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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549
FORM 11-K
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| ý | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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| For the year ended December 29, 2002 | |
| o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission file number 1-3551
EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN (Full title of the Plan and address of the Plan, if different from that of the issuer named below)
EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC.
One Oxford Centre, Suite 3300, 301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
(Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the Plan and the address of principal executive office)
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CONTENTS
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| Page | |
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| Report of independent auditors | 2 |
| Financial statements | |
| Statements of net assets available for benefits | 3 |
| Statements of changes in net assets available for benefits | 4 |
| Notes to financial statements | 5-8 |
| Supplementary information | |
| Schedule H: | |
| Line 4iSchedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) | 9 |
| Schedule H: | |
| Line 4jSchedule of Reportable Transactions | 10 |
| Signature | 11 |
| Index to Exhibits | 12 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Benefits Administration Committee Equitable Resources, Inc. Employee Savings Plan
We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits of the Equitable Resources, Inc. Employee Savings Plan as of December 29, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of changes in net assets available for benefits for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. 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 net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 29, 2002 and 2001, and the changes in its net assets available for benefits for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Our audits were performed for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying supplemental schedules of assets (held at end of year) as of December 29, 2002 and reportable transactions for the year then ended are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements but are supplementary information required by the Department of Labor's Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. These supplemental schedules are the responsibility of the Plan's management. The supplemental schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the financial statements and, in our opinion, are fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
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/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania May 2, 2003
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS
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| December 29 — 2002 | 2001 | |
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| Investments, at fair value: | ||
| Mutual funds | $ 30,692,310 | $ 37,808,067 |
| Common/collective trusts | 9,761,112 | 8,244,883 |
| Employer Stock Funds | 11,441,512 | 11,487,206 |
| Participant loans | 458,219 | 500,857 |
| Contribution receivableemployee | 126,303 | |
| Contribution receivableemployer | 105,212 | |
| Net assets available for benefits | $ 52,584,668 | $ 58,041,013 |
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS
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| Year ended December 29 — 2002 | 2001 | |||
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| Additions: | ||||
| Investment income: | ||||
| Interest and dividends | $ 1,116,005 | $ | 1,829,019 | |
| Interest on participant loans | 37,400 | 41,591 | ||
| Total investment income | 1,153,405 | 1,870,610 | ||
| Net depreciation in fair value of investments | (7,700,759 | ) | (6,723,085 | ) |
| Contributions: | ||||
| Matching | 3,095,298 | 2,799,149 | ||
| Contract | 4,661,562 | 4,643,815 | ||
| Total contributions | 7,756,860 | 7,442,964 | ||
| Total additions | 1,209,506 | 2,590,489 | ||
| Deductions: | ||||
| Withdrawals by participants | 6,682,888 | 6,087,256 | ||
| Expenses | | 1,970 | ||
| Total deductions | 6,682,888 | 6,089,226 | ||
| Transfers from affiliated plan | 20,597 | (79,385 | ) | |
| Other | (3,560 | ) | 1,275 | |
| Net decrease in net assets available for benefits | (5,456,345 | ) | (3,576,847 | ) |
| Net assets available for benefits: | ||||
| At beginning of year | 58,041,013 | 61,617,860 | ||
| At end of year | $ 52,584,668 | $ | 58,041,013 |
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2002
- Description of Plan
The following description of the Equitable Resources, Inc. Employee Savings Plan (Plan) provides only general information. Participants should refer to the summary plan description for a more complete description of the Plan's provisions.
The Plan is a defined contribution profit sharing and savings plan, with a 401(k) salary reduction feature, implemented on September 1, 1985, by Equitable Resources, Inc. and certain subsidiaries (the Company or Companies) (unless the represented employee's collective bargaining agreement specifically provides for participation).
All regular, full-time, part-time, non-union employees of the Companies are eligible to participate in the Plan on his or her first day of employment. The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Participants can elect to contribute between 1% and 15% of eligible earnings to the Plan, subject to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) limitations. These contributions are referred to as contract contributions.
Prior to January 1, 1999, the Company matched 50% of the first 6% of participants' contract contributions. Effective January 1, 1999, the Company will match a percentage of the first 6% of the participants' contract contributions based on years of service for participants in the NORESCO and Equitable Services divisions as follows:
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| Years of Service | Matching Contribution Percentage |
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| Less than one year | 50 % |
| More than one year and less than three years | 75 % |
| More than three years | 100 % |
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All other participants will receive a match of 50% of the first 6% of their contract contributions.
In addition, Equitable Production Company and Equitable Headquarters participants receive a performance contribution which is determined on an annual basis at the discretion of the Company. During 2002 and 2001, the amount of the performance contribution was 6% of eligible compensation.
In addition, effective January 1, 1999, the matching contribution shall be invested in the Employer Stock Fund until the participant is 100% vested. After the participant is 100% vested, the matching contribution will follow the participant's contract investment election(s). The Employer Stock Fund consists of the Equitable Resources Stock Fund and effective May 1, 2002, the Equitable Resources Stock Fund-ESOP account (ESOP). The ESOP feature operates as an account within the Plan that will hold shares invested in the Equitable Resources Stock Fund. All participant and Company contributions made before May 1, 2002 that were invested in the Equitable Resources Stock Fund were allocated to the ESOP portion of the plan. After May 1, 2002, new contributions invested in the Equitable Resources Stock Fund will transfer to the ESOP on a quarterly basis. Participants can elect
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to receive dividends from the ESOP in cash or to be paid to their account and reinvested in the Equitable Resources Stock Fund.
Participants are allowed to make rollover contributions (contributions transferred to the Plan from other qualified retirement plans), subject to certain requirements.
Participants are 100% vested in the value of contract contributions made, and any rollover contributions.
If employment is terminated for any reason other than retirement, death, or total and permanent disability, a participant is entitled to receive the vested value of any employer contributions.
Matching contributions vest in accordance with the following schedule:
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| Years of Continuous Service | Vested Interest |
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| One year | 33 % |
| Two years | 66 % |
| Three years | 100 % |
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Amounts forfeited by participants upon termination are used to reduce the amount of the Company's future employer contributions to the Plan. In 2002 and 2001, forfeitures of approximately $28,208 and $94,300, respectively, were used to offset contributions.
Upon retirement, death or total and permanent disability of the participant or termination of the Plan, a participant is entitled to receive the full value of any employer contributions, regardless of years of continuous service.
Payments to participants can be made as follows: a lump-sum distribution, a direct rollover, if applicable, or, in the case of a distribution on account of retirement or total and permanent disability, equal periodic payments over the lesser of: a) the life expectancy of the participant and beneficiary or b) twenty (20) years.
A participant may borrow money from the Plan in amounts up to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of the vested balance of a participant's account.
The plan sponsor pays administrative expenses associated with the Plan except for investment management fees which are paid by the Plan.
- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The financial statements of the Plan are prepared under the accrual method of accounting.
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Short-term investments are valued at cost, which approximates market. The Employer Stock Fund consisting of Equitable Resources, Inc. common stock (Company common stock) is valued at market price as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange. The contracts included in the Putnam Stable Value Fund are valued at face value, which approximates market. Other investments are valued at market. There were 328,307 and 336,967 shares of Company common stock as of December 29, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
- Plan Termination
Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company has the right under the Plan to discontinue its contributions at any time and to terminate the Plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. In the event of plan termination, the interests of all affected participants will become fully vested.
- Investments
The Plan's investments (including investments purchased, sold, as well as held during the year) appreciated (depreciated) in fair value as determined by quoted market prices as follows:
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| Net Changes in Fair Value | ||||
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| 2002 | 2001 | |||
| Investments at fair value as determined by quoted market prices: | ||||
| Registered investment companies | $ (7,861,578 | ) | $ (7,021,270 | ) |
| Common/collective trusts | (100,315 | ) | (18,351 | ) |
| Company stock | 261,134 | 316,536 | ||
| $ (7,700,759 | ) | $ (6,723,085 | ) |
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Investments that represent 5% or more of fair value of the Plan's net assets are as follows:
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| December 29 — 2002 | 2001 | |
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| The George Putnam Fund of Boston | $ 4,148,642 | $ 4,707,117 |
| The Putnam Fund for Growth and Income | 5,810,630 | 8,179,778 |
| Putnam Voyager Fund | 8,967,963 | 13,274,981 |
| Putnam International Growth Fund | 3,116,887 | 3,891,517 |
| Putnam Stable Value Fund | 8,873,290 | 7,619,253 |
| Employer Stock Funds* | 11,441,512 | 11,487,206 |
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Information about the net asset and significant components of the changes in net assets related to the nonparticipant-directed investments is as follows:
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| Year ended December 29 — 2002 | 2001 | |||
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| Net asset: | ||||
| Employer Stock Funds | $ 11,441,512 | $ 11,487,206 | ||
| Changes in net assets: | ||||
| Dividend income | $ 221,318 | $ 210,281 | ||
| Net appreciation in fair value of investments | 261,134 | 316,536 | ||
| Employer contributions | 1,009,262 | 1,003,841 | ||
| Employee contributions | 330,992 | 353,719 | ||
| Withdrawals by participants | (902,385 | ) | (834,293 | ) |
| Expenses | | (221 | ) | |
| Transfers to funds | (740,280 | ) | (553,567 | ) |
| Other | (225,735 | ) | (97,944 | ) |
| $ (45,694 | ) | $ 398,352 |
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- Income Tax Status
The Plan has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service dated November 26, 2002, stating that the Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) and, therefore, the related trust is exempt from taxation. Once qualified, the Plan is required to operate in conformity with the Code to maintain its qualification. The plan administrator believes the Plan is being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code and, therefore, believes that the Plan is qualified and the related trust is tax-exempt.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN Plan 202 EIN: 25-0464690 Schedule H, Line 4iSchedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) December 29, 2002
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| Identity of Issue | Description of Investment | Cost | Current Value | |
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| * | Putnam Bond Index Fund | Common/collective trust | (a) | $ 411,427 |
| Alger Mid Cap Retirement Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 646,223 | |
| Pimco Total Return Administrative Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 880,093 | |
| Alger Small Cap Retirement Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 104,137 | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Trust | Mutual fund | (a) | 1,359,448 | |
| Pending Account | Noninterest-bearing cash | (a) | 19,214 | |
| * | The George Putnam Fund of Boston | Mutual fund | (a) | 4,148,642 |
| * | The Putnam Fund for Growth and Income | Mutual fund | (a) | 5,810,630 |
| * | Putnam Investors Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 75,634 |
| * | Putnam Income Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 1,524,618 |
| * | Putnam Global Equity Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 39,936 |
| * | Putnam Vista Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 193,767 |
| * | Putnam Voyager Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 8,967,963 |
| * | Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 152,691 |
| * | Putnam OTC and Emerging Growth Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 120,048 |
| * | Putnam Asset AllocationGrowth Portfolio | Mutual fund | (a) | 2,001,238 |
| * | Putnam Asset AllocationBalanced Portfolio | Mutual fund | (a) | 1,095,672 |
| * | Putnam Asset AllocationConservative Portfolio | Mutual fund | (a) | 435,469 |
| * | Putnam S&P 500 Index Fund | Common/collective trust | (a) | 476,395 |
| * | Putnam International Growth Fund | Mutual fund | (a) | 3,116,887 |
| Loan Fund | Participant loans6% to 10.50% | | 458,219 | |
| * | EQT Common Stock Non-ESOP | Equitable securitiescommon stock | $ 147,196 | 143,789 |
| * | EQT Common Stock ESOP | Equitable securitiescommon stock | $ 7,933,872 | 11,297,723 |
| * | Putnam Stable Value Fund | Common/collective trust | (a) | 8,873,290 |
| $ 52,353,153 |
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN Plan 202 EIN: 25-0464690 Schedule H, Line 4jSchedule of Reportable Transactions Year ended December 29, 2002
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| Identity of Party Involved | Description of Investment | Purchase Price | Selling Price | Cost of Asset | Current Value of Asset on Transaction Date | Net Gain |
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| Category (i)individual transaction in excess of 5% of plan assets | ||||||
| Equitable Resources, Inc. | Employer Stock Fund-ESOP | $ 11,498,164 | $ | $ 11,498,164 | $ 11,498,164 | $ |
| Category (iii)series of transactions in excess of 5% of plan assets | ||||||
| Equitable Resources, Inc. | Employer Stock Fund-Non-ESOP | | 13,969,682 | 9,218,129 | 13,969,682 | 4,751,553 |
| Equitable Resources, Inc. | Employer Stock Fund-ESOP | 14,115,613 | | 14,115,613 | 14,115,613 | |
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There were no category (ii) or (iv) reportable transactions during 2002.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the members of the Benefits Administration Committee of the Plan have duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN (Name of Plan) | |
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| By | /s/ David J. Smith David J. Smith Plan Administrator |
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June 27, 2003
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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| Exhibit No. | Description | Sequential Page No. |
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| 23 | Consent of Independent Auditors | 13 |
| 99 | Certification by David J. Smith and David L. Porges pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | 14 |
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