Filed by Exelon Corporation
Reg. No. 333-155278
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended
Subject Company: NRG Energy, Inc.
On December 15, 2008, Exelon began using the following presentation in discussions with investors:
Exelon + NRG:
A Compelling Opportunity for Value Creation Investor Meetings December 2008 |
Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
include, for example, statements regarding benefits of the proposed merger,
integration plans and expected synergies. There are a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements made herein. The factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include Exelons ability to achieve the synergies contemplated by the proposed transaction, Exelons ability
to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of NRG and Exelon, and the timing
to consummate the proposed transaction and obtain required regulatory approvals as
well as those discussed in (1) Exelons 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K in
(a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data: Note 19; (2) Exelons Third Quarter 2008 Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors and (b) Part I,
Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 12; (3) Exelons
preliminary prospectus/offer to exchange that is contained in the Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-155278) that Exelon has filed with the SEC
in connection with the offer; and (4) other factors discussed in Exelons filings
with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this filing. Exelon does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this filing, except as
required by law. Statements made in connection with the exchange offer are not subject to the safe harbor
protections provided to forward-looking statements under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All information in this presentation concerning NRG, including its business, operations, and
financial results, was obtained from public sources. While Exelon has no
knowledge that any such information is inaccurate or incomplete, Exelon has not had
the opportunity to verify any of that information. 2 |
Important
Additional Information This communication relates, in part, to the offer (the
Offer) by Exelon Corporation (Exelon) through its direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Exelon Xchange Corporation (Xchange), to exchange each issued and outstanding share of common
stock (the NRG shares) of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) for 0.485 of a share of Exelon common stock.
This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to exchange, or a solicitation of an offer to exchange, NRG shares, nor is it
a substitute for the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO or the Prospectus/Offer
to Exchange included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-155278) (including the Letter of Transmittal and related documents and as amended from
time to time, the Exchange Offer Documents) filed by Exelon and
Xchange with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on November
12, 2008. The Offer is made only through the Exchange Offer Documents. Investors
and security holders are urged to read these documents and other relevant materials
as they become available, because they will contain important information. Exelon and
Xchange expect to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other relevant documents with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies (the NRG Meeting Proxy Statement) for the 2009 annual
meeting of NRG stockholders (the NRG Meeting). Exelon will also file a
proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other relevant documents with the SEC in connection with its solicitation of proxies for a meeting of Exelon shareholders (the Exelon Meeting) to
be called in order to approve the issuance of shares of Exelon common stock pursuant
to the Offer (the Exelon Meeting Proxy Statement). Investors and security holders are urged to read the NRG Meeting Proxy Statement and the Exelon Meeting Proxy Statement and other
relevant materials as they become available, because they will contain important
information. Investors and security holders can obtain copies of the materials described above (and all other related documents filed with the SEC) at no charge on the SECs website: www.sec.gov. Copies can also be obtained at no charge by directing a request for such materials to Innisfree M&A Incorporated, 501 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10022, toll free at 1-877-750-9501. Investors and security holders may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Exelon, Xchange or NRG with the SEC, at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC- 0330 or visit the SECs website for further information on its public reference room. Exelon, Xchange and the individuals to be nominated by Exelon for election to NRGs Board of Directors will be participants in the solicitation of proxies from NRG stockholders for the NRG meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Exelon and Xchange will be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Exelon shareholders for the Exelon Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. In addition, certain directors and executive officers of Exelon and Xchange may solicit proxies for the Exelon Meeting and the NRG Meeting. Information about Exelon and Exelons directors and executive officers is available in Exelons proxy statement, dated March 20, 2008, filed with the SEC in connection with Exelons 2008 annual meeting of shareholders. Information about Xchange and Xchanges directors and executive officers is available in Schedule II to the Prospectus/Offer to Exchange. Information about any other participants will be included in the NRG Meeting Proxy Statement or the Exelon Meeting Proxy Statement, as applicable. 3 |
4 Agenda for Todays Discussion 4 Our Exchange Offer Compelling Value for NRG Shareholders Timeline Why Tender Your Shares Appendix Overview of Exelon Corporation |
The Exchange
Offer On November 12 , Exelon launched an exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of NRG Filed Form S-4 with the SEC Fixed exchange ratio of 0.485 Exelon share for each NRG common share Represents a 37% premium to the October 17 NRG closing price Initial exchange offer period expires January 6, 2009 5 th th |
Financing Is Not
an Obstacle Exelon believes it can secure committed financing for the transaction at the appropriate time We believe a negotiated combination can be structured in a way to reduce refinancing requirements to $4B or less We believe that the contemplated structure would not trigger the change of control provision for NRGs $4.7B of Senior Notes, and would substantially improve credit metrics for those bondholders Exelons relationships with many of NRGs banks should facilitate arrangements for new credit facilities once current conflicts are eliminated We believe that the NRG direct lien program for power marketing could be left in place 6 Reflecting our confidence that we can obtain secure committed financing at the appropriate time, our offer is not subject to a financing condition |
Full and generous price upfront premium of 37% Tax-free opportunity to participate in the future growth of the largest and most diversified US power company, with a substantially improved credit profile and access to liquidity Requisite scope, scale and financial strength Stronger credit metrics and investment grade balance sheet Best-in-class nuclear and fossil operations Low-cost generator, operating in the most attractive markets Exelon 2020 principles will be adapted to the combined fleet Potential for substantial synergies Manageable regulatory hurdles to close Compelling Value for NRG Shareholders 7 |
Without
Premium 0 1,000 3,000 2,000 With Premium Conservative DCF Estimate Replacement Costs NRG Stock Value NRG Long-Term Value 975 1,350 2,050 3,000+ Price per Kilowatt Comparison for Texas Baseload Generation Less than 45% of replacement value Even with premium, purchase price is 66% of conservative long-term DCF value $/kW values are for 5,325 MW of Texas baseload which includes Parish coal, Limestone
and STP; values implied by NRG stock price are determined by subtracting value of other NRG assets from NRG enterprise value based on October 17th close. Exelon Unlocks NRG Value Price ($/kilowatt) 8 |
Combination
Expected to Create Substantial Synergies Exelon Operations & Maintenance: $4,289 NRG Maintenance & Other Opex: $950 General & Admin Expenses: $309 Other COGS: $454 Pro Forma Combined Non-fuel Expenses: $6,002 Estimated Annual Cost Savings: $180 - $300 % of Combined Expenses: 3%-5% Costs to Achieve $100 NPV of Synergies: $1,500-$3,000 9 ($ in Millions) Transaction expected to create $1.5 $3 billion of value through synergies with opportunity for more Reflects no revenue or fuel cost synergies. Excludes transaction and other costs of $654
million and excludes increased interest expense related to refinancing of NRG
debt. 1. Company 10-K for 2007 and investor presentations. 2. Based on a preliminary analysis of publicly available information. Subject to due
diligence investigation. 1 1 2 |
NRG Shareholders
Capture Value 10 Value Creation to NRG Shareholders ($ billions) Creates compelling value for NRG shareholders today and allows them to share in growth of Exelon stock. Value to NRG shareholders 44% of market cap $12.8 billion = $46.50 per NRG share > NRGs 52-week high Market capitalization as of 10/17/2008 $5.3 billion $0.4 Value to NRG Shareholders $2.4 billion $2.0 $5.1 Market cap as of 10/17/08 Premium to NRG Value of synergies Market cap as of 10/17/08 + premium + synergies Additional upside to NRG shareholders Market capitalization as of 10/17/2008 $5.3 billion (1) (2) $7.7 billion (3) (4) $12.8 billion Excludes transaction and other costs of $654 million and excludes increased interest expense related to refinancing of NRG debt. 1. Assumes 275M diluted shares outstanding. 2. Assumes an offer price of $26.43; 37% premium to 10/17/08 close price; 275M shares outstanding. 3. Value of synergies to NRG shareholders based on proportionate ownership of combined entity. Synergies estimate based on mid point of $1.5 billion - $3.0 billion. 4. Additional upside defined as the value that is created if both companies stocks simultaneously reach their respective 52- week high prices (EXC: $92.13, NRG: $45.78). |
Percent
Contribution of Free Cash Flow 11 1. NRGs 12/1/2008 NRGs Path to Shareholder Value presentation, slide 4. Implied ownership based on a 0.485x exchange ratio 2. PECO PPA assumes market prices as of 11/30/2008. Assumes carbon at $10-20 per
tonne. Not necessarily representative of either companys internal forecast
or indicative of results for any other year. NRG states they contribute 30% of the free cash flow while getting 17% ownership of the pro-forma company based on offer NRGs position is only a 2008 calculation Ignores PECO PPA roll-off in 2011 and Exelon carbon uplift Factoring in these two omitted pieces for 2008, NRGs free cash flow contribution of the pro-forma company would be 15-17% for 2008 1 2 |
Pro Forma
Exelon 12 Combined company expected to have requisite scope, scale and financial strength to succeed in an increasingly volatile energy market Pro Forma Quick Stats ($s in millions) Combined assets 1 $68,900 LTM EBITDA 2 $9,400 Market cap (as of 11/24/2008) $39,800 Enterprise value 3 $60,500 Generating capacity 4 ~51,000 MWs Combination Will Result in Scope, Scale and Financial Strength Enterprise Value Market Cap $0 $30 $50 $60 $40 $20 $70 $10 Southern Dominion Duke FPL First Energy Entergy 1. Reflects total assets (under GAAP) with no adjustments. Based upon 9/30/08 Form 10-Q. 2. Reflects Last Twelve Months EBITDA (Earnings before Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) as of 9/30/08 with no adjustments. 3. Calculation of Enterprise Value = Market Capitalization (as of 11/24/08) + Total Debt (as of 9/30/08) + Preferred Securities (as of 9/30/08) + Minority Interest (as of 9/30/08) Cash & Cash Equivalents (as of 9/30/08). Debt, Preferred Securities, Minority Interest and Cash & Cash Equivalents based upon 9/30/08 Form 10-Q. 4. Includes owned and contracted capacity after giving effect to planned divestitures after regulatory approvals. |
0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 EXC D PEG PPL EIX NRG MIR DYN RRI 10/17/2007 10/17/2008 13 Credit Ratings Are a Valuation Differentiator Ba3/B+ na/B B1/B+ B1/B+ Baa2/BBB- Baa2/BBB Baa2/BBB Baa2/A- Baa1/BBB+ Credit Rating 1-year Forward EV/EBITDA Investment Grade Non-Investment Grade Source: Bloomberg, FactSet as of 10/17/2008; Credit ratings as of 10/17/2008 Investment grade credit ratings provide access to capital markets for growth capital and minimize collateral requirements which maximizes liquidity and contributes to superior valuations in difficult markets Multiples of non-investment grade peers have fallen approximately 40%, whereas multiples of EXC and its investment grade peers have fallen less than 15% 5.6 9.6 Non-Investment Grade 6.8 7.7 Investment Grade 2008 2007 Average Multiples (x) |
6.0% 8.0% 8.80% 12.10% Exelon Generation NRG 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 10/18/2007 12/30/2007 3/12/2008 5/24/2008 8/5/2008 10/17/2008 NRG Exelon 14 Stable, Predictable Cash Flow Is Awarded Premium Valuation Exelons strong, diversified cash flow streams have provided for a more stable valuation during periods of depressed commodity valuations and/or market turbulence 4.6x 7.5x Source: Per NRG December 1, 2008 investor presentations, Company filings, Bloomberg 1. Yield to maturity of weighted average of Exelon Generation outstanding publicly traded debt 2. Yield to maturity of weighted average of NRG outstanding publicly traded debt 3. Credit ratings as of 10/17/08 Average EV / LTM EBITDA for last: Current 1 month 6 months 1 year NRG 4.6 5.8 8.2 8.3 Exelon 7.5 7.8 9.7 9.8 1 2 BBB+ B+ 7/1/08 10/17/08 7/1/08 10/17/08 We expect the market will likely continue to discount NRGs standalone growth prospects. Credit Rating Exelon Debt (YTM) NRG Debt (YTM) Enterprise Value / LTM EBITDA Cost of Debt Source: FactSet as of 10/17/2008 3 |
Strong Balance
Sheet and Credit Metrics NRG shareholders and bondholders expected to benefit from an investment grade balance sheet Targeting strong credit metrics for the combined entity 25 - 30% FFO/debt Pay down debt plan expected to include: NRG balance sheet cash, asset sale proceeds, free cash flow 1. Ratios exclude securitized debt. 2. Senior unsecured credit rating and FFO/Debt as of 10/31/08. Reflects S&P updated guidelines,
which include imputed debt and interest related to purchase power agreements, unfunded
pension and other postretirement benefits obligations, capital adequacy for energy
trading, operating lease obligations and other off-balance sheet data. 3.
From Standard & Poors 8/28/08 CreditStats: Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders U.S. 15 Exelon NRG Today 2011 Credit Rating: BBB FFO / Debt: 25-30% Combined Entity Targets Credit Rating: BBB- FFO / Debt: 26% Credit Rating: B+ FFO / Debt: 18% 2 3 1 |
World Class
Nuclear & Fossil Operations 16 NRG: High performing nuclear plant Top quartile capacity factor: 94.9% Large, well-maintained, relatively young units Fossil fleet Half of >500 MW coal units are top quartile capacity factor 90% of coal fleet lower-cost PRB and lignite Combined Company: Largest U.S. power company in terms of generating capacity: ~51,000 MW fleet (18,000 MW nuclear) Best-in-class nuclear and fossil operations Second lowest carbon emitting intensity in the industry Geographic and fuel diversification with an improved dispatch profile Exelon: Premier U.S. nuclear fleet Best fleet capacity factor: ~ 94% Lowest fleet production costs: ~ $15 / MWh Shortest fleet average refueling outage duration: 24 days Strong reputation for performance and safety |
17 Operating in Most Attractive Markets Geographically complementary generation asset base Predominantly located in competitive markets Strong presence in PJM (Mid-Atlantic and Midwest) and ERCOT 6,280 Contracted* 51,403 2,085 CAL ISO 13,027 ERCOT By RTO Combined PJM 22,812 MISO 1,065 ISO NE 2,174 NYISO 3,960 SERC 2,405 WECC 45 Total 53,853 By Fuel Type Combined Nuclear 18,144 Coal 8,986 Gas/Oil 18,801 Other 1,642 Contracted 6,280 *Contracted in various RTOs, mainly in PJM and ERCOT 1. Excludes international assets. Before any divestitures. 1 1 Exelon NRG |
<1% <1% Exelon ~150,000 GWh Pro Forma Exelon ~198,000 GWh Nuclear PRB & Lignite Coal Other Coal Gas/Oil Hydro/Other 2009 Historical Forward Coal Prices Combined Entity Will Continue to Benefit from Low Cost, Low Volatility Fuel Sources Powder River Basin and lignite coal supply (90% of NRGs coal) provides low-sulfur at a relatively stable price as compared to northern and central Appalachian coal mines. 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 Powder River Basin Northern Appalachian Central Appalachian Production Costs 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Nuclear Gas Coal Petroleum Combined fleet will continue to be predominantly low-cost fuel. 1% 3% 6% Other Coal 1. Based on 2007 data, does not include ~38,000 GWh of Exelon Purchased Power. Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2007 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 cents/Kwh $/mmbtu 18 1 1 |
0 50 100 150 50 100 150 200 250 2006 Electricity Generated (GWh, in thousands) NRG TVA AEP Duke FPL Southern Exelon + NRG Entergy Exelon Dominion Progress FirstEnergy Bubble size represents carbon intensity, expressed in terms of metric tons of CO2 per MWh generated SOURCE: EIA and EPA data as compiled by NRDC Exelon 2020 principles will be adapted to the combined fleet CO2 Emissions of Largest US Electricity Generators 2006 CO2 Emissions from Electricity Generation (in million metric tons) Largest Fleet, 2 Lowest Carbon Intensity Top Generators by CO2 Intensity 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 AEP NRG Southern Duke FirstEnergy TVA Progress Dominion FPL Exelon + NRG Entergy Exelon 0.83 0.80 0.74 0.66 0.64 0.64 0.57 0.50 0.35 0.31 0.26 0.07 19 nd |
Exelon 2020 and
NRG Offer more low carbon electricity in the marketplace Reduce emissions from coal/oil fired generation Help our customers and the communities we serve reduce their GHG emissions Reduce or offset our footprint by greening our operations Adapt Elements of Exelon 2020 to NRG Expand the 2020 Plan Expand internal energy efficiency, SF6, vehicle, and supply chain initiatives to NRG portfolio Offset a portion of NRGs GHG emissions Expand energy efficiency program offerings Add capacity to existing nuclear units through uprates Add new renewable generation Add new gas-fired capacity Continue to explore new nuclear Address older/higher emitting coal and oil units Invest in clean coal technology R&D 20 Taking the next step in Exelons commitment to address climate change Options to Evaluate: |
Exelon Offers
Lower Risk Growth Opportunities 21 I/B/E/S 09-11 EBITDA I/B/E/S 09-11 EPS Growth Drivers Cost to Achieve Growth Nuclear uprates Utility rate base growth PA POLR roll-off PJM capacity markets Carbon upside Regular-way business operations expense STP nuclear expansion Other low carbon capital expenditure programs Heavy capital expenditure investments Dependence on new build construction including new nuclear 10.0% 16.8% (0.1%) 1.7% We believe Exelons near- term growth drivers are more predictable and have dramatically less capital at risk than NRGs 1. Based solely on I/B/E/S estimates for Exelon and NRG as of 10/31/08. Not necessarily representative of either companys internal forecasts. Provided for illustration only. Not intended as earnings guidance or as a forecast of expected results. 1 1 |
Clear Value under
Multiple Scenarios Value Gas Prices New Build Costs Carbon Year/Price Recession $0 $6.50 $1,300 Moderate 2014/$22 $7.30 $1,100 Moderate 2020/$22 $7.10 $1,100 Severe 2014/$22 $7.30 $1,500 Moderate 2012/$12 $8.60 $1,500 Moderate 22 We look at fundamental value creation under a wide range of future commodity price scenarios and our analysis suggests $1-3 billion of value, possibly more. Gas price is long-term price in 2008 $/MMBtu; coal price is long-term price in
2008 $/ton for PRB8800 excluding transportation; new build cost is
long-term combined cycle cost in PJM in 2008 overnight $/kW; carbon year is year in which national cap and trade starts; carbon price is in 2012 $/tonne assuming 7% escalation; moderate
recession assumes conditions consistent with current forward prices; and
severe recession assumes five years of no load growth. Coal Prices $11.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $11.00 |
Principal
Regulatory Approvals and Expected Divestitures Principal regulatory approvals: Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, California state regulatory commissions and various state siting commissions Hart-Scott-Rodino (DOJ/FTC) FERC NRC Notice filing in Illinois Limited market power issues not expected to challenge transaction closing Divestitures anticipated only in PJM and ERCOT ~3,200 MWs of high heat rate gas and baseload coal plants and ~1,200 MWs under contract Model assumes $1 billion of proceeds from divestitures (after-tax) 1. Plants subject to divestiture are de minimus contributors to revenue and earnings. Regulatory hurdles are manageable 23 1 |
24 Transaction Timeline 24 * Notice filing only Q4 2008 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 2009 1/6: Initial Exchange Offer Expires Proxy Solicitation Make Filings and Work to Secure Regulatory Approvals (FERC, NRC, DOJ/FTC, PUCT, NYPSC, PAPUC, CPUC, ICC*) Receive Regulatory Approvals Expected Transaction Close 11/12: Exchange Offer Filed 10/19: Announce Offer NRG and Exelon Shareholder Meetings |
25 Exelon More Than Meets the Five Imperatives Outlined by NRG on May 28, 2008 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. NRGs Stated Imperatives MUST accumulate generation at competitive cost This transaction accomplishes in one step what several transactions might have accomplished for NRG in these regards. Given the current difficulty in accessing capital markets, it is unclear whether NRG would have the ability to meet this objective without Exelon. Exelon provides NRG stakeholders with broad trading expertise and sound power marketing and risk management practices. Exelons significant experience in markets with locational prices is particularly relevant since ERCOT is moving to a PJM-type structure. Exelons breadth of operations and depth of service allows significant access to customers, retail providers, and other sales channels. NRG stakeholders become part of the most diversified and competitive generation portfolio operating in 12 different states and 6 different regional transmission organizations. Deal expected to provide NRG stakeholders with significant value and upside and a share of the largest unregulated generation fleet in the United States. MUST be geographically diversified in multiple markets MUST develop and expand our route to market through contracting with retail load providers, trading, direct sales, etc MUST have sophisticated ability to trade, procure, hedge, and originate for electricity and input fuels MUST develop depth and breadth in key markets, particularly across fuel types, transmission constraints and merit order Exelon Combination More than Meets These Imperatives |
26 Why Tender Your NRG Shares? 26 Tendering your NRG shares prior to the January 6 expiration will provide a strong signal of your support for a negotiated deal Exelon believes its proposal represents the best immediate and long-term value for your investment, providing: Increased scale and generation efficiency Enhanced ability to pursue capital-intensive projects Stronger credit metrics with an investment grade balance sheet gives access to greater liquidity Greater stock trading liquidity and appreciation potential Ability and intention to pay quarterly dividends on common stock th |
Appendix
27 |
07
Earnings: $2,331M 07 EPS: $3.45 Total Debt (1) : $2.5B Credit Rating (2) : BBB Nuclear, Fossil, Hydro & Renewable Generation Power Marketing 07 Operating Earnings: $2.9B 07 EPS: $4.32 Assets (1) :
$45.2B Total Debt (1) : $13.0B Credit Rating (2) :
BBB- Note: All 07 income numbers represent adjusted (Non-GAAP) Operating Earnings and EPS. Refer to attached slides for reconciliation of adjusted (non- GAAP) operating EPS to GAAP EPS. 1. As of 9/30/08. 2. Standard & Poors senior unsecured debt ratings for Exelon and Generation and senior secured debt ratings for ComEd and PECO as of 11/24/08. Pennsylvania Utility Illinois Utility 07 Earnings: $200M $507M 07 EPS: $0.30 $0.75 Total Debt (1) : $5.1B $3.5B Credit Ratings (2) : BBB+ A- The Exelon Companies 28 Exelon Corporation Exelon Generation ComEd PECO |
$0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008E 2009E $0.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 Cash flow from operations Annual cash dividend / share 1.Cash Flows from Operations primarily include net cash flows provided by operating activities, excluding counterparty collateral activity, and including net cash flows used in investing activities other than capital expenditures. Cash Flows from Operations 160 in 2005 reflect discretionary aggregate pension contributions of $2 billion. Stable Cash Flows and Commitment to Value Return Exelon produces strong and consistent cash flows and continues to honor its commitment to return value to shareholders Strong and consistent cash flows from operations (1) Over 12% compound annual dividend growth rate since 2001 Sustainable Value 29 |
Large, low-cost, low-emissions, exceptionally well-run nuclear fleet Complementary and flexible fossil and hydro fleet Improving power market fundamentals (commodity prices, heat rates, and capacity values) End of below-market contract in Pennsylvania beginning 2011 Potential carbon restrictions Value Proposition Continue to focus on operating excellence, cost management, and market discipline Execute on power and fuel hedging programs Support competitive markets Pursue nuclear & hydro plant relicensing and strategic investment in material condition Maintain industry-leading talent Protect Value Pursue potential for nuclear plant uprates and investigate potential for more Rigorously evaluate generation development opportunities, including new nuclear and combined cycle gas turbine Capture increased value of low-carbon generation portfolio Grow Value 30 Exelon Generation Exelon Generation is the premier unregulated generation company positioned to capture market opportunities and manage risk |
1
Quartile 2 Quartile 3 Quartile 4 Quartile 2006-2007 Average Production Cost for Major Nuclear Operators Average Among major nuclear plant fleet operators, Exelon is consistently the lowest-cost producer of electricity in the nation Lowest Cost Nuclear Fleet Operator 1. Source: 2007 Electric Utility Cost Group (EUCG) survey. Includes Fuel Cost plus Direct O&M divided by net generation. 31 (1) st nd rd th |
65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 Operator (# of Reactors) Range 5-Year Average Note: Exelon data prior to 2000 represent ComEd-only nuclear fleet. Sources: Platts, Nuclear News, Nuclear Energy Institute and Energy Information Administration (Department of Energy). Sustained production excellence World-Class Nuclear Operator Average Capacity Factor Range of Fleet 2-Yr Avg Capacity Factor (2003-2007) EXC 93.5% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Exelon Industry 32 |
(18) - - - (18) Nuclear Decommissioning obligation reduction (11) - - - (11) Sale of ExGens investments in TEG and TEP 72 - - - 72 Georgia Power tolling agreement (130) - - - (130) Termination of Stateline PPA (5) - - - (5) Settlement of a tax matter at Generation related to Sithe $(115) (63) - - (87) - $35 Other $2,923 (29) 14 280 (87) 101 $2,736 Exelon $507 - - - - - $507 PECO $200 - 14 24 - (3) $165 ComEd ExGen (in millions) - City of Chicago settlement 256 2007 Illinois electric rate settlement $2,331 2007 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings / (Loss) 34 Non-cash deferred tax items - Investments in synthetic fuel-producing facilities 104 Mark-to-market adjustments from economic hedging activities $2,029 2007 GAAP Reported Earnings Note: Amounts may not add due to rounding. GAAP Earnings Reconciliation Year Ended December 31, 2007 33 |
1. Amounts shown per Exelon share and represent contributions to Exelon's EPS. (0.01) - - - (0.01) Settlement of a tax matter at Generation related to Sithe (0.04) (0.08) - - 0.04 Non-cash deferred tax items (0.14) (0.14) - - - Investments in synthetic fuel-producing facilities 0.41 - - 0.03 0.38 2007 Illinois electric rate settlement (0.19) - - - (0.19) Termination of State Line PPA 0.11 - - - 0.11 Georgia Power tolling agreement Exelon Other (1) PECO (1) ComEd (1) ExGen (1) $4.32 $(0.18) $0.75 $0.30 $3.45 2007 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings (Loss) Per Share (0.01) - - - (0.01) Sale of Generation's investments in TEG and TEP 0.02 - - 0.02 - City of Chicago settlement (0.03) - - - (0.03) Nuclear decommissioning obligation reduction 0.15 - - - 0.15 Mark-to-market adjustments from economic hedging activities $4.05 $0.04 $0.75 $0.25 $3.01 2007 GAAP Earnings Per Share GAAP EPS Reconciliation Year Ended December 31, 2007 34 |