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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarter ended June 27, 2003

 

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 1-3359

 


 

CSX TRANSPORTATION INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia   54-6000720

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

500 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida   32202
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(904) 359-3100

(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  ¨

 

REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H (1) (a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.

 



CSX TRANSPORTATION INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 27, 2003

INDEX

 

          Page
Number


PART I:    FINANCIAL INFORMATION     
Item 1:    Financial Statements     
     Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited)—Quarters and Six Months Ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002    3
     Consolidated Balance Sheets—At June 27, 2003 (Unaudited) and December 27, 2002    4
     Consolidated Cash Flow Statements (Unaudited)—Six Months Ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002    5
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    6
Item 2:    Management’s Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations    15
Item 3:    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    21
Item 4:    Disclosure Controls and Procedures    21
PART II:    OTHER INFORMATION     
Item 6:    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K    22
Signature    22

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Income Statements

 

     (Unaudited)

     Quarter Ended

    Six Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


  

June 28,

2002


   

June 27,

2003


  

June 28,

2002


OPERATING REVENUE

                            

Merchandise

   $ 927    $ 892     $ 1,849    $ 1,760

Automotive

     224      231       432      431

Coal, Coke & Iron Ore

     416      399       799      796

Other

     6      16       24      37
    

  


 

  

Total

     1,573      1,538       3,104      3,024

OPERATING EXPENSE

                            

Labor and Fringe

     617      605       1,241      1,219

Materials, Supplies and Other

     281      285       578      571

Conrail

     91      86       178      174

Related Party Service Fees

     47      68       93      147

Equipment Rent

     88      103       192      199

Depreciation

     140      131       278      261

Fuel

     136      112       294      216
    

  


 

  

Total

     1,400      1,390       2,854      2,787

Operating Income

     173      148       250      237

Other Income (Expense)

     11      (17 )     1      1

Interest Expense

     30      28       56      58
    

  


 

  

Earnings Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change

     154      103       195      180

Income Tax Expense

     61      39       86      69
    

  


 

  

Earnings Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change—Net of Tax

     93      64       109      111

Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change

     —        —         57      —  
    

  


 

  

Net Earnings

   $ 93    $ 64     $ 166    $ 111
    

  


 

  

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

(Unaudited)

June 27, 2003


   

December 27,

2002


 

ASSETS

                

Current Assets:

                

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   $ 21     $ —    

Accounts Receivable—Net

     1,040       235  

Materials and Supplies

     167       171  

Deferred Income Taxes

     113       110  

Other Current Assets

     56       18  
    


 


Total Current Assets

     1,397       534  

Properties

     17,664       17,354  

Accumulated Depreciation

     (4,812 )     (4,730 )
    


 


Properties—Net

     12,852       12,624  

Affiliates and Other Companies

     237       217  

Other Long-term Assets

     674       627  
    


 


Total Assets

   $ 15,160     $ 14,002  
    


 


LIABILITIES

                

Current Liabilities:

                

Accounts Payable

   $ 598     $ 618  

Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable

     320       319  

Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves

     171       173  

Current Maturities of Long-term Debt

     113       213  

Income and Other Taxes Payable

     97       98  

Due to Parent Company

     2,555       1,297  

Due to Affiliate

     194       200  

Other Current Liabilities

     51       132  
    


 


Total Current Liabilities

     4,099       3,050  

Deferred Income Taxes

     3,547       3,424  

Long-term Debt

     784       873  

Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves

     477       467  

Other Long-term Liabilities

     592       579  
    


 


Total Liabilities

     9,499       8,393  
    


 


SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

                

Common Stock, $20 Par Value:

                

Authorized 10,000,000 Shares;

                

Issued and Outstanding 9,061,038 Shares

     181       181  

Other Capital

     1,380       1,380  

Retained Earnings

     4,100       4,048  
    


 


Total Shareholder’s Equity

     5,661       5,609  
    


 


Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

   $ 15,160     $ 14,002  
    


 


 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Cash Flow Statements

 

    

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended


 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


   

June 28,

2002


 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Net Earnings

   $ 166     $ 111  

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash (Used) Provided:

                

Depreciation

     278       261  

Deferred Income Taxes

     82       68  

Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change—Net of Tax

     (57 )     —    

Other Operating Activities

     (37 )     8  

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

                

Accounts and Notes Receivable

     (3 )     46  

Sale of Accounts Receivable—Net

     (819 )     19  

Other Current Assets

     (35 )     (34 )

Accounts Payable

     (30 )     (66 )

Other Current Liabilities

     (71 )     (12 )
    


 


Net Cash (Used) Provided by Operating Activities

     (526 )     401  
    


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Property Additions

     (424 )     (352 )

Short-term Investments

     —         137  

Other Investing Activities

     9       (2 )
    


 


Net Cash Used by Investing Activities

     (415 )     (217 )
    


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Advances from CSX

     1,264       79  

Long-term Debt Repaid

     (189 )     (150 )

Dividends Paid

     (115 )     (100 )

Other Financing Activities

     2       2  
    


 


Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities

     962       (169 )
    


 


Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     21       15  

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

                

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

     —         27  
    


 


Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

     21       42  

Short-term Investments at End of Period

     —         83  
    


 


Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments at End of Period

   $ 21     $ 125  
    


 


 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: 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 Transportation Inc. and subsidiaries (“CSXT” or the “Company”) at June 27, 2003 and December 27, 2002, the results of its operations for the quarters and six months ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002, and its cash flows for the six months ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002, such adjustments being of a normal recurring nature. Certain prior-year data have been reclassified to conform to the 2003 presentation. CSXT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX Corporation (“CSX”).

 

The Company believes that the disclosures presented are accurate and not misleading, and suggests that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes included in CSXT’s most recent Form 10-K and 2003 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

 

CSXT follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. Fiscal years 2003 and 2002 consist of 52 weeks ending on December 26, 2003 and December 27, 2002, respectively. The financial statements presented are for the 13-week quarters ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002, the 26-week periods ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002, and as of December 27, 2002.

 

NOTE 2. 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, CSXT recorded pretax income of $93 million, $57 million after tax, 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. On an ongoing basis, depreciation expense will be reduced, while materials, supplies and other expense will be increased.

 

NOTE   3. INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL

 

Background

 

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

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 3. INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL, Continued

 

CSXT and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (“Norfolk Southern Railway”), the rail subsidiary of Norfolk Southern, 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 Asset Areas”) for the joint benefit of CSXT and Norfolk Southern Railway, for which it is compensated on the basis of usage by the respective railroads.

 

In June 2003, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Conrail jointly filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to establish direct ownership and control by CSXT and Norfolk Southern Railway of their portions of the Conrail system. Conrail would continue to own, manage and operate the Shared Assets Areas as previously approved by the STB. CSX, Norfolk Southern and Conrail also jointly filed a ruling request with the Internal Revenue Service to qualify the transaction as a non-taxable disposition. The proposed transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including, among others, STB approval and a favorable IRS ruling. If all necessary conditions are satisfied, Conrail intends to restructure its existing $800 million of unsecured public debt and $400 million of secured debt. It is currently contemplated that guaranteed debt securities of two newly formed subsidiaries of CSXT and Norfolk Southern Railway would be offered in a 42%/58% ratio in exchange for Conrail’s unsecured debentures. The debt securities would be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CSXT and Norfolk Southern Railway. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, the new debt securities would become direct unsecured obligations of CSXT and Norfolk Southern Railway. 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 of CSXT or Norfolk Southern Railway.

 

Accounting and Financial Reporting Effects

 

CSXT’s operating revenue includes revenue from traffic moving on Conrail property. Operating expenses include costs incurred to handle that traffic and operate the Conrail lines. Operating expense includes an expense category, “Conrail,” 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 Asset Areas that Conrail operates for the joint benefit of CSXT and Norfolk Southern Railway.

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 3. INTEGRATED RAIL OPERATIONS WITH CONRAIL, Continued.

 

Transactions with Conrail

 

As listed below, CSXT has amounts payable to Conrail, representing expenses incurred under the operating, equipment and shared asset area agreements.

 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


     December 27,
2002


Payable to Conrail

   $ 68      $ 69
    

    

 

The agreement under which CSXT operates its allocated portion of the Conrail route system has an initial term of 25 years and may be renewed at CSXT’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 CSXT cover varying terms. CSXT is responsible for all costs of operating, maintaining, and improving the routes and equipment under these agreements.

 

NOTE 4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

Sale of Accounts Receivable

 

As of June 27, 2003, CSXT discontinued the sale of accounts receivable, which resulted in a $898 million increase in accounts receivable and increased borrowings from CSX. 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 Corporation. CTRC transferred the accounts receivable to a master trust and caused the trust to issue two 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.

 

Outstanding accounts receivable sold under this agreement are as follows:

 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


     December 27,
2002


Accounts Receivable Sold

   $ —        $ 914
    

    

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, Continued

 

Net losses associated with the sale of receivables are as follows:

 

     Quarters Ended

     Six Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


  

June 28,

2002


    

June 27,

2003


  

June 28,

2002


Discounts on Sales of Accounts Receivable

   $ 18    $ 19      $ 36    $ 38
    

  

    

  

 

CSXT retained responsibility for servicing accounts receivables held by the master trust. The average servicing period was approximately one month. No servicing asset or liability was recorded since the fees CSXT received approximated its related costs.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

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

 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


     December 27,
2002


Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

   $ 34      $ 36
    

    

 

NOTE   5. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

Other income (expense) consists of the following:

 

     Quarters Ended

    Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


    June 28,
2002


    June 27,
2003


    June 28,
2002


 

Income from Real Estate Operations

   $ 28     $ —       $ 37     $ 43  

Discounts on Sales of Accounts Receivable

     (18 )     (19 )     (36 )     (38 )

Miscellaneous

     1       2       —         (4 )
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 11     $ (17 )   $ 1     $ 1  
    


 


 


 


Gross Revenue from Real Estate

                                

Operations Included in Other Income

   $ 36     $ 8     $ 53     $ 60  
    


 


 


 


 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 6. RELATED PARTIES

 

At June 27, 2003 and December 27, 2002, CSXT had deficit balances of $2.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, relating to its participation in the CSX cash management plan. This balance increased approximately $900 million on June 27, 2003 due to the termination of sales of accounts receivable. These deficit balances are included in Due to Parent Company in the balance sheet. Under this plan, excess cash is advanced to CSX for investment and CSX makes cash funds available to its subsidiaries as needed for use in their operations. CSXT and CSX are committed to repay all amounts due each other on demand should circumstances require. The companies are charged for borrowings or compensated for investments based on returns earned by the plan portfolio, which was 1.33% and 2.9% at June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002, respectively. Interest expense related to this plan was $12 million and $22 million for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2003, and $8 million and $17 million for the quarter and six months ended June 28, 2002.

 

Detail of Related Party Service Fees (as included in the Income Statement)

 

     Quarters Ended

       Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


    

June 28

2002


      

June 27,

2003


    

June 28

2002


 

CSX Intermodal

   $ (98 )    $ (92 )      $ (197 )    $ (178 )

CSX Management Service Fee

     60        77          120        154  

CSX Technology

     51        52          102        107  

TDSI

     13        12          27        24  

TRANSFLO

     21        19          41        40  
    


  


    


  


Total Related Party Service Fees

   $ 47      $ 68        $ 93      $ 147  
    


  


    


  


 

Related Party Service Fees consist of amounts related to:

 

  n     CSX Intermodal Inc. (“CSXI”) Reimbursements—Reimbursement from CSXI under an operating agreement for costs incurred by the Company related to intermodal operations. This reimbursement is based on an amount which approximates actual costs. The Company also collects certain revenue on behalf of CSXI under the operating agreement.

 

  n     CSX Management Service Fee—A management service fee charged by CSX as compensation for certain corporate services provided to the Company. These services include, but are not limited to, the areas of human resources, finance, administration, benefits, legal, tax, internal audit, corporate communications, risk management and strategic management services. The fee for 2003 and 2002 is calculated as a percentage of CSXT’s revenue.

 

  n     CSX Technology Inc. (“CSX Technology”) Charges—Data processing charges from CSX Technology for the development, implementation and maintenance of computer systems, software and associated documentation for the day-to-day operations of the Company. These charges are based on a mark-up of direct costs.

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 6. RELATED PARTIES, continued

 

  n     Total Distribution Services Inc. (“TDSI”) Charges—Charges from TDSI for services provided to CSXT at automobile ramps. These charges are calculated based on direct costs.

 

  n     TRANSFLO Terminal Services Inc. (“TRANSFLO”) Charges—Charges from TRANSFLO for services provided to CSXT at bulk commodity facilities. These charges are calculated based on direct costs.

 

CSX Technology, CSXI, TDSI, and TRANSFLO are wholly-owned subsidiaries of CSX.

 

Detail of Due to Affiliate (as included in the Balance Sheet)

 

(Dollars in Millions)


  

June 27,

2003


     December 27,
2002


CSXI

   $ 28      $ 25

CSX Technology

     38        41

TDSI

     4        5

TRANSFLO

     9        8

CTRC

     —          6

CSX Insurance

     115        115
    

    

Total Due to Affiliate

   $ 194      $ 200
    

    

 

CSXT and CSX Insurance Company (“CSX Insurance”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX, have entered into a loan agreement whereby CSXT may borrow up to $125 million from CSX Insurance. The loan is payable in full on demand. At June 27, 2003 and December 27, 2002, $115 million was outstanding under the agreement. Interest on the loan is payable monthly at 0.45% over the LIBOR rate, which was 1.12% and 1.84% at June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002, respectively.

 

CSXT and SL Service Inc. (“SL Service”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX, previously entered into certain sale-leaseback arrangements. Under these arrangements, SL Service sold equipment to a third party and CSXT leased the equipment and assigned the lease to SL Service. SL Service currently contemplates terminating its interest in the arrangements and assigning them to CSX Equipment Leasing, LLC (“CSXE”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX. CSXE will become obligated for all lease payments and other associated equipment expenses. In the event of a default on obligations, CSXT would assume these asset lease rights and obligations of approximately $24 million at June 27, 2003. SL Service previously subleased some of the equipment subject to these sale-leaseback transactions toMaersk as part of Maersk’s purchase of the CSX international liner business. In connection with the assignment of the sale-leaseback arrangements from SL Service to CSXE, CSXE will assume all of SL Service’s interests and obligations under the subleases to Maersk. The remainder of the equipment was subleased from CSXE to Horizon Lines LLC (formerly CSX Lines) as part of its ongoing domestic shipping business. CSXT believes that Maersk and Horizon Lines will fulfill their contractual commitments with respect to such leases and that CSXT will have no further liability for those obligations.

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. CASUALTY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER RESERVES

 

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

 

     June 27, 2003

     December 27, 2002

(Dollars in Millions)


   Current

     Long-term

     Total

     Current

     Long-term

     Total

Casualty and Other

   $ 141      $ 269      $ 410      $ 143      $ 252      $ 395

Separation

     15        188        203        15        195        210

Environmental

     15        20        35        15        20        35
    

    

    

    

    

    

Total

   $ 171      $ 477      $ 648      $ 173      $ 467      $ 640
    

    

    

    

    

    

 

Casualty Reserves

 

Casualty reserves represent accruals for the uninsured portion of personal injury, occupational injury (asbestos, carpal tunnel, etc.) and accident claims. These reserves are recorded upon the first reporting of an incident, and estimates are updated as information develops. The amount of liability accrued is based on the type and severity of claim, and an estimate of future claims development based on current trends and historical data. The Company believes it has recorded liabilities in sufficient amounts to cover all identified claims and estimates of incurred but not reported personal injury and accident claims. Unreported occupational injuries are not subject to reasonable estimation, thus no provision is made for incurred, but not reported occupational injuries.

 

Environmental Reserves

 

CSXT is a party to various proceedings involving private parties and regulatory agencies related to environmental issues. CSXT has been identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) at approximately 98 environmentally impaired sites that 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. Such proceedings arising under Superfund or similar state statutes can involve numerous other waste generators and disposal companies and seek to allocate or recover costs associated with site investigation and cleanup, which could be substantial.

 

CSXT is involved in administrative and judicial proceedings, and other clean-up efforts at approximately 209 sites, which include the 98 Superfund sites noted above, where it is participating in the study or clean-up of alleged environmental contamination. At least once each quarter, CSXT reviews its role with respect to each such location, giving consideration to a number of factors, including 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 PRPs at the location.

 

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. CASUALTY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER RESERVES, Continued

 

Based on the review process, CSXT has recorded reserves to cover estimated future environmental costs with respect to such sites. 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 27, 2003 environmental liability is expected to be paid out over the next seven years, funded by cash generated from operations.

 

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 accomplish remedial actions to comply with present laws and regulations, and that the ultimate liability for these matters will not materially affect its overall results of operations and financial condition.

 

NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Purchase Commitments

 

The Company has a commitment under a long-term maintenance program for approximately 40% of its fleet of locomotives. The agreement expires in 2026 and approximates $2.7 billion. The long-term maintenance program assures CSXT access to efficient, high-quality locomotive maintenance services at fixed price levels through the term of the program. Under the program, CSX paid $33 million and $66 million in the quarter and six month periods ended June 27, 2003, respectively. In the quarter and six month periods ended June 28, 2002, $31 million and $62 million, respectively was paid.

 

Long-term Operating Agreements

 

In addition to its contractual arrangement to operate specified portions of Conrail’s rail system, CSXT has various long-term railroad operating agreements that allow for exclusive operating rights over various railroad lines. Under these agreements, CSXT is obligated to pay usage fees of approximately $10 million annually. The terms of these agreements range from 30 to 40 years.

 

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ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, Continued

 

Self-Insurance

 

The Company obtains substantial amounts of commercial insurance for potential losses for third-party liability and property damages. Reasonable levels of risk ($35 million for property and $25 million for liability per occurrence) are retained on a self-insurance basis. Using a combination of third party and self-insurance allows the Company to realize savings on insurance premium costs and preserves flexibility in achieving the best insurance solutions for various categories of risks.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

A number of legal actions are pending against CSXT in which claims are made in substantial amounts. While the ultimate results of these legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not currently expect that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on CSXT’s consolidated balance sheet, income statement or cash flows. 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 quarter received.

 

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

CSXT follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. Fiscal years 2003 and 2002 consist of 52 weeks ending on December 26, 2003 and December 27, 2002, respectively. The financial statements presented are for the 13-week quarters and six months ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002,, and as of December 27, 2002.

 

Operating Revenue

 

The following tables provide carload and revenue data by service group and commodity for the quarters ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002:

 

Quarters ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002

 

    

Carloads

(Thousands)


   

Revenue

(Dollars in Millions)


 
     2003

   2002

   % Change

    2003

   2002

   % Change

 

Merchandise

                                    

Phosphates and Fertilizer

   113    119    (5 )%   $ 85    $ 83    2 %

Metals

   87    80    9       108      100    8  

Forest and Industrial Products

   153    152    1       207      197    5  

Agricultural and Food

   113    110    3       165      159    4  

Chemicals

   134    140    (4 )     244      246    (1 )

Emerging Markets

   125    115    9       118      107    10  
    
  
  

 

  

  

Total Merchandise

   725    716    1       927      892    4  

Automotive

   139    148    (6 )     224      231    (3 )

Coal, Coke & Iron Ore

                                    

Coal

   400    391    2       401      380    6  

Coke and Iron Ore

   18    18    —         15      19    (21 )
    
  
  

 

  

  

Total Coal, Coke & Iron Ore

   418    409    2       416      399    4  

Other

   —      —      —         6      16    (63 )
    
  
  

 

  

  

Total

   1,282    1,273    1 %   $ 1,573    $ 1,538    2 %
    
  
  

 

  

  

 

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Six Months ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002

 

    

Carloads

(Thousands)


   

Revenue

(Dollars in Millions)


 
     2003

   2002

   % Change

    2003

   2002

   % Change

 

Merchandise

                                    

Phosphates and Fertilizer

   230    238    (3 )%   $ 172    $ 172    —   %

Metals

   175    157    11       218      198    10  

Forest and Industrial Products

   301    296    2       402      386    4  

Agricultural and Food

   227    225    1       332      325    2  

Chemicals

   272    275    (1 )     495      484    2  

Emerging Markets

   226    208    9       230      195    18  
    
  
  

 

  

  

Total Merchandise

   1,431    1,399    2       1,849      1,760    5  

Automotive

   270    277    (3 )     432      431       

Coal, Coke & Iron Ore

                                    

Coal

   773    784    (1 )     771      761    1  

Coke and Iron Ore

   30    30    —         28      35    (20 )
    
  
  

 

  

  

Total Coal, Coke & Iron Ore

   803    814    (1 )     799      796    —    

Other

   —      —      —         24      37    (35 )
    
  
  

 

  

  

Total

   2,504    2,490    1 %   $ 3,104    $ 3,024    3 %
    
  
  

 

  

  

 

Quarter ended June 27, 2003 Compared to June 28, 2002

 

Operating Revenue

 

Revenue increased $35 million, or 2% in the quarter ended June 27, 2003, as compared to the quarter ended June 28, 2002.

 

Merchandise

 

Merchandise revenue in the second quarter of 2003 was up 4% on 1% volume growth as compared to the 2002 quarter. All markets realized increased revenue except chemicals, which was negatively impacted by high oil and natural gas prices and weak demand. Emerging markets showed the greatest improvement due to continued growth in waste and military shipments. Modal conversions contributed to revenue increases in metals and forest and industrial products.

 

Automotive

 

Automotive revenue decreased $7 million or 3%. Vehicle production declined 9% versus 2002. Haul extensions on existing business, and new business activities partially mitigated the impact of reduced vehicle production.

 

Coal, Coke and Iron Ore

 

Coal, coke and iron ore revenue increased 4% quarter-over-quarter on 2% volume growth. Strong utility demand and modal conversion initiatives drove performance. Favorable yield was due to improved mix and continued pricing success.

 

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Operating Expense

 

    Labor and Fringe expenses were up $12 million in the second quarter of 2003, as compared to the prior year quarter. The effects of inflation continue to drive labor and fringe expense increases, while greater labor needs associated with diminished network fluidity and volume increased expenses. Costs related to variable deferred compensation plans tied to market performance also contributed to the quarter-over-quarter increase.

 

    Materials, Supplies and Other decreased $4 million period-over-period primarily due to a favorable resolution of property tax litigation in the state of New York. A negative contract settlement that occurred last year also contributed to the decrease.

 

    Conrail expenses increased $5 million in the second quarter as compared to the prior year period due primarily to less favorable claims experience on personal injury and occupational reserves and increased usage charges on the Shared Asset Areas.

 

    Related party service fees decreased $21 million to $47 million in the second quarter of 2003 due to a change in the management service fee charged by CSX and higher fees received from CSXI.

 

    Equipment Rent decreased $15 million quarter-over-quarter because of favorable mix and due to renegotiated carhire rates, which more than offset unfavorable utilization due to the network fluidity decline.

 

    Depreciation expense increased $9 million in the second quarter, as compared to the same period of 2002. The increase is primarily due to property additions, but was also negatively impacted by higher depreciation rates resulting from an asset life study. These increases were somewhat offset by a decrease in the depreciation of crossties due to the adoption of SFAS 143 in the first quarter of 2003.

 

    Fuel expense increased $24 million quarter-over-quarter. Fuel prices increased expense by $23 million, but the net impact on operating income was $12 million, as $11 million in fuel surcharges were billed to customers.

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income increased $25 million, or 17% quarter-over-quarter to $173 million in the second quarter of 2003, compared to $148 million in 2002.

 

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Six Months ended June 27, 2003 Compared to June 28, 2002

 

Operating Revenue

 

Operating revenue increased $80 million for the six months ended June 27, 2003, as compared to the 2002 period. The increase results from increased revenue in the merchandise group, where all units showed period-over-period revenue improvement except phosphates and fertilizers which remained flat.

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income for the six months ended June 27, 2003 was up $13 million to $250 million, compared to $237 million for the same period of the prior year. This increase is a result of increased revenues and a decrease in net related party service fees.

 

Other Income

 

Other income remained relatively flat at $1 million for the six months ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense decreased $2 million to $56 million period-over-period due to lower borrowing rates on the CSX Cash Management Plan.

 

Net Earnings

 

Net earnings was $166 million for the six months ended June 27, 2003, compared to $111 million for the prior year period. The six months ended 2003 included a cumulative effect of accounting change benefit of $57 million.

 

Earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting change were $109 million and $111 million for the six months ended June 27, 2003 and June 28, 2002, respectively.

 

Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change

 

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, 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. On an ongoing basis, depreciation expense will be reduced, while labor and fringe and materials, supplies and other expense will be increased.

 

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FACTORS EXPECTED TO INFLUENCE 2003

 

Fuel expenses fluctuate and are a significant cost of CSXT’s operations. Fuel prices can vary significantly from period to period and impact future results. Although the Company is in the implementation stage of a fuel price hedging program, it will remain subject to fuel price fluctuation over the remainder of 2003. Economic factors also influence results and it is still uncertain whether significant improvements in the industrial sector will come in the second half of 2003. The Company underwent staffing reductions that were announced in mid-July. Amounts to be expensed relating to this involuntary program will be approximately $8 million in the third quarter of 2003.

 

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. For information regarding CSXT’s significant estimates using management judgement, see the December 27, 2002 CSXT 10-K. As of June 27, 2003, there have been no significant changes to these estimates.

 

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

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. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and 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: (i) the Company’s success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives, (ii) changes in domestic or international economic or business conditions, including those affecting the rail industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; and (iv) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the Company. 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.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company is subject to risk relating to changes in the price of diesel fuel. At June 27, 2003, the Company had not entered into any commitments for forward fuel purchases. The Company’s average annual fuel consumption is approximately 570 million gallons. A one-cent change in the price per gallon of fuel would impact annual fuel expense by approximately $6 million.

 

ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of July 27, 2003, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of July 27, 2003. There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a)   Exhibits

 

31.1 *    Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 *    Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 *    Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 *    Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(b)   Reports on Form 8-K

 

None

 

* Filed herewith

 

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 TRANSPORTATION INC.

(Registrant)

By:

 

/s/    CAROLYN T. SIZEMORE         


   

Carolyn T. Sizemore

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Dated: July 30, 2003

 

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