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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Debt

(10) DEBT

Credit Facility

PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE maintain an unsecured syndicated credit facility to provide for their respective liquidity needs, including obtaining letters of credit, borrowing for general corporate purposes and supporting their commercial paper programs. On August 1, 2011, PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with respect to the facility, which among other changes, extended the expiration date of the facility to August 1, 2016. On August 2, 2012, the credit agreement was amended to extend the term of the credit facility to August 1, 2017 and to amend the pricing schedule to decrease certain fees and interest rates payable to the lenders under the facility.

The aggregate borrowing limit under the amended and restated credit facility is $1.5 billion, all or any portion of which may be used to obtain loans and up to $500 million of which may be used to obtain letters of credit. The facility also includes a swingline loan sub-facility, pursuant to which each company may make same day borrowings in an aggregate amount not to exceed 10% of the total amount of the facility. Any swingline loan must be repaid by the borrower within fourteen days of receipt. The initial credit sublimit for PHI is $750 million and $250 million for each of Pepco, DPL and ACE. The sublimits may be increased or decreased by the individual borrower during the term of the facility, except that (i) the sum of all of the borrower sublimits following any such increase or decrease must equal the total amount of the facility and (ii) the aggregate amount of credit used at any given time by (a) PHI may not exceed $1.25 billion and (b) each of Pepco, DPL or ACE may not exceed the lesser of $500 million and the maximum amount of short-term debt the company is permitted to have outstanding by its regulatory authorities. The total number of the sublimit reallocations may not exceed eight per year during the term of the facility.

The interest rate payable by each company on utilized funds is, at the borrowing company’s election, (i) the greater of the prevailing prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% and the one month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.0%, or (ii) the prevailing Eurodollar rate, plus a margin that varies according to the credit rating of the borrower.

In order for a borrower to use the facility, certain representations and warranties must be true and correct, and the borrower must be in compliance with specified financial and other covenants, including (i) the requirement that each borrowing company maintain a ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization of 65% or less, computed in accordance with the terms of the credit agreement, which calculation excludes from the definition of total indebtedness certain trust preferred securities and deferrable interest subordinated debt (not to exceed 15% of total capitalization), (ii) with certain exceptions, a restriction on sales or other dispositions of assets, and (iii) a restriction on the incurrence of liens on the assets of a borrower or any of its significant subsidiaries other than permitted liens. The credit agreement contains certain covenants and other customary agreements and requirements that, if not complied with, could result in an event of default and the acceleration of repayment obligations of one or more of the borrowers thereunder. Each of the borrowers was in compliance with all covenants under this facility as of June 30, 2012.

The absence of a material adverse change in PHI’s business, property, results of operations or financial condition is not a condition to the availability of credit under the credit agreement. The credit agreement does not include any rating triggers.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the amount of cash plus unused borrowing capacity under the credit facility available to meet the future liquidity needs of PHI and its utility subsidiaries on a consolidated basis totaled $969 million and $994 million, respectively. PHI’s utility subsidiaries had combined cash and unused borrowing capacity under the credit facility of $586 million and $711 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Commercial Paper

PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE maintain on-going commercial paper programs to address short-term liquidity needs. As of June 30, 2012, the maximum capacity available under these programs was $875 million, $500 million, $500 million and $250 million, respectively, subject to available borrowing capacity under the credit facility. Although PHI’s Board of Directors had approved in January 2012 an increase in PHI’s commercial paper program limit to align it with PHI’s borrowing limits under the credit facility, PHI intends to maintain this limit at its current level.

PHI, Pepco and ACE had $365 million, $108 million and $74 million, respectively, of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2012. DPL had no commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2012. The weighted average interest rate for commercial paper issued by PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 0.81%, 0.41%, 0.41% and 0.41%, respectively. The weighted average maturity of all commercial paper issued by PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was thirteen, four, five and two days, respectively.

Other Financing Activities

Bond Payments

In April 2012, ACE Funding made principal payments of $6 million on its Series 2002-1 Bonds, Class A-3, and $2 million on its Series 2003-1 Bonds, Class A-2.

Bond Issuances

On April 4, 2012, Pepco issued $200 million of 3.05% first mortgage bonds due April 1, 2022. Net proceeds from the issuance of the long-term debt were primarily used (i) to repay Pepco’s outstanding commercial paper that was issued to temporarily fund capital expenditures and working capital, (ii) to fund the redemption, prior to maturity, of all of the $38.3 million outstanding of the 5.375% pollution control revenue refunding bonds due in 2024 issued by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (IDA), on Pepco’s behalf and (iii) for general corporate purposes.

On June 26, 2012, DPL issued $250 million of 4.00% first mortgage bonds due June 1, 2042. Net proceeds from the issuance of the long-term debt were used primarily (i) to repay $215 million of DPL’s outstanding commercial paper that was issued (a) to temporarily fund capital expenditures and working capital and (b) to fund the redemption in June 2012, prior to maturity, of $65.7 million in aggregate principal amount of three series of outstanding tax-exempt pollution control refunding revenue bonds issued by The Delaware Economic Development Authority (DEDA) for DPL’s benefit; (ii) to fund the redemption, prior to maturity, of all of the $31 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding tax-exempt bonds issued by DEDA for DPL’s benefit; and (iii) for general corporate purposes.

 

Bond Redemptions

On April 30, 2012, all of the $38.3 million of the outstanding 5.375% pollution control revenue refunding bonds issued by IDA for Pepco’s benefit were redeemed. In connection with such redemption, Pepco redeemed all of the $38.3 million outstanding of its 5.375% first mortgage bonds due in 2024 that secured the obligations under such pollution control bonds.

On June 1, 2012, DPL funded the redemption by DEDA, prior to maturity, of $65.7 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding tax-exempt pollution control refunding revenue bonds issued by DEDA for DPL’s benefit, as described above. Of the pollution control refunding revenue bonds redeemed, $34.5 million in aggregate principal amount bore interest at 0.75% per year and matured in 2026, $15.0 million in aggregate principal amount bore interest at 1.80% per year and matured in 2025, and $16.2 million in aggregate principal amount bore interest at 2.30% per year and matured in 2028. In connection with such redemption, on June 1, 2012, DPL redeemed, prior to maturity, all of the $34.5 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 0.75% first mortgage bonds due 2026 that secured the obligations under one of the series of pollution control refunding revenue bonds redeemed by DEDA.

Term Loan Agreement

On April 24, 2012, PHI entered into a $200 million term loan agreement, pursuant to which PHI has borrowed (and may not reborrow) $200 million at a rate of interest equal to the prevailing Eurodollar rate, which is determined by reference to LIBOR with respect to the relevant interest period, all as defined in the loan agreement, plus a margin of 0.875%. PHI’s Eurodollar borrowings under the loan agreement may be converted into floating rate loans under certain circumstances, and, in that event, for so long as any loan remains a floating rate loan, interest would accrue on that loan at a rate per year equal to (i) the highest of (a) the prevailing prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5%, or (c) the one-month Eurodollar rate plus 1%, plus (ii) a margin of 0.875%. As of June 30, 2012, outstanding borrowings under the loan agreement bore interest at an annual rate of 1.125%, which is subject to adjustment from time to time. All borrowings under the loan agreement are unsecured, and the aggregate principal amount of all loans, together with any accrued but unpaid interest due under the loan agreement, must be repaid in full on or before April 23, 2013.

PHI used the net proceeds of the borrowings under the term loan agreement to repay outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposes. Under the terms of the term loan agreement, PHI must maintain compliance with specified covenants, including (i) the requirement that PHI maintain a ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization of 65% or less, computed in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, which calculation excludes from the definition of total indebtedness certain trust preferred securities and deferrable interest subordinated debt (not to exceed 15% of total capitalization), (ii) a restriction on sales or other dispositions of assets, other than certain permitted sales and dispositions, and (iii) a restriction on the incurrence of liens (other than liens permitted by the loan agreement) on the assets of PHI or any of its significant subsidiaries. The loan agreement does not include any rating triggers. PHI was in compliance with all covenants under this agreement as of June 30, 2012.

Financing Activities Subsequent to June 30, 2012

On June 28, 2012, DPL directed DEDA to redeem, prior to maturity, all of the $31 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding tax-exempt pollution control refunding revenue bonds issued by DEDA for DPL’s benefit. The pollution control refunding revenue bonds to be redeemed by DEDA bear interest at 5.20% per year and were to mature in 2019. Contemporaneously with such redemption, DPL will redeem, prior to maturity, all of the $31 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.20% first mortgage bonds due in 2019 that secure the obligations under such pollution control bonds. This redemption is anticipated to be completed in August 2012.

 

In July 2012, ACE Funding made principal payments of $6 million on its Series 2002-1 Bonds, Class A-3, and $2 million on its Series 2003-1 Bonds, Class A-2.

Collateral Requirements of Pepco Energy Services

In the ordinary course of its retail energy supply business, which is in the process of being wound down, Pepco Energy Services entered into various contracts to buy and sell electricity, fuels and related products, including derivative instruments, designed to reduce its financial exposure to changes in the value of its assets and obligations due to energy price fluctuations. These contracts typically have collateral requirements. Depending on the contract terms, the collateral required to be posted by Pepco Energy Services can be of varying forms, including cash and letters of credit.

As of June 30, 2012, Pepco Energy Services had posted net cash collateral of $61 million and letters of credit of less than $1 million. At December 31, 2011, Pepco Energy Services had posted net cash collateral of $112 million and letters of credit of $1 million.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the amount of cash, plus borrowing capacity under PHI’s credit facility available to meet the future liquidity needs of Pepco Energy Services, totaled $383 million and $283 million, respectively.

Potomac Electric Power Co [Member]
 
Debt

(8) DEBT

Credit Facility

PHI, Pepco, DPL and Atlantic City Electric Company (ACE) maintain an unsecured syndicated credit facility to provide for their respective liquidity needs, including obtaining letters of credit, borrowing for general corporate purposes and supporting their commercial paper programs. On August 1, 2011, PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with respect to the facility, which among other changes, extended the expiration date of the facility to August 1, 2016. On August 2, 2012, the credit agreement was amended to extend the term of the credit facility to August 1, 2017 and to amend the pricing schedule to decrease certain fees and interest rates payable to the lenders under the facility.

The aggregate borrowing limit under the amended and restated credit facility is $1.5 billion, all or any portion of which may be used to obtain loans and up to $500 million of which may be used to obtain letters of credit. The facility also includes a swingline loan sub-facility, pursuant to which each company may make same day borrowings in an aggregate amount not to exceed 10% of the total amount of the facility. Any swingline loan must be repaid by the borrower within fourteen days of receipt. The initial credit sublimit for PHI is $750 million and $250 million for each of Pepco, DPL and ACE. The sublimits may be increased or decreased by the individual borrower during the term of the facility, except that (i) the sum of all of the borrower sublimits following any such increase or decrease must equal the total amount of the facility and (ii)the aggregate amount of credit used at any given time by (a) PHI may not exceed $1.25 billion and (b) each of Pepco, DPL or ACE may not exceed the lesser of $500 million and the maximum amount of short-term debt the company is permitted to have outstanding by its regulatory authorities. The total number of the sublimit reallocations may not exceed eight per year during the term of the facility.

The interest rate payable by each company on utilized funds is, at the borrowing company’s election, (i) the greater of the prevailing prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% and the one month London Interbank Offered Rate plus 1.0%, or (ii) the prevailing Eurodollar rate, plus a margin that varies according to the credit rating of the borrower.

In order for a borrower to use the facility, certain representations and warranties must be true and correct, and the borrower must be in compliance with specified financial and other covenants, including (i) the requirement that each borrowing company maintain a ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization of 65% or less, computed in accordance with the terms of the credit agreement, which calculation excludes from the definition of total indebtedness certain trust preferred securities and deferrable interest subordinated debt (not to exceed 15% of total capitalization), (ii) with certain exceptions, a restriction on sales or other dispositions of assets, and (iii) a restriction on the incurrence of liens on the assets of a borrower or any of its significant subsidiaries other than permitted liens. The credit agreement contains certain covenants and other customary agreements and requirements that, if not complied with, could result in an event of default and the acceleration of repayment obligations of one or more of the borrowers thereunder. Each of the borrowers was in compliance with all covenants under this facility as of June 30, 2012.

The absence of a material adverse change in PHI’s business, property, results of operations or financial condition is not a condition to the availability of credit under the credit agreement. The credit agreement does not include any rating triggers.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the amount of cash plus borrowing capacity under the credit facility available to meet the liquidity needs of PHI’s utility subsidiaries in the aggregate was $586 million and $711 million, respectively. Pepco’s borrowing capacity under the credit facility at any given time depends on the amount of the subsidiary borrowing capacity being utilized by DPL and ACE and the portion of the total capacity being used by PHI.

Commercial Paper

Pepco maintains an on-going commercial paper program to address its short-term liquidity needs. As of June 30, 2012, the maximum capacity available under the program was $500 million, subject to available borrowing capacity under the credit facility.

Pepco had $108 million of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2012. The weighted average interest rate for commercial paper issued by Pepco during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 0.41% and the weighted average maturity of all commercial paper issued by Pepco during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was four days.

Other Financing Activities

Bond Issuance

On April 4, 2012, Pepco issued $200 million of 3.05% first mortgage bonds due April 1, 2022. Net proceeds from the issuance of the long-term debt were primarily used (i) to repay Pepco’s outstanding commercial paper that was issued to temporarily fund capital expenditures and working capital, (ii) to fund the redemption, prior to maturity, of all of the $38.3 million outstanding of the 5.375% pollution control revenue refunding bonds due in 2024 issued by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (IDA), on Pepco’s behalf and (iii) for general corporate purposes.

 

Bond Redemption

On April 30, 2012, all of the $38.3 million outstanding of the 5.375% pollution control revenue refunding bonds issued by IDA for Pepco’s benefit were redeemed as noted in the preceding paragraph. In connection with such redemption, Pepco redeemed all of the $38.3 million outstanding of its 5.375% first mortgage bonds due in 2024 that secured the obligations under such pollution control bonds.

Delmarva Power & Light Co/De [Member]
 
Debt

(9) DEBT

Credit Facility

PHI, Pepco, DPL and Atlantic City Electric Company (ACE) maintain an unsecured syndicated credit facility to provide for their respective liquidity needs, including obtaining letters of credit, borrowing for general corporate purposes and supporting their commercial paper programs. On August 1, 2011, PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with respect to the facility, which among other changes, extended the expiration date of the facility to August 1, 2016. On August 2, 2012, the credit agreement was amended to extend the term of the credit facility to August 1, 2017 and to amend the pricing schedule to decrease certain fees and interest rates payable to the lenders under the facility.

The aggregate borrowing limit under the amended and restated credit facility is $1.5 billion, all or any portion of which may be used to obtain loans and up to $500 million of which may be used to obtain letters of credit. The facility also includes a swingline loan sub-facility, pursuant to which each company may make same day borrowings in an aggregate amount not to exceed 10% of the total amount of the facility. Any swingline loan must be repaid by the borrower within fourteen days of receipt. The initial credit sublimit for PHI is $750 million and $250 million for each of Pepco, DPL and ACE. The sublimits may be increased or decreased by the individual borrower during the term of the facility, except that (i) the sum of all of the borrower sublimits following any such increase or decrease must equal the total amount of the facility and (ii) the aggregate amount of credit used at any given time by (a) PHI may not exceed $1.25 billion and (b) each of Pepco, DPL or ACE may not exceed the lesser of $500 million and the maximum amount of short-term debt the company is permitted to have outstanding by its regulatory authorities. The total number of the sublimit reallocations may not exceed eight per year during the term of the facility.

 

The interest rate payable by each company on utilized funds is, at the borrowing company’s election, (i) the greater of the prevailing prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% and the one month London Interbank Offered Rate plus 1.0%, or (ii) the prevailing Eurodollar rate, plus a margin that varies according to the credit rating of the borrower.

In order for a borrower to use the facility, certain representations and warranties must be true and correct, and the borrower must be in compliance with specified financial and other covenants, including (i) the requirement that each borrowing company maintain a ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization of 65% or less, computed in accordance with the terms of the credit agreement, which calculation excludes from the definition of total indebtedness certain trust preferred securities and deferrable interest subordinated debt (not to exceed 15% of total capitalization), (ii) with certain exceptions, a restriction on sales or other dispositions of assets, and (iii) a restriction on the incurrence of liens on the assets of a borrower or any of its significant subsidiaries other than permitted liens. The credit agreement contains certain covenants and other customary agreements and requirements that, if not complied with, could result in an event of default and the acceleration of repayment obligations of one or more of the borrowers thereunder. Each of the borrowers was in compliance with all covenants under this facility as of June 30, 2012.

The absence of a material adverse change in PHI’s business, property, results of operations or financial condition is not a condition to the availability of credit under the credit agreement. The credit agreement does not include any rating triggers.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the amount of cash plus borrowing capacity under the credit facility available to meet the liquidity needs of PHI’s utility subsidiaries in the aggregate was $586 million and $711 million, respectively. DPL’s borrowing capacity under the credit facility at any given time depends on the amount of the subsidiary borrowing capacity being utilized by Pepco and ACE and the portion of the total capacity being used by PHI.

Commercial Paper

DPL maintains an on-going commercial paper program to address its short-term liquidity needs. As of June 30, 2012, the maximum capacity available under the program was $500 million, subject to available borrowing capacity under the credit facility.

DPL had no commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2012. The weighted average interest rate for commercial paper issued by DPL during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 0.41% and the weighted average maturity of all commercial paper issued by DPL during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was five days.

Other Financing Activities

Bond Issuance

On June 26, 2012, DPL issued $250 million of 4.00% first mortgage bonds due June 1, 2042. Net proceeds from the issuance of the long-term debt were used primarily (i) to repay $215 million of DPL’s outstanding commercial paper that was issued (a) to temporarily fund capital expenditures and working capital and (b) to fund the redemption in June 2012, prior to maturity, of $65.7 million in aggregate principal amount of three series of outstanding tax-exempt pollution control refunding revenue bonds issued by The Delaware Economic Development Authority (DEDA) for DPL’s benefit; (ii) to fund the redemption, prior to maturity, of all of the $31 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding tax-exempt bonds issued by DEDA for DPL’s benefit; and (iii) for general corporate purposes.

 

Bond Redemption

On June 1, 2012, DPL funded the redemption by DEDA, prior to maturity, of $65.7 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding tax-exempt pollution control refunding revenue bonds issued by DEDA for DPL’s benefit, as described above. Of the pollution control refunding revenue bonds redeemed, $34.5 million in aggregate principal amount bore interest at 0.75% per year and matured in 2026, $15.0 million in aggregate principal amount bore interest at 1.80% per year and matured in 2025, and $16.2 million in aggregate principal amount bore interest at 2.30% per year and matured in 2028. In connection with such redemption, on June 1, 2012, DPL redeemed, prior to maturity, all of the $34.5 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 0.75% first mortgage bonds due 2026 that secured the obligations under one of the series of pollution control refunding revenue bonds redeemed by DEDA.

Financing Activities Subsequent to June 30, 2012

On June 28, 2012, DPL directed DEDA to redeem, prior to maturity, all of the $31 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding tax-exempt pollution control refunding revenue bonds issued by DEDA for DPL’s benefit, as described above. The pollution control refunding revenue bonds to be redeemed by DEDA bear interest at 5.20% per year and were to mature in 2019. Contemporaneously with such redemption, DPL will redeem, prior to maturity, all of the $31 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.20% first mortgage bonds due in 2019 that secure the obligations under such pollution control bonds. This redemption is anticipated to be completed in August 2012.

Atlantic City Electric Co [Member]
 
Debt

(8) DEBT

Credit Facility

PHI, Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco), Delmarva Power & Light Company (DPL) and ACE maintain an unsecured syndicated credit facility to provide for their respective liquidity needs, including obtaining letters of credit, borrowing for general corporate purposes and supporting their commercial paper programs. On August 1, 2011, PHI, Pepco, DPL and ACE entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with respect to the facility, which among other changes, extended the expiration date of the facility to August 1, 2016. On August 2, 2012, the credit agreement was amended to extend the term of the credit facility to August 1, 2017 and to amend the pricing schedule to decrease certain fees and interest rates payable to the lenders under the facility.

The aggregate borrowing limit under the amended and restated credit facility is $1.5 billion, all or any portion of which may be used to obtain loans and up to $500 million of which may be used to obtain letters of credit. The facility also includes a swingline loan sub-facility, pursuant to which each company may make same day borrowings in an aggregate amount not to exceed 10% of the total amount of the facility. Any swingline loan must be repaid by the borrower within fourteen days of receipt. The initial credit sublimit for PHI is $750 million and $250 million for each of Pepco, DPL and ACE. The sublimits may be increased or decreased by the individual borrower during the term of the facility, except that (i) the sum of all of the borrower sublimits following any such increase or decrease must equal the total amount of the facility and (ii) the aggregate amount of credit used at any given time by (a) PHI may not exceed $1.25 billion and (b) each of Pepco, DPL or ACE may not exceed the lesser of $500 million and the maximum amount of short-term debt the company is permitted to have outstanding by its regulatory authorities. The total number of the sublimit reallocations may not exceed eight per year during the term of the facility.

 

The interest rate payable by each company on utilized funds is, at the borrowing company’s election, (i) the greater of the prevailing prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% and the one month London Interbank Offered Rate plus 1.0%, or (ii) the prevailing Eurodollar rate, plus a margin that varies according to the credit rating of the borrower.

In order for a borrower to use the facility, certain representations and warranties must be true and correct, and the borrower must be in compliance with specified financial and other covenants, including (i) the requirement that each borrowing company maintain a ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization of 65% or less, computed in accordance with the terms of the credit agreement, which calculation excludes from the definition of total indebtedness certain trust preferred securities and deferrable interest subordinated debt (not to exceed 15% of total capitalization), (ii) with certain exceptions, a restriction on sales or other dispositions of assets, and (iii) a restriction on the incurrence of liens on the assets of a borrower or any of its significant subsidiaries other than permitted liens. The credit agreement contains certain covenants and other customary agreements and requirements that, if not complied with, could result in an event of default and the acceleration of repayment obligations of one or more of the borrowers thereunder. Each of the borrowers was in compliance with all covenants under this facility at June 30, 2012.

The absence of a material adverse change in PHI’s business, property, results of operations or financial condition is not a condition to the availability of credit under the credit agreement. The credit agreement does not include any rating triggers.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the amount of cash plus borrowing capacity under the credit facility available to meet the liquidity needs of PHI’s utility subsidiaries in the aggregate was $586 million and $711 million, respectively. ACE’s borrowing capacity under the credit facility at any given time depends on the amount of the subsidiary borrowing capacity being utilized by Pepco and DPL and the portion of the total capacity being used by PHI.

Commercial Paper

ACE maintains an on-going commercial paper program to address its short-term liquidity needs. As of June 30, 2012, the maximum capacity available under the program was $250 million, subject to available borrowing capacity under the credit facility.

ACE had $74 million of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2012. The weighted average interest rate for commercial paper issued by ACE during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 0.41% and the weighted average maturity of all commercial paper issued by ACE during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was two days.

Financing Activities

In April 2012, ACE Funding made principal payments of $6 million on its Series 2002-1 Bonds, Class A-3, and $2 million on its Series 2003-1 Bonds, Class A-2.

Financing Activities Subsequent to June 30, 2012

In July 2012, ACE Funding made principal payments of $6 million on its Series 2002-1 Bonds, Class A-3, and $2 million on its Series 2003-1 Bonds, Class A-2.