UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated January 6, 2012
Commission file number 001-15254
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ENBRIDGE INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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3000, 425 1st Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3L8
(Address of principal executive offices and postal code)
(403) 231-3900
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-145236, 333-127265, 333-13456, 333-97305 AND 333-6436), FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 33-77022) AND FORM F-10 (FILE NO. 333-152607 AND 333-170200) OF ENBRIDGE INC. AND TO BE PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
The following documents are being submitted herewith:
· Supplemental United States GAAP Disclosures, June 30, 2011
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ENBRIDGE INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: |
January 6, 2012 |
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By: |
/s/Alison T. Love |
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Alison T. Love |
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Vice President, Corporate Secretary & |
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Chief Compliance Officer |
ENBRIDGE INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL UNITED STATES GAAP DISCLOSURES
June 30, 2011
This unaudited supplemental information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Significant differences between Canadian and United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are described in Note 10 of the June 30, 2011 consolidated financial statements. Presentation of the following disclosures would be required under United States GAAP as specified in Item 18 of Form 20-F.
1. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
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June 30, |
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December 31, | ||
Unbilled revenues |
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1,235 |
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1,284 |
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Trade receivables |
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435 |
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740 |
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Taxes receivable |
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159 |
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205 |
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Regulatory assets |
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115 |
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182 |
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Current derivative assets |
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216 |
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170 |
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Due from affiliates |
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24 |
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63 |
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Prepaid expenses and deposits |
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77 |
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36 |
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Dividends receivable |
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33 |
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16 |
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Other |
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97 |
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72 |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts |
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(57 |
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(62 |
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2,334 |
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2,706 |
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2. INVENTORY
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
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June 30, |
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December 31, | ||
Natural gas |
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445 |
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537 |
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Other commodities |
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227 |
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276 |
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672 |
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813 |
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3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER
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June 30, |
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December 31, | ||
Operating accrued liabilities |
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1,436 |
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1,621 |
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Trade payables |
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133 |
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232 |
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Construction payables |
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175 |
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253 |
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Taxes payable |
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222 |
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156 |
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Current derivative liabilities |
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112 |
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138 |
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Security deposits |
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80 |
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78 |
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Contractor holdbacks |
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73 |
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78 |
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Other |
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108 |
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132 |
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2,339 |
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2,688 |
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4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per common share is calculated by dividing earnings applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the weighted average number of shares outstanding has been reduced by the Companys pro-rata weighted average interest in its own common shares of 22 million shares (2010 - 22 million shares), resulting from the Companys reciprocal investment in Noverco.
The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive impact of stock options. This method assumes that any proceeds from the exercise of stock options would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period.
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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750 |
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739 |
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748 |
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737 |
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Effect of dilutive options |
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10 |
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8 |
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10 |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
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760 |
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747 |
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758 |
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745 |
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1 Effective May 25, 2011, a two-for-one split of the common shares of the Company was completed. The number of shares outstanding, earnings per common share, diluted earnings per common share, dividends per common share and outstanding option information have been retroactively restated to reflect the impact of the stock split.
5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
MARKET PRICE RISK
The Companys earnings, cash flows and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) are subject to movements in foreign exchange rates, interest rates, commodity prices and the Companys share price (collectively, market price risk). Formal risk management policies, processes and systems have been designed to mitigate these risks.
The following summarizes the types of market price risks to which the Company is exposed and the risk management instruments used to mitigate them. The Company uses a combination of qualifying and non-qualifying derivative instruments to manage the risks noted below.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Companys earnings, cash flows, and OCI are subject to foreign exchange rate variability, primarily arising from its United States dollar denominated investments and subsidiaries, and certain revenues denominated in United States dollars. The Company has implemented a policy whereby it economically hedges a minimum level of foreign currency denominated earnings exposures identified over the next five year period. The Company may also hedge anticipated foreign currency denominated purchases or sales, foreign currency denominated debt, as well as certain equity investment balances and net investments in foreign denominated subsidiaries. The Company uses a combination of qualifying and non-qualifying derivative instruments to manage variability in cash flows arising from its United States dollar investments and subsidiaries, and primarily non-qualifying derivative instruments to manage variability arising from certain revenues denominated in United States dollars.
Interest Rate Risk
The Companys earnings and cash flows are exposed to short-term interest rate variability due to the regular repricing of its variable rate debt, primarily commercial paper. Floating to fixed interest rate swaps and options are used to hedge against the effect of future interest rate movements. The Company has implemented a program to significantly mitigate the volatility of short-term interest rates on interest expense through 2015 at an average rate of 2.22%.
The Companys earnings and cash flows are also exposed to variability in longer term interest rates ahead of anticipated fixed rate debt issuances. Forward starting interest rate swaps are used to hedge against the effect of future interest rate movements. The Company has implemented a program to significantly mitigate its exposure to long-term interest rate variability on select forecast term debt issuances through
2014. A total of $2,250 million of future fixed rate term debt issuances have been hedged at an average swap rate of 4.56%.
The Company also monitors its debt portfolio mix of fixed and variable rate debt instruments to maintain a consolidated portfolio of debt which stays within its Board of Directors approved policy limit band of a maximum of 25% floating rate debt as a percentage of total debt outstanding. The Company uses primarily qualifying derivative instruments to manage interest rate risk.
Commodity Price Risk
The Companys earnings and cash flows are exposed to changes in commodity prices as a result of ownership interest in certain assets and investments, as well as through the activities of its energy services subsidiaries. The Company uses natural gas, power, crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) derivative instruments to fix a portion of the variable price exposures that may arise from commodity usage, storage, transportation and supply agreements. The Company uses primarily non-qualifying derivative instruments to manage commodity price risk.
The Company has implemented a program to mitigate the volatility from fractionation spreads (natural gas/NGLs) that impact earnings from its ownership in the Aux Sable natural gas processing plant through 2011.
Equity Price Risk
Equity price risk is the risk of earnings fluctuations due to changes in the Companys share price. The Company has exposure to its own common share price through the issuance of various forms of stock based compensation, which affect earnings through revaluation of the outstanding units every period. The Company uses equity derivatives to manage the earnings volatility derived from one form of stock based compensation, Restricted Stock Units. The Company uses a combination of qualifying and non-qualifying derivative instruments to manage equity price risk.
TOTAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The following table summarizes the balance sheet location and carrying value of the Companys derivative instruments. The Company did not have any outstanding fair value hedges at June 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010.
June 30, 2011 |
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Non- |
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
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Accounts receivable and other |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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4 |
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16 |
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121 |
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141 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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- |
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1 |
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1 |
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Commodity contracts |
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- |
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69 |
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69 |
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Other contracts |
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1 |
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- |
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4 |
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5 |
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5 |
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16 |
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195 |
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216 |
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Deferred amounts and other |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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16 |
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124 |
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320 |
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460 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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132 |
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- |
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- |
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132 |
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Commodity contracts |
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3 |
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- |
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5 |
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8 |
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Other contracts |
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2 |
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- |
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2 |
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4 |
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153 |
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124 |
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327 |
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604 |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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- |
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(19) |
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(29 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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(37 |
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- |
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(37 |
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Commodity contracts |
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(1 |
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(45) |
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(46 |
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(48 |
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(64) |
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(112 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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(80 |
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(41) |
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(121 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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(122 |
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- |
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- |
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(122 |
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Commodity contracts |
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(4 |
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- |
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(3) |
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(7 |
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(206 |
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- |
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(44) |
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(250 |
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Total net derivative asset/(liability) |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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(70 |
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140 |
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381 |
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451 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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(27 |
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- |
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1 |
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(26 |
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Commodity contracts |
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(2 |
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- |
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26 |
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24 |
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Other contracts |
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3 |
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- |
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6 |
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9 |
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(96 |
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140 |
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414 |
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458 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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Derivative instruments used as cash flow hedges |
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Derivative instruments used as net investment hedges |
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Non- qualifying derivative instruments |
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Total derivative instruments |
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
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Accounts receivable and other |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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4 |
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15 |
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111 |
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130 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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6 |
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Commodity contracts |
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- |
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- |
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33 |
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33 |
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- |
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- |
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1 |
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1 |
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10 |
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15 |
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145 |
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170 |
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Deferred amounts and other |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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18 |
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100 |
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275 |
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393 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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67 |
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- |
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- |
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67 |
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Commodity contracts |
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- |
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- |
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2 |
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2 |
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85 |
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100 |
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277 |
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462 |
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Accounts payable and other |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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(4) |
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- |
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(11 |
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(15 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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(72) |
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- |
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- |
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(72 |
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Commodity contracts |
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- |
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- |
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(51 |
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(51 |
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(76) |
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(62 |
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(138 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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(47) |
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- |
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(3 |
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(50 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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(80) |
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- |
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- |
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(80 |
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Commodity contracts |
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- |
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- |
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(3 |
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(3 |
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(127) |
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(6 |
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(133 |
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Total net derivative asset/(liability) |
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(29) |
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115 |
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372 |
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458 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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(79) |
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- |
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- |
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(79 |
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Commodity contracts |
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- |
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- |
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(19 |
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(19 |
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Other contracts |
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- |
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- |
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1 |
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1 |
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(108) |
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115 |
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354 |
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361 |
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The following table summarizes the maturity and notional principal or quantity outstanding related to the Companys derivative instruments.
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Maturity |
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Notional |
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Maturity |
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Notional |
U.S. dollar forwards - purchase (millions of United States dollars) |
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2011-2020 |
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1,303 |
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2011-2020 |
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1,185 |
U.S. dollar forwards - sell (millions of United States dollars) |
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2011-2020 |
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7,496 |
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2011-2020 |
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3,516 |
Interest rate contracts (millions of Canadian dollars) |
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2011-2029 |
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13,368 |
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2011-2029 |
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10,772 |
Commodity contracts - Energy (billions of cubic feet equivalent) |
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2011-2013 |
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29 |
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2011-2013 |
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41 |
Commodity contracts - Power (megawatts per hour) |
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2011-2024 |
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54 |
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2011-2024 |
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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
The following table presents the effect of cash flow hedges and net investment hedges on the Companys consolidated earnings and consolidated comprehensive income.
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Amount of unrealized gain/(loss) recognized in OCI |
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Cash flow hedges |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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(23 |
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9 |
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(42 |
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36 |
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Interest rate contracts |
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(27 |
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(105) |
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28 |
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(177 |
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Commodity contracts |
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(2 |
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(6) |
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2 |
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1 |
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Other contracts |
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1 |
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- |
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2 |
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1 |
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Net investment hedges |
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Foreign exchange contracts |
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5 |
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25 |
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(38 |
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Total unrealized loss recognized in OCI |
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(46 |
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(147) |
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15 |
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(177 |
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Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings |
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Cash flow hedges |
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Foreign exchange contracts1 |
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- |
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- |
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(2 |
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Interest rate contracts2 |
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11 |
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17 |
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22 |
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52 |
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Commodity contracts3 |
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- |
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2 |
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(9 |
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Other contracts |
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(1 |
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- |
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(1 |
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(1 |
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Total loss reclassified from AOCI to earnings |
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9 |
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16 |
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23 |
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40 |
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1 Gain/(loss) reported within Other income in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
2 Gain/(loss) reported within Interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
3 Loss reported within Commodity costs in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
The Company estimates that $203 million of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) related to cash flow hedges will be reclassified to earnings in the next 12 months. Actual amounts reclassified to earnings depend on the foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices when derivative contracts that are currently outstanding mature. For all significant forecasted transactions, the maximum term over which the Company is hedging exposures to the variability of cash flows is 54 months at June 30, 2011.
Earnings for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 included a loss of $9 million (2010 - $nil) as a result of hedge ineffectiveness on interest rate derivatives.
Non-Qualifying Derivatives
The following table presents the unrealized gains and losses associated with changes in the fair value of the Companys non-qualifying derivatives.
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Foreign exchange contracts1 |
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(20 |
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(124) |
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2 |
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(87) |
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Interest rate contracts 2 |
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4 |
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- |
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4 |
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- |
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Commodity contracts 3 |
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73 |
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53 |
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53 |
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65 |
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Equity contracts4 |
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2 |
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- |
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5 |
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Total unrealized derivative fair value gain |
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59 |
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(71) |
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64 |
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(22) |
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1 Gain/(loss) reported within Other income in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
2 Gain reported within Interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
3 Gain/(loss) reported within Commodity costs in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
4 Gain/(loss) reported within Operating and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
LIQUIDITY RISK
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations, including commitments and guarantees as they become due. In order to manage this risk, the Company forecasts cash requirements over a twelve month rolling time period to determine whether sufficient funds will be
available. The Companys primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are funds generated from operations, the issuance of commercial paper and draws under committed credit facilities and long-term debt which includes debentures and medium-term notes. The Company maintains current shelf prospectuses with securities regulators, which enables, subject to market conditions, ready access to either the Canadian or United States public capital markets. In addition, the Company maintains sufficient liquidity through committed credit facilities with a diversified group of banks and institutions which, if necessary, enables the Company to fund all anticipated requirements for one year without accessing the capital markets. The Company is in compliance with all the terms and conditions of its committed credit facilities at June 30, 2011. As a result, all credit facilities are available to the Company and the banks are obligated to fund and have been funding the Company under the terms of the facilities.
CREDIT RISK
Entering into derivative financial instruments may result in exposure to credit risk. Credit risk arises from the possibility that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations. The Company enters into risk management transactions with institutions that possess investment grade credit ratings. Credit risk relating to derivative counterparties is mitigated by credit exposure limits and contractual requirements, frequent assessment of counterparty credit ratings and industry standard netting arrangements.
The Company generally has a policy of entering into individual International Securities Dealers Association agreements, or other similar derivative agreements, with the majority of our derivative counterparties. These agreements provide for the net settlement of derivative instruments outstanding in the event of bankruptcy or other significant credit event, and would reduce our credit risk exposure on derivative asset positions outstanding with those counterparties in those particular circumstances.
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had group credit concentrations and maximum credit exposure, with respect to derivative instruments, in the following counterparty segments:
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June 30, |
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December 31 |
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Canadian financial institutions |
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379 |
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373 |
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Non-Canadian financial institutions and other |
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79 |
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(12 |
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458 |
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361 |
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Credit risk also arises from trade and other long-term receivables, and is mitigated through credit exposure limits and contractual requirements, assessment of credit ratings and netting arrangements. Credit risk is mitigated by the large and diversified customer base and, in some cases, the ability to recover an estimate for doubtful accounts through the ratemaking process. The Company actively monitors the financial strength of large industrial customers and, in select cases, has obtained additional security to minimize the risk of default on receivables. Generally, the Company classifies and provides for receivables older than 30 days as past due. The maximum exposure to credit risk related to non-derivative financial assets is their carrying value.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Companys financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents and derivative instruments. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their carrying value due to their short-term maturities. The fair value of derivative instruments reflects the Companys best estimates of market value based on generally accepted valuation techniques or models and supported by observable market prices and rates. When such values are not available, the Company uses discounted cash flow analysis from applicable yield curves based on observable market inputs to estimate fair value. The Company recognizes equity investments in other entities not categorized as held to maturity at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in OCI, unless actively quoted prices are not available for fair value measurement in which case these investments are recorded at cost. All equity investments of this nature currently held by the Company are recognized at cost with a carrying value of $56 million at June 30, 2011.
The Company has a held to maturity, preferred share investment carried at its amortized cost of $580 million at June 30, 2011 (2010 - $181 million). These preferred shares are entitled to a cumulative preferred dividend based on the average yield of Government of Canada bonds maturing in greater than 10 years
plus 4.34%. The fair value of the investment approximates its carrying value as its return is based on a floating interest rate.
In addition, the Company provides certain fair value disclosures associated with long-term debt. At June 30, 2011, the Companys long-term debt had a carrying value of $13,627 million (December 31, 2010 - $13,715 million) and a fair value of $14,943 million (December 31, 2010 - $14,770 million). The fair value of the Companys long-term debt and non-recourse long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for instruments of similar yield, credit risk and tenure.
Fair Value of Derivatives
The Company categorizes its derivative assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement.
Level 1
Level 1 includes derivatives measured at fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date. An active market for a derivative is considered to be a market where transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The Companys Level 1 instruments consist primarily of exchange-traded derivatives used to mitigate the risk of crude oil price fluctuations in the Gas Pipelines, Processing and Energy Services segment.
Level 2
Level 2 includes derivative valuations determined using directly or indirectly observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1. Derivatives in this category are valued using models or other industry standard valuation techniques derived from observable market data. Such valuation techniques include inputs such as quoted forward prices, time value, volatility factors and broker quotes that can be observed or corroborated in the market for the entire duration of the derivative. Derivatives valued using Level 2 inputs include non-exchange traded derivatives such as over-the-counter foreign exchange forward and cross currency swap contracts, interest rate swaps, physical forward commodity contracts, as well as commodity swaps and options for which observable inputs can be obtained. These instruments are used primarily in the Gas Pipelines, Processing and Energy Services, Sponsored Investments and Corporate segments.
Level 3
Level 3 includes derivative valuations based on inputs which are less observable, unavailable or where the observable data does not support a significant portion of the derivatives fair value. Generally, Level 3 derivatives are longer dated transactions, occur in less active markets, occur at locations where pricing information is not available or have no binding broker quote to support Level 2 classification. The Company has developed methodologies, benchmarked against industry standards, to determine fair value for these derivatives based on extrapolation of observable future prices and rates. Derivatives valued using Level 3 inputs primarily include long-dated derivative power contracts and NGL and natural gas contracts in the Gas Pipelines, Processing and Energy Services and Sponsored Investments segments.
The Company uses the most observable inputs available to estimate the fair value of its derivatives. When possible, the Company estimates the fair value of its derivatives based on quoted market prices. If quoted market prices are not available, the Company uses estimates from third party brokers. For non-exchange traded derivatives classified in Levels 2 and 3, the Company uses standard valuation techniques to calculate the estimated fair value. These methods include discounted cash flows for forwards and swaps and Black-Scholes pricing models for options. Depending on the type of derivative and nature of the underlying risk, the Company uses observable market prices (interest, foreign exchange, share price and commodity) and volatility as primary inputs to these valuation techniques. Finally, the Company considers its own credit default swap spread as well as the credit default swap spreads associated with its counterparties in its estimation of fair value.
The Company has categorized its derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value as follows.
June 30, 2011 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total | |
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current derivative assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
141 |
|
- |
|
141 |
|
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
Commodity contracts |
|
6 |
|
5 |
|
58 |
|
69 |
|
Other contracts |
|
- |
|
- |
|
5 |
|
5 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
147 |
|
63 |
|
216 |
|
Long-term derivative assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
460 |
|
- |
|
460 |
|
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
132 |
|
- |
|
132 |
|
Commodity contracts |
|
- |
|
2 |
|
6 |
|
8 |
|
Other contracts |
|
- |
|
- |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
|
|
- |
|
594 |
|
10 |
|
604 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current derivative liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
(29 |
) |
- |
|
(29 |
) |
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
(37 |
) |
- |
|
(37 |
) |
Commodity contracts |
|
- |
|
(8 |
) |
(38 |
) |
(46 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
(74 |
) |
(38 |
) |
(112 |
) |
Long-term derivative liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
(121 |
) |
- |
|
(121 |
) |
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
(122 |
) |
- |
|
(122 |
) |
Commodity contracts |
|
- |
|
(1 |
) |
(6 |
) |
(7 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
(244 |
) |
(6 |
) |
(250 |
) |
Total net financial asset/(liability) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
451 |
|
- |
|
451 |
|
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
(26 |
) |
- |
|
(26 |
) |
Commodity contracts |
|
6 |
|
(2 |
) |
20 |
|
24 |
|
Other contracts |
|
- |
|
- |
|
9 |
|
9 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
423 |
|
29 |
|
458 |
|
December 31, 2010 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total | |
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current derivative assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
130 |
|
- |
|
130 |
|
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
6 |
|
- |
|
6 |
|
Commodity contracts |
|
- |
|
5 |
|
28 |
|
33 |
|
Other contracts |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
- |
|
141 |
|
29 |
|
170 |
|
Long-term derivative assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
393 |
|
- |
|
393 |
|
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
67 |
|
- |
|
67 |
|
Commodity contracts |
|
- |
|
- |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
|
|
- |
|
460 |
|
2 |
|
462 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current derivative liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
(15 |
) |
- |
|
(15 |
) |
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
(72 |
) |
- |
|
(72 |
) |
Commodity contracts |
|
(9 |
) |
(2 |
) |
(40 |
) |
(51 |
) |
|
|
(9 |
) |
(89 |
) |
(40 |
) |
(138 |
) |
Long-term derivative liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
(50 |
) |
- |
|
(50 |
) |
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
(80 |
) |
- |
|
(80 |
) |
Commodity contracts |
|
- |
|
(1 |
) |
(2 |
) |
(3 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
(131 |
) |
(2 |
) |
(133 |
) |
Total net financial asset/(liability) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
- |
|
458 |
|
- |
|
458 |
|
Interest rate contracts |
|
- |
|
(79 |
) |
- |
|
(79 |
) |
Commodity contracts |
|
(9 |
) |
2 |
|
(12 |
) |
(19 |
) |
Other contracts |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
(9 |
) |
381 |
|
(11 |
) |
361 |
|
Changes in net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy were as follows.
|
|
Six months ended |
| |||
|
|
June 30, |
| |||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Level 3 net derivative asset/(liability) at beginning of year |
|
(11 |
) |
|
(28 |
) |
Total unrealized gains/(losses) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in earnings1 |
|
40 |
|
|
84 |
|
Included in OCI |
|
- |
|
|
3 |
|
Settlements2 |
|
- |
|
|
(7 |
) |
Level 3 net derivative asset/(liability) at end of year |
|
29 |
|
|
52 |
|
1 |
|
Gain/(loss) reported within Commodity costs in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
2 |
|
Represents the realized fair value of Level 3 derivative instruments settled during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. |
3 |
|
The Companys policy is to recognize transfers as of the last day of the reporting period. There were no transfers between levels as of June 30, 2011 or 2010. |
6. EMPLOYEE FUTURE BENEFITS
Contributions paid and expected to be paid by the Company to the pension and Post-Employment Benefits Other than Pensions (OPEB) plans during 2011 are as follows.
|
|
Pension Benefits |
|
OPEB | |||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) |
|
June 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
June 30, |
December 31, |
Contributions paid |
|
29 |
|
89 |
|
2 |
9 |
Contributions expected to be paid in the next six months |
|
45 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Total contributions expected to be paid in 2011 |
|
74 |
|
|
|
10 |
|