Form 11-K

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


 

FORM 11-K

 

x   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.

 

       TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                      to                     

 

Commission file number 001-13643

 


 

THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF ONEOK, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

ONEOK, Inc.

100 West Fifth Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103

 



REQUIRED INFORMATION

 

The following financial statements prepared in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of ERISA and exhibits are filed for the Thrift Plan for Employees of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries:

 

Financial Statements and Schedules

 

Independent Auditors’ Report

 

Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

Notes to Financial Statements, December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

Schedule H line 4i;—Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year), December 31, 2002

 

Exhibits

 

 

23   

    Independent Auditors’ Consent

99.1

 

  Certification of David L. Kyle pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

99.2

 

  Certification of Jim Kneale pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Thrift Plan for Employees of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

       

Thrift Plan for Employees

of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries

       

ONEOK, INC.

                 

Date:

 

June 26, 2003

     

By:

 

/s/    JIM KNEALE        


               

Jim Kneale

Senior Vice President, Treasurer and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)


THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule

 

December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

(With Independent Auditors’ Report Thereon)


THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Independent Auditors’ Report

    

Financial Statements:

    

Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits—December 31, 2002 and 2001

    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits—Years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001

    

Notes to Financial Statements

    

Schedule

    

1     Schedule H, Line 4i—Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)

    

 

All other schedules required by the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 are omitted as they are inapplicable or not required.


Independent Auditors’ Report

 

The Administrative Committee

Thrift Plan for Employees of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries:

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits of the Thrift Plan for Employees of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of changes in net assets available for benefits for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Thrift Plan for Employees of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental schedule included herein is presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The supplemental schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.

 

/s/    KPMG, LLP

 

Tulsa, Oklahoma

 

June 13, 2003


THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits

 

December 31, 2002 and 2001

(In thousands)

 

     2002

   2001

Investments, at fair value:

           

Money market funds

   $ 28,936    23,739

Mutual funds

     139,808    161,790

Guaranteed Investment Contracts

     14,079    15,986

Government securities

     589    598

Common stock of ONEOK, Inc.

     123,918    123,373

Common stock of Western Resources, Inc.

     1,417    3,059

Participant loans

     16,447    15,265
    

  
     $ 325,194    343,810
    

  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits

 

Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001

(In thousands)

 

     2002

    2001

 

Investment income (loss):

              

Net depreciation in fair value of investments

   $ (26,101 )   (57,017 )

Dividends

     7,306     8,344  

Interest

     1,127     1,368  
    


 

Net investment loss

     (17,668 )   (47,305 )

Contributions:

              

Employee

     13,574     14,820  

Employer

     8,746     8,273  

Rollover

     540     768  
    


 

       22,860     23,861  

Withdrawals by participants

     (23,808 )   (27,150 )
    


 

Net decrease in net assets available for benefits

     (18,616 )   (50,594 )

Net assets available for benefits, beginning of period

     343,810     394,404  
    


 

Net assets available for benefits, end of period

   $ 325,194     343,810  
    


 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

(1)   Description of Plan

 

A brief description of the Thrift Plan for Employees of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Plan) follows and is provided for general information only. Participants should refer to the full text of the Plan for more complete information.

 

  (a)   General

 

The Plan is a defined contribution plan which covers substantially all employees of ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) and is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

 

  (b)   Participation and Contributions

 

An employee may begin participation on the first day of the month following employment. Participants may make pre-tax deferrals of any whole percentage of up to a maximum of 14% of his or her basic compensation if certain deferral limitations are not exceeded. Participants may make after-tax deposits of any whole percentage of their basic compensation up to a maximum of 6% as long as the total of pre-tax deferrals and after-tax deposits does not exceed 18%.

 

After one year of service, the Company will match 100% of pre-tax deferrals and after-tax deposits, up to a maximum of 6% for participants not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the Company will match 75% of pre-tax deferrals and after-tax deposits up to a maximum of 6%. The combined total of pre-tax deferrals, after-tax deposits, and Company matching contributions cannot exceed the lesser of $40,000 or 100% of the participant’s annual compensation.

 

The Plan contains a Power of Choice feature for dividends paid on the ONEOK, Inc. common stock. Participants holding ONEOK, Inc. common stock have the option to receive 100% of the dividend in cash, receive 50% of the dividend in cash and 50% of the dividend reinvested in ONEOK, Inc. common stock, or reinvest 100% of the dividend in ONEOK, Inc. common stock. Dividends reinvested are considered pre-tax contributions, but are not subject to the IRS or Plan limits.

 

(2)   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

  (a)   Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying financial statements of the Plan have been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting.

 

  (b)   Investments

 

Investments in the Guaranteed Investment Contract Funds are stated at cost, which approximates market value. All other investments are stated at fair value based on the current market value of the respective investments at the end of the year. All investments are held by Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., as Trustee. When available, current market value is determined based on published market quotes and trading activity of the underlying investment securities.

 

(Continued)


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ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

  (c)   Gains and Losses from Sale of Investments

 

Gains and losses resulting from the sale of investments are differences between the average cost of specific investments sold and proceeds received. Transactions are recorded on a trade date basis.

 

  (d)   Administrative Costs

 

The Company pays all costs and expenses for administering the Plan, including expenses of the Committee and fees and expenses of the Trustee, except for brokerages, commissions, investment management fees, and transfer taxes applicable to investment of securities or investments acquired or sold for a participant’s account, and loan origination fees.

 

  (e)   Payment of Benefits

 

Benefits or withdrawals are recorded when paid.

 

  (f)   Income Taxes

 

The Plan is a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code) the trust of which is exempt from federal income tax under the provisions of Section 501(a) of the Code. The Plan has received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service dated November 4, 2002 stating that the Plan was in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code, including the contemplated plan amendment discussed in Note 5. The Company believes that the Plan is currently designed and being operated within the applicable requirements of the Code.

 

  (g)   Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash equivalents are invested in shares of the American Performance U.S. Treasury Fund.

 

  (h)   Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires a number of estimates and assumptions by the Plan Administrator relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

(3)   Investment of Funds

 

The participants have the right to designate investment of their account balances, including their contributions and deferrals and the Company’s matching contributions. Investment options are changed from time to time by the administrative committee of the Plan. Currently, funds may be designated among the following investment options:

 

American Performance U.S. Treasury Fund – Invests primarily in U. S. Treasury bills, notes, and other obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

 

(Continued)


THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

Ariel Growth Fund – Invests primarily in common stocks of undervalued companies, with an emphasis on small and medium cap stocks.

 

ONEOK, Inc.Common Stock Fund – Seeks to provide the potential for long-term growth by investing in the common stock of ONEOK, Inc.

 

PIMCO Total Return Fund – Invests primarily in actively managed portfolio of U. S. Government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities and bonds of non-U.S. issuers.

 

Putnam International Growth Fund – Invests primarily in stock of high-quality, seasoned companies based outside the United States.

 

Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund – Invests primarily in stocks of companies with above-average prospects for continued earnings growth, strong industry positions, and skilled management teams.

 

Vanguard Windsor Fund – Invests primarily in common stocks of undervalued companies.

 

Vanguard Asset Allocation Fund – Invests primarily in common stocks, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, and money market instruments.

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund – Invests in the 500 securities included in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index attempting to match the performance of the widely followed Index.

 

The following funds are frozen and no new monies may be added.

 

SEI Stable Asset Fund – Invests primarily in highly rated Guaranteed Investment Contracts purchased from insurance companies, other financial institutions, or that are guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies.

 

Federated Capital Preservation Fund – Seeks to provide a high level of income and a stable unit value of $1 by investing in investment contracts issued by life insurance companies and commercial banks, as well as other similar types of fixed principal investments.

 

Series “E” and “EE” Savings Bonds – Invests in Series “E” and “EE” savings bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

 

Western Resources, Inc. Common Stock Fund – Seeks to provide the potential for long-term growth by investing in the common stock of Western Resources, Inc. All dividends from this fund are invested in the American Performance U. S. Treasury Fund.

 

If no investment option is elected by the participant, the funds are invested in the American Performance U.S. Treasury Fund. Participants may direct the investment of their account balances to more than one option. However, the minimum investment that can be directed to any one option is 1%.

 

The participants may direct the sale or other disposition of securities in their account and may change their investment instructions to the Trustee on a daily basis. Neither the Company nor the Trustee guarantees

 

(Continued)


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ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

the value of the investments nor do they indemnify any employee against any loss that may result from such investments.

 

All interest, dividends, and other income received by the Trustee and all gains and losses from the sale of securities are credited or charged to the respective participant’s account. The cost charged to a participant’s account for securities purchased is the average cost for all such securities purchased during the month. Brokerage commissions, transfer taxes, and other charges and expenses in connection with the purchase or sale of securities are added to the cost of the securities purchased or deducted from the proceeds of the sale.

 

Company contributions to the account of a participant and any income and earnings are immediately vested upon receipt by the Trustee (subject to subsequent loss through decline in value of investments). Upon termination of the Plan, each of the participants will receive distribution of the entire balance of their account.

 

Participants may borrow from the Plan pursuant to Section 408(b)(1) of the ERISA, as amended. A participant may borrow a minimum of $1,000 with a maximum amount not to exceed $50,000 or 50% of the non-forfeitable accrued benefit of the participant, whichever is less. The plan allows two outstanding loans from a participant’s account at any time. Participant loans are stated at cost which represents estimated market value.

 

(Continued)


THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2002 and 2001

 

(4)   Investments

 

The following table presents the fair values of individual investments at December 31, 2002 and 2001 (in thousands):

 

     2002

   2001

American Performance U. S. Treasury Fund

   $ 28,936    23,739

American Performance Bond Fund

     —      6,322

Ariel Growth Fund

     13,467    10,678

Putnam International Growth Fund

     4,640    5,063

Vanguard Primecap Fund

     34,501    46,121

Vanguard Windsor Fund

     28,498    36,534

Vanguard Asset Allocation Fund

     12,115    15,225

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

     29,195    36,692

SEI Stable Asset Fund

     5,241    5,150

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     12,151    5

Federated Capital Preservation Fund

     14,079    15,986

United States Government Series “E” and “EE” Bonds

     589    598

ONEOK, Inc. Common Stock

     123,918    123,373

Western Resources, Inc. Common Stock

     1,417    3,059

Participant loans

     16,447    15,265
    

  
     $ 325,194    343,810
    

  

 

The following schedule presents the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair value for each significant class of investment for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 (in thousands):

 

     2002

    2001

 

Common stock

   $ 7,135     (44,449 )

Mutual Funds

     (33,236 )   (12,568 )
    


 

     $ (26,101 )   (57,017 )
    


 

 

(5)   Subsequent Event

 

The Plan was amended and restated effective January 1, 2003. The restatement was necessary to adopt the amendments proposed by the Plan sponsor to ensure continued regulatory compliance and favorable tax status. The Plan received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service dated November 4, 2002 stating that the Plan, as designed with the proposed amendments (which were adopted in the amendment and restatement effective January 1, 2003), was in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code.


Schedule 1

 

THRIFT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF

ONEOK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Schedule H, Line 4i—Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)

 

December 31, 2002

(In thousands)

 

Column (a)    Column (b)    Column (c)    Column (d)    Column (e)

Party-in-
Interest

Identification


  

Identity of Issue,

Borrower, Lessor,

or Similar Party


  

Description of Investment

Including Maturity Date, Rate

of Interest, Par or Maturity Value


   Cost

   Current
Value


*

   American Performance U.S.TreasuryFund    Money Market Fund    $ 28,923    28,936
     Ariel Growth Fund    Mutual Fund      14,076    13,467
     Putnam International Growth Fund    Mutual Fund      6,505    4,640
     Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund    Mutual Fund      49,495    34,501
     Vanguard Windsor Fund    Mutual Fund      36,773    28,498
     Vanguard Asset Allocation Fund    Mutual Fund      14,345    12,115
     Vanguard Institutional Index Fund    Mutual Fund      42,609    29,195
     SEI Stable Asset Fund    Mutual Fund      5,219    5,241
     PIMCO Total Return Fund    Mutual Fund      12,047    12,151
     Federated Capital Preservation Fund    Guaranteed Investment Contracts      14,023    14,079
     Series “E” Bonds    U.S. Government securities      37    210
     Series “EE” Bonds    U.S. Government securities      122    379

*

   ONEOK, Inc.    Common stock without par value      101,759    123,918

*

   Western Resources, Inc.    Common stock without par value      4,618    1,417

*

   Participant loans    Participant loans at varying interest rates and   maturity dates           16,447
                     
               $                 325,194
                     

 

  *   Party-in-interest

 

See accompanying independent auditors’ report and notes to the financial statements.


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT
NUMBER


  

EXHIBIT


23   

   Independent Auditors’ Consent

99.1

   Certification of David L. Kyle pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

99.2

   Certification of Jim Kneale pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.