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WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY


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                                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                               WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

                                                      FORM 10-K

                      X             ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                    -----              OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                      For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1994

                                            Commission file number 1-1245

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                                          WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
                               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

                                Wisconsin                                 39-0476280
                      (State or other jurisdiction of        (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
                       incorporation or organization)

                      231 West Michigan Street, P.O. Box 2046, Milwaukee, Wisconsin      53201
                                (Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)

                                                   (414) 221-2345
                                (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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   Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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   Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                                    PREFERRED STOCK, 3.60% SERIES, $100 PAR VALUE
                                    SIX PER CENT. PREFERRED STOCK, $100 PAR VALUE
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   Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 
   or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period 
   that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements 
   for the past 90 days.  Yes   X    No
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   Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not
   contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy
   or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to
   this Form 10-K.    X      
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   The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the Registrant held by non-affiliates is approximately
   $14,645,000 based on the reported last sale prices on March 1, 1995 or the average bid and asked prices
   of such securities on or prior to such date.
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   Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of the
   latest practicable date.

                                  Class                          Outstanding at March 1, 1995
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                        COMMON STOCK, $10 PAR VALUE                    33,289,327 Shares     


                                       Documents Incorporated by Reference
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   Portions of the Registrant's definitive Information Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be 
   held on May 16, 1995, are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.

2 WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 ----------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- ITEM PAGE PART I ------ 1. Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3. Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders . . . . . . 24 Executive Officers of the Registrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PART II ------- 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6. Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Electric Revenue, Kilowatt-Hour Sales and Customer Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . 41 Report of Independent Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 PART III -------- 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant . . . . . . . 62 11. Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions . . . . . . . . . 62 PART IV ------- 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Consent of Independent Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 - 2 - 3
DEFINITIONS ----------- Abbreviations and acronyms used in the text are defined below. Abbreviations and Acronyms Term -------------------------- ---- CO2.............................. Carbon Dioxide CPCN............................. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity DNR.............................. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources DOE.............................. U.S. Department of Energy DSM.............................. Demand Side Management EMFs............................. Electromagnetic Fields EPA.............................. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EWGs............................. Exempt Wholesale Generators FERC............................. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission IPP.............................. Independent Power Producer ISFSI............................ Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation MAPP............................. Mid-Continent Area Power Pool MDNR............................. Michigan Department of Natural Resources MPSC............................. Michigan Public Service Commission MRMC............................. Milwaukee Regional Medical Center MWh.............................. Megawatt-hour NOx.............................. Nitrogen Oxide NRC.............................. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Point Beach...................... Point Beach Nuclear Plant PRP.............................. Potentially Responsible Party PSCR............................. Power Supply Cost Recovery PSCW............................. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Repap............................ Repap Wisconsin, Inc. SO2.............................. Sulfur Dioxide Trust............................ Wisconsin Electric Fuel Trust (nuclear) USEC............................. U.S. Enrichment Corporation WED.............................. Wisconsin's Environmental Decade Wisconsin Electric............... Wisconsin Electric Power Company Wisconsin Energy................. Wisconsin Energy Corporation Wisconsin Natural................ Wisconsin Natural Gas Company WPPI............................. Wisconsin Public Power Inc. SYSTEM WUMS............................. Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Systems Yellowcake....................... Uranium Concentrates - 3 -
4 PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS Wisconsin Electric Power Company ("Wisconsin Electric" or "company") is an operating public utility incorporated in the State of Wisconsin in 1896. Its operations are conducted in two business segments, the primary operations of which are as follows: Business Segment Operations ---------------- ---------- Electric Operations Wisconsin Electric generates, transmits, distributes and sells electric energy in a territory of approximately 12,000 square miles with a population estimated at over 2,200,000 in southeastern (including the Milwaukee area), east central and northern Wisconsin and in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Steam Operations Wisconsin Electric distributes and sells steam supplied by its Valley Power Plant to space heating and processing customers in downtown and near southside Milwaukee. For financial information about industry segments, see Note M to the Financial Statements in Item 8 of this report. Wisconsin Electric is a subsidiary of Wisconsin Energy Corporation ("Wisconsin Energy"), which owns all of Wisconsin Electric's Common Stock, and is an affiliated company to Wisconsin Natural Gas Company ("Wisconsin Natural"), the gas utility subsidiary of Wisconsin Energy. On October 11, 1994, Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural filed a joint application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin ("PSCW") to merge Wisconsin Natural into Wisconsin Electric. Wisconsin Electric also filed an application to obtain the Michigan Public Service Commission's ("MPSC") consent to assume Wisconsin Natural's liabilities in connection with the merger. The merger, which was approved by the stockholders of Wisconsin Electric in December 1994, is anticipated to be effective by year-end 1995. The merger of Wisconsin Natural into Wisconsin Electric is expected to improve customer service and reduce future operating costs. ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATIONS Electric energy sales by Wisconsin Electric in 1994, to all classes of customers, totaled 26.9 billion kilowatt-hours, a 4.8% increase over 1993. On June 17, 1994, Wisconsin Electric experienced a new record peak demand of 4,950 megawatts during a period of unusually hot and humid summer weather. The previous record of 4,797 megawatts occurred on August 27, 1991. Sales of the electric utility are impacted by seasonal factors and varying weather conditions from year-to-year. There were 944,855 electric customers at December 31, 1994, an increase of 1.3 percent since December 31, 1993. For further information on revenues, kilowatt-hour sales, and customer statistics by class, see "Electric Revenue, Kilowatt-Hour Sales and Customer Statistics" on page 30 of this report. - 4 - 5 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Electric Utility Operations (Cont'd) In 1994, Wisconsin Electric's net generation amounted to 26.4 billion kilowatt-hours. Generation was supplemented with 2.0 billion kilowatt-hours purchased from neighboring utilities and, to a minor extent, from other sources. The dependable capability of Wisconsin Electric's generating stations was 5,288 megawatts in August, 1994 as more fully described in Item 2. PROPERTIES. The PSCW is conducting an investigation into the state of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin, particularly its institutional structure and regulatory regime, in order to evaluate what changes would be beneficial for Wisconsin. The PSCW stated that this investigation may result in profound and fundamental changes to the nature and regulation of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin. For additional information and related matters, see Item 1. BUSINESS - "REGULATION". In January 1994, Wisconsin Electric filed with the PSCW its long-term load and supply plan as part of the Advance Plan 7 Docket. In the Advance Plan process, the regulated electric utilities located in Wisconsin are required to file, for planning purposes, long-term forecasts of future resource requirements along with plans to meet those requirements, including the planned implementation of energy management and conservation programs ("demand-side savings"). In addition to specifying the expectations of conservation and load management programs, the plan filed with the PSCW demonstrates Wisconsin Electric's need to add peaking and intermediate load capacity during the 20-year planning period. Wisconsin Electric's next base load power plant is not expected to be placed in-service until after 2010. The PSCW began technical hearings on Advance Plan 7 in November, 1994. An order is expected later in 1995. For additional information regarding Advance Plans, see Item 1. BUSINESS - "REGULATION", Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - "OTHER LITIGATION" and Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES". Wisconsin Electric currently estimates peak demand in the year 2004 to be about 5,200 megawatts assuming moderate growth in the economy and normal weather. This estimate does not, however, reflect any potential modifications to the current regulatory environment. Investments in demand-side management ("DSM") programs have reduced and delayed the need to add new generating capacity but have not eliminated the need entirely. Purchases of power from other utilities and transmission system upgrades will also combine to help delay the need to install some new generating capacity in the future. To partially meet the anticipated growth in peak demand requirements, Wisconsin Electric is constructing a four unit, approximately 300 megawatt, peaking power plant at its Paris Generating Station expected to be placed in service by the summer of 1995 as described below. Wisconsin Electric also plans to make additional investments in conservation-related programs during this period. Wisconsin Electric has completed the renovation of units 1-4 at its Port Washington Power Plant at a cost of $107 million. The project, which began in 1991, included the installation of additional emission control equipment. During the second quarter of 1994, two units, approximately 150 megawatts of peaking capacity, were placed in service marking the completion of the new Concord Generating Station. During 1993 two units, or approximately 150 megawatts of peaking capacity, had been placed in service at this facility. Total capital costs of the four unit facility were approximately $107 million. - 5 - 6 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Electric Utility Operations (Cont'd) The 300 megawatt natural gas-fired combustion turbine peaking facility, located near Watertown, Wisconsin is expected to run approximately 5% of the time helping meet electric peak demand requirements. During 1994, Wisconsin Electric continued construction of the Paris Generating Station, a four unit, approximately 300 megawatt, gas-fired combustion turbine power plant, to be placed in service during the summer of 1995. The cost of this facility, located near Union Grove, Wisconsin, is currently estimated at $104 million. The supply of natural gas to operate the Concord and Paris units is to be provided by Wisconsin Natural, an affiliated company, but may be purchased from other suppliers with Wisconsin Natural providing gas transportation services. Wisconsin Electric and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center ("MRMC"), received preliminary approval from Milwaukee County on September 22, 1994, for the purchase of the Milwaukee County Power Plant. The 11 megawatt power plant in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin provides steam, chilled water and electricity for the MRMC facilities. Under the terms of the agreement, Wisconsin Electric is expected to pay $7 million to $8 million for the electric generation and distribution facilities. The MRMC will purchase the plant's steam and water- chilling facilities. Wisconsin Electric will manage and operate the facility, and collect a management fee from the MRMC. Electric revenues of about $3 million annually will be generated from the investment. It is anticipated that this transaction will be finalized in 1995. Approvals from various regulatory agencies including the PSCW, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ("DNR") are required prior to constructing new generation capacity. All proposed generating facilities will meet or exceed the applicable federal and state environmental requirements. For further information regarding future capacity additions, see Item 1. BUSINESS - "REGULATION". For information regarding estimated costs of Wisconsin Electric's construction program and projected investments in conservation programs for the five years ending December 31, 1999, see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES". All estimates of construction expenditures exclude Allowance For Funds Used During Construction. For additional information regarding matters related to Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, see Note D to the Financial Statements in Item 8. In accordance with a PSCW order issued in November 1993, after completing a capacity-related competitive bidding process, Wisconsin Electric signed a long-term agreement to purchase the electricity that would be generated from a 215 megawatt cogeneration facility planned to be constructed by an unaffiliated independent power producer ("IPP"), LSP-Whitewater Limited Partnership. The agreement is contingent upon the facility being completed and going into operation, which at this time is planned for mid-1996. On March 9, 1995, the PSCW approved the IPP's application to construct a cogeneration plant in Whitewater, Wisconsin. For additional information and related matters, see Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - "OTHER LITIGATION - PSCW Two- Stage CPCN Order" and Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Capital Requirements 1995- 1999". - 6 - 7 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Electric Utility Operations (Cont'd) In response to increasing competitive pressures in the markets for electricity and natural gas, Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural are implementing a revitalization process to increase efficiencies and improve customer service by reengineering and restructuring their organizations. The new structures consolidate many business functions and simplify work processes. Due to productivity improvements, staffing levels at Wisconsin Electric have been reduced; 347 employees elected to retire under an early retirement option and 573 employees have enrolled in severance packages. For additional information, see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural Revitalization". SOURCES OF GENERATION The table below indicates sources of energy generation by Wisconsin Electric: Year Ended December 31 ---------------------- 1994 1995* ---- ----- Coal 69.0% 69.8% Nuclear 29.0 27.9 Hydro-electric 1.4 1.6 Gas 0.5 0.6 Oil 0.1 0.1 ------ ------ TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% ------------------ *Estimated assuming that there are no unforeseen contingencies such as unscheduled maintenance or repairs. COAL: Wisconsin Electric diversifies its coal sources by purchasing from Northern Appalachia, the Southern Powder River Basin (Wyoming) and the Raton Basin (New Mexico) mining districts for the power plants in Wisconsin, and from central Appalachia and western mines for the Presque Isle Power Plant in Michigan. Approximately 75 percent of Wisconsin Electric's 1995 coal requirements are expected to be delivered by Wisconsin Electric-owned unit trains. The unit trains will transport coal for the Oak Creek and Pleasant Prairie Power Plants from New Mexico and Wyoming mines. Coal from Pennsylvania mines is transported via rail to Lake Erie transfer docks and delivered to the Valley and Port Washington Power Plants by lake vessels. Montana coal for Presque Isle is transported via rail to Superior, Wisconsin, placed in dock storage and reloaded into lake vessels for plant delivery. The Presque Isle central Appalachian origin and Colorado origin coal is shipped via rail to Lake Erie and Lake Michigan (Chicago) coal transfer docks, respectively, for lake vessel delivery to the plant. Wisconsin Electric's 1995 coal requirements, projected to be 10.0 million tons, are 98 percent under contract. Wisconsin Electric does not anticipate any problem in procuring its remaining 1995 requirements through short-term or spot purchases and inventory adjustments. Pleasant Prairie Power Plant: All of the estimated 1995 coal requirements at this plant are presently covered by three long-term contracts. - 7 - 8 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Sources of Generation (Cont'd) Oak Creek Power Plant: All of the estimated 1995 coal requirements for this plant are covered by long-term contract. Contract provisions permit Wisconsin Electric to increase/decrease the annual volume to match burn requirements. Presque Isle Power Plant: This plant has six generating units designed to burn bituminous coal and three other units designed to burn sub-bituminous coal. The units burning sub-bituminous coal are supplied by three long-term contracts the annual volumes of which are anticipated to be adequate to cover coal requirements through 1996. Bituminous coal is generally purchased through one-year contracts from central Appalachia and under a 5 year contract for the Colorado origin coal. Edgewater 5 Generating Unit: Coal for this unit, in which Wisconsin Electric has a 25 percent interest, is purchased by Wisconsin Power and Light Company, a non-affiliated utility, which is the majority owner of the facility. Valley and Port Washington Power Plants: These plants are both supplied through a long-term contract that, in combination with coal supplied to Wisconsin Electric's other Wisconsin plants, allows the plants to meet the requirements of the Wisconsin acid rain law. In the event of further air quality emission requirements affecting these plants, the contract can be terminated without liability. The periods and annual tonnage amounts for Wisconsin Electric's principal coal contracts are as follows: Contract Period Annual Tonnage --------------- -------------- Jan. 1977 to Dec. 1996 240,000 Nov. 1987 to Dec. 1997 500,000(A) Jan. 1980 to Dec. 2006 2,000,000 Jul. 1983 to Dec. 2002 1,000,000 Apr. 1990 to Nov. 1996 375,000(B) Jan. 1992 to Dec. 2005 1,200,000(C)(1995) Oct. 1992 to Sep. 2007 2,000,000 Sep. 1994 to Aug. 1999 500,000 --------------------------- (A) The contract can be extended if the total volume has not been purchased by the respective termination dates. (B) Annual volume can be increased to meet requirements for the Port Washington and Valley Power Plants above the 375,000 ton volume indicated herein. (C) Subsequent years may be of greater tonnage as allowed under certain provisions of the contract. For information regarding emission restrictions, see Item 1. BUSINESS - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE - "Air Quality - Acid Rain Legislation". NUCLEAR: Wisconsin Electric purchases uranium concentrates ("yellowcake") and contracts for its conversion, enrichment and fabrication. Wisconsin Electric maintains title to the nuclear fuel until the fabricated fuel assemblies are delivered to the Point Beach Nuclear Plant ("Point Beach"), whereupon it is sold to and leased back from the Wisconsin Electric Fuel Trust ("Trust"). See Note F to the Financial Statements in Item 8. - 8 - 9 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Sources of Generation (Cont'd) Uranium Requirements: Wisconsin Electric requires approximately 450,000 pounds of yellowcake annually for its two-units at Point Beach. Uranium requirements through 1997 will be provided from a combination of existing contracts with Malapai Resources Company (of Arizona); Energy Resources of Australia, Ltd.; and Nukem Inc. (U.S.). Wisconsin Electric may exercise flexibilities in these contracts and purchase certain quantities of uranium on the spot-market, should market conditions prove favorable. Wisconsin Electric believes that adequate supplies of uranium concentrates will be available to satisfy current and future operating requirements. Under a contract with Nuexco Trading Corporation, Wisconsin Electric was to receive 200,000 pounds of uranium concentrates on specified delivery dates in 1995 at conversion facilities in the United States or Canada in exchange for the transfer to Nuexco of an identical quantity of concentrates held by Wisconsin Electric at the conversion facilities of Comurhex in France. However, Nuexco is in default under the contract and has filed for bankruptcy law protection. Wisconsin Electric is reviewing various options that might be available for use of its concentrates located at Comurhex. Conversion: Wisconsin Electric has a contract with Sequoyah Fuels Corporation, a subsidiary of General Atomics, to provide conversion services for the Point Beach reactors through 1995. Due to operating difficulties encountered in 1992, Sequoyah Fuels has decided to place its Gore, Oklahoma conversion plant on indefinite stand-by. In November 1992, Sequoyah Fuels signed an agreement with Allied Signal Corporation which formed a partnership called Converdyn Corporation. Converdyn administers all existing Allied and Sequoyah contracts, with all conversion services being performed at the existing Allied Signal conversion facility in Metropolis, Illinois. Wisconsin Electric also has a conversion contract with the Cameco Corporation, to provide for an alternate supply of up to approximately 30 percent of conversion requirements through 1995 and up to 100 percent of conversion requirements from 1996 through 1999. Cameco is a Canadian based corporation located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and is a major producer of uranium concentrates. Enrichment: Wisconsin Electric currently has a Utility Services Contract with the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") for 70 percent of the enrichment services required for the operation of both of the Point Beach units. The contract can provide enrichment services for the entire operating life of each unit. For a discussion of litigation involving the Utility Services Contract, see Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - OTHER LITIGATION - "Uranium Enrichment Charges". Wisconsin Electric entered into a supplemental agreement with the DOE to supply the remaining 30 percent of enrichment service requirements for the period through 1995 at prices below those offered under the Utility Services Contract. Responsibility for administering these contracts and agreements for enrichment services was transferred from DOE to the U.S. Enrichment Corporation ("USEC") under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. In March 1992, Wisconsin Electric entered into an agreement with Global Nuclear Services and Supply Limited, an international supplier of enrichment services, for the remaining 30 percent of enrichment service requirements after 1995. Fabrication: Fabrication of fuel assemblies from enriched uranium for Point Beach is covered under a contract with Westinghouse Electric Corporation for the balance of the plant's current operating license. - 9 - 10 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Sources of Generation (Cont'd) Spent Fuel Storage and Disposal: Wisconsin Electric currently has the capability to store certain amounts of spent nuclear fuel at Point Beach. Previous modifications to the storage facilities at Point Beach have made it possible to accommodate all spent fuel expected to be discharged from the reactors through 1995 while maintaining the capability for one full core off- load. In accordance with the provisions of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, which require the DOE to provide for the disposal of spent fuel from all U.S. nuclear plants, Wisconsin Electric entered into a disposal contract providing for deliveries of spent fuel to the DOE for ultimate disposal commencing in January 1998. It is anticipated that the DOE will be unable to accept spent fuel by the 1998 timeframe as contracted. In November of 1991, Wisconsin Electric filed an application with the PSCW to construct and operate an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation ("ISFSI"). The ISFSI can provide additional interim dry cask storage until the DOE begins to remove spent fuel from Point Beach in accordance with the terms of the contract it has with Wisconsin Electric. Public hearings on the proposed project were held during October 1994. On February 13, 1995, Wisconsin Electric received a Certificate of Authority from the PSCW to construct and operate the ISFSI. Loading of the first storage unit of the ISFSI could take place in the summer of 1995. In March 1995 separate petitions were filed by intervenors in Dane County Circuit Court and Fond du Lac County Circuit Court. The Dane County petition seeks reversal of the order and a remand to the PSCW directing it to deny Wisconsin Electric's request for authorization to construct the dry cask facility, or in the alternative, to correct the alleged errors in the PSCW's order. No specific relief is identified in the Fond du Lac County petition; however, numerous grounds of error are alleged. Wisconsin Electric intends to fully participate in both judicial review proceedings and to vigorously oppose the petitions. For additional information, see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Capital Requirements 1995-1999". Point Beach Nuclear Plant: Point Beach provided 29 percent of Wisconsin Electric's net generation in 1994. The plant has two generating units which had a combined dependable capability during December 1994 of 980 megawatts and which together constituted 18.3 percent of Wisconsin Electric's dependable generating capability in 1994. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") licenses for Point Beach Units 1 and 2 expire October 5, 2010 and March 8, 2013, respectively. The NRC has, at various times, directed that certain inspections, modifications and changes in operating practices be made at all nuclear plants. At Point Beach, such inspections have been made and necessary changes to equipment and in operating practices have either been completed or are expected to be completed within the time schedules permitted by the NRC or within approved extensions thereof. Wisconsin Electric has initiated certain plant betterment projects at Point Beach that are judged to be appropriate and beneficial. Construction is progressing on the addition of two safety-related emergency diesel powered electrical generators with installation to be completed in 1996. On October 1, 1992, Wisconsin Electric filed an application with the PSCW for the replacement of the Unit 2 steam generators, which would allow for the unit's operation until the expiration of its operating license in 2013. This project is estimated to cost $119 million. (In 1984 Wisconsin Electric replaced the Unit 1 steam generators.) The PSCW deferred the decision on the steam generator replacements until after the next refueling outage in - 10 - 11 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Sources of Generation (Cont'd) September 1995. In the Interim Order dated February 13, 1995, the PSCW directed Wisconsin Electric to make suitable arrangements with the fabricator of the new steam generators to allow the fabrication, delivery and replacement to proceed promptly if authorized by the PSCW as result of further investigation. The reasonable costs of such arrangements to maintain a place in line with the fabricator will be afforded rate recovery. It is anticipated that the final order in this matter will be issued in early 1996. Without the replacement of the steam generators, it is believed the unit would not be able to operate to the end of its current license. Decommissioning Fund: Pursuant to a 1985 PSCW order amended in 1994, Wisconsin Electric provides for costs associated with the eventual decommissioning of Point Beach through the use of an external trust fund. Payments to this fund, together with investment earnings, brought the balance in the trust fund on December 31, 1994 to approximately $227 million. For additional information regarding decommissioning see Note F to the Financial Statements in Item 8. Nuclear Plant Insurance: For information regarding matters pertaining to nuclear plant insurance, see Note F to the Financial Statements in Item 8. NATURAL GAS (FOR ELECTRIC GENERATION): Natural gas for boiler ignition and flame stabilization purposes for the Pleasant Prairie, Oak Creek and Valley Power Plants, is purchased under an agency agreement. The agent purchases natural gas and arranges for interstate pipeline transportation to the local gas distribution utility. Gas for the Pleasant Prairie and Oak Creek Power Plants is delivered by Wisconsin Natural. Gas for the Valley Power Plant is delivered by Wisconsin Gas Company, a non-affiliated company. The Concord Generation Station and the Oak Creek combustion turbine use natural gas as their primary fuel, with Number 2 fuel oil as backup, as will the Paris Generating Station, expected to go into commercial service in the summer of 1995. Gas for these plants may be purchased directly from Wisconsin Natural on an interruptible basis. OIL: Oil is used for combustion turbines at the Germantown and Port Washington Power Plants and at Point Beach. Small amounts of oil are also used for boiler ignition and flame stabilization at some coal-fired plants. Number 2 fuel oil requirements for 1995 at the Presque Isle Power Plant and the Point Beach combustion turbine are provided under one-year contracts with equitable price adjustment formulas. All other oil requirements are purchased as needed from local suppliers. The Concord and Paris Generating Stations and the Oak Creek combustion turbine use oil as a secondary fuel source. HYDRO: Wisconsin Electric has various licenses from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") for its hydroelectric generating facilities that expire during the period 1998 to 2004. Wisconsin Electric has begun the licensing process for its largest hydro facility, Big Quinnesec Falls, which has a license expiring in 1998. Wisconsin Electric continues to support FERC's efforts to complete the licensing process and issue licenses for four hydro projects with 1993 expiration dates. These projects are currently being operated by Wisconsin Electric under annual licenses issued by FERC. The three hydro facilities, with a total of 2.5 megawatts installed capacity, that Wisconsin Electric decided not to relicense in 1993 are still being operated by Wisconsin Electric under annual licenses until FERC determines their disposition. Wisconsin Electric continues to consult with the U.S. Fish and - 11 - 12 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Sources of Generation (Cont'd) Wildlife Service, DNR, Michigan Department of Natural Resources ("MDNR") and the National Park Service in conjunction with the licensing process. Hydroelectric facilities provided 1.4% of Wisconsin Electric's total energy generation in 1994. INTERCONNECTIONS WITH OTHER UTILITIES: Wisconsin Electric's system is interconnected at various locations with the systems of Madison Gas and Electric Company, Wisconsin Power and Light Company, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, Northern States Power Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company. These interconnections provide for interchange of power to assure system reliability as well as facilitating access to generating capacity and the transfer of energy for economic purposes. Wisconsin Electric is a member of Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Systems ("WUMS"), a coordinating group which includes four other electric companies in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. WUMS, in turn, is a member of Mid-America Interconnected Network, which is one of nine regional members of the North American Electric Reliability Council. Membership in these groups permits better utilization of reserve generating capacity and coordination of long-range system planning and day-to-day operations. In March 1994, Wisconsin Electric executed a transmission service agreement with Commonwealth Edison that will allow Wisconsin Electric to purchase energy from southern Illinois and Indiana suppliers, using the Commonwealth Edison transmission system to import such energy into Wisconsin. A transmission service agreement has been executed to allow Wisconsin Electric to reserve capacity and import energy from members of the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool ("MAPP"), a group consisting of electric utilities generally located west of Wisconsin. Considerable non-firm energy is expected to be purchased from MAPP members over the next several years. SALES TO WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS: Wisconsin Electric currently provides wholesale electric energy to five municipally owned systems, three rural cooperatives, two municipal joint action agencies and one isolated system of an investor- owned utility in Wisconsin, Illinois, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan under rates approved by the FERC. Sales to these wholesale customers accounted for 5.3 percent of total kilowatt-hour sales in 1994. Under two agreements, service is being provided subject to a seven-year notice of cancellation from the Wisconsin Public Power Inc. SYSTEM ("WPPI"). Wisconsin Electric also has an eight-year power supply agreement with the Badger Power Marketing Authority. Sales to the Badger Power Marketing Authority and WPPI combined are expected to account for approximately one half of the wholesale sales for 1995. Service to UPPCO, under a 65 megawatt agreement which expires on December 31, 1997, is expected to account for 30 percent of 1995 wholesale sales. In October 1993, UPPCO announced that it had reached an agreement in principle with NSP to purchase 90 megawatts of base-load electric energy beginning in 1998. Wisconsin Electric expects to apply the 65 megawatts of capacity toward the electric energy needs of new customers and toward the overall increase in system supply needs anticipated by 1998. Service to the remaining wholesale customers is provided under agreements which require a three-year notice of cancellation from the customers. - 12 - 13 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Sources of Generation (Cont'd) During 1994, sales to wholesale customers declined 10.4 percent from 1993, largely the result of reductions in sales to WPPI. WPPI has been reducing its purchases from Wisconsin Electric subsequent to acquiring generation capacity in 1990. Sales to WPPI during 1994, 1993 and 1992 were approximately 725,000 megawatt-hours ("MWh"), 944,000 MWh and 1,166,000 MWh, respectively. Further reductions are expected as WPPI installs additional capacity. These sales reductions are not expected to have a significant effect on future earnings. Under the provisions of a long-term agreement, Wisconsin Electric will continue to provide transmission services to WPPI. Wisconsin Electric's existing FERC tariffs also provide for transmission service to its wholesale customers. During 1994, Wisconsin Electric had three customers taking transmission service. For further information see Item 1. BUSINESS - "REGULATION". In October 1992, the Energy Policy Act was signed into law. Passage of this law is expected to remove perceived encumbrances and facilitate the entry of power producers into the already competitive bulk power market. Notable among its provisions are the creation of a new class of energy producer called Exempt Wholesale Generators ("EWGs"), who are exempt from the requirements of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and the rights that the Energy Policy Act provides them and utilities to request a FERC order directing the provision of transmission service if denied transmission access from utilities. The transmission aspects of this law are expected to have little impact on Wisconsin Electric since it has had open access transmission tariffs on file with the FERC since 1980. In September 1994 Wisconsin Electric, responding to WPPI's request and a PSCW order in a transmission construction proceeding, filed an unexecuted Network Transmission Service Agreement for service to WPPI at the FERC. In November 1994 Wisconsin Electric made a second filing at the FERC to extend network transmission service to non-WPPI wholesale customers. The proposed Network Transmission Service is firm service for the loads of wholesale customers located in Wisconsin Electric's retail service area. It is designed to be comparable to service provided for the Company's native load. The electric utility industry continues to become increasingly competitive. Some municipal utilities are approaching competing utilities in a search for lower energy prices. Additionally, some large industrial customers are seeking regulatory changes that could permit retail wheeling to allow them to seek proposals for energy from alternate suppliers. IPPs are also exploring cogeneration projects which would provide process steam to customers in Wisconsin Electric's service territory and sell electricity to Wisconsin Electric. Consequently, electric wholesale and large retail customers of Wisconsin Electric or other non-affiliated utilities may determine, from time to time, to switch energy suppliers, purchase interests in existing power plants or build new generating capacity, either directly or through joint ventures with third parties. The advent of EWGs can be expected to accelerate this practice. For additional information, see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES". SALES TO LARGE CUSTOMERS Wisconsin Electric provides utility service to a diversified base of industrial customers. Major industries served include the iron ore mining industry, the paper industry, the machinery production industry, the foundry - 13 - 14 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Sales to Large Customers (Cont'd) industry and the food products industry. The Empire and Tilden iron ore mines, the two largest customers of Wisconsin Electric, accounted for 4.6 percent and 4.0 percent, respectively, of total electric kilowatt-hour sales in 1994. Sales to the mines were 15.0 percent higher in 1994 compared to 1993, attributable to a five week strike in 1993. For additional information, see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Electric Sales and Revenues". STEAM UTILITY OPERATIONS Wisconsin Electric operates a district steam system for space heating and processing in downtown and near southside Milwaukee. Sales of the steam utility fluctuate with the heating cycle of the year and are impacted by varying weather conditions from year-to-year. The system consists of approximately 28 miles of high and low pressure mains and related regulating equipment. Steam for the system is supplied by Wisconsin Electric's Valley Power Plant. At December 31, 1994, there were 471 customers on the system. Steam sales in 1994 were 2,395 million pounds, an increase of 0.8 percent from the 2,376 million pounds sold in 1993. REGULATION Wisconsin Electric is subject to the regulation of the PSCW as to retail electric and steam rates in Wisconsin, standards of service, issuance of securities, construction of new facilities, transactions with affiliates, levels of short-term debt obligations, billing practices and various other matters. Wisconsin Electric is also subject to the regulation of the MPSC as to the various matters associated with retail electric service in Michigan as noted above except as to construction of certain new facilities, levels of short-term debt obligations and advance approval of transactions with affiliates. Wisconsin Electric, with respect to hydro-electric facilities, wholesale rates and accounting, is subject to FERC regulation. Operation and construction relating to Wisconsin Electric's Point Beach facilities are subject to regulation by the NRC. Wisconsin Electric's operations are also subject to regulations of the EPA, the DNR and the MDNR. The PSCW is authorized to direct expenditures for promoting conservation if it determines that the programs are in the public interest. Recent rate orders have included provisions for substantial conservation programs initiated by Wisconsin Electric. For additional information, see Note A to the Financial Statements in Item 8. Wisconsin Electric is subject to a power plant siting law in Wisconsin which requires that electric utilities file updated long-term forecasts (called "Advance Plans") for the location, size and type of future large generating plants and high voltage transmission lines about every two years for PSCW approval after public hearings. Generally, the law provides that the PSCW may not authorize the construction of any large generating plants or high voltage transmission lines unless they are in substantial compliance with the most recently approved plan. The law also prohibits Wisconsin Electric from acquiring any interest in land for such plants or transmission lines by condemnation until construction authorization has been received. Advance Plan orders are based on a review of the utilities' long-term planning options. However, separate project-specific PSCW approval is required for the construction of generating facilities and transmission lines. - 14 - 15 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Regulation (Cont'd) Wisconsin Electric employs a least-cost integrated planning process, which examines a full range of supply and demand side options to meet its customers' electric needs, such as the renovation of existing power plants, promotion of cost-effective conservation and load management options, development of renewable energy sources, purchased power and construction of new company- owned generation facilities. For additional information regarding Advance Plans, see Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - "OTHER LITIGATION" and Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES". In 1992, the PSCW ordered that utilities should include a cost of $15 per ton of carbon dioxide ("CO2") when comparing resource planning options (both supply and demand-side) to account for the economic risk of future greenhouse gas regulation. Appeals through 1993 and 1994 did not substantially change the order. Recent supply and DSM plans included the greenhouse gas adder. There are only minor differences in supply and DSM plans prepared with and without the greenhouse gas adder. In 1994, the PSCW ordered the state's utilities to competitively bid all new generation needs in excess of 12 megawatts to be built in Wisconsin. The two stage process established by the PSCW consists of: (1) an all-parties (including utilities) bidding procedure for fossil-fueled and renewable generation projects and (2) the conventional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN") procedure for the winner or winners. For additional information regarding the CPCN process, see Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - OTHER LITIGATION and Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Capital Requirements 1995-1999." The PSCW is conducting an investigation into the state of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin, particularly its institutional structure and regulatory regime, in order to evaluate what changes would be beneficial for Wisconsin. The PSCW stated that this investigation may result in profound and fundamental changes to the nature and regulation of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin. About 50 interested parties, including Wisconsin Electric, submitted comments as to appropriate objectives for regulation of the electric utility industry and the utility structures and regulatory approaches likely to provide the best balance of such objectives. Initial question and answer sessions were held in November, 1994. The PSCW also scheduled meetings for early 1995 for the purpose of narrowing the scope of the investigation and has indicated it anticipates submitting a final report to the Wisconsin Legislature in late 1995. Copies of Wisconsin Electric's proposal are available upon request. Wisconsin Electric's view of industry restructuring separates various electric utility functions into two major categories - natural monopolies and competitive entities. The natural monopolies are functions where a single entity can provide the lowest cost. The competitive entities are functions where competition can provide the lowest cost. The natural monopolies would be re-regulated so the appropriate incentives exist to provide electricity at reasonable prices. The competitive entities would eventually see an elimination of traditional regulation. In Wisconsin Electric's plan, the re-regulated natural monopolies are the transmission and distribution functions. Re-regulation of these entities should involve some form of price cap and performance-standard operation rules. In the new structure, the FERC would regulate the transmission - 15 - 16 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Regulation (Cont'd) systems through a regional transmission group to ensure open access, comparable pricing, comparable service and adequate cost recovery. The PSCW would regulate the distribution function for reasonable price, reliability, public safety and customer satisfaction. The competitive entities in the Wisconsin Electric model are the generation, customer service and energy merchant functions. In the restructured electric utility industry, utilities would unbundle costs into the individual components of generation, transmission, distribution and service. RATE MATTERS See Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - "RATE MATTERS" - for a discussion of rate matters, including recent rate changes and a discussion of the tariffs and procedures with respect to recovery of changes in the costs of fuel and purchased power. ENERGY EFFICIENCY The management of Wisconsin Electric believes that a strong and continuing emphasis must be placed on energy management and efficient energy use. Wisconsin Electric is continuing to develop programs to inform and assist its customers with respect to conservation options. This policy is regarded by Wisconsin Electric as in the best interests of its customers and security holders. Efficient use of energy is not limited to reduced consumption. Time-of-use rates for certain electric customers promote the shifting of electricity usage to those times when electric generating facilities are not fully utilized. Interruptible and curtailable rates, along with an energy cooperative managed load curtailment program, are offered to certain industrial customers to control peak demand. Direct load control of some residential central air conditioners continues as part of a pilot program which began in 1992. To promote its energy management and conservation policies, Wisconsin Electric offers various programs and services to its customers. For industrial and commercial customers, Wisconsin Electric offers energy evaluations identifying cost-effective customer conservation opportunities as well as financial assistance, including direct grants and interest-free financing to purchase and maintain energy-efficient equipment. Additional financial incentives are also offered to residential electric customers to encourage the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and the removal of older inefficient appliances from the system. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Compliance with federal, state and local environmental protection requirements resulted in capital expenditures by Wisconsin Electric of approximately $57 million in 1994, a decrease of $8 million from 1993. Expenditures incurred during 1994 included costs associated with the replacement of the precipitators at Valley Power Plant the installation of pollution abatement facilities at Wisconsin Electric's power plants, the installation of underground distribution lines and environmental studies associated with power plants. Such expenditures are budgeted at approximately $35 million for 1995. Operation, maintenance and depreciation expenses of Wisconsin Electric's fly ash removal equipment and other environmental protection systems are estimated to have been $47 million in 1994. Other environmental costs, primarily for environmental studies, amounted to $1 million in 1994. - 16 - 17 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Environmental Compliance (Cont'd) Solid Waste Landfills Wisconsin Electric provides for the disposal of non-ash related solid wastes and hazardous wastes through licensed independent contractors, but federal statutory provisions impose joint and several liability on the generators of waste for certain cleanup costs. Remediation-related activity pertaining to specific sites is discussed below. Muskego Sanitary Landfill: In 1992, Wisconsin Electric was informed by the EPA that it was included in a group of approximately 50 potentially responsible parties ("PRPs") against which the EPA will issue orders requiring that the PRPs clean up the Muskego Sanitary Landfill (located in Southeastern Waukesha County, Wisconsin). On January 14, 1993, Wisconsin Electric notified EPA that it was proceeding, with other PRPs, to comply with the order. The first step toward remediation has been identified with the Wisconsin Electric portion of the $16.8 million dollar effort identified as $115,414 (paid in 1994). Remedial actions for the second step (Groundwater Operable Unit Remedy) are being evaluated, with EPA recommending a limited pump and treat option, estimated to cost $7.4 million. Costs would be allocated among the PRPs based on their waste contribution to the site. Wisconsin Electric has been identified as one of the small waste contributors to the site. Maxey Flats Nuclear Disposal Site: In 1986, Wisconsin Electric was advised by EPA that it is one of a number of PRPs for cleanup at this low-level radioactive waste site located in Morehead, Kentucky. The amount of waste contributed by Wisconsin Electric is significantly less than one percent of the total. Under the terms of a consent decree agreed to by all parties, Wisconsin Electric will pay the amount of $163,830 (minus a small credit for an amount previously paid) as its share of the settlement fund for site clean up costs. Manistique River/Harbor Area: Wisconsin Electric received a request for information or PRP letter from EPA on March 12, 1993. The letter states that the river/harbor has PCB contamination. EPA has requested information regarding company PCB and oil filled equipment management in the Manistique River drainage basin. Wisconsin Electric responded to this request on April 22, 1993. Additional information requests from EPA have also been responded to by Wisconsin Electric. Wisconsin Electric has no reason to believe that the company is responsible in total or in part for the PCB contamination in the Manistique River/harbor area. Wisconsin Electric has learned through newspaper articles that the EPA announced a preliminary plan to dredge most of the PCB-contaminated sediments, with only limited capping along the breakwater. The two identified PRPs, Manistique Papers and Edison Sault Electric Company, have advocated installation of a permanent cap. Kenosha Iron and Metal: Wisconsin Electric received a request for information or PRP letter from EPA on December 9, 1994. The letter requested information regarding any involvement Wisconsin Electric's Pleasant Prairie Power Plant may have had with this operation. A response to EPA was sent December 29, 1994 indicating that Wisconsin Electric had no reason to believe that the power plant or Wisconsin Electric did any business with Kenosha Iron and Metal. No cleanup schedule has been set or remediation costs identified. - 17 - 18 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - Environmental Compliance (Cont'd) Marina Cliffs Barrel Dump Site: Wisconsin Electric received a special notice letter and information request on March 25, 1994 from the DNR. The letter describes a release of hazardous substances at a former barrel reclamation facility and landfill site, and requests information on any business dealings Wisconsin Electric may have had with this former operation. Wisconsin Electric has no reason to believe that it is responsible for the contamination problems at this site. No known cleanup schedule has been set or remediation costs identified. ETSM Property: Iron cyanide bearing wastes were found both on property owned by Wisconsin Electric (ETSM facility) and adjacent landowners. The wastes were removed and properly disposed, with Wisconsin Electric's share of the cleanup at about $100,000. Adjacent landowners believe Wisconsin Electric to be the source of the material, however, records do not support that allegation. Ash Landfills Wisconsin Electric aggressively seeks environmentally acceptable, beneficial uses of its combustion byproducts. However, ash materials have been, and to some degree, continue to be disposed in company-owned, licensed landfills. Some early designed and constructed landfills may allow the release of low levels of constituents, resulting in the need for various levels of remediation. These costs are included in the environmental operating and maintenance costs for Wisconsin Electric. Sites currently undergoing remediation include: Presque Isle Landfill: Wisconsin Electric entered into a settlement agreement with the MDNR for conditions existing at an ash landfill site acquired by Wisconsin Electric when it purchased the Presque Isle Power Plant in 1988. Wisconsin Electric's groundwater monitoring program at the site detected elevated levels of certain substances at the oldest portion of the landfill. Wisconsin Electric has reconstructed and capped that portion of the landfill to prevent further leachate from entering the groundwater at an approximate cost of $2.6 million. The cost to implement a remediation plan for the cleanup of the current groundwater conditions, when approved by the MDNR, is estimated to not exceed $1 million. Highway 59 Landfill: In 1989, a sulfate plume was detected in the groundwater beneath a Wisconsin Electric-owned former ash landfill located in the town of Waukesha, Wisconsin. After notifying the DNR, Wisconsin Electric initiated a five-year expanded monitoring program. In response to a request from the DNR, Wisconsin Electric is preparing an environmental contamination assessment of the landfill, and will submit the report to the DNR in May, 1995. Wisconsin Electric believes that any remediation plan developed, approved and implemented for this site would not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition. Air Quality - Acid Rain Legislation In 1986, the Wisconsin Legislature passed legislation establishing new sulfur dioxide ("SO2") limitations applicable to Wisconsin's five major electric utilities, including Wisconsin Electric. The law requires each of the five - 18 - 19 ITEM 1. BUSINESS - (Cont'd) major electric utilities to meet a 1.20 lb SO2 per million BTU corporate average annual emission rate limit beginning in 1993. Prior to 1993, Wisconsin law limited the total annual SO2 emissions from the five major electric utilities to 500,000 tons per year. During 1994, approximately 181,000 tons of SO2 were emitted by such utilities, equivalent to an annual average emission rate of 0.97 lbs SO2 per million BTU. Wisconsin Electric's compliance plan to meet the SO2 limitations under Wisconsin's acid rain law includes the increased use of low-sulfur coal at certain power plant units. Some changes to existing power plant equipment were made to accommodate the use of low-sulfur coals. The 1990 amendments to the Federal Clean Air Act mandate significant nation- wide reductions in air emissions. Most significant to the country's electric utility companies are the "acid rain" provisions of the amendments which are scheduled to limit SO2 and nitrogen oxide ("NOX") emissions in phases which take effect in 1995 and 2000. Wisconsin Electric evaluated the potential impact resulting from this legislation and concluded that minimal impact will result from Phase I requirements because of actions taken to meet the above mentioned Wisconsin acid rain law. Phase II requirements, together with separate ozone nonattainment provisions of the Clean Air Act which may call for additional NOX reductions, however, will necessitate the implementation of a compliance strategy which is not expected to impact rates. Since a portion of the regulations that have been issued by the EPA are not complete or are not yet final, the rate impact is subject to change and will be reevaluated as needed. For additional information regarding the impact of the Clean Air Act Amendments, including estimates of the cost of compliance, see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Environmental Issues". OTHER Wisconsin Electric is authorized to provide electric service in designated territories in the state of Wisconsin, as established by indeterminate permits, certificates of public convenience and necessity, or boundary agreements with other utilities. Wisconsin Electric provides electric service in certain territories in the state of Michigan pursuant to franchises granted by municipalities. Research and development expenditures of Wisconsin Electric amounted to $7,996,000 in 1994, $8,485,000 in 1993, and $7,835,000 in 1992. Such expenditures were primarily for improvement of service and abatement of air and water pollution. The capitalized portion of research and development costs amounted to $15,000 in 1993 and $55,000 in 1992; there were no such capitalized costs in 1994. Research and development activities include work done by employees, consultants and contractors, plus sponsorship of research by industry associations. At December 31, 1994, Wisconsin Electric employed 4,132 persons, of which 105 were part-time. - 19 - 20 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Wisconsin Electric owns the following generating stations with 1994 capabilities as indicated: Dependable Capability In Megawatts (1) ----------------------- No. of Generating August December Name Fuel Units 1994 1994 ---- ---- ---------- ------- -------- Steam Plants: Point Beach Nuclear 2 974 980 Oak Creek Coal 4 1,135 1,141 Presque Isle (2) Coal 9 612 612 Pleasant Prairie Coal 2 1,200 1,210 Port Washington Coal 4 322 324 Valley Coal 2 267 227 Edgewater (3) Coal 1 98 98 -- ----- ----- TOTAL STEAM 24 4,608 4,592 Hydro Plants (16 in number) 38 75 75 Germantown Combustion Turbines Oil 4 212 252 Other Combustion Turbines & Diesel(4) Gas/Oil 6 393 450 -- ----- ----- TOTAL SYSTEM 72 5,288 5,369 == ===== ===== ------------------- (1) Dependable capability is the net power output under average operating conditions with equipment in an average state of repair as of a given month in a given year. Changing seasonal conditions are responsible for the different capabilities reported for the winter and summer periods in the above table. The values were established by test and may change slightly from year to year. (2) UPPCO, a non-affiliated utility, staffs and operates the Presque Isle Power Plant under an operating agreement with Wisconsin Electric which extends through December 31, 1997. (3) Wisconsin Electric has a 25 percent interest in Edgewater 5 Generating Unit, which is operated by Wisconsin Power and Light Company, a non- affiliated utility. (4) During the second quarter of 1994, two units, or approximately 150 megawatts of additional peaking combustion turbine generation capacity, were placed in service at Wisconsin Electric's Concord Generating Station. At December 31, 1994, the Wisconsin Electric system had 2,759 miles of transmission circuits, of which 639 miles were operating at 345 kilovolts, 123 miles at 230 kilovolts, 1,603 miles at 138 kilovolts, and 394 miles at voltage levels less than 138 kilovolts. At December 31, 1994, Wisconsin Electric was operating 22,327 pole miles of overhead distribution lines and 13,481 miles of underground distribution cable, as well as 360 distribution substations and 216,973 line transformers. - 20 - 21 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES - (Cont'd) Wisconsin Electric owns various office buildings and service centers throughout its service area. The principal properties of Wisconsin Electric are owned in fee except that the major portion of electric transmission and distribution lines and steam distribution mains are located, for the most part, on or in streets and highways and on land owned by others. Substantially all utility property is subject to a first mortgage lien. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS Wisconsin Electric is subject to federal, state and certain local laws and regulations governing the environmental aspects of its operations. Wisconsin Electric believes that, with immaterial exceptions, its existing facilities are in compliance with applicable environmental requirements. Stephenson Building: Crown Life Insurance Company has sued Wisconsin Electric in federal court, seeking contribution and damages from Wisconsin Electric for the cost of removing asbestos from boilers and piping in a building owned by Crown Life. Wisconsin Electric sold that equipment and piping to a former building owner in 1970. Wisconsin Electric is defending this lawsuit. See Item 1. BUSINESS - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE for a discussion of matters related to certain solid waste and ash landfills sites. RATE MATTERS Wisconsin Retail Electric Jurisdiction Fuel Cost Adjustment Procedure: Wisconsin Electric's retail rates in Wisconsin do not contain an automatic fuel adjustment clause, but can be adjusted by the PSCW if actual cumulative fuel and purchased power costs, when compared to the costs projected in the retail electric rate proceeding, deviate from a prescribed range and are expected to continue to be above or below the authorized annual range of 3 percent. 1994 Fuel Cost Adjustment: Effective August 4, 1994 the PSCW authorized Wisconsin Electric to reduce Wisconsin retail electric rates through the use of a fuel adjustment credit to reflect lower fuel and purchased power expenses. The adjustment reduced Wisconsin retail electric revenue by approximately $6.8 million through December 31, 1994. The level of fuel expenses currently included in rates will continue until either the actual cumulative fuel and purchased power costs exceed the range in the fuel cost adjustment procedure, at which time Wisconsin Electric can apply for a change to the fuel adjustment factor currently in place, or rates are revised by the PSCW in a rate case. 1994 Test Year: In April 1993, Wisconsin Electric filed with the PSCW required data relating to the 1994 test year. In support of its goal to become the lowest-cost energy provider in the region, Wisconsin Electric did not seek an increase in retail electric rates for 1994 over those which were authorized on February 17, 1993. 1995 Test Year: In 1993 the PSCW discontinued the practice of conducting annual rate case proceedings, replacing it with a new schedule which calls for future rate cases to be conducted once every two years. As a result, no filing was made with respect to the 1995 test year. - 21 - 22 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Rate Matters (Cont'd) 1996 Test Year: Under the PSCW's biennial rate case schedule, Wisconsin Electric would be scheduled to file in mid-1995 for rates to reflect a 1996 test year. Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural may make a single combined filing covering electric, steam and gas operations in May 1995 for the test year beginning January 1, 1996. On March 27, 1995, Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural sent a letter to the PSCW proposing a one year deferral of their upcoming rate case filing. The matter is pending. Wholesale Electric Jurisdiction Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Tariffs: Wisconsin Electric's wholesale rates contain an automatic fuel adjustment provision to reflect varying fuel and purchased power costs. Wholesale sales, to municipals and cooperatives, represented approximately 5% of total electric sales in 1994. Michigan Retail Electric Jurisdiction 1993 Test Year: Effective July 9, 1993, the MPSC authorized an annualized rate increase of $1.4 million, or 4.3%, for Wisconsin Electric's non-mine retail electric customers. Excluding sales to the two mine customers, which are separately regulated by the MPSC, retail electric sales in Michigan account for approximately 2% of Wisconsin Electric's total kilowatt-hour sales. Power Supply Cost Recovery Clause: Rates are adjusted to reflect varying fuel and purchased power costs through a power supply cost recovery ("PSCR") clause in Wisconsin Electric's tariffs. Such PSCR clause provides for, among other things, an annual filing of a PSCR plan and, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, the development of PSCR factors to be applied to customers' bills during the period covered by the PSCR plan to allow Wisconsin Electric to recover its costs of fuel and purchased power transactions, as estimated in its annual filing. The amounts so collected are subject to a reconciliation proceeding conducted by the MPSC at the end of the period covered by the plan for recovery of any undercollections of actual costs or for refund or credit of any amounts in excess of its actual costs in such period. On November 30, 1994, the MPSC approved the proposed PSCR credit factor of $.00535 per kilowatt-hour for the year 1995. Wisconsin Retail Steam Jurisdiction Fuel Adjustment: Wisconsin Electric steam rates contain a provision to adjust rates to reflect varying fuel costs for all customers except for a large volume contract representing approximately 14 percent of steam sales in 1994. 1994 Test Year: Consistent with the actions taken with respect to Wisconsin Electric's Wisconsin Retail Electric Jurisdiction, Wisconsin Electric did not seek an increase in retail steam rates for 1994 above those authorized in February 1993. 1995 Test Year: In 1993 the PSCW discontinued the practice of conducting annual rate case proceedings, replacing it with a new schedule which calls for future rate cases to be conducted once every two years. As a result, no filing was made with respect to the 1995 test year. 1996 Test Year: Under the PSCW's biennial rate case schedule, Wisconsin Electric would be scheduled to file in mid-1995 for rates to reflect a 1996 test year period. Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural may make a single - 22 - 23 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Rate Matters (Cont'd) combined filing covering electric, steam, and gas operations in May, 1995, for the test year beginning January 1, 1996. On March 27, 1995, Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural sent a letter to the PSCW proposing a one year deferral of their upcoming rate case filing. The matter is pending. For additional information see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Rates and Regulatory Matters". OTHER LITIGATION Advance Plan 6: In 1992, Wisconsin Electric joined with other state utilities in a petition filed in Brown County Circuit Court requesting judicial review of one aspect of the PSCW's Advance Plan 6 order. The action involved the Commission's authority to require the utilities to consider, in their planning, monetized effects of so-called "greenhouse gases". Also, in 1992, Wisconsin's Environmental Decade ("WED") filed a petition in Dane County Circuit Court requesting judicial review of another aspect of the PSCW's Advance Plan 6 order. That proceeding involved the question of whether the PSCW should have required the utilities to reflect, in their planning, claimed beneficial employment impacts associated with demand-side management activities and whether the PSCW's environmental assessment was sufficient. A group of utilities, including Wisconsin Electric, appeared in that proceeding in opposition to WED. The two petitions were consolidated for judicial review in Dane County Circuit Court. On September 2, 1994, the Court issued a decision that the PSCW (1) has authority to require the utilities to monetize the economic risk of potential future regulation of greenhouse gases for advance planning purposes, and (2) was not required to direct utilities to include the economic impact of employment benefits in their advance plans. In addition, the Court held the PSCW's environmental assessment was deficient. The Court remanded the Advance Plan order to the PSCW for the purpose of providing a factual basis for the monetized values of greenhouse gases and correcting the environmental assessment deficiencies. On December 21, 1994, the PSCW issued a supplemental order purporting to explain the factual basis for the monetized values. PSCW Two-Stage CPCN Order: In January 1994, Wisconsin Electric filed an action in Milwaukee County Circuit Court seeking judicial determination concerning the PSCW's authority to adopt a new "two-stage" CPCN process and to order utilities to enter into contracts to buy power from other entities. This action was in response to the PSCW's December 1993 order which detailed the requirements of the new process to be implemented by the PSCW in making the final selection from among competing alternatives to construct proposed future capacity additions, including projects that would be owned and operated by unaffiliated IPPs. On June 27, 1994, this action was dismissed by stipulation of the parties. Wisconsin Electric is also an intervenor in a similar action brought by an unaffiliated IPP in Dane County Circuit Court. The matter is pending. For additional information see Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - "Capital Requirements 1995-1999". Spent Fuel Storage and Disposal: See Item 1. BUSINESS - SOURCES OF GENERATION - NUCLEAR - "Spent Fuel Storage and Disposal" for information concerning the PSCW's approval of Wisconsin Electric's application to utilize dry cask - 23 - 24 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Other Litigation (Cont'd) storage for spent nuclear fuel generated at Point Beach, and pending petitions for judicial review of the PSCW's decision. Pittsburg & Midway Case: In a matter brought before the FERC, in July 1993, Wisconsin Electric filed an initial brief supporting its right to retain coal reclamation costs collected through the wholesale fuel adjustment clause in 1986 that it believes were prudently incurred in a settlement with the Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company. Of the total costs involved, the portion recovered through the wholesale fuel clause amounts to approximately $750,000. This filing was made in response to a FERC audit staff determination that Wisconsin Electric should have applied for a waiver of the FERC's fuel clause regulations in order to attempt to pass through the wholesale portion of the settlement costs. In order for a final decision to be made, the FERC must first await the initial decision expected from an Administrative Law Judge. The matter is pending. In November 1993, the FERC rejected Wisconsin Electric's request to be allowed to recover, in wholesale rates in the future, the amount which may have to be refunded to customers in the event of an unfavorable ruling in the pending fuel adjustment clause proceeding concerning the Pittsburg & Midway reclamation charges. In January 1994, Wisconsin Electric filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding this rejection. The matter is pending. Electromagnetic Fields: Claims are being made or threatened with increasing frequency against electric utilities across the country for bodily injury, disease or other damages allegedly caused or aggravated by exposure to electromagnetic fields ("EMFs") associated with electric transmission and distribution lines. Results of scientific studies conducted to date do not establish the existence of a causal connection between EMFs and any adverse health effects. Wisconsin Electric believes that its facilities are constructed and operated in accordance with all applicable legal requirements and standards. Wisconsin Electric does not believe that any claims thus far made or threatened against it in connection with EMFs will result in any substantial liability on the part of Wisconsin Electric. Uranium Enrichment Charges: On February 9, 1995, Wisconsin Electric and ten other utilities filed an action against USEC in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging the final decision of the USEC contracting officer in November 1994 which denied claims of the utilities for damages by reason of overcharges for uranium enrichment services provided under Utility Services Contracts between July 1, 1993 and September 30, 1994. The damages sought by Wisconsin Electric total $3.3 million. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS At a special meeting of Wisconsin Electric stockholders held on December 15, 1994, the common and preferred stockholders approved several items. A brief description of each item voted upon, the number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes as to each matter are listed below: Item 1: Proposal to approve the Plan and Agreement of Merger, dated June 30, 1994, by and between Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural, providing for the merger of Wisconsin Natural with and into Wisconsin Electric. (Vote - 24 - 25 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS - (Cont'd) required on this proposal: The majority of outstanding shares of preferred stock, as well as the majority of outstanding shares of preferred and common stock.) No. of No. of Shares Voted Shares Voted No. of FOR AGAINST Shares BROKER the Proposal the Proposal ABSTAINING NON-VOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Stock 33,289,327 0 0 0 Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock 34,176 731 1,144 4,142 3.60% Preferred Stock 202,047 3,066 4,604 18,948 Item 2: Proposal to amend Wisconsin Electric's Restated Articles of Incorporation (the "Restated Articles") to remove the specific reference to electric and steam operations in the description of Wisconsin Electric's purpose. (Vote required on this proposal: The majority of outstanding shares of preferred and common stock.) No. of No. of Shares Voted Shares Voted No. of FOR AGAINST Shares BROKER the Proposal the Proposal ABSTAINING NON-VOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Stock 33,289,327 0 0 0 Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock 37,789 926 1,478 0 3.60% Preferred Stock 217,108 5,086 6,471 0 Item 3: Proposal to amend the Restated Articles to remove the special voting rights of the preferred stockholders in connection with the issuance of certain unsecured indebtedness or consummation of certain mergers or consolidations. (Vote required on this proposal: Two thirds of the outstanding shares of each series of preferred stock, as well as the majority of the outstanding shares of preferred and common stock.) No. of No. of Shares Voted Shares Voted No. of FOR AGAINST Shares BROKER the Proposal the Proposal ABSTAINING NON-VOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Stock 33,289,327 0 0 0 Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock 30,389 3,315 2,347 4,142 3.60% Preferred Stock 184,471 16,684 8,562 18,948 Item 4: Proposal to amend the Restated Articles to remove designations of certain series of preferred stock which are no longer outstanding. (Vote required on this proposal: The majority of outstanding shares of preferred and common stock.) No. of No. of Shares Voted Shares Voted No. of FOR AGAINST Shares BROKER the Proposal the Proposal ABSTAINING NON-VOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Stock 33,289,327 0 0 0 Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock 36,079 1,540 1,704 870 3.60% Preferred Stock 210,095 5,723 9,890 2,957 - 25 - 26 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS - (Cont'd) Item 5: Proposal to amend the Restated Articles to conform provisions relating to managing the business and affairs of Wisconsin Electric during an emergency with appropriate sections of the revised Wisconsin Business Corporation Law. (Vote required on this proposal: The majority of outstanding shares of preferred and common stock.) No. of No. of Shares Voted Shares Voted No. of FOR AGAINST Shares BROKER the Proposal the Proposal ABSTAINING NON-VOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Stock 33,289,327 0 0 0 Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock 33,210 1,294 1,547 4,142 3.60% Preferred Stock 198,861 3,686 7,170 18,948 Item 6: Proposal to amend the Restated Articles to conform the statutory references in the provision setting forth the majority vote requirement for certain extraordinary transactions with the appropriate sections of the Wisconsin Business Corporation Law, thereby clarifying the applicability of such vote requirement to a statutory share exchange. (Vote required on this proposal: The majority of outstanding shares of common stock, as well as the majority of outstanding shares of each series of preferred stock, as well as the majority of outstanding shares of preferred and common stock.) No. of No. of Shares Voted Shares Voted No. of FOR AGAINST Shares BROKER the Proposal the Proposal ABSTAINING NON-VOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Stock 33,289,327 0 0 0 Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock 36,173 1,359 1,791 870 3.60% Preferred Stock 210,031 5,369 10,308 2,957 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The names, ages at December 31, 1994 and positions of all of the executive officers of Wisconsin Electric are listed below along with their business experience during the past five years. All officers are elected for one year terms or until their respective successors are duly chosen. There are no family relationships among these officers, nor is there any agreement or understanding between any officer and any other person pursuant to which the officer was selected. Current Position(s) and Business Experience Name and Age During Past Five Years --------------------- ---------------------- Richard A. Abdoo, 50 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wisconsin Energy Corporation since 1991; Executive Vice President, 1990 to 1991; Vice President, 1987 to 1990; Director of Wisconsin Energy since 1988. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Wisconsin Electric Power Company since 1990; President and Chief Executive Officer, during 1990; President and Chief Operating Officer, 1989 to 1990; Director of Wisconsin Electric since 1989. - 26 - 27 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT (Cont'd) Current Position(s) and Business Experience Name and Age During Past Five Years --------------------- ---------------------- Richard A. Abdoo (cont'd) Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Wisconsin Natural Gas Company since 1990; Director of Wisconsin Natural since 1989. Richard R. Grigg, Jr., 46 Vice President of Wisconsin Energy since January 1995. President and Chief Operating Officer of Wisconsin Electric since January 1995; Group Executive and Vice President, June to December 1994; Vice President, 1990 to 1994; Director of Wisconsin Electric since 1994. President and Chief Operating Officer of Wisconsin Natural since January 1995; Director of Wisconsin Natural since January 1995. Jerry G. Remmel, 63 Vice President of Wisconsin Energy since 1994; Chief Financial Officer since 1989; Treasurer since 1981. Chief Financial Officer of Wisconsin Electric since 1989; Senior Vice President, 1989 to 1994; Director of Wisconsin Electric since 1989. Chief Financial Officer of Wisconsin Natural since 1989; Vice President-Finance, 1989 to 1994; Director of Wisconsin Natural since 1988. David K. Porter, 51 Senior Vice President of Wisconsin Electric since 1989; Director of Wisconsin Electric since 1989. Vice President of Wisconsin Natural since 1989; Director of Wisconsin Natural since 1988. Calvin H. Baker, 51 Vice President-Finance of Wisconsin Electric since 1994; Vice President-Marketing, 1992 to 1994; Vice President-Finance, 1991 to 1992. Senior Vice President, Financial Services Corporation of New York City (provider of direct loan programs and industrial development projects in New York City), 1989 to 1991. Francis Brzezinski, 43 Vice President of Wisconsin Energy since 1990. Vice President-Bulk Power of Wisconsin Electric since 1994. President and Chief Operating Officer of Wispark Corp., Wisvest Corp., and Witech Corp. since 1990. Owner of Brzezinski Real Estate Advisors, 1989 to 1990. - 27 - 28 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT (Cont'd) Current Position(s) and Business Experience Name and Age During Past Five Years --------------------- ---------------------- Kristine M. Krause, 40 Vice President - Fossil Operations of Wisconsin Electric since 1994; Manager of Valley Power Plant and Steam Services, 1992 to 1994; Manager of Technical & Administrative Services, 1991 to 1992; General Superintendent - Technical Services & Control, 1990 to 1991. Robert E. Link, 43 Vice President - Nuclear Power of Wisconsin Electric since 1992; Vice President - Marketing, 1991 to 1992; Assistant Vice President - Marketing, 1990 to 1991. Kristine A. Rappe, 38 Vice President - Customer Services (formerly Sales, Service and Marketing) of Wisconsin Electric since 1994; Regional Manager of Customer Operations - Fox Valley Region, 1991 to 1994; Assistant Regional Manager of Customer Operations - Fox Valley Region during 1991; Manager - Marketing Department, 1990 to 1991. Bernard F. Van Dinter, 61 Vice President - Electric Operations of Wisconsin Electric since 1994; Vice President - Fossil Operations during 1994; Vice President - System Operations, 1992 to 1993; Vice President - Engineering & Construction, 1991 to 1992; Director of Engineering & Construction during 1991; Director of Corporate Planning, 1990-1991. Ann Marie Brady, 42 Assistant Secretary of Wisconsin Energy since 1989. Secretary of Wisconsin Electric since 1994; Assistant Secretary, 1989 to 1994. Secretary of Wisconsin Natural since 1993; Assistant Secretary, 1989 to 1993. Anne K. Klisurich, 47 Controller of Wisconsin Electric since 1994. Controller of Wisconsin Natural since 1994. Accounting Manager of Wisconsin Energy, 1987 to 1994. - 28 - 29 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The amount of cash dividends declared on Wisconsin Electric's Common Stock during the two most recent fiscal years are set forth below. Dividends were paid to Wisconsin Electric's sole common stockholder, Wisconsin Energy. Quarter Total Dividend ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1993 1 $16,250,000 2 $16,250,000 3 $16,250,000 4 $16,250,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1994 1 $33,700,000 2 $35,583,667 3 $35,583,667 4 $35,583,667 - 29 - 30 PART II ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
FINANCIAL 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Earnings available for common stockholder $ 165,594 $ 173,548 $ 155,826 $ 175,641 $ 179,990 Operating revenues Electric $1,403,562 $1,347,844 $1,298,723 $1,292,809 $1,208,045 Steam 14,281 14,090 13,093 12,986 12,126 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- Total operating revenues $1,417,843 $1,361,934 $1,311,816 $1,305,795 $1,220,171 Total assets $3,826,129 $3,693,556 $3,285,845 $3,052,133 $2,972,903 Long-term debt and preferred stock- redemption required $1,191,257 $1,193,994 $1,195,210 $1,110,572 $1,002,852 SALES AND CUSTOMERS 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Electric Megawatt-hours sold 26,911,363 25,685,436 24,747,581 25,016,247 23,656,727 Customers (End of year) 944,855 932,285 919,466 907,871 896,393 Steam Pounds sold (millions) 2,395 2,376 2,284 2,282 2,213 Customers (End of year) 471 459 472 468 470 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA Three Months Ended ------------------ March June ----- ---- 1994 1993 1994 1993 ---- ---- ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Total operating revenues $362,102 $339,651 $341,838 $323,416 Operating income $ 29,185 $ 63,087 $ 62,785 $ 47,733 Earnings available for common stockholder $ 10,478 $ 44,806 $ 43,476 $ 29,835 Three Months Ended ------------------ September December ----------- ---------- 1994 1993 1994 1993 ---- ---- ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Total operating revenues $362,949 $355,436 $350,954 $343,431 Operating income $ 74,356 $ 68,489 $ 74,232 $ 63,528 Earnings available for common stockholder $ 55,810 $ 51,707 $ 55,830 $ 47,200 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The quarterly results of operations are not directly comparable because of seasonal and other factors. See Management's Discussion and Analysis in Item 7 for further information. Earnings and dividends per share are not provided as all Wisconsin Electric's Common Stock is held by Wisconsin Energy. - 30 -
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Electric Revenue, Kilowatt-Hour Sales and Customer Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ended December 31 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- OPERATING REVENUES ($000) Residential $ 484,627 $ 472,903 $ 441,240 $ 444,542 $ 407,675 Small commercial and industrial 406,043 386,736 372,213 363,906 347,706 Large commercial and industrial 398,179 380,482 381,083 372,768 347,723 Other retail 13,750 13,975 15,245 15,368 15,097 Resale - municipals 55,508 57,039 62,787 71,382 66,240 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total retail and municipals 1,358,107 1,311,135 1,272,568 1,267,966 1,184,441 Resale - public utilities 31,295 25,879 18,080 18,476 17,799 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total revenue from sales 1,389,402 1,337,014 1,290,648 1,286,442 1,202,240 Other operating revenue 14,160 10,830 8,075 6,367 5,805 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total operating revenues $1,403,562 $1,347,844 $1,298,723 $1,292,809 $1,208,045 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== KILOWATT-HOUR SALES (Millions) Residential 6,670 6,551 6,230 6,567 6,197 Small commercial and industrial 6,699 6,358 6,155 6,153 5,955 Large commercial and industrial 10,472 9,771 9,702 9,462 8,764 Other retail 189 196 217 226 232 Resale - municipals 1,415 1,580 1,779 1,935 1,834 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total retail and municipals 25,445 24,456 24,083 24,343 22,982 Resale - public utilities 1,466 1,229 665 673 675 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Sales 26,911 25,685 24,748 25,016 23,657 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS - Average Residential 846,745 835,685 824,544 814,078 803,820 Small commercial and industrial 88,765 87,351 85,990 84,540 83,126 Large commercial and industrial 674 675 670 664 654 Other 1,811 1,831 1,945 1,980 1,991 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total 937,995 925,542 913,149 901,262 889,591 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== DEGREE DAYS (Milwaukee) Heating (Normal 7,061) 6,431 6,775 6,723 6,416 6,103 Cooling (Normal 626) 877 651 364 1,056 728 - 31 -
32 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Earnings Net income for Wisconsin Electric decreased to $165,594,000 in 1994 compared to $173,548,000 in 1993, reflecting a non-recurring charge of approximately $63.5 million ($39 million net of tax), associated with Wisconsin Electric's organizational restructuring program. The charge primarily reflects the costs of severance and early retirement packages which are elements of a "revitalization" program designed to better position Wisconsin Electric in a changing energy marketplace. The company anticipates that the non-recurring restructuring charge, which was taken in the first quarter of 1994, will be offset by the end of 1995 through savings in operation and maintenance costs. Excluding the non-recurring charge, net income was $204,594,000 for the 12 months ended December 31, 1994, compared with $173,548,000 in 1993, an increase of $31 million, or 18 percent. Earnings reflect a 4.8 percent increase in electric kilowatt-hour sales and a 5.7 percent reduction in non- fuel operation and maintenance expenses. Electric sales increased primarily due to warmer weather during the summer of 1994 and additional economic activity in the company's service area. The reduction in non-fuel operation and maintenance expenses reflects, among other things, payroll-related savings as a result of workforce reductions, and lower expenditures made in connection with power plant renovation work as maintenance programs were completed. Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural Revitalization In response to increasing competitive pressures in the markets for electricity and natural gas, Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural have developed and are implementing a revitalization process to increase efficiencies and improve customer service. Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural are "reengineering" and restructuring their organizations. The new structures consolidate many business functions and simplify work processes. Due to productivity improvements, staffing levels at Wisconsin Electric have been reduced; 347 employees elected to retire under an early retirement option and 573 employees have enrolled in severance packages. See Note H to the Financial Statements - Benefits Other Than Pensions, for additional information. As part of the revitalization effort, Wisconsin Energy intends to merge Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural to form a single combined utility subsidiary. The proposed merger will improve customer service and reduce operating costs. The merger, which is anticipated to be effective by year-end 1995, is subject to a number of conditions, including requisite regulatory and other approvals. Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural filed a joint application on October 11, 1994, to obtain the PSCW's approval of the merger. Wisconsin Electric also filed an application to obtain the MPSC consent to assume Wisconsin Natural's liabilities in connection with the merger. Both approvals are expected by year-end 1995. - 32 - 33 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) Electric Sales and Revenues Total electric sales of Wisconsin Electric, detailed below by customer class, increased 4.8 percent in 1994 compared to 1993. Electric Sales - Megawatt Hours 1994 1993 % Change ------------------------------- ---------- ---------- -------- Residential 6,670,081 6,551,061 1.8 Small Commercial and Industrial 6,699,073 6,357,510 5.4 Large Commercial and Industrial 10,471,869 9,771,383 7.2 Other 1,603,741 1,776,061 (9.7) ---------- ---------- Total Retail and Municipal 25,444,764 24,456,015 4.0 Resale-Utilities 1,466,599 1,229,421 19.3 ---------- ---------- Total Sales 26,911,363 25,685,436 4.8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electric energy sales were positively impacted by warmer summer weather in 1994, which resulted in increased use of electricity for air conditioning and other cooling purposes, and increased economic activity. The increase in electric sales also reflects colder winter weather during the first quarter of 1994 and increased sales to the Empire and Tilden iron ore mines. Electric energy sales to the Empire and Tilden iron ore mines, Wisconsin Electric's two largest customers, were 15.0 percent higher in 1994 compared to 1993. The increase is attributable to a five-week long mine strike during the third quarter of 1993 which reduced sales during 1993. Wisconsin Electric's contracts with the mines require the payment of a demand charge regardless of power usage which partially offset the impact of lost sales on 1993 revenues. Excluding the mines, sales to large commercial and industrial customers increased 5.1 percent in 1994. Sales to the mines represented 8.6 percent, 7.8 percent and 9.0 percent of total electric sales during 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The 19.3 percent increase in the resale of energy to other utilities is attributable to the increased availability of Wisconsin Electric's power plants. This allowed Wisconsin Electric additional energy for external sales. The percentage change is not indicative of future sales growth in this customer class. The 9.7 percent reduction in sales to the Other customer class, referred to in the table above, is largely the result of reductions in sales to WPPI, Wisconsin Electric's largest municipal customer consortium. WPPI has been reducing its purchases from Wisconsin Electric subsequent to acquiring generation capacity in 1990. Since that time, WPPI has expanded the use of its existing generation facilities and has installed additional capacity, further reducing its reliance on energy purchases from Wisconsin Electric. These sales reductions did not have a significant effect on earnings. - 33 - 34 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) Total electric kilowatt-hour sales increased at a compound annual rate of 4.3 percent between the years 1992 and 1994, while electric revenues increased at a compound annual rate of 4.0 percent during this period. These increases reflect among other things, more favorable weather conditions in 1994 compared to 1992. The warmer than normal summer in 1994 contrasted sharply with the summer of 1992, the coolest since Wisconsin Electric began keeping records in 1948. Electric Operation and Maintenance Expenses Total electric operating expenses, excluding income taxes, depreciation and the non-recurring revitalization charge, decreased $17 million in 1994 compared to 1993. The decrease largely reflects the payroll-related savings as a result of workforce reductions referred to above and lower expenditures made in connection with power plant renovation work as maintenance programs were completed. These decreases were partially offset by expenses associated with the implementation of the revitalization program and growth in conservation-related expenses associated with improving the efficiency of customers' electric energy usage. Operating expenses, excluding income taxes, depreciation and the non-recurring charge, have remained relatively flat over the three-year period ended December 31, 1994. Other Items Deferred Income Taxes decreased $33 million during 1994 compared to 1993, due in part to tax matters related to the timing of payments made in connection with the severance and early retirement packages associated with the company's organizational restructuring program. Deferred Income Taxes also reflect a prior period reclassification between current and deferred income taxes. Other Interest increased $3.6 million during 1994 compared to 1993 reflecting increased short-term debt balances at Wisconsin Electric. Interest charges on long-term debt increased $11 million during 1993 compared to 1992 largely due to the additional debt issued to finance Wisconsin Electric's construction programs and the amortization of premiums associated with the debt securities refinanced during 1992 and 1993. With expectations of low-to-moderate inflation and future operating cost reductions discussed above, Wisconsin Electric does not believe the impact of inflation will have a material effect on its future results of operations. Electric Sales Outlook Assuming moderate growth in the service territory economy and normal weather, Wisconsin Electric presently anticipates electric kilowatt-hour sales to grow at a compound annual rate of approximately 1.0 percent over the five-year period ending December 31, 1999. This forecast is subject to a number of variables, including the economy and weather, which may affect the actual growth in sales. - 34 - 35 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) Rates and Regulatory Matters The table below summarizes the projected annual revenue impact of recent rate changes authorized by regulatory commissions based on the sales projections utilized by those commissions in setting rates. The PSCW regulates Wisconsin retail electric and steam rates, while the FERC regulates wholesale electric rates. The MPSC regulates retail electric rates in Michigan. The PSCW has discontinued the practice of conducting annual rate case proceedings, replacing it with a new schedule which calls for future rate cases to be conducted once every two years. In support of its goal to become the lowest-cost energy provider in the region and in light of the operating cost reductions expected from the reengineering process discussed above, Wisconsin Electric did not seek an increase in rates for 1994 or 1995. Revenue Percent Increase Change in Effective Company/Service (Decrease) Rates Date ------------------------- ------------ --------- --------- Wisconsin Electric Retail electric, WI $ 26,655,000 2.3 02/17/93 Steam heating 505,000 3.5 02/17/93 Wholesale electric 6,000,000 10.6 06/09/93 Retail electric, MI 1,366,000 4.3 07/09/93 Fuel electric, WI (8,596,000)* (0.9) 11/05/93 Fuel electric, WI (16,179,000) (1.3) 08/04/94 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * The 1993 fuel credit was eliminated 1/1/94 by PSCW Order. Under the Wisconsin retail electric fuel adjustment procedure, retail electric rates may be adjusted, on a prospective basis, if cumulative fuel and purchased power costs, when compared to the costs projected in the retail electric rate proceeding, deviate from a prescribed range and are expected to continue to be above or below that range. On September 8, 1994, the PSCW issued a notice that it will conduct an investigation into the state of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin, particularly its institutional structure and regulatory regime, in order to evaluate what changes would be beneficial for Wisconsin. The notice states that this investigation may result in profound and fundamental changes to the nature and regulation of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin. It is the PSCW's stated intention that this proceeding will establish criteria and direction for utilities to incorporate into any proposals involving structural or regulatory changes they may put forward. The PSCW also intends that the proceeding reflect input from all those having a stake in Wisconsin's electric utility industry, including large and small retail customers; wholesale customers; utility management; utility securities holders; independent power producers; purveyors of demand-side options and renewable resources; representatives of the environmental, financial, academic, labor, small business and governmental communities; and elected representatives. The PSCW invited interested persons to submit comments as to appropriate objectives for regulation of the electric utility industry and the utility structures and regulatory approaches likely to provide the best balance of such objectives. - 35 - 36 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) On November 1, 1994, Wisconsin Electric submitted its comments to the PSCW in a paper describing a framework for a restructured industry. Wisconsin Electric's view of industry restructuring would seek to achieve the benefits of competition while maintaining reliability of electric service, controlling costs during the transition to the envisioned end-state, and protecting the environment with increasing vigor. Today's various electric utility functions would be split into two major categories--natural monopolies and competitive entities. The natural monopolies are functions where a single entity can provide the lowest cost. The competitive entities would perform functions where competition can provide the lowest cost. The natural monopolies would be re-regulated so the appropriate incentives exist to provide electricity at reasonable prices. The competitive entities would eventually see an elimination of traditional regulation. In Wisconsin Electric's plan, the re-regulated natural monopolies are the transmission and distribution functions. Re-regulation of these entities should involve some form of price cap and performance-standard operation rules. In the new structure, the FERC would regulate the transmission systems through a regional transmission group to ensure open access, comparable pricing, comparable service and adequate cost recovery. The PSCW would regulate the distribution function for reasonable price, reliability, public safety and customer satisfaction. The competitive entities in the Wisconsin Electric model are the generation, customer service and energy merchant functions. Initial question and answer sessions were held November 28-29, 1994. At a meeting on January 24, 1995, the PSCW approved the establishment of an advisory committee that will examine all aspects of electrical service and the electric utility industry and suggest which functions should be performed by a competitive market. The PSCW established a timetable which would have a final committee report available to the Wisconsin Legislature by the end of 1995. Wisconsin Electric operates under utility rates which are subject to the approval of the PSCW, MPSC and FERC. Such rates are designed to recover the cost of service and provide a reasonable return to investors. Developing competitive pressures in the utility industry may result in future utility rates which are based upon factors other than the traditional original cost of investment. In such a situation, continued deferral of certain regulatory asset and liability amounts on Wisconsin Electric's books may no longer be appropriate as allowed under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 71, Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation. At this time, Wisconsin Electric is unable to predict whether any adjustments to regulatory assets and liabilities will occur in the future. See Note A to the Financial Statements - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Regulatory Assets and Liabilities, for further information. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Investing Activities Wisconsin Electric invested $1,060 million in its businesses during the three years ended December 31, 1994. The investments made during this three-year period include construction expenditures for new or improved facilities totaling $850 million, net capitalized conservation expenditures of $87 million, purchases of nuclear fuel at $64 million and payments to an external trust for the eventual decommissioning of Wisconsin Electric's Point Beach Nuclear Plant totaling $42 million. - 36 - 37 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) During the second quarter of 1994, Wisconsin Electric placed in service the last two units, or approximately 150 megawatts of capacity, at its Concord Generating Station, a four unit 300 megawatt natural gas-fired combustion turbine facility designed to meet peak demand requirements. The first two units were completed in 1993. Capital expenditures of $6 million, $35 million and $47 million were made during 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively, for construction of this facility. Total capital costs of the Concord facility were approximately $107 million. Additionally, during 1994, Wisconsin Electric continued construction of the new Paris Generating Station, a four unit, approximately 300 megawatt natural gas-fired combustion turbine facility intended to meet growing peak demand requirements. This generating station, which is expected to have all four units in service during the summer of 1995, is currently estimated to cost $104 million. Capital expenditures of $54 million and $28 million were made during 1994 and 1993, respectively, for construction of this facility. Wisconsin Electric completed the $107 million renovation project at its Port Washington Power Plant in 1994. Unit 4, the last of four units to be renovated, returned to service in July. The renovation work, which began in September 1991, restored approximately 320 megawatts of capacity and included the installation of additional emission control equipment. Expenditures totaling $12 million, $36 million and $43 million were made during 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. Cash Provided by Operating and Financing Activities During the three years ended December 31, 1994, cash provided by operating activities totaled $1,109 million. During this period, internal sources of funds, after the payment of dividends to Wisconsin Energy, Wisconsin Electric's sole common shareholder, provided 79 percent of the company's capital requirements. Financing activities during the three-year period ended December 31, 1994, included the issuance of $952 million of long-term debt, principally to refinance higher coupon debt and the retirement of $73 million of preferred stock. No preferred stock was issued during this period. Additionally, during the three-year period ended December 31, 1994, Wisconsin Electric retired a total of $846 million of long-term debt and increased short-term debt by $148 million. Dividends on the company's common stock were $140 million, $65 million, and $65 million, during 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. During 1993, Wisconsin Electric issued five new series of First Mortgage Bonds aggregating $350 million in principal amount, the proceeds of which were used to redeem $284.3 million principal amount of four outstanding series of First Mortgage Bonds and 626,500 shares of Wisconsin Electric's 6.75% Series Preferred Stock. During 1992, Wisconsin Electric issued five new series of First Mortgage Bonds the proceeds of which provided $431 million principal amount to redeem 12 outstanding series of higher coupon First Mortgage Bonds and $130 million of new capital. - 37 - 38 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) These refunding transactions are expected to result in approximately $191 million in savings over the lives of the new debt issues. Depending on market conditions and other factors, additional debt refundings may occur. Capital Structure The company's capitalization at December 31 is shown as follows: 1994 1993 ------ ------ Common Equity 50.5% 50.7% Preferred Stock 1.0 1.3 Long-Term Debt (including current maturities) 42.0 43.7 Short-Term Debt 6.5 4.3 ------ ------ 100.0% 100.0% Compared to the electric utility industry generally, Wisconsin Electric has maintained a relatively high ratio of common equity to total capitalization and low debt and preferred stock ratios. This conservative capital structure, along with strong bond ratings (Wisconsin Electric currently has ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor's Corporation, Aa2 by Moody's Investors Service and AA+ by Duff & Phelps Inc.) and internal cash generation has provided, and should continue to provide, the company with access to the capital markets when necessary to finance the anticipated growth in the company's business. At year-end 1994, the company had $102 million of unused lines of bank credit, $5 million of cash and cash equivalents, $207 million of short-term debt (including long-term debt due currently) and $21 million of construction funds held by trustees. Capital Requirements 1995-1999 The estimated capital requirements for Wisconsin Electric for the years 1995- 1999 are outlined in the table below. The construction expenditures have decreased significantly from the estimates reported previously in the 1993 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The primary reason for the decrease is the revitalization initiative which will reduce the cost to design, build and maintain company facilities. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Millions of Dollars) Construction $215 $198 $159 $151 $153 Conservation 14 13 13 14 14 Bond Maturities and Refinancings 0 30 130 60 91 Changes in Fuel Inventories 6 8 3 4 (2) Decommissioning Trust Payments 20 30 32 35 37 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total $255 $279 $337 $264 $293 ============================================================================== - 38 - 39 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) In January 1994, a coordinated state-wide plan for meeting future electricity needs of Wisconsin customers was filed with the PSCW in the Advance Plan 7 Docket. In the Advance Plan process, Wisconsin Electric, in conjunction with the other regulated electric utilities located in Wisconsin, is required to file long-term forecasts of resource requirements, such as the need for generation and transmission facilities, along with plans to meet those requirements, including the use of energy management and conservation. In order to reliably meet its forecasted growth in demand, Wisconsin Electric employs a least-cost integrated planning process which includes renovation of existing power plants, promotion of cost-effective conservation and load management options, development of renewable energy sources, purchases of power and construction of new company-owned generation facilities. Investments in demand-side management programs have reduced and delayed the need to add new generating capacity but have not eliminated the need entirely. Purchases of power from other utilities and transmission system upgrades will also combine to help delay the need to install some new generating capacity in the future. However, in order to serve the near-term growth in peak demand requirements, Wisconsin Electric has received PSCW approval and is currently in various stages of adding new capacity as previously described under "Investing Activities". Finally, Wisconsin Electric's Advance Plan 7 filing indicates a need for additional peaking capacity after the turn of the century, along with an anticipated need for additional intermediate-load capacity during the 2000 to 2010 time period. Wisconsin Electric's next base load power plant is not expected to be placed in service until after 2010. The addition of new generating units requires approval from various regulatory agencies including the PSCW, the EPA and the DNR. All generating facilities proposed by Wisconsin Electric will meet or exceed the applicable federal and state environmental requirements. In 1993, the PSCW, after conducting a competitive bidding process, issued an order selecting a proposal submitted by an unaffiliated IPP to construct a generation facility to meet a portion of Wisconsin Electric's anticipated increase in system supply needs. In accordance with the PSCW Order, Wisconsin Electric subsequently signed a long-term agreement to purchase electricity from the proposed facility. The agreement is contingent upon the facility being completed and going into operation, which at this time is planned for mid-1996. A number of parties have filed petitions for judicial review of this PSCW Order, taking the position that the Order should be set aside on various legal grounds. In a decision dated March 17, 1995, the Dane County Circuit Court affirmed the PSCW's selection of the LS Power project and the PSCW's approval of the power purchase agreement entered into by the Company and LSP-Whitewater L.P., the project's developer. The Court remanded to the PSCW for further proceedings the PSCW's selection of Wisconsin Electric's Kimberly project as the conditional second place project to proceed if the LS Power project does not. Prior to the PSCW selection of the IPP's generation facility, Wisconsin Electric had proposed to construct its own 220 megawatt cogeneration facility in Kimberly, Wisconsin, which was intended to provide process steam to Repap Wisconsin, Inc. ("Repap") starting in mid-1995. Wisconsin Electric had made expenditures toward the Kimberly facility amounting to approximately $70 million. These expenditures were primarily associated with the procurement of - 39 - 40 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) combustion turbines, the steam turbine and the heat recovery boiler in order to achieve the in-service dates as agreed to in a steam service contract with Repap. Wisconsin Electric is currently evaluating its options regarding its Kimberly Cogeneration Facility investment. The equipment procured to date is a technology of natural gas-fired combined cycle generation equipment that is marketed worldwide. Wisconsin Electric believes that a market for the equipment exists and is investigating opportunities to sell the equipment or to use it in another power project. At this time, Wisconsin Electric does not believe that the PSCW's selection of an IPP proposal will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition. The PSCW has approved Wisconsin Electric's application to utilize dry storage for spent nuclear fuel generated at Point Beach. The decision completed a multi-year state review of the Wisconsin Electric proposal. The storage system to be used at Point Beach also has been certified by the NRC after a four-year technical review. Dry cask storage at Point Beach will use a two- container system made of steel and reinforced concrete. Capital costs associated with this facility are estimated at $6.5 million and are included in the above forecast. In March 1995 separate petitions were filed by intervenors in Dane County Circuit Court and Fond du Lac County Circuit Court. The Dane County petition seeks reversal of the order and a remand to the PSCW directing it to deny Wisconsin Electric's request for authorization to construct the dry cask facility, or in the alternative, to correct the alleged errors in the PSCW's order. No specific relief is identified in the Fond du Lac petition; however, numerous grounds of error are alleged. Wisconsin Electric intends to fully participate in both judicial review proceedings and to vigorously oppose the petitions. The temporary dry storage facility is necessary because the spent fuel pool inside the plant is becoming full. The plant would be forced to shut down by 1998 without additional on-site storage capacity. The dry storage facility will be used until the DOE takes ownership of the spent fuel. While the DOE and the operators of nuclear power facilities have a contract mandated by federal law that calls for the DOE to begin accepting fuel in 1998, the government is not in a position to meet its commitment. If this commitment is not met, Wisconsin Electric will need to construct additional casks and will seek PSCW approval to do so. In a related matter, Wisconsin Electric filed with the PSCW for a Certificate of Authority to proceed with the planned 1996 replacement of the Unit 2 steam generators at Point Beach. In 1984, Wisconsin Electric replaced the Unit 1 steam generators. Estimated at a cost of $119 million, which is also included in the above forecast, the Unit 2 project would allow for its operation until the expiration of its operating license in 2013. Without the replacement of the steam generators, it is believed the unit would not be able to operate to the end of its current license. The PSCW deferred a decision on Wisconsin Electric's request to replace Unit 2 steam generators until early 1996, but directed Wisconsin Electric to make arrangements with the fabricator of the new steam generators to allow replacement to proceed promptly if authorized by the PSCW. Capital Resources During the five-year forecast period ending December 31, 1999, Wisconsin Electric expects internal sources of funds from operations, after dividends to - 40 - 41 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Cont'd) Wisconsin Energy, to provide about 80 percent of the utility capital requirements. The remaining utility cash requirements are expected to be met through the reduction of existing cash investments and construction funds on deposit with trustees, short-term borrowings, the issuance of long-term debt and capital contributions from Wisconsin Energy. Exclusive of debt refundings, utility debt issues of $100 million are anticipated in 1995 and 1997. Environmental Issues The 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act mandate significant nation-wide reductions in SO2 and NOx emissions to address acid rain and ground level ozone control requirements. In 1994, Wisconsin Electric completed the installation of continuous emission monitors at all of its facilities and installed low NOx burners on one boiler at its Oak Creek Power Plant and two boilers at its Valley Power Plant. These actions, along with the burning of low sulfur coal and the installation of low NOx burners on other boilers at Oak Creek and Valley Power Plants in early 1995, meet the requirements that became effective January 1, 1995. To date, approximately $31 million has been spent on Clean Air Act compliance. Wisconsin Electric elected to voluntarily bring the Valley and Port Washington Power Plants under jurisdiction of the NOx and SO2 requirements of the Clean Air Act, five years earlier than mandated. This was possible because these units meet the more stringent phase II emissions standards today. Wisconsin Electric projects a surplus of SO2 emission allowances and is seeking additional allowances available as a result of energy conservation programs. As an integral component of its least-cost plan, Wisconsin Electric is active in SO2 allowance trading. Revenue from the sale of allowances is being used to offset future potential rate increases. Additional fuel switching and the installation of NOx controls at various power plants will be required to meet the second phase of reduction requirements that become effective January 1, 2000. These costs, along with additional operating expenses, are not expected to exceed $54 million based on today's cost. Wisconsin Electric aggressively seeks environmentally acceptable, beneficial uses of its combustion byproducts. However, ash byproducts have been, and to some degree, continue to be disposed in company-owned, licensed landfills. Some early designed and constructed landfills may allow the release of low levels of constituents, resulting in the need for various levels of remediation. These costs are included in the environmental operating and maintenance costs for Wisconsin Electric. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The "Quarterly Financial Data" in Item 6 on page 30 is incorporated herein by reference. - 41 - 42 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (Cont'd) WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT Year Ended December 31
1994 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Operating Revenues Electric $1,403,562 $1,347,844 $1,298,723 Steam 14,281 14,090 13,093 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Operating Revenues 1,417,843 1,361,934 1,311,816 Operating Expenses Fuel (Note F) 285,862 263,385 266,716 Purchased power 42,623 54,880 63,745 Other operation expenses 344,765 341,748 318,253 Maintenance 118,138 149,247 143,618 Revitalization (Note H) 63,500 - - Depreciation (Note C) 160,758 150,831 148,967 Taxes other than income taxes 70,156 68,969 68,380 Federal income tax (Note I) 94,712 68,239 61,235 State income tax (Note I) 22,155 13,887 14,783 Deferred income taxes - net (Note I) (21,303) 12,034 10,083 Investment tax credit - net (Note I) (4,081) (4,123) (3,960) ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Operating Expenses 1,177,285 1,119,097 1,091,820 Operating Income 240,558 242,837 219,996 Other Income and Deductions Interest income 11,406 13,351 13,624 Allowance for other funds used during construction (Note D) 4,985 8,453 6,936 Miscellaneous - net 10,827 9,638 6,547 Federal income tax (Note I) (1,431) (1,718) (1,127) State income tax (Note I) (571) (811) (630) ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Other Income and Deductions 25,216 28,913 25,350 Income Before Interest Charges 265,774 271,750 245,346 Interest Charges Long-term debt 95,625 96,110 84,843 Other interest 6,020 2,450 2,414 Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (Note D) (2,816) (4,735) (3,653) ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Interest Charges 98,829 93,825 83,604 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Income 166,945 177,925 161,742 Preferred Stock Dividend Requirement 1,351 4,377 5,916 ---------- ---------- ---------- Earnings Available for Common Stockholder $ 165,594 $ 173,548 $ 155,826 ========== ========== ========== Note: Earnings and dividends per share of common stock are not applicable because all of the company's common stock is owned by Wisconsin Energy Corporation. See Notes to Financial Statements.
- 42 - 43 WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31
1994 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Operating Activities Net income $166,945 $177,925 $161,742 Reconciliation to cash Depreciation 160,758 150,831 148,967 Revitalization - net 37,253 - - Nuclear fuel expense - amortization 21,437 21,366 20,818 Conservation expense - amortization 20,910 15,254 13,009 Debt premium, discount & expense - amortization 13,858 12,813 4,483 Deferred income taxes - net (21,303) 12,034 10,083 Investment tax credit - net (4,081) (4,123) (3,960) Allowance for other funds used during construction (4,985) (8,453) (6,936) Change in Accounts receivable 1,744 (16,981) 9,993 Inventories 1,579 15,181 (5,294) Accounts payable (14,186) 11,620 9,195 Other current assets (15,144) 3,231 (10,073) Other current liabilities 1,785 15,453 (3,664) Other (14,940) (5,176) 8,272 -------- -------- -------- Cash Provided by Operating Activities 351,630 400,975 356,635 Investing Activities Construction expenditures (245,967) (310,513) (293,589) Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (2,816) (4,735) (3,653) Nuclear fuel (26,351) (20,016) (17,709) Nuclear decommissioning trust (10,138) (11,371) (20,212) Conservation investments - net (20,823) (35,252) (31,087) Other (7,807) 1,080 1,184 -------- --------- -------- Cash Used in Investing Activities (313,902) (380,807) (365,066) Financing Activities Sale of long-term debt 23,184 361,049 567,360 Retirement of long-term debt (21,373) (328,771) (495,940) Change in short-term debt 69,124 44,179 34,820 Stockholder capital contribution 30,000 - - Retirement of preferred stock (5,250) (65,504) (2,035) Dividends on stock - common (140,451) (65,000) (65,000) - preferred (1,381) (4,729) (5,928) -------- --------- -------- Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (46,147) (58,776) 33,277 Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents $ (8,419) $(38,608) $ 24,846 ======== ========= ======== Supplemental information disclosures Cash Paid For Interest (net of amount capitalized) $ 78,082 $ 77,357 $ 82,193 Income taxes 138,606 94,103 82,126 See Notes to Financial Statements.
- 43 - 44 WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY BALANCE SHEET December 31 ASSETS
1994 1993 ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Utility Plant Electric $4,304,925 $4,079,794 Steam 40,103 39,113 ---------- ---------- 4,345,028 4,118,907 Accumulated provision for depreciation (1,914,277) (1,784,110) ---------- ---------- 2,430,751 2,334,797 Construction work in progress 205,343 208,834 Nuclear fuel - net (Note F) 56,606 52,665 ---------- ---------- Net Utility Plant 2,692,700 2,596,296 Other Property and Investments Nuclear decommissioning trust fund (Note F) 226,805 214,421 Construction funds held by trustees 21,075 20,550 Conservation investments 138,489 136,995 Other 9,555 3,491 ---------- ---------- Total Other Property and Investments 395,924 375,457 Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 5,002 13,421 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts - $10,547 and $7,201 90,105 91,849 Accrued utility revenues 95,051 89,306 Fossil fuel (at average cost) 58,956 57,955 Materials and supplies (at average cost) 66,777 69,357 Prepayments 56,691 47,939 Other assets 6,520 5,873 ---------- ---------- Total Current Assets 379,102 375,700 Deferred Charges and Other Assets Accumulated deferred income taxes (Note I) 119,132 97,788 Deferred regulatory assets (Note A) 188,126 191,969 Other 51,145 56,346 ---------- ---------- Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets 358,403 346,103 ---------- ---------- Total Assets $3,826,129 $3,693,556 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
- 44 - 45 WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY BALANCE SHEET December 31 CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
1994 1993 ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Capitalization (See Capitalization Statement) Common stock equity $1,454,554 $1,399,686 Preferred stock - redemption not required 30,451 30,451 Preferred stock - redemption required - 5,250 Long-term debt (Note K) 1,191,257 1,188,744 ---------- ---------- Total Capitalization 2,676,262 2,624,131 Current Liabilities Long-term debt due currently (Note K) 19,846 19,254 Notes payable (Note L) 187,027 117,903 Accounts payable 67,444 81,630 Payroll and vacation accrued 23,672 26,058 Taxes accrued - income and other 12,904 14,422 Interest accrued 21,461 21,295 Other 18,761 13,238 ---------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities 351,115 293,800 Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities Accumulated deferred income taxes (Note I) 440,564 444,717 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 87,414 91,495 Deferred regulatory liabilities (Note A) 159,912 167,403 Other 110,862 72,010 ---------- ---------- Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities 798,752 775,625 Commitments and Contingencies (Note N) ---------- ---------- Total Capitalization and Liabilities $3,826,129 $3,693,556 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
- 45 - 46 WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CAPITALIZATION STATEMENT December 31
1994 1993 ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Common Stock Equity (See Common Stock Equity Statement) Common stock - $10 par value; authorized 65,000,000 shares; outstanding - 33,289,327 shares $ 332,893 $ 332,893 Other paid in capital 169,673 139,673 Retained earnings 951,988 927,120 ---------- ---------- Total Common Stock Equity 1,454,554 1,399,686 Preferred Stock - Cumulative Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock - $100 par value; authorized 45,000 shares; outstanding - 44,508 shares 4,451 4,451 Serial preferred stock - $100 par value; authorized 2,360,000 shares; outstanding - 3.60% Series - 260,000 shares 26,000 26,000 ---------- ---------- Total Preferred Stock - Redemption Not Required (Note J) 30,451 30,451 6.75% Series - 0 shares and 52,500 shares - 5,250 ---------- ---------- Total Preferred Stock - Redemption Required (Note J) - 5,250 Long-Term Debt First mortgage bonds Series Due ------ --- 4-1/2% 1996 30,000 30,000 5-7/8% 1997 130,000 130,000 5-1/8% 1998 60,000 60,000 6.10 % 1999-2008 25,000 25,000 6.25 % 1999-2008 1,000 1,000 6-1/2% 1999 40,000 40,000 6-5/8% 1999 51,000 51,000 6.45 % 2004 12,000 12,000 7-1/4% 2004 140,000 140,000 6.45 % 2006 4,000 4,000 6.50 % 2007-2009 10,000 10,000 9-3/4% 2015 46,350 46,350 7-1/8% 2016 100,000 100,000 6.85 % 2021 9,000 9,000 7-3/4% 2023 100,000 100,000 7.05 % 2024 60,000 60,000 9-1/8% 2024 3,443 3,443 8-3/8% 2026 100,000 100,000 7.70 % 2027 200,000 200,000 ---------- ---------- 1,121,793 1,121,793 Note (unsecured) - Variable rate due 2016 67,000 67,000 Obligations under capital lease (Note F) 43,696 41,870 Unamortized discount - net (21,386) (22,665) Long-term debt due currently (19,846) (19,254) ---------- ---------- Total Long-Term Debt (Note K) 1,191,257 1,188,744 ---------- ---------- Total Capitalization $2,676,262 $2,624,131 ========== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
- 46 - 47 WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY COMMON STOCK EQUITY STATEMENT
Common Stock Common Stock Other Paid Retained Shares $10 Par Value In Capital Earnings Total ------------ ------------- ---------- -------- ----------- (Thousands of Dollars) Balance - December 31, 1991 33,289,327 $332,893 $142,462 $727,865 $1,203,220 Net income 161,742 161,742 Cash dividends Common stock (65,000) (65,000) Preferred stock (5,928) (5,928) Other 65 65 ----------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- Balance - December 31, 1992 33,289,327 332,893 142,527 818,679 1,294,099 Net income 177,925 177,925 Cash dividends Common stock (65,000) (65,000) Preferred stock (4,729) (4,729) Purchase of Preferred Stock (Note J) (2,854) (2,854) Other 245 245 ----------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- Balance - December 31, 1993 33,289,327 332,893 139,673 927,120 1,399,686 Net income 166,945 166,945 Cash dividends Common stock (140,451) (140,451) Preferred stock (1,381) (1,381) Stockholder capital contribution 30,000 30,000 Other (245) (245) ----------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- Balance - December 31, 1994 33,289,327 $332,893 $169,673 $951,988 $1,454,554 =========== ======== ======== ======== ========== See Notes to Financial Statements.
- 47 - 48 WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ---------------------------------------------- General ------- The accounting records of the company are kept as prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), modified for requirements of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). Revenues -------- Utility revenues are recognized on the accrual basis and include estimated amounts for service rendered but not billed. Fuel ---- The cost of fuel is expensed in the period consumed. Property -------- Property is recorded at cost. Additions to and significant replacements of utility property are charged to utility plant at cost; minor items are charged to maintenance expense. Cost includes material, labor and allowance for funds used during construction (see Note D). The cost of depreciable utility property, together with removal cost less salvage, is charged to accumulated provision for depreciation when property is retired. Deferred Regulatory Assets and Liabilities ------------------------------------------ Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 71, Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation, the company capitalizes as deferred regulatory assets incurred costs which are expected to be recovered in future utility rates. The company also records as deferred regulatory liabilities the current recovery in utility rates of costs which are expected to be paid in the future. A significant portion of the company's deferred regulatory assets and liabilities relate to the amounts recorded due to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (FAS 109). See Note I. Statement of Cash Flows ----------------------- Cash and cash equivalents includes marketable debt securities acquired three months or less from maturity. - 48 - 49 A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Cont'd) --------------------------------------------------------- Conservation Investments ------------------------ The company directs a variety of demand-side management programs to help foster energy conservation by its customers. As authorized by the PSCW, the company has capitalized certain conservation program costs. Utility rates approved by the PSCW provide for a current return on these conservation investments. Conservation investments are amortized to operating expense over a ten-year period. B - Utility Merger ------------------ In January 1994, Wisconsin Energy Corporation (WEC) announced plans to merge its wholly-owned natural gas subsidiary, Wisconsin Natural Gas Company (WN), into Wisconsin Electric. The completion of the merger, which is subject to a number of conditions including requisite regulatory approvals, is currently anticipated to occur by year-end 1995. C - Depreciation ----------------- Depreciation expense is accrued at straight line rates, certified by the PSCW, which include estimates for salvage and removal costs. Depreciation as a percent of average depreciable utility plant was 3.9% in 1994 and 1993, and 4.1% in 1992. Nuclear plant decommissioning is accrued as depreciation expense (see Note F). D - Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) -------------------------------------------------------- AFUDC is included in utility plant accounts and represents the cost of borrowed funds used during plant construction and a return on stockholders' capital used for construction purposes. On the income statement the cost of borrowed funds (before income taxes) is a reduction of interest expense and the return on stockholders' capital is an item of noncash other income. Utility rates approved by the PSCW provide for a current return on investment for selected long-term projects included in construction work in progress (CWIP). AFUDC was capitalized on the remaining CWIP at a rate of 10.83% in 1994 and 1993, and 11.10% in 1992, as approved by the PSCW. E - Transactions with Associated Companies ------------------------------------------ Managerial, financial, accounting, legal, data processing and other services may be rendered between associated companies and are billed in accordance with service agreements approved by the PSCW. WN also delivers gas to the company for electric generation at rates approved by the PSCW. The company received from WEC a stockholder capital contribution of $30,000,000 in 1994. - 49 - 50 F - Nuclear Operations ---------------------- Nuclear Fuel ------------ The company has a nuclear fuel leasing arrangement with Wisconsin Electric Fuel Trust (Trust), which is treated as a capital lease. The nuclear fuel is leased for a period of 60 months or until the removal of the fuel from the reactor, if earlier. Lease payments include charges for the cost of fuel burned, financing costs and a management fee. In the event the company or the Trust terminates the lease, the Trust would recover its unamortized cost of nuclear fuel from the company. Under the lease terms, the company is in effect the ultimate guarantor of the Trust's commercial paper and line of credit borrowings financing the investment in nuclear fuel. Provided below is a summary of nuclear fuel investment at December 31 and interest expense on the nuclear fuel lease: 1994 1993 1992 -------- -------- -------- (Thousands of Dollars) Nuclear Fuel Under capital lease $ 89,705 $ 91,201 Accumulated provision for amortization (50,983) (54,207) In process/stock 17,884 15,671 -------- -------- Total nuclear fuel $ 56,606 $ 52,665 ======== ======== Interest expense on nuclear fuel lease $ 1,896 $ 1,697 $ 2,098 The future minimum lease payments under the capital lease and the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of December 31, 1994 are as follows: (Thousands of Dollars) 1995 $22,620 1996 14,705 1997 7,992 1998 1,472 1999 539 ------- Total Minimum Lease Payments 47,328 Less: Interest (3,632) ------- Present Value of Net Minimum Lease Payments $43,696 ======= The estimated cost of disposal of spent fuel based on a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is included in nuclear fuel expense. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 establishes a Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning fund (fund) for the DOE's nuclear fuel enrichment facilities. Deposits to the fund will be derived in part from special assessments to utilities. As of December 31, 1994, the company has on its books a remaining estimated liability equal to the projected special assessments of $31,133,000. A corresponding deferred regulatory asset will be amortized to nuclear fuel expense and included in utility rates over the next 13 years. - 50 - 51 F - Nuclear Operations - (Cont'd) --------------------------------- Nuclear Insurance ----------------- The Price-Anderson Act (Act) provides an aggregate limitation of $8.9 billion on public liability claims arising out of a nuclear incident. The company has $200 million of liability insurance from commercial sources. The Act also establishes an industry-wide retrospective rating plan under which nuclear reactor owners could be assessed up to $79 million per reactor (the company owns two), but not more than $10 million in any one year for each reactor, in the event of a nuclear incident. An industry-wide insurance program, with an aggregate limit of $200 million, has been established to cover radiation injury claims of nuclear workers first employed after 1987. If claims in excess of the available funds develop, the company could be assessed a maximum of approximately $3.2 million per reactor. The company has property damage, decontamination and decommissioning insurance totaling $2.0 billion for loss from damage at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant with Nuclear Mutual Limited (NML) and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL). Under the NML and NEIL policies, the company has a potential maximum retrospective premium liability per loss of $6.0 million and $15.9 million, respectively. The company also maintains additional insurance with NEIL covering extra expenses of obtaining replacement power during a prolonged accidental outage (in excess of 21 weeks) at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant. This insurance coverage provides weekly indemnities of $3.5 million per unit for outages during the first year, declining to 80% of the amounts during the second and third years. Under the policy, the company's maximum retrospective premium liability is approximately $9.0 million. It should not be assumed that, in the event of a major nuclear incident, any insurance or statutory limitation of liability would protect the company from material adverse impact. Nuclear Decommissioning ----------------------- The company expects to operate the two units at its Point Beach Nuclear Plant to the expiration of their current operating licenses, 2010 for Unit 1 and 2013 for Unit 2. The estimated cost to decommission the plant in 1994 dollars is $335 million based upon a site specific decommissioning cost study completed in 1994. Assuming plant shutdown at the expiration of the current operating licenses, prompt dismantlement and annual escalation of costs at specific inflation factors established by the PSCW, it is projected that approximately $1.6 billion will be spent over a twenty-year period, beginning in 2010, to decommission the plant. Nuclear decommissioning costs are accrued as depreciation expense over the expected service lives of the two units based upon an external sinking fund method. It is expected that the annual payments to the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund (Fund) along with the earnings on the Fund will provide sufficient funds at the time of decommissioning. The company believes it is probable that any shortfall in funding would be recoverable in utility rates. - 51 - 52 F - Nuclear Operations - (Cont'd) --------------------------------- In a generic proceeding in 1994, the PSCW issued an order setting forth the requirement of a site specific estimate with prompt dismantlement for determining decommissioning funding levels for the owners of nuclear power plants located in Wisconsin. WE will modify its funding requirements based on the order in its next utility rate case filing; an increase in funding is anticipated along with a corresponding increase in expense. As required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (FAS 115), the company's debt and equity security investments in the Fund are classified as Available for Sale. Gains and losses on the Fund were determined on the basis of specific identification; net unrealized holding gains on the Fund were recorded as part of accumulated provision for depreciation. Following is a summary of decommissioning costs and earnings charged to depreciation expense and the Fund balance included in accumulated provision for depreciation at December 31: 1994 1993 1992 -------- -------- -------- (Thousands of Dollars) Decommissioning costs $ 3,456 $ 3,456 $ 12,162 Earnings 6,682 7,915 8,050 -------- -------- -------- Depreciation Expense $ 10,138 $ 11,371 $ 20,212 ======== ======== ======== Total costs accrued to date $224,559 $214,421 Unrealized gain 2,246 -------- -------- Accumulated Provision for Depreciation $226,805 $214,421 ======== ======== The December 31, 1994 Fund balance was stated at fair value, whereas the December 31, 1993 Fund balance was stated at historical cost. The fair value of the Fund at December 31, 1993 was $231,991,000. G - Pension Plans ----------------- Effective in 1993, the PSCW adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87, Employers' Accounting for Pensions (FAS 87), for ratemaking. For 1992, the PSCW recognized funded amounts for ratemaking and the company charged $3,962,000 to expense as paid. The company has several noncontributory pension plans covering all eligible employees. Pension benefits are based on years of service and the employee's compensation. The majority of the plans' assets are equity securities; other assets include corporate and government bonds and real estate. The plans are funded to meet the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. - 52 - 53 G - Pension Plans - (Cont'd) ---------------------------- In the opinion of the company, current pension trust assets and amounts which are expected to be paid to the trusts in the future will be adequate to meet future pension payment obligations to current and future retirees. Pension Cost calculated per FAS 87 1994 1993 1992 ---------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- (Thousands of Dollars) Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost, Year Ended December 31 - Cost of pension benefits earned by employees $ 9,427 $ 9,185 $ 8,290 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 33,712 31,650 28,874 Actual (return) loss on plan assets 5,972 (37,846) (14,090) Net amortization and deferral (44,756) 1,176 (30,216) --------- --------- --------- Total pension cost (credit) calculated under FAS 87 $ 4,355 $ 4,165 $ (7,142) ========= ========= ========= Actuarial Present Value of Accumulated Benefit Obligation, at December 31 - Vested benefits-employees' right to receive benefit no longer contingent upon continued employment $ 381,148 $ 343,265 Nonvested benefits-employees' right to receive benefit contingent upon continued employment 1,000 6,124 --------- --------- Total obligation $ 382,148 $ 349,389 ========= ========= Funded Status of Plans: Pension Assets and Obligations at December 31 - Pension assets at fair market value $ 459,456 $ 483,391 Projected benefit obligation at present value (447,946) (437,461) Unrecognized transition asset (23,057) (25,497) Unrecognized prior service cost (1,895) 143 Unrecognized net (gain) loss 11,443 (954) --------- --------- Projected status of plans $ (1,999) $ 19,622 ========= ========= Rates used for calculations (%) - Discount Rate-interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money 8.25 7.5 8.0 Assumed rate of increase in compensation levels 5.0 5.0 5.0 Expected long-term rate of return on pension assets 9.0 9.0 9.0 - 53 - 54 H - Benefits Other Than Pensions -------------------------------- Postretirement Benefits ----------------------- Effective in 1993, the company adopted prospectively Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions (FAS 106), and elected the 20 year option for amortization of the previously unrecognized accumulated postretirement benefit obligation. The PSCW has issued an order recognizing FAS 106 for ratemaking; therefore, adoption has no material impact on net income. Prior to 1993, the cost of these postretirement benefits was expensed when paid and was $4,151,000 in 1992. The company sponsors defined benefit postretirement plans that cover both salaried and nonsalaried employees who retire at age 55 or older with at least 10 years of credited service. The postretirement medical plan provides coverage to retirees and their dependents. Retirees contribute to the medical plan. The group life insurance benefit is based on employee compensation and is reduced upon retirement. Employees' Benefit Trusts (Trusts) are used to fund a major portion of postretirement benefits. The funding policy for the Trusts is to maximize tax deductibility. The majority of the Trusts' assets are mutual funds. - 54 - 55 H - Benefits Other Than Pensions - (Cont'd) ------------------------------------------- Postretirement Benefit Cost calculated per FAS 106 1994 1993 -------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- (Thousands of Dollars) Components of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, Year Ended December 31 - Cost of postretirement benefits earned by employees $ 2,284 $ 2,291 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 8,723 8,404 Actual return on plan assets (3,675) (2,096) Net amortization and deferral 5,530 4,161 --------- --------- Total postretirement benefit cost calculated under FAS 106 $ 12,862 $ 12,760 ========= ========= Funded Status of Plans: Postretirement Obligations and Assets at December 31 - Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at December 31 - Retirees $ (71,562) $ (57,061) Fully eligible active plan participants (5,991) (13,434) Other active plan participants (32,074) (43,485) --------- --------- Total obligation (109,627) (113,980) Postretirement assets at fair market value 31,466 26,216 --------- --------- Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (78,161) (87,764) Unrecognized transition obligation 72,029 77,943 Unrecognized net (gain) loss (8,357) 4,981 --------- --------- Accrued Postretirement Benefit Obligation $ (14,489) $ (4,840) ========= ========= Rates used for calculations (%) - Discount Rate-interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money 8.25 7.5 Assumed rate of increase in compensation levels 5.0 5.0 Expected long-term rate of return on postretirement assets 9.0 9.0 Health care cost trend rate 12.0 declining to 5.0 in year 2002 Changes in health care cost trend rates will affect the amounts reported. For example, a 1% increase in rates would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1994 by $7,415,000 and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year then ended by $887,000. - 55 - 56 H - Benefits Other Than Pensions - (Cont'd) ------------------------------------------- Revitalization -------------- In the first quarter of 1994, the company recorded a $63.5 million charge related to its revitalization program. This charge included $32.1 million for Early Retirement Incentive Packages (ERIP) and $21.1 million for Severance Packages (SP). These plans are being used to reduce employee staffing levels. ERIP provided for a monthly income supplement, medical benefits and waiver of an early retirement pension reduction. The SP included a severance payment, medical/dental insurance, outplacement services, personal financial planning and tuition support. Availability of these plans to various bargaining units was based upon agreements made between the company and the bargaining units. These plans have been available to most management employees but not elected officers. Under ERIP, 347 employees elected to retire and 573 employees have enrolled in SP. It is anticipated that the revitalization charge will be offset by the end of 1995 through savings in operation and maintenance costs. ERIP supplemental income costs are being paid from pension plan trusts and medical/dental benefits from employee benefit trusts. Remaining ERIP and SP costs are being paid from general corporate funds. The ultimate timing of cash flows for revitalization will depend in part upon the funding limitations of the company's pension plans. Through December 31, 1994, $26.2 million have been paid against the revitalization liability. I - Income Taxes ---------------- Comprehensive interperiod income tax allocation is used for federal and state temporary differences. The federal investment tax credit is accounted for on the deferred basis and is reflected in income ratably over the life of the related property. - 56 - 57 I - Income Taxes - (Cont'd) --------------------------- Following is a summary of income tax expense and a reconciliation of total income tax expense with the tax expected at the federal statutory rate. 1994 1993 1992 -------- -------- -------- (Thousands of Dollars) Current tax expense $118,869 $ 84,655 $ 77,775 Investment tax credit-net (4,081) (4,123) (3,960) Deferred tax expense (21,303) 12,034 10,083 -------- -------- -------- Total tax expense $ 93,485 $ 92,566 $ 83,898 ======== ======== ======== Income before income taxes $260,430 $270,491 $245,640 ======== ======== ======== Expected tax at federal statutory rate $ 91,150 $ 94,672 $ 83,518 State income tax net of federal tax reduction 12,875 10,808 12,242 Investment tax credit restored (4,081) (4,738) (4,071) Other (no item over 5% of expected tax) (6,459) (8,176) (7,791) -------- -------- -------- Total tax expense $ 93,485 $ 92,566 $ 83,898 ======== ======== ======== FAS 109 requires the recording of deferred assets and liabilities to recognize the expected future tax consequences of events that have been reflected in the company's financial statements or tax returns, the adjustment of deferred tax balances to reflect tax rate changes and the recognition of previously unrecorded deferred taxes. Following is a summary of deferred income taxes under FAS 109. December 31 1994 1993 -------- -------- (Thousands of Dollars) Deferred Income Tax Assets Decommissioning trust $ 42,685 $ 44,888 Construction advances 32,126 30,777 Accrued vacation 5,854 6,692 ERIP Accrual 14,969 - Other 23,498 15,431 -------- -------- Total Deferred Income Tax Assets $119,132 $ 97,788 ======== ======== Deferred Income Tax Liabilities Plant related $397,850 $383,796 Conservation investments 27,564 51,882 Other 15,150 9,039 -------- -------- Total Deferred Income Tax Liabilities $440,564 $444,717 ======== ======== - 57 - 58 I - Income Taxes - (Cont'd) --------------------------- The company also has recorded the following deferred regulatory assets and liabilities which represent the future expected impact of deferred taxes on utility revenues. December 31 1994 1993 -------- -------- (Thousands of Dollars) Deferred regulatory assets $154,882 $155,881 Deferred regulatory liabilities 159,912 167,403 J - Preferred Stock ------------------- Serial Preferred Stock authorized but unissued is cumulative, $25 par value, 5,000,000 shares. In the event of default in the payment of preferred dividends or in the mandatory redemption requirements, no dividends or other distributions may be paid on the company's common stock. Redemption Not Required - The 3.60% Series Preferred Stock is redeemable in whole or in part at the option of the company at $101 per share plus any accrued dividends. Redemption Required - In 1994 the company called for redemption all of its 52,500 outstanding shares of 6.75% Series Preferred Stock at a redemption price of par. In 1993 the company called for redemption 626,500 shares at a purchase price of $104.05 per share plus accrued dividends to the redemption date. - 58 - 59 K - Long-Term Debt ------------------ The maturities and sinking fund requirements through 1999 for the aggregate amount of long-term debt outstanding (excluding obligations under capital lease, see Note F) at December 31, 1994 are shown below. (Thousands of Dollars) 1995 $ - 1996 30,000 1997 130,000 1998 60,000 1999 92,040 Sinking fund requirements for the years 1995 through 1999, included in the table above, are $1,040,000. Substantially all utility plant is subject to the applicable mortgage. Long-term debt premium or discount and expense of issuance are amortized by the straight line method over the lives of the debt issues and included as interest expense. Unamortized amounts pertaining to reacquired debt are written off currently, when acquired for sinking fund purposes, or amortized in accordance with PSCW orders, when acquired for early retirement. Fair value of first mortgage bonds is estimated based upon the market value of the same or similar issues. The fair value of the company's first mortgage bonds was $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. L - Notes Payable ----------------- Short-term notes payable balances and their corresponding weighted average interest rates consist of: December 31 1994 1993 ------------------ ------------------ Interest Interest Balance Rate Balance Rate -------- -------- -------- -------- (Thousands of Dollars) Banks $ 50,400 6.02% $ 50,000 3.28% Commercial paper 136,627 6.06% 67,903 3.34% -------- -------- $187,027 $117,903 ======== ======== Unused lines of credit for short-term borrowing amounted to $101,600,000 at December 31, 1994. In support of various informal lines of credit from banks, the company has agreed to maintain unrestricted compensating balances or to pay commitment fees; neither the compensating balances nor the commitment fees are significant. - 59 - 60 M - Information by Segments of Business --------------------------------------- Year ended December 31 1994 1993 1992 ---------------------- ---- ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Electric Operations Operating revenues $1,403,562 $1,347,844 $1,298,723 Operating income before income taxes 329,216 329,727 299,902 Depreciation 159,414 149,646 147,859 Construction expenditures 244,718 305,467 292,031 Steam Operations Operating revenues 14,281 14,090 13,093 Operating income before income taxes 2,825 3,147 2,235 Depreciation 1,344 1,185 1,108 Construction expenditures 1,213 4,940 1,530 Total Operating revenues 1,417,843 1,361,934 1,311,816 Operating income before income taxes 332,041 332,874 302,137 Depreciation 160,758 150,831 148,967 Construction expenditures (including nonutility) 245,967 310,513 293,589 At December 31 -------------- Net Identifiable Assets Electric $3,798,186 $3,665,536 $3,262,031 Steam 25,315 25,119 20,972 Nonutility 2,628 2,901 2,842 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Assets $3,826,129 $3,693,556 $3,285,845 ========== ========== ========== N - Commitments and Contingencies --------------------------------- Plans for the construction and financing of future additions to utility plant can be found elsewhere in this report in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Item 7. - 60 - 61 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors and the Stockholders of Wisconsin Electric Power Company In our opinion, the financial statements listed under Item 14(a)(1) on pages 62 and 63 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Wisconsin Electric Power Company at December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards 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 the opinion expressed above. /s/Price Waterhouse LLP ----------------------- PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 25, 1995 - 61 - 62 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT In accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information under "Election of Directors" in Wisconsin Electric's definitive Information Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 16, 1995 (the "1995 Annual Meeting Information Statement") is incorporated herein by reference. Also see "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Part I of this report. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION In accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information under "Compensation" and "Retirement Plans" in the 1995 Annual Meeting Information Statement is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT All of Wisconsin Electric's Common Stock (100% of such class) is owned by the parent company, Wisconsin Energy Corporation, 231 West Michigan Street, P.O. Box 2949, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201. The directors, director nominees and executive officers of Wisconsin Electric do not own any of the voting securities of Wisconsin Electric. In accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information concerning their beneficial ownership of Wisconsin Energy stock set forth under "Stock Ownership of Directors, Nominees and Executive Officers" in the 1995 Annual Meeting Information Statement is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS None. PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) 1. Financial Statements and Report of Independent Accountants Included in Part II of this report: Income Statement for the three years ended December 31, 1994 Statement of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 1994 - 62 - 63 ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (Cont'd) Balance Sheet at December 31, 1994 and 1993 Capitalization Statement at December 31, 1994 and 1993 Common Stock Equity Statement for the three years ended December 31, 1994 Notes to Financial Statements Report of Independent Accountants 2. Financial Statement Schedules Schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is given in the financial statements or notes thereto. 3. Exhibits The following Exhibits are filed with this report: Exhibit No. (3)-1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of Wisconsin Electric Power Company, as amended and restated effective January 10, 1995. 2 Bylaws of Wisconsin Electric Power Company, as amended to November 1, 1994, to increase the size of the Board of Directors from 12 to 13. (Section 1 of Bylaw II.) (23) Consent of Independent Accountants, dated March 30, 1995 appearing on page 67 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994. (27) Wisconsin Electric Power Company Financial Data Schedule for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. In addition to the Exhibits shown above, which are filed herewith, Wisconsin Electric hereby incorporates the following Exhibits pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 12b-32 and Regulation Section 201.24 by reference to the filings set forth below: (2) Plan and Agreement of Merger, dated June 30, 1994, by and between Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Natural Gas Company. (Appendix A to Wisconsin Electric's Proxy Statement dated October 31, 1994 in File No. 1-1245.) (4)-1 Reference is made to Article III of the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Wisconsin Electric. (Exhibit (3)-1 herein.) - 63 - 64 ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (Cont'd) Mortgage or Supplemental Indenture Company Date Exhibit # Under File No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4)- 2 Mortgage and Wisconsin 10/28/38 B-1 2-4340 Deed of Trust Electric ("WE") 3 Second WE 6/1/46 7-C 2-6422 4 Third WE 3/1/49 7-C 2-8456 5 Fourth WE 6/1/50 7-D 2-8456 6 Fifth WE 5/1/52 4-G 2-9588 7 Sixth WE 5/1/54 4-H 2-10846 8 Seventh WE 4/15/56 4-I 2-12400 9 Eighth WE 4/1/58 2-I 2-13937 10 Ninth WE 11/15/60 2-J 2-17087 11 Tenth WE 11/1/66 2-K 2-25593 12 Eleventh WE 11/15/67 2-L 2-27504 13 Twelfth WE 5/15/68 2-M 2-28799 14 Thirteenth WE 5/15/69 2-N 2-32629 15 Fourteenth WE 11/1/69 2-0 2-34942 16 Fifteenth WE 7/15/76 2-P 2-54211 17 Sixteenth WE 1/1/78 2-Q 2-61220 18 Seventeenth WE 5/1/78 2-R 2-61220 19 Eighteenth WE 5/15/78 2-S 2-61220 20 Nineteenth WE 8/1/79 (a)2(a) 1-1245 (9/30/79 Form 10-Q) 21 Twentieth WE 11/15/79 (a)2(a) 1-1245 (12/31/79 Form 10-K) 22 Twenty-First WE 4/15/80 (4)-21 2-69488 23 Twenty-Second WE 12/1/80 (4)-1 1-1245 (12/31/80 Form 10-K) 24 Twenty-Third WE 9/15/85 (4)-1 1-1245 (9/30/85 Form 10-Q) 25 Twenty-Four WE 9/15/85 (4)-2 1-1245 (9/30/85 Form 10-Q) 26 Twenty-Fifth WE 12/15/86 (4)-25 1-1245 (12/31/86 Form 10-K) 27 Twenty-Sixth WE 1/15/88 4 1-1245 (1/26/88 Form 8-K) 28 Twenty-Seventh WE 4/15/88 4 1-1245 (3/31/88 Form 10-Q) 29 Twenty-Eighth WE 9/1/89 4 1-1245 (9/30/89 Form 10-Q) 30 Twenty-Ninth WE 10/1/91 (4)-1 1-1245 (12/31/91 Form 10-K) 31 Thirtieth WE 12/1/91 (4)-2 1-1245 (12/31/91 Form 10-K) 32 Thirty-First WE 8/1/92 (4)-1 1-1245 (6/30/92 Form 10-Q) 33 Thirty-Second WE 8/1/92 (4)-2 1-1245 (6/30/92 Form 10-Q) 34 Thirty-Third WE 10/1/92 (4)-1 1-1245 (9/30/92 Form 10-Q) 35 Thirty-Fourth WE 11/1/92 (4)-2 1-1245 (9/30/92 Form 10-Q) - 64 - 65 ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (Cont'd) Mortgage or Supplemental Indenture Company Date Exhibit # Under File No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36 Thirty-Fifth WE 12/15/92 (4)-1 1-1245 (12/31/92 Form 10-K) 37 Thirty-Sixth WE 1/15/93 (4)-2 1-1245 (12/31/92 Form 10-K) 38 Thirty-Seventh WE 3/15/93 (4)-3 1-1245 (12/31/92 Form 10-K) 39 Thirty-Eighth WE 8/01/93 (4)-1 1-1245 (6/30/93 Form 10-Q) 40 Thirty-Ninth WE 9/15/93 (4)-1 1-1245 (9/30/93 Form 10-Q) All agreements and instruments with respect to long-term debt not exceeding 10 percent of the total assets of the Registrant have been omitted as permitted by related instructions. The Registrant agrees pursuant to Item 601(b)(4) of Regulation S-K to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, a copy of all such agreements and instruments. (10)-1 Purchase and Sale Agreement by and among The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, Cliffs Electric Service Company, Upper Peninsula Generating Company, Upper Peninsula Power Company and Wisconsin Electric Power Company, dated as of December 8, 1987. (Exhibit 10 to Wisconsin Electric's Form 8-K dated December 18, 1987 in File No. 1-1245.) 2 Supplemental Benefits Agreement between Wisconsin Energy Corporation and employee Richard A. Abdoo dated November 21, 1994. (Exhibit (10)-2 to Wisconsin Energy's 1994 Form 10-K in File No. 1-9057.) * 3 Supplemental Benefits Agreement between Wisconsin Electric and employee John W. Boston dated November 21, 1994. (Exhibit (10)-3 to Wisconsin Energy's 1994 Form 10-K in File No. 1-9057.) * 4 Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan of Wisconsin Electric Power Company, as restated as of January 1, 1994. (Exhibit (10)-6 to Wisconsin Energy's 1994 Form 10-K in File No. 1-9057.) * 5 Executive Non-Qualified Trust by and between Wisconsin Energy Corporation and Firstar Trust Company, dated May 12, 1994, established to provide a source of funds to assist in the meeting of the liabilities under various nonqualified deferred compensation plans made between Wisconsin Energy and its subsidiaries and various plan participants. (Exhibit 10-1 to Wisconsin Energy's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, File No. 1-9057.) * 6 Service Agreement dated January 1, 1987 between Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Wisconsin Energy Corporation and other non-utility affiliated companies. (Exhibit (10)-(a) to Wisconsin Electric's Form 8-K dated January 2, 1987 in File No. 1-1245.) - 65 - 66 ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (Cont'd) * Management contracts and executive compensation plans or arrangements required to be filed as exhibits pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. Certain compensatory plans in which directors or executive officers of the Registrant are eligible to participate are not filed in reliance on the exclusion in Item 601(b)(10)(iii)(B)(6) of Regulation S-K. (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 1994. - 66 - 67 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements and Prospectuses constituting part of the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 33-49199 and 33-51749) of Wisconsin Electric Power Company of our report dated January 25, 1995 appearing on page 61 of this Form 10-K. /s/ Price Waterhouse LLP ------------------------ PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin March 30, 1995 - 67 - 68 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY /s/R. A. Abdoo By ------------------------------------- Date March 30, 1995 (R. A. Abdoo, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature and Title Date /s/R. A. Abdoo --------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (R. A. Abdoo, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and Director - Principal Executive Officer) /s/R. R. Grigg --------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (R. R. Grigg, Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer and Director) /s/J. G. Remmel --------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (J. G. Remmel, Chief Financial Officer and Director) /s/A. K. Klisurich --------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (A. K. Klisurich, Controller - Principal Accounting Officer) /s/D. K. Porter --------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (D. K. Porter, Senior Vice President and Director) - 68 - 69 Signature and Title Date /s/J. F. Ahearne --------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (J. F. Ahearne, Director) /s/J. F. Bergstrom --------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (J. F. Bergstrom, Director) /s/J. W. Boston ---------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (J. W. Boston, Director) /s/R. A. Cornog ---------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (R. A. Cornog, Director) /s/G. B. Johnson ---------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (G. B. Johnson, Director) /s/J. L. Murray ---------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (J. L. Murray, Director) /s/M. W. Reid ---------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (M. W. Reid, Director) /s/F. P. Stratton, Jr. ---------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (F. P. Stratton, Jr., Director) /s/J. G. Udell ---------------------------------------------------- March 30, 1995 (J. G. Udell, Director) - 69 - 70 Wisconsin Electric Power Company EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-K For the Year Ended December 31, 1994 Exhibit Number ------- (3)-1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of Wisconsin Electric Power Company, as amended and restated effective January 10, 1995. 2 Bylaws of Wisconsin Electric Power Company, as amended to November 1, 1994, to increase the size of the Board of Directors from 12 to 13. (Section 1 of Bylaw II.) (23) Consent of Independent Accountants, dated March 30, 1995 appearing on page 67 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994. (27) Wisconsin Electric Power Company Financial Data Schedule for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. The foregoing Exhibits are filed with this report. The additional Exhibits which are incorporated by reference are listed in Item 14(a)(3) of this report. - 70 -
EX-3.1 2 RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 1 EXHIBIT (3)-1 RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY These Restated Articles of Incorporation of Wisconsin Electric Power Company, a corporation incorporated under Chapter 180 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Wisconsin Business Corporation Law, supersede and take the place of the existing Restated Articles of Incorporation and all prior amendments thereto. ARTICLE I. NAME The name of such corporation is WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY. ARTICLE II. PURPOSE The corporation is organized for the purpose of engaging in any lawful activity within the purposes for which corporations may be organized under the Wisconsin Business Corporation Law. ARTICLE III. DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK A. Authorized Number and Classes of Shares The aggregate number of shares which the corporation shall have authority to issue is Seventy-two Million Three Hundred Thirty-one Thousand Five Hundred (72,331,500) shares, divided into four classes consisting of: (1) Sixty-five Million (65,000,000) shares of Common Stock of the par value of Ten Dollars ($10) per share (hereinafter called the "Common Stock"); (2) Forty-five Thousand (45,000) shares of Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock of the par value of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per share (hereinafter called the "6% Preferred Stock"); (3) Two Million Two Hundred Eighty-six Thousand Five Hundred (2,286,500) shares of Serial Preferred Stock of the par value of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per share (hereinafter called the "$100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock"); and (4) Five Million (5,000,000) shares of Serial Preferred Stock of the par value of Twenty-five Dollars ($25) per share (hereinafter called the "$25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock"). The 6% Preferred Stock, the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock are together hereinafter called the "Preferred Stocks". B. Common Stock Provisions (1) Dividends Subject to the rights of the holders of the Preferred Stocks as fixed in or pursuant to this Article III., such dividends (payable in cash, stock or otherwise) as may be determined by the Board of Directors may be declared and paid on the Common Stock from time to time from any funds, property or shares legally available therefor. 1 2 (2) Voting Rights Each outstanding share of Common Stock shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of stock- holders except as otherwise provided in these Articles. (3) Preemptive Rights No holder of the Common Stock shall be entitled as such, as a matter of right, to subscribe for or purchase or receive any part of any new or additional issue of stock, or securities convertible into stock, of any class whatever, whether now or hereafter authorized, and whether issued for cash, property or services, by way of dividend, or in exchange for the stock of another corpor- ation. C. Preferences and Provisions Pertaining to the Preferred Stocks (1) Dividends (a) 6% Preferred Stock The holders of the 6% Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends thereon, when and as declared by the Board of Directors, out of the unreserved and unrestricted earned surplus of the corporation, or if there is no such earned surplus, out of the net capital surplus of the corporation, provided at the time of payment the corporation is not insolvent or would not be rendered insolvent thereby, at the rate of six per centum per annum and no more, payable quarterly on the last days of January, April, July and October in each year. Such dividends on the 6% Preferred Stock shall be cumulative from and after January 31, 1921, so that if thereafter dividends at the rate of six per centum per annum for any past quarterly dividend period shall not have been paid on the 6% Preferred Stock, or set apart therefor, and the dividend, at said rate, for the then current quarterly dividend period, shall not have been declared and funds set apart therefor, the deficiency shall be fully paid or funds for the payment thereof set apart, but without interest, before any dividends shall be paid or set apart for the Common Stock. (b) $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock The holders of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends thereon, when and as declared by the Board of Directors, out of the unreserved and unrestricted earned surplus of the corporation, or if there is no such earned surplus, out of the net capital surplus of the corporation, provided at the time of payment the corporation is not insolvent or would not be rendered insolvent thereby, payable quarterly on the first days of March, June, September and December in each year, at such fixed rate of dividend with respect to any series of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock as may be determined and fixed by the Board of Directors at the time of original issuance of such series. Such dividends on the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall be cumulative from the 2 3 first day of the quarterly dividend period in which such stock is issued, except that as to any shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock originally issued subsequent to June 1, 1974, dividends shall be cumulative from the date upon which such shares shall have been originally issued, provided, however, that if the date of first original issue is within 30 days preceding a regular quarterly dividend payment date the accumulated dividend otherwise payable on such regular dividend payment date shall be payable only at the time of payment of the dividend for the next quarterly period. Deferral for one calendar quarter of the payment of the initial dividend under the circumstances provided for above shall not be deemed to be a default in the payment of the dividends for any purpose. If thereafter such fixed dividend for any past quarterly dividend period shall not have been paid on the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, or set apart therefor, and the dividends, at such fixed rate or rates, for the then current quarterly dividend period, shall not have been declared and funds set apart therefor, the deficiency shall be fully paid or funds for the payment thereof set apart, but without interest, before any dividends shall be paid or set apart for the Common Stock. The holders of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive any dividends thereon other than the dividends referred to in this subdivision (b). If all prior sinking fund requirements, if any, on any series of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall not have been complied with, the deficiency shall be fully paid or funds for the payment thereof set apart, but without interest, before any dividends shall be paid or set apart for the Common Stock. (c) $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock The holders of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends thereon, when and as declared by the Board of Directors, out of the unreserved and unrestricted earned surplus of the corporation, or if there is no such earned surplus, out of the net capital surplus of the corporation, provided at the time of payment the corporation is not insolvent or would not be rendered insolvent thereby, payable quarterly on the first days of March, June, September and December in each year, at such fixed rate of dividend with respect to any series of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock as may be determined and fixed by the Board of Directors at the time of original issuance of such series. Such dividends on the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall be cumulative from the date upon which such shares shall have been originally issued, provided, however, that if the date of first original issue is within 30 days preceding a regular quarterly dividend payment date the accumulated dividend otherwise payable on such regular dividend payment date shall be payable only at the time of payment of the dividend for the next quarterly period. Deferral for one calendar quarter of the payment of the initial dividend under the circumstances provided for above shall not be deemed to be a default in the payment of the dividends for any purpose. If thereafter such fixed 3 4 dividend for any past quarterly dividend period shall not have been paid on the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, or set apart therefor, and the dividends, at such fixed rate or rates, for the then current quarterly dividend period, shall not have been declared and funds set apart therefor, the deficiency shall be fully paid or funds for the payment thereof set apart, but without interest, before any dividends shall be paid or set apart for the Common Stock. The holders of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive any dividends thereon other than the dividends referred to in this subdivision (c). If all prior sinking fund requirements, if any, on any series of $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall not have been complied with, the deficiency shall be fully paid or funds for the payment thereof set apart, but without interest, before any dividends shall be paid or set apart for the Common Stock. (d) No Preference of Any Class of the Preferred Stocks Over Any Other Class Thereof With respect to dividends, the Preferred Stocks shall rank ratably, according to their respective dividend rights as defined in this Article III., without preference of any one class of the Preferred Stocks over any other class thereof, and without preference of any series of any such class over any other series of such class. (2) Division of $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock into Series (a) $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock The Board of Directors of such corporation shall have power to divide from time to time the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock into series, to provide from time to time for the issue of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock in such series, and to fix and determine the following relative rights and preferences of the shares of any series so established hereinafter: (i) The rate of dividend applicable to shares of such series; (ii) The price at and the terms and conditions on which shares of such series may be redeemed; (iii) The amount payable upon shares of such series in event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation of the corporation; (iv) Sinking fund provisions for the redemption or purchase of shares of such series; (v) The terms and conditions on which shares may be converted, if the shares of such series are issued with the privilege of conversion. 4 5 (b) $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock The Board of Directors of such corporation shall have power to divide from time to time the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock into series, to provide from time to time for the issue of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock in such series, and to fix and determine the following relative rights and preferences of the shares of any series so established hereinafter: (i) The rate of dividend applicable to shares of such series; (ii) The price at and the terms and conditions on which shares of such series may be redeemed; (iii) The amount payable upon shares of such series in event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation of the corporation; (iv) Sinking fund provisions for the redemption or purchase of shares of such series; (v) The terms and conditions on which shares may be converted, if the shares of such series are issued with the privilege of conversion. (3) Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up In the event of any liquidation or winding up of the corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, the assets and funds of the corporation shall be distributed subject to the following conditions: (a) Out of the corporate assets, the holders of the Preferred Stocks shall be entitled to be paid the full liquidation value thereof, before any of such assets shall be paid or distributed to the holders of the Common Stock. After the making of such payments to the holders of the Preferred Stocks, the remainder of such corporate assets shall be divided and paid to the holders of the Common Stock according to their respective shares. In the event that such assets are not sufficient to provide for the payment in full of the liquidation value of the Preferred Stocks, as aforesaid, such assets shall be divided among and paid ratably to such holders of the Preferred Stocks, according to their respective shares. "Liquidation value" with respect to each share of 6% Preferred Stock shall mean the par value thereof, namely One Hundred Dollars ($100) per share. "Liquidation value" with respect to each share of $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, shall be the value indicated in Section D. of this Article III. and with respect to each share of any other series of $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or of any series of $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall mean in the event of a voluntary liquidation or winding up of the corporation the amount fixed by the Board of Directors for the particular series to be payable upon such shares in the event of voluntary liquidation and in the event of an involuntary liquidation of the corporation the amount so fixed in the event of an involuntary liquidation. 5 6 (b) Out of the unreserved and unrestricted earned surplus of the corporation, or if there is no such earned surplus, out of the net capital surplus of the corporation, provided at the time of payment the corporation is not insolvent or would not be rendered insolvent thereby, the holders of the Preferred Stocks shall be entitled to be paid the amount of all unpaid accumulated or accrued dividends thereon, before any of such surplus or net capital surplus shall be paid or distributed to the holders of the Common Stock. After the making of such payments to the holders of the Preferred Stocks, the remainder of such surplus or net capital surplus shall be divided among and paid to the holders of the Common Stock according to their respective shares. In the event that such surplus or net capital surplus is not sufficient to provide for the payment in full to the holders of the Preferred Stocks of the amounts above provided for in this subdivision (b) of paragraph (3), such surplus or net capital surplus shall be divided among and paid ratably to such holders of the Preferred Stocks in accordance with their respective interests as in this subdivision (b) defined. (c) All of the payments to the holders of the Preferred Stocks in this paragraph (3) provided for, shall be made ratably to such holders in accordance with their respective interests as in this paragraph (3) defined, without preference of any one class of the Preferred Stocks over any other class thereof, and without preference of any series of any such class over any other series of such class. (4) Preemptive Rights No holder of any of the Preferred Stocks shall be entitled as such, as a matter of right, to subscribe for or purchase or receive any part of any new or additional issue of stock, or securities convertible into stock, of any class whatever, whether now or hereafter authorized and whether issued for cash, property or services, by way of dividend, or in exchange for the stock of another corporation. (5) Redemption Procedure The corporation may redeem the whole or any part of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, or both, at any time outstanding, or the whole or any part of any series thereof, from time to time upon the conditions fixed by the Board of Directors for the particular series by paying in cash the redemption price or prices so fixed for such series by the Board of Directors, which may consist of a redemption price or scale of redemption prices applicable only to redemption for a sinking fund (which term as used herein shall include any fund or requirement for the periodic purchase, redemp- tion or retirement of shares) and a different redemption price or scale of redemption prices applicable to any other redemption, together with a sum in the case of each share of each series so to be redeemed, computed at the annual dividend rate for the series of which the particular share is a part from the date from which dividends on such share became cumulative to the date fixed for such redemption, less the aggregate of the dividends theretofore or on such redemption date paid thereon. Notice of every such 6 7 redemption shall be given by publication at least once in each of two calendar weeks in a daily newspaper printed in the English language and published and of general circulation in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the first publication to be at least thirty days and not more than sixty days prior to the date fixed for such redemption. At least thirty days' and not more than sixty days' previous notice of every such redemption shall also be mailed to the holders of record of the shares so to be redeemed, at their respective addresses as the same shall appear on the books of the corporation; but no failure to mail such notice nor any defect therein or in the mailing thereof shall affect the validity of the proceedings for the redemption of any such shares so to be redeemed. In case of the redemption of a part only of any such series at the time outstanding, the corporation shall select by lot or in such other manner as the Board of Directors may determine, the shares so to be redeemed. The Board of Directors shall have full power and authority, subject to the limitations and provisions herein contained, to prescribe the manner in which and the terms and conditions upon which the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall be redeemed from time to time. If such notice of redemption shall have been duly given by publication, and if on or before the redemption date specified in such notice all funds necessary for such redemption shall have been set aside by the corporation, separate and apart from its other funds, in trust for the account of the holders of the shares to be redeemed, so as to be and continue to be available therefor, then notwithstanding that any certificate for any such shares so called for redemption shall not have been surrendered for cancellation, the shares represented thereby shall no longer be deemed outstanding, the right to receive dividends thereon shall cease to accrue from and after the date of redemption so fixed, and all rights with respect to such shares so called for redemption shall forthwith on such redemption date cease and terminate, except only the right of the holders thereof to receive the amount payable upon redemption thereof, but without interest; provided, however, that the corporation may, after giving notice by publication of any such redemption as hereinbefore provided or after giving to the bank or trust company referred to below irrevocable authorization to give or complete such notice by publication, and prior to the redemption date specified in such notice, deposit in trust, for the account of the holders of the shares to be redeemed, funds necessary for such redemption with a bank or trust company in good standing, organized under the laws of the United States of America or of the State of Wisconsin, doing business in the City of Milwaukee, having capital, surplus and undivided profits aggregating at least $1,500,000, designated in such notice of redemption, and thereupon all shares with respect to which such deposit shall have been made shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding, and all rights with respect to such shares shall forthwith upon such deposit in trust cease and terminate, except only the right of the holders thereof to receive the amount payable upon the redemption thereof, but without interest. Shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and shares of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock (a) purchased or redeemed pursuant to any obligation of the corporation to purchase or redeem shares for a sinking fund, (b) redeemed pursuant to the provisions hereof or purchased and for which credit shall have been taken against any sinking fund obligation, and (c) surrendered pursuant to any conversion right, shall not be reissued or otherwise disposed of 7 8 and shall be cancelled. Any other shares of such classes redeemed or otherwise acquired by the corporation shall continue to be part of the authorized capital stock of the corporation and may thereafter, in the discretion of the Board of Directors and to the extent permitted by law, be sold or reissued from time to time, as part of the same or another series of the same class subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth. (6) Voting Rights (a) Ordinary Voting Rights Each outstanding share of the 6% Preferred Stock and each outstanding share of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall be entitled to one vote, and each outstanding share of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock shall be entitled to one-quarter of a vote, on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of stockholders except as otherwise provided in these Articles. The references in subdivision (b) of this paragraph (6), in paragraphs (7) and (8) of this Section C. and in Article VI. to two-thirds, a majority or one-third of specified shares shall mean two-thirds, a majority or one-third, as the case may be, of the votes entitled to be cast at a meeting by such specified shares, based on one vote for each share of the 6% Preferred Stock, one vote for each share of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, one-quarter vote for each share of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and one vote for each share of Common Stock. (b) Voting Rights in Event of Dividend Defaults If and when dividends payable on any of the Preferred Stocks of any class or series at the time outstanding are in default in an amount equivalent to four full quarterly dividends thereon, and until such default shall have been remedied as hereinafter provided, the holders of the Preferred Stocks, voting together as a class and without regard to series, shall be entitled to elect the smallest number of directors necessary to constitute a majority of the full Board of Directors, and the Common stockholders, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect the remaining directors of the corporation. Upon accrual of such special right of the Preferred Stocks, a meeting of the holders of the Preferred Stocks and the holders of the Common Stock for the election of directors shall be held upon notice promptly given as provided in the Bylaws for a special meeting by the President or the Secretary of the corporation. If within fifteen days after the accrual of such special right of the Preferred Stocks the President and the Secretary of the corporation shall fail to call such meeting, then such meeting shall be held upon notice, as provided in the Bylaws for a special meeting, given by the holders of not less than 1,000 shares of the Preferred Stocks, after filing with the corporation of notice of their intention to do so. The terms of office of all persons who may be directors of the corporation at the time shall terminate upon the election of a majority of the Board of Directors by the holders of the Preferred Stocks, whether or not the Common stockholders 8 9 shall at the time of such termination have elected the remaining directors of the corporation; thereafter during the continuance of such special right of the Preferred Stocks to elect a majority of the Board of Directors, the holders of the Preferred Stocks, voting together as a class, shall be entitled to elect a majority of the Board of Directors and the holders of the Common Stock, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect the remaining directors of the corporation; and all directors so elected, whether at such special meeting or any adjournment thereof, or at any subsequent annual meeting for the election of directors, held during the continuance of such special right, shall hold office until the next succeeding annual election and until their respective successors, elected by the holders of the Preferred Stocks, voting as a class, and the Common stockholders, voting as a class, are elected and qualified, unless their terms of office shall be sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. However, if and when all dividends then in default on the Preferred Stocks shall thereafter be paid (and such dividends shall be declared and paid out of any funds legally available therefor as soon as reasonably practicable), the Preferred Stocks shall thereupon be divested of such special right herein provided for to elect a majority of the Board of Directors, but subject always to the same provisions for the vesting of such special right in such stock in the case of any similar future default or defaults, and the election of directors by the holders of the Preferred Stocks and of the Common Stock, voting without regard to class, shall take place at the next succeeding annual meeting for the election of directors, or at any adjournment thereof. The terms of office of all persons who may be directors of the corporation at the time of such divestment shall terminate upon the election of the directors at such annual meeting or adjournment thereof. At the first meeting for the election of directors after any accrual of the special right of the holders of the Preferred Stocks to elect a majority of the Board of Directors as provided above, and at any subsequent annual meeting for the election of directors held during the continuance of such special rights, the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of a majority (defined as provided in subdivision (a) of paragraph (6) of this Section C.) of the outstanding shares of Preferred Stocks, without regard to class or series, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the election of the directors whom the holders of the Preferred Stocks are entitled to elect, and the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the election of the directors whom the Common stockholders are entitled to elect. If at any such meeting there shall not be such a quorum of the holders of the Preferred Stocks, the meeting shall be adjourned from time to time without notice other than announcement at the meeting until such quorum shall have been obtained; provided that, if such quorum shall not have been obtained within ninety days from the date of such meeting as originally called (or, in the case of any annual meeting held during the continuance of such special right, from the date fixed for 9 10 such annual meeting), the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of one-third (defined as provided in subdivision (a) of paragraph (6) of this Section C.) of the outstanding shares of the Preferred Stocks, without regard to class or series, shall then be sufficient to constitute a quorum for the election of the directors whom such stockholders are then entitled to elect. The absence of a quorum of the holders of the Preferred Stocks as a class or of the Common stockholders as a class shall not, except as hereinafter provided for, prevent or invalidate the election by the other class of stockholders of the directors whom they are entitled to elect, if the necessary quorum of stockholders of such other class is present in person or represented by proxy at any such meeting or any adjournment thereof. However, at the first meeting for the election of directors after any accrual of the special right of the holders of the Preferred Stocks to elect a majority of the Board of Directors, the absence of a quorum of the holders of the Preferred Stocks shall prevent the election of directors by the Common stockholders, until a quorum of the holders of the Preferred Stocks shall be obtained. (7) Voting Rights on Certain Changes in Authorized Shares (a) Increase in Authorized Amount of Any of the Preferred Stocks So long as any of the Preferred Stocks are outstanding, the corporation shall not, without the consent (given by vote at a meeting duly called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws) of the holders of a majority (defined as provided in subdivision (a) of paragraph (6) of this Section C.) of the total number of shares of such stock then outstanding, without regard to class or series, present or represented by proxy at such meeting, increase the total authorized amount of any class of the Preferred Stocks (other than as authorized by this Article III.) or authorize any other preferred stock ranking on a parity with the Preferred Stocks as to assets or dividends (other than through the reclassification of then authorized but unissued shares of any class of the Preferred Stocks into shares of any other class thereof). (b) Authorization of Class of Stock Ranking Ahead of Preferred Stocks and Amendments to Articles Prejudicial to Rights of Preferred Stocks So long as any of the Preferred Stocks are outstanding, the corporation shall not (i) without the consent (given by vote at a meeting duly called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws) of the holders of at least two- thirds (defined as provided in subdivision (a) of paragraph (6) of this Section C.) of the total number of shares of the 6% Preferred Stock, of the holders of at least two-thirds (as so defined) of the total number of shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and of the holders of at least two-thirds (as so defined) of the total number of shares of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, without regard to series, then outstanding, present or represented by proxy at 10 11 such meeting, authorize any class of stock which shall be preferred as to assets or dividends over the Preferred Stocks; or (ii) without the consent of the holders of at least two-thirds (as so defined) of the total number of shares of the 6% Preferred Stock then outstanding, given as above provided in this subdivision (b), amend the Articles of Incorporation to change the express terms and provisions of the 6% Preferred Stock in any manner substantially prejudicial to the holders thereof, or without the consent of at least two-thirds (as so defined) of the total number of shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock then outstanding, given in like manner, amend the Articles of Incorporation to change the express terms and provisions of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock in any manner sub- stantially prejudicial to the holders thereof, or without the consent of at least two-thirds (as so defined) of the total number of shares of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock then outstanding, given in like manner, amend the Articles of Incorporation to change the express terms and provisions of the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock in any manner substantially prejudicial to the holders thereof. Whenever any amendment referred to in the foregoing clause (ii) affects the holders of shares of one or more but not all the series of any class of the Preferred Stocks at the time outstanding, such amendment shall not be made without the consent of the holders of at least two-thirds (as so defined) of the total number of the then outstanding shares of such affected series (given by vote at a meeting duly called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws). (8) Special Voting Rights on Issuance of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock So long as any shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock are outstanding, the consent of the holders of at least two-thirds (defined as provided in subdivision (a) of paragraph (6) of this Section C.) of the total number of shares of Preferred Stocks at the time outstanding voting together as a class and without regard to series, given in person or by proxy, either in writing or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, shall be necessary for effecting or validating the issue of any shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or any shares of stock, or of any security convertible into stock, of any class ranking on a parity with either of such classes, unless (a) the net income of the corporation (determined as hereinafter provided) for any twelve consecutive calendar months within the fifteen calendar months immediately preceding the month within which the issuance of such additional shares is authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation shall have been in the aggregate not less than one and one-half times the sum of the interest requirements for one year on all of the indebtedness of the corporation to be outstanding at the date of such proposed issue and the full dividend requirements for one year on all shares of the Preferred Stocks and all other stock, if any, ranking prior to or on a parity with the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, to be outstanding at 11 12 the date of such proposed issue, including the shares then proposed to be issued but excluding any such indebtedness and any such shares proposed to be retired in connection with such proposed issue. "Net income" for any period for the purpose of this paragraph (8) shall be computed by adding to the net earnings of the corporation for said period, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, as adjusted by action of the Board of Directors of the corporation as hereafter provided, the amount deducted for interest. In determining such net income for any period, there shall be deducted, in addition to other items of expense, the amount charged to income for said period on the books of the corporation for taxes and the provisions for depreciation and depletion as recorded on such books or the minimum amount required therefor under the provisions of any then existing general indenture or mortgage or deed of trust of the corporation, whichever is larger. In the determina- tion of such net income, the Board of Directors of the corporation may, in the exercise of due discretion, make adjustments by way of increase or decrease in such net income to give effect to changes therein resulting from any acquisition of properties or to any redemption, acquisition, purchase, sale or exchange of securities by the corporation either prior to the issuance of any shares of the Preferred Stocks or stock, or securities convertible into stock, ranking on a parity therewith then to be issued or in connection therewith; and (b) the aggregate of the capital of the corporation applicable to all stock of any class ranking junior to the Preferred Stocks, plus the surplus of the corporation, shall be not less than the aggregate amount payable upon involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the corporation to the holders of all shares of the Preferred Stocks and of any shares of stock of any class ranking on a parity therewith to be outstanding immediately after such proposed issue, excluding from such computation all indebtedness and stock to be retired through such proposed issue. No portion of the surplus of the corporation utilized to satisfy the foregoing requirements shall be available for dividends (other than dividends payable in stock of any class ranking junior to the Preferred Stocks) or other distributions upon or in respect of shares of stock of the corporation of any class ranking junior to the Preferred Stocks or for the purchase of shares of such junior stock until such number of additional shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, or of stock, or securities convertible into stock, ranking on a parity with either of such classes, are retired or until and to the extent that the capital applicable to such junior stock shall have been increased. D. Variable Terms of the Respective Series of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock (1) Terms of 3.60% Series The number of authorized shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, is Two Hundred Sixty Thousand 12 13 (260,000) shares. The cumulative cash dividend, accruing from June 1, 1946, is at the rate of $3.60 per annum per share, payable quarterly on the first days of March, June, September and December in each year. The shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, shall be redeemable at One Hundred Four Dollars ($104) per share through July 1, 1951, at One Hundred Three Dollars ($103) per share thereafter and through July 1, 1956, at One Hundred Two Dollars ($102) per share thereafter through July 1, 1961 and thereafter at One Hundred One Dollars ($101) per share plus, in each case, an amount equal to accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption date. In the event of any voluntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or involuntary liquidation of the corporation, the amount payable upon shares of the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, shall be the par amount thereof, namely, One Hundred Dollars ($100) per share. (2) Terms of New $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock or $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock Deemed An Addition to This Section D. Upon completion of any filing and recording of a resolution of the Board of Directors adopted pursuant to Section C.(2), which may be required in order that the same shall constitute an amendment to these Articles of Incorporation, the terms of the new series as set forth therein shall be deemed to become an appropriately numbered additional paragraph to this Section D., and may be so certified by any officer of this corporation or by any public official whose duty it may be to certify copies of these Articles of Incorporation or amendments thereto. ARTICLE IV. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors shall consist of such number of Directors as shall be fixed from time to time by or in the manner provided in the Bylaws. ARTICLE V. EMERGENCY PROVISIONS The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in this Article V. after the occurrence and during the continuance of any "emergency" as hereinafter defined. During any such emergency the provisions of this Article V. shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by the Wisconsin Business Corporation Law, particularly Sections 180.0207 and 180.0303 thereof, or any successor provisions, as at the time in effect. The provisions of this Article V. shall control during any such emergency, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the corporation, except that this Article V. shall not apply upon the accrual or continuance of the special right of the Preferred Stocks pursuant to Article III.C.(6)(b) and nothing herein shall in any way limit such special right. As used in this Article V., an "emergency" shall mean a catastrophic event that prevents a quorum of the Board of Directors from being readily assembled. During any such emergency which makes it impossible to assemble a quorum of directors at a duly noticed and constituted meeting, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by an interim Board of Directors consisting of so many of the incumbent directors, if any, as are known to be alive and not incapacitated, and whom the corporation is able to contact by 13 14 normal means of communication, together with provisional directors selected as hereinafter provided. The total number of directors on such interim Board of Directors shall be the lesser of the number determined in or pursuant to the Bylaws, or the number of eligible persons who are known to be alive, are not incapacitated and can be readily contacted by the usual means of communica- tion. The Board of Directors by resolution may from time to time designate a list of provisional directors and the order of priority in which such persons shall become interim directors in the event of emergency, which designation shall continue in effect until such resolution has been subsequently amended or rescinded or has by its terms ceased to have effect. Interim directors need not be stockholders of the corporation. In addition to the exercise, on a temporary basis, of all of the powers of the regular Board of Directors, the interim Board of Directors shall have the authority to declare vacancies in any positions of the regular Board of Directors in cases where any incumbent director is incapacitated or missing or otherwise unable to be contacted within a reasonable time, and to fill such vacancies, as well as any vacancy resulting from the death of a director, by electing replacements to the regular Board of Directors to serve until the next succeeding annual meeting of stockholders. When an emergency, as herein defined, has occurred, any director or provisional director named in the aforementioned resolution, is empowered on behalf of the corporation to declare the provisions of this Article V. to be in effect, and to call a meeting of either the regular or an interim Board of Directors on such notice, which may be shorter than the notice provided in the Bylaws for special meetings of the Board of Directors, as such person may determine to be advisable. In the case of a meeting of the interim Board of Directors, reasonable efforts shall be made to give such notice to all persons who are or may be eligible to serve as interim directors. At the first meeting of any interim Board of Directors, three or more interim directors may act, notwithstanding any other quorum requirement provided by law, these Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the corporation, and notwithstanding any failure of other interim directors to receive notice of the meeting. Prior to any initial meeting of the interim Board of Directors three or more interim directors, and thereafter a majority of the interim directors who are deemed to be serving as such, may take action as the Board of Directors by telephone meeting, written instrument or other means which reasonably evidences the assent to the action of a majority of such number of interim directors, in lieu of action at a meeting. ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES Any lawful amendment of these Articles of Incorporation may be made by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority (defined as provided in Article III.C.(6)(a)) of shares outstanding and, if the shares of any one or more classes or series shall be entitled under these Articles or otherwise by law to vote thereon as a class, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority (as so defined) of such shares outstanding unless otherwise provided in these Articles, at any meeting of stockholders at which such action may properly be taken. The corporation has elected, pursuant to Section 180.1706(1) of the Wisconsin Business Corporation Law, that the majority vote requirements set forth in Sections 180.1103(3), 180.1202(3), 180.1402(3) and 180.1404(2) of the Wisconsin Business Corporation Law shall be applicable to all of the subjects covered by those Sections, subject, however, to the voting requirements specifically set forth in Article III. hereof. 14 15 ARTICLE VII. EFFECT OF HEADINGS The descriptive headings in these Articles were formulated, used and inserted herein for convenience only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof. ARTICLE VIII. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT The address of the registered office of the corporation is 231 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Ann Marie Brady. 15 16 CERTIFICATE The undersigned officer of Wisconsin Electric Power Company hereby certifies that the foregoing Restated Articles of Incorporation of said Company contain an amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended to date, adopted on October 26, 1994 by the Board of Directors, in accordance with Section 180.1002 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Executed on behalf of the Company on: 1-9-95 -------------------------------- (date) /s/Thomas H. Fehring -------------------------------- (signature) Thomas H. Fehring -------------------------------- (printed name) Assistant Secretary -------------------------------- (title) This document was drafted by: John E. Dunn, Esq. Quarles & Brady 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202-4497 Please Return To: John E. Dunn, Esq. Quarles & Brady 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202-4497 16 EX-3.2 3 BYLAWS OF WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY 1 EXHIBIT (3)-2 BYLAWS OF WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY ------------------------------------------- AS AMENDED TO NOVEMBER 1, 1994, INCLUSIVE ------------------------------------------- 2 BYLAWS OF WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY BYLAW I. STOCKHOLDERS SECTION 1. DATE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of the corporation shall be held on or before the 1st day of July of each year, on the date and at the time designated by the Board of Directors, for the purposes of electing directors and of transacting such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. SECTION 2. CALL OF SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings of the stockholders may be held upon call of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Chairman of the Board or the President or the holders of not less than one-tenth (defined as provided in Section 5 of this Bylaw) of all shares of the corporation entitled to vote at the meeting at such time as may be stated in the call and notice; or in case the meeting is for the purpose of enabling the holders of the Six Per Cent. Preferred Stock, the $100 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock and the $25 Par Value Serial Preferred Stock (hereinafter together called the "Preferred Stocks") to elect directors of the corporation, upon the conditions set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, then, upon call as therein provided. SECTION 3. PLACE OF MEETINGS The Board of Directors may designate any place, either within or without the State of Wisconsin, as the place of meeting for any annual meeting or for any special meeting called by the Board of Directors. If no designation is made, or if a special meeting be otherwise called, the place of meeting shall be the principal business office of the corporation in the State of Wisconsin or such other suitable place in the county of such principal office as may be designated by the person calling such meeting, but any meeting may be adjourned to reconvene at any place designated by vote of a majority (defined as provided in Section 5 of this Bylaw) of the shares represented thereat. SECTION 4. NOTICE OF MEETINGS Notice of the time and place of every meeting of the stockholders, and in the case of a special meeting further stating the purposes for which such meeting is called, shall be delivered personally or mailed at least ten (10) days before the meeting to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting, at his address as it may appear on the books of the corporation. Such further notice shall be given by mail, publication or otherwise, as may be required by law. SECTION 5. VOTING AT MEETINGS A. Proxies Every stockholder entitled to vote at any meeting may so vote either in person or by proxy. 3 B. Balloting and Inspectors of Election Voting at meetings of stockholders need not be by written ballot unless so determined in a resolution of the Board of Directors relating thereto. Voting at meetings of stockholders shall be conducted by one or more inspectors of election appointed by the Board of Directors. However, no director or person who is a candidate for the office of director shall be appointed as such inspector. The inspectors, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, shall take and subscribe an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector at such meeting with strict impartiality and according to the best of their ability. C. Quorum Except as otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, a majority (defined as provided below in this Section) of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of stockholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of the majority (as so defined) of the shares represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter shall be the act of the stockholders unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or the Articles of Incorporation. Though less than a quorum of the outstanding shares are represented at a meeting, a majority (as so defined) of the shares so represented may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. D. Proxies Upon Accrual of Special Right In connection with the first election of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors by the holders of the Preferred Stocks upon accrual of the special right of such holders to elect a majority of the members of the Board, as provided in Article III of the Articles of Incorporation, the corporation shall prepare and mail to such holders of record such proxy forms, communications and documents as may be deemed appropriate (and also such as may be required by any governmental authority having jurisdiction) for the purpose of soliciting proxies for the election of directors by such holders, voting separately as a class without regard to series. E. Majority, Etc., to be Based on Votes Entitled to be Cast The references in Sections 2 and 3 and this Section 5 of Bylaw I and in Section 2 of Bylaw II to one-tenth or a majority of specified shares shall mean one-tenth or a majority, as the case may be, of the votes entitled to be cast at a meeting by holders of such specified shares. SECTION 6. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS Meetings of the stockholders shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board if there be an incumbent in that office, or in his absence or at his request, by the President, or if he is not present, by a Vice President, or if no Vice President is present, by a chairman to be chosen at the meeting. The Secretary of the corporation, or if he is not present, an Assistant Secretary of the corporation, or if no Assistant Secretary is present, a person appointed by the chairman of the meeting, shall act as secretary of the meeting. 2 4 SECTION 7. CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS OR FIXING OF RECORD DATE For the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend, or in order to make a determination of stockholders for any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors may provide that the stock transfer books shall be closed for a stated period but not to exceed, in any case, seventy days. If the stock transfer books shall be closed for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders, such books shall be closed for at least ten days immediately preceding such meeting. In lieu of closing the stock transfer books, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as the record date for any such determination of stockholders, such date in any case to be not more than seventy days and, in case of a meeting of stockholders, not less than ten days prior to the date on which the particular action, requiring such determination of stockholders, is to be taken. If the stock transfer books are not closed and no record date is fixed for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders, or stockholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend, the close of business on the date on which notice of the meeting is mailed or on the date on which the resolution of the Board of Directors declaring such dividend is adopted, as the case may be, shall be the record date for such determination of stockholders. When a determination of stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this Section, such determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof except where the determination has been made through the closing of the stock transfer books and the stated period of closing has expired. SECTION 8. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDER NOMINATION(S) AND/OR PROPOSAL(S) Except with respect to nomination(s) or proposal(s) adopted or recommended by the Board of Directors for inclusion in the corporation's proxy or information statement for its annual meeting, a stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting may nominate a person or persons for election as director(s) or propose action(s) to be taken at a meeting only if written notice of any stockholder nomination(s) and/or proposal(s) to be considered for a vote at an annual meeting of stockholders is delivered personally or mailed by Certified Mail- Return Receipt Requested at least seventy (70) days before such meeting to the Secretary of the corporation at the principal business office of the corporation. With respect to stockholder nomination(s) for the election of directors each such notice shall set forth: (a) the name and address of the stockholder who intends to make the nomination(s) and of the person or persons to be nominated; (b) a representation that the stockholder is a holder of record or a beneficial holder of stock of the corporation entitled to vote at such meeting (including the number of shares the stockholder owns as of the record date and the length of time the shares have been held) and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to nominate the person or persons specified in the notice; (c) a description of all arrangements and understandings between the stockholder and each nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to which the nomination or nominations are to be made by the stockholder; (d) such other information regarding each nominee proposed by such stockholder as would have been required to be included in a proxy or information statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (whether or not such rules are applicable) had each nominee been nominated, or intended to be nominated, by the Board of Directors; and (e) the consent of each nominee to serve as a director of the corporation if so elected. With respect to stockholder proposal(s) for action(s) to be taken at an annual meeting of stockholders, the notice shall clearly set forth: (a) the name and address of 3 5 the stockholder who intends to make the proposal(s); (b) a representation that the stockholder is a holder of record or a beneficial holder of the stock of the corporation entitled to vote at the meeting (including the number of shares the stockholder owns as of the record date and the length of time the shares have been held) and intends to appear in person or by proxy to make the proposal(s) specified in the notice; (c) the proposal(s) and a brief supporting statement of such proposal(s); and (d) such other information regarding the proposal(s) as would have been required to be included in a proxy or information statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (whether or not such rules are applicable). Except with respect to nomination(s) or proposal(s) adopted or recommended by the Board of Directors for inclusion in the notice to stockholders for a special meeting of stockholders, a stockholder entitled to vote at a special meeting may nominate a person or persons for election as director(s) and/or propose action(s) to be taken at a meeting only if written notice of any stockholder nomination(s) and/or proposal(s) to be considered for a vote at a special meeting of stockholders is delivered personally or mailed by Certified Mail-Return Receipt Requested to the Secretary of the corporation at the principal business office of the corporation so that it is received in a reasonable period of time before such special meeting. Only business within the purposes described in the notice to stockholders of the special meeting may be considered at the special meeting. All other notice requirements regarding stockholder nomination(s) and/or proposal(s) applicable to annual meetings also apply to nomination(s) and/or proposal(s) for special meetings. The chairman of the meeting may refuse to acknowledge the nomination(s) and/or proposal(s) of any person made without compliance with the foregoing procedures. This section shall not affect the corporation's rights or responsibilities with respect to its proxies or proxy or information statement for any meeting. BYLAW II. DIRECTORS SECTION 1. NUMBER The number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be such number as shall be fixed from time to time by the affirmative vote of the whole Board but in no event shall the number be less than three. Until so fixed at a different number, the number shall be thirteen. The number of directors at any time constituting the whole Board shall not be reduced so as to shorten the term of any director then in office. The directors shall hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders at which their respective terms of office shall expire and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. SECTION 2. VACANCIES Any vacancy occurring among the directors, including a vacancy created by an increase in the number of directors, shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual stockholders' meeting. However, in filling any vacancy occurring among the directors elected by the holders of the Preferred Stocks, the Board shall be limited to voting upon a candidate or candidates nominated by the remaining director or a majority of the remaining directors elected by the holders of the Preferred Stocks; in filling any 4 6 vacancy occurring among the directors elected by the Common stockholders, the Board shall be limited to voting upon candidates nominated by the remaining director or a majority of the remaining directors elected by the Common stockholders. At any meeting of the stockholders, the holders of a majority (defined as provided in Section 5 of Bylaw I) of shares of the Preferred Stocks of the corporation, voting separately as a class without regard to series, may remove any director theretofore elected by the holders of the Preferred Stocks or elected by the Board to fill a vacancy among the directors elected by the holders of the Preferred Stocks, and may fill any vacancy in the Board for the unexpired term thus caused; and the holders of a majority (defined as provided in Section 5 of Bylaw I) of the shares of Common Stock of the corporation, voting separately as a class, may remove any director theretofore elected by the Common stockholders or elected by the Board to fill a vacancy among the directors elected by the Common stockholders, and may fill the vacancy in the Board for the unexpired term thus caused. SECTION 3. REGULAR MEETINGS Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such time and place within or without the State of Wisconsin as may from time to time be fixed by the Board without notice other than the resolution or other action of the Board establishing the time and place of such regular meetings. SECTION 4. SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or any two directors. The persons calling any special meeting of the Board of Directors may fix any place, either within or without the State of Wisconsin, as the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Directors called by them, and if no other place is fixed, the place of meeting shall be the principal business office of the corporation. SECTION 5. NOTICE OF MEETINGS Notice of each meeting of the Board of Directors (unless otherwise provided in or pursuant to Section 3 of this Bylaw) shall be given by written notice delivered personally or mailed or given by telephone or telegram to each director at his business address or at such other address as such director shall have designated in writing filed with the Secretary, in each case not less than 6 hours prior thereto. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail so addressed, with postage thereon prepaid. If notice be given by telegram, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the telegram is delivered to the telegraph company; if by telephone, at the time the call is completed. Whenever any notice whatever is required to be given to any director of the corporation under the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or any provision of law, a waiver thereof in writing, signed at any time, whether before or after the time of meeting, by the director entitled to such notice, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting and objects thereat to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting. 5 7 SECTION 6. QUORUM A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any meeting of the Board there shall be less than a quorum present, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall have been obtained, when any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as first convened had there been a quorum. SECTION 7. MANNER OF ACTING The act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors, unless the act of a greater number is required by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or any provision of law. SECTION 8. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Board of Directors, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board, may appoint an Executive Committee, to consist of not less than three directors, as the Board may from time to time determine. The Executive Committee shall have and may exercise, when the Board is not in session, all of the powers vested in the Board, except action in respect of dividends to stockholders, election of officers or the filling of vacancies in the Board or the Executive Committee. The Board shall have the power at any time to fill vacancies in, to change the membership of, or to dissolve, the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may make rules for the conduct of its business and may appoint such committees and assistants as it shall from time to time deem necessary. A majority of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum. SECTION 9. OTHER COMMITTEES The Board of Directors may also appoint one or more other committees to consist of such number of the directors of the corporation and to perform such functions as the Board may from time to time determine, except that no committee created under authority of this Section shall exercise the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation. The Board shall have power at any time to fill vacancies in, to change the membership of, or to dissolve, any such committee. A majority of any such committee may determine its action and fix the time and place of its meetings, unless the Board shall otherwise provide. SECTION 10. COMPENSATION The Board of Directors, by affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, and irrespective of any personal interest of any of its members, may (a) establish reasonable compensation of all directors for services to the corporation as directors, officers or otherwise, and the manner and time and payment thereof, and (b) provide for reasonable pensions, disability or death benefits, and other benefits or payments, to directors, officers and employees and to their estates, families, dependents or beneficiaries on account of prior services rendered by such directors, officers and employees to the corporation. 6 8 SECTION 11. PRESUMPTION OF ASSENT A director who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof of which he is a member at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless he shall file his written dissent to such action with the person acting as the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof or shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the Secretary of the corporation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a director who voted in favor of such action. SECTION 12. UNANIMOUS CONSENT WITHOUT A MEETING Any action required by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or any provision of law to be taken at a meeting of directors or any other action which may be taken at such a meeting may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken shall be signed by all of the directors or members of a committee thereof entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof and such consent shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote. BYLAW III. OFFICERS SECTION 1. POSITIONS The Board of Directors, as soon as may be after the election of directors held in each year, shall elect one of its number Chairman of the Board unless it determines not to fill such office, and shall elect one of its number President of the corporation, and shall elect one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer and from time to time shall appoint such Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers and other officers as it may deem proper. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President and Secretary and the offices of President and Vice President. SECTION 2. TERM OF OFFICE The term of office of all officers shall be one year or until their respective successors are duly chosen or until their prior death, resignation or removal. Any officer may be removed from office at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board. SECTION 3. POWERS AND DUTIES Subject to such limitations as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe, the officers of the corporation shall each have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices, as well as such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. The Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurers may be required to give bond for the faithful discharge of their duties, in such sum and of such character as the Board may from time to time prescribe. 7 9 BYLAW IV. INDEMNIFICATION SECTION 1. MANDATORY INDEMNIFICATION The corporation shall indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by law any person who is or was a party or threatened to be made a party to any legal proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director or officer of another enterprise, against expenses (including attorney fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such legal proceeding. SECTION 2. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS As used in this Bylaw IV, (a) "indemnify" includes the advancement of expenses upon receipt of an undertaking to repay upon specified conditions, (b) "fullest extent permitted by law" means the fullest extent to which indemnity may lawfully be provided by, pursuant to or consistently with, the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of Section 180.05 of the Wisconsin Statutes (or any successor provision), a bylaw under subsection (6) of that Section (or any successor provision) or any other applicable law, whether statutory or otherwise, (c) "person" includes the person's heirs, executors and administrators, (d) "legal proceeding" means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether or not by or in right of the corporation, (e) "other enterprise" includes any corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, dividend reinvestment plan, stock purchase plan, employee benefit plan or other plan or entity, (f) "expenses" include expenses in the enforcement of rights under this Bylaw and any excise taxes assessed with respect to an employee benefit plan and (g) in respect of any of such plans, (i) "serving at the request of the corporation as a director or officer" includes serving at the request of the corporation in any capacity that involves services or duties with respect to the plan or its participants or beneficiaries and (ii) action reasonably believed to be in the interest of such participants or beneficiaries shall be deemed reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation. SECTION 3. LEGAL ENFORCEABILITY The rights provided to any person by the terms of this Bylaw IV shall be legally enforceable against the corporation by such person, who shall be presumed to have relied on the provisions of this Bylaw in undertaking or continuing any of the positions with the corporation or other enterprise referred to in Section 1 of this Bylaw IV. SECTION 4. LIMITATION ON MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION No modification or termination of this Bylaw IV shall be effected which would impair any rights hereunder arising at any time out of events occurring prior to such modification or termination. SECTION 5. NON-EXCLUSIVE BYLAW This Bylaw IV is not intended to be exclusive and accordingly shall not be construed as impairing in any way the power and authority of the corporation, to the extent legally permissible without regard to this Bylaw IV, in its discretion to indemnify or agree to indemnify, or to purchase insurance indemnifying, any employee, agent or other person. 8 10 BYLAW V. STOCK CERTIFICATES AND TRANSFER SECTION 1. STOCK CERTIFICATES AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES The certificates for shares of stock of the corporation shall be signed either manually or by facsimile signature by the President or a Vice President, and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the corporation, or any other officer or officers that the Board of Directors designates, and may be sealed with the seal of the corporation. The certificates for shares shall be countersigned and registered either manually or by facsimile signature in such manner, if any, as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe. The transfer agent and the registrar may, but need not be, the same person or agency. In the event that the corporation or its agent is acting in the dual capacity of transfer agent and registrar, a single manual or facsimile signature may be used. In case any such person acting as an officer, transfer agent or registrar, who has signed, or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon such certificate, shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar, before such certificate is issued, it may be used by the corporation with the same effect as if such person had not ceased to be such at the date of its issue. SECTION 2. TRANSFER OF STOCK The shares of stock of the corporation shall be transferable on the books of the corporation upon request by the holders thereof or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender and cancellation of certificates for a like number of shares of the same class of stock, with duly executed assignment and power of transfer endorsed thereon or attached thereto, and with such proof of the authenticity of the signature as the corporation or its agents may reasonably require. Prior to due presentment of a certificate for shares for registration of transfer the corporation may treat the registered owner of such shares as the person exclusively entitled to vote, to receive notifications and otherwise to have and exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. Where a certificate for shares is presented to the corporation with a request to register for transfer, the corporation shall not be liable to the owner or any other person suffering loss as a result of such registration of transfer if (a) there were on or with the certificate the necessary endorsements, and (b) the corporation had no duty to inquire into adverse claims or has discharged any such duty. The corporation may require reasonable assurance that said endorsements are genuine and effective and in compliance with such other regulations as may be prescribed by or under the authority of the Board of Directors. SECTION 3. LOST, DESTROYED OR STOLEN CERTIFICATES Where the owner claims that his certificate for shares has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, a new certificate shall be issued in place thereof if the owner (a) so requests before the corporation has notice that such shares have been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, and (b) files with the corporation a sufficient indemnity bond, and (c) satisfies such other reasonable requirements as may be prescribed by or under the authority of the Board of Directors. 9 11 BYLAW VI. CONTRACTS, CHECKS, NOTES, BONDS, ETC. SECTION 1. CONTRACTS The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute or deliver any document or instrument, whether of conveyance or otherwise, in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authorization may be general or confined to specific instances. SECTION 2. CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC. All checks and drafts on the corporation's bank accounts and all bills of exchange and promissory notes, and all acceptances, obligations and other instruments for the payment of money, shall be signed or, in the case of wire transfers, shall be authorized by such officer or officers, employee or employees, or agent or agents as shall be thereunto authorized from time to time by the Board of Directors; provided that checks drawn on the corporation's bank accounts may bear the facsimile signature of such officer or officers, employee or employees, or agent or agents as the Board of Directors shall authorize; and provided further that in the case of notes, bonds or debentures issued under a trust instrument of the corporation and required to be signed by two officers of the corporation, the signatures of either or both of such officers may be in facsimile if specifically authorized and directed by the Board of Directors of the corporation and if such notes, bonds or debentures are required to be authenticated by a corporate trustee which is a party to the trust instrument. In case any such officer who has signed, or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon such instrument shall have ceased to be such officer before such instrument is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such officer had not ceased to be such at the date of its issue. BYLAW VII. FISCAL YEAR The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of January in each year and shall end on the thirty-first day of December following. BYLAW VIII. CORPORATE SEAL The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation and the words "Corporate Seal, Jan. 29, 1896." BYLAW IX. EFFECT OF HEADINGS The descriptive headings in these Bylaws were formulated, used and inserted herein for convenience only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof. BYLAW X. AMENDMENTS The Bylaws of the corporation may be altered, amended, added to, rescinded or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted at any meeting of the stockholders, provided notice of the proposed change is given in the notice of the meeting. Subject to the power of the stockholders to alter, amend, or repeal any Bylaws made by the Board of Directors, the Board may make additional Bylaws for the corporation and may from time to time alter and amend these Bylaws. 10 EX-27 4 WE SCHEDULE UT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
UT THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000 U.S. DOLLARS DEC-31-1994 JAN-01-1994 DEC-31-1994 12-MOS 1 PER-BOOK 2,692,700 395,924 379,102 0 358,403 3,826,129 332,893 169,673 951,988 1,454,554 0 30,451 1,100,407 50,400 67,000 136,627 0 0 23,850 19,846 942,994 3,826,129 1,417,843 91,483 1,085,802 1,177,285 240,558 25,216 265,774 98,829 166,945 1,351 165,594 140,451 95,625 351,630 0 0 Earnings per share of common stock is not applicable because all of the company's common stock is owned by Wisconsin Energy Corporation. See financial statements and footnotes in accompanying 10-K.