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CSX CORP - Quarter Report: 2019 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
()
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019
OR
()    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number 1-8022
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CSX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
62-1051971
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
500 Water Street
15th Floor
Jacksonville
FL
 
 
 
32202
 
904
359-3200
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
(Zip Code)
 
(Telephone number, including area code)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No Change
 
 
 
 
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 Par Value
 
 
CSX
 
Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes (X) No ( )
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 (X) No ( )
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” and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one)
Large Accelerated Filer (X)    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. ( )

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes () No (X)
There were 798,175,808 shares of common stock outstanding on June 30, 2019 (the latest practicable date that is closest to the filing date).

                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
INDEX

 
 
 
Page
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
At June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


                    
 
CSX Q2 2019 Form 10-Q p.2





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CSX CORPORATION

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)  
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
3,061

$
3,102

 
$
6,074

$
5,978

Expense
 
 
 
 
 
Labor and Fringe
648

669

 
1,320

1,365

Materials, Supplies and Other
455

469

 
933

951

Depreciation
337

329

 
667

652

Fuel
234

270

 
467

525

Equipment and Other Rents
103

112

 
203

213

Equity Earnings of Affiliates
(21
)
(30
)
 
(40
)
(55
)
Total Expense
1,756

1,819

 
3,550

3,651

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
1,305

1,283

 
2,524

2,327

 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense
(184
)
(157
)
 
(362
)
(306
)
Other Income - Net
25

18

 
48

35

Earnings Before Income Taxes
1,146

1,144

 
2,210

2,056

 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Tax Expense
(276
)
(267
)
 
(506
)
(484
)
Net Earnings
$
870

$
877

 
$
1,704

$
1,572

 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Common Share (Note 2)
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings Per Share, Basic
$
1.08

$
1.02

 
$
2.10

$
1.80

Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution
$
1.08

$
1.01

 
$
2.10

$
1.79

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Shares Outstanding (In millions)
805

864

 
810

875

Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (In millions)
807

868

 
812

878

 
 
 
 
 
 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)  
(Dollars in millions)

 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Total Comprehensive Earnings (Note 12)
$
874

$
881

 
$
1,710

$
1,477


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


                    
 
CSX Q2 2019 Form 10-Q p.3





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CSX CORPORATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
June 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
ASSETS
Current Assets:
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
853

$
858

Short-term Investments
878

253

Accounts Receivable - Net (Note 9)
1,111

1,010

Materials and Supplies
222

263

Other Current Assets
122

181

  Total Current Assets
3,186

2,565

 
 
 
Properties
44,756

44,805

Accumulated Depreciation
(12,737
)
(12,807
)
  Properties - Net
32,019

31,998

 
 
 
Investment in Conrail
959

943

Affiliates and Other Companies
863

836

Right-of-Use Lease Asset (Note 5)
550


Other Long-term Assets
347

387

  Total Assets
$
37,924

$
36,729

 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
 
 
Accounts Payable
$
989

$
949

Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable
412

550

Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves (Note 4)
110

113

Current Maturities of Long-term Debt (Note 8)
245

18

Income and Other Taxes Payable
133

106

Other Current Liabilities
164

179

  Total Current Liabilities
2,053

1,915

 
 
 
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves (Note 4)
199

211

Long-term Debt (Note 8)
15,522

14,739

Deferred Income Taxes - Net
6,791

6,690

Long-term Lease Liability (Note 5)
501


Other Long-term Liabilities
568

594

  Total Liabilities
25,634

24,149

 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
Common Stock, $1 Par Value
798

818

Other Capital
290

249

Retained Earnings
11,843

12,157

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Note 12)
(655
)
(661
)
Noncontrolling Interest
14

17

Total Shareholders' Equity
12,290

12,580

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
37,924

$
36,729


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
 
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Net Earnings
$
1,704

$
1,572

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
 
 
Depreciation
667

652

Deferred Income Taxes
97

98

Gain on Property Dispositions
(64
)
(69
)
Equity Earnings of Affiliates
(40
)
(55
)
Cash Payments for Restructuring Charge

(13
)
Other Operating Activities
(21
)
(15
)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
 
 
Accounts Receivable
(61
)
(47
)
Other Current Assets
41

14

Accounts Payable
39

11

Income and Other Taxes Payable
89

(24
)
Other Current Liabilities
(184
)
(115
)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
2,267

2,009

 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Property Additions
(769
)
(823
)
Proceeds from Property Dispositions
146

141

Purchase of Short-term Investments
(1,427
)
(77
)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments
810

12

Other Investing Activities
(16
)
(8
)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
(1,256
)
(755
)
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Long-term Debt Issued (Note 8)
1,000

2,000

Dividends Paid
(388
)
(384
)
Shares Repurchased
(1,656
)
(1,810
)
Accelerated Share Repurchase Pending Final Settlement (Note 2)

(90
)
Other Financing Activities
28

(51
)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
(1,016
)
(335
)
 
 
 
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(5
)
919

 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
858

401

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
853

$
1,320

 
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in Millions)

Six Months 2019
Common Shares Outstanding
(Thousands)
Common Stock and Other Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss)(a)
Non-controlling Interest
Total Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2018
818,180

$
1,067

$
12,157

$
(661
)
$
17

$
12,580

Comprehensive Earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings


834



834

Other Comprehensive Income (Note 12)



2


2

Total Comprehensive Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
836

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends, $0.24 per share


(195
)


(195
)
Share Repurchases
(11,540
)
(12
)
(784
)


(796
)
Stock Option Exercises and Other
2,524

21

(1
)


20

Balance March 31, 2019
809,164

$
1,076

$
12,011

$
(659
)
$
17

$
12,445

Comprehensive Earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings


870



870

Other Comprehensive Income (Note 12)



4


4

Total Comprehensive Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
874

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends, $0.24 per share


(193
)


(193
)
Share Repurchases
(11,266
)
(11
)
(849
)


(860
)
Stock Option Exercises and Other
278

23

4


(3
)
24

Balance June 30, 2019
798,176

$
1,088

$
11,843

$
(655
)
$
14

$
12,290

Six Months 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2017
889,851

$
1,107

$
14,084

$
(486
)
$
16

$
14,721

Comprehensive Earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings


695



695

Other Comprehensive Loss



(99
)

(99
)
Total Comprehensive Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
596

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends, $0.22 per share


(194
)


(194
)
Share Repurchases
(14,966
)
(15
)
(821
)


(836
)
Stock Option Exercises and Other
469

(2
)
109


(3
)
104

Balance March 31, 2018
875,354

$
1,090

$
13,873

$
(585
)
$
13

$
14,391

Comprehensive Earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings


877



877

Other Comprehensive Income



4


4

Total Comprehensive Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
881

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock dividends, $0.22 per share


(190
)


(190
)
Share Repurchases
(16,386
)
(16
)
(958
)


(974
)
Stock Option Exercises and Other
(157
)
(88
)
2


1

(85
)
Balance June 30, 2018
858,811

$
986

$
13,604

$
(581
)
$
14

$
14,023

(a) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss balances shown above are net of tax. The associated taxes were $179 million and $177 million as of first and second quarters 2019, and $160 million and $158 million as of first and second quarters 2018, respectively. For additional information, see Note 12, Other Comprehensive Income.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1.Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies

Background
CSX Corporation (“CSX”), together with its subsidiaries (the “Company”), based in Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the nation's leading transportation companies. The Company provides rail-based transportation services including traditional rail service and the transport of intermodal containers and trailers.

CSX's principal operating subsidiary, CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSXT”), provides an important link to the transportation supply chain through its approximately 20,000 route mile rail network, which serves major population centers in 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The Company's intermodal business links customers to railroads via trucks and terminals.

CSXT is also responsible for the Company's real estate sales, leasing, acquisition and management and development activities. In addition, as substantially all real estate sales, leasing, acquisition and management and development activities are focused on supporting railroad operations, all results of these activities are included in operating income.

Other entities
In addition to CSXT, the Company’s subsidiaries include CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc. (“CSX Intermodal Terminals”), Total Distribution Services, Inc. (“TDSI”), Transflo Terminal Services, Inc. (“Transflo”), CSX Technology, Inc. (“CSX Technology”) and other subsidiaries. CSX Intermodal Terminals owns and operates a system of intermodal terminals, predominantly in the eastern United States and also performs drayage services (the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments) for certain customers and trucking dispatch operations. TDSI serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations. Transflo connects non-rail served customers to the many benefits of rail by transferring products from rail to trucks. The biggest Transflo markets are chemicals and agriculture, which include shipments of plastics and ethanol. CSX Technology and other subsidiaries provide support services for the Company.
    
Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all normal, recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present the following:
  
Consolidated income statements for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018;
Condensed consolidated comprehensive income statements for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018;
Consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018;
Consolidated cash flow statements for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018; and
Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018.

Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), certain information and disclosures normally included in the notes to the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been omitted from these interim financial statements. CSX suggests that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes included in CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed current reports on Form 8-K.


                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1.    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Fiscal Year
The Company's fiscal periods are based upon the calendar year. Except as otherwise specified, references to “second quarter(s)” or “six months” indicate CSX's fiscal periods ending June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, and references to "year-end" indicate the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.

New Accounting Pronouncements
Pronouncements adopted in 2019    
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU, Leases, which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as a right-of-use asset with a corresponding lease liability. Lessor accounting under the standard is substantially unchanged. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures are also required. CSX adopted the standard effective January 1, 2019 using the cumulative-effect adjustment transition method, which applies the provisions of the standard at the effective date without adjusting the comparative periods presented. The Company adopted the following practical expedients and elected the following accounting policies related to this standard update:

Carry forward of historical lease classifications and current accounting treatment for existing land easements;
Short-term lease accounting policy election allowing lessees to not recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less; and
The option to not separate lease and non-lease components for certain equipment lease asset categories such as freight car, vehicles and work equipment.

Adoption of this standard resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities of $534 million on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019. This amount is lower than previous estimates due to a lease amendment. The Company’s accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. The standard did not materially impact operating results or liquidity. Disclosures related to the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases are included in Note 5, Leases.

Pronouncements to be adopted    
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces current methods for evaluating impairment of financial instruments not measured at fair value, including trade accounts receivable and certain debt securities, with a current expected credit loss model. CSX will adopt this new standard update effective January 1, 2020, and does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations.



                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 2.    Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per share and earnings per share, assuming dilution:
 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Numerator (Dollars in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings
$
870

$
877

 
$
1,704

$
1,572

 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator (Units in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
Average Common Shares Outstanding
805

864

 
810

875

Other Potentially Dilutive Common Shares
2

4

 
2

3

Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution
807

868

 
812

878

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings Per Share, Basic
$
1.08

$
1.02

 
$
2.10

$
1.80

Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution
$
1.08

$
1.01

 
$
2.10

$
1.79



Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Earnings per share, assuming dilution, is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and common stock equivalents adjusted for the effects of common stock that may be issued as a result of potentially dilutive instruments. CSX's potentially dilutive instruments are made up of equity awards, including performance units and employee stock options.

When calculating diluted earnings per share, the potential shares that would be outstanding if all outstanding stock options were exercised are included. This number is different from outstanding stock options because it is offset by shares CSX could repurchase using the proceeds from these hypothetical exercises to obtain the common stock equivalent. Approximately 900 thousand and 1 million of total average outstanding stock options for the quarters ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively, and 800 thousand and 900 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect was antidilutive.

Share Repurchases    
In February 2018, the Company announced an increase to the $1.5 billion share repurchase program first announced in October 2017, bringing the total authorized to $5 billion. This program was completed on January 16, 2019. Also on January 16, 2019, the Company announced a new $5 billion share repurchase program. During second quarter and six months ended 2019 and 2018, the Company engaged in the following repurchase activities:
 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Shares Repurchased (Millions)
11

16

 
23

31

Cost of Shares (Dollars in millions)
$
860

$
974

 
$
1,656

$
1,810




                    
 
CSX Q2 2019 Form 10-Q p.9





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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 2.    Earnings Per Share, continued

On April 20, 2018, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock. Under this agreement, the Company made a prepayment of $450 million to a financial institution and received an initial delivery of shares valued at $360 million, or 6 million shares. The remaining balance of $90 million was settled through receipt of additional shares in July 2018, with the final net number of shares calculated based on the volume-weighted average price of the Company's common stock over the term of the agreement, less a discount. Approximately 7 million total shares were repurchased under this agreement. Under a separate accelerated share repurchase agreement in January 2018, the Company paid $150 million to a financial institution and received approximately 3 million total shares in first quarter 2018.

Share repurchases may be made through a variety of methods including, but not limited to, open market purchases, purchases pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans, accelerated share repurchases and negotiated block purchases. The timing of share repurchases depends upon management's assessment of marketplace conditions and other factors, and the program remains subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors. Future share repurchases are expected to be funded by cash on hand, cash generated from operations and debt issuances. Shares are retired immediately upon repurchase. In accordance with the Equity Topic in the ASC, the excess of repurchase price over par value is recorded in retained earnings.

NOTE 3.     Share-Based Compensation

Under CSX's share-based compensation plans, awards consist of performance units, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock options for management and stock grants for directors. Awards granted under the various programs are determined and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors or, in certain circumstances, by the Chief Executive Officer for awards to management employees other than senior executives. The Board of Directors approves awards granted to CSX's non-management directors upon recommendation of the Governance Committee.

Share-based compensation expense for awards under share-based compensation plans and purchases made as part of the employee stock purchase plan is measured using the fair value of the award on the grant date and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of the respective award. Total pre-tax expense and income tax benefits associated with share-based compensation are shown in the table below. Income tax benefits include impacts from option exercises and the vesting of other equity awards.

 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
(Dollars in millions)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-Based Compensation Expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Performance Units
$
9

$
8

 
$
15

$
14

Stock Options
5

2

 
7

6

Restricted Stock Units and Awards
2

2

 
4

3

Stock Awards for Directors


 
2

2

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
1


 
2


Total Share-Based Compensation Expense
$
17

$
12

 
$
30

$
25

Income Tax Benefit
$
7

$
9

 
$
35

$
17




                    
 
CSX Q2 2019 Form 10-Q p.10





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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 3.     Share-Based Compensation, continued

Long-term Incentive Plan
In February 2019, the Company granted approximately 300 thousand performance units to certain employees under a new long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") for the years 2019 through 2021, which was adopted under the CSX 2010 Stock and Incentive Award Plan. On May 3, 2019, shareholders approved the CSX 2019 Stock and Incentive Award Plan, under which future awards will be granted.

Payouts of performance units for the cycle ending with fiscal year 2021 will be based on the achievement of goals related to both operating ratio and free cash flow, in each case excluding non-recurring items as disclosed in the Company's financial statements. The cumulative operating ratio and cumulative free cash flow over the plan period will each comprise 50% of the payout and will be measured independently of the other.

Grants were made in performance units, with each unit representing the right to receive one share of CSX common stock, and payouts will be made in CSX common stock. The payout range for participants will be between 0% and 200% of the target awards depending on Company performance against predetermined goals. Payouts for certain executive officers are subject to formulaic upward or downward adjustment by up to 25%, capped at an overall payout of 225%, based upon the Company's total shareholder return relative to specified comparable groups over the performance period. The fair values of the performance units awarded during the six months 2019 and 2018 were calculated using a Monte-Carlo simulation model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 
 
Six Months
 
 
2019
2018
Weighted-average assumptions used:
 
 
 
Annual dividend yield
 
1.4
%
1.6
%
Risk-free interest rate
 
2.5
%
2.3
%
Annualized volatility
 
27.6
%
29.2
%
Expected life (in years)
 
2.9

2.9



Stock Options
Also, in February 2019, the Company granted approximately 843 thousand stock options along with the corresponding LTIP. The fair value of stock options on the date of grant was $17.45 per option, which was calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. These stock options were granted with ten-year terms and vest over three years in equal installments each year on the anniversary of the grant date. The exercise price for stock options granted equals the closing market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. These awards are time-based and are not based upon attainment of performance goals. During second quarters 2019 and 2018, there were immaterial grants of stock options to certain members of management.


                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 3.     Share-Based Compensation, continued

The fair values of all stock option awards during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 were estimated at the grant date with the following weighted average assumptions:
 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Weighted-average grant-date fair value
$
20.51

$
17.62

 
$
18.00

$
14.64

 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options valuation assumptions:
 
 
 
 
 
Annual dividend yield
1.2
%
1.3
%
 
1.3
%
1.5
%
Risk-free interest rate
2.4
%
2.8
%
 
2.5
%
2.6
%
Annualized volatility
25.4
%
25.8
%
 
25.7
%
27.0
%
Expected life (in years)
6.5

6.5

 
6.1

6.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other pricing model inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average grant-date market price of CSX stock (strike price)
$
78.58

$
65.44

 
$
69.97

$
54.14



Restricted Stock Units
Finally, in February 2019, the Company granted approximately 65 thousand restricted stock units along with the corresponding LTIP. The restricted stock units vest three years after the date of grant. Participants receive cash dividend equivalents on the unvested shares during the restriction period. These awards are time-based and are not based upon CSX's attainment of operational targets. Restricted stock units are paid-out in CSX common stock on a one-for-one basis. For information related to the Company's other outstanding long-term incentive compensation, see CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In May 2018, shareholders approved the 2018 CSX Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) for the benefit of Company employees. The Company registered 4 million shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to this plan. Under the ESPP, employees may contribute between 1% and 10% of base compensation, after-tax, to purchase up to $25,000 of CSX common stock per year at 85% of the closing market price on either the grant date or the last day of the six-month offering period, whichever is lower. In first quarter 2019, 105 thousand shares of CSX stock were issued at a weighted average purchase price of $52.81 per share. These issuances were related to employee contributions in 2018. There were no issuances in second quarter 2019.



                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 4.    Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves

Personal injury and environmental reserves are considered critical accounting estimates due to the need for significant management judgment. Casualty, environmental and other reserves are provided for in the consolidated balance sheets as shown in the table below.
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in millions)
Current
Long-term
Total
 
Current
Long-term
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Casualty:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal Injury
$
47

$
83

$
130

 
$
40

$
103

$
143

Occupational
9

49

58

 
10

46

56

     Total Casualty
56

132

188

 
50

149

199

Environmental
32

46

78

 
39

41

80

Other
22

21

43

 
24

21

45

     Total
$
110

$
199

$
309

 
$
113

$
211

$
324



These liabilities are accrued when probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the ASC. Actual settlements and claims received could differ, and final outcomes of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty. Considering the legal defenses currently available, the liabilities that have been recorded and other factors, it is the opinion of management that none of these items individually, when finally resolved, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Should a number of these items occur in the same period, however, their combined effect could be material in that particular period.

Casualty
Casualty reserves of $188 million and $199 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, represent accruals for personal injury, occupational disease and occupational injury claims. During second quarter 2018, the Company increased its self-insured retention amount for these claims from $50 million to $75 million per occurrence for claims occurring on or after June 1, 2018. Currently, no individual claim is expected to exceed the self-insured retention amount. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic in the ASC, to the extent the value of an individual claim exceeds the self-insured retention amount, the Company would present the liability on a gross basis with a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. These reserves fluctuate based upon the timing of payments as well as changes in estimate. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the number, type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments and uncertainties in litigation. Most of the Company's casualty claims relate to CSXT. Defense and processing costs, which historically have been insignificant and are anticipated to be insignificant in the future, are not included in the recorded liabilities.

Personal Injury
Personal injury reserves represent liabilities for employee work-related and third-party injuries. Work-related injuries for CSXT employees are primarily subject to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”). CSXT retains an independent actuary to assist management in assessing the value of personal injury claims. An analysis is performed by the actuary quarterly and is reviewed by management. This analysis for the quarter resulted in an immaterial adjustment to the personal injury reserve. The methodology used by the actuary includes a development factor to reflect growth or reduction in the value of these personal injury claims based largely on CSXT's historical claims and settlement experience.


                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 4.    Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, continued

Occupational
Occupational reserves represent liabilities for occupational disease and injury claims. Occupational disease claims arise primarily from allegations of exposure to asbestos in the workplace. Occupational injury claims arise from allegations of exposure to certain other materials in the workplace, such as solvents, soaps, chemicals (collectively referred to as “irritants”) and diesel fuels (like exhaust fumes) or allegations of chronic physical injuries resulting from work conditions, such as repetitive stress injuries. An analysis performed by management for the quarter resulted in an immaterial adjustment to the occupational reserve.

Environmental
Environmental reserves were $78 million and $80 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Company is a party to various proceedings related to environmental issues, including administrative and judicial proceedings involving private parties and regulatory agencies. The Company has been identified as a potentially responsible party at approximately 229 environmentally impaired sites. Many of these are, or may be, subject to remedial action under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), also known as the Superfund Law, or similar state statutes. Most of these proceedings arose from environmental conditions on properties used for ongoing or discontinued railroad operations. A number of these proceedings, however, are based on allegations that the Company, or its predecessors, sent hazardous substances to facilities owned or operated by others for treatment, recycling or disposal. In addition, some of the Company's land holdings were leased to others for commercial or industrial uses that may have resulted in releases of hazardous substances or other regulated materials onto the property and could give rise to proceedings against the Company.

In any such proceedings, the Company is subject to environmental clean-up and enforcement actions under the Superfund Law, as well as similar state laws that may impose joint and several liability for clean-up and enforcement costs on current and former owners and operators of a site without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct. These costs could be substantial.

In accordance with the Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations Topic in the ASC, the Company reviews its role with respect to each site identified at least quarterly, giving consideration to a number of factors such as:

type of clean-up required;
nature of the Company's alleged connection to the location (e.g., generator of waste sent to the site or owner or operator of the site);
extent of the Company's alleged connection (e.g., volume of waste sent to the location and other relevant factors); and
number, connection and financial viability of other named and unnamed potentially responsible parties at the location.

Based on the review process, the Company has recorded amounts to cover contingent anticipated future environmental remediation costs with respect to each site to the extent such costs are reasonably estimable and probable. The recorded liabilities for estimated future environmental costs are undiscounted. The liability includes future costs for remediation and restoration of sites as well as any significant ongoing
monitoring costs, but excludes any anticipated insurance recoveries. Payments related to these liabilities are expected to be made over the next several years. Environmental remediation costs are included in materials, supplies and other on the consolidated income statements.


                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 4.    Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves, continued

Currently, the Company does not possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of additional liabilities, if any, on some sites until completion of future environmental studies. In addition, conditions that are currently unknown could, at any given location, result in additional exposure, the amount and materiality of which cannot presently be reasonably estimated. Based upon information currently available, however, the Company believes its environmental reserves accurately reflect the estimated cost of remedial actions currently required.

Other
Other reserves were $43 million and $45 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. These reserves include liabilities for various claims, such as property, automobile and general liability. Also included in other reserves are longshoremen disability claims related to a previously owned international shipping business (these claims are in runoff) as well as claims for current port employees.

NOTE 5.     Leases

CSX has various lease agreements with terms up to 50 years, including leases of land, land with integral equipment (e.g. track), buildings and various equipment. Some leases include options to purchase, terminate or extend for one or more years. These options are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.

At inception, the Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease and whether that lease meets the classification criteria of a finance or operating lease. Some of the Company’s lease arrangements contain lease components (e.g. minimum rent payments) and non-lease components (e.g. maintenance, labor charges, etc.). The Company generally accounts for each component separately based on the estimated standalone price of each component. For certain equipment leases, such as freight car, vehicles and work equipment, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.

Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include rental payments that are adjusted periodically for an index or rate. The leases are initially measured using the projected payments adjusted for the index or rate in effect at the commencement date. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Operating Leases
Operating leases are included in right-of-use lease assets, other current liabilities and long-term lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. These assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term using the Company’s secured incremental borrowing rates or implicit rates, when readily determinable. Short-term operating leases, which have an initial term of 12 months or less, are not recorded on the balance sheet.

Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease expense is recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Lease expense is included in equipment and other rents on the consolidated income statements and is reported net of lease income. Lease income is not material to the results of operations for the quarter or six months ended June 2019.


                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 5.     Leases, continued

The following table presents information about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from the Company’s operating leases as of June 30, 2019.

(Dollars in Millions)
June 30, 2019
Maturity of Lease Liabilities
Lease Payments
2019 (remaining)
$
29

2020
61

2021
53

2022
46

2023
38

Thereafter
1,241

Total undiscounted operating lease payments
$
1,468

Less: Imputed interest
(908
)
Present value of operating lease liabilities
$
560

 
 
Balance Sheet Classification
 
Current lease liabilities (recorded in other current liabilities)
$
59

Long-term lease liabilities
501

Total operating lease liabilities
$
560

 
 
Other Information
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term for operating leases
33 years

Weighted-average discount rate for operating leases
5.0
%

Cash Flows
An initial right-of-use asset of $534 million was recognized as a non-cash asset addition with the adoption of the new lease accounting standard. Additional right-of-use assets of $40 million were recognized as non-cash asset additions that resulted from new operating lease liabilities during the six months ended June 30, 2019. Cash paid for amounts included in the present value of operating lease liabilities was $28 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and is included in operating cash flows.

Operating Lease Costs
Operating lease costs were $21 million during second quarter 2019 and $39 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. These costs are primarily related to long-term operating leases, but also include immaterial amounts for variable leases and short-term leases with terms greater than 30 days.

Finance Leases
Finance leases are included in properties - net and long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets. The associated amortization expense and interest expense are included in depreciation and interest expense, respectively, on the consolidated income statements. These leases are not material to the consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2019.



                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 6.    Commitments and Contingencies

Insurance
The Company maintains insurance programs with substantial limits for property damage (which includes business interruption) and third-party liability.  A certain amount of risk is retained by the Company on each of the property and liability programs. The Company has a $50 million per occurrence retention for floods and named windstorms and a $25 million per occurrence retention for property losses other than floods and named windstorms. For claims occurring on or after June 1, 2018, the Company increased its self-insured retention for third-party liability claims from $50 million to $75 million per occurrence. While the Company believes its insurance coverage is adequate, future claims could exceed existing insurance coverage or insurance may not continue to be available at commercially reasonable rates.

Legal
    The Company is involved in litigation incidental to its business and is a party to a number of legal actions and claims, various governmental proceedings and private civil lawsuits, including, but not limited to, those related to fuel surcharge practices, tax matters, environmental and hazardous material exposure matters, FELA and labor claims by current or former employees, other personal injury or property claims and disputes and complaints involving certain transportation rates and charges. Some of the legal proceedings include claims for compensatory as well as punitive damages and others are, or are purported to be, class actions. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be reasonably determined, considering, among other things, the legal defenses available and liabilities that have been recorded along with applicable insurance, it is currently the opinion of management that none of these pending items is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. An unexpected adverse resolution of one or more of these items, however, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity in that particular period.

The Company is able to estimate a range of possible loss for certain legal proceedings for which a loss is reasonably possible in excess of reserves established. The Company has estimated this range to be $3 million to $55 million in aggregate at June 30, 2019. This estimated aggregate range is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions. Accordingly, the Company's estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may vary significantly from the current estimate.

Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation
In May 2007, class action lawsuits were filed against CSXT and three other U.S.-based Class I railroads alleging that the defendants' fuel surcharge practices relating to contract and unregulated traffic resulted from an illegal conspiracy in violation of antitrust laws. In November 2007, the class action lawsuits were consolidated in federal court in the District of Columbia, where they are now pending. The suit seeks treble damages allegedly sustained by purported class members as well as attorneys' fees and other relief. Plaintiffs are expected to allege damages at least equal to the fuel surcharges at issue.


                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 6.    Commitments and Contingencies, continued

In June 2012, the District Court certified the case as a class action. The decision was not a ruling on the merits of plaintiffs' claims, but rather a decision to allow the plaintiffs to seek to prove the case as a class. The defendant railroads petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for permission to appeal the District Court's class certification decision. In August 2013, the D.C. Circuit issued a decision vacating the class certification decision and remanded the case to the District Court to reconsider its class certification decision. On October 10, 2017, the District Court issued an order denying class certification. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is reviewing the District Court's denial of class certification and held oral argument on September 28, 2018, with a decision yet to be issued. The District Court has delayed proceedings on the merits of the case pending the outcome of the class certification proceedings.

CSXT believes that its fuel surcharge practices were arrived at and applied lawfully and that the case is without merit. Accordingly, the Company intends to defend itself vigorously. However, penalties for violating antitrust laws can be severe, and resolution of this matter or an unexpected adverse decision on the merits could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity in that particular period.

Environmental
CSXT is indemnifying Pharmacia LLC (formerly known as Monsanto Company) for certain liabilities associated with real estate located in Kearny, New Jersey along the Lower Passaic River (the “Property”). The Property, which was formerly owned by Pharmacia, is now owned by CSXT. CSXT's indemnification and defense duties arise with respect to several matters. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), using its CERCLA authority, seeks cleanup and removal costs and other damages associated with the presence of hazardous substances in the 17-mile Lower Passaic River Study Area (the "Study Area”). CSXT, on behalf of Pharmacia, and a significant number of other potentially responsible parties are together conducting a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study of the Study Area pursuant to an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent with the EPA.

In March 2016, EPA issued its Record of Decision detailing the agency’s mandated remedial process for the lower 8 miles of the Study Area. Approximately 80 parties, including Pharmacia, are participating in an EPA-directed allocation process to assign responsibility for costs to be incurred implementing the remedy selected for the lower 8 miles of the Study Area. CSXT is participating in the allocation process on behalf of Pharmacia. At a later date, EPA will select a remedy for the remainder of the Study Area and is expected to again seek the participation of private parties to implement the selected remedy using EPA’s CERCLA authority to compel such participation, if necessary.

CSXT is also defending and indemnifying Pharmacia in a cooperative natural resource damages assessment process related to the Property. Based on currently available information, the Company does not believe any indemnification or remediation costs potentially allocable to CSXT with respect to the Property and the Study Area would be material to the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.



                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 7.    Employee Benefit Plans

The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans principally for salaried, management personnel. CSX also sponsors a non-contributory post-retirement medical plan and a life insurance plan that provide certain benefits to eligible employees hired prior to January 1, 2003. Independent actuaries compute the amounts of liabilities and expenses relating to these plans subject to the assumptions that the Company determines are appropriate based on historical trends, current market rates and future projections. These amounts are reviewed by management.

Only the service cost component of net periodic benefit costs is included in labor and fringe expense on the consolidated income statement. All other components of net periodic benefit cost are included in other income - net.
 
Pension Benefits Cost
(Dollars in millions)
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Service Cost Included in Labor and Fringe
$
8

$
7

 
$
16

$
16

 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Cost
26

23

 
52

46

Expected Return on Plan Assets
(43
)
(43
)
 
(86
)
(87
)
Amortization of Net Loss
8

10

 
15

20

Total Included in Other Income - Net
(9
)
(10
)
 
(19
)
(21
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Periodic Benefit Credit
$
(1
)
$
(3
)
 
$
(3
)
$
(5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Post-retirement Benefits Cost
(Dollars in millions)
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Service Cost Included in Labor and Fringe
$
1

$
1

 
$
1

$
1

 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Cost
1

1

 
2

3

Amortization of Prior Service Costs
(1
)

 
(3
)

Total Included in Other Income - Net

1

 
(1
)
3

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$
1

$
2

 
$

$
4

 
 
 
 
 
 

    
Qualified pension plan obligations are funded in accordance with regulatory requirements and with an objective of meeting or exceeding minimum funding requirements necessary to avoid restrictions on flexibility of plan operation and benefit payments. No contributions to the Company's qualified pension plans are required in 2019.



                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 8.    Debt and Credit Agreements

Total activity related to long-term debt as of the end of second quarter 2019 is shown in the table below. For fair value information related to the Company's long-term debt, see Note 11, Fair Value Measurements.

(Dollars in millions)
Current Portion
Long-term Portion
Total
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2018
$
18

$
14,739

$
14,757

2019 activity:
 
 
 
Long-term debt issued

1,000

1,000

Reclassifications
227

(227
)

Discount, premium and other activity

10

10

Long-term debt as of June 30, 2019
$
245

$
15,522

$
15,767


Debt Issuance
On February 28, 2019, CSX issued $600 million of 4.25% notes due 2029, which was a reopening of existing notes originally issued in November 2018, and $400 million of 4.50% notes due 2049. These notes are included in the consolidated balance sheets under long-term debt and may be redeemed by the Company at any time, subject to payment of certain make-whole premiums. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include repurchases of CSX's common stock, capital investment, working capital requirements, improvements in productivity and other cost reduction initiatives at the Company’s major transportation units.

Credit Facility
In March 2019, CSX replaced its existing $1.0 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility with a new $1.2 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility backed by a diverse syndicate of banks. The new facility allows same-day borrowings at floating interest rates, based on LIBOR or an agreed-upon replacement, plus a spread that depends upon CSX's senior unsecured debt ratings. LIBOR is the London Interbank Offered Rate which is a daily reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds. This facility expires in March 2024, and at June 30, 2019, the Company had no outstanding balances under this facility.

Commitment fees and interest rates payable under the facility were similar to fees and rates available to comparably rated investment-grade borrowers. As of second quarter 2019, CSX was in compliance with all covenant requirements under this facility.

Commercial Paper
In September 2018, the Company established a commercial paper program, backed by the revolving credit facility, under which the Company may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion outstanding at any one time. Proceeds from issuances of the notes are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. At June 30, 2019, the Company had no outstanding debt under the commercial paper program.



                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 9.     Revenues

The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from the transportation of freight as performance obligations that arise from its contracts with customers are satisfied. The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by market as this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors:
 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
(Dollars in millions)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chemicals
$
591

$
588

 
$
1,177

$
1,145

Agricultural and Food Products
358

327

 
702

634

Automotive
329

330

 
640

634

Forest Products
223

215

 
439

410

Metals and Equipment
187

198

 
376

384

Minerals
144

137

 
267

251

Fertilizers
112

112

 
222

228

Total Merchandise
1,944

1,907

 
3,823

3,686

 
 
 
 
 
 
Coal
557

569

 
1,095

1,072

 
 
 
 
 
 
Intermodal
436

490

 
864

939

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
124

136

 
292

281

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
3,061

$
3,102

 
$
6,074

$
5,978



Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue from freight billings under contracts with customers generally on a rate per carload, container or ton-basis based on length of haul and commodities carried. The Company’s performance obligation arises when it receives a bill of lading (“BOL”) to transport a customer's commodities at a negotiated price contained in a transportation services agreement or a publicly disclosed tariff rate. Once a BOL is received, a contract is formed whereby the parties are committed to perform, collectability of consideration is probable and the rights of the parties, shipping terms and conditions, and payment terms are identified. A customer may submit several BOLs for transportation services at various times throughout a service agreement term but each shipment represents a distinct service that is a separately identified performance obligation.

The average transit time to complete a shipment is between 3 to 8 days depending on market. Payments for transportation services are normally billed once a BOL is received and are generally due within 15 days after the invoice date. The Company recognizes revenue over transit time of freight as it moves from origin to destination. Revenue for services started but not completed at the reporting date is allocated based on the relative transit time in each reporting period, with the portion allocated for services subsequent to the reporting date considered remaining performance obligations.


                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 9.     Revenues, continued

The certain key estimates included in the recognition and measurement of revenue and related accounts receivable are as follows:

Revenue associated with shipments in transit is recognized ratably over transit time and is based on average cycle times to move commodities and products from their origin to their final destination or interchange;
Adjustments to revenue for billing corrections and billing discounts;
Adjustments to revenue for overcharge claims filed by customers, which are based on historical payments to customers for rate overcharges as a percentage of total billing; and
Incentive-based refunds to customers, which are primarily volume-related, are recorded as a reduction to revenue on the basis of the projected liability (this estimate is based on historical activity, current volume levels and forecasted future volume).

Revenue related to interline transportation services that involve the services of another party, such as another railroad, is reported on a net basis. The portion of the gross amount billed to customers that is remitted by the Company to another party is not reflected as revenue.

Other revenue is comprised of revenue from regional subsidiary railroads and incidental charges, including demurrage and switching. It is recorded upon completion of the service and accounts for an immaterial percentage of the Company's total revenue. Revenue from regional subsidiary railroads includes shipments by railroads that the Company does not directly operate. Demurrage represents charges assessed when freight cars are held by a customer beyond a specified period of time. Switching revenue is primarily generated when the Company switches cars for a customer or another railroad.

During the second quarters and six months 2019 and 2018, revenue recognized from performance obligations related to prior periods (for example, due to changes in transaction price), was not material.

Remaining Performance Obligations
Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price allocated to future reporting periods for freight services started but not completed at the reporting date. This includes the unearned portion of billed and unbilled amounts for cancellable freight shipments in transit. The Company expects to recognize the unearned portion of revenue for freight services in transit within one week of the reporting date. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had no material remaining performance obligations.

Contract Balances and Accounts Receivable
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company had no material contract assets, contract liabilities or deferred contract costs recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2019.


                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 9.     Revenues, continued

The Company’s accounts receivable - net consists of freight and non-freight receivables, reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts.

(Dollars in millions)
June 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
 
 
 
Freight Receivables
$
884

$
846

Freight Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
(20
)
(18
)
Freight Receivables, net
864

828

 
 
 
Non-Freight Receivables
256

190

Non-Freight Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
(9
)
(8
)
Non-Freight Receivables, net
247

182

Total Accounts Receivable, net
$
1,111

$
1,010



Freight receivables include amounts earned, billed and unbilled, and currently due from customers for transportation-related services. Non-freight receivables include amounts billed and unbilled and currently due related to government reimbursement receivables and other non-revenue receivables. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. The allowance is based upon an assessment of customer creditworthiness, historical payment experience, the age of outstanding receivables and economic conditions. Impairment losses recognized on the Company’s accounts receivable were not material in the second quarters or six months 2019 and 2018.

NOTE 10.    Income Taxes

There have been no material changes to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits reported at December 31, 2018.



                    
 
CSX Q2 2019 Form 10-Q p.23





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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 11.    Fair Value Measurements

The Financial Instruments Topic in the ASC requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in annual reports as well as in quarterly reports. For CSX, this statement applies to certain investments and long-term debt. Disclosure of the fair value of pension plan assets is only required annually. Also, this rule clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements.

Various inputs are considered when determining the value of the Company's investments, pension plan assets and long-term debt. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1 - observable market inputs that are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;
Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in determining the fair value of investments).

The valuation methods described below may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

Investments
The Company's investment assets, valued with assistance from a third-party trustee, consist of certificates of deposits, commercial paper, corporate bonds and government securities and are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet per the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic in the ASC. There are several valuation methodologies used for those assets as described below.
Certificates of Deposit and Commercial Paper (Level 2): Valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value; and
Corporate Bonds and Government Securities (Level 2): Valued using broker quotes that utilize observable market inputs.

The Company's investment assets are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as summarized in the following table. All of the inputs used to determine the fair value of the Company's investments are Level 2 inputs. The amortized cost basis of these investments was $957 million and $340 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

(Dollars in Millions)
June 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Certificates of Deposit and Commercial Paper
$
869

$
250

Corporate Bonds
61

56

Government Securities
34

35

Total investments at fair value
$
964

$
341




                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 11.    Fair Value Measurements, continued

These investments have the following maturities:
(Dollars in millions)
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Less than 1 year
$
878

 
$
253

1 - 5 years
8

 
14

5 - 10 years
27

 
26

Greater than 10 years
51

 
48

Total investments at fair value
$
964

 
$
341



Long-term Debt
Long-term debt is reported at carrying amount on the consolidated balance sheets and is the Company's only financial instrument with fair values significantly different from their carrying amounts. The majority of the Company's long-term debt is valued with assistance from an independent third party adviser that utilizes closing transactions, market quotes or market values of comparable debt. For those instruments not valued by the independent adviser, the fair value has been estimated by applying market rates of similar instruments to the scheduled contractual debt payments and maturities. These market rates are provided by the same independent adviser. All of the inputs used to determine the fair value of the Company's long-term debt are Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of outstanding debt fluctuates with changes in a number of factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, interest rates, market conditions, credit ratings, values of similar financial instruments, size of the transaction, cash flow projections and comparable trades. Fair value will exceed carrying value when the current market interest rate is lower than the interest rate at which the debt was originally issued. The fair value of a company's debt is a measure of its current value under present market conditions. Under current accounting rules, the fair value of debt does not impact the financial statements. The fair value and carrying value of the Company's long-term debt is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Long-term Debt (Including Current Maturities):
 
 
 
Fair Value
$
17,536

 
$
14,914

Carrying Value
15,767

 
14,757





                    
 
CSX Q2 2019 Form 10-Q p.25





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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 12.     Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

CSX reports comprehensive earnings or loss in accordance with the Comprehensive Income Topic in the ASC in the Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement. Total comprehensive earnings are defined as all changes in shareholders' equity during a period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders (e.g. issuance of equity securities and dividends). Generally, for CSX, total comprehensive earnings equal net earnings plus or minus adjustments for pension and other post-retirement liabilities. Total comprehensive earnings represent the activity for a period net of tax and were $874 million and $881 million for second quarters and $1.7 billion and $1.5 billion for the six months 2019 and 2018, respectively.

While total comprehensive earnings is the activity in a period and is largely driven by net earnings in that period, accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. For CSX, AOCI is primarily the cumulative balance related to pension and other post-retirement benefit adjustments and CSX's share of AOCI of equity method investees.

Changes in the AOCI balance by component are shown in the following table. Amounts reclassified in pension and other post-employment benefits to net earnings relate to the amortization of actuarial losses and are included in other income - net on the consolidated income statements. See Note 7, Employee Benefit Plans, for further information. Other primarily represents CSX's share of AOCI of equity method investees. Amounts reclassified in other to net earnings are included in equity earnings of affiliates on the consolidated income statements.
 
Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits
 
Other
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2018, Net of Tax
$
(604
)
 
$
(57
)
 
$
(661
)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Before Reclassifications

 
(5
)
 
(5
)
Amounts Reclassified to Net Earnings
12

 
3

 
15

Tax Expense
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
9

 
(3
)
 
6

Balance June 30, 2019, Net of Tax
$
(595
)
 
$
(60
)
 
$
(655
)



NOTE 13.    Summarized Consolidating Financial Data

In 2007, CSXT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX Corporation, sold secured equipment notes maturing in 2023 in a registered public offering. CSX has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the notes. In connection with the notes, the Company is providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with SEC disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements, except for the use of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in subsidiaries which are eliminated upon consolidation and the allocation of certain expenses of CSX incurred for the benefit of its subsidiaries. Condensed consolidating financial information for the obligor, CSXT, and parent guarantor, CSX, is shown in the following tables.

                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 13.    Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued

 Consolidating Income Statements
 (Dollars in millions)
Second Quarter 2019
 CSX Corporation
 CSX Transportation
Eliminations and Other
Consolidated
 Revenue
$

$
3,041

$
20

$
3,061

 Expense
(138
)
1,946

(52
)
1,756

 Operating Income
138

1,095

72

1,305

 
 
 
 
 
 Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
926


(926
)

 Interest (Expense) / Benefit
(222
)
(10
)
48

(184
)
 Other Income / (Expense) - Net
11

51

(37
)
25

 
 
 
 
 
 Earnings Before Income Taxes
853

1,136

(843
)
1,146

 Income Tax Benefit / (Expense)
17

(276
)
(17
)
(276
)
 Net Earnings
$
870

$
860

$
(860
)
$
870

 
 
 
 
 
Total Comprehensive Earnings
$
874

$
859

$
(859
)
$
874

 
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter 2018
 CSX Corporation
 CSX Transportation
Eliminations and Other
Consolidated
 Revenue
$

$
3,083

$
19

$
3,102

 Expense
(84
)
1,948

(45
)
1,819

 Operating Income
84

1,135

64

1,283

 
 
 
 
 
 Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
942


(942
)

 Interest (Expense) / Benefit
(181
)
(8
)
32

(157
)
 Other Income / (Expense) - Net
6

29

(17
)
18

 
 
 
 
 
 Earnings Before Income Taxes
851

1,156

(863
)
1,144

 Income Tax Benefit / (Expense)
26

(274
)
(19
)
(267
)
 Net Earnings
$
877

$
882

$
(882
)
$
877

 
 
 
 
 
Total Comprehensive Earnings
$
881

$
881

$
(881
)
$
881



                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 13.    Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued

 Consolidating Income Statements
 (Dollars in millions)
Six Months 2019
 CSX Corporation
 CSX Transportation
 Eliminations and Other
 Consolidated
 Revenue
$

$
6,034

$
40

$
6,074

 Expense
(275
)
3,914

(89
)
3,550

 Operating Income
275

2,120

129

2,524

 
 
 
 
 
 Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
1,800


(1,800
)

 Interest (Expense) / Benefit
(438
)
(21
)
97

(362
)
 Other Income / (Expense) - Net
19

103

(74
)
48

 
 
 
 
 
 Earnings Before Income Taxes
1,656

2,202

(1,648
)
2,210

 Income Tax (Expense) / Benefit
48

(521
)
(33
)
(506
)
 Net Earnings
$
1,704

$
1,681

$
(1,681
)
$
1,704

 
 
 
 
 
Total Comprehensive Earnings
$
1,710

$
1,678

$
(1,678
)
$
1,710

 
 
 
 
 
Six Months 2018
 CSX Corporation
 CSX Transportation
 Eliminations and Other
 Consolidated
 Revenue
$

$
5,940

$
38

$
5,978

 Expense
(162
)
3,891

(78
)
3,651

 Operating Income
162

2,049

116

2,327

 
 
 
 
 
 Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
1,700


(1,700
)

 Interest (Expense) / Benefit
(345
)
(17
)
56

(306
)
 Other Income / (Expense) - Net
10

52

(27
)
35

 
 
 
 
 
 Earnings Before Income Taxes
1,527

2,084

(1,555
)
2,056

 Income Tax (Expense) / Benefit
45

(498
)
(31
)
(484
)
 Net Earnings
$
1,572

$
1,586

$
(1,586
)
$
1,572

 
 
 
 
 
Total Comprehensive Earnings
$
1,477

$
1,581

$
(1,581
)
$
1,477

 
 
 
 
 



                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 13.    Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued

 Consolidating Balance Sheet
 (Dollars in millions)
June 30, 2019
 CSX Corporation
 CSX Transportation
Eliminations and Other
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
718

$
124

$
11

$
853

 Short-term Investments
869


9

878

 Accounts Receivable - Net
2

1,058

51

1,111

 Receivable from Affiliates
921

6,166

(7,087
)

 Materials and Supplies

222


222

 Other Current Assets
3

98

21

122

   Total Current Assets
2,513

7,668

(6,995
)
3,186

 
 
 
 
 
 Properties
1

41,821

2,934

44,756

 Accumulated Depreciation
(1
)
(11,074
)
(1,662
)
(12,737
)
 Properties - Net

30,747

1,272

32,019

 
 
 
 
 
 Investments in Conrail


959

959

 Affiliates and Other Companies
(39
)
886

16

863

 Investments in Consolidated Subsidiaries
33,332


(33,332
)

 Right-of-Use Lease Asset

529

21

550

 Other Long-term Assets
3

591

(247
)
347

   Total Assets
$
35,809

$
40,421

$
(38,306
)
$
37,924

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 Accounts Payable
$
153

$
783

$
53

$
989

 Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable
35

342

35

412

 Payable to Affiliates
8,154

411

(8,565
)

 Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves

95

15

110

 Current Maturities of Long-term Debt

245


245

 Income and Other Taxes Payable
(423
)
519

37

133

 Other Current Liabilities

153

11

164

   Total Current Liabilities
7,919

2,548

(8,414
)
2,053

 
 
 
 
 
 Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves

164

35

199

 Long-term Debt
15,042

480


15,522

 Deferred Income Taxes - Net
(121
)
6,690

222

6,791

 Long-term Lease Liability

486

15

501

 Other Long-term Liabilities
693

209

(334
)
568

   Total Liabilities
$
23,533

$
10,577

$
(8,476
)
$
25,634

 
 
 
 
 
 Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 Common Stock, $1 Par Value
$
798

$
181

$
(181
)
$
798

 Other Capital
290

5,096

(5,096
)
290

 Retained Earnings
11,843

24,503

(24,503
)
11,843

 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(655
)
50

(50
)
(655
)
 Noncontrolling Interest

14


14

 Total Shareholders' Equity
$
12,276

$
29,844

$
(29,830
)
$
12,290

 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
35,809

$
40,421

$
(38,306
)
$
37,924





                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 13.    Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued

Consolidating Balance Sheet
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2018
 CSX Corporation
 CSX Transportation
Eliminations and Other
 Consolidated
ASSETS
 Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
716

$
130

$
12

$
858

 Short-term Investments
250


3

253

 Accounts Receivable - Net
1

1,003

6

1,010

 Receivable from Affiliates
1,020

5,214

(6,234
)

 Materials and Supplies

263


263

 Other Current Assets
63

104

14

181

   Total Current Assets
2,050

6,714

(6,199
)
2,565

 
 
 
 
 
 Properties
1

41,897

2,907

44,805

 Accumulated Depreciation
(1
)
(11,194
)
(1,612
)
(12,807
)
 Properties - Net

30,703

1,295

31,998

 
 
 
 
 
 Investments in Conrail


943

943

 Affiliates and Other Companies
(39
)
859

16

836

 Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries
32,033


(32,033
)

 Other Long-term Assets
2

598

(213
)
387

   Total Assets
$
34,046

$
38,874

$
(36,191
)
$
36,729

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 Accounts Payable
$
132

$
763

$
54

$
949

 Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable
41

440

69

550

 Payable to Affiliates
6,973

633

(7,606
)

 Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves

99

14

113

 Current Maturities of Long-term Debt

18


18

 Income and Other Taxes Payable
(290
)
392

4

106

 Other Current Liabilities
11

162

6

179

   Total Current Liabilities
6,867

2,507

(7,459
)
1,915

 
 
 
 
 
 Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves

176

35

211

 Long-term Debt
14,029

710


14,739

 Deferred Income Taxes - Net
(134
)
6,601

223

6,690

 Other Long-term Liabilities
721

211

(338
)
594

   Total Liabilities
$
21,483

$
10,205

$
(7,539
)
$
24,149

 
 
 
 
 
 Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 Common Stock, $1 Par Value
$
818

$
181

$
(181
)
$
818

 Other Capital
249

5,096

(5,096
)
249

 Retained Earnings
12,157

23,322

(23,322
)
12,157

 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(661
)
53

(53
)
(661
)
 Noncontrolling Minority Interest

17


17

   Total Shareholders' Equity
$
12,563

$
28,669

$
(28,652
)
$
12,580

   Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
34,046

$
38,874

$
(36,191
)
$
36,729




                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 13.    Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued

Consolidating Cash Flow Statements
(Dollars in millions)
Six Months 2019
CSX
Corporation
CSX
Transportation
Eliminations and Other
Consolidated
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
$
1,636

$
1,064

$
(433
)
$
2,267

Investing Activities
 

 
 
Property Additions

(707
)
(62
)
(769
)
Proceeds from Property Dispositions

146


146

Purchases of Short-term Investments
(1,427
)


(1,427
)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments
810



810

Other Investing Activities
(5
)
(6
)
(5
)
(16
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
(622
)
(567
)
(67
)
(1,256
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Long-term Debt Issued
1,000



1,000

Dividends Paid
(388
)
(500
)
500

(388
)
Shares Repurchased
(1,656
)


(1,656
)
Other Financing Activities
32

(3
)
(1
)
28

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
(1,012
)
(503
)
499

(1,016
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
2

(6
)
(1
)
(5
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
716

130

12

858

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
718

$
124

$
11

$
853




                    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 13.    Summarized Consolidating Financial Data, continued

Consolidating Cash Flow Statements
(Dollars in millions)
Six Months 2018
 CSX
Corporation
CSX
Transportation
Eliminations and Other
Consolidated
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
$
1,311

$
1,245

$
(547
)
$
2,009

Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
Property Additions

(762
)
(61
)
(823
)
Proceeds from Property Dispositions

141


141

Purchases of Short-term Investments
(75
)

(2
)
(77
)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments


12

12

Other Investing Activities
(1
)
(99
)
92

(8
)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities
(76
)
(720
)
41

(755
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Long-term Debt Issued
2,000



2,000

Dividends Paid
(384
)
(500
)
500

(384
)
Shares Repurchased
(1,810
)


(1,810
)
Accelerated Share Repurchase Pending Final Settlement
(90
)


(90
)
Other Financing Activities
(53
)
(3
)
5

(51
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
(337
)
(503
)
505

(335
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
898

22

(1
)
919

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
274

121

6

401

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
1,172

$
143

$
5

$
1,320



                    
 
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CSX CORPORATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SECOND QUARTER 2019 HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue decreased $41 million, or 1% year over year.
Expenses decreased $63 million, or 3% year over year.
Operating income of $1.3 billion increased $22 million, or 2% year over year.
Operating ratio of 57.4% improved 120 basis points versus last year's quarter.
Earnings per diluted share of $1.08 increased $0.07, or 7% year over year.

 
Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
Fav /
(Unfav)
% Change
 
2019
2018
Fav /
(Unfav)
% Change
Volume (in thousands)
1,581

1,646

(65)
(4)%
 
3,112

3,178

(66)
(2)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
3,061

$
3,102

$(41)
(1)
 
$
6,074

$
5,978

$96
2
Expense
1,756

1,819

63
3
 
3,550

3,651

101
3
Operating Income
$
1,305

$
1,283

$22
2%
 
$
2,524

$
2,327

$197
8%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Ratio
57.4
%
58.6
%
120
 bps
 
58.4
%
61.1
%
270
 bps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Diluted Share
$
1.08

$
1.01

$0.07
7%
 
$
2.10

$
1.79

$0.31
17%



                    
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Volume and Revenue (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
Second Quarters
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2019
 
2018
 
% Change
 
2019
 
2018
 
% Change
 
2019
 
2018
 
% Change
Chemicals
172

 
169

 
2
 %
 
$
591

 
$
588

 
1
 %
 
$
3,436

 
$
3,479

 
(1
)%
Automotive
121

 
118

 
3

 
329

 
330

 

 
2,719

 
2,797

 
(3
)
Agricultural and Food Products
118

 
112

 
5

 
358

 
327

 
9

 
3,034

 
2,920

 
4

Minerals
89

 
86

 
3

 
144

 
137

 
5

 
1,618

 
1,593

 
2

Forest Products
73

 
71

 
3

 
223

 
215

 
4

 
3,055

 
3,028

 
1

Metals and Equipment
63

 
69

 
(9
)
 
187

 
198

 
(6
)
 
2,968

 
2,870

 
3

Fertilizers
61

 
64

 
(5
)
 
112

 
112

 

 
1,836

 
1,750

 
5

Total Merchandise
697

 
689

 
1

 
1,944

 
1,907

 
2

 
2,789

 
2,768

 
1

Coal
226

 
222

 
2

 
557

 
569

 
(2
)
 
2,465

 
2,563

 
(4
)
Intermodal
658

 
735

 
(10
)
 
436

 
490

 
(11
)
 
663

 
667

 
(1
)
Other

 

 

 
124

 
136

 
(9
)
 

 

 

Total
1,581

 
1,646

 
(4
)%
 
$
3,061

 
$
3,102

 
(1
)%
 
$
1,936

 
$
1,885

 
3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2019
 
2018
 
% Change
 
2019
 
2018
 
% Change
 
2019
 
2018
 
% Change
Chemicals
339

 
331

 
2
 %
 
$
1,177

 
$
1,145

 
3
 %
 
$
3,472

 
$
3,459

 
 %
Automotive
236

 
230

 
3

 
640

 
634

 
1

 
2,712

 
2,757

 
(2
)
Agricultural and Food Products
232

 
219

 
6

 
702

 
634

 
11

 
3,026

 
2,895

 
5

Minerals
158

 
152

 
4

 
267

 
251

 
6

 
1,690

 
1,651

 
2

Forest Products
144

 
138

 
4

 
439

 
410

 
7

 
3,049

 
2,971

 
3

Metals and Equipment
127

 
133

 
(5
)
 
376

 
384

 
(2
)
 
2,961

 
2,887

 
3

Fertilizers
123

 
128

 
(4
)
 
222

 
228

 
(3
)
 
1,805

 
1,781

 
1

Total Merchandise
1,359

 
1,331

 
2

 
3,823

 
3,686

 
4

 
2,813

 
2,769

 
2

Coal
438

 
423

 
4

 
1,095

 
1,072

 
2

 
2,500

 
2,534

 
(1
)
Intermodal
1,315

 
1,424

 
(8
)
 
864

 
939

 
(8
)
 
657

 
659

 

Other

 

 

 
292

 
281

 
4

 

 

 

Total
3,112

 
3,178

 
(2
)%
 
$
6,074

 
$
5,978

 
2
 %
 
$
1,952

 
$
1,881

 
4
 %


                    
 
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Second Quarter 2019

Revenue
Revenue decreased 1 percent year over year as favorable mix and pricing gains across most markets were more than offset by intermodal volume decreases and lower other revenue.

Merchandise Volume
Chemicals - Increased as stronger crude oil and waste shipments more than offset reduced fly ash, natural gas liquids and sand shipments.

Automotive - Increased due to higher shipments of trucks and SUVs.

Agricultural and Food Products - Increased due to gains in the domestic grain and ethanol markets.

Minerals - Increased due to higher shipments for construction and paving projects.

Forest Products - Increased due to higher demand for wood pulp and other fiber products as well as stronger lumber shipments.

Metals and Equipment - Declined due to reduced metals shipments, primarily in the sheet steel, construction and scrap markets.

Fertilizers - Declined as wet weather conditions continue to delay fertilizer applications.
    
Coal Volume
Domestic increased primarily due to growth in coke, iron ore and other shipments. Export declined due to lower thermal coal shipments.

Intermodal Volume
Domestic and international declined primarily due to rationalization of low-density lanes.

Other Revenue
Other revenue decreased $12 million versus prior year primarily due to lower revenue for storage at intermodal facilities.

                    
 
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Expenses
Expenses of $1.8 billion decreased $63 million, or 3 percent year over year, primarily driven by efficiency savings and lower volume, partially offset by inflation and other items.

Labor and Fringe expense decreased $21 million primarily due to the following:
Efficiency and volume savings of $19 million primarily resulted from lower headcount and reduced crew starts.
Incentive compensation decreased $19 million driven primarily by lower expected payouts on existing plans.
Inflation and other costs increased $17 million.

Materials, Supplies and Other expense decreased $14 million due to the following:
Volume and efficiency savings of $35 million primarily resulted from lower trucking and terminal costs due to intermodal lane rationalizations; reduced equipment maintenance expenses; and lower train accident costs.
Gains from real estate and line sales were flat year over year.
All other costs increased $21 million primarily due to higher casualty expenses, inflation and other items.

Depreciation expense increased $8 million primarily due to a larger asset base.

Fuel expense decreased $36 million primarily due to a 6 percent price decrease, record fuel efficiency and lower volume.

Equipment and Other Rents expense decreased $9 million primarily due to lower volume-related costs in addition to continued equipment efficiency for merchandise and intermodal.

Equity Earnings of Affiliates decreased $9 million primarily due to lower net earnings at TTX and a prior year gain from an affiliate's property sale.

Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $27 million primarily due to higher average debt balances.

Other Income - Net
Other income - net increased $7 million primarily due to increased interest income as a result of higher average investment balances.

Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense increased $9 million primarily due to a benefit in 2018 related to state legislative changes.

                    
 
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Six Months Results of Operations

Revenue increased $96 million primarily due to price increases and favorable mix, partially offset by intermodal volume decreases.

Total expense decreased $101 million primarily due to labor, fuel and other operational efficiencies in addition to volume-related savings and lower fuel prices, partially offset by inflation.

Interest expense increased $56 million primarily due to higher average debt balances.

Other income - net increased $13 million primarily due to increased interest income as a result of higher average investment balances.

Income tax expense increased $22 million primarily due to increased earnings before income taxes and a benefit in 2018 related to state legislative changes. These increases were partially offset by tax benefits from the impacts of options exercises and the vesting of other equity awards.


                    
 
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Non-GAAP Measures - Unaudited
CSX reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). CSX also uses certain non-GAAP measures that fall within the meaning of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which may provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results.  Non-GAAP measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by U.S. GAAP. Therefore, CSX’s non-GAAP measures are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to corresponding GAAP measures are below.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Management believes that free cash flow is supplemental information useful to investors as it is important in evaluating the Company’s financial performance. More specifically, free cash flow measures cash generated by the business after reinvestment. This measure represents cash available for both equity and bond investors to be used for dividends, share repurchases or principal reduction on outstanding debt. Free cash flow is calculated by using net cash from operations and adjusting for property additions and certain other investing activities, which includes proceeds from property dispositions. Adjusted free cash flow excludes the impact of cash payments for restructuring charge. Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than a substitute for, cash provided by operating activities. The increase in adjusted free cash flow before dividends from the prior year of $299 million is primarily due to higher cash-generating income, favorable changes in working capital and lower property additions.

The following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities (GAAP measure) to adjusted free cash flow after restructuring, before dividends (non-GAAP measure). The restructuring charge impact to free cash flow in 2018 was tax effected using the Company's applicable tax rate.
 
Six Months
(Dollars in millions)
2019
2018
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
2,267

$
2,009

Property Additions
(769
)
(823
)
Other Investing Activities
130

133

Free Cash Flow (before payment of dividends)
1,628

1,319

Add back: Cash Payments for Restructuring Charge (after-tax) (a)

10

Adjusted Free Cash Flow Before Dividends (non-GAAP)
$
1,628

$
1,329

(a) The Company made cash payments related to the restructuring charge of $13 million in the six months ended 2018.

Operating Statistics (Estimated)
The Company strives for continuous improvement in safety and service performance through training, innovation and investment. Investment in training and technology also is designed to allow the Company's employees to have an additional layer of protection that can detect and avoid many types of human factor incidents. Safety programs are designed to prevent incidents that can adversely impact employees, customers and communities. Continued capital investment in the Company's assets, including track, bridges, signals, equipment and detection technology also supports safety performance.

The methodologies used to calculate train velocity and terminal dwell are consistent with the principles of scheduled railroading, but differ from those prescribed by the Surface Transportation Board ("STB"). Train velocity and dwell will continue to be reported, using the prescribed methodology, to the STB on a weekly basis.

                    
 
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Operating performance remained strong as train velocity and car dwell improved 14 percent and 6 percent, respectively, to record levels for the second quarter. The Company remains focused on executing the operational plan to deliver further service gains, improve transit times and drive asset utilization while controlling costs.
 
    From a safety perspective, the FRA personal injury frequency index of 0.83 for the second quarter 2019 improved 22 percent year over year, driven by a significant reduction in the number of FRA-reportable personal injuries. Similarly, the FRA train accident rate of 1.93 for the quarter improved 54 percent year over year, driven by an all-time record low number of FRA-reportable train accidents.

The Company is committed to continuous safety improvement and remains focused on reducing risk and enhancing the overall safety of its employees, customers and the communities in which the Company operates.


Second Quarters
 
Six Months
 
2019
2018
Improvement/
(Deterioration)
 
2019
2018
Improvement/
(Deterioration)
Operations Performance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Train Velocity (Miles per hour)(a)
20.0

17.6

14
 %
 
20.2

17.6

15
 %
Dwell (Hours)(a)
9.1

9.7

6
 %
 
9.0

10.1

11
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merchandise
33.0

32.8

1
 %
 
64.6

64.2

1
 %
Coal
10.9

11.8

(8
)%
 
21.4

22.1

(3
)%
Intermodal
6.8

7.7

(12
)%
 
13.3

14.7

(10
)%
Total Revenue Ton-Miles
50.7

52.3

(3
)%
 
99.3

101.0

(2
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)
99.9

103.5

(3
)%
 
196.6

199.7

(2
)%
On-Time Originations
88
%
85
%
4
 %
 
85
%
83
%
2
 %
On-Time Arrivals 
53
%
61
%
(13
)%
 
58
%
59
%
(2
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Safety
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index
0.83

1.06

22
 %
 
0.79

1.11

29
 %
FRA Train Accident Rate
1.93

4.24

54
 %
 
2.26

4.10

45
 %
(a) The methodology for calculating train velocity and dwell differ from that prescribed by the STB. CSXT will continue to report train velocity and dwell, using the prescribed methodology, to the STB on a weekly basis. See additional discussion on the Company's website.

Certain operating statistics are estimated and can continue to be updated as actuals settle.

Key Performance Measures Definitions
Train Velocity - Average train speed between origin and destination in miles per hour (does not include locals, yard jobs, work trains or passenger trains). Train velocity measures the profiled schedule of trains (from departure to arrival and all interim time), and train profiles are periodically updated to align with a changing operation.
Dwell - Average amount of time in hours between car arrival to and departure from the yard.
Revenue Ton-Miles (RTM's) - The movement of one revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile.
Gross Ton-Miles (GTM's) - The movement of one ton of train weight over one mile. GTM's are calculated by multiplying total train weight by distance the train moved. Total train weight is comprised of the weight of the freight cars and their contents.
On-Time Originations - Percent of scheduled road trains that depart the origin yard on-time or ahead of schedule.
On-Time Arrivals - Percent of scheduled road trains that arrive at the destination yard on-time.
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index - Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours.
FRA Train Accident Rate - Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train-miles.

                    
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following are material changes in the significant cash flows, sources of cash and liquidity, capital investments, consolidated balance sheets and working capital, which provide an update to the discussion included in CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

Material Changes in Significant Cash Flows
Significant Cash Flows
The following chart highlights the components of the net increases of $5 million and $919 million in cash and cash equivalents for operating, investing and financing activities for six months ended 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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Cash provided by operating activities increased $258 million primarily driven by higher cash-generating income and favorable changes in working capital.

Cash used in investing activities increased $501 million primarily driven by an increase in net short-term investment purchases, partially offset by lower property additions.

Cash used in financing activities increased $681 million. Cash provided by long-term debt issuances was less than prior year. In addition, share repurchases declined in the current year.

Sources of Cash and Liquidity and Uses of Cash
As of the end of second quarter 2019, CSX had $1.7 billion of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. CSX uses current cash balances for general corporate purposes, which may include reduction or refinancing of outstanding indebtedness, capital expenditures, working capital requirements, contributions to the Company's qualified pension plan, redemptions and repurchases of CSX common stock and dividends to shareholders. See Note 8, Debt and Credit Agreements.

The Company has multiple sources of liquidity, including cash generated from operations and financing sources. The Company filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC on February 12, 2019, which is unlimited as to amount and may be used to issue debt or equity securities at CSX’s discretion, subject to market conditions and CSX Board authorization. While CSX seeks to give itself flexibility with respect to cash requirements, there can be no assurance that market conditions would permit CSX to sell such securities on acceptable terms at any given time, or at all. In six months 2019, CSX issued a total of $1.0 billion of new long-term debt.


                    
 
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CSX has a $1.2 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility backed by a diverse syndicate of banks that expires in March 2024. At June 30, 2019, the Company had no outstanding balances under this facility. The Company also has a commercial paper program, backed by the revolving credit facility, under which the Company may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion outstanding at any one time. At June 30, 2019, the Company had no outstanding debt under the commercial paper program.

Planned capital investments for 2019 are expected to be between $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion, including approximately $100 million for Positive Train Control ("PTC"). Of the 2019 investment, over half will be used to sustain the core infrastructure. The remaining amounts will be allocated to projects supporting service enhancements, productivity initiatives and profitable growth. CSX intends to fund capital investments through cash generated from operations.

The Company expects to continue incurring capital costs in connection with the implementation of PTC. CSX estimates that the total multi-year cost of PTC implementation will be approximately $2.4 billion. This estimate includes costs for installing the new system along tracks, upgrading locomotives, adding communication equipment and developing new technologies. Total PTC spending through June 2019 was $2.3 billion.

Material Changes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Working Capital
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Total assets increased $1.2 billion from year end primarily due to the net increase in short-term investments of $625 million and the right-of-use lease asset of $550 million resulting from the adoption of the new lease accounting standard. Total liabilities and shareholders' equity combined also increased $1.2 billion from year end primarily driven by net earnings of $1.7 billion, the issuance of $1.0 billion in long-term debt and the total lease liability of $560 million resulting from the adoption of the new lease accounting standard. These increases were partially offset by share repurchases of $1.7 billion and dividends paid of $388 million.

Working capital is considered a measure of a company's ability to meet its short-term needs. CSX had a working capital surplus of $1.1 billion and $650 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase in working capital since year end of $483 million is primarily due to cash from operations of $2.3 billion and proceeds from the $1.0 billion issuance of long-term debt, partially offset by share repurchases of $1.7 billion, property additions of $769 million and dividend payments of $388 million.

The Company's working capital balance varies due to factors such as the timing of scheduled debt payments and changes in cash and cash equivalent balances as discussed above. The Company continues to maintain adequate liquidity to satisfy current liabilities and maturing obligations when they come due. CSX has sufficient financial capacity, including its revolving credit facility, commercial paper program and shelf registration statement to manage its day-to-day cash requirements and any anticipated obligations. The Company from time to time accesses the credit markets for additional liquidity.

CSX is committed to returning cash to shareholders and maintaining an investment grade credit profile. Capital structure, capital investments and cash distributions, including dividends and share repurchases, are reviewed at least annually by the Board of Directors. Management's assessment of market conditions and other factors guides the timing and volume of repurchases. Future share repurchases are expected to be funded by cash on hand, cash generated from operations and debt issuances.


                    
 
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LABOR AGREEMENTS
All 13 rail unions that participate in national bargaining have reached national agreements with the Class I railroads via ratification, executive action or interest arbitration. These agreements are effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates in reporting the amounts of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions are discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a regular basis. Consistent with the prior year, significant estimates using management judgment are made for the areas below. For further discussion of CSX's critical accounting estimates, see the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

personal injury, environmental and legal reserves;
pension and post-retirement medical plan accounting;
depreciation policies for assets under the group-life method; and
income taxes.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this report and in other materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made by the Company, are forward-looking statements. The Company intends for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act may contain, among others, statements regarding:

projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes or other financial items;
expectations as to results of operations and operational initiatives;
expectations as to the effect of claims, lawsuits, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, labor negotiations or agreements on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity;
management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, capital expenditures, workforce levels, dividends, share repurchases, safety and service performance, proposed new services and other matters that are not historical facts, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved; and
future economic, industry or market conditions or performance and their effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

                    
 
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Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "will," "should," “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. The Company cautions against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect its good faith beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to it as of the date the forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the timing when, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual performance or results could differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the Company does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements. The following important factors, in addition to those discussed in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors of CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and elsewhere in this report, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements:
legislative, regulatory or legal developments involving transportation, including rail or intermodal transportation, the environment, hazardous materials, taxation, international trade and initiatives to further regulate the rail industry;
the outcome of litigation, claims and other contingent liabilities, including, but not limited to, those related to fuel surcharge, environmental matters, taxes, shipper and rate claims subject to adjudication, personal injuries and occupational illnesses;
changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation) and the level of demand for products carried by CSXT;
natural events such as severe weather conditions, including floods, fire, hurricanes and earthquakes, a pandemic crisis affecting the health of the Company's employees, its shippers or the consumers of goods, or other unforeseen disruptions of the Company's operations, systems, property, equipment or supply chain;
competition from other modes of freight transportation, such as trucking and competition and consolidation or financial distress within the transportation industry generally;
the cost of compliance with laws and regulations that differ from expectations (including those associated with PTC implementation) as well as costs, penalties and operational and liquidity impacts associated with noncompliance with applicable laws or regulations;
the impact of increased passenger activities in capacity-constrained areas, including potential effects of high speed rail initiatives, or regulatory changes affecting when CSXT can transport freight or service routes;
unanticipated conditions in the financial markets that may affect timely access to capital markets and the cost of capital, as well as management's decisions regarding share repurchases;
changes in fuel prices, surcharges for fuel and the availability of fuel;
the impact of natural gas prices on coal-fired electricity generation;
the impact of global supply and price of seaborne coal on CSXT's export coal market;
availability of insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates or insufficient insurance coverage to cover claims or damages;

                    
 
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the inherent business risks associated with safety and security, including the transportation of hazardous materials or a cybersecurity attack which would threaten the availability and vulnerability of information technology;
adverse economic or operational effects from actual or threatened war or terrorist activities and any governmental response;
loss of key personnel or the inability to hire and retain qualified employees;
labor and benefit costs and labor difficulties, including stoppages affecting either the Company's operations or customers' ability to deliver goods to the Company for shipment;
the Company's success in implementing its strategic, financial and operational initiatives;
the impact of conditions in the real estate market on the Company's ability to sell assets;
changes in operating conditions and costs or commodity concentrations; and
the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.
Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified elsewhere in this report and in CSX's other SEC reports, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the Company's website at www.csx.com. The information on the CSX website is not part of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided under Part II, Item 7A (Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk) of CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of June 30, 2019, under the supervision and with the participation of CSX's Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and Interim CFO concluded that, as of June 30, 2019, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in CSX's periodic SEC reports. There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2019 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For further details, please refer to Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Also refer to Part I, Item 3. Legal Proceedings in CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
For information regarding factors that could affect the Company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, see the risk factors discussed under Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. See also Part I, Item 2 (Forward-Looking Statements) of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

                    
 
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Item 2. CSX Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company continues to repurchase shares under the $5 billion program announced in January 2019. For more information about share repurchases, see Note 2 Earnings Per Share. Share repurchase activity for the second quarter 2019 was as follows:
 
 CSX Purchases of Equity Securities
for the Quarter
 
Second Quarter
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (a)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Beginning Balance
 
 
 
$
4,332,672,444

April 1 - April 30, 2019
1,518,588

$
75.81

1,498,808

4,219,102,907

May 1 - May 31, 2019
5,450,510

76.15

5,450,510

3,804,059,115

June 1 - June 30, 2019
4,317,103

76.76

4,317,103

3,472,696,563

Ending Balance
11,286,201

$
76.34

11,266,421

$
3,472,696,563

(a) The difference of 19,780 shares between the "Total Number of Shares Purchased" and the "Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs" for the quarter represents shares purchased to fund the Company's contribution to a 401(k) plan that covers certain union employees.

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 designation
Nature of exhibit
Previously filed
as exhibit to
 
 
 
Material contracts:
10.1**
May 8, 2019
Exhibit 10.1, Form 8-K

10.2**
June 4, 2019
Exhibit 10.1, Form 8-K/A
 
 
 
Officer certifications:
31*
 
32*
 
 
 
 
Interactive data files:
101*
The following financial information from CSX Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 filed with the SEC on July 16, 2019, formatted in XBRL includes: (i) consolidated income statements for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, (ii) condensed consolidated comprehensive income statements for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, (iii) consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, (iv) consolidated cash flow statements for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, (v) consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, and (vi) the notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
 
 
 
* Filed herewith
 
 



                    
 
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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.

CSX CORPORATION
(Registrant)

By: /s/ ANGELA C. WILLIAMS
Angela C. Williams
Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated: July 16, 2019


                    
 
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