EX-13.1 2 trp-03312014xmda.htm MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS TRP-03.31.2014-MD&A
EXHIBIT 13.1

Quarterly report to shareholders

First quarter 2014
 
Financial highlights
 
Comparable EBITDA, comparable earnings, comparable earnings per common share and funds generated from operations are all non-GAAP measures. See non-GAAP measures section for more information.  
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $, except per share amounts)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Income
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
2,884

 
2,252

Comparable EBITDA
 
1,396

 
1,168

Net income attributable to common shares
 
412

 
446

per common share - basic and diluted
 

$0.58

 

$0.63

Comparable earnings
 
422

 
370

per common share
 

$0.60

 

$0.52

 
 
 
 
 
Operating cash flow
 
 

 
 

Funds generated from operations
 
1,102

 
916

Increase in operating working capital
 
(123
)
 
(210
)
Net cash provided by operations
 
979

 
706

 
 
 
 
 
Investing activities
 
 

 
 

Capital expenditures
 
778

 
929

Equity investments
 
89

 
32

 
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 

 
 

Per common share
 

$0.48

 

$0.46

 
 
 
 
 
Basic common shares outstanding (millions)
 
 

 
 

Average for the period
 
708

 
706

End of period
 
708

 
706






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Management’s discussion and analysis
 
May 1, 2014
 
This management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) contains information to help the reader make investment decisions about TransCanada Corporation. It discusses our business, operations, financial position, risks and other factors for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and should be read with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
 
This MD&A should also be read in conjunction with our December 31, 2013 audited consolidated financial statements and notes and the MD&A in our 2013 Annual Report, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 

About this document
 
Throughout this MD&A, the terms, we, us, our and TransCanada mean TransCanada Corporation and its subsidiaries.
 
Abbreviations and acronyms that are not defined in this MD&A are defined in the glossary in our 2013 Annual Report.
 
All information is as of May 1, 2014 and all amounts are in Canadian dollars, unless noted otherwise.
  
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
We disclose forward-looking information to help current and potential investors understand management’s assessment of our future plans and financial outlook, and our future prospects overall.
 
Statements that are forward-looking are based on certain assumptions and on what we know and expect today and generally include words like anticipate, expect, believe, may, will, should, estimate or other similar words.
 
Forward-looking statements in this MD&A may include information about the following, among other things:
anticipated business prospects
our financial and operational performance, including the performance of our subsidiaries
expectations or projections about strategies and goals for growth and expansion
expected cash flows and future financing options available to us
expected costs for planned projects, including projects under construction and in development
expected schedules for planned projects (including anticipated construction and completion dates)
expected regulatory processes and outcomes
expected impact of regulatory outcomes
expected outcomes with respect to legal proceedings, including arbitration
expected capital expenditures and contractual obligations
expected operating and financial results
the expected impact of future accounting changes, commitments and contingent liabilities
expected industry, market and economic conditions.

Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance. Actual events and results could be significantly different because of assumptions, risks or uncertainties related to our business or events that happen after the date of this MD&A.
 
Our forward-looking information is based on the following key assumptions, and subject to the following risks and uncertainties:
 
Assumptions
inflation rates, commodity prices and capacity prices
timing of financings and hedging
regulatory decisions and outcomes
foreign exchange rates
interest rates
tax rates
planned and unplanned outages and the use of our pipeline and energy assets
integrity and reliability of our assets
access to capital markets
anticipated construction costs, schedules and completion dates
acquisitions and divestitures.

Risks and uncertainties
our ability to successfully implement our strategic initiatives
whether our strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits
the operating performance of our pipeline and energy assets



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amount of capacity sold and rates achieved in our pipeline businesses
the availability and price of energy commodities
the amount of capacity payments and revenues we receive from our energy business
regulatory decisions and outcomes
outcomes of legal proceedings, including arbitration
performance of our counterparties
changes in the political environment
changes in environmental and other laws and regulations
competitive factors in the pipeline and energy sectors
construction and completion of capital projects
costs for labour, equipment and materials
access to capital markets
interest and foreign exchange rates
weather
cyber security
technological developments
economic conditions in North America as well as globally.

You can read more about these factors and others in reports we have filed with Canadian securities regulators and the SEC, including the MD&A in our 2013 Annual Report.
 
You should not put undue reliance on forward-looking information and should not use future-oriented information or financial outlooks for anything other than their intended purpose. We do not update our forward-looking statements due to new information or future events, unless we are required to by law.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION
You can find more information about TransCanada in our annual information form and other disclosure documents, which are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
 
NON-GAAP MEASURES
We use the following non-GAAP measures:
EBITDA
EBIT
funds generated from operations
comparable earnings
comparable earnings per common share
comparable EBITDA
comparable EBIT
comparable depreciation and amortization
comparable interest expense
comparable interest income and other
comparable income tax expense.
 
These measures do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities.
 
EBITDA and EBIT
We use EBITDA as an approximate measure of our pre-tax operating cash flow. It measures our earnings before deducting financial charges, income tax, depreciation and amortization, net income attributable to non-controlling interests and preferred share dividends, and includes income from equity investments. EBIT measures our earnings from ongoing operations and is a better measure of our performance and an effective tool for evaluating trends in each segment as it is equivalent to our segmented earnings. It is calculated in the same way as EBITDA, less depreciation and amortization.
 
Funds generated from operations
Funds generated from operations includes net cash provided by operations before changes in operating working capital. We believe it is a better measure of our consolidated operating cash flow because it does not include fluctuations from working capital balances, which do not necessarily reflect underlying operations in the same period. See Financial condition section for a reconciliation to net cash provided by operations.
 
Comparable measures
We calculate the comparable measures by adjusting certain GAAP and non-GAAP measures for specific items we believe are significant but not reflective of our underlying operations in the period. These comparable measures are calculated on a consistent basis from period to period and are adjusted for specific items in each period, as applicable.
 



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Comparable measure
Original measure
 
 
comparable earnings
net income attributable to common shares
comparable earnings per common share
net income per common share
comparable EBITDA
EBITDA
comparable EBIT
EBIT
comparable depreciation and amortization
depreciation and amortization
comparable interest expense
interest expense
comparable interest income and other
interest income and other
comparable income tax expense
income tax expense
 
Our decision not to include a specific item is subjective and made after careful consideration. These may include:
certain fair value adjustments relating to risk management activities
income tax refunds and adjustments
gains or losses on sales of assets
legal, contractual and bankruptcy settlements
impact of regulatory or arbitration decisions relating to prior year earnings
write-downs of assets and investments.

We calculate comparable earnings by excluding the unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value of certain derivatives used to reduce our exposure to certain financial and commodity price risks. These derivatives provide effective economic hedges, but do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting. As a result, the changes in fair value are recorded in net income. As these amounts do not accurately reflect the gains and losses that will be realized at settlement, we do not consider them part of our underlying operations.



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Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $, except per share amounts)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA
 
1,385

 
1,219

NEB decision - 2012
 

 
(55
)
Non-comparable risk management activities affecting EBITDA
 
11

 
4

Comparable EBITDA
 
1,396

 
1,168

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(393
)
 
(354
)
Comparable EBIT
 
1,003

 
814

Other income statement items
 
 

 
 

Comparable interest expense
 
(274
)
 
(257
)
Comparable interest income and other
 
(6
)
 
18

Comparable income tax expense
 
(224
)
 
(159
)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
(54
)
 
(31
)
Preferred share dividends
 
(23
)
 
(15
)
Comparable earnings
 
422

 
370

Specific items (net of tax):
 
 

 
 

NEB decision - 2012
 

 
84

Risk management activities1
 
(10
)
 
(8
)
Net income attributable to common shares
 
412

 
446

 
 
 
 
 
Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(393
)
 
(354
)
Specific item:
 
 

 
 

NEB decision - 2012
 

 
(13
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(393
)
 
(367
)
 
 
 
 
 
Comparable interest expense
 
(274
)
 
(257
)
Specific item:
 
 

 
 

NEB decision - 2012
 

 
(1
)
Interest expense
 
(274
)
 
(258
)
 
 
 
 
 
Comparable interest income and other
 
(6
)
 
18

Specific items:
 
 

 
 

NEB decision - 2012
 

 
1

Risk management activities1
 
(2
)
 
(6
)
Interest income and other
 
(8
)
 
13

 
 
 
 
 
Comparable income tax expense
 
(224
)
 
(159
)
Specific items:
 
 

 
 

NEB decision - 2012
 

 
42

Risk management activities1
 
3

 
2

Income tax expense
 
(221
)
 
(115
)
 
 
 
 
 
Comparable earnings per common share
 

$0.60

 

$0.52

Specific items (net of tax):
 
 
 
 
NEB decision - 2012
 

 
0.12

Risk management activities1
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
Net income per common share
 

$0.58

 

$0.63





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1
 
Risk management activities

three months ended
March 31
 
 
(unaudited - millions of $)

2014

 
2013

 
 







 
 
Canadian Power


 
(2
)
 
 
U.S. Power

(2
)
 
1

 
 
Natural Gas Storage

(9
)
 
(3
)
 
 
Foreign exchange

(2
)
 
(6
)
 
 
Income tax attributable to risk management activities

3

 
2

 
 
Total losses from risk management activities

(10
)
 
(8
)




Comparable EBITDA and EBIT by business segment
three months ended March 31, 2014
 
Natural Gas

 
Liquids

 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited - millions of $)

Pipelines


Pipelines1


Energy


Corporate


Total

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA
 
848

 
241

 
334

 
(38
)
 
1,385

Non-comparable risk management activities affecting EBITDA
 

 

 
11

 

 
11

Comparable EBITDA

848

 
241

 
345

 
(38
)
 
1,396

Comparable depreciation and amortization

(262
)
 
(49
)
 
(77
)
 
(5
)
 
(393
)
Comparable EBIT

586

 
192

 
268

 
(43
)
 
1,003


three months ended March 31, 2013
 
Natural Gas

 
Liquids

 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited - millions of $)

Pipelines


Pipelines1


Energy


Corporate


Total

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA
 
801

 
179

 
273

 
(34
)
 
1,219

NEB decision - 2012
 
(55
)
 

 

 

 
(55
)
Non-comparable risk management activities affecting EBITDA
 

 

 
4

 

 
4

Comparable EBITDA

746

 
179

 
277

 
(34
)
 
1,168

Comparable depreciation and amortization

(240
)
 
(37
)
 
(74
)
 
(3
)
 
(354
)
Comparable EBIT

506

 
142

 
203

 
(37
)
 
814


1
Previously Oil Pipelines.




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Results - First quarter 2014
 
Net income attributable to common shares is comprised of comparable earnings and specific income statement items excluded from comparable earnings. Net income attributable to common shares was $412 million this quarter compared to $446 million in first quarter 2013. The first quarter 2013 results included $84 million of net income related to the 2012 impact of the NEB decision (RH-003-2011). This amount was excluded from comparable earnings. Net income also includes net unrealized after-tax gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of certain risk management activities, which are excluded from comparable earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 comparable earnings excluded losses of $10 million ($13 million before tax) compared to losses of $8 million ($10 million before tax) for the same period in 2013 resulting from these risk management activities.

The discussion of segmented results will focus on the remaining aspects of net income through a discussion of comparable earnings.
 
Comparable earnings this quarter were $52 million higher than first quarter 2013, an increase of $0.08 per share.
 
This was primarily the net effect of the following:
incremental earnings from the Gulf Coast extension of the Keystone Pipeline System which was placed in service on January 22, 2014
higher equity income from Bruce Power because of higher earnings from Bruce B, reflecting lower planned outage days, and higher earnings from Bruce A Unit 4, following the completion of the planned life extension outage which began in third quarter 2012 and was completed in April 2013
higher earnings from U.S. Power mainly because of higher realized capacity and power prices
higher earnings from U.S. and international pipelines due to higher transportation revenue at Great Lakes and higher contributions from TC PipeLines, LP reflecting colder weather and increased demand
higher OM&A costs at ANR as well as lower storage revenues
higher interest expense due to new debt issuances.

The stronger U.S. dollar this quarter compared to the same period in 2013 positively impacted the results in our U.S. businesses, which were mostly offset by a corresponding increase in interest expense on U.S. dollar-denominated debt as well as realized losses on foreign exchange hedges used to manage our net exposure through our hedging program.





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CAPITAL PROGRAM
We are developing quality projects under our long-term capital program. With the Gulf Coast extension of the Keystone Pipeline System in service in January 2014, our commercially secured growth portfolio now stands at $36 billion. These long-life infrastructure assets are supported by long-term commercial arrangements with creditworthy counterparties or regulated business models and are expected to generate significant growth in earnings and cashflow.

Our capital program is comprised of $10 billion of small to medium-sized projects and $26 billion of large scale projects. Amounts presented exclude the impact of foreign exchange and capitalized interest.
at March 31, 2014
 
Expected
 
Estimated

 
 
(billions of $)
 
In-Service Date
 
Project Cost

 
Amount Spent

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Small to medium-sized projects
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tamazunchale Extension
 
2014
 
US 0.6

 
US 0.5

Ontario Solar
 
2014-2015
 
0.5

 
0.2

Houston Lateral and Terminal
 
2015
 
US 0.4

 
US 0.2

Heartland and TC Terminals
 
2016
 
0.9

 

Keystone Hardisty Terminal
 
2016
 
0.3

 
0.1

Topolobampo
 
2016
 
US 1.0

 
US 0.4

Mazatlan
 
2016
 
US 0.4

 
US 0.1

Grand Rapids1
 
2015-2017
 
1.5

 
0.1

Northern Courier
 
2017
 
0.8

 
0.1

NGTL System
 
2014-2018
 
2.2

 
0.3

Napanee
 
2017 or 2018
 
1.0

 

 
 
 
 
9.6

 
2.0

Large scale projects2
 
 
 
 
 
 
Keystone XL3
 
Approximately 2 years
from date permit received
 
US 5.4

 
US 2.3

Energy East4
 
2018
 
12.0

 
0.2

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission
 
2018
 
5.0

 
0.2

Coastal GasLink
 
2018+
 
4.0

 
0.1

 
 
 
 
26.4

 
2.8

 
 
 
 
36.0

 
4.8

1
Represents our 50 per cent share.
2
Subject to cost adjustments due to market conditions, route refinement, permitting conditions and scheduling.
3
Estimated project cost will increase depending on the timing of the Presidential permit.
4
Excludes transfer of Canadian Mainline natural gas assets.

Outlook

The sale of Cancarb Limited and its related power generation facility on April 15, 2014 is expected to result in an after-tax gain of approximately $95 million to our second quarter 2014 earnings. In addition, effective April 30, 2014, we terminated a long-term natural gas storage contract with a third party provider in Alberta, which is expected to result in a charge of approximately $33 million after-tax to our second quarter 2014 earnings.

See the MD&A in our 2013 Annual Report for further information about our outlook.



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Natural Gas Pipelines
 
Comparable EBITDA and comparable EBIT are non-GAAP measures. Comparable EBIT is equivalent to our Natural Gas Pipelines segmented earnings after adjusting for $42 million of EBIT in 2013 related to the 2012 impact from the NEB decision (RH-003-2011). See non-GAAP measures section for more information.
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Pipelines
 
 
 
 
Canadian Mainline
 
315

 
280

NGTL System
 
219

 
182

Foothills
 
27

 
29

Other Canadian pipelines (TQM1, Ventures LP)
 
5

 
6

Canadian Pipelines - comparable EBITDA
 
566

 
497

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(203
)
 
(184
)
Canadian Pipelines - comparable EBIT
 
363

 
313

 
 
 
 
 
U.S. and International (US$)
 
 

 
 

ANR
 
78

 
90

TC PipeLines, LP1,2
 
26

 
17

Great Lakes3
 
19

 
10

Other U.S. pipelines (Bison4, Iroquois1, GTN4, Portland5)
 
45

 
71

Mexico (Guadalajara, Tamazunchale)
 
25

 
26

International and other (Gas Pacifico/INNERGY1, TransGas1)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
Non-controlling interests6
 
73

 
43

U.S. Pipelines and International - comparable EBITDA
 
265

 
255

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(54
)
 
(55
)
U.S. Pipelines and International - comparable EBIT
 
211

 
200

Foreign exchange impact
 
21

 
2

U.S. Pipelines and International - comparable EBIT (Cdn$)
 
232

 
202

Business Development comparable EBITDA and EBIT
 
(9
)
 
(9
)
Natural Gas Pipelines - comparable EBIT
 
586

 
506

 
 
 
 
 
Summary
 
 

 
 

Natural Gas Pipelines - comparable EBITDA
 
848

 
746

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(262
)
 
(240
)
Natural Gas Pipelines - comparable EBIT
 
586

 
506


1
Results from TQM, Northern Border, Iroquois, TransGas and Gas Pacifico/INNERGY reflect our share of equity income from these investments.
2
Effective May 22, 2013, our ownership interest in TC PipeLines, LP decreased from 33.3 per cent to 28.9 per cent. On July 1, 2013, we sold 45 per cent of GTN and Bison to TC PipeLines, LP. The following shows our ownership interest in TC PipeLines,LP and our effective ownership of GTN, Bison, and Great Lakes through our ownership interest in TC PipeLines, LP for the periods presented.
 
 
 
Ownership percentage as of
 
 
 
July 1, 2013
 
May 22, 2013
 
January 1, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TC PipeLines, LP
 
28.9
 
28.9
 
33.3
 
Effective ownership through TC PipeLines, LP:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  GTN/Bison
 
20.2
 
7.2
 
8.3
 
  Great Lakes
 
13.4
 
13.4
 
15.5

3
Represents our 53.6 per cent direct ownership interest.
4
Effective July 1, 2013, represents our 30 per cent direct ownership interest. Prior to July 1, 2013, our direct ownership interest was 75 per cent.
5
Represents our 61.7 per cent ownership interest.
6
Comparable EBITDA for the portions of TC PipeLines, LP and Portland we do not own.




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NET INCOME - WHOLLY OWNED CANADIAN PIPELINES
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Mainline - net income
 
66

 
151

Canadian Mainline - comparable earnings
 
66

 
67

NGTL System
 
63

 
56

Foothills
 
4

 
4

 
OPERATING STATISTICS - WHOLLY OWNED PIPELINES
three months ended March 31
 
Canadian Mainline1
 
NGTL System2
 
ANR3
(unaudited)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average investment base (millions of $)
 
5,706

 
5,870

 
6,137

 
5,824

 
n/a

 
n/a

Delivery volumes (Bcf)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total
 
528

 
426

 
1,131

 
994

 
525

 
465

Average per day
 
5.9

 
4.7

 
12.6

 
11.0

 
5.8

 
5.2

 
1
Canadian Mainline’s throughput volumes represent physical deliveries to domestic and export markets. Physical receipts originating at the Alberta border and in Saskatchewan for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were 357 Bcf (2013 – 231 Bcf). Average per day was 4.0 Bcf (2013 – 2.6 Bcf).
2
Field receipt volumes for the NGTL System for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were 933 Bcf (2013 – 916 Bcf). Average per day was 10.4 Bcf (2013 – 10.2 Bcf).
3
Under its current rates, which are approved by the FERC, changes in average investment base do not affect results.
 
CANADIAN PIPELINES
Comparable EBITDA and net income for our rate-regulated Canadian Pipelines are affected by our approved ROE, our investment base, the level of deemed common equity and incentive earnings. Changes in depreciation, financial charges and taxes also impact comparable EBITDA and comparable EBIT but do not impact net income as they are recovered in revenue on a flow-through basis.
 
Canadian Mainline’s comparable earnings reflect an ROE of 11.50 per cent on deemed common equity of 40 per cent and have decreased by $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 because of a lower average investment base. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $85 million lower than the same period in 2013 as net income in 2013 included $84 million related to the 2012 impact of the NEB decision (RH-003-2011), which was excluded from comparable earnings.
 
Net income for the NGTL System increased by $7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 primarily due to a higher average investment base as well as an increase in the ROE. The 2013-2014 NGTL Settlement approved by the NEB in November 2013 included an ROE of 10.10 per cent on deemed common equity of 40 per cent. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflected the previously approved ROE of 9.70 per cent on deemed common equity of 40 per cent.
 
U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL PIPELINES
Earnings for our U.S. pipelines operations is generally affected by contracted volume levels, volumes delivered and the rates charged, as well as by the cost of providing services, including OM&A and property taxes. ANR is also affected by the contracting and pricing of its storage capacity and incidental commodity sales.
 
Comparable EBITDA for the U.S. and international pipelines increased US$10 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. This was the net effect of:
higher transportation revenues at Great Lakes and higher contributions from TC PipeLines, LP reflecting colder weather and increased demand
higher OM&A costs at ANR as well as lower storage revenues
a stronger U.S. dollar which had a positive impact on the Canadian dollar equivalent comparable earnings in our U.S. operations.

COMPARABLE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Comparable depreciation and amortization increased $22 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 mainly because of a higher investment base and higher depreciation rates on the NGTL System.



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Liquids Pipelines1 
 
Comparable EBITDA and comparable EBIT are non-GAAP measures. Comparable EBIT is equivalent to our Liquids Pipelines segmented earnings. See non-GAAP measures section for more information.
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Keystone Pipeline System
 
248

 
186

Liquids Pipelines Business Development
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Liquids Pipelines - comparable EBITDA
 
241

 
179

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(49
)
 
(37
)
Liquids Pipelines - comparable EBIT
 
192

 
142

 
 
 
 
 
Comparable EBIT denominated as follows:
 
 

 
 

Canadian dollars
 
49

 
47

U.S. dollars
 
129

 
94

Foreign exchange impact
 
14

 
1

 
 
192

 
142


1
Previously Oil Pipelines. 

Comparable EBITDA from our Keystone Pipeline System is generated primarily by providing pipeline capacity to shippers for fixed monthly payments that are not linked to actual throughput volumes. Uncontracted capacity is offered to the market on a spot basis and provides opportunities to generate incremental earnings.

Comparable EBITDA for the Keystone Pipeline System increased by $62 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase is primarily due to:
incremental earnings from the Gulf Coast extension which was placed in service on January 22, 2014
a stronger U.S. dollar which had a positive impact on the Canadian dollar equivalent comparable earnings in our U.S. operations.

COMPARABLE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Comparable depreciation and amortization increased by $12 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to the Gulf Coast extension.



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Energy
 
Comparable EBITDA and comparable EBIT are non-GAAP measures. Comparable EBIT is equivalent to our Energy segmented earnings after adjusting for $11 million (2013 - $4 million) related to unrealized losses on risk management activities. See non-GAAP measures section for more information.
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited -  millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Power
 
 
 
 
Western Power
 
72

 
74

Eastern Power1
 
93

 
90

Bruce Power
 
64

 
31

Canadian Power - comparable EBITDA2
 
229

 
195

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(44
)
 
(43
)
Canadian Power - comparable EBIT2
 
185

 
152

U.S. Power (US$)
 
 

 
 

U.S. Power - comparable EBITDA
 
86

 
67

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(27
)
 
(28
)
U.S. Power - comparable EBIT
 
59

 
39

Foreign exchange impact
 
5

 
1

U.S. Power - comparable EBIT (Cdn$)
 
64

 
40

Natural Gas Storage and other
 
 

 
 

Natural Gas Storage and other - comparable EBITDA
 
27

 
18

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Natural Gas Storage and other - comparable EBIT
 
24

 
15

Business Development comparable EBITDA and EBIT
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
Energy - comparable EBIT2
 
268

 
203

 
 
 
 
 
Summary
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Energy - comparable EBITDA2
 
345

 
277

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(77
)
 
(74
)
Energy - comparable EBIT2
 
268

 
203


1
Includes four Ontario solar facilities acquired between June and December 2013.
2
Includes our share of equity income from our investments in ASTC Power Partnership, Portlands Energy and Bruce Power.
 
Comparable EBITDA for Energy increased by $68 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was the result of:
higher equity income from Bruce Power because of higher earnings from Bruce B, reflecting lower planned outage days, and higher earnings from Bruce A Unit 4, following the completion of the planned life extension outage which began in third quarter 2012 and was completed in April 2013
higher earnings from U.S. Power mainly because of higher realized capacity and power prices
higher earnings from natural gas storage mainly due to increased proprietary revenues, partially offset by decreased third party storage revenues.



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CANADIAN POWER
 
Western and Eastern Power1 
Comparable EBITDA and comparable EBIT are non-GAAP measures. See non-GAAP measures section for more information.
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
 
 
Western Power
 
181

 
142

Eastern Power1
 
142

 
109

Other2
 
51

 
31

 
 
374

 
282

Income from equity investments3
 
20

 
22

Commodity purchases resold
 
(101
)
 
(67
)
Plant operating costs and other
 
(128
)
 
(73
)
Comparable EBITDA
 
165

 
164

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(44
)
 
(43
)
Comparable EBIT
 
121

 
121

 
 
 
 
 
Breakdown of comparable EBITDA
 
 
 
 
Western Power
 
72

 
74

Eastern Power
 
93

 
90

Comparable EBITDA
 
165

 
164


1
Includes four Ontario solar facilities acquired between June and December 2013.
2
Includes sale of excess natural gas purchased for generation and sales of thermal carbon black.
3
Includes our share of equity income from our investments in ASTC Power Partnership, which holds the Sundance B PPA, and Portlands Energy.

Sales volumes and plant availability
Includes our share of volumes from our equity investments.
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Sales volumes (GWh)
 
 
 
 
Supply
 
 
 
 
Generation
 
 
 
 
Western Power
 
609

 
670

Eastern Power1
 
1,277

 
1,346

Purchased
 
 

 
 

Sundance A & B and Sheerness PPAs2
 
2,800

 
1,707

Other purchases
 
5

 

 
 
4,691

 
3,723

Sales
 
 

 
 

Contracted
 
 

 
 

Western Power
 
2,461

 
1,707

Eastern Power1
 
1,277

 
1,346

Spot
 
 

 
 

Western Power
 
953

 
670

 
 
4,691

 
3,723

Plant availability3
 
 

 
 

Western Power4
 
96
%
 
97
%
Eastern Power1,5
 
98
%
 
96
%

1
Includes four Ontario solar facilities acquired between June and December 2013.
2
Sundance A Unit 1 returned to service in September 2013 and Unit 2 returned to service in October 2013.
3
The percentage of time the plant was available to generate power, regardless of whether it was running.
4
Does not include facilities that provide power to TransCanada under PPAs.



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5
Does not include Bécancour because power generation has been suspended since 2008.

Western Power
Western Power’s comparable EBITDA decreased by $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to the net effect of:
lower realized power prices
incremental earnings from the return to service of the Sundance A PPA Unit 1 in September 2013 and Unit 2 in October 2013 which also resulted in increased volume purchases and sales.

Average spot market power prices in Alberta decreased by 3 per cent to $62/MWh for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Realized power prices on power sales can be higher or lower than spot market power prices in any given period, as a result of contracting activities.

72 per cent of Western Power sales volumes were sold under contract in first quarter 2014 and 2013.
 
Eastern Power
Eastern Power’s comparable EBITDA increased by $3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 mainly due to the incremental earnings from the Ontario solar facilities acquired in 2013.

BRUCE POWER
Our proportionate share
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $ unless noted otherwise)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Income/(loss) from equity investments1
 
 
 
 
Bruce A
 
49

 
36

Bruce B
 
15

 
(5
)
 
 
64

 
31

Comprised of:
 
 

 
 

Revenues
 
300

 
287

Operating expenses
 
(157
)
 
(173
)
Depreciation and other
 
(79
)
 
(83
)
 
 
64

 
31

Bruce Power - Other information
 
 

 
 

Plant availability2
 
 

 
 

Bruce A
 
80
%
 
66
%
Bruce B
 
85
%
 
78
%
Combined Bruce Power
 
83
%
 
72
%
Planned outage days
 
 

 
 

Bruce A
 

 
90

Bruce B
 
49

 
70

Unplanned outage days
 
 

 
 

Bruce A
 
60

 
8

Bruce B
 

 
9

Sales volumes (GWh)1
 
 

 
 

Bruce A
 
2,527

 
2,097

Bruce B
 
1,924

 
1,735

 
 
4,451

 
3,832

Realized sales price per MWh3
 
 

 
 

Bruce A
 

$71

 

$68

Bruce B
 

$56

 

$53

Combined Bruce Power
 

$63

 

$59


1
Represents our 48.9 per cent ownership interest in Bruce A and 31.6 per cent ownership interest in Bruce B. Sales volumes exclude deemed generation.
2
The percentage of time the plant was available to generate power, regardless of whether it was running.
3
Calculated based on actual and deemed generation. Bruce B realized sales prices per MWh includes revenues under the floor price mechanism and revenues from contract settlements.



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Equity income from Bruce A increased by $13 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was mainly a result of higher earnings from Unit 4, following the completion of the planned life extension outage which began in third quarter 2012 and was completed in April 2013. The increase was partially offset by:
lower volumes from Units 1 and 2 due to higher unplanned outage days
the impact of an insurance recovery of approximately $40 million recognized in first quarter 2013.

Equity income from Bruce B increased by $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was mainly due to higher volumes and lower operating costs resulting from lower planned and unplanned outage days.
 
Under the contract with the OPA, all of the output from Bruce A Units 1 to 4 is sold at a fixed price/MWh. The fixed price is adjusted annually on April 1 for inflation and other provisions under the OPA contract. Bruce A also recovers fuel costs from the OPA.
Bruce A Fixed price
Per MWh
 
 
April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
$71.70
April 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014
$70.99
April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
$68.23
 
Under the same contract, all output from Bruce B Units 5 to 8 is subject to a floor price adjusted annually for inflation on April 1.
Bruce B Floor price
Per MWh
 
 
April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
$52.86
April 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014
$52.34
April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
$51.62
 
Amounts received under the Bruce B floor price mechanism within a calendar year are subject to repayment if the monthly average spot price exceeds the floor price. Although the first quarter 2014 average spot price exceeded the floor price, spot prices are expected to fall below the floor price for the remainder of 2014. As a result, amounts received above the floor price in first quarter 2014 are not expected to be realized under the Bruce B floor price mechanism and therefore, have not been reflected in equity income.

Bruce B also enters into fixed-price contracts under which it receives or pays the difference between the contract price and the spot price.
 
The overall plant availability percentage in 2014 is expected to be in the mid 80s for Bruce A and high 80s for Bruce B. Planned maintenance on a Bruce A unit will occur in second quarter 2014. Planned maintenance on one of the Bruce B units is scheduled to occur in fourth quarter 2014.

U.S. POWER
Comparable EBITDA and comparable EBIT are non-GAAP measures. See non-GAAP measures section for more information. 
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of US $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
 
 
Power1
 
745

 
462

Capacity
 
70

 
47

 
 
815

 
509

Commodity purchases resold
 
(549
)
 
(306
)
Plant operating costs and other2
 
(180
)
 
(136
)
Comparable EBITDA
 
86

 
67

Comparable depreciation and amortization
 
(27
)
 
(28
)
Comparable EBIT
 
59

 
39


1
The realized gains and losses from financial derivatives used to buy and sell power, natural gas and fuel oil to manage U.S. Power’s assets are presented on a net basis in power revenues.
2
Includes the cost of fuel consumed in generation.




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Sales volumes and plant availability 
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Physical sales volumes (GWh)
 
 
 
 
Supply
 
 
 
 
Generation
 
1,238

 
1,051

Purchased
 
2,829

 
2,479

 
 
4,067

 
3,530

 
 
 
 
 
Plant availability1
 
85
%
 
79
%

1
The percentage of time the plant was available to generate power, regardless of whether it was running.
 
U.S. Power’s comparable EBITDA increased US$19 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was the net effect of:
higher realized capacity prices in New York
higher realized power prices in New England
higher realized power prices and higher generation in New York offset by higher plant operating costs due to higher fuel prices
higher prices and related costs on volumes purchased to fulfill power sales commitments to wholesale, commercial and industrial customers
a stronger U.S. dollar which had a positive impact on the Canadian dollar equivalent comparable earnings in our U.S. operations.

Wholesale electricity prices in New York and New England were significantly higher for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Average spot power prices for the Western/Central Massachusetts load zone in New England increased 75 per cent to $143/MWh and in New York City spot power prices increased 78 per cent to an average of $126/MWh. Colder winter temperatures compared to the same period in 2013 and gas transmission constraints resulted in higher natural gas prices in the predominantly gas-fired New England and New York power markets for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Spot capacity prices in New York City were 102 per cent higher in first quarter 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. This increase in spot capacity prices and the impact of hedging activities resulted in higher realized capacity prices in New York. 
Physical sales volumes for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were higher than the same period in 2013 due to higher purchased volumes sold to wholesale, commercial and industrial customers in our PJM markets and higher generation at our Ravenswood facility in New York.
 
As at March 31, 2014, approximately 5,300 GWh or 63 per cent of U.S. Power’s planned generation is contracted for the remainder of 2014, and 3,200 GWh or 38 per cent for 2015. Planned generation fluctuates depending on hydrology, wind conditions, commodity prices and the resulting dispatch of the assets. Power sales fluctuate based on customer usage. 

NATURAL GAS STORAGE AND OTHER
Comparable EBITDA increased $9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased proprietary revenues as a result of higher realized natural gas storage spreads, partially offset by decreased third party storage revenues. The seasonal nature of natural gas storage generally results in higher revenues in the winter season.




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Recent developments
 
NATURAL GAS PIPELINES
 
Canadian Pipelines

NGTL System
The NEB has approved $400 million in NGTL facility expansions that were in various stages of development or construction at March 31, 2014. In addition, we have approximately $1.8 billion in projects that have been applied for but are not yet approved by the NEB, mainly comprised of the $1.7 billion North Montney project.

On February 5, 2014, we received a Hearing Order for the North Montney project, which is an extension and expansion of the NGTL System to receive and transport natural gas from the North Montney area of B.C. The hearing will begin August 19, 2014 with a second portion beginning September 8, 2014. The proposed project consists of approximately 300 km (186 miles) of pipeline.

On March 5, 2014, we received an NEB Safety Order in response to the recent pipeline releases on the NGTL system. The order required us to reduce the maximum operating pressure on three per cent of NGTL's pipeline segments. On March 28, 2014, we filed a request for a review and variance of the Order that would minimize gas disruptions while still maintaining a high level of safety.  On April 14, 2014, the NEB granted the review and variance request with certain conditions. We are accelerating components of our integrity management program to address the NEB order as reviewed and varied.

Canadian Mainline

LDC Settlement
On March 31, 2014, the NEB responded to the LDC Settlement application we filed on December 20, 2013. The NEB did not approve the application but provided direction that we can continue with the application as a contested tolls application, amend the application or terminate the processing of the application. We will be amending the application with additional information in second quarter 2014. On April 22, 2014, the NEB issued a notice advising that it will hold a public hearing on the amended application and setting the list of issues. A further letter from the NEB setting out the hearing process and schedule is expected in the next few weeks.

U.S. Pipelines

ANR Pipeline
We have secured almost 2.0 Bcf/d of firm natural gas transportation commitments on the ANR Pipeline's Southeast Main Line at maximum rates for an average term of 23 years. Approximately 1.25 Bcf/d of new contracts will commence in late 2014 including volume commitments from the ANR Lebanon Lateral Reversal project, with the remaining volume commencing in 2015. These contracts will enable growing Utica and Marcellus shale gas supply to move to both northern delivery points and southbound to the U.S. Gulf Coast. As a result, approximately US$100 million of capital investment will be required to bring this additional supply to market. We are also assessing further demand which could result in incremental opportunities to enhance and expand the ANR Pipeline system.

Mexican Pipelines

Tamazunchale Pipeline Extension Project
Construction activity on the US$600 million extension continues. The extension is currently expected to be in service at the end of July 2014.

LNG Pipeline Projects

Coastal GasLink
In January 2014, we filed the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. The 180-day Environmental Assessment Office public review period began in March 2014 and includes a 45-day public comment period. In addition, the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission application was filed in March 2014, together with an addendum to the B.C. Environmental Assessment application to capture recent route refinements.

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission
The project completed two key milestones in April 2014. The Environmental Assessment application was submitted to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office for a completeness review and the application was filed with the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission.

Alaska
In April 2014, the State of Alaska passed new legislation that will transition from the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act and enable a new commercial arrangement to be established with us, the three major Alaska North Slope producers, and the Alaska Gasline



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Development Corp. It was also agreed that an LNG export project, rather than a pipeline to Alberta, is currently the best opportunity to commercialize Alaska North Slope gas resources in current market conditions. It is anticipated that two years of pre-front end engineering will be completed before further decisions to commercialize the project will be made.


LIQUIDS PIPELINES

Keystone Pipeline System
We finished constructing the 780 km (485 mile) 36-inch pipeline of the Gulf Coast extension of the Keystone Pipeline System, from Cushing, Oklahoma to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Crude oil transportation service on the project began January 22, 2014. We are projecting an average pipeline capacity of 520,000 Bbl/d for the first year of operation.

Keystone XL
On January 31, 2014, the DOS released its Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) for the Keystone XL project. The results included in the report were consistent with previous environmental reviews of Keystone XL. The FSEIS concluded Keystone XL is “unlikely to significantly impact the rate of extraction in the oil sands” and that all other alternatives to Keystone XL are less efficient methods of transporting crude oil, and would result in significantly more greenhouse gas emissions, oil spills and risks to public safety. The report initiated the National Interest Determination period that was to last up to 90 days which involves consultation with other governmental agencies and provides an opportunity for public comment. The 30 day public comment period has concluded. On April 18, 2014, the DOS announced the National Interest Determination period has been extended indefinitely. The DOS has said only that the permit process will conclude once factors that have a significant impact on determining national interest of the proposed project have been evaluated.

In February 2014, a Nebraska district court ruled that the state Public Service Commission, rather than Governor Dave Heineman, has the authority to approve an alternative route through Nebraska for the Keystone XL project. We disagree with the decision of the Nebraska district court and are continuing to analyze the judgment and decide what next steps may be taken. Nebraska’s Attorney General has filed an appeal and the Nebraska Supreme Court is expected to hear the appeal in third quarter 2014. As of March 31, 2014, we have invested US$2.3 billion in the Keystone XL project.

Energy East Pipeline
On March 4, 2014, we filed the project description with the NEB. This is the first formal step in the regulatory process to receive the necessary approvals to build and operate the pipeline. The project is estimated to cost approximately $12 billion, excluding the transfer value of Canadian Mainline natural gas assets.

Subject to regulatory approvals, the pipeline is anticipated to commence deliveries to Québec in 2018, with service to New Brunswick to follow in late 2018. We continue to participate in Aboriginal and stakeholder engagement and associated field work as part of our initial design and planning. We intend to file the necessary regulatory applications in mid-2014 for approvals to construct and operate the pipeline project and terminal facilities.

Heartland Pipeline and TC Terminals
The Heartland Pipeline and TC Terminals will include a 200 km (125 mile) crude oil pipeline connecting the Edmonton/Heartland, Alberta market region to facilities in Hardisty, Alberta, and a terminal facility in the Heartland industrial area north of Edmonton, Alberta. In February 2014, the application for the terminal facility was approved by the Alberta Energy Regulator.

ENERGY

Ontario Solar
We expect the acquisition of four additional Ontario solar generation facilities to close in fourth quarter 2014, with the acquisition of the ninth and final facility now expected to close in mid-2015, subject to satisfactory completion of the related construction activities, regulatory approvals, and purchase agreement conditions for each facility. All power produced by the solar facilities is currently or will be sold under 20-year PPAs with the OPA.

Cancarb Limited and Cancarb Waste Heat Facility
On January 20, 2014, we announced we had reached an agreement for the sale of Cancarb Limited, our thermal carbon black business, and its related power generation facility. The sale closed on April 15, 2014 for proceeds of $190 million, subject to closing adjustments. We expect to realize a gain on the sale of approximately $95 million, net of tax, in second quarter 2014.

Natural Gas Storage
Effective April 30, 2014, we terminated a 38 Bcf long-term natural gas storage contract in Alberta with Niska Gas Storage. The contract contained provisions allowing for possible early termination. In consideration for this termination, we expect to record an after-tax charge of approximately $33 million in second quarter 2014. We have re-contracted for new natural gas storage services in Alberta with Niska Gas Storage starting May 1, 2014 for a six year period and a reduced average volume.



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Other income statement items

 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Comparable interest expense
 
274

 
257

Comparable interest income and other
 
6

 
(18
)
Comparable income tax expense
 
224

 
159

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
54

 
31

Preferred share dividends
 
23

 
15

 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Comparable interest on long-term debt
(including interest on junior subordinated notes)
 
 
 
 
Canadian dollar-denominated
 
114

 
122

U.S. dollar-denominated (US$)
 
207

 
188

Foreign exchange impact
 
22

 
1

 
 
343

 
311

Other interest and amortization expense
 
10

 
1

Capitalized interest
 
(79
)
 
(55
)
Comparable interest expense
 
274

 
257

 
Comparable interest expense increased $17 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 because of the net effect of the following:
higher interest expense due to debt issues of:
US$1.25 billion in February 2014
US$1.25 billion in October 2013
US$500 million in July 2013
$750 million in July 2013
US$750 million in January 2013
US$500 million in July 2013 by TC PipeLines, LP
higher capitalized interest primarily for the Keystone XL project, Mexican projects and other liquids and LNG pipeline projects partially offset by the Gulf Coast extension of the Keystone Pipeline System, which was placed in service in first quarter 2014
higher foreign exchange on interest expense related to U.S. denominated debt, partially offset by Canadian and U.S. dollar-denominated debt maturities.

Comparable interest income and other decreased $24 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 reflecting higher realized losses in 2014 compared to 2013 on derivatives used to manage our net exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated income.

Comparable income tax expense increased $65 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was mainly the result of higher pre-tax earnings in 2014, compared to 2013, combined with changes in the proportion of income earned between Canadian and foreign jurisdictions as well as higher flow-through taxes in 2014 on Canadian regulated pipelines.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests increased $23 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to the sale of a 45 per cent interest in each of GTN LLC and Bison to TC PipeLines, LP in July 2013.

Preferred share dividends increased $8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013 following the issuances of Series 7 preferred shares in March 2013 and Series 9 preferred shares in January 2014.



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Financial condition
 
We strive to maintain strong financial capacity and flexibility in all parts of an economic cycle, and rely on our cash flow from operations to sustain our business, pay dividends and fund a portion of our growth.
 
We believe we have the capacity to fund our existing capital program through predictable cash flow from operations, access to capital markets, cash on hand and substantial committed credit facilities.

We access capital markets to meet our financing needs, manage our capital structure and to preserve our credit ratings.
 
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Funds generated from operations1
 
1,102

 
916

Increase in operating working capital
 
(123
)
 
(210
)
Net cash provided by operations
 
979

 
706


1
See the non-GAAP measures section in this MD&A for further discussion of funds generated from operations.
 
Net cash provided by operations was $979 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $706 million for the same period in 2013 mainly due to higher earnings in each of our operating segments and higher distributions from equity investments.

At March 31, 2014, our current assets were $3.5 billion and current liabilities were $5.1 billion, leaving us with a working capital deficit of $1.6 billion compared to $2.2 billion at December 31, 2013. This working capital deficiency is considered to be in the normal course of business and is managed through our ability to generate cash flow from operations and our ongoing access to the capital markets.
 
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
778

 
929

Equity investments
 
89

 
32

 
Our capital expenditures this quarter were primarily related to the Gulf Coast extension of the Keystone Pipeline System, expansion of the NGTL System and construction of the Mexican pipelines.

Our cash used in equity investments increased this quarter due to our investment in the Grand Rapids Pipeline.
  
CASH PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt issued, net of issue costs
 
1,364

 
734

Long-term debt repaid
 
(777
)
 
(14
)
Notes payable repaid, net
 
(747
)
 
(829
)
Dividends and distributions paid
 
(390
)
 
(350
)
Common shares issued, net of issue costs
 
10

 
32

Preferred shares issued, net of issue costs
 
440

 
586

Preferred shares of subsidiary redeemed
 
(200
)
 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT ISSUED
Amount
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
Type
 
Maturity date
 
Interest rate

 
Date issued
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$1,250
 
Senior unsecured notes
 
March 1, 2034
 
4.625
%
 
February 2014



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LONG-TERM DEBT RETIRED
Amount
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
Type
 
Retirement date
 
Interest rate

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$450
 
Medium term notes
 
January 2014
 
5.65
%
$300
 
Medium term notes
 
February 2014
 
5.05
%

PREFERRED SHARE ISSUANCE AND REDEMPTION
In January 2014, we completed a public offering of 18 million Series 9 cumulative redeemable first preferred shares at $25 per share resulting in gross proceeds of $450 million. Investors are entitled to receive fixed cumulative dividends at an annual rate of $1.0625 per share, payable quarterly. The preferred shares are redeemable by us on or after October 30, 2019 and on October 30 of every fifth year thereafter at a price of $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Investors will have the right to convert their shares into Series 10 cumulative redeemable first preferred shares on October 30, 2019 and on October 30 of every fifth year thereafter. The holders of Series 10 preferred shares will be entitled to receive quarterly floating rate cumulative dividends at an annualized rate equal to the then 90-day Government of Canada treasury bill rate and 2.35 per cent.

In March 2014, we redeemed all four million Series Y preferred shares of TCPL at a price of $50 per share plus $0.2455 representing accrued and unpaid dividends. The total face value of the outstanding Series Y Shares was $200 million and carried an aggregate of $11 million in annualized dividends.
The net proceeds of the above debt and equity offerings were used for general corporate purposes and to reduce short-term indebtedness.
DIVIDENDS
On May 1, 2014, we declared quarterly dividends as follows:
Quarterly dividend on our common shares
 
 
$0.48 per share
Payable on July 30, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2014
 
 
Quarterly dividends on our preferred shares
 
 
Series 1
$0.2875
Series 3
$0.25
Payable on June 30, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2014
Series 5
$0.275
Series 7
$0.25
Series 9
$0.266
Payable on July 30, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2014
 
SHARE INFORMATION
April 28, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares
Issued and outstanding
 
 
708 million
 
Preferred shares
Issued and outstanding
Convertible to
Series 1
22 million
22 million Series 2 preferred shares
Series 3
14 million
14 million Series 4 preferred shares
Series 5
14 million
14 million Series 6 preferred shares
Series 7
24 million
24 million Series 8 preferred shares
Series 9
18 million
18 million Series 10 preferred shares
 
 
 
Options to buy common shares
Outstanding
Exercisable
 
9 million
5 million
 



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CREDIT FACILITIES
We use committed, revolving credit facilities to support our commercial paper programs along with additional demand facilities for general corporate purposes including issuing letters of credit and providing additional liquidity.
 
At March 31, 2014, we had $6 billion in unsecured credit facilities, including:
Amount
Unused
capacity
Subsidiary
For
 
Matures
 
 
 
 
 
 
$3.0 billion
$3.0 billion
TCPL
Committed, syndicated, revolving, extendible credit facility that supports TCPL’s Canadian commercial paper program
 
December 2018
US$1.0 billion
US$1.0 billion
TCPL USA
Committed, syndicated, revolving, extendible credit facility that is used for TCPL USA general corporate purposes
 
November 2014
US$1.0 billion
US$1.0 billion
TransCanada American Investments Ltd. (TAIL)
Committed, syndicated, revolving, extendible credit facility that supports the TAIL U.S. dollar commercial paper program in the U.S.
 
November 2014
$1.1 billion
$0.3 billion
TCPL,
TCPL USA
Demand lines for issuing letters of credit and as a source of additional liquidity. At March 31, 2014, we had $0.7 billion outstanding in letters of credit under these lines
 
Demand

See Financial risks and financial instruments for more information about liquidity, market and other risks.
 
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Our capital commitments have decreased by $522 million since December 31, 2013, primarily due to the completion or advancement of capital projects. There were no other material changes to our contractual obligations in first quarter 2014 or to payments due in the next five years or after. See the MD&A in our 2013 Annual Report for more information about our contractual obligations.



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Financial risks and financial instruments
 
We are exposed to liquidity risk, counterparty credit risk and market risk, and have strategies, policies and limits in place to mitigate their impact on our earnings, cash flow and, ultimately, shareholder value. These are designed to ensure our risks and related exposures are in line with our business objectives and risk tolerance.
 
See our 2013 Annual Report for more information about the risks we face in our business. Our risks have not changed substantially since December 31, 2013.
 
LIQUIDITY RISK
We manage our liquidity risk by continuously forecasting our cash requirements for a rolling twelve month period and making sure we have adequate cash balances, cash flow from operations, committed and demand credit facilities and access to capital markets to meet our operating, financing and capital expenditure obligations under both normal and stressed economic conditions.
 
COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK
We have exposure to counterparty credit risk in the following areas:
accounts receivable
the fair value of derivative assets
notes receivable.

We review our accounts receivable regularly and record allowances for doubtful accounts using the specific identification method. At March 31, 2014, we had not incurred any significant credit losses and had no significant amounts past due or impaired. We had a credit risk concentration of $220 million with one counterparty at March 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $240 million). This amount is secured by a guarantee from the counterparty’s parent company and we anticipate collecting the full amount.
 
We have significant credit and performance exposure to financial institutions because they hold cash deposits and provide committed credit lines and letters of credit that help manage our exposure to counterparties and provide liquidity in commodity, foreign exchange and interest rate derivative markets.
 
FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND INTEREST RATE RISK
Certain of our businesses generate income in U.S. dollars, but since we report in Canadian dollars, changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar can affect our net income. As our U.S. dollar-denominated operations continue to grow, our exposure to changes in currency rates increases. Some of this risk is offset by interest expense on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and by using foreign exchange derivatives.

We have floating interest rate debt which subjects us to interest rate cash flow risk. We manage this using a combination of interest rate swaps and options.

Average exchange rate - U.S. to Canadian dollars
First quarter 2014
1.11

First quarter 2013
1.01

 
The impact of changes in the value of the U.S. dollar on our U.S. dollar-denominated operations is significantly offset by other U.S. dollar-denominated items, as set out in the table below. Comparable EBIT is a non-GAAP measure.
 
Significant U.S. dollar-denominated amounts
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of US$)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
U.S. and International Natural Gas Pipelines comparable EBIT
 
211

 
200

U.S. Liquids Pipelines comparable EBIT
 
129

 
94

U.S. Power comparable EBIT
 
59

 
39

Interest expense on U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt
 
(207
)
 
(188
)
Capitalized interest on U.S. capital expenditures
 
52

 
44

U.S. non-controlling interests and other
 
(79
)
 
(48
)
 
 
165

 
141

 



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NET INVESTMENT IN FOREIGN OPERATIONS
We hedge our net investment in foreign operations (on an after-tax basis) with U.S. dollar-denominated debt, cross-currency interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign exchange options. The fair values and notional amounts for the derivatives designated as a net investment hedge were as follows:
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
Fair value1


Notional or principal amount

Fair value1


Notional or principal amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset/(liability)
 







U.S. dollar cross-currency swaps
 
 

 

 

 
(maturing 2014 to 2019)2
 
(326
)
 
US 3,550
 
(201
)
 
US 3,800
U.S. dollar foreign exchange forward contracts
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
(maturing 2014)
 
(17
)
 
US 1,000
 
(11
)
 
US 850
 
 
(343
)
 
US 4,550
 
(212
)
 
US 4,650
 
1
Fair values equal carrying values.
2
Net Income in the three months ended March 31, 2014 included net realized gains of $6 million (2013 - gains of $7 million) related to the interest component of cross-currency swap settlements.
 
U.S. dollar-denominated debt designated as a net investment hedge
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying value
 
16,200 (US 14,600)
 
14,200 (US 13,400)
Fair value
 
18,500 (US 16,700)
 
16,000 (US 15,000)
 
The balance sheet classification of the fair value of derivatives used to hedge our net investment in foreign operations is as follows:
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
March 31, 2014

 
December 31, 2013

 
 
 
 
 
Other current assets
 
5

 
5

Intangible and other assets
 
1

 

Accounts payable and other
 
(93
)
 
(50
)
Other long-term liabilities
 
(256
)
 
(167
)
 
 
(343
)
 
(212
)
 
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

All financial instruments, including both derivative and non-derivative instruments, are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value unless they were entered into and continue to be held for the purpose of receipt or delivery in accordance with our normal purchases and normal sales exemptions and are documented as such. In addition, fair value accounting is not required for other financial instruments that qualify for certain accounting exemptions.

Non-derivative financial instruments

Fair value of non-derivative financial instruments
The fair value of our notes receivable is calculated by discounting future payments of interest and principal using forward interest rates. The fair value of long-term debt has been estimated using an income approach based on quoted market prices for the same or similar debt instruments from external data providers. The fair value of available for sale assets has been calculated using quoted market prices where available. Credit risk has been taken into consideration when calculating the fair value of non-derivative financial instruments.

Certain non-derivative financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, intangibles and other assets, notes payable, accounts payable and other, accrued interest and other long-term liabilities have carrying amounts that equal their fair value due to the nature of the item or the short time to maturity.

Derivative instruments
We use derivative instruments to reduce volatility associated with fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign exchange rates. We apply hedge accounting to derivative instruments that qualify.  The effective portion of the change in the fair value of hedging derivatives for cash flow hedges and hedges of our net investment in foreign operations are recorded in Other comprehensive income (OCI) in the period of change. Any ineffective portion is recognized in net income in the same financial



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category as the underlying transaction. The change in the fair value of derivative instruments that have been designated as fair value hedges are recorded in net income in interest income and other and interest expense.

Derivative instruments that are not designated or do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment have been entered into as economic hedges to manage our exposure to market risk (held for trading). Changes in the fair value of held for trading derivative instruments are recorded in net income in the period of change. This may expose us to increased variability in reported operating results since the fair value of the held for trading derivative instruments can fluctuate significantly from period to period.  

The recognition of gains and losses on the derivatives for Canadian natural gas regulated pipelines exposures is determined through the regulatory process. Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives accounted for as part of RRA, including those that qualify for hedge accounting treatment, can be recovered through the tolls charged by us. As a result, these gains and losses are deferred as regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities and are refunded to or collected from the ratepayers in subsequent years when the derivative settles.

Fair value of derivative instruments
The fair value of foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives has been calculated using the income approach which uses current market rates and applies a discounted cash flow valuation model. The fair value of power and natural gas derivatives have been calculated using quoted market prices where available. In the absence of quoted market prices, third-party broker quotes or other valuation techniques have been used. Credit risk has been taken into consideration when calculating the fair value of derivative instruments.
 
Balance sheet presentation of derivative instruments
The balance sheet classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments is as follows:
(unaudited - millions of $)
 
March 31, 2014

 
December 31, 2013

 
 
 
 
 
Other current assets
 
364

 
395

Intangible and other assets
 
100

 
112

Accounts payable and other
 
(434
)
 
(357
)
Other long-term liabilities
 
(341
)
 
(255
)
 
 
(311
)
 
(105
)
 
The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of income
The following summary does not include hedges of our net investment in foreign operations.
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $, pre-tax)
 
2014

 
2013

Derivative instruments held for trading1
 
 
 
 
Amount of unrealized gains/(losses) in the period
 
 
 
 
  Power
 
9

 
(8
)
  Natural gas
 
(7
)
 
9

  Foreign exchange
 
(2
)
 
(6
)
Amount of realized (losses)/gains in the period
 
 
 
 
  Power
 
(28
)
 
(7
)
  Natural gas
 
50

 
(2
)
  Foreign exchange
 
(17
)
 
(1
)
Derivative instruments in hedging relationships2,3
 
 
 
 
Amount of realized gains in the period
 
 
 
 
  Power
 
192

 
73

  Interest
 
1

 
2


1
Realized and unrealized gains and losses on held for trading derivative instruments used to purchase and sell power and natural gas are included net in energy revenues. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on interest rate and foreign exchange held for trading derivative instruments are included net in interest expense and interest income and other, respectively.
2
At March 31, 2014, all hedging relationships were designated as cash flow hedges except for interest rate derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges with a fair value of $6 million (2013 - $10 million) and a notional amount of US$300 million (2013 - US$350 million). For the three months ended March 31, 2014, net realized gains on fair value hedges were $1 million (2013 - $2 million) and were included in interest expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we did not record any amounts in net income related to ineffectiveness for fair value hedges.
3
The effective portion of the change in fair value of derivative instruments in hedging relationships is initially recognized in OCI and reclassified to energy revenues, interest expense and interest income and other, as appropriate, as the original hedged item settles. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no gains or losses included in net income relating to discontinued cash flow hedges where it was probable that the anticipated transaction would not occur.



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Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
The components of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of OCI related to derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships is as follows:
 
 
three months ended March 31
(unaudited - millions of $, pre-tax)
 
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in OCI (effective portion)
 
 
 
 
Power
 
41

 
36

Foreign Exchange
 
10

 
2

 
 
51

 
38

Reclassification of (losses)/gains on derivative instruments from AOCI to net income (effective portion)
 
 
 
 
Power
 
(108
)
 
(11
)
Interest
 
5

 
4

 
 
(103
)
 
(7
)
Losses on derivative instruments recognized in earnings (ineffective portion)
 
 
 
 
Power
 
(13
)
 
(5
)
 
 
(13
)
 
(5
)

Credit risk related contingent features of derivative instruments
Derivatives contracts often contain financial assurance provisions that may require us to provide collateral if a credit risk related contingent event occurs (for example, if our credit rating is downgraded to non-investment grade).
 
Based on contracts in place and market prices at March 31, 2014, the aggregate fair value of all derivative contracts with credit risk related contingent features that were in a net liability position was $19 million (December 31, 2013 - $16 million), with collateral provided in the normal course of business of nil (December 31, 2013 – nil). If the credit risk related contingent features in these agreements had been triggered on March 31, 2014, we would have been required to provide collateral of $19 million (December 31, 2013 - $16 million) to our counterparties. Collateral may also need to be provided should the fair value of derivative instruments exceed pre-defined contractual exposure limit thresholds.
 
We feel we have sufficient liquidity in the form of cash and undrawn committed revolving bank lines to meet these contingent obligations should they arise.
 
Other information
 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management, including our President and CEO and our CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as at March 31, 2014, as required by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and by the SEC, and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable assurance level.
 
There were no changes in first quarter 2014 that had or are likely to have a material impact on our internal control over financial reporting, other than noted below.
 
Effective January 1, 2014, management implemented an ERP system. As a result of the ERP system, certain processes supporting our internal control over financial reporting have changed. Management will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these processes going forward.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ACCOUNTING POLICY CHANGES
When we prepare financial statements that conform with U.S. GAAP, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the timing and amount we record for our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses because these items may be affected by future events. We base the estimates and assumptions on the most current information available, using our best judgement. We also regularly assess the assets and liabilities themselves. You can find a summary of our critical accounting estimates in our 2013 Annual Report.
 
Our significant accounting policies have remained unchanged since December 31, 2013 other than described below. You can find a summary of our significant accounting policies in our 2013 Annual Report.
 



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Changes in accounting policies for 2014
 
Obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements
In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance for recognizing, measuring, and disclosing obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements when the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. Debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings are examples of these obligations. This new guidance was effective January 1, 2014. There was no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as a result of applying this new standard.

Foreign currency matters - cumulative translation adjustment
In March 2013, the FASB issued amended guidance related to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business. This new guidance was effective prospectively from January 1, 2014 and will be applied for all applicable transactions after that date.

Unrecognized tax benefit
In July 2013, the FASB issued amended guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This new guidance was effective January 1, 2014. There was no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as a result of applying this new standard.



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QUARTERLY RESULTS
 
SELECTED QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
(unaudited - millions of $, except per share amounts)
First

 
Fourth

 
Third

 
Second

 
First

 
Fourth

 
Third

 
Second

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
2,884

 
2,332

 
2,204

 
2,009

 
2,252

 
2,089

 
2,126

 
1,847

Net income attributable to common shares
412

 
420

 
481

 
365

 
446

 
306

 
369

 
272

Comparable earnings
422

 
410

 
447

 
357

 
370

 
318

 
349

 
300

Comparable earnings per share

$0.60

 

$0.58

 

$0.63

 

$0.51

 

$0.52

 

$0.45

 

$0.50

 

$0.43

Share statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net Income per common share - basic and diluted

$0.58

 

$0.59

 

$0.68

 

$0.52

 

$0.63

 

$0.43

 

$0.52

 

$0.39

Dividends declared per common share

$0.48

 

$0.46

 

$0.46

 

$0.46

 

$0.46

 

$0.44

 

$0.44

 

$0.44

 
FACTORS AFFECTING QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
Quarter-over-quarter revenues and net income sometimes fluctuate. The causes of these fluctuations vary across our business segments.
 
In Natural Gas Pipelines, quarter-over-quarter revenues and net income from the Canadian regulated pipelines generally remain relatively stable during any fiscal year. Our U.S. natural gas pipelines are generally seasonal in nature with higher earnings in the winter months as a result of increased customer demands. Over the long term, however, results from both our Canadian and U.S. natural gas pipelines fluctuate because of:
regulatory decisions
negotiated settlements with shippers
acquisitions and divestitures
developments outside of the normal course of operations
newly constructed assets being placed in service.

In Liquids Pipelines, annual revenues and net income are based on contracted crude oil transportation and uncommitted spot transportation. Quarter-over-quarter revenues and net income during any particular fiscal year remain relatively stable.
 
In Energy, quarter-over-quarter revenues and net income are affected by:
weather
customer demand
market prices
capacity prices and payments
planned and unplanned plant outages
acquisitions and divestitures
certain fair value adjustments
developments outside of the normal course of operations
newly constructed assets being placed in service
regulatory decisions.

FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY QUARTER
We calculate comparable measures by adjusting certain GAAP and non-GAAP measures for specific items we believe are significant but not reflective of our underlying operations in the period.
Comparable earnings exclude the unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value of certain derivatives used to reduce our exposure to certain financial and commodity price risks. These derivatives provide effective economic hedges, but do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting. As a result, the changes in fair value are recorded in net income. As these amounts do not accurately reflect the gains and losses that will be realized at settlement, we do not consider them part of our underlying operations.
In second quarter 2013, comparable earnings excluded a $25 million favourable income tax adjustment due to the enactment of Canadian Federal tax legislation relating to Part VI.I tax in June 2013.
In first quarter 2013, comparable earnings excluded $84 million of net income in 2013 related to 2012 from the NEB decision (RH-003-2011).
In second quarter 2012, comparable earnings excluded a $15 million after-tax charge ($20 million pre-tax) from the Sundance A PPA arbitration decision.