This document is Xcel Energy's 2003 annual report. It provides the following key information:
1) Xcel Energy is a major electric and natural gas utility serving 3.3 million electricity customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers across 11 Western and Midwestern states.
2) In 2003, Xcel Energy met its earnings target of $1.23 per share from continuing operations, despite challenges including higher costs and less favorable weather. Total earnings were $1.50 per share.
3) Key priorities and accomplishments in 2003 included refinancing debt at lower rates, divesting from NRG Energy, and operational successes like generating and safety records at several plants.
This document summarizes Hormel Foods Corporation's strong financial performance in fiscal year 1999. Net earnings rose 17.3% to $163.4 million and earnings per share increased to $2.22. All core operating units contributed to sales growth of 3.0% to $3.357 billion. The company invested in expanding production capacities and new product lines that contributed to volume growth, including Always Tender pork products, fully cooked bacon, and Jennie-O turkey products. Hormel Foods adopted economic value added to further optimize performance and increase shareholder value.
The 2008 Annual Report summarizes Sherwin-Williams' financial performance in 2008. Net sales were $7.98 billion, a slight decrease from 2007. Net income declined 22.5% to $476.9 million due to asset impairment charges and rising input costs. Cash from operations increased to $876.2 million. The company continued investing in new stores, acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividends, and share repurchases. Challenging market conditions reduced sales and profits for the Paint Stores and Consumer groups. The Global Finishes Group grew sales but saw lower profits due to input costs. The company launched new products, expanded internationally, and initiated an EcoVision program.
Top hedge-funds_q4_2011_summary-Tyler Capital Group, tylercap.comJonathan Buffa
The document analyzes the holdings of the top 30 hedge funds in Q4 2011. Some key findings include:
- Paulson & Co. had the largest equity assets at $17.4B, followed by Lone Pine Capital and Icahn Associates.
- The top sectors by total holdings value were Consumer Discretionary, Technology, and Financials.
- Between Q3 and Q4 2011, the top hedge funds significantly increased positions in El Paso Corp, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Xerox, while significantly decreasing holdings of Genon Energy, News Corp, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.
Constellation Energy Group saw a difficult year in 2001 due to factors like the decline in power prices and collapse of Enron. The company cancelled plans to separate, terminated its relationship with Goldman Sachs, brought on a new CEO, cut costs, streamlined operations, and intensified risk management. While 2001 was tough, the company emerged stronger and is well positioned for growth going forward due to its generation assets, marketing expertise, and strong balance sheet. Financial highlights show earnings per share declined significantly year-over-year due to special costs recognized in the fourth quarter as the company monetized non-core assets and improved its balance sheet.
Whirlpool Corporation reported record financial results in 2005 despite unprecedented increases in material and oil costs. Net sales increased 8.3% to $14.3 billion and net earnings grew 3.9% to $422 million. Whirlpool successfully managed over $500 million in higher costs through accelerating new product innovation, increasing productivity, and maintaining cost controls. The company delivered a record number of new product innovations in 2005 to drive growth. Whirlpool's strategy focuses on building brand and customer loyalty through innovation, strong customer focus, and leadership in customer service and trade management.
This document summarizes Baxter International's financial performance for the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006. Some key points:
- Net sales increased 11% to $2.675 billion driven by growth in all business segments.
- Gross profit increased 20% and gross margin increased 3.6 percentage points to 47.3%.
- Net income increased 43% to $403 million.
- Sales grew faster internationally (14%) than in the US (8%).
- Fluor completed strategic actions in 2001 to exit from non-core businesses and refocus fully on its core competencies of engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance. This allowed Fluor to concentrate resources on increasing opportunities in these areas.
- Earnings from continuing operations increased 23% to $143.0 million in 2001, despite difficult market conditions, indicating Fluor is achieving its goal of sustainable long-term earnings growth.
- While Fluor's stock price experienced volatility in 2001, the company remains well positioned for future growth due to its leading capabilities and experience, strong financial position, and expectation that the market for its services is in an early upcycle that will continue for 3-5 years.
Philippine Social Security System 2007 Annual ReportSSS Philippines
The annual report summarizes the Social Security System's (SSS) operations and financial performance for 2007, its 50th anniversary year. Key highlights include:
- Revenues increased 23.3% to PHP79.7 billion while benefit payments grew 15.5% to PHP67.6 billion.
- Assets increased 8.4% to PHP247.7 billion due to investment gains, while reserves grew 8% to PHP243 billion.
- The Chairman emphasizes the SSS's role in providing social protection for generations and its critical role in the economy and development through investments. He expresses pride in serving during the SSS's golden anniversary year and commitment to ensuring the fund's long-term sustainability.
This document summarizes Hormel Foods Corporation's strong financial performance in fiscal year 1999. Net earnings rose 17.3% to $163.4 million and earnings per share increased to $2.22. All core operating units contributed to sales growth of 3.0% to $3.357 billion. The company invested in expanding production capacities and new product lines that contributed to volume growth, including Always Tender pork products, fully cooked bacon, and Jennie-O turkey products. Hormel Foods adopted economic value added to further optimize performance and increase shareholder value.
The 2008 Annual Report summarizes Sherwin-Williams' financial performance in 2008. Net sales were $7.98 billion, a slight decrease from 2007. Net income declined 22.5% to $476.9 million due to asset impairment charges and rising input costs. Cash from operations increased to $876.2 million. The company continued investing in new stores, acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividends, and share repurchases. Challenging market conditions reduced sales and profits for the Paint Stores and Consumer groups. The Global Finishes Group grew sales but saw lower profits due to input costs. The company launched new products, expanded internationally, and initiated an EcoVision program.
Top hedge-funds_q4_2011_summary-Tyler Capital Group, tylercap.comJonathan Buffa
The document analyzes the holdings of the top 30 hedge funds in Q4 2011. Some key findings include:
- Paulson & Co. had the largest equity assets at $17.4B, followed by Lone Pine Capital and Icahn Associates.
- The top sectors by total holdings value were Consumer Discretionary, Technology, and Financials.
- Between Q3 and Q4 2011, the top hedge funds significantly increased positions in El Paso Corp, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Xerox, while significantly decreasing holdings of Genon Energy, News Corp, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.
Constellation Energy Group saw a difficult year in 2001 due to factors like the decline in power prices and collapse of Enron. The company cancelled plans to separate, terminated its relationship with Goldman Sachs, brought on a new CEO, cut costs, streamlined operations, and intensified risk management. While 2001 was tough, the company emerged stronger and is well positioned for growth going forward due to its generation assets, marketing expertise, and strong balance sheet. Financial highlights show earnings per share declined significantly year-over-year due to special costs recognized in the fourth quarter as the company monetized non-core assets and improved its balance sheet.
Whirlpool Corporation reported record financial results in 2005 despite unprecedented increases in material and oil costs. Net sales increased 8.3% to $14.3 billion and net earnings grew 3.9% to $422 million. Whirlpool successfully managed over $500 million in higher costs through accelerating new product innovation, increasing productivity, and maintaining cost controls. The company delivered a record number of new product innovations in 2005 to drive growth. Whirlpool's strategy focuses on building brand and customer loyalty through innovation, strong customer focus, and leadership in customer service and trade management.
This document summarizes Baxter International's financial performance for the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006. Some key points:
- Net sales increased 11% to $2.675 billion driven by growth in all business segments.
- Gross profit increased 20% and gross margin increased 3.6 percentage points to 47.3%.
- Net income increased 43% to $403 million.
- Sales grew faster internationally (14%) than in the US (8%).
- Fluor completed strategic actions in 2001 to exit from non-core businesses and refocus fully on its core competencies of engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance. This allowed Fluor to concentrate resources on increasing opportunities in these areas.
- Earnings from continuing operations increased 23% to $143.0 million in 2001, despite difficult market conditions, indicating Fluor is achieving its goal of sustainable long-term earnings growth.
- While Fluor's stock price experienced volatility in 2001, the company remains well positioned for future growth due to its leading capabilities and experience, strong financial position, and expectation that the market for its services is in an early upcycle that will continue for 3-5 years.
Philippine Social Security System 2007 Annual ReportSSS Philippines
The annual report summarizes the Social Security System's (SSS) operations and financial performance for 2007, its 50th anniversary year. Key highlights include:
- Revenues increased 23.3% to PHP79.7 billion while benefit payments grew 15.5% to PHP67.6 billion.
- Assets increased 8.4% to PHP247.7 billion due to investment gains, while reserves grew 8% to PHP243 billion.
- The Chairman emphasizes the SSS's role in providing social protection for generations and its critical role in the economy and development through investments. He expresses pride in serving during the SSS's golden anniversary year and commitment to ensuring the fund's long-term sustainability.
The document is the 2002 annual report for FedEx. It highlights that in fiscal year 2002:
- Revenues increased 5% to a record $20.6 billion.
- Net income increased 22% to a record $710 million.
- Diluted earnings per share increased 18% to a record $2.34.
The report discusses how FedEx executed well despite a sluggish economy by containing costs, matching resources to demand, and capitalizing on opportunities through its diversified business units. It expresses confidence that ongoing efforts to improve productivity and focus on customers will help increase performance as the economy recovers.
The 2010 annual report of the Social Security System summarizes their financial operations for the year. Revenues were PHP 107.1 billion, an increase of 12.4% from 2009, driven by contribution income growth of 9.6% and investment income growth of 21.2%. Expenditures were PHP 84.3 billion, up 6.5% over 2009. Assets grew 9.2% to PHP 297.6 billion and reserves increased 9% to PHP 289.1 billion.
This annual report summarizes WPS Resources Corporation's financial highlights for 2002. Key highlights include consolidated revenues of $1.6 billion for nonregulated operations and $1.05 billion for utility operations. Income available for common shareholders was $109.4 million, a 41% increase from 2001. Earnings per share increased 25% from 2001. The report also provides an overview of WPS Resources Corporation and its two main subsidiary utilities, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and Upper Peninsula Power Company.
Dole Food Company reported strong financial results in its 1999 Annual Report. Revenue exceeded $5 billion for the first time, up 14% from 1998. Net income was $49 million, though it would have been $68 million excluding special charges. Cash flow from operations remained strong at $308 million. The company focused on its core businesses of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, maintaining low costs, and investing in its people. It undertook various restructuring and cost-cutting measures following challenges like hurricanes and citrus freezes. Dole entered 2000 with renewed purpose to profitably grow its brands and enhance shareholder returns.
Parker is the world's leading manufacturer of motion and control technologies, providing precise engineered solutions across commercial, industrial, and aerospace markets. For fiscal year 1999, Parker reported record sales of $4.96 billion, income from operations of $538.7 million, and net income of $310.5 million, despite a softening in industrial demand. Parker is strategically diversified across industries and geographies, with no single customer accounting for more than 4% of sales, positioning it for continued global growth.
- Amerada Hess Corporation reported record net income of $1.2 billion in 2005, up from $970 million in 2004.
- Exploration and Production had significant progress in major field developments and grew proved reserves to 1.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
- Marketing and Refining benefited from strong refining margins and retail marketing experienced solid growth, with average gasoline volumes per station increasing 7% and convenience store revenue rising 4%.
Dole Food Company's annual report discusses its commitment to providing safe, high quality food products while protecting the environment. It highlights that Dole focuses on growing its core food businesses globally through expansion, joint ventures, and maximizing returns by downsizing non-profitable operations. The report also discusses Dole's efforts in nutrition education to encourage healthy lifestyles and consumption of fruits and vegetables.
In 1998, CVS experienced tremendous growth and accomplishments across key measures. CVS operated over 4,000 stores, the largest drugstore chain in America. CVS opened a record 382 new stores and remodeled 1,900 Revco stores. CVS acquired the Arbor drugstore chain, making it the market leader in Detroit. CVS filled more prescriptions than any other retailer in America and achieved sales growth of 11.1% to $15.3 billion.
Peak Energy Services Trust is an energy services company operating in western Canada and the United States. It provides drilling, production, oil sands, and water technology services. Peak has grown through 26 acquisitions since 1996 and expanded its U.S. operations. It has a diversified asset base of rental equipment and a strong balance sheet with $30 million in working capital and $194 million in tangible assets. Peak is pursuing growth in the recovering oil and gas industry.
Goodrich Corporation's 2004 annual report summarizes the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives. Sales increased 8% to $4.7 billion with net income per share up 68% to $1.43. The company achieved growth through a focus on balanced growth, leveraging the enterprise, and operational excellence. Goodrich secured major contracts for new aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 and is well positioned for continued growth in the aerospace and defense industry in 2005.
Dover's annual report outlines its consistent business philosophy of achieving and maintaining market leadership in every market it serves. The report discusses Dover's goals of perceiving customers' needs, providing better products/services than competitors, investing to maintain competitive advantages, and expecting a fair price. It emphasizes focusing on quality, innovation, service, and long-term orientation. Dover enhances leadership through acquisitions that strengthen existing markets or offer new ones. Intrinsic to Dover's success is decentralized management that gives autonomy to company presidents.
Ecolab is a leading global provider of cleaning, sanitizing, pest elimination, maintenance and repair products and services. It operates in over 40 countries directly and serves customers in over 100 countries total. Ecolab's common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE and Pacific Exchange. The document provides an overview of Ecolab's business descriptions, financial highlights for 2000-1999 including net sales, income from continuing operations, diluted income per share, and dividends declared per share. It also includes graphs showing trends in these financial metrics from 1996-2000.
Parker is a global company that provides motion and control technologies. It is focused on creating technological breakthroughs, serving diversified markets around the world, and achieving new financial goals. Parker reported increased net sales, income from operations, net income, and cash flows from operating activities from 1999 to 2000. The company is positioned for consistent double-digit growth through expanding in core markets and new growth areas around the world. Parker is developing new technologies to advance industries like manufacturing, communication, and biomedical science.
Anheuser-Busch reported financial results for 2005. Worldwide sales of Anheuser-Busch brands increased 4.4% to 121.9 million barrels. However, net income decreased 17.9% to $1.839 billion and earnings per share decreased 15.2% to $2.35 due to an 8.3% decrease in gross profit margin and a 22% decrease in operating income. Return on shareholders' equity also decreased substantially to 61.2% from 83.3% in 2004.
The annual report summarizes Dole Food Company's operations and financial performance in 1995. Some key points:
- Dole successfully separated its real estate and resorts business into a new publicly-traded company, Castle & Cooke, enhancing shareholder value.
- Dole's food business saw revenue grow 14% to $3.8 billion in 1995. Operating income increased 40% to $193 million due to improved performance across banana, vegetable, and pineapple operations.
- Dole expanded its value-added salad business in Europe and entered new joint ventures and acquisitions to grow in European markets.
- Financially, Dole paid down over $700 million in debt,
The document is FMC Technologies' 2003 Annual Report. Some key points:
- Revenues grew 11% to $2.3 billion in 2003, driven by a 17% increase in Energy Systems revenues. Earnings per share grew 18% to $1.13.
- Order backlog reached a record high of $1.26 billion, up 9% from 2002, driven by strong subsea orders. The subsea business saw 20% revenue growth.
- The company continued reducing debt, paying down $10 million in 2003 to end with net debt of $193 million.
- Investments were made in technology development and acquisitions to strengthen positions in subsea and other energy areas.
allstate Highlights & Chairman's Letter 2002finance7
The document provides an annual report from The Allstate Corporation for the year 2002. It summarizes the company's financial highlights for 2002, noting increases in revenues, total assets, and operating income compared to 2001. It also includes a message from the Chairman, Edward M. Liddy, who discusses Allstate's strategy, priorities, and accomplishments in 2002, including improved financial results, risk management actions, and business transformations to broaden offerings and customer base. He expresses confidence in Allstate's position and strategy for continued growth and profitability.
This annual report provides an overview of Erie Indemnity Company's financial performance and operations in 2006. Some key points:
- Net income decreased 11.7% to $204.0 million while net income per share fell 6.3% to $3.13. Management fee revenue increased slightly to $942.8 million.
- The company focused on balancing competitiveness with expense control, holding down non-commission expenses which rose 9.2% for the year.
- The Property and Casualty Group earned an adjusted statutory combined ratio of 89.4% and reported statutory combined ratio of 93.5%, generating underwriting gains of $13.4 million.
After a difficult 2002, Xcel Energy is focusing on its core regulated utility businesses to drive future performance. The company reported a net loss of $2.2 billion for 2002 due to issues with its investment in NRG Energy. Excluding NRG, Xcel Energy's pro forma earnings from its utility operations were $522 million. Looking ahead, Xcel Energy will concentrate on operating its utility assets efficiently and meeting customer and environmental commitments, as these businesses form the foundation for future value creation.
Xcel Energy had a difficult 2002 due to challenges faced by the entire energy industry and issues specific to NRG Energy, its subsidiary. Core utility operations performed well but earnings were reduced by market conditions and an $3.5 billion loss from NRG. Looking forward, Xcel Energy will focus on its strong core utility businesses and improving its financial position by resolving the NRG restructuring and pursuing top performance.
The document is Lowe's annual report for 2003. It discusses Lowe's strong financial performance in 2003, with sales increasing 18.1% to $30.8 billion and net earnings growing 27.6% compared to 2002. Lowe's served over 520 million customers in 2003 and opened 130 new stores. The report expresses confidence that demographic and housing market trends will continue to drive growth in home improvement spending.
This document provides supplemental information for investors regarding Monsanto Company, including forward-looking statements and selected financial highlights from 2005-2008. Key points include that Monsanto is the world's leading agriculture company focused on seeds and traits, with 2008 net sales of $11.3 billion. Financial highlights show significant growth in net income, earnings per share, EBIT, and free cash flow over the period. The document also provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP earnings per share and notes that approximately half of Monsanto's 2008 net sales came from North America.
The document is the 2002 annual report for FedEx. It highlights that in fiscal year 2002:
- Revenues increased 5% to a record $20.6 billion.
- Net income increased 22% to a record $710 million.
- Diluted earnings per share increased 18% to a record $2.34.
The report discusses how FedEx executed well despite a sluggish economy by containing costs, matching resources to demand, and capitalizing on opportunities through its diversified business units. It expresses confidence that ongoing efforts to improve productivity and focus on customers will help increase performance as the economy recovers.
The 2010 annual report of the Social Security System summarizes their financial operations for the year. Revenues were PHP 107.1 billion, an increase of 12.4% from 2009, driven by contribution income growth of 9.6% and investment income growth of 21.2%. Expenditures were PHP 84.3 billion, up 6.5% over 2009. Assets grew 9.2% to PHP 297.6 billion and reserves increased 9% to PHP 289.1 billion.
This annual report summarizes WPS Resources Corporation's financial highlights for 2002. Key highlights include consolidated revenues of $1.6 billion for nonregulated operations and $1.05 billion for utility operations. Income available for common shareholders was $109.4 million, a 41% increase from 2001. Earnings per share increased 25% from 2001. The report also provides an overview of WPS Resources Corporation and its two main subsidiary utilities, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and Upper Peninsula Power Company.
Dole Food Company reported strong financial results in its 1999 Annual Report. Revenue exceeded $5 billion for the first time, up 14% from 1998. Net income was $49 million, though it would have been $68 million excluding special charges. Cash flow from operations remained strong at $308 million. The company focused on its core businesses of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, maintaining low costs, and investing in its people. It undertook various restructuring and cost-cutting measures following challenges like hurricanes and citrus freezes. Dole entered 2000 with renewed purpose to profitably grow its brands and enhance shareholder returns.
Parker is the world's leading manufacturer of motion and control technologies, providing precise engineered solutions across commercial, industrial, and aerospace markets. For fiscal year 1999, Parker reported record sales of $4.96 billion, income from operations of $538.7 million, and net income of $310.5 million, despite a softening in industrial demand. Parker is strategically diversified across industries and geographies, with no single customer accounting for more than 4% of sales, positioning it for continued global growth.
- Amerada Hess Corporation reported record net income of $1.2 billion in 2005, up from $970 million in 2004.
- Exploration and Production had significant progress in major field developments and grew proved reserves to 1.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
- Marketing and Refining benefited from strong refining margins and retail marketing experienced solid growth, with average gasoline volumes per station increasing 7% and convenience store revenue rising 4%.
Dole Food Company's annual report discusses its commitment to providing safe, high quality food products while protecting the environment. It highlights that Dole focuses on growing its core food businesses globally through expansion, joint ventures, and maximizing returns by downsizing non-profitable operations. The report also discusses Dole's efforts in nutrition education to encourage healthy lifestyles and consumption of fruits and vegetables.
In 1998, CVS experienced tremendous growth and accomplishments across key measures. CVS operated over 4,000 stores, the largest drugstore chain in America. CVS opened a record 382 new stores and remodeled 1,900 Revco stores. CVS acquired the Arbor drugstore chain, making it the market leader in Detroit. CVS filled more prescriptions than any other retailer in America and achieved sales growth of 11.1% to $15.3 billion.
Peak Energy Services Trust is an energy services company operating in western Canada and the United States. It provides drilling, production, oil sands, and water technology services. Peak has grown through 26 acquisitions since 1996 and expanded its U.S. operations. It has a diversified asset base of rental equipment and a strong balance sheet with $30 million in working capital and $194 million in tangible assets. Peak is pursuing growth in the recovering oil and gas industry.
Goodrich Corporation's 2004 annual report summarizes the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives. Sales increased 8% to $4.7 billion with net income per share up 68% to $1.43. The company achieved growth through a focus on balanced growth, leveraging the enterprise, and operational excellence. Goodrich secured major contracts for new aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 and is well positioned for continued growth in the aerospace and defense industry in 2005.
Dover's annual report outlines its consistent business philosophy of achieving and maintaining market leadership in every market it serves. The report discusses Dover's goals of perceiving customers' needs, providing better products/services than competitors, investing to maintain competitive advantages, and expecting a fair price. It emphasizes focusing on quality, innovation, service, and long-term orientation. Dover enhances leadership through acquisitions that strengthen existing markets or offer new ones. Intrinsic to Dover's success is decentralized management that gives autonomy to company presidents.
Ecolab is a leading global provider of cleaning, sanitizing, pest elimination, maintenance and repair products and services. It operates in over 40 countries directly and serves customers in over 100 countries total. Ecolab's common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE and Pacific Exchange. The document provides an overview of Ecolab's business descriptions, financial highlights for 2000-1999 including net sales, income from continuing operations, diluted income per share, and dividends declared per share. It also includes graphs showing trends in these financial metrics from 1996-2000.
Parker is a global company that provides motion and control technologies. It is focused on creating technological breakthroughs, serving diversified markets around the world, and achieving new financial goals. Parker reported increased net sales, income from operations, net income, and cash flows from operating activities from 1999 to 2000. The company is positioned for consistent double-digit growth through expanding in core markets and new growth areas around the world. Parker is developing new technologies to advance industries like manufacturing, communication, and biomedical science.
Anheuser-Busch reported financial results for 2005. Worldwide sales of Anheuser-Busch brands increased 4.4% to 121.9 million barrels. However, net income decreased 17.9% to $1.839 billion and earnings per share decreased 15.2% to $2.35 due to an 8.3% decrease in gross profit margin and a 22% decrease in operating income. Return on shareholders' equity also decreased substantially to 61.2% from 83.3% in 2004.
The annual report summarizes Dole Food Company's operations and financial performance in 1995. Some key points:
- Dole successfully separated its real estate and resorts business into a new publicly-traded company, Castle & Cooke, enhancing shareholder value.
- Dole's food business saw revenue grow 14% to $3.8 billion in 1995. Operating income increased 40% to $193 million due to improved performance across banana, vegetable, and pineapple operations.
- Dole expanded its value-added salad business in Europe and entered new joint ventures and acquisitions to grow in European markets.
- Financially, Dole paid down over $700 million in debt,
The document is FMC Technologies' 2003 Annual Report. Some key points:
- Revenues grew 11% to $2.3 billion in 2003, driven by a 17% increase in Energy Systems revenues. Earnings per share grew 18% to $1.13.
- Order backlog reached a record high of $1.26 billion, up 9% from 2002, driven by strong subsea orders. The subsea business saw 20% revenue growth.
- The company continued reducing debt, paying down $10 million in 2003 to end with net debt of $193 million.
- Investments were made in technology development and acquisitions to strengthen positions in subsea and other energy areas.
allstate Highlights & Chairman's Letter 2002finance7
The document provides an annual report from The Allstate Corporation for the year 2002. It summarizes the company's financial highlights for 2002, noting increases in revenues, total assets, and operating income compared to 2001. It also includes a message from the Chairman, Edward M. Liddy, who discusses Allstate's strategy, priorities, and accomplishments in 2002, including improved financial results, risk management actions, and business transformations to broaden offerings and customer base. He expresses confidence in Allstate's position and strategy for continued growth and profitability.
This annual report provides an overview of Erie Indemnity Company's financial performance and operations in 2006. Some key points:
- Net income decreased 11.7% to $204.0 million while net income per share fell 6.3% to $3.13. Management fee revenue increased slightly to $942.8 million.
- The company focused on balancing competitiveness with expense control, holding down non-commission expenses which rose 9.2% for the year.
- The Property and Casualty Group earned an adjusted statutory combined ratio of 89.4% and reported statutory combined ratio of 93.5%, generating underwriting gains of $13.4 million.
After a difficult 2002, Xcel Energy is focusing on its core regulated utility businesses to drive future performance. The company reported a net loss of $2.2 billion for 2002 due to issues with its investment in NRG Energy. Excluding NRG, Xcel Energy's pro forma earnings from its utility operations were $522 million. Looking ahead, Xcel Energy will concentrate on operating its utility assets efficiently and meeting customer and environmental commitments, as these businesses form the foundation for future value creation.
Xcel Energy had a difficult 2002 due to challenges faced by the entire energy industry and issues specific to NRG Energy, its subsidiary. Core utility operations performed well but earnings were reduced by market conditions and an $3.5 billion loss from NRG. Looking forward, Xcel Energy will focus on its strong core utility businesses and improving its financial position by resolving the NRG restructuring and pursuing top performance.
The document is Lowe's annual report for 2003. It discusses Lowe's strong financial performance in 2003, with sales increasing 18.1% to $30.8 billion and net earnings growing 27.6% compared to 2002. Lowe's served over 520 million customers in 2003 and opened 130 new stores. The report expresses confidence that demographic and housing market trends will continue to drive growth in home improvement spending.
This document provides supplemental information for investors regarding Monsanto Company, including forward-looking statements and selected financial highlights from 2005-2008. Key points include that Monsanto is the world's leading agriculture company focused on seeds and traits, with 2008 net sales of $11.3 billion. Financial highlights show significant growth in net income, earnings per share, EBIT, and free cash flow over the period. The document also provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP earnings per share and notes that approximately half of Monsanto's 2008 net sales came from North America.
This document provides supplemental information for investors regarding Monsanto Company, including forward-looking statements and selected financial highlights from 2005-2008. Key points include that Monsanto is the world's leading agriculture company focused on seeds and traits, with 2008 net sales of $11.3 billion, net income of $2 billion, and diluted earnings per share of $3.62. The document also provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP earnings measures and notes that over half of Monsanto's 2008 net sales came from North America.
Monsanto's corn seeds and traits generated 56% of sales and 62% of gross profit in 2008. Key corn products include DEKALB hybrid seeds and popular biotech traits such as YieldGard Corn Borer, Roundup Ready Corn 2, and YieldGard Rootworm. These traits help control pests and weeds and have seen strong adoption rates in major markets like the US, Brazil, and Argentina. Looking ahead, newer "triple stack" products that combine multiple traits are gaining traction.
Monsanto's corn seeds and traits generated 56% of sales and 62% of gross profit in 2008. Key products include DEKALB hybrid corn seed, Roundup Ready corn traits which provide herbicide tolerance, and YieldGard traits which provide insect protection. YieldGard traits have been adopted on over 100 million acres since 1997 and reduce the need for insecticide applications. Roundup Ready traits have been adopted on over 150 million acres since 1998 and simplify weed control. New triple-stack traits combine herbicide tolerance and insect protection.
Monsanto's corn seeds and traits generated 56% of sales and 62% of gross profit in 2008. Key products include DEKALB hybrid corn seed, Roundup Ready corn traits which provide herbicide tolerance, and YieldGard traits which provide insect protection. YieldGard traits have been adopted on over 100 million acres since 1997 and reduce the need for insecticide applications. Roundup Ready traits have been adopted on over 150 million acres since 1998 and simplify weed control. New triple-stack traits combine herbicide tolerance and insect protection.
This document provides supplemental information for investors regarding Monsanto Company, including forward-looking statements and key financial highlights from 2005-2008. It summarizes that Monsanto is a leading global agriculture company focused on seeds and traits, with 2008 net sales of $11.4 billion, net income of $2 billion, and diluted earnings per share of $3.62. Approximately 54% of Monsanto's 2008 net sales came from North America.
This document summarizes Interpublic's 2001 annual report. It saw challenging economic conditions that year due to a recession in the US exacerbated by 9/11. Revenue declined 6% to $6.7 billion and net income declined significantly. However, excluding restructuring costs, pro forma net income was $359.2 million. The Chairman notes 2001 was a transition year where they substantially upgraded financial disciplines and infrastructure to better serve clients.
This document provides an overview of Interpublic and its performance in 2001, a challenging year marked by an economic downturn.
The annual report summarizes Interpublic's financial results, including a 6% decline in revenue to $6.7 billion and a net loss of $505.3 million. Excluding restructuring and other charges, pro forma net income was $359.2 million.
It describes steps taken by Interpublic in 2001 to improve its integrated marketing offering and streamline operations, including reorganizing its agencies into four groups and acquiring True North Communications. The chairman expresses confidence that these changes have strengthened Interpublic's position for future growth despite current economic conditions.
1. Group 1 Automotive had another record year in 2000, with revenues growing 43% to over $3.5 billion and net income increasing 21% to $40.8 million. Their business model of decentralized dealership operations and consolidated corporate functions has driven strong financial performance.
2. Their acquisition strategy focuses on building regional platform operations through large, multi-franchise dealerships, and supplementing these with smaller "tuck-in" acquisitions. Acquisitions create synergies through cost reductions from consolidated functions and revenue enhancements from products like finance and insurance.
3. While new vehicle sales are expected to slow in 2001, Group
- Total revenues for the company increased to $12.8 billion in 2007 from $11.5 billion in 2006.
- Income from continuing operations increased to $1.309 billion in 2007 from $1.258 billion in 2006.
- Net income and earnings per share both increased from 2006 to 2007.
The Sherwin-Williams Company 2002 Annual Report summarizes the company's financial performance for the year. It discusses the company's four business segments: Paint Stores (63.7% of sales), Consumer (22.7% of sales), Automotive Finishes (8.8% of sales), and International Coatings (4.7% of sales). It also highlights that net sales were $5.18 billion for 2002, income before accounting changes was $310.7 million, and net income was $127.6 million. The report indicates Sherwin-Williams has been a leading force in the coatings industry for 137 years.
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Xcel Energy Inc. is a major U.S. electric and natural gas company, with annual revenues of $8 billion. Based in Minneapolis,
Minn., Xcel Energy operates in 11 Western and Midwestern states.* The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of
energy-related products and services to 3.3 million electricity customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers. In terms of
customers, Xcel Energy is the fourth-largest combination electric and natural gas company in the nation.
* When the sale of Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power is final, Xcel Energy will operate in 10 states.
earnings per share
highlights XCEL ENERGY
FINANCIAL
dollars per share (diluted)
2003 2002
$ 1.50
Earnings per common share – diluted $ (5.77) 2.30 1.68 -5.77 1.37 1.50 1.23
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$ 0.27
Discontinued operations $ (7.14)
$ 1.23
Earnings per common share – diluted $ 1.37
2.00
before discontinued operations
$ 0.75
Dividends annualized $ 0.75 1.00
$ 16.98
Stock price (close) $ 11.00
$ 20,205
Assets (millions) $ 29,436 0.00
$ 12.95
Book value per common share $ 11.70
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forward-looking statements. For a discussion of factors that could affect operating results, please see -2.00
the Management’s Discussion and Analysis on page 18.
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Letter to shareholders ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
On track for the future....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Management’s discussion and analysis .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Consolidated financial statements .................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Notes to consolidated financial statements ....................................................................................................................................................... 49
Shareholder information .................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Xcel Energy directors and principal officers ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
Xcel Energy’s Wescott gas plant in Minnesota
ON THE COVER:
3. Employee Jerry Marquette at Xcel Energy’s Sherco
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coal-fired plant in Minnesota
XCEL ENERGY 2003 ANNUAL REPORT 1
4. Chairman and CEO Wayne H. Brunetti at the
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Colorado Green wind farm near Lamar, Colo.
2 XCEL ENERGY 2003 ANNUAL REPORT
5. DEAR shareholders
Xcel Energy is back on track. Although 2003 was a CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
challenging year, we stayed focused on our priorities. We Another strong focus in 2003 was on the important issue
achieved major milestones and established a strategy for of corporate governance, which became a national topic of
the future that significantly strengthens our core businesses discussion when Congress passed the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley
and enhances our long-term ability to provide shareholders Act and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) issued new
with an attractive total return. rules. Long before corporate governance was front-page news,
Xcel Energy had strict corporate governance rules in place
It’s an exciting strategy we call Building the Core, and it
and had achieved most of the actions that are now required.
promises to limit our dependence on outside markets, reduce
In 2003, Xcel Energy’s board of directors and its committees
energy price volatility and increase our ability to grow earnings.
reviewed and revised their existing charters to ensure full
compliance with the new requirements.
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Our board, for example, already meets the NYSE director
Before we look ahead, however, let’s review 2003 accom-
independence standards. With the exception of me, all
plishments, starting with financial results.
directors in 2003 were from outside the company and met
In 2003, Xcel Energy met its earnings expectations. Income the board’s criteria for independence. The audit; governance,
from continuing operations was $510 million, or $1.23 per compensation and nominating; finance; and operations and
share. In 2002, income from continuing operations was nuclear committees are composed entirely of independent
$528 million, or $1.37 per share. The difference was due directors. The board has conducted an annual self-assessment
primarily to higher operating and maintenance costs in for years.
2003, less favorable weather and the dilutive effect of more
At every board meeting, executive sessions are chaired by a
shares outstanding.
presiding independent director, a responsibility that is rotated
Total earnings for 2003 were $622 million, or $1.50 per share. among committee chairs. The presiding independent director
Those results reflect the divestiture and closure of several works with me in developing the agenda for each board
businesses, which are treated as discontinued operations. In meeting. The board has guidelines that define term limits,
2002, total earnings were a net loss of $2.2 billion, or $5.77 stock ownership, performance and other standards.
per share, reflecting losses incurred from NRG Energy.
Executive compensation is another matter of corporate
In addition to meeting our earnings target, we refinanced governance. The board’s governance, compensation and
$1.7 billion of debt at lower interest rates in 2003, saving nominating committee administers Xcel Energy’s com-
$20 million a year in interest. pensation policies and programs, including executive
compensation. According to the committee’s charter,
We also delivered on our promise to cut our ties to NRG
executive compensation – including my own – is based
Energy. NRG emerged from bankruptcy in December, and
on the ability to meet corporate goals and objectives.
we no longer have an ownership stake in the company. In a
settlement agreement with NRG’s creditors, we agreed to pay Xcel Energy’s board members are actively engaged in every
$752 million and, in return, received releases of all potential major decision we make. Each year, they participate in
claims against the company. We will receive approximately strategic planning and meet regularly to make important
$1.1 billion in tax credits related to the NRG bankruptcy decisions. They ask tough questions, think independently
and disposition. and hold management accountable for performance. Just as
important, they bring a wide variety of expertise to the table,
including extensive knowledge of public policy, legal, financial
and customer service issues. And they are strongly committed
to our shareholders.
XCEL ENERGY 2003 ANNUAL REPORT 3
6. We also have a code of conduct in place for Xcel Energy A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
employees and directors. All employees are required to Thanks to the diligent and resourceful work of our employees,
complete code of conduct training, which emphasizes 2003 was a year of many accomplishments. One of the
that they are responsible for ensuring honest and ethical most significant was gaining approval from the Minnesota
behavior. Employees understand that they must report any Legislature to construct additional storage for spent nuclear
suspected illegal or unethical business practices to corporate fuel at our Prairie Island plant. The legislation enables the
management, corporate security or a compliance hotline plant’s two units to operate through their current licenses,
that protects their identity. Xcel Energy’s code of conduct and which expire in 2013 and 2014. The decision also allows us
other governance materials are published on our Web site. to consider life extension for both the Prairie Island and
Monticello nuclear plants. Most important, keeping Prairie
Island operating will keep customer costs reasonable.
AGGRESSIVE COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Xcel Energy is equally and aggressively committed to
Xcel Energy also achieved a number of operational successes:
environmental protection. Few – if any – utilities are as
– Our Sherco, Tolk and Comanche coal-fired plants set
proactive in this area. We use environmental compliance as
generating records.
a starting point and then voluntarily go above and beyond.
– Safety performance improved in many areas, with the
company exceeding its overall corporate safety goal.
Xcel Energy has the largest voluntary emission-reduction
– The Prairie Island and Monticello nuclear plants main-
program in the nation, which will help us achieve our
tained the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC)
recently established goal to reduce emissions of carbon
highest rating for operational excellence and are in a
dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas. By 2012, Xcel Energy
category reserved for facilities that have earned the NRC’s
will reduce CO2 intensity, which refers to pounds of
highest level of confidence. Prairie Island also set a new
CO2 emitted per megawatt-hour, from our energy supply
operating record, with a consecutive run of 559 days.
portfolio by 7 percent from 2003 levels. From 2003 to
2009, the company will reduce total CO2 emissions by a
cumulative total of 12 million tons. BUILDING THE CORE
With operational excellence as a foundation, Xcel Energy
Our efforts already are making a major impact. The emission-
is in a strong position to execute its strategy for the future.
reduction program in Denver completed its first full year of
As I mentioned, we call our strategy Building the Core, and
operation in 2003. That program is reducing sulfur dioxide
it pours all of our strength and resources into our core
(SO2) emissions by about 22,500 tons annually and nitrogen
utility businesses.
oxide (NOX) by 2,500 tons annually. In Minnesota, regulators
approved a similar plan to convert two plants to natural gas We began executing the strategy in 2003 by discontinuing
and refurbish a third plant with advanced emission-control several non-core businesses. In addition to severing our ties
equipment. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty praised the project to NRG Energy, we sold Black Mountain Gas and Viking
as the biggest air-emissions reduction in Minnesota history. Gas Transmission Company. We are exiting our e prime
natural gas trading operations and are looking to sell Xcel
Looking at the issue another way, Xcel Energy’s fossil fuel
International, which has operations in Argentina. Early in
generation has increased by more than 12 percent since 1997,
2004, we announced the sale of Cheyenne Light, Fuel &
while the rate of SO2 emissions decreased by 21 percent and
Power (CLFP) to Black Hills Corp. CLFP was an integral
the rate of NOX emissions decreased by 18 percent.
part of our system for many years, but we didn’t have a
presence significant enough in the state of Wyoming to
Xcel Energy is a leading provider of wind energy, with 829
justify keeping the company in light of our strategy.
megawatts of wind power capacity on our system at the end
of 2003. We also operate the largest voluntary wind energy
Xcel Energy is entirely focused on its core utility businesses,
program in the country. Called Windsource, the program
and we will direct our efforts toward continuously
allows customers to support the development of wind power
improving them.
by paying a slightly higher price for electricity.
Customer service and reliability are good examples. We have
Xcel Energy is a leader in the use of renewable energy. In
significant efforts under way to strengthen customer service
addition to wind, our renewable energy portfolio includes
with state-of-the-art technology, including a customer billing
hydropower, landfill methane gas and refuse-derived fuel to
system and outage management system. We plan to target
generate electricity. We also have a long-standing program
specific areas to improve the reliability of our system and be
to help customers conserve energy. Those efforts, together
a first-quartile performer.
with our initiative in doing more than is required, add up
to environmental leadership.
4 XCEL ENERGY 2003 ANNUAL REPORT
7. Going forward, Xcel Energy faces significant issues that ability to improve the reliability of the nation’s transmission
our Building the Core strategy addresses. One of the most system, enhance renewable sources, fund low-income home
pressing is our ability to meet customers’ growing demand energy assistance and eliminate outdated regulation such as
for electricity. To ensure that our Upper Midwest customers the Public Utility Holding Company Act.
have adequate power on the hottest days, we’ve proposed
A comprehensive environmental policy would give us the
investing $164 million for new natural-gas-fired peaking
clarity and flexibility we need to remain an environmental
units in Minnesota and South Dakota. Those units would
leader. In terms of environmental legislation, we favor the
operate during times of peak demand for electricity.
Clear Skies Act, which greatly streamlines hundreds of
In Minnesota, our emission-reduction effort will add at least overlapping environmental rules and regulations, while
300 megawatts to our generating portfolio. That project will giving utilities the ability to determine the best way to meet
cost about $1 billion. those requirements.
In Colorado, we are proposing to build and operate a 750- In June, I will become chairman of the Edison Electric
megawatt coal-fired generating unit, which would serve as a Institute, an association for shareholder-owned electric
base-load – or continuous – source of generation. If approved utilities. Our focus will largely be on these two important
by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, the unit, priorities. I look forward to the assignment because energy
which would be located at our Comanche coal-fired facility and environmental policies greatly affect our industry and
near Pueblo, would cost about $1.3 billion and could begin Xcel Energy.
producing electricity by late 2009. Adding a coal-fired unit
With a clear vision for the future, we are eager to move
to our generating portfolio would help us mitigate the effect
forward with our strategy. Helping me lead that effort will
of high and volatile natural gas prices and help us meet
be Dick Kelly, who became president and chief operating
Colorado’s growing energy needs.
officer in 2003. Previously vice president and chief financial
Building new generation instead of buying power positions officer, Dick was instrumental in guiding Xcel Energy
us well for the future. It helps us reduce energy price volatility through a long series of financial challenges in connection
while lessening our dependence on outside markets. with the NRG bankruptcy. During that difficult time, he
earned the respect of investors, the financial community
Most significant to shareholders, owning new generation and regulators. With 36 years in the energy business, Dick
should add to our earnings growth capabilities, which – when brings invaluable experience to his position.
combined with our dividend yield – will provide an attractive
total return. And that leads us to the topic of dividends. Pending shareholder approval, Dick also will join our board
of directors this year, along with Richard H. Anderson, chief
I understand how important the dividend is to you. The executive officer (CEO) of Northwest Airlines, Inc., and
board will evaluate our dividend policy later this year, and Ralph R. Peterson, chairman, president and CEO of CH2M
our ultimate policy will consider: Hill Companies, Ltd., a global project delivery company.
– cash generation from utility operations; Anderson and Peterson will replace retiring board members
– capital investment in our utility businesses; Rodney E. Slifer, a partner with Slifer, Smith & Frampton,
– providing shareholders with a reasonable return on their and Allan L. Schuman, chairman and CEO of Ecolab, Inc.
investment; and We sincerely thank Rod and Al for their years of service, and
– the impact on our capital structure and our credit ratings. look forward to working with our new board members, who
will bring a wealth of talent and experience to the board.
In other words, we will balance our dividend policy with
the opportunity to invest in the core utility businesses to Thank you for the trust and support you have shown us
maximize value for you. through a year filled with challenges. We hope you feel as
optimistic as we do that Xcel Energy is on track.
THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL ISSUES
A strong corporate strategy addresses only part of the challenge
Sincerely,
for Xcel Energy. There are wider issues that greatly affect our
company and our industry. Two in particular come to mind.
One is the need for a national energy policy and the other is
the need for a comprehensive environmental policy.
For more than 10 years, Congress has been crafting a Wayne H. Brunetti
national energy policy. The need is obvious. A national Chairman and CEO
energy policy would provide many benefits, including the
XCEL ENERGY 2003 ANNUAL REPORT 5
8. A coal train pulls out of Xcel Energy’s Sherco plant.
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for the future
ON TRACK
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9. XCEL ENERGY HAS A STRONG FOUNDATION AND
A PROMISING FUTURE.
With a clear purpose and strong foundation, Xcel service territory, we can balance our business risks, lessen
Energy is on track for the future. Our employees are our exposure to public policy decisions, moderate the
focused on the fundamentals of providing safe, reliable effects of weather and be less dependent on a particular
energy. We power the essentials of life, as we say in our customer, regional economy or metropolitan area for
corporate vision statement. We’re proud of that calling our success.
and recognize its importance.
Our energy portfolio is equally diverse. Xcel Energy
Competitively priced energy produced in an environ- relies on a balanced portfolio of generating sources,
mentally sound manner is essential to a region’s social including coal, nuclear, natural gas, oil and renewable
and economic health. It contributes to quality of life sources. That balance ensures reliability and enables
and security. It enables communities to grow and people us to keep energy prices competitive.
to flourish.
Xcel Energy also has a valuable and diverse asset base
Xcel Energy is fortunate to operate in a thriving service that includes power plants, electric transmission and
territory, which is one of the company’s fundamental distribution lines and natural gas lines. Most important,
strengths. Even in a weak economy, Xcel Energy’s service our employees operate those assets well. They understand
territory is relatively strong, with an unemployment rate the complexities of the energy business, have years of
lower than the national average and a growing population. experience, work hard and are truly committed to
customers.
Because Xcel Energy’s operations span a number of states,
we benefit from diversity in many forms, including
economic, geographic and regulatory. With a diverse
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10. Xcel Energy buys power from the Colorado Green
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wind farm, which includes 108 wind turbines capable of
producing up to 162 megawatts of electricity.
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11. the environment
PROTECTING
One of Xcel Energy’s greatest strengths is its commitment Xcel Energy’s portfolio of renewable energy sources
to environmental protection. We devote considerable is another indication of the company’s environmental
resources to maintaining the delicate balance between leadership. With 829 megawatts of wind power capacity
meeting customers’ energy needs and protecting the at the end of 2003, Xcel Energy is a leading provider of
environment. wind energy. That power comes from purchase agreements
with facilities in Minnesota, Colorado, New Mexico,
While regulatory compliance is the foundation of our Wyoming and Texas, and from our own turbines. Our
effort – and no small task – we voluntarily go above and goal is to deliver an additional 154 megawatts of wind
beyond the requirements to achieve real environmental energy by the end of 2004.
leadership.
For example, Xcel Energy recently established a goal to
wind generation
reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse XCEL ENERGY
gas. From 2003 to 2009, the company will reduce CO2 in megawatts
emissions by a cumulative total of 12 million tons. By
2012, the company will reduce CO2 intensity, which 900
refers to pounds of CO2 emitted per megawatt-hour,
829
from our energy supply portfolio by 7 percent from
800
2003 levels. We will achieve those objectives in part
through our voluntary emission-reduction effort, which
is the largest in the nation.
700
While all of the power plants in the program met
state and federal air-quality requirements, the company
600
proposed either converting coal-fired plants to natural
gas or installing advanced emission-control equipment.
In Minnesota, the program will significantly reduce 500 478
469
emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and mercury,
while increasing generating capacity. In Colorado, the
program achieved its target reductions in its first full 400
year of operation. 348
316
In addition to our voluntary emission-reduction program, 300
we will meet our emission-reduction objectives by seeking
to increase the amount of renewable energy on our system,
adding cleaner coal-fired and natural gas generation, 200
continuing to operate our non-emitting nuclear and
138
hydro facilities and offering our customers energy
100
efficiency options.
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12. More than 36,000 customers have signed up for our cameras that enable visitors to the Xcel Energy Web site
Windsource program, which allows customers to support to watch the birds raise their young. In addition, Xcel
the development of wind energy by paying a slightly higher Energy was the first electric utility to approach the U.S.
energy bill. The program, which is offered to customers in Fish and Wildlife Service and sign a memorandum of
Colorado, New Mexico and Minnesota, is the largest understanding to explore ways to reduce bird injuries and
voluntary wind energy program in the country. deaths associated with electrical lines.
To protect precious resources, Xcel Energy was a pioneer Our respect for the communities we serve is a compelling
in the development of using wastewater for cooling and reason to protect the environment. We regard those
other purposes at our power plants. We reuse portions of communities as environmental partners and provide
our own plant water, such as water from cooling towers, funding for nonprofit community projects such as river
and we purchase and re-treat municipal wastewater from cleanups and park improvements. Xcel Energy also
nearby communities for use at many of our facilities. invests up to $25 million annually in a renewable
energy development fund, which awards grants to
Because Xcel Energy power plant sites provide open develop renewable energy generators and to conduct
space and habitat for a variety of wildlife, the company research into renewable development technologies.
has initiated many efforts over the years to protect those
animals. For example, we attached nesting boxes to the
plant stacks of many of our facilities for peregrine falcons,
owls and eagles. Some of those nesting boxes include
generation compared with emission reductions
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Since 1997, Xcel
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7.0
76,000
Energy’s fossil fuel genera-
tion has increased by more 74,000
gigawatt-hours generated by fossil fuel units *
than 12 percent, while
the rate of sulfur dioxide 6.50
72,000
emissions decreased by
70,000
21 percent and the rate of
pounds per megawatt-hour
nitrogen oxide emissions
68,000 6.0
decreased by 18 percent.
66,000
64,000 5.50
62,000
60,000 5.0
58,000
4.5
56,000
54,000
52,000 4.0
97 98 99 00 01 02 03
sulfur dioxide emissions nitrogen oxide emissions gigawatt-hours
* Fossil generation monitored by the EPA Emission Tracking System.
Peregrine falcons, owls and eagles raise their
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young in nesting boxes attached to the stacks of many
Xcel Energy power plants.
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14. XCEL ENERGY IS FOCUSED ON ITS CORE
UTILITY BUSINESSES.
A reliable transmission system is an important
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part of Xcel Energy’s core utility businesses.
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15. in our core businesses
INVESTING
Because we no longer believe that the energy industry To keep our existing generation viable, Xcel Energy has
will be the deregulated entity we once envisioned, we are initiated a $132 million capital improvement project to
focusing our energy on strengthening our core businesses replace steam generators at unit 1 of our Prairie Island
to succeed as an integrated utility. As always, Xcel Energy’s nuclear plant. The original steam generators provided more
challenge is to meet customers’ growing energy needs in a than 30 years of service but now require replacement. Crews
cost-effective way. Our most recent forecasts indicate that will replace the generators during an extended refueling
over the next decade, Xcel Energy will need significant new outage this fall.
sources of electric generation not currently owned or under
Delivering electricity is just as important as generating it,
contract to the company.
and we have a number of major transmission line projects
To help meet that demand, we are seeking authorization for under way. In Southwestern Minnesota, we reached several
a $100 million project to add two combustion turbines at milestones in a $160 million project to upgrade the region’s
our Blue Lake peaking plant and a $64 million project to transmission system, which will help us deliver power from
add one turbine at our Angus Anson peaking plant. Each of the growing wind generation industry in the Buffalo Ridge
the three turbines would be fired by natural gas and have a area of the state. By the end of this year, we should complete
summer capacity of about 160 megawatts. Peaking plants a $166 million project to construct a 345-kilovolt line from
are used when the demand for electricity exceeds the Amarillo, Texas, to Lamar, Colo. The line, which has been
capability of lower-cost, base-load plants, which operate under construction for four years, will provide a strong link
around the clock. between our operations in Texas and Colorado and improve
overall reliability. Every Xcel Energy jurisdiction has many
We also see a potential need for new base-load generation, smaller transmission projects in the works, also for the
and recently proposed building and operating a 750- purpose of improving reliability.
megawatt coal-fired generating unit in Colorado at our
existing Comanche coal-fired facility. If approved, the unit
would cost about $1.3 billion and could begin producing
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16. for our customers
WORKING
Customer care is a top priority at Xcel Energy and has The heart of Xcel Energy’s customer care effort, however,
many components. One of the most essential is our is our work to help customers conserve energy and manage
work to ensure reliability. Xcel Energy makes significant its use. In 2003, we helped our customers conserve 285
annual investments in reliability projects and devotes gigawatt-hours of electricity, the equivalent amount
many labor hours to those tasks. In fact, almost every of electricity used by 38,000 homes in one year. In
maintenance, construction or replacement activity in Minnesota, customers conserved the equivalent amount
every part of the business – from energy supply to energy of natural gas normally used by 8,900 homes.
delivery – is devoted to ensuring reliability.
Our energy conservation efforts were recognized in 2003
Communicating with customers is another important when several of our programs received awards from the
element of customer care. Those communication efforts American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. In
include improving the kind of detail we are able to addition, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency awarded
give customers about outages or notifying them about Xcel Energy its Excellence in Housing Design Award for
reliability projects we’re planning in their neighborhoods. the company’s support of the Jackson Street Village
Our goal is to be proactive. We launched an information Townhome housing development, affordable housing
campaign in the fall of 2003, for example, to let customers that includes state-of-the-art energy-efficiency features.
know about the probability of higher natural gas prices
during the 2003-2004 heating season and the preventa-
tive measures they could take to lessen the effects of
higher prices.
Xcel Energy carefully tracks customer satisfaction by
surveying residential and business customers monthly.
We also measure customer interactions such as the
courtesy of our call center employees or whether a
customer question is resolved on the first call. Our
belief is that every contact a customer has with Xcel
Energy should be a satisfying one.
Employee Christopher Peña at Xcel Energy’s
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18. for our communities
CARING
Despite the economic challenges of 2003, Xcel Energy On the economic development front, Xcel Energy
remained committed to the communities in our service provides operating funds to a variety of entities, ranging
territory. We recognize that our success depends on their from regional and local economic development organiza-
strength and vitality, and we want them to be good tions to communities engaged in long-term community
places to work, live and own a business. planning. Our employees are active in local chamber of
commerce organizations and participate in other efforts
Xcel Energy devotes significant money and effort toward aimed at strengthening their communities.
community care. One of the strongest areas is corporate
giving, with more than $8 million going to charitable To ensure that Xcel Energy’s network of vendors and
organizations in 2003. The Xcel Energy Foundation contractors reflects the cultural diversity of the service
targets its grants toward education, building stronger territory, the company supports women- and minority-
communities, and arts and cultural activities. We also owned businesses. In 2003, we spent almost $90 million
match employee contributions to nonprofit organizations, through our supplier diversity effort.
and donate $5 for each hour an Xcel Energy employee
Looking back, one of the shining moments in our
volunteers for a qualifying organization.
community involvement for 2003 was the Xcel Energy
But monetary contributions are only part of the story. United Way campaign. Our employees and retirees
Our employees and retirees are energetic volunteers, enthusiastically responded with $1.75 million in pledges.
donating many hours to organizations such as Meals on The Foundation will match these pledges, dollar for
Wheels and Habitat for Humanity. The company also dollar, for a total of $3.5 million in critical community
sponsors community events in every part of the service support for 115 United Ways across our service territory.
territory – from holiday parades to state fair junior More than 500 employee volunteers donated their time
livestock sales. and talents to the campaign.
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Xcel Energy’s facilities, such as the Wescott
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gas plant, are good neighbors and important to the
communities they serve.
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