UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to -------------- -------------- Commission File No. 1-6033 UAL CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-2675207 -------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) Location: 1200 East Algonquin Road, Elk Grove Township, Illinois 60007 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 66919, Chicago, Illinois 60666 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 700-4000 -------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED ------------------- --------------------- Common Stock, $.01 par value New York, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000 of a share of Series B Preferred Stock, without par value New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: NONE ---- Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No -------- -------- Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was $ 3,315,554,070 as of March 11, 1999. The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of March 11, 1999 was 51,419,567. Documents Incorporated by Reference Part III of this Form 10-K incorporates by reference certain information from the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 18, 1999. PART I ------ ITEM 1. BUSINESS. UAL Corporation ("UAL" or the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on December 30, 1968. The world headquarters of the Company are located at 1200 East Algonquin Road, Elk Grove Township, Illinois 60007. The Company's mailing address is P.O. Box 66919, Chicago, Illinois 60666. The telephone number for the Company is (847) 700-4000. The Company is a holding company and its principal subsidiary is United Air Lines, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("United"), which is wholly owned. United accounted for virtually all of the Company's revenues and expenses in 1998. United is a major commercial air transportation company, engaged in the transportation of persons, property and mail throughout the United States and abroad. Airline Operations - ------------------ During 1998, United carried, on average, more than 238,000 passengers per day and flew more than 125 billion revenue passenger miles. It is the world's largest airline as measured by revenue passenger miles flown, providing passenger service in 28 countries. United has a global network of major connecting airports: Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Miami, Frankfurt, London, Tokyo, and Toronto. This network of major connecting airports is designed to fly travelers between North America (domestic segment) and the Pacific, Latin America and Europe (international segment). Operating revenues attributed to United's North America segment were approximately $ 12.0 billion in 1998, $11.2 billion in 1997, and $10.7 billion in 1996. Operating revenues attributed to United's international segment were approximately $5.5 billion in 1998, $6.1 billion in 1997, and $5.6 billion in 1996. Since October 1994, United has operated a service, United Shuttle(R) within its domestic segment. This service is designed to compete with low-cost carriers on routes fewer than 750 miles. While United Shuttle is principally concentrated on the West Coast, it has also expanded into the Denver market. United Shuttle offers approximately 466 daily flights on 25 routes between 21 cities in the western United States. United Shuttle provides critical feed traffic, at competitive prices, for United. Pacific. Via its Tokyo hub, United provides passenger service between its U.S. gateway cities (Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Seattle) and the Asian cities of Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. United also provides nonstop service between Chicago and Hong Kong; between San Francisco and Hong Kong, Osaka and Taipei; between Los Angeles and Hong Kong and Osaka; and between Honolulu and Tokyo. Additionally, United provides service between Hong Kong and Bangkok. Service between Delhi and Hong Kong will be terminated in April 1999. During 1998, the U.S. and Japan entered into a new air services agreement providing that certain carriers, including United, will have no limits on the number of frequencies they can operate, permitting code-sharing between U.S. and Japanese carriers, and settling long-standing disputes regarding the utilization of "beyond Japan" flying rights. United holds significant traffic rights beyond Japan; these rights, when economic conditions improve, will allow United to add service from Japan to other Asian points. United serves the South Pacific market with flights between Sydney and each of Los Angeles and San Francisco, and between Los Angeles and each of Auckland and Melbourne. In 1998, United was the leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific in terms of available seat miles. United's Pacific operations accounted for 16% of United's revenues in 1998. Atlantic. United provides nonstop passenger service between seven U.S. cities and London, as well as service between London and Amsterdam; nonstop service between Paris and each of Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles; nonstop service between Washington Dulles and each of Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Milan and Munich; and nonstop service between Chicago and each of Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. In April 1998, United initiated a second nonstop flight between Chicago and London Heathrow and operates a third flight on a seasonal basis. In 1998, United's Atlantic operations accounted for 11% of United's revenues. In 1999, new service between Boston and London will be added, but service between London and Delhi will be terminated. Possible trans-Atlantic service from the U.S. to Delhi is under consideration. The European Commission is investigating transatlantic alliances, including the alliance between United, Lufthansa, and SAS, and the impact that this and similar alliances may have upon competition. The Commission has proposed certain conditions, such as frequency reductions, slot forfeitures, prohibitions on combining frequent flyer programs, and restrictions on display screens of computer reservation systems, which, if implemented, may impair the efficiency of United's alliance with Lufthansa and SAS. Latin America. United provides passenger service between Miami and each of Buenos Aires, Caracas, Lima, Montevideo (one stop), Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and Sao Paolo; between Los Angeles and each of Guatemala City, Mexico City, and San Salvador; between New York and each of Buenos Aires, Caracas, Sao Paolo, and San Juan; between Chicago and each of Buenos Aires, Mexico City, San Juan, and Sao Paolo; and between Mexico City and each of San Francisco and Washington Dulles. United also provides service between Costa Rica and Mexico City. In July 1998, nonstop service was added between Washington Dulles and San Salvador, but was cancelled effective January 16, 1999. In 1998, United's Latin America operations accounted for 5% of United's revenues. Financial information relative to the Company's operating segments can be found in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K. Alliances. United has formed bilateral alliances with other airlines to provide its customers more choices and to participate worldwide in markets that it cannot serve directly for commercial or governmental reasons. An alliance is a collaborative marketing arrangement between carriers which can include joint frequent flyer participation, coordination of reservations, baggage handling, and flight schedules, and code-sharing of operations. "Code-sharing" is an agreement under which a carrier's flights can be marketed under the two-letter airline designator code of another carrier. Through an alliance, carriers can provide their customers a seamless global travel network under their own airline code. United now participates in a multilateral alliance, the STAR Alliance(TM). The Star Alliance, of which United is a founding member, includes Lufthansa, Air Canada, SAS, Thai Airways, and Varig. The Star Alliance is an integrated worldwide transport network that provides customers with global recognition and a wide range of other benefits. The Star Alliance should enable its member carriers to more effectively compete with other worldwide alliances. In May 1998, Air New Zealand and Ansett Australia announced their plans to join the Star Alliance, effective April 1999. All Nippon Airways is expected to join in October 1999. Other bilateral alliance air carriers include Aeromar, Air New Zealand, All Nippon, ALM Antillean, Aloha, British Midland, Cayman Airways, Continental Connection, Emirates, Gulfstream International, Mexicana, Saudi Arabian, and TW Express. United holds integrated antitrust immunity with Lufthansa and SAS, and bilateral immunity with Air Canada. In April 1998, United and Delta Air Lines announced a tentative, seven year bilateral alliance which included code-sharing, reciprocal participation in their frequent flyer programs, and coordination of marketing efforts. That agreement was mutually terminated as of February 1, 1999, with the exception of reciprocal participation in each carrier's frequent flyer program. The reciprocal frequent flyer participation was implemented in September 1998. In addition, United has a marketing program in North America, known as the United Express(R), under which independent regional carriers, utilizing turboprop equipment and regional jets, feed United's major airports and international gateways. The carriers in the United Express program provide service to United at 181 airports. Cargo Service. In 1998, United's cargo division accounted for approximately 5% of the Company's operating revenues. United operates all-cargo service between the U.S. and Asia with four DC10- 30F freighter aircraft. A large cargo transfer facility was opened in Honolulu during the second quarter of 1998. The Hawaii facility is expected to be a major connection point for Japanese traffic to and from the U.S. mainland, and for local traffic in and out of Hawaii. Frequent Flyer Program. United established the Mileage Plus(R) frequent flyer program to retain and develop passenger loyalty by offering awards to frequent travelers. Mileage Plus members earn mileage credit for flights on United, United Shuttle, United Express and certain other participating airlines, or for utilizing the goods and services of other program participants, such as hotels, car rental companies and bank credit card issuers. Mileage credits can be redeemed for free, discounted or upgraded travel awards on United and other participating airlines, or for other travel industry awards. Travel awards can be redeemed at the "Standard" level for any unsold seat on any United flight to every destination served by United. Redemption at the "Saver" award level, however, is restricted with expiration dates, blackout periods and capacity controlled bookings, thereby limiting the use of Saver awards on certain flights. When a travel award level is attained, liability is recorded for the incremental costs of accrued credits based on expected redemptions. United's incremental costs include the additional costs of providing service for what would otherwise be a vacant seat, such as fuel, meal, personnel and ticketing costs. The incremental costs do not include any contribution to overhead or profit. At December 31, 1998, the estimated number of outstanding awards was approximately 6.1 million, as compared with 6.2 million at the end of the prior year. United estimates that 4.6 million of such awards will ultimately be redeemed and, accordingly, has recorded a liability amounting to $195 million, which is unchanged from the previous year. Based on historical data, the difference between the awards expected to be redeemed and the total awards outstanding arises because: (1) some awards will never be redeemed, (2) some will be redeemed for non-travel benefits, and (3) some will be redeemed on partner carriers. The number of Mileage Plus awards used on United in 1998 was 2.1 million, compared to 1.8 million in 1997 and 1.5 million in 1996. Such awards represented 9% of United's total revenue passenger miles in 1998, 8% in 1997, and 7% in 1996. These low percentages, as well as seat availability restrictions on the use of Saver awards (the most popular redemption), kept displacement, if any, of revenue passengers by users of Mileage Plus awards to a minimum. Industry Conditions - ------------------- Seasonality. Air travel business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. United's first- and fourth-quarter results normally are affected by reduced travel demand in the fall and winter, and United's operations are often affected adversely by winter weather. Thus, operating results for the Company are generally better in the second and third quarters. Competition. The airline industry is highly competitive. In domestic markets, new and existing carriers are free to initiate service on any route. United's domestic competitors include all of the other major U.S. airlines as well as regional carriers, some of which have lower cost structures than United. In its international service, United competes not only with U.S. carriers but also with national flag carriers of foreign countries, which in certain instances enjoy forms of governmental support not available to U.S. carriers. Competition on certain international routes is subject to varying degrees of governmental regulations (see "Government Regulation"). United has advantages over foreign air carriers in the United States because of its ability to generate U.S. origin-destination traffic from its integrated domestic route systems, and because foreign carriers are prohibited by U.S. law from carrying local passengers between two points (known as cabotage) in the United States. United experiences the same restriction in foreign countries. In addition, U.S. carriers are often constrained from carrying passengers to points beyond designated international gateway cities due to limitations in air service agreements or restrictions imposed unilaterally by foreign governments. To compensate for these structural limitations, U.S. and foreign carriers have entered into alliances and marketing arrangements which allow the carriers to provide feed to each other's flights. (See "Airline Operations - Alliances") Distribution Channels. Travel agents account for a substantial percentage of United's sales. In November 1998, as part of its ongoing effort to control costs, United capped at $100 the maximum commission payable for international travel purchased in the U.S. or Canada for travel outside those countries. The use of electronic distribution systems is also an important cost control initiative of United. United continues to expand the capabilities of its web site and observed an increase in 1998 in its internet bookings. The U.S. government and the European Commission are considering placing restrictions on the Internet products offered directly by the airlines as they also review the larger issue of restrictions on computer reservation systems. Government Regulation - --------------------- General. All carriers engaged in air transportation in the United States are subject to regulation by the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT"). The DOT has authority to: issue certificates of public convenience and necessity for domestic air transportation and, through the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), air-carrier operating certificates; authorize the provision of foreign air transportation by U.S. carriers; prohibit unjust discrimination; prescribe forms of accounts and require reports from air carriers; regulate methods of competition, including the provision and use of computerized reservation systems; and administer regulations providing for consumer protection, including regulations governing the accessibility of air transportation facilities for handicapped individuals. United holds certificates of public convenience and necessity, as well as air-carrier operating certificates, and therefore is subject to DOT regulations. The FAA administers the U.S. air traffic control system and oversees aviation safety issues. United's operations require licenses issued by the aviation authorities of the foreign countries that United serves. Foreign aviation authorities may from time to time impose a greater degree of economic regulation than exists with respect to United's domestic operations. United's ability to serve some foreign markets and its expansion into many of these markets are presently restricted by lack of aviation agreements to allow such service or, in some cases, by the restrictive terms of such agreements. In connection with its international services, United is required to file with the DOT and to observe tariffs establishing the fares charged and the rules governing the transportation provided. In certain cases, fares and schedules require the approval of the relevant foreign governments. Shifts in United States or foreign government aviation policies can lead to the alteration or termination of existing air service agreements between the U.S. and other governments, and could diminish the value of United's international route authority. United's operating rights under the air services agreements may not be preservable in such cases. Airport Access. Take-off and landing rights ("slots") at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, New York John F. Kennedy International, New York LaGuardia and Washington Reagan National airports, are limited by the "high density traffic rule." Under this rule, slots may be bought, sold or traded. The DOT, however, can require carriers to relinquish slots for reallocation if they fail to meet certain minimum-use standards. For the past few years, the DOT has been confiscating slots from incumbent carriers at Chicago O'Hare, including United, to provide more opportunities for foreign carriers. In 1997, the DOT began creating slots at certain slot-controlled airports to allow the entry of "new entrant" carriers. United holds a sufficient number of slots at airports subject to the high-density rule, but its ability to expand could be constrained if sufficient additional slots are not available on satisfactory terms. On February 9, 1999, federal transportation officials announced a plan to abolish, over a five year period, the high density traffic rule at Chicago's O'Hare and New York's Kennedy and Laguardia airports. The plan requires Congressional action. It is too early to determine what impact, if any, this proposal would have on the Company if enacted. United currently has a sufficient number of leased gates and other airport facilities, but expansion by United may be constrained at certain airports by insufficient availability of gates on attractive terms or other factors, such as noise restrictions. Safety. The FAA has regulatory jurisdiction over flight operations generally, including equipment, ground facilities, maintenance, communications and other matters. United's aircraft and engines are maintained in accordance with the standards and procedures recommended and approved by the manufacturers and the FAA. From time to time, the FAA issues airworthiness directives ("ADs") which require air carriers to undertake inspections and to make unscheduled modifications and improvements on aircraft, engines and related components and parts. The ADs sometimes cause United to incur substantial, unplanned expense when aircraft or engines are removed from service prematurely in order to undergo mandated inspections or modifications. The issuance of any particular AD may have a greater or lesser impact on United, compared to its competitors, depending upon the equipment covered by the directive. Civil and criminal sanctions may be assessed for not complying with the ADs. Environmental Regulations. The Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 ("ANCA") requires the phase-out by December 31, 1999 of Stage 2 aircraft operations, subject to certain waivers. The "Stage 2" and "Stage 3" terminology is industry vernacular referring to permissible noise levels under various aircraft operating conditions. The specific noise limitations are technical, but in general, Stage 3 aircraft will produce less overall noise than Stage 2 aircraft. By the year 2000, all commercial aircraft within the United States must meet the stricter Stage 3 noise requirements or be grounded. United will generally meet Stage 3 requirements by retiring Stage 2 aircraft and replacing some with newer Stage 3 aircraft, and by retrofitting the remaining Stage 2 aircraft with special equipment (known in the industry as "hushkits"). Most of the hushkits will be acquired through a swap of retired or retiring DC10-10 aircraft. The cost of acquiring the remaining hushkits is included in the Company's capital commitments disclosed under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" of Item 7. Federal and state environmental laws require that underground storage tanks (USTs) be upgraded to new construction standards and equipped with leak detection. These requirements are phased in based on the age, construction and use of existing tanks. United operates a number of underground and above-ground storage tanks throughout its system. They are used for the storage of fuels and deicing fluids. A program for the removal or upgrading of USTs, ongoing since 1987, was completed in 1998. United has been identified as a potentially responsible party in some state and federal recovery actions involving soil and groundwater contamination. United estimates the total cost of remediation to range from $43 million to $79 million. The EPA and FAA signed a Memorandum of Agreement in February 1998 to develop a voluntary process with the airline industry to reduce emissions that lead to ozone formation. This MOA includes a proposal that carries a "voluntary engine retrofit program" to reduce emissions from aircraft engines. As a result of this MOA, the carriers, EPA, FAA and local and state regulators have been involved in negotiations on the scope and content of the voluntary program. Despite proposals from the airline industry, this process has not yet resulted in an agreed program. Other Government Matters. Other federal agencies with jurisdiction over certain aspects of United's operations include the Department of Justice (Antitrust Division and Immigration and Naturalization Service); the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Employment Standards Administration); the National Mediation Board; the National Transportation Safety Board; the Treasury Department (U.S. Customs Service); the Federal Communications Commission (use of radio facilities by aircraft); and the United States Postal Service (carriage of domestic and international mail). United is also subject to varying degrees of regulation by foreign governments. In time of war or certain other national emergencies, the U.S. government may require United to provide airlift services under the Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program. Fuel - ---- United's results of operations are significantly affected by the price and availability of jet fuel. It is estimated that every $.01 change in the average annual price-per-gallon of jet fuel causes a change of approximately $31 million in United's annual fuel costs. The average price per gallon of jet fuel in 1998 declined 15.1%. Changes in fuel prices are industry-wide occurrences that benefit or harm United's competitors as well as United, although fuel-hedging activities may affect the degree to which fuel-price changes affect individual companies. To assure adequate supplies of fuel and to provide a measure of control over fuel costs, United ships fuel on major pipelines and stores fuel close to its major hub locations. Insurance - --------- United carries liability insurance of a type customary in the air transportation industry, in amounts which it deems adequate, covering passenger liability, public liability and property damage liability. The amount recoverable by United under aircraft-hull insurance covering all damage to its aircraft is not subject to any deductible amount in the event of a total loss. Employees - Labor Matters - ------------------------- UAL is the world's largest majority employee-owned company. At December 31, 1998, the Company and its subsidiaries had more than 95,035 employees. Approximately 82% of United's employees are represented by various labor organizations. The employee groups, number of employees, labor organization and current contract status for each of United's major collective bargaining groups as of December 31, 1998 are as follows: Number of Contract Open Employee Group Employees Union For Amendment -------------- --------- ----- ------------- Mechanics, ramp service & other ground employees 26,446 IAM July 12, 2000 Passenger Service Employee Group 19,198 IAM N/A* Flight attendants 22,681 AFA March 1, 2006 Pilots 9,292 ALPA April 12, 2000 ___________________________ *Began negotiations December 8, 1998 for a first contract. Corporate Governance - -------------------- Background. On July 12, 1994, the stockholders of UAL approved a plan of recapitalization that provided an approximately 55% equity and voting interest in UAL to certain employees of United in exchange for wage concessions and work-rule changes. The employees' equity interest is being allocated to individual employee accounts through the year 2000 under Employee Stock Ownership Plans ("ESOPs") which were created as part of the recapitalization. Since the ESOP shares are being allocated over time, the current ownership interest held in the ESOPs is less than 55%. The entire ESOP voting interest, however, is currently exercisable and is voted by the ESOP trustee at the direction of, and on behalf of, the employees participating in the ESOPs. As part of the recapitalization, the Company's shareholders approved an elaborate governance structure, which is contained principally in the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation ("UAL Charter"). Among other matters, the UAL Charter provides that the Company's Board of Directors is to consist of five public directors, two of whom are members of senior management; four independent directors; and three directors appointed by representatives of various employee groups, including the pilots and machinists. See the Company's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for information concerning the processes for electing the directors and for the Board committee requirements. A number of special shareholder and Board voting requirements were also established, as summarized below. Special Voting. In specified circumstances ("Extraordinary Matters"), actions by UAL or United Airlines require approval of either (a) 75% of the entire Board, including at least one union director, or (b) 75% of the voting stock present at a stockholder meeting. "Extraordinary Matters" include, certain business transactions outside the ordinary course of business, significant asset dispositions, and most issuances of equity securities. Most issuances of equity securities are also subject to a first refusal agreement in favor of employees participating in the ESOPs. Other special voting requirements apply to amendments to the UAL Charter and certain Bylaws, repurchases of Common Stock, stock sales to employee benefit plans, and business transactions with labor. "Sunset." The Voting Preferred Stock (See Item 8, Note 13 to Consolidated Financial Statements) outstanding at any time commands voting power for approximately 55% of the vote of all classes of capital stock in all matters requiring a stockholder vote, other than for the election of members of the Board of Directors. The Voting Preferred Stock will generally continue to represent approximately 55% of the aggregate voting power until the "Sunset." The "Sunset" will occur when the common shares issuable upon conversion of the outstanding Class 1 and Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock, plus any common equity (generally common stock issued or issuable at the time of the recapitalization) and available unissued ESOP shares held in the ESOPs or any other employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company for the benefit of its employees, represent, in the aggregate, less than 20% of the common equity and available unissued ESOP shares of the Company. For purposes of measuring the Sunset, employee ownership is approximately 65.73% at December 31, 1998. For a more complete description of the Company's governance structure, see the UAL Charter, the Stockholders' Agreements and the First Refusal Agreement, included as exhibits to this Form 10-K. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES. Flight Equipment - ---------------- As of December 31, 1998, United's operating aircraft fleet totaled 577 jet aircraft, of which 268 were owned and 309 were leased. These aircraft are listed below: Average Average Aircraft Type No. of Seats Owned Leased* Total Age (Years) ------------- ------------ ----- ------- ----- ----------- A319-100 126 10 10 20 1 A320-200 144 11 40 51 3 B727-200 147 65 10 75 20 B737-200 109 24 0 24 19 B737-300 129 10 91 101 10 B737-500 112 27 30 57 6 B747-100 450 4 0 4 28 B747-200 347 2 7 9 20 B747-400 363 15 21 36 5 B757-200 188 41 55 96 7 B767-200 168 19 0 19 16 B767-300 213 8 19 27 6 B777-200 290 16 18 34 2 DC10-10 288 13 3 16 22 DC10-30 298 1 3 4 20 DC10-30F N/A 2 2 4 19 TOTAL OPERATING FLEET 268 309 577 10 === === === === * United's aircraft leases have initial terms of 10 to 26 years, and expiration dates range from 1999 through 2020. Under the terms of leases for 302 of the aircraft in the operating fleet, United has the right to purchase the aircraft at the end of the lease term, in some cases at fair market value and in others at fair market value or a percentage of cost. As of December 31, 1998, 69 of the 268 aircraft owned by United were encumbered under debt agreements. The following table sets forth United's firm aircraft orders and expected delivery schedules as of December 31, 1998: Aircraft Type Number To Be Delivered Delivery Rate ------------- ------ --------------- ------------- A319-100 27 1999-2002 0-2 per month A320-200 35 1999-2002 0-3 per month B747-400 15 1999-2002 0-2 per month B757-200 2 1999 0-2 per month B767-300 10 1999-2002 0-1 per month B777-200 18 1999-2002 0-2 per month Total 107 Ground Facilities and Equipment - ------------------------------- United has entered into various leases relating to its use of airport-landing areas, gates, hangar sites, terminal buildings and other airport facilities in most of the municipalities it serves. Major leases expire at Chicago O'Hare in 2018, San Francisco in 2011, Washington Dulles in 2014 and Los Angeles in 2021. United also has leased ticketing, sales and general office space in the downtown and outlying areas of most of the larger cities in its system. In suburban Chicago, United owns a 106-acre complex consisting of more than one-million square feet of office space for its world headquarters, a computer facility and a training center. United's Maintenance Operation Center ("MOC") at San Francisco International Airport occupies 129 acres of land, three-million square feet of floor space and 12 aircraft hangar docks under lease expiring in 2007, with an option to extend for 10 years. United's Indianapolis Maintenance Center ("IMC") is operated under a lease with the Indianapolis Airport Authority that expires in 2031. IMC is a major aircraft maintenance and overhaul facility and is being used for maintenance of Boeing B737, B757, B767 and A320 aircraft. United also has a major facility at the Oakland, California airport, dedicated to airframe maintenance. At Denver International Airport, United operates under a lease and use agreement expiring in 2025, and occupies 44 gates and more than one million square feet of exclusive or preferential use terminal building space. United's flight training center, located at the former Stapleton International Airport, was purchased by United from the City and County of Denver and can accommodate 36 flight simulators and more than 90 computer-based training stations. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. No material legal proceedings pending. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company during the fourth quarter of 1998. Executive Officers of the Registrant - ------------------------------------ Information regarding the executive officers of the Company is as follows: Gerald Greenwald. Age 63. Mr. Greenwald has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and United since July 12, 1994. During the year prior to joining the Company, he served as Chairman of Tatra Truck Company, Czech Republic (a truck manufacturer). James E. Goodwin. Age 54. Mr. Goodwin has been President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and United since September 1998. From April 1, 1995 to his current appointment, he served as Senior Vice President - North America of United. From 1992 to 1995, he served as Senior Vice President - International of United. Christopher D. Bowers. Age 51. Mr. Bowers has been Senior Vice President - North America of United since September 1998. From April 1, 1995 until his current appointment, he served as Senior Vice President - International of United. From 1988 until 1995, he served as Vice President and General Sales Manager of the sales division of United. David Coltman. Age 56. Mr. Coltman has been Senior Vice President - Marketing of United since April 1, 1995. From 1989 until assuming his current position, Mr. Coltman served as Vice President - Atlantic Division. Rono Dutta. Age 47. Mr. Dutta has been Senior Vice President - Planning of United since November 7, 1994 and became an executive officer of United on April 1, 1995. From 1991 until assuming his current position, Mr. Dutta held other vice president positions at United, overseeing cargo, information systems, and maintenance. Douglas A. Hacker. Age 43. Mr. Hacker has been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and United since July 12, 1994 and had served previously as Senior Vice President - Finance of United. William P. Hobgood. Age 60. Mr. Hobgood has been Senior Vice President - People of United since March 1, 1997. From 1981 until joining United, he was in private practice as an attorney specializing in mediation and arbitration, including labor-management issues. Shelley A. Longmuir. Age 42. Ms. Longmuir has been Senior Vice President - International, Regulatory, and Governmental Affairs of United since October 1998. From April 1994 until October 1998, Ms. Longmuir served as Vice President - Governmental Affairs of United. From March 1993 until April 1994, she was Senior Counsel - Governmental Affairs of United. Francesca M. Maher. Age 41. Ms. Maher has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company and United since October 1998. From June 1997 until October 1998, she was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company and United. From April 1993 until June 1997, she was Vice President - Law and Corporate Secretary of the Company. With respect to United, she was VP-Law, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from October 1994 to June 1997, and from April 1993 until October 1994, she was Vice President - Law and Corporate Secretary. Stuart I. Oran. Age 48. Mr. Oran has been Senior Vice President - International for United since October 1998. Prior to that appointment, he had been Executive Vice President of the Company and Executive Vice President - Corporate Affairs of United since July 12, 1994. Prior to joining the Company, he was a corporate partner with the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison. Andrew P. Studdert. Age 42. Mr. Studdert has been Senior Vice President - Fleet Operations of United since September 1997. Previously he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of United from April 1995 to September 1997. Prior to joining United, he was an independent information systems consultant from July 1994 to March 1995, Executive Vice President of First Interstate Bancorp (banking) from February 1994 until June 1994, and President of First Interstate of Southern Nevada Bank (a banking corporation) from July 1991 to January 1994. There are no family relationships among the executive officers of the Company. The executive officers of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. PART II ------- ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. The Company's Common Stock, $.01 par value (the "Common Stock"), is traded principally on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under the symbol UAL, and is also listed on the Chicago Stock Exchange and the Pacific Stock Exchange. The following sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low sales prices per share of the Company's Common Stock on the NYSE Composite Tape. High Low ---- --- 1998: 1st quarter $ 95 1/4 $ 82 2nd quarter 97 1/2 73 1/16 3rd quarter 94 56 4th quarter 70 7/8 55 1/4 1997: 1st quarter $ 71 1/2 $ 55 3/8 2nd quarter 81 3/8 63 3rd quarter 87 7/8 71 1/2 4th quarter 101 3/4 80 1/2 No dividends have been declared on the Company's common stock during the past five years. The payment of any future dividends on the Common Stock and the amount thereof will be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company based on earnings, the financial condition of the Company and other relevant factors. The Company has no immediate plans to pay cash dividends. At March 11, 1999, based on reports by the Company's transfer agent for the Common Stock, there were 16,488 common stockholders of record. Item 6. Selected Financial Data and Operating Statistics - ---------------------------------------------------------- <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions, Except Per Share and Rates) Year Ended December 31 ---------------------- 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Operating revenues $17,561 $17,378 $16,362 $14,943 $13,950 Earnings before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of accounting changes 821 958 600 378 77 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of tax - (9) (67) (29) - Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax - - - - (26) Net earnings 821 949 533 349 51 Per share amounts, diluted: Earnings before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of accounting changes 6.83 9.04 5.85 5.23 0.19 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt - (0.09) (0.79) (0.41) - Cumulative effect of accounting changes - - - - (0.34) Net earnings (loss) 6.83 8.95 5.06 4.82 (0.15) Total assets at year-end 18,559 15,464 12,677 11,641 11,764 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current portion, and redeemable preferred stock 5,345 4,278 3,385 4,102 4,077 Revenue passengers 87 84 82 79 74 Revenue passenger miles 124,609 121,426 116,697 111,811 108,299 Available seat miles 174,008 169,110 162,843 158,569 152,193 Passenger load factor 71.6% 71.8% 71.7% 70.5% 71.2% Breakeven passenger load factor 64.9% 66.0% 66.0% 66.1% 68.2% Passenger revenue per passenger mile (in cents) 12.4 12.6 12.4 11.8 11.3 Operating revenue per available seat mile (in cents) 10.1 10.3 10.0 9.4 9.1 Operating expense per available seat mile (in cents) 9.2 9.5 9.3 8.9 8.8 Operating expense per available seat mile excluding ESOP charges (in cents) 8.8 8.9 8.9 8.6 8.6 Fuel gallons consumed 3,029 2,964 2,883 2,822 2,697 Average price per gallon of jet fuel (in cents) 59.0 69.5 72.2 59.5 58.8 </TABLE> Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - ----------------------------------------------------------- This section contains forward-looking statements which are identified with an asterisk (*). Factors that could significantly impact the expected results referenced in the forward-looking statements are listed in the last paragraph of the section, "Outlook for 1999." On July 12, 1994, the stockholders of UAL Corporation ("UAL") approved a plan of recapitalization that provides an approximately 55% equity and voting interest in UAL to certain employees of United Air Lines, Inc. ("United") in exchange for wage concessions and work-rule changes. The employees' equity interest is being allocated to individual employee accounts through the year 2000 under Employee Stock Ownership Plans ("ESOPs") which were created as part of the recapitalization. Since the ESOP shares are being allocated over time, the current ownership interest held in the ESOPs is less than 55%. The entire ESOP voting interest is currently exercisable, which is voted by the ESOP trustee at the direction of, and on behalf of, the holders of the ESOP stock. Liquidity and Capital Resources - ------------------------------- Liquidity - UAL's total of cash and cash equivalents and short- term investments was $815 million at December 31, 1998, compared to $845 million at December 31, 1997. Operating activities during the year generated $3.194 billion. Cash was used primarily to fund net additions to property and equipment and to repurchase common stock. Property additions, including aircraft, aircraft spare parts, facilities and ground equipment, amounted to $2.832 billion, while property dispositions resulted in proceeds of $452 million. In 1998, United took delivery of ten A320, sixteen A319, four B777, two B757, four B767 and five B747 aircraft. Thirty-four of these aircraft were purchased and seven were acquired under capital leases. Eight of the aircraft purchased during the year were later sold and then leased back under capital leases. Additionally, United acquired six B727 and three DC10-10 off-lease during 1998 and retired twenty-eight B737, five B747 and six DC10-10 aircraft. Consistent with a plan announced earlier in the year, the Company made payments of $459 million for the repurchase of 7.1 million shares of common stock. In January 1999, the Company completed its repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company's common stock after acquiring a total of 7.7 million shares. Financing activities also included principal payments under debt and capital lease obligations of $271 million and $322 million, respectively and $154 million in aircraft lease deposits with certain banks in connection with the financing of capital lease transactions. Additionally, the Company issued $928 million in debt and used part of the proceeds to purchase $693 million in equipment certificates under Company operating leases. Included in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 1998 were $142 million of securities held by third parties under securities lending agreements, as well as collateral in the amount of 102% of the value of the securities lent. United is obligated to reacquire the securities at the end of the contract. As of December 31, 1998, UAL had a working capital deficit of $2.760 billion as compared to $2.300 billion at December 31, 1997. Historically, UAL has operated with a working capital deficit and, as in the past, UAL expects to meet all of its obligations as they become due. In addition, UAL may from time to time repurchase on the open market, in privately negotiated purchases or otherwise, its debt and equity securities. United has available a $750 million revolving credit facility, as well as a separate $227 million short-term borrowing facility, as described in Note 8 "Short-Term Borrowings" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Prior Years. Operating activities in 1997 generated cash flows of $2.567 billion and the Company's sale of its interest in the Apollo Travel Services Partnership provided $539 million in cash proceeds (see "Sale of Affiliate"). Cash was used primarily to fund net additions to property and equipment of $2.812 billion and to repurchase common stock in the amount of $250 million. Financing activities also included the early extinguishment of $151 million in principal amount of various debt securities, mandatory repayments of long-term debt totaling $136 million and payments under capital leases of $147 million. In addition, the Company made $112 million in aircraft lease deposits with certain banks in connection with the financing of certain aircraft acquired under capital lease transactions and issued $597 million of enhanced pass through certificates. Operating activities in 1996 generated cash flows of $2.453 billion. Cash was used primarily to repay long-term debt and to fund net additions to property and equipment. In addition to the early extinguishment of $641 million in principal amount of various debt securities, UAL made mandatory repayments of long-term debt totaling $150 million and payments under capital lease obligations of $112 million during the year. Financing activities also included payments of $324 million for conversions of all of UAL's outstanding 6 3/8% convertible debentures, $84 million for the reacquisition of UAL's Series B preferred stock and aircraft lease deposits of $110 million with certain banks in connection with the financing of certain capital lease transactions. Net property additions amounted to $1.483 billion. Capital Commitments - At December 31, 1998, commitments for the purchase of property and equipment, principally aircraft, approximated $6.8 billion, after deducting advance payments. Of this amount, an estimated $2.7 billion is due to be spent in 1999. For further details, see Note 18 "Commitments, Contingent Liabilities and Uncertainties" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Capital Resources - Funds necessary to finance aircraft acquisitions are expected to be obtained from internally generated funds, external financing arrangements or other external sources. At December 31, 1998, United's senior unsecured debt was rated BB+ by Standard and Poor's ("S & P") and Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service Inc. ("Moody's"). UAL's Series B preferred stock and redeemable preferred securities were rated BB- by S & P and Ba3 by Moody's. Results of Operations - --------------------- Summary of Results - UAL's earnings from operations were $1.478 billion in 1998, compared to operating earnings of $1.259 billion in 1997. UAL's net earnings in 1998 were $821 million ($6.83 per share, diluted), compared to net earnings of $949 million in 1997 ($8.95 per share, diluted). The 1997 earnings include an extraordinary loss of $9 million, after tax, on early extinguishment of debt and an after-tax gain on the ATS/Galileo transaction (see "Sale of Affiliate") of $235 million ($2.40 per share, diluted). Management believes that a more complete understanding of UAL's results may be gained by viewing them on a pro forma, "Fully Distributed" basis. This approach considers all ESOP shares which will ultimately be distributed to employees throughout the ESOP period (rather than just the shares committed to be released) to be immediately outstanding and thus Fully Distributed. Consistent with this method, the ESOP compensation expense is excluded from Fully Distributed net earnings, and ESOP convertible preferred stock dividends are not deducted from earnings attributable to common stockholders. No adjustments are made to Fully Distributed earnings to reflect future salary increases. A comparison of results reported on a Fully Distributed basis to results reported under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> December 31, 1998 December 31, 1997 ----------------- ----------------- GAAP Fully GAAP Fully (diluted) Distributed (diluted) Distributed --------- ----------- --------- ----------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Net Income $ 821 $ 1,308 $ 949 $ 1,546 ----- ------ ----- ------ Per Share: Earnings before gains on sales and extraordinary loss $ 6.83 $ 10.24 $ 6.64 $ 9.97 Gains on sales of ATS/Galileo, net - - 2.40 1.79 Extraordinary loss, net - - (0.09) (0.07) ----- ------ ----- ----- $ 6.83 $ 10.24 $ 8.95 $ 11.69 ===== ====== ===== ===== </TABLE> The current relationship of earnings and earnings per share as computed on a GAAP basis versus a Fully Distributed basis may not be representative of the relationship in future periods because of various factors. These factors include: the dependence of ESOP compensation expense on the common stock price; trends and commitments with respect to wages; and the increasing number of shares assumed outstanding under the GAAP basis during the remainder of the ESOP period. 1998 Compared with 1997 - - ------------------------- Operating Revenues. Operating revenues increased $183 million (1%) while United's revenue per available seat mile (unit revenue) decreased 2% to 10.07 cents. Passenger revenues increased $178 million (1%) due to a 3% increase in United's revenue passenger miles despite a 1% decrease in yield from 12.55 to 12.36 cents. Available seat miles across the system were up 3% year over year; however, passenger load factor decreased 0.2 point to 71.6%. The following analysis by market is based on information reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Increase (Decrease) ------------------- Available Seat Revenue Passenger Miles Revenue Per Revenue Miles (Capacity) (Traffic) Passenger Mile (Yield) ---------------- ----------------------- --------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Domestic 4% 5% 2% Pacific (9%) (10%) (13%) Atlantic 15% 11% (3%) Latin America 17% 9% (8%) </TABLE> Pacific yields continue to be negatively impacted by the weakness of the Japanese yen compared to the dollar during the first nine months of 1998, and the continued effects of the Asian economic turmoil on demand for travel. Yields in other international markets have been impacted by a negative pricing environment resulting from excess industry capacity and weakened economies. Cargo revenues increased $21 million (2%) on increased freight ton miles of 6%. A relatively flat freight yield together with a 1% lower mail yield, resulted in a 1% decrease in cargo yield for the year. Other operating revenues decreased $16 million (1%) due to the sale of ATS in July 1997, partially offset by increases in frequent flyer program partner-related revenues and contract sales to third parties. Operating Expenses. Operating expenses decreased $36 million (0.2%) and United's cost per available seat mile including ESOP compensation expense decreased 3%, from 9.53 cents to 9.24 cents. Without the ESOP compensation expense, United's cost per available seat mile would have been 8.76 cents, a decrease of 2% from 1997. ESOP compensation expense decreased $158 million (16%) reflecting the decrease in the estimated average fair value of stock committed to the Supplemental ESOP. Purchased services increased $220 million (17%) due to increases in computer reservations fees, credit card discounts, communications expense and Year 2000-related spending. Depreciation and amortization increased $69 million (10%) due to an increase in the number of owned aircraft and an $11 million decrease in gains on asset sales, from $23 million in 1997 to $12 million in 1998. Salaries and related costs increased $323 million (6%) due to ESOP mid-term wage adjustments which took place in July 1998 and increased staffing in certain customer- oriented positions. Aircraft fuel decreased $273 million (13%) as a result of a 15% decrease in the average cost of fuel from 69.5 cents to 59.0 cents a gallon. Commissions decreased $183 million (12%) due to a change in the commission structure implemented in the third quarter of 1997 as well as a slight decrease in commissionable revenues. Aircraft rent decreased $49 million (5%) as a result of refinancing aircraft under operating lease. Other Income and Expense. Other income (expense) amounted to $222 million in expense in 1998 compared to $265 million in income in 1997. Interest expense increased $69 million (24%) in 1998 due to the issuance of long-term debt in 1997 and 1998. Interest income increased $7 million (13%) due to higher investment balances. In 1998, foreign exchange losses increased $65 million. Because not all economic hedges qualify as accounting hedges, unrealized gains and losses may be recognized in income in advance of the actual foreign currency cash flows. This mismatch of accounting gains and losses and foreign currency cash flows was especially pronounced during the fourth quarter of 1998 as a result of the appreciation in value of the Japanese yen, relative to the U.S. dollar. This mismatch resulted in a pre-tax charge of $52 million which is included in foreign exchange losses. In addition, 1997 included a $275 million gain on the sale of ATS and a $103 million gain on the initial public offering of Galileo stock. 1997 Compared with 1996 - - ------------------------- Operating Revenues. Operating revenues increased $1.016 billion (6%) and United's revenue per available seat mile (unit revenue) increased 2% to 10.25 cents. Passenger revenues increased $877 million (6%) due to a 4% increase in United's revenue passenger miles and a 2% increase in yield to 12.55 cents. Available seat miles across the system were up 4% year over year resulting in a slight increase to system passenger load factor of 0.1 points to 71.8%. The following analysis by market is based on information reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT"): <TABLE> <CAPTION> Increase (Decrease) ------------------- Available Seat Revenue Passenger Miles Revenue Per Revenue Miles (Capacity) (Traffic) Passenger Mile (Yield) ---------------- ----------------------- --------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Domestic 2% 3% 1% Pacific 3% -% 2% Atlantic 19% 20% 3% Latin America -% 2% 8% </TABLE> Latin American yield was impacted by strengthening economies in Latin American countries as well as an improved mix of high-yield passengers. Strong U.S. and European economies provided a positive pricing environment resulting in an increase in Atlantic yield. Pacific yields reflect a weak Japanese economy and a stronger U.S. dollar. Domestic yield increased despite the fact that the U.S. airline ticket tax was in effect for only four months of 1996 versus ten months of 1997. Cargo revenues increased $119 million (15%) on increases of 24% in freight ton miles and 6% in mail ton miles, as a result of a new dedicated freighter operation utilizing four DC10-30s and the introduction of long-range B777-200B aircraft. A 5% lower freight yield was only partially offset by a 2% higher mail yield for an overall decrease in cargo yield of 4%. Other operating revenues increased $20 million (2%) due to increases in frequent flyer program partner related revenues and fuel sales to third parties, partially offset by the loss of ATS revenues resulting from its sale in July 1997 (see "Sale of Affiliate"). Operating Expenses. Operating expenses increased $880 million (6%) and United's cost per available seat mile increased 2% from 9.33 to 9.53 cents, including ESOP compensation expense. Without the ESOP compensation expense, United's 1997 cost per available seat mile would have been 8.94 cents, an increase of less than 1% from 1996. ESOP compensation expense increased $302 million (44%), reflecting the increase in the estimated average fair value of ESOP stock committed to be released to employees as a result of UAL's higher common stock price. Salaries and related costs increased $299 million (6%) as a result of increased staffing in certain customer-contact positions, as well as mid-term wage adjustments which took effect July 1, 1997. Commissions increased $42 million (3%) due to increased commissionable revenues, partially offset by the change in the commission structure which United implemented in the third quarter of 1997. United lowered the base commission paid to travel agents from 10% to 8% (up to a maximum of $50) on all tickets purchased in the U.S. and Canada for both domestic and international travel. This action is expected to save approximately $100 million annually in commission costs. Purchased services increased $98 million (8%) due principally to volume-related increases in computer reservations fees, credit card discounts and communication charges. Aircraft maintenance increased $154 million (34%) due to increased purchased maintenance as well as the timing of maintenance cycles. Depreciation and amortization decreased $35 million (5%) despite the acquisition of new aircraft, due to lower depreciation on DC10-10 aircraft which are scheduled for retirement, gains on asset sales of $23 million in 1997 compared to $11 million in 1996, and a $30 million charge in 1996 to reduce the carrying value of aircraft seats being replaced. Aircraft fuel decreased $21 million (1%) despite a 3% increase in consumption, due to a 4% decrease in the price of fuel from 72.2 cents to 69.5 cents a gallon. Other Income and Expense. Other income (expense) amounted to $265 million in income in 1997 compared to $153 million in expense in 1996. Interest capitalized, primarily on aircraft advance payments, increased $27 million (35%). Interest expense decreased $9 million (3%) due to the prepayment of long-term debt in 1996. Interest income decreased $5 million (9%) due to lower average interest rates. In addition, 1997 included a $275 million gain on the sale of ATS and a $103 million gain on the initial public offering of Galileo stock. Included in 1996 is a $20 million charge for the settlement of litigation related to the travel agency commission cap implemented by the Company in February 1995. Other Information - ----------------- Sale of Affiliate - In July 1997, United completed the sale of its interest in the Apollo Travel Services Partnership ("ATS"), a 77% owned affiliate whose accounts were consolidated, to Galileo International, Inc. ("Galileo"), heretofore a 38% owned affiliate accounted for under the equity method, for $539 million in cash. This transaction resulted in a pre- tax gain of approximately $405 million. Of this amount, $275 million was recognized during the third quarter of 1997 and the balance will be recognized over the next 25 years, the estimated remaining life of the assets acquired by Galileo. Galileo raised a portion of the proceeds used to purchase ATS through the completion of an initial public offering of 16,799,700 shares of its common stock, representing 16.0% of its economic interest, at $24.50 per share for net proceeds of approximately $390 million. This transaction resulted in a reduction of the Company's ownership in Galileo from 38% to 32%. In accordance with the Company's policy of recognizing gains or losses on the sale of a subsidiary's stock based on the difference between the offering price and the Company's carrying amount of such stock, the Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $103 million during the third quarter of 1997. The Company also recorded $40 million of deferred taxes related to this gain. United continues to account for Galileo under the equity method and to purchase computer reservations services under its existing services agreement with Galileo. Labor Agreements and Wage Adjustments - The 1994 recapitalization resulted in new labor agreements for certain employee groups and a new corporate governance structure, which was designed to achieve balance between the various employee-owner groups and public stockholders. The labor agreements and governance structure could inhibit management's ability to alter strategy in a volatile, competitive industry by restricting certain operating and financing activities, including the sale of assets, the issuance of equity securities and the ability to furlough employees. Consistent with the various agreements supporting the 1994 recapitalization, in 1997, employees represented by the Air Line Pilots' Association, International ("ALPA") and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") ratified agreements providing for restoration of wage rates for the two groups in the year 2000 to levels that existed prior to the recapitalization in July 1994, as well as restoration of the Company's contribution to the pilots' defined contribution plan from its current rate of 1% to its pre-ESOP rate of 9% in the year 2000. On October 1, 1997, the Association of Flight Attendants ("AFA") ratified a new contract which will remain in effect through March 1, 2006. Included in the contract were lump sum payments of 4% in December 1999 and 5% in 2001, 2003 and 2005; as well as minimum 2% wage increases in 2000, 2002 and 2004. Additionally, the contract includes a series of arbitrations beginning in 2001 which can award additional compensation increases, subject to meeting Vision 2000 goals as discussed below. The agreement also provides for benefits and work rule changes and a number of service quality and productivity enhancements designed to help the Company achieve its customer satisfaction objectives. On July 17, 1998, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") became the collective-bargaining representative for United's approximately 19,000 public contact employees (primarily customer service and reservations sales and service representatives). In December, the Company and the IAM began negotiations regarding a contract for the affected employees. Also in July 1998, United announced its intentions to improve compensation and benefits for the Company's nearly 2,000 administrative employees hired on or after February 1, 1994 ("post-ESOP employees"). Currently, the Company's administrative employees are being paid under a two-tier wage structure which went into effect at the time of the 1994 recapitalization. Effective April 13, 2000, the two- tiers will be merged and post-ESOP employees will be paid on the same basis as those employees hired prior to February 1, 1994. In addition, on January 1, 1999, the benefits for full-time post-ESOP employees will match those of employees hired prior to February 1, 1994, including company-paid medical, dental and pension, and the benefits for part-time employees will be improved. The wage, benefit and work-rule adjustments outlined above are consistent with the Company's objective, known as Vision 2000, to put employee compensation on a competitive level with peer group compensation at the conclusion of the agreements outlined above. The ultimate cost to the Company of Vision 2000, particularly given that peer group compensation is subject to change between now and the conclusion of the agreements, is not determinable. However, as a result of these changes, the Company expects that its annual Salaries and related costs will increase at a faster rate than its major competitors from now through the year 2000. Foreign Operations - United generates revenues and incurs expenses in numerous foreign currencies. These expenses include aircraft leases, commissions, catering, personnel costs, reservation and ticket office services, customer service expenses and aircraft maintenance. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates impact operating income through changes in foreign currency-denominated operating revenues and expenses. Despite the adverse (favorable) effects a strengthening (weakening) foreign currency may have on U.S. originating traffic, a strengthening (weakening) of foreign currencies tends to increase (decrease) reported revenue and operating income because United's foreign currency- denominated operating revenue generally exceeds its foreign currency-denominated operating expense for each currency. By carrying passengers and cargo in both directions between the U.S. and almost every major economic region in the world and by selling its services in each local country, United attempts to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in any single foreign currency. The Company's biggest net exposures are typically for Japanese yen, Hong Kong dollars, Australian dollars and British pounds. During 1998, yen- denominated operating revenue net of yen-denominated operating expense was approximately 66 billion yen (approximately $490 million), Hong Kong dollar-denominated operating revenue net of Hong Kong dollar-denominated operating expense was approximately 1,838 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $236 million), Australian dollar- denominated operating revenue net of Australian dollar- denominated operating expense was approximately 245 million Australian dollars (approximately $153 million) and British pound-denominated operating revenue net of British pound- denominated operating expense was approximately 73 million British pounds (approximately $122 million). United hedges some of the risk of exchange rate volatility on its anticipated future yen revenues and Hong Kong revenues by purchasing put options for each respective currency. To reduce some of the costs of this hedging program, the Company also sells call options in each currency from time to time. United continually monitors its foreign currency hedging program and is no longer entering into yen option contracts. At a point in the future, United may elect to reestablish its yen hedging program. United also attempts to reduce its exposure to transaction gains and losses by converting excess local currencies generated to U.S. dollars and by entering into currency forward or exchange contracts. The total notional amount of outstanding currency options and forward exchange contracts, and their respective fair market values as of December 31, 1998, are summarized in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. United's foreign operations involve insignificant amounts of physical assets; however, there are sizable intangible assets related to acquisitions of Atlantic and Latin American route authorities. Operating authorities in international markets are governed by bilateral aviation agreements between the United States and foreign countries. Changes in U.S. or foreign government aviation policies can lead to the alteration or termination of existing air service agreements that could adversely impact the value of United's international route authority. Significant changes in such policies could also have a material impact on UAL's operating revenues and results of operations. Airport Rents and Landing Fees - United is charged facility rental and landing fees at virtually every airport at which it operates. In recent years, many airports have increased or sought to increase rates charged to airlines as a means of compensating for increasing demands upon airport revenues. Airlines have challenged certain of these increases through litigation and in some cases have not been successful. The Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") and the DOT have instituted an administrative hearing process to judge whether rate increases are legal and valid. However, to the extent the limitations on such charges are relaxed or the ability of airlines to challenge such charges is restricted, the rates charged by airports may increase substantially. Management cannot predict the magnitude of any such increase. Update on Year 2000 Readiness - The Company, like most corporations, faces potential problems if software applications, computer equipment and embedded computer chips fail to recognize calendar dates beginning in the year 2000. The Company has developed a five- step process to achieve Year 2000 readiness: Awareness, Inventory, Assessment, Remediation, and Testing. Awareness consists of the initial recognition that a program, system, or device could be date-sensitive and susceptible to malfunction. Inventory refers to the identification and documentation of all such programs, systems, and devices. Assessment refers to the evaluation and determination of what course of action should be taken with respect to a specific program, system or device. Remediation refers to the corrective action taken, such as repairing or replacing, to avoid malfunctions. Testing consists of all activities undertaken to gain assurance that the remediated program, system or device will function as expected for dates after 1999. The Company has established a Year 2000 Program office to oversee this process. The above-referenced five-step process is being applied in four major areas. The first area consists of the information systems maintained and supported by the Company's Information Services Division, collectively referred to as information technology or "IT" systems. The IT systems include, among other things, (1) the hardware related infrastructure, which includes voice and data communications networks, and (2) mainframe and non-mainframe based software applications. The Company develops and uses these software applications in functions such as reservations, ticketing, flight scheduling, seat inventory and customer service. The second area consists of user maintained applications that generally are not supported by the Company's Information Services Division. The third area consists of operational systems and devices that include, among other things, aircraft avionics, baggage handling, aircraft ground handling, passenger loading bridges, and flight simulators. User maintained applications and operational systems and devices are collectively referred to as "non-IT systems." The fourth area consists of the Company's critical business partners which would include, among others, air traffic control systems, airport authorities, telecommunications providers, computer reservation systems, and airframe and engine manufacturers. As discussed below, the Company remains on target in completing its five-step process. The awareness and inventory phases are complete. The assessment phase is complete with respect to IT and non-IT systems, and substantial progress has been made in the remediation phase of the IT systems, and with a few exceptions for non- critical systems, substantially all IT and non-IT systems will be remediated by March 31, 1999. The assessment process is still ongoing with respect to critical business partners. IT systems. The Company remains on schedule for completing the remediation of its hardware infrastructure. Remediation and the initial system testing of the mainframe hardware and software is substantially complete, while all other hardware infrastructure, including data and voice networks, is expected to be remediated and tested by March 31, 1999. Remediation and initial testing of essentially all internally developed IT software applications has been completed as of December 31, 1998. System integration testing for all IT systems that are critical to the operations is expected to be completed by June 30, 1999, and system integration testing for all other systems is expected to be completed by June 30, 1999. Non-IT Systems. The technical assessment stage for non- IT systems is complete. Most airport systems (including aircraft ground handling equipment, customer service equipment at airports and passenger loading bridges) are not date-sensitive and therefore will not require remediation. Those non-IT systems that are date-sensitive and critical to the Company's business, such as aircraft avionics and flight simulators, are scheduled to be substantially remediated and tested by June 30, 1999. Critical Business Partners. The Company has grouped its critical business partners into three categories: strategic, preferred or commodity. The "strategic" category consists of those partners, such as air traffic control systems, airport authorities, telecommunications providers, computer reservation systems, and airframe and engine manufacturers, without which the Company would cease to operate. The "preferred" category consists of partners that have substantial interaction with the Company, but whose absence would not necessarily cause an immediate or irreversible interruption or cessation of business operations. The "commodity" category consists of those partners who provide goods or services that could be readily replaced and whose absence would not materially impact the business. The Company has been contacting its "strategic" partners and performing site visits to ascertain their state of Year 2000 readiness, and has contacted all of them as of December 31, 1998. Preferred and commodity partners are being contacted to evaluate their Year 2000 remediation programs. To date the Company has contacted a significant number of preferred and commodity partners. For those partners without programs in place or not responding, the Company may look for alternate suppliers unless a Year 2000 program is in place with a planned completion date no later than June 30, 1999. The Company is working closely with the Air Transport Association ("ATA"), an industry organization consisting mostly of North American airlines. The ATA has undertaken a study to assess the process that major domestic airports are using to achieve Year 2000 readiness. Preliminary results of that study suggest most of the larger domestic airports are making progress toward being Year 2000 compliant. Certain of the smaller domestic airports do not, as yet, have detailed Year 2000 plans in place. A similar project is underway with the International Air Transport Association to review the Year 2000 process at international airports. Current information suggests that some key international airports may be behind schedule. The Company's aircraft manufacturers have concluded that there are no flight safety issues. However, the Company continues to test its aircraft systems and to work with its manufacturers to ensure Year 2000 readiness. To date, the Company has projected that it will cost approximately $90 million ($38 million in capital spending and $52 million in expense) to make the Company Year 2000 ready. Of that total, $28 million has already been spent, while the remaining $62 million is expected to be spent in 1999. All the amounts expected to be recognized as expense in 1999 have been taken into consideration in the earnings outlook discussed in the "Outlook for 1999". A series of airline readiness reviews are planned during the second quarter of 1999 to ensure aircraft, air traffic control, airports, support groups and critical business partners are prepared for Year 2000 and can provide uninterrupted operations. By September 30, 1999, the Company will complete a risk analysis and develop risk estimates after completing the airline readiness reviews. Based on the results of the airline readiness review, the Company will develop any contingency plans that are needed. At this point in time, the Company does not have specific Year 2000 contingency plans in place. It is likely that certain international airports and air traffic control systems will not complete their Year 2000 programs by September 30, 1999. We will continue to evaluate Year 2000 readiness at these locations and develop contingency plans as needed. The Company believes that the current and planned activities to modify its systems will reduce the risks of a business interruption. A failure by its systems to be Year 2000 ready could materially and adversely impact the Company's results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. The Company also relies heavily upon its critical business partners in its normal business activities. Failure by critical business partners to be Year 2000 ready could materially and adversely impact the Company's results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. Due to the general uncertainty surrounding the Year 2000 problem, and the uncertainty surrounding the readiness of its critical business partners, the Company is unable at this time to determine if any failure will occur or if such failure will have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. Readers are cautioned that the Year 2000 section contains forward-looking information. Please see the "Outlook for 1999" for a list of some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results.* Environmental and Legal Contingencies - United has been named as a Potentially Responsible Party at certain Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") cleanup sites which have been designated as Superfund Sites. United's alleged proportionate contributions at the sites are minimal; however, at sites where the EPA has commenced litigation, potential liability is joint and several. Additionally, United has participated and is participating in remediation actions at certain other sites, primarily airports. The estimated cost of these actions is accrued when it is determined that it is probable that United is liable. Environmental regulations and remediation processes are subject to future change, and determining the actual cost of remediation will require further investigation and remediation experience. Therefore, the ultimate cost cannot be determined at this time. However, while such cost may vary from United's current estimate, United believes the difference between its accrued reserve and the ultimate liability will not be material.* UAL has certain other contingencies resulting from this and other litigation and claims incident to the ordinary course of business. Management believes, after considering a number of factors, including (but not limited to) the views of legal counsel, the nature of such contingencies and prior experience, that the ultimate disposition of these contingencies is not likely to materially affect UAL's financial condition, operating results or liquidity.* New Accounting Pronouncements - In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"), which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS No. 133 requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company has not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No. 133 on the financial statements. However, it could increase volatility in earnings and other comprehensive income. Outlook for 1999 - The Company anticipates continued strong performance in 1999 largely based on expected strong U.S. economic activity. In addition, there are early indications of some modest improvement in United's Pacific revenue and profit performance. These factors are expected to outweigh the anticipated negative impact on Atlantic unit revenues and profits associated with industry capacity growth in the region. The Company expects its 1999 system capacity to grow 3%, which is less than the forecasted industry capacity growth rate. Unit revenues are estimated to range between 1% higher and 1% lower than 1998. 1999 unit costs excluding ESOP charge are estimated to be about 1% higher than 1998, based on an average fuel price of approximately 56 cents per gallon including taxes. Among the factors affecting costs will be the cap in international commissions instituted last year and the level of spending on Year 2000 (see "Update on Year 2000 Readiness"). In summary, the Company forecasts 1999 earnings to range between $10.00 and $12.00 per fully distributed share, with its internal goal being to earn $11.00 per fully distributed share. The Company's earnings per share performance will be helped by the reduction in share count stemming from the $500 million common stock repurchase program completed earlier this year. For the first quarter of 1999, the Company expects system capacity growth of approximately 2.5%, with domestic capacity growing by around 4.7%. Unit costs excluding ESOP charge are estimated to be 1% higher and unit revenues are expected to be 1% lower than the same quarter 1998. This revenue assumption is based on a continuation of recent results and current data trends that indicate a reversal of the domestic revenue weakness that began in the fourth quarter of last year and lingered into the early part of the first quarter this year. This reversal could be attributable to the dissipation of economic uncertainty and an improvement in the pricing environment following the expiration of fares sold in the aftermath of Northwest Airlines' pilot strike. Separately, the Company also benefited this quarter from the recent labor unrest at American Airlines. Based on these assumptions, the Company's expectations for first quarter earnings fall in a range around $1.35 per fully distributed share, the highest First Call estimate as of March 11, 1999. The information included in the above outlook section, as well as certain statements made throughout the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations that are identified by an asterisk (*) is forward-looking and involves risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected results. It is not reasonably possible to itemize all of the many factors and specific events that could affect the outlook of an airline operating in the global economy. Some factors that could significantly impact expected capacity, unit revenues, revenues, fully distributed unit costs, profits, fuel prices and fully distributed earnings per share include: the success of the Company's cost-control efforts, the outcome of negotiations on new contracts with the union groups, industry capacity decisions, the airline pricing environment, the economic environment of the airline industry, fuel prices, actions of the U.S., foreign and local governments, the Asian economic environment and travel patterns, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and the general economic environment. With respect to the forward-looking statements set forth in the "Environmental and Legal Contingencies" section, some of the factors that could affect the ultimate disposition of these contingencies are changes in applicable laws, the development of facts in individual cases, settlement opportunities and the actions of plaintiffs, judges and juries. Some factors that could significantly impact the Company's expected Year 2000 readiness and the estimated cost thereof include: the results of the technical assessment, remediation and testing of date-sensitive systems and equipment and the ability of critical business partners, including domestic and international airport authorities, aircraft manufacturers and the Federal Aviation Administration, to achieve Year 2000 readiness. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ---------------------------------------------- Interest Rate Risk - United's exposure to market risk associated with changes in interest rates relates primarily to its debt obligations and short-term investments. United does not use derivative financial instruments in its investments portfolio. United's policy is to manage interest rate risk through a combination of fixed and floating rate debt and entering into swap agreements, depending upon market conditions. A portion of the borrowings are denominated in foreign currencies which exposes the Company to risks associated with changes in foreign exchange rates. In addition, the Company has placed foreign currency deposits (primarily for Japanese yen, French francs and German marks) to meet foreign currency lease obligations designated in the respective currencies. The Company is not exposed to foreign currency risk on these deposits since unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses on the foreign currency deposits are offset by the losses or gains on the foreign currency obligations. The fair value of these deposits is determined based on the present value of future cash flows using an appropriate swap rate. The fair value of long-term debt is based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or the present value of future cash flows using a U.S. Treasury rate that matches the remaining life of the instrument, adjusted by a credit spread. <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In millions) Expected Maturity Dates 1998 1997 - ------------ ----------------------- ---- ---- Fair Fair 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Thereafter Total Value Total Value ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- ----- ----- ----- ----- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> ASSETS Cash equivalents Fixed rate $301 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $301 $301 $295 $295 Avg interest rate 4.94% - - - - - 4.94% 6.00% Variable rate $ 89 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 89 $ 89 $ - $ - Avg interest rate 5.32% - - - - - 5.32% - Short term investments Fixed rate $386 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $386 $386 $460 $460 Avg interest rate 5.48% - - - - - 5.48% 5.87% Variable rate $ 39 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 39 $ 39 $ 90 $ 90 Avg interest rate 5.47% - - - - - 5.47% 5.90% Foreign currency deposits Fixed rate-yen deposits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $330 $330 $354 $254 $281 Avg interest rate - - - - - 3.05% 3.05% 3.23% Fixed rate-FF deposits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 11 $ 11 $ 13 $ 4 $ 4 Avg interest rate - - - - - 5.61% 5.61% 5.82% Fixed rate-DM deposits $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $188 $193 $198 $ 60 $ 60 Avg interest rate 6.49% 6.49% 6.49% 6.49% 6.49% 6.49% 6.49% 6.86% LONG TERM DEBT U.S. Dollar denominated Fixed rate debt $ 35 $26 $27 $30 $33 $1,338 $1,491 $1,729 $1,501 $1,725 Avg interest rate 7.45% 8.12% 8.18% 8.18% 8.18% 8.89% 8.88% 8.88% Variable rate debt $ 52 $151 $56 $567 $522 $ 108 $1,456 $1,456 $ 813 $ 813 Avg interest rate 5.72% 5.66% 5.72% 5.85% 5.44% 5.80% 5.67% 6.23% Japanese Yen denominated Fixed rate debt $ 10 $ 11 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 21 $ 23 $ 26 $ 27 Avg interest rate 7.50% 7.50% - - - - 7.50% 7.90% </TABLE> Foreign Currency Risk - United has established a foreign currency hedging program using currency forwards and currency options (purchasing put options or selling call options) to hedge exposure to the Japanese yen and Hong Kong dollar. The goal of the hedging program is to effectively manage risk associated with fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency, thereby making financial results more stable and predictable. United does not use currency forwards or currency options for trading purposes. United is no longer entering into yen option contracts. At a point in the future, United may elect to reestablish its yen hedging program. <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In millions, except average contract rates) - -------------------------------------------- Notional Average Estimated Amount Contract Rate Fair Value -------- ------------- ---------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Forward exchange contracts Japanese Yen-Purchased forwards $ 215 105.58 $ 3 -Sold forwards $ 25 122.38 $ (2) Hong Kong Dollar-Sold forwards $ 86 7.89 $ (1) French Franc-Purchased forwards $ 50 5.05 $ 1 Currency options Japanese Yen-Put options $ 315 128.48 $ 4 -Call options $ 317 127.60 $(50) </TABLE> As of December 31, 1997, United had $122 million of Japanese yen forwards outstanding with a fair value of $(29) million, $200 million yen put options with a fair value of $14 and $132 million yen call options with a fair value of $(1) million. Price Risk (Aircraft Fuel) - At December 31, 1998, the Company had contracted to purchase approximately 2% of the Company's 1999 fuel requirements at an average fixed price of $0.49 per gallon. When market conditions indicate risk reduction is achievable, United enters into fuel option contracts to reduce its price risk exposure to jet fuel. Based on projected market conditions, United does not believe risk reduction is presently achievable and is no longer entering into new option contracts. As market conditions change, so may United's hedging program. The option contracts, which involve either purchasing call options and simultaneously selling put options (collar strategy) or purchasing call options, are designed to provide protection against sharp increases in the price of aircraft fuel. In addition, to a limited extent United trades short-term heating oil futures and option contracts, which are immaterial. <TABLE> (In millions, except average contract rates) Notional Average Estimated Amount Contract Rate Fair Value -------- ------------- ---------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Purchased call contracts - Crude oil $ 496 $ 15.88/bbl $ 13 Sold put contracts - Crude oil $ 202 $ 16.20/bbl $ (50) </TABLE> At December 31, 1997, United had $458 million in purchased call contracts for crude oil with an estimated fair value of $10 million and $403 million in sold put contracts for crude oil with an estimated fair value of $(28) million. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - ---------------------------------------------------- REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Stockholders and Board of Directors, UAL Corporation: We have audited the accompanying statements of consolidated financial position of UAL Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiary companies as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related statements of consolidated operations, consolidated cash flows and consolidated stockholders' equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements and the schedule referred to below are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of UAL Corporation and subsidiary companies as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedule referenced in Item 14(a)2 herein is presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Chicago, Illinois February 24, 1999 <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Statements of Consolidated Operations ------------------------------------- (In Millions, Except Per Share) Year Ended December 31 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Operating revenues: Passenger $15,520 $15,342 $14,465 Cargo 913 892 773 Other operating revenues 1,128 1,144 1,124 ------ ------ ------ 17,561 17,378 16,362 ------ ------ ------ Operating expenses: Salaries and related costs 5,341 5,018 4,719 ESOP compensation expense 829 987 685 Aircraft fuel 1,788 2,061 2,082 Commissions 1,325 1,508 1,466 Purchased services 1,505 1,285 1,187 Aircraft rent 893 942 952 Landing fees and other rent 881 863 846 Depreciation and amortization 793 724 759 Aircraft maintenance 624 603 449 Other operating expenses 2,104 2,128 2,094 ------ ------ ------ 16,083 16,119 15,239 ------ ------ ------ Earnings from operations 1,478 1,259 1,123 ------ ------ ------ Other income (expense): Interest expense (355) (286) (295) Interest capitalized 105 104 77 Interest income 59 52 57 Equity in earnings of affiliates 72 66 64 Gain on sale of partnership interest - 275 - Gain on sale of affiliate's stock - 103 - Miscellaneous, net (103) (49) (56) ------ ------ ------ (222) 265 (153) ------ ------ ------ Earnings before income taxes, distributions on preferred securities and extraordinary item 1,256 1,524 970 Provision for income taxes 429 561 370 ------ ------ ------ Earnings before distributions on preferred securities and extraordinary item 827 963 600 Distributions on preferred securities,net (6) (5) - Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net - (9) (67) ------ ------ ------ Net earnings $ 821 $ 949 $ 533 ====== ====== ====== Per share, basic: Earnings before extraordinary item $ 12.71 $ 14.98 $ 8.76 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net - (0.15) (1.19) ------ ------ ------ Net earnings $ 12.71 $ 14.83 $ 7.57 ====== ====== ====== Per share, diluted: Earnings before extraordinary item $ 6.83 $ 9.04 $ 5.85 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net - (0.09) (0.79) ------ ------ ------ Net earnings $ 6.83 $ 8.95 $ 5.06 ====== ====== ====== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Statements of Consolidated Financial Position (In Millions) December 31 ----------- Assets 1998 1997 - ------ ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 390 $ 295 Short-term investments 425 550 Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts (1998-$22; 1997-$15) 1,138 1,051 Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, less obsolescence allowance (1998-$39; 1997-$29) 384 355 Deferred income taxes 256 244 Prepaid expenses and other 315 453 ------ ------ 2,908 2,948 ------ ------ Operating property and equipment: Owned - Flight equipment 12,006 10,382 Advances on flight equipment 985 972 Other property and equipment 3,134 2,842 ------ ------ 16,125 14,196 Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization 5,174 5,116 ------ ------ 10,951 9,080 ------ ------ Capital leases - Flight equipment 2,605 2,221 Other property and equipment 97 98 ------ ------ 2,702 2,319 Less - Accumulated amortization 599 625 ------ ------ 2,103 1,694 ------ ------ 13,054 10,774 ------ ------ Other assets: Investments in affiliates 304 223 Intangibles, less accumulated amortization (1998-$389; 1997-$374) 676 703 Aircraft lease deposits 545 318 Prepaid rent 631 60 Other 441 438 ------ ------ 2,597 1,742 ------ ------ $18,559 $15,464 ====== ====== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Statements of Consolidated Financial Position (In Millions) December 31 ----------- Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------ ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Current liabilities: Notes payable $ 184 $ - Long-term debt maturing within one year 98 235 Current obligations under capital leases 176 171 Advance ticket sales 1,429 1,267 Accounts payable 1,151 1,030 Accrued salaries, wages and benefits 952 869 Accrued aircraft rent 793 830 Other accrued liabilities 885 846 ------ ------ 5,668 5,248 ------ ------ Long-term debt 2,858 2,092 ------ ------ Long-term obligations under capital leases 2,113 1,679 ------ ------ Other liabilities and deferred credits: Deferred pension liability 89 25 Postretirement benefit liability 1,424 1,361 Deferred gains 1,180 1,210 Accrued aircraft rent 371 368 Deferred income taxes 398 79 Other 354 450 ------ ------ 3,816 3,493 ------ ------ Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of a subsidiary trust 100 101 ------ ------ Equity put options 32 - ------ ------ Preferred stock committed to Supplemental ESOP 691 514 ------ ------ Stockholders' equity: Serial preferred stock (Note 12) - - ESOP preferred stock (Note 13) - - Common stock at par, $0.01 par value; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 63,005,869 shares at December 31, 1998 and 61,288,039 shares at December 31, 1997 1 1 Additional capital invested 3,517 2,876 Retained earnings 1,028 309 Unearned ESOP preferred stock (121) (177) Stock held in treasury, at cost - Preferred, 10,213,519 depositary shares at December 31, 1998 and 10,149,219 depositary shares at December 31, 1997 (Note 12) (305) (302) Common, 11,201,216 shares at December 31, 1998 and 3,967,553 shares at December 31, 1997 (835) (361) Accumulated other comprehensive income (2) (2) Other (2) (7) ------ ------ 3,281 2,337 ------ ------ Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 18) ------ ------ $18,559 $15,464 ====== ====== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (In Millions) Year Ended December 31 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year $ 295 $ 229 $ 194 ----- ----- ----- Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings 821 949 533 Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities - ESOP compensation expense 829 987 685 Extraordinary loss on debt - 9 67 extinguishment, net of tax Gain on sale of partnership interest - (275) - Gain on sale of affiliate's stock - (103) - Pension funding less than (greater than) expense 101 43 (279) Deferred postretirement benefit expense 149 139 130 Depreciation and amortization 793 724 759 Provision for deferred income taxes 307 194 69 Undistributed earnings of affiliates (62) (16) (49) Increase in receivables (97) (222) (10) Decrease (increase) in other current assets 105 - (105) Increase in advance ticket sales 162 78 89 Increase in accrued income taxes 38 20 84 Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 69 16 294 Amortization of deferred gains (64) (64) (63) Other, net 43 88 249 ------ ------ ------ 3,194 2,567 2,453 ------ ------ ------ Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property and equipment (2,832) (2,812) (1,538) Proceeds on disposition of property and equipment 452 83 55 Proceeds on disposition of partnership interest - 539 - Decrease (increase) in short-term investments 125 (82) 482 Other, net (63) (29) 18 ------ ------ ------ (2,318) (2,301) (983) ------ ------ ------ Cash flows from financing activities: Reacquisition of preferred stock (3) - (84) Repurchase of common stock (459) (250) - Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 928 597 - Repayment of long-term debt (271) (301) (791) Principal payments under capital leases (322) (147) (112) Purchase of equipment certificates under Company operating leases (693) - - Conversion of subordinated debentures - - (324) Increase in short-term borrowings 184 - - Aircraft lease deposits (154) (112) (110) Cash dividends (10) (10) (22) Other, net 19 23 8 ------ ------ ------ (781) (200) (1,435) ------ ------ ------ Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year 95 66 35 ------ ------ ------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 390 $ 295 $ 229 ====== ====== ====== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Statements of Consolidated Stockholders' Equity (In Millions, Except Per Share) Unearned Accumulated Additional Retained ESOP Other Preferred Common Capital Earnings Preferred Treasury Comp Stock Stock Invested (Deficit) Stock Stock Income Other Total --------- ------ ---------- -------- --------- -------- ----------- ----- ----- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Balance at December 31, 1995 $ - $ - $1,353 $(1,039) $(175) $(282) $(74) $(22) $(239) ---- --- ----- ------ ---- ---- --- --- ---- Year ended December 31, 1996: Net earnings - - - 533 - - - - 533 Other comprehensive income, net: Unrealized losses on securities,net - - - - - - (1) - (1) Minimum pension liability adj. - - - - - - 75 - 75 ------ --- --- Total comprehensive income - - - 533 - - 74 - 607 ------ --- --- Cash dividends on preferred stock ($1.44 per Series B) - - - (20) - - - - (20) Conversion of Series A debentures- - 217 - - - - - 217 Exchange of Series B preferred stock - - (102) - - - - - (102) Issuance and amortization of ESOP preferred stock - - 735 - (50) - - - 685 Reacquisition of Series B preferred stock - - - - - (84) - - (84) ESOP dividend ($8.89 per share) - - 17 (40) 23 - - - - Preferred stock committed to Supplemental ESOP - - (106) - - - - - (106) Other - 1 46 - - (19) - 9 37 ---- --- ----- ------ ---- ---- --- --- ---- Balance at December 31, 1996 - 1 2,160 (566) (202) (385) - (13) 995 ---- --- ----- ------ ---- ---- --- --- ---- Year ended December 31, 1997: Net earnings - - - 949 - - - - 949 Other comprehensive income, net: Minimum pension liability adj. - - - - - - (2) - (2) ------ --- ---- Total comprehensive income - - - 949 - - (2) - 947 ------ --- ---- Cash dividends on preferred stock ($1.44 per Series B) - - - (10) - - - - (10) Common stock repurchases - - - - - (250) - - (250) Issuance and amortization of ESOP preferred stock - - 993 - (6) - - - 987 ESOP dividend ($8.89 per share) - - 36 (67) 31 - - - - Preferred stock committed to Supplemental ESOP - - (349) - - - - - (349) Other - - 36 3 - (28) - 6 17 ---- --- ----- ------ ---- ---- --- --- ----- Balance at December 31, 1997 - 1 2,876 309 (177) (663) (2) (7) 2,377 ---- --- ----- ------ ---- ---- --- --- ----- Year ended December 31, 1998: Net earnings - - - 821 - - - - 821 Other comprehensive income, net: Unrealized gains on securities,net - - - - - - 1 - 1 Minimum pension liability adj. - - - - - - (1) - (1) ------ --- ----- Total comprehensive income - - - 821 - - - - 821 ------ --- ----- Cash dividends on preferred stock ($1.44 per Series B) - - - (10) - - - - (10) Common stock repurchases - - - - - (459) - - (459) Issuance and amortization of ESOP preferred stock - - 823 - 6 - - - 829 ESOP dividend ($8.89 per share) - - 42 (92) 50 - - - - Preferred stock committed to Supplemental ESOP - - (177) - - - - - (177) Other - - (47) - - (18) - 5 (60) ---- --- ----- ------ ---- ----- --- --- ----- Balance at December 31, 1998 $ - $ 1 $3,517 $ 1,028 $(121) $(1,140) $ (2) $ (2) $3,281 ==== === ===== ====== ==== ===== === === ===== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. </TABLE> Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ------------------------------------------ (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - ----------------------------------------------- (a) Basis of Presentation - UAL Corporation ("UAL") is a holding company whose principal subsidiary is United Air Lines, Inc. ("United"). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of UAL and all of its majority-owned affiliates (collectively "the Company"). All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated. Investments in affiliates are carried on the equity basis. Certain prior-year financial statement items have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. (b) Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (c) Airline Revenues - Passenger fares and cargo revenues are recorded as operating revenues when the transportation is furnished. The value of unused passenger tickets is included in current liabilities. (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments - Cash in excess of operating requirements is invested in short-term, highly liquid, income-producing investments. Investments with a maturity of three months or less on their acquisition date are classified as cash and cash equivalents. Other investments are classified as short- term investments. From time to time, United lends certain of its securities classified as cash and cash equivalents and short- term investments to third parties. United requires collateral in an amount exceeding the value of the securities and is obligated to reacquire the securities at the end of the contract. United accounts for these transactions as secured borrowings rather than sales, and so does not remove the securities from the balance sheet. At December 31, 1998, United is obligated to repurchase $142 million of securities lent to third parties. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, $418 million and $440 million, respectively, of investments in debt securities included in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were classified as available-for-sale, and $241 million and $287 million, respectively, were classified as held-to-maturity. Investments in debt securities classified as available-for-sale are stated at fair value based on the quoted market prices for the securities, which does not differ significantly from their cost basis. Investments classified as held-to-maturity are stated at cost which approximates market due to their short-term maturities. The proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities are included in interest income for each respective year. (e) Derivative Financial Instruments - Foreign Currency - From time to time, United enters into Japanese yen forward exchange contracts to minimize gains and losses on the revaluation of short-term yen- denominated liabilities. The yen forwards typically have short-term maturities and are marked to fair value at the end of each accounting period. The unrealized mark-to- market gains and losses on the yen forwards generally offset the losses and gains recorded on the yen liabilities. United has also entered into forwards and swaps to reduce exposure to currency fluctuations on yen- and French franc-denominated capital lease obligations. The cash flows of the forwards and swaps mirror those of the capital leases. The premiums on the forwards and swaps, as measured at inception, are being amortized over their respective lives as components of interest expense. Any gains or losses realized upon early termination of these forwards and swaps are deferred and recognized in income over the remaining life of the underlying exposure. The Company hedges some of the risks of exchange rate volatility on its anticipated future yen and Hong Kong dollar revenues by purchasing put options with little or no intrinsic value for each respective currency. The amount and duration of these options are synchronized with the expected revenues, and thus, the put options have been designated as a hedge. The premiums on purchased option contracts are amortized over the lives of the contracts. Unrealized gains on purchased put option contracts are deferred until contract expiration and then recognized as a component of passenger revenue. To reduce hedging costs, the Company sells call options in each of these currencies from time to time. At the end of each accounting period, the written call option contracts are marked-to-market and unrealized losses are recorded in "Miscellaneous, net". Interest Rates - United may from time to time, enter into swaps to reduce exposure to interest rate fluctuations in connection with certain debt, capital leases and operating leases. The cash flows of the swaps mirror those of the underlying exposures. The premiums on the swaps, as measured at inception, are amortized over their respective lives as components of interest expense. Any gains or losses realized upon the early termination of these swaps are deferred and recognized in income over the remaining life of the underlying exposure. Aircraft Fuel - United uses a combination of a collar option strategy, involving the simultaneous purchase of fuel call options with the simultaneous sale of fuel put options with identical expiration dates, and purchased call options to hedge a portion of its price risk related to aircraft fuel purchases. The collars and purchased call options have been designated as a hedge. Gains or losses on hedge positions are recognized upon contract expiration as a component of aircraft fuel inventory. In addition, to a limited extent, United trades short-term heating oil futures contracts. Unrealized losses on these contracts are recorded currently in income while unrealized gains are deferred until contract expiration. Both gains and losses are recorded as a component of aircraft fuel expense. (f) Aircraft Fuel, Spare Parts and Supplies - Aircraft fuel and maintenance and operating supplies are stated at average cost. Flight equipment spare parts are stated at average cost less an obsolescence allowance. (g) Operating Property and Equipment - Owned operating property and equipment is stated at cost. Property under capital leases, and the related obligation for future lease payments, are initially recorded at an amount equal to the then present value of those lease payments. Depreciation and amortization of owned depreciable assets is based on the straight-line method over their estimated service lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the remaining period of the lease or the estimated service life of the related asset, whichever is less. Aircraft are depreciated to estimated salvage values, generally over lives of 10 to 30 years; buildings are depreciated over lives of 25 to 45 years; and other property and equipment are depreciated over lives of 3 to 15 years. Properties under capital leases are amortized on the straight-line method over the life of the lease, or in the case of certain aircraft, over their estimated service lives. Lease terms are 10 to 30 years for aircraft and flight simulators and 25 years for buildings. Amortization of capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. Maintenance and repairs, including the cost of minor replacements, are charged to maintenance expense accounts. Costs of additions to and renewals of units of property are charged to property and equipment accounts. (h) Intangibles - Intangibles consist primarily of route acquisition costs and intangible pension assets (see Note 16). Route acquisition costs are amortized over 40 years. (i) Mileage Plus Awards - United accrues the estimated incremental cost of providing free travel awards earned under its Mileage Plus frequent flyer program (including awards earned from mileage credits sold) when such award levels are reached. United, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Mileage Plus Holdings, Inc., sells mileage credits to participating partners in the Mileage Plus program. The resulting revenue is recorded in other operating revenues during the period in which the credits are sold. (j) Deferred Gains - Gains on aircraft sale and leaseback transactions are deferred and amortized over the lives of the leases as a reduction of rental expense. (2) Employee Stock Ownership Plans and Recapitalization - -------------------------------------------------------- On July 12, 1994, the shareholders of UAL approved a plan of recapitalization to provide an approximately 55% equity interest in UAL to certain employees of United in exchange for wage concessions and work-rule changes. The employees' equity interest is being allocated to individual employees through the year 2000 under Employee Stock Ownership Plans ("ESOPs") which were created as a part of the recapitalization. The ESOPs cover employees represented by the Air Line Pilots' Association, International, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and U.S. management and salaried employees. The ESOPs include a "Leveraged ESOP", a "Non-Leveraged ESOP" and a "Supplemental ESOP." Both the Leveraged ESOP and the Non-Leveraged ESOP are tax-qualified plans while the Supplemental ESOP is not a tax-qualified plan. Shares are delivered to employees primarily through the Leveraged ESOP, secondly, through the Non-Leveraged ESOP, and lastly, through the Supplemental ESOP. The equity interests are being delivered to employees through two classes of preferred stock (Class 1 and Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock, collectively "ESOP Preferred Stock"), and the voting interests are being delivered through three separate classes of preferred stocks (Class P, M and S Voting Preferred Stock, collectively, "Voting Preferred Stock"). The Class 1 ESOP Preferred Stock is being delivered to an ESOP trust in seven separate sales through January 1, 2000 under the Leveraged ESOP, five of which have already taken place. Based on Internal Revenue Code Limitations, shares of the Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock are either contributed to the Non-Leveraged ESOP or allocated as "book entry" shares to the Supplemental ESOP, annually through the year 2000. The classes of preferred stock are described more fully in Note 13, "ESOP Preferred Stock". The Leveraged ESOP and Non-Leveraged ESOP are being accounted for under AICPA Statement of Position 93-6, "Employers' Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans" ("SOP"). For the Leveraged ESOP, as shares of Class 1 ESOP Preferred Stock are sold to an ESOP trust, the Company reports the issuance as a credit to additional capital invested and records a corresponding charge to unearned ESOP preferred stock. Shares are committed to be released to employees on a pro rata basis through April 12, 2000. ESOP compensation expense is recorded for the average fair value of the shares committed to be released during the period with a corresponding credit to unearned ESOP preferred stock for the cost of the shares. Any difference between the fair value of the shares and the cost of the shares is charged or credited to additional capital invested. For the Non- Leveraged ESOP, the Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock is recorded as additional capital invested as the shares are committed to be contributed, with the offsetting charge to ESOP compensation expense. The ESOP compensation expense is based on the average fair value of the shares committed to be contributed. The Supplemental ESOP is being accounted for under Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"). Shares of ESOP Preferred Stock are legally released or allocated to employee accounts as of year-end. Dividends on the ESOP Preferred Stock are also paid at the end of the year. Dividends on unallocated shares are used by the ESOP to pay down the loan from UAL and are not considered dividends for financial reporting purposes. Dividends on allocated shares are satisfied by releasing shares from the ESOP's suspense account to the employee accounts and are charged to equity. During 1998, 2,087,531 shares of Class 1 ESOP Preferred Stock, 97,406 shares of Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock and 2,182,628 shares of Voting Preferred Stock were allocated to employee accounts, and another 889,031 shares of Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock were allocated in the form of "book entry" shares, effective December 31, 1997. Another 78,821 shares of Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock previously allocated in book entry form were issued and either contributed to the qualified plan or converted and sold on behalf of terminating employees. At December 31, 1998, the year-end allocation of Class 1 ESOP Preferred Stock to employee accounts had not yet been completed. There were 2,334,375 shares of Class 1 ESOP Preferred Stock committed to be released and 565,823 shares held in suspense by the ESOP as of December 31, 1998. For the Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock, 739,598 shares were committed to be contributed to employees at December 31, 1998. The fair value of the unearned ESOP shares recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $141 million and $344 million, respectively. For the Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock committed to be contributed to employees under the Supplemental ESOP, employees can elect to receive their "book entry" shares in cash upon termination of employment. The estimated fair value of such shares at December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $600 million and $679 million, respectively. (3) Other Income (Expense) - Miscellaneous - ------------------------------------------- Other income (expense) - "miscellaneous, net" consisted of the following: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1998 1997 1996 - ------------- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Foreign exchange losses $ (84) $ (19) $ (8) Minority interests - (15) (21) Travel agency litigation settlement - - (20) Other (19) (15) (7) ---- ---- ---- $(103) $ (49) $ (56) ==== ==== ==== </TABLE> (4) Other Comprehensive Income - ------------------------------ On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" which establishes standards for displaying comprehensive income and its components. The following table presents the tax effect of those items included in other comprehensive income: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Year Ended December 31, 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Tax Net of Tax Net of Tax Net of Pre-Tax Effect Tax Pre-Tax Effect Tax Pre-Tax Effect Tax ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period $ 1 $ - $ 1 $ - $ - $ - $ (1) $ - $ (1) Less: reclassification adjustments realized in net income - - - - - - - - - --- --- -- --- --- -- --- --- --- Net unrealized gains (losses) $ 1 $ - $ 1 $ - $ - $ - $ (1) $ - $ (1) Minimum pension liability (1) - (1) (4) 2 (2) 122 (47) 75 --- --- -- --- --- -- --- --- --- Total other comprehensive income $ - $ - $ - $ (4) $ 2 $(2) $121 $(47) $ 74 === === == === === == === === === </TABLE> The components of accumulated other comprehensive income consist of the following items: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Unrealized Gains Minimum Accumulated Other (Losses) on Securities Pension Liability Comprehensive Income ---------------------- ----------------- -------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> December 31, 1995 $ 1 $ (75) $ (74) Current period change (1) 75 74 --- ---- ---- December 31, 1996 $ - $ - $ - Current period change - (2) (2) --- ---- ---- December 31, 1997 $ - $ (2) $ (2) Current period change 1 (1) - --- ---- ---- December 31, 1998 $ 1 $ (3) $ (2) === ==== ==== </TABLE> (5) Per Share Amounts - ---------------------- Basic earnings per share were computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. In addition, diluted earnings per share amounts include potential common shares including ESOP shares committed to be released, and assume the conversion of convertible debentures (for periods not actually converted) and elimination of related interest expense. <TABLE> <CAPTION> Earnings Attributable to Common 1998 1997 1996 Shareholders (Millions) ---- ---- ---- - ------------------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Net Income $ 821 $ 949 $ 533 Preferred stock dividends (102) (77) (60) Preferred stock transactions(1) - - (48) ---- ---- ---- Earnings attributable to common shareholders (Basic) $ 719 $ 872 $ 425 Interest on convertible debentures, net of tax - - 2 Other - - 1 ---- ---- ---- Earnings attributable to common shareholders (Diluted) $ 719 $ 872 $ 428 ==== ==== ==== Shares (Millions) - ----------------- Weighted average shares outstanding (Basic) 56.5 58.8 56.1 Convertible preferred stock 47.1 35.9 24.0 Incremental shares related to convertible debentures and other 1.6 2.7 4.5 ----- ---- ---- Weighted average number of shares (Diluted) 105.2 97.4 84.6 ===== ==== ==== Earnings Per Share - ------------------ Basic $12.71 $14.83 $ 7.57 Diluted $ 6.83 $ 8.95 $ 5.06 </TABLE> (1) In December 1996, a UAL-controlled trust issued trust- originated preferred securities in exchange for shares of Series B preferred stock and recorded a non-cash decrease of $27 million in additional paid in capital invested representing the excess of the fair value of the new securities over the carrying value of Series B. Also, during 1996, the Company repurchased shares of its Series B preferred stock, resulting in increases to additional capital invested representing the excess of amounts paid to reacquire the preferred stock over the liquidation preference of such stock. These transactions had no effect on earnings; however, their net impact on UAL's equity is included in the computation of earnings per share. At December 31, 1998, stock options to purchase 1,328,912 shares of common stock were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. (6) Affiliates - --------------- United owns 32% of Galileo International, Inc. ("Galileo") through a wholly owned subsidiary. United's investment in Galileo, which owns the Apollo and Galileo computer reservations systems, is carried on the equity basis. Included in the Company's retained earnings is approximately $218 million of undistributed earnings of Galileo and its predecessor companies. The market value of United's investment in Galileo at December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $1,455 million and $924 million, respectively. In July 1997, United completed the sale of its interest in the Apollo Travel Services Partnership ("ATS") a 77% owned affiliate whose accounts were consolidated, to Galileo for $539 million in cash. See Other Information, "Sale of Affiliate" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further details on the transaction. Under operating agreements with Galileo, United purchases computer reservations services from Galileo and during 1998 provided communications services to Galileo, while during 1997 and 1996 provided marketing, sales and communication services to Galileo. Revenues derived from the sale of services to Galileo amounted to approximately $13 million in 1998, $159 million in 1997 and $249 million in 1996. The cost to United of services purchased from Galileo amounted to approximately $170 million in 1998, $134 million in 1997 and $114 million in 1996. In connection with the sale of ATS, United entered into an additional services agreement with Galileo under which the Company will provide certain marketing and other services designed to increase the competitiveness of Galileo's business and to generate additional bookings and revenues for Galileo. Under this agreement, United could receive additional consideration in the sixth year following the sale, based on specified improvements in air booking revenues over a five- year period. Prior to the sale to Galileo, ATS contributed the following amounts to the Company's consolidated results, net of intercompany eliminations and minority interests: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) Year Ended December 31, 1997 1996 ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Operating revenues $ 147 $ 239 Operating income $ 63 $ 86 Earnings before income taxes $ 50 $ 70 </TABLE> (7) Income Taxes - ----------------- In 1998, the alternative minimum tax ("AMT") liability of the Company exceeded the regular tax liability resulting in additional AMT credits. The federal income tax liability is the greater of the tax computed using the regular tax system or the tax under the AMT system. If the regular tax liability exceeds the AMT liability and AMT credits are available, then AMT credits are used to reduce the net tax liability to the amount of the AMT liability. The provision for income taxes is summarized as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1998 1997 1996 - ------------- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Current - Federal $ 113 $ 312 $ 281 State 9 55 20 ---- ---- ---- 122 367 301 ---- ---- ---- Deferred - Federal 270 178 47 State 37 16 22 ---- ---- ---- 307 194 69 ---- ---- ---- $ 429 $ 561 $ 370 ==== ==== ==== </TABLE> The income tax provision differed from amounts computed at the statutory federal income tax rate, as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1998 1997 1996 - ------------- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Income tax provision at statutory rate $ 440 $ 533 $ 339 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 30 46 28 ESOP dividends (33) (25) (13) Nondeductible employee meals 24 26 25 Tax credits (7) (2) (2) Other, net (25) (17) (7) ---- ---- ---- $ 429 $ 561 $ 370 ==== ==== ==== </TABLE> Temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to a significant portion of deferred tax assets and liabilities for 1998 and 1997 are as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1998 1997 - ------------- ---- ---- Deferred Deferred Tax Deferred Deferred Tax Tax Assets Liabilities Tax Assets Liabilities ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Employee benefits, including postretirement medical and ESOP $ 964 $ 130 $ 918 $ 156 Depreciation, capitalized interest and transfers of tax benefits - 1,937 - 1,466 Gains on sale and leasebacks 368 - 398 - Rent expense 411 - 382 - AMT credit carryforwards 198 - 137 - Other 773 789 422 470 ----- ----- ----- ----- $2,714 $2,856 $2,257 $2,092 ===== ===== ===== ===== </TABLE> At December 31, 1998, UAL and its subsidiaries had $198 million of federal AMT credits and $8 million of foreign tax credits which may be carried forward to reduce the tax liabilities of future years. (8) Short-Term Borrowings - --------------------------- United has an agreement with a syndicate of banks for a $750 million revolving credit facility expiring in 2002. Interest on drawn amounts under the facility is calculated at floating rates based on the London interbank offered rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin which is subject to adjustment based on certain changes in the credit ratings of United's long- term senior unsecured debt. Among other restrictions, the credit facility contains a covenant that restricts United's ability to grant liens on or otherwise encumber certain identified assets with a market value of approximately $1.1 billion. In addition, United had outstanding $184 million under a separate short-term borrowing facility, bearing an average interest rate of 5.50%. Receivables amounting to $358 million were pledged by United to secure repayment of such outstanding borrowings. The maximum available borrowing amount under this arrangement is $227 million. (9) Long-Term Debt - ------------------- A summary of long-term debt, including current maturities, as of December 31 is as follows (interest rates are as of December 31, 1998): <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1998 1997 - ------------- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Secured notes, 5.13% to 8.99%, averaging 6.74%, due through 2014 $1,389 $1,295 Debentures, 9.00% to 11.21%, averaging 9.97%, due through 2021 785 785 Promissory notes, 5.63% to 11.00%, averaging 6.13%, due through 2000 13 70 Commercial paper, 5.42%, due through 2003 591 - Special facility bonds, 5.63%, due 2034 190 190 ----- ----- 2,968 2,340 ----- ----- Less: Unamortized discount on debt (12) (13) Current maturities (98) (235) ----- ----- $2,858 $2,092 ===== ===== </TABLE> In March 1998, the Company, through a special-purpose financing entity that is consolidated, issued $604 million of commercial paper to refinance certain lease commitments. Although the issued commercial paper has short maturities, the Company expects to continually rollover this obligation throughout the 5-year life of its supporting liquidity facility or bank standby facility. As such, the commercial paper is classified as a long-term obligation in the Company's statement of financial position. In addition to scheduled principal payments, in 1997 the Company repaid $84 million in principal amount of secured notes and $51 million in principal amount of debentures prior to maturity. These obligations were scheduled to mature at various times from 2000 through 2021. An extraordinary loss of $9 million, net of tax benefits of $5 million was recorded reflecting amounts paid in excess of the debt carrying value. In 1997, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the "Authority") issued $190 million in special facilities revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and construction of certain facilities at the Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX") which United guarantees payment of under a payment agreement with the Authority. The bond proceeds are restricted to expenditures on the LAX facilities and unspent amounts are classified as other assets in the balance sheet. At December 31, 1998, United had outstanding a total of $1.456 billion of long-term debt bearing interest rates at 22 to 47.5 basis points over LIBOR. Maturities of long-term debt for each of the four years after 1999 are: 2000 - $188 million; 2001 - $83 million; 2002 - $597 million; and 2003 - $555 million. Various assets, principally aircraft, having an aggregate book value of $1.522 billion at December 31, 1998, were pledged as security under various loan agreements. (10) Lease Obligations - ----------------------- The Company leases aircraft, airport passenger terminal space, aircraft hangars and related maintenance facilities, cargo terminals, other airport facilities, real estate, office and computer equipment and vehicles. Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 1998, under capital leases (substantially all of which are for aircraft) and operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms of more than one year are as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) Operating Leases Capital Aircraft Non-aircraft Leases -------- ------------ ------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Payable during - 1999 $ 869 $ 451 $ 317 2000 882 447 308 2001 865 439 399 2002 854 420 341 2003 892 413 242 After 2003 10,729 6,537 1,759 ------ ------ ------ Total minimum lease payments $15,091 $ 8,707 $ 3,366 ====== ====== Imputed interest (at rates of 5.3% to 12.2%) (1,077) ----- Present value of minimum lease payments 2,289 Current portion (176) ----- Long-term obligations under capital leases $ 2,113 ===== </TABLE> As of December 31, 1998, United leased 309 aircraft, 68 of which were under capital leases. These leases have terms of 10 to 26 years, and expiration dates range from 1999 through 2020. In connection with the financing of certain aircraft accounted for as capital leases, United had on deposit at December 31, 1998 an aggregate 38 billion yen ($330 million), 324 million German marks ($193 million), 60 million French francs ($11 million) and $11 million in certain banks and had pledged an irrevocable security interest in such deposits to certain of the aircraft lessors. These deposits will be used to pay off an equivalent amount of recorded capital lease obligations. Amounts charged to rent expense, net of minor amounts of sublease rentals, were $1.385 billion in 1998, $1.416 billion in 1997 and $1.424 billion in 1996. Included in 1998 rental expense was $15 million in contingent rentals, resulting from changes in interest rates for operating leases under which the rent payments are based on variable interest rates. (11) Company-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities of a Subsidiary Trust -------------------------------------------------- In December 1996, UAL Corporation Capital Trust I (the "Trust") issued $75 million of its 13 1/4% Trust Originated Preferred Securities (the "Preferred Securities") in exchange for 2,999,304 depositary shares, each representing 1/1000 of one share of Series B 12 1/4% preferred stock (see Note 12). Concurrent with the issuance of the Preferred Securities and the related purchase by UAL of the Trust's common securities, the Company issued to the Trust $77 million aggregate principal amount of its 13 1/4% Junior Subordinated Debentures (the "Debentures") due 2026. The Debentures are and will be the sole assets of the Trust. The interest and other payment dates on the Debentures correspond to the distribution and other payment dates on the Preferred Securities. Upon maturity or redemption of the Debentures, the Preferred Securities will be mandatorily redeemed. The Debentures are redeemable at UAL's option, in whole or in part, on or after July 12, 2004, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the repayment of the Debentures, the proceeds thereof will be applied to redeem the Preferred Securities. There is a full and unconditional guarantee by UAL of the Trust's obligations under the securities issued by the Trust. However, the Company's obligations are subordinate and junior in right of payment to certain other of its indebtedness. UAL has the right to defer payments of interest on the Debentures by extending the interest payment period, at any time, for up to 20 consecutive quarters. If interest payments on the Debentures are so deferred, distributions on the Preferred Securities will also be deferred. During any deferral, distributions will continue to accrue with interest thereon. In addition, during any such deferral, UAL may not declare or pay any dividend or other distribution on, or redeem or purchase, any of its capital stock. The fair value of the Preferred Securities at December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $90 and $106 million, respectively. (12) Serial Preferred Stock - ---------------------------- At December 31, 1998, UAL had outstanding 3,203,177 depositary shares, each representing 1/1000 of one share of Series B 12 1/4% preferred stock, with a liquidation preference of $25 per depositary share ($25,000 per Series B preferred share) and a stated capital of $0.01 per Series B preferred share. Under its terms, any portion of the Series B preferred stock or the depositary shares is redeemable for cash after July 11, 2004, at UAL's option, at the equivalent of $25 per depositary share, plus accrued dividends. The Series B preferred stock is not convertible into any other securities, has no stated maturity and is not subject to mandatory redemption. The Series B preferred stock ranks senior to all other preferred and common stock, except the Preferred Securities, as to receipt of dividends and amounts distributed upon liquidation. The Series B preferred stock has voting rights only to the extent required by law and with respect to charter amendments that adversely affect the preferred stock or the creation or issuance of any security ranking senior to the preferred stock. Additionally, if dividends are not paid for six cumulative quarters, the Series B preferred stockholders are entitled to elect two additional members to the UAL Board of Directors until all dividends are paid in full. Pursuant to UAL's restated certificate of incorporation, UAL is authorized to issue a total of 50,000 shares of Series B preferred stock. During 1998, UAL repurchased 64,300 depositary shares, at an aggregate cost of $3 million, to be held in treasury. UAL is authorized to issue up to 15,986,584 additional shares of serial preferred stock. (13) ESOP Preferred Stock - -------------------------- The following activity related to UAL's outstanding ESOP preferred stocks (see Note 2 for a description of the ESOPs): <TABLE> <CAPTION> Class 1 ESOP Class 2 ESOP ESOP Voting ------------ ------------ ----------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Balance December 31,1995 4,632,505 302,071 1,438,393 --------- ------- --------- Shares issued 2,367,575 381,044 3,073,970 Converted to common (49,618) (38,605) (89,927) --------- ------- --------- Balance December 31, 1996 6,950,462 644,510 4,422,436 --------- ------- --------- Shares issued 1,848,629 242,877 3,073,969 Converted to common (146,473) (81,127) (229,999) --------- ------- --------- Balance December 31, 1997 8,652,618 806,260 7,266,406 --------- ------- --------- Shares issued 2,011,812 177,166 3,073,969 Converted to common (213,061) (116,104) (331,620) --------- ------- --------- Balance December 31, 1998 10,451,369 867,322 10,008,755 ========== ======= ========== </TABLE> An aggregate of 17,675,345 shares of Class 1 and Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock will be issued to employees under the ESOPs. Each share of ESOP Preferred Stock is convertible into four shares of UAL common stock and shares are converted to common as employees retire or otherwise leave the Company. The stock has a par value of $0.01 per share and is nonvoting. The Class 1 ESOP Preferred Stock has a liquidation value of $126.96 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends; the Class 2 does not have a liquidation value. The Class 1 ESOP Preferred Stock provides a fixed annual dividend of $8.8872 per share, which ceases on March 31, 2000; the Class 2 does not pay a fixed dividend. Class P, M and S Voting Preferred Stocks were established to provide the voting power to the employee groups participating in the ESOPs. Additional Voting Preferred Stock is issued as shares of the Class 1 and Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock are allocated to employees. In the aggregate, 17,675,345 shares of Voting Preferred Stock will be issued through the year 2000. The Voting Preferred Stock outstanding at any time commands voting power for approximately 55% of the vote of all classes of capital stock in all matters requiring a stockholder vote, other than for the election of members of the Board of Directors. The Voting Preferred Stock has a par value and liquidation preference of $0.01 per share. The stock is not entitled to receive any dividends and is convertible into .0004 shares of UAL common stock. Class Pilot MEC, IAM, SAM and I junior preferred stock (collectively "Director Preferred Stocks") were established to effectuate the election of one or more members to UAL's Board of Directors. One share each of Class Pilot MEC and Class IAM junior preferred stock is authorized and issued. The Company is authorized to issue ten shares each of Class SAM and Class I junior preferred stock. There are three shares of Class SAM and four shares of Class I issued. Each of the Director Preferred Stocks has a par value and liquidation preference of $0.01 per share. The stock is not entitled to receive any dividends and Class I will be redeemed automatically upon the transfer of the shares to any person not elected to the Board of Directors or upon the occurrence of the "Sunset." (14) Common Stockholders' Equity - --------------------------------- Changes in the number of shares of UAL common stock outstanding during the years ended December 31 were as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Shares outstanding at beginning of year 57,320,486 58,817,480 50,718,424 Stock options exercised 382,136 840,100 500,174 Shares issued from treasury under compensation arrangements 11,944 28,224 25,949 Shares acquired for treasury (7,237,975) (3,269,393) (180,565) Forfeiture of restricted stock (7,600) (25,120) (70,488) Conversion of Series A debentures - - 7,623,092 Conversion of ESOP preferred stock 1,316,786 911,300 352,929 Other 18,876 17,895 (152,035) ---------- ---------- ---------- Shares outstanding at end of year 51,804,653 57,320,486 58,817,480 ========== ========== ========== </TABLE> During 1998 and 1997, the Company repurchased 7,061,109 and 2,881,092 shares of common stock, respectively, at a total purchase price of $459 million and $250 million, respectively. In connection with the Company's stock repurchase plan, UAL sold equity put options, which entitle the holders to sell shares of UAL common stock to the Company at specified prices. At December 31, 1998, 500,000 put options were outstanding at a strike price of $64.04. These put options were exercised in January. (15) Stock Options and Awards - ------------------------------ The Company has granted options to purchase common stock to various officers and employees. The option price for all stock options is at least 100% of the fair market value of UAL common stock at the date of grant. Options generally vest and become exercisable in four equal, annual installments beginning one year after the date of grant, and generally expire in ten years. As a result of the 1994 recapitalization, all outstanding options became fully vested at the time of the transaction and the holders of such options became eligible to utilize the cashless exercise features of stock options. Under a cashless exercise, the Company withholds, at the election of the optionee, from shares that would otherwise be issued upon exercise, that number of shares having a fair market value equal to the exercise price and/or related income taxes. For outstanding options eligible for cashless exercise, changes in the market price of the stock are charged (credited) to earnings currently. The expense (credit) recorded for such eligible options was $(7) million in 1998, $14 million in 1997 and $15 million in 1996. Stock options which were outstanding at the time of the recapitalization are exercisable for shares of old common stock, each of which is in turn converted into two shares of new common stock and $84.81 in cash upon exercise. Subsequent to the recapitalization, the Company granted stock options which are exercisable for shares of new common stock. The Company has also awarded shares of restricted stock to officers and key employees. These shares generally vest over a five-year period and are subject to certain transfer restrictions and forfeiture under certain circumstances prior to vesting. Unearned compensation, representing the fair market value of the stock at the measurement date for the award, is amortized to salaries and related costs over the vesting period. During 1997, 5,000 shares of restricted stock were issued from treasury. No shares were issued in 1998 and 1996. As of December 31, 1998, 221,040 shares were restricted and still nonvested. Additionally, 309,120 shares were reserved for future awards under the plan. SFAS No. 123 ("Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation") establishes a fair value based method of accounting for stock options. The Company has elected to continue using the intrinsic value method of accounting prescribed in APB 25, as permitted by SFAS No. 123. Had compensation cost for awards been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates consistent with the method of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share would have instead been reported as the pro forma amounts indicated below: <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Net income (millions) As reported $ 821 $ 949 $ 533 Pro forma $ 812 $ 944 $ 531 Basic earnings per share As reported $12.71 $14.83 $ 7.57 Pro forma $12.55 $14.75 $ 7.55 Diluted earnings per share As reported $ 6.83 $ 8.95 $ 5.06 Pro forma $ 6.74 $ 8.94 $ 5.07 </TABLE> The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted shares issued was $87.44 for shares issued in 1997. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: <TABLE> 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Risk-free interest rate 5.6% 6.4% 6.4% Dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Volatility 33.0% 32.0% 32.0% Expected life (years) 4.0 4.0 4.0 </TABLE> Stock option activity for the past three years was as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1998 1997 1996 Old Share Options: ---- ---- ---- Wtd Avg Wtd Avg Wtd Avg Shares Exer Price Shares Exer Price Shares Exer Price ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Outstanding at beginning of year 168,393 $121.65 356,118 $120.80 480,610 $119.95 Exercised (49,918) $121.67 (187,725) $120.03 (124,117) $117.49 Terminated - - - - (375) $124.00 ------- ------- ------- Outstanding at end of year 118,475 $121.64 168,393 $121.65 356,118 $120.80 Options exercisable at year-end 118,475 $121.64 168,393 $121.65 356,118 $120.80 </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1998 1997 1996 New Share Options: ---- ---- ---- Wtd Avg Wtd Avg Wtd Avg Shares Exer Price Shares Exer Price Shares Exer Price ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Outstanding at beginning of year 4,749,612 $36.27 4,828,990 $31.64 3,767,624 $23.47 Granted 1,064,200 $81.40 449,100 $77.86 1,319,800 $53.46 Exercised (282,300) $28.79 (464,650) $25.58 (251,934) $23.52 Terminated (119,676) $57.12 (63,828) $57.45 (6,500) $32.03 --------- --------- --------- Outstanding at end of year 5,411,836 $45.07 4,749,612 $36.27 4,828,990 $31.64 Options exercisable at year-end 3,400,607 $29.97 2,518,238 $26.63 1,881,686 $22.89 Reserved for future grants at year-end 3,422,904 4,397,428 4,782,700 Wtd avg fair value of options granted during the year $ 27.95 $ 27.40 $ 18.94 </TABLE> The following information related to stock options outstanding as of December 31, 1998: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Options Outstanding Options Exercisable ------------------- ------------------- Weighted-Average Range of Outstanding at Remaining Weighted-Average Exercisable at Weighted-Average Exercise Prices December 31,1998 Contractual Life Exercise Price December 31,1998 Exercise Price - --------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Old Share Options: $ 91 to 177 118,475 3.0 years $ 121.64 118,475 $ 121.64 New Share Options: $ 20 to 29 2,705,340 5.6 years $ 22.78 2,654,840 $ 22.71 $ 37 to 57 1,264,747 7.3 years $ 52.46 636,999 $ 52.03 $ 60 to 88 1,441,749 9.1 years $ 80.42 108,768 $ 77.87 --------- --------- 5,411,836 3,400,607 </TABLE> (16) Retirement and Postretirement Plans - ----------------------------------------- The Company has various retirement plans, both defined benefit and defined contribution, which cover substantially all employees. The Company also provides certain health care benefits, primarily in the U.S., to retirees and eligible dependents, as well as certain life insurance benefits to retirees. The Company has reserved the right, subject to collective bargaining agreements, to modify or terminate the health care and life insurance benefits for both current and future retirees. The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligation and plan assets, the funded status and the amounts recognized in the statement of financial position for the defined benefit and other postretirement plans as of December 31: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) Change in Benefit Obligation Pension Benefits Other Benefits - ---------------------------- ---------------- -------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Benefit obligation at beginning of year $7,272 $6,133 $1,706 $1,323 Service cost 276 232 48 44 Interest cost 533 477 109 107 Plan participants' contributions 1 1 - - Amendments 1 245 - - Actuarial (gain) loss 274 502 (169) 288 Foreign currency exchange rate changes 13 (14) - - Benefits paid (332) (304) (68) (56) ----- ----- ----- ----- Benefit obligation at end of year $8,038 $7,272 $1,626 $1,706 ===== ===== ===== ===== </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> Change in Plan Assets - --------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $6,859 $5,919 $ 107 $ 103 Actual return on plan assets 934 1,075 8 7 Employer contributions 187 173 - - Plan participants' contributions 1 1 - - Foreign currency exchange rate changes 5 (5) - - Benefits paid (332) (304) (3) (3) ----- ----- ----- ----- Fair value of plan assets at end of year $7,654 $6,859 $ 112 $ 107 ===== ===== ===== ===== Funded status $ (384) $ (413) $(1,514) $(1,599) Unrecognized actuarial (gains) losses (122) 28 19 183 Unrecognized prior service costs 660 648 - - ----- ----- ----- ----- Net amount recognized $ 154 $ 263 $(1,495) $(1,416) ===== ===== ===== ===== </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of: 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost $ 154 $ 263 $(1,495) $(1,416) Accrued benefit liability (275) (290) - - Intangible asset 271 286 - - Accumulated other comprehensive income 4 4 - - ----- ----- ----- ----- Net amount recognized $ 154 $ 263 $(1,495) $(1,416) ===== ===== ===== ===== </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> Weighted-average assumptions 1998 1997 1998 1997 - ---------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Discount rate 7.00% 7.25% 7.00% 7.25% Expected return on plan assets 9.75% 9.75% 8.00% 8.00% Rate of compensation increase 4.05% 3.85% - - </TABLE> The assumed health care cost trend rates for gross claims paid were 5.0% and 5.5% for 1998 and 1997, respectively, declining annually to a rate of 4.0% by the year 1999 and remaining level thereafter. The net periodic benefit cost included the following components: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) Pension Benefits Other Benefits - ------------- ---------------- -------------- 1998 1997 1996 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Service cost $ 276 $ 232 $ 234 $ 48 $ 44 $ 44 Interest cost 533 477 438 109 107 97 Expected return on plan assets (581) (531) (479) (8) (8) (8) Amortization of prior service cost including transition obligation/(asset) 57 36 29 - - - Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss 9 1 16 (4) (5) (5) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Net period benefit costs $ 294 $ 215 $ 238 $ 145 $ 138 $ 128 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== </TABLE> Total pension expense for all retirement plans (including defined contribution plans) was $304 million in 1998, $229 million in 1997 and $252 million in 1996. The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets for the plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $1.688 billion, $1.510 billion, and $1.118 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 1998, and $1.482 billion, $1.273 billion, and $908 million, respectively, as of December 31, 1997. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care trend rate would have the following effects: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1% Increase 1% Decrease - ------------- ----------- ----------- <S> <C> <C> Effect on total service and interest cost $ 26 $ 21 Effect on postretirement benefit obligation $ 223 $ 178 </TABLE> Changes in interest rates or rates of inflation may impact the assumptions used in the valuation of pension obligations and postretirement obligations including discount rates and rates of increase in compensation, resulting in increases or decreases in United's pension and postretirement liabilities and pension and postretirement costs. (17) Financial Instruments and Risk Management - ----------------------------------------------- See Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ("Item 7A") for a discussion of the Company's foreign currency and fuel price risk management activities, and the fair value of all significant financial instruments. Credit Exposures of Derivatives The Company's theoretical risk in the derivative financial instruments described in Item 7A is the cost of replacing the contracts at current market rates in the event of default by any of the counterparties. However, the Company does not anticipate such default as counterparties are selected based on credit ratings and the relative market positions with each counterparty are monitored. Financial Guarantees Special facility revenue bonds have been issued by certain municipalities to build or improve airport and maintenance facilities leased by United. Under the lease agreements, United is required to make rental payments in amounts sufficient to pay the maturing principal and interest payments on the bonds. At December 31, 1998, $1.229 billion principal amount of such bonds was outstanding. As of December 31, 1998, UAL and United had jointly guaranteed $35 million of such bonds and United had guaranteed $1.211 billion of such bonds, including accrued interest. The payments required to satisfy these obligations are included in the future minimum lease payments disclosed in Note 10 "Lease Obligations". Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company does not believe it is subject to any significant concentration of credit risk. Most of the Company's receivables result from sales of tickets to individuals through geographically dispersed travel agents, company outlets or other airlines, often through the use of major credit cards. These receivables are short term, generally being settled shortly after the sale. (18) Commitments, Contingent Liabilities and Uncertainties - ----------------------------------------------------------- The Company has certain contingencies resulting from litigation and claims (including environmental issues) incident to the ordinary course of business. Management believes, after considering a number of factors, including (but not limited to) the views of legal counsel, the nature of contingencies to which the Company is subject and its prior experience, that the ultimate disposition of these contingencies is not expected to materially affect UAL's consolidated financial position or results of operations. UAL records liabilities for legal and environmental claims against it in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These amounts are recorded based on the Company's assessments of the likelihood of their eventual settlements. The amounts of these liabilities could increase or decrease in the near term, based on revisions to estimates relating to the various claims. At December 31, 1998, commitments for the purchase of property and equipment, principally aircraft, approximated $6.8 billion, after deducting advance payments. An estimated $2.7 billion will be spent in 1999, $1.8 billion in 2000, $2.0 billion in 2001 and $0.3 billion in 2002 and thereafter. The major commitments are for the purchase of B777, B747, B767, B757, A320 and A319 aircraft, which are scheduled to be delivered through 2002. These commitments, combined with aircraft retirements, are part of the Company's plan to eventually increase the fleet to an expected 645 aircraft at the end of 2001. In connection with the construction of the Indianapolis Maintenance Center, United agreed to spend an aggregate $800 million on capital investments by the year 2001 and employ at least 7,500 individuals by the year 2004. In the event such targets are not reached, United may be required to make certain payments to the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana. In July 1998, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") became the bargaining representative for United's public contact employees and negotiations have begun regarding a contract. As a result, approximately 82% of United's employees are represented by various labor organizations. The labor contracts with the Air Line Pilots' Association and the IAM become amendable in 2000. In October 1997, the Association of Flight Attendants ratified a new contract, which will remain in effect through 2006. (19) Segment Information - ------------------------- During the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". United has a global route network designed to transport passengers and cargo between destinations in North America, the Pacific, Latin America and Europe. These regions constitute United's four reportable segments. The accounting policies for each of these segments are the same as those described in Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," except that segment financial information has been prepared using a management approach which is consistent with how the Company's management internally disaggregates financial information for the purpose of making internal operating decisions. UAL evaluates performance based on United's fully distributed earnings before income taxes. Revenues are attributed to each reportable segment based on the allocation guidelines provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which classifies flights between the U.S. and foreign designations as part of each respective region. A reconciliation of the total amounts reported by reportable segments to the applicable amounts in the financial statements follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) Year Ended December 31, 1998 - ------------- ---------------------------- Reportable Latin Segment Consolidated Domestic Pacific America Atlantic Total Other Total -------- ------- ------- -------- --------- ----- ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Revenue $11,997 $2,843 $ 832 $ 1,846 $17,518 $ 43 $17,561 Interest income 33 14 3 8 58 1 59 Interest expense 207 84 22 49 362 (7) 355 Equity in earnings of affiliates 41 17 4 10 72 - 72 Depreciation and amortization 520 145 45 95 805 (12) 793 Fully distributed earnings before income taxes 1,641 63 68 277 2,049 36 2,085 </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) Year Ended December 31, 1997 - ------------- ---------------------------- Reportable Latin Segment Consolidated Domestic Pacific America Atlantic Total Other Total -------- ------- ------- -------- --------- ----- ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Revenue $11,214 $3,552 $ 824 $1,745 $17,335 $ 43 $17,378 Interest income 29 13 3 6 51 1 52 Interest expense 166 73 15 36 290 (4) 286 Equity in earnings of affiliates 38 17 3 8 66 - 66 Depreciation and amortization 474 159 38 76 747 (23) 724 Fully distributed earnings before income taxes 1,410 589 129 347 2,475 36 2,511 </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) Year Ended December 31, 1996 - ------------- ---------------------------- Reportable Latin Segment Consolidated Domestic Pacific America Atlantic Total Other Total -------- ------- ------- -------- --------- ----- ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Revenue $10,717 $3,438 $ 750 $1,412 $16,317 $ 45 $16,362 Interest income 26 11 2 5 44 13 57 Interest expense 171 72 16 31 290 5 295 Equity in earnings of affiliates 38 16 3 7 64 - 64 Depreciation and amortization 509 134 39 58 740 19 759 Fully distributed earnings before income taxes 1,048 423 45 139 1,655 - 1,655 </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1998 1997 1996 - ------------- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Total fully distributed earnings for reportable segments $ 2,049 $ 2,475 $ 1,655 UAL subsidiary earnings 36 36 - Less: ESOP compensation expense 829 987 685 ------ ------ ------ Total earnings before income taxes, distributions on preferred securities and extraordinary item $ 1,256 $ 1,524 $ 970 ====== ====== ====== </TABLE> UAL's operations involve an insignificant level of dedicated revenue producing assets by reportable segment. The overwhelming majority of UAL's revenue producing assets can be deployed in any of the four reportable segments. UAL has significant intangible assets related to the acquisition of its Atlantic and Latin American route authorities. (20) Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows - Supplemental Disclosures --------------------------------------------------- Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities were as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1998 1997 1996 - ------------- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Cash paid during the year for: Interest (net of amounts capitalized) $ 234 $ 152 $ 244 Income taxes 160 362 242 Non-cash transactions: Capital lease obligations incurred 701 643 503 Long-term debt incurred in connection with additions to equipment - 185 82 Note receivables recorded in connection with the sale of equipment and leasehold improvements - 61 - Increase (decrease) in pension intangible assets (15) 200 (191) Increase in additional capital invested in connection with the conversion of subordinated debentures to common stock - - 217 Decrease in additional capital invested in connection with the conversion of subordinated debentures to mandatorily redeemable preferred securities - - (102) </TABLE> (21) Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - --------------------------------------------------- <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In Millions) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year 1998: ------- ------- ------- ------- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Operating revenues $4,055 $4,442 $4,783 $4,281 $17,561 Earnings from operations 123 470 695 191 1,478 Net earnings $ 61 $ 282 425 54 821 Earnings per share, basic $ 0.60 $ 4.43 $ 6.91 $ 0.53 $ 12.71 Earnings per share, diluted $ 0.34 $ 2.44 $ 3.71 $ 0.27 $ 6.83 1997: Operating revenues $4,121 $4,382 $4,640 $4,235 $17,378 Earnings from operations 194 412 563 91 1,259 Earnings before extraordinary item 105 242 579 32 958 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt - - - (9) (9) Net earnings $ 105 $ 242 $ 579 $ 23 $ 949 Per share amounts, basic: Earnings before extraordinary item $ 1.45 $ 3.77 $ 9.39 $ 0.21 $ 14.98 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt - - - (0.15) (0.15) Net earnings $ 1.45 $ 3.77 $ 9.39 $ 0.06 $ 14.83 Net earnings per share, diluted $ 0.92 $ 2.31 $ 5.61 $ 0.04 $ 8.95 </TABLE> The sum of quarterly earnings per share amounts is not the same as annual earnings per share amounts because of changing numbers of shares outstanding. During the third quarter of 1997, UAL recognized a pre- tax gain of $275 million of the sale of its interest in the Apollo Travel Services Partnership (see Other Information, "Sale of Affiliate" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations). ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. None. PART III -------- ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT. Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Information regarding the executive officers is included in Part I of this Form 10-K under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant." ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT. Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. PART IV ------- ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) 1. Financial Statements. The financial statements required by this item are listed in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" herein. 2. Financial Statement Schedules. The financial statement schedule required by this item is listed below and included in this report after the signature page hereto. Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996. All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not required or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. 3. Exhibits. The exhibits required by this item are listed in the Exhibit Index which immediately precedes the exhibits filed with this Form 10-K, and is incorporated herein by this reference. Each of Exhibits 10.25 through 10.34 and 10.36 to 10.37 listed in the Exhibit Index is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. ------------------- Form 8-K dated October 21, 1998 to report a cautionary statement for purposes of the "Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Form 8-K dated December 16, 1998 to report a press release in which UAL announces 1999 fully distributed EPS goals and goal to limit fully distributed unit cost growth in year 2000. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 25th day of February, 1999. UAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Gerald Greenwald -------------------- Gerald Greenwald Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on the 25th day of February, 1999 by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated. /s/ Gerald Greenwald /s/ Douglas A. Hacker - ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Gerald Greenwald Douglas A. Hacker Chairman of the Board and Chief Senior Vice President and Executive Officer (principal Chief Financial Officer executive officer) (principal financial and accounting officer) /s/ James E. Goodwin /s/ James J. O'Connor - ------------------------------- ------------------------------- James E. Goodwin James J. O'Connor Director Director /s/ John W. Creighton, Jr. /s/ Deval L. Patrick - ------------------------------- ------------------------------- John W. Creighton, Jr. Deval L. Patrick Director Director /s/ Duanne D. Fitzgerald /s/ John F. Peterpaul - ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Duane D. Fitzgerald John F. Peterpaul Director Director /s/ Michael H. Glawe /s/ Paul E. Tierney, Jr. - ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Michael H. Glawe Paul E. Tierney, Jr. Director Director /s/ Richard D. McCormick /s/ John K. Van de Kamp - ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Richard D. McCormick John K. Van de Kamp Director Director /s/ John F. McGillicuddy - ------------------------------- John F. McGillicuddy Director <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts For the Year Ended December 31, 1998 Additions Charged to -------------------- (In Millions) Balance at Balance at Beginning Costs and Other End of Description of Year Expenses Accounts Deductions Year ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Reserve deducted from asset to which it applies: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 15 $ 17 $ - $ 10(1) $ 22 === === === === === Obsolescence allowance - Flight equipment spare parts $ 29 $ 36 $ 4 $ 30(1) $ 39 === === === === === F-1 - ----------------- (1) Deduction from reserve for purpose for which reserve was created. </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts For the Year Ended December 31, 1997 Additions Charged to -------------------- (In Millions) Balance at Balance at Beginning Costs and Other End of Description of Year Expenses Accounts Deductions Year ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Reserve deducted from asset to which it applies: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 24 $ 17 $ - $ 26(1) $ 15 === === === === === Obsolescence allowance - Flight equipment spare parts $ 31 $ 26 $ 5 $ 33(2) $ 29 === === === === === F-2 - ----------------- (1) Includes deduction from reserve due to the sale of the Apollo Travel Services Partnership. (2) Deduction from reserve for purpose for which reserve was created. </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> UAL Corporation and Subsidiary Companies Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts For the Year Ended December 31, 1996 Additions Charged to -------------------- (In Millions) Balance at Balance at Beginning Costs and Other End of Description of Year Expenses Accounts Deductions Year ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Reserve deducted from asset to which it applies: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 19 $ 23 $ - $ 18(1) $ 24 === === === === === Obsolescence allowance - Flight equipment spare parts $ 38 $ 14 $ 2 $ 23(1) $ 31 === === === === === F-3 _______________________________ (1) Deduction from reserve for purpose for which reserve was created. </TABLE> EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of UAL Corporation ("UAL"), as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 3.2 By-laws (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 4.1 Deposit Agreement dated as of July 12, 1994 between UAL Corporation and holders from time to time of Depository Receipts described herein (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 4.2 Indenture dated as of December 20, 1996 between UAL Corporation and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 4.3 Officer's Certificate relating to UAL's 13-1/4% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 4.4 Form of UAL's 13-1/4% Junior Subordinated Debenture due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 4.5 Guarantee Agreement dated as of December 30, 1996 with respect to the 13-1/4% Trust Originated Preferred Securities of UAL Corporation Capital Trust I (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 4.6 Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of UAL Corporation Capital Trust I dated as of December 30, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to UAL's Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). UAL's indebtedness under any single instrument does not exceed 10% of UAL's total assets on a consolidated basis. Copies of such instruments will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. 10.1 Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Recapitalization, dated as of March 25, 1994 (the "Recapitalization Agreement"), as amended, among UAL Corporation, the Air Line Pilots Association, International ("ALPA") and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") (filed as Exhibit A to Exhibit 10.1 of UAL's Form 8-K dated June 2, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference; amendment thereto filed as Exhibit 10.1 of UAL's Form 8-K dated June 29, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.2 Agreement, dated as of July 16, 1996, pursuant to Section 1.6q of the Recapitalization Agreement among UAL, ALPA and IAM (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.3 UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, effective as of July 12, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.4 First Amendment to UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated December 28, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.39 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.5 Second Amendment to UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated as of August 17, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.6 Third Amendment to UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated as of December 28, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.7 Fourth Amendment to UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated as of July 16, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.8 Fifth Amendment to UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated as of December 31, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.10 of UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.9 Sixth Amendment to UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated as of August 11, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.10 UAL Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust Agreement between UAL Corporation and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), effective July 12, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.12 UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP, effective as of July 12, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.13 First Amendment to UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP, dated February 22, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.14 Second Amendment to UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP, dated as of August 17, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.15 Third Amendment to UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP, dated as of December 28, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.16 Fourth Amendment to UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP, dated as of July 16, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.17 Fifth Amendment to UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP, dated as of December 31, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.18 Sixth Amendment to UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP, dated as of August 11, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 of UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.19 UAL Corporation Supplemental ESOP Trust Agreement between UAL Corporation and State Street, effective July 12, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.20 Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 12, 1997, between UAL Corporation and State Street Bank and Trust Company (filed as Exhibit 10.25 of UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.21 Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 12, 1998, between UAL Corporation and State Street Bank and Trust Company. 10.22 Class I Junior Preferred Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of June 12, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.23 Class SAM Preferred Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of July 12, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.24 First Refusal Agreement, dated as of July 12, 1994, as amended (filed as Exhibit 10.25 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.25 UAL Corporation 1981 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended March 26, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.26 UAL Corporation 1998 Restricted Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.27 UAL Corporation Incentive Compensation and Profit Sharing Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.28 Description of Complimentary Travel and Cargo Carriage Benefits for UAL Directors (filed as Exhibit 10.29 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.29 UAL Corporation 1995 Directors Plan, as amended June 26, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 of UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.30 Employment Agreement between UAL Corporation and Gerald Greenwald (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.31 Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between UAL Corporation and Gerald Greenwald (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.32 Restricted Stock Deposit Agreement between UAL Corporation and Gerald Greenwald (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.33 Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between UAL Corporation and Gerald Greenwald (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.34 Employment Agreement, dated September 25, 1998, between John A. Edwardson and United Air Lines, Inc. and UAL Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.1 of UAL's 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). 10.35 United Supplemental Retirement Plan 10.36 Description of Officer Benefits. 10.37 Form of Severance Agreement between UAL Corporation and certain officers. 10.38 Supplemental Agreement No. 6 dated as of November 6, 1998 to the Agreement dated December 18, 1990 between Boeing and United Air Lines, Inc. ("United") (and United Worldwide Corporation) for acquisition of Boeing 777-200 aircraft (as previously amended and supplemented, the "777-200 Purchase Agreement" (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990, and incorporated herein by reference; supplements thereto filed as (i) Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.22 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993, (ii) Exhibit 10.2 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, (iii) Exhibit 10.14 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, (iv) Exhibits 10.27 and 10.28 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, (v) Exhibits 10.2 and 10.3 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, (vi) Exhibits 10.4, through 10.6 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995, and (vii) Exhibits 10.37 through 10.40 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, and (viii) Exhibits 10.9 through 10.12 and 10.17 through 10.19 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)). (Exhibit 10.38 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.39 Supplemental Agreement No. 7 dated as of November 6, 1998 to the 777-200 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.39 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.40 Change Order No. 9 dated as of November 6, 1998 to the 777-200 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.40 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.41 Change Order No. 9A dated as of November 6, 1998 to the 777-200 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.41 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.42 Change Order No. 10 dated as of November 6, 1998 to the 777-200 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.42 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.43 Change Order No. 10A dated as of November 6, 1998 to the 777-200 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.43 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.44 Letter Agreement No. 6-1162-MDH-638 dated as of January 5, 1998 to the Agreement dated October 25, 1988 between Boeing and United Air Lines, Inc. ("United") for acquisition of 757-200 aircraft (as previously amended and supplemented, the "757-200 Purchase Agreement" (filed as Exhibit 10(K) to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1989, and incorporated herein by reference; supplements thereto filed as (i) Exhibits 10.14 through 10.19 and Exhibit 10.22 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993, (ii) Exhibit 10.14 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, (iii) Exhibit 10.9 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, and (iv) Exhibits 10.13 through 10.17 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference)). (Exhibit 10.44 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.45 Letter Agreement No. 6-1162-MDH-657 dated as of September 29, 1998 to the 757-200 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.45 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.46 Letter Agreement No. 6-1162-MDH-668 dated as of September 29, 1998 to the 757-200 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.46 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.47 Letter Agreement No. 6-1162-BRB-132 dated as of January 5, 1998 to the Agreement dated December 18, 1990 between Boeing and United Air Lines, Inc. ("United") for acquisition of 747-400 aircraft (as previously amended and supplemented, the "747-400 Purchase Agreement" (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990, and incorporated herein by reference; supplements thereto filed as (i) Exhibits 10.4 and 10.5 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991, (ii) Exhibits 10.3 through 10.6 and Exhibit 10.22 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993, (iii) Exhibit 10.3 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, (iv) Exhibit 10.14 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, (v) Exhibits 10.29 and 10.30 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, (vi) Exhibits 10.4 through 10.8 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, (vii) Exhibits 10.7 and 10.8 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995, (viii) Exhibit 10.41 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, (ix) Exhibits 10.4 through 10.8 and Exhibit 10.17 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, and (x) Exhibits 10.1 through 10.3 to UAL's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference)). (Exhibit 10.47 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 10.48 Letter Agreement No. 6-1162-MDH-666 dated as of September 29, 1998 to the 747-400 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit 10.48 hereto is filed with a request for confidential treatment of certain portions thereof.) 12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. 12.2 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements. 21 List of Registrant's subsidiaries (filed as Exhibit 21 to UAL's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). 23 Consent of Independent Public Accountants. 27 Financial Data Schedule. 99 Annual Report on Form 11-K for Employees' Stock Purchase Plan of UAL Corporation.