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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2000
Commission File Number 1-6659
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 23-1702594
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010 -3489
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610)-527-8000
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) 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
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of June 30, 2000
41,063,853
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Assets (Unaudited) (Audited)
<S> <C> <C>
Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 1,451,533 $ 1,393,027
Less accumulated depreciation 274,467 257,663
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Net property, plant and equipment 1,177,066 1,135,364
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 7,889 4,658
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net 48,585 44,399
Inventory, materials and supplies 4,442 3,948
Prepayments and other current assets 3,442 6,520
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Total current assets 64,358 59,525
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Regulatory assets 59,166 58,287
Deferred charges and other assets, net 31,210 27,629
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$ 1,331,800 $ 1,280,805
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' equity:
6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 1,760 $ 1,760
Common stock at $.50 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares,
issued 41,856,617 and 41,627,644 in 2000 and 1999 20,928 20,814
Capital in excess of par value 255,613 251,440
Retained earnings 110,589 101,533
Minority interest 2,613 2,604
Treasury stock, 792,764 and 615,038 shares in 2000 and 1999 (14,642) (11,270)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,510 2,020
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Total stockholders' equity 378,371 368,901
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion 457,335 413,752
Commitments -- --
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt 16,473 12,194
Loans payable 94,926 103,069
Accounts payable 20,602 24,286
Accrued interest 10,241 8,994
Accrued taxes 11,706 12,689
Other accrued liabilities 22,211 22,581
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Total current liabilities 176,159 183,813
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Deferred credits and other liabilities:
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 139,942 136,528
Customers' advances for construction 57,621 59,494
Other 7,716 8,434
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Total deferred credits and other liabilities 205,279 204,456
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Contributions in aid of construction 114,656 109,883
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$ 1,331,800 $ 1,280,805
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 133,004 $ 124,762
Costs and expenses:
Operations and maintenance 49,278 46,928
Depreciation 15,916 15,027
Amortization 658 712
Taxes other than income taxes 11,579 11,212
Restructuring costs (recovery) (396) 3,787
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77,035 77,666
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Operating income 55,969 47,096
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net 19,845 16,621
Allowance for funds used during construction (1,719) (857)
Minority interest 46 42
Gain on sale of marketable securities (1,061) --
Merger transaction costs (recovery) (663) 6,334
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Income before income taxes 39,521 24,956
Provision for income taxes 15,657 12,538
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Net income 23,864 12,418
Dividends on preferred stock 53 69
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Net income available to common stock $ 23,811 $ 12,349
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Net income $ 23,864 $ 12,418
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (510) --
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Comprehensive income $ 23,354 $ 12,418
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Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.58 $ 0.30
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Diluted $ 0.58 $ 0.30
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Average common shares outstanding during the period:
Basic 40,961 40,784
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Diluted 41,337 41,266
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
June 30,
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2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 68,494 $ 66,165
Costs and expenses:
Operations and maintenance 24,350 24,203
Depreciation 7,665 7,608
Amortization 388 292
Taxes other than income taxes 5,597 5,624
Recovery of restructuring costs (396) --
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37,604 37,727
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Operating income 30,890 28,438
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net 9,990 8,530
Allowance for funds used during construction (985) (469)
Minority interest 28 27
Recovery of merger transaction costs (663) --
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Income before income taxes 22,520 20,350
Provision for income taxes 8,929 8,283
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Net income 13,591 12,067
Dividends on preferred stock 26 34
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Net income available to common stock $ 13,565 $ 12,033
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Net income $ 13,591 $ 12,067
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 144 --
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Comprehensive income $ 13,735 $ 12,067
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Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.29
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Diluted $ 0.33 $ 0.29
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Average common shares outstanding during the period:
Basic 40,981 40,800
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Diluted 41,441 41,251
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In thousands of dollars)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 23,864 $ 12,418
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 16,574 15,739
Deferred income taxes 3,785 3,312
Gain on sale of marketable securities (1,061) --
Net increase in receivables, inventory and prepayments (1,440) (1,178)
Net decrease in payables, accrued interest, accrued taxes
and other accrued liabilities (3,806) (14,908)
Other (926) 3,411
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Net cash flows from operating activities 36,990 18,794
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment additions, including allowance
for funds used during construction of $1,719 and $857 (57,443) (43,696)
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities 2,814 --
Acquisitions of water and wastewater systems (206) (199)
Other (3,320) (5,327)
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Net cash flows used in investing activities (58,155) (49,222)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Customers' advances and contributions in aid of construction 2,600 2,301
Repayments of customers' advances (1,764) (1,441)
Net proceeds (repayments) of short-term debt (8,143) 13,456
Proceeds from long-term debt 49,734 30,716
Repayments of long-term debt (2,935) (2,438)
Redemption of preferred stock -- (1,460)
Proceeds from issuing common stock 3,256 3,970
Repurchase of common stock (3,543) (1,416)
Dividends paid on preferred stock (53) (63)
Dividends paid on common stock (14,755) (14,465)
Other (1) (35)
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Net cash flows from financing activities 24,396 29,125
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,231 (1,303)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,658 8,247
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 7,889 $ 6,944
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</TABLE>
See Acquisitions footnote for description of non-cash investing activities.
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAPITALIZATION
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
<S> <C> <C>
Stockholders' equity:
6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 1,760 $ 1,760
Common stock, $.50 par value 20,928 20,814
Capital in excess of par value 255,613 251,440
Retained earnings 110,589 101,533
Minority interest 2,613 2,604
Treasury stock (14,642) (11,270)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,510 2,020
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Total stockholders' equity 378,371 368,901
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Long-term debt:
First Mortgage Bonds secured by utility plant:
Interest Rate Range
0.00% to 2.49% 837 858
2.50% to 4.99% 3,744 824
5.00% to 5.49% 2,200 2,200
5.50% to 5.99% 31,145 31,545
6.00% to 6.49% 145,570 127,210
6.50% to 6.99% 55,200 55,200
7.00% to 7.49% 62,000 38,000
7.50% to 7.99% 23,000 23,000
8.00% to 8.49% 16,500 16,500
8.50% to 8.99% 9,000 9,003
9.00% to 9.49% 53,695 53,695
9.50% to 9.99% 50,726 51,220
10.00% to 10.55% 6,000 6,000
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Total First Mortgage Bonds 459,617 415,255
Notes payable to banks under revolving credit agreements, due August 2000 12,700 9,200
Installment note payable, 9%, due in equal annual payments through 2013 1,491 1,491
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473,808 425,946
Current portion of long-term debt 16,473 12,194
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion 457,335 413,752
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Total capitalization $ 835,706 $ 782,653
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1 Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet and statement of
capitalization of Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("PSC") at
June 30, 2000, the consolidated statements of income and
comprehensive income for the six months and quarter ended June
30, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated statements of cash
flow for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, are
unaudited, but reflect all adjustments, consisting of only
normal recurring accruals, which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary to present fairly the consolidated
financial position, the consolidated results of operations,
and the consolidated cash flow for the periods presented.
Because they cover interim periods, the statements and related
notes to the financial statements do not include all
disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial
statements and therefore, should be read in conjunction with
the PSC Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1999 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2000. The results of operations for interim
periods may not be indicative of the results that may be
expected for the entire year.
Note 2 Water Rates
On April 27, 2000, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
approved a rate settlement reached between PSC's Pennsylvania
utility subsidiaries, and the parties actively litigating the
joint rate application filed in October 1999. The settlement
was designed to increase annual revenue by $17,000 or 9.4%
above the level in effect at the time of the filing. The rates
in effect at the time of the filing included $7,347 in
Distribution System Improvement Charges ("DSIC") ranging from
0.33% to 5%. Consequently, the settlement resulted in a total
base rate increase of $24,347 or 13.5% above the rates in
effect before the DSIC was applied. As a part of the
settlement, the DSIC was reset to zero and PSC agreed not to
file a base rate increase request prior to April 29, 2001,
absent extraordinary circumstances.
The settlement agreement also provides for the recovery of up
to $5,295 of the $10,121 ($8,596 after-tax) in merger costs
that were charged off in the first quarter 1999 in connection
with the Consumers Water Company ("CWC") merger. The $5,295
represents the merger costs allocable to our Pennsylvania
operations. In the second quarter of 2000, a regulatory asset
of $1,059 was established to reflect that portion of the
$5,295 to be recovered before our next Pennsylvania rate
filing is expected to become effective. This resulted in a
recovery of $396 of restructuring costs and $663 of merger
transaction costs as reported on the Consolidated Statements
of Income and Comprehensive Income. The remainder of the
$5,295 has not yet been recognized and its recoverability is
presently being evaluated.
In March 2000, an operating division of CWC's Illinois
operating subsidiary settled one rate case resulting in an
aggregate annual revenue increase of approximately $400. In
April 2000, a rate increase was negotiated by an operating
division of CWC's Ohio operating subsidiary resulting in an
aggregate annual revenue increase of $140 in each of the
following three years. In addition, rate applications have
been filed in 2000 by other CWC operating divisions in
Illinois, Maine and New Jersey. The additional annual revenue
requested is $6,662 and decisions are anticipated by the first
quarter of 2001.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) (continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 3 Long-term Debt and Loans Payable
In January 2000, Philadelphia Suburban Water Company ("PSW")
issued a First Mortgage Bond of $15,000 7.40% Series due 2005
and in April 2000, PSW issued a First Mortgage Bond of $11,000
7.40% Series due 2005 through the medium-term note program. At
various times during the first half of 2000, PSW issued notes
payable in aggregate of $2,930 at a rate of 2.84% due 2019. In
June 2000, one of CWC's Pennsylvania operating subsidiaries
issued tax-exempt bonds of $18,360 at a rate of 6.0% due 2030.
Proceeds from these issues were used to reduce a portion of
the balance of short-term debt at each of the respective
operating subsidiaries.
Note 4 Net Income per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net
income per common share is based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive
shares. The dilutive effect of employee stock options is
included in the computation of Diluted net income per common
share. The following table summarizes the shares, in
thousands, used in computing Basic and Diluted net income per
common share:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average common shares outstanding during
the period for Basic computation 40,961 40,784 40,981 40,800
Dilutive effect of employee stock options 376 482 460 451
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Average common shares outstanding during
the period for Diluted computation 41,337 41,266 41,441 41,251
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</TABLE>
Note 5 Acquisitions and Water Sale Agreements
During the first half of 2000, two water systems and one
wastewater system were acquired in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The
total purchase price of $850 for the three systems acquired
consisted of $206 in cash and the issuance of 30,440 shares of
PSC's common stock. In August 2000, CWC's Ohio operating
subsidiary acquired the water utility assets of a
municipally-owned sytem for $2,300 in cash. The increase in
annual revenues resulting from the acquired systems
approximate $860.
In August 2000, PSW entered into a 25-year bulk water sale
agreement with Liberty Electric Power, LLC, a subsidiary of
Columbia Electric Corporation, to supply water to a power
plant that is expected to be constructed and commence
operations in the first quarter of 2002. The agreement
stipulates a minimum monthly payment through March 1, 2026.
The annual revenues resulting from this water sale agreement
are expected to approximate $1,350 initially, and may adjust
annually based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) (continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 6 Stockholders' Equity
On August 1, 2000, PSC's Board of Directors declared a 5-for-4
common stock split effected in the form of a 25% stock
dividend for all common shares outstanding, to shareholders of
record on November 15, 2000. The new shares will be
distributed on December 1, 2000. PSC's par value of $.50 per
share will not change as a result of the common stock
distribution, and as a result, on the distribution date an
amount will be transferred from Capital in Excess of Par Value
to Common Stock to record the common stock split. The share
and per share data contained in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q have not been restated to give effect to this stock
dividend.
PSC reports other comprehensive income in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income." The following table
summarizes the activity of accumulated other comprehensive
income:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Balance at January 1, $ 2,020 $ -
Unrealized gains (losses) on sales of marketable securities:
Unrealized holding gain arising during the period,
net of tax of $36 66 -
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included
in net income, net of tax of $409 (576) -
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Balance at June 30, $ 1,510 $ -
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</TABLE>
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
Forward-looking Statements
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and other sections of this Quarterly Report contains, in addition to
historical information, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements address, among other things, our use of cash; projected capital
expenditures; liquidity; as well as information contained elsewhere in this
report where statements are preceded by, followed by or include the words
"believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans" or similar expressions. These
statements are based on a number of assumptions concerning future events, and
are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are
outside our control. Actual results may differ materially from such statements
for a number of reasons, including the effects of regulation, abnormal weather,
changes in capital requirements and funding, and acquisitions. Except for our
ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the federal
securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
General Information
Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("we" or "us"), a Pennsylvania corporation, is
the holding company for regulated utilities providing water or wastewater
services to approximately 2 million people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New
Jersey and Maine. Our two primary subsidiaries are Philadelphia Suburban Water
Company ("PSW"), a regulated public utility that provides water or wastewater
services to about 1.1 million residents in the suburban areas west and north of
the City of Philadelphia, and Consumers Water Company ("CWC"), a holding company
for several regulated public utility companies that provide water or wastewater
service to about 850,000 residents in various communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Illinois, New Jersey and Maine. We are among the largest investor-owned water
utilities in the United States based on the number of customers. In addition,
PSW and CWC provide water service to approximately 25,000 people through
operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties
in proximity to the operating company's service territory. Subsidiaries of PSW
and CWC provide wastewater services (primarily residential) to approximately
28,000 people in Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.
Financial Condition
During the first half of 2000, we had $57,443 of capital expenditures,
repurchased $3,543 of common stock, repaid $1,764 of customer advances for
construction and made sinking fund contributions of $2,935. The capital
expenditures were related to construction of a new treatment plant, improvements
to existing treatment plants, new water mains and customer service lines and the
rehabilitation of existing water mains, hydrants and customer service lines.
During the first half of 2000, the proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt,
common stock, the sale of marketable securities, internally generated funds,
available working capital and funds available under the revolving credit
agreements were used to fund the cash requirements discussed above and to pay
dividends. In January 2000, PSW issued a First Mortgage Bond of $15,000 7.40%
Series due 2005 through the medium-term note program. At various times during
the first half of 2000, PSW issued notes payable in aggregate of $2,930 2.84%
Series due 2019. In April 2000, PSW issued a First Mortgage Bond of $11,000
7.40% Series due 2005. In June 2000, one of CWC's Pennsylvania operating
subsidiaries issued tax-exempt bonds of $18,360 at a rate of 6.0% due 2030.
Proceeds from these issues were used to reduce a portion of the balance of the
short-term debt at each of the respective operating subsidiaries. Effective with
the December 1, 2000 payment, PSC has increased the quarterly cash dividend on
common stock from $.18 per share to $.19375 per share.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (continued)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
At June 30, 2000, we had short-term lines of credit and other credit facilities
of $187,000, of which $79,374 was available.
On August 3, 2000, PSC filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
registration statement on Form S-3 covering 1,150,000 shares of common stock to
be registered and sold in a public offering. The proceeds of this offering will
be used to make a capital contribution to PSW, and PSW will use the proceeds to
reduce outstanding debt under its revolving credit agreement.
On April 27, 2000, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate
settlement reached between PSC's Pennsylvania utility subsidiaries, and the
parties actively litigating the joint rate application filed in October 1999.
The settlement was designed to increase annual revenue by $17,000 or 9.4% over
the level in effect at the time of the filing. The rates in effect at the time
of the filing included $7,347 in Distribution System Improvement Charges ranging
from 0.33% to 5%. Consequently, the settlement resulted in a total base rate
increase of $24,347 or 13.5% above the rates in effect before the Distribution
System Improvement Charge was applied. As a part of the settlement, the
Distribution System Improvement Charge was reset to zero and PSC agreed not to
file a base rate increase request prior to April 29, 2001, absent extraordinary
circumstances. The settlement agreement also provides for the recovery of up to
$5,295 of the $10,121 ($8,596 after-tax) in merger costs that were charged off
in the first quarter 1999 in connection with the Consumers Water Company ("CWC")
merger. The $5,295 represents the merger costs allocable to our Pennsylvania
operations. In the second quarter of 2000, a regulatory asset of $1,059 was
established to reflect that portion of the $5,295 to be recovered before our
next Pennsylvania rate filing is expected to become effective. This resulted in
a recovery of $396 of restructuring costs and $663 of merger transaction costs
as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
The remainder of the $5,295 has not yet been recognized and its recoverability
is presently being evaluated.
Management believes that internally generated funds along with existing credit
facilities and the proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt and common stock
will be adequate to meet our financing requirements for the balance of the year
and beyond.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
Results of Operations
Analysis of First Six Months of 2000 Compared to First Six Months of 1999
Revenues for the first six months of 2000 increased $8,242 or 6.6% primarily due
to increased water rates, particularly as a result of the April 2000
Pennsylvania rate settlement, the additional water revenues associated with
acquisitions and additional revenues from the Distribution System Improvement
Charge in Pennsylvania. The additional revenues from acquisitions were
primarily from the Bensalem water system acquired in December 1999.
Operations and maintenance expenses increased by $2,350 or 5.0% due to higher
maintenance expenses and additional operating costs associated with the Bensalem
acquisition. The increased maintenance expenses at PSW resulted from an
increased number of main breaks, particularly during January 2000. Offsetting
these increases in part, was a reduction in administrative expenses and
corporate costs as part of our cost containment initiatives, and lower water
production costs in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The reduction in water production
costs is associated with the lower water consumption resulting from the
relatively cool, wet weather experienced in May and June of 2000. The reduction
in general corporate costs was related to the closing of CWC's corporate office
in March 1999.
Depreciation expense increased $889 or 5.9% reflecting the utility plant placed
in service since the second quarter of 1999, including the assets acquired
through system acquisitions, offset partially by the effect of a change in
depreciation rates.
Amortization decreased $54 primarily due to the completion of the amortization
of the costs associated with, and the other costs being recovered in various
rate filings.
Taxes other than income taxes increased by $367 or 3.3% due to a refund
recognized in the first quarter of 1999 of a regulatory assessment associated
with a prior year.
The recovery of restructuring costs of $396 in the second quarter of 2000
resulted from the April 2000 rate settlement. These costs were included in a
$3,787 charge that was recorded in the first quarter of 1999 when CWC's
corporate office was closed.
Interest expense increased by $3,224 or 19.4% primarily due to increased
borrowings to finance acquisitions, on-going capital projects and, to a lesser
extent, increased interest rates on borrowings.
Allowance for funds used during construction increased by $862 primarily due to
an increase in the average balance of utility plant construction work in
progress resulting from the construction of a $35,000 water treatment plant at
one of CWC's Pennsylvania subsidiaries. Construction commenced on this facility
in December 1997 and was completed in July 2000.
During the first quarter of 2000, gains on the sale of marketable securities of
$1,061 were recorded. There were no marketable securities sold in 1999 or during
the second quarter of 2000.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (continued)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
The recovery of merger transaction costs of $663 in the second quarter of 2000
resulted from the April 2000 rate settlement. These costs were included in a
$6,334 charge that was recorded in the first quarter of 1999 when the CWC merger
was completed. The charge represents the fees for investment bankers, attorneys,
accountants and other administrative charges.
Our effective income tax rate was 39.6% in the first half of 2000 and 50.2% in
the first half of 1999. The effective tax rate decreased due to the estimated
non-deductible portion of the $6,334 of merger transaction costs recorded in the
first quarter of 1999. Exclusive of the merger transaction costs and related tax
benefits of $200, the first half 1999 effective income tax rate would have been
40.7%.
Dividends on preferred stock decreased $16 or 23.2% due to the redemption in
January 1999 of 14,600 shares of preferred stock. The preferred shares were
redeemed at the liquidation value of $100 per share.
Net income available to common stock for the first six months of 2000 increased
by $11,462, in comparison to 1999 primarily as a result of the 1999 after-tax
charge of $8,596 for restructuring and transaction costs associated with the
merger of CWC, the 2000 recovery of a portion of these merger costs of $1,059 in
connection with the April 2000 Pennsylvania rate settlement and the other
factors described above. On a diluted per share basis, earnings increased $.28
reflecting the change in net income.
Results of Operations
Analysis of Second Quarter of 2000 Compared to Second Quarter of 1999
Revenues for the quarter increased $2,329 or 3.5% primarily as a result of the
increased water rates granted to the Pennsylvania operating subsidiaries in
April 2000 and additional water revenues associated with acquisitions, offset
partially by a decrease in water consumption associated with the relatively
cool, wet weather experienced in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The additional revenues
from acquisitions were primarily from the Bensalem water system acquired in
December 1999.
Operations and maintenance expenses increased by $147 or 0.6% due to the
additional operating costs associated with the Bensalem acquisition, offset in
part by reduced administrative expenses, including lower insurance costs and
corporate costs and lower water production expenses in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The reduction in the water production costs is associated with the lower water
consumption resulting from the relatively cool, wet weather experienced in May
and June of 2000.
Depreciation expense increased $57 or 0.7% reflecting the utility plant placed
in service since the second quarter of 1999, including the assets acquired
through system acquisitions, offset in part by the effect of a change in
depreciation rates.
Amortization increased $96 primarily due to the amortization of the costs
associated with, and the other costs being recovered in various rate filings.
Taxes other than income taxes decreased by $27 or 0.5% due to a reduction in
certain state taxes.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (continued)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
The recovery of restructuring costs of $396 in the second quarter of 2000
resulted from the April 2000 rate settlement. These costs were charged off in
the first quarter of 1999 when CWC's corporate office was closed.
Interest expense increased by $1,460 or 17.1% primarily due to increased
borrowings to finance acquisitions, on-going capital projects and, to a lesser
extent, increased interest rates on borrowings.
Allowance for funds used during construction increased by $516 primarily due to
an increase in the average balance of utility plant construction work in
progress resulting from the construction of a $35,000 water treatment plant at
one of CWC's Pennsylvania subsidiaries. Construction commenced on this facility
in December 1997 and was completed in July 2000.
The recovery of merger transaction costs of $663 in the second quarter of 2000
resulted from the April 2000 rate settlement. These costs were charged off in
the first quarter of 1999 when the CWC merger was completed.
Our effective income tax rate was 39.6% in the second quarter of 2000 and 40.7%
in the second quarter of 1999. The change is due to a difference between tax
deductible expenses and book expenses.
Net income available to common stock for the second quarter of 2000 increased by
$1,532, in comparison to 1999 primarily as a result of the factors described
above. On a diluted per share basis, earnings increased $.04 reflecting the
change in net income.
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," and in June 1999 amended this standard by
issuing SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133." In June
2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative
Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities," and amendment to SFAS No. 133. SFAS
No. 138 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments and for hedging activities 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 changed the
timing of the implementation of SFAS No. 133. We plan to adopt these statements
in 2001 as required. As of June 30, 2000, we had no derivative instruments or
hedging activities.
In March 2000, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for
Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation," an interpretation of APB
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." The Interpretation
provides guidance for certain issues that arose in the application of APB
Opinion No. 25. We are required to adopt the Interpretation on July 1, 2000. The
implementation of this new standard is not expected to have a material effect on
our results of operations or financial position.
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Registrant
or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their
properties is the subject that present a reasonable likelihood
of a material adverse impact on the Registrant. Reference is
made to Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999, which is hereby incorporated by
reference.
Item 4. Results of Vote of Security Holders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Philadelphia Suburban
Corporation was held on May 15, 2000 at the Springfield
Country Club, 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield, Pennsylvania,
pursuant to the Notice sent on or about April 10, 2000 to all
shareholders of record at the close of business on March 27,
2000. At that meeting, the following nominees were elected as
directors of Philadelphia Suburban Corporation for terms
expiring in the year 2003 and received the votes set forth
after their names below:
Name of Nominee For Withheld
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Richard H. Glanton, Esq. 28,276,712 717,746
Alan R. Hirsig 28,679,012 315,446
John F. McCaughan 28,686,203 208,255
Richard L. Smoot 28,679,072 315,386
Since the Board of Directors is divided into three classes
with one class elected each year to hold office for a
three-year term, the term of office for the following
directors continued after the Annual Meeting: Michel Avenas;
Mary C. Carroll; Nicholas DeBenedictis; G. Fred DiBona, Jr.;
John E. Menario; John E. Palmer, Jr.; and Robert O. Viets.
Proposal II (to Amend Our Articles of Incorporation)
For Against Abstain No Vote
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22,016,103 842,373 391,647 5,744,335
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Item 5. Other Information
Our largest shareholder is Vivendi S.A. and certain of its
subsidiaries. Vivendi S.A. is a company headquartered in Paris
with worldwide interests in various businesses, including the
water industry primarily through its subsidiary, Vivendi Water
S.A. Vivendi S.A. and these subsidiaries owned approximately
18% of our outstanding common stock on June 30, 2000. For more
information with respect to Vivendi S.A.'s ownership of our
common stock, we refer you to Amendment No. 19 to Vivendi
S.A.'s Schedule 13D. At its August 1, 2000 meeting, our board
of directors, on the recommendation of our corporate
governance committee: acknowledged the resignation of Michel
Avenas, President of Vivendi North America, from our board;
increased the size of the board from 11 to 12 directors;
expanded the class of directors with terms expiring at our
2001 annual meeting (the class of directors that Mr. Avenas
was in) from 3 to 4; and appointed Mr. Richard Heckmann,
Chairman of Vivendi Water S.A., and Mr. Andrew Seidel,
President and Chief Operating Officer of Vivendi Water S.A. to
our board in the class of directors with terms expiring at our
2001 annual meeting.
We have had various discussions with representatives of
Vivendi S.A.'s subsidiaries, Vivendi Water S.A. and United
States Filter Corporation, exploring possible joint activities
or alliances in such areas as water treatment devices, bottled
water, contract operations of water and wastewater systems,
laboratory testing and joint materials purchasing. Although we
intend to continue these discussions and explore any other
potential areas of cooperation, we currently have no formal
agreements with Vivendi S.A., United States Filter Corporation
or any of their affiliates in any of these areas and there can
be no assurance that any agreements in these areas or other
areas will be ultimately reached.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2000,
responding to Item 5, Other Events. (Related to our
announcement of the Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission's approval of the settlement of the rate
case filed by our Pennsylvania water utility
operations.)
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be executed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
August 14, 2000
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION
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Registrant
/s/ Nicholas DeBenedictis
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Nicholas DeBenedictis
Chairman and President
/s/ David P. Smeltzer
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David P. Smeltzer
Senior Vice President - Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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