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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(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 _____________
Commission File Number 2-89530
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FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 59-2349968
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
ONE MALAGA STREET, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code - (904) 829-3421
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes (X) No ( )
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock as of the latest practicable date.
CLASS OUTSTANDING AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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Common Stock-no par value 36,449,394 shares
Collateral Trust 5% Bonds $11,724,050
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FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets -
September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 2
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income -
Three Months and Nine Months Ending
September 30, 2000 and 1999 3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine Months Ending September 30, 2000 and 1999 4
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 5-10
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of Third Quarter 2000 versus Third Quarter 1999
and Nine Months 2000 versus Nine Months 1999 11-15
Changes in Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources 16
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 16
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 17-20
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FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
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SEPTEMBER 30 DECEMBER 31
2000 1999
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 4,252 15,715
Short-term investments 20,874 46,433
Accounts receivable (net) 30,184 25,130
Materials and supplies 4,100 5,565
Other current assets 6,123 6,408
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Total current assets 65,533 99,251
OTHER INVESTMENTS 788 40,404
PROPERTIES, LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 853,532 742,176
OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGES 33,100 29,047
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TOTAL ASSETS 952,953 910,878
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable 41,276 31,880
Income taxes 1,556 2,409
Accrued casualty and other liabilities 2,649 2,533
Other accrued liabilities 14,925 4,547
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Total current liabilities 60,406 41,369
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 132,956 133,444
ACCRUED CASUALTY AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 16,232 11,624
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, no par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 37,248,478 shares
issued and 36,449,394 shares outstanding at September 30, 2000, and
37,194,244 shares issued and 36,395,160 shares outstanding at December 31, 1999 65,598 64,049
Retained earnings 688,510 671,269
Accumulated other comprehensive income-unrealized gain on
securities (net) -- 317
Restricted stock deferred compensation (1,394) (1,839)
Treasury stock at cost (799,084 shares) (9,355) (9,355)
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Total shareholders' equity 743,359 724,441
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 952,953 910,878
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(See accompanying notes)
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FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands, except per share and share amounts)
(unaudited)
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THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPT. 30 ENDED SEPT. 30
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Operating revenues 70,145 61,619 200,603 233,709
Operating expenses *(65,564) (48,526) *(172,977) **(191,645)
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Operating profit 4,581 13,093 27,626 42,064
Other income 1,242 1,482 5,745 **4,702
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Income before income taxes 5,823 14,575 33,371 46,766
Provision for income taxes (3,724) (5,988) (13,397) (17,863)
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Net income 2,099 8,587 19,974 28,903
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Earnings per share-basic $ 0.06 $ 0.24 $ 0.55 $ 0.81
Earnings per share-diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.23 $ 0.54 $ 0.79
Average shares outstanding, basic 36,370,861 36,316,360 36,358,747 35,497,276
Average shares outstanding, diluted 36,716,896 36,586,464 36,740,493 36,472,900
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*Included in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2000, are
restructuring and other costs of $5,282. (Note 2)
**Included in operating expenses and other income for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, are special charges of $7,487 and $762, respectively.
(Prior year results have been reclassified to conform to current year's
presentation.)
(See accompanying notes)
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FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income 19,974 28,903
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
generated by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 24,188 22,637
Loss (gain) on sales and other disposition of properties (6,598) (10,582)
Sale (purchase) of trading investments (net) 24,771 (12,033)
Realized (gain) loss on investments (439) (1,023)
Deferred taxes (367) 5,810
Stock compensation plans 446 1,116
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (5,054) 4,257
Other current assets 1,750 1,703
Other assets and deferred charges (2,023) 2,893
Accounts payable 9,396 (5,263)
Income taxes payable (853) (4,407)
Other current liabilities 10,378 9,445
Reserves and other long-term liabilities 4,724 (578)
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Net cash generated by operating activities 80,293 42,878
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of properties (144,476) (67,769)
Purchases of investments:
Available-for-sale -- (36,857)
Maturities and redemption of investments:
Available-for-sale 40,404 63,121
Proceeds from disposition of assets 13,500 48,845
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Net cash used in investing activities (90,572) 7,340
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from exercise of options 1,549 --
Payment of dividends (2,733) (2,729)
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,184) (2,729)
NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (11,463) 47,489
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 15,715 14,450
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR 4,252 61,939
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for income taxes 13,818 16,149
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Cash paid for interest 770 261
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Property contributed to partnerships 5,495 7,762
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(See accompanying notes)
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FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. General
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed
financial statements reflect all accruals and adjustments considered necessary
to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2000, and the
results of operations and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September
30, 2000, and September 30, 1999. Results for interim periods may not
necessarily be indicative of the results to be expected for the year. These
interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's
1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
year's presentation.
On October 9, 2000, the St. Joe Company (St. Joe) and Florida East Coast
Industries, Inc. (the Company or FECI) completed the recapitalization of FECI,
and St. Joe implemented the pro-rata spin-off to St. Joe shareholders of St.
Joe's approximate 54.0 percent interest in FECI. Under the terms of the
recapitalization, which was approved along with certain corporate governance
provisions at a special meeting of FECI shareholders on March 8, 2000, St. Joe
received a new class of FECI common stock, Class B common stock (NYSE: FLA.b)
for each share of FECI common stock it owned. St. Joe then distributed the Class
B common stock to its shareholders, after which it no longer has an equity
interest in FECI. Holders of Class B common stock have the right to elect, as a
class, at least 80.0 percent of the FECI Board of Directors.
All shares of FECI common stock, other than Class B common stock, have been
redesignated as FECI Class A common stock. The Class A common stock will
continue trading on the NYSE under the symbol FLA. Except with respect to voting
rights for the election or removal of directors, the Class A and Class B common
stocks are identical.
NOTE 2. Restructuring and Special Charges
In the third quarter of 2000, the Company's trucking subsidiary, International
Transit, Inc. (ITI), incurred restructuring charges and other costs, including
expenses associated with relocation of ITI's headquarters from Cincinnati, Ohio,
to Jacksonville, Florida, as well as force reductions and severance payments,
and the addition of new facilities and staff at the new headquarters. The costs
and charges also include the restructuring of the existing terminal network, the
opening of an additional terminal in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a charge for
the impairment of goodwill associated with the original acquisition of ITI. The
total amount of the pre-tax charges is $5.3 million.
Included in the charges is $3.1 million for the impairment of goodwill, $0.3
million for buyout of lease commitments on headquarters' and operational
buildings abandoned in the reorganization, and employee severance costs of $0.1
million. The $3.1 million of goodwill is non-deductible for federal income tax
purposes. Other costs include additional equipment lease cost of $0.9 million,
recruiting, relocation and other costs of assembling the new management team of
$0.4 million, costs of $0.1 million to consolidate information technology
operations and systems to FECI's service provider, along with other
miscellaneous costs of $0.4 million.
The Company periodically evaluates intangibles for impairment of value. During
the third quarter, the Company determined the underlying intangible assets
(i.e., enterprise goodwill for existing
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operational platform, autonomous region structure, management team expertise,
access to Macon, Georgia intermodal facilities) originally acquired with the
purchase of ITI should be written down to their net realizable value. Using
discounted cash flows for the enterprise as a whole and assumptions for future
revenue and costs, $3.1 million was considered impaired and included as a part
of the previously mentioned restructuring costs. All remaining restructuring and
other costs were determined by amounts incurred, contractual liabilities or in
the case of employee severance benefits communicated to affected personnel. The
restructuring and payments for the costs accrued are expected to be
substantially completed by year-end.
In the second quarter 1999, the Company incurred special charges of
approximately $8.2 million related to a work force reduction, including
curtailment of a supplemental executive retirement plan first adopted in late
1998, and inventory reductions arising from a modification to the Company's
inventory management practices.
NOTE 3. Accrued Casualty and Other Long-Term Liabilities
The Company maintains comprehensive liability insurance for bodily injury and
property claims for risks with respect to losses for third party liability and
property damage, but maintains a significant self-insured retention for these
exposures. The Company is a defendant and plaintiff in various lawsuits
resulting from its operations. In the opinion of management, adequate provision
has been made in the financial statements for the estimated liability, which may
result from disposition of such matters.
The Company is subject to proceedings arising out of historic disposal of fuel
and oil used in the railway business. It is the Company's policy to accrue
environmental cleanup costs when it is probable that a liability has been
incurred and an amount can be reasonably estimated. As assessments and cleanups
proceed, these accruals are reviewed and adjusted.
Florida East Coast Railway (FECR), the Company's rail subsidiary, is presently
involved in proceedings initiated by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) for the remediation of three sites in which USEPA has named FECR
a potentially responsible party (PRP). On the first site, the USEPA has alleged
that FECR caused certain materials, including waste oil, to be disposed of at
the site over a period of years. The USEPA has offered all named PRPs an
opportunity to participate in its new pilot allocation program. This program is
similar to binding arbitration. Since FECR is participating in this program, its
share of the liability for the remediation will be fixed. Based on the
allocator's decisions to date, FECR believes that its liability for the
remediation of the site will not be material.
On the second site, FECR was contacted by the USEPA during 1996 seeking
reimbursement of costs associated with the remediation of a site in Hialeah,
Florida, part of which includes an FECR right-of-way. An individual operated a
business on this site for a number of years. A concrete pad attached to the
building slightly encroached upon FECR's right-of-way. Upon discovering the
encroachment, FECR entered into a lease agreement with the business owner rather
than require the pad be removed. The individual has ceased doing business. The
USEPA is seeking reimbursement from FECR on the grounds that FECR was an "owner"
of the site. FECR had no involvement in the contamination, but has been named as
a PRP solely as a result of its ownership of the encroached property.
The ultimate cost, if any, is not expected to be material.
On the third site, active settlement negotiations are underway between the PRP
group and USEPA. FECR expects its contributions to be minimal.
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The Company has accrued its estimated share of the total estimated cleanup costs
for these sites. Based upon management's evaluation of the other PRPs, the
Company does not expect to incur additional amounts, even though the Company may
have joint and several liability. FECR is investigating sites where contaminants
from historic railroad operations may have migrated off-site through the
movement of groundwater or contaminated soil. FECR, if required as a result of
the investigation, will develop an appropriate plan of remediation, with
possible alternatives including natural attenuation and groundwater pumping and
treatment. Historic railroad operations at the Company's main rail facilities
have resulted in soil and groundwater impacts. In consultation with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the Company operates and
maintains groundwater treatment systems at its primary facilities.
During the installation of conduits on a site recently acquired by the Company's
telecommunications subsidiary, EPIK Communications Incorporated (EPIK), EPIK
discovered a number of underground storage tanks from a prior land use. It has
removed all the tanks. Field investigation indicates some contamination of soil
and groundwater. EPIK is vigorously pursuing relief against PRPs, including a
large petroleum and gasoline service company. Based on the information currently
available, the Company does not believe the costs of remediation, even if borne
by the Company, will be material.
It is difficult to quantify future environmental costs as many issues relate to
actions by third parties or changes in environmental regulations. However, based
on information presently available, management believes that the ultimate
disposition of currently known matters will not have a material effect on the
financial position, liquidity or results of operations of the Company.
Flagler Development Company (Flagler) (formerly Gran Central Corporation), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with the State
of Florida Department of Transportation to furnish all land necessary for the
construction of the NW 106th Street Interchange on the Homestead Extension of
the Florida Turnpike, and to subsidize any annual operating deficit of the
Department for 15 years related to the interchange which is not covered by toll
revenues. The maximum assessment amount over the 15 years would be approximately
$9.3 million with no annual assessment to exceed $1.1 million. No assessment or
related accruals to this agreement have been necessary to date.
NOTE 4. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2000, and 1999 was
$2.1 and $8.4 million, respectively. Comprehensive income for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000, and 1999 was $19.7 and $27.6 million, respectively.
These amounts differ from net income due to changes in the net unrealized
holding gains/losses generated from available-for-sale securities.
NOTE 5. Earnings Per Share
The weighted-average number of shares of common stock was used in the
calculations for earnings per share. The diluted weighted-average number of
shares includes the net shares that would be issued upon the exercise of stock
options and unvested restricted shares (using the treasury stock method).
NOTE 6. Dividends
On August 31, 2000, the Company declared a dividend of $.025 (2 1/2 cents) per
share on its outstanding common stock, payable September 28, 2000, to
shareholders of record September 14, 2000.
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NOTE 7. Other Income
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THREE THREE NINE NINE
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
(dollars in thousands) 9/30/00 9/30/99 9/30/00 9/30/99
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Dividend Income 14 405 2,581 417
Interest Income 1,232 552 3,266 2,888
Interest Expense (486) (121) (770) (261)
Gain (Loss) on Investments (137) 74 (301) 1,023
Other (net) 619 572 969 635
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NOTE 8. Credit Revolver
The Company has a $200 million revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of
financial institutions. The Company's revolving credit agreement contains
various covenants which, among other things, require the maintenance of certain
financial ratios related to fixed charge coverage and maximum leverage,
establish minimum levels of net worth, establish limitations on indebtedness,
certain types of payments, including dividends, liens and investments, and limit
the use of proceeds of asset sales. The above covenants provide specific
exclusion of EPIK's financial results and also provide for exclusion of certain
financing and investing activities at Flagler. No amounts were outstanding on
the credit revolver as of September 30, 2000.
NOTE 9. Segment Information
Under the provisions of SFAS 131, the Company has four reportable operating
segments. These are railway, realty, telecommunications and trucking segments.
The railway segment provides rail freight transportation along the East Coast of
Florida between Jacksonville and Miami. The realty segment is engaged in the
development, leasing, management, operation and selected sale of its commercial
and industrial property. EPIK, based in Orlando, Florida, is a provider of
wholesale telecommunications private line services (bandwidth) and dark fiber.
The trucking segment provides truckload transportation for a wide range of
general commodities throughout the Midwest and southeastern United States.
The Company's railway segment generates revenues from leases to other
telecommunications companies for the installation of fiber optic and other
facilities on the railroad right-of-way, which are included in the
telecommunications segment.
The Company evaluates the railway and trucking segments' performance based on
operating profit or loss from operations before other income and income taxes.
Operating profit is operating revenue less directly traceable costs and
expenses. The Company evaluates the realty segment based on EBITDA and operating
profit. The Company evaluates the telecommunications segment's performance,
specifically EPIK's, based on EBITDA and more broadly (i.e., the segment
inclusive of passive fiber leases) by operating profit or loss from operations
before other income and income taxes. EPIK's operations are currently start-up
in nature and as such, are expected to generate losses during this time frame.
EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization. EBITDA, as a measure of operating cash flow, is
considered a key financial performance indicator.
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Intersegment revenues for transactions between the railway and trucking segments
are based on quoted rates, which are believed to approximate the cost that would
have been incurred had similar services been obtained from an unrelated third
party.
The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer
different products and services. They are managed separately as each business
requires different technology and marketing strategies.
INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT:
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THREE THREE NINE NINE
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
(dollars in thousands) 9/30/00 9/30/99 9/30/00 9/30/99
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OPERATING REVENUES
Railway (a) 39,963 40,974 123,573 122,802
Trucking 7,958 7,248 23,446 21,805
Realty:
Flagler Realty Rental (b) 14,099 12,104 40,039 36,195
Flagler Realty Sales 5,247 87 6,707 50,492
Other Rental 935 779 2,435 2,212
Other Sales 1,342 93 1,764 103
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Total Realty 21,623 13,063 50,945 89,002
Telecommunications:
EPIK Communications 381 -- 1,010 --
Fiber Leases 1,567 1,564 5,417 3,768
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Total Telecommunications 1,948 1,564 6,427 3,768
Total Revenues (segment) 71,492 62,849 204,391 237,377
Intersegment Revenues (1,347) (1,230) (3,788) (3,668)
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Total Revenues (consolidated) 70,145 61,619 200,603 233,709
OPERATING EXPENSES
Railway (c) 29,447 29,868 92,367 98,698
Trucking (d) (f) 14,612 7,270 30,424 21,703
Realty:
Flagler Realty Rental 11,130 10,594 33,320 28,145
Flagler Realty Sales 2,053 88 2,536 39,178
Other Rental 109 101 328 300
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Total Realty 13,292 10,783 36,184 67,623
Telecommunications:
EPIK Communications 7,977 807 13,200 1,396
Fiber Leases 15 64 157 189
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Total Telecommunications 7,992 871 13,357 1,585
Corporate General &
Administrative(e) 1,568 964 4,433 5,704
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Total Expenses (segment) 66,911 49,756 176,765 195,313
Intersegment Expenses (1,347) (1,230) (3,788) (3,668)
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Total Expenses (consolidated) 65,564 48,526 172,977 191,645
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THREE THREE NINE NINE
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
9/30/00 9/30/99 9/30/00 9/30/99
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
Railway 10,516 11,106 31,206 24,104
Trucking (6,654) (22) (6,978) 102
Realty 8,331 2,280 14,761 21,379
Telecommunications (6,044) 693 (6,930) 2,183
Corporate General & Administrative (1,568) (964) (4,433) (5,704)
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Segment & Consolidated Operating Profit 4,581 13,093 27,626 42,064
Other Income (net) 1,242 1,482 5,745 4,702
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Income before Taxes 5,823 14,575 33,371 46,766
Provision for Income Taxes (3,724) (5,988) (13,397) (17,863)
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Net Income 2,099 8,587 19,974 28,903
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EBITDA
EBITDA from Flagler operating properties
rents 10,049 7,643 27,146 23,718
EBITDA (loss) from Flagler land
rents/holding costs (971) (687) (2,438) (1,828)
Equity pickups on partnership rents 122 -- 135 --
less: unallocated corporate overhead (1,329) (831) (4,151) (2,609)
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EBITDA from Flagler rental properties,
net of overheads 7,871 6,125 20,692 19,281
EBITDA (loss) from Flagler real estate sales,
net of overheads 3,194 (1) 4,171 11,314
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Total EBITDA - Flagler 11,065 6,124 24,863 30,595
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EBITDA from other rental 836 688 2,138 1,939
EBITDA from other real estate sales 1,342 93 1,764 103
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Total EBITDA - real estate segment 13,243 6,905 28,765 32,637
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(a) Includes intersegment revenues of $1,310 and $1,173 for the three months
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, and $3,682 and $3,401 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(b) Includes intersegment revenues of $37 and $57 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, and $106 and $267 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(c) Includes intersegment expenses of $16 and $40 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, and $38 and $104 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(d) Includes intersegment expenses of $1,310 and $1,173 for the three months
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, and $3,682 and $3,401 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(e) Includes intersegment expenses of $21 and $17 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, and $68 and $163 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(f) Included in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2000 are
restructuring and other costs of $5,282.
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ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This "Management's Discussion and Analysis" contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's present
expectations or beliefs concerning revenues, expenses, earnings, assessments of
current industry and market conditions, technology and prospects for the future.
The Company cautions that such statements are necessarily based on certain
assumptions, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to materially differ from those contained in these
forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the ability to
complete systems and expand and enhance its telecommunications network within
currently estimated time frames and budgets; the ability to compete effectively
in a rapidly evolving and price competitive marketplace and to respond to
customer demands and industry changes; the ability to achieve revenues from
products and services in the telecommunications business that are in the early
stages of development or operation; the ability to manage growth, changes in
business strategy, changes in regulations and technological changes, and general
economic conditions, particularly in the state of Florida. Further information
on these risk factors is included in the Company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS
The Company reported net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2000,
of $2.1 million ($0.06 per share), which included restructuring and other costs
($4.4 million after-tax, $0.12 per share) associated with the revamping of its
trucking subsidiary, International Transit, Inc. (ITI), and start-up operating
losses ($4.6 million after-tax, $0.13 per share) during the quarter at EPIK
Communications Incorporated (EPIK), FECI's telecommunications subsidiary. Third
quarter net income for 1999 compared at $8.6 million ($0.24 per share). Third
quarter operating profit included a $3.6 million (26.0 percent) increase fueled
primarily from the Company's realty operations offset by restructuring and other
costs ($5.3 million pre-tax) at ITI, and the start-up operating losses ($7.6
million and $0.8 million pre-tax, 2000, and 1999, respectively) at EPIK.
Inclusive of these costs and losses, operating profit for the quarter was $4.6
million, compared with $13.1 million for the third quarter of 1999.
Net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000, was $20.0 million
($0.55 per share), compared to $28.9 million ($0.81 per share) for the same
period last year. Current year's costs include ITI's reorganization costs of
$4.4 million (after-tax) and EPIK's start-up operating losses of $7.4 million
(after-tax), while prior year's results included the opportunistic sale of two
industrial parks in Miami with an impact to net income of $6.5 million, and
special charges with an impact to net income of $5.1 million.
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RAILWAY
THIRD QUARTER
Revenues from rail operations decreased 2.5 percent to $40.0 million from $41.0
million in 1999. During the third quarter 2000, automotive traffic declined (8.9
percent to 5,075 units) on the Railway as previously strong demand for
automobiles began to slow. This, along with continued declines in intermodal
traffic (4.6 percent to 68,049 units), accounted for the bulk of the decrease.
Efforts are underway to recover intermodal traffic adversely impacted by CSX's
and Norfolk Southern's acquisition of Conrail and changes in ocean shipping
patterns through the Railway's relationship with ITI and through concentrated
intermodal sales efforts.
Exclusive of fuel price variance of $1.2 million, operating expenses at the
Railway decreased $1.6 million (5.4 percent) in the quarter as management
continues to improve the efficiency of the Railway's operations. Railway's
operating ratio (fuel price neutral) decreased to 70.7 percent for the quarter,
compared to 72.9 percent in the third quarter of 1999. Including the escalation
of fuel price, the operating ratio stood at 73.7 percent. The Railway continues
to reduce expenses as evidenced by reduced labor and benefits ($0.5 million),
repairs to others ($0.5 million), car hire ($0.4 million), materials ($0.2
million) and decreased costs associated with derailments and storms ($0.5
million) offset by increased casualty and insurance reserves of $0.7 million.
NINE MONTHS
Nine months' revenues from rail operations were comparable, with an increase of
$0.8 million to $123.6 million from $122.8 million in 1999. Overall, increases
in aggregate carloads have offset decreases in intermodal traffic. Even with a
67.0 percent fuel price increase ($4.1 million), the Railway's operating
expenses decreased by $0.9 million or 0.9 percent for the first nine months over
1999 (excluding special charges). The Railway's operating ratio improved to 74.7
percent, compared to 75.9 percent in 1999 (excluding special charges of $5.5
million). Decreased expenses in labor and benefits ($2.0 million), car hire
($0.5 million), materials and supplies ($0.7 million), purchased services,
including load/unload ($0.9 million), and costs associated with derailments and
storms ($0.4 million), were offset by the increased cost of fuel.
TRUCKING
THIRD QUARTER
ITI's third quarter results directly reflect the restructuring of its operations
and improvement of its alliance with the Railway to offer complete intermodal
transportation solutions to freight shippers moving goods to and from Florida.
Third quarter 2000 revenues from trucking operations increased 9.8 percent to
$8.0 million from $7.2 million in 1999. This increase reflects improved sales
efforts resulting in additional customer accounts. Traffic interchanged with the
Railway improved by 11.7 percent in the quarter.
Third quarter expenses of $14.6 million include a number of costs and
restructuring charges, including expenses associated with relocation of ITI's
headquarters from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jacksonville, Florida, as well as force
reductions and severance payments, and the addition of new facilities and staff
at the new headquarters. The costs and charges also include the restructuring of
the existing terminal network, the opening of an additional terminal in
Charlotte, North Carolina, and a charge for the impairment of goodwill
associated with the original acquisition and operations of ITI. The total amount
of the pre-tax charges is $5.3 million.
Excluding the costs and restructuring charges, operating expenses were $9.3
million, compared with $7.3 million in the same quarter last year. This increase
in expenses primarily relates to
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insurance and casualty costs ($1.3 million) and increased fuel ($0.2 million),
as well as higher line-haul costs associated with increased revenues (drayage
costs of $0.2 million and equipment lease expense of $0.2 million).
NINE MONTHS
For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, revenues from trucking operations
increased 7.5 percent to $23.4 million from $21.8 million in 1999. This increase
reflects improved sales efforts resulting in additional customer accounts. For
the year, traffic interchanged with the Railway improved by 8.3 percent.
Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, increased $8.7
million to $30.4 million, reflecting the previously mentioned third quarter
costs and restructuring charges ($5.3 million), as well as increased fuel costs
and transition costs for the new management team.
Excluding the costs and restructuring charges, operating expenses were $25.1
million, compared with $21.7 million for the same period last year. This
increase in expenses primarily relates to insurance and casualty costs ($1.3
million), increased fuel costs ($0.4 million) and transition costs for the new
management team ($0.3 million), as well as higher line-haul costs associated
with increased revenues (drayage costs of $0.6 million and equipment lease
expense of $0.5 million).
REALTY
THIRD QUARTER
Realty rental and sales revenues from both Flagler and realty operations were
$21.6 million for third quarter 2000, compared to $13.1 million for the same
period last year. Increases over prior year were related to both rental
operations and real estate sales. Rental revenues generated by Flagler increased
16.5 percent from $12.1 million for third quarter 1999 to $14.1 million for
third quarter 2000. Rental revenues from rail realty increased from $0.8 million
in 1999 to $0.9 million in 2000. Flagler and rail real estate sales contributed
$6.6 million in revenue for the quarter, compared to $0.2 million in the prior
year.
At the end of the third quarter, Flagler held 51 finished buildings with 5.3
million square feet and 92.0 percent occupancy. "Same store" properties,
including 46 buildings with 4.7 million square feet (all in service prior to
January 1, 1999), were 93.0 percent occupied at September 30, 2000, compared to
89.0 percent at September 30, 1999. "Same store" rental revenues increased $0.5
million during the third quarter with $11.2 million generated in 2000. Increases
were principally due to occupancy improvements.
Four 100.0 percent owned operating properties with 511,000 square feet placed in
service during second and third quarters of 1999 were 86.0 percent occupied at
September 30, 2000. One 101,000-square foot build-to-suit facility was placed in
service during May 2000. Three additional properties with 408,000 square feet
received certificates of occupancy in second and third quarters 2000 and are
currently in lease-up period. Together, these properties generated $2.6 million
in third quarter revenues, an increase of $1.9 million over 1999. Since third
quarter 1999, properties with 260,000 square feet were sold that contributed to
a decrease in rental revenue of $0.5 million when comparing third quarter 2000
to 1999.
As previously discussed, during second quarter 2000, Flagler commenced
construction of two "Class A" office buildings (Jacksonville and Weston) with a
total of 235,000 square feet. At the end of the third quarter 2000, Flagler had
nine buildings with a total of 1.2 million square feet in
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various stages of development (408,000 square feet in lease-up period; 235,000
square feet under construction; 586,000 square feet in pre-development).
Third quarter realty rental and sales operating expenses (after depreciation and
amortization) for both Flagler and railroad realty operations increased from
$10.8 million in third quarter 1999 to $13.3 million in third quarter 2000.
"Same store" expenses (before depreciation and amortization) decreased by $0.6
million in third quarter 2000 compared to 1999. This decrease was mainly due to
an adjustment to the 2000 real estate tax accrual based on current year's trim
notices. In prior year, all real estate tax adjustments were recorded in the
fourth quarter when the bills were actually received and paid. Expenses (before
depreciation and amortization) related to new properties completed in 1999 and
2000 (including properties currently in lease-up period) were up $0.6 million in
third quarter 2000 from $0.2 million in prior year. "Sold store" expenses
(before depreciation and amortization) were $0.2 million in third quarter 1999,
with no corresponding expenses for 2000. Asset management fees/corporate
overhead and depreciation/amortization increased by $0.7 million, all costs that
are determined by the value of and/or additions to the portfolio, along with
transition costs associated with Flagler's new management team.
Flagler's realty operations generated EBITDA of $11.1 million for third quarter
2000, compared to $6.1 million in 1999. Flagler's real estate sales contributed
$3.2 million of the EBITDA increase. The remaining increase is primarily
attributable to improvements in rental operations due to continued strong
leasing in existing space and the lease up of new space somewhat offset by
increases in overhead costs.
NINE MONTHS
Realty rental and sales revenues from both Flagler and other realty operations
were $50.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, compared to
$89.0 million for the same period 1999. Realty rental and sales revenues
included 1999 sales of real estate, including two business parks, of $50.6
million. During the first nine months 2000, realty rental and sales revenues
included sales of undeveloped land that generated $8.5 million in revenues.
Rental revenues increased from $38.4 million in 1999 to $42.5 million in 2000
primarily attributable to increased rental activity in Flagler's operating
property portfolio.
Year-to-date 2000 realty rental and sales operating expenses (after depreciation
and amortization) for both Flagler and other realty operations decreased from
$67.6 million in 1999 to $36.2 million in 2000. The decreases in expenses are
principally related to the 1999 cost of sales ($39.2 million) on the previously
mentioned business park dispositions. These decreases are somewhat offset by
asset management fees/corporate overhead and depreciation/amortization expenses
which increased by $2.0 million from $15.9 million in 1999 to $17.9 million in
2000.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS
EPIK Communications expanded its backlog to over $152.0 million in the third
fiscal quarter, more than doubling the $73.0 million backlog that was recorded
at the end of the second fiscal quarter.
Subsequent to September 30, 2000, EPIK achieved a major milestone in the
completion of its southeast regional footprint by testing and announcing
operational readiness on EPIK's first geographically diverse rings - Florida
North Ring and Florida South Ring - and a non-geodiverse ring - Atlanta West
route. This significant accomplishment allows EPIK to accept orders for DS3,
OC-3, OC-12 and OC-48 services on a protected ring at the following locations:
Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Orlando, Winter Park, Tampa, Fort
Myers, Miami, Fort Lauderdale,
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West Palm Beach and Melbourne. EPIK now has expanded its footprint to close to
1,500 miles from Miami to Atlanta.
Additionally, EPIK continues to invest aggressively to implement its wholesale
carrier's carrier network strategy. During the third quarter, FECI's Board of
Directors approved further development of EPIK's telecommunications presence in
the Southeast through the launching of several key initiatives:
o Development of metro fiber rings in major southeastern metropolitan
areas -- Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and Miami -- over the
next 18 months to deepen EPIK's reach into key markets along its
network;
o Expansion of its collocation business to meet the growing space
requirements for dark fiber and capacity customers all along the
southeastern network;
o Launch of Internet Protocol (IP) services across its entire lit
network; and
o Establishment of wavelength services.
EPIK's net operating losses for the third quarter ($7.6 million) and the nine
months ended September 30, 2000 ($12.2 million), reflect start-up costs,
primarily wages, benefits, professional services, and sales and marketing
expenses, necessary to execute its business plan for the southeast regional
footprint and the previously mentioned new key initiatives.
CORPORATE EXPENSES
THIRD QUARTER & NINE MONTHS
Corporate expenses for third quarter 2000 and 1999 were $1.6 million and $1.0
million, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, and 1999 were $4.4
million and $5.7 million, respectively. For the third quarter ended September
30, 2000, corporate expenses increased $0.6 million over prior year, reflecting
costs associated with advisory services for the spin-off from St. Joe, and a
maturing cost structure for headquarters personnel. Corporate expenses for 1999
included special charges of approximately $2.0 million, which represented the
separation of Company management employees, and the curtailment of benefits for
the executive retirement plan.
OTHER INCOME
NINE MONTHS
Other income increased approximately $1.0 million to $5.7 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2000. This is primarily the result of dividend income
of $2.4 million from a TTX dividend offset by a $0.8 million settlement of prior
years' state taxes (non-income related), and reduced gains on sales of
investments of $1.3 million as invested funds decreased throughout the year.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
THIRD QUARTER
The third quarter of 2000 provision for income taxes reflects the non-deductible
status of the goodwill impairment, which increased tax expense by approximately
$1.3 million.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
FECI's principal sources of liquidity include cash generated from operations,
earnings on invested cash, and earnings on its investment portfolios. Also, the
Company maintains a $200 million revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of
financial institutions. Cash required for capital expenditures in the railway,
telecommunications and realty segments, for payment of dividends, acquisitions,
or potential repurchase of shares of the Company's common stock is or will be
funded, in part, from these resources.
The Company's investment portfolio, including cash and investments, decreased
approximately $76.7 million to $25.9 million at September 30, 2000, from $102.6
million on December 31, 1999. This decrease was primarily attributable to
capital expenditures of $144.5 million. The largest property additions were
related to EPIK's continued build-out of its network.
The Company's current ratio was 2.4 to 1.00 on December 31, 1999 and 1.1 to 1.00
on September 30, 2000. The current year ratio reflects the decrease in the
Company's liquid assets as they are used to fund capital expenditures.
During the third quarter 2000, FECI's Board approved $237 million for further
development of EPIK's telecommunications network. This development included the
building of certain metro fiber rings, expanded collocation facilities, Internet
Protocol services, and establishment of wavelength services.
Management believes that the cash generated from operations, the Company's
liquid resources, and borrowing capacity, if appropriate, will be sufficient to
fund the costs of operations, all anticipated capital expenditures, and other
obligations of the Company.
PART II
ITEM 1
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no new legal or regulatory proceedings pending or known to be
contemplated which, in Management's opinion, are other than normal and
incidental to the kinds of businesses conducted by the Company.
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ITEM 5
OTHER INFORMATION
Starting with the third quarter of 2000, Railway's and Realty's operating
expenses are presented below. Also shown below is Railway's traffic volume and
revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2000. Other historical
supplemental information is provided for comparative purposes.
TRAFFIC
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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(dollars and units in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMT. OF
COMMODITY UNITS PERCENTAGE (%) REVENUE PERCENTAGE (%)
--------- ----- -------------- ------- --------------
INTERMODAL
----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
TOFC/COFC 68.0 61.5 15,650 40.8
RAIL CARLOADS
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Crushed stone 27.8 25.2 12,055 31.4
Construction materials 1.3 1.2 801 2.1
Vehicles 5.1 4.6 3,852 10.1
Foodstuffs 1.9 1.7 1,499 3.9
Chemicals 0.9 0.8 984 2.6
Paper 2.1 1.9 1,953 5.1
Other 3.4 3.1 1,542 4.0
----- ----- ------ -----
Total 110.5 100.0 38,336 100.0
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</TABLE>
RAILWAY OPERATING EXPENSES-YEAR 2000
------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands) 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER
---------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation & Benefits 12,333 12,088 11,857
Fuel 3,574 3,170 3,438
Equipment Rents (net) 381 569 141
Depreciation 3,704 3,711 3,739
Purchased Services 2,277 2,280 2,257
Repairs to/by Others (net) (817) (686) (726)
Load/Unload 1,833 1,807 1,765
Casualty & Insurance 760 822 1,248
Property Taxes 1,161 1,125 1,107
Materials 2,473 2,571 2,099
General & Administrative Expenses 2,831 3,112 2,483
Other 792 1,049 39
------ ------ -------
Total Expenses 31,302 31,618 29,447
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</TABLE>
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RAILWAY OPERATING EXPENSES-YEAR 1999
------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands) 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
---------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation & Benefits 13,058 17,191 12,374 11,251
Fuel 1,870 2,392 2,390 3,054
Equipment Rents (net) 526 538 492 750
Depreciation 3,670 3,568 3,631 3,713
Purchased Services 2,468 2,415 2,258 1,817
Repairs to/by Others (net) (863) (537) (320) (366)
Load/Unload 2,012 2,006 1,946 2,046
Casualty & Insurance 1,174 775 543 3,206
Property Taxes 1,117 1,117 1,117 929
Materials 2,592 4,001 2,219 2,020
General & Administrative Expenses 2,413 2,988 2,607 2,582
Other 527 1,913 611 569
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Expenses 30,564 38,367 29,868 31,571
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</TABLE>
RAILWAY OPERATING EXPENSES-YEAR 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands) 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
---------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation & Benefits 13,223 13,335 12,258 13,292
Fuel 2,502 2,410 2,059 2,249
Equipment Rents (net) 91 340 234 1,006
Depreciation 3,633 3,706 3,721 3,742
Purchased Services 2,689 2,474 2,565 2,326
Repairs to/by Others (net) (247) (587) (373) (161)
Load/Unload 2,117 2,093 2,056 2,356
Casualty & Insurance 1,835 1,805 1,218 929
Property Taxes 1,074 1,074 1,026 834
Materials 2,790 3,087 2,699 2,548
General & Administrative Expenses 1,841 1,635 1,735 1,738
Other 505 502 443 509
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Expenses 32,053 31,874 29,641 31,368
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</TABLE>
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REALTY SEGMENT EXPENSES-YEAR 2000
---------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands) 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER
---------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Real Estate Taxes-Developed 1,659 1,673 1,043
Repairs & Maintenance-Recoverable 432 292 299
Services, Utilities, Management Costs 2,081 2,156 2,440
------ ------ ------
Subtotal-Expenses subject to recovery 4,172 4,121 3,782
Realty Sales Expense 415 68 2,052
Real Estate Taxes-Undeveloped Land 853 811 930
Repairs & Maintenance-Non-recoverable 230 198 201
Depreciation & Amortization 4,217 4,716 4,838
SG&A-Non-recoverable 1,535 1,556 1,489
------ ------ ------
Subtotal-Non-recoverable expenses 7,250 7,349 9,510
Total Operating Expenses 11,422 11,470 13,292
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
REALTY SEGMENT EXPENSES-YEAR 1999
---------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands) 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
---------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Real Estate Taxes-Developed 1,629 1,344 1,499 685
Repairs & Maintenance-Recoverable 282 311 320 358
Services, Utilities, Management Costs 2,153 1,517 2,140 2,275
------- ------- ------- -------
Subtotal-Expenses subject to recovery 4,064 3,172 3,959 3,318
Realty Sales Expense 39,079 11 88 17,013
Real Estate Taxes-Undeveloped Land 738 774 737 524
Repairs & Maintenance-Non-recoverable (28) 143 271 172
Depreciation & Amortization 3,089 3,367 4,592 4,488
SG&A-Non-recoverable 1,041 1,390 1,136 1,232
------- ------- ------- -------
Subtotal-Non-recoverable expenses 43,919 5,685 6,824 23,429
Total Operating Expenses 47,983 8,857 10,783 26,747
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</TABLE>
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REALTY SEGMENT EXPENSES-YEAR 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands) 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
---------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Real Estate Taxes-Developed 1,369 1,357 1,395 1,792
Repairs & Maintenance-Recoverable 337 277 393 447
Services, Utilities, Management Costs 1,565 1,621 1,476 1,944
------ ------ ------ ------
Subtotal-Expenses subject to recovery 3,271 3,255 3,264 4,183
Realty Sales Expense 71 -- 521 1,971
Real Estate Taxes-Undeveloped Land 542 543 520 772
Repairs & Maintenance-Non-recoverable 213 107 100 368
Depreciation & Amortization 2,860 3,041 3,374 4,287
SG&A-Non-recoverable 881 917 667 1,529
------ ------ ------ ------
Subtotal-Non-recoverable expenses 4,567 4,608 5,182 8,927
Total Operating Expenses 7,838 7,863 8,446 13,110
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</TABLE>
SIGNATURE
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.
FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(REGISTRANT)
/s/ Mark A. Leininger
Date: 11/14/00 ----------------------------------------------
-------- Mark A. Leininger, Vice President & Controller
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