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CSX Announces Record Fourth Quarter and
Full-Year 2010 Results

Fourth Quarter Highlights:
·  
Operating income increases 46 percent to $846 million
·  
Operating ratio improves 500 basis points to 70.0 percent
·  
Earnings Per Share increases 48 percent to $1.14

Full Year Highlights:
·  
Operating income increases 35 percent to $3.1 billion
·  
Operating ratio improves 380 basis points to 71.1 percent
·  
Earnings Per Share increases 40 percent to $4.06

Jacksonville, Fla. – January 24, 2011 – CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced fourth quarter earnings of $430 million, or $1.14 per share, versus $303 million, or $0.77 per share, in the same period last year. This represents a 48 percent year-over-year improvement in earnings per share and a record fourth quarter for the company.

Fourth quarter revenue grew to $2.8 billion, a 21 percent increase from the prior year, on a 13 percent increase in volume. The fourth quarter of 2010 included an extra week resulting from the company’s 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar.  Excluding the extra week, revenue increased 14 percent and volume increased seven percent on a comparable basis.

Continued revenue growth, along with productivity and operating leverage, drove a 46 percent increase in operating income to $846 million, and a 500 basis point improvement in the operating ratio to 70.0 percent for the quarter.

“With growth across nearly all the markets we serve and continued strong performance in our operations, we are driving outstanding value for our customers and shareholders,” said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Full-year Results

CSX continued its excellent safety performance in 2010 and achieved a 17 percent reduction in its FRA personal injury rate to 1.00, an all-time record for the full year.

The company also delivered record financial results for the full year. Earnings were $1.56 billion, or $4.06 a share, versus $1.14 billion, or $2.89 a share, for 2009. These results were driven by strengthening volume, revenue, productivity and operating leverage, which also led to a record annual operating ratio of 71.1 percent.

CSX continued to apply its balanced approach to deploying capital for shareholders in 2010. The company invested $1.8 billion in its business, increased its dividend twice, repurchased $1.5 billion of its shares, and expects to repurchase approximately $300 million of its shares in the first quarter of this year, completing its current $3 billion share repurchase program.

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2011 Expectations

CSX expects to produce record financial results, including a high-60’s operating ratio in 2011.  This progress is consistent with the Company’s previously announced goal of achieving a 65 percent operating ratio no later than 2015. In addition, the company plans to invest $2 billion in its business during 2011, with approximately two-thirds of that investment in the company’s infrastructure and rolling stock, and the remaining split between strategic and regulatory investments.

“This investment will further strengthen our company’s transportation network, enhance our ability to reliably serve America’s freight transportation needs, and create shareholder value in the near- and long-term,” said Ward.

CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is a leading transportation company providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company’s transportation network spans approximately 21,000 miles with service to 23 eastern states and the District of Columbia, and connects to more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports.

This earnings announcement, as well as a package of detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available on the company’s website at http://investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

CSX executives will conduct a quarterly earnings conference call with the investment community on January 25, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.  Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-327-6279 (888-EARN-CSX) and asking for the CSX earnings call. (Callers outside the U.S., dial 1-773-756-0199). Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call.  In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com.  Following the earnings call, an internet replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

Forward-looking Statements

This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, liquidity, capital expenditures, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management’s plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management’s expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new services, and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company updates any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements include, among others; (i) the company’s success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; and (vii) the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.

Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the company’s SEC reports, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the company’s website at www.csx.com.

 
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (a)
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
                       
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
       
 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
       
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
     
 
2010
2009
$ Change
% Change
   
2010
2009
$ Change
% Change
 
   
(Adjusted)(b)
         
(Adjusted)(b)
     
Revenue
 $2,816
 $2,320
 $496
 21
%
 
 $10,636
 $9,041
 $1,595
 18
%
Expense
                     
Labor and Fringe
 776
 660
 (116)
 (18)
   
 2,957
 2,629
 (328)
 (12)
 
Materials, Supplies and Other
 496
517
 21
 4
   
 2,075
 1,999
 (76)
 (4)
 
Fuel
 346
250
 (96)
 (38)
   
 1,212
849
 (363)
 (43)
 
Depreciation
 257
226
 (31)
 (14)
   
 947
903
 (44)
 (5)
 
Equipment and Other Rents
 95
88
 (7)
 (8)
   
 374
391
 17
 4
 
Total Expense
 1,970
 1,741
 (229)
 (13)
   
 7,565
 6,771
 (794)
 (12)
 
                       
Operating Income
 846
 579
 267
 46
   
 3,071
 2,270
 801
 35
 
                       
Interest Expense
 (149)
 (138)
 (11)
 (8)
   
 (557)
 (558)
 1
 -
 
Other Income - Net(c)
 4
 15
 (11)
 (73)
   
 32
 34
 (2)
 (6)
 
Earnings From Continuing Operations
                     
Before Income Taxes
 701
 456
 245
 54
   
 2,546
 1,746
 800
 46
 
                       
Income Tax Expense(d)
 (271)
 (153)
 (118)
 (77)
   
 (983)
 (618)
 (365)
 (59)
 
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 430
 303
 127
 42
   
 1,563
 1,128
 435
 39
 
                       
Discontinued Operations(e)
 -
 -
 -
 -
   
 -
 15
 (15)
 100
 
Net Earnings
 $430
 $303
 $127
 42
%
 
 $1,563
 $1,143
 $420
 37
%
                       
Operating Ratio
70.0%
75.0%
       
71.1%
74.9%
     
                       
Per Common Share
                     
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution
                     
Continuing Operations
 $1.14
 $0.77
 $0.37
48
%
 
 $4.06
 $2.85
 $1.21
42
%
Discontinued Operations(e)
 -
 -
 -
 -
   
 -
 0.04
 (0.04)
(100)
 
Net Earnings
 $1.14
 $0.77
 $0.37
48
%
 
 $4.06
 $2.89
 $1.17
40
%
                       
Average Shares Outstanding,
                     
Assuming Dilution (Thousands)(f)
 376,131
 396,939
       
 384,506
 395,686
     
                       
Cash Dividends Paid Per Common Share
 $0.26
 $0.22
       
 $0.98
 $0.88
     



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 6.



 
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CSX Corporation
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions)
     
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
 
2010
2009
   
(Adjusted)(b)
ASSETS
     
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
 $1,346
 $1,090
Other Current Assets
 1,509
 1,480
Properties - Net
 23,799
 23,064
Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies
 1,134
 1,088
Other Long-term Assets
 353
 165
Total Assets
 $28,141
 $26,887
     
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
 $613
 $113
Other Current Liabilities
 1,924
 1,752
Long-term Debt
 8,051
 7,895
Deferred Income Taxes
 7,053
 6,528
Other Long-term Liabilities
 1,800
 1,831
 Total Liabilities
 19,441
 18,119
     
Total Shareholders' Equity
 8,700
 8,768
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 $28,141
 $26,887




See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 6.

 
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CSX Corporation
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions)
     
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
 
2010
2009
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
(Adjusted)(b)
Net Earnings
 $1,563
 $1,143
Depreciation
 947
 903
Deferred Income Taxes
 474
 430
Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans
 -
 (250)
Other - Net
 262
 (186)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
 3,246
 2,040
     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   
Property Additions(g)
 (1,825)
 (1,427)
Other Investing Activities
 69
 54
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
 (1,756)
 (1,373)
     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
Long-term Debt Issued
 800
 500
Long-term Debt Repaid
 (113)
 (323)
Dividends Paid
 (372)
 (345)
Shares Repurchased(f)
 (1,452)
 -
Other Financing Activities - Net(g)
 (90)
 (139)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
 (1,227)
 (307)
     
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 263
 360
     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
 1,029
 669
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 $1,292
 $1,029


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 6.

 
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CSX Corporation

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)


a)  
Fiscal year: CSX follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. The fourth quarter of 2010 includes an extra week, making the fourth quarter 14 weeks and the year 53 weeks.

b)  
Rail grinding: As previously disclosed, certain prior year amounts have been adjusted for the retrospective change in accounting policy for rail grinding. See page 12 for effects of the adjustments.

c)  
Other Income – Net: Miscellaneous expense for the fourth quarter of 2010 included higher than normal equity losses related to non-operating subsidiaries. Other income – net consisted of the following:


 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
   
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
 
(Dollars in Millions)
2010
2009
$ Change
 
2010
2009
$ Change
Interest Income
 $2
 $2
 $-
 
 $6
 $11
 $(5)
Income from Real Estate Operations
 10
 13
 (3)
 
 30
 31
 (1)
Miscellaneous Income (Expense)
 (8)
 -
 (8)
 
 (4)
 (8)
 4
Total Other Income - Net
 $4
 $15
 $(11)
 
 $32
 $34
 $(2)


d)  
Income Tax Expense: In the fourth quarter of 2010, CSX recognized net tax expense of $5 million primarily related to state tax expense that was partially offset by a tax benefit from newly enacted federal income tax legislation. In the fourth quarter of 2009, CSX recognized a tax benefit of $15 million, primarily related to a change in the apportionment of state taxes and this benefit was not repeated in 2010.

e)  
Discontinued Operations: In 2009, CSX sold the stock of a subsidiary that indirectly owned Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, owner of The Greenbrier resort. A gain on this transaction, as well as losses from operations, is shown in this net earnings amount. Because of the sale, these amounts are reported as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated income statements.

f)  
Shares Repurchased: During the fourth quarter of 2010, CSX repurchased approximately 5.6 million shares for $347 million under the Company’s previously announced share repurchase program.  During fiscal year 2010, CSX repurchased 26.7 million shares for $1.45 billion.

g)  
Property Additions and Other Financing Activities: In addition to 2009 property additions of $1,427 million shown in investing activities, capital expenditures for 2009 included purchases of new assets using seller financing of approximately $160 million, for which payments are included in other financing activities on the consolidated cash flow statements. There were none in 2010.

 
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CSX Corporation
VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of Units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
                             
REPORTED GAAP(a) (includes extra week in 2010)
                             
Quarters Ended December 31, 2010 (14 weeks) and December 25, 2009 (13 weeks)
                             
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
Agricultural
                           
Agricultural Products
 121
 112
 8
%
 
 $288
 $255
 13
%
 
 $2,380
 $2,277
 5
%
Phosphates and Fertilizers
 76
 78
 (3)
   
 126
 98
 29
   
 1,658
 1,256
 32
 
Food and Consumer
 26
 24
 8
   
 65
 57
 14
   
 2,500
 2,375
 5
 
Industrial
                           
Chemicals
 117
 104
 13
   
 383
 319
 20
   
 3,274
 3,067
 7
 
Automotive
 96
 78
 23
   
 230
 176
 31
   
 2,396
 2,256
 6
 
Metals
 60
 52
 15
   
 127
 104
 22
   
 2,117
 2,000
 6
 
Housing and Construction
                           
Emerging Markets
 107
 99
 8
   
 155
 145
 7
   
 1,449
 1,465
 (1)
 
Forest Products
 70
 62
 13
   
 160
 134
 19
   
 2,286
 2,161
 6
 
Total Merchandise
 673
 609
 11
   
 1,534
 1,288
 19
   
 2,279
 2,115
 8
 
                             
Coal
 407
 365
 12
   
 861
 641
 34
   
 2,115
 1,756
 20
 
                             
Intermodal(b)
 611
 524
 17
   
 350
 333
 5
   
 573
 635
 (10)
 
                             
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 71
 58
 22
   
 -
 -
 -
 
                             
Total
 1,691
 1,498
 13
%
 
 $2,816
 $2,320
 21
%
 
 $1,665
 $1,549
 7
%
                             
                             
Years Ended December 31, 2010 (53 weeks) and December 25, 2009 (52 weeks)
                             
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
Agricultural
                           
Agricultural Products
 446
 428
 4
%
 
 $1,056
 $960
 10
%
 
 $2,368
 $2,243
 6
%
Phosphates and Fertilizers
 313
 289
 8
   
 465
 373
 25
   
 1,486
 1,291
 15
 
Food and Consumer
 102
 100
 2
   
 245
 233
 5
   
 2,402
 2,330
 3
 
Industrial
                           
Chemicals
 461
 424
 9
   
 1,485
 1,267
 17
   
 3,221
 2,988
 8
 
Automotive
 340
 234
 45
   
 800
 511
 57
   
 2,353
 2,184
 8
 
Metals
 243
 200
 22
   
 520
 399
 30
   
 2,140
 1,995
 7
 
Housing and Construction
                           
Emerging Markets
 418
 405
 3
   
 615
 585
 5
   
 1,471
 1,444
 2
 
Forest Products
 265
 258
 3
   
 600
 547
 10
   
 2,264
 2,120
 7
 
Total Merchandise
 2,588
 2,338
 11
   
 5,786
 4,875
 19
   
 2,236
 2,085
 7
 
                             
Coal
 1,573
 1,553
 1
   
 3,267
 2,727
 20
   
 2,077
 1,756
 18
 
                             
Intermodal(b)
 2,223
 1,902
 17
   
 1,291
 1,184
 9
   
 581
 623
 (7)
 
                             
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 292
 255
 15
   
 -
 -
 -
 
                             
Total
 6,384
 5,793
 10
%
 
 $10,636
 $9,041
 18
%
 
 $1,666
 $1,561
 7
%

(a) GAAP represents generally accepted accounting principles.

(b) The revenue-per-unit decline was primarily driven by the continued impact of terminating the prior interline agreement.  See the explanation for intermodal variances for further information.


 
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CSX Corporation
VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of Units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
                             
COMPARABLE NON-GAAP (excludes extra week in 2010)(a)
                             
Quarters Ended December 24, 2010 (13 weeks) and December 25, 2009 (13 weeks)
                             
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
Agricultural
                           
Agricultural Products
 113
 112
 1
%
 
 $269
 $255
 5
%
 
 $2,381
 $2,277
 5
%
Phosphates and Fertilizers
 71
 78
 (9)
   
 116
 98
 18
   
 1,634
 1,256
 30
 
Food and Consumer
 24
 24
 -
   
 62
 57
 9
   
 2,583
 2,375
 9
 
Industrial
                           
Chemicals
 109
 104
 5
   
 357
 319
 12
   
 3,275
 3,067
 7
 
Automotive
 92
 78
 18
   
 220
 176
 25
   
 2,391
 2,256
 6
 
Metals
 56
 52
 8
   
 118
 104
 13
   
 2,107
 2,000
 5
 
Housing and Construction
                           
Emerging Markets
 103
 99
 4
   
 149
 145
 3
   
 1,447
 1,465
 (1)
 
Forest Products
 65
 62
 5
   
 148
 134
 10
   
 2,277
 2,161
 5
 
Total Merchandise
 633
 609
 4
   
 1,439
 1,288
 12
   
 2,273
 2,115
 7
 
                             
Coal
 384
 365
 5
   
 807
 641
 26
   
 2,102
 1,756
 20
 
                             
Intermodal(b)
 581
 524
 11
   
 331
 333
 (1)
   
 570
 635
 (10)
 
                             
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 68
 58
 17
   
 -
 -
 -
 
                             
Total
 1,598
 1,498
 7
%
 
 $2,645
 $2,320
 14
%
 
 $1,655
 $1,549
 7
%
                             
                             
Years Ended December 24, 2010 (52 weeks) and December 25, 2009 (52 weeks)
                             
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
 
2010
2009
% Change
Agricultural
                           
Agricultural Products
 438
 428
 2
%
 
 $1,037
 $960
 8
%
 
 $2,368
 $2,243
 6
%
Phosphates and Fertilizers
 308
 289
 7
   
 455
 373
 22
   
 1,477
 1,291
 14
 
Food and Consumer
 100
 100
 -
   
 242
 233
 4
   
 2,420
 2,330
 4
 
Industrial
                           
Chemicals
 453
 424
 7
   
 1,459
 1,267
 15
   
 3,221
 2,988
 8
 
Automotive
 336
 234
 44
   
 790
 511
 55
   
 2,351
 2,184
 8
 
Metals
 239
 200
 20
   
 511
 399
 28
   
 2,138
 1,995
 7
 
Housing and Construction
                           
Emerging Markets
 414
 405
 2
   
 609
 585
 4
   
 1,471
 1,444
 2
 
Forest Products
 260
 258
 1
   
 588
 547
 7
   
 2,262
 2,120
 7
 
Total Merchandise
 2,548
 2,338
 9
   
 5,691
 4,875
 17
   
 2,234
 2,085
 7
 
                             
Coal
 1,550
 1,553
 -
   
 3,213
 2,727
 18
   
 2,073
 1,756
 18
 
                             
Intermodal(b)
 2,193
 1,902
 15
   
 1,272
 1,184
 7
   
 580
 623
 (7)
 
                             
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 289
 255
 13
   
 -
 -
 -
 
                             
Total
 6,291
 5,793
 9
%
 
 $10,465
 $9,041
 16
%
 
 $1,663
 $1,561
 7
%
 
(a) CSX reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures used to manage the company’s business that fall within the meaning of Regulation G (Disclosure of Non-GAAP Financial Measures) by the SEC may provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparisons to prior reported results. In an effort to provide financial statement users with comparable information and because revenue can be systematically calculated on a weekly basis, CSX has provided financial information adjusted for the extra week, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Likewise, this information facilitates comparisons to financial results that are directly associated with ongoing business operations as well as provides comparable historical information. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP measures.

(b) The revenue-per-unit decline was primarily driven by the continued impact of terminating the prior interline agreement.  See the explanation for intermodal variances for further information.

 
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VOLUME AND REVENUE
(Comparable Non-GAAP)

CSX follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. The fourth quarter of 2010 includes an extra week, making the fourth quarter 14 weeks and the year 53 weeks. In the following discussion of quarterly comparisons, the comparable 13 week periods outlined in the table on previous page are compared.

CSX fourth quarter results reflect continued strong year-over-year volume and revenue growth as a result of the improving economy.  The greatest volume increases occurred in the automotive, metals and intermodal markets.  Ongoing emphasis on pricing above rail inflation, along with higher fuel recovery associated with the increase in fuel prices drove revenue-per-unit increases in most markets.

Merchandise

Agricultural

Agricultural Products – Volume was relatively flat with increased shipments of feed grains and ethanol offset by weakness in export feed ingredients.

Phosphates and Fertilizers – While demand was strong for domestic fertilizers resulting in significant revenue growth, volumes declined from the temporary loss of short haul phosphate moves within Florida.

Food and Consumer – Volume was flat as strength in refrigerated products and alcoholic beverages was offset by weakness in canned goods and appliances.

 
Industrial

Chemicals – Growth occurred across most markets reflecting improvement in demand for intermediate products used in manufacturing automobiles and consumer goods.

Automotive – Strong growth was due to an increase in North American light-vehicle production driven by higher sales.

Metals – Volume growth was driven by increased shipments of sheet steel for auto production and increases in scrap steel resulting from higher steel production.

 
Housing and Construction

Emerging Markets – Volume and revenue gains were driven by increased shipments of minerals and waste as a result of overall market growth due to the improving economy.

Forest Products – Volume increased despite the weakness in construction related markets with strength in shipments of pulp board and paper used in packaging for consumer products.

Coal

Growth was driven by higher export shipments due to greater demand for U.S. metallurgical coal, and by higher shipments to utility customers as stockpiles approach more normal levels.  The increase in revenue per unit was driven by improved yield, higher fuel recovery and positive mix.  Additionally, the fourth quarter of 2010 was negatively impacted by weather during the last month. In 2011, CSX expects to ship approximately 35 to 40 million tons of export coal.

Intermodal

Volume strength was primarily driven by the stronger U.S. economy and new international gains as a result of the intermodal portfolio of service and network offerings.  The revenue and revenue-per-unit decline was driven by the continued impact of terminating the prior interline agreement and was partially offset by increased fuel recovery and an improved pricing environment.

Other

 
Revenue gains were primarily driven by benefits for contract volume commitments not met.

 
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EXPENSE

Expenses increased $229 million from last year’s fourth quarter, including increases related to the extra week in fourth quarter 2010. Significant variances are described below.

Labor and Fringe expense increased $116 million. This increase was primarily driven by incremental volume, inflation, and higher incentive compensation.

Materials, Supplies and Other expense decreased $21 million due to several items:

·  
Inland transportation expense reductions of $45 million were related to continued impact of terminating the prior intermodal interline agreement.

·  
Inflation and other volume-related expenses were higher during the quarter.

·  
As safety and occupational claim trends have continued to improve, benefits were taken in both years’ fourth quarters - $40 million in 2010 and $20 million in 2009. This resulted in a year-over-year decrease in expense of $20 million.

Fuel expense increased $96 million primarily due to higher prices and higher volume.

Depreciation expense increased $31 million due to a larger asset base related to higher capital spending and an additional week of expense due to the extra week.

Equipment and Other Rents expense increased $7 million primarily due to higher volume.



FUEL STATISTICS
               
 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
   
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
 
 
2010
2009
Change
 
2010
2009
Change
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Millions of gallons)
 131.7
 112.2
 (19.5)
 
 489.6
 445.7
 (43.9)
Price Per Gallon (Dollars)
 $2.42
 $2.03
 $(0.39)
 
 $2.26
 $1.71
 $(0.55)
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 $319
 $228
 $(91)
 
 $1,106
 $762
 $(344)
Total Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 27
 22
 (5)
 
 106
 87
 (19)
Total Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 $346
 $250
 $(96)
 
 $1,212
 $849
 $(363)



EMPLOYEE COUNTS (Estimated)
           
 
2010
 
2009
 
Change
October
 30,131
 
 29,567
 
 564
November
 30,134
 
 29,375
 
 759
December
 29,985
 
 29,308
 
 677
           
Average
 30,083
 
 29,417
 
 667


 
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OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)(a)
                   
 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
Improvement
 
Dec. 31,
Dec. 25,
Improvement
Coal (Millions of Tons)
2010
2009
(Decline) %
 
2010
2009
(Decline) %
Domestic
                 
Utility
 31.1
 28.8
 8
%
 
 121.6
 129.8
 (6)
%
Other
 4.0
 3.9
 3
   
 14.7
 13.5
 9
 
Total Domestic
 35.1
 32.7
 7
   
 136.3
 143.3
 (5)
 
Export
 8.2
 6.1
 34
   
 30.1
 22.5
 34
 
Coke and Iron Ore
 2.0
 1.7
 18
   
 8.0
 5.8
 38
 
Total Coal
 45.3
 40.5
 12
%
 
 174.4
 171.6
 2
%
                   
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)(b)
                 
Merchandise
 34.0
 29.5
 15
%
 
 129.2
 116.9
 11
%
Coal
 20.1
 17.1
 18
   
 79.4
 75.2
 6
 
Intermodal
 5.6
 4.7
 19
   
 20.4
 17.3
 18
 
Total
 59.7
 51.3
 16
%
 
 229.0
 209.4
 9
%
                   
Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)
                 
Total Gross Ton-Miles
 110.0
 95.4
 15
%
 
 419.8
 381.5
 10
%
(Excludes locomotive gross ton-miles)
                 
                   
Safety and Service Measurements
                 
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index
 0.99
 0.99
 -
%
 
 1.00
 1.20
 17
%
Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours
                 
FRA Train Accident Rate
 2.23
 2.84
 21
%
 
 2.68
 2.94
 9
%
Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles
               
                   
On-Time Train Originations
75%
79%
 (5)
%
 
75%
81%
 (7)
%
On-Time Destination Arrivals
70%
79%
 (11)
%
 
69%
80%
 (14)
%
                   
Dwell (Hours)
 25.5
 24.3
 (5)
%
 
 25.0
 24.1
 (4)
%
Cars-On-Line
 208,944
 211,975
 1
%
 
 210,984
 216,013
 2
%
                   
Train Velocity (Miles per hour)
 21.3
 22.0
 (3)
%
 
 21.0
 21.8
 (4)
%
                   
Resources
   
Decrease %
       
Route Miles
 21,084
 21,190
 (1)
%
         
Locomotives (Owned and long-term leased)
 4,072
 4,071
 -
%
         
Freight Cars (Owned and long-term leased)
 80,302
 84,282
 (5)
%
         


(a)  
CSX follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. The fourth quarter of 2010 includes an extra week, making the fourth quarter 14 weeks and the year 53 weeks.
(b)  
Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.

 
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RAIL GRINDING PRIOR PERIOD INFORMATION

Effective in the second quarter of 2010, CSX changed the accounting policy for rail grinding costs from a capitalization method, under which the cost of rail grinding was capitalized and then depreciated, to a direct expense method, under which rail grinding costs are expensed as incurred. This represents a change from an acceptable method under generally accepted accounting principles to a preferable method, and is consistent with recent changes in industry practice. The effects of this change are not material to the financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity for any of the periods presented. All previous periods have been adjusted to reflect this change. For further details, see CSX’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is required to be filed by March 1, 2011.


2009 Impact of Retrospective Change in Accounting Policy for Rail Grinding (unaudited)
               
 
Quarter Ended December 25, 2009
 
Year Ended December 25, 2009
Consolidated Income Statement
As Previously Reported
Impact of Adjustment
As Adjusted
 
As Previously Reported
Impact of Adjustment
As Adjusted
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
             
Materials, Supplies and Other
 $512
 $5
 $517
 
 $1,979
 $20
 $1,999
Depreciation
 227
 (1)
 226
 
 908
 (5)
 903
Total Expense
 1,737
 4
 1,741
 
 6,756
 15
 6,771
Operating Income
 583
 (4)
 579
 
 2,285
 (15)
 2,270
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes
 460
 (4)
 456
 
 1,761
 (15)
 1,746
Income Tax Expense
 (155)
 2
 (153)
 
 (624)
 6
 (618)
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 305
 (2)
 303
 
 1,137
 (9)
 1,128
Net Earnings
 305
 (2)
 303
 
 1,152
 (9)
 1,143
Net Earnings per Share, Assuming Dilution
             
Continuing Operations
 $0.77
 $-
 $0.77
 
 $2.87
 $(0.02)
 $2.85
Net Earnings
 $0.77
 $-
 $0.77
 
 $2.91
 $(0.02)
 $2.89
               
 
December 25, 2009
       
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As Previously Reported
Impact of Adjustment
As Adjusted
       
(Dollars in Millions)
             
Properties - Net
 23,213
 (149)
 23,064
       
Deferred Income Taxes
 6,585
 (57)
 6,528
       
Retained Earnings
 9,182
 (92)
 9,090
       
               
 
Year Ended December 25, 2009
       
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
As Previously Reported
Impact of Adjustment
As Adjusted
       
(Dollars in Millions)
             
Net Earnings
 $1,152
 $(9)
 $1,143
       
Depreciation
 908
 (5)
 903
       
Deferred Income Taxes
 436
 (6)
 430
       
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
 2,060
 (20)
 2,040
       
Property Additions
 (1,447)
 20
 (1,427)
       
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
 (1,393)
 20
 (1,373)
       


 
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