The document outlines Xcel Energy's capital expenditure plans and forecasts for 2005-2009. It expects to invest $6.9 billion over this period, with key investments including Comanche 3 plant, Minnesota MERP rider projects, and transmission infrastructure. Regulatory filings are planned in various states to recover costs and earn authorized returns of 10-11% on equity. Forecasts show potential for regulated utility earnings and cash flows to grow annually by 4.4-7.8% through rate base increases and higher equity returns.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's strategy and financial outlook for 2005-2009. Key points include:
1) Xcel plans to invest $6.8 billion in utility assets to earn its allowed return on equity and drive earnings growth through increased rate base.
2) Earnings are expected to grow 4-8% annually from increased investment and potential rate increases.
3) Major investment projects include Minnesota MERP and Comanche Unit 3, with overall capital expenditures growing utility rate base by an average of 4.4% annually.
4) Xcel expects to fund investments through operations, debt issuance, and dividend reinvestment without needing to issue new equity through 2006.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's investor meetings on the west coast in September 2005. It outlines Xcel's strategy to invest in utility assets and earn allowed returns on equity. It provides details on drivers of value creation, capital expenditure plans from 2005-2009, sources of funding, potential regulatory income increases, and earnings growth targets. The appendix provides additional details on Xcel's service territories, organizational structure, rate base and returns by state.
Xcel Energy is implementing a strategy to increase shareholder value through investing in rate base assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It plans to invest $5.7 billion in capital projects over 2006-2009, which is expected to increase its average rate base by 4.5% annually. It is also pursuing rate cases to increase allowed returns. Key upcoming cases include Colorado Electric in 2007 and Minnesota Gas in late 2006. Xcel Energy expects EPS growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 by executing this strategy while maintaining its credit ratings and dividend growth.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy to implement capital investments and increase returns. It outlines a $5.7 billion capital expenditure plan from 2006-2009 focused on rate base assets. This includes investments in coal plant refurbishments and a new coal plant. It discusses regulatory filings and rate cases to increase returns, including a pending Minnesota rate case. The strategy aims to deliver attractive total returns through dividend growth and EPS growth of 5-7% annually while maintaining investment grade credit ratings.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers of value creation through increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and guidance for 2005 EPS of $1.18-1.28 per share. Rate cases are also discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. It provides capital expenditure forecasts through 2009 totaling $6.8 billion. It also discusses drivers of value creation like increasing rate base and regulatory return on equity. The document highlights Xcel Energy's environmental initiatives and renewable energy sources. It concludes by outlining Xcel's guidance for 2005 EPS and dividend policy.
This document summarizes Deutsche Bank's Electric Power Conference held on June 14-15, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's capital expenditure plan of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, focusing on investments in generation, transmission, nuclear fuel, and customer additions. It also discusses regulatory support for the plan from Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas and the potential for increased regulatory income and depreciation from $1.24 billion in 2004 to $1.56-1.65 billion in 2009.
This document summarizes Wells Fargo's investor meeting on June 16, 2005. It outlines the company's capital expenditure plan of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, focusing on utility asset investments. This is expected to increase average rate base growth by 4.4% annually and regulatory income and depreciation by over $1.5 billion from 2004 to 2009 levels. Key projects include Minnesota Energy Resource Plan investments, Comanche 3 power plant construction, and transmission upgrades. The presentation also reviews the company's dividend and financing strategies.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's strategy and financial outlook for 2005-2009. Key points include:
1) Xcel plans to invest $6.8 billion in utility assets to earn its allowed return on equity and drive earnings growth through increased rate base.
2) Earnings are expected to grow 4-8% annually from increased investment and potential rate increases.
3) Major investment projects include Minnesota MERP and Comanche Unit 3, with overall capital expenditures growing utility rate base by an average of 4.4% annually.
4) Xcel expects to fund investments through operations, debt issuance, and dividend reinvestment without needing to issue new equity through 2006.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's investor meetings on the west coast in September 2005. It outlines Xcel's strategy to invest in utility assets and earn allowed returns on equity. It provides details on drivers of value creation, capital expenditure plans from 2005-2009, sources of funding, potential regulatory income increases, and earnings growth targets. The appendix provides additional details on Xcel's service territories, organizational structure, rate base and returns by state.
Xcel Energy is implementing a strategy to increase shareholder value through investing in rate base assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It plans to invest $5.7 billion in capital projects over 2006-2009, which is expected to increase its average rate base by 4.5% annually. It is also pursuing rate cases to increase allowed returns. Key upcoming cases include Colorado Electric in 2007 and Minnesota Gas in late 2006. Xcel Energy expects EPS growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 by executing this strategy while maintaining its credit ratings and dividend growth.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy to implement capital investments and increase returns. It outlines a $5.7 billion capital expenditure plan from 2006-2009 focused on rate base assets. This includes investments in coal plant refurbishments and a new coal plant. It discusses regulatory filings and rate cases to increase returns, including a pending Minnesota rate case. The strategy aims to deliver attractive total returns through dividend growth and EPS growth of 5-7% annually while maintaining investment grade credit ratings.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers of value creation through increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and guidance for 2005 EPS of $1.18-1.28 per share. Rate cases are also discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. It provides capital expenditure forecasts through 2009 totaling $6.8 billion. It also discusses drivers of value creation like increasing rate base and regulatory return on equity. The document highlights Xcel Energy's environmental initiatives and renewable energy sources. It concludes by outlining Xcel's guidance for 2005 EPS and dividend policy.
This document summarizes Deutsche Bank's Electric Power Conference held on June 14-15, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's capital expenditure plan of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, focusing on investments in generation, transmission, nuclear fuel, and customer additions. It also discusses regulatory support for the plan from Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas and the potential for increased regulatory income and depreciation from $1.24 billion in 2004 to $1.56-1.65 billion in 2009.
This document summarizes Wells Fargo's investor meeting on June 16, 2005. It outlines the company's capital expenditure plan of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, focusing on utility asset investments. This is expected to increase average rate base growth by 4.4% annually and regulatory income and depreciation by over $1.5 billion from 2004 to 2009 levels. Key projects include Minnesota Energy Resource Plan investments, Comanche 3 power plant construction, and transmission upgrades. The presentation also reviews the company's dividend and financing strategies.
This document provides an overview and summary of a financial conference held by Edison Electric Institute on November 8, 2005. It includes introductory remarks regarding forward-looking statements and safe harbor provisions. The document then summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation on EPS growth targets, dividend increases, and credit rating objectives for 2005-2009. It also provides highlights on rate case filings, capital expenditure forecasts, potential regulatory net income, and earnings guidance ranges.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's strategy and financial results. It discusses Xcel's focus on investing in regulated utility assets to earn stable returns. Key points include rate cases that increased allowed returns, upcoming generation projects, and earnings guidance of $1.25-1.35 per share for 2006. It also summarizes Xcel's operating jurisdictions, generation sources, and ongoing litigation over company-owned life insurance policies.
This document summarizes a New York investor meeting held by Xcel Energy on November 29, 2005. The presentation outlines Xcel's strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to earn its allowed rate of return and achieve earnings growth targets. It highlights Xcel's financial performance objectives and discusses its investments in transmission, distribution and customer service. The presentation also provides details on Xcel's construction program, environmental stewardship initiatives, and supportive regulatory treatment across its utility territories.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's energy supply plan and performance. It outlines Xcel's diverse fuel mix including coal, natural gas, nuclear, renewables and purchases. It shows that Xcel has lower non-fuel and fuel costs than peers. The document also discusses Xcel's environmental initiatives to reduce emissions and meet regulations. It highlights Xcel's strong operational performance across its plants, cost management initiatives that have saved millions, and recently completed construction projects on time and on budget.
- This document is Northern States Power Company's (NSP-Minnesota) quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
- It provides NSP-Minnesota's consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
- The financial statements show NSP-Minnesota's operating revenues, expenses, income, cash flows, assets, liabilities, and equity for the periods. Notes to the financial statements provide additional details on NSP-Minnesota's significant accounting policies and other financial information.
The document summarizes the Allen S. King Rehabilitation Project. It provides an overview of the Metro Emissions Reduction Project and details of the King Plant Rehabilitation. Key activities include installing new pollution controls, rebuilding the boiler and replacing the steam turbine. The capital cost is estimated at $382 million and emissions of NOx, SO2, PM and HG will be reduced by 89%, 91%, 20% and 20% respectively. The status and schedule are outlined, showing engineering is complete and major components have been procured. Remaining work includes commissioning and returning the plant to service by May 2007. Challenges could include construction labor availability in fall 2006 and initial plant operation differences after rehabilitation.
Xcel Energy is implementing a strategy to increase shareholder value through investing in rate base assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It plans to invest $5.7 billion in capital projects over 2006-2009, which is expected to increase its average rate base by 4.5% annually. It is also pursuing rate cases to increase allowed returns. Key upcoming cases include Colorado Electric in 2007 and Minnesota Gas in late 2006. Xcel Energy expects EPS growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 by executing this strategy while maintaining its credit ratings and dividend growth.
This document summarizes Wells Fargo's investor meeting on June 16, 2005. It outlines the company's capital expenditure plan of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, focusing on utility asset investments. This is expected to increase average rate base growth by 4.4% annually and regulatory income and depreciation by over $1.5 billion from 2004 to 2009 levels. Key projects include Minnesota Energy Resource Plan and Comanche 3 generation plant expansion. The presentation also reviews the company's dividend plans and sources of funding to support continued investment.
Mike Kaluzniak: Director, Minnesota Regulatory Affairs. 25 years experience; leads Minnesota
regulatory initiatives.
Attorneys: Mark Means, Briggs and Morgan; Bill Mavity, Dorsey & Whitney; John Kline, Mertz Law Office.
Consultants: Scott Hempling, Hempling Law Firm; Paul Centolella, The Brubaker Group; Tom Stanton,
Stanton Energy Analysis.
Colorado
This document is Xcel Energy's quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ending September 30, 2006. It provides Xcel Energy's consolidated financial statements including statements of income, cash flows, and balance sheets for the periods presented. Some key details include operating revenues of $2.4 billion for the quarter and $7.4 billion for the 9 months, net income of $224 million for the quarter and $474 million for the 9 months, and total assets of $21.2 billion and total liabilities of $12.6 billion as of September 30, 2006.
The document outlines Xcel Energy's financial plan for 2005-2009, including objectives of 5-7% annual EPS growth, 2-4% annual dividend increases, and maintaining a BBB+ to A credit rating. It provides details on capital expenditures, potential rate base growth, regulatory net income forecasts, and conclusions that earnings growth is achievable through various scenarios without increasing leverage.
- Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) filed a quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
- SPS operates as a public utility in Texas and New Mexico, providing electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
- For the quarter, SPS reported a net loss of $1.3 million compared to net income of $1.7 million in the prior year quarter. Total operating revenues increased 14.4% to $418.8 million due to higher electric fuel and purchased power costs.
Kevin McCarthy, President and CEO of Unum US, presented at the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts Conference on March 3, 2008. He discussed Unum's growth strategy of focusing on smaller group cases and increasing voluntary benefits. McCarthy also provided an outlook showing earned premium growth of 4.2% annually for Unum's core and supplemental segments from 2007 to 2011. Financial results were presented, including benefit ratios for Unum US business lines and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures.
This document summarizes Midwest investor meetings held by Xcel Energy in May and June 2005. It outlines Xcel's low-risk business strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to earn an authorized return on equity. Key points include Xcel operating as the 4th largest US electric and gas utility, growth opportunities through infrastructure investments, regulatory filings, and a total return objective of 7-9% per year through earnings growth and dividends.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy and financial outlook for 2005-2009. The key points are:
1) Xcel plans to invest $6.8 billion in utility assets over 2005-2009 to increase rate base and earnings. This investment is supported by regulators and adds to growth.
2) Regulatory income and depreciation are forecasted to grow annually by 4.4-7.8% through rate increases and higher rate base.
3) Xcel expects its dividend to grow consistently with earnings of 2-4% annually and does not anticipate needing to issue new equity until 2007 or 2008.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's strategy and financial outlook for 2005-2009. Key points include:
1) Xcel plans to invest $6.8 billion in utility assets to earn its allowed return on equity and drive earnings growth through increased rate base.
2) Earnings are expected to grow 4-8% annually from increased investment and higher allowed returns on equity set in upcoming rate cases.
3) Capital expenditures will focus on transmission projects, plant upgrades, and the Comanche 3 coal plant, funded through operations and modest debt issuance.
This document summarizes an investor presentation by Xcel Energy covering topics such as strategy, regulatory environment, capital expenditure plans, earnings guidance, and rate case forecasts for 2005-2009. The strategy focuses on investing in utility assets and earning allowed returns. Capital expenditures are expected to total $6.8 billion over the period. Earnings are projected to grow 5-8% annually from $506 million in 2004 to a range of $650-744 million in 2009 through rate base growth and higher allowed returns.
This document summarizes an investor presentation by Xcel Energy covering topics such as strategy, capital expenditure plans, regulatory proceedings, and financial guidance. The strategy focuses on investing in utility assets and earning allowed returns. Capital expenditures from 2005-2009 are projected to be $6.8 billion, funding growth in rate base and earnings. Rate cases in several states are expected to increase revenues. Regulatory net income is projected to grow 5-8% annually through increased investment and higher allowed returns.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers of value creation through increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and guidance for 2005 EPS of $1.18-1.28 per share. Rate cases are also discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers of value creation through increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and guidance for 2005 EPS of $1.18-1.28 per share. Rate cases are also discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to build its core business and earn allowed returns. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers for increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and environmental initiatives including renewable energy sources. Rate cases are discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document provides an overview and summary of a financial conference held by Edison Electric Institute on November 8, 2005. It includes introductory remarks regarding forward-looking statements and safe harbor provisions. The document then summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation on EPS growth targets, dividend increases, and credit rating objectives for 2005-2009. It also provides highlights on rate case filings, capital expenditure forecasts, potential regulatory net income, and earnings guidance ranges.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's strategy and financial results. It discusses Xcel's focus on investing in regulated utility assets to earn stable returns. Key points include rate cases that increased allowed returns, upcoming generation projects, and earnings guidance of $1.25-1.35 per share for 2006. It also summarizes Xcel's operating jurisdictions, generation sources, and ongoing litigation over company-owned life insurance policies.
This document summarizes a New York investor meeting held by Xcel Energy on November 29, 2005. The presentation outlines Xcel's strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to earn its allowed rate of return and achieve earnings growth targets. It highlights Xcel's financial performance objectives and discusses its investments in transmission, distribution and customer service. The presentation also provides details on Xcel's construction program, environmental stewardship initiatives, and supportive regulatory treatment across its utility territories.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's energy supply plan and performance. It outlines Xcel's diverse fuel mix including coal, natural gas, nuclear, renewables and purchases. It shows that Xcel has lower non-fuel and fuel costs than peers. The document also discusses Xcel's environmental initiatives to reduce emissions and meet regulations. It highlights Xcel's strong operational performance across its plants, cost management initiatives that have saved millions, and recently completed construction projects on time and on budget.
- This document is Northern States Power Company's (NSP-Minnesota) quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
- It provides NSP-Minnesota's consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
- The financial statements show NSP-Minnesota's operating revenues, expenses, income, cash flows, assets, liabilities, and equity for the periods. Notes to the financial statements provide additional details on NSP-Minnesota's significant accounting policies and other financial information.
The document summarizes the Allen S. King Rehabilitation Project. It provides an overview of the Metro Emissions Reduction Project and details of the King Plant Rehabilitation. Key activities include installing new pollution controls, rebuilding the boiler and replacing the steam turbine. The capital cost is estimated at $382 million and emissions of NOx, SO2, PM and HG will be reduced by 89%, 91%, 20% and 20% respectively. The status and schedule are outlined, showing engineering is complete and major components have been procured. Remaining work includes commissioning and returning the plant to service by May 2007. Challenges could include construction labor availability in fall 2006 and initial plant operation differences after rehabilitation.
Xcel Energy is implementing a strategy to increase shareholder value through investing in rate base assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It plans to invest $5.7 billion in capital projects over 2006-2009, which is expected to increase its average rate base by 4.5% annually. It is also pursuing rate cases to increase allowed returns. Key upcoming cases include Colorado Electric in 2007 and Minnesota Gas in late 2006. Xcel Energy expects EPS growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 by executing this strategy while maintaining its credit ratings and dividend growth.
This document summarizes Wells Fargo's investor meeting on June 16, 2005. It outlines the company's capital expenditure plan of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, focusing on utility asset investments. This is expected to increase average rate base growth by 4.4% annually and regulatory income and depreciation by over $1.5 billion from 2004 to 2009 levels. Key projects include Minnesota Energy Resource Plan and Comanche 3 generation plant expansion. The presentation also reviews the company's dividend plans and sources of funding to support continued investment.
Mike Kaluzniak: Director, Minnesota Regulatory Affairs. 25 years experience; leads Minnesota
regulatory initiatives.
Attorneys: Mark Means, Briggs and Morgan; Bill Mavity, Dorsey & Whitney; John Kline, Mertz Law Office.
Consultants: Scott Hempling, Hempling Law Firm; Paul Centolella, The Brubaker Group; Tom Stanton,
Stanton Energy Analysis.
Colorado
This document is Xcel Energy's quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ending September 30, 2006. It provides Xcel Energy's consolidated financial statements including statements of income, cash flows, and balance sheets for the periods presented. Some key details include operating revenues of $2.4 billion for the quarter and $7.4 billion for the 9 months, net income of $224 million for the quarter and $474 million for the 9 months, and total assets of $21.2 billion and total liabilities of $12.6 billion as of September 30, 2006.
The document outlines Xcel Energy's financial plan for 2005-2009, including objectives of 5-7% annual EPS growth, 2-4% annual dividend increases, and maintaining a BBB+ to A credit rating. It provides details on capital expenditures, potential rate base growth, regulatory net income forecasts, and conclusions that earnings growth is achievable through various scenarios without increasing leverage.
- Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) filed a quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
- SPS operates as a public utility in Texas and New Mexico, providing electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
- For the quarter, SPS reported a net loss of $1.3 million compared to net income of $1.7 million in the prior year quarter. Total operating revenues increased 14.4% to $418.8 million due to higher electric fuel and purchased power costs.
Kevin McCarthy, President and CEO of Unum US, presented at the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts Conference on March 3, 2008. He discussed Unum's growth strategy of focusing on smaller group cases and increasing voluntary benefits. McCarthy also provided an outlook showing earned premium growth of 4.2% annually for Unum's core and supplemental segments from 2007 to 2011. Financial results were presented, including benefit ratios for Unum US business lines and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures.
This document summarizes Midwest investor meetings held by Xcel Energy in May and June 2005. It outlines Xcel's low-risk business strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to earn an authorized return on equity. Key points include Xcel operating as the 4th largest US electric and gas utility, growth opportunities through infrastructure investments, regulatory filings, and a total return objective of 7-9% per year through earnings growth and dividends.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy and financial outlook for 2005-2009. The key points are:
1) Xcel plans to invest $6.8 billion in utility assets over 2005-2009 to increase rate base and earnings. This investment is supported by regulators and adds to growth.
2) Regulatory income and depreciation are forecasted to grow annually by 4.4-7.8% through rate increases and higher rate base.
3) Xcel expects its dividend to grow consistently with earnings of 2-4% annually and does not anticipate needing to issue new equity until 2007 or 2008.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's strategy and financial outlook for 2005-2009. Key points include:
1) Xcel plans to invest $6.8 billion in utility assets to earn its allowed return on equity and drive earnings growth through increased rate base.
2) Earnings are expected to grow 4-8% annually from increased investment and higher allowed returns on equity set in upcoming rate cases.
3) Capital expenditures will focus on transmission projects, plant upgrades, and the Comanche 3 coal plant, funded through operations and modest debt issuance.
This document summarizes an investor presentation by Xcel Energy covering topics such as strategy, regulatory environment, capital expenditure plans, earnings guidance, and rate case forecasts for 2005-2009. The strategy focuses on investing in utility assets and earning allowed returns. Capital expenditures are expected to total $6.8 billion over the period. Earnings are projected to grow 5-8% annually from $506 million in 2004 to a range of $650-744 million in 2009 through rate base growth and higher allowed returns.
This document summarizes an investor presentation by Xcel Energy covering topics such as strategy, capital expenditure plans, regulatory proceedings, and financial guidance. The strategy focuses on investing in utility assets and earning allowed returns. Capital expenditures from 2005-2009 are projected to be $6.8 billion, funding growth in rate base and earnings. Rate cases in several states are expected to increase revenues. Regulatory net income is projected to grow 5-8% annually through increased investment and higher allowed returns.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers of value creation through increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and guidance for 2005 EPS of $1.18-1.28 per share. Rate cases are also discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to earn their allowed return on equity. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers of value creation through increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and guidance for 2005 EPS of $1.18-1.28 per share. Rate cases are also discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to build its core business and earn allowed returns. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers for increasing rate base and regulatory returns, and environmental initiatives including renewable energy sources. Rate cases are discussed that could increase revenues in 2006 and 2007.
This document summarizes Dick Kelly's presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Power & Gas Leaders Conference on September 28, 2005. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in utility assets to build its core business and earn allowed returns. Key points include a capital expenditure forecast of $6.9 billion from 2005-2009, drivers of value creation through growth in rate base and returns, and environmental initiatives including renewable energy sources. Rate cases are also discussed seeking revenue increases in 2006 and 2007.
This document discusses Xcel Energy's strategy to invest in regulated utility assets to increase its earned return on equity and provide attractive total returns to shareholders. It outlines Xcel's capital expenditure plans through 2020 totaling around $1 billion per year focused on transmission infrastructure, as well as upcoming electric rate cases. The strategy aims to deliver earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually through 2009.
This document discusses Xcel Energy's strategy to invest in regulated utility assets to increase its earned return on equity and provide attractive total returns to shareholders. It outlines Xcel's capital expenditure plans through 2020 totaling around $1 billion per year focused on transmission infrastructure, as well as upcoming electric rate cases. The strategy aims to deliver earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually through 2009.
This document discusses Xcel Energy's strategy to invest in regulated utility assets to increase its earned return on equity and provide attractive total returns to shareholders. It outlines Xcel's capital expenditure plans through 2020 totaling around $1 billion per year focused on transmission infrastructure, as well as upcoming electric rate cases. The strategy aims to deliver earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually through 2009.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy to implement capital investments and increase returns. It outlines a $5.7 billion capital expenditure plan from 2006-2009 focused on rate base assets. This includes investments in coal plant refurbishments and a new coal plant. It discusses regulatory filings and rate cases to increase returns, including a pending Minnesota rate case. The strategy aims to deliver attractive total returns through dividend growth and EPS growth of 5-7% annually while maintaining investment grade credit ratings.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy to implement capital investments and increase returns. It outlines a $5.7 billion capital expenditure plan from 2006-2009 focused on rate base assets. This includes investments in coal plant refurbishments and a new coal plant. It discusses regulatory filings and rate cases to increase returns, including a pending Minnesota rate case. The strategy aims to deliver attractive total returns through dividend growth and EPS growth of 5-7% annually while maintaining investment grade credit ratings.
Xcel Energy is implementing a strategy to increase shareholder value through investing in rate base assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It plans to invest $5.7 billion in capital projects over 2006-2009, which is expected to increase its average rate base by 4.5% annually. It is also pursuing rate cases to increase allowed returns. Key upcoming cases include Colorado Electric in 2007 and Minnesota Gas in late 2006. Xcel Energy expects EPS growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 by executing this strategy while maintaining its credit ratings and dividend growth.
This document provides an overview and summary of a financial forum held by AGA Financial from May 1-3, 2005. It includes forward-looking statements and discusses key assumptions, strategies, and financial projections for Xcel Energy and its regulated utility subsidiaries. The strategy involves low-risk investments in regulated utility assets to earn the authorized rate of return and achieve a total return objective of 7-9% per year for shareholders.
This document provides an overview and summary of a financial forum held by AGA Financial from May 1-3, 2005. It includes forward-looking statements and discusses key assumptions, strategies, and financial projections for Xcel Energy and its regulated utility subsidiaries. The strategy involves low-risk investments in regulated utility assets to earn the authorized rate of return and achieve a total return objective of 7-9% per year for shareholders.
This document provides an overview and summary of AGA Financial Forum held May 1-3, 2005. It discusses Xcel Energy's low-risk business strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to meet sales growth and earn allowed returns. Key points include earnings growth drivers, capital expenditure forecasts, regulatory initiatives, and 2005 earnings guidance assumptions. Financial information is presented for Xcel Energy and its operating companies.
This document outlines Xcel Energy's low-risk business strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to earn their authorized rate of return. Key points include:
- Xcel Energy aims for a total annual return of 7-9% through a 5% dividend yield and 2-4% earnings growth.
- Nearly 100% of income comes from regulated utility operations in 8 states, diversifying regulatory risk.
- Capital expenditure forecasts through 2009 will increase rate base and allow earning higher returns on equity.
- Regulatory initiatives are planned in various states from 2005-2007 to obtain rate increases.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc., a major US electric and gas utility. It discusses Xcel's low-risk business strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to earn its authorized return on equity. Key details include Xcel's operating regions and subsidiaries, earnings growth drivers, capital expenditure plans, regulatory initiatives, and assumptions for 2005 earnings guidance. The presentation is aimed at investors to promote Xcel as a stable, low-risk investment.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc., a major US electric and gas utility. It discusses Xcel's low-risk business strategy of investing in regulated utility assets to earn its authorized return on equity. Key details include Xcel's operating regions and subsidiaries, earnings growth drivers, capital expenditure plans, regulatory initiatives, and assumptions for 2005 earnings guidance. The presentation is aimed at investors to promote Xcel as a stable, low-risk investment.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its involvement with bankrupt company NRG.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its NRG investment and maintaining its dividend.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its involvement with bankrupt company NRG.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the 2003 Banc of America Securities Investment Conference. It outlines Xcel Energy's operations as an integrated utility across multiple US states, financial metrics including earnings growth and dividend yield, efforts to divest from the unprofitable NRG Energy business, and capital expenditure plans including converting coal plants to natural gas to reduce emissions. It also provides guidance for 2003 earnings per share and outlines financing plans to redeem higher interest debt.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the 2003 Banc of America Securities Investment Conference. It outlines Xcel Energy's operations as an integrated utility across multiple US states, its financial performance and guidance, initiatives to reduce emissions in Minnesota, and capital expenditure and financing plans. It highlights Xcel Energy's regulated business model, commitment to dividends, efforts to resolve issues related to its former subsidiary NRG, and expectations for continued earnings growth.
This document summarizes an investor presentation by Xcel Energy on its business operations and financial outlook. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, positive cash flow generation, plans to divest its stake in NRG Energy through bankruptcy proceedings, financial guidance for 2003 including earnings per share, and capital expenditure plans. The presentation also provides comparisons of Xcel Energy's operating metrics to industry peers.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's financial performance and objectives presented at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in October 2003. Key points include: Xcel achieved several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors and maintaining investment grade ratings. Objectives are to invest in utility assets, provide competitive returns, and improve credit ratings. Earnings guidance for 2003 is $1.48-$1.53 per share and $1.15-$1.25 for 2004, driven by utility operations and tax benefits from NRG. The presentation outlines capital expenditures, financing plans, and regulatory strategies.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's financial performance and objectives presented at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in October 2003. Key points include: Xcel achieved several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors and maintaining investment grade ratings. Objectives are to invest in utility assets, provide competitive returns, and improve credit ratings. Earnings guidance for 2003 is $1.48-$1.53 per share and $1.15-$1.25 for 2004, driven by utility operations and tax benefits from NRG. The presentation outlines capital expenditures, financing plans, and regulatory strategies.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy from their presentation at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in October 2003. Key points include Xcel achieving several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors, maintaining investment grade ratings, and refinancing debt. Projections for 2004 include earnings of $1.15-1.25 per share assuming NRG emerges from bankruptcy. The presentation outlines Xcel's objectives, investments, regulatory strategy, and earnings drivers to emphasize the company as a low-risk, integrated utility with a total return of 7-8%.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy from their presentation at the Banc of America Securities Energy & Power Conference in November 2003. Key points include that Xcel achieved several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors and maintaining investment grade ratings. Objectives for 2004 include investing additional capital in utilities, providing competitive returns to shareholders, and improving credit ratings. Earnings guidance for 2003 is $1.48-$1.53 per share and $1.15-$1.25 per share for 2004.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the Banc of America Securities Energy & Power Conference on November 17-19, 2003. It discusses Xcel Energy's accomplishments in 2003, objectives for investment, earnings growth, and credit ratings improvement. It also provides guidance on projected 2003 and 2004 earnings, cash flows, utility investments, and the expected timeline for NRG's emergence from bankruptcy.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the Banc of America Securities Energy & Power Conference on November 17-19, 2003. It discusses Xcel Energy's accomplishments in 2003, objectives for investment, earnings growth, and credit ratings improvement. It also provides guidance on projected 2003 and 2004 earnings, cash flows, utility investments, and the expected timeline for NRG's emergence from bankruptcy.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc. for investors attending the EEI International Financial Conference. It summarizes Xcel's financial performance, business segments, generation assets, environmental commitments, regulatory strategy, and earnings guidance. The presentation outlines Xcel's strengths as a utility, investment merits, and objectives to invest additional capital in its utility business and improve credit ratings while providing competitive returns.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc. for investors attending the EEI International Financial Conference. It summarizes Xcel's financial performance, business segments, generation assets, environmental commitments, regulatory strategy, and earnings guidance. The presentation outlines Xcel's strengths as a growing utility, its investment merits, and capital expenditure plans to improve its credit ratings and provide competitive returns.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc. for investors attending the EEI International Financial Conference. It summarizes Xcel's business segments, strengths, investment merits, capital investment plans, power supply, environmental commitments, and financial performance. Projections for 2004 earnings per share and cash flow are also presented. Key points include Xcel being the 4th largest US electric and gas utility, a growing service area, low rates, and a goal of providing competitive total returns of 7-9% to shareholders.
Xcel Energy reported improved second quarter 2004 earnings compared to the second quarter of 2003. Net income for the quarter was $86 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to a net loss of $283 million, or $0.71 per share in 2003. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations improved to $89 million in 2004 from $77 million in 2003. Results from discontinued operations were earnings of $5 million in 2004 compared to losses of $337 million in 2003. The company maintained its annual earnings guidance of $1.15 to $1.25 per share.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dick Kelly, president and COO of Xcel Energy, at a Lehman Brothers energy conference on September 8, 2004. Kelly outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing $900-950 million annually in its utility assets to meet growth, while also pursuing specific generation projects, including a $1 billion coal plant expansion in Colorado. Kelly projects total shareholder return of 7-9% annually through earnings growth of 2-4% and a dividend yield of around 5%.
Wayne Brunetti is the Chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, a major electric and gas utility. The document discusses Xcel Energy's business strategy, which involves continued investment in its utility assets to meet growth. Key capital projects include a $1 billion emissions reduction program in Minnesota and a proposed $1.3 billion coal plant in Colorado. The summary also provides Xcel Energy's earnings guidance for 2004 and discusses its dividend policy. Brunetti emphasizes that Xcel Energy needs clarity on public policy regarding energy and the environment to effectively plan and invest.
Wayne Brunetti is the Chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, a major electric and gas utility. The document discusses Xcel Energy's business strategy, which involves continued investment in its utility assets to meet growth. Key capital projects include a $1 billion emissions reduction program in Minnesota and a proposed $1.3 billion coal plant in Colorado. The summary also outlines Xcel Energy's financial metrics, earnings guidance, and dividend policy. Brunetti emphasizes that Xcel Energy needs clarity on public policy regarding energy and the environment to effectively plan and invest.
Wayne Brunetti is the Chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, a major electric and gas utility. The document discusses Xcel Energy's business strategy, which involves continued investment in its utility assets to meet growth. Key capital projects include a $1 billion emissions reduction program in Minnesota and a proposed $1.3 billion coal plant in Colorado. The summary also provides Xcel Energy's earnings guidance for 2004 and discusses its dividend policy. Brunetti emphasizes that Xcel Energy needs clarity on public policy regarding energy and the environment to effectively plan and invest.
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Madhya Pradesh, the "Heart of India," boasts a rich tapestry of culture and heritage, from ancient dynasties to modern developments. Explore its land records, historical landmarks, and vibrant traditions. From agricultural expanses to urban growth, Madhya Pradesh offers a unique blend of the ancient and modern.
13 Jun 24 ILC Retirement Income Summit - slides.pptxILC- UK
ILC's Retirement Income Summit was hosted by M&G and supported by Canada Life. The event brought together key policymakers, influencers and experts to help identify policy priorities for the next Government and ensure more of us have access to a decent income in retirement.
Contributors included:
Jo Blanden, Professor in Economics, University of Surrey
Clive Bolton, CEO, Life Insurance M&G Plc
Jim Boyd, CEO, Equity Release Council
Molly Broome, Economist, Resolution Foundation
Nida Broughton, Co-Director of Economic Policy, Behavioural Insights Team
Jonathan Cribb, Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings, and Ageing, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Joanna Elson CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Age
Tom Evans, Managing Director of Retirement, Canada Life
Steve Groves, Chair, Key Retirement Group
Tish Hanifan, Founder and Joint Chair of the Society of Later life Advisers
Sue Lewis, ILC Trustee
Siobhan Lough, Senior Consultant, Hymans Robertson
Mick McAteer, Co-Director, The Financial Inclusion Centre
Stuart McDonald MBE, Head of Longevity and Democratic Insights, LCP
Anusha Mittal, Managing Director, Individual Life and Pensions, M&G Life
Shelley Morris, Senior Project Manager, Living Pension, Living Wage Foundation
Sarah O'Grady, Journalist
Will Sherlock, Head of External Relations, M&G Plc
Daniela Silcock, Head of Policy Research, Pensions Policy Institute
David Sinclair, Chief Executive, ILC
Jordi Skilbeck, Senior Policy Advisor, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms, former Chair, Work & Pensions Committee
Nigel Waterson, ILC Trustee
Jackie Wells, Strategy and Policy Consultant, ILC Strategic Advisory Board
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
In a tight labour market, job-seekers gain bargaining power and leverage it into greater job quality—at least, that’s the conventional wisdom.
Michael, LMIC Economist, presented findings that reveal a weakened relationship between labour market tightness and job quality indicators following the pandemic. Labour market tightness coincided with growth in real wages for only a portion of workers: those in low-wage jobs requiring little education. Several factors—including labour market composition, worker and employer behaviour, and labour market practices—have contributed to the absence of worker benefits. These will be investigated further in future work.
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Ponzi schemes, a notorious form of financial fraud, have plagued America’s investment landscape for decades. Named after Charles Ponzi, who orchestrated one of the most infamous schemes in the early 20th century, these fraudulent operations promise high returns with little or no risk, only to collapse and leave investors with significant losses. This article explores the nature of Ponzi schemes, notable cases in American history, their impact on victims, and measures to prevent falling prey to such scams.
Understanding Ponzi Schemes
A Ponzi scheme is an investment scam where returns are paid to earlier investors using the capital from newer investors, rather than from legitimate profit earned. The scheme relies on a constant influx of new investments to continue paying the promised returns. Eventually, when the flow of new money slows down or stops, the scheme collapses, leaving the majority of investors with substantial financial losses.
Historical Context: Charles Ponzi and His Legacy
Charles Ponzi is the namesake of this deceptive practice. In the 1920s, Ponzi promised investors in Boston a 50% return within 45 days or 100% return in 90 days through arbitrage of international reply coupons. Initially, he paid returns as promised, not from profits, but from the investments of new participants. When his scheme unraveled, it resulted in losses exceeding $20 million (equivalent to about $270 million today).
Notable American Ponzi Schemes
1. Bernie Madoff: Perhaps the most notorious Ponzi scheme in recent history, Bernie Madoff’s fraud involved $65 billion. Madoff, a well-respected figure in the financial industry, promised steady, high returns through a secretive investment strategy. His scheme lasted for decades before collapsing in 2008, devastating thousands of investors, including individuals, charities, and institutional clients.
2. Allen Stanford: Through his company, Stanford Financial Group, Allen Stanford orchestrated a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, luring investors with fraudulent certificates of deposit issued by his offshore bank. Stanford promised high returns and lavish lifestyle benefits to his investors, which ultimately led to a 110-year prison sentence for the financier in 2012.
3. Tom Petters: In a scheme that lasted more than a decade, Tom Petters ran a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme, using his company, Petters Group Worldwide. He claimed to buy and sell consumer electronics, but in reality, he used new investments to pay off old debts and fund his extravagant lifestyle. Petters was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
4. Eric Dalius and Saivian: Eric Dalius, a prominent figure behind Saivian, a cashback program promising high returns, is under scrutiny for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi scheme. Saivian enticed investors with promises of up to 20% cash back on everyday purchases. However, investigations suggest that the returns were paid using new investments rather than legitimate profits. The collapse of Saivian l
2. Safe Harbor
This material includes forward-looking statements that are subject to certain
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements
include projected earnings, cash flows, capital expenditures and other
statements and are identified in this document by the words “anticipate,”
“estimate,” “expect,” “projected,” “objective,” “outlook,” “possible,”
“potential” and similar expressions. Actual results may vary materially.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are
not limited to: general economic conditions, including the availability of
credit, actions of rating agencies and their impact on capital expenditures;
business conditions in the energy industry; competitive factors; unusual
weather; effects of geopolitical events, including war and acts of terrorism;
changes in federal or state legislation; regulation; final approval and
implementation of the pending settlement of the securities, ERISA and
derivative litigation; costs and other effects of legal administrative
proceedings, settlements, investigations and claims; actions of accounting
regulatory bodies; risks associated with the California power market; the
higher degree of risk associated with Xcel Energy’s nonregulated businesses
compared with Xcel Energy’s regulated business; and other risk factors
listed from time to time by Xcel Energy in reports filed with the SEC,
including Exhibit 99.01 to Xcel Energy’s report on Form 10-K for year 2004.
3. Strategy — Building the Core
Invest in utility assets
AND
Earn our allowed return on equity
4. Drivers to Value Creation
Earn Authorized
Return
Increase
Equity
Increase
Investment
Service
Territory Growth
5. Capital Expenditure Plan
Prudent
Have regulatory, legislative
and environmental support
Manageable
Add to earnings growth
Deliver stronger credit metrics
6. Regulatory, Legislative
and Environmental Support
Minnesota MERP rider
Comanche 3 decision — Forward CWIP
and higher equity
Minnesota and Texas transmission
investment legislation
7. Capital Expenditure Forecast
Dollars in Millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Minnesota MERP $ 191 $ 404 $ 197 $ 125 $ 56
Comanche 3 59 179 287 298 125
Base level capital
expenditures 991 917 1,021 929 1,085
Total $1,241 $1,500 $1,505 $1,352 $1,266
8. Capital Expenditure Forecast
Dollars in millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
Total $1,241 $1,500 $1,505 $1,352 $1,266 $6,864
Anticipated Annual Growth in Average Rate Base
Average
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Annual
2004 Rate base
$10.5 billion 4% 4% 7% 5% 2% 4.4%
9. Sources of Funding
Growing cash from operations
Tax loss carry-forward
Proceeds from asset sales
Financing:
— Dividend reinvestment program
— Modest debt issuance
— No equity issuance necessary through 2006
Uncertain whether there is a need for public
equity issuance in 2007 or 2008
10. NSP — Minnesota Rate Cases
North Dakota Gas Approved June $0.7 million
increase
Minnesota Gas Approved July $5.8 million
10.4% ROE increase
Minnesota Electric To be filed Winter 2005
2006 test year
Interim rates early 2006
Decision Summer 2006
North Dakota To be filed Winter 2005
Electric Interim rates early 2006
Decision Summer 2006
South Dakota To be filed mid-2006
Electric Decision 2007
11. PSCo Rate Cases
Colorado Gas Filed May 27
Requested $33.4 million
11% ROE
55.49% common equity
Year-end rate base
Decision early 2006
Colorado Electric To be filed Spring 2006
Decision early 2007
12. Wisconsin Electric and Gas Rate Case
Requested ROE 11.9%
Common equity ratio 56.32%
Electric requested: Revenue increase of $40.8 million
Gas requested: Revenue increase of $7.0 million
Rates expected to be in effect January 2006
13. SPS Rate Case
Texas Electric To be filed Summer 2006
Decision 2007
New Mexico To be filed 2006
Electric Decision 2007
14. Potential Regulatory Income
and Depreciation*
Potential Result
2004 2009
Average rate base $10.5 B $13 B
Regulatory equity ratio 50.4% 50 – 52%
Equity rate base $5.3 B $6.5 – 6.76 B
Regulatory return on equity 9.6% 10 – 11%
Regulatory net income $506 M $650 – $744 M**
Depreciation – Cash flow $735 M $910 M***
Potential regulatory net income
and depreciation from regulated
operations $1,241 M $1,560 – $1,654 M
* All figures except 2004 depreciation are on an estimated regulatory basis,
which differs from GAAP reporting. A reconciliation from GAAP reporting
is shown in the appendix.
** Calculated by multiplying equity rate base by regulatory return on equity.
*** Assumes depreciation grows at the same rate as rate base.
15. Regulatory Net Income Growth Potential
Annual
2005 – 2009 Growth
2004 Potential Rate
Rate base $10.5 B $13 B 4.4%
Utility equity
capitalization 50% 50 – 52% 0 to 0.8%
Earned return on
utility rate base equity 9.7% 10 – 11% 0 to 2.6%
Total potential growth 4.4 to 7.8%
16. Company-Owned Life Insurance (COLI)
IRS dispute over tax deductibility of COLI
— $350 million potential exposure for tax
and interest
— $65 million potential exposure for penalties
— 2005 guidance includes $40 million tax benefit
or 9 cents per share for COLI
— It will potentially take several years to resolve
Potential FASB financial reporting issue
— Exposure draft issued on uncertain tax positions
— Impacts financial reporting not cash flows
17. 2005 EPS Guidance
Continuing Operations *
2005
Guidance
Regulated utility $1.27 – 1.37
Holding Company & other (0.09)
Total earnings from
continuing operations $1.18 – 1.28
* 2005 Guidance includes COLI tax benefits of 9 cents per share
18. Dividend
Annual dividend increased by 3 cents May 2005
Current annual dividend rate of 86 cents
Annual dividend increases consistent with
long-term earnings growth of 2 – 4%
21. Northern States
Power Company-
Minnesota
Northern States
Power Company-
Public Service Wisconsin
Company of
Colorado
Strong Regional
Economy
Unemployment rate —
February 2005
Southwestern
US 5.8%
Public Service
Xcel service area 4.7%
Job growth – 2005 Forecast
Xcel service area 2.4%
4th largest US electric
and gas utility — Xcel Annual sales growth —
Customers: 2005-2009
Electric 2.0%
3.3 Million Electric
Gas 1.2%
1.8 Million Gas
22. Organizational Structure
2004 Results
Income from Continuing
Xcel Energy Inc. Operations (Dollars in Millions)
$527
Holding
Company
$(43)
Northern Northern Subsidiaries
Southwestern
Public
States States Eloigne
Public
Service
Power Power Quixx
Service
Company of
Company - Company -
Company
Colorado
Minnesota Wisconsin
$230 $54 $218 $55 $13
Nonregulated
Regulated
23. Rate Base and Returns
Dollars in millions
Rate Base Earned Auth- Equity
2004 ROE orized Ratio
Average 2004 ROE 2004
Minnesota - Electric retail $2,992 10.73% 11.47% 50.3%
Minnesota - Gas retail 402 8.50 11.40 50.3
North Dakota - Electric retail 166 10.80 12.00 50.3
North Dakota - Gas retail 39 8.18 11.50 47.6
Colorado - Electric retail 3,042 9.18 10.75 50.1
Colorado - Gas retail 996 8.76 11.00 50.1
Texas - Electric retail 889 9.39 11.50 48.7
NSP (W) - Retail electric 538 NR 11.90 55.8
NSP (W) - Retail gas 70 NR 11.90 55.8
Non-reported 1.4 B
Total including non-reported 10.5 B
NR: Non-reportable
24. Reconciliation of Estimated Regulatory
Reporting from GAAP
Dollars in millions
Common Equity
NSP (M) NSP (W) PSCo SPS Total
2004 GAAP common stockholder’s equity (1) $2,007 $433 $2,287 $781 $5,507
2003 GAAP common stockholder’s equity (1) 1,809 425 2,140 814 5,188
Average GAAP common stockholder’s equity 1,908 429 2,213 798 5,348
Adjustments -5 -5 64 -11 43
Adjusted average equity for purposes of
regulatory equity ratio $1,903 $424 $2,277 $787 $5,391
Debt
Source: 2004 Operating Company 10-K’s
NSP (M) NSP (W) PSCo SPS Total
2004 GAAP total debt (1) (2) $2,032 $348 $2,502 $861 $5,743
2003 GAAP total debt (1) (2) 2,003 337 1,845 825 5,010
Average GAAP total debt 2,018 342 2,173 843 5,376
Adjustments -140 -6 94 -16 -68
Adjusted average debt for purposes of
regulatory equity ratio $1,878 $336 $2,267 $827 $5,308
Regulatory equity ratio 50.4%
(1) Source: 2004 Operating Company 10-K’s
(2) Consists of long-term debt, current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt
See note on the bottom of the following page for additional information
25. Reconciliation of Estimated Regulatory
Reporting from GAAP (Continued)
Dollars in millions
Net Income
NSP (M) NSP (W) PSCo SPS Total
2004 GAAP net income (1) $230 $54 $218 $55 $557
Adjustments -25 -26 -51
Adjusted net income for purposes of
regulatory net income $205 $54 $192 $55 $506
Calculation of Regulatory Net Income
Estimated regulatory rate base ($10.5 B) x Regulatory equity ratio (50.4%)
= Estimated equity rate base ($5.3 B)
Regulatory net income ($506 M) ÷ Estimated equity rate base ($5.3 B) = Estimated regulatory
return on equity (9.6%)
Depreciation & Amortization – Cash Flows
NSP (M) NSP (W) PSCo SPS Total
2004 GAAP depreciation
and amortization – cash flow (1) $352 $48 $234 $100 $735
(1) Source: 2004 Operating Company 10-K’s
Financial results for regulatory reporting frequently differ from GAAP.
Regulatory reporting includes the use of 12 and 13 month averages for capitalization, eliminates
inter-company transactions, excludes non-regulated investments, includes or excludes revenues
and or expenses associated with various recovery mechanisms and other factors, all of which may
vary from one regulatory jurisdiction to another.
27. Capital Expenditure Forecast
by Operating Company
Dollars in Millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
NSP-Minnesota $ 645 $ 832 $ 713 $ 571 $ 605
NSP-Wisconsin 60 79 75 74 68
PSCo 425 499 593 591 488
SPS 111 90 124 116 105
Total $1,241 $1,500 $1,505 $1,352 $1,266
28. NSP — Minnesota Operating Company
Capital Expenditure Forecast
Dollars in millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
MERP $191 $404 $197 $125 $ 56 $ 973
Excluding MERP 454 428 516 446 549 2,393
Total $645 $832 $713 $571 $605 $3,366
MERP $ 973
Transmission 459
Nuclear fuel 336
Balance of electric 1,250
Gas 188
Common 160
Total $3,366
29. PSCo Operating Company
Capital Expenditure Forecast
Dollars in millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
Comanche 3 $ 59 $179 $287 $298 $125 $ 948
Excl. Comanche 3 366 320 306 293 363 1,648
Total $425 $499 $593 $591 $488 $2,596
Comanche 3 $ 948
Transmission 280
Balance of electric 809
Gas 438
Common 98
Thermal 16
Non-utility 7
Total $2,596
30. SPS Operating Company
Capital Expenditure Forecast
Dollars in millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
Total $111 $90 $124 $116 $105 $546
Transmission $140
Balance of electric 406
Total electric $546
31. NSP — Wisconsin Operating Company
Capital Expenditure Forecast
Dollars in millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
Total $60 $79 $75 $74 $68 $356
Transmission $ 73
Balance of electric 200
Gas 45
Common 38
Total $356
32. Minnesota MERP — Potential Earnings
Dollars in millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Capital expenditures
Current year $191 $404 $197 $125 $56
Cumulative $238 $642 $839 $964 $1,020
Equity ratio 48.5% 48.5% 48.5% 48.5% 48.5%
Return on equity 10.86% 10.86% 10.86% 10.86% 10.86%
Equity return $8 $24 $40 $48 $53
33. Comanche 3 — Potential Earnings
Dollars in Millions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Capital expenditures
Current year $59 $179 $287 $298 $125
Cumulative $62 $241 $528 $826 $951
Equity ratio 56% 56% 56% 56% 56%
Return on equity 10.75% 10.75% 10.75% 10.75% 10.75%
Equity return $2 $9 $23 $41 $54
34. Energy Supply Mix — 2004
Owned and Purchased
Fuel Mix Purchased
Energy
Gas
Nuclear Other
Gas 21%
12% 11%
27%
Renewable
7%
Owned
Coal *
Generation
54%
68%
* Low-sulfur, low-mercury western coal
35. Coal Supply Contracted
Coal
Coal Transportation
2005 99% 100%
2006 78 75
2007 65 45
2008 46 45
Annual consumption: 32 Million tons of low-sulfur,
low-mercury western coal
36. Electric Fuel and Purchased Energy
Cost Recovery Mechanisms
Minnesota: Monthly recovery of prospective costs
Colorado: Recovery of costs with sharing of
deviations up to + $11.25 million
from benchmark
Texas: File for semi-annual adjustments –
required if + 4% annually
Wisconsin: Biennial rate case – file for interim
adjustment if costs fall outside + 2%
annually
New Mexico: Recovery of costs with 2 month lag
37. Retail Electric Rate * Comparison
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