NIPSCO INDUSTRIES INC
U-3A-2, 1998-02-27
ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED
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FORM U-3A-2


File No. 69-340

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C.

Statement by Holding Company Claiming Exemption
Under Rule U-2 from Provisions of the Public Utility
Holding Company Act of 1935

To be filed annually prior to March 1

NIPSCO Industries, Inc.
(Name of Company)

hereby files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to
Rule U-2, its statement claiming exemption as a holding company from
the provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and
submits the following information:

1.  Name, State of organization, location and nature of business of
claimant and every subsidiary thereof other than any exempt wholesale
generator (EWG) or foreign utility company in which claimant directly
or indirectly holds an interest.  Information below is as of
December 31, 1997.


<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>
                            State of                        
  Name of Company         Organization      Location        Nature of Business
======================   =============  ================= =====================
<S>                         <C>          <C>               <C>
NIPSCO Industries, Inc.     Indiana      Merrillville,     Holding company
                                         Indiana
                                                           
NIPSCO Industries           Indiana      Merrillville,     Management services
 Management Services                     Indiana          
 Company

Hamilton Harbour            Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Captive insurance
 Insurance Services,                                       program
 Ltd.                                                      

NI Telecomm, Inc.           Indiana      Merrillville,     Inactive
                                         Indiana

Crossroads Pipeline         Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Interstate gas
 Company                                                   transmission
                                                           
NIPSCO Capital Markets,     Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Funding agent for
 Inc.                                                      all subsidiaries
                                                           other than Northern
                                                           Indiana Public Service
                                                           Company

NEM Acquisition             Indiana      Merrillville,     Holding Company
 Corporation                             Indiana          
 

IWC Resources               Indiana      Indianapolis,     Holding company     
 Corporation                             Indiana 

Indianapolis Water          Indiana      Indianapolis,     Water company
 Company (1)                             Indiana

Harbour Water               Indiana      Indianapolis,     Water company
 Corporation (1)                         Indiana

Utility Data                Indiana      Indianapolis,     Provides customer
 Corporation (1)                         Indiana           billing and data
                                                           processing services

IWC Services, Inc.          Indiana      Indianapolis,     Majority partner
(1)                                      Indiana           in wastewater
                                                           treatment
                                                           facilities

White River                 Indiana      Indianapolis,     Operator of waste-
Environmental                            Indiana           water treatment
Partnership(2)                                             plants

Waterway Holdings, Inc.     Indiana      Indianpolis,      Real-estate
(1)                                      Indiana           development

SM&P Utility Resources,     Indiana      Indianapolis,     Provides utility
 Inc.  (1)                               Indiana           locate and 
                                                           marking services

Miller Pipeline             Indiana      Indianapolis,     Pipeline
 Corporation (1)                         Indiana           construction

Primary Energy, Inc.        Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Arranges energy-    
                                                           related projects
                                                         
Harbor Coal Company (3)     Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Coal pulverization
                                                           project company
                                                           
Lakeside Energy             Indiana      Merrillville,     Electric generator
 Corporation (3)                         Indiana           project company
                                                           
North Lake Energy           Indiana      Merrillville,     Electric generation
  Corporation (3)                        Indiana           project company

Portside Energy             Indiana      Merrillville,     Power generation
  Corporation (3)                        Indiana           project company

Cokenergy, Inc. (3)         Indiana      Merrillville,     Power generation 
                                         Indiana           project company

Northern Indiana Public     Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Electric and
 Service Company                                           gas utility


NIPSCO Exploration          Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Gas exploration
 Company, Inc. (4)                                         investment in
                                                           off-shore Gulf of
                                                           Mexico oil and
                                                           gas leases
                                                           
Shore Line Shops,           Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Real estate
 Incorporated (4)                                          purchase and sale
                                                           of transferred
                                                           employees
                                                           residences

NIPSCO Energy Services,     Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Holding company for
 Inc.                                                      energy-related 
                                                           diversified
                                                           projects and 
                                                           subsidiaries  

Market Hub Partners,        Delaware     Lansdowne,        Natural gas 
  L.P. (5)                               Virginia          storage

Inventory Management and    Texas        Houston, Texas    Energy risk
  Distribution Company,                                    management
  L.L.C. (6)                                               and gas storage 
                                                           optimization

NIPSCO Energy Trading       Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Gas and other
 Corp. (7)                                                 energy brokering
                                                           businesses

NIPSCO Fuel Company,        Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Investments in 
 Inc. (7)                                                  gas and oil
                                                           ventures

Bristol Resources           Delaware     Tulsa, Oklahoma   Oil and gas
  Production Company,                                      exploration
  L.L.C.(8)                                                and production

NFCO Acquisition Company    Texas        Dallas, Texas     Investment in
 (9)                                                       gas and oil
                                                           properties

NI-TEX, Inc. (7)            Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Gas supply and
                                                           transportation

Laredo Nueces Pipeline      Texas        Dallas, Texas     Intrastate gas
  Company (24)                                             pipeline company

Midtex Gas Storage          Texas        Matagorda         Gas storage and
  Company, L.L.P. (25)                   County, Texas     intrastate pipeline
                                                           company

NESI Energy Marketing,      Indiana      Merrillville,     Marketing of natural
  L.L.C. (11) (12)                       Indiana           gas energy and
                                                           energy services

Green Fuels, Inc. (7)       Indiana      Merrillville,     Alternative
                                         Indiana           fuels

Parkway Engineering and     Indiana      Merrillville,     Commercial
 Distributing Company,                   Indiana           Lighting
 Inc. (7)

NESI Power Marketing,       Indiana      Merrillville,     Electric
 Inc. (7)                                Indiana           brokering

NESI Integrated Energy      Indiana      Merrillville,     Retail gas
 Resources, Inc. (7)                     Indiana           marketing

NESI Energy Services        Indiana      Merrillville,     Energy
 Company   (7)                           Indiana           consulting                                            
NIPSCO Energy Services      Alberta      Calgary,          Holding company
 Canada Limited (7)                      Alberta            

Southlake Energy, Inc.      Alberta      Calgary, Alberta  Development and
  (10)                                                     investment in gas
                                                           and oil properties
                                                           in western Canada

NESI Energy Marketing       Alberta      Calgary, Alberta  Inactive
  Canada, Ltd. (13)                                        (In bankruptcy)
                                                           
Triumph Natural Gas, Inc.   Delaware     Dallas, Texas     Inactive
  (14)                                                      

NIPSCO Development          Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Holding company 
 Company, Inc.                                             (including real
                                                           estate development
                                                           investments)

Analytic Systems            Indiana      Hobart, Indiana   Fluid filtration               
  Laboratories, Inc. (15)                                   systems

Protonics Research, Inc.    Indiana      Merrillville,     Energy research
 (15)                                    Indiana           and development

FuelMaker Corporation (16)  Canada       Toronto, Canada   Vehicle fueling
                                                           
G. R. Clark Corporation     Indiana      Hobart, Indiana   Inactive
 (17)                                                     
                                                           
International Polymer       Indiana      Merrillville,     Inactive 
  Corp.  (17)                            Indiana           

JOF Transportation          Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Rail freight
 Company  (17)                                             venture

KOGAF Enterprises, Inc.     Indiana      Kokomo, Indiana   Real estate
 (17)                                                      investments

Lake Erie Land Company      Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Development
 (17)                                                      of commercial
                                                           and residential   
                                                           real estate
                                                            
SCC Services, Inc. (18)     Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Operation of
                                                           golf course
 
N Squared Aviation,         Delaware     Griffith,         Aircraft
  LLC (19)                               Indiana           leasing

NDC Douglas Properties,     Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Affordable
 Inc. (17)                                                 housing projects
                                                          
NIPSCO International        Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Inactive
 Power Systems Company(17)                                 

NIPSCO Security Services,   Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Security services
 Inc. (17)
 
RIC, Inc. (17)              Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Consulting services
                                                           for customer 
                                                           information systems

Cardinal Property           Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Building and
 Management, Inc. (20)                                     property
                                                           management

Riverside Caloric Company   Indiana      Hammond, Indiana  Inactive
 (17)                                                     

Progeni, Inc.               Illinois     Chicago,          Energy product
 (17)                                    Illinois          development

Sun Power                   California   Sunnyvale,        Silicon-based
 Corporation (23)                        California        semiconductor
                                                           products

Kokomo Gas and Fuel         Indiana      Kokomo, Indiana   Gas utility
 Company

KGF Trading                 Indiana      Kokomo, Indiana   Gas brokering
 Company (22)


Northern Indiana Fuel and   Indiana      Auburn, Indiana   Gas utility
 Light Company, Inc.

Northern Indiana Trading    Indiana      Auburn, Indiana   Gas brokering
 Company (21)

     <FN>
     (1)   Wholly-owned subsidiary of IWC Resources Corporation.
     (2)   Majority-owned interest of IWC Services, Inc.
     (3)   Wholly-owned subsidiary of Primary Energy, Inc. 
     (4)   Wholly-owned subsidiary of Northern Indiana Public Service Company.
     (5)   Minority-owned partnership of NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc.
     (6)   Minority-owned interest of NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc.
     (7)   Wholly-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc.
     (8)   Majority-owned interest of NIPSCO Fuel Company, Inc.
     (9)   Wholly-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Fuel Company, Inc.
     (10)  Wholly-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Energy Services Canada Limited.
     (11)  Majority-owned interest of NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc.
     (12)  Minority-owned interest of NEM Acquisision Corporation.
     (13)  Majority-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Energy Services Canada Limited.
     (14)  Majority-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc.
     (15)  Majority-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Development Company, Inc.
     (16)  50% owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Energy Services Canada Limited.  
           Sold January 1998.
     (17)  Wholly-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Development Company, Inc.
     (18)  Wholly-owned subsidiary of Lake Erie Land Company.
     (19)  Minority-owned interest of NIPSCO Development Company, Inc.
     (20)  Wholly-owned subsidiary of RIC, Inc.
     (21)  Wholly-owned subsidiary of Northern Indiana Fuel and Light Company,
           Inc.
     (22)  Wholly-owned subsidiary of Kokomo Gas and Fuel Company.
     (23)  Minority-owned subsidiary of NIPSCO Development Company, Inc. 
     (24)  50% owned interest of NI-TEX, Inc.
     (25)  Minority-owned interest of NI-TEX, Inc.

     </FN>

</TABLE>

     2. A brief  description  of the  properties  of  claimant  and  each of its
subsidiary  public utility  companies used for the generation,  transmission and
distribution of electric  energy for sale, or for the production,  transmission,
and  distribution  of natural or  manufactured  gas,  indicating the location of
principal   generating  plants,   transmission  lines,   producing  fields,  gas
manufacturing  plants, and electric and gas distribution  facilities,  including
all such  properties  which  are  outside  the State in which  claimant  and its
subsidiaries  are organized and all  transmission  or pipelines which deliver or
receive electric energy or gas at the borders of such State.

     The  claimant,  NIPSCO  Industries,  Inc.  (Industries),  owns no  physical
properties.  All the physical  properties  of Northern  Indiana  Public  Service
Company  (Northern  Indiana),  Kokomo  Gas and  Fuel  Company  (Kokomo  Gas) and
Northern Indiana Fuel and Light Company, Inc. (NIFL) are located in the State of
Indiana.  Crossroads  Pipeline Company  (Crossroads)owns  a 202-mile natural gas
interstate pipeline running from northwest Indiana to Cygnet, Ohio.

     Northern  Indiana  Public  Service  Company.  Northern  Indiana is a public
utility operating company engaged in supplying natural gas and electrical energy
to the public.  It operates  in 30  counties  in the  northern  part of Indiana,
serving an area of about 12,000 square miles with a population of  approximately
2.2  million.  Northern  Indiana,  at December 31,  1997,  served  approximately
662,500 customers with gas and approximately 416,300 with electricity.

     ELECTRIC.  Northern  Indiana owns and  operates  four  electric  generating
stations using fossil fuels with net capability of 3,179,000 kilowatts (kw), two
hydroelectric  generating  plants with rated net  capabilities of 10,000 kw,four
gas fired combustion  turbine  generating units with net capabilities of 203,000
kw, for a total  system  capacity of  3,392,000  kw. All of  Northern  Indiana's
generating units are located in Northwest Indiana.

     Northern Indiana has 292 substations with an aggregate transformer capacity
of 23,030,500 KVA. Its transmission  system with voltages from 34,500 to 345,000
consists of approximately 3,053 circuit miles of line. The electric distribution
system  extends  into 21 counties and consists of  approximately  7,835  circuit
miles of overhead and  approximately  1,440 cable miles of  underground  primary
distribution lines operating at various voltages from 2,400 to 12,500 volts.

     GAS. In 1997, all of the gas supplied by Northern  Indiana was  transported
by ANR Pipeline Company (ANR),  Crossroads,  Midwestern Gas Transmission Company
(Midwestern),  Natural  Gas  Pipeline  Company of America  (Natural),  Panhandle
Eastern  Pipe  Line  Company   (Panhandle),   Tennessee  Gas  Pipeline   Company
(Tennessee),  and  Trunkline  Gas  Company  (Trunkline).  Approximately  69%  of
Northern  Indiana's 1997 gas supply was purchased on the spot market,  generally
on less than 30-day agreements.

     The transportation rates of Crossroads,  and the transportation and storage
rates of ANR,  Midwestern,  Natural,  Panhandle,  Tennessee,  and  Trunkline  to
Northern Indiana are subject to change in accordance with rate proceedings filed
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

     Northern Indiana has in operation an underground gas storage field at Royal
Center,  Indiana,  which currently has a storage  capacity of 6.75 billion cubic
foot (Bcf).

     In addition,  Northern  Indiana has several gas storage service  agreements
which make possible the withdrawal of  substantial  quantities of gas from other
storage facilities.  All of the storage agreements have limitations on the daily
withdrawal volumes and the timing thereof.

     Northern  Indiana  has a  liquefied  natural  gas plant in LaPorte  County,
Indiana,  which is designed for peak shaving and has the  following  capacities:
maximum storage of 4.0 Bcf; maximum  liquefaction  rate (gas to liquid),  20,000
Mcf per day; maximum vaporization rate (output to distribution system),  300,000
Mcf per day. Northern Indiana has approximately 13,368 miles of gas mains.

     OTHER  PROPERTIES.  Northern  Indiana owns  offices and service  buildings,
salesrooms,  garages,  repair shops, motor vehicles,  construction equipment and
tools,  and office  furniture and equipment,  and also leases offices in various
localities.  It also owns  miscellaneous  parcels of real estate not now used in
utility operations.

     Kokomo  Gas and Fuel  Company.  Kokomo  Gas is a public  utility  operating
company which provides  natural gas and natural gas  transportation  services to
approximately   33,500   customers  at  December  31,  1997.   Kokomo's  service
territories  include all of Howard County, and parts of Carroll,  Cass, Clinton,
Miami, and Tipton Counties in Indiana. Kokomo's service area has a population in
excess of 100,000 people and includes 23 cities, towns, and communities.

     Kokomo Gas  purchased  gas on the spot market from  NI-TEX,  Inc.  and NESI
Energy  Marketing  L.L.C.,  subsidiaries  of NIPSCO  Energy  Services,  Inc., to
satisfy all of its system requirements in 1997.

     Kokomo Gas has a liquefied natural gas plant in Howard County which has the
following capacities: maximum storage of 400,000 Mcf; maximum liquefication rate
(gas to  liquid),  2,850  Mcf per day;  maximum  vaporization  rate  (output  to
distribution system),  30,000 Mcf per day. Kokomo Gas also has a gas holder with
a storage capacity of 12,000 Mcf. Kokomo Gas has  approximately 752 miles of gas
mains.

     Northern  Indiana Fuel and Light  Company,  Inc.  NIFL is a public  utility
operating  company  which  provides  natural gas and natural gas  transportation
services to approximately  33,400 customers at December 31, 1997. NIFL's service
territories include all of DeKalb and Steuben, and parts of Allen, LaGrange, and
Noble  Counties in Indiana.  NIFL's  service area has a population  in excess of
66,700 people and includes 22 cities, towns, and communities.

     NIFL purchased gas on the spot market from a number of suppliers  including
NI-TEX,  Inc. and NESI Energy  Marketing  L.L.C.,  subsidiaries of NIPSCO Energy
Services,  Inc.,  to satisfy all of its system  requirements  in 1997.  NIFL has
approximately 809 miles of gas mains.

     Crossroads  Pipeline  Company.  Crossroads  Pipeline  Company  is a 20-inch
interstate,  natural gas pipeline  that  extends from near the  Illinois-Indiana
state line east 202 miles to Cygnet, Ohio.

3.  The following information for the year 1997 with respect to claimant
and each of its subsidiary public utility companies:

    (a)  Number of Kwh of electric energy sold (at retail or wholesale)
    and Mcf of natural or manufactured gas distributed at retail.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Total Electric     Retail Gas 
                                             Sales          Distributed
       Company                               (Kwh)             (Mcf)
    ===============================     ===============    =============
    <S>                                  <C>                 <C>
    Northern Indiana Public Service
     Company                             15,992,164,572      292,636,881
    Kokomo Gas and Fuel Company                    NONE        8,747,477
    Northern Indiana Fuel and Light
     Company, Inc.                                 NONE       10,845,988
</TABLE>

    (b)  Number of Kwh of electric energy and Mcf of natural or
    manufactured gas distributed at retail outside the State in which
    each such company is organized.

                 NONE.

    (c)  Number of Kwh of electric energy and Mcf of natural or
    manufactured gas sold at wholesale outside the State in which each
    such company is organized, or at the State line.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Electric Sales      Gas Sales
       Company                               (Kwh)             (Mcf)
    ===============================     ==============    =============
    <S>                                  <C>                  <C>
    Northern Indiana Public Service
     Company                               861,802,000        4,130,675
    Kokomo Gas and Fuel Company                   NONE            NONE
    Northern Indiana Fuel and Light
     Company, Inc.                                NONE            NONE
</TABLE>

    (d)  Number of Kwh of electric energy and Mcf of natural or
    manufactured gas purchased outside the State in which each such
    company is organized or at the State line.  

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Electric
                                          Purchases       Gas Purchases
       Company                              (Kwh)             (Mcf)
   ===============================     ===============    =============
   <S>                                 <C>                     <C>
    Northern Indiana Public Service
     Company                               950,817,427     113,693,697
    Kokomo Gas and Fuel Company                   NONE         NONE
    Northern Indiana Fuel and Light
     Company, Inc.                                NONE         NONE
</TABLE>

     4. The  following  information  for the  reporting  period with  respect to
claimant  and each  interest  it holds  directly  or  indirectly  in an EWG or a
foreign utility company, stating monetary amounts in United States dollars:

    (a)  Name, location, business address and description of the 
    facilities used by the EWG or foreign utility company for the 
    generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy 
    for sale or for the distribution at retail of natural or 
    manufactured gas.

         Elm Energy and Recycling (UK) Ltd. ("Elm Energy"), an exempt
    wholesale generator, is a whole tires-to-energy facility whose
    registered address is Elm Energy House, Ettinshall Road,
    Wolverhampton WV22LA, England. The facility incinerates waste
    tires, raises steam and generates electricity for export to the
    grid.

    (b)  Name of each system company that holds an interest in such EWG
    or foreign utility company; and description of the interest held.

         Development holds a 85% equity ownership position in Elm Energy.

    (c)  Type and amount of capital invested, directly or indirectly, by
    the holding company claiming exemption; any direct or indirect
    guarantee of the security of the EWG or foreign utility company by
    the holding company claiming exemption; and any debt or other
    financial obligation for which there is recourse, directly or
    indirectly, to the holding company claiming exemption or another
    system company, other than the EWG or foreign utility company.

         Industries invested $23,121,000 for Ordinary Shares of Elm
    Energy indirectly through Development.  Industries has provided no
    guarantees nor is there any debt having recourse to Industries.

    (d)  Capitalization and earnings of the EWG or foreign utility 
    company during the reporting period.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

      Elm Energy and Recycling (UK) Ltd.              
                  1997                                (In thousands)
    =====================================             ============
    <S>                                                 <C>
    Capitalization at December 31, 1997:
    Shareholders' equity                                $   (128)
    Long-term debt                                             0
                                                        --------
     Total                                              $   (128)
                                                         =======
    Net (loss)                                          $ (1,060)
                                                         =======
</TABLE>

    (e)  Identify any service, sales or construction contract(s) between
    the EWG or foreign utility company and a system company, and
    describe the services to be rendered or goods sold and fees or
    revenues under such agreement(s).

         Pursuant to the Engineering Services Agreement dated June 22,
    1994 between Elm Energy and Development, Development has agreed to
    provide personnel to supervise the engineering operations and planning 
    related to the Whole Tyre Recycling Facility at Wolverhampton. 
    Development is to be paid 250,000 pounds sterling yearly for these 
    services with invoicing quarterly in arrears.  During 1997, Development 
    earned $407,684 for these services.  
    

<TABLE> <S> <C>


<ARTICLE> OPUR3
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of NIPSCO Industries, Inc. for twelve months ended
December 31, 1997, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1997
<BOOK-VALUE>                                  PER-BOOK
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               4,937,033
<TOTAL-OPERATING-REVENUES>                   2,586,541
<NET-INCOME>                                   190,849
        

</TABLE>

<PAGE>
Exhibit 99.A
(EXHIBIT A)
December 31, 1997 ORGANIZATION CHART

A.1     NIPSCO Industries, Inc.

A.2     NIPSCO Industries Management Services Company
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)

A.3     Hamilton Harbour Insurance Services, Ltd.

A.4     NI Telecomm, Inc.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.5     Crossroads Pipeline Company

A.6     NIPSCO Capital Markets, Inc.

A.7     NEM Acquisition Corporation

A.8     IWC Resources Corporation

A.9     Indianapolis Water Company

A.10    Harbour Water Corporation

A.11    Utility Data Corporation

A.12    IWC Services, Inc.

A.13    White River Environmental Partnership
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.14    Waterway Holdings, Inc.

A.15    SM&P Utility Resources, Inc.

A.16    Miller Pipeline Corporation

A.17    Primary Energy, Inc.

A.18    Harbor Coal Company

A.19    Lakeside Energy Corporation

A.20    North Lake Energy Corporation

A.21    Portside Energy Corporation

A.22    Cokenergy, Inc.
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)    

A.23    Northern Indiana Public Service Company

A.24    NIPSCO Exploration Company, Inc.

A.25    Shore Line Shops, Incorporated

A.26    NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc.

A.27    Market Hub Partners, L.P.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.28    Inventory Management and Distribution Company, L.L.C.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.29    NIPSCO Energy Trading Corp.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.30    NIPSCO Fuel Company, Inc.

A.31    Bristol Resources Production Company L.L.C.

A.32    NFCO Acquisition Company

A.33    NI-TEX, Inc.

A.34    Laredo Nueces Pipeline Company
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.35    Midtex Gas Storage Company, L.L.P.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.36    NESI Energy Marketing, L.L.C.

A.37    Green Fuels, Inc.

A.38    Parkway Engineering and Distributing Company, Inc.

A.39    NESI Power Marketing, Inc.

A.40    NESI Integrated Energy Resources, Inc.

A.41    NESI Energy Services Company

A.42    NIPSCO Energy Services Canada, Limited

A.43    Southlake Energy, Inc.

A.44    NESI Energy Marketing Canada, Ltd.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.45    Triumph Natural Gas, Inc.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.46    NIPSCO Development Company, Inc.

A.47    Analytic Systems Laboratories, Inc.

A.48    Protonics Research, Inc.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts) 

A.49    FuelMaker Corporation (Interest sold January 1998)
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.50    G.R. Clark Corporation

A.51    International Polymer Corp.
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)

A.52    JOF Transportation Company

A.53    KOGAF Enterprises, Inc.

A.54    Lake Erie Land Company

A.55    SCC Services, Inc.

A.56    N Squared Aviation, LLC
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.57    NDC Douglas Properties, Inc.

A.58    NIPSCO International Power Systems Company
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)

A.59    NIPSCO Security Services, Inc.

A.60    RIC, Inc.

A.61    Cardinal Property Management, Inc.

A.62    Riverside Caloric Company

A.63    Progeni, Inc.

A.64    Sun Power Corporation
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.65    Kokomo Gas and Fuel Company

A.66    KGF Trading Company
          BALANCE SHEET  (None - Zero Amounts)
          INCOME STATEMENT  (No Activity)
          STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS  (None - Zero Amounts)  

A.67    Northern Indiana Fuel and Light Company, Inc.

A.68    Northern Indiana Trading Company

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.1  NIPSCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Utility Plant, At Original Cost
  (including construction work in
  progress of $188,710):                                            
    Electric                                             $4,066,568
    Gas                                                   1,395,140
    Water                                                   603,013   
    Common                                                  351,350
                                                         ----------
                                                          6,416,071
    Less-Accumulated provision for
      depreciation and amortization                       2,759,945
                                                         ----------
        Total Utility Plant                               3,656,126
                                                         ----------

  Other property, at cost, less accumulated
    provision for depreciation                               96,028
                                                         ----------
        Total Property, Plant and Equipment               3,752,154
                                                         ----------
Investments:
  Investments, at equity                                     82,855
  Investments, at cost                                       31,771
  Other investments                                          24,499
                                                         ----------
        Total Investments                                   139,125
                                                         ----------

Current Assets:                
  Cash and cash equivalents                                  30,780        
  Accounts receivable, less reserve of $5,887               231,580
  Other receivables                                         107,231 
  Fuel adjustment clause                                      2,679
  Gas cost adjustment clause                                 89,991
  Materials and supplies, at average cost                    60,085
  Electric production fuel, at average cost                  18,837
  Natural gas in storage                                     61,436
  Prepayments and other                                      28,089
                                                         ----------
        Total Current Assets                                630,708
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Regulatory assets                                         211,513
  Intangible assets, less accumulated provision
       for amortization                                      68,175
  Prepayments and other                                     135,358
                                                         ----------
        Total Other Assets                                  415,046
                                                         ----------
        TOTAL ASSETS                                     $4,937,033
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                     <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shareholders' equity                            $1,264,788
  Preferred stocks - 
    Northern Indiana Public Service Company: 
      Series without mandatory redemption provisions         81,123
      Series with mandatory redemption provisions            58,841
    Indianapolis Water Company:
      Series without mandatory redemption provisions          4,497
  Long-term debt, excluding amounts due within one year   1,667,925
                                                         ----------
            Total Capitalization                          3,077,174
                                                         ----------

Current Liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term debt                          54,621
  Short-term borrowings                                     212,639
  Accounts payable                                          226,751
  Dividends declared on common and preferred stocks          30,784
  Customer deposits                                          22,091
  Taxes accrued                                              77,573
  Interest accrued                                           19,124
  Accrued employment costs                                   58,799
  Other                                                      47,930
                                                         ----------
         Total Current Liabilities                          750,312
                                                         ----------

Other:
  Deferred income taxes                                     651,815
  Deferred investment tax credits, being
    amortized over life of related property                 105,538
  Deferred credits                                           73,715
  Customer advances and contributions in aid
    of construction                                         110,145
  Accrued liability for postretirement benefits             132,919
  Other noncurrent liabilities                               35,415
                                                         ----------
        Total Other                                       1,109,547
                                                         ----------
          TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES           $4,937,033
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITALIZATION
<S>                                                      <C>
Common shareholders' equity                              $1,264,788 
                                                         ----------
Preferred Stocks, Which Are Redeemable Solely
  At Option of Issuer:
    Northern Indiana Public Service Company -
      Cumulative preferred stock - $100 par value
        4-1/4% series - 209,118 shares outstanding           20,912
        4-1/2% series -  79,996 shares outstanding            8,000
        4.22% series  - 106,198 shares outstanding           10,620
        4.88% series  - 100,000 shares outstanding           10,000
        7.44% series  -  41,890 shares outstanding            4,189
        7.50% series  -  34,842 shares outstanding            3,484
        Premium on preferred stock                              254
      Cumulative preferred stock - no par value -
        Adjustable Rate (6.00% at December 31, 1997) -
          Series A (stated value - $50 per share),
          473,285 shares outstanding                         23,664
                                                         ----------
                                                             81,123
                                                         ----------

Redeemable Preferred Stocks, Subject to Mandatory
  Redemption Requirements or Whose Redemption
  Is Outside the Control of Issuer:
    Northern Indiana Public Service Company -
      Cumulative preferred stock - $100 par value -
        8.85%  series - 62,500 shares outstanding             6,250
        7-3/4% series - 38,906 shares outstanding             3,891
        8.35%  series - 57,000 shares outstanding             5,700

      Cumulative preferred stock - no par value -
        6.50% series  - 430,000 shares outstanding           43,000
    Indianapolis Water Compnay - 
      Cumulative preferred stock - $100 par value -
        Rates ranging from 4.005 to 5.00% -
         44,966 shares outstanding                            4,497      
                                                         ----------
                                                             63,338
                                                         ----------
Long-term Debt                                            1,667,925
                                                         __________
            TOTAL CAPITALIZATION                         $3,077,174
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LONG-TERM DEBT
<S>                                                      <C>
Northern Indiana Public Service Company:
  First mortgage bonds - 
    Series T,  7-1/2% - due April 1, 2002                    39,500
    Series NN, 7.10%  - due July 1, 2017                     55,000
                                                         ----------
          Total                                              94,500
                                                         ----------
  Pollution control notes and bonds -
    Series A Note - City of Michigan City -
      5.70% due October 1, 2003                              18,000
    Series 1988 Bonds - Jasper County - 
      Series A, B and C
      3.81% weighted average at December 31, 1997, 
      due November 1, 2016                                  130,000
    Series 1988 Bonds - Jasper County - Series D
      3.78% weighted average at December 31, 1997,
      due November 1, 2007                                   24,000
    Series 1994 Bonds - Jasper County - Series A
      4.25% at December 31, 1997, due August 1, 2010         10,000
    Series 1994 Bonds - Jasper County - Series B
      4.25% at December 31, 1997, due June 1, 2013           18,000
    Series 1994 Bonds - Jasper County - Series C
      4.25% at December 31, 1997, due April 1, 2019          41,000
                                                         ----------
          Total                                             241,000
                                                         ----------
  Medium-term Notes -
     Issued at interest rates between 6.10% and
       7.69%, with a weighted average interest
       rate of 7.00% and various maturities
       between April 5, 2000 and August 4, 2027             748,025
                                                         ----------
  Unamortized premium and discount on
    long-term debt, net                                      (4,029)
                                                         ----------
          Total Long-term Debt of
            Northern Indiana Public Service Company       1,079,496
                                                         ----------
Indianapolis Water Company:
  First mortgage bonds - 
    Series 5.20% - due May 1, 2001                           11,600
    Series 8.00% - due Decmeber 15, 2001                      3,000
    Series 7 7/8% -due March 1, 2019                         40,000
    Series 9.83% - due June 15, 2019                          5,000
    Series 6.10% - due December 1, 2022                       5,000
    Series 8.19% - due December 1, 2022                      10,000
    Series 5.85% - due September 1, 2025                     18,000
                                                         ----------
          Total Long-term Debt of
            Indianapolis Water Company                       92,600
                                                         ----------   
IWC Resources Corporation:
  Senior Note Payable-6.31% due March 15, 2001               14,000
  Variable Bank Loan-6.50% due August 2003                    5,600
                                                         ----------   
          Total Long-term Debt of
            IWC Resources Corporation                        19,600
                                                         ----------                              
NIPSCO Capital Markets, Inc.: 
  Subordinated Debentures- Series A,
    7.34%,due March 31, 2026                                 75,000
  Senior Notes Payable-6.78%, due December 1, 2027           75,000
  Medium-term Notes -
     Issued at interest rates between 7.38% and
       7.99%, with a weighted average interest
       rate of 7.66% and various maturities
       between April 1, 2004 and May 5, 2027                300,000
                                                         ----------
          Total Long-Term Debt of
            NIPSCO Capital Markets, Inc.                    450,000
                                                         ----------
NIPSCO Development Company, Inc.:
  Lake Erie Land Company - Notes Payable -
    9.00%, due July 7, 2004                                   2,637
  NDC Douglas Properties, Inc. - Notes Payable -
    Interest rates between 6.72% and 8.15% with a
      weighted average interest rate of 7.75% and
      maturities through April 1, 2006                       23,592
                                                         ----------
          Total Long-term Debt of
            NIPSCO Development Company, Inc.                 26,229
                                                         ----------
          TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT,
            EXCLUDING AMOUNTS DUE IN ONE YEAR            $1,667,925
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.1  NIPSCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Gas                                                    $  807,239
  Electric                                                1,017,083
  Water                                                      60,743
  Products and Services                                     701,476
                                                         ----------
                                                          2,586,541
                                                         ----------

Cost of Sales:
  Gas costs                                                 495,287
  Fuel for electric generation                              238,548
  Power purchased                                            37,274
  Products and Services                                     604,505 
                                                         ----------
                                                          1,375,614
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                          1,210,927
                                                         ----------

Operating Expenses and Taxes (except income):
  Operation                                                 390,253
  Maintenance                                                76,552
  Depreciation and amortization                             249,804
  Taxes (except income)                                      83,765
                                                         ----------
                                                            800,374
                                                         ----------
Operating Income                                            410,553
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                    14,619
                                                         ----------
Interest and Other Charges:
  Interest on long-term debt                                105,498
  Other interest                                             10,391
  Amortization of premium, reacquisition 
    premium, discount and expense on debt, net                4,718
  Dividend requirements on preferred stocks
    of subsidiaries                                           8,691
                                                         ----------
                                                            129,298
                                                         ----------
Income Taxes                                                105,025
                                                         ----------
Net Income                                                  190,849

Dividend Requirements on Preferred Shares                         0
                                                         ----------
Balance Available for Common Shareholders                $  190,849
                                                         ==========
Average Common Shares Outstanding-Basic                 123,849,126
                                                        ===========
Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share                  $     1.54
                                                         ==========

Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share                $     1.53
                                                         ==========
Dividends Declared Per Common Share                      $    0.915
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
December 31, 1997
                                           (Dollars in Thousands)
                                   ______________________________________
                                                              Additional
                                                  Common       Paid-In
                                     Total        Shares       Capital
==============================     ==========    ==========    ==========
<S>                                <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance, December 31, 1996         $1,100,501    $  870,930    $   32,868
Net income                            190,849
Dividends:
  Common shares                      (114,303)
Treasury shares acquired             (133,077)
Issued:
  IWC Resources acquisition           207,417                      55,008
  Acquisition of minority interest      5,469                       1,351
  Employee stock purchase plan            697                         424
  Long-term incentive plan              5,004                         118 
Unrealized gain on        
  available for sale
  securities                            1,689
Amortization of unearned
  compensation                          2,099
Other                                  (1,557)                         (1)
                                   __________    __________    __________
Balance, December 31, 1997         $1,264,788    $  870,930    $   89,768
                                   ==========    ==========    ==========

<CAPTION>
                                           (Dollars in Thousands)
                                   ______________________________________    
                                                                Currency 
                                    Retained      Treasury     Translation
                                    Earnings       Shares      Adjustment
==============================     ==========    ==========    ==========
<S>                                <C>          <C>           <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995         $ 591,370    $ (392,995)   $     (140)
Net income                           190,849
Dividends:
  Common shares                     (114,303)
Treasury shares acquired                           (133,077)
Issued:
  IWC Resources acquisition                         152,409
  Acquisition of minority interest                    4,118
  Employee stock purchase plan                          273              
  Long-term incentive plan                            5,329
Unrealized gain on          
  available for sale
  securities
Amortization of unearned
  compensation
Other                                   (126)                      (1,430)
                                   _________     __________    __________
Balance, December 31, 1997         $ 667,790    $ (363,943)   $    (1,570)
                                   =========     ==========    ==========

<CAPTION>
                                   (Dollars in
                                    Thousands)           Shares
                                   ____________  ________________________    
                                                  Common        Treasury
                                     Other        Shares        Shares 
==============================     ==========    ==========    ==========
<S>                                <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995         $   (1,532)   147,784,218   (28,172,896)
Net income                                   
Dividends:
  Common shares                               
Treasury shares acquired                                       (6,536,928)
Issued:
  IWC Resources acquisition                                    10,580,764
  Acquisition of minority interest                                270,064
  Employee stock purchase plan                                     34,376
  Long-term incentive plan               (443)                    353,066
Unrealized gain on       
  available for sale
  securities                            1,689
Amortization of unearned
  compensation                          2,099
Other                                                                    
                                   __________   ___________   ___________
Balance, December 31, 1997         $    1,813   147,784,218   (23,471,554)
                                   ==========   ===========    ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>                                                      
<CAPTION>
A.2  NIPSCO INDUSTRIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $        4
  Other receivables                                              (6)
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  4,482
  Notes receivable - associated companies                     3,050
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      7,530
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
 Other property at cost less depreciation                     1,422
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                      1,422
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
 Deferred charges and other                                     204
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                          204
                                                         ----------
                                                         $    9,156
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       ==========

<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common Shares without par value                        $        1
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                          1
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      4,056
  Taxes accrued                                                 (23)
  Taxes withheld payables                                      (291)
  Miscellaneous accrued liabilities                           1,238
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 4,980
                                                         ----------
Other:
  Deferred income taxes                                          30
  Deferred credits                                            4,145
                                                         ----------
    Total Other                                               4,175
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    9,156
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.2 NIPSCO INDUSTRIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.2 NIPSCO INDUSTRIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.3  HAMILTON HARBOUR INSURANCE SERVICES, LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents                                $       4
                                                          ---------
    Total Current Assets                                          4
                                                          ---------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                        $       4
                                                          =========

<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                              (4)
  Retained earning - current year                                 0 
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                         (3)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
   Notes payable to associated companies                          0
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                     0
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
   Deferred credits                                               7
                                                         ----------
Total Noncurrent Liabilities                                      7
                                          ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $        4
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.3  HAMILTON HARBOUR INSURANCE SERVICES, LTD.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Expenses:                            
     Administrative and general                          $       (2)
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses                                     (2)
                                                         ----------
Income taxes                                                      1
                                                         ----------
NET INCOME (LOSS)                                        $        1
                                                         ========== 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.3  HAMILTON HARBOUR INSURANCE SERVICES, LTD.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at beginning of the year                         $       (4)
Net Income                                               $        1
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $       (3)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.4  NI TELECOMM, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.4  NI TELECOMM, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.4  NI TELECOMM, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.5 CROSSROADS PIPELINE COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Utility Plant:
  Utility plant                                          $   34,551
  Less - accumulated provision for depreciation
   and amortization                                          (2,827)
                                                         ----------
    Total Utility Plant                                      31,724
                                                         ----------
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                       2
  Accounts receivable, less reserve                           2,502 
  Prepayments and other                                           8
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      2,512
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   34,236
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                          (4,112)
  Retained earnings - current year                           (1,415)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     (5,526)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,963
  Taxes accrued                                                 685
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 2,648
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                       1,638
  Deferred credits                                               81
  Notes payable to associated companies                      35,395
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             37,114
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   34,236
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.5  CROSSROADS PIPELINE COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenue                                        $    4,338
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes:
  Operating expense                                           1,008
  Administrative and general expenses                           963
  Depreciation and amortization                                 967
  Taxes other than income                                       731
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes                        3,670
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                         2
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                    2,974
                                                         ----------
  Income tax expense                                           (889)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $   (1,415)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.5  CROSSROADS PIPELINE COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $   (4,112)
Net Income                                                   (1,415)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $   (5,527)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.6  NIPSCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. 
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       24
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  3,437
  Notes receivable - associated companies                   494,480
  Prepayments                                                    26
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                    497,967
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                  5,223
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                        5,223 
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $  503,190
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $    1,000
  Retained earnings                                           4,379
  Retained earnings - current year                            2,355
  Long-term debt bonds                                       75,000
  Long-term debt other                                      375,000
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                    457,734
                                                         ----------

Current Liabilities:
  Commercial paper                                           17,000
  Notes payable                                              20,100
  Total accounts payable                                      1,088
  Interest accrued                                            7,267
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                45,455
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                           1
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                                  1
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $  503,190
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.6  NIPSCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $        0
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                      0
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes:
  Administrative and general expenses                           179
  Taxes other than income                                         1
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses                                    180
                                                         ----------  
Other Income (Deductions):
  Interest income                                            35,734
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Income (Deductions)                          35,734
                                                         ----------   
Interest and other charges                                   31,763
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            1,436
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    2,355
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.6  NIPSCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    4,379
Net Income                                                    2,355
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $    6,734
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.7  NEM ACQUISITION CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Accounts receivable - associated companies             $      267
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        267
                                                         ----------
Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                        (486)
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                       (486)
                                                         ----------    
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                  5,498
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                        5,498
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    5,279
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings - current year                             (438)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                       (437)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                            5,716
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 5,716
                                                         ---------- 
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    5,279
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.7  NEM ACQUISITION CORPORATION 
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $        0
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                      0
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes:
  Depreciation and amortization                                 214
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes                          214
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions):
  Investment income (loss)                                     (486)
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Income (Deductions)                            (486)
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                             (262)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (438)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.7  NEM ACQUISITION CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $        0
Net Income (Loss)                                              (438)
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $     (438)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.8  IWC RESOURCES CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       27
  Other accounts receivable                                     128
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                 13,286
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     13,441
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                    1,120
  Investments at equity                                     134,679
  Other investments                                               6
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                    135,805 
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                 25,177
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                       25,177 
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $  174,423
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $  102,849
  Retained earnings                                          12,082
  Retained earnings - current year                           12,637
  Long-term debt other                                       19,600
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                    147,168
                                                         ----------

Current Liabilities:
  Obligations due within one year                             1,000
  Accounts payable                                           28,065
  Taxes accrued                                              (2,721)
  Interest accrued                                              332
  Accrued employment costs                                    1,471
  Taxes withheld payables                                         3
  Miscellaneous accrued liabilities                              28
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                28,178
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                      (1,362)
  Deferred credits                                              418
  Postretirement benefits accrued                                21
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                               (923)
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $  174,423
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.8  IWC RESOURCES CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT *
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $       76
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                     76
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income):
  Administrative and general expenses                         1,424
  Depreciation and amortization                               1,015
  Taxes other than income                                        38
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)         2,477
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions):
  Non-operating income                                         (716)
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Income (Deductions)                            (716)
                                                         ---------- 
Interest and other charges                                      962
                                                         ----------    
Income tax expense                                           (1,202)      
                                                         ----------
Net Income (Loss)before subsidiaries                         (2,877)
                                                         ---------- 
Subsidiary gain(loss)                                        15,514
                                                         ----------
   NET INCOME (LOSS)                                     $   12,637
                                                         ==========                          
*Income Statement reflects income activity for April 1997 through December 1997.   
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.8 IWC RESOURCES CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $   12,082
Net Income*                                                  12,514
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $   24,719
                                                         ==========
*Net income is for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.9 INDIANAPOLIS WATER COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Utility Plant:
  Utility plant                                          $  440,910
  Less-accumulated provision for depreciation               (92,055)
                                                         ----------
     Total Utility Plant                                    348,855
                                                         ----------
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                     940
  Accounts receivable - less reserve                         33,450
  Material and supplies at average cost                       2,480 
  Prepayments                                                   227
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     37,097
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost                                         32
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                         32
                                                         ---------- 
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                 15,369
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                       15,369 
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $  401,353
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $   17,004
  Additional paid-in-capital                                 38,996
  Retained earnings                                          39,960
  Preferred stock-without mandatory redemption                4,497
  Long-term debt other                                       92,600
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                    193,057
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Obligations due within one year                            46,480
  Total accounts payable                                     12,599
  Dividends declared                                             51
  Customer deposits                                           1,179
  Taxes accrued                                               6,768
  Interest accrued                                            1,947
  Accrued employment costs                                      124
  Other accruals                                              1,871
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                71,019
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                      34,641
  Deferred investment tax credits                             4,516
  Customer advances                                          47,901
  Deferred credits                                            1,954
  Postretirement accrued benefits                             8,446
  Contributions in aid of construction                       39,819
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                            137,277
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $  401,353
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.9 INDIANAPOLIS WATER COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT*
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Water revenue                                          $   60,141
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                 60,141
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income):
  Operation                                                  20,200
  Administrative and general expenses                         9,024
  Depreciation and amortization                               5,223
  Taxes (except income)                                       4,272
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)        38,719
                                                         ----------
Other Income(Deductions):
  Non-operating income                                        1,464
  Taxes on other income                                        (546)
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Income (Deductions)                             918 
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                    6,890
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            6,530
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    8,920
                                                         ==========
*Income statement reflects activity for April 1997 through December 31, 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.9  INDIANAPOLIS WATER COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $   31,040
Net Income*                                                   8,920
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $   39,960
                                                         ==========
*Net income is for April 1997 through December 31, 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.10  HARBOUR WATER CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Utility Plant:
  Utility plant                                          $    6,722
  Less-accumulated provision for depreciation                (1,218)
                                                         ----------
     Total Utility Plant                                      5,504
                                                         ----------
Current Assets:
  Accounts receivable - less reserve                            921
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        921
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                    320
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                          320
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    6,745
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $      400
  Retained earnings                                           1,764
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      2,164
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,331
  Customer deposits                                               6
  Taxes accrued                                                 163
  Interest accrued                                                1
  Other accruals                                                  3
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,504
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                          46
  Deferred investment tax credits                                49
  Customer advances                                           1,902
  Contributions in aid of contruction                         1,080
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              3,077
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    6,745
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.10  HARBOUR WATER CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT*
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Water revenue                                          $      691
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                    691
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income):
  Operations                                                    215
  Administrative and general expenses                           102
  Depreciation and amortization                                  87
  Taxes except income                                            62
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)           466
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              105
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      120
                                                         ==========
*Income statement reflects activity for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.10  HARBOUR WATER CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    1,644
Net Income*                                                     120
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $    1,764
                                                         ==========
*Net income is for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.11 UTILITY DATA CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      165
  Customer accounts receivable                                   26
  Other accounts receivable                                       1
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                 12,240
  Prepayments                                                   128
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     12,560
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                      502
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        502  
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   13,062
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $      154
  Retained earnings                                           5,748
  Retained earnings - current year                              810
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      6,712
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      3,021
  Taxes accrued                                                 490
  Accrued employment costs                                      976
  Taxes withheld payables                                       (13)
  Miscellaneous accrued liabilities                             204
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 4,678
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                         520
  Deferred credits                                              315
  Postretirement benefits accrued                               837
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              1,672
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   13,062
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.11 UTILITY DATA CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT*
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    5,480
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                  5,480
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income):
  Operation                                                      24
  Administrative and general expenses                         3,842
  Depreciation and amortization                                 117
  Taxes (except income)                                         156
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)         4,139
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                       10
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              521
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      810
                                                         ==========
*Income statement reflects activity for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.11 UTILITY DATA CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    5,748
Net Income*                                                     810
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $    6,558
                                                         ==========
*Net income is for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.12 IWC SERVICES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Customer accounts receivable                           $       13
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    226
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        239 
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                  3,380
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                        3,380  
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    3,619
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $       50
  Retained earnings                                           1,606
  Retained earnings - current year                              578
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      2,234
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        763
  Taxes accrued                                                 370
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,133
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                          38
  Deferred credits                                              214
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                                252
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    3,619
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.12 IWC SERVICES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT*
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    1,118
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                  1,118
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income):
  Administrative and general expenses                           173
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)           173
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              367
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      578
                                                         ==========
*Income statement reflects activity for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.12 IWC SERVICES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    1,606
Net Income*                                                     578
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $    2,184
                                                         ==========
*Net Income is for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.13 WHITE RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.13 WHITE RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.13 WHITE RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.14 WATERWAY HOLDINGS, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Special funds                                          $   10 355
  Other accounts receivable                                     318     
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    163
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     10,836
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   10,836
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $    4,749
  Retained earnings                                           1,559
  Retained earnings - current year                               63
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      6,371
                                                         ----------

Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      3,455
  Taxes accrued                                                 (62)
  Interest accrued                                                3
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 3,396
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                        (156)
  Deferred credits                                            1,225
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              1,069
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   10,836
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.14 WATERWAY HOLDINGS, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT*
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $      186
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                    186
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of land sales                                             55
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                          55
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                                131
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income):
  Administrative and general expenses                             1
  Taxes except income                                             6
                                                         ----------
     Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)            7
                                                         ----------
Other Income(Deductions)                                         14
                                                         ----------
     Total Other Income (Deductions)                             14
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                       34
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                               41
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $       63
                                                         ==========
*Income statement reflects activity for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.14 WATERWAY HOLDINGS, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    1,559
Net Income*                                                      63
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $    1,622
                                                         ==========
*Net income is for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.15 SM&P UTILITY RESOURCES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      160
  Customer accounts receivable                                6,162
  Other accounts receivable                                      97
  Prepayments                                                   141
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      6,560
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                    6,641
                                                         ----------
     Total Other Property and Investments                     6,641
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                  1,060
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                        1,060
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   14,261
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                           1,234
  Retained earnings - current year                            1,382
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      2,617
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Obligation due with one year                                1,050
  Total accounts payable                                      4,637
  Taxes accrued                                              (1,070)
  Other accruals                                              5,576
  Taxes withheld payables                                        75 
  Miscellaneous accrued liabilities                             794
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                11,062
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                         582
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilites                                 582
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   14,261
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.15 SM&P UTILITY RESOURCES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT*
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
 Locate revenue                                          $   48,354
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                 48,354
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
 Cost of sales                                               30,920
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                      30,920
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                             17,434
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                        12,399
  Depreciation and amortization                               1,803
  Taxes (except income)                                         663
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)        14,865
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                        65
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      286
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              966
                                                         ----------   
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    1,382
                                                         ==========
*Income statement reflects activity for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.15 SM&P UTILITY RESOURCES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    1,234
Net Income*                                                   1,382
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $    2,616
                                                         ==========
*Net income is for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.16 MILLER PIPELINE CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $    1,727
  Customer accounts receivable                                7,281
  Other accounts receivable                                      41
  Reserve-customer accounts                                     (25)
  Material and supplies at average cost                         938
  Prepayments                                                   189
  Job work in progress                                        1,556
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     11,707
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                   18,817
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                     18,817
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   30,524
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Additional paid-in-capital                             $   10,939
  Retained earnings                                           4,040
  Retained earnings - current year                            3,641
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     18,620
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Obligations due within one year                               339
  Total accounts payable                                      4,365
  Taxes accrued                                               2,718
  Accrued employment costs                                      980
  Other accruals                                                819
  Taxes withheld payables                                       177
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 9,398
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                       2,506
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              2,506
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   30,524
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.16 MILLER PIPELINE CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
 Pipeline construction revenue                           $   47,174
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                 47,174
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
 Pipeline construction expense                               36,183
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                      36,183
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                             10,991
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operation                                                     665
  Administrative and general expenses                         2,355
  Depreciation and amortization                               1,787
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         4,807
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                       209
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                       83
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            2,669
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    3,641
                                                         ==========
*Income statement reflects income for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.16 MILLER PIPELINE CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    4,040
Net Income*                                                   3,641
                                                         ----------
  BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $    7,681
                                                         ==========
*Net income is for April 1997 through December 1997.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.17  PRIMARY ENERGY, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                             $        (1)
  Other accounts receivable                                     980
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    620
                                                         ---------- 
     Total Current Assets                                     1,599
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                       72
  Investments at equity                                       8,795
  Investments at cost                                         3,000
                                                         ----------
     Total Other Property and Investments                    11,867
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                      8
                                                         ----------
     Total Other Assets                                           8
                                                         ----------
        TOTAL ASSETS                                    $    13,474
                                                         ========== 

<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                     <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                       $         1
  Retained earnings                                           4,421
  Retained earning - current year                             6,614
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     11,036
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        161
  Taxes accrued                                                  (3)
  Taxes withheld payables                                       (57)
                                                         ----------
     Total Current Liabilities                                  101
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       1,021
  Deferred income taxes                                         777
  Deferred credits                                              539
                                                         ----------
     Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             2,337
                                                         ----------
        TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES             $   13,474
                                                         ==========
 </TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.17  PRIMARY ENERGY, INC.     
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    1,830
     Total Operating Revenue                             ----------
                                                              1,830
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                         2,937
  Depreciation and amortization                                  22
  Taxes (except income)                                          53
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         3,012
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                       307
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      127
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                             (376)
                                                         ----------
Income(Loss) before subsidiaries                               (626)
                                                         ----------
Subsidiary gain(loss)                                         7,239
                                                         ----------
   NET INCOME (LOSS)                                     $    6,613
                                                         ==========                          
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.17  PRIMARY ENERGY, INC.     
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at beginning of year                              $    4,421
Net Income                                                     6,613
                                                          ----------
   BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                 $   11,034
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.18  HARBOR COAL COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       19
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    490
  Prepayments                                                    84
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        593
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                         870 
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        870 
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    1,463
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                     <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                             (16)
  Retained earnings - current year                            1,785 
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      1,770
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,397
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,397
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       1,004
  Deferred income taxes                                      (2,708)
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             (1,704)
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    1,463
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.18  HARBOR COAL COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                     <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $        0 
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                      0 
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                           175
  Taxes (except income)                                          62
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)           237
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                     3,205
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                       71
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            1,112 
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    1,785 
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.18  HARBOR COAL COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      (16) 
Net Income                                                    1,785 
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    1,769
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.19  LAKESIDE ENERGY CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Other accounts receivable                              $    1,604
  Accounts receivable-associated companies                       15
  Prepayments                                                 1,264
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      2,883
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
 Deferred charges and other                                  11,504
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                       11,504
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   14,387
                                                         ==========

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings-current year                              2,027
                                                         ----------          
    Total Capitalization                                      2,028
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        798
  Taxes accrued                                                 310
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,108
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       9,844
  Deferred income taxes                                       1,407
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             11,251
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   14,387
                                                         ==========    
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.19  LAKESIDE ENERGY CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    8,136 
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                  8,136 
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Lease expense                                               3,556
  Administrative and general expenses                           338
  Taxes (except income)                                         408
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         4,302
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                         8
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      539
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            1,276 
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    2,027 
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.19  LAKESIDE ENERGY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $        0
Net Income                                                    2,027
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    2,027
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.20  NORTH LAKE ENERGY CORPORATION  
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       11
  Other accounts receivable                                     726
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    763
  Notes receivable - associated companies                     6,223
  Prepayments                                                    33
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      7,756
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    7,756  
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:    
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings -                                         1,567
  Retained earnings - current year                            2,374  
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      3,942
                                                         ----------  
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,161
  Taxes accrued                                                 648
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,809
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                       2,005 
                                                         ---------- 
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              2,005
                                                         ---------- 
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    7,756  
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>  

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.20  NORTH LAKE ENERGY CORPORATION  
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    7,787
                                                          ---------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   7,787
                                                          ---------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Lease expense                                               3,141
  Administrative and general expenses                           118
  Taxes (except income)                                         886
                                                          ---------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)         4,145
                                                          ---------
Other Income (Deductions)                                       234
                                                          ---------
Income tax expense                                            1,502
                                                          --------- 
    NET INCOME (LOSS)                                    $    2,374
                                                          =========                                                       
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.20  NORTH LAKE ENERGY CORPORATION  
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
 Balance beginning of year                               $    1,567
 Net Income                                                   2,374
                                                          ---------
 BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                  $    3,941
                                                          =========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>                                                      
<CAPTION>
A.21  PORTSIDE ENERGY CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       41
  Other accounts receivable                                     847
  Accounts receivable-associated companies                    1,137 
  Prepayments                                                 3,300 
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      5,325
                                                         ----------

Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                        3
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                          3
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                    100
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                          100
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    5,428
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common Shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings - current year                            1,053
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      1,054
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        175
  Taxes accrued                                                  97
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                   272
                                                         ---------- 
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       1,850
  Deferred income taxes                                       2,252
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              4,102
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    5,428
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.21  PORTSIDE ENERGY CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    2,872
                                                          ---------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   2,872
                                                          ---------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Lease expense                                                 237
  Administrative and general expenses                           669
  Depreciation and amortization                                   0
  Taxes (except income)                                         132
                                                          ---------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(except income)         1,038
                                                          ---------
Other Income (Deductions)                                         2
                                                          --------- 
Interest and other charges                                       60
                                                          --------- 
Income tax expense                                              723
                                                          --------- 
    NET INCOME (LOSS)                                    $    1,053
                                                          ========= 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.21  PORTSIDE ENERGY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
 Balance beginning of year                               $        0
 Net Income                                                   1,053
                                                          ---------
 BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                                   $   1,053
                                                          =========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>                                                      
<CAPTION>
A.22 COKENERGY, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $        3
  Prepayments                                               102,584 
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                    102,587
                                                         ----------
                                                         $  102,587
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       ==========

<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common Shares without par value                        $        1
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                          1
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        569
  Customer deposits                                          30,000
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                30,569
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                      72,017
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             72,017
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $  102,587
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.22 COKENERGY, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.22 COKENERGY, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.23  NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Utility Plant, At Original Cost (Including
  Construction Work in Progress of $140,534:
    Electric                                             $4,066,568
    Gas                                                   1,223,693
    Common                                                  351,350
                                                          ---------
                                                          5,641,611
   Less - accumulated provision for
      depreciation and amortization                       2,613,352
                                                         ----------
        Total Utility Plant                               3,028,259
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments                                1,215
                                                         ----------
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                   9,800
  Accounts receivable, less reserve of $4,524               101,188
  Fuel adjustment clause                                      2,679
  Gas cost adjustment clause                                 86,520
  Materials and supplies at average cost                     53,666               
  Electric production fuel, at average cost                  18,837
  Natural gas in storage, at last-in, first-out cost         45,880
  Prepayments and other                                      23,128
                                                         ----------
        Total Current Assets                                341,698
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Regulatory assets                                         205,965
  Prepayments and other                                      97,777
                                                         ----------
        Total Other Assets                                  303,742
                                                         ----------
        TOTAL ASSETS                                     $3,674,914
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shareholder's equity                            $1,018,303
  Preferred stocks -
    Series without mandatory redemption provisions           81,123
    Series with mandatory redemption provisions              58,841
  Long-term debt                                          1,079,496
                                                         ----------
        Total Capitalization                              2,237,763
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Obligations due within one year -
    Commercial paper                                         71,500
    First mortgage bonds -
      Series P, 6.7/8% - due October 1, 1998                 14,509
    Medium-term notes -   
      Issued at interest rates of 5.83% and 5.95%
        with a weighted average interest rate of
        5.86% and maturities of April 6, 1998 and
        April 13, 1998                                       35,000
    Notes payable -
      Issued at interest rates between 6.03% and
        6.38% with a weighted average interest rate
        of 5.86% and various maturities between
        January 9, 1998 and January 23, 1998                 47,500
    Sinking funds due within one year                         1,500
                                                         ----------
                                                            170,009
                                                         ----------
  Other Current Liabilities -
    Accounts payable                                        127,742
   
    Dividends declared on common and preferred stocks        56,198
    Customer deposits                                        20,236
    Taxes accrued                                            88,852
    Interest accrued                                          7,646
    Accrued employment costs                                 51,095
    Other accruals                                           34,051
                                                         ----------
                                                            385,820
                                                         ----------
        Total Current Liabilities                           555,829
                                                         ----------
Other:
  Deferred income taxes                                     602,936
  Deferred investment tax credits, being
    amortized over life of related property                  99,853
  Deferred credits                                           53,323
  Accrued liability for postretirement benefits             115,177
  Other noncurrent liabilities                               10,033
                                                         ----------
        Total Other                                         881,322
                                                         ----------
        TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES             $3,674,914
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITALIZATION
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Common Shareholder's Equity:
  Common shares - without par value - authorized
    75,000,000 shares - issued and outstanding
    73,282,258 shares                                    $  859,488
  Additional paid-in capital                                 12,522
  Retained earnings                                         146,293
                                                         ----------
    Total Common Shareholder's Equity                     1,018,303
                                                         ----------
Preferred Stocks, Which Are Redeemable
  Solely at Option of Northern Indiana
  Public Service Company:
    Cumulative preferred stock - $100 par value -
      4-1/4% series - 209,118 shares outstanding             20,912
      4-1/2% series -  79,996 shares outstanding              8,000
      4.22%  series - 106,198 shares outstanding             10,620
      4.88%  series - 100,000 shares outstanding             10,000
      7.44%  series -  41,890 shares outstanding              4,189
      7.50%  series -  34,842 shares outstanding              3,484
      Premium on preferred stock                                254

    Cumulative preferred stock - no par value
      Adjustable Rate (6.00% at December 31, 1998) -
        Series A (stated value - $50 per share),
        473,285 shares outstanding                           23,664
                                                         ----------
                                                             81,123
                                                         ----------
Redeemable Preferred Stocks, Subject to
  Mandatory Redemption Requirements or
  Whose Redemption Is Outside the Control of
  Northern Indiana Public Service Company:
    Cumulative preferred stock - $100 par value -
      8.85%  series - 62,500 shares outstanding               6,250
      7-3/4% series - 38,906 shares outstanding               3,891
      8.35%  series - 57,000 shares outstanding               5,700
    Cumulative preferred stock - no par value -
      6.50%  series - 430,000 shares outstanding             43,000
                                                         ----------
                                                             58,841
                                                         ----------
Long-term Debt, excluding amounts due within one year     1,079,496
                                                         ----------
        TOTAL CAPITALIZATION                             $2,237,763
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LONG-TERM DEBT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
First Mortgage Bonds -
  Series T,  7-1/2% - due April 1, 2002                  $   39,500
  Series NN, 7.10%  - due July 1, 2017                       55,000
                                                         ----------
                                                             94,500
                                                         ----------
Pollution Control Notes and Bonds -
  Series A Note - City of Michigan City -
    5.70% due October 1, 2003                                18,000
  Series 1988 Bonds - Jasper County -
    Series A, B, and C,
    3.81% weighted average at December 31, 1998,
    due November 1, 2016                                    130,000
  Series 1988 Bonds - Jasper County - Series D,
    3.78% weighted average at December 31, 1998,
    due November 1, 2007                                     24,000
  Series 1994 Bonds - Jasper County - Series A,
    4.25% at December 31, 1998, due August 1, 2010           10,000
  Series 1994 Bonds - Jasper County - Series B,
    4.25% at December 31, 1998, due June 1, 2013             18,000
  Series 1994 Bonds - Jasper County - Series C,
    4.25% at December 31, 1997, due April 1, 2019            41,000
                                                         ----------
                                                            241,000
                                                         ----------
Medium-term Notes -
  Issued at interest rates between 6.10% and 7.69%,
    with a weighted average interest rate of 7.00%
    with various maturities between April 5, 2000
    and August 4, 2027                                      748,025
                                                         ----------
Unamortized premium and discount on long-term
  debt, net                                                  (4,029)
                                                         ----------
        TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT, EXCLUDING
          AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR                    $1,079,496
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.23  NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME  
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Gas                                                    $  735,299
  Electric                                                1,017,083
                                                         ----------
                                                          1,752,382
                                                         ----------
Cost of Energy:
  Gas costs                                                 452,436
  Fuel for electric generation                              238,548
  Power purchased                                            37,274
                                                         ----------
                                                            728,258
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                          1,024,124
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes (except income):
  Operation                                                 269,275
  Maintenance                                                68,853
  Depreciation and amortization                             223,025
  Taxes (except income)                                      71,752
                                                         ----------
                                                            632,905
                                                         ----------
Operating Income Before Utility Income Taxes                391,219
                                                         ----------
Utility Income Taxes                                        110,099
                                                         ----------
Operating Income                                            281,120
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                    (3,659)
                                                         ----------
Interest:
  Interest on long-term debt                                 69,427
  Other interest                                              7,574
  Allowance for borrowed funds used during
    construction and carrying charges                          (354)
  Amortization of premium, reacquisition
    premium, discount, and expense on debt, net               4,194
                                                         ----------
                                                             80,841
                                                         ----------
Net Income                                                  196,620
Dividend Requirements on Preferred Stocks                     8,539
                                                         ----------
Balance Available for Common Shares                      $  188,081
                                                         ==========
Common Dividends Declared                                $  187,775
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.23  NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $  145,987
  Add:
    Net Income                                              196,620
  Deduct:
    Dividends on cumulative preferred stock                   8,539
    Common share dividends                                  187,775
                                                         ----------
Balance at End of Year                                   $  146,293
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.24  NIPSCO EXPLORATION COMPANY, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      246
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  2,304
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      2,550
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    2,550
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $    1,400
  Retained earnings                                             748
  Retained earnings - current year                              194
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      2,342
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         77
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                    77
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                         125
  Deferred income taxes                                           6
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                                131
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    2,550
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                                   
A.24  NIPSCO EXPLORATION COMPANY, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $       54
                                                         ----------
    Total Revenues                                               54
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                            24
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)            24
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                       270
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                        1
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              105
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      194
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.24  NIPSCO EXPLORATION COMPANY, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      748
Net Income                                                      194
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $      942
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.25  SHORE LINE SHOPS, INCORPORATED  
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       89
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    651
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        740
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                       17
  Investments at cost                                           867
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        884
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    1,624
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $       73
  Retained earnings                                          (2,265)
  Retained earnings - current year                             (135)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     (2,327)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      2,382
  Taxes accrued                                                  (5)
  Taxes withheld payables                                         2 
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 2,379
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       1,531
  Deferred income taxes                                          41
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              1,572
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    1,624
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.25  SHORE LINE SHOPS, INCORPORATED  
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $      (29)
                                                         ----------
    Total Revenues                                              (29)
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                            36
  Taxes (except income)                                          29
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)            65
                                                         ----------   
Interest and other charges                                      130
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              (89)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (135)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.25  SHORE LINE SHOPS, INCORPORATED  
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $   (2,265)
Net Income                                                     (135)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $   (2,400)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.26  NIPSCO ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $        2
  Other accounts receivable                                      93
  Reserve-customer accounts                                    (626)
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  4,943
  Notes receivable - associated companies                    12,512
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     16,923
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                    1,525
  Investments at equity                                       3,788
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                      5,313
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                  1,933
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                        1,933
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   24,169
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $    2,888
  Foreign currency translation adjustment                      (812) 
  Retained earnings                                           4,836
  Retained earnings - current year                            1,667 
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      8,579
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,659
  Taxes accrued                                                 (22)
  Taxes withheld payables                                      (192)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,445
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                      12,839
  Deferred income taxes                                         620
  Deferred credits                                              686
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             14,145
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   24,169
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.26  NIPSCO ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    3,365
                                                         ----------
    Total Revenues                                            3,365
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                              4
  Administrative and general expenses                         7,897
  Depreciation and amortization                                  35
  Taxes (except income)                                         289
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         8,225
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions):
  Investment income                                           1,449
  Other non-operating income                                 (1,707)
  Taxes on other income                                       1,009
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Income (Deductions)                             751
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                    1,153
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                           (1,424)
                                                         ----------
Income (Loss) Before Subsidiaries                            (3,838)
                                                         ----------
Subsidiary Gain (Loss)                                        5,505
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    1,667 
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.26 NIPSCO ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    4,836
Net Income                                                    1,667 
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    6,503
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.27 MARKET HUB PARTNERS, L.P.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.27 MARKET HUB PARTNERS, L.P.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.27 MARKET HUB PARTNERS, L.P.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.28  INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, L.L.C.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.28  INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, L.L.C.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.28  INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, L.L.C.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.29  NIPSCO ENERGY TRADING CORP.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.29  NIPSCO ENERGY TRADING CORP.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - No activity)                                     $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.29  NIPSCO ENERGY TRADING CORP.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.30  NIPSCO FUEL COMPANY, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       43
  Other accounts receivable                                     (22)
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  5,258
  Prepayments                                                     2
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      5,280
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                    3,720
  Investments at equity                                      22,614
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                     26,334
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                      1
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                            1
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   31,615
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                         (23,271)
  Retained earnings - current year                            4,372
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                    (18,898)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      9,723
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 9,723
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                      28,628
  Deferred income taxes                                       8,662
  Deferred credits                                            3,500
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             40,790
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   31,615
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.30  NIPSCO FUEL COMPANY, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    4,701
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   4,701
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of Sales                                               1,648
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                       1,648
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                              3,053
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                           771
  Depreciation and amortization                               1,681
  Taxes (except income)                                           9
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         2,461
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                     8,790
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                    2,521
                                                         ----------
Incoem tax expense                                            2,602
                                                         ----------
Income (Loss) Before Subsidiaries                             4,259
                                                         ----------
Subsidiary Gain (Loss)                                          113
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    4,372
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.30  NIPSCO FUEL COMPANY, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $  (23,271)
Net Income                                                    4,372
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $  (18,899)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.31 BRISTOL RESOURCES PRODUCTION COMPANY L.L.C.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.31 BRISTOL RESOURCES PRODUCTION COMPANY L.L.C.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.31 BRISTOL RESOURCES PRODUCTION COMPANY L.L.C.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.32  NFCO ACQUISITION COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       50
  Other accounts receivable                                      36
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                     27
  Material and supplies at average cost                           2
  Notes receivable - associated companies                       403
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        518
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                      316
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        316
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $      834
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Additional paid-in-capital                                    450
  Retained earnings                                             134
  Retained earnings - current year                              113
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                        698
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         95
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                    95
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                          41
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                                 41
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $      834
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.32  NFCO ACQUISITION COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $      331
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                     331
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of Sales                                                  91
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                          91
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                                240
                                                         ---------- 
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expense                             17
  Depreciation and amortization                                  66
  Taxes (Except Income)                                           1
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)            84
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                        25
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                               68
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      113
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.32  NFCO ACQUISITION COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      134
Net Income                                                      113
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $      247
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.33  NI-TEX, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       46
  Other accounts receivable                                     (17)
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  5,741
  Natural gas in storage, weighted average                       23
  Prepayments                                                    16
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      5,809
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                       7,197
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                      7,197
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   13,006
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                           7,503
  Retained earnings - current year                            3,090
  Dividends - common shares                                  (6,600)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      3,994
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      7,526
  Taxes accrued                                                  21
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 7,547
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                         435 
  Deferred income taxes                                       1,030
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              1,465
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   13,006
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.33  NI-TEX, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Gas sales                                              $      (50)
  Intercompany gas sales                                     47,770
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                  47,720
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Gas purchases                                                  22
  Intercompany gas purchases                                 45,717
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                      45,739
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                              1,981
                                                         ---------- 
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                           324
  Taxes (except income)                                           2
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)           326
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions):
  Investment income                                           2,015
  Other non-operating income                                  1,331
  Taxes on other income                                         (15)
                                                         ----------
     Total Other Income (Deductions)                          3,331
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                        5
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            1,891
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    3,090
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.33  NI-TEX, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    7,503
Net Income                                                    3,090
Dividends declared common                                    (6,600)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    3,993
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.34 LAREDO NUECES PIPELINE COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.34 LAREDO NUECES PIPELINE COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.34 LAREDO NUECES PIPELINE COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.35 MIDTEX GAS STORAGE COMPANY, L.L.P.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.35 MIDTEX GAS STORAGE COMPANY, L.L.P.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.35 MIDTEX GAS STORAGE COMPANY, L.L.P.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.36  NESI ENERGY MARKETING, L.L.C.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $    5,635
  Other accounts receivable                                  53,501
  Reserve - customer accounts                                  (171)
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  7,121
  Natural gas in storage, weighted average                   10,878
  Prepayments                                                    25
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     76,989
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                      340
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        340
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                      1
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                            1
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   77,330
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Additional paid-in-capital                             $   (1,730)
  Retained earnings - current year                              666
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     (1,064)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                     55,562
  Taxes accrued                                                 407 
  Taxes withheld payables                                      (114)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                55,855
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                      23,428
  Deferred credits                                             (889)
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             22,539
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   77,330
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.36  NESI ENERGY MARKETING, L.L.C.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Operating revenue                                      $  349,204
  Intercompany operating revenue                             57,595
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                 406,799
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of sales                                             398,515
  Intercompany cost of sales                                  3,560
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                     402,075
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                              4,724
                                                         ----------   
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                             73
  Administrative and general expenses                         2,773
  Depreciation and amortization                                  62
  Taxes (except income)                                          75
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         2,983
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                       (58)
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      999
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                               18
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      666
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.36  NESI ENERGY MARKETING, L.L.C.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance beginning of year                                $        0
Net Income                                                      666
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $      666
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.37  GREEN FUELS, INC.      
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Notes receivable                                       $      232
  Other accounts receivable                                      62
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    451
  Material and supplies at average cost                         149
  Prepayments                                                   226 
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      1,120
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                    1,194
  Investments at cost                                           100
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                      1,294
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                      6
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                            6
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    2,420
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                            (411)   
  Retained earnings - current year                             (582)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                       (992)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        185
  Taxes withheld payables                                       (15)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                   170
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       3,137
  Deferred income taxes                                          14
  Deferred credits                                               91
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              3,242
                                                         ---------- 
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    2,420
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.37  GREEN FUELS, INC.      
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Operating revenue                                       $     208
                                                          ---------
   Total Operating Revenue                                      208
                                                          ---------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of sales                                                 190
                                                          ---------
    Total Cost of Sales                                         190
                                                          ---------
Operating Margin                                                 18
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                             63
  Administrative and general expenses                           611
  Depreciation and amortization                                  54
  Taxes (except income)                                          29
                                                          ---------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)           757
                                                          ---------
Other Income (Deductins)                                         10
                                                          ---------
Interest and other charges                                      205
                                                          ---------
Income tax expense                                             (352) 
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (582)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.37  GREEN FUELS, INC.      
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at beginning of year                             $     (411)     
Net Income                                                     (582)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $     (993)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.38 PARKWAY ENGINEERING AND DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                     <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       131
  Other accounts receivable                                    1,530
  Reserve-customer accounts                                       (9)
  Acounts receivable - associated companies                      243
  Materials and supplies at average cost                         383
                                                         -----------
     Total Current Assets                                      2,278
                                                         -----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                       132
                                                         -----------
     Total Other Property and Investments                        132
                                                         -----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                     545
                                                         -----------
     Total other assets                                          545
                                                         -----------
          TOTAL ASSETS                                   $     2,955
                                                         ===========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES:
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $       300
  Retained earnings                                             (588)
  Retained earnings - current year                              (423)
                                                          ----------
      Total Capitalization                                      (711)
                                                          ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         749
  Customer deposits                                               35
  Taxes accrued                                                    5
  Other accruals                                                  28
  Taxes withheld payables                                         29
                                                          ----------
      Total Current Liabilities                                  846
                                                          ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                        2,689
  Deferred income taxes                                          (15)  
  Deferred credits                                               146
                                                          ----------
      Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             2,820
                                                          ----------
          TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES            $    2,955
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
A.38 PARKWAY ENGINEERING AND DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                 $    3,603
                                                          ----------
     Total Operating Revenue                                   3,603
                                                          ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of Sales                                                2,212
                                                          ----------
     Total Cost of Sales                                       2,212
                                                          ----------
Operating Margin                                               1,391
                                                          ----------   
Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                              22
  Administrative and general expenses                          1,764
  Depreciation and amortization                                   72
  Taxes (except income)                                          135
                                                          ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)          1,993
                                                          ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                        106
                                                          ----------
Interest and other charges                                       182
                                                          ----------
Income tax expense                                              (255)
                                                          ----------
          NET INCOME (LOSS)                        $    (423)
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.38  PARKWAY ENGINEERING AND DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at beginning of year                              $     (588)
Net income (loss)                                               (423)
                                                          ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                              $   (1,011)
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>      

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.39 NESI POWER MARKETING, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                     <C>
Current Assets:
  Other accounts receivable                              $    24,756
  Reserve-customer accounts                                      (25)
  Acounts receivable - associated companies                      175
  Prepayments                                                      4
                                                         -----------
     Total Current Assets                                     24,910
                                                         -----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                     1,762
                                                         -----------
     Total Other Property and Investments                      1,762
                                                         -----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                    (362)
                                                         -----------
     Total other assets                                         (362)
                                                         -----------
          TOTAL ASSETS                                   $    26,310
                                                         ===========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES:
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $         1
  Retained earnings - current year                              (210)
                                                          ----------
      Total Capitalization                                      (209)
                                                          ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      26,169
                                                          ----------
      Total Current Liabilities                               26,169
                                                          ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                          350
                                                          ----------
      Total Other Liabilities                                    350
                                                          ----------
          TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES            $   26,310
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
A.39 NESI POWER MARKETING, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                 $  169,248
                                                          ----------
       Total Operating Revenue                               169,248
                                                          ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of sales                                              167,757
                                                          ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                      167,757
                                                          ----------
Operating Margin                                               1,491
                                                          ----------
Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                              35
  Administrative and general expenses                          1,434
  Depreciation and amortization                                    2 
  Taxes (except income)                                          200
                                                          ----------
    Total Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income)           1,671
                                                          ----------  
Other Income (Deductions)                                         19
                                                          ----------
Interest and other charges                                       199
                                                          ----------
Income tax expense                                              (150)
                                                          ----------
     NET INCOME (LOSS)                               $     (210)
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.39 NESI POWER MARKETING, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at beginning of year                              $        0
Net income (loss)                                               (210)
                                                          ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                              $     (210)
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>      

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.40 NESI INTEGRATED ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                     <C>
Current Assets:
  Other accounts receivable                              $       433
  Acounts receivable - associated companies                      174
  Material and supplies at average cost                            3
  Natural gas in storage - weighted average                      224
  Prepayments                                                     51
                                                         -----------
     Total Current Assets                                        885
                                                         -----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                         3
                                                         -----------
     Total Other Property and Investments                          3
                                                         -----------
          TOTAL ASSETS                                   $       888
                                                         ===========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES:
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $         1
  Retained earnings - current year                              (285)
                                                          ----------
      Total Capitalization                                      (284)
                                                          ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         387
  Taxes accrued                                                   10
                                                          ----------
      Total Current Liabilities                                  397
                                                          ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                          775
                                                          ----------
      Total Noncurrent Liabilities                               775
                                                          ----------
          TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES            $      888
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
A.40 NESI INTEGRATED ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                 $      548
                                                           ---------
   Total Operating Revenue                                       548
                                                           ---------
Cost of Sales:
 Cost of Sales                                                   619
                                                           ---------
    Total Cost of Sales                                          619
                                                           ---------
Operating Margin                                                 (71)
                                                           ---------
Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income)
  Operating expenses                                             161
  Administrative and general expenses                            206
                                                           ---------
       Total Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income)          367
                                                           ---------               
Interest and other charges                                        20
                                                           ---------
Income tax expense                                              (173)
                                                           ---------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                               $    (285)
                                                           =========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.40 NESI INTEGRATED ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at beginning of year                               $       0
Net income (loss)                                               (285)
                                                           ---------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                               $    (285)
                                                           =========
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.41 NESI ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                     <C>
Current Assets:
  Other accounts receivable                              $       141
  Acounts receivable - associated companies                      560
  Material and supplies at average cost                           78
  Prepayments                                                      4
                                                         -----------
     Total Current Assets                                        783
                                                         -----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                       149
                                                         -----------
     Total Other Property and Investments                        149
                                                         -----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                     744
                                                         -----------
     Total other assets                                          744
                                                         -----------
          TOTAL ASSETS                                   $     1,676
                                                         ===========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES:
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $         1
  Retained earnings - current year                              (842)
                                                          ----------
      Total Capitalization                                      (841)
                                                          ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         530
                                                          ----------
      Total Current Liabilities                                  530
                                                          ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                        1,985
  Deferred credits                                                 2
                                                          ----------
      Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             1,987
                                                          ----------
          TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES            $    1,676
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
A.41 NESI ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                 $      886
                                                          ----------
     Total Operating Revenue                                     886
                                                          ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of sales                                                  435
                                                          ----------
     Total Cost of Sales                                         435
                                                          ----------
Operating Margin                                                 451
                                                          ----------
Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                              13
  Administrative and general expenses                          1,723
  Depreciation and amortization                                   10
  Taxes (except income)                                            8
                                                          ----------
    Total Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income)           1,754
                                                          ----------  
Interest and other charges                                        53
                                                          ----------
Income tax expense                                              (514)
                                                          ----------
     NET INCOME (LOSS)                               $     (842)
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.41 NESI ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at beginning of year                              $        0
Net income (loss)                                               (842)
                                                          ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                              $     (842)
                                                           =========
</TABLE>           
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.42 NIPSCO ENERGY SERVICE CANADA, LIMITED 
BALANCE SHEET
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                     <C>
Current Assets:
  Notes receivable                                       $       350
  Other accounts receivable                                        8
  Notes receivable - associated companies                      8,250
                                                         -----------
     Total Current Assets                                      8,608
                                                         -----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                        6,314
                                                         -----------
     Total Other Property and Investments                      6,314
                                                         -----------
          TOTAL ASSETS                                   $    14,922
                                                         ===========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES:
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $     7,011
  Foreign currency tranlation adjustment                        (149)
  Retained earnings                                           (2,397)
  Retained earnings - current year                               (15)
                                                          ----------
      Total Capitalization                                     4,450
                                                          ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         291
                                                          ----------
      Total Current Liabilities                                  291
                                                          ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       10,173
  Deferred credits                                                 8
                                                          ----------
      Total Noncurrent Liabilities                            10,181
                                                          ----------
          TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES            $   14,922
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
A.42 NIPSCO ENERGY SERVICES CANADA, LIMITED
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income)
  Administrative and general expenses                      $     132
                                                          ----------
      Total Operating Expense and Taxes(Except Income)           132
                                                          ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                       (680)
                                                          ----------
Income (loss) before subsidiaries                               (812)
                                                          ----------
Subsidiary gain (loss)                                           797
                                                          ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                   $      (15)
                                                        ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.42 NIPSCO ENERGY SERVICES CANADA, LIMITED
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance - beginning of year                                $  (2,397)
Net income (loss)                                                (15)
                                                          ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                              $   (2,412)
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>      

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.43  SOUTHLAKE ENERGY INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Other accounts receivable                              $      427
  Accounts receivable-associated companies                      350
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        777
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                   22,300
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                     22,300
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                    153
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                          153
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   23,230
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $    3,434
  Foreign currency translation adjustment                      (192)
  Retained earnings                                             869
  Retained earnings - current year                              797  
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      4,908
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,090
  Other accruals                                                243
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,333
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       8,250
  Note payable                                                7,670
  Deferred income taxes                                       1,069 
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                             16,989
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   23,230
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.43  SOUTHLAKE ENERGY INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    5,747
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   5,747
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of sales                                               1,658
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                       1,658
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                              4,089
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                           671
  Depreciation and amortization                               2,388
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         3,059
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      180
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                               53
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      797 
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.43  SOUTHLAKE ENERGY INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      869
Net Income                                                      797
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    1,666
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.44 NESI ENERGY MARKETING CANADA, LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.44 NESI ENERGY MARKETING CANADA, LTD.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.44 NESI ENERGY MARKETING CANADA, LTD.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.45  TRIUMPH NATURAL GAS, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.45  TRIUMPH NATURAL GAS, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.45  TRIUMPH NATURAL GAS, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.46  NIPSCO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       13
  Notes receivable                                              592
  Other accounts receivable                                     581
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  4,965
  Notes receivable - associated companies                     2,165
  Prepayments                                                    16
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      8,332
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                    7,459
  Investments at equity                                      43,094
  Investments at cost                                         3,420
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                     53,973
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                   (460)
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                         (460)
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   61,845
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Foreign currency translation adjustment                      (758)
  Retained earnings                                         (41,137)
  Retained earnings - current year                           (7,863)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                    (49,757)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,996
  Taxes accrued                                                 720
  Taxes withheld payables                                       (99)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 2,617
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                     114,813
  Deferred income taxes                                      (8,025)
  Deferred credits                                            2,197
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                            108,985
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   61,845
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.46  NIPSCO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    3,881
                                                         ----------
    Total Revenue                                             3,881
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating Expense                                              75
  Administrative and general expenses                         2,141
  Depreciation and amortization                                 784
  Taxes (except income)                                          31
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes (Except Income)        3,031
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions):
  Non-operating income                                        2,486
  Taxes on other income                                        (735)
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Income (Deductions)                           1,751
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                    9,327
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                           (2,944)
                                                         ----------
Income (Loss) Before Subsidiaries                            (3,782)
                                                         ----------
Subsidiary Gain (Loss)                                       (4,081)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $   (7,863)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.46  NIPSCO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $  (41,137)
Net Income                                                   (7,863)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $  (49,000)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.47  ANALYTIC SYSTEMS LABORATORIES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      235
  Other accounts receivable                                     184
  Material and supplies at average cost                         244
  Prepayments                                                    22
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        685
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                      143
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        143
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                      2
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                            2
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $      830
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $      561
  Retained earnings                                          (3,096)
  Retained earnings - current year                             (640)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     (3,175)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,834
  Other accruals                                                  6
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,840
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       2,165
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrrent Liabilities                             2,165
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $      830
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.47  ANALYTIC SYSTEMS LABORATORIES, INC. 
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    1,470
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   1,470
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of Sales                                                 551
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                         551
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                                919
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                            122
  Administrative and general expenses                         1,328
  Depreciation and amortization                                  54
  Taxes (except income)                                          58
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         1,562
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                         5
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                                2
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (640)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.47  ANALYTIC SYSTEMS LABORATORIES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $   (3,096)
Net Income                                                     (640)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $   (3,736)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.48 PROTONICS RESEARCH, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.48 PROTONICS RESEARCH, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.48 PROTONICS RESEARCH, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.49  FUELMAKER CORPORATION    
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.49  FUELMAKER CORPORATION    
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.49  FUELMAKER CORPORATION    
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.50  G. R. CLARK CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $    1,011
  Other accounts receivable                                     418
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                      2
  Prepayments                                                     2
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      1,433
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                        3
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                          3
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    1,436
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Additional paid-in-capital                                  2,236
  Retained earnings                                            (985)
  Retained earnings - current year                               17
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      1,269
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        (22)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                   (22)
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                          30
  Deferred income taxes                                         159
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                      189
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    1,436
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.50  G. R. CLARK CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                    $       19 
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)            19
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                        46
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                               10
                                                         ----------     
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $       17
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.50  G. R. CLARK CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $     (985)
Net Income                                                       17
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $     (968)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.51  INTERNATIONAL POLYMER CORP.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.51  INTERNATIONAL POLYMER CORP.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.51  INTERNATIONAL POLYMER CORP.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.52  JOF TRANSPORTATION COMPANY     
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                     <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      516
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                     78
  Notes receivable - associated companies                     1,611
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      2,205
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                       3,319
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                      3,319
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    5,524
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                           3,305
  Retained earnings - current year                              988
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      4,294
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        625
  Taxes accrued                                                 (11)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                   614
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                         616
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities:                                     616
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    5,524
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.52  JOF TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                            32
  Taxes (except income)                                          24
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)            56
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions):
  Investment income                                           1,476
  Non-operating income                                          156
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Income (Deductions)                           1,632
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              588
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      988
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.52  JOF TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    3,305
Net Income                                                      988
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    4,293
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.53  KOGAF ENTERPRISES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       56
  Notes receivable                                              138
  Other accounts receivable                                      14
  Notes receivable - associated companies                     1,780
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      1,988
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                         163
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        163
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    2,151
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $    2,103
  Retained earnings                                             (30)
  Retained earnings - current year                               62
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      2,135
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         48
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                    48
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                         (32)
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                      (32)
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    2,151
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.53  KOGAF Enterprises, Inc.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $      130
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                     130
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                             9
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)             9
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                       (59)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $       62
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.53  KOGAF ENTERPRISES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      (30)
Net Income                                                       62
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $       32
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.54  LAKE ERIE LAND COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      298
  Notes receivable                                              849
  Other accounts receivable                                      23
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  2,783
  Prepayments                                                   552
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      4,505
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                   19,375
  Investments at equity                                        (546)
  Investments at cost                                        22,778
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                     41,607
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                    293
                                                         ----------
   Total Other Assets                                           293
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   46,405
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Additional paid-in capital                                 42,871
  Retained earnings                                          (5,800)
  Retained earnings - current year                           (2,219)
  Long term debt excluding amounts due within one year        2,636
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     37,489
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,964
  Customer deposits                                               4
  Taxes accrued                                                 185
  Accrued interest                                               22
  Other accruals                                                101
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 2,276
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       6,640
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              6,640
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   46,405
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.54  LAKE ERIE LAND COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    2,963
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   2,963
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of sales                                               1,506
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                       1,506
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                              1,457
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                         2,436
  Depreciation and amortization                               1,135
  Taxes (except income)                                         248
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         3,819
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                         3
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      809
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                           (1,192)
                                                         ----------
Income (Loss) Before Subsidiaries                            (1,976)
                                                         ----------
Subsidiary Gain (Loss)                                         (243)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $   (2,219)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.54  LAKE ERIE LAND COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $   (5,800)
Net Income                                                   (2,219)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $   (8,019)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>
     
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.55  SCC SERVICES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      433
  Other accounts receivable                                     336
  Material and supplies at average cost                         238
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      1,007
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                     46
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                           46
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    1,053
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Additional paid-in-capital                                     57
  Retained earnings                                            (360)
  Retained earnings - current year                             (243)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                       (545)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,557
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,557
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred credits                                               41
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                       41
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    1,053
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.55  SCC SERVICES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    4,517
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenues                                  4,517
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                         4,652
  Taxes (except income)                                         263
                                                         ----------
   Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)          4,915
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                         7
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                        1
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                             (149)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (243)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.55  SCC SERVICES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $     (360)
Net Income                                                     (243)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $     (603)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>
    
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.56  N SQUARED AVIATION, LLC
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.56  N SQUARED AVIATION, LLC
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.56  N SQUARED AVIATION, LLC
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.57  NDC DOUGLAS PROPERTIES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       46
  Notes receivable                                               59
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                  5,357
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      5,462
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                      30,087
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                     30,087
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   35,549
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                             805
  Retained earnings - current year                              465 
  Long term debt excluding amounts due                       23,592
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     24,863
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         40
  Interest accrued                                            1,773
  Other accruals                                              3,510
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 5,323
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       3,008    
  Deferred income taxes                                       2,355
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                    5,363
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   35,549
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.57  NDC DOUGLAS PROPERTIES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $      130
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                     130
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                            22
  Taxes (except income)                                           3
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)            25
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                    (1,438)
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                    2,802
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                           (4,600)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      465 
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>  

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.57  NDC DOUGLAS PROPERTIES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      805
Net Income                                                      465 
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    1,270
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.58  NIPSCO INTERNATIONAL POWER SYSTEMS COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $        1
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                          1
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $        1
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                              (2)
  Retained earnings - current year                               (1)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                         (2)
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                           3
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                                  3
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $        1
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.58  NIPSCO INTERNATIONAL POWER SYSTEMS COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues                                        $       0
                                                          ---------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                             1
                                                          ---------
   Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)              1
                                                          ---------
   NET INCOME (LOSS)                                      $      (1)
                                                          =========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.58  NIPSCO INTERNATIONAL POWER SYSTEMS COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $       (2)
Net Income                                                       (1)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $       (3)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.59  NIPSCO SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       83
  Other accounts receivable                                     315
  Reserve - customer accounts                                   (21)
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    579
  Material and supplies at average cost                       1,117
  Prepayments                                                    20
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      2,093 
                                                         ---------- 
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                      275
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        275
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Deferred charges and other                                     15
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                           15
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    2,383
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Additional paid-in-capital                                     54
  Retained earnings                                          (2,270)
  Retained earnings - current year                             (931)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     (3,146)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        419
  Customer deposits                                              61
  Taxes accrued                                                  (2)
  Taxes withheld payables                                       (48)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                   430
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       4,940
  Deferred income taxes                                         (21)
  Deferred credits                                              180
                                                         ----------
    Total Noncurrent Liabilities                              5,099
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    2,383
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.59  NIPSCO SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $    2,025
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   2,025
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of Sales                                               1,040
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                       1,040
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                                985
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                            194
  Administrative and general expenses                         1,717
  Depreciation and amortization                                  46
  Taxes (except income)                                          93
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         2,050
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      441
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                             (575)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (931)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.59  NIPSCO SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997  
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $   (2,270)
Net Income                                                     (931)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $   (3,201)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.60  RIC, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      125
  Other accounts receivable                                     270
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                     15
  Notes receivable - associated companies                       300
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        710
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                       21
  Investments at equity                                         356
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        377 
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    1,087
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                     <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                             327
  Retained earnings - current year                              392
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                        720
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        316
  Taxes withheld payables                                        (9)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                   307
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                          60
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                       60
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    1,087
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.60  RIC, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Operating revenue                                      $    1,677
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                   1,677
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                         1,262
  Depreciation and amortization                                   3
  Taxes (except income)                                          20
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         1,285
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                         1
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                        7
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                              147
                                                         ----------
Income (Loss) Before Subsidiaries                               239
                                                         ----------
Subsidiary Gain (Loss)                                          153 
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      392
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.60  RIC, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      327
Net Income                                                      392
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $      719
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.61  CARDINAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $      114
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    109
  Notes receivable - associated companies                       230
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        453
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                       35
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                         35
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $      488
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                             202
  Retained earnings - current year                              153 
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                        356
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        129
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                   129
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                           3
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                        3
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $      488
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.61  CARDINAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $      257
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                     257
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                            22
  Depreciation and amortization                                   8
  Taxes (except income)                                           2
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)            32
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                        17
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                               89 
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      153 
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.61  CARDINAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                     <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $      202
Net Income                                                      153 
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $      355
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.62  RIVERSIDE CALORIC COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $        2
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    116
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        118
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                       1,342
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                      1,342
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    1,460
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                            (315) 
  Retained earnings - current year                             (543)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                       (857)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                         58
  Taxes accrued                                                 (16)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                    42
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                       2,646
  Deferred income taxes                                        (371) 
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                    2,275
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    1,460
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.62  RIVERSIDE CALORIC COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                    $        2
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)             2
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                      (658)
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                      214
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                             (331)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (543)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.62  RIVERSIDE CALORIC COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $     (315)
Net Income                                                     (543)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $     (858)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.63 PROGENI, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $        1
  Other accounts receivable                                       2
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    163
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                        166
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                          30
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                         30
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $      196
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings - current year                             (240)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                       (239)
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                        104
  Taxes withheld payables                                        (9)
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                    95
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Notes payable to associated companies                         340
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                      340
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $      196
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.63 PROGENI, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Administrative and general expenses                           371
  Depreciation and amortization                                   1
  Taxes (except income)                                          12
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)           384
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                        3
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                             (147)
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $     (240)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.63 PROGENI, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $        0
Net Income                                                     (240)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $     (240)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.64 SUN POWER CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.64 SUN POWER CORPORATION
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.64 SUN POWER CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.65  KOKOMO GAS AND FUEL COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Utility Plant:
  Utility Plant                                          $   72,378
  Less - accumulated provision for depreciation             (29,127)
                                                         ----------
    Total Utility Plant                                      43,251
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at cost                                             5
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                          5
                                                         ----------
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                   1,841
  Accounts receivable, less reserve                           4,815
  Gas cost adjustment clause                                  1,875
  Material and supplies at average cost                         354
  Natural gas in storage, weighted average                      743
  Prepayments and other                                       4,851
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     14,479
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Regulatory assets                                             503
  Deferred charges and other                                     75
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                          578
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   58,313
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $   46,170
  Retained earnings                                            (873)
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     45,297
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      4,874
  Customer deposits                                             426
  Taxes accrued                                                 412
  Interest accrued                                              107
  Other accruals                                              1,176
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 6,995
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                       3,016
  Deferred income tax credits amortized                         645
  Deferred credits                                               10
  Postretirement accrued benefits                               503
  Regulatory income tax liability                             1,477
  Other non-current liabilities                                 370
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                    6,021
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   58,313
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.65  KOKOMO GAS AND FUEL COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Gas                                                    $   31,008
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                  31,008
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Purchased gas                                              18,821
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                             12,187
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operation expenses                                          3,359
  Administrative and general expenses                         2,307
  Depreciation and amortization                               1,495
  Taxes (except income)                                         979
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         8,140
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                      (262)
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                        1
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            1,474
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    2,310
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.65  KOKOMO GAS AND FUEL COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $     (783)
Net Income                                                    2,310
Dividends declared common                                    (2,400)
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $     (873)
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.66 KGF TRADING COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.66 KGF TRADING COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(No Activity)                                            $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.66 KGF TRADING COMPANY
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
(None - Zero Amounts)                                    $        0
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.67  NORTHERN INDIANA FUEL AND LIGHT COMPANY, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Utility Plant:
  Utility Plant                                          $   64,518
  Less - accumulated provision for depreciation             (18,640)
                                                         ----------
    Total Utility Plant                                      45,878
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Investments at equity                                       1,657
  Investments at cost                                             3
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                      1,660
                                                         ----------
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                     285
  Accounts receivable, less reserve                           6,156
  Gas adjustment clause                                       1,596
  Material and supplies at average cost                         433
  Natural gas in storage, weighted average                    3,688
  Prepayments and other                                       3,811
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                     15,969
                                                         ----------
Other Assets:
  Regulatory assets                                             322
  Deferred charges and other                                     (1)
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Assets                                          321
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $   63,828
                                                         ==========
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $   30,674
  Additional paid-in-capital                                  7,295
  Retained earnings                                          10,334
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                     48,303
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      5,116
  Customer deposits                                             144
  Taxes accrued                                                 760 
  Interest accrued                                               26
  Other accruals                                              1,656
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 7,702
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                       3,175
  Deferred income tax credits amortized                         474
  Deferred credits                                            2,123
  Regulatory income tax liability                             2,051
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                    7,823
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $   63,828
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.67  NORTHERN INDIANA FUEL AND LIGHT COMPANY, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Gas                                                    $   36,594
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                  36,594
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Purchased gas                                              23,687
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                      23,687
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                             12,907
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operation expenses                                          3,676
  Administrative and general expenses                         3,272
  Depreciation and amortization                               1,203
  Taxes (except income)                                         774
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)         8,925
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                      (109)
                                                         ----------
Interest and other charges                                       61
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                            1,495
                                                         ----------
Income before subsidiaries                                    2,317
                                                         ----------
Subsidiary Gain (Loss)                                          445
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $    2,762
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.67  NORTHERN INDIANA FUEL AND LIGHT COMPANY, INC.
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    7,572
Net Income                                                    2,762
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $   10,334
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.68  NORTHERN INDIANA TRADING COMPANY                               
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
<S>                                                      <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                              $       81
  Other accounts receivable                                   1,669
  Accounts receivable - associated companies                    769
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Assets                                      2,519
                                                         ----------
Other Property and Investments:
  Other property at cost less depreciation                      947
                                                         ----------
    Total Other Property and Investments                        947
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL ASSETS                                       $    3,466
                                                         ==========

<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<S>                                                      <C>
Capitalization:
  Common shares without par value                        $        1
  Retained earnings                                           1,211
  Retained earnings - current year                              445
                                                         ----------
    Total Capitalization                                      1,657
                                                         ----------
Current Liabilities:
  Total accounts payable                                      1,387
  Taxes accrued                                                 361
  Refunds due customers within one year                          (7)
  Other accruals                                                  1
  Taxes withheld payables                                         1
                                                         ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                                 1,743
                                                         ----------
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Deferred income taxes                                          66
                                                         ----------
    Noncurrent Liabilities                                       66
                                                         ----------
      TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES               $    3,466
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>
                                              
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.68  NORTHERN INDIANA TRADING COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Operating Revenues:
  Total operating revenue                                $   13,891
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Revenue                                  13,891
                                                         ----------
Cost of Sales:
  Cost of Sales                                              12,639
                                                         ----------
    Total Cost of Sales                                      12,639
                                                         ----------
Operating Margin                                              1,252
                                                         ----------
Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income):
  Operating expenses                                            277
  Depreciation and amortization                                 171
  Taxes (except income)                                          27
                                                         ----------
    Total Operating Expenses and Taxes(Except Income)           475
                                                         ----------
Other Income (Deductions)                                      (321)
                                                         ----------
Income tax expense                                               11
                                                         ----------
      NET INCOME (LOSS)                                  $      445
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A.68  NORTHERN INDIANA TRADING COMPANY 
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at Beginning of Year                             $    1,211
Net Income                                                      445
                                                         ----------
      BALANCE AT END OF YEAR                             $    1,656
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>




<PAGE>
EXHIBIT-99.B
NIPSCO Industries, Inc.

        The above-named claimant has caused this statement to be duly executed
on its behalf by its authorized officer on the 27th day of February, 1998.

                                  NIPSCO Industries, Inc.

                                  By  /s/ Nina M. Rausch 
                                    ----------------------------

Corporate Seal                      Nina M. Rausch
Attest:                             Secretary

Nina M. Rausch
Secretary


Name, title and address of officer to whom notices and correspondence
concerning this statement should be addressed:

                          Stephen P. Adik
                          Executive Vice President and
                          Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
                          NIPSCO Industries, Inc.
                          801 E. 86th Avenue
                          Merrillville, Indiana  46410




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