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“Off Balance Sheet Activities” 





            15.535 - Class #20
   1
Where have we been/where next?

•	 Quiz #2 will be handed back in Class on
   Thursday
•	 Overview of Part 2 of Projects
  – Key due date is Friday, May 9, 2003.
•	 Today: Off Balance Sheet Activities

  – Readings: Skim Section J of Course
    Reader “Leases and Off-Balance-Sheet
    Debt” (pages 531-540, 547-551)

                   15.535 - Class #20
       2
Off Balance Sheet Activities

•	 Start with a simple example of lease
   accounting:
  – Understand the rationale for leasing and the
    distinction between Operating and Capital leases
  – Understand the Income Statement and Balance
    Sheet differences between Operating and Capital
    leases from the lessee’s perspective.

•	 Examine the details of Off Balance Sheet
   Activities at Enron

                     15.535 - Class #20
               3
The Nature of Leases

•	 A lease conveys the right to use property,
   plant or equipment for a stated period of time.
   –	 Lessee (the user or renter)
   –	 Lessor owner of the property


•	 Economic Rationale for Leases:
   –	 Operational:
      •	 Leasing for short periods protects against obsolescence.
      •	 Lease “ready-to-use” equipment avoids set-up costs.
      •	 For equipment that is used seasonally, temporarily, or
         sporadically.

                          15.535 - Class #20
                   4
Economic Rational for Leases

• Financial Advantages to Lessee:


  – Lease payments can be tailored to suit the
    lessee’s cash flows (up to 100% financing, instead
    of the 80% limit by banks)
  – Properly structured leases my be “off-balance 

    sheet”, avoiding debt-covenant restrictions

  – Leasing provides tax advantages from accelerated
    depreciation and interest expense.


                     15.535 - Class #20
             5
Economic Substance of Leases

•	 Operating Lease: Lessee rents the property.
   Lessee records rent expense on income
   statement.
                      Lease
 Rent	                                   Purchase


•	 Capital Lease: Lessee economically owns the
   property. Lessee records the leased asset on
   balance sheet (ie capitalizes the asset) and
   reflects the corresponding lease obligation.

                   15.535 - Class #20
           6
Accounting Criteria for Lease 

           Capitalization

•	 A lease is considered a capital lease if ANY
   of the following conditions apply (SFAS 13):

  –	 Transfer of ownership at the end of the lease term.

  – Existence of a bargain purchase option payment
     below market value after the lease term.
  – Minimum present value of lease payments at least
     90% of asset’s market value.
  – Lease term is for 75% or more of the asset’s
     remaining useful life.

                      15.535 - Class #20
              7
Capital Vs Operating Lease:

 Income Statement Effects

                                 Operating Lease
                                 (Rent Expense)




           Capital Lease
        Interest Expense +
       Depreciation Expense




           15.535 - Class #20
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Capital Lease:

Balance Sheet Effects

                                  Liability
                              Lease Obligation
                               (Capital Lease)



       Asset
    Leased Asset
   (Capital Lease)



        15.535 - Class #20
                      9
Background on Enron

•	 On December 2, 2001, Enron Corp (7th
   largest U.S. company) declared bankruptcy.
•	 Stock closed at $1 (down $83 within 1 year).

•	 U.S. Senate Committee concluded that
   Enron’s Board of Directors failed in its duties:
   – Approved Off-Balance Sheet Partnerships run by
      Enron Employees
   –	 Failed to effectively monitor these partnerships

   – Failed to react to warnings about those 

      transactions as they came to light


                       15.535 - Class #20
                10
The Bottom Line on Enron:


•	 During 1990’s, Enron’s growth was driven by
   large investments in energy trading & energy,
   water and broadband assets Æ long delay
   before CF returns.
•	 Instead of issuing equity, Enron chose
   borrowing     through    Off-Balance    Sheet
   Partnerships (or SPE’s) to finance growth.
•	 The SPE’s borrowed money from lenders
   who often required Enron to guarantee the
   debt (often done using Enron’s stock).
                    15.535 - Class #20
        11
The Bottom Line on Enron:


•	 The effect of the SPE transactions was to link
   Enron’s credit rating (which was necessary
   for conducting its trading operations), and
   thus its viability, to its own stock price.
•	 The effects of the slowing economy, poorly
   performing international investments, and the
   failure of a broadband initiative led the
   following:
  – Stock price decline, contingent liabilities realized,
    earnings hedges became insolvent, and finally
    bankruptcy ensued. All VERY fast!

                       15.535 - Class #20
              12
The Bottom Line on Enron:


•	 Enron used financial leverage to manipulate
   reported earnings
•	 Poor corporate governance placed firm in this
   position:
  –	 Lack of board independence & oversight

  – The auditor (Arthur Andersen) failed in its role as
     an independent certifier of results.
  – Compensation plans provided managers with
     incentives to maintain stock price at any cost.

                      15.535 - Class #20
             13
Prior Accounting Issues at Enron:

•	 Enron reported 60% annual                  growth     in
   revenues between 1995-2000
  –	 Most of this was from energy trading revenues

  –	 Enron reported total dollar value of its trading volume
     as revenues (and cost of filling those contracts as
     COGS) – industry practice at the time
•	 In 2001, Enron restated financial statements
   for 1997-200 to reflect the consolidation of
   previously unconsolidated SPEs:
  –	 Little impact on reported EPS: The consolidation did
     not reflect the debt of other unconsolidated SPEs
                        15.535 - Class #20                 14
The Death Spiral at Enron:


•	 When Enron’s credit rating declined,
   counterparties refused to trade, unwound
   existing positions, and Enron’s trading
   business ground to a halt.
•	 Enron had contingent liabilities (through
   SPEs) & exposures were revealed -> large
   magnitude of exposures hurt Enron’s credit
   rating. Enron could no longer support its
   energy trading operations.
                  15.535 - Class #20
       15
Off-Balance Sheet SPE’s at Enron:


•	 SPE: an entity created by a sponsoring firm to
   carry out transactions:
   – Limited partnership, limited liability company, trust,
     or corporation
   – Sometimes called “Structured Financing Vehicles”
     if used to raise money or manage risk
•	 In 1999, Enron had $33 billion of assets on its
   balance sheet and had an additional $27
   billion in off balance sheet SPEs.
                        15.535 - Class #20
               16
Controversy over Enron’s SPEs:


•	 Several large SPEs formed at the beginning
   of 1997 were run by related parties (Enron
   employees)
•	 SPEs contained contingent liabilities that
   were not consolidated with Enron’s financial
   statements.
•	 Some SPEs did not meet requirements for
   Off-Balance-Sheet reporting and should have
   been consolidated
  – Chewco Investments, L.P.; LJM Caymen, L.P.;
    LJM2 Co-Investment, L.P.
                   15.535 - Class #20
        17
Questionable Financial Reporting: 

   Chewco Investments, L.P

•	 Enron established Chewco SPE with
   financing guaranteed by Enron
   (managed by Enron’s Michael Kopper)
•	 For non-consolidation, 2 requirements:
  1) Have at least 3% outside equity at risk.
     But Kopper’s stake was not equity at risk!
  2) Sponsoring firm (Enron) cannot control
     the SPE. But, Kopper was employee of
     Enron and under control of Enron.
                   15.535 - Class #20
        18
Earnings Hedging Transactions: 

            LJM Cayman, L.P.

•	    Established in 1999 by Enron CFO Andrew Fastow (general
      partner) – Fastow invested $1 million and receive a 25%
      return plus a management fee
•	    Enron had $300 million in gains in investment in Rhythms
      NetConnection stock.
     –	    Enron recorded prior profits on gains on stock using mark-to-
           market accounting. But, Enron wanted to avoid mark-to-market
           losses if investment lost value.
     –	    Enron used LJM Caymen SPE to enter into agreements with
           banks using forward contracts. If the value of Enron’s stock went
           up, then so did forward contracts.
     –	    Normally, you cannot realize gains in your own stock price as
           profits.
          •	   Solution: Enron settled the forward contracts in return for shares of
               Enron stock. Then, Enron sold these shares to LJM1 for a note
               receivable and a put option on the Rhythms NetConnection shares.


                                   15.535 - Class #20                             19
Earnings Hedging Transactions: 

        LJM Cayman, L.P.

•	 Key element of LJM Caymen L.P.:

  –	 The value of Enron’s Rhythms’ put option
     was the fact that it relied on Enron’s
     share price.
  –	 This meant that the hedge was really only
     intended to convert the embedded value
     of the forward contract into a form that
     could be recognized as income (ie the
     payoff to the put option)

                  15.535 - Class #20
        20
Next Class:


•	 Next Class: Pension Plans: The Next
   Accounting Disaster?
  –	 Reading from Course Reader: Section K
     “Valuation of Firms with Pension Plans
     and Other Post Retirement Benefits” –
     Pages 349-364.
•	 Assignment #3 will be distributed next
   class
  –	 Due in class on Thursday, May 8.

                  15.535 - Class #20      21

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Class20

  • 1. Class #20 “Off Balance Sheet Activities” 15.535 - Class #20 1
  • 2. Where have we been/where next? • Quiz #2 will be handed back in Class on Thursday • Overview of Part 2 of Projects – Key due date is Friday, May 9, 2003. • Today: Off Balance Sheet Activities – Readings: Skim Section J of Course Reader “Leases and Off-Balance-Sheet Debt” (pages 531-540, 547-551) 15.535 - Class #20 2
  • 3. Off Balance Sheet Activities • Start with a simple example of lease accounting: – Understand the rationale for leasing and the distinction between Operating and Capital leases – Understand the Income Statement and Balance Sheet differences between Operating and Capital leases from the lessee’s perspective. • Examine the details of Off Balance Sheet Activities at Enron 15.535 - Class #20 3
  • 4. The Nature of Leases • A lease conveys the right to use property, plant or equipment for a stated period of time. – Lessee (the user or renter) – Lessor owner of the property • Economic Rationale for Leases: – Operational: • Leasing for short periods protects against obsolescence. • Lease “ready-to-use” equipment avoids set-up costs. • For equipment that is used seasonally, temporarily, or sporadically. 15.535 - Class #20 4
  • 5. Economic Rational for Leases • Financial Advantages to Lessee: – Lease payments can be tailored to suit the lessee’s cash flows (up to 100% financing, instead of the 80% limit by banks) – Properly structured leases my be “off-balance sheet”, avoiding debt-covenant restrictions – Leasing provides tax advantages from accelerated depreciation and interest expense. 15.535 - Class #20 5
  • 6. Economic Substance of Leases • Operating Lease: Lessee rents the property. Lessee records rent expense on income statement. Lease Rent Purchase • Capital Lease: Lessee economically owns the property. Lessee records the leased asset on balance sheet (ie capitalizes the asset) and reflects the corresponding lease obligation. 15.535 - Class #20 6
  • 7. Accounting Criteria for Lease Capitalization • A lease is considered a capital lease if ANY of the following conditions apply (SFAS 13): – Transfer of ownership at the end of the lease term. – Existence of a bargain purchase option payment below market value after the lease term. – Minimum present value of lease payments at least 90% of asset’s market value. – Lease term is for 75% or more of the asset’s remaining useful life. 15.535 - Class #20 7
  • 8. Capital Vs Operating Lease: Income Statement Effects Operating Lease (Rent Expense) Capital Lease Interest Expense + Depreciation Expense 15.535 - Class #20 8
  • 9. Capital Lease: Balance Sheet Effects Liability Lease Obligation (Capital Lease) Asset Leased Asset (Capital Lease) 15.535 - Class #20 9
  • 10. Background on Enron • On December 2, 2001, Enron Corp (7th largest U.S. company) declared bankruptcy. • Stock closed at $1 (down $83 within 1 year). • U.S. Senate Committee concluded that Enron’s Board of Directors failed in its duties: – Approved Off-Balance Sheet Partnerships run by Enron Employees – Failed to effectively monitor these partnerships – Failed to react to warnings about those transactions as they came to light 15.535 - Class #20 10
  • 11. The Bottom Line on Enron: • During 1990’s, Enron’s growth was driven by large investments in energy trading & energy, water and broadband assets Æ long delay before CF returns. • Instead of issuing equity, Enron chose borrowing through Off-Balance Sheet Partnerships (or SPE’s) to finance growth. • The SPE’s borrowed money from lenders who often required Enron to guarantee the debt (often done using Enron’s stock). 15.535 - Class #20 11
  • 12. The Bottom Line on Enron: • The effect of the SPE transactions was to link Enron’s credit rating (which was necessary for conducting its trading operations), and thus its viability, to its own stock price. • The effects of the slowing economy, poorly performing international investments, and the failure of a broadband initiative led the following: – Stock price decline, contingent liabilities realized, earnings hedges became insolvent, and finally bankruptcy ensued. All VERY fast! 15.535 - Class #20 12
  • 13. The Bottom Line on Enron: • Enron used financial leverage to manipulate reported earnings • Poor corporate governance placed firm in this position: – Lack of board independence & oversight – The auditor (Arthur Andersen) failed in its role as an independent certifier of results. – Compensation plans provided managers with incentives to maintain stock price at any cost. 15.535 - Class #20 13
  • 14. Prior Accounting Issues at Enron: • Enron reported 60% annual growth in revenues between 1995-2000 – Most of this was from energy trading revenues – Enron reported total dollar value of its trading volume as revenues (and cost of filling those contracts as COGS) – industry practice at the time • In 2001, Enron restated financial statements for 1997-200 to reflect the consolidation of previously unconsolidated SPEs: – Little impact on reported EPS: The consolidation did not reflect the debt of other unconsolidated SPEs 15.535 - Class #20 14
  • 15. The Death Spiral at Enron: • When Enron’s credit rating declined, counterparties refused to trade, unwound existing positions, and Enron’s trading business ground to a halt. • Enron had contingent liabilities (through SPEs) & exposures were revealed -> large magnitude of exposures hurt Enron’s credit rating. Enron could no longer support its energy trading operations. 15.535 - Class #20 15
  • 16. Off-Balance Sheet SPE’s at Enron: • SPE: an entity created by a sponsoring firm to carry out transactions: – Limited partnership, limited liability company, trust, or corporation – Sometimes called “Structured Financing Vehicles” if used to raise money or manage risk • In 1999, Enron had $33 billion of assets on its balance sheet and had an additional $27 billion in off balance sheet SPEs. 15.535 - Class #20 16
  • 17. Controversy over Enron’s SPEs: • Several large SPEs formed at the beginning of 1997 were run by related parties (Enron employees) • SPEs contained contingent liabilities that were not consolidated with Enron’s financial statements. • Some SPEs did not meet requirements for Off-Balance-Sheet reporting and should have been consolidated – Chewco Investments, L.P.; LJM Caymen, L.P.; LJM2 Co-Investment, L.P. 15.535 - Class #20 17
  • 18. Questionable Financial Reporting: Chewco Investments, L.P • Enron established Chewco SPE with financing guaranteed by Enron (managed by Enron’s Michael Kopper) • For non-consolidation, 2 requirements: 1) Have at least 3% outside equity at risk. But Kopper’s stake was not equity at risk! 2) Sponsoring firm (Enron) cannot control the SPE. But, Kopper was employee of Enron and under control of Enron. 15.535 - Class #20 18
  • 19. Earnings Hedging Transactions: LJM Cayman, L.P. • Established in 1999 by Enron CFO Andrew Fastow (general partner) – Fastow invested $1 million and receive a 25% return plus a management fee • Enron had $300 million in gains in investment in Rhythms NetConnection stock. – Enron recorded prior profits on gains on stock using mark-to- market accounting. But, Enron wanted to avoid mark-to-market losses if investment lost value. – Enron used LJM Caymen SPE to enter into agreements with banks using forward contracts. If the value of Enron’s stock went up, then so did forward contracts. – Normally, you cannot realize gains in your own stock price as profits. • Solution: Enron settled the forward contracts in return for shares of Enron stock. Then, Enron sold these shares to LJM1 for a note receivable and a put option on the Rhythms NetConnection shares. 15.535 - Class #20 19
  • 20. Earnings Hedging Transactions: LJM Cayman, L.P. • Key element of LJM Caymen L.P.: – The value of Enron’s Rhythms’ put option was the fact that it relied on Enron’s share price. – This meant that the hedge was really only intended to convert the embedded value of the forward contract into a form that could be recognized as income (ie the payoff to the put option) 15.535 - Class #20 20
  • 21. Next Class: • Next Class: Pension Plans: The Next Accounting Disaster? – Reading from Course Reader: Section K “Valuation of Firms with Pension Plans and Other Post Retirement Benefits” – Pages 349-364. • Assignment #3 will be distributed next class – Due in class on Thursday, May 8. 15.535 - Class #20 21