UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2014
CSX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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1-8022 | | 62-1051971 |
(Commission File No.) | | (I.R.S. Employer |
| | Identification No.) |
500 Water Street, C900, Jacksonville, FL 32202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(904) 359-3200
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ITEM 2.02. | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On October 14, 2014 CSX Corporation issued a press release and its CSX Quarterly Financial Report on financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 26, 2014. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the CSX Quarterly Financial Report is attached as Exhibit 99.2, each of which is incorporated by reference herein. These documents are available on the Company's website, www.csx.com.*
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, has been “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.
ITEM 9.01. EXHIBITS
(d) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:
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99.1 | Press Release as of October 14, 2014 from CSX Corporation. |
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99.2 | CSX Quarterly Financial Report. |
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* | Internet addresses are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be hyperlinks. |
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CSX CORPORATION
By: /s/ CAROLYN T. SIZEMORE
Carolyn T. Sizemore
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 14, 2014
CSX Corporation Announces Record Third-Quarter Results
Highlights:
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• | Record third-quarter results for revenue, operating income, net earnings and EPS |
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• | Operating income increased 16 percent and operating ratio improved 220 basis points |
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• | Modest earnings growth expected for full-year 2014, with double-digit earnings growth and margin expansion expected in 2015 |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - October 14, 2014 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced record third quarter net earnings of $509 million, or $0.51 per share, up from net earnings of $455 million, or $0.45 per share, in the same period last year. This performance was supported by volume increases of 7 percent, with broad-based growth across nearly all markets CSX serves.
“As the economy continues to expand, the company’s record third-quarter results are built on the foundation of CSX’s network reach, sustainable growth opportunities, and the efforts of our 31,000 employees,” said Michael J. Ward, president, chairman and chief executive officer. “At the same time, we are focused on the execution of our core strategy. That means enhancing our ability to grow faster than the economy, price above inflation, make strategic investments and produce ever more efficient operations to continue delivering superior shareholder value.”
Revenue of $3.2 billion, an 8 percent increase over the same period last year, is evidence of CSX’s ability to leverage the continued economic momentum that is driving strength across nearly all markets CSX serves, coupled with secular growth trends in the intermodal and energy markets. With the high level of demand and operations that remained stable, the company produced operating income of $976 million and an operating ratio of 69.7 percent.
On the strength of this performance, CSX expects to sustain double-digit earnings growth and margin expansion in 2015, and continues to target a mid-60s operating ratio longer term.
CSX executives will conduct a quarterly earnings conference call with the investment community on October 15, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-EARN-CSX (888-327-6279) and asking for the CSX earnings call. Callers outside the U.S., dial 1-773-756-0199. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, an internet replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.
This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available on the company’s website at http://investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Forward-looking Statements
This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes, liquidity, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new services, and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company updates any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements include, among others; (i) the company's success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; and (vii) the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.
Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the company's SEC reports, accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the company's website at www.csx.com.
CSX Corporation Announces Record Third-Quarter Results
Highlights:
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• | Record third-quarter results for revenue, operating income, net earnings and EPS |
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• | Operating income increased 16 percent and operating ratio improved 220 basis points |
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• | Modest earnings growth expected for full-year 2014, with double-digit earnings growth and margin expansion expected in 2015 |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - October 14, 2014 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced record third quarter net earnings of $509 million, or $0.51 per share, up from net earnings of $455 million, or $0.45 per share, in the same period last year. This performance was supported by volume increases of 7 percent, with broad-based growth across nearly all markets CSX serves.
“As the economy continues to expand, the company’s record third-quarter results are built on the foundation of CSX’s network reach, sustainable growth opportunities, and the efforts of our 31,000 employees,” said Michael J. Ward, president, chairman and chief executive officer. “At the same time, we are focused on the execution of our core strategy. That means enhancing our ability to grow faster than the economy, price above inflation, make strategic investments and produce ever more efficient operations to continue delivering superior shareholder value.”
Revenue of $3.2 billion, an 8 percent increase over the same period last year, is evidence of CSX’s ability to leverage the continued economic momentum that is driving strength across nearly all markets CSX serves, coupled with secular growth trends in the intermodal and energy markets. With the high level of demand and operations that remained stable, the company produced operating income of $976 million and an operating ratio of 69.7 percent.
On the strength of this performance, CSX expects to sustain double-digit earnings growth and margin expansion in 2015, and continues to target a mid-60s operating ratio longer term.
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Table of Contents | The accompanying unaudited | CSX CORPORATION | CONTACTS: |
| financial information should be | 500 Water Street, C900 | |
| read in conjunction with the | Jacksonville, FL 32202 | INVESTOR RELATIONS |
| Company’s most recent | www.csx.com | David Baggs |
| Annual Report on Form 10-K, | | (904) 359-4812 |
| Quarterly Reports on Form | | MEDIA |
| 10-Q, and any Current | | Melanie Cost |
| Reports on Form 8-K. | | (904) 359-1702 |
CSX executives will conduct a quarterly earnings conference call with the investment community on October 15, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-EARN-CSX (888-327-6279) and asking for the CSX earnings call. Callers outside the U.S., dial 1-773-756-0199. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, an internet replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.
This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available on the company’s website at http://investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Forward-looking Statements
This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes, liquidity, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new services, and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company updates any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements include, among others; (i) the company's success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; and (vii) the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.
Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the company's SEC reports, accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the company's website at www.csx.com.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
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| Quarters Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| Sep. 26, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2013(a) | $ Change | % Change | | Sep. 26, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2013(a) | $ Change | % Change |
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Revenue | $ | 3,221 |
| $ | 2,985 |
| $ | 236 |
| 8 | % | | $ | 9,477 |
| $ | 8,994 |
| $ | 483 |
| 5 | % |
Expense | | | | | | | | | |
Labor and Fringe | 845 |
| 791 |
| (54 | ) | (7 | ) | | 2,468 |
| 2,335 |
| (133 | ) | (6 | ) |
Materials, Supplies and Other | 610 |
| 576 |
| (34 | ) | (6 | ) | | 1,860 |
| 1,643 |
| (217 | ) | (13 | ) |
Fuel | 393 |
| 407 |
| 14 |
| 3 |
| | 1,255 |
| 1,248 |
| (7 | ) | (1 | ) |
Depreciation | 291 |
| 277 |
| (14 | ) | (5 | ) | | 861 |
| 823 |
| (38 | ) | (5 | ) |
Equipment and Other Rents | 106 |
| 94 |
| (12 | ) | (13 | ) | | 321 |
| 285 |
| (36 | ) | (13 | ) |
Total Expense | 2,245 |
| 2,145 |
| (100 | ) | (5 | ) | | 6,765 |
| 6,334 |
| (431 | ) | (7 | ) |
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Operating Income | 976 |
| 840 |
| 136 |
| 16 |
| | 2,712 |
| 2,660 |
| 52 |
| 2 |
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Interest Expense | (137 | ) | (136 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | | (412 | ) | (423 | ) | 11 |
| 3 |
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Other (Expense) Income - Net (b) | (26 | ) | 5 |
| (31 | ) | (620 | ) | | (31 | ) | 11 |
| (42 | ) | (382 | ) |
Earnings Before Income Taxes | 813 |
| 709 |
| 104 |
| 15 |
| | 2,269 |
| 2,248 |
| 21 |
| 1 |
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Income Tax Expense (c) | (304 | ) | (254 | ) | (50 | ) | (20 | ) | | (833 | ) | (810 | ) | (23 | ) | (3 | ) |
Net Earnings | $ | 509 |
| $ | 455 |
| $ | 54 |
| 12 | % | | $ | 1,436 |
| $ | 1,438 |
| $ | (2 | ) | — | % |
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Operating Ratio | 69.7 | % | 71.9 | % | | | | 71.4 | % | 70.4 | % | | |
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Per Common Share | | | | | | | | | |
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution | $ | 0.51 |
| $ | 0.45 |
| $ | 0.06 |
| 13 | % | | $ | 1.43 |
| $ | 1.41 |
| $ | 0.02 |
| 1 | % |
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Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (millions) | 999 |
| 1,018 |
| | | | 1,004 |
| 1,021 |
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Cash Dividends Paid Per Common Share | $ | 0.16 |
| $ | 0.15 |
| | | | $ | 0.47 |
| $ | 0.44 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)
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| (Unaudited) | |
| Sep. 26, 2014 | Dec. 27, 2013 |
ASSETS |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 479 |
| $ | 592 |
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Short-term Investments | 575 |
| 487 |
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Other Current Assets | 1,622 |
| 1,523 |
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Properties - Net | 27,994 |
| 27,291 |
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Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies | 1,345 |
| 1,298 |
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Other Long-term Assets | 608 |
| 591 |
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Total Assets | $ | 32,623 |
| $ | 31,782 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current Maturities of Long-term Debt | $ | 230 |
| $ | 533 |
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Other Current Liabilities | 2,001 |
| 1,891 |
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Long-term Debt | 9,387 |
| 9,022 |
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Deferred Income Taxes | 8,742 |
| 8,662 |
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Other Long-term Liabilities | 1,121 |
| 1,170 |
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Total Liabilities | 21,481 |
| 21,278 |
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Total Shareholders' Equity | 11,142 |
| 10,504 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 32,623 |
| $ | 31,782 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
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| Nine Months Ended |
| Sep. 26, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2013 |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | |
Net Earnings | $ | 1,436 |
| $ | 1,438 |
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Depreciation | 861 |
| 823 |
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Deferred Income Taxes | 90 |
| 229 |
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Gains on Property Dispositions | (5 | ) | (68 | ) |
Other Operating Activities - Net | (80 | ) | 77 |
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 2,302 |
| 2,499 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | |
Property Additions | (1,557 | ) | (1,687 | ) |
Purchase of Short-term Investments | (1,170 | ) | (809 | ) |
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments | 1,102 |
| 1,307 |
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Other Investing Activities | 5 |
| (54 | ) |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (1,620 | ) | (1,243 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | |
Long-term Debt Issued | 1,000 |
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Long-term Debt Repaid | (932 | ) | (779 | ) |
Dividends Paid | (470 | ) | (448 | ) |
Shares Repurchased (d) | (388 | ) | (224 | ) |
Other Financing Activities - Net | (5 | ) | 2 |
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Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | (795 | ) | (1,449 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (113 | ) | (193 | ) |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 592 |
| 784 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 479 |
| $ | 591 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
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a) | Prior period revision: Previously reported 2013 quarterly results have been revised as disclosed in CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, resulting in decreases to prior year third quarter revenue of $14 million and earnings per share of $0.01. |
Income Statement
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b) | Other (Expense) Income - Net: In the third quarter of 2014, CSX recognized a $16 million expense for an early redemption premium related to the early retirement of notes. Environmental cleanup costs related to non-operating activities were $13 million and $26 million for the third quarter and nine months of 2014, respectively. |
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c) | Income Tax Expense: While there were no material tax adjustments in the third quarter of 2014, during prior year third quarter, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $11 million, or $0.01 per share, primarily as a result of changes in state legislation. |
Cash Flow Statement
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d) | Share repurchases: There were 13 million shares repurchased for $388 million and 9 million shares repurchased for $224 million during the nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)(a) |
Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars) |
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Quarters Ended September 26, 2014 and September 27, 2013 |
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| Volume | | | Revenue | | | Revenue Per Unit | |
| 2014 | 2013 | % Change | | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | | 2014 | 2013 | % Change |
Agricultural | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | 98 |
| 87 |
| 13 | % | | | $ | 260 |
| $ | 223 |
| 17 | % | | | $ | 2,653 |
| $ | 2,563 |
| 4 | % | |
Phosphates and Fertilizers | 82 |
| 80 |
| 3 |
| | | 127 |
| 124 |
| 2 |
| | | 1,549 |
| 1,550 |
| — |
| |
Food and Consumer | 23 |
| 23 |
| — |
| | | 64 |
| 64 |
| — |
| | | 2,783 |
| 2,783 |
| — |
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Industrial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals | 159 |
| 132 |
| 20 |
| | | 558 |
| 469 |
| 19 |
| | | 3,509 |
| 3,553 |
| (1 | ) | |
Automotive | 109 |
| 101 |
| 8 |
| | | 305 |
| 286 |
| 7 |
| | | 2,798 |
| 2,832 |
| (1 | ) | |
Metals | 71 |
| 67 |
| 6 |
| | | 183 |
| 164 |
| 12 |
| | | 2,577 |
| 2,448 |
| 5 |
| |
Housing and Construction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forest Products | 77 |
| 77 |
| — |
| | | 209 |
| 199 |
| 5 |
| | | 2,714 |
| 2,584 |
| 5 |
| |
Minerals | 83 |
| 76 |
| 9 |
| | | 127 |
| 114 |
| 11 |
| | | 1,530 |
| 1,500 |
| 2 |
| |
Waste and Equipment | 46 |
| 44 |
| 5 |
| | | 94 |
| 76 |
| 24 |
| | | 2,043 |
| 1,727 |
| 18 |
| |
Total Merchandise | 748 |
| 687 |
| 9 |
| | | 1,927 |
| 1,719 |
| 12 |
| | | 2,576 |
| 2,502 |
| 3 |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Coal | 319 |
| 299 |
| 7 |
| | | 721 |
| 720 |
| — |
| | | 2,260 |
| 2,408 |
| (6 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intermodal | 691 |
| 657 |
| 5 |
| | | 455 |
| 431 |
| 6 |
| | | 658 |
| 656 |
| — |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | — |
| — |
| — |
| | | 118 |
| 115 |
| 3 |
| | | — |
| — |
| — |
| |
| | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | 1,758 |
| 1,643 |
| 7 | % | | | $ | 3,221 |
| $ | 2,985 |
| 8 | % | | | $ | 1,832 |
| $ | 1,817 |
| 1 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2014 and September 27, 2013 |
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| Volume | | | Revenue | | | Revenue Per Unit | |
| 2014 | 2013 | % Change | | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | | 2014 | 2013 | % Change |
Agricultural | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | 309 |
| 277 |
| 12 | % | | | $ | 829 |
| $ | 712 |
| 16 | % | | | $ | 2,683 |
| $ | 2,570 |
| 4 | % | |
Phosphates and Fertilizers | 251 |
| 250 |
| — |
| | | 404 |
| 403 |
| — |
| | | 1,610 |
| 1,612 |
| — |
| |
Food and Consumer | 71 |
| 72 |
| (1 | ) | | | 199 |
| 201 |
| (1 | ) | | | 2,803 |
| 2,792 |
| — |
| |
Industrial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals | 462 |
| 395 |
| 17 |
| | | 1,630 |
| 1,413 |
| 15 |
| | | 3,528 |
| 3,577 |
| (1 | ) | |
Automotive | 321 |
| 319 |
| 1 |
| | | 901 |
| 897 |
| — |
| | | 2,807 |
| 2,812 |
| — |
| |
Metals | 210 |
| 199 |
| 6 |
| | | 532 |
| 488 |
| 9 |
| | | 2,533 |
| 2,452 |
| 3 |
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Housing and Construction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forest Products | 230 |
| 224 |
| 3 |
| | | 613 |
| 583 |
| 5 |
| | | 2,665 |
| 2,603 |
| 2 |
| |
Minerals | 217 |
| 208 |
| 4 |
| | | 345 |
| 325 |
| 6 |
| | | 1,590 |
| 1,563 |
| 2 |
| |
Waste and Equipment | 117 |
| 111 |
| 5 |
| | | 232 |
| 196 |
| 18 |
| | | 1,983 |
| 1,766 |
| 12 |
| |
Total Merchandise | 2,188 |
| 2,055 |
| 6 |
| | | 5,685 |
| 5,218 |
| 9 |
| | | 2,598 |
| 2,539 |
| 2 |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Coal | 942 |
| 906 |
| 4 |
| | | 2,127 |
| 2,216 |
| (4 | ) | | | 2,258 |
| 2,446 |
| (8 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intermodal | 2,029 |
| 1,916 |
| 6 |
| | | 1,325 |
| 1,260 |
| 5 |
| | | 653 |
| 658 |
| (1 | ) | |
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Other | — |
| — |
| — |
| | | 340 |
| 300 |
| 13 |
| | | — |
| — |
| — |
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Total | 5,159 |
| 4,877 |
| 6 | % | | | $ | 9,477 |
| $ | 8,994 |
| 5 | % | | | $ | 1,837 |
| $ | 1,844 |
| — | % | |
(a) Previously reported 2013 other revenue, total revenue and total revenue per unit have been revised as disclosed in CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.
VOLUME AND REVENUE
Volume increased 7% year over year with growth across most markets. Revenue increased by 8% year over year driven by this broad-based volume growth.
Merchandise
Agricultural Sector
Agricultural Products - Volume growth was driven by increased shipments of grain and ethanol. A combined record corn and soybean crop in 2013 led to higher grain shipments and has reduced U.S. corn prices resulting in increased ethanol production.
Phosphates and Fertilizers - Volume growth was driven by increased shipments of finished fertilizer products to replenish inventories. The severe weather earlier this year delayed the planting season and fertilizer application pushing the timing of rebuilding inventories into the third quarter.
Food and Consumer - Volume was flat due to lower shipments of canned goods due to competitive losses offset by growth in alcoholic beverage shipments due to a customer’s gain in market share.
Industrial Sector
Chemicals - Volume growth was driven by an increase in energy-related shipments that included crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and frac sand. The rise in crude oil shipments to east coast refineries was due to increased supply of low cost crude from shale drilling activity.
Automotive - Volume increased in finished vehicle shipments as North American light vehicle production grew.
Metals - Volume growth was driven by an increase in sheet steel shipments due to growth in automotive production and competitive gains.
Housing and Construction Sector
Forest Products - Volume was flat resulting from an increase in building products due to the continued recovery in the residential housing market. This growth was offset by a decrease in paper products as a result of competitive losses and limited equipment capacity due to network performance.
Minerals - Volume increased due to growth in aggregates (which includes crushed stone, sand and gravel) driven by the continued recovery in construction activity and from shipping delays earlier this year.
Waste and Equipment - Volume increased due to growth in machinery shipments of wind energy components and municipal solid waste shipments from a new service offering to a customer location. This growth was partially offset by lower industrial waste shipments due to the completion of one-time remediation projects.
Coal
Coal volume increased due to higher shipments of domestic coal attributable to marketplace gains and utilities replenishing stockpiles as a result of the colder-than-normal winter. This growth was partially offset by a decrease in export coal as a result of continued weakness in the global market.
Intermodal
Domestic volume increased as a result of growth with existing customers and continued success with highway-to-rail conversions. International volume also increased due to growth with customers in global container shipments moving to inland destinations.
Other
Other revenue increased as a result of higher incidental and various other revenue. This increase was partially offset by lower revenue recognized from customers who did not meet minimum contractual volumes in the quarter of $17 million compared to $51 million in the prior year.
EXPENSE
Expenses in the third quarter 2014 increased $100 million from the prior year's third quarter. Significant variances are described below.
Labor and Fringe expense increased $54 million due to the following:
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• | Volume-related costs were $25 million higher. |
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• | Inflation resulted in $18 million additional cost. |
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• | Labor costs were $15 million higher due to an amended locomotive maintenance agreement where CSX now provides oversight of the labor force. Outside service costs shifted from material, supplies and other to labor and fringe and overall expense is neutral for the quarter. |
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• | Other costs were $4 million lower primarily due to reduced pension costs partially offset by various other labor costs. |
Materials, Supplies and Other expense increased $34 million due to the following:
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• | Volume-related costs were $23 million higher primarily due to higher volume and resource levels. |
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• | Casualty and other costs were $16 million higher mainly due to the resolution of claims for prior years. |
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• | Inflation resulted in $10 million additional cost. |
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• | Other costs were $15 million lower due to an amended locomotive maintenance agreement referenced above. |
Fuel expense decreased $14 million due to the following:
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• | Lower price decreased expense by $20 million. |
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• | Improved efficiency reduced expense by $10 million. |
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• | Volume-related costs were $32 million higher. |
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• | Other fuel savings of $16 million were primarily due to a prior year adjustment to an interline fuel receivable. (See Fuel Statistics table below). |
Depreciation expense increased $14 million due to a larger asset base.
Equipment and Other Rents expense was $12 million higher due to inflation, volume and longer car cycle times.
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FUEL STATISTICS |
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| | Quarters Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
(Dollars and Gallons In Millions, Except Price per Gallon) | | Sep. 26, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2013 | Change | | Sep. 26, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2013 | Change |
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Gallons) | | 122.3 |
| 115.2 |
| (7.1 | ) | | 379.1 |
| 359.3 |
| (19.8 | ) |
Price per Gallon (Dollars) | | $ | 3.00 |
| $ | 3.17 |
| $ | 0.17 |
| | $ | 3.07 |
| $ | 3.20 |
| $ | 0.13 |
|
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense | | $ | 367 |
| $ | 365 |
| $ | (2 | ) | | $ | 1,163 |
| $ | 1,149 |
| $ | (14 | ) |
Other | | 26 |
| 42 |
| 16 |
| | 92 |
| 99 |
| 7 |
|
Total Fuel Expense | | $ | 393 |
| $ | 407 |
| $ | 14 |
| | $ | 1,255 |
| $ | 1,248 |
| $ | (7 | ) |
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EMPLOYEE COUNTS (Estimated) |
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| 2014 | | 2013 | | Change |
July | 31,355 |
| | 31,291 |
| | 64 |
|
August | 31,405 |
| | 31,277 |
| | 128 |
|
September | 31,676 |
| | 31,226 |
| | 450 |
|
| | | | | |
Average | 31,479 |
| | 31,265 |
| | 214 |
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OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)
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| | Quarters Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| | Sep. 26, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2013 | Improvement / (Deterioration) | | Sep. 26, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2013 | Improvement / (Deterioration) |
Coal (Millions of Tons) | | | | | | | | |
Domestic | | | | | | | | |
Utility | | 20.1 |
| 17.3 |
| 16 | % | | 58.8 |
| 50.5 |
| 16 | % |
Coke, Iron Ore and Other | | 7.3 |
| 6.3 |
| 16 |
| | 18.3 |
| 17.4 |
| 5 |
|
Total Domestic | | 27.4 |
| 23.6 |
| 16 |
| | 77.1 |
| 67.9 |
| 14 |
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Export | | | |
| | | | |
Metallurgical | | 5.5 |
| 5.8 |
| (5 | ) | | 17.5 |
| 19.2 |
| (9 | ) |
Thermal | | 3.2 |
| 4.2 |
| (24 | ) | | 12.0 |
| 14.6 |
| (18 | ) |
Total Export | | 8.7 |
| 10.0 |
| (13 | ) | | 29.5 |
| 33.8 |
| (13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Coal | | 36.1 |
| 33.6 |
| 7 | % | | 106.6 |
| 101.7 |
| 5 | % |
| | | | | | | | |
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions) | | | | | | | | |
Merchandise | | 37.1 |
| 33.2 |
| 12 | % | | 110.3 |
| 100.7 |
| 10 | % |
Coal | | 17.3 |
| 16.3 |
| 6 |
| | 51.6 |
| 49.4 |
| 4 |
|
Intermodal | | 6.8 |
| 6.4 |
| 6 |
| | 20.2 |
| 18.6 |
| 9 |
|
Total | | 61.2 |
| 55.9 |
| 9 | % | | 182.1 |
| 168.7 |
| 8 | % |
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Gross Ton-Miles (Billions) | | | | | | | | |
Total Gross Ton-Miles | | 111.4 |
| 102.7 |
| 8 | % | | 330.3 |
| 310.4 |
| 6 | % |
(Excludes locomotive gross ton-miles) | | | | | | | | |
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Safety and Service Measurements | | | | | | | | |
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index | | 1.05 |
| 0.93 |
| (13 | )% | | 0.98 |
| 0.91 |
| (8 | )% |
(Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours) | | | | | | | | |
FRA Train Accident Rate | | 2.41 |
| 1.87 |
| (29 | )% | | 2.30 |
| 1.93 |
| (19 | )% |
(Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles) | | | | | | | | |
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On-Time Originations | | 54 | % | 90 | % | (40 | )% | | 57 | % | 90 | % | (37 | )% |
On-Time Arrivals | | 43 | % | 83 | % | (48 | )% | | 45 | % | 83 | % | (46 | )% |
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Train Velocity (Miles per hour) | | 20.2 |
| 23.3 |
| (13 | )% | | 20.0 |
| 23.3 |
| (14 | )% |
Dwell (Hours) | | 26.3 |
| 21.8 |
| (21 | )% | | 26.3 |
| 22.0 |
| (20 | )% |
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Cars-On-Line (a) | | 205,964 |
| 182,002 |
| (13 | )% | | 203,339 |
| 182,380 |
| (11 | )% |
| | | |
| | | |
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Resources | | | | Increase / (Decrease) | | | | |
Route Miles | | 20,770 |
| 20,859 |
| — | % | | | |
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Locomotives (Owned and long-term leased) | | 4,259 |
| 4,242 |
| — | % | | | |
|
Freight Cars (Owned and long-term leased) | | 67,175 |
| 68,495 |
| (2 | )% | | | |
|
Containers (Owned and long-term leased) | | 16,273 |
| 14,865 |
| 9 | % | | | | |
(a) Cars-on-line increased approximately 14,000 or 7.5% in 2014 due to a calculation error correction made by the American Association of Railroads in February 2014. This error impacted the industry cars-on-line since 2011. Previously reported amounts have not been adjusted to reflect this correction.
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