UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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(Mark one)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 2-33059
VERIZON HAWAII INC.
A Hawaii Corporation I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 99-0049500
1095 Avenue of the Americas, Room 3868, New York, New York 10036
Telephone Number (212) 395-2121
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION I(1)(a) AND
(b) OF FORM 10-K AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH REDUCED DISCLOSURE
FORMAT PURSUANT TO GENERAL INSTRUCTION I(2).
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item No. Page
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PART I
1. Business
(Abbreviated pursuant to General Instruction I(2).) ............................................. 1
2. Properties ...................................................................................... 5
3. Legal Proceedings ............................................................................... 5
4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).) ................................................. 5
PART II
5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters ........................... 6
6. Selected Financial Data
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).) ................................................. 6
7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
(Abbreviated pursuant to General Instruction I(2).) ............................................. 7
7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ...................................... 15
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ..................................................... 15
9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ............ 15
PART III
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).):
10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant .............................................. 15
11. Executive Compensation .......................................................................... 15
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management .................................. 15
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions .................................................. 15
PART IV
14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K ................................ 16
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL INFORMATION IS AS OF MARCH 18, 2002.
Verizon Hawaii Inc.
PART I
Item 1. Business
GENERAL
Verizon Hawaii Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the Kingdom of
Hawaii in 1883. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of GTE Corporation (GTE), which
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon).
We currently have one wholly owned subsidiary, GTE Hawaiian Tel Insurance
Company Incorporated. This subsidiary is a wholly owned captive insurance
company that provides auto liability, general liability and workers'
compensation insurance to the Company on a direct basis.
We also owned Verizon Hawaii International Inc. and The Micronesian
Telecommunications Corporation (MTC) until transferred to a separate subsidiary
of Verizon Communications on March 2, 2001 and December 19, 2000, respectively.
Verizon Hawaii International Inc. principally provided interstate and
international telecommunication services in Hawaii. MTC principally provided
local telecommunication services on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
On March 2, 2001, we declared and transferred, as a dividend of $29.5
million, 100% of our ownership in Verizon Hawaii International Inc. to our
parent, GTE. The transfer was valued at cost, which was the net book value of
the Verizon Hawaii International Inc. shares at March 2, 2001. No gain or loss
was realized from this transaction.
On December 19, 2000, we exchanged 100% of our share ownership in MTC for
4.03065 shares of GTE International Telecommunications Incorporated (GITI), an
affiliate. Our minority interest in GITI is valued at cost which was the net
book value of the MTC shares exchanged. On the same date, our wholly owned
subsidiary, Verizon Hawaii International Inc., sold 100% of its shares, or
1,215,930 shares, of GTE Far East (Services) Limited to GITI for one dollar. No
gains or losses were realized on these transactions.
Our principal line of business is providing communications services ranging
from local telephone service for the home and office to voice and data services
for various industries. We provide local telephone service on each island in
Hawaii and provide intraLATA (Local Access Transport Area) toll service among
the islands. InterLATA toll services between Hawaii and domestic points within
the United States are provided by long-distance carriers, which connect to our
local facilities for call origination and termination. The long-distance
carriers are charged fees (access charges) for interconnection to our local
facilities. Business and residential customers also pay access charges to
connect to the local network to obtain long-distance service. We earn other
revenues by providing such services as billing and collection and operator
services to long-distance carriers.
BELL ATLANTIC-GTE MERGER
On June 30, 2000, Bell Atlantic Corporation (Bell Atlantic) and GTE
completed a merger under a definitive merger agreement dated as of July 27, 1998
and began doing business as Verizon. The merger qualified as a tax-free
reorganization and has been accounted for as a pooling-of-interests business
combination.
OPERATIONS
We are one of 16 public operating telephone companies owned by Verizon.
Verizon has organized certain telecommunications group functions into marketing
units operating across its operating telephone subsidiaries. The units focus on
specific market segments. Each of the operating telephone subsidiaries,
including us, remains responsible within its respective service area for the
provision of telephone services, financial performance and regulatory matters.
Verizon's five strategic marketing units are comprised of the following:
The Enterprise unit markets communications and information technology and
services to large businesses and to departments, agencies and offices of the
executive, judicial and legislative branches of the federal, state and local
governments. These services include voice switching/processing services (e.g.,
dedicated private lines, custom Centrex, call management, and voice messaging),
end-user networking (e.g., credit and debit card transactions and personal
computer-based conferencing, including data and video), internetworking
(establishing links between the geographically disparate networks of two or more
companies or within the same company), network optimization (disaster avoidance,
911 service, and intelligent vehicle highway systems) and other communications
services such as distance learning, telemedicine, videoconferencing and
interactive multimedia applications. The Enterprise unit also includes Verizon's
Data Solutions
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Group which provides data transmission and network integration services
(integrating multiple geographically disparate networks into one system) and
Verizon's Strategic Markets unit which operates as a provider of network
monitoring services and telecommunications equipment sales to medium and large
businesses.
The Retail unit markets communications and information services to
residential customers and to small and medium-sized businesses within our
territory including our long distance services. Some of Verizon's long distance
subsidiaries operate as a reseller of national and international long distance
services and provide service in all 50 states to residential and business
customers, including long distance services, calling cards, 800/888 services and
operator services to its customers. This unit also provides operator and pay
telephone services. The Retail unit includes Verizon Avenue, a subsidiary of
Verizon that markets to customers located in multi-tenant buildings and
Teleproducts, a subsidiary of Verizon that markets customer premises equipment
to the end-user.
The Network unit markets (i) switched and special access to the telephone
operations' local exchange networks, and (ii) billing and collection services,
including recording, rating, bill processing and bill rendering. This unit also
includes various technical planning groups that provide strategic technology and
network planning, new service creation, and emerging business management.
The Advanced Services unit markets Verizon's ADSL (asymmetrical digital
subscriber line) and Internet access services. Verizon's Global Networks unit is
building a next generation long distance network using ATM (asynchronous
transfer mode) technology.
The National Operations unit markets Verizon's Communications and
Construction services that supply installation and repair labor and manages
Verizon's Supply unit that is responsible for the procurement and management of
inventory and supplies for the telephone operations, as well as other
subsidiaries. The Supply unit also sells material and logistic services to third
parties.
FCC Regulation and Interstate Rates
We are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) with respect to interstate services and related matters. In 2001, the FCC
continued to implement reforms to the interstate access charge system and to
implement the "universal service" and other requirements of the 1996 Act.
Access Charges and Universal Service
On May 31, 2000, the FCC adopted a plan advanced by members of the industry
(the Coalition for Affordable Local and Long Distance Service, or CALLS) as a
comprehensive five-year plan for regulation of interstate access charges. The
CALLS plan has three main components. First, it establishes a portable
interstate access universal service support of $650 million for the industry.
This explicit support replaces implicit support embedded in interstate access
charges. Second, the plan simplifies the patchwork of common line charges into
one subscriber line charge (SLC) and provides for de-averaging of the SLC by
zones and class of customers in a manner that will not undermine comparable and
affordable universal service. Third, the plan sets into place a mechanism to
transition to a set target of $.0055 per minute for switched access services.
Once that target rate is reached, local exchange carriers are no longer required
to make further annual price cap reductions to their switched access prices. The
annual reductions leading to the target rate, as well as annual reductions for
the subset of special access services that remain subject to price cap
regulation was set at 6.5% per year.
On September 10, 2001, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
ruled on an appeal of the FCC order adopting the plan. The court upheld the FCC
on several challenges to the order, but remanded two aspects of the decision
back to the FCC on the grounds that they lacked sufficient justification. The
court remanded back to the FCC for further consideration its decision setting
the annual reduction factor at 6.5% and the size of the new universal service
fund at $650 million. The entire plan (including these elements) will continue
in effect pending the FCC's further consideration of its justification of these
components.
The FCC has adopted rules for special access services that provide for
pricing flexibility and ultimately the removal of services from price regulation
when prescribed competitive thresholds are met. In order to use these rules,
carriers must forego the ability to take advantage of provisions in the current
rules that provide relief in the event earnings fall below prescribed
thresholds. In 2001, Verizon was authorized to remove special access and
dedicated transport services from price caps in 35 of the 57 Metropolitan
Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the former Bell Atlantic territory and in three
additional MSAs in the former GTE territory. In addition, the FCC found that in
10 MSAs Verizon had met the stricter standards to remove special access
connections to end-user customers from price caps. Verizon has an application
pending that, if granted, would remove special access services from price cap
regulation in 16 additional MSAs.
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In November 1999, the FCC adopted a new mechanism for providing universal
service support to high cost areas served by large local telephone companies.
This funding mechanism provides additional support for local telephone services
in several states served by Verizon. This system has been supplemented by the
new FCC access charge plan described above. On July 31, 2001, the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed and remanded to the FCC for further
proceedings. The court concluded that the FCC had failed to adequately explain
some aspects of its decision and had failed to address any need for a state
universal service mechanism. The current universal service mechanism remains in
place pending the outcome of any FCC review as a result of these appeals.
Unbundling of Network Elements (UNEs)
In November 1999, the FCC announced its decision setting forth new
unbundling requirements, eliminating elements that it had previously required to
be unbundled, limiting the obligation to provide others and adding new elements.
Appeals from this decision are pending.
In addition to the unbundling requirements released in November 1999, the
FCC released an order in a separate proceeding in December 1999, requiring
incumbent local exchange companies also to unbundle and provide to competitors
the higher frequency portion of their local loop. This provides competitors with
the ability to provision data services on top of incumbent carriers' voice
services. Appeals from this order are also pending.
In July 2000, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit found that
some aspects of the FCC's requirements for pricing UNEs were inconsistent with
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (1996 Act). In particular, it found that the
FCC was wrong to require incumbent carriers to base these prices not on their
real costs but on the imaginary costs of the most efficient equipment and the
most efficient network configuration. This portion of the court's decision has
been stayed pending review by the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, the court
upheld the FCC's decision that UNEs should be priced based on a forward-looking
cost model rather than historical costs. The U.S. Supreme Court currently has
this case under review.
In December 2001, the FCC opened its triennial review of UNEs. This
rulemaking reopens the question of what network elements must be made available
on an unbundled basis under the 1996 Act and will revisit the unbundling
decisions described above. In this rulemaking, the FCC also will address other
pending issues relating to unbundled elements, including the question of whether
competing carriers may substitute combinations of unbundled loops and transport
for already competitive special access services.
Compensation for Internet Traffic
On April 27, 2001, the FCC released an order addressing intercarrier
compensation for dial-up connections for Internet-bound traffic. The FCC found
that Internet-bound traffic is interstate and subject to the FCC's jurisdiction.
Moreover, the FCC again found that Internet-bound traffic is not subject to
reciprocal compensation under Section 251(b)(5) of the 1996 Act. Instead, the
FCC established federal rates for this traffic that decline from $0.0015 to
$0.0007 over a three-year period. The FCC order also sets caps on the total
minutes of this traffic that may be subject to any intercarrier compensation and
requires that incumbent local exchange carriers must offer to pay reciprocal
compensation for local traffic at the same rate as they are required to pay on
Internet-bound traffic. Several competing carriers and state regulators appealed
this order to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The court denied a
motion to stay the FCC order, and the order went into effect. The appeal remains
pending.
State Regulation of Rates and Services
Our telephone operations are subject to rate of return regulation.
Competition
We face increasing competition in all areas of our business. The 1996 Act,
regulatory and judicial actions and the development of new technologies,
products and services have created opportunities for alternative
telecommunication service providers, many of which are subject to fewer
regulatory constraints. Current and potential competitors in telecommunication
services include long distance companies, other local telephone companies, cable
companies, wireless service providers, foreign telecommunications providers,
electric utilities, Internet service providers and other companies that offer
network services. Many of these companies have a strong market presence, brand
recognition and existing customer relationships, all of which contribute to
intensifying competition and may affect our future revenue growth.
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Local Exchange Services
The ability to offer local exchange services has historically been subject
to regulation by state regulatory commissions. Applications from competitors to
provide and resell local exchange services have been approved in our
jurisdiction. The 1996 Act has significantly increased the level of competition
in our local exchange markets.
One of the purposes of the 1996 Act was to ensure, and accelerate, the
emergence of competition in local exchange markets. Toward this end, the 1996
Act requires most existing local exchange carriers (incumbent local exchange
carriers, or ILECs), including our company, to permit potential competitors
(competitive local exchange carriers, or CLECs) to:
. purchase service from the ILEC for resale to CLEC customers;
. purchase UNEs from the ILEC; and/or
. interconnect the CLEC's network with the ILEC's network.
As a result, competition in our local exchange markets continues to increase. We
are generally required to sell our services to CLECs at discounts from the
prices we charge our retail customers.
Long Distance Services
We offer intraLATA long distance services. IntraLATA toll calls originate
and terminate within the same LATA, but generally cover a greater distance than
a local call. State regulatory commissions rather than federal authorities
generally regulate these services. Federal regulators have jurisdiction over
interstate toll services. The state regulatory commission permits other carriers
to offer intraLATA toll services within our state.
Alternative Access Services
A substantial portion of our revenues from business and government
customers is derived from a relatively small number of large, multiple-line
subscribers.
We face competition from alternative communications systems, constructed by
large end-users, interexchange carriers and alternative access vendors, which
are capable of originating and/or terminating calls without the use of our
plant. The FCC's orders requiring us to offer collocated interconnection for
special and switched access services have enhanced the ability of such
alternative access providers to compete with us.
Other potential sources of competition include cable television systems,
shared tenant services and other noncarrier systems which are capable of
bypassing our local plant, either partially or completely, through substitution
of special access for switched access or through concentration of
telecommunications traffic on fewer of our lines.
Wireless Services
Wireless services also constitute a significant source of competition,
especially as wireless carriers (including Verizon Wireless) expand and improve
their network coverage and continue to lower their prices to end-users. As a
result, more end-users are substituting wireless services for basic wireline
service. Wireless telephone services can also be used for data transmission.
Public Telephone Services
The growth of wireless communications has significantly decreased usage of
public telephones, as more customers are substituting wireless services for
public telephone services. In addition, we face competition from other providers
of public telephone services.
Operator Services
Our operator services product line faces competition from alternative
operator services providers and Internet service providers.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2001, we had approximately 2,100 employees.
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Item 2. Properties
GENERAL
Our principal properties do not lend themselves to simple description by
character and location. Our investment in plant, property and equipment
consisted of the following at December 31:
2001 2000
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Central office equipment 38% 39%
Outside communications plant 43 42
Land and buildings 11 11
Furniture, vehicles and other work equipment 6 6
Other 2 2
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100% 100%
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"Central office equipment" consists of switching equipment, transmission
equipment and related facilities. "Outside communications plant" consists
primarily of aerial cable, underground cable, conduit and wiring, and telephone
poles. "Land and buildings" consists of land and land improvements, and
principally central office buildings. "Furniture, vehicles and other work
equipment" consists of public telephone instruments and telephone equipment,
furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles and other work equipment. "Other"
property consists primarily of plant under construction, capital leases,
capitalized computer software costs and leasehold improvements.
All of our properties, located in the state of Hawaii, are generally in
good operating condition and are adequate to satisfy the needs of our business.
Substantially all of our property is subject to the lien of our mortgage bond
indenture securing funded debt.
Our customers are served by electronic switching systems that provide a
wide variety of services. Our network has full digital capability to furnish
advanced data transmission and information management services.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
We have been making and expect to continue to make significant capital
expenditures to meet the demand for communications services and to further
improve such services. Capital expenditures were approximately $83 million in
2001, $73 million in 2000 and $102 million in 1999. Capital expenditures exclude
additions under capital lease. Our total investment in plant, property and
equipment was approximately $1.9 billion at December 31, 2001, $2.0 billion at
December 31, 2000, and $2.0 billion at December 31, 1999, including the effect
of retirements, but before deducting accumulated depreciation.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
There were no proceedings reportable under Item 3.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).)
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Not applicable.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).)
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
(Abbreviated pursuant to General Instruction I(2).)
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements listed in
the index set forth on page F-1.
OVERVIEW
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Description of Business
Verizon Hawaii Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of GTE Corporation (GTE),
which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon
Communications).
We currently have one wholly owned subsidiary, GTE Hawaiian Tel Insurance
Company Incorporated. This subsidiary is a wholly owned captive insurance
company that provides auto liability, general liability and workers'
compensation insurance to the Company on a direct basis.
We also owned Verizon Hawaii International Inc. and The Micronesian
Telecommunications Corporation (MTC) until transferred to a separate subsidiary
of Verizon Communications on March 2, 2001 and December 19, 2000, respectively.
Verizon Hawaii International Inc. principally provided interstate and
international telecommunication services in Hawaii. MTC principally provided
local telecommunication services on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
On March 2, 2001, we declared and transferred, as a dividend of $29.5
million, 100% of our ownership in Verizon Hawaii International Inc. to our
parent, GTE. The transfer was valued at cost, which was the net book value of
the Verizon Hawaii International Inc. shares at March 2, 2001. No gain or loss
was realized from this transaction.
On December 19, 2000, we exchanged 100% of our share ownership in MTC for
4.03065 shares of GTE International Telecommunications Incorporated (GITI), an
affiliate. Our minority interest in GITI is valued at cost, which was the net
book value of the MTC shares exchanged. On the same date, our wholly owned
subsidiary, Verizon Hawaii International Inc., sold 100% of its shares, or
1,215,930 shares, of GTE Far East (Services) Limited to GITI for one dollar. No
gains or losses were realized on these transactions.
We have one reportable segment which provides domestic wireline
telecommunications services. Our principal line of business is providing
communications services ranging from local telephone service for the home and
office to voice and data services for various industries. We provide local
telephone service on each island in Hawaii and provide intraLATA (Local Access
Transport Area) toll service among the islands. InterLATA toll services between
Hawaii and domestic points within the United States are provided by
long-distance carriers, which connect to our local facilities for call
origination and termination. The long-distance carriers are charged fees (access
charges) for interconnection to our local facilities. Business and residential
customers also pay access charges to connect to the local network to obtain
long-distance service. We earn other revenues by providing such services
as billing and collection and operator services to long-distance carriers.
The communications services we provide are subject to regulation by the
Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii for its intrastate business
operations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates rates that we
charge long distance carriers and end-user subscribers for interstate access
rates. For a further discussion of the company and our regulatory plan, see Item
1 - "Description of Business."
Critical Accounting Policies
Significant accounting policies are highlighted in the applicable sections
of this discussion and analysis of results of operations. See sections on
"Transactions with Affiliates," "Employee Severance Costs and Settlement
Gains/Losses," "Operating Revenues," and "Depreciation and Amortization." In
addition, all of our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to
the consolidated financial statements.
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Transactions with Affiliates
Our financial statements include transactions with Verizon Services Corp.,
Verizon Services Group and Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc. (collectively
known as Verizon Services), Verizon Information Services Inc., Verizon Data
Services Inc., GTE Communication Systems Corporation (GTE Communication
Systems), GTE Corporation (GTE) and other affiliates.
We have contractual arrangements with Verizon Services for the provision of
various centralized services. Costs may be either directly assigned to one
subsidiary or allocated to more than one subsidiary based on functional reviews
of the work performed. We are also allocated a portion of Verizon Services
employee benefit costs.
We have an agreement to provide subscriber lists, billing and collection
and other services to Verizon Information Services Inc. (Directories).
Directories bills us for printing and other costs associated with regulatory
requirements included in the telephone directories, including the cost of any
Extended Area Service sections in the directories. Directories also bills us for
any advertising we place in the telephone directories.
We use the equity method of accounting for our investment in Verizon
Ventures III Inc. (Ventures III). Ventures III is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Verizon Communications that provides new exchange access services through a
separate subsidiary. At December 31, 2001, our ownership interest in Ventures
III was .95% (see Note 11).
Verizon Data Services Inc. provides data processing services, software
application development and maintenance, which generally benefit Verizon
Communications' operating telephone subsidiaries, including us.
GTE Communication Systems provides construction and maintenance equipment,
supplies and electronic repair service to us.
We have contractual arrangements with GTE to provide short-term financing,
investing and cash management services to us.
We also include miscellaneous items of income and expense resulting from
transactions with other affiliates including Verizon Advanced Data Inc., Verizon
Select Services Inc. and Verizon Wireless. These transactions include the
provision of local and network access services, billing and collection services,
rental of facilities and equipment, and sales and purchases of material and
supplies.
See also Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for additional
information on affiliate transactions.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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We reported net income of $48.6 million in 2001, compared to net income of
$85.3 million in 2000.
Our results for 2001 and 2000 were affected by special items. The special
items in both periods include our allocated share of charges from Verizon
Services.
What follows is a further explanation of the nature of these special items.
Employee Severance Costs and Settlement Gains/Losses
During the fourth quarter of 2001, we recorded a charge of $1.8 million
(additionally $.7 million was allocated from Verizon Services) for severance and
related benefits, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," for the
voluntary and involuntary separation of employees.
We recorded pension settlement losses/(gains) of $.1 million in 2001 and
$(54.1) million in 2000 as a result of pension plan distributions which
surpassed the sum of service cost and interest cost in each year. Settlements of
pension obligations and special termination benefits were recorded in accordance
with SFAS No. 88, "Employers' Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of
Defined Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits."
Completion of Merger
On June 30, 2000, Bell Atlantic and GTE completed a merger under a
definitive merger agreement dated as of July 27, 1998 and began doing business
as Verizon Communications. The merger qualified as a tax-free reorganization and
has been accounted for as a pooling-of-interests business combination.
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The following table summarizes the charges incurred for the Bell
Atlantic-GTE Merger.
(Dollars in Millions)
Years Ended December 31 2001 2000
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Operations and Support Expenses
Direct incremental costs $--- $ 7.2
Severance costs --- 10.6
Transition costs 8.5 1.9
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8.5 19.7
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Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Accounting conformity adjustments --- (1.4)
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Total costs $8.5 $ 18.3
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Direct Incremental Costs
Direct incremental costs related to the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger of $7.2
million (all of which was allocated from Verizon Services) include compensation,
professional services and other costs. Compensation includes retention payments
to employees that were contingent on the close of the merger. Professional
services include investment banking, legal, accounting, consulting and other
advisory fees incurred to obtain federal and state regulatory approvals and take
other actions necessary to complete the merger. Other includes costs incurred to
obtain shareholder approval of the merger, register securities and communicate
with shareholders, employees and regulatory authorities regarding merger issues.
Employee Severance Costs
Employee severance costs related to the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger of $10.6
million (all of which was allocated from Verizon Services), as recorded under
SFAS No. 112, represent the benefit costs for the separation of management
employees who are entitled to benefits under pre-existing separation plans, as
well as an accrual for ongoing SFAS No. 112 obligations for former GTE
employees. The separations either have or are expected to occur as a result of
consolidations and process enhancements within our company. Accrued
postemployment benefit liabilities for those employees are included in our
balance sheets as a component of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities -
Other. The remaining severance liability under this program as of December 31,
2001 is $5.2 million.
Transition Costs
In addition to the direct merger-related and severance costs discussed
above, from the date of the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger, we incurred transition
costs related to the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger. These costs were incurred to
integrate systems, consolidate real estate, relocate employees and meet certain
regulatory conditions of the merger. They also include costs for advertising and
other costs to establish the Verizon brand. Transition costs related to the Bell
Atlantic-GTE merger were $8.5 million in 2001 and $1.9 million in 2000
(including $1.7 million in 2001 and $1.0 million 2000 allocated from Verizon
Services).
Accounting Conformity Adjustments
Results of operations also included adjustments that were required to
conform our accounting methods and presentation to that of Verizon
Communications. These conforming adjustments are differences in capitalization
policies. As a result of these adjustments, depreciation expense decreased $1.4
million in 2000.
Other Charges and Special Items
In the second quarter of 2000, we recorded other charges and special items
totaling $1.2 million pre-tax, which reduced operating revenues by $1.0 million
and increased operations and support expenses by $.2 million.
Transfer of Assets
On December 19, 2000, we exchanged 100% of our share ownership in The
Micronesian Telecommunications Corporation (MTC) for 4.03065 shares of GTE
International Telecommunications Incorporated (GITI), an affiliate of Verizon
Communications. Our minority interest in GITI was valued at cost, which was the
net book value of the MTC shares exchanged. On the same date, our wholly owned
subsidiary, Verizon Hawaii International Inc., sold 100% of its shares, or
1,215,930 shares, of GTE Far East (Services) Limited to GITI for one dollar.
Operating revenues and operating expenses contributed by these subsidiaries were
approximately $38.9 million and $33.0 million, respectively, for the year
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ended December 31, 2000. Assets exchanged or sold totaled $56.6 million. No
gains or losses were realized from these transactions.
On March 2, 2001, we declared and transferred, as a dividend of $29.5
million, 100% of our ownership in Verizon Hawaii International Inc. to our
parent, GTE Corporation. The transfer was valued at cost, which was the net book
value of the Verizon Hawaii International Inc. shares at March 2, 2001.
Operating revenues and operating expenses contributed by Verizon Hawaii
International Inc. were approximately $41.9 million and $33.6 million,
respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2000. No gain or loss was realized
from this transaction.
As a result of these transactions, past operating results are no longer
indicative of future operating results.
These and other items affecting the comparison of our results of operations
for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 are discussed in the following
sections.
OPERATING REVENUES
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(Dollars in Millions)
Years Ended December 31, 2001 2000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local services $ 296.6 $ 312.2
Network access services 157.5 168.3
Long distance services 14.2 56.9
Other services 78.6 101.3
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Total $ 546.9 $ 638.7
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We recognize service revenues based upon usage of our local exchange
network and facilities and contract fees. We recognize product and other service
revenues when the products are delivered and accepted by the customers and when
services are provided in accordance with contract terms.
LOCAL SERVICES
(Decrease)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 - 2000 $(15.6) (5.0)%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local service revenues are earned from the provision of local exchange,
local private line, wire maintenance, voice messaging and value-added services.
Value-added services are a family of services that expand the utilization of the
network, including products such as Caller ID, Call Waiting and Return Call. The
provision of local exchange services not only includes retail revenues, but also
includes local wholesale revenues from unbundled network elements (UNEs),
interconnection revenues from competitive local exchange carriers, certain data
transport revenues and wireless interconnection revenues.
Local service revenues decreased in 2001 primarily as a result of the
transfer of assets, as described in Results of Operations. Local service
revenues were also impacted by the effect of an economic slowdown and
competition, as reflected by a decline in our switched access lines in service
of 1.1% from December 31, 2000. In addition, the effect of technology
substitution is increasing, as more customers are choosing wireless and Internet
services in place of some basic wireline services.
NETWORK ACCESS SERVICES
(Decrease)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 - 2000 $(10.8) (6.4)%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Network access revenues are earned from end-user subscribers and from long
distance and other competing carriers who use our local exchange facilities to
provide usage services to their customers. Switched access revenues are derived
from fixed and usage-based charges paid by carriers for access to our local
network. Special access revenues originate
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from carriers and end-users that buy dedicated local exchange capacity to
support their private networks. End-user access revenues are earned from our
customers and from resellers who purchase dial-tone services.
Network access revenue declined in 2001 primarily due to the aforementioned
transfer of assets and mandated price reductions on certain interstate access
services. The FCC regulates rates that we charge long distance carriers and end-
user subscribers for interstate access services. We are required to file new
access rates with the FCC each year. In July 2000, we implemented the Coalition
for Affordable Local and Long Distance Service (CALLS) plan. Rates included in
the July 2000 CALLS plan were in effect through June 2001. Effective July 3,
2001, we implemented further rate reductions in accordance with the plan.
These decreases were partially offset by higher customer demand for special
access services, particularly for high-capacity, high-speed digital services.
LONG DISTANCE SERVICES
(Decrease)
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2001 - 2000 $(42.7) (75.0)%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long distance revenues are earned primarily from calls made from
international calls and from calls made to points outside a customer's local
calling area, but within our service area (intraLATA toll). IntraLATA toll calls
originate and terminate within the same LATA, but generally cover a greater
distance than a local call. These services are regulated by the Public Service
Commission of the State of Hawaii except where they cross state lines. Other
long distance services that we provide include 800 services and Wide Area
Telephone Services (WATS). We also earn revenue from private line and operator
services associated with long distance calls.
Long distance service revenues declined in 2001 primarily due to the
aforementioned transfer of assets.
OTHER SERVICES
(Decrease)
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2001 - 2000 $(22.7) (22.4)%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our other services include such services as billing and collections for
long distance carriers and affiliates, facilities rentals to affiliates and
nonaffiliates, public (pay) telephone and customer premises equipment (CPE).
Other service revenues also include fees paid by customers for non-publication
of telephone numbers and multiple white page listings, fees paid by an affiliate
for usage of our directory listings and fees paid by an affiliate for the
provision of sales agent services.
Other service revenues declined in 2001 primarily due to the aforementioned
transfer of assets, as well as lower revenue from CPE sales.
OPERATING EXPENSES
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(Dollars in Millions)
OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT
(Decrease)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 - 2000 $(32.9) (9.6)%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operations and support expenses consist of employee costs and other
operating expenses. Employee costs consist of salaries, wages and other employee
compensation, employee benefits and payroll taxes. Other operating expenses
consist of contract services including centralized services expenses allocated
from affiliates, rent, network software costs, operating taxes other than
income, the provision for uncollectible accounts receivable, reciprocal
compensation, and other costs.
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The transfer of assets, as discussed in the Results of Operations section,
was the primary reason for the reduction in operations and support expenses. The
effect of merger-related costs and other special items recorded in 2000 further
reduced operations and support expenses. Operating costs have also decreased due
to effective cost control measures and declining work force levels. These
decreases were partially offset by the effect of pre-tax gains recorded in 2000
associated with lump-sum settlements of pension obligations for certain active
and former employees. Employee severance costs recorded in 2001 also offset the
decreases in expense, but to a lesser extent.
For additional information on the transfer of assets, merger-related
costs and other special items, pension settlement gains, and employee severance
costs, see Results of Operations.
We continue to incur expenditures related to reciprocal compensation
arrangements with competitive local exchange carriers and other carriers to
terminate calls on their network. In March 2000, the United States Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed and remanded the FCC's
February 1999 order that concluded that calls to the Internet through Internet
service providers (ISP) do not terminate at the ISP but are single interstate
calls. The FCC had concluded that calls to the Internet are not therefore
subject to reciprocal compensation under section 251(b)(5) of the
Telecommunications Act, but left it to state regulatory commissions to determine
whether local interconnection agreements entered into with competing carriers
required the payment of compensation on such calls.
On April 27, 2001, the FCC released an order addressing intercarrier
compensation for dial-up connections for Internet-bound traffic. The FCC found
that Internet-bound traffic is interstate and subject to the FCC's jurisdiction.
Moreover, the FCC again found that Internet-bound traffic is not subject to
reciprocal compensation under Section 251(b)(5) of the 1996 Act. Instead, the
FCC established federal rates for this traffic that decline from $0.0015 to
$0.0007 over a three-year period. The FCC order also sets caps on the total
minutes of this traffic that may be subject to any intercarrier compensation and
requires that incumbent local exchange carriers must offer to pay reciprocal
compensation for local traffic at the same rate as they are required to pay on
Internet-bound traffic. Several competing carriers and state regulators appealed
this order to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The court denied a
motion to stay the FCC order, and the order went into effect. The appeal remains
pending.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
(Decrease)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 - 2000 $(10.8) (8.6)%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Depreciation expense is principally based on the composite group remaining
life method and straight-line composite rates. This method provides for the
recognition of the cost of the remaining net investment in telephone plant, less
anticipated net salvage value, over the remaining asset lives. This method
requires the periodic revision of depreciation rates.
The decline in depreciation and amortization expense in 2001 was primarily
attributable to the aforementioned transfer of assets. Partially affecting the
change in depreciation and amortization expense were adjustments made to conform
the accounting policies of Bell Atlantic and GTE as a result of the merger, as
described in Results of Operations.
OTHER RESULTS
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(Dollars in Millions)
OTHER INCOME AND (EXPENSE), NET
(Decrease)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 - 2000 $(4.7) (151.6)%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other income and (expense), net includes equity income (losses), interest
income and other nonoperating income and expense items.
The change in other income and (expense), net, was primarily attributable
to equity losses recognized from our investment in Ventures III.
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Increase
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 - 2000 $1.0 2.6%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest expense includes costs associated with borrowing and capital
leases, net of capitalized interest costs. We capitalize interest associated
with the acquisition or construction of plant assets. Capitalized interest is
reported as a cost of plant and a reduction in interest expense.
Interest expense increased in 2001 primarily due to the effects of overall
higher levels of average short-term borrowings from an affiliate and additional
interest costs in 2001 associated with a contingency. These increases were
partially offset by the effect of lower interest rates.
See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for additional
information about our debt.
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATES
Years Ended December 31,
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2001 40.2%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 36.9%
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The effective income tax rate is the provision for income taxes as a
percentage of income before provision for income taxes. Our effective income tax
rate was higher in 2001. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in the
portion of income from non-taxable operations as a result of the transfer of
assets and the effect of equity losses associated with our investment in
Ventures III, for which we do not recognize income tax benefits.
You can find a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to
the effective income tax rate for each period in Note 9 to the consolidated
financial statements.
OTHER MATTERS
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Business Combinations
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 141, "Business Combinations," which applies to business combinations
occurring after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of
accounting be used and includes guidance on the initial recognition and
measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in the combination.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
In June 2001, the FASB also issued SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 142 no longer permits the amortization of goodwill
and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Instead, these assets must be reviewed
annually (or more frequently under prescribed conditions) for impairment in
accordance with this statement. This impairment test uses a fair value approach
rather than the undiscounted cash flows approach previously required by SFAS No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to Be Disposed Of." The goodwill impairment test under SFAS No. 142
requires a two-step approach, which is performed at the reporting unit level, as
defined in SFAS No. 142. Step one identifies potential impairments by comparing
the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. Step two, which is
only performed if there is a potential impairment, compares the carrying amount
of the reporting unit's goodwill to its implied value, as defined in SFAS No.
142. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied
fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized for an amount
equal to that excess. Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives will
continue to be amortized over their useful lives and reviewed for impairment in
accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets."
We are required to adopt SFAS No. 142 effective January 1, 2002. The
adoption of SFAS No. 142 will not have a material effect on our results of
operations or financial position.
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Asset Retirement Obligations
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations." This standard provides the accounting for the cost of
legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets. SFAS No.
143 requires that companies recognize the fair value of a liability for asset
retirement obligations in the period in which the obligations are incurred and
capitalize that amount as a part of the book value of the long-lived asset. That
cost is then depreciated over the remaining life of the underlying long-lived
asset. We are required to adopt SFAS No. 143 effective January 1, 2003. We are
currently evaluating the impact this new standard will have on our future
results of operations or financial position.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144. This standard supersedes SFAS
No. 121 and the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 30,
"Reporting the Results of Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a
Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring
Events and Transactions," with regard to reporting the effects of a disposal of
a segment of a business. SFAS No. 144 establishes a single accounting model for
assets to be disposed of by sale and addresses several SFAS No. 121
implementation issues. We are required to adopt SFAS No. 144 effective January
1, 2002. We do not expect the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 144 to have a
material effect on our results of operations or financial position.
Contractual Obligations
The following table provides a summary of our contractual obligations.
Additional detail about these items is included in the notes to the consolidated
financial statements.
Payments Due by Period (Dollars in Millions)
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Contractual Obligation Total Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years After 5 years
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Long-term debt $425.0 $ --- $ --- $425.0 $ ---
Operating leases 28.9 3.5 5.7 5.0 14.7
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Total contractual cash obligations $453.9 $ 3.5 $ 5.7 $430.0 $14.7
====================================================================================
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk in the normal course of our business.
The majority of our debt is fixed rate debt and we did not have derivatives as
of December 31, 2001 and 2000. Our short-term borrowings from an affiliate
expose our earnings to changes in short-term interest rates since the interest
rate charged on such borrowings is typically fixed for less than one month.
The following table summarizes the fair values of our long-term debt as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000. The table also provides a sensitivity analysis of
the estimated fair values of these financial instruments assuming
100-basis-point upward and downward parallel shifts in the yield curve. The
sensitivity analysis did not include the fair values of our short-term
borrowings from an affiliate since they are not significantly affected by
changes in market interest rates.
December 31
--------------------------------
(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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Fair value of long-term debt $456.3 $433.9
Fair value assuming a +100-basis-point shift 440.5 416.2
Fair value assuming a -100-basis-point shift 472.8 452.6
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The information required by this Item is set forth on Pages F-1 through
F-23.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
The information required by this Item regarding a change in accountants
is included in a Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 7, 2000.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).)
Item 11. Executive Compensation
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).)
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).)
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
(Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2).)
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PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1) Financial Statements
See Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement
Schedule appearing on Page F-1.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
See Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement
Schedule appearing on Page F-1.
(3) Exhibits
Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are incorporated
herein by reference as exhibits hereto.
3.1 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. (Exhibit 3.2 to the
registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1987, File No. 2-33059.)
3.2 Amended Bylaws. (Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 2-33059.)
3.3 Articles of Amendment to Change Corporate Name. (Exhibit 3.3 to
the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 2000, File No. 2-33059.)
4 No instrument which defines the rights of holders of long-term
debt of the registrant is filed herewith pursuant to Regulation
S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A). Pursuant to this regulation, the
registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument
to the SEC upon request.
12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
26 Revised Form of Invitation for Bids pertaining to Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-57743).
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
There were no Current Reports on Form 8-K filed during the
quarter ended December 31, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Verizon Hawaii Inc.
Date: March 25, 2002 By /s/ Edwin F. Hall
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Edwin F. Hall
Controller
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature Title Date
- --------- ----- ----
/s/ Warren H. Haruki President March 25, 2002
- -------------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer)
Warren H. Haruki and Director
/s/ William F. Heitmann Senior Vice President - Finance March 25, 2002
- -------------------------------- (Principal Financial Officer)
William F. Heitmann
/s/ Edwin F. Hall Controller March 25, 2002
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Edwin F. Hall
/s/ Elaine Marie Duncan Director March 25, 2002
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Elaine Marie Duncan
/s/ Timothy J. McCallion Director March 25, 2002
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Timothy J. McCallion
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Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule
Page
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Report of Independent Auditors - Ernst & Young LLP .............................................. F-2
Report of Independent Public Accountants - Arthur Andersen LLP................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 ....................................... F-4
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2001 and 2000......................................... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareowner's Investment
For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 ....................................... F-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 ....................................... F-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...................................................... F-9
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999........................................ F-23
Financial statement schedules other than those listed above have been omitted
because such schedules are not required or applicable.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Shareowner
Verizon Hawaii Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Verizon Hawaii
Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the related consolidated
statements of income, changes in shareowner's investment, and cash flows for the
years then ended. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule
referenced in the index at Item 14(a). These financial statements and the
financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
the financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Verizon Hawaii
Inc. at December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the consolidated results of its
operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Also, in our
opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation
to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all
material respects the information set forth therein.
/s/Ernst & Young LLP
New York, New York
January 31, 2002
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareowner of
Verizon Hawaii Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of income, changes in
shareowner's investment and cash flows of Verizon Hawaii Inc. (a Hawaii
corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc.) and
subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1999, as set forth under Item 14 of
this report. These financial statements and the schedule referred to below are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of Verizon
Hawaii Inc. and subsidiary for the year ended December 31, 1999 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
changed its method of accounting for computer software costs in accordance with
AICPA Statement of Position No. 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use," effective January 1, 1999.
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial
statements taken as a whole. The 1999 supporting schedule listed under Item 14
is presented for the purpose of complying with the Securities and Exchange
Commission's rules and is not part of the basic financial statements. The 1999
supporting schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the
audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in
all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in
relation to the related financial statements taken as a whole.
/s/Arthur Andersen LLP
Dallas, Texas
June 30, 2000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Years Ended December 31
(Dollars in Millions)
2001 2000 1999
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OPERATING REVENUES (including $31.9, $15.8, and $40.9 from affiliates) $ 546.9 $638.7 $679.1
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Operations and support (including $89.9, $103.4 and $85.9 to affiliates) 310.8 343.7 370.3
Depreciation and amortization 114.3 125.1 121.8
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425.1 468.8 492.1
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OPERATING INCOME 121.8 169.9 187.0
OTHER INCOME AND (EXPENSE), NET (including $(5.1), $3.1 and
$2.6 from affiliates) (1.6) 3.1 4.4
INTEREST EXPENSE (including $7.4, $8.2 and $7.8 to affiliate) 38.9 37.9 39.6
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INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 81.3 135.1 151.8
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 32.7 49.8 53.2
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NET INCOME $ 48.6 $ 85.3 $ 98.6
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions)
ASSETS
------
December 31
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2001 2000
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ .3 $ 1.5
Short-term investments 40.5 19.9
Accounts receivable:
Trade and other, net of allowances for uncollectibles of $6.2 and $6.9 110.2 82.1
Affiliates 10.7 10.6
Material and supplies 11.0 8.5
Prepaid expenses 1.3 1.6
Deferred income taxes 4.0 8.8
Other 10.5 6.2
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188.5 139.2
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PLANT, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 1,924.3 1,996.9
Less accumulated depreciation 1,226.8 1,221.9
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697.5 775.0
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PREPAID PENSION ASSET 470.9 421.2
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INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED BUSINESSES 39.6 44.3
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OTHER ASSETS 24.7 47.1
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TOTAL ASSETS $1,421.2 $1,426.8
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amount)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNER'S INVESTMENT
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December 31
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2001 2000
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt maturing within one year:
Note payable to affiliate $ 201.8 $ 97.4
Other --- 1.2
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Affiliates 19.5 19.7
Other 69.0 122.6
Other current liabilities 36.3 33.6
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326.6 274.5
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LONG-TERM DEBT 428.6 429.2
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS 41.2 17.2
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DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes 233.4 218.0
Unamortized investment tax credits 31.8 33.3
Other 31.9 46.9
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297.1 298.2
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 4 and 12)
SHAREOWNER'S INVESTMENT
Common stock - $25 par value per share 250.0 250.0
Authorized shares: 18,000,000
Outstanding shares: 10,000,000
Contributed capital 99.9 125.6
(Accumulated Deficit)/Reinvested earnings (22.2) 32.1
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327.7 407.7
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNER'S INVESTMENT $ 1,421.2 $ 1,426.8
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREOWNER'S INVESTMENT
For the Years Ended December 31
(Dollars in Millions)
2001 2000 1999
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COMMON STOCK
Balance at beginning of year $ 250.0 $ 250.0 $ 250.0
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Balance at end of year 250.0 250.0 250.0
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CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL
Balance at beginning of year 125.6 93.3 91.1
Capital contribution from GTE Corporation 3.8 --- ---
Affiliate asset dividend (29.5) --- ---
Capital contribution in connection with merger --- 32.0 ---
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options --- .3 2.1
Other --- --- .1
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Balance at end of year 99.9 125.6 93.3
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(ACCUMULATED DEFICIT)/REINVESTED EARNINGS
Balance at beginning of year 32.1 50.0 41.8
Net income 48.6 85.3 98.6
Dividends declared (110.0) (63.0) (90.0)
Dividend paid in connection with merger --- (32.0) ---
Other 7.1 (8.2) (.4)
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Balance at end of year (22.2) 32.1 50.0
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TOTAL SHAREOWNER'S INVESTMENT $ 327.7 $ 407.7 $ 393.3
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31
(Dollars in Millions)
2001 2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 48.6 $ 85.3 $ 98.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 114.3 125.1 121.8
Equity loss/(income) from affiliates 5.3 --- (1.1)
Deferred income taxes, net 30.7 39.7 61.5
Employee retirement benefits (48.5) (121.4) (79.8)
Provision for uncollectible accounts 7.5 8.1 16.5
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (52.2) 51.0 .1
Material and supplies (2.4) (3.0) 5.5
Other assets (4.1) (18.4) 4.9
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (45.1) 62.5 (19.5)
Other current liabilities 5.3 17.1 (20.4)
Other items, net 51.6 (68.7) (1.7)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 111.0 177.3 186.4
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of short-term investments (40.5) (10.4) ---
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 19.8 --- ---
Capital expenditures (82.5) (72.6) (102.0)
Investment in unconsolidated business (3.8) --- ---
Other, net (7.9) --- .6
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Net cash used in investing activities (114.9) (83.0) (101.4)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Principal repayments of borrowings and capital lease obligations (1.2) (12.6) (5.9)
Net change in note payable to affiliate 110.1 (5.2) 13.4
Dividends paid (110.0) (78.3) (91.5)
Capital contribution from parent 3.8 --- ---
Other, net --- 1.0 ---
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Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 2.7 (95.1) (84.0)
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NET CHANGE IN CASH (1.2) (.8) 1.0
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1.5 2.3 1.3
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CASH, END OF YEAR $ .3 $ 1.5 $ 2.3
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
Verizon Hawaii Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of GTE Corporation (GTE),
which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon
Communications).
We currently have one wholly owned subsidiary, GTE Hawaiian Tel Insurance
Company Incorporated. This subsidiary is a wholly owned captive insurance
company that provides auto liability, general liability and workers'
compensation insurance to the Company on a direct basis.
We also owned Verizon Hawaii International Inc. and The Micronesian
Telecommunications Corporation (MTC) until transferred to a separate subsidiary
of Verizon Communications on March 2, 2001 and December 19, 2000, respectively.
Verizon Hawaii International Inc. principally provided interstate and
international telecommunication services in Hawaii. MTC principally provided
local telecommunication services on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
On March 2, 2001, we declared and transferred, as a dividend of $29.5
million, 100% of our ownership in Verizon Hawaii International Inc. to our
parent, GTE. The transfer was valued at cost, which was the net book value of
the Verizon Hawaii International Inc. shares at March 2, 2001. No gain or loss
was realized from this transaction.
On December 19, 2000, we exchanged 100% of our share ownership in MTC for
4.03065 shares of GTE International Telecommunications Incorporated (GITI), an
affiliate of Verizon Communications. Our minority interest in GITI was valued at
cost, which was the net book value of the MTC shares exchanged. On the same
date, Verizon Hawaii International Inc., sold 100% of its shares, or 1,215,930
shares, of GTE Far East (Services) Limited to GITI for one dollar. Assets
exchanged or sold totaled $56.6 million. No gains or losses were realized on
these transactions.
We have one reportable segment which provides domestic wireline
telecommunications services. Our principal line of business is providing
communications services ranging from local telephone service for the home and
office to voice and data services for various industries. We provide local
telephone service on each island in Hawaii and provide intraLATA (Local Access
Transport Area) toll service among the islands. InterLATA toll services between
Hawaii and domestic points within the United States are provided by
long-distance carriers, which connect to our local facilities for call
origination and termination. The long-distance carriers are charged fees (access
charges) for interconnection to our local facilities. Business and residential
customers also pay access charges to connect to the local network to obtain
long-distance service. We earn other revenues by providing such services
as billing and collection and operator services to long-distance carriers.
The communications services we provide are subject to regulation by the
Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii with respect to intrastate
rates and services and other matters. The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) regulates rates that we charge long distance carriers and end-user
subscribers for interstate access rates.
Basis of Presentation
We prepare our financial statements using generally accepted accounting
principles which require management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. Examples of significant estimates include the allowance for doubtful
accounts and the recoverability of intangibles and other long-lived assets.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Verizon
Hawaii Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
Our investment in Verizon Ventures III Inc. (Ventures III), an affiliated
company which provides new exchange access services through a separate
subsidiary, is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. At December
31, 2001, our ownership interest in Ventures III was .95% (see Note 11).
We have reclassified certain amounts from prior periods to conform with our
current presentation.
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Revenue Recognition
We recognize service revenues based upon usage of our local exchange
network and facilities and contract fees. We recognize product and other service
revenues when the products are delivered and accepted by the customers and when
services are provided in accordance with contract terms.
We adopted the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements," effective January 1, 2000, as required by the SEC. As a result of
the adoption of SAB No. 101, we defer nonrecurring service activation revenues
and costs and amortize them over the expected term of the customer relationship.
The deferred costs are equal to the activation fee revenue and any excess cost
is expensed immediately. The deferred costs represent direct costs associated
with certain non-recurring fees, such as service activation and installation
fees. Previously, these revenues and costs were recognized when the activation
service was performed. This change in accounting did not have a material impact
on our results of operations. Our balance sheet includes deferred activation
costs and deferred activation revenues as follows:
December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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Deferred Activation Costs
Current assets - other $ 9.7 $ 5.4
Other assets 17.8 21.7
Deferred Activation Revenues
Current liabilities - other 9.7 5.4
Deferred credits and other liabilities - other 17.8 21.7
Maintenance and Repairs
We charge the cost of maintenance and repairs, including the cost of
replacing minor items not constituting substantial betterments, to Operations
and Support Expense as these costs are incurred.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of 90 days or
less when purchased to be cash equivalents, except cash equivalents held as
short-term investments. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates
market value.
Short-term Investments
Our short-term investments consist of cash equivalents held in trust to pay
for certain employee benefits. Short-term investments are stated at cost, which
approximates market value.
Material and Supplies
We include in inventory new and reusable materials which are stated
principally at average original cost, except that specific costs are used in the
case of large individual items.
Long-Lived Assets
We assess the impairment of long-lived assets under Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be
recoverable. A determination of impairment (if any) is made based on estimates
of future cash flows. (See "Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" below.)
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Plant and Depreciation
We record plant, property, and equipment at cost. Depreciation expense is
principally based on the composite group remaining life method and straight-line
composite rates. This method provides for the recognition of the cost of the
remaining net investment in telephone plant, less anticipated net salvage value,
over the remaining asset lives. This method requires the periodic revision of
depreciation rates. We used the following asset lives:
Average Lives (in years)
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Buildings 30 - 35
Central office equipment 5 - 10
Outside communications plant 15 - 50
Furniture, vehicles and other 3 - 15
When we replace or retire depreciable telephone plant, we deduct the
carrying amount of such plant from the respective accounts and charge it to
accumulated depreciation.
We capitalize interest associated with the acquisition or construction of
plant assets. Capitalized interest is reported as a cost of plant and a
reduction in interest expense.
Computer Software Costs
We capitalize the cost of internal-use software which has a useful life in
excess of one year in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) No. 98-1,
"Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use." Subsequent additions, modifications or upgrades to internal-use
software are capitalized only to the extent that they allow the software to
perform a task it previously did not perform. Software maintenance and training
costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Also, we capitalize
interest associated with the development of internal-use software. Capitalized
computer software costs are amortized using the straight-line method over a
period of 3 to 7 years.
Income Taxes
Verizon Communications and its domestic subsidiaries, including us, file a
consolidated federal income tax return.
Current and deferred tax expense is determined by applying the provisions
of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," to each subsidiary as if it were
a separate taxpayer.
We use the deferral method of accounting for investment tax credits earned
prior to the repeal of investment tax credits by the Tax Reform Act of 1986. We
also defer certain transitional credits earned after the repeal. We amortize
these credits over the estimated service lives of the related assets as a
reduction to the Provision for Income Taxes.
Advertising Costs
We expense advertising costs as they are incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation
We participate in stock-based employee compensation plans sponsored by
Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications accounts for stock-based employee
compensation plans under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations, and
follows the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation."
Employee Benefit Plans
We participate in the Verizon Communications benefit plans. Under these
plans, pension and postretirement health care and life insurance benefits earned
during the year as well as interest on projected benefit obligations are accrued
currently. Prior service costs and credits resulting from changes in plan
benefits are amortized over the average remaining service period of the
employees expected to receive benefits.
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Directory Publishing Revenues
Consistent with industry practice, effective January 1, 2000, we changed
our method of recognizing directory publishing revenues. Verizon Information
Services Inc. (Directories), a wholly owned subsidiary of GTE, publishes
telephone directories for which it receives advertising revenue. Under our
previous method of revenue recognition, approximately 60% of the advertising
revenue for directories published by Directories in our operating areas was
recognized as revenue. The remaining 40% was recognized as revenue by
Directories. Under the new method of revenue recognition, Directories now
recognizes 100% of the directory publishing revenues. We, in turn, bill
Directories for customer listing information and billing and collection
services, which we recognize as revenue when services are rendered. As a result,
our others services revenues and operating income for the year ended December
31, 2000 decreased $41.1 million and $35.6 million, respectively, compared to
1999.
Derivative Instruments
Effective January 1, 2001, we adopted SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" and SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for
Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133
requires that all derivatives, including derivatives embedded in other financial
instruments, be measured at fair value and recognized as either assets or
liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the fair values of
derivative instruments not qualifying as hedges under SFAS No. 133 or any
ineffective portion of hedges are recognized in earnings in the current period.
Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments used effectively as fair
value hedges are recognized in earnings, along with changes in the fair value of
the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of the effective portions of cash
flow hedges are reported in other comprehensive income (loss), and recognized in
earnings when the hedged item is recognized in earnings. We had no derivative
instruments as of December 31, 2001 and 2000.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Business Combinations
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 141, "Business Combinations," which applies to business combinations
occurring after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of
accounting be used and includes guidance on the initial recognition and
measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in the combination.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
In June 2001, the FASB also issued SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 142 no longer permits the amortization of goodwill
and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Instead, these assets must be reviewed
annually (or more frequently under prescribed conditions) for impairment in
accordance with this statement. This impairment test uses a fair value approach
rather than the undiscounted cash flows approach previously required by SFAS No.
121. The goodwill impairment test under SFAS No. 142 requires a two-step
approach, which is performed at the reporting unit level, as defined in SFAS No.
142. Step one identifies potential impairments by comparing the fair value of
the reporting unit to its carrying amount. Step two, which is only performed if
there is a potential impairment, compares the carrying amount of the reporting
unit's goodwill to its implied value, as defined in SFAS No. 142. If the
carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value
of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized for an amount equal to that
excess. Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives will continue to be
amortized over their useful lives and reviewed for impairment in accordance with
SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."
We are required to adopt SFAS No. 142 effective January 1, 2002. The
adoption of SFAS No. 142 will not have a material effect on our results of
operations or financial position.
Asset Retirement Obligations
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations." This standard provides the accounting for the cost of
legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets. SFAS No.
143 requires that companies recognize the fair value of a liability for asset
retirement obligations in the period in which the obligations are incurred and
capitalize that amount as a part of the book value of the long-lived asset. That
cost is then depreciated over the remaining life of the underlying long-lived
asset. We are required to adopt SFAS No. 143 effective January 1, 2003. We are
currently evaluating the impact this new standard will have on our future
results of operations or financial position.
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Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144. This standard supersedes SFAS
No. 121 and the provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of
Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and
Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions," with
regard to reporting the effects of a disposal of a segment of a business. SFAS
No. 144 establishes a single accounting model for assets to be disposed of by
sale and addresses several SFAS No. 121 implementation issues. We are required
to adopt SFAS No. 144 effective January 1, 2002. We do not expect the impact of
the adoption of SFAS No. 144 to have a material effect on our results of
operations or financial position.
Comprehensive Income
We had no comprehensive income components for the years ended December 31,
2001, 2000 and 1999. Therefore, comprehensive income is the same as net income
for all three years.
2. COMPLETION OF MERGER
On June 30, 2000, Bell Atlantic and GTE completed a merger under a
definitive merger agreement dated as of July 27, 1998. Under the terms of the
agreement, GTE became a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Atlantic. With the
closing of the merger, the combined company began doing business as Verizon
Communications. The merger qualified as a tax-free reorganization and has been
accounted for as a pooling-of-interests business combination. Under this method
of accounting, Bell Atlantic and GTE are treated as if they had always been
combined for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
The following table summarizes the one-time charges incurred for the
merger:
(Dollars in Millions)
Years Ended December 31, 2001 2000
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Direct incremental costs $ --- $ 7.2
Employee severance costs --- 10.6
Transition costs 8.5 1.9
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Total Merger-Related Costs $ 8.5 $ 19.7
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The following table provides a reconciliation of the liabilities associated
with Bell Atlantic-GTE merger-related costs and other charges and special items
described below:
(Dollars in Millions)
2000 2001
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Charged to Asset Asset
Expense or Write-offs End of Write-offs End of
Revenue Payments and Other Year Payments and Other Year
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Merger-Related
Direct incremental costs $ 7.2 $ (6.9) $--- $ .3 $ (.3) $ --- $ ---
Employee severance costs 10.6 (2.8) .3 8.1 (1.1) (.9) 6.1
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$ 17.8 $ (9.7) $ .3 $ 8.4 $ (1.4) $ (.9) $ 6.1
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Merger-Related Charges
Direct Incremental Costs
Direct incremental costs related to the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger of $7.2
million (all of which was allocated from Verizon Services) include compensation,
professional services and other costs. Compensation includes retention payments
to employees that were contingent on the close of the merger. Professional
services include investment banking, legal, accounting, consulting and other
advisory fees incurred to obtain federal and state regulatory approvals and take
other actions necessary to complete the merger. Other includes costs incurred to
obtain shareholder approval of the merger, register securities and communicate
with shareholders, employees and regulatory authorities regarding merger issues.
All of the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger direct incremental costs had been paid as of
December 31, 2001.
Employee Severance Costs
Employee severance costs related to the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger of $10.6
million (all of which was allocated from Verizon Services), as recorded under
SFAS No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," represent the
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benefit costs for the separation of management employees who are entitled to
benefits under pre-existing separation plans, as well as an accrual for ongoing
SFAS No. 112 obligations for former GTE employees. The separations either have
or are expected to occur as a result of consolidations and process enhancements
within our company. Accrued postemployment benefit liabilities for those
employees are included in our balance sheets as a component of Accounts Payable
and Accrued Liabilities - Other. The remaining severance liability under this
program as of December 31, 2001 is $5.2 million.
Transition Costs
In addition to the direct merger-related and severance costs discussed
above, from the date of the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger, we incurred transition
costs related to the Bell Atlantic-GTE merger. These costs were incurred to
integrate systems, consolidate real estate, relocate employees and meet certain
regulatory conditions of the merger. They also include costs for advertising and
other costs to establish the Verizon brand. Transition costs related to the Bell
Atlantic-GTE merger were $8.5 million in 2001 (including $1.7 million allocated
from Verizon Services) and $1.9 million in 2000 (including $1.0 million
allocated from Verizon Services).
Accounting Conformity Adjustments
Results of operations also included adjustments that were required to
conform our accounting methods and presentation to that of Verizon
Communications. These conforming adjustments are differences in capitalization
policies. As a result of these adjustments, operating income increased $1.4
million in 2000 and $2.9 million in 1999.
3. PLANT, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The following table displays the details of plant, property and equipment,
which is stated at cost:
December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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Land $ 10.8 $ 10.8
Buildings 207.4 205.6
Central office equipment 728.0 775.6
Outside communications plant 829.8 843.8
Furniture, vehicles and other work equipment 103.6 111.6
Other 36.8 30.6
Construction-in-progress 7.9 18.9
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1,924.3 1,996.9
Accumulated depreciation (1,226.8) (1,221.9)
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Total $ 697.5 $ 775.0
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4. LEASES
We lease certain facilities and equipment for use in our operations under
both capital and operating leases. There were no significant capital lease
obligations in 2001, 2000 and 1999.
Capital lease amounts included in plant, property and equipment are as
follows:
December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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Capital leases $1.3 $1.3
Accumulated amortization (.6) (.3)
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Total $ .7 $1.0
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Total rent expense amounted to $7.8 million in 2001, $12.4 million in 2000
and $10.4 million in 1999. In 2001, $1.6 million represented rental payments to
affiliated companies. There were no rental payments to affiliated companies in
2000 and 1999.
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This table displays the aggregate minimum rental commitments under
noncancelable operating leases for the periods shown at December 31, 2001:
(Dollars in Millions)
Years
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2002 $ 3.5
2003 3.0
2004 2.7
2005 2.7
2006 2.3
Thereafter 14.7
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Total minimum rental commitments $28.9
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5. DEBT
Debt Maturing Within One Year
Debt maturing within one year consists of the following at December 31:
(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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Note payable to affiliate (GTE) $201.8 $97.4
Long-term debt maturing within one year --- 1.2
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Total debt maturing within one year $201.8 $98.6
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Weighted average interest rate for note payable outstanding at year-end 4.6% 6.5%
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We obtain short-term financing through advances from an affiliated company,
GTE Corporation, (GTE).
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists principally of debentures that we have issued.
Interest rates and maturities of the amounts outstanding are as follows at
December 31:
Interest
Description Rate Maturity 2001 2000
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(Dollars in Millions)
Ten year debenture 7.0% 2006 $ 150.0 $ 150.0
Ten year debenture 7.375 2006 150.0 150.0
Twelve year first mortgage bond 6.75 2005 125.0 125.0
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425.0 425.0
Notes payable affiliate (GTE Leasing) 6.5-12.0 2001 --- .6
Unamortized premium and discount, net 3.6 4.2
Capital lease obligations - average rate 7.7% --- .6
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Total long-term debt, including current maturities 428.6 430.4
Less maturing within one year --- 1.2
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Total long-term debt $ 428.6 $ 429.2
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The aggregate principal amount of bonds and debentures that may be issued
is subject to the restrictions and provisions of our indentures. None of the
securities shown above were held in sinking or other special funds or pledged by
us. Debt discounts and premiums on our outstanding long-term debt are amortized
over the lives of the respective issues. Substantially all of our property is
subject to the lien of our mortgage bond indenture securing funded debt.
Maturities of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2001, excluding
capital lease obligations and unamortized discount and premium, are $125.0 in
2005 and $300.0 million in 2006.
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6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivatives
We did not have any derivatives as of December 31, 2001 and 2000,
consequently, SFAS No. 133 did not have an impact on our results of operations
or financial position.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk
consist primarily of short-term investments, trade receivables and interest rate
swap agreements. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables
other than those from AT&T are limited due to the large number of customers. We
generated revenues from services provided to AT&T (primarily network access and
billing and collection) of $23.4 million in 2001, $28.0 million in 2000 and
$30.8 million in 1999.
While we may be exposed to credit losses due to the nonperformance of our
counterparties, we consider this risk remote and do not expect the settlement of
these transactions to have a material effect on our results of operations or
financial position.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The table below provides additional information about our material
financial instruments at December 31:
Financial Instrument Valuation Method
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Note payable to affiliate (GTE) and short-term Carrying amounts
investments
Debt (excluding capital leases) Future cash flows discounted at current rates
2001 2000
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Carrying Carrying
Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
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(Dollars in Millions)
Debt and note payable to affilitate $ 630.4 $ 658.1 $ 527.2 $ 531.9
7. STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
We participate in stock-based compensation plans sponsored by Verizon
Communications. Verizon Communications applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related
interpretations in accounting for the plans and has adopted the disclosure-only
provisions of SFAS No. 123. If Verizon Communications had elected to recognize
compensation expense based on the fair value at the grant dates for 2000 and
subsequent awards consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, our net income
would have been changed to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
Years ended December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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Net income:
As reported $ 48.6 $ 85.3
Pro forma 47.1 84.1
We determined the pro forma amounts using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model based on the following weighted-average assumptions:
2001 2000
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Dividend yield 2.7% 3.3%
Expected volatility 29.1% 27.5%
Risk-free interest rate 4.8% 6.2%
Expected lives (in years) 6 6
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The weighted-average value of options granted during 2001 and 2000 was
$15.24 and $13.09, respectively.
The structure of Verizon Communications' stock incentive plans does not
provide for the separate determination of certain disclosures for our company.
The required information is provided on a consolidated basis in Verizon
Communications' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.
8. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We participate in Verizon Communications' benefit plans. Verizon
Communications maintains noncontributory defined benefit pension plans for
substantially all employees. The postretirement healthcare and life insurance
plans for our retirees and their dependents are both contributory and
noncontributory and include a limit on the company's share of cost for recent
and future retirees. We also sponsor defined contribution savings plans to
provide opportunities for eligible employees to save for retirement on a
tax-deferred basis.
The structure of Verizon Communications' benefit plans does not provide for
the separate determination of certain disclosures for our company. The required
information is provided on a consolidated basis in Verizon Communications'
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension and other postretirement benefits for the majority of our employees
are subject to collective bargaining agreements. Modifications in benefits have
been bargained from time to time, and Verizon Communications may also
periodically amend the benefits in the management plans.
Benefit Cost
Years ended December 31
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Pension Healthcare and Life
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
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Net periodic benefit (income) cost $ (56.0) $ (58.6) $ (46.3) $ 6.7 $ 3.9 $ 8.1
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Termination benefits, curtailments and other, net --- (37.9) 5.4 --- --- ---
Settlement loss (gain) .1 (16.2) (32.6) --- --- ---
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Subtotal .1 (54.1) (27.2) --- --- ---
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Total (income) cost $ (55.9) $ (112.7) $ (73.5) $ 6.7 $ 3.9 $ 8.1
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We recorded pension settlement losses/(gains) of $.1 million in 2001,
$(54.1) million in 2000 and $(32.6) million in 1999 as a result of pension plan
distributions which surpassed the sum of service cost and interest cost in each
year. In 1999, we also recorded special termination benefits of $5.4 million in
connection with separation programs. Settlements of pension obligations and
special termination benefits were recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 88,
"Employers' Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Pension Plans
and for Termination Benefits."
Amounts recognized on the balance sheets consist of:
December 31
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Pension Healthcare and Life
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Prepaid pension asset $ 470.9 $ 421.2 $ --- $ ---
Employee benefit obligations (.4) (.1) (32.8) (10.6)
The changes in benefit obligations from year to year were caused by a
number of factors, including changes in actuarial assumptions (see Assumptions)
and plan amendments.
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Assumptions
The actuarial assumptions used are based on market interest rates, past
experience, and management's best estimate of future economic conditions.
Changes in these assumptions may impact future benefit costs and obligations.
The weighted-average assumptions used in determining expense and benefit
obligations are as follows:
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Pension Healthcare and Life
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2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
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Discount rate at end of year 7.25% 7.75% 8.00% 7.25% 7.75% 8.00%
Long-term rate of return on plan assets for the year 9.25 9.25 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
Rate of future increases in compensation at end of year 5.00 5.00 5.50 --- --- ---
Medical cost trend rate at end of year 10.00 5.00 6.50
Ultimate (year 2005) 5.00 5.00 5.50
Savings Plans and Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Substantially all of our employees are eligible to participate in savings
plans maintained by Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications maintains a
leveraged employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for its management employees of
the former GTE Companies. Under this plan, a certain percentage of eligible
employee contributions are matched with shares of Verizon Communications' common
stock. Verizon Communications recognizes leveraged ESOP cost based on the
modified shares allocated method for this leveraged ESOP that held shares before
December 31, 1989. We recognize savings plan cost based on our matching
obligation attributed to our participating management employees. In addition to
the ESOP, Verizon Communications also maintains a savings plan for
non-management employees. We recorded total savings plan costs of $3.5 million
in 2001, $3.9 million in 2000 and $3.3 million in 1999.
Employee Severance Costs
During the fourth quarter of 2001, we recorded a charge of $1.8 million for
severance and related benefits, in accordance with SFAS No. 112, "Employers'
Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," for the voluntary and involuntary
separation of employees.
9. INCOME TAXES
The components of income tax expense are presented in the following table:
Years ended December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Current:
Federal $ 4.5 $ 6.5 $(8.1)
State and local (2.5) 3.6 (.2)
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2.0 10.1 (8.3)
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Deferred:
Federal 26.5 37.5 57.0
State and local 4.5 2.7 5.2
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31.0 40.2 62.2
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33.0 50.3 53.9
Investment tax credits (.3) (.5) (.7)
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Total income tax expense $32.7 $49.8 $53.2
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The following table shows the primary reasons for the difference between
the effective income tax rate and the statutory federal income tax rate:
Years ended December 31
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2001 2000 1999
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Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Investment tax credits (.4) (.4) (.5)
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits 1.5 3.0 1.1
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiary --- (1.3) (1.8)
Equity investment 2.4 --- ---
Other, net 1.7 .6 1.3
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Effective income tax rate 40.2% 36.9% 35.1%
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Deferred taxes arise because of differences in the book and tax bases of
certain assets and liabilities. Significant components of deferred tax
liabilities (assets) are shown in the following table:
December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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Employee benefits $ 174.1 $ 149.4
Depreciation 60.2 67.5
Investment tax credits (1.8) (2.2)
Allowance for uncollectible accounts (1.6) (1.0)
Other, net (.4) (3.9)
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Net deferred tax liabilities $ 230.5 $ 209.8
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Employee benefits include approximately $7.7 million deferred tax asset at
December 31, 2001 and $10.5 million at December 31, 2000 related to
postretirement benefit costs recognized under SFAS No. 106, "Employers'
Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." This deferred tax
asset will gradually be realized over the estimated lives of current retirees
and employees.
10. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The tables below provide additional financial information related to our
financial statements:
December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000
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BALANCE SHEETS:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Accounts payable $28.9 $ 70.0
Accrued vacation pay 15.9 13.2
Accrued expenses 21.5 22.2
Accrued taxes 8.3 25.4
Interest payable 13.9 11.5
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$88.5 $142.3
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Other current liabilities
Advanced billings and customer deposits $19.9 $ 21.8
Deferred income taxes 1.1 .6
Other 15.3 11.2
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$36.3 $ 33.6
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Years ended December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000 1999
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:
Cash paid (refunded) during the year for:
Income taxes, net of amounts refunded $22.6 $(15.9) $(3.1)
Interest, net of amounts capitalized 36.7 36.6 42.3
STATEMENTS OF INCOME:
Interest expense incurred, net of amounts capitalized 38.9 37.9 39.6
Capitalized interest .4 .5 .3
Advertising expense 2.7 5.4 3.3
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Advertising expense includes $2.5 million in 2001, $4.7 million in 2000 and
$3.1 million in 1999 allocated to us by various affiliates.
11. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Our financial statements include transactions with Verizon Services,
(including Verizon Services Corp, Verizon Services Group, Verizon Corporate
Services Group Inc. as previously described), Verizon Information Services Inc.,
Verizon Data Services Inc., GTE Communication Systems Corporation (GTE
Communication Systems), GTE Corporation (GTE) and other affiliates.
Transactions with affiliates are summarized as follows:
Years ended December 31
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(Dollars in Millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Operating revenues:
Verizon Information Services Inc. $ .5 $ .3 $40.9
Other revenue from affiliates 31.4 15.5 ---
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31.9 15.8 40.9
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Operating expenses:
GTE Communication Systems 12.8 13.0 11.8
Verizon Information Services Inc. 2.3 7.8 10.6
Verizon Data Services Inc. 25.3 19.0 16.5
Verizon Services 49.3 63.2 47.0
Other .2 .4 ---
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89.9 103.4 85.9
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Other income/(expense):
Interest income from GTE Funding .1 --- ---
Interest income from parent, GTE .1 3.1 2.6
Equity loss from Ventures III (5.3) -- --
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(5.1) 3.1 2.6
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Interest expense:
Interest expense to parent, GTE 7.4 8.2 7.8
Plant, property and equipment:
Purchases from GTE Communication Systems 12.5 20.8 14.2
Equity contributed to Ventures III 3.8 --- ---
Dividends to parent, GTE:
Dividends declared 110.0 63.0 90.0
Dividend declared in connection with merger --- 32.0 ---
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110.0 95.0 90.0
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Capital contribution from parent connection with
asset reintegration 3.8 --- ---
Capital contribution from parent in connection with merger --- 32.0 ---
Outstanding balances with affiliates are reported on the balance sheets at
December 31, 2001 and 2000 as Accounts Receivable - Affiliates, Note Payable to
Affiliate, and Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Affiliates
Verizon Services
We have contractual arrangements with Verizon Services for the provision of
various centralized services. These services are divided into two broad
categories. The first category is comprised of network related services which
generally benefit only Verizon Communications' operating telephone subsidiaries.
These services include marketing, sales, legal, accounting, finance, data
processing, materials management, procurement, labor relations, and staff
support for various network operations. The second category is comprised of
overhead and support services which generally benefit all subsidiaries of
Verizon Communications. Such services include corporate governance, corporate
finance, external affairs,
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legal, media relations, employee communications, corporate advertising, human
resources, and treasury. Costs may be either directly assigned to one subsidiary
or allocated to more than one subsidiary based on functional reviews of the work
performed.
Verizon Information Services Inc.
We have an agreement to provide subscriber lists, billing and collection
and other services to Verizon Information Services Inc. (Directories). Effective
in 2000, the directory publishing agreement was revised (See Note 1 - Directory
Publishing Revenues). Directories bills us for printing and other costs
associated with regulatory requirements included in the telephone directories,
including the cost of any Extended Area Service sections in the directories.
Directories also bills us for any advertising we place in the telephone
directories.
Verizon Data Services Inc.
Verizon Data Services Inc. provides data processing services, software
application development and maintenance, which generally benefit Verizon
Communications' operating telephone subsidiaries, including us. We are charged
for these affiliated transactions based on proportional cost allocation
methodologies.
GTE Communication Systems
GTE Communication Systems provides construction and maintenance equipment,
supplies and electronic repair services to us. We record these purchases and
services at cost, including a return realized by GTE Communication Systems.
GTE
We recognize interest expense/income in connection with contractual
arrangements with GTE to provide short-term financing, investing and cash
management services to us (see Note 5).
Other Affiliates
Other operating revenues and expenses include miscellaneous items of income
and expense resulting from transactions with other affiliates, including Verizon
Advanced Data Inc., Verizon Select Services Inc. and Verizon Wireless. These
transactions include the provision of local and network access services, billing
and collection services, rental of facilities and equipment, and sales and
purchases of material and supplies.
Investment in Verizon Ventures III Inc.
In May, 2001, we transferred certain advanced data assets to an affiliated
company, Verizon Ventures III Inc. (Ventures III) in exchange for common stock
of Ventures III. This transfer was done to satisfy a condition of the FCC's
approval of the Bell Atlantic - GTE merger, which required the provision of
advanced data services through a separate affiliate. Throughout 2001, we
continued to invest in Ventures III through the transfer of additional assets.
As result of the transfers, we have an ownership interest in Ventures III, which
we account for under the equity method of accounting.
In September 2001, the FCC issued an order eliminating this merger
condition. Following the FCC order, we made necessary filings with our state
regulatory commission for approval of the transfer of these assets back to us.
Ventures III transferred assets back to us during the first quarter of
2002. In consideration of the transfer of these assets, we have surrendered our
common stock in Ventures III and remitted certain cash compensation.
In connection with this reintegration, we received a capital contribution
from our parent of $3.8 million in December 2001. This equity was immediately
contributed to Ventures III. No gain or loss was recognized as a result of the
reintegration of the advanced data assets to us. We do not expect this
reintegration to have a material effect on our results of operations or
financial condition.
We recorded equity losses associated with our investment in Ventures III of
$5.3 million in 2001. At December 31, 2001, our investment in Ventures III was
$3.0 million and our ownership interest in Ventures III was .95%.
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12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Various legal actions and regulatory proceedings are pending to which we
are a party and claims which, if asserted, may lead to other legal actions. We
have established reserves for specific liabilities in connection with regulatory
and legal matters that we currently deem to be probable and estimable. We do not
expect that the ultimate resolution of pending regulatory and legal matters in
future periods will have a material effect on our financial condition, but it
could have a material effect on our results of operations.
Several regulatory matters may require us to refund a portion of the
revenues collected in the current and prior periods. The outcome of each pending
matter, as well as the time frame within which each matter will be resolved, is
not presently determinable.
Regulatory conditions to the Bell Atlantic - GTE merger include certain
commitments to, among other things, promote competition and the widespread
deployment of advanced services, while helping to ensure that consumers continue
to receive high-quality, low cost telephone services. In some cases, there are
significant penalties associated with not meeting these commitments. The cost of
satisfying these commitments could have a significant impact on net income in
future periods.
13. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We have one reportable segment which provides wireline telecommunications
services. Specifically, we provide local telephone services including voice and
data transport, enhanced and custom calling features, network access, directory
assistance and private lines. In addition, we provide customer premises
equipment distribution, billing and collection and pay telephone services.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On February 1, 2002, we declared and paid a dividend in the amount of $12.0
million to our parent, GTE.
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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(Dollars in Millions)
Additions
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Balance at Charged to
Beginning of Charged to Other Accounts Deductions Balance at End
Description Period Expenses Note(a) Note(b) of Period
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Allowance for Uncollectible
Accounts Receivable:
Year 2001 $6.9 $ 7.5 $ 8.3 $16.5 $6.2
Year 2000 $4.2 $ 8.1 $14.4 $19.8 $6.9
Year 1999 $6.5 $16.5 $ (.8) $18.0 $4.2
Merger-Related Costs:
Year 2001 $8.4 $ --- $ .6 $ 2.9 $6.1
Year 2000 $--- $17.8 $ --- $ 9.4 $8.4
(a) (1) Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable includes amounts
previously written off which were credited directly to this account when
recovered, (2) accruals charged to accounts payable for anticipated
uncollectible charges on purchases of accounts receivable from others which
we billed, and (3) accruals charged to employee benefit obligations for
ongoing severance costs.
(b) Amounts written off as uncollectible, reallocated to other Verizon
Communications' affiliates, utilized or paid.
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Form 10-K for 2001
File No. 2-33059
Page 1 of 1
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), are incorporated herein by reference as exhibits
hereto.
3.1 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. (Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1987, File
No. 2-33059.)
3.2 Amended Bylaws. (Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 2-33059.)
3.3 Articles of Amendment to Change Corporate Name. (Exhibit 3.3 to the
registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 2000, File No. 2-33059.)
4 No instrument which defines the rights of holders of long-term debt of
the registrant is filed herewith pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item
601(b)(4)(iii)(A). Pursuant to this regulation, the registrant hereby
agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon
request.
12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
26 Revised Form of Invitation for Bids pertaining to Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-57743).