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
(Registrants 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 SheetsAt 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: | Managements 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 |
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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 |
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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 ChangeNet 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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ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions) |
(Unaudited) June 27, 2003 |
December 27, 2002 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$ | 21 | $ | | ||||
Accounts ReceivableNet |
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 | ) | ||||
PropertiesNet |
12,852 | 12,624 | ||||||
Affiliates and Other Companies |
237 | 217 | ||||||
Other Long-term Assets |
674 | 627 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 15,160 | $ | 14,002 | ||||
LIABILITIES |
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Current Liabilities: |
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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 | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common Stock, $20 Par Value: |
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Authorized 10,000,000 Shares; |
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Issued and Outstanding 9,061,038 Shares |
181 | 181 | ||||||
Other Capital |
1,380 | 1,380 | ||||||
Retained Earnings |
4,100 | 4,048 | ||||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
5,661 | 5,609 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
$ | 15,160 | $ | 14,002 | ||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
(Unaudited) Six Months Ended |
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(Dollars in Millions) |
June 27, 2003 |
June 28, 2002 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net Earnings |
$ | 166 | $ | 111 | ||||
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash (Used) Provided: |
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Depreciation |
278 | 261 | ||||||
Deferred Income Taxes |
82 | 68 | ||||||
Cumulative Effect of Accounting ChangeNet of Tax |
(57 | ) | | |||||
Other Operating Activities |
(37 | ) | 8 | |||||
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: |
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Accounts and Notes Receivable |
(3 | ) | 46 | |||||
Sale of Accounts ReceivableNet |
(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 |
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Property Additions |
(424 | ) | (352 | ) | ||||
Short-term Investments |
| 137 | ||||||
Other Investing Activities |
9 | (2 | ) | |||||
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities |
(415 | ) | (217 | ) | ||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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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 |
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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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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 CSXTs 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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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 Conrails 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. Conrails 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
CSXTs 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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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 CSXTs 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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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 |
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(Dollars in Millions) |
June 27, 2003 |
June 28, 2002 |
June 27, 2003 |
June 28, 2002 |
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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 |
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Operations Included in Other Income |
$ | 36 | $ | 8 | $ | 53 | $ | 60 | ||||||||
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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 |
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(Dollars in Millions) |
June 27, 2003 |
June 28 2002 |
June 27, 2003 |
June 28 2002 |
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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) ReimbursementsReimbursement 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 FeeA 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 CSXTs revenue. |
n | CSX Technology Inc. (CSX Technology) ChargesData 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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ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTE 6. RELATED PARTIES, continued
n | Total Distribution Services Inc. (TDSI) ChargesCharges from TDSI for services provided to CSXT at automobile ramps. These charges are calculated based on direct costs. |
n | TRANSFLO Terminal Services Inc. (TRANSFLO) ChargesCharges 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 Maersks 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 Services 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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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 CSXTs alleged connection to the location (e.g., generator of waste sent to the site, or owner or operator of the site), the extent of CSXTs 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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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 CSXTs estimate of unasserted claims, which CSXT believes to be immaterial. The liability includes future costs for all sites where the Companys 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 Conrails 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 CSXTs 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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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) |
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2003 |
2002 |
% Change |
2003 |
2002 |
% Change |
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Merchandise |
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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 |
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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) |
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2003 |
2002 |
% Change |
2003 |
2002 |
% Change |
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Merchandise |
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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 |
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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 CSXTs 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 CSXTs 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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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 managements plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and managements 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 Companys 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 Companys other SEC reports, accessible on the SECs website at www.sec.gov and the Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of July 27, 2003. There were no significant changes in the Companys internal controls during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys 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
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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