Mr. Hunter Harrison reports
CP REPORTS RECORD Q1 2015 OR OF 63.2 PERCENT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE OF C$1.92
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has its lowest first quarter operating ratio (OR)
in the company's history and the highest-ever net income for the
period.
Revenues climbed 10 per cent to a first quarter record of $1.67-billion.
Net income rose to an all-time quarterly high of $320-million, or $1.92
per diluted share, an improvement of 33 per cent. Adjusted earnings per
share improved 59 per cent to $2.26.
"CP's success in the first quarter of the year is the result of hard
work by its people and a business model that responds nimbly to any
shift in economic conditions," said E. Hunter Harrison, CP's chief
executive officer. "CP's relentless focus on rail safety and cost
control has created a solid foundation for growth, innovation and
creative collaboration with customers."
First quarter 2015 highlights
- Revenue climbed 10 per cent to $1.67-billion.
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OR fell to a first quarter record 63.2 per cent, an 880-basis-point
improvement.
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Adjusted earnings per share advanced 59 per cent to $2.26.
"The diversity of the business and efficiency of CP's network and team
has the company well positioned for the rest of the year," Mr. Harrison
said. "Amid persistent uncertainty in the pace of the North American
economic recovery, CP continues to demonstrate the ability to recognize
and capitalize on new business opportunities and operational
efficiencies.
"We are confident in our plan and our people, and are committed to
achieving our goals for 2015."
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share)
Three months ended March 31,
2015 2014
Revenues
Freight $ 1,630 $ 1,474
Non-freight 35 35
Total revenues 1,665 1,509
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits 378 345
Fuel 195 271
Materials 52 52
Equipment rents 42 41
Depreciation and amortization 146 141
Purchased services and other 240 236
Total operating expenses 1,053 1,086
Operating income 612 423
Less
Other income and charges 73 -
Net interest expense 85 70
Income before income tax expense 454 353
Income tax expense 134 99
Net income $ 320 $ 254
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share $ 1.94 $ 1.45
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.92 $ 1.44
Dividends declared per share $ 0.3500 $ 0.3500
We seek Safe Harbor.
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