-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Gc2agNzFhMkKHlbDSCwB9N8MrpZsVSJSVhlKoGzx7/v7L5pK5QszMTjVKFj2CRxy i0r7LNCKWs2opEBjpGnWFQ== 0000065984-99-000075.txt : 19990514 0000065984-99-000075.hdr.sgml : 19990514 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000065984-99-000075 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19990331 FILED AS OF DATE: 19990513 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000065984 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 721229752 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11299 FILM NUMBER: 99620558 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 639 LOYOLA AVE CITY: NEW ORLEANS STATE: LA ZIP: 70113 BUSINESS PHONE: 5045295262 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY GSU HOLDINGS INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940329 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY CORP /FL/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940329 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MIDDLE SOUTH UTILITIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890521 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000007323 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 710005900 STATE OF INCORPORATION: AR FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10764 FILM NUMBER: 99620559 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 425 WEST CAPITOL AVE STREET 2: 40TH FLOOR CITY: LITTLE ROCK STATE: AR ZIP: 72201 BUSINESS PHONE: 5013774000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 551 CITY: LITTLE ROCK STATE: AR ZIP: 72203 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY GULF STATES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000044570 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 740662730 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-27031 FILM NUMBER: 99620560 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 350 PINE ST CITY: BEAUMONT STATE: TX ZIP: 77701 BUSINESS PHONE: 4098386631 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 350 PINE ST CITY: BEAUMONT STATE: TX ZIP: 77701 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GULF STATES UTILITIES CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY LOUISIANA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000060527 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 720245590 STATE OF INCORPORATION: LA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08474 FILM NUMBER: 99620561 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 639 LOYOLA AVE CITY: NEW ORLEANS STATE: LA ZIP: 70113 BUSINESS PHONE: 5045953100 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000066901 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 640205830 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MS FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-00320 FILM NUMBER: 99620562 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 308 EAST PEARL STREET CITY: JACKSON STATE: MS ZIP: 39201 BUSINESS PHONE: 6013685000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 308 EAST PEARL STREET CITY: JACKSON STATE: MI ZIP: 39201 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MISSISSIPPI POWER & LIGHT CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000071508 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931] IRS NUMBER: 720273040 STATE OF INCORPORATION: LA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-05807 FILM NUMBER: 99620563 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 639 LOYOLA AVE CITY: NEW ORLEANS STATE: LA ZIP: 70113 BUSINESS PHONE: 5045295262 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 60340 CITY: NEW ORL STATE: LA ZIP: 70160 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SERVICE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000202584 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 720752777 STATE OF INCORPORATION: AR FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09067 FILM NUMBER: 99620564 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ECHELON ONE STREET 2: 1340 ECHELON PKWY CITY: JACKSON STATE: MS ZIP: 39213 BUSINESS PHONE: 6013685000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 31995 CITY: JACKSON STATE: MS ZIP: 39286-1995 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MIDDLE SOUTH ENERGY INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860803 10-Q 1 _____________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 1999 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission Registrant, State of Incorporation, I.R.S. Employer File Number Address of Principal Executive Identification No. Offices and Telephone Number 1-11299 ENTERGY CORPORATION 72-1229752 (a Delaware corporation) 639 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 Telephone (504) 576-4000 1-10764 ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. 71-0005900 (an Arkansas corporation) 425 West Capitol Avenue, 40th Floor Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Telephone (501) 377-4000 1-2703 ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. 74-0662730 (a Texas corporation) 350 Pine Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 Telephone (409) 838-6631 1-8474 ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. 72-0245590 (a Louisiana corporation) 639 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 Telephone (504) 576-4000 0-320 ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. 64-0205830 (a Mississippi corporation) 308 East Pearl Street Jackson, Mississippi 39201 Telephone (601) 368-5000 0-5807 ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. 72-0273040 (a Louisiana corporation) 639 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 Telephone (504) 576-4000 1-9067 SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. 72-0752777 (an Arkansas corporation) Echelon One 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, Mississippi 39213 Telephone (601) 368-5000 _________________________________________________________________________ Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No Common Stock Outstanding Outstanding at April 30, 1999 Entergy Corporation ($0.01 par value) 246,759,641 This combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is separately filed by Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc. Information contained herein relating to any individual company is filed by such company on its own behalf. Each company reports herein only as to itself and makes no other representations whatsoever as to any other company. This combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q supplements and updates the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 1998, filed by the individual registrants with the SEC, and should be read in conjunction therewith. Forward Looking Information Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements contained herein with respect to the revenues, earnings, competitive performance, or other prospects for the business of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc. or their affiliated companies may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different than anticipated. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the effects of weather, the performance of generating units, fuel prices and availability, regulatory decisions and the effects of changes in law, capital spending requirements, the evolution of competition, changes in accounting standards, interest rate changes and changes in financial markets generally, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the ability to locate and correct computer codes relevant to Year 2000 issues and related matters, and other factors. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q March 31, 1999 Page Number Definitions 1 Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis - Liquidity and Capital Resources 3 Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis - Significant Factors and Known Trends 7 Results of Operations and Financial Statements: Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries: Results of Operations 10 Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income 15 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 16 Consolidated Balance Sheets 18 Selected Operating Results 20 Entergy Arkansas, Inc.: Results of Operations 21 Statements of Income 23 Statements of Cash Flows 25 Balance Sheets 26 Selected Operating Results 28 Entergy Gulf States, Inc.: Results of Operations 29 Statements of Income 31 Statements of Cash Flows 33 Balance Sheets 34 Selected Operating Results 36 Entergy Louisiana, Inc.: Results of Operations 37 Statements of Income 39 Statements of Cash Flows 41 Balance Sheets 42 Selected Operating Results 44 Entergy Mississippi, Inc.: Results of Operations 45 Statements of Income 47 Statements of Cash Flows 49 Balance Sheets 50 Selected Operating Results 52 Entergy New Orleans, Inc.: Results of Operations 53 Statements of Loss 55 Statements of Cash Flows 57 Balance Sheets 58 Selected Operating Results 60 System Energy Resources, Inc.: Results of Operations 61 Statements of Income 62 Statements of Cash Flows 63 Balance Sheets 64 Notes to Financial Statements for Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries 66 Part II: Item 1. Legal Proceedings 73 Item 5. Other Information 74 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 75 Signature 77 DEFINITIONS Certain abbreviations or acronyms used in the text are defined below: Abbreviation or Acronym Term AFUDC Allowance for Funds Used During Construction ALJ Administrative Law Judge ANO Arkansas Nuclear One Plant ANO 1 Unit No. 1 of ANO ANO 2 Unit No. 2 of ANO APSC Arkansas Public Service Commission Board Board of Directors of Entergy Corporation Cajun Cajun Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. Capital Funds Agreement Agreement, dated as of June 21, 1974, as amended, between System Energy and Entergy Corporation, and the assignments thereof CitiPower CitiPower Pty., an electric distribution company serving Melbourne, Australia and surrounding suburbs, which was acquired by Entergy effective January 5, 1996 and was sold effective December 31, 1998. Council Council of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana domestic utility companies Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans, collectively EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ETHC Entergy Technology Holding Company Entergy Entergy Corporation and its various direct and indirect subsidiaries Entergy Arkansas Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Entergy Corporation Entergy Corporation, a Delaware corporation, successor to Entergy Corporation, a Florida corporation Entergy Gulf States Entergy Gulf States, Inc. (including wholly owned subsidiaries - Varibus Corporation, GSG&T, Inc., Prudential Oil & Gas, Inc., and Southern Gulf Railway Company) Entergy London Entergy London Investments plc, formerly Entergy Power UK plc (including its wholly owned subsidiary, London Electricity) Entergy Louisiana Entergy Louisiana, Inc. Entergy Mississippi Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Entergy New Orleans Entergy New Orleans, Inc. FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Form 10-K The combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, of Entergy, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy Grand Gulf 1 Unit No. 1 (nuclear) of the Grand Gulf Plant Independence Independence Steam Electric Station (coal), owned 16% by Entergy Arkansas, 25% by Entergy Mississippi, and 11% by EPI LPSC Louisiana Public Service Commission London Electricity London Electricity plc - a regional electric company serving London, England, which was acquired by Entergy effective February 1, 1997 and sold effective December 4, 1998. MPSC Mississippi Public Service Commission MW Megawatt(s) NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission Owner Participant A corporation that, in connection with the Waterford 3 sale and leaseback transactions, has acquired a beneficial interest in a trust, the Owner Trustee of which is the owner and lessor of undivided interests in Waterford 3 Abbreviation or Acronym Term Owner Trustee Each institution and/or individual acting as Owner Trustee under a trust agreement with an Owner Participant in connection with the Waterford 3 sale and leaseback transactions PUCT Public Utility Commission of Texas PUHCA Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended River Bend River Bend Nuclear Plant, owned by Entergy Gulf States SEC Securities and Exchange Commission SFAS Statement of Financial Accounting Standards as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board System Energy System Energy Resources, Inc. UK The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Waterford 3 Unit No. 3 (nuclear) of the Waterford Plant ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Cash Flows Operations Net cash flow from operations for Entergy Corporation, the domestic utility companies, and System Energy for the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 was as follows: Company 1999 1998 (In Millions) Entergy Corporation $193.2 $282.4 Entergy Arkansas $ 29.1 $102.6 Entergy Gulf States $ 79.9 $114.7 Entergy Louisiana $ 37.9 $ 64.7 Entergy Mississippi $ 16.5 $ 24.5 Entergy New Orleans $ 4.2 $ 1.7 System Energy $ 76.8 $ 70.6 Cash flow from operations decreased compared to 1998 principally due to the completion of rate phase-in plans of certain of the domestic utility companies, adverse rate activity at certain of the domestic utility companies, and an increase in cash used by competitive growth businesses. Rate phase-in plans contributed to cash flow from operations in 1998. Under these plans, revenues collected exceed the cash cost of expenses. Such plans positively impact current cash flow from operations, but have no net income effect because the higher revenues are offset by the amortization of previously deferred costs. However, during 1998 the following phase-in plans were completed: o Entergy Gulf States' Louisiana retail phase-in plan for River Bend was completed in February; o Entergy Mississippi's phase-in plan for Grand Gulf 1 was completed in September; and o Entergy Arkansas' phase-in plan for Grand Gulf 1 was completed in November. Cash used by the competitive businesses increased to $50.8 million in the first quarter of 1999 compared to $10.1 million in the first quarter of 1998. The increase was principally due to the sales of London Electricity and CitiPower in December 1998. These businesses provided positive operating cash flow in 1998 and no cash flow in 1999. Also contributing to the increase in operating cash used was a decrease in net income from the power marketing and trading business, which resulted in a use of operating cash flow in 1999, compared to a positive contribution in 1998. The increase in operating cash flow used by the competitive businesses was partially offset by the sales of Efficient Solutions, Inc. and Entergy Security, Inc., which had used operating cash flow in 1998 and used none in 1999, and a decline in the use of operating cash flow by the global power development business. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities decreased compared to the first quarter of 1998 principally due to the proceeds from the sale of Entergy Security, Inc. in January 1999. Construction expenditures are also increasing in conjunction with a program to improve service quality across the domestic utility companies' service territories. Estimated capital expenditures associated with this program for 1999 are approximately $36 million. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities increased compared to 1998 principally due to the redemption of preferred stock in 1999 at Entergy Gulf States and Entergy Louisiana, and the repayment of a line of credit by Entergy Corporation and ETHC with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Entergy Security, Inc. Capital Resources Entergy requires capital resources for: o construction/capital expenditures; o debt and preferred stock maturities; o capital investments; o funding of subsidiaries; and o dividend payments. Management provides more information on construction expenditures and long-term debt and preferred stock maturities in Note 9 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. Entergy's sources to meet its capital requirements include: o internally generated funds; o cash on hand; o debt or preferred stock issuances; o bank financing under new or existing facilities; o short-term borrowings; and o sales of businesses. During 1999, cash from operations and cash on hand met substantially all investing and financing requirements of the domestic utility companies and System Energy. Entergy Corporation received no dividend payments from the domestic utility companies and System Energy in the first quarter of 1999 because it had sufficient cash on hand from other sources to meet its requirements. As of March 31, 1999, Entergy Corporation had $160 million of borrowings outstanding under a $250 million bank credit facility that expires in September 1999. In addition, Entergy Corporation had no borrowings outstanding and ETHC had $50 million of borrowings outstanding under a joint $100 million bank line of credit that also expires in September 1999. Entergy's global power development business entered into a $250 million bank credit facility in March 1999, but had no borrowings outstanding under this facility as of March 31, 1999. The commitment fee for this facility is currently .15% of the undrawn amount. See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on the short- term borrowing authorizations and bank lines of credit of the domestic utility companies and System Energy. All debt and common and preferred stock issuances are subject to regulatory approval. Preferred stock and debt issuances are subject to issuance tests set forth in corporate charters, bond indentures, and other agreements. The domestic utility companies may also establish special purpose trusts or limited partnerships as financing subsidiaries for the purpose of issuing quarterly income preferred securities. Management expects that the domestic utility companies and System Energy will continue to refinance or redeem higher cost debt and preferred stock prior to maturity, to the extent market conditions and interest and dividend rates are favorable. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Entergy's ability to invest in domestic and foreign generation businesses is subject to the SEC's regulations under PUHCA. Absent SEC approval, these regulations limit the aggregate amount that Entergy may invest in domestic and foreign utility businesses to an amount equal to 50% of consolidated retained earnings at the time an investment is made. Due to the sale of electric distribution businesses in the UK and Australia in 1998, Entergy has the ability to make significant additional investments in domestic and foreign generation businesses. Entergy's global power development business is currently constructing two combined cycle gas turbine merchant power plants in the UK. The first is a 1200 MW plant known as Saltend. It is expected to begin commercial operation in the first quarter of 2000. The second is a 792 MW plant known as Damhead Creek. It is expected to begin commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2000. The financing of the construction of these two power plants is discussed in Note 7 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. Entergy's nuclear power business has agreed to acquire from Boston Edison Company the 670 MW Pilgrim Nuclear Station located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, including the plant's nuclear fuel, for $80 million. This sale is expected to close in mid-1999. Further discussion of this acquisition can be found in "PART I, Item 1, Other Businesses" in the Form 10-K. Entergy has also made investments in energy-related businesses, including power marketing and trading. Under the SEC's regulations pursuant to PUHCA, the SEC imposes a limit equal to 15% of consolidated capitalization on the amount that may be invested in such businesses without specific SEC approval. Entergy currently has considerable capacity to make additional investments of this type before such limits would be exceeded. In the first quarter of 1999, Entergy Corporation paid $70.4 million in cash dividends on its common stock. Declarations of dividends on Entergy's common stock are made at the discretion of the Board. The Board evaluates the level of Entergy common stock dividends, based upon Entergy's earnings and financial strength. Dividend restrictions are discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. In October 1998, the Board approved a plan for the repurchase of Entergy common stock through December 31, 2001 to fulfill the requirements of various compensation and benefit plans. The stock repurchase plan provides for purchases in the open market of up to 5 million shares for an aggregate consideration of up to $250 million. See Note 3 to the financial statements for stock issuances made during the first quarter of 1999. Rate proceedings in Texas could have a material adverse impact on Entergy Gulf States' cash flow from operations. However, management believes that Entergy Gulf States' cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund its capital requirements for the foreseeable future. The rate proceedings are discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in this report. See Note 4 to the financial statements in this report for a discussion of Entergy's recent long-term debt redemptions. See Notes 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional information on Entergy's and its subsidiaries' capital and refinancing requirements in 1999-2003. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Entergy Corporation and System Energy Pursuant to the Capital Funds Agreement between Entergy Corporation and System Energy, Entergy Corporation has agreed to supply System Energy with sufficient capital to: o maintain System Energy's equity capital at a minimum of 35% of its total capitalization (excluding short-term debt); o permit the continued commercial operation of Grand Gulf 1; o pay in full all System Energy indebtedness for borrowed money when due; and o enable System Energy to make payments on specific debt under supplements to the agreement assigning System Energy's rights in the agreement as security for the specific debt. The Capital Funds Agreement and other Grand Gulf 1 related agreements are more thoroughly discussed in Note 9 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SIGNIFICANT FACTORS AND KNOWN TRENDS See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - SIGNIFICANT FACTORS AND KNOWN TRENDS" in the Form 10-K, including "Regulatory and Legislative Activity - Transition to Competition Filings", "Industrial and Commercial Customers", "State and Local Regulation", and "Other Electric Utility Trends" for a discussion of the increasing competitive pressures facing Entergy and the electric utility industry. See also "Market Risks" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of other significant issues affecting Entergy. Set forth below are recent updates to the information contained in the Form 10-K. Domestic Competition Regulatory and Legislative Activity Open Access On April 5, 1999, Entergy filed a proposal with FERC regarding the formation of a separate, independent transmission company (Transco), which would own, operate, control and maintain transmission assets. Entergy is seeking guidance from FERC on this plan by the end of July 1999. Transco member companies, which could include companies other than Entergy or its subsidiaries, would receive passive ownership, but no voting rights. The transmission assets and related employees of the Entergy domestic utility companies would be transferred to the Transco. After FERC responds to Entergy's proposal, management expects to make additional filings with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities seeking necessary approvals for the formation of the Transco. If approved, the Transco would likely not become operational until 2001 or 2002, depending upon the timing of such regulatory approvals. Legislative Activity In April 1999, the governor of Arkansas signed into law a deregulation bill passed by the Arkansas Legislature. The bill calls for retail open access by electric utilities on January 1, 2002. The APSC may delay implementation of retail open access, but not beyond June 30, 2003. The new law provides for the recovery of stranded costs pursuant to a review and approval by the APSC, and for securitization of the allowed stranded costs. The bill also requires Entergy Arkansas and other utilities to make filings separating (unbundling) their costs into generation, transmission, and distribution functions. Entergy Arkansas' filing must be made by January 1, 2000. Utilities that own transmission facilities must subject them to operation by an independent transmission organization. The Texas Senate has approved a restructuring bill, which calls for a competitive retail access date of January 1, 2002, market power mitigation measures, stranded cost recovery, and securitization of regulatory assets and stranded costs, among other things. The Senate bill is now pending before a committee of the Texas House of Representatives. Other restructuring bills have been introduced in the House and are pending before the same committee. Management is unable to predict the likelihood that the Texas Legislature will pass a restructuring bill and, if so, what form it will take. Regulatory Activity The LPSC has directed its staff to develop a Louisiana-specific competition plan by January 1, 2001. The LPSC staff will convene technical conferences and study various potential effects of retail competition throughout 1999. No specific date has been targeted for the start of competition, should it be decided that competition in Louisiana is in the public interest. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding the Revised Proposed Transition Plan (the Plan) issued by the MPSC in June 1998. The MPSC continues to hold hearings and request informational filings regarding various potential effects of retail competition. Enabling legislation necessary to implement the Plan cannot be considered until the next session of the Mississippi Legislature, which is scheduled to begin in January 2000. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SIGNIFICANT FACTORS AND KNOWN TRENDS State and Local Regulation As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K, the PUCT has issued for comment proposed "Code of Conduct" rules governing transactions between utilities and their affiliates. Those rules, if adopted in their proposed form, would severely restrict or prohibit the providing of services by Entergy Services, Inc., System Fuels, Inc. and Entergy Operations, Inc. to Entergy Gulf States. Moreover, the proposed Texas rules would be inconsistent in many respects with regulations imposed upon Entergy Gulf States pursuant to the Federal Power Act and PUHCA, which generally require Entergy Gulf States to operate on an integrated basis with the other regulated companies in the Entergy System. Entergy Gulf States and other interested parties, including other utilities regulated by the SEC, have filed comments on the proposed rules. The PUCT has announced that it will hold a hearing on the rules on June 7, 1999. Management cannot predict whether the rules will be implemented or, if implemented, what the form of the rules will be. However, if they are implemented in their proposed form, management believes the result is likely to be increased costs to Entergy Gulf States as a result of requirements to discontinue many current affiliate relationships and transactions to which Entergy Gulf States is a party. Entergy Mississippi implemented a $13.3 million rate reduction effective May 1999 based on its annual performance-based formula rate plan filing for the 1998 test year. Entergy Louisiana submitted its fourth annual performance-based formula rate plan filing for the 1998 test year in April 1999, which indicated that Entergy Louisiana would implement a $20.7 million base rate reduction effective August 1999. No procedural schedule has been established by the LPSC. Accounting Issues Continued Application of SFAS 71 The domestic utility companies' and System Energy's financial statements principally reflect assets and costs based on existing cost- based ratemaking regulation in accordance with SFAS 71,"Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation". Continued applicability of SFAS 71 to the financial statements requires that rates set by an independent regulator on a cost-of-service basis be charged to and collected from customers for the foreseeable future. The electric utility industry's movement toward a combination of competition and a modified regulatory environment could result in rates that are not based on cost of service. If a utility company is required to discontinue application of SFAS 71 for a portion or all of its operations, it could be required to remove regulatory assets and liabilities from its balance sheet. As discussed, definitive outcomes have not yet been determined regarding the transition to competition filings in Entergy's jurisdictions; therefore, the regulated operations continue to apply SFAS 71. Arkansas has enacted a retail open access law, but the law does not provide sufficient detail to determine definitively how Entergy Arkansas' regulated operations will be affected. The law provides for the recovery of stranded costs subsequent to a review and approval by the APSC. Until such a review is concluded, it is anticipated that Entergy Arkansas will continue to apply SFAS 71. Discontinuation of the application of SFAS 71 by the domestic utility companies and System Energy could have a material adverse impact on Entergy's financial statements. The application of SFAS 71 is discussed more thoroughly in Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. Year 2000 Issues Management has been evaluating its computer software and hardware, databases, embedded microprocessors (collectively referred to as "IT and non-IT assets"), suppliers, and other relationships to determine actions required to prevent problems related to the Year 2000, and the resources required to take such actions. Unless corrected, these problems may result in malfunctions in certain software applications, databases, and computer equipment with respect to dates on or after January 1, 2000. These malfunctions could disrupt operations of nuclear or fossil generating plants, operation of transmission and distribution systems, and access to interconnections with neighboring utilities, and could cause other operational problems. While it is not possible to anticipate all future events, especially when third parties are involved, management believes the most reasonably likely worst case scenario is isolated disruptions of service, which should be rapidly restored. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SIGNIFICANT FACTORS AND KNOWN TRENDS Management has adopted a four-step approach to address Year 2000 issues including: o an inventory of all IT and non-IT assets; o an assessment to determine if the IT and non-IT assets are critical to the business and, if so, whether Year 2000 has an impact on them; o remediation or replacement of critical systems determined to be Year 2000 deficient; and o certification of such critical systems to confirm Year 2000 compliance. Management has completed its inventory of IT and non-IT assets, identified systems and equipment that could be affected by the millennium change, and assessed the risk of potential failure for most of its assets. Management defines services or products as Year 2000 "compliant" when they perform the business, office automation, or process control requirements as designed into the twenty-first century. Management defines an asset as "certified" as Year 2000 compliant after it has been modified, or upgraded if necessary, tested, and deployed in the operating environment. Certification of Entergy's IT and non-IT assets that significantly affect service to customers was scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of the first quarter of 1999, and is approximately 92% complete as of March 31, 1999. Certification of IT and non-IT assets that do not significantly affect service to customers, but are important to Entergy operations, is scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of the second quarter of 1999, and is on schedule and approximately 57% complete as of March 31, 1999. Management is currently performing an assessment of its vendors that affect Entergy's operations with respect to Year 2000 issues. All vendors have been contacted by letter, and vendors whose failure to provide services would quickly downgrade or suspend Entergy's operations have been interviewed and evaluated for Year 2000 readiness. Entergy's goal is to receive written confirmation of the Year 2000 readiness of these critical vendors. Entergy's contingency plans will include utilization of alternative suppliers and stockpiling of fuel and other supplies. Management will implement Year 2000 contingency plans for vendors throughout 1999. Maintenance or modification costs associated with Year 2000 compliance will be expensed as incurred, while the costs of new software will be capitalized and amortized over the software's useful life. Management's current estimate of maintenance and modification costs related to Year 2000 issues to be incurred in 1998 through mid- 2000 is approximately $54 million. Entergy has incurred approximately $33 million of this total through March 1999. These expenses are being funded through operating cash flows. Additionally, total capitalized costs for projects accelerated due to Year 2000 issues are estimated to be $19 million. Entergy has incurred approximately $13 million of this total through March 1999. Based on the Year 2000 risk determinations of management, an independent consultant's risk assessment, and the results of certification activities, management is creating and implementing contingency plans throughout 1999 to address Year 2000 issues. Management expects to complete its written contingency plans by the end of June 1999. Entergy is working with a consultant to develop contingency plans using the guidelines issued by the Nuclear Energy Institute and the guidelines issued by the North American Electric Reliability Council. Although Entergy is taking steps that it believes will address the Year 2000 issue, this issue presents risks that may not be entirely foreseen and eliminated and which could significantly affect utility operations and financial performance. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Income Net income increased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to decreased operating expenses and interest charges and increased other income, partially offset by decreased operating revenues. Note 6 to the financial statements provides a detailed breakdown of financial information by business segment. Competitive businesses are included in the following segments discussed in Note 6: power marketing and trading, Entergy London, CitiPower, and other. Net income for the first quarter of 1998 reflected the results of operations for Entergy London, CitiPower, Efficient Solutions, Inc. and Entergy Security, Inc. These businesses were sold in December 1998, December 1998, September 1998, and January 1999, respectively, and are therefore not included in some or all of 1999's results of operations. Revenues and Sales Domestic Utility Companies and System Energy The changes in electric operating revenues associated with Entergy's domestic utility companies for the first quarter of 1999 are as follows: First Quarter Description Increase/(Decrease) (In Millions) Base revenues ($31.4) Rate riders (39.8) Fuel cost recovery (26.8) Sales volume/weather 19.4 Other revenue (including unbilled) 5.1 Sales for resale (8.0) ------ Total ($81.5) ====== Base revenues Base revenues decreased $31.4 million primarily due to base rate reductions at Entergy Gulf States in both the Louisiana and Texas jurisdictions. Annual base rate reductions of $87 million and $18 million were implemented in the Louisiana jurisdiction in February 1998 and August 1998, respectively. In the Texas jurisdiction, a $69 million annual base rate reduction, net of accelerated recovery of the River Bend accounting order deferrals, was implemented in December 1998. These decreases are partially offset by the additional $9.3 million reserve recorded in the first quarter of 1998 at Entergy Gulf States to account for the anticipated effects of rate proceedings in Texas. Rate rider revenues Rate rider revenues do not affect net income because specific incurred expenses offset them. Rate rider revenues decreased $39.8 million due to the expiration of phase-in plans at Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi. These decreases were partially offset by the implementation of the Grand Gulf Accelerated Recovery Tariffs at Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi. These tariffs allow both Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi to accelerate the payments of their Grand Gulf purchased power obligations. The tariffs became effective in January 1999 and October 1998, respectively. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Fuel cost recovery revenues Fuel cost recovery revenues do not affect net income because they are an increase to revenues that are offset by specific incurred fuel costs. Fuel cost recovery revenues decreased $26.8 million due to: o lower fuel prices at Entergy Gulf States and Entergy Louisiana o decreased generation at Entergy Gulf States. This decrease was partially offset at Entergy Gulf States by an increased fuel factor and a fuel surcharge implemented in the Texas jurisdiction in February 1999. Sales volume/weather Sales volume increased $19.4 million due to an increase in usage and the number of customers, especially in the higher margin residential and commercial sectors at Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Gulf States. Such increases were partially offset by decreased usage in the lower margin industrial customer class at Entergy Gulf States. Competitive Businesses Competitive business revenues decreased approximately $579 million in the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to the sale of Entergy London and CitiPower in December 1998. These decreases were partially offset by increased sales revenues in the power marketing and trading business. However, the impact on net income from these revenues was more than offset by increased power purchased for resale as discussed in Expenses below, which resulted in a trading loss for this business for the first quarter of 1999. Expenses and other Domestic Utility Companies and System Energy Fuel and purchased power expenses Fuel and purchased power expenses decreased $51.7 million in the first quarter of 1999 principally due to: o slightly lower generation, coal prices, and gas prices resulting in a shift in the generation mix at Entergy Gulf States; o an under-recovery of fuel costs due to market price fluctuations at Entergy Louisiana; and o a decrease in nuclear fuel costs at Entergy Louisiana as a result of the refueling outage at the Waterford 3 nuclear plant in the first quarter of 1999. Other regulatory credits Other regulatory credits decreased $18.6 million, primarily due to the implementation of the Grand Gulf Accelerated Recovery Tariffs at Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi which allow System Energy to increase its recovery of Grand Gulf 1 plant investment costs. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Amortization of rate deferrals The amortization of rate deferrals decreased $71.7 million in the first quarter of 1999 due to the completion of nuclear plant-related phase-in plans at Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, and Entergy Mississippi. These plans expired in November 1998, February 1998, and September 1998, respectively. Other income Other income decreased at the domestic utility companies due principally to: o reduced Grand Gulf 1 carrying charges as a result of the expiration of the Grand Gulf 1 phase-in plan in November at Entergy Arkansas; o the $5.6 million February 1998 gain on the sale of certain System Fuels, Inc. oil and gas properties; and o increased miscellaneous non-operating expenses of $2.9 million at Entergy Gulf States. Interest charges Interest charges decreased due to the retirement, redemption, or refinancing of certain long-term debt during 1998 and 1999 at Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, and System Energy. Competitive Businesses Fuel and purchased power expenses Fuel and purchased power expenses in the power marketing and trading business increased $92.7 million principally due to increased purchased power expenses as a result of increased trading volume. Other operation and maintenance expenses Other operation and maintenance expenses decreased in the first quarter of 1999 principally due to the sale of Efficient Solutions, Inc. in September 1998 and the sale of Entergy Security, Inc. in January 1999. The decrease was partially offset by an increase for the power marketing and trading business, which resulted from higher trading volumes and an increase in staffing levels. Other income Other income increased in the first quarter of 1999 due to: o a $12.5 million ($.6 million net of tax) gain on the sale of Entergy Security, Inc. in January 1999; o a $7.6 million ($4.9 million net of tax) adjustment to the final sale price of CitiPower; and o interest income on the proceeds of the sales of Entergy London and CitiPower of $16.8 million in the first quarter of 1999. These increases are partially offset by income from an Entergy investment in Asia recorded in the first quarter of 1998 due to: o dividend income of $9.1 million; and o a gain of $1.0 million on the partial sale of the investment. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Interest charges Interest on long-term debt decreased by $62 million for the first quarter of 1999 due to the retirement of debt associated with the Entergy London and CitiPower businesses. Income Taxes The effective income tax rates for the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 were 38.3% and 44.6%, respectively. The effective income tax rate decreased primarily due to: o decreased state income tax benefits at the power marketing and trading business as a result of net losses; and o decreased income taxes due to recognition of certain foreign tax credits. These decreases were partially offset by increased income taxes resulting from the sale of Entergy Security, Inc.
ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands, Except Share Data) Operating Revenues: Domestic electric $1,238,583 $1,320,052 Natural gas 37,731 50,425 Steam products 8,296 8,400 Competitive businesses 355,312 934,215 ---------- ---------- Total 1,639,922 2,313,092 ---------- ---------- Operating Expenses: Operation and maintenance: Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale 402,973 348,963 Purchased power 373,799 778,674 Nuclear refueling outage expenses 19,685 22,674 Other operation and maintenance 367,632 483,688 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 197,042 252,458 Taxes other than income taxes 83,068 95,794 Other regulatory credits (16,125) (34,766) Amortization of rate deferrals 8,413 80,100 ---------- ---------- Total 1,436,487 2,027,585 ---------- ---------- Operating Income 203,435 285,507 ---------- ---------- Other Income: Allowance for equity funds used during construction 5,411 2,349 Gain on sales of non-regulated businesses 20,102 1,038 Miscellaneous - net 20,433 30,535 ---------- ---------- Total 45,946 33,922 ---------- ---------- Interest Charges: Interest on long-term debt 122,531 191,576 Other interest - net 8,541 10,102 Distributions on preferred securities of subsidiaries 4,709 11,178 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (4,479) (1,880) ---------- ---------- Total 131,302 210,976 ---------- ---------- Income Before Income Taxes 118,079 108,453 Income Taxes 45,173 48,399 ---------- ---------- Consolidated Net Income 72,906 60,054 Preferred and Preference Dividend Requirements of Subsidiaries and Other 10,725 11,776 ---------- ---------- Earnings Applicable to Common Stock 62,181 48,278 Other Comprehensive Income: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment 379 16,693 ---------- ---------- Comprehensive Net Income $62,560 $64,971 ========== ========== Earnings per average common share: Basic and diluted $0.25 $0.20 Dividends declared per common share $0.30 $0.90 Average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 246,579,198 245,920,415 Diluted 246,716,006 246,188,177 See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For The Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Activities: Consolidated net income $72,906 $60,054 Noncash items included in net income: Amortization of rate deferrals 8,413 80,100 Other regulatory charges (16,125) (34,766) Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 197,042 252,458 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits (8,945) (54,938) Allowance for equity funds used during construction (5,411) (2,349) Gain on sale of non-regulated businesses (12,513) 1,038 Changes in working capital, net of effects from dispositions: Receivables 6,867 178,897 Fuel inventory (11,212) 9,457 Accounts payable (20,461) (214,906) Taxes accrued 32,165 71,519 Interest accrued (43,865) (9,490) Other working capital accounts (20,981) 19,789 Changes in other regulatory assets (8,487) (20,855) Provision for estimated losses and reserves 17,490 (62,335) Decommissioning trust contributions and realized change in trust assets (16,871) (18,894) Other 23,231 27,581 --------- --------- Net cash flow provided by operating activities 193,243 282,360 --------- --------- Investing Activities: Construction/capital expenditures (249,733) (223,231) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 5,411 2,349 Nuclear fuel purchases (33,352) (515) Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 23,300 7,433 Proceeds from sale of businesses 215,416 - Acquisition of non-regulated businesses (13,333) (16,591) Investment in other nonregulated/nonutility properties (801) (7,934) Other 3,061 - --------- --------- Net cash flow used in investing activities (50,031) (238,489) --------- --------- See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For The Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Financing Activities: Proceeds from the issuance of: Long-term debt 198,196 208,396 Common stock 1,915 12,026 Retirement of long-term debt (145,105) (151,069) Repurchase of common stock (12,132) - Redemption of preferred stock (74,731) (2,250) Changes in short-term borrowings - net (125,500) 167,490 Preferred stock dividends paid (11,641) (11,776) Common stock dividends paid (70,362) (110,939) --------- --------- Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities (239,360) 111,878 --------- --------- Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (1,993) 2,740 --------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (98,141) 158,489 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,184,495 830,547 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $1,086,354 $989,036 ========== ========= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - net of amount capitalized $171,185 $214,528 Income taxes $10,617 $14,589 Noncash investing and financing activities: Change in unrealized appreciation of decommissioning trust assets $13,626 $18,894 See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 ASSETS (In Thousands) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $108,727 $386,764 Temporary cash investments - at cost, which approximates market 816,740 797,731 Special deposits 160,887 - ----------- ----------- Total cash and cash equivalents 1,086,354 1,184,495 Notes receivable 959,153 959,329 Accounts receivable: Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7.1 million in 1999 and $10.3 million in 1998) 236,445 270,348 Other 252,880 197,362 Accrued unbilled revenues 223,101 245,350 Deferred fuel costs 136,639 169,589 Accumulated deferred income taxes 15,120 11,329 Fuel inventory - at average cost 106,638 90,408 Materials and supplies - at average cost 372,351 374,674 Rate deferrals 37,358 37,507 Prepayments and other 181,142 114,886 ----------- ----------- Total 3,607,181 3,655,277 ----------- ----------- Other Property and Investments: Decommissioning trust funds 739,516 709,018 Non-regulated investments 362,404 557,347 Other 233,580 221,915 ----------- ----------- Total 1,335,500 1,488,280 ----------- ----------- Utility Plant: Electric 22,763,122 22,704,872 Plant acquisition adjustment - Entergy Gulf States 418,828 422,895 Electric plant under leases 675,309 675,309 Property under capital leases - electric 109,197 113,736 Natural gas 183,640 183,621 Steam products 80,537 80,537 Construction work in progress 1,069,235 911,278 Nuclear fuel under capital leases 320,702 282,595 Nuclear fuel 39,315 29,690 ----------- ----------- Total 25,659,885 25,404,533 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 10,263,775 10,075,951 ----------- ----------- Utility plant - net 15,396,110 15,328,582 ----------- ----------- Deferred Debits and Other Assets: Regulatory assets: Rate deferrals 116,831 125,095 SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 1,137,134 1,141,318 Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 186,347 191,786 Other regulatory assets 525,811 513,333 Long-term receivables 34,054 34,617 Other 510,416 369,735 ----------- ----------- Total 2,510,593 2,375,884 ----------- ----------- TOTAL $22,849,384 $22,848,023 =========== =========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands) Current Liabilities: Currently maturing long-term debt $487,719 $255,221 Notes payable 160,673 296,790 Accounts payable 496,480 522,072 Customer deposits 151,032 148,972 Taxes accrued 319,352 284,847 Interest accrued 143,197 185,688 Dividends declared 6,917 7,918 Obligations under capital leases 176,028 176,270 Other 73,099 72,055 ----------- ----------- Total 2,014,497 1,949,833 ----------- ----------- Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Accumulated deferred income taxes 3,574,130 3,581,637 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 568,278 565,744 Obligations under capital leases 253,970 220,209 Other 2,134,318 1,955,965 ----------- ----------- Total 6,530,696 6,323,555 ----------- ----------- Long-term debt 6,410,747 6,596,617 Subsidiaries' preferred stock with sinking fund 92,877 167,523 Subsidiary's preference stock 150,000 150,000 Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trusts holding solely junior subordinated deferrable debentures 215,000 215,000 Shareholders' Equity: Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund 338,455 338,455 Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued 246,895,066 shares in 1999 and 246,829,076 shares in 1998 2,469 2,468 Additional paid-in capital 4,631,040 4,630,609 Retained earnings 2,514,735 2,526,888 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment (46,360) (46,739) Less - treasury stock, at cost (162,138 shares in 1999 and 208,907 shares in 1998) 4,772 6,186 ----------- ----------- Total 7,435,567 7,445,495 ----------- ----------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL $22,849,384 $22,848,023 =========== =========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Increase/ Description 1999 1998 (Decrease) % (In Millions) Domestic Utility Electric Operating Revenues: Residential $ 432.0 $ 463.1 ($31.1) (7) Commercial 316.2 332.6 (16.4) (5) Industrial 406.7 444.7 (38.0) (9) Governmental 36.0 41.5 (5.5) (13) -------------------------------- Total retail 1,190.9 1,281.9 (91.0) (7) Sales for resale 75.0 83.0 (8.0) (10) Other (a) (27.3) (44.8) 17.5 39 -------------------------------- Total $1,238.6 $ 1,320.1 ($81.5) (6) ================================ Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWH): Residential 6,417 6,240 177 3 Commercial 5,169 4,829 340 7 Industrial 10,216 10,412 (196) (2) Governmental 589 627 (38) (6) -------------------------------- Total retail 22,391 22,108 283 1 Sales for resale 2,209 1,930 279 14 -------------------------------- Total 24,600 24,038 562 2 ================================ (a) 1998 revenues include the effect of the provision for rate refunds. ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Income Net income increased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to reduced operating expenses and interest charges, partially offset by a decrease in electric operating revenues and other income. Revenues and Sales The changes in electric operating revenues for the first quarter of 1999 are as follows: First Quarter Description Increase/(Decrease) (In Millions) Base revenues $0.5 Rate riders (14.2) Fuel cost recovery 1.8 Sales volume/weather 6.1 Other revenue (including unbilled) 0.3 Sales for resale (12.4) ------ Total ($17.9) ====== Rate rider revenue Rate rider revenues do not affect net income because specific incurred expenses offset them. Rate rider revenues decreased as a result of a revised Grand Gulf rider, which includes consideration of the expiration of the Grand Gulf 1 phase-in plan in November 1998, partially offset by the Grand Gulf Accelerated Recovery Tariff (GGART). The tariff was designed to allow Entergy Arkansas to pay down a portion of its Grand Gulf purchased power obligation in advance of the implementation of retail access in Arkansas. The rider and GGART became effective with the first billing cycle in January 1999. Sales volume/weather Sales volume increased due to an increase in usage and number of customers especially in the higher margin residential and commercial sectors at Entergy Arkansas. Sales for resale Sales for resale decreased primarily due to reduced sales to non- associated companies as a result of the expiration of certain temporary contracts in January 1999. Expenses Fuel and fuel related expenses Fuel expenses increased slightly in the first quarter of 1999, due to a change in fuel mix and an increase in generation. ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Other Operation and Maintenance Other operation and maintenance expenses decreased due to a favorable nuclear variance as a result of a planned mid-cycle outage at ANO 2 that occurred in 1998. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in fossil expenses due to the decision to return the Moses, Lake Catherine, and Mablevale generating stations to service, as well as Independence having a scheduled outage in 1999 but none in 1998. Other regulatory credits Other regulatory credits decreased as a result of Entergy Arkansas being in a smaller under-recovery position related to Grand Gulf 1 costs in the first quarter of 1999 as compared to the first quarter of 1998. Amortization of rate deferrals The amortization of Grand Gulf 1 rate deferrals decreased in the first quarter of 1999 due to the completion of the Grand Gulf 1 rate phase-in plan in November 1998. Other Other income Other income decreased in the first quarter of 1999 due to reduced Grand Gulf 1 carrying charges and lower miscellaneous non-operating income. Grand Gulf 1 carrying charges decreased as a result of the expiration of the Grand Gulf 1 phase in plan in November 1998. Miscellaneous non-operating income was lower due to the receipt of Entergy Arkansas' portion of the proceeds from the sale of certain System Fuel, Inc. oil and gas properties in February 1998. Interest charges Interest charges decreased in the first quarter of 1999 due to the retirement of certain long-term debt in 1998. Income taxes The effective income tax rates for the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 were 19.6% and 42.7%, respectively. The decrease in 1999 was due principally to the flow through of tax benefits related to operating reserves.
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Revenues $311,969 $329,869 -------- -------- Operating Expenses: Operation and maintenance: Fuel and fuel-related expenses 48,792 46,223 Purchased power 94,943 95,395 Nuclear refueling outage expenses 8,066 8,091 Other operation and maintenance 82,209 85,799 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 44,129 45,260 Taxes other than income taxes 9,256 10,360 Other regulatory credits (7,586) (10,581) Amortization of rate deferrals - 22,068 -------- -------- Total 279,809 302,615 -------- -------- Operating Income 32,160 27,254 -------- -------- Other Income: Allowance for equity funds used during construction 2,410 704 Miscellaneous - net 937 6,870 -------- -------- Total 3,347 7,574 -------- -------- Interest Charges: Interest on long-term debt 20,674 23,464 Other interest - net 1,526 776 Distributions on preferred securities of subsidiary trust 1,275 1,255 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (1,658) (487) -------- -------- Total 21,817 25,008 -------- -------- Income Before Income Taxes 13,690 9,820 Income Taxes 2,679 4,197 -------- -------- Net Income 11,011 5,623 Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements and Other 2,420 2,626 -------- -------- Earnings Applicable to Common Stock $8,591 $2,997 ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Activities: Net income $11,011 $5,623 Noncash items included in net income: Amortization of rate deferrals - 22,068 Other regulatory credits (7,586) (10,581) Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 44,129 45,260 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 2,094 (9,854) Allowance for equity funds used during construction (2,410) (704) Changes in working capital: Receivables (18,221) 46,353 Fuel inventory (16,921) 1,151 Accounts payable 33,192 11,184 Taxes accrued 2,640 19,038 Interest accrued (893) (1,462) Other working capital accounts (9,056) (16,353) Decommissioning trust contributions and realized change in trust assets (5,853) (6,281) Provision for estimated losses and reserves (12,886) (1,706) Other 9,899 (1,092) -------- -------- Net cash flow provided by operating activities 29,139 102,644 -------- -------- Investing Activities: Construction expenditures (61,382) (28,837) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 2,410 704 Nuclear fuel purchases (962) (6,832) Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 962 6,832 -------- -------- Net cash flow used in investing activities (58,972) (28,133) -------- -------- Financing Activities: Retirement of other long-term debt - (45,500) Preferred stock dividends paid (2,420) (2,626) -------- -------- Net cash flow used in financing activities (2,420) (48,126) -------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (32,253) 26,385 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 108,748 203,391 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $76,495 $229,776 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - net of amount capitalized $23,104 $25,718 Income taxes $ 4,380 $469 Noncash investing and financing activities: Change in unrealized appreciation of decommissioning trust assets $7,220 $12,502 See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 ASSETS (In Thousands) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $5,080 $9,814 Temporary cash investments - at cost, which approximates market: Associated companies 8,458 15,643 Other 24,670 83,291 Special deposits 38,287 - ---------- ---------- Total cash and cash equivalents 76,495 108,748 Accounts receivable: Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.8 million in 1999 and 1998) 58,497 70,481 Associated companies 38,789 34,502 Other 27,635 4,510 Accrued unbilled revenues 75,876 73,083 Fuel inventory - at average cost 36,773 19,852 Materials and supplies - at average cost 91,542 89,033 Deferred fuel cost 30,791 41,191 Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 31,739 17,787 Prepayments and other 15,343 5,557 ---------- ---------- Total 483,480 464,744 ---------- ---------- Other Property and Investments: Investment in subsidiary companies - at equity 11,213 11,213 Decommissioning trust fund 316,359 303,286 Other - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 5,869 5,070 ---------- ---------- Total 333,441 319,569 ---------- ---------- Utility Plant: Electric 4,746,495 4,731,699 Property under capital leases 48,388 49,415 Construction work in progress 234,624 201,853 Nuclear fuel under capital lease 112,284 95,589 Nuclear fuel 6,656 - ---------- ---------- Total 5,148,447 5,078,556 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 2,319,235 2,275,170 ---------- ---------- Utility plant - net 2,829,212 2,803,386 ---------- ---------- Deferred Debits and Other Assets: Regulatory assets: SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 251,525 248,275 Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 50,788 51,747 Other regulatory assets 101,369 96,927 Other 15,450 22,003 ---------- ---------- Total 419,132 418,952 ---------- ---------- TOTAL $4,065,265 $4,006,651 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands) Current Liabilities: Currently maturing long-term debt $38,652 $1,094 Notes payable 667 667 Accounts payable: Associated companies 72,911 47,963 Other 88,213 79,969 Customer deposits 25,503 25,196 Taxes accrued 71,225 68,585 Accumulated deferred income taxes 12,451 23,137 Interest accrued 24,392 25,285 Co-owner advances 11,825 4,073 Obligations under capital leases 63,627 64,068 Other 14,915 16,183 ---------- ---------- Total 424,381 356,220 ---------- ---------- Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Accumulated deferred income taxes 774,808 757,596 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 97,491 98,768 Obligations under capital leases 97,144 80,936 Transition to competition liability 91,584 90,623 Other 167,994 173,387 ---------- ---------- Total 1,229,021 1,201,310 ---------- ---------- Long-term debt 1,126,437 1,172,285 Preferred stock with sinking fund 22,027 22,027 Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding solely junior subordinated deferrable debentures 60,000 60,000 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock without sinking fund 116,350 116,350 Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 325,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 46,980,196 shares 470 470 Additional Paid-in capital 590,134 590,134 Retained earnings 496,445 487,855 ---------- ---------- Total 1,203,399 1,194,809 ---------- ---------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL $4,065,265 $4,006,651 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Increase/ Description 1999 1998 (Decrease) % (In Millions) Electric Operating Revenues: Residential $ 116.7 $ 120.9 ($4.2) (3) Commercial 59.6 59.5 0.1 - Industrial 70.7 72.3 (1.6) (2) Governmental 3.3 3.4 (0.1) (3) ------------------------------ Total retail 250.3 256.1 (5.8) (2) Sales for resale Associated companies 29.5 34.2 (4.7) (14) Non-associated companies 36.5 44.2 (7.7) (17) Other (4.3) (4.6) 0.3 7 ------------------------------ Total $ 312.0 $ 329.9 ($17.9) (5) ============================== Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWH): Residential 1,556 1,504 52 3 Commercial 1,060 1,003 57 6 Industrial 1,606 1,566 40 3 Governmental 55 55 - - ------------------------------ Total retail 4,277 4,128 149 4 Sales for resale Associated companies 1,537 1,638 (101) (6) Non-associated companies 821 1,173 (352) (30) ------------------------------ Total 6,635 6,939 (304) (4) ============================== ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Income Net income decreased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to a decrease in operating revenues and other income, partially offset by decreases in operating expenses and interest charges. Revenues and Sales Electric operating revenues The changes in electric operating revenues for the first quarter of 1999 are as follows: First Quarter Description Increase/(Decrease) (In Millions) Base revenues ($33.1) Fuel cost recovery (8.4) Sales volume/weather 7.5 Other revenue (including unbilled) 4.7 Sales for resale 1.2 ------ Total ($28.1) ====== Base revenues Base revenues decreased due to base rate reductions in both the Louisiana and Texas jurisdictions. In the Louisiana jurisdiction base rate reductions of $87 million and $18 million were implemented in February 1998 and August 1998, respectively. In the Texas jurisdiction a $69 million base rate reduction, net of accelerated recovery of the River Bend accounting order deferrals, was implemented in December 1998. These decreases are partially offset by the additional $9.3 million reserve recorded in the first quarter of 1998 to account for the anticipated effects of the rate proceedings in Texas. Fuel cost recovery revenues Fuel cost recovery revenues do not affect net income because they are an increase to revenues that are offset by specific incurred fuel costs. Fuel cost recovery revenues decreased due to lower fuel prices and decreased generation. This decrease was partially offset by an increased fuel factor and a fuel surcharge implemented in the Texas jurisdiction in February 1999. Sales volume/weather Sales volume increased due to an increase in usage and the number of customers in the higher margin residential and commercial customer classes, partially offset by decreased usage in the lower margin industrial customer class. ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Other revenue Other revenue increased primarily due to increased network transmission service revenues and an increase in electric property rent as a result of increased pole usage fees. Gas operating revenues Gas operating revenues decreased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to lower gas purchased for resale prices as well as decreased usage as a result of warmer winter weather, especially in the residential and commercial sectors. Expenses Fuel and purchased power Fuel and purchased power expenses decreased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to lower coal and gas prices resulting in a shift in the generation mix and also due to slightly lower generation. Amortization of rate deferrals The amortization of rate deferrals decreased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to the completion of the Louisiana retail phase-in plan for River Bend in February 1998. Other Other income Other income decreased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to increased miscellaneous non-operating expenses. Interest charges Interest charges decreased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to the retirement, redemption, or refinancing of certain long-term debt in 1998 and the first quarter of 1999. Income taxes The effective income tax rates for the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 were 49.5% and 46.8%, respectively. The increase in 1999 is primarily due to a decrease in tax benefits of operating reserves for injuries and damages receiving flow through treatment.
ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Revenues: Electric $403,806 $431,864 Natural gas 11,717 17,245 Steam products 8,296 8,400 -------- -------- Total 423,819 457,509 -------- -------- Operating Expenses: Operation and maintenance: Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale 138,574 118,286 Purchased power 45,593 78,660 Nuclear refueling outage expenses 2,678 4,549 Other operation and maintenance 99,555 98,539 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 53,314 54,297 Taxes other than income taxes 29,725 30,911 Other regulatory credits (8,922) (6,336) Amortization of rate deferrals 2,270 14,942 -------- -------- Total 362,787 393,848 -------- -------- Operating Income 61,032 63,661 -------- -------- Other Income: Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,226 612 Miscellaneous - net 1,044 3,960 -------- -------- Total 2,270 4,572 -------- -------- Interest Charges: Interest on long-term debt 35,240 38,371 Other interest - net 685 744 Distributions on preferred securities of subsidiary trust 1,859 1,860 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (1,109) (467) -------- -------- Total 36,675 40,508 -------- -------- Income Before Income Taxes 26,627 27,725 Income Taxes 13,190 12,969 -------- -------- Net Income 13,437 14,756 Preferred and Preference Stock Dividend Requirements and Other 4,552 4,814 -------- -------- Earnings Applicable to Common Stock $8,885 $9,942 ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Activities: Net income $13,437 $14,756 Noncash items included in net income: Amortization of rate deferrals 2,270 14,942 Other regulatory credits (8,922) (6,336) Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 53,314 54,297 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 2,120 (12,750) Allowance for equity funds used during construction (1,226) (612) Reserve for regulatory adjustments (2,265) 9,331 Changes in working capital: Receivables (11,915) 29,735 Fuel inventory (10,679) (3,252) Accounts payable 1,977 (23,962) Taxes accrued 11,695 17,416 Interest accrued 6,845 7,812 Deferred fuel 20,845 14,027 Other working capital accounts 4,728 6,790 Decommissioning trust contributions and realized change in trust assets (2,605) (4,005) Provision for estimated losses and reserves 1,893 (3,574) Other (1,632) 127 -------- -------- Net cash flow provided by operating activities 79,880 114,742 -------- -------- Investing Activities: Construction expenditures (36,070) (21,553) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,226 612 Nuclear fuel purchases (11,030) (153) Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 11,030 146 -------- -------- Net cash flow used in investing activities (34,844) (20,948) -------- -------- Financing Activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 21,775 - Retirement of: First mortgage bonds (25,000) (25,000) Other long-term debt (22,095) - Redemption of preferred stock (24,731) (2,250) Dividends paid: Common stock - (71,358) Preferred and preference stock (4,643) (4,814) -------- -------- Net cash flow used in financing activities (54,694) (103,422) -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (9,658) (9,628) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 131,432 165,164 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $121,774 $155,536 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - net of amount capitalized $29,039 $31,373 Income taxes $(2,674) $7,455 Noncash investing and financing activities: Change in unrealized appreciation of decommissioning trust assets $5,846 $2,278 See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 ASSETS (In Thousands) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $7,604 $11,629 Temporary cash investments - at cost, which approximates market: Associated companies 23,841 15,696 Other 90,329 104,107 ---------- ---------- Total cash and cash equivalents 121,774 131,432 Accounts receivable: Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.7 million in 1999 and 1998) 77,033 77,226 Associated companies 6,664 7,554 Other 43,808 28,265 Accrued unbilled revenues 57,024 59,569 Deferred fuel costs 112,051 132,896 Accumulated deferred income taxes 26,973 26,940 Fuel inventory - at average cost 40,880 30,201 Materials and supplies - at average cost 110,045 108,346 Rate deferrals 9,077 9,077 Prepayments and other 16,055 20,495 ---------- ---------- Total 621,384 632,001 ---------- ---------- Other Property and Investments: Decommissioning trust fund 218,222 209,771 Other - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 188,944 177,698 ---------- ---------- Total 407,166 387,469 ---------- ---------- Utility Plant: Electric 7,259,976 7,250,789 Natural Gas 51,076 51,053 Steam products 80,537 80,538 Property under capital leases 52,634 54,427 Construction work in progress 118,945 105,085 Nuclear fuel under capital lease 76,480 46,572 ---------- ---------- Total 7,639,648 7,588,464 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,191,380 3,141,483 ---------- ---------- Utility plant - net 4,448,268 4,446,981 ---------- ---------- Deferred Debits and Other Assets: Regulatory assets: Rate deferrals 87,063 89,333 SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 381,971 376,406 Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 41,446 42,879 Other regulatory assets 85,482 85,730 Long-term receivables 34,054 34,617 Other 227,841 221,085 ---------- ---------- Total 857,857 850,050 ---------- ---------- TOTAL $6,334,675 $6,316,501 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands) Current Liabilities: Currently maturing long-term debt $46,515 $71,515 Accounts payable: Associated companies 53,945 60,932 Other 100,067 91,103 Customer deposits 32,059 31,462 Taxes accrued 67,475 55,780 Interest accrued 49,476 42,631 Nuclear refueling reserve 18,649 16,991 Obligations under capital leases 34,765 34,343 Other 16,056 16,324 ---------- ---------- Total 419,007 421,081 ---------- ---------- Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Accumulated deferred income taxes 1,125,372 1,113,831 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 205,531 209,477 Obligations under capital leases 94,349 66,656 Deferred River Bend finance charges 6,916 8,990 Regulatory reserves 512,759 515,024 Other 539,010 534,008 ---------- ---------- Total 2,483,937 2,447,986 ---------- ---------- Long-term debt 1,631,716 1,631,658 Preferred stock with sinking fund 35,850 60,497 Preference stock 150,000 150,000 Company - obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding solely junior subordinated deferrable debentures 85,000 85,000 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock without sinking fund 51,444 51,444 Common stock, no par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 100 shares 114,055 114,055 Additional paid-in capital 1,152,575 1,152,575 Retained earnings 211,091 202,205 ---------- ---------- Total 1,529,165 1,520,279 ---------- ---------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL $6,334,675 $6,316,501 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Increase/ Description 1999 1998 (Decrease) % (In Millions) Electric Department Operating Revenues: Residential $ 116.2 $ 128.3 ($ 12.1) (9) Commercial 91.6 100.4 (8.8) (9) Industrial 156.2 175.6 (19.4) (11) Governmental 6.5 10.6 (4.1) (39) ------------------------------ Total retail 370.5 414.9 (44.4) (11) Sales for resale Associated companies 3.8 1.8 2.0 111 Non-associated companies 20.7 21.5 (0.8) (4) Other (a) 8.8 (6.3) 15.1 240 ------------------------------ Total Electric Department $ 403.8 $ 431.9 ($ 28.1) (7) ============================== Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWH): Residential 1,803 1,720 83 5 Commercial 1,600 1,441 159 11 Industrial 4,114 4,348 (234) (5) Governmental 100 154 (54) (35) ------------------------------ Total retail 7,617 7,663 (46) (1) Sales for resale Associated companies 152 57 95 167 Non-associated companies 985 501 484 97 ------------------------------ Total Electric Department 8,754 8,221 533 6 ============================== (a) 1998 revenues include the effect of the provision for rate refunds.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Income Net income increased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to a decrease in operating expenses, partially offset by a decrease in electric operating revenues and higher income taxes. Revenues and Sales The changes in electric operating revenues for the first quarter of 1999 are as follows: First Quarter Description Increase/(Decrease) (In Millions) Base revenues $1.7 Fuel cost recovery (15.2) Sales volume/weather 1.6 Other revenue (including unbilled) 6.2 Sales for resale 1.8 ----- Total ($3.9) ===== Fuel cost recovery revenues Fuel cost recovery revenues do not affect net income because they are an increase to revenues that are offset by specific incurred fuel costs. Fuel cost recovery revenues decreased primarily due to lower fuel prices. Other revenue Other revenues increased primarily due to: o an increase in transmission revenues as a result of an increase in customers; and o an increase in electric property rent as a result of increased pole usage fees. Expenses Fuel and purchased power expenses Fuel and purchased power expenses decreased for the first quarter of 1999 due to: o an under-recovery of fuel costs in the first quarter of 1999 due to market price fluctuations; and o a decrease in nuclear fuel costs as a result of the refueling outage at the Waterford 3 nuclear plant in 1999. These decreases were partially offset by increased purchased power and gas expenses due to a shift in generation requirements resulting from the nuclear refueling outage. ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Other Income taxes The effective income tax rates for the first quarter 1999 and 1998 were 42.8% and 46.9%, respectively. The decrease in 1999 is primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded AFUDC amounts included in depreciation.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Revenues $352,135 $356,038 -------- -------- Operating Expenses: Operation and maintenance: Fuel and fuel-related expenses 58,225 74,702 Purchased power 92,463 87,996 Nuclear refueling outage expenses 5,436 5,435 Other operation and maintenance 67,803 71,024 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 43,975 44,078 Taxes other than income taxes 18,244 18,458 Other regulatory credits - (877) -------- -------- Total 286,146 300,816 -------- -------- Operating Income 65,989 55,222 -------- -------- Other Income (Deductions): Allowance for equity funds used during construction 761 361 Miscellaneous - net (42) 2,140 -------- -------- Total 719 2,501 -------- -------- Interest Charges: Interest on long-term debt 27,054 28,762 Other interest - net 1,171 1,506 Distributions on preferred securities of subsidiary trust 1,575 1,575 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (651) (333) -------- -------- Total 29,149 31,510 -------- -------- Income Before Income Taxes 37,559 26,213 Income Taxes 16,072 12,296 -------- -------- Net Income 21,487 13,917 Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements and Other 2,670 3,253 -------- -------- Earnings Applicable to Common Stock $18,817 $10,664 ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Activities: Net income $21,487 $13,917 Noncash items included in net income: Other regulatory credits - (877) Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 43,975 44,078 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 4,899 (12,317) Allowance for equity funds used during construction (761) (361) Changes in working capital: Receivables 27,688 21,549 Accounts payable (20,232) (38,381) Taxes accrued 21,369 29,713 Interest accrued (32,185) (8,091) Deferred fuel costs (7,464) 16,221 Other working capital accounts (10,991) 600 Decommissioning trust contributions and realized change in trust assets (2,811) (2,860) Provision for estimated losses and reserves (945) 1,120 Other (6,109) 353 -------- -------- Net cash flow provided by operating activities 37,920 64,664 -------- -------- Investing Activities: Construction expenditures (20,124) (19,325) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 761 361 Nuclear fuel purchases (11,308) - Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 11,308 - -------- -------- Net cash flow used in investing activities (19,363) (18,964) -------- -------- Financing Activities: Proceeds from the issuance of first mortgage bonds 74,691 112,556 Retirement of: First mortgage bonds - (35,000) Other long-term debt (6,547) - Redemption of preferred stock (50,000) - Changes in short-term borrowings - net 1,940 - Dividends paid: Common stock - (5,200) Preferred stock (3,253) (3,253) -------- -------- Net cash flow used in financing activities 16,831 69,103 -------- -------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 35,388 114,803 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 96,710 49,749 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $132,098 $164,552 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - net of amount capitalized $60,646 $38,646 Income taxes $4,301 $8,400 Noncash investing and financing activities: Change in unrealized appreciation of decommissioning trust assets $1,182 $2,358 See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 ASSETS (In Thousands) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $9,498 $10,187 Temporary cash investments - at cost, which approximates market - 86,523 Special deposits 122,600 - ---------- ---------- Total cash and cash equivalents 132,098 96,710 Accounts receivable: Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.2 million in 1999 and 1998) 54,694 64,098 Associated companies 17,943 20,095 Other 12,696 19,305 Accrued unbilled revenues 41,017 50,540 Accumulated deferred income taxes 7,525 14,176 Materials and supplies - at average cost 80,821 82,220 Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 16,095 6,498 Prepayments and other 14,386 11,566 ---------- ---------- Total 377,275 365,208 ---------- ---------- Other Property and Investments: Nonutility property 21,627 21,627 Decommissioning trust fund 86,673 82,680 Investment in subsidiary companies - at equity 14,230 14,230 ---------- ---------- Total 122,530 118,537 ---------- ---------- Utility Plant: Electric 5,107,293 5,095,278 Property under capital leases 234,339 234,339 Construction work in progress 103,144 85,565 Nuclear fuel under capital lease 73,610 75,814 ---------- ---------- Total 5,518,386 5,490,996 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 2,201,005 2,158,968 ---------- ---------- Utility plant - net 3,317,381 3,332,028 ---------- ---------- Deferred Debits and Other Assets: Regulatory assets: SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 263,635 270,068 Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 29,590 30,629 Other regulatory assets 44,991 49,599 Other 17,010 15,816 ---------- ---------- Total 355,226 366,112 ---------- ---------- TOTAL $4,172,412 $4,181,885 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands) Current Liabilities: Currently maturing long-term debt $239,585 $6,772 Notes payable - associated companies 1,940 - Accounts payable: Associated companies 50,628 43,051 Other 62,656 90,465 Customer deposits 56,040 55,966 Taxes accrued 39,572 18,203 Interest accrued 21,117 53,302 Dividends declared 2,670 3,253 Deferred fuel costs 334 7,798 Obligations under capital leases 32,539 32,539 Other 4,344 4,391 ---------- ---------- Total 511,425 315,740 ---------- ---------- Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Accumulated deferred income taxes 834,869 841,775 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 127,305 128,689 Obligations under capital leases 41,071 43,275 Other 104,094 103,273 ---------- ---------- Total 1,107,339 1,117,012 ---------- ---------- Long-term debt 1,168,013 1,332,315 Preferred stock with sinking fund 35,000 85,000 Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding solely junior subordinated deferrable debentures 70,000 70,000 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock without sinking fund 100,500 100,500 Common stock, no par value, authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 165,173,180 shares 1,088,900 1,088,900 Capital stock expense and other (2,321) (2,321) Retained earnings 93,556 74,739 ---------- ---------- Total 1,280,635 1,261,818 ---------- ---------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL $4,172,412 $4,181,885 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Increase/ Description 1999 1998 (Decrease) % (In Millions) Electric Operating Revenues: Residential $ 112.2 $ 114.1 ($ 1.9) (2) Commercial 79.2 78.7 0.5 1 Industrial 138.3 149.5 (11.2) (7) Governmental 7.7 8.3 (0.6) (7) ------------------------------ Total retail 337.4 350.6 (13.2) (4) Sales for resale Associated companies 2.5 0.9 1.6 178 Non-associated companies 11.2 11.0 0.2 2 Other (1) 1.0 (6.5) 7.5 115 ------------------------------ Total $ 352.1 $ 356.0 ($3.9) (1) ============================== Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWH): Residential 1,689 1,656 33 2 Commercial 1,131 1,089 42 4 Industrial 3,626 3,641 (15) - Governmental 116 124 (8) (6) ------------------------------ Total retail 6,562 6,510 52 1 Sales for resale Associated companies 97 28 69 246 Non-associated companies 244 153 91 59 ------------------------------ Total 6,903 6,691 212 3 ============================== (1) Includes the effect of the provision for rate refunds. ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Income Net income decreased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to a decrease in electric operating revenues partially offset by a decrease in operating expenses. Revenues and Sales The changes in electric operating revenues for the first quarter of 1999 are as follows: First Quarter Description Increase/(Decrease) (In Millions) Base revenues ($0.7) Grand Gulf rate rider (25.6) Fuel cost recovery (1.9) Sales volume/weather 1.9 Other revenue (including unbilled) (1.4) Sales for resale 5.1 ------ Total ($22.6) ====== Grand Gulf rate rider revenues Rate rider revenues do not affect net income because specific incurred expenses offset them. Grand Gulf rate rider revenue decreased as a result of a new rider which became effective October 1, 1998. This new rider eliminated revenues attributable to the Grand Gulf phase-in plan, which was completed in September 1998. However, this decrease was partially offset by the Grand Gulf Accelerated Recovery Tariff, which became effective October 1, 1998. This tariff provides accelerated recovery of Entergy Mississippi's Grand Gulf purchased power obligation. Sales for resale Sales for resale increased as a result of an increase in sales to associated companies due to changes in generation requirements and availability among the domestic utility companies. Expenses Fuel expenses Fuel expenses increased in the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to: o the increase in total generation requirements; and o the increased usage as a result of the shift from higher priced purchased power to lower priced fossil fuel. ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Other operation and maintenance Other operation and maintenance expenses increased in the first quarter of 1999 due to a scheduled outage at Independence in 1999 as compared to no outage in 1998. Other regulatory credits Other regulatory credits decreased in the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to less under-recovery of Grand Gulf related expenses in 1999 as compared to 1998. Amortization of rate deferrals Amortization of rate deferrals decreased in the first quarter of 1999 due to the completion of the Grand Gulf 1 rate phase-in plan in September 1998. Other Income taxes The effective income tax rates for the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 were 29.4% and 21.6%, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate is due to decreased amortization of rate deferrals as a result of the completion of the Grand Gulf 1 phase-in plan in September 1998. ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Revenues $182,443 $205,017 -------- -------- Operating Expenses: Operation and maintenance: Fuel, fuel-related expenses 59,434 51,312 Purchased power 68,466 66,594 Other operation and maintenance 31,119 27,823 Depreciation and amortization 11,516 11,315 Taxes other than income taxes 10,701 11,155 Other regulatory credits (11,013) (14,578) Amortization of rate deferrals - 34,990 -------- -------- Total 170,223 188,611 -------- -------- Operating Income 12,220 16,406 -------- -------- Other Income: Allowance for equity funds used during construction 143 20 Miscellaneous - net 1,619 1,027 -------- -------- Total 1,762 1,047 -------- -------- Interest Charges: Interest on long-term debt 9,222 9,576 Other interest - net 844 1,295 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (355) (40) -------- -------- Total 9,711 10,831 -------- -------- Income Before Income Taxes 4,271 6,622 Income Taxes 1,256 1,428 -------- -------- Net Income 3,015 5,194 Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements and Other 842 843 -------- -------- Earnings Applicable to Common Stock $2,173 $4,351 ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Activities: Net income $3,015 $5,194 Noncash items included in net income: Amortization of rate deferrals - 34,990 Other regulatory credits (11,013) (14,578) Depreciation and amortization 11,516 11,315 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 7,686 (6,485) Allowance for equity funds used during construction (143) (20) Changes in working capital: Receivables 21,259 5,930 Accounts payable (13,144) 1,213 Taxes accrued (2,002) (9,085) Interest accrued (934) (339) Other working capital accounts 8,924 64 Other (8,668) (3,668) -------- -------- Net cash flow provided by operating activities 16,496 24,531 -------- -------- Investing Activities: Construction expenditures (15,366) (7,908) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 143 20 -------- -------- Net cash flow used in investing activities (15,223) (7,888) -------- -------- Financing Activities: Changes in short-term borrowings - net (445) (13,202) Dividends paid: Common stock - (4,300) Preferred stock (842) (842) -------- -------- Net cash flow used in financing activities (1,287) (18,344) -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (14) (1,701) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,640 6,816 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $2,626 $5,115 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - net of amount capitalized $10,586 $10,911 Income taxes ($23,711) ($1,879) See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 ASSETS (In Thousands) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $2,286 $2,640 Temporary cash investments - at cost, which approximates market 340 - ---------- ---------- Total cash and cash equivalents 2,626 2,640 Accounts receivable: Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.2 million in 1999 and 1998) 27,190 38,484 Associated companies 5,843 5,703 Other 748 1,266 Accrued unbilled revenues 36,317 45,904 Fuel inventory - at average cost 3,311 3,002 Materials and supplies - at average cost 16,949 17,149 Prepayments and other 14,830 14,364 ---------- ---------- Total 107,814 128,512 ---------- ---------- Other Property and Investments: Investment in subsidiary companies - at equity 5,531 5,531 Other - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 7,061 7,069 ---------- ---------- Total 12,592 12,600 ---------- ---------- Utility Plant: Electric 1,728,885 1,718,903 Construction work in progress 39,946 35,317 ---------- ---------- Total 1,768,831 1,754,220 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 695,559 685,214 ---------- ---------- Utility plant - net 1,073,272 1,069,006 ---------- ---------- Deferred Debits and Other Assets: SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 25,559 25,515 Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 7,757 7,981 Other regulatory assets 119,137 100,601 Other 6,762 6,049 ---------- ---------- Total 159,215 140,146 ---------- ---------- TOTAL $1,352,893 $1,350,264 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements. ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands) Current Liabilities: Currently maturing long-term debt $20 $20 Notes payable - associated companies - 445 Accounts payable: Associated companies 40,576 43,639 Other 8,363 18,444 Customer deposits 19,686 18,265 Taxes accrued 4,011 6,013 Accumulated deferred income taxes 338 620 Interest accrued 13,698 14,632 Deferred fuel 8,627 - Other 3,548 4,097 ---------- ---------- Total 98,867 106,175 ---------- ---------- Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Accumulated deferred income taxes 288,058 279,732 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 22,032 22,408 Other 5,981 6,236 ---------- ---------- Total 316,071 308,376 ---------- ---------- Long-term debt 463,685 463,616 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock without sinking fund 50,381 50,381 Common stock, no par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,666,357 shares 199,326 199,326 Capital stock expense and other (59) (59) Retained earnings 224,622 222,449 ---------- ---------- Total 474,270 472,097 ---------- ---------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL $1,352,893 $1,350,264 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements. ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Increase/ Description 1999 1998 (Decrease) % (In Millions) Electric Operating Revenues: Residential $ 62.3 $ 74.9 ($ 12.6) (17) Commercial 55.2 62.8 (7.6) (12) Industrial 36.1 41.4 (5.3) (13) Governmental 5.7 6.5 (0.8) (12) ------------------------------ Total retail 159.3 185.6 (26.3) (14) Sales for resale Associated companies 21.9 17.2 4.7 27 Non-associated companies 4.6 4.2 0.4 10 Other (3.4) (2.0) (1.4) (70) ------------------------------ Total $ 182.4 $ 205.0 ($ 22.6) (11) ============================== Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWH): Residential 1,004 1,004 - - Commercial 889 836 53 6 Industrial 755 739 16 2 Governmental 82 76 6 8 ------------------------------ Total retail 2,730 2,655 75 3 Sales for resale Associated companies 977 540 437 81 Non-associated companies 112 65 47 72 ------------------------------ Total 3,819 3,260 559 17 ============================== ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Loss Net loss increased slightly for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to a decrease in gas operating revenues and an increase in other operation and maintenance expenses, partially offset by a decrease in operating expenses, other than other operation and maintenance. Revenues and Sales Electric operating revenues The changes in electric operating revenues for the first quarter of 1999 are as follows: First Quarter Description Increase/(Decrease) (In Millions) Base revenues $0.2 Fuel cost recovery (3.1) Sales volume/weather 2.3 Other revenue (including unbilled) (1.4) Sales for resale 1.6 ----- Total ($0.4) ===== Fuel cost recovery revenues Fuel cost recovery revenues do not affect net income because they are an increase to revenues that are offset by specific incurred fuel costs. Fuel cost recovery revenues decreased due to lower fuel prices. Sales volume/weather Sales volume increased due to increased sales to commercial and governmental customers. Sales for resale The increase in sales for resale resulted from an increase in electric sales to associated companies primarily due to changes in the generation requirements and availability among the domestic utility companies. Gas operating revenues Gas operating revenues decreased primarily due to lower gas sales volume as a result of warmer winter weather. Other factors contributing to reduced gas revenues were a $1.9 million annual base rate decrease, which became effective in January 1999, and a lower unit purchased price for gas purchased for resale. ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Expenses Fuel and purchased power expenses Fuel and purchased power expenses decreased primarily due to: o a reduction in the over-recovery of fuel and purchased power expense; o a decrease in gas purchased for resale due to decreased volume of gas purchased and unit price; and o a shift from over-recovery of gas purchased expenses in 1998 to under-recovery for the first quarter of 1999. These factors were partially offset by higher purchased power expense, due principally to an increase in the amount of power purchased from associated companies. Other operation and maintenance expenses Other operation and maintenance expenses increased for the first quarter of 1999 primarily due to increases in administrative and general salary expense and in environmental reserve provisions. Other regulatory credits The increase in other regulatory credits is primarily a result of the deferral of expenses related to Year 2000 compliance in 1999 and the amortization of least cost planning expenses in 1998. Other Income taxes The effective income tax rates for the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 were 27.5% and (7.4%), respectively. The income tax benefit generated from the net loss in the first quarter of 1998 was offset by the increased reversal of previously recorded AFUDC amounts included in depreciation.
ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. STATEMENTS OF LOSS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Revenues: Electric $80,042 $80,482 Natural gas 26,014 33,181 -------- -------- Total 106,056 113,663 -------- -------- Operating Expenses: Operation and maintenance: Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale 30,935 38,891 Purchased power 36,452 34,761 Other operation and maintenance 22,980 17,143 Depreciation and amortization 5,628 5,781 Taxes other than income taxes 7,618 9,488 Other regulatory credits (4,449) (2,393) Amortization of rate deferrals 6,143 8,101 -------- -------- Total 105,307 111,772 -------- -------- Operating Income 749 1,891 -------- -------- Other Income: Allowance for equity funds used during construction 206 99 Miscellaneous - net 413 765 -------- -------- Total 619 864 -------- -------- Interest Charges: Interest on long-term debt 3,319 3,430 Other interest - net 322 241 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (155) (76) -------- -------- Total 3,486 3,595 -------- -------- Loss Before Income Taxes (2,118) (840) Income Taxes (583) 62 -------- -------- Net Loss (1,535) (902) Preferred Dividend Requirements and Other 241 241 -------- -------- Earnings Applicable to Common Stock $ (1,776) $ (1,143) ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Activities: Net loss ($1,535) ($902) Noncash items included in net income: Amortization of rate deferrals 6,143 8,101 Other regulatory credits (4,449) (2,393) Depreciation and amortization 5,628 5,781 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 150 (3,696) Allowance for equity funds used during construction (206) (99) Changes in working capital: Receivables 5,882 4,216 Accounts payable (644) (4,327) Taxes accrued 568 1,879 Interest accrued (3,361) (2,675) Other working capital accounts (3,799) (3,196) Other regulatory assets (3,867) (2,111) Other 3,733 1,111 -------- -------- Net cash flow provided by operating activities 4,243 1,689 -------- -------- Investing Activities: Construction expenditures (8,997) (3,426) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 206 99 -------- -------- Net cash flow used in investing activities (8,791) (3,327) -------- -------- Financing Activities: Preferred stock dividends paid (482) (241) -------- -------- Net cash flow used in financing activities (482) (241) -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,030) (1,879) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 19,667 11,376 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $14,637 $9,497 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - net of amount capitalized $6,912 $6,720 Income taxes - net ($5,944) $2,323 See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 ASSETS (In Thousands) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $2,804 $3,769 Temporary cash investments - at cost, which approximates market: Associated companies 3,021 2,514 Other 8,812 13,384 -------- -------- Total cash and cash equivalents 14,637 19,667 Accounts receivable: Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.8 million in 1999 and 1998) 19,445 23,594 Associated companies 965 806 Other 5,330 3,835 Accrued unbilled revenues 12,867 16,254 Deferred electric fuel and resale gas costs 2,757 1,191 Materials and supplies - at average cost 8,703 8,845 Rate deferrals 28,281 28,430 Prepayments and other 12,545 10,158 -------- -------- Total 105,530 112,780 -------- -------- Other Property and Investments: Investment in subsidiary companies - at equity 3,259 3,259 -------- -------- Utility Plant: Electric 516,775 514,685 Natural gas 132,565 132,568 Construction work in progress 26,528 20,184 -------- -------- Total 675,868 667,437 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 376,037 371,558 -------- -------- Utility plant - net 299,831 295,879 -------- -------- Deferred Debits and Other Assets: Regulatory assets: Rate deferrals 29,768 35,762 Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 1,346 1,399 Other regulatory assets 25,425 21,558 Other 1,349 1,267 -------- -------- Total 57,888 59,986 -------- -------- TOTAL $466,508 $471,904 ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands) Current Liabilities: Accounts payable: Associated companies $15,882 $18,283 Other 12,765 11,008 Customer deposits 17,744 18,082 Taxes accrued 568 - Accumulated deferred income taxes 6,589 6,031 Interest accrued 1,558 4,919 Other 2,133 1,783 -------- -------- Total 57,239 60,106 -------- -------- Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Accumulated deferred income taxes 56,186 57,467 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 6,764 6,894 Accumulated provision for property insurance 10,010 11,106 Other 12,203 10,465 -------- -------- Total 85,163 85,932 -------- -------- Long-term debt 169,034 169,018 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock without sinking fund 19,780 19,780 Common Shareholder's Equity: Common stock, $4 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,435,900 shares 33,744 33,744 Additional paid-in capital 36,294 36,294 Retained earnings 65,254 67,030 -------- -------- Total 155,072 156,848 -------- -------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL $466,508 $471,904 ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements. ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Increase/ Description 1999 1998 (Decrease) % (In Millions) Electric Operating Revenues: Residential $ 24.5 $ 24.9 ($ 0.4) (2) Commercial 30.8 31.3 (0.5) (2) Industrial 5.3 5.9 (0.6) (10) Governmental 12.9 12.7 0.2 2 ----------------------------- Total retail 73.5 74.8 (1.3) (2) Sales for resale Associated companies 5.1 3.4 1.7 50 Non-associated companies 2.0 2.1 (0.1) (5) Other (1) (0.5) 0.2 (0.7) (350) ----------------------------- Total $ 80.1 $ 80.5 ($ 0.4) - ============================= Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWH): Residential 364 355 9 3 Commercial 490 459 31 7 Industrial 115 118 (3) (3) Governmental 235 219 16 7 ----------------------------- Total retail 1,204 1,151 53 5 Sales for resale Associated companies 233 123 110 89 Non-associated companies 47 38 9 24 ----------------------------- Total 1,484 1,312 172 13 ============================= (1) Includes the effect of the provision for rate refunds. SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Income Net income decreased for the first quarter of 1999 as compared to the same period in 1998 due to additional reserves recorded in the first quarter of 1999 for the potential refund of System Energy's proposed rate increase. Revenues Operating revenues recover operating expenses, depreciation, and capital costs attributable to Grand Gulf 1. Capital costs are computed by allowing a return on System Energy's common equity funds allocable to its net investment in Grand Gulf 1 and adding to such amount System Energy's effective interest cost for its debt. Operating revenues decreased for the first quarter of 1999 as compared to the same period in 1998 due to additional reserves recorded in the first quarter of 1999 for the potential refund of tariffs collected subject to refund in System Energy's rate case before FERC. System Energy's proposed rate increase is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in both this report and the Form 10-K. Expenses Fuel expenses Fuel expenses decreased as a result of unplanned outages at the Grand Gulf 1 nuclear plant in January and February 1999. Other regulatory charges The increase in other regulatory charges reflects the implementation of the Grand Gulf Accelerated Recovery Tariff at Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi. The tariff was designed to allow Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi to pay down a portion of their Grand Gulf purchased power obligation in advance of the implementation of retail access. It became effective on January 1, 1999 for Entergy Arkansas and on October 1, 1998 for Entergy Mississippi. The Grand Gulf Accelerated Recovery Tariff is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. Other Interest Charges Interest on long-term debt decreased for the first quarter of 1999 as a result of the redemption of a series of first mortgage bonds in April 1998 and a refinancing of pollution control revenue bonds in November 1998. Other interest increased for the first quarter of 1999 due to an adjustment to interest on the potential refund of System Energy's proposed rate increase. Income Taxes The effective income tax rates in the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 were 89.3% and 45.2%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate in 1999 is principally due to the reduced level of 1999 pre-tax income.
SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Revenues $140,617 $148,606 -------- -------- Operating Expenses: Operation and maintenance: Fuel and fuel-related expenses 8,636 10,847 Nuclear refueling outage expenses 3,505 4,599 Other operation and maintenance 18,446 21,281 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 33,596 33,158 Taxes other than income taxes 6,752 6,762 Other regulatory charges 15,845 - -------- -------- Total 86,780 76,647 -------- -------- Operating Income 53,837 71,959 -------- -------- Other Income: Allowance for equity funds used during construction 666 553 Miscellaneous - net 4,059 3,105 -------- -------- Total 4,725 3,658 -------- -------- Interest Charges: Interest on long-term debt 25,829 29,576 Other interest - net 26,751 1,653 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (551) (476) -------- -------- Total 52,029 30,753 -------- -------- Income Before Income Taxes 6,533 44,864 Income Taxes 5,833 20,277 -------- -------- Net Income $ 700 $24,587 ======== ======== See Notes to Financial Statements.
SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Operating Activities: Net income $ 700 $24,587 Noncash items included in net income: Other regulatory charges 15,845 - Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 33,596 33,158 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits (35,973) (11,325) Allowance for equity funds used during construction (666) (553) Changes in working capital: Receivables (1,842) (717) Accounts payable (6,034) (1,137) Taxes accrued 16,523 13,431 Interest accrued (14,211) (11,348) Other working capital accounts (1,420) 1,223 Decommissioning trust contributions and realized change in trust assets (5,602) (5,748) FERC Settlement - refund obligation (1,388) (1,226) Provision for estimated losses and reserves 60,298 19,291 Other 16,957 10,991 -------- -------- Net cash flow provided by operating activities 76,783 70,627 -------- -------- Investing Activities: Construction expenditures (5,593) (10,166) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 666 553 Nuclear fuel purchases - (608) Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel - 608 -------- -------- Net cash flow used in investing activities (4,927) (9,613) -------- -------- Financing Activities: Retirement of other long term debt (15,820) (7,861) Common stock dividends paid - (23,100) -------- -------- Net cash flow used in financing activities (15,820) (30,961) -------- -------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 56,036 30,053 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 281,299 206,410 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $337,335 $236,463 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - net of amount capitalized $39,413 $40,542 Income taxes $10,544 $3,600 Noncash investing and financing activities: Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of decommissioning trust assets ($622) $1,274 See Notes to Financial Statements.
SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 ASSETS (In Thousands) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $105 $120 Temporary cash investments - at cost, which approximates market: Associated companies 86,102 44,458 Other 251,128 236,721 ---------- ---------- Total cash and cash equivalents 337,335 281,299 Accounts receivable: Associated companies 82,634 80,713 Other 4,352 4,431 Materials and supplies - at average cost 62,628 62,203 Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 9,637 12,853 Prepayments and other 6,886 2,592 ---------- ---------- Total 503,472 444,091 ---------- ---------- Other Property and Investments: Decommissioning trust fund 118,262 113,282 ---------- ---------- Utility Plant: Electric 3,030,503 3,030,764 Electric plant under leases 440,970 440,970 Construction work in progress 62,930 57,076 Nuclear fuel under capital lease 58,328 64,621 ---------- ---------- Total 3,592,731 3,593,431 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,227,278 1,198,266 ---------- ---------- Utility plant - net 2,365,453 2,395,165 ---------- ---------- Deferred Debits and Other Assets: Regulatory assets: SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 216,345 221,996 Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 55,419 57,150 Other regulatory assets 188,613 188,256 Other 12,185 11,265 ---------- ---------- Total 472,562 478,667 ---------- ---------- TOTAL $3,459,749 $3,431,205 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY (In Thousands) Current Liabilities: Currently maturing long-term debt $162,947 $175,820 Accounts payable: Associated companies 25,846 25,975 Other 13,515 19,420 Taxes accrued 93,329 76,806 Interest accrued 27,811 42,022 Obligations under capital leases 41,835 41,835 Other 1,625 1,542 ---------- ---------- Total 366,908 383,420 ---------- ---------- Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Accumulated deferred income taxes 477,571 511,749 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 95,826 96,695 Obligations under capital leases 16,493 22,786 FERC Settlement - refund obligation 41,771 43,159 Decommissioning 112,967 107,365 Other 306,470 222,092 ---------- ---------- Total 1,051,098 1,003,846 ---------- ---------- Long-term debt 1,156,934 1,159,830 Common Shareholder's Equity: Common stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 789,350 shares 789,350 789,350 Retained earnings 95,459 94,759 ---------- ---------- Total 884,809 884,109 ---------- ---------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL $3,459,749 $3,431,205 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) NOTE 1. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Cajun - Coal Contracts (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Gulf States) See "Cajun - Coal Contracts" in Note 9 of the Form 10-K for information relating to the declaratory judgment actions filed by Entergy Gulf States in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in which the Cajun bankruptcy case is pending. All proceedings in the bankruptcy case, including appeals of the bankruptcy judge's rulings, have been stayed pending settlement discussions among the parties to the bankruptcy case regarding a plan of reorganization. Capital Requirements and Financing (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy) See Note 9 in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy's estimated construction expenditures (excluding nuclear fuel) for the years 1999, 2000, and 2001 and long-term debt and preferred stock maturities and cash sinking fund requirements for the period 1999-2001. Sales Warranties and Indemnities (Entergy Corporation) See Note 9 in the Form 10-K for information on certain warranties made by Entergy or its subsidiaries in the Entergy London and CitiPower sales transactions. Nuclear Insurance, Spent Nuclear Fuel, and Decommissioning Costs (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy) See Note 9 in the Form 10-K for information on nuclear liability, property and replacement power insurance, related NRC regulations, the disposal of spent nuclear fuel, other high-level radioactive waste, and decommissioning costs associated with ANO 1, ANO 2, River Bend, Waterford 3, and Grand Gulf 1. ANO Matters (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Arkansas) See Note 9 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on cracks in a number of steam generator tubes at ANO 2 that were discovered and repaired during an outage in March 1992, and the replacement of the steam generators scheduled in 2000. Further repairs were conducted at subsequent refueling and mid-cycle outages, including the most recent outage in February 1999. Environmental Issues (Entergy Gulf States) Entergy Gulf States has been designated as a potentially responsible party (PRP) for the cleanup of certain hazardous waste disposal sites. Entergy Gulf States is currently negotiating with the EPA and state authorities regarding the clean up of certain of these sites. As of March 31, 1999, a remaining recorded liability of approximately $20 million existed relating to the clean up of the remaining sites at which Entergy Gulf States has been designated a PRP. See "Environmental Regulation" in Item 1 of Part I of the Form 10-K for additional discussion of Entergy Gulf States environmental clean-up activity and related litigation. (Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans) During 1993, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) issued new rules for solid waste regulation, including regulation of wastewater impoundments. Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans have determined that certain of their power plant wastewater impoundments were affected by these regulations and chose to upgrade or close them. Cumulative expenditures relating to the upgrades and closures of wastewater impoundments were $7.1 million as of March 31, 1999. At March 31, 1999, a remaining recorded liability in the amount of $5.4 million and $0.5 million existed for wastewater upgrades and closures for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans, respectively. Completion of this work is pending LDEQ approval. Waterford 3 Lease Obligations (Entergy Louisiana) On September 28, 1989, Entergy Louisiana entered into three transactions for the sale and leaseback of undivided interests (aggregating approximately 9.3%) in Waterford 3, which were refinanced in 1997. Entergy Louisiana may be obligated to pay amounts sufficient to permit the Owner Participants to withdraw from these lease transactions. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana may be required to assume the outstanding bonds issued by the Owner Trustee under these leases to finance, in part, its acquisition of the undivided interests in Waterford 3. See Note 10 to the Form 10-K for further information. Employment Litigation (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans) Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans are defendants in numerous lawsuits filed by former employees asserting that they were wrongfully terminated and/or discriminated against due to age, race, and/or sex. Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans are vigorously defending these suits and deny any liability to the plaintiffs. However, no assurance can be given as to the outcome of these cases. Reimbursement Agreement (System Energy) Under a bank letter of credit and reimbursement agreement, System Energy has agreed to a number of covenants relating to the maintenance of certain capitalization and fixed charge coverage ratios. System Energy agreed, during the term of the agreement, to maintain its equity at not less than 33% of its adjusted capitalization (defined in the agreement to include certain amounts not included in capitalization for financial statement purposes). In addition, System Energy must maintain, with respect to each fiscal quarter during the term of the agreement, a ratio of adjusted net income to interest expense (calculated, in each case, as specified in the agreement) of at least 1.60 times earnings. System Energy was in compliance with the above covenants at March 31, 1999. See Note 9 to the Form 10-K for further information. Litigation (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans) In addition to those discussed above, Entergy and the domestic utility companies are involved in a number of legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of their business. While management is unable to predict the outcome of such litigation, it is not expected that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition of these entities. NOTE 2. RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS Retail Rate Proceedings Filings with the APSC (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Arkansas) Entergy Arkansas' rate schedules include an Energy Cost Recovery Rider to recover the costs of fuel and purchased energy costs. The rider utilizes projected energy costs for the twelve-month period commencing on April 1 of each year to develop an energy cost rate, which is redetermined annually and includes a true-up adjustment reflecting the over-recovery or under-recovery of the energy cost for the prior calendar year. In March 1999, Entergy Arkansas filed its annually redetermined energy cost rate with the APSC in accordance with the Energy Cost Recovery Rider formula and special circumstance agreement. The filing reflected that an increase was warranted to offset an under- recovery of the energy costs for 1998. The increased energy cost rate is effective April 1999 through March 2000. Filings with the PUCT (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Gulf States) Previous developments and information related to Entergy Gulf States' retail rate proceedings are presented in Note 2 to the Form 10-K. In February 1999, Entergy Gulf States entered into a settlement agreement that is opposed by only one of the parties to Entergy Gulf States' pending Texas rate proceeding. If approved, the settlement agreement would resolve the pending appeal of Entergy Gulf States' 1996 rate proceedings as well as its 1998 rate proceedings and all pending appeals in other matters, except for the appeal in the River Bend cost recovery proceeding. The settlement agreement provides for the following: o an annual $4.2 million base rate reduction, effective March 1, 1999, which is in addition to the annual $69 million base rate reduction (net of River Bend accounting order deferrals) in the PUCT's second order on rehearing in October 1998; o a reduced fixed fuel factor, effective March 1, 1999; o a methodology for semi-annual revisions of the fixed fuel factor based on the market price of natural gas; o a base rate freeze through June 1, 2000; o remaining River Bend accounting order deferrals as of January 1, 1999, are to be amortized over three years on a straight-line basis, provided that such accounting order deferrals shall not be recognized in any subsequent base rate case or stranded cost calculation; o the dismissal of all pending appeals relating to Entergy Gulf States' proceedings with the PUCT, except the River Bend appeal discussed below; and o the potential recovery in the River Bend appeal is limited to $115 million net plant in service as of January 1, 2002, less depreciation over the remaining life of the plant beginning January 1, 2002 through the date the plant costs are included in rate base, provided that any such recovery shall not be used to increase rates above the level agreed to in the settlement agreement. In February 1999, the PUCT approved the implementation of new rates consistent with the terms of the settlement agreement on an interim basis, pending final approval of the settlement agreement. The new rates were made effective on March 1, 1999. The PUCT held a hearing on the settlement agreement in April 1999, and a final decision is expected some time thereafter. Management cannot predict the likelihood that the PUCT will approve the settlement agreement. In December 1998, the PUCT issued an order approving the implementation of a revised fixed fuel factor and fuel and purchased power surcharge that would result in increased revenues of $42.4 million annually and recovery of $112.1 million of under-recovered fuel costs, inclusive of interest, over a 24-month period. These increases were implemented in the first billing cycle in February 1999. In March 1999, North Star Steel Texas, Inc. and certain Cities served by Entergy Gulf States appealed the PUCT's order to the State District Court in Travis County, Texas. Entergy Gulf States cannot predict the outcome of such appeals, although the Cities have agreed to dismiss their appeal upon approval of the settlement agreement in Entergy Gulf States' pending base rate proceeding. As discussed above, Entergy Gulf States has entered into a settlement agreement in its pending base rate proceeding under which the fixed fuel factor was to be reduced effective March 1, 1999 and will be adjusted thereafter on a semi-annual basis. This fuel factor reduction was approved by the PUCT on an interim basis in February 1999. All amounts at issue in this proceeding will be the subject of a future fuel reconciliation proceeding before the PUCT, at which time the PUCT will consider the reasonableness of Entergy Gulf States' fuel and purchased power expenses extending back to July 1, 1996. Management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the fuel reconciliation proceeding. Filings with the LPSC (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Gulf States and Entergy Louisiana) In March 1999, the LPSC deferred making a decision on whether electric industry restructuring is in the public interest. Anticipating that retail competition will be in the public interest at some future date, the LPSC approved the development of a Louisiana specific plan for possible implementation at a future date. The LPSC staff, outside consultants, and counsel were directed to work together to analyze and resolve outstanding issues and recommend a plan for the implementation of retail competition for consideration by the LPSC on or before January 1, 2001. Once the Louisiana specific plan is presented to the LPSC and, if it is determined that retail competition is in the public interest, the LPSC staff, outside consultants, counsel, and industry members will work together to refine the submitted plan in order that it can be implemented at a future date. In April 1999, Entergy Louisiana submitted its fourth annual performance-based formula rate plan filing for the 1998 test year. The filing indicated that Entergy Louisiana would implement a $20.7 million base rate reduction effective August 1999. No procedural schedule has been established by the LPSC. Also in April 1999, the Louisiana Supreme Court rendered a decision in the second post-Merger earnings review of Entergy Gulf States. Previous developments and information related to Entergy Gulf States' post-Merger earnings reviews are presented in Note 2 to the financial statements to the Form 10-K. In this most recent decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court decided in favor of Entergy Gulf States on two of the issues raised in its appeal, one of which will reduce the refund that Entergy Gulf States will be required to make from $9.6 million to $6.0 million. The case has been remanded to the LPSC, and management is continuing to evaluate the implications of this decision. Filings with the MPSC (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Mississippi) In March 1999, Entergy Mississippi submitted its annual performance-based formula rate plan filing for the 1998 test year. In April 1999, the MPSC issued an order approving a prospective rate reduction of $13.3 million. This rate reduction went into effect May 1, 1999. Filings with the Council (Entergy Corporation and Entergy New Orleans) In April 1999, Entergy New Orleans filed, in compliance with directives of the Council, a plan that would allow for gas retail open access in New Orleans. The plan outlines the conditions under which Entergy New Orleans could support retail open access should the Council find it in the public interest. It is anticipated that a hearing process on the public interest issue will be completed by December 1999. Proposed Rate Increase (System Energy) As reported in the Form 10-K, System Energy filed an application with FERC in 1995 requesting a rate increase of $65.5 million. The rate increase was put into effect, subject to refund, in December 1995. After holding hearings in 1996, a FERC ALJ found that portions of System Energy's request should be rejected, including a proposed increase in return on common equity from 11% to 13% and a requested change in decommissioning cost methodology. The ALJ recommended a decrease in the return on common equity from 11% to 10.86%. Other portions of System Energy's request for a rate increase were approved by the ALJ. All of the ALJ's findings are advisory, and may be accepted, modified or rejected by FERC in a final order. No such order has been forthcoming. If the FERC were to approve the ALJ's findings, System Energy would be required to make a refund of money collected under its proposed tariff in the amount of $194.6 million as of March 31, 1999, together with interest in the amount of $25.3 million. As of March 31, 1999, System Energy has provided reserves for such refund and interest thereon in the aggregate amount of $219.9 million, which would be required if the ALJ's findings were adopted by FERC. It is not certain when the FERC may issue a final order in this rate proceeding or whether FERC will accept, modify or reject the ALJ's findings. Therefore, although management believes that the reserves discussed above are adequate to reflect the probable outcome of this proceeding, additional reserves or write-offs could be required in the future. NOTE 3. COMMON STOCK (Entergy Corporation) During the first quarter 1999, Entergy Corporation repurchased 413,600 shares of common stock in the open market. It expects that these shares will be awarded under its Equity Ownership Plan. Entergy Corporation issued 460,369 shares of its previously repurchased common stock to satisfy stock options exercised and employee stock purchases. In addition, Entergy Corporation received proceeds of $1.9 million from the issuance of 65,990 shares of common stock under its dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan. NOTE 4. LONG-TERM DEBT (System Energy Resources) On April 1, 1999, System Energy Resources redeemed, at maturity, $60 million of 7.625% First Mortgage Bonds with internally generated funds. (Entergy Mississippi) On May 4, 1999, Entergy Mississippi issued $75 million of 6.20% Series General and Refunding Mortgage Bonds due 2004 and $50 million of Floating Rate Series General and Refunding Mortgage Bonds due 2004. The proceeds, together with internally generated funds, will be used in June 1999 to redeem $125 million of 8.65% General and Refunding Mortgage Bonds due 2023. (Entergy Arkansas) On April 14, 1999, Entergy Arkansas redeemed, prior to maturity, $25 million of 7.9% Series First Mortgage Bonds due 2002 and $13.3 million of 8.7% Series First Mortgage Bonds due 2022. These bonds were redeemed with internally generated funds. (Entergy Louisiana) On April 29, 1999, Entergy Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, $122.6 million of 7.74% Series First Mortgage Bonds due 2002. Proceeds from the issuance on March 30, 1999 of $75 million of 5.80% Series First Mortgage Bonds due 2002 and internally generated funds were used for this redemption. NOTE 5. RETAINED EARNINGS (Entergy Corporation) On January 29, 1999, Entergy Corporation's Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $.30 per share, payable on March 1, 1999, to holders of record on February 10, 1999. On April 14, 1999, Entergy Corporation's Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $.30 per share, payable on June 1, 1999, to holders of record on May 12, 1999. NOTE 6. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Entergy Corporation) See Note 14 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding Entergy's adoption of SFAS 131 and its operating segments. Entergy's segment financial information for the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 is as follows (in thousands):
Domestic Utility Power and System Marketing Entergy Energy and Trading* London* CitiPower* All Other* Eliminations Consolidated 1999 Operating Revenues $1,286,703 $344,438 $ - $ - $12,096 ($3,315) $1,639,922 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating Expenses: Fuel & gas purch. for resale 344,597 58,376 - - - - 402,973 Purchased power 81,348 294,313 - - - (1,862) 373,799 Nuclear refueling outages 19,685 - - - - - 19,685 Other operation & maint. 318,026 14,009 - - 37,762 (2,165) 367,632 Deprec, amort. & decomm. 192,158 1,123 - - 3,761 - 197,042 Taxes other than income 82,296 184 - - 588 - 83,068 Other regulatory credits (16,125) - - - - - (16,125) Amort. of rate deferrals 8,413 - - - - - 8,413 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total oper. expenses 1,030,398 368,005 - - 42,111 (4,027) 1,436,487 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating Income 256,305 (23,567) - - (30,015) 712 203,435 Other Income (Deductions) 11,113 1,267 - - 34,445 (879) 45,946 Interest Charges 125,248 (64) - - 6,285 (167) 131,302 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income Before Income Taxes 142,170 (22,236) - - (1,855) - 118,079 Income Taxes 59,594 (8,223) - - (6,198) - 45,173 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net Income (Loss) $82,576 ($14,013) $ - $ - $4,343 $ - $72,906 ========================================================================================== 1998 Operating Revenues $1,381,046 $268,416 $550,790 $71,730 $45,332 ($4,222) $2,313,092 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating Expenses: Fuel & gas purch. for resale 340,261 8,702 - - - - 348,963 Purchased power 137,349 251,246 366,896 26,387 - (3,204) 778,674 Nuclear refueling outages 22,674 - - - - - 22,674 Other operation & maint. 317,650 7,075 94,186 9,150 57,090 (1,463) 483,688 Deprec, amort. & decomm. 193,889 1,250 33,745 7,411 16,163 - 252,458 Taxes other than income 87,098 205 - 7,780 711 - 95,794 Other regulatory credits (34,766) - - - - - (34,766) Amort. of rate deferrals 80,100 - - - - - 80,100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total oper. expenses 1,144,255 268,478 494,827 50,728 73,964 (4,667) 2,027,585 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating Income 236,791 (62) 55,963 21,002 (28,632) 445 285,507 Other Income (Deductions) 18,037 2,144 8,739 9 5,639 (646) 33,922 Interest Charges 139,037 - 47,574 14,581 9,985 (201) 210,976 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income Before Income Taxes 115,791 2,082 17,128 6,430 (32,978) - 108,453 Income Taxes 51,788 855 5,251 575 (10,070) - 48,399 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net Income (Loss) $64,003 $1,227 $11,877 $5,855 ($22,908) $ - $60,054 ========================================================================================== Businesses marked with * are referred to as the "competitive businesses," with the exception of the parent company, Entergy Corporation, which is also included in the "All Other" column. Reconciling items are principally intersegment activity. NOTE 7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Gulf States) In April 1999, during a scheduled refueling outage at River Bend, a higher than expected amount of degradation was found on some nuclear fuel assemblies. The outage will therefore be extended by an estimated six to eight weeks to allow for the design and manufacture of more fuel assemblies than was originally planned. The financial impact of the degradation and the extension of the outage are currently being assessed. __________________________________ In the opinion of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals and reclassifying previously reported amounts to conform to current classifications) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. However, the business of the domestic utility companies and System Energy is subject to seasonal fluctuations with the peak periods occurring during the third quarter. The results for the interim periods presented should not be used as a basis for estimating results of operations for a full year. ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings See "PART I, Item 1, Other Regulation and Litigation" in the Form 10- K for a discussion of legal proceedings affecting Entergy. Set forth below are updates to the information contained in the Form 10-K. Cajun - Coal Contracts (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Gulf States) See "Cajun - Coal Contracts" in Note 9 of the Form 10-K for information relating to the declaratory judgment actions filed by Entergy Gulf States and the counterclaims filed by the defendants. See "Cajun - Coal Contracts" in Note 1 herein for developments that have occurred since the filing of the Form 10-K. Catalyst Technologies, Inc. (Entergy Corporation) See "Catalyst Technologies, Inc." in Item 1 of Part I of the Form 10- K for information relating to the lawsuit filed by Catalyst Technologies, Inc. This proceeding was dismissed in March 1999 in accordance with the settlement agreement discussed in the Form 10-K. Ratepayer Lawsuits (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans) See "Ratepayer Lawsuits" in Item 1 of Part I of the Form 10-K for a discussion of the lawsuits filed by ratepayers in Louisiana state courts in Orleans and East Baton Rouge Parishes, and with the LPSC. In April 1999, a group of ratepayers filed a complaint against Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Corporation, Entergy Services, and Entergy Power in state court in Orleans Parish purportedly on behalf of all Entergy New Orleans ratepayers. The plaintiffs allege that the fuel costs passed by Entergy New Orleans to customers through its fuel adjustment clause were improper. The plaintiffs seek, among other things, a refund of the amounts allegedly charged in excess of the proper fuel adjustment. Entergy New Orleans plans to defend itself vigorously in the lawsuit. Fiber Optic Cable Litigation (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Gulf States) See "Fiber Optic Cable Litigation" in Item 1 of Part 1 of the Form 10-K for information relating to the lawsuit filed by a group of property owners against Entergy Corporation, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Services, and ETHC in state court in Jefferson County, Texas purportedly on behalf of all property owners throughout the Entergy service area who have conveyed easements to the defendants. The defendants have dismissed the petition in state court, and the plaintiffs have commenced an identical lawsuit in the United States District Court in Beaumont, Texas. Entergy is vigorously defending itself in the lawsuit, and believes that any damages suffered by the plaintiff landowners are negligible and that there is no basis for the claim seeking a share of profits. Franchise Service Area Litigation (Entergy Gulf States) See "Franchise Service Area Litigation" in Item 1 of Part 1 of the Form 10-K for information relating to the request filed by Beaumont Power and Light Company (BP&L) with the PUCT to obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity for those portions of Jefferson County outside the boundaries of any municipality for which Entergy Gulf States provides retail electric service. In March 1999 in a similar proceeding involving Corpus Christi Power & Light Company (CCP&L), the ALJ issued an interim order finding that CCP&L has not demonstrated that it is a public utility. The ALJ also recommended that the case be abated until October 1999 to allow CCP&L to file additional testimony regarding its application. The PUCT's General Counsel and CCP&L have filed appeals of the interim order, and the appeal was heard by the PUCT in late April 1999. Litigation Environment (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy) The four states in which Entergy and the domestic utility companies operate, in particular Louisiana and Texas, have proven to be unusually litigious environments. Judges and juries in Louisiana and Texas have demonstrated a willingness to grant large verdicts, including punitive damages, to plaintiffs in personal injury, property damage, and business tort cases. Entergy uses all means appropriate to contest litigation threatened or filed against it, but the litigation environment in the states referred to poses a significant business risk. Environmental Matters (Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans) Entergy New Orleans is currently involved in the stabilization and abatement of asbestos containing material at the A. B. Paterson Generating Plant, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Entergy has notified the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality of its intent to repair and remove insulation and machinery gaskets. On-site abatement of gaskets and insulating material is scheduled to be completed during the third quarter of 1999. The cost incurred through March 31, 1999 is approximately $0.6 million, and future costs are not expected to exceed the existing provision of approximately $1.3 million. During 1993, the LDEQ issued new rules for solid waste regulation, including regulation of wastewater impoundments. Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans have determined that certain of their power plant wastewater impoundments were affected by these regulations and have chosen to upgrade or close them. As a result, a remaining recorded liability in the amount of $5.4 million for Entergy Louisiana and $500,000 for Entergy New Orleans existed at March 31, 1999 for wastewater upgrades and closures. Completion of this work is awaiting the LDEQ's approval. Ice Storm Litigation (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Gulf States) In January 1997, a group of Entergy Gulf States customers in Texas filed a lawsuit against Entergy Corporation, Entergy Gulf States, and other Entergy subsidiaries in state court in Jefferson County, Texas purportedly on behalf of all Entergy Gulf States customers in Texas who sustained outages in a January 1997 ice storm. The lawsuit alleges that Entergy failed to properly maintain its electrical distribution system and respond to the ice storm. The district court certified the class in April 1999. Entergy will appeal the class certification, and is vigorously defending itself in the lawsuit. Entergy believes that the lawsuit is without merit. A similar lawsuit was filed in Louisiana in 1997, in which class certification was denied. Item 5. Other Information Earnings Ratios (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy) The domestic utility companies and System Energy have calculated ratios of earnings to fixed charges and ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends pursuant to Item 503 of Regulation S-K of the SEC as follows: Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges Twelve Months Ended December 31, March 31, 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Entergy Arkansas 2.32 2.56 2.93 2.54 2.63 2.69 Entergy Gulf States (b)- 1.86 1.47 1.42 1.40 1.40 Entergy Louisiana 2.91 3.18 3.16 2.74 3.18 3.31 Entergy Mississippi 2.12 2.92 3.40 2.98 3.04 3.01 Entergy New Orleans 1.91 3.93 3.51 2.70 2.59 2.51 System Energy 1.23 2.07 2.21 2.31 2.52 2.02 Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends Twelve Months Ended December 31, March 31, 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Entergy Arkansas 1.97 2.12 2.44 2.24 2.28 2.36 Entergy Gulf States (a) (b)- 1.54 1.19 1.23 1.20 1.20 Entergy Louisiana 2.43 2.60 2.64 2.36 2.75 2.88 Entergy Mississippi 1.81 2.51 2.95 2.69 2.73 2.69 Entergy New Orleans 1.73 3.56 3.22 2.44 2.36 2.27 (a) "Preferred Dividends" in the case of Entergy Gulf States also include dividends on preference stock. (b) Earnings for the year ended December 31, 1994, for Entergy Gulf States were not adequate to cover fixed charges and combined fixed charges and preferred dividends by $144.8 million and $197.1 million, respectively. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits* ** 4(a) - Fifty-third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1999, to Entergy Louisiana's Mortgage and Deed of Trust, dated as of April 1, 1944 (filed as Exhibit A-2(b) to Rule 24 Certificate dated April 9, 1999 in File No. 70- 9141). 4(b) Fifty-eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 15, 1999, to Entergy Gulf States' Modifying and Amending Indenture of Mortgage, dated September 1, 1926. 27(a) - Financial Data Schedule for Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 1999. 27(b) - Financial Data Schedule for Entergy Arkansas as of March 31, 1999. 27(c) - Financial Data Schedule for Entergy Gulf States as of March 31, 1999. 27(d) - Financial Data Schedule for Entergy Louisiana as of March 31, 1999. 27(e) - Financial Data Schedule for Entergy Mississippi as of March 31, 1999. 27(f) - Financial Data Schedule for Entergy New Orleans as of March 31, 1999. 27(g) - Financial Data Schedule for System Energy as of March 31, 1999. 99(a) - Entergy Arkansas' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined. 99(b) - Entergy Gulf States' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined. 99(c) - Entergy Louisiana's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined. 99(d) - Entergy Mississippi's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined. 99(e) - Entergy New Orleans' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined. 99(f) - System Energy's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges, as defined. ** 99(h) - Annual Reports on Form 10-K of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, portions of which are incorporated herein by reference as described elsewhere in this document (filed with the SEC in File Nos. 1-11299, 1-10764, 1-2703, 1-8474, 0-320, 0- 5807, and 1-9067, respectively). ___________________________ Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, Entergy Corporation agrees to furnish to the Commission upon request any instrument with respect to long-term debt that is not registered or listed herein as an Exhibit because the total amount of securities authorized under such agreement does not exceed ten percent of Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. * Reference is made to a duplicate list of exhibits being filed as a part of this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, which list, prepared in accordance with Item 102 of Regulation S-T of the SEC, immediately precedes the exhibits being filed with this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. ** Incorporated herein by reference as indicated. (b) Reports on Form 8-K Entergy Corporation and Entergy Gulf States A Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 30, 1998, was filed with the SEC on January 7, 1999, reporting information under Item 5. "Other Events". SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature for each undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company or its subsidiaries. ENTERGY CORPORATION ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. /s/ Nathan E. Langston Nathan E. Langston Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (For each Registrant and for each as Principal Accounting Officer) Date: May 13, 1999
EX-4 2 Exhibit 4(b) ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. (Formerly Gulf States Utilities Company) 350 Pine Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 TO THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK (Formerly known as Chemical Bank) as Trustee 450 West 33rd Street New York, New York 10001 __________________ Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of March 15, 1999 __________________ Modifying and Amending Indenture of Mortgage dated September 1, 1926 __________________ THIS INSTRUMENT GRANTS A SECURITY INTEREST BY A UTILITY THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINS AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY PROVISIONS THIS FIFTY-EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of the 15th day of March, 1999, by and between Entergy Gulf States, Inc. formerly Gulf States Utilities Company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas (hereinafter sometimes called the Company), party of the first part, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, formerly known as Chemical Bank, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and having an office in the Borough of Manhattan, City and State of New York, as successor Trustee under the Indenture of Mortgage and indentures supplemental thereto hereinafter mentioned (hereinafter sometimes called the Trustee), party of the second part; W I T N E S S E T H: That WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered its Indenture of Mortgage, dated September 1, 1926 (hereinafter sometimes called the Original Indenture), to The Chase National Bank of the City of New York, as trustee, in and by which, the Company conveyed and mortgaged to The Chase National Bank of the City of New York, as trustee, certain property, therein described, to secure the payment of its bonds issued and to be issued under said Original Indenture in one or more series, as therein provided; and WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to The Chase National Bank of the City of New York, as trustee, the First through the Fourth Supplemental Indentures, all supplemental to said Original Indenture; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 1939, The Chase National Bank of the City of New York, resigned as trustee under said Original Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto as aforesaid, pursuant to Section 4 of Article XIV of said Original Indenture, and by an Indenture dated March 21, 1939 said resignation was accepted and Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company was duly appointed the successor trustee under said Original Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto, said resignation and appointment both being effective as of said date, and Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company did by said Indenture dated March 21, 1939, accept the trust under said Original Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto; and WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company, as successor trustee, the Fifth through the Tenth Supplemental Indentures, supplementing and modifying said Original Indenture; and WHEREAS, the name of Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company, successor trustee, as aforesaid, was changed effective June 30, 1951 to "The Hanover Bank"; and WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to The Hanover Bank, as successor trustee, the Eleventh through the Twentieth Supplemental Indentures, supplementing and modifying said Original Indenture; and WHEREAS, on September 8, 1961, pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, the Hanover Bank, successor trustee, as aforesaid, was duly merged into Manufacturers Trust Company, a New York corporation, under the name "Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company," and said Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company thereupon became the duly constituted successor trustee under the Original Indenture, as supplemented and modified as aforesaid; and WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, as successor trustee, the Twenty-first through the Fifty-fourth Supplemental Indentures, supplementing and modifying said Original Indenture; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 1992, pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, successor trustee, as aforesaid, was duly merged into Chemical Bank, a New York corporation, under the name "Chemical Bank," and Chemical Bank thereupon became the duly constituted successor trustee under the Original Indenture, as supplemented and modified as aforesaid; and WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to Chemical Bank, as successor trustee, the Fifty-fifth through the Fifty-seventh Supplemental Indentures, supplementing and modifying said Original Indenture; and WHEREAS, the name of the Chemical Bank, successor trustee, as aforesaid, was changed effective July 14, 1996 to The Chase Manhattan Bank; and WHEREAS, under the Original Indenture, as supplemented and modified as aforesaid (the Original Indenture as so supplemented and modified being hereinafter sometimes called "the Indenture"), with the consent of the holders of not less than 75% in principal amount of the Bonds at the time outstanding or their attorneys in fact duly authorized, including the consent of the holders of not less than 60% in principal amount of the Bonds at the time outstanding of each series, the Company, when authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors, and the Trustee may enter into an indenture supplemental thereto for the purpose of changing the provisions of the Indenture; and WHEREAS, the Company has obtained the consents of the holders of the necessary percentages of the Bonds outstanding under the Indenture to, so modify and amend the same in the manner effected by this Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture; and WHEREAS, all acts and proceedings required by law and by the Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and Bylaws of the Company necessary to constitute the Indenture a valid and binding mortgage for the security of all the Bonds of the Company issued or to be issued under the Indenture, in accordance with its and their terms, have been done and taken; and the execution and delivery of this Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture has been in all respects duly authorized; NOW, THEREFORE, THIS FIFTY-EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE WITNESSETH: That, among other things, in order to eliminate the maintenance and replacement fund requirements and the term "minimum provision for depreciation", and for and in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants herein contained, and of the sum of $1 duly paid to the Company by the Trustee, at or before the execution and delivery hereof, and for other valuable considerations, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree to modify and amend the Indenture, as heretofore modified and amended, and the Indenture, as heretofore modified and amended, is hereby further modified and amended as follows: A. Section 4.04 of the Indenture relating to the maintenance and replacement fund and all of the obligations and requirements thereof and each and all other references, obligations and requirements in the Indenture with respect to such fund, including but not limited to the inclusion of the failure to discharge or satisfy obligations to such fund as a default in Section 12.01 of the Indenture, are eliminated and of no further force or effect, provided that no cash, Bonds, refundable indebtedness, debt retirements or property additions theretofore applied as credits under Section 4.04 may be made the basis for further action or credit under the Indenture and any cash in such fund shall constitute trust moneys subject to the provisions of Article Eight and any unmatured Bonds and refundable indebtedness in such fund shall be delivered to the Company; and B. Section 1.06E of the Indenture defining "minimum provision for depreciation" and each and all other references, obligations, and requirements in the Indenture with respect thereto are eliminated and of no further force and effect. This Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture is executed and shall be construed as an indenture supplemental to the Original Indenture as supplemented and modified. As heretofore supplemented and modified, and as supplemented and modified hereby, the Original Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed, and the Original Indenture, as heretofore supplemented and modified, and this Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture shall be read, taken and construed as one and the same instrument. The recitals in this Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture are made by the Company only and not by the Trustee and the Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture; and all of the provisions contained in the Original Indenture as supplemented and modified, in respect to the rights, privileges, immunities, powers and duties of the Trustee shall be applicable in respect hereof as fully and with like effect as if set forth herein in full. This Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction which govern the Indenture and its construction. Although this Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture is dated for convenience and for the purpose of reference as of March 15, 1999, the actual date or dates of execution by the Company and by the Trustee are as indicated by their respective acknowledgments; hereto annexed. In order to facilitate the recording or filing of this Fifty- Eighth Supplemental Indenture, the same may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts and each shall be deemed to be an original and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder" and other words of similar import refer to this Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture. All other terms used in this Supplemental Indenture shall be taken to have the same meaning as in the Original Indenture and indentures supplemental thereto, except in cases where the context clearly indicates otherwise. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. (formerly Gulf States Utilities Company) has caused these presents to be executed in its name and behalf by its Chairman of the Board of Directors, its President or a Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed or a facsimile thereof printed hereon and attested by its Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, and THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, in token of its acceptance hereof has likewise caused these presents to be executed in its name and behalf by its President or a Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by a Trust Officer, each in the presence of the respective undersigned Notaries Public, and of the respective undersigned competent witnesses as of the day and year first above written. ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. (Corporate seal) By: /s/ Steven C. McNeal Attest: Vice President and Treasurer /s/ Cnristopher T. Screen Before me: /s/ Denise C. Redmann Assistant Secretary Denise C. Redmann Notary Public for the Parish of Orleans, Signed, sealed and delivered State of Louisiana in the presence of: Commission for life /s/ Kristin Quinn Kristin Quinn /s/ Tammy Franz Tammy Franz THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK (seal) By: /s/ William B. Dodge Vice President Attest: /s/ William G. Keenan Before me: /s/ Emily Fayan Trust Officer Emily Fayan Notary Public, State of New York No. 24-4737006 Signed, sealed and delivered Qualified in Kings County in the presence of: Certificate Filed in New York County Commission Expires December 31, 1999 /s/ Anderson Agard Anderson Agard /s/ Donna Fitzsimmons Donna Fitzsimmons ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. United States of America, STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH of ORLEANS I, the undersigned, a Notary Public duly qualified, commissioned, sworn and acting in and for the County and State aforesaid, hereby, certify that, on this 23rd of March 1999: BEFORE ME personally appeared Steven C. McNeal, Vice President and Treasurer and Christopher T. Screen, Assistant Secretary of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., both of whom are known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and both of whom are known to me to be Vice President and Assistant Secretary, respectively, of said ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., and separately acknowledged to me that they executed the same in the capacities therein stated for the purposes and considerations therein expressed and as the act and deed of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. Before me personally Steven C. McNeal, to me known, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say, that he resides in New Orleans, Louisiana; that he is Vice President of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., one of the corporations described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to or printed on said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation, and that he signed his name thereto by like order. BE IT REMEMBERED, that before me, and in the presence of Kristin Quinn and Tammy Franz, competent witnesses, residing in said State, personally came and appeared Steven C. McNeal and Christopher T. Screen, Vice President and Assistant Secretary, respectively, of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., a corporation created by and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, with its Texas domicile in the City of Beaumont, Texas, and said Steven C. McNeal and Christopher T. Screen, declared and acknowledged to me, Notary, in the presence of the witnesses aforesaid, that they signed, executed and sealed the foregoing indenture for and on behalf of and in the name of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., and have affixed the corporate seal of said Company to the same or caused it to be printed thereon, by and with the authority of the Board of Directors of said Company. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 23rd day of March A.D. 1999. /s/ Denise C. Redmann (Notarial Seal) Denise C. Redmann Notary Public for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana Commission for life CORPORATE TRUSTEE United States of America, STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK I, the undersigned, a Notary Public duly qualified, commissioned, sworn and acting in and for the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify that, on this 24th day of March, 1999. Before me personally appeared W. B. Dodge, a Vice President of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, and William G. Keenan, a Trust Officer, both of whom are known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and both of whom are known to me to be a Vice President and a Trust Officer, respectively, of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, and separately acknowledged to me that they executed the same in the capacities therein stated for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and as the act and deed of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK. Before me personally came W. B. Dodge, to me known, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say, that he resides in Seaford, NY; that he is a Vice President of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, one of the corporations described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation, and that he signed his name thereto by like order. BE IT REMEMBERED, that before me, and in the presence of Anderson Agard and Donna Fitzsimmons, competent witnesses, residing in said state, personally came and appeared W. B. Dodge and William G. Keenan, a Vice President and a Trust Officer, respectively, of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, a corporation created by and existing under the laws of the State of New York with its domicile in the City of New York, New York, and said W. B. Dodge and William G. Keenan declared and acknowledged to me, Notary, in the presence of the witnesses aforesaid that they signed, executed and sealed the foregoing indenture for and on behalf of and in the name of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK and have affixed the corporate seal of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK to the same by and with the authority of the Board of Directors of THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 24th day of March A.D. 1999. /s/ Emily Fayan (Notarial Seal) Emily Fayan Notary Public, State of New York No. 24-4737006 Qualified in Kings County Certificate Filed in New York County Commission Expires December 31, 1999 AFFIDAVIT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS United States of America, STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ORLEANS BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Steven C. McNeal, affiant, who, being duly sworn, on his oath says, (1) that he is Vice President of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., (2) that the above and foregoing Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture to which this certificate is annexed is an Indenture which by its terms subjects to the lien thereof property then owned and property to be acquired by the Company subsequent to the execution by it of the Indenture; and (3) that the said ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., which executed the aforesaid Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture, is a utility as defined in Section 35.01(a)(2) of the Business and Commerce Code of the State of Texas, namely, a person engaged in the State of Texas in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electric power. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Corporation this 23rd day of March 1999. /s/ Steven C. McNeal STEVEN C. McNEAL Vice President and Treasurer of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me by the said Steven C. McNeal this 23rd day of March 1999, to certify which, witness my hand and seal of office. /s/ Denise C. Redmann (Notarial Seal) Denise C. Redmann Notary Public for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana Commission for life United States of America, STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ORLEANS BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Steven C. McNeal, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and known to me to be Vice President of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 23rd day of March A.D. 1999. /s/ Denise C. Redmann (Notarial Seal) Denise C. Redmann Notary Public for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana Commission for life CERTIFIED COPY OF RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. ADOPTED ON MARCH 15, 1999 I, the undersigned, Assistant Secretary of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., hereby certify: (1) That the Board of Directors of said Corporation by unanimous written consent on March 15, 1999, adopted the following resolution: RESOLVED, that it is advisable and in the best interest of this Company to, and that this Company do, enter into a Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture modifying and amending the Indenture of Mortgage of the Company, dated September 1, 1926, as heretofore supplemented and modified as follows: A. Section 4.04 of the Indenture relating to the maintenance and replacement fund and all of the obligations and requirements thereof and each and all other references, obligations and requirements in the Indenture with respect to such fund, including but not limited to the inclusion of the failure to discharge or satisfy obligations to such fund as a default in Section 12.01 of the Indenture, are eliminated and of no further force or effect, provided that no cash, Bonds, refundable indebtedness, debt retirements or property additions theretofore applied as credits under Section 4.04 may be made the basis for further action or credit under the Indenture and any cash in such fund shall constitute trust moneys subject to the provisions of Article Eight and any unmatured Bonds and refundable indebtedness in such fund shall be delivered to the Company; and B. Section 1.06E of the Indenture defining "minimum provision for depreciation" and each and all other references, obligations, and requirements in the Indenture with respect thereto are eliminated and of no further force and effect; and this Board of Directors hereby approves the form of draft of said Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture which has been submitted to it and hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the President or any Vice President of this Company to execute in the name and on behalf of this Company under its corporate seal, or a facsimile thereof, attested by its Secretary or one of its Assistant Secretaries, and to acknowledge and deliver to the Trustee, a Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture in the form of said draft with such changes in any part thereof not inconsistent with this resolution as the signing officers shall approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by their signature thereto. (2) That the executed Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture to which this certificate is annexed is the Fifty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture authorized by the foregoing resolution and that said resolution has not been amended or revoked and is now in full force and effect. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Corporation this 23rd day of March 1999. /s/ Christopher T. Screen (Corporate Seal) Christopher T. Screen Assistant Secretary of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. United States of America, STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ORLEANS BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Christopher T. Screen, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 23RD day of March A.D. 1999. /s/ Denise C. Redmann (Notarial Seal) Denise C. Redmann Notary Public for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana Commission for life EX-27 3
UT This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 0000065984 ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 023 ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 MAR-31-1999 PER-BOOK 15,396,110 1,335,500 3,607,181 2,510,593 0 22,849,384 2,469 4,631,040 2,514,735 7,097,112 307,877 488,455 6,410,747 160,673 0 0 487,719 0 253,970 176,028 7,466,803 22,849,384 1,639,922 45,173 1,436,487 1,436,487 203,435 45,946 249,381 131,302 72,906 10,725 62,181 70,362 171,185 193,243 .25 .25
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UT This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy Arkansas, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 0000007323 ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. 001 ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 MAR-31-1999 PER-BOOK 2,829,212 333,441 483,480 419,132 0 4,065,265 470 590,134 496,445 1,087,049 82,027 116,350 1,126,437 667 0 0 38,652 0 97,144 63,627 1,453,312 4,065,265 311,969 2,679 279,809 279,809 32,160 3,347 35,507 21,817 11,011 2,420 8,591 0 23,104 29,139 0 0
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UT This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy Gulf States, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 0000044570 ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. 006 ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 MAR-31-1999 PER-BOOK 4,448,268 407,166 621,384 857,857 0 6,334,675 114,055 1,152,575 211,091 1,477,721 120,850 201,444 1,631,716 0 0 0 46,515 0 94,349 34,765 2,727,315 6,334,675 423,819 13,190 362,787 362,787 61,032 2,270 63,302 36,675 13,437 4,552 8,885 0 29,039 79,880 0 0
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UT This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy Louisiana, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 0000060527 ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. 012 ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC. 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 MAR-31-1999 PER-BOOK 3,317,381 122,530 377,275 355,226 0 4,172,412 1,088,900 0 93,556 1,180,135 105,000 100,500 1,168,013 1,940 0 0 239,585 0 41,071 32,539 1,303,629 4,172,412 352,135 16,072 286,146 286,146 65,989 719 66,708 29,149 21,487 2,670 18,817 0 60,646 37,920 0 0
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UT This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy Mississippi, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 0000066901 ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. 016 ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 MAR-31-1999 PER-BOOK 1,073,272 12,592 107,814 159,215 0 1,352,893 199,326 0 224,622 423,889 0 50,381 463,685 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 414,918 1,352,893 182,443 1,256 170,223 170,223 12,220 1,762 13,982 9,711 3,015 842 2,173 0 10,586 16,496 0 0
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UT This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy New Orleans, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 0000071508 ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. 017 ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 MAR-31-1999 PER-BOOK 299,831 3,259 105,530 57,888 0 466,508 33,744 36,294 65,254 135,292 0 19,780 169,034 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 142,402 466,508 106,056 (583) 105,307 105,307 749 619 1,368 3,486 (1,535) 241 (1,776) 0 6,912 4,243 0 0
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UT This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from System Energy Resources, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 0000202584 SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. 018 SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 MAR-31-1999 PER-BOOK 2,365,453 118,262 503,472 472,562 0 3,459,749 789,350 0 95,459 884,809 0 0 1,156,934 0 0 0 162,947 0 16,493 41,835 1,196,731 3,459,749 140,617 5,833 86,780 86,780 53,837 4,725 58,562 52,029 700 0 700 0 39,413 76,783 0 0
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Exhibit 99(a) Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends 12 months 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 March 1999 Fixed charges, as defined: Total Interest Charges $110,814 $115,337 $106,716 $104,165 $96,685 $94,665 Interest applicable to rentals 19,140 18,158 19,121 17,529 15,511 15,645 ----------------------------------------------------- Total fixed charges, as defined 129,954 133,495 125,837 121,694 112,196 110,310 Preferred dividends, as defined (a) 23,234 27,636 24,731 16,073 16,763 15,186 ----------------------------------------------------- Combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined $153,188 $161,131 $150,568 $137,767 $128,959 $125,496 ===================================================== Earnings as defined: Net Income $142,263 $136,666 $157,798 $127,977 $110,951 $116,339 Add: Provision for income taxes: Total 29,220 72,081 84,445 59,220 71,374 69,856 Fixed charges as above 129,954 133,495 125,837 121,694 112,196 110,310 ----------------------------------------------------- Total earnings, as defined $301,437 $342,242 $368,080 $308,891 $294,521 $296,505 ===================================================== Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined 2.32 2.56 2.93 2.54 2.63 2.69 ===================================================== Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined 1.97 2.12 2.44 2.24 2.28 2.36 ===================================================== - ------------------------ (a) "Preferred dividends," as defined by SEC regulation S-K, are computed by dividing the preferred dividend requirement by one hundred percent (100%) minus the income tax rate.
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Exhibit 99(b) Entergy Gulf States, Inc. Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends 12 months 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 March 1999 Fixed charges, as defined: Total Interest charges $204,134 $200,224 $193,890 $180,073 $178,220 $175,029 Interest applicable to rentals 21,539 16,648 14,887 15,747 16,927 16,853 ------------------------------------------------------ Total fixed charges, as defined 225,673 216,872 208,777 195,820 195,147 191,882 Preferred dividends, as defined (a) 52,210 44,651 48,690 30,028 32,031 31,838 ------------------------------------------------------ Combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined $277,883 $261,523 $257,467 $225,848 $227,178 $223,720 ====================================================== Earnings as defined: Income (loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes ($82,755) $122,919 ($3,887) $59,976 $46,393 $45,074 Add: Income Taxes (62,086) 63,244 102,091 22,402 31,773 31,994 Fixed charges as above 225,673 216,872 208,777 195,820 195,147 191,882 ------------------------------------------------------ Total earnings, as defined (b) $80,832 $403,035 $306,981 $278,198 $273,313 $268,950 ====================================================== Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined 0.36 1.86 1.47 1.42 1.40 1.40 ====================================================== Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined 0.29 1.54 1.19 1.23 1.20 1.20 ====================================================== (a) "Preferred dividends," as defined by SEC regulation S-K, are computed by dividing the preferred dividend requirement by one hundred percent (100%) minus the income tax rate. (b) Earnings for the year ended December 31, 1994, for GSU were not adequate to cover fixed charges combined fixed charges and preferred dividends by $144.8 million and $197.1 million, respectively.
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Exhibit 99(c) Entergy Louisiana, Inc. Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends 12 months 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 March 1999 Fixed charges, as defined: Total Interest $136,444 $136,901 $132,412 $128,900 $122,890 $120,847 Interest applicable to rentals 8,332 9,332 10,601 9,203 9,564 9,085 ------------------------------------------------------- Total fixed charges, as defined 144,776 146,233 143,013 138,103 132,454 129,932 Preferred dividends, as defined (a) 29,171 32,847 28,234 22,103 20,925 19,465 ------------------------------------------------------- Combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined $173,947 $179,080 $171,247 $160,206 $153,379 $149,397 ======================================================= Earnings as defined: Net Income $213,839 $201,537 $190,762 $141,757 $179,487 $187,057 Add: Provision for income taxes: Total Taxes 63,288 117,114 118,559 98,965 109,104 112,880 Fixed charges as above 144,776 146,233 143,013 138,103 132,454 129,932 ------------------------------------------------------- Total earnings, as defined $421,903 $464,884 $452,334 $378,825 $421,045 $429,869 ======================================================= Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined 2.91 3.18 3.16 2.74 3.18 3.31 ======================================================= Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined 2.43 2.60 2.64 2.36 2.75 2.88 ======================================================= - ------------------------ (a) "Preferred dividends," as defined by SEC regulation S-K, are computed by dividing the preferred dividend requirement by one hundred percent (100%) minus the income tax rate.
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Exhibit 99(d) Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends 12 months 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 March 1999 Fixed charges, as defined: Total Interest $52,764 $51,635 $48,007 $45,274 $40,927 $40,122 Interest applicable to rentals 1,716 2,173 2,165 1,947 1,864 2,134 ------------------------------------------------------ Total fixed charges, as defined 54,480 53,808 50,172 47,221 42,791 42,256 Preferred dividends, as defined (a) 9,447 9,004 7,610 5,123 4,878 4,996 ------------------------------------------------------ Combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined $63,927 $62,812 $57,782 $52,344 $47,669 $47,252 ====================================================== Earnings as defined: Net Income $48,779 $68,667 $79,210 $66,661 $59,268 $57,089 Add: Provision for income taxes: Total income taxes 12,476 34,877 41,107 26,744 28,031 27,859 Fixed charges as above 54,480 53,808 50,172 47,221 42,791 42,256 ------------------------------------------------------ Total earnings, as defined $115,735 $157,352 $170,489 $140,626 $130,090 $127,204 ====================================================== Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined 2.12 2.92 3.40 2.98 3.04 3.01 ====================================================== Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined 1.81 2.51 2.95 2.69 2.73 2.69 ====================================================== - ------------------------ (a) "Preferred dividends," as defined by SEC regulation S-K, are computed by dividing the preferred dividend requirement by one hundred percent (100%) minus the income tax rate.
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Exhibit 99(e) Entergy New Orleans, Inc. Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends 12 months 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 March 1999 Fixed charges, as defined: Total Interest $18,272 $17,802 $16,304 $15,287 $14,792 $14,762 Interest applicable to rentals 1,245 916 831 911 1,045 1,115 ----------------------------------------------------- Total fixed charges, as defined 19,517 18,718 17,135 16,198 15,837 15,877 Preferred dividends, as defined (a) 2,071 1,964 1,549 1,723 1,566 1,531 ----------------------------------------------------- Combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined $21,588 $20,682 $18,684 $17,921 $17,403 $17,408 ===================================================== Earnings as defined: Net Income $13,211 $34,386 $26,776 $15,451 $15,172 $14,539 Add: Provision for income taxes: Total 4,600 20,467 16,216 12,142 10,042 9,397 Fixed charges as above 19,517 18,718 17,135 16,198 15,837 15,877 ----------------------------------------------------- Total earnings, as defined $37,328 $73,571 $60,127 $43,791 $41,051 $39,813 ===================================================== Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined 1.91 3.93 3.51 2.70 2.59 2.51 ===================================================== Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends, as defined 1.73 3.56 3.22 2.44 2.36 2.29 ===================================================== - ------------------------ (a) "Preferred dividends," as defined by SEC regulation S-K, are computed by dividing the preferred dividend requirement by one hundred percent (100%) minus the income tax rate. (b) Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 1991 include the $90 million effect of the 1991 NOPSI Settlement.
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Exhibit 99(f) System Energy Resources, Inc. Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges 12 months 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 March 1999 Fixed charges, as defined: Total Interest $176,504 $151,512 $143,720 $128,653 $116,060 $137,411 Interest applicable to rentals 7,546 6,475 6,223 6,065 5,189 5,395 ---------------------------------------------------------- Total fixed charges, as defined $184,050 $157,987 $149,943 $134,718 $121,249 $142,806 ========================================================== Earnings as defined: Net Income $5,407 $93,039 $98,668 $102,295 $106,476 $ 82,589 Add: Provision for income taxes: Total 36,838 75,493 82,121 74,654 77,263 62,819 Fixed charges as above 184,050 157,987 149,943 134,718 121,249 142,806 ---------------------------------------------------------- Total earnings, as defined $226,295 $326,519 $330,732 $311,667 $304,988 $288,214 ========================================================== Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined 1.23 2.07 2.21 2.31 2.52 2.02 ==========================================================
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