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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
Form 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _________________
Commission File Registrant; State of Incorporation; IRS Employer
Number Address; and Telephone No. Identification No.
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1-11459 PPL Corporation 23-2758192
(Pennsylvania)
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA 18101-1179
(610) 774-5151
1-905 PPL Electric Utilities Corporation 23-0959590
(Pennsylvania)
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA 18101-1179
(610) 774-5151
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
PPL Corporation Yes X No_______________
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PPL Electric Utilities Corporation Yes X No_______________
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
PPL Corporation Common stock, $.01 par value,
144,263,754 shares outstanding at
April 30, 2000, excluding
30,993,637 shares held as treasury
stock
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation Common stock, no par value,
102,230,382 shares outstanding and
all held by PPL Corporation at April
30, 2000, excluding 55,070,000 shares
held as treasury stock
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PPL Corporation
And
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
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FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
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Table of Contents
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION 1
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PPL Corporation
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Income 3
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 4
Consolidated Balance Sheet 5
Consolidated Statement of Shareowners' Common Equity 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 17
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk 27
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Income 29
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 30
Consolidated Balance Sheet 31
Consolidated Statement of Shareowner's Common Equity 33
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 34
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 38
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk 46
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 47
Item 6. Exhibit and Reports on Form 8-K 47
SIGNATURES 48
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 49
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Aguaytia - Aguaytia Energy, LLC, a consortium of energy companies involved in
the development of gas pipeline and generating units in Peru.
BGG - Bolivian Generating Group, LLC, an energy consortium with a 50% interest
in an electric generating company in Bolivia.
Burns Mechanical - Burns Mechanical, Inc., a PPL Spectrum unregulated subsidiary
specializing in mechanical contracting and engineering.
Clean Air Act (Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990) - legislation enacted
to address certain environmental issues including acid rain, ozone and toxic air
emissions.
Customer Choice Act - (Pennsylvania Electricity Generation Customer Choice and
Competition Act) - legislation enacted to restructure the state's electric
utility industry to create retail access to a competitive market for generation
of electricity.
DelSur - Distribuidora Electricidad del Sur S.A., an electric distribution
company in El Salvador, a majority of which is owned by EC.
DEP - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Emel/EC - Empresas Emel, S.A., a Chilean electric distribution holding company,
and Electricidad de Centroamerica, S.A. de C.V, an El Salvadoran holding company
and the majority owner of Del Sur. EC is jointly owned by PPL Global and Emel.
Energy Marketing Center - business unit within PPL Electric Utilities
responsible for marketing and trading wholesale energy.
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency.
EPS - Earnings per share.
FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) - a rulemaking organization that
establishes financial accounting and reporting standards.
FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) - federal agency that regulates
interstate transmission and wholesale sales of electricity and related matters.
H.T. Lyons - H.T. Lyons, Inc., a PPL unregulated subsidiary specializing in
mechanical contracting and engineering.
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate.
McCarl's - McCarl's Inc., a PPL unregulated subsidiary specializing in
mechanical contracting.
McClure - McClure Company, a PPL unregulated subsidiary specializing in
mechanical contracting and engineering.
MOU - Memorandum of Understanding.
NOx - nitrogen oxide.
NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) - federal agency that regulates operation of
nuclear power facilities.
NUG (Non-Utility Generator) - generating plants not owned by regulated
utilities. If the NUG meets certain criteria, its electrical output must be
purchased by public utilities under PURPA.
OTR - Northeast Ozone Transport Region.
PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) - additive to oil used in certain electrical
equipment up to the late-1970s. Now classified as a hazardous chemical.
Penobscot Hydro - Penobscot Hydro Co., Inc., a PPL Global subsidiary which
generates electricity for the New England market.
PJM (PJM Interconnection, LLC) - operates the electric transmission network and
electric energy market in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.
PLR - Provider of last resort, referring to PPL Electric Utilities providing
electricity to retail customers within its delivery territory who have chosen
not to shop for electricity under the Electric Choice Program.
PPL - PPL Corporation, the parent holding company of PPL Electric Utilities, PPL
Global and other subsidiaries.
PPL Capital Funding - PPL Capital Funding, Inc., a PPL financing subsidiary.
PP&L Capital Funding Trust I - a Delaware statutory business trust created to
issue Preferred Securities and Common Trust Securities.
PP&L Capital Trust - a Delaware statutory business trust created to issue
Preferred Securities, whose common stock is held by PPL Electric Utilities.
PP&L Capital Trust II - a Delaware statutory business trust created to issue
Preferred Securities, whose common stock is held by PPL Electric Utilities.
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PPL Electric Utilities - PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
PPL Electric Utilities' Mortgage - PPL Electric Utilities' Mortgage and Deed of
Trust, dated October 1, 1945, as supplemented.
PPL EnergyPlus - PPL EnergyPlus, LLC, a PPL Electric Utilities unregulated
subsidiary which supplies energy and energy services in newly deregulated
markets.
PPL Gas Utilities - PPL Gas Utilities Corporation, a PPL regulated subsidiary
specializing in natural gas distribution, transmission and storage services, and
the sale of propane.
PPL Global - PPL Global, Inc., a PPL unregulated subsidiary which invests in
and develops world-wide power projects.
PPL Montana - PPL Montana Holdings LLC, a PPL subsidiary which generates
electricity for wholesale and retail customers in Montana and the Northwest.
PPL Spectrum - PPL Spectrum, Inc., a PPL unregulated subsidiary which offers
energy-related products and services.
PUC (Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission) - state agency that regulates
certain ratemaking, services, accounting, and operations of Pennsylvania
utilities.
SCR - selective catalytic reduction.
SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission.
SFAS (Statement of Financial Accounting Standards) - accounting and financial
reporting rules issued by the FASB.
SIP - State Implementation Plan.
SO2 - sulfur dioxide.
Superfund - federal and state environmental legislation that addresses
remediation of contaminated sites.
U.K. - United Kingdom.
Western Mass. Holdings - Western Massachusetts Holdings, Inc., a PPL unregulated
subsidiary specializing in mechanical contracting and engineering.
WPD - Western Power Distribution, a British regional electric utility company.
Year 2000 - a set of date-related problems that may be experienced by software
systems or applications.
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Forward-looking Information
Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q concerning expectations,
beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and
underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of
historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
federal securities laws. Although PPL and PPL Electric Utilities believe that
the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements
are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to
have been correct, and actual results may differ materially from the results
discussed in these statements. In addition to the specific factors discussed in
this document, the following are among the important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: state
and federal regulatory developments; new state or federal legislation; national
or regional economic conditions; market demand and prices for energy, capacity
and fuel; weather variations affecting customer energy usage; competition in
retail and wholesale power markets; the effect of any business or industry
restructuring; PPL's and PPL Electric Utilities' profitability and liquidity;
new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing
requirements; operating performance of plants and other facilities;
environmental conditions and requirements; system conditions and operating
costs; performance of new ventures; political, regulatory or economic conditions
in foreign countries where PPL Global makes investments; foreign exchange rates;
and PPL's and PPL Electric Utilities' commitments and liabilities. Any such
forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important
factors and in conjunction with PPL's and PPL Electric Utilities' other
documents on file with the SEC.
New factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in forward-looking statements emerge from time to time, and it is not
possible for PPL or PPL Electric Utilities to predict all of such factors, or
the extent to which any such factor or combination of factors may cause actual
results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any
forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is
made, and neither PPL nor PPL Electric Utilities undertakes any obligation to
update the information contained in such statement to reflect subsequent
developments or information.
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PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Part 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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In the opinion of PPL, the unaudited financial statements included herein
reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, and the Consolidated Statement
of Income and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the periods ended March
31, 2000 and 1999. The financial condition and results of operations of PPL
Electric Utilities and PPL Global are currently the principal factors affecting
PPL's financial condition and results of operations.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars, except per share data)
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<CAPTION>
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Operating Revenues
Electric.................................................................. $789 $667
Natural gas and propane................................................... 58 46
Wholesale energy marketing and trading.................................... 460 296
Energy related businesses ................................................ 106 58
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Total..................................................................... 1,413 1,067
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Operating Expenses
Operation
Electric fuel........................................................... 121 123
Natural gas and propane................................................. 24 23
Energy purchases for retail load and wholesale.......................... 463 266
Other................................................................... 163 155
Amortization of recoverable transition costs............................ 63 45
Maintenance............................................................... 46 39
Depreciation and amortization ............................................ 68 60
Taxes, other than income.................................................. 60 53
Energy related businesses ................................................ 85 41
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Total..................................................................... 1,093 805
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Operating Income............................................................ 320 262
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Other Income and (Deductions)............................................... (1)
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Income Before Interest, Income Taxes and Minority Interest.................. 319 262
Interest Expense............................................................ 88 62
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Income Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest............................ 231 200
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Income Taxes ............................................................... 82 74
Minority Interest........................................................... 1
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Income Before Dividends on Preferred Stock.................................. 148 126
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements....................................... 6 6
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Net Income.................................................................. $142 $120
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Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Basic and Diluted......................................................... $0.99 $ 0.76
Dividends Declared per Share of Common Stock................................ $0.265 $0.250
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part
of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
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<CAPTION>
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities................................................ $125 $122
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment.......................................... (102) (66)
Investment in electric energy projects.................................................. (18)
Sale of nuclear fuel to trust........................................................... 27 11
Other investing activities - net........................................................ 3 (15)
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Net cash used in investing activities.................................................. (90) (70)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Issuance of long-term debt.............................................................. 500
Issuance of common stock................................................................ 8
Deposit of funds for the retirement of long-term debt................................... (28)
Retirement of long-term debt............................................................ (61) (25)
Termination of nuclear fuel lease....................................................... (154)
Payment of common and preferred dividends............................................... (42) (46)
Net decrease in short-term debt......................................................... (224) (30)
Payments on capital lease obligation.................................................... (11) (14)
Other financing activities - net........................................................ 12
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Net cash used in financing activities.................................................. (8) (107)
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Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equivalents .................................... 27 (55)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period ........................................ 133 195
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period .............................................. $160 $140
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest (net of amount capitalized).................................................... $78 $52
Income taxes............................................................................ $9 $9
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part
of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Millions of Dollars)
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<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents...................................................... $ 160 $ 133
Accounts receivable (less reserve: 2000, $30; 1999, $22)...................... 473 399
Unbilled revenues.............................................................. 313 310
Fuel, materials and supplies - at average cost................................. 182 200
Prepayments.................................................................... 181 119
Unrealized energy trading gains................................................ 48 26
Other.......................................................................... 160 106
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1,517 1,293
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Investments
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates at equity.............................. 475 424
Nuclear plant decommissioning trust fund....................................... 269 255
Other.......................................................................... 12 16
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756 695
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Property, Plant and Equipment
Electric utility plant in service - net
Transmission and distribution............................................. 2,482 2,462
Generation................................................................ 2,359 2,352
General................................................................... 262 259
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5,103 5,073
Construction work in progress - at cost........................................ 180 181
Nuclear fuel owned and leased - net............................................ 136 139
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Electric utility plant - net.............................................. 5,419 5,393
Gas and oil utility plant - net................................................ 172 171
Other property - net........................................................... 60 60
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5,651 5,624
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Regulatory Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets
Recoverable transition costs................................................... 2,591 2,647
Other.......................................................................... 912 915
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3,503 3,562
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$11,427 $11,174
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Millions of Dollars)
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<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt.............................................................. $ 633 $ 857
Long-term debt............................................................... 478 468
Capital lease obligation..................................................... 58
Above market NUG contracts................................................... 98 99
Accounts payable ............................................................ 362 399
Taxes and interest accrued .................................................. 234 144
Dividends payable ........................................................... 45 43
Unrealized energy trading losses............................................. 55 28
Other ....................................................................... 151 184
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2,056 2,280
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Long-term Debt.................................................................... 4,123 3,689
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Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits............................. 1,552 1,548
Above market NUG purchases................................................... 651 674
Capital lease obligation..................................................... 67
Other........................................................................ 893 892
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3,096 3,181
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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities............................................
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Minority Interest................................................................. 68 64
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Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trust holding solely company debentures........................... 250 250
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Preferred Stock
With sinking fund requirements............................................... 47 47
Without sinking fund requirements............................................ 50 50
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97 97
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Shareowners' Common Equity
Common stock................................................................. 2 2
Capital in excess of par value............................................... 1,860 1,860
Treasury stock............................................................... (836) (836)
Earnings reinvested.......................................................... 758 654
Accumulated other comprehensive income....................................... (35) (55)
Capital stock expense and other.............................................. (12) (12)
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1,737 1,613
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$11,427 $11,174
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part
of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREOWNERS' COMMON EQUITY
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
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<CAPTION>
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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Common stock at beginning of period................................................ $ 2 $ 2
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Common stock at end of period...................................................... 2 2
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Capital in excess of par value at beginning of period.............................. 1,860 1,866
Common stock issued through the ESOP and the DRIP (a)......................... 8
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Capital in excess of par value at end of period.................................... 1,860 1,874
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Treasury stock at beginning of period.............................................. (836) (419)
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Treasury stock at end of period.................................................... (836) (419)
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Earnings reinvested at beginning of period......................................... 654 372
Net income (b)............................................................... 142 120
Cash dividends declared on common stock...................................... (38) (39)
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Earnings reinvested at end of period.............................................. 758 453
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Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period...................... (55) (4)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) of $2, ($1) (b) 20 (7)
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Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period........................... (35) (11)
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Capital stock expense at beginning of period....................................... (12) (27)
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Capital stock expense at end of period............................................ (12) (27)
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Total Shareowners' Common Equity................................................... $ 1,737 $ 1,872
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Common stock shares (thousands) at beginning of period (a)......................... 143,697 157,412
Common stock issued through the ESOP and the DRIP............................. 282
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Common stock shares at end of period.............................................. 143,697 157,694
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(a) $.01 par value, 390,000 thousand shares authorized. Each share
entitles the holder to one vote on any question presented to any
shareowners' meeting.
(b) Statement of Comprehensive Income:
Net income.................................................................... $ 142 $ 120
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments................................. 20 (7)
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Total other comprehensive income.............................................. 20 (7)
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Comprehensive income ......................................................... $ 162 $ 113
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PPL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Terms and abbreviations appearing in Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements are explained in the glossary.
1. Interim Financial Statements
Certain information in footnote disclosures, normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
has been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the SEC. These financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and notes included in PPL's Annual Report to the
SEC on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Certain amounts in the March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1999 financial
statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation in the March
31, 2000 financial statements.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Leases
In March 2000, PPL Electric Utilities terminated its nuclear fuel lease and
repurchased $154 million of nuclear fuel from the lessor energy trust.
3. Earnings Per Share
Basic EPS is calculated by dividing earnings available to common shareowners
("Net Income" on PPL's Consolidated Statement of Income) by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period. In the calculation of
diluted EPS, weighted average shares outstanding are increased for additional
shares that would be outstanding if potentially dilutive securities were
converted to common stock.
For the three months ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 1999, the weighted
average shares outstanding (in thousands) were 143,697 and 157,621,
respectively. Dilutive shares had no impact on EPS in either period.
4. Segment and Related Information
PPL's principal business segment is PPL Electric Utilities, which along
with PPL EnergyPlus provides electricity delivery service in eastern and central
Pennsylvania, sells retail electricity throughout Pennsylvania and in
deregulated electricity markets in other states, and markets wholesale
electricity in the United States and Canada. PPL's other reportable business
segment, PPL Global (excluding the Montana generating assets acquired in 1999,
which are owned by PPL Montana and not consolidated with PPL Global for
financial reporting purposes), invests in and develops worldwide power projects,
with the majority of its international investments located in the U.K., Chile,
and El Salvador. PPL Global also owns and operates generating
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facilities in the United States. PPL Global's revenue represents equity earnings
in unconsolidated affiliates, revenues from the sale of generation to wholesale
customers, and revenue from the delivery of electricity to retail customers.
Other operating revenues of PPL represent gas distribution, unregulated
generating activities (including PPL Montana), mechanical contracting and
engineering, and unregulated energy services. Financial data for PPL's business
segments were as follows (millions of dollars):
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Income Statement data
Operating revenues
PPL Electric Utilities $ 1,127 $ 968
PPL Global 102 21
Other and Eliminations 184 78
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1,413 1,067
Depreciation and amortization
PPL Electric Utilities 58 58
PPL Global 5
Other and Eliminations 5 2
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68 60
Interest expense
PPL Electric Utilities 61 48
PPL Global 14 8
Other and Eliminations 13 6
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88 62
Income taxes
PPL Electric Utilities 81 76
PPL Global (2)
Other and Eliminations 3 (2)
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82 74
Net income
PPL Electric Utilities 131 108
PPL Global 8 9
Other and Eliminations 3 3
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$ 142 $ 120
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Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Cash Flow data
Expenditures for property,
plant & equipment
PPL Electric Utilities $ 77 $ 63
PPL Global 20
Other and Eliminations 5 3
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102 $ 66
Investment in electric energy projects
PPL Electric Utilities
PPL Global 18
Other and Eliminations
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March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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Balance Sheet data
Cumulative net investment in
unconsolidated affiliates
PPL Electric Utilities $ 17 $ 17
PPL Global 458 407
Other and Eliminations
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475 424
Total assets
PPL Electric Utilities 9,214 9,092
PPL Global 1,487 1,424
Other and Eliminations 726 658
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$11,427 $11,174
5. Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
PPL's investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $475 million and $424
million at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively. The most
significant investment was PPL Global's investment in WPD, which was $338
million at March 31, 2000 and $303 million at December 31, 1999. PPL Global has
a 51% equity ownership interest in WPD, but lacks voting control. Accordingly,
PPL Global accounts for its investment in WPD (and other investments where it
has majority ownership but lacks voting control) under the equity method of
accounting.
Summarized below is information from the financial statements of
unconsolidated affiliates, included in the PPL consolidated financial statements
under the equity method for the periods noted: (For purpose of comparability,
the summarized information of Emel/EC, in which PPL Global acquired a
controlling interest in 1999, is excluded from all periods.)
(in millions of dollars)
Balance Sheet Data
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March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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Current Assets $ 191 $ 389
Noncurrent Assets 3,577 3,340
Current Liabilities 308 367
Noncurrent Liabilities 1,939 1,890
Income Statement Data
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Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Revenues $ 141 $ 381
Operating Income 65 56
Net Income 44 26
6. Financial Instruments
PPL entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps and treasury lock
agreements with various counterparties to hedge the interest rate risk
associated with anticipated debt issuances. These interest rate swap agreements
involve the future exchange of floating-rate interest payments for fixed-rate
interest
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payments over the life of the agreements. In February 2000, PPL settled $430
million notional amount of swaps in connection with a medium-term note issuance,
and received net proceeds of about $15.8 million from these settlements. This
amount has been deferred on the balance sheet and will subsequently be amortized
over the life of the medium-term notes. At March 31, 2000, PPL agreed to pay
fixed rates between 6.0625% - 7.0775% on forward-starting swaps with notional
amounts of $620 million, and maturity dates between May 1, 2010 and May 31,
2030. PPL will receive a variable-rate interest payment based on either a 3-
month or 6-month LIBOR rate through the maturity dates of these agreements. At
March 31, 2000, PPL had also entered into U.S. treasury locks to lock in future
financing rates. PPL had locked in 10-year U.S. Treasury rates of 6.125% and
6.25% on amounts of $90 million and 30-year U.S. Treasury rates of 5.882% and
6.176% on notional amounts of $90 million. The estimated fair value of these
agreements, which represents the estimated amount PPL would receive if it had
terminated these agreements at March 31, 2000, was $19.5 million.
At March 31, 2000, PPL entered into $664 million notional amount of
interest rate swap agreements whereby it agreed to pay a floating interest rate
and receive a fixed interest rate payment. These swaps were executed with the
intent of adjusting the amount of floating-rate debt carried in its liability
portfolio. At March 31, 2000, the estimated fair value of these contracts,
representing the amount PPL would pay if it terminated these agreements at March
31, 2000 was $4.1 million.
7. Credit Arrangements & Financing Activities
PPL Electric Utilities issues commercial paper from time to time. At March
31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities had $116 million of commercial paper
outstanding at interest rates ranging from 6.23% to 6.60% per annum.
PPL Capital Funding, whose purpose is to provide debt funding for PPL and its
subsidiaries, also issues commercial paper. As with all PPL Capital Funding
debt, this commercial paper is guaranteed by PPL. At March 31, 2000, PPL Capital
Funding had $142 million of commercial paper outstanding, at interest rates
ranging from 6.20% to 6.52% per annum.
In order to enhance liquidity, PPL Electric Utilities, PPL Capital Funding
and PPL (as guarantor for PPL Capital Funding) share a 364-day $750 million
credit facility and a five year, $300 million credit facility, each with a group
of banks. At March 31, 2000, no borrowings were outstanding under either
facility.
In February 2000, PPL Capital Funding issued $500 million of medium-term
notes, with an interest rate of 7.75%, to be used for general corporate purposes
including making loans to PPL subsidiaries and reducing commercial paper
balances. This issuance was under the $1.2 billion shelf registration statement
filed with the SEC in September 1999.
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PPL Montana had entered into $950 million of credit facilities, non-recourse
to PPL, with a group of banks, including a $675 million 364-day facility and two
revolving credit facilities totaling $275 million which mature in 2002. The
purpose of these facilities is to provide bridge loan financing for the
acquisition of the Montana assets and to fund PPL Montana's working capital
needs. At March 31, 2000, $370 million of borrowings were outstanding under
these facilities. In May 2000, PPL Montana reduced the amount of these credit
facilities by $100 million due to lower anticipated funding needs.
8. Acquisitions and Divestitures
In 1998, PPL Global signed definitive agreements with the Montana Power
Company ("Montana Power"), Portland General Electric Company ("Portland") and
Puget Sound Energy, Inc. ("Puget") to acquire interests in 13 Montana power
plants, with 2,372 gross megawatts of generating capacity, for a purchase price
of $1.546 billion. The acquisition involves the Colstrip and Corette coal-fired
plants, 11 hydroelectric facilities and a storage reservoir. The Puget and
Portland agreements also provide for the acquisition of related transmission
assets for an additional $126 million, subject to certain conditions. In
December 1999, PPL Global completed the purchase of about 1,315 gross megawatts
of generating assets from Montana Power for $757 million. This acquisition
transferred to PPL Montana the 11 hydroelectric facilities, the storage
reservoir, the Corette plant and Montana Power's ownership interest in three of
the four units of the Colstrip plant, along with other generation-related
assets.
PPL Global's acquisition of the Colstrip interests of Puget and Portland,
totaling 1,057 additional megawatts, is subject to several conditions, primarily
the receipt of satisfactory regulatory approvals from the state utility
commissions in Washington and Oregon. The Washington Utilities and
Transportation Commission issued a decision in September 1999 with respect to
Puget's 735-megawatt interest in Colstrip, which Puget is disputing in the state
appellate court. In February 2000, the Oregon Public Utility Commission denied
Portland's application to sell its 322-megawatt interest in Colstrip, but stated
that it would be willing to reconsider the decision if Portland could
demonstrate sufficient additional benefits to Oregon ratepayers as a result of
the sale.
The acquisition agreements permit each party to terminate the respective
agreements if closing did not occur by April 30, 2000. PPL Global and the
respective sellers are still evaluating possible actions in light of the
regulatory decisions. None of the parties to the acquisition agreements to date
has provided written notice of intent to terminate the agreements. At this time,
PPL cannot predict the timing of or the ability to complete these acquisitions.
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9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Nuclear Insurance
PPL Electric Utilities is a member of certain insurance programs which
provide coverage for property damage to members' nuclear generating stations.
Facilities at the Susquehanna station are insured against property damage losses
up to $2.75 billion under these programs. PPL Electric Utilities is also a
member of an insurance program which provides insurance coverage for the cost of
replacement power during prolonged outages of nuclear units caused by certain
specified conditions. Under the property and replacement power insurance
programs, PPL Electric Utilities could be assessed retroactive premiums in the
event of the insurers' adverse loss experience. At March 31, 2000, the maximum
amount PPL Electric Utilities could be assessed under these programs was about
$24 million.
PPL Electric Utilities' public liability for claims resulting from a
nuclear incident at the Susquehanna station is limited to about $9.7 billion
under provisions of The Price Anderson Amendments Act of 1988. PPL Electric
Utilities is protected against this liability by a combination of commercial
insurance and an industry assessment program. In the event of a nuclear incident
at any of the reactors covered by The Price Anderson Amendments Act of 1988, PPL
Electric Utilities could be assessed up to $168 million per incident, payable at
a rate of $20 million per year, plus an additional 5% surcharge, if applicable.
Environmental Matters
Air
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The Clean Air Act deals, in part, with acid rain, attainment of federal
ambient ozone standards and toxic air emissions. PPL subsidiaries are in
compliance with the 1995 Phase I acid rain provisions and have taken steps to
comply with the year 2000 Phase II acid rain provisions.
During 1999, PPL Electric Utilities achieved seasonal (May-June) NOx
reductions to 55% from 1990 levels in response to DEP's rule implementing the
Northeast Ozone Transport Region's Memorandum of Understanding (OTR MOU). These
reductions were achieved with operational initiatives that rely, to a large
extent, on the low NOx burners installed in 1995 in compliance with the acid
rain requirements.
The DEP has proposed further seasonal (May-June) NOx reductions to 80% from
1990 levels starting in 2003. These further reductions are based on the
requirements of the OTR MOU and two EPA ambient ozone initiatives: the September
1998 EPA SIP-call issued under Section 110 of the Clean Air Act, requiring
reductions from 22 eastern states, including Pennsylvania; and the EPA's
approval of petitions filed by Northeastern states, requiring reductions from
sources in 12 Northeastern states and D.C., including PPL Electric Utilities'
sources. Despite various court challenges to the EPA initiatives, the PA DEP is
expected to move forward with the 2003 NOx reductions based
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on the OTR MOU. PPL Electric Utilities estimates that the 2003 NOx reductions
will be achieved with the installation of SCR technology on PPL Electric
Utilities' three largest units.
The EPA has also developed new standards for ambient levels of fine
particulates. These standards were challenged and remanded to EPA by the D.C.
Circuit Court in 1999. The new particulates standard, if finalized, may require
further reductions in SO2 for certain PPL subsidiaries and may expand the
planned seasonal NOx reductions at PPL Electric Utilities' plants to year-round
commencing in 2010-2012.
Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has been studying the health effects of
hazardous air emissions from power plants and other sources, in order to
determine what emissions should be regulated. The EPA has concluded that mercury
is the power plant air toxin of greatest concern, but that more evaluation is
needed before it can determine whether it must be regulated. The EPA is now
seeking mercury and chlorine sampling and other data from electric generating
units, including those operated by PPL subsidiaries.
The EPA recently initiated enforcement actions against eight utilities,
asserting that older, coal-fired power plants operated by those utilities have,
over the years, been modified in ways that subject them to more stringent "New
Source" requirements under the Clean Air Act. The EPA also has threatened
similar enforcement action with respect to plants operated by other, unnamed
utilities, as well as facilities in other industries. PPL at this time is unable
to predict whether such EPA enforcement actions will be brought with respect to
any of its affiliated plants. Compliance with any such EPA enforcement actions
could result in additional capital and operating expenses in amounts which are
not now determinable, but which could be significant.
The EPA is also proposing to revise its regulations in a way that will
require power plants to meet "New Source" performance standards and/or undergo
"New Source" review for many maintenance and repair activities that are
currently exempted as routine.
Expenditures to meet the 2000 acid rain and 2003 NOx reduction requirements
are included in the table of projected construction expenditures in the section
entitled "Financial Condition - Capital Expenditure Requirements" in the Review
of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations in PPL's 1999 Form 10-K.
PPL Electric Utilities currently estimates that additional capital expenditures
and operating costs for environmental compliance under the Clean Air Act will be
incurred beyond 2002 in amounts which are not now determinable, but which could
be significant.
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Water and Residual Waste
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The final NPDES permit for the PPL Electric Utilities' Montour plant
contains stringent limits for iron and chlorine discharges. Depending on the
results of a toxic reduction study, additional water treatment facilities or
operational changes may be needed at this plant.
Capital expenditures through the year 2003 to correct groundwater
degradation at fossil-fueled generating stations and to address waste water
control at PPL Electric Utilities' facilities pursuant to DEP regulations are
included in the table of construction expenditures in the section entitled
"Financial Condition - Capital Expenditure Requirements" in the Review of the
Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 1999 10-K. In this regard,
PPL Electric Utilities currently estimates that about $6 million of additional
capital expenditures may be required in the next four years to close some of the
ash basins and address other ash basin issues at various generating plants.
Additional capital expenditures could be required beyond the year 2003 in
amounts which are not now determinable, but which could be significant. Actions
taken to correct groundwater degradation and to address waste water control are
also expected to result in increased operating costs in amounts which are not
now determinable, but which could be significant.
Superfund and Other Remediation
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In 1995, PPL Electric Utilities entered into a consent order with the DEP
to address a number of sites where PPL Electric Utilities may be liable for
remediation. This may include potential PCB contamination at certain PPL
Electric Utilities substations and pole sites; potential contamination at a
number of coal gas manufacturing facilities formerly owned and operated by PPL
Electric Utilities; and oil or other contamination which may exist at some of
PPL Electric Utilities' former generating facilities. As of March 31, 2000, PPL
Electric Utilities has completed work on approximately two-thirds of the sites
included in the consent order.
In 1996, PPL Gas Utilities entered into a similar consent order with the
DEP to address a number of its sites where PPL Gas Utilities may be liable for
remediation. The sites primarily include former coal gas manufacturing
facilities. Prior to PPL acquiring PPL Gas Utilities in August 1998, PPL Gas
Utilities had obtained a "no further action" determination from the DEP for two
of the 20 sites covered by the order.
At March 31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities and PPL Gas Utilities had accrued
approximately $22 million, representing the estimated amounts they will have to
spend for site remediation, including those sites covered by each company's
consent orders mentioned above.
In October 1999, the Montana Supreme Court held in favor of several
citizens' groups that the right to a clean and healthful environment is a
fundamental right guaranteed by the Montana Constitution. The court's ruling
could result in significantly more
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stringent environmental laws and regulations as well as an increase in citizens'
suits under Montana's environmental laws. The effect on PPL Montana of any such
changes in laws or regulations or any such increase in citizen suits is not
currently determinable, but could be significant.
Future cleanup or remediation work at sites currently under review, or at
sites not currently identified, may result in material additional operating
costs for PPL subsidiaries that cannot be estimated at this time. Under the
Montana Power acquisition agreement, PPL Montana has been indemnified by the
Montana Power Company for any pre-acquisition environmental liabilities.
However, this indemnification is conditioned on certain circumstances that can
result in PPL Montana and the Montana Power Company sharing in certain costs
within limits set forth in the agreement.
General
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Due to the environmental issues discussed above or other environmental
matters, PPL subsidiaries may be required to modify, replace or cease operating
certain facilities to comply with statutes, regulations and actions by
regulatory bodies or courts. In this regard, PPL subsidiaries also may incur
capital expenditures, operating expenses and other costs in amounts which are
not now determinable, but which could be significant.
Loan Guarantees of Affiliated Companies
PPL provides certain guarantees for its subsidiaries. Specifically, PPL
guarantees all of the debt of PPL Capital Funding. As of March 31, 2000, PPL had
guaranteed $1.1 billion of medium-term notes and $142 million of commercial
paper issued by PPL Capital Funding. PPL had also provided loan guarantees to
PPL Global subsidiaries, totaling $118 million at March 31, 2000. Additionally,
PPL had guaranteed certain obligations of PPL EnergyPlus for up to $252 million
under power purchase and sales agreements.
At March 31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities had provided a guarantee in the
amount of $12 million in support of one of its subsidiaries.
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PPL Corporation
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
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and Results of Operations
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This discussion should be read in conjunction with the section entitled
"Review of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations of PPL Corporation
and PPL Electric Utilities Corporation" in PPL's and PPL Electric Utilities'
Annual Report to the SEC on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Terms and abbreviations appearing in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations are explained in the glossary.
Results of Operations
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The following discussion explains significant changes in principal items on
the Consolidated Statement of Income, comparing the three months ended March 31,
2000, to the comparable period in 1999.
The Consolidated Statement of Income reflects the results of past
operations and is not intended as any indication of the results of future
operations. Future results of operations will necessarily be affected by various
and diverse factors and developments. Furthermore, because results for interim
periods can be disproportionately influenced by various factors and developments
and by seasonal variations, the results of operations for interim periods are
not necessarily indicative of results or trends for the year.
Earnings
Earnings per share were $.99 during the three months ended March 31, 2000.
These earnings were $.23 per share, or about 30%, higher than the $.76 per share
earned in the first quarter of 1999.
This earnings improvement was primarily attributable to higher earnings of
PPL Electric Utilities, resulting from increased margins from energy marketing
and trading activities, an end of the one-year 4% rate reduction for delivery
customers, and lower other operation expenses. The first quarter earnings
improvement also reflects the initial earnings contribution of PPL Montana,
higher earnings of PPL Gas Utilities, and the benefit of fewer common shares
outstanding as a result of stock repurchase programs. These earnings gains were
partially offset by higher levels of interest expense.
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Electric Energy Sales
PPL Electric Utilities' electricity sales for the first quarter of 2000 and
1999 were as follows:
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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(Millions of kWh)
Electricity delivered to retail customers by PPL (a) 9,452 9,191
Less: Electricity supplied by others 1,909 1,779
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Electricity supplied to retail customers by PPL as PLR 7,543 7,412
Electricity supplied to retail customers by
PPL EnergyPlus 3,290 1,473
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Total electricity supplied to retail customers (a) 10,833 8,885
Wholesale electricity sales 9,539 8,932
(a) kWh for customers residing in PPL Electric Utilities' service territory who
are receiving energy from PPL Electric Utilities or PPL EnergyPlus will be
reflected in both of these categories.
Beginning on January 1, 1999, Pennsylvania electric customers were allowed
to choose their electricity supplier under the Customer Choice Act. Customers
making this choice continue to have their electricity delivered by the utility
that serves their territory.
Electricity delivered to retail customers in the three months ended March
31, 2000, increased by 261 million kWh, or 2.8%, from the comparable period in
1999. This increase reflects higher usage by commercial and residential
customers.
Electricity supplied to retail customers increased by 1,948 million kWh, or
21.9%, when comparing the three months ended March 31, 2000, to the same period
in 1999. Total electricity supplied has increased as the competitive electricity
supply market has expanded. PPL EnergyPlus is now in its second year of
supplying electricity to customers throughout Pennsylvania, and also supplies
electricity in New Jersey, Delaware and Maine. PPL EnergyPlus is also a licensed
electricity supplier in Montana and Maryland, and has filed for licenses to
serve customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Wholesale electricity sales, which includes sales to other utilities and
energy marketers through contracts, spot market transactions or power pool
arrangements, increased by 607 million kWh in the three months ending March 31,
2000, when compared to the same period in 1999. This increase was primarily the
result of increased activity of the Energy Marketing Center in the wholesale
market, offset somewhat by the expiration of bulk power contracts.
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Operating Revenues
Electric
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The increase (decrease) in revenues from electric operations was
attributable to the following:
Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2000 vs. March 31, 1999
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(Millions of Dollars)
Retail Electric Revenue
PPL Electric Utilities - electric
delivery and PLR load $ (6)
PPL EnergyPlus - electric
generation supply 57
PPL Global - Emel/EC - electric
delivery 65
Other 6
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$ 122
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Operating revenues from retail electric operations increased by $122
million, or 18.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2000, when compared to
the same period in 1999. This increase, in part, reflects the increase in PPL
EnergyPlus' supply sales. The difference in volume, up almost 70%, is primarily
due to the expansion of PPL EnergyPlus' marketing efforts. PPL EnergyPlus per-
unit revenues also increased by 6% for the same period. PPL Electric Utilities'
revenues were negatively impacted by an increase in customers shopping for
alternate electricity suppliers. This negative impact was partially offset by
the termination of a one-year, 4% rate reduction for electric delivery customers
in Pennsylvania. Finally, PPL Global consolidated Emel/EC beginning in the third
quarter of 1999. For the first quarter of year 2000, Emel/EC recorded retail
revenues of $65 million.
Natural Gas and Propane
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The increase in revenues from natural gas and propane was attributable to
the following:
Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2000 vs. March 31, 1999
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(Millions of Dollars)
PPL Gas Utilities $ 2
PPL EnergyPlus 10
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$ 12
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Both PPL Gas Utilities and PPL EnergyPlus had higher retail gas sales in
the first quarter of 2000, compared with the same period in 1999.
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Wholesale Energy Marketing and Trading
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The increase (decrease) in revenues from wholesale energy marketing and
trading activities was attributable to the following:
Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2000 vs. March 31, 1999
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(Millions of Dollars)
PPL Electric Utilities
Bilateral Sales $ 79
PJM (13)
Cost-based contracts (9)
Gas & oil sales 38
Other (3)
PPL Montana 60
PPL Global 8
Other 4
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$ 164
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Operating revenues from wholesale energy marketing and trading increased by
$164 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000, when compared to the
same period in 1999.
The change in PPL Electric Utilities' bilateral revenues in the first
quarter of 2000 compared with the first quarter of 1999 reflects an increase in
market pricing and energy sales to other counterparties.
The increase in PPL Electric Utilities' gas revenues is attributed to a 60%
increase in wholesale gas prices in the first quarter of 2000 compared with the
first quarter of 1999.
PPL acquired its Montana generating assets in December 1999. The results
of PPL Montana, including revenues and associated costs from electric
operations, have been recorded subsequent to acquisition. Wholesale revenues of
PPL Global are related to its operation of Penobscott Hydro, which was acquired
in May 1999.
Energy Related Businesses
Energy related businesses contributed $21 million and $17 million to the
operating income of PPL for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. The improvement in 2000 over 1999 primarily reflects PPL Global's
higher equity earnings from WPD, and additional operating income provided by PPL
Spectrum and the mechanical contractor and engineering subsidiaries. Energy
related businesses are expected to provide an increasing share of PPL's future
earnings.
Energy Purchases
Energy purchases for retail load and wholesale transactions increased by
$197 million during the first three months of 2000, compared with the same
period in 1999. About $53 million of this increase was due to the consolidation
of Emel/EC by PPL Global
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beginning in the third quarter of 1999. Therefore, the first quarter of 2000
includes purchases by Emel/EC to serve their customer base. About $12 million of
the increase was due to the power purchases and related transmission expenses of
PPL Montana, which was acquired in December 1999.
Excluding these amounts, energy purchases increased by $132 million, or
about 50%, during the first quarter of 2000 over 1999. This increase reflects
higher purchases of electricity and gas from other utilities to support PPL
EnergyPlus' retail electric and gas activities. This increase was partially
offset by implementation of mark-to-market accounting on energy trading
transactions in the first quarter of 1999.
Other Operation Expenses
Other operation expenses increased by $8 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 when compared with the same period in 1999.
The other operation expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2000
include about $18 million related to the operations of PPL Montana and Emel/EC.
PPL Montana was acquired in December 1999, and PPL Global consolidated Emel/EC
beginning in the third quarter of 1999. As such, there are no other operation
expenses recorded for these operations for the three months ended March 31,
1999.
After eliminating the other operation expenses of PPL Montana and Emel/EC,
such expenses decreased by $10 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000
when compared with the same period in 1999. Most of this decrease was realized
by PPL Electric Utilities, primarily due to lower load dispatching activities
for system control, medical costs for active employees (due to timing of
expenses) and pension plan costs.
Maintenance Expenses
Maintenance expenses increased by $7 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000, compared with the same period in 1999. About $3 million of this
increase was due to PPL Global's consolidation of Emel/EC beginning in the third
quarter of 1999. Another $3 million of the increase was due to the acquisition
of PPL Montana. After eliminating these expenses from the first quarter of 2000,
maintenance expenses were essentially unchanged compared with the three months
ended March 31, 1999.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $8 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2000, compared with the same period in 1999. One-
half of this increase was due to PPL Global's consolidation of Emel/EC beginning
in the third quarter of 1999. The remaining increase was due to the acquisition
of PPL Montana in December 1999. After eliminating these expenses from the first
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quarter of 2000, depreciation and amortization were essentially unchanged
compared with the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Income Taxes
Income taxes increased by $8 million for the three months ended March 31,
2000, when compared to the same period in 1999. The change was primarily due to
the increase in PPL's pre-tax book income.
Financing Costs
Interest expense was $26 million higher during the three months ended March
31, 2000, compared with the same period in 1999. This was primarily due to the
issuance of transition bonds in August 1999 and medium-term notes in February
2000, as well as the financing of PPL Montana (acquired in December 1999) and
the consolidation of Emel/EC beginning in the third quarter of 1999.
Financial Condition
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Energy Marketing and Trading Activities
PPL's subsidiaries purchase and sell electric capacity and energy at the
wholesale level under their FERC market-based tariffs. PPL's subsidiaries also
have entered into agreements to sell firm capacity or energy under their market-
based tariffs to certain entities located inside and outside of the PJM power
pool. PPL's subsidiaries enter into these agreements to market available energy
and capacity from their generating assets and to profit from market price
fluctuations. PPL's subsidiaries are actively managing their portfolios to
attempt to capture the opportunities and limit their exposure to volatile
prices. PPL's subsidiaries also purchase and sell energy futures contracts as
well as other commodity-based financial instruments in accordance with risk
management objectives and strategies.
Market Risk Sensitive Instruments
Commodity Price Risk
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PPL uses various methodologies to simulate forward price curves in the
energy markets to estimate the size and probability of changes in market value
resulting from commodity price movements. The methodologies require several key
assumptions, including selection of confidence levels, the holding period of the
commodity positions, and the depth and applicability to future periods of
historical commodity price information. As of March 31, 2000, PPL Electric
Utilities estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices across all
geographic areas and time periods could have decreased the value of PPL Electric
Utilities' trading portfolio by approximately $2 million. For PPL Electric
Utilities' non-trading portfolio, a 10% adverse movement in market prices across
all geographic areas and time periods could have decreased the value of PPL
Electric Utilities' non-trading portfolio by approximately $27 million at March
31, 2000. However, this would have been offset by an increase in the value of
the underlying commodity, the electricity generated. Also at March 31,
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2000, PPL Montana estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices could
have decreased the value of PPL Montana's non-trading portfolio by approximately
$14 million. This decrease would have been offset by an increase in the
underlying commodity, the electricity generated. At March 31, 2000, PPL Montana
had no trading transactions as defined under EITF 98-10 "Accounting for
Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities". In
addition to commodity price risk, PPL's commodity positions are also subject to
operational and event risks such as increases in load demand and forced outages
at generating plants.
Interest Rate Risk
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PPL and its subsidiaries have issued debt to finance operations. Also, PPL
has issued debt to provide funds for unregulated energy investments, which also
increases interest rate risk. PPL manages its interest rate risk by using
financial derivative products to adjust the mix of fixed and floating-rate
interest rates in its debt portfolios, adjusting the duration of its debt
portfolios and locking in U.S. treasury rates (and interest rate spreads over
treasuries) in anticipation of future financing, when appropriate. Risk limits
are designed to balance risk exposure to volatility in interest expense and
losses in the fair value of PPL's debt portfolio due to changes in the absolute
level of interest rates. See Note 6 to Financial Statements for a discussion of
financial derivative instruments outstanding at March 31, 2000.
PPL's potential annual exposure to increased interest expense due to a 10%
increase in interest rates was estimated at $6 million at March 31, 2000.
PPL is also exposed to changes in the fair value of its debt portfolio. At
March 31, 2000, PPL estimated that its potential exposure to a change in the
fair value of its debt portfolio through a 10% adverse movement in interest
rates was about $68 million.
PPL utilizes various risk management instruments to reduce its exposure
to adverse interest rate movements for future anticipated financings. While PPL
is exposed to changes in the fair value of these instruments, they are designed
such that any economic loss in value should be offset by interest rate savings
at the time the future anticipated financing is completed. At March 31, 2000,
PPL estimated its potential exposure to a change in the fair value of these
instruments through a 10% adverse movement in interest rates at $38 million.
Market events that are inconsistent with historical trends could cause
actual results to exceed estimated levels.
Nuclear Decommissioning Fund - Securities Price Risk
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PPL Electric Utilities maintains trust funds, as required by the NRC, to
fund certain costs of decommissioning Susquehanna. At March 31, 2000, these
funds were invested primarily in domestic equity securities and fixed rate,
fixed income securities and are reflected
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at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The mix of securities is
designed to provide returns to be used to fund Susquehanna's decommissioning and
to compensate for inflationary increases in decommissioning costs. However, the
equity securities included in the trusts are exposed to price fluctuation in
equity markets, and the value of fixed rate, fixed income securities are exposed
to changes in interest rates. PPL Electric Utilities actively monitors the
investment performance and periodically reviews asset allocation in accordance
with PPL Electric Utilities' nuclear decommissioning trust policy statement. A
hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates and 10% decrease in equity prices
would have resulted in an estimated $19.3 million reduction in the fair value of
the trust assets at March 31, 2000.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Refer to Note 8 to the Financial Statements for information regarding
Acquisitions and Divestitures.
At March 31, 2000, PPL Global had investments in foreign and domestic
facilities, including investments in Emel/EC, DelSur, and Penobscot Hydro (that
are consolidated in PPL Global's financial statements), but excluding PPL
Montana. PPL Global continues to pursue opportunities to develop and acquire
electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities in the U.S. and
abroad.
Financing Activities
In February 2000, PPL Capital Funding issued $500 million of medium-term
notes in the form of 7.75% Series due 2005. This issuance used $500 million of
the $1.2 billion SEC shelf registration statement filed in September 1999. At
the time of issuance, PPL also settled a number of forward-starting swaps that
had been entered into in a lower interest rate environment as a means to lock-in
interest rates and limit exposure to increasing interest rates, all pursuant to
PPL's interest rate risk management program. PPL received net proceeds of $15.8
million from the settlement of these contracts, which were deferred on the
balance sheet and are being amortized over the life of the medium-term notes.
The effective interest rate on the medium-term notes was reduced by
approximately 75 basis points as a result of this hedging activity. Also, in
conjunction with this transaction, PPL swapped $350 million notional amount of
these notes from fixed to floating-rate instruments, with an initial average
rate of three-month LIBOR plus 45 basis points, to adjust the amount of
floating-rate debt carried in its liability portfolio.
On February 25, 2000, the PPL Board of Directors declared a quarterly
common stock dividend of $.265 per share, payable April 1, 2000 to shareowners
of record on March 10, 2000. The amount of the April 1, 2000 dividend represents
an increase of 6% from the amount of the quarterly dividend ($.25 per share)
that had been paid since October 1, 1998. Future dividends, declared at the
discretion of the Board of Directors, will be dependent upon future earnings,
financial requirements and other factors.
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On March 30, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities deposited with the trustee $27.6
million for the redemption of all of its outstanding First Mortgage Bonds, 9-
1/4% Series due 2019, at par through the maintenance and replacement fund
provisions of its Mortgage. The bonds were redeemed and retired on April 1,
2000.
Financing and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents increased by an additional $82 million during the
three months ended March 31, 2000, compared with the same period in 1999. The
reasons for this change were:
o A $3 million increase in cash provided by operating activities.
o A $21 million increase in cash used in investing activities, primarily
due to PPL Global's increase in expenditures for property, plant and
equipment (largely due to the consolidation of Emel/EC) and
investments in electric energy projects.
o A $100 million decrease in cash used in financing activities. This
decrease was due to additional issuance of medium-term notes, offset
by the termination of the nuclear fuel lease and a net reduction in
short-term debt balances.
Financial Indicators
Earnings for the twelve months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 were impacted
by one-time adjustments, which are listed in the "Earnings" discussion in the
Results of Operations of PPL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
The following financial indicators reflect the elimination of these impacts from
earnings, and provide an additional measure of the underlying earnings
performance of PPL and its subsidiaries:
12 Months Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Earnings per share, as adjusted $ 2.54 $ 2.02
Return on average common equity 20.32% 11.79%
Ratio of pre-tax income to interest charges 2.97 3.25
Dividends declared per share $1.0150 $1.1675
Environmental Matters
See Note 9 to Financial Statements for a discussion of environmental
matters.
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Increasing Competition
The electric utility industry has experienced, and will continue to
experience, a significant increase in the level of competition in the energy
supply market at both the state and federal level. Refer to PPL's 1999 Form 10-K
for a discussion of state and federal activities in this regard.
PPL EnergyPlus is serving industrial and commercial customers in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maine and Montana. PPL EnergyPlus is
licensed to sell energy in Maryland and has filed applications for licensing in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Proposed Corporate Realignment
In September 1999, the Boards of Directors of PPL and PPL Electric
Utilities approved the initiation of a corporate realignment, in order to better
position PPL and its subsidiaries in the new competitive marketplace. This
realignment includes the following key features:
o The transfer of all of PPL Electric Utilities' electric generating
facilities and related assets to new generating subsidiaries of PPL,
under a new unregulated generation company. In order to effect this
transfer, these assets will be released from PPL Electric Utilities'
Mortgage.
o The transfer of PPL Electric Utilities' wholesale energy marketing
business to PPL EnergyPlus, which will be the wholesale and retail
energy marketing subsidiary of PPL and will no longer be a subsidiary
of PPL Electric Utilities.
o The transfer of the U.S. electric generating subsidiaries of PPL
Global to the new generation company.
Upon completion of this corporate realignment, PPL Electric Utilities'
principal business will be the transmission and distribution of electricity to
serve retail customers in its franchised territory in eastern and central
Pennsylvania. PPL Global's principal business will be the acquisition or
development of both U.S. and international energy projects and the ownership of
international energy projects. Other subsidiaries of PPL and PPL Electric
Utilities will generally be aligned in the new corporate structure according to
their principal business functions.
The proposed corporate realignment is subject to approval from the PUC, the
FERC and the NRC, as well as certain third-party consents. In December 1999, the
company filed applications for these regulatory approvals. Several protests and
petitions to intervene were filed in these proceedings, raising a variety of
issues associated with the corporate realignment. In April 2000, the PUC
approved the proposed realignment. The FERC also has rendered several of the
necessary approvals. Subject to receipt of the remaining approvals, PPL expects
to complete the corporate realignment in mid-2000.
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Year 2000
PPL successfully addressed the Year 2000 issue, including the handling of
the February 29, 2000 leap year issue. Based upon present assessments, PPL
Electric Utilities estimates that it incurred approximately $13 million in Year
2000 remediation costs. These costs were expensed as incurred.
Other PPL domestic and international affiliates successfully completed the
Year 2000 rollover with no significant problems. PPL's electricity distribution
companies in the U.K., Chile, Bolivia, and El Salvador all reported fewer than
normal outages, which were unrelated to Year 2000. In addition, PPL Gas
Utilities and generating facilities in Montana and Maine also successfully made
the Year 2000 transition without incident.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Reference is made to "Commodity Price Risk," in Review of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
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PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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In the opinion of PPL Electric Utilities, the unaudited financial
statements included herein reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly
the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, and
the Consolidated Statement of Income and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. All nonutility operating
transactions are included in "Other Income" in PPL Electric Utilities'
Consolidated Statement of Income.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
--------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Operating Revenues
Electric....................................................................... $722 $667
Natural gas.................................................................... 11 1
Wholesale energy marketing and trading......................................... 388 296
Energy related businesses...................................................... 6 4
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Total.......................................................................... 1,127 968
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Operating Expenses
Operation
Electric fuel................................................................. 112 123
Energy purchases for retail load and wholesale................................ 391 266
Other......................................................................... 135 147
Amortization of recoverable transition costs.................................. 63 45
Maintenance.................................................................... 39 38
Depreciation and amortization.................................................. 58 58
Taxes, other than income ...................................................... 55 50
Energy related businesses ..................................................... 6 4
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Total.......................................................................... 859 731
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Operating Income ................................................................ 268 237
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Other Income..................................................................... 11 7
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Income Before Interest and Income Taxes.......................................... 279 244
Interest Expense................................................................. 61 48
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Income Before Income Taxes....................................................... 218 196
Income Taxes .................................................................... 81 76
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Net Income Before Dividends on Preferred Stock................................... 137 120
Dividends on Preferred Stock..................................................... 6 12
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Earnings Available to PPL Corporation............................................ $131 $108
============== ===============
</TABLE>
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an
integral part of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities........................................ $ 106 $ 147
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment................................. (77) (63)
Sale of nuclear fuel to trust.................................................. 27 11
Loan to parent................................................................. 13
Other investing activities - net............................................... 2 4
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Net cash used in investing activities........................................ (35) (48)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Retirement of long-term debt................................................... (61)
Deposit of funds for the retirement of long-term debt.......................... (28)
Termination of nuclear fuel lease.............................................. (154)
Payments on capital lease obligation........................................... (11) (14)
Payment of common and preferred dividends...................................... (44) (89)
Net increase in short-term debt................................................ 212 10
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Net cash used in financing activities........................................ (86) (93)
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (15) 6
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period................................. 52 31
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period....................................... $ 37 $ 37
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest (net of amount capitalized)........................................... $ 56 $ 46
Income taxes................................................................... ($3) $ 12
</TABLE>
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Millions of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents............................................................. $ 37 $ 52
Accounts receivable (less reserve: 2000, $21; 1999, $18).............................. 328 274
Unbilled revenues..................................................................... 287 275
Fuel, materials and supplies - at average cost........................................ 164 175
Prepayments........................................................................... 171 87
Unrealized energy trading gains....................................................... 48 26
Other................................................................................. 131 78
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1,166 967
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Investments
Loan to parent and its affiliates.................................................... 476 489
Nuclear plant decommissioning trust fund............................................. 269 255
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate at equity..................................... 17 17
Other................................................................................ 12 15
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774 776
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Property, Plant and Equipment
Electric utility plant in service - net
Transmission and distribution................................................... 2,187 2,193
Generation...................................................................... 1,628 1,620
General......................................................................... 210 208
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4,025 4,021
Construction work in progress - at cost.............................................. 132 139
Nuclear fuel owned and leased - net ................................................. 136 139
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Electric utility plant - net.................................................... 4,293 4,299
Gas and oil utility plant - net...................................................... 26 26
Other property - net................................................................. 20 20
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4,339 4,345
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Regulatory Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets
Recoverable transition costs......................................................... 2,591 2,647
Other................................................................................ 344 357
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2,935 3,004
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$ 9,214 $ 9,092
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</TABLE>
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Millions of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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<S> <C> <C>
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt................................................................. $ 116 $ 183
Short-term debt payable to affiliate............................................ 279
Long-term debt.................................................................. 357 352
Capital lease obligation........................................................ 58
Above market NUG contracts...................................................... 98 99
Accounts payable................................................................ 228 284
Taxes and interest accrued...................................................... 209 116
Dividends payable............................................................... 6 6
Unrealized energy trading losses................................................ 54 28
Other........................................................................... 130 162
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1,477 1,288
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Long-term debt.................................................................... 3,087 3,153
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Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits................................ 1,528 1,528
Above market NUG purchases...................................................... 651 674
Capital lease obligation........................................................ 67
Other........................................................................... 735 739
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2,914 3,008
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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities............................................
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Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trust holding solely company debentures.............................. 250 250
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Preferred stock
With sinking fund requirements.................................................. 47 47
Without sinking fund requirements............................................... 50 50
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97 97
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Shareowner's Common Equity
Common stock.................................................................... 1,476 1,476
Additional paid-in capital...................................................... 55 55
Treasury stock.................................................................. (632) (632)
Earnings reinvested............................................................. 512 419
Accumulated other comprehensive income.......................................... (6) (6)
Capital stock expense and other................................................. (16) (16)
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1,389 1,296
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$ 9,214 $ 9,092
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</TABLE>
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREOWNER'S COMMON EQUITY
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Common stock at beginning of period.................................................... $ 1,476 $ 1,476
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Common stock at end of period.......................................................... 1,476 1,476
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Additional paid-in capital at beginning of period ..................................... 55 70
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Additional paid-in capital at end of period............................................ 55 70
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Treasury stock at beginning of period.................................................. (632)
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Treasury stock at end of period........................................................ (632)
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Earnings reinvested at beginning of period............................................. 419 210
Net income (b).................................................................... 131 108
Cash dividends declared on common stock........................................... (38) (77)
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Earnings reinvested at end of period................................................... 512 241
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Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period.......................... (6) (6)
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Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period................................ (6) (6)
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Capital stock expense at beginning of period........................................... (16) (20)
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Capital stock expense at end of period................................................. (16) (20)
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Total Shareowner's Common Equity....................................................... $ 1,389 $ 1,761
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Common stock shares (thousands) at beginning of period (a)............................. 102,230 157,300
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Common stock shares at end of period................................................... 102,230 157,300
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(a) No par value. 170,000 thousand shares authorized. All common shares
of PPL Electric Utilities stock are owned by PPL.
(b) Statement of Comprehensive Income:
Net income........................................................................ $ 131 $ 108
Total other comprehensive income..................................................
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Comprehensive Income.............................................................. $ 131 $ 108
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</TABLE>
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of the financial statements
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PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Terms and abbreviations appearing in Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements are explained in the glossary.
1. Interim Financial Statements
Certain information in footnote disclosures, normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
has been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the SEC. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in PPL Electric
Utilities' Annual Report to the SEC on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999.
Certain amounts in the March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1999 financial
statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation in the March
31, 2000 financial statements.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Leases
In March 2000, PPL Electric Utilities terminated its nuclear fuel lease and
repurchased $154 million of nuclear fuel from the lessor energy trust.
3. Credit Arrangements & Financing Activities
PPL Electric Utilities issues commercial paper from time to time. At
March 31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities had $116 million of commercial paper
outstanding at interest rates ranging from 6.23% to 6.60% per annum. At March
31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities also had $279 million of notes payable to an
affiliate.
In order to enhance liquidity, PPL Electric Utilities, PPL Capital Funding
and PPL (as guarantor for PPL Capital Funding) share a 364-day $750 million
credit facility and a five year $300 million credit facility, each with a group
of banks. At March 31, 2000, no borrowings were outstanding under either
facility.
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4. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Nuclear Insurance
PPL Electric Utilities is a member of certain insurance programs which
provide coverage for property damage to members' nuclear generating stations.
Facilities at the Susquehanna station are insured against property damage losses
up to $2.75 billion under these programs. PPL Electric Utilities is also a
member of an insurance program which provides insurance coverage for the cost of
replacement power during prolonged outages of nuclear units caused by certain
specified conditions. Under the property and replacement power insurance
programs, PPL Electric Utilities could be assessed retroactive premiums in the
event of the insurers' adverse loss experience. At March 31, 2000, the maximum
amount PPL Electric Utilities could be assessed under these programs was about
$24 million.
PPL Electric Utilities' public liability for claims resulting from a
nuclear incident at the Susquehanna station is limited to about $9.7 billion
under provisions of The Price Anderson Amendments Act of 1988. PPL Electric
Utilities is protected against this liability by a combination of commercial
insurance and an industry assessment program. In the event of a nuclear
incident at any of the reactors covered by The Price Anderson Amendments Act of
1988, PPL Electric Utilities could be assessed up to $168 million per incident,
payable at a rate of $20 million per year, plus an additional 5% surcharge, if
applicable.
Environmental Matters
Air
---
The Clean Air Act deals, in part, with acid rain, attainment of federal
ambient ozone standards and toxic air emissions. PPL Electric Utilities is in
compliance with the 1995 Phase I acid rain provisions and has taken steps to
comply with the year 2000 Phase II acid rain provisions.
During 1999, PPL Electric Utilities achieved seasonal (May-June) NOx
reductions to 55% from 1990 levels in response to the DEP's rule implementing
the Northeast Ozone Transport Region's Memorandum of Understanding (OTR MOU).
These reductions were achieved with operational initiatives that rely, to a
large extent, on the low NOx burners installed in 1995 in compliance with the
acid rain requirements.
The DEP has proposed further seasonal (May-June) NOx reductions to 80% from
1990 levels starting in 2003. These further reductions are based on the
requirements of the OTR MOU and two EPA ambient ozone initiatives: the
September, 1998, EPA SIP-call issued under Section 110 of the Clean Air Act,
requiring reductions from 22 eastern states, including Pennsylvania; and
approval of petitions filed by Northeastern states requiring reductions from
sources in 12 Northeastern states and D.C., including PPL Electric Utilities'
sources. Despite various court challenges to the EPA initiatives, the DEP is
expected to move forward with the 2003 NOx reductions based on
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the OTR MOU. PPL Electric Utilities estimates that the 2003 NOx reductions will
be achieved with the installation of SCR technology on PPL Electric Utilities'
three largest units.
EPA has also developed new standards for ambient levels of fine
particulates. These standards were challenged and remanded to EPA by the D.C.
Circuit Court in 1999. The new particulates standard, if finalized, may require
further reductions in SO2 for certain PPL subsidiaries and may expand the
planned seasonal NOx reductions at PPL Electric Utilities to year-round
commencing in 2010-2012.
Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has been studying the health effects of
hazardous air emissions from power plants and other sources, in order to
determine what should be regulated. The EPA has concluded that mercury is the
power plant air toxin of greatest concern, but that more evaluation is needed
before it can determine whether it must be regulated. The EPA is now seeking
mercury and chlorine sampling and other data from electric generating units,
including those operated by PPL Electric Utilities.
The EPA recently initiated enforcement actions against eight utilities,
asserting that older, coal-fired power plants operated by those utilities have,
over the years, been modified in ways that subject them to more stringent "New
Source" requirements under the Clean Air Act. The EPA also has threatened
similar enforcement action with respect to plants operated by other, unnamed
utilities, as well as facilities in other industries. PPL Electric Utilities at
this time is unable to predict whether such EPA enforcement actions will be
brought with respect to any of its plants. Compliance with any such EPA
enforcement actions could result in additional capital and operating expenses in
amounts which are not now determinable, but which could be significant.
The EPA is also proposing to revise its regulations in a way that will
require power plants to meet "New Source" performance standards and/or undergo
"New Source" review for many maintenance and repair activities that are
currently exempted as routine.
Expenditures to meet the 2000 acid rain and 2003 NOx reduction requirements
are included in the table of projected construction expenditures in the section
entitled "Financial Condition - Capital Expenditure Requirements" in the Review
of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 1999 10-K. PPL
Electric Utilities currently estimates that additional capital expenditures and
operating costs for environmental compliance under the Clean Air Act will be
incurred beyond 2002 in amounts which are not now determinable, but which could
be significant.
Water and Residual Waste
------------------------
The final NPDES permit for PPL Electric Utilities' Montour plant contains
stringent limits for iron and chlorine discharges. Depending on the results of
a toxic reduction study, additional water treatment facilities or operational
changes may be needed at this plant.
Capital expenditures through the year 2003 to correct groundwater
degradation at fossil-fueled generating stations, and to address waste
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water control at PPL Electric Utilities' facilities pursuant to DEP regulations
are included in the table of construction expenditures in the section entitled
"Financial Condition - Capital Expenditure Requirements" in the Review of the
Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 1999 10-K. In this regard,
PPL Electric Utilities currently estimates that about $6 million of additional
capital expenditures may be required in the next four years to close some of the
ash basins and address other ash basin issues at various generating plants.
Additional capital expenditures could be required beyond the year 2003 in
amounts which are not now determinable but which could be significant. Actions
taken to correct groundwater degradation and to address waste water control, are
also expected to result in increased operating costs in amounts which are not
now determinable, but which could be significant.
Superfund and Other Remediation
-------------------------------
In 1995, PPL Electric Utilities entered into a consent order with the DEP
to address a number of sites where PPL Electric Utilities may be liable for
remediation. This may include potential PCB contamination at certain PPL
Electric Utilities substations and pole sites; potential contamination at a
number of coal gas manufacturing facilities formerly owned and operated by PPL
Electric Utilities; and oil or other contamination which may exist at some of
PPL Electric Utilities' former generating facilities. As of March 31, 2000, PPL
Electric Utilities has completed work on approximately two-thirds of the sites
included in the consent order.
At March 31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities had accrued approximately $6
million, representing the amount it estimates it will have to spend for site
remediation, including those sites covered by its consent order mentioned above.
General
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Due to the environmental issues discussed above or other environmental
matters, PPL Electric Utilities may be required to modify, replace or cease
operating certain facilities to comply with statutes, regulations and actions by
regulatory bodies or courts. In this regard, PPL Electric Utilities also may
incur capital expenditures, operating expenses and other costs in amounts which
are not now determinable, but which could be significant.
Loan Guarantees of Affiliated Companies
At March 31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities provided a guarantee in the
amount of $12 million in support of one of its subsidiaries.
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PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operations
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This discussion should be read in conjunction with the section entitled
"Review of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations of PPL Electric
Utilities Corporation" in PPL Electric Utilities' Annual Report to the SEC on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999. Terms and abbreviations
appearing in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations are explained in the glossary.
Results of Operations
The following discussion explains significant changes in principal items on
the Consolidated Statement of Income comparing the three months ended March 31,
2000, to the comparable period in 1999.
The Consolidated Statement of Income reflects the results of past
operations and is not intended as any indication of the results of future
operations. Future results of operations will necessarily be affected by
various and diverse factors and developments. Furthermore, because results for
interim periods can be disproportionately influenced by various factors and
developments and by seasonal variations, the results of operations for interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of results or trends for the year.
Earnings
PPL Electric Utilities' earnings available to PPL were $131 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2000. These earnings were $23 million, or about
21%, higher than the $108 million of earnings available to PPL during the first
quarter of 1999.
This earnings improvement was primarily due to increased margins from
energy marketing and trading activities, the end of the one-year 4% rate
reduction for delivery customers, and lower other operation expenses. These
operating expense reductions included lower pension and medical expenses, as
well as decreased load dispatching costs.
Additional earnings were also made available to PPL as a result of lower
dividends based on fewer shares of outstanding preferred stock.
The earnings improvements in the first quarter of 2000 were partially
offset by higher interest expense associated with the issuance of transition
bonds in August 1999, to securitize the recovery of stranded costs.
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Electric Energy Sales
PPL Electric Utilities' electricity sales for 2000 and 1999 were as
follows:
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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(Millions of kWh)
Electricity delivered to retail customers by PPL (a) 9,452 9,191
Less: Electricity supplied by others 1,909 1,779
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Electricity supplied to retail customers by PPL as PLR 7,543 7,412
Electricity supplied to retail customers by
PPL EnergyPlus 3,290 1,473
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Total electricity supplied to retail customers (a) 10,833 8,885
Wholesale electricity sales 9,539 8,932
(a) kWh for customers residing in PPL Electric Utilities' service territory who
are receiving energy from PPL Electric Utilities or PPL EnergyPlus will be
reflected in both of these categories.
Beginning on January 1, 1999, Pennsylvania electric customers were allowed
to choose their electricity supplier under the Customer Choice Act. Customers
making this choice continue to have their electricity delivered by the utility
that serves their territory.
Electricity delivered to retail customers in the three months ended March
31, 2000, increased by 261 million kWh, or 2.8%, from the comparable period in
1999. This increase reflects higher usage by commercial and residential
customers.
Electricity supplied to retail customers increased by 1,948 million kWh, or
21.9%, when comparing the three months ended March 31, 2000, to the same period
in 1999. Total electricity supplied has increased as the competitive
electricity supply market has expanded. PPL EnergyPlus is now in its second
year of supplying electricity to customers throughout Pennsylvania, and also
supplies electricity in New Jersey, Delaware and Maine. PPL EnergyPlus is also
a licensed electricity supplier in Montana and Maryland, and has filed for
licenses to serve customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Wholesale electricity sales, which includes sales to other utilities and
energy marketers through contracts, spot market transactions or power pool
arrangements, increased by 607 million kWh in the three months ending March 31,
2000, when compared to the same period in 1999. This increase was primarily the
result of increased activity of the Energy Marketing Center in the wholesale
market, offset somewhat by the expiration of bulk power contracts.
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Operating Revenues
Electric
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The increase (decrease) in revenues from electric operations was
attributable to the following:
Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2000 vs. March 31, 1999
---------------------------------
(Millions of Dollars)
Retail Electric Revenue
PPL Electric Utilities - electric
delivery and PLR load $ (6)
PPL EnergyPlus - electric
generation supply 57
Other 4
----
$ 55
====
Operating revenues from retail electric operations increased by $55
million, or 8.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2000, when compared to
the same period in 1999. This increase, in part, reflects the increase in PPL
EnergyPlus' supply sales. The difference in volume, up almost 70%, is primarily
due to the expansion of PPL EnergyPlus marketing efforts. PPL EnergyPlus per-
unit revenues also increased by 6% for the same period. PPL Electric Utilities'
revenues were negatively impacted by an increase in customers shopping for
alternate electricity suppliers. These negative impacts were partially offset
by the termination of a one-year, 4% rate reduction for electric delivery
customers in Pennsylvania.
Natural Gas
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The increase in revenues of $10 million from natural gas was attributable
to higher retail sales by PPL EnergyPlus in the first quarter of 2000, compared
with the same period in 1999.
Wholesale Energy Marketing and Trading
- --------------------------------------
The increase (decrease) in revenues from wholesale energy marketing and
trading activities was attributable to the following:
Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2000 vs. March 31, 1999
---------------------------------
(Millions of Dollars)
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PPL Electric Utilities
Bilateral Sales $79
PJM (13)
Cost-based contracts (9)
Gas & oil sales 38
Other (3)
---
$92
===
Operating revenues from wholesale energy marketing and trading increased by
$92 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000, when compared to the same
period in 1999.
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The change in bilateral revenues in the first quarter of 2000 compared with
the first quarter of 1999 reflects an increase in market pricing and energy
sales to other counterparties during the first quarter of 2000.
The increase in gas and oil revenues was attributable to a 60% increase in
wholesale gas prices in the first quarter of 2000 compared with the first
quarter of 1999.
Electric Fuel Costs
Electric fuel costs decreased $11 million for the three months ended March
31, 2000 when compared to the same period in 1999. The decrease was primarily
attributable to lower generation resulting from the closing of the Holtwood
plant in April 1999 and the sale of the Sunbury plant in November 1999. Lower
nuclear fuel expense also contributed to the decrease in electric fuel costs.
During the first quarter of 1999, there was a charge of $5 million to accrue for
the increase in estimated costs of dry cask canisters for the on-site spent fuel
storage at the Susquehanna plant.
Energy Purchases
Energy purchases for retail load and wholesale increased $125 million
during the three months ended March 31, 2000 compared to the same period in
1999. This increase was primarily due to increased purchases of electricity and
gas from other utilities to support PPL EnergyPlus' retail electric and gas
activities. Higher per-unit prices for these purchases also contributed to the
increase in energy costs. This increase was somewhat offset by the
implementation of mark-to-market accounting on energy trading transactions in
the first quarter of 1999.
Other Operation Expenses
Other operation expenses decreased by $12 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2000 when compared with the same period in 1999. This was
primarily due to decreases in load dispatching activities for system control,
medical expenses for active employees, and pension plan costs. The medical
expenses decreased due to a timing difference of medical invoice processing in
the first quarter of 2000. It is expected that these invoices will be paid in
the second quarter of 2000. The pension plan costs decreased in 2000 due to a
higher return on plan assets. These decreases were partially offset by an
increase in wages and the cost of computer software.
Financing Costs
Interest expense was $13 million higher during the three months ended March
31, 2000, compared with the same period in 1999. This was primarily due to the
issuance of transition bonds in August 1999.
Dividends on preferred stock decreased by $6 million during the three
months ended March 31, 2000, compared with the same period for
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1999. This decrease was the result of PPL Electric Utilities acquiring $380
million of its preferred stock that had been held by PPL. PPL Electric Utilities
acquired this preferred stock in August 1999, using a portion of the proceeds
from securitization.
Financial Condition
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Energy Marketing and Trading Activities
PPL Electric Utilities purchases and sells electric capacity and energy at
the wholesale level under its FERC market-based tariff. PPL Electric Utilities
has entered into agreements to sell firm capacity or energy under its market-
based tariff to certain entities located inside and outside of the PJM power
pool. PPL Electric Utilities enters into these agreements to market available
energy and capacity from its generating assets and to profit from market price
fluctuations. PPL Electric Utilities is actively managing its portfolio to
attempt to capture the opportunities and limit its exposure to volatile prices.
PPL Electric Utilities also purchases and sells energy futures contracts as well
as other commodity-based financial instruments in accordance with its risk
management objectives and strategies.
Market Risk Sensitive Instruments
Commodity Price Risk
--------------------
PPL Electric Utilities uses various methodologies to simulate forward price
curves in the energy markets to estimate the size and probability of changes in
market value resulting from commodity price movements. The methodologies require
several key assumptions, including selection of confidence levels, the holding
period of the commodity positions, and the depth and applicability to future
periods of historical commodity price information. As of March 31, 2000, PPL
Electric Utilities estimated that a 10% adverse movement in market prices across
all geographic areas and time periods could have decreased the value of PPL
Electric Utilities' trading portfolio by approximately $2 million. For PPL
Electric Utilities' non-trading portfolio, a 10% adverse movement in market
prices across all geographic areas and time periods could have decreased the
value of its non-trading portfolio by approximately $27 million. However, this
would have been offset by an increase in the value of the underlying commodity,
the electricity generated. In addition to commodity price risk, PPL Electric
Utilities' commodity positions are also subject to operational and event risks
such as increases in load demand and forced outages at generating plants.
Interest Rate Risk
------------------
PPL Electric Utilities has issued debt to finance its operations, which
increases interest rate risk. PPL Electric Utilities' potential annual exposure
to increased interest expense due to a 10% increase in interest rates was
estimated at $2.5 million at March 31, 2000.
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PPL Electric Utilities is also exposed to changes in the fair value of its
debt portfolio. At March 31, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities estimated that its
potential exposure to a change in the fair value of its debt portfolio through a
10% adverse movement in interest rates was about $43 million.
Market events that are inconsistent with historical trends could cause
actual results to exceed estimated levels.
Nuclear Decommissioning Fund - Securities Price Risk
----------------------------------------------------
PPL Electric Utilities maintains trust funds, as required by the NRC, to
fund certain costs of decommissioning Susquehanna. At March 31, 2000, these
funds were invested primarily in domestic equity securities and fixed rate,
fixed income securities and are reflected at fair value on the Consolidated
Balance Sheet. The mix of securities is designed to provide returns to be used
to fund Susquehanna's decommissioning and to compensate for inflationary
increases in decommissioning costs. However, the equity securities included in
the trusts are exposed to price fluctuation in equity markets, and the value of
fixed rate, fixed income securities are exposed to changes in interest rates.
PPL Electric Utilities actively monitors the investment performance and
periodically reviews asset allocation in accordance with PPL Electric Utilities'
nuclear decommissioning trust policy statement. A hypothetical 10% increase in
interest rates and 10% decrease in equity prices would have resulted in an
estimated $19.3 million reduction in the fair value of the trust assets at March
31, 2000.
Financing Activities
On March 30, 2000, PPL Electric Utilities deposited with the Trustee $27.6
million for the redemption of all of its outstanding First Mortgage Bonds,
9-1/4% Series due 2019, at par through the maintenance and replacement fund
provisions of its mortgage. The bonds were redeemed and retired on April 1,
2000.
Financing and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by an additional $21 million during the
three months ended March 31, 2000, compared with the same period in 1999. The
reasons for this change were:
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o A $41 million decrease in cash provided by operating activities,
primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable and prepayments,
and a decrease in accounts payable. These outflows were partially
offset by the end of the one-year 4% rate decrease to delivery
customers.
o A $13 million decrease in cash used in investing activities, primarily
due to an increase in proceeds from the sales of nuclear fuel to the
trust, prior to the termination of the nuclear fuel lease.
o A $7 million decrease in cash used in financing activities. This
decrease was due to additional issuance of short-term debt and a
decrease in payments of common and preferred dividends. These net
financing inflows were partially offset by greater retirement of long-
term debt, and the termination of the nuclear fuel lease.
Financial Indicators
Earnings for the twelve months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 were impacted
by one-time adjustments and restructuring impacts, which are listed in the
"Earnings" discussion in the Results of Operations of and the Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1999. The following financial indicators for PPL
Electric Utilities reflect the elimination of these impacts from earnings, and
provide an additional measure of the underlying earnings performance of PPL
Electric Utilities and its subsidiaries:
12 Months Ended March 31,
-------------------------
2000 1999
----- -----
Earnings available to PPL
(adjusted, in millions) $ 358 $ 313
Ratio of pre-tax income to interest charges 3.40 3.80
Environmental Matters
See Note 4 to Financial Statements for a discussion of environmental
matters.
Increasing Competition
The electric utility industry has experienced, and will continue to
experience, a significant increase in the level of competition in the energy
supply market at both the state and federal level. Refer to PPL Electric
Utilities' Form 10-K for a discussion of state and federal activities in this
regard.
PPL EnergyPlus is serving industrial and commercial customers in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maine and Montana. PPL EnergyPlus is
licensed to sell energy in Maryland and has filed applications for licensing in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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Proposed Corporate Realignment
In September 1999, the Boards of Directors of PPL and PPL Electric
Utilities approved the initiation of a corporate realignment, in order to better
position PPL and its subsidiaries in the new competitive marketplace. This
realignment includes the following key features:
o The transfer of all of PPL Electric Utilities' electric generating
facilities and related assets to new generating subsidiaries of PPL,
under a new unregulated generation company. In order to effect this
transfer, these assets will be released from PPL Electric Utilities'
Mortgage.
o The transfer of PPL Electric Utilities' wholesale energy marketing
business to PPL EnergyPlus, which will be the wholesale and retail
energy marketing subsidiary of PPL and will no longer be a subsidiary
of PPL Electric Utilities.
o The transfer of the U.S. electric generating subsidiaries of PPL
Global to the new generation company.
Upon completion of this corporate realignment, PPL Electric Utilities'
principal business will be the transmission and distribution of electricity to
serve retail customers in its franchised territory in eastern and central
Pennsylvania. PPL Global's principal business will be the acquisition or
development of both U.S. and international energy projects and the ownership of
international energy projects. Other subsidiaries of PPL and PPL Electric
Utilities will generally be aligned in the new corporate structure according to
their principal business functions.
The proposed corporate realignment is subject to approval from the PUC, the
FERC and the NRC, as well as certain third-party consents. In December 1999,
the company filed applications for these regulatory approvals. Several protests
and petitions to intervene were filed in these proceedings, raising a variety of
issues associated with the corporate realignment. In April 2000, the PUC
approved the proposed realignment. The FERC also has rendered several of the
necessary approvals. Subject to the receipt of the remaining approvals, PPL
currently expects to complete the corporate realignment in mid-2000.
Year 2000
PPL Electric Utilities successfully addressed the Year 2000 issue including
the handling of the February 29, 2000 leap year issue. Based upon present
assessments, PPL Electric Utilities estimates that it incurred approximately $13
million in Year 2000 remediation costs. These costs were expensed as incurred.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
----------------------------------------------------------
Reference is made to "Commodity Price Risk" in Review of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
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PPL CORPORATION AND
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PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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Reference is made to "Legal Proceedings" in PPL's and PPL Electric
Utilities' Annual Report to the SEC on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999, and to the PPL and PPL Electric Utilities Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding
various pending administrative and judicial proceedings involving
regulatory, environmental and other matters.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) Exhibits
12a and 12b - Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
27 - Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
Report dated January 26, 2000
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Item 5. Other Events
Information regarding PPL's 1999 earnings and forecasted earnings for
2000 and 2001.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Press Release dated January 26, 2000 regarding PPL's 1999 earnings and
forecasted earnings.
Press Release dated January 27, 2000 regarding PPL's forecasted
earnings.
Report dated February 14, 2000
------------------------------
Item 5. Other Events
Information regarding the filing of Articles of Amendment with the
Pennsylvania Department of State to change PPL's name and certain
subsidiary names.
Report dated February 14, 2000
------------------------------
Item 5. Other Events
Information regarding the filing of Articles of Amendment with the
Pennsylvania Department of State to change PPL Electric Utilities' name and
certain subsidiary names.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature for each undersigned
company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such
company or its subsidiaries.
PPL Corporation
---------------
(Registrant)
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
----------------------------------
(Registrant)
Date: May 12, 2000 /s/ John R. Biggar
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John R. Biggar
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
(PPL Corporation and
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation)
/s/ Joseph J. McCabe
------------------------------------------------
Joseph J. McCabe
Vice President & Controller
(principal accounting officer)
(PPL Corporation and
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation)
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Exhibit 12(a)
PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Millions of Dollars)
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12 Months
Ended 12 Months Ended
March 31, December 31,
----------------- ------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
---------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
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Fixed charges, as defined:
Interest on long-term debt ............... $ 254 $233 $203 $196 $207
Interest on short-term debt
and other interest .................... 52 47 33 26 17
Amortization of debt discount, expense
and premium - net....................... 5 4 2 2 2
Interest on capital lease
obligations
Charged to expense ................... 10 8 8 9 13
Capitalized .......................... 1 2 2 2
Estimated interest component of
operating rentals ...................... 21 20 18 15 8
Proportionate share of fixed charges
of 50-percent-or-less-owned
persons ................................ 1 1 1 1
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Total fixed charges .............. $ 342 $314 $267 $251 $250
=========== ============ ============ ============ ===========
Earnings, as defined:
Net income (a)............................ $ 499 $478 $379 $296 $329
Preferred and Preference Stock Dividend
Requirements............................ 26 26 25 24 28
Less undistributed income of less
than 50-percent-owned persons ........
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
525 504 404 320 357
Add (Deduct):
Income taxes ............................. 182 174 259 238 253
Amortization of capitalized interest
on capital leases...................... 2 2 2 2 4
Total fixed charges as above
(excluding capitalized interest
on capital lease obligations) .......... 342 313 265 248 248
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Total earnings ................... $1,051 $993 $930 $808 $862
=========== ============ ============ ============ ===========
Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges (b) .............................. 3.07 3.16 3.48 3.22 3.45
=========== ============ ============ ============ ===========
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(a) 2000, 1999 and 1998 net income excluding extraordinary items.
(b) Based on earnings excluding one-time adjustments, the ratio of earnings to
fixed charges are: March 2000, 2.80; 1999, 2.86; 1998, 3.10; and 1997, 3.40
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Exhibit 12(b)
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Millions of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
12 Months
Ended 12 Months Ended
March 31, December 31,
--------------- -------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
--------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed charges, as defined:
Interest on long-term debt ....................... $217 $205 $188 $195 $207
Interest on short-term debt
and other interest ............................ 14 12 14 17 11
Amortization of debt discount, expense
and premium - net............................... 4 3 2 2 2
Interest on capital lease
obligations
Charged to expense ........................... 10 9 8 9 13
Capitalized .................................. 1 1 2 2 2
Estimated interest component of
operating rentals .............................. 19 19 18 15 8
Proportionate share of fixed charges
of 50-percent-or-less-owned
persons ........................................ 1 1 1 1
--------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ------------
Total fixed charges ...................... $265 $250 $233 $241 $244
=============== ============ ============== ============ ============
Earnings, as defined:
Net income (a).................................. 466 $444 $409 $348 $357
Less undistributed income of less
than 50-percent-owned persons ................. - - - -
--------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ------------
466 444 409 348 357
Add (Deduct):
Income taxes ..................................... 156 151 273 248 251
Amortization of capitalized
interest on capital leases ..................... 2 2 2 2 4
Total fixed charges as above
(excluding capitalized interest
on capital lease obligations) .................. 264 249 231 239 243
--------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ------------
Total earnings ........................... $888 $846 $915 $837 $855
=============== ============ ============== ============ ===========
Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges (b) ...................................... 3.35 3.38 3.93 3.47 3.50
=============== ============ ============== ============ ============
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(a) 2000, 1999 and 1998 net income excluding extraordinary items.
(b) Based on earnings excluding one-time adjustments, the ratio of earnings to
fixed charges are : March 2000, 3.10; 1999, 3.09; and 1998, 3.52
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
statement of operations and changes in member's equity, the statement of cash
flows, and the balance sheet for the Form 10-Q dated March 31, 2000, and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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