CSX Corporation reported record first quarter earnings in 2006. Earnings per share from continuing operations were up 56% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Surface transportation revenues increased 11% due to strong performance across all markets and a 12% increase in revenue per unit. Capacity expansion projects remained on track to add additional capacity. Looking forward, CSX expects demand to remain strong and the favorable pricing environment to continue as operational improvements drive further volume growth.
1. First Quarter 2006
Earnings Presentation
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2. Executive Summary
Michael Ward
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
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First quarter overview . . .
EPS from continuing
First Quarter
operations up 56%
Earnings Per Share
$1.06
Surface Transportation
produces record results
$0.68
Price environment
remains strong
ONE Plan execution gains
solid momentum
2005 2006
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3. Operations Review
Tony Ingram
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
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Leadership, discipline and execution
Safety momentum
remains strong
ONE Plan execution is
Reliable
Reliable
gaining solid momentum Performance
Performance
Service Execution
Service Execution
Capacity projects are
on schedule Productivity Discipline
Productivity Discipline
Safety Leadership
Safety Leadership
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5. Asset utilization is improving
Dwell Time (hours) Cars-On-Line (000)
13 Week 13 Week
Average Average
27 hrs 224K
234.1 234.2 233.9
29.7 29.7
29.6 233.1
29.3
28.9
230.7
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006
Rolling 12-month Averages
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Velocity is improving
Consistent plan execution
Velocity (mph)
13 Week
Average
Improved recoverability
20 mph
19.9 19.8 19.7
19.4
19.2
Increased asset utilization
Improving overall service
reliability
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
2005 2005 2005 2005 2006
Rolling 12-month Averages
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6. Capacity expansion is on target
Capacity Expansion Projects
Chicago Chicago, IL – Nashville, TN
Smith
Hazelton
Carlisle
Targeted Completion
Rankin
Romney
Q2 2006
Casky
Q3 2006
Staughters
Cedar Hill
Q4 2006
Trenton
Nashville
Goodlettsville
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Capacity expansion is on target
Capacity Expansion Projects
Atlanta, GA – Waycross, GA
Rock Spur
Lily
Atlanta
Targeted Completion
N. Manchester
N. Manchester
Upton
Completed
Bartlett
Q2 2006
Ambrose Waycross
Q3 2006
Q4 2006
Haywood
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7. Capacity expansion is on target
Capacity Expansion Projects
Albany, NY – New York, NY
West Park
Targeted Completion
Albany
Q4 2006
Newark / New York
Fort Montgomery
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Looking forward . . .
Safety momentum will
continue
Sustain and build on
Reliable
Reliable
ONE Plan success Performance
Performance
Service Execution
Service Execution
Capacity projects to
stay on schedule Productivity Discipline
Productivity Discipline
Safety Leadership
Safety Leadership
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8. Sales and Marketing Review
Clarence Gooden
Executive Vice President
Sales and Marketing
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Economic outlook remains strong
Transportation demand Transportation Index
still near record levels Indexed: 2000=100
120
Full-year outlook: 110
— GDP 3.3%
100
— IDP 3.9%
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ISM Index stands at 55%
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Continued strength in 60
imports and exports 90 93 96 99 02 05
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
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9. Revenues increase 11%
Record revenues of $2.3 billion, up $223 million
Revenue growth across all markets
Total volumes declined 1%
— Principally phosphates and intermodal
Yield environment remains strong
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Revenue per unit increases 12%
First Quarter Revenue Per Unit
2006 versus 2005
Surface Transportation 12%
Merchandise 15%
Coal 10%
Automotive 9%
Intermodal 4%
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10. Merchandise revenue increases 11%
16th consecutive quarter First Quarter
of revenue growth 2006 versus 2005
Record gain in revenue
15%
per unit
11%
Volume decline driven by
Phosphates & Fertilizers
(4%)
Revenue Volume RPU
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Merchandise volume growth is mixed
First Quarter Volume
2006 versus 2005
Phosphates & Fertilizers (25%)
Forest Products (6%)
Chemicals (4%)
Metals 1%
Food and Consumer 2%
Agriculture 4%
Emerging Markets 8%
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11. Coal revenue increases 14%
Strong demand across First Quarter
markets 2006 versus 2005
Favorable pricing 14%
environment continues
10%
Utility stockpiles remain
below target levels 4%
Full-year volume outlook
is favorable
Revenue Volume RPU
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Automotive revenue increases 11%
Strong yield improvement First Quarter
2006 versus 2005
First quarter production
11%
increase drove volume
9%
Inventories are now at
target levels
2%
Full-year volume outlook
is unfavorable
Revenue Volume RPU
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12. Intermodal revenue increases 2%
Yield management First Quarter
success continues 2006 versus 2005
Volume declines in: 4%
— Off-core business
— Low margin traffic 2%
Operating income
increased 19%
(2%)
Full-year volume outlook Revenue Volume RPU
is favorable
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Intermodal growth targeted in key lanes
On-time performance is
the foundation for growth
Syracuse
Buffalo Boston
Detroit
— Chicago–FL 90%
Chicago New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
— Chicago–NE 90%
Columbia Baltimore
Cincinnati
St Louis
— NE–FL 90%
Evansville Portsmouth
Charlotte
Nashville
Memphis
Key service lanes have
Atlanta
Charleston
train capacity for growth
Savannah
Mobile
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Trucking capacity is
Tampa
expected to remain tight
Miami
Intermodal Terminals
Priority Intermodal Corridors
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13. Looking forward . . .
Demand will remain strong
Favorable pricing environment will continue
Service improvements will drive volume growth
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Financial Results
Oscar Munoz
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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14. EPS from continuing operations up 56%
First Quarter Results
Dollars in millions, except EPS 2006 2005 Variance
Surface Transportation Operating Income $ 487 $ 351 $ 136
Other Operating Income 9 3 6
Consolidated Operating Income $ 496 $ 354 $ 142
Other Income (net) (3) (2) (1)
Interest Expense (98) (114) 16
Income Taxes (150) (84) (66)
Earnings From Continuing Operations $ 245 $ 154 $ 91
EPS From Continuing Operations $ 1.06 $ 0.68 $ 0.38
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Surface Transportation increases 39%
First Quarter Results
Dollars in millions 2006 2005 Variance
Revenue $ 2,331 $ 2,108 11%
Expenses
Labor and Fringe 718 694 (3%)
Materials, Supplies and Other 463 472 2%
Fuel 253 179 (41%)
Depreciation 211 203 (4%)
Building and Equipment Rent 124 135 8%
Inland Transportation 56 54 (4%)
Conrail Rents, Fees and Services 19 20 5%
Total Operating Expenses 1,844 1,757 (5%)
Operating Income $ 487 $ 351 39%
Operating Ratio 79.1% 83.3% 4.2 pts
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15. Labor and fringe increased 3%
Primarily driven by wage
Labor and Fringe
and benefit inflation
Dollars in Millions
Includes over 800 new
$718
$24
T&E employees
$694
Partially offset by
productivity
2005 Variance 2006
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MS&O declined 2%
Improved operations
MS&O
driving productivity gains
Dollars in Millions
$9 Increased locomotive
$472
$463 utilization
Reduced train accidents
and related costs
2005 Variance 2006
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16. Fuel increased 41%
Primarily driven by higher
Fuel
fuel prices
Dollars in Millions
Impact of hedge position
$74 $253
was lower by $16 million
$179
Partially offset by focus
on fuel economy
2005 Variance 2006
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Fuel hedges continue to decline
Hedge Benefit
Dollars in Millions
$77
$63
$58
$51
$35
*
$18
$1 *
Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2005 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006
* Estimates based on $70 per barrel WTI
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17. Rents declined 8%
Asset utilization is
Rents
improving
Dollars in Millions
Lower equipment costs
$135 $11
are driven by:
— Fewer cars-on-line
$124
— Improved cycle time
2005 Variance 2006
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All other expenses increase 3%
All Other Expenses
Dollars in Millions
$286
$277 $9
$19
$20
$56
$54
$211
$203
2005 Variance 2006
Depreciation Inland Transportation Conrail Fees Variance
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18. Financial wrap-up . . .
First quarter was a record for operating income
Solid performance and strong transportation
environment expected to continue
On track to deliver $300+ million in free cash
flow with $1,420 million in capital
Maintaining focus on driving consistent,
continuous improvement
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Concluding Remarks
Michael Ward
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
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19. Looking forward . . .
Core strategies are gaining solid momentum
Revenue Operational Performance
Impact Discipline Culture
Volume growth will build momentum further
Transportation environment remains strong
Capacity projects position CSX for the future
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First Quarter 2006
Earnings Presentation
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