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FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002

Commission File No. 0-13295

 

 

CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

37-1105865

(State of incorporation)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

2120 West End Ave.

Nashville, Tennessee

37203-0001

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 341-1000

The Registrant complies with the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q, and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.

Indicate by a 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

At June 30, 2002, one share of common stock of the Registrant was outstanding.

HIGHLIGHTS: SECOND QUARTER 2002 VS. SECOND QUARTER 2001

"We are pleased with the performance of our worldwide team as we continue to grow in a challenging global environment," said James S. Beard, vice president of Caterpillar Inc. and president of Cat Financial.

 

 

 

 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

 

Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION *

Item 1. Financial Statements *

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position *

Consolidated Statement of Profit *

Consolidated Statement Of Changes in Equity *

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows *

Notes to Financial Statements *

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition *

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION *

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K *

Signatures *

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

In addition to our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, we suggest that you read our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although not incorporated by reference in this document, additional information about us is available in our 2001 Annual Report and at http://www.catfinancial.com. The documents mentioned above are available by writing to: Legal Dept., Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.; 2120 West End Ave.; Nashville, TN 37203-0001.

 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position*
(Dollars in millions)

 

June 30,

 

Dec. 31,

 

June 30,

 

   2002   

 

   2001   

 

   2001   

Assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

$    108

 

$    119 

 

$ 65

Finance receivables

         

Retail notes receivable

3,862 

 

3,377 

 

2,990

Wholesale notes receivable

2,885 

 

2,279 

 

2,991

Notes receivable from Caterpillar Inc.

275 

 

322 

 

315

Investment in finance receivables - Retail

8,398 

 

7,785 

 

7,961

Investment in finance receivables - Wholesale

    114 

 

    119 

 

103

 

15,534 

 

13,882 

 

14,360

Less: Unearned income

1,072 

 

1,062 

 

1,149

Allowance for credit losses

    207 

 

    177 

 

177

Total net finance receivables

14,255 

 

12,643 

 

13,034

Equipment on operating leases,

         

less accumulated depreciation

1,755 

 

1,477 

 

1,311

Deferred income taxes

12 

 

13 

 

13

Other assets

     808 

 

     742 

 

723

Total assets

$16,938 

 

$14,994 

 

$15,146

           
           

Liabilities and stockholder's equity:

         

Payable to dealers and others

$     102

 

$     115 

 

$ 98

Payable to Caterpillar Inc. - other

13 

 

10 

 

13

Accrued interest payable

141 

 

150 

 

150

Income taxes payable

22

 

16 

 

7

Other liabilities

67 

 

42 

 

28

Payable to Caterpillar Inc. - borrowings

222 

 

204 

 

226

Short-term borrowings

3,788 

 

3,716 

 

3,939

Current maturities of long-term debt

3,000 

 

3,058 

 

2,783

Long-term debt

7,759 

 

6,044 

 

6,303

Deferred income taxes

    116 

 

      100 

 

74

Total liabilities

15,230 

 

13,455 

 

13,621

Common stock - $1 par value

         

Authorized: 2,000 shares

         

Issued and outstanding: One share

745 

 

745 

 

745

Retained earnings

1,047

 

954 

 

939

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(84)

 

(160)

 

(159)

Total stockholder's equity

1,708 

 

1,539 

 

1,525 

Total liabilities and stockholder's equity

$16,938 

 

$14,994 

 

$15,146

*Unaudited except for December 31, 2001.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Profit

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

2002

 

2001

 

2002

 

2001

Revenues:

             

Wholesale finance

$  44

 

$  71

 

$ 82

 

$ 146

Retail finance

204

 

210

 

402

 

423

Rental

129

 

96

 

249

 

187

Other

   5

 

  25

 

  29

 

   42

Total revenues

 382

 

 402

 

 762

 

 798

               

Expenses:

             

Interest

140

 

182

 

268

 

376

Depreciation on assets leased to others

101

 

73

 

192

 

142

General, operating and administrative

50

 

43

 

97

 

85

Provision for credit losses

26

 

31

 

54

 

42

Other expense

    2

 

    1

 

    4

 

    2

Total expenses

 319

 

 330

 

 615

 

 647

               

Profit before income taxes

63

 

72

 

147

 

151

               

Provision for income taxes

  23

 

  26

 

  54

 

  54

Profit

$  40

 

$  46

 

$  93

 

$  97

               

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions)

Six Months Ended

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

    2002    

 

     2001    

               

Paid-in capital:

             

  Balance at January 1

$  745 

     

$  745 

   

  Balance at June 30

  745 

     

  745 

   
               

Retained earnings:

             

  Balance at January 1

 954 

     

 842 

   

    Profit

  93 

 

$ 93  

 

   97 

 

$  97 

  Balance at June 30

1,047 

     

 939 

   
               

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax):

             

  Balance at January 1

 (160)

     

$ (90)

   

    Foreign currency translation adjustment

70

 

70

 

(49)

 

(49)

    Loss on derivative instruments

(15)

 

(15)

 

(25)

 

(25)

    Loss on derivative instruments
      reclassed to earnings

21 

 

21 

 

5

 

  Comprehensive income

        

 

$  169 

 

        

 

$  28 

  Balance at June 30

(84)

     

(159)

   
               
               

Total equity

$1,708 

     

$1,525 

   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
Six months Ended

 
 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

   2002   

 

   2001   

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Profit

$  93 

 

$  97 

Adjustments for non-cash items:

     

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

192 

 

 142 

Depreciation on non-leased equipment

 

9

Provision for credit losses

54 

 

41 

Deferred income taxes

10 

 

10 

Other

11 

 

17 

Change in assets and liabilities:

     

Receivables from customers and others

(80)

 

(162)

Payable to dealers and others

(16)

 

13 

Accrued interest payable

1

 

Income taxes payable

6

 

-  

Other, net

   3

 

   (23)

Net cash provided by operating activities

   282 

 

   153 

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(245)

 

-  

Expenditures for property and equipment

(549)

 

(422)

Proceeds from disposals of equipment

214 

 

168 

Additions to finance receivables

(8,659)

 

(9,339)

Collections of finance receivables

6,374

 

6,912 

Proceeds from sales of receivables

1,107 

 

1,244 

Notes receivable from Caterpillar Inc.

(26)

 

84 

Investment in partnerships

-  

 

(283)

Other, net

    (3)

 

Net cash used for investing activities

(1,787)

 

(1,636)

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Payable to Caterpillar Inc. - borrowings

 

(79)

Proceeds from long-term debt

3,174 

 

2,187 

Payments on long-term debt

(1,616)

 

(1,386)

Short-term borrowings, net

   (63)

 

   727 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   1,500 

 

1,449 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   (6) 

 

   (2) 

       

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(11) 

 

(36)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   119 

 

   101 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$  108 

 

$   65 

Cash paid for interest

$  266 

 

$ 356 

Cash paid for income taxes

$  45 

 

$  46 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollars in millions)

A. Use of estimates in preparation of Financial Statements

We believe this information reflects all adjustments, including normal and recurring accruals, necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated statements of financial position, profit, changes in equity, and cash flows for the periods presented. Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. Actual results may differ from these estimates and the results for interim periods do not necessarily indicate the results we expect for the year.

Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the 2002 presentation.

  1. Supplemental segment data

Our segment data is based on disclosure requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 131 (SFAS 131), which requires that financial information be reported on the basis that is used internally for measuring segment performance. Internally, we report information for operating segments based on management responsibility.

On July 1, 2001, we reorganized our reporting units to the structure below. Prior year information has been reclassified to conform to the new structure. We segregate information as follows:

North America: We have offices in the U.S. and Canada that serve local dealers and customers.

Europe: We have offices and a Marine services division in Europe to serve European dealers and customers.

Austral-Asia: We have offices in Asia and Australia that serve local dealers and customers.

Diversified Services: Included is our Global accounts division, which primarily provides cross-border financing to customers in countries in which we have no local presence; Marine services, which primarily finances marine vessels with Caterpillar engines for all countries outside of Europe; and our offices in Latin America that serve local dealers and customers. Also included is Cat Power Finance, which finances Cat electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems, as well as non-Cat equipment powered by Cat engines.


Supplemental segment data for the three months ended June 30,

2002

 

North  America 

 


Europe

 

Austral-
   Asia   

 

Diversified  Services 

 


  Total  

External revenue

 

$    245

 

67

 

15

 

55

 

$    382

Inter-segment revenue

 

$     16

 

2

 

-

 

-

 

$     18

Profit

 

$     20

 

10

 

-

 

10

 

$    40

Assets at June 30, 2002

 

$11,369

 

3,161

 

602

 

3,574

 

$18,706

                     

2001

 

North  America 

 


Europe

 

Austral-
   Asia   

 

Diversified  Services 

 


  Total  

External revenue

 

$    273

 

60

 

11

 

58

 

$    402

Inter-segment revenue

 

$    12

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

$     12

Profit

 

$    37

 

5

 

1

 

3

 

$     46

Assets at June 30, 2001

 

$10,935

 

2,654

 

454

 

3,005

 

$17,048

Reconciliation of assets:

 

June 30, 2002

 

June 30, 2001

 

Assets from segments

 

$18,706

 

$17,048

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

(697)

 

(681)

 

Inter-segment balances

 

(1,071)

 

(1,221)

 

Total assets

 

$16,938

 

$15,146

 

Supplemental segment data for the six months ended June 30,

2002

 

North  America 

 


Europe

 

Austral-
   Asia   

 

Diversified  Services 

 


  Total  

External revenue

 

$    498

 

131

 

28

 

105

 

$    762

Inter-segment revenue

 

$     29

 

2

 

-

 

-

 

$     31

Profit

 

$     58

 

17

 

1

 

17

 

$    93

                     

2001

 

North  America 

 


Europe

 

Austral-
   Asia   

 

Diversified  Services 

 


  Total  

External revenue

 

$    540

 

122

 

21

 

115

 

$    798

Inter-segment revenue

 

$    28

 

1

 

-

 

-

 

$     29

Profit

 

$    73

 

10

 

2

 

12

 

$     97

 

C. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Our "Risk Management Policy" (Policy) allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposure. Our Policy specifies that derivatives are not to be used for speculative purposes. Derivatives that we use are primarily foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps. Risk management practices, including the use of financial derivative instruments, are presented to the Audit Committee of the Caterpillar Board of Directors at least annually.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

In managing foreign currency, our objective is to minimize (offset) earnings volatility resulting from the remeasurement of net foreign currency balance sheet positions. Our policy allows the use of foreign currency forward contracts to offset the risk of currency mismatch between our receivable and debt portfolio. All such foreign currency forward contracts are undesignated. Other income included losses of $78 and $63 on the undesignated contracts substantially offset by balance sheet remeasurement gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, respectively.

Due to the long-term nature of our net investments in foreign subsidiaries, we generally do not hedge the related currency exposure.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the amount of our interest payments and the value of our fixed rate debt. Our policy is to use interest rate swap agreements to manage our exposure to interest rate changes and lower the cost of borrowed funds.

We have a "match funding" policy, whereby the interest rate profile (fixed rate or floating rate) of our debt portfolio largely matches the interest rate profile of our receivable portfolio within established guidelines. In connection with that policy, we use interest rate derivative instruments to modify the debt structure to match the receivable portfolio. This "match funding" reduces the volatility of margins between interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, regardless of which direction interest rates move. We also use these instruments to gain an economic and/or competitive advantage through lower cost of borrowed funds. This is accomplished by changing the characteristics of existing debt instruments or entering into new agreements in combination with the issuance of new debt.

We use floating-to-fixed, fixed-to-floating, and floating-to-floating interest rate swaps to meet our "match funding" policy. To support hedge accounting, we designate fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of the fair value of our fixed rate debt at the inception of the contract. Our hedge accounting is further supported by designating most floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of the variability of future cash flows. A portion of our floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps used to establish hedge relationships are undesignated.

As fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps are 100% effective, gains during the quarter ended June 30, 2002 on designated interest rate derivatives of $14 were offset completely by losses on hedged debt of $14 in Other income. Total year-to-date gains of $48 on designated fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps were offset completely by year-to-date losses on hedged debt of $48 in Other income. During the second quarter of 2002, we liquidated four fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps. Deferred gains on these swaps, which were previously designated as fair value hedges, are being amortized to earnings ratably over the remaining life of the hedged debt. Gains of $.4 were amortized to Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, respectively. There were no circumstances where hedge treatment was discontinued during the three or six months ended June 30, 2002.


For the quarter-to-date and year-to-date, a gain of less than $1 was included in Other income for both the ineffectiveness on our floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges and our mark-to-market on undesignated floating-to-fixed and floating-to-floating interest rate swaps.

Based on current market conditions, $25 of deferred net losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2002 is expected to be reclassified to interest expense over the next twelve months as interest expense is accrued on our floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. No floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps were liquidated during the quarter ended June 30, 2002.

D. New Accounting Standard

In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145 (SFAS 145), "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections." SFAS 145 requires that early extinguishments of debt that are normal and an important part of ongoing activities not be accounted for as extraordinary items. This Statement also requires that modifications of capital lease agreements by lessees giving rise to new operating lease agreements be accounted for as sale-leasebacks. As encouraged by SFAS 145, we early adopted this new accounting standard on April 1, 2002. The adoption of SFAS 145 did not have any impact on our financial statements.

E. Subsequent Event

On July 16, 2002, Caterpillar Financial Funding Corporation, our wholly owned subsidiary, filed a prospectus supplement relating to our 2002A securitization. The securitization, with a note value of $632, is comprised of $579 of installment sales contracts and $53 of finance leases. The estimated gain on the securitization, which closed on July 25, 2002, is approximately $18.

 

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Capital Resources and Liquidity

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001

REVENUES

Total revenues for the second quarter of 2002 were $382. The decrease of $20 from the same period last year was primarily the result of reduced financing income due to the lower interest rate environment, partially offset by increased operating lease revenue and a larger portfolio.

The annualized interest rate on finance receivables was 7.22% for the second quarter of 2002 compared with 8.72% for the second quarter of 2001 (7.07% and 8.57% excluding the recognition of unamortized discounts on trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar that paid before maturity). The tax benefits of governmental lease purchase contracts and tax-oriented leases are not included in these annualized interest rates.

Other income for the second quarter of 2002 was $5, a decrease of $20 from the same period last year (a decrease of $9 excluding the effect of the recognition of unamortized discounts on trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar that paid before maturity, that is included in gain on sale of receivables below). Significant items included:

Increases of:

Profit / Loss on terminations

$ 2

Decreases of:

Gain on sale of receivables

$(12)

 

Securitization related income

$ (4)

 

Exchange gain

$ (4)

 

Forward points on FX contracts

$ (2)

EXPENSES

Interest expense for the second quarter of 2002 decreased $42 from the same period last year. This decrease was primarily the result of a lower borrowing rate due to the lower interest rate environment, partially offset by increased borrowings. The average interest rate on borrowed funds was 4.01% for the second quarter of 2002 as compared to 5.75% for the second quarter of 2001.

Depreciation expense on equipment leased to others was up $28 over the second quarter of 2001 due to an increase in operating leases.

General, operating and administrative expenses increased $7 during the second quarter of 2002 as compared to the same period last year, primarily due to increased staff-related expenses as a result of portfolio growth. Part of the portfolio growth was due to the February 1, 2002 acquisition of FCC Equipment Financing, Inc. (FCC), a commercial finance company specializing in direct financing and leasing of heavy equipment in the construction industry. There were 1,168 employees at June 30, 2002, an increase of 121 from last year's second quarter.

The provision for credit losses decreased $5 compared to the second quarter of 2001, resulting from the higher provision taken in 2001 (due to an assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses considering the larger portfolio, actual write-offs, and a weakened global economy). The allowance for credit losses was 1.46% of finance receivables, net of unearned income, at June 30, 2002, compared to 1.37% at June 30, 2001. The Notes receivable from Caterpillar Inc. are not included in this calculation.

PROFIT

Net profit for the second quarter of 2002 was $40, down $6 from the second quarter of 2001, a $1 increase excluding the effect of the recognition of unamortized discounts on trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar that paid before maturity. The reduction in profit was due to the $12 pre-tax decrease in gain on securitized wholesale receivables. The 2001 gain was greater due to higher discounts recognized on prepayments, whereas 2002 was lower due to a lesser amount of receivables sold. The reduction in profit was partially offset by the lower interest rate environment, with interest expense decreasing more rapidly than revenues.

PORTFOLIO

The portfolio was $16,389 at June 30, 2002, an increase of $1,686 over the prior year.

Securitized receivables at June 30, were as follows:

 

2002

 

2001

 

Wholesale receivables

$240

 

$500

 

Installment sale contracts

370

 

227

 

Finance Leases

63

 

57

 

Total securitized receivables

$673

 

$784

 

These receivables are not available to pay our creditors.

During the second quarter of 2002, we financed record new retail transactions totaling $2,075, as compared to $1,711 during the second quarter of 2001. The increase is primarily related to increased financing in the North America and Diversified Services segments.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The following table shows activity related to the Allowance for Credit Losses for the three months ending:

 

   June 30,   2002

 

  June 30,   2001

Balance at beginning of quarter

$186 

 

$160  

Provision for credit losses

26 

 

31  

Receivables written off, net of recoveries

(12)

 

(13) 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

   (1) 

 

$207 

 

$177 

Receivables that were past due over 30 days were 4.5% of the total receivables at June 30, 2002, as compared to 3.4% at June 30, 2001. The increase was primarily related to generally weak economic conditions and certain past due receivables in Latin America and our Marine services division. Bad debt write-offs, net of recoveries, were $12 during the quarter compared with $13 for the second quarter of 2001. We will continue to monitor the allowance for credit losses to provide for an amount we believe is adequate, after considering the value of any collateral, to cover uncollectible receivables.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001

REVENUES

Total revenues for the first six months of 2002 were $762, a decrease of $36 from the same period last year (a decrease of $17 excluding the effect of the recognition of unamortized discounts on trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar that paid before maturity). This decrease was primarily the result of reduced financing income due to the lower interest rate environment, partially offset by increased operating lease revenue and a larger portfolio.

The annualized interest rate on finance receivables was 7.28% for the first six months of 2002 compared with 9.07% for the first six months of 2001 (7.11% and 8.80% excluding the recognition of unamortized discounts on trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar that paid before maturity). The tax benefits of governmental lease purchase contracts and tax-oriented leases are not included in these annualized interest rates.

Other income for the first six months of 2002 was $29, a decrease of $13 from the same period last year (a decrease of $3 excluding the effect - on gain on sale of receivables - of the recognition of unamortized discounts on trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar that paid before maturity). Significant items included:

Increases of:

Profit / Loss on terminations

$ 5

 

Partnership income

$ 1

Decreases of:

Gain on sale of receivables

$ (9)

 

Forward points on FX contracts

$ (9)

 

Securitization related income

$ (2)

 

Exchange gain

$ (2)

EXPENSES

Interest expense for the first six months of 2002 decreased $108 from the same period last year. This decrease was primarily the result of a lower borrowing rate due to the low interest rate environment, partially offset by increased borrowings. The average interest rate on borrowed funds was 4.01% for the first six months of 2002, compared to 6.11% for the first six months of 2001.

Depreciation expense on equipment leased to others was up $50 over the first six months of 2001 due to an increase in operating leases.

General, operating and administrative expenses increased $12 during the first six months of 2002 compared to the same period last year. This increase was primarily due to staff-related expenses due to the larger portfolio, geographical expansion, and the acquisition of FCC.

The provision for credit losses increased $12 over the first six months of 2001, resulting from an assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses considering the larger portfolio, actual write-offs, and a weakened global economy.

PROFIT

Net profit for the first six months of 2002 was $93, down $4 from the first six months of 2001, an increase of $9 excluding the effect of the recognition of unamortized discounts on trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar that paid before maturity. The reduction in profit was due to a $9 pre-tax decrease in gain on securitized wholesale receivables. The 2001 gain was high due to discounts recognized on prepayments, whereas 2002 was lower due to a lesser amount of receivables sold. The reduction in profit was partially offset by the lower interest rate environment, with interest expense decreasing more rapidly than revenues.

PORTFOLIO

During the first six months of 2002, we financed new retail transactions totaling $3,541, as compared to $3,197 during the first six months of 2001. The increase was primarily related to increased financing in North America.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The following table shows activity related to the Allowance for Credit Losses for the six months ended:

 

June 30, 2002

 

June 30, 2001

Balance at beginning of year

$177 

 

$163 

Provision for credit losses

54 

 

42 

Receivables written off, net of recoveries

(31)

 

(23)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  7

 

  (5)

 

$207

 

$177

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Operations for the first half of 2002 were funded with a combination of bank borrowings, commercial paper, medium-term notes, proceeds from sales of receivables, and retained earnings.

At June 30, 2002, we had the following credit lines available:

Two syndicated revolving credit lines. We have two global credit facilities totaling $4,250 available to both Caterpillar and Cat Financial to support commercial paper programs. The facilities are allocated as follows:

 

Five-year

 

364-day

   
 

   Facility

 

   Facility

 

  Total

Caterpillar

$  300

 

$   300

 

$   600

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.

 1,825

 

 1,825

 

3,650

Total

$2,125

 

$2,125

 

$4,250

The five-year facility expires on Sept 26, 2006; the 364-day facility expires on Sept. 26, 2002.

Subject to compliance with all debt covenants, we may use up to 90% of the available facilities while Caterpillar may use up to 100% of the available facilities.

At June 30, 2002, there were no borrowings under these lines, and we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

Short-term credit lines from banks. These credit lines total $584 and will be eligible for renewal at various dates throughout 2002. They are used for bank borrowings and as support for our outstanding commercial paper and commercial paper guarantees. At June 30, 2002, we had $175 outstanding against these credit lines compared to $126 at December 31, 2001.

Variable amount lending agreements with Caterpillar. Under these agreements, we may borrow up to $827 from Caterpillar, and Caterpillar may borrow up to $668 from us. The agreements are in effect for indefinite periods of time and may be changed or terminated by either party with 30 days' notice. We had notes payable of $222 and notes receivable of $275 outstanding at June 30, 2002, compared to notes payable of $204 and notes receivable of $322 at December 31, 2001.

Total outstanding borrowings. At June 30, 2002, total outstanding borrowings were $14,769, an increase of $1,746 over December 31, 2001. Outstanding borrowings include:

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

12

Statement setting forth computation of Ratio of Profit to Fixed Charges.

  1. Reports on Form 8-K

None.

 

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.




Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

 

 

Date: July 31, 2002

By: /s/ K.C. Springer

K.C. Springer, Controller and

Principal Accounting Officer

 

 

Date: July 31, 2002

By: /s/ J.S. Beard

J.S. Beard, President

 

EXHIBIT 12

CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF PROFIT TO FIXED CHARGES

(Unaudited)

(Millions of Dollars)

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 2002 

 

 2001 

 

 2002 

 

 2001 

               

Net Income

$  40 

 

$  46 

 

$  93 

 

$  97 

               

Add:

             

Provision for income taxes

23 

 

26 

 

54 

 

54 

               

Deduct:

             

Equity in profit of partnerships

  (1)

 

  (2)

 

  (4)

 

  (3)

               

Profit before taxes

$  62 

 

$  70 

 

$143 

 

$148 

               

Fixed charges:

             

Interest on borrowed funds

$140

 

$182 

 

$268 

 

$376 

Rentals at computed interest*

   1 

 

   2 

 

   2 

 

   3 

               

Total fixed charges

$141 

 

$184 

 

$270 

 

$379

               

Profit before taxes plus fixed charges

$203 

 

$254 

 

$413 

 

$527

               

Ratio of profit before taxes plus

fixed charges to fixed charges

1.44

 

1.38

 

1.53

 

1.39

*Those portions of rent expense that are representative of interest cost.