form10q.htm


UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

OR

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

Commission
File Number
 
Registrant, State of Incorporation
Address and Telephone Number
 
IRS Employer
Identification No.
   
   
0-30512
 
CH Energy Group, Inc.
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
 
14-1804460
         
   
   
1-3268
 
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
 
14-0555980
 


 
 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  þ
 
No  o

Indicate by check mark whether CH Energy Group, Inc. has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  o
 
No  o

Indicate by check mark whether Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  o
 
No  o

Indicate by check mark whether CH Energy Group, Inc. is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer þ
Accelerated Filer o
Non-Accelerated Filer o
Smaller Reporting Company o

Indicate by check mark whether Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer o
Accelerated Filer o
Non-Accelerated Filer þ
Smaller Reporting Company o

Indicate by check mark whether CH Energy Group, Inc. is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

Yes  o
 
No  þ

 
 

 

Indicate by check mark whether Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

Yes  o
 
No  þ

As of the close of business on April 30, 2010 (i) CH Energy Group, Inc. had outstanding 15,813,388 shares of Common Stock ($0.10 per share par value) and (ii) all of the outstanding 16,862,087 shares of Common Stock ($5 per share par value) of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation were held by CH Energy Group, Inc.

CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (H)(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT PURSUANT TO GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (H)(2)(a), (b) AND (c).

 
 

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
CH Energy Group, Inc.
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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
 
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS
   
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ITEM 2
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ITEM 3
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ITEM 4
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1
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ITEM 1A
102
     
ITEM 2
102
     
ITEM 6
102
     
103
   
104
_______________________________________________

FILING FORMAT

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is a combined quarterly report being filed by two different registrants:  CH Energy Group, Inc. (“CH Energy Group”) and Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (“Central Hudson”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CH Energy Group.  Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, any reference in this report to CH Energy Group includes all subsidiaries of CH Energy Group, including Central Hudson.  Central Hudson makes no representation as to the information contained in this report in relation to CH Energy Group and its subsidiaries other than Central Hudson.

 
 


PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CH ENERGY GROUP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
   
 
 
Electric
  $ 145,962     $ 156,753  
Natural gas
    69,087       90,123  
Competitive business subsidiaries:
               
Petroleum products
    80,160       68,517  
Other
    7,433       6,703  
Total Operating Revenues
    302,642       322,096  
Operating Expenses
               
Operation:
               
Purchased electricity and fuel used in electric generation
    68,151       91,751  
Purchased natural gas
    37,648       64,825  
Purchased petroleum
    62,771       47,889  
Other expenses of operation - regulated activities
    57,703       46,321  
Other expenses of operation - competitive business subsidiaries
    14,304       14,940  
Depreciation and amortization
    9,924       9,366  
Taxes, other than income tax
    10,853       10,105  
Total Operating Expenses
    261,354       285,197  
Operating Income
    41,288       36,899  
Other Income and Deductions
               
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
    234       230  
Interest on regulatory assets and investment income
    1,127       1,116  
Write-off of note receivable
    -       (1,299 )
Regulatory adjustments for interest costs
    (142 )     (529 )
Business development costs
    (303 )     (481 )
Other - net
    (148 )     301  
Total Other Income (Deductions)
    768       (662 )
Interest Charges
               
Interest on long-term debt
    5,609       4,780  
Interest on regulatory liabilities and other interest
    1,699       1,074  
Total Interest Charges
    7,308       5,854  
 
               
Income before income taxes, non-controlling interest and preferred dividends of subsidiary
    34,748       30,383  
Income Taxes
    14,033       11,429  
Net Income from Continuing Operations
    20,715       18,954  
 
               
Discontinued Operations
               
Income from discontinued operations before tax
    -       7,481  
Income tax expense from discontinued operations
    -       3,104  
Net Income from Discontinued Operations
    -       4,377  
 
               
Net Income
    20,715       23,331  
 
               
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest:
               
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary
    35       (32 )
Dividends declared on Preferred Stock of subsidiary
    242       242  
Net income attributable to CH Energy Group
    20,438       23,121  
 
               
Dividends declared on Common Stock
    8,539       8,524  
Change in Retained Earnings
  $ 11,899     $ 14,597  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CH ENERGY GROUP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (CONT'D)
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Common Stock:
 
 
   
 
 
Average shares outstanding
 
 
   
 
 
Basic
    15,778       15,771  
Diluted
    15,936       15,828  
 
               
Income from continuing operations attributable to CH Energy Group common shareholders
               
Earnings per share
               
Basic
  $ 1.30     $ 1.19  
Diluted
  $ 1.28     $ 1.18  
 
               
Income from discontinued operations
               
Earnings per share
               
Basic
  $ -     $ 0.28  
Diluted
  $ -     $ 0.28  
 
               
Amounts attributable to CH Energy Group common shareholders
               
Earnings per share
               
Basic
  $ 1.30     $ 1.47  
Diluted
  $ 1.28     $ 1.46  
Dividends Declared Per Share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.54  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CH ENERGY GROUP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Net Income
  $ 20,715     $ 23,331  
 
               
Other Comprehensive Income:
               
Fair value of cash flow hedges:
               
Unrealized gains - net of tax of ($4) and ($1)
    5       1  
Reclassification for gains realized in net income - net of tax of $24 and $0
    (36 )     -  
Net unrealized gains recorded from investments held by equity method investees - net of tax of ($71) and $0
    107       -  
 
               
Other comprehensive income
    76       1  
 
               
Comprehensive Income
    20,791       23,332  
 
               
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
    277       210  
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to CH Energy Group
  $  20,514     $  23,122  
 
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CH ENERGY GROUP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Operating Activities:
 
 
   
 
 
Net income
  $ 20,715     $ 23,331  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    8,993       8,857  
Amortization
    931       1,305  
Deferred income taxes - net
    18,627       (12,932 )
Bad debt expense
    2,626       5,250  
Distributed (undistributed) equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
    (197 )     370  
Pension expense
    8,955       3,596  
Other post-employment benefits ("OPEB") expense
    2,083       2,864  
Regulatory liability - rate moderation
    (5,473 )     -  
Revenue decoupling mechanism
    (913 )     -  
Regulatory asset amortization
    1,863       1,751  
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
    15       (38 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities - net of business acquisitions:
               
Accounts receivable, unbilled revenues and other receivables
    (17,301 )     (18,241 )
Fuel, materials and supplies
    4,096       10,550  
Special deposits and prepayments
    (2,439 )     (5,913 )
Prepaid income taxes
    (7,732 )     -  
Accounts payable
    (6,111     (13,558 )
Accrued income taxes and interest
    431       25,324  
Customer advances
    (9,592 )     (12,860 )
Pension plan contribution
    (30,138 )     (2,632 )
OPEB contribution
    (525 )     -  
Regulatory asset - storm deferral
    (2,894 )     -  
Regulatory asset - manufactured gas plant ("MGP") site remediation
    (3,576 )     (877 )
Regulatory asset - PSC tax surcharge and general assessment
    (3,960 )     -  
Deferred natural gas and electric costs
    7,993       31,728  
Other - net
    (485 )     3,165  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (14,008 )     51,040  
 
               
Investing Activities:
               
Proceeds from sale of assets
    33       160  
Additions to utility and other property and plant
    (12,560 )     (23,336 )
Other - net
    (614 )     (5 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (13,141 )     (23,181 )
 
               
Financing Activities:
               
Redemption of long-term debt
    -       (20,000 )
Borrowings of short-term debt - net
    30,000       9,500  
Dividends paid on Preferred Stock of subsidiary
    (242 )     (242 )
Dividends paid on Common Stock
    (8,534 )     (8,523 )
Other - net
    (21 )     (111 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    21,203       (19,376 )
 
               
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (5,946 )     8,483  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    73,436       19,825  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 67,490     $ 28,308  
 
               
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 5,463     $ 6,434  
Federal and state taxes paid
  $ 14,374     $ 465  
Additions to plant included in liabilities
  $ 1,557     $ 3,812  
    Regulatory asset - storm deferral costs in liabilities   $ 16,360     $ -  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CH ENERGY GROUP CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Utility Plant
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Electric
  $ 915,540     $ 908,807     $ 875,292  
Natural gas
    282,828       281,139       267,985  
Common
    140,704       139,754       138,236  
 
    1,339,072       1,329,700       1,281,513  
 
                       
Less: Accumulated depreciation
    381,112       375,434       376,168  
 
    957,960       954,266       905,345  
 
                       
Construction work in progress
    58,227       58,120       54,833  
Net Utility Plant
    1,016,187       1,012,386       960,178  
 
                       
Non-Utility Property & Plant
                       
Griffith non-utility property & plant
    28,173       27,951       42,460  
Other non-utility property & plant
    36,512       37,654       15,736  
 
    64,685       65,605       58,196  
 
                       
Less:  Accumulated depreciation - Griffith
    19,076       18,619       23,953  
Less:  Accumulated depreciation - other
    3,735       3,333       2,424  
Net Non-Utility Property & Plant
    41,874       43,653       31,819  
 
                       
Current Assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
    67,490       73,436       28,308  
Accounts receivable from customers - net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7.7 million, $7.7 million and $8.8 million, respectively
    109,760       94,526       147,253  
Accrued unbilled utility revenues
    13,163       14,159       11,863  
Other receivables
    7,049       6,612       7,402  
Fuel, materials and supplies
    20,745       24,841       26,035  
Regulatory assets
    77,403       59,993       31,870  
Prepaid income tax
    9,595       1,863       -  
Fair value of derivative instruments
    64       741       2  
Special deposits and prepayments
    23,754       21,290       27,281  
Accumulated deferred income tax
    2,158       300       20,185  
Total Current Assets
    331,181       297,761       300,199  
 
                       
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
                       
Regulatory assets - pension plan
    159,509       168,705       194,880  
Regulatory assets - OPEB
    -       -       1,746  
Regulatory assets - other
    119,700       83,691       119,005  
Goodwill
    35,651       35,651       67,455  
Other intangible assets - net
    14,246       14,813       35,090  
Unamortized debt expense
    5,017       5,094       5,026  
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
    9,057       8,698       9,277  
Other investments
    10,901       10,812       7,281  
Other
    17,169       16,619       14,964  
Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets
    371,250       344,083       454,724  
Total Assets
  $ 1,760,492     $ 1,697,883     $ 1,746,920  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CH ENERGY GROUP CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONT'D) (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Capitalization
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
CH Energy Group Common Shareholders' Equity
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Common Stock (30,000,000 shares authorized: $0.10 par value; 16,862,087 shares issued) 15,813,388 shares, 15,804,562 shares and 15,785,199 shares outstanding, respectively
  $ 1,686     $ 1,686     $ 1,686  
Paid-in capital
    350,178       350,367       350,797  
Retained earnings
    237,898       225,999       231,231  
Treasury stock - 1,048,699 shares, 1,057,525 shares and 1,076,088 shares, respectively
    (44,064 )     (44,406 )     (45,271 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    260       184       56  
Capital stock expense
    (328 )     (328 )     (328 )
Total CH Energy Group Common Shareholders' Equity
    545,630       533,502       538,171  
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary
    1,420       1,385       1,416  
Total Equity
    547,050       534,887       539,587  
Preferred Stock of subsidiary
    21,027       21,027       21,027  
Long-term debt
    463,898       463,897       413,895  
Total Capitalization
    1,031,975       1,019,811       974,509  
Current Liabilities
                       
Current maturities of long-term debt
    24,000       24,000       -  
Notes payable
    30,000       -       45,000  
Accounts payable
    52,755       43,197       38,015  
Accrued interest
    6,498       6,067       4,650  
Dividends payable
    8,782       8,777       8,766  
Accrued vacation and payroll
    7,315       6,192       7,060  
Customer advances
    12,858       22,450       17,582  
Customer deposits
    8,526       8,579       8,389  
Regulatory liabilities
    19,969       29,974       7,880  
Fair value of derivative instruments
    36,789       13,837       20,516  
Accrued environmental remediation costs
    12,606       17,399       5,780  
Accrued income taxes
    -       -       27,014  
Deferred revenues
    3,895       4,725       6,919  
Other
    13,807       17,814       30,820  
Total Current Liabilities
    237,800       203,011       228,391  
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
                       
Regulatory liabilities - OPEB
    3,205       1,521       -  
Regulatory liabilities - other
    107,897       91,457       131,284  
Operating reserves
    4,397       4,756       4,650  
Accrued environmental remediation costs
    6,898       6,375       22,251  
Accrued OPEB costs
    46,778       46,241       53,809  
Accrued pension costs
    124,845       152,383       162,494  
Other
    14,326       14,245       11,834  
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
    308,346       316,978       386,322  
Accumulated Deferred Income Tax
    182,371       158,083       157,698  
Commitments and Contingencies
                       
Total Capitalization and Liabilities
  $ 1,760,492     $ 1,697,883     $ 1,746,920  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CH ENERGY GROUP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
CH Energy Group Common Shareholders
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
$0.10 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized
   
Treasury Stock
   
 
         
 
         
 
       
 
 
Shares Issued
   
Amount
   
Shares Repurchased
   
Amount
   
Paid-In Capital
   
Capital Stock Expense
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
   
Non-controlling Interest
   
Total Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2009
    16,862,087     $ 1,686       (1,079,004 )   $ (45,386 )   $ 350,873     $ (328 )   $ 216,634     $ 55     $ 1,448     $ 524,982  
Comprehensive income:
                                                                               
Net income
                                                    23,121               (32 )     23,089  
Change in fair value:
                                                                               
Derivative instruments
                                                            1               1  
Dividends declared on common stock ($2.16 per share)
                                                    (8,524 )                     (8,524 )
Treasury shares activity - net
                    2,116       115       (76 )                                     39  
Balance at March 31, 2009
    16,862,087     $ 1,686       (1,076,888 )   $ (45,271 )   $ 350,797     $ (328 )   $ 231,231     $ 56     $ 1,416     $ 539,587  
 
                                                                               
Balance at January 1, 2010
    16,862,087     $ 1,686       (1,057,525 )   $ (44,406 )   $ 350,367     $ (328 )   $ 225,999     $ 184     $ 1,385     $ 534,887  
Comprehensive income:
                                                                               
Net income
                                                    20,438               35       20,473  
Change in fair value:
                                                                               
Derivative instruments
                                                            5               5  
Investments
                                                            (36 )             (36 )
Reclassification adjustments for losses recognized in net income
                                                            107               107  
Dividends declared on common stock ($2.16 per share)
                                                    (8,539 )                     (8,539 )
Treasury shares activity - net
                    8,826       342       (189 )                                     153  
Balance at March 31, 2010
    16,862,087     $ 1,686       (1,048,699 )   $ (44,064 )   $ 350,178     $ (328 )   $ 237,898     $ 260     $ 1,420     $ 547,050  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CENTRAL HUDSON STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
   
 
 
Electric
  $ 145,962     $ 156,753  
Natural gas
    69,087       90,123  
Total Operating Revenues
    215,049       246,876  
 
               
Operating Expenses
               
Operation:
               
Purchased electricity and fuel used in electric generation
    66,874       90,523  
Purchased natural gas
    37,648       64,825  
Other expenses of operation
    57,703       46,321  
Depreciation and amortization
    8,414       8,009  
Taxes, other than income tax
    10,651       9,967  
Total Operating Expenses
    181,290       219,645  
 
               
Operating Income
    33,759       27,231  
 
               
Other Income and Deductions
               
Interest on regulatory assets and other interest income
    1,125       746  
Other - net
    (181 )     169  
Regulatory adjustments for interest costs
    (142 )     (529 )
Total Other Income
    802       386  
 
               
Interest Charges
               
Interest on other long-term debt
    4,773       4,780  
Interest on regulatory liabilities and other interest
    1,663       1,438  
Total Interest Charges
    6,436       6,218  
 
               
Income Before Income Taxes
    28,125       21,399  
 
               
Income Taxes
    11,480       8,806  
 
               
Net Income
    16,645       12,593  
 
               
Dividends Declared on Cumulative Preferred Stock
    242       242  
 
               
Income Available for Common Stock
  $ 16,403     $ 12,351  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CENTRAL HUDSON STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Net Income
  $ 16,645     $ 12,593  
Other Comprehensive Income
    -       -  
 
               
Comprehensive Income
  $ 16,645     $ 12,593  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CENTRAL HUDSON STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Operating Activities:
 
 
   
 
 
Net income
  $ 16,645     $ 12,593  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    8,050       7,743  
Amortization
    364       266  
Deferred income taxes - net
    17,532       (13,344 )
Bad debt expense
    2,389       2,885  
Pension expense
    8,955       3,596  
OPEB expense
    2,083       2,864  
Regulatory liability - rate moderation
    (5,473 )     -  
Revenue decoupling mechanism
    (913 )     -  
Regulatory asset amortization
    1,863       1,751  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities - net:
               
Accounts receivable, unbilled revenues and other receivables
    (10,418 )     (17,834 )
Fuel, materials and supplies
    3,977       11,491  
Special deposits and prepayments
    (1,468 )     (4,273 )
Prepaid income taxes
    (6,188 )     -  
Accounts payable
    (3,012     (12,178 )
Accrued income taxes and interest
    (405 )     21,475  
Customer advances
    (6,454 )     (5,419 )
Pension plan contribution
    (30,138 )     (2,632 )
OPEB contribution
    (525 )     -  
Regulatory asset - storm deferral
    (2,894 )     -  
Regulatory asset - MGP site remediation
    (3,576 )     (877 )
Regulatory asset - PSC tax surcharge and general assessment
    (3,960 )     -  
Deferred natural gas and electric costs
    7,993       31,728  
Other - net
    4,062       2,382  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (1,511 )     42,217  
 
               
Investing Activities:
               
Additions to utility plant
    (12,760 )     (22,699 )
Other - net
    (627 )     (79 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (13,387 )     (22,778 )
 
               
Financing Activities:
               
Redemption of long-term debt
    -       (20,000 )
Borrowings of short-term debt - net
    30,000       14,500  
Dividends paid on cumulative Preferred Stock
    (242 )     (242 )
Other - net
    (21 )     (112 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    29,737       (5,854 )
 
               
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    14,839       13,585  
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period
    4,784       2,455  
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period
  $ 19,623     $ 16,040  
 
               
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 5,432     $ 6,365  
Federal and state taxes paid
  $ 8,910     $ -  
Additions to plant included in liabilities
  $ 1,529     $ 3,812  
Regulatory asset - storm deferral costs in liabilities
  $ 16,360     $ -  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CENTRAL HUDSON BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Utility Plant
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Electric
  $ 915,540     $ 908,807     $ 875,292  
Natural gas
    282,828       281,139       267,985  
Common
    140,704       139,754       138,236  
 
    1,339,072       1,329,700       1,281,513  
 
                       
Less: Accumulated depreciation
    381,112       375,434       376,168  
 
    957,960       954,266       905,345  
 
                       
Construction work in progress
    58,227       58,120       54,833  
Net Utility Plant
    1,016,187       1,012,386       960,178  
 
                       
Non-Utility Property and Plant
    681       681       438  
Less: Accumulated depreciation
    33       33       33  
Net Non-Utility Property and Plant
    648       648       405  
 
                       
Current Assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
    19,623       4,784       16,040  
Accounts receivable from customers - net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.9 million, $5.8 million and $4.5 million, respectively
    77,113       68,328       102,058  
Accrued unbilled utility revenues
    13,163       14,159       11,863  
Other receivables
    3,265       3,025       2,414  
Fuel, materials and supplies - at average cost
    17,328       21,305       19,624  
Regulatory assets
    77,403       59,993       31,870  
Prepaid income tax
    16,894       10,706       -  
Fair value of derivative instruments
    -       393       -  
Special deposits and prepayments
    19,797       18,304       22,870  
Accumulated deferred income tax
    -       -       17,350  
Total Current Assets
    244,586       200,997       224,089  
 
                       
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
                       
Regulatory assets - pension plan
    159,509       168,705       194,880  
Regulatory assets - OPEB
    -       -       1,746  
Regulatory assets - other
    119,700       83,691       119,005  
Unamortized debt expense
    5,017       5,094       5,026  
Other investments
    10,622       10,543       7,173  
Other
    4,064       3,536       2,398  
Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets
    298,912       271,569       330,228  
 
                       
Total Assets
  $ 1,560,333     $ 1,485,600     $ 1,514,900  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CENTRAL HUDSON BALANCE SHEET (CONT'D) (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Capitalization
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Common Stock, 30,000,000 shares authorized;16,862,087 shares issued and outstanding, $5 par value
  $ 84,311     $ 84,311     $ 84,311  
Paid-in capital
    199,980       199,980       174,980  
Retained earnings
    167,153       150,750       131,295  
Capital stock expense
    (4,961 )     (4,961 )     (4,961 )
Total Equity
    446,483       430,080       385,625  
                         
Cumulative Preferred Stock not subject to mandatory redemption
    21,027       21,027       21,027  
 
                       
Long-term debt
    413,898       413,897       413,895  
Total Capitalization
    881,408       865,004       820,547  
 
                       
Current Liabilities
                       
Current maturities of long-term debt
    24,000       24,000       -  
Notes payable
    30,000       -       40,000  
Accounts payable
    45,314       32,069       29,484  
Accrued interest
    5,232       5,637       4,644  
Dividends payable - Preferred Stock
    242       242       242  
Accrued vacation and payroll
    5,751       5,046       4,672  
Customer advances
    8,548       15,002       4,155  
Customer deposits
    8,451       8,504       8,269  
Regulatory liabilities
    19,969       29,974       7,880  
Fair value of derivative instruments
    36,739       13,553       20,516  
Accrued environmental remediation costs
    12,334       16,982       5,609  
Accrued income taxes
    -       -       22,812  
Accumulated deferred income tax
    156       1,883       -  
Other
    8,977       8,761       21,328  
Total Current Liabilities
    205,713       161,653       169,611  
 
                       
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
                       
Regulatory liabilities - OPEB
    3,205       1,521       -  
Regulatory liabilities - other
    107,897       91,457       131,284  
Operating reserves
    3,164       3,503       3,594  
Accrued environmental remediation costs
    3,652       3,248       21,084  
Accrued OPEB costs
    46,778       46,241       53,809  
Accrued pension costs
    124,845       152,383       162,494  
Other
    13,566       13,495       11,243  
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
    303,107       311,848       383,508  
 
                       
Accumulated Deferred Income Tax
    170,105       147,095       141,234  
 
                       
Commitments and Contingencies
                       
 
                       
Total Capitalization and Liabilities
  $ 1,560,333     $ 1,485,600     $ 1,514,900  

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part hereof.

 
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CENTRAL HUDSON STATEMENT OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
 
Central Hudson Common Shareholders
   
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
$5.00 par value;
30,000,000 shares authorized
   
Treasury Stock
   
 
         
 
             
 
 
Shares Issued
   
Amount
   
Shares Repurchased
   
Amount
   
Paid-In Capital
   
Capital Stock Expense
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
   
Total Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2009
    16,862,087     $ 84,311       -     $ -     $ 174,980     $ (4,961 )   $ 118,944     $ -     $ 373,274  
Net income
                                                    12,593               12,593  
Dividends declared:
                                                                       
On cumulative Preferred Stock
                                                    (242 )              (242
Balance at March 31, 2009
    16,862,087     $ 84,311