EX-99.10 12 p68708pexv99w10.htm EXHIBIT 99.10 EXHIBIT 99.10
 

Exhibit 99.10

(NEWS)

         
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 29, 2004
Media Contacts:   Alan Bunnell, (602) 250-3376   Page 1 of 2
Analyst Contacts:   Rebecca Hickman, (602) 250-5668    
    Lisa Malagon, (602) 250-5671    
Website:   www.pinnaclewest.com    

PINNACLE WEST 2003 EARNINGS IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS

PHOENIX – Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (NYSE: PNW) today reported consolidated net income for the year 2003 of $240.6 million, or $2.63 per diluted share of common stock. This result compares with $149.4 million, or $1.76 per share, for the year 2002. Arizona Public Service (APS) reported net income for 2003 of $180.9 million, compared with $199.3 million for 2002. APS’ on-going earnings were $168.7 million for 2003 versus $219.6 million for the prior year.

On-going consolidated earnings in 2003 were $223.4 million, or $2.44 per share, compared with $302.1 million, or $3.56 per share, for the prior year. On-going earnings exclude income tax credits related to prior years and recorded in 2003 of $17.2 million, or $0.19 per share; previously disclosed, non-recurring charges in 2002 totaling $87.0 million, or $1.03 per share; and a 2002 charge for the cumulative effect of an accounting change of $65.7 million, or $0.77 per share.

“Earnings for the year were in line with our guidance, and our operational performance and market area remained strong,” said Chairman Bill Post, citing vibrant customer growth of 3.3 percent, about three times the national average. In addition, retail electricity consumption hit record levels, with the Company experiencing a 9 percent increase in its peak demand and a 5 percent increase in total retail kilowatt-hour sales.

Looking forward, Post said, “The Company needs to achieve a constructive regulatory outcome in our pending rate case to cover the costs of providing reliable service for our retail customers.”

APS’ on-going earnings exclude income tax credits related to prior years and recorded in 2003 of $12.2 million, and previously disclosed, non-recurring severance charges in 2002 of $20.3 million. These lower results were due to deterioration in the western wholesale power market; higher hedged natural gas and purchased power prices; retail electricity price decreases; and other operating cost increases necessary to meet the growing demand of retail customers, which were partially offset by the effects of higher retail sales due to customer growth and favorable weather. These higher costs – and the Company’s investment in new power plants and other infrastructure – are currently under review by the Arizona Corporation Commission. A decision on their recovery in rates is anticipated before the end of 2004.

 


 

     
PINNACLE WEST REPORTS 2003 EARNINGS   January 29, 2004
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In addition to APS’ earnings variances, Pinnacle West’s consolidated results were impacted by deterioration in the western wholesale power markets; an increase in fixed costs related to placing new electricity-generating units into service in 2002 and 2003; and improved results from the Company’s unregulated subsidiaries.

Consistent with its accelerated asset sales program for 2003-2005, SunCor Development Co., Pinnacle West’s real estate subsidiary, delivered solid, on-plan performance, reporting 2003 net income of $56.1 million, compared with net income of $18.9 million for 2002.

For the 2003 fourth quarter, the Company reported consolidated net income of $49.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $80.6 million, or $0.95 per share, in the comparable 2002 period. On-going consolidated earnings in the 2003 fourth quarter were $38.4 million, or $0.42 per share, compared with $44.5 million, or $0.52 per share. On-going earnings exclude income tax credits related to prior years and recorded in 2003 totaling $10.7 million, or $0.12 per share; previously disclosed, non-recurring charges in 2002’s fourth quarter totaling $59.4 million, or $0.70 per share; and a 2002 charge for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting of $65.7 million, or $0.77 per share. In addition, fourth quarter earnings reflect an increase in SunCor’s earnings of $29.4 million, or $0.33 per share, compared with the prior year’s same period.

All dollar amounts included in this release are reported after income tax effects. For more information on Pinnacle West’s operating statistics and earnings, please visit http://www.pinnaclewest.com/main/pnw/investors/default.html.

Pinnacle West is a Phoenix-based company with consolidated assets of approximately $9 billion. Through its subsidiaries, the Company generates, sells and delivers electricity and sells energy-related products and services to retail and wholesale customers in the western United States. It also develops residential, commercial, and industrial real estate projects.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call and live webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) today, Thursday, January 29 to discuss its earnings and recent events. The webcast can be accessed at http://www.pinnaclewest.com/main/pnw/investors/presentations/default.html and will be available for replay on the website for 30 days. To access the conference call by telephone, dial (877) 356-3961 and enter reservation number 4861194. A replay of the call also will be available until 12:00 midnight (ET), Thursday, February 5, 2004, by calling (800) 642-1687 in the U.S. and Canada or (706) 645-9291 internationally and entering the same reservation number.

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PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)
( in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                   
      THREE MONTHS ENDED   TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
      December 31,   December 31,
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Operating Revenues
                               
 
Regulated electricity segment
  $ 432,246     $ 405,915     $ 1,978,075     $ 1,890,391  
 
Marketing and trading segment
    91,447       101,116       391,886       286,879  
 
Real estate segment
    188,718       73,729       361,604       201,081  
 
Other revenues
    21,793       33,555       86,287       61,937  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total
    734,204       614,315       2,817,852       2,440,288  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating Expenses
                               
 
Regulated electricity segment purchased power and fuel
    122,947       65,269       517,320       376,911  
 
Marketing and trading segment purchased power and fuel
    81,661       72,175       344,862       154,987  
 
Operations and maintenance
    140,244       193,674       548,732       584,538  
 
Real estate segment operations
    148,677       62,706       305,974       185,925  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    114,672       113,968       438,143       424,082  
 
Taxes other than income taxes
    25,419       26,805       110,270       107,952  
 
Other expenses
    19,118       65,843       70,498       104,959  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
    652,738       600,440       2,335,799       1,939,354  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating Income
    81,466       13,875       482,053       500,934  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Other
                               
 
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    3,046             14,240        
 
Other income
    21,967       4,771       35,563       14,910  
 
Other expense
    (5,785 )     (6,868 )     (20,574 )     (33,655 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total
    19,228       (2,097 )     29,229       (18,745 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Interest Expense
                               
 
Interest charges
    53,051       46,974       204,590       187,512  
 
Capitalized interest
    (5,383 )     (4,967 )     (29,444 )     (43,749 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total
    47,668       42,007       175,146       143,763  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
    53,026       (30,229 )     336,136       338,426  
Income Taxes
    7,030       (13,660 )     105,560       132,228  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income From Continuing Operations
    45,996       (16,569 )     230,576       206,198  
Income From Discontinued Operations — Net of Income Tax Expense
    3,095       1,684       10,003       8,955  
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting for Trading Activities — Net of Income Tax Benefit
          (65,745 )           (65,745 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net Income
  $ 49,091     $ (80,630 )   $ 240,579     $ 149,408  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding — Basic
    91,273       85,302       91,265       84,903  
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding — Diluted
    91,403       85,302       91,405       84,964  
Earnings Per Weighted-Average Common Share Outstanding
                               
 
Income From Continuing Operations — Basic
  $ 0.50     $ (0.19 )   $ 2.53     $ 2.43  
 
Net Income — Basic
  $ 0.54     $ (0.95 )   $ 2.64     $ 1.76  
 
Income From Continuing Operations — Diluted
  $ 0.50     $ (0.19 )   $ 2.52     $ 2.43  
 
Net Income — Diluted
  $ 0.54     $ (0.95 )   $ 2.63     $ 1.76  

Certain prior year amounts have been restated to conform to the 2003 presentation.