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Core Financial s and Composite Financial Index University of Maine System Office of Finance and Treasurer January 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction 1 Primary Reserve 2 Net Operating Revenues 4 Return on Net Assets 6 Viability 9 Composite Financial Index 11 Graphic Financial Profile Illustrated 15 USM Profiles 16

The financial health of the University of Southern Maine (USM) can be evaluated through the use of industry benchmarks and ratios. The following ratios and related benchmarks are derived from Strategic Financial Analysis for Higher Education, Seventh Edition published by KPMG; Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC; and ATTAIN. This book is widely used in the higher education industry and includes guidance for both private and public institutions. s presented for the University of Maine System (UMS) were obtained from the separately prepared report prepared for the UMS. According to the above publication, there are four fundamental financial questions that need to be addressed. Analysis of four core ratios can help us answer these questions. Are resources sufficient and flexible enough to support the mission? - Primary Reserve Do operating results indicate the institution is living within available resources? - Net Operating Revenues Does asset performance and management support the strategic direction? - Return on Net Assets Are financial resources, including debt, managed strategically to advance the mission? - Viability When combined, these four ratios deliver a single measure of USM s overall financial health, hereafter referred to as the Composite Financial Index. January 2013 1 of 19

The Primary Reserve provides a snapshot of financial strength and flexibility by indicating how long the institution could function using its expendable net assets (both unrestricted and restricted, excluding net assets restricted for capital investments) without relying on additional net assets generated by operations. This ratio is calculated as follows: Expendable Net Assets* Total Expenses * Excluding net assets restricted for capital investments Key items that can impact the primary reserve ratio include principal payments on debt, use of unrestricted net assets to fund capital construction projects, operating results (operating revenues operating expenses + nonoperating revenues nonoperating expenses + depreciation), endowment returns, and total operating expenses. A ratio of.40x (provides about 5 months) or better is advisable to give institutions the flexibility to manage the enterprise. Primary Reserve 0.45 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Benchmark 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 USM Actual 0.08 0.07 0.02 0.06 0.12 0.17 0.18 UMS Actual 0.24 0.28 0.26 0.23 0.31 0.37 0.38 At the lowest point (FY08) in the last seven years, USM s expendable net assets covered one week of expenses. At the highest point (FY12), expendable net assets covered two months of expenses which is less than half of the industry benchmark of five months. The increase in USM s primary ratio since FY08 is a reflection of management s focus on increasing unrestricted expendable net assets in order to increase the financial health and flexibility of the University. January 2013 2 of 19

Components: $ in thousands FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Unrestricted Expendable Net Assets $ (269) $ (5,033) $ (5,281) $ (2,239) $ 8,697 $ 16,943 $ 18,202 Restricted Expendable Net Assets $ 14,372 $ 17,039 $ 8,525 $ 12,710 $ 13,319 $ 14,724 $ 14,108 Total Expendable Net Assets $ 14,103 $ 12,006 $ 3,244 $ 10,471 $ 22,016 $ 31,667 $ 32,310 Total Expenses $ 175,160 $ 180,159 $ 185,742 $ 182,888 $ 181,629 $ 183,875 $ 181,740 Highlights: FY08/FY09: The low ratio in FY08 was primarily caused by the timing of funding being transferred from external sources to cover University Common construction expenses. The coverage rebound in FY09 is a result of these transfers being up-to-date and management s efforts to increase revenues and cut operating costs. FY10: USM s ratio doubled from FY09 to FY10 primarily because of USM s successful efforts to increase revenues and decrease expenses related to unrestricted operations (e.g., E&G, auxiliary, and designated) and positive endowment returns (compared with negative returns in FY09) which caused a significant increase in restricted expendable net assets. FY11: The ratio increased again in FY11 as management successfully continued efforts to surpass the high industry benchmark for the Net Operating Revenues (see page 4) which in turn helps increase the Primary Reserve. While trying to increase expendable net assets, management was cognizant of the need to invest in plant. During FY11, USM utilized $3.16 million of expendable net assets on capital costs to renovate and repair existing buildings. They also utilized $2.5 million of expendable net assets restricted specifically for capital investments (as previously noted, these net assets are not part of the primary reserve ratio calculation). FY12: Management continued to successfully balance the need to increase expendable net assets with the need to invest in plant. Unrestricted expendable net assets increased $1.25 million net of $4.7 million utilized on numerous renovation projects. USM also spent $3.6 million of expendable net assets restricted specifically for capital investments. January 2013 3 of 19

The Net Operating Revenues is a measure of operating results and answers the question, Do operating results indicate that the University is living within available resources? Operating results either increase or decrease net assets and, thereby, impact the other three core ratios: Primary Reserve, Return on Net Assets, and Viability. This ratio is calculated as follows: Operating Income (Loss) plus Net Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses) Operating Revenues plus Non-Operating Revenues Fluctuations in grants and contracts activity and in State Fiscal Stabilization funds do not directly impact this ratio as revenues are recognized to the extent of expenditures. Fluctuations in these sources of revenues may, however, impact the ratio if, for example, persons previously paid from grants are moved to E&G funding during periods of reduced grant activity. The opposite could hold true during periods of increased activity. The authors of Strategic Financial Analysis for Higher Education note the following: The primary reason institutions need to generate some level of surplus over long periods of time is because operations are one of the sources of liquidity and resources for reinvestment in institutional initiatives. A target of at least 2% to 4% is a goal over an extended time period, although fluctuations from year to year are likely. A key consideration for institutions establishing a benchmark for this ratio would be the anticipated growth in total expenses. Net Operating Revenues 6.00% 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% 2.00% 1.00% 0.00% 1.00% 2.00% FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Low Benchmark 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% High Benchmark 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% USM Actual 1.52% 0.82% 0.02% 1.55% 4.67% 4.69% 2.04% UMS Actual 1.36% 2.58% 0.38% 1.62% 5.26% 5.18% 2.25% January 2013 4 of 19

Over the past four years, USM s net operating revenues ratio has been just below the UMS ratio and has at times been above the high industry benchmark of 4%. Management remains focused on achieving the industry benchmark in order to increase expendable net assets and align USM s primary reserve ratio with that of the UMS and the industry benchmark. Components: $ in thousands FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Operating income (loss) plus net non-operating revenues (expenses) $ (2,629) $ (1,473) $ 33 $ 2,874 $ 8,891 $ 9,043 $ 3,780 Operating revenues plus non-operating revenues $ 172,531 $ 178,686 $ 185,775 $ 185,762 $ 190,519 $ 192,918 $ 185,520 Highlights: With the exceptions of FY10 and FY12, USM s operating and nonoperating revenues exclusive of revenues related to sponsored activities (e.g., grant and contracts, recovery of indirect costs, and State Fiscal Stabilization) increased in each of the past six years. FY08: USM was able to contain costs and essentially breakeven. FY09: USM generated a significant positive ratio for the first time in four years. This was the result of management efforts to improve controls, increase revenues, and decrease expenses. FY10: Management s tough budgeting decisions continued in FY10 and USM increased revenues and significantly decreased expenses related to unrestricted operations (e.g., E&G, auxiliary, and designated) which had a major impact on this ratio. FY11: USM s ratio increased again in FY11 as USM underwent organizational changes and continued to realize the financial impact of management s tough budgeting decisions. Contributing to the FY11 results was a $1.15 million increase in noncapital State of Maine appropriation revenue that more than offset the $885 thousand decrease in State Fiscal Stabilization Program revenue. FY12: Total operating and non-operating revenues decreased $7.4 million from FY11 as USM experienced significant decreases in residence and dining fees, operating grants, and educational sales and services and the elimination of State Fiscal Stabilization Program revenue. A $2.1 million decrease in operating expenses partially offset the loss of revenues. January 2013 5 of 19

The Return on Net Assets measures asset performance and management. It determines whether an institution is financially better off than in the previous year by measuring total economic return. It is based on the level and change in total net assets. An improving trend in this ratio indicates that the institution is increasing its net assets and is likely to be able to set aside financial resources to strengthen its future financial flexibility. This ratio is calculated as follows: Change in Net Assets Total Beginning of the Year Net Assets Items that may impact this ratio include those that impact the net operating revenues ratio, along with endowment returns, capital appropriations, capital gifts and grants, capital transfers, and endowment gifts. The nominal rate of return on net assets is the actual return calculated/unadjusted for inflation or other factors. The real rate of return adjusts the nominal rate for the effects of inflation using the Higher Education Price Index. Return on Net Assets 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 2.00% 4.00% 6.00% 8.00% FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Benchmark 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% USM Nominal Rate 0.20% 3.97% 3.04% 11.69% 8.46% 8.67% 4.52% USM Real Rate 5.30% 1.17% 1.96% 9.39% 7.56% 6.37% 2.82% UMS Real Rate 1.01% 4.56% 3.51% 0.70% 7.65% 9.04% 3.12% January 2013 6 of 19

Components: $ in thousands FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Change in total net assets $ (220) $ 4,396 $ 3,500 $ 13,866 $ 11,202 $ 12,458 $ 7,062 Total net assets (beginning of year) $ 110,910 $ 110,690 $ 115,086 $ 118,587 $ 132,453 $ 143,655 $ 156,112 Highlights: State of Maine capital appropriations revenue and capital grants and gifts revenues have been major factors in the nominal rate of return for several years: Although they were not enough to completely offset the loss from operations in FY06; they did help to hold the negative nominal return on net assets to -.2%. In FY07, these revenues along with strong endowment returns allowed USM to experience a positive return on both a nominal and real basis. In FY08, these revenues were enough to offset the negative endowment returns and allow USM to experience a positive nominal rate of return. In FY09, capital grants and gifts revenue reached a four year high of $11.7 million, an increase of $10.8 million over the amount for FY08. Approximately $8.5 million of this increase resulted from the receipt of capital grants and gifts received for construction projects that were in progress at the end of FY08. USM was also able to increase operating revenues and decrease operating expenses in FY09. In FY10 and FY11, capital appropriations and capital grants and gifts revenues were much less of a factor as they combined for a total of only $1.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, due to a decrease in construction activity financed with gifts and the fact that most of the available State of Maine capital appropriation revenues were spent in prior years. Totaling $3.5 million in FY12, capital appropriations and capital grants and gifts revenues were more of a factor than they had been in the previous two fiscal years. The major factor in the nominal rate for FY10 was management s efforts to increase revenues and tough budget decisions to significantly decrease expenses related to unrestricted operations (e.g., E&G, auxiliary, and designated). January 2013 7 of 19

As with the Primary Reserve, the Return on Net Assets shows the results of USM s efforts in FY10 and FY11 to rebuild necessary reserves. Endowment returns which were at a six-year high in FY11, contributed to the increased return on net assets. The decreased return on operations in FY12 was the major factor in the FY12 decrease in USM s return on net assets ratio. January 2013 8 of 19

The Viability measures expendable resources that are available to cover debt obligations (e.g., capital leases, notes payable, and bonds payable) and generally is regarded as governing an institution s ability to assume new debt. This ratio is calculated as follows: Expendable Net Assets* Long-Term Debt * Excluding net assets restricted for capital investments Like the primary reserve ratio, the viability ratio is impacted by such items as principal payments on debt, use of unrestricted net assets to fund capital construction projects, operating results (operating revenues operating expenses + nonoperating revenues nonoperating expenses + depreciation) and endowment returns. Issuance of new debt would also impact the ratio. The authors of Strategic Financial Analysis for Higher Education note the following: There is no absolute threshold that will indicate whether the institution is no longer financially viable. However, the Viability, along with the Primary Reserve discussed earlier, can help define an institution s margin for error. As the Viability s value falls below 1:1, an institution s ability to respond..., to adverse conditions from internal resources diminishes, as does its ability to attract capital from external sources and its flexibility to fund new objectives. A ratio of 1.00 or greater indicates sufficient resources to satisfy debt obligations. Viability 1.40 1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Benchmark 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 USM Actual 0.20 0.16 0.04 0.14 0.33 0.49 0.52 UMS Actual 0.73 0.75 0.77 0.72 0.99 1.28 1.33 The steady increase in USM s viability ratio over the past four years reflects management s efforts to increase expendable net assets and reduce USM s debt. January 2013 9 of 19

Components: $ in thousands FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Expendable net assets $ 14,103 $ 12,006 $ 3,244 $ 10,471 $ 22,016 $ 31,667 $ 32,310 Long-term debt $ 70,316 $ 75,547 $ 78,322 $ 73,008 $ 67,477 $ 64,728 $ 61,986 Highlights: Issuance of new University Revenue bonds in FY07 and new internal loans from the System Office in FY08 contributed to the decline in the viability ratio for those two years. The following items contributed to the increase in the ratio since the low point in FY08: Positive net operating revenues ratios Payment of scheduled debt service on debt Repayment of $2.9 million in internal loans in FY09 Payoff of internal loans from the System Office in FY10 Management decisions to avoid projects that would require debt financing. January 2013 10 of 19

The Composite Financial Index (CFI) creates one overall financial measurement of the institution s health based on the four core ratios: primary reserve ratio, net operating revenues ratio, return on net assets ratio, and viability ratio. By blending these four key measures of financial health into a single number, a more balanced view of the state of the institution s finances is possible because a weakness in one measure may be offset by the strength of another measure. The CFI is calculated by completing the following steps: 1. Compute the values of the four core ratios; 2. Convert the ratio values to strength factors along a common scale; 3. Multiply the strength factors by specific weighting factors; and 4. Total the resulting four numbers (ratio scores) to reach the single CFI score. USM CFI Calculation Fiscal Year FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 + Primary Reserve 0.08 0.07 0.02 0.06 0.12 0.17 0.18 / Common Scale Value * 0.133 0.133 0.133 0.133 0.133 0.133 0.133 = Strength Factor ** 0.60 0.53 0.15 0.45 0.90 1.28 1.35 X Weighting Factor *** 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% Score 0.21 0.19 0.05 0.16 0.32 0.45 0.47 + Net Operating Revenues -1.52% -0.82% 0.02% 1.55% 4.67% 4.69% 2.04% / Common Scale Value * 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% = Strength Factor ** (2.17) (1.17) 0.03 2.21 6.67 6.70 2.91 X Weighting Factor *** 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Score (0.22) (0.12) - 0.22 0.67 0.67 0.29 + Return on Net Assets -0.20% 3.97% 3.04% 11.69% 8.46% 8.67% 4.52% / Common Scale Value * 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% = Strength Factor ** (0.10) 1.99 1.52 5.85 4.23 4.34 2.26 X Weighting Factor *** 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% Score (0.02) 0.40 0.30 1.17 0.85 0.87 0.45 + Viability 0.20 0.16 0.04 0.14 0.33 0.49 0.52 / Common Scale Value * 0.417 0.417 0.417 0.417 0.417 0.417 0.417 = Strength Factor ** 0.48 0.38 0.10 0.34 0.79 1.18 1.25 X Weighting Factor *** 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% Score 0.17 0.13 0.04 0.12 0.28 0.41 0.44 Composite Financial Index 0.1 0.6 0.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 1.7 * = The common scale value is derived from the scoring scale defined by the authors of Strategic Financial Analysis for Higher Education, Seventh Edition for public institutions with an endowment spending rate. ** = The strength factor is the result of dividing the ratio value by the common scale value to determine a comparable value (strength) for each ratio that can be analyzed on a common scale of -4 to 10. *** = The weighting factor is derived from the weighting schema defined by the authors of Strategic Financial Analysis for Higher Education, Seventh Edition for institutions with long-term debt. January 2013 11 of 19

Because the CFI only measures the financial component of an institution s well-being, it must be analyzed in context with other associated activities and plans to achieve an assessment of the overall health of the institution. A high CFI is not necessarily indicative of a successful institution, although a low CFI generally is indicative of additional challenges. When considered in the context of achievement of mission, a very high CFI with little achievement of mission may indicate a failing institution. A score of 1.0 indicates very little financial health; 3, the low benchmark, represents a relatively stronger financial position; and 10, the top range of the scale. Composite Financial Index 11.0 10.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Low Benchmark 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 High Benchmark 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 USM Actual 0.1 0.6 0.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 1.7 UMS Actual 2.0 2.5 1.5 1.6 3.3 3.9 2.9 USM s documented focus on debt reduction and the establishment of adequate reserves by stringent cost controls and revenue enhancements contributed to the growth in their CFI score between FY08 and FY11. In FY12, USM experienced a significant decline in residence hall and dining revenue, attributable in part to the declining condition of the physical plant. This decline in revenue reduced both the Net Operating Revenues and the Return on Net Asset and is reflected in the lower CFI. To address this issue and begin repositioning, USM spent $3.6 million in expendable net assets on capital investments. Although USM s CFI score has increased significantly since the low point in FY06, USM s financial health remains weak and the University remains undercapitalized. January 2013 12 of 19

Performance of the CFI score can be evaluated on a scale of -4 to 10 as shown on page 14. These scores do not have absolute precision. They are indicators of ranges of financial health that can be indicators of overall institutional well-being, when combined with nonfinancial indicators. This would be consistent with the fact that there are a large number of variables that can impact an institution and influence the results of these ratios. However, the ranges do have enough precision to be indicators of the institutional financial health, and the CFI as well as its trend line, over a period of time, can be the single most important measure of the financial health for the institution. January 2013 13 of 19

The overlapping arrows represent the ranges of measurement that an institution may find useful in assessing itself. Scoring scale: 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Consider whether financial exigency is appropriate With likely large liquidity & debt compliance issues, consider structured programs to conserve cash Assess debt and Department of Education compliance remediation issues Consider substantive programmatic adjustments Re-engineer the institution Direct Institutional resources to allow transformation Focus resources to compete in future state Allow experimentation with new initiatives Deploy resources to achieve a robust mission Fiscal year CFI 2006.1 2008.4 2012 1.7 We have overlaid the scoring scale with USM s CFI scores for FY06, FY08, and FY12 to show the progress the University has made since FY06. January 2013 14 of 19

The strength factors that were used in calculating the CFI can be mapped on a diamond to show the shape of an institution s financial health compared to the industry benchmarks. This Graphic Financial Profile can assist management in determining whether a weakness in one ratio is offset by strength in another ratio. Illustrated below are two examples of a Graphic Financial Profile (GFP): one plots actual strength factors that equal the low industry benchmark of 3 and one that plots actual strength factors that fall above and below the low benchmark: Example of a GFP Based on Strength Factors Valued at the Low Benchmark Scale of 4 to 10 Prime Reserve Example of a GFP Based on Strength Factors at Varying Values Scale of 4 to 10 Prime Reserve Return on Net Assets 3.0 3.0 3.0 Net Operating Revenues Return on Net Assets 10.0 1.0 1.0 Net Operating Revenues 3.0 7.0 Viability Viability Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 The center point of the graphic financial profiles is -4, the lowest possible score on the scale. The smaller, heavily lined diamond in the graphs represents the low industry benchmark of 3. The outer, lightly lined diamond represents the high industry benchmark of 10 and the highest possible score on the scale for each ratio. The actual values of the institution s ratio strength factors are plotted and shaded to show how the institution s health compares with the low (3) and high (10) industry benchmarks. In the left graph, the plotted actual values fill the smaller diamond as each of the actual values is at the low benchmark of 3. In the right graph, the smaller diamond is not filled as the actual values of two ratios fall below the low industry benchmark of 3. Also, in the right graph, part of the outer diamond is filled as values for two of the ratios surpass the low benchmark of 3. The following graphs contain USM s Graphic Financial Profiles for FY06 thru FY12. January 2013 15 of 19

FY06: All of USM s scores were below 1 and two were below zero. FY07: An inflow of State of Maine capital appropriation revenue and capital grants and gifts enabled USM s CFI score to improve slightly in FY07; however, the strength factors for the prime reserve and viability ratios did not improve as these two revenue streams increase net assets invested in plant rather than expendable net assets. Graphic Financial Profile FY06 USM Strength Factors Plotted on a Scale of 4 to 10 CFI Score of.1 Prime Reserve Graphic Financial Profile FY07 USM Strength Factors Plotted on a Scale of 4 to 10 CFI Score of.6 Prime Reserve 0.60 0.53 Return on Net Assets 0.10 2.17 Net Operating Revenues Return on Net Assets 1.99 1.17 Net Operating Revenues 0.48 0.38 Viability Viability Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 January 2013 16 of 19

FY08: State of Maine capital appropriation revenue and capital grants and gifts were a source of strength again in FY08, enabling USM to construct or renovate facilities, but not increase expendable net assets. FY09: USM experienced positive returns from both operations and total net assets in FY09. The shape of the diamond in the below chart remained short; however, because the positive return on net assets was primarily attributable to State of Maine capital appropriation revenues and capital grants and gifts that do not impact the prime reserve and viability ratios. The positive return from operations was offset by negative returns on endowment assets; thus, the change in the prime reserve and viability scores was minimal. Graphic Financial Profile FY08 USM Strength Factors Plotted on a Scale of 4 to 10 CFI Score of.4 Prime Reserve Graphic Financial Profile FY09 USM Strength Factors Plotted on a Scale of 4 to 10 CFI Score of 1.7 Prime Reserve 0.15 0.45 Return on Net Assets 1.52 0.03 Net Operating Revenues Return on Net Assets 5.85 2.21 Net Operating Revenues 0.10 0.34 Viability Viability Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 January 2013 17 of 19

FY10: The return on total net assets was primarily attributable to operations as the majority of available State of Maine capital appropriation and capital grants and gifts monies were expended in prior years. The strength factor for the primary reserve ratio increased only slightly as positive returns from operations and endowment assets were partially offset by management s strategic decision to utilize expendable net assets to reduce outstanding debt and to fund capital construction projects targeted to address deferred maintenance issues and refurbish existing facilities. Graphic Financial Profile FY10 USM Strength Factors Plotted on a Scale of 4 to 10 CFI Score of 2.1 Prime Reserve 0.90 Return on Net Assets 4.23 6.67 Net Operating Revenues 0.79 Viability Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 January 2013 18 of 19

FY11: Management continued to focus on returns in order to build reserves and increase viability. FY12: Although not as strong as they have been in the past couple of fiscal years, the positive returns on operations and on net assets helped to slightly increase USM s capitalization. Graphic Financial Profile FY11 USM Strength Factors Plotted on a Scale of 4 to 10 CFI Score of 2.4 Prime Reserve Graphic Financial Profile FY12 USM Strength Factors Plotted on a Scale of 4 to 10 CFI Score of 1.7 Prime Reserve 1.28 1.35 Return on Net Assets 4.34 6.70 Net Operating Revenues Return on Net Assets 2.26 2.91 Net Operating Revenues 1.18 1.25 Viability Viability Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 Actual Low Benchmark: 3 High Benchmark: 10 January 2013 19 of 19