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                                                                  File No. 69-78
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington, DC 20549
                                   FORM U-3A-2

              Statement by Holding Company Claiming Exemption Under
              Rule U-3A-2 from the Provisions of the Public Utility
                           Holding Company Act of 1935

                      To Be Filed Annually Prior to March 1

                         MINNESOTA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
                         -------------------------------
                                (Name of company)

hereby files with the  Securities  Exchange  Commission  pursuant to Rule 2, its
statement  claiming  exemption as a holding  company from the  provisions of the
Public  Utility   Holding  Company  Act  of  1935,  and  submits  the  following
information:

         1.   Name,  State of organization, location  and nature of  business of
claimant and every subsidiary thereof, other than any exempt wholesale generator
(EWG) or foreign utility company in which claimant  directly or indirectly holds
an interest. 
State of Name Organization Location Nature of Business - ---- ------------ -------- ------------------ Minnesota Power & Light Company Minnesota Duluth, MN Electric Utility Superior Water, Light and Power Wisconsin Superior, WI Electric, Gas and Company Water Utility Energy Land, Incorporated Wisconsin Duluth, MN Inactive Capital Re Corporation Delaware New York, NY Financial Guaranty Reinsurance and Insurance RendField Land Company, Inc. Minnesota Duluth, MN Land Holding UtilEquip, Incorporated Minnesota Duluth, MN Inactive Minnesota Power Enterprises, Minnesota Duluth, MN Product and Marketing Inc. Coordination Rainy River Energy Corporation Minnesota Duluth, MN Contract Services Synertec, Incorporated Minnesota Duluth, MN Contract Services Minnesota Pulp, Incorporated Minnesota Duluth, MN Dissolved Minnesota Pulp II, Incorporated Minnesota Duluth, MN Dissolved Lakeview Financial Corporation I Minnesota Duluth, MN Inactive Lakeview Financial Corporation II Minnesota Duluth, MN Inactive -1- Upper Minnesota Properties, Minnesota Duluth, MN Affordable Housing Inc. Projects and Economic Development Upper Minnesota Properties- Minnesota Duluth, MN Affordable Housing Meadowlands, Inc. Project Upper Minnesota Properties- Minnesota Duluth, MN Affordable Housing Irving, Inc. Project Upper Minnesota Properties- Minnesota Duluth, MN Economic Development Development, Inc. BNI Coal, Ltd. North Dakota Bismarck, ND Coal Mining MP Affiliate Resources, Inc. Minnesota Duluth, MN Administrative Operations Minnesota Power Services Group, Minnesota Duluth, MN Product Development Inc. Electric Outlet, Inc. Minnesota Duluth, MN Retailer Minnesota Power Telecom, Minnesota Duluth, MN Fiberoptic Inc. Communications MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Minnesota Duluth, MN Real Estate MP&L Capital I Minnesota Duluth, MN Trust PCUC Acquisition Sub, Inc. Minnesota Duluth, MN Inactive MP Water Resources Group, Minnesota Orlando, FL Water and Wastewater Inc. Fibercore, Incorporated Minnesota Duluth, MN Inactive Heater Utilities, Inc. South Carolina Cary, NC Water and Wastewater Treatment Utility LaGrange Waterworks Corporation North Carolina Fayetteville, NC Water Utility Brookwood Water Corporation North Carolina Fayetteville, NC Water Utility Upstate Heater Utilities, Inc. South Carolina Anderson, SC Water Utility Florida Water Services Florida Orlando, FL Water and Wastewater Corporation Treatment Utility Florida Gas Services Corporation Florida Orlando, FL Liquefied Propane Gas Distributor Instrumentation Services, Inc. Florida Orlando, FL Predictive Maintenance Services -2- Predictive Maintenance and North Carolina Orlando, FL Inactive Operational Services, Inc. U.S. Maintenance and Management Florida Orlando, FL Full Maintenance Services Corporation Services Americas' Water Services Florida Orlando, FL Contract Operations Corporation Services Florida Water Consumer Products Florida Orlando, FL Residential Water Corporation Products and Services Lehigh Acquisition Corporation Delaware Lehigh Acres, FL Subdivider, Developer Lehigh Corporation Florida Lehigh Acres, FL Subdivider, Developer Lehigh Land & Investment, Inc. Florida Lehigh Acres, FL Inactive Cliffside Properties, Inc. California Lehigh Acres, FL Inactive Palm Coast Holdings, Inc. Florida Palm Coast, FL Subdivider, Developer Sugarmill Woods Communities, Inc. Florida Homosassa, FL Subdivider, Developer Enterprise Lehigh, Inc. Florida Lehigh Acres, FL Subdivider, Developer Interlachen Lakes Estates, Inc. Florida Interlachen, FL Subdivider, Developer Sundowner Properties, Inc. Pennsylvania Williston, FL Subdivider, Developer SRC of Florida, Inc. Florida Lehigh Acres, FL Subdivider, Developer MP Automotive Services, Inc. Minnesota Duluth, MN Automotive Services ADESA Houston, Inc. Texas Houston, TX Vehicle Auction ADESA San Antonio, Inc. Texas San Antonio, TX Vehicle Auction ADESA Corporation Indiana Indianapolis, IN Vehicle Auction - Corporate Operation ADESA Southern Indiana, Inc. Indiana Columbus, IN Vehicle Auction A.D.E. of Birmingham, Inc. Alabama Moody, AL Vehicle Auction ADESA Ohio, Inc. Ohio Cleveland, OH Vehicle Auction Franklin, OH Auto Dealers Exchange of Tennessee Memphis, TN Vehicle Auction Memphis, Inc. A.D.E. of Lexington, Inc. Kentucky Lexington, KY Vehicle Auction -3- Auto Dealers Exchange of Massachusetts Framingham, MA Vehicle Auction Concord, Inc. Greater Buffalo Auto Auction, Inc. New York Akron, NY Vehicle Auction ADESA Indianapolis, Inc. Indiana Plainfield, IN Vehicle Auction Great Rigs Incorporated Indiana Moody, AL Vehicle Transport ADESA Funding Corporation Indiana Indianapolis, IN Inactive A.D.E. Management Company Indiana Indianapolis, IN Vehicle Auction Management Company A.D.E. of Jacksonville, Inc. Florida Jacksonville, FL Vehicle Auction A.D.E. of Knoxville, Inc. Tennessee Knoxville, TN Vehicle Auction ADESA Charlotte, Inc. North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vehicle Auction ADESA Texas, Inc. Texas Austin, TX Vehicle Auction Dallas, TX Auto Banc Corporation New Jersey Manville, NJ Wholesale Vehicle Redistributor ADESA New Jersey, Inc. New Jersey Manville, NJ Vehicle Auction ADESA Wisconsin, Inc. Wisconsin Portage, WI Vehicle Auction ADESA Sacramento, Inc. California Sacramento, CA Vehicle Auction ADESA Pennsylvania, Inc. Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle Auction Automotive Finance Corporation Indiana Indianapolis, IN Financial Services AFC Funding Corporation Indiana Indianapolis, IN Financial Services ADESA Canada, Inc. Quebec Vars, Ontario, Vehicle Auction Canada Corporate Operations ADESA Montreal, Inc. Quebec St. Eustache, Vehicle Auction Quebec, Canada 3095-1115 Quebec Inc. Quebec St. Eustache, Inactive Quebec, Canada ADESA Halifax, Inc. Nova Scotia Lr. Sackville, Vehicle Auction Nova Scotia, Canada Professional Auto Remarketing Ontario Vars, Ontario, Vehicle Remarketing Canada, Inc. Canada -4- ADESA Moncton, Inc. New Brunswick Moncton, New Vehicle Auction Brunswick, Canada ADESA Ottawa, Inc. Ontario Vars, Ontario, Vehicle Auction Canada ADESA Remarketing Services, Inc. Ontario Vars, Ontario, Vehicle Remarketing Canada Footnotes Subsidiary of Minnesota Power & Light Company. Contributed less than 1 percent of consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 1997. Consisted of less than 1 percent of consolidated assets at December 31, 1997. Minnesota Power & Light Company has a 21 percent ownership interest in Capital Re Corporation (Capital Re). Capital Re is an investment accounted for by the equity method. Subsidiary of RendField Land Company, Inc. Subsidiary of Minnesota Power Enterprises, Inc. MP Water Resources Group, Inc. had an 80 percent ownership interest in this corporation. At Dec. 31, 1997 ownership was transferred to MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Subsidiary of Minnesota Power Services Group, Inc. Subsidiary of Upper Minnesota Properties, Inc. Subsidiary of MP Water Resources Group, Inc. Subsidiary of Heater Utilities, Inc. Heater Utilities, Inc. is, at the request of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, the emergency operator of Scotsdale Water and Sewer, Inc. and Mobile Hills Estates. Both are small water utilities in North Carolina. Subsidiary of Instrumentation Services, Inc. Subsidiary of Lehigh Acquisition Corporation. SRC of Florida, Inc. is a 50 percent partner in Guardian Title of Lehigh, a title company in Lehigh Acres, FL. Subsidiary of Lehigh Corporation. Lehigh Corporation owns 100 percent of J.W. Ford, Inc., an investment accounted for under the equity method. J.W. Ford, Inc. owned 50 percent of Joel/Bell Property, Inc. a land management company in Lehigh Acres, FL. that was dissolved in 1997. Lehigh Corporation is also a 40 percent participant in Westminster L.L.P. which is involved in residential development in Lehigh Acres, FL. Sold or dissolved in 1997. Subsidiary of MP Automotive Services, Inc. -5- Subsidiary of ADESA Corporation. ADESA Canada, Inc. owns 20 percent of Impact Auto Auctions Ltd. Subsidiary of ADESA Canada, Inc. Subsidiary of Automotive Finance Corporation. Subsidiary of A.D.E. Management Company. ADESA Corporation owns 51 percent of ADESA South Florida, L.L.C. which is an automobile auction in Opa-Locka, FL; 95 percent of Great Rigs Incorporated; and 51 percent of ADESA Southern Indiana, Inc. ADESA Indianapolis, Inc. owns 5 percent of Great Rigs Incorporated. Subsidiary of ADESA Ottawa, Inc. In process of dissolution.
-6- 2. A brief description of the properties of claimant and each of its subsidiary public utility companies used for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy for sale, or for the production, transmission, and distribution of natural or manufactured gas, indicating the location of principal generating plants, transmission lines, producing fields, gas manufacturing plants, and electric and gas distribution facilities, including all such properties which are outside the State in which claimant and its subsidiaries are organized and all transmission or pipelines which deliver or receive electric energy or gas at the borders of such State. Claimant - Minnesota Power & Light Company Reference is made to Annual Report Form 10-K (File No. 1-3548), filed by the claimant with the Commission on March 28, 1997, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, particularly pages 21 and 22, which is hereby incorporated by reference in this statement. Subsidiary - Superior Water, Light and Power Company Same reference as under claimant. 3. The following information for the last calendar year with respect to claimant and each of its subsidiary public utility companies: (a) Number of kWh of electric energy sold (at retail or wholesale), and Mcf. of natural or manufactured gas distributed at retail. Electricity Gas Minnesota Power & Light Company 9,256,580,358 None Superior Water, Light and Power Company 554,816,879 26,899,614 Florida Water Services Corporation None 25,494 (Liquefied Propane Gas) (b) Number of kWh of electric energy and Mcf. of natural or manufactured gas distributed at retail outside the State in which each such company is organized. None (c) Number of kWh of electric energy and Mcf. of natural or manufactured gas sold at wholesale outside the State in which each such company is organized, or at the State line. Electricity Gas Minnesota Power & Light Company 1,425,102,000 None Superior Water, Light and Power Company None None Florida Water Services Corporation None None -7- (d) Number of kWh of electric energy and Mcf. of natural or manufactured gas purchased outside the State in which each company is organized or at the State line. Electricity Gas Minnesota Power & Light Company 6,103,893,608 None Superior Water, Light and Power Company 564,200,178 None Florida Water Services Corporation* None None * Purchased only liquefied propane gas and all such purchases were made from local distributors and delivered in Florida. 4. The following information for the reporting period with respect to claimant and each interest it holds directly or indirectly in an EWG or a foreign utility company, stating monetary amounts in United States dollars: Not applicable to Minnesota Power & Light Company -8- Exhibits Exhibit A is the consolidating balance sheet of the claimant and its subsidiary companies at the close of such calendar year, together with a consolidating statement of income and consolidating statement of retained earnings of the claimant and its subsidiary companies for the last calendar year. Exhibit A-1 is the consolidating financial statements for Minnesota Power Enterprises, Inc. (MP Enterprises). These statements are combined in the consolidating financial statements of Minnesota Power & Light Company which are filed as Exhibit A. Exhibit A-2 - Consolidating financial statements for Minnesota Power Services Group, Inc. are combined in the consolidating financial statements of MP Enterprises which are filed as Exhibit A-1. These statements have been excluded from this exhibit because each subsidiary within this consolidated group is not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company's consolidating financial statements. Exhibit A-3 is the consolidating financial statements for MP Water Resources Group, Inc. (MP Water Resources). These statements are combined in the consolidating financial statements of Minnesota Power & Light Company which are filed as Exhibit A. Exhibit A-4 - Consolidating financial statements for MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. are combined in the consolidating financial statements of Minnesota Power & Light Company which are filed as Exhibit A. Consolidating financial statements for MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. have been excluded from this exhibit because for 1997 the material subsidiary, Lehigh Acquisition Corporation, is included in other exhibits. The consolidated statement of income for Lehigh Acquisition Corporation is combined with the consolidating financial statements of MP Water Resources and filed as Exhibit A-3. The consolidating balance sheet is presented as MP Real Estate in the consolidating financial statements of Minnesota Power & Light Company filed as Exhibit A. The assets of Lehigh Acquisition Corporation were transferred from MP Water Resources to MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. on December 31, 1997. Exhibit A-5 is the consolidating financial statements for Lehigh Acquisition Corporation. The consolidated statement of income is combined with the consolidating financial statements of MP Water Resources and filed as Exhibit A-3. The consolidating balance sheet is combined with the consolidating financial statements of MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. See Exhibit A-4. Exhibit A-6 is the consolidating financial statements for Heater Utilities, Inc. These statements are combined in the consolidated financial statements for MP Water Resources and filed as Exhibit A-3. Exhibit A-7 is the consolidating financial statements for MP Automotive Services, Inc. These statements are combined in the consolidating financial statements of Minnesota Power & Light Company which are filed as Exhibit A. Exhibit A-8 - Consolidating financial statements for ADESA Corporation are combined in the consolidating financial statements for MP Automotive Services, Inc. and are filed as Exhibit A-7. Consolidating financial statements for ADESA Corporation have been excluded from this exhibit because the majority of the subsidiaries included in this consolidation are not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company. This exhibit was also excluded due to the competitive nature of the business. Exhibit A-9 - Consolidating financial statements for RendField Land Company, Inc. are combined in the consolidating financial statements of Minnesota Power & Light Company which are filed as Exhibit A. These statements have been excluded from this exhibit because each subsidiary within this consolidated group is not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company's consolidating financial statements. Exhibit A-10 - Consolidating financial statements for Upper Minnesota Properties, Inc. are combined in the consolidating financial statements of MP Enterprises which are filed as Exhibit A-1. These statements have been excluded from this exhibit because each subsidiary within this consolidated group is not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company's consolidating financial statements. Exhibit A-11 is a list of abbreviations used in the Exhibits. Exhibit B is the Financial Data Schedule. Exhibit C is not applicable to Minnesota Power & Light Company. -9- The above-named claimant has caused this statement to be duly executed on its behalf by its authorized officer on this 24th day of February 1998. MINNESOTA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY ------------------------------------ (Name of Claimant) [CORPORATE SEAL] By D.G. Gartzke --------------------------------- Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer Attest: Mark A. Schober - ------------------------------------ Controller Name, title, and address of officer to whom notices and correspondence concerning this statement should be addressed: David G. Gartzke Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer - ----------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- (Name) (Title) Minnesota Power & Light Company 30 West Superior Street Duluth, Minnesota 55802 ----------------------- (Address) -10- Exhibit A Page 1 of 6 Minnesota Power - Consolidated Minnesota Power Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 Minnesota Cons. MP Cons. Water Consolidated Elimination Power SWL&P Enterprises Resources -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Plant and Other Assets Electric 1,234,550,937 3,043,726 1,206,893,354 24,613,858 0 0 Electric Miscellaneous 23,699,040 0 17,189,443 88,908 6,420,689 0 Gas 15,875,239 1,323,530 0 14,551,709 0 0 Water (SWLP) 19,343,291 2,366,015 0 16,977,276 0 0 Coal 40,903,971 0 0 0 40,903,971 0 Common 0 (6,733,271) 0 6,733,271 0 0 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total Electric Operations 1,334,372,478 0 1,224,082,797 62,965,021 47,324,660 0 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Water 425,111,770 0 0 0 0 425,111,770 Water Miscellaneous 10,459,112 0 0 0 0 10,459,112 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total Water Operation 435,570,882 0 0 0 0 435,570,882 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Auto Restribution 174,189,000 0 0 0 0 0 Afford Housing & Other -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total Investment Operations 0 0 0 0 0 0 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total Plant 1,944,132,360 0 1,224,082,797 62,965,021 47,324,660 435,570,882 Accumulated Depreciation (697,497,068) 0 (517,915,568) (22,217,429) (21,973,985) (122,890,086) Construction Work in Progress 26,211,330 0 10,625,538 232,091 407,626 9,574,075 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Net Plant 1,272,846,622 0 716,792,766 40,979,683 25,758,301 322,254,871 Securities Investments 73,908,721 (306,720) 73,968,263 0 0 247,179 Equity Investments 118,759,527 0 118,754,527 0 5,000 0 Real Estate 55,539,476 0 0 0 0 0 Other 4,651,908 0 3,948,231 1,344 0 0 Investment in Subsidiaries 0 (581,839,554) 581,839,553 0 0 0 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total Plant and Assets 1,525,706,253 (582,146,274) 1,495,303,340 40,981,027 25,763,300 322,502,050 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Current Assets Cash 40,057,452 1 2,417,209 277,273 3,824,747 3,494,699 Temporary Cash Investments 1,701,356 0 87,387 0 472,968 1,141,000 Trading Securities 123,533,059 (999,476) 124,532,535 0 0 0 Customer Accounts Receivable 154,781,574 0 39,402,863 5,561,958 4,019,574 11,742,152 Reserve for Uncol Accounts (12,559,034) 0 (1,167,319) (301,239) 0 (437,476) Notes Receivable 1,524,327 0 335,840 0 0 155,408 Accounts Receivable - Other 14,796,427 (431,410) 6,556,015 624,783 36,648 779,650 Accounts Receivable - Associates (1) (292,341,031) 54,546,638 0 16,047,235 29,301,712 Cons. MP Energy MP CNRD, Automotive Land Real Estate LFC1, MPC1 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Plant and Other Assets Electric 0 0 0 0 Electric Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 Gas 0 0 0 0 Water (SWLP) 0 0 0 0 Coal 0 0 0 0 Common 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Electric Operations 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Water 0 0 0 0 Water Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Water Operation 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Auto Restribution 174,189,000 0 0 0 Afford Housing & Other ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Investment Operations 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Plant 174,189,000 0 0 0 Accumulated Depreciation (12,500,000) 0 0 0 Construction Work in Progress 5,372,000 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Plant 167,061,000 0 0 0 Securities Investments 0 0 0 0 Equity Investments 0 0 0 0 Real Estate 0 0 55,539,476 0 Other 0 0 0 702,333 Investment in Subsidiaries 1 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Plant and Assets 167,061,001 0 55,539,476 702,333 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Current Assets Cash 27,309,000 5,845 2,713,423 15,256 Temporary Cash Investments 0 0 0 0 Trading Securities 0 0 0 0 Customer Accounts Receivable 94,055,027 0 0 0 Reserve for Uncol Accounts (10,653,000) 0 0 0 Notes Receivable 1,033,079 0 0 0 Accounts Receivable - Other 0 0 7,224,745 5,996 Accounts Receivable - Associates 89,067,121 10,658,282 4,071,029 88,649,015
Exhibit A Page 2 of 6 Minnesota Power - Consolidated Minnesota Power Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 Minnesota Cons. MP Consolidated Elimination Power SWL&P Enterprises -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Fuel Stock 8,985,993 0 8,985,993 0 0 Plant & Operating Supplies 16,055,661 0 9,330,047 1,340,537 3,495,503 Prepayments 6,382,560 0 1,587,534 891,344 71,946 Other Current & Accrued Assets 13,469,035 0 11,220,545 616,147 1,404 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Current Assets 368,728,409 (293,771,916) 257,835,286 9,010,802 27,970,025 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Deferred Charges 108,365,812 3,131,903 70,378,001 1,427,441 5,128,955 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Intangibles Goodwill 158,939,892 0 0 0 0 Other 10,576,503 0 0 0 659,503 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Intangibles 169,516,395 0 0 0 659,503 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Assets 2,172,316,869 (872,786,287) 1,823,516,627 51,419,271 59,521,783 ============== ============== ============== ========== =========== Cons. Water Cons. MP Energy MP CNRD, Resources Automotive Land Real Estate LFC1, MPC1 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Fuel Stock 0 0 0 0 0 Plant & Operating Supplies 858,575 1,031,000 0 0 0 Prepayments 821,336 3,010,400 0 0 0 Other Current & Accrued Assets 1,418,094 0 0 212,845 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Current Assets 49,275,150 204,852,627 10,664,126 14,222,042 88,670,266 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Deferred Charges 20,896,080 7,386,000 0 0 17,432 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Intangibles Goodwill 0 157,925,000 0 1,014,892 0 Other 0 9,917,000 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Intangibles 0 167,842,000 0 1,014,892 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Assets 392,673,280 547,141,627 10,664,126 70,776,410 89,390,032 =========== =========== =========== =========== ============
Exhibit A Page 3 of 6 Minnesota Power - Consolidated Minnesota Power Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 Minnesota Cons. MP Consolidated Elimination Power SWL&P Enterprises -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Capitalization Common Equity Common Stock & PD in Capital 416,033,112 (495,297,709) 416,033,111 5,800,000 26,234,451 Loan to Leveraged ESOP (65,848,290) 0 (65,848,290) 0 0 Unrealized Gains-Investments 5,468,656 0 5,468,656 0 0 Cumul Translation Adjustment (832,000) 0 0 0 0 Retained Earnings 296,125,422 (86,541,844) 296,125,415 12,416,047 1,985,166 Preferred Stock 5% 11,491,693 0 11,491,693 0 0 $6.70 Series 10,000,000 0 10,000,000 0 0 $7.125 Series 10,000,000 0 10,000,000 0 0 QUIPS 75,000,000 0 0 0 0 Long-Term Debt Bonds 536,493,423 (400,000) 408,180,000 10,600,000 0 Other Long-Term Debt 150,122,136 (78,611,999) 88,819,866 7,350,000 14,894,683 Unamortized Discount - Debt (1,230,373) 0 (1,105,608) (124,765) 0 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Capitalization 1,442,823,779 (660,851,552) 1,179,164,844 36,041,282 43,114,300 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Current Liabilities Notes Payable 129,084,146 0 128,741,267 0 0 Current Maturities 4,748,450 1,511,998 0 0 2,241,003 Accounts Payable Accounts Payable - Other 78,656,686 (1,642,837) 26,132,839 1,067,244 527,251 Accounts Payable - Associates 0 (214,613,948) 154,994,340 2,208,259 7,425,318 Accrued Taxes Federal Income Taxes 11,047,080 0 5,924,401 251,070 458,325 State Income Taxes 1,353,958 0 1,156,545 4,582 (218,815) Other Accrued Taxes 41,232,957 0 31,328,868 110,875 504,327 Accrued Dividends & Interest Interest Accrued 13,209,170 0 8,336,409 274,976 225,980 Dividends Declared 487,323 0 487,323 0 0 Other Customer Deposits 2,512,487 0 350,824 17,839 0 Tax Collections Payable 656,775 0 576,675 67,729 12,372 Misc Current & Accrued Liabilities 42,156,884 (321,851) 17,433,899 1,593,424 1,121,361 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities 325,145,915 (215,066,638) 375,463,390 5,595,998 12,297,121 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Deferred Credits Cont in Aid of Const 102,565,114 0 0 1,333,977 0 Accum Deferred Income Taxes 120,053,451 0 127,835,848 2,338,211 1,781,749 Accum Def Inv Tax Credits 31,268,690 0 28,685,818 909,644 0 Other Minority Interest 14,467,396 0 0 0 1,552 Other Deferred Credits 135,992,524 3,131,903 112,366,727 5,200,159 2,327,062 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Deferred Credits 404,347,175 3,131,903 268,888,393 9,781,991 4,110,363 -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Liab & Capitalization 2,172,316,869 (872,786,287) 1,823,516,627 51,419,271 59,521,783 ============== ============== ============== ========== =========== Cons. Water Cons. MP Energy MP CNRD, Resources Automotive Land Real Estate LFC1, MPC1 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Capitalization Common Equity Common Stock & PD in Capital 63,605,714 333,035,847 2,500 58,621,698 7,997,500 Loan to Leveraged ESOP 0 0 0 0 0 Unrealized Gains-Investments 0 0 0 0 0 Cumul Translation Adjustment 0 (832,000) 0 0 0 Retained Earnings 55,723,562 22,673,994 6,390,152 0 (12,647,071) Preferred Stock 5% 0 0 0 0 0 $6.70 Series 0 0 0 0 0 $7.125 Series 0 0 0 0 0 QUIPS 0 0 0 0 75,000,000 Long-Term Debt Bonds 118,113,423 0 0 0 0 Other Long-Term Debt 14,246,821 98,914,000 0 4,508,765 0 Unamortized Discount - Debt 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Capitalization 251,689,520 453,791,841 6,392,652 63,130,463 70,350,429 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Current Liabilities Notes Payable 0 334,000 0 8,879 0 Current Maturities 555,452 439,997 0 0 0 Accounts Payable Accounts Payable - Other 5,495,526 46,100,034 0 788,444 188,185 Accounts Payable - Associates 2,562,459 23,495,673 3,541,574 1,004,184 19,382,141 Accrued Taxes Federal Income Taxes (207,440) 4,592,213 7,330 74,891 (53,710) State Income Taxes (149,558) (55,080) 722,570 0 (106,287) Other Accrued Taxes 8,452,623 820,805 0 7,455 8,004 Accrued Dividends & Interest Interest Accrued 2,841,561 1,530,245 0 0 0 Dividends Declared 0 0 0 0 0 Other Customer Deposits 2,143,824 0 0 0 0 Tax Collections Payable 0 0 0 0 0 Misc Current & Accrued Liabilities 5,179,452 14,991,943 0 2,158,656 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities 26,873,898 92,249,830 4,271,474 4,042,509 19,418,333 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Deferred Credits Cont in Aid of Const 101,231,137 0 0 0 0 Accum Deferred Income Taxes 4,324,059 1,029,956 0 (16,877,642) (378,731) Accum Def Inv Tax Credits 1,673,228 0 0 0 0 Other Minority Interest 0 70,000 0 14,395,844 0 Other Deferred Credits 6,881,438 0 0 6,085,236 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Deferred Credits 114,109,862 1,099,956 0 3,603,438 (378,731) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Liab & Capitalization 392,673,280 547,141,627 10,664,126 70,776,410 89,390,032 =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Exhibit A Page 4 of 6 Minnesota Power - Consolidated Minnesota Power Consolidated Statement of Income Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 Minnesota Cons. MP Consolidated Elimination Power SWL&P Enterprises -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Revenue and Income Electric Operations Electric 474,043,685 (17,227,747) 467,273,549 23,997,883 0 Electric - Misc 19,224,292 (67,512) 14,583,517 508,564 4,199,724 AFDC - Equity 0 0 0 0 0 Gas 13,707,755 0 0 13,707,755 0 Water (SWL&P) 4,219,025 0 0 4,219,025 0 Coal 30,660,344 0 0 0 30,660,344 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Electric Operations 541,855,100 (17,295,259) 481,857,065 42,433,226 34,860,068 Water Operations Water 78,069,089 0 0 0 0 Water - Misc 17,210,582 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Equity 246,268 0 0 0 0 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Water Operations 95,525,939 0 0 0 0 Auto Redistribution 255,487,999 0 0 0 0 Investments Investment 21,842,105 (7,562,989) 11,329,758 0 0 Real Estate 38,803,716 0 0 0 0 Other 106,351 (114,587) 0 0 0 Equity in Subs 0 (39,907,281) 39,907,282 0 0 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Investments 60,752,173 (47,584,857) 51,237,040 0 0 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Operating Revenue and Income 953,621,211 (64,880,116) 533,094,105 42,433,226 34,860,067 Operating Expenses Fuel 75,974,108 0 75,974,108 0 0 Purchased Power 118,087,529 (16,557,366) 118,087,529 16,557,366 0 Operations Operation 273,296,678 (686,666) 85,215,369 15,608,965 22,113,316 Maintenance 34,647,327 0 24,635,075 763,729 1,740,000 Depreciation 70,842,825 0 40,911,267 1,949,382 2,392,442 Property Taxes 36,104,083 0 29,121,197 796,330 47,288 Other Taxes 10,674,816 0 4,957,702 289,431 634,972 Administrative and General 152,039,622 (114,587) 25,816,496 1,303,110 4,871,110 Minority Interest 2,309,390 0 0 0 (94) Interest Expense Interest on Long-Term Debt 49,281,104 0 27,494,827 1,223,140 1,260,355 Other Interest Expense 14,251,999 (7,412,965) 19,737,319 311,637 79,588 Amort of Interest Expense 1,146,066 0 1,108,407 37,659 0 AFDC - Debt (419,633) 0 (77,986) 0 0 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Total Operating Expenses 838,235,914 (24,771,584) 452,981,308 38,840,749 33,138,975 Cons. Water Cons. MP Energy MP CNRD, Resources Automotive Land Real Estate LFC1, MPC1 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------ Revenue and Income Electric Operations Electric 0 0 0 0 0 Electric - Misc 0 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Equity 0 0 0 0 0 Gas 0 0 0 0 0 Water (SWL&P) 0 0 0 0 0 Coal 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------ Total Electric Operations 0 0 0 0 0 Water Operations Water 78,069,089 0 0 0 0 Water - Misc 17,210,582 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Equity 246,268 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------ Total Water Operations 95,525,939 0 0 0 0 Auto Redistribution 0 255,487,999 0 0 0 Investments Investment 4,533,109 5,996,072 1,307,405 0 6,238,750 Real Estate 38,803,716 0 0 0 0 Other 230,517 0 0 0 (9,579) Equity in Subs 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------ Total Investments 43,567,343 5,996,072 1,307,405 0 6,229,171 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------ Total Operating Revenue and Income 139,093,282 261,484,071 1,307,405 0 6,229,171 Operating Expenses Fuel 0 0 0 0 0 Purchased Power 0 0 0 0 0 Operations Operation 40,758,694 110,287,000 0 0 0 Maintenance 5,441,523 2,067,000 0 0 0 Depreciation 11,622,734 13,967,000 0 0 0 Property Taxes 4,235,139 1,896,000 0 0 8,130 Other Taxes 4,792,712 0 0 0 0 Administrative and General 28,041,865 91,983,761 126,355 0 11,513 Minority Interest 2,309,484 0 0 0 0 Interest Expense Interest on Long-Term Debt 11,454,757 7,848,026 0 0 0 Other Interest Expense 437,847 26,793 11,788 0 1,059,992 Amort of Interest Expense 0 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Debt (341,647) 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------ Total Operating Expenses 108,753,108 228,075,579 138,143 0 1,079,635
Exhibit A Page 5 of 6 Minnesota Power - Consolidated Minnesota Power Consolidated Statement of Income Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 Minnesota Cons. MP Consolidated Elimination Power SWL&P Enterprises -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Income from Equity Investments 14,829,154 0 14,829,154 0 0 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Operating Income 130,214,451 (40,108,532) 94,941,951 3,592,477 1,721,092 Distribution - QUIPS (6,037,499) 201,251 0 0 0 Income Tax (Expense) (46,599,507) 0 (17,364,505) (1,331,792) 264,074 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Net Income 77,577,445 (39,907,281) 77,577,446 2,260,685 1,985,166 Preferred Dividends (1,949,290) 0 (1,949,290) 0 0 -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------- ----------- Earnings Available for Common 75,628,155 (39,907,281) 75,628,156 2,260,685 1,985,166 ============== ============= ============== ========== =========== Cons. Water Cons. MP Energy MP CNRD, Resources Automotive Land Real Estate LFC1, MPC1 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Income from Equity Investments 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating Income 30,340,174 33,408,492 1,169,262 0 5,149,536 Distribution - QUIPS 0 0 0 0 (6,238,750) Income Tax (Expense) (12,033,784) (16,537,990) (42,642) 0 447,132 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Net Income 18,306,390 16,870,502 1,126,620 0 (642,082) Preferred Dividends 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Earnings Available for Common 18,306,390 16,870,502 1,126,620 0 (642,082) =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Exhibit A Page 6 of 6 Minnesota Power & Light Company and Subsidiaries Consolidating Statement of Retained Earnings for the Year Ended December 31, 1997
Superior Consolidated Eliminations Minnesota Water, Light Consolidated MP Water Consolidated and Power & Light and Power MP Resources Total Adjustments Company Company Enterprises Group, Inc. ----- ----------- ------- ------- ----------- ------------ Balance at Beginning of Period $ 282,959,751 $ (147,218,574) $282,959,751 $11,755,362 $ 10,418,619 $124,640,539 Additions Net Income (Loss) from Statement of Income 77,577,445 (39,907,278) 77,577,445 2,260,685 1,985,166 18,306,392 ------------- -------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ 360,537,196 (187,125,852) 360,537,196 14,016,047 12,403,785 142,946,931 ------------- -------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ Deductions Dividends - Cash 5% Preferred Stock ($5.00 per share) 566,790 566,790 Serial (A) Preferred Stock ($6.70 per share) 670,000 670,000 Serial Preferred Stock ($7.125 per share) 712,500 712,500 Common Stock 62,462,491 (1,600,000) 62,462,491 1,600,000 Other (98,984,006) 10,418,619 87,223,369 ------------- -------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ Total Deductions 64,411,781 (100,584,006) 64,411,781 1,600,000 10,418,619 87,223,369 ------------- -------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ Balance at End of Period $ 296,125,415 $ (86,541,846) $296,125,415 $12,416,047 $ 1,985,166 $ 55,723,562 ------------- -------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ Consolidated Consolidated MP RendField, Automotive Energy Land MP Lakeview, Services, Inc. Incorporated Real Estate MP&L Capital -------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Balance at Beginning of Period $ 5,803,495 $5,263,532 $ 0 $(10,662,973) Additions Net Income (Loss) from Statement of Income 16,870,499 1,126,619 0 (642,083) ----------- ----------- --------- ------------ 22,673,994 6,390,151 0 (11,305,056) ----------- ----------- --------- ------------ Deductions Dividends - Cash 5% Preferred Stock ($5.00 per share) Serial (A) Preferred Stock ($6.70 per share) Serial Preferred Stock ($7.125 per share) Common Stock Other 1,342,018 ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- Total Deductions 1,342,018 ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- Balance at End of Period $22,673,994 $ 6,390,151 $ 0 $ (12,647,074) ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- Includes balances from subsidiaries reorganized during 1997. Dividends from Superior Water, Light and Power Company. Transfers due to 1997 reorganization.
Exhibit A-1 Page 1 of 5 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Enterprises Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD-Dec-97 MP Consol Rainy Consolidated Eliminations Enterprises BNI Coal Services River ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Plant and Other Assets Electric 0 0 0 0 0 0 Electric Miscellaneous 6,420,689 0 0 0 331,334 313,012 Gas 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water (SWLP) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coal 40,903,971 0 0 40,903,971 0 0 Common 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Electric Operations 47,324,660 0 0 40,903,971 331,334 313,012 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Water 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Water Operation 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Auto Restribution 0 0 0 0 0 0 Afford Housing & Other ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Investment Operations 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Plant 47,324,660 0 0 40,903,971 331,334 313,012 Accumulated Depreciation (21,973,985) 0 0 (21,310,735) (116,970) (18,781) Construction Work in Progress 407,626 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Net Plant 25,758,301 0 0 19,593,237 214,364 294,231 Securities Investments 0 0 0 0 0 0 Equity Investments 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 Real Estate 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 Investment in Subsidiaries 0 (25,498,776) 25,498,776 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Plant and Assets 25,763,300 (25,498,776) 25,498,776 19,593,237 214,364 294,231 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Current Assets Cash 3,824,747 0 0 3,683,645 4,813 21,814 Temporary Cash Investments 472,968 0 0 442,968 0 0 Trading Securities 0 0 0 0 0 0 Customer Accounts Receivable 4,019,574 0 0 3,652,942 172,968 32,940 Reserve for Uncol Accounts 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes Receivable 0 0 0 0 0 0 Accounts Receivable - Other 36,648 0 0 0 36,648 0 Accounts Receivable - Associates 16,047,235 (2,020,000) 4,914,194 348 58,200 4,000,537 Consol MP MP UMPI Synertec Telecom Affiliates ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Plant and Other Assets Electric 0 0 0 0 Electric Miscellaneous 5,109,443 55,218 611,683 0 Gas 0 0 0 0 Water (SWLP) 0 0 0 0 Coal 0 0 0 0 Common 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Electric Operations 5,109,443 55,218 611,683 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Water 0 0 0 0 Water Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Water Operation 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Auto Restribution 0 0 0 0 Afford Housing & Other ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Investment Operations 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Plant 5,109,443 55,218 611,683 0 Accumulated Depreciation (466,503) (50,524) (10,472) 0 Construction Work in Progress 0 0 407,626 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Plant 4,642,939 4,694 1,008,836 0 Securities Investments 0 0 0 0 Equity Investments 5,000 0 0 0 Real Estate 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 Investment in Subsidiaries 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Plant and Assets 4,647,939 4,694 1,008,836 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Current Assets Cash 95,245 19,933 0 (704) Temporary Cash Investments 30,000 0 0 0 Trading Securities 0 0 0 0 Customer Accounts Receivable 9,413 151,310 0 0 Reserve for Uncol Accounts 0 0 0 0 Notes Receivable 0 0 0 0 Accounts Receivable - Other 0 0 0 0 Accounts Receivable - Associates 2,449,037 4,568,044 2,053,800 23,075
Exhibit A-1 Page 2 of 5 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Enterprises Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD-Dec-97 MP Consol Rainy Consolidated Eliminations Enterprises BNI Coal Services River ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Fuel Stock 0 0 0 0 0 0 Plant & Operating Supplies 3,495,503 0 0 3,137,569 357,933 0 Prepayments 71,946 0 0 62,828 0 4,127 Other Current & Accrued Assets 1,404 0 0 1,404 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Current Assets 27,970,025 (2,020,000) 4,914,194 10,981,705 630,564 4,059,418 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Deferred Charges 5,128,955 0 0 5,082,269 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Intangibles Goodwill 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 659,503 0 0 0 659,503 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Intangibles 659,503 0 0 0 659,503 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Assets 59,521,783 (27,518,776) 30,412,970 35,657,211 1,504,430 4,353,650 =========== ============ ============ ============ ============ =========== Consol MP MP UMPI Synertec Telecom Affiliates ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Fuel Stock 0 0 0 0 Plant & Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0 Prepayments 4,991 0 0 0 Other Current & Accrued Assets 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Current Assets 2,588,686 4,739,286 2,053,800 22,371 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Deferred Charges 46,686 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Intangibles Goodwill 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Intangibles 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Assets 7,283,312 4,743,979 3,062,636 22,371 ============ =========== =========== ===========
Exhibit A-1 Page 3 of 5 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Enterprises Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD-Dec-97 MP Consol Rainy Consolidated Eliminations Enterprises BNI Coal Services River ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- Capitalization Common Equity Common Stock & PD in Capital 26,234,451 (15,467,914) 26,234,451 2,027,426 1,482,082 1,350,000 Loan to Leveraged ESOP 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unrealized Gains-Investments 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cumul Translation Adjustment 0 0 0 0 0 0 Retained Earnings 1,985,166 (10,030,862) 1,985,167 12,531,545 (1,054,810) (1,886,325) Preferred Stock 5% 0 0 0 0 0 0 $6.70 Series 0 0 0 0 0 0 $7.125 Series 0 0 0 0 0 0 QUIPS 0 0 0 0 0 0 Long-Term Debt Bonds 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Long-Term Debt 14,894,683 0 0 12,630,671 0 0 Unamortized Discount - Debt 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Capitalization 43,114,300 (25,498,776) 28,219,619 27,189,641 427,273 (536,325) ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- Current Liabilities Notes Payable 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Maturities 2,241,003 0 0 2,066,181 0 0 Accounts Payable Accounts Payable - Other 527,251 0 0 465,234 41,400 0 Accounts Payable - Associates 7,425,318 (2,020,000) 2,222,951 212,919 704,928 4,996,379 Accrued Taxes Federal Income Taxes 458,325 0 20,410 237,887 232,900 (20,490) State Income Taxes (218,815) 0 (50,010) 75,545 (153,510) (39,850) Other Accrued Taxes 504,327 0 0 491,278 0 0 Accrued Dividends & Interest Interest Accrued 225,980 0 0 181,197 0 0 Dividends Declared 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Customer Deposits 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tax Collections Payable 12,372 0 0 0 12,030 0 Misc Current & Accrued Liabilities 1,121,361 0 0 1,109,631 (822) 0 ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Current Liabilities 12,297,121 (2,020,000) 2,193,351 4,839,872 836,927 4,936,039 ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- Deferred Credits Cont in Aid of Const 0 0 0 0 0 0 Accum Deferred Income Taxes 1,781,749 0 0 1,300,635 240,231 (46,065) Accum Def Inv Tax Credits 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Minority Interest 1,552 0 0 0 0 0 Other Deferred Credits 2,327,062 0 0 2,327,062 0 0 ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Deferred Credits 4,110,363 0 0 3,627,697 240,231 (46,065) ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Liab & Capitalization 59,521,783 (27,518,776) 30,412,970 35,657,211 1,504,430 4,353,650 =========== ============ =========== ============ ============ =========== Consol MP MP UMPI Synertec Telecom Affiliates ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Capitalization Common Equity Common Stock & PD in Capital 3,524,189 5,074,217 2,000,000 10,000 Loan to Leveraged ESOP 0 0 0 0 Unrealized Gains-Investments 0 0 0 0 Cumul Translation Adjustment 0 0 0 0 Retained Earnings 946,544 (410,788) (95,307) 0 Preferred Stock 5% 0 0 0 0 $6.70 Series 0 0 0 0 $7.125 Series 0 0 0 0 QUIPS 0 0 0 0 Long-Term Debt Bonds 0 0 0 0 Other Long-Term Debt 2,264,012 0 0 0 Unamortized Discount - Debt 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Total Capitalization 6,734,745 4,663,429 1,904,693 10,000 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Current Liabilities Notes Payable 0 0 0 0 Current Maturities 174,821 0 0 0 Accounts Payable Accounts Payable - Other 20,617 0 0 0 Accounts Payable - Associates 29,587 95,121 1,171,402 12,030 Accrued Taxes Federal Income Taxes (48,842) 42,750 (6,290) 0 State Income Taxes (35,430) 3,090 (18,650) 0 Other Accrued Taxes 13,049 0 0 0 Accrued Dividends & Interest Interest Accrued 44,783 0 0 0 Dividends Declared 0 0 0 0 Other Customer Deposits 0 0 0 0 Tax Collections Payable 0 0 0 341 Misc Current & Accrued Liabilities 12,552 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities 211,136 140,961 1,146,462 12,371 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Deferred Credits Cont in Aid of Const 0 0 0 0 Accum Deferred Income Taxes 335,878 (60,410) 11,480 0 Accum Def Inv Tax Credits 0 0 0 0 Other Minority Interest 1,552 0 0 0 Other Deferred Credits 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Total Deferred Credits 337,430 (60,410) 11,480 0 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Total Liab & Capitalization 7,283,312 4,743,979 3,062,636 22,371 ============ =========== =========== ==========
Exhibit A-1 Page 4 of 5 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Enterprises Consolidated Statement of Income Current Period: Dec-97
YTD-Dec-97 MP Consol Rainy Consolidated Eliminations Enterprises BNI Coal Services River ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Revenue and Income Electric Operations Electric 0 0 0 0 0 0 Electric - Misc 4,199,724 0 27,637 0 724,529 2,555,619 AFDC - Equity 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gas 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water (SWL&P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coal 30,660,344 0 0 30,660,344 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Electric Operations 34,860,068 0 27,637 30,660,344 724,529 2,555,619 Water Operations Water 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water - Misc 0 0 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Equity 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Water Operations 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto Redistribution 0 0 0 0 0 0 Investments Investment 0 0 0 0 0 0 Real Estate 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 Equity in Subs 0 (2,284,325) 2,284,325 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Investments 0 (2,284,325) 2,284,325 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Operating Revenue and Income 34,860,067 (2,284,325) 2,311,962 30,660,344 724,528 2,555,619 Operating Expenses Fuel 0 0 0 0 0 0 Purchased Power 0 0 0 0 0 0 Operations Operation 22,113,316 0 20,950 18,933,381 663,675 2,219,221 Maintenance 1,740,000 0 0 1,740,000 0 0 Depreciation 2,392,442 0 0 1,942,527 277,429 12,520 Property Taxes 47,288 0 0 31,303 4,677 0 Other Taxes 634,972 0 0 634,972 0 0 Administrative and General 4,871,110 0 516,944 1,321,062 1,577,711 849,296 Minority Interest (94) 0 0 0 0 0 Interest Expense Interest on Long-Term Debt 1,260,355 0 0 1,091,351 0 0 Other Interest Expense 79,588 0 0 25,482 0 0 Amort of Interest Expense 0 0 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Debt 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Total Operating Expenses 33,138,975 0 537,894 25,720,076 2,523,491 3,081,037 Consol MP MP UMPI Synertec Telecom Affiliates ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenue and Income Electric Operations Electric 0 0 0 0 Electric - Misc 348,170 527,213 16,555 0 AFDC - Equity 0 0 0 0 Gas 0 0 0 0 Water (SWL&P) 0 0 0 0 Coal 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- Total Electric Operations 348,170 527,213 16,555 0 Water Operations Water 0 0 0 0 Water - Misc 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Equity 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- Total Water Operations 0 0 0 0 Auto Redistribution 0 0 0 0 Investments Investment 0 0 0 0 Real Estate 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 Equity in Subs 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- Total Investments 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- Total Operating Revenue and Income 348,171 527,213 16,555 0 Operating Expenses Fuel 0 0 0 0 Purchased Power 0 0 0 0 Operations Operation 177,112 0 112,053 (13,075) Maintenance 0 0 0 0 Depreciation 146,386 3,108 10,472 0 Property Taxes 11,308 0 0 0 Other Taxes 0 0 0 0 Administrative and General 113,040 423,386 56,596 13,075 Minority Interest (94) 0 0 0 Interest Expense Interest on Long-Term Debt 169,004 0 0 0 Other Interest Expense 54,106 0 0 0 Amort of Interest Expense 0 0 0 0 AFDC - Debt 0 0 0 0 ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- Total Operating Expenses 670,861 426,494 179,122 0
Exhibit A-1 Page 5 of 5 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Enterprises Consolidated Statement of Income Current Period: Dec-97
YTD-Dec-97 MP Consol Rainy Consolidated Eliminations Enterprises BNI Coal Services River ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Income from Equity Investments 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Operating Income 1,721,092 (2,284,325) 1,774,067 4,940,268 (1,798,963) (525,418) Distribution - QUIPS 0 0 0 0 0 0 Income Tax (Expense) 264,074 0 211,100 (1,369,921) 744,153 217,178 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Net Income 1,985,166 (2,284,325) 1,985,167 3,570,347 (1,054,810) (308,240) Preferred Dividends 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- Earnings Available for Common 1,985,166 (2,284,325) 1,985,167 3,570,347 (1,054,810) (308,240) =========== ============ ============ ============ ============ =========== Consol MP MP UMPI Synertec Telecom Affiliates ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income from Equity Investments 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating Income (322,691) 100,720 (162,567) 0 Distribution - QUIPS 0 0 0 0 Income Tax (Expense) 435,980 (41,676) 67,260 0 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Net Income 113,289 59,044 (95,307) 0 Preferred Dividends 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Earnings Available for Common 113,289 59,044 (95,307) 0 =========== =========== =========== ===========
Exhibit A-2 Page 1 of 1 Minnesota Power Services Group, Inc. Consolidating financial statements for Minnesota Power Services Group, Inc. have been excluded from this exhibit because each subsidiary within this consolidated group is not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company's consolidating financial statements. Exhibit A-3 Page 1 of 3 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Water Resources Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 MP Water Florida Instr Ser Florida Consolidated Eliminations Resources Water Res Heater (ISI) LAC Gas Services ------------ ------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- --------- ------ ------------ Assets Utility Plant- Water 425,111,770 0 0 371,204,980 53,906,790 0 0 0 Accumulated Depreciation (120,698,902) 0 0 (105,399,682) (15,299,220) 0 0 0 Construction Work in Progress 9,574,075 0 0 9,563,730 0 0 0 10,345 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Net Utility Plant 313,986,943 0 0 275,369,028 38,607,570 0 0 10,345 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Nonutility Property & Investments Nonutility & Other Nonutility Plant 10,459,112 0 0 5,547,097 10,520 2,296,913 0 2,604,582 Accum Depreciation- Non Utility (2,191,184) 0 0 0 0 (821,890) 0 (1,369,294) Goodwill 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Investments 247,179 0 0 0 247,179 0 0 0 Investment in Assoc Company 0 (104,340,462) 104,340,462 0 0 0 0 0 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Total Non utility Prop & Inv 8,515,107 (104,340,462) 104,340,462 5,547,097 257,698 1,475,023 0 1,235,288 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Current Assets Cash 3,494,699 0 180,338 1,914,451 644,702 455,208 0 300,000 Temporary Cash Investments 1,141,000 0 0 0 1,141,000 0 0 0 Trade Accounts Receivable Customer Accounts Receivable 11,742,152 0 0 8,015,042 949,305 2,705,032 0 72,772 Accum Provision for Uncol Acct (437,476) 0 0 (418,265) (19,211) 0 0 0 Other Accounts Receivable Notes Receivable 155,408 0 0 0 155,408 0 0 0 Other Account Receivable 779,650 0 0 350,744 428,905 0 0 0 Accounts Rec from Assoc 29,301,712 (8,639,567) 14,988,806 20,194,696 2,608,168 94,601 0 55,008 Plant and Operating Supplies 858,575 0 0 113,061 424,112 163,117 0 158,285 Prepayments 821,336 0 0 147,569 672,623 1,144 0 0 Other Current Assets 1,418,094 0 0 571,545 759,697 86,853 0 0 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Total Current Assets 49,275,150 (8,639,567) 15,169,144 30,888,844 7,764,709 3,505,954 0 586,066 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Deferred Debits Accum Deferred Income Taxes 16,468,483 0 0 16,457,541 0 10,942 0 0 Other 20,896,080 0 0 20,094,995 0 801,085 0 0 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Total Deferred Debits 37,364,563 0 0 36,552,536 0 812,027 0 0 ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------ ---------- Total Assets 409,141,763 (112,980,029) 119,509,606 348,357,506 46,629,978 5,793,004 0 1,831,699 ============ ============= =========== =========== =========== ========= ====== ==========
Exhibit A-3 Page 2 of 3 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Water Resources Consolidated Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 MP Water Florida Instr Ser Florida Consolidated Eliminations Resources Water Res Heater (ISI) LAC Gas Services ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----- ------------ Capitalization Common Equity Common Stock & Paid in Capital 63,605,714 (83,660,581) 63,605,714 76,337,777 5,819,036 9,140 0 1,494,628 Retained Earnings 55,723,562 (20,679,881) 55,723,555 13,641,218 6,783,384 229,950 0 25,336 Bonds 118,113,423 0 0 118,113,423 0 0 0 0 Other Long Term Debt 14,246,821 0 0 0 14,246,821 0 0 0 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----- --------- Total Capitalization 251,689,520 (104,340,462) 119,329,268 208,092,419 26,849,241 239,090 0 1,519,964 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----- --------- Current Liabilities Notes Payable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Maturities 555,452 0 0 194,529 360,924 0 0 0 Accounts Payable Accounts Payable 5,495,526 0 0 3,975,078 211,045 1,309,404 0 0 Acct Payable Assoc Co 2,562,459 (4,650,761) 180,338 2,737,590 64,252 3,931,040 0 300,000 Accrued Taxes Federal Income Taxes (207,440) 0 0 0 3,001 (210,441) 0 0 State Income Taxes (149,558) 0 0 0 (149,558) 0 0 0 Other Accrued Taxes 8,452,623 0 0 7,970,940 89,581 384,492 0 7,611 Accrued Interest 2,841,561 0 0 2,841,561 0 0 0 0 Other Customer Deposits 2,143,824 0 0 1,838,717 305,107 0 0 0 Tax Collections Payable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Misc Curr & Accrued Liabilities 5,179,452 0 0 3,367,071 1,743,760 68,622 0 0 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----- --------- Total Current Liabilities 26,873,898 (4,650,761) 180,338 22,925,484 2,628,111 5,483,116 0 307,611 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----- --------- Deferred Credits Contributions in Aid of Constru 101,231,137 0 0 82,238,762 18,988,251 0 0 4,124 Deferred Income Taxes 20,792,542 0 0 22,557,369 (1,835,625) 70,798 0 0 Deferred Investment Tax Credits 1,673,228 0 0 1,673,228 0 0 0 0 Other Minority Interest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Deferred Credits 6,881,438 (3,988,806) 0 10,870,244 0 0 0 0 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----- --------- Total Deferred Credits 130,578,345 (3,988,806) 0 117,339,603 17,152,626 70,798 0 4,124 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----- --------- Total Liabilities and Capitalization 409,141,763 (112,980,029) 119,509,606 348,357,506 46,629,978 5,793,004 0 1,831,699 ============ ============ =========== =========== ========== ========= ===== =========
Exhibit A-3 Page 3 of 3 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Water Resources Consolidated Statement of Income Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 MP Water Florida Instr Ser Florida Consolidated Eliminations Resources Water Res Heater (ISI) LAC Gas Services ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ---------- --------- ---------- ------------ Revenue Water 78,069,089 0 0 68,874,642 9,194,447 0 0 0 Water Misc 14,962,937 (2,467,408) 0 7,598,586 837,605 8,001,341 0 992,813 AFDC 246,268 0 0 246,268 0 0 0 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Total Water Operations 93,278,295 (2,467,408) 0 76,719,496 10,032,053 8,001,341 0 992,813 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Investment 6,780,754 (1,641,395) 6,174,504 1,530,891 716,753 0 0 0 Real Estate 38,803,716 0 0 0 0 0 38,803,716 0 Other 230,517 0 230,517 0 0 0 0 0 Gain on Sale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Equity in Subs 0 (17,373,996) 17,373,996 0 0 0 0 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Total Inv and Other Income 45,814,987 (19,015,391) 23,779,018 1,530,891 716,753 0 38,803,716 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Total Oper Revenue and Income 139,093,282 (21,482,799) 23,779,018 78,250,387 10,748,806 8,001,341 38,803,716 992,813 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Operating Expenses Operation 40,758,694 (2,467,408) 0 26,421,593 3,393,479 5,715,753 7,010,253 685,023 Maintenance 5,441,523 0 0 5,242,167 199,356 0 0 0 Depreciation 11,622,734 0 289,968 9,222,557 1,466,117 389,527 153,169 101,395 Property Taxes 4,235,139 0 0 4,113,458 121,681 0 0 0 Other Taxes 4,792,712 0 0 4,227,419 539,341 0 0 25,952 Admin and General 28,041,865 0 2,910,751 7,924,802 2,060,109 2,387,487 12,620,079 138,636 Minority Interest 2,309,484 2,309,484 0 0 0 0 0 0 Interest Expense Interest on LTD 11,454,757 (1,641,395) 1,287,600 9,969,088 1,007,979 0 831,485 0 Other Interest Exp 437,847 0 78,621 257,887 72,081 28,699 0 559 Amort of Debt Exp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AFDC-Debt (341,647) 0 0 (341,647) 0 0 0 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Total Operating Expenses 108,753,108 (1,799,319) 4,566,941 67,037,324 8,860,144 8,521,466 20,614,986 951,566 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Operating Income 30,340,174 (19,683,480) 19,212,077 11,213,063 1,888,662 (520,125) 18,188,730 41,247 Income Tax Expense (12,033,784) 0 (905,687) (3,957,745) (782,430) 269,302 (6,641,313) (15,911) ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- Net Income 18,306,390 (19,683,480) 18,306,390 7,255,318 1,106,232 (250,823) 11,547,417 25,336 ============ ============ ============ ========== ========== ========= ========== ===========
Exhibit A-4 Page 1 of 1 MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Consolidating financial statements for MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. have been excluded from this exhibit because for 1997 the material subsidiary, Lehigh Acquisition Corporation, is included in other exhibits. The consolidated statement of income for Lehigh Acquisition Corporation is combined with the consolidating financial statements of MP Water Resources and filed as Exhibit A-3. The consolidating balance sheet is presented as MP Real Estate in the consolidating financial statements of Minnesota Power & Light Company filed as Exhibit A. The assets of Lehigh Acquisition Corporation were transferred from MP Water Resources to MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. on December 31, 1997. Exhibit A-5 Page 1 of 6 LEHIGH ACQUISITION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31-Dec-97 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 31-Dec-97
COMBINED ENTITIES CONSOLIDATED PURCHASE ACCOUNTING ADJUSTED FOR LEHIGH ELIMINATIONS LEHIGH COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS PURCHASE ACQUISITION AND ACQUISITION ENTITIES DR CR ADJUSTMTS CORPORATION ADJUSTMENTS CORPORATION ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 5,520,568 5,520,568 172,903 5,693,471 Inventory and supplies Residential construction in progress Trade and miscellaneous accounts rec 549,057 549,057 549,057 Contracts receivable-postacquisition: Homesites, net of allowance for cancels 5,496,960 5,496,960 5,496,960 Timeshare 406,599 406,599 406,599 Commercial notes 15,404,423 15,404,423 15,404,423 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total contracts receivable-postacq 21,307,982 21,307,982 21,307,982 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Contracts receivable-preacquisition 6,440,385 235,303 6,675,688 6,675,688 Due from affiliates: Water and wastewater connections 4,061,029 4,061,029 4,061,029 Tax share 4,449,399 (4,403,399) 46,000 Other 13,711,999 13,711,999 (13,711,999) ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total due from affiliates 17,773,028 17,773,028 4,449,399 (18,115,398) 4,107,029 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Investments/advances to subsidiaries 64,191,274 (64,191,274) Property and equipment 1,684,571 2,760,653 4,445,224 4,445,224 Less accum depreciation (1,082,501) 2,529,939 (3,612,440) (3,612,440) Less bargain differential-PP&E 140,073 (140,073) (140,073) ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Net property and equipment 602,070 2,760,653 2,670,012 692,711 692,711 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Land, land improvements and CIP 42,000,142 4,671,722 46,671,864 46,671,864 Less bargain differential-land 4,589,704 21,174,529 (16,584,825) (16,584,825) ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Net land, land improvements 42,000,142 9,261,426 21,174,529 30,087,039 30,087,039 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Investment in joint venture 923,396 451,699 471,697 471,697 Deferred Income Tax 16,877,642 16,877,642 Other assets 212,845 212,845 212,845 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- 95,329,473 12,038,858 83,290,615 85,691,218 (82,306,672) 86,675,161 =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== ============ =========== LIAB, CAP STOCK AND R/E (DEFICIT) Trade accounts payable 602,060 602,060 602,060 Customer Deposits Accrued expenses: Real estate taxes 7,455 7,455 7,455 Other 3,245,922 3,245,922 3,245,922 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total accrued expenses 3,253,377 3,253,377 3,253,377 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Due to affiliates: Utility fee credit 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 Tax share 4,403,400 4,403,400 (4,403,400) Other 13,711,999 (13,711,999) ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total due to affiliates 5,653,400 5,653,400 13,711,999 (18,115,399) 1,250,000 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Contingency reserves 3,851,274 3,851,274 3,851,274 Deferred income 888,014 258,682 1,146,696 1,146,696 Income taxes payable 74,891 74,891 74,891 Notes payable 8,879 8,879 8,879 Notes payable - long term 4,508,765 4,508,765 4,508,765 Minority interest Common stock and R/E (deficit): Common stock 21,100 21,100 117 (21,100) 117 Capital in excess of par value 88,738,150 56,219,827 32,518,323 5,952,293 (32,518,323) 5,952,293 Retained earnings (deficit) (12,270,437) 43,922,287 31,651,850 66,026,809 (31,651,850) 66,026,809 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total C/S and R/E (deficit) 76,488,813 56,219,827 43,922,287 64,191,273 71,979,219 (64,191,273) 71,979,219 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- 95,329,473 12,038,858 83,290,615 85,691,218 (82,306,672) 86,675,161 =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== ============ ===========
Exhibit A-5 Page 2 of 6 LEHIGH ACQUISITION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31-Dec-97 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 31-Dec-97
COMBINED ENTITIES ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED PURCHASE ACCOUNTING FOR LEHIGH ELIMINATIONS LEHIGH COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS PURCHASE ACQUISITION AND ACQUISITION ENTITIES DR CR ADJUSTMTS CORPORATION ADJUSTMENTS CORPORATION ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Revenues: Lots with roads only 1,738,722 1,738,722 1,738,722 Builder lots (serviced) 2,013,404 2,013,404 2,013,404 Other lot sales 7,696,954 7,696,954 7,696,954 Less estimated uncollectible sales (328,785) (328,785) (328,785) ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Net homesite sales 11,120,295 11,120,295 11,120,295 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Commercial/bulk land sales 20,340,091 832,685 21,172,776 21,172,776 Timeshare sales Residential sales Discount earned on acquired receivables 2,601,855 1,024,319 3,626,174 3,626,174 Bargain differential earned: Lots with roads only 2,516,244 2,516,244 2,516,244 Builder lots (serviced) 837,208 837,208 837,208 Timeshare Commercial/bulk land 1,217,146 1,217,146 1,217,146 Receivables Property and equipment ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Total bargain differential earned 4,570,598 4,570,598 4,570,598 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Finance income 1,312,333 1,312,333 13,378 1,325,711 Operating revenues - subsidiaries 200,842 19,257 220,099 220,099 Other revenues 4,887,582 3,548,921 1,338,661 1,338,661 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Total revenues 40,462,998 3,548,921 6,446,859 43,360,936 13,378 43,374,314 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Cost of Sales: Lots with roads only 6,174,977 3,023,014 3,151,963 3,151,963 Builder lots (serviced) 1,637,255 308,435 1,945,690 1,945,690 Other lot sales 1,448,757 1,448,757 1,448,757 Commercial/bulk land sales 4,314,245 720,196 5,034,441 5,034,441 Timeshare sales Residential sales ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Total cost of sales 13,575,234 1,028,631 3,023,014 11,580,851 11,580,851 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Expenses: Selling expenses 6,174,105 6,174,105 6,174,105 Property taxes 2,724,681 2,724,681 2,724,681 General and administrative expenses 3,960,578 273,144 3,687,434 (210,449) 3,476,985 Operating expenses - subsidiaries 40,043 15,107 24,936 24,936 Other expenses 259,372 40,000 219,372 219,372 Depreciation 158,314 5,256 153,058 111 153,169 Interest expense 657,425 657,425 174,060 831,485 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Total expenses 13,974,518 333,507 13,641,011 (36,278) 13,604,733 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest, and equity in earnings of subsidiaries 12,913,246 4,577,552 9,803,380 18,139,074 49,656 18,188,730 Provision for (reduction) income taxes: Current 5,134,232 5,134,232 (5,186,762) (52,530) Deferred 6,693,843 6,693,843 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- 5,134,232 5,134,232 1,507,081 6,641,313 Income (loss) before minority interest and equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 7,779,014 4,577,552 9,803,380 13,004,842 (1,457,425) 11,547,417 Minority interest ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Net income (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 7,779,014 4,577,552 9,803,380 13,004,842 (1,457,425) 11,547,417 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 13,004,842 (13,004,842) ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Net income (loss) 7,779,014 4,577,552 9,803,380 13,004,842 11,547,417 (13,004,842) 11,547,417 R/E (deficit) begin of period (15,349,451) 38,696,459 23,347,008 54,479,392 (23,347,008) 54,479,392 Dividends from (advances to) subs (4,700,000) (4,700,000) 4,700,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- R/E (deficit) end of period (12,270,437) 43,922,287 31,651,850 66,026,809 (31,651,850) 66,026,809 =========== =========== =========== ========== ========== =========== ==========
Exhibit A-5 Page 3 of 6 COMBINED ENTITIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31-Dec-97 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 31-Dec-97
LEHIGH CORPORATION INTERLACHEN SUNDOWNER TOTAL AND LAKES PROPERTIES, SRC OF COMBINED SUBSIDIARIES ESTATES INC. FLORIDA ENTITIES ------------- ----------- ----------- -------- --------- ----------- ---------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 5,474,994 25,849 19,725 5,520,568 Inventory and supplies Residential construction in progress Trade and miscellaneous accounts rec 490,008 25,161 33,888 549,057 Contracts receivable-postacquisition: Homesites, net of allowance for cancels 5,222,584 102,052 172,324 5,496,960 Timeshare 406,599 406,599 Commercial notes 15,404,423 15,404,423 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Total contracts receivable-postacq 21,033,606 102,052 172,324 21,307,982 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Contracts receivable-preacquisition 6,440,385 6,440,385 Due from affiliates: Water and wastewater connections 4,061,029 4,061,029 Tax share Other 12,229,564 567,912 563,469 351,054 13,711,999 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Total due from affiliates 16,290,593 567,912 563,469 351,054 17,773,028 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Investments/advances to subsidiaries Property and equipment 1,684,571 1,684,571 Less accum depreciation (1,082,501) (1,082,501) Less bargain differential-PP&E ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Net property and equipment 602,070 602,070 ---------- ---------- ---------- ------- -------- ---------- ----------- Land, land improvements and CIP 41,958,154 41,988 42,000,142 Less bargain differential-land ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Net land, land improvements 41,958,154 41,988 42,000,142 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Investment in joint venture 923,396 923,396 Deferred Income Tax Other assets 212,845 212,845 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- 93,426,051 720,974 831,394 351,054 95,329,473 ========== ========== ========== ======== ========= ========== =========== LIAB, CAP STOCK AND R/E (DEFICIT) Trade accounts payable 602,060 602,060 Customer Deposits Accrued expenses: Real estate taxes 7,455 7,455 Other 3,244,862 1,060 3,245,922 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Total accrued expenses 3,252,317 1,060 3,253,377 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------- Due to affiliates: Utility fee credit 1,250,000 1,250,000 Tax share 4,403,400 4,403,400 Other ---------- ---------- ---------- ------- -------- --------- ----------- Total due to affiliates 5,653,400 5,653,400 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Contingency reserves 3,851,274 3,851,274 Deferred income 888,014 888,014 Income taxes payable 74,891 74,891 Notes payable 8,879 8,879 Notes payable - long term 4,508,765 4,508,765 Minority interest Common stock and R/E (deficit): Common stock 500 20,000 500 100 21,100 Capital in excess of par value 79,290,534 2,089,678 7,249,487 108,451 88,738,150 Retained earnings (deficit) (4,704,583) (1,388,704) (6,419,653) 242,503 (12,270,437) ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Total C/S and R/E (deficit) 74,586,451 720,974 830,334 351,054 76,488,813 ---------- ---------- ---------- ------- --------- --------- ----------- 93,426,051 720,974 831,394 351,054 95,329,473 ========== ========== ========== ======== ========= ========= ===========
Exhibit A-5 Page 4 of 6 COMBINED ENTITIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31-Dec-97 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 31-Dec-97
LEHIGH CORPORATION INTERLACHEN SUNDOWNER TOTAL AND LAKES PROPERTIES, SRC OF COMBINED SUBSIDIARIES ESTATES INC. FLORIDA ENTITIES ------------ ----------- ----------- -------- --------- --------- ------------ Revenues: Lots with roads only 1,738,722 1,738,722 Builder lots (serviced) 2,013,404 2,013,404 Other lot sales 7,696,954 7,696,954 Less estimated uncollectible sales (328,785) (328,785) ---------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Net homesite sales 11,120,295 11,120,295 ---------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Commercial/bulk land sales 20,340,091 20,340,091 Timeshare sales Residential sales Discount earned on acquired receivables 2,014,947 277,889 309,019 2,601,855 Bargain differential earned: Lots with roads only Builder lots (serviced) Timeshare Commercial/bulk land Receivables Property and equipment ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- -------- ----------- Total bargain differential earned ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- -------- ----------- Finance income 1,284,669 11,616 16,048 1,312,333 Operating revenues - subsidiaries 32,353 143,415 25,074 200,842 Other revenues 4,887,582 4,887,582 ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- -------- ----------- Total revenues 39,647,584 321,858 468,482 25,074 40,462,998 ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- -------- ----------- Cost of Sales: Lots with roads only 6,174,977 6,174,977 Builder lots (serviced) 1,637,255 1,637,255 Other lot sales 1,448,757 1,448,757 Commercial/bulk land sales 4,314,245 4,314,245 Timeshare sales Residential sales ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Total cost of sales 13,575,234 13,575,234 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Expenses: Selling expenses 6,165,548 3,822 4,735 6,174,105 Property taxes 2,708,292 4,526 11,863 2,724,681 General and administrative expenses 3,720,455 120,123 120,000 3,960,578 Operating expenses - subsidiaries 24,386 15,107 550 40,043 Other expenses 259,372 259,372 Depreciation 158,314 158,314 Interest expense 657,425 657,425 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Total expenses 13,693,792 128,471 151,705 550 13,974,518 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest, and equity in earnings of subsidiaries 12,378,558 193,387 316,777 24,524 12,913,246 Provision for (reduction) income taxes: Current 5,124,177 10,055 5,134,232 Deferred ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- 5,124,177 10,055 5,134,232 Income (loss) before minority interest and equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 7,254,381 193,387 316,777 14,469 7,779,014 Minority interest ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Net income (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 7,254,381 193,387 316,777 14,469 7,779,014 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- Net income (loss) 7,254,381 193,387 316,777 14,469 7,779,014 R/E (deficit) begin of period (7,258,964) (1,582,091) (6,736,430) 228,034 (15,349,451) Dividends from (advances to) subs (4,700,000) (4,700,000) ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ----------- R/E (deficit) end of period (4,704,583) (1,388,704) (6,419,653) 242,503 (12,270,437) ========== ========== ========== ======== ========= ========= ===========
Exhibit A-5 Page 5 of 6 LEHIGH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31-Dec-97 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 31-Dec-97
SUGARMILL PALM TOTAL LEHIGH WOODS COAST CLIFFSIDE CORPORATION COMMUNITIES, HOLDINGS, PROPERTIES ENTERPRISE LEHIGH AND INC. INC. INC. LEHIGH,INC. CORPORATION ELIMINATIONS SUBSIDIARIES ------------ ----------- ---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 223,205 1,719,018 2,246 3,530,525 5,474,994 Inventory and supplies Residential construction in progress Trade and miscellaneous accounts rec 188,274 37,844 263,890 490,008 Contracts receivable-postacquisition: Homesites, net of allowance for cancels 571,448 3,149,492 1,501,644 5,222,584 Timeshare 406,599 406,599 Commercial notes 7,415,051 1,350,000 6,639,372 15,404,423 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Total contracts receivable-postacq 571,448 10,564,543 1,350,000 8,547,615 21,033,606 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Contracts receivable-preacquisition 5,696,000 744,385 6,440,385 Due from affiliates: Water and wastewater connections 4,061,029 4,061,029 Tax share 56,400 (56,400) Other 816,874 3,302,877 150,595 17,071,550 (9,112,332) 12,229,564 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Total due from affiliates 816,874 3,302,877 206,995 21,132,579 (9,168,732) 16,290,593 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Investments/advances to subsidiaries 72,473,416 (72,473,416) Property and equipment 7,919 94,015 1,582,637 1,684,571 Less accum depreciation (1,662) (16,654) (1,064,185) (1,082,501) Less bargain differential-PP&E ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Net property and equipment 6,257 77,361 518,452 602,070 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Land, land improvements and CIP 2,917,265 20,147,215 18,893,674 41,958,154 Less bargain differential-land ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Net land, land improvements 2,917,265 20,147,215 18,893,674 41,958,154 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Investment in joint venture 923,396 923,396 Deferred Income Tax Other assets 54,118 101,066 1,800 55,861 212,845 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- 4,589,167 38,493,477 3,302,877 1,598,885 127,083,793 (81,642,148) 93,426,051 ========== =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== ========== LIAB, CAP STOCK AND R/E (DEFICIT) Trade accounts payable 4,514 540,500 28,211 28,835 602,060 Customer Deposits Accrued expenses: Real estate taxes 2,479 4,976 7,455 Other 69,136 2,021,507 24,500 1,129,719 3,244,862 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Total accrued expenses 71,615 2,026,483 24,500 1,129,719 3,252,317 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Due to affiliates: Utility fee credit 1,250,000 1,250,000 Tax share 52,600 1,227,900 3,179,300 (56,400) 4,403,400 Other 9,112,332 (9,112,332) ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Total due to affiliates 52,600 10,340,232 4,429,300 (9,168,732) 5,653,400 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Contingency reserves 1,189,675 2,661,599 3,851,274 Deferred income 438,471 261,969 187,574 888,014 Income taxes payable 11,915 62,976 74,891 Notes payable 8,879 8,879 Notes payable - long term 4,508,765 4,508,765 Minority interest Common stock and R/E (deficit): Common stock 500 500 1,000 50 500 (2,050) 500 Capital in excess of par value 6,903,938 13,602,350 909,424 699,567 79,290,534 (22,115,279) 79,290,534 Retained earnings (deficit) (2,455,915) 6,221,996 2,392,453 408,086 39,272,458 (50,543,661) (4,704,583) ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Total C/S and R/E (deficit) 4,448,523 19,824,846 3,302,877 1,107,703 118,563,492 (72,660,990) 74,586,451 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- 4,589,167 38,493,477 3,302,877 1,598,885 127,083,793 (81,642,148) 93,426,051 ========== =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== ==========
Exhibit A-5 Page 6 of 6 LEHIGH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31-Dec-97 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 31-Dec-97
SUGARMILL PALM TOTAL LEHIGH WOODS COAST CLIFFSIDE CORPORATION COMMUNITIES, HOLDINGS, PROPERTIES ENTERPRISE LEHIGH AND INC. INC. INC. LEHIGH,INC. CORPORATION ELIMINATIONS SUBSIDIARIES ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Revenues: Lots with roads only 1,738,722 1,738,722 Builder lots (serviced) 2,013,404 2,013,404 Other lot sales 2,042,275 5,654,679 7,696,954 Less estimated uncollectible sales (700) (328,085) (328,785) ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Net homesite sales 2,041,575 5,326,594 3,752,126 11,120,295 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Commercial/bulk land sales 70,000 15,825,751 340,564 4,291,350 (187,574) 20,340,091 Timeshare sales Residential sales Discount earned on acquired receivables 1,691,310 323,637 2,014,947 Bargain differential earned: Lots with roads only Builder lots (serviced) Timeshare Commercial/bulk land Receivables Property and equipment ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total bargain differential earned ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Finance income 34,210 508,078 41,030 701,351 1,284,669 Operating revenues - subsidiaries Other revenues (423) 4,888,005 4,887,582 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total revenues 2,145,785 23,351,310 381,594 13,956,469 (187,574) 39,647,584 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Cost of Sales: Lots with roads only 6,174,977 6,174,977 Builder lots (serviced) 1,637,255 1,637,255 Other lot sales 652,163 796,594 1,448,757 Commercial/bulk land sales 24,086 2,825,132 1,465,027 4,314,245 Timeshare sales Residential sales ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total cost of sales 676,249 3,621,726 9,277,259 13,575,234 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Expenses: Selling expenses 602,626 4,674,589 888,333 6,165,548 Property taxes 148,385 1,625,446 934,461 2,708,292 General and administrative expenses 285,690 1,749,028 1,685,737 3,720,455 Operating expenses - subsidiaries 1,360 23,026 24,386 Other expenses 259,372 259,372 Depreciation 1,150 15,282 141,882 158,314 Interest expense 68 656,110 1,247 657,425 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total expenses 1,037,919 8,720,455 1,360 23,026 3,911,032 13,693,792 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest, and equity in earnings of subsidiaries 431,617 11,009,129 (1,360) 358,568 768,178 (187,574) 12,378,558 Provision for (reduction) income taxes: Current 204,715 4,968,576 (17,976) (31,138) 5,124,177 Deferred ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- 204,715 4,968,576 (17,976) (31,138) 5,124,177 Income (loss) before minority interest and equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 226,902 6,040,553 16,616 389,706 768,178 (187,574) 7,254,381 Minority interest ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Net income (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries 226,902 6,040,553 16,616 389,706 768,178 (187,574) 7,254,381 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 11,712,031 (11,712,031) ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Net income (loss) 226,902 6,040,553 16,616 389,706 12,480,209 (11,899,605) 7,254,381 R/E (deficit) begin of period (2,682,817) 181,443 2,375,837 18,380 31,492,249 (38,644,056) (7,258,964) Dividends from (advances to) subs (4,700,000) (4,700,000) ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- R/E (deficit) end of period (2,455,915) 6,221,996 2,392,453 408,086 39,272,458 (50,543,661) (4,704,583) ========== ========== ========= ========= ========== =========== ===========
Exhibit A-6 Page 1 of 3 HEATER UTILITIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1997
BROOKWOOD UPSTATE EMERGENCY HEATER LAGRANGE WATER HEATER UTILITY UTILITIES WATERWORKS CORPORATION UTILITIES OPERATIONS ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED ------------ ------------ ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ASSETS Property Plant and Equipment Utility Plant 42,572,963 4,275,874 8,600,944 1,504,144 84,052 57,037,978 Non Utility Property 10,520 10,520 ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------------ 42,583,483 4,275,874 8,600,944 1,504,144 84,052 0 57,048,497 Acquisition Adjustment (3,054,649) (37,682) 66,470 (105,326) (3,131,187) Allowance for Depreciation (10,744,267) (1,287,009) (2,814,698) (448,614) (4,632) (15,299,220) ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------------ (13,798,916) (1,324,691) (2,748,228) (553,940) (4,632) 0 (18,430,407) Investments Other Investments 2,882,019 2,882,019 Investments In Subs. 2,089,865 (2,089,865) 0 ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------------ 4,971,884 0 0 0 0 (2,089,865) 2,882,019 Current Assets Cash 574,042 9,292 56,272 75 639,681 Working Funds 3,899 340 29 750 5,018 Investment in CD's 971,000 90,000 30,000 50,000 1,141,000 Customer Accounts Receivable 668,156 75,645 151,176 44,232 10,096 949,305 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (12,970) (1,656) (3,059) (1,525) (19,211) Notes Receivable-Assoc. Co. 2,842,403 6,219 (2,842,403) 6,219 Notes Receivable 50,391 95,492 3,307 149,189 Other Accounts Receivable 393,491 2,862 5,879 402,233 Accounts Receivable - Assoc. Co. (172,037) 3,604 (202,064) 370,497 (0) Materials & Supplies 336,380 8,122 65,266 14,344 424,112 Prepayments 85,217 1,973 3,422 2,723 218 93,552 ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------------ 5,739,970 285,674 116,447 110,599 10,314 (2,471,906) 3,791,098 Other Assets & Deferred Charges Deferred Rate Case Charges 97,851 10,371 300 108,522 Deferred Finance Charges 751,011 751,011 Miscellaneous Prepaids 371,975 2,796 93,020 2,152 1,106 471,049 ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ----------- Total Other Assets & Deferred Charges 1,220,837 2,796 103,391 2,452 1,106 0 1,330,582 Regulatory Assets 0 7,101 1,085 0 8,186 ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ----------- Total Assets 40,717,258 3,239,654 6,079,655 1,064,341 90,839 (4,561,771) 46,629,975 ============ ============ ========== ========== ======= =========== ===========
Exhibit A-6 Page 2 of 3 HEATER UTILITIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1997
BROOKWOOD UPSTATE EMERGENCY HEATER LAGRANGE WATER HEATER UTILITY UTILITIES WATERWORKS CORPORATION UTILITIES OPERATIONS ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED ----------- --------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------ LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Shareholders' Equity Stock (13,500) 21,214 (7,500) (1,000) (12,714) (13,500) Additional Paid In Capital (5,805,536) (213,428) (464,864) 678,293 (5,805,536) Retained Earnings (6,108,187) (1,092,379) (1,170,407) 169,518 (7,921) 1,424,287 (6,785,090) ----------- -------------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------- ----------- (11,927,223) (1,071,164) (1,391,335) (296,346) (7,921) 2,089,865 (12,604,126) Long-Term Debt (14,246,820) 0 (2,314,476) (527,926) 2,842,403 (14,246,820) Current Liabilities Accounts Payable - Vendors (176,832) (41,718) (40,805) (6,985) (1,767) (268,107) Accounts Payable to Assoc. Co. (2,010) (31,909) 567,351 (84,780) (80,165) (370,497) (2,010) Accounts Payable - MP&L (3,472) 0 0 0 (3,472) Income Taxes Payable - Federal 28,410 (64,617) (34,380) 67,586 (3,001) Income Taxes Payable - State 94,747 4,873 35,982 13,956 149,558 Other Accrued Taxes (61,289) (8,178) (16,343) (2,862) (910) (89,581) Customer Deposits (29,721) (113,062) (162,324) (305,107) Other Accrued Expenses (917,214) (399,873) (257,298) (155,583) (1,729,969) Current Portion of L-T Debt (360,924) 0 (360,924) ----------- -------------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities (1,428,306) (654,482) 92,183 (168,667) (82,842) (370,497) (2,612,612) CIAC (14,079,780) (2,175,226) (2,620,199) (112,971) (75) (18,988,251) Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes 972,228 661,219 160,482 41,695 1,835,625 Regulatory Liabilities (7,357) 0 (6,309) (125) (13,791) ----------- -------------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- Total Liabilities (40,717,258) (3,239,654) (6,079,655) (1,064,341) (90,839) 4,561,771 (46,629,975) =========== ============== ========== ========== ======== ========= ===========
Exhibit A-6 Page 3 of 3 HEATER UTILITIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
HEATER LAGRANGE BROOKWOOD UPSTATE EMERGENCY UTILITIES WATERWORKS WATER CORP HEATER OPERATIONS TOTAL ----------- ---------- ---------- --------- ----------- ---------- Operating Revenues Water 5,354,654 871,636 1,528,593 352,611 62,678 8,170,172 Sewer 656,422 656,422 Other 250,176 10,728 81,106 25,354 489 367,853 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Total Operating Revenues 6,261,253 882,364 1,609,698 377,965 63,167 9,194,447 Operating Revenue Deductions Operations and Maintenance 2,206,151 339,219 475,281 168,407 21,284 3,210,343 Administrative and General 1,201,813 278,782 437,029 122,357 20,127 2,060,109 Taxes Other Than Income 374,564 53,317 98,095 9,522 3,843 539,341 Property Taxes 59,019 14,618 25,551 22,161 332 121,681 Depreciation 1,059,895 80,486 259,816 56,713 9,208 1,466,117 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Total Operating Revenue Deductions 4,901,443 766,422 1,295,772 379,160 54,795 7,397,592 Income From Operations 1,359,811 115,942 313,927 (1,196) 8,372 1,796,856 Other Income Interest Income 508,229 194,835 8,186 5,504 716,753 Other Non-Utility Income 643,390 117,693 73,217 3,105 200 837,605 Other Income Deductions Interest Expense 766,122 60,779 194,926 54,352 3,881 1,080,061 Other Non-Utility Deductions 369,029 1,012 6,992 5,205 254 382,491 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Total Other Income and Income Deductions 16,468 250,737 (120,516) (50,948) (3,935) 91,807 Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 1,376,279 366,679 193,411 (52,143) 4,437 1,888,663 Estimated Income Taxes 599,809 126,744 77,340 (19,689) (1,773) 782,431 ----------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Net Profit (Loss) 776,470 239,936 116,071 (32,454) 6,210 1,106,232 =========== ========== ========= ========= ========= ==========
Exhibit A-7 Page 1 of 3 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Automotive Consolidated Working Papers Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 MP Automotive Consolidated Eliminations Services ADESA Corp ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Current Assets Cash 27,309,000 0 0 27,309,000 Accounts Receivable Minnesota Power 89,067,119 0 89,067,119 0 ADESA 1 (29,194,301) 14,482,407 14,711,895 Other 0 0 0 0 Trade 94,055,027 0 0 94,055,027 Allow-Doubtful Acct (10,653,000) 0 0 (10,653,000) Inventory 1,031,000 0 0 1,031,000 Notes Receivable 1,033,079 (19,100,000) 19,100,000 1,033,079 Prepayments 3,010,400 0 4,400 3,006,000 Other Current Assets 0 0 0 0 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Current Assets 204,852,627 (48,294,301) 122,653,927 130,493,001 Investment in Subsidiary 1 (272,204,785) 272,204,786 0 Auto Plant - Net 161,689,000 0 0 161,689,000 CWIP 5,372,000 0 0 5,372,000 Deferred Cost 7,386,000 0 0 7,386,000 Goodwill 166,987,000 0 0 166,987,000 Goodwill Amortization (9,062,000) 0 0 (9,062,000) Intangible Assets 15,240,000 0 0 15,240,000 Intangible Amortization (5,323,000) 0 0 (5,323,000) ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Other Assets 342,289,001 (272,204,785) 272,204,786 342,289,000 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Assets 547,141,627 (320,499,086) 394,858,712 472,782,001 ============ ============= ============== ===========
Exhibit A-7 Page 2 of 3 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Automotive Consolidated Working Papers Balance Sheet Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 MP Automotive Consolidated Eliminations Services ADESA Corp ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity Current Liabilities Accounts Payable ADESA 1 (48,294,301) 14,711,895 33,582,407 Minnesota Power 23,495,673 0 23,495,673 0 Other 46,100,034 0 72,215 46,027,819 Current Maturities 439,997 0 0 439,997 Notes Payable 334,000 0 0 334,000 Accrued Income Taxes 4,537,133 0 878,133 3,659,000 Accrued Other Taxes 820,805 0 0 820,805 Accrued Other Liabilities 16,522,188 0 0 16,522,188 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities 92,249,830 (48,294,301) 39,157,915 101,386,216 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Long Term Debt 98,914,000 0 0 98,914,000 Deferred Income Taxes 1,029,956 0 (9,044) 1,039,000 Minority Interest 70,000 0 0 70,000 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Other Liabilities 100,013,956 0 (9,044) 100,023,000 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Liabilities 192,263,786 (48,294,301) 39,148,871 201,409,216 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Stockholder's Equity Common Stock, Without Par xxxx Shares Authorized Issued and Outstanding 333,035,847 (254,685,780) 333,035,847 254,685,780 Retained Earnings 22,673,994 (17,519,005) 22,673,994 17,519,005 Cum Translation ADJ (832,000) 0 0 (832,000) ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Stockholder's Equity 354,877,841 (272,204,785) 355,709,841 271,372,785 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity 547,141,627 (320,499,086) 394,858,712 472,782,001 ============ ============= ============== ===========
Exhibit A-7 Page 3 of 3 Minnesota Power - Consolidated MP Automotive Consolidating Statement of Income Current Period: Dec-97
YTD Dec-97 MP Automotive Consolidated Eliminations Services ADESA Corp ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Income Auto Redistribution 254,038,000 0 0 254,038,000 Equity in Sub Earnings 0 (13,980,000) 13,980,000 0 Interest 7,446,071 (2,030,974) 8,027,045 1,450,000 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Income 261,484,071 (16,010,974) 22,007,045 255,488,000 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Expenses Direct Auction 110,287,000 0 0 110,287,000 Maintenance 2,067,000 0 0 2,067,000 Property Taxes 1,896,000 0 0 1,896,000 Depreciation/Amortization 13,967,000 0 0 13,967,000 Interest Expense 7,874,819 (2,030,974) 26,793 9,879,000 Adm and General 91,983,761 0 3,027,761 88,956,000 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Total Expenses 228,075,579 (2,030,974) 3,054,553 227,052,000 ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Income (Loss) Before Taxes 33,408,492 (13,980,000) 18,952,492 28,436,000 Minority Interest 0 0 0 0 Inc Tx (Exp) Benefit (16,537,990) 0 (2,081,990) (14,456,000) ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------- Net Income (Loss) 16,870,502 (13,980,000) 16,870,502 13,980,000 ============ ============= ============== ===========
Exhibit A-8 Page 1 of 1 ADESA Corporation Consolidating financial statements for ADESA Corporation have been excluded from this exhibit because the majority of the subsidiaries included in this consolidation are not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company. This exhibit was also excluded due to the competitive nature of the business. Summarized consolidated information is included in the consolidating financial statements of MP Automotive Services, Inc. filed as Exhibit A-7. nature of the information. Exhibit A-9 Page 1 of 1 RendField Land Company, Inc. Consolidating financial statements for RendField Land Company, Inc. have been excluded from this exhibit because each subsidiary within this consolidated group is not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company's consolidating financial statements. Exhibit A-10 Page 1 of 1 Upper Minnesota Properties, Inc. Consolidating financial statements for Upper Minnesota Properties, Inc. have been excluded from this exhibit because each subsidiary within this consolidated group is not material to Minnesota Power & Light Company's consolidating financial statements. Exhibit A-11 Page 1 of 1 Abbreviations Used in Exhibits Exhibit A Minnesota Power & Light Company (Minnesota Power) Superior Water, Light and Power Company (SWL&P) Consolidated Minnesota Power Enterprises, Inc. (Cons. MP Enterprises) Consolidated MP Water Resources Group, Inc. (Cons. Water Resources) Consolidated MP Automotive Services, Inc. (Cons. MP Automotive) Energy Land, Incorporated (Energy Land) MP Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (MP Real Estate) Consolidated RendField Land Company, Inc. (CNRD) Lakeview Financial Corporation I (LFCI) MP&L Capital I (MPC1) Exhibit A-1 Minnesota Power Enterprises, Inc. (MP Enterprises) BNI Coal, Ltd. (BNI Coal) Consolidated Minnesota Power Services Group, Inc. (Consol Services) Rainy River Energy Corporation (Rainy River) Consolidated Upper Minnesota Properties, Inc. (Consol UMPI) Synertec, Incorporated (Synertec) Minnesota Power Telecom, Inc. (MP Telecom) MP Affiliate Resources, Inc. (MP Affiliates) Exhibit A-2 No abbreviations used Exhibit A-3 MP Water Resources Group, Inc. (MP Water Resources) Florida Water Services Corporation (Florida Water Res) Heater Utilities, Inc. (Heater) Instrumentation Services, Inc. (ISI) Lehigh Acquisition Corporation (LAC) Florida Gas Services Corporation (Florida Gas Services) Exhibit A-4 No abbreviations used Exhibit A-5 Interlachen Lake Estates, Inc. (Interlachen Lake Estates) SRC of Florida, Inc. (SRC of Florida) Exhibit A-6 Heater Utilities, Inc. (Heater Utilities) LaGrange Waterworks Corporation (LaGrange Waterworks) Upstate Heater Utilities, Inc. (Upstate Heater Utilities) Exhibit A-7 MP Automotive Services, Inc. (MP Automotive Services) ADESA Corporation (ADESA Corp) Exhibit A-8, A-9, A-10 No abbreviations used
 

OPUR3 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM MINNESOTA POWER'S CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 YEAR DEC-31-1997 JAN-01-1997 DEC-31-1997 PER-BOOK 2,172 954 78