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NEW ENGLAND ENERGY INCORPORATED
Balance Sheet
At September 30, 2000
(expressed in millions, rounded to hundred thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited, subject to adjustment)
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
Temporary cash investment with affiliated company $21.5
Prepaid expenses 0.3
Other current assets 0.3
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Total current assets 22.1
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Total assets $22.1
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LIABILITIES AND PARENT COMPANY'S INVESTMENT
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 0.2
Accrued taxes 12.9
Miscellaneous current and accrued liabilities 1.6
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Total current liabilities 14.7
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Regulatory liabilities 9.3
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Total liabilities 24.0
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Parent company's investment:
Subordinated notes payable to parent 23.6
Accumulated deficit (25.5)
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Total parent company's investment (1.9)
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Total liabilities and parent company's investment
$22.1
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