UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2013
ITC HOLDINGS CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Commission File Number: 001-32576
Michigan |
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32-0058047 |
27175 Energy Way, Novi, Michigan 48377
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(248) 946-3000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
This Item 9.01 is being provided in connection with the proposed merger between ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) and Entergy Corporation (Entergy) pursuant to the Merger Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2011, a description of which is provided in the Prospectus of ITC Holdings Corp. filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 on February 27, 2013.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
The combined balance sheets of the Transmission Business of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the related combined statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and equity and the notes thereto for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, along with the related Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements of ITCs and Entergys Transmission Business are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith.
23.1 |
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Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP. |
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99.1 |
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Combined financial statements and related notes thereto as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 of the Transmission Business of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries and the related Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
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99.2 |
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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Financial Statements. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
April 18, 2013
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ITC HOLDINGS CORP. | |
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By: |
/s/ Daniel J. Oginsky |
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Daniel J. Oginsky |
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Its: |
Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
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Description |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP. |
99.1 |
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Combined financial statements and related notes thereto as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 of the Transmission Business of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries and the related Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
99.2 |
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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in ITC Holdings Corp.s Registration Statement Nos. 333-153016, 333-141430, 333-138048, 333-136657, 333-126943 and 333-126942 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 29, 2013 related to the combined financial statements of the Transmission Business of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, appearing in this Current Report on Form 8-K of ITC Holdings Corp. dated April 18, 2013.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
April 18, 2013
Exhibit 99.1
Combined Financial Statements
Transmission Business of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010
And Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
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COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS |
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY |
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
11 |
DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation or Acronym |
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Term |
AFUDC |
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Allowance for Funds Used During Construction |
APSC |
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Arkansas Public Service Commission |
ASU |
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Accounting Standards Update issued by the FASB |
City Council or Council |
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Council of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana |
Entergy |
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Entergy Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries |
Entergy Corporation |
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Entergy Corporation, a Delaware corporation |
Entergy Gulf States, Inc. |
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Predecessor company for financial reporting purposes to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana that included the assets and business operations of both Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas |
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana |
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Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., a company formally created as part of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. and the successor company to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for financial reporting purposes. The term is also used to refer to the Louisiana jurisdictional business of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., as the context requires. |
Entergy Services |
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Entergy Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that provides management, technical, advisory, operating, and administrative services to Entergys subsidiaries. |
Entergy Texas |
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Entergy Texas, Inc., a company formally created as part of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. The term is also used to refer to the Texas jurisdictional business of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., as the context requires. |
FASB |
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Financial Accounting Standards Board |
FERC |
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
IRS |
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Internal Revenue Service |
ISO |
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Independent System Operator |
kV |
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Kilovolt |
LPSC |
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Louisiana Public Service Commission |
MISO |
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Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., a regional transmission organization |
MPSC |
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Mississippi Public Service Commission |
PUCT |
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Public Utility Commission of Texas |
RTO |
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Regional transmission organization |
SEC |
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Securities and Exchange Commission |
Utility |
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Entergys business segment that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power, with a small amount of natural gas distribution |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors of
Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of the Transmission Business of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Business) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related combined statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Businesss management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Business is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Businesss internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Business as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 1 to the combined financial statements, the Business is comprised of the assets and liabilities, and certain revenues and expenses, attributable to the transmission business of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries (Entergy). The combined financial statements also include revenue and expense allocations from Entergy. These combined financial statements are not indicative of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows that would have existed had the Business operated as a separate entity for the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP |
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New Orleans, Louisiana |
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March 29, 2013 |
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TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
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(Amounts in thousands) |
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December 31, |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
1,237 |
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$ |
1,256 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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25,222 |
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22,287 |
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Materials and supplies - at average cost |
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38,071 |
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28,372 |
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Accumulated deferred income taxes |
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27,126 |
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Total Current Assets |
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91,656 |
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51,915 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment |
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Utility plant in service |
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5,730,897 |
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5,318,334 |
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Construction work in progress |
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249,964 |
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265,710 |
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Total Property, Plant and Equipment |
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5,980,861 |
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5,584,044 |
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Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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(2,016,825 |
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(1,917,657 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment - Net |
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3,964,036 |
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3,666,387 |
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Regulatory and Other Assets |
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Regulatory asset for income taxes |
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172,580 |
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166,468 |
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Other regulatory assets |
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129,393 |
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80,876 |
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Other assets |
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51,337 |
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49,758 |
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Total Other Assets |
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353,310 |
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297,102 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ |
4,409,002 |
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$ |
4,015,404 |
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See notes to the combined financial statements
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
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(Amounts in thousands) |
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December 31, |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
56,288 |
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$ |
62,156 |
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Customer deposits |
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5,840 |
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6,211 |
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Taxes accrued |
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31,637 |
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28,910 |
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Pension and other postretirement liabilities |
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186 |
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1,006 |
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Other current liabilities |
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5,800 |
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1,373 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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99,751 |
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99,656 |
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Non-Current liabilities |
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Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued |
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1,046,575 |
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860,265 |
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Accumulated deferred investment tax credits |
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16,884 |
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17,805 |
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Regulatory liabilities |
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67,585 |
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58,899 |
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Pension and other postretirement liabilities |
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131,039 |
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96,896 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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29,143 |
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19,418 |
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Total Non -Current Liabilities |
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1,291,226 |
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1,053,283 |
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Total Liabilities |
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1,390,977 |
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1,152,939 |
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Equity |
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Net parent investment |
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3,022,214 |
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2,865,008 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(4,189 |
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(2,543 |
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Total Equity |
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3,018,025 |
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2,862,465 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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$ |
4,409,002 |
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$ |
4,015,404 |
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See notes to the combined financial statements
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(Amounts in thousands) |
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For the Years Ended December 31, |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Operating Revenues |
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$ |
639,961 |
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$ |
652,792 |
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$ |
631,742 |
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Operating Expenses |
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Operation and maintenance: |
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Operation expenses |
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169,050 |
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171,465 |
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163,200 |
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Maintenance expenses |
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44,853 |
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47,464 |
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48,913 |
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Taxes other than income taxes |
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49,286 |
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45,751 |
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42,052 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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147,384 |
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132,302 |
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127,738 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
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410,573 |
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396,982 |
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381,903 |
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Operating income |
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229,388 |
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255,810 |
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249,839 |
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Other Income |
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Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
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10,754 |
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15,122 |
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8,388 |
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Miscellaneous other income (expense) - net |
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1,480 |
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1,599 |
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(1,459 |
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12,234 |
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16,721 |
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6,929 |
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Interest Expense |
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Interest expense |
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84,671 |
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71,516 |
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83,995 |
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Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction |
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(5,505 |
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(8,269 |
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(4,954 |
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Total Interest Expense |
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79,166 |
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63,247 |
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79,041 |
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Income before Income Taxes |
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162,456 |
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209,284 |
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177,727 |
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Income taxes |
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51,707 |
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74,460 |
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67,166 |
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NET INCOME |
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$ |
110,749 |
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$ |
134,824 |
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$ |
110,561 |
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See notes to the combined financial statements
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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For the Years Ended December 31, |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Net income |
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$ |
110,749 |
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$ |
134,824 |
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$ |
110,561 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax of $948, $717, and ($224)) |
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(1,646 |
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(841 |
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447 |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
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(1,646 |
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(841 |
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447 |
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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$ |
109,103 |
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$ |
133,983 |
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$ |
111,008 |
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See notes to the combined financial statements
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(Amounts in thousands) |
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For the Years Ended December 31, |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Operating Activities |
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Net income |
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$ |
110,749 |
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$ |
134,824 |
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$ |
110,561 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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147,384 |
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132,302 |
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127,738 |
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Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued |
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158,313 |
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57,400 |
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26,948 |
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Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
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(10,754 |
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(15,122 |
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(8,388 |
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Changes in working capital: |
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Receivables |
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(2,935 |
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5,510 |
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(1,817 |
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Accounts payable |
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(5,868 |
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(15,657 |
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31,045 |
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Taxes accrued |
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2,727 |
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2,503 |
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2,458 |
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Other working capital accounts |
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(5,643 |
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1,492 |
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(84 |
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Change in regulatory assets |
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(54,629 |
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(51,586 |
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16,195 |
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Change in pension and other postretirement liabilities |
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33,323 |
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44,634 |
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(15,474 |
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Change in other long-term liabilities |
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9,725 |
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(46,194 |
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(38,531 |
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Other assets and liabilities |
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5,189 |
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(11,862 |
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28,011 |
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Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities |
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387,581 |
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238,244 |
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278,662 |
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Investing Activities |
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Construction/capital expenditures |
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(434,057 |
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(415,621 |
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(377,781 |
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Net cash flow used in investing activities |
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(434,057 |
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(415,621 |
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(377,781 |
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Financing Activities |
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Contribution from Parent, net |
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46,457 |
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177,385 |
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99,421 |
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Net cash flow provided by financing activities |
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46,457 |
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177,385 |
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99,421 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(19 |
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8 |
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302 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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1,256 |
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1,248 |
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946 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
1,237 |
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$ |
1,256 |
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$ |
1,248 |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information |
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Interest paid (considered remitted to Parent in the period recorded) |
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$ |
84,671 |
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$ |
71,516 |
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$ |
83,995 |
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Current income taxes paid (considered remitted to Parent in the period recorded) |
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$ |
2,202 |
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$ |
17,060 |
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$ |
40,218 |
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See notes to the combined financial statements
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
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(Amounts in thousands) |
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For the Years Ended December 31, |
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Accumulated |
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Other |
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Net Parent |
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Comprehensive |
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Investment |
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Loss |
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Total Equity |
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Balance at December 31, 2009 |
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$ |
2,342,817 |
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$ |
(2,149 |
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$ |
2,340,668 |
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Net income |
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110,561 |
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110,561 |
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Pension and other postretirement liabilities |
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447 |
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447 |
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Transactions with parent - net |
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99,421 |
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99,421 |
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Balance at December 31, 2010 |
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2,552,799 |
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(1,702 |
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2,551,097 |
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Net income |
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134,824 |
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134,824 |
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Pension and other postretirement liabilities |
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(841 |
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(841 |
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Transactions with parent - net |
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177,385 |
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177,385 |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 |
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2,865,008 |
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(2,543 |
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2,862,465 |
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Net income |
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110,749 |
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110,749 |
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Pension and other postretirement liabilities |
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(1,646 |
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(1,646 |
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Transactions with parent - net |
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46,457 |
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46,457 |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
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$ |
3,022,214 |
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$ |
(4,189 |
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$ |
3,018,025 |
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See notes to the combined financial statements
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Background
In December 2011, Entergy announced that its board of directors approved a plan to spin off its transmission business (Entergy Transmission or the Business) and merge it with a newly formed subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp, (ITC). The Business is not currently a separate stand-alone legal entity, and consists of the interconnected transmission lines at voltages of 69kV and above and the associated substations and other property and equipment that make up the electric transmission operations of the following companies (collectively referred to as the Utility operating companies):
· Entergy Arkansas, Inc. (Entergy Arkansas),
· Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana),
· Entergy Louisiana, LLC (Entergy Louisiana),
· Entergy Mississippi, Inc. (Entergy Mississippi),
· Entergy New Orleans, Inc. (Entergy New Orleans), and
· Entergy Texas, Inc. (Entergy Texas).
The Utility operating companies electric utility businesses consist of integrated generation, transmission, distribution, and electric power sales operations.
Entergy plans to contribute the Business to Mid South TransCo LLC (TransCo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Entergy, and to spin-off TransCo and merge it with the newly formed ITC subsidiary in a tax-free, all-stock transaction, which will result in Entergys shareholders holding at least 50.1% of ITCs common stock. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2013 subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including obtaining the necessary approvals of Entergys state and local regulators, the FERC, and ITC shareholders.
Basis of Presentation
Entergy did not account for the Business, and the Business was not operated, as a stand-alone company for the periods presented. The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) from the accounting records of Entergy using the historical results of operations and cost basis of the assets and liabilities of Entergy that comprise the Business. The Businesss financial statements present the historical financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the transmission-related business of Entergys Utility operating segment as it has been historically operated and regulated, and are not indicative of the financial position, results of operations, or net cash flows that would have existed had the Business operated as an independent stand-alone company for the three years ended December 31, 2012.
The accompanying combined financial statements include assets and liabilities that are specifically attributable to the Business, and revenues and costs directly related to the operations and maintenance of the Business. The Business also receives services and support functions from Entergy. The Businesss operations are dependent on Entergys ability to perform these services and support functions which include accounting, finance, investor relations, planning, legal, communications, governmental and regulatory affairs, and human resources, as well as information technology services and other shared services such as corporate security, facilities management, office support services, and purchasing and logistics.
Specific identification of transmission-related costs and various allocation methodologies were used to disaggregate service and support functions between the Business and Entergys non-transmission operations. Costs were primarily allocated based on either the Businesss share of revenue, net plant-in-service, or payroll expense, depending on the nature of the costs. Interest expense was calculated using a methodology that allocated to the Business financing costs from Entergy in proportion to the Businesss share of utility plant assets. The Business believes this method of allocating interest expense produces reasonable results because funding utility plant investments is a significant factor in determining the amount of debt outstanding at Entergys Utility operating companies. Taxes other than income for the Business consist of ad valorem and payroll taxes. Ad valorem taxes accrued were allocated based on net plant balances because these tax obligations are primarily property based. Payroll taxes were allocated to the Business based on payroll and incentive dollars allocated to the
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Business. Depreciation and AFUDC were identified based on actual depreciation and AFUDC recorded for identified transmission assets. For 2012, 2011, and 2010, revenues were either specifically identified with the Business for Utility customers who were charged transmission-specific rates or were allocated to the Business for Utility customers that were not charged transmission-specific rates. This revenue allocation was done by unbundling the revenue related to the Business from total Entergy Utility revenue based on the underlying transmission-specific proportion of the Utility operating companies cost of service. Management believes that these allocation methodologies are appropriate and reasonable.
Entergy has provided the necessary capital to finance the Businesss operations. Net parent investment on the combined balance sheet represents the amount of capital investments made by Entergy in its transmission-related operations, the Businesss accumulated net earnings after taxes, and the net effect of transactions with and allocations from Entergy. All Entergy funding to the Business since inception has been accounted for as capital contributions from Entergy and all cash remittances from the Business to Entergy have been accounted for as distributions to Entergy. None of Entergys outstanding indebtedness can be specifically identified with the Business, but interest expense was allocated as described above. For all periods presented, the Business had net positive operating cash flow, which has been accounted for as distributions to Entergy.
The combined financial statements and the related financial statement disclosures reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the respective periods.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Significant accounting policies
Use of Estimates The preparation of the combined financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from the estimates. In addition to these estimates, see Note 1 for a discussion of the estimates used and methodologies employed to derive the Businesss historical financial statements.
Accounting for the Effects of Regulation The Business is a rate-regulated enterprise with rates that meet three criteria specified in accounting standards. The Business has rates that (i) are approved by a body (its regulators) empowered to set rates that bind customers; (ii) are cost-based; and (iii) can be charged to and collected from customers. Because the Business meets each of these criteria, it records regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities to reflect future cost recoveries or credits, respectively, that it has a right or potential obligation to pass through to its customers. Regulatory assets represent capitalized costs that would otherwise be charged to expense that are probable of being recovered in future revenue based on the rate actions of the Businesss regulators. Regulatory liabilities represent amounts collected in rates to cover costs that are expected to be incurred in the future and are liabilities until such time as the costs are incurred.
Revenues Entergys Utility operating companies transmit electric power primarily to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The Business recognizes revenue from electric power sales when Entergy delivers the power to customers. Revenue is recorded from sales under rates implemented subject to refund less estimated amounts accrued for probable refunds when it is probable that revenues will be refunded to customers based upon the status of the rate proceeding as of the date the financial statements are prepared. Revenues were either specifically identified with the Business or allocated to the Business based on the methodology discussed in Note 1.
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment is stated at original cost and primarily consists of transmission station equipment, towers, poles, and lines. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis at rates based on the applicable estimated service lives. Depreciation rates on average depreciable property for the Businesss property, plant, and equipment approximated 2.20% in 2012, 2.15% in 2011, and 2.11% in 2010. The portion of depreciation expense related to asset removal costs is added to regulatory liabilities and removal costs incurred are deducted from regulatory liabilities. The original cost of plant retired or removed, less salvage, is charged to accumulated depreciation. Normal maintenance,
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repairs, and minor replacement costs are charged to operating expenses. Construction expenditures included in accounts payable are $15.8 million at December 31, 2012, and $22.2 million at December 31, 2011. Substantially all of the Businesss property, plant, and equipment is subject to the Utility operating companies mortgage liens.
Removal costs In accordance with ratemaking treatment and as required by regulatory accounting standards, the depreciation provisions for the Business include a component for removal costs that are not asset retirement obligations under US GAAP. The Business has recorded the following regulatory assets or liabilities to reflect the difference between incurred removal costs and estimated removal costs recovered in rates:
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|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
December 31, |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Regulatory Assets |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Entergy Mississippi |
|
$ |
4,096 |
|
$ |
1,536 |
|
Entergy Texas |
|
|
|
493 |
| ||
Total |
|
$ |
4,096 |
|
$ |
2,029 |
|
Regulatory Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Entergy Arkansas |
|
$ |
19,908 |
|
$ |
21,187 |
|
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana |
|
13,777 |
|
10,831 |
| ||
Entergy Louisiana |
|
30,626 |
|
26,346 |
| ||
Entergy New Orleans |
|
529 |
|
535 |
| ||
Entergy Texas |
|
2,745 |
|
|
| ||
Total |
|
$ |
67,585 |
|
$ |
58,899 |
|
See Note 3 for further information on removal costs.
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) AFUDC represents the approximate net composite interest cost of borrowed funds and a reasonable return on the equity funds used for construction by the Business. AFUDC increases both the plant balance and earnings and is realized in cash through depreciation provisions included in the rates charged to customers. The average rates for AFUDC are as follows:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Debt Weighted Percentage |
|
2.89 |
% |
3.00 |
% |
3.17 |
% |
Equity Weighted Percentage |
|
5.29 |
% |
5.34 |
% |
5.16 |
% |
Contributions in Aid of Construction Third parties reimburse the Business for all or a portion of expenditures for certain transmission capital projects. The Business collects a contribution in aid of construction from the third party for the cost of the facilities and offsets the contribution against the plant investment recorded to property, plant and equipment. If a tax gross-up applies, the Business recognizes the gross-up as income as construction progresses.
Income Taxes The Business does not file a tax return and is included in Entergys consolidated tax return. The income tax provision included in the Businesss financial statements is calculated based on a separate return methodology as if the Business was a separate taxpayer.
Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax bases of various assets and liabilities using the tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
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The Business does not maintain income taxes payable to/from Entergy and deems that the annual current tax balances will be settled immediately with the legal tax-paying entities in the respective jurisdictions. These deemed settlements are reflected as changes in net parent investment. Accrued taxes on the balance sheet represent accrued payroll and ad valorem taxes.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates in the period in which the tax or rate was enacted.
Investment tax credits are deferred and amortized based upon the average useful life of the related property, in accordance with ratemaking treatment.
Taxes Imposed on Revenue-Producing Transactions Governmental authorities assess taxes that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value-added, and some excise taxes. The Business presents these taxes on a net basis, excluding them from revenues, unless required to report them differently by a regulatory authority.
Share-Based Payment Entergy grants stock options and restricted stock to key employees, including certain of the Businesss employees, which is described more fully in Note 8 to the financial statements. The Business accounts for stock options and restricted stock using the fair value-based method. Awards under Entergys plans vest over three years.
Fair Values The estimated fair values of the Businesss financial instruments held in pension and postretirement benefit plans are determined using bid prices and market quotes. Considerable judgment is required in developing the estimates of fair value. Therefore, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Business could realize in a current market exchange. The carrying amounts of current assets and liabilities approximate fair value.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Business considers all unrestricted highly-liquid temporary investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents, including cash and special deposits. Cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet represent bank accounts specifically identifiable with the Business and special deposits held by the Business to construct transmission improvements for customers.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows generated by the asset, an impairment loss is recognized resulting in the asset being written down to its estimated fair value. No impairments were recorded during the periods covered by these financial statements.
Goodwill The Business has goodwill recorded relating to Entergys acquisition of Gulf States Utilities Company in 1993. The goodwill was allocated to the Business based on the estimated fair values of the Business and Entergys Utility business at the time of the acquisition. Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is instead tested annually for impairment and whenever facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Fair value valuation techniques such as discounted future cash flows and estimates of market-based valuation multiples are used for these assessments. To date our analysis shows that no impairment exists, nor does management believe there is material risk of impairment in the near term. There were no events subsequent to 2012 that indicated impairment of the goodwill. Goodwill of $38 million is included in other assets on the Businesss combined balance sheet for both periods presented.
Subsequent Events
The Business evaluated subsequent events through March 29, 2013, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
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New Accounting Pronouncements
The accounting standard-setting process, including projects between the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to converge US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), is ongoing and the FASB and the IASB are each currently working on several projects that have not yet resulted in final pronouncements. Final pronouncements that result from these projects could have a material effect on the Businesss future net income, financial position, or cash flows.
3. RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Regulatory Asset for Income Taxes
Accounting standards for income taxes provide that a regulatory asset be recorded if it is probable that the currently determinable future increase in regulatory income tax expense will be recovered from customers through future rates. The primary source of the Businesss regulatory asset for income taxes is book depreciation of AFUDC equity that has been capitalized to property, plant and equipment but for which there is no corresponding tax basis. AFUDC equity is a component of property, plant and equipment that is included in rate base when the plant is placed in service.
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Other Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
The following tables summarize the regulatory asset and liability balances at December 31, 2012 and 2011:
Other Regulatory Assets
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Pensions and postretirement benefits- (Note 7)(a) |
|
$ |
101,097 |
|
$ |
78,420 |
|
Removal costs - recovered through depreciation rates- (Note 2)(a) |
|
4,096 |
|
2,029 |
| ||
Deferred MISO costs (b) |
|
23,369 |
|
|
| ||
Other regulatory assets |
|
831 |
|
427 |
| ||
TOTAL |
|
$ |
129,393 |
|
$ |
80,876 |
|
(a) Does not earn a return on investment but the pensions and postretirement benefits regulatory asset is offset by related liabilities.
(b) The FERC, LPSC, and City Council approved the deferral for future recovery of the costs incurred related to the transition and implementation of joining the MISO RTO.
Other Regulatory Liabilities
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Removal costs - accumulated through depreciation rates (Note 2) |
|
$ |
67,585 |
|
$ |
58,899 |
|
TOTAL |
|
$ |
67,585 |
|
$ |
58,899 |
|
Regulatory Rate Proceedings
The Business is a component of the Utility business of Entergy, and the revenues specifically identified with or allocated to the Business are affected by the regulatory proceedings that affect the Utility operating companies rates and resulting revenues. The Utilitys rate proceedings and cost recoveries included the Business as a part of Entergys integrated Utility operations.
Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)
The OATT determines the service charges for Point-to-Point Transmission and Network Integration Transmission Service for the use of Entergys transmission facilities. These rates are updated and filed annually with the FERC in May of each year based on actual data for the immediately preceding calendar year. The Business has recorded provisions for the estimated outcome of these proceedings.
In May 2012, Entergy submitted the 2012 annual rate update under the Entergy OATT, which reflected an estimated increase in revenues of approximately $5 million. The update adjusts the charges applicable for OATT service from June 2012 through May 2013 based on historical 2011 cost data and other actual historical inputs. In September 2012, five parties filed a complaint challenging the rates and charges proposed by Entergy on various grounds. In October 2012, Entergy filed an answer to the complaint responding to the complainants allegations and asking that the complaint be dismissed. In January 2013 the FERC issued an order setting the rates for hearing and establishing settlement judge proceedings. A hearing
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has not been scheduled and on February 14, 2013, the settlement judge recommended that settlement judge proceedings continue.
In May 2011, Entergy submitted the 2011 annual rate update under the Entergy OATT, which reflected an estimated increase in revenues of approximately $8 million. The update adjusts the charges applicable for OATT service for June 2011 through May 2012 based on historical 2010 cost data and other actual historical inputs. In September 2011 five parties filed a complaint challenging the rates and charges proposed by Entergy on various grounds. In October 2011, Entergy filed an answer to the complaint responding to the complainants allegations and asking that the complaint be dismissed. In January 2012 the FERC issued an order setting the rates for hearing and establishing settlement judge proceedings. A hearing has not been scheduled and on February 21, 2013, the settlement judge recommended that settlement judge proceedings continue.
Retail Rate Proceedings
The following chart summarizes the authorized returns on common equity incorporated in the Utility operating companies retail base rates effective as of December 31, 2012:
|
|
Authorized |
|
|
|
Return on |
|
|
|
Common |
|
Company |
|
Equity |
|
Entergy Arkansas |
|
10.2% |
|
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana |
|
9.9% - 11.4% |
|
Entergy Louisiana |
|
9.45% - 11.05% |
|
Entergy Mississippi |
|
9.88% - 12.01% |
|
Entergy New Orleans |
|
10.7% - 11.5% |
|
Entergy Texas |
|
9.8% |
|
Filings with the APSC
In September 2009, Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC for a general change in rates, charges, and tariffs. In June 2010 the APSC approved a settlement and subsequent compliance tariffs that provide for a $63.7 million rate increase, effective for bills rendered for the first billing cycle of July 2010. The settlement provides for a 10.2% return on common equity.
In March 2013, Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC for a general change in rates, charges, and tariffs. Entergy Arkansas requested a $174 million base rate increase that would become effective by January 2014, including $49 million of revenue being transferred from collection in riders to base rates. The filing requests a 10.4% return on common equity. The APSC Staff has requested a procedural schedule that includes hearings in the proceeding beginning in October 2013.
Formula Rate Plan Filings with the LPSC
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana
In October 2009 the LPSC approved a settlement that resolved Entergy Gulf States Louisianas 2007 test year filing and provided for a formula rate plan for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 test years. 10.65% is the target midpoint return on equity for the formula rate plan, with an earnings bandwidth of +/- 75 basis points (9.90% - 11.40%). Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, effective with the November 2009 billing cycle, reset its rates to achieve a 10.65% return on equity for the 2008 test year. The rate reset, a $44.3 million increase that includes a $36.9 million cost of service adjustment, plus $7.4 million net for increased capacity costs and a base rate reclassification, was implemented for the November 2009 billing cycle, and
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the rate reset was subject to refund pending review of the 2008 test year filing that was made in October 2009. In May 2010, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and the LPSC staff submitted a joint report on the 2008 test year filing and requested that the LPSC accept the report, which resulted in a $0.8 million reduction in rates effective in the June 2010 billing cycle and a $0.5 million refund. At its May 19, 2010 meeting, the LPSC accepted the joint report.
In May 2010, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2009 test year. The filing reflected a 10.25% return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, indicating no cost of service rate change is necessary under the formula rate plan. In August 2010, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made a revised 2009 test year filing. The revised filing reflected a 10.12% earned return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth resulting in no cost of service adjustment. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and the LPSC staff subsequently submitted a joint report on the 2009 test year filing and the LPSC approved the joint report in January 2011.
In May 2011, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2010 test year. The filing reflected an 11.11% earned return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, indicating no cost of service rate change is necessary under the formula rate plan. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and the LPSC Staff subsequently filed a joint report that also stated that no cost of service rate change is necessary under the formula rate plan, and the LPSC approved it in October 2011.
In November 2011 the LPSC approved a one-year extension of Entergy Gulf States Louisianas formula rate plan. In May 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2011 test year. The filing reflected an 11.94% earned return on common equity, which is above the earnings bandwidth and would indicate a $6.5 million cost of service rate change was necessary under the formula rate plan. Subsequently, in August 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana submitted a revised filing that reflected an earned return on common equity of 11.86% indicating a $5.7 million cost of service rate decrease is necessary under the formula rate plan. The rate reduction was implemented, subject to refund, effective for bills rendered the first billing cycle of September 2012. The 2011 test year filings remain subject to LPSC review.
In connection with its decision to extend the formula rate plan to the 2011 test year, the LPSC required that a base rate case be filed by Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and the required filing was made on February 15, 2013. Recognizing that the final structure of Entergy Gulf States Louisianas transmission business has not been determined, the filing presents two alternative scenarios for the LPSC to establish the appropriate level of rates for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana. Under its primary request, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana assumes that it has completed integration into MISO and that the spin-off and merger of its transmission business with a subsidiary of ITC Holdings has occurred, and therefore rates implemented under that scenario would not apply to the Business. Under the alternative request contained in its filing, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana assumes that it has completed integration into MISO, but that the spin-off and merger of its transmission business with a subsidiary of ITC Holdings has not occurred (the MISO-Only Scenario). Under the MISO-Only Scenario, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana requests:
· authorization to increase the revenue it collects from customers by approximately $24 million;
· an authorized return on common equity of 10.4%;
· authorization to increase depreciation rates embedded in the proposed revenue requirement; and,
· authorization to implement a three-year formula rate plan with a midpoint return on common equity of 10.4%, plus or minus 75 basis points (the deadband), that would provide a means for the annual re-setting of rates (commencing with calendar year 2013 as its first test year), that would include a mechanism to recover incremental transmission revenue requirement on the basis of a forward-looking test year as compared to the initial base year of 2014 with an annual true-up, that would retain the primary aspects of the prior formula rate plan, including a 60% to customers/40% to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana sharing mechanism for earnings outside the deadband, and a capacity rider mechanism that would permit recovery of incremental capacity additions approved by the LPSC.
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Entergy Louisiana
In October 2009 the LPSC approved a settlement that resolved Entergy Louisianas 2006 and 2007 test year filings and provided for a new formula rate plan for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 test years. 10.25% is the target midpoint return on equity for the formula rate plan, with an earnings bandwidth of +/- 80 basis points (9.45% - 11.05%).
Entergy Louisiana was permitted, effective with the November 2009 billing cycle, to reset its rates to achieve a 10.25% return on equity for the 2008 test year. The rate reset, a $2.5 million increase that included a $16.3 million cost of service adjustment less a $13.8 million net reduction for decreased capacity costs and a base rate reclassification, was implemented for the November 2009 billing cycle, and the rate reset was subject to refund pending review of the 2008 test year filing that was made in October 2009. In April 2010, Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC staff submitted a joint report on the 2008 test year filing and requested that the LPSC accept the report, which resulted in a $0.1 million reduction in rates effective in the May 2010 billing cycle and a $0.1 million refund. At its April 21, 2010 meeting, the LPSC accepted the joint report.
In May 2010, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2009 test year. The filing reflected a 10.82% return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, indicating no cost of service rate change is necessary under the formula rate plan. In August 2010, Entergy Louisiana made a revised 2009 test year formula rate plan filing. The revised filing reflected a 10.82% earned return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth resulting in no cost of service adjustment. The rates reflected in the revised filing became effective beginning with the first billing cycle of September 2010. Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC staff subsequently submitted a joint report on the 2009 test year filing consistent with these terms and the LPSC approved the joint report in December 2010.
In May 2011, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2010 test year. The filing reflected an 11.07% earned return on common equity, which is just outside of the allowed earnings bandwidth and results in no cost of service rate change under the formula rate plan. Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff subsequently filed a joint report that reflects an 11.07% earned return and results in no cost of service rate change under the formula rate plan, and the LPSC approved the joint report in October 2011.
In November 2011 the LPSC approved a one-year extension of Entergy Louisianas current formula rate plan. In May 2012, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2011 test year. The filing reflected a 9.63% earned return on common equity, which is within the earnings bandwidth and results in no cost of service rate change under the formula rate plan. In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana submitted a revised filing that reflects an earned return on common equity of 10.38%, which is still within the earnings bandwidth, resulting in no cost of service rate change. The 2011 test year filings remain subject to LPSC review.
In connection with its decision to extend the formula rate plan to the 2011 test year, the LPSC required that a base rate case be filed by Entergy Louisiana, and the required filing was made on February 15, 2013. Recognizing that the final structure of Entergy Louisianas transmission business has not been determined, the filing presents two alternative scenarios for the LPSC to establish the appropriate level of rates for Entergy Louisiana. Under its primary request, Entergy Louisiana assumes that it has completed integration into MISO and that the spin-off and merger of its transmission business with a subsidiary of ITC Holdings has occurred, and therefore rates implemented under that scenario would not apply to the Business. Under the alternative request contained in its filing, Entergy Louisiana assumes that it has completed integration into MISO, but that the spin-off and merger of its transmission business with a subsidiary of ITC Holdings has not occurred (the MISO-Only Scenario). Under the MISO-Only Scenario, Entergy Louisiana requests:
· authorization to increase the revenue it collects from customers by approximately $145 million;
· an authorized return on common equity of 10.4%;
· authorization to increase depreciation rates embedded in the proposed revenue requirement; and,
· authorization to implement a three-year formula rate plan with a midpoint return on common equity of 10.4%, plus or minus 75 basis points (the deadband), that would provide a means for the annual re-setting of rates (commencing with calendar year 2013 as its first test year), that would include a mechanism to recover incremental transmission
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revenue requirement on the basis of a forward-looking test year as compared to the initial base year of 2014 with an annual true-up, that would retain the primary aspects of the prior formula rate plan, including a 60% to customers/40% to Entergy Louisiana sharing mechanism for earnings outside the deadband, and a capacity rider mechanism that would permit recovery of incremental capacity additions approved by the LPSC.
Formula Rate Plan Filings with the MPSC
In September 2009, Entergy Mississippi filed with the MPSC proposed modifications to its formula rate plan rider. In March 2010 the MPSC issued an order: (1) providing the opportunity for a reset of Entergy Mississippis return on common equity to a point within the formula rate plan bandwidth and eliminating the 50/50 sharing that had been in the plan, (2) modifying the performance measurement process, and (3) replacing the revenue change limit of two percent of revenues, which was subject to a $14.5 million revenue adjustment cap, with a limit of four percent of revenues, although any adjustment above two percent requires a hearing before the MPSC. The MPSC did not approve Entergy Mississippis request to use a projected test year for its annual scheduled formula rate plan filing and, therefore, Entergy Mississippi will continue to use a historical test year for its annual evaluation reports under the plan.
In March 2010, Entergy Mississippi submitted its 2009 test year filing, its first annual filing under the new formula rate plan rider. In June 2010 the MPSC approved a joint stipulation between Entergy Mississippi and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff that provides for no change in rates.
In March 2011, Entergy Mississippi submitted its formula rate plan 2010 test year filing. The filing reflected an earned return on common equity of 10.65% for the test year, which is within the earnings bandwidth and resulted in no change in rates. In November 2011 the MPSC approved a joint stipulation between Entergy Mississippi and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff that provides for no change in rates.
In March 2012, Entergy Mississippi submitted its formula rate plan 2011 test year filing. The filing shows an earned return on common equity of 10.92% for the test year, which is within the earnings bandwidth and results in no change in rates. In February 2013 the MPSC approved a joint stipulation between Entergy Mississippi and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff that provides for no change in rates.
In March 2013, Entergy Mississippi submitted its formula rate plan 2012 test year filing. The filing requests a $36.3 million revenue increase to reset Entergy Mississippis return on common equity to 10.55%, which is a point within the formula rate plan bandwidth. The formula rate plan calls for new rates to be implemented in June 2013 (or in July 2013 if any part of the filing is disputed by the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff). The filing is currently subject to MPSC review.
Formula Rate Plan Filings with the City Council
In April 2009 the City Council approved a new three-year formula rate plan for Entergy New Orleans, with terms including an 11.1% benchmark electric return on common equity (ROE) with a +/- 40 basis point bandwidth. Earnings outside the bandwidth reset to the midpoint benchmark ROE, with rates changing on a prospective basis depending on whether Entergy New Orleans is over- or under-earning.
In May 2010, Entergy New Orleans filed its electric formula rate plan evaluation report. The filing requested a $12.8 million electric base revenue decrease. Entergy New Orleans and the City Councils Advisors reached a settlement that resulted in an $18.0 million electric base revenue decrease effective with the October 2010 billing cycle. The City Council approved the settlement in November 2010.
In May 2011, Entergy New Orleans filed its electric formula rate plan evaluation report for the 2010 test year. The filings requested a $6.5 million electric rate decrease. Entergy New Orleans and the City Councils Advisors reached a settlement that results in an $8.5 million incremental electric rate decrease. The City Council approved the settlement in September 2011. The new rates were effective with the first billing cycle of October 2011.
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In May 2012, Entergy New Orleans filed its electric formula rate plan evaluation report for the 2011 test year. The filing requests a $3.0 million electric base revenue increase. Subsequent adjustments agreed upon with the City Council Advisors indicate a $4.9 million electric base revenue increase as necessary under the formula rate plan. As part of the original filing, Entergy New Orleans is also requesting to increase annual funding for its storm reserve by approximately $5.7 million for the next five years. On September 26, 2012, Entergy New Orleans made a filing with the City Council that implemented the $4.9 million electric formula rate plan rate increase. The new rates were effective with the first billing cycle in October 2012. The new rates have not affected the net amount of Entergy New Orleanss operating revenues. In October 2012 the City Council approved a procedural schedule to resolve disputed items that includes a hearing in April 2013. The rates implemented in October 2012 are subject to retroactive adjustments depending on the outcome of the proceeding. The City Council has not yet acted on Entergy New Orleanss request for an increase in storm reserve funding. Entergy New Orleanss formula rate plan ended with the 2011 test year and has not yet been extended.
Filings with the PUCT and Texas Cities
2009 Rate Case
In December 2009, Entergy Texas filed a rate case requesting a $198.7 million increase reflecting an 11.5% return on common equity based on an adjusted June 2009 test year. Beginning in May 2010, Entergy Texas implemented a $17.5 million interim rate increase, subject to refund. The parties filed a settlement in August 2010 intended to resolve the rate case proceeding. The settlement provides for a $59 million base rate increase for electricity usage beginning August 15, 2010, with an additional increase of $9 million for bills rendered beginning May 2, 2011. The settlement stipulates an authorized return on equity of 10.125%. The PUCT approved the settlement in December 2010.
2011 Rate Case
In November 2011, Entergy Texas filed a rate case requesting a $112 million base rate increase reflecting a 10.6% return on common equity based on an adjusted June 2011 test year. On April 3, 2012 the PUCT Staff filed direct testimony recommending a base rate increase of $66 million and a 9.6% return on common equity. The PUCT Staff, however, subsequently filed a statement of position in the proceeding indicating that it was still evaluating the position it will ultimately take in the case regarding the Entergy Texass recovery of purchased power capacity costs and Entergy Texass proposal to defer its MISO transition expenses. On April 13, 2012, Entergy Texas filed rebuttal testimony indicating a revised request for a $105 million base rate increase. A hearing was held in late-April through early-May 2012.
In September 2012 the PUCT issued an order approving a $28 million rate increase, effective July 2012. The order includes a finding that a return on common equity (ROE) of 9.80 percent will allow Entergy Texas a reasonable opportunity to earn a reasonable return on invested capital. The order also provides for increases in depreciation rates and the annual storm reserve accrual. The order also excluded from rate recovery capitalized financially-based incentive compensation and included $1.6 million of MISO transition expense in base rates. Entergy Texas filed a motion for rehearing regarding several issues in the PUCTs order on October 4, 2012. Several other parties have also filed motions for rehearing of the PUCTs order. The PUCT subsequently denied rehearing of substantive issues. Several parties, including Entergy Texas, have appealed the PUCTs order to the Travis County District Court.
4. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Business receives management, administrative, accounting, legal, engineering, and other services from Entergy Services, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entergy. The Businesss expenses for such services were $116.0 million in 2012, $117.8 million in 2011, and $116.7 million in 2010; and are reported in operation and maintenance expenses. These costs are allocated to the Business based on the actual costs incurred by Entergy Services and to the extent that the activities related to or benefited the Business, whether directly or indirectly. Management believes that the cost allocations are reasonable for the services provided.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Businesss operations are bundled with Entergy Utilitys production and distribution operations. As described in Notes 1 and 2 to the financial statements, the majority of Entergys customers are billed collectively for services that include all functions. With the exception of certain wholesale transmission customers, customer billings are not segregated between the Utilitys functions. Likewise, no intercompany billings exist between the Business and the Utilitys other functions. Refer to Note 1 to the financial statements for a description of the revenue allocation process used in these combined financial statements.
Entergy uses a centralized approach for cash management and to finance its operations. During the periods covered by these combined financial statements, it is assumed that cash receipts were remitted to Entergy on a regular basis and are reflected within net parent investment in the combined balance sheets. Similarly, it is assumed that the Businesss cash disbursements were funded through Entergys cash accounts as costs were incurred.
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The components of utility plant in service at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Land and land rights |
|
$ |
313,692 |
|
$ |
278,348 |
|
Structures and improvements |
|
150,945 |
|
147,101 |
| ||
Station equipment |
|
2,326,750 |
|
2,159,238 |
| ||
Towers, poles and fixtures |
|
1,569,839 |
|
1,458,833 |
| ||
Conductors, conduits and devices |
|
1,122,215 |
|
1,053,360 |
| ||
Other |
|
247,456 |
|
221,454 |
| ||
Total utility plant in service |
|
$ |
5,730,897 |
|
$ |
5,318,334 |
|
Additions to utility plant in service and construction work in progress during 2012 and 2011 were primarily for projects to upgrade or replace existing transmission plant to improve the reliability of the transmission system. Certain transmission projects at Entergy Arkansas have been granted an incentive to include construction work in progress balances in rate base, and AFUDC has not been accrued on those projects.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6. INCOME TAXES
Each Utility operating companys activity was used to compute income taxes on a separate return basis as if each entity had been a separate legal entity and taxpayer in each of the respective jurisdictions. As a result, tax transactions that would not have occurred had the Business been a separate entity have been eliminated in the preparation of these financial statements.
Components of the income tax provision were as follows:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
Current: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Federal |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
11,162 |
|
$ |
34,783 |
|
State |
|
2,202 |
|
5,898 |
|
5,435 |
| |||
Total |
|
2,202 |
|
17,060 |
|
40,218 |
| |||
Deferred and non-current net |
|
50,376 |
|
58,575 |
|
28,099 |
| |||
Investment tax credit adjustments - net |
|
(871 |
) |
(1,175 |
) |
(1,151 |
) | |||
Total income tax provision |
|
$ |
51,707 |
|
$ |
74,460 |
|
$ |
67,166 |
|
The effective tax rate varied from the statutory federal income tax rate due to differences between the book and tax treatment of various transactions as follows:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
Net income |
|
$ |
110,749 |
|
$ |
134,824 |
|
$ |
110,561 |
|
Income taxes |
|
51,707 |
|
74,460 |
|
67,166 |
| |||
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
162,456 |
|
$ |
209,284 |
|
$ |
177,727 |
|
Computed at statutory rate (35%) |
|
$ |
56,860 |
|
$ |
73,249 |
|
$ |
62,204 |
|
Increases (reductions) in tax resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
State income taxes net of federal income tax effect |
|
6,371 |
|
5,024 |
|
5,207 |
| |||
Regulatory differences - utility plant items |
|
2,970 |
|
3,026 |
|
4,142 |
| |||
Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
|
(3,763 |
) |
(5,293 |
) |
(2,936 |
) | |||
Amortization of investment tax credits |
|
(871 |
) |
(1,175 |
) |
(1,151 |
) | |||
Flow-through/permanent differences |
|
(466 |
) |
(374 |
) |
(302 |
) | |||
Provision for uncertain tax positions |
|
(9,394 |
) |
|
|
|
| |||
Other - net |
|
|
|
3 |
|
2 |
| |||
Total income taxes as reported |
|
51,707 |
|
74,460 |
|
67,166 |
| |||
Effective income tax rate |
|
31.8 |
% |
35.6 |
% |
37.8 |
% |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax effect of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and the reported amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or noncurrent according to the classification of the related assets or liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities not related to assets or liabilities are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary differences.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of the Business, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
effects of changes in tax laws and rates in the period in which the tax or rate was enacted. There are no valuation allowances recorded on the Businesss deferred tax assets.
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities) consisted of the following at December 31:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Plant-related basis differences - net |
|
$ |
(992,488 |
) |
$ |
(801,131 |
) |
Regulatory assets |
|
(79,244 |
) |
(68,186 |
) | ||
Other |
|
(2,777 |
) |
(1, 937 |
) | ||
Total |
|
$ |
(1,074,509 |
) |
$ |
(871,254 |
) |
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Regulatory liabilities |
|
$ |
4,651 |
|
$ |
4,353 |
|
Accumulated deferred investment tax credit |
|
6,533 |
|
6,887 |
| ||
Pension-related items |
|
12,942 |
|
9,912 |
| ||
Net operating loss carryforwards |
|
36,365 |
|
5,535 |
| ||
Other |
|
48 |
|
26 |
| ||
Total |
|
60,539 |
|
26,713 |
| ||
Noncurrent accrued taxes (including unrecognized tax benefits) |
|
(5,479 |
) |
(15,724 |
) | ||
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued |
|
$ |
(1,019,449 |
) |
$ |
(860,265 |
) |
The Businesss estimated tax attribute carryovers and their expiration dates as of December 31, 2012 are as follows:
Carryover Description |
|
Carryover Amount |
|
Year(s) of Expiration |
Federal net operating losses |
|
$ 81 million |
|
2028-2032 |
State net operating losses |
|
$149 million |
|
2013-2027 |
As a result of the accounting for uncertain tax positions, the amount of the deferred tax assets reflected in the financial statements, as well as the attribute carryovers in the table above, are less than the amount of the tax effect of the federal and state net operating loss carryovers, tax credit carryovers, and other tax attributes that would be reflected on income tax returns.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Accounting standards establish a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold that must be met before a tax benefit can be recognized in the financial statements. If a tax deduction is taken on a tax return, but does not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, an increase in income tax liability above what is payable on the tax return is required to be recorded. A reconciliation of the Businesss beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
Gross balance at January 1 |
|
$ |
15,724 |
|
$ |
17,472 |
|
$ |
11,898 |
|
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year |
|
|
|
|
|
6,765 |
| |||
Additions for tax positions of prior years |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Reductions for tax positions of prior years |
|
(851 |
) |
(1,748 |
) |
(1,191 |
) | |||
Settlements |
|
(9,394 |
) |
|
|
|
| |||
Lapse of statute of limitations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Gross balance at December 31 |
|
$ |
5,479 |
|
$ |
15,724 |
|
$ |
17,472 |
|
Substantially all of the unrecognized tax benefits would lower the effective tax rate if recognized. Interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits are accrued in income tax expense. The Business made no accrual for the possible payment of interest and penalties in 2012, 2011, and 2010.
Income Tax Audits
Entergys Utility operating companies file U.S. federal and various state income tax returns. The IRS and substantially all state taxing authorities examinations are completed for years before 2005. Entergy regularly negotiates with the IRS to achieve settlements and believes the provisions recorded in its financial statements are sufficient to address these issues. The outcome of Entergys potential audit issues could result in changes to the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits.
In the third quarter 2008, Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana received funds from the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC). These receipts from LURC were from the proceeds of a Louisiana Act 55 financing of the costs incurred to restore service following Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. In June 2012, Entergy effectively settled the tax treatment of the receipt of these funds, which resulted in an income tax benefit of $9.4 million for the Business, which includes the effect of reversing liabilities for uncertain tax positions. Under the terms of an LPSC-approved settlement related to the Louisiana Act 55 financings, the Business recorded a $6.2 million regulatory charge to operating revenues with a corresponding regulatory liability to reflect its obligation to customers with respect to the settlement.
7. RETIREMENT, OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS, AND DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Qualified Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Substantially all employees of the Business currently participate in one of two qualified pension plans that are sponsored by Entergy: Entergy Corporation Retirement Plan for Non-Bargaining Employees and Entergy Corporation Retirement Plan for Bargaining Employees. The pension plans are noncontributory and provide pension benefits that are based on employees credited service and compensation during the final years before retirement. Entergys defined benefit pension plans assets and liabilities are combined with those related to other Entergy businesses. Similarly, Entergy manages its postretirement benefit plans on a combined basis with claims data and liability information related to the Business aggregated and combined with other Entergy businesses.
Assets, liabilities, and pension and other postretirement costs for current employees are calculated by employee. No assets or liabilities are reflected on the Businesss combined balance sheets for retired employees. Expenses for retired
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
employees are identified and allocated based on an analysis of the Businesss portion of other payroll-related costs. Management believes this methodology is a reasonable basis of allocation. The assets, liabilities, and costs associated with the retirement and postretirement plans discussed below are reflective of current, identified employees accounted for on a multiple employer plan basis. The total pension and other postretirement benefit expenses included in the combined income statements for 2012, 2011, and 2010 are $20.5 million, $9.9 million and $9.5 million, respectively.
The assets of the two qualified pension plans are held in a master trust established by Entergy. Each pension plan has an undivided beneficial interest in each of the investment accounts of the master trust that is maintained by a trustee. Use of the master trust permits the commingling of the trust assets of the Entergy pension plans for investment and administrative purposes. Although assets are commingled in the master trust, the trustee maintains supporting records for the purpose of allocating the equity in net earnings (loss) and the administrative expenses of the investment accounts to the various participating pension plans. The fair value of the trust assets is determined by the trustee and certain investment managers. The trustee calculates a daily earnings factor, including realized and unrealized gains or losses, collected and accrued income, and administrative expenses, and allocates earnings to each plan in the master trust on a pro rata basis.
Further, within each pension plan, the record of each Entergy companys beneficial interest in the plan assets is maintained by the plans actuary and is updated quarterly. Assets are increased for investment income and contributions, and decreased for benefit payments. A plans investment net income/(loss) (i.e. interest and dividends, realized gains and losses and expenses) is allocated to the companies participating in that plan based on the value of assets for each company at the beginning of the quarter adjusted for contributions and benefit payments made during the quarter.
Entergy funds pension costs in accordance with contribution guidelines established by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The assets of the plans include common and preferred stocks, fixed-income securities, interest in a money market fund, and insurance contracts. Entergys pension costs for its Utility operating companies are recovered from customers as a component of their cost of service.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Components of Qualified Net Pension Cost and Other Amounts Recognized as a Regulatory Asset
Total 2012, 2011, and 2010 qualified pension costs and amounts recognized as a regulatory asset, including amounts capitalized, included the following components:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
Net periodic pension cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Service cost - benefits earned during the period |
|
$ |
6,632 |
|
$ |
5,581 |
|
$ |
4,895 |
|
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation |
|
8,748 |
|
7,382 |
|
8,334 |
| |||
Expected return on assets |
|
(10,205 |
) |
(8,991 |
) |
(8,517 |
) | |||
Amortization of prior service cost |
|
47 |
|
56 |
|
56 |
| |||
Recognized net loss |
|
3,994 |
|
1,819 |
|
2,692 |
| |||
Net periodic pension costs |
|
$ |
9,216 |
|
$ |
5,847 |
|
$ |
7,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized as a regulatory asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Arising this period: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net (gain)/loss |
|
$ |
21,800 |
|
$ |
38,380 |
|
$ |
(15,275 |
) |
Amounts reclassified from regulatory asset to net periodic pension cost in the current year: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Amortization of prior service cost |
|
(47 |
) |
(56 |
) |
(56 |
) | |||
Amortization of net loss |
|
(3,994 |
) |
(1,819 |
) |
(2,692 |
) | |||
Total |
|
17,759 |
|
36,505 |
|
(18,023 |
) | |||
Total recognized as net periodic pension cost, regulatory asset |
|
$ |
26,975 |
|
$ |
42,352 |
|
$ |
(10,563 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Estimated amortization amounts from regulatory asset to net periodic cost in the following year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Prior service cost |
|
$ |
11 |
|
$ |
47 |
|
$ |
56 |
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
6,106 |
|
$ |
4,605 |
|
$ |
1,819 |
|
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Qualified Pension Obligations, Plan Assets, Funded Status, Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012 and 2011
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation (PBO) |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Balance at beginning of year |
|
$ |
171,774 |
|
$ |
132,075 |
|
Service cost |
|
6,632 |
|
5,581 |
| ||
Interest cost |
|
8,748 |
|
7,382 |
| ||
Actuarial (gain)/loss |
|
28,433 |
|
27,232 |
| ||
Benefits paid |
|
(496 |
) |
(496 |
) | ||
Balance at end of year |
|
$ |
215,091 |
|
$ |
171,774 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Change in Plan Assets |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Fair value of assets at beginning of year |
|
$ |
106,193 |
|
$ |
102,945 |
|
Actual return on plan assets |
|
16,837 |
|
(2,157 |
) | ||
Employer contributions |
|
4,523 |
|
5,901 |
| ||
Benefits paid |
|
(496 |
) |
(496 |
) | ||
Fair value of assets at end of year |
|
$ |
127,057 |
|
$ |
106,193 |
|
Funded status |
|
(88,034 |
) |
(65,581 |
) | ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Amount recognized in the balance sheet |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Non-current liabilities |
|
(88,034 |
) |
(65,581 |
) | ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Amount recognized as a regulatory asset |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Prior service cost |
|
11 |
|
58 |
| ||
Net loss |
|
88,263 |
|
70,455 |
| ||
Total |
|
$ |
88,274 |
|
$ |
70,513 |
|
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Other Postretirement Benefits
Entergy also currently provides health care and life insurance benefits for retired employees. Substantially all employees may become eligible for these benefits if they reach retirement age and meet certain eligibility requirements while still working for Entergy. The Business uses a December 31 measurement date for the postretirement benefit plans.
Effective January 1, 1993, Entergy adopted an accounting standard requiring a change from a cash method to an accrual method of accounting for postretirement benefits other than pensions. Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas have received regulatory approval to recover accrued other postretirement benefit costs through rates. The LPSC ordered Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana to continue the use of the pay-as-you-go method for ratemaking purposes for postretirement benefits other than pensions. The LPSC retains the flexibility, however, to examine individual companys accounting for other postretirement benefits to determine if special exceptions to this order are warranted. Pursuant to regulatory directives, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Texas contribute the other postretirement benefit costs collected in rates into external trusts.
Trust assets contributed by participating Entergy companies are in three bank-administered trusts, established by Entergy Corporation and maintained by a trustee. Each participating company holds a beneficial interest in the trusts assets. The assets in the master trusts are commingled for investment and administrative purposes. Although assets are commingled, the trustee maintains supporting records for the purpose of allocating the beneficial interest in net earnings/ (losses) and the administrative expenses of the investment accounts to the various participating plans and participating companies. Beneficial interest in an investment accounts net income/ (loss) is comprised of interest and dividends, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and expenses. Beneficial interest from these investments is allocated monthly to the plans and participating companies based on their portion of net assets in the pooled accounts.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Components of Net Other Postretirement Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized as a Regulatory Asset and/or Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)
Total 2012, 2011, and 2010 other postretirement benefit costs, including amounts capitalized and amounts recognized as a regulatory asset and/or other comprehensive income, included the following components:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
Other post retirement costs: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Service cost - benefits earned during the period |
|
$ |
3,551 |
|
$ |
2,812 |
|
2,420 |
| |
Interest cost on APBO |
|
1,858 |
|
1,532 |
|
1,527 |
| |||
Expected return on assets |
|
(530 |
) |
(430 |
) |
(384 |
) | |||
Amortization of transition obligation |
|
35 |
|
35 |
|
38 |
| |||
Amortization of prior service credit |
|
(59 |
) |
(59 |
) |
(77 |
) | |||
Recognized net loss |
|
845 |
|
574 |
|
481 |
| |||
Net other postretirement benefit cost |
|
$ |
5,700 |
|
$ |
4,464 |
|
$ |
4,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized as a regulatory asset and /or AOCI (before tax) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Arising this period: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Prior service credit for period |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
(490 |
) |
Net (gain)/loss |
|
6,286 |
|
4,674 |
|
(128 |
) | |||
Amounts reclassified from regulatory asset and /or AOCI to net periodic benefit cost in the current year: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Amortization of transition obligation |
|
(35 |
) |
(35 |
) |
(38 |
) | |||
Amortization of prior service credit |
|
59 |
|
59 |
|
77 |
| |||
Amortization of net loss |
|
(845 |
) |
(574 |
) |
(481 |
) | |||
Total |
|
$ |
5,465 |
|
$ |
4,124 |
|
$ |
(1,060 |
) |
Total recognized as net periodic benefit cost, regulatory asset, and/or AOCI (before tax) |
|
$ |
11,165 |
|
$ |
8,588 |
|
$ |
2,945 |
|
Estimated amortization amounts from regulatory asset and/or AOCI to net periodic benefit cost in the following year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Transition obligation |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
35 |
|
$ |
35 |
|
Prior service credit |
|
$ |
(59 |
) |
$ |
(59 |
) |
$ |
(59 |
) |
Net loss |
|
$ |
1,200 |
|
$ |
845 |
|
$ |
574 |
|
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Other Postretirement Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, Funded Status, and Amounts Not Yet Recognized and Recognized in the Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012 and 2011
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
December 31, |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Change in APBO |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Balance at beginning of year |
|
$ |
36,511 |
|
$ |
27,955 |
|
Service cost |
|
3,551 |
|
2,812 |
| ||
Interest cost |
|
1,858 |
|
1,532 |
| ||
Actuarial (gain)/loss |
|
6,442 |
|
4,364 |
| ||
Benefits paid |
|
(89 |
) |
(152 |
) | ||
Balance at end of year |
|
$ |
48,273 |
|
$ |
36,511 |
|
Change in Plan Assets |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Fair value of assets at beginning of year |
|
$ |
6,264 |
|
$ |
5,662 |
|
Actual return on plan assets |
|
686 |
|
120 |
| ||
Employer contributions |
|
649 |
|
634 |
| ||
Benefits paid |
|
(89 |
) |
(152 |
) | ||
Fair value of assets at end of year |
|
$ |
7,510 |
|
$ |
6,264 |
|
Funded status |
|
$ |
(40,763 |
) |
$ |
(30,247 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Current liabilities |
|
(186 |
) |
(165 |
) | ||
Non-current liabilities |
|
(40,577 |
) |
(30,082 |
) | ||
Total funded status |
|
(40,763 |
) |
(30,247 |
) | ||
Amounts recognized as a regulatory asset (before tax) |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Transition obligation |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
26 |
|
Prior service credit |
|
(132 |
) |
(168 |
) | ||
Net loss |
|
11,527 |
|
8,667 |
| ||
Total |
|
$ |
11,395 |
|
$ |
8,525 |
|
Amounts recognized as AOCI (before tax) |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Transition obligation |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
9 |
|
Prior service credit |
|
(93 |
) |
(115 |
) | ||
Net loss |
|
7,699 |
|
5,118 |
| ||
Total |
|
$ |
7,606 |
|
$ |
5,012 |
|
Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Entergy also sponsors non-qualified, non-contributory defined benefit pension plans that provide benefits to certain key employees. The Business recognized net periodic pension cost related to these plans of $0.1 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010. The projected benefit obligation was $1.4 million and $1.1 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation was $1.1 million and $0.9 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Businesss non-qualified, non-current pension liability at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $1.4 million and $1 million, respectively; and its current liability was $0.1 million at December 31, 2011. There was no non-qualified, current pension liability at December 31, 2012. The unamortized transition obligation, prior service cost and net loss are recognized in regulatory assets ($0.8 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).
Accounting for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Accounting standards require an employer to recognize in its balance sheet the funded status of its benefit plans. This is measured as the difference between plan assets at fair value and the benefit obligation. The Business uses a December 31 measurement date for its pension and other postretirement plans. Employers are to record previously unrecognized gains and losses, prior service costs, and any remaining transition asset or obligation (that resulted from adopting prior pension and other postretirement benefits accounting standards) as comprehensive income and/or as a regulatory asset reflective of the recovery mechanism for pension and other postretirement benefit costs in the Utilitys jurisdictions. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana recover other postretirement benefit costs on a pay as you go basis and record the unrecognized prior service cost, gains and losses, and transition obligation for its other postretirement benefit obligation as other comprehensive income. Accounting standards also require that changes in the funded status be recorded as other comprehensive income and/or a regulatory asset in the period in which the changes occur.
With regard to pension and other postretirement costs, the Business calculates the expected return on pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets by multiplying the long-term expected rate of return on assets by the market-related value (MRV) of plan assets. The Business determines the MRV of pension plan assets by calculating a value that uses a 20-quarter phase-in of the difference between actual and expected returns. For other postretirement benefit plan assets the Business uses fair value when determining MRV.
Qualified Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets
The Plan Administrators trust asset investment strategy is to invest the assets in a manner whereby long- term earnings on the assets (plus cash contributions) provide adequate funding for retiree benefit payments. The mix of assets is based on an optimization study that identifies asset allocation targets in order to achieve the maximum return for an acceptable level of risk, while minimizing the expected contributions and pension and postretirement expense.
In the optimization studies, the Plan Administrator formulates assumptions about characteristics, such as expected asset class investment returns, volatility (risk), and correlation coefficients among the various asset classes. The future market assumptions used in the optimization study are determined by examining historical market characteristics of the various asset classes, and making adjustments to reflect future conditions expected to prevail over the study period. Target asset allocations adjust dynamically based on the funded status of the pension plans. The following targets and ranges were established to produce an acceptable, economically efficient plan to manage around the targets. The target asset allocation range below for pension shows the ranges within which the allocation may adjust based on funded status, with the expectation that the allocation to fixed income securities will increase as the pension funded status increases. The target and range asset allocation for postretirement assets reflects changes made in 2012 as recommended in the latest optimization study
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Entergys qualified pension and postretirement weighted-average asset allocations by asset category at December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the target asset allocation and ranges are as follows:
Pension |
|
|
|
|
|
Actual |
|
Actual |
|
Asset Allocation |
|
Target |
|
Range |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
Domestic Equity Securities |
|
45 |
% |
34% to 53% |
|
44 |
% |
44 |
% |
International Equity Securities |
|
20 |
% |
16% to 24% |
|
20 |
% |
18 |
% |
Fixed Income Securities |
|
35 |
% |
31% to 41% |
|
35 |
% |
37 |
% |
Other |
|
0 |
% |
0% to 10% |
|
1 |
% |
1 |
% |
Postretirement |
|
Non-Taxable |
|
Taxable |
| ||||||||||||
Asset Allocation |
|
Target |
|
Range |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
Target |
|
Range |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
Domestic Equity Securities |
|
39 |
% |
34% to 44% |
|
38 |
% |
39 |
% |
39 |
% |
34% to 44% |
|
39 |
% |
35 |
% |
International Equity Securities |
|
26 |
% |
21% to 31% |
|
28 |
% |
15 |
% |
26 |
% |
21% to 31% |
|
27 |
% |
0 |
% |
Fixed Income Securities |
|
35 |
% |
30% to 40% |
|
34 |
% |
46 |
% |
35 |
% |
30% to 40% |
|
34 |
% |
64 |
% |
Other |
|
0 |
% |
0% to 5% |
|
0 |
% |
0 |
% |
0 |
% |
0% to 5% |
|
0 |
% |
1 |
% |
In determining its expected long-term rate of return on plan assets used in the calculation of benefit plan costs, Entergy reviews past performance, current and expected future asset allocations, and capital market assumptions of its investment consultant and investment managers.
The expected long-term rate of return for the qualified pension plans assets is based primarily on the geometric average of the historical annual performance of a representative portfolio weighted by the target asset allocation defined in the table above, along with other indications of expected return on current assets and expected return available for reinvestment. The time period reflected is a long dated period spanning several decades.
The expected long-term rate of return for the non-taxable postretirement trust assets is determined using the same methodology described above for pension assets, but the asset allocation specific to the non-taxable postretirement assets is used.
For the taxable postretirement trust assets, the investment allocation includes tax-exempt fixed income securities. This asset allocation in combination with the same methodology employed to determine the expected return for other trust assets (as described above), with a modification to reflect applicable taxes, is used to produce the expected long-term rate of return for taxable postretirement trust assets.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Entergys investment guidelines mandate the avoidance of risk concentrations. Types of concentrations specified to be avoided include, but are not limited to, investment concentrations in a single entity, type of industry, foreign country, geographic area and individual security issuance. As of December 31, 2012 all investment managers and assets were materially in compliance with the approved investment guidelines, therefore there were no significant concentrations (defined as greater than 10 percent of plan assets) of risk in Entergys pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets.
The Plan Administrators trust asset investment strategy is to invest the assets in a manner whereby long- term earnings on the assets (plus cash contributions) provide adequate funding for retiree benefit payments. The mix of assets is based on an optimization study that identifies asset allocation targets in order to achieve the maximum return for an acceptable level of risk, while minimizing the expected contributions and pension and postretirement expense.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Fair Value Measurements
Accounting standards provide the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements).
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
· Level 1 - Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Plan has the ability to access at the measurement date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
· Level 2 - Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are, either directly or indirectly, observable for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Assets are valued based on prices derived by an independent party that uses inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, and issuer spreads. Prices are reviewed and can be challenged with the independent parties and/or overridden if it is believed such would be more reflective of fair value. Level 2 inputs include the following:
· quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
· quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets;
· inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; or
· inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
If an asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
· Level 3 - Level 3 refers to securities valued based on significant unobservable inputs.
Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, a summary of the investments held in the master trusts for Entergys qualified pension and other postretirement plans in which the Business participates.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Qualified Pension Trust
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||
2012 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
| ||||
Equity securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Corporate stocks: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Preferred |
|
$ |
861 |
(b) |
$ |
5,906 |
(a) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
6,767 |
|
Common |
|
787,132 |
(b) |
|
|
|
|
787,132 |
| ||||
Common collective trusts |
|
|
|
1,620,315 |
(c) |
|
|
1,620,315 |
| ||||
Fixed income securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
U.S. Government securities |
|
161,593 |
(b) |
150,068 |
(a) |
|
|
311,661 |
| ||||
Corporate debt instruments |
|
|
|
429,813 |
(a) |
|
|
429,813 |
| ||||
Registered investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
companies |
|
50,029 |
(d) |
483,509 |
(e) |
|
|
533,538 |
| ||||
Other |
|
|
|
111,001 |
(f) |
|
|
111,001 |
| ||||
Other: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Insurance company general account (unallocated contracts) |
|
|
|
36,252 |
(g) |
|
|
36,252 |
| ||||
Total investments |
|
$ |
999,615 |
|
$ |
2,836,864 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
3,836,479 |
|
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
571 |
| ||||
Other pending transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,594 |
| ||||
Less: Other postretirement assets included in total investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,784 |
) | ||||
Total fair value of qualified pension assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,832,860 |
|
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||
2011 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
| ||||
Equity securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Corporate stocks: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Preferred |
|
$ |
3,738 |
(b) |
$ |
8,014 |
(a) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
11,752 |
|
Common |
|
1,010,491 |
(b) |
|
|
|
|
1,010,491 |
| ||||
Common collective trusts |
|
|
|
1,074,178 |
(c) |
|
|
1,074,178 |
| ||||
Fixed income securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
U.S. Government securities |
|
142,509 |
(b) |
157,737 |
(a) |
|
|
300,246 |
| ||||
Corporate debt instruments |
|
|
|
380,558 |
(a) |
|
|
380,558 |
| ||||
Registered investment companies |
|
53,323 |
(d) |
444,275 |
(e) |
|
|
497,598 |
| ||||
Other |
|
|
|
101,674 |
(f) |
|
|
101,674 |
| ||||
Other: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Insurance company general account (unallocated contracts) |
|
|
|
34,696 |
(g) |
|
|
34,696 |
| ||||
Total investments |
|
$ |
1,210,061 |
|
$ |
2,201,132 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
3,411,193 |
|
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75 |
| ||||
Other pending transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,238 |
) | ||||
Less: Other postretirement assets included in total Investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,114 |
) | ||||
Total fair value of qualified pension assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,399,916 |
|
Other Postretirement Trusts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||
2012 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
| ||||
Equity securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Common collective trust |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
314,478 |
(c) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
314,478 |
|
Fixed income securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
U.S. Government securities |
|
36,392 |
(b) |
43,398 |
(a) |
|
|
79,790 |
| ||||
Corporate debt instruments |
|
|
|
42,163 |
(a) |
|
|
42,163 |
| ||||
Registered investment companies |
|
3,229 |
(d) |
|
|
|
|
3,229 |
| ||||
Other |
|
|
|
39,846 |
(f) |
|
|
39,846 |
| ||||
Total investments |
|
$ |
39,621 |
|
$ |
439,885 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
479,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Other pending transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
158 |
| |
Plus: Other postretirement assets included in the investments of the qualified pension trust |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8,784 |
|
Total fair value of other postretirement assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
488,448 |
|
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||
2011 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
| ||||
Equity securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Common collective trust |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
208,812 |
(c) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
208,812 |
|
Fixed income securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
U.S. Government securities |
|
42,577 |
(b) |
57,151 |
(a) |
|
|
99,728 |
| ||||
Corporate debt instruments |
|
|
|
42,807 |
(a) |
|
|
42,807 |
| ||||
Registered investment companies |
|
4,659 |
(d) |
|
|
|
|
4,659 |
| ||||
Other |
|
|
|
69,287 |
(f) |
|
|
69,287 |
| ||||
Total investments |
|
$ |
47,236 |
|
$ |
378,057 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
425,293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Other pending transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(235 |
) | ||||
Plus: Other postretirement assets included in the investments of the qualified pension trust |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,114 |
| ||||
Total fair value of other postretirement assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
427,172 |
|
(a) Certain preferred stocks and fixed income debt securities (corporate, government, and securitized) are stated at fair value as determined by broker quotes.
(b) Common stocks, treasury notes and bonds, and certain preferred stocks and fixed income debt securities are stated at fair value determined by quoted market prices.
(c) The common collective trusts hold investments in accordance with stated objectives. The investment strategy of the trusts is to capture the growth potential of equity markets by replicating the performance of a specified index. Net asset value per share of the common collective trusts estimate fair value.
(d) The registered investment company is a money market mutual fund with a stable net asset value of one dollar per share.
(e) The registered investment company holds investments in domestic and international bond markets and estimates fair value using net asset value per share.
(f) The other remaining assets are U.S. municipal and foreign government bonds stated at fair value as determined by broker quotes.
(g) The unallocated insurance contract investments are recorded at contract value, which approximates fair value. The contract value represents contributions made under the contract, plus interest, less funds used to pay benefits and contract expenses, and less distributions to the master trust.
Accumulated Pension Benefit Obligation
The accumulated benefit obligation for the Businesss qualified pension plans was $171.2 million and $136.8 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
Based upon the assumptions used to measure the Businesss qualified pension and other postretirement benefit obligations at December 31, 2012, and including pension and other postretirement benefits attributable to estimated future employee service, the Business expects that benefits to be paid and the Medicare Part D subsidies to be received over the next ten years for the Business will be as follows:
|
|
Estimated Future Benefits Payments |
|
|
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Postretirement |
|
Estimated Future |
| ||||
|
|
Qualified |
|
Non-Qualified |
|
(before |
|
Medicare Subsidy |
| ||||
|
|
Pension |
|
Pension |
|
Medicare Subsidy) |
|
Receipts |
| ||||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||
Year(s) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
2013 |
|
$ |
1,422 |
|
$ |
2 |
|
$ |
297 |
|
$ |
29 |
|
2014 |
|
$ |
2,342 |
|
$ |
5 |
|
$ |
537 |
|
$ |
55 |
|
2015 |
|
$ |
3,338 |
|
$ |
4 |
|
$ |
795 |
|
$ |
83 |
|
2016 |
|
$ |
4,624 |
|
$ |
4 |
|
$ |
1,091 |
|
$ |
118 |
|
2017 |
|
$ |
6,083 |
|
$ |
21 |
|
$ |
1,406 |
|
$ |
156 |
|
2018 - 2022 |
|
$ |
36,484 |
|
$ |
266 |
|
$ |
12,193 |
|
$ |
1,491 |
|
Contributions
The Business currently expects to contribute approximately $4.3 million to qualified pension plans and approximately $0.8 million to other postretirement plans in 2013.
Actuarial Assumptions
The significant actuarial assumptions used in determining the pension PBO and the other postretirement benefit APBO as of December 31, 2012, and 2011 were as follows:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
Weighted-average discount rate: |
|
|
|
|
|
Qualified pension |
|
4.31%-4.39% |
|
5.10 |
% |
Other postretirement |
|
4.36% |
|
5.10 |
% |
Non-qualified pension |
|
3.37% |
|
4.40 |
% |
Weighted-average rate of increase in future compensation levels |
|
4.23% |
|
4.23 |
% |
TRANSMISSION BUSINESS OF ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The significant actuarial assumptions used in determining the net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs for 2012, 2011, and 2010 were as follows:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
Weighted-average discount rate: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qualified pension |
|
5.10 |
% |
5.60 |
% |
6.10% - 6.20% |
Other postretirement |
|
5.10 |
% |
5.50 |
% |
6.10% |
Non-qualified pension |
|
4.40 |
% |
4.90 |
% |
5.40% |
Weighted-average rate of increase in future compensation levels |
|
4.23 |
% |
4.23 |
% |
4.23% |
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pension assets |
|
8.50 |
% |
8.50 |
% |
8.50% |
Other postretirement non-taxable assets |
|
8.50 |
% |
7.75 |
% |
7.75% |
Other postretirement taxable assets |
|
6.50 |
% |
5.50 |
% |
5.50% |
The Businesss other postretirement benefit transition obligations were amortized over 20 years ending in 2012.
The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the Businesss December 31, 2012 APBO was 7.50% for pre-65 retirees and 7.25% for post-65 retirees for 2013, gradually decreasing each successive year until it reaches 4.75% in 2022 and beyond for both pre-65 and post-65 retirees. The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the Businesss 2012 Net Other Postretirement Benefit Cost was 7.75% for pre-65 retirees and 7.50% for post-65 retirees for 2012, gradually decreasing each successive year until it reaches 4.75% in 2022 and beyond for both pre-65 and post-65 retirees. A one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate for 2012 would have the following effects:
|
|
1 Percentage Point Increase |
|
1 Percentage Point Decrease |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
Impact on the |
|
|
|
Impact on the |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
sum of service |
|
|
|
sum of service |
| ||||
|
|
Impact on the |
|
costs and |
|
Impact on the |
|
costs and |
| ||||
2012 |
|
APBO |
|
interest cost |
|
APBO |
|
interest cost |
| ||||
|
|
Increase /(Decrease) |
| ||||||||||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
|
|
$ |
9,427 |
|
$ |
1,181 |
|
$ |
(7,392 |
) |
$ |
(909 |
) |
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003
In December 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 became law. The Act introduces a prescription drug benefit cost under Medicare (Part D), which started in 2006, as well as a federal subsidy to employers who provide a retiree prescription drug benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D.
The actuarially estimated effect of future Medicare subsidies reduced the December 31, 2012 and 2011 Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation by $9 million and $8 million, respectively, and reduced the 2012, 2011, and 2010 other postretirement benefit cost by $1.3 million, $1.1 million, and $0.9 million, respectively.
Defined Contribution Plans
Entergy sponsors the Savings Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries (System Savings Plan). The System Savings Plan is a defined contribution plan covering eligible employees of Entergy and its subsidiaries. The employing Entergy subsidiary makes matching contributions for all non-bargaining and certain bargaining employees to the System
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Savings Plan in an amount equal to 70% of the participants basic contributions, up to 6% of their eligible earnings per pay period. The 70% match is allocated to investments as directed by the employee.
Contributions to defined contribution plans attributable to the Business were $2.3 million for 2012 and $1.5 million for 2011 and 2010.
8. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Certain employees of the Business participate in Entergys stock-based compensation plans, including its stock option grants. Unless otherwise noted, the following disclosures represent the portion of the Entergy Corporation stock-based compensation plan liabilities and expenses maintained by Entergy Corporation in which the Businesss employees participated. All share-based awards granted under the Entergy stock-based compensation plans related to Entergy Corporation common stock. As such, all related equity account balances are reflected in Entergy Corporations consolidated statements of changes in equity and comprehensive income and have not been reflected in the Businesss financial statements. Accordingly, the amounts presented are not necessarily indicative of future performance and do not necessarily reflect the results that the Business would have experienced as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented. For purposes of these combined financial statements, all stock-based compensation plans and related costs are reflected in net parent investment because these costs were settled by Entergy.
Stock Options
Stock options are granted at exercise prices that equal the closing market price of Entergy Corporation common stock on the date of grant. Generally, stock options granted will become exercisable in equal amounts on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant. Unless they are forfeited previously under the terms of the grant, options expire ten years after the date of the grant if they are not exercised.
The following table includes financial information for stock options granted for the benefit of the Business for each of the years presented. The figures in the following table, and in all other tables and values in this note, reflect only employees of the Business, unless otherwise noted. The Business also recorded overhead costs derived from the allocation of stock-based compensation of shared employees of $1.5 million, $0.6 million, and $0.1 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010 respectively.
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
Compensation expense included in combined net income |
|
$ |
61 |
|
$ |
230 |
|
$ |
504 |
|
Tax benefit recognized in combined net income |
|
$ |
23 |
|
$ |
89 |
|
$ |
194 |
|
Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets |
|
$ |
34 |
|
$ |
113 |
|
$ |
299 |
|
The fair value of the stock option grants is determined by considering factors such as lack of marketability, stock retention requirements, and regulatory restrictions on exercisability. The stock option weighted-average assumptions used in determining the fair values are as follows:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
Stock price volatility |
|
25.11 |
% |
24.25 |
% |
25.73 |
% | |||
Expected term in years |
|
6.55 |
% |
6.64 |
|
5.46 |
| |||
Risk-free interest rate |
|
1.22 |
% |
2.70 |
% |
2.57 |
% | |||
Dividend yield |
|
4.50 |
% |
4.20 |
% |
3.74 |
% | |||
Dividend payment per share |
|
$ |
3.32 |
|
$ |
3.32 |
|
$ |
3.24 |
|
Stock price volatility is calculated based upon the weekly public stock price volatility of Entergy Corporation common stock over the last four to five years. The expected term of the options is based upon historical option exercises and the weighted
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
average life of options when exercised and the estimated weighted average life of all vested but unexercised options. In 2008, Entergy implemented stock ownership guidelines for its senior executive officers. These guidelines require an executive officer to own shares of Entergy common stock equal to a specified multiple of his or her salary. Until an executive officer achieves this ownership position the executive officer is required to retain 75% of the after-tax net profit upon exercise of the option to be held in Entergy Corporation common stock. The reduction in fair value of the stock options due to this restriction is based upon an estimate of the call option value of the reinvested gain discounted to present value over the applicable reinvestment period.
A summary of stock option activity for stock options granted to the Businesss employees for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, and changes during the years are presented below. This table reflects the most recent estimates of stock options granted to the Businesss employees:
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
Weighted- |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Aggregate |
|
Average |
| ||
|
|
Number |
|
Exercise |
|
Intrinsic |
|
Contractual |
| ||
|
|
of Options |
|
Price |
|
Value |
|
Life |
| ||
Options outstanding as of January 1, 2012 |
|
202,754 |
|
$ |
74.14 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Options granted |
|
7,500 |
|
71.30 |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Options exercised |
|
(40,323 |
) |
42.30 |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Options outstanding as of December 31, 2012 |
|
169,931 |
|
81.57 |
|
$ |
|
|
4.19 years |
| |
Options exercisable as of December 31, 2012 |
|
155,296 |
|
82.34 |
|
|
|
3.81 years |
| ||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2012 |
|
9.42 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the year was $11.48 for 2011 and $11.95 for 2010. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $1.1 million during 2012, $1.1 million during 2011, and $0.2 million during 2010. The intrinsic value, which has no effect on net income, of the stock options exercised is calculated by the difference in Entergy Corporations common stock price on the date of exercise and the exercise price of the stock options granted. Because Entergys year-end stock price is less than the weighted average exercise price, the aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options held by the Businesss employees at December 31, 2012 was zero. The intrinsic value of in the money stock options held by the Businesss employees is $0.3 million as of December 31, 2012. The Business recognizes compensation cost over the vesting period of the options based on their grant-date fair value. The total fair value of options held by the Businesss employees that vested was approximately $0.1 million during 2012, $0.3 million during 2011, and $0.4 million during 2010.
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2012:
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
Weighted-Avg. |
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
Weighted- |
|
Exercisable |
|
Weighted- |
| ||
Range of |
|
As of |
|
Contractual |
|
Avg. exercise |
|
As of |
|
Avg. exercise |
| ||
Exercise Prices |
|
12/31/2012 |
|
Life-Yrs. |
|
Price |
|
12/31/2012 |
|
Price |
| ||
$37 - $50.99 |
|
14,301 |
|
0.1 |
|
$ |
44.45 |
|
14,301 |
|
$ |
44.45 |
|
$51 - $64.99 |
|
9,518 |
|
1.2 |
|
$ |
58.60 |
|
9,518 |
|
$ |
58.60 |
|
$65 - $78.99 |
|
72,809 |
|
3.4 |
|
$ |
72.33 |
|
58,174 |
|
$ |
72.04 |
|
$79 - $91.99 |
|
32,303 |
|
4.1 |
|
$ |
91.82 |
|
32,303 |
|
$ |
91.82 |
|
$92 - $108.20 |
|
41,000 |
|
5.1 |
|
$ |
108.20 |
|
41,000 |
|
$ |
108.20 |
|
$37 - $108.20 |
|
169,931 |
|
3.3 |
|
$ |
81.57 |
|
155,296 |
|
$ |
82.34 |
|
Stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2012 not yet recognized is approximately $0.2 million and is expected to be recognized on a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.
Restricted Stock Awards
In January 2012, the Business granted 13,350 restricted stock awards under the 2011 Equity Ownership and Long-term Cash Incentive Plan for the benefit of the Business. The grants were made effective as of January 26, 2012 and were valued at $71.30 per share, which was the closing price of Entergys common stock on that date. One-third of the restricted stock awards will vest upon each anniversary of the grant date and are expensed ratably over the three year vesting period. Shares of restricted stock have the same dividend and voting rights as other common stock and are considered issued and outstanding shares of Entergy upon vesting.
The following table includes financial information for restricted stock for the twelve months ended December 31, for each of the years presented:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Compensation expense included in net income |
|
$ |
379 |
|
$ |
75 |
|
Tax benefit recognized in net income |
|
145 |
|
29 |
| ||
Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets |
|
67 |
|
13 |
| ||
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contingent Obligations
The Business is subject to a number of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as other factors and conditions that potentially subject it to environmental, litigation, and other risks. Exposure to such risks is periodically evaluated and provisions are provided for those matters where a loss is considered probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
US GAAP. The adequacy of loss provisions can be significantly affected by external events or conditions that can be unpredictable; thus, the ultimate outcome of such matters could materially affect the combined financial statements.
The Business is involved in a number of legal, regulatory, labor-related, and tax proceedings before various courts, regulatory commissions, and governmental agencies in the ordinary course of business. While management is unable to predict the outcome of such proceedings, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material effect on the Businesss results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. We discuss regulatory proceedings in Note 3 to the financial statements.
Conventional Property Insurance
Entergys conventional property insurance program provides coverage of up to $400 million on an Entergy system-wide basis for all operational perils (direct physical loss or damage due to machinery breakdown, electrical failure, fire, lightning, hail, or explosion) on an each and every loss basis; up to $400 million in coverage for certain natural perils (direct physical loss or damage due to earthquake, tsunami, and flood) on an annual aggregate basis; up to $125 million for certain other natural perils (direct physical loss or damage due to a named windstorm and associated storm surge) on an annual aggregate basis; and up to $400 million in coverage for all other natural perils not previously stated (direct physical loss or damage due to a tornado, ice storm, or any other natural peril except named windstorm and associated storm surge, earthquake, tsunami, and flood) on an each and every loss basis. The coverage is subject to a $40 million self-insured retention per occurrence for the natural perils of named windstorm and associated storm surge, earthquake, flood, and tsunami; and a $20 million self-insured retention per occurrence for operational perils and all other natural perils not previously stated, which includes tornado and ice storm, but excludes named windstorm and associated storm surge, earthquake, tsunami, and flood.
Transmission substations over $5 million in value are covered property under Entergys conventional property insurance, while above-ground transmission lines, poles, and towers are excluded. Entergy also purchases $300 million in terrorism insurance coverage for its conventional property. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2007 created a government program that provides for up to $100 billion in coverage in excess of existing coverage for a terrorist event.
Leases
As of December 31, 2012, the Business had noncancelable operating leases for buildings and fleets of vehicles, specifically attributed to the Business, with minimum lease payments as follows:
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |
2013 |
|
$ |
4,053 |
|
2014 |
|
3,881 |
| |
2015 |
|
3,116 |
| |
2016 |
|
2,534 |
| |
2017 and thereafter |
|
4,551 |
| |
Total minimum rentals |
|
$ |
18,135 |
|
Total rental expenses for all leases amounted to $16.6 million in 2012, $18.1 million in 2011, and $17.2 million in 2010. Rental expense includes an allocation for shared property.
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
10. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Reportable segments are identified based on the criteria set forth by the FASB regarding disclosures about segments of an enterprise. Reportable segments are determined based primarily on the regulatory environment of operations, geography, and the business activities performed to earn revenues and incur expenses. During the periods presented herein, the Business operated solely as one reportable business segment. The Business is managed on an integrated basis. Historically, Entergy has viewed its Utility operations as one business segment; therefore this presentation is consistent with the historical presentation of Entergys reportable segments.
Geographic Areas
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Business generated no revenue from outside of the United States. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 the business had no long-lived assets located outside of the United States.
Exhibit 99.2
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED INFORMATION
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements (which we refer to as the pro forma financial statements) combine the historical consolidated financial statements of ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) and the historical combined financial statements of the Transmission Business of Entergy Corporation (Entergy) to illustrate the effect of the merger of the Entergy Transmission Business into ITC. The pro forma financial statements were based on and should be read in conjunction with:
· |
accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma financial statements; |
|
|
· |
ITCs consolidated financial statements included in ITCs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012; and |
|
|
· |
Entergys Transmission Businesss combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the notes relating thereto included in this Form 8-K. |
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations (which we refer to as the pro forma statement of operations) for the year ended December 31, 2012, give effect to the merger as if it occurred on January 1, 2012. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet (which we refer to as the pro forma balance sheet) as of December 31, 2012, gives effect to the merger as if it occurred on December 31, 2012.
The pro forma financial statements have been presented for informational purposes only and are not indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the merger had been consummated on the dates indicated, nor are indicative of any future operating results or financial position of the combined business. The results of operations and cash flows of the acquired business reflect its existing state and local jurisdictional rate regulation as a component of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc. and Entergy Texas, Inc. (collectively, the Utility Operating Companies), as compared to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rate regulation expected for Entergys Transmission Business under ITCs ownership. The pro forma financial statements do not reflect the impact of transitioning Entergys Transmission Business to FERC rate regulation under ITC ownership.
The merger has not been consummated as of the date of the preparation of these pro forma financial statements and there can be no assurances that the merger will be consummated.
ITC AND ENTERGYS TRANSMISSION BUSINESS
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
Entergys |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
Transmission |
|
to Entergys |
|
Entergy |
|
Acquisition and |
|
|
| ||||||
|
|
ITC |
|
Business |
|
Transmission |
|
Transmission |
|
Related Pro Forma |
|
Pro Forma |
| ||||||
(in thousands) |
|
(Historical) (a) |
|
(Historical) (a) |
|
Business (b) |
|
Business |
|
Adjustments (c) |
|
Combined (d) |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
26,187 |
|
$ |
1,237 |
|
$ |
(1,237 |
)(e) |
$ |
|
|
40,000 |
(f) |
$ |
66,187 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Accounts receivable (net) |
|
72,192 |
|
25,222 |
|
(25,222 |
)(e) |
|
|
58,907 |
(g) |
131,099 |
| ||||||
Inventory |
|
37,357 |
|
38,071 |
|
|
|
38,071 |
|
|
|
75,428 |
| ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
|
23,014 |
|
27,126 |
|
|
|
27,126 |
|
|
|
50,140 |
| ||||||
Regulatory assets - revenue accruals, including accrued interest |
|
7,489 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,489 |
| ||||||
Other |
|
31,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,987 |
| ||||||
Total current assets |
|
198,226 |
|
91,656 |
|
(26,459 |
) |
65,197 |
|
98,907 |
|
362,330 |
| ||||||
Property, plant and equipment (net) |
|
4,134,579 |
|
3,971,510 |
|
(52,106 |
)(e) |
3,919,404 |
|
|
|
8,053,983 |
| ||||||
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Goodwill |
|
950,163 |
|
38,494 |
|
(38,494 |
)(g) |
|
|
2,809,456 |
(g) |
3,759,619 |
| ||||||
Intangible assets (net) |
|
48,492 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,492 |
| ||||||
Other regulatory assets |
|
180,378 |
|
301,973 |
|
(62,457 |
)(e) |
239,516 |
|
|
|
419,894 |
| ||||||
Deferred financing fees (net) |
|
19,293 |
|
|
|
13,500 |
(f) |
13,500 |
|
7,058 |
(f) |
39,851 |
| ||||||
Other |
|
33,678 |
|
5,369 |
|
|
|
5,369 |
|
|
|
39,047 |
| ||||||
Total other assets |
|
1,232,004 |
|
345,836 |
|
(87,451 |
) |
258,385 |
|
2,816,514 |
|
4,306,903 |
| ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
$ |
5,564,809 |
|
$ |
4,409,002 |
|
$ |
166,016 |
|
$ |
4,242,986 |
|
$ |
2,915,421 |
|
$ |
12,723,216 |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
123,022 |
|
$ |
45,955 |
|
$ |
(8,815 |
)(e) |
$ |
37,140 |
|
|
|
160,162 |
| ||
Accrued payroll |
|
20,740 |
|
10,333 |
|
|
|
10,333 |
|
|
|
31,073 |
| ||||||
Accrued interest |
|
44,708 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,708 |
| ||||||
Accrued taxes |
|
28,117 |
|
31,637 |
|
(31,637 |
)(e) |
|
|
|
|
28,117 |
| ||||||
Regulatory liabilities - revenue deferrals, including accrued interest |
|
53,763 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,763 |
| ||||||
Refundable deposits from generators for transmission network upgrades |
|
40,745 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,745 |
| ||||||
Debt maturing within one year |
|
651,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
651,929 |
| ||||||
Other |
|
40,287 |
|
11,826 |
|
(4,400 |
)(e) |
7,426 |
|
48,466 |
(h) |
103,237 |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,058 |
(f) |
|
| ||||||
Total current liabilities |
|
1,003,311 |
|
99,751 |
|
(44,852 |
) |
54,899 |
|
55,254 |
|
1,113,734 |
| ||||||
Accrued pension and other postretirement liabilities |
|
53,243 |
|
131,039 |
|
(44,143 |
)(e) |
86,896 |
|
|
|
140,139 |
| ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
|
460,072 |
|
1,046,575 |
|
(3,729 |
)(e) |
1,042,846 |
|
(18,726 |
)(i) |
1,484,192 |
| ||||||
Regulatory liabilities - revenue deferrals, including accrued interest |
|
28,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,613 |
| ||||||
Regulatory liabilities - accrued asset removal costs |
|
75,477 |
|
67,585 |
|
|
|
67,585 |
|
|
|
143,062 |
| ||||||
Refundable deposits from generators for transmission network upgrades |
|
7,623 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,623 |
| ||||||
Other |
|
26,317 |
|
46,027 |
|
|
|
46,027 |
|
|
|
72,344 |
| ||||||
Long-term debt |
|
2,495,298 |
|
|
|
1,775,000 |
(f) |
1,775,000 |
|
740,000 |
(f) |
5,010,298 |
| ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Common stock |
|
989,334 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,043,132 |
(j) |
4,741,259 |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(291,207 |
)(m) |
|
| ||||||
Net parent investment |
|
|
|
3,022,214 |
|
(1,852,481 |
)(n) |
1,169,733 |
|
(1,169,733 |
)(n) |
|
| ||||||
Retained earnings |
|
443,569 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(408,793 |
)(m) |
|
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,776 |
)(l) |
|
| ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
(18,048 |
) |
(4,189 |
) |
4,189 |
(k) |
|
|
|
|
(18,048 |
) | ||||||
Total stockholders equity |
|
1,414,855 |
|
3,018,025 |
|
(1,848,292 |
) |
1,169,733 |
|
2,138,623 |
|
4,723,211 |
| ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
$ |
5,564,809 |
|
$ |
4,409,002 |
|
$ |
(166,016 |
) |
$ |
4,242,986 |
|
$ |
2,915,421 |
|
$ |
12,723,216 |
|
See notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements.
ITC AND ENTERGYS TRANSMISSION BUSINESS
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
Entergys |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
Transmission |
|
to Entergys |
|
Entergy |
|
Acquisition and |
|
|
| ||||
|
|
ITC |
|
Business |
|
Transmission |
|
Transmission |
|
Related Pro Forma |
|
Pro Forma |
| ||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) |
|
(Historical) (a) |
|
(Historical) (a) |
|
Business (b) |
|
Business |
|
Adjustments (c) |
|
Combined (d) |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
OPERATING REVENUES |
|
$ |
830,535 |
|
$ |
639,961 |
|
5,983 |
(i) |
$ |
645,944 |
|
|
|
$ |
1,476,479 |
|
OPERATING EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operation and maintenance |
|
121,941 |
|
123,536 |
|
|
|
123,536 |
|
|
|
245,477 |
| ||||
General and administrative |
|
112,091 |
|
90,367 |
|
(9,009 |
)(e) |
81,358 |
|
(19,534 |
)(h) |
173,915 |
| ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
106,512 |
|
147,384 |
|
(11,780 |
)(e) |
135,604 |
|
|
|
242,116 |
| ||||
Taxes other than income taxes |
|
59,701 |
|
49,286 |
|
|
|
49,286 |
|
|
|
108,987 |
| ||||
Other operating income and expense-net |
|
(769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(769 |
) | ||||
Total operating expenses |
|
399,476 |
|
410,573 |
|
(20,789 |
) |
389,784 |
|
(19,534 |
) |
769,726 |
| ||||
OPERATING INCOME |
|
431,059 |
|
229,388 |
|
26,772 |
|
256,160 |
|
19,534 |
|
706,753 |
| ||||
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Interest expense |
|
155,734 |
|
79,166 |
|
(6,779 |
)(f) |
72,387 |
|
38,076 |
(f) |
266,197 |
| ||||
Allowance for equity funds used in construction |
|
(23,000 |
) |
(10,754 |
) |
|
|
(10,754 |
) |
|
|
(33,754 |
) | ||||
Other income |
|
(2,401 |
) |
(3,056 |
) |
|
|
3,056 |
|
|
|
(5,457 |
) | ||||
Other expense |
|
4,218 |
|
1,576 |
|
|
|
1,576 |
|
|
|
5,794 |
| ||||
Total other expenses (income) |
|
134,551 |
|
66,932 |
|
(6,779 |
) |
60,153 |
|
38,076 |
|
232,780 |
| ||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
|
296,508 |
|
162,456 |
|
33,551 |
|
196,007 |
|
(18,542 |
) |
473,973 |
| ||||
INCOME TAX PROVISION |
|
108,632 |
|
51,707 |
|
21,138 |
(i) |
72,845 |
|
(6,490 |
)(i) |
174,987 |
| ||||
NET INCOME |
|
187,876 |
|
110,749 |
|
12,413 |
|
123,162 |
|
(12,052 |
) |
298,986 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding (Note 6): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic |
|
50,820,838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
104,212,536 |
| ||||
Diluted |
|
51,563,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
104,967,216 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic earnings per common share (Note 6) |
|
$ |
3.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2.87 |
| ||
Diluted earnings per common share (Note 6) |
|
$ |
3.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2.85 |
| ||
See notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements.
ITC AND ENTERGYS TRANSMISSION BUSINESS NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Description of the Merger
As of December 4, 2011, Entergy and ITC executed definitive agreements under which Entergy will separate and then merge its electric transmission business with a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC.
Entergys Transmission Business consists of the Entergy transmission system, which comprises approximately 15,400 circuit miles of 69kV to 500kV transmission lines and approximately 1,400 substations over a 114,000-square mile service territory. The Entergy transmission system spans portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas.
The terms of the transaction agreements call for Entergy to separate its electric transmission business into a newly-formed entity, Mid South TransCo LLC (TransCo), and TransCos subsidiaries, and distribute the equity interests in TransCo (excluding any equity interests in TransCo to be contributed to an exchange trust in the event Entergy makes the exchange trust election) to Entergys shareholders in the form of a tax-free spin-off or split-off exchange offer or a combination of both. TransCo will then merge with a newly-created merger subsidiary of ITC in an all-stock, Reverse Morris Trust transaction, and will survive the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC. Prior to the merger, under the terms of the merger agreement, ITC may, in ITCs sole discretion, elect to (i) pay a $700 million one-time special dividend to its pre-merger shareholders, (ii) repurchase $700 million of ITC common stock or (iii) undertake a combination of both (not to exceed $700 million in the aggregate). Such election is referred to as the ITC recapitalization. The ITC recapitalization is expected to be funded by approximately $740 million of debt securities issued by ITC prior to the merger with the remaining $40 million to be used for general corporate purposes and payment of transaction-related costs. As a result of and immediately following the merger, Entergy shareholders (and, if applicable, the exchange trust) will collectively own approximately 50.1% of ITC common stock on a fully diluted basis, and existing ITC shareholders will collectively own approximately 49.9% of ITC common stock on a fully diluted basis (subject to adjustment in limited circumstances as provided in the merger agreement and excluding any ITC equity awards issued to employees of Entergys Transmission Business who become employees of TransCo). In no event will Entergy shareholders (and, if applicable, the exchange trust) hold less than 50.1% of the outstanding common stock of ITC immediately after the merger. In addition, Entergy will receive senior securities of TransCo and gross cash proceeds from indebtedness that will be incurred by TransCo and its subsidiaries prior to the merger in an aggregate amount of $1.775 billion. This indebtedness will be assumed by ITC. Entergy expects that these proceeds will be used to reduce outstanding Entergy or Utility Operating Company debt or for other corporate purposes.
Upon completion of the merger, Entergy equity-based awards held by employees of Entergys Transmission Business will generally convert to equivalent ITC equity-based awards, after giving effect to an equity exchange ratio. As defined in the employee matters agreement, the equity exchange ratio is defined as the quotient of (i) the per share closing trading price of Entergy common stock trading in the Regular Way trading market on the NYSE on the day before the distribution date and (ii) the per share closing trading price of ITC common stock trading on the NYSE on the closing date of the merger. For purposes of the per share trading prices for the pro forma financial statements, April 1, 2013(1) has been used as both the distribution and closing date.
Completion of the merger is expected in 2013 subject to the satisfaction of specified closing conditions, including the necessary approvals of Entergys retail regulators, the FERC and ITCs shareholders. There can be no assurance the merger will be consummated.
(1) April 1, 2013 share price was used as a reasonable date prior to the filing of the Form 8-K.
Note 2. Basis of Pro Forma Presentation
The pro forma financial statements were derived from historical consolidated financial statements of ITC and the historical combined financial statements of Entergys Transmission Business. Certain reclassifications have been made to Entergys Transmission Business financial statements to conform to ITCs historical presentation.
The historical consolidated financial statements have been adjusted in the pro forma financial statements to give effect to pro forma events that are (1) directly attributable to the merger, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the pro forma statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. The pro forma financial statements reflect the impact of:
· the assets and liabilities of Entergys Transmission Business that will not be transferred to ITC pursuant to the separation agreement;
· the issuance of 53,031,135 shares of ITC common stock to the shareholders of Entergy in connection with the merger and the issuance of 120,900 shares of ITC common stock as replacement awards for Entergy equity-based awards held by employees of Entergys Transmission Business;
· the additional indebtedness to be incurred with the related financing transactions;
· the recapitalization which will take the form of one of the following: (i) a one-time special dividend payable to pre-merger ITC shareholders or (ii) a share repurchase of ITC common stock, or (iii) a combination of a one-time special dividend and share repurchase of ITC common stock; and
· other adjustments described in the notes to this section.
The following matters have not been reflected in the pro forma financial statements as they do not meet the aforementioned criteria:
· Fair value adjustments for assets or liabilities subject to rate-setting provisions for Entergys regulated entities operating Entergys Transmission Business. These operations are subject to the rate-setting authority of the FERC and other local regulators. The rate-setting and cost recovery provisions currently in place for Entergys Transmission Business regulated operations provide revenues derived from costs including a return on investment of assets and liabilities included in rate base. The fair values of Entergys Transmission Business assets and liabilities subject to these rate-setting provisions approximate their carrying values and therefore the pro forma financial statements do not reflect any net adjustments related to these amounts.
· Cost savings (or associated costs to achieve such savings) from operating efficiencies, synergies or other restructuring that could result from the merger. The timing and effect of actions associated with integration are currently uncertain.
· Adjustments to the operating expenses recorded in Entergys Transmission Business historical financial statements associated with Entergys Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) integration of $7.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.
· The $250.0 million unsecured, unguaranteed term loan credit agreements entered into by ITC Holdings on February 15, 2013, under which ITC Holdings borrowed $100.0 million. The proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including the repayments of borrowings under the ITC Holdings revolving credit agreements. The term loan is scheduled to mature on December 31, 2013 and was unrelated to the transaction financings.
· The $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.09% First Mortgage Bonds, Series F, due 2043 issued by ITC Midwest LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings) on April 4, 2013, the proceeds of which were used to refinance existing indebtedness, partially fund capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes and was unrelated to the transaction financings.
The transaction is being accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations with ITC as the acquirer for accounting purposes. Accordingly, ITCs cost to acquire Entergys Transmission Business will be allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values on the date the merger is completed. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total estimated
consideration transferred is allocated to Entergys Transmission Business net tangible and intangible assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values as of the date of consummation of the merger. The pro forma adjustments included herein may be revised as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed. See Note 4 Estimated Consideration Transferred and Preliminary Allocation of Consideration Transferred below for the estimate of the consideration transferred allocation.
Note 3. Significant Accounting Policies
Based upon ITCs initial review of the summary of significant accounting policies for Entergys Transmission Business, as disclosed in the notes to the combined financial statements included in this Form 8-K, as well as preliminary discussions with the management of Entergys Transmission Business, the pro forma combined consolidated financial statements assume there will be no significant adjustments necessary to conform Entergys Transmission Business accounting policies to ITCs accounting policies. Upon completion of the merger and a more comprehensive comparison and assessment, differences may be identified that would necessitate changes to Entergys Transmission Business future accounting policies and such changes could result in material differences in future reported results of operations and financial position for Entergys Transmission Business operations as compared to historically reported amounts.
Note 4. Estimated Consideration Transferred and Preliminary Allocation of Consideration Transferred
Entergy shareholders (and, if applicable, the exchange trust) are to receive approximately 50.1% of ITCs common stock on a fully diluted basis in connection with the merger. In no event will Entergy shareholders (and, if applicable, the exchange trust) hold less than 50.1% of the outstanding common stock of ITC immediately after the merger. The preliminary consideration transferred was computed using the number of shares of ITC common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2012, adjusted for the 50.1% ownership of Entergy as follows (dollars in thousands):
|
|
Number of |
|
Total |
| |
Issuance of ITC common stock to Entergys shareholders |
|
53,031,135 |
|
$ |
4,036,862 |
|
Issuance of ITC equity awards to replace existing earned equity awards of Entergys Transmission Business |
|
120,900 |
|
1,235 |
| |
Transactional cash (Note 5(g)) |
|
|
|
(58,908 |
) | |
Total estimated consideration transferred |
|
|
|
$ |
3,979,189 |
|
|
|
Preliminary |
| |
Current assets |
|
$ |
65,197 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
3,919,404 |
| |
Goodwill |
|
2,809,456 |
| |
Other long-term assets, excluding goodwill |
|
258,385 |
| |
Total assets |
|
7,052,442 |
| |
Current liabilities |
|
54,899 |
| |
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities |
|
1,234,354 |
| |
Long-term debt (assumed by ITCNote 5(f)) |
|
1,775,000 |
| |
Total liabilities |
|
3,073,253 |
| |
Total estimated consideration transferred |
|
$ |
3,979,189 |
|
The estimated fair value of the shares of ITC common stock issued to Entergy shareholders of $76.12 per share was based on the number of shares issued multiplied by the closing price of ITC common stock ($89.52 on April 1, 2013), adjusted by $13.40 per share for the effects of the $700 million one-time special dividend as described in Note 1, Description of the Merger, as if that dividend were paid on ITCs outstanding shares of common stock at December 31, 2012 that were eligible for dividends. For purposes of these pro forma financial statements, it has been assumed that the ITC recapitalization will take the form of a one-time special dividend. Additionally, the preliminary consideration transferred reflects the total estimated fair value of Entergys Transmission Business share-based compensation awards outstanding as of December 31, 2012, converted to ITC common shares based on the equity exchange ratio (described in Note 5(j), Common Stock below). If ITC were to effectuate its recapitalization in the form of a repurchase of ITC common stock outstanding prior to the closing date instead of the one-time special dividend as described above, the total estimated consideration transferred would approximate the same amount, $3,979.2 million, assuming the share repurchase was effectuated at the closing price of ITC common stock of $89.52 on April 1, 2013 multiplied by the number of shares expected to be issued after the $700 million repurchase.
The final allocation of the consideration transferred will be determined after the merger is completed and after completion of a final analysis to determine the fair values of Entergys Transmission Business assets and liabilities as of the date of consummation of the merger. Accordingly, the final acquisition accounting adjustments may be materially different from the pro forma adjustments presented in this document.
The consideration transferred will fluctuate with the market price of ITCs common stock until it is reflected on an actual basis when the merger is completed. An increase or decrease of 29% in ITCs common share price from the price used above would increase or decrease the consideration transferred by approximately $1,366.8 million. Assessing sensitivity at 29% rate of change is consistent with the differential between the most recent 52-week high and low closing prices of ITCs common stock.
Note 5. Pro Forma Adjustments to Financial Statements
The pro forma adjustments included in the pro forma financial statements are as follows:
(a) ITC and Entergys Transmission Business historical presentationCertain financial statement line items or components of financial statement line items included in Entergys Transmission Business historical presentation have been reclassified to conform to ITCs historical presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on the historical operating income, net income or total equity reported by Entergys Transmission Business. The adjustments to total assets and liabilities were not material to Entergys Transmission Business balance sheet.
(b) Adjustments to Entergys Transmission BusinessPursuant to the separation agreement, certain adjustments are required to accurately reflect the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Entergys Transmission Business, including the issuance of long-term debt by Entergys Transmission Business to be assumed.
(c) Acquisition and Related Pro Forma AdjustmentsAdjustments were made to ITCs historical financial information in addition to the As Adjusted Entergys Transmission Business financial information. These adjustments reflect the effects of the acquisition, including the one-time special dividend and the issuance of common stock.
(d) Pro Forma CombinedRepresents the total of the ITC (Historical) column, the As Adjusted Entergys Transmission Business column and the Acquisition and Related Pro Forma Adjustments column.
(e) Assets and Liabilities Not TransferredPursuant to the separation agreement, certain assets and liabilities of Entergys Transmission Business will not be transferred to ITC and will be retained by Entergy. The pro forma balance sheet includes the following pro forma adjustments to reflect assets, liabilities and associated deferred taxes not transferred to ITC pursuant to the separation agreement (in thousands):
|
|
As of |
| |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
(1,237 |
) |
Accounts receivable (net) |
|
(25,222 |
) | |
Property, plant and equipment (net) (1) |
|
(52,106 |
) | |
Other regulatory assets (2) |
|
(62,457 |
) | |
Total assets |
|
$ |
(141,022 |
) |
Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
|
$ |
(13,215 |
) |
Accrued taxes |
|
(31,637 |
) | |
Accrued pension and other postretirement liabilities (2) |
|
(44,143 |
) | |
Deferred income taxes |
|
(3,729 |
) | |
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
(92,724 |
) |
Net Assets Not Transferred |
|
$ |
(48,298 |
) |
(1) The pro forma statements of operations include pro forma adjustments to depreciation and amortization expense of $11.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 to reflect a decrease in ongoing depreciation expense for the assets not transferred.
(2) As the combined company will not have responsibility for the inactive and retired employees under the previous Entergy pension plan pursuant to the employee matters agreement, the pro forma statements of operations include pro forma adjustments to general and administrative expenses of $9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 to reflect a decrease in the ongoing expense relating to these employees.
(f) DebtAs described in Note 1, Description of the Merger, the pro forma balance sheet includes a $1.775 billion adjustment and a $740 million adjustment made within the As Adjusted Entergys Transmission Business and the Pro Forma Combined, respectively, that are described below.
Prior to the closing of the merger, Entergys Transmission Business is expected to obtain an additional $1.775 billion in debt financing that will be assumed by ITC, consisting of $1.2 billion of bridge facilities of newly formed subsidiaries of the Utility Operating Companies (the TransCo Subs Financing) and $575 million of TransCo debt securities. The $1.775 billion is a liability to be assumed by ITC in the transaction. The pro forma balance sheet includes a pro forma adjustment to record deferred financing fees of $13.5 million related to the TransCo Subs Financing of $1.2 billion, which will be paid by Entergys Transmission Business.
Additionally, $740 million of new ITC debt is expected to be issued, with $40 million recorded as an increase to cash to be used for general corporate purposes and payment of transaction-related costs and $700 million to be used to finance the recapitalization of ITC, described below in Note 5(m) Recapitalization. The $7.1 million of deferred financing fees to be paid by ITC is included as an increase to deferred financing fees and other current liabilities.
The pro forma statements of operations include a pro forma adjustment of $6.8 million to interest expense related to Entergys Transmission Business for the $1.775 billion in debt financing for a total interest expense of $72.4 million for the year
ended December 31, 2012. Additionally, the pro forma statements of operations include a pro forma adjustment of $38.1 million to interest expense related to the $740 million of new ITC debt for the year ended December 31, 2012. An interest rate of 5.05% was used to calculate the pro forma interest expense on the new ITC debt of $740 million as well as the TransCo debt securities to be assumed by ITC of $575 million and an interest rate of 3.50% was used to calculate the pro forma interest expense on the TransCo Subs Financing of $1.2 billion to be assumed by ITC. The interest rates are based on a 10-year forward U.S. Treasury Bond estimate plus an applicable credit spread for both senior secured and unsecured notes for ITC and its subsidiaries. The effect of a 0.125% change in interest rates would result in an annual change in the interest expense adjustment of approximately $3.1 million.
(g) GoodwillThe pro forma balance sheet includes a preliminary estimate of goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of consideration transferred over the estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in addition to an adjustment to remove Entergys Transmission Business existing goodwill balance of $38.5 million. The consideration transferred of $3,979.2 million includes: (1) ITC common stock issued to Entergy; (2) ITC equity awards issued to replace existing earned awards of Entergys Transmission Business; and (3) a reduction for transactional cash (recorded as an increase to accounts receivable of $58.9 million). The amount of transactional cash paid to ITC from Entergy is equal to the balance of Entergys Transmission Business customer deposits and accounts payable related to capital assets. The transactional cash is expected to be paid at or shortly after the closing of the transaction and is recorded in accounts receivable on the pro forma balance sheet.
Total estimated consideration transferred (Note 4) |
|
$ |
3,979,189 |
|
Less: Fair value of net assets assumed by ITC |
|
(1,169,733 |
) | |
Estimated goodwill from acquisition |
|
$ |
2,809,456 |
|
(h) Merger Transaction CostsThe pro forma balance sheet includes a pro forma adjustment to reflect ITCs estimated merger transaction costs for periods subsequent to December 31, 2012 of $48.5 million. Merger transaction costs primarily include costs related to investment banking, legal, accounting, and consulting services.
The pro forma statements of operations includes the pro forma adjustment to eliminate the merger transaction costs incurred by ITC of $19.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Entergys Transmission Business has not recorded any merger transaction costs in its historical financial statements. ITCs estimated merger transaction costs have been excluded from the pro forma statements of operations as they reflect non-recurring charges not expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results.
(i) Income TaxesThe pro forma balance sheet includes a pro forma adjustment to reflect the estimated deferred income tax impact of $16.9 million for merger transaction costs (as described in Note 5(h) Merger Transaction Costs) and $1.8 million for accelerated vesting of share-based awards (as described in Note 5(j) Common Stock), based on the federal statutory rate of 35%.
The total pro forma adjustment for income taxes in the pro forma statements of operations is $14.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The pro forma adjustments are tax-effected at the federal statutory rate of 35%.
Included in the $14.6 million of adjustments to the pro forma income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012 is an adjustment to Entergys Transmission Business to increase the income tax provision by $9.4 million and to increase revenues by $6.0 million. As described in Note 8 in the condensed combined financial statements of Entergys
Transmission Business for the year ended December 31, 2012 included elsewhere in this Form 8-K, in June 2012 Entergy settled an uncertain tax position that was recorded as an income tax benefit and a reduction to operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012. These items were adjusted from the pro forma income statement as the items are not expected to have a continuing impact.
(j) Common StockThe total adjustments to common stock of $4,043.1 million consist of the following items:
· An adjustment to common stock of $4,036.9 million related to the issuance of 53,031,135 shares of ITC common stock to the shareholders of Entergy (and, if applicable, the exchange trust) in order to receive approximately 50.1% of the shares of pro forma ITC as described in Note 4.
· An adjustment to common stock of $1.2 million for 120,900 shares related to the issuance of ITC equity awards (as authorized by the proposed amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as noted above under Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders and described in Note 4) to replace existing awards, held by employees of Entergys Transmission Business as described in Note 1, Description of the Merger. For the replacement awards, each Entergy share award held by an employee of Entergys Transmission Business will be converted to an ITC equity award. The fair value of the replacement awards which are considered vested under Entergys share-based compensation plans at the effective time of the merger has been attributed to pre-combination service and reflected in the consideration transferred. Unvested share-based awards are considered post-combination service. These estimates are preliminary, subject to change and could vary materially from the actual adjustments at the time the merger is completed, driven by various factors including changes in ITC and Entergy share prices as compared to April 1, 2013 share prices that were used for purposes of determining these pro forma adjustments.
· An adjustment to common stock of $5.0 million related to the impact of the accelerated vesting of certain share based awards. In accordance with our Second Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan, the vesting period for certain grants issued to ITC employees prior to December 4, 2011 will be accelerated upon the transfer of shares in connection with the merger transaction.
(k) Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossThe pro forma balance sheet reflects the elimination of the historical accumulated other comprehensive loss of Entergys Transmission Business.
(l) Retained EarningsThe pro forma balance sheet adjustment to retained earnings of $34.8 million consists of $31.5 million related to the estimated merger transaction costs (net of tax) (as described in Note 5(h) Merger Transaction Costs) and $3.3 million related to the accelerated vesting of ITC common stock (net of tax) (as described in Note 5(j) Common Stock).
(m) RecapitalizationITCs $700 million recapitalization described in Note 1, Description of the Merger, may take the form of a one-time special dividend to ITCs pre-merger shareholders, a repurchase of ITC common stock from its shareholders, or a combination of a one-time special dividend and share repurchase. For purposes of these pro forma financial statements, we have assumed that the recapitalization will take the form of a one-time special dividend of $700 million, which is reflected as a reduction to common stock and retained earnings of $291.2 million and $408.8 million, respectively. If ITCs $700 million recapitalization were to take the form of a share repurchase, the pro forma financial statements would reflect a reduction in common stock of $700 million. The impact of effectuating a share repurchase instead of a one-time special dividend on pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share is described in Note 6, Common Stock Shares Outstanding.
(n) Net Parent InvestmentThe pro forma balance sheet reflects the adjustment to eliminate Entergys Transmission Business net parent investment. The elimination of the net parent investment was performed as a two-step process as described below:
· In determining the net assets of the As Adjusted Entergys Transmission Business, $1,852.5 million of Entergys Transmission Business net parent investment was eliminated. This amount was calculated as the offsetting entry to all of the adjustments to the historical financial information of Entergys Transmission Business (as described in Note 5(c) Adjustments to Entergys Transmission Business). Included in this adjustment is the $1.775 billion of debt being issued by Entergys Transmission Business for which Entergy will retain the proceeds (as described in Note 5(f) Debt).
· In determining the Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Balance Sheet, $1,169.7 million of Entergys Transmission Business net parent investment was eliminated. This amount was calculated as the net assets of the As Adjusted Entergys Transmission Business and used in the calculation of Goodwill (as calculated in Note 5(g), Goodwill).
Note 6. Common Stock Shares Outstanding
The pro forma weighted-average number of basic shares outstanding is calculated by adding (i) the shares issued in connection with the transaction; (ii) ITCs weighted average number of basic shares of common stock outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2012 and (iii) the shares to be issued for accelerated vesting of restricted stock awards (as described above in Note 5(j) Common Stock). The pro forma weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding is calculated by adding (i) the pro forma weighted-average basic shares, (ii) ITCs incremental shares for stock options and the employee stock purchase plan for years ended December 31, 2012 and (iii) the shares for stock options and restricted shares held by employees of Entergys Transmission Business, which was converted to equivalent ITC incremental shares based on the equity exchange ratio of .833 that is pursuant to the employees matters agreement. The following table illustrates these computations:
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Year Ended |
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Basic: |
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ITC common shares issued in the transaction |
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53,031,135 |
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ITC weighted-average basic common shares |
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50,820,838 |
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Accelerated vesting of restricted stock |
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360,563 |
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Pro forma weighted-average basic common shares |
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104,212,536 |
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Diluted: |
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|
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ITC incremental shares for stock options and employee stock purchase plan |
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742,557 |
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Shares for stock options and restricted shares held by employees of Entergys Transmission Business |
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14,558 |
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Equity Exchange ratio |
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.833 |
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Equivalent ITC incremental shares |
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12,123 |
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Pro forma weighted-average diluted common shares |
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104,967,216 |
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ITCs historical earnings per share was calculated based on the two-class method due to our restricted stock containing rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends. As a result of the accelerated vesting of the restricted stock awards at the merger date, the use of the two class method did not have a material impact on pro forma earnings per share.
If the $700 million recapitalization took the form of a share repurchase instead of a one-time special dividend, the pro forma weighted average basic and diluted common shares would decrease by 7,819,482 shares for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2012, pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share would increase by $0.23.