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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 September 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,
31,884,949 shares outstanding at
October 31, 2002

   

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION

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

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WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
AND
WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 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

 

Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings

11

     
 

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF

 

WPS Resources Corporation and Subsidiaries
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

12-22

     

Item 2.

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

 
 

WPS Resources Corporation

23-42

 

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

43-49

     

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

50

     

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

51

     

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

52-53

Item 5.

Other Information

53-56

     

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

56

     

Signatures

 

57-62

     

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

63

     
     

 

Forward-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

Nine Months Ended

September 30

September 30

(Millions, except share amounts)

2002

2001

2002

2001

Nonregulated revenue

$361.9

$302.1

$1,102.1

$1,342.2

Utility revenue

247.7

215.0

  758.3

  749.5

Total revenues

609.6

517.1

1,860.4

2,091.7

Nonregulated cost of fuel, gas, and purchased power

335.1

284.6

1,028.7

1,301.4

Utility cost of fuel, gas, and purchased power

87.2

81.4

291.3

347.8

Operating and maintenance expense

103.9

84.3

321.3

262.3

Depreciation and decommissioning expense

23.8

21.2

72.5

60.8

Taxes other than income

 10.0

  8.6

   29.9

   26.5

Operating income

49.6

37.0

116.7

92.9

Miscellaneous income

11.0

6.6

34.1

13.4

Interest expense

(14.3)

(14.0)

(42.3)

(41.8)

Distributions - preferred securities of subsidiary trust

(0.9)

(0.9)

  (2.6)

  (2.6)

Other expense

(4.2)

(8.3)

(10.8)

(31.0)

Income before taxes

45.4

28.7

105.9

61.9

Income tax provision

 14.1

  6.1

   23.4

    2.6

Net income before preferred dividends

31.3

22.6

82.5

59.3

Preferred stock dividends of subsidiary

  0.8

  0.8

    2.3

    2.3

Income available for common shareholders

$ 30.5

$ 21.8

$   80.2

$   57.0

Average shares of common stock

31.9

28.7

31.7

27.9

Earnings per common share

Basic

$0.96

$0.76

$2.53

$2.04

Diluted

$0.95

$0.76

$2.52

$2.04

Dividends per common share

$0.535

$0.525

$1.585

$1.555

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

 

 

 

 

 

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

September 30

December 31

(Millions)

2002

2001

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$   43.8

$   43.9

Restricted funds

3.5

21.3

Accounts receivable - net of reserves of $7.1 and $5.0, respectively

234.0

248.0

Accrued unbilled revenues

29.4

56.5

Inventories

126.9

102.5

Current assets from risk management activities

366.0

336.0

Other current assets

   75.6

   61.5

Current assets

879.2

869.7

Property, plant, and equipment - net of reserves of $1,808.7 and
  $1,762.7, respectively

1,585.2

1,463.6

Regulatory assets

63.3

91.0

Long-term assets from risk management activities

79.6

151.4

Other

  286.7

  294.3

Total assets

$2,894.0

$2,870.0

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Short-term debt

$   74.6

$   46.2

Current portion of long-term debt

121.5

56.6

Accounts payable

312.8

334.6

Current liabilities from risk management activities

383.6

294.2

Other current liabilities

   59.3

   69.4

Current liabilities

951.8

801.0

Long-term debt

658.5

727.8

Deferred income taxes

83.1

69.5

Deferred investment tax credits

19.7

21.0

Regulatory liabilities

52.1

78.4

Environmental remediation liabilities

41.2

45.0

Benefit obligations

52.6

53.6

Long-term liabilities from risk management activities

76.3

145.7

Other

   92.1

  111.0

Long-term liabilities

1,075.6

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

  765.5

  715.9

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$2,894.0

$2,870.0

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

 

 

 

 

 

WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

September 30

(Millions)

2002

2001

Operating Activities

Net income before preferred dividends

$ 82.5

$ 59.3

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

Depreciation and decommissioning

72.5

60.8

Gain on nuclear decommissioning trust

(1.0)

(3.1)

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credit

15.0

(7.7)

Unrealized gains and losses on nonregulated energy contracts

9.1

(1.8)

Other

21.8

16.6

Changes in working capital

Receivables

12.9

139.6

Inventories

6.7

(27.4)

Other current assets

12.3

63.1

Accounts payable

(25.2)

(125.2)

Other current liabilities

(9.2)

(8.0)

Net cash operating activities

197.4

166.2

Investing Activities

Capital expenditures

(205.8)

(184.5)

Return of capital from equity method investment

-

42.3

Dividends received from equity method investment

5.4

-

Sale of assets

0.3

0.1

Decommissioning funding

(2.0)

(2.0)

Other

(16.3)

(27.8)

Net cash investing activities

(218.4)

(171.9)

Financing Activities

Short-term debt - net

46.1

(50.2)

Issuance of long-term debt

-

180.2

Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease

(4.4)

(61.0)

Payment of dividends

Preferred stock

(2.3)

(2.3)

Common stock

(50.1)

(43.2)

Issuance of common stock

23.6

13.9

Purchase of common stock

(1.2)

(0.7)

Other

  9.2

(16.6)

Net cash financing activities

 20.9

 20.1

Change in cash and cash equivalents

(0.1)

14.4

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 43.9

 12.8

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 43.8

$ 27.2

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

 

 

 

 

 

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

September 30

September 30

(Millions)

2002

2001

2002

2001

Operating revenues

 

 

 

 

Electric

$197.1

$168.9

$522.3

$467.0

Gas

 39.5

 35.3

205.1

249.4

Total operating revenues

236.6

204.2

727.4

716.4

Operating expenses

Electric production fuels

36.8

33.2

92.9

93.8

Purchased power

26.9

28.3

69.8

69.9

Gas purchased for resale

22.6

19.9

126.5

184.2

Other operating expenses

60.0

43.3

184.1

141.8

Maintenance

15.1

15.9

53.9

48.1

Depreciation and decommissioning

19.4

18.0

60.9

50.5

Federal income taxes

10.1

10.6

26.0

27.7

Investment tax credit restored

(0.4)

(0.4)

(1.2)

(1.2)

State income taxes

3.6

2.5

7.3

6.3

Gross receipts tax and other

  8.3

  7.6

 25.1

 23.3

Total operating expenses

202.4

178.9

645.3

644.4

Operating income

34.2

25.3

82.1

72.0

Other income and (deductions)

Allowance for equity funds used during construction

0.8

0.3

2.2

1.2

Other, net

4.2

4.8

11.4

12.5

Income taxes

(1.5)

(0.2)

(3.7)

(1.5)

Total other income

  3.5

  4.9

  9.9

 12.2

Income before interest expense

37.7

30.2

92.0

84.2

Interest expense

Interest on long-term debt

6.9

6.2

20.9

17.1

Other interest

2.0

2.3

5.8

7.3

Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction

(0.3)

(0.5)

(0.9)

(1.5)

Total interest expense

8.6

8.0

25.8

22.9

Minority interest

(0.4)

(0.5)

(1.2)

(0.5)

Net income

28.7

21.7

65.0

60.8

Preferred stock dividend requirements

  0.8

  0.8

  2.3

  2.3

Earnings on common stock

27.9

20.9

62.7

58.5

Other comprehensive income

    -

    -

    -

    -

Comprehensive income

$ 27.9

$ 20.9

$ 62.7

$ 58.5

 

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

 

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

September 30

December 31

(Millions)

2002    

2001    

ASSETS

Utility plant

Electric

$1,811.0

$1,748.5

Gas

418.7

392.6

Property under capital lease

   74.1

   74.1

Total

2,303.8

2,215.2

Less - Accumulated depreciation and decommissioning

1,447.3

1,419.0

Total

856.5

796.2

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

281.0

311.3

Construction in progress

88.3

53.9

Nuclear fuel, less accumulated amortization

   18.9

   24.9

Net utility plant

1,244.7

1,186.3

 

 

 

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

18.0

9.9

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

83.8

85.7

Accrued utility revenues

20.0

40.9

Fossil fuel, at average cost

14.1

15.1

Gas in storage, at average cost

30.4

33.6

Materials and supplies, at average cost

24.9

23.7

Assets from risk management

2.6

5.0

Prepayments and other

   34.7

   24.3

Total current assets

228.5

238.2

 

 

 

Regulatory assets

61.4

89.0

Pension assets

84.2

84.3

Goodwill

35.5

35.4

Investments and other assets

   90.6

   97.7

Total

$1,744.9

$1,730.9

 

 

 

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES

Capitalization

Common stock equity

$  742.3

$  710.6

Preferred stock with no mandatory redemption

51.2

51.2

Capital lease obligation

71.5

72.1

Long-term debt to parent

12.9

13.1

Long-term debt

  280.3

  330.4

Total capitalization

1,158.2

1,177.4

 

 

 

Current liabilities

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligation

100.9

50.9

Note payable

10.0

10.0

Accounts payable

78.1

73.0

Accrued interest and taxes

8.9

20.0

Other

   23.5