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CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City)
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#317
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$75.20 B
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Canada
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$83.78
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0.08%
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6.06%
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark one)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2019
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number
001-01342
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada
98-0355078
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E.
Calgary
AB
T2C 4X9
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:
(403)
319-7000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Common Shares, without par value
CP
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
þ
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes
þ
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
þ
Accelerated Filer
☐
Non-accelerated Filer
☐
Smaller Reporting Company
☐
Emerging Growth Company
☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
☐
No
þ
As of the close of business on
October 22, 2019
, there were
137,195,014
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 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
3
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
4
As at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
6
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
32
Executive Summary
32
Performance Indicators
34
Financial Highlights
36
Results of Operations
36
Liquidity and Capital Resources
51
Share Capital
53
Non-GAAP Measures
53
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
59
Contractual Commitments
59
Critical Accounting Estimates
59
Forward-Looking Statements
59
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
60
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
61
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
62
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
62
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
62
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
62
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
62
Item 5.
Other Information
62
Item 6.
Exhibits
63
Signature
64
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Revenues (Note 3)
Freight
$
1,932
$
1,854
$
5,589
$
5,188
Non-freight
47
44
134
122
Total revenues
1,979
1,898
5,723
5,310
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
355
365
1,144
1,090
Fuel
210
226
655
671
Materials
50
47
161
155
Equipment rents
33
33
102
99
Depreciation and amortization
185
174
528
516
Purchased services and other
277
263
899
822
Total operating expenses
1,110
1,108
3,489
3,353
Operating income
869
790
2,234
1,957
Less:
Other expense (income) (Note 5)
29
(
47
)
(
58
)
56
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery (Note 13)
(
99
)
(
96
)
(
294
)
(
287
)
Net interest expense
110
112
336
339
Income before income tax expense
829
821
2,250
1,849
Income tax expense (Note 6)
211
199
474
443
Net income
$
618
$
622
$
1,776
$
1,406
Earnings per share (Note 7)
Basic earnings per share
$
4.47
$
4.36
$
12.75
$
9.81
Diluted earnings per share
$
4.46
$
4.35
$
12.70
$
9.78
Weighted-average number of shares (millions) (Note 7)
Basic
138.1
142.6
139.3
143.2
Diluted
138.7
143.1
139.8
143.7
Dividends declared per share
$
0.8300
$
0.6500
$
2.3100
$
1.8625
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
2
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Net income
$
618
$
622
$
1,776
$
1,406
Net (loss) gain in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
(
8
)
12
23
(
24
)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
2
1
8
36
Change in pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans
20
28
61
86
Other comprehensive income before income taxes
14
41
92
98
Income tax recovery (expense) on above items
3
(
22
)
(
41
)
(
11
)
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
17
19
51
87
Comprehensive income
$
635
$
641
$
1,827
$
1,493
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
3
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS AT
(unaudited)
September 30
December 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
145
$
61
Accounts receivable, net
770
815
Materials and supplies
188
173
Other current assets
83
68
1,186
1,117
Investments
215
203
Properties (Note 9)
18,909
18,418
Goodwill and intangible assets
195
202
Pension asset
1,572
1,243
Other assets (Note 9)
462
71
Total assets
$
22,539
$
21,254
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 9)
$
1,415
$
1,449
Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 8, 9, 11)
675
506
2,090
1,955
Pension and other benefit liabilities
712
718
Other long-term liabilities (Note 9)
579
237
Long-term debt (Note 8, 9, 11)
8,308
8,190
Deferred income taxes
3,635
3,518
Total liabilities
15,324
14,618
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
1,982
2,002
Additional paid-in capital
45
42
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 4)
(
1,992
)
(
2,043
)
Retained earnings
7,180
6,635
7,215
6,636
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
22,539
$
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 September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Operating activities
Net income
$
618
$
622
$
1,776
$
1,406
Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
185
174
528
516
Deferred income tax expense (Note 6)
96
77
116
155
Pension recovery and funding (Note 13)
(
94
)
(
84
)
(
271
)
(
238
)
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on debt and lease liabilities (Note 5)
25
(
38
)
(
57
)
55
Settlement of forward starting swaps on debt issuance (Note 11)
—
—
—
(
24
)
Other operating activities, net
24
(
6
)
87
(
23
)
Change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations
(
31
)
(
72
)
(
222
)
(
66
)
Cash provided by operating activities
823
673
1,957
1,781
Investing activities
Additions to properties
(
464
)
(
430
)
(
1,147
)
(
1,084
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
4
7
18
16
Other
(
1
)
—
(
6
)
(
1
)
Cash used in investing activities
(
461
)
(
423
)
(
1,135
)
(
1,069
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
116
)
(
92
)
(
298
)
(
255
)
Issuance of CP Common Shares
6
4
20
16
Purchase of CP Common Shares (Note 10)
(
500
)
—
(
964
)
(
559
)
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper (Note 8)
—
—
397
638
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper (Note 8)
(
6
)
(
5
)
(
491
)
(
744
)
Net issuance (repayment) of commercial paper (Note 8)
355
(
53
)
601
—
Other
(
2
)
—
(
2
)
—
Cash used in financing activities
(
263
)
(
146
)
(
737
)
(
904
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
1
(
5
)
(
1
)
4
Cash position
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
100
99
84
(
188
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
45
51
61
338
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
145
$
150
$
145
$
150
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid
$
122
$
74
$
379
$
230
Interest paid
$
141
$
147
$
373
$
380
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
5
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30
(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 July 1, 2019
139.1
$
1,996
$
45
$
(
2,009
)
$
7,125
$
7,157
Net income
—
—
—
—
618
618
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
—
—
—
17
—
17
Dividends declared ($0.8300 per share)
—
—
—
—
(
114
)
(
114
)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
—
—
3
—
—
3
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 10)
(
1.6
)
(
22
)
—
—
(
449
)
(
471
)
Shares issued under stock option plan
—
8
(
3
)
—
—
5
Balance at September 30, 2019
137.5
$
1,982
$
45
$
(
1,992
)
$
7,180
$
7,215
Balance at July 1, 2018
142.5
$
2,013
$
45
$
(
1,673
)
$
6,189
$
6,574
Net income
—
—
—
—
622
622
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
—
—
—
19
—
19
Dividends declared ($0.6500 per share)
—
—
—
—
(
93
)
(
93
)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
—
—
2
—
—
2
Shares issued under stock option plan
0.1
4
—
—
—
4
Balance at September 30, 2018
142.6
$
2,017
$
47
$
(
1,654
)
$
6,718
$
7,128
For the nine months ended September 30
(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
—
—
—
—
1,776
1,776
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
—
—
—
51
—
51
Dividends declared ($2.3100 per share)
—
—
—
—
(
320
)
(
320
)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
—
—
11
—
—
11
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 10)
(
3.2
)
(
46
)
—
—
(
906
)
(
952
)
Shares issued under stock option plan
0.2
26
(
8
)
—
—
18
Balance at September 30, 2019
137.5
$
1,982
$
45
$
(
1,992
)
$
7,180
$
7,215
Balance at January 1, 2018
144.9
$
2,032
$
43
$
(
1,741
)
$
6,103
$
6,437
Net income
—
—
—
—
1,406
1,406
Other comprehensive income (Note 4)
—
—
—
87
—
87
Dividends declared ($1.8625 per share)
—
—
—
—
(
267
)
(
267
)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
—
—
8
—
—
8
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 10)
(
2.5
)
(
35
)
—
—
(
524
)
(
559
)
Shares issued under stock option plan
0.2
20
(
4
)
—
—
16
Balance at September 30, 2018
142.6
$
2,017
$
47
$
(
1,654
)
$
6,718
$
7,128
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 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 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.
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.
On adoption, the standard had a material impact on the Company's consolidated balance sheet, but did not have a significant impact on its consolidated statement of income. The most significant impact was the recognition of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, while the Company's accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged.
7
The impact of the adoption of ASC 842 as at January 1, 2019 was 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.
Future changes
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments under FASB ASC Topic 326. This will replace the current incurred loss methodology used for establishing a provision against financial assets, including accounts receivable, with a forward-looking expected loss methodology for accounts receivable, loans and other financial instruments. The standard is effective as of January 1, 2020. Entities are required to apply the amendments in this update using a modified retrospective approach, through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the effective date. The Company is currently performing analysis to determine the impact this new accounting standard will have on its financial statements, as well as determining the most appropriate portfolios of financial assets and the expected loss methodology to apply to each portfolio.
3
Revenues
The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers by major source:
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Freight
Grain
$
409
$
384
$
1,211
$
1,113
Coal
183
171
514
486
Potash
117
130
367
358
Fertilizers and sulphur
66
55
186
171
Forest products
78
76
229
211
Energy, chemicals and plastics
382
339
1,043
874
Metals, minerals and consumer products
201
208
579
595
Automotive
87
85
267
247
Intermodal
409
406
1,193
1,133
Total freight revenues
1,932
1,854
5,589
5,188
Non-freight excluding leasing revenues
32
28
89
76
Revenues from contracts with customers
1,964
1,882
5,678
5,264
Leasing revenues
15
16
45
46
Total revenues
$
1,979
$
1,898
$
5,723
$
5,310
Contract liabilities
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.
8
The following tables summarize the changes in contract liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Opening balance
$
74
$
3
$
2
$
2
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period
(
8
)
(
3
)
(
2
)
(
2
)
Increases due to consideration received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period
4
2
70
2
Closing balance
$
70
$
2
$
70
$
2
4
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") by component
For the three months ended September 30
(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, July 1, 2019
$
112
$
(
58
)
$
(
2,063
)
$
(
2,009
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
1
—
—
1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
1
15
16
Net other comprehensive income
1
1
15
17
Closing balance, September 30, 2019
$
113
$
(
57
)
$
(
2,048
)
$
(
1,992
)
Opening balance, July 1, 2018
$
110
$
(
64
)
$
(
1,719
)
$
(
1,673
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
(
1
)
(
2
)
1
(
2
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
2
19
21
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
(
1
)
—
20
19
Closing balance, September 30, 2018
$
109
$
(
64
)
$
(
1,699
)
$
(
1,654
)
(1)
Amounts are presented net of tax.
For the nine months ended September 30
(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
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
5
47
52
Net other comprehensive income
—
5
46
51
Closing balance, September 30, 2019
$
113
$
(
57
)
$
(
2,048
)
$
(
1,992
)
Opening balance, January 1, 2018
$
109
$
(
89
)
$
(
1,761
)
$
(
1,741
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
—
19
—
19
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
6
62
68
Net other comprehensive income
—
25
62
87
Closing balance, September 30, 2018
$
109
$
(
64
)
$
(
1,699
)
$
(
1,654
)
(1)
Amounts are presented net of tax
.
9
Amounts in Pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans reclassified from AOCL are as follows:
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Amortization of prior service costs
(1)
$
(
1
)
$
(
1
)
$
—
$
(
2
)
Recognition of net actuarial loss
(1)
21
29
62
88
Total before income tax
20
28
62
86
Income tax recovery
(
5
)
(
9
)
(
15
)
(
24
)
Total net of income tax
$
15
$
19
$
47
$
62
(1)
Impacts "
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
" on the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.
5
Other expense (income)
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on debt and lease liabilities
$
25
$
(
38
)
$
(
57
)
$
55
Other foreign exchange losses (gains)
2
(
1
)
(
4
)
2
Other
2
(
8
)
3
(
1
)
Other expense (income)
$
29
$
(
47
)
$
(
58
)
$
56
6
Income taxes
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Current income tax expense
$
115
$
122
$
358
$
288
Deferred income tax expense
96
77
116
155
Income tax expense
$
211
$
199
$
474
$
443
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, legislation was enacted to decrease the Alberta provincial corporate income tax rate. As a result of this change, the Company recorded a deferred tax recovery of
$
88
million
in the second quarter of 2019 related to the revaluation of its deferred income tax balances as at January 1, 2019.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, legislation was enacted to decrease the Iowa and Missouri state corporate income tax rates. As a result of these changes, the Company recorded a deferred tax recovery of
$
21
million
in the second quarter of 2018 related to the revaluation of deferred income tax balances as at January 1, 2018.
The effective tax rates for the
three and nine
months ended September 30, 2019 were
25.43
%
and
21.06
%
, respectively, compared to
24.23
%
and
23.95
%
, respectively for the same periods of
2018
.
For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the effective tax rate excluding the discrete item of the foreign exchange ("FX") loss of
$
25
million
on debt and lease liabilities, was
25.11
%
.
For the three months ended
September 30, 2018
, the effective tax rate excluding the discrete item of the FX gain of
$
38
million
on debt, was
24.75
%
.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019
, the effective tax rate excluding the discrete items of the FX gain of
$
57
million
on debt and lease liabilities and the
$
88
million
deferred tax recovery on the Alberta provincial corporate income tax rate change, was
25.50
%
.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018
, the effective tax rate excluding the discrete items of the FX loss of
$
55
million
on debt and the
$
21
million
deferred tax recovery on the Iowa and Missouri state corporate income tax rate changes, was
24.75
%
.
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Earnings per share
At
September 30, 2019
, the number of CP Common Shares outstanding was
137.5
million
(
September 30, 2018
-
142.6
million
).
10
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 September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding
138.1
142.6
139.3
143.2
Dilutive effect of stock options
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.5
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
138.7
143.1
139.8
143.7
For the three months ended September 30
,
2019
, there were
no
options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (three months ended
September 30, 2018
-
0.3
million
). For the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, there were
0.1
million
options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effects were not dilutive (
nine months ended
September 30, 2018
-
0.2
million
).
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Debt
Credit facility
Effective September 27, 2019, the Company amended and restated its revolving credit facility agreement to, among other things, increase the total amount available to U.S.
$
1.3
billion
(December 31, 2018 - U.S.
$
1.0
billion
). The amended and restated revolving credit facility consists of a U.S.
$
1.0
billion
tranche maturing September 27, 2024 (extended from June 28, 2023, previously) and a U.S.
$
300
million
tranche maturing September 27, 2021. As at September 30, 2019, the revolving credit facility was undrawn (December 31, 2018 - undrawn).
Effective September 27, 2019, the Company also reduced its bilateral letter of credit facilities to
$
300
million
(December 31, 2018 -
$
600
million
).
Retirement of long-term debt
During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company repaid U.S.
$
350
million
7.250
%
10
-year notes at maturity for a total of U.S.
$
350
million
(
$
471
million
).
Issuance of long-term debt
During the three months ended March 31, 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.
Commercial paper program
The Company has a commercial paper program which 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. The commercial paper is backed by the U.S.
$
1.3
billion
revolving credit facility. As at
September 30, 2019
, the Company had total commercial paper borrowings of U.S.
$
455
million
(
$
603
million
), presented in "Long-term debt maturing within one year" on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (December 31, 2018 - $
nil
). The weighted-average interest rate on these borrowings was
2.38
%
.
The Company presents issuances and repayments of commercial paper, all of which have a maturity of less than 90 days, in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on a net basis.
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Leases
The Company has leases for rolling stock, buildings, vehicles, railway equipment, and roadway machines. 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 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. If the Company's leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit interest rate, the Company uses internal incremental secured borrowing rates for comparable tenor in the same currency at the commencement date in determining the present value
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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 term may include periods associated with options to extend or exclude periods associated with options to 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.
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 September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2019
Operating lease cost
$
22
$
67
Short-term lease cost
1
3
Variable lease cost
3
9
Sublease income
(
1
)
(
2
)
Finance Lease Cost
Amortization of right-of use-assets
2
7
Interest on lease liabilities
3
8
Total lease costs
$
30
$
92
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
As at September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Classification
2019
Assets
Operating
Other assets
$
376
Finance
Properties, net book value
179
Liabilities
Current
Operating
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
73
Finance
Long-term debt maturing within one year
7
Long-term
Operating
Other long-term liabilities
297
Finance
Long-term debt
148
12
The following table provides the Company's weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates:
As at September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases
7
years
Finance leases
4
years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases
3.46
%
Finance leases
7.05
%
Supplemental information related to leases is as follows:
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash outflows from operating leases
$
20
$
66
Operating cash outflows from finance leases
5
10
Financing cash outflows from finance leases
2
4
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
Operating leases
$
8
$
31
Finance leases
—
4
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:
As at September 30, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
2019
$
3
$
28
2020
11
69
2021
10
54
2022
110
52
2023
9
40
Thereafter
29
178
Total lease payments
$
172
$
421
Less: Imputed interest
17
51
Present value of lease payments
$
155
$
370
10
Shareholders' equity
On October 19, 2018, the Company announced a 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 on or before October 23, 2019. As at
September 30, 2019
, the Company had purchased
5.37
million
Common Shares for
$
1,520
million
under this NCIB program.
On May 10, 2017, the Company announced an 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.
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The following table describes activities under the share repurchase program:
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
2019
2018
Number of Common Shares repurchased
(1)
1,519,540
—
3,183,461
2,495,962
Weighted-average price per share
(2)
$
310.36
$
—
$
299.09
$
223.97
Amount of repurchase (in millions)
(2)
$
471
$
—
$
952
$
559
(1)
Includes shares repurchased but not yet canceled at quarter end.
(2)
Includes brokerage fees.
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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 as 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)
September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Long-term debt (including current maturities):
Fair value
$
10,420
$
9,639
Carrying value
8,983
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.
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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 foreign subsidiaries with a U.S. dollar functional currency. 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 and nine
months ended
September 30, 2019
was an unrealized FX loss of
$
68
million
and an unrealized FX gain of
$
172
million
, respectively (
three and nine
months ended September 30, 2018 - unrealized FX gain of
$
96
million
and an unrealized FX loss of
$
177
million
, respectively).
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 forward starting swaps for the
three and nine
months ended
September 30, 2019
was $
nil
(
three and nine
months ended September 30, 2018 - $
nil
and a gain of
$
31
million
, respectively). 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 and nine
months ended
September 30, 2019
, a net loss of
$
2
million
and
$
7
million
, respectively, related to settled forward starting swap hedges have been amortized to “Net interest expense” (
three and nine
months ended September 30, 2018 - net loss of
$
2
million
and
$
7
million
, respectively). 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
September 30, 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 and nine
months ended
September 30, 2019
of
$
15
million
and
$
88
million
, respectively (
three and nine
months ended September 30, 2018 -
$
28
million
and
$
60
million
, respectively).
Stock option plan
In the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, under CP’s stock option plans, the Company issued
224,730
options at the weighted-average price of
$
272.66
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
.
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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 nine months ended September 30, 2019
Grant price
$
272.66
Expected option life (years)
(1)
5.00
Risk-free interest rate
(2)
2.22
%
Expected stock price volatility
(3)
25.04
%
Expected annual dividends per share
(4)
$
2.6191
Expected forfeiture rate
(5)
6.05
%
Weighted-average grant date fair value per option granted during the period
$
63.69
(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 were 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 volatility of the Company’s stock price 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. On May 6, 2019, the Company announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to
$
0.8300
per share, representing
$
3.3200
on an annual basis.
(5)
The Company estimates forfeitures based on past experience. This rate is monitored on a periodic basis.
Performance share unit plan
In the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, the Company issued
134,260
Performance Share Units ("PSUs") with a grant date fair value of approximately
$
36
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
133,681
PSUs issued in the
nine months ended
September 30, 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 earnings per share 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 three months ended March 31, 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
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, the Company granted
17,653
Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") with a grant date fair value of approximately
$
5
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
September 30, 2019
, the Company made contributions of
$
17
million
(three months ended September 30, 2018 -
$
13
million
) to its defined benefit pension plans. In the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, the Company made contributions of
$
40
million
(
nine months ended
September 30, 2018 -
$
25
million
, which is net of a
$
10
million
refund of plan surplus) to its defined benefit pension plans.
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Net periodic benefit costs for defined benefit pension plans and other benefits recognized in the
three and nine
months ended
September 30, 2019
and 2018 included the following components:
For the three months ended September 30
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
113
110
4
5
Expected return on fund assets
(
236
)
(
239
)
—
—
Recognized net actuarial loss
20
29
1
—
Amortization of prior service costs
(
1
)
(
1
)
—
—
Total other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
(
104
)
(
101
)
5
5
Net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
$
(
77
)
$
(
71
)
$
8
$
8
For the nine months ended September 30
Pensions
Other benefits
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Current service cost (benefits earned by employees)
$
81
$
90
$
9
$
9
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost:
Interest cost on benefit obligation
338
329
14
14
Expected return on fund assets
(
710
)
(
716
)
—
—
Recognized net actuarial loss
61
86
3
2
Amortization of prior service costs
(
1
)
(
2
)
1
—
Total other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
(
312
)
(
303
)
18
16
Net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
$
(
231
)
$
(
213
)
$
27
$
25
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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 adequate for such actions. While the outcome with respect to actions outstanding or pending at
September 30, 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”, collectively “MMA Group”), derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Québec. The derailment occurred on a section of railway owned and operated by the MMA Group and while the MMA Group had custody and control of the train.
Following 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 were approved in both Canada and the U.S. (the “Plans”), providing for the distribution of approximately
$
440
million
amongst those claiming derailment damages.
A number of legal proceedings, set out below, were commenced in Canada and the U.S. against CP and others:
(1)
Québec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks ordered various parties, including CP, to clean up the derailment site and served CP with a Notice of Claim for
$
95
million
for those cleanup costs. CP appealed the cleanup order and contested the Notice of Claim with the Administrative Tribunal of Québec. These proceedings are stayed pending determination of the Attorney General of Quebec (“AGQ”) action (paragraph 2 below).
(2)
The AGQ sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming
$
409
million
in damages, which was amended and reduced to
$
315
million
(the “AGQ Action”). The AGQ Action alleges that: (i) CP exercised custody or control over the petroleum crude oil until its delivery to Irving Oil and was negligent in that custody and control; and (ii) CP is vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of the MMA Group.
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(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") in May 2015. The Class Action seeks unquantified damages, including for wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage.
(4)
Eight
subrogated insurers sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately
$
16
million
in damages, which was amended and reduced to
$
14
million
(the “Promutuel Action”), and
two
additional subrogated insurers sued CP claiming approximately
$
3
million
in damages (the “Royal Action”). Both actions contain similar allegations as the AGQ Action. The actions do not identify the subrogated parties, and therefore overlap with the claims process under the Plans is unclear. The Royal Action is stayed pending determination of the consolidated proceedings described below.
The AGQ Action, the Class Action and the Promutuel Action have been consolidated and scheduled for a joint liability trial commencing September 14, 2020, followed by a damages trial, if necessary.
(5)
Forty-eight
plaintiffs (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, and asserting similar allegations as in the Class Action and the AGQ Action. The plaintiffs opted-out of the Class Action and all but two are also plaintiffs in litigation against CP, described in paragraph 7 below. This action is stayed pending determination of the consolidated proceedings described above.
(6)
The MMAR U.S. estate representative commenced an action against CP in November 2014 in the Maine Bankruptcy Court claiming that CP failed to abide by certain regulations and seeking damages for MMAR’s loss in business value (as yet unquantified). This action asserts that CP knew or ought to have known that the shipper misclassified the petroleum crude oil and therefore should have refused to transport it.
(7)
The class and mass tort action commenced against CP in June 2015 in Texas (on behalf of Lac-Mégantic residents and wrongful death representatives) and the wrongful death and personal injury actions commenced against CP in June 2015 in Illinois and Maine, were all 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. On CP’s motion, the Maine Actions were dismissed. The plaintiffs are appealing the dismissal decision.
(8)
The trustee for the wrongful death trust commenced Carmack Amendment claims against CP in North Dakota Federal Court, seeking to recover approximately
$
6
million
for damaged rail cars and lost crude and reimbursement for the settlement paid by the consignor and the consignee under the Plans (alleged to be
$
110
million
and
$
60
million
, respectively). This action is scheduled for trial in August 2020.
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 these 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 and nine
months ended
September 30, 2019
was
$
2
million
and
$
4
million
, respectively (
three and nine
months ended
September 30, 2018
-
$
2
million
and
$
4
million
, respectively). 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
September 30, 2019
was
$
80
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.
18
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.
19
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the three months ended September 30, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Revenues
Freight
$
—
$
1,381
$
551
$
—
$
1,932
Non-freight
—
35
115
(
103
)
47
Total revenues
—
1,416
666
(
103
)
1,979
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
—
238
114
3
355
Fuel
—
164
46
—
210
Materials
—
35
12
3
50
Equipment rents
—
36
(
3
)
—
33
Depreciation and amortization
—
112
73
—
185
Purchased services and other
—
194
192
(
109
)
277
Total operating expenses
—
779
434
(
103
)
1,110
Operating income
—
637
232
—
869
Less:
Other expense (income)
3
27
(
1
)
—
29
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) expense
—
(
100
)
1
—
(
99
)
Net interest expense (income)
—
118
(
8
)
—
110
(Loss) income before income tax expense and equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
(
3
)
592
240
—
829
Less: Income tax expense
1
156
54
—
211
Add: Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
622
186
—
(
808
)
—
Net income
$
618
$
622
$
186
$
(
808
)
$
618
20
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the three months ended September 30, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Revenues
Freight
$
—
$
1,316
$
538
$
—
$
1,854
Non-freight
—
31
92
(
79
)
44
Total revenues
—
1,347
630
(
79
)
1,898
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
—
246
117
2
365
Fuel
—
177
49
—
226
Materials
—
33
11
3
47
Equipment rents
—
27
6
—
33
Depreciation and amortization
—
105
69
—
174
Purchased services and other
—
224
123
(
84
)
263
Total operating expenses
—
812
375
(
79
)
1,108
Operating income
—
535
255
—
790
Less:
Other (income) expense
(
4
)
(
46
)
3
—
(
47
)
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) expense
—
(
97
)
1
—
(
96
)
Net interest (income) expense
(
2
)
121
(
7
)
—
112
Income before income tax expense and equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
6
557
258
—
821
Less: Income tax (recovery) expense
(
1
)
142
58
—
199
Add: Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
615
200
—
(
815
)
—
Net income
$
622
$
615
$
200
$
(
815
)
$
622
21
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Revenues
Freight
$
—
$
4,028
$
1,561
$
—
$
5,589
Non-freight
—
98
344
(
308
)
134
Total revenues
—
4,126
1,905
(
308
)
5,723
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
—
769
369
6
1,144
Fuel
—
518
137
—
655
Materials
—
110
40
11
161
Equipment rents
—
116
(
14
)
—
102
Depreciation and amortization
—
318
210
—
528
Purchased services and other
—
712
512
(
325
)
899
Total operating expenses
—
2,543
1,254
(
308
)
3,489
Operating income
—
1,583
651
—
2,234
Less:
Other (income) expense
(
7
)
(
54
)
3
—
(
58
)
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) expense
—
(
298
)
4
—
(
294
)
Net interest (income) expense
(
2
)
360
(
22
)
—
336
Income before income tax expense and equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
9
1,575
666
—
2,250
Less: Income tax expense
3
373
98
—
474
Add: Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
1,770
568
—
(
2,338
)
—
Net income
$
1,776
$
1,770
$
568
$
(
2,338
)
$
1,776
22
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Revenues
Freight
$
—
$
3,667
$
1,521
$
—
$
5,188
Non-freight
—
89
271
(
238
)
122
Total revenues
—
3,756
1,792
(
238
)
5,310
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
—
740
346
4
1,090
Fuel
—
523
148
—
671
Materials
—
106
38
11
155
Equipment rents
—
88
11
—
99
Depreciation and amortization
—
314
202
—
516
Purchased services and other
—
647
428
(
253
)
822
Total operating expenses
—
2,418
1,173
(
238
)
3,353
Operating income
—
1,338
619
—
1,957
Less:
Other expense (income)
7
81
(
32
)
—
56
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) expense
—
(
289
)
2
—
(
287
)
Net interest expense (income)
4
356
(
21
)
—
339
(Loss) income before income tax expense and equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
(
11
)
1,190
670
—
1,849
Less: Income tax (recovery) expense
(
2
)
327
118
—
443
Add: Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
1,415
552
—
(
1,967
)
—
Net income
$
1,406
$
1,415
$
552
$
(
1,967
)
$
1,406
23
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the three months ended September 30, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Net income
$
618
$
622
$
186
$
(
808
)
$
618
Net (loss) gain in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
—
(
68
)
60
—
(
8
)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges
—
2
—
—
2
Change in pension and post-retirement defined
benefit plans
—
19
1
—
20
Other comprehensive (loss) income before income taxes
—
(
47
)
61
—
14
Income tax recovery on above items
—
3
—
—
3
Equity accounted investments
17
61
—
(
78
)
—
Other comprehensive income
17
17
61
(
78
)
17
Comprehensive income
$
635
$
639
$
247
$
(
886
)
$
635
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the three months ended September 30, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Net income
$
622
$
615
$
200
$
(
815
)
$
622
Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
—
96
(
84
)
—
12
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges
—
1
—
—
1
Change in pension and post-retirement defined
benefit plans
—
27
1
—
28
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes
—
124
(
83
)
—
41
Income tax expense on above items
—
(
22
)
—
—
(
22
)
Equity accounted investments
19
(
83
)
—
64
—
Other comprehensive income (loss)
19
19
(
83
)
64
19
Comprehensive income
$
641
$
634
$
117
$
(
751
)
$
641
24
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Net income
$
1,776
$
1,770
$
568
$
(
2,338
)
$
1,776
Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
—
173
(
150
)
—
23
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges
—
8
—
—
8
Change in pension and post-retirement defined
benefit plans
—
58
3
—
61
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes
—
239
(
147
)
—
92
Income tax expense on above items
—
(
41
)
—
—
(
41
)
Equity accounted investments
51
(
147
)
—
96
—
Other comprehensive income (loss)
51
51
(
147
)
96
51
Comprehensive income
$
1,827
$
1,821
$
421
$
(
2,242
)
$
1,827
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Adjustments and Eliminations
CPRL Consolidated
Net income
$
1,406
$
1,415
$
552
$
(
1,967
)
$
1,406
Net (loss) gain in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
—
(
177
)
153
—
(
24
)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges
—
36
—
—
36
Change in pension and post-retirement defined
benefit plans
—
82
4
—
86
Other comprehensive (loss) income before income taxes
—
(
59
)
157
—
98
Income tax expense on above items
—
(
10
)
(
1
)
—
(
11
)
Equity accounted investments
87
156
—
(
243
)
—
Other comprehensive income
87
87
156
(
243
)
87
Comprehensive income
$
1,493
$
1,502
$
708
$
(
2,210
)
$
1,493
25
Interim Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As at September 30, 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
$
—
$
45
$
100
$
—
$
145
Accounts receivable, net
—
581
189
—
770
Accounts receivable, intercompany
158
136
232
(
526
)
—
Short-term advances to affiliates
—
1,099
4,918
(
6,017
)
—
Materials and supplies
—
150
38
—
188
Other current assets
—
51
32
—
83
158
2,062
5,509
(
6,543
)
1,186
Long-term advances to affiliates
1,090
6
86
(
1,182
)
—
Investments
—
31
184
—
215
Investments in subsidiaries
11,748
12,427
—
(
24,175
)
—
Properties
—
10,080
8,829
—
18,909
Goodwill and intangible assets
—
—
195
—
195
Pension asset
—
1,572
—
—
1,572
Other assets
—
167
295
—
462
Deferred income taxes
5
—
—
(
5
)
—
Total assets
$
13,001
$
26,345
$
15,098
$
(
31,905
)
$
22,539
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
128
$
926
$
361
$
—
$
1,415
Accounts payable, intercompany
7
383
136
(
526
)
—
Short-term advances from affiliates
5,651
363
3
(
6,017
)
—
Long-term debt maturing within one year
—
634
41
—
675
5,786
2,306
541
(
6,543
)
2,090
Pension and other benefit liabilities
—
640
72
—
712
Long-term advances from affiliates
—
1,176
6
(
1,182
)
—
Other long-term liabilities
—
224
355
—
579
Long-term debt
—
8,295
13
—
8,308
Deferred income taxes
—
1,956
1,684
(
5
)
3,635
Total liabilities
5,786
14,597
2,671
(
7,730
)
15,324
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
1,982
537
6,071
(
6,608
)
1,982
Additional paid-in capital
45
1,648
96
(
1,744
)
45
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(
1,992
)
(
1,992
)
692
1,300
(
1,992
)
Retained earnings
7,180
11,555
5,568
(
17,123
)
7,180
7,215
11,748
12,427
(
24,175
)
7,215
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
13,001
$
26,345
$
15,098
$
(
31,905
)
$
22,539
26
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
27
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended September 30, 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
$
709
$
608
$
267
$
(
761
)
$
823
Investing activities
Additions to properties
—
(
321
)
(
143
)
—
(
464
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
—
1
3
—
4
Advances to affiliates
—
—
(
7
)
7
—
Repayment of advances to affiliates
—
101
—
(
101
)
—
Other
—
—
(
1
)
—
(
1
)
Cash used in investing activities
—
(
219
)
(
148
)
(
94
)
(
461
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
116
)
(
716
)
(
45
)
761
(
116
)
Issuance of CP Common Shares
6
—
—
—
6
Purchase of CP Common Shares
(
498
)
(
2
)
—
—
(
500
)
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
(
6
)
—
—
(
6
)
Net issuance of commercial paper
—
355
—
—
355
Advances from affiliates
—
7
—
(
7
)
—
Repayment of advances from affiliates
(
101
)
—
—
101
—
Other
—
(
2
)
—
—
(
2
)
Cash used in financing activities
(
709
)
(
364
)
(
45
)
855
(
263
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
—
—
1
—
1
Cash position
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
—
25
75
—
100
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
—
20
25
—
45
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
—
$
45
$
100
$
—
$
145
28
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended September 30, 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
$
87
$
416
$
319
$
(
149
)
$
673
Investing activities
Additions to properties
—
(
303
)
(
127
)
—
(
430
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
—
4
3
—
7
Advances to affiliates
—
—
(
209
)
209
—
Repayment of advances to affiliates
—
499
345
(
844
)
—
Repurchase of share capital from affiliates
500
236
—
(
736
)
—
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
500
436
12
(
1,371
)
(
423
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
92
)
(
92
)
(
57
)
149
(
92
)
Return of share capital to affiliates
—
(
500
)
(
236
)
736
—
Issuance of CP Common Shares
4
—
—
—
4
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
(
5
)
—
—
(
5
)
Net repayment of commercial paper
—
(
53
)
—
—
(
53
)
Advances from affiliates
209
—
—
(
209
)
—
Repayment of advances from affiliates
(
708
)
(
136
)
—
844
—
Cash used in financing activities
(
587
)
(
786
)
(
293
)
1,520
(
146
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
—
17
(
22
)
—
(
5
)
Cash position
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
—
83
16
—
99
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
—
20
31
—
51
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
—
$
103
$
47
$
—
$
150
29
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 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
$
1,494
$
1,371
$
721
$
(
1,629
)
$
1,957
Investing activities
Additions to properties
—
(
778
)
(
369
)
—
(
1,147
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
—
13
5
—
18
Advances to affiliates
—
(
250
)
(
267
)
517
—
Repayment of advances to affiliates
—
749
4
(
753
)
—
Capital contributions to affiliates
—
(
125
)
—
125
—
Other
—
1
(
7
)
—
(
6
)
Cash used in investing activities
—
(
390
)
(
634
)
(
111
)
(
1,135
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
298
)
(
1,498
)
(
131
)
1,629
(
298
)
Issuance of share capital
—
—
125
(
125
)
—
Issuance of CP Common Shares
20
—
—
—
20
Purchase of CP Common Shares
(
962
)
(
2
)
—
—
(
964
)
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
397
—
—
397
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
(
491
)
—
—
(
491
)
Net issuance of commercial paper
—
601
—
—
601
Advances from affiliates
495
22
—
(
517
)
—
Repayment of advances from affiliates
(
749
)
(
4
)
—
753
—
Other
—
(
2
)
—
—
(
2
)
Cash used in financing activities
(
1,494
)
(
977
)
(
6
)
1,740
(
737
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
—
(
1
)
—
—
(
1
)
Cash position
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
—
3
81
—
84
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
—
42
19
—
61
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
—
$
45
$
100
$
—
$
145
30
Interim Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 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
$
235
$
1,309
$
782
$
(
545
)
$
1,781
Investing activities
Additions to properties
—
(
701
)
(
383
)
—
(
1,084
)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
—
10
6
—
16
Advances to affiliates
—
(
63
)
(
209
)
272
—
Repayment of advances to affiliates
—
—
840
(
840
)
—
Repurchase of share capital from affiliates
500
783
—
(
1,283
)
—
Other
—
—
(
1
)
—
(
1
)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
500
29
253
(
1,851
)
(
1,069
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(
255
)
(
255
)
(
290
)
545
(
255
)
Return of share capital to affiliates
—
(
500
)
(
783
)
1,283
—
Issuance of CP Common Shares
16
—
—
—
16
Purchase of CP Common Shares
(
559
)
—
—
—
(
559
)
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
638
—
—
638
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper
—
(
744
)
—
—
(
744
)
Advances from affiliates
272
—
—
(
272
)
—
Repayment of advances from affiliates
(
209
)
(
631
)
—
840
—
Cash used in financing activities
(
735
)
(
1,492
)
(
1,073
)
2,396
(
904
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
—
16
(
12
)
—
4
Cash position
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
—
(
138
)
(
50
)
—
(
188
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
—
241
97
—
338
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
—
$
103
$
47
$
—
$
150
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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 and nine
months ended
September 30, 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
Third Quarter
of
2019
Results
•
Financial performance -
In the
third quarter
of
2019
, CP reported Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of
$4.46
,
an increase
of
3%
as compared to the same period of
2018
, primarily due to growth in operating income and lower average outstanding shares due to the Company's share repurchase program, partially offset by foreign exchange ("FX") translation losses on debt and lease liabilities in
2019
compared to FX translation gains on debt in
2018
. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the FX translation losses and gains on debt and lease liabilities, was
$4.61
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
12%
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher operating income and lower average outstanding shares.
CP reported Net income of
$618 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
1%
as compared to the same period of
2018
, primarily due to the FX translation losses on debt and lease liabilities in
2019
compared to FX translation gains on debt in
2018
, partially offset by growth in operating income. Adjusted income, which excludes the FX translation losses and gains on debt and lease liabilities, was
$640 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
9%
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher operating income.
CP reported an Operating ratio of
56.1%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, a
220
basis point
improvement
as compared to the same period of
2018
. This
improvement
was primarily due to higher freight revenue.
Adjusted diluted EPS and Adjusted income are 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
4%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
to
$1,979 million
from
$1,898 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily driven by higher freight rates, partially offset by lower volumes.
•
Operating performance
- CP's average train speed
increased
by
5%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, to
22.7
miles per hour, due to completion of network infrastructure projects in 2018. Average train weight remained relatively unchanged at
9,173
tons and average train length
increased
by
1%
to
7,446
feet due to improvements in operating plan efficiency, in each case compared to the same period in 2018. These metrics are discussed further in Performance Indicators of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Recent Developments
•
At the end of September 2019, Mr. Robert Johnson retired from his position as Executive Vice-President, Operations. Effective September 1, 2019, CP's new Executive Vice-President, Operations, is Mr. Mark Redd.
Prior Developments
•
On July 15, 2019, the Company announced the appointment of Ms. Andrea Robertson and Mr. Edward R. Hamberger to CP’s Board of Directors, effective July 15, 2019.
32
•
On May 7, 2019, CP announced the election of all nine director nominees and, upon her re-election as a director, Ms. Isabelle Courville was confirmed as Chair of CP's Board of Directors.
•
On May 6, 2019, CP announced an increase to the Company's quarterly dividend to
$0.8300
per share from
$0.6500
per share.
•
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.
•
During the second quarter of 2018, the Company received multiple strike notices from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference - Train & Engine ("TCRC"), representing approximately
3,000
conductors and locomotive engineers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ("IBEW"), representing approximately 360 signal maintainers. CP reached a three-year agreement with IBEW, ratified by IBEW membership on June 29, 2018, and a four-year agreement with TCRC, ratified by TCRC membership on July 20, 2018. The wind-down of operations and return to full service levels following the strike notices caused disruption to the network, losses in potential revenue and costs related to labour disruptions.
2019 Outlook
As a result of a 2019 plan built on sustainable, profitable, growth along with further productivity improvement, CP expects low-single digit revenue ton-mile ("RTM") growth and double-digit adjusted diluted EPS growth. The update in volume expectations, from mid-single digit RTM growth, is due to the delays in the Canadian grain harvest and export potash volumes, as well as general macroeconomic softness. CP's expectations for double-digit Adjusted diluted EPS growth in 2019 are unchanged and are based on Adjusted diluted EPS of
$14.51
in 2018. As CP continues to enhance the service, productivity and safety of the network, the company plans to invest approximately a total of
$1.6 billion
in capital programs. CP’s outlook assumes a U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate of approximately
$1.30
, an annualized effective tax rate of approximately
25.5
percent, and no material land sales. CP estimates other components of net periodic benefit recovery to increase by approximately
$9 million
versus 2018.
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.
Although CP has provided a forward-looking Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted diluted EPS), it is not practicable to provide a reconciliation to a forward-looking reported diluted EPS, the most comparable GAAP measure, due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In past years, CP has recognized significant asset impairment charges and management transition costs related to senior executives. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions affect diluted EPS but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. Additionally, the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a significant impact on CP’s reported results but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. In particular, CP excludes the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities and the impact from changes in income tax rates from Adjusted diluted EPS.
Please see Forward-Looking Statements in this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.
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Performance Indicators
The following table lists the key measures of the Company’s operating performance:
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
(1)
% Change
2019
2018
(1)
% Change
Operations Performance
Gross ton-miles (“GTMs”) (millions)
71,658
70,469
2
209,229
202,575
3
Train miles (thousands)
8,354
8,174
2
24,550
23,809
3
Average train weight – excluding local traffic (tons)
9,173
9,195
—
9,117
9,082
—
Average train length – excluding local traffic (feet)
7,446
7,345
1
7,382
7,297
1
Average terminal dwell (hours)
5.8
6.9
(16
)
6.7
7.1
(6
)
Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph")
22.7
21.6
5
22.1
21.2
4
Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed / 1,000 GTMs)
0.927
0.916
1
0.956
0.952
—
Total Employees and Workforce
Total employees (average)
13,203
12,941
2
13,107
12,623
4
Total employees (end of period)
13,104
13,000
1
13,104
13,000
1
Workforce (end of period)
13,134
13,029
1
13,134
13,029
1
Safety Indicators
FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours
1.39
1.47
(5
)
1.44
1.48
(3
)
FRA train accidents per million train-miles
1.10
1.57
(30
)
1.19
1.26
(6
)
(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 September 30, 2019
compared to the three months ended
September 30, 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
2%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was mainly attributable to higher volumes of international intermodal and crude. This
increase
was partially offset by lower volumes of Potash.
•
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
third quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
reflected the impact of a
2%
increase
in workload (GTMs).
•
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 remained relatively flat in the
third quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
.
•
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
increased
by
1%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency.
•
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
improved
by
16%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This favourable decrease was due to improved network fluidity.
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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
5%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
in speed was due to completion of network infrastructure projects in 2018.
•
Fuel efficiency
is defined as U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed per 1,000 GTMs. Fuel consumed includes gallons from freight, yard and commuter service but excludes fuel used in capital projects and other non-freight activities. Fuel efficiency
decreased
by
1%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This decrease in efficiency was due to reduced train productivity and lower horsepower utilization.
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
compared to the
nine months ended
September 30, 2018
•
GTMs
increased
by
3%
for the
first nine months
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased volumes of Intermodal, Energy, chemicals and plastics, Canadian grain, and Potash. This
increase
was partially offset by decreased volumes of frac sand and U.S. grain.
•
Train miles
increased
by
3%
for the
first nine months
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
reflected the impact of a
3%
increase
in workload (GTMs).
•
Average train weight
increased by 35 tons for the
first nine months
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This slight
increase
was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency combined with higher volumes of heavier commodities, such as Potash and crude. This slight increase was partially offset by the implementation of CP's winter contingency plan in the first quarter of 2019 resulting in shorter and lighter trains within the operating plan.
•
Average train length
increased
by
1%
for the
first nine months
of
2019
from the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to improvements in operating plan efficiency and increased Potash and Intermodal volumes, which move in longer trains. This increase was partially offset by the implementation of CP's winter contingency plan in the first quarter of 2019 resulting in shorter and lighter trains within the operating plan.
•
Average terminal dwell
decreased
by
6%
in the
first nine months
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
favourable decrease
was due to improved network fluidity.
•
Average train speed
increased
by
4%
in the
first nine months
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to the completion of network infrastructure projects in 2018, partially offset by the impact of harsh winter operating conditions and network disruptions in the first quarter of 2019.
•
Fuel efficiency
was unchanged in the
first nine months
of
2019
compared to the same period of
2018
. Improvements in operating performance in the second quarter of 2019 were offset by decreased train productivity and lower horsepower utilization in the third quarter of 2019 and as a result of harsh winter conditions and network disruptions in the first quarter of 2019.
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
2%
and
4%
for the
three and nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, respectively, compared to the same periods of
2018
. The total number of employees as at
September 30, 2019
was
13,104
,
an increase
of
104
, or
1%
, compared to
13,000
as at
September 30, 2018
.
Workforce
is defined as total employees plus contractors and consultants. The total workforce as at
September 30, 2019
was
13,134
,
an increase
of
105
, or
1%
, compared to
13,029
as at
September 30, 2018
.
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
1.39
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
from
1.47
in the same period of
2018
. For the
first nine months
of
2019
, the FRA personal injury rate per 200,000 employee-hours for CP was
1.44
,
a decrease
from
1.48
in the same period of
2018
.
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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
1.10
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
from
1.57
in the same period of
2018
. For the
first nine months
of
2019
, the FRA train accidents per million train-miles was
1.19
,
a decrease
from
1.26
in the same period of
2018
.
Financial Highlights
The following table presents selected financial data related to the Company’s financial results as of, and for the
three and nine months ended
September 30, 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 September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions, except per share data, percentages and ratios)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Financial Performance
Total revenues
$
1,979
$
1,898
$
5,723
$
5,310
Operating income
869
790
2,234
1,957
Net income
618
622
1,776
1,406
Adjusted income
(1)
640
589
1,634
1,432
Basic EPS
4.47
4.36
12.75
9.81
Diluted EPS
4.46
4.35
12.70
9.78
Adjusted diluted EPS
(1)
4.61
4.12
11.68
9.97
Dividends declared per share
0.8300
0.6500
2.3100
1.8625
Cash provided by operating activities
823
673
1,957
1,781
Free cash
(1)
363
245
821
740
As at September 30, 2019
As at December 31, 2018
Financial Position
Total assets
$
22,539
$
21,254
Total long-term debt, including current portion
8,983
8,696
Total shareholders’ equity
7,215
6,636
For the twelve months ended September 30
2019
2018
Financial Ratios
Return on invested capital ("ROIC")
(1)
16.9
%
19.4
%
Adjusted ROIC
(1)
16.6
%
15.7
%
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
2019
2018
Operating ratio
(2)
56.1
%
58.3
%
61.0
%
63.1
%
(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
September 30, 2019
compared to the three months ended
September 30, 2018
Income
Operating income was
$869 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$79 million
, or
10%
, from
$790 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
higher freight rates;
•
lower stock-based and incentive compensation; and
•
the favourable impact of
$12 million
from changes in fuel prices.
This
increase
was partially offset by:
•
lower volumes as measured by RTMs;
•
cost inflation; and
•
higher depreciation and amortization.
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Net income was
$618 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$4 million
, or
1%
, from
$622 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to FX translation losses on debt and lease liabilities in 2019 compared to FX translation gains on debt in 2018, higher taxes primarily due to higher taxable income, and lower equity income in 2019, partially offset by higher Operating 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
$640 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$51 million
, or
9%
, from
$589 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 taxable income, and lower equity income in 2019.
Diluted Earnings per Share
Diluted EPS was
$4.46
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$0.11
, or
3%
, from
$4.35
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to a lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program, partially offset by lower Net income.
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
$4.61
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$0.49
, or
12%
, from
$4.12
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher Adjusted income and 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
56.1%
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, a
220
basis point
improvement
from
58.3%
in the same period of
2018
. This
improvement
was primarily due to:
•
higher freight rates;
•
the impact of changes in fuel prices; and
•
lower stock-based and incentive compensation.
This
improvement
was partially offset by:
•
lower volumes as measured by RTMs;
•
cost inflation; and
•
higher depreciation and amortization.
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
16.9%
for the twelve months ended
September 30, 2019
, a
250
basis point
decrease
compared to
19.4%
for the twelve months ended
September 30, 2018
. This
decrease
was due to higher Income tax expenses primarily due to higher income tax recoveries from tax rate changes in the twelve months ended
September 30, 2018
, and higher average invested capital primarily from higher Net income. This
decrease
was partially offset by higher Operating income.
Adjusted ROIC was
16.6%
for the twelve months ended
September 30, 2019
, a
90
basis point
increase
compared to
15.7%
for the twelve months ended
September 30, 2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher Operating income, partially offset by the increase in adjusted average invested capital primarily due to higher Net income, and higher Income 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.
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
compared to the
nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Income
Operating income was
$2,234 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$277 million
, or
14%
, from
$1,957 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
higher freight rates;
•
the favourable impact of
$49 million
from changes in fuel prices;
•
the favourable impact of change in FX of
$38 million
;
•
higher volumes; and
•
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
This
increase
was partially offset by:
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs in the first quarter of 2019;
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•
cost inflation; and
•
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2019.
Net income was
$1,776 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$370 million
, or
26%
, from
$1,406 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher Operating income, FX translation gains on debt and lease liabilities in 2019 compared to FX translation losses on debt in the same period of 2018, and a higher income tax recovery associated with changes in tax rates, partially offset by higher income taxes due to higher taxable income.
Adjusted income was
$1,634 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$202 million
, or
14%
, from
$1,432 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was due to the same factors discussed above for the increase in Net income, except that Adjusted income excludes FX translation gains and losses on debt and lease liabilities and income tax recoveries associated with changes in tax rates.
Diluted Earnings per Share
Diluted EPS was
$12.70
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2.92
, or
30%
, from
$9.78
in the same period of
2018
. Adjusted diluted EPS was
$11.68
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$1.71
, or
17%
, from
$9.97
in the same period of
2018
. These
increase
s were due to higher Net income and higher Adjusted income, respectively, and lower average outstanding shares due to the Company’s share repurchase program.
Operating Ratio
The Company’s Operating ratio was
61.0%
in the
first nine months
of
2019
, a
210
basis point
improvement
from
63.1%
in the same period of
2018
. This
improvement
was primarily due to:
•
higher freight rates;
•
the impact of changes in fuel prices; and
•
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
This
improvement
was partially offset by:
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs in the first quarter of 2019;
•
cost inflation; and
•
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2019.
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
third quarter
of
2019
, the impact of a
stronger U.S. dollar
resulted in
an increase
in total revenues of
$9 million
,
an increase
in total operating expenses of
$5 million
, and
an increase
in interest expense of
$1 million
from the same period of
2018
. In the
first nine months
of
2019
, the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar resulted in
an increase
in total revenues of
$86 million
,
an increase
in total operating expenses of
$48 million
, and
an increase
in interest expense of
$10 million
from the same period of
2018
.
On October 18, 2019, the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York was U.S.
$1.00
=
$1.31
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 - September 30
$
1.32
$
1.31
For the nine months ended - September 30
$
1.33
$
1.29
Ending exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
2019
2018
Beginning of year - January 1
$
1.36
$
1.25
Beginning of quarter - July 1
$
1.31
$
1.32
End of quarter - September 30
$
1.32
$
1.29
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For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
High/Low exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
2019
2018
2019
2018
High
$
1.33
$
1.33
$
1.36
$
1.33
Low
$
1.30
$
1.29
$
1.30
$
1.23
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 and nine months ended
September 30, 2019
and the comparative periods of
2018
.
Average Fuel Price (U.S. dollars per U.S. gallon)
2019
2018
For the three months ended - September 30
$
2.41
$
2.69
For the nine months ended - September 30
$
2.48
$
2.72
The impact of fuel prices 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
third quarter
of
2019
, the favourable impact of fuel prices on Operating income was
$12 million
.
Lower
fuel prices resulted in a
decrease
in total operating expenses of
$30 million
. Lower fuel prices, partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program, and increased carbon tax recoveries, resulted in a decrease in total revenues of
$18 million
from the same period of
2018
.
In the
first nine months
of
2019
, the favourable impact of fuel prices on Operating income was
$49 million
. Lower fuel prices resulted in a
decrease
in total operating expenses of
$58 million
. Lower fuel prices, partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program, and increased carbon tax recoveries, resulted in a decrease in total revenues of
$9 million
from the same period of
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 and nine months ended
September 30, 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 June 30
$
308.43
$
240.92
Ending Common Share price, as at September 30
$
294.42
$
273.23
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended September 30
$
(14.01
)
$
32.31
Change in Common Share price for the nine months ended September 30
$
52.18
$
43.57
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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 June 30
$
235.24
$
183.02
Ending Common Share price, as at September 30
$
222.46
$
211.94
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended September 30
$
(12.78
)
$
28.92
Change in Common Share price for the nine months ended September 30
$
44.84
$
29.18
In the
third quarter
of
2019
, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in a decrease in stock-based compensation expense of
$9 million
compared to an increase of
$15 million
in the same period of
2018
.
In the
first nine months
of
2019
, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in an increase in stock-based compensation expense of
$20 million
compared to an increase of
$17 million
in the same period of
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.
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 September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(2)
Freight revenues (in millions)
(1)
$
1,932
$
1,854
$
78
4
4
Non-freight revenues (in millions)
47
44
3
7
4
Total revenues (in millions)
$
1,979
$
1,898
$
81
4
4
Carloads (in thousands)
711.9
702.0
9.9
1
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
39,172
39,664
(492
)
(1
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,714
$
2,640
$
74
3
2
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.93
4.67
0.26
6
5
(1)
Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of
$119 million
in
2019
and
$137 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
$1,932 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$78 million
, or
4%
, from
$1,854 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and the favourable impact of the change in FX of
$8 million
. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes as measured by RTMs, and the unfavourable impact of fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel prices of $18 million. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased as a result of higher freight rates and moving proportionately lower volumes of export potash.
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
third quarter
of
2019
were
39,172 million
,
a decrease
of
1%
compared with
39,664 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was mainly attributable to lower volumes of Potash, and Canadian grain. This decrease was partially offset by higher volumes of international intermodal, and crude.
Non-freight revenues
were
$47 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$3 million
, or
7%
, from
$44 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher switching fees and logistical services revenue.
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For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(2)
Freight revenues (in millions)
(1)
$
5,589
$
5,188
$
401
8
6
Non-freight revenues (in millions)
134
122
12
10
9
Total revenues (in millions)
$
5,723
$
5,310
$
413
8
6
Carloads (in thousands)
2,064.3
2,029.9
34.4
2
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
114,994
113,584
1,410
1
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,707
$
2,556
$
151
6
4
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.86
4.57
0.29
6
5
(1)
Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of
$352 million
in
2019
and
$351 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
$5,589 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$401 million
, or
8%
, from
$5,188 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, higher volumes as measured in RTMs, and the favourable impact of the change in FX of
$85 million
.
RTMs
for the
first nine months
of
2019
were
114,994 million
,
an increase
of
1%
compared with
113,584 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was mainly attributable to higher volumes of Intermodal, Energy, chemicals and plastics, Canadian grain, and Potash. This
increase
was partially offset by lower volumes of frac sand and U.S. grain.
Non-freight revenues
were
$134 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$12 million
, or
10%
, from
$122 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher switching fees and logistical services revenue.
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
$119 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, a decrease of
$18 million
, or
13%
, from
$137 million
in the same period of
2018
. This decrease was primarily due to lower fuel prices, partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program, decreased volumes, and increased carbon tax recoveries. In the
first nine months
of
2019
, fuel surcharge revenues were
$352 million
, an increase of
$1 million
, from
$351 million
in the same period of
2018
. This increase was primarily due to the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program, increased volumes, increased carbon tax recoveries, and the favourable change in FX. This increase was partially offset by lower fuel prices.
Lines of Business
Grain
For the three months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
409
$
384
$
25
7
6
Carloads (in thousands)
106.6
107.4
(0.8
)
(1
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
8,953
9,009
(56
)
(1
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,837
$
3,565
$
272
8
7
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.57
4.25
0.32
8
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.
Grain revenue was
$409 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$25 million
, or
7%
, from
$384 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, higher volumes of U.S. soybeans to the Pacific Northwest, and higher volumes of U.S. grain to the U.S. Midwest. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of U.S. corn to the Pacific Northwest and lower volumes of Canadian grain due to a delayed harvest. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to moving proportionately lower volumes of U.S.corn to the Pacific Northwest and higher freight rates, primarily for regulated Canadian grain.
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For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
1,211
$
1,113
$
98
9
7
Carloads (in thousands)
312.5
314.5
(2.0
)
(1
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
26,757
26,698
59
—
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,875
$
3,536
$
339
10
8
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.53
4.17
0.36
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.
Grain revenue was
$1,211 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$98 million
, or
9%
, from
$1,113 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, higher volumes of regulated Canadian grain to Vancouver, and the favourable impact of the 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 September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
183
$
171
$
12
7
7
Carloads (in thousands)
81.2
76.8
4.4
6
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
5,761
5,764
(3
)
—
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,254
$
2,234
$
20
1
1
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
3.18
2.98
0.20
7
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.
Coal revenue was
$183 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$12 million
, or
7%
, from
$171 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and higher volumes of U.S. coal. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. Carloads increased while RTMs remained relatively flat due to moving proportionately more U.S. coal, which has a shorter length of haul.
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
514
$
486
$
28
6
5
Carloads (in thousands)
229.3
226.7
2.6
1
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
16,485
16,657
(172
)
(1
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,242
$
2,145
$
97
5
4
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
3.12
2.92
0.20
7
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.
Coal revenue was
$514 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$28 million
, or
6%
, from
$486 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, higher volumes of U.S. coal, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. This
increase
was partially offset by lower volumes of Canadian coal, driven by supply chain challenges at both the mines and ports. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. Carloads increased while RTMs decreased due to moving proportionately more U.S. coal, which has a shorter length of haul.
42
Potash
For the three months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
117
$
130
$
(13
)
(10
)
(10
)
Carloads (in thousands)
36.3
42.3
(6.0
)
(14
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
4,188
4,944
(756
)
(15
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,223
$
3,089
$
134
4
5
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
2.79
2.64
0.15
6
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
$117 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$13 million
, or
10%
, from
$130 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to lower volumes of export potash driven by unresolved international contract negotiations. This decrease was partially offset by increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile due to of higher freight rates. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to moving proportionately less export volumes through the Port of Vancouver, which has a longer length of haul.
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
367
$
358
$
9
3
1
Carloads (in thousands)
118.6
117.4
1.2
1
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
14,003
13,750
253
2
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,094
$
3,052
$
42
1
—
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
2.62
2.61
0.01
—
(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.
Potash revenue was
$367 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$9 million
, or
3%
, from
$358 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher volumes of export potash and the favourable impact of the change in FX.
Fertilizers and Sulphur
For the three months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
66
$
55
$
11
20
18
Carloads (in thousands)
14.8
13.8
1.0
7
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
1,030
935
95
10
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,459
$
3,957
$
502
13
10
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.41
5.87
0.54
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.
Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was
$66 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$11 million
, or
20%
, from
$55 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and higher volumes of dry fertilizers and wet fertilizers. These increases were partially offset by lower volumes of sulphur. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to moving proportionately more wet fertilizers, and due to higher freight rates. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving proportionately more dry fertilizers from the U.S. Midwest to Western Canada, which has a longer length of haul.
43
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
186
$
171
$
15
9
6
Carloads (in thousands)
42.6
41.9
0.7
2
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
2,872
2,902
(30
)
(1
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,366
$
4,084
$
282
7
5
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.48
5.90
0.58
10
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
$186 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$15 million
, or
9%
, from
$171 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, the favourable impact of the change in FX, and higher volumes of dry fertilizers and wet fertilizers. This
increase
was partially offset by lower volumes of sulphur. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. RTMs decreased while carloads increased 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 September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
78
$
76
$
2
3
3
Carloads (in thousands)
18.5
17.9
0.6
3
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
1,278
1,263
15
1
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,216
$
4,240
$
(24
)
(1
)
(1
)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.10
6.01
0.09
1
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.
Forest products revenue was
$78 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2 million
, or
3%
, from
$76 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and higher volumes of woodpulp. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. Carloads increased more than RTMs due to moving higher volumes of short haul lumber from Eastern Canada to the Eastern U.S.
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
229
$
211
$
18
9
6
Carloads (in thousands)
54.1
51.5
2.6
5
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
3,746
3,596
150
4
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,233
$
4,107
$
126
3
1
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.11
5.88
0.23
4
2
(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
$229 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$18 million
, or
9%
, from
$211 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher volumes of woodpulp, newsprint, and lumber, 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.
44
Energy, Chemicals and Plastics
For the three months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
382
$
339
$
43
13
12
Carloads (in thousands)
90.8
89.1
1.7
2
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
7,571
7,485
86
1
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,207
$
3,806
$
401
11
10
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
5.05
4.53
0.52
11
11
(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
$382 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$43 million
, or
13%
, from
$339 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and higher volumes of crude and biofuels. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of chemicals and diluents. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to revenues resulting from customer volume commitments and higher freight rates.
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
1,043
$
874
$
169
19
17
Carloads (in thousands)
257.0
242.4
14.6
6
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
20,901
20,047
854
4
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
4,058
$
3,606
$
452
13
10
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.99
4.36
0.63
14
12
(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
$1,043 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$169 million
, or
19%
, from
$874 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, higher volumes of refined products, liquefied petroleum gas and crude, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates, primarily for crude. Carloads increased more than RTMs due to moving proportionately less long haul crude to Kansas City, Missouri, and proportionately more short haul crude to Chicago, Illinois and Noyes, Minnesota.
Metals, Minerals and Consumer Products
For the three months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
201
$
208
$
(7
)
(3
)
(4
)
Carloads (in thousands)
62.9
65.0
(2.1
)
(3
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
2,910
2,979
(69
)
(2
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,196
$
3,206
$
(10
)
—
(1
)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.91
7.00
(0.09
)
(1
)
(2
)
(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
$201 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$7 million
, or
3%
, from
$208 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to lower volumes of steel and frac sand, and decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. This decrease was partially offset by higher volumes of cement. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to moving proportionately lower volumes of steel and proportionately higher volumes of cement.
45
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
579
$
595
$
(16
)
(3
)
(5
)
Carloads (in thousands)
180.1
189.6
(9.5
)
(5
)
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
8,225
9,067
(842
)
(9
)
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,215
$
3,140
$
75
2
—
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
7.04
6.57
0.47
7
4
(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
$579 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$16 million
, or
3%
, from
$595 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to moving lower volumes of frac sand and steel, partially offset by 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. Carloads decreased less than RTMs due to increased volumes of short haul metallic ore.
Automotive
For the three months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
87
$
85
$
2
2
1
Carloads (in thousands)
29.2
27.4
1.8
7
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
351
343
8
2
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
2,979
$
3,102
$
(123
)
(4
)
(5
)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
24.79
24.76
0.03
—
(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.
Automotive revenue was
$87 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2 million
, or
2%
, from
$85 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher volumes of machinery and increased volumes primarily from the U.S. to CP's new Vancouver Automotive Compound. Carloads increased more than RTMs due to increased short haul volumes within Southern Ontario.
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
267
$
247
$
20
8
6
Carloads (in thousands)
85.8
83.0
2.8
3
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
1,125
1,047
78
7
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
3,112
$
2,970
$
142
5
2
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
23.73
23.56
0.17
1
(2
)
(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
$267 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$20 million
, or
8%
, from
$247 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher volumes from Vancouver to Eastern Canada, higher volumes primarily from the U.S. to CP's new Vancouver Automotive Compound, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased more than carloads due to growth in long haul volumes to and from Vancouver.
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Intermodal
For the three months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
409
$
406
$
3
1
—
Carloads (in thousands)
271.6
262.3
9.3
4
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
7,130
6,942
188
3
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
1,506
$
1,545
$
(39
)
(3
)
(3
)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
5.74
5.84
(0.10
)
(2
)
(2
)
(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
$409 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$3 million
, or
1%
, from
$406 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to higher international volumes through the Port of Vancouver, and the onboarding of a new domestic retail customer. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and lower domestic wholesale volumes. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel prices.
For the nine months ended September 30
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)
$
1,193
$
1,133
$
60
5
4
Carloads (in thousands)
784.3
762.9
21.4
3
N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
20,880
19,820
1,060
5
N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$
1,521
$
1,485
$
36
2
2
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
5.71
5.72
(0.01
)
—
(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
$1,193 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$60 million
, or
5%
, from
$1,133 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 more than carloads due to discontinuing expressway service in the second quarter of 2018, which had a shorter length of haul.
Operating Expenses
For the three months ended September 30 (in millions)
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted % Change
(1)
Compensation and benefits
$
355
$
365
$
(10
)
(3
)
(3
)
Fuel
210
226
(16
)
(7
)
(8
)
Materials
50
47
3
6
6
Equipment rents
33
33
—
—
—
Depreciation and amortization
185
174
11
6
6
Purchased services and other
277
263
14
5
5
Total operating expenses
$
1,110
$
1,108
$
2
—
—
(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
$1,110 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$2 million
, from
$1,108 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
cost inflation;
•
higher depreciation and amortization;
•
higher volume variable expenses as measured by GTMs;
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$5 million
;
•
lower gains on land sales of
$4 million
; and
•
higher legal fees.
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This
increase
was partially offset by the favourable impact of
$30 million
from lower fuel prices and lower stock-based compensation.
For the nine months ended September 30 (in millions)
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
FX Adjusted % Change
(1)
Compensation and benefits
$
1,144
$
1,090
$
54
5
4
Fuel
655
671
(16
)
(2
)
(5
)
Materials
161
155
6
4
3
Equipment rents
102
99
3
3
—
Depreciation and amortization
528
516
12
2
2
Purchased services and other
899
822
77
9
8
Total operating expenses
$
3,489
$
3,353
$
136
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.
Operating expenses were
$3,489 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$136 million
, or
4%
, from
$3,353 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs incurred in the first quarter of 2019;
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$48 million
;
•
cost inflation;
•
higher volume variable expenses;
•
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2019; and
•
higher stock-based compensation.
This
increase
was partially offset by:
•
the favourable impact of
$58 million
from lower fuel prices;
•
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization;
•
lower incentive compensation; and
•
higher gains on land sales of
$11 million
.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense includes employee wages, salaries, fringe benefits, and stock-based compensation. Compensation and benefits expense was
$355 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$10 million
, or
3%
, from
$365 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to lower stock-based compensation driven primarily by a decrease in the stock price, and lower incentive compensation.
This decrease was partially offset by the impact of wage and benefit inflation.
Compensation and benefits expense was
$1,144 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$54 million
, or
5%
, from
$1,090 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
higher stock-based compensation;
•
the impact of wage and benefit inflation;
•
the impact of harsher winter operating conditions;
•
higher volume variable expense as a result of increased workload as measured by GTMs; and
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$11 million
.
This increase was partially offset by lower incentive compensation and lower pension current service cost.
Fuel
Fuel expense consists mainly of fuel used by locomotives and includes provincial, state, and federal fuel taxes. Fuel expense was
$210 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$16 million
, or
7%
, from
$226 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to the favourable impact of
$30 million
from lower fuel prices.
This decrease was partially offset by:
•
an increase in workload, as measured by GTMs;
•
a decrease in fuel efficiency of approximately 1% due to reduced train productivity and lower horsepower utilization; and
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$3 million
.
Fuel expense was
$655 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$16 million
, or
2%
, from
$671 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to the favourable impact of
$58 million
from lower fuel prices.
This decrease was partially offset by an increase in workload, as measured by GTMs and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$18 million
.
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Materials
Materials expense includes the cost of materials used for track, locomotive, freight car, building maintenance and software sustainment. Materials expense was
$50 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$3 million
, or
6%
, from
$47 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was due to higher unscheduled locomotive maintenance and repairs, and locomotive servicing; partially offset by higher freight car maintenance recoveries on foreign cars.
Materials expense was
$161 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$6 million
, or
4%
, from
$155 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was due to unscheduled locomotive maintenance and repairs, the cost of inflation, transportation on purchased materials and locomotive servicing; partially offset by higher freight car maintenance recoveries on foreign cars.
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
$33 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, unchanged compared to the same period of
2018
.
Equipment rents expense was
$102 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$3 million
, or
3%
, from
$99 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$3 million
.
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
$185 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$11 million
, or
6%
, from
$174 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to a higher depreciable asset base.
Depreciation and amortization expense was
$528 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$12 million
, or
2%
, from
$516 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to a higher depreciable asset base and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$4 million
, partially offset by the impact of depreciation studies and other adjustments.
Purchased Services and Other
For the three months ended September 30 (in millions)
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
Support and facilities
$
70
$
62
$
8
13
Track and operations
66
60
6
10
Intermodal
54
56
(2
)
(4
)
Equipment
31
36
(5
)
(14
)
Casualty
24
23
1
4
Property taxes
31
28
3
11
Other
1
2
(1
)
(50
)
Land sales
—
(4
)
4
(100
)
Total Purchased services and other
$
277
$
263
$
14
5
Purchased services and other expense encompasses a wide range of third-party costs, including expenses for joint facilities, personal injuries and damage claims, environmental remediation, property taxes, contractor and consulting fees, insurance, and gains on land sales. Purchased services and other expense was $
277 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of $
14 million
, or
5%
, from $
263 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
an increase in legal fees, reported in Support and facilities;
•
gains related to Land sales in the third quarter of 2018, reported in Land sales;
•
an increase in right-of-way maintenance, crew accommodation and transportation, reported in Track & operations;
•
higher property taxes due to higher tax rates; and
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$1 million
.
This
increase
was partially offset by:
•
a decrease in costs for locomotive warranty service agreements due to insourcing, reported in Equipment; and
•
lower intermodal expenses related to pickup and delivery services, reported in Intermodal.
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For the nine months ended September 30 (in millions)
2019
2018
Total Change
% Change
Support and facilities
$
207
$
193
$
14
7
Track and operations
215
206
9
4
Intermodal
165
163
2
1
Equipment
98
110
(12
)
(11
)
Casualty
109
57
52
91
Property taxes
103
95
8
8
Other
19
4
15
375
Land sales
(17
)
(6
)
(11
)
183
Total Purchased services and other
$
899
$
822
$
77
9
Purchased services and other expense was
$899 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$77 million
, or
9%
, from
$822 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to:
•
higher expenses primarily due to the increased number and severity of casualty incidents, which were the result of difficult operating conditions due to weather, reported in Casualty;
•
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of
$11 million
;
•
higher snow removal and other weather related costs reported in Track and operations and Intermodal;
•
a $10 million charge associated with a dispute settlement, reported in Other;
•
higher property taxes due to higher tax rates; and
•
an increase in legal fees, reported in Support and facilities.
This
increase
was partially offset by:
•
higher gains on land sales of $11 million, reported in Land sales;
•
a decrease in costs for locomotive warranty service agreements due to insourcing, reported in Equipment; and
•
costs related to labour disruptions in the second quarter of 2018, reported in Track and operations.
Other Income Statement Items
Other Expense (Income)
Other expense (income)
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
expense
was
$29 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, compared to an
income
of
$47 million
in the same period of
2018
, a change of
$76 million
, or
162%
. This change was primarily due to an FX translation
loss
on debt and lease liabilities of
$25 million
, compared to an FX translation
gain
on debt of
$38 million
in the same period of
2018
, as well as lower equity income of
$10 million
.
Other
income
was
$58 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
, compared to an
expense
of
$56 million
in the same period of
2018
, a change of
$114 million
, or
204%
. This change was primarily due to an FX translation
gain
on debt and lease liabilities of
$57 million
, compared to an FX translation
loss
on debt of
$55 million
in the same period of
2018
.
FX translation gains and losses on debt and lease liabilities are 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
$99 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, compared to
$96 million
in the same period of
2018
, an increase of
$3 million
or
3%
. Other components of net periodic recovery was
$294 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
, compared to
$287 million
in the same period of
2018
, an increase of
$7 million
or
2%
. These increases were 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
$110 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
, a
decrease
of
$2 million
, or
2%
, from
$112 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to a net reduction in interest charges of
$5 million
as the result of a lower effective interest rate from debt refinancing in 2018 and 2019, partially offset by an increase in interest charges on commercial paper of
$3 million
.
Net interest expense was
$336 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$3 million
, or
1%
, from
$339 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to a net reduction in interest charges of
$16 million
as the result of a lower
50
effective interest rate from debt refinancing in 2018 and 2019, partially offset by the unfavourable impact from the change in FX of
$10 million
and a decrease in capitalized interest of
$3 million
.
Income Tax Expense
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, an Alberta provincial corporate tax rate decrease was enacted and resulted in an
$88 million
deferred tax recovery on the revaluation of deferred income tax balances as at January 1, 2019.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Iowa and Missouri state corporate income tax rate decreases were enacted and resulted in a
$21 million
deferred tax recovery on the revaluation of deferred income tax balances as at January 1, 2018.
Income tax expense was
$211 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$12 million
, or
6%
, from
$199 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
.
Income tax expense was
$474 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$31 million
, or
7%
, from
$443 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was due to higher taxable earnings, partially offset by the higher deferred tax recovery, described above, compared to the same period of
2018
.
The effective tax rate in the
third quarter
of
2019
, including discrete items, was
25.43%
compared to
24.23%
in the same period of
2018
. The effective tax rate in the
first nine months
of
2019
, including discrete items, was
21.06%
compared to
23.95%
in the same period of
2018
. The effective tax rates in the
third quarter
and
first nine months
of
2019
, excluding discrete items, were
25.11%
and
25.50%
respectively, compared to
24.75%
in the same periods of
2018
. These increases in the effective tax rate excluding discrete items were primarily due to a higher proportion of the Company's increased taxable income earned in higher tax rate jurisdictions.
The Company expects an annualized effective tax rate in
2019
of approximately 25.5%. 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 commercial paper program, bilateral letter of credit facilities, and its revolving credit facility.
As at
September 30, 2019
, the Company had
$145 million
of Cash and cash equivalents, U.S.
$1.3 billion
available under its revolving credit facility, and up to
$239 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).
Effective
September 27, 2019
, the Company amended and restated its revolving credit facility agreement, increasing the total amount available to U.S
$1.3 billion
. As at
September 30, 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 and nine months ended
September 30, 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
September 30, 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
September 30, 2019
, total commercial paper borrowings were U.S.
$455 million
(
December 31, 2018
- $nil).
Effective
September 27, 2019
, the Company also reduced its bilateral letter of credit facilities to
$300 million
. As at
September 30, 2019
, under its bilateral letter of credit facilities, the Company had letters of credit drawn of
$61 million
from a total available amount of
$300 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 facilities, 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
September 30, 2019
, the Company did not have any collateral posted on its bilateral letter of credit facilities (
December 31, 2018
- $nil).
The following discussion of operating, investing, and financing activities describes the Company’s indicators of liquidity and capital resources.
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Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was
$823 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$150 million
compared to
$673 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to an increase in cash generating income and favourable changes in working capital during the
third quarter
of 2019, compared to the same period of
2018
.
Cash provided by operating activities was
$1,957 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$176 million
compared to
$1,781 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to increases in cash generating income and deferred revenue, partially offset by an unfavourable change in working capital in the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, compared to the same period of
2018
.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was
$461 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$38 million
compared to
$423 million
in the same period of
2018
. Cash used in investing activities was
$1,135 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$66 million
compared to
$1,069 million
in the same period of
2018
. These
increase
s were primarily due to higher capital additions during 2019 compared to the same periods of
2018
.
Free Cash
CP generated positive Free cash of
$363 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$118 million
from
$245 million
in the same period of
2018
. For the
first nine months
of
2019
, CP generated positive Free cash of
$821 million
,
an increase
of
$81 million
from
$740 million
in the same period of
2018
. These
increase
s were primarily due to an increase in cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by an increase in cash used in investing activities as a result of higher additions to properties.
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 used in financing activities was
$263 million
in the
third quarter
of
2019
,
an increase
of
$117 million
compared to
$146 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
increase
was primarily due to payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program during the three months ended
September 30, 2019
, partially offset by higher net issuance of commercial paper during the third quarter of 2019.
Cash used in financing activities was
$737 million
in the
first nine months
of
2019
,
a decrease
of
$167 million
compared to
$904 million
in the same period of
2018
. This
decrease
was primarily due to the net issuance of commercial paper and a lower principal repayment of U.S. $350 million notes during the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
, compared to the principal repayments of U.S. $275 million and $375 million notes in the same period of 2018. This was partially offset by an increase in payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program, the issuance of $400 million 10-year notes compared to the issuance of U.S. $500 million 10-year notes in the same period of
2018
, and higher dividends paid during the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
.
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
September 30, 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
.
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Credit ratings as at
September 30, 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
September 30, 2019
and
September 30, 2018
was
2.4
and
2.5
, respectively. This
decrease
was primarily due to an increase in Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by an increase in adjusted net debt as at
September 30, 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
October 22, 2019
, the latest practicable date, there were
137,195,014
Common Shares and no preferred shares issued and outstanding, which consists of
14,035
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
October 22, 2019
,
1,583,699
options were outstanding under the Company’s MSOIP and stand-alone option agreements entered into with Mr. Keith Creel. There are
1,098,707
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
340,000
options available to be issued in the future.
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.
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In the
first nine months
of
2019
, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
in the second quarter, a deferred tax recovery of
$88 million
due to the change in the Alberta provincial corporate income tax rate that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 63 cents;
and
•
during the year to date, a net non-cash gain of
$57 million
(
$54 million
after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities as follows:
–
in the third quarter, a
$25 million
loss (
$22 million
after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by
15
cents;
–
in the second quarter, a
$37 million
gain (
$34 million
after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 24 cents; and
–
in the first quarter, a
$45 million
gain (
$42 million
after deferred tax) 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 three months ended December 31, 2017, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
a deferred tax recovery of
$527 million
, primarily due to the U.S. tax reform, that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by
$3.63
; and
•
a non-cash loss of
$14 million
(
$12 million
after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 8 cents.
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:
Adjusted income is calculated as Net income reported on a GAAP basis adjusted for significant items.
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
For the twelve months ended December 31
(in millions)
2019
2018
2019
2018
2018
Net income as reported
$
618
$
622
$
1,776
$
1,406
$
1,951
Less significant items (pre-tax):
Impact of FX translation (loss) gain on debt and lease liabilities
(25
)
38
57
(55
)
(168
)
Add:
Tax effect of adjustments
(1)
(3
)
5
3
(8
)
(18
)
Income tax rate changes
—
—
(88
)
(21
)
(21
)
Adjusted income
$
640
$
589
$
1,634
$
1,432
$
2,080
(1)
The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of
14.23%
and
5.05%
for the
three and nine months ended
September 30, 2019
,
13.43%
for the
three and nine months ended
September 30, 2018
, and 10.64% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively
. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
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Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated using Adjusted income, as defined above, divided by the weighted-average diluted number of Common Shares outstanding during the period as determined in accordance with GAAP.
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
For the twelve months ended December 31
2019
2018
2019
2018
2018
Diluted earnings per share as reported
$
4.46
$
4.35
$
12.70
$
9.78
$
13.61
Less significant items (pre-tax):
Impact of FX translation (loss) gain on debt and lease liabilities
(0.18
)
0.27
0.41
(0.38
)
(1.17
)
Add:
Tax effect of adjustments
(1)
(0.03
)
0.04
0.02
(0.04
)
(0.12
)
Income tax rate changes
—
—
(0.63
)
(0.15
)
(0.15
)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
4.61
$
4.12
$
11.68
$
9.97
$
14.51
(1)
The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of
14.23%
and
5.05%
for the
three and nine months ended
September 30, 2019
,
13.43%
for the
three and nine months ended
September 30, 2018
, and 10.64% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively
. 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 expense (income)
and
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
, tax effected at the Company's annualized effective tax rate, divided by Average invested capital. Average invested capital is defined as 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 expense (income)
, 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. Adjusted average invested capital 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.
Calculation of ROIC and Adjusted ROIC
For the twelve months ended September 30
(in millions, except for percentages)
2019
2018
Operating income as reported
$
3,108
$
2,639
Less:
Other expense
60
72
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
(391
)
(358
)
Tax
(1)
771
95
$
2,668
$
2,830
Average invested capital
$
15,806
$
14,556
ROIC
16.9
%
19.4
%
(1)
Tax was calculated at the annualized effective tax rate of
22.41%
and
3.24%
for each of the above items
for the twelve months ended September 30
,
2019
and
2018
, respectively.
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For the twelve months ended September 30
(in millions, except for percentages)
2019
2018
Operating income as reported
$
3,108
$
2,639
Less:
Other expense
60
72
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
(391
)
(358
)
Significant items (pre-tax):
Impact of FX translation loss on debt and lease liabilities
(56
)
(69
)
Tax
(1)
878
752
$
2,617
$
2,242
Average invested capital
$
15,806
$
14,556
Less impact of periodic significant items net of tax on the above average:
Income tax recovery from income tax rate changes
44
274
Adjusted average invested capital
$
15,762
$
14,282
Adjusted ROIC
16.6
%
15.7
%
(1)
Tax was calculated at the adjusted annualized effective tax rate of
25.12%
and
25.12%
for each of the above items
for the twelve months ended September 30
,
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 Company's 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.
Reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash
For the three months ended September 30
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Cash provided by operating activities
$
823
$
673
$
1,957
$
1,781
Cash used in investing activities
(461
)
(423
)
(1,135
)
(1,069
)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
1
(5
)
(1
)
4
Settlement of forward starting swaps on debt issuance
—
—
—
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Free cash
$
363
$
245
$
821
$
740
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.
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FX adjusted % changes in revenues are further used in calculating FX adjusted % change in freight revenue per carload and RTM. These items are presented in Operating Revenues of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
For the three months ended September 30
(in millions)
Reported 2019
Reported 2018
Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2018
FX Adjusted % Change
Freight revenues by line of business
Grain
$
409
$
384
$
1
$
385
6
Coal
183
171
—
171
7
Potash
117
130
—
130
(10
)
Fertilizers and sulphur
66
55
1
56
18
Forest products
78
76
—
76
3
Energy, chemicals and plastics
382
339
2
341
12
Metals, minerals and consumer products
201
208
2
210
(4
)
Automotive
87
85
1
86
1
Intermodal
409
406
1
407
—
Freight revenues
1,932
1,854
8
1,862
4
Non-freight revenues
47
44
1
45
4
Total revenues
$
1,979
$
1,898
$
9
$
1,907
4
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions)
Reported 2019
Reported 2018
Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2018
FX Adjusted % Change
Freight revenues by line of business
Grain
$
1,211
$
1,113
$
19
$
1,132
7
Coal
514
486
2
488
5
Potash
367
358
6
364
1
Fertilizers and sulphur
186
171
4
175
6
Forest products
229
211
5
216
6
Energy, chemicals and plastics
1,043
874
17
891
17
Metals, minerals and consumer products
579
595
16
611
(5
)
Automotive
267
247
6
253
6
Intermodal
1,193
1,133
10
1,143
4
Freight revenues
5,589
5,188
85
5,273
6
Non-freight revenues
134
122
1
123
9
Total revenues
$
5,723
$
5,310
$
86
$
5,396
6
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FX adjusted % changes in operating expenses are presented in Operating Expenses of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
For the three months ended September 30
(in millions)
Reported 2019
Reported 2018
Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2018
FX Adjusted % Change
Compensation and benefits
$
355
$
365
$
1
$
366
(3
)
Fuel
210
226
3
229
(8
)
Materials
50
47
—
47
6
Equipment rents
33
33
—
33
—
Depreciation and amortization
185
174
—
174
6
Purchased services and other
277
263
1
264
5
Total operating expenses
$
1,110
$
1,108
$
5
$
1,113
—
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions)
Reported 2019
Reported 2018
Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2018
FX Adjusted % Change
Compensation and benefits
$
1,144
$
1,090
$
11
$
1,101
4
Fuel
655
671
18
689
(5
)
Materials
161
155
1
156
3
Equipment rents
102
99
3
102
—
Depreciation and amortization
528
516
4
520
2
Purchased services and other
899
822
11
833
8
Total operating expenses
$
3,489
$
3,353
$
48
$
3,401
3
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBIT, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA
Earnings before interest and tax ("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 expense (income)
. 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 September 30
(in millions)
2019
2018
Net income as reported
$
2,321
$
2,390
Add:
Net interest expense
450
455
Income tax expense
668
80
EBIT
3,439
2,925
Less significant items (pre-tax):
Impact of FX translation loss on debt and lease liabilities
(56
)
(69
)
Adjusted EBIT
3,495
2,994
Less:
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
391
358
Operating lease expense
(99
)
(87
)
Depreciation and amortization
(708
)
(684
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
3,911
$
3,407
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 lease 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
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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 September 30
$
8,983
$
8,286
Less:
Pension plans deficit
(1)
(260
)
(276
)
Operating lease liabilities
(2)
(370
)
(261
)
Cash and cash equivalents
145
150
Adjusted net debt as at September 30
$
9,468
$
8,673
(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 September 30
$
9,468
$
8,673
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended September 30
3,911
3,407
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio
2.4
2.5
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Guarantees
At
September 30, 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
September 30, 2019
, the fair value of these guarantees recognized as a liability was
$10 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, leases, and commercial arrangements, as at
September 30, 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
$
11,410
$
65
$
871
$
743
$
9,731
Long-term debt
8,914
610
437
977
6,890
Finance leases
155
2
14
114
25
Operating lease
(1)
421
28
123
92
178
Supplier purchase
1,063
193
214
193
463
Other long-term liabilities
(2)
462
15
105
101
241
Total contractual commitments
$
22,425
$
913
$
1,764
$
2,220
$
17,528
(1)
Residual value guarantees on certain leased equipment with a maximum expo
sure of
$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
September 30, 2019
.
Payments due by period (in millions)
Total
2019
2020 & 2021
2022 & 2023
2024 & beyond
Certain other financial commitments
Letters of credit
$
61
$
61
$
—
$
—
$
—
Capital commitments
853
231
443
65
114
Total certain other financial commitments
$
914
$
292
$
443
$
65
$
114
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 nine months
of
2019
.
The development, selection and disclosure of these estimates, and this MD&A, have been reviewed by the Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance 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 revenue ton-mile growth, adjusted diluted EPS growth, capital program investments, U.S. dollar/Canadian dollar exchange rate, annualized effective tax rate, land sales and other components of net periodic benefit recovery 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 and nine months ended
September 30, 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
September 30, 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 expense (income)
. For further information on the net investment hedge, please refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 11 Financial instruments.
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
$0.5 million
to
$0.6 million
based on information available at
September 30, 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. Stock-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
September 30, 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
September 30, 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
third 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 of the
third 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
July 1 to July 31
726,863
$
312.65
726,863
1,104,956
August 1 to August 31
369,405
312.57
369,405
735,551
September 1 to September 30
423,272
304.50
423,272
312,279
Ending Balance
1,519,540
$
310.36
1,519,540
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
10.1
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 27, 2019, between Canadian Pacific Railway Company, as Borrower, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as Covenantor, Royal Bank of Canada, as Administrative Agent, and the various Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2019, File No. 001-01342)
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*
Inline 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*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
The following financial information from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) includes: (i) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the third quarters and first nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018; (ii) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the third quarters and first nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018; (iii) the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018; (iv) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the third quarters and first nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018; (v) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the third quarters and first nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018; and (vi) the Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
*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:
October 23, 2019
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