UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For Quarter Ended March 31, 2002 Commission File Number 1-6659 PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 23-1702594 ------------------------------- -------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010-3489 - ------------------------------------------------ --------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610)-527-8000 -------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ----- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of May 7, 2002 68,651,874 - ------------
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) March 31, December 31, 2002 2001 ----------- ------------ Assets (Unaudited) Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 1,714,136 $ 1,677,061 Less accumulated depreciation 317,837 308,946 ----------- ----------- Net property, plant and equipment 1,396,299 1,368,115 ----------- ----------- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 4,586 1,010 Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net 51,928 56,331 Inventory, materials and supplies 4,738 4,446 Prepayments and other current assets 6,088 8,085 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 67,340 69,872 ----------- ----------- Regulatory assets 79,897 79,669 Deferred charges and other assets, net 21,158 22,915 Funds restricted for construction activity 12,536 19,768 ----------- ----------- $ 1,577,230 $ 1,560,339 =========== =========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' equity: 6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 816 $ 1,116 Common stock at $.50 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued 69,494,239 and 69,300,346 in 2002 and 2001 34,747 34,650 Capital in excess of par value 306,928 304,039 Retained earnings 152,493 149,682 Minority interest 787 787 Treasury stock, 925,624 and 913,877 shares in 2002 and 2001 (17,440) (17,167) Accumulated other comprehensive income 627 726 ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 478,958 473,833 ----------- ----------- Long-term debt, excluding current portion 520,144 516,520 Commitments -- -- Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt 14,829 14,935 Loans payable 119,780 109,668 Accounts payable 13,469 27,667 Accrued interest 7,963 8,302 Accrued taxes 25,466 22,865 Other accrued liabilities 18,500 19,198 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 200,007 202,635 ----------- ----------- Deferred credits and other liabilities: Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 169,030 167,577 Customers' advances for construction 64,453 59,886 Other 10,678 9,204 ----------- ----------- Total deferred credits and other liabilities 244,161 236,667 ----------- ----------- Contributions in aid of construction 133,960 130,684 ----------- ----------- $ 1,577,230 $ 1,560,339 =========== =========== See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report. 1
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31, -------- --------- 2002 2001 -------- --------- Operating revenues $ 71,669 $ 70,193 Costs and expenses: Operations and maintenance 27,285 26,186 Depreciation 9,893 8,953 Amortization 540 522 Taxes other than income taxes 5,314 5,588 -------- -------- 43,032 41,249 -------- -------- Operating income 28,637 28,944 Other expense (income): Interest expense, net 9,780 10,262 Allowance for funds used during construction (386) (248) Gain on sale of other assets (349) (2,791) -------- -------- Income before income taxes 19,592 21,721 Provision for income taxes 7,702 8,609 -------- -------- Net income 11,890 13,112 Dividends on preferred stock 15 27 -------- -------- Net income available to common stock $ 11,875 $ 13,085 ======== ======== Net income $ 11,890 $ 13,112 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized gain (loss) on securities 128 (557) Reclassification adjustment for gains reported in net income (227) -- -------- -------- Comprehensive income $ 11,791 $ 12,555 ======== ======== Net income per common share: Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.19 ======== ======== Diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.19 ======== ======== Average common shares outstanding during the period: Basic 68,451 67,440 ======== ======== Diluted 69,300 68,247 ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report. 2
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (In thousands of dollars) (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31, -------- -------- 2002 2001 -------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 11,890 $ 13,112 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 10,433 9,475 Deferred income taxes 1,440 2,282 Gain on sale of other assets (349) (2,791) Net decrease in receivables, inventory and prepayments 5,364 3,990 Net decrease in payables, accrued interest, accrued taxes and other accrued liabilities (9,410) (6,333) Payment of Competitive Transition Charge -- (11,465) Other 120 703 -------- -------- Net cash flows from operating activities 19,488 8,973 -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Property, plant and equipment additions, including allowance for funds used during construction of $386 and $248 (24,955) (19,809) Acquisitions of water systems (2,739) (424) Proceeds from the sale of other assets 1,659 2,829 Net decrease (increase) in funds restricted for construction activity 7,232 (967) Other (126) 545 -------- -------- Net cash flows used in investing activities (18,929) (17,826) -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Customers' advances and contributions in aid of construction 3,840 601 Repayments of customers' advances (1,509) (1,653) Net proceeds (repayments) of short-term debt 10,112 11,153 Proceeds from long-term debt 1,014 3,389 Repayments of long-term debt (2,741) (601) Redemption of preferred stock (300) -- Proceeds from issuing common stock 3,142 3,787 Repurchase of common stock (428) (962) Dividends paid on preferred stock (15) (27) Dividends paid on common stock (9,064) (8,382) Other (1,034) -- -------- -------- Net cash flows from financing activities 3,017 7,305 -------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,576 (1,548) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,010 4,087 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 4,586 $ 2,539 ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report. 3
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAPITALIZATION (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) March 31, December 31, 2002 2001 --------- --------- (Unaudited) Stockholders' equity: 6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 816 $ 1,116 Common stock, $.50 par value 34,747 34,650 Capital in excess of par value 306,928 304,039 Retained earnings 152,493 149,682 Minority interest 787 787 Treasury stock (17,440) (17,167) Accumulated other comprehensive income 627 726 --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity 478,958 473,833 --------- --------- Long-term debt: First Mortgage Bonds secured by utility plant: Interest Rate Range 0.00% to 2.49% 13,564 8,325 2.50% to 4.99% 9,870 9,023 5.00% to 5.49% 50,545 50,545 5.50% to 5.99% 30,660 30,660 6.00% to 6.49% 160,674 160,525 6.50% to 6.99% 55,200 55,200 7.00% to 7.49% 58,000 60,000 7.50% to 7.99% 23,000 23,000 8.00% to 8.49% 17,608 17,595 8.50% to 8.99% 9,000 9,000 9.00% to 9.49% 53,535 53,535 9.50% to 9.99% 45,601 46,031 10.00% to 10.50% 6,000 6,000 --------- --------- Total First Mortgage Bonds 533,257 529,439 Notes payable, 6.05%, due 2006 344 644 Installment note payable, 9%, due in equal annual payments through 2013 1,372 1,372 --------- --------- 534,973 531,455 Current portion of long-term debt 14,829 14,935 --------- --------- Long-term debt, excluding current portion 520,144 516,520 --------- --------- Total capitalization $ 999,102 $ 990,353 ========= ========= See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report. 4
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED) Note 1 Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated balance sheet and statement of capitalization of Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("PSC") at March 31, 2002, the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring accruals, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, the consolidated results of operations, and the consolidated cash flow for the periods presented. Because they cover interim periods, the statements and related notes to the financial statements do not include all disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the PSC Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. The results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year's presentation. Note 2 Acquisitions On April 29, 2002, PSC entered into a definitive merger agreement with Pennichuck Corporation ("Pennichuck") for approximately 3.3 million shares of PSC common stock (valued at approximately $79 million as of April 29, 2002) and the assumption of approximately $27 million of Pennichuck's debt. The merger will be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The merger, which is subject to several conditions, including the satisfaction of the applicable requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and approval by the shareholders of Pennichuck and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, is expected to close before the end of the year. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Pennichuck's shareholders will receive shares of PSC common stock valued at $33.00 per Pennichuck share of common stock based on a PSC share price of $23.00 to $25.00 per share, subject to certain adjustments as provided in the merger agreement. After the merger, Pennichuck will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSC. Pennichuck is a holding company based in Nashua, New Hampshire whose operating utility subsidiaries serve approximately 28,200 water customers in service territories located in southern and central New Hampshire, and whose non-regulated operating subsidiaries develop real estate and provide water-related operating and management contract services. Pennichuck's revenues for the year ended December 31, 2001 were $22,754. During the first quarter of 2002, four acquisitions or other growth ventures were completed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The total purchase price for the systems acquired consisted of $2,739 in cash. 5
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) (continued) (UNAUDITED) Note 3 Long-term Debt and Loans Payable During the first quarter of 2002, operating subsidiaries issued $1,053 of long-term debt at varying rates of interest ranging from 0% to 4.0% and due at various times through 2031. The proceeds of these issues were used to reduce a portion of the balance of short-term debt. In connection with an acquisition completed in the first quarter of 2002, $6,237 of long-term debt was acquired at an interest rate of 1% due in various years. As of March 31, 2002, the Trustees for various financing issues held $12,536 pending completion of the projects financed with the issues and are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as funds restricted for construction activity. Note 4 Net Income per Common Share Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive shares. The dilutive effect of employee stock options is included in the computation of Diluted net income per common share. The following table summarizes the shares, in thousands, used in computing Basic and Diluted net income per common share: Three Months Ended March 31, --------------------- 2002 2001 ------ ------ Average common shares outstanding during the period for Basic computation 68,451 67,440 Dilutive effect of employee stock options 849 807 ------ ------ Average common shares outstanding during the period for Diluted computation 69,300 68,247 ====== ====== Note 5 Stockholders' Equity PSC reports other comprehensive income in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." The following table summarizes the activity of accumulated other comprehensive income: 2002 2001 ------- ------- Balance at January 1, $ 726 $ 926 Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period, net of tax of $68 in 2002 and $300 in 2001 128 (557) Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $122 (227) -- ------- ------- Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (99) (557) ------- ------- Balance at March 31, $ 627 $ 369 ======= ======= 6
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) (continued) (UNAUDITED) Note 6 Recent Accounting Pronouncements In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") approved Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred. When the liability is initially recognized, the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset is increased by the same amount. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, the Company may settle the obligation for its recorded amount, or an alternative amount, thereby incurring a gain or loss upon settlement. The Company intends to adopt this statement as required in 2003. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this statement but does not expect the effect of adoption on its results of operations or financial position to be material. In August 2001, the FASB approved SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 replaces SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." The adoption of SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002 did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position. 7
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) Forward-looking Statements This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this Quarterly Report contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements address, among other things: our use of cash; projected capital expenditures; liquidity; possible acquisitions and other growth ventures; the expected completion date for the Pennichuck merger; the completion of various construction projects; the impact of drought conditions; the projected effect of SFAS No. 143; as well as information contained elsewhere in this report where statements are preceded by, followed by or include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans" or similar expressions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions concerning future events, and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside our control. Actual results may differ materially from such statements for a number of reasons, including the effects of regulation, abnormal weather, changes in capital requirements and funding, acquisitions and approval of the Pennichuck merger by the Pennichuck shareholders and governmental authorities. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. General Information Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("we" or "us"), a Pennsylvania corporation, is the holding company for regulated utilities providing water or wastewater services to approximately 2 million people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New Jersey, Maine and North Carolina. Our two primary subsidiaries are Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company ("PSW"), a regulated public utility that provides water or wastewater services to about 1.3 million residents in the suburban areas north and west of the City of Philadelphia and in ten other counties in Pennsylvania, and Consumers Water Company ("CWC"), a holding company for several regulated public utility companies that provide water or wastewater services to about 700,000 residents in various communities in the other states where we operate. We are among the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States based on number of customers. In addition, we provide water service to approximately 35,000 people through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties close to our operating companies' service territories. Some of our subsidiaries provide wastewater services (primarily residential) to approximately 40,000 people in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey and North Carolina. Financial Condition During the quarter, we had $24,955 of capital expenditures, repaid $1,509 of customer advances for construction and repaid debt and made sinking fund contributions of $2,741. The capital expenditures were related to improvements to treatment plants, new water mains and customer service lines, the rehabilitation of existing water mains, hydrants and customer service lines, in addition to well and booster improvements. During the quarter, the proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, proceeds from the issuance of common stock, internally generated funds, available working capital and funds available under the revolving credit agreements and other credit facilities were used to fund the cash requirements discussed above and to pay dividends. During the quarter, operating subsidiaries issued $1,053 of long-term debt at varying rates of interest ranging from 0% to 4.0% and due at various times through 2031. The proceeds of these issues were used to reduce a portion of the balance of short-term debt. 8
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) At March 31, 2001, we had short-term lines of credit of $175,514, of which $55,734 was available. Management believes that internally generated funds along with existing credit facilities and the proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt and common stock are adequate to meet our financing requirements for the balance of the year and beyond. Results of Operations Analysis of First Quarter of 2002 Compared to First Quarter of 2001 Revenues for the quarter increased $1,476 or 2.1% primarily due to revenues from the Distribution System Improvement Charge ("DSIC") in Pennsylvania, additional water revenues associated with the larger customer base due to acquisitions, and increased water rates, offset partially by a decrease in water consumption primarily in Pennsylvania. The DSIC provided $1,333 of additional revenues over the prior year. Most of the Pennsylvania service territories were affected by a drought emergency that was declared in February 2002. As a result of the drought actions, water consumption in these areas were reduced below normal levels. In addition, industrial water sales declined due to lower water usage. Operations and maintenance expenses increased by $1,099 or 4.2% due to the additional operating costs associated with acquisitions, higher insurance expenses, increased bad debt expense, and increased wages as a result of normal wage rate increases, offset partially by lower water production expenses as a result of the reduced water consumption. Depreciation expense increased $940 or 10.5% reflecting the utility plant placed in service since the first quarter of 2001, including the assets acquired through system acquisitions. Amortization increased $18 or 3.4% primarily due to the amortization of the costs associated with, and the other costs being recovered in, various rate filings. Taxes other than income taxes decreased by $274 or 4.9% due to a reduction in state taxes and a decrease in the Pennsylvania Capital Stock Tax. The decrease in state taxes is a result of a reduction in the assessment and the Capital Stock Tax decreased due to a reduction in the base on which the tax is applied. Interest expense decreased by $482 or 4.7% primarily due to decreased interest rates on borrowings, offset by increased borrowings to finance on-going capital projects. Allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC") increased by $138 primarily due to an increase in the average balance of utility plant construction work in progress ("CWIP"), to which AFUDC is applied, offset by a decrease in the AFUDC rate. The increase in CWIP is primarily due to the $24 million expansion and upgrade of a water treatment plant in Pennsylvania. Construction commenced on this facility in 2001 and is expected to be completed in mid-2002. Gains on sale of other assets totaled $349 in the first quarter of 2002 and $2,791 in the first quarter of 2001. Gains on sales of marketable securities of $349 were realized in the first quarter of 2002, compared to a gain on sale of land of $2,791 recorded in the first quarter of 2001. There were no land parcels sold in the first quarter of 2002 and no marketable securities sold in the first quarter of 2001. 9
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) Our effective income tax rate was 39.3% in the first quarter of 2002 and 39.6% in the first quarter of 2001. The change is due to a difference between tax deductible expenses and book expenses. Net income available to common stock for the quarter decreased by $1,210 or 9.2% in comparison to 2001 primarily as a result of the $2,791 gain on the sale of land recognized in 2001 without a comparable gain being realized in the first quarter of 2002, and the other factors described above. On a diluted per share basis, earnings decreased $.02 or 10.5% reflecting the change in net income and a 1.5% increase in the average number of common shares outstanding. The increase in the number of shares outstanding is primarily a result of the additional shares sold or issued through the dividend reinvestment plan, and employee stock and incentive plan and shares issued in connection with acquisitions. Recent Events On occasion, drought warnings and water use restrictions are issued by governmental authorities for portions of our service territories in response to extended periods of dry weather conditions. The timing and duration of the warnings and restrictions can have an impact on our water revenues and net income. In general, water consumption in the summer months is affected by drought warnings and restrictions to a higher degree because nonessential and recreational use of water is highest. At times other than the summer months, warnings and restrictions generally have less of an effect on water consumption. In February 2002, a drought emergency was declared in several of the counties we serve in Pennsylvania, including our service territory in southeastern Pennsylvania. A drought warning and drought watch had previously been issued in November 2001 for portions of our service territory in Pennsylvania. There are also water use restrictions as a result of drought conditions nearby or within portions of our service territories in New Jersey. As a result of the drought declarations, water consumption and water revenues in these areas were reduced below normal levels. If the drought emergency continues, which appears likely for the balance of the spring, water revenues will continue to be effected during the duration of the drought. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") approved Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred. When the liability is initially recognized, the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset is increased by the same amount. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, the Company may settle the obligation for its recorded amount, or an alternative amount, thereby incurring a gain or loss upon settlement. The Company intends to adopt this statement as required in 2003. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this statement but does not expect the effect of adoption on its results of operations or financial position to be material. In August 2001, the FASB approved SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 replaces SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." The adoption of SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002 did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position. 10
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Part II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings There are no pending legal proceedings to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party or to which any of our properties is the subject that are expected to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Reference is made to Item 3 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, which is included by a reference herein. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 10.41 2002 Annual Cash Incentive Compensation Plan (b) Reports on Form 8-K Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2002, responding to Item 5, Other Events. (Related to the Company's press release of May 12, 2002 announcing a change in the investment strategy of Registrant's long-term shareholder, Vivendi Environnement). Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk We are subject to market risks in the normal course of business, including changes in interest rates and equity prices. There have been no significant changes in our exposure to market risks since December 31, 2001. 11
SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be executed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. May 14, 2002 PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION --------------------------------- Registrant /s/ Nicholas DeBenedictis --------------------------------- Nicholas DeBenedictis Chairman and President /s/ David P. Smeltzer --------------------------------- David P. Smeltzer Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer 12
EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Page No. - ----------- -------------------------------------------- -------- 10.41 2002 Annual Cash Incentive Compensation Plan 14 13
EXHIBIT 10.41 PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION PENNSYLVANIA SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY 2002 ANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN BACKGROUND o In 1989, the Company and its compensation consultant conducted a feasibility study to determine whether the Company should implement an incentive compensation plan. The study was prompted by the positive experience of other investor-owned water companies with incentive compensation. o The study included interviews with executives and an analysis of competitive compensation levels. Based on the results, the compensation consultant recommended that the Company's objectives and competitive practice supported the adoption of an annual incentive plan (the "Plan). The Company has had a cash incentive compensation plan in place since 1990 and management and the Board of Directors believe it has had a positive effect on the Company's operations, aiding employees, shareholders (higher earnings) and customers (better service and controlling expenses). o The Plan has two components - a Management Incentive Program and an Employee Recognition ("Chairman's Award") Program. o The Plan is designed to provide an appropriate incentive to the officers, managers and certain other key employees of the Company. The 2002 Management Incentive Program will cover officers, managers and certain key employees of Philadelphia Suburban Corporation, and its subsidiaries. o The plan is periodically reviewed by the Company's outside compensation consultant and the target bonus percentages are reviewed and approved each year as part of the compensation consultant's annual review of the Company's total compensation plan. 1
MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM o Performance Measures -- Annual incentive bonus awards are calculated by multiplying an individual's Target Bonus by a Company Rating Factor based on the applicable company's performance and an Individual Rating Factor based on the individual employee's performance. The approach of having a plan tied to the applicable company's income performance is appropriate as the participants' assume some of the same risks and rewards as the shareholders who are investing in the company and making its capital construction and acquisition programs possible. Customers also benefit from the participants' individual objectives being met, as improvements in performance are accomplished by controlling costs, improving efficiencies and enhancing customer service. For these reasons, future rate relief should be lessened and less frequent, which directly benefits all customers. -- The applicable company's actual after-tax net income from continuing operations relative to its annual budget will be the primary measure for the company's performance. Each year a "Target Net Income" level will be established. Starting in 2000, portions of the Company Rating Factor may be tied to the net income targets of more than one company for some participants. For purposes of the Plan, the Target Net Income may differ from the budgeted net income level. For 2002, the Target Net Income will exclude the impact of any unbudgeted extraordinary gains or losses as a result of changes in accounting principles. -- Based on a review of historic performance, the minimum or threshold level of performance is set at 90 percent of the Target Net Income. That is, no bonus awards will be made if actual net income is less than 90 percent of the Target Net Income for the year. No additional bonus will be earned for results exceeding 110 percent of the Target Net Income. -- Each individual's performance and achievement of his or her objectives will also be evaluated and factored into the bonus calculation (the "Individual Factor"). Performance objectives for each participant are established at the beginning of the year and are primarily directed toward controlling costs, improving efficiencies and productivity, enhancing customer service and growing the company's customer base. Each objective has specific performance measures that are used to determine the level of achievement for each objective. 2
o Participation -- Eligible participants consist of officers, managers and certain key employees. -- Participation in the Management Incentive Program will be determined each year. Each participant will be assigned a "Target Bonus Percentage" ranging from 5 to 50 percent depending on duties and responsibilities. -- For each company, the Target Bonus Percentage for all the participants within that company will be applied to either their base salary or their salary grade midpoint as designated by the company's chairman, subject to the approval of the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Committee. -- Actual bonuses may range from 0, if the company's financial results fall below the minimum threshold or the participant does not make sufficient progress toward achieving his or her objectives (i.e. performance measure points totaling less than 70 points), to 187.5 percent if performance -- both Company and individual -- is rated at the maximum. -- New employees who are hired into a position that is eligible to participate in the Management Incentive Plan, will normally be eligible to receive a portion of the bonus calculated in accordance with this Plan that is pro-rated based on the number of full calendar months between the new employee's hire date and the end of the calendar year. -- Employees who would otherwise be eligible to participate in this Management Incentive Plan, but who leave employment with the company either voluntarily, involuntarily or as a result of retirement, will not receive a bonus for the year in which their employment terminates. If an employee who would otherwise be eligible to participate in this Management Incentive Plan dies, the company will pay the deceased employee's estate a portion of the bonus the deceased employee would otherwise have been entitled to assuming a 100% Individual Rating Factor, but pro-rated for the number of full calendar months the employee completed before his or her death. 3
o Company Performance -- Company performance will be measured on the following schedule: Percent of Company Target Net Income Rating ----------------- -------- Threshold.............. <90% 0% 90 50 92 65 95 80 96 85 97 90 98 94 99 97 Plan................... 100 100 105 110 <110 125 -- The actual Company Factor should be calculated by interpolation between the points shown in the table above. - -- Regardless of the Company rating resulting from this Schedule, the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Committee retains the authority to determine the final Company Rating for purposes of this Plan. o Individual Performance -- Individual performance will be measured on the following scale: Performance Measure Individual Points Rating Factor -------------------- -------------- 0 - 69 0% 70 70% 80 80% 90 90% 100 100% 110 110% -- In addition, up to 40 additional points and additional percentage points may be awarded to a participant at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer for exemplary performance. Individual performance points for the Chief Executive Officer are determined by the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Committee. 4
Sample Calculations o Example 1 Salary or midpoint $70,000 Target Bonus 10 percent ($7,000) Company Rating 100 percent Individual Rating 90 percent Calculation: Company Individual Target Bonus x Rating x Rating = Bonus Earned ----------- ------- ---------- ------------ $7,000 x 100% x 90% = $6,300 ====== o Example 2 -- Using the same salary and target bonus, but assuming Company performance was less than 90 percent of Target Net Income, there would be no bonus earned. Calculation: $7,000 x 0 x 90% = 0 o Example 3 -- Similarly, if the Individual Factor is rated below 70 points, no bonus would be earned regardless of the Company Factor. Calculation: $7,000 x 100% x 0 = 0 5
o Example 4 -- If the Company Rating Factor is allocated between two companies, the bonus will be calculated separately based on the allocation. Calculation: Company Company Individual Target Bonus x Rating x Allocation x Rating = Bonus Earned ------------ ------ ---------- ------ $7,000 x 100% x 20% x 90% = $1,260 $7,000 x 110% x 80% x 90% = $5,544 ------ Total Bonus = $6,804 o Example 5 -- It is also possible that one portion of the applicable Company Rating Factor is zero, for which there would be no bonus, regardless of the participant's Individual Rating Factor. Calculation: Company Company Individual Target Bonus x Rating x Allocation x Rating = Bonus Earned ------------ ------ ---------- ------ $7,000 x 0% x 20% x 90% = $0 $7,000 x 110% x 80% x 90% = $5,544 ------ Total Bonus = $5,544 6
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION ("CHAIRMAN'S AWARD") PROGRAM o In addition to the Management Incentive Program, the Company maintains an Employee Recognition Program known as the Chairman's Award program to reward non-union employees not eligible for the management bonus plan for superior performance that contains costs, improves efficiency and productivity of the workforce and better serves our customers. Awards may also be made for a special action or heroic deed, or for a project that positively impacts the performance or image of the Company. o Awards will be made from an annual pool designated by the Chairman of PSC with the approval of the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Committee. Unused funds will not be carried over to the next year. If financial performance warrants, management may request permission from the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Committee for special awards under the program. o In general, Chairman's Awards will not be made to employees of a company that does not achieve at least 90% of its net income objective for the year. o Awards may be made throughout the year, however, no more than one-third of a company's Chairman's Award pool may be awarded until the company's final net income for the year is determined. o Nominations for employees to receive Chairman's Awards will be made to the applicable officer and should include documentation on the reasons for the recommendations. The applicable officer will review the nominations and forward their recommendations to the Chairman of PSC. o The Chairman will determine the individuals to actually receive a bonus and the amount.