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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 June 30, 2002

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

Registrant; State of Incorporation;
Address; and Telephone Number

IRS Employer
Identification No.

     

1-11337

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
(A Wisconsin Corporation)
700 North Adams Street
P. O. Box 19001
Green Bay, WI 54307-9001
920-433-4901

39-1775292

     

1-3016

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
(A Wisconsin Corporation)
700 North Adams Street
P. O. Box 19001
Green Bay, WI 54307-9001
800-450-7260

39-0715160

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. 

WPS Resources Corporation

Yes [x] No [ ]

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

Yes [x] No [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers' classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

Common stock, $1 par value,
31,737,921 shares outstanding at
July 31, 2002

   

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION

Common stock, $4 par value,
23,896,962 shares outstanding at
July 31, 2002

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WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
AND
WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

CONTENTS

   

Page

     
 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

3

     

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
     

Item 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

 
 

Consolidated Statements of Income

4

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

6

     
 

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION

 
 

Consolidated Statements of Income and
Comprehensive Income

7

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

8

 

Consolidated Statements of Capitalization

9

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

10

     
 

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF

 

WPS Resources Corporation and Subsidiaries
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

11 - 18

     

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for

 
 

WPS Resources Corporation

19 - 36

 

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

37 - 44

     

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

44

     

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

45 - 46

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

46 - 47

     

Item 5.

Other Information

47 - 48

     

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

49

     

Signatures

 

50 - 51

     

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

52

     
     

 

Forwarding-Looking Statements

Except for historical data and statements of current fact, the information contained or incorporated by reference in this document constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any references to plans, goals, beliefs or expectations in respect to future events and conditions or to estimates are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that statements of our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to risks and should be viewed with caution. Actual results or experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Forward-looking statements included or incorporated in this document include, but are not limited to statements regarding:

We cannot predict the course of future events or anticipate the interaction of multiple factors beyond our control and their effect on revenues, project timing, and costs. Some risk factors that could cause results different from any forward-looking statement include:

We make no commitment to disclose any revisions to the forward-looking statements as a result of facts, events or circumstances after the date of this report.

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

      June 30

      June 30

(Millions, except share amounts)

2002

2001

2002

2001

Nonregulated revenue

$347.6

$369.7

$740.1

$1,040.1

Utility revenue

231.8

207.4

510.6

534.5

Total revenues

579.4

577.1

1,250.7

1,574.6

Nonregulated cost of fuel, gas, and purchased power

325.3

353.7

694.0

1,016.8

Utility cost of fuel, gas, and purchased power

88.1

81.7

204.0

266.3

Operating and maintenance expense

112.0

93.2

217.3

178.1

Depreciation and decommissioning expense

22.6

20.3

48.7

39.5

Taxes other than income

9.8

9.0

20.0

17.9

Operating income

21.6

19.2

66.7

56.0

Miscellaneous income

18.0

3.0

23.7

6.8

Interest expense

(14.0)

(13.4)

(28.0)

(27.8)

Distributions - preferred securities of subsidiary trust

(0.9)

(0.9)

(1.8)

(1.8)

Other income (expense)

3.1

(11.3)

(6.1)

(22.8)

Income before taxes

24.7

7.9

60.6

33.2

Income tax provision (benefit)

2.2

(4.6)

9.2

(3.6)

Net income before preferred dividends

22.5

12.5

51.4

36.8

Preferred stock dividends of subsidiary

0.8

0.8

1.6

1.6

Income available for common shareholders

$21.7

$11.7

$49.8

$35.2

Average shares of common stock

31.7

28.6

31.6

27.5

Earnings per common share

Basic

$0.68

$0.41

$1.58

$1.28

Diluted

$0.68

$0.41

$1.57

$1.28

Dividends per common share

$0.525

$0.515

$1.050

$1.030

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

June 30

December 31

(Millions)

2002 

2001   

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$18.9

$43.9

Restricted funds

10.0

21.3

Accounts receivable - net of reserves of $7.0 and $5.0, respectively

207.9

248.0

Accrued unbilled revenues

28.3

56.5

Inventories

102.3

102.5

Current portion of assets from risk management activities

269.6

336.0

Other current assets

89.7

61.5

Current assets

726.7

869.7

Property, plant, and equipment - net of reserves of $1,798.1 and $1,762.4, respectively

1,570.1

1,463.6

Regulatory assets

66.2

91.0

Long-term assets from risk management activities

115.8

151.4

Other

297.6

294.3

Total assets

$2,776.4

$2,870.0

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Short-term debt

$49.6

$46.2

Current portion of long-term debt

70.8

56.6

Accounts payable

300.6

334.6

Current portion of liabilities from risk management activities

266.9

294.2

Other current liabilities

59.5

69.4

Current liabilities

747.4

801.0

Long-term debt

710.2

727.8

Deferred income taxes

83.7

69.5

Deferred investment tax credits

20.2

21.0

Regulatory liabilities

60.7

78.4

Environmental remediation liabilities

43.0

45.0

Benefit obligations

52.6

53.6

Long-term liabilities from risk management activities

112.9

145.7

Other

95.1

111.0

Long-term liabilities

1,178.4

1,252.0

Commitments and contingencies

-

-

Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable trust preferred

securities of subsidiary trust holding solely

WPS Resources 7.00% subordinated debentures

50.0

50.0

Preferred stock of subsidiary with no mandatory redemption

51.1

51.1

Common stock equity

749.5

715.9

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$2,776.4

$2,870.0

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

 

 

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended 

June 30     

(Millions)

2002

2001

Operating Activities

Net income before preferred dividends

$51.4

$36.8

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

Depreciation and decommissioning

48.7

39.5

Gain on nuclear decommissioning trust

(1.8)

(1.7)

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credit

13.8

(6.0)

Unrealized gains and losses on nonregulated energy contracts

11.5

(7.3)

Other

10.8

18.4

Changes in working capital

Receivables

40.1

115.0

Inventories

16.2

(6.4)

Other current assets

(0.9)

42.4

Accounts payable

(34.3)

(139.9)

Other current liabilities

(5.2)

(34.4)

Net cash operating activities

150.3

56.4

Investing Activities

Capital expenditures

(160.8)

(97.8)

Return of capital from equity method investment

-

42.3

Dividends received from equity method investment

3.9

-

Sale of assets

0.2

0.1

Decommissioning funding

(1.3)

(1.3)

Other

(12.3)

(3.4)

Net cash investing activities

(170.3)

(60.1)

Financing Activities

Short-term debt - net

14.7

20.2

Issuance of long-term debt

0.2

30.0

Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease

(3.6)

(6.1)

Payment of dividends

Preferred stock

(1.6)

(1.6)

Common stock

(33.1)

(28.2)

Issuance of common stock

18.2

9.5

Purchase of common stock

(1.1)

(0.6)

Redemption of obligations acquired in purchase business combination

-

(15.8)

Other

1.3

0.1

Net cash financing activities

(5.0)

7.5

Change in cash and cash equivalents

(25.0)

3.8

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

43.9

12.8

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$18.9

$16.6

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

June 30

June 30

(Millions)

2002

2001

2002

2001

Operating revenues

 

 

 

 

Electric

$163.5

$145.8

$325.2

$298.0

Gas

57.9

51.6

165.6

214.1

Total operating revenues

221.4

197.4

490.8

512.1

Operating expenses

Electric production fuels

28.2

27.0

56.1

60.6

Purchased power

24.0

21.9

42.9

41.6

Gas purchased for resale

35.7

32.7

103.9

164.3

Other operating expenses

63.5

49.9

124.0

98.3

Maintenance

20.2

17.9

38.8

32.2

Depreciation and decommissioning

18.7

16.8

41.6

32.5

Federal income taxes

4.0

5.5

15.9

17.0

Investment tax credit restored

(0.4)

(0.4)

(0.8)

(0.8)

State income taxes

0.7

1.0

3.7

3.8

Gross receipts tax and other

8.4

7.9

16.8

15.8

Total operating expense

203.0

180.2

442.9

465.3

Operating income

18.4

17.2

47.9

46.8

Other income and (deductions)

Allowance for equity funds used during construction

0.9

0.5

1.5

0.9

Other, net

1.6

4.0

7.2

7.8

Income taxes

(1.8)

(0.4)

(2.2)

(1.3)

Total other income

0.7

4.1

6.5

7.4

Income before interest expense

19.1

21.3

54.4

54.2

Interest expense

Interest on long-term debt

7.0

5.5

13.9

10.9

Other interest

1.9

2.3

3.8

5.0

Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction

(0.4)

(0.5)

(0.6)

(1.0)

Total interest expense

8.5

7.3

17.1

14.9

Minority interest

(0.2)

-

(0.8)

-

Net income

10.4

14.0

36.5

39.3

Preferred stock dividend requirements

0.8

0.8

1.6

1.6

Earnings on common stock

9.6

13.2

34.9

37.7

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

Comprehensive income

$9.6

$13.2

$34.9

$37.7

 

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

June 30

December 31

(Millions)

2002

2001

ASSETS

Utility plant

Electric

$1,792.7

$1,748.5

Gas

410.7

392.6

Property under capital lease

74.1

74.1

Total

2,277.5

2,215.2

Less - Accumulated depreciation and decommissioning

1,443.5

1,419.0

Total

834.0

796.2

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

296.8

311.3

Construction in progress

75.7

53.9

Nuclear fuel, less accumulated amortization

20.8

24.9

Net utility plant

1,227.3

1,186.3

 

 

 

Current assets

Cash and equivalents

5.1

9.9

Customer and other receivables, net of reserves of $3.5 for both periods

73.4

85.7

Accrued utility revenues

19.8

40.9

Fossil fuel, at average cost

14.8

15.1

Gas in storage, at average cost

19.9

33.6

Materials and supplies, at average cost

25.8

23.7

Assets from risk management

3.3

5.0

Prepayments and other

46.4

24.3

Total current assets

208.5

238.2

 

 

 

Regulatory assets

64.3

89.0

Pension assets

84.2

84.3

Goodwill

35.4

35.4

Investments and other assets

98.2

97.7

Total

$1,717.9

$1,730.9

 

 

 

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES

Capitalization

Common stock equity

$699.4

$710.6

Preferred stock with no mandatory redemption

51.2

51.2

Capital lease obligation

71.7

72.1

Long-term debt to parent

13.0

13.1

Long-term debt

330.2

330.4

Total capitalization

1,165.5

1,177.4

 

 

 

Current liabilities

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligation

50.9

50.9

Note payable

10.0

10.0

Accounts pa