UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file: number 001-34028
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 51-0063696 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
1025 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ | 08043 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(856) 346-8200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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. x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class |
Outstanding at November 1, 2012 | |
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | 176,756,790 shares |
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.
REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED September 30, 2012
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
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EXHIBIT 31.1 |
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EXHIBIT 31.2 |
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EXHIBIT 32.1 |
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EXHIBIT 32.2 |
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EXHIBIT 101 |
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ITEM 1. | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
September 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment |
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Utility plantat original cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,591,216 at September 30 and $3,360,005 at December 31 |
$ | 11,380,259 | $ | 10,872,042 | ||||
Nonutility property, net of accumulated depreciation of $189,634 at September 30 and $164,417 at December 31 |
154,068 | 149,056 | ||||||
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Total property, plant and equipment |
11,534,327 | 11,021,098 | ||||||
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
18,531 | 14,207 | ||||||
Restricted funds |
87,705 | 32,438 | ||||||
Utility customer accounts receivable |
219,157 | 150,720 | ||||||
Allowance for uncollectible accounts |
(16,082 | ) | (15,319 | ) | ||||
Unbilled utility revenues |
151,124 | 134,938 | ||||||
Other receivables, net |
61,462 | 60,413 | ||||||
Income taxes receivable |
7,815 | 7,672 | ||||||
Materials and supplies |
31,925 | 28,598 | ||||||
Assets of discontinued operations |
0 | 929,858 | ||||||
Other |
80,888 | 54,134 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
642,525 | 1,397,659 | ||||||
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Regulatory and other long-term assets |
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Regulatory assets |
1,134,260 | 1,079,661 | ||||||
Restricted funds |
21,137 | 25,503 | ||||||
Goodwill |
1,207,572 | 1,195,069 | ||||||
Other |
59,714 | 57,401 | ||||||
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Total regulatory and other long-term assets |
2,422,683 | 2,357,634 | ||||||
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TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 14,599,535 | $ | 14,776,391 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
September 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Capitalization |
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Common stock ($.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 176,748 and 175,664 shares outstanding at September 30 and December 31, respectively) |
$ | 1,767 | $ | 1,757 | ||||
Paid-in-capital |
6,213,038 | 6,180,558 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(1,675,678 | ) | (1,848,801 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(91,507 | ) | (97,677 | ) | ||||
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Common stockholders equity |
4,447,620 | 4,235,837 | ||||||
Preferred stock without mandatory redemption requirements |
1,720 | 4,547 | ||||||
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Total stockholders equity |
4,449,340 | 4,240,384 | ||||||
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Long-term debt |
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Long-term debt |
5,184,546 | 5,339,947 | ||||||
Redeemable preferred stock at redemption value |
19,321 | 21,137 | ||||||
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Total capitalization |
9,653,207 | 9,601,468 | ||||||
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Current liabilities |
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Short-term debt |
297,859 | 515,050 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
34,964 | 28,858 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
202,283 | 243,709 | ||||||
Taxes accrued |
43,670 | 36,606 | ||||||
Interest accrued |
106,074 | 59,067 | ||||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations |
0 | 382,218 | ||||||
Other |
321,024 | 223,597 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
1,005,874 | 1,489,105 | ||||||
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Regulatory and other long-term liabilities |
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Advances for construction |
378,446 | 386,970 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
1,534,741 | 1,288,797 | ||||||
Deferred investment tax credits |
28,288 | 29,427 | ||||||
Regulatory liabilities |
355,720 | 325,829 | ||||||
Accrued pension expense |
375,726 | 411,998 | ||||||
Accrued postretirement benefit expense |
233,810 | 237,086 | ||||||
Other |
39,710 | 38,963 | ||||||
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Total regulatory and other long-term liabilities |
2,946,441 | 2,719,070 | ||||||
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Contributions in aid of construction |
994,013 | 966,748 | ||||||
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TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES |
$ | 14,599,535 | $ | 14,776,391 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months
Ended September 30, |
Nine Months
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Operating revenues |
$ | 831,815 | $ | 760,869 | $ | 2,195,976 | $ | 2,026,457 | ||||||||
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Operating expenses |
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Operation and maintenance |
355,126 | 340,339 | 992,707 | 978,317 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
96,219 | 88,323 | 280,652 | 262,543 | ||||||||||||
General taxes |
52,861 | 52,433 | 165,264 | 160,882 | ||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on asset dispositions and purchases |
(31 | ) | (1,635 | ) | (657 | ) | (1,339 | ) | ||||||||
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Total operating expenses, net |
504,175 | 479,460 | 1,437,966 | 1,400,403 | ||||||||||||
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Operating income |
327,640 | 281,409 | 758,010 | 626,054 | ||||||||||||
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Other income (expenses) |
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Interest, net |
(76,616 | ) | (78,562 | ) | (236,000 | ) | (233,222 | ) | ||||||||
Allowance for other funds used during construction |
3,735 | 3,696 | 13,173 | 9,059 | ||||||||||||
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction |
1,548 | 1,586 | 5,942 | 3,988 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of debt expense |
(1,322 | ) | (1,251 | ) | (3,949 | ) | (3,798 | ) | ||||||||
Other, net |
39 | 12 | (242 | ) | (463 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total other income (expenses) |
(72,616 | ) | (74,519 | ) | (221,076 | ) | (224,436 | ) | ||||||||
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
255,024 | 206,890 | 536,934 | 401,618 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
100,913 | 78,395 | 216,908 | 157,607 | ||||||||||||
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Income from continuing operations |
154,111 | 128,495 | 320,026 | 244,011 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(299 | ) | 8,927 | (17,434 | ) | 754 | ||||||||||
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Net income |
$ | 153,812 | $ | 137,422 | $ | 302,592 | $ | 244,765 | ||||||||
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax: |
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Pension plan amortized to periodic benefit cost: |
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Prior service cost, net of tax of $28 and $28 for the three months ended and $84 and $84 for the nine months ended, respectively |
$ | 44 | $ | 44 | $ | 132 | $ | 131 | ||||||||
Actuarial loss, net of tax of $1,167 and $720 for the three months ended and $3,501 and $2,160 for the nine months ended, respectively |
1,825 | 1,126 | 5,476 | 3,378 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
514 | (1,029 | ) | 562 | (618 | ) | ||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income |
2,383 | 141 | 6,170 | 2,891 | ||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income |
$ | 156,195 | $ | 137,563 | $ | 308,762 | $ | 247,656 | ||||||||
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Basic earnings per common share: (a) |
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 0.87 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 1.81 | $ | 1.39 | ||||||||
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
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Net income |
$ | 0.87 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 1.72 | $ | 1.39 | ||||||||
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Diluted earnings per common share: (a) |
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$ | 0.87 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 1.80 | $ | 1.38 | ||||||||
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
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Net income |
$ | 0.86 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 1.70 | $ | 1.39 | ||||||||
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Average common shares outstanding during the period: |
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Basic |
176,621 | 175,547 | 176,290 | 175,426 | ||||||||||||
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Diluted |
177,841 | 176,593 | 177,486 | 176,422 | ||||||||||||
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Dividends per common share |
$ | 0.25 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.90 | ||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Nine Months
Ended September 30, |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
$ | 302,592 | $ | 244,765 | ||||
Adjustments |
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Depreciation and amortization |
280,652 | 262,543 | ||||||
Provision for deferred income taxes |
197,001 | 144,627 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred investment tax credits |
(1,139 | ) | (1,156 | ) | ||||
Provision for losses on utility accounts receivable |
12,822 | 13,340 | ||||||
Allowance for other funds used during construction |
(13,173 | ) | (9,059 | ) | ||||
Gain on asset dispositions and purchases |
(657 | ) | (1,339 | ) | ||||
Pension and non-pension post retirement benefits |
60,426 | 53,579 | ||||||
Other, net |
(6,740 | ) | 32,363 | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities |
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Receivables and unbilled utility revenues |
(96,978 | ) | (55,647 | ) | ||||
Income taxes receivable |
(143 | ) | (134 | ) | ||||
Other current assets |
(22,480 | ) | (32,689 | ) | ||||
Pension and non-pension post retirement benefit contributions |
(96,036 | ) | (134,821 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable |
(47,121 | ) | (14,385 | ) | ||||
Taxes accrued, including income taxes |
33,721 | 17,289 | ||||||
Interest accrued |
46,617 | 42,626 | ||||||
Change in book overdraft |
36,206 | 0 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
49,444 | 14,142 | ||||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
735,014 | 576,044 | ||||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Capital expenditures |
(680,357 | ) | (621,940 | ) | ||||
Acquisitions |
(44,333 | ) | (6,381 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of assets and securities |
560,095 | 7,044 | ||||||
Removal costs from property, plant and equipment retirements, net |
(38,606 | ) | (38,915 | ) | ||||
Net restricted funds released |
17,845 | 54,191 | ||||||
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(185,356 | ) | (606,001 | ) | ||||
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Proceeds from long-term debt |
14,730 | 12,350 | ||||||
Repayment of long-term debt |
(261,309 | ) | (68,689 | ) | ||||
Net (repayments) borrowings under short-term debt agreements |
(183,190 | ) | 211,543 | |||||
Proceeds from issuances of employee stock plans and DRIP |
22,062 | 10,363 | ||||||
Advances and contributions for construction, net of refunds of $10,748 and $15,142 at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively |
22,182 | 15,767 | ||||||
Change in bank overdraft position |
(34,812 | ) | (31,111 | ) | ||||
Debt issuance costs |
0 | (552 | ) | |||||
Redemption of preferred stock |
(3,927 | ) | (140 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid |
(125,023 | ) | (117,463 | ) | ||||
Other |
3,953 | 398 | ||||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(545,334 | ) | 32,466 | |||||
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
4,324 | 2,509 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
14,207 | 13,112 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 18,531 | $ | 15,621 | ||||
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Capital expenditures acquired on account but unpaid at quarter-end |
$ | 118,215 | $ | 107,477 | ||||
Non-cash financing activity: |
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Long-term debt |
$ | 68,746 | $ | 0 | ||||
Dividends accrued |
$ | 44,187 | $ | 40,367 | ||||
Advances and contributions |
$ | 9,185 | $ | 16,356 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders Equity (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Preferred Stock of Subsidiary Companies Without Mandatory Redemption Requirements |
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Common Stock |
Paid-in Capital |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 |
175,664 | $ | 1,757 | $ | 6,180,558 | $ | (1,848,801 | ) | $ | (97,677 | ) | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 4,547 | $ | 4,240,384 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
| | | 302,592 | | | | | 302,592 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct stock reinvestment and purchase plan, net of expense of $14 |
42 | 0 | 1,445 | | | | | | 1,445 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchase plan |
57 | 0 | 2,161 | | | 31 | 1,046 | | 3,207 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation activity |
985 | 10 | 28,874 | (662 | ) | | (31 | ) | (1,046 | ) | | 27,176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $3,585 |
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Preferred stock redemptions |
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Dividends |
| | | (128,807 | ) | | | | | (128,807 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance at September 30, 2012 |
176,748 | $ | 1,767 | $ | 6,213,038 | $ | (1,675,678 | ) | $ | (91,507 | ) | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 1,720 | $ | 4,449,340 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Balance at December 31, 2010 |
174,996 | $ | 1,750 | $ | 6,156,675 | $ | (1,959,235 | ) | $ | (71,446 | ) | (1 | ) | $ | (19 | ) | $ | 4,547 | $ | 4,132,272 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income |
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Direct stock reinvestment and purchase plan, net of expense of $14 |
52 | 1 | 1,451 | | | | | | 1,452 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchase plan |
91 | 1 | 2,604 | | | | | | 2,605 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation activity |
369 | 3 | 13,051 | (593 | ) | | 1 | 19 | | 12,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $2,244 |
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Dividends |
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Balance at September 30, 2011 |
175,508 | $ | 1,755 | $ | 6,173,781 | $ | (1,872,893 | ) | $ | (68,555 | ) | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 4,547 | $ | 4,238,635 | ||||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet of American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies (the Company) at September 30, 2012, the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, the consolidated changes in stockholders equity, the consolidated results of operations and comprehensive income, and the consolidated cash flows for the periods presented. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature, except as otherwise disclosed. Because they cover interim periods, the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year, due primarily to the seasonality of the Companys operations.
During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company discovered errors in the Companys calculations of gains or losses on discontinued operations that originated in the first and second quarters of 2011. As a result, the Company recorded after-tax charges totaling $24,555, which included associated parent company goodwill, to reduce the net asset values of those businesses to their net realizable values. These charges were recognized within discontinued operations and net income and included in the operating results for the year ended December 31, 2011. In the footnotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2011, the Company corrected the presentation of the first and second quarters of 2011. Additionally the Company reflected this correction in the corresponding prior periods presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012. The write-downs included in the first and second quarters of 2011 totaled $21,099 and $3,456, respectively.
On August 1, 2012, the Companys new business systems associated with Phase I of its business transformation project went live. Phase I consisted of the roll-out of the Enterprise Resource Planning systems, which encompass applications that handle human resources, finance, and supply chain/procurement management. Phase II consists of the roll-out of a new Enterprise Asset Management system, which will manage an assets lifecycle, and a Customer Information system, which contains all billing and data pertinent to the Companys regulated segment customers. Phase II is expected to be completed in 2013. Costs incurred to acquire and internally develop computer software for internal use are capitalized as a unit of property. The carrying value of these costs amounted to $154,697 and $49,241 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
Note 2: New Accounting Pronouncements
The following recently announced accounting standards have been adopted by the Company and have been included in the consolidated results of operations, financial position or footnotes of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements:
Fair Value Measurements
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued updated accounting guidance related to fair value measurements and disclosures that result in common fair value measurements and disclosures between U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards. This new guidance amends current fair value measurement and disclosure guidance to increase transparency around valuation inputs and investment categorization. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2012 and is required to be applied prospectively. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Companys results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Comprehensive Income
In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance allows an entity to present components of net income and other comprehensive income in either one continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. The new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in equity. While the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under current accounting guidance. In December 2011, the FASB deferred the requirement to present reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income on the face of the
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income statement. The new guidance is effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2012. As the Company already presents the components of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement, the adoption of the new guidance did not have an impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Testing Goodwill for Impairment
In September 2011, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to testing goodwill for impairment. This update permits an entity to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test that is currently in place. Under the new guidance, an entity will not be required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. This update is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed by the Company beginning on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a significant impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
The following recently issued accounting standards are not yet required to be adopted by the Company or included in the consolidated results of operations or financial position of the Company:
Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment
In July 2012, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. This update permits an entity to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test under current guidance. This update is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the specific provisions of the updated guidance, but does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact on the Companys results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Note 3: Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions
As of September 30, 2012, the Company closed on six acquisitions of various regulated water and wastewater systems for a total aggregate purchase price of $44,333. Included in this total was the Companys May 1, 2012 acquisition of all of the capital stock of Aqua New York, Inc. (the Acquisition) for a total cash purchase price of $39,273 plus assumed liabilities, subject to post-closing purchase price adjustments that may occur during the fourth quarter of 2012. The Acquisition, which expanded the Companys service area in the state of New York, added approximately fifty thousand customers to Regulated operations.
The Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination; accordingly, operating results from May 1, 2012 were included in the Companys results of operations. The preliminary purchase price was allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The Companys regulatory practice has been followed, whereby property, plant and equipment (rate base) is considered fair value for business combination purposes. Similarly, regulatory assets and liabilities acquired have been recorded at book value and are subject to regulatory approval where applicable. The acquired debt and employee benefit plans have been fair-valued using common valuation techniques. The acquired debt has been valued in a manner consistent with the Companys Level 2 and Level 3 pre-acquisition debt. (see Note 13) The Company has recognized employee benefit plan liabilities on the acquisition date for the funded status of defined-benefit plans assumed as part of the business combination. The pro forma impact of this acquisition would not have been material to the Companys results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total assets acquired in the Acquisition were $107,784, including $59,165 of plant, $32,884 of regulatory assets, $3,232 of other assets and $12,503 of goodwill; liabilities assumed totaled $68,511, including long-term debt of $25,215, $15,377 of regulatory liabilities, $15,029 of deferred taxes, $3,180 of other liabilities and $9,710 of pension and postretirement welfare liabilities.
Divestitures
As part of the Companys strategic review of its business investments, it has previously entered into agreements to sell assets or stock of certain subsidiaries.
In January 2012, the Company completed the close of the sale of its Arizona and New Mexico subsidiaries. Initial sales proceeds were $461,057, and the Company recorded no gain or loss at the time of the sale closing. In June 2012, as part of post-closing adjustments to finalize the sale, the Company remitted $2,448 to the purchaser, and recorded a pretax loss on sale for the same amount.
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In May 2012, the Company completed the close of the sale of its Ohio subsidiary. Initial sales proceeds were $101,083 and are subject to post-closing adjustments. The Company recorded a pretax loss on sale of $5,166, primarily due to pension settlement costs calculated at closing.
As disclosed in Note 1 included herein, the Company previously revised its 2011 first quarter results for an after-tax impairment charge of $21,099, which was recorded as an asset impairment charge to reduce parent company goodwill that had been allocated to the Arizona and New Mexico subsidiaries. An additional $3,456 after-tax asset impairment charge was recorded in the Companys 2011 second quarter results for parent company goodwill allocated to the Ohio subsidiary transaction.
In June 2011, the Company completed the sale of the assets of its Texas subsidiary for sale proceeds of $6,245. In the first quarter of 2011, the Company had previously recognized an after-tax impairment charge of $552 for parent company goodwill allocated to the Texas subsidiary.
Charges recorded in connection with the discontinued operations include estimates that are subject to subsequent adjustments.
A summary of discontinued operations presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income follows:
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$ | 0 | $ | 48,404 | $ | 19,377 | $ | 131,860 | ||||||||
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(493 | ) | 14,098 | (9,034 | ) | 16,288 | ||||||||||
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0 | 67 | (167 | ) | 477 | |||||||||||
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(493 | ) | 14,165 | (9,201 | ) | 16,765 | ||||||||||
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(194 | ) | 5,238 | 8,233 | 16,011 | |||||||||||
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$ | (299 | ) | $ | 8,927 | $ | (17,434 | ) | $ | 754 | ||||||
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There were no assets or liabilities of discontinued operations at September 30, 2012. Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations at December 31, 2011 include the following:
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Total property, plant and equipment |
$ | 833,023 | ||
Current assets |
21,906 | |||
Regulatory assets |
43,849 | |||
Goodwill |
29,608 | |||
Other |
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Total assets of discontinued operations |
$ | 929,858 | ||
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Long-term debt |
$ | 11,697 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt |
12,839 | |||
Other current liabilities |
29,530 | |||
Advances for construction |
205,034 | |||
Regulatory liabilities |
4,617 | |||
Other |
15,540 | |||
Contributions in aid of construction |
102,961 | |||
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Total liabilities of discontinued operations |
$ | 382,218 | ||
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Note 4: Goodwill
The Companys annual goodwill impairment test is conducted at November 30 of each calendar year. Interim reviews are performed when the Company determines that a triggering event that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value has occurred.
In the first quarter of 2011, the Company assessed fair value, including allocated goodwill, and recorded impairments of $21,099 for the pending sales of its Arizona and New Mexico subsidiaries, and $552 for the pending sale of the Companys assets of its Texas subsidiary. These impairment charges were included in operating results of discontinued operations. (see Note 3 above)
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The following table summarizes the nine-month changes in goodwill of the Companys continuing operations by reporting unit:
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Balance at January 1, 2012 |
$ | 3,399,368 | $ | (2,332,670 | ) | $ | 235,990 | $ | (107,619 | ) | $ | 3,635,358 | $ | (2,440,289 | ) | $ | 1,195,069 | |||||||||||
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12,503 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,503 | 0 | 12,503 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 3,411,871 | $ | (2,332,670 | ) | $ | 235,990 | $ | (107,619 | ) | $ | 3,647,861 | $ | (2,440,289 | ) | $ | 1,207,572 | |||||||||||
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$ | 3,399,884 | $ | (2,332,670 | ) | $ | 235,990 | $ | (107,619 | ) | $ | 3,635,874 | $ | (2,440,289 | ) | $ | 1,195,585 | |||||||||||
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$ | 3,399,809 | $ | (2,332,670 | ) | $ | 235,990 | $ | (107,619 | ) | $ | 3,635,799 | $ | (2,440,289 | ) | $ | 1,195,510 | |||||||||||
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The Company may be required to recognize an impairment of goodwill in the future due to market conditions or other factors related to the Companys performance. These market events could include a decline over a period of time of the Companys stock price, a decline over a period of time in valuation multiples of comparable water utilities, the lack of an increase in the Companys market price consistent with its peer companies, or decreases in control premiums. A decline in the forecasted results in the Companys business plan, such as changes in rate case results or capital investment budgets or changes in the Companys interest rates, could also result in an impairment charge. Recognition of impairments of a significant portion of goodwill would negatively affect the Companys reported results of operations and total capitalization, the effect of which could be material and could make it more difficult to maintain its credit ratings, secure financing on attractive terms, maintain compliance with debt covenants and meet expectations of the Companys regulators.
Note 5: Stockholders Equity
Common Stock
In March 2010, the Company established American Water Stock Direct, a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan (the DRIP). Under the DRIP, stockholders may reinvest cash dividends and purchase additional Company common stock, up to certain limits, through a transfer agent without commission fees. The Companys transfer agent may buy newly issued shares directly from the Company or shares held in the Companys treasury. The transfer agent may also buy shares in the public markets or in privately negotiated transactions. Purchases generally will be made and credited to DRIP accounts once each week. As of September 30, 2012, there were 4,831 shares available for future issuance under the DRIP. The following table summarizes information regarding issuances under the DRIP for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
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42 | 52 | ||||||
Cash proceeds received |
$ | 1,459 | $ | 1,466 |
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$ | 0.23 | $ | 0.22 | ||||
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$ | 40,414 | $ | 38,525 | ||||
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40,529 | 38,580 | ||||||
September 30 |
44,080 | 40,358 |
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On September 20, 2012, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share payable on December 3, 2012 to all shareholders of record as of November 16, 2012. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had accrued dividends totaling $44,187 included in other current liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has granted stock option and restricted stock unit awards to non-employee directors, officers and other key employees of the Company pursuant to the terms of its 2007 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the Plan). As of September 30, 2012, a total of 10,253 shares were available for grant under the Plan. Shares issued under the Plan may be authorized but unissued shares of Company stock or reacquired shares of Company stock, including shares purchased by the Company on the open market for purposes of the Plan.
The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock awards over the vesting period of the award. The following table presents stock-based compensation expense recorded in operation and maintenance expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
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$ | 783 | $ | 810 | $ | 2,489 | $ | 2,438 | ||||||||
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2,365 | 1,275 | 5,669 | 4,179 | ||||||||||||
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Stock Options
In the first nine months of 2012, the Company granted non-qualified stock options to certain employees under the Plan. The stock options vest ratably over the three-year service period beginning January 1, 2012. These awards have no performance vesting conditions and the grant date fair value is amortized through expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line method. The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used in the pricing model for 2012 grants and the resulting weighted-average grant date fair value per share of stock options granted:
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2.70 | % | ||
Expected volatility |
28.35 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate |
0.78 | % | ||
Expected life (years) |
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$ | 34.14 | ||
Grant date fair value per share |
$ | 6.11 |
Stock options granted under the Plan have maximum terms of seven years, vest over periods ranging from one to three years, and are granted with exercise prices equal to the market value of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. As of September 30, 2012, $4,346 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the non-vested stock options is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.6 years.
The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
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(99 | ) | 27.73 | |||||||||||||
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The following table summarizes additional information regarding stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
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$ | 11,433 | $ | 1,944 | ||||
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17,966 | 6,645 | ||||||
Income tax benefit |
3,124 | 263 |
Restricted Stock Units
In the first nine months of 2012, the Company granted restricted stock units to certain employees and non-employee directors under the Plan. The restricted stock units vest ratably over the three-year performance period beginning January 1, 2012 (the Performance Period); however, distribution of the shares is contingent upon the achievement of internal performance measures and, separately, certain market thresholds over the Performance Period. The restricted stock units granted with performance and service conditions are valued at the market value of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. The restricted stock units granted with market and service conditions are valued using a Monte Carlo model. Weighted-average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation for the 2012 grants are as follows:
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The grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards that vest ratably and have market and/or performance and service conditions is amortized through expense over the requisite service period using the graded-vesting method. As of September 30, 2012, $5,208 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the non-vested restricted stock units is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining life of 0.9 years.
The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
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$ | 6,159 | $ | 1,980 | ||||
Income tax benefit |
799 | 99 |
If dividends are declared with respect to shares of the Companys common stock before the restricted stock units are distributed, the Company credits a liability for the value of the dividends that would have been paid if the restricted stock units were shares of Company common stock. When the restricted stock units are distributed, the Company pays the participant a lump sum cash payment equal to the value of the dividend equivalents accrued. The Company accrued dividend equivalents totaling $662 and $593 to retained earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Under the Nonqualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the ESPP), employees can use payroll deductions to acquire Company stock at the lesser of 90% of the fair market value of (a) the beginning or (b) the end of each three-month purchase period. As of September 30, 2012 there were 1,504 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the ESPP. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company issued 88 shares under the ESPP.
Note 6: Long-Term Debt
The Company primarily issues long-term debt to fund capital expenditures at the regulated subsidiaries. The components of long-term debt are as follows:
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(a) | AWCC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has a strong support agreement with its parent that, under certain circumstances, is the functional equivalent of a guarantee. |
(b) | Includes capital lease obligations of $1,089 and $1,264 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. |
(c) | Includes fair value adjustments recognized in acquisition purchase accounting. |
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The following long-term debt was retired through optional redemption or payment at maturity during 2012:
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0.00%-6.00% | 2012-2041 | 256,834 | ||||||||||
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On October 31, 2012, the Company issued notices of redemption for $129,000 of outstanding private activity bonds with maturity dates ranging from 2022 to 2032 and interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 5.25%.
Interest income included in interest, net is summarized below:
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$ | 2,837 | $ | 2,641 | $ | 8,470 | $ | 8,044 |
The Company previously entered into an interest-rate swap to hedge $100,000 of its 6.085% fixed-rate debt maturing 2017. The Company pays variable interest of six-month LIBOR plus 3.422%. This fixed rate and variable rate interest swap is accounted for as a fair value hedge. The swap matures with the fixed-rate debt in 2017. The Company uses a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to manage interest rate exposure.
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At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had a $100,000 notional amount variable interest-rate swap fair value hedge outstanding. The following table provides a summary of the derivative fair value balance recorded by the Company and the line item in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in which such amount is recorded:
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Long-term debt |
8,183 | 6,111 |
For derivative instruments that are designated as and qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the hedge instrument as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current net income. The Company includes the gain or loss on the derivative instrument and the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item in interest expense as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, |
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2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||
Interest, net |
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Gain (loss) on swap |
$ | 1,121 | $ | 4,896 | $ | 2,384 | $ | 6,510 | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on borrowing |
(800 | ) | (4,797 | ) | (2,072 | ) | (6,230 | ) | ||||||||
Hedge ineffectiveness |
321 | 99 | 312 | 280 |
Note 7: Short-Term Debt
The components of short-term debt are as follows:
September 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
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Commercial paper, net of $50 and $52 discount at September 30 and December 31, respectively |
$ | 297,859 | $ | 481,048 | ||||
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0 | 34,002 | ||||||
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$ | 297,859 | $ | 515,050 | ||||
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Prior to January 1, 2012, the Company had overdraft protection provided by a revolving credit line with PNC Bank, N.A. The Company did not renew this credit line at December 31, 2011. Accordingly, the Companys outstanding checks on its cash accounts with PNC Bank, N.A. are classified, as of January 1, 2012, as other current liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, and changes in those accounts are included in operating activities for 2012 in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
On October 29, 2012, AWCC, the Companys financing subsidiary, entered into a new revolving credit facility agreement with $1,000,000 in aggregate total commitments from a diversified group of 14 banks. The agreement includes a $150,000 sublimit for letters of credit and a $100,000 sublimit for swing loans. The new agreement expires in October 2017 and replaces AWCCs previous credit agreement that would have expired in September 2013. Interest on borrowings under the new agreement will be based, at AWCCs option, upon either: (i) a fixed base rate or (ii) a LIBOR-based rate, plus an applicable margin. Debt covenants under the new facility are consistent with that of the terminated facility.
Note 8: Income Taxes
The Companys estimated annual effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was 40.2% compared to 40.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, excluding various discrete items. The Companys actual effective tax rates on continuing operations were as follows:
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Actual effective tax rate on continuing operations |
39.6 | % | 37.9 | % | 40.4 | % | 39.2 | % |
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Note 9: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit costs:
Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Components of net periodic pension benefit cost |
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Service cost |
$ | 8,507 | $ | 8,410 | $ | 25,521 | $ | 25,231 | ||||||||
Interest cost |
17,522 | 17,262 | 52,564 | 51,785 | ||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(19,619 | ) | (18,027 | ) | (58,856 | ) | (54,081 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of: |
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Prior service cost |
181 | 180 | 542 | 541 | ||||||||||||
Actuarial loss |
7,402 | 4,638 | 22,207 | 13,913 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 13,993 | $ | 12,463 | $ | 41,978 | $ | 37,389 | ||||||||
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Service cost |
$ | 3,526 | $ | 3,484 | $ | 10,577 | $ | 10,453 | ||||||||
Interest cost |
7,859 | 7,805 | 23,575 | 23,414 | ||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(7,140 | ) | (7,195 | ) | (21,421 | ) | (21,584 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of: |
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Prior service credit |
(479 | ) | (481 | ) | (1,436 | ) | (1,443 | ) | ||||||||
Actuarial loss |
2,384 | 1,783 | 7,153 | 5,350 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 6,150 | $ | 5,396 | $ | 18,448 | $ | 16,190 | ||||||||
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The Company contributed $73,549 to its defined benefit pension plans in the first nine months of 2012 and expects to contribute $23,979 during the balance of 2012. In addition, the Company contributed $22,487 for the funding of its other postretirement plans in the first nine months of 2012 and expects to contribute $7,496 during the balance of 2012.
Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is routinely involved in legal actions incident to the normal conduct of its business. At September 30, 2012, the Company has accrued approximately $1,700 as probable costs and it is reasonably possible that additional losses could range up to $33,300 for these matters. For certain matters, the Company is unable to estimate possible losses. The Company believes that damages or settlements recovered by plaintiffs in such claims or actions, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
The Company enters into agreements for the provision of services to water and wastewater facilities for the United States military, municipalities and other customers. The Companys military services agreements expire between 2051 and 2060 and have remaining performance commitments as measured by estimated remaining contract revenue of $1,979,000 at September 30, 2012. The military contracts are subject to customary termination provisions held by the U.S. Federal Government prior to the agreed upon contract expiration. The Companys Operations and Maintenance agreements with municipalities and other customers expire between 2012 and 2048 and have remaining performance commitments as measured by estimated remaining contract revenue of $1,040,000 at September 30, 2012. Some of the Companys long-term contracts to operate and maintain a municipalitys, federal governments or other partys water or wastewater treatment and delivery facilities include responsibility for certain maintenance for some of those facilities, in exchange for an annual fee. Unless specifically required to perform certain maintenance activities, the maintenance costs are recognized when the maintenance is performed.
Note 11: Environmental Matters
The Companys water and wastewater operations are subject to federal, state, local and foreign requirements relating to environmental protection, and as such, the Company periodically becomes subject to environmental claims in the normal course of business. Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations or provide a future benefit are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Remediation costs that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations are accrued, on an undiscounted basis, when it is probable that these costs will be incurred and can be reasonably estimated. Remediation costs accrued amounted to $4,400 and $5,500 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The accrual relates to a conservation agreement entered into
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by a subsidiary of the Company with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requiring the Company to, among other provisions, implement certain measures to protect the steelhead trout and its habitat in the Carmel River watershed in the state of California. The Company has agreed to pay $1,100 annually from 2010 through 2016. The Company pursues recovery of incurred costs through all appropriate means, including regulatory recovery through customer rates. The Companys regulatory assets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 include $8,814 and $9,187 respectively, related to the NOAA agreement.
Note 12: Earnings per Common Share
Earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security. The Company has participating securities related to restricted stock units, granted under the Companys 2007 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, that earn dividend equivalents on an equal basis with common shares. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. The following is a reconciliation of the Companys income from continuing operations, income (loss) from discontinued operations, and net income and weighted-average common shares outstanding for calculating basic earnings per share:
Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Basic: |
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 154,111 | $ | 128,495 | $ | 320,026 | $ | 244,011 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(299 | ) | 8,927 | (17,434 | ) | 754 | ||||||||||
Net income |
153,812 | 137,422 | 302,592 | 244,765 | ||||||||||||
Less: Distributed earnings to common shareholders |
44,323 | 40,543 | 125,634 | 118,004 | ||||||||||||
Less: Distributed earnings to participating securities |
20 | 17 | 51 | 52 | ||||||||||||
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Undistributed earnings |
109,469 | 96,862 | 176,907 | 126,709 | ||||||||||||
Undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders |
109,423 | 96,818 | 176,834 | 126,653 | ||||||||||||
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities |
46 | 44 | 73 | 56 | ||||||||||||
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Total income from continuing operations available to common shareholders, basic |
$ | 154,045 | $ | 128,434 | $ | 319,902 | $ | 243,903 | ||||||||
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Total income available to common shareholders, basic |
$ | 153,746 | $ | 137,361 | $ | 302,468 | $ | 244,657 | ||||||||
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic |
176,621 | 175,547 | 176,290 | 175,426 | ||||||||||||
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 0.87 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 1.81 | $ | 1.39 | ||||||||
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
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Net income |
$ | 0.87 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 1.72 | $ | 1.39 | ||||||||
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Diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents related to the restricted stock units, stock options, and employee stock purchase plan. The dilutive effect of the common stock equivalents is calculated using the treasury stock method and expected proceeds on vesting of the restricted stock units, exercise of the stock options and purchases under the employee stock purchase plan. The following is a reconciliation of the Companys income from continuing operations, income (loss) from discontinued operations and net income and weighted-average common shares outstanding for calculating diluted earnings per share:
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Diluted: |
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Total income from continuing operations available to common shareholders, basic |
$ | 154,045 | $ | 128,434 | $ | 319,902 | $ | 243,903 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(299 | ) | 8,927 | (17,434 | ) | 754 | ||||||||||
Total income available to common shareholders, basic |
153,746 | 137,361 | 302,468 | 244,657 | ||||||||||||
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities |
46 | 44 | 73 | 56 | ||||||||||||
Total income from continuing operations available to common shareholders, diluted |
$ | 154,091 | $ | 128,478 | $ | 319,975 | $ | 243,959 | ||||||||
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$ | 153,792 | $ | 137,405 | $ | 302,541 | $ | 244,713 | ||||||||
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic |
176,621 | 175,547 | 176,290 | 175,426 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation: |
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Restricted stock units |
608 | 561 | 585 | 524 | ||||||||||||
Stock options |
610 | 484 | 610 | 471 | ||||||||||||
Employee stock purchase plan |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted |
177,841 | 176,593 | 177,486 | 176,422 | ||||||||||||
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 0.87 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 1.80 | $ | 1.38 | ||||||||
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
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Net income |
$ | 0.86 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 1.70 | $ | 1.39 | ||||||||
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The following potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were not included in the earnings per share calculations because they were anti-dilutive:
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Stock options |
620 | 728 | 620 | 728 | ||||||||||||
Restricted stock units where certain performance conditions were not met |
36 | 74 | 37 | 74 |
Note 13: Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Current assets and current liabilities: The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets for current assets and current liabilities, including revolving credit debt, due to the short-term maturities and variable interest rates, approximate their fair values.
Preferred stock with mandatory redemption requirements and long-term debt: The fair values of preferred stock with mandatory redemption requirements and long-term debt are categorized within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs that are used to value each instrument. The fair value of long-term debt classified as Level 1 is calculated using quoted prices in active markets. Level 2 instruments are valued using observable inputs and Level 3 instruments are valued using observable and unobservable inputs. The fair
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values of instruments classified as Level 2 and 3 are determined by a valuation model that is based on a conventional discounted cash flow methodology and utilizes assumptions of current market rates. The Company calculated a base yield curve using a risk-free rate (a U.S. Treasury securities yield curve) plus a credit spread that is based on the following two factors: an average of the Companys own publicly-traded debt securities and the current market rates for U.S. Utility BBB+ debt securities. The Company used these yield curve assumptions to derive a base yield for the Level 2 and Level 3 securities. Additionally, the Company adjusted the base yield for specific features of the debt securities including call features, coupon tax treatment and collateral for the Level 3 instruments.
The carrying amounts (including fair value adjustments previously recognized in acquisition purchase accounting) and fair values of the financial instruments are as follows:
At Fair Value as of September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recurring Fair Value Measures |
Carrying Amount |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||
Preferred stocks with mandatory redemption requirements |
$ | 20,971 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 27,649 | $ | 27,649 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt (excluding capital lease obligations) |
5,216,771 | 2,410,390 | 1,665,503 | 2,616,641 | 6,692,534 |
As of December 31, 2011 |
Carrying Amount |
Fair Value | ||||||
Preferred stocks with mandatory redemption requirements |
$ | 22,036 | $ | 26,458 | ||||
Long-term debt (excluding capital lease obligations) |
5,366,642 | 6,230,547 |
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:
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Recurring Fair Value Measures |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Restricted funds |
$ | 108,842 | | | $ | 108,842 | ||||||||||
Rabbi trust investments |
| $ | 241 | | 241 | |||||||||||
Deposits |
1,621 | | | 1,621 | ||||||||||||
Mark-to-market derivative asset |
| 8,209 | | 8,209 | ||||||||||||
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110,463 | 8,450 | | 118,913 | ||||||||||||
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Deferred compensation obligation |
| 9,918 | | 9,918 | ||||||||||||
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| 9,918 | | 9,918 | ||||||||||||
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Total net assets (liabilities) |
$ | 110,463 | $ | (1,468 | ) | | $ | 108,995 | ||||||||
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Recurring Fair Value Measures |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Restricted funds |
$ | 57,941 | | | $ | 57,941 | ||||||||||
Rabbi trust investments |
| $ | 518 | | 518 | |||||||||||
Deposits |
2,287 | | | 2,287 | ||||||||||||
Mark-to-market derivative asset |
| 5,824 | | 5,824 | ||||||||||||
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60,228 | 6,342 | | 66,570 | ||||||||||||
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Deferred compensation obligation |
| 9,036 | | 9,036 | ||||||||||||
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| 9,036 | | 9,036 | ||||||||||||
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Total net assets (liabilities) |
$ | 60,228 | $ | (2,694 | ) | | $ | 57,534 | ||||||||
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Restricted funds The Companys restricted funds primarily represent proceeds received from financings for the construction and capital improvement of facilities and from customers for future services under operations and maintenance projects. The proceeds of these financings are held in escrow until the designated expenditures are incurred. Restricted funds expected to be released within twelve months subsequent to the balance sheet date are classified as current.
Rabbi trust investments The Companys rabbi trust investments consist primarily of fixed income investments from which supplemental executive retirement plan benefits are paid. The Company includes these assets in other long-term assets.
Deposits Deposits include escrow funds and certain other deposits held in trust. The Company includes cash deposits in other current assets.
Deferred compensation obligations The Companys deferred compensation plans allow participants to defer certain cash compensation into notional investment accounts. The Company includes such plans in other long-term liabilities. The value of the Companys deferred compensation obligations is based on the market value of the participants notional investment accounts. The notional investments are comprised primarily of mutual funds, which are based on observable market prices.
Mark-to-market derivative asset The Company utilizes fixed-to-floating interest-rate swaps, typically designated as fair value hedges, to achieve a targeted level of variable-rate debt as a percentage of total debt. The Company uses a calculation of future cash inflows and estimated future outflows, which are discounted, to determine the current fair value. Additional inputs to the present value calculation include the contract terms, counterparty credit risk, interest rates and market volatility.
Note 14: Segment Information
The Company has two operating segments that are also the Companys two reportable segments, referred to as Regulated Businesses and Market-Based Operations.
The following table includes the Companys summarized segment information from continuing operations, except as noted below:
As of or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 |
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Regulated Businesses |
Market-Based Operations |
Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||||
Net operating revenues |
$ | 750,742 | $ | 85,878 | $ | (4,805 | ) | $ | 831,815 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
89,202 | 1,673 | 5,344 | 96,219 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, net |
438,933 | 72,136 | (6,894 | ) | 504,175 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
254,003 | 14,613 | (13,592 | ) | 255,024 | |||||||||||
Total assets |
12,586,885 | 311,562 | 1,701,088 | 14,599,535 | ||||||||||||
Assets of discontinued operations (included in total assets above) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures |
200,376 | 3,681 | 0 | 204,057 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures of discontinued operations (included in above) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As of or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 |
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Regulated Businesses |
Market-Based Operations |
Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||||
Net operating revenues |
$ | 682,363 | $ | 86,047 | $ | (7,541 | ) | $ | 760,869 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
81,058 | 1,665 | 5,600 | 88,323 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, net |
417,020 | 71,875 | (9,435 | ) | 479,460 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
209,722 | 14,813 | (17,645 | ) | 206,890 | |||||||||||
Total assets |
12,669,871 | 267,905 | 1,576,019 | 14,513,795 | ||||||||||||
Assets of discontinued operations (included in total assets above) |
905,106 | 7,817 | 13,111 | 926,034 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures |
229,102 | 1,046 | 0 | 230,148 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures of discontinued operations (included in above) |
4,431 | 2 | 0 | 4,433 |
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As of or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 |
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Regulated Businesses |
Market-Based Operations |
Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||||
Net operating revenues |
$ | 1,960,218 | $ | 249,254 | $ | (13,496 | ) | $ | 2,195,976 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
258,692 | 5,003 | 16,957 | 280,652 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, net |
1,239,992 | 216,883 | (18,909 | ) | 1,437,966 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
549,293 | 34,821 | (47,180 | ) | 536,934 | |||||||||||
Total assets |
12,586,885 | 311,562 | 1,701,088 | 14,599,535 | ||||||||||||
Assets of discontinued operations (included in total assets above) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures |
676,433 | 3,924 | 0 | 680,357 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures of discontinued operations (included in above) |
2,884 | 0 | 0 | 2,884 |
As of or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 |
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Regulated Businesses |
Market-Based Operations |
Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||||
Net operating revenues |
$ | 1,805,085 | $ | 243,853 | $ | (22,481 | ) | $ | 2,026,457 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
239,435 | 5,161 | 17,947 | 262,543 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, net |
1,212,086 | 215,902 | (27,585 | ) | 1,400,403 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
424,804 | 29,746 | (52,932 | ) | 401,618 | |||||||||||
Total assets |
12,669,871 | 267,905 | 1,576,019 | 14,513,795 | ||||||||||||
Assets of discontinued operations (included in total assets above) |
905,106 | 7,817 | 13,111 | 926,034 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures |
619,119 | 2,821 | 0 | 621,940 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures of discontinued operations (included in above) |
15,619 | 86 | 0 | 15,705 |
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain matters within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements included in this Form 10-Q, other than statements of historical fact, may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as may, should, will, could, estimates, predicts, potential, continue, anticipates, believes, plans, expects, future and intends and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results or performance to differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences in results and outcomes from those in our forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those items discussed in the Risk Factors section or other sections in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as in Item IA of Part II of this Quarterly Report. We undertake no obligation, other than as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
General
American Water Works Company, Inc. (herein referred to as American Water or the Company) is the largest investor-owned United States water and wastewater utility company, as measured both by operating revenue and population served. Our primary business involves the ownership of water and wastewater utilities that provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial and other customers. Our Regulated Businesses that provide these services are generally subject to economic regulation by state regulatory agencies (PUCs) in the states in which they operate. We report the results of these businesses in our Regulated Business segment. We also provide services that are not subject to economic regulation by PUCs. We report the results of these businesses in our Market-Based Operations segment. For further description of our businesses see the Business section found in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
You should read the following discussion in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Form 10-K.
Overview
All financial information in this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) reflects only continuing operations. As previously disclosed in our Form 10-K, as part of our portfolio optimization initiative, we entered into agreements to sell our regulated subsidiaries in Arizona, New Mexico and Ohio and our regulated water and wastewater systems in Texas. The sale of the Texas subsidiary assets was completed in June 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, we completed the divestiture of the Arizona and New Mexico subsidiaries, and on May 1, 2012, we completed the divestiture of our Ohio subsidiary. Also, on December 31, 2011, we completed the sale of Applied Water Management, Inc. (AWM), which was part of our Contract Operations line of business within our Market-Based Operations segment. Therefore, the financial results of these entities have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2011, we discovered errors in our calculations of gains or losses on discontinued operations that originated in the first and second quarters of 2011. As a result, we recorded after-tax charges totaling $24.6 million, which included associated parent company goodwill, to reduce the net asset values of those businesses to their net realizable values. These charges were recognized within discontinued operations and net income and included in the operating results for the year ended December 31, 2011. The write-down included in the first and second quarters of 2011 totaled $21.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively, and are reflected in the amounts reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
Financial Results. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, we reported net income of $153.8 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86 compared to $137.4 million, or diluted EPS of $0.78 for the comparable period in 2011. Income from continuing operations was $154.1 million for the third quarter of 2012 compared to $128.5 million in the third quarter of 2011. Diluted income from continuing operations per average common share was $0.87 for the third quarter of 2012 as compared to $0.73 for the third quarter of 2011.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our net income amounted to $302.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.70 compared to $244.8 million, or diluted EPS of $1.39 for the comparable period in 2011. Income from continuing operations was $320.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $244.0 million for the same period in 2011. Diluted income from continuing operations per average common share was $1.80 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $1.38 for the first nine months of 2011.
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The primary drivers contributing to these increases in net income from continuing operations for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 were increased revenues in our Regulated Businesses resulting from rate increases and higher demand. Partially offsetting these increases were higher operation and maintenance expense and depreciation and amortization expense. Also, partially offsetting the increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was an increase in general taxes related to our New York acquisition. For further details, see Consolidated Results of Operations and Variances and Segment Results below.
In 2012, we have focused on executing our portfolio optimization initiative, actively addressing regulatory lag and declining usage, continuing to make efficient use of capital and continuing to improve our regulated operation and maintenance (O&M) efficiency ratio. Also, in 2012, we have focused on the expansion of our Market-Based Operations, particularly on the Homeowner Services Group and Military Contract Operations, and on optimizing our municipal contract operations business model that is designed to provide value creation for both American Water and the municipality. The progress that we have made in the first nine months of 2012 with respect to these objectives is described below.
Portfolio Optimization Initiative. In the first quarter of 2012, we completed the sale of our regulated operations in Arizona and New Mexico and in the second quarter we completed the divestiture of our Ohio subsidiary. Also, in the second quarter, we completed our purchase of seven regulated water systems in New York. Effective August 17, 2012, the New York State Public Service Commission approved a plan to merge these seven regulated water systems with and into our Long Island subsidiary, which was then renamed New York American Water Company.
Addressing Regulatory Lag and Declining Usage. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we were granted additional annualized revenues from general rate cases totaling $22.3 million.
On July 12, 2012, the California Public Utilities Commission approved our California subsidiarys cost of capital application. This approval is retroactive to January 1, 2012 and provided additional annualized revenues of $4.4 million. On September 19, 2012, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued an order adjusting rates on a statewide basis for our Illinois subsidiary. The ICC order will result in approximately $17.9 million in additional annualized revenue and was effective October 1, 2012.
On July 1, 2012, additional annualized revenue of $3.0 million resulting from infrastructure charges in our Pennsylvania subsidiary became effective. Also, on September 25, 2012, additional annualized revenues amounting to $4.2 million from infrastructure charges in our Missouri subsidiary became effective.
In the second quarter of 2012, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities adopted rules that allow the implementation of a distribution system improvement charge for specified water infrastructure investments. On July 20, 2012, our New Jersey subsidiary submitted the Foundational Filing for this charge. Our filing was approved on October 23, 2012.
The table below provides further details of annualized revenues, assuming a constant volume, resulting from rate authorizations granted:
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$ | 22.3 | $ | 115.3 | ||||
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(a) Amount includes $3.0 million increase effective April 1, 2012. The remainder of the $5.6 million annualized revenue increase of $1.4 million and $1.2 million will become effective April 1, 2013 and April 1, 2014, respectively.
On October 1, 2012, additional annualized revenue of $5.8 million resulting from infrastructure charges in our Pennsylvania subsidiary became effective. Also, on October 1, 2012 our Indiana subsidiary requested additional annualized revenues for infrastructure surcharges totaling $6.6 million. We expect a final order in December 2012. Additionally, on October 15, 2012, the Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) approved our general rate case settlement, which was filed in the second quarter of 2012, by way of a motion for our Tennessee subsidiary that allows additional annualized revenues of $5.2 million, which became effective on November 1, 2012. A formalized written order is not typically issued by the TRA for six to twelve months following the approval.
As of November 7, 2012, we are awaiting a final order in our Virginia rate case requesting an additional annualized $5.7 million of jurisdictional revenue under bond and subject to refund, which was put into effect on July 12, 2012. In addition, on July 12, 2012, we put into effect a $0.3 million non-jurisdictional rate increase that is not subject to refund. In September 2012, all parties agreed on a stipulation that resolved all issues in the rate case, resulting in a rate case award of $2.3 million, which combined with the $0.3 million non-jurisdictional increase will provide a net increase of $2.6 million in revenues. In October 2012, the hearing examiner issued a final report, which accepted the stipulation, and forwarded it to the PUC. A final order is expected to be issued in the fourth quarter of 2012. The revenue recognized to date approximates the amount that would have been recorded under the stipulation agreement. There is no assurance that all, or any portion of this requested increase, will be granted.
Continue Improvement in O&M Efficiency Ratio for our Regulated Businesses. Our O&M efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP measure) is calculated only on our Regulated Business operations and is defined as operation and maintenance expense divided by operating revenues, where both operation and maintenance expense and operating revenues are adjusted for purchased water expense. Our operating efficiency ratio was 37.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to 39.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Our operating efficiency ratio was 39.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to 43.3% for the same period in 2011.
The improvement in our O&M efficiency ratio was driven by an increase in revenue relating to rate cases, increased customer usage and our ongoing efforts to improve operational excellence and cost effectiveness. We evaluate our operating performance using this measure because management believes it is one measure of the efficiency of our regulated operations. This information is intended to enhance an investors overall understanding of our operating performance. The O&M efficiency ratio is not a measure defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies operating measures and should not be used in place of the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report. The following table provides a reconciliation that reconciles operation and maintenance expense and operating revenues, as determined in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted Regulated O&M Expense and Adjusted Regulated Operating Revenues, respectively. The table also shows our operating efficiency ratio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the same periods in 2011:
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$ | 355,126 | $ | 340,339 | $ | 992,707 | $ | 978,317 | ||||||||
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69,354 | 69,100 | 208,245 | 206,338 | ||||||||||||
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(13,979 | ) | (16,908 | ) | (43,251 | ) | (52,504 | ) | ||||||||
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Total Regulated O&M expense |
299,751 | 288,147 | 827,713 | 824,483 | ||||||||||||
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34,475 | 29,892 | 84,482 | 76,272 | ||||||||||||
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Adjusted Regulated O&M expense(a) |
$ | 265,276 | $ | 258,255 | $ | 743,231 | $ | 748,211 | ||||||||
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Total Operating Revenues |
$ | 831,815 | $ | 760,869 | $ | 2,195,976 | $ | 2,026,457 | ||||||||
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85,878 | 86,047 | 249,254 | 243,853 | ||||||||||||
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(4,805 | ) | (7,541 | ) | (13,496 | ) | (22,481 | ) | ||||||||
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750,742 | 682,363 | 1,960,218 | 1,805,085 | ||||||||||||
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34,475 | 29,892 | 84,482 | 76,272 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 716,267 | $ | 652,471 | $ | 1,875,736 | $ | 1,728,813 | ||||||||
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37.0 | % | 39.6 | % | 39.6 | % | 43.3 | % |
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Growing our Market-Based Operations. In August 2012, our Homeowner Services Group (HOS) was selected by the New York City Water Board as the official service line protection provider to homeowners. HOS will make services available to an estimated 600,000 homeowners throughout the citys five boroughs. Also, during the third quarter of 2012, HOS announced that it is expanding the number of communities in which it provides water and sewer line protection programs to homeowners in Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Other Matters
Business Transformation Project
On August 1, 2012, our new business systems associated with Phase I of our business transformation project became operational. Phase I consisted of the roll-out of the Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP), which encompass applications that will handle human resources, finance, and supply chain/procurement management activities. Phase II consists of the roll-out of a new Enterprise Asset Management system, which will manage an assets lifecycle, and a Customer Information system, which will contain all billing and data pertaining to American Waters customers for our Regulated segment. Phase II is expected to be substantially completed by December 31, 2013. As we make adjustments to our operations as a result of this project, we may incur incremental expenses prior to realizing the benefits of a more efficient workforce and operating structure. Although efforts have been made to minimize any adverse impact on our controls, we cannot assure that all such impacts have been mitigated. Through September 30, 2012, we have spent $235.9 million on the project, with $96.1 million spent in 2012. Expenditures associated with the project are included in the estimated capital investment spending of $925 million for 2012 and $800 million to $1 billion in 2013.
Impact of Hurricane Sandy
During the last week of October 2012, our east coast subsidiaries were impacted by the weather conditions from Hurricane Sandy. Although we continue to assess the situation, the damage to our facilities and infrastructure within the states of Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia was quickly addressed. The most significant impact to our business was caused by the widespread power outages caused by the storms heavy winds, rain and snow. Because many of our water and wastewater facilities relied on generators to maintain water and wastewater services to our customers, the impact on our customers was minimal. Based on initial review, we believe the damages are not significant to the Company and therefore, the storm should not have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Upon completion of the evaluation of the damages and any associated business interruption losses, claims will be submitted to our insurance carriers. We anticipate expenses that are not covered by insurance are likely recoverable through the rate making process on a state-by-state basis.
Certain Labor Matters
As previously disclosed in the Form 10-K, in September 2010, we declared impasse in negotiations of our national benefits agreement with most of the labor unions representing employees in our Regulated Businesses. The prior agreement expired on July 31, 2010; however negotiations did not produce a new agreement. We implemented our last, best and final offer on January 1, 2011 in order to maintain health care coverage for our employees in accordance with terms of the offer. The unions challenged our right to implement our last, best and final offer. In this regard, following the filing by the Utility Workers Union of America of an unfair labor practice charge, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint against us in January 2012, claiming that we implemented the last, best and final offer without providing sufficient notice of the existence of a dispute with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a state mediation agency, and several state departments of labor. We asserted that we did, in fact, provide sufficient notice.
On October 16, 2012, the NLRB Administrative Law Judge hearing the matter ruled that, although we did provide sufficient notification to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, we did not provide notice to state agencies, in violation of the National Labor Relations Act. The Administrative Law Judge ordered, among other things, that we cease and desist from implementing the terms of our last, best and final offer and make whole all affected employees for losses suffered as a result of our implementation of our last, best and final offer. The make whole order, if upheld on appeal, would require us to provide backpay plus interest, from January 1, 2011 through the date of the final determination. Based on current estimates and assumptions, we estimate the cash impact could be in the range of $2.5 to $3.5 million per year, with the total impact dependent on the length of time the issue remains unresolved. We intend to file an exception to the decision of the Administrative Law Judge in order to obtain a review by the full NLRB.
Consolidated Results of Operations and Variances
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Operating revenues |
$ | 831,815 | $ | 760,869 | $ | 70,946 | $ | 2,195,976 | $ | 2,026,457 | $ | 169,519 | ||||||||||||
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355,126 | 340,339 | (14,787 | ) | 992,707 | 978,317 | (14,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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96,219 | 88,323 | (7,896 | ) | 280,652 | 262,543 | (18,109 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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52,861 | 52,433 | (428 | ) | 165,264 | 160,882 | (4,382 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on asset dispositions and purchases |
(31 | ) | (1,635 | ) | (1,604 | ) | (657 | ) | (1,339 | ) | (682 | ) | ||||||||||||
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504,175 | 479,460 | (24,715 | ) | 1,437,966 | 1,400,403 | (37,563 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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327,640 | 281,409 | 46,231 | 758,010 | 626,054 | 131,956 | ||||||||||||||||||
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(76,616 | ) | (78,562 | ) | 1,946 | (236,000 | ) | (233,222 | ) | (2,778 | ) | |||||||||||||
Allowance for other funds used during construction |
3,735 | 3,696 | 39 | 13,173 | 9,059 | 4,114 | ||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction |
1,548 | 1,586 | (38 | ) | 5,942 | 3,988 | 1,954 | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt expense |
(1,322 | ) | (1,251 | ) | (71 | ) | (3,949 | ) | (3,798 | ) | (151 | ) | ||||||||||||
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39 | 12 | 27 | (242 | ) | (463 | ) | 221 | ||||||||||||||||
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(72,616 | ) | (74,519 | ) | 1,903 | (221,076 | ) | (224,436 | ) | 3,360 | ||||||||||||||
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255,024 | 206,890 | 48,134 | 536,934 | 401,618 | 135,316 | ||||||||||||||||||
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100,913 | 78,395 | (22,518 | ) | 216,908 | 157,607 | (59,301 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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154,111 | 128,495 | 25,616 | 320,026 | 244,011 | 76,015 | ||||||||||||||||||
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(299 | ) | 8,927 | (9,226 | ) | (17,434 | ) | 754 | (18,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 153,812 | $ | 137,422 | $ | 16,390 | $ | 302,592 | $ | 244,765 | $ | 57,827 | ||||||||||||
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The following is a discussion of the consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared To Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Operating revenues. Consolidated operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased $70.9 million, or 9.3%, compared to the same period in 2011 and is mainly attributable to a $68.4 million increase in our Regulated Business segment primarily as a result of rate increases as well as increased usage in the third quarter of 2012, mainly in July. For further information, see the respective Operating Revenues discussions within the Segment Results.
Operation and maintenance. Consolidated operation and maintenance (O&M) expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased by $14.8 million, or 4.3%, compared to the same period in 2011. For further information, see the respective Operation and Maintenance discussions within the Segment Results.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $7.9 million, or 8.9%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of additional utility plant placed in service, including our ERP.
Other income (expenses). Other expenses decreased by $1.9 million, or 2.6%, due to lower long-term debt interest expense, principally as a result of a reduction in the overall average outstanding long-term debt for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year.
Provision for income taxes. Our consolidated provision for income taxes increased $22.5 million, or 28.7%, to $100.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 39.6% and 37.9%, respectively. The 2011 rate included a $4.5 million tax benefit related to a contribution of non-utility property made by one of our operating companies to a county authority within its operating area.
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. As noted above, the financial results of our regulated water and wastewater systems in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Ohio, as well as those of our AWM subsidiary in the Market-Based Operations segment, have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The variance is mainly the result of all discontinued operations being disposed of in the first six months of 2012. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, income from discontinued operations, net of tax included net income associated with the discontinued operations for the period and a benefit of $3.5 million related to the cessation of depreciation for our Arizona, New Mexico, and Ohio subsidiaries. Under GAAP, operations that are considered discontinued operations cease to depreciate their assets.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared To Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Operating revenues. Consolidated operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased $169.5 million, or 8.4%, compared to the same period in 2011. This change reflects a $155.1 million increase in our Regulated Businesses segment, which was mainly attributable to rate increases and increased usage primarily related to weather compared to the same period in the prior year, and a $5.4 million increase in our Market-Based Operations segment, which was due to contract growth and price increases in HOS, and incremental revenues associated with military construction and operations. For further information, see the Operating Revenues discussions within the Segment Results.
Operation and maintenance. Consolidated O&M expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased $14.4 million, or 1.5%, compared to the same period in 2011. For further information, see the Operation and Maintenance discussions within the Segment Results.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $18.1 million, or 6.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of additional utility plant placed in service.
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General taxes. General taxes expense increased by $4.4 million, or 2.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This increase was principally due to higher property taxes of $1.9 million, which is primarily related to our recently acquired New York properties, as well as higher gross receipt taxes of $1.5 million.
Other income (expenses). Other expenses decreased by $3.4 million, or 1.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year and is primarily attributable to an increase in AFUDC of $6.1 million related to increased construction activity in New Jersey, as well as increased development activity on our business transformation project. Partially offsetting this decrease was an increase in interest expense, net of interest income, of $2.8 million, or 1.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. This increase is mainly attributable to the inclusion in 2011 of $3.1 million in accelerated amortization of unamortized debt discounts associated with debt that was redeemed during the first quarter of 2011.
Provision for income taxes. Our consolidated provision for income taxes increased $59.3 million, or 37.6%, to $216.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 40.4% and 39.2%, respectively. The 2011 rate included a $4.5 million tax benefit recorded in the third quarter of 2011 as a result of the contribution of non-utility property by one of our operating companies to a county authority within its operating area.
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. As noted above, the financial results of our regulated water and wastewater systems in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Ohio as well as those of our AWM subsidiary in the Market-Based Operations segment, have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The increase in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax is primarily related to the disposition of our Ohio subsidiary, $9.7 million in charges for income taxes resulting from the divestiture of our Arizona and New Mexico subsidiaries and the $2.4 million pre-tax sales price adjustment in connection with the disposition of our Arizona and New Mexico subsidiaries. Additionally, the 2011 amount included net income as a result of the operations of those subsidiaries and an after-tax benefit of $11.4 million related to the cessation of depreciation for our Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas subsidiaries. Under GAAP, operations that are considered discontinued operations cease to depreciate their assets. Partially offsetting the 2011 income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax amount was $25.1 million after-tax write-downs recorded in 2011 to reduce the net asset values of certain of our discontinued operations.
Segment Results
We have two operating segments that are also our reportable segments: the Regulated Businesses and the Market-Based Operations. We evaluate the performance of our segments and allocate resources based on several factors, with the primary measure being income from continuing operations before income taxes.
Regulated Segment
The following table summarizes certain financial information for our Regulated Businesses for the periods indicated:
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Operating revenues |
$ | 750,742 | $ | 682,363 | $ | 68,379 | $ | 1,960,218 | $ | 1,805,085 | $ | 155,133 | ||||||||||||
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299,751 | 288,147 | 11,604 | 827,713 | 824,483 | 3,230 | ||||||||||||||||||
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438,933 | 417,020 | 21,913 | 1,239,992 | 1,212,086 | 27,906 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
254,003 | 209,722 | 44,281 | 549,293 | 424,804 | 124,489 |
Operating revenues. Our primary business involves the ownership of water and wastewater utilities that provide services to residential, commercial, industrial and other customers. This business is generally subject to state regulation and our results of operations are impacted significantly by rates authorized by the PUCs in the states in which we operate.
Operating revenues increased by $68.4 million, or 10.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $155.1 million, or 8.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011. The increase in revenues was primarily due to rate increases obtained through rate authorizations for a number of our operating companies and higher consumption in our mid-west and certain eastern states. The impact of rate increases on revenues was approximately $35.2 million and $94.5 million for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2012, respectively. The increase in revenues associated with higher demand amounted to approximately $18.0 million and $38.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, which is attributable to increased customer consumption in 2012 compared to 2011. The increased consumption is primarily attributable to the warmer/drier weather in the second and third quarters of 2012. Lastly, revenues were higher by $11.5 million and $20.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same period in 2011, as a result of acquisitions, with the most significant being our New York acquisition in the second quarter of 2012.
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The following table provides information regarding the Regulated Businesses revenues and billed water sales volume by customer class:
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$ | 439,294 | 58.5 | % | $ | 389,736 | 57.1 | % | 62,755 | 53.1 | % | 57,184 | 52.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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156,609 | 20.9 | % | 141,269 | 20.7 | % | 27,097 | 22.9 | % | 25,388 | 23.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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35,356 | 4.7 | % | 31,518 | 4.6 | % | 11,581 | 9.8 | % | 11,379 | 10.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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90,214 | 12.0 | % | 84,704 | 12.4 | % | 16,698 | 14.2 | % | 15,602 | 14.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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719,396 | 95.8 | % | 651,811 | 95.5 | % | 118,131 | 100.0 | % | 109,553 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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19,673 | 2.6 | % | 19,400 | 2.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Residential |
$ | 1,129,070 | 57.6 | % | $ | 1,022,953 | 56.6 | % | 146,534 | 51.7 | % | 138,794 | 51.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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394,198 | 20.1 | % | 360,338 | 20.0 | % | 64,753 | 22.9 | % | 61,841 | 22.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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98,144 | 5.0 | % | 88,567 | 4.9 | % | 30,310 | 10.7 | % | 30,140 | 11.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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241,062 | 12.3 | % | 229,546 | 12.7 | % | 41,777 | 14.7 | % | 39,628 | 14.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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8,622 | 0.4 | % | 15,902 | 0.9 | % | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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1,871,096 | 95.4 | % | 1,717,306 | 95.1 | % | 283,374 | 100.0 | % | 270,403 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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58,463 | 3.0 | % | 57,302 | 3.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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30,659 | 1.6 | % | 30,477 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Water Services Water service operating revenues from residential customers for the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased by $49.6 million, or 12.7%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, these revenues increased by $106.1 million, or 10.4%, over the same period in 2011. The increases are primarily due to rate increases as well as increased sales volumes. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the volume of water sold to residential customers increased by 9.7% compared to the same period in 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the volume sold to these customers increased by 5.6% as compared to the same period in 2011. We believe this higher consumption, for both the three and nine month periods, is driven by the warmer/drier weather in our eastern and mid-western operating states as compared to the same periods in 2011. Also contributing to the increased sales volumes was the additional consumption resulting from our New York acquisition.
Water service operating revenues from commercial water customers for the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased by $15.3 million, or 10.9%, compared to the same period in 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, these revenues increased by $33.9 million, or 9.4%, to $394.2 million, compared to September 30, 2011. These increases were mainly due to rate increases as well as increased sales volumes. The volume of water sold to commercial customers increased by 6.7% and 4.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011.
Water service operating revenues from industrial customers increased $3.8 million, or 12.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to those recorded for the same period of 2011, mainly due to rate increases and an increase in sales volumes. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the volume of water sold to industrial customers increased by 1.8% compared to the same period in 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, water service operating revenues from
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industrial customers increased $9.6 million, or 10.8%, compared to the same period of 2011 and is primarily due to rate increases. The volume of water sold to industrial customers for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased 0.6% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
Water service operating revenues from public and other customers, including municipal governments, other governmental entities and resale customers increased $5.5 million, or 6.5%, and $11.5 million, or 5.0%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, mainly due to increased sale volumes.
Other water revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased by $6.7 million and $7.3 million, respectively, and is primarily due to a reduction in the water revenue adjustment mechanism in our California subsidiary.
Wastewater services Our subsidiaries provide wastewater services in nine states. Revenues from these services increased by $0.3 million, or 1.4%, to $19.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to the same period of 2011. Revenues from these services for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased by $1.2 million, or 2.0%, to $58.5 million, compared to the same period of 2011. The increases in both periods were primarily attributable to rate increases in a number of our operating companies.
Operation and maintenance. Operation and maintenance expense increased $11.6 million, or 4.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. Operation and maintenance expense increased $3.2 million, or 0.4%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to the same period in the prior year. The following table provides information regarding O&M expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, by major expense category:
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Production costs |
$ | 84,052 | $ | 78,800 | $ | 5,252 | 6.7 | % | $ | 209,939 | $ | 203,084 | $ | 6,855 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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118,456 | 126,048 | (7,592 | ) | (6.0 | %) | 351,464 | 368,539 | (17,075 | ) | (4.6 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating supplies and services |
55,619 | 43,594 | 12,025 | 27.6 | % | 150,488 | 139,896 | 10,592 | 7.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance materials and services |
18,232 | 17,337 | 895 | 5.2 | % | 50,288 | 50,979 | (691 | ) | (1.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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13,807 | 12,462 | 1,345 | 10.8 | % | 33,214 | 33,321 | (107 | ) | (0.3 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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9,585 | 9,906 | (321 | ) | (3.2 | %) | 32,320 | 28,664 | 3,656 | 12.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 299,751 | $ | 288,147 | $ | 11,604 | 4.0 | % | $ | 827,713 | $ | 824,483 | $ | 3,230 | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Production costs and employee-related costs, which together account for approximately 70% of the total Regulated Businesses operation and maintenance expense, are discussed in more detail below.
Production costs by major expense type were as follows:
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$ | 27,234 | $ | 26,338 | $ | 896 | 3.4 | % | $ | 68,342 | $ | 67,808 | $ | 534 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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34,475 | 29,892 | 4,583 | 15.3 | % | 84,482 | 76,272 | 8,210 | 10.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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15,810 | 15,216 | 594 | 3.9 | % | 37,840 | 37,221 | 619 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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6,533 | 7,354 | (821 | ) | (11.2 | %) | 19,275 | 21,783 | (2,508 | ) | (11.5 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Overall production costs increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in the prior year, mainly as a result of increased purchased water costs, attributable to increased production resulting from higher consumption in most of our subsidiaries, with the more significant variances occurring in our California and Illinois subsidiaries. For both periods in 2011, our California subsidiarys customer needs were met with internally produced water. Partially offsetting the increase in purchased water for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was a decrease in waste disposal costs due to an increase in the deferral of costs allowed by a cost recovery mechanism in one of our subsidiaries.
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Employee-related costs, including salaries and wages, group insurance, and pension expense, decreased $7.6 million, or 6.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year. These employee-related costs represent approximately 40% and 44% of operation and maintenance expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Employee related costs also decreased $17.1 million, or 4.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year. These employee-related costs represent approximately 42% and 45% of operation and maintenance expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following table provides information with respect to components of employee-related costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
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