UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Public Utility Holding Act of 1935
File No. 70-7218; 70-8037
Report Date: January 1, 2000 to March 31, 2000
In the Matter of:
Central and South West Corporation
CSW Credit, Inc.
1. CSW Credit, Inc. (Credit) hereby files a balance sheet as of March 31,
2000, statements of income for the three and twelve month periods ended March
31, 2000, and 1999, and notes to the financial statements as Exhibit 1 attached
hereto.
2. Credit hereby states that pursuant to the exemption set forth in Rule
52 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, it will no longer provide
information duplicative of the information contained in Form U-6B-2. Credit will
submit Form U-6B-2 quarterly in accordance with the requirements of Rule 52(c).
Such information will no longer be included with this report.
3. Credit hereby files as Exhibit 2 attached hereto the earnings coverage
for Credit's indebtedness for the period from January 1, 2000 through March 31,
2000 and Credit's capital structure at March 31, 2000. Credit hereby files as
Exhibit 3 attached hereto the twelve month average of outstanding accounts
receivable, twelve month average of accounts receivable purchases from
non-affiliated companies, and bad debt write-offs related to non-affiliated
companies during said period as of the end of each month.
4. With respect to affiliated companies, Central Power and Light Company
(CPL), Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), Southwestern Electric Power
Company (SWEPCO), and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU), Credit hereby
certifies that the allowed returns on common equity for the period from January
1, 2000 through March 31, 2000 were unchanged in all regulatory jurisdictions
from the previous certificate of notification. Credit also hereby files the
discount calculation for affiliated companies, an analysis of the allowed
returns on common equity and the factoring expense savings for affiliated
companies as shown in Exhibits 4, 5 and 6, respectively, attached hereto.
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5. With respect to Reliant Energy HL&P, formerly known as Houston Lighting
& Power Company, Credit had a twelve month average of outstanding receivable
balances for the period ending March 31, 2000 of $437,525,000. During the
quarter ended March 31, 2000 the daily maximum balance relating to the purchase
of accounts receivable from Reliant Energy HL&P was $407,661,365.
6. Credit hereby certifies it was in compliance with the terms of the
temporary relief as defined in the order issued on March 11, 1997 as shown in
Exhibit 3 attached hereto.
7. Credit hereby files as Exhibit 7 attached hereto the calculation, by
month, of the CPL finder fee attributable to the factoring of Reliant Energy
HL&P receivables by Credit.
8. Credit hereby files as Exhibit 8 attached hereto a copy of any state
regulatory commission decision or analysis addressing the effect of the
factoring of CSW System accounts receivable rates which was issued during the
period January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2000.
9. Credit hereby files as Exhibit 9 attached hereto a copy of the audited
annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1999.
10. Credit hereby files as Exhibit 10 attached hereto a copy of the
accounting system procedures and chart of accounts of Credit as maintained by
Central and South West Services, Inc.
11. Said transactions have been carried out in accordance with the terms
and conditions of, and for the purpose represented in, the Form U-1
Application-Declaration of Central and South West Corporation (CSW) and Credit,
in File No. 70-7218, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Commission's orders dated July 31, 1986, May 8, 1988, December 27, 1989, August
30, 1990, December 21, 1990, December 24, 1991, December 9, 1992, December 21,
1993, December 16, 1994, and March 11, 1997, permitting said
Application-Declaration to become effective, and the Form U-1
Application-Declaration of CSW, Central Power and Light Company and Credit, in
File No. 70-8037, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Commission's orders dated December 8, 1992 and December 29, 1992, permitting
said Application-Declaration to become effective.
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SIGNATURE
As requested by order of the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, Central and South West Corporation
has duly caused this report to be signed on the 10th day of May 2000.
By : /s/ Lawrence B. Connors
Lawrence B. Connors
Controller
CSW Credit, Inc.
Central and South West Corporation
1616 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
P.O. Box 660164
Dallas, Texas 75266-0164
Telephone (214) 777-1000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Transmission
Number Exhibit Method
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1 Unaudited balance sheet as of March 31, 2000, Electronic
unaudited statements of income for the three and
twelve month periods ended March 31, 2000, and
unaudited notes to the financial statements.
2 Earnings coverage for the period from January 1, 2000 Electronic
through March 31, 2000 and capital structure at
March 31, 2000.
3 Twelve month average as of the end of each month of Electronic
outstanding accounts receivable of affiliated and
non-affiliated companies, twelve month average as of
the end of each month of accounts receivable purchases
from non-affiliated companies, and bad debt write-offs
related to non-affiliated companies during the period
January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2000.
4 Discount calculation for affiliated companies for the Electronic
three months ended March 31, 2000.
5 Analysis of the allowed returns on common equity for Electronic
affiliated companies at March 31, 2000.
6 Factoring expense savings for the affiliated companies Electronic
for the three months ended March 31, 2000.
7 Calculation, by month, of CPL finder fee attributable Electronic
to factoring of Reliant Energy HL&P receivables during
the period January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2000.
8 Copy of any state regulatory commission decision or Electronic
analysis addressing the effect of the factoring of
CSW System accounts receivable rates issued during
the period January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2000.
9 Copy of audited annual financial statements for the Electronic
year ended December 31, 1999.
10 Copy of the accounting system procedures and chart of Electronic
accounts of Credit as maintained by Central and South
West Services, Inc.
EXHIBIT 1
Page 1 of 5
CSW CREDIT, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 2000
(Thousands, Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $9,793 612,966
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Total current assets 612,982
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OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred income taxes 4,835
Other 1,250
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Total other assets 6,085
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Total assets $ 619,067
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
------------------------------------
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short-term debt $ 555,764
Deferred credits 12,473
Accounts payable-affiliated 157
Unearned revenue 2,804
Other liabilities 1,524
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Total current liabilities 572,722
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STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
Common stock, no par; authorized 1,000 shares;
Issued and outstanding 239 shares 1
Paid-in capital 46,344
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Total stockholder's equity 46,345
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 619,067
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The accompanying notes to the financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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EXHIBIT 1
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31
(Thousands, Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
2000 1999 2000 1999
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES $ 19,566 $ 19,100 $ 89,939 $ 86,745
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Interest 9,276 8,672 42,314 42,625
Provision for bad debts 5,966 5,399 26,589 22,647
Credit line fees 419 197 1,462 900
General and administrative 467 472 1,957 1,644
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
16,128 14,740 72,322 67,816
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
OPERATING INCOME 3,438 4,360 17,617 18,929
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
OTHER INCOME AND (DEDUCTIONS):
Interest income 84 - 293 3
Tax benefit of parent company loss 31 81 261 331
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
115 81 554 334
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INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 3,553 4,441 18,171 19,263
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES:
Current 891 7 7,685 7,715
Deferred 342 1,519 (1,417) (1,089)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1,233 1,526 6,268 6,626
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
NET INCOME $ 2,320 $ 2,915 $ 11,903 $ 12,637
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to the financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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EXHIBIT 1
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2000 AND 1999
(Unaudited)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Organization
CSW Credit, Inc. (Company) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Central and South
West Corporation (CSW or Parent Company), whose primary business is to purchase,
without recourse, the accounts receivable of certain CSW subsidiary companies
and non-affiliated companies. Revenue from affiliated companies for the quarters
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 were $7.6 million and $7.7 million respectively.
Significant accounting policies are summarized below:
Revenue recognition
Revenues are generally recorded for the difference between the face amount of
the receivables purchased and the purchase price.
Allowance for doubtful accounts
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at a level which
reflects the amount of receivables not reasonably expected to be collected. The
allowance is determined principally on the basis of collection experience.
Receivables are written off when they are determined to be uncollectable.
Federal income taxes
The Company, together with affiliated companies, files a consolidated Federal
income tax return and participates in a tax sharing agreement with the other
members of the CSW System. Federal income tax expense resulted in an effective
rate of 34% and 33% for the quarters ended March 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively.
Deferred income taxes resulted primarily from the differences between book and
tax deductions for bad debt expense. The Company also recognizes the tax benefit
of operating losses allocated by the Parent Company to CSW Credit. The Internal
Revenue Code provides for tax deductions for bad debts when they are charged
off.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are considered to be highly liquid debt instruments purchased
with a maturity of three months or less. Accordingly, the Company's temporary
cash investments are considered cash equivalents.
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EXHIBIT 1
Page 4 of 5
Related party transactions
Central and South West Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW,
provides administrative services to the Company and is reimbursed for the cost
of such services. These services were provided at a cost of $281,000 and
$272,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2000 and 1999.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue, and expenses
reported in the accompanying financial statements. The estimates and assumptions
used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon management's
evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassification
Certain financial statement items have been reclassified to conform to the 2000
presentation.
Basis of Accounting
These financial statements were prepared using the accrual method of accounting.
2. REGULATION:
The Company is subject to regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended. The SEC
has approved the Company's method of calculating the discount associated with
the purchase of CSW subsidiary companies' accounts receivable.
3. SHORT-TERM DEBT:
The Company issues commercial paper that is secured by the assignment of its
receivables. The weighted average interest rate for the quarters ended March 31,
2000 and 1999 was 5.91% and 5.10% respectively. At March 31, 2000, the Company
had a revolving credit agreement aggregating $1.2 billion to back up its
commercial paper program. At March 31, 2000, there were no borrowings under the
revolving credit agreement. At March 31, 2000 and 1999, the amounts of
commercial paper outstanding were approximately $556 million and $567 million,
respectively.
4. RELIANT ENERGY HL&P:
The Company entered into an agreement with Reliant Energy HL&P (formerly Houston
Lighting & Power Company) to purchase substantially all of its utility
receivables. During the quarters ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, the Company had
average Reliant Energy HL&P receivable balances of $349,347,000 and
$392,917,000, respectively.
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EXHIBIT 1
Page 5 of 5
Prior to March 11, 1997, the Company was subject to a SEC restriction (50%
Restriction) which required the average amount of non-affiliated accounts
receivable outstanding to be less than the average amount of affiliated accounts
receivable outstanding for the previous twelve calendar months. The Company
received SEC authority to sell excess Reliant Energy HL&P receivables to third
parties in order to maintain the Company's compliance with the 50% Restriction.
On March 11, 1997, the SEC issued an order granting the Company temporary relief
from the 50% Restriction. Under the order, the Company may purchase up to $450
million in receivables from Reliant Energy HL&P and up to $100 million from
other non-affiliated utility companies, based on a twelve-month rolling average.
This relief has been granted through December 31, 2000. At March 31, 2000, the
Company was in compliance with the provisions set forth by the SEC under the
terms of the temporary relief.
5. UNEARNED INCOME AND DEFERRED CREDITS:
When receivables are factored, a discount rate is applied. A portion of the
discount rate is related to the carrying cost of the receivables, which
approximates the related cost of administration and handling. This rate is
applied when the receivables are initially factored. To appropriately match the
revenue received for the carrying of the receivables to their associated costs,
a part of this income is deferred until the costs are recognized. In addition to
the carrying cost component, an agency fee is applied to receivables. The agency
revenue is also deferred, and is shown as deferred credits on the balance sheet.
6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term debt
The fair value equals the carrying amount as stated on the balance sheets
because of the short maturity of those instruments.
EXHIBIT 2
CSW CREDIT, INC.
EARNINGS COVERAGE
(Thousands, except ratios)
2000
January February March
Net Income $880 $776 $664
Income Taxes 468 412 353
Tax Benefit of Parent
Company Loss (10) (10) (11)
Interest Expense/
Credit Line Fees 3,596 3,043 3,056
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Earnings $4,934 $4,221 $4,062
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Interest Expense/ $3,596 $3,043 $3,056
Credit Line Fees
Ratio of Earnings
To Fixed Charges 1.37 1.39 1.33
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
March 31, 2000
(Thousands)
Short-term Debt $555,764 92.3%
Common Equity 46,345 7.7%
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Total $602,109 100%
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EXHIBIT 3
Page 1 of 2
CSW CREDIT, INC.
AVERAGE MONTHLY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BALANCES
USING 50% RESTRICTION
(Thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Twelve Months Twelve Months Twelve Months
Ended Ended Ended
January 31, 2000 February 29, 2000 March 31, 2000
---------------- ---------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
AFFILIATES
- -----------------------
CPL $ 136,857 $ 135,694 $ 135,823
PSO 77,209 76,916 77,096
SWEPCO 96,514 96,180 95,611
WTU 43,028 42,009 41,206
---------------- ---------------- ------------------
Total Affiliates: $ 353,608 $ 350,799 $ 349,736
================ ================ ==================
NON-AFFILIATES
- -----------------------
Texas - New Mexico Power $ 57,237 $ 57,055 $ 56,793
Reliant Energy HL&P 444,570 440,576 437,525
---------------- ---------------- ------------------
$ 501,807 $ 497,631 $ 494,318
---------------- ---------------- ------------------
Reliant Energy HL&P Receivables
sold to Third parties 0 0 0
---------------- ---------------- ------------------
Total Non-Affiliates: $ 501,807 $ 497,631 $ 494,318
================ ================ ==================
Over/(Under) 50% Restriction $ 148,199 $ 146,832 $ 144,582
================ ================ ==================
</TABLE>
AVERAGE MONTHLY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE PURCHASES
USING TEMPORARY RELIEF PROVISIONS
(Thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Twelve Months Twelve Months Twelve Months
Ended Ended Ended
January 31, 2000 February 29, 2000 March 31, 2000
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OTHER NON-AFFILIATES:
Texas - New Mexico Power $ 43,157 $ 43,948 $ 43,253
Temporary Relief Provision 100,000 100,000 100,000
--------------- --------------- ------------------
Over/(Under) Temporary Relief
Provision $ (56,843) $ (56,052) $ (56,747)
================ =============== ==================
Reliant Energy HL&P $ 363,342 $ 365,993 $ 367,702
- -------------------
Temporary Relief Provision 450,000 450,000 450,000
---------------- --------------- ------------------
Over/(Under) Temporary Relief
Provision $ (86,658) $ (84,007) $ (82,298)
================ =============== ==================
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 3
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
BAD DEBT WRITE-OFFS
(Thousands)
January 31, 2000 February 29, 2000 March 31, 2000
---------------- ----------------- ---------------
NON-AFFILIATES
- ----------------------
Texas - New Mexico Power $ 279 $ 35 $ 78
Reliant Energy HL&P 1,480 1,082 708
----------------- ----------------- ---------------
Total Non-Affiliates: $ 1,759 $ 1,117 $ 786
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EXHIBIT 4
Page 1 of 4
CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
DISCOUNT CALCULATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Retail Wholesale
-------- --------
Weighted Cost of Capital (Annualized) 0.064886 0.065362
Average Days Outstanding 42.11 20.43
-------- --------
Weighted Cost of Capital (Average
Days Outstanding) 0.007487 0.003660
Collection Experience Factor 0.004991 0.000000
Agency Fee Rate 0.020000 0.020000
-------- --------
Total Discount Factor 0.032478 0.023660
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ASSUMPTIONS
INTEREST RATE 5.9048%
RETAIL ROCE 10.9000%
WHOLESALE ROCE 11.4900%
TAX RATE 38.0000%
DEBT RATIO 95.0000%
EQUITY RATIO 5.0000%
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EXHIBIT 4
Page 2 of 4
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA
DISCOUNT CALCULATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Retail Wholesale
-------- --------
Weighted Cost of Capital (Annualized) 0.064967 0.065362
Average Days Outstanding 46.25 32.82
-------- --------
Weighted Cost of Capital (Average
Days Outstanding) 0.008233 0.005878
Collection Experience Factor 0.001990 0.000000
Agency Fee Rate 0.020000 0.020000
-------- --------
Total Discount Factor 0.030223 0.025878
======== ========
ASSUMPTIONS
INTEREST RATE
5.9048%
RETAIL ROCE 11.0000%
WHOLESALE ROCE 11.4900%
TAX RATE 38.0000%
DEBT RATIO 95.0000%
EQUITY RATIO 5.0000%
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EXHIBIT 4
Page 3 of 4
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
DISCOUNT CALCULATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Arkansas Louisiana Texas Wholesale
-------- --------- -------- ---------
Weighted Cost of Capital (Annualized) 0.064765 0.065048 0.068757 0.065362
Average Days Outstanding 45.49 51.13 34.17 30.14
-------- --------- -------- ---------
Weighted Cost of Capital
(Average Days Outstanding) 0.008069 0.009109 0.006434 0.005399
Collection Experience Factor 0.003409 0.003073 0.003170 0.000000
Agency Fee Rate 0.020000 0.020000 0.020000 0.020000
-------- --------- -------- ---------
Total Discount Factor 0.031478 0.032182 0.029604 0.025399
======== ========= ======== =========
ASSUMPTIONS
INTEREST RATE 5.9048% 5.9048% 5.9048%
ROCE 10.7500% 11.1000% 15.7000% 11.4900%
TAX RATE 38.0000% 38.0000% 38.0000%
DEBT RATIO 95.0000% 95.0000% 95.0000%
EQUITY RATIO 5.0000% 5.0000% 5.0000%
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EXHIBIT 4
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WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY
DISCOUNT CALCULATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Retail Wholesale
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Weighted Cost of Capital (Annualized) 0.065269 0.065362
Average Days Outstanding 31.01 32.32
-------- ---------
Weighted Cost of Capital (Average
Days Outstanding) 0.005547 0.005790
Collection Experience Factor 0.003367 0.000000
Agency Fee Rate 0.020000 0.020000
-------- ---------
Total Discount Factor 0.028914 0.025790
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ASSUMPTIONS
INTEREST RATE 5.9048%
RETAIL ROCE 11.3750%
WHOLESALE ROCE 11.4900%
TAX RATE 38.0000%
DEBT RATIO 95.0000%
EQUITY RATIO 5.0000%
EXHIBIT 5
CSW CREDIT, INC.
ALLOWED RETURNS ON COMMON EQUITY
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
ALLOWED
RETURN
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CPL
- RETAIL 10.900%
- WHOLESALE 11.490%
PSO
- RETAIL 11.000%
- WHOLESALE 11.490%
SWEPCO
- ARKANSAS 10.750%
- LOUISIANA 11.100%
- TEXAS 15.700%
- WHOLESALE 11.490%
WTU
- RETAIL 11.375%
- WHOLESALE 11.490%
EXHIBIT 6
CSW CREDIT, INC.
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
FACTORING EXPENSE SAVINGS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
(Thousands)
20% 5%
EQUITY EQUITY SAVINGS
-------- --------- -----------
CPL $2,314 $1,821 $493
PSO 1,386 1,088 298
SWEPCO 1,848 1,389 459
WTU 579 450 129
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TOTAL $6,127 $4,748 $1,379
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EXHIBIT 7
Page 1 of 3
CSW CREDIT, INC.
FACTORING OF RELIANT ENERGY HL&P RECEIVABLES
CALCULATION OF CPL FINDER FEE
Reliant
Energy HL&P
Receivables Finder Fee Finder Fee
Date Balance Rate Amount
------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
1 January 2000 $393,136,931.17 0.000036 $ 14,153
2 January 2000 393,136,931.17 0.000036 14,153
3 January 2000 396,458,100.80 0.000036 14,272
4 January 2000 398,865,994.70 0.000036 14,359
5 January 2000 404,722,297.30 0.000036 14,570
6 January 2000 407,661.365.30 0.000036 14,676
7 January 2000 402,881,280.73 0.000036 14,504
8 January 2000 402,881,280.73 0.000036 14,504
9 January 2000 402,881,280.73 0.000036 14,504
10 January 2000 397,472,855.86 0.000036 14,309
11 January 2000 389,074,690.44 0.000036 14,007
12 January 2000 392,740,226.41 0.000036 14,139
13 January 2000 395,728,200.81 0.000036 14,246
14 January 2000 395,526,839.30 0.000036 14,239
15 January 2000 395,526,839.30 0.000036 14,239
16 January 2000 395,526,839.30 0.000036 14,239
17 January 2000 395,526,839.30 0.000036 14,239
18 January 2000 384,833,634.42 0.000037 14,239
19 January 2000 379,368,016.05 0.000036 13,657
20 January 2000 376,272,598.21 0.000037 13,922
21 January 2000 370,354,895.26 0.000037 13,703
22 January 2000 370,354,895.26 0.000037 13,703
23 January 2000 370,354,895.26 0.000037 13,703
24 January 2000 362,917,516.25 0.000037 13,428
25 January 2000 355,332,358.27 0.000037 13,147
26 January 2000 355,508,624.97 0.000037 13,154
27 January 2000 352,905,115.63 0.000037 13,057
28 January 2000 351,096,344.44 0.000037 12,991
29 January 2000 351,096,344.44 0.000037 12,991
30 January 2000 351,096,344.44 0.000037 12,991
31 January 2000 353,757,251.28 0.000037 13,089
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January 2000 $ 431,126
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EXHIBIT 7
Page 2 of 3
CSW CREDIT, INC.
FACTORING OF RELIANT ENERGY HL&P RECEIVABLES
CALCULATION OF CPL FINDER FEE
Reliant
Energy HL&P
Receivables Finder Fee Finder Fee
Date Balance Rate Amount
--------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------
1 February 2000 $351,784,798.81 0.000037 $13,016
2 February 2000 349,494,050.73 0.000036 12,582
3 February 2000 346,734,309.31 0.000037 12,829
4 February 2000 348,669,496.79 0.000037 12,901
5 February 2000 348,669,496.79 0.000037 12,901
6 February 2000 348,669,496.79 0.000037 12,901
7 February 2000 344,696,969.46 0.000037 12,754
8 February 2000 343,683,866.23 0.000037 12,716
9 February 2000 348,830,219.59 0.000037 12,907
10 February 2000 349,253,935.52 0.000037 12,922
11 February 2000 354,569,466.30 0.000037 13,119
12 February 2000 354,569,466.30 0.000037 13,119
13 February 2000 354,569,466.30 0.000037 13,119
14 February 2000 355,520,758.17 0.000037 13,154
15 February 2000 355,030,812.48 0.000037 13,136
16 February 2000 356,038,986.32 0.000037 13,173
17 February 2000 355,871,793.81 0.000037 13,167
18 February 2000 353,241,763.23 0.000037 13,070
19 February 2000 353,241,763.23 0.000037 13,070
20 February 2000 353,241,763.23 0.000037 13,070
21 February 2000 353,241,763.23 0.000037 13,070
22 February 2000 338,803,310.92 0.000037 12,536
23 February 2000 338,341,887.39 0.000037 12,519
24 February 2000 335,828,197.08 0.000037 12,426
25 February 2000 338,222,061.24 0.000037 12,514
26 February 2000 338,222,061.24 0.000037 12,514
27 February 2000 338,222,061.24 0.000037 12,514
28 February 2000 339,457,287.12 0.000037 12,560
29 February 2000 335,008,395.41 0.000036 12,060
---------------
February 2000 $ 372,340
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EXHIBIT 7
Page 3 of 3
CSW CREDIT, INC.
FACTORING OF RELIANT ENERGY HL&P RECEIVABLES
CALCULATION OF CPL FINDER FEE
Reliant
Energy HL&P
Receivables Finder Fee Finder Fee
Date Balance Rate Amount
----------------- ---------------- -------------- --------------
1 March 2000 $339,513,414.91 0.000036 $12,222
2 March 2000 329,349,503.50 0.000037 12,186
3 March 2000 311,356,017.35 0.000037 11,520
4 March 2000 311,356,017.35 0.000037 11,520
5 March 2000 311,356,017.35 0.000037 11,520
6 March 2000 299,765,453.89 0.000037 11,091
7 March 2000 315,672,546.41 0.000037 11,680
8 March 2000 309,062,781.65 0.000037 11,435
9 March 2000 309,909,490.27 0.000037 11,467
10 March 2000 326,524,999.79 0.000037 12,081
11 March 2000 326,524,999.79 0.000037 12,081
12 March 2000 326,524,999.79 0.000037 12,081
13 March 2000 325,337,289.65 0.000036 11,712
14 March 2000 327,533,159.55 0.000036 11,791
15 March 2000 326,603,618.52 0.000036 11,758
16 March 2000 328,398,329.66 0.000036 11,822
17 March 2000 330,519,214.11 0.000036 11,899
18 March 2000 330,519,214.11 0.000036 11,899
19 March 2000 330,519,214.11 0.000036 11,899
20 March 2000 330,400,040.21 0.000036 11,894
21 March 2000 321,883,922.05 0.000036 11,588
22 March 2000 322,367,219.19 0.000036 11,605
23 March 2000 309,689,852.32 0.000036 11,149
24 March 2000 308,388,171.70 0.000036 11,102
25 March 2000 308,388,171.70 0.000036 11,102
26 March 2000 308,388,171.70 0.000036 11,102
27 March 2000 310,400,354.92 0.000036 11,174
28 March 2000 307,061,042.18 0.000036 11,054
29 March 2000 306,587,761.34 0.000036 11,037
30 March 2000 306,809,781.96 0.000036 11,045
31 March 2000 313,061,260.89 0.000036 11,270
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March 2000 $ 358,789
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EXHIBIT 8
STATE REGULATORY COMMISSION DECISIONS OR ANALYSES
During the period from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2000 there were no
state regulatory commission decisions or analyses issued which addressed the
effect of the factoring of CSW system accounts receivable rates.
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
TOGETHER WITH REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of CSW Credit, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of CSW Credit, Inc. (a Delaware
corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Central and South West Corporation)
as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related statements of income,
stockholder's equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of CSW Credit, Inc. as of December
31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 25, 2000
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
(Thousands)
1999 1998
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REVENUES $ 89,473 $ 84,784
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Interest 41,710 42,658
Provision for bad debts 26,022 21,382
Credit line fees 1,241 881
General and administrative 1,960 1,491
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70,933 66,412
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OPERATING INCOME 18,540 18,372
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OTHER INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS:
Interest income 209 6
Tax benefit of parent company loss 311 323
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520 329
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INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 19,060 18,701
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FEDERAL INCOME TAXES:
Current 6,801 8,148
Deferred (239) (1,716)
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6,562 6,432
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NET INCOME $ 12,498 $ 12,269
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The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
(Thousands)
1999 1998
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 107,671 $ 59
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $ 10,769 and $ 10,085
as of December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. 715,996 834,355
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Total current assets 823,667 834,414
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred income taxes 5,177 4,937
Other 3,406 2,829
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Total other assets 8,583 7,766
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Total assets $ 832,250 $ 842,180
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short-term debt $ 754,287 $ 748,729
Deferred credits 14,518 17,134
Accounts payable - affiliated 4,021 6,008
Unearned revenue 3,238 4,408
Other liabilities 771 944
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Total current liabilities 776,835 777,223
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
Common stock, no par; authorized 1,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 246 and 259 shares
as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively 1 1
Paid-in capital 55,414 64,956
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Total stockholder's equity 55,415 64,957
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 832,250 $ 842,180
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The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
(Thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED STOCKHOLDER'S
STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1997 $ 1 $ 54,173 - $ 54,174
Capital contributions - 10,783 - 10,783
Net income - - 12,269 12,269
Common stock dividends - - (12,269) (12,269)
----------- ----------- ------------ -------------
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1998 $ 1 $ 64,956 $ - $ 64,956
Capital contributions - (9,542) - (9,542)
Net income - - 12,498 12,498
Common stock dividends - - (12,498) (12,498)
----------- ----------- ------------ -------------
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1999 $ 1 $ 55,414 $ - $ 55,415
=========== =========== ============ =============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
(Thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 12,498 $ 12,269
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities-
Changes in assets and liabilities-
Accounts Receivable 118,359 (128,158)
Deferred income taxes (240) (1,591)
Other assets (577) 1,627
Deferred credits (2,616) 2,824
Accounts payable - affiliated (1,987) 2,554
Unearned revenue (1,170) (168)
Other liabilities (175) 7
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Net cash used in operating activities 124,092 (110,636)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Change in short-term debt 5,558 112,179
Capital contributions (9,542) 10,783
Payment of dividends (12,496) (12,318)
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Net cash provided by financing activities (16,480) 110,644
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INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 107,612 8
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 59 51
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 107,671 $ 59
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Interest paid $ 43,528 $ 43,253
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Income taxes paid $ 8,780 $ 6,576
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Organization
CSW Credit, Inc. (the "Company") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Central and
South West Corporation (CSW or the Parent Company), whose primary business is to
purchase, without recourse, the accounts receivable of certain CSW subsidiary
companies and non-affiliated companies. Revenue from affiliated companies in
1999 and 1998 were $34.2 million and $33.5 million, respectively. Significant
accounting policies are summarized below:
Revenue recognition
Revenues are generally recorded for the difference between the face amount of
the receivables purchased and the purchase price.
Allowance for doubtful accounts
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at a level which
reflects the amount of receivables not reasonably expected to be collected. The
allowance is determined principally on the basis of collection experience.
Receivables are written off when they are determined to be uncollectable.
Federal income taxes
The Company, together with affiliated companies, files a consolidated Federal
income tax return and participates in a tax sharing agreement with the other
members of the CSW system. Federal income tax expense resulted in effective
rates of 33% for both 1999 and 1998.
Deferred income taxes resulted primarily from the differences between book and
tax deductions for bad debt expense. The company also recognizes the tax benefit
of operating losses allocated by the parent company to CSW Credit. The Internal
Revenue Code provides for tax deductions for bad debts when they are charged
off.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are considered to be highly liquid debt instruments purchased
with a maturity of three months or less. Accordingly, the Company's temporary
cash investments are considered cash equivalents. As of December 31, 1999, the
Company's cash and cash equivalents were approximately $107.7 million. This
reserve was established prior to year-end as part of the Company's year 2000
preparedness.
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Related party transactions
Central and South West Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW,
provides administrative services to the Company and is reimbursed for the cost
of such services. These services were provided at a cost of $1,078,000 and
$871,000 in 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue, and expenses
reported in the accompanying financial statements. The estimates and assumptions
used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon management's
evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of financial
statements. Actual results realized may differ from these estimates.
Reclassification
Certain financial statement items have been reclassified to conform to the 1999
presentation.
Basis of Accounting
These financial statements were prepared using the accrual method of accounting.
2. REGULATION:
The Company is subject to regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended. The SEC
has approved the Company's method of calculating the discount associated with
the purchase of CSW subsidiary companies' accounts receivable.
3. SHORT-TERM DEBT:
The Company issues commercial paper that is secured by the assignment of its
receivables. The weighted average interest rate for 1999 and 1998 was 5.27% and
5.60% respectively. At December 31, 1999, the Company had a revolving credit
agreement aggregating $1.2 billion dollars to back up its commercial paper
program. The revolving credit agreement expires June 23, 2000. At December 31,
1999, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit agreement. At December
31, 1999 and 1998, the amounts of commercial paper outstanding were
approximately $754 million and $649 million, respectively.
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4. Houston Lighting & Power Company:
The Company entered into an agreement with Reliant Energy HL&P (formerly Houston
Lighting & Power Company) to purchase substantially all of its utility
receivables. During the twelve months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, the
Company had average HLP receivables of $448,465,000 and $439,793,000,
respectively.
Prior to March 11, 1997, the Company was subject to a SEC restriction (50%
Restriction) which required the average amount of non-affiliated accounts
receivable outstanding to be less than the average amount of affiliated accounts
receivable outstanding for the previous twelve calendar months. The Company
received SEC authority to sell excess HLP receivables to third parties in order
to maintain the Company's compliance with the 50% Restriction.
On March 11, 1997, the SEC issued an order granting the Company temporary relief
from the 50% Restriction. The SEC restriction limits the twelve-month rolling
average of HLP receivables to $450 million and $100 million for other
non-affiliated companies. This relief has been granted through December 31,
2000. At December 31, 1999, the Company was in compliance with the provisions
set forth by the SEC under the terms of the temporary relief.
5. UNEARNED INCOME AND DEFERRED CREDITS:
When receivables are factored, a discount rate is applied. A portion of this
rate is related to the carrying cost of the receivables, which approximates the
related cost of administration and handling. This rate is applied when the
receivables are initially factored. To appropriately match the revenue received
for the carrying of the receivables to their associated costs, a part of this
income is deferred until the costs are recognized. In addition to the carrying
cost component, an agency fee is applied to receivables. The agency revenue is
also deferred, and is shown as deferred credits on the balance sheet.
6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term debt
The fair value equals the carrying amount as stated on the balance sheets
because of the short maturity of those instruments.
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
Standard Accounts - Quick Reference
BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS (1310-2820)
Description Account Number
Assets
Cash 1310.XXXX
Cash 1310.0100
Temporary Cash Investments 1360.XXXX
Temporary Investments 1360.0100
Notes Receivable 1410.XXXX
Interest Receivable 1410.5000
Due From Broker 1410.7100
Other Accounts Receivable 1430.XXXX
Accounts Receivable 1430.4700
Factored Unbilled Accounts Receivable 1430.4900
Accumulated Provision for Uncollectable Accounts - Credit 1440.XXXX
Allowance for Bad Debt 1440.0100
Accounts Receivable from Associated Companies 1460.XXXX
A/R - Associated Companies 1460.1000
A/R - Allocated Corp Federal Income Tax 1460.6000
Prepayments 1650.XXXX
Prepayments Credit Line Fees 1650.0200
Prepayments Interest 1650.0300
Prepayments Taxes 1650.6200
Liabilities
Common Stock Issued 2010.XXXX
Common Stock 2010.0000
Miscellaneous Paid-in Capital 2110.XXXX
Paid-in Capital 2110.0000
Appropriated Retained Earnings 2150.XXXX
Retained Earnings 2150.0100
Notes Payable 2310.XXXX
Commercial Paper 2310.0100
Notes Payable to Associated Companies 2330.XXXX
Accounts Payable to Associated Companies 2340.XXXX
Accounts Payable - CSW 2340.1000
Accounts Payable - Associated 2340.4900
Accounts Payable - CSWS 2340.9900
Taxes Accrued 2360.XXXX
Accrued Taxes Payable 2360.0100
Accrued Franchise Tax Payable 2360.0300
Interest Accrued 2370.XXXX
Credit Line Fees Payable 2370.8801
Dividends Declared 2380.XXXX
Accrued Dividend Payable - CSW 2380.0100
Other Deferred Credits 2530.XXXX
Deferred Credits 2530.0100
Unearned Revenue 2530.0200
Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes - Other Property 2820.XXXX
Deferred Federal Income Taxes 2820.0200
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
Standard Accounts - Quick Reference
INCOME STATEMENT ACCOUNTS (4081-9302)
Description Account Number
Revenues
Miscellaneous Nonoperating Income 4210.XXXX
Interest Income 4210.0100
Miscellaneous Income 4210.9000
Miscellaneous Service Revenues 4510.XXXX
Rating Fee Revenue 4510.0100
Unearned Revenue 4510.0200
IPA/Analysis Fee Revenue 4510.0300
Bad Debt Revenue 4510.0400
Agency Fee Revenue 4510.0500
Carrying Cost Revenue 4510.0600
Credit Line Fee Revenue 4510.0700
Expenses
Taxes Other than Income Taxes - Utility Operating Income 4081.XXXX
Franchise Tax Expense 4081.0000
Income Taxes - Utility Operating Income 4091.XXXX
Income Tax Expense 4091.0000
Deferred Income Tax Expense 4100.XXXX
Income Tax Expense 4100.0000
Other Deductions 4265.XXXX
Allocated Corp Federal Income Taxes 4265.7000
Other Interest Expense 4310.XXXX
Interest Expense 4310.0100
Interest Expense - Bank of New York 4310.0200
Uncollectable Accounts 9040.XXXX
Bad Debt Expense 9040.0100
Office Supplies and Expenses 9210.XXXX
IPA/Analysis Fee Expense 9210.2400
Outside Services Employed 9230.XXXX
Outside Services - Legal 9230.7420
Miscellaneous General Expenses 9302.XXXX
Credit Line Expense 9302.1000
Rating Fee Expense 9302.1900
Miscellaneous General Expense 9302.9000
Business Normalization Expense 9302.9100
CSWS Allocations 9302.9900
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CSW CREDIT, INC.
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
CSW Credit, Inc. (Credit), a wholly owned subsidiary of Central and South West
Corporation (CSW), was formed for the purpose of providing a low-cost financing
source for utilities through factoring utility accounts receivable
(receivables). Credit purchases receivables at a discount enabling its customers
to collect their money the same day they deliver its utility service.
Each company selling (factoring) its receivables to Credit has executed a
"Purchase Agreement" and an "Agency Agreement" which outlines how the basic
transactions take place. The Purchase Agreement and Agency Agreement may be
terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
Credit's affiliated customers are Central Power and Light Company (CPL), Public
Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU). Credit's non-affiliated customers are
Reliant Energy HL&P (formerly Houston Lighting and Power Company) and Texas-New
Mexico Power Company (TNP). The affiliate and non-affiliate customers are
individually known as "Seller" and collectively known as "Sellers."
Credit is authorized to purchase, without recourse, certain receivables arising
from the sale and delivery of electricity, gas and other related services in the
Seller's ordinary course of business. The price Credit pays the Seller for the
receivables is the dollar amount of receivables less a discount (purchase
price). The determination of the discount is based upon Credit's cost of
financing, the Seller's collection experience and an agency fee.
The Seller has agreed through the Agency Agreement to service, administer and
collect such receivables on behalf of Credit. As long as the Seller acts as the
agent, Credit agrees to pay the Seller an agent collection fee. Payment of the
agent collection fee shall be made simultaneously with collections, by deducting
the fee from funds owed to Credit for receivables collected.
The data received from the Seller must be accurate and timely received. Any
delays or inaccurate information affects the cash exchanged between the Seller
and Credit; therefore, it is critical to Credit's operation that the Seller
provide accurate and timely information. The Seller has also agreed to maintain
individual customer records that support the factored receivables and the
collection of those receivables. These records are available to Credit for
examination and analysis.
The following procedures outline the transactions that take place and the
accounting for these transactions. The detailed sections describe procedures for
Credit as performed by Central and South West Services (CSWS), CSWS
Treasury-Cash Management (CSWS Cash Management), CSWS Accounting, CSWS
Regulatory Reporting and the Sellers. As required by Securities Exchange
Commission (SEC) Order, Credit utilizes the excess capacity of CSWS employees to
handle its operations.
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INITIAL TRANSACTION
The initial transaction between Credit and the Seller is based on the
receivables and allowance for bad debts recorded on the Seller's books at an
agreed upon date. The amount of receivables purchased by Credit is determined by
applying the carrying cost portion and agency fee portion of the discount rate
factor to the balance of receivables less the balance of the allowance for bad
debts. Credit will remit the net transaction amount to the Seller on the initial
transaction date by wire transfer. Credit records on its books the amount of
gross receivables and the allowance for bad debts.
DAILY TRANSACTIONS
Information Received From Sellers
Automated Billings
These are the amounts of gross receivables billed by the Seller each day. This
information is provided by state jurisdiction and further broken down by retail
and wholesale designation. The information is provided the morning after the
actual billing date. The discounts and purchase price are calculated and
verified with the Seller.
Automated Collections
These amounts include all collections of receivables and billing adjustments
that change the amounts due from customers. This information is provided by
state jurisdiction and further broken down by retail and wholesale designation.
The information is provided the morning after the collections are processed. The
collections are subtracted from the purchase price to determine the net cash
transaction for the day and the balance of purchased receivables.
Manual Billings
Some of the large wholesale customers served are not billed on an automated
system. Therefore, it is necessary for the Seller to report these "manual
billings" separately to Credit. These transactions are reported to Credit the
day after they occur. These transactions are summarized with the automated
billings before a purchase price is determined.
Manual Collections
For accounts that are manually billed, collections are reported to Credit as
they occur. These amounts are combined with the automated collections to
determine the net cash transaction and the balance of purchased receivables.
Unbilled Revenues & Estimated Billings Sold
Unbilled revenues represent receivables created by the delivery of electricity
to customers which the customer is legally obligated to pay, and is recorded on
the customer's meter but has not yet been billed by the Seller. Credit purchases
both billed and unbilled receivables as stipulated in the Purchase Agreement.
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Credit's approach to purchasing unbilled revenues is to purchase on a daily
basis a portion of all billing cycles for an upcoming month. When the actual
cycle billing occurs, an adjustment is made to that day's transaction for the
difference between the amount previously purchased for that cycle and the actual
billing. Estimates of unbilled revenues are based upon the Seller's projected
billings and historical cycle billings adjusted for any known changes.
Other Manual Adjustments
Other manual adjustments are periodically necessary to correct previous
transactions. These adjustments are timely reported to Credit. These amounts are
included with the items discussed above in the determination of the purchase
price and the net cash transaction for the current day's transaction.
Daily Procedures Performed by CSWS Cash Management
Determination of Face Amount Purchased
The dollar amount of receivables purchased by Credit from the Seller is known as
the "face amount purchased." The face amount purchased consists of the Seller's
daily cycle billings plus daily unbilled revenues minus unbilled revenues
previously purchased for the current day's billing cycle.
Determination of Discount Rate
The purchase price Credit pays to the Seller is the face amount purchased,
reduced by the discount rate. The discount taken compensates Credit for costs
associated with financing and recovering receivables purchased without recourse.
Three components determine the discount rate:
- - carrying cost component
- - collection experience component
- - agency fee component
Each of these components is described below.
Carrying Cost Component
The carrying cost component compensates Credit for its cost of carrying the
receivables it purchases. For purposes of calculating this portion of the
discount, Credit assumes certain debt and equity ratios for each Seller,
currently as follows:
Seller Debt Equity
------ ---- ------
Affiliated Companies 95% 5%
TNP 100% 0%
HLP 80% 20%
The calculation of this component consists of three factors:
- - Debt factor - Compensates Credit for its interest cost in obtaining funding
from external sources. The calculation consists of multiplying the daily
interest cost incurred by Credit by the appropriate debt ratios.
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- - Equity factor - Provides a return to Credit for the equity that is provided
by CSW. The calculation consists of multiplying the allowed return on equity
by the appropriate equity ratios and then dividing by the tax effect (1 - tax
rate) to allow for income taxes. The return on equity that the SEC allows for
the purchase of retail receivables is based on the allowed equity returns of
the Seller as approved by its respective state commission. For affiliated
wholesale receivables, the SEC allows Credit a return on equity equal to the
weighted average retail returns on equity for the affiliate companies.
- - Average days outstanding factor - Average days outstanding are computed for
each state jurisdiction and further broken down by retail and wholesale
designation. The average days outstanding is calculated and reset monthly on
the fifth business day by dividing the average daily balance of outstanding
receivables by average receivables purchased per day, based on the previous
month's transactions.
The carrying cost component is determined by adding the debt factor and the
equity factor to determine the overall annual carrying cost charge. This annual
carrying cost charge is divided by 365, except HLP which is 360, to get a daily
rate which is then multiplied by the average days outstanding factor to
determine the carrying cost component.
Collection Experience Component
The collection experience component compensates Credit for uncollectable
receivables and is calculated and reset monthly on the fifth business day. The
component is calculated by dividing the net amount of receivables charged-off
over the last 12 months by the amount of receivables purchased for the same time
period. The net amount of receivables charged-off is the dollar amount
charged-off as uncollectable less any recoveries previously charged-off plus an
excess of 90-day past due receivables (90-day surcharge). The 90-day surcharge
penalizes the Seller's failure to charge-off a receivable by adding excessive
aged accounts to the collection experience factoring rate.
Agency Fee Component
The agency fee component provides Credit with additional protection from
excessive charge-offs. At the time receivables are purchased, 2% of the face
amount purchased is withheld from the Seller until collection. Upon collection
of the receivables, Credit returns the 2% held back to the Seller. If the
Seller's net charge-offs become excessive, the portion of the net monthly
charge-off that exceeds the charge-off limit will be withheld for 12 months. The
charge-off limit is 1% of the sum of the last 12 months' collections divided by
12.
Daily Transactions Summary
The face amount purchased from the Seller is multiplied by the discount rate to
get the discount amount. The total discount amount is subtracted from the total
face amount purchased resulting in the price Credit pays the Seller for the
receivables. The amount collected from the customers is subtracted from the
purchase price to get the net cash transaction for the day.
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The amount billed, purchase price, amount collected and net cash transactions
are confirmed with the Seller. The net cash transactions are then authorized to
be wire transferred between the bank accounts of the Seller and Credit. Cash
transactions are netted to avoid multiple daily wires between Credit and the
Seller.
OTHER TRANSACTIONS
Determination of Carrying Cost Variance Payment
On the fifth business day of each month, the charges assessed the Seller are
adjusted through the Carrying Cost Variance Payment. At month-end Credit
calculates the carrying cost revenue that is recognized for the current month
and compares it to the incurred service fee. The service fee is calculated by
multiplying the daily outstanding receivables balances by the daily financing
rate incurred by Credit.
If the carrying cost revenue recognized is greater than the service fee, Credit
owes the Seller the excess carrying cost revenue collected. If the carrying cost
revenue recognized is less than the service fee, the Seller owes Credit
additional carrying cost revenue. This transaction takes place on the fifth
business day of each month along with the change to the average days outstanding
factor and the collection experience component.
MONTHLY ACCOUNTING
Monthly accounting for Credit is done by CSWS Accounting. Accounting is based on
information received primarily from CSWS Cash Management.
Information From CSWS Cash Management
Monthly Summary of Daily Factoring Transactions
These summaries include daily gross receivables purchased, the purchase price,
discounts, collections and the daily receivables balance for each Seller by
state jurisdiction and further broken down by retail and wholesale designation.
Also included are cash transactions.
Allocation Factors
CSWS Cash Management also calculates allocation factors based on average
receivables balances for each Seller during the month by state jurisdiction and
further broken down by retail and wholesale designation as a percentage of the
total of all balances held by Credit. Allocation factors are used to allocate
interest expense, interest income, legal fees and other transactions not
allocable to a specific Seller.
Unearned Revenues
The discount factor applied to receivables includes a carrying cost for an
assumed number of days until collection (average days outstanding). A part of
the carrying cost associated with receivables factored toward month-end will not
be actually incurred by Credit until the following month. This creates a
mismatch between current month carrying cost revenues and carrying cost
expenses. Therefore, Credit defers a portion of the carrying cost discount as
unearned discount revenues.
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The calculation of unearned discount revenues is done at the end of the month by
CSWS Cash Management for each Seller and provided to CSWS Accounting. This
information is also provided to the Seller, which recognizes the amount as
prepaid factoring costs.
Bad Debt Write-offs and Collections
Pursuant to the Agency Agreement, the Seller uses its best efforts in processing
and collecting factored receivables as an agent for Credit. The Seller is
empowered, as necessary, to employ collection agencies or other third parties to
collect delinquent receivables.
Each month, the Seller recommends to Credit the amount of retail and wholesale
receivables by state jurisdiction to be written-off as uncollectable. Also, each
month any amounts collected on accounts previously written-off are reported by
the Seller. The amount recovered is netted against the gross write-offs for the
month when determining the collection experience component and when booking bad
debts.
Explanation of any Manual Adjustments
At the end of the month, CSWS Cash Management provides CSWS Accounting with
copies of all pertinent information explaining any unusual manual adjustments
made during the month.
Summary of Cash Transactions
These summaries include all daily cash receipts and disbursements along with
daily balances that have been verified to the bank balances. These summaries
provide additional information on actual cash receipts and disbursements for the
preparation of any necessary journals.
Interest and Other Accruals
CSWS Cash Management calculates and provides to CSWS Accounting the amount of
interest expense, credit line fees, prepaid interest, interest income and any
other costs associated with short-term borrowings and investments to be recorded
during the month.
Capitalization Balances
Daily balances of short-term borrowings and CSW equity are maintained by CSWS
Cash Management. This information is used to ensure that stipulated equity
requirements are being met and all related equity transactions are properly
recorded on the accounting records.
Miscellaneous Cash Items
CSWS Cash Management provides details on any change in cash procedures that
affect transactions that should be reflected in the monthly financial
statements.
Information From Other Sources
Although most of the information needed monthly by CSWS Accounting is provided
by CSWS Cash Management, some information is obtained from other sources as
necessary. Two primary examples are the service billings from CSWS provided by
CSWS Accounting, and the franchise tax and income tax information, including
accruals, estimates and payments provided by the CSWS Tax Department.
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Preparation of Monthly Summary and Journal Entries
Each month CSWS Accounting prepares all journal entries from the information
received and enters all journal entries into the general ledger system.
Recurring journal entries are listed below.
Journal Journal Entry
Entry Description
00001 CPL Monthly Activity
00002 PSO Monthly Activity
00003 SWEPCO Monthly Activity
00004 WTU Monthly Activity
00006 TNP Monthly Activity
00007 HLP Sale/Repurchase
00008 HLP Monthly Activity
00009 Bad Debt Write-Offs
00010 Record Net Equity
00011 Short-Term Debt and Commercial Paper
00012 Short-Term Interest Expense
00013 Temporary Investment Income
00014 CSWS Billing
00015 Accrue Unearned Revenue
00016 Investments/Acquisitions
00017 Allocate Credit Line Fees to Expense
00018 Record Tax Accrual
00019 Record Tax Payment
00020 Record Dividend Payment to CSW
00021 Record Dividend Accrual
00022 Allocate Income Tax Expense
00023 CSWS Invoice Payment
00024 Record Rating Agency Fees
00025 Allocate Franchise Tax Expense
00026 Record Billing for Franchise Tax
00027 Record Payment of Credit Line Fees
00028 Accrual of SWEPCO Late Billing
00029 Accrual of Carrying Costs Variance Payment
00030 2% Bad Debt Write-offs Prior Month
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Other non-recurring journal entries are prepared as necessary.
After journal entries have been entered into the general ledger system, a trial
balance is generated and reviewed by CSWS Accounting and CSWS Cash Management.
Discrepancies, if any, are generally resolved during the review and adjusting or
correcting journal entries are prepared and entered by CSWS Accounting.
QUARTERLY REPORTING
CSWS Regulatory Reporting prepares all internal and external financial reports
for Credit based on final trial balance information received from CSWS
Accounting. Pursuant to the 1935 Act, Rule 24, a filing is made with the SEC on
behalf of Credit within 45 days after the close of the calendar quarter.
ANNUAL REPORTING
Each year the financial records of Credit are reviewed by an independent
accounting firm. An annual report for Credit is then issued and distributed to
certain Sellers, the SEC and certain financial institutions.
