FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 1994
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File No.1-8349
FLORIDA PROGRESS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 59-2147112
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Progress Plaza
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(813) 824-6400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of March 31, 1994, there were issued and outstanding 89,726,322 shares
of the registrant's common stock without par value.
FLORIDA PROGRESS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1994 1993
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(Unaudited)
REVENUES:
Electric utility $483.5 $407.0
Diversified 145.8 86.3
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629.3 493.3
EXPENSES: ------- -------
Electric utility:
Fuel used in generation 90.7 106.4
Purchased power 56.3 29.8
Deferred fuel 15.2 (14.6)
Other operation 108.1 84.4
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Operation 270.3 206.0
Maintenance 30.2 33.1
Depreciation 64.5 57.6
Taxes other than income taxes 40.2 35.6
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405.2 332.3
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Diversified:
Cost of sales 121.8 66.6
Other 12.3 9.6
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134.1 76.2
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 90.0 84.8
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INTEREST EXPENSE AND OTHER:
Interest expense 36.0 35.0
Allowance for funds used during
construction (2.6) (4.7)
Preferred dividend requirements of
Florida Power 2.5 3.9
Other expense (income), net 0.5 -
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36.4 34.2
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 53.6 50.6
Income Taxes 17.8 17.0
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INCOME BEFORE CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING 35.8 33.6
Cumulative effect of income tax
accounting change - 0.8
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NET INCOME $35.8 $34.4
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AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING 89.4 87.7
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EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE:
Income before change in accounting $0.40 $0.38
Cumulative effect of change in accounting - 0.01
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$0.40 $0.39
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DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE $0.495 $0.485
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
FLORIDA PROGRESS CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
March 31, December 31,
1994 1993
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ASSETS (Unaudited)
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Electric utility plant in service and held for $5,411.1 $5,320.3
for future use
Less - Accumulated depreciation 1,898.6 1,846.2
Accumulated decommissioning for nuclear plant 120.6 118.3
Accumulated dismantlement for fossil plants 74.5 68.5
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3,317.4 3,287.3
Construction work in progress 249.6 285.7
Nuclear fuel, net of amortization of $ 307.7
in 1994 and $ 299.9 in 1993 59.6 68.4
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Net electric utility plant 3,626.6 3,641.4
Other property, net of depreciation of $ 147.0
in 1994 and $ 141.0 in 1993 388.4 391.6
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4,015.0 4,033.0
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and equivalents 14.8 9.1
Accounts receivable, net 222.9 242.7
Current portion of leases and loans receivable 34.1 31.3
Inventories, primarily at average cost:
Fuel 78.7 79.5
Utility materials and supplies 115.7 112.2
Diversified materials 41.8 35.8
Underrecovery of fuel cost - 7.1
Other 42.4 41.8
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550.4 559.5
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OTHER ASSETS:
Investments:
Leases and loans receivable, net 475.6 485.4
Marketable securities 140.8 129.3
Joint ventures and partnerships 87.0 88.4
Nuclear plant decommissioning fund 114.0 107.7
Deferred insurance policy acquisition costs 85.1 81.5
Other 152.1 154.0
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1,054.6 1,046.3
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$5,620.0 $5,638.8
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
FLORIDA PROGRESS CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
March 31, December 31,
1994 1993
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CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCK EQUITY:
Common stock $1,022.4 $1,008.3
Retained earnings 803.7 812.2
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1,826.1 1,820.5
CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK OF FLORIDA POWER:
Without sinking funds 113.5 113.5
With sinking funds 35.0 35.0
LONG-TERM DEBT 1,891.5 1,866.6
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TOTAL CAPITAL 3,866.1 3,835.6
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable 110.4 149.4
Customers' deposits 72.8 71.5
Income taxes payable 43.4 42.3
Accrued interest 45.3 45.2
Other 93.5 77.4
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365.4 385.8
Notes payable 84.6 125.0
Current portion of long-term debt 66.3 76.6
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516.3 587.4
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DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES:
Deferred income taxes 745.2 756.3
Unamortized investment tax credits 117.2 119.6
Insurance policy benefit reserves 196.3 186.5
Other 178.9 153.4
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1,237.6 1,215.8
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$5,620.0 $5,638.8
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
FLORIDA PROGRESS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1994 1993
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(Unaudited)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Income before change in accounting $35.8 $33.6
Adjustments for noncash items:
Depreciation and amortization 81.3 71.2
Deferred income taxes and
investment tax credits, net (17.8) 2.6
Changes in working capital, net of effects
from acquisition or sale of businesses:
Accounts receivable 19.8 20.0
Inventories (8.8) 20.1
Overrecovery (underrecovery) of fuel costs 7.9 (15.6)
Accounts payable (39.0) (13.7)
Other 18.9 2.4
Other operating activities 34.0 (4.6)
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132.1 116.0
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property additions (including allowance for
borrowed funds used during construction) (62.6) (85.7)
Proceeds from sale of properties and businesses 4.4 4.8
Purchase of leases, loans and securities (37.7) (20.3)
Proceeds from sale or collection of
leases, loans, and securities 31.7 24.0
Investments in joint ventures and partnerships,
net of distributions (0.2) (0.1)
Other investing activities (2.9) (2.9)
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(67.3) (80.2)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of long-term debt 99.3 148.4
Repayment of long-term debt (14.5) (180.4)
Increase (decrease) in commercial paper with
long term support (71.7) 43.0
Redemption of preferred stock - (45.2)
Sale of common stock 13.2 15.1
Dividends paid on common stock (44.3) (42.5)
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt (40.4) 24.2
Other financing activities (0.7) -
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(59.1) (37.4)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 5.7 (1.6)
Beginning cash and equivalents 9.1 8.1
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ENDING CASH AND EQUIVALENTS $14.8 $6.5
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest (net of amount capitalized) 36.0 33.6
Income taxes (net of refunds) 34.5 31.6
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
FLORIDA PROGRESS CORPORATION
Notes to Financial Statements
1) In September 1992, the Florida Public Service Commission ("FPSC") granted
Florida Power Corporation ("Florida Power") a retail rate increase
designed to produce additional annual revenues of $85.8 million, to be
phased in as follows: approximately $58 million in November 1992, $9.7
million in April 1993, and $18.1 million in November 1993. The new rates
provide Florida Power the opportunity to earn a regulatory return on
equity of 12 percent with a new allowed range between 11 and 13 percent.
For the three months ended March 31, 1994, revenues increased by $6.7
million and earnings increased by $4.1 million, compared to the same
period last year due to the rate increase.
2) In March 1994, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") approved
Florida Power's settlement agreement with its wholesale customers in its
1993 base rate proceeding. The agreement provides for rate increases
designed to produce additional annual revenues of approximately $5.7
million, effective February 1993. Refunds of approximately $3 million,
which were fully accrued as of March 1994, were made to Florida Power's
wholesale customers in April 1994. In April 1994, the FERC approved
Florida Power's 1994 settlement agreement which provides for rates
designed to increase annual revenues by approximately $9.8 million. The
rate increase is effective in March and May 1994, and allows Florida Power
to recover the costs of new generating facilities and higher purchased
power costs. Neither agreement resulted in a material impact on revenues
or net income for the quarter.
3) In late 1993, the Company and some of its subsidiaries offered an early
retirement option to more than 200 eligible employees, which was accepted
by 177 of them in January 1994. The effective retirement date was
February 1, 1994. In January 1994, the Company recorded a $7.9 million
after tax charge, or $.09 per share, based on preliminary estimates of the
"special termination benefit" portion of the costs associated with the
option. The Company recognized "curtailment" expenses related to this
option in the fourth quarter of 1993, which lowered net earnings by $3.4
million, or $.04 per share.
4) Progress Credit Corporation ("PCC"), the Company's finance subsidiary, is
continuing its planned orderly withdrawal from the commercial leasing and
lending industry. Leases and loans generally are placed on non-accrual
status when management believes the collectibility of interest or
principal is unlikely. There were no assets on non-accrual status as of
December 31, 1993. In February 1994, one loan for $25 million which is
collateralized by real estate in Van Nuys, California was placed on
non-accrual status. The related lease payments have been temporarily
reduced since buildings on the property were damaged in the recent Los
Angeles earthquake. At this time, management believes the value of the
collateral still exceeds the principal balance.
5) Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard ("FAS") No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for
Postemployment Benefits," and FAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." The adoption of these
standards resulted in no material impact on the financial statements.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued
Interpretation No. 39, "Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain
Contracts." Based in part on the issuance of this interpretation, in the
third quarter of 1993 the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") staff
announced it intended to require, beginning in 1994, that total estimated
nuclear decommissioning costs be shown as a liability, and any items
available for offset shown as assets in the financial statements.
However, based in part on a recommendation by the electric utility
industry, the SEC staff agreed to not enforce this position if the
FASB placed the issue on its agenda for further study. Currently,
the FASB is determining if the issue warrants further consideration.
Florida Power currently has recorded the accumulated provisions for
nuclear decommissioning costs as a contra asset on the balance sheet.
Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted FAS No. 109, "Accounting
for Income Taxes," which had the effect of increasing earnings in the
first quarter of 1993 by $.8 million or $.01 per share.
6) INSURANCE COVERAGE - Florida Power is subject to retroactive premium
assessments in connection with its nuclear liability insurance. In
addition, Florida Power currently carries approximately $2.1 billion in
nuclear property insurance provided through several different policies.
One of these policies, which also is underwritten by Nuclear Electric
Insurance, Ltd. ("NEIL"), provides $1.4 billion of excess coverage. Under
this policy, Florida Power is subject to a retroactive premium assessment
of up to $6.5 million for the first loss in any policy year in which
losses exceed funds available to NEIL. In the event of multiple losses in
any policy year, Florida Power's aggregate retroactive premium could total
up to $13.9 million.
Effective November 1993, the FPSC authorized Florida Power to self-insure
its transmission and distribution lines against loss due to storm damage
and other natural disasters. Florida Power is accruing $3 million
annually to the storm damage reserve and may defer any losses in excess of
the reserve.
CONTAMINATED SITE CLEANUP - Florida Power and other subsidiaries of the
Company have received notices from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency ("EPA") that each is or could be a "potentially
responsible party" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") and the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act and may be liable, together with others, for the costs
of cleaning up several contaminated sites identified by the EPA. In
addition, Florida Power has been named as a defendant in one suit brought
against four prior owners of a coal gasification plant site, seeking
contributions pursuant to CERCLA and Florida law toward the cost of
cleaning up that site and nearby property that may have become
contaminated. The best estimates currently available to the Company
indicate that its proportionate share of liability for cleaning up the
sites range from $.7 million to $1.5 million, and it has reserved $1
million against these potential costs. Liability for such cleanup costs
is technically joint and several. However, the Company presently has no
reason to believe that it will ultimately have to pay a significantly
disproportionate share of the cleanup costs of any of the sites. Although
it does not currently contemplate a need to do so, Florida Power believes
that it would have a sound basis for seeking recovery through the
ratemaking process in the event it ultimately has to pay a significantly
disproportionate share of the costs of cleaning up any contaminated site.
It is recognized, however, that no such recovery would be assured.
UNION CARBIDE LAWSUIT - Florida Power and Florida Power & Light Company
("FP&L") are co-defendants in an antitrust action brought by Union Carbide
Corporation, a customer of FP&L, seeking injunctive relief and damages.
The suit challenges a long-standing territorial agreement between the two
unaffiliated, neighboring utilities, notwithstanding the defendants'
contention that the agreement was clearly authorized by state law and
approved by the FPSC. Florida Power believes that the state action
exemption from the antitrust laws is applicable to the agreement and its
consequent refusal to provide electricity to Union Carbide Corporation.
Management believes it has a strong defense and intends to vigorously
defend against this action.
7) In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements
include all adjustments deemed necessary to summarize fairly and reflect
the financial position and results of operations of the Company for the
interim periods presented. However, it is suggested that these financial
statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes
thereto in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993
(the "1993 Form 10-K").
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
OPERATING RESULTS
The Company's earnings per share for the three month period ended March 31,
1994, were $.40 cents compared to $.39 cents for the same period in 1993.
Florida Power, the Company's largest operating unit, reported earnings in both
periods of $.36 per share, as higher first quarter 1994 earnings due to an
increase in electricity sales and retail rates were largely offset by recording
costs for an early retirement option (See Note 3 of the Notes to the Financial
Statements). Diversified earnings increased to $.04 per share, compared to
$.02 per share for the same period last year, largely due to improved results
of the Company's coal mining and transportation unit due to a June 1993
acquisition and a favorable state tax adjustment. In the first quarter 1993,
the Company recorded a one-time favorable $.01 per share effect related to the
implementation of FAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." (See Note 5 of
the Notes to the Financial Statements).
Utility
Florida Power's operating revenues were $76.5 million higher for the three
month period ended March 31, 1994, compared to the same period in 1993.
Increased retail kilowatt hour sales due to colder than normal temperatures and
the continued impact of a phased-in rate increase were the primary factors
contributing to the increase. Energy conservation revenues increased $10.1
million compared to the same period last year, but are offset by recoverable
energy conservation program costs, as discussed below.
Fuel and purchased power costs were $10.8 million higher for the quarter ended
March 31, 1994 compared to the same period in 1993 due primarily to higher
purchased power costs resulting from the increase in system requirements. The
Company recovers substantially all of its fuel and purchased power costs
through a FPSC ordered fuel adjustment clause, thereby eliminating any impact
on net income.
Other operation and maintenance expenses for the three months ended March 31,
1994, were $20.8 million higher than the same period last year. The increase
was due primarily to estimated costs associated with the early retirement
option of approximately $13 million which lowered Florida Power's earnings by
$7.9 million (see Note 3 of the Notes to the Financial Statements) and
increased recoverable energy conservation program costs. Similar to the
recovery of fuel costs mentioned above, the Company recovers substantially all
of its energy conservation program costs, thereby eliminating any impact on net
income.
In 1993, Florida Power filed a new depreciation study with the FPSC. The
filing includes the results of a site specific dismantlement study of Florida
Power's fossil generating facilities. If the FPSC approves Florida Power's
recommended change in depreciation rates, annual depreciation expense will
decrease by approximately $9.7 million beginning in January 1995.
In April 1994, FERC approved Florida Power's 1994 settlement agreement which
provides for rates designed to increase revenues by approximately $9.8 million.
Without taking any specific action, FERC's letter accepting the settlement
states that acceptance of the settlement does not preclude FERC from ordering
refunds at a later date with respect to Florida Power's prior recovery of
cogeneration purchased power costs through the fuel adjustment clause. (See
Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements and Part II, Item 1, paragraph
2, herein).
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's ("NRC") most recent Systematic Assessment
of License Performance ("SALP") report was issued in April 1994. This current
SALP report grades performance in four categories, a change from previous SALP
reports that divided the evaluation into seven categories. The current ratings
of Florida Power's nuclear plant, which cover the period from August 1992 to
February 1994, are as follows:
Plant performance 2 or "good"
Plant operation 2 or "good"
Engineering support 1 or "superior" (the highest rating)
Plant support 1 or "superior"
Florida Power's nuclear plant and most other nuclear plants in the United
States have installed a fire retardant material named Thermolag as a fire
barrier around electrical conduit and cables. Following tests by the NRC, it
has been determined that Thermolag does not provide the full fire protection
originally claimed by the manufacturer.
Florida Power is conducting a detailed study of the plant to evaluate the
actual fire risk and to determine what actions will be necessary. In addition,
Florida Power is working with the Nuclear Energy Institute, a nuclear industry
trade group, and is in communication with the NRC regarding this matter.
Florida Power believes that the most costly option for addressing this problem
would be to remove and replace all Thermolag at its nuclear plant at an
estimated cost of $42 million. However, Florida Power believes that there are
far more effective and less expensive options available, such as rerouting
cables and/or installing additional fire detection and suppression equipment.
Florida Power does not expect to have to replace all of the Thermolag at its
nuclear plant. At this time, Florida Power has not completed its analysis of
the feasibility and cost of the various alternatives.
The Company reported in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993
("1993 Form 10-K") that the Florida legislature was considering a bill that, in
general, would certify the retail electric service areas served by Florida's
electric utilities. In late March 1994, the bill was defeated at the committee
level. Consequently, the Company expects that competition for electric service
areas in the state will continue.
FPSC Commissioner Luis Lauredo has announced his plans to resign from the five-
member FPSC in May 1994.
Diversified Operations
Diversified revenues and gross margins increased $59.5 million and $4.3
million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 1994 compared to
the same period last year due primarily to a June 1993 acquisition by Electric
Fuels, the Company's coal mining and transportation subsidiary. Earnings also
were higher during the quarter due to a $1.2 million state tax adjustment
that lowered costs in 1994.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Florida Power budgeted $344 million, excluding allowance for funds used
during construction, for its 1994 construction program. Florida Power spent
$56.8 million for its construction program during the first three months of
1994 compared to $77.6 million for the same period in 1993. The decrease was
due primarily to large first quarter 1993 expenditures related to 364 MW of new
peaking generation capability completed in November 1993 and the new 40 MW
cogeneration unit located at the University of Florida completed in January
1994.
The Company contributed $7.5 million in equity capital to Florida Power in
March 1994 from the proceeds of the sale of common stock through its dividend
reinvestment and stock purchase plan. Florida Power used these funds to repay
commercial paper.
In late 1993, the Company filed a shelf registration for 4.5 million common
shares. On April 21, 1994, the Company announced plans to issue up to
3,795,000 new shares of common stock under this shelf registration. Subject to
market conditions, an underwritten public offering is expected to be concluded
in May 1994.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
1. FERC Docket No. ER93-299.
See prior discussion of this matter in the 1993 Form 10-K, Part I, Item 3,
paragraph 1. On March 30, 1994, FERC approved the unopposed settlement in
this case, terminating this docket except for the filing of compliance
data related to the refund of rates collected in excess of the settlement
rates.
2. FERC Docket No. ER94-961-000.
See prior discussion of this matter in the 1993 Form 10-K, Part I, Item 3,
paragraph 2. On April 8, 1994, FERC accepted Florida Power's settlement
agreement allowing the settlement rates to become effective as of March 2,
1994. Under the settlement agreement, customers waived their rights to
refunds associated with Florida Power's prior recovery of certain
cogeneration purchased power costs through Florida Power's fuel adjustment
clause. Without taking any specific action, FERC's letter accepting the
settlement states that its acceptance of this provision of the settlement
does not preclude FERC from ordering refunds at a later date. Florida
Power does not believe that FERC has the authority to force a customer to
accept refunds in violation of the settlement agreement waiver on the part
of the customers. In a related matter, FERC has ordered Florida Power to
provide explanation and support, on or before May 9, 1994, as to how
certain fuel adjustment clause fossil fuel costs will be imputed if actual
cogeneration fossil fuel costs are not available.
3. Florida Gas Transmission Company v. Florida Public Service Commission,
Florida Supreme Court, Case No. 82,171.
See prior discussion of this matter in the 1993 Form 10-K, Part I, Item 3,
paragraph 3. In July 1992, the FPSC issued a certificate of need to
SunShine Pipeline Partners for an intrastate natural gas pipeline from
northwest Florida to central Florida. Florida Gas Transmission Company
appealed this decision to the Florida Supreme Court in August of 1993,
claiming that (i) the statute under which the certificate was granted is
unconstitutionally vague in its delegation of authority to the FPSC, and
(ii) the FPSC's order failed to address matters the FPSC is statutorily
bound to consider. Florida Power intervened in defense of the FPSC. On
April 21, 1994, the Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion denying the
appeal on both counts. Petitions for rehearing, if any, must be filed on
or before May 6, 1994.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company was held on April 21, 1994.
There were 89,324,902 shares of common stock entitled to vote. The following
matters were voted upon at the meeting:
(a) Elections of Directors.
Votes Votes
For Withheld
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Class I - Term Expiring in 1997
Michael P. Graney 77,829,453 1,839,938
Richard Korpan 77,285,425 2,383,966
Joan D. Ruffier 77,843,828 1,825,564
Robert T. Stuart, Jr. 77,883,707 1,785,684
(b) Shareholder proposal requesting the Company to (i) develop and
commercialize conservation and renewable energy programs to meet customer
demand for electricity, and send a report on such programs to shareholders
annually, and (ii) immediately cease operation of the nuclear power plant
at Crystal River, Florida, unless and until the dangers associated with
its nuclear operations are resolved.
Voting results: For the proposal: 4,706,216
Against the proposal: 59,190,646
Abstentions: 2,239,937
Broker Non-Votes: 13,532,591
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
None.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
During the first quarter of 1994 the Company filed the
following reports on Form 8-K:
Form 8-K dated January 17, 1994, reporting under Item 5
"Other Events" various press releases and related Investor
Information reports, which disclose certain workforce
reductions and the Company's 1993 earnings.
In addition, the Company filed the following report on Form 8-K
subsequent to the first quarter of 1994:
Form 8-K dated April 21, 1994, reporting under Item 5
"Other Events" the Company's and Florida Power's first
quarter 1994 earnings and the Company's plans to issue
up to 3,795,000 new shares of common stock.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FLORIDA PROGRESS CORPORATION
Date: May 6, 1994 /s/ John Scardino, Jr.
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John Scardino, Jr.
Vice President and Controller
Date: May 6, 1994 /s/ David R. Kuzma
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David R. Kuzma
Vice President and Treasurer