UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period _______________ to ________________ COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-25842 PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 94-1512922 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 2100 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR 97201 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503) 833-4000 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 twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No --- --- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of May 11, 2000. 1,000 shares of common stock no par value. (All shares are owned by PG&E Gas Transmission Corporation.) Registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H) (1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format. TABLE OF CONTENTS - ----------------- PART I. Financial Information Page - ------------------------------ ---- Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements Statements of Consolidated Income............................. 1 Consolidated Balance Sheets................................... 2 Statements of Consolidated Common Stock Equity................ 4 Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows......................... 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................... 6 Note 1. Basis of Presentation.......................... 6 Note 2. Commitments and Contingencies.................. 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations....................................... 7 PART II. Other Information - --------------------------- Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................ 10 Signatures................................................................ 11 Part I: Financial Information - ----------------------------- Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements --------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statements of Consolidated Income (Unaudited) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31, - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) 2000 1999 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING REVENUES: Gas transportation $ 43,829 $ 44,472 Gas transportation for affiliates 12,467 13,021 Other 390 143 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total operating revenues 56,686 57,636 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative and general 7,398 8,990 Operations and maintenance 3,566 4,404 Depreciation and amortization 10,340 10,160 Property and other taxes 2,974 2,851 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total operating expenses 24,278 26,405 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING INCOME 32,408 31,231 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER INCOME AND (INCOME DEDUCTIONS): Allowance for equity funds used during construction 181 370 Interest income 41 50 Other - net (33) (197) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other income and (income deductions) 189 223 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest on long-term debt 10,255 10,297 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (190) (378) Other interest charges 322 329 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest expense 10,387 10,248 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 22,210 21,206 INCOME TAX EXPENSE 8,570 8,097 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME $ 13,640 $ 13,109 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 31, December 31, (In Thousands) 2000 1999 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROPERTY, PLANT, and EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment in service $1,543,870 $1,535,225 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (522,904) (513,234) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net plant in service 1,020,966 1,021,991 Construction work in progress 15,534 22,274 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total property, plant and equipment - net 1,036,500 1,044,265 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents 1,788 2,039 Accounts receivable - gas transportation 15,097 16,469 Accounts receivable - fuel balancing and other 9,939 10,355 Inventories (at average cost) 9,280 9,138 Prepayments and other current assets 1,897 3,557 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total current assets 38,001 41,558 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEFERRED CHARGES: Income tax related regulatory assets 25,306 25,413 Deferred charge on reacquired debt 10,944 11,245 Unamortized debt expense 3,140 3,237 Other regulatory assets 4,890 5,035 Other 1,749 1,431 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total deferred charges 46,029 46,361 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL ASSETS $1,120,530 $1,132,184 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES March 31, December 31, (In Thousands) 2000 1999 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAPITALIZATION: Common stock - no par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding $ 85,474 $ 85,474 Additional paid-in capital 192,717 192,717 Reinvested earnings 63,921 50,281 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total common stock equity 342,112 328,472 Long-term debt 515,850 550,845 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total capitalization 857,962 879,317 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES: Long-term debt - current portion 31,512 31,498 Accounts payable 10,603 15,149 Accounts payable - affiliated companies 6,030 1,368 Accrued interest 10,235 4,101 Accrued liabilities 9,083 9,632 Accrued taxes 1,725 924 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current liabilities 69,188 62,672 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFERRED CREDITS: Deferred income taxes 183,597 180,061 Other 9,783 10,134 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred credits 193,380 190,195 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMITMENTS and CONTINGENCIES (Note 2) - - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES $1,120,530 $1,132,184 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Statements of Consolidated Common Stock Equity (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) 2000 1999 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 328,472 $ 347,009 Comprehensive income: Net income 13,640 13,109 Dividend paid to parent company - (15,000) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD $ 342,112 $ 345,118 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (Unaudited) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31, - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) 2000 1999 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 13,640 $ 13,109 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by Operations: Depreciation and amortization 11,157 10,440 Deferred income taxes 3,536 3,848 Allowance for equity funds used during construction (181) (370) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable - gas transportation and other 1,788 2,096 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,039 1,390 Net receivable/payable - affiliates 4,662 2,564 Accrued taxes 801 849 Inventory (142) (1,176) Other working capital 1,660 1,393 Regulatory accruals 253 61 Other - net (670) 1,407 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 37,543 35,611 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Construction expenditures (2,234) (9,461) Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (190) (378) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (2,424) (9,839) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayment of long-term debt (41,439) (27,917) Long-term debt issued, net of issuance costs 6,069 18,620 Dividend paid to parent - (15,000) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in financing activities (35,370) (24,297) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (251) 1,475 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JANUARY 1 2,039 1,080 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT MARCH 31 $ 1,788 $ 2,555 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid for (received from): Interest $ 3,296 $ 3,759 Income taxes $ - $ - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - ------------------------------------------------------ Note 1: Basis of Presentation - ------------------------------ PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation (PG&E GT-NW), incorporated in California in 1957, is affiliated with, but is not the same company as, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the gas and electric company serving Northern and Central California. PG&E Corporation is the ultimate corporate parent for both PG&E GT-NW and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with interim period reporting requirements, reflect the results for PG&E GT-NW and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Pacific Gas Transmission Company and Pacific Gas Transmission International, Inc. PG&E GT-NW and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the "Company". This information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. In the opinion of management, the accompanying statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods. All material adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed in this Form 10-Q. Subsidiary intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Prior year's amounts in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified where necessary to conform to the 2000 presentation. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year. Note 2: Commitments and Contingencies - --------------------------------------- In the normal course of business, the Company is named as a party in a number of claims and lawsuits. In the past, substantially all of these have been litigated or settled with no significant impact on either the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. 6 Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL ------------------------------------------------- CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ----------------------------------- GENERAL - ------- The unaudited consolidated financial statements include PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation (PG&E GT-NW) and its wholly owned subsidiaries. PG&E GT-NW and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the "Company". This information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. The following discussion includes forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. When used in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, words such as "estimates," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," and similar expressions identify those statements which are forward-looking. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the ongoing restructuring of the gas industry, changes in future rate- making, increasing competition for natural gas supplies, and the ability of the Company to expand its core pipeline business. PG&E GT-NW's transportation system provides access to natural gas from producing fields in western Canada and extends from the British Columbia-Idaho border to the Oregon-California border. PG&E GT-NW's transportation system also provides service to various delivery points in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. PG&E GT-NW's natural gas transportation services are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission). Various safety issues are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Transportation. CHANGING REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT - ------------------------------- In February 2000, FERC issued Order 637 to promote competition in the short-term transportation market. The order lifted the rate cap for short-term capacity release transactions for a period of two years and established new reporting requirements that would increase price transparency for short-term capacity. The removal of the price cap only applies to capacity release transactions and is unlikely to provide any material short-term benefits to PG&E GT-NW. The Order also modified regulations related to certain pipeline system operations, such as scheduling procedures, capacity segmentation and penalties. PG&E GT-NW will be required to make minor changes to its system to implement the new regulations. FERC also issued a Statement of Policy in September 1999 addressing certification of new interstate natural gas facilities. Among other things, this Statement of Policy has modified on a prospective basis the Commission's guidelines for evaluating the market need and pricing of new pipeline capacity. These regulatory initiatives are not expected to have a material impact on PG&E GT-NW's financial position, liquidity or results of operations in the foreseeable future. ACCOUNTING FOR THE EFFECTS OF REGULATION - ---------------------------------------- PG&E GT-NW currently accounts for the financial effects of regulation in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 71, "Accounting for 7 the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation." As a result of applying the provisions of SFAS No. 71, PG&E GT-NW has accumulated approximately $44.5 million of regulatory assets and $4.5 million of regulatory liabilities as of March 31, 2000. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - --------------------- Selected operating results and other data are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- (In Millions) Operating revenues $ 56.7 $ 57.6 Operating expenses 24.3 26.4 ----------- ----------- Operating income 32.4 31.2 Other income and (income deductions) .2 .2 Net interest expense 10.4 10.2 ----------- ----------- Income before taxes 22.2 21.2 Income tax expense 8.6 8.1 ----------- ----------- Net Income $ 13.6 $ 13.1 =========== =========== Net Income - Income for the three months ended March 31, 2000 increased $0.5 million compared to the same period in 1999. The increase in income primarily resulted from lower Operating Expenses reflecting severance and relocation charges recorded in 1999, partially offset by lower Operating Revenues in 2000. Operating Revenues - Operating revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2000 decreased $0.9 million compared to the same period in 1999. The decrease primarily resulted from lower long-term firm, short-term firm and interruptible revenues. Operating Expenses - The components of total operating expenses are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- (In Millions) Administrative and general $ 7.4 $ 9.0 Operations and maintenance 3.6 4.4 Depreciation and amortization 10.3 10.2 Property and other taxes 3.0 2.8 ----------- ----------- Total operating expenses $ 24.3 $ 26.4 =========== =========== For the three months ended March 31, 2000, compared with the same period in 1999, operating expenses decreased $2.1 million. The decrease reflects expenses incurred in 1999 for employee relocation and severance costs associated with consolidating various functions and for transitioning systems and applications into the year 2000. The three months ended March 31, 2000 also reflects lower labor and Gas Research Institute surcharges than for the same period in 1999. 8 Interest Expense - Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2000 was comparable to interest expense for the same period in 1999. The lower average debt balance was more than offset by higher interest rates and lower AFUDC. For the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, the average interest rate was approximately 7.4 percent and 7.2 percent, respectively, while the average balance of long-term debt (excluding capital lease obligations) outstanding was $553 million and $578 million, respectively. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - ------------------------------- Sources of Capital - The Company's capital requirements are funded from cash provided by operations and, to the extent necessary, external financing and capital contributions from its parent company. PG&E GT-NW has paid dividends as part of a balanced approach to managing its capital structure, funding its operations and capital expenditures, and maintaining appropriate cash balances. Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - For the three months ended March 31, 2000, net cash provided by operating activities was $37.5 million, compared with $35.6 million for the same period in 1999. The $1.9 million increase was primarily due to the reduction in other working capital. Net Cash Used in Investing Activities - For the three months ended March 31, 2000 compared to the same period in 1999, net cash used in investing activities decreased by $7.4 million. The decrease primarily reflects lower construction expenditures in 2000. Net Cash Used in Financing Activities - For the three months ended March 31, 2000, cash used in financing activities was $35.4 million reflecting the reduction in long-term debt. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS - ------------------------ SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" will require the recognition of all derivatives, as defined in the Statement, on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives, or any portion thereof, that are not effective hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is an effective hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives either will be offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or will be recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. PG&E GT-NW is currently evaluating the potential impact of Statement 133. PG&E GT-NW expects to adopt the new Statement no later than January 1, 2001. 9 PART II: Other Information - --------------------------- Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K -------------------------------- (a) Exhibits: Exhibit 12 - Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule for the three months ended March 31, 2000. (b) No reports on Form 8-K were issued during the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and through the date hereof. 10 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. PG&E GAS TRANSMISSION, NORTHWEST CORPORATION -------------------------------------------- (Registrant) May 11, 2000 By: /s/ STANLEY C. KARCZEWSKI ---------------------------------- Name: Stanley C. Karczewski Title: Vice President and Controller 11 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No.: Description of Exhibit 12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 27 Financial Data Schedule for the three months ended March 31, 2000. 12