CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - July 31, 2008) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) - "Strong earnings for the first half of 2008 exceeded our expectations and reflected favourable performance from our Liquids Pipelines and Gas Distribution and Services businesses as well as impressive results from our U.S. affiliate, Enbridge Energy Partners," said Patrick D. Daniel, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This performance causes us to increase our previously communicated 2008 guidance range from $1.80 to $1.90 adjusted operating earnings per share to $1.85 to $1.95 adjusted operating earnings per share and leaves us well positioned to meet our medium-term target of 10% average annual earnings per share growth over the 2008 to 2011 period.
We expect earnings per share growth to accelerate as new projects come into service. During the second quarter of 2008, the Waupisoo Pipeline, which brings oil sands sourced crude oil to the Edmonton, Alberta area, was completed and started contributing to earnings one month ahead of schedule. We are also on track to complete the Ontario Wind Project later this year. The Light Crude Capacity Expansion Program component of the Southern Lights Project is on schedule for completion by the end of 2008 and our Line 4 Extension Project and the final phase of Southern Access Expansion are on schedule for completion in early 2009. In 2010, projects expected to come into service include the Alberta Clipper project, which is a further expansion of the Enbridge System, and our innovative Southern Lights Pipeline, which will bring diluent from Chicago to the Edmonton area.
We are very pleased with the results of the sale of our 25% interest in CLH. The transaction brought in $1.38 billion in proceeds which will be redeployed towards the Company's extensive slate of pipeline projects in Canada and the United States. The Company realized a gain of $556 million on the sale which, together with previous dividends, translates to an overall average annual return on our investment of 20%."
Mr. Daniel concluded, "Currently, our focus is continued efficient operation of our core businesses while diligently advancing our construction projects, which will generate new and sustainable sources of earnings over the years to come. We are also focused on configuring our system to maximize flexibility and meet the growth needs of shippers, including placing high priority on developing the timely and cost effective market access to the U.S. Gulf Coast."
On July 30, 2008, the Enbridge Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.33 per common share and $0.34375 per Series A Preferred Share. Both dividends are payable on September 1, 2008 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2008.
Forward Looking Information
This news release contains forward looking information. Significant related assumptions and risk factors are described under the Forward Looking Information section of this news release.
CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, -----------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Liquids Pipelines 76.3 65.8 152.4 134.7Gas Pipelines 8.9 13.4 27.1 39.1Sponsored Investments 22.0 33.4 53.1 51.2Gas Distribution and Services (15.7) 23.0 138.1 132.1International 577.9 24.0 594.2 46.0Corporate (11.7) (13.1) (55.9) (29.6)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders 657.7 146.5 909.0 373.5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings per Common Share 1.83 0.41 2.53 1.06--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Earnings applicable to common shareholders were $657.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, or $1.83 per share, compared with $146.5 million, or $0.41 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The $511.2 million increase reflected a $556.1 million after-tax gain on the sale of the Company's interest in Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos CLH, S.A. (CLH) and favourable operating performance as discussed below, partially offset by unrealized fair value losses on derivative financial instruments in Energy Services. Earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2007 included an $11.8 million dilution gain resulting from Enbridge Energy Partners (EEP) issuing partnership units during the quarter.
Earnings applicable to common shareholders were $909.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, or $2.53 per share, compared with $373.5 million, or $1.06 per share, for the same period in 2007. The increase in earnings resulted from similar factors as for the three month results; however, earnings for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 also reflected the recognition of a $32.2 million income tax charge as a result of an unfavourable court decision related to previously owned U.S. pipeline assets.
Non-GAAP Measures
This news release contains references to adjusted operating earnings, which represent earnings applicable to common shareholders adjusted for non-operating factors. The non-operating factors are reconciled and discussed in the Financial Results sections for the business segments. Management believes that the presentation of adjusted operating earnings provides useful information to investors and shareholders as it provides increased predictive value. Management uses adjusted operating earnings to set targets and assess performance of the Company. Also, the Company's dividend payout target is based on adjusted operating earnings. Adjusted operating earnings is not a measure that has a standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and is not considered a GAAP measure; therefore, this measure may not be comparable with a similar measure presented by other issuers.
ADJUSTED OPERATING EARNINGS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, ------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Liquids Pipelines 76.3 65.8 152.4 134.7Gas Pipelines 11.2 13.4 26.6 33.8Sponsored Investments 26.1 21.5 50.1 41.3Gas Distribution and Services 28.6 17.9 149.8 132.7International 19.0 24.0 38.1 46.0Corporate (11.7) (13.1) (28.6) (29.6)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Adjusted Operating Earnings 149.5 129.5 388.4 358.9--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Adjusted Operating Earnings per Common Share 0.42 0.36 1.08 1.01--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusted operating earnings were $149.5 million, or $0.42 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared with $129.5 million, or $0.36 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $388.4 million, or $1.08 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared with $358.9 million, or $1.02 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
The increase in adjusted operating earnings in both the three and six month periods was largely due to the following factors.
- Allowance for equity funds used during construction (AEDC) on Southern Lights Pipeline and, within Enbridge System, on both Southern Access Mainline Expansion and Alberta Clipper Project.
- Improved earnings in Energy Services resulting from market conditions which enabled higher margins to be captured on storage and transportation contracts as well as increased transportation and storage volumes.
- Increase in Aux Sable earnings due to strong fractionation margins which enabled the Company to recognize earnings from the upside sharing mechanism.
- Record performance from EEP.
These increases were partially offset by the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar on U.S.-based operations.
While under construction, certain regulated pipelines are entitled to recognize AEDC in earnings. These amounts will contribute to earnings throughout the Company's significant growth period and will be collected in tolls once the pipelines are in service.
The Company has foreign currency denominated earnings, primarily from U.S. based operations and investments. The Company uses long-term derivative contracts to economically hedge a significant portion of the cash distributions from these long-term investments. However, this does not eliminate the Canadian GAAP volatility caused by exchange rate differences. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company settled foreign currency denominated cash distributions and associated hedge transactions resulting in $9.0 million (2007 - $6.7 million) in incremental after-tax cash flows, which were not included in reported earnings.
LIQUIDS PIPELINES---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, ------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Enbridge System 49.8 45.1 101.5 94.2Athabasca System 15.4 13.0 28.8 26.6Olympic Pipeline 2.4 1.5 4.8 5.2Spearhead Pipeline 2.2 3.1 5.4 4.4Southern Lights Pipeline 4.2 1.3 8.9 1.3Feeder Pipelines and Other 2.3 1.8 3.0 3.0----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings 76.3 65.8 152.4 134.7--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Enbridge System earnings increased primarily due to the AEDC on both Southern Access Mainline Expansion (Phase 2) and Alberta Clipper Project.
- The increase in Athabasca System earnings reflected the initial month of tolls collected on Waupisoo Pipeline during the quarter.
- Olympic Pipeline earnings decreased in the six month period due to planned maintenance in the first quarter of 2008. Second quarter results reflected higher throughputs and higher average tolls.
- Spearhead Pipeline year-to-date earnings increased compared with the prior year as a result of higher throughputs. In the second quarter of 2008, lower uncommitted volumes reduced earnings.
- Southern Lights Pipeline earnings reflected AEDC recognized while the project is under construction.
GAS PIPELINES---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, ------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Alliance Pipeline US 5.9 7.3 11.9 14.8Vector Pipeline 3.0 3.1 7.0 6.9Enbridge Offshore Pipelines (Offshore) 2.3 3.0 7.7 12.1----------------------------------------------------------------------------Adjusted Operating Earnings 11.2 13.4 26.6 33.8---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alliance Pipeline US shipper claim settlement - - 2.8 - Offshore property insurance recovery from 2005 hurricanes - - - 5.3 Offshore repair costs from 2005 hurricanes (2.3) - (2.3) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings 8.9 13.4 27.1 39.1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Alliance Pipeline US adjusted operating earnings decreased as a result of a depreciating rate base and the weaker U.S. dollar.
- Offshore adjusted operating earnings decreased as a result of continuing natural production declines and the effect of the weaker U.S. dollar partially offset by higher stand-by fees on the Neptune oil and gas pipelines as well as contributions from Atlantis platform volumes. Also, earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2007 included $6.0 million from business interruption policies related to lost revenue in 2005 and 2006 as a result of the 2005 hurricanes. A smaller final insurance claim settlement is expected later in 2008.
Gas Pipelines earnings were impacted by the following non-operating adjusting items:
- In the first quarter of 2008, Alliance Pipeline US received $2.8 million in proceeds from the settlement of a claim against a former shipper which repudiated its capacity commitment.
- Earnings from Offshore included $2.3 million for additional repair costs related to the 2005 hurricanes, while earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2007 included insurance proceeds of $5.3 million related to the replacement of damaged infrastructure as a result of the 2005 hurricanes.
SPONSORED INVESTMENTS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, ------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Enbridge Energy Partners (EEP) 15.0 11.8 28.7 22.0Enbridge Income Fund (EIF) 11.1 9.7 21.4 19.3----------------------------------------------------------------------------Adjusted Operating Earnings 26.1 21.5 50.1 41.3---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dilution gain on EEP Class A unit issuance - 11.8 4.5 11.8 EEP unrealized derivative fair value losses/(gains) (4.1) 0.4 (2.8) (1.6) EIF - Alliance Canada shipper claim settlement - - 1.3 - EIF - revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes - (0.3) - (0.3)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings 22.0 33.4 53.1 51.2--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- EEP adjusted operating earnings increased from $11.8 million to $15.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and from $22.0 million to $28.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as a result of higher incentive income and record earnings at EEP due to higher gas and crude oil delivery volumes, tariff surcharges for recent expansions and improved unit margins in natural gas due to expanded facilities, partially offset by the weaker U.S. dollar.
- Enbridge Income Fund adjusted operating earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2008 reflected a 7.5% increase in the monthly distributions received from the Fund as well as a one-time special distribution of $0.024 per unit.
Sponsored Investments earnings were impacted by the following non-operating adjusting items:
- Earnings in the second quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 include dilution gains because Enbridge did not full participate in EEP Class A unit offerings. Enbridge's ownership interest in EEP decreased from 15.1% to 14.6% as a result of the offering in the first quarter of 2008.
- Earnings from EEP included a change in the unrealized fair value on derivative financial instruments in each period.
- Earnings from EIF for the six months ended June 30, 2008 included proceeds of $1.3 million from the settlement of a claim against a former shipper on Alliance Canada which repudiated its capacity commitment.
GAS DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICES---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, ------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Enbridge Gas Distribution (EGD) 10.9 7.8 95.6 92.6Noverco 0.2 (1.0) 16.0 16.0Enbridge Gas New Brunswick 3.5 3.1 6.7 5.9Other Gas Distribution 0.5 0.8 6.2 6.1Energy Services 4.1 2.1 13.5 5.0Aux Sable 10.0 2.4 13.4 2.9Other (0.6) 2.7 (1.6) 4.2----------------------------------------------------------------------------Adjusted Operating Earnings 28.6 17.9 149.8 132.7---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Warmer)/colder than normal weather affecting EGD(1) (3.8) 9.8 9.9 11.2 Energy Services unrealized derivative fair value losses (35.2) (0.2) (35.2) (4.5) Aux Sable unrealized derivative fair value (losses)/gains (5.3) (8.3) 13.6 (11.1) Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes - 3.8 - 3.8----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings (15.7) 23.0 138.1 132.1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. The OEB's July 5, 2007 decision changed the method of calculating forecast weather, retroactive to January 1, 2007. The impact of the new method was reflected in the second quarter 2007 calculation of colder than normal weather.
- EGD's adjusted operating earnings were $10.9 million (2007 - $7.8 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2008, while earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $95.6 million (2007 - $92.6 million). Under Incentive Regulation, as initially reflected in results for the first quarter of 2008, EGD's fixed charge per customer increased with a corresponding decrease in the per unit volumetric charge. These changes modify the quarterly earnings profile, but do not materially affect full year earnings as revenues are shifted from the colder winter quarters to the warmer summer quarters. This change reduced year-to-date earnings, primarily in the first quarter; however, the decrease was more than offset by customer growth, lower tax rates and lower operating costs.
- Energy Services adjusted operating earnings increased due to higher margins captured on storage and transportation contracts as well as increased transportation and storage volumes in Tidal Energy.
- Aux Sable adjusted operating earnings increased from $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to $13.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 due to strong fractionation margins which enabled the Company to recognize earnings from the upside sharing mechanism.
- Other incurred a loss of $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared with earnings of $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The earnings decrease was substantially a result of lower earnings from CustomerWorks which reflected the April 2007 transition of customer care services related to EGD to a third party service provider pursuant to an Ontario Energy Board (OEB) recommendation.
Gas Distribution and Services earnings were impacted by the following non-operating adjusting items:
- Energy Services earnings in 2008 reflected unrealized fair value losses on derivative instruments. These non-cash losses resulted from outstanding storage transactions in Tidal Energy that were negatively impacted by rising crude oil prices. These non-cash losses arise due to the revaluation of financial derivatives used to "lock-in" the profitability of transportation and storage transactions at Tidal Energy. At the end of each period, the financial derivatives are revalued and the corresponding change in fair value is booked to income; however, the offsetting change in value of the underlying physical crude oil inventory is not revalued. As a result, non-cash losses may be recognized in periods of rising oil prices and profitability will be deferred until the original transaction settles.
- Aux Sable year-to-date earnings reflected unrealized fair value gains on derivative financial instruments. These financial instruments are used to mitigate the uncertainty of the Company's share of the contingent upside sharing mechanism, which allows Aux Sable to share in natural gas processing margins in excess of certain thresholds.
INTERNATIONAL---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, -------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------CLH 12.7 16.7 24.7 31.2OCENSA/CITCol 8.0 8.1 16.3 16.4Other (1.7) (0.8) (2.9) (1.6)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Adjusted Operating Earnings 19.0 24.0 38.1 46.0---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gain on sale of investment in CLH 556.1 - 556.1 - CLH derivative fair value gains 2.8 - - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings 577.9 24.0 594.2 46.0--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- The CLH adjusted operating earnings decrease of $4.0 million reflected two and a half months of earnings in the quarter, compared with a full quarter of earnings in 2007, as a result of the sale of CLH on June 17, 2008.
International earnings were impacted by the following non-operating adjusting items:
- A fair value gain of $2.8 million was recorded in the quarter related to a derivative contract to hedge the changes in the euro on CLH earnings.
CORPORATE---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, -------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Corporate (11.7) (13.1) (28.6) (29.6)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gain on sale of corporate aircraft - - 4.9 - U.S. pipeline tax decision - - (32.2) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Costs (11.7) (13.1) (55.9) (29.6)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Corporate costs before adjusting items were $11.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared with $13.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $28.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared with $29.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in adjusted costs for both the three and six months ended was primarily due to decreased interest expense resulting from lower interest rates on short-term debt as well as lower levels of corporate debt, largely related to repayments from the proceeds of the sale of CLH.
Corporate costs were impacted by the following non-operating adjusting items:
- an unfavourable court decision related to the tax basis of previously owned U.S. pipeline assets which resulted in the recognition of a $32.2 million income tax expense; and
- a $4.9 million gain on the sale of a corporate aircraft.
CONFERENCE CALL
Enbridge will hold a conference call on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (7:00 a.m. Mountain time) to discuss the second quarter 2008 results. Analysts, members of the media and other interested parties can access the call at 617-614-3525 or toll-free at 1-800-561-2718 using the access code of 34836785. The call will be audio webcast live at www.enbridge.com/investor. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the event and a transcript will be posted to the website within approximately 24 hours. The webcast replay will be available at toll-free 1-888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888. The access code for the replay is 57912486.
The conference call will begin with a presentation by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer followed by a question and answer period for investment analysts. A question and answer period for members of the media will immediately follow.
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis, which contain additional notes and disclosures, are available on the Enbridge website.
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a leader in energy transportation and distribution in North America and internationally. As a transporter of energy, Enbridge operates, in Canada and the U.S., the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system. The Company also has international operations and a growing involvement in the natural gas transmission and midstream businesses. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 5,600 people, primarily in Canada, the United States and South America. Enbridge's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and on the New York Stock Exchange in the U.S. under the symbol ENB. Information about Enbridge is available on the Company's website at www.enbridge.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide Enbridge Inc. shareholders and potential investors with information about the Company and its subsidiaries, including management's assessment of Enbridge's and its subsidiaries' future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "intend", "target", "believe" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Although Enbridge believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Material assumptions include assumptions about the expected supply and demand for crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids; prices of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids; expected exchange rates; inflation; interest rates; the availability and price of labour and pipeline construction materials; operational reliability; anticipated in-service dates and weather.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to operating performance, regulatory parameters, weather, economic conditions, exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices, including but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
ENBRIDGE INC.HIGHLIGHTS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30,(unaudited; millions of Canadian ---------------------------------------- dollars, except per share amounts) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders Liquids Pipelines 76.3 65.8 152.4 134.7 Gas Pipelines 8.9 13.4 27.1 39.1 Sponsored Investments 22.0 33.4 53.1 51.2 Gas Distribution and Services (15.7) 23.0 138.1 132.1 International 577.9 24.0 594.2 46.0 Corporate (11.7) (13.1) (55.9) (29.6)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 657.7 146.5 909.0 373.5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cash Flow Data Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities 247.9 305.5 705.9 722.4 Cash provided by operating activities 326.4 415.3 1,082.3 1,181.2 Additions to property, plant and equipment 652.8 457.8 1,264.8 901.6Total Common Share Dividends 122.1 112.9 243.9 225.8Per Common Share Information Earnings per Common Share 1.83 0.41 2.53 1.06 Diluted Earnings per Common Share 1.81 0.41 2.51 1.05 Dividends per Common Share 0.3300 0.3075 0.6600 0.6150Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (millions) 358.6 353.6 Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (millions) 361.5 356.7--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operating Data Liquids Pipelines - Average Deliveries (thousands of barrels per day) Enbridge System(1) 1,954 2,074 2,018 2,153 Athabasca System(2) 173 150 177 164 Spearhead Pipeline 109 112 107 101 Olympic Pipeline 302 280 292 281 Gas Pipelines - Average Throughput Volume (millions of cubic feet per day) Alliance Pipeline US 1,623 1,607 1,654 1,641 Vector Pipeline 1,260 973 1,344 990 Enbridge Offshore Pipelines 1,856 2,105 1,847 2,064 Gas Distribution and Services(3) Volumes (billion cubic feet per period) 71 77 263 269 Number of active customers (thousands) 1,921 1,876 1,921 1,876 Degree day deficiency(4) Actual 463 487 2,351 2,395 Forecast based on normal weather 489 499 2,245 2,288--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(1) Enbridge System includes Canadian mainline deliveries in Western Canada and to the Lakehead System at the U.S. border as well as Line 8 and Line 9 in Eastern Canada.(2) Volumes are for the Athabasca mainline only and do not include laterals on the Athabasca System.(3) Gas Distribution and Services volumes and the number of active customers are derived from the aggregate system supply and direct purchase gas supply arrangements.(4) Degree day deficiency is a measure of coldness which is indicative of volumetric requirements of natural gas utilized for heating purposes. It is calculated by accumulating for each day in the period the total number of degrees each day by which the daily mean temperature falls below 18 degrees Celsius. The figures given are those accumulated in the Greater Toronto Area.ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30,(unaudited; millions of Canadian ---------------------------------------- dollars, except per share amounts) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues Commodity sales 3,305.6 2,161.0 6,550.3 4,847.6 Transportation 490.0 482.7 1,089.8 1,085.0 Energy services 75.9 85.0 199.2 154.3---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,871.5 2,728.7 7,839.3 6,086.9----------------------------------------------------------------------------Expenses Commodity costs 3,212.9 2,047.0 6,278.4 4,578.8 Operating and administrative 309.8 274.6 600.5 554.9 Depreciation and amortization 157.8 151.9 312.0 299.0---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,680.5 2,473.5 7,190.9 5,432.7---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 191.0 255.2 648.4 654.2Income from Equity Investments 29.9 36.4 90.2 80.4Other Investment Income 42.8 67.0 97.0 108.6Interest Expense (131.0) (133.2) (265.3) (273.8)Gain on Sale of Investment in CLH 694.6 - 694.6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 827.3 225.4 1,264.9 569.4Non-Controlling Interests (9.3) (19.4) (26.6) (25.0)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 818.0 206.0 1,238.3 544.4Income Taxes (158.6) (57.8) (325.9) (167.5)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings 659.4 148.2 912.4 376.9Preferred Share Dividends (1.7) (1.7) (3.4) (3.4)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders 657.7 146.5 909.0 373.5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings per Common Share 1.83 0.41 2.53 1.06--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Diluted Earnings per Common Share 1.81 0.41 2.51 1.05--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30,(unaudited; millions of --------------------------------------- Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings 659.4 148.2 912.4 376.9Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax 7.5 32.3 3.5 41.5 Reclassification to earnings of realized cash flow hedges, net of tax (7.5) 9.6 (3.1) 16.9 Other comprehensive gain/(loss) from equity investees (27.4) 5.2 (34.8) (5.0) Non-controlling interest in other comprehensive income 12.5 (2.8) 17.8 3.0 Change in foreign currency translation adjustment (102.3) (247.9) 70.9 (278.7) Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on net investment hedges, net of tax 56.1 98.0 (36.2) 100.1----------------------------------------------------------------------------Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (61.1) (105.6) 18.1 (122.2)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Income 598.3 42.6 930.5 254.7--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six months ended June 30, ---------------------(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Preferred Shares 125.0 125.0----------------------------------------------------------------------------Common Shares Balance at beginning of period 3,026.5 2,416.1 Common shares issued - 566.4 Dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan 74.2 9.2 Shares issued on exercise of stock options 27.6 18.7----------------------------------------------------------------------------Balance at End of Period 3,128.3 3,010.4----------------------------------------------------------------------------Contributed Surplus Balance at beginning of period 25.7 18.3 Stock-based compensation 10.1 6.4 Options exercised (1.9) (1.0)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Balance at End of Period 33.9 23.7----------------------------------------------------------------------------Retained Earnings Balance at beginning of period 2,537.3 2,322.7 Earnings applicable to common shareholders 909.0 373.5 Common share dividends (243.9) (225.8) Dividends paid to reciprocal shareholder 7.3 6.7 Cumulative impact of change in accounting policy - (47.0)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Balance at End of Period 3,209.7 2,430.1----------------------------------------------------------------------------Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at beginning of period (285.0) (135.8) Other comprehensive income/(loss) 18.1 (122.2) Cumulative impact of change in accounting policy - 48.2----------------------------------------------------------------------------Balance at End of Period (266.9) (209.8)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Reciprocal Shareholding Balance at beginning of period (154.3) (135.7) Participation in common shares issued - (18.6)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Balance at End of Period (154.3) (154.3)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Total Shareholders' Equity 6,075.7 5,225.1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dividends Paid per Common Share 0.660 0.615--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------------------(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------Operating Activities Earnings 659.4 148.2 912.4 376.9 Depreciation and amortization 157.8 151.9 312.0 299.0 Unrealized losses on derivative instruments 56.1 6.4 21.4 13.5 Equity earnings less than/(in excess of) cash distributions 1.6 (3.2) (40.8) (27.9) Gain on reduction of ownership interest - (33.9) (12.3) (33.9) Gain on sale of investment in CLH (694.6) - (694.6) - Future income taxes 61.9 5.6 180.0 71.3 Non-controlling interests 9.3 19.4 26.6 25.0 Other (3.6) 11.1 1.2 (1.5) Changes in operating assets and liabilities 78.5 109.8 376.4 458.8---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 326.4 415.3 1,082.3 1,181.2----------------------------------------------------------------------------Investing Activities Long-term investments (1.6) (14.8) (6.8) (15.4) Sale of investment in CLH 1,369.0 - 1,369.0 - Settlement of CLH hedges (47.0) - (47.0) - Additions to property, plant and equipment (652.8) (457.8) (1,264.8) (901.6) Change in construction payable 7.2 45.8 12.5 3.7---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 674.8 (426.8) 62.9 (913.3)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Financing Activities Net change in short-term borrowings and short-term debt (822.0) (536.3) (716.2) (1,110.4) Net change in non-recourse short-term debt 3.7 3.9 4.9 7.2 Long-term debt issues - 693.7 - 1,156.6 Long-term debt repayments - - (100.0) (534.5) Non-recourse long-term debt issues - - 1.2 14.4 Non-recourse long-term debt repayments (30.6) (28.2) (31.3) (28.7) Distributions to non-controlling interests (9.2) (7.0) (13.1) (12.7) Common shares issued 14.1 18.7 24.3 586.2 Preferred share dividends (1.7) (1.7) (3.4) (3.4) Common share dividends (87.0) (112.9) (170.5) (225.8)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (932.7) 30.2 (1,004.1) (151.1)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 68.5 18.7 141.1 116.8Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 239.3 237.8 166.7 139.7----------------------------------------------------------------------------Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period 307.8 256.5 307.8 256.5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION---------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 30, December 31,(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) 2008 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------AssetsCurrent Assets Cash and cash equivalents 307.8 166.7 Accounts receivable and other 2,767.2 2,388.7 Inventory 640.5 709.4---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,715.5 3,264.8Property, Plant and Equipment, net 13,645.0 12,597.6Long-Term Investments 1,482.8 2,076.3Deferred Amounts and Other Assets 1,210.6 1,182.0Intangible Assets 210.0 212.0Goodwill 389.8 388.0Future Income Taxes 144.7 186.7---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20,798.4 19,907.4--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liabilities and Shareholders' EquityCurrent Liabilities Short-term borrowings 72.7 545.6 Accounts payable and other 2,896.3 2,213.8 Interest payable 87.0 89.1 Current maturities of long-term debt 872.2 605.2 Current maturities of non-recourse debt 66.0 61.1---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,994.2 3,514.8Long-Term Debt 7,205.2 7,729.0Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt 1,491.7 1,508.4Other Long-Term Liabilities 274.2 253.9Future Income Taxes 1,100.7 975.6Non-Controlling Interests 656.7 650.5---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14,722.7 14,632.2--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shareholders' Equity Share capital Preferred shares 125.0 125.0 Common shares 3,128.3 3,026.5 Contributed surplus 33.9 25.7 Retained earnings 3,209.7 2,537.3 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (266.9) (285.0) Reciprocal shareholding (154.3) (154.3)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6,075.7 5,275.2---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20,798.4 19,907.4--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ENBRIDGE INC.SEGMENTED INFORMATIONThree months ended June 30, 2008---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gas(millions of Canadian Liquids Gas Sponsored Distribution dollars) Pipelines Pipelines Investments and Services----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 269.8 83.5 72.4 3,440.9Commodity costs - - - (3,212.9)Operating and administrative (115.6) (30.1) (23.7) (128.8)Depreciation and amortization (42.4) (23.3) (18.8) (71.4)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 111.8 30.1 29.9 27.8Income from equity investments - - 22.9 (4.5)Other investment income and gain on sale of CLH 14.0 1.2 1.5 6.0Interest and preferred share dividends (30.3) (16.2) (14.6) (47.0)Non-controlling interests (0.4) - (7.0) (1.8)Income taxes (18.8) (6.2) (10.7) 3.8----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 76.3 8.9 22.0 (15.7)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Three months ended June 30, 2008----------------------------------------------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) International Corporate Consolidated----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 2.4 2.5 3,871.5Commodity costs - - (3,212.9)Operating and administrative (4.3) (7.3) (309.8)Depreciation and amortization (0.2) (1.7) (157.8)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.1) (6.5) 191.0Income from equity investments 13.1 (1.6) 29.9Other investment income and gain on sale of CLH 705.2 9.5 737.4Interest and preferred share dividends - (24.6) (132.7)Non-controlling interests - (0.1) (9.3)Income taxes (138.3) 11.6 (158.6)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 577.9 (11.7) 657.7--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Three months ended June 30, 2007---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gas(millions of Canadian Liquids Gas Sponsored Distribution dollars) Pipelines Pipelines Investments and Services----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 258.2 78.5 69.2 2,318.4Commodity costs - - - (2,047.0)Operating and administrative (100.5) (20.8) (19.9) (123.8)Depreciation and amortization (38.9) (21.3) (19.9) (70.3)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 118.8 36.4 29.4 77.3Income from equity investments (0.1) - 27.6 (5.3)Other investment income 3.5 1.8 35.8 (1.0)Interest and preferred share dividends (24.7) (16.6) (15.3) (43.2)Non-controlling interests (0.5) - (17.1) (1.4)Income taxes (31.2) (8.2) (27.0) (3.4)---------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 65.8 13.4 33.4 23.0--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Three months ended June 30, 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) International Corporate Consolidated----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 2.2 2.2 2,728.7Commodity costs - - (2,047.0)Operating and administrative (3.4) (6.2) (274.6)Depreciation and amortization (0.3) (1.2) (151.9)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1.5) (5.2) 255.2Income from equity investments 14.4 (0.2) 36.4Other investment income 12.2 14.7 67.0Interest and preferred share dividends - (35.1) (134.9)Non-controlling interests - (0.4) (19.4)Income taxes (1.1) 13.1 (57.8)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 24.0 (13.1) 146.5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Six months ended June 30, 2008---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gas(millions of Canadian Liquids Gas Sponsored Distribution dollars) Pipelines Pipelines Investments and Services----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 544.2 166.1 141.6 6,977.4Commodity costs - - - (6,278.4)Operating and administrative (224.7) (51.9) (43.5) (260.6)Depreciation and amortization (82.7) (44.3) (37.9) (143.3)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 236.8 69.9 60.2 295.1Income from equity investments (0.3) - 58.0 9.1Other investment income and gain on sale of CLH 22.0 6.0 21.3 9.3Interest and preferred share dividends (54.9) (31.6) (30.4) (98.1)Non-controlling interests (0.7) - (22.0) (3.4)Income taxes (50.5) (17.2) (34.0) (73.9)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 152.4 27.1 53.1 138.1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Six months ended June 30, 2008----------------------------------------------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) International Corporate Consolidated----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 5.1 4.9 7,839.3Commodity costs - - (6,278.4)Operating and administrative (7.8) (12.0) (600.5)Depreciation and amortization (0.4) (3.4) (312.0)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.1) (10.5) 648.4Income from equity investments 25.0 (1.6) 90.2Other investment income and gain on sale of CLH 710.6 22.4 791.6Interest and preferred share dividends - (53.7) (268.7)Non-controlling interests - (0.5) (26.6)Income taxes (138.3) (12.0) (325.9)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 594.2 (55.9) 909.0--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Six months ended June 30, 2007---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gas(millions of Canadian Liquids Gas Sponsored Distribution dollars) Pipelines Pipelines Investments and Services----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 531.9 165.1 132.8 5,247.8Commodity costs - - - (4,578.8)Operating and administrative (202.4) (41.1) (37.3) (256.2)Depreciation and amortization (77.9) (44.3) (38.1) (135.7)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 251.6 79.7 57.4 277.1Income from equity investments (0.4) - 44.2 8.0Other investment income 3.7 17.1 36.8 3.1Interest and preferred share dividends (49.8) (34.2) (30.5) (96.0)Non-controlling interests (0.7) - (21.1) (2.7)Income taxes (69.7) (23.5) (35.6) (57.4)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 134.7 39.1 51.2 132.1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Six months ended June 30, 2007----------------------------------------------------------------------------(millions of Canadian dollars) International Corporate Consolidated----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 4.9 4.4 6,086.9Commodity costs - - (4,578.8)Operating and administrative (7.2) (10.7) (554.9)Depreciation and amortization (0.5) (2.5) (299.0)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.8) (8.8) 654.2Income from equity investments 29.2 (0.6) 80.4Other investment income 21.1 26.8 108.6Interest and preferred share dividends - (66.7) (277.2)Non-controlling interests - (0.5) (25.0)Income taxes (1.5) 20.2 (167.5)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings applicable to common shareholders 46.0 (29.6) 373.5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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