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Business Description
Nicor Inc. is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries are Northern Illinois Gas Company (Nicor Gas), a distributor of natural gas in the United States, and Tropical Shipping, a transporter of containerized freight in the Caribbean. Gas distribution is Nicor's primary business, representing approximately 90% of consolidated operating income and assets in a typical year. Nicor also owns several other energy-related ventures, including a 50% interest in Nicor Energy, a retail energy marketing joint venture.

Financial Information
NICOR Inc. is a holding company for Nicor Gas, a distributor of natural gas. GAS also owns Tropical Shipping, which provides containerized freight shipping in the Carribbean. For the six months ended 06/02, revenues fell 45% to $1.01 billion. Net income applicable to Common fell 15% to $55.7 million. Revenues reflect lower natural gas prices. Earnings were partially offset by lower cost of gas as a percentage of revenue.