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CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City)
CP
#321
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$75.20 B
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Canada
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$83.78
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0.08%
Change (1 day)
6.06%
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(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (403) 319-7000
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þ
No
o
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þ
No
o
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þ
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o
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o
Smaller reporting company
o
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o
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o
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o
No
þ
As of the close of business on
April 22, 2019
, there were
139,824,714
of the registrant’s Common Shares issued and outstanding.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
Interim Consolidated Statements of Income
2
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
3
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
4
As at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
6
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
25
Executive Summary
25
Performance Indicators
26
Financial Highlights
28
Results of Operations
28
Liquidity and Capital Resources
34
Share Capital
35
Non-GAAP Measures
36
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
41
Contractual Commitments
41
Critical Accounting Estimates
42
Forward-Looking Statements
42
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
43
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
44
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
45
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
45
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
45
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
45
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
45
Item 5.
Other Information
45
Item 6.
Exhibits
46
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data)
2019
2018
Revenues (Note 3)
Freight
$
1,726
$
1,625
Non-freight
41
37
Total revenues
1,767
1,662
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
406
374
Fuel
209
215
Materials
57
55
Equipment rents
35
33
Depreciation and amortization
160
170
Purchased services and other
357
275
Total operating expenses
1,224
1,122
Operating income
543
540
Less:
Other (income) expense (Note 5)
(
47
)
51
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery (Note 13)
(
97
)
(
96
)
Net interest expense
114
115
Income before income tax expense
573
470
Income tax expense (Note 6)
139
122
Net income
$
434
$
348
Earnings per share (Note 7)
Basic earnings per share
$
3.10
$
2.41
Diluted earnings per share
$
3.09
$
2.41
Weighted-average number of shares (millions) (Note 7)
Basic
140.1
144.4
Diluted
140.5
144.8
Dividends declared per share
$
0.6500
$
0.5625
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
2
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Net income
$
434
$
348
Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
16
(
20
)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
2
21
Change in pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans
20
29
Other comprehensive income before income taxes
38
30
Income tax (expense) recovery on above items
(
22
)
6
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
16
36
Comprehensive income
$
450
$
384
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
3
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS AT
(unaudited)
March 31
December 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
352
$
61
Accounts receivable, net
744
815
Materials and supplies
182
173
Other current assets
98
68
1,376
1,117
Investments
201
203
Properties (Note 9)
18,312
18,418
Goodwill and intangible assets
198
202
Pension asset
1,352
1,243
Other assets (Note 9)
471
71
Total assets
$
21,910
$
21,254
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 9)
$
1,312
$
1,449
Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 8, 9, 11)
496
506
1,808
1,955
Pension and other benefit liabilities
714
718
Other long-term liabilities (Note 9)
598
237
Long-term debt (Note 8, 9, 11)
8,427
8,190
Deferred income taxes
3,549
3,518
Total liabilities
15,096
14,618
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
1,997
2,002
Additional paid-in capital
46
42
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 4)
(
2,027
)
(
2,043
)
Retained earnings
6,798
6,635
6,814
6,636
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
21,910
$
21,254
Contingencies (Note 14)
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
4
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Operating activities
Net income
$
434
$
348
Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
160
170
Deferred income taxes (Note 6)
38
41
Pension recovery and funding (Note 13)
(
88
)
(
72
)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities (Note 5)
(
45
)
49
Other operating activities, net
45
(
21
)
Change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations
(
131
)
(
118
)
Cash provided by operating activities
413
397
Investing activities
Additions to properties
(
224
)
(
241
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
6
4
Other
(
1
)
(
1
)
Cash used in investing activities
(
219
)
(
238
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
91
)
(
82
)
Issuance of CP Common Shares
4
8
Purchase of CP Common Shares (Note 10)
(
207
)
(
298
)
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper (Note 8)
397
—
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
(
5
)
(
5
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
98
(
377
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
(
1
)
5
Cash position
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
291
(
213
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
61
338
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
352
$
125
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid
$
149
$
104
Interest paid
$
149
$
143
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
5
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
(in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data)
Common shares (in millions)
Share
capital
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Retained
earnings
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at December 31, 2018, as previously reported
140.5
$
2,002
$
42
$
(
2,043
)
$
6,635
$
6,636
Impact of accounting change (Note 2)
—
—
—
—
(
5
)
(
5
)
Balance at January 1, 2019, as restated
140.5
$
2,002
$
42
$
(
2,043
)
$
6,630
$
6,631
Net income
—
—
—
—
434
434
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
—
—
—
16
—
16
Dividends declared ($0.6500 per share)
—
—
—
—
(
91
)
(
91
)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
—
—
5
—
—
5
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 10)
(
0.7
)
(
10
)
—
—
(
175
)
(
185
)
Shares issued under stock option plan
—
5
(
1
)
—
—
4
Balance at March 31, 2019
139.8
$
1,997
$
46
$
(
2,027
)
$
6,798
$
6,814
Balance at January 1, 2018
144.9
$
2,032
$
43
$
(
1,741
)
$
6,103
$
6,437
Net income
—
—
—
—
348
348
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
—
—
—
36
—
36
Dividends declared ($0.5625 per share)
—
—
—
—
(
81
)
(
81
)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
—
—
4
—
—
4
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 10)
(
1.3
)
(
20
)
—
—
(
298
)
(
318
)
Shares issued under stock option plan
0.1
10
(
2
)
—
—
8
Balance at March 31, 2018
143.7
$
2,022
$
45
$
(
1,705
)
$
6,072
$
6,434
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
6
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2019
(unaudited)
1
Basis of presentation
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CP”, or “the Company”), expressed in Canadian dollars, reflect management’s estimates and assumptions that are necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). They do not include all disclosures required under GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the
2018
annual consolidated financial statements and notes included in CP's
2018
Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accounting policies used are consistent with the accounting policies used in preparing the
2018
annual consolidated financial statements, except for the newly adopted accounting policy discussed in Note 2.
CP's operations can be affected by seasonal fluctuations such as changes in customer demand and weather-related issues. This seasonality could impact quarter-over-quarter comparisons.
In management’s opinion, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly such information. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year.
2
Accounting changes
Implemented in 2019
Leases
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), and all related amendments under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 842, Leases. Using the cumulative-effect adjustment transition approach, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Accordingly, comparative financial information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
In January 2019, the Company adapted existing internal controls and implemented a lease management system to assist in delivering the required accounting changes. To facilitate the transition, the Company made policy choices to utilize available practical expedients provided by the new standard, including the:
•
Acceptance of the package of practical expedients, permitting the Company not to reassess lease existence, classification, and capitalization of initial direct costs previously determined for all leases under Topic 840, Leases;
•
Acceptance of the previous accounting treatment for land easements where Topic 840 was not applied; and
•
Use of hindsight at transition to determine lease term length.
Finance leases were transitioned with no significant changes to existing balances. Operating leases with fixed terms and in-substance fixed terms were transitioned by recognizing both an operating lease liability and right-of-use ("ROU") asset. Operating lease liabilities and ROU assets were calculated at the present value of remaining lease payments using the Company’s incremental borrowing interest rate as at January 1, 2019. ROU assets were further modified to include previously accrued balances for prepayments and initial direct costs, but reduced for accrued lease incentives. The Company did not recognize operating lease liabilities or ROU assets for leases requiring variable payment not dependent on an index or rate, or short term leases with a term of 12 months or less.
The standard had a material impact on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets, but did not have a significant impact on its Interim Consolidated Statements of Income. The most significant impact was the recognition of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, while the Company's accounting of finance leases remained substantially unchanged.
7
The impact of the adoption of ASC 842 as at January 1, 2019 is as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
As reported
December 31, 2018
New lease standard
cumulative-effect
As restated
January 1, 2019
Assets
Properties
$
18,418
$
(
12
)
$
18,406
Other assets
71
399
470
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
1,449
$
58
$
1,507
Other long-term liabilities
237
337
574
Deferred income taxes
3,518
(
3
)
3,515
Shareholders' equity
Retained earnings
$
6,635
$
(
5
)
$
6,630
There was no significant impact to lessor accounting upon the adoption of ASC 842.
3
Revenues
The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers by major source:
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Freight
Grain
$
380
$
357
Coal
158
151
Potash
114
112
Fertilizers and sulphur
57
61
Forest products
73
66
Energy, chemicals and plastics
315
257
Metals, minerals, and consumer products
173
183
Automotive
76
71
Intermodal
380
367
Total freight revenues
1,726
1,625
Non-freight excluding leasing revenues
26
23
Revenues from contracts with customers
1,752
1,648
Leasing revenues
15
14
Total revenues
$
1,767
$
1,662
Contract liabilities
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Balance at January 1
$
2
$
2
Balance at March 31
$
73
$
2
Contract liabilities represent payments received for performance obligations not yet satisfied and relate to deferred revenue and are presented as components of Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenue recognized during the three months ended
March 31, 2019
included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period was
$
2
million
(
March 31, 2018
-
$
2
million
). Increases in contract liabilities arising from cash received net of amounts recognized as revenue on satisfaction of performance obligations, was
$
71
million
.
8
4
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") by component
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Foreign currency net of hedging activities
(1)
Derivatives and
other
(1)
Pension and post-
retirement defined
benefit plans
(1)
Total
(1)
Opening balance, January 1, 2019
$
113
$
(
62
)
$
(
2,094
)
$
(
2,043
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
—
(
1
)
(
1
)
(
2
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
2
16
18
Net other comprehensive income
—
1
15
16
Closing balance, March 31, 2019
$
113
$
(
61
)
$
(
2,079
)
$
(
2,027
)
Opening balance, January 1, 2018
$
109
$
(
89
)
$
(
1,761
)
$
(
1,741
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
—
13
(
1
)
12
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
2
22
24
Net other comprehensive income
—
15
21
36
Closing balance, March 31, 2018
$
109
$
(
74
)
$
(
1,740
)
$
(
1,705
)
(1)
Amounts are presented net of tax.
Amounts in Pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans reclassified from AOCL are as follows:
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Amortization of prior service costs
(1)
$
—
$
(
1
)
Recognition of net actuarial loss
(1)
21
30
Total before income tax
21
29
Income tax recovery
(
5
)
(
7
)
Total net of income tax
$
16
$
22
(1)
Impacts "
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
" on the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.
5
Other (income) expense
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities
$
(
45
)
$
49
Other foreign exchange gains
(
3
)
(
1
)
Other
1
3
Other (income) expense
$
(
47
)
$
51
6
Income taxes
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Current income tax expense
$
101
$
81
Deferred income tax expense
38
41
Income tax expense
$
139
$
122
The effective tax rates for the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
was
24.24
%
, compared to
25.92
%
for the same period in
2018
.
9
For the three months ended
March 31, 2019
, the effective tax rate excluding the discrete item of the foreign exchange ("FX") gain of
$
45
million
on debt and lease liabilities, was
25.75
%
.
For the three months ended
March 31, 2018
, the effective tax rate excluding the discrete items of the FX loss of
$
49
million
on the Company's U.S. dollar-denominated debt was
24.75
%
.
7
Earnings per share
At
March 31, 2019
, the number of shares outstanding was
139.8
million
(
March 31, 2018
-
143.7
million
).
Basic earnings per share have been calculated using net income for the period divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period.
The number of shares used in earnings per share calculations is reconciled as follows:
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions)
2019
2018
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding
140.1
144.4
Dilutive effect of stock options
0.4
0.4
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
140.5
144.8
For the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
, there were
0.2
million
options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effects were not dilutive (
three
months ended
March 31, 2018
-
0.2
million
).
8
Debt
Issuance of long-term debt
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company issued
$
400
million
3.150
%
10
-year notes due
March 13, 2029
for net proceeds of
$
397
million
. These Notes pay interest semi-annually and are unsecured but carry a negative pledge.
9 Leases
The Company has operating leases for rolling stock, buildings, vehicles, railway equipment, and roadway machines, and finance leases for rolling stock. CP has entered into rolling stock leases that are fully variable or contain both fixed and variable components. Variable components are dependent on the hours and miles that the underlying equipment has been used. Fixed term, short-term, and variable operating lease costs are recorded in Equipment rents and Purchased services and other on the Company's Interim Consolidated Income Statements. Components of finance lease costs are recorded in Depreciation and amortization and Net interest expense on the Company's Interim Consolidated Income Statements.
The Company determines lease existence and classification at the lease inception date. Leases are identified when an agreement conveys the right to control identified property for a period of time in exchange for consideration. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating leases are included in Other assets, Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and Other long-term liabilities on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in Properties, Long-term debt maturing within one year, and Long-term debt on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Operating and finance lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Lease payments include fixed and variable payments that are based on an index or a rate. As most of the Company's leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit interest rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Operating and finance lease ROU assets also include lease prepayments and initial direct costs, but are reduced by lease incentives. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise these options. The Company’s leases have remaining terms from one to
12
years
, some of which include options to extend for up to an additional
10
years
and some of which include options to terminate within
one year
.
The Company has short-term operating leases with terms of 12 months or less, some of which include options to purchase that the Company is not reasonably certain to exercise. The Company has elected to apply the recognition exemption and, as such, accounts for leases with a term of 12 months or less off-balance sheet. Therefore, lease payments on these short-term operating leases are not included in operating lease ROU assets and liabilities, but are recognized as an expense in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Further, the Company has elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all leases, except for leases of roadway machines.
10
Residual value guarantees are provided on certain rolling stock and vehicle operating leases. Cumulatively, these guarantees are limited to
$
2
million
and are not included in lease liabilities as it is not currently probable that any amounts will be owed under these residual value guarantees.
The components of lease expense are as follows:
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
Operating lease cost
$
22
Short-term lease cost
1
Variable lease cost
1
Finance Lease Cost
Amortization of right-of use-assets
2
Interest on lease liabilities
3
Total lease costs
$
29
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
As at March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
Operating Leases
Other assets
$
394
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
71
Other long-term liabilities
315
Finance Leases
Properties, net book value
$
179
Long-term debt maturing within one year
5
Long-term debt
150
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases
8
years
Finance leases
5
years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases
3.50
%
Finance leases
7.12
%
11
Supplemental information related to leases is as follows:
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
28
Operating cash flows from finance leases
3
Financing cash flows from finance leases
1
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
Operating leases
$
9
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:
As at March 31, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
2019
$
6
$
67
2020
9
70
2021
9
55
2022
111
48
2023
9
49
Thereafter
30
154
Total lease payments
$
174
$
443
Less: Imputed interest
19
57
Present value of lease payments
$
155
$
386
10
Shareholders' equity
On October 19, 2018, the Company announced a new normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"), commencing October 24, 2018, to purchase up to
5.68
million
of its Common Shares in the open market for cancellation before
October 23, 2019
. As at
March 31, 2019
, the Company had purchased
2.89
million
Common Shares for
$
753
million
under this NCIB program.
On May 10, 2017, the Company announced a new NCIB, commencing May 15, 2017, to purchase up to
4.38
million
Common Shares for cancellation before
May 14, 2018
. The Company completed this NCIB on May 10, 2018.
All purchases were made in accordance with the NCIB at prevalent market prices plus brokerage fees, or such other prices that were permitted by the Toronto Stock Exchange, with consideration allocated to share capital up to the average carrying amount of the shares, and any excess allocated to retained earnings.
The following table describes activities under the share repurchase program:
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Number of Common Shares repurchased
(1)
707,678
1,435,700
Weighted-average price per share
(2)
$
261.73
$
221.76
Amount of repurchase (in millions)
(2)
$
185
$
318
(1)
Includes shares repurchased but not yet canceled at quarter end.
(2)
Includes brokerage fees.
12
11
Financial instruments
A. Fair values of financial instruments
The Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy established by GAAP that prioritizes those inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value based on the degree to which they are observable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market.
When possible, the estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices and, if not available, it is based on estimates from third party brokers. For non-exchange-traded derivatives classified in Level 2, the Company uses standard valuation techniques to calculate fair value. Primary inputs to these techniques include observable market prices (interest, FX and commodity) and volatility, depending on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying risk. The Company uses inputs and data used by willing market participants when valuing derivatives and considers its own credit default swap spread as well as those of its counterparties in its determination of fair value. All derivatives and long-term debt are classified as Level 2.
The carrying values of financial instruments equal or approximate their fair values with the exception of long-term debt:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Long-term debt (including current maturities):
Fair value
$
10,175
$
9,639
Carrying value
8,923
8,696
The estimated fair value of current and long-term borrowings has been determined based on market information where available, or by discounting future payments of principal and interest at estimated interest rates expected to be available to the Company at period end.
B. Financial risk management
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments may be used to selectively reduce volatility associated with fluctuations in interest rates, FX rates, the price of fuel and stock-based compensation expense. Where derivatives are designated as hedging instruments, the relationship between the hedging instruments and their associated hedged items is documented, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for the use of the hedging instruments. This documentation includes linking the derivatives that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets or liabilities on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets, commitments or forecasted transactions. At the time a derivative contract is entered into and at least quarterly thereafter, an assessment is made as to whether the derivative item is effective in offsetting the changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged items. The derivative qualifies for hedge accounting treatment if it is effective in substantially mitigating the risk it was designed to address.
It is not the Company’s intent to use financial derivatives or commodity instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
FX management
The Company conducts business transactions and owns assets in both Canada and the United States. As a result, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in the value of financial commitments, assets, liabilities, income or cash flows due to changes in FX rates. The Company may enter into FX risk management transactions primarily to manage fluctuations in the exchange rate between Canadian and U.S. currencies. FX exposure is primarily mitigated through natural offsets created by revenues, expenditures and balance sheet positions incurred in the same currency. Where appropriate, the Company may negotiate with customers and suppliers to reduce the net exposure.
Net investment hedge
The FX gains and losses on long-term debt are mainly unrealized and can only be realized when U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt matures or is settled. The Company also has long-term FX exposure on its investment in U.S. affiliates. The majority of the Company’s U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt has been designated as a hedge of the net investment in foreign subsidiaries. This designation has the effect of mitigating volatility on Net income by offsetting long-term FX gains and losses on U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt and gains and losses on its net investment. The effect of the net investment hedge recognized in “Other comprehensive income” for the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
was an unrealized FX gain of
$
120
million
(
three
months ended
March 31, 2018
- unrealized FX loss of
$
151
million
).
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Interest rate management
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk, which is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will vary as a result of changes in market interest rates. In order to manage funding needs or capital structure goals, the Company enters into debt or capital lease agreements that are subject to either fixed market interest rates set at the time of issue or floating rates determined by ongoing market conditions. Debt subject to variable interest rates exposes the Company to variability in interest expense, while debt subject to fixed interest rates exposes the Company to variability in the fair value of debt.
To manage interest rate exposure, the Company accesses diverse sources of financing and manages borrowings in line with a targeted range of capital structure, debt ratings, liquidity needs, maturity schedule, and currency and interest rate profiles. In anticipation of future debt issuances, the Company may enter into forward rate agreements, that are designated as cash flow hedges, to substantially lock in all or a portion of the effective future interest expense. The Company may also enter into swap agreements, designated as fair value hedges, to manage the mix of fixed and floating rate debt.
Forward starting swaps
During the second quarter of 2018, the Company settled a notional U.S.
$
500
million
of forward starting swaps related to the U.S.
$
500
million
4.000
%
10
-year Notes issued in the same period. The fair value of these derivative instruments at the time of settlement was a loss of U.S.
$
19
million
(
$
24
million
). The changes in fair value from the forward starting swaps for the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
was $
nil
(
three
months ended
March 31, 2018
- gain of
$
19
million
). This was recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss”, net of tax, and is being reclassified to "Net interest expense" on the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income until the underlying hedged notes are repaid.
For the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
, a net loss of
$
2
million
related to settled forward starting swap hedges has been amortized to “Net interest expense” (
three
months ended
March 31, 2018
- a net loss of
$
3
million
). The Company expects that during the next twelve months, an additional
$
9
million
of net losses will be amortized to “Net interest expense”.
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Stock-based compensation
At
March 31, 2019
, the Company had several stock-based compensation plans, including stock option plans, various cash settled liability plans and an employee share purchase plan. These plans resulted in an expense for the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
of
$
34
million
(
three
months ended
March 31, 2018
- an expense of
$
14
million
).
Stock option plan
In the three months ended
March 31, 2019
, under CP’s stock option plans, the Company issued
215,537
options at the weighted-average price of
$
271.84
per share, based on the closing price on the grant date.
Pursuant to the employee plan, these options may be exercised upon vesting, which is between
12
months
and
48
months
after the grant date, and will expire after
seven years
.
Under the fair value method, the fair value of the stock options at the grant date was approximately
$
14
million
.
The weighted-average fair value assumptions were approximately:
For the three months ended March 31, 2019
Grant price
$
271.84
Expected option life (years)
(1)
5.00
Risk-free interest rate
(2)
2.24
%
Expected stock price volatility
(3)
25.05
%
Expected annual dividends per share
(4)
$
2.6000
Expected forfeiture rate
(5)
6.00
%
Weighted-average grant date fair value per option granted during the period
$
63.65
(1)
Represents the period of time that awards are expected to be outstanding. Historical data on exercise behaviour or, when available, specific expectations regarding future exercise behaviour was used to estimate the expected life of the option.
(2)
Based on the implied yield available on zero-coupon government issues with an equivalent term commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(3)
Based on the historical stock price volatility of the Company’s stock over a period commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(4)
Determined by the current annual dividend at the time of grant. The Company does not employ different dividend yields throughout the contractual term of the option.
(5)
The Company estimated forfeitures based on past experience. This rate is monitored on a periodic basis.
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Performance share unit plan
In the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
, the Company issued
128,010
PSUs with a grant date fair value of approximately
$
34
million
. These units attract dividend equivalents in the form of additional units based on the dividends paid on the Company’s Common Shares. PSUs vest and are settled in cash or in CP Common Shares, approximately
three years
after the grant date, contingent upon CP’s performance ("performance factor"). The fair value of these PSUs is measured periodically until settlement, using either a lattice-based valuation model or a Monte Carlo simulation model.
The performance period for
127,431
PSUs issued in the three months ended March 31, 2019 is January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, and the performance factors for these PSUs are Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"), Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") compared to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, and TSR compared to Class I Railways. The performance factors for the remaining
579
PSUs are annual revenue for the fiscal year 2020, diluted EPS for the fiscal year 2020, and share price appreciation.
The performance period for the PSUs issued in 2016 was January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. The performance factors for these PSUs were Operating Ratio, ROIC, TSR compared to the S&P/TSX 60 index, and TSR compared to Class I railways. The resulting payout was
177
%
of the outstanding units multiplied by the Company's average share price that was calculated using the last
30
trading days preceding
December 31, 2018
. In the first quarter of 2019, payouts occurred on the total outstanding awards, including dividends reinvested, totaling
$
54
million
on
117,228
outstanding awards.
Deferred share unit plan
In the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
, the Company granted
13,179
DSUs with a grant date fair value of approximately
$
3
million
. DSUs vest over various periods of up to
48
months
and are only redeemable for a specified period after employment is terminated. An expense to income for DSUs is recognized over the vesting period for both the initial subscription price and the change in value between reporting periods.
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Pension and other benefits
In the three months ended
March 31, 2019
, the Company made contributions of
$
11
million
(three months ended
March 31, 2018
-
$
1
million
, which is net of a
$
10
million
refund of plan surplus) to its defined benefit pension plans.
Net periodic benefit costs for defined benefit pension plans and other benefits recognized in the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
and 2018 included the following components:
For the three months ended March 31
Pensions
Other benefits
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Current service cost (benefits earned by employees)
$
27
$
30
$
3
$
3
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost:
Interest cost on benefit obligation
112
110
5
4
Expected return on fund assets
(
237
)
(
239
)
—
—
Recognized net actuarial loss
21
29
2
1
Amortization of prior service costs
—
(
1
)
—
—
Total other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
(
104
)
(
101
)
7
5
Net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
$
(
77
)
$
(
71
)
$
10
$
8
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Contingencies
In the normal course of its operations, the Company becomes involved in various legal actions, including claims relating to injuries and damage to property. The Company maintains provisions it considers to be adequate for such actions. While the final outcome with respect to actions outstanding or pending at
March 31, 2019
cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that their resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Legal proceedings related to Lac-Mégantic rail accident
On July 6, 2013, a train carrying petroleum crude oil operated by Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway (“MMAR”) or a subsidiary, Montreal Maine & Atlantic Canada Co. (“MMAC” and collectively the “MMA Group”), derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Québec. The derailment occurred on a section of railway owned and operated by the MMA Group. The previous day, CP had interchanged the train to the MMA Group, and after the interchange, the MMA Group exclusively controlled the train.
In the wake of the derailment, MMAC sought court protection in Canada under the
Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, R.S.C.
, 1985, c. C-36 and MMAR filed for bankruptcy in the United States. Plans of arrangement have been approved in both Canada and
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the U.S. (the “Plans”). These Plans provide for the distribution of a fund of approximately
$
440
million
amongst those claiming derailment damages.
A number of legal proceedings, set out below, were commenced after the derailment in Canada and/or in the U.S. against CP and others:
(1)
Québec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks (the "Minister") ordered various parties, including CP, to clean up the derailment site (the “Cleanup Order”). CP appealed the Cleanup Order to the Administrative Tribunal of Québec (the “TAQ”). The Minister subsequently served a Notice of Claim seeking
$
95
million
for compensation spent on cleanup. CP filed a contestation of the Notice of Claim with the TAQ (the “TAQ Proceeding”). CP and the Minister agreed to stay the TAQ Proceedings pending the outcome of the Province of Québec's action, described in item #2 below.
(2)
Québec’s Attorney General sued CP in the Québec Superior Court initially claiming
$
409
million
in damages, which claim was amended and reduced to
$
315
million
(the “Province’s Action”). The Province’s Action alleges that CP exercised custody or control over the petroleum crude oil until its delivery to Irving Oil and was negligent in that custody and control. The province alleges that CP is jointly and severally liable with third parties responsible for the derailment and vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of MMAC.
(3)
A class action in the Québec Superior Court on behalf of persons and entities residing in, owning or leasing property in, operating a business in or physically present in Lac-Mégantic at the time of the derailment (the “Class Action”) was certified against CP, MMAC and the train conductor, Mr. Thomas Harding ("Harding"). The Class Action seeks unquantified damages, including for wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage arising from the derailment. All known wrongful death claimants in the Class Action have opted out and, by court order, cannot re-join the Class Action.
(4)
Eight
subrogated insurers sued CP in the Québec Superior Court initially claiming approximately
$
16
million
in damages, which claim was amended and reduced to
$
14
million
(the “Promutuel Action”) and
two
additional subrogated insurers sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately
$
3
million
in damages (the “Royal Action”). Both Actions contain essentially the same allegations as the Province’s Action. The lawsuits do not identify the parties to which the insurers are subrogated, and therefore the extent to which these claims overlap with the proof of claims process under the Plans is difficult to determine at this stage. The Royal Action has been stayed pending the determination of the consolidated proceedings described below.
The Province’s Action, the Class Action and the Promutuel Action have been consolidated and will proceed together through the litigation process in the Québec Superior Court. While each Action will remain a separate legal proceeding, there will be a trial to determine liability issues commencing mid-September 2020, and subsequently, if necessary, a trial to determine damages issues.
(5)
Forty-eight
plaintiffs (all individual claims joined in one action) sued CP, MMAC and Harding in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately
$
5
million
in damages for economic loss and pain and suffering. These plaintiffs assert essentially the same allegations as those contained in the Class Action and the Province’s Action against CP. The plaintiffs assert they have opted-out of the Class Action. All but two of the plaintiffs were plaintiffs in litigation against CP, described in paragraph 7 below, that originated in the U.S. who either withdrew their claims or had their case dismissed in the U.S.
(6)
An adversary proceeding commenced against CP in November 2014 in the Maine Bankruptcy Court by the MMAR U.S. estate representative (“Estate Representative”) accuses CP of failing to abide by certain regulations (the “Adversary Proceeding”). The Estate Representative alleges that CP knew or ought to have known that the shipper had misclassified the petroleum crude oil and therefore should have refused to transport it. The Estate Representative seeks damages for MMAR’s business value (as yet unquantified) allegedly destroyed by the derailment.
(7)
A class action and mass tort action on behalf of Lac-Mégantic residents and wrongful death representatives commenced in Texas in June 2015 and wrongful death and personal injury actions commenced in Illinois and Maine in June 2015 against CP were all removed and subsequently transferred and consolidated in Federal District Court in Maine (the “Maine Actions”). The Maine Actions allege that CP negligently misclassified and mis-packaged the petroleum crude oil being shipped. On CP’s motion, the Maine Actions were dismissed by the Court on several grounds. The plaintiffs are appealing the dismissal decision.
(8)
The Trustee (the “WD Trustee”) for the wrongful death trust (the “WD Trust”), as defined and established by the Estate Representative under the Plans, asserts Carmack Amendment claims against CP in North Dakota federal court (the “Carmack Claims”). The WD Trustee seeks to recover approximately
$
6
million
for damaged rail cars and lost crude and recover the settlement amounts the consignor and the consignee paid to the bankruptcy estates, alleged to be
$
110
million
and
$
60
million
, respectively. On CP’s motion, the District Court in North Dakota dismissed the Carmack Claims on timeliness grounds. The WD Trustee appealed this decision to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ("8CCA"), who reversed that decision and remanded the matter back to the District Court. CP sought reconsideration by the 8CCA, but the 8CCA denied rehearing. CP filed a petition for judicial review of this decision to the Supreme Court on February 13, 2019. The WD Trustee’s response is due April 24, 2019. This petition is pending. Failing this judicial review, CP will seek dismissal of the Carmack Claims on various other grounds.
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At this stage of the proceedings, any potential responsibility and the quantum of potential losses cannot be determined. Nevertheless, CP denies liability and is vigorously defending the above noted proceedings.
Environmental liabilities
Environmental remediation accruals, recorded on an undiscounted basis unless a reliable, determinable estimate as to an amount and timing of costs can be established, cover site-specific remediation programs.
The accruals for environmental remediation represent CP’s best estimate of its probable future obligation and include both asserted and unasserted claims, without reduction for anticipated recoveries from third parties. Although the recorded accruals include CP’s best estimate of all probable costs, CP’s total environmental remediation costs cannot be predicted with certainty. Accruals for environmental remediation may change from time to time as new information about previously untested sites becomes known, and as environmental laws and regulations evolve and advances are made in environmental remediation technology. The accruals may also vary as the courts decide legal proceedings against outside parties responsible for contamination. These potential charges, which cannot be quantified at this time, may materially affect income in the particular period in which a charge is recognized.
Costs related to existing, but as yet unknown, or future contamination will be accrued in the period in which they become probable and reasonably estimable.
The expense included in “Purchased services and other” for the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
was
$
1
million
(
three
months ended
March 31, 2018
-
$
1
million
). Provisions for environmental remediation costs are recorded in “Other long-term liabilities”, except for the current portion which is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”. The total amount provided at
March 31, 2019
was
$
81
million
(
December 31, 2018
-
$
82
million
). Payments are expected to be made over
10
years
through 2029.
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Condensed consolidating financial information
Canadian Pacific Railway Company, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CPRL”), is the issuer of certain debt securities, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CPRL. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information (“CCFI”) in accordance with Rule 3-10(c) of Regulation S-X.
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method when presenting the CCFI.
The tables include all adjustments necessary to reconcile the CCFI on a consolidated basis to CPRL’s consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.
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Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Revenues
Freight
$
—
$
1,244
$
482
$
—
$
1,726
Non-freight
—
29
114
(
102
)
41
Total revenues
—
1,273
596
(
102
)
1,767
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
—
274
130
2
406
Fuel
—
165
44
—
209
Materials
—
38
15
4
57
Equipment rents
—
33
2
—
35
Depreciation and amortization
—
96
64
—
160
Purchased services and other
—
278
187
(
108
)
357
Total operating expenses
—
884
442
(
102
)
1,224
Operating income
—
389
154
—
543
Less:
Other (income) expense
(
5
)
(
43
)
1
—
(
47
)
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) expense
—
(
98
)
1
—
(
97
)
Net interest (income) expense
(
1
)
122
(
7
)
—
114
Income before income tax expense and equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
6
408
159
—
573
Less: Income tax expense
—
104
35
—
139
Add: Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
428
124
—
(
552
)
—
Net income
$
434
$
428
$
124
$
(
552
)
$
434
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Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Revenues
Freight
$
—
$
1,155
$
470
$
—
$
1,625
Non-freight
—
27
89
(
79
)
37
Total revenues
—
1,182
559
(
79
)
1,662
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
—
257
115
2
374
Fuel
—
168
47
—
215
Materials
—
35
15
5
55
Equipment rents
—
31
2
—
33
Depreciation and amortization
—
104
66
—
170
Purchased services and other
—
218
143
(
86
)
275
Total operating expenses
—
813
388
(
79
)
1,122
Operating income
—
369
171
—
540
Less:
Other expense (income)
6
48
(
3
)
—
51
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
—
(
96
)
—
—
(
96
)
Net interest expense (income)
8
114
(
7
)
—
115
(Loss) income before income tax expense and equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
(
14
)
303
181
—
470
Less: Income tax expense
—
86
36
—
122
Add: Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
362
145
—
(
507
)
—
Net income
$
348
$
362
$
145
$
(
507
)
$
348
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Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Net income
$
434
$
428
$
124
$
(
552
)
$
434
Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
—
120
(
104
)
—
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Change in derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges
—
2
—
—
2
Change in pension and post-retirement defined
benefit plans
—
19
1
—
20
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes
—
141
(
103
)
—
38
Income tax expense on above items
—
(
22
)
—
—
(
22
)
Equity accounted investments
16
(
103
)
—
87
—
Other comprehensive income (loss)
16
16
(
103
)
87
16
Comprehensive income
$
450
$
444
$
21
$
(
465
)
$
450
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Net income
$
348
$
362
$
145
$
(
507
)
$
348
Net (loss) gain in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
—
(
150
)
130
—
(
20
)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges
—
21
—
—
21
Change in pension and post-retirement defined
benefit plans
—
28
1
—
29
Other comprehensive (loss) income before income taxes
—
(
101
)
131
—
30
Income tax recovery on above items
—
6
—
—
6
Equity accounted investments
36
131
—
(
167
)
—
Other comprehensive income
36
36
131
(
167
)
36
Comprehensive income
$
384
$
398
$
276
$
(
674
)
$
384
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Interim Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As at March 31, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
—
$
226
$
126
$
—
$
352
Accounts receivable, net
—
562
182
—
744
Accounts receivable, intercompany
131
166
207
(
504
)
—
Short-term advances to affiliates
—
1,205
4,681
(
5,886
)
—
Materials and supplies
—
145
37
—
182
Other current assets
—
78
20
—
98
131
2,382
5,253
(
6,390
)
1,376
Long-term advances to affiliates
1,090
5
91
(
1,186
)
—
Investments
—
26
175
—
201
Investments in subsidiaries
11,195
12,032
—
(
23,227
)
—
Properties
—
9,592
8,720
—
18,312
Goodwill and intangible assets
—
—
198
—
198
Pension asset
—
1,352
—
—
1,352
Other assets
—
141
330
—
471
Deferred income taxes
6
—
—
(
6
)
—
Total assets
$
12,422
$
25,530
$
14,767
$
(
30,809
)
$
21,910
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
93
$
864
$
355
$
—
$
1,312
Accounts payable, intercompany
3
335
166
(
504
)
—
Short-term advances from affiliates
5,512
370
4
(
5,886
)
—
Long-term debt maturing within one year
—
496
—
—
496
5,608
2,065
525
(
6,390
)
1,808
Pension and other benefit liabilities
—
637
77
—
714
Long-term advances from affiliates
—
1,180
6
(
1,186
)
—
Other long-term liabilities
—
229
369
—
598
Long-term debt
—
8,373
54
—
8,427
Deferred income taxes
—
1,851
1,704
(
6
)
3,549
Total liabilities
5,608
14,335
2,735
(
7,582
)
15,096
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
1,997
537
5,946
(
6,483
)
1,997
Additional paid-in capital
46
1,663
94
(
1,757
)
46
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(
2,027
)
(
2,027
)
736
1,291
(
2,027
)
Retained earnings
6,798
11,022
5,256
(
16,278
)
6,798
6,814
11,195
12,032
(
23,227
)
6,814
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
12,422
$
25,530
$
14,767
$
(
30,809
)
$
21,910
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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As at
December 31, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
—
$
42
$
19
$
—
$
61
Accounts receivable, net
—
629
186
—
815
Accounts receivable, intercompany
125
167
224
(
516
)
—
Short-term advances to affiliates
—
1,602
4,651
(
6,253
)
—
Materials and supplies
—
136
37
—
173
Other current assets
—
39
29
—
68
125
2,615
5,146
(
6,769
)
1,117
Long-term advances to affiliates
1,090
5
93
(
1,188
)
—
Investments
—
24
179
—
203
Investments in subsidiaries
11,443
12,003
—
(
23,446
)
—
Properties
—
9,579
8,839
—
18,418
Goodwill and intangible assets
—
—
202
—
202
Pension asset
—
1,243
—
—
1,243
Other assets
—
57
14
—
71
Deferred income taxes
6
—
—
(
6
)
—
Total assets
$
12,664
$
25,526
$
14,473
$
(
31,409
)
$
21,254
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
115
$
1,017
$
317
$
—
$
1,449
Accounts payable, intercompany
4
344
168
(
516
)
—
Short-term advances from affiliates
5,909
341
3
(
6,253
)
—
Long-term debt maturing within one year
—
506
—
—
506
6,028
2,208
488
(
6,769
)
1,955
Pension and other benefit liabilities
—
639
79
—
718
Long-term advances from affiliates
—
1,182
6
(
1,188
)
—
Other long-term liabilities
—
120
117
—
237
Long-term debt
—
8,135
55
—
8,190
Deferred income taxes
—
1,799
1,725
(
6
)
3,518
Total liabilities
6,028
14,083
2,470
(
7,963
)
14,618
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
2,002
538
5,946
(
6,484
)
2,002
Additional paid-in capital
42
1,656
92
(
1,748
)
42
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(
2,043
)
(
2,043
)
839
1,204
(
2,043
)
Retained earnings
6,635
11,292
5,126
(
16,418
)
6,635
6,636
11,443
12,003
(
23,446
)
6,636
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
12,664
$
25,526
$
14,473
$
(
31,409
)
$
21,254
22
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended March 31, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Cash provided by operating activities
$
687
$
198
$
219
$
(
691
)
$
413
Investing activities
Additions to properties
—
(
141
)
(
83
)
—
(
224
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
—
4
2
—
6
Advances to affiliates
—
(
250
)
(
30
)
280
—
Repayment of advances to affiliates
—
643
—
(
643
)
—
Other
—
—
(
1
)
—
(
1
)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
—
256
(
112
)
(
363
)
(
219
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
91
)
(
691
)
—
691
(
91
)
Issuance of CP Common Shares
4
—
—
—
4
Purchase of CP Common Shares
(
207
)
—
—
—
(
207
)
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
397
—
—
397
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
(
5
)
—
—
(
5
)
Advances from affiliates
250
30
—
(
280
)
—
Repayment of advances from affiliates
(
643
)
—
—
643
—
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(
687
)
(
269
)
—
1,054
98
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
—
(
1
)
—
—
(
1
)
Cash position
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
—
184
107
—
291
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
—
42
19
—
61
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
—
$
226
$
126
$
—
$
352
23
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended March 31, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Cash provided by operating activities
$
65
$
392
$
135
$
(
195
)
$
397
Investing activities
Additions to properties
—
(
122
)
(
119
)
—
(
241
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
—
3
1
—
4
Advances to affiliates
—
(
307
)
—
307
—
Repayment of advances to affiliates
—
—
502
(
502
)
—
Repurchase of share capital from affiliates
—
423
—
(
423
)
—
Other
—
—
(
1
)
—
(
1
)
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities
—
(
3
)
383
(
618
)
(
238
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
82
)
(
82
)
(
113
)
195
(
82
)
Return of share capital to affiliates
—
(
423
)
423
—
Issuance of CP Common Shares
8
—
—
—
8
Purchase of CP Common Shares
(
298
)
—
—
—
(
298
)
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
(
5
)
—
—
(
5
)
Advances from affiliates
307
—
—
(
307
)
—
Repayment of advances from affiliates
—
(
502
)
—
502
—
Cash used in financing activities
(
65
)
(
589
)
(
536
)
813
(
377
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
—
2
3
—
5
Cash position
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
—
(
198
)
(
15
)
—
(
213
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
—
241
97
—
338
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
—
$
43
$
82
$
—
$
125
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company's Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes for the
three
months ended
March 31, 2019
in Item 1. Financial Statements, other information in this report, and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the Company's
2018
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except where otherwise indicated, all financial information reflected herein is expressed in Canadian dollars.
For purposes of this report, all references herein to “CP”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to CPRL, CPRL and its subsidiaries, CPRL and one or more of its subsidiaries, or one or more of CPRL's subsidiaries, as the context may require.
Available Information
CP makes available on or through its website
www.cpr.ca
free of charge, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our website also contains charters for our Board of Directors and each of its committees, our corporate governance guidelines and our Code of Business Ethics. SEC filings made by CP are also accessible through the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov
. The information on our website is not part of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
The Company has included the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) certifications regarding the Company's public disclosure required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits to this report.
Executive Summary
First Quarter
of
2019
Results
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company experienced severe winter operating conditions and an increase in the frequency and severity of casualty incidents and derailments. As a result, the Company incurred significant costs for weather fighting, direct casualty costs, and higher operating costs. During this period and the subsequent network recovery the Company also experienced losses and deferrals of potential revenues.
•
Financial performance -
In the
first quarter
of
2019
, CP reported Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of
$3.09
,
an increase
of
28%
as compared to the same period of
2018
. Net income was
$434 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
25%
as compared to the same period in
2018
. These increases were primarily due to foreign exchange ("FX") translation gains on debt and lease liabilities in 2019. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the FX translation gains on debt and lease liabilities, was
$2.79
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
3%
compared to the same period of
2018
. This increase was primarily due to lower average outstanding shares due to the Company’s share repurchase program.
CP reported an Operating ratio of
69.3%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
, a
180
basis point
increase
as compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs
and additional weather related costs caused by harsh winter operating conditions, partially offset by higher freight revenues mainly driven by higher rates.
Adjusted diluted EPS is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
•
Total revenues -
Total revenues
increase
d by
6%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
to
$1,767 million
from
$1,662 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was driven primarily by higher rates and the favourable impact of the change in FX.
•
Operating performance
- CP's average train speed
increased
by
2%
to
21.1
miles per hour due to completion of network infrastructure projects in 2018, partially offset by the impact of harsh winter operating conditions and network disruptions. Average train weight
decreased
by
1%
to
8,868
tons and average train length
decreased
by
1%
to
7,165
feet due to the implementation of CP's winter contingency plan resulting in shorter and lighter trains within the operating plan. These metrics are discussed further in Performance Indicators of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Performance Indicators
The following table lists the key measures of the Company’s operating performance:
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
(1)
% Change
Operations Performance
Gross ton-miles (“GTMs”) (millions)
64,854
64,411
1
Train miles (thousands)
7,823
7,642
2
Average train weight – excluding local traffic (tons)
8,868
8,989
(1
)
Average train length – excluding local traffic (feet)
7,165
7,229
(1
)
Average terminal dwell (hours)
7.9
7.9
—
Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph")
21.1
20.6
2
Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed / 1,000 GTMs)
1.014
0.984
3
Total Employees and Workforce
Total employees (average)
12,844
12,173
6
Total employees (end of period)
12,995
12,328
5
Workforce (end of period)
13,037
12,398
5
Safety Indicators
FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours
1.97
1.57
25
FRA train accidents per million train-miles
1.62
1.19
36
(1)
Certain figures have been updated to reflect new information or have been revised to conform with current presentation.
Operations Performance
These key measures of operating performance reflect how effective CP’s management is at controlling costs and executing the
Company’s operating plan and strategy. CP continues to drive further productivity improvements in its operations, allowing the Company to deliver superior service and grow its business at low incremental cost.
Three months ended March 31, 2019
compared to the three months ended
March 31, 2018
•
A
GTM
is defined as the movement of one ton of train weight over one mile. GTMs are calculated by multiplying total train weight by the distance the train moved. Total train weight comprises the weight of the freight cars, their contents, and any inactive locomotives. An increase in GTMs indicates additional workload. GTMs
increase
d by
1%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased volumes of petroleum products, international intermodal, Potash, and Coal, as well as re-routing traffic due to the impact of harsh winter operating conditions and network disruptions. This increase was partially offset by decreased volumes of frac sand, U.S. grain, and crude.
•
Train miles
are defined as the sum of the distance moved by all trains operated on the network. Train miles
increased
by
2%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
reflected the impact of a
1%
increase
in workload (GTMs) and an increase due to the impact of harsh winter conditions on operating plan productivity.
•
Average train weight
is defined as the average gross weight of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This excludes trains in short-haul service, work trains used to move CP’s track equipment and materials, and the haulage of other railroads’ trains on CP’s network. Average train weight
decreased
by
1%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was due to the implementation of CP's winter contingency plan resulting in shorter and lighter trains within the operating plan.
•
Average train length
is defined as the average total length of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This includes all cars and locomotives on the train and is calculated as the sum of each car or locomotive's length multiplied by the distance travelled, divided by train miles. Local trains are excluded from this measure. Average train length
decreased
by
1%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was due to the implementation of CP's winter contingency plan resulting in shorter trains within the operating plan.
•
Average terminal dwell
is defined as the average time a freight car resides within terminal boundaries expressed in hours. The timing starts with a train arriving at the terminal, a customer releasing the car to the Company, or a car arriving at interchange from another railroad. The timing ends when the train leaves, a customer receives the car from CP, or the freight car is transferred to another railroad. Freight cars are excluded if they are being stored at the terminal or used in track repairs. Average terminal dwell was unchanged in the
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
.
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•
Average train speed
is defined as a measure of the line-haul movement from origin to destination including terminal dwell hours. It is calculated by dividing the total train miles travelled by the total train hours operated. This calculation does not include delay time related to customers or foreign railroads and excludes the time and distance travelled by: i) trains used in or around CP’s yards; ii) passenger trains; and iii) trains used for repairing track. Average train speed
increased
by
2%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
in speed was due to completion of network infrastructure projects in 2018, partially offset by the impact of harsh winter operating conditions and network disruptions.
•
Fuel efficiency
is defined as U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed per 1,000 GTMs. Fuel efficiency
decreased
by
3%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This decrease in efficiency was primarily due to decreased train and locomotive productivity as a result of harsh winter conditions and network disruptions.
Total Employees and Workforce
An
employee
is defined as an individual currently engaged in full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment with CP. The average number of total employees
increased
by
6%
in
first quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. The total number of employees as at
March 31, 2019
was
12,995
,
an increase
of
667
, or
5%
, compared to
12,328
as at
March 31, 2018
.
Workforce
is defined as total employees plus contractors and consultants. The total workforce as at
March 31, 2019
was
13,037
,
an increase
of
639
, or
5%
, compared to
12,398
as at
March 31, 2018
. The increases in the number of total employees and workforce is to accommodate current and anticipated volume growth.
Safety Indicators
Safety is a key priority and core strategy for CP’s management, employees, and Board of Directors. The Company’s two main safety indicators – personal injuries and train accidents – follow strict U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) reporting guidelines.
The
FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours
frequency is the number of personal injuries multiplied by 200,000 and divided by total employee hours. Personal injuries are defined as injuries that require employees to lose time away from work, modify their normal duties or obtain medical treatment beyond minor first aid. FRA employee-hours are the total hours worked, excluding vacation and sick time, by all employees excluding contractors. The FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours frequency for CP was
1.97
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
from
1.57
in the same period of
2018
.
The
FRA train accidents per million train-miles
frequency is the number of train accidents, multiplied by 1,000,000 and divided by total train miles. Train accidents included in this metric meet or exceed the FRA reporting threshold of U.S. $10,700 in damage. The FRA train accidents per million train-miles was
1.62
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
from
1.19
in the same period of
2018
.
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Financial Highlights
The following table presents selected financial data related to the Company’s financial results as of, and for the
first quarter
ended
March 31, 2019
and the comparative figures in
2018
. The financial highlights should be read in conjunction with Item 1. Financial Statements and this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions, except per share data, percentages and ratios)
2019
2018
Financial Performance
Revenues
$
1,767
$
1,662
Operating income
543
540
Net income
434
348
Adjusted income
(1)
392
390
Basic EPS
3.10
2.41
Diluted EPS
3.09
2.41
Adjusted diluted EPS
(1)
2.79
2.70
Dividends declared per share
0.6500
0.5625
Cash provided by operating activities
413
397
Free cash
(1)
193
164
As at March 31, 2019
As at December 31, 2018
Financial Position
Total assets
$
21,910
$
21,254
Total long-term debt, including current portion
8,923
8,696
Shareholders’ equity
6,814
6,636
For the twelve months ended March 31
2019
2018
Financial Ratios
Return on invested capital ("ROIC")
(1)
15.6
%
19.5
%
Adjusted ROIC
(1)
15.9
%
14.6
%
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Operating ratio
(2)
69.3
%
67.5
%
(1)
These measures have no standardized meanings prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(2)
Operating ratio is defined as operating expenses divided by revenues, further discussed in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Results of Operations
Three months ended
March 31, 2019
compared to the three months ended
March 31, 2018
Income
Operating income was
$543 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$3 million
, or
1%
, from
$540 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
higher freight rates;
•
lower fuel price; and
•
the favourable impact of the change in FX of
$19 million
.
This
increase
was partially offset by:
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs
;
•
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions
; and
•
higher stock-based compensation driven primarily by an increase in the stock price.
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Net income was
$434 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$86 million
, or
25%
, from
$348 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to FX translation gains on debt and lease liabilities compared to FX translation losses on debt in the same period of
2018
and higher operating income, partially offset by higher taxes primarily due to higher taxable income.
Adjusted income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was
$392 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2 million
, or
1%
, from
$390 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher operating income, partially offset by higher taxes primarily due to higher effective tax rates excluding discrete items.
Diluted Earnings per Share
Diluted EPS was
$3.09
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$0.68
, or
28%
, from
$2.41
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher Net income and the lower average number of outstanding shares due to the Company's share repurchase program.
Adjusted diluted EPS, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was
$2.79
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$0.09
, or
3%
, from
$2.70
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to the lower average number of outstanding shares due to the Company’s share repurchase program.
Operating Ratio
The Operating ratio provides the percentage of revenues used to operate the railway. A lower percentage normally indicates higher efficiency in the operation of the railway. The Company’s Operating ratio was
69.3%
in the
first quarter
of
2019
, a
180
basis point
increase
from
67.5%
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs
;
•
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions
; and
•
a
higher stock-based compensation driven primarily by an increase in the stock price
;
This
increase
was partially offset by higher freight rates and lower fuel price.
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
ROIC is a measure of how productively the Company uses its long-term capital investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions made by management, and is an important performance criteria in determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan. ROIC was
15.6%
for the twelve months ended
March 31, 2019
, a
390
basis point
decrease
compared to
19.5%
for the twelve months ended
March 31, 2018
. This
decrease
was due to:
•
a higher invested capital base due to higher Retained earnings from Net income;
•
higher Income tax expenses due to income tax recoveries from tax rate changes in the twelve months ended March 31, 2018; and
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX translation on debt and lease liabilities.
This
decrease
was partially offset by higher operating income and higher Other components of net periodic benefit recoveries.
Adjusted ROIC was
15.9%
for the twelve months ended
March 31, 2019
, a
130
basis point
increase
compared to
14.6%
for the twelve months ended
March 31, 2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher Adjusted operating income and higher Other components of net periodic benefit recoveries. This was partially offset by the increase in adjusted average Shareholders' equity primarily due to higher Net income and higher tax expense due to higher taxable earnings. ROIC and Adjusted ROIC are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Impact of FX on Earnings
Fluctuations in FX affect the Company’s results because U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and expenses are translated into Canadian dollars. U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and expenses increase (decrease) when the Canadian dollar weakens (strengthens) in relation to the U.S. dollar. In the
first quarter
of
2019
, the impact of a
stronger U.S. dollar
resulted in
an increase
in total revenues of
$44 million
,
an increase
in total operating expenses of
$25 million
, and
an increase
in interest expense of
$5 million
from the same period in
2018
.
On April 19, 2019, the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York was U.S. $1.00 = $1.34 Canadian dollar.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the average exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar expressed in the Canadian dollar equivalent of one U.S. dollar, the high and low exchange rates and period end exchange rates for the periods indicated. Averages for year-end periods are calculated by using the exchange rates on the last day of each full month during the relevant period. These rates are based on the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
Average exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
2019
2018
For the three months ended March 31
$
1.33
$
1.27
Ending Exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
2019
2018
Beginning of year - January 1
$
1.36
$
1.25
End of quarter - March 31
$
1.34
$
1.29
For the three months ended March 31
High/Low exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
2019
2018
High
$
1.36
$
1.31
Low
$
1.31
$
1.23
In the
first quarter
of
2019
, the impact of the weaker Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar resulted in an increase in total revenues of
$44 million
, an increase in operating expenses of
$25 million
and an increase in net interest expense of
$5 million
from the same period in 2018.
The impact of FX on total revenues and operating expenses is discussed further in Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in the Foreign Exchange Risk section.
Impact of Fuel Price on Earnings
Fluctuations in fuel prices affect the Company’s results because fuel expense constitutes a significant portion of CP's operating costs. As fuel prices fluctuate, there will be an impact on earnings due to the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program. The following table indicates the average fuel price for the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
and the comparative periods in
2018
.
Average Fuel Price (U.S. dollars per U.S. gallon)
2019
2018
For the three months ended - March 31
$
2.40
$
2.70
The impact of fuel price on earnings includes the impacts of
carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs
recovered and paid, on revenues and expenses, respectively.
In the
first quarter
of
2019
, the impact of fuel prices on earnings was $23 million.
Lower
fuel prices resulted in a
decrease
in total operating expenses of
$19 million
, and the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program resulted in an increase in total revenues of
$4 million
from the same period in
2018
.
Impact of Share Price on Earnings
Fluctuations in the Common Share price affect the Company's operating expenses because share-based liabilities are measured at fair value. The following tables indicate the opening and closing CP Common Share price on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") for the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
and the comparative periods in
2018
.
TSX (in Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Opening Common Share price, as at January 1
$
242.24
$
229.66
Ending Common Share price, as at March 31
$
275.34
$
227.20
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended March 31
$
33.10
$
(2.46
)
NYSE (in U.S. dollars)
2019
2018
Opening Common Share price, as at January 1
$
177.62
$
182.76
Ending Common Share price, as at March 31
$
206.03
$
176.50
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended March 31
$
28.41
$
(6.26
)
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In the
first quarter
of
2019
, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in an increase in stock-based compensation expense of
$13 million
compared to a decrease of
$2 million
in the same period in
2018
.
The impact of share price on stock-based compensation is discussed further in
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
, in the Share Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation section.
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Operating Revenues
The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from transporting freight. Changes in freight volumes generally contribute to corresponding changes in freight revenues and certain variable expenses, such as fuel, equipment rents, and crew costs. Non-freight revenues are generated from leasing of certain assets; other arrangements, including logistical services and contracts with passenger service operators; and switching fees.
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(2)
Freight revenues (in millions)
(1)
$
1,726
$
1,625
$
101
6
3
Non-freight revenues (in millions)
41
37
4
11
11
Total revenues (in millions)
$
1,767
$
1,662
$
105
6
4
Carloads (in thousands)
635.6
649.1
(13.5
)
(2
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
36,002
36,355
(353
)
(1
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,716
$
2,503
$
213
9
6
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.79
4.47
0.32
7
4
(1)
Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of
$107 million
in
2019
and
$101 million
in
2018
.
2019
and
2018
fuel surcharge revenues include carbon taxes, levies, and obligations recovered under cap-and-trade programs.
(2)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Freight revenues
were
$1,726 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$101 million
, or
6%
, from
$1,625 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile due to higher freight rates, the the favourable impact of the change in FX of
$44 million
, and higher volumes of petroleum products, Potash, and international intermodal. This was partially offset by lower volumes of frac sand, U.S. grain, and crude.
RTMs
are defined as the movement of one revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile. RTMs measure the relative weight and distance of rail freight moved by the Company. RTMs for the
first quarter
of
2019
were
36,002 million
,
a decrease
of
1%
compared with
36,355 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was mainly attributable to decreases in frac sand, U.S. grain, and crude. This
decrease
was partially offset by higher volumes of petroleum products, Potash, and international intermodal.
Non-freight revenues
were
$41 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$4 million
, or
11%
, from
$37 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher logistical services revenue and switching fees.
Fuel Cost Adjustment Program
Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues associated with CP's fuel cost adjustment program, which is designed to respond to fluctuations in fuel prices and help reduce exposure to changing fuel prices. The surcharge is applied to shippers through tariffs and by contract, within agreed-upon guidelines. This program includes recoveries of
carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs
. Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of
$107 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
, an increase of
$6 million
, or
6%
, from
$101 million
in the same period in
2018
. This increase was primarily due to the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program, which represented
$4 million
of the change.
Lines of Business
Grain
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
380
$
357
$
23
6
4
Carloads (in thousands)
92.8
97.7
(4.9
)
(5
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
8,352
8,729
(377
)
(4
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,089
$
3,650
$
439
12
9
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.55
4.09
0.46
11
8
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Grain revenue was
$380 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$23 million
, or
6%
, from
$357 million
in the same period of
2018
. The
increase
was primarily driven by increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and the favourable impact of the
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change in FX. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of U.S. grain, primarily corn, to the Pacific Northwest. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates, primarily for regulated Canadian grain.
Coal
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
158
$
151
$
7
5
3
Carloads (in thousands)
70.4
72.8
(2.4
)
(3
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
5,232
5,218
14
—
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,237
$
2,079
$
158
8
7
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
3.01
2.90
0.11
4
3
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Coal revenue was
$158 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$7 million
, or
5%
, from
$151 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving proportionately more Canadian coal, which has a longer length of haul.
Potash
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
114
$
112
$
2
2
(2
)
Carloads (in thousands)
37.9
37.3
0.6
2
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
4,573
4,381
192
4
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,996
$
3,010
$
(14
)
—
(3
)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
2.48
2.56
(0.08
)
(3
)
(6
)
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Potash revenue was
$114 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2 million
, or
2%
, from
$112 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher export potash volumes, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to moving proportionately more export volumes through the Port of Vancouver, which have a longer length of haul.
Fertilizers and Sulphur
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
57
$
61
$
(4
)
(7
)
(8
)
Carloads (in thousands)
13.7
14.9
(1.2
)
(8
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
902
1,061
(159
)
(15
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,197
$
4,074
$
123
3
—
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.38
5.74
0.64
11
7
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was
$57 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$4 million
, or
7%
, from
$61 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to lower sulphur and wet fertilizer volumes. This decrease was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX, and increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to moving proportionately less wet fertilizer to the U.S. Midwest, which has a longer length of haul.
Forest Products
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
73
$
66
$
7
11
7
Carloads (in thousands)
17.1
16.7
0.4
2
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
1,179
1,122
57
5
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,288
$
3,937
$
351
9
5
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.23
5.84
0.39
7
3
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forest products revenue was
$73 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$7 million
, or
11%
, from
$66 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was due to higher volumes of newsprint, woodpulp, and lumber, the favourable impact of the change in FX, and increased freight revenue per ton-mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving proportionately more newsprint and woodpulp to Chicago, which has a longer length of haul.
Energy, Chemicals and Plastics
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
315
$
257
$
58
23
18
Carloads (in thousands)
78.8
74.2
4.6
6
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
6,359
6,157
202
3
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,998
$
3,468
$
530
15
12
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.96
4.18
0.78
19
15
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Energy, chemicals and plastics revenue was
$315 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$58 million
, or
23%
, from
$257 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, higher volumes of liquefied petroleum gas ("L.P.G."), fuel oil and diluents, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude oil due to the Government of Alberta's production curtailments. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. Carloads increased more than RTMs due to moving proportionately less crude to Kansas City, which has a longer length of haul.
Metals, Minerals and Consumer Products
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
173
$
183
$
(10
)
(5
)
(9
)
Carloads (in thousands)
53.5
58.6
(5.1
)
(9
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
2,448
2,924
(476
)
(16
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,239
$
3,126
$
113
4
(1
)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
7.07
6.27
0.80
13
8
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Metals, minerals and consumer products revenue was
$173 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$10 million
, or
5%
, from
$183 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to moving lower volumes of frac sand. This decrease was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX, and increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to increased volumes of short haul metallic ore.
Automotive
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
76
$
71
$
5
7
3
Carloads (in thousands)
25.1
25.5
(0.4
)
(2
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
335
305
30
10
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,048
$
2,792
$
256
9
4
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
22.84
23.32
(0.48
)
(2
)
(6
)
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Automotive revenue was
$76 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$5 million
, or
7%
, from
$71 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher revenue ton-miles of trucks and automobiles, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased due to growth in long haul volumes from Vancouver to eastern Canada. Carloads decreased as a result of lower short haul volumes from Ontario to Illinois and Michigan due to an extended plant recalibration.
Intermodal
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
380
$
367
$
13
4
2
Carloads (in thousands)
246.3
251.4
(5.1
)
(2
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
6,622
6,458
164
3
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
1,542
$
1,458
$
84
6
4
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
5.74
5.68
0.06
1
—
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Intermodal revenue was
$380 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$13 million
, or
4%
, from
$367 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher international volumes through the Port of Vancouver, the onboarding of a new domestic retail customer, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased while carloads decreased due to discontinuing expressway service, which had a shorter length of haul.
Operating Expenses
For the three months ended March 31 (in millions)
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted % Change
(1)
Compensation and benefits
$
406
$
374
$
32
9
7
Fuel
209
215
(6
)
(3
)
(7
)
Materials
57
55
2
4
4
Equipment rents
35
33
2
6
—
Depreciation and amortization
160
170
(10
)
(6
)
(7
)
Purchased services and other
357
275
82
30
27
Total operating expenses
$
1,224
$
1,122
$
102
9
7
(1)
FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Operating expenses were
$1,224 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$102 million
, or
9%
, from
$1,122 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs
;
•
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions
;
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$25 million
; and
•
higher stock-based compensation driven primarily by an increase in the stock price
;
This
increase
was partially offset by lower fuel price and other reductions.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense includes employee wages, salaries, fringe benefits, and stock-based compensation. Compensation and benefits expense was
$406 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$32 million
, or
9%
, from
$374 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
higher stock-based compensation driven primarily by an increase in the stock price
;
•
harsher winter operating conditions;
•
the unfavourable impact of change in FX of
$6 million
; and
•
wage and benefit inflation.
This increase was partially offset by lower incentive compensation.
Fuel
Fuel expense consists mainly of fuel used by locomotives and includes provincial, state, and federal fuel taxes. Fuel expense was
$209 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$6 million
, or
3%
, from
$215 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to the favourable impact of
$19 million
from lower fuel prices.
This
decrease
was partially offset by a decrease in fuel efficiency of approximately 3% due to decreased train and locomotive productivity as a result of harsh winter operating conditions and network disruptions and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$9 million
.
Materials
Materials expense includes the cost of material used for track, locomotive, freight car, and building maintenance and software sustainment. Materials expense was
$57 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2 million
, or
4%
, from
$55 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was due to increased locomotive units maintained and insourcing of maintenance.
Equipment Rents
Equipment rents expense includes the cost associated with using other railways' freight cars, intermodal equipment, and locomotives, net of rental income received from other railroads for the use of CP’s equipment. Equipment rents expense was
$35 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2 million
, or
6%
, from
$33 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$2 million
and lower receipts for CP cars offline.
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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense represents the charge associated with the use of track and roadway, buildings, rolling stock, information systems, and other depreciable assets. Depreciation and amortization expense was
$160 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$10 million
, or
6%
, from
$170 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to the impact of depreciation studies and other adjustments, partially offset by a higher depreciable asset base and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$2 million
.
Purchased Services and Other
For the three months ended March 31 (in millions)
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
Support and facilities
$
71
$
66
$
5
8
Track and operations
75
72
3
4
Intermodal
56
53
3
6
Equipment
32
34
(2
)
(6
)
Casualty
69
17
52
306
Property taxes
36
34
2
6
Other
18
1
17
1,700
Land sales
—
(2
)
2
(100
)
Total Purchased services and other
$
357
$
275
$
82
30
Purchased services and other expense encompasses a wide range of third-party costs, including expenses for joint facilities, personal injuries and damage, environmental remediation, property and other taxes, contractor and consulting fees, insurance, and gains on land sales. Purchased services and other expense was $
357 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of $
82 million
, or
30%
, from $
275 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
higher expenses due to the increased number and severity of casualty incidents, which were the result of difficult weather operating conditions, reported in Casualty;
•
a $10 million charge associated with a loss contingency, reported in Other;
•
higher snow removal and other weather related costs reported in Track and operations and Intermodal;
•
higher legal fees and vehicles repair costs reported in Support and facilities; and
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$6 million
.
This
increase
was partially offset by the decrease in costs for locomotive warranty service agreements, reported in Equipment and lower right of way maintenance costs due to focus on weather-related activities, reported in Track and operations.
Other Income Statement Items
Other (Income) Expense
Other (income) expense consists of gains and losses from the change in FX on debt and lease liabilities and working capital, costs related to financing, shareholder costs, equity income, and other non-operating expenditures. Other income was
$47 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
, compared to an expense of
$51 million
in the same period of
2018
, a change of
$98 million
, or
192%
. This change was primarily due to FX translation gains on debt and lease liabilities of $45 million, compared to FX translation losses of
$49 million
on debt in the same period of 2018, discussed further in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
.
Other Components of Net Periodic Benefit Recovery
Other components of net periodic recovery was
$97 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
, compared to
$96 million
in the same period of
2018
, an increase of
$1 million
or
1%
. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in the recognized net actuarial loss.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense includes interest on long-term debt and capital leases. Net interest expense was
$114 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$1 million
, or
1%
, from
$115 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to a net reduction in interest charges of
$6 million
as the result of a lower effective interest rate and lower average debt levels from debt refinancing in 2018 and 2019, partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$5 million
.
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Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was
$139 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$17 million
, or
14%
, from
$122 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was due to higher taxable earnings and a higher effective tax rate compared to the same period of 2018.
The effective tax rate in the
first quarter
of
2019
, including discrete items, was
24.24%
compared to
25.92%
in the same period of
2018
. The effective tax rate in the
first quarter
of
2019
, excluding discrete items, was
25.75%
compared to
24.75%
in
2018
. This increase was primarily due to increased taxable earnings and a higher proportion of the Company's income earned in higher tax rate jurisdictions.
The Company expects an annualized effective tax rate in
2019
of approximately 25.5% to 26%. The Company’s
2019
outlook for its annualized effective income tax rate is based on certain assumptions about events and developments that may or may not materialize or that may be offset entirely or partially by new events and developments. This is discussed further in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company believes adequate amounts of Cash and cash equivalents are available in the normal course of business to provide for ongoing operations, including the obligations identified in the tables in Contractual Commitments of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The Company is not aware of any trends or expected fluctuations in the Company's liquidity that would create any deficiencies. The Company's primary sources of liquidity include its Cash and cash equivalents, its bilateral letter of credit facilities, and its revolving credit facility.
As at
March 31, 2019
, the Company had
$352 million
of Cash and cash equivalents, U.S. $1.0 billion available under its revolving credit facility, and up to $541 million available under its letter of credit facilities (
December 31, 2018
-
$61 million
of Cash and cash equivalents, U.S. $1.0 billion available under its revolving credit facility, and up to $540 million available under its letter of credit facilities).
As at
March 31, 2019
, the Company's revolving credit facility was undrawn (
December 31, 2018
- undrawn) and the Company did not draw from its revolving credit facility during the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
. The revolving credit facility agreement requires the Company not to exceed a maximum debt to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization ratio. As at
March 31, 2019
, the Company was in compliance with the threshold stipulated in this financial covenant.
The Company has a commercial paper program that enables it to issue commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S. $1.0 billion in the form of unsecured promissory notes. This commercial paper program is backed by the revolving credit facility. As at
March 31, 2019
, there were no commercial paper borrowings outstanding (
December 31, 2018
- $nil).
As at
March 31, 2019
, under its bilateral letter of credit facility, the Company had letters of credit drawn of
$59 million
from a total available amount of $600 million. This compares to letters of credit drawn of $60 million from a total available amount of $600 million as at
December 31, 2018
. Under the bilateral letter of credit facility, the Company has the option to post collateral in the form of Cash or cash equivalents, equal at least to the face value of the letters of credit issued. As at
March 31, 2019
, the Company did not have any collateral posted on its bilateral letter of credit facility (
December 31, 2018
- $nil).
The following discussion of operating, investing, and financing activities describes the Company’s indicators of liquidity and capital resources.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was
$413 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$16 million
compared to
$397 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to an increase in receipts from customers in advance of performing service in the three months ended March 31, 2019, partially offset by a decrease in cash generating income, compared to the same period in 2018.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was
$219 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$19 million
compared to
$238 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to lower capital additions during 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.
Free Cash
CP generated positive Free cash of
$193 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$29 million
from
$164 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to a decrease in cash used in investing activities as a result of lower additions to properties and an increase in cash provided by operating activities compared to the same period in 2018.
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Free cash is affected by seasonal fluctuations and by other factors including the size of the Company's additions to properties. Free cash is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities was
$98 million
in the
first quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$475 million
compared to cash used in financing activities of
$377 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to the issuance of the $400 million 10-year Notes in March 2019 and lower payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program in 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
Credit Measures
Credit ratings provide information relating to the Company’s financing costs, liquidity, and operations and affect the Company’s ability to obtain short-term and long-term financing and/or the cost of such financing.
A mid-investment grade credit rating is an important measure in assessing the Company’s ability to maintain access to public financing and to minimize the cost of capital. It also affects the ability of the Company to engage in certain collateralized business activities on a cost-effective basis.
Credit ratings and outlooks are based on the rating agencies’ methodologies and can change from time to time to reflect their views of CP. Their views are affected by numerous factors including, but not limited to, the Company’s financial position and liquidity along with external factors beyond the Company’s control.
As at
March 31, 2019
, CP's credit ratings from Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("Standard & Poor's") and Moody's Investor Service ("Moody's") remain unchanged from
December 31, 2018
.
Credit ratings as at
March 31, 2019
(1)
Long-term debt
Outlook
Standard & Poor's
Long-term corporate credit
BBB+
stable
Senior secured debt
A
stable
Senior unsecured debt
BBB+
stable
Moody's
Senior unsecured debt
Baa1
stable
Commercial paper program
Standard & Poor's
A-2
N/A
Moody's
P-2
N/A
(1)
Credit ratings are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities and do not address the market price or suitability of a specific security for a particular investor. Credit ratings are based on the rating agencies' methodologies and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies.
The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio for the twelve months ended
March 31, 2019
and
March 31, 2018
was
2.6
and
2.7
, respectively. This
decrease
was primarily due to an increase in Adjusted EBITDA as at
March 31, 2019
. Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Over the long term, CP targets an Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of
2.0
to
2.5
.
Share Capital
At
April 22, 2019
, the latest practicable date, there were
139,824,714
Common Shares and no preferred shares issued and outstanding, which consists of 14,198 holders of record of the Company's Common Shares. In addition, CP has a Management Stock Option Incentive Plan (“MSOIP”), under which key officers and employees are granted options to purchase CP Common Shares. Each option granted can be exercised for one Common Share. At
April 22, 2019
, 1.7 million options were outstanding under the Company’s MSOIP and stand-alone option agreements entered into with Mr. Keith Creel. There are 1.1 million options available to be issued by the Company’s MSOIP in the future. CP has a Director's Stock Option Plan (“DSOP”), under which directors are granted options to purchase CP Common Shares. There are no outstanding options under the DSOP, which has 0.3 million options available to be issued in the future.
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Non-GAAP Measures
The Company presents Non-GAAP measures including Free cash to provide a basis for evaluating underlying earnings and liquidity trends in the Company’s business that can be compared with the results of operations in prior periods. In addition, these Non-GAAP measures facilitate a multi-period assessment of long-term profitability, allowing management and other external users of the Company’s consolidated financial information to compare profitability on a long-term basis, including assessing future profitability, with that of the Company’s peers.
These Non-GAAP measures have no standardized meaning and are not defined by GAAP and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these Non-GAAP measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The Company uses adjusted earnings results including Adjusted income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and for planning and forecasting future business operations and future profitability. These Non-GAAP measures are presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in other sections of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These Non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operating results because they exclude certain significant items that are not considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount. As a result, these items are excluded for management assessment of operational performance, allocation of resources and preparation of annual budgets. These significant items may include, but are not limited to, restructuring and asset impairment charges, individually significant gains and losses from sales of assets, the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities, and certain items outside the control of management. These items may not be non-recurring. However, excluding these significant items from GAAP results allows for a consistent understanding of the Company's consolidated financial performance when performing a multi-period assessment including assessing the likelihood of future results. Accordingly, these Non-GAAP financial measures may provide insight to investors and other external users of the Company's consolidated financial information.
In the first quarter of
2019
, there was one significant item included in Net income as follows:
•
a non-cash gain of
$45 million
($42 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 30 cents.
In
2018
, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
in the second quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $21 million due to reductions in the Missouri and Iowa state tax rates that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 15 cents; and
•
during the course of the year, a net non-cash loss of $168 million ($150 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt as follows:
–
in the fourth quarter, a $113 million loss ($103 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 72 cents;
–
in the third quarter, a $38 million gain ($33 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 23 cents;
–
in the second quarter, a $44 million loss ($38 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 27 cents; and
–
in the first quarter, a $49 million loss ($42 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 29 cents.
In the nine months ended December 31, 2017, there were five significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
in the second quarter, a charge on hedge roll and de-designation of $13 million ($10 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 7 cents;
•
in the second quarter, an insurance recovery of a legal settlement of $10 million ($7 million after current tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 5 cents;
•
a net deferred tax recovery of $541 million as a result of changes in income tax rates as follows:
–
in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $527 million, primarily due to the U.S. tax reform, that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by $3.63;
–
in the third quarter, a deferred tax expense of $3 million as a result of the change in the Illinois state corporate income tax rate change that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 2 cents;
–
in the second quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $17 million as a result of the change in the Saskatchewan provincial corporate income tax rate that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 12 cents; and
•
a net non-cash gain of $158 million ($138 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt as follows:
–
in the fourth quarter, a $14 million loss ($12 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 8 cents;
–
in the third quarter, a $105 million gain ($91 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 62 cents; and
–
in the second quarter, a $67 million gain ($59 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 40 cents.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Performance Measures to Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The following tables reconcile the most directly comparable measures presented in accordance with GAAP to the non-GAAP measures presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in other sections of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
and
2018
:
Adjusted income is calculated as Net income reported on a GAAP basis less significant items.
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions)
2019
2018
Net income as reported
$
434
$
348
Less significant items (pretax):
Impact of FX translation on debt and lease liabilities
45
(49
)
Add:
Tax effect of adjustments
(1)
3
(7
)
Adjusted income
$
392
$
390
(1)
The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pretax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of
6.45%
for the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
, and
13.43%
for the
three months ended
March 31, 2018
. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated using Adjusted income, as defined above, divided by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the period as determined in accordance with GAAP.
For the three months ended March 31
2019
2018
Diluted earnings per share as reported
$
3.09
$
2.41
Less significant items (pretax):
Impact of FX translation on debt and lease liabilities
0.32
(0.34
)
Add:
Tax effect of adjustments
(1)
0.02
(0.05
)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
2.79
$
2.70
(1)
The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pretax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of
6.45%
for the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
, and
13.43%
for the
three months ended
March 31, 2018
. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
ROIC and Adjusted ROIC
ROIC is calculated as Operating income less
Other (income) expense
and
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
, tax effected at the Company's annualized effective tax rate, divided by the sum of total Shareholders' equity, Long-term debt, Long-term debt maturing within one year and Short-term borrowing, as presented in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, averaged between the beginning and ending balance over a rolling twelve-month period. Adjusted ROIC excludes significant items reported in Operating income,
Other (income) expense
, and
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, as these significant items are not considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount. Total Shareholders' equity, Long-term debt, Long-term debt maturing within one year and Short-term borrowing is similarly adjusted for the impact of these significant items, net of tax, on closing balances as part of this average. ROIC and Adjusted ROIC are performance measures that measure how productively the Company uses its long-term capital investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions made by management, and are important performance criteria in determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan. ROIC and Adjusted ROIC are presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Calculation of ROIC and Adjusted ROIC
For the twelve months ended March 31
(in millions, except for percentages)
2019
2018
Operating income as reported
$
2,834
$
2,455
Less:
Other expense (income)
76
(99
)
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
(385
)
(303
)
Tax
(1)
764
86
$
2,379
$
2,771
Average of total shareholders' equity, long-term debt, long-term debt maturing within one year and short-term borrowing
15,264
14,222
ROIC
15.6
%
19.5
%
(1)
Tax was calculated at the annualized effective tax rate of
24.31%
and
2.99%
for each of the above items
for the twelve months ended March 31
,
2019
and
2018
, respectively.
For the twelve months ended March 31
(in millions, except for percentages)
2019
2018
Operating income as reported
$
2,834
$
2,455
Less:
Other expense (income)
76
(99
)
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
(385
)
(303
)
Add significant items (pretax):
Insurance recovery of legal settlement
—
(10
)
Charge on hedge roll and de-designation
—
13
Impact of FX translation on debt and lease liabilities
74
(109
)
Less:
Tax
(1)
796
716
$
2,421
$
2,035
Average for the twelve months of total shareholders' equity, long-term debt, long-term debt maturing within one year and short-term borrowing
15,264
14,222
Add:
Impact of periodic significant items net of tax on the above average
(11
)
(269
)
Adjusted average for the twelve months of total shareholders' equity, long-term debt, long-term debt maturing within one year and short-term borrowing
15,253
13,953
Adjusted ROIC
15.9
%
14.6
%
(1)
Tax was calculated at the adjusted annualized effective tax rate of
24.76%
and
26.02%
for each of the above items
for the twelve months ended March 31
,
2019
and
2018
, respectively.
Free Cash
Free cash is calculated as Cash provided by operating activities, less Cash used in investing activities, adjusted for changes in cash and cash equivalents balances resulting from FX fluctuations, and the cash settlement of hedges settled upon issuance of debt. Free cash is a measure that management considers to be an indicator of liquidity. Free cash is useful to investors and other external users of the consolidated financial statements as it assists with the evaluation of the Company's ability to generate cash from its operations without incurring additional external financing. The cash settlement of forward starting swaps that occurred in the second quarter of 2018 in conjunction with the issuance of long-term debt is not an indicator of CP's ongoing cash generating ability and therefore has been excluded from free cash. Positive Free cash indicates the amount of cash available for reinvestment in the business, or cash that can be returned to investors through dividends, stock repurchase programs, debt retirements or a combination of these. Conversely, negative Free cash indicates the amount of cash that must be raised from investors through new debt or equity issues, reduction in available cash balances or a combination of these. Free cash should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, Cash provided by operating activities.
Free cash is presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions)
2019
2018
Cash provided by operating activities
$
413
$
397
Cash used in investing activities
(219
)
(238
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
(1
)
5
Free cash
$
193
$
164
Foreign Exchange Adjusted % Change
FX adjusted % change allows certain financial results to be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons in the analysis of trends in business performance. Financial result variances at constant currency are obtained by translating the comparable period of the prior year results denominated in U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rates of the current period.
FX adjusted % changes in revenues are further used in calculating FX adjusted % change in freight revenue per carload and RTM. These items are discussed in Operating Revenues of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions)
Reported 2019
Reported 2018
Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2018
FX Adjusted % Change
Freight revenues by line of business
Grain
$
380
$
357
$
10
$
367
4
Coal
158
151
2
153
3
Potash
114
112
4
116
(2
)
Fertilizers & sulphur
57
61
1
62
(8
)
Forest products
73
66
2
68
7
Energy, chemicals & plastics
315
257
9
266
18
Metals, minerals & consumer products
173
183
8
191
(9
)
Automotive
76
71
3
74
3
Intermodal
380
367
5
372
2
Freight revenues
1,726
1,625
44
1,669
3
Non-freight revenues
41
37
—
37
11
Total revenues
$
1,767
$
1,662
$
44
$
1,706
4
FX adjusted % changes in operating expenses are discussed in Operating Expenses of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions)
Reported 2019
Reported 2018
Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2018
FX Adjusted % Change
Compensation and benefits
$
406
$
374
$
6
$
380
7
Fuel
209
215
9
224
(7
)
Materials
57
55
—
55
4
Equipment rents
35
33
2
35
—
Depreciation and amortization
160
170
2
172
(7
)
Purchased services and other
357
275
6
281
27
Total operating expenses
$
1,224
$
1,122
$
25
$
1,147
7
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Reconciliation of Net Income to EBIT, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA
EBIT is calculated as Net income before Net interest expense and Income tax expense. Adjusted EBIT excludes significant items reported in both Operating income and
Other (income) expense
. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Adjusted EBIT plus Other components of net periodic benefit recovery, operating lease expense and Depreciation and amortization.
For the twelve months ended March 31
(in millions)
2019
2018
Net income as reported
$
2,037
$
2,322
Add:
Net interest expense
452
468
Income tax expense
654
67
EBIT
3,143
2,857
Less significant items (pretax):
Insurance recovery of legal settlement
—
10
Charge on hedge roll and de-designation
—
(13
)
Impact of FX translation on debt and lease liabilities
(74
)
109
Adjusted EBIT
3,217
2,751
Less:
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
385
303
Operating lease expense
(97
)
(98
)
Depreciation and amortization
(686
)
(665
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
3,615
$
3,211
Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
Adjusted net debt is defined as Long-term debt, Long-term debt maturing within one year, and Short-term borrowing as reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets adjusted for pension plans deficit, operating leases liabilities recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is calculated as Adjusted net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is a key credit measure used to assess the Company’s financial capacity. The ratio provides information on the Company’s ability to service its debt and other long-term obligations. Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Reconciliation of Long-term Debt to Adjusted Net Debt
(in millions)
2019
2018
Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at March 31
$
8,923
$
8,357
Less:
Pension plans in deficit
(1)
(265
)
(278
)
Operating lease liabilities
(2)
(386
)
(276
)
Cash and cash equivalents
352
125
Adjusted net debt as at March 31
$
9,222
$
8,786
(1)
Pension plans deficit is the total funded status of the Pension plans in deficit only.
(2)
Current period amount is as reported in compliance with GAAP following the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02 under the cumulative-effect adjustment transition approach, discussed further in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 2 Accounting changes. The comparative period amount was calculated as the net present value of operating leases discounted by the Company's effective interest rate for the period presented.
Calculation of Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(in millions, except for ratios)
2019
2018
Adjusted net debt as at March 31
$
9,222
$
8,786
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended March 31
3,615
3,211
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio
2.6
2.7
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Guarantees
At
March 31, 2019
, the Company had residual value guarantees on operating lease commitments of
$2 million
(
December 31, 2018
-
$2 million
). The maximum amount that could be payable under these and all of the Company’s other guarantees cannot be reasonably estimated due to the nature of certain of these guarantees. All or a portion of amounts paid under certain guarantees could be recoverable from other parties or through insurance. As at
March 31, 2019
, the fair value of these guarantees recognized as a liability was
$19 million
(
December 31, 2018
-
$10 million
).
Contractual Commitments
The accompanying table indicates the Company’s obligations and commitments to make future payments for contracts, such as debt, finance lease, and commercial arrangements, as at
March 31, 2019
.
Payments due by period (in millions)
Total
2019
2020 & 2021
2022 & 2023
2024 & beyond
Contractual commitments
Interest on long-term debt and finance leases
$
11,747
$
304
$
879
$
749
$
9,815
Long-term debt
8,858
487
441
984
6,946
Finance leases
155
4
11
115
25
Operating lease
(1)
444
67
125
98
154
Supplier purchase
686
122
149
124
291
Other long-term liabilities
(2)
490
42
105
102
241
Total contractual commitments
$
22,380
$
1,026
$
1,710
$
2,172
$
17,472
(1)
Residual value guarantees on certain leased equipment with a maximum exposure o
f $2 million are not included in the minimum payments shown above.
(2)
Includes expected cash payments for environmental remediation, post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, long-term disability benefits, pension benefit payments for the Company’s non-registered supplemental pension plan, and certain other long-term liabilities. Projected payments for post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, and long-term disability benefits include the anticipated payments for years
2019
to
2028
. Pension contributions for the Company’s registered pension plans are not included due to the volatility in calculating them. Pension payments are discussed further in Critical Accounting Estimates of Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Certain Other Financial Commitments
In addition to the financial commitments mentioned previously in Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Commitments of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, the Company is party to certain other financial commitments discussed below.
Letters of Credit
Letters of credit are obtained mainly to provide security to third parties under the terms of various agreements. CP is liable for these contractual amounts in the case of non-performance under these agreements. Letters of credit are accommodated through a revolving credit facility and the Company’s bilateral letter of credit facilities.
Capital Commitments
The Company remains committed to maintaining the current high level of quality of our capital assets in pursuing sustainable growth. As part of this commitment, CP has entered into contracts with suppliers to make various capital purchases related to track programs. Payments for these commitments are due in 2019 through 2032. These expenditures are expected to be financed by cash generated from operations or by issuing new debt.
The accompanying table indicates the Company’s commitments to make future payments for letters of credit and capital expenditures as at
March 31, 2019
.
Payments due by period (in millions)
Total
2019
2020 & 2021
2022 & 2023
2024 & beyond
Certain other financial commitments
Letters of credit
$
59
$
59
$
—
$
—
$
—
Capital commitments
845
569
94
66
116
Total certain other financial commitments
$
904
$
628
$
94
$
66
$
116
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Critical Accounting Estimates
To prepare consolidated financial statements that conform with GAAP, the Company is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Using the most current information available, the Company reviews estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to environmental liabilities, pensions and other benefits, property, plant and equipment, deferred income taxes, and personal injury and other claims liabilities. Additional information concerning critical accounting estimates is supplemented in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have not been any material changes to the Company's critical accounting estimates in the
first three months
of
2019
.
The development, selection and disclosure of these estimates, and this MD&A, have been reviewed by the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee, which is composed entirely of independent directors.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and other relevant securities legislation. Forward-looking statements typically include words such as “financial expectations”, “key assumptions”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “will”, “outlook”, “should” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. To the extent that CP has provided guidance using Non-GAAP financial measures, the Company may not be able to provide a reconciliation to a GAAP measure, due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. The purpose of 2019 revenues, operating expenses and net interest expense FX sensitivities is to assist readers in understanding our expected and targeted financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purpose.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to the Company's experience and its perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions relating to: North American and global economic growth; commodity demand growth; sustainable industrial and agricultural production; commodity prices and interest rates; foreign exchange rates (as specified herein); effective tax rates (as specified herein); performance of our assets and equipment; sufficiency of our budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out our business plan; applicable laws, regulations and government policies; the availability and cost of labour, services and infrastructure; and the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements presented herein are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Current economic conditions render assumptions, although reasonable when made, subject to greater uncertainty.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following factors: changes in business strategies; general North American and global economic, credit and business conditions; risks associated with agricultural production such as weather conditions and insect populations; the availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in commodity prices; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped via CP; inflation; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, including regulation of rates; changes in taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs; changes in fuel prices; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; labour disputes; risks and liabilities arising from derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; effects of changes in market conditions and discount rates on the financial position of pension plans and investments; trade restrictions or other changes to international trade arrangements; climate change; and various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather, such as droughts, floods, avalanches and earthquakes, and cybersecurity attacks, as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
There are more specific factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements contained in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These more specific factors are identified and discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other risks are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the United States.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, or the foregoing assumptions and risks affecting such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes to market risk during the
three months ended
March 31, 2019
from the information provided in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk of CP's
2018
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Refer to information on foreign exchange risk and share price impact on stock-based compensation discussed below:
Foreign Exchange Risk
Although CP conducts business primarily in Canada, a significant portion of its revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities including debt are denominated in U.S. dollars. The value of the Canadian dollar is affected by a number of domestic and international factors, including, without limitation, economic performance, and Canadian, U.S. and international monetary policies. Consequently, the Company’s results are affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between these currencies. On an annualized basis, a
$0.01
weakening (or strengthening) of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar positively (or negatively) impacts Total revenues by approximately
$28 million
, negatively (or positively) impacts Operating expenses by approximately
$15 million
, and negatively (or positively) impacts Net interest expense by approximately
$3 million
.
CP uses U.S. dollar-denominated debt to hedge its net investment in U.S. operations. As at
March 31, 2019
, the net investment in U.S. operations is less than the total U.S. denominated debt. Consequently, FX translation on the Company’s undesignated debt and lease liabilities causes additional impacts on earnings in
Other (income) expense
. For further information on the net investment hedge, please refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 18 Financial Instruments, in CP's 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
To manage this exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates between Canadian and U.S. dollars, CP may sell or purchase U.S. dollar forwards at fixed rates in future periods. In addition, changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and other currencies (including the U.S. dollar) make the goods transported by the Company more or less competitive in the world marketplace and may in turn positively or negatively affect revenues.
Share Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation
For every $1.00 change in share price, stock-based compensation expense has a corresponding change of approximately
$0.4 million
to
$0.6 million
based on information available at
March 31, 2019
. This excludes the impact of changes in share price relative to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, the S&P/TSX Capped Industrial Index, the S&P 1500 Road and Rail Index, and to Class I railways, which may trigger different performance share unit payouts. Share based compensation may also be impacted by non-market performance conditions.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of
March 31, 2019
, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of CP's management, including its CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of
March 31, 2019
, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the
first quarter
of
2019
, the Company has not identified any changes in internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For further details refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 14 Contingencies.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors from the information provided in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities
CP has established a share repurchase program, which is further described in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 10 Shareholder's Equity. The following table presents Common Shares repurchased during each month for the
first quarter
of
2019
.
2019
Total Number of Shares Purchased
(1)
Average Price Paid per Share
(2)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 to January 31
377,882
$
253.77
377,882
3,117,858
February 1 to February 28
205,895
269.44
205,895
2,911,963
March 1 to March 31
123,901
273.19
123,901
2,788,062
Ending Balance
707,678
$
261.73
707,678
N/A
(1)
Includes shares repurchased but not yet canceled at quarter end.
(2)
Includes brokerage fees.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Description
4.1*
Officers’ Certificate of Canadian Pacific Railway Company dated March 13, 2019.
31.1*
CEO Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications
31.2*
CFO Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications
32.1*
CEO Section 1350 Certifications
32.2*
CFO Section 1350 Certifications
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
The following financial information from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) includes: (i) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the first three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; (ii) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the first three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; (iii) the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018; (iv) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the first three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; (v) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the first three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; and (vi) the Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
*Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ NADEEM VELANI
Nadeem Velani
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated:
April 23, 2019
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