UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(X) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 28, 201226, 2014
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( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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| Commission File Number 1-8022 |
| CSX CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Virginia | | | | 62-1051971 |
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| 500 Water Street, 15th Floor, Jacksonville, FL | | 32202 | | (904) 359-3200 |
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On June 29, 201227, 2014 (which is the last day of the second quarter and the required date to use), the aggregate market value of the Registrant’s voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $21$31 billion (based on the New York Stock Exchange closing price on such date).
There were 1,020,796,630990,564,824 shares of Common Stock outstanding on January 25, 201323, 2015 (the latest practicable date that is closest to the filing date).
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Item 1. Business
CSX Corporation (“CSX”), and together with its subsidiaries (the “Company”), based in Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the nation's leading transportation companies. The Company provides rail-based transportation services including traditional rail service and the transport of intermodal containers and trailers.
The Company’s annual average number of employees was approximately 32,000 in 2012,2014, which includes approximately 27,00026,000 union employees. Most of the Company’s employees provide or support transportation services.
CSX Transportation, Inc.
CSX’s principal operating subsidiary, CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSXT”), provides an important link to the transportation supply chain through its approximately 21,000 route mile rail network, which serves major population centers in 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. It has access to over 70 ocean, river and lake port terminals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Company’s intermodal business links customers to railroads via trucks and terminals. CSXT also serves thousands of production and distribution facilities through track connections to approximately 240 short-line and regional railroads.
Lines of Business
During 2012, CSXT’s transportation2014, the Company services generated $11.8$12.7 billion of revenue and served three primary lines of business:
The merchandise business shipped nearly 2.7over 2.9 million carloads and generated approximately 57%60% of revenue and 42% of volume in 2012.2014. The Company’s merchandise business is the most diverse and transports aggregates (which includesinclude crushed stone, sand and gravel), metal, phosphate, fertilizer, food, consumer (manufactured goods and appliances), agricultural, automotive, paper and chemical products.
The coal business shipped nearly 1.3 million carloads and accounted for nearly 27%22% of revenue and 20%18% of volume in 2012.2014. The Company transports domestic coal, coke and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers and industrial plants as well as export coal to deep-water port facilities. HalfAlmost half of export coal and nearly all of the domestic coal that the Company transports is used for generating electricity.
The intermodal business accounted for approximately 14% of revenue and 38%40% of volume in 2012.2014. The intermodal line of business combines the superior economics of rail transportation with the short-haul flexibility of trucks and offers a competitive cost advantage over long-haul trucking. Through a network of more than 50 terminals, the intermodal business serves all major markets east of the Mississippi and transports mainly manufactured consumer goods in containers, providing customers with truck-like service for longer shipments.
Other revenue accounted for approximately 2%4% of the Company’s total revenue in 20122014. This revenue category includes revenue from regional subsidiary railroads, demurrage, revenue for customer volume commitments not met, switching and other incidental charges. Revenue from regional railroads includes shipments by railroads that the Company does not directly operate. Demurrage represents charges assessed when freight cars are held beyond a specified period of time. Switching revenue is primarily generated when CSXT switches cars for a customer or another railroad.
Other Entities
In addition to CSXT, the Company’s subsidiaries include CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc. (“CSX Intermodal Terminals”), Total Distribution Services, Inc. (“TDSI”), Transflo Terminal Services, Inc. (“Transflo”), CSX Technology, Inc. (“CSX Technology”) and other subsidiaries. CSX Intermodal Terminals owns and operates a system of intermodal terminals, predominantly in the eastern United States and also performs drayage services (the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments) for certain CSXT customers and trucking dispatch operations. TDSI serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations. Transflo connects non-rail served customers to the many benefits of rail by transferring products from rail to trucks. Today, the biggest Transflo markets are chemicals and agriculture, for example mineralswhich includes shipments of plastics and ethanol. CSX Technology and other subsidiaries provide support services for the Company.
CSX’s other holdings include CSX Real Property, Inc., a subsidiary responsible for the Company’s real estate sales, leasing, acquisition and management and development activities. These activities are classified in other income because they are not considered by the Company to be operating activities. Results of these activities fluctuate with the timing of non-operating real estate sales.transactions.
Financial Information
See Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for operating revenue, operating income and total assets for each of the last three fiscal years.
Company History
A leader in freight rail transportation for more than 180185 years, the Company’s heritage dates back to the early nineteenth century when The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (“B&O”) – the nation’s first common carrier – was chartered in 1827. Since that time, the Company has built on this foundation to create a railroad that could safely and reliably service the ever-increasing demands of a growing nation.
Since its founding, numerous railroads have combined with the former B&O through merger and consolidation to create what has become CSX. Each of the railroads that combined into the CSX family brought new geographical reach to valuable markets, gateways, cities, ports and transportation corridors.
CSX was incorporated in 1978 under Virginia law. In 1980, the Company completed the merger of the Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries into CSX. The merger allowed the Company to connect northern population centers and Appalachian coal fields to growing southeastern markets. Later, the Company’s acquisition of key portions of Conrail, Inc. ("Conrail") allowed CSXT to link the northeast, including New England and the New York metropolitan area, with Chicago and midwestern markets as well as the growing areas in the southeastSoutheast already served by CSXT. This current rail network allows the Company to directly serve every major market in the eastern United States with safe, dependable, environmentally responsible and fuel efficient freight transportation and intermodal service.
Competition
The business environment in which the Company operates is highly competitive. Shippers typically select transportation providers that offer the most compelling combination of service and price. Service requirements, both in terms of transit time and reliability, vary by shipper and commodity. As a result, the Company’s primary competition varies by commodity, geographic location and mode of available transportation.
CSXT’s primary rail competitor is Norfolk Southern Railway, which operates throughout much of the Company’s territory. Other railroads also operate in parts of the Company’s territory. Depending on the specific market, competing railroads and deregulated motor carriers may exert pressure on price and service levels. For further discussion on the risk of competition to the Company, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Regulatory Environment
The Company's operations are subject to various federal, state, provincial (Canada) and local laws and regulations generally applicable to businesses operating in the United States. TheStates and Canada. In the U.S, the railroad operations conducted by the Company's subsidiaries, including CSXT, are subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”), the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”), and its sister agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”). Together, FRA and PHMSA have broad jurisdiction over railroad operating standards and practices, including track, freight cars, locomotives and hazardous materials requirements. Additionally,In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has regulatory authority with respect to matters that impact the Company's properties and operations. The EPA is considering regulatory action directed towards the railroad industry governing the disposal of creosote cross-ties and seeking to increase air emission regulations that may impact our operations or increase costs. Similarly, the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”), a component of the Department of Homeland Security, has broad authority over railroad operating practices that may have homeland security implications. In Canada, the railroad operations conducted by the Company’s subsidiaries, including CSXT, are subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Although the Staggers Act of 1980 significantly deregulated the U.S. rail industry, the STB has broad jurisdiction over rail carriers. The STB regulates routes, fuel surcharges, conditions of service, rates for non-exempt traffic, acquisitions of control over rail common carriers and the transfer, extension or abandonment of rail lines, among other railroad activities.
Positive Train Control
In 2008, Congress enacted the Rail Safety Improvement Act (the “RSIA”). The legislation includes a mandate that all Class I freight railroads implement an interoperable positive train control system (“PTC”) by December 31, 2015. Implementation of a PTC system is designed to prevent train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, incursions into established work-zone limits, and train diversions onto another set of tracks caused by switches left in wrong positions.tracks. In January 2012, the Association of American Railroads ("AAR") advised the FRA on behalf of the industry that a nationwide interoperable PTC network could not be completed by the deadline. In May 2012, the FRA revised its final rule on the design, operational requirements and implementation of PTC technology, and is now re-examining certain additional aspects of the rule in response to rail industry concerns. In August 2012, the FRA filed a report with Congress stating that it also believed that the majority of railroads would not be able to complete PTC implementation by the 2015 deadline and recommending that Congress amend the RSIA to allow the FRA to grant conditional extensions of the 2015 deadline. Also in 2012, federal legislation was introduced in bothAs of the Housedate of Representatives andthis filing, Congress has taken no action to extend the Senate that would, if reintroduced and approved in 2013, delay the PTC implementation deadline of 2015 by three to five years.statutory deadline.
PTC must be installed on all main lines with passenger and commuter operations as well as most of those over which toxic-by-inhalation hazardous materials are transported. The Company expects to incur significant capital costs in connection with the implementation of PTC as well as related ongoing operating expenses. CSX currently estimates that the total multi-year cost of PTC implementation will be at least $1.7$1.9 billion for the Company. Total PTC spending life-to-date through 20122014 was $585 million.$1.2 billion.
STB Proceedings
In July 2012, the STB announced that it would accept comments on a proposal by the National Industrial Transportation League that would require Class I railroads to provide a form of "competitive access" to customers served solely by one railroad. Under this proposal, CSX would be required to allow a competing railroad to access certain customers that are currently solely served by CSX's network. In early 2013, shippers, railroads and other parties submitted comments on the proposal, and the STB held a hearing in March 2014. Since the hearing, the STB has taken no further action in the proceeding.
AlsoIn July 2013, the STB released a decision that raised the limitations on the monetary recovery that a shipper may obtain when bringing a simplified rate reasonableness case. CSX and Norfolk Southern filed a joint appeal to the D.C. Circuit. In August 2014, the D.C. Circuit upheld the STB’s decision to raise the limitations in July 2012,simplified rate reasonableness cases.
In April 2014, the STB announced proposed changesit would receive comments to explore its standardsmethodology for determining railroad revenue adequacy. The revenue adequacy standard represents the level of profitability for a healthy carrier. Shippers, railroads and procedures for establishing maximum reasonable rates for rail shippers where there is an absence of effective competition. The proposal includes, among other items, increasing the limits of recovery available under the agency's simplified rate case methodologiesparties filed opening comments in September 2014 and changing the interest rate payable by a carrier that is found to have assessed unreasonable rates when refunds are ordered.filed reply comments in November 2014.
Implementation of either of these two proposalsNew rules regarding competitive access or revenue adequacy could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and liquidity as well as its ability to invest in enhancing and maintaining vital infrastructure.
For further discussion on regulatory risks to the Company, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Other Information
CSX makes available on its website www.csx.com, free of charge, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information on the CSX website is not part of this annual report on Form 10-K. Additionally, the Company has posted its code of ethics on its website, which is also available to any shareholder who requests it. This Form 10-K and other SEC filings made by CSX are also accessible through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
CSX has included the certifications of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“the Act”) as Exhibit 31, as well as Section 906 of the Act as Exhibit 32 to this Form 10-K report. Additionally, on June 5, 2012,3, 2014, CSX filed its annual CEO certification with the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) confirming CSX’s compliance with the NYSE Corporate Governance Listing Standards. The CEO was not aware of any violations of these standards by CSX as of February 19, 201311, 2015 (the latest practicable date that is closest to the filing of this Form 10-K). This certification is also included as Exhibit 99 to this Form 10-K.
The information set forth in Item 6. Selected Financial Data is incorporated herein by reference. For additional information concerning business conducted by the Company during 20122014, see Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The risks set forth in the following risk factors could have a materially adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity, and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the Company's forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently does not deem to be material also may materially impact the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
New legislation or regulatory changes could impact the Company's earnings or restrict its ability to independently negotiate prices.
Legislation passed by Congress or new regulations issued by federal agencies can significantly affect the revenues, costs and profitability of the Company's business. For instance, several of the proposals under consideration by the STB could have a significant negative impact on the Company's ability to determinenegotiate prices for the value of rail services provided and meet service standards, which could force a reduction in capital spending. In addition, statutes imposing price constraints or affecting rail-to-rail competition could adversely affect the Company's profitability.
Government regulation and compliance risks may adversely affect the Company's operations and financial results.
The Company is subject to the jurisdiction of various regulatory agencies, including the STB, the FRA, PHMSA, TSA, EPA and other state, provincial and federal regulatory agencies for a variety of economic, health, safety, labor, environmental, tax, legal and other matters. New rules or regulations by these agencies could increase the Company's operating costs or reduce operating efficiencies. For example, the RSIA mandated that the installation of an interoperable positive train control system (“PTC”)PTC be completed by December 31, 2015 on main lines that carry certain hazardous materials and on lines that have commuter or passenger operations. In January 2010, the FRA issued its final rule on the design, operational requirements and implementation of the new PTC technology. In 2012, federal legislation was introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate that would, if reintroduced and approved in 2013, delay the PTC implementation deadline of 2015 by three to five years. However, even if either the regulatory requirements or the implementation date are further revised, the rule will continue to impose significant new costs on the Company and the rail industry. Noncompliance with these and other applicable laws or regulations could erode public confidence in the Company and can subject the Company to fines, penalties and other legal or regulatory sanctions.
Climate change and other emissions-related legislation and regulation could adversely affect the Company's operations and financial results.
Climate change and other emissions-related legislation and regulation have been proposed and, in some cases adopted, on the federal, state, provincial (Canada) and local levels. These final and proposed laws and regulations take the form of restrictions, caps, taxes or other controls on emissions. In particular, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”)EPA has issued various regulations and is expected to issue additional regulations targeting emissions, including rules and standards governing emissions from certain stationary sources and from vehicles.
Any of these pending or proposed laws or regulations could adversely affect the Company's operations and financial results by, among other things: (1)(i) reducing coal-fired electricity generation due to mandated emission standards; (2)(ii) reducing the consumption of coal as a viable energy resource in the United States; (3)(iii) increasing the Company's fuel, capital and other operating costs and negatively affecting operating and fuel efficiencies; and (4)(iv) making it difficult for the Company's customers in the U.S. and Canada to produce products in a cost competitive manner (particularly in the absence of similar regulations in countries like India and China)other manufacturing countries). Any of these factors could reduce the amount of trafficshipments the Company handles and have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Capacity constraints could have a negative impact on service and operating efficiency.
CSXT may experience rail network difficulties related to: (i) increased volume; (ii) locomotive or crew shortages; (iii) extreme weather conditions; (iv) increased passenger activities, including high-speed rail, in capacity-constrained areas,rail; or (ii)(v) regulatory changes impacting when CSXT can transport freight or servicemaintain routes, which could have a negative effect on CSXT's operational fluidity, leading to deterioration of service, asset utilization and overall efficiency.
Global economic conditions could negatively affect demand for commodities and other freight.
A decline or disruption in general domestic and global economic conditions that affectaffects demand for the commodities and products the Company transports, including import and export volume, could reduce revenues or have other adverse effects.effects on the Company's cost structure. For example, if the rate of economic growth in Asia slows or if European economies contract, U.S. export coal volume could be adversely impacted resulting in lower revenue for CSX. In the eventIf the Company experiences significant declines in demand for its transportation services with respect to one or more commodities and products, the Company may experience reduced revenue and increased operating costs associated with the storage of locomotives, rail carsrailcars and other equipment, workforce adjustments, and other related activities, which could have a material adverse effect on operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Changing dynamics in the U.S. and global energy markets could negatively impact freight volumes.profitability.
Domestic energy production continues to evolve creating both opportunities and challenges for CSX. Increased production of crude oil from the new domestic oil fields, particularly those located in the Bakken Shale region of North Dakota, has created opportunities for CSX to transport crude oil by rail to East Coast refineries. Crude oil production from this region is subject to the volatility of global crude oil prices. Depressed crude oil prices due to increased supply or lower demand could result in a decrease in domestic crude oil production, which could have an adverse effect on crude oil volumes for CSX. In addition, new regulations related to the shipment of crude oil by rail, including proposed rail car safety standards, could increase costs for CSX, negatively impact network fluidity or have an adverse impact on customers.
Over the past few years, production of natural gas in the U.S. has also increased dramatically, which has resulted in lower natural gas prices causing a negative impact on CSX.prices. As a result of sustained low natural gas prices, coal-fired power plants have been displaced by natural gas-fired power generation facilities. If natural gas prices were to remain low, additional coal-fired plants could be displaced, which could further reduce the Company's domestic coal volumes and revenues.
CSXT, as a common carrier by rail, is required by law to transport hazardous materials, which could expose the Company to significant costs and claims.
Under federal regulations, CSXT is required to transport hazardous materials under its common carrier obligation. A train accident involving the transport of hazardous materials could result in significant claims arising from personal injury, property or natural resource damage, environmental penalties and remediation obligations. Such claims, if insured, could exceed existing insurance coverage or insurance may not continue to be available at commercially reasonable rates. Under federal regulations, CSXT is required to transport hazardous materials under the legal duty referred to as the common carrier mandate.
CSXT is also required to comply with regulations regarding the handling of hazardous materials. In November 2008, the TSA issued final rules placing significant new security and safety requirements on passenger and freight railroad carriers, rail transit systems and facilities that ship hazardous materials by rail. Noncompliance with these rules can subject the Company to significant penalties and could be a factor in litigation arising out of a train accident. Finally, legislation preventing the transport of hazardous materials through certain cities could result in network congestion and increase the length of haul for hazardous substances, which could increase operating costs, reduce operating efficiency or increase the risk of an accident involving the transport of hazardous materials.
The Company is subject to environmental laws and regulations that may result in significant costs.
The Company is subject to wide-ranging federal, state, provincial (Canada) and local environmental laws and regulations concerning, among other things, emissions into the air, ground and water,water; the handling, storage, use, generation, transportation and disposal of waste and other materials,materials; the clean-up of hazardous material and petroleum releases and the health and safety of our employees. If we violatethe Company violates or failfails to comply with these laws and regulations, weCSX could be fined or otherwise sanctioned by regulators. WeThe Company can also be held liable for consequences arising out of human exposure to any hazardous substances for which we areCSX is responsible. In certain circumstances, environmental liability can extend to formerly owned or operated properties, leased properties, adjacent properties and properties owned by third parties or Company predecessors, as well as to properties currently owned, leased or used by the Company.
The Company has been, and may in the future be, subject to allegations or findings to the effect that it has violated, or is strictly liable under, environmental laws or regulations, and such violations can result in the Company's incurring fines, penalties or costs relating to the clean-up of environmental contamination. Although the Company believes it has appropriately recorded current and long-term liabilities for known and reasonably estimable future environmental costs, it could incur significant costs that exceed reserves or require unanticipated cash expenditures as a result of any of the foregoing. The Company also may be required to incur significant expenses to investigate and remediate known, unknown or future environmental contamination.
The Company relies on the stability and availability of its technology systems to operate its business.
The Company relies on information technology in all aspects of its business. The performance and reliability of the Company's technology systems are critical to its ability to operate and compete safely and effectively. A cybersecurity attack, which is a deliberate theft of data or impairment of information technology systems, or other significant disruption or failure, could result in a service interruption, train accident, misappropriation of confidential information, process failure, security breach or other operational difficulties. Such an event could result in increased capital, insurance or operating costs, including increased security costs to protect the Company's infrastructure. DisruptionA disruption or compromise of the Company's information technology systems, even for short periods of time, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Disruption of the supply chain could negatively affect operating efficiency and increase costs.
The capital intensive nature and sophistication of core rail equipment (including rolling stock equipment, locomotives, rail, and ties) limits the number of railroad equipment suppliers. If any of the current manufacturers stops production or experiences a supply shortage, CSXT could experience a significant cost increase or material shortage. In addition, a few critical railroad suppliers are foreign and, as such, adverse developments in international relations, new trade regulations, disruptions in international shipping or increases in global demand could make procurement of these supplies more difficult or increase CSXT's operating costs.
Additionally, if a fuel supply shortage were to arise, whether due to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), other production restrictions, lower refinery outputs, a disruption of oil imports, adverse political developments or otherwise, the Company would be negatively impacted.
Failure to complete negotiations on collective bargaining agreements could result in strikes and/or work stoppages.
Most of CSX's employees are represented by labor unions and are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The majorityMost of these agreements are bargained for nationally by the National Carriers Conference Committee and negotiated over the course of several years and previously have not resulted in any extended work stoppages. Under the Railway Labor Act's procedures (which include mediation, cooling-off periods and the possibility of Presidential intervention), during negotiations neither party may take action until the procedures are exhausted. If, however, CSX is unable to negotiate acceptable agreements, or if terms of existing agreements are disputed, the employees covered by the Railway Labor Act could strike, which could result in loss of business and increased operating costs as a result of higher wages or benefits paid to union members.
The Company faces competition from other transportation providers.
The Company experiences competition in the form of pricing, service, reliability and other factors from various transportation providers including railroads and motor carriers that operate similar routes across its service area and, to a less significant extent, barges, ships and pipelines. TransportationOther transportation providers such as motor carriers and barges utilizegenerally use public rights-of-way that are built and maintained by governmental entities, while CSXT and other railroads must build and maintain rail networks largely using internal resources. Any future improvements or expenditures materially increasing the quality or reducing the cost of alternative modes of transportation, or legislation providing for less stringent size or weight restrictions on trucks, could negatively impact the Company's competitive position.
Future acts of terrorism, war or regulatory changes to combat the risk of terrorism may cause significant disruptions in the Company's operations.
Terrorist attacks, along with any government response to those attacks, may adversely affect the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. CSXT's rail lines or other key infrastructure may be direct targets or indirect casualties of acts of terror or war. This risk could cause significant business interruption and result in increased costs and liabilities and decreased revenues. In addition, premiums charged for some or all of the insurance coverage currently maintained by the Company could increase dramatically, or the coverage may no longer be available.
Furthermore, in response to the heightened risk of terrorism, federal, state and local governmental bodies are proposing and, in some cases, have adopted legislation and regulations relating to security issues that impact the transportation industry. For example, the Department of Homeland Security adopted regulations that require freight railroads to implement additional security protocols when transporting hazardous materials. Complying with these or future regulations could continue to increase the Company's operating costs and reduce operating efficiencies.
Severe weather or other natural occurrences could result in significant business interruptions and expenditures in excess of available insurance coverage.
The Company's operations may be affected by external factors such as severe weather and other natural occurrences, including floods, fires, hurricanes and earthquakes. As a result, the Company's rail network may be damaged, its workforce may be unavailable, fuel costs may rise and significant business interruptions could occur. In addition, the performance of locomotives and railcars could be adversely affected by extreme weather conditions. Insurance maintained by the Company to protect against loss of business and other related consequences resulting from these natural occurrences is subject to coverage limitations, depending on the nature of the risk insured. This insurance may not be sufficient to cover all of the Company's damages or damages to others, and this insurance may not continue to be available at commercially reasonable rates. Even with insurance, if any natural occurrence leads to a catastrophic interruption of service, the Company may not be able to restore service without a significant interruption in operations.
The Company may be subject to various claims and lawsuits that could result in significant expenditures.
TheAs part of its railroad operations, the Company is subject to various claims and lawsuits including putative class action litigation alleging violations of antitrust laws.related to disputes over commercial practices, labor and unemployment matters, occupational and personal injury claims, property damage, environmental and other matters. The Company may experience material judgments or incur significant costs to defend existing and future lawsuits. Additionally, existing litigation may suffer adverse developments not currently reflected in the Company's reserve estimates as the ultimate outcome of existing litigation is subject to numerous factors outside of the Company's control. Final judgments or settlement amounts may differ materially from the recorded reserves.
Increases in the number and magnitude of property damage and personal injury claims could adversely affect the Company's operating results.
The Company faces inherent business risk from exposure to occupational and personal injury claims, property damage, including storm damage, and claims related to train accidents. The Company may incur significant costs to defend such claims.
Existing claims may suffer adverse developments not currently reflected in reserve estimates, as the ultimate outcome of existing claims is subject to numerous factors outside of the Company's control. Although the Company establishes reserves and maintains insurance to cover these types of claims, final amounts determined to be due on any outstanding matters may differ materially from the recorded reserves and exceed the Company's insurance coverage. Additionally, the Company is subject to adverse developments not currently reflected in the Company's reserve estimates.
The unavailability of critical resources could adversely affect the Company’s operational efficiency and ability to meet demand.
Marketplace conditions for resources like locomotives as well as the availability of qualified personnel, particularly engineers and trainmen, could each have a negative impact on the Company’s ability to meet demand for rail service. Although the Company believes that it has adequate personnel for the current business environment, unpredictable increases in demand for rail services or extreme weather conditions may exacerbate such risks, which could have a negative impact on the Company’s operational efficiency and otherwise have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity in a particular year or quarter.
Weaknesses in the capital and credit markets could negatively impact the Company’s access to capital.
Due to the significant capital expenditures required to operate and maintain a safe and efficient railroad, the Company regularly relies on capital markets for the issuance of long-term debt instruments as well as on bank financing from time to time. Instability or disruptions of the capital markets, including credit markets, or the deterioration of the Company’s financial condition due to internal or external factors, could restrict or prohibit access and could increase the cost of financing sources. A significant deterioration of the Company’s financial condition could also reduce credit ratings and could limit or affect its access to external sources of capital and increase the costs of short and long-term debt financing.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.None
Item 2. Properties
The Company’s properties primarily consist of track and its related infrastructure, locomotives and freight cars and equipment. These categories and the geography of the network are described below.
Track and Infrastructure
Serving 23 states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, the CSXT rail network serves, among other markets, New York, Philadelphia and Boston in the northeastNortheast and mid-Atlantic,Mid-Atlantic, the southeast markets of Atlanta, Miami and New Orleans, and the midwestern cities of St. Louis, Memphis and Chicago.
CSXT’s track structure includes main thoroughfares, connecting terminals and yards (known as mainline track), track within terminals and switching yards, track adjacent to the mainlines used for passing trains, track connecting the mainline track to customer locations and track that diverts trains from one track to another known as turnouts. Total track miles are greater than CSXT’s approximately 21,000 route miles, which reflect the size of CSXT’s network that connects markets, customers and western railroads. At December 20122014, the breakdown of track miles was as follows:
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| | |
| | Track |
| | Miles |
| Mainline track | 26,21526,391 |
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| Terminals and switching yards | 9,4669,397 |
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| Passing sidings and turnouts | 928923 |
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| Total | 36,60936,711 |
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In addition to its physical track structure, CSXT operates numerous yards and terminals. These serve as the hubs between CSXT and its local customers and as sorting facilities where rail carsrailcars often are received, re-sorted and placed onto new outbound trains.
The Company’s ten largest yards and terminals based on annual volume (number of rail carsrailcars or intermodal containers processed) are listed below:
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| Yards and Terminals | Annual Volume (number of units processed) |
| Chicago, IL | 953,3121,039,431 |
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| Waycross, GA | 659,666648,206 |
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| Selkirk, NY | 570,290578,414 |
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| Willard, OH | 509,736550,170 |
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| Cincinnati, OH | 509,483534,214 |
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| Indianapolis, IN | 508,819532,368 |
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| Nashville, TN | 482,932 |
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| Hamlet, NC | 486,381 |
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Nashville, TN | 483,469457,251 |
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| Louisville, KY | 365,265387,614 |
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Birmingham, ALToledo, OH | 355,257376,261 |
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Network Geography
CSXT’s operations are primarily focused on four major transportation networks and corridors which are defined geographically and by commodity flows below.
Interstate 90 (I-90) Corridor – This CSXT corridor links Chicago and the Midwest to metropolitan areas in New York and New England. This route, also known as the “waterlevel route,” has minimal hills and grades and nearly all of it has two main tracks (referred to as double track). These superior engineering attributes permit the corridor to support consistent, high-speed intermodal, automotive and merchandise service. This corridor is a primary route for import traffic coming from the far east through western ports moving eastward across the country, through Chicago and into the population centers in the Northeast. The I-90 Corridor is also a critical link between ports in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and consumption markets in the Midwest. This route carries consumer goods from all three of the Company’s major markets – merchandise, coal and intermodal.
Interstate 95 (I-95) Corridor – The CSXT I-95 Corridor connects Charleston, Jacksonville, Miami and many other cities throughout the Southeast with the heavily populated mid-Atlantic and northeastern cities of Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. CSXT primarily transports food and consumer products, as well as metals and chemicals along this line. It is the only rail corridor along the eastern seaboard south of the District of Columbia, and provides access to major eastern ports.
Southeastern Corridor – This critical part of the network runs between CSXT’s western gateways of Chicago, St. Louis and Memphis through the cities of Nashville, Birmingham, and Atlanta and markets in the Southeast. The Southeastern Corridor is the premier rail route connecting these key cities, gateways, and markets and positions CSXT to efficiently handle projected traffic volumes of intermodal, automotive and general merchandise traffic. The corridor also provides direct rail service between the coal reserves of the southern Illinois basin and the demand for coal in the Southeast.
Coal Network – The CSXT coal network connects the coal mining operations in the Appalachian mountain region and Illinois basin with industrial areas in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as well as many river, lake, and deep water port facilities. CSXT’s coal network is well positioned to supply utility markets in both the Northeast and Southeast and to transport coal shipments for export outside of the U.S. HalfAlmost half the tons of export coal and nearly all of the domestic coal that the Company transports is used for generating electricity.
See the following page for a map of the CSX Rail Network.
CSX Rail Network
Locomotives
CSXT operatesowns and long-term leases more than 4,000 locomotives, ofover which over 97%98% are owned by CSXT. From time to time, the Company also short-term leases locomotives based on business needs. Freight locomotives are the power source used primarily to pull trains. Switching locomotives are used in yards to sort railcars so that the right railcar is attached to the right train in order to deliver it to its final destination. Auxiliary units are typically used to provide extra traction for heavy trains in hilly terrain. At December 20122014, CSXT’s fleet of owned and long-term leased locomotives consisted of the following types of locomotives:
| | | | | Locomotives | | % | | Average Age (years) | Locomotives | | % | | Average Age (years) |
| Freight | | 3,650 |
| | 87 | % | | 20 |
| 3,719 |
| | 87 | % | | 21 |
|
| Switching | | 319 |
| | 8 | % | | 32 |
| 329 |
| | 8 | % | | 35 |
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| Auxiliary Units | | 209 |
| | 5 | % | | 19 |
| 209 |
| | 5 | % | | 22 |
|
| Total | | 4,178 |
| | 100 | % | | 20 |
| 4,257 |
| | 100 | % | | 21 |
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Equipment
In 2012,2014, the average daily fleet of cars on line consisted of approximately 190,000.203,000 cars. At any time over half of the railcars on the CSXT system are not owned or leased by the Company. Examples of these non-CSXT railcars are as follows: railcars owned by other railroads (which are utilized by CSXT), shipper-furnished or private cars (which are generally used only in that shipper’s service) and multi-level railcars used to transport automobiles (which are shared among railroads).
The Company’s revenue generating equipment (either owned or long-term leased) consists of freight cars and containers as described below.
Gondolas – Support CSXT’s metals markets and provide transport for woodchips and other bulk commodities. Some gondolas are equipped with special hoods for protecting products like coil and sheet steel.
Open-top hoppers – Transport heavy dry bulk commodities such as coal, coke, stone, sand, ores and gravel that are resistant to weather conditions.
Box cars – Include a variety of tonnages, sizes, door configurations and heights to accommodate a wide range of finished products, including paper, auto parts, appliances and building materials. Insulated box cars deliver food products, canned goods, beer and wine.
Covered hoppers – Have a permanent roof and are segregated based upon commodity density. Lighter bulk commodities such as grain, fertilizer, flour, salt, sugar, clay and lime are shipped in large cars called jumbo covered hoppers. Heavier commodities like cement, ground limestone and sand are shipped in small cube covered hoppers.
Multi-level flat cars – Transport finished automobiles and are differentiated by the number of levels: bi-levels for large vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs and tri-levels for sedans and smaller automobiles.
Flat cars – Used for shipping intermodal containers and trailers or bulk and finished goods, such as lumber, pipe, plywood, drywall and pulpwood.
Containers -– Weather-proof boxes used for bulk shipment of freight.
Other cars on the network consist primarily of refrigerated boxcars for transporting perishable items.
Other cars on the network include, but are not limited to, refrigerated boxcars for transporting perishable items.
At December 20122014, the Company’s owned and long-term leased equipment consisted of the following:
| | | Equipment | | Number of Units | | % | Number of Units | | % |
| Gondolas | | 26,432 |
| | 38 | % | 25,275 |
| | 38 | % |
| Open-top hoppers | | 12,226 |
| | 18 | % | 11,555 |
| | 17 | % |
| Multi-level flat cars | | 11,455 |
| | 17 | % |
| Covered hoppers | | 10,668 |
| | 15 | % | 10,153 |
| | 16 | % |
| Multi-level flat cars | | 10,456 |
| | 15 | % | |
| Box cars | | 8,268 |
| | 12 | % | 7,569 |
| | 11 | % |
| Flat cars | | 1,082 |
| | 2 | % | 690 |
| | 1 | % |
| Other cars | | 287 |
| | — | % | 315 |
| | — | % |
| Subtotal freight cars | | 69,419 |
| | 100 | % | 67,012 |
| | 100 | % |
| Containers | | 17,927 |
| | | 17,284 |
| | |
| Total equipment | | 87,346 |
| | | 84,296 |
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation
For further details, please refer to Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies of this annual report on Form 10-K.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure
Not Applicable
Executive Officers of the Registrant
Executive officers of the Company are elected by the CSX Board of Directors and generally hold office until the next annual election of officers. There are no family relationships or any arrangement or understanding between any officer and any other person pursuant to which such officer was elected. As of the date of this filing, the executive officers’ names, ages and business experience are:
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Name and Age | Business Experience During Past Five Years |
Michael J. Ward, 6264 Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | A 35-year37-year veteran of the Company, Ward has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX since January 2003. Ward’s distinguished railroad career has included key executive positions in nearly all aspects of the Company’s business, including sales and marketing, operations and finance. |
Fredrik J. Eliasson, 4244 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Eliasson has served as executive vice presidentExecutive Vice President and chief financial officerChief Financial Officer of CSX and CSXT since January 2012 and is responsible for management and oversight of all financial and strategic planning activities, including accounting, financial planning, tax, treasury and investor relations. He also oversees the Company's business risk management processes, including the insurance function.
During his 17-year19-year tenure with the Company, he has also served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CSX's chemicals and fertilizer business, Vice President of Emerging Markets, Vice President of Commercial Finance, and Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. |
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| Name and Age | Business Experience |
Oscar Munoz, 5456 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
Munoz has been the executive vice presidentExecutive Vice President and chief operating officerChief Operating Officer of CSXCSXT since January 2012. He manages all aspects of the Company's operations across its 21,000 route-mile rail network, including transportation, service design, customer service, engineering, mechanical and technology. During his nine yeareleven-year tenure with the Company, he has also served as CSX’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Munoz brings to the Company more than 25 years of experience from a variety of industries. Before joining CSX in 2003, Munoz served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of AT&T Consumer Services. He also has held key executive positions with other consumer products companies, including the Coca-Cola Company and Pepsico Corporation. |
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Name and Age
| Business Experience During Past Five Years
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Clarence W. Gooden, 6163 Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Commercial Officer |
Gooden has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of CSX and CSXT since April 2004. He is responsible for generating customer revenue, forecasting business trends and developing CSX’s model for future revenue growth. An employee of the Company for 4244 years, Gooden has held key executive positions in both operations and sales and marketing. |
Ellen M. Fitzsimmons, 5254 Executive Vice President of Law and Public Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | Fitzsimmons has been the Executive Vice President of Law and Public Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of CSX since December 2003. She serves as the Company’s chief legal officerChief Legal Officer and oversees all government relations and public affairs activities.activities as well as internal audit and other risk management functions. During her 21-year23-year tenure with the Company, her broad responsibilities have included key roles in major risk and corporate governance-related areas. |
Lisa A. Mancini, 5355 Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer | Mancini has been Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of CSX since January 2009. She is responsible for employee compensation and benefits, labor relations, all employee staffing and development activities, purchasing, real estate, aviation and facilities.facilities management. She previously served as Vice President-Strategic Infrastructure Initiatives from 2007 to 2009 and, prior to that, Vice President – Labor Relations. Prior to joining CSX in 2003, Mancini served as Chief Operating Officer of the San Francisco Municipal Railway. |
Carolyn T. Sizemore, 5052 Vice President and Controller | Sizemore has served as Vice President and Controller of CSX and CSXT since April 2002. She is responsible for financial and regulatory reporting, freight billing and collections, payroll, for the Company’s 32,000 employees, accounts payable and various other accounting processes. Sizemore’s responsibilities during her 23-year25-year tenure with the Company have included roles in finance and audit-related areas including a variety of positions in accounting, finance strategies, budgets and performance analysis. |
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
CSX’s common stock is listed on the NYSE, which is its principal trading market, and is traded over-the-counter and on exchanges nationwide. The official trading symbol is “CSX.”
Description of Common and Preferred Stock
A total of 1.8 billion shares of common stock are authorized, of which 1,020,484,683991,590,969 shares were outstanding as of December 20122014. Each share is entitled to one vote in all matters requiring a vote of shareholders. There are no pre-emptive rights, which are privileges extended to select shareholders that would allow them to purchase additional shares before other members of the general public in the event of an offering. At January 25, 201323, 2015, the latest practicable date, there were 35,51731,684 common stock shareholders of record. The weighted average of common shares outstanding, which was used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, was approximately 1.01 billion as of December 28, 201226, 2014. (See Note 2, Earnings Per Share.)
A total of 25 million shares of preferred stock is authorized, none of which is currently outstanding.
The following table sets forth, for the quarters indicated, the dividends declared and the high and low share prices of CSX common stock.
| | | | | Quarter | | | Quarter | | |
| | | 1st | | 2nd | | 3rd | | 4th | | Year | 1st | | 2nd | | 3rd | | 4th | | Year |
| 2012 | |
| 2014 | | 2014 |
| Dividends | | $ | 0.12 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
| | $ | 0.54 |
| $ | 0.15 |
| | $ | 0.16 |
| | $ | 0.16 |
| | $ | 0.16 |
| | $ | 0.63 |
|
| Common Stock Price | | | |
| High | | $ | 23.71 |
| | $ | 23.02 |
| | $ | 23.49 |
| | $ | 21.76 |
| | $ | 23.71 |
| $ | 29.45 |
| | $ | 31.09 |
| | $ | 32.66 |
| | $ | 37.99 |
| | $ | 37.99 |
|
| Low | | $ | 19.99 |
| | $ | 19.88 |
| | $ | 20.65 |
| | $ | 18.88 |
| | $ | 18.88 |
| $ | 25.84 |
| | $ | 27.14 |
| | $ | 29.07 |
| | $ | 29.75 |
| | $ | 25.84 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2011 | |
| 2013 | | 2013 |
| Dividends | | $ | 0.09 |
| | $ | 0.12 |
| | $ | 0.12 |
| | $ | 0.12 |
| | $ | 0.45 |
| $ | 0.14 |
| | $ | 0.15 |
| | $ | 0.15 |
| | $ | 0.15 |
| | $ | 0.59 |
|
| Common Stock Price | | | |
| High | | $ | 26.81 |
| | $ | 26.50 |
| | $ | 27.06 |
| | $ | 23.14 |
| | $ | 27.06 |
| $ | 24.67 |
| | $ | 26.36 |
| | $ | 26.90 |
| | $ | 28.56 |
| | $ | 28.56 |
|
| Low | | $ | 21.37 |
| | $ | 24.08 |
| | $ | 17.69 |
| | $ | 17.83 |
| | $ | 17.69 |
| $ | 19.36 |
| | $ | 22.40 |
| | $ | 22.89 |
| | $ | 25.04 |
| | $ | 19.36 |
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Stock Performance Graph
The cumulative shareholder returns, assuming reinvestment of dividends, on $100 invested at December 31, 20072009 are illustrated on the graph below. The Company references the Standard & Poor 500 Stock Index (“S&P 500”), which is a registered trademark of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and the Dow Jones U.S. Transportation Average Index, which provide comparisons to a broad-based market index and other companies in the transportation industry. As shown in the graph, CSXsCSX's five-year stock returns significantly outpaced those of the S&P 500.
CSX Purchases of Equity Securities
CSX is required to disclose any purchases of its own common stock for the most recent quarter. CSX purchases its own shares for two primary reasons: (1) to further its goals under its share repurchase program and (2) to fund the Company’s contribution required to be paid in CSX common stock under a 401(k) plan whichthat covers certain union employees.
In 2012,April 2013, the Company announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program, which is expected to be completed by April 2015. Management's assessment of market conditions and other factors guides the timing and volume of repurchases. Future share repurchases are expected to be funded by cash on hand, cash generated from operations and debt issuances. During 2014 and 2013, CSX repurchased a total of $734$517 million,, or 3417 million shares, and $353 million, or 14 million shares, respectively, of common stock from the $2 billion share repurchase program announced in May 2011. As of December 28, 2012, the Company had completed all share repurchases under this program.
Share repurchase activity of $234$129 million for the fourth quarter 20122014 was as follows:
| | | | CSX Purchases of Equity Securities for the Quarter | | | CSX Purchases of Equity Securities for the Quarter | | |
Fourth Quarter (a) | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
| Beginning Balance | | | | | $ | 233,631,506 |
| | | | | $ | 259,283,292 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| October | 460,000 |
| $ | 21.23 |
| 460,000 |
| | 223,864,257 |
| 1,294,275 |
| $ | 32.09 |
| 1,293,900 |
| | 217,766,633 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| November | 10,986,995 |
| 20.38 |
| 10,986,995 |
| | — |
| 1,165,600 |
| 35.61 |
| 1,165,300 |
| | 176,267,691 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| December | — |
| — |
| — |
| | — |
| 1,258,600 |
| 36.26 |
| 1,258,600 |
| | 130,625,331 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Balance | 11,446,995 |
| $ | 20.41 |
| 11,446,995 |
| | $ | — |
| 3,718,475 |
| $ | 34.61 |
| 3,717,800 |
| | $ | 130,625,331 |
|
(a) Fourth quarter 20122014 consisted of the following fiscal periods: October (September 29, 201227, 2014 - October 26, 2012)24, 2014), November (October 27, 201225, 2014 - November 23, 2012)21, 2014), and December (November 24, 201222, 2014 - December 28, 2012)26, 2014).
Note: There were no share repurchases during fourth
(b) The difference of 675 shares between the "Total Number of Shares Repurchase" and the "Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs" for the quarter 2012represents shares purchased to fund the Company's contribution to a 401(k) plan that covers certain union employees.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Selected financial data related to the Company’s financial results for the last five fiscal years are listed below.
| | | | | | | Fiscal Years | | | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | (Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | (Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 |
| Financial Performance | Financial Performance | | | | | | | | | | | Financial Performance | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Revenue | | $ | 11,756 |
| | $ | 11,743 |
| | $ | 10,636 |
| | $ | 9,041 |
| | $ | 11,255 |
| Revenue | | $ | 12,669 |
| | $ | 12,026 |
| | $ | 11,763 |
| | $ | 11,795 |
| | $ | 10,636 |
|
| | | Expense | | 8,299 |
| | 8,325 |
| | 7,565 |
| | 6,771 |
| | 8,504 |
| Expense | | 9,056 |
| | 8,553 |
| | 8,299 |
| | 8,325 |
| | 7,565 |
|
| | | Operating Income | | $ | 3,457 |
| | $ | 3,418 |
| | $ | 3,071 |
| | $ | 2,270 |
| | $ | 2,751 |
| Operating Income | | $ | 3,613 |
| | $ | 3,473 |
| | $ | 3,464 |
| | $ | 3,470 |
| | $ | 3,071 |
|
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations (a) | Net Earnings from Continuing Operations (a) | | $ | 1,859 |
| | $ | 1,822 |
| | $ | 1,563 |
| | $ | 1,128 |
| | $ | 1,485 |
| Net Earnings from Continuing Operations (a) | | 1,927 |
| | 1,864 |
| | 1,863 |
| | 1,854 |
| | 1,563 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Operating Ratio | | 70.6 | % | | 70.9 | % | | 71.1 | % | | 74.9 | % | | 75.6 | % | Operating Ratio | | 71.5 | % | | 71.1 | % | | 70.6 | % | | 70.6 | % | | 71.1 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings Per Share: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings Per Share: | | Net Earnings Per Share: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | From Continuing Operations, Basic (a) | | $ | 1.79 |
| | $ | 1.68 |
| | $ | 1.37 |
| | $ | 0.96 |
| | $ | 1.23 |
| From Continuing Operations, Basic | | $ | 1.93 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 1.80 |
| | $ | 1.71 |
| | $ | 1.37 |
|
| | | From Continuing Operations, Assuming Dilution (a) | | 1.79 |
| | 1.67 |
| | 1.67 |
| | 0.95 |
| | 1.21 |
| From Continuing Operations, Assuming Dilution | | 1.92 |
| | 1.83 |
| | 1.79 |
| | 1.70 |
| | 1.35 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Average Common Shares Outstanding | | Average Common Shares Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Average Common Shares Outstanding | | 1,038 |
| | 1,083 |
| | 1,143 |
| | 1,176 |
| | 1,204 |
| Basic | | 1,001 |
| | 1,019 |
| | 1,038 |
| | 1,083 |
| | 1,143 |
|
| | | Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution | | 1,040 |
| | 1,089 |
| | 1,154 |
| | 1,187 |
| | 1,228 |
| Assuming Dilution | | 1,002 |
| | 1,019 |
| | 1,040 |
| | 1,089 |
| | 1,154 |
|
| Financial Position | Financial Position | | | | | | | | | | | Financial Position | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments | | $ | 1,371 |
| | $ | 1,306 |
| | $ | 1,346 |
| | $ | 1,090 |
| | $ | 745 |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments | | $ | 961 |
| | $ | 1,079 |
| | $ | 1,371 |
| | $ | 1,306 |
| | $ | 1,346 |
|
| | | Total Assets | | 30,571 |
| | 29,344 |
| | 28,026 |
| | 26,793 |
| | 26,154 |
| Total Assets | | 33,053 |
| | 31,782 |
| | 30,723 |
| | 29,491 |
| | 28,026 |
|
| | | Long-term Debt | | 9,052 |
| | 8,734 |
| | 8,051 |
| | 7,895 |
| | 7,512 |
| Long-term Debt | | 9,514 |
| | 9,022 |
| | 9,052 |
| | 8,734 |
| | 8,051 |
|
| | | Shareholders' Equity | | 9,002 |
| | 8,468 |
| | 8,700 |
| | 8,768 |
| | 7,985 |
| Shareholders' Equity | | 11,176 |
| | 10,504 |
| | 9,136 |
| | 8,598 |
| | 8,798 |
|
| | | Dividend Per Share | | $ | 0.54 |
| | $ | 0.45 |
| | $ | 0.33 |
| | $ | 0.29 |
| | $ | 0.26 |
| Dividend Per Share | | $ | 0.63 |
| | $ | 0.59 |
| | $ | 0.54 |
| | $ | 0.45 |
| | $ | 0.33 |
|
| Additional Data | Additional Data | | | | | | | | | | | Additional Data | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Capital Expenditures (b) | | $ | 2,341 |
| | $ | 2,297 |
| | $ | 1,840 |
| | $ | 1,586 |
| | $ | 1,784 |
| Capital Expenditures (a) | | $ | 2,449 |
| | $ | 2,313 |
| | $ | 2,341 |
| | $ | 2,297 |
| | $ | 1,840 |
|
| | | Employees -- Annual Averages | | 32,120 |
| | 31,344 |
| | 30,066 |
| | 30,202 |
| | 33,348 |
| Employees -- Annual Averages | | 31,511 |
| | 31,254 |
| | 32,120 |
| | 31,344 |
| | 30,066 |
|
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| (a) | In 2009, CSX sold the stock of a subsidiary that indirectly owned Greenbrier Hotel Corporation. This sale resulted in net income from discontinued operations of $15 million, or $0.01 per share, in 2009 and a net loss from discontinued operations of $130 million, or $0.11 per share, in 2008. |
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(b) | Capital expenditures include investments related to reimbursable public-private partnerships. These partnership investments of $166$8 million,, $102 $40 million, $166 million, $102 million and $15$15 million in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, are projects that are partially or wholly reimbursed to CSX through either government grants or other funding sources such as cash received from a property sale. These reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year; therefore, the timing of receipts may differ from the timing of the investment. See the capital expenditures table on page 4238 for additional information. |
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
CSX provides rail-based freight transportation services including traditional rail service, and the transport of intermodal containers and trailers as well as other transportation services such as rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations with its approximately 32,000 dedicated employees. The Company and the rail industry provide customers with access to an expansive and interconnected transportation network that plays a key role in North American commerce and is critical to the economic success and improved global competitiveness of the United States. This improved competitiveness is driven by lower natural gas prices, increased foreign labor costs and supply chain factors.
The rail industry benefits from this improved global competitiveness, continued economic growth and the expected continued growth in manufacturing is beneficial to the rail industry. Over the long-term, theshift towards more rail-based solutions. U.S. demand to move more goods by rail is expected to rise along with the need to reduce highway congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. CSX and freight railroads provide the most environmentally-efficientenvironmentally efficient and economical means to meet this growing demand. CSX can move a ton of freight approximatelyabout 450 miles on one gallon of fuel.diesel fuel, as trains are four times more fuel efficient than trucks on average. Shipping freight by rail also alleviates highway congestion. On average, trains are more fuel efficient than trucks as one rail car can move the equivalent of three truckloads.congestion, eases air pollution and saves energy.
CSX's network is positioned to reachreaches nearly two-thirds of Americans, who accountthe U.S. population, which accounts for the majority of the nation's consumption of goods. Through this network, the Company transports a diverse portfolio of commodities and products to meet the country's needs. These products range from agricultural goods, such as grains, to chemicals, automobiles, metals, building materials, paper, consumer products, and energy sources like coal, ethanol and crude oil. The Company categorizes these products into three primary lines of business: merchandise, intermodal and coal. CSX's transportation solutions connect industries and population centers across the United States with each other and with global markets bythrough access to over 70 port facilities whereby meeting the transportation needs of port facilities, energy producers, manufacturers, industrial producers, construction companies, farmers and feed mills, wholesalers and retailers and the United States armed forces.Armed Forces.
Operating Initiatives
To support long-term growth, CSX is focused on meeting customers’ needs while improving profitability. Several key operating initiatives have been implemented over the past several years that lay a foundation for meeting these objectives. The rebirth of the U.S. automotive industryoverall goal is sustained high customer service levels, which is in part achieved through a relentless focus on using advanced network modeling analytics and the development of new domestic energy sources have ledtools to increased volume in some ofcreate a disciplined, scheduled approach to designing and running CSX's merchandise markets, specifically in shipments of automobiles, frac sand, crude oil and pipe. The recent growth in U.S. manufacturing is largely due to an increase in foreign labor costs, as well as lower domestic energy prices resulting from the increase in the supply of natural gas. These, among other, economic and supply chain factors are encouraging manufacturers to expand or move production back to the United States.network. The Company continues to position itself to secure volume related to growth in these markets.identify the most efficient, cost-effective routes for CSXT customers' traffic while providing timely service with the fewest handlings and car miles possible.
Strategic Growth Initiatives
The CompanyThrough the Service Excellence initiative, CSX is focusingbuilding a culture that engages all employees and focuses on three key strategic growth initiatives relatedthe value delivered to intermodal, export coalcustomers through improved service. This initiative increases employee communication and an initiativedialogue to enhancehelp identify and resolve customer issues at the lowest level, improving the customer experience and allowing CSX to grow the business. This process involves engagement from all operating employees, as well as collaboration with sales and marketing employees and, ultimately, with the Company’s customers. Higher levels of customer service quality also known as Total Service Integration. The Company believes these opportunities will allow itand satisfaction support CSX’s ability to gain additional domesticprofitably grow the business by increasing customer retention, price sustainability and international volume, while improving service offerings to its customers in a cost-effective manner.asset utilization.
IntermodalIn addition, Total Service Integration (“TSI”) is intended to align operating capabilities with customers' needs to reduce loading and unloading times and create more capacity. TSI was first implemented on the unit train network, where it has successfully increased the average number of cars per train and improved asset utilization. CSX is implementing TSI for the carload network, which focuses on improving the “first and last mile” service experience for carload customers, providing a more consistent and reliable service product. The carload network is connected to more than 5,000 customer facilities and has a high degree of variability each day. New tools and technology are allowing the company to more effectively communicate with customers, not only providing the service the Company has promised to deliver but proactively notifying the customer of service status. Applying TSI to the carload network will improve service consistency for each merchandise shipper.
The Company'sFinally, Enterprise Asset Management (“EAM”) focuses on improving the utilization of the company’s most critical assets, namely, crews, locomotives, cars and track infrastructure. Projects are currently in place to deploy technology, improve processes and reduce unproductive time. Because the railroad is an asset intensive industry, EAM helps reduce the overall expense associated with asset ownership by monitoring the overall condition of equipment, helping proactively schedule maintenance, increasing utilization and also effectively managing the investment required for new or replacement assets. By improving asset utilization, CSX expects to sustain long-term operating efficiencies and reduce future capital expenditures associated with asset replacement.
In summary, these initiatives are designed to improve service levels in a cost effective manner and enhance the reliability of rail transportation. These improvements to operational processes, customer communication and service are better aligning CSX's operating capabilities with customers' needs and are enabling the Company to capitalize on the growth opportunities described below.
Strategic Growth Opportunities
Intermodal
CSX’s intermodal business is an economical environmentally-friendlyand environmentally friendly alternative to transporting freight on highways via truck. CSX’s intermodal network connects all major population centers east of the Mississippi River and is over 90% cleared for the use of double-stack (two containers high) intermodal movements. This positions the Company to capture a significant share of the incremental domestic intermodal market opportunity, estimated at nine million truckloads in the eastern United States that move over 550 miles. The Company’s highway-to-rail initiatives assist in capturing this traffic and also help customers identify conversion opportunities for both domestic moves and the U.S. portion of international moves.
CSX is capitalizing on this opportunity byalso building new terminals and increasing network capacity to broaden its market presence in key growth areas. The Company's Northwest Ohio intermodal terminal, which became operationalstarted operations in 2011 and was expanded in 2014, is part of CSX'sthe National Gateway initiativeInitiative discussed below. This high-capacity terminal expands service offerings to customers, improves market access to and from east coast ports, and consumption centersreduces interchanges in Chicago and enhances the fluidity of the network. During 2012,2014, the Company completed construction of new intermodalopened terminals in Louisville, KentuckyWinter Haven, FL and Worcester, Massachusetts and completed major terminal expansion projects in Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbus, Ohio. In addition, theQuebec, Canada. The Company beganexpects to begin construction on a new terminal near Pittsburgh, PA in 2015 enhancing the Company’s intermodal terminal in Winter Haven, Florida this year. These projects further enhance the Company's intermodal offeringreach and support the growth the Company experiencedsupporting future growth.
Illinois Basin Coal Shift
Energy markets have shifted over the lastpast few years.
Export Coal
Economic expansion in China, Indiayears and Brazil and other developing countries has generated a growth cycle in export coal demand. Over the long term, demand for coal in these countries is expectedcontinue to remain high due to rising consumption as they become more urbanized, which is increasing the need for electric power generation and steel production. These increases in global coal demand are likely to be met by shipments from coal producing countries, including the U.S, which has abundant coal deposits.evolve. In addition to the Company's ready access to large U.S. coal suppliers and multiple port facilities, CSX continues to enhance the capacity and operating efficiencyspite of its export coal network, which favorably positions the Company to capitalize on this growth opportunity. In the long term, this export coal demand is expected to partially offset declines in domestic utility coal volume that has resulted fromconsumption over the last few years, CSX coal volumes have recently grown as a result of colder winter weather. In the longer term, downward pressure on domestic coal volumes could resume as the result of increasingly stringent proposed environmental regulations and continued low natural gas prices and environmental regulation. Although the Company expects long-term growthprices. In addition, mining economics are causing a shift from Central Appalachian coal to thermal coal in the export coal market, Illinois Basin and the Powder River Basin. To capitalize on these shifts, CSX continues to enhance its network to support these changes, such as adding sidings (track which enables trains on the same line to pass) and increasing yard capacity.
Export Coal
CSX export trafficcoal volume and pricing will beis subject to a high degree of volatility as a result of changes in the global economy, and competition from foreign coal producers.
Total Service Integration
CSX's Total Service Integration (“TSI”) initiative supportsproducers and regulatory shifts. Over the past few years, CSX has capitalized on the global coal demand in both steel manufacturing and power generation. Currently, both global thermal and metallurgical coal prices are low due to oversupply, but CSX sees long-term growth through improved service, optimized train size,in global demand as developing countries become more urbanized. The Company remains opportunistic based on the global markets and increased asset utilization for unit train shipments from originthe resulting level of demand. In addition to destination. Building on this momentum,the Company’s ready access to large U.S. coal suppliers and multiple port facilities, CSX is now focusing on another initiativeexpects to continue to enhance service quality for customers who ship by the carload. This program, TSI Carload, focuses where the customer is impacted most - during the first and last mileoperating efficiency of service. These enhancements aim to improve service levels and reliability of rail transportation over other modes of transportation. These improvements to operational processes, customer communication and service are better aligning CSX's operating capabilities with customers' needs and enablingits export coal network which will favorably position the Company to capitalize on growth as it is made available.
New Energy Markets
The ongoing surge in shale drilling for the extraction of oil and natural gas has created the opportunity for CSX to serve new energy markets such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gases (“LPG”), frac sand and other related materials. For example, CSX is capitalizing on the opportunity to move the growing supply of crude oil from the new domestic oil fields, particularly those located in the Bakken Shale region of North Dakota, to customers at eastern refineries. This service also provides greater flexibility in source locations as compared to pipelines.
CSX’s LPG market is also benefiting from drilling in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia within the Utica shale region. Midstream energy companies, which are involved in the transportation, storage and wholesale of refined petroleum products, are taking advantage of the abundance of inexpensive wet gas with newly constructed gas processing plants (or “fractionators”) in the region. Rail will also play a vital role in moving LPG products from the fractionators to the market.
CSX’s frac sand market (a key input in the drilling process) has also expanded rapidly over the last few years. The Company has invested in new operating capacity, such as railcars and terminals, to accommodate this growth, which has been concentrated mainly in the region of the Utica shale and the western Marcellus shale (which covers most of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia). The CSX network not only provides access to many frac sand transload terminals located near the drilling activity but also offers the advantage of CSX-direct routes from several key sand producing regions to the frac sand terminals.
Over the longer term, the improved energy supply outlook for the U.S. will create a sustainable competitive advantage for domestic chemical producers and generate additional growth opportunities described above. During 2012,for rail. Since natural gas is the primary component in the production of a wide range of petrochemicals, the supply growth and the resulting lower prices have now placed the U.S. amongst the lowest cost production regions in the world. This increased competitiveness is sparking significant investment in new U.S. chemical industry capacity for the first time in more than a decade. CSX implemented new technology and processesis well-positioned to provide customers with proactive and transparent communications. These tools include real time notifications of departures and work to be completed, proactive alerts for cars that may be delayed and notices for work that will not be performed.participate in this growing chemical business over the next several years.
Public-Private Partnerships
Expanding capacity on U.S. rail networks provides substantial public benefits including job creation, increased business activity at U.S. ports, reduced highway congestion and lower air emissions. Therefore, CSX and its government partners are jointly working jointly to invest in multi-year rail infrastructure projects such as the National Gateway.Gateway. This initiative is a public-private partnership which will increase intermodal capacity and create substantial environmental and efficiency advantages by clearing key corridors between Mid-Atlanticmid-Atlantic ports and the Midwest for double-stack intermodal trains.
As part of the National Gateway project, CSX is engagedexpects to break ground on the modernization of the Virginia Avenue Tunnel in another major partnership initiativeWashington, D.C. in 2015.This project will improve the flow of freight traffic through the District of Columbia and will eliminate a rail-traffic bottleneck that also impacts commuter and passenger trains in the region. The new structure will provide double-stack train clearances in Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Going forward, CSX will continue to explore other opportunities to partner with the Commonwealthpublic sector to maximize the many public benefits of Massachusetts to expand freight and commuter rail service. This partnership provided an expanded intermodal terminal footprint, relocation of bulk commodity operations and double-stack intermodal clearance from Worcester to the New York state line. In 2012, CSX sold its corridor between Boston and Worcester to the Commonwealth to allow increased commuter rail service while retaining the right to utilize this corridor for freight service.
CSX entered into a transaction with the state of Florida in 2011 to help alleviate highway congestion through a new commuter rail operation, known as SunRail. CSX sold a portion of its track to the state of Florida for its new commuter rail and will invest the proceeds in additional freight rail capacity and infrastructure within the state.rail.
Balanced Approach to Cash Deployment
CSX remains highly committed to delivering value to shareholders through a balanced approach to deploying cash that includes investments in the business, dividend growth and share repurchases. In 2012,2014, the Company invested $2.3$2.4 billion to further enhance the capacity, quality, safety and flexibility of its network. Included in this amount is $166 million of investments related to reimbursable public-private partnerships where reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year. In addition, CSX continues to return value to its shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. During 2014, the Company announced a 7 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.16 per common share. The Company has increased its quarterly cash dividend 1012 times over the last seven year periodnine years which represents a 3327 percent compounded annual growth rate. In 2012,Also in 2014, CSX continued share repurchases under its $1 billion program which began in 2013 and is expected to be completed a $2in 2015 based on market and business decisions. CSX repurchased $517 million, or 17 million shares, during 2014 under this program. Since 2006, CSX has repurchased 493 million shares (adjusted for stock splits) for $8.8 billion, share repurchase authority that was announced in 2011. While delivering shareholder value throughwhich represents about one-half of total shares outstanding. As part of this balanced approach, to cash deployment, the Company remainsis committed to an improving investment grademaintaining a credit profile.profile consistent with a BBB+ rating by Standard & Poor’s and a Baa1 rating by Moody’s Investment Services.
In summary, theseSummary
These operating initiatives, strategic initiativesgrowth areas, long-term investments and long-term investmentsshareholder returns discussed above provide a foundation for volume growth, and productivity improvement, enhanced customer service and continued advancements in the safety and reliability of operations. To continue these types of investments, the Company must be able to operate in an environment in which it can generate adequate returns and drive shareholder value. CSX will continue to advocate for a fair and balanced regulatory environment to ensure that the value of the Company's rail service would be reflected in any potential new legislation or policies.
2012 HIGHLIGHTS
Operating income increased 1% to $3.5 billion and the operating ratio improved 30 basis points to 70.6%. Both improved on the strength of efficiency gains and resource adjustments.
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| | | Fiscal Years |
| (in Thousands) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 |
| Volume | | 6,409 |
| | 6,476 |
| | 6,384 |
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| (in Millions) | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | 11,756 |
| | $ | 11,743 |
| | $ | 10,636 |
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| Expense | | 8,299 |
| | 8,325 |
| | 7,565 |
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| Operating Income | | $ | 3,457 |
| | $ | 3,418 |
| | $ | 3,071 |
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| Operating Ratio | | 70.6 | % | | 70.9 | % | | 71.1 | % |
In 2012, revenue was slightly higher year-over-year despite lower volume. Volume decreased 1% from prior year as lower coal shipments were partially offset by growth in intermodal and automotive volume. Pricing gains and higher fuel recovery drove increases in revenue per unit in all markets.
Expenses were lower when compared to prior year for several reasons. Real estate gains as well as lower incentive compensation and cost savings from crew labor efficiencies and lower volume reduced expenses. These decreases were offset by higher depreciation and inflation-related costs.
For additional information, refer to Results of Operations discussed on pages 33 through 36.
In addition to the financial highlights described above, the Company measures and reports safety and service performance. The Company strives for continuous improvement in these measures through training, initiatives and investment. For example, the Company's safety and train accident prevention programs rely on broad employee involvement. The programs utilize operating rules training, compliance measurement, root cause analysis and communication that are intended to create a safer environment for employees and the public. Continued capital investment in the Company's assets, including track, bridges, signals, equipment and detection technology also supports safety performance.
The Company routinely collaborates with the FRA and industry organizations as well as federal, state and local governments on the development and implementation of safety programs and initiatives. For example, CSX, Operation Lifesaver, Inc., the U.S. Department of Transportation and other major railroads from across the country have partnered in the Common Sense campaign to reduce the number of injuries and deaths around tracks and trains. In addition to these initiatives, CSXT also has an ongoing public safety program to clear-cut trees and vegetation at public passive highway-rail intersections (crossings with no flashing lights or gates) to improve the public's ability to discern rail hazards.
At CSX, operational success is built on employee commitment to customer service while at the same time maintaining a constant focus on safety. In 2012, both key safety measures improved significantly versus the previous year. The FRA reportable personal injury frequency index improved by 26 percent year over year to a record low of 0.69, showing extraordinary employee dedication to the Company's safety initiative. The reported FRA train accident frequency rate improved 18 percent year over year to 1.98.
Network reliability and service metrics showed strong improvements during 2012. On-time originations improved 24 percent to a record 89 percent, and on-time arrivals improved 29 percent to 80 percent. Average train velocity increased 10 percent to 22.7 miles per hour, while dwell improved 8 percent to 23.7 hours.
Operating Statistics2014 (Estimated)HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Fiscal Years | | |
| | 2012 | | 2011 | | Improvement |
| Safety and | | FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index | 0.69 |
| | 0.93 |
| | 26 | % |
| Service | | | | | | | |
| Measurements | | FRA Train Accident Rate | 1.98 |
| | 2.41 |
| | 18 | % |
| | | On-Time Train Originations | 89 | % | | 72 | % | | 24 | % |
| | | On-Time Destination Arrivals | 80 | % | | 62 | % | | 29 | % |
| | | Dwell | 23.7 |
| | 25.9 |
| | 8 | % |
| | | Cars-On-Line | 189,994 |
| | 206,432 |
| | 8 | % |
| | | Train Velocity | 22.7 |
| | 20.6 |
| | 10 | % |
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| | | | | | | | (Decrease) |
| Resources | | Route Miles | 20,741 |
| | 20,821 |
| | — | % |
| | | Locomotives (owned and long-term leased) | 4,178 |
| | 4,126 |
| | 1 | % |
| | | Freight Cars (owned and long-term leased) | 69,419 |
| | 68,665 |
| | 1 | % |
Definitions• Revenue of $12.7 billion increased $643 million or 5% year over year driven by 6% volume growth across nearly all markets.
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index – Number• Expenses of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours.$9.1 billion increased $503 million or 6% year over year primarily as a result of volume-related costs, inflation and network performance costs.
FRA Train Accident Rate – Number• Operating income of FRA-reportable train accidents per$3.6 billion increased $140 million train-miles.or 4%.
On-Time Train Originations – Percent• Operating ratio of scheduled road trains that depart the origin yard on-time or ahead of schedule.71.5% increased 40 basis points from 71.1%.
On-Time Destination Arrivals – PercentEarnings per diluted share of scheduled road trains that arrive at the destination yard on-time to two hours late (30 minutes for intermodal trains)$1.92 increased $0.09 or 5%.
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| | Fiscal Years |
| (in Thousands) | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Volume | 6,922 |
| | 6,539 |
| | 6,409 |
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| (in Millions) | | | | | |
| Revenue | $ | 12,669 |
| | $ | 12,026 |
| | $ | 11,763 |
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| Expense | 9,056 |
| | 8,553 |
| | 8,299 |
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| Operating Income | $ | 3,613 |
| | $ | 3,473 |
| | $ | 3,464 |
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| Operating Ratio | 71.5 | % | | 71.1 | % | | 70.6 | % |
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| Earnings per diluted share | $ | 1.92 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 1.79 |
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Dwell – Average amount of time in hours between car arrival at and departure from the yard. It does not include cars moving through the yard on the same train.
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For additional information, refer to Results of Operations discussed on pages 28 to 35. |
Cars-On-Line – An average count of all cars on the network (does not include locomotives, cabooses, trailers, containers or maintenance equipment).
Train Velocity – Average train speed between terminals in miles per hour (does not include locals, yard jobs, work trains or passenger trains).
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP Measure)
Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under SEC Regulation G, Disclosure of Non-GAAP Measures. Management believes that free cash flow is useful to investors as it is important in evaluating the Company’s financial performance. More specifically, free cash flow measures cash generated by the business after reinvestment. This measure represents cash available for both equity and bond investors to be used for dividends, share repurchases or principle reduction on outstanding debt. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than a substitute for, cash provided by operating activities. Free cash flow is calculated by using net cash from operations and adjusting for property additions and certain other investing activities. As described below, free cash flow before dividends decreased$601increased $24 million year over year to $721 million.$919 million. The primary reasonsreason for the decreaseincrease in free cash flow from the previousprior year are higher payments for income taxes as well as payments relatedis primarily due to the ratificationfollowing:
Higher operating income of labor agreements and a pension contribution.$140 million
Lower taxes paid of $83 million
Partially offsetting these increases were higher property additions of $136 million
The following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities (GAAP measure) to free cash flow (non-GAAP measure).
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| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
(Dollars in Millions) | | Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 2,946 |
| | $ | 3,491 |
| | $ | 3,261 |
| $ | 3,343 |
| | $ | 3,267 |
| | $ | 2,946 |
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Property additions (a) | | (2,341 | ) | | (2,297 | ) | | (1,840 | ) | (2,449 | ) | | (2,313 | ) | | (2,341 | ) |
| Proceeds from property dispositions | | 186 |
| | 240 |
| | 108 |
| 62 |
| | 53 |
| | 186 |
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| Other investing activities | | (70 | ) | | (112 | ) | | (80 | ) | (37 | ) | | (112 | ) | | (70 | ) |
| Free Cash Flow (before payment of dividends) | | $ | 721 |
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| $ | 1,322 |
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| $ | 1,449 |
| $ | 919 |
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| $ | 895 |
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| $ | 721 |
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| (a) | Property additions include investments related to reimbursable public-private partnerships. These partnership investments of $166$8 million,, $102 $40 million and $15$166 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012 2011 and 2010,respectively, are projects that are partially or wholly reimbursed to CSX through either government grants or other funding sources such as cash received from a property sale. These reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year; therefore the timing of receipts may differ from the timing of the investment. |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
2014 vs. 2013 Results of Operations
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| | 2014 | | 2013 | | $ Change | | % Change |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | $ | 12,669 |
| | $ | 12,026 |
| | $ | 643 |
| | 5 | % |
| Expense | | | | | | | |
| Labor and Fringe | 3,377 |
| | 3,138 |
| | (239 | ) | | (8 | ) |
| Materials, Supplies and Other | 2,484 |
| | 2,275 |
| | (209 | ) | | (9 | ) |
| Fuel | 1,616 |
| | 1,656 |
| | 40 |
| | 2 |
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| Depreciation | 1,151 |
| | 1,104 |
| | (47 | ) | | (4 | ) |
| Equipment and Other Rents | 428 |
| | 380 |
| | (48 | ) | | (13 | ) |
| Total Expense | 9,056 |
| | 8,553 |
| | (503 | ) | | (6 | ) |
| Operating Income | 3,613 |
| | 3,473 |
| | 140 |
| | 4 |
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| Interest Expense | (545 | ) | | (562 | ) | | 17 |
| | 3 |
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| Other Income - Net | (24 | ) | | 11 |
| | (35 | ) | | (318 | ) |
| Income Tax Expense | (1,117 | ) | | (1,058 | ) | | (59 | ) | | (6 | ) |
| Net Earnings | $ | 1,927 |
| | $ | 1,864 |
| | $ | 63 |
| | 3 |
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| Earnings Per Diluted Share: | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | $ | 1.92 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 0.09 |
| | 5 | % |
| Operating Ratio | 71.5 | % | | 71.1 | % | | | | (40) bps |
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Volume and Revenue (Unaudited) |
| Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars) |
| | Volume | | Revenue | | Revenue Per Unit |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | % Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | % Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | % Change |
| Agricultural | | | | | | |
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| Agricultural Products | 419 |
| | 390 |
| | 7 | % | | $ | 1,130 |
| | $ | 1,013 |
| | 12 | % | | $ | 2,697 |
| | $ | 2,597 |
| | 4 | % |
| Phosphates and Fertilizers | 330 |
| | 327 |
| | 1 |
| | 534 |
| | 527 |
| | 1 |
| | 1,618 |
| | 1,612 |
| | — |
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| Food and Consumer | 94 |
| | 96 |
| | (2 | ) | | 265 |
| | 269 |
| | (1 | ) | | 2,819 |
| | 2,802 |
| | 1 |
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| Industrial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Chemicals | 620 |
| | 532 |
| | 17 |
| | 2,178 |
| | 1,896 |
| | 15 |
| | 3,513 |
| | 3,564 |
| | (1 | ) |
| Automotive | 435 |
| | 432 |
| | 1 |
| | 1,213 |
| | 1,217 |
| | — |
| | 2,789 |
| | 2,817 |
| | (1 | ) |
| Metals | 276 |
| | 262 |
| | 5 |
| | 701 |
| | 644 |
| | 9 |
| | 2,540 |
| | 2,458 |
| | 3 |
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| Housing and Construction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Forest Products | 307 |
| | 298 |
| | 3 |
| | 819 |
| | 775 |
| | 6 |
| | 2,668 |
| | 2,601 |
| | 3 |
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| Minerals | 293 |
| | 275 |
| | 7 |
| | 459 |
| | 432 |
| | 6 |
| | 1,567 |
| | 1,571 |
| | — |
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| Waste and Equipment | 158 |
| | 150 |
| | 5 |
| | 309 |
| | 264 |
| | 17 |
| | 1,956 |
| | 1,760 |
| | 11 |
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| Total Merchandise | 2,932 |
| | 2,762 |
| | 6 |
| | 7,608 |
| | 7,037 |
| | 8 |
| | 2,595 |
| | 2,548 |
| | 2 |
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| Coal | 1,262 |
| | 1,195 |
| | 6 |
| | 2,849 |
| | 2,895 |
| | (2 | ) | | 2,258 |
| | 2,423 |
| | (7 | ) |
| Intermodal | 2,728 |
| | 2,582 |
| | 6 |
| | 1,790 |
| | 1,697 |
| | 5 |
| | 656 |
| | 657 |
| | — |
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| Other | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 422 |
| | 397 |
| | 6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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| Total | 6,922 |
| | 6,539 |
| | 6 | % | | $ | 12,669 |
| | $ | 12,026 |
| | 5 | % | | $ | 1,830 |
| | $ | 1,839 |
| | — | % |
2014 vs. 2013 Results of Operations
Revenue
Volume increased 6% year over year with growth across most markets. Revenue increased by 5% year over year driven by this broad-based volume growth.
Merchandise
Agricultural
Agricultural Products - Volume growth was driven by increased shipments of grain and ethanol. A combined record corn and soybean crop in 2013 led to higher grain shipments and reduced U.S. corn prices resulting in increased ethanol production in 2014.
Phosphates and Fertilizers - Volume growth was driven by increased shipments of finished fertilizer products to replenish inventories and phosphate rock shipments due to capacity at a customer facility returning to normal levels.
Food and Consumer - Volume declined due to lower shipments of canned goods and rice. The decline in canned goods was driven by market losses, while rice shipments were lower as customers substituted lower-priced corn. This decline was partially offset by growth in alcoholic beverage shipments due to a customer’s gain in market share.
Industrial
Chemicals - Volume growth was driven by an increase in energy-related shipments that included crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and frac sand. The rise in crude oil shipments to East Coast refineries was due to increased supply of low-cost crude oil from shale drilling activity.
Automotive - Volume increased as North American light vehicle production grew, but rail equipment shortages due to network performance in early 2014 tempered this growth.
Metals - Volume growth was driven by an increase in sheet steel shipments due to growth in automotive production and market gains.
Housing and Construction
Forest Products -Volume increased due to increased shipments of building products and pulpboard. Building products was driven by the continued recovery in the residential housing market. Pulpboard shipments increased due to modal conversions and inventory replenishments that resulted from reduced production late last year.
Minerals - Volume growth was driven by increased shipments of aggregates (which include crushed stone, sand and gravel) and salt. Aggregates was driven by the continued recovery in construction activity, while salt shipments grew due to increased application of road salt and inventory replenishment as a result of the severe winter weather in early 2014.
Waste and Equipment - Volume increased due to growth in machinery shipments of wind energy components and municipal solid waste shipments from a new service offering to a customer location. This growth was partially offset by lower industrial waste shipments due to the completion of one-time remediation projects.
Coal
Domestic volume increased due to higher shipments attributable to higher natural gas prices, marketplace gains and utilities replenishing stockpiles. This growth was partially offset by a decrease in export coal as a result of softening global market conditions.
Intermodal
Domestic volume increased as a result of growth with existing customers and continued success with highway-to-rail conversions. International volume also increased due to growth with customers in global container shipments moving to inland destinations.
Other
Other revenue increased primarily due to higher incidental revenue associated with higher volume partially offset by decline in revenue from customers who did not meet minimum contractual volumes.
Expense
In 2014, total expenses increased $503 million, or 6%, compared to prior year. Descriptions of each expense category as well as significant year-over-year changes are described below.
Labor and Fringe expenses include employee wages and related payroll taxes, health and welfare costs, pension, other post-retirement benefits and incentive compensation. These expenses increased $239 million primarily due to the following items:
Volume-related costs were $71 million higher primarily due to increased workforce levels to capture strong customer demand.
Inflation was $67 million higher.
Labor costs were $49 million higher due to overtime and relief crews associated with weather disruptions earlier in the year and efforts to improve network performance.
An initial charge for $39 million was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2014 as a result of an initiative to reduce the management workforce.
Labor costs were $30 million higher due to an amended locomotive maintenance service agreement where CSX now provides oversight of the labor force. Outside service costs shifted from materials, supplies and other to labor and fringe. Overall expense is neutral for the year.
Other costs were $17 million lower primarily due to reduced pension costs and incentive compensation costs that reflect lower award payments.
Materials, Supplies and Otherexpenses consist primarily of contracted services to maintain infrastructure and equipment, terminal services at automotive facilities and professional services. This category also includes costs related to materials, travel, casualty claims, environmental remediation, train accidents, property and sales tax, utilities and other items. Total materials, supplies and other expenses increased$209 million primarily driven by the following:
Prior year real estate gains were $85 million. No gains were recognized in the current year.
Volume-related costs rose $58 million primarily due to increased resource levels in response to the 6% volume growth to help capture strong customer demand.
Utilities, materials and foreign locomotive costs were $44 million higher in response to weather-related service challenges earlier in the year and efforts to improve network performance.
Inflation was $39 million higher.
Risk-related costs increased by $13 million due to higher derailments earlier in the year, which reflect the increase in the FRA train accident frequency rate.
Partially offsetting these increases was the amended locomotive maintenance agreement which shifted $30 million to labor and fringe as referenced above.
Fuel expense includes locomotive diesel fuel as well as non-locomotive fuel. This expense is driven by the market price and locomotive consumption of diesel fuel. Fuel expense decreased $40 million driven by the following:
Average fuel price per gallon decreased $0.22 to $2.95 per gallon versus the prior year which reduced expenses by $112 million.
Improved efficiency reduced expenses by $19 million.
Volume-related costs were $99 million higher.
Other fuel savings were $8 million.
Depreciation expense primarily relates to recognizing the costs of a capital asset, such as locomotives, railcars and track structure, over its useful life. This expense is impacted primarily by the capital expenditures made each year. Depreciation expense increased $47 million primarily due to a larger asset base.
Equipment and Other includes rent paid for freight cars owned by other railroads or private companies, net of rents received by CSXT for use of its equipment. This category of expenses also includes lease expenses for locomotives, railcars, containers and trailers, offices and other rentals. These expenses increased $48 million driven by the following:
Car hire costs were $31 million higher due to volume, longer car cycle times and network performance.
Inflation resulted in $18 million of additional costs related to rates on automotive, intermodal and coal cars.
Other costs improved $1 million.
Interest expense decreased $17 million to $545 million primarily due to lower average interest rates partially offset by higher average debt balances.
Other (expense) income - net decreased $35 million to an expense of $24 million primarily due to an increase in estimated environmental cleanup costs of $17 million related to non-operating activities as well as costs of $16 million associated with the early redemption of long-term debt.
Income tax expense increased $59 million to $1.1 billion primarily due to higher earnings partially offset by favorable state legislative changes.
Net earningsincreased $63 million to $1.9 billion, and earnings per diluted share increased $0.09 to $1.92 due to the factors mentioned above. Lower average shares outstanding also had a positive impact on earnings per diluted share.
2013 vs. 2012 Results of Operations
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| | Fiscal Years | | | | |
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | $ Change | | % Change |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | $ | 12,026 |
| | $ | 11,763 |
| | $ | 263 |
| | 2 | % |
| Expense | | | | | | | |
| Labor and Fringe | 3,138 |
| | 3,020 |
| | (118 | ) | | (4 | ) |
| Materials, Supplies and Other | 2,275 |
| | 2,156 |
| | (119 | ) | | (6 | ) |
| Fuel | 1,656 |
| | 1,672 |
| | 16 |
| | 1 |
|
| Depreciation | 1,104 |
| | 1,059 |
| | (45 | ) | | (4 | ) |
| Equipment and Other Rents | 380 |
| | 392 |
| | 12 |
| | 3 |
|
| Total Expense | 8,553 |
| | 8,299 |
| | (254 | ) | | (3 | ) |
| Operating Income | 3,473 |
| | 3,464 |
| | 9 |
| | — |
|
| Interest Expense | (562 | ) | | (566 | ) | | 4 |
| | 1 |
|
| Other Income - Net | 11 |
| | 73 |
| | (62 | ) | | (85 | ) |
| Income Tax Expense | (1,058 | ) | | (1,108 | ) | | 50 |
| | 5 |
|
| Net Earnings | $ | 1,864 |
| | $ | 1,863 |
| | $ | 1 |
| | — |
|
| Earnings Per Diluted Share: | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 1.79 |
| | $ | 0.04 |
| | 2 | % |
| Operating Ratio | 71.1 | % | | 70.6 | % | | | | (50) bps |
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| Volume and Revenue (Unaudited) |
| Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars) |
| | Volume | | Revenue | | Revenue Per Unit |
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | % Change | | 2013 | | 2012 | | % Change | | 2013 | | 2012 | | % Change |
| Agricultural | | | | | | |
| | |
| Agricultural Products | 390 |
| | 394 |
| | (1 | )% | | $ | 1,013 |
| | $ | 1,007 |
| | 1 | % | | $ | 2,597 |
| | $ | 2,556 |
| | 2 | % |
| Phosphates and Fertilizers | 327 |
| | 321 |
| | 2 |
| | 527 |
| | 512 |
| | 3 |
| | 1,612 |
| | 1,595 |
| | 1 |
|
| Food and Consumer | 96 |
| | 100 |
| | (4 | ) | | 269 |
| | 273 |
| | (1 | ) | | 2,802 |
| | 2,730 |
| | 3 |
|
| Industrial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| Chemicals | 532 |
| | 471 |
| | 13 |
| | 1,896 |
| | 1,682 |
| | 13 |
| | 3,564 |
| | 3,571 |
| | — |
|
| Automotive | 432 |
| | 425 |
| | 2 |
| | 1,217 |
| | 1,154 |
| | 5 |
| | 2,817 |
| | 2,715 |
| | 4 |
|
| Metals | 262 |
| | 263 |
| | — |
| | 644 |
| | 635 |
| | 1 |
| | 2,458 |
| | 2,414 |
| | 2 |
|
| Housing and Construction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| Minerals | 275 |
| | 270 |
| | 2 |
| | 432 |
| | 409 |
| | 6 |
| | 1,571 |
| | 1,515 |
| | 4 |
|
| Waste and Equipment | 150 |
| | 138 |
| | 9 |
| | 264 |
| | 262 |
| | 1 |
| | 1,760 |
| | 1,899 |
| | (7 | ) |
| Forest Products | 298 |
| | 286 |
| | 4 |
| | 775 |
| | 722 |
| | 7 |
| | 2,601 |
| | 2,524 |
| | 3 |
|
| Total Merchandise | 2,762 |
| | 2,668 |
| | 4 |
| | 7,037 |
| | 6,656 |
| | 6 |
| | 2,548 |
| | 2,495 |
| | 2 |
|
| Coal | 1,195 |
| | 1,290 |
| | (7 | ) | | 2,895 |
| | 3,190 |
| | (9 | ) | | 2,423 |
| | 2,473 |
| | (2 | ) |
| Intermodal | 2,582 |
| | 2,451 |
| | 5 |
| | 1,697 |
| | 1,594 |
| | 6 |
| | 657 |
| | 650 |
| | 1 |
|
| Other | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 397 |
| | 323 |
| | 23 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Total | 6,539 |
| | 6,409 |
| | 2 | % | | $ | 12,026 |
| | $ | 11,763 |
| | 2 | % | | $ | 1,839 |
| | $ | 1,835 |
| | — | % |
2013 vs. 2012 Results of Operations
Revenue
Volume increased 2% year-over-year as growth in merchandise and intermodal more than offset lower coal volume. Total revenue increased by 2% year-over-year driven by this volume growth, pricing gains across most markets offset by negative mix.
Merchandise
Agricultural
Agricultural Products - Volume declined due to a reduction in shipments of feed grain and ethanol. Feed grain shipments were impacted by low supplier inventories caused by 2012’s drought and increased competition from imports. Ethanol shipments declined as a result of increased competition from imports, lower production and competitive losses.
Phosphates and Fertilizers - Volume growth was driven by the reopening of a customer mine that led to more short haul phosphates shipments that were previously sourced from an origin not located on CSX’s network.
Food and Consumer - Volume declined due to a reduction in shipments of refrigerated products and alcoholic beverages. The decline in refrigerated products volume was driven by lower potato shipments as a result of more normalized production levels compared to the above-average yields in the prior year, while the decline in alcoholic beverages was primarily driven by a consolidation within a customer’s distribution network that resulted in lower shipments for CSX.
Industrial
Chemicals - Volume growth was driven by an increase in energy-related shipments that included crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") and frac sand. The rise in crude oil shipments was due to increased supply of low-cost crude from shale drilling activity, resulting in new shipments to east coast refineries.
Automotive - Finished vehicle shipments increased as North American light vehicle production grew year-over-year. This increase was partially offset by competitive losses in both automotive parts and finished vehicles.
Metals - Volume was flat as a reduction in steel sheet shipments was offset by growth in aluminum products and steel plates. The reduction in shipments of steel sheet, which is used in automotive manufacturing, was driven by competitive losses, mill closures and source shifts. Shipments of aluminum product, which is used in a variety of products like packaging and construction, increased due to modal conversions. Shipments of steel plate, which is used in a wide range of end markets including construction, structural and energy applications, increased in support of continued growth in energy-related markets.
Housing and Construction
Forest Products - Volume growth was led by an increase in building products due to the continued recovery of the residential housing market.
Minerals - Volume growth was led by an increase in salt shipments due to modal conversions, new customer distribution terminals and inventory replenishment from more severe winter weather in early 2013 that resulted in more application of salt to roads.
Waste and Equipment - Volume growth was led by waste shipments which were driven by an increase in construction debris due to the continued recovery in construction activity and large scale remediation projects.
Coal
Export declines were driven by decreased shipments of U.S. thermal coal, as a result of global oversupply and lower coal prices. Shipments of domestic coal declined due to continued low natural gas prices and utility stockpiles above target levels.
Intermodal
Domestic volume growth was driven by continued success with highway-to-rail conversions, growth with existing customers, and service product enhancements. International volume increased due to strength with existing customers and the cycling of disruptions resulting from Hurricane Sandy in the prior year.
Other
Other revenue increased primarily due to higher revenue from customers who did not meet minimum contractual volumes.
Expenses
In 2013, total expenses increased $254 million, or 3%, compared to prior year. Descriptions of each expense category as well as significant year-over-year changes are described below.
Labor and Fringe expenses include employee wages and related payroll taxes, health and welfare costs, pension, other post-retirement benefits and incentive compensation. These expenses increased $118 million primarily due to the following items:
Incentive compensation costs were $89 million higher reflecting higher expected award payouts.
Inflation increased expenses $61 million.
Partially offsetting these increases were labor and other costs which decreased $32 million primarily related to improvements in network efficiencies that resulted from the overall reduction in employees, fewer crew starts as well as lower training expenses.
Materials, Supplies and Otherexpenses consist primarily of contracted services to maintain infrastructure and equipment and for terminal services at automotive facilities as well as professional services. This category also includes costs related to materials, travel, casualty claims, environmental remediation, train accidents, property and sales tax, utilities and other items. Total materials, supplies and other expense increased $119 million primarily driven by the following:
Inflation increased expenses $42 million.
Risk-related costs increased $39 million primarily due to higher expenses related to derailment costs as well as prior year favorable casualty adjustments that did not repeat in 2013.
Volume, materials and services costs increased $19 million primarily due to increased expenses related to higher volume and resource levels.
Gains recognized decreased $19 million year over year. Gains from the prior year related to the sale of operating rail corridors to the state of Florida and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts were $104 million. Gains in 2013 were $85 million for the sale of operating rail corridor to the state of Florida, a non-monetary exchange of easements and rail assets as well as a deferred gain recognized from a closure arrangement related to a prior conveyance of a formerly-owned company.
Fuel expense includes locomotive diesel fuel as well as non-locomotive fuel. This expense is driven by the market price and locomotive consumption of diesel fuel. Fuel expense decreased $16 million driven by the following:
Improved network efficiency and fuel savings initiatives decreased expenses by $38 million.
Average fuel price per gallon decreased $0.05 to $3.17 per gallon versus the prior year which reduced expenses by $26 million.
Partially offsetting these decreases were volume-related costs of $31 million as well as other costs of $17 million which includes an adjustment to an interline fuel receivable.
Depreciation expense primarily relates to recognizing the costs of a capital asset, such as locomotives, railcars and track structure, over its useful life. This expense is impacted primarily by the capital expenditures made each year. Depreciation expense increased $45 million primarily due to a larger asset base related to higher capital spending.
Equipment and Other includes rent paid for freight cars owned by other railroads or private companies, net of rents received by CSXT for use of its equipment. This category of expenses also includes lease expenses for locomotives, railcars, containers and trailers, office and other rentals. These expenses decreased $12 million primarily due to improved asset utilization partially offset by increased rates and volume.
Interest expense decreased $4 million to $562 million primarily due to lower average interest rates partially offset by higher average debt balances.
Other income - net decreased $62 million to $11 million primarily related to the prior year gain recognized on the sale of a non-operating property that was not repeated in the current year.
Income tax expense decreased $50 million to $1.06 billion primarily due to the year-over-year decrease in earnings before income taxes as well as federal and state legislative changes.
Net earnings increased $1 million to $1.86 billion, and earnings per diluted share increased $0.04 to $1.83 due to the factors mentioned above. Lower average shares outstanding also had a positive impact on earnings per diluted share.
Operating Statistics (Estimated)
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| | Fiscal Years |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | Improvement/ (Deterioration) |
| Safety and Service Measurements | | | | | |
| FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index | 0.95 |
| | 0.90 |
| | (6 | )% |
| | | | | | |
| FRA Train Accident Rate | 2.22 |
| | 1.98 |
| | (12 | )% |
| On-Time Train Originations | 56 | % | | 89 | % | | (37 | )% |
| On-Time Destination Arrivals | 45 | % | | 81 | % | | (44 | )% |
| Dwell | 26.3 |
| | 22.2 |
| | (18 | )% |
| Train Velocity | 20.1 |
| | 23.2 |
| | (13 | )% |
Cars-On-Line (a) | 203,699 |
| | 182,266 |
| | (12 | )% |
| | | | | | |
(a) Cars-on-line increased approximately 14,000 or 7.5% in 2014 due to a calculation error correction made by the American Association of Railroads in February 2014. This error impacted the industry cars-on-line since 2011. Previously reported amounts have not been adjusted to reflect this correction.
Key Performance Measures Definitions
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index - Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours.
FRA Train Accident Rate - Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train-miles.
On-Time Train Originations - Percent of scheduled road trains that depart the origin yard on-time or ahead of schedule.
On-Time Destination Arrivals - Percent of scheduled road trains that arrive at the destination yard on-time to two hours late (30 minutes for intermodal trains).
Dwell - Average amount of time in hours between car arrival at and departure from the yard. It does not include cars moving through the yard on the same train.
Train Velocity - Average train speed between terminals in miles per hour (does not include locals, yard jobs, work trains or passenger trains).
Cars-On-Line - An average count of all cars on the network (does not include locomotives, cabooses, trailers, containers or maintenance equipment).
The Company measures and reports safety and service performance. The Company strives for continuous improvement in these measures through training, innovation and investment. For example, the Company's safety and train accident prevention programs rely on the latest tools, programs and employee participation that strengthen the safety culture in a supportive environment that allows each employee to be successful at CSX. Continued capital investment in the Company's assets, including track, bridges, signals, equipment and detection technology also supports safety performance. CSX safety programs are designed to prevent incidents that can impact employees, customers and the communities we serve.
The Company consistently collaborates with the FRA and industry organizations as well as federal, state and local governments on the development and implementation of safety programs and initiatives. For example, earlier this year, CSX and other major freight railroads met with the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") and other key stakeholders to discuss potential safety enhancements to our nation’s freight railroad network. CSX, as part of a wider industry initiative, voluntarily committed to take specific long-term actions to increase its strong safety performance. CSX agreed to reduce the speed of certain trains to 40 miles per hour through high threat urban areas, increase the frequency of track inspections, and work collaboratively and proactively with local communities to address area-specific concerns. Furthermore, CSX partnered with Operation Lifesaver, Inc., the DOT and other major railroads in the Common Sense campaign to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities around the railroad right of way. CSXT continues an ongoing public safety program to clear-cut trees and vegetation at public passive highway-rail intersections (crossings with no flashing lights or gates) to improve the public's ability to discern rail activities.
At CSX, operational success is built on employee commitment to maintaining a constant focus on safety. During 2014, the FRA reportable personal injury frequency index worsened 6 percent year over year to 0.95. The reported FRA train accident frequency rate weakened 12 percent year over year to 2.22. Despite these results, CSX remains an industry leader in employee safety.
Despite significant volume growth, the Company expects service to gradually improve to superior levels with the addition of strategic infrastructure investments, locomotives and operating employees coming online. On-time originations were 56 percent and on-time arrivals were 45 percent, which are both down versus 2013 but stabilized by the end of the year. Year over year, average train velocity declined 13 percent to 20.1 miles per hour and dwell worsened 18 percent to 26.3 hours.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is a company’s ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet both current and future needs for obligations as they mature and to provide for planned capital expenditures, including those to address regulatory and legislative requirements. To have a complete picture of a company’s liquidity, its balance sheet, sources and uses of cash flow and external factors should be reviewed.
Material Changes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Significant Cash Flows
Consolidated Balance Sheets
CSX's balance sheet reflects its strong capital base and the impact of CSX's balanced approach in deploying capital for the benefit of its shareholders, which includes investments in infrastructure, dividend improvement and share repurchases.
Total assets as well as total liabilities and shareholders' equity increased $1.3 billion from prior year. The increase in assets was driven by higher net properties of $1.3 billion resulting from planned capital investments. The increase in total liabilities and shareholders' equity combined was driven by net earnings of $1.9 billion, higher pension and other post-retirement benefit liabilities of $269 million mostly driven by lower discount rates and higher deferred income taxes of $196 million primarily related to accelerated tax depreciation. Partially offsetting these increases were dividends paid of $629 million and share repurchases of $517 million.
Significant cash flows
The following tables present net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for full years 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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| | | | | | 2014 vs. 2013 | | 2013 vs. 2012 |
| Dollars in millions | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | | $ Var | | $ Var |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 3,343 |
| $ | 3,267 |
| $ | 2,946 |
| | $ | 76 |
| | $ | 321 |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (2,183 | ) | $ | (2,227 | ) | $ | (2,277 | ) | | $ | 44 |
| | $ | 50 |
|
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (1,083 | ) | $ | (1,232 | ) | $ | (668 | ) | | $ | 149 |
| | $ | (564 | ) |
Sources of Cash
The Company has multiple sources of cash. First, the Company generates cash from operations, and in 2014, the Company generated $3.3 billion of cash from operating activities which was $76 million higher than the prior year primarily driven by higher net earnings. In 2013, the Company generated $3.3 billion of cash from operating activities which increased $321 million from 2012 primarily driven by a $275 million contribution to the Company's qualified pension plans in 2012 that did not repeat.
Second, CSX has access to numerous financing sources including a $1 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility that expires in September 2016. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility. See Note 9, Debt and Credit Agreements for more information.
CSX filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC on February 15, 2013. This shelf registration statement is unlimited as to amount and may be used to issue debt or equity securities at CSX’s discretion, subject to market conditions and CSX Board authorization. While CSX seeks to give itself flexibility with respect to cash requirements, there can be no assurance that market conditions would permit CSX to sell such securities on acceptable terms at any given time, or at all.
Uses of Cash
CSX continued to invest in its business to create long-term value for shareholders. In 2014, net cash used in investing activities was $2.2 billion, a decrease in spending of $44 million from the prior year primarily driven by higher net sales of short-term investments. In 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $2.2 billion, a decrease in spending of $50 million from 2012 primarily driven by higher net sales of short-term investments partially offset by lower proceeds from property dispositions.
The Company is committed to maintaining and improving its existing infrastructure and to positioning itself for long-term growth through expanding network and terminal capacity. Funds used for property additions are further described below.
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| | Fiscal Years |
Capital Expenditures (Dollars in Millions) | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Track | $ | 750 |
| | $ | 793 |
| | $ | 792 |
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| Bridges, Signals and Other | 538 |
| | 415 |
| | 429 |
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| Total Infrastructure | 1,288 |
| | 1,208 |
| | 1,221 |
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| Freight Cars | 329 |
| | 146 |
| | 288 |
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| Capacity and Commercial Facilities | 452 |
| | 346 |
| | 218 |
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| Regulatory (including PTC) | 321 |
| | 318 |
| | 270 |
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| Locomotives | 51 |
| | 255 |
| | 178 |
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Public-Private Partnerships - net (a) | 8 |
| | 40 |
| | 166 |
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Total Capital Expenditures (a) | $ | 2,449 |
| | $ | 2,313 |
| | $ | 2,341 |
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| (a) | Total capital expenditures shown above include investments related to reimbursable public-private partnerships. These partnership investments are for projects that are partially or wholly reimbursed to CSX through either government grants or other funding sources such as cash received from a property sale. These reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year; therefore the timing of receipts may differ from the timing of the investment. |
Planned capital investments for 2015 are expected to be $2.5 billion, including expected spending of approximately $300 million for PTC. This $2.5 billion excludes investments related to partially or wholly reimbursable public-private partnerships where reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year. Approximately half of the 2015 investment will be used to sustain the core infrastructure. The remaining amounts will be allocated to locomotives, freight cars and high return projects supporting long-term profitable growth, productivity initiatives and service improvements to optimize performance. CSX intends to fund capital investments through cash generated from operations.
Over the long term, the Company expects to incur significant capital costs in connection with the implementation of PTC. CSX estimates that the total multi-year cost of PTC implementation will be at least $1.9 billion. This estimate includes costs for installing the new system along tracks, upgrading locomotives, adding communication equipment and developing new technologies. Total PTC spending through 2014 was $1.2 billion.
In addition to capital investments, the Company uses cash for scheduled payments of debt and leases, share repurchases and to pay dividends to shareholders. In 2014, net cash used in financing activities was $1.1 billion, which represents a decrease in spending of $149 million. This decrease was driven by higher net long-term debt issued of $347 million (net of debt repayments) partially offset by share repurchases of $164 million. In 2013, net cash used in financing activities was $1.2 million, which was an increase in spending of $564 million driven by higher debt repayments and a lower amount of debt issued, partially offset by lower share repurchases.
CSX is continually evaluating market and regulatory conditions that could affect the Company’s ability to generate sufficient returns on capital investments. CSX may revise its future estimates for capital spending as a result of changes in business conditions, tax legislation or the enactment of new laws or regulations which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations and financial performance in the future (see Risk Factors under Item 1A of this Form 10-K).
Liquidity and Working Capital
Currently, CSX is well positioned from a liquidity standpoint. The Company ended the year with $961 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. CSX has a $1 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility backed by a diverse syndicate of banks. This facility expires in September 2016 and as of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility. Additionally in 2014, CSX issued a total of $1 billion of new long-term debt. CSX uses current cash balances for general corporate purposes, which may include reduction or refinancing of outstanding indebtedness, capital expenditures, working capital requirements, contributions to the Company's qualified pension plan, redemptions and repurchases of CSX common stock and dividends to shareholders. See Note 9, Debt and Credit Agreements.
The Company's $250 million receivables securitization facility has a three-year term and expires in June 2017. The purpose of this facility is to provide an alternative to commercial paper and a low cost source of short-term liquidity. The Company anticipates either renewing the facility or replacing it with another liquidity-based solution. Under the terms of this facility, CSXT transfers eligible third-party receivables to CSX Trade Receivables, a bankruptcy-remote special purpose subsidiary. A separate subsidiary of CSX services the receivables. Upon transfer, the receivables become assets of CSX Trade Receivables and are not available to the creditors of CSX or any of its other subsidiaries. In the event CSX Trade Receivables draws under this facility, the Company will record an equivalent amount of debt on its consolidated financial statements. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility.
Working capital can also be considered a measure of a company’s ability to meet its short-term needs. CSX had a working capital surplus of $465 million and $178 million at December 2014 and 2013, respectively. This increase since the prior year is primarily due to a lower current maturities of long-term debt, partially offset by a net decrease in short-term investments driven by higher sales of these investments. Also, see sources and uses of cash description above.
The Company’s working capital balance varies due to factors such as the timing of scheduled debt payments and changes in cash and cash equivalent balances as discussed above. Although the Company currently has a surplus, a working capital deficit is not unusual for CSX or other companies in the industry and does not indicate a lack of liquidity. The Company continues to maintain adequate current assets to satisfy current liabilities and maturing obligations when they come due. Furthermore, CSX has sufficient financial capacity, including its revolving credit facility, trade receivable facility and shelf registration statement to manage its day-to-day cash requirements and any anticipated obligations. The Company from time to time accesses the credit markets for additional liquidity.
Credit Ratings
Credit ratings reflect an independent agency’s judgment on the likelihood that a borrower will repay a debt obligation at maturity. The ratings reflect many considerations, such as the nature of the borrower’s industry and its competitive position, the size of the company, its liquidity and access to capital and the sensitivity of a company’s cash flows to changes in the economy. The two largest rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), use alphanumeric codes to designate their ratings. The highest quality rating for long-term credit obligations is AAA and Aaa for S&P and Moody’s, respectively. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.
The cost and availability of unsecured financing are materially affected by CSX's long-term credit ratings. CSX's credit ratings improved during 2014. As of December 2013 and December 2014, S&P's long-term rating on CSX was BBB+ (Stable). Moody's improved the long-term credit rating on CSX from Baa2 at December 2013, to Baa1 (Stable) as of December 2014. Ratings of BBB- and Baa3 or better by S&P and Moody’s, respectively, reflect ratings on debt obligations that fall within a band of credit quality considered to be investment grade. If CSX's credit ratings were to decline to below investment grade levels, the Company could experience significant increases in its interest cost for new debt. In addition, a decline in CSX’s credit ratings to below investment grade levels could adversely affect the market’s demand, and thus the Company’s ability to readily issue new debt.
SCHEDULE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
The following tables set forth maturities of the Company's contractual obligations and other significant commitments:
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| Type of Obligation | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Thereafter | Total |
| (Dollars in Millions) (Unaudited) | | | | | | | |
| Contractual Obligations | | | | | | | |
| Total Debt (See Note 9) | $ | 228 |
| $ | 21 |
| $ | 631 |
| $ | 619 |
| $ | 518 |
| $ | 7,725 |
| $ | 9,742 |
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| Interest on Debt | 518 |
| 487 |
| 465 |
| 424 |
| 386 |
| 5,875 |
| 8,155 |
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| Purchase Obligations (See Note 7) | 963 |
| 496 |
| 190 |
| 181 |
| 170 |
| 1,272 |
| 3,272 |
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Other Post-Employment Benefits (See Note 8) (a) | 52 |
| 49 |
| 49 |
| 46 |
| 44 |
| 197 |
| 437 |
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Operating Leases - Net (See Note 7) (b) | 49 |
| 43 |
| 34 |
| 26 |
| 17 |
| 75 |
| 244 |
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Agreements with Conrail (b) | 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 124 |
| 254 |
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| Total Contractual Obligations | $ | 1,836 |
| $ | 1,122 |
| $ | 1,395 |
| $ | 1,322 |
| $ | 1,161 |
| $ | 15,268 |
| $ | 22,104 |
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Other Commitments (c) | $ | 136 |
| 2 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 6 |
| $ | 153 |
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| (a) | Other post-employment benefits include estimated other post-retirement medical and life insurance payments and payments under non-qualified pension plans which are unfunded. No amounts are included for funded pension obligations as no contributions are currently required. |
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| (b) | Agreements with Conrail represent minimum future lease payments of $254 million under the shared asset area agreements (see Note 12, Related Party Transactions). These amounts plus total operating leases-net of $244 million above equals total net lease commitments of $498 million disclosed in Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies. |
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| (c) | Other commitments of $153 million consisted of surety bonds, letters of credit, uncertain tax positions and public private partnerships. Surety bonds of $57 million and letters of credit of $38 million arise from assurances issued by a third-party that CSX will fulfill certain obligations and are typically a contract, state, federal or court requirement. Uncertain tax positions of $21 million which include interest and penalties are all included in year 2015. The year of settlement cannot be reasonably estimated, however, the Company believes at least $2 million of these unrecognized tax benefits will be resolved in the next 12 months. Contractual commitments related to public-private partnerships are $37 million. |
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
For detailed information about the Company’s guarantees, operating leases and purchase obligations, see Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies. There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates in reporting the amounts of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions are discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a regular basis. Consistent with the prior year, significant estimates using management judgment are made for the following areas:
casualty, environmental and legal reserves;
pension and post-retirement medical plan accounting;
depreciation policies for assets under the group-life method; and
Casualty, Environmental and Legal Reserves
Casualty
Casualty reserves of $265 million in 2014 represent accruals for personal injury, occupational injury and asbestos claims. The Company's self-insured retention amount for these claims is $50 million per occurrence. Currently, no individual claim is expected to exceed the Company's self-insured retention amount. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), to the extent the value of an individual claim exceeds the self-insured retention amount, the Company would present the liability on a gross basis with a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. These reserves fluctuate based upon the timing of payments as well as changes in independent third-party estimates, which are reviewed by management. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the number, type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments and uncertainties in litigation. Most of the Company's casualty claims relate to CSXT unless otherwise noted below. Defense and processing costs, which historically have been insignificant and are anticipated to be insignificant in the future, are not included in the recorded liabilities. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, there were no significant changes in estimate recorded to adjust casualty reserves.
Personal Injury
Personal injury reserves represent liabilities for employee work-related and third-party injuries. Work-related injuries for CSXT employees are primarily subject to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”). In addition to FELA liabilities, employees of other CSX subsidiaries are covered by various state workers’ compensation laws, the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Program or the Maritime Jones Act.
CSXT retains an independent actuary to assist management in assessing the value of personal injury claims. An analysis is performed by the actuary quarterly and is reviewed by management. The methodology used by the actuary includes a development factor to reflect growth or reduction in the value of these personal injury claims. It is based largely on CSXT's historical claims and settlement experience.
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Occupational & Asbestos
Occupational claims arise from allegations of exposures to certain materials in the workplace, such as solvents, soaps, chemicals (collectively referred to as “irritants”) and diesel fuels (like exhaust fumes) or allegations of chronic physical injuries resulting from work conditions, such as repetitive stress injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and hearing loss.
The Company is also party to a number of asbestos claims by employees alleging exposure to asbestos in the workplace. The heaviest possible exposure for employees resulted from work conducted in and around steam locomotive engines that were largely phased out beginning around the 1950s. Other types of exposures, however, including exposure from locomotive component parts and building materials, continued until these exposures were substantially eliminated by 1985. Additionally, the Company has retained liability for asbestos claims filed against its previously owned international container shipping business. Diseases associated with asbestos typically have long latency periods (amount of time between exposure to asbestos and the onset of the disease) which can range from ten to 40 years after exposure.
Occupational claims, excluding asbestos, are analyzed on a quarterly basis by an independent actuary in order to determine the number of unasserted, or incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), claims. The actuary’s analyses are reviewed by management. With the exception of carpal tunnel, management has determined that seven years is the most probable time period in which these unasserted occupational claim filings and claim values can be estimated. Carpal tunnel claims use a three-year period to estimate the reserve due to the shorter latency period for these types of injuries.
Asbestos claims are analyzed by an independent specialist in order to determine the number of unasserted, or incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), claims. Since exposure to asbestos has been substantially eliminated, management reviews asserted asbestos claims quarterly and the review by the specialist is completed annually. In 2014, management increased the forecast period from seven years to ten years. Based on a review of historical settlement trends, management concluded that ten years is the most probable time period in which unasserted asbestos claim filings and claim values can be estimated. The Company does not believe there is sufficient data to justify a projection period longer than ten years at this time. The change in the forecast period resulted in an immaterial increase in the asbestos reserves during 2014.
The actuary and specialist analyze CSXT’s historical claim filings, settlement amounts, and dismissal rates to determine future anticipated claim filing rates and average settlement values for occupational and asbestos claims reserves. The potentially exposed population is estimated by using CSXT’s employment records and industry data. From this analysis, the actuary and specialist provide estimates of the IBNR claims liabilities.
The estimated future filing rates and estimated average claim values are the most sensitive assumptions for these reserves. A 1% increase or decrease in either the forecasted number of occupational and asbestos IBNR claims or the average claim values would result in approximately a $1 million increase or decrease in the liability recorded for unasserted occupational and asbestos claims.
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Environmental
Environmental reserves were $94 million for 2014. The Company is a party to various proceedings related to environmental issues, including administrative and judicial proceedings involving private parties and regulatory agencies. The Company has been identified as a potentially responsible party at approximately 250 environmentally impaired sites. Many of these are, or may be, subject to remedial action under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 also known as the Superfund Law, or similar state statutes. Most of these proceedings arose from environmental conditions on properties used for ongoing or discontinued railroad operations. A number of these proceedings, however, are based on allegations that the Company, or its predecessors, sent hazardous substances to facilities owned or operated by others for treatment, recycling or disposal. In addition, some of the Company’s land holdings were leased to others for commercial or industrial uses that may have resulted in releases of hazardous substances or other regulated materials onto the property and could give rise to proceedings against the Company.
In any such proceedings, the Company is subject to environmental clean-up and enforcement actions under the Superfund Law, as well as similar state laws that may impose joint and several liability for clean-up and enforcement costs on current and former owners and operators of a site without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct. These costs could be substantial.
In accordance with the Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations Topic in the ASC, the Company reviews its role with respect to each site identified at least quarterly, giving consideration to a number of factors such as:
type of clean-up required;
nature of the Company’s alleged connection to the location (e.g., generator of waste sent to the site or owner or operator of the site);
extent of the Company’s alleged connection (e.g., volume of waste sent to the location and other relevant factors); and
number, connection and financial viability of other named and unnamed potentially responsible parties at the location.
These recorded liabilities for estimated future environmental costs are undiscounted and include future costs for remediation and restoration of sites as well as any significant ongoing monitoring costs, but exclude any anticipated insurance recoveries. Based on the review process, the Company has recorded amounts to cover contingent anticipated future environmental remediation costs with respect to each site to the extent such costs are estimable and probable. Payments related to these liabilities are expected to be made over the next several years. Environmental remediation costs are included in materials, supplies and other on the consolidated income statements.
Currently, the Company does not possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of additional liabilities, if any, on some sites until completion of future environmental studies. In addition, conditions that are currently unknown could, at any given location, result in additional exposure, the amount and materiality of which cannot presently be reasonably estimated. Based upon information currently available, however, the Company believes its environmental reserves accurately reflect the cost of remedial actions currently required.
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Legal
In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the ASC, an accrual for a loss contingency is established if information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If no accrual is made for a loss contingency because one or both of these conditions are not met, or if an exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued, disclosure of the contingency is made when there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred.
The Company evaluates all exposures relating to legal liabilities at least quarterly and adjusts reserves when appropriate under the guidance noted above. The amount of a particular reserve may be influenced by factors that include official rulings, newly discovered or developed evidence, or changes in laws, regulations and evidentiary standards. See Item 3. Legal Proceedings for further discussion of these items.
Pension and Post-retirement Medical Plan Accounting
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans principally for salaried, management personnel. For employees hired prior to January 1, 2003, the plans provide eligible employees with retirement benefits based predominantly on years of service and compensation rates near retirement. For employees hired in 2003 or thereafter, benefits are determined based on a cash balance formula, which provides benefits by utilizing interest and pay credits based upon age, service and compensation. As of December 2014, the projected benefit obligation for the Company’s pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans were $3 billion and $340 million, respectively. No significant contributions to the Company's qualified pension plans are expected in 2015.
In addition to these plans, the Company sponsors a post-retirement medical plan and a life insurance plan that provide benefits to full-time, salaried, management employees, hired prior to January 1, 2003, upon their retirement if certain eligibility requirements are met. Medicare-eligible retirees are covered by a health reimbursement arrangement, which is an employer-funded account that can be used for reimbursement of eligible medical expenses. Non-Medicare eligible retirees are covered by a self-insured program partially funded by participating retirees. The life insurance plan is non-contributory.
For information related to the funded status of the Company's pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, see Note 8, Employee Benefit Plans.
The accounting for these plans is subject to the guidance provided in the Compensation-Retirement Benefits Topic in the ASC. This rule requires that management make certain assumptions relating to the following:
discount rates used to measure future obligations and interest expense;
long-term rate of return on plan assets;
salary scale inflation rates; and
other assumptions.
The Company engages independent actuaries to compute the amounts of liabilities and expenses relating to these plans subject to the assumptions that the Company selects. These amounts are reviewed by management.
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Discount Rates
Discount rates affect the amount of liability recorded and the interest expense component of pension and post-retirement expense. Discount rates reflect the rates at which pension and other post-retirement benefits could be effectively settled, or in other words, how much it would cost the Company to buy enough high quality bonds to generate cash flow equal to the Company's expected future benefit payments. The Company determines the discount rate based on the market yield as of year end for high quality corporate bonds whose maturities match the plans' expected benefit payments.
The discount rates used by the Company to value its 2014 pension and post-retirement obligations are 4.00% and 3.60%, respectively. For 2013, the discount rate used by the Company to value its pension and post-retirement obligations was 4.75% and 4.25%, respectively. Discount rates may differ for pension and post-retirement benefits due to varying duration of the liabilities for projected payments for each plan. As of December 2014, the estimated duration of pensions and post-retirement benefits is approximately 12 years and 8 years, respectively.
Each year, these discount rates are reevaluated and adjusted using the current market interest rates for high quality corporate bonds to reflect the best estimate of the current effective settlement rates. In general, if interest rates decline or rise, the assumed discount rates will change.
Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
The expected long-term average rate of return on plan assets reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested, or to be invested, to provide for benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. In estimating that rate, the Company gives appropriate consideration to the returns being earned by the plan assets in the funds and the rates of return expected to be available for reinvestment as well as the current and projected asset mix of the funds. Management balances market expectations obtained from various investment managers and economists with both market and actual plan historical returns to develop a reasonable estimate of the expected long-term rate of return on assets. As this assumption is long-term, it is adjusted less frequently than other assumptions used in pension accounting. The long-term rate of return on plan assets used by the Company to value its pension obligation was 7.25% and 7.50% in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Salary Scale Inflation Rates
Salary scale inflation rates are based on current trends and historical data accumulated by the Company. The Company reviews recent wage increases and management incentive compensation payments over the past five years in its assessment of salary scale inflation rates. The Company used a salary scale rate of 3.75% to value its 2014 and 2013 pension obligations.
Other Assumptions
The calculations made by the actuaries also include assumptions relating to health care cost trend rates, mortality rates, turnover and retirement age. These assumptions are based upon historical data, recent plan experience and industry trends and are selected by management.
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2015 Estimated Pension and Post-retirement Expense
Net pension and post-retirement benefits expense for 2015 is expected to be approximately $70 million and $20 million, respectively, compared to $58 million and $20 million, respectively, in 2014. The increase in pension expense is primarily related to lower discount rates and adoption of new mortality tables, partially offset by favorable pension asset experience.
The following sensitivity analysis illustrates the effect of changes in certain assumptions like discount rates, salaries and health care costs on the 2014 estimated pension and post-retirement expense:
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| (Dollars in Millions) | Pension | | OPEB |
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| Discount Rate 1% change | $ | 23 |
| | $ | 2 |
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| Long-term Rate of Return 1% change | $ | 23 |
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| Salary Inflation 1% change | $ | 9 |
| | N/A |
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Depreciation Policies for Assets Utilizing the Group-Life Method
The Company depreciates its rail assets, including main-line track, locomotives and freight cars, using the group-life method of accounting. Assets depreciated under the group-life method comprise 85% of total fixed assets of $39 billion on a gross basis at December 2014. All other assets of the Company are depreciated on a straight-line basis. The group-life method aggregates assets with similar lives and characteristics into groups and depreciates each of these groups as a whole. When using the group-life method, an underlying assumption is that each group of assets, as a whole, is used and depreciated to the end of its recoverable life.
The Company currently utilizes more than 130 different depreciable asset categories to account for depreciation expense for the railroad assets that are depreciated under the group-life method of accounting. Examples of depreciable asset categories include 18 different categories for crossties due to the different combinations of density classifications and asset types. By utilizing various depreciable categories, the Company can more accurately account for the use of its assets. All assets of the Company are depreciated on a time or life basis.
The Company believes the group-life method of depreciation closely approximates the straight-line method of depreciation. Additionally, due to the nature of most of its assets (e.g., track is one contiguous, connected asset), the Company believes that this is the most effective way to properly depreciate its assets.
Under the group-life method of accounting, the service lives and salvage values for each group of assets are determined by completing periodic depreciation studies and applying management's assumptions regarding the service lives of its properties. A depreciation study (also referred to as a life study) is the periodic review of asset service lives, salvage values, accumulated depreciation, and other related factors for group assets conducted by a third-party specialist, analyzed by the Company’s management and approved by the STB, the regulatory board that has broad jurisdiction over railroad practices. The STB requires depreciation studies be performed for equipment assets every three years and for road (e.g. bridges and signals) and track (e.g., rail, ties and ballast) assets every six years. In 2014, the Company completed a depreciation study for its road and track assets. In 2012, the Company completed a depreciation study for its equipment assets and a technical update (an update to the prior depreciation study) for its road and track assets. The Company believes the frequency currently required by the STB provides adequate review of asset service lives and that a more frequent review would not result in a material change due to the long-lived nature of most of the assets.
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Changes in asset service lives due to the results of the depreciation studies are applied on a prospective basis and could significantly impact future periods’ depreciation expense, and thus, the Company's results of operations.
There are several factors taken into account during the depreciation study and they include:
statistical analysis of historical life and salvage data for each group of property;
statistical analysis of historical retirements for each group of property;
evaluation of current operations;
evaluation of technological advances and maintenance schedules;
previous assessment of the condition of the assets and outlook for their continued use;
expected net salvage to be received upon retirement; and
comparison of assets to the same asset groups with other companies.
For retirements or disposals of depreciable rail assets that occur in the ordinary course of business, the asset cost (net of salvage value or sales proceeds) is charged to accumulated depreciation and no gain or loss is recognized. As individual assets within a specific group are retired, resulting gains and losses are recorded in accumulated depreciation. As part of the depreciation study, an assessment of the recorded amount of accumulated depreciation is made to determine if it is deficient (or in excess) of the appropriate amount indicated by the study. Any such deficiency (or excess), including any deferred gains or losses, is amortized as a component of depreciation expense over the remaining service life of the asset group until the next required depreciation study. Since the overall assumption with group-life is that the assets within the group on average have the same service life and characteristics, it is therefore concluded that the deferred gains and losses offset over time.
In the event that large groups of assets are removed from service as a result of unusual acts or sales, resulting gains and losses are recognized immediately. These acts are not considered to be in the normal course of business and are therefore recognized when incurred. Examples of such acts would be the major destruction of assets due to significant storm damage (e.g., major hurricanes), the sale of a rail line segment to another railroad or the disposal of an entire class of assets (e.g., disposal of all refrigerated freight cars).
Recent experience with depreciation studies has resulted in depreciation rate changes which did not materially affect the Company’s annual depreciation expense of $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion for 2014 and 2013, respectively. A 1% change in the average life of all group-life assets would result in an approximate $10 million change to the Company’s annual depreciation expense.
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Income Taxes
CSX accounts for income taxes in accordance with the Income Taxes Topic in the ASC that addresses how tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this topic, the Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The amount recognized in the financial statements from such a position is measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
CSX files a consolidated federal income tax return, which includes its principal domestic subsidiaries. Examinations of the federal income tax returns of CSX have been completed through 2013. During 2014, the Company participated in a contemporaneous Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit of tax year 2014. Management believes an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that might be assessed. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of CSX management that none of these items will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of CSX. An unexpected adverse resolution of one or more of these items, however, could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations in a particular fiscal quarter or fiscal year. As of December 2014, the Company’s uncertain tax positions were $21 million.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Change in Accounting Policy
See Note 1, Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies under the caption, “New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Policy.”
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSLIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is a company’s ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet both current and future needs for obligations as they mature and to provide for planned capital expenditures, including those to address regulatory and legislative requirements. To have a complete picture of a company’s liquidity, its balance sheet, sources and uses of cash flow and external factors should be reviewed.
Certain statements
Material Changes in this reportthe Consolidated Balance Sheets and Significant Cash Flows
Consolidated Balance Sheets
CSX's balance sheet reflects its strong capital base and the impact of CSX's balanced approach in other materials filed withdeploying capital for the SEC,benefit of its shareholders, which includes investments in infrastructure, dividend improvement and share repurchases.
Total assets as well as information includedtotal liabilities and shareholders' equity increased $1.3 billion from prior year. The increase in oral statements orassets was driven by higher net properties of $1.3 billion resulting from planned capital investments. The increase in total liabilities and shareholders' equity combined was driven by net earnings of $1.9 billion, higher pension and other written statements madepost-retirement benefit liabilities of $269 million mostly driven by the Company, are forward-looking statements. The Company intends for all such forward-looking statementslower discount rates and higher deferred income taxes of $196 million primarily related to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaningaccelerated tax depreciation. Partially offsetting these increases were dividends paid of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995$629 million and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act may contain, among others, statements regarding:
projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes or other financial items;
expectations as to results of operations and operational initiatives;
expectations as to the effect of claims, lawsuits, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, labor negotiations or agreements on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity;
management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases safetyof $517 million.
Significant cash flows
The following tables present net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and service performance, proposed new servicesfinancing activities for full years 2012, 2013 and other matters that are not historical facts, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved; and2014.
future economic, industry or market conditions or performance and their effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "will," "should," “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. The Company cautions against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect its good faith beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to it as of the date the forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the timing when, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. |
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| | | | | | 2014 vs. 2013 | | 2013 vs. 2012 |
| Dollars in millions | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | | $ Var | | $ Var |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 3,343 |
| $ | 3,267 |
| $ | 2,946 |
| | $ | 76 |
| | $ | 321 |
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| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (2,183 | ) | $ | (2,227 | ) | $ | (2,277 | ) | | $ | 44 |
| | $ | 50 |
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| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (1,083 | ) | $ | (1,232 | ) | $ | (668 | ) | | $ | 149 |
| | $ | (564 | ) |
Forward-looking statements areSources of Cash
The Company has multiple sources of cash. First, the Company generates cash from operations, and in 2014, the Company generated $3.3 billion of cash from operating activities which was $76 million higher than the prior year primarily driven by higher net earnings. In 2013, the Company generated $3.3 billion of cash from operating activities which increased $321 million from 2012 primarily driven by a $275 million contribution to the Company's qualified pension plans in 2012 that did not repeat.
Second, CSX has access to numerous financing sources including a $1 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility that expires in September 2016. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility. See Note 9, Debt and Credit Agreements for more information.
CSX filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC on February 15, 2013. This shelf registration statement is unlimited as to amount and may be used to issue debt or equity securities at CSX’s discretion, subject to a number of risksmarket conditions and uncertainties and actual performance or results could differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligationCSX Board authorization. While CSX seeks to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the Company does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updatesgive itself flexibility with respect to cash requirements, there can be no assurance that statementmarket conditions would permit CSX to sell such securities on acceptable terms at any given time, or any other forward-looking statements.at all.
Uses of Cash
CSX continued to invest in its business to create long-term value for shareholders. In 2014, net cash used in investing activities was $2.2 billion, a decrease in spending of $44 million from the prior year primarily driven by higher net sales of short-term investments. In 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $2.2 billion, a decrease in spending of $50 million from 2012 primarily driven by higher net sales of short-term investments partially offset by lower proceeds from property dispositions.
The following important factors, in additionCompany is committed to those discussed in Part II, Item 1A (Risk Factors)maintaining and elsewhere in this report, may cause actual resultsimproving its existing infrastructure and to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements:positioning itself for long-term growth through expanding network and terminal capacity. Funds used for property additions are further described below.
legislative, regulatory or legal developments involving transportation, including rail or intermodal transportation, the environment, hazardous materials, taxation, and initiatives to further regulate the rail industry;the outcome of litigation, claims and other contingent liabilities, including, but not limited to, those related to fuel surcharge, environmental matters, taxes, shipper and rate claims subject to adjudication, personal injuries and occupational illnesses; |
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| | Fiscal Years |
Capital Expenditures (Dollars in Millions) | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Track | $ | 750 |
| | $ | 793 |
| | $ | 792 |
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| Bridges, Signals and Other | 538 |
| | 415 |
| | 429 |
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| Total Infrastructure | 1,288 |
| | 1,208 |
| | 1,221 |
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| Freight Cars | 329 |
| | 146 |
| | 288 |
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| Capacity and Commercial Facilities | 452 |
| | 346 |
| | 218 |
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| Regulatory (including PTC) | 321 |
| | 318 |
| | 270 |
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| Locomotives | 51 |
| | 255 |
| | 178 |
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Public-Private Partnerships - net (a) | 8 |
| | 40 |
| | 166 |
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Total Capital Expenditures (a) | $ | 2,449 |
| | $ | 2,313 |
| | $ | 2,341 |
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| (a) | Total capital expenditures shown above include investments related to reimbursable public-private partnerships. These partnership investments are for projects that are partially or wholly reimbursed to CSX through either government grants or other funding sources such as cash received from a property sale. These reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year; therefore the timing of receipts may differ from the timing of the investment. |
changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation) and the level of demand for products carried by CSXT;
natural events such as severe weather conditions, including floods, fire, hurricanes and earthquakes, a pandemic crisis affecting the health of the Company's employees, its shippers or the consumers of goods, or other unforeseen disruptions of the Company's operations, systems, property or equipment;
competition from other modes of freight transportation, such as trucking and competition and consolidation within the transportation industry generally;
the cost of compliance with laws and regulations that differ from expectations (including those associated with Positive Train Control implementation) and costs, penalties and operational impacts associated with noncompliance with applicable laws or regulations;
the impact of increased passenger activities in capacity-constrained areas, including potential effects of high speed rail initiatives, or regulatory changes affecting when CSXT can transport freight or service routes;
unanticipated conditions in the financial markets that may affect timely access to capital markets and the cost of capital, as well as management's decisions regarding share repurchases;
changes in fuel prices, surcharges for fuel and the availability of fuel;
the impact of natural gas prices on coal-fired electricity generation;
availability of insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates or insufficient insurance coverage to cover claims or damages;
Planned capital investments for 2015 are expected to be $2.5 billion, including expected spending of approximately $300 million for PTC. This $2.5 billion excludes investments related to partially or wholly reimbursable public-private partnerships where reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year. Approximately half of the inherent2015 investment will be used to sustain the core infrastructure. The remaining amounts will be allocated to locomotives, freight cars and high return projects supporting long-term profitable growth, productivity initiatives and service improvements to optimize performance. CSX intends to fund capital investments through cash generated from operations.
Over the long term, the Company expects to incur significant capital costs in connection with the implementation of PTC. CSX estimates that the total multi-year cost of PTC implementation will be at least $1.9 billion. This estimate includes costs for installing the new system along tracks, upgrading locomotives, adding communication equipment and developing new technologies. Total PTC spending through 2014 was $1.2 billion.
In addition to capital investments, the Company uses cash for scheduled payments of debt and leases, share repurchases and to pay dividends to shareholders. In 2014, net cash used in financing activities was $1.1 billion, which represents a decrease in spending of $149 million. This decrease was driven by higher net long-term debt issued of $347 million (net of debt repayments) partially offset by share repurchases of $164 million. In 2013, net cash used in financing activities was $1.2 million, which was an increase in spending of $564 million driven by higher debt repayments and a lower amount of debt issued, partially offset by lower share repurchases.
CSX is continually evaluating market and regulatory conditions that could affect the Company’s ability to generate sufficient returns on capital investments. CSX may revise its future estimates for capital spending as a result of changes in business risks associatedconditions, tax legislation or the enactment of new laws or regulations which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations and financial performance in the future (see Risk Factors under Item 1A of this Form 10-K).
Liquidity and Working Capital
Currently, CSX is well positioned from a liquidity standpoint. The Company ended the year with safety$961 million of cash, cash equivalents and security, includingshort-term investments. CSX has a $1 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility backed by a diverse syndicate of banks. This facility expires in September 2016 and as of the availability and vulnerabilitydate of information technology, adverse economicthis filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility. Additionally in 2014, CSX issued a total of $1 billion of new long-term debt. CSX uses current cash balances for general corporate purposes, which may include reduction or operational effects from actual or threatened war or terrorist activities and any governmental response;
labor and benefit costs and labor difficulties, including stoppages affecting eitherrefinancing of outstanding indebtedness, capital expenditures, working capital requirements, contributions to the Company's operations or customers' abilityqualified pension plan, redemptions and repurchases of CSX common stock and dividends to deliver goods to the Company for shipment;
the Company's success in implementing its strategic, financialshareholders. See Note 9, Debt and operational initiatives;
changes in operating conditions and costs or commodity concentrations; and
the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.Credit Agreements.
Other important assumptionsThe Company's $250 million receivables securitization facility has a three-year term and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from thoseexpires in the forward-looking statements are specified elsewhere in this report and in CSX's other SEC reports, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the Company's website at www.csx.comJune 2017. The information on the CSX website is not partpurpose of this annual reportfacility is to provide an alternative to commercial paper and a low cost source of short-term liquidity. The Company anticipates either renewing the facility or replacing it with another liquidity-based solution. Under the terms of this facility, CSXT transfers eligible third-party receivables to CSX Trade Receivables, a bankruptcy-remote special purpose subsidiary. A separate subsidiary of CSX services the receivables. Upon transfer, the receivables become assets of CSX Trade Receivables and are not available to the creditors of CSX or any of its other subsidiaries. In the event CSX Trade Receivables draws under this facility, the Company will record an equivalent amount of debt on Form 10-K.its consolidated financial statements. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility.
Working capital can also be considered a measure of a company’s ability to meet its short-term needs. CSX had a working capital surplus of $465 million and $178 million at December 2014 and 2013, respectively. This increase since the prior year is primarily due to a lower current maturities of long-term debt, partially offset by a net decrease in short-term investments driven by higher sales of these investments. Also, see sources and uses of cash description above.
FINANCIAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe Company’s working capital balance varies due to factors such as the timing of scheduled debt payments and changes in cash and cash equivalent balances as discussed above. Although the Company currently has a surplus, a working capital deficit is not unusual for CSX or other companies in the industry and does not indicate a lack of liquidity. The Company continues to maintain adequate current assets to satisfy current liabilities and maturing obligations when they come due. Furthermore, CSX has sufficient financial capacity, including its revolving credit facility, trade receivable facility and shelf registration statement to manage its day-to-day cash requirements and any anticipated obligations. The Company from time to time accesses the credit markets for additional liquidity.
Credit Ratings
2012 vs. 2011 ResultsCredit ratings reflect an independent agency’s judgment on the likelihood that a borrower will repay a debt obligation at maturity. The ratings reflect many considerations, such as the nature of Operationsthe borrower’s industry and its competitive position, the size of the company, its liquidity and access to capital and the sensitivity of a company’s cash flows to changes in the economy. The two largest rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), use alphanumeric codes to designate their ratings. The highest quality rating for long-term credit obligations is AAA and Aaa for S&P and Moody’s, respectively. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.
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| | | Fiscal Years | | | | |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | $ Change | | % Change |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | 11,756 |
| | $ | 11,743 |
| | $ | 13 |
| | — | % |
| Expense | | | | | | | | |
| Labor and Fringe | | 3,020 |
| | 3,073 |
| | 53 |
| | 2 |
|
| Materials, Supplies and Other | | 2,156 |
| | 2,229 |
| | 73 |
| | 3 |
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| Fuel | | 1,672 |
| | 1,668 |
| | (4 | ) | | — |
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| Depreciation | | 1,059 |
| | 976 |
| | (83 | ) | | (9 | ) |
| Equipment and Other Rents | | 392 |
| | 379 |
| | (13 | ) | | (3 | ) |
| Total Expense | | 8,299 |
| | 8,325 |
| | 26 |
| | — |
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| Operating Income | | $ | 3,457 |
| | $ | 3,418 |
| | $ | 39 |
| | 1 |
|
| Interest Expense | | (566 | ) | | (552 | ) | | (14 | ) | | (3 | ) |
| Other Income - Net | | 73 |
| | 22 |
| | 51 |
| | 232 |
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| Income Tax Expense | | (1,105 | ) | | (1,066 | ) | | (39 | ) | | (4 | ) |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,859 |
| | $ | 1,822 |
| | $ | 37 |
| | 2 |
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| Earnings Per Diluted Share: | | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1.79 |
| | $ | 1.67 |
| | $ | 0.12 |
| | 7 | % |
| Operating Ratio | | 70.6 | % | | 70.9 | % | | | | 30 bps |
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Volume and Revenue (Unaudited) |
| Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars) |
| Fiscal Years |
| | | Volume | | Revenue | | Revenue Per Unit |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | % Change | | 2012 | | 2011 | | % Change | | 2012 | | 2011 | | % Change |
| Agricultural | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Agricultural Products | | 394 |
| | 424 |
| | (7 | )% | | $ | 1,007 |
| | $ | 1,048 |
| | (4 | )% | | $ | 2,556 |
| | $ | 2,472 |
| | 3 | % |
| Phosphates and Fertilizers | | 321 |
| | 321 |
| | — |
| | 512 |
| | 490 |
| | 4 |
| | 1,595 |
| | 1,526 |
| | 5 |
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| Food and Consumer | | 100 |
| | 101 |
| | (1 | ) | | 273 |
| | 263 |
| | 4 |
| | 2,730 |
| | 2,604 |
| | 5 |
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| Industrial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Chemicals | | 471 |
| | 462 |
| | 2 |
| | 1,682 |
| | 1,596 |
| | 5 |
| | 3,571 |
| | 3,455 |
| | 3 |
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| Automotive | | 425 |
| | 361 |
| | 18 |
| | 1,154 |
| | 936 |
| | 23 |
| | 2,715 |
| | 2,593 |
| | 5 |
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| Metals | | 263 |
| | 265 |
| | (1 | ) | | 635 |
| | 613 |
| | 4 |
| | 2,414 |
| | 2,313 |
| | 4 |
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| Housing and Construction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Emerging Markets | | 408 |
| | 439 |
| | (7 | ) | | 671 |
| | 672 |
| | — |
| | 1,645 |
| | 1,531 |
| | 7 |
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| Forest Products | | 286 |
| | 281 |
| | 2 |
| | 722 |
| | 684 |
| | 6 |
| | 2,524 |
| | 2,434 |
| | 4 |
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| Total Merchandise | | 2,668 |
| | 2,654 |
| | 1 |
| | 6,656 |
| | 6,302 |
| | 6 |
| | 2,495 |
| | 2,375 |
| | 5 |
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| Coal | | 1,290 |
| | 1,533 |
| | (16 | ) | | 3,190 |
| | 3,709 |
| | (14 | ) | | 2,473 |
| | 2,419 |
| | 2 |
|
| Intermodal | | 2,451 |
| | 2,289 |
| | 7 |
| | 1,594 |
| | 1,434 |
| | 11 |
| | 650 |
| | 626 |
| | 4 |
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| Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 316 |
| | 298 |
| | 6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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| Total | | 6,409 |
| | 6,476 |
| | (1 | )% | | $ | 11,756 |
| | $ | 11,743 |
| | — | % | | $ | 1,834 |
| | $ | 1,813 |
| | 1 | % |
SCHEDULE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
The following tables set forth maturities of Contentsthe Company's contractual obligations and other significant commitments:
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| Type of Obligation | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Thereafter | Total |
| (Dollars in Millions) (Unaudited) | | | | | | | |
| Contractual Obligations | | | | | | | |
| Total Debt (See Note 9) | $ | 228 |
| $ | 21 |
| $ | 631 |
| $ | 619 |
| $ | 518 |
| $ | 7,725 |
| $ | 9,742 |
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| Interest on Debt | 518 |
| 487 |
| 465 |
| 424 |
| 386 |
| 5,875 |
| 8,155 |
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| Purchase Obligations (See Note 7) | 963 |
| 496 |
| 190 |
| 181 |
| 170 |
| 1,272 |
| 3,272 |
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Other Post-Employment Benefits (See Note 8) (a) | 52 |
| 49 |
| 49 |
| 46 |
| 44 |
| 197 |
| 437 |
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Operating Leases - Net (See Note 7) (b) | 49 |
| 43 |
| 34 |
| 26 |
| 17 |
| 75 |
| 244 |
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Agreements with Conrail (b) | 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 124 |
| 254 |
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| Total Contractual Obligations | $ | 1,836 |
| $ | 1,122 |
| $ | 1,395 |
| $ | 1,322 |
| $ | 1,161 |
| $ | 15,268 |
| $ | 22,104 |
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Other Commitments (c) | $ | 136 |
| 2 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 6 |
| $ | 153 |
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| (a) | Other post-employment benefits include estimated other post-retirement medical and life insurance payments and payments under non-qualified pension plans which are unfunded. No amounts are included for funded pension obligations as no contributions are currently required. |
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| (b) | Agreements with Conrail represent minimum future lease payments of $254 million under the shared asset area agreements (see Note 12, Related Party Transactions). These amounts plus total operating leases-net of $244 million above equals total net lease commitments of $498 million disclosed in Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies. |
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| (c) | Other commitments of $153 million consisted of surety bonds, letters of credit, uncertain tax positions and public private partnerships. Surety bonds of $57 million and letters of credit of $38 million arise from assurances issued by a third-party that CSX will fulfill certain obligations and are typically a contract, state, federal or court requirement. Uncertain tax positions of $21 million which include interest and penalties are all included in year 2015. The year of settlement cannot be reasonably estimated, however, the Company believes at least $2 million of these unrecognized tax benefits will be resolved in the next 12 months. Contractual commitments related to public-private partnerships are $37 million. |
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
For detailed information about the Company’s guarantees, operating leases and purchase obligations, see Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies. There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates in reporting the amounts of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions are discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a regular basis. Consistent with the prior year, significant estimates using management judgment are made for the following areas:
casualty, environmental and legal reserves;
pension and post-retirement medical plan accounting;
depreciation policies for assets under the group-life method; and
Casualty, Environmental and Legal Reserves
Casualty
Casualty reserves of $265 million in 2014 represent accruals for personal injury, occupational injury and asbestos claims. The Company's self-insured retention amount for these claims is $50 million per occurrence. Currently, no individual claim is expected to exceed the Company's self-insured retention amount. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), to the extent the value of an individual claim exceeds the self-insured retention amount, the Company would present the liability on a gross basis with a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. These reserves fluctuate based upon the timing of payments as well as changes in independent third-party estimates, which are reviewed by management. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the number, type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments and uncertainties in litigation. Most of the Company's casualty claims relate to CSXT unless otherwise noted below. Defense and processing costs, which historically have been insignificant and are anticipated to be insignificant in the future, are not included in the recorded liabilities. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, there were no significant changes in estimate recorded to adjust casualty reserves.
Personal Injury
Personal injury reserves represent liabilities for employee work-related and third-party injuries. Work-related injuries for CSXT employees are primarily subject to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”). In addition to FELA liabilities, employees of other CSX subsidiaries are covered by various state workers’ compensation laws, the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Program or the Maritime Jones Act.
CSXT retains an independent actuary to assist management in assessing the value of personal injury claims. An analysis is performed by the actuary quarterly and is reviewed by management. The methodology used by the actuary includes a development factor to reflect growth or reduction in the value of these personal injury claims. It is based largely on CSXT's historical claims and settlement experience.
2012Critical Accounting Estimates, vs. continued2011 Results of Operations
CSX full year results reflect a 1% year-over-year volume decline as lower coal shipments were partially offset by growth in intermodal and automotive volume. Pricing gains and higher fuel recovery drove increases in revenue per unit in all markets. As a result, total revenue was slightly higher year-over-year.
MerchandiseOccupational & Asbestos
AgriculturalOccupational claims arise from allegations of exposures to certain materials in the workplace, such as solvents, soaps, chemicals (collectively referred to as “irritants”) and diesel fuels (like exhaust fumes) or allegations of chronic physical injuries resulting from work conditions, such as repetitive stress injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and hearing loss.
Agricultural Products - Volume decreased dueThe Company is also party to reduced shipmentsa number of corn and ethanol. Corn shipments for animal feed declined as drought conditionsasbestos claims by employees alleging exposure to asbestos in the Midwest impacted harvest levelsworkplace. The heaviest possible exposure for employees resulted from work conducted in and drove corn prices higher. Further contributingaround steam locomotive engines that were largely phased out beginning around the 1950s. Other types of exposures, however, including exposure from locomotive component parts and building materials, continued until these exposures were substantially eliminated by 1985. Additionally, the Company has retained liability for asbestos claims filed against its previously owned international container shipping business. Diseases associated with asbestos typically have long latency periods (amount of time between exposure to this decline, customers inasbestos and the Southeast took advantageonset of lower cost imported grains and a strong local crop, both ofthe disease) which are transported by truck. Ethanol shipments declined as a result of higher corn prices and reduced gasoline demand.can range from ten to 40 years after exposure.
PhosphatesOccupational claims, excluding asbestos, are analyzed on a quarterly basis by an independent actuary in order to determine the number of unasserted, or incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), claims. The actuary’s analyses are reviewed by management. With the exception of carpal tunnel, management has determined that seven years is the most probable time period in which these unasserted occupational claim filings and Fertilizersclaim values can be estimated. Carpal tunnel claims use a three-year period to estimate the reserve due to the shorter latency period for these types of injuries.
- Volume was flat year-over-year. Fertilizer shipments were lowerAsbestos claims are analyzed by an independent specialist in order to determine the number of unasserted, or incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), claims. Since exposure to asbestos has been substantially eliminated, management reviews asserted asbestos claims quarterly and the review by the specialist is completed annually. In 2014, management increased the forecast period from seven years to ten years. Based on a review of historical settlement trends, management concluded that ten years is the most probable time period in which unasserted asbestos claim filings and claim values can be estimated. The Company does not believe there is sufficient data to justify a projection period longer than ten years at this time. The change in the first half of the year as the expectation of moderating pricesforecast period resulted in delayed purchases by farmers. This declinean immaterial increase in the first half was offset by growth in fertilizer in the second half resulting from low river levels that shifted business that traditionally moves via barge to rail. Additionally, producers advanced shipments of fertilizer in the fourth quarter in anticipation of an expected increased application by farmers in 2013.asbestos reserves during 2014.
FoodThe actuary and Consumer - Volume declined year-over-year. Appliance shipments were lower duespecialist analyze CSXT’s historical claim filings, settlement amounts, and dismissal rates to intermodal conversions, lower sales incentivesdetermine future anticipated claim filing rates and average settlement values for occupational and asbestos claims reserves. The potentially exposed population is estimated by manufacturersusing CSXT’s employment records and a moderating economy. The decline in appliances was partially offset by growth in refrigerated products due to highway-to-rail conversions.industry data. From this analysis, the actuary and specialist provide estimates of the IBNR claims liabilities.
Industrial
Chemicals - Volume growth was driven by anThe estimated future filing rates and estimated average claim values are the most sensitive assumptions for these reserves. A 1% increase or decrease in energy-related markets (that include frac sand, liquid petroleum gas (LPG)either the forecasted number of occupational and crude oil) due to the increase in shale drilling activity. Additionally, plastics shipments grew to support growth predominately in automotive and packaging.
Automotive - Volume grew as North American light vehicle production increased 17% to meet pent up demand asasbestos IBNR claims or the average vehicle ageclaim values would result in approximately a $1 million increase or decrease in the U.S. reached record highs.
Metals - Volume was slightly lower primarily due to the decline in scrap shipments as a result of lower steel mill utilization ratesliability recorded for unasserted occupational and lower scrap exports driven by moderating global demand.
Housing and Construction
Emerging Markets - Volume declined due to reduced shipments of aggregates (which include crushed stone, sand and gravel) resulting from the completion of several road construction projects versus the prior year. Additionally, shipments of salt declined in the early part of this year as inventories remained high due to reduced road application during the previous mild winter.
Forest Products - Volume increased in building products due to recovering demand for housing and construction, which was partially offset by a decline in the paper markets affected by electronic media substitution.asbestos claims.
Coal
Shipments of utility coal declined primarily driven by low natural gas prices, which drove displacement of coal at utilities served by CSX. In addition, utility stockpiles remained well above target levels and overall electric generation in the eastern U.S. declined. Utility coal declines were partially offset by higher export shipments driven by increased shipments of U.S. thermal coal. In 2012, CSX shipped 47.8 million tons of export coal.
Intermodal
Intermodal volume increased due to growth in both domestic and international markets. Domestic shipment growth resulted from highway-to-rail conversions and increased demand from both new and existing customers. International growth was driven by a new customer and expanded service offerings primarily enabled by the Northwest Ohio terminal.
Expense
In 2012, total expenses decreased$26 million compared to prior year. Descriptions of each expense category as well as significant year-over-year changes are described below.
Labor and Fringe expenses include employee wages and related payroll taxes, health and welfare costs, pension, other post-retirement benefits and incentive compensation. These expenses decreased $53 million primarily driven by lower incentive compensation expense and crew labor costs. Crew labor costs decreased as volume declined as well as efficiencies gained from management's action to reduce resources. These decreases were partially offset by wage inflation and increased pension and other post-employment benefit expense.
Materials, Supplies and Otherexpenses consist primarily of contracted services to maintain infrastructure and equipment and for terminal services at automotive facilities as well as professional services. This category also includes costs related to materials, travel, casualty claims, environmental remediation, train accidents, property and sales tax, utilities and other items. Total materials, supplies and other expense decreased by $73 million in 2012. The decrease was primarily driven by the following:
Gains recognized increased $102 million year-over-year, primarily related to the additional recognition of the deferred gain from the prior year sale of an operating corridor to the State of Florida of $80 million.
As a result of efficiency initiatives and the decline in volume, the reduction of active locomotives drove a decrease in material and repair costs.
Continued improvement in safety trends lowered casualty expenses.
Although the number of train accidents continued to decline, a few costly derailments more than offset these decreases.
Inflation also partially offset the items above.
Fuel Critical Accounting Estimates,expense includes locomotive diesel fuel continued
Environmental
Environmental reserves were $94 million for 2014. The Company is a party to various proceedings related to environmental issues, including administrative and judicial proceedings involving private parties and regulatory agencies. The Company has been identified as a potentially responsible party at approximately 250 environmentally impaired sites. Many of these are, or may be, subject to remedial action under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 also known as the Superfund Law, or similar state statutes. Most of these proceedings arose from environmental conditions on properties used for ongoing or discontinued railroad operations. A number of these proceedings, however, are based on allegations that the Company, or its predecessors, sent hazardous substances to facilities owned or operated by others for treatment, recycling or disposal. In addition, some of the Company’s land holdings were leased to others for commercial or industrial uses that may have resulted in releases of hazardous substances or other regulated materials onto the property and could give rise to proceedings against the Company.
In any such proceedings, the Company is subject to environmental clean-up and enforcement actions under the Superfund Law, as well as non-locomotive fuel. This expense is driven bysimilar state laws that may impose joint and several liability for clean-up and enforcement costs on current and former owners and operators of a site without regard to fault or the market price and locomotive consumptionlegality of diesel fuel. Fuel expense increased $4 million primarily due to a 4% increase in average price per gallon for locomotive fuel. Average fuel price per gallon increased $0.12 to $3.18 in 2012 versus a year ago. The increase in average fuel price was partially offset by decreased volume and improved network efficiency and fuel saving initiatives.the original conduct. These costs could be substantial.
DepreciationIn accordance with the Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations Topic expense primarily relatesin the ASC, the Company reviews its role with respect to recognizing the costs of a capital asset, such as locomotives, railcars and track structure, over its useful life. This expense is impacted primarily by the capital expenditures made each year. Depreciation expense increased $83 million duesite identified at least quarterly, giving consideration to a larger asset base relatednumber of factors such as:
type of clean-up required;
nature of the Company’s alleged connection to higher capital spendingthe location (e.g., generator of waste sent to the site or owner or operator of the site);
extent of the Company’s alleged connection (e.g., volume of waste sent to the location and other relevant factors); and
number, connection and financial viability of other named and unnamed potentially responsible parties at the location.
These recorded liabilities for estimated future environmental costs are undiscounted and include future costs for remediation and restoration of sites as well as cycling of a prior year favorable adjustmentany significant ongoing monitoring costs, but exclude any anticipated insurance recoveries. Based on the review process, the Company has recorded amounts to asset retirements.
Equipmentcover contingent anticipated future environmental remediation costs with respect to each site to the extent such costs are estimable and Other includes rent paid for freight cars owned by other railroads or private companies, net of rents received by CSXT for use of its equipment. This category of expenses also includes lease expenses for locomotives, railcars, containers and trailers, officeprobable. Payments related to these liabilities are expected to be made over the next several years. Environmental remediation costs are included in materials, supplies and other rentals. These expenses increased $13 million primarily related to higher automotive volume partially offset by cost savings associated with improved asset utilization.
Otheron the consolidated income statements.
Interest ExpenseCurrently, the Company does not possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of additional liabilities, if any, on some sites until completion of future environmental studies. In addition, conditions that are currently unknown could, at any given location, result in additional exposure, the amount and materiality of which cannot presently be reasonably estimated. Based upon information currently available, however, the Company believes its environmental reserves accurately reflect the cost of remedial actions currently required.
Interest expense increased$14 million to $566 million primarily due to higher average debt balances partially offset by lower interest rates. The primary use of proceeds from the 2012 debt issuances was for the repayment of outstanding indebtedness due in both 2012 and early 2013 as well as a contribution to the Company's qualified pension plans.
Other Income – Net
Other income - net increased$51 million to $73 million primarily related to a gain on the sale of a non-operating real estate.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense increased$39 million to $1.1 billion primarily due to higher earnings during 2012 and the cycling of prior year state income tax related adjustments.
Net Earnings
Net earnings increased$37 million to $1.9 billion and earnings per diluted share increased$0.12 to $1.79 due to the factors mentioned above Lower average shares outstanding also had a positive impact on earnings per diluted share.
2011Critical Accounting Estimates, vs. continued2010 Results of Operations
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| | | Fiscal Years | | | | |
| | | 2011 | | 2010 | | $ Change | | % Change |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | 11,743 |
| | $ | 10,636 |
| | $ | 1,107 |
| | 10 | % |
| Expense | | | | | | | | |
| Labor and Fringe | | 3,073 |
| | 2,957 |
| | (116 | ) | | (4 | ) |
| Materials, Supplies and Other | | 2,229 |
| | 2,075 |
| | (154 | ) | | (7 | ) |
| Fuel | | 1,668 |
| | 1,212 |
| | (456 | ) | | (38 | ) |
| Depreciation | | 976 |
| | 947 |
| | (29 | ) | | (3 | ) |
| Equipment and Other Rents | | 379 |
| | 374 |
| | (5 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| Total Expense | | 8,325 |
| | 7,565 |
| | (760 | ) | | (10 | ) |
| Operating Income | | $ | 3,418 |
| | $ | 3,071 |
| | $ | 347 |
| | 11 |
|
| Interest Expense | | (552 | ) | | (557 | ) | | 5 |
| | 1 |
|
| Other Income - Net | | 22 |
| | 32 |
| | (10 | ) | | (31 | ) |
| Income Tax Expense | | (1,066 | ) | | (983 | ) | | (83 | ) | | (8 | ) |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,822 |
| | $ | 1,563 |
| | $ | 259 |
| | 17 |
|
| Earnings Per Diluted Share: | | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1.67 |
| | $ | 1.35 |
| | $ | 0.32 |
| | 24 | % |
| Operating Ratio | | 70.9 | % | | 71.1 | % | | | | 20 bps |
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Volume and Revenue (Unaudited) |
| Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars) |
Fiscal Years (a) |
| | | Volume | | Revenue | | Revenue Per Unit |
| | | 2011 | | 2010 | | % Change | | 2011 | | 2010 | | % Change | | 2011 | | 2010 | | % Change |
| Agricultural | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Agricultural Products | | 424 |
| | 446 |
| | (5 | )% | | $ | 1,048 |
| | $ | 1,056 |
| | (1 | )% | | $ | 2,472 |
| | $ | 2,368 |
| | 4 | % |
| Phosphates and Fertilizers | | 321 |
| | 313 |
| | 3 |
| | 490 |
| | 465 |
| | 5 |
| | 1,526 |
| | 1,486 |
| | 3 |
|
| Food and Consumer | | 101 |
| | 102 |
| | (1 | ) | | 263 |
| | 245 |
| | 7 |
| | 2,604 |
| | 2,402 |
| | 8 |
|
| Industrial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| Chemicals | | 462 |
| | 461 |
| | — |
| | 1,596 |
| | 1,485 |
| | 8 |
| | 3,455 |
| | 3,221 |
| | 7 |
|
| Automotive | | 361 |
| | 340 |
| | 6 |
| | 936 |
| | 800 |
| | 17 |
| | 2,593 |
| | 2,353 |
| | 10 |
|
| Metals | | 265 |
| | 243 |
| | 9 |
| | 613 |
| | 520 |
| | 18 |
| | 2,313 |
| | 2,140 |
| | 8 |
|
| Housing and Construction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| Emerging Markets | | 439 |
| | 418 |
| | 5 |
| | 672 |
| | 615 |
| | 9 |
| | 1,531 |
| | 1,471 |
| | 4 |
|
| Forest Products | | 281 |
| | 265 |
| | 6 |
| | 684 |
| | 600 |
| | 14 |
| | 2,434 |
| | 2,264 |
| | 8 |
|
| Total Merchandise | | 2,654 |
| | 2,588 |
| | 3 |
| | 6,302 |
| | 5,786 |
| | 9 |
| | 2,375 |
| | 2,236 |
| | 6 |
|
| Coal | | 1,533 |
| | 1,573 |
| | (3 | ) | | 3,709 |
| | 3,267 |
| | 14 |
| | 2,419 |
| | 2,077 |
| | 17 |
|
Intermodal(b) | | 2,289 |
| | 2,223 |
| | 3 |
| | 1,434 |
| | 1,291 |
| | 11 |
| | 626 |
| | 581 |
| | 8 |
|
| Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 298 |
| | 292 |
| | 2 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Total | | 6,476 |
| | 6,384 |
| | 1 | % | | $ | 11,743 |
| | $ | 10,636 |
| | 10 | % | | $ | 1,813 |
| | $ | 1,666 |
| | 9 | % |
(a) CSX followsLegal
In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the ASC, an accrual for a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendarloss contingency is established if information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements, and 2010 included 53 weeks. the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If no accrual is made for a loss contingency because one or both of these conditions are not met, or if an exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued, disclosure of the contingency is made when there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred.
The revenue impactCompany evaluates all exposures relating to legal liabilities at least quarterly and adjusts reserves when appropriate under the guidance noted above. The amount of a particular reserve may be influenced by factors that include official rulings, newly discovered or developed evidence, or changes in laws, regulations and evidentiary standards. See Item 3. Legal Proceedings for further discussion of these items.
Pension and Post-retirement Medical Plan Accounting
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans principally for salaried, management personnel. For employees hired prior to January 1, 2003, the plans provide eligible employees with retirement benefits based predominantly on years of service and compensation rates near retirement. For employees hired in 2003 or thereafter, benefits are determined based on a cash balance formula, which provides benefits by utilizing interest and pay credits based upon age, service and compensation. As of December 2014, the projected benefit obligation for the extra week was $171 million.Company’s pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans were $3 billion and $340 million, respectively. No significant contributions to the Company's qualified pension plans are expected in 2015.
In addition to these plans, the Company sponsors a post-retirement medical plan and a life insurance plan that provide benefits to full-time, salaried, management employees, hired prior to January 1, 2003, upon their retirement if certain eligibility requirements are met. Medicare-eligible retirees are covered by a health reimbursement arrangement, which is an employer-funded account that can be used for reimbursement of eligible medical expenses. Non-Medicare eligible retirees are covered by a self-insured program partially funded by participating retirees. The life insurance plan is non-contributory.
For information related to the funded status of the Company's pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, see Note 8, Employee Benefit Plans.
(b) In fourth quarter 2011, CSX reduced revenue by $18 million correcting the first nine months of 2011 intermodal revenue on certain interline business. This adjustmentThe accounting for these plans is presented in intermodal revenue above and is considered immaterialsubject to the consolidated financial statements.guidance provided in the Compensation-Retirement Benefits Topic in the ASC. This rule requires that management make certain assumptions relating to the following:
discount rates used to measure future obligations and interest expense;
long-term rate of return on plan assets;
salary scale inflation rates; and
other assumptions.
The Company engages independent actuaries to compute the amounts of liabilities and expenses relating to these plans subject to the assumptions that the Company selects. These amounts are reviewed by management.
2011Critical Accounting Estimates, vs. 2010 Results of Operationscontinued
CSX fullDiscount Rates
Discount rates affect the amount of liability recorded and the interest expense component of pension and post-retirement expense. Discount rates reflect the rates at which pension and other post-retirement benefits could be effectively settled, or in other words, how much it would cost the Company to buy enough high quality bonds to generate cash flow equal to the Company's expected future benefit payments. The Company determines the discount rate based on the market yield as of year results reflect positive year-over-year volume and revenue growth as demandend for rail service inhigh quality corporate bonds whose maturities match the markets CSX serves continued to support profitable growth. Ongoing emphasis on pricing above rail inflation, along with higher fuel recovery associated with the increase in fuel prices, drove revenue-per-unit increases in all markets. Fiscal year 2010 results include an extra week of activity as compared to fiscal year 2011.
Volume and Revenue
Merchandise
Agriculturalplans' expected benefit payments.
Agricultural Products – Volume declined asThe discount rates used by the amount of feed shipments declined as a result of higher corn pricesCompany to value its 2014 pension and decreased production from producers of poultrypost-retirement obligations are 4.00% and pork. These reductions were slightly offset3.60%, respectively. For 2013, the discount rate used by growth in ethanolthe Company to value its pension and increased shipments of soybeans into the Southeastpost-retirement obligations was 4.75% and 4.25%, respectively. Discount rates may differ for pension and post-retirement benefits due to low inventories.varying duration of the liabilities for projected payments for each plan. As of December
Phosphates2014, the estimated duration of pensions and Fertilizers – Shipments of domestic fertilizers grew as farmers replenished inventories to improve crop yields as a result of higher anticipated crop prices. Export demand was also strong with recovery in exports to Centralpost-retirement benefits is approximately 12 years and South America after the prior year's drought. Shipments of phosphate rock, which is used to make fertilizer, grew as suppliers are stocking up in anticipation of a strong spring season.8 years, respectively.
FoodEach year, these discount rates are reevaluated and Consumeradjusted using the current market interest rates for high quality corporate bonds to reflect the best estimate of the current effective settlement rates. In general, if interest rates decline or rise, the assumed discount rates will change.
Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
– Volume decreased as lower appliance shipments resulting from continued weaknessThe expected long-term average rate of return on plan assets reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested, or to be invested, to provide for benefits included in the housing sectorprojected benefit obligation. In estimating that rate, the Company gives appropriate consideration to the returns being earned by the plan assets in the funds and the rates of return expected to be available for reinvestment as well as the current and projected asset mix of the funds. Management balances market expectations obtained from various investment managers and economists with both market and actual plan historical returns to develop a reasonable estimate of the expected long-term rate of return on assets. As this assumption is long-term, it is adjusted less frequently than other assumptions used in pension accounting. The long-term rate of return on plan assets used by the Company to value its pension obligation was partially offset by strength7.25% and 7.50% in truckload conversions of refrigerated products2014 and manufactured goods.2013, respectively.
Industrial
Salary Scale Inflation Rates
Chemicals Salary scale inflation rates are based on current trends and historical data accumulated by the Company. The Company reviews recent wage increases and management incentive compensation payments over the past five years in its assessment of salary scale inflation rates. The Company used a salary scale rate of 3.75% to value its 2014 – Volume was flat as strength in frac sand (used in the extraction of gas and petroleum) resulted from the increase in natural gas drilling. This increase was offset by a reduction in basic chemical markets, like plastics, which experienced weak consumer demand and inventory destocking.2013 pension obligations.
Automotive - Automotive volume grew as North American automotive production increasedOther Assumptions
The calculations made by the actuaries also include assumptions relating to meet pent up demand from delayed purchases during the slowed economy over the last few years.health care cost trend rates, mortality rates, turnover and retirement age. These assumptions are based upon historical data, recent plan experience and industry trends and are selected by management.
Metals – Volume growth was driven by strong export demand for scrap shipments and higher domestic steel production resulting from strong demand in the automotive and oil and gas sectors for products such as sheet steel and pipe.
Housing and Construction
Emerging Markets – Volume increased primarily driven by improved shipments of aggregates (which include crushed stone, sand and gravel), cement and waste (such as construction and demolition debris) as a result of new distribution facilities and overall market growth related to the improving economy.
Forest Products – Volume increased, despite the weakness in housing-related markets, primarily related to strength in shipments of pulp board and paper used in packaging for consumer products and increased shipments of building products resulting from inventory replenishments.
CoalCritical Accounting Estimates, continued
Shipments2015 Estimated Pension and Post-retirement Expense
Net pension and post-retirement benefits expense for 2015 is expected to be approximately $70 million and $20 million, respectively, compared to $58 million and $20 million, respectively, in 2014. The increase in pension expense is primarily related to lower discount rates and adoption of utility coal declined as electrical generation declined in the eastern U.S., natural gas prices remained low and utility stockpiles were above target levels. This decrease wasnew mortality tables, partially offset by higher export shipments driven by greater demand for U.S. coalfavorable pension asset experience.
The following sensitivity analysis illustrates the effect of changes in Europe, South Americacertain assumptions like discount rates, salaries and Asia. During 2011, CSX shipped 40.2 million tons of export coal.health care costs on the The increase in revenue per unit was driven by improved yield, positive mix2014 estimated pension and fuel recovery. post-retirement expense:
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| (Dollars in Millions) | Pension | | OPEB |
| | | | |
| Discount Rate 1% change | $ | 23 |
| | $ | 2 |
|
| Long-term Rate of Return 1% change | $ | 23 |
| | N/A |
|
| Salary Inflation 1% change | $ | 9 |
| | N/A |
|
International
Depreciation Policies for Assets Utilizing the Group-Life Method
The Company depreciates its rail assets, including main-line track, locomotives and domestic shipment growth resulted from expandedfreight cars, using the group-life method of accounting. Assets depreciated under the group-life method comprise 85% of total fixed assets of $39 billion on a gross basis at December 2014. All other assets of the Company are depreciated on a straight-line basis. The group-life method aggregates assets with similar lives and characteristics into groups and depreciates each of these groups as a whole. When using the group-life method, an underlying assumption is that each group of assets, as a whole, is used and depreciated to the end of its recoverable life.
The Company currently utilizes more than 130 different depreciable asset categories to account for depreciation expense for the railroad assets that are depreciated under the group-life method of accounting. Examples of depreciable asset categories include 18 different categories for crossties due to the different combinations of density classifications and asset types. By utilizing various depreciable categories, the Company can more accurately account for the use of its assets. All assets of the Company are depreciated on a time or life basis.
The Company believes the group-life method of depreciation closely approximates the straight-line method of depreciation. Additionally, due to the nature of most of its assets (e.g., track is one contiguous, connected asset), the Company believes that this is the most effective way to properly depreciate its assets.
Under the group-life method of accounting, the service offerings, over-the-road conversions,lives and salvage values for each group of assets are determined by completing periodic depreciation studies and applying management's assumptions regarding the service lives of its properties. A depreciation study (also referred to as a life study) is the periodic review of asset service lives, salvage values, accumulated depreciation, and network enhancements. The increase in revenue per unit was drivenother related factors for group assets conducted by increased fuel recovery, improved yields and favorable traffic mix. This revenue-per-unit increase was partially offseta third-party specialist, analyzed by the impact of switching fromCompany’s management and approved by the STB, the regulatory board that has broad jurisdiction over railroad practices. The STB requires depreciation studies be performed for equipment assets every three years and for road (e.g. bridges and signals) and track (e.g., rail, ties and ballast) assets every six years. In 2014, the Company completed a purchased transportation arrangement todepreciation study for its road and track assets. In 2012, the Company completed a domestic interline program in the prior year. This program, known as UMAX, provides customers with containersdepreciation study for local shipments or transcontinental service provided jointly by CSXits equipment assets and Union Pacific Corporation.
Other
Other revenue increased due to stronger affiliate revenue and higher incidental charges mostly offset by lower benefits for contract volume commitments as compareda technical update (an update to the prior year.
Expense
In 2011, total expenses increased $760 million or 10% to $8.3 billion compared to prior year. Descriptions of each expense category as well as significant year-over-year changes are described below.
Labordepreciation study) for its road and Fringe expenses include employee wages and related payroll taxes, health and welfare costs, pension, other post-retirement benefits and incentive compensation. These expenses increased $116 million primarily driven by inflation, increased resource levels and other labor-related costs associated with training focused on service improvements partially offset by lower incentive compensation expense.
Materials, Supplies and Otherexpenses consist primarily of contracted services to maintain infrastructure and equipment and for terminal services at automotive facilities as well as professional services. This category also includes costs related to materials, travel, casualty claims, environmental remediation, train accidents, property and sales tax, utilities and other items. Total materials, supplies and other expense increased by $154 million in 2011.track assets. The increase was primarily drivenCompany believes the frequency currently required by the following:
Volume-related expensesSTB provides adequate review of asset service lives and inflation increased asthat a more frequent review would not result of higher operating and maintenance costs at automotive facilities, coal piers and intermodal terminals. Additionally, maintenance expense increased due toin a higher active count of locomotives in service as compared to prior year. Higher travel costs for train crews and other volume-related expenses also contributed to this increase.
Casualty expenses increased year-over-year primarilymaterial change due to the prior year benefitlong-lived nature of $49 million not repeated inmost of the current year. This benefit was a result of improvements in safety and occupational claim trends.
assets.
Expense increases were partiallyCritical Accounting Estimates, continued
Changes in asset service lives due to the results of the depreciation studies are applied on a prospective basis and could significantly impact future periods’ depreciation expense, and thus, the Company's results of operations.
There are several factors taken into account during the depreciation study and they include:
statistical analysis of historical life and salvage data for each group of property;
statistical analysis of historical retirements for each group of property;
evaluation of current operations;
evaluation of technological advances and maintenance schedules;
previous assessment of the condition of the assets and outlook for their continued use;
expected net salvage to be received upon retirement; and
comparison of assets to the same asset groups with other companies.
For retirements or disposals of depreciable rail assets that occur in the ordinary course of business, the asset cost (net of salvage value or sales proceeds) is charged to accumulated depreciation and no gain or loss is recognized. As individual assets within a specific group are retired, resulting gains and losses are recorded in accumulated depreciation. As part of the depreciation study, an assessment of the recorded amount of accumulated depreciation is made to determine if it is deficient (or in excess) of the appropriate amount indicated by the study. Any such deficiency (or excess), including any deferred gains or losses, is amortized as a component of depreciation expense over the remaining service life of the asset group until the next required depreciation study. Since the overall assumption with group-life is that the assets within the group on average have the same service life and characteristics, it is therefore concluded that the deferred gains and losses offset by approximately $37 millionover time.
In the event that large groups of reduced transportation costsassets are removed from service as a result of switching fromunusual acts or sales, resulting gains and losses are recognized immediately. These acts are not considered to be in the normal course of business and are therefore recognized when incurred. Examples of such acts would be the major destruction of assets due to significant storm damage (e.g., major hurricanes), the sale of a purchased transportation agreementrail line segment to another railroad or the disposal of an entire class of assets (e.g., disposal of all refrigerated freight cars).
Recent experience with depreciation studies has resulted in depreciation rate changes which did not materially affect the Company’s annual depreciation expense of $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion for 2014 and 2013, respectively. A 1% change in the average life of all group-life assets would result in an approximate $10 million change to the UMAX domestic interline program in 2010. Additionally, an operating property transaction with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts closed during 2010 and resulted in a $30 million net book loss on a pre-tax basis.
Fuel expense includes locomotive diesel fuel as well as non-locomotive fuel. This expense is driven by the market price and locomotive consumption of diesel fuel. Fuel expense increased $456 million primarily due to a 26% increase in average price per gallon for locomotive fuel. Average fuel price per gallon increased $0.80 from $2.26 in 2010 to $3.06 in 2011.
Depreciation expense primarily relates to recognizing the costs of a capital asset, such as locomotives, railcars and track structure, over its useful life. This expense is impacted primarily by the capital expenditures made each year. Depreciation expense increased $29 million due to a larger asset base related to higher capital spending partially offset by a multi-year adjustment related to retirements as well as the impact of prior year's additional expense related to the extra week.
Equipment and Other includes rent paid for freight cars owned by other railroads or private companies, net of rents received by CSXT for use of its equipment. This category of expenses also includes lease expenses for locomotives, railcars, containers and trailers, office and other rentals. These expenses increased $5 million primarily due to volume-related expenses partially offset by cost savings associated with improved asset utilization.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $5 million to $552 million primarily due to lower average interest rates offset by higher average debt balances during 2011.
Other Income – Net
Other income - net decreased $10 million to $22 million related to lower real estate sales and increased non-operating expenses.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense increased $83 million to $1.1 billion due to higher earnings during 2011 offset by certain state income tax related adjustments compared to a year ago.
Net Earnings
Net earnings increased $259 million to $1.8 billion and earnings per diluted share increased $0.32 to $1.67 in 2011. This increase was primarily due to higher operating income net of income taxes in 2011.Company’s annual depreciation expense.
Critical Accounting Estimates, continued
Income Taxes
CSX accounts for income taxes in accordance with the Income Taxes Topic in the ASC that addresses how tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this topic, the Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The amount recognized in the financial statements from such a position is measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
CSX files a consolidated federal income tax return, which includes its principal domestic subsidiaries. Examinations of the federal income tax returns of CSX have been completed through 2013. During 2014, the Company participated in a contemporaneous Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit of tax year 2014. Management believes an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that might be assessed. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of CSX management that none of these items will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of CSX. An unexpected adverse resolution of one or more of these items, however, could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations in a particular fiscal quarter or fiscal year. As of December 2014, the Company’s uncertain tax positions were $21 million.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Change in Accounting Policy
See Note 1, Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies under the caption, “New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Policy.”
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is a company’s ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet both current and future needs for obligations as they mature and to provide for planned capital expenditures, including those to implementaddress regulatory and legislative initiatives. In order torequirements. To have a complete picture of a company’s liquidity, its balance sheet, sources and uses of cash flow and external factors should be reviewed.
Material Changes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Significant Cash Flows
Consolidated Balance Sheets
CSX's balance sheet reflects its strong capital base and the impact of CSX's balanced approach in deploying its capital for the benefit of its shareholders, which includes investments in infrastructure, dividend improvement and share repurchases.
Total assets increased$1.2 billion from prior year. Assets increased primarily due to the increase in net properties of $1.1 billion driven by planned capital spending.
Totalas well as total liabilities and shareholders' equity increased$1.2 $1.3 billion. Increases were from prior year. The increase in assets was driven by higher net properties of $1.3 billion resulting from planned capital investments. The increase in total liabilities and shareholders' equity combined was driven by net debt activityearnings of $591$1.9 billion, higher pension and other post-retirement benefit liabilities of $269 million mostly due to additional borrowings;driven by lower discount rates and higher deferred income tax liabilitytaxes of $495$196 million primarily related to the net impact of bonus depreciation onaccelerated tax accruals; and stronger net earnings of $1.9 billion.depreciation. Partially offsetting these increases were dividends paid of $629 million and share repurchases of $734 million, dividends paid of $558 million$517 million.
Significant cash flows
The following tables present net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and a pension plan contribution of $275 million.financing activities for full years 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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| | | | | | 2014 vs. 2013 | | 2013 vs. 2012 |
| Dollars in millions | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | | $ Var | | $ Var |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 3,343 |
| $ | 3,267 |
| $ | 2,946 |
| | $ | 76 |
| | $ | 321 |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (2,183 | ) | $ | (2,227 | ) | $ | (2,277 | ) | | $ | 44 |
| | $ | 50 |
|
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (1,083 | ) | $ | (1,232 | ) | $ | (668 | ) | | $ | 149 |
| | $ | (564 | ) |
Sources of Cash
The Company has multiple sources of cash. First, the Company generates cash from operations. In 2012,operations, and in 2014, the Company generated $2.9$3.3 billion of cash from operating activities which decreased $545was $76 million from higher than the prior year. This decrease wasyear primarily driven by higher net earnings. In 2013, the Company generated $3.3 billion of cash from operating activities which increased $321 million from 2012 primarily driven by a $275 million contribution to the Company's qualified pension plans and higher payments for income taxes as well as payments related to the ratification of labor agreements in 2012. In 2011, the Company generated $3.5 billion of cash from operating activities which represented a $230 million increase from the prior year, driven by higher earnings.2012 that did not repeat.
Second, CSX has access to numerous financing sources including a $1 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility that expires in September 2016. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility. See Note 9, Debt and Credit Agreements for more information.
CSX filed itsa shelf registration statement with the SEC on February 15, 2013. This shelf registration statement is unlimited as to amount and may be used subject to market conditions and CSX Board authorization, to issue debt or equity securities at CSX’s discretion.discretion, subject to market conditions and CSX Board authorization. While CSX seeks to give itself flexibility with respect to cash requirements, there can be no assurance that market conditions would permit CSX to sell such securities on acceptable terms at any given time, or at all.
Uses of Cash
CSX continued to invest in its business to create long-term value for shareholders. In 2012,2014, net cash used in investing activities was $2.2 billion, a decrease in spending of $44 million from the prior year primarily driven by $2.3 billionhigher net sales of property additions, which was consistent with the prior year.short-term investments. In 2011,2013, net cash used in investing activities was also$2.2 billion, a decrease in spending of $50 million from 2012 primarily driven by $2.3 billionhigher net sales of short-term investments partially offset by lower proceeds from property additions which increased $457 million from prior year.dispositions.
The Company is committed to maintaining and improving its existing infrastructure and to positioning itself for long-term growth through expanding network and terminal capacity. Funds used for property additions are further described below.
| | | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
Capital Expenditures (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Track | | | $ | 792 |
| | $ | 785 |
| | $ | 777 |
| $ | 750 |
| | $ | 793 |
| | $ | 792 |
|
| Bridges, Signals and Other | | | 429 |
| | 421 |
| | 475 |
| 538 |
| | 415 |
| | 429 |
|
| Total Infrastructure | | 1,221 |
| | 1,206 |
| | 1,252 |
| 1,288 |
| | 1,208 |
| | 1,221 |
|
| Freight Cars | | 288 |
| | 373 |
| | 157 |
| 329 |
| | 146 |
| | 288 |
|
| Capacity and Commercial Facilities | | 218 |
| | 264 |
| | 258 |
| 452 |
| | 346 |
| | 218 |
|
| Regulatory (including PTC) | | 270 |
| | 210 |
| | 133 |
| 321 |
| | 318 |
| | 270 |
|
| Locomotives | | 178 |
| | 142 |
| | 25 |
| 51 |
| | 255 |
| | 178 |
|
Public-Private Partnerships - net (a) | | 166 |
| | 102 |
| | 15 |
| 8 |
| | 40 |
| | 166 |
|
Total Capital Expenditures (a) | | | 2,341 |
| | 2,297 |
| | 1,840 |
| $ | 2,449 |
| | $ | 2,313 |
| | $ | 2,341 |
|
| |
| (a) | Total capital expenditures shown above include investments related to reimbursable public-private partnerships. These partnership investments of $166 million, $102 million and $15 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, are for projects that are partially or wholly reimbursed to CSX through either government grants or other funding sources such as cash received from a property sale. These reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year; therefore the timing of receipts may differ from the timing of the investment. |
Planned capital investments for 20132015 are $2.3expected to be $2.5 billion,, including expected spending of approximately $325$300 million for Positive Train Control ("PTC").PTC. This amount$2.5 billion excludes investments related to partially or wholly reimbursable public-private partnerships where reimbursements may not be fully received in a given year. OverApproximately half of the 20132015 investment will be used to sustain the core infrastructure. The remaining amounts will be allocated to locomotives, freight cars and high return projects that drivesupporting long-term profitable growth, productivity initiatives and productivity such as intermodal terminal capacity and major track expansion along the River Line between northern New Jersey and the Albany, N.Y., region.service improvements to optimize performance. CSX intends to fund capital investments through cash generated from operations.
Over the long term, the Company expects to incur significant capital costs in connection with the implementation of PTC. CSX estimates that the total multi-year cost of PTC implementation will be at least $1.7 billion.$1.9 billion. This estimate includes costs for installing the new system along tracks, upgrading locomotives, adding communication equipment and developing new technologies. Total PTC spending life-to-date through 20122014 was approximately $585 million.$1.2 billion.
In addition to capital investments, the Company uses cash for scheduled payments of debt and leases, share repurchases and to pay dividends to shareholders. In 2012,2014, net cash used in financing activities was $668 million,$1.1 billion, which wasrepresents a decrease in spending of $745$149 million. This decrease was driven by higher net long-term debt issued of $347 million. Share (net of debt repayments) partially offset by share repurchases were lower by $830 million and partially offsetting this were higher dividend payments of $78 million as a result of an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.14 per share in second quarter 2012.
$164 million. In 2011,2013, net cash used in financing activities was $1.4 billion$1.2 million, which increased $186was an increase in spending of $564 million from the prior year primarily asdriven by higher debt repayments and a resultlower amount of $1.6 billion of share repurchasesdebt issued, partially offset by net debt in 2011. CSX paid dividends of $480 million in 2011, which was $108 million more than prior year. This increase was due to an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.09 perlower share at the beginning of 2011 and then to $0.12 in second quarter 2011.repurchases.
CSX is continually evaluating market and regulatory conditions that could affect the Company’s ability to generate sufficient returns on capital investments. CSX may revise its future estimates for capital spending as a result of changes in business conditions, tax legislation or the enactment of new laws or regulations. Although new legislation or regulations which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations and financial performance in the future (see Risk Factors under Item 1A of this Form 10-K), it is too early to predict the manner or severity of such impact..
Liquidity and Working Capital
Currently, CSX is well positioned from a liquidity standpoint. The Company ended the year with $1.4 billion$961 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. CSX has a $1 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility backed by a diverse syndicate of banks. This facility expires in September 2016 and as of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility. Additionally in 2012,2014, CSX issued a total of $1.1$1 billion of new long-term debt. CSX uses current cash balances for general corporate purposes, which may include reduction or refinancing of outstanding indebtedness, capital expenditures, working capital requirements, contributions to the Company's qualified pension plan, redemptions and repurchases of CSX common stock and dividends to shareholders. See Note 9, Debt and Credit Agreements.
The Company's $250 million receivables securitization facility has a 364-daythree-year term and expires in December 2013June 2017. The Company's intention is to continue to renew this facility prior to its expiration. The purpose of this facility is to provide an alternative to commercial paper and a low cost source of short-term liquidity. The Company anticipates either renewing the facility or replacing it with another liquidity-based solution. Under the terms of this facility, CSXT transfers eligible third-party receivables to CSX Trade Receivables, a bankruptcy-remote special purpose subsidiary. A separate subsidiary of CSX services the receivables. Upon transfer, the receivables become assets of CSX Trade Receivables and are not available to the creditors of CSX or any of its other subsidiaries. In the event CSX Trade Receivables draws under this facility, the Company will record an equivalent amount of debt on its consolidated financial statements. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility.
Working capital can also be considered a measure of a company’s ability to meet its short-term needs. CSX had a working capital surplus of $174$465 million and $248$178 million at December 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. This lower surplusincrease since the prior year is primarily due to reclassification ofa lower current portionmaturities of long-term debt, that will mature within a year This decline waspartially offset by payments made for incentive compensation and other labor and fringe liabilities as well as fora net decrease in short-term debt paid.investments driven by higher sales of these investments. Also, see sources and uses of cash description above.
The Company’s working capital balance varies due to factors such as the timing of scheduled debt payments and changes in cash and cash equivalent balances as discussed above. Although the Company currently has a surplus, a working capital deficit is not unusual for CSX or other companies in the industry and does not indicate a lack of liquidity. The Company continues to maintain adequate current assets to satisfy current liabilities and maturing obligations when they come due. Furthermore, CSX has sufficient financial capacity, including its revolving credit facility, trade receivable facility and shelf registration statement to manage its day-to-day cash requirements and any anticipated obligations. The Company from time to time accesses the credit markets for additional liquidity.
Credit Ratings
Credit ratings reflect an independent agency’s judgment on the likelihood that a borrower will repay a debt obligation at maturity. The ratings reflect many considerations, such as the nature of the borrower’s industry and its competitive position, the size of the company, its liquidity and access to capital and the sensitivity of a company’s cash flows to changes in the economy. The two largest rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), use alphanumeric codes to designate their ratings. The highest quality rating for long-term credit obligations is AAA and Aaa for S&P and Moody’s, respectively. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.
The cost and availability of unsecured financing are materially affected by CSX's long-term credit ratings. CSX's credit ratings have improved during 2012. Currently,2014. As of December 2013 and December 2014, S&P's long-term rating on CSX is rated BBB with a positive outlook by S&P andwas BBB+ (Stable). Moody's improved the long-term credit rating on CSX from Baa2 with a stable outlook by Moody's, compared to a rating of BBB with a stable outlook by S&P and Baa3 with a positive outlook by Moody's at December 2011.2013, to Baa1 (Stable) as of December 2014. Ratings of BBB- and Baa3 or better by S&P and Moody’s, respectively, reflect ratings on debt obligations that fall within a band of credit quality considered to be investment grade. If CSX's credit ratings were to decline to below investment grade levels, the Company could experience significant increases in its interest cost for new debt. In addition, a decline in CSX’s credit ratings to below investment grade levels could adversely affect the market’s demand, and thus the Company’s ability to readily issue new debt.
SCHEDULE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
The following tables set forth maturities of the Company's contractual obligations and other significant commitments:
| | | Type of Obligation | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Thereafter | Total | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Thereafter | Total |
| (Dollars in Millions) (Unaudited) | | |
| Contractual Obligations | | |
| Total Debt (See Note 9) | $ | 780 |
| $ | 527 |
| $ | 629 |
| $ | 22 |
| $ | 631 |
| $ | 7,243 |
| $ | 9,832 |
| $ | 228 |
| $ | 21 |
| $ | 631 |
| $ | 619 |
| $ | 518 |
| $ | 7,725 |
| $ | 9,742 |
|
| Interest on Debt | 566 |
| 529 |
| 480 |
| 459 |
| 437 |
| 5,860 |
| 8,331 |
| 518 |
| 487 |
| 465 |
| 424 |
| 386 |
| 5,875 |
| 8,155 |
|
| Purchase Obligations (See Note 7) | 559 |
| 406 |
| 306 |
| 271 |
| 252 |
| 1,887 |
| 3,681 |
| 963 |
| 496 |
| 190 |
| 181 |
| 170 |
| 1,272 |
| 3,272 |
|
Other Post-Employment Benefits (See Note 8) (a) | 56 |
| 55 |
| 53 |
| 51 |
| 50 |
| 223 |
| 488 |
| 52 |
| 49 |
| 49 |
| 46 |
| 44 |
| 197 |
| 437 |
|
Operating Leases - Net (See Note 7) (b) | 45 |
| 70 |
| 35 |
| 32 |
| 28 |
| 140 |
| 350 |
| 49 |
| 43 |
| 34 |
| 26 |
| 17 |
| 75 |
| 244 |
|
Agreements with Conrail (b) | 26 |
| 26 |
| 25 |
| 25 |
| 24 |
| 162 |
| 288 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 26 |
| 124 |
| 254 |
|
Public-Private Partnerships (See Note 6) (c) | 146 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 10 |
| 165 |
| |
| Total Contractual Obligations | $ | 2,178 |
| $ | 1,616 |
| $ | 1,530 |
| $ | 862 |
| $ | 1,424 |
| $ | 15,525 |
| $ | 23,135 |
| $ | 1,836 |
| $ | 1,122 |
| $ | 1,395 |
| $ | 1,322 |
| $ | 1,161 |
| $ | 15,268 |
| $ | 22,104 |
|
| | | |
Other Commitments (d)(c) | $ | 127 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| $ | 127 |
| $ | 136 |
| 2 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 6 |
| $ | 153 |
|
| |
| (a) | Other post-employment benefits include estimated other post-retirement medical and life insurance payments and payments under non-qualified pension plans which are unfunded. No amounts are included for funded pension obligations as no contributions are currently required. |
| |
| (b) | Agreements with Conrail represent minimum future lease payments of $282$254 million under the shared asset area agreements as well as $6 million for freight cars and locomotives (see Note 12, Related Party Transactions). These amounts plus total operating leases-net of $350$244 million above equals total net lease commitments of $638$498 million disclosed in Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies. |
| |
| (c) | Public-Private Partnerships primarily include contractual commitments to the state of Florida resulting from the sale of a portion of the Company's track. |
| |
(d) | Other commitments of $127$153 million consisted of surety bonds, letters of credit, and uncertain tax positions.positions and public private partnerships. Surety bonds of $69$57 million and letters of credit of $34$38 million arise from assurances issued by a third-party that CSX will fulfill certain obligations and are typically a contract, state, federal or court requirement. Uncertain tax positions of $24$21 million which include interest and penalties are all included in year 2013.2015. The year of settlement cannot be reasonably estimated, however, the Company believes at least $3$2 million of these unrecognized tax benefits will be resolved in the next 12 months. Contractual commitments related to public-private partnerships are $37 million. |
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
For detailed information about the Company’s guarantees, operating leases and purchase obligations, see Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies.
There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates in reporting the amounts of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions are discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a regular basis. Consistent with the prior year, significant estimates using management judgment are made for the following areas:
casualty, environmental and legal reserves;
pension and post-retirement medical plan accounting;
depreciation policies for assets under the group-life method; and
Casualty, Environmental and Legal Reserves
Casualty
Casualty reserves of $265 million in 2014 represent accruals for personal injury, occupational injury and asbestos claims. During 2010 the Company increased itsThe Company's self-insured retention amount for these claims from $25is $50 million to $50 million per occurrence for claims occurring on or after June 1, 2010.occurrence. Currently, no individual claim is expected to exceed the Company's self-insured retention amount. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), to the extent the value of an individual claim exceeds the self-insured retention amount, the Company would present the liability on a gross basis with a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. These reserves fluctuate based upon the timing of payments as well as changes in independent third-party estimates, which are reviewed by management. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the number, type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments and uncertainties in litigation.
Most of the Company's casualty claims relate to CSXT unless otherwise noted below. Defense and processing costs, which historically have been insignificant and are anticipated to be insignificant in the future, are not included in the recorded liabilities.
As of December During 2014, 2013 and 2012,, the Company had $325 million in casualty reserves. See below for details regarding there were no significant changes in estimate forrecorded to adjust casualty reserves.
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Personal Injury
Personal injury reserves represent liabilities for employee work-related and third-party injuries. Work-related injuries for CSXT employees are primarily subject to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”). In addition to FELA liabilities, employees of other CSX subsidiaries are covered by various state workers’ compensation laws, the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Program or the Maritime Jones Act.
CSXT retains an independent actuarial firmactuary to assist management in assessing the value of personal injury claims. An analysis is performed by the independent actuarial firmactuary quarterly and is reviewed by management. The methodology used by the actuary includes a development factor to reflect growth or reduction in the value of these personal injury claims. It is based largely on CSXT's historical claims and settlement experience.
During 2012 and 2011, there were no significant changes in estimates in personal injury reserves. Adjustments to the reserves are included in materials, supplies and other in the consolidated income statements.42
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Occupational & Asbestos
Occupational claims arise from allegations of exposures to certain materials in the workplace, such as solvents, soaps, chemicals (collectively referred to as “irritants”) and diesel fuels (from(like exhaust fumes) or allegations of chronic physical injuries resulting from work conditions, such as repetitive stress injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and hearing loss.
The Company is also party to a number of asbestos claims by employees alleging exposure to asbestos in the workplace. The heaviest possible exposure for employees resulted from work conducted in and around steam locomotive engines that were largely phased out beginning around the 1950s. Other types of exposures, however, including exposure from locomotive component parts and building materials, continued until these exposures were substantially eliminated by 1985. Additionally, the Company has retained liability for asbestos claims filed against its previously owned international container shipping business. Diseases associated with asbestos typically have long latency periods (amount of time between exposure to a diseaseasbestos and the onset of the disease) which can range from 10ten to 40 years after exposure.
Occupational andclaims, excluding asbestos, claims are analyzed on a quarterly basis by a third-partyan independent actuary or specialist (the "third-party specialist"), respectively, in order to determine the number of unasserted, or incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), claims. Analyses of both types of claimsThe actuary’s analyses are performed by the third-party specialist and reviewed by management. This review is quarterly for occupational claims and annually for asbestos claims. Since exposure to asbestos has been substantially eliminated, this review is completed annually. For asserted occupational and asbestos claims, management reviews quarterly. With the exception of carpal tunnel, management has determined that seven years is the most probable time period in which these unasserted occupational claim filings and claim values can be estimated. Carpal tunnel claims use a three-year period to estimate the reserve due to the shorter latency period for these types of injuries.
Asbestos claims are analyzed by an independent specialist in order to determine the number of unasserted, or incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), claims. Since exposure to asbestos has been substantially eliminated, management reviews asserted asbestos claims quarterly and the review by the specialist is completed annually. In 2014, management increased the forecast period from seven years to ten years. Based on a review of historical settlement trends, management concluded that ten years is the most probable time period in which unasserted asbestos claim filings and claim values can be estimated. The third-party specialistsCompany does not believe there is sufficient data to justify a projection period longer than ten years at this time. The change in the forecast period resulted in an immaterial increase in the asbestos reserves during 2014.
The actuary and specialist analyze CSXT’s historical claim filings, settlement amounts, and dismissal rates to determine future anticipated claim filing rates and average settlement values for occupational and asbestos claims reserves. The potentially exposed population is estimated by using CSXCSXT’s employment records and industry data. From this analysis, the third-party specialistsactuary and specialist provide an estimateestimates of the IBNR claims liability.
Critical Accounting Estimates, continuedliabilities.
The estimated future filing rates and estimated average claim values are the most sensitive assumptions for these reserves. A 1% increase or decrease in either the forecasted number of occupational and asbestos IBNR claims or the average claim values would result in approximately a $1$1 million increase or decrease in the liability recorded for unasserted occupational and asbestos claims.
During 2012 and 2011, there were noCritical Accounting Estimates, significant changes in estimates recorded to adjust occupational or asbestos reserves. Adjustments in reserves are included in materials, supplies and other in the consolidated income statements.continued
Environmental
Environmental reserves were $94 million for 2014. The Company is a party to various proceedings related to environmental issues, including administrative and judicial proceedings involving private parties and regulatory agencies. The Company has been identified as a potentially responsible party at approximately 248250 environmentally impaired sites. Many of these are, or may be, subject to remedial action under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 or CERCLA, also known as the Superfund Law, or similar state statutes. Most of these proceedings arose from environmental conditions on properties used for ongoing or discontinued railroad operations. A number of these proceedings, however, are based on allegations that the Company, or its predecessors, sent hazardous substances to facilities owned or operated by others for treatment, recycling or disposal. In addition, some of the Company’s land holdings were leased to others for commercial or industrial uses that may have resulted in releases of hazardous substances or other regulated materials onto the property and could give rise to proceedings against the Company.
In any such proceedings, the Company is subject to environmental clean-up and enforcement actions under the Superfund Law, as well as similar state laws that may impose joint and several liability for clean-up and enforcement costs on current and former owners and operators of a site without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct. These costs could be substantial.
In accordance with the Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations Topic in the ASC, the Company reviews its role with respect to each site identified at least quarterly, giving consideration to a number of factors such as:
type of clean-up required;
nature of the Company’s alleged connection to the location (e.g., generator of waste sent to the site or owner or operator of the site);
extent of the Company’s alleged connection (e.g., volume of waste sent to the location and other relevant factors); and
number, connection and financial viability of other named and unnamed potentially responsible parties at the location.
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As of December 2012, the Company had $88 million in environmental reserves. These recorded liabilities for estimated future environmental costs are undiscounted and include future costs for remediation and restoration of sites as well as any significant ongoing monitoring costs, but exclude any anticipated insurance recoveries. Based on the review process, the Company has recorded amounts to cover contingent anticipated future environmental remediation costs with respect to each site to the extent such costs are estimable and probable. Payments related to these liabilities are expected to be made over the next several years. Environmental remediation costs are included in materials, supplies and other on the consolidated income statements.
Currently, the Company does not possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of additional liabilities, if any, on some sites until completion of future environmental studies. In addition, conditions that are currently unknown could, at any given location, result in additional exposure, the amount and materiality of which cannot presently be reasonably estimated. Based upon information currently available, however, the Company believes its environmental reserves are adequate to fundaccurately reflect the currentcost of remedial actions.actions currently required.
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Legal
In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the ASC, an accrual for a loss contingency is established if information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If no accrual is made for a loss contingency because one or both of these conditions are not met, or if an exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued, disclosure of the contingency is made when there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred.
The Company evaluates all exposures relating to legal liabilities at least quarterly and adjusts reserves when appropriate under the guidance noted above. The amount of a particular reserve may be influenced by factors that include official rulings, newly discovered or developed evidence, or changes in laws, regulations and evidentiary standards.
See Item 3. Legal Proceedings for further discussion of these items.
Pension and Post-retirement Medical Plan Accounting
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans principally for salaried, management personnel. TheFor employees hired prior to January 1, 2003, the plans provide eligible employees with retirement benefits based predominantly on years of service and compensation rates near retirement. For employees hired in 2003 or thereafter, benefits are determined based on a cash balance formula, which provides benefits by utilizing interest and pay credits based upon age, service and compensation. As of December 20122014, the projected benefit obligation for the Company’s pension plans was $3.0and other post-employment benefit plans were $3 billion. During and $340 million, respectively. No significant contributions to the first quarter 2012, the Company made a contribution of $275 million to itsCompany's qualified pension plans of which $25 million was the required minimum contribution.
Critical Accounting Estimates, continuedare expected in 2015.
In addition to these plans, the Company sponsors a self-insured post-retirement medical plan and a life insurance plan that provide benefits to full-time, salaried, management employees, hired prior to January 1, 2003, upon their retirement if certain eligibility requirements are met. Prior to 2011, the post-retirement medical plan was partially funded by all participating retirees, with retiree contributions adjusted annually. Beginning in 2011, Medicare-eligible retirees are covered by a health reimbursement arrangement, which is an employer-funded account that can be used for reimbursement of eligible medical expenses. Non-Medicare eligible retirees continue to beare covered by the existinga self-insured program.program partially funded by participating retirees. The life insurance plan is non-contributory.
For information related to the funded status of the Company's pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, see Note 8, Employee Benefit Plans.
The accounting for these plans is subject to the guidance provided in the Compensation-Retirement Benefits Topic in the ASC. This rule requires that management make certain assumptions relating to the following:
discount rates used to measure future obligations and interest expense;
long-term rate of return on plan assets;
salary scale inflation rates; and
other assumptions.
The Company engages independent external actuaries to compute the amounts of liabilities and expenses relating to these plans subject to the assumptions that the Company selects. The Company reviews the discount rates, long-term rate of return on plan assets, salary scale inflation rates and other assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends as appropriate.These amounts are reviewed by management.
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Discount Rates
Discount rates affect the amount of liability recorded and the interest expense component of pension and post-retirement expense. Discount rates reflect the rates at which pension and other post-retirement benefits could be effectively settled, or in other words, how much it would cost the Company to buy enough high quality bonds to generate cash flow equal to the Company's expected future benefit payments. The Company determines the discount rate based on the market yield as of year end for high quality corporate bonds whose maturities match the plans' expected benefit payments.
The discount rates used by the Company to value its 20122014 pension and post-retirement obligations are 3.75%4.00% and 3.20%3.60%, respectively. For 2011,2013, the discount rate used by the Company to value its pension and post-retirement obligations was 4.75% and 4.25%, respectively. Discount rates may differ for pension and post-retirement benefits due to varying duration of the liabilities for projected payments for each plan. As of December 20122014, the estimated duration of pensions and post-retirement benefits is approximately 12 years and 8 years, respectively.
Each year, these discount rates are reevaluated and adjusted using the current market interest rates for high quality corporate bonds to reflect the best estimate of the current effective settlement rates. In general, if interest rates decline or rise, the assumed discount rates will change.
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Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
The expected long-term average rate of return on plan assets reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested, or to be invested, to provide for benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. In estimating that rate, the Company gives appropriate consideration to the returns being earned by the plan assets in the funds and the rates of return expected to be available for reinvestment as well as the current and projected asset mix of the funds. Management balances market expectations obtained from various investment managers and economists with both market and actual plan historical returns to develop a reasonable estimate of the expected long-term rate of return on assets. As this assumption is long-term, it is adjusted less frequently than other assumptions used in pension accounting. The long-term rate of return on plan assets used by the Company to value its pension obligation was 7.25% and 7.50% in 7.75%2014 and 8% in 2012 and 20112013, respectively.
Salary Scale Inflation Rates
Salary scale inflation rates are based on current trends and historical data accumulated by the Company. The Company reviews recent wage increases and management incentive compensation payments over the past five years in its assessment of salary scale inflation rates. The Company used a salary scale rate of 3.75% and 4% to value its 20122014 and 20112013 pension obligations, respectively.obligations.
Other Assumptions
The calculations made by the actuaries also include assumptions relating to health care cost trend rates, mortality rates, turnover and retirement age. These assumptions are based upon historical data, recent plan experience and industry trends and are selected by management.
2013Critical Accounting Estimates, continued
2015 Estimated Pension and Post-retirement Expense
Net pension and post-retirement benefits expense for 20132015 is expected to be approximately $95$70 million and $29$20 million,, respectively, compared to $81$58 million and $28$20 million,, respectively, in 2012.2014. The increase in the pension expense is primarily related to additional amortizationlower discount rates and adoption of the actuarial losses incurred by the pension plan and the decrease in the discount rate (which causes expense to increase),new mortality tables, partially offset by the return on discretionary contributions made during 2012.favorable pension asset experience.
The following sensitivity analysis illustrates the effect of changes in certain assumptions like discount rates, salaries and health care costs on the 20122014 estimated pension and post-retirement expense:
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| (Dollars in Millions) | | Pension | | OPEB |
| | | | | |
| Discount Rate 1% change | | $ | 21 |
| | $ | 2 |
|
| Long-term Rate of Return 1% change | | $ | 21 |
| | N/A |
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| Salary Inflation 1% change | | $ | 10 |
| | N/A |
|
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| (Dollars in Millions) | Pension | | OPEB |
| | | | |
| Discount Rate 1% change | $ | 23 |
| | $ | 2 |
|
| Long-term Rate of Return 1% change | $ | 23 |
| | N/A |
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| Salary Inflation 1% change | $ | 9 |
| | N/A |
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Depreciation Policies for Assets Utilizing the Group-Life Method
The Company depreciates its rail assets, including main-line track, locomotives and freight cars, using the group-life method of accounting. Assets depreciated under the group-life method comprise over 85% of total fixed assets of $35$39 billion on a gross basis at December 20122014. All other assets of the Company are depreciated on a straight-line basis. The group-life method aggregates assets with similar lives and characteristics into groups and depreciates each of these groups as a whole. When using the group-life method, an underlying assumption is that each group of assets, as a whole, is used and depreciated to the end of its recoverable life.
The Company currently utilizes more than 130 different depreciable asset categories to account for depreciation expense for the railroad assets that are depreciated under the group-life method of accounting. Examples of depreciable asset categories include 18 different categories for crossties due to the different combinations of density classifications and asset types. By utilizing various depreciable categories, the Company can more accurately account for the use of its assets. All assets of the Company are depreciated on a time or life basis.
The Company believes the group-life method of depreciation closely approximates the straight-line method of depreciation. Additionally, due to the nature of most of its assets (e.g., track is one contiguous, connected asset), the Company believes that this is the most effective way to properly depreciate its assets.
Under the group-life method of accounting, the service lives and salvage values for each group of assets are determined by completing periodic depreciation studies and applying management's assumptions regarding the service lives of its properties. A depreciation study (also referred to as a life study) is the periodic review of asset service lives, salvage values, accumulated depreciation, and other related factors for group assets conducted by a third-party specialist, analyzed by the Company’s management and approved by the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”),STB, the regulatory board that has broad jurisdiction over railroad practices. The STB requires depreciation studies be performed for equipment assets every three years and for road (e.g. bridges and signals) and track (e.g., rail, ties and ballast) assets every six years. In 2014, the Company completed a depreciation study for its road and track assets. In 2012, the Company completed a depreciation study for its equipment assets and a technical update (an update to the prior depreciation study) for its road and track assets. The Company believes the frequency currently required by the STB provides adequate review of asset service lives and that a more frequent review would not result in a material change due to the long-lived nature of most of the assets.
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Changes in asset service lives due to the results of the depreciation studies are applied on a prospective basis and could significantly impact future periods’ depreciation expense, and thus, the Company's results of operations.
There are several factors taken into account during the depreciation study and they include:
statistical analysis of historical life and salvage data for each group of property;
statistical analysis of historical retirements for each group of property;
evaluation of current operations;
evaluation of technological advances and maintenance schedules;
previous assessment of the condition of the assets and outlook for their continued use;
expected net salvage to be received upon retirement; and
comparison of assets to the same asset groups with other companies.
Critical Accounting Estimates, continued
For retirements or disposals of depreciable rail assets that occur in the ordinary course of business, the asset cost (net of salvage value or sales proceeds) is charged to accumulated depreciation and no gain or loss is recognized. As individual assets within a specific group are retired, resulting gains and losses are recorded in accumulated depreciation. As part of the depreciation study, an assessment of the recorded amount of accumulated depreciation is made to determine if it is deficient (or in excess) of the appropriate amount indicated by the study. Any such deficiency (or excess), including any deferred gains or losses, is amortized as a component of depreciation expense over the remaining service life of the asset group until the next required depreciation study. Since the overall assumption with group-life is that the assets within the group on average have the same service life and characteristics, it is therefore concluded that the deferred gains and losses offset over time.
In the event that large groups of assets are removed from service as a result of unusual acts or sales, resulting gains and losses are recognized immediately. These acts are not considered to be in the normal course of business and are therefore recognized when incurred. Examples of such acts would be the major destruction of assets due to significant storm damage (e.g., major hurricanes), the sale of a rail line segment to another railroad or the disposal of an entire class of assets (e.g., disposal of all refrigerated freight cars).
Recent experience with depreciation studies has resulted in depreciation rate changes which did not materially affect the Company’s annual depreciation expense of $1.1$1.2 billion and $1$1.1 billion for 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. A 1% change in the average life of all group-life assets would result in an approximate $10$10 million change to the Company’s annual depreciation expense. In 2012, the Company completed a depreciation study for its equipment assets and a technical update (an update to the prior depreciation study) for its road and track assets. Additionally, in 2009, the Company completed a depreciation study for its equipment assets. These studies resulted in an annual net reduction in depreciation expense which were not considered material to the consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Estimates, continued
Income Taxes
CSX accounts for income taxes in accordance with the Income Taxes Topic in the ASC that addresses how tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this topic, the Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefitsamount recognized in the financial statements from such a position areis measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
CSX files a consolidated federal income tax return, which includes its principal domestic subsidiaries. Examinations of the federal income tax returns of CSX have been completed through 2010. The federal income tax return for 2011 currently is under review.2013. During 2012,2014, the Company participated in a contemporaneous Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit of tax year 2012.2014. Management believes an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that might be assessed. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of CSX management that none of these items will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of CSX. An unexpected adverse resolution of one or more of these items, however, could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations in a particular fiscal quarter or fiscal year. As of December 20122014, the Company’s uncertain tax positions were $24 million.$21 million.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Change in Accounting Policy
See Note 1, Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies under the caption, “New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Policy.”
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this report and in other materials filed with the SEC, as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made by the Company, are forward-looking statements. The Company intends for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act may contain, among others, statements regarding:
projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes or other financial items;
expectations as to results of operations and operational initiatives;
expectations as to the effect of claims, lawsuits, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, labor negotiations or agreements on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity;
management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases, safety and service performance, proposed new services and other matters that are not historical facts, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved; and
future economic, industry or market conditions or performance and their effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "will," "should," “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. The Company cautions against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect its good faith beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to it as of the date the forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the timing when, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual performance or results could differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the Company does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements. The following important factors, in addition to those discussed in Part II, Item 1A (Risk Factors) and elsewhere in this report, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements:
legislative, regulatory or legal developments involving transportation, including rail or intermodal transportation, the environment, hazardous materials, taxation, and initiatives to further regulate the rail industry;
the outcome of litigation, claims and other contingent liabilities, including, but not limited to, those related to fuel surcharge, environmental matters, taxes, shipper and rate claims subject to adjudication, personal injuries and occupational illnesses;
changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation) and the level of demand for products carried by CSXT;
natural events such as severe weather conditions, including floods, fire, hurricanes and earthquakes, a pandemic crisis affecting the health of the Company's employees, its shippers or the consumers of goods, or other unforeseen disruptions of the Company's operations, systems, property or equipment;
competition from other modes of freight transportation, such as trucking and competition and consolidation within the transportation industry generally;
the cost of compliance with laws and regulations that differ from expectations (including those associated with Positive Train Control implementation) and costs, penalties and operational impacts associated with noncompliance with applicable laws or regulations;
the impact of increased passenger activities in capacity-constrained areas, including potential effects of high speed rail initiatives, or regulatory changes affecting when CSXT can transport freight or service routes;
unanticipated conditions in the financial markets that may affect timely access to capital markets and the cost of capital, as well as management's decisions regarding share repurchases;
changes in fuel prices, surcharges for fuel and the availability of fuel;
the impact of natural gas prices on coal-fired electricity generation;
availability of insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates or insufficient insurance coverage to cover claims or damages;
the inherent business risks associated with safety and security, including the availability and vulnerability of information technology, adverse economic or operational effects from actual or threatened war or terrorist activities and any governmental response;
labor and benefit costs and labor difficulties, including stoppages affecting either the Company's operations or customers' ability to deliver goods to the Company for shipment;
the Company's success in implementing its strategic, financial and operational initiatives;
changes in operating conditions and costs or commodity concentrations; and
the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.
Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified elsewhere in this report and in CSX's other SEC reports, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the Company's website at www.csx.com. The information on the CSX website is not part of this annual report on Form 10-K.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
CSX does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Historically, the Company has used derivative financial instruments to address market risk exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and the riskrates. As of volatility in its fuel costs.
At December 2012,2014, CSX had $25 milliondoes not have a material amount of floating rate debt obligations outstanding. A 1% fluctuationoutstanding, and therefore fluctuations in interest rates on these notes would cause less than a $1 million change in interest expense. This amount was determined by considering the impact of a hypothetical interest rate fluctuationwould not have a material impact on the balancesCompany's financial condition, results of our floating rate debt at December 28, 2012.operations or liquidity.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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| Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| | Herewith: | |
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| Consolidated Income Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended: | |
| December 26, 2014 | |
| December 27, 2013 | |
| | December 28, 2012 | |
| December 30, 2011 | |
| December 31, 2010 | |
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| Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended: | |
| December 26, 2014 | |
| December 27, 2013 | |
| | December 28, 2012 | |
| December 30, 2011 | |
| December 31, 2010 | |
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| Consolidated Balance Sheets as of: | |
| | December 28, 201226, 2014 | |
| | December 30, 201127, 2013 | |
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| December 26, 2014 | |
| December 27, 2013 | |
| | December 28, 2012 | |
| December 30, 2011 | |
| December 31, 2010 | |
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| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity: | |
| December 26, 2014 | |
| December 27, 2013 | |
| | December 28, 2012 | |
| December 30, 2011 | |
| December 31, 2010 | |
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CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of CSX Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of CSX Corporation as of December 28, 201226, 2014 and December 30, 201127, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in shareholders’ equity for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 28, 201226, 2014. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of CSX Corporation at December 28, 201226, 2014 and December 30, 201127, 2013, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 28, 201226, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), CSX Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 201226, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 19, 201311, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
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CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
| | | | | Fiscal Years | | | | | | | |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | Fiscal Years |
| | | | | | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Revenue | | $ | 11,756 |
| | $ | 11,743 |
| | $ | 10,636 |
| $ | 12,669 |
| | $ | 12,026 |
| | $ | 11,763 |
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| Expense | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| Labor and Fringe | | 3,020 |
| | 3,073 |
| | 2,957 |
| 3,377 |
| | 3,138 |
| | 3,020 |
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| Materials, Supplies and Other | | 2,156 |
| | 2,229 |
| | 2,075 |
| 2,484 |
| | 2,275 |
| | 2,156 |
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| Fuel | | 1,672 |
| | 1,668 |
| | 1,212 |
| 1,616 |
| | 1,656 |
| | 1,672 |
|
| Depreciation | | 1,059 |
| | 976 |
| | 947 |
| 1,151 |
| | 1,104 |
| | 1,059 |
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| Equipment and Other Rents | | 392 |
| | 379 |
| | 374 |
| 428 |
| | 380 |
| | 392 |
|
| Total Expense | | 8,299 |
| | 8,325 |
| | 7,565 |
| 9,056 |
| | 8,553 |
| | 8,299 |
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| Operating Income | | 3,457 |
| | 3,418 |
| | 3,071 |
| 3,613 |
| | 3,473 |
| | 3,464 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest Expense | | (566 | ) | | (552 | ) | | (557 | ) | (545 | ) | | (562 | ) | | (566 | ) |
| Other Income - Net (Note 10) | | 73 |
| | 22 |
| | 32 |
| |
| Other (Expense) Income - Net (Note 10) | | (24 | ) | | 11 |
| | 73 |
|
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | | 2,964 |
| | 2,888 |
| | 2,546 |
| 3,044 |
| | 2,922 |
| | 2,971 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income Tax Expense (Note 11) | | (1,105 | ) | | (1,066 | ) | | (983 | ) | (1,117 | ) | | (1,058 | ) | | (1,108 | ) |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,859 |
| | $ | 1,822 |
| | $ | 1,563 |
| $ | 1,927 |
| | $ | 1,864 |
| | $ | 1,863 |
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| Per Common Share (Note 2) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings Per Share, Basic | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1.79 |
| | $ | 1.68 |
| | $ | 1.37 |
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| | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings Per Common Share, Assuming Dilution | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1.79 |
| | $ | 1.67 |
| | $ | 1.35 |
| |
| Net Earnings Per Share | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | 1.93 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 1.80 |
|
| Assuming Dilution | | $ | 1.92 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 1.79 |
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Average Common Shares Outstanding (Millions) | | 1,038 |
| | 1,083 |
| | 1,143 |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Average Common Shares Outstanding, | | | | | | | |
Assuming Dilution (Millions) | | 1,040 |
| | 1,089 |
| | 1,154 |
| |
| Basic | | 1,001 |
| | 1,019 |
| | 1,038 |
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| Assuming Dilution | | 1,002 |
| | 1,019 |
| | 1,040 |
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| Cash Dividends Paid Per Common Share | | $ | 0.54 |
| | $ | 0.45 |
| | $ | 0.33 |
| $ | 0.63 |
| | $ | 0.59 |
| | $ | 0.54 |
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
| Net Earnings | $ | 1,859 |
| $ | 1,822 |
| $ | 1,563 |
| $ | 1,927 |
| $ | 1,864 |
| $ | 1,863 |
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| Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax: | | |
| Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits | (52 | ) | (88 | ) | 26 |
| (149 | ) | 389 |
| (52 | ) |
| Other | (9 | ) | (16 | ) | 12 |
| 6 |
| 24 |
| (9 | ) |
| Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | (61 | ) | (104 | ) | 38 |
| (143 | ) | 413 |
| (61 | ) |
| Comprehensive Earnings (Note 14) | $ | 1,798 |
| $ | 1,718 |
| $ | 1,601 |
| $ | 1,784 |
| $ | 2,277 |
| $ | 1,802 |
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
CSX CORPORATION
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | | | December | | December | | | | | |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | December | | December |
| | | | | | 2014 | | 2013 |
ASSETS | | Current Assets: | | | | | | | |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents (Note 1) | | $ | 784 |
| | $ | 783 |
| $ | 669 |
| | $ | 592 |
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| Short-term Investments | | 587 |
| | 523 |
| 292 |
| | 487 |
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| Accounts Receivable - Net (Note 1) | | 962 |
| | 1,000 |
| 1,129 |
| | 1,052 |
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| Materials and Supplies | | 274 |
| | 240 |
| 273 |
| | 252 |
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| Deferred Income Taxes | | 119 |
| | 182 |
| 141 |
| | 155 |
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| Other Current Assets | | 75 |
| | 78 |
| 68 |
| | 64 |
|
| Total Current Assets | | 2,801 |
| | 2,806 |
| 2,572 |
| | 2,602 |
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| | | | | | | | |
| Properties | | 35,279 |
| | 33,704 |
| 39,343 |
| | 37,184 |
|
| Accumulated Depreciation | | (9,229 | ) | | (8,730 | ) | (10,759 | ) | | (9,893 | ) |
| Properties - Net (Note 6) | | 26,050 |
| | 24,974 |
| 28,584 |
| | 27,291 |
|
| | | | | | | | |
| Investment in Conrail (Note 12) | | 695 |
| | 678 |
| 779 |
| | 752 |
|
| Affiliates and Other Companies | | 511 |
| | 493 |
| 577 |
| | 546 |
|
| Other Long-term Assets | | 514 |
| | 393 |
| 541 |
| | 591 |
|
| Total Assets | | $ | 30,571 |
| | $ | 29,344 |
| $ | 33,053 |
| | $ | 31,782 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
| Accounts Payable | | $ | 1,014 |
| | $ | 1,018 |
| $ | 845 |
| | $ | 957 |
|
| Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable | | 468 |
| | 541 |
| 613 |
| | 587 |
|
| Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves (Note 5) | | 140 |
| | 167 |
| 142 |
| | 151 |
|
| Current Maturities of Long-term Debt (Note 9) | | 780 |
| | 507 |
| 228 |
| | 533 |
|
| Income and Other Taxes Payable | | 85 |
| | 129 |
| 163 |
| | 91 |
|
| Other Current Liabilities | | 140 |
| | 196 |
| 116 |
| | 105 |
|
| Total Current Liabilities | | 2,627 |
| | 2,558 |
| 2,107 |
| | 2,424 |
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| | | | | | | | |
| Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves (Note 5) | | 337 |
| | 352 |
| 276 |
| | 300 |
|
| Long-term Debt (Note 9) | | 9,052 |
| | 8,734 |
| 9,514 |
| | 9,022 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes (Note 11) | | 8,096 |
| | 7,601 |
| 8,858 |
| | 8,662 |
|
| Other Long-term Liabilities | | 1,457 |
| | 1,631 |
| 1,122 |
| | 870 |
|
| Total Liabilities | | 21,569 |
| | 20,876 |
| 21,877 |
| | 21,278 |
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| | | | | | | | |
| Shareholders' Equity: | | |
| | |
| |
| | |
|
| Common Stock, $1 Par Value (Note 3) | | 1,020 |
| | 1,049 |
| 992 |
| | 1,009 |
|
| Other Capital | | 28 |
| | 6 |
| 92 |
| | 61 |
|
| Retained Earnings (Note 1) | | 8,876 |
| | 8,275 |
| 10,734 |
| | 9,936 |
|
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Note 14) | | (936 | ) | | (875 | ) | (666 | ) | | (523 | ) |
| Noncontrolling Minority Interest | | 14 |
| | 13 |
| 24 |
| | 21 |
|
| Total Shareholders' Equity | | 9,002 |
| | 8,468 |
| 11,176 |
| | 10,504 |
|
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | $ | 30,571 |
| | $ | 29,344 |
| $ | 33,053 |
| | $ | 31,782 |
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Certain prior year data has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | | | Fiscal Years | | | | | | | |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | Fiscal Years |
| | | | | | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,859 |
| | $ | 1,822 |
| | $ | 1,563 |
| $ | 1,927 |
| | $ | 1,864 |
| | $ | 1,863 |
|
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | |
| Provided by Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation | | 1,059 |
| | 976 |
| | 947 |
| 1,151 |
| | 1,104 |
| | 1,059 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes | | 592 |
| | 609 |
| | 474 |
| 298 |
| | 300 |
| | 592 |
|
| Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans (Note 8) | | (275 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| — |
| | — |
| | (275 | ) |
| (Gain) Loss on Property Dispositions | | (166 | ) | | (25 | ) | | 21 |
| |
| Gain on Property Dispositions | | (11 | ) | | (70 | ) | | (166 | ) |
| Other Operating Activities | | (64 | ) | | (10 | ) | | 31 |
| 14 |
| | (35 | ) | | (64 | ) |
| Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts Receivable | | 67 |
| | (59 | ) | | 38 |
| (119 | ) | | (6 | ) | | 61 |
|
| Other Current Assets | | (32 | ) | | (23 | ) | | (22 | ) | (26 | ) | | 36 |
| | (32 | ) |
| Accounts Payable | | (3 | ) | | 70 |
| | 58 |
| 1 |
| | 28 |
| | (4 | ) |
| Income and Other Taxes Payable | | (17 | ) | | 96 |
| | 28 |
| 74 |
| | (67 | ) | | (14 | ) |
| Other Current Liabilities | | (74 | ) | | 35 |
| | 123 |
| 34 |
| | 113 |
| | (74 | ) |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | | 2,946 |
| | 3,491 |
| | 3,261 |
| 3,343 |
| | 3,267 |
| | 2,946 |
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| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Property Additions | | (2,341 | ) | | (2,297 | ) | | (1,840 | ) | (2,449 | ) | | (2,313 | ) | | (2,341 | ) |
| Purchase of Short-term Investments | | (633 | ) | | (492 | ) | | — |
| (1,433 | ) | | (1,256 | ) | | (633 | ) |
| Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments | | 581 |
| | 74 |
| | 41 |
| 1,674 |
| | 1,401 |
| | 581 |
|
| Proceeds from Property Dispositions | | 186 |
| | 240 |
| | 108 |
| 62 |
| | 53 |
| | 186 |
|
| Other Investing Activities | | (70 | ) | | (112 | ) | | (80 | ) | (37 | ) | | (112 | ) | | (70 | ) |
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | | (2,277 | ) | | (2,587 | ) | | (1,771 | ) | (2,183 | ) | | (2,227 | ) | | (2,277 | ) |
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| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term Debt Issued (Note 9) | | 1,100 |
| | 1,200 |
| | 800 |
| 1,000 |
| | 500 |
| | 1,100 |
|
| Long-term Debt Repaid (Note 9) | | (508 | ) | | (605 | ) | | (113 | ) | (933 | ) | | (780 | ) | | (508 | ) |
| Dividends Paid | | (558 | ) | | (480 | ) | | (372 | ) | (629 | ) | | (600 | ) | | (558 | ) |
| Stock Options Exercised (Note 4) | | 14 |
| | 29 |
| | 42 |
| |
| Stock Options Exercised | | — |
| | 9 |
| | 14 |
|
| Shares Repurchased | | (734 | ) | | (1,564 | ) | | (1,452 | ) | (517 | ) | | (353 | ) | | (734 | ) |
| Other Financing Activities | | 18 |
| | 7 |
| | (132 | ) | (4 | ) | | (8 | ) | | 18 |
|
| Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | | (668 | ) | | (1,413 | ) | | (1,227 | ) | (1,083 | ) | | (1,232 | ) | | (668 | ) |
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| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | 1 |
| | (509 | ) | | 263 |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | 77 |
| | (192 | ) | | 1 |
|
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | 783 |
| | 1,292 |
| | 1,029 |
| 592 |
| | 784 |
| | 783 |
|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 784 |
| | $ | 783 |
| | $ | 1,292 |
| $ | 669 |
| | $ | 592 |
| | $ | 784 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest Paid - Net of Amounts Capitalized | | $ | 592 |
| | $ | 574 |
| | $ | 564 |
| $ | 575 |
| | $ | 595 |
| | $ | 592 |
|
| Income Taxes Paid | | $ | 506 |
| | $ | 359 |
| | $ | 421 |
| $ | 741 |
| | $ | 824 |
| | $ | 506 |
|
Certain prior year data has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | | Common Shares Outstanding(Thousands) | Common Stock and Other Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (a) | Noncontrolling Interest | Total Shareholders' Equity | Common Shares Outstanding(Thousands) | Common Stock and Other Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (a) | Non- controlling Interest | Total Shareholders' Equity |
| Balance December 25, 2009 | 1,180,380 |
| $ | 473 |
| $ | 9,090 |
| $ | (809 | ) | $ | 14 |
| $ | 8,768 |
| |
| December 30, 2011 | | 1,049,157 |
| $ | 1,055 |
| $ | 8,405 |
| $ | (875 | ) | $ | 13 |
| $ | 8,598 |
|
| Comprehensive Earnings: | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | — |
| — |
| 1,563 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,563 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,863 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,863 |
|
| Other Comprehensive Income | — |
| — |
| — |
| 38 |
| — |
| 38 |
| |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | | 1,601 |
| |
| Common stock dividends, $0.33 per share | — |
| — |
| (372 | ) | — |
| — |
| (372 | ) | |
| Share Repurchases | (80,031 | ) | (255 | ) | (1,197 | ) | — |
| — |
| (1,452 | ) | |
| Bond Conversions (Note 2) | 2,211 |
| 19 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 19 |
| |
| Stock Option Exercises and Other | 8,466 |
| 133 |
| 3 |
| — |
| — |
| 136 |
| |
| Balance December 31, 2010 | 1,111,026 |
| 370 |
| 9,087 |
| (771 | ) | 14 |
| 8,700 |
| |
| Comprehensive Earnings: | | | | |
| Net Earnings | — |
| — |
| 1,822 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,822 |
| |
| Other Comprehensive Loss | — |
| — |
| — |
| (104 | ) | — |
| (104 | ) | |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | | 1,718 |
| |
| Common stock dividends, $0.45 per share | — |
| — |
| (480 | ) | — |
| (1 | ) | (481 | ) | |
| Share Repurchases | (67,406 | ) | 590 |
| (2,154 | ) | — |
| — |
| (1,564 | ) | |
| Bond Conversions (Note 2) | 675 |
| 5 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 5 |
| |
| Stock Option Exercises and Other | 4,862 |
| 90 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 90 |
| |
| Balance December 30, 2011 | 1,049,157 |
| 1,055 |
| 8,275 |
| (875 | ) | 13 |
| 8,468 |
| |
| Comprehensive Earnings: | | | | |
| Net Earnings | — |
| — |
| 1,859 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,859 |
| |
| Other Comprehensive Loss | — |
| — |
| — |
| (61 | ) | — |
| (61 | ) | |
| Other Comprehensive Loss (Note 14) | | — |
| — |
| — |
| (61 | ) | — |
| (61 | ) |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | | 1,798 |
| | | 1,802 |
|
| Common stock dividends, $0.54 per share | — |
| — |
| (558 | ) | — |
| 1 |
| (557 | ) | — |
| — |
| (558 | ) | — |
| — |
| (558 | ) |
| Share Repurchases | (34,088 | ) | (34 | ) | (700 | ) | — |
| — |
| (734 | ) | (34,088 | ) | (34 | ) | (700 | ) | — |
| — |
| (734 | ) |
| Bond Conversions (Note 2) | 155 |
| 1 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 1 |
| |
| Bond Conversions | | 155 |
| 1 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 1 |
|
| Stock Option Exercises and Other | 5,261 |
| 26 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 26 |
| 5,261 |
| 26 |
| — |
| — |
| 1 |
| 27 |
|
| Balance December 28, 2012 | 1,020,485 |
| $ | 1,048 |
| $ | 8,876 |
| $ | (936 | ) | $ | 14 |
| $ | 9,002 |
| |
| December 28, 2012 | | 1,020,485 |
| 1,048 |
| 9,010 |
| (936 | ) | 14 |
| 9,136 |
|
| Comprehensive Earnings: | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | — |
| — |
| 1,864 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,864 |
|
| Other Comprehensive Income (Note 14) | | — |
| — |
| — |
| 413 |
| — |
| 413 |
|
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | | | 2,277 |
|
| Common stock dividends, $0.59 per share | | — |
| — |
| (600 | ) | — |
| — |
| (600 | ) |
| Share Repurchases | | (13,791 | ) | (14 | ) | (339 | ) | — |
| — |
| (353 | ) |
| Bond Conversions | | 1 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
| Stock Option Exercises and Other | | 2,165 |
| 36 |
| 1 |
| — |
| 7 |
| 44 |
|
| December 27, 2013 | | 1,008,860 |
| 1,070 |
| 9,936 |
| (523 | ) | 21 |
| 10,504 |
|
| Comprehensive Earnings: | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | — |
| — |
| 1,927 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,927 |
|
| Other Comprehensive Loss (Note 14) | | — |
| — |
| — |
| (143 | ) | — |
| (143 | ) |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | | | 1,784 |
|
| Common stock dividends, $0.63 per share | | — |
| — |
| (629 | ) | — |
| — |
| (629 | ) |
| Share Repurchases | | (17,010 | ) | (17 | ) | (500 | ) | — |
| — |
| (517 | ) |
| Bond Conversions | | 134 |
| 1 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 1 |
|
| Other | | (393 | ) | 30 |
| — |
| — |
| 3 |
| 33 |
|
| December 26, 2014 | | 991,591 |
| $ | 1,084 |
| $ | 10,734 |
| $ | (666 | ) | $ | 24 |
| $ | 11,176 |
|
(a) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss year-end balances shown above are net of tax. The associated taxes were $498496 million, $466266 million and $413$354 million for 2012, 20112013 and 20102014, respectively. For additional information see Note 14, Other Comprehensive Income.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
CSX CORPORATION
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
Business
CSX Corporation (“CSX”), and together with its subsidiaries (the “Company”), based in Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the nation's leading transportation companies. The Company provides rail-based transportation services including traditional rail service and the transport of intermodal containers and trailers.
The Company’s annual average number of employees was approximately 32,000 in 2012,2014, which includes approximately 27,00026,000 union employees. Most of the Company’s employees provide or support transportation services.
CSX Transportation, Inc.
CSX’s principal operating subsidiary, CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSXT”), provides an important link to the transportation supply chain through its approximately 21,000 route mile rail network, which serves major population centers in 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. It has access to over 70 ocean, river and lake port terminals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Company’s intermodal business, also part of CSXT, links customers to railroads via trucks and terminals. CSXT also serves thousands of production and distribution facilities through track connections to approximately 240 short-line and regional railroads.
Lines of Business
During 20122014, CSXT’s transportationthe Company services generated $11.8$12.7 billion of revenue and served three primary lines of business:
The merchandise business shipped nearly 2.7over 2.9 million carloads and generated approximately 57%60% of revenue and 42% of volume in 20122014. The Company’s merchandise business is the most diverse market and transports aggregates (which includesinclude crushed stone, sand and gravel), metal, phosphate, fertilizer, food, consumer (manufactured goods and appliances), agricultural, automotive, paper and chemical products.
The coal business shipped nearly 1.3 million carloads and accounted for 27%22% of revenue and 20%18% of volume in 2012.2014. The Company transports domestic coal, coke and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers and industrial plants as well as export coal to deep-water port facilities. HalfAlmost half of export coal and nearly all of the domestic coal that the Company transports is used for generating electricity.
The intermodal business accounted for approximately 14% of revenue and 38%40% of volume in 2012.2014. The intermodal line of business combines the superior economics of rail transportation with the short-haul flexibility of trucks and offers a competitive cost advantage over long-haul trucking. Through a network of more than 50 terminals, the intermodal business serves all major markets east of the Mississippi and transports mainly manufactured consumer goods in containers, providing customers with truck-like service for longer shipments.
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Other revenue accounted for approximately 2%4% of the Company’s total revenue in 20122014. This revenue category includes revenue from regional subsidiary railroads, demurrage, revenue for customer volume commitments not met, switching and other incidental charges. Revenue from regional railroads includes shipments by railroads that the Company does not directly operate. Demurrage represents charges assessed when freight cars are held beyond a specified period of time. Switching revenue is primarily generated when CSXT switches cars for a customer or another railroad.
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Other Entities
In addition to CSXT, the Company’s subsidiaries include CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc. (“CSX Intermodal Terminals”), Total Distribution Services, Inc. (“TDSI”), Transflo Terminal Services, Inc. (“Transflo”), CSX Technology, Inc. (“CSX Technology”) and other subsidiaries. CSX Intermodal Terminals owns and operates a system of intermodal terminals, predominantly in the eastern United States and also performs drayage services (the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments) for certain CSXT customers and trucking dispatch operations. TDSI serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations. Transflo connects non-rail served customers to the many benefits of rail by transferring products from rail to trucks. Today, the biggest Transflo markets are chemicals and agriculture, such as mineralswhich includes shipments of plastics and ethanol. CSX Technology and other subsidiaries provide support services for the Company.
CSX’s other holdings include CSX Real Property, Inc., a subsidiary responsible for the Company’s real estate sales, leasing, acquisition and management and development activities. These activities are classified in other income - net because they are not considered to be operating activities by the Company. Results of these activities fluctuate with the timing of non-operating real estate transactions.
Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all normal, recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present fairly the financial position of CSX and its subsidiaries at December 28, 201226, 2014 and December 30, 201127, 2013, and the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity for fiscal years 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012.
In addition, management has evaluated and disclosed all material events occurring subsequent to the date of the financial statements up to the date this annual report is filed on Form 10-K.
Fiscal Year
CSX follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. This fiscal calendar allows every quarter to consistently end on a Friday and typically, to be of equal duration (13(13 weeks), resulting in a 52 week fiscal year. To maintain this type of reporting calendar every fifth or sixth year (depending on the Gregorian calendar and when leap year falls), an extra week will be included in the fourth quarter (a 14-week fiscal quarter) and, therefore, that full fiscal year will have 53 weeks. This extraThe next 53 week was added to fourth quarter 2010. Therefore, the fiscal fourth quarter 2010 consisted of 14 weeks and fiscal year 2010 consisted of 53 weeks endingwill be 2016, which will end on December 31, 2010.30, 2016.
Fiscal years 20122014, 2013 and 20112012 each consisted of 52 weeks ending on December 28, 201226, 2014, December 27, 2013 and December 30, 201128, 2012, respectively. Except as otherwise specified, references to full year indicate CSX’s fiscal periods ended on these dates.
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include results of operations of CSX and subsidiaries over which CSX has majority ownership or financial control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Most investments in companies that were not majority-owned were carried at cost (if less than 20% owned and the Company has no significant influence) or were accounted for under the equity method (if the Company has significant influence)influence but does not control). These investments are reported within Investment in Conrail or Affiliates and Other Investments on the consolidated balance sheets.
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
On a daily basis, cash in excess of current operating requirements is invested in various highly liquid investments having a typical maturity date of three months or less at the date of acquisition. These investments were carried at cost, which approximated market value, and were classified as cash equivalents.
Investments
Investments in instruments with original maturities greater than three months but will mature in less than one year were classified as short-term investments. Investments with maturities greater than one year were classified within other long-term assets.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts on uncollectible amounts related to freight receivables, government reimbursement receivables, claims for damages and other various receivables. The allowance is based upon the credit worthiness of customers, historical experience, the age of the receivable and current market and economic conditions. Uncollectible amounts are charged against the allowance account. Allowance for doubtful accounts of $36$41 million and $43$33 million is included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 20122014 and December 20112013, respectively.
Materials and Supplies
Materials and supplies in the consolidated balance sheets are carried at average costs and consist primarily of fuel and parts used in the repair and maintenance of CSXT’s freight car and locomotive fleets, equipment and track structure.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents purchase price in excess of fair value and is related to affiliates of CSXT, primarily P&L Transportation, Inc. Goodwill of $64$63 million and $64 million is recorded in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 20122014 and 20112013., respectively.
Revenue and Expense Recognition
The Company recognizes freight revenue using Free-On-Board (“FOB”) Origin pursuant to the Revenue Recognition Topic in the ASC. Accounting guidance in this topic provides for the allocation of revenue between reporting periods based on relative transit time in each reporting period. Expenses are recognized as incurred.
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
The certain key estimates included in the recognition and measurement of revenue and related accounts receivable under the policies described above are as follows:
revenue associated with shipments in transit which areis recognized ratably over transit time and is based on historical freight car movement data as well as average cycle times to move commodities and products from their origin to their final destination or interchange;
adjustments to revenue for billing corrections, billing discounts and bad debts or to accounts receivable for allowances for doubtful accounts;
adjustments to revenue for overcharge claims filed by customers, which are based on historical cash paid to customers for rate overcharges as a percentage of total billing;
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
incentive-based refunds to customers, which are primarily based on customers achieving certain volume thresholds and are recorded as a reduction to revenue on the basis of management’s best estimate of the projected liability (this estimate is based on historical activity, current volume levels and a forecast of future volume).;
The Company regularly updates the estimates described above based on historical experience and current conditions. All other revenue, such as demurrage, switching and other incidental charges are recorded upon completion of the service. Amounts received for customer volume commitments not met are recorded upon the completion of the contract term.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes previous revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires that a company recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Companies will need to use more judgment and estimates than under the guidance currently in effect, including estimating the amount of variable revenue to recognize over each identified performance obligation. Additional disclosures will be required to help users of financial statements understand the nature, amount and timing of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts. The new standard will become effective for CSX beginning with the first quarter 2017 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
In 2011,February 2013, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update to the Comprehensive Income Topicin the ASC aimed at increasingAccounting Standards Codifications ("ASC"). This update requires separate presentation of the prominencecomponents that are reclassified out of items reported inaccumulated other comprehensive income either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes to the financial statements. This update also requires companies to present comprehensive income in a single statement below net income or in a separate statement of comprehensive income immediately followingdisclose the income statement. Companies will no longer be allowed to present comprehensive income onstatement line items impacted by any significant reclassifications, such as the statementamortization of changes in shareholders' equity. In both options, companies must present the components of net income, total net income, the components ofpension and other comprehensive income, total other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income. This update does not change whichpost-employment benefits adjustments. These items are reported in other comprehensive income or the requirement to report reclassifications of items from other comprehensive income to net income. This requirementrequired for both interim and annual reporting for public companies and became effective for CSX beginning with the first quarter 20122013 Form 10-Q filing. CSX has elected to present comprehensive income in two separate statements. This update requires retrospective application for all periods presented.
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates in reporting the amounts of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Critical accounting estimates using management judgment are made for the following areas:
casualty, environmental and legal reserves (see Note 5, Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves);
pension and post-retirement medical plan accounting (see Note 8, Employee Benefit Plans);
depreciation policies for assets under the group-life method (see Note 6, Properties); and
income taxes (see Note 11, Income Taxes).
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NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Other Items -
Share Repurchases
In 2012,April 2013, the Company announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program, which is expected to be completed by April 2015. Management's assessment of market conditions and other factors guides the timing and volume of repurchases. Future share repurchases are expected to be funded by cash on hand, cash generated from operations and debt issuances. During 2014 and 2013, CSX repurchased $517 million, or 17 million shares, and $353 million or 14 million shares, respectively, of common stock under this program. Additionally, the Company repurchased a total of $734$734 million, of common stock, completing all share repurchases or 34 million shares in 2012 under the $2 billiona previous share repurchase program announced in May 2011.program. In accordance with the Equity Topic in the ASC, the excess of repurchase price over par value is recorded in retained earnings. Generally, retained earnings is only impacted by net earnings and dividends.
Workforce Reduction Plan
65In November 2014, the Company announced a workforce reduction plan to streamline the organization. The initiative reduced management workforce by approximately 300 positions through a voluntary separation program with enhanced benefits as well as a subsequent involuntary severance over the fourth quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2015. The Company recorded an initial charge of $39 million related to this program. The total estimated cost of the program is expected to be approximately $45 million. The majority of separation benefits will be paid from CSX’s qualified pension plans, with the remainder being paid from general corporate funds.
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NOTE 2. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per share and earnings per share, assuming dilution:
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
Numerator (Dollars in Millions): | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,859 |
| | $ | 1,822 |
| | $ | 1,563 |
| $ | 1,927 |
| | $ | 1,864 |
| | $ | 1,863 |
|
| Dividend Equivalents on Restricted Stock | | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | — |
| (1 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Net Earnings, Attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | 1,860 |
| | $ | 1,823 |
| | $ | 1,563 |
| $ | 1,926 |
| | $ | 1,864 |
| | $ | 1,863 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Denominator (Units in Millions): | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Average Common Shares Outstanding | | 1,038 |
| | 1,083 |
| | 1,143 |
| 1,001 |
| | 1,019 |
| | 1,038 |
|
Other Potentially Dilutive Common Shares (a) | | 2 |
| | 6 |
| | 11 |
| 1 |
| | — |
| | 2 |
|
| Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution | | 1,040 |
| | 1,089 |
| | 1,154 |
| 1,002 |
| | 1,019 |
| | 1,040 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Earnings Per Share, Basic | | $ | 1.79 |
| | $ | 1.68 |
| | $ | 1.37 |
| $ | 1.93 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 1.80 |
|
| Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution | | $ | 1.79 |
| | $ | 1.67 |
| | $ | 1.35 |
| $ | 1.92 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
| | $ | 1.79 |
|
| |
(a) | Other potentially dilutive common shares include convertible debt, stock options, common stock equivalents and performance units granted under a long-term management incentive compensation plan. |
Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Earnings per share, assuming dilution, is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock equivalents outstanding adjusted for the effects of common stock that may be issued as a result of the following types of potentially dilutive instruments:
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NOTE 2. Earnings Per Share, continued
other
equity awards, which include long-term incentive awards.awards; and
in prior periods, employee stock options (all stock options expired in May 2013).
The Earnings Per Share Topic in the ASC requires CSX to include additional shares in the computation of earnings per share, assuming dilution. The additional shares included in diluted earnings per share represent the number of shares that would be issued if all of the above potentially dilutive instruments were converted into CSX common stock.
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NOTE 2. Earnings Per Share, continued
When calculating diluted earnings per share, the Earnings Per Share Topic in the ASC requires CSX to include the potential shares that would be outstanding if all outstanding stock options were exercised. This is offset by shares CSX could repurchase using the proceeds from these hypothetical exercises to obtain the common stock equivalent. This number is different from outstanding stock options, which is included in Note 4, Stock Plans and Share-Based Compensation. All stock options were dilutive for the periods presented; therefore, no stock options were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation.
Diluted shares outstanding are not impacted when debentures are converted into CSX common stock because those shares were already included in the diluted shares calculation. Shares outstanding for basic earnings per share, however, are impacted on a weighted-average basis when conversions occur. During 2012 and 2011, $2 million and $6 million, respectively, of face value convertible debentures were converted into approximately 155 thousand shares and 675 thousand shares of CSX common stock, respectively. As of December 2012, approximately $2 million of convertible debentures at face value remained outstanding, which are convertible into 245 thousand shares of CSX common stock.
NOTE 3. Shareholders’ Equity
Common and preferred stock consists of the following:
|
| | | |
| Common Stock, $1 Par Value | | December 20122014 |
| | (Units in Millions) |
| Common Shares Authorized | | 1,800 |
|
| Common Shares Issued and Outstanding | | 1,020992 |
|
| | |
| Preferred Stock | | |
| Preferred Shares Authorized | | 25 |
|
| Preferred Shares Issued and Outstanding | | — |
|
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote on all matters requiring a vote for each share held. Preferred stock is senior to common stock with respect to dividends and upon liquidation of CSX.
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NOTE 4. Stock Plans and Share-Based Compensation
Under CSX's share-based compensation plans, awards primarily consist of performance grants, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units stock options and stock grants for directors. Awards granted under the various programs are determined and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors or, in certain circumstances, by the Chief Executive Officer for awards to management employees other than senior executives. The Board of Directors approves awards granted to the Company’s non-management directors upon recommendation of the Governance Committee.
The Compensation-Stock Compensation Topic in the ASC requires the cash flows resulting from income tax deductions in excess of compensation costs to be classified as financing cash flows. This requirement resulted in reduced net operating cash flows and increased net financing cash flows of approximately $3 million, $37 million, $3513 million and $3837 million for fiscal years 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.
The Compensation-Stock Compensation Topic also requires the disclosure of total compensation costs for share-based payment arrangements and the related tax benefits recognized in income. Share-based compensation expense is measured at the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the grant date and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of the respective award. Total pre-tax expense associated with share-based compensation and its related income tax benefit is as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 |
| Share-Based Compensation Expense | | $ | 14 |
| | $ | 30 |
| | $ | 62 |
|
| Income Tax Benefit | | $ | 5 |
| | $ | 11 |
| | $ | 24 |
|
Stock Options
Stock options have not been granted since 2003. As of December 2012, there were 270 current or former employees with stock options outstanding under the CSX Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”). Outstanding stock options were granted with 10-year terms and all are fully vested and exercisable; therefore, there is no current or future expense related to these options. The exercise price for options granted equals the market price of the underlying stock on the grant date. A summary of CSX's stock option activity and related information for the fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Fiscal Years |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 |
| | | Options Outstanding (Thousands) | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | Options Outstanding (Thousands) | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | Options Outstanding (Thousands) | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price |
| Outstanding & Exercisable at Beginning of Year | | 4,145 |
| | $ | 5.64 |
| | 9,111 |
| | $ | 5.82 |
| | 16,233 |
| | $ | 5.87 |
|
| Expired or Cancelled | | (15 | ) | | $ | 6.36 |
| | (27 | ) | | $ | 6.44 |
| | (6 | ) | | $ | 6.10 |
|
| Exercised | | (2,458 | ) | | $ | 5.83 |
| | (4,939 | ) | | $ | 5.96 |
| | (7,116 | ) | | $ | 5.93 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding & Exercisable at End of Year | | 1,672 |
| | $ | 5.36 |
| | 4,145 |
| | $ | 5.64 |
| | 9,111 |
| | $ | 5.82 |
|
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 4. Stock Plans and Share-Based Compensation, continued
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 2012:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Number Outstanding | | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual | | Weighted- Average Exercise | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
| Exercise Price | (Thousands) | | Life | | Price | | (Millions) |
| $ | 5 |
| to | $ | 10 |
| | 1,672 |
| | 4 months | | $ | 5.36 |
| | $ | 24 |
|
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the amount employees would have received if the options were exercised as of December 28, 2012 at a closing market price of $19.43. The total intrinsic value of options exercised for fiscal years ended 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $37 million, $84 million, and $88 million, respectively. This value represents the value realized by current and former employees who exercised options. |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Share-Based Compensation Expense | $ | 33 |
| | $ | 14 |
| | $ | 14 |
|
| Income Tax Benefit | 13 |
| | 6 |
| | 5 |
|
Restricted Stock Grants
Restricted stock grants consist of units and awards. Restricted stock units are granted as part of the Company's long-term incentive plan, with each unit being equivalent to one share of CSX stock and vest over three years. Restricted stock awards generally vest over an employment period of up to five years. The following table provides information about outstanding restricted stock units and awards combined. As of December 20122014, unrecognized compensation expense for these awards and units was approximately $14$16 million,, which will be expensed over a weighted-average remaining period of two2 years.
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
Restricted Stock Units and Awards Outstanding (Thousands)(a) | | 1,353 |
| | 1,572 |
| | 1,173 |
| 1,383 |
| 1,462 |
| 1,353 |
|
| Weighted-Average Fair Value at Grant Date | | $ | 21.38 |
| | $ | 16.91 |
| | $ | 13.67 |
| $ | 25.03 |
| $ | 23.89 |
| $ | 21.38 |
|
Restricted Stock Units and Awards Expense (Millions)(a) | | 9 |
| | 7 |
| | 4 |
| 11 |
| 10 |
| 9 |
|
Unvested Restricted Stock Units and Awards Outstanding (Thousands) | | 629 |
| | 678 |
| | 702 |
| 601 |
| 705 |
| 629 |
|
| Weighted-Average Fair Value of Unvested Units and Awards Outstanding | | $ | 22.48 |
| | $ | 20.93 |
| | $ | 14.69 |
| $ | 26.40 |
| $ | 24.17 |
| $ | 22.48 |
|
(a) Time-based restricted stock units were granted to key members of management and executivescertain employees under the respective Long-term Incentive Plans in the amount of 371,000, 433,000, 361,000524,000, and 402,000433,000 in 20122014, 20112013, and 20102012, respectively, as described below. These units vest over three years, therefore only a partial amount of expense was recognized in 20122014, 20112013, and 20102012, respectively.
Long-term Incentive Plans
The CSX Long-term Incentive Plans (“LTIP”) were adopted under either the Omnibus Plan or the 2010 CSX Stock and Incentive Award Plan. The Omnibus Plan expired pursuant to its terms in April 2010, and as such no new awards will be granted under this plan. The objective of these long-term incentive plans is to motivate and reward key members of management and executivescertain employees for achieving and exceeding certain financial and strategic initiatives. Grants were made in performance units, with each unit being equivalent to one share of CSX common stock, and payouts will be made in CSX common stock. The payout range for participants will be between 0% and 200% of the target awards depending on Company performance against predetermined goals for each three-year cycle. In May of 2012, 2013 and 2014, target performance units were granted to certain employees under three separate LTIP plans covering three-year cycles: the 2012-2014 (“2014 LTIP”), 2013-2015 (“2015 LTIP”) and 2014-2016 (“2016 LTIP”) plans (collectively, the “Plans”).
The key financial target for the 2014 LTIP plan is based solely on operating ratio (operating expense divided by operating revenue) and excludes certain non-recurring items as disclosed in the Company's financial statements. The 2014 LTIP plan provides that payouts for certain executive officers are subject to downward adjustment by up to 30% based upon Company performance against certain CSX strategic initiatives. The 2014 LTIP plan ended on December 26, 2014, and CSX did not issue any shares in January 2015 as applicable performance targets for the three preceding fiscal years were not met.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 4. Stock Plans and Share-Based Compensation, continued
In May of 2010, 2011 and 2012, target performance units were granted to key members of management and executives under three separate LTIP plans covering three-year cycles: the 2010-2012 (“2012 LTIP”), 2011-2013 (“2013 LTIP”) and 2012-2014 (“2014 LTIP”) plans (collectively, the “Plans”). The key financial targettargets for all threethe 2015 and 2016 LTIP plans iswill be based on the achievement of goals related to both operating ratio which is defined as annualand return on assets (tax-adjusted operating expensesincome divided by revenue,net property) excluding non-recurring items as disclosed in the Company's financial statements. The three-year average operating ratio and excludesreturn on assets over the performance period will each comprise 50% of the payout and are measured independently of the other. The 2015 and 2016 LTIP plans state that payouts for certain non-recurring items. The target grants were made in performance units, with each unit being equivalent to one share of CSX stock, and payouts will be made in CSX common stock. Payouts to certain senior executive officers are subject to a reduction ofdownward adjustment by up to 30% at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors based upon Company performance against certain CSX strategic initiatives. total shareholder return relative to specified comparable groups.
Total expense incurred due to long-term incentive plans was $3$19 million,, $21 $2 million and $56$3 million for fiscal years 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively.
The 2012 plan ended on December 28, 2012, and CSX issued 189 thousand net shares in January 2013 as a result of the achievement of applicable performance targets for the three preceding fiscal years.
As part of the 2013 and 2014 plans, 361 thousand and 433 thousand time-based restricted stock units, respectively, were granted. The restricted stock units vest three years after the date of grant and participants receive cash dividend equivalents on the unvested shares during the restriction period. These awards are not based upon CSX’s attainment of operational targets. The restricted stock units and expenses are included in the information as shown in the table above.
| | | | | LTIP Plan (Plan Ended In) | LTIP Plan (Plan Ended In) |
| | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 |
Number of target units outstanding (Thousands)(a) | | 1,182 |
| | 1,079 |
| | 1,311 |
| 1,338 |
| | 1,330 |
| | 1,119 |
|
Weighted-average fair value at grant date (a) | | $ | 18.27 |
| | $ | 25.67 |
| | $ | 21.98 |
| $ | 22.23 |
| | $ | 25.50 |
| | $ | 28.03 |
|
| Payout Range | | 0% - 200% | | 0% - 200% | | 0% - 200% | 0% - 200% |
| | 0% - 200% |
| | 0% - 200% |
|
(a) Number of target units granted and weighted-average fair value calculations above include the value of both initial grants and subsequent, smaller grants issued at different prices based on grant date fair value to new or promoted employees not previously included.
Restricted Stock Units
As part of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 LTIP plans, 433 thousand, 524 thousand and 371 thousand restricted stock units, respectively, were granted. The restricted stock units vest three years after the date of grant. Participants receive cash dividend equivalents on the unvested shares during the restriction period. These awards are time-based and are not based upon CSX’s attainment of operational targets. The restricted stock units and expenses are included in the information as shown within the Restricted Stock Grants section above.
As of December 2014, there was $39 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these plans that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2 years. The activity related to each of the outstanding long-term incentive plans is summarized as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | LTIP Plan (Plan Ended In) | Weighted-Average Fair Value at Grant Date |
| (Units Outstanding, in Thousands) | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 |
| Unvested at December 28, 2012 | 1,237 |
| | — |
| | — |
| $ | 21.98 |
|
| Granted in 2013 | 85 |
| | 1,354 |
| | — |
| 25.26 |
|
| Forfeited in 2013 | (4 | ) | | (75 | ) | | — |
| (25.19 | ) |
| Unvested at December 27, 2013 | 1,318 |
| | 1,279 |
| | — |
| 23.70 |
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| Granted in 2014 | 20 |
| | 52 |
| | 1,144 |
| 28.13 |
|
| Forfeited in 2014 | — |
| | (1 | ) | | (25 | ) | (28.07 | ) |
Cancelled due to performance conditions(a) | (1,338 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| (22.23 | ) |
| Vested at December 26, 2014 | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| — |
|
| Unvested at December 26, 2014 | — |
| | 1,330 |
| | 1,119 |
| $ | 26.66 |
|
(a) The minimum financial target was not met in 2014. As a result, there was no performance unit payout for the LTIP ended December 26, 2014.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 4. Stock Plans and Share-Based Compensation, continued
As of December 2012, there was $22 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these plans that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years. The activity related to each of the outstanding long-term incentive plans is summarized as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | LTIP Plan (Plan Ended In) | Weighted-Average Fair Value at Grant Date |
| (Units Outstanding, in Thousands) | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 |
| Unvested at December 31, 2010 | 1,103 |
| | — |
| | — |
| $ | 17.94 |
|
| Granted in 2011 | 41 |
| | 1,111 |
| | — |
| 25.02 |
|
| Forfeited in 2011 | — |
| | (97 | ) | | — |
| (25.71 | ) |
| Unvested at December 30, 2011 | 1,144 |
| | 1,014 |
| | — |
| 22.05 |
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| Granted in 2012 | 38 |
| | 65 |
| | 1,325 |
| 21.80 |
|
| Forfeited in 2012 | — |
| | — |
| | (14 | ) | (22.08 | ) |
| Vested at December 28, 2012 | 1,182 |
| | — |
| | — |
| 18.27 |
|
| Unvested at December 28, 2012 | — |
| | 1,079 |
| | 1,311 |
| $ | 23.84 |
|
Stock Awards for Directors
CSX’s non-management directors receive an annual retainer of $75,000 to be paid quarterly in cash, unless the director chooses to receive the retainer in the form of CSX common stock. Additionally, non-management directors receive an annual grant of common stock in the amount of approximately $150,000, with the number of shares to be granted based on the average closing price of CSX stock in the months of November, December and January. The following table provides information about shares issued to directors.
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
Shares Issued to Directors (Thousands) | | 102 |
| | 93 |
| | 114 |
| 79 |
| | 105 |
| | 102 |
|
Expense (Millions) | | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 2 |
| $ | 2 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 2 |
|
| Weighted Average Grant Date Stock Price | | $ | 21.92 |
| | $ | 23.46 |
| | $ | 15.16 |
| $ | 28.01 |
| | $ | 23.12 |
| | $ | 21.92 |
|
The directors may elect to defer receipt of their fees, in accordance with Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 409A. Deferred cash amounts were credited to an account and invested in a choice of eight investment selections, including a CSX common stock equivalent fund. Distributions are made in accordance with elections made by the directors, consistent with the terms of the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment Plan
In 2012, CSX transitioned the Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment Plan to a bank-sponsored plan. Shareholders may continue to use dividends paid on CSX common stock held in the plan to purchase additional shares of stock; however, CSX is no longer required to reserve shares for issuance under this plan.
CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 5. Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
Activity related to casualty, environmental and other reserves is as follows:
| | | | | Casualty | | Environmental | | Other | | | Casualty | | Environmental | | Other | | |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | Reserves | | Reserves | | Reserves(b) | | Total | Reserves | | Reserves | | Reserves | | Total |
| Balance December 25, 2009 | | $ | 459 |
| | $ | 97 |
| | $ | 65 |
| | $ | 621 |
| |
| Charged to Expense | | 70 |
| | 36 |
| | 31 |
| | 137 |
| |
Change in Estimate(a) | | (49 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (49 | ) | |
| Payments | | (105 | ) | | (26 | ) | | (37 | ) | | (168 | ) | |
| Balance December 31, 2010 | | $ | 375 |
| | $ | 107 |
| | $ | 59 |
| | $ | 541 |
| |
| December 30, 2011 | | $ | 372 |
| | $ | 83 |
| | $ | 64 |
| | $ | 519 |
|
| Charged to Expense | | 68 |
| | 23 |
| | 41 |
| | 132 |
| 51 |
| | 35 |
| | 36 |
| | 122 |
|
| Payments | | (71 | ) | | (47 | ) | | (36 | ) | | (154 | ) | (98 | ) | | (30 | ) | | (36 | ) | | (164 | ) |
| Balance December 30, 2011 | | $ | 372 |
| | $ | 83 |
| | $ | 64 |
| | $ | 519 |
| |
| December 28, 2012 | | 325 |
| | 88 |
| | 64 |
| | 477 |
|
| Charged to Expense | | 51 |
| | 35 |
| | 36 |
| | 122 |
| 54 |
| | 48 |
| | 38 |
| | 140 |
|
| Payments | | (98 | ) | | (30 | ) | | (36 | ) | | (164 | ) | (99 | ) | | (36 | ) | | (31 | ) | | (166 | ) |
| Balance December 28, 2012 | | $ | 325 |
| | $ | 88 |
| | $ | 64 |
| | $ | 477 |
| |
| December 27, 2013 | | 280 |
| | 100 |
| | 71 |
| | 451 |
|
Charged to Expense (a) | | 89 |
| | 57 |
| | 30 |
| | 176 |
|
| Payments | | (104 | ) | | (63 | ) | | (42 | ) | | (209 | ) |
| December 26, 2014 | | $ | 265 |
| | $ | 94 |
| | $ | 59 |
| | $ | 418 |
|
| |
(a) | ChangeIncrease in estimateexpense in 20102014 is primarily due to the resultresolution of continued safety improvements and decreasing claim trends for both personal injury and occupational injuries. claims for prior years. |
| |
(b) | Separation liabilities and freight rate dispute reserves have been reclassified to other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities. |
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PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 5. Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, continued
These reserves are considered critical accounting estimates due to the need for significant management judgments.judgment. They are provided for in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:
| | | | | December 2012 | | December 2011 | December 2014 | | December 2013 |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | Current | | Long-term | | Total | | Current | | Long-term | | Total | Current | | Long-term | | Total | | Current | | Long-term | | Total |
| Casualty: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Personal Injury | | $ | 75 |
| | $ | 158 |
| | $ | 233 |
| | $ | 93 |
| | $ | 168 |
| | $ | 261 |
| $ | 68 |
| | $ | 123 |
| | $ | 191 |
| | $ | 59 |
| | $ | 148 |
| | $ | 207 |
|
| Occupational | | 5 |
| | 31 |
| | 36 |
| | 6 |
| | 37 |
| | 43 |
| 3 |
| | 15 |
| | 18 |
| | 3 |
| | 20 |
| | 23 |
|
| Asbestos | | 8 |
| | 48 |
| | 56 |
| | 11 |
| | 57 |
| | 68 |
| 5 |
| | 51 |
| | 56 |
| | 10 |
| | 40 |
| | 50 |
|
| Total Casualty | | $ | 88 |
| | $ | 237 |
| | $ | 325 |
| | $ | 110 |
| | $ | 262 |
| | $ | 372 |
| 76 |
| | 189 |
| | 265 |
| | 72 |
| | 208 |
| | 280 |
|
| Environmental | | 33 |
| | 55 |
| | 88 |
| | 31 |
| | 52 |
| | 83 |
| 48 |
| | 46 |
| | 94 |
| | 59 |
| | 41 |
| | 100 |
|
| Other | | 19 |
| | 45 |
| | 64 |
|
| 26 |
| | 38 |
| | 64 |
| 18 |
| | 41 |
| | 59 |
|
| 20 |
| | 51 |
| | 71 |
|
| Total | | $ | 140 |
| | $ | 337 |
| | $ | 477 |
| | $ | 167 |
| | $ | 352 |
| | $ | 519 |
| $ | 142 |
| | $ | 276 |
| | $ | 418 |
| | $ | 151 |
| | $ | 300 |
| | $ | 451 |
|
These liabilities are accrued when estimable and probable in accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the ASC. Actual settlements and claims received could differ. Thediffer and final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty. Considering the legal defenses currently available, the liabilities that have been recorded and other factors, it is the opinion of management that none of these items individually, when finally resolved, will have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Should a number of these items occur in the same period, however, they could have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity in that particular period.
CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 5. Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, continued
Casualty
Casualty reserves of $265 million for 2014 represent accruals for personal injury, occupational injury and asbestos claims. During 2010, the Company increased itsThe Company's self-insured retention amount for these claims from $25is $50 million to $50 million per occurrence for claims occurring on or after June 1, 2010.occurrence. Currently, no individual claim is expected to exceed the self-insured retention amount. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the ASC, to the extent the value of an individual claim exceeds the self-insured retention amount, the Company would present the liability on a gross basis with a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. These reserves fluctuate based upon the timing of payments as well as changes in independent third-party estimates, which are reviewed by management. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the number, type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments and uncertainties in litigation. Most of the Company's casualty claims relate to CSXT unless otherwise noted below. Defense and processing costs, which historically have been insignificant and are anticipated to be insignificant in the future, are not included in the recorded liabilities.
During 2014, 2013 and 2012, there were no significant changes in estimate recorded to adjust casualty reserves. Additionally, casualty expenses during 2012 declined as a result of the Company's continued safety improvements. During 2011, there were also no significant changes in estimate recorded to adjust casualty reserves. During 2010, the Company reduced casualty reserves by $49 million, resulting in an after-tax effect on earnings from continuing operations and net earnings of $30 million and an after-tax effect on earnings per share of $0.03.
Personal Injury
Personal injury reserves represent liabilities for employee work-related and third-party injuries. Work-related injuries for CSXT employees are primarily subject to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”).FELA. In addition to FELA liabilities, employees of other CSX subsidiaries are covered by various state workers’ compensation laws, the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Program or the Maritime Jones Act.
CSXT retains an independent actuarial firmactuary to assist management in assessing the value of personal injury claims. An analysis is performed by the independent actuarial firmactuary quarterly and is reviewed by management. The methodology used by the actuary includes a development factor to reflect growth or reduction in the value of these personal injury claims. It is based largely on CSXT's historical claims and settlement experience. During 2012
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Item 8. Financial Statements and 2011, there wereSupplementary Data
NOTE 5. Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, no significant changes in estimate of personal injury reserves.continued
Occupational & Asbestos
Occupational claims arise from allegations of exposures to certain materials in the workplace, such as solvents, soaps, chemicals (collectively referred to as “irritants”) and diesel fuels (like exhaust fumes) or allegations of chronic physical injuries resulting from work conditions, such as repetitive stress injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and hearing loss.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 5. Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, continued
The Company is also party to a number of asbestos claims by employees alleging exposure to asbestos in the workplace. The heaviest possible exposure for employees resulted from work conducted in and around steam locomotive engines that were largely phased out beginning around the 1950s. Other types of exposures, however, including exposure from locomotive component parts and building materials, continued until these exposures were substantially eliminated by 1985. Additionally, the Company has retained liability for asbestos claims filed against its previously owned international container shipping business. Diseases associated with asbestos typically have long latency periods (amount of time between exposure to a diseaseasbestos and the onset of the disease) which can range from 10ten to 40 years after exposure.
An analysis of occupationalOccupational claims, is performedexcluding asbestos, are analyzed on a quarterly basis by an independent third-party actuarial firm and reviewed by management. Management performs a quarterly review of asserted asbestos claims, and an analysis is performed annually by an independent third-party specialist and reviewed by management. The objective of the occupational and asbestos claims analyses performed by the third-party actuarial firm and specialist (the "third-party specialists") isactuary in order to determine the number of unasserted, or incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), claims. The actuary’s analyses are reviewed by management. With the exception of carpal tunnel, management has determined that seven years is the most probable time period in which these unasserted occupational claim filings and claim values can be estimated. Carpal tunnel claims use a three-yearthree-year period to estimate the reserve due to the shorter latency period for these types of injuries.
Asbestos claims are analyzed by an independent specialist in order to determine the number of unasserted, or IBNR, claims. Since exposure to asbestos has been substantially eliminated, management reviews asserted asbestos claims quarterly and the review by the specialist is completed annually. In 2014, management reviewed this assumption and determined that it was appropriate to extend the forecast period from seven years to ten years. Based on a review of historical settlement trends, management concluded that ten years is the most probable time period in which unasserted asbestos claim filings and claim values can be estimated. The Company does not believe there is sufficient data to justify a projection period longer than ten years at this time. The change in the forecast period resulted in an immaterial increase in the asbestos reserves during 2014.
The third party specialistsactuary and specialist analyze CSXT’s historical claim filings, settlement amounts, and dismissal rates to determine future anticipated claim filing rates and average settlement values for occupational and asbestos claims reserves. The potentially exposed population is estimated by using CSX’sCSXT’s employment records and industry data. From this analysis, the third-party specialistsactuary and specialist provide an estimateestimates of the IBNR claims liability.
Undiscounted liabilities recorded related to occupational and asbestos claims were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | |
| | | December | | December |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| Occupational: | | | | |
| Incurred but not reported claims | | $ | 24 |
| | $ | 26 |
|
| Asserted claims | | 12 |
| | 17 |
|
| Total liability | | $ | 36 |
| | $ | 43 |
|
| | | | | |
| Asbestos: | | | | |
| Incurred but not reported claims | | $ | 37 |
| | $ | 42 |
|
| Asserted claims | | 19 |
| | 26 |
|
| Total liability | | $ | 56 |
| | $ | 68 |
|
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PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 5. Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, continued
During 2012Undiscounted liabilities recorded related to occupational and 2011, thereasbestos claims were no significant changes in estimate of occupational or asbestos reserves. as follows:
|
| | | | | | | |
| | December | | December |
| (Dollars in Millions) | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Occupational: | | | |
| Incurred but not reported claims | $ | 12 |
| | $ | 15 |
|
| Asserted claims | 6 |
| | 8 |
|
| Total liability | $ | 18 |
| | $ | 23 |
|
| | | | |
| Asbestos: | | | |
| Incurred but not reported claims | $ | 45 |
| | $ | 35 |
|
| Asserted claims | 11 |
| | 15 |
|
| Total liability | $ | 56 |
| | $ | 50 |
|
A summary of occupational and asbestos claims activity is as follows:
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Asserted Claims | | | | | | | |
| Open Claims - Beginning of Year | | 746 |
| | 1,376 |
| 392 |
| | 523 |
|
| New Claims Filed | | 160 |
| | 224 |
| 136 |
| | 165 |
|
| Claims Settled | | (154 | ) | | (370 | ) | (128 | ) | | (146 | ) |
| Claims Dismissed | | (229 | ) | | (484 | ) | (130 | ) | | (150 | ) |
| Open Claims - End of Year | | 523 |
| | 746 |
| 270 |
| | 392 |
|
Environmental
Environmental reserves were $94 million for 2014. The Company is a party to various proceedings related to environmental issues, including administrative and judicial proceedings involving private parties and regulatory agencies. The Company has been identified as a potentially responsible party at approximately 248250 environmentally impaired sites. Many of these are, or may be, subject to remedial action under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, or CERCLA, also known as the Superfund Law, or similar state statutes. Most of these proceedings arose from environmental conditions on properties used for ongoing or discontinued railroad operations. A number of these proceedings, however, are based on allegations that the Company, or its predecessors, sent hazardous substances to facilities owned or operated by others for treatment, recycling or disposal. In addition, some of the Company’s land holdings were leased to others for commercial or industrial uses that may have resulted in releases of hazardous substances or other regulated materials onto the property and could give rise to proceedings against the Company.
In any such proceedings, the Company is subject to environmental clean-up and enforcement actions under the Superfund Law, as well as similar state laws that may impose joint and several liability for clean-up and enforcement costs on current and former owners and operators of a site without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct. These costs could be substantial.
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PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 5. Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, continued
In accordance with the Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations Topic in the ASC, the Company reviews its role with respect to each site identified at least quarterly, giving consideration to a number of factors such as:
type of clean-up required;
nature of the Company’s alleged connection to the location (e.g., generator of waste sent to the site or owner or operator of the site);
extent of the Company’s alleged connection (e.g., volume of waste sent to the location and other relevant factors); and
number, connection and financial viability of other named and unnamed potentially responsible parties at the location.
Based on the review process, the Company has recorded amounts to cover contingent anticipated future environmental remediation costs with respect to each site to the extent such costs are estimable and probable. The recorded liabilities for estimated future environmental costs are undiscounted. The liability includes future costs for remediation and restoration of sites as well as any significant ongoing monitoring costs, but excludes any anticipated insurance recoveries. Payments related to these liabilities are expected to be made over the next several years. Environmental remediation costs are included in materials, supplies and other on the consolidated income statement.
Currently, the Company does not possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of additional liabilities, if any, on some sites until completion of future environmental studies. In addition, conditions that are currently unknown could, at any given location, result in additional exposure, the amount and materiality of which cannot presently be reasonably estimated. Based upon information currently available, however, the Company believes its environmental reserves are adequate to fundaccurately reflect the currentcost of remedial actions.actions currently required.
Other
Other reserves of $64$59 million for 2012 and 20112014 include liabilities for various claims, such as longshoremen disability claims, and claims for property, automobile and general liability. Separation liabilities and freight rate disputeAlso included in other reserves have been reclassifiedare longshoremen disability claims related to othera previously owned international shipping business (these claims are in runoff) as well as claims for current liabilities and other long-term liabilities, which were not considered material to the consolidated financial statements.port employees.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 6. Properties
A detail of the Company’s net properties are as follows:
| | | (Dollars in Millions) | (Dollars in Millions) | | | | Accumulated | | Net Book | | Annual Depreciation | | Depreciation | | Estimated Useful | (Dollars in Millions) | | | | Accumulated | | Net Book | | Annual Depreciation | | Depreciation | | Estimated Useful |
| December 2012 | | Cost | | Depreciation | | Value | | Rate (a) | | Method | | Life | |
| December 2014 | | December 2014 | | Cost | | Depreciation | | Value | | Rate | | Method | | Life |
| Road | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Rail and Other Track Material | | $ | 6,177 |
| | $ | (1,131 | ) | | $ | 5,046 |
| | 2.9% | | Group Life | | | | Rail and Other Track Material | | $ | 6,771 |
| | $ | (1,400 | ) | | $ | 5,371 |
| | 2.5% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Ties | | 4,287 |
| | (861 | ) | | 3,426 |
| | 4.0% | | Group Life | | | | Ties | | 4,807 |
| | (1,060 | ) | | 3,747 |
| | 3.7% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Grading | | 2,407 |
| | (414 | ) | | 1,993 |
| | 1.5% | | Group Life | | | | Grading | | 2,460 |
| | (481 | ) | | 1,979 |
| | 1.4% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Ballast | | 2,528 |
| | (624 | ) | | 1,904 |
| | 2.8% | | Group Life | | | | Ballast | | 2,693 |
| | (679 | ) | | 2,014 |
| | 2.7% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Bridges, Trestles, and Culverts | | 1,962 |
| | (224 | ) | | 1,738 |
| | 1.6% | | Group Life | | | | Bridges, Trestles, and Culverts | | 2,119 |
| | (278 | ) | | 1,841 |
| | 1.6% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Signals and Interlockers | | 1,787 |
| | (302 | ) | | 1,485 |
| | 3.4% | | Group Life | | | | Signals and Interlockers | | 2,103 |
| | (356 | ) | | 1,747 |
| | 4.0% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Buildings | | 926 |
| | (316 | ) | | 610 |
| | 2.5% | | Group Life | | | | Buildings | | 1,102 |
| | (377 | ) | | 725 |
| | 2.5% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Other | | 3,345 |
| | (1,281 | ) | | 2,064 |
| | 4.7% | | Group Life | | | | Other | | 4,070 |
| | (1,517 | ) | | 2,553 |
| | 4.2% | | Group Life | | |
| Total Road | Total Road | | $ | 23,419 |
| | $ | (5,153 | ) | | $ | 18,266 |
| | | | | | 6-80 Years | Total Road | | 26,125 |
| | (6,148 | ) | | 19,977 |
| | | | | | 8-90 Years |
| Equipment | Equipment | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Equipment | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Locomotive | | $ | 4,747 |
| | $ | (2,079 | ) | | $ | 2,668 |
| | 3.6% | | Group Life | | | | Locomotive | | 5,036 |
| | (2,325 | ) | | 2,711 |
| | 3.6% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Freight Cars | | 3,088 |
| | (1,119 | ) | | 1,969 |
| | 3.1% | | Group Life | | | | Freight Cars | | 3,244 |
| | (1,169 | ) | | 2,075 |
| | 3.2% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Work Equipment and Other | | 1,466 |
| | (810 | ) | | 656 |
| | 7.1% | | Group Life | | | | Work Equipment and Other | | 1,828 |
| | (1,032 | ) | | 796 |
| | 7.1% | | Group Life | | |
| Total Equipment | Total Equipment | | $ | 9,301 |
| | $ | (4,008 | ) | | $ | 5,293 |
| | | | | | 5-38 Years | Total Equipment | | 10,108 |
| | (4,526 | ) | | 5,582 |
| | | | | | 3-38 Years |
| Land | | | | 1,745 |
| | — |
| | 1,745 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | | | 1,875 |
| | — |
| | 1,875 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
| Construction In Progress | Construction In Progress | | 602 |
| | — |
| | 602 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | Construction In Progress | | 1,196 |
| | — |
| | 1,196 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
| Other | | | | 212 |
| | (68 | ) | | 144 |
| | N/A | | Straight Line | | 4-30 Years | | | | 39 |
| | (85 | ) | | (46 | ) | | N/A | | Straight Line | | 4-30 Years |
| Total Properties | Total Properties | | $ | 35,279 |
| | $ | (9,229 | ) | | $ | 26,050 |
| | | | | | | Total Properties | | $ | 39,343 |
| | $ | (10,759 | ) | | $ | 28,584 |
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(a) | Composite depreciation rates, which are used in group-life depreciation, apply to railroad assets which account for more than 85% of total properties. All other property is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life.
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NOTE 6. Properties, continued
| | | (Dollars in Millions) | (Dollars in Millions) | | | | Accumulated | | Net Book | | Annual Depreciation | | Depreciation | | Estimated Useful | (Dollars in Millions) | | | | Accumulated | | Net Book | | Annual Depreciation | | Depreciation | | Estimated Useful |
| December 2011 | | Cost | | Depreciation | | Value | | Rate (a) | | Method | | Life | |
| December 2013 | | December 2013 | | Cost | | Depreciation | | Value | | Rate | | Method | | Life |
| Road | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Rail and Other Track Material | | $ | 5,949 |
| | $ | (1,021 | ) | | $ | 4,928 |
| | 2.7% | | Group Life | | | | Rail and Other Track Material | | $ | 6,452 |
| | $ | (1,270 | ) | | $ | 5,182 |
| | 2.9% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Ties | | 4,126 |
| | (868 | ) | | 3,258 |
| | 3.7% | | Group Life | | | | Ties | | 4,534 |
| | (947 | ) | | 3,587 |
| | 4.0% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Grading | | 2,379 |
| | (382 | ) | | 1,997 |
| | 1.3% | | Group Life | | | | Grading | | 2,425 |
| | (448 | ) | | 1,977 |
| | 1.5% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Ballast | | 2,446 |
| | (610 | ) | | 1,836 |
| | 2.5% | | Group Life | | | | Ballast | | 2,612 |
| | (645 | ) | | 1,967 |
| | 2.8% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Bridges, Trestles, and Culverts | | 1,887 |
| | (195 | ) | | 1,692 |
| | 1.4% | | Group Life | | | | Bridges, Trestles, and Culverts | | 2,008 |
| | (250 | ) | | 1,758 |
| | 1.6% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Signals and Interlockers | | 1,680 |
| | (198 | ) | | 1,482 |
| | 3.3% | | Group Life | | | | Signals and Interlockers | | 1,922 |
| | (291 | ) | | 1,631 |
| | 3.4% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Buildings | | 874 |
| | (342 | ) | | 532 |
| | 2.5% | | Group Life | | | | Buildings | | 1,011 |
| | (355 | ) | | 656 |
| | 2.5% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Other | | 3,038 |
| | (1,273 | ) | | 1,765 |
| | 3.0% | | Group Life | | | | Other | | 3,654 |
| | (1,386 | ) | | 2,268 |
| | 4.7% | | Group Life | | |
| Total Road | Total Road | | $ | 22,379 |
| | $ | (4,889 | ) | | $ | 17,490 |
| | | | | | 6-80 Years | Total Road | | 24,618 |
| | (5,592 | ) | | 19,026 |
| | | | | | 6-80 Years |
| Equipment | Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | | | Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Locomotive | | 4,455 |
| | (1,960 | ) | | 2,495 |
| | 3.5% | | Group Life | | | | Locomotive | | 4,987 |
| | (2,176 | ) | | 2,811 |
| | 3.6% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Freight Cars | | 2,821 |
| | (1,095 | ) | | 1,726 |
| | 3.5% | | Group Life | | | | Freight Cars | | 3,111 |
| | (1,135 | ) | | 1,976 |
| | 3.1% | | Group Life | | |
| | | Work Equipment and Other | | 1,345 |
| | (746 | ) | | 599 |
| | 7.3% | | Group Life | | | | Work Equipment and Other | | 1,666 |
| | (914 | ) | | 752 |
| | 7.1% | | Group Life | | |
| Total Equipment | Total Equipment | | $ | 8,621 |
| | $ | (3,801 | ) | | $ | 4,820 |
| | | | | | 5-35 Years | Total Equipment | | 9,764 |
| | (4,225 | ) | | 5,539 |
| | | | | | 5-38 Years |
| Land | | | | 1,832 |
| | — |
| | 1,832 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | | | 1,842 |
| | — |
| | 1,842 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
| Construction In Progress | Construction In Progress | | 728 |
| | — |
| | 728 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | Construction In Progress | | 854 |
| | — |
| | 854 |
| | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
| Other | | | | 144 |
| | (40 | ) | | 104 |
| | N/A | | Straight Line | | 4-30 Years | | | | 106 |
| | (76 | ) | | 30 |
| | N/A | | Straight Line | | 4-30 Years |
| Total Properties | Total Properties | | $ | 33,704 |
| | $ | (8,730 | ) | | $ | 24,974 |
| | | | | | | Total Properties | | $ | 37,184 |
| | $ | (9,893 | ) | | $ | 27,291 |
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(a) | Composite depreciation rates, which are used in group-life depreciation, apply to railroad assets which account for more than 85% of total properties. All other property is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life.
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Railroad Assets
The Company depreciates its rail assets, including main-line track, locomotives and freight cars, using the group-life method of accounting. Assets depreciated under the group-life method of accounting comprise over 85% of total fixed assets of $35$39 billion on a gross basis as of December 2012.2014. All other depreciable assets of the Company are depreciated on a straight-line basis. The group-life method aggregates assets with similar lives and characteristics into groups and depreciates each of these groups as a whole. When using the group-life method, an underlying assumption is that each group of assets, as a whole, is used and depreciated to the end of its recoverable life.
The Company currently utilizes more than 130 different depreciable asset categories to account for depreciation expense for the railroad assets that are depreciated under the group-life method of accounting. Examples of depreciable asset categories include 18 different categories for crossties due to the different combinations of density classifications and asset types. By utilizing various depreciable categories, the Company can more accurately account for the use of its assets. All assets of the Company are depreciated on a time or life basis.
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NOTE 6. Properties, continued
The Company believes the group-life method of depreciation closely approximates the straight-line method of depreciation. Additionally, due to the nature of most of its assets (e.g. track is one contiguous, connected asset) the Company believes that this is the most effective way to properly depreciate its assets.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 6. Properties, continued
Under the group-life method of accounting, the service lives and salvage values for each group of assets are determined by completing periodic depreciation studies and applying management’s assumptions regarding the service lives of its properties. A depreciation study (also referred to as a life study) is the periodic review of asset service lives, salvage values, accumulated depreciation, and other related factors for group assets conducted by a third-party specialist, analyzed by the Company’s management and approved by the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”), the regulatory board that has broad jurisdiction over railroad practices. The STB requires depreciation studies be performed for equipment assets every three years and for road (e.g. bridges and signals) and track (e.g. rail, ties and ballast) assets every six years. The Company believes the frequency currently required by the STB provides adequate review of asset service lives and that a more frequent review would not result in a material change due to the long-lived nature of most of the assets.
The results of the depreciation study process determine the service lives for each asset group under the group-life method. Road assets, including main-line track, have estimated service lives ranging from sixeight years for system roadway machinery to 8090 years for grading (construction of protection for the roadway, tracks and embankments). Equipment assets, including locomotives and freight cars, have estimated service lives ranging from sixthree years for technology assets to 38 years for work equipment.
Changes in asset service lives due to the results of the depreciation studies are applied on a prospective basis and could significantly impact future periods’ depreciation expense, and thus, the Company's results of operations.
There are several factors taken into account during the depreciation study and they include:
statistical analysis of historical life and salvage data for each group of property;
statistical analysis of historical retirements for each group of property;
evaluation of current operations;
evaluation of technological advances and maintenance schedules;
previous assessment of the condition of the assets and outlook for their continued use;
expected net salvage to be received upon retirement; and
comparison of assets to the same asset groups with other companies.
For retirements or disposals of depreciable rail assets that occur in the ordinary course of business, the asset cost (net of salvage value or sales proceeds) is charged to accumulated depreciation and no gain or loss is recognized. As individual assets within a specific group are retired or disposed of, resulting gains and losses are recorded in accumulated depreciation. As part of the depreciation study, an assessment of the recorded amount of accumulated depreciation is made to determine if it is deficient (or in excess) of the appropriate amount indicated by the study. Any such deficiency (or excess), including any deferred gains or losses, is amortized as a component of depreciation expense over the remaining service life of the asset group until the next required depreciation study. Since the overall assumption with the group-life method of accounting is that the assets within the group on average have the same service life and characteristics, it is therefore concluded that the deferred gains and losses offset over time.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 6. Properties, continued
Since the rail network is one contiguous, connected network it is impractical to maintain specific identification records for these assets. For road assets (such as rail and track related items), CSX utilizes a first-in, first-out approach to asset retirements. The historical cost of these replaced assets is estimated using inflation indices published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics applied to the replacement value based on the age of the retired asset. The indices are used because they closely correlate with the major cost of the materials comprising the applicable road assets.
Equipment assets (such as locomotives and freight cars) are specifically identified.identified at retirement. When an equipment asset is retired that has been depreciated using the group-life method, the cost is reduced from the cost base and recorded in accumulated depreciation.
In the event that large groups of assets are removed from service as a result of unusual acts or sales, resulting gains and losses are recognized immediately. These acts are not considered to be in the normal course of business and are therefore recognized when incurred. Examples of such acts would be the major destruction of assets due to significant storm damage (e.g. major hurricanes), the sale of a rail line segment or the disposal of an entire class of assets (e.g. disposal of all refrigerated freight cars). There were no abnormal operating gains in 2014. Abnormal operating gains of $65 million in 2013 and losses$104 million in 2012 were $104related to the disposition of operating rail corridors. Included in these gains were $43 million and $94 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively, from the 2011 sale of an operating rail corridor to the state of Florida. In 2013, a gain was recognized for a non-monetary exchange of easements and rail assets, and in 2012,, $14 million a gain in 2011 and $30 million loss in 2010.was recognized for a sale of operating rail corridor to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Recent experience with depreciation studies has resulted in depreciation rate changes, which did not materially affect the Company’s annual depreciation expense of $1.1$1.2 billion,, $976 million, $1.1 billion and $947 million$1.1 billion for 2012, 2011,2014, 2013 and 20102012, respectively. In general, changes in depreciation rates result from updated average asset service lives as determined during depreciation studies. In 2014, the Company completed a depreciation study for its road and track assets. In 2012, the Company completed a depreciation study for its equipment assets and a technical update (an update to the prior depreciation study) for its road and track assets. Additionally, in 2009, the Company completed a depreciation study for its equipment assets. These studies resulted in annual net reductions in depreciation expense which were not considered material to the consolidated financial statements.
Non-Railroad Assets,
Capital Leases and Land
The majority of non-railroad property is depreciated using the straight-line method on a per asset basis. The depreciable lives of this property are periodically reviewed by the Company and any changes are applied on a prospective basis. Amortization expense recorded under capital leases is included in depreciation expense on the consolidated income statements. For retirements or disposals of non-railroad depreciable assets and all dispositions of land, the resulting gains or losses are recognized in earnings at the time of disposal. During 2012, the Company recognized a gain of $57 million related to the sale of non-operating property, which is recognized in other income in the consolidated statements of income. These gains and losses were not material for any other period presented.
Impairment Review
Properties and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or business conditions indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Initial assessments of recoverability are based on estimates of undiscounted future net cash flows associated with an asset or a group of assets in accordance with the Property, Plant, and Equipment Topic in the ASC. Where impairment is indicated, the assets are evaluated and their carrying amount is reduced to fair value based on discounted net cash flows or other estimates of fair value.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 6. Properties, continued
Capital Expenditures
The Company’s capital spending includes purchased or self-constructed assets and property additions that substantially extend the service life or increase the utility of those assets. Indirect costs that can be specifically traced to capital projects are also capitalized. The Company is committed to maintaining and improving its existing infrastructure and expanding its network for long-term growth. Rail operations are capital intensive and CSX accounts for these costs in accordance with GAAP and the Company’s capitalization policy. All properties are stated at historical cost less an allowance for accumulated depreciation.
The Company’s largest category of capital spending is the replacement of track assets and the acquisition or construction of new assets that enable CSX to enhance its operations or provide new capacity offerings to its customers. These construction projects are typically completed by CSXT employees. Costs for track asset replacement and capacity projects that are capitalized include:
labor costs, because many of the assets are self-constructed;
costs to purchase or construct new track or to prepare ground for the laying of track;
welding (rail, field and plant) which are processes used to connect segments of rail;
new ballast, which is gravel and crushed stone that holds track in line;
fuels and lubricants associated with tie, rail and surfacing work which is the process of raising track to a designated elevation over an extended distance;
cross, switch and bridge ties which are the braces that support the rails on a track;
gauging which is the process of standardizing the distance between rails;
handling costs associated with installing ties or ballast; and
other track materials.
The primary cost in self-constructed track replacement work is labor. CSXT engineering employees directly charge their labor to the track replacement project (the capitalized depreciable property). These employees concurrently perform deconstruction and installation of track material. Because of this concurrent process, CSX must estimate the amount of labor that is related to deconstruction versus installation.
Through analysis of CSXT’s track replacement process, CSX determined that approximately 20% of labor costs associated with track material installation is related to the deconstruction of old track and 80% is associated with the installation of new track.
Capital spending related to locomotives and freight cars comprises the second largest category of the Company’s capital assets. This category includes purchase costs of locomotives and freight cars as well as certain equipment leases that are considered to be capital leases in accordance with the Leases Topic in the ASC. In addition, costs to modify or rebuild these assets are capitalized if the spending incurred extends the asset’s service life or improves utilization. Improvement projects must meet specified dollar thresholds to be capitalized and are reviewed by management to determine proper accounting treatment.
Routine repairs and maintenance costs, for all asset categories, are expensed as incurred.
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NOTE 6. Properties, continued
Significant Property Disposition
In November 2011, the Company sold 61 miles of operating rail corridor to the Florida Department of Transportation. This corridor will be used by the state of Florida for its new commuter rail operation known as SunRail, which is expected to alleviate highway congestion. The Company intends to divert a portion of the corridor's existing rail traffic and relocate terminal operations to an adjacent rail corridor in Florida. As part of the transaction, the Company received $173 million in proceeds ($148 million in cash and a $25 million receivable, held in escrow and payable no later than April 2014) and up to $259 million in government grants. These grants are related to reimbursable capital expenditure projects in Florida and are recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of the related asset as received. This agreement also obligated the Company to invest a total of $500 million in routine capital expenditures and maintenance related to transportation capacity, facilities or equipment in Florida, including diversion and relocation costs related to this transaction within an eight year period following the transaction.
This transaction contains multiple elements with separate accounting recognition for the sale of real estate and receipt of the grants. The proceeds related to the sale of real estate approximate fair value. Fair value was determined by management in accordance with the Fair Value Measurement Topic in the ASC using level 3 measurements and with the assistance of an independent third-party appraiser.
In accordance with the Real Estate Sales Topic in the ASC, the sale of real estate resulted in a deferred gain of $160 million. The deferred gain is recognized into income ratably as the investment obligation is fulfilled. The Company recognized a gain of $94 million and $14 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. This gain is included in materials, supplies and other in the consolidated income statements. The deferred gain balance included in the consolidated balance sheets is in the table below.
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| (Dollars in Millions) | | December 2012 | December 2011 |
| Current portion, included in Other Current Liabilities | | $ | 43 |
| $ | 95 |
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Long term portion, included in Other Long-Term Liabilities
| | 9 |
| 37 |
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| Total | | $ | 52 |
| $ | 132 |
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NOTE 7. Commitments and Contingencies
Lease Commitments
The Company has various lease agreements with other parties with terms up to 30 years. Non-cancelable, long-term leases may include provisions for maintenance, options to purchase, and options to extend the terms. The Company uses the straight-line method to recognize rent expense associated with operating leases that include escalations over their terms. These amounts are shown in the table below.
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Rent Expense on Operating Leases | | $ | 73 |
| | $ | 68 |
| | $ | 67 |
| $ | 61 |
| | $ | 60 |
| | $ | 73 |
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At December 20122014, minimum rentals on land, buildings, track equipment and commitments for vessels (utilized in a shipping business formerly owned by CSX)equipment under operating leases are disclosed in the table below. Also, payments to Conrail Inc. ("Conrail") for leases on equipment and shared rail infrastructure are included in these amounts. (See Note 12, Related Party Transactions).
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| (Dollars in Millions) |
| | | Operating | | Sublease | | Net Lease |
| Years | | Leases | | Income | | Commitments |
| 2013 | | $ | 103 |
| | $ | (32 | ) | | $ | 71 |
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| 2014 | | 115 |
| | (19 | ) | | 96 |
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| 2015 | | 60 |
| | — |
| | 60 |
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| 2016 | | 57 |
| | — |
| | 57 |
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| 2017 | | 52 |
| | — |
| | 52 |
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| Thereafter | | 302 |
| | — |
| | 302 |
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| Total | | $ | 689 |
| | $ | (51 | ) | | $ | 638 |
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Operating leases and sublease income include approximately $72 million and $47 million, respectively, relating to ongoing operating lease commitments for vessels and other, which have been subleased to Horizon Lines, Inc. (“Horizon”), a former subsidiary previously named CSX Lines. On January 31, 2013, a lease buy out and closure arrangement was reached with Horizon Lines, Inc. which terminated CSX's commitments to these leases and corresponding sublease income.
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NOTE 7. Commitments and Contingencies, continued |
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| (Dollars in Millions) | Operating | | Sublease | | Net Lease |
| Years | Leases | | Income | | Commitments |
| 2015 | $ | 78 |
| | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 75 |
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| 2016 | 71 |
| | (2 | ) | | 69 |
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| 2017 | 62 |
| | (2 | ) | | 60 |
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| 2018 | 54 |
| | (2 | ) | | 52 |
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| 2019 | 45 |
| | (2 | ) | | 43 |
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| Thereafter | 210 |
| | (11 | ) | | 199 |
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| Total | $ | 520 |
| | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | 498 |
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Purchase Commitments
CSXT has a commitment under a long-term maintenance program that currently covers 44%42% of CSXT’s fleet of locomotives. The agreement is based on the maintenance cycle for each locomotive. Under CSXT’s current obligations, the agreement will expire no earlier than 2031.2031. The costs expected to be incurred throughout the duration of the agreement fluctuate as locomotives are placed into or removed from service, or as required maintenance schedules are revised. The table below includes both active and inactive locomotives covered under this agreement.
The following table summarizes the number of locomotives covered and CSXT’s payments under the long-term maintenance program.
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 |
| | 2011 |
| | 2010 |
| 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
|
| Amounts Paid | | $ | 287 |
| | $ | 281 |
| | $ | 252 |
| $ | 247 |
| | $ | 287 |
| | $ | 287 |
|
| Number of Locomotives | | 1,899 |
| | 1,928 |
| | 1,859 |
| 1,886 |
| | 1,886 |
| | 1,899 |
|
Annual payments related to the locomotive purchase obligations, including amounts that would be payable under the long-term maintenance program, are estimated in the table below. The amount of the ultimate purchase commitment depends upon the model of locomotive acquired and the timing of delivery.
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Additionally, the Company has various other commitments to purchase technology, communications, railcar maintenance and other services from various suppliers. Total annual payments under all of these purchase commitments are also estimated in the table below.
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in Millions) | Locomotive & Maintenance Payments | | Other Commitments | | Total |
| 2013 | $ | 472 |
| | $ | 87 |
| | $ | 559 |
|
| 2014 | 347 |
| | 59 |
| | 406 |
|
| 2015 | 263 |
| | 43 |
| | 306 |
|
| 2016 | 257 |
| | 14 |
| | 271 |
|
| 2017 | 247 |
| | 5 |
| | 252 |
|
| Thereafter | 1,833 |
| | 54 |
| | 1,887 |
|
| Total | $ | 3,419 |
| | $ | 262 |
| | $ | 3,681 |
|
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in Millions) | Locomotive & Maintenance Payments | | Other Commitments | | Total |
| 2015 | $ | 727 |
| | $ | 236 |
| | $ | 963 |
|
| 2016 | 474 |
| | 22 |
| | 496 |
|
| 2017 | 177 |
| | 13 |
| | 190 |
|
| 2018 | 169 |
| | 12 |
| | 181 |
|
| 2019 | 159 |
| | 11 |
| | 170 |
|
| Thereafter | 1,203 |
| | 69 |
| | 1,272 |
|
| Total | $ | 2,909 |
| | $ | 363 |
| | $ | 3,272 |
|
Insurance
The Company maintains numerous insurance programs with substantial limits for property damage (which includes business interruption) and third-party liability. A certain amount of risk is retained by the Company on each of the liabilityproperty and propertyliability programs. The Company has a $25$25 million retention per occurrence for the non-catastrophic property program (such as a derailment) and a $50$50 million retention per occurrence for the liability and catastrophic property programs (such as hurricanes and floods).
While the Company’s currentCompany believes its insurance coverage is adequate, to cover its damages, future claims could exceed existing insurance coverage or insurance may not continue to be available at commercially reasonable rates.
Legal
The Company is involved in litigation incidental to its business and is a party to a number of legal actions and claims, various governmental proceedings and private civil lawsuits, including, but not limited to, those related to fuel surcharge practices, environmental and hazardous material exposure matters, FELA claims by employees, other personal injury or property claims and disputes and complaints involving certain transportation rates and charges. Some of the legal proceedings include claims for compensatory as well as punitive damages and others are, or are purported to be, class actions. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, considering, among other things, the legal defenses available and liabilities that have been recorded along with applicable insurance, it is currently the opinion of CSX management that none of these pending items will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. An unexpected adverse resolution of one or more of these items, however, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity in that particular period.
The Company is able to estimate a range of possible loss for certain legal proceedings for which a loss is reasonably possible in excess of reserves established. The Company has estimated this range to be $3$4 million to approximately $20$13 million in aggregate at December 28, 201226, 2014. This estimated aggregate range is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions. Accordingly, the Company's estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may vary significantly from the current estimate.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 7. Commitments and Contingencies, continued
Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation
In May 2007, class action lawsuits were filed against CSXT and three other U.S.-based Class I railroads alleging that the defendants' fuel surcharge practices relating to contract and unregulated traffic resulted from an illegal conspiracy in violation of antitrust laws. In November 2007, the class action lawsuits were consolidated and are now pending in federal court in the District of Columbia.Columbia, where they are now pending. The suit seeks treble damages allegedly sustained by purported class members as well as attorneys' fees and other relief. Plaintiffs are expected to allege damages at least equal to the fuel surcharges at issue.
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NOTE 7. Commitments and Contingencies, continued
OnIn June 21, 2012, the courtDistrict Court certified the case as a class action. The decision was not a ruling on the merits of plaintiffs' claims, but rather a decision to allow the plaintiffs to seek to prove the case as a class. The defendant railroads petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for permission to appeal the District Court's class certification decision. OnIn August 28, 2012,2013, the Court of Appeals referredD.C. Circuit issued a decision vacating the petition to a merits panel,class certification decision and directed thatremanded the partiescase to the District Court to reconsider its class certification decision. In October 2013, the District Court held a case submit briefs addressing bothmanagement conference to determine the petitionscope and schedule of the remand proceedings, which are underway. The District Court has delayed proceedings on the merits of the appeal. The District Court stayed dissemination of notice to members of the class certifiedcase pending the outcome of the appeal.class certification remand proceedings.
CSXT believes that its fuel surcharge practices were arrived at and applied lawfully and that the case is without merit. Accordingly, the Company intends to defend itself vigorously. However, penalties for violating antitrust laws can be severe, and an unexpected adverse decision on the merits could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity in that particular period or for the full year.
Environmental
CSXT has indemnified Pharmacia LLC (formerly known as Monsanto Company) for certain liabilities associated with real estate located in Kearny, New Jersey along the Lower Passaic River (the “Property”). The Property, which was formerly owned by Pharmacia, is now owned by CSXT. The indemnification and defense duties arise with respect to several matters. CSXT, on behalf of Pharmacia, is conducting a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study of the 17-mile Lower Passaic River Study Area with approximately 60 other parties pursuant to an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"). The EPA, using its Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA") authority, seeks cleanup and removal costs and other damages associated with the presence of hazardous substances in the Lower Passaic River. In April 2014, the EPA announced its proposed plan to remediate the lower eight miles of the Lower Passaic River. The proposed plan, based on a Focused Feasibility Study, informs the public of EPA’s preferred remedial alternative. EPA’s proposed plan solicited public comments, which were due in August 2014. After review of comments, EPA is expected to issue its final cleanup plan in 2015. CSXT is also defending and indemnifying Pharmacia in a cooperative natural resource damages assessment process related to the Property. Based on currently available information, the Company does not believe any remediation costs potentially allocable to CSXT would be material to the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans principally for salaried, management personnel. For employees hired on or beforeprior to December 31, 2002January 1, 2003, the plans provide eligible employees with retirement benefits based predominantly on years of service and compensation rates near retirement. For employees hired in 2003 or thereafter, benefits are determined based on a cash balance formula, which provides benefits by utilizing interest and pay credits based upon age, service and compensation.
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
In addition to these plans, the Company sponsors a self-insured, post-retirement medical plan and a life insurance plan that provide benefits to full-time, salaried, management employees, hired prior to January 1, 2003, upon their retirement if certain eligibility requirements are met. Prior to 2011, the post-retirement medical plan was partially funded by all participating retirees, with retiree contributions adjusted annually. Beginning in 2011, Medicare-eligible retirees are covered by a health reimbursement arrangement, which is an employer-funded account that can be used for reimbursement of eligible medical expenses. Non-Medicare eligible retirees continue to beare covered by the existinga self-insured program.program partially funded by participating retirees. The life insurance plan is non-contributory.
The Company engages independent external actuaries to compute the amounts of liabilities and expenses relatedrelating to these plans subject to the assumptions that the Company selects. In order to perform this valuation, the actuaries are provided with the details of the population covered at the beginning of the year, summarized in the table below, and projects that population forward to the end of the year.year. These amounts are reviewed by management.
| | | | | Summary of Participants as of
| | Summary of Participants as of |
| | | January 1, 2012 | January 1, 2014 |
| | | Pension Plans | | Post-retirement Medical Plan | Pension Plans | | Post-retirement Medical Plan |
| Active Employees | | 4,993 |
| | 2,488 |
| 5,136 |
| | 2,031 |
|
| Retirees and Beneficiaries | | 11,277 |
| | 13,177 |
| 11,699 |
| | 12,148 |
|
Other(a) | | 6,295 |
| | 40 |
| 5,444 |
| | 87 |
|
| Total | | 22,565 |
| | 15,705 |
| 22,279 |
| | 14,266 |
|
(a) For pension plans, the other category consists mostly of terminated but vested former employees. For post-retirement plans, the other category consists of employees on long-term disability that have not yet retired.
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
The benefit obligation for these plans represents the liability of the Company for current and retired employees and is affected primarily by the following:
service cost (benefits attributed to employee service during the period);
interest cost (interest on the liability due to the passage of time);
actuarial gains/losses (experience during the year different from that assumed and changes in plan assumptions); and
benefits paid to participants.
Cash Flows
Plan assets are amounts that have been segregated and restricted to provide qualified pension plan benefits and include amounts contributed by the Company and amounts earned from invested contributions, net of benefits paid. Qualified pension plan obligations are funded in accordance with prescribed regulatory requirements and with an objective of meeting minimum funding requirements necessary to avoid restrictions on flexibility of plan operation and benefit payments. During 2012, the Company made a contribution of $275 million to its qualified pension plans, of which $25 million was the required minimum contribution. At this time, the Company anticipates that no further contributions to its qualified pension plans will be required in 2013. The Company funds the cost of the post-retirement medical and life insurance benefits as well as nonqualified pension benefits on a pay-as-you go basis. During 2012, the Company made a contribution of $275 million to its qualified pension plans, of which $25 million was the required minimum contribution. No contributions were made during 2013 and 2014. No significant contributions to the Company's qualified pension plans are expected in 2015.
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
Future expected benefit payments are as follows:
| | | | | Expected Cash Flows | Expected Cash Flows |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits |
| 2013 | | $ | 173 |
| | $ | 41 |
| |
| 2014 | | 177 |
| | 40 |
| |
| 2015 | | 178 |
| | 38 |
| $ | 207 |
| | $ | 37 |
|
| 2016 | | 180 |
| | 36 |
| 188 |
| | 34 |
|
| 2017 | | 181 |
| | 34 |
| 188 |
| | 33 |
|
| 2018-2022 | | 916 |
| | 143 |
| |
| 2018 | | 185 |
| | 30 |
|
| 2019 | | 186 |
| | 28 |
|
| 2020-2024 | | 931 |
| | 114 |
|
| Total | | $ | 1,805 |
| | $ | 332 |
| $ | 1,885 |
| | $ | 276 |
|
Plan Assets
The CSX Investment Committee (the “Investment Committee”), whose members were selected by the Chief Financial Officer and approved by the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for oversight and investment of plan assets. The Investment Committee utilizes an investment asset allocation strategy that is monitored on an ongoing basis and that is updated periodically in consideration of plan or employee changes, or changing market conditions. These studies provide an extensive modeling of asset investment return in conjunction with projected plan liabilities and seek to evaluate how to maximize return within the constraints of acceptable risk. The current asset allocation targets 60%70% equity investments and 40%30% fixed income investments and cash. Within equity, a further target is currently established for 40%42% of total plan assets in domestic equity and 20%28% in international equity. TheseAllocations are evaluated for levels within 3% of targeted allocations and are managed to be within 3% of the target distribution, with reallocations occurring quarterly.
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
adjusted quarterly as necessary. The distribution of pension plan assets as of the measurement date is shown in the table below, and these assets are netted against the pension liabilities on the balance sheet.
| | | | | December 2012 | | December 2011 | December 2014 | | December 2013 |
| | | | | Percent of | | | | Percent of | | | Percent of | | | | Percent of |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | Amount | | Total Assets | | Amount | | Total Assets | Amount | | Total Assets | | Amount | | Total Assets |
| Equity | | $ | 1,408 |
| | 61 | % | | $ | 1,064 |
| | 57 | % | $ | 1,715 |
| | 68 | % | | $ | 1,619 |
| | 65 | % |
| Fixed Income | | 829 |
| | 36 |
| | 755 |
| | 41 |
| 740 |
| | 30 |
| | 795 |
| | 32 |
|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | | 57 |
| | 3 |
| | 31 |
| | 2 |
| 49 |
| | 2 |
| | 86 |
| | 3 |
|
| Total | | $ | 2,294 |
| | 100 | % | | $ | 1,850 |
| | 100 | % | $ | 2,504 |
| | 100 | % | | $ | 2,500 |
| | 100 | % |
Under the supervision of the Investment Committee, individual investments or fund managers are selected in accordance with standards of prudence applicable to asset diversification and investment suitability. The Company also selects fund managers with differing investment styles and benchmarks their investment returns against appropriate indices. Fund investment performance is continuously monitored. Acceptable performance is determined in the context of the long-term return objectives of the fund and appropriate asset class benchmarks.
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
Within the Company's equity funds, the U.S. stock segment includes diversification among large and small capitalization stocks. Guidelines established with individual managers limit investment by industry sectors, individual stock issuer concentration and the use of derivatives and CSX securities.
Fixed income securities guidelines established with individual managers specify the types of allowable investments, such as government, corporate and asset-backed bonds, and limit diversification between domestic and foreign investments and the use of derivatives. Additionally, guidelines stipulate minimum credit quality constraints and any prohibited securities.
For detailed information regarding the fair value of pension assets, see Note 13, Fair Value Measurements.
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets and Funded Status
Changes in benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for the 20122014 and 20112013 calendar plan years are as follows:
| | | | | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits |
| | | Plan Year | | Plan Year | | Plan Year | | Plan Year | Plan Year | | Plan Year | | Plan Year | | Plan Year |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Actuarial Present Value of Benefit Obligation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Accumulated Benefit Obligation | | $ | 2,806 |
| | $ | 2,516 |
| | N/A |
| | N/A |
| $ | 2,849 |
| | $ | 2,538 |
| | N/A |
| | N/A |
|
| Projected Benefit Obligation | | 2,954 |
| | 2,668 |
| | $ | 415 |
| | $ | 388 |
| 3,002 |
| | 2,679 |
| | $ | 340 |
| | $ | 350 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Change in Projected Benefit Obligation: | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
Projected Benefit Obligation at Beginning of Plan Year | | $ | 2,668 |
| | $ | 2,487 |
| | $ | 388 |
| | $ | 383 |
| $ | 2,679 |
| | $ | 2,954 |
| | $ | 350 |
| | $ | 415 |
|
| Service Cost | | 44 |
| | 40 |
| | 4 |
| | 2 |
| 44 |
| | 49 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
|
| Interest Cost | | 123 |
| | 121 |
| | 16 |
| | 11 |
| 123 |
| | 108 |
| | 13 |
| | 13 |
|
| Plan Participants' Contributions | | — |
| | — |
| | 8 |
| | 7 |
| — |
| | — |
| | 7 |
| | 8 |
|
| Plan Amendments | | — |
| | — |
| | (1 | ) | | — |
| |
| Actuarial Loss | | 274 |
| | 175 |
| | 43 |
| | 32 |
| |
| Workforce Reduction Program/Curtailment | | 27 |
| | — |
| | 8 |
| | — |
|
| Actuarial Loss (Gain) | | 333 |
| | (275 | ) | | (8 | ) | | (49 | ) |
| Benefits Paid | | (155 | ) | | (155 | ) | | (43 | ) | | (47 | ) | (204 | ) | | (157 | ) | | (33 | ) | | (40 | ) |
| Benefit Obligation at End of Plan Year | | $ | 2,954 |
| | $ | 2,668 |
| | $ | 415 |
| | $ | 388 |
| $ | 3,002 |
| | $ | 2,679 |
| | $ | 340 |
| | $ | 350 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Change in Plan Assets: | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
| Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Plan Year | | $ | 1,850 |
| | $ | 1,851 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 2,500 |
| | $ | 2,294 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| Actual Return on Plan Assets | | 311 |
| | 141 |
| | — |
| | — |
| 195 |
| | 350 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Qualified Employer Contributions | | 275 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Non-qualified Employer Contributions | | 13 |
| | 13 |
| | 35 |
| | 40 |
| 13 |
| | 13 |
| | 26 |
| | 32 |
|
| Plan Participants' Contributions | | — |
| | — |
| | 8 |
| | 7 |
| — |
| | — |
| | 7 |
| | 8 |
|
| Benefits Paid | | (155 | ) | | (155 | ) | | (43 | ) | | (47 | ) | (204 | ) | | (157 | ) | | (33 | ) | | (40 | ) |
| Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Plan Year | | $ | 2,294 |
| | $ | 1,850 |
| | — |
| | — |
| 2,504 |
| | 2,500 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Funded Status at End of Plan Year | | $ | (660 | ) | | $ | (818 | ) | | $ | (415 | ) | | $ | (388 | ) | $ | (498 | ) | | $ | (179 | ) | | $ | (340 | ) | | $ | (350 | ) |
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
For qualified plan funding purposes, assets and discounted liabilities are measured in accordance with ERISA,the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), as well as other related provisions of the Internal Revenue CodeIRC and related regulations. Under these funding provisions and the alternative measurements available thereunder, the Company estimates its unfunded obligation for qualified plans on an annual basis.
In accordance with Compensation-Retirement Benefits Topic in the ASC, an employer must recognize the funded status of a pension or other post-retirement benefit plan by recording a liability (underfunded plan) or asset (overfunded plan) for the difference between the projected benefit obligation (or the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation for a postretirement benefit plan) and the fair value of plan assets at the plan measurement date. Amounts related to pension and post-retirement benefits recorded in other long-term assets, labor and fringe benefits payable and other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet are as follows:
| | | | | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits |
| | | December | | December | | December | | December | December | | December | | December | | December |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Amounts Recorded in Consolidated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance Sheets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term Assets (a) | | $ | 3 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 9 |
| | $ | 44 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| Current Liabilities | | (15 | ) | | (15 | ) | | (41 | ) | | (42 | ) | (15 | ) | | (14 | ) | | (37 | ) | | (38 | ) |
| Long-term Liabilities | | (648 | ) | | (803 | ) | | (374 | ) | | (346 | ) | (492 | ) | | (209 | ) | | (303 | ) | | (312 | ) |
| Net Amount Recognized in | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | | $ | (660 | ) | | $ | (818 | ) | | $ | (415 | ) | | $ | (388 | ) | |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | | $ | (498 | ) | | $ | (179 | ) | | $ | (340 | ) | | $ | (350 | ) |
| |
| (a) | Long-term assets as of December 2014 relate to one of the qualified pension plans whose assets exceed projected benefit obligations. |
The funded status, or amount by which the benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets, represents a liability. At December 20122014, the status of CSX plans only with a net liability is disclosed below. The total fair value of all plans as of December 20122014 was $2,294 million,$2.5 billion, which includes the qualified pension planplans with a net asset.assets.
| | | | Aggregate | Aggregate |
| (Dollars in Millions) | Fair Value | Projected | Fair Value | Projected |
| Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets | of Plan Assets | Benefit Obligation | of Plan Assets | Benefit Obligation |
| Projected Benefit Obligation | $ | 2,249 |
| $ | (2,912 | ) | $ | 2,461 |
| $ | (2,968 | ) |
| Accumulated Benefit Obligation | $ | 2,249 |
| $ | (2,764 | ) | 2,461 |
| (2,815 | ) |
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NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
Net Benefit Expense
The following table describes the components of expense/(income) related to net benefit expense recorded in labor and fringe on the income statement.
| | | | | Pension Benefits Fiscal Years | | Post-retirement Benefits Fiscal Years | Pension Benefits Fiscal Years | | Post-retirement Benefits Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Service Cost | | $ | 44 |
| | $ | 40 |
| | $ | 41 |
| | $ | 4 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 5 |
| $ | 44 |
| | $ | 49 |
| | $ | 44 |
| | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 4 |
|
| Interest Cost | | 123 |
| | 121 |
| | 122 |
| | 16 |
| | 11 |
| | 20 |
| 123 |
| | 108 |
| | 123 |
| | 13 |
| | 13 |
| | 16 |
|
| Expected Return on Plan Assets | | (166 | ) | | (157 | ) | | (165 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| (166 | ) | | (162 | ) | | (166 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Amortization of Net Loss | | 82 |
| | 71 |
| | 58 |
| | 9 |
| | 7 |
| | 7 |
| 57 |
| | 100 |
| | 82 |
| | 5 |
| | 14 |
| | 9 |
|
| Amortization of Prior Service Cost | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) | | — |
| — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| Net Periodic Benefit Expense | | $ | 83 |
| | $ | 75 |
| | $ | 56 |
| | $ | 28 |
| | $ | 19 |
| | $ | 32 |
| 58 |
| | 95 |
| | 83 |
| | 20 |
| | 29 |
| | 28 |
|
Settlement Gain(a) | | (2 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (2 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Special Termination Benefits - Workforce Reduction Program/Curtailment(a) | | 27 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 8 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Settlement Gain(b) | | (1 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (2 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Total Expense | | $ | 81 |
| | $ | 73 |
| | $ | 54 |
| | $ | 28 |
| | $ | 19 |
| | $ | 32 |
| $ | 84 |
| | $ | 93 |
| | $ | 81 |
| | $ | 28 |
| | $ | 29 |
| | $ | 28 |
|
| |
| (a) | These charges result from a management workforce reduction program that was initiated in 2014. For further information regarding the program, see Note 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies. |
| |
| (b) | Settlement gains were recognized as one of the pension plan's lump-sum payments exceeded the sum of the service cost and interest cost recognized. The gain is the recognition of a portion of its accumulated other comprehensive income related to that plan. |
Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits Adjustments
The following table shows the pre-tax change in other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the components of net expense and the change in benefit obligation for CSX for pension and other post-employment benefits.
| | | (Dollars in Millions) | | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits |
| Components of Other Comprehensive | | December | | December | | December | | December | December | | December | | December | | December |
| Loss (Income) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Recognized in the balance sheet | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Losses | | $ | 130 |
| | $ | 191 |
| | $ | 43 |
| | $ | 25 |
| |
| Prior service credits | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | — |
| |
| Losses (Gains) | | $ | 305 |
| | $ | (462 | ) | | $ | (8 | ) | | $ | (48 | ) |
| Expense (Income) recognized in the income statement | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
Amortization of net losses (a) | | $ | 82 |
| | $ | 71 |
| | $ | 9 |
| | $ | 7 |
| $ | 57 |
| | $ | 100 |
| | $ | 5 |
| | $ | 14 |
|
| Settlement gain | | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| (1 | ) | | (2 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Amortization of prior service costs (b) | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (1 | ) | — |
| | — |
| | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| |
| (a) | Amortization of net losses estimated to be expensed for 20132015 is $101approximately $70 million and $14$5 million for pension benefits and post-retirement benefits, respectively. The increase in the pension expenseamortization is largely related to the impact of decreasinglower discount rates and amortizationadoption of net losses. new mortality tables, partially offset by favorable pension asset experience. |
| |
| (b) | Amortization of prior service costs estimated to be expensed in 2013 are2015 is less than $1$1 million for pension benefits. The estimated post-retirement benefits amount to be credited to expense for 20132015 is $1 million. $1 million. |
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PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
As of December 20122014, the balances of pre-tax amounts to be amortized that are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (a component of shareholders’ equity) are as follows:
| | | | | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits |
| Losses | | $ | 1,218 |
| | $ | 135 |
| $ | 908 |
| | $ | 59 |
|
| Prior Service Costs (Credits) | | 1 |
| | (4 | ) | — |
| | (1 | ) |
| Total | | $ | 1,219 |
| | $ | 131 |
| $ | 908 |
| | $ | 58 |
|
Assumptions
The expected long-term average rate of return on plan assets reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested, or to be invested, to provide for benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. In estimating that rate, the Company gives appropriate consideration to the returns being earned by the plan assets in the funds and the rates of return expected to be available for reinvestment as well as the current and projected asset mix of the funds. Management balances market expectations obtained from various investment managers and economists with both market and actual plan historical returns to develop a reasonable estimate of the expected long-term rate of return on assets. As this assumption is long-term, it is adjusted less frequently than other assumptions used in pension accounting.
Weighted-average assumptions used in accounting for the plans were as follows:
| | | | | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits | Pension Benefits | | Post-retirement Benefits |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Expected Long-term Return on Plan Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Benefit Cost for Plan Year | | 8.00 | % | | 8.25 | % | | N/A |
| | N/A |
| 7.50 | % | | 7.75 | % | | N/A |
| | N/A |
|
| Benefit Obligation at End of Plan Year | | 7.75 | % | | 8.00 | % | | N/A |
| | N/A |
| 7.25 | % | | 7.50 | % | | N/A |
| | N/A |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Discount Rates: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Benefit Cost for Plan Year | | 4.75 | % | | 5.00 | % | | 4.25 | % | | 4.50 | % | 4.75 | % | | 3.75 | % | | 4.25 | % | | 3.20 | % |
| Benefit Obligation at End of Plan Year | | 3.75 | % | | 4.75 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 4.25 | % | 4.00 | % | | 4.75 | % | | 3.60 | % | | 4.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Salary Scale Inflation | | 3.75 | % | | 4.00 | % | | N/A |
| | N/A |
| 3.75 | % | | 3.75 | % | | N/A |
| | N/A |
|
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 8. Employee Benefit Plans, continued
The net post-retirement benefit obligation for salaried, management personnel was determined using the following assumptions for the health care cost trend rate for medical plans. While it is expected that rates will decrease to 5%4.75% by 20182025 for Medicare and 20202027 for Non-Medicare eligible individuals, there may be yearly fluctuations. Additionally, there are cost differentials between Medicare and Non-Medicare eligible individuals which are reflected below.
| | | | | Post-retirement Benefits | Post-retirement Benefits |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Health Care Cost Trend Rate: | | | | | | | |
| Components of Benefit Cost: Non-Medicare Eligible | | 8.5% | | 8.5% | 8.0% | | 8.5% |
| Components of Benefit Cost: Medicare Eligible | | 8.0% | | 8.0% | 7.5% | | 8.0% |
| Benefit Obligations: Non-Medicare Eligible | | 8.5% | | 8.5% | 8.0% | | 8.0% |
| Benefit Obligations: Medicare Eligible | | 8.0% | | 8.0% | 7.5% | | 7.5% |
For every 1% change in the assumed health care cost trend rate, service and interest cost will change by less than $1$1 million on a pre-tax basis on the consolidated income statements. For every 1% change in the health care cost trend rate, the Company’s benefit obligation will change by $1less than $1 million on the consolidated balance sheets.
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003
As required by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”), the Company previously determined that its medical plan’s prescription drug benefit qualified for tax free federal reimbursements that would be paid under the Act. In 2011, the Company implemented a health reimbursement arrangement in lieu of the prescription drug plan. As a result, the Company is no longer eligible for tax free federal reimbursement benefits for prescription drug claims. The Company received $2 million in 2011 primarily related to the 2010 plan year.
Other Plans
Under collective bargaining agreements, the Company participates in a multi-employer benefit plan, which provides certain post-retirement health care and life insurance benefits to eligible contract employees. Premiums under this plan are expensed as incurred and amounted to $37 million, $46 million, $4841 million and $4546 million in 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.
The Company maintains savings plans for virtually all full-time salaried employees and certain employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. Expense associated with these plans was $41 million, $29 million, $2837 million and $2829 million for 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.
CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 9. Debt and Credit Agreements
Debt was as follows:at December 2014 and December 2013 is shown in the table below. For information regarding the fair value of debt, see Note 13, Fair Value Measurements.
| | | | | Maturity at December | | Average Interest Rates at December | | December | | December | Maturity at December | Average Interest Rates at December | December | December |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2012 | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Notes | | 2013-2044 | | 5.8% | | $ | 9,151 |
| | $ | 8,486 |
| 2015-2054 | 5.5% | $ | 9,456 |
| $ | 8,935 |
|
Equipment Obligations(a) | | 2013-2023 | | 7.2% | | 667 |
| | 741 |
| 2015-2023 | 6.3% | 277 |
| 602 |
|
| Capital Leases | | 2013-2026 | | 11.1% | | 12 |
| | 10 |
| 2015-2026 | 13.5% | 8 |
| 16 |
|
| Convertible Debentures | | 2021 | | 1.0% | | 2 |
| | 4 |
| 2021 | 1.0% | 1 |
| 2 |
|
| Subtotal Long-term Debt (including current portion) | | | | $ | 9,832 |
| | $ | 9,241 |
| | | $ | 9,742 |
| $ | 9,555 |
|
| Less Debt Due within One Year | | | | | | (780 | ) | | (507 | ) | | (228 | ) | (533 | ) |
Long-term Debt (excluding current portion) | | | | | | $ | 9,052 |
| | $ | 8,734 |
| | $ | 9,514 |
| $ | 9,022 |
|
(a) These obligations are secured by an interest in certain railroad equipment.
For information regarding the fair valueDebt Issuance & Early Redemption of debt, see Note 13, Fair Value Measurements.
Long-term Debt Issuance
During 2012,2014, CSX issued $300$550 million of 4.4%3.4% notes due 20432024 and $800$450 million of 4.1%4.5% notes due 2044.2054. These notes are included in the consolidated balance sheets under long-term debt and may be redeemed by the Company at any time. The net proceeds for the $300 million issuance were used primarily in connection with a $275to redeem $263 million contribution to the Company's qualified pension plans of CSXT's 8.375% secured equipment obligations that otherwise matured on October 15, 2014 and for general corporate purposes. The net proceeds from the $800$400 million issuance were of CSX Corporation’s 6.250% unsecured notes that otherwise matured April 1, 2015. Proceeds may also be used for general corporate purposes.purposes, which may include repayment of additional indebtedness outstanding from time to time, repurchases of CSX’s common stock, capital investment, working capital requirements and other cost reduction initiatives. CSX recognized $16 million of other expense for the early redemption premium related to $663 million of note repayments. For more information regarding a non-cash debt transaction with a related party, see Note 12. Related Party Transactions.
Long-term Debt Maturities
| | | (Dollars in Millions) | | Maturities as of | Maturities as of |
| Fiscal Years Ending | | December 2012 | December 2014 |
| 2013 | | $ | 780 |
| |
| 2014 | | 527 |
| |
| 2015 | | 629 |
| $ | 228 |
|
| 2016 | | 22 |
| 21 |
|
| 2017 | | 631 |
| 631 |
|
| 2018 | | 619 |
|
| 2019 | | 518 |
|
| Thereafter | | 7,243 |
| 7,725 |
|
| Total Long-term Debt Maturities (including current portion) | | $ | 9,832 |
| $ | 9,742 |
|
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 9. Debt and Credit Agreements, continued
Credit Facilities
CSX has a $1$1 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility backed by a diverse syndicate of banks. This facility expires in September 2016, and as2016. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility. The facility allows borrowings at floating (LIBOR-based) interest rates, plus a spread, depending upon CSX's senior unsecured debt ratings. LIBOR is the London Interbank Offered Rate which is a daily reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds.
Commitment fees and interest rates payable under the facility were similar to fees and rates available to comparably rated investment-grade borrowers. At December 2012,2014, CSX was in compliance with all covenant requirements under the facilities.
Receivables Securitization Facility
The Company's $250 million receivables securitization facility has a 364-daythree-year term and expiresexpiring in December 2013June 2017. The Company's intention is to continue to renew this facility prior to its expiration. The purpose of this facility is to provide an alternative to commercial paper and a low cost source of short-term liquidity. Under the terms of this facility, CSX TransportationCSXT transfers eligible third-party receivables to CSX Trade Receivables, LLC ("CSX Trade Receivables"), a bankruptcy-remote special purpose subsidiary. A separate subsidiary of CSX services the receivables. Upon transfer, the receivables become assets of CSX Trade Receivables and are not available to the creditors of CSX or any of its other subsidiaries. In the event CSX Trade Receivables draws under this facility, the Company will record an equivalent amount of debt on its consolidated financial statements. As of the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding balances under this facility.
NOTE 10. Other Income - Net
The Company derives income from items that are not considered operating activities. Income from these items is reported net of related expense. Income from real estate operations includes the results of operations of the Company’s non-operating real estate sales, leasing, acquisition and management and development activities and may fluctuate as a function of timing of real estate sales. Miscellaneous income (expense) includes equity earnings or losses, investment gains and losses and other non-operating activities and may fluctuate due to timing. Other income – net consisted of the following:
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Interest Income | | $ | 5 |
| | $ | 5 |
| | $ | 6 |
| $ | 5 |
| | $ | 8 |
| | $ | 5 |
|
| Income from Real Estate Operations | | 81 |
| | 25 |
| | 30 |
| 23 |
| | 23 |
| | 81 |
|
Miscellaneous Expense | | (13 | ) | | (8 | ) | | (4 | ) | (52 | ) | | (20 | ) | | (13 | ) |
| Total Other Income - Net | | $ | 73 |
| | $ | 22 |
| | $ | 32 |
| |
| Total Other (Expense) Income - Net | | $ | (24 | ) | | $ | 11 |
| | $ | 73 |
|
| Gross Revenue from Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operations included above | | $ | 106 |
| | $ | 51 |
| | $ | 54 |
| $ | 47 |
| | $ | 48 |
| | $ | 106 |
|
(a) Miscellaneous expense increased $32 million primarily due to an increase in estimated environmental cleanup costs of $17 million related to non-operating activities as well as costs of $16 million associated with the early redemption of long-term debt.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 11. Income Taxes
Earnings before income taxes of $3.0$3.0 billion,, $2.9 $2.9 billion and $2.5$3.0 billion for fiscal years 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively, represent earnings from domestic operations.
The breakdown of income tax expense between current and deferred is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | Fiscal Years | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Current: | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | | | |
| Federal | | $ | 447 |
| | $ | 353 |
| | $ | 451 |
| $ | 729 |
| | $ | 671 |
| | $ | 450 |
|
| State | | 66 |
| | 104 |
| | 58 |
| 90 |
| | 87 |
| | 66 |
|
| Subtotal Current | | 513 |
| | 457 |
| | 509 |
| 819 |
| | 758 |
| | 516 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deferred: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Federal | | 530 |
| | 614 |
| | 372 |
| 291 |
| | 285 |
| | 530 |
|
| State | | 62 |
| | (5 | ) | | 102 |
| 7 |
| | 15 |
| | 62 |
|
| Subtotal Deferred | | 592 |
| | 609 |
| | 474 |
| 298 |
| | 300 |
| | 592 |
|
| Total | | $ | 1,105 |
| | $ | 1,066 |
| | $ | 983 |
| $ | 1,117 |
| | $ | 1,058 |
| | $ | 1,108 |
|
Income tax expense reconciled to the tax computed at statutory rates is presented in the table below. During 2012, the effective incomeThe Company recorded a tax rate was impacted bybenefit of $31 million, $42 million and $20 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, primarily as a result of federal and state legislative change andchanges as well as the resolution of other federal and state tax matters which caused the Company to record an income taxmatters. Each year's benefit of $20 million (which is included in the state income tax and other lines in the table below). The 2011 effective income tax rate was impacted primarily by several state legislative changes resulting in the recognition of a $14 million net benefit (which is included in the state income tax line in the table below). The 2010 effective income tax rate includes an income tax charge of $16 million related to the merger of the Company’s former Intermodal subsidiary with CSXT.
below.
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars In Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| | | | | | | |
| Federal Income Taxes | | $ | 1,037 |
| | 35.0 | % | | $ | 1,011 |
| | 35.0 | % | | $ | 891 |
| | 35.0 | % | $ | 1,066 |
| | 35.0 | % | | $ | 1,023 |
| | 35.0 | % | | $ | 1,040 |
| | 35.0 | % |
| State Income Taxes | | 80 |
| | 2.7 | % | | 63 |
| | 2.2 | % | | 85 |
| | 3.4 | % | 61 |
| | 2.0 | % | | 65 |
| | 2.2 | % | | 81 |
| | 2.8 | % |
| Corporate Reorganization | | — |
| | — | % | | — |
| | — | % | | 16 |
| | 0.6 | % | |
| Other | | (12 | ) | | (0.4 | )% | | (8 | ) | | (0.3 | )% | | (9 | ) | | (0.4 | )% | (10 | ) | | (0.3 | )% | | (30 | ) | | (1.0 | )% | | (13 | ) | | (0.4 | )% |
| Income Tax Expense/Rate | | $ | 1,105 |
| | 37.3 | % | | $ | 1,066 |
| | 36.9 | % | | $ | 983 |
| | 38.6 | % | $ | 1,117 |
| | 36.7 | % | | $ | 1,058 |
| | 36.2 | % | | $ | 1,108 |
| | 37.4 | % |
In September 2013, the IRS issued final regulations governing the income tax treatment of the acquisition, disposition and repair of tangible property. The regulations were effective beginning in 2014. These new regulations did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 11. Income Taxes, continued
The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities include:
| | | | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | Assets | | Liabilities | | Assets | | Liabilities | Assets | | Liabilities | | Assets | | Liabilities |
| Pension Plans | | $ | 249 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 300 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 188 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 67 |
| | $ | — |
|
| Other Employee Benefit Plans | | 292 |
| | — |
| | 309 |
| | — |
| 306 |
| | — |
| | 299 |
| | — |
|
| Accelerated Depreciation | | — |
| | 8,544 |
| | — |
| | 8,148 |
| — |
| | 9,133 |
| | — |
| | 8,868 |
|
| Other | | 278 |
| | 252 |
| | 354 |
| | 234 |
| 256 |
| | 334 |
| | 257 |
| | 262 |
|
| Total | | $ | 819 |
| | $ | 8,796 |
| | $ | 963 |
| | $ | 8,382 |
| $ | 750 |
| | $ | 9,467 |
| | $ | 623 |
| | $ | 9,130 |
|
| Net Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | | |
| | $ | 7,977 |
| | |
| | $ | 7,419 |
| |
| | $ | 8,717 |
| | |
| | $ | 8,507 |
|
The primary factors in the change in year-end net deferred income tax liability balances include:
Annual provision for deferred income tax expense; and
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: and
Other capital adjustments.loss.
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return, which includes its principal domestic subsidiaries. CSX and its subsidiariesIncome tax incurred on the operations of the Company are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. CSX participated in a contemporaneous Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”)IRS audit of tax year 2012.2014. Federal examinations of original federal income tax returns for all years through 20102013 are resolved.
As of December 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, the Company had approximately $21 million, $23 million and $24 million, $22 million and $20 million, respectively, of total net unrecognized tax benefits. After consideration of the impact of federal tax benefits, $17$13 million,, $15 million and $1517 million in 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively, could favorably affect the effective income tax rate in each year. The Company estimates that approximately $3$2 million of the unrecognized tax benefits as of December 20122014 for various state and federal income tax matters will be resolved over the next 12 months upon the expiration of statutes of limitations. The final outcome of these uncertain tax positions however, is not yet determinable. The change to the total gross unrecognized tax benefits and prior year audit resolutions of the Company during the fiscal year ended December 20122014 is reconciled as follows:
| | | Uncertain Tax Positions: | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Balance at beginning of the year | | $ | 22 |
| | $ | 20 |
| | $ | 50 |
| $ | 23 |
| | $ | 24 |
| | $ | 22 |
|
| Additions based on tax positions related to current year | | 6 |
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| 2 |
| | 2 |
| | 6 |
|
| Additions based on tax positions related to prior years | | 3 |
| | 10 |
| | 17 |
| 3 |
| | 5 |
| | 3 |
|
| Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years | | (1 | ) | | (3 | ) | | (41 | ) | — |
| | (6 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| Settlements with taxing authorities | | — |
| | (5 | ) | | — |
| — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lapse of statute of limitations | | (6 | ) | | (1 | ) | | (9 | ) | (7 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (6 | ) |
| Balance at end of the year | | $ | 24 |
| | $ | 22 |
| | $ | 20 |
| $ | 21 |
| | $ | 23 |
| | $ | 24 |
|
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 11. Income Taxes, continued
CSX’s continuing practice is to recognize net interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Included in the consolidated income statements are expense of $1 million in 2014 and benefits of $8$1 million and $8 million in 20122013 and expenses of $1 million and $7 million in 2011 and 2010,2012, respectively, for changes to reserves for interest and penalties for all prior year tax positions. The current year benefitexpense for interest and penalties is due to favorablestate tax settlements of prior period tax audits where the Company had previously accrued a liability for interest and penalties. The Company had $3$1 million,, $11 $2 million and $6$3 million accrued for interest and penalties at 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively, for all prior year tax positions.
NOTE 12. Related Party Transactions
Through a limited liability company, CSX and Norfolk Southern Corporation (“NS”) jointly own Conrail. CSX has a 42% economic interest and 50% voting interest in the jointly-owned entity, and NS has the remainder of the economic and voting interests. Pursuant to the Investments-Equity Method and Joint Venture Topic in the ASC, CSX applies the equity method of accounting to its investment in Conrail.
Conrail owns rail infrastructure and operates for the joint benefit of CSX and NS. This is known as the shared asset area. Conrail charges fees for right-of-way usage, equipment rentals and transportation, switching and terminal service charges in the shared asset area. These expenses are included in materials, supplies and other on the consolidated income statements. Future minimum lease payments due to Conrail under the shared asset area agreements are as follows:
| | | (Dollars in Millions) | Conrail Shared | Conrail Shared |
| Years | Asset Agreement | Asset Agreement |
| 2013 | $ | 24 |
| |
| 2014 | 24 |
| |
| 2015 | 24 |
| $ | 26 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
| 26 |
|
| 2017 | 24 |
| 26 |
|
| 2018 | | 26 |
|
| 2019 | | 26 |
|
| Thereafter | 162 |
| 124 |
|
| Total | $ | 282 |
| $ | 254 |
|
Also, included in materials, supplies and other are CSX’s 42% share of Conrail’s income and its amortization of the fair value write-up arising from the acquisition of Conrail and certain other adjustments. The amortization primarily represents the additional after-tax depreciation expense related to the write-up of Conrail’s fixed assets when the original purchase price, from the 1997 acquisition of Conrail, was allocated based on fair value. This write-up of fixed assets resulted in a difference between CSX's investment in Conrail and its share of Conrail's underlying net equity, which is $365$355 million as of December 20122014.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 12. Related Party Transactions, continued
The following table details the related Conrail amounts included in materials, supplies and other in the Company’s consolidated income statements:
| | | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| Rents, Fees and Services | | $ | 139 |
| | $ | 111 |
| | $ | 112 |
| $ | 124 |
| | $ | 115 |
| | $ | 139 |
|
| Purchase Price Amortization and Other | | 4 |
| | 4 |
| | 4 |
| 4 |
| | 4 |
| | 4 |
|
| Equity in Income of Conrail | | (26 | ) | | (24 | ) | | (21 | ) | |
| Equity earnings of Conrail | | (31 | ) | | (35 | ) | | (26 | ) |
| Total Conrail Rents, Fees and Services | | $ | 117 |
| | $ | 91 |
| | $ | 95 |
| $ | 97 |
| | $ | 84 |
| | $ | 117 |
|
As required by the Related Party Disclosures Topic in the ASC, the Company has identified amounts below owed to Conrail, or its subsidiaries, representing liabilities under the operating, equipment and shared area agreements with Conrail. The Company also executed two promissory notes with a subsidiary of Conrail which were included in long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets. Interest expense from these promissory notes was $3 million for 2014 and $4 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
| | | | | December | | December | December | | December |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Balance Sheet Information: | | | | | | | |
CSX Payable to Conrail (a) | | $ | 175 |
| | $ | 143 |
| $ | 54 |
| | $ | 172 |
|
Promissory Notes Payable to Conrail Subsidiary (b)(a) | | | | | | | |
2.89% CSX Promissory Note due October 2044 (a) | | 73 |
| | — |
|
2.89% CSXT Promissory Note due October 2044 (a) | | 151 |
| | — |
|
| 4.40% CSX Promissory Note due October 2035 | | $ | 73 |
| | $ | 73 |
| — |
| | 73 |
|
| 4.52% CSXT Promissory Note due March 2035 | | $ | 23 |
| | $ | 23 |
| — |
| | 23 |
|
(a) CSX Payable to Conrail is included on the consolidated balance sheet of CSX as accounts payable because it is short term in nature.
(b) Promissory notes payable to Conrail are included on the consolidated balance sheet of CSX as long-term debt.
Interest expense fromIn October 2014, the promissory notesCompany converted its existing short term payable to a Conrail subsidiary was $4balance of approximately $125 million for 2012operation of the shared asset area as well as its $23 million, 20114.52% note due 2035 and 2010its $73 million, respectively.
4.40% note due 2035 plus accrued interest of $3 million, into $224 million, 2.89% notes due 2044. The transaction is non-cash in nature.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 13. Fair Value Measurements
The Financial Instruments Topic in the ASC requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in annual reports as well as in quarterly reports. For CSX, this statement applies to certain investments, pension plan assets and long-term debt. Also, the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic in the ASC clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements.
Various inputs are considered when determining the value of the Company's investments, pension plan assets and long-term debt. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1 – observable market inputs that are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in determining the fair value of investments)
The valuation methods described below may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
Investments
The Company's investment assets, valued with assistance from a third-party trustee, consist of certificates of deposits, commercial paper, corporate bonds, U.S. government securities and auction rate securities and are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet per the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic in the ASC. There are several valuation methodologies used for those assets as described below.
Certificates of Deposit and Commercial Paper (Level 2): Valued by discounting the related cash flows based on current yields of similar instruments with comparable durations.at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
Corporate Bonds and U.S. Treasury ObligationsGovernment Securities (Level 2): Valued using price evaluations reflecting the bid and/or ask sides of thebroker quotes that utilize observable market for a similar investment as of the last day of the calendar plan year.inputs.
Auction Rate Securities (Level 3): Valued using a discounted cash flow model,pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions, because there is currently no active market for trading.
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NOTE 13. Fair Value Measurements, continued
The Company's investment assets are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as summarized in the table below. Additionally, the amortized cost basis of these investments was $742$453 million and $643$668 million as of December 28, 201226, 2014 and December 30, 2011,27, 2013, respectively.
| | | | Fiscal Years | Fiscal Years |
| | 2012 | | 2011 | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (Dollars in Millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| Certificates of Deposit | $ | — |
| $ | 555 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 555 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 477 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 477 |
| |
| Certificates of Deposit and Commercial Paper | | $ | — |
| $ | 250 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 250 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 472 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 472 |
|
| Corporate Bonds | — |
| 142 |
| — |
| 142 |
| | — |
| 98 |
| — |
| 98 |
| — |
| 141 |
| — |
| 141 |
| | — |
| 132 |
| — |
| 132 |
|
| U.S. Treasury Obligations | — |
| 31 |
| — |
| 31 |
| | — |
| 53 |
| — |
| 53 |
| |
| Government Securities | | — |
| 51 |
| — |
| 51 |
| | — |
| 49 |
| — |
| 49 |
|
| Auction Rate Securities | — |
| — |
| 15 |
| 15 |
| | — |
| — |
| 15 |
| 15 |
| — |
| — |
| 11 |
| 11 |
| | — |
| — |
| 15 |
| 15 |
|
| Total investments at fair value | $ | — |
| $ | 728 |
| $ | 15 |
| $ | 743 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 628 |
| $ | 15 |
| $ | 643 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 442 |
| $ | 11 |
| $ | 453 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 653 |
| $ | 15 |
| $ | 668 |
|
These investments have the following maturities:maturities and are represented on the consolidated balance sheet within short-term investments for investments with maturities within one year or less, and other long-term assets for investments with maturities greater than one year:
| | | (Dollars in Millions) | | December 2012 | | December 2011 | December 2014 | | December 2013 |
| Less than 1 year | | $ | 587 |
| | $ | 523 |
| $ | 292 |
| | $ | 487 |
|
| 1 - 2 years | | 61 |
| | 32 |
| 45 |
| | 58 |
|
| 2 - 5 years | | 76 |
| | 73 |
| 100 |
| | 105 |
|
| Greater than 5 years | | 19 |
| | 15 |
| 16 |
| | 18 |
|
| Total investments at fair value | | $ | 743 |
| | $ | 643 |
| $ | 453 |
| | $ | 668 |
|
Long-term Debt
Long-term debt is reported at carrying amount on the consolidated balance sheetsheets and is the Company's only financial instrument with fair values significantly different from their carrying amounts. The majority of the Company's long-term debt is valued with assistance from an independenta third party.party that utilizes closing transactions, market quotes or market values of comparable debt. For those instruments not valued by the third party, the fair value has been estimated by applying market rates of similar instruments to the scheduled contractual debt payments and maturities. These market rates are provided by the same third party. All of the inputs used to determine the fair value of the Company's long-term debt are Level 2 inputs.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 13. Fair Value Measurements, continued
The fair value of outstanding debt fluctuates with changes in a number of factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, interest rates, market conditions, values of similar financial instruments, size of the transaction, cash flow projections and comparable trades. Fair value will exceed carrying value when the current market interest rate is lower than the interest rate at which the debt was originally issued. The fair value of a company's debt is a measure of its current value under present market conditions. It does not impact the financial statements under current accounting rules.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 13. Fair Value Measurements, continued
The fair value and carrying value of the Company's long-term debt is as follows:
| | | (Dollars in Millions) | | December 2012 | | December 2011 | December 2014 | | December 2013 |
| Long-term Debt (Including Current Maturities): | | | | | | | |
| Fair Value | | $ | 11,562 |
| | $ | 10,708 |
| $ | 11,042 |
| | $ | 10,354 |
|
| Carrying Value | | $ | 9,832 |
| | $ | 9,241 |
| 9,742 |
| | 9,555 |
|
Pension Plan Assets
Pension plan assets are reported at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet. The Investment Committee targets an allocation of pension assets to be generally 60%70% equity and 40%30% fixed income. There are several valuation methodologies used for those assets as described below.
Common stock (Level 1): Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded on the last day of the plan year and classified in level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Mutual funds (Level 1): Valued at the net asset value of shares held at year end based on quoted market prices determined in an active market. These assets are classified in level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Common collective trust funds (Level 2): This class consists of private funds that invest in government and corporate securities and various short-term debt instruments. The net asset value of the investments is determined by reference to the fair value of the underlying securities, of the trust, which are valued primarily through the use of directly or indirectly observable inputs. These assets are classified in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Corporate bonds, derivatives, government securities, and asset-backed securities (Level 2): Valued using price evaluations reflecting the bid and/or ask sides of the market for a similar investment as of the last day of the calendar plan year.at year end. Asset-backed securities include commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. These assets are classified in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Partnerships (Level 2): Valued usingNet asset value of private equity based on the fair market values associated with the underlying investments at year end using net asset per share and is classified in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 13. Fair Value Measurements, continued
The pension plan assets at fair value by level, within the fair value hierarchy, as of calendar plan years 20122014 and 20112013:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Fiscal Years |
| | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| (Dollars in Millions) | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
| Common Stock: | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
| Information technology | | $ | 169 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 169 |
| | $ | 137 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 137 |
|
| Consumer discretionary | | 125 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 125 |
| | 88 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 88 |
|
| Health care | | 96 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 96 |
| | 70 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 70 |
|
| Financials | | 83 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 83 |
| | 53 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 53 |
|
| Industrials | | 78 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 78 |
| | 65 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 65 |
|
| Energy | | 58 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 58 |
| | 61 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 61 |
|
| Consumer staples | | 55 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 55 |
| | 42 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 42 |
|
| Materials | | 25 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 25 |
| | 24 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 24 |
|
| Other | | 33 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 33 |
| | 16 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 16 |
|
| Mutual funds | | 17 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 17 |
| | 15 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 15 |
|
| Corporate bonds | | — |
| | 606 |
| | — |
| | 606 |
| | — |
| | 595 |
| | — |
| | 595 |
|
| Common trust funds | | — |
| | 426 |
| | — |
| | 426 |
| | — |
| | 367 |
| | — |
| | 367 |
|
| Partnerships | | — |
| | 296 |
| | — |
| | 296 |
| | — |
| | 175 |
| | — |
| | 175 |
|
| Government securities | | — |
| | 178 |
| | — |
| | 178 |
| | — |
| | 126 |
| | — |
| | 126 |
|
| Asset-backed securities | | — |
| | 28 |
| | — |
| | 28 |
| | — |
| | 10 |
| | — |
| | 10 |
|
| Cash equivalents | | — |
| | 20 |
| | — |
| | 20 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Derivatives and other | | — |
| | 1 |
| | — |
| | 1 |
| | — |
| | 6 |
| | — |
| | 6 |
|
Total investments at fair value | | $ | 739 |
| | $ | 1,555 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 2,294 |
| | $ | 571 |
| | $ | 1,279 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,850 |
|
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to are shown in the current presentation.
table below. For additional information related to pension assets, see Note 8, Employee Benefit Plans.
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fiscal Years |
| | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (Dollars in Millions) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
| Common Stock: | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
| Information technology | $ | 177 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 177 |
| | $ | 173 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 173 |
|
| Health care | 133 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 133 |
| | 126 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 126 |
|
| Consumer discretionary | 125 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 125 |
| | 152 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 152 |
|
| Financials | 116 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 116 |
| | 116 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 116 |
|
| Industrials | 90 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 90 |
| | 108 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 108 |
|
| Energy | 51 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 51 |
| | 59 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 59 |
|
| Consumer staples | 42 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 42 |
| | 43 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 43 |
|
| Materials | 20 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 20 |
| | 29 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 29 |
|
| Other | 33 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 33 |
| | 31 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 31 |
|
| Mutual funds | 20 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 20 |
| | 17 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 17 |
|
| Cash equivalents | 1 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Common trust funds | — |
| | 611 |
| | — |
| | 611 |
| | — |
| | 553 |
| | — |
| | 553 |
|
| Corporate bonds | — |
| | 539 |
| | — |
| | 539 |
| | — |
| | 568 |
| | — |
| | 568 |
|
| Partnerships | — |
| | 365 |
| | — |
| | 365 |
| | — |
| | 314 |
| | — |
| | 314 |
|
| Government securities | — |
| | 164 |
| | — |
| | 164 |
| | — |
| | 186 |
| | — |
| | 186 |
|
| Asset-backed securities | — |
| | 15 |
| | — |
| | 15 |
| | — |
| | 24 |
| | — |
| | 24 |
|
| Derivatives and other | — |
| | 2 |
| | — |
| | 2 |
| | — |
| | 1 |
| | — |
| | 1 |
|
Total investments at fair value | $ | 808 |
| | $ | 1,696 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 2,504 |
| | $ | 854 |
| | $ | 1,646 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 2,500 |
|
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NOTE 14. Other Comprehensive Income
CSX reports comprehensive earnings or loss in accordance with the Comprehensive Income Topic in the ASC in the Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement. Total comprehensive earnings are defined as all changes in shareholders' equity during a period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders (e.g. issuance of equity securities and dividends). Generally, for CSX, total comprehensive earnings equalsequal net earnings plus or minus adjustments for pension and other post-retirement liabilities. Total comprehensive earnings represent the activity for a period net of tax and were $1.8 billion, $1.8 billion, $1.72.3 billion and $1.61.8 billion for 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.
While total comprehensive earnings is the activity in a period and is largely driven by net earnings in that period, accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. For CSX, AOCI is primarily the cumulative balance related to pension and other post-retirement benefit adjustments and CSX's share of AOCI of equity method investees.
Changes in the AOCI balance by component are shown in the table below.
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits | Other (a) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
| (Dollars in millions) | | | |
| Balance December 25, 2009, Net of Tax | $ | (737 | ) | $ | (72 | ) | $ | (809 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Income | | | |
| Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications | (24 | ) | 12 |
| (12 | ) |
| Loss (Income) Reclassified to Net Earnings | 63 |
| (1 | ) | 62 |
|
| Tax (Expense) Benefit | (13 | ) | 1 |
| (12 | ) |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income | 26 |
| 12 |
| 38 |
|
| Balance December 31, 2010, Net of Tax | $ | (711 | ) | $ | (60 | ) | $ | (771 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Loss | | | |
| Loss Before Reclassifications | (216 | ) | (13 | ) | (229 | ) |
| Loss (Income) Reclassified to Net Earnings | 75 |
| (1 | ) | 74 |
|
| Tax (Expense) Benefit | 53 |
| (2 | ) | 51 |
|
| Total Other Comprehensive Loss | (88 | ) | (16 | ) | (104 | ) |
| Balance December 30, 2011, Net of Tax | $ | (799 | ) | $ | (76 | ) | $ | (875 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Loss | | | |
| Loss Before Reclassifications | (172 | ) | (9 | ) | (181 | ) |
| Loss (Income) Reclassified to Net Earnings | 88 |
| (1 | ) | 87 |
|
| Tax Benefit | 32 |
| 1 |
| 33 |
|
| Total Other Comprehensive Loss | (52 | ) | (9 | ) | (61 | ) |
| Balance December 28, 2012, Net of Tax | $ | (851 | ) | $ | (85 | ) | $ | (936 | ) |
(a) Amounts reclassified in pension and other post-employment benefits to net earnings relate to the amortization of actuarial losses and are included in labor and fringe on the consolidated income statements. See Note 8. Employee Benefit Plans for further information. Other primarily represents CSX's share of AOCI of equity method investees. Amounts reclassified in other to net earnings are included in materials, supplies and other on the consolidated income statements.
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits | Other | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
| (Dollars in millions) | | | |
| Balance December 30, 2011, Net of Tax | $ | (799 | ) | $ | (76 | ) | $ | (875 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Loss | | | |
| Loss Before Reclassifications | (172 | ) | (9 | ) | (181 | ) |
| Amounts Reclassified to Net Earnings | 88 |
| (1 | ) | 87 |
|
| Tax Benefit | 32 |
| 1 |
| 33 |
|
| Total Other Comprehensive Loss | (52 | ) | (9 | ) | (61 | ) |
| Balance December 28, 2012, Net of Tax | (851 | ) | (85 | ) | (936 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Income | | | |
| Income Before Reclassifications | 510 |
| 24 |
| 534 |
|
| Amounts Reclassified to Net Earnings | 111 |
| (2 | ) | 109 |
|
| Tax (Expense) Benefit | (232 | ) | 2 |
| (230 | ) |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income | 389 |
| 24 |
| 413 |
|
| Balance December 27, 2013, Net of Tax | (462 | ) | (61 | ) | (523 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Loss | | | |
| (Loss) Income Before Reclassifications | (297 | ) | 4 |
| (293 | ) |
| Amounts Reclassified to Net Earnings | 60 |
| 2 |
| 62 |
|
| Tax Benefit | 88 |
| — |
| 88 |
|
| Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | (149 | ) | 6 |
| (143 | ) |
| Balance December 26, 2014, Net of Tax | $ | (611 | ) | $ | (55 | ) | $ | (666 | ) |
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NOTE 15. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Pursuant to Article 3 of the SEC’s Regulation S-X, the following are selected quarterly financial data:
| | | | | 2012 | |
| | | Quarters | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2014 | | Quarters |
| (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | | 1st | | 2nd | | 3rd | | 4th | | Full Year | 1st | | 2nd | | 3rd | | 4th | | Full Year |
| Revenue | | $ | 2,966 |
| | $ | 3,012 |
| | $ | 2,894 |
| | $ | 2,884 |
| | $ | 11,756 |
| $ | 3,012 |
| | $ | 3,244 |
| | $ | 3,221 |
| | $ | 3,192 |
| | $ | 12,669 |
|
| Operating Income | | 856 |
| | 943 |
| | 854 |
| | 804 |
| | 3,457 |
| 739 |
| | 997 |
| | 976 |
| | 901 |
| | 3,613 |
|
| Net Earnings | | 449 |
| | 512 |
| | 455 |
| | 443 |
| | 1,859 |
| 398 |
| | 529 |
| | 509 |
| | 491 |
| | 1,927 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | | $ | 0.43 |
| | $ | 0.49 |
| | $ | 0.44 |
| | $ | 0.43 |
| | $ | 1.79 |
| $ | 0.40 |
| | $ | 0.53 |
| | $ | 0.51 |
| | $ | 0.49 |
| | $ | 1.93 |
|
| Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution | | 0.43 |
| | 0.49 |
| | 0.44 |
| | 0.43 |
| | 1.79 |
| 0.40 |
| | 0.53 |
| | 0.51 |
| | 0.49 |
| | 1.92 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2011 | |
| | | Quarters | |
| (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | | 1st | | 2nd | | 3rd | | 4th | | Full Year | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2013 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | 2,810 |
| | $ | 3,019 |
| | $ | 2,963 |
| | $ | 2,951 |
| | $ | 11,743 |
| $ | 2,963 |
| | $ | 3,046 |
| | $ | 2,985 |
| | $ | 3,032 |
| | $ | 12,026 |
|
| Operating Income | | 773 |
| | 926 |
| | 878 |
| | 841 |
| | 3,418 |
| 880 |
| | 940 |
| | 840 |
| | 813 |
| | 3,473 |
|
| Net Earnings | | 395 |
| | 506 |
| | 464 |
| | 457 |
| | 1,822 |
| 462 |
| | 521 |
| | 455 |
| | 426 |
| | 1,864 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | | $ | 0.36 |
| | $ | 0.46 |
| | $ | 0.43 |
| | $ | 0.44 |
| | $ | 1.68 |
| $ | 0.45 |
| | $ | 0.51 |
| | $ | 0.45 |
| | $ | 0.42 |
| | $ | 1.83 |
|
| Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution | | 0.35 |
| | 0.46 |
| | 0.43 |
| | 0.43 |
| | 1.67 |
| 0.45 |
| | 0.51 |
| | 0.45 |
| | 0.42 |
| | 1.83 |
|
NOTE 16. Summarized Consolidating Financial Data
In 2007, CSXT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX Corporation, sold secured equipment notes maturing in 2023 and in 2008, CSXT sold additional secured equipment notes maturing in 2014 ina registered public offerings.offering. CSX has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the notes. In connection with the notes, the Company is providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with SEC disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements, except for the use of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in subsidiaries which are eliminated upon consolidation and the allocation of certain expenses of CSX incurred for the benefit of its subsidiaries.
Condensed consolidating financial information for the obligor, CSXT, and parent guarantor, CSX, is as follows:
shown in the tables below.
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NOTE 16. Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued
Consolidating Income Statements
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | Fiscal Year Ended December 2014 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated |
| Revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 12,590 |
| | $ | 79 |
| | $ | 12,669 |
|
| Expense | | (427 | ) | | 9,585 |
| | (102 | ) | | 9,056 |
|
| Operating Income | | 427 |
| | 3,005 |
| | 181 |
| | 3,613 |
|
| Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries | | 1,996 |
| | 1 |
| | (1,997 | ) | | — |
|
| Interest Expense | | (520 | ) | | (46 | ) | | 21 |
| | (545 | ) |
| Other Income - Net | | (19 | ) | | (4 | ) | | (1 | ) | | (24 | ) |
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | | 1,884 |
| | 2,956 |
| | (1,796 | ) | | 3,044 |
|
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | | 43 |
| | (1,093 | ) | | (67 | ) | | (1,117 | ) |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,927 |
| | $ | 1,863 |
| | $ | (1,863 | ) | | $ | 1,927 |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | $ | 1,784 |
| | $ | 1,875 |
| | $ | (1,875 | ) | | $ | 1,784 |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2013 | | |
| Revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 11,950 |
| | $ | 76 |
| | $ | 12,026 |
|
| Expense | | (371 | ) | | 9,091 |
| | (167 | ) | | 8,553 |
|
| Operating Income | | 371 |
| | 2,859 |
| | 243 |
| | 3,473 |
|
| Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries | | 1,964 |
| | (1 | ) | | (1,963 | ) | | — |
|
| Interest Expense | | (516 | ) | | (62 | ) | | 16 |
| | (562 | ) |
| Other Income - Net | | (7 | ) | | (2 | ) | | 20 |
| | 11 |
|
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | | 1,812 |
| | 2,794 |
| | (1,684 | ) | | 2,922 |
|
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | | 52 |
| | (1,028 | ) | | (82 | ) | | (1,058 | ) |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,864 |
| | $ | 1,766 |
| | $ | (1,766 | ) | | $ | 1,864 |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | $ | 2,277 |
| | $ | 1,825 |
| | $ | (1,825 | ) | | $ | 2,277 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2012 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated | |
| Revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 11,689 |
| | $ | 67 |
| | $ | 11,756 |
| $ | — |
| | $ | 11,696 |
| | $ | 67 |
| | $ | 11,763 |
|
| Expense | | (355 | ) | | 8,779 |
| | (125 | ) | | 8,299 |
| (355 | ) | | 8,779 |
| | (125 | ) | | 8,299 |
|
| Operating Income | | 355 |
| | 2,910 |
| | 192 |
| | 3,457 |
| 355 |
| | 2,917 |
| | 192 |
| | 3,464 |
|
| Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries | | 1,988 |
| | (2 | ) | | (1,986 | ) | | — |
| 1,992 |
| | (2 | ) | | (1,990 | ) | | — |
|
| Interest Expense | | (513 | ) | | (70 | ) | | 17 |
| | (566 | ) | (513 | ) | | (70 | ) | | 17 |
| | (566 | ) |
| Other Income - Net | | (3 | ) | | 61 |
| | 15 |
| | 73 |
| (3 | ) | | 61 |
| | 15 |
| | 73 |
|
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | | 1,827 |
| | 2,899 |
| | (1,762 | ) | | 2,964 |
| 1,831 |
| | 2,906 |
| | (1,766 | ) | | 2,971 |
|
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | | 32 |
| | (1,062 | ) | | (75 | ) | | (1,105 | ) | 32 |
| | (1,065 | ) | | (75 | ) | | (1,108 | ) |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,859 |
| | $ | 1,837 |
| | $ | (1,837 | ) | | $ | 1,859 |
| $ | 1,863 |
| | $ | 1,841 |
| | $ | (1,841 | ) | | $ | 1,863 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | $ | 1,798 |
| | $ | 1,814 |
| | $ | (1,814 | ) | | $ | 1,798 |
| $ | 1,802 |
| | $ | 1,818 |
| | $ | (1,818 | ) | | $ | 1,802 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2011 | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 11,676 |
| | $ | 67 |
| | $ | 11,743 |
| |
| Expense | | (278 | ) | | 8,679 |
| | (76 | ) | | 8,325 |
| |
| Operating Income | | 278 |
| | 2,997 |
| | 143 |
| | 3,418 |
| |
| Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries | | 1,947 |
| | 3 |
| | (1,950 | ) | | — |
| |
| Interest Expense | | (496 | ) | | (83 | ) | | 27 |
| | (552 | ) | |
| Other Income - Net | | 2 |
| | 19 |
| | 1 |
| | 22 |
| |
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | | 1,731 |
| | 2,936 |
| | (1,779 | ) | | 2,888 |
| |
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | | 91 |
| | (1,081 | ) | | (76 | ) | | (1,066 | ) | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,822 |
| | $ | 1,855 |
| | $ | (1,855 | ) | | $ | 1,822 |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | $ | 1,718 |
| | $ | 1,841 |
| | $ | (1,841 | ) | | $ | 1,718 |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2010 | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 9,939 |
| | $ | 697 |
| | $ | 10,636 |
| |
| Expense | | (166 | ) | | 7,110 |
| | 621 |
| | 7,565 |
| |
| Operating Income | | 166 |
| | 2,829 |
| | 76 |
| | 3,071 |
| |
| Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries | | 1,779 |
| | 3 |
| | (1,782 | ) | | — |
| |
| Interest Expense | | (499 | ) | | (101 | ) | | 43 |
| | (557 | ) | |
| Other Income - Net | | 13 |
| | 22 |
| | (3 | ) | | 32 |
| |
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | | 1,459 |
| | 2,753 |
| | (1,666 | ) | | 2,546 |
| |
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | | 104 |
| | (1,064 | ) | | (23 | ) | | (983 | ) | |
| Net Earnings | | $ | 1,563 |
| | $ | 1,689 |
| | $ | (1,689 | ) | | $ | 1,563 |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Total Comprehensive Earnings | | $ | 1,601 |
| | $ | 1,701 |
| | $ | (1,701 | ) | | $ | 1,601 |
| |
CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 16. Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued
Consolidating Balance Sheets
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | As of December 28, 2012 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated | |
| As of December 26, 2014 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated |
ASSETS | | Current Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | | $ | 481 |
| | $ | 235 |
| | $ | 68 |
| | $ | 784 |
| $ | 510 |
| | $ | 100 |
| | $ | 59 |
| | $ | 669 |
|
| Short-term Investments | | 555 |
| | — |
| | 32 |
| | 587 |
| 250 |
| | — |
| | 42 |
| | 292 |
|
| Accounts Receivable - Net | | 3 |
| | 427 |
| | 532 |
| | 962 |
| 2 |
| | 206 |
| | 921 |
| | 1,129 |
|
| Receivable from Affiliates | | 993 |
| | 1,798 |
| | (2,791 | ) | | — |
| 1,211 |
| | 2,418 |
| | (3,629 | ) | | — |
|
| Materials and Supplies | | — |
| | 274 |
| | — |
| | 274 |
| — |
| | 272 |
| | 1 |
| | 273 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes | | 52 |
| | 62 |
| | 5 |
| | 119 |
| 3 |
| | 139 |
| | (1 | ) | | 141 |
|
| Other Current Assets | | 11 |
| | 64 |
| | — |
| | 75 |
| — |
| | 61 |
| | 7 |
| | 68 |
|
| Total Current Assets | | 2,095 |
| | 2,860 |
| | (2,154 | ) | | 2,801 |
| 1,976 |
| | 3,196 |
| | (2,600 | ) | | 2,572 |
|
| Properties | | 8 |
| | 33,333 |
| | 1,938 |
| | 35,279 |
| 1 |
| | 36,888 |
| | 2,454 |
| | 39,343 |
|
| Accumulated Depreciation | | (8 | ) | | (8,225 | ) | | (996 | ) | | (9,229 | ) | (1 | ) | | (9,516 | ) | | (1,242 | ) | | (10,759 | ) |
| Properties - Net | | — |
| | 25,108 |
| | 942 |
| | 26,050 |
| — |
| | 27,372 |
| | 1,212 |
| | 28,584 |
|
| Investments in Conrail | | — |
| | — |
| | 695 |
| | 695 |
| — |
| | — |
| | 779 |
| | 779 |
|
| Affiliates and Other Companies | | (39 | ) | | 593 |
| | (43 | ) | | 511 |
| (39 | ) | | 644 |
| | (28 | ) | | 577 |
|
| Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | 18,783 |
| | — |
| | (18,783 | ) | | — |
| 21,570 |
| | — |
| | (21,570 | ) | | — |
|
| Other Long-term Assets | | 186 |
| | 368 |
| | (40 | ) | | 514 |
| 178 |
| | 387 |
| | (24 | ) | | 541 |
|
| Total Assets | | $ | 21,025 |
| | $ | 28,929 |
| | $ | (19,383 | ) | | $ | 30,571 |
| $ | 23,685 |
| | $ | 31,599 |
| | $ | (22,231 | ) | | $ | 33,053 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts Payable | | $ | 133 |
| | $ | 846 |
| | $ | 35 |
| | $ | 1,014 |
| $ | 106 |
| | $ | 707 |
| | $ | 32 |
| | $ | 845 |
|
| Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable | | 35 |
| | 391 |
| | 42 |
| | 468 |
| 38 |
| | 511 |
| | 64 |
| | 613 |
|
| Payable to Affiliates | | 2,679 |
| | 411 |
| | (3,090 | ) | | — |
| 3,053 |
| | 514 |
| | (3,567 | ) | | — |
|
| Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves | | — |
| | 124 |
| | 16 |
| | 140 |
| — |
| | 126 |
| | 16 |
| | 142 |
|
| Current Maturities of Long-term Debt | | 700 |
| | 80 |
| | — |
| | 780 |
| 200 |
| | 29 |
| | (1 | ) | | 228 |
|
| Income and Other Taxes Payable | | (262 | ) | | 334 |
| | 13 |
| | 85 |
| (150 | ) | | 293 |
| | 20 |
| | 163 |
|
| Other Current Liabilities | | (1 | ) | | 139 |
| | 2 |
| | 140 |
| — |
| | 111 |
| | 5 |
| | 116 |
|
| Total Current Liabilities | | 3,284 |
| | 2,325 |
| | (2,982 | ) | | 2,627 |
| 3,247 |
| | 2,291 |
| | (3,431 | ) | | 2,107 |
|
| Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves | | — |
| | 256 |
| | 81 |
| | 337 |
| — |
| | 213 |
| | 63 |
| | 276 |
|
| Long-term Debt | | 8,005 |
| | 1,047 |
| | — |
| | 9,052 |
| 8,705 |
| | 809 |
| | — |
| | 9,514 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes | | (153 | ) | | 8,131 |
| | 118 |
| | 8,096 |
| (172 | ) | | 8,827 |
| | 203 |
| | 8,858 |
|
| Other Long-term Liabilities | | 901 |
| | 656 |
| | (100 | ) | | 1,457 |
| 753 |
| | 487 |
| | (118 | ) | | 1,122 |
|
| Total Liabilities | | 12,037 |
| | 12,415 |
| | (2,883 | ) | | 21,569 |
| 12,533 |
| | 12,627 |
| | (3,283 | ) | | 21,877 |
|
| Shareholders' Equity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock, $1 Par Value | | 1,020 |
| | 181 |
| | (181 | ) | | 1,020 |
| 992 |
| | 181 |
| | (181 | ) | | 992 |
|
| Other Capital | | 28 |
| | 5,672 |
| | (5,672 | ) | | 28 |
| 92 |
| | 5,077 |
| | (5,077 | ) | | 92 |
|
| Retained Earnings | | 8,876 |
| | 10,740 |
| | (10,740 | ) | | 8,876 |
| 10,734 |
| | 13,717 |
| | (13,717 | ) | | 10,734 |
|
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | (936 | ) | | (102 | ) | | 102 |
| | (936 | ) | (666 | ) | | (31 | ) | | 31 |
| | (666 | ) |
| Noncontrolling Minority Interest | | — |
| | 23 |
| | (9 | ) | | 14 |
| — |
| | 28 |
| | (4 | ) | | 24 |
|
| Total Shareholders' Equity | | 8,988 |
| | 16,514 |
| | (16,500 | ) | | 9,002 |
| 11,152 |
| | 18,972 |
| | (18,948 | ) | | 11,176 |
|
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | $ | 21,025 |
| | $ | 28,929 |
| | $ | (19,383 | ) | | $ | 30,571 |
| $ | 23,685 |
| | $ | 31,599 |
| | $ | (22,231 | ) | | $ | 33,053 |
|
CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 16. Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued
Consolidating Balance Sheets
| | | As of December 30, 2011 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated | |
| As of December 27, 2013 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated |
ASSETS | | Current Assets | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | | $ | 549 |
| | $ | 154 |
| | $ | 80 |
| | $ | 783 |
| $ | 439 |
| | $ | 91 |
| | $ | 62 |
| | $ | 592 |
|
| Short-term Investments | | 475 |
| | — |
| | 48 |
| | 523 |
| 472 |
| | — |
| | 15 |
| | 487 |
|
| Accounts Receivable - Net | | 4 |
| | 339 |
| | 657 |
| | 1,000 |
| 3 |
| | 240 |
| | 809 |
| | 1,052 |
|
| Receivable from Affiliates | | 1,025 |
| | 1,772 |
| | (2,797 | ) | | — |
| 1,141 |
| | 2,635 |
| | (3,776 | ) | | — |
|
| Materials and Supplies | | — |
| | 240 |
| | — |
| | 240 |
| — |
| | 252 |
| | — |
| | 252 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes | | 10 |
| | 173 |
| | (1 | ) | | 182 |
| (5 | ) | | 161 |
| | (1 | ) | | 155 |
|
| Other Current Assets | | 17 |
| | 64 |
| | (3 | ) | | 78 |
| 1 |
| | 57 |
| | 6 |
| | 64 |
|
| Total Current Assets | | 2,080 |
| | 2,742 |
| | (2,016 | ) | | 2,806 |
| 2,051 |
| | 3,436 |
| | (2,885 | ) | | 2,602 |
|
| Properties | | 8 |
| | 31,958 |
| | 1,738 |
| | 33,704 |
| 1 |
| | 34,987 |
| | 2,196 |
| | 37,184 |
|
| Accumulated Depreciation | | (8 | ) | | (7,795 | ) | | (927 | ) | | (8,730 | ) | (1 | ) | | (8,778 | ) | | (1,114 | ) | | (9,893 | ) |
| Properties - Net | | — |
| | 24,163 |
| | 811 |
| | 24,974 |
| — |
| | 26,209 |
| | 1,082 |
| | 27,291 |
|
| Investments in Conrail | | — |
| | — |
| | 678 |
| | 678 |
| — |
| | — |
| | 752 |
| | 752 |
|
| Affiliates and Other Companies | | (39 | ) | | 574 |
| | (42 | ) | | 493 |
| (39 | ) | | 612 |
| | (27 | ) | | 546 |
|
| Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | 17,519 |
| | — |
| | (17,519 | ) | | — |
| 20,226 |
| | — |
| | (20,226 | ) | | — |
|
| Other Long-term Assets | | 176 |
| | 109 |
| | 108 |
| | 393 |
| 217 |
| | 388 |
| | (14 | ) | | 591 |
|
| Total Assets | | $ | 19,736 |
| | $ | 27,588 |
| | $ | (17,980 | ) | | $ | 29,344 |
| $ | 22,455 |
| | $ | 30,645 |
| | $ | (21,318 | ) | | $ | 31,782 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts Payable | | $ | 114 |
| | $ | 849 |
| | $ | 55 |
| | $ | 1,018 |
| $ | 110 |
| | $ | 809 |
| | $ | 38 |
| | $ | 957 |
|
| Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable | | 41 |
| | 458 |
| | 42 |
| | 541 |
| 38 |
| | 491 |
| | 58 |
| | 587 |
|
| Payable to Affiliates | | 2,566 |
| | 374 |
| | (2,940 | ) | | — |
| 3,298 |
| | 535 |
| | (3,833 | ) | | — |
|
| Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves | | — |
| | 151 |
| | 16 |
| | 167 |
| — |
| | 136 |
| | 15 |
| | 151 |
|
| Current Maturities of Long-term Debt | | 400 |
| | 105 |
| | 2 |
| | 507 |
| 200 |
| | 333 |
| | — |
| | 533 |
|
| Income and Other Taxes Payable | | (60 | ) | | 189 |
| | — |
| | 129 |
| (397 | ) | | 479 |
| | 9 |
| | 91 |
|
| Other Current Liabilities | | (1 | ) | | 194 |
| | 3 |
| | 196 |
| — |
| | 103 |
| | 2 |
| | 105 |
|
| Total Current Liabilities | | 3,060 |
| | 2,320 |
| | (2,822 | ) | | 2,558 |
| 3,249 |
| | 2,886 |
| | (3,711 | ) | | 2,424 |
|
| Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves | | — |
| | 284 |
| | 68 |
| | 352 |
| — |
| | 231 |
| | 69 |
| | 300 |
|
| Long-term Debt | | 7,609 |
| | 1,124 |
| | 1 |
| | 8,734 |
| 8,308 |
| | 714 |
| | — |
| | 9,022 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes | | (246 | ) | | 7,800 |
| | 47 |
| | 7,601 |
| (64 | ) | | 8,548 |
| | 178 |
| | 8,662 |
|
| Other Long-term Liabilities | | 858 |
| | 667 |
| | 106 |
| | 1,631 |
| 479 |
| | 512 |
| | (121 | ) | | 870 |
|
| Total Liabilities | | 11,281 |
| | 12,195 |
| | (2,600 | ) | | 20,876 |
| 11,972 |
| | 12,891 |
| | (3,585 | ) | | 21,278 |
|
| Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock, $1 Par Value | | 1,049 |
| | 181 |
| | (181 | ) | | 1,049 |
| 1,009 |
| | 181 |
| | (181 | ) | | 1,009 |
|
| Other Capital | | 6 |
| | 5,652 |
| | (5,652 | ) | | 6 |
| 61 |
| | 5,077 |
| | (5,077 | ) | | 61 |
|
| Retained Earnings | | 8,275 |
| | 9,618 |
| | (9,618 | ) | | 8,275 |
| 9,936 |
| | 12,514 |
| | (12,514 | ) | | 9,936 |
|
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | (875 | ) | | (79 | ) | | 79 |
| | (875 | ) | (523 | ) | | (43 | ) | | 43 |
| | (523 | ) |
| Noncontrolling Minority Interest | | — |
| | 21 |
| | (8 | ) | | 13 |
| — |
| | 25 |
| | (4 | ) | | 21 |
|
| Total Shareholders' Equity | | 8,455 |
| | 15,393 |
| | (15,380 | ) | | 8,468 |
| 10,483 |
| | 17,754 |
| | (17,733 | ) | | 10,504 |
|
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | $ | 19,736 |
| | $ | 27,588 |
| | $ | (17,980 | ) | | $ | 29,344 |
| $ | 22,455 |
| | $ | 30,645 |
| | $ | (21,318 | ) | | $ | 31,782 |
|
CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 16. Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued
Consolidating Cash Flow Statements
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | Fiscal Year Ended December 2012 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2014 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated |
| Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | | $ | 579 |
| | $ | 2,716 |
| | $ | (349 | ) | | $ | 2,946 |
| $ | 583 |
| | $ | 3,278 |
| | $ | (518 | ) | | $ | 3,343 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Property Additions | | — |
| | (2,104 | ) | | (237 | ) | | (2,341 | ) | — |
| | (2,192 | ) | | (257 | ) | | (2,449 | ) |
| Purchases of Short-term Investments | | (605 | ) | | — |
| | (28 | ) | | (633 | ) | (1,419 | ) | | — |
| | (14 | ) | | (1,433 | ) |
| Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments | | 525 |
| | — |
| | 56 |
| | 581 |
| 1,642 |
| | — |
| | 32 |
| | 1,674 |
|
| Proceeds from Property Dispositions | | — |
| | 186 |
| | — |
| | 186 |
| — |
| | 62 |
| | — |
| | 62 |
|
| Other Investing Activities | | (10 | ) | | 102 |
| | (162 | ) | | (70 | ) | — |
| | (128 | ) | | 91 |
| | (37 | ) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | | (90 | ) | | (1,816 | ) | | (371 | ) | | (2,277 | ) | 223 |
| | (2,258 | ) | | (148 | ) | | (2,183 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term Debt Issued | | 1,100 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,100 |
| 1,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,000 |
|
| Long-term Debt Repaid | | (400 | ) | | (106 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (508 | ) | (600 | ) | | (333 | ) | | — |
| | (933 | ) |
| Dividends Paid | | (558 | ) | | (715 | ) | | 715 |
| | (558 | ) | (629 | ) | | (660 | ) | | 660 |
| | (629 | ) |
| Stock Options Exercised | | 14 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 14 |
| — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Shares Repurchased | | (734 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (734 | ) | (517 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (517 | ) |
| Other Financing Activities | | 21 |
| | 2 |
| | (5 | ) | | 18 |
| 11 |
| | (18 | ) | | 3 |
| | (4 | ) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | | (557 | ) | | (819 | ) | | 708 |
| | (668 | ) | (735 | ) | | (1,011 | ) | | 663 |
| | (1,083 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | (68 | ) | | 81 |
| | (12 | ) | | 1 |
| |
| Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | 71 |
| | 9 |
| | (3 | ) | | 77 |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | 549 |
| | 154 |
| | 80 |
| | 783 |
| 439 |
| | 91 |
| | 62 |
| | 592 |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 481 |
| | $ | 235 |
| | $ | 68 |
| | $ | 784 |
| $ | 510 |
| | $ | 100 |
| | $ | 59 |
| | $ | 669 |
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CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 16. Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued
Consolidating Cash Flow Statements
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | Fiscal Year Ended December 2011 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2013 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated |
| Operating Activities | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
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| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | | $ | 1,231 |
| | $ | 2,746 |
| | $ | (486 | ) | | $ | 3,491 |
| $ | 1,004 |
| | $ | 3,005 |
| | $ | (742 | ) | | $ | 3,267 |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Property Additions | | — |
| | (2,034 | ) | | (263 | ) | | (2,297 | ) | — |
| | (2,053 | ) | | (260 | ) | | (2,313 | ) |
| Purchases of Short-term Investments | | (475 | ) | | — |
| | (17 | ) | | (492 | ) | (1,251 | ) | | — |
| | (5 | ) | | (1,256 | ) |
| Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments | | — |
| | — |
| | 74 |
| | 74 |
| 1,335 |
| | — |
| | 66 |
| | 1,401 |
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| Proceeds from Property Dispositions | | — |
| | 239 |
| | 1 |
| | 240 |
| — |
| | 53 |
| | — |
| | 53 |
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| Other Investing Activities | | (20 | ) | | (133 | ) | | 41 |
| | (112 | ) | (134 | ) | | (315 | ) | | 337 |
| | (112 | ) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | | (495 | ) | | (1,928 | ) | | (164 | ) | | (2,587 | ) | (50 | ) | | (2,315 | ) | | 138 |
| | (2,227 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term Debt Issued | | 1,200 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,200 |
| 500 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 500 |
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| Long-term Debt Repaid | | (507 | ) | | (95 | ) | | (3 | ) | | (605 | ) | (700 | ) | | (80 | ) | | — |
| | (780 | ) |
| Dividends Paid | | (480 | ) | | (680 | ) | | 680 |
| | (480 | ) | (600 | ) | | (730 | ) | | 730 |
| | (600 | ) |
| Stock Options Exercised | | 29 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 29 |
| 9 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 9 |
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| Shares Repurchased | | (1,564 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,564 | ) | (353 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (353 | ) |
| Other Financing Activities | | 35 |
| | (7 | ) | | (21 | ) | | 7 |
| 148 |
| | (24 | ) | | (132 | ) | | (8 | ) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | | (1,287 | ) | | (782 | ) | | 656 |
| | (1,413 | ) | (996 | ) | | (834 | ) | | 598 |
| | (1,232 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | (551 | ) | | 36 |
| | 6 |
| | (509 | ) | |
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | (42 | ) | | (144 | ) | | (6 | ) | | (192 | ) |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | 1,100 |
| | 118 |
| | 74 |
| | 1,292 |
| 481 |
| | 235 |
| | 68 |
| | 784 |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 549 |
| | $ | 154 |
| | $ | 80 |
| | $ | 783 |
| $ | 439 |
| | $ | 91 |
| | $ | 62 |
| | $ | 592 |
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CSX CORPORATION
PART II
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
NOTE 16. Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued
Consolidating Cash Flow Statements
(Dollars in Millions)
| | | Fiscal Year Ended December 2010 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated | |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 2012 | | CSX Corporation | | CSX Transportation | | Eliminations and Other | | Consolidated |
| Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | | $ | 944 |
| | $ | 2,393 |
| | $ | (76 | ) | | $ | 3,261 |
| $ | 579 |
| | $ | 2,716 |
| | $ | (349 | ) | | $ | 2,946 |
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| Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Property Additions | | — |
| | (1,587 | ) | | (253 | ) | | (1,840 | ) | — |
| | (2,104 | ) | | (237 | ) | | (2,341 | ) |
| Purchases of Short-term Investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| (605 | ) | | — |
| | (28 | ) | | (633 | ) |
| Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments | | — |
| | — |
| | 41 |
| | 41 |
| 525 |
| | — |
| | 56 |
| | 581 |
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| Proceeds from Property Dispositions | | — |
| | 107 |
| | 1 |
| | 108 |
| — |
| | 186 |
| | — |
| | 186 |
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| Other Investing Activities | | 301 |
| | (110 | ) | | (271 | ) | | (80 | ) | (10 | ) | | 102 |
| | (162 | ) | | (70 | ) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | | 301 |
| | (1,590 | ) | | (482 | ) | | (1,771 | ) | (90 | ) | | (1,816 | ) | | (371 | ) | | (2,277 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term Debt Issued | | 800 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 800 |
| 1,100 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,100 |
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| Long-term Debt Repaid | | — |
| | (111 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (113 | ) | (400 | ) | | (106 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (508 | ) |
| Dividends Paid | | (372 | ) | | (590 | ) | | 590 |
| | (372 | ) | (558 | ) | | (715 | ) | | 715 |
| | (558 | ) |
| Stock Options Exercised | | 42 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 42 |
| 14 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 14 |
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| Shares Repurchased | | (1,452 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,452 | ) | (734 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (734 | ) |
| Other Financing Activities | | (81 | ) | | (14 | ) | | (37 | ) | | (132 | ) | 21 |
| | 2 |
| | (5 | ) | | 18 |
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| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | | (1,063 | ) | | (715 | ) | | 551 |
| | (1,227 | ) | (557 | ) | | (819 | ) | | 708 |
| | (668 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | 182 |
| | 88 |
| | (7 | ) | | 263 |
| |
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | (68 | ) | | 81 |
| | (12 | ) | | 1 |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | 918 |
| | 30 |
| | 81 |
| | 1,029 |
| 549 |
| | 154 |
| | 80 |
| | 783 |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 1,100 |
| | $ | 118 |
| | $ | 74 |
| | $ | 1,292 |
| $ | 481 |
| | $ | 235 |
| | $ | 68 |
| | $ | 784 |
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of December 28, 201226, 2014, under the supervision and with the participation of CSX's Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that, as of December 28, 201226, 2014, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in CSX’s periodic SEC reports. There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2012 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
CSX’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of the management of CSX, including CSX’s CEO and CFO, CSX conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 201226, 2014 based on the 2013 framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission which is also referred to as COSO. Based on that evaluation, management of CSX concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 28, 201226, 2014. Management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting is expressed at the level of reasonable assurance because a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met.
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 201226, 2014 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included elsewhere herein.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of CSX Corporation
We have audited CSX Corporation’s (CSX) internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 201226, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). CSX Corporation’sCSX's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, CSX Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 201226, 2014, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 20122014 consolidated financial statements of CSX Corporation and our report dated February 19, 201311, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Jacksonville, Florida
February 19, 201311, 2015
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no material changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers of the Registrant and Corporate Governance
In accordance with Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement. The Proxy Statement will be filed not later than April 29, 201325, 2015 with respect to its 20132015 annual meeting of shareholders, except for the information regarding the executive officers of the Company. Information regarding executive officers is included in Part I of this report under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant."
Item 11. Executive Compensation
In accordance with Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement (see Item 10 above).
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
In accordance with Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement (see Item 10 above).
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
In accordance with Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement (see Item 10 above).
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
In accordance with Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement (see Item 10 above).
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a)(1) Financial Statements
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 54. |
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(2) Financial Statement Schedules
The information required by Schedule II, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, is included in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves. All other financial statement schedules are not applicable.
(3) Exhibits
(3) Exhibits
The documents listed below are being filed or have previously been filed on behalf of CSX and are incorporated herein by reference from the documents indicated and made a part hereof. Exhibits not previously filed are filed herewith.
Pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii), instruments that define the rights of holders of the Registrant's long-term debt securities, where the long-term debt securities authorized under each such instrument do not exceed 10% of the Registrant's total assets, have been omitted and will be furnished to the Commission upon request.
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| 2.1 | Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2004, by and among CSX Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc., CSX Rail Holding Corporation, CSX Northeast Holding Corporation, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, CRR Holdings LLC, Green Acquisition Corp., Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation, New York Central Lines LLC, Pennsylvania Lines LLC, NYC Newco, Inc. and PRR Newco, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to | September 2, 2004, Exhibit 2.1, to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 2, 2004) |
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3.13.1* | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission oneffective as of December 14, 2004) |
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3.1(a) | Articles of Amendment to CSX Corporation’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 18, 2006) |
3.1(b) | Articles of Amendment to CSX Corporation's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 4, 2011) |
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| 3.2 | Bylaws of the Registrant, amended effective as of September 24, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to | September 25, 2008, Exhibit 3.2, of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 25, 2008)
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| Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Debentures: |
| 4.1(a) | Indenture, dated August 1, 1990, between the Registrant and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Form SE, dated | September 7, 1990, filed with the Commission) |
| Form SE |
| 4.1(b) | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 15, 1991, between the Registrant and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the Registrant's Form SE, dated | May 28, 1992, filed with the Commission) |
| Exhibit 4(c), Form SE |
| 4.1(c) | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 6, 1997, between the Registrant and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to | June 5, 1997, Exhibit 4.3, to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-28523) filed with the Commission on June 5, 1997) |
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| 4.1(d) | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 22, 1998, between the Registrant and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to | May 12, 1998, Exhibit 4.2, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 12, 1998) |
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| 4.1(e) | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 30, 2001, between the Registrant and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to | November 7, 2001, Exhibit 4.1, to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 7, 2001) |
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| 4.1(f) | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 27, 2003 between the Registrant and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to | October 27, 2003, Exhibit 4.1, to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 27, 2003) |
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| 4.1(g) | Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 23, 2004 between the Registrant and JP Morgan Chase Bank, formerly The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to | November 3, 2004, Exhibit 4.1, to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 3, 2004) |
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| 4.1(h) | Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 25, 2007, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York (as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank), as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to | April 26, 2007, Exhibit 4.4, to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K
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| 4.1(i) | Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 24, 2010, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon(as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank), as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to | April 19, 2010, Exhibit 4.1, to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on April 19, 2010). |
Pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii), instruments that define the rights of holders of the Registrant's long-term debt securities, where the long-term debt securities authorized under each such instrument do not exceed 10% of the Registrant's total assets, have been omitted and will be furnished to the Commission upon request.
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| Material Contracts: Contracts: |
| 10.2** | CSX Directors’ Pre-2005 Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended through January 8, 2008) (incorporated herein by reference to | February 22, 2008, Exhibit 10.2, to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 22, 2008) |
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| 10.3** | CSX Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to | February 22, 2008, Exhibit 10.3, to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 22, 2008) |
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| 10.4** | CSX Directors' Charitable Gift Plan, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to | March 4, 1994, Exhibit 10.4, to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 4, 1994) |
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| 10.5** | CSX Directors' Matching Gift Plan (as amended through February 9, 2011) |
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| 10.6** | Railroad Retirement Benefits Agreement with M.Michael J. Ward (incorporated herein by reference to | February 26, 2003, Exhibit 10.13, to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 26, 2003) |
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10.8** | Form of Stock Option Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 4, 2002) |
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10.9** | Deferred Compensation Program for Executives of CSX Corporation and Affiliated Companies (as amended through January 1, 1998) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 10, 2004) |
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10.10** | 2002 Deferred Compensation Plan of CSX Corporation and Affiliated Corporations (as amended through February 7, 2003) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 10, 2004) |
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10.11** | Supplementary Savings Plan and Incentive Award Deferral Plan for Eligible Executives of CSX Corporation and Affiliated Companies (as Amended through February 7, 2003) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 10, 2004) |
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| 10.12** | Special Retirement Plan of CSX Corporation and Affiliated Companies (as amended through February 14, 2001) (incorporated herein by reference to | March 4, 2002, Exhibit 10.23, to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 4, 2002) |
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| 10.13** | Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan of CSX Corporation and Affiliated Companies (as amended through February 14, 2001) (incorporated herein by reference to | March 4, 2002, Exhibit 10.24, of the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 4, 2002) |
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| 10.14** | Senior Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to | March 17, 2000, Appendix B, to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Commission on March 17, 2000) |
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10.15** | CSX Omnibus Incentive Plan (as Amended through December 12, 2007)(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 22, 2008) |
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| 10.16 | Transaction Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1997, by and among CSX Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation and CRR Holdings LLC, with certain schedules thereto (incorporated herein by reference to | July 8, 1997, Exhibit 10, to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 8, 1997) |
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| 10.17 | Amendment No. 1, dated as of August 22, 1998, to the Transaction Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1997, by and among CSX Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation and CRR Holdings, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to | June 11, 1999, Exhibit 10.1, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 11, 1999) |
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| 10.18 | Amendment No. 2, dated as of June 1, 1999, to the Transaction Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1997, by and among CSX Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation and CRR Holdings, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to | June 11, 1999, Exhibit 10.2, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 11, 1999)
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| 10.19 | Amendment No. 3, dated as of August 1, 2000, to the Transaction Agreement by and among CSX Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation, and CRR Holdings, LLC. (incorporated herein by reference to | March 1, 2001, Exhibit 10.34, to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K dated March 1, 2001) |
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| 10.20 | Amendment No. 4, dated and effective as of June 1, 1999, and executed in April 2004, to the Transaction Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1997, by and among CSX Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation and CRR Holdings, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to | August 6, 2004, Exhibit 99.1, to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 6, 2004) |
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| 10.21 | Amendment No. 5, dated as of August 27, 2004, to the Transaction Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1997, by and among CSX Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation and CRR Holdings LLC (incorporated herein by reference to | September 2, 2004, Exhibit 10.1, to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 2, 2004) |
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| 10.22 | Shared Assets Area Operating Agreement for Detroit, dated as of June 1, 1999, by and among Consolidated Rail Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc. and Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation, with exhibit thereto (incorporated herein by reference to | June 11, 1999, Exhibit 10.6, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on June 11, 1999) |
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| 10.23 | Shared Assets Area Operating Agreement for North Jersey, dated as of June 1, 1999, by and among Consolidated Rail Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc. and Norfolk Southern Railway Company, with exhibit thereto (incorporated herein by reference to | June 11, 1999, Exhibit 10.4, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 11, 1999) |
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| 10.24 | Shared Assets Area Operating Agreement for South Jersey/Philadelphia, dated as of June 1, 1999, by and among Consolidated Rail Corporation, CSX Transportation, Inc. and Norfolk Southern Railway Company, with exhibit thereto (incorporated herein by reference to | June 11, 1999, Exhibit 10.5, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 11, 1999) |
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| 10.25 | Monongahela Usage Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1999, by and among CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Pennsylvania Lines LLC and New York Central Lines LLC, with exhibit thereto (incorporated herein by reference to | June 11, 1999, Exhibit 10.7, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 11, 1999) |
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| 10.26 | Tax Allocation Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2004, by and among CSX Corporation, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Green Acquisition Corp., Conrail Inc., Consolidated Rail Corporation, New York Central Lines LLC and Pennsylvania Lines LLC (incorporated herein by reference to | September 2, 2004, Exhibit 10.2, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 2, 2004)
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| 10.27** | Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Oscar Munoz (incorporated herein by reference to | February 10, 2012, Exhibit 10.1, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 10, 2012)
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| 10.28** | Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Michael J. Ward
| February 12, 2014, Exhibit 10.28, Form 10-K |
| 10.29** | Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Fredrik J. Eliasson | February 12, 2014, Exhibit 10.29, Form 10-K |
| 10.30** | Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Clarence W. Gooden
| February 12, 2014, Exhibit 10.30, Form 10-K |
| 10.31 | Revolving Credit Agreement, dated September 30, 2011 | October 4, 2011, Exhibit 10.1, Form 8-K
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10.30** | Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Lisa A. Mancini (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 19, 2010) |
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10.31Nature of exhibit | Revolving Credit Agreement, dated September 30, 2011 (incorporated herein by referencePreviously filed as exhibit to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 4, 2011) |
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| 10.32** | Long-term Incentive Plan, effectivedated May 5, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to8, 2012 | May 11, 2012, Exhibit 10.1, to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 7, 2010) |
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| 10.33** | Long-term Incentive Plan, dated May 3, 2011 (incorporated herein by reference to7, 2013 | May 13, 2013, Exhibit 10.1, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 5, 2011)
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| 10.34** | Long-term Incentive Plan, dated May 6, 2014 | May 8, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to2014, Exhibit 10.1, to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 11, 2012) |
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| 10.35** | CSX Stock and Incentive Award Plan (incorporated herein by reference to | May 7, 2010, Exhibit 10.1, to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 7, 2010) |
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10.36* | 2010 Form of Change-in-Control Agreement with executive officers |
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21* | Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
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23* | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
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24* | Powers of Attorney |
| Officer certifications: |
| 31* | Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications |
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| 32* | Section 1350 Certifications |
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| 99* | Annual CEO Certification pursuant to NYSE Rule 303A.12(a) | |
| Interactive data files: |
| 101* | The following financial information from CSX Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 201226, 2014 filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013,11, 2015, formatted in XBRL includes: (i) Consolidated Income Statements for the fiscal periods ended December 28, 2012,26, 2014, December 30, 201127, 2013 and December 31, 2010,28, 2012, (ii) Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements for the fiscal periods ended December 28, 2012,26, 2014, December 30, 201127, 2013 and December 31, 2010,28, 2012, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 28, 201226, 2014 and December 30, 2011,27, 2013, (iv) Consolidated Cash Flow Statements for the fiscal periods ended December 28, 2012,26, 2014, December 30, 201127, 2013 and December 31, 201028, 2012, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | |
| Other exhibits: |
| 21* | Subsidiaries of the Registrant | |
| 23* | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
| 24* | Powers of Attorney | |
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| ** Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement |
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| | Note: Items not filed herewith have been submitted in previous SEC filings. |
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CSX CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ CAROLYN T. SIZEMORE
Carolyn T. Sizemore
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: February 19, 201311, 2015
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 19, 201311, 2015.
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| Signature | | Title |
| | | Chairman of the Board, President, Chief |
| /s/ MICHAEL J. WARD | | Executive Officer and Director |
| Michael J. Ward | | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| /s/ FREDRIK J. ELIASSON | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial |
| Fredrik J. Eliasson | | Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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| /s/ CAROLYN T. SIZEMORE | | Vice President and Controller |
| Carolyn T. Sizemore | | (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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| /s/ ELLEN M. FITZSIMMONS | | Executive Vice President of Law and Public Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Ellen M. Fitzsimmons | | *Attorney-in-Fact |
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| Signature | | Title |
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| * | | Director |
| Donna M. Alvarado | | |
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| * | | Director |
| John B. Breaux | | |
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| * | | Director |
| Pamela L. Carter | | |
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| * | | Director |
| Steven T. Halverson | | |
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| * | | Director |
| Edward J. Kelly, III | | |
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| * | | Director |
| Gilbert H. Lamphere | | |
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| * | | Director |
| John D. McPherson | | |
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| * | | Director |
| Timothy T. O'Toole | | |
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| * | | Director |
| David M. Ratcliffe | | |
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| * | | Director |
| Donald J. Shepard | | |
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| * | | Director |
J.C. Watts, Jr. | | |
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* | | Director |
| J. Steven Whisler | | |
