CENTRAL & SOUTH WEST CORP
35-CERT, 1999-02-26
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                           UNITED STATES

                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                      Washington, D.C. 20549





Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935
File No. 70-9073
Report For Period: October 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998



In the Matter of:
CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, et al.




This report is filed under Rule 24 of the Public Utility  Holding Company Act of
1935 by Central Power and Light Company (CPL), a subsidiary of Central and South
West  Corporation  (CSW),  pursuant  to an order  issued by the  Securities  and
Exchange  Commission dated October 21, 1998 (HCAR  35-26931).  The Better Choice
Home Mortgage Program ("Better Choices Program") is a mortgage incentive program
designed to promote  efficient energy use and  environmental  conservation.  The
matter  requires  that  CPL  file  quarterly  reports  providing  the  following
information with respect to the Better Choices Program provided to nonaffiliates
by CPL, Public Service Company of Oklahoma  (PSO),  Southwestern  Electric Power
Company  (SWEPCO)  and  West  Texas  Utilities  Company  (WTU),   (collectively,
"Operating  Companies")  and Central and South West  Services  (Services):  1) a
balance sheet as of the relevant  quarterly  reporting date, 2) income statement
for the preceding twelve months,  and 3) the name of each Company  providing the
marketing  services   authorized  by  this  order,  the  total  number  of  Home
Certifications  made during the relevant  period.  This report covers the period
from October 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.



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The  requested  information  for the  reporting  period  October 1, 1998 through
December 31, 1998, is as follows:


1)     Copies of the  operating  companies  and Services  balance  sheet for the
       reporting period ended December 31, 1998 are attached as Exhibit 1.


2)     Copies of the operating  companies and Services income  statement for the
       twelve months ended December 31, 1998 are attached as Exhibit 2.


3)     A)  The name of each Company providing the marketing
       services authorized by this order during for the period
       ending December 31, 1998 are:   None

       B)  The total number of Home Certifications made during the
       period ending December 31, 1998 are:   None.







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                         S I G N A T U R E


As requested by order of this Commission  pursuant to the Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 1935, Central Power and Light Company has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf on this 26th day of February 1999.

                                        Central Power and
                                        Light Company, et al.

                                        /s/ R. Russell Davis
                                        R. Russell Davis

                                        Controller and Chief
                                        Accounting Officer


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                         INDEX TO EXHIBITS






Exhibit
Number                         Exhibit
- -------                        -------

1            Balance sheets for the reporting period ended
             December 31, 1998, as required for:
             a)    Central Power and Light (CPL)
             b)    Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
             c)    Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
             d)    West Texas Utilities Company (WTU)
             e)    Central and South West Services, Inc. (Services)


2            Income statements for the reporting period ended
             December 31, 1998, as required for:
             a) Central Power and Light (CPL)
             b) Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
             c) Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
             d) West Texas Utilities Company (WTU)
             e) Central and South West Services, Inc. (Services)




                                                                   Exhibit 1 (a)
Consolidated Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                             Page 1 of 2
Central Power and Light Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                              ------------------
                                                                  (thousands)
ASSETS
Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                      $ 3,146,269
    Transmission                                                        527,146
    Distribution                                                      1,090,175
    General                                                             298,352
    Construction work in progress                                        67,300
    Nuclear fuel                                                        206,949
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      5,336,191
  Less - accumulated depreciation                                     2,072,686
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      3,263,505
                                                              ------------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  5,195
    Accounts receivable                                                  51,056
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              59,814
    Fuel inventory                                                       20,340
    Deferred income taxes - current                                         713
    Prepayments                                                           2,952
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        140,070
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
    Deferred STP costs                                                  482,447
    Mirror CWIP asset                                                   256,702
    Income tax related regulatory assets, net                           360,482
    Nuclear decommissioning trust                                        65,972
    Other                                                                88,067
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,253,670
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 4,657,245
                                                              ==================

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                                                                   Exhibit 1 (a)
Consolidated Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                             Page 2 of 2
Central Power and Light Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                              ------------------
                                                                  (thousands)

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES                                    
Capitalization
    Common stock:  $25 par value
        Authorized shares:  12,000,000
        Issued and outstanding shares:  6,755,535                     $ 168,888
    Paid-in capital                                                     405,000
    Retained earnings                                                   739,031
                                                              ------------------
       Total Common Stock Equity                                      1,312,919
                                                              ------------------

    Preferred stock                                                     163,204
    CPL-obligated, mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
        subsidiary trust holding solely Junior Subordinated
        Debentures of CPL                                               150,000
    Long-term debt                                                    1,146,762
                                                              ------------------
       Total Capitalization                                           2,772,885
                                                              ------------------

Current Liabilities
    Long-term debt due within twelve months                             125,000
    Advances from affiliates                                            160,298
    Accounts payable                                                    125,329
    Accrued taxes                                                        46,855
    Accrued interest                                                     27,036
    Over-recovered fuel costs                                             9,135
    Other                                                                18,819
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        512,472
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                 1,221,561
    Investment tax credits                                              138,513
    Other                                                                11,814
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,371,888
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 4,657,245
                                                              ==================

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                                                                   Exhibit 1 (b)
Consolidated Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                             Page 1 of 2
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                              ------------------
                                                                     (thousands)
ASSETS
Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                        $ 913,083
    Transmission                                                        378,719
    Distribution                                                        855,277
    General                                                             211,124
    Construction work in progress                                        33,519
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                      2,391,722
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                     1,082,081
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                      1,309,641
                                                                 ---------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  4,670
    Accounts receivable                                                  32,916
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              33,006
    Fuel inventory, at LIFO cost                                         16,441
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                    11,789
    Prepayments and other                                                 2,881
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                        101,703
                                                                 ---------------

Deferred Charges and Other Assets                                        55,441
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                    $ 1,466,785
                                                                 ===============

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                                                                   Exhibit 1 (b)
Consolidated Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                             Page 2 of 2
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                              ------------------
                                                                  (thousands)

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
    Common stock:   $15 par value
        Authorized shares:   11,000,000 shares
        Issued 10,482,000 shares and outstanding 9,013,000 shares      $157,230
    Paid-in capital                                                     180,000
    Retained earnings                                                   144,626
                                                                 ---------------
       Total Common Stock Equity                                        481,856
                                                                 ---------------

    Preferred stock                                                       5,287
    PSO-obligated, mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
         subsidiary trust holding solely Junior Subordinated
         Debentures of PSO                                               75,000
    Long-term debt                                                      368,121
                                                                 ---------------
       Total Capitalization                                             930,264
                                                                 ---------------

Current Liabilities
    Advances from affiliates                                             15,892
    Payables to affiliates                                               33,489
    Accounts payable                                                     52,888
    Payables to customers                                                32,608
    Accrued taxes                                                        23,095
    Accrued interest                                                      7,606
    Other                                                                 6,599
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                        172,177
                                                                 ---------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                   277,181
    Investment tax credits                                               39,365
    Income tax related regulatory liabilities, net                       35,818
    Other                                                                11,980
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                        364,344
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                    $ 1,466,785
                                                                 ===============

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                                                                   Exhibit 1 (c)
Consolidated Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                             Page 1 of 2
Southwestern Electric Power Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                              ------------------
                                                                  (thousands)
ASSETS

  Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                      $ 1,397,924
    Transmission                                                        474,035
    Distribution                                                        916,293
    General                                                             321,136
    Construction work in progress                                        48,523
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      3,157,911
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                     1,317,057
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,840,854
                                                              ------------------
Current Assets
    Cash and temporary cash investments                                   4,444
    Accounts receivable                                                  40,430
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              25,135
    Fuel inventory                                                       40,238
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                     4,869
    Prepayments and other                                                16,651
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        131,767
                                                              ------------------

Deferred Charges and Other Assets                                        76,899
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 2,049,520
                                                              ==================

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                                                                   Exhibit 1 (c)
Consolidated Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                             Page 2 of 2
Southwestern Electric Power Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                              ------------------
                                                                  (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
    Common stock:   $18 par value
        Authorized:   7,600,000 shares
        Issued and outstanding: 7,536,640 shares                      $ 135,660
    Paid-in capital                                                     245,000
    Retained earnings                                                   300,592
                                                              ------------------
        Total Common Stock Equity                                       681,252
                                                              ------------------
    Preferred stock
        Not subject to mandatory redemption                               4,707
        Subject to mandatory redemption                       ------------------
                                                                          4,707
    SWEPCO-obligated, mandatorily redeemable preferred securities
         of subsidiary trust holding solely Junior Subordinated
         Debentures of SWEPCO                                           110,000
    Long-term debt                                                      506,939
                                                              ------------------
        Total Capitalization                                          1,302,898
                                                              ------------------


Current Liabilities
    Long-term debt and preferred stock due within twelve months          43,932
    Advances from affiliates                                             40,705
    Accounts payable                                                     73,507
    Payables to affiliates                                               37,795
    Customer deposits                                                    13,316
    Accrued taxes                                                        23,189
    Accrued interest                                                     14,275
    Over-recovered fuel costs                                             5,378
    Other                                                                12,538
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        264,635
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                   398,664
    Investment tax credits                                               62,213
    Income tax related regulatory liabilities, net                        4,931
    Other                                                                16,179
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        481,987
                                                              ------------------

                                                                    $ 2,049,520
                                                              ==================

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                                                                   Exhibit 1 (d)
Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                                          Page 1 of 2
West Texas Utilities Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                               -----------------
                                                                   (thousands)
ASSETS

  Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                        $ 429,896
    Transmission                                                        213,630
    Distribution                                                        382,373
    General                                                             108,878
    Construction work in progress                                        11,805
                                                               -----------------
                                                                      1,146,582
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                       473,503
                                                               -----------------
                                                                        673,079
                                                               -----------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  2,093
    Accounts receivable                                                  31,689
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              14,191
    Fuel inventory                                                       13,186
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                       366
    Under-recovered fuel costs                                            3,980
    Prepayments and other                                                 5,988
                                                               -----------------
                                                                         71,493
                                                               -----------------
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
    Deferred Oklaunion costs                                             14,910
    Restructuring costs                                                   7,079
    Other                                                                31,943
                                                               -----------------
                                                                         53,932
                                                               -----------------

                                                                      $ 798,504
                                                               =================

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                                                                   Exhibit 1 (d)
Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                                          Page 2 of 2
West Texas Utilities Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                               -----------------
                                                                   (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
    Common stock:   $25 par value
        Authorized:  7,800,000 shares
        Issued and outstanding: 5,488,560 shares                      $ 137,214
    Paid-in capital                                                       2,236
    Retained earnings                                                   117,189
                                                               -----------------
        Total Common Stock Equity                                       256,639
                                                               -----------------

    Preferred stock                                                       2,483
    Long-term debt                                                      282,210
                                                               -----------------
        Total Capitalization                                            541,332
                                                               -----------------

Current Liabilities
    Advances from affiliates                                              4,573
    Payables to affiliates                                               19,917
    Accounts payable                                                     31,473
    Accrued taxes                                                        10,031
    Accrued interest                                                      4,125
    Other                                                                 3,797
                                                               -----------------
                                                                         73,916
                                                               -----------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                   140,731
    Investment tax credits                                               26,597
    Income tax related regulatory liabilities, net                       12,088
    Other                                                                 3,840
                                                               -----------------
                                                                        183,256
                                                               -----------------

                                                                      $ 798,504
                                                               =================

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Central and South West Services                                    Exhibit 1 (e)
Balance Sheets  (unaudited)                                          Page 1 of 1

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                     1998
                                                           ---------------------
                                                                 (thousands)
ASSETS
Electric Utility Plant
    General                                                           $ 124,070
  Less - accumulated depreciation                                        39,626
                                                           ---------------------
                                                                         84,444
                                                           ---------------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  1,503
    Accounts receivable                                                  39,946
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                                  24
    Prepayments                                                              94
                                                           ---------------------
                                                                         41,567
                                                           ---------------------

Deferred Charges and Other Assets                                        21,255
                                                           ---------------------
                                                                      $ 147,266
                                                           =====================



CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES                               
Capitalization
    Common stock:  $25 par value
        Authorized shares:  12,000,000
        Issued and outstanding shares:  6,755,535                         $ 100
                                                           ---------------------
       Total Common Stock Equity                                            100
                                                           ---------------------

       Total Capitalization                                                 100
                                                           ---------------------

Current Liabilities
    MoneycPoolrPayableliates                                             97,103
    Advances from affiliates                                              2,643
    Accounts payable                                                     21,775
    Accrued taxes                                                         1,221
    Accrued interest                                                        451
    Other                                                                 2,101
                                                           ---------------------
                                                                        125,294
                                                           ---------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                    12,682
    Other                                                                 9,190
                                                           ---------------------
                                                                         21,872
                                                           ---------------------
                                                                      $ 147,266
                                                           =====================


                                                                   Exhibit 2 (a)
Consolidated Statements of Income  (unaudited)                       Page 1 of 1
Central Power and Light Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Twelve Months Ended
                                                             December 31, 1998
                                                           -------------------
                                                                 (thousands)
Electric Operating Revenues
    Residential                                                     $ 527,081
    Commercial                                                        377,492
    Industrial                                                        309,543
    Sales for resale                                                   66,680
    Other                                                             125,321
                                                              ----------------
                                                                    1,406,117
                                                              ----------------
Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                              385,944
    Purchased power                                                    40,062
    Other operating                                                   260,843
    Maintenance                                                        63,779
    Depreciation and amortization                                     184,805
    Taxes, other than income                                           70,927
    Income taxes                                                      116,831
                                                              ----------------
                                                                    1,123,191
                                                              ----------------

Operating Income                                                      282,926
                                                              ----------------

Other Income and Deductions
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction                    51
    Other                                                              (1,495)
    Non-operating income taxes                                          2,204
                                                              ----------------
                                                                          760
                                                              ----------------

Income Before Interest Charges                                        283,686
                                                              ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                         93,301
    Distributions on Trust Preferred Securities                        12,000
    Interest on short-term debt and other                              19,506
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction              (2,771)
                                                              ----------------
                                                                      122,036
                                                              ----------------

Net Income                                                            161,650
    Less:  Preferred stock dividends                                    6,901
                                                              ----------------
Net Income for Common Stock                                         $ 154,749
                                                              ================

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                                                                   Exhibit 2 (b)
Consolidated Statements of Income  (unaudited)                       Page 1 of 1
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Twelve Months Ended
                                                            December 31, 1998
                                                           -------------------
                                                                (thousands)
  Electric Operating Revenues
    Residential                                                      $329,058
    Commercial                                                        236,258
    Industrial                                                        162,773
    Sales for resale                                                   27,413
    Other                                                              24,657
                                                              ----------------
                                                                      780,159
                                                              ----------------
Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                              309,969
    Purchased power                                                    57,222
    Other operating                                                   109,393
    Maintenance                                                        36,981
    Depreciation and amortization                                      72,671
    Taxes, other than income                                           29,816
    Income taxes                                                       49,099
                                                              ----------------
                                                                      665,151
                                                              ----------------
Operating Income                                                      115,008
                                                              ----------------

Other Income and Deductions
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction                   860
    Other                                                              (1,044)
    Non-operating income taxes                                             93
                                                              ----------------
                                                                          (91)
                                                              ----------------
Income Before Interest Charges                                        114,917
                                                              ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                         29,136
    Interest on short-term debt and other                               4,107
    Distributions on Trust Preferred Securities                         6,000
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction              (1,169)
                                                              ----------------
                                                                       38,074
                                                              ----------------

Net Income                                                             76,843
  Less:  Preferred stock dividends                                        213
                                                              ----------------

Net Income for Common Stock                                          $ 76,630
                                                              ================

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                                                                   Exhibit 2 (c)
Consolidated Statements of Income  (unaudited)                       Page 1 of 1
Southwestern Electric Power Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Twelve Months Ended
                                                            December 31, 1998
                                                           -------------------
                                                                (thousands)
Electric Operating Revenues
    Residential                                                     $ 314,600
    Commercial                                                        197,737
    Industrial                                                        253,458
    Sales for resale                                                  139,869
    Other                                                              47,288
                                                              ----------------
                                                                      952,952
                                                              ----------------
Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                              371,414
    Purchased power                                                    35,483
    Other operating                                                   140,460
    Maintenance                                                        51,219
    Depreciation and amortization                                      98,479
    Taxes, other than income                                           57,128
    Income taxes                                                       47,982
                                                              ----------------
                                                                      802,165
                                                              ----------------

Operating Income                                                      150,787
                                                              ----------------

Other Income and Deductions
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction                 1,336
    Other                                                                (753)
    Non-operating income taxes                                          1,868
                                                              ----------------
                                                                        2,451
                                                              ----------------

Income Before Interest Charges                                        153,238
                                                              ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                         39,233
    Distributions on Trust Preferred Securities                         8,662
    Interest on short-term debt and other                               8,591
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction              (1,351)
                                                              ----------------
                                                                       55,135
                                                              ----------------

Net Income                                                             98,103
    Less: Preferred stock dividends                                       705
    Gain/(Loss) on reacquired preferred stock                            (856)
                                                              ----------------
Net Income for Common Stock                                          $ 96,542
                                                              ================
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                                                                   Exhibit 2 (d)
Statements of Income  (unaudited)                                    Page 1 of 1
West Texas Utilities Company
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Twelve Months Ended
                                                            December 31, 1998
                                                           -------------------
                                                                (thousands)
Electric Operating Revenues
    Residential                                                     $ 134,204
    Commercial                                                         76,155
    Industrial                                                         51,715
    Sales for resale                                                   97,560
    Other                                                              65,319
                                                              ----------------
                                                                      424,953
                                                              ----------------
Operating Expenses and Taxes  
    Fuel                                                              122,836
    Purchased power                                                    48,131
    Other operating                                                    89,924
    Maintenance                                                        16,666
    Depreciation and amortization                                      42,750
    Taxes, other than income                                           24,638
    Income taxes                                                       20,642
                                                              ----------------
                                                                      365,587
                                                              ----------------
Operating Income                                                       59,366
                                                              ----------------

Other Income and Deductions
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction                   678
    Other                                                               1,580
    Non-operating income taxes                                            454
                                                              ----------------
                                                                        2,712
                                                              ----------------
Income Before Interest Charges                                         62,078
                                                              ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                         20,352
    Interest on short-term debt and other                               4,580
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction                (668)
                                                              ----------------
                                                                       24,264
                                                              ----------------

Net Income                                                             37,814
    Less: Preferred stock dividends                                       104
                                                              ----------------
Net Income for Common Stock                                          $ 37,710
                                                              ================
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Central and South West Services                                    Exhibit 2 (e)
Statements of Income  (unaudited)                                    Page 1 of 1

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Twelve Months Ended
                                                            December 31, 1998
                                                           -------------------
                                                                (thousands)

Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                                2,864
    Other operating                                                   197,256
    Maintenance                                                        21,146
    Depreciation and amortization                                       9,691
    Taxes, other than income                                            7,549
    Income taxes                                                        1,673
                                                              ----------------
Operating Income (Loss)                                              (240,179)

Other Income and Deductions
    Other                                                             245,428
                                                              ----------------
Income Before Interest Charges                                          5,249

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                            750
    Interest on short-term debt and other                               4,499
                                                              ----------------
                                                                        5,249
                                                              ----------------

Net Income for Common Stock                                              $ --
                                                              ================


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