Annual Report — Form 10-K
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2: EX-4.7 Credit Agreement 91 331K
4: EX-10.16 Forms of Executive Retention Protection Agreements 45 153K
3: EX-10.8 Agreement Between Delta and Ronald W. Allen 63 241K
5: EX-11 Statement Re: Computation of Per Share Earnings 2± 13K
6: EX-12 Statement Re: Computation of Ratios 1 10K
7: EX-13 Portions of Delta's 1997 Annual Report 54± 243K
8: EX-18 Letter Re: Change in Accounting Principles 1 9K
9: EX-23 Consent of Arthur Andersen 1 7K
10: EX-24 Powers of Attorney 13 25K
11: EX-27 Financial Data Schedule 1 10K
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EXHIBIT 13
AIRCRAFT FLEET
Delta's aircraft fleet is a cornerstone of the Company's business. Delta has
long maintained one of the youngest and most technologically advanced fleets in
the U.S. airline industry. In March 1997, Delta reached an understanding with
The Boeing Company for firm orders, options and rolling options to purchase
certain aircraft. The understanding includes 106 firm aircraft orders through
fiscal 2007, with an additional 124 options and 414 rolling options through
fiscal 2018. Options have scheduled delivery slots while rolling options
replace options and are assigned delivery slots as options expire or are
exercised. The new Boeing understanding also contemplates the termination of
existing options, the cancellation of Delta's remaining MD-90 orders and the
advancement of certain of Delta's existing orders. The understanding is subject
to certain conditions, including the negotiation of mutually acceptable
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AIRCRAFT FLEET AT JUNE 30, 1997
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Type of Average Age
Aircraft (Years) Owned Leased Total
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B-727-200 20.3 115 14 129
B-737-200 12.6 1 53 54
B-737-300 11.3 - 13 13
B-757-200 8.5 50 41 91
B-767-200 14.1 15 - 15
B-767-300 8.1 2 24 26
B-767-300ER 4.6 20 7 27
L-1011-1 19.6 24 - 24
L-1011-200 19.0 1 - 1
L-1011-250 14.7 6 - 6
L-1011-500 16.4 17 - 17
MD-11 3.7 7 7 14
MD-88 7.0 63 57 120
MD-90 1.6 16 - 16
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Total 11.8 337 216 553
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AIRCRAFT DELIVERY SCHEDULES
Aircraft on Firm Order at June 30, 1997 (excludes new Boeing understanding)
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Delivery in Year Ending June 30:
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After
Orders 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001 Total
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B-757-200 - - 1 3 - 4
B-767-300 - 2 - - - 2
B-767-300ER 9 - - - - 9
MD-11 1 - - - - 1
MD-90 - 5 5 3 2 15
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Total 10 7 6 6 2 31
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Aircraft on Firm Order Pursuant to New Boeing Understanding
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Delivery in Year Ending June 30:
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After
Orders* 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001 Total
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B-737-600/700/800 - 7 - - 63 70
B-757-200 - 5 - - - 5
B-767-300ER 1 9 - - - 10
B-767-400 - - 2 19 - 21
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Total 1 21 2 19 63 106
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*Subject to definitive purchase agreements.
definitive purchase agreements with Boeing. See Note 9 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
In conjunction with the understanding, Delta announced a 20-year aircraft
acquisition plan. This long-range plan supports Delta's goals for fleet
replacement and rationalization and creates the opportunity for disciplined
internal growth. Furthermore, it helps ensure the Company is ready with the
right aircraft at the right time and at the right price to build on Delta's
market strengths - even if the competitive landscape changes in unanticipated
ways.
The Company's understanding with Boeing includes long-term price controls
and risk sharing and gives Delta flexibility to adjust to changing
circumstances. Subject to certain conditions, the Company will have the
flexibility to adjust scheduled aircraft deliveries as well as to substitute
between aircraft models and aircraft types. Delta's long-term plan is to
simplify its fleet by reducing aircraft family types from six to three, while
replacing older aircraft types with newer Boeing 767 and 737 aircraft over
several years. The increased efficiencies are expected to result in significant
long-term cost savings in areas such as maintenance, spare parts inventories,
scheduling and training.
Structured to focus on shareholder value, the plan is intended to maintain
Delta's ability to pay for the aircraft with internally generated funds, while
enabling the Company to continue to make progress toward achieving financial
goals for operating margin, return on investment and a return to investment
grade status.
The majority of the aircraft under firm order in Delta's fleet plan will
be used to replace older aircraft, primarily the L-1011 and B-727 aircraft. As
previously announced, the Company plans to remove all L-1011 aircraft from
transatlantic service by the end of fiscal 1998 and retire all L-1011 aircraft
from the fleet within the next several years. The L-1011 aircraft will be
replaced primarily with Boeing 767 aircraft. The B-727 aircraft eventually will
be retired and replaced primarily with new generation Boeing 737 aircraft.
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In addition to new aircraft deliveries in fiscal 1997, Delta announced its
intent to acquire six B-767-300ER aircraft from another carrier. The Company
took delivery of five of the aircraft during fiscal 1997, and the remaining
aircraft was delivered during early fiscal 1998. Including these deliveries,
Delta accepted delivery of 21 aircraft during fiscal 1997, comprising five
B-757-200 aircraft, ten B-767-300ER aircraft, four MD-90 aircraft and two MD-11
aircraft.
With fleet refinement actions taken during the fiscal year and the
recently announced long-term fleet plan, Delta continues to make progress
toward its goals of improved operational flexibility, management of capital
spending and simplification of the Company's aircraft fleet.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -
FISCAL 1997 COMPARED WITH FISCAL 1996
For fiscal 1997, Delta recorded net income of $854 million ($11.30 primary and
$11.01 fully diluted income per common share) and operating income of $1.5
billion. In fiscal 1996, Delta recorded net income of $156 million ($1.42
primary and fully diluted income per common share), and operating income of
$463 million.
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FINANCIAL RESULTS SUMMARY
(In Millions, Except
Share Amounts) 1997 1996 Change
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Operating Revenues $13,590 $12,455 +9%
Operating Expenses 12,060 11,992 +1
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Operating Income 1,530 463 *
Other Expense, Net 115 187 -39
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Income Before Income Taxes 1,415 276 *
Income Taxes Provided, Net 561 120 *
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Net Income 854 156 *
Preferred Stock Dividends 9 82 -89
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Net Income Available to
Common Shareholders $ 845 $ 74 *
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Primary Income Per
Common Share: $ 11.30 $ 1.42 *
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Fully Diluted Income
Per Common Share: $ 11.01 $ 1.42 *
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Number of Shares Used to
Compute Income Per
Common Share:
Primary 74,786,517 52,101,152 N/A
Fully Diluted 77,087,619 52,101,152 N/A
* Exceeds 100%
Fiscal 1997 results include pretax restructuring and other non-recurring
charges totaling $52 million ($32 million after-tax or $0.42 primary and $0.41
fully diluted income per common share) related to the realignment of the
Company's transatlantic and European operations. Fiscal 1996 results include
pretax restructuring and other non-recurring charges totaling $829 million
($506 million after-tax or $9.71 per common share) related to the write-down of
Delta's L-1011 fleet and the continuation of the Company's Leadership 7.5 cost
reduction program. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Excluding the restructuring and other non-recurring charges in fiscal 1997
and 1996, net income for fiscal 1997 totaled $886 million ($11.72 primary and
$11.42 fully diluted income per common share) and operating income was $1.6
billion, compared to net income of $662 million ($11.13 primary and $8.49 fully
diluted income per common share) and operating income of $1.3 billion in fiscal
1996.
OPERATING REVENUE DETAIL
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(In Millions) 1997 1996 Change
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Passenger $12,505 $11,616 + 8%
Cargo 554 521 + 6
Other, Net 531 318 +67
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Total $13,590 $12,455 + 9%
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Operating revenues for fiscal 1997 were $13.6 billion, up 9% from $12.5
billion in fiscal 1996. Passenger revenue increased 8%, reflecting a 10%
increase in revenue passenger miles, partially offset by a 2% decline in
passenger mile yield. Domestic load factor increased four points to 70%, as
domestic revenue passenger miles and domestic capacity rose 13% and 6%,
respectively. The increase in domestic passenger traffic is due to the
Company's realignment of its domestic route system on December 1, 1995, which
increased the Company's operations at its Atlanta and Cincinnati hubs; improved
asset utilization; reduced operations by a low-cost, low-fare competitor; and
favorable economic conditions. Domestic passenger mile yield decreased 3%,
reflecting the Company's use of more competitive pricing strategies; the
continued presence of low-cost, low-fare carriers in domestic markets served by
Delta; and the March 7, 1997 reimposition of the U.S. transportation excise
tax. International load factor increased three points to 76%, as international
revenue passenger miles increased 3%, while operating capacity decreased 1%.
The increase in international traffic is primarily due to improved asset
utilization and favorable economic conditions, while the decline in
international capacity is mainly due to the cancellation of service on certain
international routes. The international passenger mile yield decreased 2%, due
to the Company's use of more competitive pricing strategies.
Cargo revenues in fiscal 1997 increased 6% to $554 million. Cargo ton
miles increased 12%, while the cargo ton mile yield declined 5%, primarily due
to the Company's utilization of more competitive pricing strategies and an
increase in the average stage length related to freight shipments.
All other revenues were up 67% to $531 million, mainly due to the
expansion of joint marketing programs associated with the Company's SkyMiles(R)
frequent flyer program and improved results from code-share arrangements.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS continued
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
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REVENUE-RELATED STATISTICS
1997 1996 Change
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Revenue Passengers
Enplaned (Thousands) 101,147 91,341 + 11%
Revenue Passenger
Miles (Millions) 97,758 88,673 + 10%
Passenger Load Factor 71.4% 67.8% + 3.6 pts.
Passenger Mile Yield 12.79(cent) 13.10(cent) - 2%
Cargo Ton Miles (Millions) 1,532 1,368 + 12%
Cargo Ton Mile Yield 36.14(cent) 38.08(cent) - 5%
Operating Revenue Per
Available Seat Mile 9.93(cent) 9.53(cent) + 4%
Operating expenses in fiscal 1997 totaled $12.1 billion, up 1% from $12.0
billion in fiscal 1996. Operating capacity increased 5% to 136.8 billion
available seat miles, and operating cost per available seat mile decreased 4%
to 8.81(cent). Excluding restructuring and other non-recurring charges in
fiscal 1997 and 1996, operating expenses were up 8%, and operating cost per
available seat mile increased 3%. The increase in operating expenses is
primarily due to higher salaries and related costs, aircraft fuel expense and
certain traffic-related costs.
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OPERATING EXPENSE DETAIL
(In Millions) 1997 1996 Change
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Salaries and Related Costs $ 4,444 $ 4,206 + 6%
Aircraft Fuel 1,723 1,464 +18
Passenger Commissions 1,016 1,042 - 2
Contracted Services 751 704 + 7
Depreciation and Amortization 710 634 +12
Other Selling Expenses 677 594 +14
Aircraft Rent 547 555 - 1
Aircraft Maintenance Materials
and Outside Repairs 434 376 +15
Passenger Service 389 368 + 6
Facilities and Other Rent 386 379 + 2
Landing Fees 256 248 + 3
Restructuring and Other
Non-Recurring Charges 52 829 *
Other Operating 675 593 +14
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Total $12,060 $11,992 + 1%
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* Exceeds 100%
Salaries and related costs increased 6%, primarily due to a 5% increase in
full-time equivalent employees to handle higher passenger traffic and improve
customer service, as well as higher costs associated with certain employee
compensation plans. Aircraft fuel expense increased 18%, as the average fuel
price per gallon rose 13% to 66.28(cent), and fuel gallons consumed increased
4%. Passenger commissions expense decreased 2%, reflecting lower expenses for
certain travel agent incentive programs which were partially offset by higher
commission costs associated with increased passenger traffic. Contracted
services expense rose 7%, the result of increased outsourcing of certain
airport functions and higher information technology costs. Depreciation and
amortization expense increased 12%, due to the acquisition of 12 new aircraft
and 18 used aircraft, including the purchase of nine B-727-200 aircraft which
the Company had previously been operating under operating leases, additional
ground equipment acquisitions and the amortization of software development
costs. Other selling expenses increased 14%, due to higher booking fee payments
to computer reservation system providers related to higher passenger traffic,
higher credit card processing charges and increased advertising costs. Aircraft
maintenance materials and outside repairs expense increased 15%, reflecting
higher usage of airframe and engine materials related to increased scheduled
maintenance visits and non-recurring credits received from certain engine and
brake manufacturers in fiscal 1996. Passenger service expense increased 6% due
to increased passenger traffic. Other operating expenses increased 14%, due to
higher insurance expense, higher frequent flyer expense related to the
expansion of the Company's joint marketing programs, increased usage of
miscellaneous supplies and higher fuel taxes resulting from the October 1, 1995
expiration of the exemption from the 4.3 cents per gallon federal tax on
commercial aviation jet fuel used in domestic operations, partially offset by
increased services provided to outside parties.
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Operating Statistics
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Available Seat Miles (Millions) 136,821 130,751 + 5%
Available Ton Miles (Millions) 18,984 18,084 + 5%
Fuel Gallons
Consumed (Millions) 2,599 2,500 + 4%
Average Fuel Price Per Gallon 66.28(cent) 58.53(cent) + 13%
Breakeven Passenger Load Factor:
Including Restructuring and
Other Non-Recurring Charges 62.7% 65.1% -2.4 pts.
Excluding Restructuring and
Other Non-Recurring Charges 62.4% 60.3% +2.1 pts.
Operating Cost Per
Available Seat Mile:
Including Restructuring and
Other Non-Recurring Charges 8.81(cent) 9.17(cent) - 4%
Excluding Restructuring and
Other Non-Recurring Charges 8.78(cent) 8.54(cent) + 3%
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Nonoperating expense for fiscal 1997 totaled $115 million, compared to
$187 million in fiscal 1996. Interest expense decreased 23%, due to a lower
average level of debt outstanding. Interest capitalized on funds advanced for
the purchase of flight equipment and construction of facilities increased 24%,
primarily resulting from a higher average balance of outstanding advance
payments for equipment. Interest income declined 29% to $61 million, due to a
lower average level of short-term investments and a slight decline in interest
rates during fiscal 1997. Miscellaneous expense, net decreased 93% to $2
million due to increased income from associated companies and reduced voluntary
debt retirement and foreign exchange losses, partially offset by Delta's $20
million payment to settle certain class action antitrust lawsuits filed by
travel agents.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -
FISCAL 1996 COMPARED WITH FISCAL 1995
For fiscal 1996, Delta recorded net income of $156 million ($1.42 primary and
fully diluted income per common share) and operating income of $463 million. In
fiscal 1995, Delta recorded net income of $408 million ($6.32 primary and $5.43
fully diluted income per common share) and operating income of $661 million.
Fiscal 1996 results include pretax restructuring and other non-recurring
charges totaling $829 million ($506 million after-tax or $9.71 per common
share) as discussed above. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements. Fiscal 1995 results include a one-time $114 million after-tax
benefit ($2.25 primary and $1.42 fully diluted benefit per common share)
related to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 112,
"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits" (SFAS 112). See Note 10 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Excluding the restructuring and other non-recurring charges in fiscal 1996
and the cumulative effect of the adoption of SFAS 112 in fiscal 1995, net
income for fiscal 1996 totaled $662 million ($11.13 primary and $8.49 fully
diluted income per common share) and operating income was $1.3 billion,
compared to net income of $294 million ($4.07 primary and $4.01 fully diluted
income per common share) and operating income of $661 million in fiscal 1995.
The improvement in financial results for fiscal 1996 (excluding
restructuring and other non-recurring charges) as compared to fiscal 1995
primarily reflects cost reductions in most operating expense categories under
the Company's Leadership 7.5 program. These reductions resulted in a $370
million, or 3%, decline in operating expenses, excluding restructuring and
other non-recurring charges in fiscal 1996.
Operating revenues for fiscal 1996 were $12.5 billion, up 2% from $12.2
billion in fiscal 1995. Passenger revenue increased $297 million, or 3%, due to
increased traffic stimulated by competitive pricing actions, the expiration of
the U.S. transportation excise tax and general improvements in economies
worldwide. The passenger mile yield was virtually unchanged. Domestic load
factor increased two points to 66%, as domestic revenue passenger miles and
domestic capacity rose 6% and 3%, respectively. The domestic passenger mile
yield decreased 1%, the result of discount fare promotions and the continued
presence of low-cost, low-fare carriers in markets served by Delta.
International load factor increased one point to 73%, as international revenue
passenger miles decreased 7% while operating capacity decreased 8%. The decline
in international capacity is mainly due to the cancellation of service on
certain international routes. The international passenger mile yield increased
2%, primarily due to higher average fare levels in certain international
markets.
Cargo revenues in fiscal 1996 decreased 8% to $521 million, the result of
a 9% decline in cargo ton miles, partially offset by a 1% increase in the ton
mile yield. The decrease in cargo ton miles was primarily due to the
cancellation of service on certain international routes and the resulting
decrease in the average cargo trip length. All other revenues were up 3% to
$318 million, mainly due to increased revenues from joint marketing programs
associated with the Company's SkyMiles(R) frequent flyer program.
Operating expenses in fiscal 1996 totaled $12.0 billion, up 4% from $11.5
billion in fiscal 1995. Operating capacity increased less than 1% to 130.8
billion available seat miles, and operating cost per available seat mile
increased 4% to 9.17(cent). Excluding restructuring and other non-recurring
charges in fiscal 1996, operating expenses were down 3%, and operating cost per
available seat mile decreased 3%.
Nonoperating expense for fiscal 1996 totaled $187 million, compared to
$167 million in fiscal 1995. Interest expense decreased 8%, primarily due to a
lower average level of outstanding debt, partially offset by an increase in
interest related to the extension and reclassification of 40 B-737-200 aircraft
leases. Interest capitalized on funds advanced for the purchase of flight
equipment and construction of facilities decreased 13%, primarily resulting
from a lower average balance of outstanding advance payments for equipment.
Interest income declined 9% to $86 million, primarily due to a lower average
level of short-term investments and lower interest rates during the year.
Miscellaneous expense, net rose to $30 million for fiscal 1996 compared to less
than $1 million for fiscal
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS continued
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
1995 primarily due to costs associated with the repurchase and retirement of
long-term debt and foreign exchange losses.
CAPITALIZATION, FINANCING AND LIQUIDITY - FISCAL YEAR 1997
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $1.2 billion at
June 30, 1997, compared to $1.7 billion at June 30, 1996. The principal source
of funds during fiscal 1997 was $2.0 billion of cash from operations.
During fiscal 1997, Delta invested $1.6 billion in flight equipment and
$350 million in ground property and equipment. The Company also made payments
of $196 million on long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including
Delta's voluntary repurchase and retirement of $88 million principal amount of
long-term debt. The Company also paid $379 million to repurchase 5,378,700
common shares under its Common Stock repurchase program discussed in the Other
Matters section below. In addition, the Company paid cash dividends of $29
million on its Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock and $15 million on its
Common Stock. The Company may repurchase additional long-term debt and Common
Stock from time to time.
As of June 30, 1997, the Company had negative working capital of $1.2
billion, compared to negative working capital of $356 million at June 30, 1996.
A negative working capital position is normal for Delta and does not indicate a
lack of liquidity. The Company expects to meet its current obligations as they
become due through available cash, short-term investments and internally
generated funds, supplemented as necessary by debt financing and proceeds from
sale and leaseback transactions. At August 15, 1997, the Company had $1.25
billion of credit available under its 1997 Bank Credit Agreement, subject to
compliance with certain conditions. See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current
maturities, totaled $2.1 billion at June 30, 1997, compared to $2.3 billion at
June 30, 1996. Shareholders' equity was $3.0 billion at June 30, 1997, compared
to $2.5 billion at June 30, 1996. The Company's debt-to-equity position,
including current maturities, was 41% debt and 59% equity at June 30, 1997,
compared to 47% debt and 53% equity at June 30, 1996.
At August 15, 1997, there was outstanding $290 million principal amount of
the Delta Family-Care Savings Plan's Series C Guaranteed Serial ESOP Notes
(Series C ESOP Notes), which are guaranteed by Delta. The Series C ESOP Notes
currently have the benefit of a credit enhancement in the form of a letter of
credit in the amount of $450 million under Delta's credit agreement with a
group of banks. Delta is required to purchase the Series C ESOP Notes in
certain circumstances. See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
FISCAL YEAR 1996
In fiscal 1996, the principal sources of funds were $1.4 billion of cash from
operations, $35 million from the issuance of Common Stock, and $26 million from
the sale of flight equipment. During fiscal 1996, Delta invested $639 million
in flight equipment and $297 million in ground property and equipment. The
Company also made payments of $440 million on long-term debt and capital lease
obligations, including Delta's voluntary repurchase and retirement of $224
million principal amount of long-term debt. The Company paid cash dividends of
$80 million on its Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, $30 million on its
Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock, and $10 million on its Common Stock.
In addition, Delta paid $66 million to repurchase 821,300 common shares under
its Common Stock repurchase program.
FISCAL YEAR 1995
In fiscal 1995, the principal sources of funds were $1.1 billion of cash from
operations; $139 million from the repayment to Delta of certain
debtor-in-possession financing (including $24 million recorded in cash from
operations representing accrued interest, net of the settlement of certain
other claims); and $137 million from the sale of flight equipment. During
fiscal 1995, Delta invested $458 million in flight equipment and $168 million
in ground property and equipment. The Company also made payments of $572
million on long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including Delta's
voluntary repurchase and retirement of $534 million principal amount of
long-term debt. In addition, the Company paid cash dividends of $80 million on
its Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, $30 million on its Series B ESOP
Convertible Preferred Stock, and $10 million on its Common Stock.
COMMITMENTS
Future expenditures for aircraft, engines and engine hushkits on firm order as
of June 30, 1997 are estimated to be $1.6 billion.
In March 1997, Delta and The Boeing Company (Boeing) reached an
understanding which provides for Delta placing orders to purchase, and
obtaining options and rolling options to purchase, certain aircraft. This
understanding, which would also accelerate the delivery dates for certain of
Delta's existing orders, terminate all of Delta's existing options and cancel
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Delta's remaining MD-90 orders, is subject to certain conditions, including the
negotiation of mutually acceptable definitive purchase agreements between Delta
and Boeing.
Future expenditures for aircraft, engines and engine hushkits on firm
order as of June 30, 1997 (as modified by the accelerated delivery dates for,
and the cancellation of, certain of these orders as provided for under Delta's
understanding with Boeing), and the aircraft orders provided for under Delta's
understanding with Boeing, are estimated to be $5.9 billion.
The Company expects to finance its commitments using available cash,
short-term investments and internally generated funds, supplemented as
necessary by debt financings and proceeds from sale and leaseback transactions.
The Company also has certain commitments related to its code-sharing
arrangements. See Notes 8 and 9 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
for additional information on the Company's commitments.
MARKET RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's results of operations are significantly impacted by the price of
jet fuel. Based on the Company's jet fuel consumption for fiscal 1997, a
one-cent change in the average annual price per gallon of jet fuel will impact
Delta's aircraft fuel expense by approximately $26 million. The following table
shows Delta's jet fuel consumption and costs for fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995.
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Gallons Aircraft Fuel
Consumed Expense Average Price
Year (In Millions) (In Millions) Per Gallon
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1997 2,599 $1,723 66.28(cent)
1996 2,500 1,464 58.53(cent)
1995 2,533 1,370 54.09(cent)
During fiscal 1996, Delta initiated a fuel hedging program under which the
Company may enter into certain contracts with counterparties, not to exceed one
year in duration, to manage the Company's exposure to jet fuel price
volatility. Gains and losses resulting from fuel hedging transactions are
recognized as a component of fuel expense when the underlying fuel being hedged
is used. Gains resulting from the fuel hedging program for fiscal 1997 and 1996
were immaterial to Delta's total aircraft fuel expense. See Note 4 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Delta's equity investments in Singapore Airlines and Swissair are
considered "available for sale" for accounting purposes, and any unrealized
gain or loss is deferred as a component of shareholders' equity. See Note 2 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The following table summarizes the
cost basis and fair value of these investments at June 30, 1997, together with
the high, low and average fair values (in millions) of each investment based on
valuations performed at each month end during the past three fiscal years.
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Fiscal 1995 Through 1997
Fair Value Data
Historical Fair Value at ------------------------
Investee Cost Basis June 30, 1997 High Low Average
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Singapore $181 $315 $373 $282 $333
Swissair 85 117 117 58 82
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Total $266 $432
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OTHER MATTERS
CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT
Effective July 31, 1997, Ronald W. Allen retired as the Company's Chairman of
the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, and resigned from the Board
of Directors.
Effective August 14, 1997, the Board of Directors (Board) elected Leo F.
Mullin as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of
the Board. Mr. Mullin comes to Delta from Unicom Corporation and Commonwealth
Edison Company, where he most recently served as Vice Chairman. The Board also
elected Gerald Grinstein, a current member of the Board and former Chairman of
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation and Western Air Lines, Inc., as
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board; Maurice W. Worth, a Delta veteran of 36
years, as Chief Operating Officer; and Mary Johnston Evans, who had been
serving as Non-Executive Acting Chairman of the Board since Mr. Allen's
resignation, as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board.
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
At June 30, 1997, Delta had net cumulative deferred tax assets of $516 million,
which consisted of $2.133 billion of deferred tax assets, offset by $1.617
billion of deferred tax liabilities. Included in the deferred tax assets are,
among other items, $741 million related to obligations for postretirement
benefits and $216 million related to alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit
carryforwards. The AMT credit carryforwards do not expire.
Management believes that a significant portion of the deferred tax assets
will be realized through reversals of existing taxable temporary differences
with similar reversal patterns. To realize the benefits of the remaining
deferred tax assets,
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OPERATIONS continued
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
excluding AMT credits, Delta needs to generate approximately $800 million in
future taxable income.
Following is a summary of Delta's pretax book income and taxable income
for the last three fiscal years, prior to net operating loss carrybacks:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996 1995
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Pretax Book Income $1,415 $276 $494
Taxable Income $1,246 $635 $282
Delta's ability to generate sufficient future taxable income to fully
utilize its existing deferred tax assets is dependent upon various factors,
many of which are beyond management's control. Accordingly, there can be no
assurance that Delta will meet its expectations of future taxable income.
However, based on Delta's earnings history, expectations of future taxable
income, the extended period over which postretirement benefits will be
recognized, and the fact that AMT credits do not expire, management believes
that it is more likely than not that future taxable income will be sufficient
to fully utilize the deferred tax assets which existed at June 30, 1997. See
Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
BROAD-BASED STOCK OPTION PLANS
During fiscal 1997, the Company's shareholders approved two plans providing for
the issuance of non-qualified stock options to substantially all of Delta's
non-officer personnel in their individual capacity to purchase a total of 24.7
million shares of Common Stock. The plans provide for grants in three equal
annual installments at an exercise price equal to the opening price of the
Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the grant date. On October 30,
1996, Delta granted eligible personnel non-qualified stock options to purchase
a total of 8.2 million shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $69 per
share. The second and third grant dates under the plans are scheduled to occur
on October 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively. For additional information, see
Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
STOCK REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
Delta's Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to 24.7
million shares of Common Stock and Common Stock equivalents. Under this
authorization, the Company may repurchase up to 6.2 million of these shares
before October 30, 1997 -- the date the initial stock option grants under the
broad-based stock option plans become exercisable -- and repurchase the
remaining shares as Delta personnel exercise their stock options under these
plans. Repurchases are subject to market conditions and may be made on the open
market or in privately negotiated transactions. Through June 30, 1997, the
Company repurchased 6.2 million shares of Common Stock for $445 million under
this authorization. For additional information, see Note 15 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT
The Company has announced compensation and benefit enhancements for its
non-contract domestic employees, effective July 1, 1997. These changes are
expected to increase Delta's salary and related expense by approximately $180
million in fiscal 1998. This estimate is a forward-looking statement that
involves a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual
results to differ materially from the projected results. See Forward-Looking
Information below.
YEAR 2000 COMPUTER ISSUE
Many computer systems in use today were designed and developed using two
digits, rather than four, to specify the year. As a result, such systems will
recognize the year 2000 as "00." This could cause many computer applications to
fail completely or to create erroneous results unless corrective measures are
taken.
The Company utilizes software and related computer technologies essential
to its operations that will be affected by the Year 2000 issue. Delta is
studying what actions will be necessary to make its computer systems Year 2000
compliant. The expense associated with these actions cannot presently be
determined, but could be material.
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Delta expects that low-fare competition is likely to continue in domestic and
international markets. If price reductions are not offset by increases in
traffic or changes in the mix of traffic that improve the passenger mile yield,
Delta's operating results will be adversely affected.
TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAXES
Effective October 1, 1997, the Taxpayer Relief Act imposes certain new taxes
and modifies certain existing taxes on the aviation industry. Among other
things, the new law (1) imposes a new $1 per passenger per domestic flight
segment tax, which increases in stages to $3 by January 1, 2002 and is indexed
to changes in the Consumer Price Index beginning January 1, 2003; (2) increases
the existing $6 per passenger international departure tax to $12 per passenger
(which is indexed to changes in the Consumer Price Index beginning January 1,
1999) for each international arrival and departure;
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(3) imposes a new 7.5% tax on payments to air carriers for frequent flyer
miles; and (4) reduces the passenger ticket tax on domestic air transportation
from the current 10% to 9%, which declines to 7.5% by October 1, 1999. The
impact of these modifications on Delta cannot presently be determined.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL CONTINGENCIES
The Company is a defendant in certain legal actions relating to alleged
employment discrimination practices, antitrust matters, environmental issues
and other matters concerning the Company's business. Although the ultimate
outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and could have a
material adverse effect on Delta's consolidated financial condition, results of
operations or liquidity, management presently believes that the resolution of
these actions is not likely to have a material adverse effect on Delta's
consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. For
additional information, see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
REALIGNMENT OF DELTA'S TRANSATLANTIC
AND EUROPEAN OPERATIONS
During fiscal 1997, the Company implemented a series of actions to strengthen
its transatlantic and European operations. These actions included increasing
the Company's operations at New York-Kennedy International Airport and
decreasing its operations at Frankfurt, Germany. The Company recorded pretax
restructuring and other non-recurring charges of $52 million during the March
1997 quarter related to this realignment. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. Delta expects these actions will improve its system
operating income by approximately $62 million a year. The projected improvement
in system operating income is a forward-looking statement that involves a
number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ
materially from the projected results. See Forward-Looking Information below.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Delta and its representatives may make forward-looking statements about the
Company and its business from time to time, either orally or in writing. These
forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause the actual results to differ materially from the projected results.
It is not possible to list all of the many factors and events that could cause
the actual results to differ materially from the projected results. Such
factors and events may include, but are not limited to, (1) competitive factors
such as the airline pricing environment and the capacity decisions of other
airlines; (2) general economic conditions; (3) changes in jet fuel prices; (4)
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; (5) actions by the United
States and foreign governments; and (6) the willingness of customers to travel.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Effective July 1, 1996, Delta adopted the disclosure requirements of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" (SFAS 123). SFAS 123 encourages, but does not require, the use of
a fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans
under which the fair value of stock options is determined on the date of grant
and expensed over the vesting period. Delta has elected to continue to measure
compensation expense for stock-based compensation plans as prescribed under
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees" (APB 25). Companies that continue to apply APB 25 are required to
include in the notes to financial statements pro forma disclosure of net income
and income per share as if the fair value method prescribed under SFAS 123 had
been applied. See Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (SFAS
128), which establishes new standards for computing and presenting income per
share data. SFAS 128, which is effective for financial statements issued for
periods ending after December 15, 1997, requires restatement of all
prior-period income per share data presented. The adoption of SFAS 128 is not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's income per share data.
In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130), which establishes
standards for displaying comprehensive income and its components in a full set
of general-purpose financial statements. SFAS 130 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997.
Also in June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information" (SFAS 131). SFAS 131 establishes standards for reporting
information about operating segments in annual financial statements and
requires reporting selected information about operating segments in interim
financial reports issued to shareholders. SFAS 131 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1997.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
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(In Millions)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 662 $ 1,145
Short-term investments 508 507
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of
$48 at June 30, 1997 and $44 at June 30, 1996 943 968
Deferred income taxes 413 352
Prepaid expenses and other 341 310
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Total current assets 2,867 3,282
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Flight equipment 9,619 8,202
Less: Accumulated depreciation 3,510 3,235
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6,109 4,967
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Flight equipment under capital leases 523 515
Less: Accumulated amortization 176 127
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347 388
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Ground property and equipment 3,032 2,697
Less: Accumulated depreciation 1,758 1,532
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1,274 1,165
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Advance payments for equipment 312 275
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Total property and equipment 8,042 6,795
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OTHER ASSETS:
Marketable equity securities 432 473
Deferred income taxes 103 415
Investments in associated companies 317 266
Cost in excess of net assets acquired, net of accumulated amortization of
$92 at June 30, 1997 and $84 at June 30, 1996 257 265
Leasehold and operating rights, net of accumulated amortization of
$199 at June 30, 1997 and $183 at June 30, 1996 134 140
Other 589 590
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Total other assets 1,832 2,149
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Total assets $12,741 $12,226
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(In Millions, Except Share Data)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 236 $ 40
Current obligations under capital leases 62 58
Accounts payable and miscellaneous accrued liabilities 1,691 1,540
Air traffic liability 1,418 1,414
Accrued rent 213 201
Accrued salaries and vacation pay 463 385
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Total current liabilities 4,083 3,638
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NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt 1,475 1,799
Postretirement benefits 1,839 1,796
Accrued rent 602 616
Capital leases 322 376
Other 406 425
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Total noncurrent liabilities 4,644 5,012
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DEFERRED CREDITS:
Deferred gain on sale and leaseback transactions 746 802
Manufacturers' and other credits 105 96
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851 898
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTES 7, 8, 9 AND 12)
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN PREFERRED STOCK:
Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value, $72.00 stated
and liquidation value; issued and outstanding 6,668,248 shares at June 30,
1997 and 6,738,740 shares at June 30, 1996 480 485
Unearned compensation under employee stock ownership plan (324) (347)
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value, $50,000 liquidation
preference; issued and outstanding 13,978 shares at June 30, 1996 - -
Common Stock, $3.00 par value; authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued
83,645,047 shares at June 30, 1997 and 72,265,994 shares at June 30, 1996 251 217
Additional paid-in capital 2,645 2,627
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 711 (119)
Net unrealized gain on noncurrent marketable equity securities 101 126
Treasury stock at cost, 9,949,060 shares at June 30, 1997 and
4,487,888 shares at June 30, 1996 (701) (311)
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Total shareholders' equity 3,007 2,540
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 12,741 $ 12,226
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
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OPERATING REVENUES:
Passenger $12,505 $11,616 $11,319
Cargo 554 521 565
Other, net 531 318 310
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Total operating revenues 13,590 12,455 12,194
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries and related costs 4,444 4,206 4,354
Aircraft fuel 1,723 1,464 1,370
Passenger commissions 1,016 1,042 1,195
Contracted services 751 704 556
Depreciation and amortization 710 634 622
Other selling expenses 677 594 618
Aircraft rent 547 555 671
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs 434 376 430
Passenger service 389 368 443
Facilities and other rent 386 379 436
Landing fees 256 248 266
Restructuring and other non-recurring charges 52 829 -
Other 675 593 572
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Total operating expenses 12,060 11,992 11,533
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OPERATING INCOME 1,530 463 661
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense (207) (269) (292)
Interest capitalized 33 26 30
Interest income 61 86 95
Miscellaneous expense, net (2) (30) -
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE 1,415 276 494
INCOME TAXES PROVIDED, NET (561) (120) (200)
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INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE 854 156 294
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE, NET OF TAX - - 114
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NET INCOME 854 156 408
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS (9) (82) (88)
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NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ 845 $ 74 $ 320
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PRIMARY INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Before cumulative effect of accounting change $ 11.30 $ 1.42 $ 4.07
Cumulative effect of accounting change - - 2.25
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Fully Diluted Income Per Common Share:
Before cumulative effect of accounting change $ 11.01 $ 1.42 $ 4.01
Cumulative effect of accounting change - - 1.42
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 854 $ 156 $ 408
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Cumulative effect of accounting change - - (114)
Restructuring and other non-recurring charges 52 829 -
Depreciation and amortization 710 634 622
Deferred income taxes 240 (57) 96
Rental expense less than rent payments (58) (32) (9)
Pension, postretirement and postemployment expense in excess
of (less than) payments 92 (67) -
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 25 (213) 131
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets (31) (47) 28
Increase (decrease) in air traffic liability 4 271 (104)
Increase (decrease) in other payables and accrued expenses 186 (91) (20)
Other, net (35) 8 76
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,039 1,391 1,114
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property and equipment additions:
Flight equipment, including advance payments (1,598) (639) (458)
Ground property and equipment (350) (297) (168)
Decrease (increase) in short-term investments, net (1) 22 (121)
Proceeds from sale of flight equipment 8 26 137
Debtor-in-possession loan repayment - - 115
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,941) (888) (495)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations (196) (440) (572)
Cash dividends (44) (120) (120)
Issuance of Common Stock 38 35 4
Repurchase of Common Stock (379) (66) -
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Net cash used in financing activities (581) (591) (688)
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (483) (88) (69)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal year 1,145 1,233 1,302
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal year $ 662 $1,145 $1,233
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
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Additional Retained Gain (Loss)
Common Paid-In Earnings on Equity Treasury
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1994 $163 $2,013 $(490) $ 53 $(272) $1,467
Fiscal Year 1995:
Net income - - 408 - - 408
Dividends on Series C Convertible Preferred Stock - - (80) - - (80)
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.20 per share) - - (10) - - (10)
Dividends on Series B ESOP Convertible
Preferred Stock allocated shares - - (8) - - (8)
Issuance of 67,612 shares of Common Stock under
dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan,
stock options and Series C Preferred Stock
conversions ($56.13 per share) 1 3 - - - 4
Transfer of 295,126 net shares of Common Stock
from treasury under ESOP and stock incentive
plan ($67.75 per share) - - (4) - 20 16
Net unrealized gain on marketable equity securities - - - 30 - 30
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1995 164 2,016 (184) 83 (252) 1,827
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Fiscal Year 1996:
Net income - - 156 - - 156
Dividends on Series C Convertible Preferred Stock - - (74) - - (74)
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.20 per share) - - (10) - - (10)
Dividends on Series B ESOP Convertible
Preferred Stock allocated shares - - (8) - - (8)
Issuance of 719,562 shares of Common Stock under
dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan
and stock options ($58.15 per share) 2 40 - - (5) 37
Issuance of 6,861,377 shares of Common Stock on
conversions of Series C Preferred Stock
($64.37 per share) 21 (21) - - - -
Issuance of 10,147,952 shares of Common Stock on
conversions of 3.23% Convertible
Subordinated Notes ($61.17 per share) 30 592 - - - 622
Transfer of 176,794 net shares of Common Stock
from treasury under ESOP and stock incentive
plan ($67.77 per share) - - 1 - 12 13
Repurchase of 821,300 common shares
($80.00 per share) - - - - (66) (66)
Net unrealized gain on marketable equity securities
and other - - - 43 - 43
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1996 217 2,627 (119) 126 (311) 2,540
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Fiscal Year 1997:
Net income - - 854 - - 854
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.20 per share) - - (15) - - (15)
Dividends on Series B ESOP Convertible
Preferred Stock allocated shares - - (9) - - (9)
Issuance of 748,492 shares of Common Stock under
dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan
and stock options ($65.22 per share) 2 47 - - (7) 42
Issuance of 10,629,465 shares of Common Stock on
conversions of Series C Preferred Stock
($64.38 per share) 32 (32) - - - -
Repurchase of 5,378,700 common shares ($70.53 per share) - - - - (379) (379)
Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities
and other - 3 - (25) (4) (26)
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1997 $251 $2,645 $ 711 $101 $(701) $3,007
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF BUSINESS - Delta Air Lines, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) is a major
air carrier providing scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight and
mail over a network of routes throughout the United States and abroad. At
August 15, 1997, Delta served 149 domestic cities in 42 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as 41 cities in 25
foreign countries.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (Delta or
the Company). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with
the current year financial statement presentation.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The Company follows generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES - The Company's investments in the
following companies are accounted for under the equity method: WORLDSPAN, L.P.
(WORLDSPAN), a computer reservations system partnership; ASA Holdings, Inc.
(ASA), the parent of Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc.; Comair Holdings, Inc.
(Comair), the parent of Comair, Inc.; and SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest), the parent
of SkyWest Airlines, Inc. Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc., Comair, Inc., and
SkyWest Airlines, Inc. are participants in the Delta Connection program. (See
Note 3.)
ACCOUNTING CHANGES - During fiscal 1997, the Company adopted the disclosure
requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS 123). (See Note 14.) During
fiscal 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to Be Disposed Of " (SFAS 121). (See Note 16.) During fiscal 1995, the
Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 112,
"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits" (SFAS 112). (See Note 10.)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Investments with an original maturity of three
months or less are classified as cash and cash equivalents. These investments
are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - Cash in excess of operating requirements is invested
in short-term, highly liquid investments. These investments are classified as
available-for-sale under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" (SFAS 115),
and are stated at fair value. (See Note 2.)
COST IN EXCESS OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED - The cost in excess of net assets
acquired (goodwill), which is being amortized over 40 years, is related to the
Company's acquisition of Western Air Lines, Inc. in December 1986. The Company
periodically reviews the value assigned to goodwill to determine whether there
exists any impairment, as defined by SFAS 121. Management believes that
goodwill is appropriately valued.
LEASEHOLD AND OPERATING RIGHTS - Costs assigned to the purchase of leasehold
rights and landing slots are amortized over the lives of the respective leases
at the associated airports. Purchased international route authorities are
amortized over the lives of the authorities as determined by their expiration
dates. Permanent route authorities with no stated expiration dates are
amortized over 40 years. The Company periodically reviews the value assigned to
leasehold rights, landing slots and route authorities to determine if there
exists any impairment, as defined by SFAS 121. Management believes that
leasehold rights, landing slots and route authorities are appropriately valued.
DEFERRED GAINS ON SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS - Gains on the sale and
leaseback of property and equipment under operating leases are deferred and
amortized over the lives of the respective leases as a reduction in rent
expense. Gains on the sale and leaseback of property under capital leases are
credited directly to the carrying value of the related asset.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
MANUFACTURERS' CREDITS - In connection with the acquisition of certain aircraft
and engines, the Company receives certain credits. These credits are deferred
until the aircraft and engines are delivered, at which time the credits are
applied on a pro rata basis as a reduction of the acquisition cost of the
related flight equipment.
FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM - The Company accrues the estimated incremental cost of
providing free travel awards earned under its SkyMiles(R) frequent flyer
program when free travel award levels are achieved. The accrued incremental
cost is included in accounts payable and miscellaneous accrued liabilities in
the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company also sells mileage credits to participating partners in the
SkyMiles(R) program such as hotels, car rental agencies and credit card
companies. The resulting revenue is recorded as other operating revenue in the
Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations during the period in which the
credits are sold.
PASSENGER AND CARGO REVENUES - Passenger ticket sales are recorded as air
traffic liability in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Passenger and
cargo revenues are recognized when the transportation is provided, reducing the
air traffic liability. Due to interline agreements throughout the industry,
certain amounts are recognized in revenue using estimates regarding the amount
of revenue to be recognized and the timing of recognition. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Delta is a party to code-sharing agreements with certain foreign airlines.
Under these agreements, the Company purchases seats from and sells seats to
these airlines, with each airline separately marketing its respective seats.
The revenue from Delta's sale of code-sharing seats purchased from and flown by
other airlines is reported in the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Operations as other operating revenue, offset by the cost of acquiring these
code-sharing seats and other direct costs incurred in operating the
code-sharing flights. The revenue generated from Delta's sale of code-sharing
seats to other airlines is reported as passenger revenue in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION - Flight equipment is depreciated on a
straight-line basis to residual values (5% of cost) over a 20-year period from
the dates placed in service (unless earlier retirement of the aircraft is
planned). Flight equipment under capital leases is amortized on a straight-line
basis over the term of the respective leases, which range from 4 to 11 years.
Ground property and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over
their estimated service lives, which range from 3 to 30 years. Due to the
Company's decision to accelerate the replacement of its L-1011 fleet (see Note
16), the remaining depreciable lives of these aircraft have been adjusted.
INTEREST CAPITALIZED - Interest attributable to funds used to finance the
acquisition of new aircraft and construction of major ground facilities is
capitalized as an additional cost of the related asset. Interest is capitalized
at the Company's weighted average interest rate on long-term debt or, where
applicable, the interest rate related to specific borrowings. Capitalization of
interest ceases when the property or equipment is placed in service.
INCOME PER SHARE - Primary income per common share is computed by dividing net
income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of
shares of Delta Common Stock (Common Stock) and, if dilutive, Common Stock
equivalents outstanding during the year. Common Stock equivalents consist of
the shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options less the number
of shares deemed to be repurchased under application of the treasury stock
method. The weighted average number of shares of Common Stock and dilutive
Common Stock equivalents outstanding used to compute primary income per common
share was 74,786,517 for fiscal 1997; 52,101,152 for fiscal 1996; and
50,657,613 for fiscal 1995.
Fully diluted income per common share is computed by dividing net income
available to common shareholders (adjusted for conversion of any Convertible
Preferred Stock and convertible debt instruments outstanding during the year)
by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock, Common Stock
equivalents outstanding during the year (if dilutive) and Common Stock that
would be issued upon the conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock and
convertible debt instruments outstanding during the year. The weighted average
number of shares of Common Stock used to compute fully diluted income per
common share was 77,087,619 for fiscal 1997; 52,101,152 for fiscal 1996; and
80,118,720 for fiscal 1995. (See Notes 11, 13, 14 and 15.)
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are translated generally at exchange rates in effect at the balance
sheet date, except fixed assets which are translated at exchange rates in
effect when these assets are acquired. The resulting foreign exchange gains and
losses are recognized as a component of miscellaneous income (expense).
Revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated at average monthly
exchange rates prevailing during the year, except depreciation and amortization
charges are translated at the exchange rates in effect when the related assets
were acquired.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - The Company accounts for its stock-based
compensation plans in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25). Under APB 25, no
compensation expense is recognized for a stock option grant if the exercise
price of the stock option at measurement date is equal to or greater than the
fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. (See Note 14.)
ADVERTISING COSTS - Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and are
included as a component of other selling expense. Advertising expense for
fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995 was $121 million, $109 million and $178 million,
respectively.
2. INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company's investments in Singapore Airlines Limited (Singapore Airlines)
and Swissair, Swiss Air Transport Company Ltd. (Swissair), which are accounted
for under the cost method, are classified as available-for-sale under SFAS 115,
and are recorded at aggregate market value. At June 30, 1997 and 1996, the
gross unrealized gain on the Company's investment in Singapore Airlines was
$134 million and $190 million, respectively, and the gross unrealized gain on
the Company's investment in Swissair was $32 million and $16 million,
respectively. The $101 million and $126 million unrealized gains, net of the
related deferred tax provision, on these combined investments at June 30, 1997
and 1996, respectively, are reflected in shareholders' equity. Delta's right to
vote, to transfer or to acquire additional shares of the stock of Singapore
Airlines and Swissair is subject to certain restrictions.
Delta's other investments in available-for-sale securities are recorded as
short-term investments in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. At June
30, 1997, these investments consisted of government agency debt (23%) and
corporate debt securities (77%) with average stated maturities of 4 months and
6 months, respectively.
During fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995, the proceeds from sales of
available-for-sale securities were $610 million, $626 million and $926 million,
respectively, which resulted in a realized gain of less than $1 million for
fiscal 1997, and realized losses of $1 million and $4 million for fiscal 1996
and 1995, respectively. The unrealized losses on these investments were less
than $1 million and were reflected in shareholders' equity at June 30, 1997 and
1996, respectively. Interest income was $27 million, $33 million and $31
million from these investments for fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
3. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
The Company's percentage ownership and quoted market value (where applicable)
of its investment in associated companies at June 30, 1997, and equity earnings
(losses) for fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995, were as follows:
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Quoted Equity Earnings
Percentage Market (Losses)
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Investment Ownership Value 1997 1996 1995
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(In Millions) (In Millions)
WORLDSPAN 38% N/A $23 $ (5) $ (4)
ASA 27 $229 15 13 12
Comair 21 259 16 13 6
SkyWest 15 24 2 1 2
WORLDSPAN provides certain computer reservations services to Delta. Delta
provides certain communications, information processing and administrative
services to WORLDSPAN.
On June 26, 1996, Delta and NCR Corporation (formerly AT&T Global
Information Solutions Company) announced an agreement to discontinue the
TransQuest partnership. Effective July 1, 1996, the partnership ended and
TransQuest, Inc. was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta. TransQuest,
Inc. provides information technology services to Delta. Delta's equity losses
related to its 50% ownership in the TransQuest partnership were $8 million for
fiscal 1996 and $3 million for fiscal 1995.
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JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
4. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK:
BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: FAIR VALUES - The carrying amounts
reported in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash
equivalents and accounts receivable, net approximate fair values at June 30,
1997 and 1996. Short-term investments classified as available-for-sale are
recorded at fair value in accordance with SFAS 115. (See Note 2.)
The fair values and carrying values of long-term debt, including current
maturities, at June 30, 1997 and 1996, were as follows:
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(In Billions) 1997 1996
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Fair value $1.8 $2.0
Carrying value 1.7 1.8
These values are based on quoted market prices, where available, or
discounted cash flow analyses. The carrying values of all other financial
instruments approximate their fair values.
OFF-BALANCE-SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: RISKS AND FAIR VALUES - FUEL PRICE
RISK MANAGEMENT - Under its fuel hedging program, the Company may enter into
certain contracts with counterparties, not to exceed one year in duration, to
manage the Company's exposure to jet fuel price volatility. Gains and losses
resulting from fuel hedging transactions are recognized as a component of fuel
expense when the underlying fuel being hedged is used. Any premiums paid to
enter into hedging contracts are recorded as a prepaid expense and amortized to
fuel expense over the respective contract periods. At June 30, 1997, Delta had
contracted for approximately 441 million gallons of its projected fiscal 1998
fuel requirements. At June 30, 1997, the fair value of option contracts used
for purchases of jet fuel at fixed average prices was immaterial. The Company
is exposed to fuel hedging transaction losses in the event of non-performance
by counterparties, but management does not expect any counterparty to fail to
meet its obligations.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT - The Company has entered into certain foreign
exchange forward contracts, all with maturities of less than two months, to
manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate
volatility. The aggregate face amount of such contracts was approximately $29
million at June 30, 1997. Gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange
forward contracts are recognized as a component of miscellaneous income
(expense), offsetting the foreign currency gains and losses resulting from
translation of the Company's assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies.
CREDIT RISKS - To manage credit risk associated with its fuel price risk and
foreign exchange risk management programs, the Company selects counterparties
based on their credit ratings, limits its exposure to any one counterparty
under defined guidelines, and monitors the market position of the program and
its relative market position with each counterparty.
FINANCIAL GUARANTEES - Certain municipalities and airport authorities have
issued special facility revenue bonds to build or improve airport terminal and
maintenance facilities that Delta leases under operating leases. Under these
lease agreements, the Company is required to make rental payments sufficient to
pay principal and interest on the bonds as they become due. (See Note 8.)
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK - Delta's accounts receivable are generated
primarily from airline ticket and cargo services sales to individuals and
various commercial enterprises that are economically and geographically
dispersed, and the accounts receivable are generally short-term in duration.
Accordingly, Delta does not believe it is subject to any significant
concentration of credit risk.
5. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE, NET
Miscellaneous expense, net for fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995 consisted of:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996 1995
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Equity earnings from
associated companies $ 56 $ 14 $ 13
Foreign exchange gains (losses) (7) (15) 12
Losses on repurchase of debt (8) (18) (4)
Travel agency litigation settlement (20) - -
Other (23) (11) (21)
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Total miscellaneous
expense, net $ (2) $(30) $ -
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6. INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components
of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of June 30, 1997 and
1996 are a result of temporary differences related to the items described
below:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996
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Deferred Tax Assets:
Postretirement benefits $ 741 $ 724
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards 216 354
Gains on sale and leaseback transactions (net) 302 336
Other employee benefits 261 232
Rent expense 212 202
Spare parts repair expense 122 114
Tax accruals 56 43
Frequent flyer expense 48 40
Accrued compensation expense 67 36
Other 108 98
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Total Deferred Tax Assets $2,133 $2,179
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Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization $1,239 $1,083
Postemployment benefits 80 82
Marketable equity securities 65 81
Software development costs 62 58
Employee Stock Ownership Plan 39 73
Other 132 35
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Total Deferred Tax Liabilities $1,617 $1,412
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The alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards do not expire.
Based on the Company's earnings history, expectations of future taxable
income, the extended period over which postretirement benefits will be
recognized, and the fact that AMT credits do not expire, management believes
that it is more likely than not that future taxable income will be sufficient
to fully utilize the deferred tax assets which existed at June 30, 1997.
Income taxes provided in fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995 consisted of:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996 1995
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Current taxes $(321) $(177) $(104)
Deferred taxes (244) 54 (99)
Tax benefit of dividends on
allocated Series B ESOP
Convertible Preferred Stock 4 3 3
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Income taxes provided $(561) $(120) $(200)
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The income tax provisions generated for fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995 differ
from amounts which would result from applying the federal statutory tax rate to
pretax income, as follows:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996 1995
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Income before income taxes $1,415 $ 276 $ 494
Items not deductible for tax purposes:
Meals and entertainment 36 36 41
Amortization 9 9 9
Other, net (14) (8) 3
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Adjusted pretax income 1,446 313 547
Federal statutory tax rate 35% 35% 35%
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Income tax provision at statutory rate (506) (110) (191)
State and other income taxes, net
of federal income tax provision (55) (10) (9)
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Income taxes provided $ (561) $(120) $(200)
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The Company made income tax payments, net of income tax refunds, of $336
million in fiscal 1997, $192 million in fiscal 1996 and $25 million in fiscal
1995.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
7. LONG-TERM DEBT
At June 30, 1997 and 1996, the Company's long-term debt (including current
maturities) was as follows:
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9 7/8% Notes, unsecured, due January 1, 1998 $ 207 $ 220
Medium-Term Notes, Series A and B, unsecured, interest rates ranging from
7.55% to 9.15% and with maturities ranging from 1998 to 2007 157 196
9 7/8% Notes, unsecured, due May 15, 2000 142 142
8 1/2% Notes, unsecured, due March 15, 2002 71 71
8.10% Series C Guaranteed Serial ESOP Notes, unsecured, payable in installments between 2002 and 2009 290 290
Development Authority of Fulton County, unsecured loan agreement, repayable $10 million on November 1, 2007
and $20 million on November 1, 2012. Interest ranges from 6.85% to 6.95% over the life of the loan 30 30
10 1/8% Debentures, unsecured, due May 15, 2010 113 113
10 3/8% Debentures, unsecured, due February 1, 2011 176 176
9% Debentures, unsecured, due May 15, 2016 102 126
Development Authority of Clayton County, 7 5/8% unsecured loan agreement, repayable on January 1, 2020 45 45
9 3/4% Debentures, unsecured, due May 15, 2021 251 251
9 1/4% Debentures, unsecured, due March 15, 2022 64 116
10 3/8% Debentures, unsecured, due December 15, 2022 66 66
Other, net (3) (3)
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Total 1,711 1,839
Less: Current maturities 236 40
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Total long-term debt $1,475 $1,799
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During fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively, the Company voluntarily
repurchased and retired $88 million and $224 million principal amount of its
long-term debt. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized net
pretax losses of $8 million and $18 million, respectively, which are included
in miscellaneous expense, net in the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
On May 2, 1997, the Company and a group of banks entered into the 1997
Bank Credit Agreement and terminated the 1995 Bank Credit Agreement. The 1997
Bank Credit Agreement provides for unsecured borrowings by the Company of up to
$1.25 billion on a revolving basis until May 1, 2002. Up to $700 million of
this facility may be used for the issuance of letters of credit. The interest
rate under this facility is, at the Company's option, the LIBOR or the prime
rate, in each case plus a margin which is subject to adjustment based on
certain changes in the credit ratings of the Company's long-term senior
unsecured debt. The Company also has the option to obtain loans through a
competitive bid procedure. The 1997 Bank Credit Agreement contains certain
negative covenants that restrict the Company's ability to grant liens, incur or
guarantee debt and enter into flight equipment leases. It also provides that if
there is a change of control (as defined) of the Company, the banks' obligation
to extend credit terminates, any amounts outstanding become immediately due and
payable and the Company will immediately deposit cash collateral with the banks
in an amount equal to all outstanding letters of credit. At August 15, 1997, no
borrowings or letters of credit were outstanding under the 1997 Bank Credit
Agreement.
At June 30, 1997, there were outstanding $290 million principal amount of
the Delta Family-Care Savings Plan's Series C Guaranteed Serial ESOP Notes
(Series C ESOP Notes), which are guaranteed by Delta. The Series C ESOP Notes,
which were issued pursuant to certain note purchase agreements, are payable in
installments between July 1, 2002 and January 1, 2009. The note purchase
agreements require Delta to purchase the Series C ESOP Notes at the option of
the holders thereof (Noteholders) if the credit rating of Delta's long-term
senior unsecured debt falls below Baa3 by Moody's and BBB- by Standard & Poor's
(Purchase Event), provided that Delta has no obligation to purchase the Series
C ESOP Notes under the note purchase agreements so long as it obtains, within
127 days of a Purchase Event, certain credit enhancements (Approved Credit
Enhancement) that result in the Series C ESOP Notes being rated A3 or
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higher by Moody's and A- or higher by Standard & Poor's (Required Ratings). If
Delta is required to purchase the Series C ESOP Notes because of the occurrence
of a Purchase Event, such purchase would be made at a price (Purchase Price)
equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Series C ESOP Notes being
purchased, together with accrued interest and a Make Whole Premium Amount. The
Make Whole Premium Amount is based on, among other factors, the yield to
maturity of U.S. Treasury notes having maturities equal to the remaining
average life to maturity of the Series C ESOP Notes as of the date Delta
purchases the Series C ESOP Notes.
As a result of Moody's rating action on May 11, 1993, a Purchase Event
occurred, and Delta became obligated to purchase on September 15, 1993 any
Series C ESOP Notes properly tendered to it. Prior to September 15, 1993, Delta
obtained an Approved Credit Enhancement in the form of a letter of credit to
credit enhance the Series C ESOP Notes. This letter of credit was issued in
favor of Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee (Trustee), under Delta's then
existing Bank Credit Agreement. Due to the issuance of this letter of credit,
the Series C ESOP Notes received the Required Ratings, and Delta no longer had
an obligation to purchase the Series C ESOP Notes as a result of the Purchase
Event that occurred on May 11, 1993.
On June 6, 1996, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with ABN AMRO
Bank, N.V. and a group of banks (Letter of Credit Facility) which, as amended,
provides for the issuance of letters of credit for up to $500 million in stated
amount to credit enhance the Series C ESOP Notes. The Letter of Credit Facility
contains negative covenants and a change of control provision that are
substantially similar to those contained in the 1997 Bank Credit Agreement. In
the event of any drawing under the Letter of Credit Facility, Delta is
required, at its election, (1) to immediately repay the amount drawn or (2) to
convert its reimbursement obligation to a loan for a period not to exceed one
year at varying rates of interest. On June 6, 1996, Delta obtained a letter of
credit under the Letter of Credit Facility to replace the letter of credit
issued under its then existing Bank Credit Agreement to credit enhance the
Series C ESOP Notes. The Letter of Credit Facility expires June 6, 2000.
At August 15, 1997, the face amount of the letter of credit issued under
the Letter of Credit Facility was $450 million. It covers the $290 million
outstanding principal amount of the Series C ESOP Notes, up to $128 million of
Make Whole Premium Amount and approximately one year of interest on the Series
C ESOP Notes.
An Indenture of Trust, dated August 1, 1993 (Indenture), among Delta, the
Trustee, and Fidelity Management Trust Company, as ESOP trustee, contains
certain terms and conditions relating to any letter of credit used to credit
enhance the Series C ESOP Notes. The Indenture requires the Trustee to draw
under the letter of credit to make regularly scheduled payments of principal
and interest on the Series C ESOP Notes. The Indenture also requires the
Trustee to draw under the letter of credit to purchase the Series C ESOP Notes
in certain circumstances in which Delta would not be required to purchase the
Series C ESOP Notes under the note purchase agreements. Subject to certain
conditions, the Indenture requires the Trustee to purchase the Series C ESOP
Notes at the Purchase Price at the option of the Noteholders in the event that
(1) the Required Ratings on the Series C ESOP Notes are not maintained; (2) the
letter of credit is not extended 20 days before its scheduled expiration date;
(3) Delta elects to terminate the letter of credit; or (4) the Trustee receives
notice there has occurred an event of default under the credit agreement
relating to the letter of credit; unless, generally within 10 days of any such
event, the Series C ESOP Notes receive the Required Ratings due to Delta's
obtaining a substitute credit enhancement or otherwise.
The Required Ratings on the Series C ESOP Notes are subject to
reconsideration at any time, and to annual confirmation, by Moody's and
Standard & Poor's. Circumstances that might cause either rating agency to lower
or fail to confirm its rating include, without limitation, a downgrading of the
deposits of the letter of credit issuer below A3 by Moody's or A- by Standard &
Poor's, or a determination that the Make Whole Premium Amount covered by the
letter of credit is insufficient.
Subject to certain conditions, the Indenture does not permit the Trustee
to purchase the Series C ESOP Notes at the option of the Noteholders if the
Series C ESOP Notes receive the Required Ratings without the benefit of a
credit enhancement. The Series C ESOP Notes are not likely to receive the
Required Ratings absent a credit enhancement unless Delta's long-term senior
unsecured debt is rated at least A3 by Moody's and A- by Standard & Poor's. On
August 15, 1997, Delta's long-term senior unsecured debt was rated Baa3 by
Moody's and BB+ by Standard & Poor's.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
At June 30, 1997, the annual scheduled maturities of long-term debt during
the next five fiscal years were as follows:
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Years Ending June 30 Amount
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(In Millions)
1998 $236
1999 67
2000 142
2001 -
2002 75
The Company's debt agreements contain certain restrictive covenants, but
do not limit the payment of dividends on the Company's capital stock. The terms
of the Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock limit the Company's ability to
pay cash dividends on the Common Stock in certain circumstances. (See Note 13.)
Cash payments of interest, including interest on the Series C ESOP Notes
and net of interest capitalized, totaled $171 million in fiscal 1997; $232
million in fiscal 1996; and $238 million in fiscal 1995.
8. LEASE OBLIGATIONS
The Company leases certain aircraft, airport terminal and maintenance
facilities, ticket offices and other property and equipment. Rent expense is
generally recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Amounts
charged to rental expense for operating leases were $0.9 billion in fiscal 1997
and fiscal 1996 and $1.1 billion in fiscal 1995.
At June 30, 1997, the Company's minimum rental commitments under capital
leases and noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of
more than one year were as follows:
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Capital Operating
Years Ending June 30 Leases Leases
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(In Millions)
1998 $101 $ 860
1999 100 860
2000 68 840
2001 57 830
2002 57 850
After 2002 118 9,780
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Total minimum lease payments 501 $14,020
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Less: Amounts representing interest 117
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Present value of future minimum
capital lease payments 384
Less: Current obligations under
capital leases 62
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Long-term capital lease obligations $ 322
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9. PURCHASE COMMITMENTS
Future expenditures for aircraft, engines and engine hushkits on firm order
as of June 30, 1997 are estimated to be $1.6 billion, as follows:
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Years Ending June 30 Amount
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(In Millions)
1998 $ 790
1999 320
2000 230
2001 200
2002 60
After 2002 -
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Total $1,600
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During the March 1997 quarter, Delta and The Boeing Company (Boeing)
reached an understanding which provides for Delta placing orders to purchase,
and obtaining options (which have scheduled delivery slots) and rolling options
(which replace options and are assigned delivery slots as options expire or are
exercised) to purchase, the following aircraft types:
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Orders
(Scheduled Fiscal Rolling
Aircraft Type Years of Delivery) Options Options
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B-737-600/700/800 70 60 280
(1999-2007)
B-757-200 5 20 90
(1999)
B-767-300ER 10 10 19
(1998-1999)
B-767-400 21 24 25
(2000-2001)
B-777-200 - 10 -
The understanding is subject to certain conditions, including the
negotiation of mutually acceptable definitive purchase agreements between Delta
and Boeing. The understanding provides, subject to certain conditions, that
Boeing will be the provider of new aircraft for Delta for 20 years, and that
Delta may switch orders among these aircraft types and defer firm orders. The
understanding would also accelerate the delivery dates for certain of Delta's
existing orders, terminate all of Delta's existing options and cancel Delta's
remaining MD-90 orders.
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Future expenditures for aircraft, engines and engine hushkits on firm
order as of June 30, 1997 (as modified by the accelerated delivery dates for,
and cancellation of, certain of these orders as provided for under Delta's
understanding with Boeing), and the aircraft orders provided for under Delta's
understanding with Boeing, are estimated to be approximately $5.9 billion, as
follows:
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Years Ending June 30 Amount
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(In Millions)
1998 $1,179
1999 1,031
2000 278
2001 1,224
2002 295
After 2002 1,850
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Total $5,857
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In addition, at August 15, 1997, the Company had authorized capital
expenditures of approximately $345 million for fiscal 1998 for improvement of
airport and office facilities, various ground equipment and other assets.
The Company expects to finance its aircraft, engine and engine hushkit
commitments, as well as other authorized capital expenditures, using available
cash, short-term investments and internally generated funds, supplemented as
necessary by debt financings and proceeds from sale and leaseback transactions.
The Company has entered into code-sharing agreements under which it has
agreed to purchase seats at established prices from specific foreign airlines,
subject to certain conditions. None of these agreements has noncancelable terms
in excess of one year.
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company sponsors various pension plans, medical plans and disability and
survivorship plans for employees who meet certain service and other
requirements. In addition, the Company sponsors the Savings Plan (See Note 11)
in which employees who meet certain service and other requirements may elect to
participate.
During fiscal 1997, the Company changed the annual measurement date for
its employee benefit plan assets and liabilities from June 30 to March 31. This
change in measurement date has been accounted for as a change in accounting
principle. The change in measurement date had no material cumulative effect on
employee benefit expense for prior years.
DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS - The Company's primary retirement plans consist
of defined benefit pension plans. The Company has reserved the right to modify
these plans to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code and the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The qualified defined
benefit plans are funded, on a current basis, to meet the minimum funding
requirements of ERISA.
The weighted average discount rate and rate of increase in future
compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the
projected benefit obligation were 7.75% and 4.7%, respectively, at March 31,
1997 and June 30, 1996. The expected long-term rate of return on assets was
10.0% at March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1996.
The following table sets forth the defined benefit pension plans' funded
status and amounts recognized for fiscal 1997 and 1996:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996
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Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Accumulated benefit obligation (1) $6,122 $6,134
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Projected benefit obligation $7,517 $7,368
Plan assets at fair value 7,447 7,170
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Projected benefit obligation in
excess of plan assets 70 198
Unrecognized net gain 326 195
Unrecognized transition obligation (63) (64)
Unrecognized prior service cost (29) (31)
Contributions made between
April 1, 1997 and June 30, 1997 (18) -
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Accrued pension cost recognized in
the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 286 $ 298
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(1) Substantially all of the accumulated benefit obligation is vested.
Plan assets were invested at June 30, 1997, approximately as follows: cash
equivalents (7%), government and corporate bonds and notes (18%), Common Stock
and other equity-oriented investments (71%) and real estate and other
investments (4%).
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JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Net periodic defined benefit pension cost for fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995
included the following components:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996 1995
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Service cost - benefits earned
during the year $ 188 $ 225 $ 221
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 564 526 489
Actual return on plan assets (731) (1,194) (795)
Net amortization and deferral 89 612 266
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Net periodic pension cost $ 110 $ 169 $ 181
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The restructuring charges described in Note 16 include an aggregate charge
for fiscal 1996 of $298 million for costs primarily associated with special
termination benefits and curtailment losses related to the defined benefit
pension plans due to workforce reductions.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLANS - In addition to the Savings Plan described
in Note 11, the Company sponsors the Delta Pilots Money Purchase Pension Plan
(MPPP) to which the Company contributes 5% of covered pay for each eligible
pilot. The MPPP is a continuation of the Delta Pilots Target Benefit Plan and
is related to the Delta Pilots Retirement Plan through a floor-offset
arrangement whereby the defined benefit pension payable to a pilot is subject
to reduction by the actuarial equivalent of the accumulated account balance in
the MPPP. The Company's contributions to this plan were $49 million and $2
million for fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS - Delta's medical plans provide
medical and dental benefits to substantially all retirees and their eligible
dependents. Benefits are funded from general assets on a current basis,
although amounts sufficient to pay claims incurred but not yet paid are held in
trust. Plan benefits are subject to co-payments, deductibles and certain other
limits described in the plans and are reduced once a retiree is eligible for
Medicare. The Company has reserved the right to modify or terminate the medical
plans for both current and future retirees.
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost for fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995
included the following components:
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Service cost - benefits earned
during the year $ 25 $ 32 $ 32
Interest cost on accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation 115 118 118
Amortization of prior service cost (38) (31) (29)
Amortization of accumulated losses 1 4 4
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Net periodic postretirement
benefit cost $ 103 $ 123 $ 125
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The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) for fiscal 1997
and 1996 consisted of the following components:
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(In Millions) 1997 1996
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Retirees and dependents $ 936 $ 928
Fully eligible participants 348 323
Other active participants 281 254
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Total accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation 1,565 1,505
Unamortized prior service cost
(from plan changes) 426 464
Unrecognized net loss (76) (112)
Contributions made between
April 1, 1997 and June 30, 1997 (14) -
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Accrued postretirement benefit cost
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 1,901 $ 1,857
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The weighted average discount rate used to estimate the APBO was 7.75% at
March 31, 1997 and at June 30, 1996. The assumed health care cost trend rate
used in measuring the APBO was 8.0% in fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1996, declining
gradually to 4.25% by March 31, 2003, and remaining level thereafter.
Increasing the assumed health care cost trend rate annually by 1% for all
future years would increase the APBO as of March 31, 1997 by approximately $142
million, and the net periodic postretirement benefit cost by $13 million for
fiscal 1997.
The restructuring charges described in Note 16 include aggregate charges
for fiscal 1996 of $32 million for costs primarily associated with special
termination benefits and curtailment losses related to postretirement benefits
other than pensions due to workforce reductions.
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POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - The Company provides certain welfare benefits to its
former or inactive employees after employment but before retirement. Such
benefits primarily include those related to disability and survivorship plans.
The Company has reserved the right to modify or terminate these plans at any
time for all participants.
Effective July 1, 1994, Delta adopted SFAS 112, which requires recognition
of the liability for postemployment benefits during the period of employment.
The adoption of SFAS 112 resulted in a cumulative after-tax transition benefit
of $114 million in fiscal 1995, primarily due to the net overfunded status of
the Company's disability and survivorship plans. The Company's postemployment
benefit expense for fiscal years 1997, 1996 and 1995 was $71 million, $78
million and $85 million, respectively. The amount funded in excess of the
liability is included in other noncurrent assets in the Company's Consolidated
Balance Sheets. Future period expenses will vary based on actual claims
experience and the return on plan assets.
Gains and losses that occur because actual experience differs from that
assumed will be amortized over the average future service period of employees.
Amounts allocable to prior service for amendments to retiree and inactive
insurance plans are amortized in a similar manner.
The Company continues to evaluate ways in which it can better manage
employee benefits and control costs. Any changes in the plan or revisions to
assumptions that affect the amount of expected future benefits may have a
significant effect on the amount of the reported obligation and future annual
expense.
11. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
The Company sponsors the Savings Plan, a qualified defined contribution pension
plan under which eligible Delta personnel may contribute a portion of their
earnings. The Savings Plan includes an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
feature. Subject to certain conditions, the Company contributes 50% of a
participant's contributions to the Savings Plan, up to a maximum employer
contribution of 2% of a participant's earnings. The Company's contributions are
made quarterly through the allocation of Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred
Stock, Common Stock or cash, and are recorded as salaries and related costs in
the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Delta's total
contributions to the Savings Plan were $45 million in fiscal 1997 and fiscal
1996, and $47 million in fiscal 1995.
In connection with the adoption of the ESOP, the Company sold 6,944,450
shares of ESOP Preferred Stock to the Savings Plan for approximately $500
million. The Company has recorded unearned compensation to reflect the value of
ESOP Preferred Stock sold to the ESOP but not yet allocated to participants'
accounts. As shares of the ESOP Preferred Stock are allocated to participants'
accounts, compensation expense equal to the fair value of the ESOP Preferred
Stock is recorded and unearned compensation is reduced. Dividends on
unallocated shares of ESOP Preferred Stock are used by the ESOP for debt
service on the Series C ESOP Notes and are not considered dividends for
financial reporting purposes. Dividends on allocated shares of ESOP Preferred
Stock are credited to participants and considered dividends for financial
reporting purposes. For purposes of computing primary and fully diluted income
per common share, allocated shares of ESOP Preferred Stock are considered
outstanding, but unallocated shares of ESOP Preferred Stock are not.
12. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is a defendant in certain legal actions relating to alleged
employment discrimination practices, antitrust matters, environmental issues
and other matters concerning the Company's business. Although the ultimate
outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and could have a
material adverse effect on Delta's consolidated financial condition, results of
operations or liquidity, management presently believes that the resolution of
these actions is not likely to have a material adverse effect on Delta's
consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Delta's captive insurance subsidiary has agreed to reimburse the primary
insurers for losses under the Company's aircraft hull and general liability
insurance policies (Policies) in an amount not to exceed $100 million per
occurrence and in the aggregate for the Policy year. The obligations of the
primary insurers to the insureds under the Policies are not limited or reduced
in any way by this reimbursement obligation.
The reimbursement obligation of Delta's captive insurance subsidiary to
the primary insurers is supported by letters of credit. The letters of credit
have an aggregate stated amount equal to the maximum reimbursement obligation.
To the extent the primary insurers make a draw under a letter of credit, Delta
is required to reimburse the issuer of the letter of credit. Delta accrues
amounts estimated to be payable for probable losses under the reimbursement
agreements with the primary insurers, as incurred. The methods of making such
estimates and establishing the resulting accrued liabilities are periodically
reviewed and adjusted as required.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
13. COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK
At June 30, 1997, 24,700,000 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance
under the Company's broad-based employee stock option plans; 4,383,406 shares
of Common Stock were reserved for issuance under the 1989 Stock Incentive Plan;
5,720,023 shares of Common Stock were reserved for conversion of the Series B
ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock; and 248,998 shares of Common Stock were
reserved for issuance under the Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan. In
addition, 1,500,000 shares of preferred stock have been reserved for issuance
under the Shareholder Rights Plan.
On May 15, 1996, the Company gave notice that it elected to redeem
effective June 15, 1996 its 3.23% Convertible Subordinated Notes due June 15,
2003 (Notes). Substantially all outstanding Notes were then converted by the
holders thereof into approximately 10 million shares of Common Stock, and the
Company redeemed the remaining outstanding Notes. As a result of the conversion
of substantially all the Notes, long-term debt declined by $626 million and
shareholders' equity increased by approximately the same amount in the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. This transaction was treated as a
noncash transaction in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for
the year ended June 30, 1996.
On October 24, 1996, Delta's Board of Directors adopted a new Shareholder
Rights Plan (Rights Plan) to replace the rights plan that expired on November
4, 1996. The new Rights Plan is designed to enhance the Board's ability to
protect shareholders against unsolicited attempts to acquire Delta that do not
offer an adequate price to all shareholders or are otherwise not in the best
interests of the Company and its shareholders. Under the new Rights Plan, each
outstanding share of Common Stock is accompanied by a preferred stock purchase
right which entitles the holder to purchase from the Company 1/100 of a share
of Series D Junior Participating Preferred Stock for $300, subject to
adjustment in certain circumstances (Purchase Price). The rights become
exercisable only after a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15%
or more of the Common Stock or commences a tender or exchange offer that would
result in such person or group beneficially owning 15% or more of the Common
Stock. The rights expire on November 4, 2006, and may be redeemed by Delta for
$0.01 per right until 10 business days following the announcement that a person
or group beneficially owns 15% or more of the Common Stock. Subject to certain
conditions, if a person or group becomes the beneficial owner of 15% or more of
the Common Stock, each right will entitle its holder (other than certain
acquiring persons) to purchase, for the Purchase Price, Common Stock having a
market value of twice the Purchase Price. In addition, subject to certain
conditions, if Delta is involved in a merger or certain other business
combination transactions, or the Company sells or otherwise transfers more than
50% of its assets or earning power, each right will entitle its holder to
purchase, for the Purchase Price, Common Stock of the other party having a
market value of twice the Purchase Price.
Each share of Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock (ESOP Preferred
Stock) has a stated value of $72; bears an annual cumulative cash dividend of
6%, or $4.32; is convertible into 0.8578 shares of Common Stock (a conversion
price of $83.94), subject to adjustment in certain circumstances; has a
liquidation preference of $72, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends; generally
votes together as a single class with the Common Stock on matters upon which
the Common Stock is entitled to vote; and has one vote, subject to adjustment
in certain circumstances. The ESOP Preferred Stock is redeemable at Delta's
option at specified redemption prices payable, at Delta's election, in cash or
Common Stock. If full cumulative dividends on the ESOP Preferred Stock have not
been paid when due, Delta may not pay cash dividends on the Common Stock.
14. STOCK OPTIONS AND AWARDS
Under its 1989 Stock Incentive Plan and a predecessor plan, the Company has
granted non-qualified stock options and, prior to fiscal 1993, tandem stock
appreciation rights (SARs) to officers and other key employees. The exercise
price for all stock options, and the base price upon which the SARs are
measured, is the fair market value of Common Stock on the date of grant. Awards
exercised as SARs are payable in a combination of cash and Common Stock. The
Company recognized compensation expense (included in salary and related costs)
related to SARs in fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995 of $3 million, $14 million and $9
million, respectively. Stock options awarded will generally be exercisable
beginning one year, and ending 10 years, after their grant date.
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On October 24, 1996, the Company's shareholders approved two plans
providing for the issuance of non-qualified stock options to substantially all
of Delta's non-officer personnel in their individual capacity to purchase a
total of 24.7 million shares of Common Stock. One plan is for eligible Delta
personnel who are not pilots (Nonpilot Plan); the other plan covers the
Company's pilots (Pilot Plan).
The Nonpilot and Pilot Plans involve non-qualified stock options to
purchase 14.7 million and 10 million shares of Common Stock, respectively. The
plans provide for grants in three equal annual installments at an exercise
price equal to the opening price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock
Exchange on the grant date. Stock options awarded under the plans are generally
exercisable beginning one year and ending 10 years after their grant dates, and
are not transferable other than upon the death of the person granted the stock
options. On October 30, 1996, Delta granted eligible personnel non-qualified
stock options to purchase a total of 8.2 million shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $69 per share. The second and third grant dates under the
Nonpilot and Pilot Plans are scheduled to occur on October 30, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.
Transactions involving stock options and SARs during fiscal 1997, 1996 and
1995 were as follows:
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Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Stock Options Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
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(000) (000) (000)
Outstanding at beginning of fiscal year 2,332 $65 3,386 $63 3,015 $65
Granted 8,932 70 644 71 719 52
Exercised (1,279) 67 (1,654) 63 (79) 56
Expired - - - - (258) 67
Forfeited (84) 75 (44) 65 (11) 66
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Outstanding at end of fiscal year 9,901 69 2,332 65 3,386 63
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Stock options exercisable at fiscal year end 1,049 $63 1,698 $63 2,668 $66
Weighted average grant-date fair value of
options granted during the fiscal year $ 17 $ 24 $ 22
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding
at June 30, 1997:
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Range of Number Weighted Weighted Number Weighted
Exercise Outstanding at Average Average Exercisable at Average
Prices June 30, 1997 Remaining Life Exercise Price June 30, 1997 Exercise Price
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(000) (Years) (000)
$52-68 530 7 $55 530 $55
$69-82 9,371 9 $70 519 $72
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans in accordance
with APB 25. During fiscal 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS 123. SFAS 123 encourages, but does not require, the use of a fair
value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans under which
the fair value of stock options is determined on the date of grant and expensed
over the vesting period of the stock options. While the Company has elected to
continue to apply the provisions of APB 25, SFAS 123 requires pro forma
disclosure of net income and income per common share as if the fair value based
method under SFAS 123 had been adopted.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
The pro forma net income and income per common share amounts below have
been derived using the Black-Scholes stock option pricing model with the
following assumptions for each stock option grant during the respective fiscal
year:
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Assumptions 1997 1996
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Risk-free interest rate 6.0% 5.4%
Expected life of stock option (Years) 2.7 5.1
Expected volatility of
Common Stock 26.4% 26.5%
Expected annual dividends on
Common Stock $0.20 $0.20
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June 30, June 30,
1997 1996
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Net income (In Millions):
As reported $ 854 $ 156
Pro forma 791 152
Primary income per common share:
As reported $11.30 $1.42
Pro forma 10.46 1.35
Fully diluted income per common share:
As reported $11.01 $1.42
Pro forma 10.18 1.35
Under SFAS 123, stock options granted prior to fiscal year 1996 are not
required to be included as compensation in determining pro forma net income.
Therefore, the pro forma effects on net income and income per common share for
fiscal 1997 and 1996 may not be representative of the pro forma effects SFAS
123 may have in future years.
15. STOCK REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
Delta's Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to 24.7
million shares of Common Stock and Common Stock equivalents. Under this
authorization, the Company may repurchase up to 6.2 million of these shares
before October 30, 1997 - the date the initial stock option grants under the
Nonpilot and Pilot Plans become exercisable - and repurchase the remaining
shares as Delta personnel exercise their stock options under those plans.
Repurchases are subject to market conditions and may be made on the open market
or in privately negotiated transactions. Under this authorization, the Company
repurchased 5,378,700 shares of Common Stock for $379 million during fiscal
1997, and 821,300 shares of Common Stock for $66 million during fiscal 1996.
16. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER NON-RECURRING CHARGES
During fiscal 1997 and 1996, the Company recorded pretax restructuring and
other non-recurring charges of $52 million and $829 million, respectively.
These charges are summarized in the table below:
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Leadership 7.5 $ - $104 $104
Pilot special early retirement program - 273 273
L-1011 fleet early retirement - 452 452
Transatlantic and European Realignment 52 - 52
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FISCAL 1996 - The $829 million pretax charge for restructuring and other
non-recurring charges recorded in fiscal 1996 included a $452 million writedown
of Delta's L-1011 fleet and related assets to their fair market value in
accordance with SFAS 121. The charge also included $273 million related to the
special early retirement program for approximately 500 pilots all of whom
retired during fiscal 1997 and $65 million (net of reversals of $36 million
related to the Company's $526 million restructuring charge recorded in fiscal
1994) for previously announced non-pilot workforce reductions. Payments
associated with curtailment losses and special termination benefits will be
paid as required for funding appropriate pension and other postretirement plans
in future years.
The remaining $39 million of the $829 million charge for fiscal 1996
included $29 million (net of reversals of $14 million related to the Company's
$526 million restructuring charge recorded in fiscal 1994) for lease
termination costs related to abandoned facilities and $10 million noncash costs
related to discontinued routes.
FISCAL 1997 - During the March 1997 quarter, Delta recorded pretax
restructuring and other non-recurring charges totaling $52 million related to
the realignment of its transatlantic and European operations. Of this amount,
$45 million relates to personnel severance costs (for approximately 680
employees); $5 million relates to the reorganization of the Frankfurt
operation; and $2 million relates to abandoned facilities in Frankfurt and
other European locations.
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The following table reflects the activity in the restructuring accrual
balances (excluding accruals for pension and other postretirement curtailment
losses and special termination benefits discussed above) during fiscal 1997.
All reductions in reserves represent payments of liabilities.
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(Amounts in Millions) June 30, 1996 Additions Reductions June 30, 1997
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Leadership 7.5
Workforce Reductions $ 7 $ - $ 3 $ 4
Abandoned Facilities 41 - 3 38
Pilot special early retirement program 21 - 21 -
Transatlantic and European Realignment
Workforce Reductions - 45 6 39
Abandoned Facilities - 2 - 2
Other - 5 - 5
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Totals $69 $52 $33 $88
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Actual costs incurred for certain amounts accrued, realization on the
sales of excess inventories, and costs associated with lease terminations and
abandoned facilities may vary from current estimates. The appropriate accrued
liability will be adjusted upon completion of these activities.
17. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Delta provides scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight and mail
over a network of routes throughout the United States and abroad. Delta's
unconsolidated operating revenue and operating income by geographic region, as
reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation (which differs from operating
revenue and operating income (loss) reported under GAAP), are as follows:
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Operating Operating
Operating Operating Operating Income Operating Income
Entity Revenue Income Revenue (Loss) Revenue (Loss)
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Domestic $11,096 $1,242 $10,067 $ 879 $ 9,619 $733
Atlantic 2,223 195 2,175 (392) 2,164 (43)
Latin 278 48 214 12 223 9
Pacific 341 40 354 (40) 398 (40)
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Total $13,938 $1,525 $12,810 $ 459 $ 12,404 $659
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
18. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for
fiscal 1997 and 1996 (in millions, except per share data):
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Sept. 30 Dec. 31 Mar. 31 June 30
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Fiscal 1997
Operating revenues $3,432 $3,197 $3,420 $3,541
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Operating income $ 438 $ 227 $ 346 $ 519
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Net income $ 238 $ 125 $ 189 $ 302
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Primary income per common share $ 3.09 $ 1.66 $ 2.52 $ 3.98
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Fully diluted income per common share $ 2.98 $ 1.63 $ 2.47 $ 3.90
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Operating revenues $ 3,188 $ 2,944 $ 2,964 $ 3,359
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Operating income (loss) $ 386 $ 169 $ (387) $ 295
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Net income (loss) $ 201 $ 70 $ (276) $ 161
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Primary income (loss) per common share $ 3.47 $ 0.93 $ (5.77) $ 2.69
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Fully diluted income (loss) per common share $ 2.57 $ 0.93 $ (5.77) $ 2.08
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Operating expenses for the March 1997 quarter include $52 million pretax
restructuring and other non-recurring charges related to the realignment of the
Company's transatlantic and European operations. (See Note 16.)
Operating expenses for the March 1996 quarter include $556 million pretax
restructuring and other non-recurring charges related to the writedown of the
Company's L-1011 fleet and related assets, and the continuation of the
Company's Leadership 7.5 cost reduction program. Operating expenses for the
June 1996 quarter include a $273 million pretax restructuring and other
non-recurring charge for costs associated with a special early retirement
program under which approximately 500 pilots retired during fiscal 1997. (See
Note 16.)
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Shareholders and the
Board of Directors of Delta Air Lines, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Delta Air
Lines, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1997 and
1996, and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and
shareholders' equity for each of the three years in the period ended June 30,
1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30,
1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,
effective July 1, 1994, the Company changed its method of accounting for
postemployment benefits.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Atlanta, Georgia
August 15, 1997
REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
The integrity and objectivity of the information presented in this Annual
Report are the responsibility of Delta management. The financial statements
contained in this report have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent
public accountants, whose report appears on this page.
Delta maintains a system of internal financial controls which are
independently assessed on an ongoing basis through a program of internal
audits. These controls include the selection and training of the Company's
managers, organizational arrangements that provide a division of
responsibilities, and communication programs explaining the Company's policies
and standards. We believe that this system provides reasonable assurance that
transactions are executed in accordance with management's authorization; that
transactions are appropriately recorded to permit preparation of financial
statements that, in all material respects, are presented in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles; and that assets are properly
accounted for and safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use.
The Board of Directors pursues its responsibilities for these financial
statements through its Audit Committee, which consists solely of directors who
are neither officers nor employees of the Company. The Audit Committee meets
periodically with the independent public accountants, the internal auditors and
representatives of management to discuss internal accounting control, auditing
and financial reporting matters.
/s/ Tom Roeck /s/ Leo Mullin
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Thomas J. Roeck, Jr. Leo F. Mullin
Senior Vice President - Finance President and
and Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer
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CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
For the fiscal years ended June 30
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(In Millions, Except Per Share Data) 1997(1) 1996(2) 1995(3) 1994(4) 1993(5)
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Operating revenues $ 13,590 $ 12,455 $ 12,194 $ 12,077 $ 11,657
Operating expenses 12,060 11,992 11,533 12,524 12,232
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Operating income (loss) 1,530 463 661 (447) (575)
Interest expense, net (174) (243) (262) (271) (177)
Gain (loss) on disposition of flight equipment -- 2 -- 2 65
Miscellaneous income, net(6) 59 54 95 56 36
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Income (loss) before income taxes 1,415 276 494 (660) (651)
Income tax benefit (provision) (561) (120) (200) 250 233
Amortization of investment tax credits -- -- -- 1 3
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Net income (loss) 854 156 294 (409) (415)
Preferred stock dividends (9) (82) (88) (110) (110)
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Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $ 845 $ 74 $ 206 $ (519) $ (525)
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Net income (loss) per common share:
Primary $ 11.30 $ 1.42 $ 4.07 $ (10.32) $ (10.54)
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Fully diluted $ 11.01 $ 1.42 $ 4.01 $ (10.32) $ (10.54)
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Dividends declared on Common Stock $ 15 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 35
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.70
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(In Millions, Except Per Share Data) 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
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Operating revenues $ 10,837 $ 9,171 $ 8,583 $ 8,089 $ 6,915 $ 5,318
Operating expenses 11,512 9,621 8,163 7,411 6,418 4,913
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Operating income (loss) (675) (450) 420 678 497 405
Interest expense, net (151) (97) (27) (39) (65) (62)
Gain (loss) on disposition of flight equipment 35 17 18 17 (1) 96
Miscellaneous income, net(6) 5 30 57 55 25 8
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Income (loss) before income taxes (786) (500) 468 711 456 447
Income tax benefit (provision) 271 163 (187) (279) (181) (219)
Amortization of investment tax credits 9 13 22 29 32 36
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Net income (loss) (506) (324) 303 461 307 264
Preferred stock dividends (19) (19) (18) -- -- --
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Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $ (525) $ (343) $ 285 $ 461 $ 307 $ 264
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Net income (loss) per common share:
Primary $ (10.60) $ (7.73) $ 5.79 $ 9.37 $ 6.30 $ 5.90
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Fully diluted $ (10.60) $ (7.73) $ 5.28 $ 9.37 $ 6.30 $ 5.90
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Dividends declared on Common Stock $ 59 $ 54 $ 85 $ 59 $ 59 $ 44
Dividends declared per common share $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.70 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.00
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OTHER FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL DATA
For the fiscal years ended June 30
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(In Millions, Except Share Data) 1997(1) 1996(2) 1995(3) 1994(4) 1993(5)
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Total assets $ 12,741 $ 12,226 $ 12,143 $ 11,896 $ 11,871
Long-term debt and capital leases
(excluding current maturities) $ 1,797 $ 2,175 $ 3,121 $ 3,228 $ 3,716
Shareholders' equity $ 3,007 $ 2,540 $ 1,827 $ 1,467 $ 1,913
Shares of Common Stock outstanding
at year end 73,695,987 67,778,106 50,816,010 50,453,272 50,063,841
Revenue passengers enplaned (Thousands) 101,147 91,341 88,893 87,399 85,085
Available seat miles (Millions) 136,821 130,751 130,645 131,906 132,282
Revenue passenger miles (Millions) 97,758 88,673 86,417 85,268 82,406
Operating revenue per available seat mile 9.93(cent) 9.53(cent) 9.33(cent) 9.16(cent) 8.81(cent)
Passenger mile yield 12.79(cent) 13.10(cent) 13.10(cent) 13.23(cent) 13.23(cent)
Operating cost per available seat mile 8.81(cent) 9.17(cent) 8.83(cent) 9.49(cent) 9.25(cent)
Passenger load factor 71.45% 67.82% 66.15% 64.64% 62.30%
Breakeven passenger load factor 62.71% 65.12% 62.28% 67.21% 65.58%
Available ton miles (Millions) 18,984 18,084 18,150 18,302 18,182
Revenue ton miles (Millions) 11,308 10,235 10,142 9,911 9,503
Operating cost per available ton mile 63.53(cent) 66.31(cent) 63.55(cent) 68.43(cent) 67.27(cent)
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OTHER FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL DATA
For the fiscal years ended June 30
(In Millions, Except Share Data) 1992 1991 1990
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Total assets $ 10,162 $ 8,411 $ 7,227
Long-term debt and capital leases
(excluding current maturities) $ 2,833 $ 2,059 $ 1,315
Shareholders' equity $ 1,894 $ 2,457 $ 2,596
Shares of Common Stock outstanding
at year end 49,699,098 49,401,779 46,086,110
Revenue passengers enplaned (Thousands) 77,038 69,127 67,240
Available seat miles (Millions) 123,102 104,328 96,463
Revenue passenger miles (Millions) 72,693 62,086 58,987
Operating revenue per available seat mile 8.80(cent) 8.79(cent) 8.90(cent)
Passenger mile yield 13.91(cent) 13.80(cent) 13.63(cent)
Operating cost per available seat mile 9.35(cent) 9.22(cent) 8.46(cent)
Passenger load factor 59.05% 59.51% 61.15%
Breakeven passenger load factor 62.99% 62.64% 57.96%
Available ton miles (Millions) 16,625 13,825 12,500
Revenue ton miles (Millions) 8,361 7,104 6,694
Operating cost per available ton mile 69.24(cent) 69.59(cent) 65.30(cent)
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For the fiscal years ended June 30
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Total assets $ 6,484 $ 5,748 $ 5,342
Long-term debt and capital leases
(excluding current maturities) $ 703 $ 729 $ 1,018
Shareholders' equity $ 2,620 $ 2,209 $ 1,938
Shares of Common Stock outstanding
at year end 49,265,884 49,101,271 48,639,469
Revenue passengers enplaned (Thousands) 64,242 58,565 48,173
Available seat miles (Millions) 90,742 85,834 69,014
Revenue passenger miles (Millions) 55,904 49,009 38,415
Operating revenue per available seat mile 8.91(cent) 8.06(cent) 7.71(cent)
Passenger mile yield 13.56(cent) 13.15(cent) 12.81(cent)
Operating cost per available seat mile 8.17(cent) 7.48(cent) 7.12(cent)
Passenger load factor 61.61% 57.10% 55.66%
Breakeven passenger load factor 56.09% 52.69% 51.09%
Available ton miles (Millions) 11,725 11,250 9,000
Revenue ton miles (Millions) 6,338 5,557 4,327
Operating cost per available ton mile 63.21(cent) 57.05(cent) 54.60(cent)
(1) Summary of operations and other financial and statistical data includes $52
million in pretax restructuring and other non-recurring charges ($0.42 primary
and $0.41 fully diluted after-tax income per common share).
(2) Summary of operations and other financial and statistical data includes
$829 million in pretax restructuring and other non-recurring charges ($9.71
after-tax per common share).
(3) Summary of operations and other financial and statistical data excludes
$114 million after-tax cumulative effect of change in accounting standards
($2.25 primary and $1.42 fully diluted income per common share).
(4) Summary of operations and other financial and statistical data includes
$526 million in pretax restructuring charges ($6.59 after-tax per common
share).
(5) Summary of operations and other financial and statistical data includes $82
million pretax restructuring charge ($1.05 after-tax per common share). Summary
of operations excludes $587 million after-tax cumulative effect of changes in
accounting standards ($11.78 after-tax per common share).
(6)Includes interest income.
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COMMON STOCK
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DAL.
NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS
As of August 15, 1997, there were 22,880 registered holders of Common Stock.
MARKET PRICES AND DIVIDENDS
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Common Stock on Dividends Per
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Quarter Ended: High Low
September 30 $82 7/8 $66 7/8 $0.05
December 31 77 1/2 67 3/4 0.05
March 31 87 3/4 69 1/4 0.05
June 30 98 1/8 82 5/8 0.05
Fiscal Year 1996
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Quarter Ended: High Low
September 30 $80 1/2 $66 1/4 $0.05
December 31 79 5/8 64 0.05
March 31 82 67 3/8 0.05
June 30 86 77 1/4 0.05
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