FORM 10-Q Page 1 of 18
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000
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OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 1-3437-2
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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 51-0063696
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1025 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, New Jersey 08043
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(856) 346-8200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(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, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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At November 1, 2000, the number of shares of common stock, $1.25 par value,
outstanding was 98,412,326 shares.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
and of Retained Earnings (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
2000 1999
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Operating revenues $364,125 $353,578
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Operating expenses
Operation and maintenance 154,400 148,045
Depreciation and amortization 41,648 38,116
General taxes 31,942 31,074
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Total operating expenses 227,990 217,235
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Operating income 136,135 136,343
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Other income (deductions)
Interest (48,556) (44,942)
Allowance for other funds used during
construction 1,241 2,841
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction 931 2,765
Amortization of debt expense (691) (730)
Preferred dividends of subsidiaries (789) (812)
Merger related costs -- (6,521)
Other, net (4,052) (1,539)
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Total other income (deductions) (51,916) (48,938)
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Income before income taxes 84,219 87,405
Provision for income taxes 33,488 34,558
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Net income 50,731 52,847
Dividends on preferred stocks 996 996
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Net income to common stock 49,735 51,851
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Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities (40,344) 13,286
Income taxes on other comprehensive income 16,488 (5,874)
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net (23,856) 7,412
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Comprehensive income $ 25,879 $ 59,263
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
2000 1999
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Average shares of basic common stock outstanding 98,139 96,672
Basic and diluted earnings per common share on
average shares outstanding $ 0.51 $ 0.54
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CONSOLIDATED RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at July 1 $1,026,417 $ 959,221
Add - net income 50,731 52,847
Less - treasury stock issuances 15 --
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1,077,133 1,012,068
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Deduct - dividends paid
Preferred stock 882 882
Preference stock 114 114
Common stock - $.225 per share in 2000;
$.215 per share in 1999 22,062 20,768
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23,058 21,764
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Balance at September 30 $1,054,075 $ 990,304
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The accompanying information and notes are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
and of Retained Earnings (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2000 1999
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Operating revenues $1,018,293 $949,969
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Operating expenses
Operation and maintenance 453,028 422,303
Depreciation and amortization 122,061 111,850
General taxes 96,610 93,247
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Total operating expenses 671,699 627,400
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Operating income 346,594 322,569
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Other income(deductions)
Interest (143,030) (133,254)
Allowance for other funds used during
construction 5,747 8,682
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction 4,210 8,178
Amortization of debt expense (2,081) (2,090)
Preferred dividends of subsidiaries (2,382) (2,458)
Merger related costs -- (20,535)
Other, net (5,126) (3,144)
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Total other income (deductions) (142,662) (144,621)
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Income before income taxes 203,932 177,948
Provision for income taxes 80,979 71,557
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Net income 122,953 106,391
Dividends on preferred stocks 2,988 2,988
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Net income to common stock 119,965 103,403
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Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain(loss)on securities (79,577) 74,551
Income taxes on other comprehensive income 32,515 (29,477)
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net (47,062) 45,074
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Comprehensive income $ 72,903 $148,477
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2000 1999
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Average shares of basic common stock outstanding 97,944 96,309
Basic and diluted earnings per common share on
average shares outstanding $ 1.22 $ 1.07
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CONSOLIDATED RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at January 1 $1,001,029 $ 945,434
Add - net income 122,953 106,391
Less - treasury stock issuances 959 --
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1,123,023 1,051,825
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Deduct - dividends paid
Preferred stock 2,646 2,646
Preference stock 342 342
Common stock - $.675 per share in 2000;
$.645 per share in 1999 65,960 55,642
National Enterprises Inc. common stock -- 2,891
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68,948 61,521
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Balance at September 30 $1,054,075 $ 990,304
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The accompanying information and notes are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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September 30 December 31
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment
Utility plant - at original cost less
accumulated depreciation $ 5,113,952 $ 4,939,408
Utility plant acquisition adjustments, net 74,419 51,697
Non-utility property, net of accumulated
depreciation 36,053 36,265
Excess of cost of investments in
subsidiaries over book equity at
acquisition, net 54,657 57,118
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Total property, plant and equipment 5,279,081 5,084,488
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 22,746 43,100
Customer accounts receivable 113,192 91,353
Allowance for uncollectible accounts (2,734) (2,346)
Unbilled revenues 86,253 78,205
Miscellaneous receivables 13,622 10,936
Materials and supplies 21,372 20,058
Deferred vacation pay 12,958 10,902
Restricted funds 232 14,558
Other 15,067 11,915
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Total current assets 282,708 278,681
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Regulatory and other long-term assets
Regulatory asset - income taxes
recoverable through rates 213,390 214,349
Other investments 107,973 181,579
Debt and preferred stock expense 47,836 48,289
Deferred pension expense 20,693 32,872
Deferred postretirement benefit expense 10,374 10,264
Deferred treatment plant costs 5,014 5,811
Deferred tank painting costs 15,908 14,178
Restricted funds 8,343 6,557
Other 83,634 75,138
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Total regulatory and other long-term assets 513,165 589,037
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 6,074,954 $ 5,952,206
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September 30 December 31
2000 1999
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
Common stockholders' equity $1,665,273 $1,634,798
Preferred stocks with mandatory redemption
requirements 40,000 40,000
Preferred stocks without mandatory
redemption requirements 11,673 11,673
Preferred stocks of subsidiaries with
mandatory redemption requirements 33,094 34,020
Preferred stocks of subsidiaries without
mandatory redemption requirements 8,118 8,118
Long-term debt
American Water Works Company, Inc. 161,000 211,000
Subsidiaries 2,171,432 2,182,097
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Total capitalization 4,090,590 4,121,706
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Current liabilities
Bank debt 313,447 239,864
Current portion of long-term debt 118,238 38,355
Accounts payable 40,611 67,064
Taxes accrued, including federal income 37,743 16,030
Interest accrued 48,351 43,672
Accrued vacation pay 13,552 11,532
Other 55,436 75,191
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Total current liabilities 627,378 491,708
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Regulatory and other long-term liabilities
Advances for construction 211,635 207,891
Deferred income taxes 604,588 610,460
Deferred investment tax credits 39,780 40,585
Accrued pension expense 48,620 63,095
Accrued postretirement benefit expense 16,540 12,471
Other 36,562 29,453
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Total regulatory and other long-term
liabilities 957,725 963,955
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Contributions in aid of construction 399,261 374,837
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Commitments and contingencies -- --
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TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES $ 6,074,954 $ 5,952,206
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The accompanying information and notes are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $122,953 $106,391
Adjustments
Depreciation and amortization 122,061 111,850
Provision for deferred income taxes 13,757 14,305
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 6,334 4,939
Allowance for other funds used during
construction (5,747) (8,682)
Employee benefit expenses greater (less)
than funding 4,946 (273)
Employee stock plan expenses (2) 4,299
Deferred tank painting costs (1,591) (2,243)
Deferred rate case expense (1,322) (1,434)
Amortization of deferred charges 8,266 10,568
Other, net (7,047) (6,814)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
Accounts receivable (29,458) (21,520)
Unbilled revenues (7,489) (3,553)
Other current assets (4,226) (7,983)
Accounts payable (26,480) (20,528)
Taxes accrued, including federal income 21,206 12,979
Interest accrued 4,679 8,584
Other current liabilities (19,778) 20,416
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Net cash from operating activities 201,062 221,301
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures (253,011) (305,174)
Allowance for other funds used during
construction 5,747 8,682
Acquisitions (48,951) (7,288)
Proceeds from the disposition of property,
plant and equipment 2,342 2,730
Removal costs from property, plant and
equipment retirements (4,500) (2,694)
Restricted funds 12,540 (16,762)
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Net cash used in investing activities (285,833) (320,506)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt $ 46,014 $118,237
Proceeds from common stock 25,455 27,745
Purchase of common stock for treasury (3,426) (1,190)
Net borrowings under
line-of-credit agreements 73,583 31,277
Advances and contributions for construction,
net of refunds 21,243 32,418
Debt issuance costs (1,782) (3,685)
Repayment of long-term debt (26,796) (46,790)
Redemption of preferred stocks (926) (3,097)
Dividends paid (68,948) (61,521)
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Net cash from financing activities 64,417 93,394
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Net decrease in cash and
cash equivalents (20,354) (5,811)
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 43,100 51,794
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Cash and cash equivalents at September 30 $22,746 $ 45,983
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of capitalized amount $141,284 $124,205
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Income taxes $ 47,579 $ 42,266
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Common stock issued in lieu of cash in connection with the Employees' Stock
Ownership Plan, the Savings Plan for Employees and the Long-Term Performance-
Based Incentive Plan totaled $1,488 in 2000 and $4,750 in 1999.
Common stock placed into treasury in connection with the Employees Stock
Ownership Plan, the Savings Plan for Employees and the Long-Term Performance-
Based Incentive Plan totaled $4,871 in 2000 and $3,675 in 1999.
The accompanying information and notes are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Information Accompanying Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
September 30 December 31
2000 1999
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Preferred stocks with mandatory redemption requirements
Cumulative preferred stock - $25 par value
Authorized - 1,770,000 shares
8.50% series (non-voting) - 1,600,000 shares
outstanding $ 40,000 $ 40,000
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Preferred stocks without mandatory redemption requirements
Cumulative preferred stock - $25 par value
5% series (one-tenth of a vote per share)
- 101,777 shares outstanding $ 2,544 $ 2,544
Cumulative preference stock - $25 par value
Authorized - 750,000 shares
5% series (non-voting) - 365,158 shares
outstanding 9,129 9,129
Cumulative preferential stock - $35 par value
Authorized - 3,000,000 shares
(one-tenth of a vote per share)-
no outstanding shares -- --
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$ 11,673 $ 11,673
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The terms of the 8.50% preferred stock provide that all shares of the series
shall be redeemed on December 1, 2000.
Common stockholders' equity
Common stock - $1.25 par value
Authorized - 300,000,000 shares
Issued - 98,497,742 shares in 2000;
97,303,759 shares in 1999 $ 123,122 $ 121,630
Paid-in capital 447,122 424,434
Retained earnings 1,054,075 1,001,029
Accumulated other comprehensive income 45,399 92,461
Unearned compensation (477) (1,056)
Treasury stock at cost - 179,273 shares in
2000; 109,675 shares in 1999 (3,968) (3,700)
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$1,665,273 $ 1,634,798
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At September 30, 2000, common shares authorized but not issued, reserved for
issuance in connection with the Company's stock plans were 80,865,863 shares
for the Stockholder Rights Plan, 3,118,199 shares for the Dividend
Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, 565,493 shares for the Employees' Stock
Ownership Plan, 532,381 shares for the Savings Plan for Employees and 296,347
shares for the Long-Term Performance-Based Incentive Plan.
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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 -- Financial Statement Presentation
The information presented in this Form 10-Q is unaudited. In the opinion of
management the information reported reflects all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring adjustments, which were necessary to a fair statement of the
results for the periods reported. Certain reclassifications have been made
to conform previously reported data to the current presentation.
NOTE 2 -- Acquisitions
NATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC.
On June 25, 1999, the Company completed the acquisition of National
Enterprises Inc. (NEI), a privately owned company, in a transaction valued at
$700 million. The transaction was accomplished through a tax free exchange
of 14,937,000 shares of the Company's stock for all of the outstanding shares
of NEI and the assumption of $241 million of debt. Subsidiaries of NEI
provided water service to approximately 504,000 customers in Missouri,
Illinois, Indiana and New York. NEI also had passive investments in the
telecommunications industry owning 4,000,000 shares of ITC Deltacom and
600,000 shares of Powertel, as well as an interest in privately held ITC
Holdings.
This business combination has been accounted for as a pooling of interests
and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for periods prior to
the combination have been restated to include the accounts and results of
operations of NEI.
During the third quarter of 1999, the Company recorded a charge of $6.5
million, and related tax benefits of $2.4 million, for one-time merger
related costs consisting primarily of severance costs as well as vesting of
certain benefits, professional fees and other costs. Merger costs for the
first nine months of 1999 amounted to $20.5 million with related tax benefits
of $7.6 million. The merger related costs have been reported on a separate
line in the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income.
WATER UTILITY SUBSIDIARIES OF UNITED WATER RESOURCES INC.
On May 31, 2000, the Company completed its acquisition of five water
utilities in Missouri, Indiana, Illinois and Virginia from United Water
Resources Inc. for approximately $50 million in cash. These water utilities
provide service to 35,000 customers.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS
On December 31, 1999, the Company finalized the purchase of its joint venture
partner Anglian Water's interest in AmericanAnglian Environmental
Technologies for $32 million. This business, which now operates as American
Water Services (AWS), manages and operates approximately 175 water and
wastewater facilities in seven states.
Effective January 1, 2000 the results of operations of AWS are being reported
on a consolidated basis. Previously, the results of the joint venture were
being accounted for under the equity method.
Note 3 -- Pending Acquisitions
WATER AND WASTEWATER ASSETS OF CITIZENS UTILITIES
On October 18, 1999, the Company announced it had agreed to purchase the
water and wastewater utility assets of Citizens Communications Company
(formerly Citizens Utilities Company) (NYSE:CZN) (Citizens)for $835 million
in cash and debt. Citizens Communications provides water and wastewater
service to 305,000 customers in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
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and Pennsylvania. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999,
the operations being acquired had revenues of $102 million.
The Office of Ratepayer Advocates of the California Utilities Commission
(CPUC) recently issued reports opposing the Company's acquisitions of SJW
Corp. (see below) and of the California water and wastewater assets of
Citizens Communications Company.
The Company strongly disagrees with those reports and has filed rebuttal
testimony with the CPUC contesting the reports' analysis and conclusions. The
Company continues to work to complete the acquisitions as scheduled, but
recognizes that there is no assurance approval will be obtained on a timely
basis, if at all.
The Ohio Public Utility Commission and the Indiana Utility Regulatory
Commission have approved the Company's acquisition of the Ohio and Indiana
water and wastewater assets of Citizens. However, consummation of the
Citizens' transaction requires approval of public utility commissions in each
of the six states in which Citizens' water and wastewater assets are located.
Requests for regulatory approval are pending with the public service
commissions in the other three states impacted by the Citizens' acquisition.
SJW CORP.
On October 29, 1999, the Company announced an agreement had been reached to
acquire all the common stock of SJW Corp. (SJW)for approximately $390 million
in cash, or $128 per share, and the assumption of $90 million in debt. SJW
is a publicly traded holding company (AMEX:SJW) headquartered in San Jose,
California. SJW, through its subsidiary San Jose Water Company, provides
water service to 216,000 customers in San Jose and nearby communities.
SJW also owns 1,100,000 shares of California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT)
and SJW Land Company, which owns a parking facility, commercial property and
undeveloped real estate in San Jose. For the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999, SJW had revenues of $117 million, net income of $16 million and total
assets of $372 million.
The Office of Ratepayer Advocates of the California Utilities Commission
recently issued reports opposing the Company's acquisitions of SJW Corp. and
of the California water and wastewater assets of Citizens.
The Company strongly disagrees with those reports and has filed rebuttal
testimony with the CPUC contesting the reports' analysis and conclusions. The
Company continues to work to complete the acquisitions as scheduled, but
recognizes that there is no assurance approval will be obtained on a timely
basis, if at all.
As specified in the merger agreement, the Company is required to offer to
acquire all 3,045,000 outstanding shares of SJW Corp. common stock. As of
November 1, 2000 the Company had purchased 48,700 shares of SJW Corp. on the
open market for an average price of $119.38 per share.
CITY OF COATESVILLE PENNSYLVANIA WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
On February 15, 2000 one of the Company's subsidiaries agreed to purchase the
City of Coatesville Authority's water and wastewater utility systems for $48
million. These systems provide water service to more than 8,000 customers
and wastewater service to more than 4,000 customers. It is expected that the
transaction will be completed in the first quarter of 2001, following
regulatory approvals and completion of other requirements.
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NOTE 4 - New Financing Subsidiary
On June 26, 2000 the Company announced the formation of a wholly-owned
subsidiary, American Water Capital Corp. (AWCC), a special purpose
corporation that will serve as the primary funding vehicle for the Company
and its twenty-five (25) utility subsidiaries.
AWCC was assigned an A- corporate rating by Standard & Poor's (S&P) and
Baa1 by Moody's Investors Service. At the same time, S&P lifted a negative
credit watch that previously had been assigned to three of American Water
Works Company's operating subsidiaries. The credit outlook for these three
subsidiaries is now listed as stable by S&P.
On June 29, 2000 AWCC successfully completed a $600 million bank credit
facility. The bank syndication was oversubscribed and included participation
from twelve banks. Initially, the credit facility was used to consolidate
existing bilateral credit lines of the utility subsidiaries.
On October 30, 2000 AWCC issued almost $250 million from a $600 million
commercial paper program.
NOTE 5 - 2000 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
The 2000 Stock Award and Incentive Plan approved at the Company's annual
meeting of shareholders on May 4, 2000 provides for the granting of stock
options to executives and other key associates of the Company. On May 4, 2000
the Company awarded options to purchase 769,000 shares of the Company's
common stock to participants at an exercise price of $22.56 per share. The
options will vest and become exercisable in three equal installments on the
first, second, and third anniversaries of the award date. The options will
expire on the tenth anniversary of the award date. Under the plan, the
options are granted at prices not less than the market value of the stock at
the date of the grant. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any
compensation expense associated with these options in accordance with APB
Opinion No. 25.
NOTE 6 - Shareholder Rights Agreement
On June 1, 2000 the Company announced that it had amended its Shareholder
Rights Agreement. The Agreement provides for certain consequences if more
than a stated percentage of the Company's common stock is acquired by any
person or group of persons without prior consent of the Company's Board of
Directors. The amendment lowered that percentage, and the percentage of
ownership that triggers the dilutive effect of the rights issued under the
Agreement, to 10% of the Company's outstanding common shares. The Company is
not aware of any efforts to acquire control at this time.
NOTE 7 -- New Accounting Standards
In 2001, the Company will adopt Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (SFAS
133). This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS 133 was issued by the
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)in June of 1998 and requires that
an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the
statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value.
SFAS 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-
Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," requires the
adoption of SFAS 133 on January 1, 2001. In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS
138, "Accounting For Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activities - an Amendment of SFAS 133" that amends certain provisions of SFAS
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133 and addresses a limited number of implementation issues related to SFAS
133. The adoption of these new accounting standards are not expected to have
a significant effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations as the Company has no significant derivative instruments or
hedging activities.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
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Results of Operations
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Operating revenues for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2000
were higher than for the same periods of 1999 by 3% and 7%, respectively.
The increased revenues were due to rate increases authorized by regulatory
agencies and the management fees from the contract management business that
are included in the consolidated results in 2000. Management fees increased
revenues by 3% for the third quarter and first nine months of 2000.
Water sales volume during the third quarter of 2000 decreased 5% to 99.5
billion gallons from 105.2 billion gallons in the third quarter of 1999. The
258 billion gallons of sales volume for the first nine months of 2000 was 1%
less than the 259.7 billion gallons sold in the same period of 1999. The
decrease in sales volume reflects cooler temperatures and frequent rainfall
in the entire eastern half of the nation during the third quarter.
During the first ten months of 2000, six utility subsidiaries received rate
orders which are expected to provide approximately $16.5 million in
additional annual revenues. One of these decisions authorized implementation
of new rates in Missouri effective September 20, 2000 to provide additional
annual revenues of $10.2 million.
Six subsidiaries have rate increase applications on file before regulatory
agencies which, if granted in full, would provide approximately $36.9 million
in additional annual revenues. The largest portion of this total is $17.6
million from a request filed by a second Missouri subsidiary. Illinois-
American at $9 million and Kentucky-American at $5 million comprise the
majority of the remaining requests. A decision is expected on the Kentucky
case during the fourth quarter of 2000. Decisions are anticipated in Illinois
and in Missouri in the first and second quarters of 2001, respectively.
Operating expenses in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2000
were higher compared to the same periods in 1999 by 5% and 7%, respectively.
Excluding the expenses of the contract management business, operation and
maintenance expenses were level for the quarter and up 2% for the first nine
months. The increases in depreciation expense for the quarter and first nine
months were related to the Company's ongoing program of utility plant
construction.
Interest expense rose by 8% in the third quarter and 7% for the first nine
months of 2000 compared to the same periods in 1999, primarily due to an
increase in total debt to fund construction of new water service assets. The
total allowance for funds used (equity and borrowed) during construction
("AFUDC") recorded in the third quarter of 2000 was $2.2 million, compared to
$5.6 million in the third quarter of 1999. AFUDC for the first nine months
of 2000 was $10 million compared to $16.9 million for the same period in
1999. The utility subsidiaries record AFUDC to the extent permitted by the
regulatory authorities.
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In connection with the authorization of new rates to produce $10.2 million in
additional annual revenue, the Missouri Public Service Commission denied
recognition of certain investments in the former treatment plant deemed
essential to provide water service until a new treatment plant was completed.
The impact of this ruling was a one-time charge of $4.6 million ($3.2 million
after tax).
Income taxes decreased in the third quarter of 2000 as a result of decreased
third quarter earnings. Income taxes increased for the first nine months of
2000 when compared to the comparable period in 1999 as a result of increased
earnings.
Net income to common stock was $49.7 million for the third quarter of 2000
compared with $51.9 million for the same period in 1999. Net income to
common stock for the first nine months of 2000 was $120 million compared with
$103.4 million for the first nine months of 1999.
Net income to common stock for the third quarter of 2000 was $49.7 million
compared to $55.9 million before one-time merger costs of $4 million after
taxes, for the same period in 1999. For the first nine months of 2000, net
income to common stock was $120 million compared with $116.3 million
excluding $12.9 million of merger costs after taxes for the first nine months
of 1999.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
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During the first nine months of 2000, 1,096,305 shares of common stock were
issued in connection with the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan,
32,134 shares were issued in connection with the Employees' Stock Ownership
Plan and 65,544 shares were issued in connection with the Savings Plan for
Employees.
During the balance of 2000, the Company plans to issue shares of common stock
through its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. Proceeds from the
issuance of common stock will fund additional equity investments in
subsidiaries.
The Company placed 220,727 shares of common stock into and issued 151,129
shares out of treasury in connection with the Long-Term Performance-Based
Incentive Plan, Employees' Stock Ownership Plan, and Savings Plan for
Employees in the first nine months of 2000.
As noted above in Note 4, on June 29, 2000 American Water Capital
Corp.(AWCC), the Company's finance subsidiary, successfully completed a $600
million bank credit facility. Initially used to consolidate existing
bilateral credit lines of the Company's utility subsidiaries, AWCC will
provide the Company with an additional source of liquidity.
On October 30, 2000 AWCC issued almost $250 million from a $600 million
commercial paper program. This was the first commercial paper issued by
AWCC and the only commercial paper program of an investor-owned water
utility available in the marketplace.
Establishing a commercial paper program gives the Company a range of
financing vehicles to meet its future short-term capital needs.
Six subsidiaries issued $46 million of long-term debt during the first nine
months of 2000. In addition, in the first nine months of 2000, the Company
invested $39.9 million in the common stock of five subsidiaries. The
proceeds were used to fund construction programs, continue acquisitions and
repay bank loans.
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It is anticipated that some subsidiaries will issue common stock to the
Company during the remainder of 2000, with the proceeds used to fund
construction programs, continue acquisitions and repay bank loans.
Management intends to fund the acquisition of SJW Corp. and the water and
wastewater related assets of Citizens Communications Company initially with
short-term debt, and ultimately through a combination of long-term debt and
preferred equity securities. The Company does not plan to issue any
additional long term debt during the remainder of 2000.
New Accounting Standards
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In 2001, the Company will adopt Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (SFAS
133). This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS 133 was issued by the
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)in June of 1998 and requires that
an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the
statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value.
SFAS 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-
Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," requires the
adoption of SFAS 133 on January 1, 2001. In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS
138, "Accounting For Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activities - an Amendment of SFAS 133" that amends certain provisions of SFAS
133 and addresses a limited number of implementation issues related to SFAS
133. The adoption of these new accounting standards are not expected to have
a significant effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations as the Company has no significant derivative instruments or
hedging activities.
Forward Looking Information
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Forward looking statements in this report, including, without limitation,
statements relating to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives,
expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from
any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward looking statements. These factors include, among others, the
following: the success of pending applications for rate increases; inability
to obtain, or to meet conditions imposed for, regulatory approval of pending
acquisitions; general economic and business conditions; competition; success
of operating initiatives, advertising and promotional efforts; existence of
adverse publicity or litigation; changes in business strategy or plans;
quality of management; availability, terms and development of capital;
business abilities and judgment of personnel; changes in, or the failure to
comply with governmental regulations, particularly those affecting the
environment and water quality; and other factors described in filings of the
Company with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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A. Exhibits
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Exhibit Number Description
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27 Financial Data Schedule
Financial Data Schedule, is filed herewith
electronically.
B. Reports on Form 8-K
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No report on Form 8-K was filed by the registrant during the quarter ended
September 30, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.
Date November 14, 2000 \s\Ellen C. Wolf
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer)
Date November 14, 2000 \s\Robert D. Sievers
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Comptroller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
