SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
|X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001
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 1-8607
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia 58-1533433
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
1155 Peachtree Street, N. E., 30309-3610
Atlanta, Georgia (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number 404 249-2000
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 [X] No [ ]
At April 30, 2001, 1,874,150,577 common shares were outstanding.
Table of Contents
Item Page
Part I
1.Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income ................................... 3
Consolidated Balance Sheets ......................................... 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ............................... 5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
and Comprehensive Income ......................................... 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...........................8
2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.....................................20
3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk .............31
Part II
6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K .......................................33
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31
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2000 2001
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Operating revenues:
Communications group $ 4,513 $ 4,665
Domestic wireless 867 -
Latin America 678 773
Domestic advertising and
publishing 349 434
All other 33 47
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Total operating revenues 6,440 5,919
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Operating expenses:
Operational and support expenses 3,521 3,161
Depreciation and amortization 1,218 1,157
Severance accrual 78 -
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Total operating expenses 4,817 4,318
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Operating income 1,623 1,601
Interest expense 306 360
Net earnings of
equity affiliates 131 84
Other income, net 83 82
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Income before income taxes 1,531 1,407
Provision for income taxes 530 516
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Net income $ 1,001 $ 891
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Weighted-average common
shares outstanding:
Basic 1,881 1,873
Diluted 1,898 1,886
Dividends declared per
common share $ 0.19 $ 0.19
Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.53 $ 0.48
Diluted $ 0.53 $ 0.47
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
December 31, March 31,
2000 2001
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,061 $ 712
Accounts receivable, net of
allowance for uncollectibles
of $377 and $398 5,157 5,029
Material and supplies 379 414
Other current assets 809 1,160
Total current assets 7,406 7,315
Investments and advances 11,010 9,969
Property, plant and equipment 60,912 61,950
Less: accumulated depreciation 36,755 37,346
Property, plant and equipment, net 24,157 24,604
Deferred charges and other assets 4,180 4,445
Intangible assets, net 4,172 4,280
Total assets $ 50,925 $ 50,613
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Debt maturing within one year $ 7,569 $ 6,250
Accounts payable 2,233 2,105
Other current liabilities 3,468 3,481
Total current liablities 13,270 11,836
Long-term debt 12,463 13,075
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deferred income taxes 3,580 3,516
Other noncurrent liabilities 4,700 4,793
Total noncurrent liabilities 8,280 8,309
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $1 par value (8,650
shares authorized; 1,872
and 1,873 shares outstanding) 2,020 2,020
Paid-in capital 6,740 6,761
Retained earnings 14,074 14,588
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) (488) (637)
Shares held in trust and treasury (5,222) (5,168)
Guarantee of ESOP debt (212) (171)
Total shareholders' equity 16,912 17,393
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $ 50,925 $ 50,613
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In Millions)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
2000 2001
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 1,001 $ 891
Adjustments to net income:
Depreciation and amortization 1,218 1,157
Curtailment charge - 72
Severance accrual 78 -
Loss on sale of investment - 50
Provision for uncollectibles 89 106
Net earnings of equity affiliates (131) (84)
Dividends received from equity affiliates 9 29
Minority interests in income of subsidiaries 2 (15)
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits (6) 16
Net change in:
Accounts receivable and other current assets 3 (210)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 308 (107)
Deferred charges and other assets (237) (279)
Other liabilities and deferred credits (34) (29)
Other reconciling items, net 50 7
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,350 1,604
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (1,563) (1,690)
Investments in and advances to equity affiliates (26) (115)
Purchases of wireless licenses (69) (10)
Proceeds from sale of investment - 1,000
Proceeds from disposition of short-term investments 137 107
Purchases of short-term investments (64) (76)
Proceeds from repayment of loans and advances 17 5
Investments in debt securities - (176)
Other investing activities, net 12 15
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Net cash used for investing activities (1,556) (940)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) of short-term debt (2,201) (917)
Proceeds from long-term debt 2,047 744
Repayments of long-term debt (295) (517)
Dividends paid (358) (351)
Purchase of treasury shares (140) -
Other financing activities, net 20 28
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Net cash used for financing activities (927) (1,013)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (133) (349)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,287 1,061
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,154 $ 712
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Millions)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2000
Number of Shares Amount Accum.
Other
Shares Compre- Shares Guaran-
Held in hensive Held in tee of
Common Trust and Common Paid-in Retained Income/ Trust and ESOP
Stock Treasury Stock Capital Earnings (Loss) Treasury Debt Total
(a) (a)
Balance at December 31, 1999 2,020 (138) $ 2,020 $ 6,771 $ 11,456 $ (358) $ (4,798) $ (276) $ 14,815
Net income 1,001 1,001
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment 32 32
Net unrealized gains on securities 291 291
Minimum pension liability adjustment (10) (10)
Total comprehensive income 1,314
Dividends declared (357) (357)
Share issuances for employee benefit plans 1 (22) 46 24
Purchase of treasury stock (3) (140) (140)
Tax benefit related to stock options 4 4
ESOP activities and related tax benefit 37 37
Balance at March 31, 2000 2,020 (140) $ 2,020 $ 6,775 $ 12,078 $ (45) $ (4,892) $ (239) $ 15,697
(a) Trust and treasury shares are not considered to be outstanding for
financial reporting purposes. As of March 31, 2000, there were
approximately 36 shares held in trust and 104 shares held in treasury.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Millions)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2001
Number of Shares Amount Accum.
Other
Shares Compre- Shares Guaran-
Held in hensive Held in tee of
Common Trust and Common Paid-in Retained Income/ Trust and ESOP
Stock Treasury Stock Capital Earnings (Loss) Treasury Debt Total
(a) (a)
Balance at December 31, 2000 2,020 (148) $ 2,020 $ 6,740 $ 14,074 $ (488) $ (5,222) $ (212) $ 16,912
Net income 891 891
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment (20) (20)
Net unrealized losses on securities (108) (108)
Net unrealized losses on derivatives (21) (21)
Total comprehensive income 742
Dividends declared (357) (357)
Share issuances for employee benefit plans 1 (20) 54 35
Tax benefit related to stock options 20 20
ESOP activities and related tax benefit 41 41
Balance at March 31, 2001 2,020 (147) $ 2,020 $ 6,761 $ 14,588 $ (637) $ (5,168) $ (171) $ 17,393
(a) Trust and treasury shares are not considered to be outstanding for
financial reporting purposes. As of March 31, 2001, there were
approximately 36 shares held in trust and 111 shares held in treasury.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note A - Preparation of Interim Financial Statements
In this report, BellSouth Corporation and its subsidiaries are referred to as
"we" or "BellSouth".
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
based upon Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules that permit reduced
disclosure for interim periods. In our opinion, these statements include all
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim
periods shown. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise
disclosed. Revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities can vary during each
quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim
financial statements may not be the same as those for the full year. For a more
complete discussion of our significant accounting policies and other
information, you should read this report in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements included in our latest annual report on Form 10-K.
Certain amounts within the prior year's information have been reclassified to
conform to the current year's presentation.
Note B - New Accounting Pronouncements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities" requires that entities recognize all derivatives as either assets or
liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments
at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair values of
those derivatives are to be accounted for depending on the use of the derivative
and whether it qualifies for hedge accounting. We adopted SFAS No. 133 on
January 1, 2001. The impact of implementation was not material.
As of March 31, 2001, we have several interest rate swap hedges designated as
cash flow hedges, which effectively hedge variable interest rates on short-term
borrowings. The fair value of these swaps was $(32) at March 31, 2001 and $(21)
was charged to other comprehensive income. In addition, we also have an interest
rate swap on long-term borrowings designated as a fair value swap, which did not
qualify for hedge accounting. The fair value of this hedge at March 31, 2001 was
not material.
Note C - Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed on the weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is based on
the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus net incremental
shares arising out of employee stock options and benefit plans. The
following is a reconciliation of the weighted-average share amounts (in
millions) used in calculating earnings per share:
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
2000 2001
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Basic common shares outstanding .... 1,881 1,873
Incremental shares from stock options 17 13
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Diluted common shares outstanding ... 1,898 1,886
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The earnings amounts used for per-share calculations are the same for both the
basic and diluted methods.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note D - Workforce reduction
In February 2000, we announced that we would reduce our domestic general and
administrative staff by approximately 2,100 positions. These reductions are the
result of the streamlining of work processes in conjunction with our shift to a
more simplified management structure. As a result of these reductions, we
recorded a one-time charge of $78, or $48 after tax, for severance and
post-employment health benefits. As of March 31, 2001 we have substantially
completed this restructuring.
Note E - Sale of Qwest Shares
In January 2001, we sold approximately 22.2 million shares of Qwest
Communications common stock to Qwest for $1.0 billion in cash, or $45 per share.
Subsequent to this transaction, we own 51.8 million shares of Qwest common stock
representing approximately 3.1% of the outstanding shares of Qwest.
In addition, we entered an agreement to purchase $250 of services and products
from Qwest over a five-year period, with payment being made in shares of Qwest
stock we currently own. Accordingly, these shares are considered restricted and
are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Minimum payments under the
agreement are required to be made annually. The stock prices used to compute the
number of shares for such payments is fixed per the agreement. All such prices
are above our original cost basis.
Note F - Restructuring of Wireless Video Entertainment Business
In December 2000, we announced that we would restructure our video entertainment
service and concentrate our entertainment business on our fiber optic-based
wireline video operations. This move was made to better align our resources with
our strategic priorities in broadband services.
We recorded charges of approximately $498, or $323 net of tax, related to this
restructuring in the fourth quarter of 2000. These charges consisted of
approximately $289 for asset writeoffs and writedowns and $209 for contract
termination penalties, migration of customers to alternative service providers
and for severance and related benefit expenses. As of March 31, 2001, we have
charged $132 against the $209 accrued, leaving the accrual at $77 as of that
date. We expect to complete the plan by the end of 2001. Operating revenues
generated by this business were $14 in first quarter 2000 and $13 in first
quarter 2001, while operating losses were $24 in first quarter 2000 and $8 in
first quarter 2001.
Note G - Curtailment charge
In first quarter 2001, we recognized a curtailment loss of $72 in accordance
with provisions of FAS 106, Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits
Other Than Pension. The loss resulted from accelerated recognition of prior
service cost in excess of the decrease in our postretirement benefit obligation
for the wireless employees that will be covered under Cingular's postretirement
benefit plans.
Note H - Contribution of AB Cellular to Cingular
In December 2000 we exercised our option to redeem AT&T's 55.6% partnership
interest in AB Cellular through the distribution of our Los Angeles Cellular
operations. This redemption resulted in our ownership of the remaining AB
Cellular investment, including 100% of the Houston cellular operations, 87.35%
of the Galveston cellular operations, and approximately $1.1 billion of cash. In
January 2001, we received FCC approval to transfer these properties and the cash
to Cingular, as contemplated by the October 2, 2000 Cingular contribution and
formation agreement.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note I - Segment Information
Effective first quarter 2001, we have recast our segments to align with our
current management reporting structure. The prior period segment information
shown has been restated to conform with this new structure.
We have four reportable operating segments: (1) Communications group; (2)
Domestic wireless; (3) Latin America; and (4) Domestic advertising and
publishing. We have included the operations of all other businesses falling
below the reporting threshold in the "All other" segment. The "Reconciling
items" shown below include Corporate Headquarters and capital funding
activities, the reversal of our proportionate share of Cingular's reported
results, intercompany eliminations and other special items that may arise.
Special items are transactions or events that are included in reported
consolidated results but are excluded from segment results due to their
nonrecurring or nonoperational nature.
During fourth quarter 2000, we contributed our domestic wireless operations to
Cingular, and we account for our investment in Cingular under the equity method.
For management purposes, however, we evaluate our domestic wireless segment
based on our proportionate share of Cingular's results. Accordingly, the
operating revenues and expenses reported for our domestic wireless segment for
first quarter 2001 reflect 40% of Cingular's total revenues and expenses,
whereas first quarter 2000 reflects the historical results of our wireless
businesses that have been contributed to Cingular.
The following table provides information for each operating segment:
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note I - Segment Information (Continued)
First Quarter %
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2000 2001 Change
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Communications group
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External revenues $ 4,491 $ 4,652 3.6
Intersegment revenues 87 34 (60.9)
Total revenues $ 4,578 $ 4,686 2.4
Operating income $ 1,503 $ 1,510 0.5
Segment net income $ 832 $ 855 2.8
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Domestic wireless
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External revenues $ 944 $ 1,310 38.8
Intersegment revenues 6 - N/M*
Total revenues $ 950 $ 1,310 37.9
Operating income $ 57 $ 205 259.6
Net earnings (losses)
of equity affiliates $ 32 $ - (100.0)
Segment net income $ 41 $ 88 114.6
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Latin America
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External revenues $ 678 $ 773 14.0
Intersegment revenues 17 9 (47.1)
Total revenues $ 695 $ 782 12.5
Operating income $ (12) $ (2) 83.3
Net earnings (losses)
of equity affiliates $ (6) $ (42) N/M
Segment net income (loss) $ (20) $(106) N/M
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Domestic advertising and publishing
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External revenues $ 349 $ 434 24.4
Intersegment revenues 4 3 (25.0)
Total revenues $ 353 $ 437 23.8
Operating income $ 155 $ 226 45.8
Segment net income $ 94 $ 137 45.7
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All other
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External revenues $ 23 $ 28 21.7
Intersegment revenues 2 5 N/M
Total revenues $ 25 $ 33 32.0
Operating income $ 2 $ 6 N/M
Net earnings (losses)
of equity affiliates $ 23 $ (20) N/M
Segment net income $ 21 $ (17) N/M
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* Not Meaningful
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note I - Segment Information (Continued)
First Quarter %
2000 2001 Change
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Reconciling items
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External revenues $ (45) $(1,278) N/M
Intersegment revenues (116) (51) 56.0
Total revenues $(161) $(1,329) N/M
Operating loss $ (82) $ (344) N/M
Net earnings (losses) of
equity affiliates $ 82 $ 146 N/M
Segment net income (loss)$ 33 $ (66) N/M
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Reconciliation to Consolidated Financial Information
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Operating Revenues
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Communications group $ 4,578 $4,686 2.4
Domestic wireless 950 1,310 37.9
Latin America 695 782 12.5
Domestic advertising
and publishing 353 437 23.8
All other 25 33 32.0
Total segments $ 6,601 $7,248 9.8
Reconciling items $(161) $(1,329) N/M
Total consolidated $ 6,440 $5,919 (8.1)
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Net Income
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Communications group $ 832 $ 855 2.8
Domestic wireless 41 88 114.6
Latin America (20) (106) N/M
Domestic advertising
and publishing 94 137 45.7
All other 21 (17) N/M
Total segments $ 968 $ 957 (1.1)
Reconciling items $ 33 $ (66) N/M
Total consolidated $ 1,001 $ 891 (11.0)
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BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note J - Marketable Securities
We have investments in marketable securities, primarily common stocks, which are
accounted for under the cost method. These investments are comprised primarily
of an approximate 3.1% equity interest in Qwest and are classified as
available-for-sale under SFAS 115. Under SFAS 115, available-for-sale securities
are required to be carried at their fair value, with unrealized gains and
losses, net of income taxes, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) in our statement of changes in shareholders' equity and comprehensive
income. The fair values of our investments in marketable securities are
determined based on market quotations.
The tables below show certain summarized information related to our investments
which are adjusted to their fair value at March 31:
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized
2000 Cost gains losses Fair Value
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Investment in Qwest .... $3,500 $ 55 $ -- $ 3,555
Other investments ...... 208 212 -- 420
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Total .............. $3,708 $ 267 $ -- $ 3,975
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Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized
2001 Cost gains losses Fair Value
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Investment in Qwest .... $2,197 $-- $ 567 $ 1,630
Other investments ...... 480 18 94 404
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Total .............. $2,677 $ 18 $ 661 $ 2,034
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Note K - Summary Financial Information for Equity Investees
The following table displays the summary combined financial information of our
equity method businesses. These amounts are shown on a 100-percent basis.
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,
2000 2001
Revenues .......................................... $1,499 $4,411
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Operating income ................................... $ 111 $ 471
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Net income ......................................... $ 38 $ 118
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Note L- Debt Issuance
In February 2000 we issued $2 billion of long-term debt, consisting of $1
billion of Ten-year, 7 3/4% Notes and $1 billion of Thirty-year, 7 7/8%
Debentures. We received total proceeds of $1,974, which were used to retire
commercial paper.
In April 2001 we issued additional debt - see note P.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note M - Contingencies
Litigation Matters
Reciprocal compensation
Following the enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, our telephone
company subsidiary, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. (BST), and various
competitive local exchange carriers entered into interconnection agreements
providing for, among other things, the payment of reciprocal compensation for
local calls initiated by the customers of one carrier that are completed on the
network of the other carrier. Numerous competitive local carriers have claimed
entitlement from BST for compensation associated with dial-up calls originating
on BST's network and connecting with Internet service providers served by the
competitive local carriers' networks. BST has maintained that dial-up calls to
Internet service providers are not local calls for which terminating
compensation is due under the interconnection agreements; however, the courts
and state regulatory commissions in BST's operating territory that have
considered the matter have, in most cases, ruled that BST is responsible for
paying reciprocal compensation on these calls. At March 31, 2001, the exposure
related to unrecorded amounts withheld from competitive local carriers was
approximately $350, including accrued interest. We have commenced
discussions with several competitive local carriers concerning settlement of
some claims, and agreements have been reached in certain circumstances.
On April 27, 2001, the FCC released an Order on Remand and Report and Order
addressing the issue of compensation for ISP traffic. In its Order, the FCC
acknowledged that dial-up calls to Internet service providers are not local
calls, but instead are "information access" traffic exempt from the reciprocal
compensation provisions of the 1996 Act. The FCC has implemented a three-year
interim period during which local carriers will pay inter-carrier compensation
for such calls in decreasing increments. After the three-year interim period,
the new rules on inter-carrier compensation to be adopted in connection with the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking referred to above are expected to be in effect. If
no rules have been adopted by that time, the inter-carrier compensation in
effect at the end of the third year would remain in effect.
Other reciprocal compensation issues
In a related matter, a competitive local carrier has claimed terminating
compensation of approximately $165 for service arrangements that we did not
believe involved "traffic" under our interconnection agreements. We filed a
complaint with the state regulatory commission asking that agency to declare
that we did not owe reciprocal compensation for these arrangements. In March
2000, the state commission ruled in our favor finding that compensation was not
owed to the competitive local carrier. This matter is currently on appeal.
Compliance Matters
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
In July 2000, the SEC began a formal investigation of whether we and others may
have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The SEC has subpoenaed
documents relating to the activities of our foreign subsidiaries, and we have
produced responsive documents. Prior to the commencement of the SEC's formal
investigation, we had engaged outside counsel to investigate an FCPA matter
relating to the activities of one of our foreign subsidiaries in Latin America,
and outside counsel concluded that those activities did not violate the Act.
Thereafter and independent of these developments, our internal auditors, in the
ordinary course of conducting compliance reviews, identified issues concerning
accounting entries made by another of our Latin American subsidiaries. We have
informed the SEC as to this matter, and the SEC has expanded its investigation
to encompass it. Our internal investigation of the FCPA compliance of our
foreign subsidiaries is continuing. We are cooperating with the SEC in its
investigation, but we cannot predict the duration or the outcome of the SEC's
investigation or whether the scope of the investigation will be expanded beyond
the matters currently identified.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note M - Contingencies (continued)
Regulatory matters
Beginning in 1996, we operated under a price regulation plan approved by the
South Carolina Public Service Commission under existing state laws. In April
1999, however, the South Carolina Supreme Court invalidated this price
regulation plan. In July 1999, we elected to be regulated under a new state
statute, adopted subsequent to the Commission's approval of the earlier plan.
The new statute allows telephone companies in South Carolina to operate under
price regulation without obtaining approval from the Commission. The election
became effective during August 1999. The South Carolina Consumer Advocate
petitioned the Commission seeking review of the level of our earnings during the
1996-1998 period when we operated under the subsequently invalidated price
regulation plan. The Commission voted to dismiss the petition in November 1999
and issued orders confirming the vote in February and June of 2000. In July
2000, the Consumer Advocate appealed the Commission's dismissal of the petition.
CWA Agreement
Our collective bargaining agreements with the Communications Workers of America
(CWA) are scheduled to expire on August 4, 2001. Negotiations with the CWA over
the terms of new agreements are expected to begin in early June 2001. The
outcome of these negotiations cannot be determined at this time.
Other Claims
We are subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of business involving
allegations of personal injury, breach of contract, anti-competitive conduct,
employment law issues, regulatory matters and other actions. BST is also subject
to claims attributable to pre-divestiture events involving environmental
liabilities, rates, taxes, contracts and torts. Certain contingent liabilities
for pre-divestiture events are shared with AT&T Corp. While complete assurance
cannot be given as to the outcome of any legal claims, we believe that any
financial impact would not be material to our results of operations, financial
position or cash flows.
Note N - Tracking Stock
In December 2000, our shareholders approved amendments to our charter that will
permit us to issue our common stock in series, and our Board of Directors
intends to initially designate two series: Latin America group stock, intended
to reflect the separate performance of our Latin American businesses, and BLS
group stock, intended to reflect the separate performance of all of our other
businesses.
We plan a public offering of shares of Latin America group stock to finance our
expansion in Latin America. At the time of a public offering, a number of shares
of Latin America group stock will be reserved for the BLS group or for issuance
to the holders of BLS group stock. We expect that we would distribute, as a
dividend to the holders of BLS group stock, the reserved shares of Latin America
group stock within six to 12 months following the public offering.
Our plans to create, issue and distribute Latin America group stock are subject
to a number of conditions, including market conditions and other factors. The
implementation and timing of these transactions are uncertain.
Note O - Subsidiary Financial Information
We have fully and unconditionally guaranteed all of the outstanding debt
securities of BST that are subject to the reporting requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. BST is a 100% owned
subsidiary of BellSouth. In accordance with SEC rules, BST is no longer subject
to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and we are
providing the following condensed consolidating financial information.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note O - Subsidiary Financial Information (Continued)
BST is listed separately because it has debt securities, registered with the
SEC, that we have guaranteed. All other operating subsidiaries that do not have
registered securities guaranteed by us are presented in the Other column. The
Parent column is comprised of headquarters entities which provide, among other
services, executive management, administrative support and financial management
to operating subsidiaries. The Adjustments column includes the necessary amounts
to eliminate the intercompany balances and transactions between BST, Other and
Parent to reconcile to our consolidated financial information.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2000
BST Other Parent Adjustments Total
Total operating revenues $ 4,467 $ 2,213 $ 380 $ (620) $ 6,440
Total operating expenses 3,159 2,110 184 (636) 4,817
Operating income 1,308 103 196 16 1,623
Interest expense 161 64 175 (94) 306
Net earnings (losses) of
equity affiliates 4 117 1,245 (1,235) 131
Other income, net 2 13 182 (114) 83
Income before income taxes 1,153 169 1,448 (1,239) 1,531
Provision for income taxes 436 31 59 4 530
Net income $ 717 $ 138 $ 1,389 $ (1,243) $ 1,001
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2001
BST Other Parent Adjustments Total
Total operating revenues $ 4,575 $ 1,576 $ 544 $ (776) $ 5,919
Total operating expenses 3,216 1,402 480 (780) 4,318
Operating income 1,359 174 64 4 1,601
Interest expense 167 89 188 (84) 360
Net earnings (losses) of
equity affiliates 4 77 1,156 (1,153) 84
Other income, net 8 63 100 (89) 82
Income before income taxes 1,204 225 1,132 (1,154) 1,407
Provision for (benefit from)
income taxes 439 138 (62) 1 516
Net income $ 765 $ 87 $ 1,194 $ (1,155) $ 891
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note O - Subsidiary Financial Information (Continued)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2000
Adjust-
BST Other Parent ments Total
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 62 $ 999 $ - $ - $ 1,061
Accounts receivable, net 3,195 2,162 5,522 (5,722) 5,157
Other current assets 271 837 184 (104) 1,188
Total current assets 3,528 3,998 5,706 (5,826) 7,406
Investments and advances 322 7,505 10,592 (7,409) 11,010
Property, plant and equipment, net 21,277 2,518 362 - 24,157
Deferred charges and other assets 3,868 219 186 (93) 4,180
Intangible assets, net 692 3,291 189 - 4,172
Total assets $29,687 $ 17,531 $ 17,035 $ (13,328) $50,925
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Debt maturing within one year $ 1,830 $ 1,724 $ 8,791 $ (4,776) $ 7,569
Other current liabilities 3,514 4,054 1,105 (2,972) 5,701
Total current liablities 5,344 5,778 9,896 (7,748) 13,270
Long-term debt 7,641 1,594 8,139 (4,911) 12,463
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deferred income taxes 2,306 1,271 3 - 3,580
Other noncurrent liabilities 3,209 1,316 321 (146) 4,700
Total noncurrent liabilities 5,515 2,587 324 (146) 8,280
Shareholders' equity: 11,187 7,572 (1,324) (523) 16,912
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $29,687 $ 17,531 $ 17,035 $ (13,328) $50,925
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note O - Subsidiary Financial Information (Continued)
March 31, 2001
Adjust-
BST Other Parent ments Total
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 83 $ 453 $ 127 $ 49 $ 712
Accounts receivable, net 3,100 2,150 3,169 (3,390) 5,029
Other current assets 517 948 345 (236) 1,574
Total current assets 3,700 3,551 3,641 (3,577) 7,315
Investments and advances 310 5,606 7,197 (3,144) 9,969
Property, plant and equipment,
net 21,620 2,556 428 - 24,604
Deferred charges and
other assets 4,159 218 342 (274) 4,445
Intangible assets, net 822 3,269 155 34 4,280
Total assets $ 30,611 $ 15,200 $ 11,763 $ (6,961) $ 50,613
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Debt maturing within
one year $ 2,213 $ 778 $ 6,070 $ (2,811) $ 6,250
Other current liabilities 3,629 1,758 954 (755) 5,586
Total current liablities 5,842 2,536 7,024 (3,566) 11,836
Long-term debt 7,642 2,277 5,743 (2,587) 13,075
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deferred income taxes 2,398 1,287 - (169) 3,516
Other noncurrent liabilities 3,270 1,332 353 (162) 4,793
Total noncurrent liabilities 5,668 2,619 353 (331) 8,309
Shareholders' equity: 11,459 7,768 (1,357) (477) 17,393
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $30,611 $15,200 $ 11,763 $ (6,961) $ 50,613
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars In Millions)
Note O - Subsidiary Financial Information (Continued)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2000
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BST Other Parent Adjustments Total
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Cash flows from operating
activities $1,975 $285 $ 192 $(102) $2,350
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Cash flows from investing
activities (1,154) (349) 448 (501) (1,556)
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Cash flows from financing
activities (625) 79 (984) 603 (927)
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Net increase (decrease)
in cash $ 196 $ 15 $(344) $ - $ (133)
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BST Other Parent Adjustments Total
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Cash flows from operating
activities $1,560 $ 24 $42 $ (22) $1,604
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Cash flows from investing
activities (1,410) (191) (1,438) 2,099 (940)
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Cash flows from financing
activities (129) 1 1,192 (2,077) (1,013)
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Net increase (decrease) in
cash $ 21 $ (166) $(204) $ - $ (349)
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Note P - Subsequent events
In April 2001, we privately sold $1 billion of 20-year annual put reset
securities. The notes will bear interest at 4.287 percent until April 2002, at
which time the interest rate will be reset if certain investment banks holding
call options exercise their options and remarket the notes. If the banks do not
exercise their call options on that date, we will be required to redeem the
notes at par. The proceeds will be used to pay down short-term borrowings.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
For a more complete understanding of our industry, the drivers of our business
and our current period results, you should read the following Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in
conjunction with our latest annual report on Form 10-K.
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Consolidated Results of Operations
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Key financial and operating data for first quarter 2000 and 2001 are as follows.
All references to earnings per share are on a diluted basis:
First Quarter %
2000 2001 Change
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Results of operations:
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Operating revenues $6,440 $5,919 (8.1)
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Operating expenses 4,817 4,318 (10.4)
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Operating income 1,623 1,601 (1.4)
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Interest expense 306 360 17.6
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Net earnings (losses)
of equity affiliates 131 84 (35.9)
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Other income, net 83 82 (1.2)
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Provision for income taxes 530 516 (2.6)
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Net income $1,001 $ 891 (11.0)
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As Reported:
Net income $1,001 $ 891 (11.0)
Earnings per share $ 0.53 $0.47 (11.3)
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Normalized:
Net income $ 981 $ 975 (0.6)
Earnings per share $ 0.52 $0.52 --
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Cash flow data:
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Cash provided by
operating activities $2,350 $1,604 (31.7)
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Cash used for
investing activities $(1,556) $(940) 39.6
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Cash used for
financing activities $ (927) $(1,013) (9.3)
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Other:
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Effective tax rate 34.6% 36.7% +210bps
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Average debt balances:
Short-term debt $6,817 $ 6,523 (4.3)
Long-term debt $9,909 $12,963 30.8
Total average
debt balance $16,726 $19,486 16.5
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EBITDA(1) $ 2,919 $2,758 (5.5)
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EBITDA margin(2) 45.3% 46.6% +130bps
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(1) EBITDA represents income before net interest expense, income
taxes, depreciation and amortization, severance accrual, net earnings
(losses) of equity affiliates and other income, net. We present EBITDA
because it is a widely accepted financial indicator used by certain
investors and analysts to analyze and compare companies on the basis of
operating performance and because we believe that EBITDA is an additional
meaningful measure of performance and liquidity. EBITDA does not
represent cash flows for the period, nor is it an alternative to
operating income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. You
should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for measures of
performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The items excluded from the calculation of EBITDA are
significant components in understanding and assessing our financial
performance. Our computation of EBITDA may not be comparable to the
computation of similarly titled measures of other companies. EBITDA does
not represent funds available for discretionary uses.
(2) EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by operating revenues.
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Overview of consolidated results of operations
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On a comparative basis, our results reflect the effects of the contribution of
our former domestic wireless operations to Cingular in fourth quarter 2000, and
our acquisition of operations in Colombia in July 2000.
Normalized results for first quarter 2000 exclude the impacts of:
o Income related to the restructuring of our ownership interest
in the German wireless operator, E-Plus, which increased net income by
$68, or $0.04 per share.
o Expense recorded as a result of our previously announced plan
to reduce our domestic general and administrative staff, which reduced
net income by $48, or $0.03 per share.
Normalized results for first quarter 2001 exclude the impacts of:
o Loss recorded as a result of selling 22.2 million shares of
Qwest common stock. We received total proceeds of $1,000 and recognized
a loss of $50, or $32 after tax, or $0.02 per share.
o Expense recorded for changes in post retirement medical
benefit obligations, which reduced net income by $47, or $0.02 per
share.
o Losses incurred as we exit our wireless video entertainment business,
which reduced net income by $5.
Events Affecting Comparability
Formation of Cingular Wireless
In October 2000, we contributed our domestic wireless voice and data operations
to a joint venture with SBC Communications and formed Cingular Wireless
(Cingular). We own an approximate 40% stake in Cingular, and share joint control
with SBC. Accordingly, we account for our share of Cingular's results using the
equity method. Prior to October 2000, we consolidated the revenues and expenses
of these operations. As a result of this change, our first quarter 2000 results
include the revenues and expenses attributable to our former domestic wireless
operations and our first quarter 2001 results include equity in earnings
attributable to Cingular.
Operating Revenues
Our reported operating revenues decreased $521 in first quarter 2001 compared to
first quarter 2000. These changes reflect:
o A decrease of $867 from our domestic wireless operations due
to the contribution of our domestic wireless operations to Cingular, as
explained above.
o Increases in our communications group of $152 driven by
strong growth in digital and data revenues, wholesale revenues, and by
the company's marketing of calling features. These increases were
offset by declines in basic service revenues, reflecting competition
and a slowing economy. Also impacting revenues was the decline in our
public payphone business.
o Higher revenues from our Latin America group of $95, or 14%,
driven by the acquisition of Colombia in June 2000, as well as
expansion in existing markets. We added approximately 2.7 million
customers quarter over quarter, with 1.1 million of those coming from
the acquisition and subsequent expansion of Colombia. Partially
offsetting the impacts of customer growth is declining monthly revenue
per customer resulting from increased penetration of cellular service
into the mass-consumer market and exchange rate declines in some
countries.
o Higher revenues from our domestic advertising and publishing group of
$85, or 24.4%, driven by timing of book publications.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses decreased $499 in first quarter 2001 compared to first
quarter 2000. Operating expenses for first quarter 2000 include a $78 severance
accrual related to a plan to reduce our domestic general and administrative
staff. Operating expenses for first quarter 2001 were impacted by expense for
postretirement medical benefits which increased expenses by $72. The
remaining decrease of $493 reflects:
o A decrease of $432 in operational and support expenses. Included
in this change was a $649 decrease attributable to the domestic wireless
operations which were contributed to Cingular. Offsetting this decrease
were expenses in the Latin America group due primarily to the addition of
the Colombian wireless properties and expenses in the communications group
driven by our accelerated DSL growth initiative and customer service
initiatives.
o A decrease of $61 in depreciation and amortization due primarily
to $167 of expense recorded by our former domestic wireless operations in
2000. The decrease was offset by increases at the communications group and
Latin America group due to additions of property, plant, equipment and
software to support expansion of our domestic wireline communications and
Latin American wireless networks and amortization of intangibles relating
to our acquisition of Colombia.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased 17.6% in first quarter 2001 as compared to first
quarter 2000. Higher interest expense is attributed to higher average debt
balances driven by debt related to Colombia, and the buyout of our partners in
our Carolina PCS operations.
Net Earnings (Losses) of Equity Affiliates
Earnings from our unconsolidated businesses decreased $47. The first quarter
2000 period results include $68 in income related to the restructuring of our
ownership interest in our German wireless operations. First quarter 2001
included $143 in income related to our equity investment in Cingular. These
results are addressed in the discussions for the domestic wireless, Latin
America group and all other segments.
Other Income, net
Other income, net includes interest income, gains/losses on disposition of
assets, foreign currency gains/losses and miscellaneous nonoperating income.
Other income, net remained relatively flat quarter over quarter.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes decreased $14. Our effective tax rate increased
from 34.6% in first quarter 2000 to 36.7% in first quarter 2001. The increase in
the effective tax rate is due primarily to the one-time gain related to the
restructuring of E-Plus in first quarter 2000.
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Results by Segment
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Effective first quarter 2001, we have recast our segments to align with our
current management reporting structure. The prior period segment information
shown has been restated to conform with this new structure.
We have four reportable operating segments: (1) Communications group; (2)
Domestic wireless; (3) Latin America; and (4) Domestic advertising and
publishing. We have included the operations of all other businesses falling
below the reporting threshold in the "All other" segment. We evaluate the
performance of each business unit based on net income, exclusive of charges for
use of intellectual property and adjustments for special items that may arise.
Special items are transactions or events that are included in reported
consolidated results but are excluded from segment results due to their
nonrecurring or nonoperational nature.
The following discussion highlights our performance in the context of these
segments. For a more complete understanding of our industry, the drivers of our
business, and our current period results, you should read this discussion in
conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, including the related
notes.
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Communications Group
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The communications group includes our core domestic businesses including: All
domestic wireline voice, data, broadband, e-commerce, long distance, Internet
services and advanced voice features. The group provides these services to an
array of customers, including residential, business and wholesale.
First Quarter %
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2000 2001 Change
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Results of Operations
Operating revenues:
Local service $2,828 $2,910 2.9
Network access 1,232 1,237 0.4
Long distance 170 171 0.6
Other communications 348 368 5.7
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Total operating revenues 4,578 4,686 2.4
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Operating expenses:
Operational and support expenses 2,164 2,200 1.7
Depreciation and amortization 911 976 7.1
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Total Operating expenses 3,075 3,176 3.3
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Operating income 1,503 1,510 0.5
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Segment net income $ 832 $ 855 2.8
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Key Indicators
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Access line counts (000's):
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Access lines:
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Residential 17,278 17,192 (0.5)
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Business 8,319 8,464 1.7
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Other 263 242 (8.0)
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Total access lines 25,860 25,898 0.1
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Access line equivalents (1) 19,725 31,252 58.4
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Total equivalent
access lines 45,585 57,150 25.4
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Resold lines and unbundled
network elements (000's) 930 1,408 51.4
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Access minutes of
use (millions) 28,716 27,942 (2.7)
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IntraLATA toll messages
(millions) 136 108 (20.6)
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Internet customers (000's) 753 1,047 39.0
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ADSL customers (000's) 49 303 518.4
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Digital and data services
revenues $776 $1,005 29.5
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Calling feature revenues $515 $567 10.1
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(1) Access line equivalents represent a conversion of non-switched data circuits
to a switched access line basis and is presented for comparability purposes.
Equivalents are calculated by converting high-speed/high-capacity data circuits
to the equivalent of a switched access line based on transport capacity. While
the revenues generated by access line equivalents have a directional
relationship with these counts, growth rates cannot be compared on an equivalent
basis.
Operating Revenues
Local service
The increase in local service revenues of $82 is attributable to strong growth
in digital and data revenues, wholesale revenues, and by our marketing of
calling features. Those increases were offset by a decrease in basic service
revenues reflecting competition, rate reductions and a slowing economy as well
as reduced payphone interconnect revenues at our telephone operations.
Residential access lines declined 0.5% to 17,192, while business access lines
increased 1.7% to 8,464. The core business was effected by a slowing economy, as
well as competitive and technological changes. The technological changes are
manifested in the shifting of customers from wireline to wireless and second
line customers to high-speed access service.
Due to expanding demand for our digital and data services, we ended the first
quarter with over 57 million total equivalent access lines, an increase of 25.4%
since March 31, 2000.
Revenues from optional calling features such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call
Return and voicemail service increased $52, or 10.1%, quarter-over-quarter.
These increases were driven by growth in calling feature usage through our
Complete Choice(R) Package, a one-price bundled offering of over 20 services.
Increased penetration of extended local area calling plans also increased local
service revenues by approximately $26 compared to first quarter 2000.
Network access
Network access revenues remained relatively flat in the first quarter of 2001
when compared to the same 2000 period, increasing $5, or 0.4%. Revenues from
dedicated high-capacity data line offerings grew approximately $122
quarter-over-quarter as Internet service providers and high-capacity users
increased their use of our network. The increase was substantially offset by a
$98 decline in revenues derived from switched access services resulting from a
decrease in access minute-of-use volumes and the impacts of access charge rate
reductions.
Access minutes of use fell 2.7% to 27,942 million in first quarter 2001 from
28,716 million in first quarter 2000. This decrease resulted from: Continued
migration of minutes to dedicated digital and data services offerings which are
fixed-charge based rather than minute-of-use based; competition from competitive
local exchange carriers whose traffic completely bypasses our network; and the
effect of competitive services such as wireless and Internet e-mail. First
quarter 2000 minute-of-use volumes were also positively impacted by the
additional day of activity resulting from the leap year.
Access charge rate reductions negatively impacted these revenues $26 compared to
first quarter 2000. These rate reductions are primarily related to the FCC's
access reform and productivity factor adjustments. The reductions were partially
offset by recoveries of local number portability costs.
Long distance
Long distance revenue for first quarter 2001 remained flat when compared to
first quarter 2000. Growth in revenues from data services, wireless long
distance and resale of long distance services outside of our wireline region was
offset by declines in IntraLATA toll revenues. The decrease in toll revenue is
attributable to a 20.6% decline in toll message volumes resulting from shifts to
extended local calling area plans and from market share loss to other long
distance carriers.
Other communications
Other communications revenue increased 5.7%, driven by growth in wireless
interconnection revenues and offset by a reduction in payphone revenues, as we
begin a transition out of this business that will be completed by December 2002.
Operating Expenses
Operational and support expenses
Operational and support expenses increased $36, or 1.7%, quarter over quarter.
Included in this change were expenses totaling $204 which were primarily
attributable to labor costs to support data and customer service initiatives.
These increases were substantially offset by reductions in reciprocal
compensation expense and income generated as favorable pension plan returns
exceeded expenses from other employee benefits.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $65, or 7.1%, for first quarter
2001 when compared to the same 2000 period. The increases are primarily
attributable to amortization of capitalized software and depreciation resulting
from higher levels of net property, plant and equipment.
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During fourth quarter 2000, we contributed our domestic wireless operations to
Cingular, and we account for our investment in Cingular under the equity method.
For management purposes, however, we evaluate our domestic wireless segment
based on our proportionate share of Cingular's results. Accordingly, the
operating revenues and expenses reported for our domestic wireless segment for
first quarter 2001 reflect 40% of Cingular's total revenues and expenses,
whereas first quarter 2000 reflects the historical results of our wireless
businesses that have been contributed to Cingular.
Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made, where
appropriate, to reflect comparable operating results.
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2000 2001 Change
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Total operating revenues $ 950 $1,310 37.9
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Operating expenses:
Operational and support expenses 726 925 27.4
Depreciation and amortization 167 180 7.8
Total operating expenses 893 1,105 23.7
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Operating income 57 205 259.6
Segment net income $41 $88 114.6
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Customers (a) 5,499 8,477 54.2
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Average monthly revenue per
customer (a) $59 $50 (15.3)
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(a)For first quarter 2000, the amounts shown are for our consolidated
properties and do not include customer data for our unconsolidated
properties. Customer data for the first quarter 2001 is comprised of
BellSouth's 40% share of the managed results of Cingular Wireless.
Operating Revenues
Total operating revenues grew $360, or 37.9%, for first quarter 2001 when
compared to the same 2000 period. This growth is attributable to higher airtime,
access and equipment sales revenues driven by the higher customer base created
by the formation of Cingular. Cingular's revenues increased 14.6% from proforma
first quarter 2000 results, driven by an 18.7% increase in cellular and PCS
customer levels.
We expect competition to continue to intensify and pressure pricing in our
markets. We believe this will further stimulate customer growth and demand and
continue to increase usage as the overall market is expanded.
Operating Expenses
Operational and support expenses
Operational and support expenses increased $199, or 27.4%, during first quarter
2001 when compared to the same 2000 period. This increase was also attributable
to the change in operations between periods. Cingular's expenses increased 19.5%
over proforma first quarter 2000 results, impacted by higher levels of gross
subscriber additions, higher cash expenses for marketing and advertising related
to Cingular's national branding campaign, and merger and integration related
expenses.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization increased $13, or 7.8%, to $180 during first
quarter 2001 compared to the same 2000 period due primarily to higher levels of
property, plant and equipment as a result of the formation of Cingular.
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Latin America Group
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The Latin America group is comprised principally of our investments in wireless
businesses in eleven countries in Latin America. Consolidated operations include
our businesses in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru and
Venezuela. All other businesses are accounted for under the equity method, and
accordingly their results are reported as Net earnings (losses) of equity
affiliates.
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2000 2001 Change
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Total operating revenues $695 $782 12.5
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Operating expenses:
Operational and support expenses 581 630 8.4
Depreciation and amortization 126 154 22.2
Total operating expenses 707 784 10.9
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Operating income (12) (2) 83.3
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Net earnings (losses) of equity
affiliates (6) (42) N/M*
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Segment net income (loss) $(20) $(106) N/M
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Customers (a) 5,096 7,784 52.7
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Average monthly revenue per
customer (a) $40 $28 (30.0)
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* Not Meaningful
(a) The amounts shown are for our consolidated properties and do not include
customer data for our unconsolidated properties.
Operating Revenues
The increase of $87 quarter-over-quarter is primarily due to substantial growth
in the customer bases of our consolidated operations, which collectively have
increased 52.7% since March 31, 2000. Our Colombia operation was the primary
driver of both customer and revenue growth. Revenues were impacted by a delay in
publication of directories by Listel, one of our advertising and publishing
subsidiaries in Brazil. Also partially offsetting the impacts of customer
growth is declining monthly revenue per customer resulting from increased
penetration of cellular service into the mass-consumer market and exchange rate
declines in some countries.
A stronger U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies has had a negative impact on
reported revenues. Absent changes in foreign currency exchange rates, reported
revenues would have increased an additional $36 for the quarter.
Operating Expenses
Operational and support expenses
For the 2001 period, these expenses increased $49 compared to first quarter
2000. These increases are primarily the result of expenses from our new
Colombian wireless operations. Offsetting these increases are declines in
operational and customer acquisition costs due to lower gross customer additions
compared to prior year. Since March 31, 2000, our existing operations have added
approximately 1.6 million customers, and we also added another 1.1 million
customers with the acquisition and growth of Colombia.
Operational and support expenses denominated in local currencies were favorably
impacted by the weakening of foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar. Absent
changes in foreign currency exchange rates, reported operational and support
expenses would have increased an additional $23 for the quarter.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation expense remained relatively flat, increasing $5
quarter-over-quarter primarily due to higher gross depreciable plant resulting
from the continued investment in our wireless network infrastructure, offset by
lower depreciation at Venezuela due to a change in useful lives effective first
quarter 2001. Amortization expense increased $23 quarter-over-quarter as a
result of growth in intangibles related to our purchase of Colombia.
Net Earnings (Losses) of Equity Affiliates
Net earnings (losses) from our international equity affiliates decreased $36 to
$(42) in first quarter 2001. The decline in earnings from our unconsolidated
international businesses is due to lower operating results from our two
principal investments in Brazil. Both of these businesses experienced
significant foreign exchange losses as a result of the weakening of the
Brazilian Real against the U.S. Dollar.
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Our Domestic advertising and publishing segment is comprised of companies in the
U.S. that publish, print, sell advertising in and perform related services
concerning alphabetical and classified telephone directories and electronic
product offerings.
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First Quarter %
2000 2001 Change
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Total operating revenues $353 $437 23.8
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Operating expenses:
Operational and support expenses 191 204 6.8
Depreciation and amortization 7 7 --
Total operating expenses 198 211 6.6
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Operating income 155 226 45.8
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Segment net income $94 $137 45.7
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Operating Results
Revenues increased $84 for first quarter 2001 when compared to the same 2000
period. These increases were driven by timing of book publications as well as
volume growth. Adjusted for these book shifts, external revenues for this
segment would have increased by approximately 4.0% for the quarter.
Operational and support expenses increased $13 for first quarter 2001 when
compared to the same 2000 period. Depreciation and amortization remained flat
between periods.
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First Quarter %
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2000 2001 Change
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Total operating revenues $25 $33 32.0
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Operating expenses 23 27 17.4
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Operating income 2 6 N/M
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Net earnings (losses) of
equity affiliates 23 (20) N/M
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Segment net income (loss) $21 $(17) N/M
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Operating Results
Revenues remained relatively flat, increasing $8 for first quarter 2001 compared
to first quarter 2000. Expenses also remained relatively flat quarter over
quarter with operating expenses increasing $4.
Net earnings (losses) from equity affiliates decreased $43 quarter over quarter
due to higher losses from our equity affiliates in Germany.
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Cash flows from operations are our primary source of funding for capital
requirements of existing operations, debt service and dividends. We also have
ready access to capital markets in the event additional funding is necessary.
While current liabilities exceed current assets, our sources of funds --
primarily from operations and, to the extent necessary, from readily available
external financing arrangements -- are sufficient to meet all current
obligations on a timely basis. We believe that these sources of funds will be
sufficient to meet the needs of our business for the foreseeable future.
Net cash provided by (used for):
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2000 2001 Change
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Operating activities............... $ 2,350 $ 1,604 $ (746) (31.7)%
Investing activities............... $ (1,556) $ (940) $ 616 39.6%
Financing activities............... $ (927) $ (1,013) $ (86) (9.3)%
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Net cash provided by operating activities
The decrease in cash from operations between 2000 and 2001 primarily reflects
working capital expenditures to support our strategic initiatives on data and
Latin American wireless. We also paid $200 related to a contract termination and
$115 related to exiting the wireless entertainment business. First quarter 2000
included operating cash flow of approximately $120 from our former domestic
wireless operations which were contributed to Cingular.
Net cash used in investing activities
During the first three months of 2001, we invested $1.7 billion for capital
expenditures to support our wireline and wireless networks, to promote the
introduction of new products and services and increase operating efficiency and
productivity. Significant investments are also being made to support deployment
of high-speed Internet access and optical fiber-based broadband services.
Included in these expenditures is approximately $207 in costs related to the
purchase and development of internal-use software. Also, during first quarter
2001 we invested approximately $100 into our wireless operations in Brazil and
invested $176 in a loan participation agreement related to our Colombian
operations. The first quarter 2001 investing activities also include the receipt
of $1 billion from the sale of Qwest common stock.
Net cash used in financing activities
During first quarter 2001 we reduced our net commercial paper borrowings
primarily with the proceeds from the sale of Qwest common stock shares. We also
refinanced certain debt at our Colombian operations. During first quarter 2000,
we issued $2 billion of long-term debt. The proceeds of $1,974 from this
issuance were used to retire commercial paper borrowings.
Our debt to total capitalization ratio was 52.6% at March 31, 2001 compared to
54.2% at December 31, 2000. The change is primarily a function of decreases in
short-term debt driven by reductions in commercial paper.
At April 30, 2001, we had shelf registration statements on file with the SEC
under which $2.7 billion of debt securities could be publicly offered.
In April 2001, we privately sold $1 billion of 20-year annual put reset
securities. The notes will bear interest at 4.287 percent until April 2002, at
which time the interest rate will be reset if certain investment banks holding
call options exercise their options and remarket the notes. If the banks do no
exercise their call options at that time, we will be required to redeem the
notes at par. The proceeds will be used to pay down short-term borrowings.
Market Risk
For a complete discussion of our market risks, you should refer to the caption
"Market Risk" in our 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our primary exposure to
market risks relates to unfavorable movements in interest rates and foreign
currency exchange rates. We do not anticipate any significant changes in our
objectives and strategies with respect to managing such exposures.
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Operating Environment and Trends of the Business
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Regulatory Developments
Our future operations and financial results will be substantially influenced by
developments in a number of federal and state regulatory proceedings. Adverse
results in these proceedings could materially affect our revenues, expenses and
ability to compete effectively against other telecommunications carriers.
Federal policies implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have
strongly favored access reform, whereby the historical subsidy for local service
that is contained in network access charges paid by long distance carriers is
moved to end-user charges and/or universal service funds. On April 27, 2001, the
FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that commences a broad inquiry that
will begin a fundamental examination of all forms of inter-carrier
compensation--payments among telecommunications carriers resulting from their
interconnecting networks. In general, there are two broad classes of
intercarrier compensation: (1) reciprocal compensation that applies to local
calls; and (2) access charges that apply to long distance calls. The objective
of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is to examine the existing rules pertaining
to inter-carrier compensation and explore alternative forms of inter-carrier
compensations such as bill and keep where carriers would recover all of their
costs of originating and terminating traffic from their own customers. This
proceeding could lead to permanent changes in the compensation that BellSouth
currently receives from other carriers and its end user customers. In addition,
there are other aspects of access charges and universal service fund
contribution requirements that continue to be considered by the state and
federal regulatory commissions that could result in greater expense levels or
reduced revenues.
The FCC has considerable authority to establish pricing, interconnection and
other policies that had once been considered within the exclusive jurisdiction
of the state public service commissions. We expect the FCC to continue policies
that promote local service competition.
We have petitioned the FCC for permission under the Telecommunications Act of
1996 to offer full long distance services in South Carolina and Louisiana. The
FCC has denied these petitions. In Georgia, outside auditors have issued a final
report on their testing of our operating support systems. Proceedings before the
Georgia Public Service Commission to consider this report as well as our
compliance with long distance requirements are scheduled to be completed in
June 2001. We expect to submit our application to the FCC to offer long
distance service in Georgia shortly thereafter. The Florida Public Service
Commission has also scheduled consideration of long distance issues to be
completed in December. We expect to file an FCC application to offer long
distance service in Florida shortly after the conclusion of this proceeding. We
do not know if the FCC will require further changes in our network
interconnection elements and operating systems before it will approve such
petitions. These changes could result in significant additional expenses and
promote local service competition.
On April 27, 2001, the FCC released an Order on Remand and Report and Order
addressing the issue of compensation for ISP traffic. In its Order, the FCC
acknowledged that dial-up calls to Internet service providers are not local
calls, but instead are "information access" traffic exempt from the reciprocal
compensation provisions of the 1996 Act. The FCC has implemented a three-year
interim period during which local carriers will pay inter-carrier compensation
for such calls in decreasing increments. After the three-year interim period,
the new rules on inter-carrier compensation to be adopted in connection with the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking referred to above are expected to be in effect. If
no rules have been adopted by that time, the inter-carrier compensation in
effect at the end of the third year would remain in effect.
Our intrastate prices are regulated under price regulation plans provided by
statute or approved by state public service commissions. Some plans are subject
to periodic review and may require renewal. The commissions reviewing these
plans may require price reductions and other concessions from us as conditions
to approving these plans.
The Mississippi price regulation plan calls for a review by July 2001, at which
time renewal of the plan will be considered. As a part of the renewal and review
process, the Mississippi Public Service Commission could require substantial
modifications to prices and other terms of the plan.
In January 2001, the Georgia Public Service Commission entered an order adopting
new company performance measures, which will be used as one means to assess our
wholesale service quality to competitive local exchange carriers. In addition,
the Commission adopted an Enforcement Plan. The Enforcement Plan consists of
three tiers. Under tier 1, we will be required to pay remedial sums to
individual competitive local exchange carriers if we fail to meet certain
performance criteria set by the Commission. Under tier 2, we will pay additional
sums directly to the State Treasury for failing to meet certain performance
metrics. Under tier 3, if we fail to meet certain performance criteria, then we
will suspend additional marketing and sales of long distance services allowed by
the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Our annual liability under the Plan will be
capped at 44% of net revenues in Georgia. The decision also adopts other
remedial measures for the filing of late or incomplete performance reports, and
a market penetration adjustment for new and advanced services, which increases
the amount of the payments where low volumes of advanced or nascent services are
involved. The Enforcement Plan went into effect on March 1, 2001.
In February 2001, the Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to adopt new
company performance measures, in addition to existing measures, which will be
used as one means to assess our wholesale service quality to competitive local
exchange carriers. In addition, the Commission adopted an Enforcement Plan. The
Enforcement Plan consists of three tiers. Under tier 1, we will be required to
pay remedial sums to individual competitive local exchange carriers if we fail
to meet certain performance criteria set by the Commission. Under tier 2, we
will pay additional sums directly to the State Treasury for failing to meet
certain performance metrics. Under tier 3, if we fail to meet certain
performance criteria, then the Louisiana Public Service Commission may initiate
a proceeding to determine whether to recommend to the FCC suspension of our
marketing and sales of long distance services allowed by the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Our annual liability under the Plan will be capped at $59 in
Louisiana. The decision also adopts other remedial measures for the filing of
late or incomplete performance reports, and a market penetration adjustment for
new and advanced services, which increases the amount of the payments where low
volumes of advanced or nascent services are involved. The Enforcement Plan will
go into effect within 45 days of issuance of a written order.
In 2000, the Florida Public Service Commission commenced a proceeding to
determine whether we violated certain Commission rules regarding service
quality. Hearings are scheduled for July 2001. Also in 2000, the Commission
adopted a staff recommendation that our change in 1999 from a late charge based
on a percentage of the amounts overdue to a flat rate fee plus an interest
charge violated the Florida price regulation statute and voted that certain
monies should be refunded. We protested the decision and the Commission should
issue a decision in mid-2001.
We are involved in numerous legal proceedings associated with state and federal
regulatory matters, the disposition of which could materially impact our
operating results and prospects. See note M to our consolidated interim
financial statements.
International Operations
Our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. However, most of our revenues are
generated in the currencies of the countries in which we operate. In addition,
many of our operations and equity investees hold U.S. Dollar-denominated short-
and long-term debt. The currencies of many Latin American countries have
experienced substantial volatility and depreciation in the past. Declines in the
value of the local currencies in which we are paid relative to the U.S. Dollar
will cause revenues in U.S. Dollar terms to decrease and dollar-denominated
liabilities to increase. Where we consider it to be economically feasible, we
attempt to limit our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations by using foreign
currency forward exchange contracts or similar instruments as a vehicle for
hedging; however, a substantial amount of our exposures are unhedged.
The impact of a devaluation or depreciating currency on an entity depends on the
residual effect on the local economy and the ability of an entity to raise
prices and/or reduce expenses. Our ability to raise prices is limited in many
instances by government regulation of tariff rates and competitive constraints.
Due to our constantly changing currency exposure and the potential substantial
volatility of currency exchange rates, we cannot predict the effect of exchange
rate fluctuations on our business.
Economic, social and political conditions in Latin America are, in some
countries, unfavorable and volatile, which may impair our operations. These
conditions could make it difficult for us to continue development of our
business, generate revenues or achieve or sustain profitability. Historically,
recessions and volatility have been primarily caused by: mismanagement of
monetary, exchange rate and/or fiscal policies; currency devaluations;
significant governmental influence over many aspects of local economies;
political and economic instability; unexpected changes in regulatory
requirements; social unrest or violence; slow or negative economic growth;
imposition of trade barriers; and wage and price controls.
Most or all of these factors have occurred at various times in the last two
decades in our core Latin American markets. We have no control over these
matters. Economic conditions in Latin America are generally less attractive than
those in the U.S., and poor social, political and economic conditions may
inhibit use of our services which may adversely impact our business.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See note B to our consolidated interim financial statements.
Item 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See the caption labeled "Market Risk" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
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In addition to historical information, this document contains forward-looking
statements regarding events and financial trends that may affect our future
operating results, financial position and cash flows. These statements are based
on our assumptions and estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties. For
these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking
statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
There are possible developments that could cause our actual results to differ
materially from those forecast or implied in the forward-looking statements. You
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which are current only as of the date of this filing. We disclaim any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
While the below list of cautionary statements is not exhaustive, some factors
that could affect future operating results, financial position and cash flows
and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements are:
o a change in economic conditions in domestic or international markets where
we operate or have material investments which would affect demand for our
services;
o significant deterioration in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar
in foreign countries in which we operate;
o changes in U.S. or foreign laws or regulations, or in their
interpretations, which could result in the loss, or reduction in value, of
our licenses, concessions or markets, or in an increase in competition,
compliance costs or capital expenditures;
o a decrease in the growth rate of demand for the services which we offer;
o the intensity of competitive activity and its resulting impact on pricing
strategies and new product offerings;
o protracted delay in our entry into the interLATA long distance market;
o higher than anticipated start-up costs or significant up-front investments
associated with new business initiatives;
o unanticipated higher capital spending from, or delays in, the deployment of
new technologies; and
o the impact of the wireless joint venture with SBC Communications, known as
Cingular Wireless, including marketing and product development efforts and
financial capacity.
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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number
4a No instrument which defines the rights of holders
of our long- and intermediate-term debt is filed herewith
pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A). Pursuant
to this regulation, we agree to furnish a copy of any such
instrument to the SEC upon request.
10l-1 BellSouth Corporation Director's Compensation
Deferral Plan as Amended and Restated Effective May 1, 2001.
10v-2 Form of BellSouth Corporation Stock Plan Performance Share
Award Agreement.
10v-3 Form of BellSouth Corporation Stock Plan Restricted Shares
Award Agreement.
10v-4 Form of Incremental Stock Option Agreement Terms and
Conditions.
10v-5 Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement Terms and
Conditions.
11 Computation of Earnings Per Common Share.
12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
99 Historical Data for Operating Segments.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
Date of Event Subject
January 22, 2001 BellSouth 4Q00 Earnings Release
March 22, 2001 Discussion of 2001 Guidance
March 26, 2001 Adoption of New Business Segments
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.
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
By /s/ W. Patrick Shannon
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W. PATRICK SHANNON
Vice President - Finance and
Supply Chain Management
(Principal Accounting Officer)
May 4, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
10l-1 BellSouth Corporation Director's Compensation
Deferral Plan as Amended and Restated Effective May 1, 2001.
10v-2 Form of BellSouth Corporation Stock Plan Performance Share
Award Agreement.
10v-3 Form of BellSouth Corporation Stock Plan Restricted Shares
Award Agreement.
10v-4 Form of Incremental Stock Option Agreement Terms and
Conditions.
10v-5 Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement Terms and
Conditions.
11 Computation of Earnings Per Common Share.
12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
99 Historical Data for Operating Segments.