FS-4
EASTERN ENTERPRISES
EARNINGS STATEMENT
For the Year Ended June 30, 2000
($000 Omitted)
BALANCE
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REVENUES 1,101,835
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of Sales 740,836
Depreciation and Amortization 92,533
General and Admin Expenses 129,024
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Total 962,393
OPERATING EARNINGS 139,442
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest - LTD (38,492)
Interest Expense (5,078)
Interest Income 4,334
Other Income (Expense) 10,133
Subsidiary Pref Dividend (1,656)
Equity in AllEnergy 0
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PRETAX EARNINGS 108,683
Provision for Income Taxes 45,741
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EARNINGS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
AND CUMULATIVE ACCOUNTING CHANGES 62,942
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM, NET 0
CUMULATIVE ACCOUNTING CHANGE, NET 0
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PRE-PREFERRED DIVIDEND 62,942
Preferred Dividend 0
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NET EARNINGS 62,942
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