain of these matters are discussed below. The
ultimate resolution of these contingencies could, individually or in the
aggregate, be material to the Marathon Group financial statements.
However, management believes that USX will remain a viable and competitive
enterprise even though it is possible that these contingencies could be
resolved unfavorably to the Marathon Group. See discussion of Liquidity
and Capital Resources in USX Consolidated Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The Marathon Group is subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws and
regulations relating to the environment. These laws generally provide for
control of pollutants released into the environment and require responsible
parties to undertake remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites.
Penalties may be imposed for noncompliance. The Marathon Group provides
for remediation costs and penalties when the responsibility to remediate is
probable and the amount of associated costs is reasonably determinable.
Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with completion of a
feasibility study or the commitment to a formal plan of action. At June
30, 1994, accrued liabilities for remediation and platform abandonment
totaled $161 million. It is not presently possible to estimate the
ultimate amount of all remediation costs that might be incurred or the
penalties that may be imposed.
For a number of years, the Marathon Group has made substantial capital
expenditures to bring existing facilities into compliance with various laws
relating to the environment. In 1993 and 1992, such capital expenditures
totaled $123 million and $240 million, respectively. The Marathon Group
anticipates making additional such expenditures in the future; however, the
exact amounts and timing of such expenditures are uncertain because of the
continuing evolution of specific regulatory requirements.
By reason of Executive Orders and related regulations under which the U.S.
Government is continuing economic sanctions against Libya, the Marathon
Group was required to discontinue performing its Libyan petroleum contracts
on June 30, 1986. In June 1989, the Department of the Treasury authorized
the Marathon Group to resume performing under those contracts. Pursuant to
that authorization, the Marathon Group has engaged the Libyan National Oil
Company and the Secretary of Petroleum in continuing negotiations to
determine when and on what basis they are willing to allow the Marathon
Group to resume realizing revenue from the Marathon Group's investment of
$108 million in
Libya. The Marathon Group is uncertain when these negotiations can be
completed or how the negotiations will be affected by the United Nations'
sanctions against Libya.
Guarantees by USX of the liabilities of affiliated and other entities of
the Marathon Group totaled $18 million at June 30, 1994.
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
10. (Continued)
At June 30, 1994, the Marathon Group's pro rata share of obligations of
LOOP INC. and various pipeline affiliates secured by throughput and
deficiency agreements totaled $205 million. Under the agreements, the
Marathon Group is required to advance funds if the affiliates are unable to
service debt. Any such advances are prepayments of future transportation
charges.
At June 30, 1994, contract commitments for the Marathon Group's capital
expenditures for property, plant and equipment totaled $314 million
compared with $284 million at December 31, 1993.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
The Marathon Group includes Marathon Oil Company and certain other
subsidiaries of USX which are engaged in worldwide exploration, production,
transportation and marketing of crude oil and natural gas; and domestic
refining, marketing and transportation of petroleum products. The following
discussion should be read in conjunction with the second quarter 1994 USX
consolidated financial information and the Marathon Group financial statements
and selected notes.
Results of Operations
- ---------------------
The Marathon Group reported net income of $72 million, or $.25 per share,
in the second quarter of 1994, compared to net income of $21 million, or $.07
per share, in the same quarter of 1993. The Marathon Group had net income of
$182 million, or $.63 per share, in the first six months of 1994. Net income in
the first six months of 1993 was $29 million, or $.09 per share, as restated to
reflect the unfavorable $23 million ($.08 per share) cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles.
The second quarter 1994 sales were $3,163 million, compared with $3,103
million in the second quarter of 1993. The slight improvement primarily
reflected increased excise taxes and higher volumes of refined product matching
buy/sell transactions, partially offset by lower refined product prices,
including prices of matching buy/sell transactions. Sales in the first six
months of 1994 were $5,910 million, compared with $6,057 million in the first
six months of 1993. The slight decrease primarily reflected lower prices of
refined products and worldwide liquid hydrocarbons, including prices of matching
buy/sell transactions, partially offset by increased excise taxes and higher
volumes of refined product matching buy/sell transactions. Matching buy/sell
transactions and excise taxes are included in both sales and operating costs,
resulting in no effect on operating income. Higher excise taxes were the
predominant factor in the increase in taxes other than income taxes which
totaled $642 million and $1,239 million in the second quarter and first six
months of 1994, respectively, compared with $515 million and $1,011 million in
the same periods in 1993.
Operating income was $156 million in the second quarter of 1994, compared
with operating income of $94 million in the second quarter of 1993. Second
quarter operating income included a favorable noncash effect of $93 million in
1994 and a $47 million unfavorable noncash effect in 1993 resulting from changes
in the inventory market valuation reserve. The inventory market valuation
reserve reflects the extent to which the recorded costs of crude oil and refined
product inventories exceed net realizable value. Subsequent changes to the
inventory market valuation reserve are dependent on changes in future crude oil
and refined product price levels and inventory turnover. The following
discussion of second quarter results excludes the effects of the changes in the
inventory market valuation reserve.
Operating income in the second quarter of 1994 decreased $78 million from
the second quarter of 1993. The 55% decrease was primarily due to lower refined
product margins, employee reorganization charges of $27 million and lower
worldwide liquid hydrocarbon prices. These decreases were partially offset by
reduced worldwide production operating expenses and a $12 million favorable
effect resulting from settlement of various state production taxes. The $27
million employee reorganization charge included $11 million for worldwide
production and exploration;
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
$10 million for refining, marketing and transportation; and $6 million for
administrative. These charges related to employee severance and relocation
costs associated with work force reduction programs. Employee reorganization
charges during the remainder of the year are not expected to be material.
Annual pretax reductions in employment costs and associated overhead costs of
approximately $80 million are expected to be realized after full implementation
of the work force reduction programs in place during 1994.
Operating income from worldwide exploration and production was $59 million
in the second quarter of 1994, compared with $37 million in the second quarter
of 1993. Domestic exploration and production operating income was $51 million
in the second quarter of 1994, compared with $43 million in the second quarter
of 1993. The 19% increase in domestic exploration and production operating
income was primarily due to a $12 million favorable effect resulting from
settlement of various state production taxes and increased natural gas volumes
and prices, partially offset by lower liquid hydrocarbon prices, which declined
$1.77 per barrel from the year-earlier period.
International exploration and production operating income was $8 million in
the second quarter of 1994, compared with a loss of $6 million in the second
quarter of 1993. The increase was primarily due to reduced operating expenses
and reduced exploration expenses, partially offset by lower liquid hydrocarbon
prices, which declined $1.77 per barrel from the year-earlier period.
Operating income from refining, marketing and transportation operations was
$29 million in the second quarter of 1994, compared with $118 million in the
second quarter of 1993. The significant decrease was predominantly due to lower
refined product margins primarily resulting from lower selling prices.
In the first six months of 1994, operating income was $382 million,
compared to operating income of $200 million in the first six months of 1993.
The first six months included a $221 million favorable noncash effect in 1994
and a $24 million unfavorable noncash effect in 1993 resulting from changes in
the inventory market valuation reserve. Excluding the effects of these changes
in the inventory market valuation reserve, operating income in the first six
months of 1994 decreased $63 million from the first six months of 1993. The
decrease was primarily due to lower worldwide liquid hydrocarbon prices and $29
million for employee reorganization charges, partially offset by reduced
worldwide production operating expenses.
Other income of $18 million was recorded in the first six months of 1994,
compared with other income of $13 million in the first six months of 1993. The
increase was predominantly due to the sale of certain domestic oil and gas
production properties in the first quarter of 1994. This increase was partially
offset by the Delhi Group's $10 million net loss applicable to the Marathon
Group's approximate 33% Retained Interest. The Delhi Group reported a second
quarter 1994 net loss, predominantly as the result of restructuring charges
related to planned asset dispositions. See Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the Delhi Group.
Interest and other financial costs were $120 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with $140 million in the first six months of 1993. The
decrease
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
mainly reflected a $34 million favorable effect resulting from settlement of
various state tax issues in the second quarter of 1994.
Outlook
- -------
During 1994, crude oil prices strengthened in the second quarter and
continued to rise in July. The Marathon Group's posted price for West Texas
Intermediate, a benchmark crude oil, averaged $18.30 per barrel in July,
compared to a second quarter average of $16.38 per barrel. The outlook
regarding prices and costs for the Marathon Group's principal products is
largely dependent upon world market developments for crude oil and refined
products. Market conditions in the petroleum industry are cyclical and subject
to global economics and political events.
In June 1994, the Russian Government and Sakhalin Energy Investment Company
Ltd., a joint venture company in which Marathon Oil Company has a 30% interest,
signed a production sharing contract relating to the development of the Lunskoye
gas field and the Piltun-Astokhskoye oil field offshore Sakhalin Island. Any
further commitment will be conditioned upon the adoption of a set of laws,
regulations and permits by the necessary Russian authorities such that the
production sharing contract can be implemented.
In June 1994, the second gas recycling compressor train began service, and
commissioning has been essentially completed at the East Brae Field in the
United Kingdom North Sea. Peak production of 115,000 gross barrels per day is
anticipated in August, earlier than originally planned. In addition, movement
of gas into the SAGE gas pipeline began in July 1994, and sales are expected to
commence in October 1994 at an average gross rate of 310 million cubic feet per
day. Marathon Oil Company owns a 39.1% revenue interest in the East Brae Field
and an approximate 20% interest in the SAGE system.
In August 1994, the Marathon Group signed a definitive agreement to sell
the assets of Emro Propane Company to MAPCO Natural Gas Liquids (MAPCO). The
transaction consists primarily of cash, and the transfer of 38 of MAPCO's
gasoline outlets/convenience stores and one truck stop to the Marathon Group.
Closing of the transaction is expected in the third quarter of 1994.
In the third quarter of 1994, the Marathon Group signed two definitive
agreements to purchase a total of 54 gasoline outlets/convenience stores in
Tennessee and Michigan from petroleum retailers. Closing of the transactions
are expected in the fourth quarter of 1994.
The Marathon Group announced the closure of its Lubricants and Tires,
Batteries and Accessories supply facility in Robinson, Illinois on or about
October 31, 1994. Marathon brand and company-operated retail outlets will be
supplied with lubricants by third-party vendors. The costs related to the
closure are not expected to have a material effect on the Marathon Group's
operating results.
Cash Flows
- ----------
Net cash provided from operating activities was $119 million in the first
six months of 1994, compared with $154 million in the first six months of 1993.
The
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MARATHON GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
first six months of 1994 included second quarter payments of $123 million
related to settlement of various state tax issues. Excluding these payments,
net cash flows from operating activities in the first six months of 1994
increased $88 million from the first six months of 1993.
Proceeds from the disposal of assets were $32 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with $102 million in the first six months of 1993. The
first six months of 1993 reflected the sale/leaseback of interests in two LNG
tankers. In addition, amounts in both periods reflected proceeds from the sales
of various domestic oil and gas production properties.
Financial obligations increased $68 million in the first six months of
1994, reflecting net cash flows used in investing activities and dividends paid
during the period, partially offset by net cash provided from operating
activities and a reduction in attributed cash and cash equivalents. Financial
obligations consist of the Marathon Group's portion of USX debt and preferred
stock of a consolidated subsidiary attributed to all three groups.
For discussion of USX's liquidity and capital resources, see USX
Consolidated Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Capital Expenditures
- --------------------
Marathon Group capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment in
the second quarter and first six months of 1994 were $164 million and $277
million, respectively, compared with $265 million and $431 million in the same
periods in 1993. The decline in both periods was primarily due to decreased
expenditures for development of the East Brae Field and SAGE system in the
United Kingdom and the distillate hydrotreater complex at the Robinson, Illinois
refinery.
In addition to the capital expenditures discussed above, the Marathon
Group's noncash activities in the second quarter of 1994 included the issuance
of a $42 million purchase money note related to the acquisition of 36 gasoline
outlets/convenience stores from a petroleum retailer.
For the year 1994, capital expenditures are expected to decrease from $910
million in 1993 by approximately $100 million mainly reflecting decreased
expenditures for development of the East Brae Field and SAGE system in the
United Kingdom.
Contract commitments for capital expenditures at June 30, 1994 were $314
million, compared with $284 million at year-end 1993.
Environmental Matters, Contingencies and Commitments
- ----------------------------------------------------
The Marathon Group has incurred and will continue to incur substantial
capital, operating and maintenance, and remediation expenditures as a result of
environmental laws and regulations. In recent years, these expenditures have
increased primarily due to required product reformulation and process changes in
order to meet Clean Air Act obligations, although ongoing compliance costs have
also been significant. To the extent these expenditures, as with all costs, are
not
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MARATHON GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
ultimately reflected in the prices of the Marathon Group's products and
services, operating results will be adversely affected. The Marathon Group
believes that substantially all of its competitors are subject to similar
environmental laws and regulations. However, the specific impact on each
competitor may vary depending on a number of factors, including the age and
location of their operating facilities, their production processes and whether
or not they are engaged in the petrochemical business or the marine
transportation of crude oil.
USX has been notified that it is a potentially responsible party ("PRP") at
9 waste sites related to the Marathon Group under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") as of June 30,
1994. In addition, there are 26 sites related to the Marathon Group where USX
has received information requests or other indications that USX may be a PRP
under CERCLA but
where sufficient information is not presently available to confirm the existence
of liability or make any judgment as to the amount thereof. There are also 65
additional sites, excluding retail gasoline stations, related to the Marathon
Group where state governmental agencies or private parties are seeking
remediation under state environmental laws through discussions or litigation.
At many of these sites, USX is one of a number of parties involved and the total
cost of remediation, as well as USX's share thereof, is frequently dependent
upon the outcome of investigations and remedial studies. The number of waste
sites in and of itself does not necessarily represent a relevant measure of
liability because the nature and extent of environmental concerns vary from site
to site, and USX's share of responsibility varies significantly.
The Marathon Group accrues for environmental remediation activities when
the responsibility to remediate is probable and the amount of associated costs
is reasonably determinable. As environmental remediation matters proceed toward
ultimate resolution or as additional remediation obligations arise, charges in
excess of those previously accrued may be required.
USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments relating to the Marathon Group
involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to the
environment (see Note 10 to the Marathon Group financial statements for a
discussion of certain of these matters). The ultimate resolution of these
contingencies could, individually or in the aggregate, be material to the
Marathon Group financial statements. However, management believes that USX will
remain a viable and competitive enterprise even though it is possible that these
contingencies could be resolved unfavorably to the Marathon Group. See
discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources in USX Consolidated Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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MARATHON GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS
---------------------------------
($'s in Millions)
Second Quarter Six Months
Ended June 30 Ended June 30
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1994 1993 1994 1993
---- ---- ---- ----
SALES $3,163 $3,103 $5,910 $6,057
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Exploration & Production
Domestic $51 $43 $66 $104
International 8 (6) 10 4
Refining, Marketing & Transportation. 29 118 126 150
Gas Gathering & Processing (1) - - 1
Administrative (24) (14) (41) (35)
Inventory Market Val. Res. Adjustment 93 (47) 221 (24)
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Marathon Group $156 $94 $382 $200
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $164 $265 $277 $431
EXPLORATION EXPENSES $35 $37 $68 $65
OPERATING STATISTICS
Net Liquid Hydrocarbon Production (a):
Domestic 109.1 111.5 109.8 112.2
International 53.0 45.7 50.9 44.7
------ ------ ------ ------
Worldwide 162.1 157.2 160.7 156.9
Net Natural Gas Production (b):
Domestic 570.8 519.4 571.6 543.8
International 364.6 368.6 389.0 381.0
------ ------ ------ ------
Worldwide 935.4 888.0 960.6 924.8
Average Sales Prices:
Liquid Hydrocarbons (per Bbl)
Domestic $14.21 $15.98 $12.70 $15.92
International 15.60 17.37 14.80 17.42
Natural Gas (per Mcf)
Domestic $2.06 $1.97 $2.07 $1.92
International 1.45 1.59 1.45 1.57
Crude Oil Refined (a) 531.5 566.5 486.4 554.0
Refined Products Sold (a) 759.2 717.5 722.8 712.0
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<FN>
(a) Thousands of barrels per day
(b) Millions of cubic feet per day
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Part I - Financial Information (Continued):
C. U. S. Steel Group
U. S. STEEL GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
------------------------------------
Second Qtr. Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1994 1993* 1994 1993*
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---
SALES $1,534 $1,427 $2,918 $2,635
OPERATING COSTS:
Cost of sales (excludes items shown below) 1,343 1,712 2,646 2,791
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (credits) (31) (30) (61) (63)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 80 80 158 156
Taxes other than income taxes 54 52 111 103
------- ------- ------- -------
Total operating costs 1,446 1,814 2,854 2,987
------- ------- ------- -------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 88 (387) 64 (352)
Other income 27 100 32 127
Interest and other financial income 3 6 6 11
Interest and other financial costs (37) (223) (75) (271)
------- ------- ------- -------
TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 81 (504) 27 (485)
Less provision (credit) for estimated
income taxes 25 (168) 6 (159)
------- ------- ------- -------
TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT
OF CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 56 (336) 21 (326)
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle - - - (69)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) 56 (336) 21 (395)
Dividends on preferred stock (7) (7) (13) (9)
------- ------- ------- -------
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO STEEL STOCK $49 $(343) $8 $(404)
======= ======= ======= =======
<FN>
*Restated as a result of the adoption of a new accounting standard.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on page 40-44.
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U. S. STEEL GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Continued) (Unaudited)
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
-----------------------------------------------
Second Qtr. Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1994 1993* 1994 1993*
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Weighted average shares, in thousands:
- Primary 75,490 60,053 74,579 59,973
- Fully diluted 78,929 60,053 74,579 59,973
Primary:
Total income (loss) before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle applicable
to Steel Stock $.65 $(5.71) $.11 $(5.60)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle - - - (1.15)
Net income (loss) applicable to Steel Stock .65 (5.71) .11 (6.75)
Fully diluted:
Total income (loss) before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle applicable
to Steel Stock $.64 $(5.71) $.11 $(5.60)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle - - - (1.15)
Net income (loss) applicable to Steel Stock .64 (5.71) .11 (6.75)
<FN>
*Restated as a result of the adoption of a new accounting standard.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 40-44.
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U. S. STEEL GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
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June 30 December 31
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $38 $79
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $5 and $5 512 583
Receivable from other groups 21 13
Inventories 645 629
Deferred income tax benefits 304 269
Other current assets 2 2
------ ------
Total current assets 1,522 1,575
Long-term receivables and other investments,
less reserves of $22 and $22 657 685
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation, depletion and amortization of
$6,092 and $5,984 2,606 2,653
Long-term deferred income tax benefits 471 538
Prepaid pensions 1,153 1,084
Other noncurrent assets 87 81
------ ------
Total assets $6,496 $6,616
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $25 $-
Accounts payable 653 1,048
Payroll and benefits payable 341 349
Accrued taxes 193 180
Accrued interest 32 33
Long-term debt due within one year 12 11
------ ------
Total current liabilities 1,256 1,621
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount 1,524 1,540
Employee benefits 2,533 2,491
Deferred credits and other liabilities 323 347
Preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 64 -
------ ------
Total liabilities 5,700 5,999
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock 32 32
Common stockholders' equity 764 585
------ ------
Total stockholders' equity 796 617
------ ------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $6,496 $6,616
====== ======
<FN>
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 40-44.
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U. S. STEEL GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended
June 30
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993*
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $21 $(395)
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided from
(used in) operating activities:
Accounting principle change - 69
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 158 156
Pensions (74) (115)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 37 74
Deferred income taxes 29 (221)
Gain on disposal of assets (7) (136)
Changes in:
Current receivables - sold - 60
- operating turnover 64 (113)
Inventories (15) (31)
Current accounts payable and accrued expenses (387) 800
All other items - net (8) (31)
------ ------
Net cash provided from (used in)
operating activities (182) 117
------ ------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (108) (82)
Disposal of assets 13 150
All other items - net 8 (14)
------ ------
Net cash provided from (used in)
investing activities (87) 54
------ ------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
U. S. Steel Group activity - debt attributed to all
groups - net 7 (468)
Specifically attributed debt:
Borrowings 4 5
Repayments (5) (13)
Attributed preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 62 -
Preferred stock issued - 336
Steel Stock issued 209 9
Dividends paid (49) (38)
------ ------
Net cash provided from (used in)
financing activities 228 (169)
------ ------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (41) 2
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 79 22
------ ------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $38 $24
====== ======
Cash used in operating activities included:
Interest and other financial costs paid (net
of amount capitalized) $(124) $(84)
Income taxes refunded including settlements
with other groups 37 21
<FN>
*Restated as a result of the adoption of a new accounting standard.
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 40-44.
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U. S. STEEL GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(Unaudited)
1. The information furnished in these financial statements is unaudited but,
in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the periods covered. All such adjustments
are of a normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. These
financial statements, including selected notes, have been prepared in
accordance with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and do not include all of the information and disclosures
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. Additional information is contained in the USX Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993. Financial data for the
first six months of 1993 has been restated to reflect the adoption of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 112, "Employers' Accounting
for Postemployment Benefits" (SFAS No. 112) (see Note 8).
The financial statements of the U. S. Steel Group include the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows for all businesses of USX
other than the businesses, assets and liabilities included in the Marathon
Group or the Delhi Group, and a portion of the corporate assets and
liabilities and related transactions which are not separately identified
with ongoing operating units of USX. These financial statements are
prepared using the amounts included in the USX consolidated financial
statements. Corporate amounts reflected in these financial statements are
determined based upon methods which management believes to be reasonable.
The accounting policies applicable to the preparation of the financial
statements of the U.S. Steel Group may be modified or rescinded in the sole
discretion of the Board of Directors of USX (Board), although the Board has
no present intention to do so. The Board may also adopt additional
policies depending on the circumstances.
Although the financial statements of the U. S. Steel Group, the Marathon
Group and the Delhi Group separately report the assets, liabilities
(including contingent liabilities) and stockholders' equity of USX
attributed to each such group, such attribution does not affect legal title
to such assets and responsibility for such liabilities. Holders of USX-
U. S. Steel Group Common Stock (Steel Stock), USX-Marathon Group Common
Stock (Marathon Stock) and USX-Delhi Group Common Stock (Delhi Stock) are
holders of common stock of USX and continue to be subject to all the risks
associated with an investment in USX and all of its businesses and
liabilities. Financial impacts arising from any of the U. S. Steel Group,
the Marathon Group or the Delhi Group which affect the overall cost of
USX's capital could affect the results of operations and financial
condition of all groups. In addition, net losses of any group, as well as
dividends or distributions on any class of USX common stock or series of
Preferred Stock and repurchases of any class of USX common stock or certain
series of Preferred Stock, will reduce the funds of USX legally available
for payment of dividends on all classes of common stock. Accordingly, the
USX consolidated financial information should be read in connection with
the U. S. Steel Group financial information.
2. The method of calculating net income (loss) per share for the Steel Stock,
Marathon Stock and Delhi Stock reflects the Board's intent that the
separately reported earnings and surplus of the U. S. Steel Group, the
Marathon Group and the Delhi Group, as determined consistent with the USX
Certificate of
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
--------------------------------------------------
(Unaudited)
2. (Continued)
Incorporation, are available for payment of dividends to the respective
classes of stock, although legally available funds and liquidation
preferences of these classes of stock do not necessarily correspond with
these amounts.
Primary net income (loss) per share is calculated by adjusting net income
(loss) for dividend requirements of preferred stock and is based on the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus common stock
equivalents, provided they are not antidilutive. Common stock equivalents
result from assumed exercise of stock options and surrender of stock
appreciation rights associated with stock options, where applicable.
Fully diluted net income (loss) per share assumes conversion of convertible
securities for the applicable periods outstanding and assumes exercise of
stock options and surrender of stock appreciation rights provided, in each
case, the effect is not antidilutive.
3. Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost of
inventories is determined primarily under the last-in, first-out (LIFO)
method.
(In millions)
-----------------------
June 30 December 31
1994 1993
-------- -----------
Raw materials $101 $108
Semi-finished products 331 329
Finished products 134 125
Supplies and sundry items 79 67
---- ----
Total $645 $629
==== ====
Cost of sales was reduced by $10 million in the first six months of 1993
($4 million increase in the second quarter of 1993) as a result of
liquidations of LIFO inventories (immaterial in the 1994 periods).
4. Pretax income (loss) in the second quarter and first six months of 1993
included a $619 million charge for the Lower Lake Erie Iron Ore Antitrust
Litigation against a former USX subsidiary, the Bessemer & Lake Erie
Railroad (B&LE). Charges of $438 million were included in operating costs
and $181 million included in interest and other financial costs. The
effect on net income (loss) was $403 million unfavorable ($6.71 per share).
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
5. Operating income (loss) included net periodic pension credits of $61
million and $103 million in the first six months of 1994 and 1993,
respectively, ($31 million and $52 million in the second quarter of 1994
and 1993, respectively). These pension credits are primarily noncash and
for the most part are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, which is
reflected in the calculation of net periodic pension credits, was reduced
to 9% in 1994 from 10% in 1993.
6. Other income in the first six months of 1993 included a pretax gain of $136
million from disposal of assets ($98 million in the second quarter,
including the sale of the Cumberland coal mine).
7. The financial statement provision for estimated income taxes and related
tax payments or refunds have been reflected in the U. S. Steel Group, the
Marathon Group and the Delhi Group financial statements in accordance with
USX's tax allocation policy for such groups. In general, such policy
provides that the consolidated tax provision and related tax payments or
refunds are allocated among the U. S. Steel Group, the Marathon Group and
the Delhi Group for group financial statement purposes, based principally
upon the financial income, taxable amount, credits, preferences and other
amounts directly related to the respective groups.
The provision (credit) for estimated income taxes for the U. S. Steel Group
is based on tax rates and amounts which recognize management's best
estimate of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities. Differences
between the combined interim tax provisions of the U. S. Steel, Marathon
and Delhi Groups and USX consolidated are allocated to each group based on
the relationship of the individual group provisions to the combined interim
provisions.
8. In 1993, USX adopted SFAS No. 112. The cumulative effect of this change in
accounting principle decreased first quarter 1993 net income of the U. S.
Steel Group by $69 million, net of $40 million income tax effect.
9. In the first quarter of 1994, USX sold 5,000,000 shares of USX-U. S. Steel
Group Common Stock to the public for net proceeds of $201 million, which
have been reflected in their entirety in the financial statements of the U.
S. Steel Group.
In the first quarter of 1994, USX Capital LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
USX, sold $250 million of 8-3/4% Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Shares
(MIPS). In accordance with the USX policy of managing most financial
activities on a centralized, consolidated basis, the proceeds from issuance
of the MIPS and the related financial costs (which are included in interest
and other financial costs) were attributed to all three groups in
proportion to their respective participation in USX centrally managed
financing activities.
10. The U. S. Steel Group has entered into an agreement to sell certain
accounts receivable subject to limited recourse. Payments are collected
from the sold accounts receivable; the collections are reinvested in new
accounts receivable for the buyers; and a yield based on defined short-term
market rates is transferred to the buyers. At June 30, 1994, the balance
of sold accounts receivable that had not been collected was $340 million.
Buyers have
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
10. (Continued)
collection rights to recover payments from an amount of outstanding
receivables equal to 120% of the outstanding receivables purchased on a
nonrecourse basis; such overcollateralization cannot exceed $70 million.
In the event of a change in control of USX, as defined in the agreement,
the U. S. Steel Group may be required to forward payments collected on sold
accounts receivable to the buyers.
Prior to 1993, USX Credit, a division of USX, sold certain of its loans
receivable subject to limited recourse. USX Credit continues to collect
payments from the loans and transfer to the buyers principal collected plus
yield based on defined short-term market rates. At June 30, 1994, the
balance of sold loans receivable subject to recourse was $176 million. As
of June 30, 1994, USX Credit had outstanding loan commitments of $31
million. USX Credit is not actively making new loan commitments. In the
event of a change in control of USX, as defined in the agreement, the U. S.
Steel Group may be required to provide cash collateral in the amount of the
uncollected loans receivable to assure compliance with the limited recourse
provisions.
11. USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of matters
including laws and regulations relating to the environment. Certain of
these matters are discussed below. The ultimate resolution of these
contingencies could, individually or in the aggregate, be material to the
U. S. Steel Group financial statements. However, management believes that
USX will remain a viable and competitive enterprise even though it is
possible that these contingencies could be resolved unfavorably to the U.
S. Steel Group. See discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources in USX
Consolidated Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.
In the first half of 1994, USX paid $367 million to settle substantially
all of the remaining judgments against the B&LE in the Lower Lake Erie Iron
Ore Antitrust Litigation. Two remaining plaintiffs in this case have had
their damage claims remanded for retrial. A new trial may result in awards
more or less than the original asserted claims of $8 million and would be
subject to trebling.
On November 3, 1992, the United States District Court for the District of
Utah Central Division issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in Pickering v.
USX relating to pension and compensation claims by approximately 1,900
employees of USX's former Geneva (Utah) Works. Although the court
dismissed a number of the claims by the plaintiffs, it found that USX had
violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by interfering with
the accrual of pension benefits of certain employees and amending a benefit
plan to reduce the accrual of future benefits without proper notice to plan
participants. Further proceedings were held to determine damages and,
pending the court's determinations, USX may appeal. Plaintiffs' counsel
has been reported as estimating plaintiffs' anticipated recovery to be in
excess of $100 million.
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(Unaudited)
11.(Continued)
USX believes actual damages will be substantially less than plaintiffs'
estimates. In the first quarter of 1994, USX entered into settlement
agreements with 208 plaintiffs providing for releases of liability against
USX and the aggregate payment of approximately $1 million by USX. An order
dismissing these plaintiffs from the case with prejudice was entered on
May 31, 1994.
The U. S. Steel Group is subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws
and regulations relating to the environment. These laws generally provide
for control of pollutants released into the environment and require
responsible parties to undertake remediation of hazardous waste disposal
sites. Penalties may be imposed for noncompliance. The U. S. Steel Group
provides for remediation costs and penalties when the responsibility to
remediate is probable and the amount of associated costs is reasonably
determinable. Generally, the timing of these accruals coincide with
completion of a feasibility study or the commitment to a formal plan of
action. At June 30, 1994, accrued liabilities for remediation and mine
reclamation totaled $157 million. It is not presently possible to estimate
the ultimate amount of all remediation costs that might be incurred or the
penalties that may be imposed.
For a number of years, the U. S. Steel Group has made substantial capital
expenditures to bring existing facilities into compliance with various laws
relating to the environment. In 1993 and 1992, such capital expenditures
totaled $53 million and $52 million, respectively. The U. S. Steel Group
anticipates making additional such expenditures in the future; however, the
exact amounts and timing of such expenditures are uncertain because of the
continuing evolution of specific regulatory requirements.
Guarantees by USX of the liabilities of affiliated entities of the U. S.
Steel Group totaled $195 million at June 30, 1994. In the event that any
defaults of guaranteed liabilities occur, USX has access to its interest in
the assets of the affiliates to reduce U. S. Steel Group losses resulting
from these guarantees. As of June 30, 1994, the largest guarantee for a
single affiliate was $96 million.
At June 30, 1994, contract commitments for the U. S. Steel Group's capital
expenditures for property, plant and equipment totaled $119 million
compared with $105 million at December 31, 1993.
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U. S. STEEL GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
The U. S. Steel Group includes U. S. Steel, which is primarily engaged in
the production and sale of a wide range of steel mill products, coke and
taconite pellets. The U. S. Steel Group also includes the management of mineral
resources, domestic coal mining, engineering and consulting services and
technology licensing (together with U. S. Steel, the "Steel and Related
Businesses"). Other businesses that are part of the U. S. Steel Group include
real estate development and management, fencing products, leasing and financing
activities and a majority interest in a titanium metal products company. The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the second quarter 1994
USX consolidated financial information and the U. S. Steel Group financial
statements and selected notes.
Results of Operations
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The U. S. Steel Group reported net income of $56 million, or $.65 per
share, in the second quarter of 1994, compared with a restated net loss of $336
million, or $5.71 per share, in the same quarter of 1993. The U. S. Steel Group
had net income of $21 million, or $.11 per share, in the first six months of
1994. The net loss in the first six months of 1993 was $395 million, or $6.75
per share, as restated to reflect the unfavorable $69 million ($1.15 per share)
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
Second quarter 1994 sales totaled $1.5 billion, compared with $1.4 billion
in the same quarter last year. The $107 million increase mainly reflected
higher steel shipment volumes and prices and increased project revenues from
engineering and consulting services. Sales in the first six months of 1994
totaled $2.9 billion, compared with $2.6 billion in the first six months of
1993. The $283 million improvement mainly resulted from higher steel shipment
volumes and prices, increased project revenues from engineering and consulting
services and higher commercial shipments of coke. These were partially offset
by lower commercial shipments of coal due primarily to the sale of the
Cumberland Mine in June 1993.
The U. S. Steel Group reported operating income of $88 million in the
second quarter of 1994, compared with a restated operating loss of $387 million
in the same quarter of 1993. The operating loss in the second quarter of 1993
included a $438 million charge for the Lower Lake Erie Iron Ore Antitrust
Litigation against the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad (B&LE), a former USX
subsidiary. Excluding the effect of this charge, second quarter 1994 operating
income improved by $37 million from the second quarter of 1993 primarily due to
improved results from Steel & Related Businesses. The following discussion of
second quarter results excludes the effect of the B&LE litigation charge.
Steel and Related Businesses reported operating income of $64 million in
the second quarter of 1994, compared with operating income of $23 million in the
same quarter last year. Second quarter results in 1993 benefited from an $11
million favorable effect from the utilization of funds from previously
established insurance reserves to pay for certain employee insurance benefits.
Excluding this favorable effect, second quarter 1994 operating income for Steel
and Related Businesses increased $52 million from the second quarter of 1993.
The improvement was predominantly due to higher average prices for steel
products, as well as improved results from raw materials operations, decreased
maintenance expense and higher steel shipment volumes. These favorable items
were partially offset by higher pension and labor costs and unfavorable effects
resulting from a planned pickle line
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
outage at Gary (IN) Works. The increase in pension costs was primarily due to a
lower assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets and enhanced pension
benefits under the new labor agreement with the United Steelworkers of America.
Other Businesses had an operating loss of $3 million in the second quarter
of 1994, unchanged from the second quarter of 1993.
Operating income from Administrative, which includes pension credits, other
postretirement benefit costs and certain other expenses principally attributable
to former business units of the U. S. Steel Group, as well as the portion of USX
corporate general and administrative costs allocated to the U. S. Steel Group,
totaled $27 million in the second quarter of 1994, compared with $31 million in
the second quarter of 1993.
The U. S. Steel Group reported operating income of $64 million in the first
six months of 1994, compared with a restated operating loss of $352 million in
the same period of 1993. The operating loss in the first six months of 1993
included a $438 million charge for the B&LE litigation and benefited from a $39
million favorable effect from the utilization of funds from previously
established insurance reserves to pay for certain employee insurance benefits.
Excluding these items, operating income in the first six months of 1994
increased $17 million from the first six months of 1993. The increase primarily
reflected higher steel shipment volumes and prices, partially offset by higher
pension, labor and scrap metal costs and the adverse effects of outages at Mon
Valley (PA) Works and Gary Works.
Other income in the first six months of 1993 included a pretax gain of $136
million from the disposal of assets ($98 million in the second quarter),
including the sales of the Cumberland coal mine and an investment in an
insurance company. Excluding gains from asset sales, the increases in other
income from 1993 to 1994 for the second quarter and first six months resulted
mainly from improved earnings from equity affiliates.
Net interest and other financial costs in the second quarter and first half
of 1993 included $181 million of interest expense related to the B&LE
litigation.
Second quarter 1994 steel shipments of 2.6 million tons and raw steel
production of 2.9 million tons both increased 3% from the same quarter of 1993.
First half 1994 steel shipments of 5.1 million tons and raw steel production of
5.7 million tons increased 6% and 2%, respectively, from the first six months of
1993. Raw steel capability utilization in the second quarter of 1994 improved
to an average 97.6% of capability versus 95.6% in the second quarter of 1993.
Raw steel capability utilization in the first six months of 1994 averaged 95.2%
of capability versus 94.9% in the same period in 1993.
Favorable steel market conditions are presently expected to continue
throughout the remainder of 1994. U. S. Steel's order book remains healthy and
further steel price improvement is anticipated as a result of the base price
increases on most products which took effect in July 1994. Third quarter
operations are expected to be adversely affected by a planned outage at Gary
Works for a blast furnace maintenance and modernization project which is
expected to be completed by mid-August.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
The domestic steel industry has been adversely affected by unfairly traded
imports. Steel imports to the United States accounted for an estimated 19%, 17%
and 18% of the domestic steel market in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively.
Following the decision by the International Trade Commission ("ITC") in
July 1993, levels of
imported steel increased with imports accounting for an estimated 22% of the
domestic steel market in the fourth quarter of 1993 and 24% in the first five
months of 1994. However, market prices for steel products have generally
remained firm because of strong demand, and USX has successfully obtained some
price increases. While USX is unable to predict the effect the ITC decision may
have on the business or results of operations of the U. S. Steel Group, the
higher levels of imported steel may ultimately have an adverse effect on product
prices and shipment levels.
On June 30, 1994, in conjunction with six other domestic producers, USX
filed antidumping and countervailing duty cases with the U.S. Department of
Commerce and the ITC asserting that seven foreign nations have engaged in unfair
trade practices with respect to the export of oil country tubular goods. USX
will file additional antidumping and countervailing duty petitions if unfairly
traded imports adversely impact, or threaten to adversely impact, the results of
the U. S. Steel Group.
Cash Flows
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Net cash used in operating activities was $182 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with net cash provided from operating activities of
$117 million in the same period of 1993. The decrease primarily reflected
payments of $367 million in the first six months of 1994 to settle substantially
all of the remaining judgments from the B&LE litigation. In addition, net cash
provided from operating activities in the first six months of 1993 benefited
from a $103 million favorable effect from the use of available funds from
previously established insurance reserves to pay for certain active and retired
employee insurance benefits. Excluding the 1994 payments and the 1993 favorable
effect, net cash flows from operating activities in the first six months of 1994
improved $171 million from the same period in 1993.
Cash from the disposal of assets totaled $13 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with $150 million in the first six months of 1993. The
1993 proceeds mainly reflected the sales of the Cumberland coal mine and
investments in an insurance company and a foreign manganese mining affiliate.
Financial obligations increased by $68 million in the first six months of
1994, primarily reflecting the U. S. Steel Group's net cash flows from operating
and investing activities, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of
Steel Stock. Financial obligations consist of the U. S. Steel Group's portion
of USX debt and preferred stock of a consolidated subsidiary attributed to all
three groups, as well as debt and financing agreements specifically attributed
to the U. S. Steel Group.
In February 1994, USX sold 5,000,000 shares of Steel Stock to the public
for net proceeds of $201 million which were reflected in their entirety in the
U. S. Steel Group financial statements.
For discussion of USX's liquidity and capital resources, see USX
Consolidated Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Capital Expenditures
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U. S. Steel Group capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment in
the second quarter and first six months of 1994 were $64 million and $108
million, respectively, compared with $46 million and $82 million, respectively,
in the same periods in 1993.
For the year 1994, capital expenditures are expected to total approximately
$250 million compared with $198 million in 1993. Capital expenditures in the
second half of 1994 will include spending related to environmental projects,
hot-strip mill improvements and a partial blast furnace reline at Gary Works and
a blast furnace reline project and hot-strip mill improvements at Mon Valley
Works.
Contract commitments for capital expenditures at June 30, 1994, were $119
million compared with $105 million at year-end 1993.
Environmental Matters, Contingencies and Commitments
- ----------------------------------------------------
The U. S. Steel Group has incurred and will continue to incur substantial
capital, operating and maintenance, and remediation expenditures as a result of
environmental laws and regulations. In recent years, these expenditures have
been mainly for process changes in order to meet Clean Air Act obligations,
although ongoing compliance costs have also been significant. To the extent
these expenditures, as with all costs, are not ultimately reflected in the
prices of the U. S. Steel Group's products and services, operating results will
be adversely affected. The U. S. Steel Group believes that all of its domestic
competitors are subject to similar environmental laws and regulations. However,
the specific impact on each competitor may vary depending on a number of
factors, including the age and location of their operating facilities and their
production methods.
USX has been notified that it is a potentially responsible party ("PRP") at
45 waste sites related to the U. S. Steel Group under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") as of June 30,
1994. In addition, there are 29 sites related to the U. S. Steel Group where
USX has received information requests or other indications that USX may be a PRP
under CERCLA but where sufficient information is not presently available to
confirm the existence of liability or make any judgment as to the amount
thereof. There are also 16 additional sites related to the U. S. Steel Group
where state governmental agencies or private parties are seeking remediation
under state environmental laws through discussions or litigation. At many of
these sites, USX is one of a number of parties involved and the total cost of
remediation, as well as USX's share thereof, is frequently dependent upon the
outcome of investigations and remedial studies. The number of waste sites in
and of itself does not necessarily represent a relevant measure of liability
because the nature and extent of environmental concerns vary from site to site,
and USX's share of responsibility varies significantly.
The U. S. Steel Group accrues for environmental remediation activities when
the responsibility to remediate is probable and the amount of associated costs
is reasonably determinable. As environmental remediation matters proceed toward
ultimate resolution or as additional remediation obligations arise, charges in
excess of those previously accrued may be required.
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U. S. STEEL GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------
USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments relating to the U. S. Steel Group
involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to the
environment (see Note 11 to the U. S. Steel Group financial statements for a
discussion of certain of these matters). The ultimate resolution of these
contingencies could, individually or in the aggregate, be material to the U. S.
Steel Group financial statements. However, management believes that USX will
remain a viable and competitive enterprise even though it is possible that these
contingencies could be resolved unfavorably to the U. S. Steel Group. See
discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources in USX Consolidated Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS
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($'s in Millions)
Second Quarter Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
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1994 1993 1994 1993
- ---- ---- ---- ----
SALES
Steel and Related Businesses (a) $1,482 $1,381 $2,816 $2,547
Other Businesses (b) 52 46 102 88
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Total U. S. Steel Group $1,534 $1,427 $2,918 $2,635
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Steel and Related Businesses (a) $64 $23 $28 $30
Other Businesses (b) (3) (3) (10) (10)
Administrative (c) 27 (407) 46 (372)
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Total U. S. Steel Group $88 $(387) $64 $(352)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $64 $46 $108 $82
OPERATING STATISTICS
Public & Affiliated Shipments (d) 2,636 2,554 5,097 4,806
Raw Steel-Production (d) 2,918 2,826 5,661 5,577
Raw Steel-Capability Utilization 97.6% 95.6% 95.2% 94.9%
<FN>
(a) Includes the production and sale of steel products, coke and taconite
pellets; domestic coal mining; the management of mineral resources; and
engineering and consulting services and technology licensing.
(b) Includes real estate; fencing products; leasing and financing activities;
and titanium metal products.
(c) Includes pension credits, other postretirement benefit costs and certain
other expenses principally attributable to former business units of the
U. S. Steel Group, as well as the portion of USX corporate general and
administrative costs allocated to the U. S. Steel Group. Administrative
in the second quarter and first six months of 1993 included charges of
$438 million related to the B&LE litigation.
(d) Thousands of net tons.
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Part I - Financial Information (Continued):
D. Delhi Group
DELHI GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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Second Qtr. Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1994 1993 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---
SALES $136.2 $129.0 $290.6 $260.0
OPERATING COSTS:
Cost of sales (excludes items shown below) 124.0 105.2 257.4 200.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses 9.3 7.3 16.4 14.3
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 9.3 9.5 18.6 18.9
Taxes other than income taxes 2.2 2.2 4.3 4.5
Restructuring charges 37.4 - 37.4 -
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Total operating costs 182.2 124.2 334.1 238.1
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (46.0) 4.8 (43.5) 21.9
Other income (loss) (2.2) 1.1 (1.3) 3.9
Interest and other financial costs (2.9) (2.4) (5.6) (4.9)
------- ------- ------- -------
TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (51.1) 3.5 (50.4) 20.9
Less provision (credit) for estimated
income taxes (19.5) 1.4 (19.2) 10.1
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NET INCOME (LOSS) (31.6) 2.1 (31.2) 10.8
Dividends on preferred stock (.1) (.1) (.1) (.1)
Net loss (income) applicable to Retained
Interest 10.3 (.7) 10.2 (3.8)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO OUTSTANDING
DELHI STOCK $(21.4) $1.3 $(21.1) $6.9
======= ======= ======= =======
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Weighted average shares, in thousands:
- Primary and fully diluted 9,418 9,027 9,375 9,017
Primary and fully diluted:
- Net income (loss) applicable to outstanding
Delhi Stock $(2.27) $.15 $(2.25) $.77
<FN>
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 54-56.
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DELHI GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
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June 30 December 31
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $- $3.8
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $.7 and $.5 8.1 24.2
Inventories 8.8 9.6
Receivable from Marathon Group .2 -
Other current assets 4.7 4.6
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Total current assets 21.8 42.2
Long-term receivables and other investments 12.6 14.7
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation, depletion and amortization of
$538.0 and $491.5 480.3 521.8
Other noncurrent assets 2.1 1.7
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Total assets $516.8 $580.4
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $1.8 $-
Accounts payable 81.8 88.9
Payable to the U. S. Steel Group - .3
Payroll and benefits payable 4.4 1.8
Accrued taxes 9.6 8.1
Accrued interest 2.2 2.7
Long-term debt due within one year .6 .6
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Total current liabilities 100.4 102.4
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount 96.2 109.0
Long-term deferred income taxes 132.5 154.0
Deferred credits and other liabilities 11.1 9.5
Preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 3.8 -
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Total liabilities 344.0 374.9
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock 2.5 2.5
Common stockholders' equity 170.3 203.0
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Total stockholders' equity 172.8 205.5
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $516.8 $580.4
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<FN>
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 54-56.
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DELHI GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended
June 30
(Dollars in millions) 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $(31.2) $10.8
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided from
operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 18.6 18.9
Pensions 1.2 .7
Deferred income taxes (21.5) (1.4)
Gain on disposal of assets (.6) (2.1)
Restructuring charges 37.4 -
Changes in:
Current receivables - sold (3.2) (3.3)
- operating turnover 19.1 2.1
Inventories .8 (.7)
Current accounts payable and accrued expenses (3.9) (1.7)
All other items - net 1.7 (4.5)
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Net cash provided from operating activities 18.4 18.8
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (13.9) (11.3)
Disposal of assets .8 3.3
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Net cash used in investing activities (13.1) (8.0)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Delhi Group activity - USX debt attributed to all
groups - net (11.3) (9.4)
Attributed preferred stock of consolidated subsidiary 3.7 -
Dividends paid (1.0) (1.0)
Payment attributed to Retained Interest (.5) (.5)
------ ------
Net cash used in financing activities (9.1) (10.9)
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3.8) (.1)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 3.8 .1
------ ------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $- $-
====== ======
Cash used in operating activities included:
Interest and other financial costs paid $(5.6) $(4.6)
Income taxes paid including settlements
with other groups (1.0) (14.4)
<FN>
Selected notes to financial statements appear on pages 54-56.
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SELECTED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(Unaudited)
1. The information furnished in these financial statements is unaudited but,
in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the periods covered. All such adjustments
are of a normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. These
financial statements, including selected notes, have been prepared in
accordance with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and do not include all of the information and disclosures
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. Additional information is contained in the USX Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993.
2. The financial statements of the Delhi Group include the financial position,
results of operations and cash flows for the business of Delhi Gas Pipeline
Corporation (DGP) and certain other subsidiaries of USX, and a portion of
the corporate assets and liabilities and related transactions which are not
separately identified with ongoing operating units of USX. These financial
statements are prepared using amounts included in the USX consolidated
financial statements. Corporate amounts reflected in these financial
statements are determined based upon methods which management believes to
be reasonable. The accounting policies applicable to the preparation of
the financial statements of the Delhi Group may be modified or rescinded in
the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of USX (Board), although the
Board has no present intention to do so. The Board may also adopt
additional policies depending on the circumstances.
The Board has designated 14,003,205 shares of USX-Delhi Group Common Stock
(Delhi Stock) to represent 100% of the common stockholders' equity value of
USX attributable to the Delhi Group as of June 30, 1994. The Delhi
Fraction is the percentage interest in the Delhi Group represented by the
shares of Delhi Stock that are outstanding at any particular time and,
based on 9,436,891 outstanding shares at June 30, 1994, is approximately
67%. The Marathon Group financial statements reflect a Retained
Interest in the Delhi Group of approximately 33%.
Although the financial statements of the Delhi Group, the Marathon Group
and the U. S. Steel Group separately report the assets, liabilities
(including contingent liabilities) and stockholders' equity of USX
attributed to each such group, such attribution does not affect legal title
to such assets or responsibility for such liabilities. Holders of Delhi
Stock, USX-Marathon Group Common Stock (Marathon Stock) and USX-U. S. Steel
Group Common Stock (Steel Stock) are holders of common stock of USX and
continue to be subject to all the risks associated with an investment in
USX and all of its businesses and liabilities. Financial impacts arising
from any of the Delhi Group, the Marathon Group or the U. S. Steel Group
which affect the overall cost of USX's capital could affect the results of
operations and financial condition of all groups. In addition, net losses
of any group, as well as dividends or distributions on any class of USX
common stock or series of Preferred Stock and repurchases of any class of
USX common stock or certain series of Preferred stock, will reduce the
funds of USX legally available for payment of dividends on all classes of
USX common stock. Accordingly, the USX consolidated financial information
should be read in connection with the Delhi Group financial information.
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(Unaudited)
3. The method of calculating net income (loss) per share for the Delhi Stock,
Marathon Stock, and Steel Stock reflects the Board's intent that the
separately reported earnings and surplus of the Delhi Group, the Marathon
Group and the U. S. Steel Group, as determined consistent with the USX
Certificate of Incorporation, are available for payment of dividends to the
respective classes of stock, although legally available funds and
liquidation preferences of these classes of stock do not necessarily
correspond with these amounts.
Net income (loss) per share is calculated by adjusting net income (loss)
for dividend requirements of preferred stock and income applicable to the
Retained Interest and is based on the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents, provided they are not
antidilutive. Common stock equivalents result from assumed exercise of
stock options and surrender of stock appreciation rights associated with
stock options, where applicable.
Fully diluted net income (loss) per share assumes exercise of stock options
and surrender of stock appreciation rights, provided, in each case, the
effect is not antidilutive.
4. Inventories are carried at lower of average cost or market.
(In millions)
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June 30 December 31
1994 1993
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Natural gas in storage $7.1 $6.8
NGLs in storage .1 .4
Materials and sundry items 1.6 2.4
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Total $8.8 $9.6
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5. In the second quarter of 1994, restructuring charges totaling $39.9 million
were recorded for the write-down of assets to estimated net realizable
value related to the planned disposition of certain nonstrategic gas
gathering and processing assets and other investments. Charges of $37.4
million were included in operating costs and $2.5 million included in other
income.
6. Other income in the first six months of 1993 included a gain of $1.6
million from the sale of a 25% interest in a natural gas transmission
partnership in the first quarter. The tax provision for estimated U.S.
income taxes in the first six months of 1993 included an unfavorable tax
effect associated with the sale of the partnership interest, which resulted
in a $1.2 million net loss on the transaction.
7. The financial statement provision for estimated income taxes and related
tax payments or refunds have been reflected in the Delhi Group, the
Marathon Group and the U. S. Steel Group financial statements in accordance
with USX's tax allocation policy for such groups. In general, such policy
provides that the consolidated tax provision and related tax payments or
refunds are allocated among the Delhi Group, the Marathon Group and the U.
S. Steel Group for group financial statement purposes, based principally
upon the financial income, taxable income, credits, preferences and other
amounts directly related to the respective groups.
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(Unaudited)
7. (Continued)
The provision (credit) for estimated income taxes for the Delhi Group is
based on tax rates and amounts which recognize management's best estimate
of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities. Differences between
the combined interim tax provisions of the Delhi, the Marathon and the U.
S. Steel Groups and USX consolidated are allocated to each group based on
the relationship of the individual group provisions to the combined interim
provisions.
8. In the first quarter of 1994, USX Capital LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
USX, sold $250 million of 8-3/4% Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Shares
(MIPS). In accordance with the USX policy of managing most financial
activities on a centralized, consolidated basis, the proceeds from issuance
of the MIPS and the related financial costs (which are included in interest
and other financial costs) were attributed to all three groups in
proportion to their respective participation in USX centrally managed
financing activities.
9. Certain of the Delhi Group accounts receivable are sold in combination with
the Marathon Group accounts receivable under a limited recourse agreement.
Payments are collected from the sold accounts receivable; the collections
are reinvested in new accounts receivable for the buyers; and a yield,
based on short-term market rates, is transferred to the buyers. At June
30, 1994, the balance of the Delhi Group's sold accounts receivable that
had not been collected was $70.5 million. In the event of a change in
control of USX, as defined in the agreement, the Delhi Group may be
required to forward payments collected on sold Delhi Group accounts
receivable to the buyers.
10. USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments relating to the Delhi Group
involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to
the environment. Certain of these matters are discussed below. The
ultimate resolution of these contingencies could, individually or in the
aggregate, be material to the Delhi Group financial statements. However,
management believes that USX will remain a viable and competitive
enterprise even though it is possible that these contingencies could be
resolved unfavorably to the Delhi Group. See discussion of Liquidity and
Capital Resources in USX Consolidated Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The Delhi Group is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations
relating to the environment. These laws generally provide for control of
pollutants released into the environment and require responsible parties to
undertake remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites. Penalties may be
imposed for noncompliance. Expenditures for remediation and penalties have
not been material.
For a number of years, the Delhi Group has made capital expenditures to
bring existing facilities into compliance with various laws relating to the
environment. In 1993 and 1992, such capital expenditures totaled
approximately $4.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively. The Delhi Group
anticipates making additional such expenditures in the future; however, the
exact amounts and timing of such expenditures are uncertain because of the
continuing evolution of specific regulatory requirements.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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The Delhi Group includes Delhi Gas Pipeline Corporation and certain other
subsidiaries of USX which are engaged in the purchasing, gathering, processing,
transporting and marketing of natural gas. The following discussion should be
read in conjunction with the second quarter 1994 USX consolidated financial
information and the Delhi Group financial statements and selected notes.
Results of Operations
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The Delhi Group had a net loss of $31.6 million, or $2.27 per share, in the
second quarter of 1994, compared with net income of $2.1 million, or $.15 per
share, in the second quarter of 1993. The Delhi Group had a net loss of $31.2
million, or $2.25 per share, in the first six months of 1994, compared with net
income of $10.8 million, or $.77 per share, in the first six months of 1993.
Sales totaled $136.2 million in the second quarter of 1994, compared with
$129.0 million in the second quarter of 1993. Sales totaled $290.6 million in
the first six months of 1994, compared with $260.0 million in the first six
months of 1993. The improvements in the second quarter and first six months
primarily reflected increased volumes from the Delhi Group's trading business
and from spot market sales, partially offset by a decline in natural gas liquids
("NGLs") prices.
Recent downturns in the Delhi Group's gas processing and gas sales
businesses prompted increased effort to reduce costs and increase asset
productivity. In June, following a management review of the group's overall
cost structure and asset base, the USX Board of Directors authorized a plan for
the disposition of certain non-strategic assets in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana,
Oklahoma and Texas, including pipeline systems comprised of approximately 1,500
miles of gas pipeline and four gas processing plants. The Delhi Group recorded
noncash pretax restructuring charges totaling $39.9 million in the second
quarter of 1994 for the write-down of these assets to estimated net realizable
value. Charges of $37.4 million were included in operating costs and a charge
of $2.5 million was included in other income (loss). During the first six
months of 1994, the gas pipeline systems included in the plan of disposition had
total natural gas throughput of 73.9 million cubic feet per day ("mmcfpd") and
the four gas processing plants contributed natural gas liquids sales of 2.9
thousand gallons per day. Reduced depreciation expense related to the
restructuring is estimated at $6.2 million for the last six months of 1994 and
$7.4 million for the year 1995.
The Delhi Group also recorded pretax employee reorganization expenses of
$1.7 million in the second quarter of 1994, primarily reflecting employee
severance and relocation costs associated with a work force reduction program
designed to realign the organization with current business conditions. The
program affected regional and headquarters employees in various job functions,
and is expected to result in an annual reduction in employment costs of
approximately $5 million, following full implementation.
The Delhi Group had an operating loss of $46.0 million in the second
quarter of 1994, compared with operating income of $4.8 million in the second
quarter of 1993. The second quarter 1994 operating loss included restructuring
charges of $37.4 million, expenses of $1.7 million related to the work force
reduction program, other employment-related costs of $2.0 million and charges
related to certain contractual matters of $1.1 million. Operating income in the
second quarter of 1993
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DELHI GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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included favorable effects of $0.8 million related to gas imbalance settlements.
Excluding the effects of these items, the second quarter 1994 operating loss was
$3.8 million, down $7.8 million from second quarter 1993 operating income of
$4.0 million. This decrease was due primarily to a decline in premiums from
natural gas sales and lower average NGLs sales prices, partially offset by
higher natural gas throughput volumes and lower average plant feedstock (natural
gas) costs.
The Delhi Group had an operating loss of $43.5 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with operating income of $21.9 million in the first six
months of
1993. The operating loss in the first six months of 1994 included a $1.6
million favorable pretax effect of the settlement of litigation related to a
prior-year
take-or-pay claim and unfavorable effects totaling $42.2 million relating to the
second quarter, as described in the preceding paragraph. Operating income in
the first six months of 1993 included favorable effects of $1.8 million for the
reversal of a prior-period accrual related to a natural gas contract settlement
and the previously mentioned $0.8 million related to gas imbalance settlements.
Excluding the effects of these items, the operating loss in the first six months
of 1994 was $2.9 million, a decline of $22.2 million from operating income of
$19.3 million in the first six months of 1993. This decrease was due primarily
to a decline in premiums from natural gas sales and lower average NGLs prices,
partially offset by higher natural gas throughput volumes.
The Delhi Group attempts to sell all of the natural gas available on its
systems each month. Natural gas volumes not sold in its premium market are
typically sold in the spot market, generally at lower average unit margins than
those realized from premium sales. Gas sales margin in the first six months of
1994 declined from the first six months of 1993 due primarily to lower premiums
from Southwestern Electric Power Company ("SWEPCO") and other customers. Gas
sales margins from SWEPCO declined by $7.1 million from the first six months of
1993 (of which $4.2 million occurred in the second quarter), reflecting the
terms of a new natural gas purchase agreement providing for market sensitive
prices beginning in February 1994. Warmer weather in the Delhi Group's primary
marketing areas of Texas and Oklahoma during the first quarter of 1994 reduced
demand for premium services as compared with the first quarter of 1993 and led
to increased spot market sales.
Transportation throughput in the second quarter and first six months of
1994 declined by 17% and 18%, respectively, from the comparable 1993 periods,
primarily due to increased competition and natural production declines on third-
party wells.
Natural gas volumes from trading sales totaled 82.4 mmcfpd in the second
quarter of 1994. The Delhi Group anticipates continued expansion of its trading
business in the future. The trading business involves the purchase of natural
gas from sources other than wells directly connected to the Delhi Group's
systems, and the subsequent sale of like volumes. The margins earned in the
trading business are usually significantly less than those earned on system
sales.
The Delhi Group monitors the economics of removing NGLs from the gas stream
for processing on an ongoing basis to determine the appropriate level of each
gas plant's operation. Due to unfavorable economics in late 1993 and early
1994, the Delhi Group chose not to fully process some gas. As a result, NGLs
sales volumes for the first six months of 1994 declined by 11% from the first
six months of 1993.
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DELHI GROUP OF USX CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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However, second quarter 1994 NGLs sales volumes and margin improved
significantly from first quarter 1994 levels.
Other loss of $2.2 million in the second quarter of 1994 included a
$2.5 million restructuring charge. Other income of $1.1 million in the second
quarter of 1993 included a $0.9 million favorable effect of a prior asset
acquisition. Other loss of $1.3 million in the first six months of 1994
included the previously mentioned $2.5 million restructuring charge. Other
income of $3.9 million in the first six months of 1993 included a $1.6
million pretax gain on the sale of the Delhi Group's 25% interest in a natural
gas transmission partnership and the previously mentioned $0.9 million favorable
effect of a prior asset acquisition.
The provision for estimated U.S. income taxes is based on tax rates and
amounts which recognize management's best estimate of current and deferred tax
assets and liabilities. The income tax provision for the first six months of
1993 included a $2.8 million unfavorable effect associated with the previously
mentioned sale of the Delhi Group's interest in a natural gas transmission
partnership.
The Delhi Group's operating results are affected by fluctuations in natural
gas prices and demand levels in the markets that it serves. The level of gas
sales margins is primarily a function of the demand for premium services and the
volatility of natural gas prices in the spot market, and is difficult to
accurately project. However, third quarter 1994 gas sales margins from one
customer, SWEPCO, will be approximately $4.9 million lower than the prior-year
third quarter as a result of the terms of the new natural gas purchase
agreement. Although gas processing margins have rebounded from the depressed
levels experienced in the first quarter of 1994, NGLs prices and gas processing
margins in the third quarter of 1994 are expected to be lower than in the prior-
year third quarter.
Cash Flows
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Net cash provided from operating activities was $18.4 million in the first
six months of 1994, down $0.4 million, or 2%, from the first six months of 1993.
The effect of lower operating income was partially offset by a decline in income
tax payments (including settlements with other groups) and favorable working
capital changes including the collection of receivables in the first quarter
relating to a natural gas contract dispute with SWEPCO which was settled in
1994.
Cash provided from the disposal of assets was $0.8 million in the first six
months of 1994, compared with $3.3 million in the first six months of 1993. The
decline primarily reflected proceeds of $1.9 million from the sale of the Delhi
Group's interest in a natural gas transmission partnership in the first quarter
of 1993.
Financial obligations decreased by $7.6 million in the first six months of
1994, primarily reflecting the Delhi Group's net cash provided from operating
activities, partially offset by net cash used in investing activities.
Financial obligations consist of the Delhi Group's portion of USX debt and
preferred stock of a consolidated subsidiary attributed to all three groups.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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For discussion of USX's liquidity and capital resources, see USX
Consolidated Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Capital Expenditures
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Delhi Group capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment in the
second quarter and first six months of 1994 were $9.0 million and $13.9 million,
respectively, reflecting increases of $2.2 million and $2.6 million,
respectively, from the comparable periods in 1993.
In June, the USX Board of Directors increased the Delhi Group's 1994
capital spending budget by 20% to a total of $60 million. This compares with
total 1993 capital expenditures of $42.6 million. Amounts in 1994 will reflect
continued expenditures to connect dedicated gas reserves by the expansion or
acquisition of gas gathering, processing and transmission assets, including
those made available as a result of current industry conditions and regulatory
initiatives. In August, the Delhi Group agreed in principle to purchase the
west Texas gathering and treating facilities of a Texas intrastate pipeline
company, subject to execution of a definitive purchase agreement and receipt of
necessary regulatory approvals. These assets consist of approximately 600 miles
of pipeline, 24,000 horsepower of compression, two amine treating plants and an
idle processing plant. In conjunction with this acquisition, the Delhi Group
will enter into a long-term lease for up to 100 mmcfpd of capacity in the
intrastate pipeline company's 36-inch natural gas mainline from the Waha gas
marketing hub in west Texas to various Gulf Coast markets.
Environmental Matters, Contingencies and Commitments
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The Delhi Group has incurred and will continue to incur capital and
operating and maintenance expenditures as a result of environmental laws and
regulations. To the extent these expenditures, as with all costs, are not
ultimately reflected in the prices of the Delhi Group's products and services,
operating results will be adversely affected. The Delhi Group believes that
substantially all of its competitors are subject to similar environmental laws
and regulations. However, the
specific impact on each competitor may vary depending on a number of factors,
including the age and location of their operating facilities and their
production processes.
USX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments relating to the Delhi Group
involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to the
environment. The ultimate resolution of these contingencies could, individually
or in the aggregate, be material to the Delhi Group financial statements.
However, management believes that USX will remain a viable and competitive
enterprise even though it is possible that these contingencies could be resolved
unfavorably to the Delhi Group. See discussion of Liquidity and Capital
Resources in USX Consolidated Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS
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($'s in Millions)
Second Quarter Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
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1994 1993 1994 1993
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SALES $136.2 $129.0 $290.6 $260.0
GROSS MARGIN
Gas Sales Margin $13.9 $21.1 $38.7 $52.5
Transportation Margin 3.1 3.8 5.7 7.6
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Systems Margin 17.0 24.9 44.4 60.1
Gas Processing Margin 3.3 5.0 3.3 12.4
Trading Margin .3 - .3 -
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Gross Margin $20.6 $29.9 $48.0 $72.5
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $(46.0) $4.8 $(43.5) $21.9
Restructuring Charges Included
in Operating Loss 37.4 - 37.4 -
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $9.0 $6.8 $13.9 $11.3
OPERATING STATISTICS
Natural Gas Throughput (a):
Natural Gas Sales 625.4 521.7 638.8 540.4
Transportation 293.1 352.4 269.0 328.7
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Systems Throughput 918.5 874.1 907.8 869.1
Trading Sales 82.4 - 55.9 -
Partnerships - equity share 23.6 18.9 21.9 19.0
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Total Sales Volumes 1,024.5 893.0 985.6 888.1
Natural Gas Liquids Sales (b) 805.6 796.6 717.0 802.7
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<FN>
(a) Millions of cubic feet per day
(b) Thousands of gallons per day
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Part II - Other Information:
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Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The following developments occurred during the three months ended June 30, 1994,
with respect to certain matters discussed in USX's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1993.
U. S. Steel Group
(a) Bessemer and Lake Erie Litigation - Armco
On June 30, 1994, AK Steel (previously referred to as Armco)
agreed to accept $13.5 million in satisfaction of its claim. USX
paid this amount on July 26, 1994 and is seeking to recover the
settlement amount and costs of defense from the B&LE.
(b) Pickering Litigation
In the first quarter of 1994, USX entered into settlement
agreements with 208 plaintiffs providing for releases of
liability against USX and the aggregate payment by USX of
$1,040,000. An order dismissing these plaintiffs from the case
with prejudice was entered on May 31, 1994.
(c) Environmental Proceedings - Tabernacle Drum Site
On June 14, 1994, a settlement was reached requiring the
codefendant waste disposal firm to pay $1.7 million to settle the
EPA's cost claims and to pay USX $300,000.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The annual meeting of stockholders was held May 2, 1994. In connection with the
meeting, proxies were solicited pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act. The
following are the voting results on proposals considered and voted upon at the
meeting, all of which were described in the proxy statement.
1. All nominees for director listed in the proxy statement were elected.
2. Price Waterhouse was elected as the independent accountants for 1994.
(For, 354,681,123; against, 2,002,053; abstained, 1,657,935)
3. The proposal concerning the Senior Executive Officer Annual Incentive
Compensation Plan was approved.
(For, 334,606,591; against, 20,317,561; abstained, 3,406,968)
4. The proposal concerning the reporting of additional compensation
information in future proxy statements was defeated.
(For, 27,030,164; against, 263,201,118; abstained 4,841,662; broker
nonvotes, 63,268,312)
5. The proposal concerning the CERES Principles was defeated.
(For, 26,501,163; against 242,902,706; abstained, 25,394,218; broker
nonvotes, 63,543,169)
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Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF MARATHON OIL COMPANY
Supplementary Data
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(Unaudited)
The following summarized consolidated financial information of Marathon Oil
Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of USX, is included in this Form 10-Q in
satisfaction of the reporting obligation of Marathon which has debt securities
registered under the Securities Exchange Act. All such securities are
guaranteed by USX.
(In millions)
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Second Quarter Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30 June 30
1994 1993 1994 1993*
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Income Data:
Net sales $3,146 $3,076 $5,876 $6,002
Operating income 164 101 396 208
Total income (loss) before cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles 75 5 180 (2)
Net income (loss) 75 5 180 (25)
<FN>
*Restated as a result of the adoption of two new accounting standards.
(In millions)
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June 30 December 31
1994 1993
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Balance Sheet Data:
Assets:
Current assets $2,232 $1,985
Noncurrent assets 8,952 9,015
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Total assets $11,184 $11,000
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Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity:
Current liabilities $1,458 $1,580
Noncurrent liabilities 8,438 8,312
Stockholder's equity 1,288 1,108
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $11,184 $11,000
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Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
and Preferred Stock Dividends.
12.2 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Form 8-K dated April 26, 1994, reporting under Item 5, Other
Events, the execution of a distribution agreement relating to the
Medium Term Notes (Series C) and unaudited financial results for
the first quarter of 1994.
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 chief accounting officer thereunto duly authorized.
USX CORPORATION
By /s/ Lewis B. Jones
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Lewis B. Jones
Vice President &
Comptroller
August 11, 1994