UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2002. |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _______ TO _______. |
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QUESTAR CORPORATION |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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State of Utah |
87-0407509 |
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P.O. Box 45433 |
(Zip code) |
(801) 324-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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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. |
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Yes [X] |
No [ ] |
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. |
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Outstanding as of July 31, 2002 |
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Common Stock, without par value |
81,834,113 shares |
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements |
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QUESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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(Unaudited) |
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3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
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June 30, |
June 30, |
June 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) |
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REVENUES |
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Questar Market Resources |
$ 123,545 |
$ 152,057 |
$ 248,703 |
$ 382,922 |
$ 511,648 |
$ 768,562 |
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Questar Regulated Services |
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Natural gas distribution |
82,004 |
109,859 |
342,962 |
418,798 |
625,314 |
684,302 |
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Natural gas transmission |
14,338 |
12,252 |
26,840 |
23,094 |
53,148 |
45,693 |
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Other |
942 |
1,115 |
1,783 |
2,331 |
4,055 |
4,024 |
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Corporate and other operations |
3,785 |
9,855 |
6,859 |
20,631 |
24,556 |
42,104 |
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TOTAL REVENUES |
224,614 |
285,138 |
627,147 |
847,776 |
1,218,721 |
1,544,685 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Cost of natural gas and other products sold |
47,558 |
120,024 |
226,086 |
451,182 |
449,915 |
782,611 |
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Operating and maintenance |
65,125 |
59,971 |
139,155 |
122,830 |
286,680 |
258,727 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
44,463 |
36,247 |
89,770 |
72,053 |
169,452 |
142,009 |
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Exploration |
1,133 |
1,833 |
3,881 |
2,900 |
7,967 |
5,419 |
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Abandonment and impairment of oil |
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and gas properties |
749 |
2,045 |
1,055 |
2,595 |
3,631 |
4,804 |
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Production and other taxes |
12,195 |
15,969 |
23,604 |
36,781 |
42,808 |
63,607 |
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
171,223 |
236,089 |
483,551 |
688,341 |
960,453 |
1,257,177 |
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OPERATING INCOME |
53,391 |
49,049 |
143,596 |
159,435 |
258,268 |
287,508 |
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Interest and other income |
9,159 |
3,757 |
16,565 |
18,926 |
32,937 |
35,118 |
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Minority interest |
127 |
552 |
297 |
997 |
1,025 |
1,115 |
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Earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates |
3,105 |
(1,206) |
3,762 |
(1,092) |
5,013 |
1,203 |
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Debt expense |
(20,362) |
(14,330) |
(40,398) |
(29,922) |
(75,309) |
(61,590) |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
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AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT |
45,420 |
37,822 |
123,822 |
148,344 |
221,934 |
263,354 |
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Income taxes |
16,049 |
13,319 |
44,299 |
54,581 |
77,988 |
92,837 |
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INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE |
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EFFECT |
29,371 |
24,503 |
79,523 |
93,763 |
143,946 |
170,517 |
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Cumulative effect of change in accounting for |
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goodwill, net of $2,010 attributed to |
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minority interest |
(15,297) |
(15,297) |
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NET INCOME |
$ 29,371 |
$ 24,503 |
$ 64,226 |
$ 93,763 |
$ 128,649 |
$ 170,517 |
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Earnings per common share - basic |
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Income before cumulative effect |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.30 |
$ 0.98 |
$ 1.16 |
$ 1.77 |
$ 2.12 |
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Cumulative effect |
(0.19) |
(0.19) |
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NET INCOME |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.30 |
$ 0.79 |
$ 1.16 |
$ 1.58 |
$ 2.12 |
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Average basic common shares outstanding |
81,754 |
80,864 |
81,672 |
80,803 |
81,601 |
80,432 |
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Dividends per common share |
$ 0.18 |
$ 0.175 |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.35 |
$ 0.715 |
$ 0.695 |
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See notes accompanying the consolidated financial statements |
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QUESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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June 30, |
December 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 5,959 |
$ - |
$ 11,300 |
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Accounts receivable |
126,232 |
134,574 |
209,050 |
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Fair value of hedging contracts |
13,015 |
16,804 |
55,593 |
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Inventories, at lower of average cost or market |
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Gas and oil storage |
16,180 |
31,319 |
37,055 |
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Materials and supplies |
9,919 |
11,678 |
12,073 |
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Purchased-gas adjustments |
46,874 |
8,296 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
10,677 |
11,348 |
16,136 |
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Deferred income taxes - current |
6,683 |
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Total current assets |
188,665 |
252,597 |
349,503 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
4,220,451 |
3,387,202 |
4,089,407 |
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Less accumulated depreciation, depletion |
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and amortization |
1,582,039 |
1,445,854 |
1,524,309 |
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Net property, plant and equipment |
2,638,412 |
1,941,348 |
2,565,098 |
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Investment in unconsolidated affiliates |
143,395 |
37,145 |
144,928 |
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Securities available for sale |
1,431 |
21,185 |
13,623 |
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Goodwill |
72,702 |
19,401 |
90,927 |
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Regulatory and other assets |
66,956 |
74,056 |
76,955 |
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$ 3,111,561 |
$ 2,345,732 |
$ 3,241,034 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Checks outstanding in excess of cash balance |
$ - |
$ 1,544 |
$ - |
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Short-term loans |
347,509 |
195,722 |
530,246 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
201,684 |
173,397 |
246,037 |
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Purchased-gas adjustments |
17,588 |
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Deferred income taxes - current |
17,812 |
3,153 |
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Fair value of hedging contracts |
10,157 |
13,871 |
5,323 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
21,535 |
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1,705 |
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Total current liabilities |
598,473 |
402,354 |
786,464 |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
1,054,626 |
661,802 |
997,423 |
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Other liabilities |
25,236 |
23,895 |
27,286 |
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Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits |
327,488 |
226,806 |
329,275 |
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Minority interest |
9,816 |
19,666 |
19,805 |
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Common shareholders' equity |
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Common stock |
293,640 |
267,329 |
282,297 |
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Retained earnings |
807,221 |
736,887 |
772,408 |
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Cumulative other comprehensive income (loss) |
(4,939) |
6,993 |
26,076 |
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Total common shareholders' equity |
1,095,922 |
1,011,209 |
1,080,781 |
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$ 3,111,561 |
$ 2,345,732 |
$ 3,241,034 |
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See notes accompanying the consolidated financial statements |
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QUESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(Unaudited) |
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6 Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(In Thousands) |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
$ 64,226 |
$ 93,763 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
94,614 |
74,865 |
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Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits |
6,517 |
16,340 |
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Abandonment and impairment of gas |
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and oil properties |
1,055 |
2,595 |
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Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
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net of cash distributions and minority interest |
4,884 |
365 |
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Gain from selling properties and securities |
(5,431) |
(11,507) |
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Impairment of securities available for sale |
530 |
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Cumulative effect of accounting change |
15,297 |
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181,692 |
176,421 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
97,949 |
23,749 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
279,641 |
200,170 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Capital expenditures |
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Property, plant and equipment |
(166,540) |
(151,687) |
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Other investments |
(3,648) |
(4,000) |
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Total capital expenditures |
(170,188) |
(155,687) |
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Proceeds from the disposition of property, plant and equipment |
8,187 |
31,454 |
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Proceeds from the sales of securities and other |
7,280 |
374 |
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
(154,721) |
(123,859) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Issuance of common stock |
6,548 |
11,131 |
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Common stock repurchased |
(1,298) |
(12,432) |
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Issuance of long-term debt |
200,000 |
285,000 |
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Repayment of long-term debt |
(124,485) |
(337,059) |
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Decrease in short-term loans |
(182,737) |
(13,417) |
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Increase in cash held in escrow account |
1,184 |
5,387 |
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Checks outstanding in excess of cash balances |
1,544 |
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Payment of dividends |
(29,413) |
(28,291) |
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Other |
(143) |
2,446 |
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
(130,344) |
(85,691) |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
83 |
(36) |
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Change in cash and cash equivalents |
(5,341) |
(9,416) |
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Beginning cash and cash equivalents |
11,300 |
9,416 |
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Ending cash and cash equivalents |
$ 5,959 |
$ - |
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See notes accompanying the consolidated financial statements |
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QUESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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NOTES ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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June 30, 2002 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation |
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The interim financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Due to the seasonal nature of the gas distribution business, the results of operations for the three-, six- and twelve-month periods ended June 30, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2002. The impact of abnormal weather on earnings during the heating season is partially reduced by the operation of a weather-normalization adjustment. While the transportation and storage operations are influenced by weather conditions, the straight fixed-variable rate design, which allows for recovery of substantially all fixed costs in the demand or reservation charges, reduces the earnings impact of weather conditions. For further information please refer to the financial statements and footnote s thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. |
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Note 2 - New Accounting Standards |
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Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change - "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" |
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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 142 (SFAS 142) "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" was issued in June 2001. SFAS 142 addresses, among other things, the financial accounting and reporting for goodwill subsequent to an acquisition. According to the new standard, amortization of goodwill was replaced by a requirement to test goodwill for impairment at least yearly or sooner if a specific triggering event occurs. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 142 as of January 1, 2002 and performed an initial test that indicated an impairment of the goodwill acquired by Consonus. As a result, the Company wrote off $17.3 million of goodwill, of which, $15.3 million ($.19 per diluted common share) was attributed to Questar InfoComm's share and reported as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting for goodwill. The remaining $2.0 million was attributed to minority shareholders. Consonus is a data hosting and internet services subsidiary in which Questar InfoComm owns 89%. Goodwi ll has declined in value because of the sharp downturn in the information-technology sector. Consonus recorded $2.2 million of goodwill amortization in 2001 that will not be repeated in future years. |
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The following table shows net income excluding amortization of goodwill. Amortization of goodwill was not deductible for income tax purposes. |
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3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
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June 30, |
June 30, |
June 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
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(In Thousands) |
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Income before cumulative effect |
$ 29,371 |
$ 24,503 |
$ 79,523 |
$ 93,763 |
$ 143,946 |
$ 70,517 |
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add goodwill amortization |
556 |
1,113 |
2,423 |
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Cumulative effect of change in |
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accounting for goodwill, net of $2,010 |
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attributed to minority interest |
(15,297) |
(15,297) |
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Pro forma net income |
$ 29,371 |
$ 25,059 |
$ 64,226 |
$ 94,876 |
$ 128,649 |
$ 172,940 |
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The Company acquired all goodwill reported on its December 31, 2001 balance sheet through purchases of businesses. In 2001, the Company acquired $73 million of goodwill in two business combinations. No impairment was indicated as a result of an initial test. The remaining goodwill balance was acquired in 2000 and 1999. The balance in goodwill in each line of business at December 31, 2001 and June 30, 2002 is listed below: |
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Questar |
Questar |
Corporate |
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Market |
Regulated |
and Other |
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Consolidated |
Resources |
Services |
Operations |
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Balance at December 31, 2001 |
$90,927 |
$66,823 |
$5,876 |
$18,228 |
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Goodwill attributed to assets sold |
(921) |
(921) |
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Impaired goodwill identified in initial SFAS 142 test |
(17,307) |
(17,307) |
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Adjustment of allocation of acquisition cost |
3 |
3 |
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Balance at June 30, 2002 |
$72,702 |
$66,823 |
$5,879 |
$ - |
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Intangible assets with indefinite lives are subject to a yearly impairment test according to SFAS 142. As of December 31, 2001, the Company held about $592,000 of intangible assets with indefinite lives and no impairment was indicated in an initial test. Intangible assets subject to amortization amounted to $2.6 million, gross, and $1.6 million, net of accumulated amortization. |
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Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets |
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The Company adopted SFAS 144 "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" as of January 1, 2002 without an impact in the balance sheet, income statement or statement of cash flows. |
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Note 3 - Earnings Per Share |
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The following table shows basic and diluted earnings per common share. |
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3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
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June 30, |
June 30, |
June 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) |
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Earnings per common share - basic |
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Income before cumulative effect |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.30 |
$ 0.98 |
$ 1.16 |
$ 1.77 |
$ 2.12 |
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Cumulative effect |
(0.19) |
(0.19) |
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Net income |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.30 |
$ 0.79 |
$ 1.16 |
$ 1.58 |
$ 2.12 |
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Earnings per common share - diluted |
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Income before cumulative effect |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.30 |
$ 0.97 |
$ 1.15 |
$ 1.76 |
$ 2.10 |
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Cumulative effect |
(0.19) |
(0.19) |
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Net income |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.30 |
$ 0.78 |
$ 1.15 |
$ 1.57 |
$ 2.10 |
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Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the accounting period. Diluted EPS includes the potential increase in the number of outstanding shares that could result from exercising stock options; which is the reason for the difference between the number of basic and diluted average shares outstanding. |
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3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
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June 30, |
June 30, |
June 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
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Average basic common shares |
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outstanding |
81,754 |
80,864 |
81,672 |
80,803 |
81,601 |
80,432 |
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Potential number of shares issuable |
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under stock option plans |
650 |
774 |
581 |
780 |
461 |
826 |
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Average diluted common shares |
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outstanding |
82,404 |
81,638 |
82,253 |
81,583 |
82,062 |
81,258 |
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