FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 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 1-6075
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
UTAH 13-2626465
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1416 DODGE STREET, OMAHA, NEBRASKA
(Address of principal executive offices)
68179
(Zip Code)
(402) 271-5777
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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As of October 31, 2001, there were 248,405,819 shares of the
Registrant's Common Stock outstanding.
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Consolidated Financial Statements: Page Number
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000.......... 1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000........... 2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
At September 30, 2001 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2000......... 3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000........... 4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN COMMON
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001.................... 5
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)............... 6-13
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations............................. 14-22
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk........... 22
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings.................................................... 22-23
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..................................... 24
Signatures..................................................................... 25
(i)
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
Millions, Except Per Share and Ratios 2001 2000
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OPERATING REVENUES Rail, trucking and other.............................. $ 3,026 $ 3,054
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OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries, wages and employee benefits................. 1,059 1,058
Equipment and other rents............................. 332 339
Depreciation.......................................... 292 285
Fuel and utilities.................................... 318 344
Materials and supplies................................ 133 148
Casualty costs........................................ 97 92
Other costs........................................... 221 218
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Total................................................. 2,452 2,484
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INCOME Operating Income...................................... 574 570
Other income - net.................................... 31 17
Interest expense...................................... (175) (181)
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Income before Income Taxes............................ 430 406
Income taxes.......................................... (163) (150)
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Net Income............................................ $ 267 $ 256
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PER SHARE Basic - Net Income.................................... $ 1.08 $ 1.04
Diluted - Net Income.................................. $ 1.04 $ 1.00
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Weighted Average Number of Shares (Basic)............. 247.9 246.5
Weighted Average Number of Shares (Diluted)........... 271.6 269.4
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Dividends Declared.................................... $ 0.20 $ 0.20
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.................... 3.2 2.7
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions, Except Per Share and Ratios 2001 2000
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OPERATING REVENUES Rail, trucking and other................................ $ 8,967 $ 8,926
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OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries, wages and employee benefits................... 3,207 3,163
Equipment and other rents............................... 992 964
Depreciation............................................ 877 850
Fuel and utilities...................................... 1,008 966
Materials and supplies.................................. 417 459
Casualty costs.......................................... 282 270
Other costs............................................. 677 690
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Total................................................... 7,460 7,362
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INCOME Operating Income........................................ 1,507 1,564
Other income - net...................................... 136 61
Interest expense........................................ (534) (543)
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Income before Income Taxes.............................. 1,109 1,082
Income taxes............................................ (418) (397)
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Net Income.............................................. $ 691 $ 685
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PER SHARE Basic - Net Income...................................... $ 2.79 $ 2.78
Diluted - Net Income.................................... $ 2.71 $ 2.71
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Weighted Average Number of Shares (Basic)............... 247.5 246.4
Weighted Average Number of Shares (Diluted)............. 271.5 269.4
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Dividends Declared...................................... $ 0.60 $ 0.60
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges...................... 2.9 2.7
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
(Unaudited)
Sept. 30, Dec. 31,
Millions of Dollars 2001 2000
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ASSETS
Current Assets Cash and temporary investments...................... $ 120 $ 105
Accounts receivable - net........................... 690 597
Inventories......................................... 280 360
Current deferred tax asset.......................... 117 89
Other current assets................................ 192 134
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Total............................................... 1,399 1,285
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Investments Investments in and advances to affiliated companies. 700 644
Other investments................................... 100 96
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Total............................................... 800 740
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Properties Cost................................................ 36,036 35,458
Accumulated depreciation............................ (7,357) (7,262)
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Net................................................. 28,679 28,196
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Other Other assets........................................ 427 278
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Total Assets........................................ $ 31,305 $ 30,499
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities Accounts payable.................................... $ 556 $ 658
Accrued wages and vacation.......................... 436 422
Accrued casualty costs.............................. 408 409
Income and other taxes.............................. 290 234
Dividends and interest.............................. 244 265
Debt due within one year............................ 197 207
Other current liabilities........................... 693 767
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Total............................................... 2,824 2,962
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Other Liabilities and Debt due after one year............................. 8,207 8,144
Shareholders' Equity Deferred income taxes............................... 7,517 7,143
Accrued casualty costs.............................. 756 834
Retiree benefits obligation......................... 753 745
Other long-term liabilities......................... 491 509
Commitments and contingencies
Company-obligated Mandatorily Redeemable
Convertible Preferred Securities.................... 1,500 1,500
Common shareholders' equity......................... 9,257 8,662
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity.......... $ 31,305 $ 30,499
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of Dollars 2001 2000
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Income.............................................. $ 691 $ 685
Non-cash charges to income:
Depreciation............................................ 877 850
Deferred income taxes................................... 344 359
Other - net............................................. (313) (215)
Changes in current assets and liabilities............... (237) (182)
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Cash Provided by Operating Activities................... 1,362 1,497
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital investments..................................... (1,354) (1,403)
Sale of assets and other investing activities........... 80 49
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Cash Used in Investing Activities....................... (1,274) (1,354)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES Dividends paid.......................................... (148) (150)
Debt repaid............................................. (792) (651)
Financings.............................................. 867 538
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Cash Used in Financing Activities....................... (73) (263)
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Net Change in Cash and Temporary Investments............ 15 (120)
Cash and Temporary Investments at Beginning of Period... 105 175
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Cash and Temporary Investments at End of Period......... $ 120 $ 55
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CHANGES IN CURRENT Accounts receivable..................................... $ (93) $ (64)
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Inventories............................................. 80 4
Other current assets.................................... (86) 14
Accounts, wages and vacation payable.................... (88) 14
Debt due within one year................................ (10) (4)
Other current liabilities............................... (40) (146)
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Total................................................... $ (237) $ (182)
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH Cash paid during the year for:
FLOW INFORMATION Interest................................................ $ 563 $ 588
Income taxes - net...................................... 10 10
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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Minimum Foreign
[a] [b] Pension Currency
Common Paid-in- Retained Treasury Liability Translation Derivative
Millions of Dollars Shares Surplus Earnings Stock Adjustment Adjustments Adjustments Total Total
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Balance at December 31, 2000 .... $ 688 $ 4,024 $ 5,699 $(1,749) $ (2) $ 2 $ -- $ -- $ 8,662
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Net Income ...................... -- -- 691 -- -- -- -- -- 691
Other Comprehensive Income
(Loss), net of tax:
Minimum Pension Liability
Adjustment ................. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments ................ -- -- -- -- -- 3 -- 3 3
Derivative Adjustments ..... -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) (1) (1)
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Comprehensive Income ............ 693
Conversion, exercises of
stock options, forfeitures
and other ..................... 1 (34) -- 83 -- -- -- -- 50
Dividends declared ($0.60 per
share) .................... -- -- (148) -- -- -- -- -- (148)
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Balance at September 30, 2001 ... $ 689 $ 3,990 $ 6,242 $(1,666) $ (2) $ 5 $ (1) $ 2 $ 9,257
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[a] Common stock $2.50 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized;
275,233,975 shares issued at beginning of period; 275,487,725 shares
issued at end of period.
[b] 27,102,444 treasury shares at end of period, at cost.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - The consolidated financial
statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only
of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position
and operating results for the interim periods presented. The statement
of consolidated financial position at December 31, 2000 is derived from
audited financial statements. The consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto contained in the Union Pacific
Corporation's (the Corporation or UPC) Annual Report to Shareholders
incorporated by reference in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. The results of operations
for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2001 are not
necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year ending
December 31, 2001. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to
conform to the 2001 financial statement presentation.
2. SEGMENTATION - Union Pacific Corporation consists of two reportable
segments, rail and trucking, and UPC's other product lines (other
operations). The rail segment includes the operations of the
Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company
(UPRR) and UPRR's subsidiaries and rail affiliates (collectively, the
Railroad). The trucking segment includes the Corporation's wholly owned
subsidiary, Overnite Transportation Company (Overnite). The
Corporation's "other" product lines are comprised of the corporate
holding company (which largely supports the Railroad), Fenix LLC and
affiliated technology companies (Fenix), self-insurance activities, and
all appropriate consolidating entries.
The following table details reportable financial information
for UPC's segments and other operations for the three months and nine
months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
Millions of Dollars 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Operating revenues [a]:
Rail .............. $ 2,727 $ 2,757 $ 8,082 $ 8,061
Trucking .......... 292 287 862 839
Other ............. 7 10 23 26
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Consolidated ...... $ 3,026 $ 3,054 $ 8,967 $ 8,926
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Operating income (loss):
Rail .............. $ 575 $ 563 $ 1,515 $ 1,567
Trucking .......... 18 20 43 37
Other ............. (19) (13) (51) (40)
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Consolidated ...... $ 574 $ 570 $ 1,507 $ 1,564
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Assets:
Rail .............. $ 30,313 $ 29,488 $ 30,313 $ 29,488
Trucking .......... 649 654 649 654
Other ............. 343 249 343 249
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Consolidated ...... $ 31,305 $ 30,391 $ 31,305 $ 30,391
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[a] The Corporation has no significant intercompany sales activities.
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3. ACQUISITIONS
SOUTHERN PACIFIC - UPC consummated the acquisition of Southern Pacific
(SP) in September 1996 for $4.1 billion. Sixty percent of the
outstanding Southern Pacific common shares were converted into UPC
common stock, and the remaining 40% of the outstanding shares were
acquired for cash. UPC initially funded the cash portion of the
acquisition with credit facility borrowings, all of which have been
subsequently refinanced with other borrowings. The acquisition of
Southern Pacific has been accounted for using the purchase method and
was fully consolidated into UPC's results beginning October 1996.
Merger Consolidation Activities - In connection with the acquisition
and continuing integration of UPRR and Southern Pacific's rail
operations, UPC will complete the elimination of 5,200 duplicate
positions in 2001, primarily employees involved in activities other
than train, engine and yard activities. UPC will also complete the
relocation of 4,700 positions, merging or disposing of redundant
facilities, and disposing of certain rail lines. In addition, the
Corporation will cancel and settle the remaining uneconomical and
duplicative SP contracts, including payroll-related contractual
obligations in accordance with the original merger plan.
Merger Liabilities - In 1996, UPC recognized a $958 million pre-tax
liability in the SP purchase price allocation for costs associated with
SP's portion of these activities. Merger liability activity reflected
cash payments for merger consolidation activities and reclassification
of contractual obligations from merger liabilities to contractual
liabilities. In addition, where merger implementation has varied from
the original merger plan, the Corporation has adjusted the merger
liability and the fair value allocation of SP's purchase price to fixed
assets to eliminate the variance. Where the merger implementation has
caused the Corporation to incur more costs than were envisioned in the
original merger plan, such costs are charged to expense in the period
incurred. For the three months and nine months ended September 30,
2001, the Corporation charged $3 million and $14 million, respectively,
against the merger liability. The remaining merger payments will be
made during 2001 as labor negotiations are implemented, and related
merger consolidation activities are finalized.
The components of the merger liability as of September 30, 2001 were as
follows:
Original Cumulative Sept. 30, 2001
Millions of Dollars Liability Activity Liability
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Labor protection related to legislated and contractual
obligations ....................................... $ 361 $ 361 $ --
Severance and related costs .......................... 343 284 59
Contract cancellation fees and facility and line
closure costs ..................................... 145 141 4
Relocation costs ..................................... 109 97 12
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Total ................................................ $ 958 $ 883 $ 75
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4. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
ADOPTION OF STANDARD - Effective January 1, 2001, the Corporation
adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (FAS
133) and Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 138,
"Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activities" (FAS 138). FAS 133 and FAS 138 require that the changes in
fair value of all derivative financial instruments the Corporation uses
for fuel or interest rate hedging purposes be recorded in the
Corporation's consolidated statements of financial position. In
addition, to the extent fuel hedges are ineffective due to pricing
differentials resulting from the geographic dispersion of the
Corporation's operations, income statement recognition of the
ineffective portion of the hedge position may be required. Also,
derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting
treatment per FAS 133 and FAS 138 may require income statement
recognition. The adoption of FAS 133 and FAS
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138 resulted in the recognition of a $2 million asset on January 1,
2001. Activity through September 30, 2001 is disclosed within the
following narrative and tables.
STRATEGY AND RISK - The Corporation and its subsidiaries use derivative
financial instruments in limited instances for other than trading
purposes to manage risk related to changes in fuel prices and to
achieve the Corporation's interest rate objectives. The Corporation
uses swaps, futures and/or forward contracts to mitigate the downside
risk of adverse price movements and hedge the exposure to variable cash
flows. The use of these instruments also limits future gains from
favorable movements. The Corporation uses interest rate swaps to manage
its exposure to interest rate changes. The purpose of these programs is
to protect the Corporation's operating margins and overall
profitability from adverse fuel price changes or interest rate
fluctuations.
The Corporation at times may use swaptions to secure near-term
swap prices. Swaptions are swaps that are extendable past their base
period at the option of the counterparty. Swaptions do not qualify for
hedge accounting treatment.
MARKET AND CREDIT RISK - The Corporation addresses market risk related
to derivative financial instruments by selecting instruments whose
value fluctuations highly correlate with the underlying item being
hedged. Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments, which
is minimal, is managed by requiring high credit standards for
counterparties and periodic settlements. The Corporation has not been
required to provide collateral; however, UPC has received collateral
relating to its hedging activity where the concentration of credit risk
was substantial.
DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUE - The fair market values of the
Corporation's derivative financial instrument positions at September
30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, detailed below, were determined based
upon current fair market values as quoted by recognized dealers or
developed based upon the present value of expected future cash flows
discounted at the applicable U.S. Treasury rate and swap spread.
INTEREST RATE STRATEGY - The Corporation manages its overall exposure
to fluctuations in interest rates by adjusting the proportion of fixed
and floating rate debt instruments within its debt portfolio over a
given period. The mix of fixed and floating rate debt is largely
managed through the issuance of targeted amounts of each as debt
matures or as incremental borrowings are required. Derivatives are used
as one of the tools to obtain the targeted mix. In addition, the
Corporation also obtains flexibility in managing interest costs and the
interest rate mix within its debt portfolio by issuing callable
fixed-rate debt securities.
In May and August 2001, the Corporation entered into interest
rate swaps on $598 million of debt with varying maturity dates
extending to November 2004. The swaps allowed the Corporation to
convert the debt from fixed rates to variable rates and thereby hedge
the risk of changes in the debt's fair value attributable to the
changes in the benchmark interest rate (LIBOR). The swaps have been
accounted for using the short-cut method as allowed by FAS 133; and
therefore, no ineffectiveness has been recorded within the
Corporation's consolidated financial statements.
FUEL STRATEGY - Fuel costs are a significant portion of the
Corporation's total operating expenses. As a result of the significance
of fuel costs and the historical volatility of fuel prices, the
Corporation's transportation subsidiaries periodically use swaps,
futures and/or forward contracts to mitigate the impact of adverse fuel
price changes. In addition, the Corporation at times may use swaptions
to secure near-term swap prices. Swaptions are swaps that are
extendable past their base period at the option of the counterparty.
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The following is a summary of the Corporation's derivative financial
instruments at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000:
Millions Sept. 30, Dec. 31,
Except Percentages and Average Commodity Prices 2001 2000
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Interest Rate Hedging:
Amount of debt hedged ................................... $ 598 $ --
Percentage of total debt portfolio ...................... 7% --
Rail Fuel Hedging/Swaptions:
Number of gallons hedged for the remainder of 2001 [a] .. 161 101
Percentage of forecasted 2001 fuel consumption hedged ... 48% 8%
Average price of 2001 hedges outstanding (per gallon) [b] $ 0.65 $ 0.68
Number of gallons hedged for 2002 [c] ................... 139 --
Percentage of forecasted 2002 fuel consumption hedged ... 10% --
Average price of 2002 hedges outstanding (per gallon) [b] $ 0.61 $ --
Trucking Fuel Hedging:
Number of gallons hedged for the remainder of 2001 ..... -- --
Percentage of forecasted 2001 fuel consumption hedged ... -- --
Average price of 2001 hedges outstanding (per gallon) [b] $ -- $ --
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[a] Rail fuel hedges expire December 31, 2001. Rail fuel hedges include the
swap portion of a swaption with a base term expiring December 31, 2001,
and they exclude the option portion of the swaption to extend the swap
through December 31, 2002.
[b] Excluding taxes, transportation costs and regional pricing spreads.
[c] Rail fuel hedges expire December 31, 2002. Rail fuel hedges include the
swap portions of the swaptions with base terms expiring December 31,
2002, and they exclude the option portions of the swaptions to extend
the swaps through December 31, 2003.
The asset and liability positions of the Corporation's outstanding
derivative financial instruments at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000
were as follows:
Sept. 30, Dec. 31,
Millions of Dollars 2001 2000
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Interest Rate Hedging:
Gross fair market asset position ..... $ 16 $ --
Gross fair market (liability) position -- --
Rail Fuel Hedging:
Gross fair market asset position ..... 3 2
Gross fair market (liability) position (4) --
Rail Fuel Swaptions:
Gross fair market asset position ..... -- --
Gross fair market (liability) position (8) --
Trucking Fuel Hedging:
Gross fair market asset position ..... -- --
Gross fair market (liability) position -- --
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Total net asset position ............. $ 7 $ 2
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Rail fuel hedging positions will be reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income to fuel expense over the life of the hedge as fuel is
consumed. Rail fuel swaption positions will be reflected in the consolidated
statements of income as fuel expense over the life of the swap and as other
income as the fair value of the outstanding option fluctuates.
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The Corporation's use of derivative financial instruments had
the following impact on pre-tax income for the three months and nine
months ended September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Sept. 30, Ended Sept. 30,
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Millions of Dollars 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Decrease in interest expense from interest rate hedging $ 1 $ -- $ 1 $ --
Decrease in fuel expense from rail fuel hedging ....... 3 15 7 35
Decrease in fuel expense from rail fuel swaptions ..... 2 -- 2 --
Decrease in fuel expense from trucking fuel hedging ... -- 1 -- 2
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Decrease in operating expenses ........................ 6 16 10 37
Decrease in other income - net from rail fuel swaptions (10) -- (10) --
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Increase (Decrease) in pre-tax income ................. $ (4) $ 16 $ -- $ 37
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At September 30, 2001, there was no ineffectiveness recorded
within fuel expense for hedging.
SALE OF RECEIVABLES - The Railroad has sold, on a revolving basis, an
undivided percentage ownership interest in a designated pool of
accounts receivable to third parties through a bankruptcy-remote
subsidiary. The amount of receivables sold fluctuates based upon the
availability of the designated pool of receivables and is directly
affected by changing business volumes and credit risks. At September
30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, accounts receivable are presented net
of approximately $600 million receivables sold.
5. DEBT
CREDIT FACILITIES - On September 30, 2001, the Corporation had $2.0
billion in revolving credit facilities, of which $1.0 billion expires
in March 2002, with the remaining $1.0 billion expiring in 2005. The
facilities, which were entered into during March 2001 and March 2000,
respectively, are designated for general corporate purposes.
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITIES - Union Pacific Capital Trust (the
Trust), a statutory business trust sponsored and wholly owned by the
Corporation, has issued $1.5 billion aggregate liquidation amount of
6-1/4% Convertible Preferred Securities (the CPS). Each of the CPS has
a stated liquidation amount of $50 and is convertible, at the option of
the holder, into shares of UPC's common stock, par value $2.50 per
share (the Common Stock), at the rate of 0.7257 shares of Common Stock
for each of the CPS, equivalent to a conversion price of $68.90 per
share of Common Stock, subject to adjustment under certain
circumstances. The CPS accrue and pay cash distributions quarterly in
arrears at the annual rate of 6-1/4% of the stated liquidation amount.
The Corporation owns all of the common securities of the Trust. The
proceeds from the sale of the CPS and the common securities of the
Trust were invested by the Trust in $1.5 billion aggregate principal
amount of the Corporation's Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures
due 2028, which debentures represent the sole assets of the Trust. For
financial reporting purposes, the Corporation has recorded
distributions payable on the CPS as an interest charge to earnings in
the consolidated statements of income.
SHELF REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND SIGNIFICANT NEW BORROWINGS - During
May 2001, under an existing shelf registration statement, the
Corporation issued the remaining $200 million of debt securities
available as fixed rate debt with a maturity date of May 25, 2004.
Simultaneously, the Corporation entered into an interest rate swap
converting the debt from a fixed rate to a variable rate. The proceeds
from the issuance of this debt were used for repayment of debt and
other general corporate purposes.
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In June 2001, the Corporation filed a $1.0 billion shelf
registration statement, which became effective June 14, 2001. Under the
shelf registration statement, the Corporation may issue, from time to
time, any combination of debt securities, preferred stock, common stock
or warrants for debt securities or preferred stock in one or more
offerings. The total offering price of these securities, in the
aggregate, will not exceed $1.0 billion.
During July 2001, UPRR entered into capital leases covering
new locomotives. The related capital lease obligations totaled
approximately $124 million and are included in the statements of
consolidated financial position as debt.
On October 1, 2001, the Corporation issued $300 million of
fixed-rate debt under its shelf registration statement with a maturity
date of October 15, 2007, leaving $700 million available for issuance.
The proceeds from the issuance of this debt were used for repayment of
debt and other general corporate purposes.
6. EARNINGS PER SHARE - The following table provides a reconciliation
between basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and
nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Sept. 30, Ended Sept. 30,
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Millions, Except Per Share Amounts 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Income Statement Data:
Net income available to common shareholders - Basic . $ 267 $ 256 $ 691 $ 685
Dilutive effect of interest associated with the CPS . 14 14 44 44
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Net income available to common shareholders - Diluted $ 281 $ 270 $ 735 $ 729
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Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
Basic ............................................... 247.9 246.5 247.5 246.4
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents ......... 23.7 22.9 24.0 23.0
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Diluted ............................................. 271.6 269.4 271.5 269.4
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Earnings Per Share:
Basic ............................................... $ 1.08 $ 1.04 $ 2.79 $ 2.78
Diluted ............................................. $ 1.04 $ 1.00 $ 2.71 $ 2.71
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7. OTHER INCOME - Other income included the following for the three months
and nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Sept. 30, Ended Sept. 30,
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Millions of Dollars 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net gain on non-operating asset dispositions $ 31 $ 15 $ 112 $ 37
Rental income .............................. 11 14 47 43
Interest income ............................ 2 2 7 7
Other - net ................................ (13) (14) (30) (26)
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Total ...................................... $ 31 $ 17 $ 136 $ 61
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8. RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES - The ratio of earnings to fixed
charges has been computed on a consolidated basis. Earnings represent
net income less equity in undistributed earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates, plus income taxes and fixed charges. Fixed charges
represent interest, amortization of debt discount and the estimated
interest portion of rental charges.
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9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - There are various claims and lawsuits
pending against the Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries. The
Corporation is also subject to federal, state and local environmental
laws and regulations, pursuant to which it is currently participating
in the investigation and remediation of numerous sites. For
environmental sites where remediation costs can be reasonably
determined, and where such remediation is probable, the Corporation has
recorded a liability. At September 30, 2001, the Corporation had
accrued $177 million for estimated future environmental costs.
In addition, the Corporation and its subsidiaries periodically
enter into financial and other commitments in connection with their
businesses. It is not possible at this time for the Corporation to
determine fully the effect of all unasserted claims on its consolidated
financial condition, results of operations or liquidity; however, to
the extent possible, where unasserted claims can be estimated and where
such claims are considered probable, the Corporation has recorded a
liability. The Corporation does not expect that any known lawsuits,
claims, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities or
guarantees will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated
financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
10. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - In September 2000, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statement No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities" (FAS
140), replacing Statement No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities" (FAS
125). FAS 140 revises criteria for accounting for securitizations,
other financial asset transfers and collateral, and introduces new
disclosures. FAS 140 was effective for fiscal 2000 with respect to the
new disclosure requirements and amendments of the collateral provisions
originally presented in FAS 125. All other provisions are effective for
transfers of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities
occurring after March 31, 2001. The provisions are to be applied
prospectively with certain exceptions. The adoption of FAS 140 did not
have a significant impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial
statements.
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 141, "Business Combinations" (FAS 141). FAS 141 revises
the method of accounting for business combinations and eliminates the
pooling method of accounting. FAS 141 is effective for all business
combinations that are initiated or completed after June 30, 2001.
Management believes the financial impact that FAS 141 will have on the
Corporation's consolidated financial statements will not be
significant.
Also in July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (FAS
142). FAS 142 revises the method of accounting for goodwill and other
intangible assets. FAS 142 eliminates the amortization of goodwill, but
requires goodwill to be tested for impairment at least annually at a
reporting unit level. FAS 142 is effective for the Corporation's fiscal
year beginning January 1, 2002. Management believes the financial
impact that FAS 142 will have on the Corporation's consolidated
financial statements will not be significant.
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations"
(FAS 143). FAS 143 requires the Corporation to record the fair value of
a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which
it is incurred and is effective for the Corporation's fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2003. Management is in the process of evaluating
the impact this standard will have on the Corporation's consolidated
financial statements.
In addition, in October 2001, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statement No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" (FAS 144). FAS 144
replaces Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Asset to Be Disposed Of" (FAS 121). FAS 144 develops one accounting
model, based on the framework established in FAS 121, for long-lived
assets to be disposed of by sale. The accounting model applies to all
long-lived assets, including discontinued operations, and it replaces
the provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting Results of
Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal
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of a Segment of a Business and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently
Occurring Events and Transactions," for disposal of segments of a
business. FAS 144 requires that long-lived assets be measured at the
lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, whether
reported in continuing operations or in discontinued operations. FAS
144 also broadens the definition of discontinued operations. FAS 144 is
effective for the Corporation's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2002.
Management is currently in the process of evaluating the impact this
standard will have on the Corporation's consolidated financial
statements.
11. WORK FORCE REDUCTION PLAN - Prompted by signs of an economic slowdown,
the Corporation's Board of Directors approved a work force reduction
plan (the Plan) in the fourth quarter of 2000. The Plan calls for the
elimination of approximately 2,000 Railroad positions during 2001. The
positions will be eliminated through a combination of attrition,
subsidized early retirement and involuntary layoffs and will affect
agreement and non-agreement employees across the entire 23-state
Railroad system. As of September 30, 2001, 1,544 positions had been
identified for elimination in accordance with the Plan. Of those
eliminations, 986 will be made through subsidized early retirements and
involuntary layoffs with the remaining coming through attrition.
The Corporation accrued $115 million pre-tax or $72 million
after-tax in the fourth quarter of 2000 for costs related to the Plan.
The expense was charged to salaries, wages and employee benefits in the
Corporation's 2000 consolidated statement of income. Plan liability
activity in 2001 includes $42 million paid in cash or reclassified to
contractual liabilities for severance benefits to 494 employees. The
remaining $60 million of plan liability activity reflects subsidized
early retirement benefits covering 480 employees.
Plan liability activity for 2001 is as follows:
Original Cumulative Sept. 30, 2001
Millions of Dollars Liability Activity Liability
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Severance and related costs $ 115 $ 102 $ 13
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It is expected that the Plan will be completed during the
remainder of 2001.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 COMPARED TO
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
Union Pacific Corporation (UPC or the Corporation) consists of two reportable
segments, rail and trucking, and UPC's other product lines (Other Operations).
The rail segment includes the operations of the Corporation's wholly owned
subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) and UPRR's subsidiaries and
rail affiliates (collectively, the Railroad). The trucking segment includes the
Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary, Overnite Transportation Company
(Overnite). The Corporation's "other" product lines are comprised of the
corporate holding company (which largely supports the Railroad), Fenix LLC and
affiliated technology companies (Fenix), and self-insurance activities, and all
appropriate consolidating entries (see note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements).
CONSOLIDATED
NET INCOME - Net income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2001 was $267 million ($1.04 per diluted share) and $691 million ($2.71 per
diluted share), respectively, compared to $256 million ($1.00 per diluted share)
and $685 million ($2.71 per diluted share) for the comparable periods in 2000.
For the third quarter, the increase resulted from higher real estate sales,
lower interest expense and a slight increase in operating income. The year to
date increase is primarily the result of higher real estate sales and lower
interest expense, partially offset by a 4% drop in operating income.
OPERATING REVENUES - Operating revenues decreased $28 million (1%) and increased
$41 million (flat) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2001, respectively, over the comparable periods in 2000. The decline for the
three month period reflects lower Railroad commodity revenue in Agricultural,
Automotive, Chemicals, and Intermodal, which was partially offset by higher
commodity revenue in Energy and Industrial Products at the Railroad, as well as
increased revenue at Overnite.
OPERATING EXPENSES - For the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2001, operating expenses decreased $32 million (1%) and increased $98 million
(1%), respectively, over the comparable periods in 2000. Costs decreased in the
third quarter due primarily to lower fuel prices and lower materials and
supplies expense. The increase in costs during the first nine months was
attributable to higher fuel prices during the first six months, increased rent
expense, and salaries, wages and employee benefits expense. Partially offsetting
these increases were lower materials and supplies expenses and continued
improvements in productivity through work force level reductions, and cost
control initiatives. Operating expense comparisons by category for the three and
nine month periods ending September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000 are
discussed below.
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits were higher reflecting wage
increases and higher benefits expense partially offset by a 3% reduction in
employment levels and improved productivity. Equipment and other rents expense
decreased in the third quarter as a result of lower rail volume, higher receipts
and lower car and intermodal leases which were partially offset by increased
locomotive lease expense and longer car cycle times. Equipment and other rents
expense increased for the nine month period due primarily to increased car cycle
times and higher locomotive lease expense. Lower automotive carloads created
increased cycle time as excess cars were temporarily stored at assembly plants
and unloading facilities. Depreciation expense increased as a result of the
Railroad's capital program in 2000 and the first nine months of 2001. Fuel and
utilities costs declined in the third quarter due to lower fuel prices; however,
for the first nine months of 2001, costs rose due to significantly higher fuel
prices and increased gross ton miles at the Railroad compared to 2000. The
decrease in materials and supplies reflects fewer locomotive overhauls and lower
freight car repair costs at the Railroad. Casualty costs increased due to
slightly higher settlement costs at the Railroad. Other costs increased 1% and
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decreased 2% for the three and nine month periods, respectively. Cost control
and productivity gains at the Railroad for the first nine months were partially
offset by higher state and local taxes and joint facilities expense at the
Railroad during the third quarter of 2001.
OPERATING INCOME - Operating income increased $4 million (1%) and decreased $57
million (4%) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001,
respectively, over the comparable periods in 2000. In the third quarter, lower
fuel prices and material costs were partially offset by a decline in revenue.
For the nine month period, higher fuel, wage and benefit, and rent expenses more
than offset revenue growth and productivity gains at the Railroad and Overnite.
NON-OPERATING ITEMS - Non-operating expense decreased $20 million and $84
million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively.
The reductions were primarily the result of higher income from real estate sales
at the Railroad and lower interest expense. Income taxes for the three and nine
month periods of 2001 increased $13 million (9%) and $21 million (5%),
respectively, over the comparable periods of 2000 reflecting higher pre-tax
income and a higher effective tax rate, in all periods of 2001.
RAIL SEGMENT
NET INCOME - Rail operations reported net income of $286 million and $757
million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001,
respectively, compared to net income of $274 million for the third quarter of
2000 and $752 million for the nine month period in 2000. Lower fuel prices and
materials and supplies expenses offset a 1% decline in revenue in the third
quarter. For the nine month period, a 1% increase in commodity revenue, lower
materials and supplies expenses and other costs and higher real estate sales
income were partially offset by higher fuel prices, rent expenses, and
depreciation.
OPERATING REVENUES - Rail operating revenues decreased $30 million (1%) to $2.7
billion in the third quarter and increased $21 million (flat) to $8.1 billion
for the nine month period ended September 30, 2001 over the comparable periods
in 2000. Revenue carloads declined 1% in the third quarter and were flat for the
first nine months of 2001 as weakness in the economically sensitive commodities
of Automotive, Chemicals, and Intermodal offset strong Energy demand.
The following tables summarize rail commodity revenue, revenue carloads and
average revenue per car for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended Sept. 30, Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
----------------------------- % Commodity Revenue ----------------------------- %
2001 2000 Change In Millions 2001 2000 Change
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$ 357 $ 363 (2) Agricultural $ 1,071 $ 1,047 2
253 280 (10) Automotive 830 877 (5)
393 412 (5) Chemicals 1,170 1,248 (6)
611 586 4 Energy 1,781 1,605 11
514 502 3 Industrial Products 1,509 1,519 (1)
499 506 (1) Intermodal 1,412 1,418 --
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$ 2,627 $ 2,649 (1) Total $ 7,773 $ 7,714 1
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Three Months Ended Sept. 30, % Revenue Carloads Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, %
2001 2000 Change In Thousands 2001 2000 Change
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214 217 (1) Agricultural 645 651 (1)
177 196 (10) Automotive 561 609 (8)
225 237 (5) Chemicals 666 713 (7)
549 513 7 Energy 1,602 1,432 12
368 363 1 Industrial Products 1,078 1,094 (1)
741 767 (3) Intermodal 2,112 2,181 (3)
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2,274 2,293 (1) Total 6,664 6,680 --
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Three Months Ended Sept. 30, % Average Revenue Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, %
2001 2000 Change Per Car 2001 2000 Change
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$1,667 $1,673 -- Agricultural $1,662 $1,607 3
1,429 1,425 -- Automotive 1,478 1,439 3
1,745 1,738 -- Chemicals 1,757 1,752 --
1,113 1,141 (2) Energy 1,112 1,120 (1)
1,399 1,383 1 Industrial Products 1,400 1,389 1
674 661 2 Intermodal 668 650 3
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$1,155 $1,155 -- Total $1,166 $1,155 1
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Agricultural - Agricultural revenue decreased for the three month period and
increased for the nine month period of 2001 over the comparable periods in 2000.
Wheat carloads declined in the third quarter and for the year as a result of
soft domestic and overseas export demand and were the primary driver of the
revenue decline in the third quarter. A weak export market throughout the year
for corn shipments has been mostly offset by strong shipments to domestic feeder
markets. Partially offsetting the overall decline was strong export demand for
meals and oils shipments. Beverages, frozen and refrigerated products, and
fruits and vegetables grew from strong domestic demand and new railroad services
introduced last year. For the nine month period of 2001, average revenue per car
increased primarily due to longer haul domestic corn shipments and fewer low
average revenue per car wheat and sweeteners shipments.
Automotive - Automotive revenue declined for both the three and nine month
periods of 2001 over the comparable periods in 2000 as carload volumes fell 10%
in the third quarter and 8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. These
declines were the result of soft consumer demand for vehicles compared to high
vehicle production levels in 2000. The weak market led suppliers to shutdown
plants and adjust inventories which also reduced auto materials shipments.
Partially offsetting the weak demand was an increase in market share. Average
revenue per car increased for the nine months due to fewer materials shipments
with low average revenues per car. In addition, the use of boxcars rather than
containers also contributed to the increase.
Chemicals - Chemicals revenue and carloads decreased for both the three and nine
month periods of 2001 over the comparable periods in 2000 as a slowing economy
and lower industrial production reduced demand for plastics and liquid and dry
chemicals. Production and demand for plastics and fertilizer have decreased due
to high raw material costs resulting from high natural gas costs.
Energy - The Railroad recorded its third consecutive quarterly record for
revenue, carloads, and average coal trains per day out of the Southern Powder
River Basin. The growth for both the three and nine month periods was the result
of high utility demand and market share gains. Extreme weather and high prices
for natural gas and Eastern-sourced coal reduced utility stockpiles compared to
a year ago. Severe weather in the first half of the year and delays due to mine
production issues partially offset these increases.
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Industrial Products - Industrial Products revenue increased in the third quarter
but decreased for the nine month period of 2001 over the comparable periods in
2000. Strong construction activity drove up demand for lumber, stone, and cement
in the third quarter and for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The
slowdown elsewhere in the economy reduced demand in the third quarter and nine
months for steel and metallic minerals, advertising newsprint, and ferrous
scrap. Average revenue per car for the three and nine month periods increased
slightly as price increases and increased volumes of high average revenue per
car lumber shipments more than offset growth in low average revenue per car
stone carloads.
Intermodal - Intermodal revenue declined for both the three and nine month
periods of 2001 over the comparable periods in 2000, as carloadings fell 3% for
both periods. Volumes declined primarily in domestic segments as the slowing
economy reduced demand. International segments continued to grow for both the
three month and nine month periods of 2001. Average revenue per car grew
primarily as the result of price increases.
OPERATING EXPENSES - Operating expenses decreased $42 million (2%) in the third
quarter and increased $73 million (1%) for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2001, respectively. Operating expense comparisons by
category for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2001 and 2000
are discussed below. The factors primarily responsible for the increase or
decrease in each category are substantially the same for both the three and nine
month periods, except as noted.
Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits - Labor costs decreased $9 million (1%) in
the third quarter and increased $18 million (1%) for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2001. In the third quarter, the lower expenses were due to a 5%
reduction in employee levels and higher train crew productivity compared to
2000, partially offset by wage and benefit inflation. Labor costs increased for
the nine month period primarily from higher wage and benefit inflation, which
was partially offset by a 4% reduction in employees and higher train crew
productivity.
Equipment and Other Rents - Expenses decreased $6 million (2%) for the three
month period and increased $32 million (4%) for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2001. Lower costs in the third quarter were due primarily to lower
volume costs and car leases, which were partially offset by increased locomotive
leases and cycle times. Expenses were higher in the nine month period due to
increased cycle times and higher locomotive leases partially offset by lower
volume costs. Locomotive leases increased due to the acquisition of new, more
reliable and fuel-efficient units to replace older models in the fleet.
Depreciation - Depreciation increased $7 million (3%) and $25 million (3%) for
the three and nine month periods, respectively, over comparable periods in 2000,
as a result of the Railroad's capital program in 2000 and the first nine months
of 2001. Capital spending was $1.3 billion in the nine months ended September
30, 2001, compared to $1.4 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Fuel and utilities - Expenses were down $24 million (7%) and up $43 million (5%)
for the three and nine month periods, respectively. Lower fuel prices in the
third quarter reduced expense by $20 million in the third quarter. Higher year
to date average fuel prices added $41 million of expense in the first nine
months of 2001 over comparable periods in 2000. Additional costs due to higher
gross ton miles were offset by a lower diesel fuel consumption rate. In 2001,
the Railroad's fuel consumption was 32% hedged at an average of 69 cents per
gallon in the first quarter, 8% hedged at 68 cents per gallon in the second
quarter, and 26% hedged at 67 cents per gallon in the third quarter (excluding
taxes, transportation charges, and regional pricing spreads). The hedges
decreased fuel costs by $4 million in the first half of the year and $3 million
in the third quarter. In 2000, the Railroad hedged approximately 10% of its fuel
consumption for the three and nine month periods, which decreased fuel costs by
$15 million and $35 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2001, expected
fuel consumption for the remaining three months of 2001 is 48% hedged at 65
cents per gallon excluding taxes, transportation costs and regional pricing
spreads (see note 4 to the consolidated financial statements). During
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October 2001, additional swaps were entered into which increased the hedge
percentage to 58% and decreased the cents per gallon, excluding taxes,
transportation costs and regional pricing spreads to 64 for the remaining three
months of 2001.
Materials and Supplies - Expenses decreased $16 million (12%) and $48 million
(11%) for the three and nine month periods, respectively, reflecting decreases
in locomotive overhauls as well as freight car repairs and purchasing costs. The
decrease in locomotive overhauls is due to the acquisition of newer, more
reliable units and the retirement of older models in the fleet.
Casualty Costs - Expenses increased $4 million (5%) and $7 million (3%) for the
three and nine month periods, respectively, primarily due to higher settlement
costs.
Other Costs - Expenses increased $2 million (1%) for the third quarter of 2001
and decreased $4 million (1%) for the first nine months compared to the same
periods in 2000. Higher contract expenses, state and local taxes, and joint
facilities expenses were partially offset by cost control measures during the
third quarter of 2001. Lower costs in the first nine months were primarily due
to cost control and productivity gains, which were partially offset by higher
state and local taxes and joint facilities expenses.
OPERATING INCOME - Operating income increased $12 million (2%) to $575 million
in the third quarter and decreased $52 million (3%) to $1.5 billion for the nine
months ended September 30, 2001. The operating ratio for the third quarter of
2001 was 78.9%, 0.7 percentage points better than 2000's 79.6% operating ratio.
The operating ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 81.2%, 0.6
percentage points worse than 2000's 80.6%.
NON-OPERATING ITEMS - Non-operating expense decreased $12 million and $78
million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively.
The gains were primarily the result of higher income from real estate sales and
lower interest expense. Income taxes increased $12 million for the third quarter
and $21 million for the first nine months of 2001 reflecting higher pre-tax
income and a higher effective tax rate in 2001.
TRUCKING SEGMENT
OPERATING REVENUES - For the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2001, trucking revenues increased $5 million (2%) to $292 million and $23
million (3%) to $862 million, respectively, over the comparable periods in 2000
despite a decline in volume. The growth in each period resulted primarily from
improved yield, partially offset by lower tonnage hauled.
OPERATING EXPENSES - For the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2001, operating expenses increased $7 million (3%) to $274 million and $17
million (2%) to $819 million, respectively, over the comparable periods in 2000.
Salaries, wages and employee benefits costs increased $9 million (5%) to $173
million and $25 million (5%) to $519 million for the three and nine month
periods of 2001, respectively, reflecting wage and benefit increases and a 3%
increase in employee levels. Fuel and utilities costs decreased $1 million (6%)
to $17 million for the third quarter due to lower fuel prices partially offset
by lower fuel economy. For the nine month period, fuel and utilities expense was
nearly flat compared to 2000 as fuel price was the same in both periods. In the
first nine months of 2001, Overnite had no fuel hedges. In the first nine months
of 2000, fuel consumption was 9% hedged at an average of 39 cents per gallon
(excluding taxes, transportation charges, and regional pricing spreads). As of
September 30, 2001, no fuel consumption for the remaining three months of 2001
was hedged. Depreciation expense was flat at $12 million and $36 million for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. Materials and
supplies expenses were flat at $12 million in the third quarter and up $1
million (3%) to $37 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2001.
Equipment and other rents decreased $1 million (4%) to $25 million for the third
quarter
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and decreased $2 million (3%) to $71 million for the nine-month period over 2000
due to a reduction in local transportation services which offset an increase in
contracted linehaul purchased transportation. Other expenses were flat at $35
million for the third quarter and down $6 million to $104 million (5%) for the
nine month period ended September 30, 2001 primarily due to lower security,
legal, and travel expenses compared to 2000.
OPERATING INCOME - Operating income decreased $2 million (7%) to $18 million and
increased $6 million (15%) to $43 million for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2001, respectively. The operating ratio for the third quarter of
2001 was 93.7%, 0.5 percentage points worse than 2000's 93.2% operating ratio.
The operating ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 95.1%, 0.5
percentage points better than 2000's 95.6%.
OTHER OPERATIONS
OTHER PRODUCT LINES
The other product lines include the corporate holding company (which largely
supports the Railroad), Fenix LLC, self-insurance activities, and all
appropriate consolidating entries (see note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements). For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001,
operating losses increased $6 million and increased $11 million, respectively,
reflecting increased operating expenses over the same periods of 2000.
CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
FINANCIAL CONDITION - During the first nine months of 2001, cash provided by
operations was $1.4 billion, compared to $1.5 billion in 2000. The decrease is
primarily attributable to the timing of large cash payments including payments
for the work force reduction.
Cash used in investing activities was $1.3 billion during the first
nine months of 2001, compared to $1.4 billion in 2000. The decrease in 2001 is a
result of lower capital spending and higher asset sales in 2001, partially
offset by the receipt of a cash dividend from an affiliate in 2000.
Cash used in financing activities was $73 million in the first nine
months of 2001, compared to $263 million in 2000. This lower net use of cash in
financing activities is the result of higher debt and other financings in 2001
($867 million in 2001 compared to $538 million in 2000) partly offset by higher
net debt repayments ($792 million in 2001 versus $651 million in 2000).
Including the Convertible Preferred Stock as an equity instrument, the
ratio of debt to total capital employed was 43.9% at September 30, 2001 and
45.1% at December 31, 2000.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CREDIT FACILITIES - On September 30, 2001, the Corporation had $2.0 billion in
revolving credit facilities, of which $1.0 billion expires in March 2002, with
the remaining $1.0 billion expiring in 2005. The facilities, which were entered
into during March 2001 and March 2000, respectively, are designated for general
corporate purposes.
SHELF REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND SIGNIFICANT NEW BORROWINGS - During May 2001,
under an existing shelf registration statement, the Corporation issued the
remaining $200 million of debt securities available as fixed rate debt with a
maturity date of May 25, 2004. Simultaneously, the Corporation entered into an
interest rate swap converting the debt from a fixed rate to a variable rate. The
proceeds from the issuance of this debt were used for repayment of debt and
other general corporate purposes.
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In June 2001, the Corporation filed a $1.0 billion shelf registration
statement, which became effective June 14, 2001. Under the shelf registration
statement, the Corporation may issue, from time to time, any combination of debt
securities, preferred stock, common stock or warrants for debt securities or
preferred stock in one or more offerings. The total offering price of these
securities, in the aggregate, will not exceed $1.0 billion.
During July 2001, UPRR entered into capital leases covering new
locomotives. The related capital lease obligations totaled approximately $124
million and are included in the statements of consolidated financial position as
debt.
On October 1, 2001, the Corporation issued $300 million of fixed-rate
debt under its shelf registration statement with a maturity date of October 15,
2007, leaving $700 million available for issuance. The proceeds from the
issuance of this debt were used for repayment of debt and other general
corporate purposes.
OTHER MATTERS
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - There are various claims and lawsuits pending
against the Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries. The Corporation is also
subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations,
pursuant to which it is are currently participating in the investigation and
remediation of various sites. A discussion of certain claims, lawsuits,
contingent liabilities and guarantees is set forth in note 9 to the consolidated
financial statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - In September 2000, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statement No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities" (FAS 140),
replacing Statement No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities" (FAS 125). FAS 140 revises
criteria for accounting for securitizations, other financial asset transfers and
collateral, and introduces new disclosures. FAS 140 was effective for fiscal
2000 with respect to the new disclosure requirements and amendments of the
collateral provisions originally presented in FAS 125. All other provisions are
effective for transfers of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities
occurring after March 31, 2001. The provisions are to be applied prospectively
with certain exceptions. The adoption of FAS 140 did not have a significant
impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 141, "Business Combinations" (FAS 141). FAS 141 revises the method of
accounting for business combinations and eliminates the pooling method of
accounting. FAS 141 is effective for all business combinations that are
initiated or completed after June 30, 2001. Management believes the financial
impact that FAS 141 will have on the Corporation's consolidated financial
statements will not be significant.
Also in July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (FAS 142). FAS 142
revises the method of accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. FAS
142 eliminates the amortization of goodwill, but requires goodwill to be tested
for impairment at least annually at a reporting unit level. FAS 142 is effective
for the Corporation's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2002. Management believes
the financial impact that FAS 142 will have on the Corporation's consolidated
financial statements will not be significant.
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations" (FAS 143). FAS
143 requires the Corporation to record the fair value of a liability for an
asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and is
effective for the Corporation's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003.
Management is in the process of evaluating the impact this standard will have on
the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.
In addition, in October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets" (FAS 144). FAS 144 replaces Financial
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Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Asset to Be Disposed Of" (FAS 121). FAS 144
develops one accounting model, based on the framework established in FAS 121,
for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. The accounting model applies to
all long-lived assets, including discontinued operations, and it replaces the
provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting Results of Operations-Reporting the
Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business and Extraordinary, Unusual and
Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions," for disposal of segments of a
business. FAS 144 requires that long-lived assets be measured at the lower of
carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, whether reported in continuing
operations or in discontinued operations. FAS 144 also broadens the definition
of discontinued operations. FAS 144 is effective for the Corporation's fiscal
year beginning January 1, 2002. Management is currently in the process of
evaluating the impact this standard will have on the Corporation's consolidated
financial statements.
MOTOR CARGO ACQUISITION - On October 15, 2001, the Corporation announced that it
had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 15, 2001 (the
Agreement), with Motor Cargo Industries, Inc., a Utah corporation (Motor Cargo),
and Motor Merger Co., a Utah corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of UPC,
pursuant to which the Corporation agreed to offer to exchange for each share of
Motor Cargo common stock, no par value (Motor Cargo Stock), at the election of
the holder, either 0.26 of a share of common stock, par value $2.50 per share,
of the Corporation or $12.10 in cash. On October 31, 2001, the Corporation
announced the commencement of its offer to acquire the shares of Motor Cargo
Stock, which offer will remain open until November 29, 2001, unless the
Corporation elects to extend the offer beyond such date in accordance with the
Agreement. Under the purchase method of accounting, the purchase price will be
approximately $80 million. Motor Cargo is a western regional less than truckload
(LTL) carrier providing comprehensive service throughout 10 western states.
CAUTIONARY INFORMATION
CAUTIONARY INFORMATION
Certain statements in this report are, and statements in other material filed or
to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information
included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by
the Corporation) are, or will be, forward-looking within the meaning of the
Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding:
expectations as to operational improvements; expectations as to cost savings,
revenue growth and earnings; the time by which certain objectives will be
achieved; estimates of costs relating to environmental remediation and
restoration; proposed new products and services; expectations that claims,
lawsuits, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, labor
negotiations or agreements, or other matters will not have a material adverse
effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or
liquidity; and statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations,
estimates or forecasts as to the Corporation's and its subsidiaries' business,
financial and operational results, and future economic performance, statements
of management's goals and objectives and other similar expressions concerning
matters that are not historical facts.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future
performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the
times at, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved.
Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or
management's good faith belief with respect to future events, and is subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ
materially from those expressed in the statements.
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Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are
not limited to, whether the Corporation and its subsidiaries are fully
successful in implementing their financial and operational initiatives; industry
competition, conditions, performance and consolidation; legislative and/or
regulatory developments, including possible enactment of initiatives to
re-regulate the rail business; natural events such as severe weather, floods and
earthquakes; the effects of adverse general economic conditions, both within the
United States and globally; any adverse economic or operational repercussions
from recent terrorist activities, any government response thereto and any future
terrorist activities; changes in fuel prices; changes in labor costs; labor
stoppages; and the outcome of claims and litigation.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was
made. The Corporation assumes no obligation to update forward-looking
information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in
other factors affecting forward-looking information. If the Corporation does
update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that
the Corporation will make additional updates with respect thereto or with
respect to other forward-looking statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided
in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk of the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
Disclosure concerning market risk-sensitive instruments is set forth in note 4
to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this
Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
SHAREHOLDER LITIGATION
As previously reported, a purported derivative action was filed by nine
individuals, seven of whom are members of the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters (Teamsters), on behalf of the Corporation on June 21, 2001 in the
Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, naming as defendants current and
certain former directors of the Corporation and various present and former
officers and employees of Overnite Transportation Company, as well as Overnite,
and, as a nominal defendant, the Corporation. The derivative action alleges,
among other things, that the named defendants breached their fiduciary duties to
the Corporation, wasted its assets and mismanaged the company by opposing the
efforts of the Teamsters to organize the employees of Overnite. Plaintiffs claim
that the "anti-union" campaign allegedly waged by the defendants cost millions
of dollars and caused a substantial decline in the value of Overnite. On July
31, 2001, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the action on various grounds,
which is still pending. The Corporation, Overnite and the individual defendants
believe that the claims raised by the plaintiffs are without merit and intend to
defend them vigorously. There have been no material developments with respect to
these claims during the period covered by this report.
LABOR MATTERS
As previously reported, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations
Board (NLRB) is seeking a bargaining order remedy in 11 cases involving Overnite
where a Teamsters local union lost a representation election. In these eleven
cases an administrative law judge ruled that the bargaining order remedy is
warranted. Overnite appealed those rulings to the NLRB. In two separate
decisions, the NLRB upheld the decisions of the administrative law judge, and
Overnite appealed the NLRB's rulings to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit. On February 16, 2001 a two-one majority of a Fourth Circuit
panel enforced the NLRB bargaining orders in the first four cases. On July 5,
2001 a majority of judges of the entire Fourth Circuit bench granted Overnite's
petition for a rehearing by the entire court in those four cases, and a hearing
was held on September 25, 2001. A decision with respect to this hearing is still
pending. The appeal of the other seven
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cases has been held in abeyance. In a twelfth case, the administrative law judge
found that a bargaining order remedy was not warranted. Overnite believes it has
substantial defenses in the bargaining order cases and intends to continue to
defend them aggressively.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The State of Illinois filed a complaint against the Railroad with the Illinois
Pollution Board on May 14, 2001 seeking penalties for an alleged violation of
state air pollution laws arising out of a release of styrene from a tank car
near Cora, Illinois, which occurred on August 29, 1997. The car contained
styrene monomer, a hazardous substance, stabilized by an inhibitor by the origin
shipper. The car was delayed in transit for a number of different reasons
including rerouting and reconsignment by the shipper. The Railroad was not
notified that such delays could jeopardize the shipment. Eventually the effect
of the inhibitor wore off and the styrene went into a reactive state resulting
in pressure and venting near Cora, Illinois. A small populated area was
evacuated for a few hours. The situation was controlled and remediated promptly.
Styrene has since been put on the Railroad's list of time sensitive shipments
for special monitoring. The State of Illinois seeks to assess a penalty in
excess of $100,000. The Railroad believes the penalty should be significantly
less than $100,000 and is vigorously defending the case. A hearing of the
complaint is scheduled for March 22, 2002.
OTHER MATTERS
As previously reported in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2000,
Western Resources (Western) filed a complaint on January 24, 2000 in the U.S.
District Court for the District of Kansas alleging that UPRR and The Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) materially breached their service
obligations under the transportation contract to deliver coal in a timely manner
to Western's Jeffrey Energy Center. The original complaint sought recovery of
consequential damages and termination of the contract, excusing Western from
further performance. In an amended complaint filed September 1, 2000, Western
claimed the right to retroactive termination and added a claim for restitution.
On October 23, 2001, Western moved for leave to file a second amendment to its
complaint to add counts for innocent misrepresentation and negligent
misrepresentation and to request rescission of the contract. The railroads are
vigorously defending this lawsuit and oppose amendment of the complaint. As of
the date of this report, the railroads have not filed their opposition to the
second amendment. The suit currently is scheduled for trial in May of 2002. If,
however, Western is permitted to file the second amended complaint, the trial
date likely will be postponed. UPRR and BNSF have filed two motions seeking
dismissal of the termination and restitution claims, both of which are still
pending.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
12(a) Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for
the Three Months Ended September 30, 2001.
12(b) Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for
the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On July 19, 2001, UPC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
announcing UPC's financial results for the second quarter of
2001.
On October 16, 2001, UPC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
announcing the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Motor
Cargo Industries, Inc., Union Pacific Corporation and Motor
Merger Co.
On October 18, 2001, UPC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
announcing UPC's financial results for the third quarter of
2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 14, 2001
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By /s/ Richard J. Putz
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Richard J. Putz
Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized
Officer)
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits Filed with this Statement
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12(a) Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the Three
Months Ended September 30, 2001.
12(b) Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the Nine
Months Ended September 30, 2001.