EXHIBIT 99.1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Management's Report
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of United States
Steel Corporation are the responsibility of and have been prepared by
91制片厂 Corporation in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. They
necessarily include some amounts that are based on best judgments and
estimates. The 91制片厂 Corporation financial information
displayed in other sections of this report is consistent with these
financial statements.
91制片厂 Corporation seeks to assure the objectivity
and integrity of its financial records by careful selection of its
managers, by organizational arrangements that provide an appropriate
division of responsibility and by communications programs aimed at
assuring that its policies and methods are understood throughout the
organization.
91制片厂 Corporation has a comprehensive formalized
system of internal accounting controls designed to provide reasonable
assurance that assets are safeguarded and that financial records are
reliable. Appropriate management monitors the system for compliance,
and the internal auditors independently measure its effectiveness and
recommend possible improvements thereto. In addition, as part of their
audit of the financial statements, 91制片厂 Corporation's
independent accountants review and test the internal accounting
controls selectively to establish a basis of reliance thereon in
determining the nature, extent and timing of audit tests to be
applied.
The Board of Directors pursues its oversight role in the area of
financial reporting and internal accounting control through its Audit
Committee. This Committee, composed solely of nonmanagement directors,
regularly meets (jointly and separately) with the independent
accountants, management and internal auditors to monitor the proper
discharge by each of their responsibilities relative to internal
accounting controls and the Corporation's financial statements.
Thomas J. Usher John P. Surma Gretchen R. Haggerty
Chairman, Board of Directors, Vice Chairman & Senior Vice President &
Chief Executive Officer & President Chief Financial Officer Controller
Report of Independent Accountants
To the Stockholders of 91制片厂 Corporation:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of 91制片厂 Corporation and its subsidiaries at
December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements
are the responsibility of 91制片厂 Corporation's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of
these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
February 15, 2002
Statement of Operations
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Revenues and other income:
Revenues $ 6,286 $ 6,090 $ 5,536
Income (loss) from investees 64 (8) (89)
Net gains on disposal of assets 22 46 21
Other income 3 4 2
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Total revenues and other income 6,375 6,132 5,470
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues (excludes items shown below) 6,091 5,656 5,084
Selling, general and administrative expenses (credits) (Note 12) 92 (223) (283)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 344 360 304
Taxes other than income taxes 253 235 215
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Total costs and expenses 6,780 6,028 5,320
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Income (loss) from operations (405) 104 150
Net interest and other financial costs (Note 7) 141 105 74
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Income (loss) before income taxes and extraordinary losses (546) (1) 76
Provision (credit) for income taxes (Note 14) (328) 20 25
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Income (loss) before extraordinary losses (218) (21) 51
Extraordinary losses (Note 6) - - 7
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Net income (loss) $ (218) $ (21) $ 44
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Income Per Common Share (Note 20)
2001 2000 1999
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Basic and diluted:
Income (loss) before extraordinary losses $ (2.45) $ (.24) $ .57
Extraordinary losses - - .08
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Net income (loss) $ (2.45) $ (.24) $ .49
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Balance Sheet
(Dollars in millions) December 31 2001 2000
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 147 $ 219
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts
of $165 and $57 (Note 22) 802 625
Receivables subject to a security interest (Note 11) - 350
Receivables from Marathon (Note 15) 28 366
Inventories (Note 13) 870 946
Deferred income tax benefits (Note 14) 216 201
Other current assets 10 10
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Total current assets 2,073 2,717
Investments and long-term receivables,
less valuation allowance of $75 and $38 (Note 16) 346 439
Long-term receivables from Marathon (Note 15) 8 97
Property, plant and equipment - net (Note 23) 3,084 2,739
Prepaid pensions (Note 12) 2,745 2,672
Other noncurrent assets 81 47
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Total assets $ 8,337 $ 8,711
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Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $ - $ 70
Accounts payable 638 755
Accounts payable to Marathon (Note 15) 54 5
Payroll and benefits payable 239 202
Accrued taxes 248 173
Accrued interest 48 47
Long-term debt due within one year (Note 11) 32 139
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Total current liabilities 1,259 1,391
Long-term debt (Note 11) 1,434 2,236
Deferred income taxes (Note 14) 732 666
Employee benefits (Note 12) 2,008 1,767
Deferred credits and other liabilities 398 483
Preferred stock of Marathon subsidiary (Note 18) - 66
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred
securities of a subsidiary trust holding solely junior
subordinated convertible debentures of Marathon (Note 18) - 183
Contingencies and Commitments (Note 26) - -
Stockholders' Equity (Details on page 5)
Marathon net investment - 1,952
Common stock -
Issued - 89,197,740 shares (par value $1 per share,
authorized 200,000,000 shares) 89 -
Additional paid-in capital 2,475 -
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (49) (30)
Deferred compensation (9) (3)
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Total stockholders' equity 2,506 1,919
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,337 $ 8,711
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statement of Cash Flows
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (218) $ (21) $ 44
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided
from (used in) operating activities:
Extraordinary losses - - 7
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 344 360 304
Pensions and other postretirement benefits (57) (847) (256)
Deferred income taxes 18 389 107
Net gains on disposal of assets (22) (46) (21)
(Income) loss from equity investees (64) 8 89
Changes in:
Current receivables
- sold (repurchased) - - (320)
- operating turnover 116 (43) (146)
- income taxes 336 (267) (97)
- provision for doubtful accounts 108 47 1
Inventories 104 (63) (14)
Current accounts payable and accrued expenses (87) (262) 239
All other - net 91 118 (17)
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Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities 669 (627) (80)
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Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (287) (244) (287)
Acquisition of U. S. Steel Kosice, net of cash acquired in 2000 of $59 (14) (10) -
Disposal of assets 44 21 10
Restricted cash - withdrawals 5 2 15
- deposits (4) (2) (17)
Investees - investments (3) (35) (15)
- loans and advances (3) (10) -
- return of capital 13 - -
All other - net 10 8 -
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Net cash used in investing activities (239) (270) (294)
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Financing activities:
Net change in attributed portion of Marathon consolidated
debt and other financings (74) 1,208 147
Specifically attributed debt:
Borrowings - - 350
Repayments (370) (6) (11)
Preferred stock repurchased - (12) (2)
Dividends paid (57) (97) (97)
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Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities (501) 1,093 387
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1) 1 -
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (72) 197 13
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 219 22 9
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 147 $ 219 $ 22
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Cash provided from (used in) operating activities included:
Interest and other financial costs paid
(net of amount capitalized) $ (182) $ (71) $ (77)
Income taxes refunded from (paid to) taxing authorities 9 (10) 5
Income tax settlements received from (paid to) Marathon 819 91 (2)
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See Note 9, for supplemental cash flow information.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Statement of Stockholders' Equity
Dollars in millions Shares in thousands
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(In millions, except per share data) 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
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Common stock:
Balance at beginning of year $ - $ - $ - - - -
Issued in Separation 89 - - 89,198 - -
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Balance at end of year $ 89 $ - $ - 89,198 - -
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Additional paid-in capital:
Balance at beginning of year $ - $ - $ -
Common stock issued in Separation 2,475 - -
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Balance at end of year $ 2,475 $ - $ -
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Comprehensive Income
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2001 2000 1999
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Marathon net investment (Note 1):
Balance at beginning of year $ 1,952 $ 2,076 $ 2,129
Net income (loss) (218) (21) 44 $ (218) $ (21) $ 44
Repurchase of 6.50% preferred stock - (12) (2)
Common stock issued 8 6 2
Dividends on preferred stock (8) (8) (9)
Dividends on common stock
(per share $.55 in 2001 and
$1.00 in 2000 and 1999) (49) (89) (88)
Excess redemption value over
carrying value of preferred securities (14) - -
Preferred stock retained by Marathon
in Separation (120) - -
Capital contributions by Marathon (Note 2) 1,013 - -
Transfer to common stockholders'
equity at Separation (2,564) - -
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Balance at end of year $ - $ 1,952 $ 2,076
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Deferred compensation:
Balance at beginning of year $ (3) $ - $ (1)
Changes during year, net of taxes (6) (3) 1
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Balance at end of year $ (9) $ (3) $ -
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Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss):
Minimum pension liability adjustments (Note 12):
Balance at beginning of year $ (4) $ (7) $ (27)
Changes during year, net of taxes/(a)/ (16) 3 20 (16) 3 20
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Balance at end of year (20) (4) (7)
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Foreign currency translation
adjustments:
Balance at beginning of year $ (26) $ (13) $ (8)
Changes during year, net of taxes/(a)/ (3) (13) (5) (3) (13) (5)
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Balance at end of year (29) (26) (13)
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Total accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) $ (49) $ (30) $ (20)
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Total comprehensive income (loss) $ (237) $ (31) $ 59
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Total stockholders' equity $ 2,506 $ 1,919 $ 2,056
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/(a)/Related income tax provision (credit):
Minimum pension liability adjustment $ 9 $ (1) $ (11)
Foreign currency translation adjustments - (5) 3
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation
91制片厂 Corporation (91制片厂)
owns and operates the former steel businesses of USX
Corporation, now named and referred to herein as
Marathon Oil Corporation (Marathon). 91制片厂
is engaged in the production, sale and transportation of
steel mill products, coke, taconite pellets, and coal;
the management of mineral resources; real estate
development; and engineering and consulting services.
Prior to December 31, 2001, the businesses of
91制片厂 comprised an operating unit of
Marathon. Marathon had two outstanding classes of common
stock: USX-Marathon Group common stock, which was
intended to reflect the performance of Marathon's energy
business, and USX-U. S. Steel Group common stock (Steel
Stock), which was intended to reflect the performance of
Marathon's steel business. As described further in Note
2, on December 31, 2001, 91制片厂 was
capitalized through the issuance of 89.2 million shares
of common stock to holders of Steel Stock in exchange
for all outstanding shares of Steel Stock on a
one-for-one basis.
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of
December 31, 2001, reflects the financial position of
91制片厂 as a separate, stand-alone entity.
The combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2000, and
the combined statements of operations and of cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 2001, represent a carve-out presentation of the
businesses comprising 91制片厂, and are not
intended to be a complete presentation of the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows of United
States Steel on a stand-alone basis. Marathon's net
investment in 91制片厂 represents the
combined net assets of the businesses comprising United
States Steel and is presented in lieu of common
stockholders equity in the combined balance sheet as of
December 31, 2000. The allocations and estimates
included in these combined financial statements are
determined using the methodologies described below:
Financial activities - As a matter of policy, Marathon
historically managed most financial activities on a
centralized, consolidated basis. Transactions related
primarily to invested cash, short-term and long-term
debt (including convertible debt), related net interest
and other financial costs, and preferred stock and
related dividends were attributed to 91制片厂
based upon its cash flows for each of the periods
presented and its initial capital structure. However,
transactions such as leases, certain collateralized
financings, certain indexed debt instruments, financial
activities of consolidated entities which were less than
wholly owned by Marathon, and transactions related to
securities convertible solely into Steel Stock were
specifically attributed to 91制片厂.
Corporate general and administrative costs - Corporate
general and administrative costs were allocated to
91制片厂 based upon utilization or other
methods management believed to be reasonable and which
considered certain measures of business activities, such
as employment, investments and revenues.
Income taxes - The results from the businesses
comprising 91制片厂 were included in the
consolidated federal income tax returns of Marathon
through 2001. The consolidated provision and the related
tax payments or refunds were reflected in United States
Steel's combined financial statements in accordance with
Marathon's tax allocation policy. In general, such
policy provided that the consolidated tax provision and
related tax payments or refunds were allocated to United
States Steel, based principally upon the financial
income, taxable income, credits, preferences and other
amounts directly related to 91制片厂.
For tax provision and settlement purposes, tax
benefits resulting from attributes (principally net
operating losses and various tax credits), which could
not be utilized by 91制片厂 on a separate
return basis but which could be utilized on a
consolidated basis in that year or in a carryback year,
were allocated to 91制片厂 if it generated
the attributes. As a result, the allocated group amounts
of taxes payable or refundable were not necessarily
comparable to those that would have resulted if United
States Steel had filed its own separate tax returns.
In connection with the Separation discussed in Note 2,
91制片厂 and Marathon entered into a tax
sharing agreement, which is discussed in Note 14.
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2. The Separation
On December 31, 2001, in accordance with the Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization approved by the shareholders
of Marathon, Marathon converted each share of Steel
Stock into the right to receive one share of United
States Steel common stock (the Separation).
In connection with the Separation, United States
Steel was required to repay or replace certain
indebtedness and other obligations of Marathon so that
the amount of indebtedness and other obligations for
which 91制片厂 was responsible immediately
following the Separation would be $900 million less than
the net amounts attributed to 91制片厂
immediately prior to the Separation (Value Transfer).
Any difference between the two amounts, adjusted for the
Value Transfer, was to be settled in cash (Cash
Settlement). During the last six months of 2001, United
States Steel completed a number of financings in order
to repay or replace certain indebtedness and other
obligations of Marathon. At December 31, 2001, the net
debt and other obligations of 91制片厂 was
$54 million less than the net debt and other obligations
attributed to 91制片厂, adjusted for the
Value Transfer. As a result, 91制片厂
recorded a $54 million payable to Marathon for the Cash
Settlement. In accordance with the terms of the
Separation, 91制片厂 paid Marathon $54
million, plus applicable interest, on February 6, 2002.
The net assets of 91制片厂 at Separation
were approximately the same as the net assets attributed
to 91制片厂 immediately prior to the
Separation, except for the Value Transfer and the
impacts of certain other transactions directly related
to the Separation. The following table reconciles the
net assets attributed to 91制片厂 immediately
prior to the Separation with the net assets of United
States Steel immediately following the Separation:
(In millions)
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Net assets of 91制片厂 prior to Separation $ 1,551
Value Transfer $ 900
Separation costs funded by Marathon 62
Other Separation adjustments 51
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Increase in net assets related to Separation 1,013
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Net assets of 91制片厂 $ 2,564
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In connection with the Separation, United States
Steel and Marathon entered into the following
Agreements:
Financial Matters Agreement - This agreement establishes
the responsibilities of 91制片厂 and Marathon
relating to certain corporate obligations of Marathon at
the time of Separation as follows:
. The assumption by 91制片厂 of certain
industrial revenue bonds and certain other
financial obligations of Marathon. See Notes 11
and 26 for details.
. Obligations for which Marathon is solely
responsible.
. Obligations of Marathon for which United States
Steel remains contingently liable. See Note 26
for details.
. Obligations of 91制片厂 for which
Marathon remains contingently liable.
Tax Sharing Agreement - See Note 14, for a discussion of
this agreement.
Transition Services Agreement - This agreement provides
that, to the extent that one company or the other is not
able to immediately service its own needs relating to
services formerly managed on a corporate-wide basis,
91制片厂 and Marathon will enter into a
transition services agreement whereby one company will
provide such services to the other to the extent
requested if the providing company is able to do so.
Such agreements will be for a term of up to twelve
months and be on a cost reimbursement basis.
License Agreement - This agreement granted to United
States Steel a non-exclusive license to use the USX name
rights and certain intellectual property with the right
to sublicense.
Insurance Assistance Agreement - This agreement provides
for the division of responsibility for joint insurance
arrangements and the associated payment of insurance
claims and deductibles following the Separation for
claims associated with pre-Separation periods.
For other activities between 91制片厂
and Marathon in 2001 and prior periods, see Note 15.
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3. Summary of Principal Accounting Policies
Principles applied in consolidation - These financial
statements include the accounts of 91制片厂
and its majority-owned subsidiaries.
Investments in entities over which United States
Steel has significant influence are accounted for using
the equity method of accounting and are carried at
91制片厂's share of net assets plus loans and
advances. Differences in the basis of the investment and
the underlying net asset value of the investee, if any,
are amortized into earnings over the remaining useful
life of the associated assets.
Investments in companies whose stock is publicly
traded are carried generally at market value. The
difference between the cost of these investments and
market value is recorded in other comprehensive income
(net of tax). Investments in companies whose stock has
no readily determinable fair value are carried at cost
and are periodically reviewed for impairment.
Income (loss) from investees includes United States
Steel's proportionate share of income (loss) from equity
method investments. Also, gains or losses from changes
in ownership of unconsolidated investees are recognized
in the period of change.
Use of estimates - Generally accepted accounting
principles require management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at year-end and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the year. Significant items
subject to such estimates and assumptions include the
carrying value of property, plant and equipment;
valuation allowances for receivables, inventories and
deferred income tax assets; environmental liabilities;
liabilities for potential tax deficiencies and potential
litigation claims and settlements; and assets and
obligations related to employee benefits. Additionally,
certain estimated liabilities are recorded when
management commits to a plan to close an operating
facility or to exit a business activity. Actual results
could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.
Revenue recognition - Revenues are primarily recognized
when products are shipped or services are provided to
customers, the sales price is fixed and determinable,
collectibility is reasonably assured, and title and
risks of ownership have passed to the buyer. Costs
associated with revenues, including shipping and other
transportation costs, are recorded in cost of revenues.
Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents
include cash on hand and on deposit and investments in
highly liquid debt instruments with maturities generally
of three months or less.
Inventories - Inventories are carried at lower of cost
or market on a worldwide basis. Cost of inventories is
determined primarily under the last-in, first-out (LIFO)
method.
Derivative instruments - 91制片厂 uses
commodity-based and foreign currency derivative
instruments to manage its exposure to price risk.
Futures, forwards, swaps and options are used to reduce
the effects of fluctuations in the purchase price of
natural gas and nonferrous metals and also certain
business transactions denominated in foreign currencies.
91制片厂 has not elected to designate
derivative instruments as qualifying for hedge
accounting treatment. As a result, the changes in fair
value of all derivatives are recognized immediately in
results of operations.
Property, plant and equipment - Depreciation is
primarily computed using a modified straight-line method
based upon estimated lives of assets and production
levels. The modification factors for domestic steel
producing assets range from a minimum of 85% at a
production level below 81% of capability, to a maximum
of 105% for a 100% production level. No modification is
made at the 95% production level, considered the normal
long-range level. For certain equipment related to the
railroad operations, depreciation is computed on the
straight-line method, utilizing a composite or grouped
asset approach, based on estimated lives of the assets.
Depletion of mineral properties is based on rates
which are expected to amortize cost over the estimated
tonnage of minerals to be removed.
91制片厂 evaluates impairment of its
property, plant and equipment on an individual asset
basis or by logical groupings of assets. Assets deemed
to be impaired are written down to their fair value,
including any related goodwill, using discounted future
cash flows and, if available, comparable market values.
When property, plant and equipment depreciated on
an individual basis are sold or otherwise disposed of,
any gains or losses are reflected in income. Gains on
disposal of long-lived assets are recognized when
earned, which is generally at the time of closing. If a
loss on disposal is expected, such losses are recognized
when the assets are reclassified as assets held for
sale. Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and
equipment depreciated on a group basis are credited to
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
with no immediate effect on income.
Major maintenance activities - 91制片厂
incurs planned major maintenance costs primarily for
blast furnace relines. Costs that extend the life of the
asset are separately capitalized in property, plant and
equipment and are amortized over their estimated useful
life, which is generally the period until the next
scheduled reline.
Environmental remediation - Environmental expenditures
are capitalized if the costs mitigate or prevent future
contamination or if the costs improve existing assets'
environmental safety or efficiency. 91制片厂
provides for remediation costs and penalties when the
responsibility to remediate is probable and the amount
of associated costs is reasonably determinable.
Generally, the timing of remediation accruals coincides
with completion of a feasibility study or the commitment
to a formal plan of action. Remediation liabilities are
accrued based on estimates of known environmental
exposure and are discounted in certain instances.
Pensions, other postretirement and postemployment
benefits - 91制片厂 has noncontributory
defined benefit pension plans covering most U.S.
employees and defined benefit retiree health care and
life insurance plans (other postretirement benefits)
covering most U.S. employees on their retirement. The
net pension and other postretirement benefits
obligations recorded and the related periodic costs are
based on, among other things, assumptions of the
discount rate, estimated return on plan assets, salary
increases, the mortality of participants and the current
level and escalation of health care costs in the future.
Additionally, 91制片厂 recognizes an
obligation to provide postemployment benefits, primarily
for disability-related claims covering indemnity and
medical payments to certain U.S. employees. The
obligation for these claims and the related periodic
costs are measured using actuarial techniques and
assumptions. Actuarial gains and losses are deferred and
amortized over future periods.
Concentration of credit and business risks - United
States Steel is exposed to credit risk in the event of
nonpayment by customers principally within the
automotive, steel and construction industries. Changes
in these industries may significantly affect
management's estimates and 91制片厂's
financial performance. 91制片厂 mitigates its
exposure to credit risk by performing ongoing credit
evaluations and, when deemed necessary, requiring
letters of credit, guarantees or collateral.
The majority of customers of 91制片厂
are located in the United States with the remainder
primarily located in Central Europe. No single customer
accounts for more than 5% of gross annual revenues.
Stock-based compensation - In 1995, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." The Company
has elected to continue to apply the principles of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees."
Deferred taxes - Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the estimated future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases. The
realization of deferred tax assets is assessed
periodically based on several interrelated factors.
These factors include 91制片厂's expectation
to generate sufficient future taxable income and
management's intent regarding the permanent reinvestment
of the earnings from certain foreign subsidiaries. ___
U.S. deferred tax liabilities have not been recognized
for the undistributed earnings of certain foreign
subsidiaries, primarily USSK, because management intends
to permanently reinvest such earnings in those foreign
operations.
Insurance - 91制片厂 is insured for
catastrophic casualty and certain property and business
interruption exposures, as well as those risks required
to be insured by law or contract. Costs resulting from
noninsured losses are charged against income upon
occurrence.
Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications of prior
years' data have been made to conform to 2001
classifications.
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4. New Accounting Standards
Effective January 1, 2001, 91制片厂 adopted
SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities," as amended by SFAS Nos. 137 and
138. This Statement, as amended, requires recognition of
all derivatives at fair value as either assets or
liabilities. A cumulative effect adjustment relating to
the adoption of SFAS No. 133 was recognized in other
comprehensive income. The cumulative effect adjustment
relates only to deferred gains or losses for hedge
transactions as of December 31, 2000. The effect of
adoption of SFAS No. 133 was less than $1 million, net
of tax.
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141
"Business Combinations," SFAS No. 142 "Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets" and SFAS No. 143 "Accounting
for Asset Retirement Obligations." The adoption of SFAS
141 and 142 on January 1, 2002, did not have a material
impact on the results of operations or financial
position of 91制片厂.
SFAS No. 143 establishes a new accounting model for
the recognition and measurement of retirement
obligations associated with tangible long-lived assets.
SFAS No. 143 requires that an asset retirement
obligation should be capitalized as part of the cost of
the related long-lived asset and subsequently allocated
to expense using a systematic and rational method.
91制片厂 will adopt the Statement effective
January 1, 2003. The transition adjustment resulting
from the adoption of SFAS No. 143 will be reported as a
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
At this time, 91制片厂 has not completed its
assessment of the effect of the adoption of this
Statement on either its financial position or results of
operations.
In August 2001, the FASB approved SFAS No. 144,
"Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets" (SFAS No. 144). This Statement establishes a
single accounting model for long-lived assets to be
disposed of by sale and provides additional
implementation guidance for assets to be held and used
and assets to be disposed of other than by sale. United
States Steel adopted this Statement effective January 1,
2002. There were no financial statement implications
related to the adoption of SFAS No. 144, and the
guidance will be applied on a prospective basis.
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5. Business Combinations
On November 24, 2000, 91制片厂 acquired U. S.
Steel Kosice, s.r.o. (USSK), which is located in the
Slovak Republic. USSK was formed in June 2000 to hold
the steel operations and related assets of VSZ a.s.
(VSZ), a diversified Slovak corporation. The purchase
price for USSK consisted of cash payments of $69 million
in 2000, $14 million in 2001 and additional
consideration of not less than $25 million and up to $75
million was contingent upon the performance of USSK in
2001. Based on the performance of USSK in 2001, the
maximum contingent consideration has been accrued and
will be paid in two installments of $37.5 million each
in 2002 and 2003, resulting in total cash consideration
of $158 million. Additionally, $325 million of debt and
$226 million of other liabilities were included with the
acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. The 2000 results of
operations include the operations of USSK from the date
of acquisition. Prior to this transaction, United States
Steel and VSZ were equal partners in VSZ U. S. Steel,
s.r.o. (VSZUSS), a tin mill products manufacturer. The
assets of USSK included VSZ's interest in VSZUSS. The
acquisition of the remaining interest in VSZUSS was
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
Prior to the acquisition, 91制片厂 had
accounted for its investment in VSZUSS under the equity
method of accounting.
On March 1, 2001, 91制片厂 completed the
purchase of the tin mill products business of LTV
Corporation (LTV), which is now operated as East Chicago
Tin. In this noncash transaction, 91制片厂
assumed approximately $66 million of employee related
obligations from LTV. The acquisition was accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting. Results of
operations for the year 2001 include the operations of
East Chicago Tin from the date of acquisition. In the
fourth quarter of 2001, 91制片厂 recorded an
intangible asset impairment of $20 million, related to
the five-year agreement for LTV to supply United States
Steel with pickled hot bands entered into in conjunction
with the acquisition of LTV's tin mill products
business. This impairment was recorded because LTV
permanently ceased operations at their plants during the
quarter pursuant to a bankruptcy court order.
On March 23, 2001, Transtar, Inc. (Transtar)
completed a reorganization with its two voting
shareholders, 91制片厂 and Transtar Holdings,
L.P. (Holdings), an affiliate of Blackstone Capital
Partners L.P. As a result of this transaction, United
States Steel became sole owner of Transtar and certain
of its subsidiaries. Holdings became owner of the other
subsidiaries of Transtar. Because the reorganization
involved the sale of certain subsidiaries to Holdings, a
noncontrolling shareholder, Transtar recorded a gain by
comparing the carrying value of the businesses sold to
their fair value. 91制片厂's share of the
gain recognized by Transtar was $68 million, which is
included in income (loss) from investees. Concurrently,
91制片厂 accounted for the change in
ownership of Transtar using the step-acquisition
purchase method of accounting. Also, in connection with
this transaction, 91制片厂 recognized a
favorable deferred tax adjustment of $33 million related
to its investment in the stock of Transtar that was no
longer required when 91制片厂 acquired 100
percent of Transtar. 91制片厂 previously
accounted for its investment in Transtar under the
equity method of accounting.
The following unaudited pro forma data for United
States Steel includes the results of operations of the
above acquisitions giving effect to them as if they had
been consummated at the beginning of the years
presented. Pro forma results for 2001 exclude the $68
million gain and $33 million tax benefit recorded as a
result of the Transtar transaction. In addition, VSZ did
not historically provide historical carve-out financial
information for its steel activities prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
in the United States of America. Therefore, United
States Steel made certain estimates and assumptions
regarding revenues and costs used in the preparation of
the unaudited pro forma data relating to USSK for the
year 2000.
The following unaudited pro forma data is based on
historical information and does not necessarily reflect
the actual results that would have occurred nor is it
necessarily indicative of future results of operations.
(In millions) (Unaudited) 2001 2000
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Revenues and other income $ 6,353 $ 7,355
Net income (loss) (321) 58
Per share - basic and diluted (3.60) .65
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6. Extraordinary Losses
In 1999, 91制片厂 irrevocably deposited with
a trustee the entire 5.5 million common shares it owned
in RTI International Metals, Inc. (RTI). The deposit of
the shares resulted in the satisfaction of United States
Steel's obligation under its 63/4% Exchangeable Notes
(indexed debt) due February 1, 2000. Under the terms of
the indenture, the trustee exchanged one RTI share for
each note at maturity. All shares were required for
satisfaction of the indexed debt; therefore, none
reverted back to 91制片厂.
As a result of the above transaction, United States
Steel recorded in 1999 an extraordinary loss of $5
million, net of a $3 million income tax benefit,
representing prepaid interest expense and the write-off
of unamortized debt issue costs, and a pretax charge of
$22 million, representing the difference between the
carrying value of the investment in RTI and the carrying
value of the indexed debt, which is included in net
gains on disposal of assets.
In 1999, Republic Technologies International, LLC,
an equity investee of 91制片厂, recorded an
extraordinary loss related to the early extinguishment
of debt. As a result, 91制片厂 recorded an
extraordinary loss of $2 million, net of a $1 million
income tax benefit, representing its share of Republic's
extraordinary loss.
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7. Other Items
(In millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Net interest and other financial costs
Interest and other financial income:
Interest income $ 13 $ 3 $ 1
Other (1) 7 -
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Total 12 10 1
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Interest and other financial costs:
Interest incurred 186 88 45
Less interest capitalized 1 3 6
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Net interest 185 85 39
Interest on tax issues (58) (a) 11 15
Financial costs on trust preferred securities 13 13 13
Financial costs on preferred stock of subsidiary 11 5 5
Amortization of discounts 2 1 1
Expenses on sales of accounts receivable - - 15
Adjustment to settlement value of indexed debt - - (13)
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Total 153 115 75
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Net interest and other financial costs $ 141 $ 105 $ 74
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(a) Includes a favorable adjustment of $67 million
related to prior years' taxes.
Foreign currency transactions
For 2001 and 2000, the aggregate foreign currency
transaction gains (losses) included in determining net
income were $(1) million and $7 million, respectively.
There were no foreign currency transaction gains or
losses in 1999.
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8. Segment Information
91制片厂 consists of two reportable operating
segments: 1) Domestic Steel and 2) U. S. Steel Kosice
(USSK). Domestic Steel is engaged in the domestic
production, sale and transportation of steel mill
products, coke, taconite pellets and coal; the
management of mineral resources; real estate
development; and engineering and consulting services.
USSK, with operations primarily in the Slovak Republic,
is engaged in the production and sale of steel mill
products and coke and primarily serves Central European
markets.
Segment income does not include net interest and
other financial costs or the provision (credit) for
income taxes. Additionally, the following items are not
allocated to operating segments:
. Net pension credits
. Certain costs related to former United States
Steel business activities
. Allocated Marathon corporate general and
administrative costs. These costs primarily
consist of employment costs including pension
effects, professional services, facilities and
other related costs associated with corporate
activities.
. Certain other items not allocated to operating
segments for business performance reporting
purposes (see reconciliation below)
Information on assets by segment is not provided as
it is not reviewed by the chief operating decision
maker.
(In millions) Domestic Steel USSK Total
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2001
Revenues and other income:
Customer $ 5,323 $ 1,060 $ 6,383
Intersegment (a) 6 - 6
Marathon (a) 7 - 7
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated investees (51) 1 (50)
Other 22 3 25
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Total revenues and other income $ 5,307 $ 1,064 $ 6,371
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Segment income (loss) $ (461) $ 123 $ (338)
Significant noncash items included in segment income -
Depreciation, depletion and amortization/(b)/ 289 37 326
Capital expenditures 226 61 287
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2000 (c)
Revenues and other income:
Customer $ 5,989 $ 92 $ 6,081
Marathon (a) 17 - 17
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees 28 - 28
Other 50 - 50
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Total revenues and other income $ 6,084 $ 92 $ 6,176
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Segment income $ 98 $ 2 $ 100
Significant noncash items included in segment income -
Depreciation, depletion and amortization/(b)/ 285 4 289
Capital expenditures 239 5 244
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1999 (c)
Revenues and other income:
Customer $ 5,519 $ - $ 5,519
Marathon (a) 17 - 17
Equity in losses of unconsolidated investees (35) - (35)
Other 45 - 45
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Total revenues and other income $ 5,546 $ - $ 5,546
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Segment income $ 115 $ - $ 115
Significant noncash items included in segment income -
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 304 - 304
Capital expenditures (d) 286 - 286
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(a) Revenues and transfers between segments and with
Marathon were conducted under terms comparable to
those with unrelated parties.
(b) Differences between segment total and United
States Steel total represents amounts for
impairment of assets related to Fairless shutdown
in 2001 and impairment of coal assets in 2000.
(c) Certain amounts have been reclassified from
segment results to items not allocated to segments
to conform to 2001 presentation.
(d) Differences between segment total and United
States Steel total represent amounts related to
corporate administrative activities.
The following schedules reconcile segment amounts
to amounts reported in 91制片厂's financial
statements:
(In millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Revenues and Other Income:
Revenues and other income of reportable segments $ 6,371 $ 6,176 $ 5,546
Items not allocated to segments:
Gain on Transtar reorganization 68 - -
Insurance recoveries related to USS-POSCO fire 46 - -
Asset impairment - trade receivables (104) (8) -
Impairment and other costs related to
investments in equity investees - (36) (54)
Loss on investment used to satisfy indexed
debt obligations - - (22)
Elimination for intersegment revenues (6) - -
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Total revenues and other income $ 6,375 $ 6,132 $ 5,470
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Income:
Income (loss) for reportable segments $ (338) $ 100 $ 115
Items not allocated to segment income:
Net pension credits 146 266 193
Costs related to former businesses (76) (86) (83)
Administrative expenses (22) (25) (17)
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(290) 255 208
Other items not allocated to segment income:
Gain on Transtar reorganization 68 - -
Insurance recoveries related to USS-POSCO fire 46 - -
Asset impairments - trade receivables (100) (8) -
- other receivables (46) - -
Impairment and other costs related to
investments in equity investees - (36) (54)
Loss on investment used to satisfy indexed
debt obligations - - (22)
Costs related to Fairless shutdown (38) - -
Costs related to Separation (25) - -
Asset impairments - intangible assets (20) - -
- coal - (71) -
Environmental and legal contingencies - (36) (17)
Voluntary early retirement program pension settlement - - 35
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Total income (loss) from operations $ (405) $ 104 $ 150
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Revenues by Product:
(In millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Sheet and semi-finished steel products $ 3,163 $ 3,288 $ 3,433
Tubular products 755 754 221
Plate and tin mill products 1,273 977 919
Raw materials (coal, coke and iron ore) 485 626 549
Other (a) 610 445 414
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Total $ 6,286 $ 6,090 $ 5,536
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(a) Includes revenue from the sale of steel production
by-products, engineering and consulting services,
real estate development and resource management,
and, beginning in 2001, transportation services.
Geographic Area:
The information below summarizes revenue and other
income and property, plant and equipment and investments
(assets) at the manufacturing facilities in the
different geographic areas.
Revenues
and
(In millions) Year Other Income Assets
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United States 2001 $ 5,302 $ 2,927
2000 6,027 2,745
1999 5,452 2,889
Slovak Republic 2001 1,030 429
2000 95 376
1999 3 60
Other Foreign Countries 2001 43 11
2000 10 10
1999 15 3
Total 2001 $ 6,375 $ 3,367
2000 6,132 3,131
1999 5,470 2,952
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9. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
(In millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Noncash investing and financing activities:
Assets acquired through capital leases $ 7 $ - $ -
Steel Stock issued for employee stock plans 9 5 2
Disposal of assets:
Deposit of RTI common shares in satisfaction of indexed debt - - 56
Interest in USS/Kobe contributed to Republic - - 40
Other disposals of assets - notes or common stock received 4 14 1
Business combinations:
Acquisition of East Chicago Tin - liabilities assumed 66 - -
Acquisition of Transtar:
Liabilities assumed 114 - -
Investee liabilities consolidated in step acquisition 145 - -
Acquisition of USSK:
Liabilities assumed - 568 -
Accrual of contingent consideration at present value 45 21 -
Investee liabilities consolidated in step acquisition - 3 -
Other acquisitions:
Liabilities assumed - - 26
Investee liabilities consolidated in step acquisition - - 26
Separation activities (see Note 2):
Marathon obligations historically attributed to
91制片厂 retained by Marathon in the
Separation (Value Transfer) 900 - -
Separation costs funded by Marathon 62 - -
Other Separation adjustments 51 - -
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10. Short-Term Debt
USSK has a short-term $10 million credit facility that
expires in November 2002. The facility, which is
nonrecourse to 91制片厂, bears interest on
prevailing short-term market rates plus 1%. USSK is
obligated to pay a .25% commitment fee on undrawn amounts.
At December 31, 2001, there were no borrowings against this
facility.
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11. Long-Term Debt
Interest December 31
(In millions) Rates - % Maturity 2001 2000
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Senior Notes 10 3/4 2008 $ 535 $ -
Senior Quarterly Income Debt Securities 10 2031 49 -
Obligations relating to Industrial Development and
Environmental Improvement Bonds and Notes 1 17/25-6 7/8 2009 - 2033 471 -
Inventory facility 2004 - -
Fairfield Caster Lease 2002 - 2012 84 -
All other obligations, including other capital leases 6 -
USSK loan 8 1/2 2010 325 -
USSK credit facility - -
Marathon debt attributed to 91制片厂 - 2,387
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Total 1,470 2,387
Less unamortized discount 4 12
Less amount due within one year 32 139
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Long-term debt due after one year $1,434 $ 2,236
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Marathon debt attributed to 91制片厂 was
determined based on the cash flows of 91制片厂
(see Note 2). Included in Marathon debt attributable to
91制片厂 was an accounts receivable facility
accounted for as a secured borrowing. At December 31, 2000,
$350 million was outstanding under this facility. The
facility was terminated and repaid in 2001.
Senior Notes - $385 million and $150 million of Senior
Notes (Notes) were issued on July 27, 2001 and September
11, 2001, respectively. Interest is payable semi-annually
commencing February 1, 2002. Up to 35% of the aggregate
principal amount of the Notes may be redeemed at any time
prior to August 1, 2004, with the proceeds of public
offerings of certain capital stock at a redemption price of
110.75% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
Senior Quarterly Income Debt Securities (SQUIDS) - On December 19, 2001,
SQUIDS were issued in an exchange for certain preferred securities of
Marathon. Interest is payable quarterly commencing March 31, 2002. The
SQUIDS will be redeemable at the option of 91制片厂, in whole or
in part, on or after December 31, 2006, at 100% of the principal amount
redeemed together with accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.
Obligations relating to Industrial Development and Environmental
Improvement Bonds and Notes - Under the Financial Matters Agreement (see
Note 2), 91制片厂 assumed and will discharge all principal,
interest and other duties of Marathon under these obligations, including
any amounts due upon any defaults or accelerations of any of the
obligations, other than defaults or accelerations caused by any action of
Marathon. The agreement also provides that on or before the tenth
anniversary of the Separation, 91制片厂 will provide for the
discharge of Marathon from any remaining liability under any of these
obligations. At December 31, 2001, $141 million of the $471 million were
supported by letter of credit arrangements that could become short-term
obligations under certain circumstances, including the ability of the
remarketing agent to remarket the bonds.
Inventory facility - On November 30, 2001, 91制片厂 entered into
a revolving credit facility that provides for borrowings of up to $400
million which expires on December 31, 2004. The facility is secured by all
domestic inventory and related assets, including receivables other than
those sold under the Receivables Purchase Agreement (see Note 22). The
amount outstanding under the facility will not exceed the permitted
"borrowing base" calculated on percentages of the values of eligible
inventory. At December 31, 2001, $250 million was available to United
States Steel under this facility. Interest on borrowings will be calculated
based on either LIBOR or J. P. Morgan Chase's prime rate using spreads
determined by credit ratings.
Fairfield Caster Lease - 91制片厂 is the lessee of a slab caster
at the Fairfield Works facility in Alabama. The sublease is accounted for
as a capital lease. Marathon is the obligor under the lease. Under the
Financial Matters Agreement, 91制片厂 assumed and will discharge
all obligations under this lease. This lease is an amortizing financing
with a final maturity of 2012, subject to additional extensions.
USSK loan - USSK has a loan with a group of financial institutions which is
nonrecourse to 91制片厂. The loan is subject to annual
repayments of $20 million beginning in 2003, with the balance due in 2010.
Mandatory prepayments of the loan may be required based upon a cash flow
formula or a change in control of 91制片厂. The amount of the
mandatory prepayment under the cash flow formula, payable April 1, 2002, is
$26 million.
USSK credit facility - USSK has a $40 million credit facility that expires
in December 2004. The facility, which is nonrecourse to United States
Steel, bears interest on prevailing market rates plus .90%. USSK is
obligated to pay a .25% commitment fee on undrawn amounts.
Covenants - The Notes, SQUIDS, USSK loan, USSK credit facility and the
Inventory facility may be declared immediately due and payable in the event
of a change in control of 91制片厂, as defined in the related
agreements. In such event, 91制片厂 may also be required to
either repurchase the leased Fairfield Caster for $96 million or provide a
letter of credit to secure the remaining obligation. Additionally, the
Notes contain various other restrictive covenants, the majority of which
will not apply upon the attainment of an investment grade rating, including
restrictions on the payment of dividends, limits on additional borrowings,
including limiting the amount of borrowings secured by inventories and the
accounts receivable securitization, limits on sale/leaseback, limits on the
use of funds from asset sales and sale of the stock of subsidiaries, and
restrictions on our ability to make investments in joint ventures or make
certain acquisitions. The Inventory facility imposes additional
restrictions including financial covenants that require that United States
Steel meet interest expense coverage and leverage ratios beginning on
September 30, 2002, limitations on capital expenditures, and restrictions
on investments. If these covenants are breached, creditors would be able to
declare their obligations immediately due and payable and foreclose on any
collateral.
Debt Maturities - Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (In
millions):
Year ended December 31,
Total 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Later Years
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$ 1,470 $ 32 $ 26 $ 25 $ 25 $ 26 $ 1,336
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12. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
91制片厂 has noncontributory defined benefit
pension plans covering substantially all U.S. employees.
Benefits under these plans are based upon years of service
and final average pensionable earnings, or a minimum benefit
based upon years of service, whichever is greater. In
addition, pension benefits are also provided to most U.S.
salaried employees based upon a percent of total career
pensionable earnings. 91制片厂 also participates
in multiemployer plans, most of which are defined benefit
plans associated with coal operations.
91制片厂 also has defined benefit retiree
health care and life insurance plans (other benefits)
covering most U.S. employees upon their retirement. Health
care benefits are provided through comprehensive hospital,
surgical and major medical benefit provisions or through
health maintenance organizations, both subject to various
cost sharing features. Life insurance benefits are provided
to nonunion retiree beneficiaries primarily based on
employees' annual base salary at retirement. For U.S. union
retirees, life insurance benefits are provided primarily
based on fixed amounts negotiated in labor contracts with
the appropriate unions.
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
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(In millions) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Change in benefit obligations
Benefit obligations at January 1 $ 6,921 $ 6,716 $ 2,149 $ 1,896
Service cost 89 76 15 12
Interest cost 496 505 161 147
Plan amendments 4 - - -
Actuarial losses 469 430 261 260
Plan merger and acquisition 106 (a) - 152 (a) -
Settlements, curtailments and termination benefits 21 (b) - - -
Benefits paid (748) (806) (183) (166)
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Benefit obligations at December 31 $ 7,358 $ 6,921 $ 2,555 $ 2,149
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Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 $ 9,312 $ 9,995 $ 842 $ 281
Actual return on plan assets (26) 139 21 26
Acquisition 62 (1) - -
Employer contributions - - 17 576 (c)
Trustee distributions (d) (17) (16) - -
Benefits paid from plan assets (748) (805) (152) (41)
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Fair value of plan assets at December 31 $ 8,583 $ 9,312 $ 728 $ 842
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Funded status of plans at December 31 $ 1,225 (e) $ 2,391 (e) $ (1,827) $(1,307)
Unrecognized net gain from transition (1) (2) - -
Unrecognized prior service cost 629 719 7 12
Unrecognized actuarial (gains) losses 866 (474) 57 (241)
Additional minimum liability (32) (f) (7) (f) - -
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Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost $ 2,687 $ 2,627 $ (1,763) $(1,536)
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(a) Reflects merger of Transtar benefit plans and LTV
Steel's tin mill employee obligations and recognition
of the obligation associated with retiree medical
benefits for the pre-1989 Lorain Works' retirees
which had been assumed by USS/Kobe Steel Company
(USS/Kobe) in 1989 at the formation of the joint
venture. Republic Technologies International
Holdings, LLC (Republic) became responsible for all
of USS/Kobe's employee benefit liabilities, except
for active employees of the tubular processing
facility, when USS/Kobe was merged into Republic in
1999. Republic filed for bankruptcy in April 2001, as
discussed in Note 16. Subsequently, Republic stopped
reimbursing 91制片厂 for the pre-1989
Lorain Works' retiree medical benefits. Due to these
events, 91制片厂 recorded an obligation
for payment of the benefits and an associated
receivable from Republic for the reimbursement of
these payments. These pre-1989 Lorain Works' retiree
medical benefits are the subject of a pending request
for payment as administrative expenses in the
bankruptcy proceedings; however, even if the petition
is successful, Republic's ability to pay is
uncertain; therefore, a reserve has been established
for a portion of the receivable.
(b) Recognizes increases due principally to a non-union
voluntary early retirement program offered in
conjunction with the Separation and a shutdown of the
majority of the Fairless Plant.
(c) Includes contributions of $530 million to a Voluntary
Employee Benefit Association trust, comprised of $30
million in contractual requirements and an elective
contribution of $500 million. Also includes a $30
million elective contribution to the non-union
retiree life insurance trust.
(d) Represents transfers of excess pension assets to fund
retiree health care benefits accounts under Section
420 of the Internal Revenue Code.
(e) Includes a plan that has accumulated benefit
obligations in excess of plan assets:
2001 2000
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Aggregate accumulated benefit obligations $ (58) $ (40)
Aggregate projected benefit obligations (PBO) (69) (49)
Aggregate plan assets - -
Of the $69 million PBO total, $8 million represents
the portion of pension benefits applicable to
Marathon employees' corporate service with USX. Such
amount will be reimbursed by Marathon and is
reflected as a receivable on the balance sheet. The
aggregate accumulated benefit obligation is included
in employee benefits in the balance sheet.
(f) Additional minimum liability recorded was offset by
the following:
Intangible asset $ - $ 1
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (losses):
Beginning of year $ (4) $ (7)
Change during year (net of tax) (16) 3
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Balance at end of year $ (20) $ (4)
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Pension Benefits Other Benefits
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(In millions) 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
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Components of net periodic
benefit cost (credit)
Service cost $ 89 $ 76 $ 87 $ 15 $ 12 $ 15
Interest cost 496 505 473 161 147 133
Expected return on plan assets (837) (841) (781) (60) (24) (21)
Amortization -net transition gain (1) (67) (67) - - -
-prior service costs 97 98 83 4 4 4
-actuarial (gains) losses 2 (44) 6 (3) (29) (12)
Multiemployer and other plans - - - 12 (a) 9 (a) 7 (a)
Settlement and termination (gains) losses 34 (b) - (35) (b) - - -
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Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ (120) $ (273) $ (234) $129 $119 $126
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(a) Represents payments to a multiemployer health care
benefit plan created by the Coal Industry Retiree
Health Benefit Act of 1992 based on assigned
beneficiaries receiving benefits. The present value
of this unrecognized obligation is broadly estimated
to be $76 million, including the effects of future
medical inflation, and this amount could increase if
additional beneficiaries are assigned.
(b) Relates primarily to voluntary early retirement
programs.
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Weighted-average actuarial assumptions at December 31:
Discount rate 7.0% 7.5% 7.0% 7.5%
Expected annual return on plan assets 8.9% 8.9% 8.0% 8.5%
Increase in compensation rate 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
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For measurement purposes, an 8% annual rate of
increase in the per capita cost of covered health care
benefits was assumed for 2002. The rate was assumed to
decrease gradually to 5% for 2008 and remain at that
level thereafter.
A one-percentage-point change in assumed health
care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
1-Percentage- 1-Percentage-
(In millions) Point Increase Point Decrease
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Effect on total of service and interest cost components $ 19 $ (16)
Effect on other postretirement benefit obligations 222 (188)
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91制片厂 also contributes to several
defined contribution plans for its salaried employees
and a small number of wage employees. Company
contributions to these plans, which for the most part
are based on a percentage of the employees' salary
depending on years of service, totaled $13 million in
2001, $11 million in 2000 and $10 million in 1999. Most
union employees are eligible to participate in a defined
contribution plan where there is no company match on
savings. 91制片厂 also maintains a
supplemental thrift plan to provide benefits which are
otherwise limited by the Internal Revenue Service for
qualified plans; company costs under these plans totaled
less than $1 million in 2001, 2000 and 1999.
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13. Inventories
(In millions) December 31 2001 2000
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Raw materials $ 184 $ 214
Semi-finished products 388 429
Finished products 202 210
Supplies and sundry items 96 93
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Total $ 870 $ 946
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At December 31, 2001 and 2000, the LIFO method
accounted for 91% of total inventory value. Current
acquisition costs were estimated to exceed the above
inventory values at December 31 by approximately $410
million in 2001 and $380 million in 2000. Cost of
revenues was reduced and income (loss) from operations
was improved by $24 million in 2001 and $3 million in
2000 as a result of liquidations of LIFO inventories.
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14. Income Taxes
Provisions (credits) for income taxes were:
2001 2000 1999
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(In millions) Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total
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Federal $(326) $ 38 $(288) $ (357) $ 340 $ (17) $ (84) $ 99 $ 15
State and local (23) (13) (36) (12) 49 37 1 8 9
Foreign 3 (7) (4) - - - 1 - 1
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Total $(346) $ 18 $(328) $(369) $ 389 $ 20 $ (82) $ 107 $ 25
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A reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate
(35%) to total provisions (credits) follows:
(In millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Statutory rate applied to income (loss) before income taxes $ (191) $ - $ 27
Excess percentage depletion (1) (3) (7)
Effects of foreign operations, including foreign tax credits (38) (5) (2)
State and local income taxes after federal income tax effects (23) 24 6
Credits other than foreign tax credits (3) (3) (3)
Nontaxable gain from ownership change (24) - -
Adjustments of prior years' federal income taxes (18) 5 -
Dispositions of investments (33) - -
Other 3 2 4
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Total provisions (credits) $ (328) $ 20 $ 25
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities resulted from the
following:
(In millions) December 31 2001 2000
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Deferred tax assets:
Minimum tax credit carryforwards $ 3 $ 39
State tax loss carryforwards (expiring in 2009 through 2011) 2 55
Foreign tax loss carryforwards 50 52
Employee benefits 875 782
Receivables, payables and debt 99 52
Expected federal benefit for deducting state deferred income taxes 27 16
Contingencies and other accruals 98 71
Other 20 2
Valuation allowances:
Foreign (50) (52)
State (9) (34)
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Total deferred tax assets (a) 1,115 983
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment 359 248
Prepaid pensions 1,095 1,046
Inventory 34 15
Investments in subsidiaries and equity investees 67 82
Other 74 61
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Total deferred tax liabilities 1,629 1,452
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Net deferred tax liabilities $ 514 $ 469
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(a) 91制片厂 expects to generate sufficient
future taxable income to realize the benefit of
its deferred tax assets.
The consolidated tax returns of Marathon for the
years 1992 through 1997 are under various stages of
audit and administrative review by the IRS. United
States Steel believes it has made adequate provision for
income taxes and interest which may become payable for
years not yet settled.
Pretax loss in 2001 and 2000 included $103
million and $8 million of income, respectively,
attributable to foreign sources.
Undistributed earnings of certain consolidated
foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2001, amounted to
$130 million. No provision for deferred U.S. income
taxes has been made for these subsidiaries because
91制片厂 intends to permanently reinvest such
earnings in foreign operations. If such earnings were
not permanently reinvested, a deferred tax liability of
approximately $40 million would have been required.
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Under the Slovak Income Tax Act, USSK is entitled
to claim an income tax credit of 100% of its tax
liability through 2004 and a 50% credit in 2005 through
2009. To qualify for a tax credit in 2001, USSK must
generate more than 60% of its revenue from export sales;
and commit to reinvest all tax credits earned into
qualifying capital expenditures over a period of time as
stipulated in the Slovak Income Tax Act. Management
believes that USSK has met all necessary requirements
for claiming a tax credit in 2001.
91制片厂 and Marathon entered into a Tax
Sharing Agreement that reflects each party's rights and
obligations relating to payments and refunds of income,
sales, transfer and other taxes that are attributable to
periods beginning prior to and including the Separation
Date and taxes resulting from transactions effected in
connection with the Separation.
The Tax Sharing Agreement incorporates the general
tax sharing principles of the former tax allocation
policy. In general, 91制片厂 and Marathon,
will make payments between them such that, with respect
to any consolidated, combined or unitary tax returns for
any taxable period or portion thereof ending on or
before the Separation Date, the amount of taxes to be
paid by each of 91制片厂 and Marathon will be
determined, subject to certain adjustments, as if the
former groups each filed their own consolidated,
combined or unitary tax return. The Tax Sharing
Agreement also provides for payments between United
States Steel and Marathon for certain tax adjustments
which may be made after the Separation. Other provisions
address, but are not limited to, the handling of tax
audits, settlements and return filing in cases where
both 91制片厂 and Marathon have an interest
in the results of these activities.
A preliminary settlement for the calendar year 2001
federal income taxes, which would have been made in
March 2002 under the former tax allocation policy, was
made immediately prior to the Separation at a discounted
amount to reflect the time value of money. Under the
preliminary settlement for calendar year 2001, United
States Steel received $441 million from Marathon
immediately prior to Separation arising from the tax
allocation policy. This policy provides that United
States Steel receive the benefit of tax attributes
(principally net operating losses and various tax
credits) that arose out of its business and which were
used on a consolidated basis.
Additionally, pursuant to the Tax Sharing
Agreement, 91制片厂 and Marathon have agreed
through various representations and covenants to protect
the tax-free status of the Separation. To the extent
that a breach of a representation or covenant results in
corporate tax being imposed, the breaching party, either
91制片厂 or Marathon, will be responsible for
the payment of the corporate tax.
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15. Transactions with Marathon
Revenues and purchases - 91制片厂 revenues
for sales to Marathon totaled $7 million in 2001 and $17
million in both 2000 and 1999. 91制片厂
purchases from Marathon totaled $30 million, $60 million
and $41 million in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
These transactions were conducted under terms comparable
to those with unrelated parties.
Receivables from/payables to Marathon - At December 31,
2001 and 2000, amounts receivable or payable were
included in the balance sheet as follows:
(In millions) December 31 2001 2000
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Receivables:
Current:
Trade receivables $ - $ 2
Income tax settlement with Marathon (Note 1) 28 364
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Current receivables from Marathon 28 366
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Noncurrent:
Estimated future income tax settlements - 97
Reimbursements under nonqualified employee benefit plans (Note 12) 8 -
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Noncurrent receivables from Marathon 8 97
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Current payables:
Trade and income taxes - 5
Separation settlement payable (Note 2) 54 -
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Current payables to Marathon $ 54 $ 5
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16. Investments and Long-Term Receivables
(In millions) December 31 2001 2000
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Equity method investments $ 233 $ 325
Other investments 49 67
Receivables due after one year 8 5
Deposits of restricted cash 2 3
Other 54 39
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Total $ 346 $ 439
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Summarized financial information of investees
accounted for by the equity method of accounting follows:
(In millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Income data - year:
Revenues and other income $ 2,244 $ 3,484 $ 3,027
Operating income (loss) (97) 112 (57)
Net loss (208) (166) (193)
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Balance sheet data - December 31:
Current assets $ 705 $ 911
Noncurrent assets 1,604 2,196
Current liabilities 861 1,171
Noncurrent liabilities 1,340 1,307
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91制片厂 acquired a 25% interest in VSZ
during 2000. VSZ does not provide its shareholders with
financial statements prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States (USGAAP). Although shares of VSZ are traded on
the Bratislava Stock Exchange, those securities do not
have a readily determinable fair value as defined under
USGAAP. Accordingly, 91制片厂 accounts for
its investment in VSZ under the cost method of
accounting.
In 1999, 91制片厂 and Kobe Steel, Ltd.
(Kobe Steel) completed a transaction that combined the
steelmaking and bar producing assets of USS/Kobe Steel
Company (USS/Kobe) with companies controlled by
Blackstone Capital Partners II. The combined entity was
named Republic Technologies International, LLC and is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Technologies
International Holdings, LLC (Republic). As a result of
this transaction, 91制片厂 recorded $47
million in charges related to the impairment of the
carrying value of its investment in USS/Kobe and costs
related to the formation of Republic. These charges were
included in income (loss) from investees in 1999. In
addition, 91制片厂 made a $15 million equity
investment in Republic. 91制片厂 owned 50% of
USS/Kobe and now owns 16% of Republic. United States
Steel accounted for its investment in Republic under the
equity method of accounting. During the first quarter of
2001, 91制片厂 discontinued applying the
equity method of accounting since investments in and
advances to Republic had been reduced to zero. On April
2, 2001, Republic filed a voluntary petition with the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court to reorganize its operations under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. As a result of
Republic's action, 91制片厂 recorded a pretax
charge of $74 million for potentially uncollectible
receivables from Republic and recognized certain debt
obligations of $14 million previously assumed by
Republic. Due to further financial deterioration of
Republic during the balance of 2001, 91制片厂
recorded a pretax charge of $68 million in the fourth
quarter of 2001, related to a portion of the remaining
Republic receivables exposure and retiree medical cost
reimbursements owed by Republic. Summary financial
information of Republic is included in the table above.
91制片厂 operates and sells coke and
by-products through the Clairton 1314B Partnership, L.P.
in which it is the sole general partner. United States
Steel is responsible for purchasing, operations and
product sales and accounts for its 10% interest in the
partnership under the equity method of accounting.
91制片厂's share of profits and losses was
1.75% for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and
1999 and will increase to 45.75% when a specified rate
of return level is met by the limited partners. The
partnership at times had operating cash shortfalls in
2001, after payment of distributions to the partners,
that were funded with loans from 91制片厂. As
of December 31, 2001, the partnership owed United States
Steel $3 million, which was repaid in January 2002. An
unamortized deferred gain from the formation of the
partnership of $150 million is included in deferred
credits and other liabilities in the balance sheet. The
gain will not be recognized in income as long as United
States Steel has a commitment to fund cash shortfalls of
the partnership.
Dividends and partnership distributions received
from equity investees were $17 million in 2001, $10
million in 2000 and $2 million in 1999.
91制片厂 purchases of transportation
services and semi-finished steel from equity investees
totaled $261 million, $566 million and $361 million in
2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. At December 31, 2001
and 2000, 91制片厂 payables to these
investees totaled $31 million and $66 million,
respectively. Transtar, a provider of transportation
services and formerly an equity investee, was acquired
on March 23, 2001, as discussed in Note 5.
91制片厂 revenues for steel and raw
material sales to equity investees totaled $852 million,
$958 million and $831 million in 2001, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. At December 31, 2001 and 2000, United
States Steel receivables from these investees were $228
million and $177 million, respectively. Generally, these
transactions were conducted under long-term,
market-based contractual arrangements.
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17. Leases
Future minimum commitments for capital leases (including
sale-leasebacks accounted for as financings) and for
operating leases having remaining noncancelable lease
terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Capital Operating
(In millions) Leases Leases
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2002 $ 14 $ 92
2003 13 79
2004 11 71
2005 11 46
2006 11 37
Later years 74 188
Sublease rentals - (96)
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Total minimum lease payments 134 $ 417
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Less imputed interest costs 44
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Present value of net minimum lease payments
included in long-term debt (see Note 11) $ 90
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Operating lease rental expense:
(In millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Minimum rental $ 133 $ 132 $ 124
Contingent rental 18 17 18
Sublease rentals (17) (6) (6)
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Net rental expense $ 134 $ 143 $ 136
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91制片厂 leases a wide variety of
facilities and equipment under operating leases,
including land and building space, office equipment,
production facilities and transportation equipment. Most
long-term leases include renewal options and, in certain
leases, purchase options.
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18. Preferred Securities
Marathon was the issuer and obligor of the following
preferred securities:
. 8 3/4% Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred
Shares (MIPS) issued by a wholly owned
subsidiary of Marathon
. 6 3/4% Convertible Quarterly Income Preferred
Securities of USX Capital Trust I (QUIPS)
. 6.50% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
(Preferred Stock)
All of the outstanding QUIPS and Preferred Stock
and a portion of the MIPS were historically attributed
to 91制片厂. In December 2001, $49 million of
these securities were exchanged for SQUIDS issued by
91制片厂 as part of the financings incurred
by 91制片厂 related to the Separation.
On December 31, 2001, Marathon redeemed the
outstanding MIPS for cash. At the time of Separation,
the QUIPS and Preferred Stock were retained by Marathon
and were redeemed or repaid by Marathon in January 2002.
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19. Stockholder Rights Plan
On December 31, 2001, 91制片厂 adopted a new
Stockholder Rights Plan and declared a dividend
distribution of one right for each share of common stock
issued pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization in
connection with the Separation. Each right becomes
exercisable, at a price of $110, after any person or
group has acquired, obtained the right to acquire or
made a tender or exchange offer for 15% or more of the
outstanding voting power represented by the outstanding
Voting Stock, except pursuant to a qualifying all-cash
tender offer for all outstanding shares of Voting Stock
which results in the offeror owning shares of Voting
Stock representing a majority of the voting power (other
than Voting Stock beneficially owned by the offeror
immediately prior to the offer). If the rights become
exercisable, each right will entitle the holder, other
than the acquiring person or group, to purchase one
one-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Preferred
Stock or, upon the acquisition by any person of 15% or
more of the outstanding voting power represented by the
outstanding Voting Stock (or, in certain circumstances,
other property), common stock having a market value of
twice the exercise price. After a person or group
acquires 15% or more of the outstanding voting power, if
91制片厂 engages in a merger or other
business combination where it is not the surviving
corporation or where it is the surviving corporation and
the Voting Stock is changed or exchanged, or if 50% or
more of 91制片厂's assets, earnings power or
cash flow are sold or transferred, each right will
entitle the holder to purchase common stock of the
acquiring entity having a market value of twice the
exercise price. The rights and the exercise price are
subject to adjustment. The rights will expire on
December 31, 2011, unless such date is extended or the
rights are earlier redeemed by 91制片厂
before they become exercisable. Under certain
circumstances, the Board of Directors has the option to
exchange one share of the respective class of Voting
Stock for each exercisable right.
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20. Income Per Common Share
Prior to December 31, 2001, the businesses comprising
91制片厂 were an operating unit of Marathon
and did not have any public equity securities
outstanding. In connection with the Separation, United
States Steel was capitalized through the issuance of
89.2 million shares of common stock. Basic and diluted
net income (loss) per share for all periods presented
are calculated by dividing net income (loss) for the
period by the number of outstanding common shares at
December 31, 2001, the date of the Separation. In
addition, the potential common stock related to employee
options to purchase 3,520,000 shares of common stock
have been excluded from the computation of diluted net
income (loss) per share for all periods presented
because their effect was antidilutive. These common
stock equivalents will be included in future periods if
their effect is dilutive.
2001 2000 1999
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Computation of Income Per Share
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Net income (loss) (millions):
Income (loss) before extraordinary losses $ (218) $ (21) $ 51
Extraordinary losses - - 7
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Net income (loss) applicable to common stock $ (218) $ (21) $ 44
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Per share basic and diluted:
Income (loss) before extraordinary losses $ (2.45) $ (.24) $ .57
Extraordinary losses - - .08
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Net income (loss) $ (2.45) $ (.24) $ .49
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21. Stock-Based Compensation Plans
The 91制片厂 Corporation 2002 Stock Plan,
which became effective January 1, 2002, replaces the USX
Corporation 1990 Stock Plan as a stock-based
compensation plan for key management employees of United
States Steel. The 2002 Stock Plan authorizes the
Compensation and Organization Committee of the board of
directors to grant restricted stock, stock options and
stock appreciation rights to key management employees.
Up to 10,000,000 shares are available for grants during
the five-year term of the Plan. In addition, awarded
shares that do not result in shares being issued are
available for subsequent grant, and any ungranted shares
from prior years' annual allocations are available for
subsequent grant during the years the 2002 Plan is in
effect.
Stock options represent the right to purchase
shares of stock at the market value of the stock at date
of grant. Certain options contain the right to receive
cash and/or common stock equal to the excess of the fair
market value of shares of common stock, as determined in
accordance with the plan, over the option price of
shares. Under the 2002 Stock Plan, no stock options may
be exercised prior to one year or after eight years from
the date of grant. Under the former USX Corporation 1990
Stock Plan, stock options expired ten years from the
date they were granted.
In connection with the Separation, all options to purchase Steel
Stock were converted into options to purchase 91制片厂 common
stock with identical terms; the remaining vesting periods and term of the
options were continued.
The following is a summary of stock option activity under the former
USX Corporation 1990 Stock Plan:
Shares Price (a)
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Balance December 31, 1998 1,992,570 $ 35.50
Granted 656,400 28.22
Exercised (2,580) 24.92
Canceled (20,005) 38.51
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Balance December 31, 1999 2,626,385 33.67
Granted 915,470 23.00
Exercised (400) 24.30
Canceled (62,955) 38.19
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Balance December 31, 2000 3,478,500 30.78
Granted 1,089,555 19.89
Exercised - -
Canceled (89,520) 32.56
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Balance December 31, 2001 4,478,535 28.09
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(a) Weighted-average exercise price.
The following table represents outstanding stock options issued
under the former USX Corporation 1990 Stock Plan at December 31, 2001:
Outstanding Exercisable
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Number Weighted-Average Weighted- Number Weighted-
Range of of Shares Remaining Average of Shares Average
Exercise Prices Under Option Contractual Life Exercise Price Under Option Exercise Price
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$19.89-28.22 2,660,180 8.6 years $23.02 1,570,625 $ 25.19
31.69-34.44 998,830 4.3 32.54 998,830 32.54
37.28-44.19 819,525 5.1 39.17 819,525 39.17
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Total 4,478,535 7.0 28.09 3,388,980 30.73
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The following net income and per share data represent the difference
between stock-based compensation valued at fair value on the date of grant
and recognized compensation costs.
(In millions, except per share data) 2001 2000 1999
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Net income (loss)
- As reported $ (218) $ (21) $ 44
- Pro forma (221) (23) 42
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
- As reported (2.45) (.24) .49
- Pro forma (2.48) (.26) .47
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The above pro forma amounts were based on a Black-Scholes option-
pricing model, which included the following information and assumptions:
2001 2000 1999
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Weighted-average grant-date exercise price per share $ 19.89 $ 23.00 $ 28.22
Expected annual dividends per share $ .20 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Expected life in years 5 5 3
Expected volatility 40% 37% 37%
Risk-free interest rate 4.9% 6.5% 5.6%
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Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted
during the year, as calculated from above $ 7.69 $ 6.63 $ 6.95
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Restricted stock represents stock granted for such consideration, if
any, as determined by the Compensation and Organization Committee, subject
to forfeiture provisions and restrictions on transfer. Those restrictions
may be removed as conditions such as performance, continuous service and
other criteria are met. Restricted stock is issued at the market price per
share at the date of grant and vests over service periods that range from
one to five years.
Deferred compensation is charged to equity when the restricted stock
is granted and subsequently adjusted for changes in the market value of
the underlying stock. The deferred compensation is expensed over the
balance of the vesting period and adjusted if conditions of the restricted
stock grant are not met.
The following table presents information on restricted stock
grants made under the former USX Corporation 1990 Stock Plan:
2001 2000 1999
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Number of shares granted 54,372 305,725 18,272
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share $ 19.89 $ 23.00 $ 28.22
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91制片厂 also has a restricted stock plan for certain
salaried employees who are not officers of the Corporation.
Participants in the plan are awarded restricted stock by the Salary
and Benefits Committee based on their performance within certain
guidelines. 50% of the awarded stock vests at the end of two years
from the date of grant and the remaining 50% vests in four years from
the date of grant. Prior to vesting, the employee has the right to
vote such stock and receive dividends thereon. The nonvested shares
are not transferable and are retained by the Corporation until they
vest.
Deferred compensation is charged to equity when the restricted
stock is granted. The deferred compensation is expensed over the
balance of the vesting period and adjusted if conditions of the
restricted stock grant are not met.
The following table presents information on restricted stock
grants under the nonofficer plan:
2001
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Number of shares granted 390,119
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share $ 18.97
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91制片厂 has a deferred compensation plan for non-
employee directors of its Board of Directors. The plan permits
participants to defer up to 100% of their annual retainers in the form
of common stock units, and it requires non-employee directors to defer
at least half of their annual retainers in the form of common stock
units. Common stock units are book entry units equal in value to a
share of stock. With respect to common stock units relating to Steel
Stock issued under the USX Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for
Non-Employee Directors, during 2001, 5,235 units were issued, during
2000, 4,872 units were issued, and during 1999, 3,798 units were
issued. Common stock units relating to Steel Stock were converted into
91制片厂 common stock units in connection with the
Separation.
Total stock based compensation expense was $6 million in 2001
and $1 million in both 2000 and 1999.
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22. Sale of Accounts Receivable
On November 28, 2001, 91制片厂 entered into a five-year,
Receivables Purchase Agreement with a group of financial institutions.
91制片厂 established a wholly owned subsidiary, U. S. Steel
Receivables LLC (USSR), which is a special-purpose, bankruptcy-remote
entity that acquires, on a daily basis, eligible trade receivables
generated by 91制片厂 and certain of its subsidiaries. The
purchases by USSR will be financed through the sale of an undivided
percentage ownership interest in such receivables to certain
commercial paper conduits. 91制片厂 has agreed to continue
servicing the sold receivables at market rates. Because United States
Steel receives adequate compensation for these services, no servicing
asset or liability has been recorded.
Fundings under the facility are limited to the lesser of a
funding base, comprised of eligible receivables, or $400 million. As
of December 31, 2001, $258 million was available to be sold under this
facility. USSR did not sell any ownership interests in the receivables
to the commercial paper conduits during 2001; therefore, no sales of
accounts receivable were recorded and no amounts were excluded from
the balance sheet under these arrangements.
While the term of the facility is five years, the facility also
terminates on the occurrence and failure to cure certain events,
including, among others, certain defaults with respect to the
inventory facility and other debt obligations, any failure of USSR to
maintain certain ratios related to the collectability of the
receivables, and failure to extend the commitments of the commercial
paper conduits which currently terminate on November 27, 2002.
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23. Property, Plant and Equipment
December 31
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(In millions) Useful Lives 2001 2000
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Land and depletable property - $ 193 $ 161
Buildings 35 years 572 602
Machinery and equipment 4-22 years 9,080 8,409
Leased assets 3-25 years 105 98
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Total 9,950 9,270
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization 6,866 6,531
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Net $ 3,084 $ 2,739
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Amounts in accumulated depreciation, depletion and
amortization for assets acquired under capital leases (including
sale-leasebacks accounted for as financings) were $88 million and
$79 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
On August 14, 2001, 91制片厂 announced its
intention to permanently close the cold rolling and tin mill
operations at its Fairless Works. In 2001, a pretax charge of $38
million was recorded related to the shutdown of these operations,
of which $18 million is included in depreciation, depletion and
amortization and $20 million is included in cost of revenues.
During 2000, 91制片厂 recorded $71 million of
impairments relating to coal assets located in West Virginia and
Alabama. The impairment was recorded as a result of a reassessment
of long-term prospects after adverse geological conditions were
encountered. The charge is included in depreciation, depletion and
amortization.
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24. Derivative Instruments
The following table sets forth quantitative information by class
of derivative instrument at December 31, 2001:
Fair Carrying
Value Amount
Assets Assets
(In millions) (Liabilities) (a) (Liabilities)
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Non-Hedge Designation:
OTC commodity swaps (b) $ (5) $ (5)
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(a) The fair value amounts are based on exchange-traded index
prices and dealer quotes.
(b) The OTC swap arrangements vary in duration with certain
contracts extending into 2003.
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25. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value of the financial instruments disclosed herein is not
necessarily representative of the amount that could be realized or
settled, nor does the fair value amount consider the tax
consequences of realization or settlement. The following table
summarizes financial instruments, excluding derivative financial
instruments disclosed in Note 24, by individual balance sheet
account. 91制片厂's financial instruments at December
31, 2001, and its December 31, 2000 specifically attributed and
allocated financial instruments were:
2001 2000
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Fair Carrying Fair Carrying
(In millions) December 31 Value Amount Value Amount
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Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 147 $ 147 $ 219 $ 219
Receivables 802 802 975 975
Receivables from Marathon 28 28 366 366
Investments and long-term receivables 42 41 137 137
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Total financial assets $ 1,019 $ 1,018 $ 1,697 $ 1,697
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Financial liabilities:
Notes payable $ - $ - $ 70 $ 70
Accounts payable 638 638 755 755
Accrued interest 48 48 47 47
Payable to Marathon 54 54 5 5
Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year) 1,122 1,375 2,375 2,287
Preferred stock of subsidiary and trust
preferred securities - - 182 249
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Total financial liabilities $ 1,862 $ 2,115 $ 3,434 $ 3,413
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Fair value of financial instruments classified as current
assets or liabilities approximates carrying value due to the short-
term maturity of the instruments. Fair value of investments and
long-term receivables was based on discounted cash flows or other
specific instrument analysis. The cost method investment in VSZ was
excluded from investments and long-term receivables because the
fair value was not readily determinable. 91制片厂 is
subject to market risk and liquidity risk related to its
investments; however, these risks are not readily quantifiable.
Fair value of preferred stock of subsidiary and trust preferred
securities was based on market prices. Fair value of long-term debt
instruments was based on market prices where available or current
borrowing rates available for financings with similar terms and
maturities.
Financial guarantees are 91制片厂's only
unrecognized financial instrument. It is not practicable to
estimate the fair value of this form of financial instrument
obligation because there are no quoted market prices for
transactions which are similar in nature. For details relating to
financial guarantees, see Note 26.
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26. Contingencies and Commitments
91制片厂 is the subject of, or party to, a
number of pending or threatened legal actions,
contingencies and commitments involving a variety of
matters, including laws and regulations relating to the
environment. Certain of these matters are discussed
below. The ultimate resolution of these contingencies
could, individually or in the aggregate, be material to
the consolidated financial statements. However,
management believes that 91制片厂 will remain
a viable and competitive enterprise even though it is
possible that these contingencies could be resolved
unfavorably.
Environmental matters - 91制片厂 is subject
to federal, state, local and foreign laws and
regulations relating to the environment. These laws
generally provide for control of pollutants released
into the environment and require responsible parties to
undertake remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites.
Penalties may be imposed for noncompliance. Accrued
liabilities for remediation totaled $138 million and
$137 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000,
respectively. It is not presently possible to estimate
the ultimate amount of all remediation costs that might
be incurred or the penalties that may be imposed.
For a number of years, 91制片厂 has made
substantial capital expenditures to bring existing
facilities into compliance with various laws relating to
the environment. In 2001 and 2000, such capital
expenditures totaled $15 million and $18 million,
respectively. 91制片厂 anticipates making
additional such expenditures in the future; however, the
exact amounts and timing of such expenditures are
uncertain because of the continuing evolution of
specific regulatory requirements.
Guarantees - Guarantees of the liabilities of
unconsolidated entities of 91制片厂 totaled
$32 million at December 31, 2001, and $82 million at
December 31, 2000. In the event that any defaults of
guaranteed liabilities occur, 91制片厂 has
access to its interest in the assets of the investees to
reduce potential losses resulting from these guarantees.
As of December 31, 2001, the largest guarantee for a
single such entity was $23 million.
Contingencies related to Separation from Marathon -
91制片厂 is contingently liable for debt and
other obligations of Marathon in the amount of
approximately $359 million as of December 31, 2001.
Marathon is not limited by agreement with United States
Steel as to the amount of indebtedness that it may incur
and, in the event of the bankruptcy of Marathon, the
holders of the industrial revenue bonds and such other
obligations may declare them immediately due and
payable. If such event occurs, 91制片厂 may
not be able to satisfy such obligations.
Other contingencies - 91制片厂 is
contingently liable to its Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer and President for a $3 million retention bonus.
The bonus is payable on the third anniversary of the
Separation and is subject to certain performance
measures.
Commitments - At December 31, 2001 and 2000, United
States Steel's contract commitments to acquire property,
plant and equipment totaled $84 million and $206
million, respectively. Additionally, spending
commitments under lease agreements totaled $2.4 million
at December 31, 2001.
USSK has a commitment to the Slovak government for
a capital improvements program of $700 million, subject
to certain conditions, over a period commencing with the
acquisition date of November 24, 2000 and ending on
December 31, 2010. USSK is required to report
periodically to the Slovak government on its status
toward meeting this commitment. The first reporting
period ends on December 31, 2003. The remaining
commitments under this capital improvements program as
of December 31, 2001 and 2000, were $634 million and
$695 million, respectively.
91制片厂 entered into a 15-year
take-or-pay arrangement in 1993, which requires United
States Steel to accept pulverized coal each month or pay
a minimum monthly charge of approximately $1 million.
Charges for deliveries of pulverized coal totaled $23
million in 2001, 2000 and 1999. If 91制片厂
elects to terminate the contract early, a maximum
termination payment of $89 million as of December 31,
2001, which declines over the duration of the agreement,
may be required.
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27. Subsequent Event
On January 17, 2002, 91制片厂 announced that
it had entered into an Option Agreement with NKK
Corporation (NKK) of Japan. The agreement grants United
States Steel an option to purchase, either directly or
through a subsidiary, all of NKK's stock in National
Steel Corporation and to restructure a $100 million loan
previously made to National Steel by an NKK subsidiary.
The NKK stock in National Steel represents approximately
53% of National's outstanding shares. The option expires
on June 15, 2002.
If the option is exercised, NKK will receive
warrants to purchase 4 million shares of United States
Steel common stock in exchange for its National Steel
shares. The warrants will be exercisable through June
2007 at a price equal to 150% of the average closing
price for 91制片厂's common stock during a
60-day period prior to the issuance of the warrants. In
connection with any exercise of the option, the NKK
subsidiary loan to National Steel would be restructured
into an unsecured, non-interest bearing $30 million
note, with a 20-year term, convertible into 1 million
shares of 91制片厂 common stock. The NKK
convertible note will remain part of a restructured
National Steel. 91制片厂 will have the right
to convert in the first five years if the price of the
stock exceeds $30 per share. In the next five-year
period, both parties have the right to cause conversion
if the price exceeds $30 per share and in the final ten
years, either party has the right to cause conversion.
In addition, 91制片厂 will, if it exercises
the option, offer to acquire the remaining shares of
National Steel in exchange for either warrants with no
less value than those provided to NKK or United States
Steel stock based upon an exchange ratio of .086 shares
of 91制片厂 common stock for each share of
National Steel stock. The minority shareholder option to
receive warrants will not be available unless a
sufficient number of those shareholders elect to receive
warrants to permit such warrants to be listed on the New
York Stock Exchange.
Also, NKK and 91制片厂 have agreed to
enter into discussions for the purpose of developing a
business alliance to support Japanese auto manufacturers
in North America.
Although 91制片厂 has the ability to
exercise the option at any time during its term, it is
91制片厂's current intent not to exercise the
option or to consummate a merger with National Steel
unless a number of significant conditions are satisfied,
including a substantial restructuring of National
Steel's debt and other obligations. Other significant
conditions include the resolution of key contingencies
related to the consolidation of the domestic steel
industry, the financial viability of National Steel and
satisfactory general market conditions.
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
2001 2000
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(In millions, except per share data) 4th Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 1st Qtr.
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Revenues and other income:
Revenues $ 1,398 $ 1,645 $ 1,733 $ 1,510 $ 1,417 $ 1,462 $ 1,629 $ 1,582
Other income (loss) 16 15 4 54 (4) 13 27 6
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Total 1,414 1,660 1,737 1,564 1,413 1,475 1,656 1,588
Income (loss)
from operations (252) (25) (27) (101) (159) 60 112 91
Net income (loss) (174) (23) (30) 9 (139) 19 56 43
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Common stock data (a):
Net income (loss) $ (174) $ (25) $ (32) $ 7 $ (141) $ 17 $ 54 $ 41
- Per share (b):
basic (1.95) (.26) (.34) .10 (1.56) .21 .64 .47
diluted (1.95) (.26) (.34) .10 (1.57) .21 .64 .47
Dividends paid per share .10 .10 .10 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25
Price range of
common stock (c)
- Low 13.00 13.08 13.72 14.00 12.69 14.88 18.25 20.63
- High 18.75 21.70 22.00 18.00 18.31 19.69 26.88 32.94
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(a) Dividends and price range information represent Steel Stock. See Note 1 of
the Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) Earnings per share for all periods is based on the outstanding common shares
at December 31, 2001. See Note 20 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
(c) Composite tape.
Principal Unconsolidated Investees (Unaudited)
December 31, 2001
Company Country Ownership Activity
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Acero Prime, S.R.L. de CV Mexico 44% Steel Processing
Chrome Deposit Corporation United States 50% Chrome Coating Services
Clairton 1314B Partnership, L.P. United States 10% (a) Coke & Coke By-Products
Delta Tubular Processing United States 50% Steel Processing
Double Eagle Steel Coating Company United States 50% Steel Processing
Feralloy Processing Company United States 49% Steel Processing
Olympic Laser Processing United States 50% Steel Processing
PRO-TEC Coating Company United States 50% Steel Processing
Republic Technologies International, LLC United States 16% Steel Products
USS-POSCO Industries United States 50% Steel Processing
Worthington Specialty Processing United States 50% Steel Processing
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(a) Interest in profits and losses is currently 1.75%. This interest will
increase to 45.75% when the limited partners achieve certain rate of return
levels. See Note 16 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
Supplementary Information on Mineral Reserves Other Than Oil and Gas
(Unaudited)
Mineral Reserves
91制片厂 operates two underground coal mining complexes, the #50 Mine
and Pinnacle Preparation Plant in West Virginia, and the Oak Grove Mine and
Concord Preparation Plant in Alabama. 91制片厂 also operates one iron
ore surface mining complex consisting of the open pit Minntac Mine and Pellet
Plant in Minnesota.
Production History
The following table provides a summary, by mining complex, of minerals
production in millions of tons for each of the last three years:
2001 2000 1999
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Coal:
#50 Mine/Pinnacle Preparation Plant 3.2 3.3 4.1
Oak Grove Mine/Concord Preparation Plant 1.8 2.2 2.1
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Total coal production 5.0 5.5 6.2
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Iron Ore Pellets:
Minntac Mine and Pellet Plant 14.5 16.3 14.3
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Supplementary Information on Mineral Reserves Other Than Oil and Gas
(Unaudited) CONTINUED
Adverse mining conditions in the form of unforeseen geologic conditions
encountered at both coal mining operations in the year 2000 resulted in changes
to the mining plans in 2001. Coal production was diminished and mining costs
were elevated. Force majeure conditions were declared with respect to contracted
coal deliveries in 2000 with certain contracts fulfilled by purchased
substitutes and other contracts fulfilled by extension of delivery time into
2001. These adverse mining conditions did not affect reserves reported as of
December 31, 2001.
No recent adverse events affected iron ore pellet production other than
fluctuations in market demand.
Coal Reserves
91制片厂 had 774.8 million short tons of recoverable coal reserves
classified as proven and probable at December 31, 2001. Proven and probable
reserves are defined by sites for inspection, sampling and measurement generally
less than 1 mile apart, such that continuity between points and subsequent
economic evaluation can be assured.
Independent outside entities have reviewed 91制片厂's coal
reserve estimates on properties comprising approximately 70% of the stated coal
reserves.
The following table summarizes our proven and probable coal reserves as of
December 31, 2001, the status of the reserves as assigned or unassigned, our
property interest in the reserves and certain characteristics of the reserves:
Proven and Reserve Control Coal Characteristics As Received (c) As
Probable -------------------- --------------------------------- BTU Per Received (c)
Location Reserves (a) (b) Owned Leased Grade Volatility Pound % Sulfur
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Assigned Reserves (d):
Oak Grove Mine, AL 49.8 49.8 - Metallurgical Low * 12,000 ** 1.0%
#50 Mine, WV 85.2 73.5 11.7 Metallurgical Low * 12,000 ** 1.0%
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Total assigned 135.0 123.3 11.7
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Unassigned Reserves (e):
Alabama 123.4 123.4 - Metallurgical Low to High * 12,000 ** 1.0%
Alabama (b) (f) 45.3 45.3 - Steam Low to High * 12,000 0.7%-2.5%
Alabama 31.9 - 31.9 Metallurgical Medium * 12,000 ** 1.0%
Illinois (f) 374.8 374.8 - Steam High 11,600 2.3%
Indiana, Pennsylvania,
Tennessee, West Virginia (f) 64.4 64.4 - Metallurgical/Steam Low to High 11,600-13,000 1.0%-3.0%
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Total unassigned 639.8 607.9 31.9
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Total Proven and Probable 774.8 731.2 43.6
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* more than or equal to
** less than or equal to
(a) The amounts in this column reflect recoverable tons. Recoverable tons
represent the amount of product that could be used internally or delivered
to a customer after considering mining and preparation losses. Neither
inferred reserves nor resources which exist in addition to proven and
probable reserves were included in these figures. In 2001, reserves
decreased due to production, the sale and lease of reserves to others and
engineering revisions.
(b) All of 91制片厂's recoverable reserves would be recovered
utilizing underground mining methods, with the exception of 15.2 million
short tons of owned, unassigned, recoverable, steam grade reserves in
Alabama which would be recovered utilizing surface mining methods.
(c) "As received" means the quality parameters stated are with the expected
product moisture content and quality values that a customer can reasonably
expect to receive upon delivery.
(d) Assigned Reserves means recoverable coal reserves which have been committed
by 91制片厂 to our operating mines and plant facilities.
(e) Unassigned Reserves represent coal which has not been committed, and which
would require new mines and or plant facilities before operations could
begin on the property.
(f) Represents non-compliance steam coal as defined by Phase II of the Clean Air
Act, having sulfur content in excess of 1.2 pounds per million Btu's.
Iron Ore Reserves
91制片厂 had 695.4 million short tons of recoverable iron ore
reserves classified as proven and probable at December 31, 2001. Proven and
probable reserves are defined by sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement
generally less than 1,000 feet apart, such that continuity between points and
subsequent economic evaluation can be assured. Recoverable tons mean the tons of
product that can be used internally or delivered to a customer after considering
mining and benefication or preparation losses. Neither inferred reserves nor
resources which exist in addition to proven and probable reserves were included
in these figures. In 2001, reserves decreased due to production and engineering
revisions.
All 695.4 million tons of proven and probable reserves are assigned, which
means that they have been committed by 91制片厂 to its one operating
mine, and are of blast furnace pellet grade. 91制片厂 owns 212.2
million of these tons and leases the remaining 483.2 million tons. United States
Steel does not own, or control by lease, any unassigned iron ore reserves.
Independent outside entities, including lessors, have reviewed United
States Steel's estimates on approximately 75% of the stated iron ore reserves.
Five-Year Operating Summary
(Thousands of net tons, unless otherwise noted) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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Raw Steel Production
Gary, IN 6,114 6,610 7,102 6,468 7,428
Mon Valley, PA 1,951 2,683 2,821 2,594 2,561
Fairfield, AL 2,028 2,069 2,109 2,152 2,361
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Domestic Steel 10,093 11,362 12,032 11,214 12,350
Kosice, Slovak Republic 4,051 382 - - -
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Total 14,144 11,744 12,032 11,214 12,350
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Raw Steel Capability
Domestic Steel 12,800 12,800 12,800 12,800 12,800
U. S. Steel Kosice(a) 5,000 467 - - -
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Total 17,800 13,267 12,800 12,800 12,800
Production as % of total capability - Domestic 78.9 88.8 94.0 87.6 96.5
- USSK 81.0 81.8 - - -
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Coke Production
Domestic Steel/(b)/ 4,647 5,003 4,619 4,835 5,757
U. S. Steel Kosice 1,555 188 - - -
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Total 6,202 5,191 4,619 4,835 5,757
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Coke Shipments - Domestic
Trade 2,070 2,069 1,694 2,562 2,995
Intercompany 2,661 2,941 2,982 2,228 2,762
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Total 4,731 5,010 4,676 4,790 5,757
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Iron Ore Pellet Shipments
Trade 2,985 3,336 3,017 4,115 4,895
Intercompany 11,928 11,684 12,008 11,331 11,508
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Total 14,913 15,020 15,025 15,446 16,403
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Coal Shipments
Trade 1,063 3,228 4,891 6,056 6,422
Intercompany 4,519 3,551 2,033 1,614 1,389
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Total 5,582 6,779 6,924 7,670 7,811
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Steel Shipments by Product - Domestic Steel
Sheet and semi-finished steel products 6,411 7,409 8,114 7,608 8,170
Tubular products 1,022 1,145 410 603 947
Plate and tin mill products 2,368 2,202 2,105 2,475 2,526
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Total 9,801 10,756 10,629 10,686 11,643
Total as % of domestic steel industry 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.5 11.0
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Steel Shipments by Product - U. S. Steel Kosice
Sheet and semi-finished steel products 2,937 206 - - -
Tubular products 138 12 - - -
Plate and tin mill products 639 99 - - -
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Total 3,714 317 - - -
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(a) Represents the operations of U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o.,
following the acquisition of the steelmaking operations and
related assets of VSZ a.s. on November 24, 2000.
(b) The reduction in coke production after 1997 reflected United
States Steel's entry into a strategic partnership (the Clairton
1314B Partnership, L.P.) with two limited partners on June 1,
1997, to acquire an interest in three coke batteries at its
Clairton (Pa.) Works.
Five-Year Operating Summary CONTINUED
(Thousands of net tons, unless otherwise noted) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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Steel Shipments by Market - Domestic Steel
Steel service centers 2,421 2,315 2,456 2,563 2,746
Transportation 1,143 1,466 1,505 1,785 1,758
Further conversion:
Joint ventures 1,328 1,771 1,818 1,473 1,568
Trade customers 1,153 1,174 1,633 1,140 1,378
Containers 779 702 738 794 856
Construction 794 936 844 987 994
Oil, gas and petrochemicals 895 973 363 509 810
Export 522 544 321 382 453
All other 766 875 951 1,053 1,080
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Total 9,801 10,756 10,629 10,686 11,643
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Steel Shipments by Market - U. S. Steel Kosice
Steel service centers 492 53 - - -
Transportation 194 13 - - -
Further conversion:
Joint ventures 30 2 - - -
Trade customers 958 70 - - -
Containers 234 17 - - -
Construction 1,034 82 - - -
Oil, gas and petrochemicals 168 24 - - -
All other 604 56 - - -
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Total 3,714 317 - - -
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Average Steel Price Per Ton
Domestic Steel $427 $450 $420 $469 $479
U. S. Steel Kosice 260 269 - - -
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Five-Year Financial Summary (a)
(Dollars in millions, except as noted) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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Revenues and Other Income
Revenues by product:
Sheet & semi-finished steel products $ 3,163 $ 3,288 $ 3,433 $ 3,598 $ 3,923
Tubular products 755 754 221 382 596
Plate & tin mill products 1,273 977 919 1,164 1,197
Raw materials (coal, coke & iron ore) 485 626 549 744 796
Other (b) 610 445 414 490 517
Income (loss) from investees 64 (8) (89) 46 69
Net gains on disposal of assets 22 46 21 54 57
Other income (loss) 3 4 2 (1) 1
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Total revenues and other income $ 6,375 $ 6,132 $ 5,470 $ 6,477 $ 7,156
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Income (Loss) From Operations
Segment income (loss):
Domestic Steel $ (461) $ 98 $ 115 $ 497 $ 732
U. S. Steel Kosice (USSK) 123 2 - - -
Items not allocated to segments:
Net pension credits 146 266 193 186 144
Costs of former businesses (76) (86) (83) (100) (125)
Administrative expenses (22) (25) (17) (24) (33)
Asset impairments (166) (79) - - -
Gains (losses) related to equity investees 114 (36) (54) - -
Other (63) (36) (4) 20 55
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Total income (loss) from operations (405) 104 150 579 773
Net interest and other financial costs 141 105 74 42 87
Provision (credit) for income taxes (328) 20 25 173 234
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Net Income (Loss) (c) (218) (21) 44 364 452
Per common share - basic & diluted (2.45) (.24) .49 4.08 5.07
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Balance Sheet Position at Year-End
Current assets $ 2,073 $ 2,717 $ 1,981 $ 1,275 $ 1,531
Net property, plant & equipment 3,084 2,739 2,516 2,500 2,496
Total assets 8,337 8,711 7,525 6,749 6,694
Short-term debt 32 209 13 25 67
Other current liabilities 1,227 1,182 1,271 991 1,267
Long-term debt 1,434 (d) 2,236 902 464 456
Employee benefits 2,008 1,767 2,245 2,315 2,338
Preferred securities - 249 249 248 248
Stockholders' equity (e) 2,506 1,919 2,056 2,093 1,782
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Cash Flow Data
Net cash from operating activities $ 675 (f) $ (627) $ (80) $ 380 $ 476
Capital expenditures 287 244 287 310 261
Dividends paid (g) 57 97 97 96 96
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Employee Data
Total employment costs $ 1,581 (h) $ 1,197 (i) $ 1,148 $ 1,305 $ 1,417
Average domestic employment cost
(dollars per hour) 33.88 28.70 28.35 30.42 31.56
Average number of domestic employees 21,078 19,353 19,266 20,267 20,683
Average number of USSK employees 16,083 16,256 (j) - - -
Number of pensioners at year-end 91,003 94,339 97,102 (k) 92,051 93,952
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Stockholder Data at Year-End/(e)/
Common shares outstanding (millions) 89.2 88.8 88.4 88.3 86.6
Registered shareholders (in thousands) 52.4 50.3 55.6 60.2 65.1
Market price of common stock $ 18.11 $ 18.00 $ 33.00 $ 23.00 $ 31.25
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(a) See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements for
discussion of the basis of presentation and the December 31, 2001
Separation from Marathon.
(b) Includes revenue from the sale of steel production by-products,
engineering and consulting services, real estate development and
resource management, and, beginning in 2001, transportation
services.
(c) Earnings per share for all years is based on the outstanding
common shares at December 31, 2001.
(d) Reflects the $900 million Value Transfer. See Note 2 of the Notes
to Financial Statements.
(e) For periods prior to 2001, amounts represent Marathon's net
investment in 91制片厂.
(f) Reflects $819 million of tax settlements with Marathon. See the
Statement of Cash Flows.
(g) Represents data pertaining to USX-U. S. Steel Group common stock
for periods prior to 2001.
(h) Includes LTV Corporation's tin mill products business and
Transtar, Inc. subsidiaries from dates of acquisition, March 1,
2001 and March 23, 2001, respectively.
(i) Includes USSK from date of acquisition on November 24, 2000.
(j) Represents average head count from the date of acquisition.
(k) Includes approximately 8,000 surviving spouse beneficiaries added
to the 91制片厂 pension plan in 1999.