Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd 10-Q for FY2021 Q2
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd (CP)
10-Q
2021-07-29
For: 2021-06-30
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About this 10-Q
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd filed this 10-Q on July 29, 2021, covering the quarter ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021 Q2).
Headline figures
Quarter ended June 30, 2021, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- 2.05B CAD
- up 14.6% from 1.79B CAD a year earlier
- Net income
- 1.25B CAD
- up 96.2% from net income of 635M CAD a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- 1.86 CAD
- up 100.0% from 0.93 CAD a year earlier
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021
OR
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 001-01342
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||||||||
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | ||||||||||
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (403) 319-7000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on which Registered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toronto Stock Exchange | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BC87 | London Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
þ | Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Non-accelerated Filer | ☐ | Smaller Reporting Company | Emerging Growth Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No þ
As of the close of business on July 27, 2021, there were 666,847,886 of the registrant’s Common Shares issued and outstanding.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Page | ||||||||
| Item 1. | Financial Statements: | |||||||
| Interim Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||||
| For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 | ||||||||
| Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | ||||||||
| For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 | ||||||||
| Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| As at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 | ||||||||
| Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
| For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 | ||||||||
| Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||
| For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 | ||||||||
| Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements | ||||||||
| Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |||||||
| Executive Summary | ||||||||
| Performance Indicators | ||||||||
| Financial Highlights | ||||||||
| Results of Operations | ||||||||
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | ||||||||
| Share Capital | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP Measures | ||||||||
| Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements | ||||||||
| Contractual Commitments | ||||||||
| Critical Accounting Estimates | ||||||||
| Forward-Looking Statements | ||||||||
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | |||||||
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | |||||||
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | |||||||
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | |||||||
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | |||||||
| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | |||||||
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | |||||||
| Item 5. | Other Information | |||||||
| Item 6. | Exhibits | |||||||
| Signature | ||||||||
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
Revenues (Note 3) | ||||||||||||||
| Freight | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Non-freight | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | ||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel | ||||||||||||||
| Materials | ||||||||||||||
| Equipment rents | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||
Purchased services and other (Note 9, 10) | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income | ||||||||||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) (Note 4, 10) | ( | |||||||||||||
Merger termination fee (Note 10) | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Other components of net periodic benefit recovery (Note 14) | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Net interest expense | ||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | ||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (Note 5) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Earnings per share (Note 1, 6) | ||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Weighted-average number of shares (millions) (Note 1, 6) | ||||||||||||||
| Basic | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted | ||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared per share (Note 1) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities | ( | |||||||||||||
| Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Change in pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans | ||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before income taxes | ( | |||||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) recovery on above items | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income (Note 7) | ( | |||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS AT
(unaudited)
| June 30 | December 31 | |||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net (Note 8) | ||||||||
| Materials and supplies | ||||||||
| Other current assets | ||||||||
| Investments | ||||||||
| Properties | ||||||||
| Goodwill and intangible assets | ||||||||
| Pension asset | ||||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Liabilities and shareholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 11, 12) | ||||||||
| Pension and other benefit liabilities | ||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | ||||||||
Long-term debt (Note 11, 12) | ||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Share capital | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 7) | ( | ( | ||||||
| Retained earnings | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
See Contingencies (Note 16).
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Operating activities | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense (Note 5) | ||||||||||||||
| Pension recovery and funding (Note 14) | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities (Note 4) | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
| Other operating activities, net | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations | ( | |||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||||||||
| Investing activities | ||||||||||||||
| Additions to properties | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Investment in Central Maine & Québec Railway | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets | ||||||||||||||
| Other | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Financing activities | ||||||||||||||
| Dividends paid | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Issuance of CP Common Shares | ||||||||||||||
Purchase of CP Common Shares (Note 13) | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper | ( | |||||||||||||
| Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Net repayment of commercial paper (Note 11) | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings | ( | |||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related financing fees (Note 10) | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Other | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
| Cash position | ||||||||||||||
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data) | Common Shares (in millions) | Share capital | Additional paid-in capital | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Retained earnings | Total shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at April 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss (Note 7) | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($0.190 per share) (Note 1) | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of stock-based compensation expense | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock option plan | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at April 1, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (Note 7) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($0.166 per share) (Note 1) | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of stock-based compensation expense | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 13) | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock option plan | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| For the six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data) | Common shares (in millions) | Share capital | Additional paid-in capital | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Retained earnings | Total shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (Note 7) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($0.380 per share) (Note 1) | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of stock-based compensation expense | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock option plan | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (Note 7) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($0.332 per share) (Note 1) | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of stock-based compensation expense | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 13) | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock option plan | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
1 Basis of presentation
These unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements ("Interim Consolidated Financial Statements") of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ("CPRL") and its subsidiaries (collectively, “CP”, or “the Company”), expressed in Canadian dollars, reflect management’s estimates and assumptions that are necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). They do not include all disclosures required under GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the 2020 annual Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accounting policies used are consistent with the accounting policies used in preparing the 2020 annual Consolidated Financial Statements.
On April 21, 2021, the Company's shareholders approved a five-for-one share split of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Shares. On May 13, 2021, the Company's shareholders of record as of May 5, 2021 received four additional shares for every Common Share held. Ex-distribution trading in the Company’s Common Shares on a split-adjusted basis commenced on May 14, 2021. Proportional adjustments were also made to outstanding awards under the Company's stock-based compensation plans in order to reflect the share split. All outstanding Common Shares, stock-based compensation awards, and per share amounts herein have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the share split.
CP's operations can be affected by seasonal fluctuations such as changes in customer demand and weather-related issues. This seasonality could impact quarter-over-quarter comparisons.
In management’s opinion, the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly such information. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year.
2 Accounting changes
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3 Revenues
The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers by major source:
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Freight | ||||||||||||||
| Grain | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Coal | ||||||||||||||
| Potash | ||||||||||||||
| Fertilizers and sulphur | ||||||||||||||
| Forest products | ||||||||||||||
| Energy, chemicals and plastics | ||||||||||||||
| Metals, minerals and consumer products | ||||||||||||||
| Automotive | ||||||||||||||
| Intermodal | ||||||||||||||
| Total freight revenues | ||||||||||||||
| Non-freight excluding leasing revenues | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||
| Leasing revenues | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities represent payments received for performance obligations not yet satisfied and relate to deferred revenue, and are presented as components of "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes the changes in contract liabilities:
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Opening balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Increase due to consideration received, net of revenue recognized during the period | ||||||||||||||
| Closing balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
4 Other expense (income)
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | |||||||
| Other foreign exchange (gains) losses | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs (Note 10) | ||||||||||||||
| Other | ( | |||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||
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5 Income taxes
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Current income tax expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
The effective tax rates including discrete items for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were 17.10 % and 19.50 %, respectively, compared to 22.98 % and 26.38 %, respectively for the same periods of 2020.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the effective tax rate was 24.60 %, excluding the discrete items of the merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million) received in connection with the KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement, foreign exchange ("FX") gain of $52 million on debt and lease liabilities, and acquisition-related costs of $308 million.
For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the effective tax rate was 25.00 %, excluding the discrete item of the FX gain of $86 million on debt and lease liabilities.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the effective tax rate was 24.60 %, excluding the discrete items of the merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million), FX gain of $85 million on debt and lease liabilities, and acquisition-related costs of $344 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the effective tax rate was 25.00 %, excluding the discrete item of the FX loss of $129 million on debt and lease liabilities.
6 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share has been calculated using Net income for the period divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in the earnings per share calculations are reconciled as follows:
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average basic shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of stock options | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, there were no options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (three and six months June 30, 2020 - 1.1 million and 0.9 million, respectively).
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7 Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") by component
| For the three months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Foreign currency net of hedging activities(1) | Derivatives and other(1) | Pension and post- retirement defined benefit plans(1) | Total(1) | ||||||||||
| Opening balance, April 1, 2021 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||
| Net other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
| Closing balance, June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Opening balance, April 1, 2020 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||
| Net other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | |||||||||||||
| Closing balance, June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
(1)Amounts are presented net of tax.
| For the six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Foreign currency net of hedging activities(1) | Derivatives and other(1) | Pension and post- retirement defined benefit plans(1) | Total(1) | ||||||||||
| Opening balance, January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||
| Net other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Closing balance, June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Opening balance, January 1, 2020 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | |||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||
| Net other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||
| Closing balance, June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
(1)Amounts are presented net of tax.
Amounts in Pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans reclassified from AOCL are as follows:
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
Recognition of net actuarial loss(1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Income tax recovery | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||
| Total net of income tax | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
(1)Impacts "Other components of net periodic benefit recovery" on the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.
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8 Accounts receivable, net
| As at June 30, 2021 | As at December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Freight | Non-freight | Total | Freight | Non-freight | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Total accounts receivable | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Total accounts receivable, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended June 30, 2021 | For the three months ended June 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Freight | Non-freight | Total | Freight | Non-freight | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses, opening balance | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||
| Current period credit loss provision, net | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses, closing balance | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||
| For the six months ended June 30, 2021 | For the six months ended June 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Freight | Non-freight | Total | Freight | Non-freight | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses, opening balance | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||
| Current period credit loss provision, net | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses, closing balance | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||
9 Property sale
Gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company exchanged property and construction easements in Chicago with a government agency for proceeds of $103 million including cash of $61 million and property assets at a fair value of $42 million. Fair value was determined based on comparable market transactions. The Company recorded a gain in the first quarter within "Purchased services and other" of $50 million ($38 million after tax) from the transaction, and a deferred gain of $53 million which will be recognized in income over the period of use of certain easements.
During the second quarter of 2021, the Company recognized $4 million of the deferred gain into income.
10 Business acquisition
Kansas City Southern Transaction
On March 21, 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Kansas City Southern ("KCS") under which CP agreed to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction representing an enterprise value of approximately U.S. $29 billion, including the assumption of U.S. $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt.
On May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the Merger Agreement in order to enter into a definitive agreement with Canadian National Railway. As a result, and under the terms of the Merger Agreement, KCS concurrently paid a merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million) to the Company, recorded as "Merger termination fee" in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred $308 million and $344 million in acquisition-related expenses, respectively, of which $99 million and $132 million were recorded within "Purchased services and other", and $209 million and $212 million were recorded within "Other expense (income)" in each period, respectively. The acquisition-related expenses recorded within "Other expense (income)" include the changes in fair value on the FX forward contracts and forward starting floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps associated with the anticipated debt issuance (see Note 12), and amortization of financing fees associated with the credit facilities (see Note 11). Total financing fees paid for the bridge facility associated with the proposed KCS transaction during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were $12 million and
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11 Debt
Shelf prospectus
On June 21, 2021, the Company filed a new base shelf prospectus in each province of Canada and a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to issue up to U.S. $8.5 billion in debt securities in the Canadian and U.S. capital markets over 25 months from the filing date.
Credit facilities
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company obtained commitments for a new 364-day senior unsecured facility (the "bridge facility") in the amount of U.S. $8.5 billion to bridge financing requirements for the proposed KCS transaction. Effective April 9, 2021, the Company also amended the financial covenant within its existing revolving credit facility to provide flexibility upon the closing of the proposed KCS transaction.
Effective May 21, 2021, upon termination of the Merger Agreement with KCS, the bridge facility was terminated.
Commercial paper program
The Company has a commercial paper program which enables it to issue commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S. $1.0 billion in the form of unsecured promissory notes. This commercial paper program is backed by the U.S. $1.3 billion revolving credit facility. As at June 30, 2021, the Company had no commercial paper borrowings outstanding (December 31, 2020 - U.S. $644 million). The Company presents issuances and repayments of commercial paper, all of which have a maturity of less than 90 days, in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on a net basis.
12 Financial instruments
A. Fair values of financial instruments
The Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy established by GAAP that prioritizes those inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value based on the degree to which they are observable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market.
For non-exchange traded derivatives classified as Level 2, the Company uses standard valuation techniques to calculate fair value. Primary inputs to these techniques include observable market prices (interest, FX, and commodity) and volatility, depending on the type of derivative and nature of the underlying risk. The Company uses inputs and data used by willing market participants when valuing derivatives and considers its own credit default swap spread as well as those of its counterparties in its determination of fair value. All derivatives are classified as Level 2.
The Company’s short-term financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings including commercial paper. The carrying values of short-term financial instruments all approximate their fair values.
The carrying value of the Company’s debt and finance lease liabilities does not approximate their fair value. Their estimated fair value has been determined based on market information, where available, or by discounting future payments of principal and interest at estimated interest rates expected to be available to the Company at period end. All measurements are classified as Level 2. The Company’s debt and finance lease liabilities, including current maturities, with a carrying value of $8,722 million at June 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $8,951 million), had a fair value of $10,756 million (December 31, 2020 - $11,597 million).
B. Financial risk management
FX management
Net investment hedge
The effect of the Company's net investment hedge for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was an unrealized FX gain of $86 million and $162 million, respectively (three and six months ended June 30, 2020 - unrealized FX gain of $264 million and unrealized FX loss of $291 million, respectively) recognized in “Other comprehensive income”.
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FX forward contracts
During the first six months of 2021, the Company entered into various FX forward contracts totalling a notional U.S. $1.0 billion to fix the FX rate and lock-in a portion of the amount of Canadian dollars it may borrow to finance the U.S. dollar-denominated cash portion of the total consideration that would have been payable pursuant to the Merger Agreement with KCS. The changes in fair value on the FX forward contracts were recorded in "Other expense (income)" on the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Income, with the offsetting unrealized losses included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the change in fair value of the FX forward contracts was a loss of $17 million.
Interest rate management
Forward starting swaps
During the first six months of 2021, the Company entered into forward starting floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements ("forward starting swaps") with terms of up to 30 years, totalling a notional U.S. $2.4 billion to fix the benchmark rate on cash flows associated with highly probable forecasted issuances of long-term notes.
On May 21, 2021, the Merger Agreement with KCS was terminated which resulted in the Company ceasing hedge accounting for the U.S. $2.4 billion of forward starting swaps. However, as the debt issuances are still reasonably possible to occur, fair value changes prior to this determination remain in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”, net of tax, until the notes are issued. Subsequent to the notes issuance, amounts in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” will be reclassified to “Net interest expense”. If debts are not issued, a loss of up to $73 million in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” would be immediately reclassified to “Other expense (income)”. Fair value changes subsequent to May 21, 2021 were recorded within “Other expense (income)" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.
As at June 30, 2021, the unrealized fair value loss derived from the forward starting swaps of $220 million was included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. The offsetting $73 million and $147 million were reflected in "Other comprehensive income" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and “Other expense (income)” on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Changes in fair value of the forward starting swaps for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was a loss of $240 million and $220 million, respectively.
Bond locks
During the first six months of 2021, the Company entered into seven-year interest rate bond locks totalling a notional $600 million to fix the benchmark rate on cash flows associated with a highly probable forecasted issuance of long-term notes.
On May 21, 2021, the Merger Agreement with KCS was terminated which resulted in the Company ceasing hedge accounting for the $600 million of bond locks. However, as the debt issuances are still reasonably possible to occur, fair value changes prior to this determination remain in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”, net of tax, until the notes are issued. Subsequent to the notes issuance, amounts in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” will be reclassified to “Net interest expense”. If debts are not issued, up to $2 million in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” would be immediately reclassified to “Other expense (income)”. Fair value changes subsequent to May 21, 2021 were recorded within “Other expense (income)" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.
As at June 30, 2021, the unrealized fair value loss derived from the bond locks of $5 million was included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. The offsetting $2 million and $3 million were reflected in "Other comprehensive income" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and “Other expense (income)” on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Changes in fair value of the bond locks for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was a loss of $7 million and $5 million, respectively.
13 Shareholders' equity
On January 27, 2021, the Company announced a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"), commencing January 29, 2021, to purchase up to 16.7 million Common Shares in the open market for cancellation on or before January 28, 2022. As at June 30, 2021, the Company had not purchased any Common Shares under this NCIB.
On December 17, 2019, the Company announced a NCIB, commencing December 20, 2019, to purchase up to 24.0 million Common Shares for cancellation on or before December 19, 2020. Upon expiry of this NCIB, the Company had purchased 21.4 million Common Shares for $1,577 million.
All purchases were made in accordance with the respective NCIB at prevailing market prices plus brokerage fees, or such other prices that were permitted by the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), with consideration allocated to "Share capital" up to the average carrying amount of the shares and any excess allocated to "Retained earnings".
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The following table provides activities under the share repurchase programs:
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Weighted-average price per share(2) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Amount of repurchase (in millions of Canadian dollars)(2) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
(1)Includes shares repurchased but not yet cancelled at end of period.
(2)Includes brokerage fees.
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In the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company made contributions to its defined benefit pension plans of $7 million and $11 million, respectively (three and six months ended June 30, 2020 - $6 million and $15 million, respectively).
Net periodic benefit costs for defined benefit pension plans and other benefits included the following components:
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15 Stock-based compensation
At June 30, 2021, the Company had several stock-based compensation plans including stock option plans, various cash-settled liability plans, and an employee share purchase plan. These plans resulted in an expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 of $25 million and $49 million, respectively (three and six months ended June 30, 2020 - expense of $43 million and $54 million, respectively).
Stock option plan
Options issued prior to the share split described in Note 1 now each provide rights over five shares. For consistency, all number of options presented herein are calculated and shown on the basis of the number of shares subject to the options. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, under CP’s stock option plans, the Company issued 1,339,886 options at the weighted-average price of $87.64 per share, based on the closing price on the grant date. Pursuant to the employee plan, these options may be exercised upon vesting, which is between 12 months and 48 months after the grant date, and will expire after seven years .
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Under the fair value method, the fair value of the stock options at grant date was approximately $26 million. The weighted-average fair value assumptions were approximately:
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Expected share price volatility(3) | |||||
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(1)Represents the period of time that awards are expected to be outstanding. Historical data on exercise behaviour or, when available, specific expectations regarding future exercise behaviour were used to estimate the expected life of the option.
(2)Based on the implied yield available on zero-coupon government issues with an equivalent term commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(3)Based on the historical volatility of the Company’s share price over a period commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(4)Determined by the current annual dividend at the time of grant. The Company does not employ different dividend yields throughout the contractual term of the option.
(5)The Company estimates forfeitures based on past experience. This rate is monitored on a periodic basis.
Performance share unit plans
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company issued 426,402 Performance Share Units ("PSUs") with a grant date fair value of approximately $37 million and 12,694 Performance Deferred Share Units ("PDSUs") with a grant date fair value, including the value of expected future matching units, of approximately $1 million. PSUs and PDSUs attract dividend equivalents in the form of additional units based on dividends paid on the Company’s Common Shares, and vest approximately three years after the grant date, contingent upon CP’s performance ("performance factor"). The fair value of these PSUs and PDSUs is measured periodically until settlement. Vested PSUs are settled in cash. Vested PDSUs are settled in cash pursuant to the Deferred Share Unit ("DSU") Plan and are eligible for a 25 % match if the holder has not exceeded their share ownership requirements, and are paid out only when the holder ceases their employment with CP.
The performance period for PSUs and PDSUs issued in the six months ended June 30, 2021 is January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 and the performance factors are Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"), Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") compared to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, and TSR compared to Class I railways.
The performance period for PSUs issued in 2018 was January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020. The performance factors for 626,400 PSUs were ROIC, TSR compared to the S&P/TSX Capped Industrial Index, and TSR compared to the S&P 1500 Road and Rail Index. The resulting payout was 200 % of the outstanding units multiplied by the Company's average share price calculated using the last 30 trading days preceding December 31, 2020. In the first quarter of 2021, payouts occurred on 570,056 total outstanding awards, including dividends reinvested, totalling $98 million. The performance factors for the remaining 184,875 PSUs were annual revenue for the fiscal year 2020, diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year 2020, and share price appreciation.
Deferred share unit plan
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company granted 53,391 DSUs with a grant date fair value of approximately $5 million. DSUs vest over various periods of up to 36 months and are only redeemable for a specified period after employment is terminated. The expense for DSUs is recognized over the vesting period for both the initial subscription price and the change in value between reporting periods.
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In the normal course of its operations, the Company becomes involved in various legal actions, including claims relating to injuries and damage to property. The Company maintains provisions it considers to be adequate for such actions. While the final outcome with respect to actions outstanding or pending at June 30, 2021 cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that their resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position or results of operations.
Legal proceedings related to Lac-Mégantic rail accident
On July 6, 2013, a train carrying petroleum crude oil operated by Montréal Maine and Atlantic Railway (“MMAR”) or a subsidiary, Montréal Maine & Atlantic Canada Co. (“MMAC” and collectively the “MMA Group”), derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Québec. The derailment occurred on a section of railway owned and operated by the MMA Group and while the MMA Group exclusively controlled the train.
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Following the derailment, MMAC sought court protection in Canada under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and MMAR filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Plans of arrangement were approved in both Canada and the U.S. (the “Plans”), providing for the distribution of approximately $440 million amongst those claiming derailment damages.
A number of legal proceedings, set out below, were commenced in Canada and the U.S. against CP and others:
(1)Québec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks ordered various parties, including CP, to remediate the derailment site (the "Cleanup Order") and served CP with a Notice of Claim for $95 million for those costs. CP appealed the Cleanup Order and contested the Notice of Claim with the Administrative Tribunal of Québec. These proceedings are stayed pending determination of the Attorney General of Québec (“AGQ”) action (paragraph 2 below).
(2)The AGQ sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming $409 million in damages, which was amended and reduced to $315 million (the “AGQ Action”). The AGQ Action alleges that: (i) CP was responsible for the petroleum crude oil from its point of origin until its delivery to Irving Oil Ltd.; and (ii) CP is vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of the MMA Group.
(3)A class action in the Québec Superior Court on behalf of persons and entities residing in, owning or leasing property in, operating a business in, or physically present in Lac-Mégantic at the time of the derailment was certified against CP on May 8, 2015 (the "Class Action"). Other defendants including MMAC and Mr. Thomas Harding ("Harding") were added to the Class Action on January 25, 2017. The Class Action seeks unquantified damages, including for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage, and economic loss.
(4)Eight subrogated insurers sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately $16 million in damages, which was amended and reduced to approximately $15 million (the “Promutuel Action”), and two additional subrogated insurers sued CP claiming approximately $3 million in damages (the “Royal Action”). Both actions contain similar allegations as the AGQ Action. The actions do not identify the subrogated parties. As such, the extent of any overlap between the damages claimed in these actions and under the Plans is unclear. The Royal Action is stayed pending determination of the consolidated proceedings described below.
On December 11, 2017, the AGQ Action, the Class Action and the Promutuel Action were consolidated. These consolidated claims are currently scheduled for a joint liability trial commencing on or around September 20, 2021, followed by a damages trial, if necessary.
(5)Forty-eight plaintiffs (all individual claims joined in one action) sued CP, MMAC, and Harding in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately $5 million in damages for economic loss and pain and suffering, and asserting similar allegations as in the Class Action and the AGQ Action. The majority of the plaintiffs opted-out of the Class Action and all but two are also plaintiffs in litigation against CP, described in paragraph 7 below. This action is stayed pending determination of the consolidated claims described above.
(6)The MMAR U.S. bankruptcy estate representative commenced an action against CP in November 2014 in the Maine Bankruptcy Court claiming that CP failed to abide by certain regulations and seeking approximately U.S. $30 million in damages for MMAR’s loss in business value according to a recent report. This action asserts that CP knew or ought to have known that the shipper misclassified the petroleum crude oil and therefore should have refused to transport it.
(7)The class and mass tort action commenced against CP in June 2015 in Texas (on behalf of Lac-Mégantic residents and wrongful death representatives) and the wrongful death and personal injury actions commenced against CP in June 2015 in Illinois and Maine, were all transferred and consolidated in Federal District Court in Maine (the “Maine Actions”). The Maine Actions allege that CP negligently misclassified and improperly packaged the petroleum crude oil. On CP’s motion, the Maine Actions were dismissed. The plaintiffs are appealing the dismissal decision, which is pending.
(8)The trustee for the wrongful death trust commenced Carmack Amendment claims against CP in North Dakota Federal Court, seeking to recover approximately U.S. $6 million for damaged rail cars and lost crude and reimbursement for the settlement paid by the consignor and the consignee under the Plans (alleged to be U.S. $110 million and U.S. $60 million, respectively). The Court issued an Order on August 6, 2020 granting and denying in parts the parties' summary judgment motions which has been reviewed and confirmed following motions by the parties for clarification and reconsideration. This action is scheduled for trial on September 21, 2021.
At this stage of the proceedings, any potential responsibility and the quantum of potential losses cannot be determined. Nevertheless, CP denies liability and is vigorously defending these proceedings.
Environmental liabilities
Environmental remediation accruals, recorded on an undiscounted basis unless a reliable, determinable estimate as to an amount and timing of costs can be established, cover site-specific remediation programs.
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The accruals for environmental remediation represent CP’s best estimate of its probable future obligation and include both asserted and unasserted claims, without reduction for anticipated recoveries from third parties. Although the recorded accruals include CP’s best estimate of all probable costs, CP’s total environmental remediation costs cannot be predicted with certainty. Accruals for environmental remediation may change from time to time as new information about previously untested sites becomes known, and as environmental laws and regulations evolve and advances are made in environmental remediation technology. The accruals may also vary as the courts decide legal proceedings against outside parties responsible for contamination. These potential charges, which cannot be quantified at this time, may materially affect income in the particular period in which a charge is recognized. Costs related to existing, but as yet unknown, or future contamination will be accrued in the period in which they become probable and reasonably estimable.
The expense included in “Purchased services and other” for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was $2 million and $4 million (three and six months ended June 30, 2020 - $3 million and $4 million, respectively). Provisions for environmental remediation costs are recorded in “Other long-term liabilities”, except for the current portion which is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”. The total amount provided at June 30, 2021 was $80 million (December 31, 2020 - $80 million). Payments are expected to be made over 10 years through 2030.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company's Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 in Item 1. Financial Statements, other information in this report, and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except where otherwise indicated, all financial information reflected herein is expressed in Canadian dollars.
For purposes of this report, all references herein to “CP”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ("CPRL"), CPRL and its subsidiaries, CPRL and one or more of its subsidiaries, or one or more of CPRL's subsidiaries, as the context may require.
Available Information
CP makes available on or through its website www.cpr.ca free of charge, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our website also contains charters for our Board of Directors and each of its committees, our corporate governance guidelines and our Code of Business Ethics. SEC filings made by CP are also accessible through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The information on our website is not part of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
The Company has included the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) certifications regarding the Company's public disclosure required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits to this report.
Executive Summary
Second Quarter of 2021 Results
•Financial performance - In the second quarter of 2021, CP reported Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $1.86, an increase of 100% compared to the same period of 2020 and Net income of $1,246 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 96% compared to the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to the merger termination fee received as a result of Kansas City Southern's ("KCS") termination of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") and higher freight revenue associated with higher volumes and higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile ("RTM"), partially offset by acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and volume variable expenses. The Merger Agreement is discussed further in Recent Developments of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.03 in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 27% compared to the same period of 2020. Adjusted income was $689 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 25% compared to the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to higher freight revenue associated with higher volumes and higher freight revenue per RTM, partially offset by volume variable expenses in the second quarter of 2021.
CP reported an Operating ratio of 60.1% in the second quarter of 2021, a 310 basis point increase as compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices, partially offset by higher freight revenue associated with higher volumes and higher freight revenue per RTM. Adjusted operating ratio, which excludes the acquisition-related costs, was 55.3%, a 170 basis point improvement as compared to the same period of 2020. This improvement was primarily due to higher freight revenue volumes, higher freight revenue per RTM, and efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization, partially offset by the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices and higher depreciation and amortization. No adjustment was made to Operating ratio in 2020.
Adjusted diluted EPS, Adjusted income and Adjusted Operating ratio are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
•Total revenues - Total revenues increased by 15% in the second quarter of 2021 to $2,054 million compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher freight revenue volumes and higher freight revenue per RTM.
•Operating performance - CP's average train weight increased by 1% to 10,101 tons and average train length increased by 3% to 8,335 feet, compared to the same period in 2020. These increases were a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer and heavier Grain trains in each case compared to the same period in 2020. These metrics are discussed further in Performance Indicators of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Recent Developments
•On March 21, 2021, CP announced that it entered into the Merger Agreement with KCS, under which CP agreed to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction representing an enterprise value of approximately U.S. $29 billion, including the assumption of U.S. $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt. On May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the Merger Agreement in order to enter into a definitive merger agreement with Canadian National Railway ("CN") (the "CN Agreement"). As a result and under the terms of the Merger Agreement, KCS concurrently paid a merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million) to the Company. CP remains available to re-engage with KCS.
•On April 21, 2021, the five-for-one Share Split of the issued and outstanding Common Shares was approved at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. On May 13, 2021, the Company’s shareholders of record as of May 5, 2021 received four additional Common Shares for every Common Share held. Ex-distribution trading in the Company’s Common Shares on a split-adjusted basis commenced on May 14, 2021. Proportional adjustments were also made to outstanding awards under the Company's stock-based compensation plans in order to reflect the share split. All outstanding Common Shares, stock-based compensation awards, and per share amounts herein have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the share split.
•In the second quarter of 2021, CP’s Pandemic Team continued to proactively monitor guidance and orders from governments, public health authorities, and regulatory agencies. Utilizing that guidance while implementing CP protocols and safety measures, the Company has begun safely reintegrating its employees into the workplace where permissible. The Company maintained preventative measures that serve to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19, including physical distancing measures, restricting employee business travel, strengthening clean workplace and face covering practices, reinforcing socially responsible sick leave recommendations, limiting visitor and third-party access to Company facilities, and continuously reevaluating our efforts with safety as a top priority.
Additional information concerning the impact COVID-19 may have to our future business and results of operations is provided in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Prior Developments
•On April 21, 2021, at the Company's Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, conducted virtually, all 11 director nominees were elected.
•On March 31, 2021, CP completed the installation of the solar energy farm at its Calgary headquarters. This sustainability-driven project is one of the largest private solar farms in Alberta and is expected to generate more power than consumed annually by the main headquarters building.
•On March 30, 2021, CP and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority closed their transaction regarding western access at O’Hare Airport and at Bensenville Yard, CP’s principal rail facility in Chicago. The transaction allows for the construction of a new tollway to the west side of O’Hare Airport while protecting CP’s ability to serve its customers moving freight through the critical Chicago gateway.
•On March 21, 2021, CP's Board of Directors and President and CEO Keith Creel agreed on certain contract amendments to Mr. Creel's incentive compensation that are intended to see him lead the Company until at least early 2026.
•On March 9, 2021, CP announced that it will employ Ballard's hydrogen fuel cell modules in CP's pioneering Hydrogen Locomotive Program. Through its Hydrogen Locomotive Program, CP plans to develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul freight locomotive by retrofitting a diesel-powered locomotive with Ballard hydrogen fuel cells. This purchase from Ballard further demonstrates the Company's commitment to action on climate change and developing the next generation locomotive – one that produces zero emissions.
2021 Outlook
With a 2021 plan that encompasses profitable sustainable growth, CP expects high single-digit RTM growth and double-digit Adjusted diluted EPS growth. CP’s expectations for Adjusted diluted EPS growth in 2021 are based on Adjusted diluted EPS of $3.53 in 2020. For the purposes of this outlook, CP assumes an effective tax rate of 24.6 percent. CP estimates other components of net periodic benefit recovery to increase by approximately $40 million versus 2020. As CP continues to invest in service, productivity and safety, the Company plans to invest approximately $1.55 billion in capital programs in 2021.
Although CP has provided a forward-looking Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted diluted EPS), management is unable to reconcile, without unreasonable efforts, the forward-looking Adjusted diluted EPS to the most comparable GAAP measure, due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In recent years, CP has recognized acquisition-related costs (including legal, consulting, and financing fees and fair value gain or loss on FX forward contracts and interest rate hedges), the merger termination fee, changes in income tax rates and a change to an uncertain tax item. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions affect diluted EPS but may be excluded
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from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. Additionally, the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a significant impact on CP’s reported results but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. In particular, CP excludes the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities from Adjusted diluted EPS. Please see Forward-Looking Statements in this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.
Performance Indicators
The following table lists the key measures of the Company’s operating performance:
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| 2021 | 2020(1) | % Change | 2021 | 2020(1) | % Change | |||||||||||||||
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| Gross ton-miles (“GTMs”) (millions) | 71,355 | 63,077 | 13 | 142,682 | 134,410 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| Train miles (thousands) | 7,605 | 6,865 | 11 | 15,407 | 15,238 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Average train weight - excluding local traffic (tons) | 10,101 | 9,984 | 1 | 9,945 | 9,544 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Average train length - excluding local traffic (feet) | 8,335 | 8,089 | 3 | 8,150 | 7,713 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| Average terminal dwell (hours) | 6.8 | 6.5 | 5 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph") | 21.8 | 22.4 | (3) | 21.3 | 22.0 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Locomotive productivity (GTMs / operating horsepower) | 208 | 212 | (2) | 205 | 206 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed / 1,000 GTMs) | 0.918 | 0.921 | — | 0.938 | 0.947 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Employees and Workforce | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total employees (average) | 12,688 | 12,001 | 6 | 12,375 | 12,244 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Total employees (end of period) | 12,709 | 11,988 | 6 | 12,709 | 11,988 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| Workforce (end of period) | 12,749 | 12,033 | 6 | 12,749 | 12,033 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
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| FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours | 0.77 | 1.16 | (34) | 0.96 | 1.14 | (16) | ||||||||||||||
| FRA train accidents per million train-miles | 0.36 | 1.19 | (70) | 0.88 | 1.02 | (14) | ||||||||||||||
(1)Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours for the three months ended June 30, 2020, previously reported as 1.12, was restated to 1.16 in this Earnings Release. FRA train accidents per million train-miles for the three months ended June 30, 2020, previously reported as 1.06, was restated to 1.19 in this Earnings Release. These restatements reflect new information available within specified periods stipulated by the FRA but that exceed the Company's financial reporting timeline.
For key measures of the Company's revenue performance, refer to Operating Revenues of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Operations Performance
These key measures are used by management as comparisons to historical operating results and in the planning process to facilitate decisions that continue to drive further productivity improvements in the Company's operations. Results of these key measures reflect how effective CP’s management is at controlling costs and executing the Company’s operating plan and strategy. Continued monitoring of these key measures ensures that the Company can take appropriate actions to ensure the delivery of superior service and be able to grow its business at low incremental cost.
Three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020
•A GTM is defined as the movement of one ton of train weight over one mile. GTMs are calculated by multiplying total train weight by the distance the train moved. Total train weight comprises the weight of the freight cars, their contents, and any inactive locomotives. An increase in GTMs indicates additional workload. GTMs increased by 13% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was mainly attributable to higher volumes of Energy, chemicals and plastics, Metals, minerals and consumer products, Intermodal, and Coal. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of Potash.
•Train miles are defined as the sum of the distance moved by all trains operated on the network. Train miles provide a measure of the productive utilization of our network. A smaller increase in train miles relative to increases in volumes, as measured by RTMs, and/or workload, as measured by GTMs, indicate improved train productivity. Train miles increased by 11% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase reflects the impact of a 13% increase in workload (GTMs) partially offset by a 1% increase in average train weights.
•Average train weight is defined as the average gross weight of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This excludes trains in short-haul service, work trains used to move CP’s track equipment and materials, and the haulage of other railroads’ trains on CP’s network. An increase in average train weight indicates improved asset utilization and may also be the result of moving heavier commodities. Average train weight increased by 1% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer and heavier Grain trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the High Efficiency Product ("HEP") train model, which is an 8,500-foot train model that features the new high-capacity grain hopper cars and increased grain carrying capacity.
•Average train length is defined as the average total length of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This includes all cars and locomotives on the train and is calculated as the sum of each car or locomotive's length multiplied by the distance travelled, divided by train miles. This excludes trains in short-haul service, work trains used to move CP’s track equipment and materials, and the haulage of other railroads’ trains on CP’s network. An increase in average train length indicates improved asset utilization. Average train length increased by 3% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer Grain trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the 8,500-foot HEP train model.
•Average terminal dwell is defined as the average time a freight car resides within terminal boundaries expressed in hours. The timing starts with a train arriving at the terminal, a customer releasing the car to the Company, or a car arriving at interchange from another railroad. The timing ends when the train leaves, a customer receives the car from CP, or the freight car is transferred to another railroad. Freight cars are excluded if they are being stored at the terminal or used in track repairs. A decrease in average terminal dwell indicates improved terminal performance resulting in faster cycle times and improved railcar utilization. Average terminal dwell increased by 5% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020, as a result of increased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.
•Average train speed is defined as a measure of the line-haul movement from origin to destination including terminal dwell hours. It is calculated by dividing the total train miles travelled by the total train hours operated. This calculation does not include delay time related to customers or foreign railroads and excludes the time and distance travelled by: i) trains used in or around CP’s yards; ii) passenger trains; and iii) trains used for repairing track. An increase in average train speed indicates improved on-time performance resulting in improved asset utilization. Average train speed decreased by 3% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020, as a result of increased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.
•Locomotive productivity is defined as the daily average GTMs divided by daily average operating horsepower. Operating horsepower excludes units offline, tied up or in storage, or in use on other railways, and includes foreign units online. An increase in locomotive productivity indicates more efficient locomotive utilization and may also be the result of moving heavier commodities. Locomotive productivity decreased by 2% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020, as a result of moving proportionately higher volumes of lighter merchandise and Intermodal.
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•Fuel efficiency is defined as U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed per 1,000 GTMs. Fuel consumed includes gallons from freight, yard and commuter service but excludes fuel used in capital projects and other non-freight activities. An improvement in fuel efficiency indicates operational cost savings and CP's commitment to corporate sustainability through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Fuel efficiency was flat in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.
Six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020
•GTMs increased by 6% for the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily attributable to higher volumes of Grain, Energy, chemicals and plastics, excluding crude, Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Automotive. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and Potash.
•Train miles increased by 1% for the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase reflected the impact of a 6% increase in workload (GTMs), partially offset by a 4% increase in average train weights.
•Average train weight increased by 4% for the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer and heavier Grain trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the 8,500-foot HEP train model. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of heavier commodities such as crude.
•Average train length increased by 6% for the first six months of 2021 from the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer Grain trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the 8,500-foot HEP train model.
•Average terminal dwell increased by 11% in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This unfavourable increase was driven primarily by increased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.
•Average train speed decreased by 3% in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This decrease was driven primarily by harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2021 and increased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.
•Locomotive productivity was flat in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.
•Fuel efficiency improved by 1% in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase in efficiency was due to running longer and heavier trains as a result of improvements in the operating plan.
Total Employees and Workforce
An employee is defined as an individual currently engaged in full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment with CP while workforce is defined as total employees plus contractors and consultants. The Company monitors employment and workforce levels in order to efficiently meet service and strategic requirements. The number of employees is a key driver to total compensation and benefits costs.
The average number of total employees increased by 6% and 1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2020. The total number of employees as at June 30, 2021 was 12,709, an increase of 721, or 6%, compared to 11,988 as at June 30, 2020. The total workforce as at June 30, 2021 was 12,749, an increase of 716, or 6%, compared to 12,033 as at June 30, 2020. The increases in the total employees and workforce were driven by current and anticipated volume growth in 2021 and furloughs in the prior year associated with the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
Safety Indicators
Safety is a key priority and core strategy for CP’s management, employees, and Board of Directors. Personal injuries and train accidents are indicators of the effectiveness of the Company's safety systems, and are used by management to evaluate and, as necessary, alter the Company's safety systems, procedures, and protocols. Each measure follows U.S. FRA reporting guidelines, which can result in restatement after initial publication to reflect new information available within specified periods stipulated by the FRA but that exceed the Company's financial reporting timeline.
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The FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours frequency is the number of personal injuries, multiplied by 200,000 and divided by total employee hours. Personal injuries are defined as injuries that require employees to lose time away from work, modify their normal duties or obtain medical treatment beyond minor first aid. FRA employee-hours are the total hours worked, excluding vacation and sick time, by all employees, excluding contractors. The FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours frequency for CP was 0.77 in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease from 1.16 in the same period of 2020. For the first six months of 2021, the FRA personal injury rate per 200,000 employee-hours for CP was 0.96, a decrease from 1.14 in the same period of 2020.
The FRA train accidents per million train-miles frequency is the number of train accidents, multiplied by 1,000,000 and divided by total train miles. Train accidents included in this metric meet or exceed the FRA reporting threshold of U.S. $11,200 in 2021 and U.S. $10,700 in damage for 2020. The FRA train accidents per million train-miles was 0.36 in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease from 1.19 in the same period of 2020. For the first six months of 2021, the FRA train accidents per million train-miles was 0.88, a decrease from 1.02 in the same period of 2020.
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Financial Highlights
The following table presents selected financial data related to the Company’s financial results as of, and for the three and six months ended, June 30, 2021 and the comparative figures in 2020. The financial highlights should be read in conjunction with Item 1. Financial Statements and this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data, percentages and ratios) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
| Financial Performance and Liquidity | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 2,054 | $ | 1,792 | $ | 4,013 | $ | 3,835 | |||||||||
| Operating income | 820 | 770 | 1,600 | 1,604 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income(1) | 919 | 770 | 1,732 | 1,604 | |||||||||||||
| Net income | 1,246 | 635 | 1,848 | 1,044 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted income(1) | 689 | 553 | 1,289 | 1,160 | |||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | 1.87 | 0.94 | 2.77 | 1.53 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | 1.86 | 0.93 | 2.76 | 1.53 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted diluted EPS(1) | 1.03 | 0.81 | 1.92 | 1.70 | |||||||||||||
| Dividends declared per share | 0.190 | 0.166 | 0.380 | 0.332 | |||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | 1,954 | 835 | 2,536 | 1,324 | |||||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | (405) | (468) | (691) | (830) | |||||||||||||
| Cash used in financing activities | (1,016) | (322) | (1,096) | (366) | |||||||||||||
Free cash(1) | 746 | 333 | 1,042 | 491 | |||||||||||||
| Financial Position | As at June 30, 2021 | As at December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 24,704 | $ | 23,640 | |||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt, including current portion | 8,722 | 9,771 | |||||||||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 8,965 | 7,319 | |||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Financial Ratios | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Operating ratio(2) | 60.1 | % | 57.0 | % | 60.1 | % | 58.2 | % | |||||||||
Adjusted operating ratio(1) | 55.3 | % | 57.0 | % | 56.8 | % | 58.2 | % | |||||||||
| For the twelve months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Return on average shareholders' equity(3) | 39.5 | % | 31.8 | % | |||||||||||||
Adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC")(1) | 16.7 | % | 17.1 | % | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt to Net income ratio(4) | 2.7 | 4.1 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(1) | 2.0 | 2.4 | |||||||||||||||
(1)These measures have no standardized meanings prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(2)Operating ratio is defined as operating expenses divided by revenues, further discussed in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(3)Return on average shareholders' equity is defined as Net income divided by average shareholders' equity, averaged between the beginning and ending balance over a rolling 12-month period, further discussed in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(4)Long-term debt to Net income ratio is defined as long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one year, divided by Net income, further discussed in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Results of Operations
Three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020
Income
Operating income was $820 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $50 million, or 6%, from $770 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates.
This increase was partially offset by:
•acquisition-related costs of $99 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction that were recognized in Purchased services and other;
•the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $47 million;
•the unfavourable impact of higher fuel price of $15 million; and
•increased training costs.
Adjusted operating income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $919 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $149 million, or 19%, from $770 million in the same period of 2020. This increase reflects the same factors discussed above except that Adjusted operating income in 2021 excludes the acquisition-related costs of $99 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction.
Net income was $1,246 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $611 million, or 96%, from $635 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the $845 million merger termination fee received in connection with KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement and higher operating income excluding acquisition-related costs, partially offset by $308 million in acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and higher income tax expense due to higher taxable earnings.
Adjusted income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $689 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $136 million, or 25%, from $553 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher Adjusted operating income.
Diluted Earnings per Share
Diluted EPS was $1.86 in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.93, or 100%, from $0.93 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Net income and lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program.
Adjusted diluted EPS, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $1.03 in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.22, or 27%, from $0.81 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Adjusted income and lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program.
Operating Ratio
The Operating ratio provides the percentage of revenues used to operate the railway. A lower percentage normally indicates higher efficiency in the operation of the railway. The Company’s Operating ratio was 60.1% in the second quarter of 2021, a 310 basis point increase from 57.0% in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices.
This increase was partially offset by:
•higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
•decreased stock-based compensation primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price; and
•a legal claim recovery.
Adjusted operating ratio, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was 55.3% in the second quarter of 2021, a 170 basis point improvement from the same period of 2020. This improvement was primarily due to:
•higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
•decreased stock-based compensation primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price; and
•a legal claim recovery.
This improvement was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices.
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Return on Average Shareholders' Equity and Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
Return on average shareholders' equity and Adjusted ROIC are measures used by management to determine how productively the Company uses its long-term capital investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions. Adjusted ROIC is also an important performance criteria in determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan.
Return on average shareholders' equity was 39.5% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021, a 770 basis point increase compared to 31.8% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to higher Net income. This increase was partially offset by higher average shareholders' equity due to accumulated Net income, partially offset by the impact of the Company's share repurchase program.
Adjusted ROIC was 16.7% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021, a 40 basis point decrease compared to 17.1% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the increase in adjusted average invested capital driven by higher adjusted income, partially offset by the impact of the Company's share repurchase program. Adjusted ROIC is a Non-GAAP measure, which is defined and reconciled from Return on average shareholders' equity, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020
Income
Operating income was $1,600 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $4 million, from $1,604 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
•acquisition-related costs of $132 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction that were recognized in Purchased services and other;
•the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $72 million;
•the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $52 million;
•higher depreciation and amortization of $24 million (excluding FX);
•cost inflation;
•higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $16 million; and
•increased training costs.
This decrease was partially offset by:
•higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
•a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million; and
•the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
Adjusted operating income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $1,732 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $128 million, or 8%, from $1,604 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
•higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
•a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million; and
•the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
This increase was partially offset by:
•the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $72 million;
•the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $52 million;
•higher depreciation and amortization of $24 million (excluding FX);
•cost inflation; and
•higher defined benefit pension current service costs of $16 million.
Net income was $1,848 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $804 million, or 77%, from $1,044 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the $845 million merger termination fee received in connection with KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement and an FX translation gain on debt and lease liabilities of $85 million, compared to an FX translation loss on debt and lease liabilities of $129 million in the same period of 2020, partially offset by $344 million in acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction.
Adjusted income was $1,289 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $129 million, or 11%, from $1,160 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher Adjusted operating income.
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Diluted Earnings per Share
Diluted EPS was $2.76 in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $1.23, or 80%, from $1.53 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Net income and lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.92 in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $0.22, or 13%, from $1.70 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Adjusted income and lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program.
Operating Ratio
The Company’s Operating ratio was 60.1% in the first six months of 2021, a 190 basis point increase from 58.2% in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices.
This increase was partially offset by higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates and a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago.
Adjusted operating ratio, which excludes the acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction, was 56.8% in the first six months of 2021, a 140 basis point improvement from the same period of 2020. This improvement was primarily due to:
•higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
•a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago; and
•the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
This improvement was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices and higher depreciation and amortization.
Impact of FX on Earnings
Fluctuations in FX affect the Company’s results because U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and expenses are translated into Canadian dollars. U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and expenses increase (decrease) when the Canadian dollar weakens (strengthens) in relation to the U.S. dollar.
On July 23, 2021, the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York was U.S. $1.00 = $1.26 Canadian dollar.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the average exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar expressed in the Canadian dollar equivalent of one U.S. dollar, the high and low exchange rates and period end exchange rates for the periods indicated. Average for year-end periods are calculated by using the exchange rates on the last day of each full month during the relevant period. These rates are based on the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
| Average exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| For the three months ended - June 30 | $ | 1.23 | $ | 1.39 | ||||
| For the six months ended - June 30 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 1.37 | ||||
| Ending exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Beginning of year - January 1 | $ | 1.28 | $ | 1.30 | ||||
| Beginning of quarter - April 1 | $ | 1.26 | $ | 1.41 | ||||
| End of quarter - June 30 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.36 | ||||
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| High/Low exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| High | $ | 1.26 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.28 | $ | 1.45 | ||||||
| Low | $ | 1.20 | $ | 1.34 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 1.30 | ||||||
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In the second quarter of 2021, the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar resulted in a decrease in total revenues of $94 million, a decrease in total operating expenses of $47 million, and a decrease in interest expense of $12 million from the same period of 2020. In the first six months of 2021, the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar resulted in a decrease in total revenues of $146 million, a decrease in total operating expenses of $74 million, and a decrease in interest expense of $18 million from the same period of 2020.
The impact of FX on total revenues and operating expenses is discussed further in Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in the Foreign Exchange Risk section.
Impact of Fuel Price on Earnings
Fluctuations in fuel prices affect the Company’s results because fuel expense constitutes a significant portion of CP's operating costs. As fuel prices fluctuate, there will be an impact on earnings due to the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program. The following table indicates the average fuel price for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and the comparative periods of 2020.
| Average Fuel Price (U.S. dollars per U.S. gallon) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| For the three months ended - June 30 | $ | 2.71 | $ | 1.63 | ||||
| For the six months ended - June 30 | $ | 2.54 | $ | 1.98 | ||||
The impact of fuel prices on earnings includes the impacts of carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs recovered and paid, on revenues and expenses, respectively.
In the second quarter of 2021, the unfavourable impact of fuel prices on Operating income was $15 million. Higher fuel prices resulted in an increase in Total operating expenses of $68 million. Higher fuel prices and increased carbon tax recoveries, partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program resulted in an increase in Total revenues of $53 million from the same period of 2020.
In the first six months of 2021, the unfavourable impact of fuel prices on Operating income was $52 million. Higher fuel prices resulted in an increase in Total operating expenses of $75 million. Higher fuel prices and increased carbon tax recoveries, partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program resulted in an increase in Total revenues of $23 million from the same period of 2020.
Impact of Share Price on Earnings
Fluctuations in the Common Share price affect the Company's operating expenses because share-based liabilities are measured at fair value. The Company's Common Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") with ticker symbol "CP". The following tables indicate the opening and closing Common Share price on the TSX and the NYSE for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and the comparative periods in 2020.
| TSX (in Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Opening Common Share price, as at January 1 | $ | 88.31 | $ | 66.21 | ||||
| Ending Common Share price, as at March 31 | $ | 96.00 | $ | 62.11 | ||||
| Ending Common Share price, as at June 30 | $ | 95.32 | $ | 69.06 | ||||
| Change in Common Share price for the three months ended June 30 | $ | (0.68) | $ | 6.95 | ||||
| Change in Common Share price for the six months ended June 30 | $ | 7.01 | $ | 2.85 | ||||
| NYSE (in U.S. dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Opening Common Share price, as at January 1 | $ | 69.34 | $ | 50.99 | ||||
| Ending Common Share price, as at March 31 | $ | 75.86 | $ | 43.92 | ||||
| Ending Common Share price, as at June 30 | $ | 76.91 | $ | 51.07 | ||||
| Change in Common Share price for the three months ended June 30 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 7.15 | ||||
| Change in Common Share price for the six months ended June 30 | $ | 7.57 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
In the second quarter of 2021, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in a negligible change in stock-based compensation expense compared to an increase of $20 million in the same period of 2020.
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In the first six months of 2021, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $17 million compared to an increase of $3 million in the same period of 2020.
The impact of share price on stock-based compensation is discussed further in Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, Share Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation.
Operating Revenues
The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from transporting freight. Changes in freight volumes generally contribute to corresponding changes in freight revenues and certain variable expenses, such as fuel, equipment rents, and crew costs. Non-freight revenue is generated from leasing of certain assets; other arrangements, including contracts with passenger service operators and logistical services; and switching fees.
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(2) | ||||||||||||
Freight revenues (in millions)(1) | $ | 2,008 | $ | 1,752 | $ | 256 | 15 | 21 | |||||||||
| Non-freight revenues (in millions) | 46 | 40 | 6 | 15 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues (in millions) | $ | 2,054 | $ | 1,792 | $ | 262 | 15 | 21 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 723.5 | 631.0 | 92.5 | 15 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 39,061 | 35,727 | 3,334 | 9 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 2,775 | $ | 2,777 | $ | (2) | — | 6 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 5.14 | 4.90 | 0.24 | 5 | 11 | ||||||||||||
(1)Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of $133 million in 2021 and $63 million in 2020. Fuel surcharge revenues include recoveries of carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs.
(2)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Freight revenues were $2,008 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $256 million, or 15%, from $1,752 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight revenue per RTM.
RTMs are defined as the movement of one revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile. RTMs measure the relative weight and distance of rail freight moved by the Company. RTMs for the second quarter of 2021 were 39,061 million, an increase of 3,334 million, or 9%, from 35,727 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was mainly attributable to higher volumes of Energy, chemicals and plastics, Metals, minerals and consumer products, Intermodal, and Coal. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of Potash.
Freight revenue per RTM is defined as freight revenue per revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile. This is an indicator of yield. Freight revenue per RTM was 5.14 cents in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 0.24 cents, or 5%, from 4.90 cents in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to moving higher volumes of Automotive, which has a higher freight revenue per RTM compared to the corporate average, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices of $53 million, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $93 million.
Carloads are defined as revenue-generating shipments of containers and freight cars. Carloads were 723.5 thousand in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 92.5 thousand, or 15%, from 631.0 thousand in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of Intermodal, Coal, Automotive, Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Energy, chemicals and plastics.
Freight revenue per carload is defined as freight revenue per revenue-generating shipment of containers or freight cars. This is an indicator of yield. Freight revenue per carload was $2,775 in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $2 from $2,777 in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $93 million, offset by higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices of $53 million, and higher freight rates.
Non-freight revenues were $46 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $6 million, or 15%, from $40 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to revenue recognized for construction easements in Chicago of $4 million, higher leasing revenue, and switching fees.
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| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(2) | ||||||||||||
Freight revenues (in millions)(1) | $ | 3,926 | $ | 3,752 | $ | 174 | 5 | 9 | |||||||||
| Non-freight revenues (in millions) | 87 | 83 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues (in millions) | $ | 4,013 | $ | 3,835 | $ | 178 | 5 | 9 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 1,414.9 | 1,321.6 | 93.3 | 7 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 78,334 | 74,945 | 3,389 | 5 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 2,775 | $ | 2,839 | $ | (64) | (2) | 2 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 5.01 | 5.01 | — | — | 4 | ||||||||||||
(1)Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of $218 million in 2021 and $182 million in 2020. Fuel surcharge revenues include carbon taxes, levies, and obligations recovered under cap-and-trade programs.
(2)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Freight revenues were $3,926 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $174 million, or 5%, from $3,752 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes as measured by RTMs.
RTMs for the first six months of 2021 were 78,334 million, an increase of 3,389 million, or 5% from 74,945 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was mainly attributable to higher volumes of Grain, Coal, Energy, chemicals and plastics, excluding crude, Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Automotive. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and Potash.
Freight revenue per RTM was 5.01 cents in the first six months of 2021, consistent with the same period in 2020. This was primarily due to moving higher volumes of Automotive, which has a higher freight revenue per RTM compared to the corporate average, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices of $23 million. This increase was offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $145 million.
Carloads were 1,414.9 thousand in the first six months of 2021, an increase of 93.3 thousand, or 7%, from 1,321.6 thousand in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of Coal, Automotive, Intermodal, Grain, Metals minerals and consumer products, and Energy, chemicals and plastics, excluding crude. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and Potash.
Freight revenue per carload was $2,775 in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $64, or 2%, from $2,839 in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $145 million. This decrease was partially offset by higher freight rates and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices of $23 million.
Non-freight revenues were $87 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 5%, from $83 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to revenue recognized for construction easements in Chicago of $4 million and higher leasing revenues, partially offset by lower revenue from logistical services, passenger service operators, and switching fees.
Fuel Cost Adjustment Program
Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues associated with CP's fuel cost adjustment program, which is designed to respond to fluctuations in fuel prices and help reduce exposure to changing fuel prices. The surcharge is applied to shippers through tariffs and by contract, within agreed-upon guidelines. This program includes recoveries of carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs. Freight revenues included fuel surcharge revenues of $133 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $70 million, or 111%, from $63 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher fuel prices, higher volumes, and increased carbon tax recoveries. This increase was partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel adjustment program and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
In the first six months of 2021, fuel surcharge revenues were $218 million, an increase of $36 million, or 20%, from $182 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher fuel prices, higher volumes, and increased carbon tax recoveries. This increase was partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
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Lines of Business
Grain
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 444 | $ | 446 | $ | (2) | — | 4 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 118.4 | 118.4 | — | — | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 10,076 | 10,169 | (93) | (1) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 3,750 | $ | 3,767 | $ | (17) | — | 4 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 4.41 | 4.39 | 0.02 | — | 5 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Grain revenue was $444 million in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $2 million from $446 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes of Canadian grain to eastern Canada and Vancouver and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. This decrease was partially offset by moving higher volumes of U.S. corn and wheat to the U.S. Pacific Northwest, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices.
| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 892 | $ | 864 | $ | 28 | 3 | 7 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 234.8 | 219.0 | 15.8 | 7 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 20,849 | 19,185 | 1,664 | 9 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 3,799 | $ | 3,945 | $ | (146) | (4) | — | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 4.28 | 4.50 | (0.22) | (5) | (2) | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Grain revenue was $892 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $28 million, or 3%, from $864 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of U.S. corn and wheat to the U.S. Pacific Northwest. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving higher volumes of U.S. corn to the U.S. Pacific Northwest, which has a longer length of haul.
Coal
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 170 | $ | 131 | $ | 39 | 30 | 32 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 78.8 | 59.4 | 19.4 | 33 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 4,837 | 4,337 | 500 | 12 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 2,157 | $ | 2,205 | $ | (48) | (2) | (1) | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 3.51 | 3.02 | 0.49 | 16 | 18 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Coal revenue was $170 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $39 million, or 30%, from $131 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to increased freight revenue per RTM and higher volumes of Canadian coal, driven by prior year supply chain challenges at both the mines and the ports. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to moving higher volumes of Canadian coal to Kamloops, B.C., which has a shorter length of haul, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices.
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| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 333 | $ | 281 | $ | 52 | 19 | 20 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 150.8 | 123.2 | 27.6 | 22 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 10,117 | 8,772 | 1,345 | 15 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 2,208 | $ | 2,281 | $ | (73) | (3) | (2) | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 3.29 | 3.20 | 0.09 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Coal revenue was $333 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $52 million, or 19%, from $281 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of Canadian coal, driven by prior year supply chain challenges at both the mines and the ports, and increased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to moving higher volumes of Canadian coal to Kamloops, B.C., which has a shorter length of haul.
Potash
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 134 | $ | 146 | $ | (12) | (8) | (3) | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 44.6 | 47.0 | (2.4) | (5) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 4,978 | 5,490 | (512) | (9) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 3,004 | $ | 3,106 | $ | (102) | (3) | 2 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 2.69 | 2.66 | 0.03 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Potash revenue was $134 million in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $12 million, or 8%, from $146 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes of export potash to Vancouver and the U.S. Pacific Northwest as a result of construction at the Port of Vancouver and the Port of Portland, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. This decrease was partially offset by increased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, moving lower volumes of export potash, which has a longer length of haul, and higher freight rates.
| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 235 | $ | 258 | $ | (23) | (9) | (5) | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 79.0 | 83.4 | (4.4) | (5) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 8,764 | 9,628 | (864) | (9) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 2,975 | $ | 3,094 | $ | (119) | (4) | — | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 2.68 | 2.68 | — | — | 4 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Potash revenue was $235 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $23 million, or 9%, from $258 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes of export potash to Vancouver and the U.S. Pacific Northwest as a result of construction at the Port of Vancouver and the Port of Portland, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. This decrease was partially offset by higher freight rates and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to moving lower volumes of export potash, which has a longer length of haul.
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Fertilizers and Sulphur
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 78 | $ | 77 | $ | 1 | 1 | 10 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 17.0 | 16.7 | 0.3 | 2 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 1,263 | 1,233 | 30 | 2 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 4,588 | $ | 4,611 | $ | (23) | — | 8 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 6.18 | 6.24 | (0.06) | (1) | 7 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was $78 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $1 million, or 1%, from $77 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of wet fertilizer, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 155 | $ | 147 | $ | 8 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 33.3 | 31.8 | 1.5 | 5 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 2,532 | 2,328 | 204 | 9 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 4,655 | $ | 4,623 | $ | 32 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 6.12 | 6.31 | (0.19) | (3) | 3 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was $155 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $8 million, or 5%, from $147 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of wet and dry fertilizer, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving higher volumes of wet fertilizers from western Canada to the U.S. Midwest, which has a longer length of haul.
Forest Products
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 90 | $ | 81 | $ | 9 | 11 | 22 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 18.9 | 17.5 | 1.4 | 8 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 1,508 | 1,319 | 189 | 14 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 4,762 | $ | 4,629 | $ | 133 | 3 | 13 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 5.97 | 6.14 | (0.17) | (3) | 6 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forest products revenue was $90 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $9 million, or 11%, from $81 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of lumber, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving higher volumes of lumber, which has a longer length of haul.
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| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 170 | $ | 159 | $ | 11 | 7 | 15 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 36.4 | 35.6 | 0.8 | 2 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 2,871 | 2,596 | 275 | 11 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 4,670 | $ | 4,466 | $ | 204 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 5.92 | 6.12 | (0.20) | (3) | 4 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forest products revenue was $170 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $11 million, or 7%, from $159 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of lumber, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving higher volumes of lumber, which has a longer length of haul.
Energy, Chemicals and Plastics
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 369 | $ | 341 | $ | 28 | 8 | 16 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 76.1 | 62.8 | 13.3 | 21 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 5,856 | 4,512 | 1,344 | 30 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 4,849 | $ | 5,430 | $ | (581) | (11) | (5) | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 6.30 | 7.56 | (1.26) | (17) | (11) | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Energy, chemicals and plastics revenue was $369 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $28 million, or 8%, from $341 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of crude and liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") as a result of demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased primarily due to moving proportionately higher volumes of crude, which has a longer length of haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 757 | $ | 832 | $ | (75) | (9) | (5) | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 163.3 | 164.6 | (1.3) | (1) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 12,998 | 13,361 | (363) | (3) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 4,636 | $ | 5,055 | $ | (419) | (8) | (4) | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 5.82 | 6.23 | (0.41) | (7) | (3) | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Energy, chemicals and plastics revenue was $757 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $75 million, or 9%, from $832 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes of crude and decreased freight revenue per RTM. This decrease was partially offset by higher volumes of LPG. Freight revenue per RTM decreased primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to moving lower volumes of crude, which has a longer length of haul.
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Metals, Minerals and Consumer Products
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 180 | $ | 133 | $ | 47 | 35 | 49 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 61.1 | 45.1 | 16.0 | 35 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 2,837 | 1,877 | 960 | 51 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 2,946 | $ | 2,949 | $ | (3) | — | 10 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 6.34 | 7.09 | (0.75) | (11) | (2) | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Metals, minerals and consumer products revenue was $180 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $47 million, or 35%, from $133 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of frac sand and steel, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to moving proportionately higher volumes of frac sand, which has a longer length of haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 339 | $ | 322 | $ | 17 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 116.8 | 103.3 | 13.5 | 13 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 5,336 | 4,648 | 688 | 15 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 2,902 | $ | 3,117 | $ | (215) | (7) | (1) | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 6.35 | 6.93 | (0.58) | (8) | (2) | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Metals, minerals and consumer products revenue was $339 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $17 million, or 5%, from $322 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of steel, aggregates, and frac sand. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX and moving proportionately higher volumes of frac sand, which has a longer length of haul.
Automotive
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 98 | $ | 34 | $ | 64 | 188 | 216 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 28.7 | 11.9 | 16.8 | 141 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 467 | 130 | 337 | 259 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 3,415 | $ | 2,857 | $ | 558 | 20 | 31 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 20.99 | 26.15 | (5.16) | (20) | (12) | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Automotive revenue was $98 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $64 million, or 188%, from $34 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes as a result of the onboarding of customers moving to and from Vancouver, prior year manufacturing plant shutdowns across North America as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to moving proportionately higher volumes from Vancouver to eastern Canada, which has a longer length of haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
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| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 206 | $ | 121 | $ | 85 | 70 | 82 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 62.1 | 40.1 | 22.0 | 55 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 975 | 456 | 519 | 114 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 3,317 | $ | 3,017 | $ | 300 | 10 | 18 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 21.13 | 26.54 | (5.41) | (20) | (15) | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Automotive revenue was $206 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $85 million, or 70%, from $121 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes as a result of the onboarding of customers moving to and from Vancouver, prior year manufacturing plant shutdowns across North America as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to moving proportionately higher volumes from Vancouver to eastern Canada, which has a longer length of haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
Intermodal
| For the three months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 445 | $ | 363 | $ | 82 | 23 | 27 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 279.9 | 252.2 | 27.7 | 11 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 7,239 | 6,660 | 579 | 9 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 1,590 | $ | 1,439 | $ | 151 | 10 | 15 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 6.15 | 5.45 | 0.70 | 13 | 17 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Intermodal revenue was $445 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $82 million, or 23%, from $363 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher domestic retail and wholesale intermodal volumes and increased freight revenue per RTM. This increase was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. Carloads increased more than RTMs due to moving lower volumes of international intermodal to and from the Port of Vancouver, which has a longer length of haul.
| For the six months ended June 30 | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues (in millions) | $ | 839 | $ | 768 | $ | 71 | 9 | 12 | |||||||||
| Carloads (in thousands) | 538.4 | 520.6 | 17.8 | 3 | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Revenue ton-miles (in millions) | 13,892 | 13,971 | (79) | (1) | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenue per carload (in dollars) | $ | 1,558 | $ | 1,475 | $ | 83 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||
| Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents) | 6.04 | 5.50 | 0.54 | 10 | 12 | ||||||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Intermodal revenue was $839 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $71 million, or 9%, from $768 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher domestic retail and wholesale intermodal volumes and increased freight revenue per RTM. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of international intermodal driven by the completion of a customer contract and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to higher freight rates and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. Carloads increased while RTMs decreased due to moving lower volumes of international intermodal to and from the Port of Vancouver, which has a longer length of haul.
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Operating Expenses
| For the three months ended June 30 (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | $ | 379 | $ | 347 | $ | 32 | 9 | 13 | |||||||||
| Fuel | 218 | 131 | 87 | 66 | 82 | ||||||||||||
| Materials | 54 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment rents | 28 | 33 | (5) | (15) | (7) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 200 | 195 | 5 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Purchased services and other | 355 | 266 | 89 | 33 | 40 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 1,234 | $ | 1,022 | $ | 212 | 21 | 27 | |||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Operating expenses were $1,234 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $212 million, or 21%, from $1,022 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
•acquisition-related costs of $99 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction;
•the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $68 million;
•increased variable expenses from higher volumes;
•increased training costs;
•cost inflation;
•higher depreciation and amortization of $11 million (excluding FX); and
•higher incentive compensation.
This increase was partially offset by:
•the favourable impact of the change in FX of $47 million;
•decreased stock-based compensation of $18 million primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price; and
•a $16 million legal claim recovery.
| For the six months ended June 30 (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | FX Adjusted % Change(1) | ||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | $ | 784 | $ | 745 | $ | 39 | 5 | 8 | |||||||||
| Fuel | 424 | 343 | 81 | 24 | 31 | ||||||||||||
| Materials | 113 | 109 | 4 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment rents | 61 | 69 | (8) | (12) | (5) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 402 | 387 | 15 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Purchased services and other | 629 | 578 | 51 | 9 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 2,413 | $ | 2,231 | $ | 182 | 8 | 12 | |||||||||
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Operating expenses were $2,413 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $182 million, or 8%, from $2,231 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
•acquisition-related costs of $132 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction;
•the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $75 million;
•increased variable expenses from higher volumes;
•higher depreciation and amortization of $24 million (excluding FX);
•cost inflation;
•higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $16 million; and
•increased training costs.
This increase was partially offset by:
•the favourable impact of the change in FX of $74 million;
•a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million; and
•the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
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Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense includes employee wages, salaries, fringe benefits, and stock-based compensation. Compensation and benefits expense was $379 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $32 million, or 9%, from $347 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
•higher volume variable expenses as a result of an increase in workload as measured by GTMs;
•increased training costs;
•higher incentive compensation;
•higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $8 million; and
•the impact of wage and benefit inflation.
This increase was partially offset by:
•decreased stock-based compensation of $18 million primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price;
•the favourable impact of the change in FX of $12 million; and
•labour efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
Compensation and benefits expense was $784 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $39 million, or 5%, from $745 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
•higher volume variable expenses as a result of an increase in workload as measured by GTMs;
•the impact of wage and benefit inflation;
•higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $16 million; and
•increased training costs.
This increase was partially offset by:
•the favourable impact of the change in FX $17 million;
•labour efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization; and
•lower stock-based compensation of $5 million.
Fuel
Fuel expense consists mainly of fuel used by locomotives and includes provincial, state, and federal fuel taxes. Fuel expense was $218 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $87 million, or 66%, from $131 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $68 million and an increase in workload, as measured by GTMs.
This increase was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $11 million.
Fuel expense was $424 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $81 million, or 24%, from $343 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $75 million and an increase in workload, as measured by GTMs.
This increase was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $19 million and an increase in fuel efficiency of 1% from improvements in the operating plan resulting in running longer and heavier trains.
Materials
Materials expense includes the cost of materials used for the maintenance of track, locomotives, freight cars, and buildings, as well as software sustainment. Materials expense was $54 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 8%, from $50 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to increased locomotive maintenance, fuel prices and cost inflation partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX.
Materials expense was $113 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 4%, from $109 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to increased locomotive maintenance, fuel prices and cost inflation partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX.
Equipment Rents
Equipment rents expense includes the cost associated with using other railways' freight cars, intermodal equipment, and locomotives, net of rental income received from other railroads for the use of CP’s equipment. Equipment rents expense was $28 million in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $5 million, or 15%, from $33 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
•efficiencies in usage of pooled freight cars by CP;
•higher receipts for CP freight cars used by other railways;
•price incentives received on intermodal cars; and
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•the favourable impact of the change in FX of $3 million.
This increase was partially offset by greater usage of pooled freight cars as a result of higher volumes.
Equipment rents expense was $61 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $8 million, or 12%, from $69 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
•efficiencies in usage of pooled freight cars by CP;
•higher receipts for CP freight cars used by other railways;
•price incentives received on intermodal cars; and
•the favourable impact of the change in FX of $5 million.
This increase was partially offset by greater usage of pooled freight cars as a result of higher volumes.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense represents the charge associated with the use of track and roadway, buildings, rolling stock, information systems, and other depreciable assets. Depreciation and amortization expense was $200 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $5 million, or 3%, from $195 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to a higher depreciable asset base, partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $6 million.
Depreciation and amortization expense was $402 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $15 million, or 4%, from $387 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to a higher depreciable asset base, partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $9 million.
Purchased Services and Other
| For the three months ended June 30 (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | ||||||||||
| Support and facilities | $ | 70 | $ | 63 | $ | 7 | 11 | |||||||
| Track and operations | 70 | 62 | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||
| Intermodal | 51 | 47 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||||
| Equipment | 26 | 27 | (1) | (4) | ||||||||||
| Casualty | 23 | 30 | (7) | (23) | ||||||||||
| Property taxes | 34 | 31 | 3 | 10 | ||||||||||
| Other | 86 | 6 | 80 | 1,333 | ||||||||||
| Land sales | (5) | — | (5) | — | ||||||||||
| Total Purchased services and other | $ | 355 | $ | 266 | $ | 89 | 33 | |||||||
Purchased services and other expense encompasses a wide range of third-party costs, including expenses for joint facilities, personal injuries and damage claims, environmental remediation, property taxes, contractor and consulting fees, insurance, and gains on land sales. Purchased services and other expense was $355 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $89 million from $266 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
•the acquisition-related expenses of $99 million related to the proposed KCS transaction, reported in Other;
•higher variable expenses from higher volumes, reported in Intermodal, Equipment, and Track and Operations; and
•cost inflation.
This increase was partially offset by:
•a $16 million legal claim recovery, reported in Other;
•the favourable impact of the change in FX of $13 million; and
•lower expenses primarily due to the reduced number and severity of casualty incidents, reported in Casualty.
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| For the six months ended June 30 (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | Total Change | % Change | ||||||||||
| Support and facilities | $ | 140 | $ | 136 | $ | 4 | 3 | |||||||
| Track and operations | 132 | 140 | (8) | (6) | ||||||||||
| Intermodal | 104 | 104 | — | — | ||||||||||
| Equipment | 55 | 58 | (3) | (5) | ||||||||||
| Casualty | 60 | 68 | (8) | (12) | ||||||||||
| Property taxes | 68 | 67 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| Other | 129 | 9 | 120 | 1,333 | ||||||||||
| Land sales | (59) | (4) | (55) | 1,375 | ||||||||||
| Total Purchased services and other | $ | 629 | $ | 578 | $ | 51 | 9 | |||||||
Purchased services and other expense was $629 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $51 million, or 9%, from $578 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
•the acquisition-related expenses of $132 million related to the proposed KCS transaction, reported in Other;
•higher variable expenses from higher volumes, reported in Intermodal, Track and operations, and Equipment; and
•cost inflation.
This increase was partially offset by:
•a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million;
•the favourable impact of the change in FX of $21 million.
•a $16 million legal claim recovery, reported in Other;
•lower expenses primarily due to the reduced number and severity of casualty incidents, reported in Casualty; and
•a $7 million arbitration settlement, reported in Track and operations.
Other Income Statement Items
Other Expense (Income)
Other expense (income) consists of gains and losses from the change in FX on debt and lease liabilities and working capital, costs related to financing, shareholder costs, equity income, and other non-operating expenditures. Other expense was $157 million in the second quarter of 2021, a change of $243 million, or 283%, compared to an income of $86 million in the same period of 2020. This change was primarily due to acquisition-related expenses of $209 million, which include a loss on interest rate hedges of $150 million, bridge facility fees of $42 million, and a loss on FX hedges of $17 million, as well as a lower FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of $34 million.
Other expense was $129 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 3%, from $125 million in the same period of 2020. This change includes acquisition-related expenses of $212 million in 2021, which comprise a loss on interest rate hedges of $150 million, bridge facility and backstop revolver fees of $45 million, and a loss on FX hedges of $17 million. This is offset by a FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of $85 million, compared to a FX translation loss on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of $129 million in the same period of 2020.
FX translation gains and losses on debt and lease liabilities are discussed further in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Merger Termination Fee
On May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the Merger Agreement with CP to enter into a definitive agreement with CN. At the same time and in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, KCS paid CP a termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million). This amount is reported as "Merger termination fee" in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Income. No similar items were received in the same period of 2020.
Other Components of Net Periodic Benefit Recovery
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery is related to the Company's pension and other post-retirement and post-employment benefit plans. It includes interest cost on benefit obligations, expected return on fund assets, recognized net actuarial losses, and amortization of prior service costs. Other components of net periodic benefit recovery was $96 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $10 million or 12%, compared to $86 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in the interest cost on benefit obligation of $13 million and an increase in expected return on fund assets of $4 million, partially offset by an increase in recognized net actuarial losses of $7 million.
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Other components of net periodic benefit recovery was $191 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $20 million or 12%, compared to $171 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in the interest cost on benefit obligation of $28 million and an increase in expected return on fund assets of $7 million, partially offset by an increase in recognized net actuarial losses of $15 million.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense includes interest on long-term debt and finance leases. Net interest expense was $101 million in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $17 million, or 14%, from $118 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the favourable impact of the change in FX rates of $12 million and higher interest income of $4 million.
Net interest expense was $211 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $21 million, or 9%, from $232 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
•the favourable impact of the change in FX rates of $18 million;
•a reduction in interest related to long-term debt of $6 million as the result of a lower effective interest rate; and
•higher interest income of $4 million.
This was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of an increase in debt levels of $7 million.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $257 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $68 million, or 36%, from $189 million in the same period of 2020. Income tax expense was $448 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $74 million, or 20%, from $374 million in the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to higher taxable earnings due to the $845 million (U.S. $700 million) merger termination fee received, partially offset by higher acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and a lower effective tax rate.
The effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2021, including discrete items, was 17.10% compared to 22.98% in the same period of 2020. The effective tax rate in the first six months of 2021, including discrete items, was 19.50% compared to 26.38% in the same period of 2020. The effective tax rate in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, excluding discrete items, was 24.60% compared to 25.00% for the same periods in 2020. The decrease in the effective tax rate, excluding discrete items, was primarily due to the decrease in Alberta's corporate tax rate and a lower North Dakota tax rate.
The Company expects an annualized effective tax rate in 2021 of 24.60%. The Company’s 2021 outlook for its effective income tax rate is based on certain assumptions about events and developments that may or may not materialize or that may be offset entirely or partially by new events and developments. This is discussed further in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company believes adequate amounts of Cash and cash equivalents are available in the normal course of business to provide for ongoing operations, including the obligations identified in the tables in Contractual Commitments of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The Company is not aware of any trends or expected fluctuations in the Company's liquidity that would create any deficiencies. The Company's primary sources of liquidity include its cash and cash equivalents, its commercial paper program, its bilateral letter of credit facilities, and its revolving credit facility.
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company obtained commitments for a new 364-day senior unsecured facility (the "bridge facility") in the amount of U.S. $8.5 billion to bridge financing requirements for the proposed KCS transaction. The Company planned to issue an aggregate of 222.5 million new Common Shares to fund the share consideration portion. Effective April 9, 2021, the Company also amended the financial covenant within its existing revolving credit facility to provide flexibility upon the closing of the proposed KCS transaction. Effective May 21, 2021, upon termination of the Merger Agreement with KCS, the bridge facility was terminated.
On June 21, 2021, the Company filed a new base shelf prospectus in each province of Canada and a registration statement with the SEC to issue up to U.S. $8.5 billion in debt securities in the Canadian and U.S. capital markets over 25 months from the filing date. The Company had previously entered into forward starting floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements totalling a notional U.S. $2.4 billion and interest rate bond locks totalling a notional $600 million to fix benchmark rates on future debt issuances in 2021.
As at June 30, 2021, the Company had $892 million of Cash and cash equivalents compared to $147 million at December 31, 2020.
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As at June 30, 2021, the Company's revolving credit facility was undrawn, unchanged from December 31, 2020, from a total available amount of U.S. $1.3 billion. The agreement requires the Company to maintain a financial covenant in conjunction with the credit facility. As at June 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all terms and conditions of the credit facility arrangements and satisfied the financial covenant.
The Company has a commercial paper program that enables it to issue commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S. $1.0 billion in the form of unsecured promissory notes. This commercial paper program is backed by the revolving credit facility. As at June 30, 2021, there were no commercial paper borrowings outstanding, compared to U.S. $644 million as at December 31, 2020.
As at June 30, 2021, under its bilateral letter of credit facilities, the Company had letters of credit drawn of $58 million from a total available amount of $300 million, compared to $59 million from a total available amount of $300 million as at December 31, 2020. Under the bilateral letter of credit facilities, the Company has the option to post collateral in the form of Cash or cash equivalents, equal at least to the face value of the letter of credit issued. As at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company did not have any collateral posted on its bilateral letter of credit facilities.
The following discussion of operating, investing, and financing activities describes the Company’s indicators of liquidity and capital resources.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was $1,954 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $1,119 million, or 134%, compared to $835 million in the same period of 2020. Cash provided by operating activities was $2,536 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $1,212 million, or 92%, compared to $1,324 million in the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to higher cash generating income as a result of the $845 million merger termination fee received from KCS as well as a favourable change in working capital driven by acquisition-related payables and higher receipts from customers in advance of providing services.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was $405 million in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $63 million, or 13%, compared to $468 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower capital additions during the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.
Cash used in investing activities was $691 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $139 million, or 17%, compared to $830 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower capital additions as well as higher proceeds from the sale of properties during 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.
Free Cash
CP generated positive Free cash of $746 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $413 million, or 124%, from $333 million in the same period of 2020. For the first six months of 2021, CP generated positive Free cash of $1,042 million, an increase of $551 million, or 112%, from $491 million in the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to an increase in cash provided by operating activities as well as lower capital additions and higher proceeds from the sale of properties during 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.
Free cash is affected by seasonal fluctuations and by other factors including the size of the Company's capital programs. Free cash is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities was $1,016 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $694 million, or 216%, compared to $322 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher net repayments of commercial paper, partially offset by net repayments of short-term borrowings in the three months ended June 30, 2020 and a pause on payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program due to the proposed KCS transaction during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Cash used in financing activities was $1,096 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $730 million, or 199%, compared to $366 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the issuances of U.S. $500 million 2.050% notes due March 5, 2030 and $300 million 3.050% notes due March 9, 2050 during the first six months 2020 and higher net repayments of commercial paper as well as acquisition-related financing fees during the six months ended June 30, 2021. This was partially offset by a pause on payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program due to the proposed KCS transaction during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
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Credit Measures
Credit ratings provide information relating to the Company’s operations and liquidity, and affect the Company’s ability to obtain short-term and long-term financing and/or the cost of such financing.
A strong investment grade credit rating is an important measure in assessing the Company’s ability to maintain access to public financing and to minimize the cost of capital. It also affects the ability of the Company to engage in certain collateralized business activities on a cost-effective basis.
Credit ratings and outlooks are based on the rating agencies’ methodologies and can change from time to time to reflect their views of CP. Their views are affected by numerous factors including, but not limited to, the Company’s financial position and liquidity along with external factors beyond the Company’s control.
As at June 30, 2021, CP's credit ratings from Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("Standard & Poor's") remain unchanged from December 31, 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, Moody's Investor Service ("Moody's") downgraded CP's credit rating to Baa2 from Baa1 due to the announcement of the proposed KCS transaction.
Credit ratings as at June 30, 2021(1)
| Long-term debt | Outlook | ||||||||||
| Standard & Poor's | |||||||||||
| Long-term corporate credit | BBB+ | stable | |||||||||
| Senior secured debt | A | stable | |||||||||
| Senior unsecured debt | BBB+ | stable | |||||||||
| Moody's | |||||||||||
| Senior unsecured debt | Baa2 | stable | |||||||||
| Commercial paper program | |||||||||||
| Standard & Poor's | A-2 | N/A | |||||||||
| Moody's | P-2 | N/A | |||||||||
(1)Credit ratings are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities and do not address the market price or suitability of a specific security for a particular investor. Credit ratings are based on the rating agencies' methodologies and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies.
Financial Ratios
The Long-term debt to Net income ratio for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 was 2.7 and 4.1, respectively. This decrease was primarily due to a lower debt balance and higher net income for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021.
The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 was 2.0 and 2.4, respectively. The decrease as at June 30, 2021 was primarily due to a lower adjusted net debt balance, as a result of the merger termination fee received on May 21, 2021 and the pause on payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program due to the proposed KCS transaction. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is a Non-GAAP measure, which is defined and reconciled from the Long-term debt to Net income ratio, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Over the long term, CP targets an Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.0 to 2.5.
Although CP has provided a target Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio), management is unable to reconcile, without unreasonable efforts, the target Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio to the most comparable GAAP measure (Long-term debt to Net income ratio), due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In recent years, CP has recognized acquisition-related costs (including legal, consulting, and financing fees and fair value gain or loss on FX forward contracts and interest rate hedges), the merger termination fee, changes in income tax rates and a change to an uncertain tax item. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions affect Net income but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, the U.S.-to-Canada dollar exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a significant impact on CP’s reported results but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted EBITDA. In particular, CP excludes the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities, interest and taxes from Adjusted EBITDA. Please see Forward-Looking Statements in this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.
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Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (“CPRC”), a 100%-owned subsidiary of CPRL, is the issuer of certain securities which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CPRL on an unsecured basis. The other subsidiaries of CPRC do not guarantee the securities and are referred to below as the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”. The following is a description of the terms and conditions of the guarantees with respect to securities for which CPRC is the issuer and CPRL provides a full and unconditional guarantee.
As at June 30, 2021, CPRC had $7,250 million principal amount of debt securities outstanding due through 2115, and $43 million in perpetual 4% consolidated debenture stock, for all of which CPRL is the guarantor.
CPRL fully and unconditionally guarantees the payment of the principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the debt securities and consolidated debenture stock issued by CPRC, any sinking fund or analogous payments payable with respect to such securities, and any additional amounts payable when they become due, whether at maturity or otherwise. The guarantee is CPRL’s unsubordinated and unsecured obligation and ranks equally with all of CPRL’s other unsecured, unsubordinated obligations.
CPRL will be released and relieved of its obligations under the guarantees after obligations to the holders are satisfied in accordance with the terms of the respective instruments.
Pursuant to Rule 13-01 of the SEC's Regulation S-X, the Company provides summarized financial and non-financial information of CPRC in lieu of providing separate financial statements of CPRC.
More information on the securities under this guarantee structure can be found in Exhibit 22.1 List of Issuers and Guarantor Subsidiaries of this quarterly report.
Summarized Financial Information
The following tables present summarized financial information for CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor) on a combined basis after elimination of (i) intercompany transactions and balances among CPRC and CPRL; (ii) equity in earnings from and investments in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries; and (iii) intercompany dividend income.
Statements of Income
| CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor) | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | For the six months ended June 30, 2021 | For the year ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 3,023 | $ | 5,797 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,914 | 3,263 | ||||||
Operating income(1) | 1,109 | 2,534 | ||||||
Less: Other(2) | (684) | 127 | ||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 1,793 | 2,407 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,445 | $ | 1,792 | ||||
(1)Includes net lease costs incurred from non-guarantor subsidiaries for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2020 of $219 million and $435 million, respectively.
(2)Includes Other expense (income), Merger termination fee, Other components of net periodic benefit recovery, and Net interest expense.
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Balance Sheets
| CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor) | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | As at June 30, 2021 | As at December 31, 2020 | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets | $ | 1,403 | $ | 907 | ||||
| Properties | 11,158 | 10,865 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | 1,306 | 1,151 | ||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | 2,476 | $ | 2,290 | ||||
| Long-term debt | 7,847 | 8,585 | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 2,997 | 2,981 | ||||||
Excluded from the Income Statements and Balance Sheets above are the following significant intercompany transactions and balances that CPRC and CPRL have with the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries:
Cash Transactions with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
| CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor) | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | For the six months ended June 30, 2021 | For the year ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||
| Dividend income from non-guarantor subsidiaries | $ | 248 | $ | 163 | ||||
| Capital contributions to non-guarantor subsidiaries | (134) | — | ||||||
| Redemption of shares by non-guarantor subsidiaries | 1,090 | 198 | ||||||
Balances with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
| CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor) | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | As at June 30, 2021 | As at December 31, 2020 | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, intercompany | $ | 215 | $ | 327 | ||||
| Short-term advances to affiliates | 51 | 20 | ||||||
| Long-term advances to affiliates | 10 | 9 | ||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable, intercompany | $ | 142 | $ | 179 | ||||
| Short-term advances from affiliates | 2,573 | 3,658 | ||||||
| Long-term advances from affiliates | 80 | 82 | ||||||
Share Capital
At July 27, 2021, the latest practicable date, there were 666,847,886 Common Shares and no preferred shares issued and outstanding, which consists of 13,746 holders of record of the Common Shares. In addition, CP has a Management Stock Option Incentive Plan (“MSOIP”), under which key officers and employees are granted options to purchase the Common Shares. Options issued prior to the share split described in the Executive Summary now each provide rights over five shares. For consistency, all number of options presented herein are shown on the basis of the number of shares subject to the options. At July 27, 2021, 7,611,028 options were outstanding under the MSOIP and stand-alone option agreements entered into with Mr. Keith Creel. There are 3,304,378 options available to be issued by the Company’s MSOIP in the future. CP has a Director's Stock Option Plan (“DSOP”), under which directors are granted options to purchase Common Shares. There are no outstanding options under the DSOP, which has 1,700,000 options available to be issued in the future.
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Non-GAAP Measures
The Company presents Non-GAAP measures to provide a basis for evaluating underlying earnings and liquidity trends in the Company’s business that can be compared with the results of operations in prior periods. In addition, these Non-GAAP measures facilitate a multi-period assessment of long-term profitability, allowing management and other external users of the Company’s consolidated financial information to compare profitability on a long-term basis, including assessing future profitability, with that of the Company’s peers.
These Non-GAAP measures have no standardized meaning and are not defined by GAAP and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these Non-GAAP measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The Company uses adjusted earnings results including Adjusted income, Adjusted diluted earnings per share, Adjusted operating income and Adjusted operating ratio to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and for planning and forecasting future business operations and future profitability. These Non-GAAP measures are presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in other sections of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These Non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operating results because they exclude certain significant items that are not considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount. As a result, these items are excluded for management assessment of operational performance, allocation of resources and preparation of annual budgets. These significant items may include, but are not limited to, restructuring and asset impairment charges, individually significant gains and losses from sales of assets, acquisition-related costs (including legal, consulting, and financing fees and fair value gain or loss on FX forward contracts and interest rate hedges), the merger termination fee, the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities (including borrowings under the credit facility), discrete tax items, changes in income tax rates, changes to an uncertain tax item, and certain items outside the control of management. These items may not be non-recurring. However, excluding these significant items from GAAP results allows for a consistent understanding of the Company's consolidated financial performance when performing a multi-period assessment including assessing the likelihood of future results. Accordingly, these Non-GAAP financial measures may provide insight to investors and other external users of the Company's consolidated financial information.
In the first six months of 2021, there were three significant items included in Net income as follows:
•acquisition-related costs of $344 million in connection with the proposed KCS transaction ($263 million after current taxes of $33 million and deferred taxes of $48 million), including an expense of $132 million recognized in Purchased services and other and $212 million recognized in Other expense (income), that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 38 cents as follows:
–in the second quarter, acquisition-related costs of $308 million ($236 million after current taxes of $25 million and deferred taxes of $47 million), including an expense of $99 million recognized in Purchased services and other and $209 million recognized in Other expense (income), that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 35 cents; and
–in the first quarter, acquisition-related costs of $36 million ($27 million after current taxes of $8 million and deferred taxes of $1 million), including an expense of $33 million recognized in Purchased services and other and $3 million recognized in Other expense (income), that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 4 cents.
•merger termination fee of $845 million ($748 million after current taxes) in connection with KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement effective May 21, 2021, that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by $1.11; and
•a non-cash gain of $85 million ($74 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 11 cents as follows:
–in the second quarter, a $52 million gain ($45 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 7 cents; and
–in the first quarter, a $33 million gain ($29 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 4 cents.
In 2020, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $29 million due to a change relating to a tax return filing election for the state of North Dakota that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 5 cents; and
•during the course of the year, a net non-cash gain of $14 million ($12 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 2 cents as follows:
–in the fourth quarter, a $103 million gain ($90 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 13 cents;
–in the third quarter, a $40 million gain ($38 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 6 cents;
–in the second quarter, an $86 million gain ($82 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 12 cents; and
–in the first quarter, a $215 million loss ($198 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 28 cents.
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In the six months ended December 31, 2019, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax expense of $24 million as a result of a provision for an uncertain tax item of a prior period that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 3 cents; and
•a net non-cash gain of $12 million ($10 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 1 cent as follows:
–in the fourth quarter, a $37 million gain ($32 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 4 cents; and
–in the third quarter, a $25 million loss ($22 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 3 cents.
Reconciliation of GAAP Performance Measures to Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The following tables reconcile the most directly comparable measures presented in accordance with GAAP to the Non-GAAP measures presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in other sections of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations:
Adjusted income is calculated as Net income reported on a GAAP basis adjusted for significant items.
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | For the twelve months ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income as reported | $ | 1,246 | $ | 635 | $ | 1,848 | $ | 1,044 | $ | 2,444 | ||||||||||
| Less significant items (pre-tax): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | (308) | — | (344) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Merger termination fee | 845 | — | 845 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities | 52 | 86 | 85 | (129) | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Add: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of adjustments(1) | 32 | 4 | 27 | (13) | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax rate changes | — | — | — | — | (29) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted income | $ | 689 | $ | 553 | $ | 1,289 | $ | 1,160 | $ | 2,403 | ||||||||||
(1)The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of 5.48% and 4.67% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, 5.62% and 9.87% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and 13.58% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated using Adjusted income, as defined above, divided by the weighted-average diluted number of Common Shares outstanding during the period as determined in accordance with GAAP.
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | For the twelve months ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share as reported | $ | 1.86 | $ | 0.93 | $ | 2.76 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 3.59 | ||||||||||
| Less significant items (pre-tax): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | (0.46) | — | (0.51) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Merger termination fee | 1.26 | — | 1.26 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.13 | (0.19) | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
| Add: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of adjustments(1) | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.04 | (0.02) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax rate changes | — | — | — | — | (0.04) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.03 | $ | 0.81 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.70 | $ | 3.53 | ||||||||||
(1)The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of 5.48% and 4.67% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, 5.62% and 9.87% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and 13.58% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
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Adjusted operating income is calculated as Operating income reported on a GAAP basis less significant items.
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Operating income as reported | $ | 820 | $ | 770 | $ | 1,600 | $ | 1,604 | ||||||
| Less significant item: | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | (99) | — | (132) | — | ||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income | $ | 919 | $ | 770 | $ | 1,732 | $ | 1,604 | ||||||
Adjusted operating ratio excludes those significant items that are reported within operating income.
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||
| Operating ratio as reported | 60.1 | % | 57.0 | % | 60.1 | % | 58.2 | % | ||||||
| Less significant item: | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | 4.8 | % | — | % | 3.3 | % | — | % | ||||||
| Adjusted operating ratio | 55.3 | % | 57.0 | % | 56.8 | % | 58.2 | % | ||||||
Adjusted ROIC
Adjusted ROIC is calculated as Adjusted return divided by Adjusted average invested capital. Adjusted return is defined as Net income adjusted for interest expense, tax effected at the Company’s adjusted annualized effective tax rate, and significant items in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, tax effected at the applicable tax rate. Adjusted average invested capital is defined as the sum of total Shareholders' equity, Long-term debt, and Long-term debt maturing within one year, as presented in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, each averaged between the beginning and ending balance over a rolling 12-month period, adjusted for the impact of significant items, tax effected at the applicable tax rate, on closing balances as part of this average. Adjusted ROIC excludes significant items reported in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, as these significant items are not considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount, and excludes interest expense, net of tax, to incorporate returns on the Company’s overall capitalization. Adjusted ROIC is a performance measure that measures how productively the Company uses its long-term capital investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions made by management, and is an important performance criteria in determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan. Adjusted ROIC, which is reconciled below from Return on average shareholders' equity, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, is also presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Calculation of Return on average shareholders' equity
| For the twelve months ended June 30 | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Net income as reported | $ | 3,248 | $ | 2,326 | ||||
| Average shareholders' equity | $ | 8,215 | $ | 7,311 | ||||
| Return on average shareholders' equity | 39.5 | % | 31.8 | % | ||||
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Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted return
| For the twelve months ended June 30 | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Net income as reported | $ | 3,248 | $ | 2,326 | ||||
| Add: | ||||||||
| Net interest expense | 437 | 454 | ||||||
Tax on interest(1) | (107) | (113) | ||||||
| Significant items (pre-tax): | ||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | 344 | — | ||||||
| Merger termination fee | (845) | — | ||||||
| Impact of FX translation (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities | (228) | 117 | ||||||
Tax on significant items(2) | 42 | (11) | ||||||
| Income tax rate changes | (29) | — | ||||||
| Provision for uncertain tax item | — | 24 | ||||||
| Adjusted return | $ | 2,862 | $ | 2,797 | ||||
(1)Tax was calculated at the adjusted annualized effective tax rate of 24.45% and 24.69% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)Tax was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of 5.52% and 9.68% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
Reconciliation of Average shareholders' equity to Adjusted average invested capital
| For the twelve months ended June 30 | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Average shareholders' equity | $ | 8,215 | $ | 7,311 | ||||
| Average Long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one year | 9,135 | 9,044 | ||||||
| $ | 17,350 | $ | 16,355 | |||||
| Less: | ||||||||
| Significant items (pre-tax): | ||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | (172) | — | ||||||
| Merger termination fee | 423 | — | ||||||
Tax on significant items(1) | (9) | — | ||||||
| Income tax rate changes | 15 | — | ||||||
| Provision for uncertain tax item | — | (12) | ||||||
| Adjusted average invested capital | $ | 17,093 | $ | 16,367 | ||||
(1) Tax was calculated at the pre-tax effect of the adjustment multiplied by the applicable tax rate of 3.21% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021. The applicable tax rate reflects the taxable jurisdiction and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant item.
Calculation of Adjusted ROIC
| For the twelve months ended June 30 | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Adjusted return | $ | 2,862 | $ | 2,797 | ||||
| Adjusted average invested capital | $ | 17,093 | $ | 16,367 | ||||
| Adjusted ROIC | 16.7 | % | 17.1 | % | ||||
Free Cash
Free cash is calculated as Cash provided by operating activities, less Cash used in investing activities, adjusted for changes in cash and cash equivalents balances resulting from FX fluctuations, the acquisition-related transaction costs paid in cash related to the proposed KCS transaction, the merger termination fee received in cash related to the proposed KCS transaction and the acquisition of Central Maine & Québec Railway ("CMQ"). Free cash is a measure that management considers to be a valuable
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indicator of liquidity. Free cash is useful to investors and other external users of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as it assists with the evaluation of the Company's ability to generate cash to satisfy debt obligations and discretionary activities such as dividends, share repurchase programs, and other strategic opportunities. The acquisition-related transaction costs paid in cash and the merger termination fee received in cash related to the proposed KCS transaction are not indicative of operating trends and have been excluded from Free cash. The acquisition of CMQ is not indicative of investment trends and has also been excluded from Free cash. Free cash should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, Cash provided by operating activities. Free cash is presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash
| For the three months ended June 30 | For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,954 | $ | 835 | $ | 2,536 | $ | 1,324 | ||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | (405) | (468) | (691) | (830) | ||||||||||
| Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents | (1) | (15) | (4) | 16 | ||||||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | (43) | — | (46) | — | ||||||||||
| Merger termination fee | 845 | — | 845 | — | ||||||||||
| Investment in Central Maine and Québec Railway | — | 19 | — | 19 | ||||||||||
| Free cash | $ | 746 | $ | 333 | $ | 1,042 | $ | 491 | ||||||
Foreign Exchange Adjusted % Change
FX adjusted % change allows certain financial results to be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons in the analysis of trends in business performance. Financial result variances at constant currency are obtained by translating the comparable period of the prior year results denominated in U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rates of the current period.
FX adjusted % changes in revenues are further used in calculating FX adjusted % change in freight revenue per carload and RTM. These items are presented in Operating Revenues of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
| For the three months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Reported 2021 | Reported 2020 | Variance due to FX | FX Adjusted 2020 | FX Adjusted % Change | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues by line of business | |||||||||||||||||
| Grain | $ | 444 | $ | 446 | $ | (20) | $ | 426 | 4 | ||||||||
| Coal | 170 | 131 | (2) | 129 | 32 | ||||||||||||
| Potash | 134 | 146 | (8) | 138 | (3) | ||||||||||||
| Fertilizers and sulphur | 78 | 77 | (6) | 71 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| Forest products | 90 | 81 | (7) | 74 | 22 | ||||||||||||
| Energy, chemicals and plastics | 369 | 341 | (22) | 319 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| Metals, minerals and consumer products | 180 | 133 | (12) | 121 | 49 | ||||||||||||
| Automotive | 98 | 34 | (3) | 31 | 216 | ||||||||||||
| Intermodal | 445 | 363 | (13) | 350 | 27 | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues | 2,008 | 1,752 | (93) | 1,659 | 21 | ||||||||||||
| Non-freight revenues | 46 | 40 | (1) | 39 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 2,054 | $ | 1,792 | $ | (94) | $ | 1,698 | 21 | ||||||||
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| For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Reported 2021 | Reported 2020 | Variance due to FX | FX Adjusted 2020 | FX Adjusted % Change | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues by line of business | |||||||||||||||||
| Grain | $ | 892 | $ | 864 | $ | (30) | $ | 834 | 7 | ||||||||
| Coal | 333 | 281 | (3) | 278 | 20 | ||||||||||||
| Potash | 235 | 258 | (11) | 247 | (5) | ||||||||||||
| Fertilizers and sulphur | 155 | 147 | (9) | 138 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| Forest products | 170 | 159 | (11) | 148 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| Energy, chemicals and plastics | 757 | 832 | (35) | 797 | (5) | ||||||||||||
| Metals, minerals and consumer products | 339 | 322 | (20) | 302 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| Automotive | 206 | 121 | (8) | 113 | 82 | ||||||||||||
| Intermodal | 839 | 768 | (18) | 750 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| Freight revenues | 3,926 | 3,752 | (145) | 3,607 | 9 | ||||||||||||
| Non-freight revenues | 87 | 83 | (1) | 82 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 4,013 | $ | 3,835 | $ | (146) | $ | 3,689 | 9 | ||||||||
FX adjusted % changes in operating expenses are presented in Operating Expenses of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
| For the three months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Reported 2021 | Reported 2020 | Variance due to FX | FX Adjusted 2020 | FX Adjusted % Change | ||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | $ | 379 | $ | 347 | $ | (12) | $ | 335 | 13 | ||||||||
| Fuel | 218 | 131 | (11) | 120 | 82 | ||||||||||||
| Materials | 54 | 50 | (2) | 48 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment rents | 28 | 33 | (3) | 30 | (7) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 200 | 195 | (6) | 189 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Purchased services and other | 355 | 266 | (13) | 253 | 40 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 1,234 | $ | 1,022 | $ | (47) | $ | 975 | 27 | ||||||||
| For the six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Reported 2021 | Reported 2020 | Variance due to FX | FX Adjusted 2020 | FX Adjusted % Change | ||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | $ | 784 | $ | 745 | $ | (17) | $ | 728 | 8 | ||||||||
| Fuel | 424 | 343 | (19) | 324 | 31 | ||||||||||||
| Materials | 113 | 109 | (3) | 106 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment rents | 61 | 69 | (5) | 64 | (5) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 402 | 387 | (9) | 378 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Purchased services and other | 629 | 578 | (21) | 557 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 2,413 | $ | 2,231 | $ | (74) | $ | 2,157 | 12 | ||||||||
Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") ratio is calculated as Adjusted net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is a key credit measure used to assess the Company’s financial capacity. The ratio provides information on the Company’s ability to service its debt and other long-term obligations. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, which is reconciled below from the Long-term debt to Net income ratio, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, is also presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Calculation of Long-term Debt to Net Income Ratio
| (in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at June 30 | $ | 8,722 | $ | 9,548 | ||||
| Net income for the twelve months ended June 30 | $ | 3,248 | $ | 2,326 | ||||
| Long-term debt to Net income ratio | 2.7 | 4.1 | ||||||
Reconciliation of Long-term Debt to Adjusted Net Debt
Adjusted net debt is defined as Long-term debt, Long-term debt maturing within one year, and Short-term borrowing as reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets adjusted for pension plans deficit, operating lease liabilities recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Cash and cash equivalents.
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at June 30 | $ | 8,722 | $ | 9,548 | ||||
| Add: | ||||||||
Pension plans deficit(1) | 322 | 294 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 273 | 343 | ||||||
| Less: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 892 | 277 | ||||||
| Adjusted net debt as at June 30 | $ | 8,425 | $ | 9,908 | ||||
(1)Pension plans deficit is the total funded status of the Pension plans in deficit only.
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBIT, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA
Earnings before interest and tax ("EBIT") is calculated as Net income before Net interest expense and Income tax expense. Adjusted EBIT excludes significant items reported in both Operating income and Other expense (income). Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Adjusted EBIT plus operating lease expense and Depreciation and amortization, less Other components of net periodic benefit recovery.
| For the twelve months ended June 30 | ||||||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Net income as reported | $ | 3,248 | $ | 2,326 | ||||
| Add: | ||||||||
| Net interest expense | 437 | 454 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 832 | 817 | ||||||
| EBIT | 4,517 | 3,597 | ||||||
| Less significant items (pre-tax): | ||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | (344) | — | ||||||
| Merger termination fee | 845 | — | ||||||
| Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities | 228 | (117) | ||||||
| Adjusted EBIT | 3,788 | 3,714 | ||||||
| Add: | ||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 72 | 80 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 794 | 750 | ||||||
| Less: | ||||||||
| Other components of net periodic benefit recovery | 362 | 357 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 4,292 | $ | 4,187 | ||||
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Calculation of Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
| (in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Adjusted net debt as at June 30 | $ | 8,425 | $ | 9,908 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended June 30 | $ | 4,292 | $ | 4,187 | ||||
| Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio | 2.0 | 2.4 | ||||||
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Guarantees
As at June 30, 2021, the Company had residual value guarantees on operating lease commitments of $1 million. The maximum amount that could be payable under these and all of the Company’s other guarantees cannot be reasonably estimated due to the nature of certain of these guarantees. All or a portion of amounts paid under certain guarantees could be recoverable from other parties or through insurance. The Company accrues for all guarantees that it expects to pay. As at June 30, 2021, these accruals amounted to $9 million, reduced from $18 million at December 31, 2020, as a result of settlements.
Contractual Commitments
The following table indicates the Company’s obligations and commitments to make future payments for contracts such as debt, leases, and commercial arrangements as at June 30, 2021.
| Payments due by period (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Total | 2021 | 2022 & 2023 | 2024 & 2025 | Thereafter | ||||||||||||
| Contractual commitments | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest on long-term debt and finance leases | $ | 10,403 | $ | 215 | $ | 745 | $ | 677 | $ | 8,766 | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 8,670 | 323 | 925 | 949 | 6,473 | ||||||||||||
| Finance leases | 138 | 3 | 108 | 14 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 303 | 29 | 113 | 75 | 86 | ||||||||||||
| Supplier purchases | 1,656 | 306 | 1,073 | 94 | 183 | ||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities(1) | 468 | 29 | 102 | 98 | 239 | ||||||||||||
| Total contractual commitments | $ | 21,638 | $ | 905 | $ | 3,066 | $ | 1,907 | $ | 15,760 | |||||||
(1)Includes expected cash payments for environmental remediation, post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, long-term disability benefits, pension benefit payments for the Company’s non-registered supplemental pension plan, and certain other long-term liabilities. Projected payments for post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, and long-term disability benefits include the anticipated payments for years 2021 to 2030. Pension contributions for the Company’s registered pension plans are not included due to the volatility in calculating them. Pension payments are discussed further in Critical Accounting Estimates of Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Certain Other Financial Commitments
In addition to the financial commitments mentioned previously in Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and those mentioned above, the Company is party to certain other financial commitments discussed below.
Letters of Credit
Letters of credit are obtained mainly to provide security to third parties under the terms of various agreements. CP is liable for these contractual amounts in the case of non-performance under these agreements. Letters of credit are accommodated through a revolving credit facility and the Company’s bilateral letter of credit facilities.
Capital Commitments
The Company remains committed to maintaining the current high level of quality of our capital assets in pursuing sustainable growth. As part of this commitment, CP has entered into contracts with suppliers to make various capital purchases related to track and rolling stock programs. Payments for these commitments are due in 2021 through 2032. These expenditures are expected to be financed by cash generated from operations or by issuing new debt.
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The following table outlines the Company’s commitments to make future payments for letters of credit and capital expenditures as at June 30, 2021:
| Payments due by period (in millions of Canadian dollars) | Total | 2021 | 2022 & 2023 | 2024 & 2025 | Thereafter | |||||||||||||||
| Certain other financial commitments | ||||||||||||||||||||
Letters of credit | $ | 58 | $ | 45 | $ | 13 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Capital commitments | 509 | 180 | 229 | 43 | 57 | |||||||||||||||
| Total certain other financial commitments | $ | 567 | $ | 225 | $ | 242 | $ | 43 | $ | 57 | ||||||||||
Critical Accounting Estimates
To prepare Consolidated Financial Statements that conform with GAAP, the Company is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Using the most current information available, the Company reviews estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to environmental liabilities, pensions and other benefits, property, plant and equipment, deferred income taxes, and personal injury and other claims liabilities. Additional information concerning critical accounting estimates is supplemented in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The development, selection and disclosure of these estimates, and this MD&A, have been reviewed by the Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance Committee, which is composed entirely of independent directors.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the United States Exchange Act, as amended and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and forward-looking information within the meaning of other relevant securities legislation, including applicable securities laws in Canada (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements typically include words such as “financial expectations”, “key assumptions”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “will”, “outlook”, “should” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. To the extent that CP has provided forecasts or targets using Non-GAAP financial measures, the Company may not be able to provide a reconciliation to a GAAP measure without unreasonable efforts, due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements relating, but not limited to, statements concerning 2021 volume as measured in RTMs, Adjusted diluted EPS, capital program investments, the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate and expected impacts resulting from changes therein, annualized effective tax rate, other components of net periodic benefit recovery, and the expected outcome of litigation against the Company, the purpose of which is to assist readers in understanding our expected and targeted financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to the Company's experience and its perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions relating to: changes in business strategies; North American and global economic growth; commodity demand growth; sustainable industrial and agricultural production; commodity prices and interest rates; foreign exchange rates (as specified herein); effective tax rates (as specified herein); performance of our assets and equipment; sufficiency of our budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out our business plan; geopolitical conditions; applicable laws, regulations and government policies; the availability and cost of labour, services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to the Company; and the anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, operating results, cash flows and/or financial condition. Although the Company believes the expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements presented herein are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Current conditions, economic and otherwise, render assumptions, although reasonable when made, subject to greater uncertainty.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following factors: changes in business strategies and strategic opportunities; the risk that the Company will not re-engage with KCS or be successful in doing so; North American and global social, economic, political, credit and business conditions; risks associated with agricultural production such as weather conditions and insect populations; the availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures, including competition from other rail carriers, trucking
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companies and maritime shippers in Canada and the U.S.; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in commodity prices and commodity demand; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped via CP; inflation; geopolitical instability; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, including regulation of rates; changes in taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs; changes in fuel prices; disruption in fuel supplies; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; compliance with environmental regulations; labour disputes; changes in labour costs and labour difficulties; risks and liabilities arising from derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; exchange rates; effects of changes in market conditions and discount rates on the financial position of pension plans and investments; trade restrictions or other changes to international trade arrangements; the effects of current and future multinational trade agreements on the level of trade among Canada and the U.S.; climate change and the market and regulatory responses to climate change; anticipated in-service dates; success of hedging activities; operational performance and reliability; regulatory and legislative decisions and actions; public opinion; various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather, such as droughts, floods, avalanches and earthquakes, and cybersecurity attacks, as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes; acts of terrorism, war or other acts of violence or crime or risk of such activities; insurance coverage limitations; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions, including the availability of short and long-term financing; the pandemic created by the outbreak of COVID-19 and resulting effects on economic conditions, the demand environment for logistics requirements and energy prices, restrictions imposed by public health authorities or governments, fiscal and monetary policy responses by governments and financial institutions, and disruptions to global supply chains; estimated future dividends; financial strength and flexibility; debt and equity market conditions, including the ability to access capital markets on favourable terms or at all; cost of debt and equity capital; and the ability of the management of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates to execute key priorities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. There are more specific factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements contained in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These more specific factors are identified and discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other risks are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the United States.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, or the foregoing assumptions and risks affecting such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Exchange Risk
Although CP conducts business primarily in Canada, a significant portion of its revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities including debt are denominated in U.S. dollars. The value of the Canadian dollar is affected by a number of domestic and international factors, including, without limitation, economic performance and Canadian, U.S., and international monetary policies. Consequently, the Company’s results are affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between these currencies. On an annualized basis, a $0.01 weakening (or strengthening) of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar positively (or negatively) impacts Total revenues by approximately $27 million (2020 - approximately $30 million), negatively (or positively) impacts Operating expenses by approximately $14 million (2020 - approximately $15 million), and negatively (or positively) impacts Net interest expense by approximately $3 million (2020 - approximately $3 million).
CP uses U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt to hedge its net investment in U.S. operations. As at June 30, 2021, the net investment in U.S. operations is less than the total U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt. Consequently, FX translation on the Company’s undesignated debt and lease liabilities causes additional impacts on earnings in Other expense (income). For further information on the net investment hedge, please refer to Financial Statements, Note 17 Financial instruments of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
To manage this exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates between Canadian and U.S. dollars, CP may sell or purchase U.S. dollar forwards at fixed rates in future periods. In addition, changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and other currencies (including the U.S. dollar) make the goods transported by the Company more or less competitive in the world marketplace and may in turn positively or negatively affect revenues.
As at June 30, 2021, the Company had various FX forward contracts totalling a notional U.S. $1.0 billion to fix the FX rate and lock-in a portion of the amount of Canadian dollars it may borrow to finance the U.S. dollar-denominated cash portion of the total consideration that would have been payable pursuant to the Merger Agreement with KCS (2020 - $nil). A hypothetical $0.01 change in the FX rate as of June 30, 2021 would result in a change in unrealized gains or losses of approximately $10 million. For further information on FX forward contracts, refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 12 Financial instruments.
Share Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation
Based on information available at June 30, 2021, for every $1.00 change in share price, stock-based compensation expense has a corresponding change of approximately $2.0 million to $2.2 million (2020 - approximately $2.0 million to $2.8 million). This excludes the impact of changes in share price relative to the S&P/TSX 60 Index and to Class I railways which may trigger different performance share unit payouts. Stock-based compensation may also be impacted by non-market performance conditions.
Additional information concerning stock-based compensation is included in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 15 Stock-based compensation.
Interest Rate Risk
Debt financing forms part of the Company's capital structure. The debt agreements entered into expose CP to increased interest costs on future fixed debt instruments and existing variable rate debt instruments, should market rates increase. As at June 30, 2021 , CP did not have any floating rate debt obligations outstanding. In addition, the present value of the Company’s assets and liabilities will also vary with interest rate changes. To manage interest rate exposure, CP may enter into forward rate agreements such as treasury rate locks or bond locks that lock in rates for a future date, thereby protecting against interest rate increases. CP may also enter into swap agreements whereby one party agrees to pay a fixed rate of interest while the other party pays a floating rate. Contingent on the direction of interest rates, the Company may incur higher costs depending on the contracted rate.
The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate debt may fluctuate with changes in market interest rates. A hypothetical one percent decrease in interest rates as of June 30, 2021 would result in an increase of approximately $1.3 billion to the fair value of our debt as at June 30, 2021 (2020 - approximately $1.5 billion). Fair values of CP’s fixed rate debt are estimated by considering the impact of the hypothetical interest rates on quoted market prices and current borrowing rates, but do not consider other factors that could impact actual results.
As at June 30, 2021 , the Company had forward starting swap and bond lock agreements totalling a notional U.S. $2.4 billion and $600 million, respectively, to fix the benchmark rate on cash flows associated with forecasted issuances of long-term notes (2020 - $nil). A hypothetical one basis point change in interest rates as of June 30, 2021 would result in a change in unrealized gains or losses of approximately $6 million.
Information concerning market risks is supplemented in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 12 Financial instruments.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of June 30, 2021, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of CP's management, including its CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2021, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the second quarter of 2021, the Company has not identified any changes in internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For further details refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 16 Contingencies.
SEC regulations require the disclosure of any proceeding under environmental laws to which a government authority is a party unless the registrant reasonably believes it will not result in sanctions over a certain threshold. The Company uses a threshold of U.S. $1 million for the purposes of determining proceedings requiring disclosure.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors from the information provided in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities
CP established a share repurchase program which is further described in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 13 Shareholders' equity. As at June 30, 2021 , the Company had not purchased any Common Shares under this program.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | Description | ||||
| 101.INS* | Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||||
| 101.SCH* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | ||||
| 101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | ||||
| 101.LAB* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | ||||
| 101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | ||||
| 101.PRE* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | ||||
| The following financial information from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) includes: (i) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the second quarters and first six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020; (ii) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the second quarters and first six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020; (iii) the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020; (iv) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the second quarters and first six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020; (v) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the second quarters and first six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020; and (vi) the Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||
| 104* | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
*Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED | |||||
(Registrant) | |||||
| By: | /s/ NADEEM VELANI | ||||
Nadeem Velani | |||||
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |||||
Date: July 28, 2021
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Exhibit 22.1
List of Issuers and Guarantor Subsidiaries
As of the date of the filing of the Form 10-Q of which this exhibit is a part, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada (the “Registrant”) has guaranteed each of the following securities issued by Canadian Pacific Railway Company, a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Registrant (the “Issuer”) subject to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as amended:
- The Issuer’s 9.450% debentures due August 2021;
- The Issuer’s 4.500% notes due January 2022;
- The Issuer’s 4.450% notes due March 2023;
- The Issuer’s 2.900% notes due February 2025;
- The Issuer’s 3.700% notes due February 2026;
- The Issuer’s 4.000% notes due June 2028;
- The Issuer’s 2.050% notes due March 2030;
- The Issuer’s 7.125% notes due October 2031;
- The Issuer’s 5.750% notes due March 2033;
- The Issuer’s 4.800% notes due September 2035;
- The Issuer’s 5.950% notes due May 2037;
- The Issuer’s 5.750% notes due January 2042;
- The Issuer’s 4.800% notes due August 2045;
- The Issuer’s 6.125% notes due September 2115;
- The Issuer’s Perpetual 4% Consolidated Debenture Stock denominated in U.S. dollars; and
- The Issuer’s Perpetual 4% Consolidated Debenture Stock denominated in British Pounds Sterling.
The above list does not include the following guaranteed securities issued under Canadian securities laws, as the following guaranteed securities are not subject to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act:
- The Issuer’s 5.100% notes due January 2022;
- The Issuer’s 3.150% notes due March 2029;
- The Issuer’s 6.450% notes due November 2039; and
- The Issuer’s 3.050% notes due March 2050.
Exhibit 31.1
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrants filed pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
I, Keith Creel, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 28, 2021 | /s/ KEITH CREEL | |||||||
| Keith Creel | ||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 31.2
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrants filed pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
I, Nadeem Velani, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 28, 2021 | /s/ NADEEM VELANI | |||||||
| Nadeem Velani | ||||||||
| Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 32.1
Certifications Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2021 (the “Report”) to which this certificate is an exhibit, I, Keith Creel, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 28, 2021 | /s/ KEITH CREEL | |||||||||||||
| Keith Creel | ||||||||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||
Exhibit 32.2
Certifications Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2021 (the “Report”) to which this certificate is an exhibit, I, Nadeem Velani, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 28, 2021 | /s/ NADEEM VELANI | |||||||||||||
| Nadeem Velani | ||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||