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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
     
(X)   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended June 25, 2004

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 1-8022

CSX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Virginia
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  62-1051971
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
500 Water Street, 15th Floor, Jacksonville, FL
(Address of principal executive offices)
  32202
(Zip Code)

(904) 359-3200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

No Change
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes (X) No ( )

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
Yes (X) No ( )

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock,
as of June 25, 2004: 214,814,160 shares.

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CSX CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 25, 2004
INDEX

         
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    33  
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    54  
    54  
    55  
    56  
    56  
    57  

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Operating Revenue
  $ 2,033     $ 1,942     $ 3,996     $ 3,958  
Operating Expense
    1,742       1,657       3,544       3,496  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income
    291       285       452       462  
Other Income (Expense)
    2       19       (8 )     9  
Interest Expense
    109       105       217       208  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
    184       199       227       263  
Income Tax Expense
    65       72       78       94  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
    119       127       149       169  
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change - Net of Tax
                      57  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Earnings
  $ 119     $ 127     $ 149     $ 226  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings Per Share:
                               
Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 0.79  
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
                      0.26  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Earnings
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 1.05  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution:
                               
Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 0.79  
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
                      0.26  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Earnings
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 1.05  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Average Common Shares Outstanding (Thousands)
    214,734       213,849       214,702       213,857  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (Thousands)
    215,149       214,297       215,151       214,230  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Cash Dividends Paid Per Common Share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10     $ 0.20     $ 0.20  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

                 
    June 25,   December 26,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
  $ 728     $ 368  
Accounts Receivable - Net
    1,215       1,163  
Materials and Supplies
    174       170  
Deferred Income Taxes
    128       136  
Other Current Assets
    129       66  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Current Assets
    2,374       1,903  
Properties
    19,719       19,267  
Accumulated Depreciation
    5,825       5,537  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Properties - Net
    13,894       13,730  
Investment in Conrail
    4,691       4,678  
Affiliates and Other Companies
    505       515  
Other Long-term Assets
    988       934  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Assets
  $ 22,452     $ 21,760  
 
   
 
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts Payable
  $ 863     $ 827  
Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable
    395       397  
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
    284       280  
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
    110       426  
Short-term Debt
    704       2  
Income and Other Taxes Payable
    126       123  
Other Current Liabilities
    111       155  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Current Liabilities
    2,593       2,210  
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
    816       836  
Long-term Debt
    6,901       6,886  
Deferred Income Taxes
    3,881       3,752  
Other Long-term Liabilities
    1,592       1,623  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities
    15,783       15,307  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Common Stock, $1 Par Value
    216       215  
Other Capital
    1,591       1,579  
Retained Earnings
    5,065       4,957  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (203 )     (298 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    6,669       6,453  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 22,452     $ 21,760  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Cash Flow Statements (Unaudited)

                 
    Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
               
Net Earnings
  $ 149     $ 226  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided:
               
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change - Net of Tax
          (57 )
Depreciation
    332       322  
Deferred Income Taxes
    67       98  
Restructuring Charge
    74        
Other Operating Activities
    (44 )     16  
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
               
Accounts Receivable
    (47 )     (65 )
Termination of Accounts Receivable
          (380 )
Other Current Assets
    (18 )     (42 )
Accounts Payable
    31       (15 )
Other Current Liabilities
    (25 )     (138 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
    519       (35 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Property Additions
    (484 )     (479 )
Net Proceeds from Divestitures
          214  
Short-term Investments - Net
    (75 )      
Other Investing Activities
    (37 )     (20 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
    (596 )     (285 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Short-term Debt - Net
    702       561  
Long-term Debt Issued
    62       83  
Long-term Debt Repaid
    (379 )     (218 )
Dividends Paid
    (43 )     (43 )
Other Financing Activities
    3       (16 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    345       367  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    268       47  
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    296       127  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    564       174  
Short-term Investments at End of Period
    164       137  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments at End of Period
  $ 728     $ 311  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the financial position of CSX Corporation and subsidiaries (“CSX” or the “Company”) at June 25, 2004 and December 26, 2003, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the quarters and six months ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003, such adjustments being of a normal recurring nature. Certain prior-year data have been reclassified to conform to the 2004 presentation.

     The Company suggests that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report and Form 10-K, 2004 First Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and any Current Reports on Form 8-K.

     CSX follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. Fiscal year 2004 consists of a 53-week year ending on December 31, 2004. Fiscal year 2003 consisted of 52 weeks ended on December 26, 2003. The financial statements presented are for the 13-week quarters ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003, the 26-week periods ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003, and as of December 26, 2003. In 2004, the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004, consists of 14 weeks.

     Other comprehensive income for the second quarter of 2004 was $28 million, after tax resulting from the increase in fair value of fuel derivative instruments. Other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 25, 2004 was $95 million after tax resulting from the increase in fair value of fuel derivative instruments and a reduction in the Company’s additional minimum pension liability. (See Note 10, Derivative Financial Instruments.) Other comprehensive income approximates net earnings for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2003.

NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

     The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per share and earnings per share, assuming dilution:

                                 
    Quarters Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Numerator (Millions):
                               
Net Earnings Before Cumulative
                               
Effect of Accounting Change
  $ 119     $ 127     $ 149     $ 169  
Denominator (Thousands):
                               
Average Common Shares Outstanding
    214,734       213,849       214,702       213,857  
Effect of Potentially Dilutive Common Shares
    415       448       449       373  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution
    215,149       214,297       215,151       214,230  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings Per Share:
                               
Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 0.79  
Assuming Dilution, Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 0.79  

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE, Continued

     Earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Earnings per share, assuming dilution, are based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effect of potentially dilutive common shares, mainly arising from employee stock options. Potentially dilutive common shares of CSX include stock options and awards, and common stock that would be issued relating to convertible long-term debt. During the quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004, 114 thousand and 192 thousand options, respectively, were exercised. During the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2003, 174 thousand and 176 thousand options, respectively, were exercised.

     Certain potentially dilutive common shares at June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003 were not included in the computation of earnings per share, assuming dilution, since their exercise or conversion prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares during the period and, therefore, their effect is antidilutive. These potentially dilutive common shares were as follows:

                 
    Quarters Ended
    June 25,   June 27,
    2004
  2003
Number of Shares (Millions)
    32       34  
Average Exercise / Conversion Price
  $ 45.38     $ 45.83  

     Potentially dilutive common shares include approximately 10 million shares associated with convertible long-term debt with a current conversion price of $55.39. A substantial increase in the fair market value of the Company’s stock price could negatively impact earnings per share if these shares were to become dilutive.

NOTE 3. DEBT AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS

     The Company had $301 million of commercial paper borrowings outstanding at June 25, 2004 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.37 %. There was no commercial paper outstanding as of December 26, 2003.

     On February 20, 2004, the Company executed a $100 million credit agreement that matures February 25, 2005. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate that varies with LIBOR plus an applicable spread. As of June 25, 2004, the Company had $100 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding under this agreement.

     On June 21, 2004, the Company executed a $300 million credit agreement that matures December 29, 2004. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate that varies with LIBOR plus an applicable spread. As of June 25, 2004, the Company had $300 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding under this agreement.

     The weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding, including commercial paper, was 1.55% as of June 25, 2004. The Company had no short-term borrowings outstanding as of December 26, 2003.

     The Company has a $1.2 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility expiring in May 2009 and a $400 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility expiring in May 2005. The facilities were entered into in May 2004 on terms substantially similar to the facilities they replaced a $345 million unsecured revolving credit facility that expired in May 2004 and a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that would have expired in May 2006. Generally, these facilities may be used for general corporate purposes, to support the Company’s commercial paper, and for working capital. None of the credit facilities were drawn on as of June 25, 2004. Commitment fees and interest rates payable under the facilities are similar to fees and rates available to comparably rated investment-grade borrowers. Similar to the credit facilities they replaced, these credit facilities allow for borrowings at floating (LIBOR-based) rates, plus a spread, depending upon our senior unsecured debt ratings. At June 25, 2004, the Company was in compliance with all covenant requirements under the facilities.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 4. DIVESTITURES

     In February 2003, CSX conveyed most of its interest in its domestic container-shipping subsidiary, CSX Lines LLC (“CSX Lines”), to a new venture formed with the Carlyle Group for approximately $300 million (gross cash proceeds of approximately $240 million, $214 million net of transaction costs, and $60 million of securities). CSX Lines was subsequently renamed Horizon Lines LLC (“Horizon”). Horizon subleased vessels and equipment from certain affiliates of CSX covering the primary financial obligations related to $300 million of leases under which CSX or one of its affiliates will remain a lessee / sublessor or guarantor. A deferred pretax gain of approximately $127 million as a result of the transaction will be recognized over the 12-year sub-lease term. The securities have a term of 7 years and a preferred return feature. During the third quarter of 2003, CSX received a $15 million payment from Horizon Lines, which included $3 million of interest, in return of a portion of its investment in Horizon.

     On July 7, 2004, Horizon completed a merger with a third party, and CSX received $59 million, which included $52 million for the purchase of its ownership interest in Horizon and a performance payment of $7 million. However, CSX or one of its affiliates will continue to remain a lessee or guarantor on certain vessels and equipment as long as the subleases remain in effect. (See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies.)

NOTE 5. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGES

     Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” was issued in 2001. This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated retirement costs. In conjunction with the group-life method of accounting for asset costs, the Company historically accrued crosstie removal costs as a component of depreciation, which is not permitted under SFAS 143. With the adoption of SFAS 143 in fiscal year 2003, CSX recorded pretax income of $93 million, $57 million after tax, or 26 cents per share, as a cumulative effect of an accounting change in the first quarter, representing the reversal of the accrued liability for crosstie removal costs. The adoption of SFAS 143 did not have a material effect on prior reporting periods, and the Company does not believe it will have a material effect on future earnings.

     SFAS 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure” was issued in December 2002. SFAS 148 amends SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to provide alternative methods of transition to Statement 123’s fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and require disclosure of the effects of an entity’s accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation. Effective beginning with fiscal year 2003, CSX voluntarily adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure — an amendment of SFAS 123.” In accordance with the prospective method of adoption permitted under SFAS 148, stock-based awards issued subsequent to fiscal year 2002 are accounted for under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation method and, accordingly, are expensed. (See Note 11, Stock Based Compensation.)

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 5. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGES, Continued

     In 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” which requires a variable interest entity (“VIE”) to be consolidated by a company that is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the VIE’s activities or is entitled to receive a majority of the entity’s residual returns, or both. Under that guidance, CSX consolidated Four Rivers Transportation, Inc. (“FRT”), a shortline railroad, into its financial statements at the beginning of fiscal 2004. Previously, FRT was accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Other income includes net equity earnings for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2003. The following table indicates the impact of consolidating FRT in 2004 compared to equity method accounting in 2003.

                                 
         
    Quarters Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Revenues
  $ 16     $     $ 30     $  
Operating Expense
    8             18        
Net Equity Earnings
          1             2  
Net Income
    2             3        
                 
         
    June 25,   December 26
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
Current Assets
  $ 25     $  
Long-term Assets
    145       44  
Current Liabilities
    26        
Long-term Liabilities
    98        

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 6. INVESTMENT IN AND INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL

Background

     CSX and Norfolk Southern Corporation (“NS”) acquired Conrail Inc. (“Conrail”) in May 1997. Conrail owns a principal freight railroad system serving the Northeastern United States, and its rail network extends throughout several midwestern states and into Canada. CSX and NS, through CRR Holdings LLC (“CRR Holdings”), a jointly owned acquisition entity, hold economic interests in Conrail of 42% and 58%, respectively, and voting interests of 50% each. CSX and NS operate over allocated portions of the Conrail lines.

     From time to time, CSX and NS, as the indirect owners of Conrail, may have to make capital contributions, loans or advances to Conrail under the terms of the Transaction Agreement among CSX, NS and Conrail in order to satisfy the retained liabilities and other obligations as provided under such transaction agreement.

     CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSXT”), the rail subsidiary of CSX, and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (“NSR”), the rail subsidiary of NS, each operate separate portions of the Conrail system pursuant to various operating agreements. Under these agreements, the railroads pay operating fees to Conrail for the use of right-of-way and rent for the use of equipment. Conrail continues to provide rail services in certain shared geographic areas (“Shared Assets Areas”) for the joint benefit of CSXT and NSR, for which it is compensated on the basis of usage by the respective railroads.

     In June 2003, CSX, NS and Conrail jointly filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) to establish direct ownership and control by CSX’s and NS’ respective subsidiaries, CSXT and NSR, of CSX’s and NS’ portions of the Conrail system already operated by them separately and independently under various agreements. These portions of the Conrail system are currently owned by Conrail’s subsidiaries, New York Central Lines, LLC (“NYC”) and Pennsylvania Lines, LLC (“PRR”). The ownership of NYC and PRR would ultimately be transferred (“spun off”) to CSXT and NSR, respectively. Conrail would continue to own, manage and operate the Shared Assets Areas as previously approved by the STB. STB approval to proceed with the spin-off transaction and a favorable ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) qualifying the transaction as a non-taxable distribution were received in November 2003. On July 26, 2004, CSXT launched an exchange offer pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that describes the offer to exchange new unsecured securities of subsidiaries of CSXT and NSR and cash for unsecured securities of Conrail. The exchange offer, which is subject to a number of conditions, will be the final stage in the restructuring of Conrail’s unsecured indebtedness as described in the parties’ joint petition filed with the STB.

     If all necessary conditions are satisfied, unsecured debt securities of newly formed subsidiaries of CSXT and NSR would be offered in an approximate 42%/58% ratio along with cash payments in exchange for Conrail’s unsecured debentures. The debt securities issued by its respective subsidiary would be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CSXT or NSR. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, the subsidiaries would be merged into CSXT and NSR, respectively, and the new debt securities thus would become direct unsecured obligations of CSXT or NSR. Conrail’s secured debt and lease obligations will remain obligations of Conrail and are expected to be supported by new leases and subleases which, upon completion of the proposed transaction, would be the direct lease and sublease obligations, also in an approximate 42%/58% ratio, of CSXT and NSR. CSXT will record this transaction at fair value based on the results of an independent valuation. The preliminary results of an appraisal of the NYC properties indicate that their aggregate fair value will likely exceed CSX’s carrying amount.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 6. INVESTMENT IN AND INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL, Continued

     CSX, NS and Conrail are working to complete all necessary steps to consummate the spin-off transaction in 2004. Upon consummation of the proposed transaction, CSX’s investment in Conrail will no longer include the amounts related to NYC and PRR. Instead the assets and liabilities of NYC will be reflected in their respective line items in CSX’s consolidated balance sheet. Conrail will continue to own, manage and operate the Shared Assets Areas.

Accounting and Financial Reporting Effects

     CSX’s rail and intermodal operating revenue includes revenue from traffic moving on Conrail property. Operating expenses include costs incurred to handle such traffic and operate the Conrail lines. Rail operating expense includes an expense category, “Conrail Rents, Fees and Services,” which reflects:

     
1.
  Right-of-way usage fees to Conrail.
 
2.
  Equipment rental payments to Conrail.
 
3.
  Transportation, switching and terminal service charges provided by Conrail in the Shared Assets Areas that Conrail operates for the joint benefit of CSX and NS.
 
4.
  Amortization of the fair value write-up arising from the acquisition of Conrail and certain other adjustments.
 
5.
  CSX’s 42% share of Conrail’s income before cumulative effect of accounting change recognized under the equity method of accounting.

     The effective tax rate for CSX is lower in the first six months of 2004 due, in part, to equity in earnings from Conrail representing a larger percentage of earnings compared to the first six months of 2003.

Detail of Conrail Rents, Fees and Services

                                 
    Quarters Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Rents, Fees and Services
  $ 90     $ 89     $ 182     $ 176  
Purchase Price Amortization and Other
    11       14       25       29  
Equity in Income of Conrail
    (19 )     (16 )     (38 )     (32 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Conrail
  $ 82     $ 87     $ 169     $ 173  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 6. INVESTMENT IN AND INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL, Continued

Conrail Financial Information

     Summary financial information for Conrail for its fiscal periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, and at December 31, 2003, is as follows:

                                 
    Quarters Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30
  June 30
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Income Statement Information:
                               
Revenues
  $ 236     $ 231     $ 466     $ 457  
Expenses
    162       165       323       328  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income
  $ 74     $ 66     $ 143     $ 129  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Income before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
  $ 49     $ 39     $ 94     $ 76  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change - Net of Tax
                (1 )     40  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Income
  $ 49     $ 39     $ 93     $ 116  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
Balance Sheet Information:
               
Current Assets
  $ 278     $ 257  
Property and Equipment and Other Assets
    7,989       7,959  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Assets
  $ 8,267     $ 8,216  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Current Liabilities
  $ 251     $ 279  
Long-term Debt
    1,078       1,067  
Other Long-term Liabilities
    2,391       2,416  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities
    3,720       3,762  
Stockholders’ Equity
    4,547       4,454  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 8,267     $ 8,216  
 
   
 
     
 
 

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 6. INVESTMENT IN AND INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL, Continued

Transactions with Conrail

     As listed below, CSX has amounts payable to Conrail, representing expenses incurred under the operating, equipment and shared area agreements with Conrail. Also, Conrail advances its available cash balances to CSX and NS under variable-rate notes, with CSX’s note maturing on March 28, 2007.

                 
    June 25,   December 26,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
CSX Payable to Conrail
  $ 70     $ 71  
Conrail Advances to CSX
  $ 577     $ 515  
Interest Rates on Conrail Advances to CSX
    1.96 %     1.66 %
                                 
    Quarters Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Interest Expense Related to Conrail Advances
  $ 2     $ 2     $ 4     $ 4  

     The agreement under which CSX operates its allocated portion of the Conrail route system has an initial term of 25 years and may be renewed at CSX’s option for two five-year terms. Operating fees paid to Conrail under the agreement are subject to adjustment every six years based on the fair value of the underlying system. Lease agreements for the Conrail equipment operated by CSX cover varying terms. CSX is responsible for all costs of operating, maintaining, and improving the routes and equipment under these agreements. Upon consummation of the spin-off transaction, the agreement covering the NYC portion of the Conrail system will terminate, as CSX will then directly own its allocated portion of the Conrail system.

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 7. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Sale of Accounts Receivable

     As of June 27, 2003, CSXT discontinued its accounts receivable securitization program. Prior to June 27, 2003, CSXT sold, without recourse, a revolving pool of accounts receivable to CSX Trade Receivables Corporation (“CTRC”), a bankruptcy-remote entity wholly owned by CSX. CTRC transferred the accounts receivable to a master trust and caused the trust to issue multiple series of certificates representing undivided interests in the receivables. The certificates issued by the master trust were sold to investors, and the proceeds from those sales were paid to CSXT. There were no net losses associated with the sale of receivables for the quarter or six months ended June 25, 2004. Net losses associated with the sale of receivables were $4 million and $10 million for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2003.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the expected collectibility of all accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts is included in the balance sheet as follows:

                 
    June 25,   December 26,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
  $ 69     $ 71  

NOTE 8. OPERATING EXPENSE

     Operating expense consists of the following:

                                 
    Quarters Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Labor and Fringe
  $ 686     $ 677     $ 1,385     $ 1,416  
Materials, Supplies and Other
    439       396       874       850  
Conrail Rents, Fees and Services
    82       87       169       173  
Building and Equipment Rent
    142       130       277       276  
Inland Transportation
    70       79       144       171  
Depreciation
    162       160       327       317  
Fuel
    151       136       305       309  
Miscellaneous
    (5 )     (8 )     (11 )     (16 )
Restructuring Charges
    15             74        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 1,742     $ 1,657     $ 3,544     $ 3,496  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 8. OPERATING EXPENSE, Continued

     Operating expenses include amounts from the Company’s domestic container-shipping subsidiary, CSX Lines, through February of 2003, when most of CSX’s interest in the entity was conveyed to a new venture. (See Note 4, Divestitures.)

NOTE 9. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

     Other income (expense) consists of the following:

                                 
    Quarters Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Interest Income
  $ 5     $ 4     $ 8     $ 8  
Income (Loss) from Real Estate and Resort Operations
    5       32       (2 )     33  
Discounts on Sales of Accounts Receivable
          (4 )           (10 )
Minority Interest
    (8 )     (9 )     (17 )     (20 )
Equity Loss of Other Affiliates
                (1 )      
Miscellaneous
          (4 )     4       (2 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 2     $ 19     $ (8 )   $ 9  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Gross Revenue from Real Estate and Resort
                               
Operations Included in Other Income
  $ 50     $ 75     $ 77     $ 110  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

NOTE 10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     CSX uses derivative financial instruments to manage its overall exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and fuel costs.

Interest Rate Swaps

     CSX has entered into various interest rate swap agreements on the following fixed rate notes:

                 
    Notional Amount   Fixed Interest
Maturity Date
  (Millions)
  Rate
June 22, 2005
  $ 50       6.46 %
August 15, 2006
    300       9.00 %
May 1, 2007
    450       7.45 %
May 1, 2032
    150       8.30 %
 
   
 
         
Total/Average
  $ 950       8.02 %

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Continued

     Under these agreements, the Company will pay variable interest based on LIBOR in exchange for a fixed rate, effectively transforming the notes to floating rate obligations. The interest rate swap agreements are designated and qualify as fair value hedges and the gain or loss on the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the fixed rate note attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current earnings during the period of change in fair values. Hedge effectiveness is measured at least quarterly based on the relative change in fair value of the derivative contract in comparison with changes over time in the fair value of the fixed rate notes. Any change in fair value resulting from ineffectiveness, as defined by SFAS 133, “Accounting For Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” is recognized immediately in earnings. The Company’s interest rate swaps qualify as perfectly effective fair value hedges, as defined by SFAS 133. As such, there was no ineffective portion to the hedge recognized in earnings during the current or prior year periods. Long-term debt has been increased by $27 million and $55 million for the fair market value of the interest rate swap agreements at June 25, 2004 and December 26, 2003, respectively.

     The differential to be paid or received under these agreements is accrued based on the terms of the agreements and is recognized in interest expense over the term of the related debt. The related amounts payable to, or receivable from, counterparties are included in other current liabilities or assets. Cash flows related to interest rate swap agreements are classified as “Operating Activities” in the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement. For the three month and six month periods ended June 25, 2004, the Company reduced interest expense by approximately $8 million and $21 million, respectively, as a result of the interest rate swap agreements that were in place during each period. For the quarter and six month periods ended June 27, 2003, the Company reduced interest expense by approximately $11 million and $22 million, respectively. Fair value adjustments are noncash transactions and, accordingly, are excluded from the Cash Flow Statement.

     The counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements expose the Company to credit loss in the event of nonperformance. The Company does not anticipate nonperformance by the counterparties.

Fuel Hedging

     In the third quarter of 2003, CSX began a program to hedge a portion of its future locomotive fuel purchases. This program was established to manage exposure to fuel price fluctuations. In order to minimize this risk, CSX has entered into a series of swaps in order to fix the price of a portion of its estimated future fuel purchases.

     Following is a summary of outstanding fuel swaps:

         
    June 25,
    2004
Approximate Gallons Hedged (Millions)
    461  
Average Price Per Gallon
  $ 0.79  
Swap Maturities
  June 2004 - June 2006
                         
    2004
  2005
  2006
Estimated % of Future Fuel Purchases Hedged at June 25, 2004
    33 %     48 %     20 %

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Continued

     The program limits fuel hedges to a 24-month duration and a maximum of 80% of CSX’s average monthly fuel purchased for any month within the 24-month period, and places the hedges among selected counterparties. Fuel hedging activity favorably impacted fuel expense for the quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004 by $4 million. Ineffectiveness, or the extent to which changes in the fair values of the fuel swaps did not offset changes in the fair values of the expected fuel purchases, was immaterial.

     These instruments qualify, and are designated by management, as cash-flow hedges of variability in expected future cash flows attributable to fluctuations in fuel prices. The fair values of fuel derivative instruments are determined based upon current fair market values as quoted by third party dealers and are recorded on the balance sheet with offsetting adjustments to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, a component of Shareholders’ Equity. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss included a gain of approximately $47 million and $6 million as of June 25, 2004 and December 26, 2003, respectively, related to fuel derivative instruments. Fair value adjustments are noncash transactions and, accordingly, are excluded from the Cash Flow Statement.

     The counterparties to the fuel hedge agreements expose the Company to credit loss in the event of nonperformance. The Company does not anticipate nonperformance by the counterparties.

NOTE 11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

     Effective beginning with fiscal year 2003, CSX has voluntarily adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure – an amendment of SFAS 123.” In accordance with the prospective method of adoption permitted under SFAS 148, the Company has adopted the fair value recognition provisions on a prospective basis and accordingly, expense of $2 million and $10 million was recognized in the quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004, respectively, for stock options granted in May 2003. Stock compensation expense includes $6 million recorded in conjunction with the Company’s management restructuring for the six month period ended June 25, 2004 (See Note 17, Management Restructuring), related to recognition of unamortized expense for 2003 stock option awards retained by terminated employees.

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION, Continued

     The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net earnings and earnings per share as if the fair value based method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in each period:

                                 
    Quarters Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Net Earnings - As Reported
  $ 119     $ 127     $ 149     $ 226  
Add (Deduct): Stock-Based Employee Compensation Expense (Credit) Included in Reported Net Income - Net of Related Tax Effects
    2       1       7       (1 )
Deduct: Total Stock Based Employee Compensation Expense Determined under the Fair Value Based Method for All Awards - Net of Related Tax Effects
    (7 )     (9 )     (20 )     (14 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Pro Forma Net Earnings
  $ 114     $ 119     $ 136     $ 211  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings Per Share:
                               
Basic - As Reported
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 1.05  
Basic - Pro Forma
  $ 0.53     $ 0.56     $ 0.63     $ 0.99  
Diluted - As Reported
  $ 0.55     $ 0.59     $ 0.69     $ 1.05  
Diluted - Pro Forma
  $ 0.53     $ 0.56     $ 0.63     $ 0.98  

NOTE 12. CASUALTY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER RESERVES

     Casualty, environmental and other reserves are provided for in the balance sheet as follows:

                                                 
    June 25, 2004
  December 26, 2003
(Dollars in Millions)
  Current
  Long-term
  Total
  Current
  Long-term
  Total
Casualty and Other
  $ 189     $ 645     $ 834     $ 198     $ 665     $ 863  
Separation
    65       148       213       52       156       208  
Environmental
    30       23       53       30       15       45  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 284     $ 816     $ 1,100     $ 280     $ 836     $ 1,116  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 12. CASUALTY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER RESERVES, Continued

Casualty Reserves

     Casualty reserves represent accruals for the uninsured portion of occupational injury and personal injury claims. The Company’s estimate of casualty reserves includes an estimate of incurred but not reported claims for asbestos and other occupational injuries to be received over the next seven years. Other occupational claims include allegations of exposure to certain materials in the work place, such as solvents and diesel fuel, or alleged physical injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or hearing loss.

     Asbestos and Other Occupational Injuries

     The Company is assisted by third party professionals to project the number of asbestos and other occupational injury claims to be received over the next seven years and the related costs. Based on this analysis the Company established reserves for the probable and reasonably estimable asbestos and other occupational injury liabilities.

     The methodology used by the third party to project future occupational injury claims was based largely on CSX’s recent experience, including claim-filing and settlement rates, injury and disease mix, open claims and claim settlement costs. However, projecting future occupational injury claims and settlements costs is subject to numerous variables that are difficult to predict. In addition to the significant uncertainties surrounding the number of claims that might be received, other variables, including the type and severity of the injury or disease alleged by each claimant, the long latency period associated with exposure, dismissal rates, costs of medical treatment, uncertainties surrounding the litigation process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case and the impact of changes in legislative or judicial standards, may cause actual results to differ significantly from estimates. Furthermore, predictions with respect to these variables are subject to greater uncertainty as the projection period lengthens. In light of these uncertainties, CSX believes that seven years is the most reasonable period for estimating future claims, and that claims received after that period are not reasonably estimable. CSX’s reserve for asbestos and other occupational claims on an undiscounted basis amounted to $338 million at June 25, 2004, compared to $357 million at December 26, 2003.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 12. CASUALTY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER RESERVES, Continued

Casualty Reserves, Continued

     A summary of existing claims activity is as follows:

                 
    Six Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended
    June 25, 2004
  December 26, 2003
Asserted Claims:
               
Open Claims - Beginning of Period
    12,904       14,278  
New Claims Filed
    550       2,368  
Claims Settled
    (1,713 )     (3,382 )
Claims Dismissed
    (144 )     (360 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Open Claims - End of Period
    11,597       12,904  
 
   
 
     
 
 

     Approximately 5,600 of the open claims at June 25, 2004 are asbestos claims against the Company’s previously owned international container-shipping business, Sea-Land. Because the Sea-Land claims are claims against multiple vessel owners, the Company’s reserves reflect its portion of those claims. The remaining open claims have been asserted against CSXT. The Company had approximately $13 million reserved for the Sea-Land claims at June 25, 2004 and December 26, 2003.

     Personal Injury

     CSX retains an independent actuarial firm to assess the value of CSX’s personal injury portfolio. The methodology used by the actuary includes a development factor to reflect growth in the value of the Company’s personal injury claims. This methodology is based largely on CSX’s historical claims and settlement activity. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments, and uncertainties surrounding the litigation process.

     Separation Liability

     Separation liabilities at June 25, 2004, and December 26, 2003, include productivity charges recorded in 1991 and 1992 to provide for the estimated costs of implementing workforce reductions, improvements in productivity and other cost reductions at the Company’s major transportation units. The remaining separation liabilities are expected to be paid out over the next 15 to 20 years. Separation liabilities also include amounts payable under the Company’s management restructuring programs. (See Note 17, Management Restructuring.)

Environmental Reserves

     CSXT is a party to various proceedings, including administrative and judicial proceedings, involving private parties and regulatory agencies related to environmental issues. CSXT has been identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) at approximately 230 environmentally impaired sites, many of which are, or may be, subject to remedial action under the Federal Superfund statute (“Superfund”) or similar state statutes. A number of these proceedings are based on allegations that CSXT, or its railroad predecessors, sent hazardous substances to the facilities in question for disposal. Some of the proceedings involve property formerly or currently owned by CSXT or its railroad predecessors. Proceedings arising under Superfund or similar state statutes can involve numerous other companies who generated the waste or owned or operated the property and involve the allocation of liability for costs associated with site investigation and cleanup, which could be substantial.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 12. CASUALTY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER RESERVES, Continued

     At least once each quarter, CSXT reviews its role with respect to each such location, giving consideration to a number of factors, including the type of cleanup required, the nature of CSXT’s alleged connection to the location (e.g., generator of waste sent to the site, or owner or operator of the site), the extent of CSXT’s alleged connection (e.g., volume of waste sent to the location and other relevant factors), the accuracy and strength of evidence connecting CSXT to the location, and the number, connection, and financial viability of other named and unnamed PRP’s at the location.

     Based on the review process, CSXT has recorded reserves to cover estimated contingent future environmental costs with respect to such sites. The recorded liabilities for estimated future environmental costs at June 25, 2004, and December 26, 2003 were $53 million and $45 million, respectively. These liabilities, which are undiscounted, include amounts representing CSXT’s estimate of unasserted claims, which CSXT believes to be immaterial. The liability includes future costs for all sites where the Company’s obligation is (1) deemed probable and (2) where such costs can be reasonably estimated. The liability includes future costs for remediation and restoration of sites as well as any significant ongoing monitoring costs, but excludes any anticipated insurance recoveries. The majority of the June 25, 2004 environmental liability is expected to be paid over the next seven years.

     The Company does not currently possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of additional liabilities, if any, on some sites until completion of future environmental studies. In addition, latent conditions at any given location could result in exposure, the amount and materiality of which cannot presently be reliably estimated. Based upon information currently available, however, the Company believes its environmental reserves are adequate to take remedial actions to comply with present laws and regulations, and that the ultimate liability for these matters, if any, will not materially affect its overall results of operations and financial condition.

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Purchase Commitments

     The Company has a commitment under a long-term maintenance program for approximately 40% of CSXT’s fleet of locomotives. The agreement expires in 2026 and approximates $2.6 billion. The long-term maintenance program is intended to provide CSX access to efficient, high-quality locomotive maintenance services at fixed price levels through the term of the program. Under the program, CSX paid $38 million and $75 million during the quarter and six month periods ended June 25, 2004, respectively. During the quarter and six months periods ended June 27, 2003, the Company paid $33 million and $66 million, respectively.

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, Continued

Self-Insurance

     The Company uses a combination of third-party and self-insurance, obtaining substantial amounts of commercial insurance for potential losses for third-party liability and property damages. Specified levels of risk (up to $35 million for property and $25 million for liability per occurrence) are retained on a self-insurance basis.

Guarantees

     The Company and its subsidiaries are contingently liable individually and jointly with others as guarantors of obligations principally relating to leased equipment, joint ventures and joint facilities used by CSX in its business operations. Utilizing a CSX guarantee for these obligations allows CSX to take advantage of lower interest rates and obtain other favorable terms when negotiating leases or financing debt. Guarantees are contingent commitments issued by the Company that could require CSX or one of its affiliates to make payment or to perform certain actions to the guaranteed party based on another entity’s failure to perform. CSX’s guarantees can be segregated into three main categories:

1.   Guarantees of approximately $440 million of lease commitments assumed by A.P. Moller-Maersk (“Maersk”) for which the Company is contingently liable. CSX believes that Maersk will fulfill its contractual commitments with respect to such leases and that CSX will have no further liabilities for those obligations.
 
2.   Guarantees of approximately $74 million, of which $14 million may be recovered from other shareholders, relating to construction and cash deficiency support guarantees at several of the Company’s international terminal locations under development. The non-performance of one of its partners, cost overruns or non-compliance with financing loan covenants could cause the Company to have to perform under these guarantees. The Company estimates it will be required to make equity contributions ranging between $5 million and $7 million under these guarantees in 2004 and 2005.
 
3.   Guarantees of approximately $299 million relating to leases assumed as part of CSX’s conveyance of its interest in CSX Lines in February 2003, as discussed in Note 4, Divestitures.

The maximum amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these guarantees is the amount of the guarantees themselves.

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, Continued

STB Proceeding

     In 2001 Duke Energy Corporation (“Duke”) filed a complaint before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) alleging that certain CSXT common carrier coal rates are unreasonably high. In February 2004, the STB issued a decision finding that the CSXT common carrier rates were reasonable. While approving the rate levels, the STB also invited Duke to request a phase-in of rate increases over some time period. The nature and amount of any such phase-in is uncertain, and would only apply to billings subsequent to December 2001. CSXT will continue to consider and pursue all available legal defenses in this matter. Administrative and legal appeals are possible, and could take several years to resolve. An unfavorable outcome with respect to the phase-in would not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position.

Contract Settlement

     In 2002, the Company received $44 million as the first of two payments to settle a contract dispute. During 2002, the Company recognized approximately $7 million of the first payment in other income as this amount related to prior periods. The remaining $37 million will be recognized over the contract period, which ends in 2020. The second payment of $23 million was received in 2003 and will be recognized over the contract period which ends in 2020. The results of this settlement will provide an average of approximately $3 million in annual pretax earnings through 2020.

Other Legal Proceedings

     CSX is involved in routine litigation incidental to its business and is a party to a number of legal actions and claims, various governmental proceedings and private civil lawsuits, including those related to environmental matters, Federal Employers’ Liability Act claims by employees, other personal injury claims, and disputes and complaints involving certain transportation rates and charges. Some of the legal proceedings include claims for punitive as well as compensatory damages, and others purport to be class actions. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, considering among other things the meritorious legal defenses available and liabilities that have been recorded along with applicable insurance, it is the opinion of CSX management that none of these items will have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, financial position or liquidity of CSX. However, an unexpected adverse resolution of one or more of these items could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations in a particular quarter or fiscal year. The Company is also party to a number of actions, the resolution of which could result in gain realization in amounts that could be material to results of operations in the quarters received.

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 14. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

     The Company operates in three business segments: rail, intermodal, and international terminals. The rail segment provides rail freight transportation over a network of more than 23,000 route miles in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. The intermodal segment provides integrated rail and truck transportation services and operates a network of dedicated intermodal facilities across North America. The international terminals segment operates container freight terminal facilities and related businesses in Asia, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the United States. The Company’s segments are strategic business units that offer different services and are managed separately. The rail and intermodal segments are viewed on a combined basis as Surface Transportation operations.

     The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is business segment operating income, defined as income from operations, excluding the effects of non-recurring charges and gains. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (Note 1) in the CSX 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except that for segment reporting purposes, CSX includes minority interest expense on the international terminals segment’s joint venture businesses in operating expense. These amounts are reclassified through eliminations in CSX’s consolidated financial statements to other income. Intersegment sales and transfers are generally accounted for as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, at current market prices.

     Business segment information for the quarters ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003 is as follows:

                                                 
    Surface Transportation            
   
  International        
(Dollars in Millions)
  Rail
  Intermodal
  Total
  Terminals
  Other(1)
  Total
Quarter Ended June 25, 2004
                                               
Revenues from External Customers
  $ 1,672     $ 323     $ 1,995     $ 38     $     $ 2,033  
Intersegment Revenues
                                   
Segment Operating Income
    249       31       280       6       5       291  
Assets
    13,119       623       13,742       1,045             14,787  
Quarter Ended June 27, 2003
                                               
Revenues from External Customers
  $ 1,573     $ 314     $ 1,887     $ 54     $ 1     $ 1,942  
Intersegment Revenues
                                   
Segment Operating Income
    232       27       259       17             276  
Assets
    13,530       566       14,096       984             15,080  
Six Months Ended June 25, 2004
                                               
Revenues from External Customers
  $ 3,277     $ 633     $ 3,910     $ 86     $     $ 3,996  
Intersegment Revenues
                                   
Segment Operating Income
    381       50       431       8       13       452  
Assets
    13,119       623       13,742       1,045             14,787  
Six Months Ended June 27, 2003
                                               
Revenues from External Customers
  $ 3,104     $ 616     $ 3,720     $ 110     $ 128     $ 3,958  
Intersegment Revenues
          4       4                   4  
Segment Operating Income
    379       49       428       32       1       461  
Assets
    13,530       566       14,096       984             15,080  

(1)   Prior to the conveyance of CSX Lines, it was a segment of CSX and was presented with international terminals on a combined basis, as the Marine Services operations of the Company. Results for CSX Lines are now presented in the Other column.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 14. BUSINESS SEGMENTS, Continued

     A reconciliation of the totals reported for the business segments to the applicable line items in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:

                                 
    Quarter Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 25,   June 27,   June 25,   June 27,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Revenues:
                               
Total External Revenues for Business Segments
  $ 2,033     $ 1,942     $ 3,996     $ 3,958  
Intersegment Revenues for Business Segments
                      4  
Elimination of Intersegment Revenues
                      (4 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Consolidated Revenues
  $ 2,033     $ 1,942     $ 3,996     $ 3,958  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income:
                               
Total Operating Income for Business Segments
  $ 286     $ 276     $ 439     $ 461  
Reclassification of Minority Interest Expense for International Terminals Segment
    4       10       10       19  
Unallocated Corporate Expenses
    1       (1 )     3       (18 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Consolidated Operating Income
  $ 291     $ 285     $ 452     $ 462  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Assets:
                               
Assets for Business Segments
  $ 14,787     $ 15,080                  
Investment in Conrail
    4,691       4,658                  
Elimination of Intersegment Payables (Receivables)
    131       (141 )                
Non-segment Assets
    2,843       1,942                  
 
   
 
     
 
                 
Total Consolidated Assets
  $ 22,452     $ 21,539                  
 
   
 
     
 
                 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 15. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL DATA

     During 1987, Sea-Land entered into agreements to sell and lease back, by charter, three new U.S.–built, U.S.–flag, D-7 class container ships. The ships were not included in the sale of international liner assets to Maersk in December 1999 and the related debt remains an obligation of CSX Lines. CSX has guaranteed the obligations of CSX Lines pursuant to the related charters, which, along with the container ships, serve as collateral for debt securities registered with the SEC. As noted in Note 3 of the CSX 2003 Annual Report, Divestitures, CSX agreed to convey certain assets of CSX Lines to Horizon Lines LLC. These obligations are not part of this transaction and another CSX entity, CSX Vessel Leasing, became the obligor in 2003. In accordance with SEC disclosure requirements, consolidating summarized financial information for the parent and obligor are as follows (Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2004 presentation):

Consolidating Income Statement

                                         
    CSX   CSX Vessel            
(Dollars in Millions)
  Corporation
  Leasing
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
Quarter Ended June 25, 2004
                                       
Operating Revenue
  $     $     $ 2,047     $ (14 )   $ 2,033  
Operating Expense
    (38 )           1,791       (11 )     1,742  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)
    38             256       (3 )     291  
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
    169                   (169 )   $  
Other Income (Expense)
    (8 )     2       13       (5 )   $ 2  
Interest Expense
    101             16       (8 )     109  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
    98       2       253       (169 )   $ 184  
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
    (21 )           86             65  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 119     $ 2     $ 167     $ (169 )   $ 119  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
                                         
    CSX   CSX Vessel            
    Corporation
  Leasing
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
Quarter Ended June 27, 2003
                                       
Operating Revenue
  $     $     $ 1,955     $ (13 )   $ 1,942  
Operating Expense
    (40 )           1,708       (11 )     1,657  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)
    40             247       (2 )     285  
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
    176                   (176 )      
Other Income (Expense)
    (16 )     1       39       (5 )     19  
Interest Expense
    91             21       (7 )     105  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
    109       1       265       (176 )     199  
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
    (18 )           90             72  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 127     $ 1     $ 175     $ (176 )   $ 127  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 15. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL DATA, Continued

Consolidating Income Statement

                                         
(Dollars in Millions)
  CSX Corporation
  CSX Vessel Leasing
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 25, 2004
                                       
Operating Revenue
  $     $     $ 4,034     $ (38 )   $ 3,996  
Operating Expense
    (63 )           3,640       (33 )     3,544  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)
    63             394       (5 )     452  
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
    254                   (254 )   $  
 
                                   
 
 
Other Income (Expense)
    (17 )     2       17       (10 )   $ (8 )
Interest Expense
    198             34       (15 )     217  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes
    102       2       377       (254 )   $ 227  
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
    (47 )           125             78  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
    149       2       252       (254 )     149  
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change - Net of Tax
                             
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 149     $ 2     $ 252     $ (254 )   $ 149  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
                                         
    CSX Corporation
  CSX Vessel Leasing
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 27, 2003
                                       
Operating Revenue
  $     $     $ 4,003     $ (45 )   $ 3,958  
Operating Expense
    (77 )           3,614       (41 )     3,496  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)
    77             389       (4 )     462  
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
    326                   (326 )      
Other Income (Expense)
    (31 )     1       52       (13 )     9  
Interest Expense
    183             42       (17 )     208  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
    189       1       399       (326 )     263  
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
    (37 )           131             94  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
    226       1       268       (326 )     169  
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change - Net of Tax
                57             57  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 226     $ 1     $ 325     $ (326 )   $ 226  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 15. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL DATA, Continued

Consolidating Balance Sheet

                                         
(Dollars in Millions)
  CSX Corporation
  CSX Vessel Leasing
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
June 25, 2004
                                       
ASSETS
                                       
Current Assets:
                                       
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
  $ 1,643     $ 46     $ (961 )   $     $ 728  
Accounts Receivable - Net
    91       13       1,019       92       1,215  
Materials and Supplies
                174             174  
Deferred Income Taxes
    13             115             128  
Other Current Assets
    1             256       (128 )     129  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Current Assets
    1,748       59       603       (36 )     2,374  
Properties
    25             19,694             19,719  
Accumulated Depreciation
    24             5,801             5,825  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Properties - Net
    1             13,893             13,894  
Investment in Conrail
    326             4,365             4,691  
Affiliates and Other Companies
                543       (38 )     505  
Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries
    12,761             392       (13,153 )      
Other Long-term Assets
    1,139             497       (648 )     988  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Assets
  $ 15,975     $ 59     $ 20,293     $ (13,875 )   $ 22,452  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts Payable
  $ 104     $     $ 666     $ 93     $ 863  
Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable
    5             390             395  
Payable to Affiliates
                127       (127 )      
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
    7             277             284  
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
                110             110  
Short-term Debt
    701             3             704  
Income and Other Taxes Payable
    1,502             (1,376 )           126  
Other Current Liabilities
    20       8       84       (1 )     111  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Current Liabilities
    2,339       8       281       (35 )     2,593  
Casualty, Environmental and Other reserves
                816             816  
Long-term Debt
    6,134             767             6,901  
Deferred Income Taxes
    (39 )           3,920             3,881  
Long-term Payable to Affiliates
    396             127       (523 )      
Other Long-term Liabilities
    476       44       1,207       (135 )     1,592  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities
  $ 9,306     $ 52     $ 7,118     $ (693 )   $ 15,783  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Shareholders’ Equity:
                                       
Preferred Stock
                396       (396 )      
Common Stock
    216             209       (209 )     216  
Other Capital
    1,591       1       8,053       (8,054 )     1,591  
Retained Earnings
    5,065       6       4,517       (4,523 )     5,065  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (203 )                       (203 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    6,669       7       13,175       (13,182 )     6,669  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 15,975     $ 59     $ 20,293     $ (13,875 )   $ 22,452  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 15. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL DATA, Continued

Consolidating Balance Sheet

                                         
    CSX   CSX Vessel            
(Dollars in Millions)
  Corporation
  Leasing
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
December 26, 2003
                                       
ASSETS
                                       
Current Assets:
                                       
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
  $ 1,210     $ 45     $ (887 )   $       368  
Accounts Receivable - Net
    45       15       1,126       (23 )     1,163  
Materials and Supplies
                170             170  
Deferred Income Taxes
    12             124             136  
Other Current Assets
    6             197       (137 )     66  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Current Assets
    1,273       60       730       (160 )     1,903  
Properties
    25             19,242             19,267  
Accumulated Depreciation
    24             5,513             5,537  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Properties - Net
    1             13,729             13,730  
Investment in Conrail
    331             4,347             4,678  
Affiliates and Other Companies
                553       (38 )     515  
Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries
    12,638             391       (13,029 )      
Other Long-term Assets
    1,112             456       (634 )     934  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Assets
  $ 15,355     $ 60     $ 20,206     $ (13,861 )   $ 21,760  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts Payable
  $ 88     $     $ 761     $ (22 )   $ 827  
Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable
    6             391             397  
Payable to Affiliates
                137       (137 )      
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
    5             275             280  
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
    300             126             426  
Short-term Debt
                2             2  
Income and Other Taxes Payable
    1,464             (1,340 )     (1 )     123  
Other Current Liabilities
    21       20       114             155  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Current Liabilities
    1,884       20       466       (160 )     2,210  
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
                836           $ 836  
Long-term Debt
    6,085             801             6,886  
Deferred Income Taxes
    (39 )           3,791             3,752  
Long-term Payable to Affiliates
    396             128       (524 )      
Other Long-term Liabilities
    576       36       1,129       (118 )     1,623  
 
   
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities
    8,902       56       7,151       (802 )     15,307  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Preferred Stock
                396       (396 )   $  
Common Stock
    215             209       (209 )     215  
Other Capital
    1,579       1       8,052       (8,053 )     1,579  
Retained Earnings
    4,957       3       4,398       (4,401 )     4,957  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (298 )                       (298 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    6,453       4       13,055       (13,059 )     6,453  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 15,355     $ 60     $ 20,206     $ (13,861 )   $ 21,760  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 15. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL DATA, Continued

Consolidating Cash Flow Statements

                                         
    CSX   CSX            
(Dollars in Millions)
  Corporation
  Vessel Leasing
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 25, 2004
                                       
Operating Activities
                                       
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
  $ 10     $     $ 610     $ (101 )   $ 519  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Investing Activities
                                       
Property Additions
                (484 )           (484 )
Short-term Investments - Net
    (82 )           7             (75 )
Other Investing Activities
    (4 )           (23 )     (10 )     (37 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities
    (86 )           (500 )     (10 )     (596 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Financing Activities
                                       
Short-term Debt - Net
    701             1             702  
Long-term Debt Issued
    62                         62  
Long-term Debt Repaid
    (300 )           (79 )           (379 )
Dividends Paid
    (43 )           (99 )     99       (43 )
Other Financing Activities
    6       1       (16 )     12       3  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
    426       1       (193 )     111       345  
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    350       1       (83 )           268  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    1,163       45       (912 )           296  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 1,513     $ 46     $ (995 )   $     $ 564  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
                                         
    CSX   CSX            
    Corporation
  Lines
  Other
  Eliminations
  Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 27, 2003
                                       
Operating Activities
                                       
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
  $ 26     $     $ 60     $ (121 )   $ (35 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Investing Activities
                                       
Property Additions
                (479 )           (479 )
Net Proceeds from Divestitures
    214                         214  
Short-term Investments - Net
    (3 )           3              
Other Investing Activities
    27             214       (261 )     (20 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities
    238             (262 )     (261 )     (285 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Financing Activities
                                       
Short-term Debt - Net
    560             1             561  
Long-term Debt Issued
    82             1             83  
Long-term Debt Repaid
                (218 )           (218 )
Dividends Paid
    (43 )           (120 )     120       (43 )
Other Financing Activities
    13       45       (336 )     262       (16 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
    612       45       (672 )     382       367  
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    876       45       (874 )           47  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    264             (137 )           127  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 1,140     $ 45     $ (1,011 )   $     $ 174  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 16. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans, principally for salaried personnel. The plans provide eligible employees with retirement benefits based primarily on years of service and compensation rates near retirement. A substantial portion of benefits provided under the management restructuring initiatives (See Note 17, Management Restructuring) will be paid from the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and postretirement medical plan.

     In addition to the defined benefit pension plans, the Company sponsors three plans that provide medical and life insurance benefits to most full-time salaried employees upon their retirement. The postretirement medical plans are contributory (partially funded by retiree), with retiree contributions adjusted annually. The life insurance plan is non-contributory.

     The following table presents components of net periodic benefit cost for the quarters ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003:

                                 
    Pension Benefits
  Other Benefits
(Dollars in Millions)
  June 25, 2004
  June 27, 2003
  June 25, 2004
  June 27, 2003
Service Cost
  $ 9     $ 9     $ 2     $ 3  
Interest Cost
    28       28       6       6  
Expected Return on Plan Assets
    (33 )     (34 )            
Amortization of Prior Service Cost
    1       1       (1 )     (1 )
Amortization of Net Loss
    4             4       3  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
  $ 9     $ 4     $ 11     $ 11  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
SFAS 88 Curtailment Charges
                3        
Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Including Termination Benefits
  $ 9     $ 4     $ 14     $ 11  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

     The Company previously disclosed in its 2003 Annual Report for the year ended December 26, 2003, that it expected to contribute $14 million to its pension plan in 2004. As of June 25, 2004, the Company has contributed $11 million to its pension plan. The Company does not presently anticipate additional contributions to its pension plan during 2004.

     Due to the termination of employees under the management restructuring plan (See Note 17, Management Restructuring), a curtailment occurred in the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and postretirement medical plan. The estimated cost of the curtailments of $24 million was included in the management restructuring charge for the first six months of 2004. Due to the curtailments, the Company was required to update its measurement of the assets and obligations of these plans, which affected the net periodic benefit costs beginning in the second quarter of 2004.

     In connection with recognition of the curtailments, the Company is required to estimate and record the effects of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Action of 2003 (“the Act”). The Company believes that a portion of its medical plan’s prescription drug benefit will qualify as actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D based upon a review by the plan’s health and welfare actuary of the plan’s prescription drug benefit compared with the prescription drug benefit that would be paid under Medicare Part D beginning in 2006. The reduction in the postretirement benefit obligation as a result of the Act was approximately $25 million. Although there was no immediate impact on net earnings as an unrecognized gain will be recorded, the effects of the Act was reflected in net postretirement benefit costs as the unrecognized gain is amortized, which began in the second quarter of 2004. The Company expects 2004 postretirement benefit costs will be reduced by approximately $3 million due to the Act.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 17. MANAGEMENT RESTRUCTURING

     The Company recorded separation expenses for the following:

1.   The management restructuring announced in November 2003 at Surface Transportation of $15 million and $68 million for the quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004, respectively, and
 
2.   International Terminals restructuring initiatives of $6 million for the six months ended June 25, 2004, in an effort to maintain and improve productivity standards in light of current business conditions.

     In November 2003, the Company announced a management restructuring plan to streamline the structure at a number of its companies, eliminate organizational layers and realign certain functions. As of June 25, 2004, the initiative has reduced the non-union workforce by approximately 900 positions. The Company recorded an initial pretax charge related to this reduction of $34 million in 2003. The Company recorded additional expenses of $15 million and $68 million for the quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004, related to the management restructuring for separation expense, pension and post-retirement benefit curtailment charges, stock compensation expense and other related expenses.

     The total cost of the program through the second quarter of 2004, excluding the restructuring program for International Terminals, is $102 million. The Company expects a nominal charge relating to the final analysis will be recorded in the third quarter of 2004. The majority of separation benefits will be paid from CSX’s qualified pension plans, with the remainder being paid from general corporate funds. See the table below for a rollforward of significant components of the restructuring charge including International Terminals.

                                         
            First Six                    
    Balance   Months           Balance        
    December 26,   2004           June 25,        
(Dollars in Millions)
  2003
  Expense
  Payments (a)
  2004
       
Pension and Postretirement Separation Expense
  $ 30     $ 36     $ (57 )   $ 9          
Other Related Costs
    4       8       (5 )     7          
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
         
Restructuring Total
  $ 34     $ 44     $ (62 )   $ 16          
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
         
Pension and Postretirement Curtailment Charges
            24                          
Stock Compensation Expense
            6                          
 
           
 
                         
First Six Months 2004 Expense
          $ 74                          
 
           
 
                         

(a) Includes payments from the qualified pension plan and general corporate funds.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

OVERVIEW

General

     CSX operates one of the largest rail networks in the United States and also arranges for and provides integrated rail and truck (“intermodal”) transportation services across the United States and key markets in Canada and Mexico. Its marine operations include an international terminal services company, which operates and develops container terminals, distribution facilities and related terminal activities. CSX also owns and operates the Greenbrier, a AAA Five-Diamond resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

     In February 2003, CSX conveyed most of its interest in its domestic container-shipping subsidiary, CSX Lines LLC (“CSX Lines”), to a new venture formed with the Carlyle Group for approximately $300 million (gross cash proceeds of approximately $240 million, $214 million net of transaction costs, and $60 million of securities). During the third quarter of 2003, CSX received a $15 million payment from Horizon Lines, which included $3 million of interest, in return of a portion of its investment in Horizon. On July 7, 2004, Horizon completed a merger with a third party, and CSX received $59 million, which included $52 million for the purchase of its ownership interest in Horizon and a performance payment of $7 million. However, CSX or one of its affiliates will continue to remain a lessee or guarantor on certain vessels and equipment as long as the subleases remain in effect. (See Note 4, Divestitures.)

CSX Transportation Inc.

     CSXT is the largest rail network in the eastern United States, providing rail freight transportation over a network of more than 23,000 route miles in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, CSXT accounted for 82% of CSX’s operating revenue and 86% of operating income in the quarter ended June 25, 2004.

CSX Intermodal Inc.

     CSX Intermodal Inc. (“CSXI”) is the nation’s only transcontinental intermodal transportation service provider, operating a network of dedicated intermodal facilities across North America. The CSXI network runs approximately 450 dedicated trains between its 45 terminals weekly. CSXI accounted for 16% of CSX’s operating revenue and 11% of operating income for the quarter ended June 25, 2004. Its headquarters are located in Jacksonville, Florida. The rail and intermodal segments are viewed on a combined basis as Surface Transportation operations.

Surface Transportation

     Surface Transportation, which includes CSX’s rail and intermodal units, generated revenue of $2.0 billion and $3.9 billion for the quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004, respectively, compared to $1.9 billion and $3.7 billion for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2003, respectively. Operating income for Surface Transportation was $280 million and $431 million for the first quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004, respectively, compared to $259 million and $428 million for the first quarter and six months ended June 27, 2003.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

OVERVIEW, Continued

Surface Transportation, Continued

     During the second quarter of 2004, Surface Transportation revenue and volume increased over the prior year comparable quarter due to favorable economic conditions combined with price increases. Surface Transportation operating income was higher than the prior year comparable quarter by $21 million, despite $15 million in charges associated with the management restructuring plan.

     In addition to reviewing various financial measures, CSX management uses non-financial indicators to monitor performance and operating efficiency of its network. Those include:

                             
        2004 (a)
  2003
  % Change
Service Measurements
  Personal Injury Frequency Index (Per 100 Employees)     2.04       1.98       (3 )%
 
  FRA Train Accidents Frequency (Per Million Train Miles)     4.64       4.99       7  
 
  Average, All Trains (Miles Per Hour)     19.5       20.8       (6 )
 
  Average System Dwell Time (Hours)     29.3       24.1       (22 )
 
  Average Total Cars-On-Line     235,688       227,565       (4 )
 
  On -Time Originations     39.3 %     63.2 %     (38 )
 
  On -Time Arrivals     34.1 %     56.5 %     (40 )
 
  Average Recrews (Per Day)     73.1       46.5       (57 )%

(a) Amounts for 2004 are estimated

     The number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles showed improvement, while the number of injuries per 100 employees increased 3% in the second quarter of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. Average train velocity decreased 6%. The average system dwell time, which measures the amount of time between car arrival and departure from yards, increased 22% from the second quarter of 2003 to 2004. The percent of scheduled trains departing the origin station at or prior to the scheduled departure time and the percent of scheduled trains arriving at the destination station within two hours of the scheduled arrival time both showed declines for the second quarter of 2004 versus the comparable prior period. The number of relief crews called per day on average showed the largest unfavorable variance, deteriorating over the prior year quarter, 46.5 to 73.1.

     Average train velocity, system dwell time, and recrews are all indicators of network fluidity and efficiency. A decline in non-financial performance measures results, among other things, increased costs from less efficient equipment usage, locomotive utilization and lower labor productivity. CSX management continues its efforts to restore operating efficiency by focusing on reinforcing existing safety processes, including individual accountability for safety, and improving on-time originations. Management believes that increasing on-time originations should help improve other measures such as dwell-time, on-time arrivals and average recrews. CSX continues to invest in key resources required to support strong demand for its services, including hiring additional train and engine employees and increasing the number of locomotives through acquisition and short-term leasing.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

OVERVIEW, Continued

Surface Transportation, Continued

     The Company has an initiative, the ONE PLAN, to redesign the operating plan for merchandise and automotive freight, reducing terminal handlings and shortening routing miles. In the short-term, the ONE PLAN will concentrate on improving routings for trains that transport shipments from one processing yard to another. Over a longer period, the ONE PLAN is intended to facilitate a redesign of the operating plan, including yard handling and local delivery.

     Implementation of the ONE PLAN commenced in Indianapolis, IN and has continued into the Walbridge, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville networks. The ONE PLAN should continue through the Chicago Gateway and onto the Northeast in August 2004, followed by the Southeast and I-95 corridor in September 2004. In addition, the CSXI network has been simplified. This process focused on reducing complexity at key hubs creating more specialized terminals and increasing emphasis on double-stack service.

     While the impact of the ONE PLAN is intended to improve network fluidity and efficiency, the Company anticipates fully realizing these benefits throughout the system in 2005. Adverse effects on efficiency could temporarily occur during implementation of the ONE PLAN.

International Terminals

     CSX World Terminals LLC (“CSX World Terminals”) operates container-freight terminal facilities in Asia, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the United States. CSX World Terminals accounted for 2% of CSX’s operating revenues and operating income for the quarter ended June 25, 2004. CSX World Terminals is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

     CSX World Terminals’ (“CSXWT”) Hong Kong terminal accounted for approximately 54% of CSXWT’s revenues for the first six months of 2004. The Hong Kong terminal showed volume decrease of 43%, which corresponds with a 43% decrease in revenue versus the second quarter of 2003. Competitive pressures are rising as customers are shifting their traffic from facilities in Hong Kong to newly opened terminals in South China’s Guangdong region. This shift will translate into reduced volumes and revenue. A significant customer of CSXWT terminated its marine terminal services contract during the first quarter of 2004, which negatively impacted CSXWT’s 2004 second quarter revenues by approximately $16 million. CSXWT anticipates 2004 annual revenues to decline by approximately $51 million as a result of this customer loss. In December 2004, another contract is scheduled to expire. Negotiations are in process to maintain this contract, but if negotiations are unsuccessful, 2005 operating income may be negatively impacted by as much as $20 million. CSXWT expects that it will be able to replace all or substantially all of the lost volume with new customers representing long and short-term commercial commitments. It is too early to establish a timeline under which these expectations will be met. In addition, due to the increased competitive pressures, it is possible that the profit margins achieved in the past will not be realized in the near term.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

OVERVIEW, Continued

International Terminals, Continued

     In addition to volume, CSXWT monitors terminal productivity or port moves per hour. For the quarters ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003, port productivity for some of the main terminals was as follows:

                         
    Lifts Per Hour
                    % Improvement
Terminal
  2004
  2003
  (Decline)
Hong Kong, China
    37.9       40.6       -7 %
Tianjin, China
    33.0       34.8       -5 %
Adelaide, Australia
    22.8       22.1       3 %
Germershiem, Germany
    30.7       25.4       21 %
Dominican Republic
    25.0       27.0       -7 %
Cabello, Venezuela
    15.9       15.2       5 %

     CSXWT is implementing initiatives to improve its performance. These initiatives include efforts to expand capacity and market reach, maintain and improve productivity standards, and replace volumes and revenues at its Hong Kong facility. During 2003, CSXWT’s minority owned terminal operation located in the Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China commenced operations. CSXWT has also completed the first phase of its terminal construction in Caucedo, which is located in the Dominican Republic. The Caucedo terminal company is an unconsolidated entity of CSXWT that began operations in December 2003.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     CSX follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. Fiscal year 2004 consists of a 53-week year ending on December 31, 2004. Fiscal year 2003 consisted of 52 weeks ended on December 26, 2003. The financial statements presented are for the 13-week quarters ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003, the 26-week periods ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003, and as of December 26, 2003. In 2004, the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004, consists of 14 weeks.

Quarter ended June 25, 2004 compared to quarter ended June 27, 2003

Consolidated Results

Operating Revenue

     Despite reduced operating revenue of $16 million in the International Terminals segment, consolidated operating revenue increased $91 million to $2.0 billion in the quarter ended June 25, 2004 primarily due to volume and price increases within Surface Transportation.

Operating Income

     Operating income was $291 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004, as compared to $285 million for the prior year comparable quarter. Operating expenses increased $85 million to $1.7 billion for the quarter ended June 25, 2004, including management restructuring charges of $15 million. Additionally, the Company continues to have challenges in its train operations. A discussion of operating expenses by business segment follows.

Other Income (Expense)

     Other income decreased $17 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004, as compared to the prior quarter, primarily due to a decline in income from real estate and resort operations.

Interest Expense

     Interest expense increased $4 million in the quarter ended June 25, 2004, as compared to the prior year quarter due to higher outstanding average debt.

Net Earnings

     CSX’s net earnings were $119 million, or 55 cents per share, in the quarter ended June 25, 2004, compared to earnings of $127 million or 59 cents per share for the same period of the prior year. Increases in operating revenue were offset by increases in operating expenses, including management restructuring charges of $15 million, slightly higher interest expense and lower income from real estate and resort operations.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Consolidated Results, Continued

Segment Results: The following tables provide detail of operating revenue and expense by segment:

(Dollars in Millions) (Unaudited) (a)
Quarters Ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003

                                                                                                 
                                    Surface   International   Eliminations/    
    Rail
  Intermodal
  Transportation
  Terminals
  Other (b)
  Total
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Operating Revenue
  $ 1,672     $ 1,573     $ 323     $ 314     $ 1,995     $ 1,887     $ 38     $ 54     $     $ 1     $ 2,033     $ 1,942  
Operating Expense
                                                                                               
Labor and Fringe
    655       645       18       18       673       663       12       13       1       1       686       677  
Materials, Supplies and Other
    373       331       50       47       423       378       15       16       1       2       439       396  
Conrail Rents, Fees & Services
    82       87                   82       87                               82       87  
Building and Equipment Rent
    103       92       41       39       144       131       2       2       (4 )     (3 )     142       130  
Inland Transportation
    (103 )     (98 )     173       175       70       77             2                   70       79  
Depreciation
    148       148       9       8       157       156       3       2       2       2       162       160  
Fuel
    151       136                   151       136                               151       136  
Miscellaneous
                                              2       (5 )     (10 )     (5 )     (8 )
Restructuring Charge (c)
    14             1             15                                     15        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Operating Expense
    1,423       1,341       292       287       1,715       1,628       32       37       (5 )     (8 )     1,742       1,657  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income
  $ 249     $ 232     $ 31     $ 27     $ 280     $ 259     $ 6     $ 17     $ 5     $ 9     $ 291     $ 285  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Ratio
    85.1 %     85.3 %     90.4 %     91.4 %     86.0 %     86.3 %     84.2 %     68.5 %                                
 
                                   
 
     
 
                                                 

Six Months Ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003

                                                                                                 
                                    Surface   International   Eliminations/    
    Rail
  Intermodal
  Transportation
  Terminals
  Other (b)
  Total
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Operating Revenue
  $ 3,277     $ 3,104     $ 633     $ 616     $ 3,910     $ 3,720     $ 86     $ 110     $     $ 128     $ 3,996     $ 3,958  
Operating Expense
                                                                                               
Labor and Fringe
    1,321       1,293       37       37       1,358       1,330       25       26       2       60       1,385       1,416  
Materials, Supplies and Other
    738       670       100       96       838       766       35       35       1       49       874       850  
Conrail Rents, Fees & Services
    169       173                   169       173                               169       173  
Building and Equipment Rent
    205       199       75       70       280       269       4       4       (7 )     3       277       276  
Inland Transportation
    (204 )     (197 )     348       348       144       151             4             16       144       171  
Depreciation
    298       293       19       16       317       309       6       4       4       4       327       317  
Fuel
    305       294                   305       294                         15       305       309  
Miscellaneous
                                        2       5       (13 )     (21 )     (11 )     (16 )
Restructuring Charge (c)
    64             4             68             6                         74        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Operating Expense
    2,896       2,725       583       567       3,479       3,292       78       78       (13 )     126       3,544       3,496  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Income
  $ 381     $ 379     $ 50     $ 49     $ 431     $ 428     $ 8     $ 32     $ 13     $ 2     $ 452     $ 462  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating Ratio
    88.4 %     87.8 %     92.1 %     92.0 %     89.0 %     88.5 %     90.7 %     70.9 %                                
 
                                   
 
     
 
                                                 

a)   Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
 
b)   Eliminations/ Other consists of the following:

1.   Reclassification of International Terminals minority interest expense
 
2.   Operations of CSX Lines for 2003 and gain amortization in both years
 
3.   In 2003, expenses related to the retirement of the Company’s former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
4.   Other items

c)   Restructuring charge is for (1) separation expenses related to the management restructuring announced in November 2003 at Surface Transportation for the quarter and six months ended June 25, 2004 and for (2) International Terminals restructuring initiatives in an effort to maintain and improve productivity standards in light of current business conditions that occurred in the first quarter of 2004.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Surface Transportation Results

     The following tables provide Surface Transportation carload and revenue data by service group and commodity:

     SURFACE TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC AND REVENUE(a)

     Loads (Thousands); Revenue (Dollars in Millions)

     Quarters Ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003

                                                 
    Carloads
  Revenue
    2004
  2003
  % Change
  2004
  2003
  % Change
Merchandise
                                               
Phosphates and Fertilizers
    121       113       7 %   $ 88     $ 85       4 %
Metals
    95       87       9       125       108       16  
Forest Products
    115       116       (1 )     166       159       4  
Food and Consumer
    61       62       (2 )     92       90       2  
Agricultural Products
    89       89             127       124       2  
Chemicals
    140       133       5       264       243       9  
Emerging Markets
    134       125       7       129       118       9  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Merchandise
    755       725       4       991       927       7  
Automotive
    135       139       (3 )     220       224       (2 )
Coal, Coke and Iron Ore
                                               
Coal
    410       400       3       426       401       6  
Coke and Iron Ore
    17       18       (6 )     16       15       7  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Coal, Coke and Iron Ore
    427       418       2       442       416       6  
Other
                      19       6       217  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Rail
    1,317       1,282       3       1,672       1,573       6  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Intermodal
                                               
Domestic
    267       265       1       199       192       4  
International
    322       300       7       125       121       3  
Other
                      (1 )     1       (200 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Intermodal
    589       565       4       323       314       3  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Surface Transportation
    1,906       1,847       3 %   $ 1,995     $ 1,887       6 %
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

(a) Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Surface Transportation Results, Continued

     SURFACE TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC AND REVENUE(a)

     Loads (Thousands); Revenue (Dollars in Millions)

     Six Months Ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003

                                                 
    Carloads
  Revenue
    2004
  2003
  % Change
  2004
  2003
  % Change
Merchandise
                                               
Phosphates and Fertilizers
    241       230       5 %   $ 177     $ 172       3 %
Metals
    189       175       8       244       218       12  
Forest Products
    229       230             325       311       5  
Food and Consumer
    120       120             179       173       3  
Agricultural Products
    181       180       1       258       252       2  
Chemicals
    279       270       3       520       493       5  
Emerging Markets
    246       226       9       246       230       7  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Merchandise
    1,485       1,431       4       1,949       1,849       5  
Automotive
    260       270       (4 )     422       432       (2 )
Coal, Coke and Iron Ore
                                               
Coal
    813       773       5       831       771       8  
Coke and Iron Ore
    34       30       13       33       28       18  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Coal, Coke and Iron Ore
    847       803       5       864       799       8  
Other
                      42       24       75  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Rail
    2,592       2,504       4       3,277       3,104       6  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Intermodal
                                               
Domestic
    521       512       2       391       375       4  
International
    617       579       7       242       234       3  
Other
                            7       (100 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Intermodal
    1,138       1,091       4       633       616       3  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total Surface Transportation
    3,730       3,595       4 %   $ 3,910     $ 3,720       5 %
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

(a) Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

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CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Rail

Operating Revenue

     Rail revenue increased $99 million, or 6% in the quarter ended June 25, 2004, as compared to the quarter ended June 27, 2003.

  Merchandise
 
  Merchandise showed strong growth in the second quarter with revenue up 7% on 4% volume growth. All markets showed year-over-year improvement in revenue.
 
  Phosphates and Fertilizers – Phosphates experienced second quarter year-over-year revenue strength as the Bone Valley area led the unit growth. High production levels combined with strong exports led to a Bone Valley phosphate revenue increase of $2 million favorable to 2003.
 
  Metals – Strong demand continues for steel across all areas. Metals led all merchandise units in the second quarter with 16% revenue growth on 9% volume growth.
 
  Forest Products – The strong demand for housing continues to drive growth in lumber and panel markets. Demand for packaging and printing paper is showing strength, but short lead times and low inventories do not favor rail distribution solutions.
 
  Food and Consumer – Strong housing demand has been fueling strength in the building products, roofing granules and appliance markets. Tightening truck capacity is driving increased interest in rail among food customers; however, current service levels are limiting conversions.
 
  Agricultural Products – Demand in the feed grain market continues to offset crop production declines in soybeans and related export market declines. Modal conversions in wheat have improved market share despite a flat to declining overall market. Corn sweeteners showed improved financial results in the second quarter as major contracts were renewed.
 
  Chemicals – Chemicals is experiencing strong demand across almost all commodity groups. Overall chemical volumes were up over 5% in the second quarter. Plastics led with 15% volume growth versus weak 2003 levels. Soda ash and sand were the only declining commodities, driven by plant closures and car supply issues.
 
  Emerging Markets – The majority of emerging markets show year-over-year strength, with the exception of industrial waste and machinery. Military traffic has been consistent each period and is near 2003 levels. Processed materials continue to outperform associated industries. Aggregates growth has been limited by unit train resource availability.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Rail, Continued

    Automotive
 
    Light vehicle production is flat year over year. Inventory levels remain high at 72 days for all manufacturers, 85 days for the Big 3. Several CSXT served assembly plants were down for inventory adjustments.
 
    Coal, Coke and Iron Ore
 
    Coal, coke, and iron ore experienced 6% revenue growth on 2% volume growth. This was driven by significant volume and revenue gains in export, river, lake and industrial markets. All lines of business reflect favorable year-over-year revenue per car gains.
 
    Other
 
    Other revenue for 2004 includes $16 million for FRT, a short-line railroad consolidated in 2004 pursuant to FASB Interpretation No. 46. Prior to 2004, FRT was accounted for under the equity method.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Rail, Continued

Operating Expense

  Labor and Fringe expenses increased $10 million during the second quarter of 2004 versus the prior year comparable quarter. The effects of inflation and challenged operations continue to drive labor and fringe expense increases, along with increases in pension and incentive compensation expense of $9 million and the $4 million increase resulting from the consolidation of FRT. These costs were partially offset by benefits realized from reduced staffing levels.
 
  Materials, Supplies and Other expenses increased $42 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004 versus the quarter ended June 27, 2003, primarily due to increased maintenance and crew travel costs of $17 million, property and sales taxes of $9 million due to a favorable settlement in the prior year and the consolidation of FRT of $3 million.
 
  Conrail Rents, Fees, and Services decreased $5 million during the second quarter of 2004 versus the prior year comparable quarter principally due to unfavorable casualty and other reserve adjustments recorded in 2003.
 
  Building and Equipment Rent increased $11 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004 versus the quarter ended June 27, 2003, as a result of unfavorable mix, volume and asset utilization.
 
  Inland Transportation increased $5 million during the second quarter of 2004 versus the prior year comparable quarter attributable to increased Intermodal volume on the CSX rail network.
 
  Fuel expenses increased $15 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004 versus the quarter ended June 27, 2003. Higher fuel prices, net of hedging benefits, during the second quarter were compounded by volume and efficiency issues. However, fuel expenses were favorably affected by $8 million of recoveries associated with foreign line fuel billing settlements.
 
  Restructuring Charge of $14 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004 represents the current charge for separation expenses related to the management restructuring announced in November 2003.

Operating Income

     Operating income increased $17 million to $249 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004 compared to $232 million for the quarter ended June 27, 2003, despite restructuring charges of $14 million.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Intermodal

Operating Revenue

  Domestic – Gains in truck brokerage were offset by weakness in transcontinental domestic business. The yield in the truck brokerage business is benefiting from system and process improvements. Service levels continue to be a challenge.
 
  International – Volume growth continued due to larger vessels and increased traffic levels with several key international shippers. Revenue per car decreased due primarily to mix changes involving Transcontinental traffic.

Operating Expense

     Intermodal operating expense increased $5 million or 2% compared to the prior year quarter. This increase is primarily related to volume levels, which increased 4% over the quarter ended June 27, 2003. A restructuring charge of $1 million represents the current charge for separation expenses related to the management restructuring announced in November 2003.

Operating Income

     Intermodal operating income increased $4 million or 15% compared to the prior year quarter. This is related to the volume and associated revenue increases regarding International traffic as well as continued yield improvements in the truck brokerage segment.

International Terminals Results

Operating Revenue

     Revenue decreased $16 million to $38 million for the second quarter of 2004, compared to $54 million in the second quarter of 2003, primarily due to the loss of a significant customer at its Hong Kong operations.

Operating Expense

     Expense decreased $5 million to $32 million for the second quarter of 2004, compared to $37 million in the second quarter of 2003, primarily attributable to the lower customer volume in Hong Kong.

Operating Income

     Operating income decreased $11 million for the second quarter of 2004, as compared to the second quarter of 2003.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Six months ended June 25, 2004 compared to six months ended June 27, 2003

Consolidated Results

Operating Revenue

     Consolidated operating revenue increased $38 million to $4.0 billion for the six months ended June 25, 2004, despite decreased revenue in the International Terminals segment of $24 million. Operating revenues for the six months ended June 27, 2003, included $128 million in revenue generated by CSX Lines.

Operating Income

     Operating income was $452 million for the six months ended June 25, 2004, as compared to $462 million for the prior year comparable period. Operating expenses increased $48 million to $3.5 billion for the six months ended June 25, 2004, including management restructuring charges of $74 million.

Other Income (Expense)

     Other income decreased $17 million for the six months ended June 25, 2004, as compared to the prior quarter, primarily due to a decline in income from real estate and resort operations.

Interest Expense

     Interest expense increased $9 million for the six months ended June 25, 2004, as compared to the prior year comparable period due to due to higher outstanding average debt.

Net Earnings

     Net earnings for the six months ended June 27, 2003 included a cumulative effect of an accounting change of $93 million, $57 million after tax, or 26 cents per share representing the reversal of the accrued liability for crosstie removal costs related to the adoption of SFAS 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”.

     Earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting changes were $227 million, or 69 cents per share, and $263 million, or 79 cents per share, for the six months ended June 25, 2004 and June 27, 2003, respectively. Increases in operating revenues were offset by increases in operating expenses, including management restructuring charges of $74 million, higher interest expense, and lower income from real estate and resort operations.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Consolidated Results, Continued

Divestitures

     In February 2003, CSX conveyed most of its interest in its domestic container-shipping subsidiary, CSX Lines LLC (“CSX Lines”), to a new venture formed with the Carlyle Group for approximately $300 million (gross cash proceeds of approximately $240 million, $214 million net of transaction costs, and $60 million of securities). CSX Lines was subsequently renamed Horizon Lines LLC (“Horizon”). Horizon subleased vessels and equipment from certain affiliates of CSX covering the primary financial obligations related to $300 million of leases under which CSX or one of its affiliates will remain a lessee / sublessor or guarantor. A deferred pretax gain of approximately $127 million as a result of the transaction will be recognized over the 12-year sub-lease term. The securities have a term of 7 years and a preferred return feature. During the third quarter of 2003, CSX received a $15 million payment from Horizon Lines, which included $3 million of interest, in return of a portion of its investment in Horizon.

     On July 7, 2004, Horizon completed a merger with a third party, and CSX received $59 million, which included $52 million for the purchase of its ownership interest in Horizon and a performance payment of $7 million. However, CSX or one of its affiliates will continue to remain a lessee or guarantor on certain vessels and equipment as long as the subleases remain in effect. (See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies.)

New Accounting Pronouncements and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change

     Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” was issued in 2001. This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated retirement costs. In conjunction with the group-life method of accounting for asset costs, the Company historically accrued crosstie removal costs as a component of depreciation, which is not permitted under SFAS 143. With the adoption of SFAS 143 in fiscal year 2003, CSX recorded pretax income of $93 million, $57 million after tax, or 26 cents per share, as a cumulative effect of an accounting change in the first quarter, representing the reversal of the accrued liability for crosstie removal costs. The adoption of SFAS 143 did not have a material effect on prior reporting periods, and the Company does not believe it will have a material effect on future earnings.

     SFAS 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure” was issued in December 2002. SFAS 148 amends SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to provide alternative methods of transition to Statement 123’s fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and require disclosure of the effects of an entity’s accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation. Effective beginning with fiscal year 2003, CSX voluntarily adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure – an amendment of SFAS 123.” In accordance with the prospective method of adoption permitted under SFAS 148, stock-based awards issued subsequent to fiscal year 2002 are accounted for under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation method and, accordingly, are expensed. (See Note 11, Stock Based Compensation.)

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued

Consolidated Results, Continued

New Accounting Pronouncements and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change, Continued

     In 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” which requires a variable interest entity (“VIE”) to be consolidated by a company that is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the VIE’s activities or is entitled to receive a majority of the entity’s residual returns, or both. Under the new guidance, CSX consolidated Four Rivers Transportation, Inc. (“FRT”), a shortline railroad, into its financial statements at the beginning of fiscal 2004. Previously, FRT was accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The consolidation of FRT did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments increased $360 million to $728 million at June 25, 2004, from $368 million at December 26, 2003. Primary sources of cash and cash equivalents during the six months ended June 25, 2004 include normal transportation operations supplemented by $701 million in bank and commercial paper borrowings.

     See Note 3, Debt and Credit Agreements, for discussion of the Company’s revolving credit agreements.

     As of June 25, 2004, CSX Corporation’s long-term unsecured debt obligations were rated BBB and Baa2 by Standard and Poor’s and by Moody’s Investor Service, respectively. If CSX’s long-term unsecured bond ratings were reduced to BBB- and Baa3, the Company’s undrawn borrowing costs under the $1.2 billion and $400 million revolving credit facilities would not materially increase. However, at June 25, 2004, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities. The Company’s short-term commercial paper program is rated A-3 and P-2 by Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Service, respectively. On March 30, 2004, Standard and Poor’s lowered the Company’s short-term rating to A-3 and revised the outlook from stable to negative. This increases the Company’s borrowing costs in the commercial paper market and reduces the Company’s access to these funds because of the limited demand for A-3 commercial paper. On July 6, 2004, Moody’s Investor Service reaffirmed the Company’s short and long-term unsecured debt ratings, but adjusted the outlook from stable to negative. The Company had $301 million of commercial paper borrowings outstanding at June 25, 2004 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.37%. There were no commercial paper borrowings outstanding at December 26, 2003.

Shelf Registration Statements

     CSX currently has $1.2 billion of capacity under an effective shelf registration that may be used, subject to market conditions and board authorization, to issue debt or equity securities at the Company’s discretion. The Company presently intends to use the proceeds from the sale of any securities issued under its shelf registration statement to finance cash requirements, including refinancing existing debt as it matures. While the Company seeks to give itself flexibility with respect to meeting such needs, there can be no assurance that market conditions would permit the Company to sell such securities on acceptable terms at any given time, or at all.

     Outstanding debt obligations of $300 million matured on May 3, 2004. The Company settled these obligations with cash and short-term investments on hand.

     CSX’s working capital deficit at June 25, 2004 was $219 million, compared to $307 million at December 26, 2003. A working capital deficit is not unusual for the Company and other companies in the industry and does not indicate a lack of liquidity. The Company continues to maintain adequate current assets to satisfy current liabilities and maturing obligations when they come due and has sufficient financial capacity to manage its day-to-day cash requirements and any obligations arising from legal, tax and other regulatory rulings.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES, Continued

FINANCIAL DATA

                 
    June 25,   December 26,
(Dollars in Millions)
  2004
  2003
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
  $ 728     $ 368  
Working Capital (Deficit)
  $ (219 )   $ (307 )
Current Ratio
    0.9       0.9  
Debt Ratio
    50 %     51 %
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
    1.8 X     1.5 X

FACTORS EXPECTED TO INFLUENCE 2004

     As more fully discussed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report and Form 10-K, management believes that in addition to general economic factors, including variability in fuel costs, there are certain key factors that may influence 2004 operating results. These include the Company’s ability to improve Surface Transportation operating efficiency through implementation of the ONE PLAN and other initiatives during a period of high demand for rail services; the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; and the Company’s ability to improve performance in its terminal business.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

INVESTMENT IN AND INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL

     See Background, Accounting and Financial Reporting Effects and Summary Financial Information in Note 6, Investment In and Integrated Rail Operations with Conrail.

Conrail’s Results of Operations

     Conrail reported net income of $49 million in the second quarter of 2004, compared to $39 million in the prior year second quarter. Operating revenues increased $5 million to $236 million for the quarter ended June 25, 2004, while operating expenses decreased $3 million for the same period.

     In June 2003, CSX, NS and Conrail jointly filed a petition with the STB to establish direct ownership and control by CSX’s and NS’ respective subsidiaries, CSXT and NSR, of CSX’s and NS’ portions of the Conrail system already operated by them separately and independently under various agreements. These portions of the Conrail system are currently owned by Conrail’s subsidiaries, NYC and PRR. The ownership of NYC and PRR would ultimately be transferred (“spun off”) to CSXT and NSR, respectively. Conrail would continue to own, manage and operate the Shared Assets Areas as previously approved by the STB. STB approval to proceed with the spin-off transaction and a favorable ruling from the IRS qualifying the transaction as a non-taxable distribution were received in November 2003. On July 26, 2004, CSXT launched an exchange offer pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that describes the offer to exchange new unsecured securities of subsidiaries of CSXT and NSR and cash for unsecured securities of Conrail. The exchange offer, which is subject to a number of conditions, will be the final stage in the restructuring of Conrail’s unsecured indebtedness as described in the parties’ joint petition filed with the STB.

     If all necessary conditions are satisfied, unsecured debt securities of newly formed subsidiaries of CSXT and NSR would be offered in an approximate 42%/58% ratio along with cash payments in exchange for Conrail’s unsecured debentures. The debt securities issued by its respective subsidiary would be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CSXT or NSR. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, the subsidiaries would be merged into CSXT and NSR, respectively, and the new debt securities thus would become direct unsecured obligations of CSXT or NSR. Conrail’s secured debt and lease obligations will remain obligations of Conrail and are expected to be supported by new leases and subleases which, upon completion of the proposed transaction, would be the direct lease and sublease obligations, also in an approximate 42%/58% ratio, of CSXT and NSR. CSXT will record this transaction at fair value based on the results of an independent valuation.

     CSX, NS and Conrail are working to complete all necessary steps to consummate the spin-off transaction in 2004. Upon consummation of the proposed transaction, CSX’s investment in Conrail will no longer include the amounts related to NYC and PRR. Instead the assets and liabilities of NYC will be reflected in their respective line items in CSX’s consolidated balance sheet. Conrail will continue to own, manage and operate the Shared Assets Areas.

     The preliminary results of an appraisal of the NYC properties indicate that their aggregate fair value will likely exceed CSX’s carrying amount.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

OTHER MATTERS

Critical Accounting Estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates in reporting the amounts of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Significant estimates using management judgment are made for the following areas:

1.   Casualty, legal and environmental reserves
 
2.   Pension and postretirement medical plan accounting
 
3.   Depreciation policies for its assets under the group-life method

     These estimates and assumptions are discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a regular basis. For information regarding CSX’s significant estimates using management judgment, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2003.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items:

  projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, cost-savings, expenses, or other financial items;
 
  statements of management’s plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management’s expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved;
 
  statements concerning proposed new products and services; and
 
  statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance.

     Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, and similar expressions. The Company cautions against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect its current beliefs and are based on information currently available to it as of the date the forward-looking statement is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the Company does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements.

     Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements include, among others:

  Operating factors — the Company’s success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives, the extent to which the Company is successful in gaining long-term relationships with new customers or retaining existing relationships with current customers, changes in operating conditions and costs, competition, commodity concentrations, computer viruses, changes in labor costs and labor difficulties including stoppages affecting either the Company’s operations or our customers’ ability to deliver goods to the Company for shipment, loss of essential services such as electricity, the inherent business risks associated with safety and security, and natural occurrences such as extreme weather conditions, floods and earthquakes, or other disruptions of the Company’s operations, systems, property or equipment;
 
  General economic and industry factors — material changes in domestic or international economic or business conditions, including those affecting the rail industry such as customer demand, effects of adverse economic conditions affecting shippers, adverse economic conditions in the industries and geographic areas that consume and produce freight, competition from other modes of freight transportation such as trucking, competition and consolidation within the transportation industry generally, changes in fuel prices and changes in securities and capital markets;
 
  Legal and regulatory factors — developments and changes in laws and regulations, the ultimate outcome of shipper and rate claims subject to adjudication, environmental investigations or proceedings and the outcome of other types of claims and litigation involving or affecting the Company.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS, Continued

     Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in the Company’s other SEC reports, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Company’s website at www.csx.com.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     CSX addresses market risk exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and the risk of volatility in its fuel costs through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

     The Company addresses its exposure to interest rate market risk through a controlled program of risk management that includes the use of interest rate swap agreements. As of June 25, 2004, the Company had various interest rate swap agreements on $950 million of its outstanding notes payable. In the event of a 1% increase or decrease in the LIBOR interest rate, the interest expense related to these agreements would increase or decrease approximately $10 million on an annual basis.

     During 2003, the Company began a program to hedge its exposure to fuel price volatility through swap transactions. As of June 25, 2004, CSX had hedged approximately 33%, 48%, and 20% of expected requirements for 2004, 2005, and 2006, respectively. The Company expects that by the end of 2004 the programs will result in an increase in the amount of fuel hedged to approximately 72% of 2005 annual purchases. At June 25, 2004, a 1% change in fuel prices would result in an increase or decrease in the asset related to the swaps of approximately $5 million. The Company is subject to risk relating to changes in the price of diesel fuel. As of June 25, 2004, the Company had not entered into any long-term commitments for forward fuel purchases. The Company’s rail unit average annual fuel consumption is approximately 622 million gallons. A one-cent change in the price per gallon of fuel would affect fuel expense by approximately $5 million.

     The Company is exposed to loss in the event of non-performance by any counter-party to the interest rate swap or fuel hedging agreements. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by such counter-parties, and no material loss would be expected from non-performance.

     Exclusive of derivative contracts that swap fixed rate notes to floating interest rates, at June 25, 2004 and December 26, 2003, CSX had approximately $910 million and $714 million, respectively, of floating rate debt outstanding. A 1% variance in interest rates would on average affect annual interest expense by approximately $9 million.

     While the Company’s international terminals segment does business in several foreign countries, a substantial portion of its revenue and expenses are transacted in U.S. dollars, or currencies with little fluctuation against the U.S. dollar. For this reason, CSX does not believe its foreign currency market risk is significant.

     A substantial increase in the fair market value of the Company’s stock price could negatively impact earnings per share due to the dilutive effect of stock options and convertible debt.

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ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     As of June 25, 2004, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 25, 2004. There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For information relating to CSX’s settlements and other legal proceedings, see Note 13.

ITEM 2: CHANGES IN SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS,
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

NONE.

ITEM 3: DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

NONE.

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ITEM 4: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

(a)   Annual meeting held May 5, 2004
 
(b)   Not applicable
 
(c)   There were 215,069,189 shares of CSX common stock outstanding as of March 5, 2004, the record date for the 2004 annual meeting of shareholders. A total of 189,430,357 shares were voted. All of the nominees for directors of the corporation were elected with the following vote:

                         
    Votes   Votes   Broker
Nominee
  For
  Withheld
  Non-Votes
Elizabeth E. Bailey
    158,943,669       30,486,688        
Robert L. Burrus, Jr.
    136,269,650       53,160,707        
Edward J. Kelly III
    158,152,316       31,278,041        
Robert D. Kunisch
    159,868,772       29,561,585        
Southwood J. Morcott
    160,080,918       29,349,439        
David M. Ratcliffe
    147,848,586       41,581,771        
Charles E. Rice
    159,652,560       29,777,797        
William C. Richardson
    158,765,190       30,665,167        
Frank S. Royal
    158,738,475       30,691,882        
Donald J. Shepard
    160,028,051       29,402,306        
Michael J. Ward
    160,123,102       29,307,255        

    The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors to audit and report on CSX’s financial statements for the year 2004 was ratified by the shareholders with the following vote:

                         
    Votes           Broker
Votes For
  Against
  Abstentions
  Non-Votes
182,010,197
    5,684,418       1,735,742        

    The shareholder proposal regarding executive compensation was declined with the following vote:

                         
Votes           Broker
Votes For
  Against
  Abstentions
  Non-Votes
13,172,384
    148,562,969       2,476,642       25,218,362  

    The shareholder proposal regarding poison pill provisions was approved with the following vote:

                         
    Votes           Broker
Votes For
  Against
  Abstentions
  Non-Votes
117,161,943
    44,479,234       2,568,610       25,220,570  

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    The shareholder proposal regarding executive severance agreements was approved with the following vote:

                         
    Votes           Broker
Votes For
  Against
  Abstentions
  Non-Votes
116,479,359
    43,191,089       4,537,339       25,222,570  

ITEM 5: OTHER INFORMATION

NONE.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits

     
3(ii).1*
  Amendment to Bylaws
 
   
10.1*
  Restricted Stock Agreement with Tony L. Ingram
 
   
31.1*
  Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 
   
31.2*
  Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 
   
32.1*
  Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)
 
   
32.2*
  Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b).

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

               NONE.

* Filed herewith

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SIGNATURE

     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.

         
      CSX CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
       
  By:   /s/ CAROLYN T. SIZEMORE
     
 
      Carolyn T. Sizemore
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated: July 28, 2004

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