EX-13 6 y83989exv13.htm 2002 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS 2002 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
 

     
Development of new oil and gas fields will provide future growth in value.   (PICTURE OF CHILDREN)

EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION

Amerada Hess made several important oil and gas discoveries in 2002. The Corporation will begin developing a number of these discoveries and is appraising others.

Production

Production increased in 2002 to 451,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day from 433,000 barrels per day in 2001. In 2003, overall production is estimated to drop by about 20% primarily as a result of portfolio reshaping, the Ceiba production plan and natural declines in mature fields.

In Algeria, the Gassi El Agreb redevelopment project operated by SonaHess, a joint operating company between Amerada Hess and Sonatrach, is proceeding well. Production is expected to increase in 2003 to about 19,000 barrels of oil per day for the Corporation from 15,000 barrels per day in 2002.

Late in 2003, production from the Valhall Field (AHC 28.09%) in the Norwegian North Sea will begin to increase as a result of the ongoing enhanced recovery, waterflood project.

The Ceiba Field, which Amerada Hess operates with an 85% working interest, is responding positively to water injection. It will be produced at a lower rate and over a longer period than originally planned. Full field development will continue in 2003, with additional water injection and production wells being drilled.

In Indonesia, Amerada Hess will obtain an interest in Natuna A by transferring its shares of Premier Oil, a British oil company, to Premier in exchange for an equity interest in the block. Upon completion of the transaction, the Corporation’s net share of production will be about 5,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Development

Late in 2002, Amerada Hess submitted development plans for the Okume, Oveng and Elon Fields in the Rio Muni Basin offshore Equatorial Guinea to the Government for approval. First oil from these fields is targeted for 2005.

In the United Kingdom, the Juno development (AHC 35%) was brought on stream in late 2002. The Clair development (AHC 9.29%) is proceeding, with production start-up targeted for 2004. The Atlantic (AHC 25%) and Cromarty (AHC 90%) developments should be sanctioned this year

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(PICTURE OF MAN WORKING)

with first production of natural gas anticipated in 2005. Combined net production from these four fields is expected to reach about 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2006.

In Indonesia, Amerada Hess is formulating development plans for the Pangkah Field (AHC 66%). Initial production from this field is expected in 2005.

Development of the Llano Field (AHC 27.50%) on Garden Banks Blocks 385 and 386 in the Gulf of Mexico is proceeding. Production from phase one is expected to commence in 2004.

The Corporation’s interest in the large natural gas fields in the Joint Development Area between Malaysia and Thailand increased to 50% from 25% as a result of the exchange of the Corporation’s interest in oil fields in Colombia for the additional interest in the Joint Development Area. Phase one of the development, which covers approximately 25% of the estimated resources in the area, is complete and is awaiting pipeline construction. Final approval for the pipeline is expected to be received in the second quarter of 2003.

Exploration

In Equatorial Guinea, Amerada Hess, with an 85% interest, discovered the Ebano, Abang, Akom and Elon Fields. The Ebano, Akom and Abang discoveries had between 118 feet and 181 feet of net oil bearing pay. Appraisal drilling is planned in 2004 for these discoveries. The Elon Field was appraised in 2002 and will be developed.

Late in 2002, Amerada Hess drilled the G-13 exploration well on a previously untested fairway offshore Equatorial Guinea. That well discovered 251 feet of net oil pay. Early in 2003, an appraisal well was drilled 2.3 miles southeast of the discovery well. The appraisal well encountered 397 feet of net oil pay. A third well is planned for later this year. Amerada Hess has an 85% interest in these wells.

In the Gulf of Mexico, a well drilled on the Shenzi prospect on Green Canyon Block 654 (AHC 28%) made a potentially significant discovery. The well, in 4,400 feet of water, encountered a gross hydrocarbon column of 465 feet with 140 feet of net pay. Drilling of an appraisal well is planned in the second quarter of 2003.

In Brunei, a production sharing agreement with the Government was recently signed for Block J in the deep offshore waters of Brunei Darussalam. Amerada Hess has a 15% interest in the block that covers about 1,900 square miles in water depths ranging from 2,600 to 6,900 feet.

The 2003 exploration program comprises fewer, but higher impact wells. Emphasis is on the deep water Gulf of Mexico, West Africa and Southeast Asia.

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The coking unit at HOVENSA will enhance the refinery’s financial returns.   (PICTURE OF COKING UNIT)

REFINING & MARKETING

The Corporation’s refining and marketing business is focused on improving financial returns from our HOVENSA refinery joint venture and our marketing network on the East Coast of the United States.

Refining

The HOVENSA refinery in the United States Virgin Islands, jointly owned by the Corporation and Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), is one of the largest in the world. HOVENSA completed construction of its 58,000 barrel per day coking unit in 2002, making it a world-class merchant refinery. The coker permits HOVENSA to run lower-cost, heavy crude oils to manufacture gasoline and heating oil. Returns from the coker are supported by a 115,000 barrel per day supply contract with PDVSA for heavy crude oil. PDVSA also supplies HOVENSA with 155,000 barrels per day of medium grade crude oil. With the coker on line, HOVENSA will generally purchase approximately two-thirds of its crude oil from Venezuela. Deliveries of crude oil from Venezuela are returning to normal levels after being interrupted by events in Venezuela in December 2002 and January 2003.

Marketing

The number of HESS retail marketing facilities on the East Coast of the United States increased to nearly 1,200 at year-end 2002 from 638 five years ago, making HESS the leading independent convenience retail marketer on the East Coast of the United States. During 2002, 25 new HESS EXPRESS convenience store retail facilities were added. The Corporation will continue adding HESS EXPRESS convenience stores on the remaining 20% of sites that do not currently have them to take advantage of underutilized, high-quality real estate. HESS EXPRESS convenience stores generally have several fast food offerings, a proprietary coffee program and enhanced fountain service, as well as a wide variety of convenience items. HESS EXPRESS convenience stores significantly outpace the industry average in both fuel and merchandise sales and had significant growth in 2002 in same store sales and gross margins.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

AMERADA HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 
Consolidated Results of Operations

      The Corporation had a loss of $218 million in 2002 compared with net income of $914 million in 2001 and $1,023 million in 2000. In 2002, the Corporation recorded significant non-cash impairment charges to reduce the carrying value of a producing field in Equatorial Guinea and producing properties and exploration acreage in the United States. These charges and certain other items are further discussed under the caption “Special Items” on page 17. The earnings for the operating segments in the table below exclude these special items and the comparison of results which follows is based on operating earnings. Operating earnings amounted to $551 million in 2002, $945 million in 2001 and $987 million in 2000.

      The after-tax results by major operating activity for 2002, 2001 and 2000 are summarized below:

                         
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars,
except per share data
Exploration and production
  $ 752     $ 923     $ 868  
Refining and marketing
    40       235       288  
Corporate
    (63 )     (78 )     (43 )
Interest
    (178 )     (135 )     (126 )
     
     
     
 
Operating earnings
    551       945       987  
Special items
    (769 )     (31 )     36  
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (218 )   $ 914     $ 1,023  
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss) per share
  $ (2.48 )   $ 10.25     $ 11.38  
     
     
     
 
 
Comparison of Results

      Exploration and Production: Operating earnings from exploration and production activities decreased by $171 million in 2002, primarily due to higher after-tax depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses of approximately $230 million, partially offset by increased crude oil sales volumes, which improved earnings by $120 million. The remainder of the decrease was due to lower natural gas selling prices and higher income taxes. Operating earnings increased by $55 million in 2001 largely due to higher crude oil and natural gas sales volumes.

      The Corporation’s average selling prices, including the effects of hedging, were as follows:

                           
2002 2001 2000

Crude oil (per barrel)
                       
 
United States
  $ 24.06     $ 23.29     $ 23.97  
 
Foreign
    24.94       24.58       25.53  
Natural gas liquids (per barrel)
                       
 
United States
    16.10       18.64       22.30  
 
Foreign
    18.99       18.91       23.41  
Natural gas (per Mcf)
                       
 
United States
    3.65       3.99       3.74  
 
Foreign
    2.26       2.54       2.20  
     
     
     
 

      The Corporation’s net daily worldwide production was as follows:

                             
2002 2001 2000

Crude oil
(thousands of barrels per day)
                       
 
United States
    54       63       55  
 
Foreign
    250       212       185  
     
     
     
 
   
Total
    304       275       240  
     
     
     
 
Natural gas liquids
(thousands of barrels per day)
                       
 
United States
    12       14       12  
 
Foreign
    9       9       9  
     
     
     
 
   
Total
    21       23       21  
     
     
     
 
Natural gas
(thousands of Mcf per day)
                       
 
United States
    373       424       288  
 
Foreign
    381       388       391  
     
     
     
 
   
Total
    754       812       679  
     
     
     
 
Barrels of oil equivalent*
(thousands of barrels per day)
    451       433       374  
     
     
     
 


Reflects natural gas production converted on the basis of relative energy content (six Mcf equals one barrel).

      The Corporation’s oil and gas production, on a barrel of oil equivalent basis, increased by 4% in 2002 and 16% in 2001. Amounts produced in 2002 and 2001 included production from fields acquired in Equatorial Guinea, Colombia and the United States. Production from these fields amounted to 83,000 and 43,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2002 and 2001, respectively.

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      The Corporation presently estimates that its 2003 barrel of oil equivalent production will be approximately 20% less than its 2002 production. Approximately one-third of the expected decrease from 451,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day produced in 2002 is due to potential asset sales and exchanges. The remainder reflects natural decline from mature fields in the United States and United Kingdom and reduced production from the Ceiba field in Equatorial Guinea.

      Depreciation, depletion and amortization charges relating to exploration and production activities increased by $350 million (before income taxes) in 2002 and $246 million in 2001. The increases result from higher unit costs, due to the amortization of the purchase price of fields acquired in Equatorial Guinea, Colombia and the United States, and increased production volumes. Production expenses also increased in 2002 and 2001. The increase in 2002 was principally due to increased production from fields with higher costs, including workovers and other maintenance, and higher production volumes. In 2001, the increase in production expense was largely due to higher production volumes. Exploration expense decreased in 2002 compared with 2001, principally reflecting improved drilling results. In 2001, exploration expense was higher than in 2000, due to increased drilling and seismic purchases. General and administrative expenses related to exploration and production activities decreased in 2002, reflecting cost reduction initiatives. General and administrative expenses were comparable in 2001 and 2000. The total cost per barrel of oil equivalent produced (including depreciation, depletion and amortization, production expense, exploration expense and administrative costs) was $15.20 in 2002, $13.15 in 2001 and $11.60 in 2000. Total unit cost per barrel is expected to increase in 2003, primarily due to the anticipated decrease in production.

      During 2002, the United Kingdom government enacted a 10% supplementary tax on profits from oil and gas production. A one-time charge of $43 million was recorded as a special item to increase the existing United Kingdom deferred tax liability on the balance sheet. Excluding this deferred tax effect, the supplementary tax reduced 2002 earnings by approximately $37 million and is expected to reduce future earnings by approximately $60 million annually (based on 2002 production volumes and prices). Excluding the one-time charge, the effective income tax rate on exploration and production earnings was 41% in 2002, compared with 40% in 2001 and 41% in 2000. The effective income tax rate is expected to increase to approximately 50% in 2003, reflecting a full year of the supplementary U.K. tax and a change in mix of producing fields. In 2001, exploration and production earnings included $48 million of income from the resolution of a United Kingdom income tax dispute. The effective rates discussed above exclude the impact of this settlement.

      The Corporation’s future exploration and production earnings may be impacted by volatility in the selling prices of crude oil and natural gas, reserve and production changes, tax increases, local political disruptions and world events. The Corporation has hedged most of its 2003 production to mitigate volatility in selling prices.

      Refining and Marketing: Operating earnings from refining and marketing activities amounted to $40 million in 2002, $235 million in 2001 and $288 million in 2000. The Corporation’s downstream operations include HOVENSA L.L.C. (HOVENSA), a 50% owned refining joint venture with a subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), accounted for on the equity method. Additional refining and marketing activities include a fluid catalytic cracking facility in Port Reading, New Jersey, as well as retail gasoline stations, energy marketing and trading operations.

      HOVENSA: The Corporation’s share of HOVENSA’s 2002 loss was $47 million compared with income of $58 million in 2001 and $121 million in 2000. The decrease in 2002 represents lower refining margins and reduced crude runs resulting from political disturbances in Venezuela, HOVENSA’s principal source of crude oil. In connection with the startup of new coking facilities in 2002, HOVENSA reduced its inventory of high sulfur crude oil. Consequently, LIFO inventory cost, which was lower than current cost, was included in 2002 cost of sales. This reduced the Corporation’s share of HOVENSA’s loss by approximately $15 million. The decrease in HOVENSA’s 2001 earnings compared with 2000 was primarily due to turnarounds at the fluid catalytic cracking unit and a crude unit which resulted in lower charge rates and increased operating expenses. Income taxes (benefits) on the Corporation’s share of HOVENSA’s results are not recorded due to available loss carryforwards.

      The Corporation’s share of HOVENSA’s crude runs amounted to 181,000 barrels per day in 2002, 202,000 in 2001 and 211,000 in 2000. The coker at HOVENSA is currently running at the rate of approximately 58,000 barrels per day.

      Operating earnings from refining and marketing activities also include interest income on the note received from PDVSA at the formation of the joint venture. Interest on the PDVSA note amounted to $35 million in 2002, $39 million in 2001 and $48 million in 2000. Interest is reflected in non-operating income in the income statement.

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      Effective October 2002, the Corporation cancelled the $125 million contingent note of PDVSA, issued to it in connection with the formation of HOVENSA. At the same time, there were amendments of certain contracts relating to the HOVENSA joint venture, including a six-year extension of the contract for the supply of Mesa crude oil and an amendment to the pricing formula for Merey crude oil supplied by an affiliate of PDVSA. There was also an amendment to the services agreement between the Corporation and HOVENSA. The contingent note was not valued for accounting purposes and its cancellation had no effect on the Corporation’s financial condition.

      Retail, Energy Marketing and Other: Retail gasoline operations in 2002 were profitable, but less so than in 2001, reflecting lower margins. In 2001, retail results were substantially better than in 2000, due to higher margins and increased sales volumes. Energy marketing activities were also profitable in 2002 compared with a loss in 2001. Earnings from the Corporation’s catalytic cracking facility in New Jersey decreased in 2002, due to lower refining margins. Earnings from the catalytic cracking facility in 2001 exceeded those from 2000, reflecting higher margins and a shutdown for scheduled maintenance in 2000. Total refined product sales volumes were 140 million barrels in 2002, 141 million barrels in 2001 and 134 million barrels in 2000.

      The Corporation has a 50% voting interest in a consolidated partnership that trades energy commodities and energy derivatives. The Corporation also takes trading positions in addition to its hedging program. The Corporation’s after-tax results from trading activities, including its share of the earnings of the trading partnership, amounted to income of $3 million in 2002, $45 million in 2001 and $22 million in 2000.

      Marketing expenses increased in 2002 and 2001, principally reflecting expanded retail operations. The expenses of the trading partnership are also included in marketing expenses and contributed to the increase.

      Refining and marketing results will continue to be volatile, reflecting competitive industry conditions and supply and demand factors, including the effects of weather.

      Corporate: After-tax corporate expenses amounted to $63 million in 2002, $78 million in 2001 and $43 million in 2000. In 2002, corporate administrative expenses before income taxes were comparable to the 2001 amount. The decrease in after tax expenses in 2002 reflects lower United States taxes on foreign source income. The increase in 2001 reflects increases in certain administrative expenses, including officer severance and charitable contributions, as well as increased income taxes related to foreign operations.

      Interest: After-tax interest was $178 million in 2002, $135 million in 2001 and $126 million in 2000. The increase in both years is due to increased borrowings related to acquisitions, partially offset by lower interest rates and higher amounts capitalized. Capitalized interest, before income taxes, was $101 million, $44 million and $3 million in 2002, 2001 and 2000. Interest expense in 2003 is expected to be comparable to the 2002 amount. Although average debt outstanding is expected to be lower in 2003, the amount of interest capitalized is also expected to be reduced.

      Consolidated Operating Revenues: Sales and other operating revenues decreased by 11% compared with 2001, due to the sale of the United Kingdom energy marketing business, and lower sales volumes of refined products and purchased natural gas related to U.S. energy marketing activities. These decreases were partially offset by higher production of crude oil and natural gas. In 2001, sales and other operating revenues increased by 12% compared with 2000. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volumes of purchased natural gas related to energy marketing activities in the United States, as well as increased refined products sales. Crude oil and natural gas production volumes were also higher.

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Special Items

      After-tax special items in 2002, 2001 and 2000 are summarized below:

                                   
Exploration Refining
and and
Total Production Marketing Corporate

Millions of dollars
2002
                               
Asset impairments
  $ (786 )   $ (786 )   $     $  
Net gain from asset sales
    82       15       67        
Charge for increase in United Kingdom income tax rate
    (43 )     (43 )            
Reduction in carrying value of intangible assets
    (14 )           (14 )      
Severance accrual
    (8 )           (8 )      
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ (769 )   $ (814 )   $ 45     $  
     
     
     
     
 
2001
                               
Charge related to Enron bankruptcy
  $ (19 )   $ (19 )   $     $  
Severance accrual
    (12 )     (10 )     (2 )      
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ (31 )   $ (29 )   $ (2 )   $  
     
     
     
     
 
2000
                               
Gain on termination of acquisition
  $ 60     $     $     $ 60  
Cost associated with research and development venture
    (24 )           (24 )      
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 36     $     $ (24 )   $ 60  
     
     
     
     
 

      In 2002, the Corporation recorded a $530 million after-tax impairment charge ($706 million before income taxes) relating to the Ceiba field in Equatorial Guinea. The charge resulted from a reduction in estimates of probable reserves amounting to approximately 12% of total field reserves, as well as anticipated additional development costs needed to produce the remaining reserves over a longer field life. These two factors resulted in projected discounted cash flows less than the book value of the field, which includes allocated purchase price from the Triton acquisition. Excluding 2002 production, the net proved reserves of the Ceiba field did not change. However, proved reserves related to primary recovery were revised downward by 38 million barrels and improved recovery reserves of 38 million barrels were added.

      The Corporation also recorded an after-tax impairment charge of $256 million ($394 million before income taxes) to reduce the carrying value of oil and gas properties located primarily in the Main Pass/ Breton Sound area of the Gulf of Mexico. Most of these properties were obtained in the 2001 LLOG acquisition and consist of producing oil and gas fields with proved and probable reserves and exploration acreage. This charge principally reflects reduced reserve estimates on these fields resulting from unfavorable production performance. The fair values of producing properties were determined by using discounted cash flows. Exploration properties were evaluated by using results of drilling and production data from nearby fields and seismic data for these and other properties in the area.

      In the third quarter of 2002, the Corporation completed the sale of six United States flag vessels for $161 million in cash and a note for $29 million. The sale resulted in a net gain of $67 million. The Corporation has agreed to support the buyer’s charter rate for these vessels for up to five years. A pre-tax gain of $50 million has been deferred as part of the sale transaction to reflect potential obligations under the support agreement. Under the support agreement, if the actual contracted rate for the charter of a vessel is less than the stipulated charter rate in the agreement for such vessel, the Corporation is required to pay to the buyer the difference between the contracted rate and the stipulated rate for each vessel. If the actual contracted rate exceeds the stipulated rate, the buyer must apply such amount to reimburse the Corporation for any payments made by it up to that date. While the Corporation’s eventual obligations under the support agreement could exceed the amount of the deferred gain, based on current charter rates the amount recorded is appropriate. During 2002, the Corporation paid $2 million relating to this support agreement.

      A net gain of $15 million was recorded during 2002 from sales of oil and gas producing properties in the United States, United Kingdom and Azerbaijan, and the Corporation’s energy marketing business in the United Kingdom.

      During 2002, the United Kingdom government enacted a 10% supplementary tax on profits from oil and gas production. As a result of this tax law change, the Corporation recorded a one-time charge of $43 million to increase the deferred tax liability on its balance sheet.

      The Corporation also recorded an after-tax charge of $14 million in 2002 for the write-off of intangible assets in its U.S. energy marketing business. In addition, after-tax accrued severance of $8 million was recorded for cost reduction initiatives in refining and marketing, principally in energy marketing. Approximately 165 positions were eliminated and an office was closed. The estimated annual savings from the staff reductions is $10 million, after-tax.

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      In 2001, the Corporation recorded an after-tax charge of $19 million for estimated losses due to the bankruptcy of certain subsidiaries of Enron Corporation. In addition, the Corporation recorded a net charge of $12 million for severance expenses resulting from cost reduction initiatives, principally in exploration and production operations. Approximately 150 positions were eliminated.

      In 2000, the after-tax gain of $60 million on termination of a proposed acquisition principally reflected income on foreign currency contracts purchased in anticipation of the acquisition. This special item also included income from a fee on termination of the acquisition, partially offset by transaction costs. The charge in 2000 of $24 million reflects costs associated with an alternative fuel research and development venture.

 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

      Net cash provided by operating activities, including changes in operating assets and liabilities, amounted to $1,965 million in 2002, $1,960 million in 2001 and $1,795 million in 2000. Excluding changes in balance sheet items, operating cash flow was $2,074 million, $2,135 million and $1,948 million in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Although the Corporation’s earnings in 2002 were lower than in 2001, the decrease was primarily due to impairment charges and higher depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses which are non-cash charges. As a result, net cash provided by operating activities in 2002 was comparable to that of 2001. Assuming average 2002 oil and gas selling prices and excluding changes in working capital and proceeds from asset sales, the Corporation anticipates that operating cash flow will decline in 2003 by approximately 30% and, therefore, less cash flow will be available for financial management purposes, including debt reduction. This decline is primarily due to lower anticipated production in 2003.

      A portion of the lower anticipated production resulted from reduced proved reserve estimates on the LLOG fields acquired in 2001 and a reduction of probable reserves and an extended field life with lower planned production rates on the Ceiba field, also acquired in 2001. The reduced production and reserves will result in lower than expected cash flows and growth from these two fields over the next several years, assuming average 2002 oil and gas prices.

      In 2002, the Corporation sold United States flag vessels, its energy marketing business in the United Kingdom and several small oil and gas fields for net proceeds of $412 million.

      In February 2003, the Corporation exchanged its crude oil producing properties in Colombia, plus $10 million in cash, for an additional 25% interest in natural gas reserves in the joint development area of Malaysia and Thailand. Current production from Colombia is approximately 20,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Net income in 2002 from operations in Colombia amounted to $96 million. Expected income in 2003 would have been significantly below this amount as a result of higher depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses and an increased effective income tax rate. This transaction is expected to result in a net charge to earnings of approximately $60 million in the first quarter of 2003. This charge reflects the adjustment of the book value of the asset being transferred to fair value.

      In the first quarter of 2003, the Corporation also completed the sale of its 1.5% interest in the Trans Alaska Pipeline System and will record a net gain of approximately $30 million. The Corporation also entered into an agreement during 2002 with Premier Oil plc to exchange its 25% shareholding interest in Premier, plus $17 million in cash, for a 23% interest in Natuna Sea Block A in Indonesia. Completion of the transaction is conditional upon certain governmental consents. The Corporation does not expect a material income statement impact from this transaction.

      In addition, several non-strategic oil and gas assets are being considered for sale. These assets include certain Gulf of Mexico shelf properties, several small United Kingdom fields and interests in Indonesian fields. These properties have current production of approximately 25,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

      The balances in accounts receivable, as well as accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are substantially lower at December 31, 2002 than at December 31, 2001. Consolidated revenues are also lower and certain expenses, including marketing expenses, are lower than they otherwise would have been. These decreases are largely due to the sale of the United Kingdom energy marketing business in the first quarter of 2002.

      Total debt was $4,992 million at December 31, 2002 compared with $5,665 million at December 31, 2001. The Corporation’s debt to capitalization ratio was 54.0% at December 31, 2002 compared with 53.6% at the prior year-end. Debt reduction of $673 million in 2002 did not reduce the debt to capitalization ratio, because of the net loss in 2002 and required reduction in stockholders’ equity for the pension plan and deferred hedging losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.

      Loan agreement covenants allow the Corporation to borrow an additional $1.9 billion for the construction or acquisition of assets at December 31, 2002. At year-end, the amount that can be borrowed under the loan agreements for the payment of dividends is $720 million. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation has $1.5 billion of additional borrowing capacity available under its revolving credit agreements and has additional unused lines of credit for $206 million under uncommitted arrangements with banks.

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      Following is a table showing aggregated information about certain contractual obligations at December 31, 2002:

                                           
Payments due by Period

2004 and 2006 and
Total 2003 2005 2007 Thereafter

Millions of dollars
Short-term notes
  $ 2     $ 2     $     $     $  
Long-term debt, including capital leases
    4,990       14       623       826       3,527  
Operating leases
    1,297       107       166       131       893  
Purchase obligations
                                       
 
Supply commitments
    12,143       4,196       3,986       3,961       *  
 
Capital expenditures
    194       164       30              
 
Operating expenses
    429       225       101       63       40  
Other long-term liabilities
    215       14       132       12       57  
     
     
     
     
     
 


The Corporation intends to continue purchasing its refined product supply from HOVENSA. Current purchases amount to approximately $2 billion annually.

      The Corporation has leveraged lease financings not included in its balance sheet primarily related to retail gasoline station leases. The commitments under these leases are included in the operating lease obligations shown in the accompanying table. The net present value of the financings is $449 million at December 31, 2002, using interest rates inherent in the leases. The Corporation’s December 31, 2002 debt to capitalization ratio would increase from 54.0% to 56.2% if the leveraged lease financings were included.

      In the preceding table, the Corporation’s supply commitments include its estimated purchases of 50% of HOVENSA’s production of refined products, after anticipated sales by HOVENSA to unaffiliated parties. Also included are normal term purchase agreements for additional gasoline necessary to supply the Corporation’s retail marketing system and feedstocks for the Port Reading refining facility. In addition, the Corporation has commitments to purchase natural gas for use in supplying contracted customers in its energy marketing business. These commitments were computed based on year-end market prices.

      The table also reflects that portion of the Corporation’s planned capital expenditures which are contractually committed at December 31. The Corporation’s 2003 capital expenditures are estimated to be $1,475 million and are more fully explained on page 20. Obligations for operating expenses include commitments for transportation, seismic purchases, oil and gas production expenses and other normal business expenses. Other long-term liabilities reflect contractually committed obligations on the balance sheet at December 31, including minimum pension plan funding requirements.

      None of the Corporation’s debt or lease obligations would be terminated, nor would principal or interest payments be accelerated, as a result of a credit rating downgrade. However, if the Corporation’s credit rating were reduced below its present level, certain fees and interest rates would increase and certain contracts with hedging and trading counterparties would require additional cash margin or collateral. The amount of potential margin fluctuates depending on trading volumes and market prices and at December 31, 2002 was estimated to be approximately $82 million.

      If the Corporation’s credit rating was reduced below investment grade, the Corporation may be required to provide additional security under a lease with remaining payments of $50 million and to comply with more stringent financial covenants contained in debt instruments assumed in the Triton acquisition, unless it elected to defease these obligations. The Corporation would have been in compliance with such covenants as of December 31, 2002. In addition, the amount of cash margin or collateral required under contracts with hedging and trading counterparties at December 31, 2002 would increase by $42 million to $124 million.

      The Corporation guarantees the payment of up to 50% of the value of HOVENSA’s crude oil purchases from suppliers other than PDVSA. At December 31, 2002, this amount was $280 million. This amount fluctuates based on the volume of crude oil purchased and the related crude oil prices. The year-end amount guaranteed is not representative of the normal contingent obligation because reduced crude oil shipments from Venezuela in December caused HOVENSA to purchase additional crude oil from other parties. Generally, this contingent obligation is approximately $100 million.

      In addition, the Corporation has agreed to provide funding, in proportion to its 50% interest, to the extent HOVENSA does not have funds to meet its senior debt obligations due prior to the completion of coker construction, as defined. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation’s pro rata share of HOVENSA’s senior debt was $221 million, after deducting HOVENSA funds available for debt service. After completion of the coker construction project, this pro-rata share becomes $40 million until completion of construction required to meet final low sulfur fuel regulations, after which the amount reduces to $15 million.

      The Corporation has a contingent purchase obligation to acquire the remaining 50% interest in a retail marketing and gasoline station joint venture for $90 million.

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      At December 31, the Corporation is contingently liable under letters of credit and under guarantees of the debt of other entities directly related to its business, as follows:

         
Total

Millions of dollars
Letters of credit
  $ 89  
Guarantees
    269 *
     
 
    $ 358  
     
 

Includes $221 million HOVENSA guarantee discussed above.

      The Corporation conducts exploration and production activities in many foreign countries, including the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Gabon, Indonesia, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Malaysia, Colombia and Equatorial Guinea. Therefore, the Corporation is subject to the risks associated with foreign operations. These exposures include political risk (including tax law changes) and currency risk. The effects of these changes are accounted for when they occur and generally have not been material to the Corporation’s liquidity or financial position.

      HOVENSA L.L.C., owned 50% by the Corporation and 50% by Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), owns and operates a refinery in the Virgin Islands. Although there have been political disruptions in Venezuela which have reduced the availability of Venezuelan crude oil used in refining operations, the Corporation does not anticipate any material adverse effect on its financial position. The Corporation also has a note receivable of $395 million at December 31, 2002 from a subsidiary of PDVSA. The Corporation has collected the principal and interest payment due in February 2003 on the PDVSA note and anticipates collection of the remaining balance.

 
Capital Expenditures

      The following table summarizes the Corporation’s capital expenditures in 2002, 2001 and 2000:

                             
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars
Exploration and production
                       
 
Exploration
  $ 239     $ 171     $ 167  
 
Production and development
    1,095       1,250       536  
 
Acquisitions
    70       3,640       80  
     
     
     
 
      1,404       5,061       783  
     
     
     
 
Refining and marketing
                       
 
Operations
    83       110       109  
 
Acquisitions
    47       50       46  
     
     
     
 
      130       160       155  
     
     
     
 
   
Total
  $ 1,534     $ 5,221     $ 938  
     
     
     
 

      The amounts shown for acquisitions in 2002 principally represent final installment payments on prior year acquisitions. Capital expenditures in 2001 include $2,720 million for the Triton acquisition, excluding the assumption of debt. In addition, the Corporation purchased crude oil and natural gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore Louisiana for $920 million. Capital expenditures above do not include an investment of $86 million in 2001 for a 50% interest in a retail marketing and gasoline station joint venture in the southeastern United States.

      During 2000, the Corporation acquired from the Algerian National Oil Company a 49% interest in three producing Algerian oil fields. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation is committed to additional expenditures for the redevelopment of these fields of approximately $340 million for new wells, workovers of existing wells and water injection and gas compression facilities. A significant portion of the future expenditures will be funded by the cash flows from these fields.

      During 2000, the Corporation acquired the remaining outstanding stock of the Meadville Corporation for $168 million in cash, deferred payments and preferred stock.

      Capital expenditures in 2003, are currently expected to be approximately $1,475 million. It is anticipated that these expenditures will be financed by internally generated funds.

 
Market Risk Disclosure

      In the normal course of its business, the Corporation is exposed to commodity risks related to changes in the price of crude oil, natural gas, refined products and electricity, as well as to changes in interest rates and foreign currency values. In the disclosures which follow, these operations are referred to as non-trading activities. The Corporation also has trading operations, principally through a 50% voting interest in a trading partnership. These activities are also exposed to commodity risks principally related to the prices of crude oil, natural gas and refined products. The following describes how these risks are controlled and managed.

      Controls: The Corporation maintains a control environment under the direction of its chief risk officer and through its corporate risk policy, which the Corporation’s senior management has approved. Controls include volumetric, term and value-at-risk limits. In addition, the chief risk officer must approve the use of new instruments or commodities. Risk limits are monitored daily and exceptions are reported to business units and to senior management. The Corporation’s risk management department also performs independent verifications of sources of fair values and validations of valuation models. The Corporation’s treasury department administers foreign exchange rate and interest rate hedging programs. These controls apply to all of the Corporation’s non-trading and trading activities, including the consolidated trading partnership.

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      Instruments: The Corporation uses forward commodity contracts, foreign exchange forward contracts, futures, swaps and options in the Corporation’s non-trading and trading activities. These contracts are widely traded instruments with standardized terms. The following are definitions of these instruments:

    Forward Commodity Contracts: The forward purchase and sale of commodities is performed as part of the Corporation’s normal activities. At title date, the notional value of the contract is exchanged for physical delivery of the commodity. Forward contracts that are designated as normal purchase and sale contracts under FAS No. 133 are excluded from the quantitative market risk disclosures.
 
    Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts: Forward contracts include forward purchase contracts for both the British pound sterling and the Danish kroner. These foreign currency contracts commit the Corporation to purchase a fixed amount of pound sterling and kroner at a predetermined exchange rate on a certain date.
 
    Futures: The Corporation uses exchange based futures contracts on a number of different underlying energy commodities. These contracts are settled daily with the relevant exchange and are subject to exchange position limits.
 
    Swaps: Swap contracts with third parties on commodities typically have periodic settlement dates over the life of the contract.
 
    Options: Options on various underlying energy commodities include exchange traded and third party contracts and have various exercise periods. As a writer of options, the Corporation receives a premium at the outset and bears the risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the commodity underlying the option. As a purchaser of options, the Corporation pays a premium at the outset and has the right to participate in the favorable price movements in the underlying commodities.

      Quantitative Measures: The Corporation uses value-at-risk to monitor and control commodity risk within its trading and non-trading activities. The value-at-risk model uses historical simulation and the results represent the potential loss in fair value over one day at a 95% confidence level. The model captures both first and second order sensitivities for options. The potential change in fair value based on commodity price risk is presented in the non-trading and trading sections below.

      For foreign exchange rate risk, the impact of a 10% change in foreign exchange rates on the value of the Corporation’s portfolio of foreign currency forward contracts is presented in the non-trading section. Similarly, the impact of a 15% change in interest rates on the fair value of the Corporation’s debt is also presented in the non-trading section. A 10% change in foreign exchange rates and a 15% change in interest rates over one year are considered reasonable possibilities for the purpose of providing sensitivity disclosures.

      Non-Trading: The Corporation’s non-trading activities include hedging of crude oil and natural gas production. Futures and swaps are used to fix the selling prices of a portion of the Corporation’s future production and the related gains or losses are an integral part of the Corporation’s selling prices. As of December 31, the Corporation has open hedge positions equal to 82% of its estimated 2003 worldwide crude oil production, excluding the potential effect of asset sales on future production, and 13% of its estimated 2004 worldwide crude oil production. The average price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) related open hedge positions is $24.90 in 2003 and $24.00 in 2004. The average price for Brent related open hedge positions is $24.05 in 2003 and $23.00 in 2004. Approximately 25% of the Corporation’s hedges are WTI related and the remainder are Brent. The Corporation also has hedged 45% of its 2003 United States natural gas production at an average price of $4.14 per Mcf. As market conditions change, the Corporation may adjust its hedge positions.

      The Corporation also markets energy commodities including refined petroleum products, natural gas and electricity. The Corporation uses futures and swaps to fix the purchase prices of commodities to be sold under fixed-price sales contracts.

      The following table summarizes the value-at-risk results for commodity related derivatives that are settled in cash and used in non-trading activities. The results may vary from time to time as hedge levels change.

         
Non-Trading
Activities

Millions of dollars
2002
       
At December 31
  $ 50  
Average for the year
    49  
High during the year
    62  
Low during the year
    34  

2001
       
At December 31
  $ 35  
Average for the year
    33  
High during the year
    45  
Low during the year
    17  

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      The Corporation uses foreign exchange contracts to reduce its exposure to fluctuating foreign exchange rates. To counteract these foreign exchange exposures, the Corporation enters into forward purchase contracts for both the British pound sterling and the Danish kroner. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation has $307 million of notional value foreign exchange contracts maturing in 2003 ($136 million at December 31, 2001). The change in fair value of the foreign exchange contracts from a 10% change in exchange rates is estimated to be $33 million at December 31, 2002 ($14 million at December 31, 2001).

      The Corporation may use interest-rate swaps to balance exposure to interest rates. At December 31, 2002, the interest rate on substantially all of the Corporation’s debt is fixed and there are no interest rate swaps. The Corporation’s outstanding debt of $4,992 million has a fair value of $5,569 million at December 31, 2002 (debt of $5,665 million at December 31, 2001 had a fair value of $5,800 million). A 15% change in interest rates would change the fair value of debt at December 31, 2002 by $270 million. The impact of a 15% change in interest rates on the fair value at December 31, 2001 would have been $350 million.

      Trading: The trading partnership in which the Corporation has a 50% voting interest trades energy commodities and derivatives. The accounts of the partnership are consolidated with those of the Corporation. The Corporation also takes trading positions for its own account. These strategies include proprietary position management and trading to enhance the potential return on assets. The information that follows represents 100% of the trading partnership and the Corporation’s proprietary trading accounts.

      In trading activities, the Corporation is exposed to changes in crude oil, natural gas and refined product prices, primarily in North America and Europe. Trading positions include futures, swaps and options. In some cases, physical purchase and sale contracts are used as trading instruments and are included in the trading results.

      Derivative trading transactions are marked-to-market and are reflected in income currently. Total realized gains for the year amounted to $6 million. The following table provides an assessment of the factors affecting the changes in fair value of trading activities in 2002 and represents 100% of the trading partnership and other trading activities.

           

Millions of dollars
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the beginning of the year
  $ (58 )
Change in fair value of contracts outstanding at the beginning of the year and still outstanding at the end of year
    (14 )
Reversal of fair value for contracts closed during the year
    75  
Fair value of contracts entered into during the year
    33  
     
 
 
Fair value of contracts outstanding at the end of the year
  $ 36  
     
 

      The Corporation uses observable market values for determining the fair value of its trading instruments. The majority of valuations are based on actively quoted market values. In cases where actively quoted prices are not available, other external sources are used which incorporate information about commodity prices in actively quoted markets, quoted prices in less active markets and other market fundamental analysis. Internal estimates are based on internal models incorporating underlying market information such as commodity volatilities and correlations. The Corporation’s risk management department compares valuations regularly to independent sources and models.

                           
Total 2003 2004

Millions of dollars
Source of fair value
 
 
Prices actively quoted
  $ 40     $ 29     $ 11  
 
Other external sources
    (14 )     (14 )      
 
Internal estimates
    10       11       (1 )
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 36     $ 26     $ 10  
     
     
     
 

      The following table summarizes the value-at-risk results for all trading activities, including commodities. The results may change from time to time as strategies change to capture potential market rate movements.

           
Trading Activities

Millions of dollars
2002
       
 
At December 31
  $ 6  
 
Average for the year
    10  
 
High during the year
    12  
 
Low during the year
    6  

2001
       
 
At December 31
  $ 13  
 
Average for the year
    17  
 
High during the year
    22  
 
Low during the year
    12  

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      The following table summarizes the fair values of net receivables, including option premiums, relating to the Corporation’s trading activities and the credit rating of counterparties at December 31:

                 
2002 2001

Millions of
dollars
Investment grade determined by outside sources
  $ 309     $ 260  
Investment grade determined internally*
    70       110  
Less than investment grade
    61       24  
Not determined
    2       4  
     
     
 
    $ 442     $ 398  
     
     
 


Based on information provided by counterparties and other available sources.

 
Critical Accounting Policies

      Accounting policies affect the recognition of assets and liabilities on the Corporation’s balance sheet and revenues and expenses on the income statement. The accounting methods used can affect net income, stockholders’ equity and various financial statement ratios. However, the Corporation’s accounting policies generally do not change cash flows or liquidity.

      The Corporation uses the successful efforts method of accounting for oil and gas producing activities. Costs to acquire or lease unproved and proved oil and gas properties are capitalized. Costs incurred in connection with the drilling and equipping of successful exploratory wells are also capitalized. If proved reserves are not found, these costs are charged to expense. Other exploration costs, including seismic, are charged to expense as incurred. Development costs, which include the costs of drilling and equipping development wells, are capitalized. Depreciation, depletion and amortization of capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties are computed on the unit-of-production method on a field basis.

      The determination of proved reserves is a significant element in arriving at the results of operations of exploration and production activities. The estimates of proved reserves can impact well capitalizations, undeveloped lease impairments and the depreciation rates of proved properties, wells and equipment. Reduction in reserve estimates may result in the need for impairments of proved properties and related assets.

      The Corporation reviews long-lived assets, including oil and gas fields, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recovered. If the carrying amounts are not expected to be recovered by undiscounted future cash flows, the assets are impaired and an impairment loss is recorded. The amount of impairment is based on the estimated fair value of the assets determined by discounting anticipated future net cash flows. In the case of oil and gas fields, the net present value of future cash flow is based on management’s best estimate of future prices, which is determined with reference to recent historical prices and published forward prices, applied to projected production volumes of individual fields and discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks involved. The projected production volumes represent reserves, including probable reserves, expected to be produced based on a stipulated amount of capital expenditures. The production volumes, prices and timing of production are consistent with internal projections and other externally reported information. Oil and gas prices used for determining asset impairments will generally differ from those used in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows, since the standardized measure requires the use of actual prices on the last day of the year.

      The Corporation’s impairment tests are based on its best estimates of future production volumes (including recovery factors), selling prices, operating and capital costs and the timing of future production, which are updated each time an impairment test is performed. In 2002, the Corporation recorded significant impairments of the Ceiba field and LLOG properties that were required primarily because of reduced estimates of oil and gas production volumes and, in the case of Ceiba, anticipated additional development costs. The impairment charges did not result from changes in the other factors. The change in timing of production on the Ceiba field did not significantly affect the undiscounted future cash flows, but did reduce the fair value of the field determined by discounted cash flows. The Corporation could have additional impairments if the projected production volumes on other fields were reduced. Significant extended declines in crude oil and natural gas selling prices could also result in asset impairments.

      The Corporation has recorded $977 million of goodwill in connection with the purchase of Triton. In accordance with FAS No. 142, goodwill is no longer amortized but must be tested for impairment annually. The impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level, which for the Corporation is the exploration and production operating segment. The determination of the fair value of the exploration and production operating segment depends on judgments about oil and gas reserves, future prices and timing of future cash flows. Significant extended declines in crude oil and natural gas prices or reduced reserve estimates could lead to a decrease in the fair value of the exploration and production operating segment that could result in an impairment of goodwill. The Corporation evaluates its goodwill at the level of the exploration and production operating segment because the exploration and production components have similar economic characteristics. No impairment of goodwill exists because the fair value of the exploration and production operating segment exceeds its recorded book value.

      As part of its initiative to monitor the public filings of Fortune 500 companies, the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission reviewed and commented on the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and certain quarterly and current reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K filed or furnished thereafter. While most of the Staff’s comments have been resolved, the Staff has questioned whether geographic components of the Corporation’s exploration and production business should constitute operating segments and reporting units. The Corporation and its independent auditors continue to believe that its overall exploration and production business is the operating segment and the reporting unit, that this treatment is consistent with the manner in which the business is managed, and this determination conforms with the applicable accounting requirements; however, the Staff may disagree. If it was ultimately determined that the overall exploration and production business is not the operating segment, and is therefore not the reporting unit, goodwill would be allocated and tested for impairment at a lower reporting unit level, which could result in the Corporation recognizing an impairment of goodwill that it would not otherwise need to recognize.

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      The Corporation has hedged most of its 2003 crude oil and natural gas production and a portion of its 2004 production. The hedging contracts correlate to the selling prices of crude oil or natural gas and are designated as hedges. Therefore, gains or losses on these instruments are recorded in income in the period in which the production is sold. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation has $91 million of deferred hedging losses after income taxes included in other comprehensive income.

 
Environment, Health and Safety

      The Corporation is committed to continuous improvement of its environmental, health and safety performance. This includes compliance with all laws and regulations covering environment, health and safety wherever it operates and the establishment of internal standards that may go beyond local requirements. The Corporation is committed to promoting environment, health, safety and social responsibility policies and management systems that protect the Corporation’s work-force, customers and local communities. In 2002, the Corporation established new environment, health and safety and social responsibility policies. Senior management has overall responsibility for setting environment, health and safety direction and providing oversight.

      To ensure that the Corporation meets its goals and the requirements of regulatory authorities, the Corporation has programs for compliance evaluation, facility auditing and employee training. Environment and safety management systems, based on international standards, are used throughout the Corporation to ensure consistency and adherence to policy objectives. Improved performance in environment, health and safety raises the Corporation’s operating costs and requires increased capital expenditures while reducing potential risks to corporate assets, reputation and ability to operate.

      The Port Reading refining facility and the HOVENSA refinery manufacture conventional and reformulated gasolines that are cleaner burning than required under U.S. regulations currently in effect. In addition, the benzene and sulfur content in the Corporation’s gasoline is approximately one-half of the national average (excluding California), resulting in significantly lower toxic emissions than the industry average.

      The regulation of motor fuels in the United States and elsewhere continues to be an area of considerable change and will require large capital expenditures in future years. In December 1999, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) adopted rules that phase in limitations on the sulfur content of gasoline beginning in 2004. In December 2000, the EPA adopted regulations to reduce substantially the allowable sulfur content of diesel fuel by 2006.

      The Corporation and HOVENSA continue to review options to determine the most cost effective compliance strategies for these fuel regulations. The costs to comply will depend on a variety of factors, including the availability of suitable technology and contractors and the credit trading programs. Capital expenditures necessary to comply with the low-sulfur gasoline requirements at Port Reading are expected to be approximately $70 million over the next four years. Capital expenditures to comply with low-sulfur gasoline and diesel fuel requirements at HOVENSA are presently expected to be $450 million over the next four years. HOVENSA expects to finance these capital expenditures through cash flow and, if necessary, future borrowings.

      Legislation to restrict or ban the use of MTBE, a gasoline oxygenate, and to require the use of ’renewable’ fuels was considered by the United States Congress in 2002 and will likely be reconsidered. The Corporation and HOVENSA both manufacture and use MTBE primarily to meet the federal requirement for oxygen in reformulated gasoline, and do not presently use ethanol. Several states in the Corporation’s market area have enacted bans on MTBE use, including Connecticut (effective October 2003) and New York (effective January 2004), and other states are considering them. If Congress bans MTBE or if state bans take effect, or if an obligation to use ethanol or other renewable fuels is imposed, the effect on the Corporation and HOVENSA could be significant. Whether the effect is significant will depend on several factors, including the extent and timing of any such bans or obligations, requirements for maintenance of certain air emission reductions if MTBE is banned, the cost and availability of alternative oxygenates or credits and whether the minimum oxygen content standard for reformulated gasoline remains in effect. The Corporation is reviewing its options to market and produce reformulated gasolines if MTBE bans take effect.

      EPA issued several draft and final rules in 2002 to implement requirements of the Clean Air Act to reduce hazardous air pollutant emissions from certain sources, including certain refinery sources. Some capital expenditures could be required by the Corporation or HOVENSA to comply with these regulations, but further review of these rules is continuing to determine their impact.

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      The Corporation expects continuing expenditures for environmental assessment and remediation related primarily to existing conditions. Sites where corrective action may be necessary include gasoline stations, terminals, onshore exploration and production facilities, refineries (including solid waste management units under permits issued pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) and, although not significant, “Superfund” sites where the Corporation has been named a potentially responsible party. The Corporation expects that existing reserves for environmental liabilities will adequately cover costs to assess and remediate known sites.

      The Corporation spent $9 million in 2002, $8 million in 2001 and $7 million in 2000 for remediation. Capital expenditures for facilities, primarily to comply with federal, state and local environmental standards, were $5 million in 2002, $6 million in 2001 and $5 million in 2000.

 
Forward Looking Information

      Certain sections of the Financial Review, including references to the Corporation’s future results of operations and financial position, liquidity and capital resources, capital expenditures, oil and gas production, tax rates, debt repayment, hedging, derivative and environmental disclosures, represent forward looking information. Forward looking disclosures are based on the Corporation’s current understanding and assessment of these activities and reasonable assumptions about the future. Actual results may differ from these disclosures because of changes in market conditions, government actions and other factors.

 
Dividends

      Cash dividends on common stock totaled $1.20 per share ($.30 per quarter) during 2002 and 2001.

 
Stock Market Information

      The common stock of Amerada Hess Corporation is traded principally on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: AHC). High and low sales prices in 2002 and 2001 were as follows:

                                 
2002 2001


Quarter Ended High Low High Low

March 31
  $ 80.15     $ 57.60     $ 79.45     $ 66.25  
June 30
    84.70       74.61       90.40       73.40  
September 30
    83.00       61.36       82.39       59.07  
December 31
    71.48       49.40       68.96       53.75  

Quarterly Financial Data

      Quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 follow:

                                   
Sales
Millions of and other Net
dollars, except operating Gross Net income (loss)
per share data revenues profit(a) income (loss) per share

2002
                               
 
First
  $ 3,021     $ 402     $ 140 (b)   $ 1.58  
 
Second
    2,796       438       149 (c)     1.66  
 
Third
    2,818       432       (136 )(d)     (1.54 )
 
Fourth
    3,297       460       (371 )(e)     (4.20 )
2001
                               
 
First
  $ 4,183     $ 707     $ 337     $ 3.79  
 
Second
    3,461       617       357       3.98  
 
Third
    2,888       375       166       1.86  
 
Fourth
    2,881       414       54 (f)     .61  

(a)  Gross profit represents sales and other operating revenues, less cost of products sold, production expenses, marketing expenses, other operating expenses and depreciation, depletion and amortization.
 
(b)  Reflects a net gain from asset sales of $27 million.
 
(c)  Includes charges of $14 million for the reduction in carrying value of intangible assets related to energy marketing activities and $8 million for a severance accrual.
 
(d)  Reflects a net charge of $256 million for impairment of U.S. producing properties and exploration acreage. Also includes a net gain from asset sales of $42 million and a deferred tax charge of $43 million for an increase in the United Kingdom income tax rate.
 
(e)  Includes a net charge of $530 million for impairment of the Ceiba field. Also includes a net gain from an asset sale of $13 million.

(f)  Includes a net charge of $19 million related to the Enron bankruptcy and $12 million for a severance accrual.

      The results of operations for the periods reported herein should not be considered as indicative of future operating results.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AMERADA HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

Millions of dollars; thousands of shares

                     
At December 31

2002 2001

Assets
               
Current Assets
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 197     $ 37  
 
Accounts receivable
               
   
Trade
    1,785       2,841  
   
Other
    187       121  
 
Inventories
    492       550  
 
Other current assets
    95       397  
     
     
 
   
Total current assets
    2,756       3,946  
     
     
 
Investments and Advances
               
 
HOVENSA L.L.C. 
    842       889  
 
Other
    780       747  
     
     
 
   
Total investments and advances
    1,622       1,636  
     
     
 
Property, Plant and Equipment
               
 
Exploration and production
    14,699       15,194  
 
Refining and marketing
    1,450       1,433  
     
     
 
   
Total — at cost
    16,149       16,627  
 
Less reserves for depreciation, depletion, amortization and lease impairment
    9,117       8,462  
     
     
 
   
Property, plant and equipment — net
    7,032       8,165  
     
     
 
Notes Receivable
    363       395  
     
     
 
Goodwill
    977       982  
     
     
 
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets
    512       245  
     
     
 
Total Assets
  $ 13,262     $ 15,369  
     
     
 

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At December 31

2002 2001

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current Liabilities
               
 
Accounts payable — trade
  $ 1,401     $ 1,807  
 
Accrued liabilities
    830       1,115  
 
Taxes payable
    306       414  
 
Notes payable
    2       106  
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
    14       276  
     
     
 
   
Total current liabilities
    2,553       3,718  
     
     
 
Long-Term Debt
    4,976       5,283  
     
     
 
Deferred Liabilities and Credits
               
 
Deferred income taxes
    1,044       1,111  
 
Other
    440       350  
     
     
 
   
Total deferred liabilities and credits
    1,484       1,461  
     
     
 
Stockholders’ Equity
               
 
Preferred stock, par value $1.00, 20,000 shares authorized
               
 
3% cumulative convertible series
               
   
Authorized — 330 shares
               
   
Issued — 327 shares in 2002 and 2001 ($16 million liquidation preference)
           
 
Common stock, par value $1.00
               
   
Authorized — 200,000 shares
               
   
Issued — 89,193 shares in 2002; 88,757 shares in 2001
    89       89  
 
Capital in excess of par value
    932       903  
 
Retained earnings
    3,482       3,807  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (254 )     108  
     
     
 
   
Total stockholders’ equity
    4,249       4,907  
     
     
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 13,262     $ 15,369  

The consolidated financial statements reflect the successful efforts method of accounting for oil and gas exploration and producing activities.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

Millions of dollars, except per share data

                               
For the Years Ended December 31

2002 2001 2000

Revenues and Non-operating Income
                       
 
Sales (excluding excise taxes) and other operating revenues
  $ 11,932     $ 13,413     $ 11,993  
 
Non-operating income
                       
   
Gain on asset sales
    117              
   
Equity in income (loss) of HOVENSA L.L.C. 
    (47 )     58       121  
   
Other
    91       142       163  
     
     
     
 
     
Total revenues and non-operating income
    12,093       13,613       12,277  
     
     
     
 
Costs and Expenses
                       
 
Cost of products sold
    7,156       8,735       7,883  
 
Production expenses
    822       711       557  
 
Marketing expenses
    703       663       542  
 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment
    319       368       289  
 
Other operating expenses
    199       224       234  
 
General and administrative expenses
    256       313       224  
 
Interest expense
    269       194       162  
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    1,320       967       714  
 
Asset impairments
    1,100              
     
     
     
 
     
Total costs and expenses
    12,144       12,175       10,605  
     
     
     
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (51 )     1,438       1,672  
 
Provision for income taxes
    167       524       649  
     
     
     
 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (218 )   $ 914     $ 1,023  
     
     
     
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
                       
 
Basic
  $ (2.48 )   $ 10.38     $ 11.48  
 
Diluted
    (2.48 )     10.25       11.38  

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED RETAINED EARNINGS

Millions of dollars, except per share data

                           
For the Years Ended December 31

2002 2001 2000

Balance at Beginning of Year
  $ 3,807     $ 3,069     $ 2,287  
 
Net income (loss)
    (218 )     914       1,023  
 
Dividends declared — common stock ($1.20 per share in 2002 and 2001; $.60 per share in 2000)
    (107 )     (107 )     (54 )
 
Common stock acquired and retired
          (69 )     (187 )
     
     
     
 
Balance at End of Year
  $ 3,482     $ 3,807     $ 3,069  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

Millions of dollars

                                 
For the Years Ended December 31

2002 2001 2000

Cash Flows From Operating Activities
                       
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (218 )   $ 914     $ 1,023  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities
                       
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    1,320       967       714  
 
Asset impairments
    1,100              
 
Exploratory dry hole costs
    159       204       133  
 
Lease impairment
    41       38       33  
 
Gain on asset sales
    (117 )            
 
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes
    (258 )     64       164  
 
Undistributed earnings of affiliates
    47       (52 )     (119 )
 
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
    (104 )     650       (1,792 )
 
(Increase) decrease in inventories
    51       (131 )     (23 )
 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (217 )     (553 )     1,617  
 
Increase (decrease) in taxes payable
    50       (185 )     272  
 
Changes in prepaid expenses and other
    111       44       (227 )
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,965       1,960       1,795  
     
     
     
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
                       
 
Capital expenditures
                       
   
Exploration and production
    (1,404 )     (2,341 )     (783 )
   
Refining and marketing
    (130 )     (160 )     (155 )
     
     
     
 
       
Total capital expenditures
    (1,534 )     (2,501 )     (938 )
 
Acquisition of Triton Energy Limited, net of cash acquired
          (2,720 )      
 
Payment received on note
    48       48       48  
 
Investment in affiliates
          (86 )     (38 )
 
Proceeds from asset sales and other
    390       54       26  
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,096 )     (5,205 )     (902 )
     
     
     
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
                       
 
Debt with maturities of 90 days or less — increase (decrease)
    (581 )     564       (131 )
 
Debt with maturities of greater than 90 days
                       
   
Borrowings
    637       2,595       20  
   
Repayments
    (686 )     (54 )     (296 )
 
Cash dividends paid
    (107 )     (94 )     (54 )
 
Common stock and warrants acquired
          (100 )     (220 )
 
Stock options exercised
    28       59       59  
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (709 )     2,970       (622 )
     
     
     
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    160       (275 )     271  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
    37       312       41  
     
     
     
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year
  $ 197     $ 37     $ 312  
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PREFERRED STOCK,

COMMON STOCK AND CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

Millions of dollars; thousands of shares

                                           
Preferred Stock Common Stock


Capital in
Number of Number of excess of
shares Amount shares Amount par value

Balance at January 1, 2000
        $       90,676     $ 91     $ 782  
 
Distributions to trustee of nonvested common stock awards (net)
                461             28  
 
Common stock acquired and retired
                (3,475 )     (3 )     (31 )
 
Employee stock options exercised
                1,082       1       69  
 
Issuance of preferred stock
    327                         16  
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance at December 31, 2000
    327             88,744       89       864  
 
Distributions to trustee of nonvested common stock awards (net)
                38             1  
 
Common stock acquired and retired
                (1,078 )     (1 )     (11 )
 
Employee stock options exercised
                1,053       1       69  
 
Warrants purchased
                            (20 )
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance at December 31, 2001
    327             88,757       89       903  
 
Cancellations of nonvested common stock awards (net)
                (55 )           (3 )
 
Employee stock options exercised
                491             32  
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance at December 31, 2002
    327     $       89,193     $ 89     $ 932  
     
     
     
     
     
 

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Millions of dollars

                             
For the Years Ended
December 31

2002 2001 2000

Components of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                       
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (218 )   $ 914     $ 1,023  
 
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
    34       (2 )     (17 )
 
Additional minimum pension liability, after tax
    (71 )            
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on oil and gas cash flow hedges, after tax FAS 133 transition adjustment
          100        
   
Reclassification of deferred hedging gains to income
    (56 )     (74 )      
   
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges
    (269 )     223        
     
     
     
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ (580 )   $ 1,161     $ 1,006  
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

 
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

      Nature of Business: Amerada Hess Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) engage in the exploration for and the production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas. These activities are conducted primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and Equatorial Guinea. The Corporation also has oil and gas activities in Algeria, Azerbaijan, Colombia, Gabon, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and other countries. In addition, the Corporation manufactures, purchases, transports, trades and markets refined petroleum and other energy products. The Corporation owns 50% of HOVENSA L.L.C., a refinery joint venture in the United States Virgin Islands. An additional refining facility, terminals and retail gasoline stations are located on the East Coast of the United States.

      In preparing financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet and revenues and expenses in the income statement. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Among the estimates made by management are: oil and gas reserves, asset valuations and depreciable lives, pension liabilities, environmental obligations, dismantlement costs and income taxes.

      Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amerada Hess Corporation and entities in which the Corporation owns more than a 50% voting interest or entities that the Corporation controls. The Corporation’s undivided interests in unincorporated oil and gas exploration and production ventures are proportionately consolidated.

      Investments in affiliated companies, 20% to 50% owned, including HOVENSA but excluding a trading partnership, are stated at cost of acquisition plus the Corporation’s equity in undistributed net income since acquisition. The change in the equity in net income of these companies is included in non-operating income in the income statement. The Corporation consolidates the trading partnership in which it owns a 50% voting interest and over which it exercises control.

      Intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

      Revenue Recognition: The Corporation recognizes revenues from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products and other merchandise when title passes to the customer.

      The Corporation recognizes revenues from the production of natural gas properties in which it has an interest based on sales to customers. Differences between natural gas volumes sold and the Corporation’s share of natural gas production are not material.

      Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments, which are readily convertible into cash and have maturities of three months or less when acquired.

      Inventories: Crude oil and refined product inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or market. For inventories valued at cost, the Corporation uses principally the last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory method.

      Inventories of materials and supplies are valued at the lower of cost or market.

      Exploration and Development Costs: Oil and gas exploration and production activities are accounted for using the successful efforts method. Costs of acquiring unproved and proved oil and gas leasehold acreage, including lease bonuses, brokers’ fees and other related costs, are capitalized.

      Annual lease rentals and exploration expenses, including geological and geophysical expenses and exploratory dry hole costs, are charged against income as incurred.

      Costs of drilling and equipping productive wells, including development dry holes, and related production facilities are capitalized.

      The costs of exploratory wells that find oil and gas reserves are capitalized pending determination of whether proved reserves have been found. In an area requiring a major capital expenditure before production can begin, an exploration well is carried as an asset if sufficient reserves are discovered to justify its completion as a production well, and additional exploration drilling is underway or firmly planned. The Corporation does not capitalize the cost of other exploratory wells for more than one year unless proved reserves are found.

      Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization: The Corporation calculates depletion expense for acquisition costs of proved properties using the units of production method over proved oil and gas reserves. Depreciation and depletion expense for oil and gas production equipment and wells is calculated using the units of production method over proved developed oil and gas reserves. Depreciation of all other plant and equipment is determined on the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives.

      Provisions for impairment of undeveloped oil and gas leases are based on periodic evaluations and other factors.

      The estimated costs of dismantlement, restoration and abandonment, less estimated salvage values, of offshore oil and gas production platforms and pipelines are accrued using the units-of-production method and are reported as a component of depreciation expense and accumulated depreciation (see Note 16).

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      Retirement of Property, Plant and Equipment: Costs of property, plant and equipment retired or otherwise disposed of, less accumulated reserves, are reflected in non-operating income.

      Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Corporation reviews long-lived assets, including oil and gas properties at a field level, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recovered. If the carrying amounts are not expected to be recovered by undiscounted future cash flows, the assets are impaired and an impairment loss is recorded. The amount of impairment is based on the estimated fair value of the assets determined by discounting anticipated future net cash flows. In the case of oil and gas fields, the net present value of future cash flows is based on management’s best estimate of future prices, which is determined with reference to recent historical prices and published forward prices, applied to projected production volumes of individual fields and discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks involved. The projected production volumes represent reserves, including probable reserves, expected to be produced based on a stipulated amount of capital expenditures. The production volumes, prices and timing of production are consistent with internal projections and other externally reported information. Oil and gas prices used for determining asset impairments will generally differ from those used at year-end in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows.

      Impairment of Equity Investees: The Corporation reviews equity method investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an other than temporary decline in value has occurred. The amount of the impairment is based on quoted market prices, where available, or other valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows.

      Impairment of Goodwill: In accordance with FAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill cannot be amortized; however, it must be tested annually for impairment. This impairment test is calculated at the reporting unit level, which is the exploration and production segment for the Corporation’s goodwill. The Corporation identifies potential impairments by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its book value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, the Corporation calculates the possible impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount. If the implied goodwill is less than the carrying amount, a write-down is recorded.

      Maintenance and Repairs: The estimated costs of major maintenance, including turnarounds at the Port Reading refining facility, are accrued. Other expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged against income as incurred. Renewals and improvements are treated as additions to property, plant and equipment, and items replaced are treated as retirements.

      Environmental Expenditures: The Corporation capitalizes environmental expenditures that increase the life or efficiency of property or that reduce or prevent environmental contamination. The Corporation accrues for environmental expenses resulting from existing conditions related to past operations when the future costs are probable and reasonably estimable.

      Employee Stock Options and Nonvested Common Stock Awards: The Corporation uses the intrinsic value method to account for employee stock options. Because the exercise prices of employee stock options equal or exceed the market price of the stock on the date of grant, the Corporation does not recognize compensation expense. The Corporation records compensation expense for non-vested common stock awards ratably over the vesting period. The following pro forma financial information presents the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Corporation used the fair value method.

                             
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars, except per
share data
Net income (loss)
  $ (218 )   $ 914     $ 1,023  
Add stock-based employee compensation expense included in net income, net of taxes
    5       8       4  
Less total stock-based employee compensation expense determined using the fair value method, net of taxes
    (19 )     (22 )     (21 )
     
     
     
 
   
Pro forma net income (loss)
  $ (232 )   $ 900     $ 1,006  
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss) per share as reported
                       
 
Basic
  $ (2.48 )   $ 10.38     $ 11.48  
 
Diluted
    (2.48 )     10.25       11.38  
Pro forma net income (loss) per share
                       
 
Basic
  $ (2.63 )   $ 10.23     $ 11.29  
 
Diluted
    (2.63 )     10.10       11.19  
     
     
     
 

      Foreign Currency Translation: The U.S. dollar is the functional currency (primary currency in which business is conducted) for most foreign operations. For these operations, adjustments resulting from translating foreign currency assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars are recorded in income. For operations that use the local currency as the functional currency, adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars are recorded in a separate component of stockholders’ equity entitled accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses resulting from transactions in other than the functional currency are reflected in net income.

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      Hedging: The Corporation uses futures, forwards, options and swaps, individually or in combination, to reduce the effects of fluctuations in crude oil, natural gas and refined product prices. The Corporation also uses derivatives in its energy marketing activities to fix the purchase and selling prices of energy products. Related hedge gains or losses are an integral part of the selling or purchase prices. Generally, these derivatives are designated as hedges of expected future cash flows or forecasted transactions (cash flow hedges), and the gains or losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. These transactions meet the requirements for hedge accounting, including correlation. The Corporation reclassifies hedging gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings at the time the hedged transactions are recognized. The ineffective portion of hedges is included in current earnings. The Corporation’s remaining derivatives, including foreign currency contracts, are not designated as hedges and the change in fair value is included in income currently.

      Trading: Derivatives used in energy trading activities are marked to market, with net gains and losses recorded in operating revenue.

 
2. Special Items

      2002: The Corporation recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $706 million relating to the Ceiba field in Equatorial Guinea. The charge resulted from a reduction in probable reserves of approximately 12% of total field reserves, as well as the additional development costs of producing these reserves over a longer field life. Fair value was determined by discounting anticipated future net cash flows. Discounted cash flow was less than the book value of the field, which included allocated purchase price from the Triton acquisition. The Corporation also recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $394 million to reduce the carrying value of oil and gas properties located primarily in the Main Pass/ Breton Sound area of the Gulf of Mexico. Most of these properties were obtained in the 2001 LLOG acquisition and consisted of producing oil and gas fields with proved and probable reserves and exploration acreage. This charge principally reflects reduced reserve estimates on these fields resulting from unfavorable production performance. The fair values of producing properties were determined by using discounted cash flows. Exploration properties were evaluated by using results of drilling and production data from nearby fields and seismic data for these and other properties in the area. The pre-tax amounts of these charges were recorded in the caption asset impairments in the income statement.

      During 2002, the Corporation completed the sale of six United States flag vessels for $161 million in cash and a note for $29 million. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $102 million. The Corporation has agreed to support the buyer’s charter rate for these vessels for up to five years. A pre-tax gain of $50 million has been deferred as part of the sale transaction to reflect potential obligations of the support agreement. The support agreement requires that, if the actual contracted rate for the charter of a vessel is less than the stipulated charter rate in the agreement, the Corporation pay to the buyer the difference between the contracted rate and the stipulated rate. If the actual contracted rate exceeds the stipulated rate, the buyer must apply such amount to reimburse the Corporation for any payments made by the Corporation up to that date. While the Corporation’s eventual obligations under the support agreement could exceed the amount of the deferred gain, based on current charter rates the amount recorded is appropriate. During 2002, the Corporation paid $2 million relating to this support agreement.

      A net pre-tax gain of $14 million was recorded during 2002 from sales of oil and gas producing properties in the United States, United Kingdom and Azerbaijan and the Corporation’s energy marketing business in the United Kingdom.

      The sale of the six United States flag vessels related to the refining and marketing segment and the remaining asset sales related to exploration and production activities. The pre-tax amounts of these asset sales are recorded in non-operating income in the income statement.

      The United Kingdom government enacted a 10% supplementary tax on profits from oil and gas production in 2002. As a result of this tax law change, the Corporation recorded a one-time provision for deferred taxes of $43 million to increase the deferred tax liability on its balance sheet.

      In 2002, the Corporation recorded a pre-tax charge of $22 million for the write-off of intangible assets in its U.S. energy marketing business. In addition, accrued severance of $13 million was recorded for cost reduction initiatives in refining and marketing, principally in energy marketing. Approximately 165 positions were eliminated and an office was closed. The estimated annual savings from the staff reduction is $10 million, after-tax.

      During 2002, the Corporation paid $21 million against its severance reserves, including amounts provided in 2001 for exploration and production operations. At December 31, 2002 the remaining balance in the severance reserves is $8 million.

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      2001: The Corporation recorded a pre-tax charge of $29 million for estimated losses due to the bankruptcy of certain subsidiaries of Enron Corporation. The charge reflected losses on less than 10% of the Corporation’s crude oil and natural gas hedges. In addition, the Corporation recorded a pre-tax charge of $18 million for severance expenses resulting from cost reduction initiatives. The cost reduction program reflected the elimination of approximately 150 positions, principally in exploration and production operations. Substantially all of the pre-tax cost of the special items are reflected in general and administrative expense in the income statement.

      2000: The Corporation recorded a pre-tax gain of $97 million from the termination of its proposed acquisition of another oil company. The income principally reflected foreign currency gains on pound sterling contracts which were purchased in anticipation of the acquisition. The Corporation also recorded income from a termination payment which was received from the other company, partially offset by transaction costs. The combined results of this transaction were recorded as a special item in the Corporate segment. Refining and marketing results included a pre-tax charge of $38 million for costs associated with an alternative fuel research and development venture. Both of the special items are reflected in non-operating income in the income statement.

3.     Acquisition of Triton Energy Limited

      In 2001, the Corporation acquired 100% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Triton Energy Limited, an international oil and gas exploration and production company. The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements include Triton’s results of operations from August 14, 2001. The acquisition of Triton increased the size and scope of the Corporation’s exploration and production operations, providing access to long-lived international reserves and exploration potential. The purchase price resulted in the recognition of goodwill. Factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill included the strategic value of expanding global operations to access new growth areas outside of the United States and the North Sea, obtaining critical mass in Africa and Southeast Asia, and enabling cost savings and portfolio high grading opportunities.

      The Corporation accounted for the acquisition as a purchase using the accounting standards established in Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations, and No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The accounting standard requires that the goodwill arising from the purchase method of accounting not be amortized, however, it must be tested for impairment at least annually.

      The estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at August 14, 2001 follow:

             

Millions of dollars
Current assets (net of cash acquired)
  $ 101  
Investments and advances
    447  
Property, plant and equipment
    2,605  
Other assets
    7  
Goodwill
    982  
     
 
 
Total assets acquired
    4,142  
     
 
Current liabilities
    (282 )
Long-term debt, average rate 6.3%, due through 2007
    (555 )
Deferred liabilities and credits
    (585 )
     
 
 
Total liabilities assumed
    (1,422 )
     
 
   
Net assets acquired
  $ 2,720  
     
 

      The goodwill is assigned to the exploration and production reporting unit and is not deductible for income tax purposes, but is taken into account in the determination of foreign tax credits. Since the acquisition, goodwill has decreased by $5 million, mainly related to changes in contingent liabilities.

      The following pro forma results of operations present information as if the Triton acquisition occurred at the beginning of each year:

                   
2001 2000

Millions of dollars,
except per share data
Pro forma revenue
  $ 13,936     $ 12,620  
Pro forma income
  $ 914     $ 1,010  
Pro forma earnings per share
               
 
Basic
  $ 10.38     $ 11.34  
 
Diluted
  $ 10.25     $ 11.24  

4.     Inventories

      Inventories at December 31 are as follows:

                   
2002 2001

Millions of dollars
Crude oil and other charge stocks
  $ 99     $ 108  
Refined and other finished products
    497       440  
Less: LIFO adjustment
    (261 )     (111 )
     
     
 
      335       437  
Materials and supplies
    157       113  
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 492     $ 550  
     
     
 

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5. Refining Joint Venture

      The Corporation has an investment in HOVENSA L.L.C., a 50% joint venture with Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). HOVENSA owns and operates a refinery in the Virgin Islands, previously wholly-owned by the Corporation.

      The Corporation accounts for its investment in HOVENSA using the equity method. Summarized financial information for HOVENSA as of December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and for the years then ended follows:

                               
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars
Summarized Balance Sheet
At December 31
                       
 
Current assets
  $ 520     $ 491     $ 523  
 
Net fixed assets
    1,895       1,846       1,595  
 
Other assets
    40       35       37  
 
Current liabilities
    (335 )     (294 )     (425 )
 
Long-term debt
    (467 )     (365 )     (131 )
 
Deferred liabilities and credits
    (45 )     (23 )     (22 )
     
     
     
 
   
Partners’ equity
  $ 1,608     $ 1,690     $ 1,577  
     
     
     
 
Summarized Income Statement                        
For the years ended December 31                        
 
Total revenues
  $ 3,783     $ 4,209     $ 5,243  
 
Costs and expenses
    (3,872 )     (4,089 )     (4,996 )
     
     
     
 
     
Net income (loss)*
  $ (89 )   $ 120     $ 247  
     
     
     
 


The Corporation’s share of HOVENSA’s loss was $47 million in 2002, compared with income of $58 million in 2001 and $121 million in 2000.

      The Corporation has agreed to purchase 50% of HOVENSA’s production of refined products at market prices, after sales by HOVENSA to unaffiliated parties. Such purchases amounted to approximately $1,280 million during 2002, $1,500 million during 2001 and $2,080 million during 2000. The Corporation sold crude oil to HOVENSA for approximately $80 million during 2002, $110 million during 2001 and $98 million during 2000. The Corporation guarantees the payment of up to 50% of the value of HOVENSA’s crude oil purchases from suppliers other than PDVSA. At December 31, 2002, this amount was $280 million. This amount fluctuates based on the volume of crude oil purchased and the related crude oil prices. The year-end amount guaranteed is not representative of the normal contingent obligation, because reduced crude oil shipments from Venezuela in December caused HOVENSA to purchase additional crude oil from other parties. Generally, this contingent obligation is approximately $100 million.

      In addition, the Corporation has agreed to provide funding, in proportion to its 50% interest, to the extent HOVENSA does not have funds to meet its senior debt obligations due prior to the completion of coker construction, as defined. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation’s pro-rata share of HOVENSA’s senior debt was $221 million, after deducting HOVENSA funds available for debt service. After completion of the coker construction project, this amount becomes $40 million until completion of construction required to meet final low sulfur fuel regulations, after which the amount reduces to $15 million.

      At formation of the joint venture, PDVSA V.I., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PDVSA, purchased a 50% interest in the fixed assets of the Corporation’s Virgin Islands refinery for $62.5 million in cash and a 10-year note from PDVSA V.I. for $562.5 million bearing interest at 8.46% per annum and requiring principal payments over its term. At December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the principal balance of the note was $395 million and $443 million, respectively. In October 2002, the Corporation cancelled the $125 million contingent note of PDVSA V.I. also issued to it in connection with the formation of HOVENSA. The contingent note was not valued for accounting purposes and its cancellation had no effect on the Corporation’s financial position. At the same time, there were amendments of certain contracts relating to the HOVENSA joint venture, including a six-year extension of the contract for the supply of Mesa crude oil by an affiliate of PDVSA, an amendment to the pricing formula for the Merey crude oil supplied by an affiliate of PDVSA and an amendment to the services agreement between the Corporation and HOVENSA.

6.     Property, Plant and Equipment

      Property, plant and equipment at December 31 consists of the following:

                       
2002 2001

Millions of dollars
Exploration and production
               
 
Unproved properties
  $ 1,020     $ 1,099  
 
Proved properties
    2,843       3,804  
     
Wells, equipment and related facilities
    10,836       10,291  
Refining and marketing
    1,450       1,433  
     
     
 
   
Total — at cost
    16,149       16,627  
Less reserves for depreciation, depletion, amortization and lease impairment
    9,117       8,462  
     
     
 
   
Property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 7,032     $ 8,165  
     
     
 

7.     Short-Term Notes and Related Lines of Credit

      Short-term notes payable to banks amounted to $2 million at December 31, 2002 and $106 million at December 31, 2001. The weighted average interest rates on these borrowings were 1.4% and 2.5% at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation has uncommitted arrangements with banks for unused lines of credit aggregating $206 million.

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8.     Long-Term Debt

      Long-term debt at December 31 consists of the following:

                   
2002 2001

Millions of dollars
Fixed rate debentures, weighted average rate 6.9%, due through 2033
  $ 4,237     $ 3,986  
6.1% Marine Terminal Revenue Bonds — Series 1994 — City of Valdez, Alaska, due 2024
    20       20  
Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, weighted average rate 5.9%, due through 2032
    53       53  
Fixed rate notes, payable principally to insurance companies, weighted average rate 8.4%, due through 2014
    450       645  
Revolving Credit Facility with banks
          32  
Commercial paper
          539  
Project lease financing, weighted average rate 5.1%, due through 2014
    169       174  
Notes payable for asset purchases
          98  
Capitalized lease obligations, weighted average rate 6.5%, due through 2009
    56       7  
Other loans, weighted average rate 9.2%, due through 2019
    5       5  
     
     
 
      4,990       5,559  
Less amount included in current maturities
    14       276  
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 4,976     $ 5,283  
     
     
 

      The aggregate long-term debt maturing during the next five years is as follows (in millions): 2003 — $14 (included in current liabilities); 2004 — $465; 2005 — $158; 2006 — $536 and 2007 — $290.

      The Corporation’s long-term debt agreements contain restrictions on the amount of total borrowings and cash dividends allowed. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation is permitted to borrow an additional $1.9 billion for the construction or acquisition of assets. At year-end, the amount that can be borrowed for the payment of dividends is $720 million.

      During 2002, the Corporation refinanced existing debt by the issuance of $600 million of public debentures bearing interest at 7.125%, due in 2033. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation’s public fixed rate debentures have a face value of $4,255 million ($4,237 million net of unamortized discount). Borrowings are due commencing in 2004 and extend through 2033. Interest rates on the debentures range from 5.3% to 7.9% and have a weighted average rate of 6.9%.

      In connection with the sale of the Corporation’s interest in the Trans Alaska Pipeline in January 2003, $20 million of Marine Terminal Revenue Bonds have been assumed by the purchaser.

      The Corporation has a $1.5 billion revolving credit agreement, which was unutilized at December 31 and expires in January 2006. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at .725% above the London Interbank Offered Rate. A facility fee of .15% per annum is currently payable on the amount of the credit line. The interest rate and facility fee would be increased if the Corporation’s public debt rating is lowered.

      In 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Corporation capitalized interest of $101 million, $44 million and $3 million, respectively, on major development projects. The total amount of interest paid (net of amounts capitalized), principally on short-term and long-term debt, in 2002, 2001 and 2000 was $274 million, $121 million and $168 million, respectively.

9. Stock Based Compensation Plans

      The Corporation has outstanding stock options and nonvested common stock under its Amended and Restated 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Generally, stock options vest one year from the date of grant and the exercise price equals or exceeds the market price on the date of grant. Nonvested common stock vests five years from the date of grant.

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      The Corporation’s stock option activity in 2002, 2001 and 2000 consisted of the following:

                   
Weighted-
average
Options exercise price
(thousands) per share

Outstanding at January 1, 2000
    4,507     $ 56.18  
 
Granted
    870       60.39  
 
Exercised
    (1,082 )     54.41  
     
     
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2000
    4,295       57.47  
 
Granted
    1,674       60.91  
 
Exercised
    (1,053 )     56.28  
 
Forfeited
    (42 )     61.79  
     
     
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2001
    4,874       58.87  
 
Granted
    46       66.45  
 
Exercised
    (492 )     57.81  
 
Forfeited
    (53 )     59.79  
     
     
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2002
    4,375     $ 59.06  
     
     
 
Exercisable at December 31, 2000
    3,425     $ 56.73  
Exercisable at December 31, 2001
    3,216       57.85  
Exercisable at December 31, 2002
    4,329       58.99  
     
     
 

      Exercise prices for employee stock options at December 31, 2002 ranged from $49.19 to $84.61 per share. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of employee stock options is 7 years.

      The Corporation uses the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of employee stock options for pro forma disclosure of the effects on net income and earnings per share. The Corporation used the following weighted-average assumptions in the Black-Scholes model for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively: risk-free interest rates of 4.2%, 4.1% and 5.4%; expected stock price volatility of .262, .244 and .225; dividend yield of 1.9%, 2.0% and 1.0%; and an expected life of seven years. The Corporation’s net income would have been reduced by approximately $14 million in 2002 and 2001 and $17 million in 2000 if option expense were recorded using the fair value method.

      The weighted-average fair values of options granted for which the exercise price equaled the market price on the date of grant were $19.63 in 2002, $16.20 in 2001 and $20.04 in 2000.

      Total compensation expense for nonvested common stock was $7 million in 2002, $12 million in 2001 and $7 million in 2000. Awards of nonvested common stock were as follows:

                 
Shares of  
nonvested Weighted-
common stock average
awarded price on date
(thousands) of grant

Granted in 2000
    519     $ 59.65  
Granted in 2001
    108       67.25  
Granted in 2002
    21       66.29  
     
     
 

      At December 31, 2002, the number of common shares reserved for issuance is as follows (in thousands):

             
1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan
       
 
Future awards
    937 *
 
Stock options outstanding
    4,375  
 
Stock appreciation rights
    15  
     
 
   
Total
    5,327  
     
 


In February 2003, the Corporation awarded 742,500 shares of non-vested common stock.

10.     Foreign Currency Translation

      Foreign currency gains amounted to $10 million and $7 million after income taxes in 2002 and 2001. In 2000, after-tax foreign currency gains amounted to $45 million, including a gain of $53 million related to the termination of the proposed acquisition of another oil company.

      The balance in accumulated other comprehensive income related to foreign currency translation was a reduction in stockholders’ equity of $107 million at December 31, 2002 compared with a reduction of $141 million at December 31, 2001.

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11.     Pension Plans

      The Corporation has defined benefit pension plans for substantially all of its employees. The following table reconciles the benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets and shows the funded status:

                       
2002 2001

Millions of dollars
Reconciliation of pension benefit obligation
               
 
Benefit obligation at January 1
  $ 623     $ 589  
 
Service cost
    23       20  
 
Interest cost
    44       41  
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
    60       (5 )
 
Acquisition of business
          7  
 
Benefit payments
    (29 )     (29 )
     
     
 
   
Pension benefit obligation at December 31
    721       623  
     
     
 
Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets
               
 
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
    495       543  
 
Actual return on plan assets
    (42 )     (39 )
 
Employer contributions
    63       12  
 
Acquisition of business
          8  
 
Benefit payments
    (29 )     (29 )
     
     
 
   
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
    487       495  
     
     
 
Funded status at December 31
               
 
Funded status
    (234 )     (128 )
 
Prior service cost
    5       5  
 
Unrecognized loss
    214       76  
     
     
 
     
Net amount recognized
  $ (15 )   $ (47 )
     
     
 

      Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31 consists of the following:

                   
2002 2001

Millions of
dollars
Accrued benefit liability
  $ (130 )   $ (47 )
Intangible asset
    5        
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    110        
     
     
 
 
Net amount recognized
  $ (15 )   $ (47 )
     
     
 

      Pension expense consisted of the following:

                           
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars
Service cost
  $ 23     $ 20     $ 18  
Interest cost
    44       41       37  
Expected return on plan assets
    (44 )     (48 )     (45 )
Amortization of prior service cost
    1       1       2  
Amortization of net (gain) loss
    5             (1 )
     
     
     
 
 
Pension expense*
  $ 29     $ 14     $ 11  
     
     
     
 


Pension expense is expected to increase to approximately $50 million in 2003.

      Prior service costs and gains and losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the benefit obligation or the market value of assets are amortized over the average remaining service period of active employees.

      The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used by the Corporation’s pension plans at December 31 were as follows:

                 
2002 2001

Discount rate
    6.6 %     7.0 %
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
    9.0 *     9.0  
Rate of compensation increases
    4.4       4.5  
     
     
 


Decreased to 8.5% effective January 1, 2003.

      The Corporation also has a nonqualified supplemental pension plan covering certain employees. The supplemental pension plan provides for incremental pension payments from the Corporation’s funds so that total pension payments equal amounts that would have been payable from the Corporation’s principal pension plan were it not for limitations imposed by income tax regulations. The benefit obligation related to this unfunded plan totaled $61 million at December 31, 2002 and $59 million at December 31, 2001. Pension expense for the plan was $8 million in 2002, $9 million in 2001 and $7 million in 2000. The Corporation has accrued $43 million for this plan at December 31, 2002 ($44 million at December 31, 2001). The trust established to fund the supplemental plan held assets valued at $26 million at December 31, 2002 and $23 million at December 31, 2001.

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12. Provision for Income Taxes

      The provision for income taxes consisted of:

                             
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars
United States Federal
                       
 
Current
  $ 4     $ 77     $ 92  
 
Deferred
    (158 )     50       62  
State
    5       27       22  
     
     
     
 
      (149 )     154       176  
     
     
     
 
Foreign
                       
 
Current
    416       356       371  
 
Deferred
    (143 )     14       102  
     
     
     
 
      273       370       473  
     
     
     
 
Adjustment of deferred tax liability for foreign income tax rate change
    43              
     
     
     
 
   
Total
  $ 167     $ 524 *   $ 649  
     
     
     
 


Includes benefit of $48 million relating to prior year refunds of United Kingdom Advance Corporation Taxes and deductions for exploratory drilling.

      Income (loss) before income taxes consisted of the following:

                           
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars
United States
  $ (446 )   $ 385     $ 497  
Foreign*
    395       1,053       1,175  
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ (51 )   $ 1,438     $ 1,672  
     
     
     
 


Foreign income includes the Corporation’s Virgin Islands, shipping and other operations located outside of the United States.

      Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their recorded amounts in the financial statements. A summary of the components of deferred tax liabilities and assets at December 31 follows:

                     
2002 2001

Millions of dollars
Deferred tax liabilities
               
 
Fixed assets and investments
  $ 943     $ 1,168  
 
Foreign petroleum taxes
    256       209  
 
Other
    138       118  
     
     
 
   
Total deferred tax liabilities
    1,337       1,495  
     
     
 
Deferred tax assets
               
 
Accrued liabilities
    124       176  
 
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards
    543       350  
 
Tax credit carryforwards
    61       32  
 
Other
    33       44  
     
     
 
   
Total deferred tax assets
    761       602  
 
Valuation allowance
    (95 )     (93 )
     
     
 
   
Net deferred tax assets
    666       509  
     
     
 
   
Net deferred tax liabilities
  $ 671     $ 986  
     
     
 

      The difference between the Corporation’s effective income tax rate and the United States statutory rate is reconciled below:

                           
2002 2001 2000

United States statutory rate
    (35.0 )%     35.0 %     35.0 %
Effect of foreign operations, including foreign tax credits
    380.2 *     1.1       3.5  
Loss on repurchase of bonds
    (19.8 )            
State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit
    6.8       1.2       .8  
Prior year adjustments
    (1.9 )     (1.4 )     (.6 )
Other
    (.1 )     .5       .1  
     
     
     
 
 
Total
    330.2 %     36.4 %     38.8 %
     
     
     
 


Reflects high effective tax rates in certain foreign jurisdictions, including special taxes in the United Kingdom and Norway, and losses in other jurisdictions which were benefited at lower rates.

      The Corporation has not recorded deferred income taxes applicable to undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are expected to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations. Undistributed earnings amounted to approximately $1.9 billion at December 31, 2002 and include amounts which, if remitted, would result in U.S. income taxes at less than the statutory rate, because of available foreign tax credits. If the earnings of such foreign subsidiaries were not indefinitely reinvested, a deferred tax liability of approximately $150 million would have been required.

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      For income tax reporting at December 31, 2002, the Corporation has alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of approximately $60 million, which can be carried forward indefinitely. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation has a net operating loss carryforward in the United States of approximately $600 million. At December 31, 2002, a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $550 million is also available to offset income from the Corporation’s share of the HOVENSA joint venture and to reduce taxes on interest from the PDVSA note. In addition, a foreign exploration and production subsidiary has a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $475 million.

      Income taxes paid (net of refunds) in 2002, 2001 and 2000 amounted to $410 million, $605 million and $249 million, respectively.

 
13. Net Income Per Share

      The weighted average number of common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations are summarized below:

                           
2002 2001 2000

Thousands of shares
Common shares — basic
    88,187       88,031       89,063  
Effect of dilutive securities
                       
 
Stock options
          468       339  
 
Nonvested common stock
          425       358  
 
Convertible preferred stock
          205       118  
     
     
     
 
Common shares — diluted
    88,187       89,129       89,878  
     
     
     
 

      Diluted common shares include shares that would be outstanding assuming the exercise of stock options, the fulfillment of restrictions on nonvested shares and the conversion of preferred stock. In 2002, the above table excludes the antidilutive effect of 424,000 stock options, 461,000 nonvested common shares and 205,000 shares of convertible preferred stock. The table also excludes the effect of out-of-the-money options on 633,000 shares, 139,000 shares and 1,063,000 shares in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

 
14. Leased Assets

      The Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries lease gasoline stations, tankers, floating production systems, drilling rigs, office space and other assets for varying periods. At December 31, 2002, future minimum rental payments applicable to noncancelable leases with remaining terms of one year or more (other than oil and gas leases) are as follows:

                     
Operating Capital
Leases Leases

Millions of dollars
2003
  $ 107     $ 13  
2004
    100       12  
2005
    66       13  
2006
    65       13  
2007
    66       13  
Remaining years
    893       3  
     
     
 
Total minimum lease payments
    1,297       67  
Less: Imputed interest
          11  
      Income from subleases
    18        
     
     
 
Net minimum lease payments
  $ 1,279     $ 56  
     
     
 
Capitalized lease obligations
               
 
Current
          $ 9  
 
Long-term
            47  
             
 
   
Total
          $ 56  
             
 

      Certain operating leases provide an option to purchase the related property at fixed prices.

      Rental expense for all operating leases, other than rentals applicable to oil and gas leases, was as follows:

                           
2002 2001 2000

Millions of dollars
Total rental expense
  $ 160     $ 206     $ 199  
Less income from subleases
    34       63       86  
     
     
     
 
 
Net rental expense
  $ 126     $ 143     $ 113  
     
     
     
 

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15. Financial Instruments, Non-Trading and Trading Activities

      On January 1, 2001, the Corporation adopted FAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This statement requires that the Corporation recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value and establishes criteria for using derivatives as hedges.

      The January 1, 2001 transition adjustment resulting from adopting FAS No. 133 was a cumulative increase in other comprehensive income of $100 million after income taxes ($145 million before income taxes). Substantially all of the transition adjustment resulted from crude oil and natural gas cash flow hedges. The transition adjustment did not have a material effect on net income or retained earnings. The accounting change also affected current assets and liabilities.

      Non-Trading: The Corporation uses futures, forwards, options and swaps, individually or in combination, to reduce the effects of fluctuations in crude oil, natural gas and refined product selling prices. The Corporation also uses derivatives in its energy marketing activities to fix the purchase and selling prices of energy products. Related hedge gains or losses are an integral part of the selling or purchase prices. Generally, these derivatives are designated as hedges of expected future cash flows or forecasted transactions (cash flow hedges), and the gains or losses are recorded in other comprehensive income until the hedged transactions are recognized. The Corporation’s use of fair value hedges is not material.

      The Corporation reclassifies hedging gains and losses from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings at the time the hedged transactions are recognized. In 2002, hedging increased exploration and production results by $56 million after income taxes ($82 million before income taxes). Results from exploration and production activities in 2001 were increased $74 million after income taxes ($106 million before income taxes) by reclassified hedge gains. This included $53 million after income taxes ($82 million before income taxes) associated with the transition adjustment at the beginning of the year. The ineffective portion of hedges is included in current earnings in cost of products sold. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material during the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001.

      The Corporation produced 119 million barrels of crude oil and natural gas liquids and 275 million Mcf of natural gas in 2002. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation’s crude oil and natural gas hedging activities included commodity futures, option and swap contracts. Crude oil hedges mature in 2003 and 2004 and cover 91 million barrels of crude oil production (29 million barrels of crude oil in 2001). The Corporation has natural gas hedges covering 35 million Mcf of natural gas production at December 31, 2002, which mature in 2003 (143 million Mcf of natural gas at December 31, 2001).

      Since the contracts described above are designated as hedges and correlate to price movements of crude oil and natural gas, any gains or losses resulting from market changes will be offset by losses or gains on the Corporation’s production. At December 31, 2002, net after-tax deferred losses in accumulated other comprehensive income from the Corporation’s crude oil and natural gas hedging contracts expiring through 2004 were $91 million ($141 million before income taxes), including $71 million of unrealized losses. Of the net after tax deferred loss, $97 million matures during 2003. At December 31, 2001 after tax deferred gains were $249 million ($374 million before income taxes), including $164 million of unrealized gains. Creditworthiness of counterparties to hedging transactions is reviewed regularly and full performance is expected.

      In its energy marketing business, the Corporation has entered into cash flow hedges to fix the purchase prices of natural gas, heating oil and electricity. The fair value of these contracts is $25 million and is included in other comprehensive income. These contracts mature generally through 2004. There is no significant concentration of credit risk with counterparties.

      Commodity Trading: The Corporation, principally through a consolidated partnership, trades energy commodities, including futures, forwards, options and swaps, based on expectations of future market conditions. The Corporation’s net income from trading activities, including its share of the earnings of the trading partnership amounted to $3 million in 2002, $45 million in 2001 and $22 million in 2000.

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      Financial Instruments: Foreign currency contracts are used to protect the Corporation from fluctuations in exchange rates. The Corporation enters into foreign currency contracts, which are not designated as hedges, and the change in fair value is included in income currently. The Corporation has $307 million of notional value foreign currency forward contracts maturing in 2003 ($136 million at December 31, 2001). Notional amounts do not quantify risk or represent assets or liabilities of the Corporation, but are used in the calculation of cash settlements under the contracts. The Corporation also has $149 million in letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2002 ($225 million at December 31, 2001). Of the total letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2002, $89 million represents contingent liabilities; the remaining $60 million relates to liabilities recorded on the balance sheet.

      Fair Value Disclosure: The Corporation estimates the fair value of its fixed-rate notes receivable and debt generally using discounted cash flow analysis based on current interest rates for instruments with similar maturities. Interest-rate swaps and foreign currency exchange contracts are valued based on current termination values or quoted market prices of comparable contracts. The Corporation’s valuation of commodity contracts considers quoted market prices where applicable. In the absence of quoted market prices, the Corporation values contracts at fair value considering time value, volatility of the underlying commodities and other factors.

      The following table presents the year-end fair values of energy commodities and derivative instruments used in non-trading and trading activities:

                   
Fair Value At Dec. 31

2002 2001

Millions of dollars,
asset (liability)
Commodities
  $ 27     $ 54  
Futures and forwards
               
 
Assets
    370       154  
 
Liabilities
    (378 )     (323 )
Options
               
 
Held
    65       420  
 
Written
    (27 )     (466 )
Swaps
               
 
Assets
    1,323       1,472  
 
Liabilities
    (1,394 )     (1,109 )
     
     
 

      The carrying amounts of the Corporation’s financial instruments and commodity contracts, including those used in the Corporation’s non-trading and trading activities, generally approximate their fair values at December 31, 2002 and 2001, except as follows:

                                 
2002 2001


Balance Balance
Sheet Fair Sheet Fair
Amount Value Amount Value

Millions of dollars, asset (liability)
Fixed-rate notes receivable
  $ 424     $ 364     $ 443     $ 440  
Fixed-rate debt
    (4,984 )     (5,561 )     (4,936 )     (5,070 )
     
     
     
     
 

      Market and Credit Risks: The Corporation’s financial instruments expose it to market and credit risks and may at times be concentrated with certain counterparties or groups of counterparties. The credit worthiness of counterparties is subject to continuing review and full performance is anticipated. In its trading activities, the Corporation reduces its risk related to certain counterparties by using master netting agreements and requiring collateral, generally cash.

      In its trading activities, the Corporation has net receivables of $442 million at December 31, 2002, which are concentrated with counter-parties, as follows: domestic and foreign trading companies — 40%, gas and power companies — 32%, banks and major financial institutions — 15% and integrated energy companies — 7%.

 
16. Future Accounting Changes

      During 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force issued EITF 02-3, Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities. In accordance with EITF 02-3, the Corporation began accounting for trading inventory purchased after October 25, 2002 at the lower of cost or market. Inventory purchased prior to this date was marked-to-market and reflected in income currently. Beginning January 1, 2003, the Corporation will account for all trading inventory at the lower of cost or market. This accounting change will not have a material effect on the Corporation’s income or financial position.

      The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. This statement changes the method of accruing for costs associated with the retirement of fixed assets for which a legal retirement obligation exists, such as the dismantlement of oil and gas production facilities. This standard is effective in 2003. The effect of this new accounting standard is not material to the Corporation’s income or financial position.

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17.     Guarantees and Contingencies

      In the normal course of business, the Corporation provides guarantees for investees of the Corporation. These guarantees are contingent commitments that ensure the performance of investees for repayment of borrowings and other arrangements. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Corporation could be required to make under its guarantees at December 31, 2002 is $269 million. The Corporation has guaranteed $221 million of the senior debt obligation of HOVENSA (see Note 5). The remainder relates generally to guarantees of performance under lease terms of a natural gas pipeline in which the Corporation owns a 5% interest. The amount of this guarantee declines over a 15 year term.

      The Corporation is subject to contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings. The Corporation considers these routine and incidental to its business and not material to its financial position or results of operations. The Corporation accrues liabilities when the future costs are probable and reasonably estimable.

18.     Subsequent Event

      In February 2003, the Corporation exchanged its crude oil producing properties in Colombia, plus $10 million in cash, for an additional 25% interest in natural gas reserves in the joint development area of Malaysia and Thailand. At December 31, 2002, the net book value of fixed assets in Colombia was approximately $685 million and the related deferred income tax liability was approximately $145 million. The exchange is expected to result in a net charge to income of approximately $60 million in the first quarter of 2003. This charge reflects the adjustment of the book value of the assets and liabilities being exchanged to fair value.

      In January 2003, the Corporation also sold its 1.5% interest in the Trans Alaska Pipeline System and recognized a net gain of approximately $30 million.

19.     Segment Information

      Financial information by major geographic area for each of the three years ended December 31, 2002 follows:

                                   
United Africa, Asia
States Europe and other Consolidated

Millions of dollars
2002
                               
 
Operating revenues
  $ 8,749     $ 2,237     $ 946     $ 11,932  
 
Property, plant and equipment (net)
    1,770       2,327       2,935       7,032  
     
     
     
     
 
2001
                               
 
Operating revenues
  $ 9,824     $ 3,138     $ 451     $ 13,413  
 
Property, plant and equipment (net)
    2,469       2,322       3,374       8,165  
     
     
     
     
 
2000
                               
 
Operating revenues
  $ 8,953     $ 2,825     $ 215     $ 11,993  
 
Property, plant and equipment (net)
    1,558       2,269       496       4,323  
     
     
     
     
 

      The Corporation has two operating segments that comprise the structure used by senior management to make key operating decisions and assess performance. These are (1) exploration and production and (2) refining and marketing. Operating segments have not been aggregated. Exploration and production operations include the exploration for and the production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas. Refining and marketing operations include the manufacture, purchase, transportation, trading and marketing of petroleum and other energy products.

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      The following table presents financial data by operating segment for each of the three years ended December 31, 2002:

                                       
Exploration and Refining and Corporate and
Production Marketing Interest Consolidated*

Millions of dollars
2002
                               
 
Operating revenues
                               
   
Total operating revenues
  $ 4,195     $ 8,351     $ 1          
   
Less: Transfers between affiliates
    615                      
     
     
     
     
 
     
Operating revenues from unaffiliated customers
  $ 3,580     $ 8,351     $ 1     $ 11,932  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Operating earnings (loss)
  $ 752     $ 40     $ (241 )   $ 551  
 
Special items
    (814 )     45             (769 )
     
     
     
     
 
     
Net income (loss)
  $ (62 )   $ 85     $ (241 )   $ (218 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings of equity affiliates
  $ (4 )   $ (38 )   $     $ (42 )
 
Interest income
    5       38       1       44  
 
Interest expense
                269       269  
 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and lease impairment
    1,305       55       1       1,361  
 
Asset impairments
    1,100                   1,100  
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    252       47       (132 )     167  
 
Investments in equity affiliates
    617       1,001             1,618  
 
Identifiable assets
    8,392       4,218       652       13,262  
 
Capital employed
    6,657       2,465       118       9,240  
 
Capital expenditures
    1,404       123       7       1,534  
     
     
     
     
 
2001
                               
 
Operating revenues
                               
   
Total operating revenues
  $ 4,812     $ 9,454     $ 2          
   
Less: Transfers between affiliates
    855                      
     
     
     
     
 
     
Operating revenues from unaffiliated customers
  $ 3,957     $ 9,454     $ 2     $ 13,413  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Operating earnings (loss)
  $ 923     $ 235     $ (213 )   $ 945  
 
Special items
    (29 )     (2 )           (31 )
     
     
     
     
 
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 894     $ 233     $ (213 )   $ 914  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings of equity affiliates
  $ (2 )   $ 54     $     $ 52  
 
Interest income
    6       45       8       59  
 
Interest expense
                194       194  
 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and lease impairment
    951       51       3       1,005  
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    528       65       (69 )     524  
 
Investments in equity affiliates
    580       1,052             1,632  
 
Identifiable assets
    10,412       4,797       160       15,369  
 
Capital employed
    7,534       2,999       39       10,572  
 
Capital expenditures
    5,061       155       5       5,221  
     
     
     
     
 
2000
                               
 
Operating revenues
                               
   
Total operating revenues
  $ 3,970     $ 8,813     $ 2          
   
Less: Transfers between affiliates
    792                      
     
     
     
     
 
     
Operating revenues from unaffiliated customers
  $ 3,178     $ 8,813     $ 2     $ 11,993  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Operating earnings (loss)
  $ 868     $ 288     $ (169 )   $ 987  
 
Special items
          (24 )     60       36  
     
     
     
     
 
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 868     $ 264     $ (109 )   $ 1,023  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings of equity affiliates
  $ 1     $ 121     $ 6     $ 128  
 
Interest income
    7       59       11       77  
 
Interest expense
                162       162  
 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and lease impairment
    700       39       8       747  
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    612       50       (13 )     649  
 
Investments in equity affiliates
    147       894             1,041  
 
Identifiable assets
    4,688       4,976       610       10,274  
 
Capital employed
    2,817       2,747       369       5,933  
 
Capital expenditures
    783       154       1       938  
     
     
     
     
 


After elimination of transactions between affiliates, which are valued at approximate market prices.

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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

      The consolidated financial statements of Amerada Hess Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries were prepared by and are the responsibility of management. These financial statements conform with generally accepted accounting principles and are, in part, based on estimates and judgements of management. Other information included in this Annual Report is consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements.

      The Corporation maintains a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are properly executed and recorded. Judgements are required to balance the relative costs and benefits of this system of internal controls.

      The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, who have been selected by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors and approved by the stockholders. Ernst & Young LLP assesses the Corporation’s system of internal controls and performs tests and procedures that they consider necessary to arrive at an opinion on the fairness of the consolidated financial statements.

      The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors consists solely of independent directors. The Audit Committee meets periodically with the independent auditors, internal auditors and management to review and discuss the annual audit scope and plans, the adequacy of staffing, the system of internal controls and the results of examinations. At least annually, the Audit Committee meets with the independent auditors and with the internal auditors without management present. The Audit Committee also reviews the Corporation’s financial statements with management and the independent auditors. This review includes a discussion of accounting principles, significant judgements inherent in the financial statements, disclosures and such other matters required by generally accepted auditing standards. Ernst & Young LLP and the Corporation’s internal auditors have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee.

  -s- John B. Hess
  John B. Hess
  Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
 
  -s- John Y. Schreyer
John Y. Schreyer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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REPORT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Amerada Hess Corporation

      We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Amerada Hess Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the related consolidated statements of income, retained earnings, cash flows, changes in preferred stock, common stock and capital in excess of par value and comprehensive income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

      We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the 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. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Amerada Hess Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries at December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

      As discussed in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, effective January 1, 2001.

(ERNST & YOUNG LLP LOGO)

New York, NY

February 21, 2003

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SUPPLEMENTARY OIL AND GAS DATA (UNAUDITED)

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

      The supplementary oil and gas data that follows is presented in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 69, Disclosures about Oil and Gas Producing Activities, and includes (1) costs incurred, capitalized costs and results of operations relating to oil and gas producing activities, (2) net proved oil and gas reserves, and (3) a standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves, including a reconciliation of changes therein.

      The Corporation produces crude oil and/or natural gas in the United States, Europe, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Indonesia, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Algeria and Colombia. Exploration activities are also conducted, or are planned, in additional countries.

      Through an equity investee, the Corporation owns a 25% interest in certain oil and gas fields in the joint development area of Malaysia and Thailand (JDA). The Corporation also owns a 25% interest in an oil and gas exploration and production company, Premier Oil plc. The Corporation accounts for both of these investments on the equity method.

      Subsequent to year-end, the Corporation exchanged its producing properties in Colombia for an additional 25% interest in the JDA. The Corporation’s JDA interest will be consolidated in future periods. The Corporation has also agreed to exchange its interest in Premier for an interest in a producing gas field in Indonesia.

Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Producing Activities

                                     
United Africa, Asia
For the Years Ended December 31 Total States Europe and other

(Millions of dollars)
2002
                               
 
Property acquisitions
                               
   
Proved
  $ 70     $     $     $ 70  
   
Unproved
    23       22             1  
 
Exploration
    335       120       53       162  
 
Development
    1,095       146       509       440  
 
Share of equity investees’ costs incurred
    39             25       14  
     
     
     
     
 
2001
                               
 
Property acquisitions
                               
   
Proved
  $ 2,772     $ 831     $     $ 1,941  
   
Unproved
    820       121       1       698  
 
Exploration
    297       107       87       103  
 
Development
    1,182       322       516       344  
 
Share of equity investees’ costs incurred
    14             9       5  
     
     
     
     
 
2000
                               
 
Property acquisitions
                               
   
Proved
  $ 80     $     $     $ 80  
   
Unproved
    38       22       8       8  
 
Exploration
    252       119       49       84  
 
Development
    536       155       321       60  
 
Share of equity investees’ costs incurred
    49             9       40  
     
     
     
     
 

Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities

                   
At December 31 2002 2001

(Millions of dollars)
Unproved properties
  $ 1,020     $ 1,099  
Proved properties
    2,843       3,804  
Wells, equipment and related facilities
    10,836       10,291  
     
     
 
 
Total costs
    14,699       15,194  
Less: Reserve for depreciation, depletion, amortization and lease impairment
    8,539       7,907  
     
     
 
 
Net capitalized costs
  $ 6,160     $ 7,287  
     
     
 
 
Share of equity investees’ capitalized costs
  $ 704     $ 655  
     
     
 

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      The results of operations for oil and gas producing activities shown below exclude sales of purchased natural gas, non-operating income (including gains on sales of oil and gas properties), interest expense and gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions. Therefore, these results are on a different basis than the net income from exploration and production operations reported in management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and in Note 19 to the financial statements.

Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities

                                       
United Africa, Asia
For the Years Ended December 31 Total States Europe and other

(Millions of dollars)
2002
                               
 
Sales and other operating revenues
                               
   
Unaffiliated customers
  $ 3,139     $ 429     $ 1,819     $ 891  
   
Inter-company
    647       615       32        
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total revenues
    3,786       1,044       1,851       891  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Costs and expenses
                               
   
Production expenses, including related taxes
    822       241       405       176  
   
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment
    319       85       94       140  
   
Other operating expenses
    143       46       17       80  
   
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    1,263       460       525       278  
   
Asset impairments
    1,100       394             706  
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total costs and expenses
    3,647       1,226       1,041       1,380  
     
     
     
     
 
   
Results of operations before income taxes
    139       (182 )     810       (489 )
   
Provision for income taxes
    220       (64 )     387       (103 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Results of operations
  $ (81 )   $ (118 )   $ 423     $ (386 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Share of equity investees’ results of operations
  $ 8     $     $ (3 )   $ 11  
     
     
     
     
 
2001
                               
 
Sales and other operating revenues
                               
   
Unaffiliated customers
  $ 2,519     $ 378     $ 1,706     $ 435  
   
Inter-company
    1,032       856       176        
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total revenues
    3,551       1,234       1,882       435  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Costs and expenses
                               
   
Production expenses, including related taxes
    711       213       374       124  
   
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment
    368       156       103       109  
   
Other operating expenses
    153       80       25       48  
   
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    913       368       446       99  
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total costs and expenses
    2,145       817       948       380  
     
     
     
     
 
   
Results of operations before income taxes
    1,406       417       934       55  
   
Provision for income taxes
    523       143       320       60  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Results of operations
  $ 883     $ 274     $ 614     $ (5 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Share of equity investees’ results of operations
  $ 17     $     $ 12     $ 5  
     
     
     
     
 
                                       
2000
                               
 
Sales and other operating revenues
                               
   
Unaffiliated customers
  $ 2,153     $ 146     $ 1,813     $ 194  
   
Inter-company
    944       792       152        
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total revenues
    3,097       938       1,965       194  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Costs and expenses
                               
   
Production expenses, including related taxes
    557       147       361       49  
   
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment
    289       141       51       97  
   
Other operating expenses
    86       44       20       22  
   
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    667       175       450       42  
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total costs and expenses
    1,599       507       882       210  
     
     
     
     
 
   
Results of operations before income taxes
    1,498       431       1,083       (16 )
   
Provision for income taxes
    613       158       442       13  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Results of operations
  $ 885     $ 273     $ 641     $ (29 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Share of equity investees’ results of operations
  $ 2     $     $ (3 )   $ 5  
     
     
     
     
 

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      The Corporation’s net oil and gas reserves have been estimated by independent consultants DeGolyer and MacNaughton. The reserves in the tabulation below include proved undeveloped crude oil and natural gas reserves that will require substantial future development expenditures. On a barrel of oil equivalent basis, 33% of the Corporation’s December 31, 2002 worldwide proved reserves are undeveloped. The estimates of the Corporation’s proved reserves of crude oil and natural gas (after deducting royalties and operating interests owned by others) follow:

Oil and Gas Reserves

                                                                                                   
Crude Oil, Condensate and Natural Gas Liquids Natural Gas
(Millions of barrels) (Millions of Mcf)


Africa, Africa,
United Asia and Equity World- United Asia and Equity World-
States Europe other Total Investees wide States Europe other Total Investees wide

Net Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves
                                                                                               
 
At January 1, 2000
    163       438       97       698       14       712       605       998       301       1,904       277       2,181  
 
Revisions of previous estimates
    9       31       5       45       (1 )     44       2       33       7       42       2       44  
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
    7       16       4       27             27       43       47       14       104       44       148  
 
Purchases of minerals in-place
    1       4       83       88             88       8       2             10             10  
 
Sales of minerals in-place
          (5 )     (2 )     (7 )           (7 )           (4 )           (4 )           (4 )
 
Production
    (24 )     (65 )     (7 )     (96 )     (2 )     (98 )     (106 )     (131 )     (12 )     (249 )     (3 )     (252 )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
At December 31, 2000
    156       419       180       755       11       766       552       945       310       1,807       320       2,127  
 
Revisions of previous estimates
    3       (1 )     4       6       (1 )     5       31       (25 )     (17 )     (11 )     46       35  
 
Improved recovery
          34             34             34             27             27             27  
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
    9       18       8       35             35       62       196       33       291             291  
 
Purchases of minerals in-place
    22       1       190       213       13       226       227             10       237       493       730  
 
Sales of minerals in-place
                                              (1 )           (1 )     (25 )     (26 )
 
Production
    (28 )     (63 )     (18 )     (109 )     (2 )     (111 )     (155 )     (131 )     (10 )     (296 )     (7 )     (303 )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
At December 31, 2001
    162       408       364       934       21       955       717       1,011       326       2,054       827       2,881  
 
Revisions of previous estimates(a)
    (10 )     7       (111 )     (114 )     (5 )     (119 )     (82 )     (16 )     8       (90 )     (81 )     (171 )
 
Improved recovery
                38       38             38                                      
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
    13       11       15       39             39       69       24       31       124       3       127  
 
Sales of minerals in-place
    (3 )     (1 )     (6 )     (10 )           (10 )     (29 )     (43 )           (72 )           (72 )
 
Production
    (24 )     (61 )     (34 )     (119 )     (2 )     (121 )     (136 )     (124 )     (15 )     (275 )     (13 )     (288 )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
At December 31, 2002
    138       364       266       768       14 (d)     782 (b)     539 (c)     852       350       1,741       736 (d)     2,477 (b)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Proved Developed Reserves
                                                                                               
 
At January 1, 2000
    136       351       26       513       10       523       477       841       119       1,437       87       1,524  
 
At December 31, 2000
    140       353       80       573       9       582       476       842       111       1,429       199       1,628  
 
At December 31, 2001
    144       318       196       658       7       665       580       709       111       1,400       220       1,620  
 
At December 31, 2002
    113       294       140       547       8       555       450       631       154       1,235       221       1,456  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 


 
(a) Revisions include reductions of approximately 44 million barrels of crude oil and 26 million Mcf of natural gas relating to the impact of higher selling prices on production sharing contracts with cost recovery provisions and stipulated rates of return. Also includes reductions in reserves on fields acquired in the LLOG and Triton acquisitions.
 
(b) Includes 27% of crude oil reserves and 33% of natural gas reserves held under production sharing contracts. These reserves are located outside of the United States and are subject to different political and economic risks.
 
(c) Excludes 443 million Mcf of carbon dioxide gas for sale or use in company operations.
 
(d) Substantially all of these reserves are outside of the United States and Europe.

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      The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves required to be disclosed by FAS No. 69 is based on assumptions and judgements. As a result, the future net cash flow estimates are highly subjective and could be materially different if other assumptions were used. Therefore, caution should be exercised in the use of the data presented below.

      Future net cash flows are calculated by applying year-end oil and gas selling prices (adjusted for price changes provided by contractual arrangements) to estimated future production of proved oil and gas reserves, less estimated future development and production costs, which are based on year-end costs and existing economic assumptions. Future income tax expenses are computed by applying the appropriate year-end statutory tax rates to the pre-tax net cash flows relating to the Corporation’s proved oil and gas reserves. Future net cash flows are discounted at the prescribed rate of 10%. No recognition is given in the discounted future net cash flow estimates to depreciation, depletion, amortization and lease impairment, exploration expenses, interest expense, corporate general and administrative expenses and changes in future prices and costs. The selling prices of crude oil and natural gas have increased during 2002 and are highly volatile. The year-end prices which are required to be used for the discounted future net cash flows and do not include the effects of hedges may not be representative of future selling prices.

Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves

                                     
United Africa, Asia
At December 31 Total States Europe and other

(Millions of dollars)
2002
                               
 
Future revenues
  $ 27,994     $ 6,219     $ 13,203     $ 8,572  
 
Less:
                               
   
Future development and production costs
    10,133       1,843       4,863       3,427  
   
Future income tax expenses
    6,661       1,228       4,042       1,391  
     
     
     
     
 
      16,794       3,071       8,905       4,818  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Future net cash flows
    11,200       3,148       4,298       3,754  
 
Less: Discount at 10% annual rate
    4,115       1,178       1,441       1,496  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
  $ 7,085     $ 1,970     $ 2,857     $ 2,258  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Share of equity investees’ standardized measure
  $ 587     $     $ 23     $ 564  
     
     
     
     
 
2001
                               
 
Future revenues
  $ 22,666     $ 4,884     $ 10,569     $ 7,213  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Less:
                               
   
Future development and production costs
    10,335       1,817       4,889       3,629  
   
Future income tax expenses
    3,989       686       2,495       808  
     
     
     
     
 
      14,324       2,503       7,384       4,437  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Future net cash flows
    8,342       2,381       3,185       2,776  
 
Less: Discount at 10% annual rate
    3,286       809       1,132       1,345  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
  $ 5,056     $ 1,572     $ 2,053     $ 1,431  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Share of equity investees’ standardized measure
  $ 543     $     $ 28     $ 515  
     
     
     
     
 
2000
                               
 
Future revenues
  $ 25,889     $ 9,297     $ 12,433     $ 4,159  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Less:
                               
   
Future development and production costs
    8,672       1,551       4,808       2,313  
   
Future income tax expenses
    6,716       2,568       3,560       588  
     
     
     
     
 
      15,388       4,119       8,368       2,901  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Future net cash flows
    10,501       5,178       4,065       1,258  
 
Less: Discount at 10% annual rate
    3,673       1,923       1,136       614  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
  $ 6,828     $ 3,255     $ 2,929     $ 644  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Share of equity investees’ standardized measure
  $ 305     $     $ 44     $ 261  
     
     
     
     
 

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Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves

                             
For the years ended December 31 2002 2001 2000

(Millions of dollars)
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows at beginning of year
  $ 5,056     $ 6,828     $ 5,110  
     
     
     
 
Changes during the year
                       
 
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced during year, net of production costs
    (2,964 )     (2,840 )     (2,540 )
 
Development costs incurred during year
    1,095       1,182       536  
 
Net changes in prices and production costs applicable to future production
    5,767       (4,346 )     3,349  
 
Net change in estimated future development costs
    (546 )     (838 )     (931 )
 
Extensions and discoveries (including improved recovery) of oil and gas reserves, less related costs
    287       521       551  
 
Revisions of previous oil and gas reserve estimates
    (939 )     231       396  
 
Purchases (sales) of minerals in-place, net
    (247 )     1,186       230  
 
Accretion of discount
    796       1,087       832  
 
Net change in income taxes
    (1,701 )     1,943       (840 )
 
Revision in rate or timing of future production and other changes
    481       102       135  
     
     
     
 
   
Total
    2,029       (1,772 )     1,718  
     
     
     
 
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows at end of year
  $ 7,085     $ 5,056     $ 6,828  
     
     
     
 

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TEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL DATA

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

                                 
Millions of dollars,
except per share data 2002 2001 2000

Statement of Consolidated Income
                       
 
Revenues and Non-operating Income
                       
   
Sales (excluding excise taxes) and other operating revenues
                       
     
Crude oil (including sales of purchased oil)
  $ 2,833     $ 2,343     $ 2,177  
     
Natural gas (including sales of purchased gas)
    3,088       4,614       3,319  
     
Petroleum products
    4,871       5,308       5,545  
     
Other operating revenues
    1,140       1,148       952  
     
     
     
 
       
Total
    11,932       13,413       11,993  
   
Non-operating income
                       
     
Gain on asset sales
    117              
     
Equity in income (loss) of HOVENSA L.L.C. 
    (47 )     58       121  
     
Other
    91       142       163  
     
     
     
 
       
Total revenues and non-operating income
    12,093       13,613       12,277  
     
     
     
 
 
Costs and expenses
                       
 
Cost of products sold
    7,156       8,735       7,883  
 
Production expenses
    822       711       557  
 
Marketing expenses
    703       663       542  
 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment
    319       368       289  
 
Other operating expenses
    199       224       234  
 
General and administrative expenses
    256       313       224  
 
Interest expense
    269       194       162  
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    1,320       967       714  
 
Impairment of assets and operating leases
    1,100              
     
     
     
 
       
Total costs and expenses
    12,144       12,175       10,605  
     
     
     
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (51 )     1,438       1,672  
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    167       524       649  
     
     
     
 
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (218 )(a)   $ 914 (c)   $ 1,023 (d)
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss) per share
                       
 
Basic
  $ (2.48 )   $ 10.38     $ 11.48  
 
Diluted
    (2.48 )     10.25       11.38  
     
     
     
 
Dividends Per Share of Common Stock
  $ 1.20     $ 1.20     $ .60  
Weighted Average Diluted
                       
   
Shares Outstanding (thousands)
    88,187 (b)     89,129       89,878  
     
     
     
 

(a)  Includes net after-tax special charges aggregating $769 million, principally resulting from asset impairments. See Note 2 to financial statements.
 
(b)  Represents basic shares.
 
(c)  Reflects after-tax special charges aggregating $31 million for losses related to the bankruptcy of certain subsidiaries of Enron and accrued severance.
 
(d)  Includes an after-tax gain of $60 million on termination of acquisition, partially offset by a $24 million charge for costs associated with a research and development venture.
 
(e)  On January 1, 1999, the Corporation adopted the last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory method for refining and marketing inventories.

(f)  Includes after-tax gains on asset sales of $176 million and special tax benefits of $54 million, partially offset by impairment of assets and operating leases of $99 million (after income taxes).

(g)  Reflects after-tax special charges aggregating $263 million representing impairments of assets and operating leases, a net loss on asset sales and accrued severance.
 
(h)  After income taxes, the net gain was $421 million.

(i)  After income taxes, the net charge was $416 million.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements, including Note 3 on Acquisition of Triton Energy Limited in August of 2001.

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TEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL DATA

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

                                                         
1999(e) 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993

    $ 1,407     $ 894     $ 1,436     $ 1,528     $ 1,565     $ 1,228     $ 1,220  
      1,856       1,711       1,414       1,365       1,120       1,063       1,021  
      3,003       3,464       4,961       5,081       4,311       3,981       3,349  
      773       511       413       296       303       328       290  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
      7,039       6,580       8,224       8,270       7,299       6,600       5,880  
      273       (26 )     16       529 (h)     96       42        
      7       (16 )                              
      142       83       120       125       125       49       17  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
      7,461       6,621       8,360       8,924       7,520       6,691       5,897  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
      4,240       4,373       5,578       5,386       4,501       3,795       3,509  
      487       518       557       621       611       601       626  
      387       379       329       264       259       261       247  
      261       349       422       384       382       331       351  
      217       224       232       129       186       124       242  
      232       271       236       238       263       230       229  
      158       153       136       166       247       245       157  
      649       662       663       722       840       868       759  
      128       206       80             584 (i)            
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
      6,759       7,135       8,233       7,910       7,873       6,455       6,120  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
      702       (514 )     127       1,014       (353 )     236       (223 )
      264       (55 )     119       354       41       162       45  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
    $ 438 (f)   $ (459 )(g)   $ 8     $ 660     $ (394 )   $ 74     $ (268 )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
    $ 4.88     $ (5.12 )   $ .08     $ 7.13     $ (4.26 )   $ .80     $ (2.91 )
      4.85       (5.12 )     .08     7.09       (4.26 )     .79     (2.91 )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
    $ .60     $ .60     $ .60     $ .60     $ .60     $ .60     $ .60  
      90,280       89,585 (b)     91,733       93,110       92,509 (b)     92,968       92,213 (b)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 

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TEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL DATA

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

Millions of dollars, except per share data

                                 
2002 2001 2000

Selected Balance Sheet Data at Year-End
                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 197     $ 37     $ 312  
 
Working capital
    203       228       577  
 
Property, plant and equipment
                       
   
Exploration and production
  $ 14,699     $ 15,194     $ 10,499  
   
Refining and marketing
    1,450       1,433       1,399  

       
Total — at cost
    16,149       16,627       11,898  
   
Less reserves
    9,117       8,462       7,575  

       
Property, plant and equipment — net
  $ 7,032     $ 8,165     $ 4,323  

 
Total assets
  $ 13,262     $ 15,369     $ 10,274  
 
Total debt
    4,992       5,665       2,050  
 
Stockholders’ equity
    4,249       4,907       3,883  
 
Stockholders’ equity per common share
  $ 47.46     $ 55.11     $ 43.58  

Summarized Statement of Cash Flows
                       
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 1,965     $ 1,960     $ 1,795  

 
Cash flows from investing activities
                       
   
Capital expenditures
                       
     
Exploration and production
    (1,404 )     (5,061 )     (783 )
     
Refining and marketing
    (130 )     (160 )     (155 )

       
Total capital expenditures
    (1,534 )     (5,221 )     (938 )
   
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment and other
    438       16       36  

       
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (1,096 )     (5,205 )     (902 )

Cash flows from financing activities
                       
 
Debt with maturities of 90 days or less — increase (decrease)
    (581 )     564       (131 )
 
Debt with maturities of greater than 90 days
                       
   
Borrowings
    637       2,595       20  
   
Repayments
    (686 )     (54 )     (296 )
 
Cash dividends paid
    (107 )     (94 )     (54 )
 
Common stock acquired
          (100 )     (220 )
 
Stock options exercised
    28       59       59  

       
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (709 )     2,970       (622 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 160     $ (275 )   $ 271  

Stockholder Data at Year-End
                       
 
Number of common shares outstanding (thousands)
    89,193       88,757       88,744  
 
Number of stockholders (based on number of holders of record)
    7,272       6,481       7,709  
 
Market price of common stock
  $ 55.05     $ 62.50     $ 73.06  

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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993

    $ 41     $ 74     $ 91     $ 113     $ 56     $ 53     $ 80  
      249       90       464       690       358       520       245  
    $ 9,974     $ 9,718     $ 8,780     $ 8,233     $ 9,392     $ 9,791     $ 9,361  
      1,091       1,309       3,842       3,669       3,672       4,514       4,426  

      11,065       11,027       12,622       11,902       13,064       14,305       13,787  
      7,013       6,835       7,431       6,995       7,694       7,939       7,052  

    $ 4,052     $ 4,192     $ 5,191     $ 4,907     $ 5,370     $ 6,366     $ 6,735  

    $ 7,728     $ 7,883     $ 7,935     $ 7,784     $ 7,756     $ 8,338     $ 8,642  
      2,310       2,652       2,127       1,939       2,718       3,340       3,688  
      3,038       2,643       3,216       3,384       2,660       3,100       3,029  
    $ 33.51     $ 29.26     $ 35.16     $ 36.35     $ 28.60     $ 33.33     $ 32.71  

    $ 746     $ 519     $ 1,250     $ 808     $ 1,241     $ 957     $ 819  

      (727 )     (1,307 )     (1,158 )     (788 )     (626 )     (532 )     (755 )
      (70 )     (132 )     (188 )     (73 )     (66 )     (64 )     (593 )

      (797 )     (1,439 )     (1,346 )     (861 )     (692 )     (596 )     (1,348 )
      397       500       61       1,040       148       74       12  

      (400 )     (939 )     (1,285 )     179       (544 )     (522 )     (1,336 )

      (1,060 )     213       398       (825 )     (352 )     (575 )     558  
      990       441       2             25       290       108  
      (273 )     (137 )     (209 )     (42 )     (311 )     (121 )     (168 )
      (54 )     (55 )     (55 )     (56 )     (56 )     (56 )     (42 )
            (59 )     (122 )     (8 )                  
      18                                      

      (379 )     403       14       (931 )     (694 )     (462 )     456  

    $ (33 )   $ (17 )   $ (21 )   $ 56     $ 3     $ (27 )   $ (61 )

      90,676       90,357       91,451       93,073       93,011       92,996       92,587  
      7,416       8,959       9,591       10,153       11,294       11,506       12,000  
    $ 56.75     $ 49.75     $ 54.88     $ 57.88     $ 53.00     $ 45.63     $ 45.13  

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TEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF OPERATING DATA

Amerada Hess Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

                               
2002 2001 2000



Production Per Day (net)
                       
 
Crude oil (thousands of barrels)
                       
   
United States
    54       63       55  
   
United Kingdom
    112       119       119  
   
Equatorial Guinea
    37       6        
   
Norway
    24       25       25  
   
Denmark
    23       20       25  
   
Colombia
    22       10        
   
Algeria
    15       13       2  
   
Gabon
    9       9       7  
   
Indonesia
    4       6       4  
   
Azerbaijan
    4       4       3  
   
Canada and Abu Dhabi
                 

     
Total
    304       275       240  

 
Natural gas liquids (thousands of barrels)
                       
   
United States
    12       14       12  
   
United Kingdom
    6       7       6  
   
Norway
    1       1       2  
   
Thailand
    2       1       1  
   
Canada
                 

     
Total
    21       23       21  

 
Natural gas (thousands of Mcf)
                       
   
United States
    373       424       288  
   
United Kingdom
    277       291       297  
   
Denmark
    37       43       37  
   
Thailand
    35       20       23  
   
Norway
    25       25       24  
   
Indonesia
    6       8       10  
   
Colombia
    1       1        
   
Canada
                 

     
Total
    754       812       679  

Well Completions (net)
                       
 
Oil wells
    38       50       29  
 
Gas wells
    39       31       11  
 
Dry holes
    16       15       18  
Productive Wells at Year-End (net)
                       
 
Oil wells
    760       858       774  
 
Gas wells
    237       257       188  

     
Total
    997       1,115       962  

Undeveloped Net Acreage at Year-End (thousands)
                       
 
United States
    743       625       616  
 
Foreign(a)
    12,224       15,999       14,419  

     
Total
    12,967       16,624       15,035  

Shipping
                       
 
Vessels owned or under charter at year-end
    5       8       8  
 
Total deadweight tons (thousands)
    743       890       884  
Refining (thousands of barrels per day)
                       
 
Amerada Hess Corporation
                 
 
HOVENSA L.L.C.(c)
    181       202       211  
Petroleum Products Sold (thousands of barrels per day)
                       
 
Gasoline, distillates and other light products
    329       322       304  
 
Residual fuel oils
    54       65       62  

     
Total
    383       387       366  

Storage Capacity at Year-End (thousands of barrels)
    36,140       36,298       37,487  
Number of Employees (average)
    11,662 (d)     10,838       9,891  


(a)  Includes acreage held under production sharing contracts.
 
(b)  Through ten months of 1998.
 
(c)  Reflects 50% of HOVENSA refinery crude runs from November 1, 1998.
 
(d)  Includes approximately 6,650 employees of retail operations.

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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993







      55       37       35       41       52       56       60  
      112       109       126       135       135       122       80  
                                           
      25       27       30       28       26       24       26  
      7                                      
                                           
                                           
      10       14       10       9       10       9       8  
      3       3       1                          
      2                                      
                        6       17       18       22  

      214       190       202       219       240       229       196  

      10       8       8       9       11       12       12  
      5       6       6       7       7       7       4  
      2       2       2       2       1       1       1  
      1                                      
                              2       2       2  

      18       16       16       18       21       22       19  

      338       294       312       338       402       427       502  
      258       251       226       254       239       209       188  
      3                                      
      8                                      
      31       28       30       30       28       24       29  
      5       3       1                          
                                           
                        63       215       186       168  

      643       576       569       685       884       846       887  

      28       28       42       39       33       28       48  
      11       20       11       25       41       44       49  
      9       25       24       40       50       24       37  
      735       721       860       854       2,154       2,160       2,189  
      161       252       447       455       1,160       1,146       1,115  

      896       973       1,307       1,309       3,314       3,306       3,304  

      678       748       915       891       1,440       1,685       1,854  
      15,858       16,927       10,180       7,455       5,871       4,570       4,310  

      16,536       17,675       11,095       8,346       7,311       6,255       6,164  

      8       9       14       13       16       17       15  
      884       952       1,602       1,236       2,010       2,265       2,398  
                                                         
            419(b )     411       396       377       388       351  
      209       217                                
      284       411       436       412       401       375       291  
      60       71       73       83       86       93       95  

      344       482       509       495       487       468       386  

      38,343       56,070       87,000       86,986       89,165       94,597       94,380  
      8,485       9,777       9,216       9,085       9,574       9,858       10,173  

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