2020 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
August 6, 2020
Ed Vallejo
Vice President, Investor Relations
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Forward-Looking Statements
Safe Harbor
This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Federal securities laws. They are not guarantees or assurances of any outcomes, financial results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon them. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of estimates and assumptions, and known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements included in this presentation. The factors that could cause actual results to differ, including uncertainties, risks and other factors associated with the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, are discussed in the Appendix to this presentation, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the SEC on August 5, 2020.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
This presentation includes non-GAAP financial measures. Further information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation of each of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is included in the Appendix to this presentation.
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Walter Lynch
President and Chief Executive Officer
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American Water's COVID-19 Response
Employees
- Suspended all work-related air and rail travel as of March 3 & suspended participation in sponsored events and public gatherings
- Employees who can work from home have been required to do so effective March 16
- Implemented social distancing and enhanced safety measures for employees
- Paid leave for COVID-19 diagnosis, required quarantine and childcare
Customers and Communities
- Suspended billing-related service shutoffs and restored service to customers who were previously shut off for non- payment
- Suspended payment of late fees until further notice
- Working with customers who are experiencing a financial hardship by offering customer assistance programs and access to low income programs
- Implemented social distancing and enhanced safety measures for employees who engage with customers
- Made more than $400,000 in charitable contributions over the last 3 months to support our communities as they deal with the impacts of COVID-19
Regulatory & Liquidity
• Implemented actions to ensure liquidity and access to capital
• Increased communications with public service commissions, customers, and public officials
• Actively engaged with state regulatory commissions to address COVID-19 financial impacts, with commission approval orders received in 10 out of 14 regulated jurisdictions as of August 5, 2020
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COVID-19 Financial Impact Details Through June 30, 2020
($0.05) Net EPS COVID-19 Impact
0.05
(0.07)
0.04
(0.02)
(0.03) | (0.01) | (0.01) |
Residential | Commercial | Industrial/Other | Waived Disconnection | O&M/Other | HOS/Parent | Regulatory |
and Late Fees | Treatment/Recovery |
Base Revenue
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COVID-19 Regulatory and Financial Summary
Regulatory
10 States with Approval to Defer Costs
• California | • Maryland |
• Hawaii | • New Jersey |
• Illinois | • Pennsylvania |
• Indiana | • Virginia |
• Iowa | • West Virginia |
4 States with Pending Proceedings
• New York | • Kentucky |
• Missouri | • Tennessee |
Segment
- Regulated:
- Base Revenue - lower Commercial & Industrial, while Residential demand has increased
- Incremental costs, including uncollectible expense and foregone fees deferred for recovery based on state orders
- Market-Based:
- Military Services Group continues to execute
- Homeowner Services experiencing some delays in new partner relationships and product launches
Other
- No change to 2020 capital plan expected; increase driven by demand/opportunity
- No major disruptions to supply chain
Strong Liquidity Position
($ in millions)
$2,323
$569
Cash Balance
Revolver
$1,754Availability
6/30/2020
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Year to Date and Q2 2020 Financial Performance and Growth
GAAP Earnings Per Share* | Regulated Investment | |
• ≈$930 million total capex invested | ||
• Organic growth ≈6,900 customer connections as of June 30, 2020 | ||
$1.65 | • 34.3%** O&M efficiency ratio LTM | |
$1.56 | ||
$0.97 | * | Regulated Acquisitions | ||
$0.94 | • Closed 10,800 customer connections as of July 31, 2020 | |||
• 43,600 customer connections under agreement as of July 31, 2020 | ||||
• Strong pipeline continues | ||||
$0.62 | * | $0.68 | * |
2019 | 2020 | Market-Based Businesses |
• Year-to-Date Homeowner Services performance reflects price increases | ||
Q1 | Q2 | |
and organic growth
• Military Services Group: Joint Base San Antonio and U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York are in full operation as of June 1, 2020
- 2019 GAAP results include: A first quarter $0.01 per share benefit related to the Freedom Industries chemical spill reduction in liability. 2020 GAAP results include: $0.02 and $0.03 per share favorable impact related to the cessation of depreciation expense on assets held for sale for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and an estimated
$0.05 per share unfavorable impact related to COVID-19 (an estimated $0.04 per share in the Regulated Businesses and $0.01 per share in the Market-Based Businesses).
** For 12-months ended June 30, 2020. Non-GAAP measure: please see reconciliation table in appendix. | 8 |
In This Environment, The Execution of Our Strategy Continues
Long-term EPS growth expected in the 7-10%* target range
EPS CAGR guidance through 2024
Market Based
Businesses 1-2%
Regulated 1-2%
Acquisitions
Regulated
Investment5-7%
CAPEX
Clear investment thesis provides confidence in
long-term strategy
Decades of investment needed
Line of sight to $20 - $22 billion of 10-year capital investment
Fragmented national water and wastewater landscape
Capital-light MBBs leverage core competencies, increase customer experience, and generate cash
2020-2024 Dividend Growth projected at high end of 7-10% range**
A leading Environmental, Social Responsibility and Governance investment
*Anchored off of 2018 Adjusted EPS (a non-GAAP measure) | **Subject to American Water Board of Directors approval | 9 |
Regulated Business Update
Regulatory
- Rate Case filed June 30, 2020
- Capital Investment of ≈$950 million
- Requested ROE 10.5%
Legislative
Indiana
- Established an appraisal process for non-municipal utilities to establish fair value
- Authorized recovery without full rate case for service enhancements for health, safety or environmental concerns for above ground infrastructure, and exempts relocation from distribution system improvement charge recovery caps
- Rate Case filed April 29, 2020
- Capital Investment of ≈$1.6 billion
- Requested ROE 10.8%
- Rate Case filed November 2, 2018
- Capital Investment of ≈$98 million
- Requested ROE 10.8%
- Interim rates effective May 1, 2019
- Rate Case filed December 16, 2019
- Capital Investment of ≈$1 billion
- Requested ROE 10.5%
- Rate Case filed July 1, 2019
- Capital Investment of ≈$197 million
- ROE previously set in separate Cost of Capital Decision*
- Rates covering 2021 through 2023
Missouri
- House Bill 2120 requires most small community water utilities (most with up to 30,000 customers) to establish a cybersecurity plan and valve & hydrant inspection program with reporting to the Department of Natural Resources certifying compliance with these provisions upon request
*California Commission has approved an extension of the required Cost of Capital filing to 2021 | 10 |
Disciplined Focus on Expenses
Regulated O&M Efficiency Ratio**
46.1%
41.0%
39.1%
36.6%
35.6% 35.2%
34.3%
2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | LTM | LTM |
6/30/2019 | 6/30/2020 |
2024 O&M Efficiency Target of
31.3%*
Adjusted O&M Expenses from 2010-LTM 2020 increased only
0.8% CAGR**
Added ≈281,000*** customer connections since 2010
* A reconciliation to a most comparable forward-looking GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable effort
- Non-GAAPMeasure - See appendix for reconciliation. O&M Efficiency Ratio = Adjusted Regulated O&M Expenses (O&M Expenses is most comparable GAAP measure) / Adjusted Regulated Operating Revenues (Operating Revenues is most comparable GAAP measure). This calculation assumes purchased water revenues approximate purchased water expenses. Also, 2010 - 2016 adjusted for TCJA
*** Includes organic customer connections & closed dispositions and acquisitions | 11 |
Regulated Acquisitions Update
Under Agreement*
- 43,600** Customer Connections
28 Acquisitions | ||
CA: 4 | IN: 2 | PA: 7 |
IA: 1 | MO: 4 | TN: 1 |
IL: 7 | NJ: 1 | WV: 1 |
- As of 7/31/2020; does not reflect the announced pending sale of NYAW.
- This includes an IL acquisition, which represents 1,200 total customer connections, due to bulk contracts. Connections to the system will be approximately 100.
Agreement Process
Regulatory
Approval to Close
As Communities face increasing challenges
Opportunities grow to
≈800,000
Close & Customers | |
Closed as of July 31, 2020 | Served at Existing Rates |
≈ 10,800 Customer Connections | |
13 acquisitions in 6 states |
Fruitridge Vista, CA
Water
≈ 4,800 connections
Hillview, CA | Shiloh, IL | Rate Case Process to |
Water | Wastewater | |
Fully Reflect Acquisitions & | ||
≈ 1,500 connections | ≈ 1,500 connections | |
Inclusion into Rate Base |
Customer Connections
American Water stands
ready to provide
solutions
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Susan Hardwick
Chief Financial Officer
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Continued Execution of Company Strategy
Second Quarter
2020 Results*
First Half
2020 Results*
EPS Contribution by Business
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | ||||
06/30/2020 | 06/30/2019 | Change | |||
Regulated | $0.97 | $0.87 | $0.10 | ||
Market-Based | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.01 | ||
Parent Interest & Other | ($0.13) | ($0.05) | ($0.08) | ||
Total GAAP EPS | $0.97 | $0.94 | $0.03 | ||
EPS Contribution by Business
Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||
06/30/2020 | 06/30/2019 | Change | |||
Regulated | $1.65 | $1.47 | $0.18 | ||
Market-Based | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.02 | ||
Parent Interest & Other | ($0.25) | ($0.14) | ($0.11) | ||
Total GAAP EPS | $1.65 | $1.56 | $0.09 | ||
- 2019 GAAP results include: A first quarter $0.01 per share benefit related to the Freedom Industries chemical spill reduction in liability. 2020 GAAP results include: $0.02 and $0.03 per share favorable impact related to the cessation of depreciation expense on assets held for sale for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and an estimated
$0.05 per share unfavorable impact related to COVID-19 (an estimated $0.04 per share in the Regulated Businesses and $0.01 per share in the Market-Based Businesses). | 14 |
Second Quarter EPS Detail by Business
0.04
0.20
0.020.02
(0.05) | ||
(0.07) | (0.02) | 0.97 |
(0.03) | ||
0.94 | (0.03) | |
(0.05) |
Regulated $0.14 | MBB | Parent ($0.08) |
Jun QTD | Revenue | Weather in 2019 | O&M | Depreciation | Depreciation | HOS | Interest, net | Sale of | Timing/Other Estimated impact | Jun QTD |
2019 (GAAP) | Related to Assets | a Legacy Investment | of COVID-19, net* | 2020 (GAAP) | ||||||
Held For Sale | in 2019 |
* The estimated impact related to COVID-19 is $0.04 per share from the Regulated Businesses and $0.01 per share from the Market-Based Businesses. | 15 |
First Half EPS Detail by Business
0.34
0.04
0.030.03
(0.09)
(0.10) | (0.04) | (0.03) | 1.65 | ||
1.56 | |||||
(0.04) | |||||
(0.05) | |||||
Regulated $0.22 | MBB | Parent ($0.11) |
Jun YTD | Revenue | Weather in 2019 | O&M | Depreciation | Depreciation | HOS | Interest, net | Sale of | Other | Estimated impact of | Jun YTD |
2019 (GAAP)* | Related to Assets | a Legacy Investment | COVID-19, net* | 2020 (GAAP) | |||||||
Held For Sale | in 2019 |
* 2019 GAAP results include $0.01 per share benefit related to the Freedom Industries chemical spill reduction in liability. The estimated impact related to COVID-19 is
$0.04 per share from the Regulated Businesses and $0.01 per share from the Market-Based Businesses. | 16 |
Rate Filings Completed and Awaiting Final Order
($ in millions)
Rate Filings | Requested Revenue in Pending | ||
Completed* | Base Rate Proceedings | ||
$289 | $5 | $294 | |
$62$80
$18 | ||||||
Rate Cases | Infrastructure | Total | Rate Cases | Infrastructure | Total | |
(Step Increases) | Charges | Charges |
*Annualized Revenue Increase for Rates Effective Since January 1, 2020 | 17 |
2020 EPS and Long-Term Guidance
2020 EPS Guidance*
$3.79 - $3.89
2020 - 2024 Long-Term EPS CAGR Guidance***
2020 | 7-10% | *** | ||
EPS Guidance | ||||
2019 | CAGR | |||
Adjusted EPS | ||||
(GAAP EPS $3.43)** | ||||
2018 | ||||
Adjusted EPS | ||||
(GAAP EPS $3.15)** | $3.89 | |||
$3.79 | ||||
$3.61** | ||||
$3.30** | ||||
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2024 |
- 2020 GAAP Guidance includes: $0.06 per share depreciation related to assets held for sale & estimated $0.05 to $0.08 per share unfavorable impact from COVID-19 pandemic.
- Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP Measure. Please see appendix for reconciliation and further information.
*** Long Term EPS reflects 2020 - 2024 EPS CAGR goal of 7-10%, anchored off of 2018 Adjusted EPS (a non-GAAP measure). | 18 |
Delivering Value
AWK Shareholder Value
Adjusted Consolidated Return on Equity*
Regulated | |
10.7% | |
10.3% | Wt Avg authorized |
ROE is 9.8% |
LTM | LTM |
June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2020 |
Dividend Growth**
$2.15
$1.96
$1.78
$1.62
$1.47
$1.33
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 E |
Value Drivers
- Consistent Earnings Growth
- Smooth Capital Deployment
- Disciplined Approach to Acquisitions
- Strong Balance Sheet
- Five Consecutive years of dividend increase at the top of the range
- Top quartile dividend growth with a payout target of 50-60%
* Adjusted Return on Equity is a non-GAAP Measure. Please see appendix for reconciliation and further information. | |
** Future dividends are subject to approval of the American Water Board of Directors. | 19 |
Purpose Driven. People Powered. Customer Obsessed.
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*American Water. (2020, June 4). https://www.facebook.com/weareamericanwater | 20 |
Q&A Session
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Investor Relations Contacts
Ed Vallejo
Vice President, Investor Relations edward.vallejo@amwater.com
Ralph Jedlicka
Director, Investor Relations ralph.jedlicka@amwater.com
Abbey Barksdale
Manager, ESG abbey.barksdale@amwater.com
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Appendix
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this presentation, including, without limitation, with respect to: earnings per share guidance; dividend growth guidance; the timing and outcome of pending or future acquisition activity and the completion of the announced sale of New York American Water Company, Inc.; the Company's future financial performance, liquidity and cash flows; the Company's ability to finance current operations, capital expenditures and growth initiatives by accessing the debt and equity capital markets; the impacts to the Company of the current pandemic health event resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); the amount and allocation of future capital investments and expenditures; estimated revenues and regulatory recovery from general rate cases and other governmental agency authorizations, including filings for infrastructure surcharges and to address regulatory lag; estimates regarding the Company's projected rate base, growth, results of operations and financial condition; the Company's projected regulated operation and maintenance efficiency ratio; trends in the industries in which the Company operates, including macro trends with respect to the Company's efforts related to customer, technology and work execution; the Company's ability to execute its business and operational strategy; and regulatory, legislative, tax policy or legal developments, including projected impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "TCJA"), are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Federal securities laws. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words with prospective meanings such as "intend," "plan," "estimate," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "project," "propose," "assume," "forecast," "outlook," "future," "pending," "goal," "objective," "potential," "continue," "seek to," "may," "can," "will," "should" and "could" and or the negative of such terms or other variations or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are predictions based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions regarding future events. They are not guarantees or assurances of any outcomes, financial results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon them. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of estimates and assumptions, and known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements included in this presentation as a result of the factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the SEC on February 18, 2020, and subsequent filings with the SEC, and because of factors including, without limitation: the decisions of governmental and regulatory bodies, including decisions to raise or lower customer rates and regulatory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in customer demand for, and patterns of use of, water, such as may result from conservation efforts and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, or otherwise; a loss of one or more large industrial or commercial customers due to adverse economic conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic, or other factors; the timeliness and outcome of regulatory commissions' actions concerning rates, capital structure, authorized return on equity, capital investment, system acquisitions and dispositions, taxes, permitting and other decisions; limitations on the availability of the Company's water supplies or sources of water, or restrictions on its use thereof; changes in laws, governmental regulations and policies, including with respect to environmental, health and safety, consumer privacy, water quality and water quality accountability, emerging contaminants, public utility and tax regulations and policies, and impacts resulting from U.S., state and local elections; weather conditions and events, climate variability patterns, and natural disasters, including drought or abnormally high rainfall, prolonged and abnormal ice or freezing conditions, strong winds, coastal and intercoastal flooding, pandemics (including COVID-19) and epidemics, earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, electrical storms, sinkholes and solar flares; the outcome of litigation and similar governmental and regulatory proceedings, investigations or actions; risks associated with the Company's aging infrastructure and its ability to appropriately maintain and replace current infrastructure and systems; exposure or infiltration of the Company's technology and critical infrastructure systems through physical or cyber attacks or other means; the Company's ability to control operating expenses and to achieve efficiencies in its operations; the intentional or unintentional actions of a third party, including contamination of the Company's water supplies or water provided to its customers; the Company's ability to obtain adequate and cost-effective supplies of equipment, chemicals, electricity, fuel, water, other raw materials; the Company's ability to successfully meet growth projections for its businesses and capitalize on growth opportunities, including its ability to, among other things, acquire, close and successfully integrate regulated operations and market-based businesses, enter into contracts and other agreements with, or otherwise obtain, new customers in the Company's market-based businesses, and realize anticipated benefits and synergies from new acquisitions; the Company's ability to successfully develop and implement new technologies and to protect related intellectual property; the Company's exposure to liabilities related to environmental laws and similar matters; changes in general economic, political, business and financial market conditions, including conditions and collateral consequences associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; access to sufficient debt and/or equity capital on satisfactory terms and when and as needed to support operations and capital expenditures; changes in federal or state general, income and other tax laws, including with respect to the TCJA, the availability of tax credits and tax abatement programs, and the Company's ability to utilize its U.S. federal and state income tax net operating loss carryforwards; and other factors as may be set forth in the Company's SEC filings.
These and other forward-looking statements are qualified by, and should be read together with, the risks and uncertainties set forth above and the risk factors and cautionary statements included in the Company's annual, quarterly and other SEC filings, and readers should refer to such risks, uncertainties, risk factors and statements in evaluating such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this presentation was first used or given. The Company does not have and does not undertake any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by the Federal securities laws. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all such factors. Furthermore, it may not be possible to assess the impact of any such factor on the Company's businesses, either viewed independently or together, or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
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2020 Closed Acquisitions*
As of July 31, 2020
STATE | NUMBER OF | WATER CUSTOMER | WASTEWATER CUSTOMER | TOTAL CUSTOMER |
SYSTEMS | CONNECTIONS | CONNECTIONS | CONNECTIONS | |
California | 2 | 6,300 | - | 6,300 |
Hawaii | 1 | - | 200 | 200 |
Iowa | 1 | 100 | - | 100 |
Illinois | 7 | 1,100 | 2,400 | 3,500 |
Indiana | 1 | - | 400 | 400 |
West Virginia | 1 | 300 | - | 300 |
Total | 13 | 7,800 | 3,000 | 10,800 |
* Customer Connections are rounded and may not sum
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Acquisitions* Under Agreement as of July 31, 2020
STATE | NUMBER OF | WATER CUSTOMER | WASTEWATER CUSTOMER | TOTAL CUSTOMER |
SYSTEMS | CONNECTIONS | CONNECTIONS | CONNECTIONS | |
California | 4 | 6,300 | - | 6,300 |
Iowa | 1 | 100 | - | 100 |
Illinois** | 7 | 6,000 | 16,800 | 22,800 |
Indiana | 2 | 100 | 100 | 200 |
Missouri | 4 | - | 1,000 | 1,000 |
New Jersey | 1 | - | 2,800 | 2,800 |
Pennsylvania | 7 | 1,700 | 8,200 | 9,900 |
Tennessee | 1 | 100 | - | 100 |
West Virginia | 1 | 400 | - | 400 |
Total | 28 | 14,700 | 28,900 | 43,600 |
*Customer Connections are rounded and may not sum. Does not reflect the announced pending sale of NYAW. | |
** This includes an IL acquisition, which represents 1,200 total customer connections, due to bulk contracts. | |
Connections to the system will be approximately 100. | 26 |
Rate Base Calculation*
($ in millions)
$14.4
$13.7
$12.5
$11.7
$10.7
As of | As of | As of | As of | As of |
12/31/2016 | 12/31/2017 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2019 | 6/30/2020 |
*An approximation of rate base, which includes Net Utility Plant not yet included in rate base pending rate case filings/outcomes. Amounts may not sum due to rounding
**Anchored off of 2018 rate base
Estimated Rate Base*
As of | ||
6/30/2020 | ||
Net Utility Plant | $19.3 | |
Less | ||
Advances for Construction | $0.3 | |
CIAC - Contributions in Aid of Construction | $1.4 | |
Net Deferred income taxes | $3.3 | |
$4.9 | ||
Total Estimated Rate Base | $14.4 |
≈7-8%** | Expected Rate base |
CAGR through 2024 |
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Rates Effective Since…
January 1, 2020
Rate Cases & Step Increases | Date Effective | Annualized Revenue Increases | ||
Effective in 2020 | ||||
California (Step Increase) | 1/1/2020 | $5 | ||
Indiana (Step Increase) | 5/1/2020 | 13 (a) | ||
$18 |
Infrastructure Charges | Date Effective | Annualized Revenue Increases |
Effective in 2020 | ||
West Virginia (DSIC) | 1/1/2020 | $3 |
Pennsylvania (W-DSIC) | 1/1/2020 | 9 |
Pennsylvania (WW-DSIC) | 1/1/2020 | 1 |
Illinois (QIP) | 1/1/2020 | 7 |
New Jersey (DSIC) | 1/1/2020 | 10 |
Pennsylvania (DSIC) | 4/1/2020 | 5 |
Tennessee (QIIP, EDI, SEC) | 1/1/2020 | 2 |
Missouri (ISRS) | 6/27/2020 | 10 |
New Jersey (DSIC) | 6/29/2020 | 10 |
Kentucky (QIP) | 7/1/2020 | 1 |
Pennsylvania (DSIC) | 7/1/2020 | 4 |
$62 | ||
Total | $80 |
- The overall increase is $17.5 million in revenues combined over two steps, the first step is effective 7/1/2019 in the amount of $4.4 million and the second step became effective 5/1/2020 in the amount of $13.1 pending protest rights to the certified numbers.
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Pending Rate Filings
Rate Cases Filed Company | Docket/Case Number | Date Filed | Requested Revenue | ROE Requested | Rate Base | |||
Increase | ||||||||
Virginia | Case No. PUR-2018-00175 | 11/2/2018 | $5(a) | 10.8% | $196 | |||
California | Case No. A. 19-07-004 | 7/1/2019 | 26(b) | 689 | ||||
New Jersey | Case No. WR-19121516 | 12/16/2019 | 88(c) | 10.5% | 3,639 | |||
Pennsylvania | Docket R-2020-3019369 (W) | 4/29/2020 | 92(d) | 10.8% | 3,975 | |||
& R-2020-3019371 (WW) | ||||||||
Missouri | Case No. WR-2020-0344 | 6/30/2020 | 78(e) | 10.5% | 1,823 | |||
Infrastructure Charges Filed | $289 | $10,322 | ||||||
New York (SIC) | 5/29/2020 | $1 | $7 | |||||
West Virginia (DSIC) | 6/29/2020 | 4 | 51 | |||||
$5 | $58 | |||||||
Total Awaiting Final Order: | $294 |
- The requested increase filed for was $5.6 million, which includes $0.9 million from infrastructure filings. Interim rates were effective on May 1, 2019, under bond and subject to refund.
- On July 1, the company filed for a Test Year 2021 revenue requirement request of $26.0 million which excludes the escalation year and attrition year rate increases for 2022 and 2023 of $9.8 million and $10.8 million, respectively. The Company filed its 100 day update on October 11, 2019, requesting $27.3 million annualized incremental revenues for 2021, and increases of $9.5 million and $10.3 million in the escalation year of 2022 and the attrition year of 2023, respectively.
- The requested increase is $87.8 million, which excludes $34.7 million from the DSIC.
- On April 29, the company filed for a multiyear rate case. Rate year 1 requested $92.4 million with rate base of $3.98 billion and Rate Year 2 requested $46.2 million with rate base of $4.29 billion.
- The requested increase is $78.1 million, which excludes $29.4 million from the ISRS.
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Regulatory Information
CALIFORNIA | ILLINOIS | INDIANA | KENTUCKY | MISSOURI | |
Authorized Rate Base* | $498,135 | $883,386 | $1,182,170 | $443,654 | $1,249,293(b) |
Authorized ROE | 9.20%(a) | 9.79% | 9.80% | 9.70%(e) | 10.00%(e) |
Authorized Equity | 55.39%(a) | 49.80% | 53.41%(c) | 48.90% | 52.80%(d) |
Effective Date of Rate Case | 1/1/2018(a) | 1/1/2017 | 5/1/2020 | 6/28/2019 | 5/28/2018 |
NEW JERSEY | NEW YORK | PENNSYLVANIA | VIRGINIA | WEST | |
VIRGINIA | |||||
Authorized Rate Base* | $2,950,471 | $275,463 | $3,162,597(b) | $155,747 | $652,900(h) |
Authorized ROE | 9.60% | 9.10% | 10.00%(e) | 9.25% | 9.75% |
Authorized Equity | 54.00% | 46.00% | 53.75%(d) | 46.09% | 48.40%(h) |
Effective Date of Rate Case | 10/29/2018(g) | 6/1/2017 | 1/1/2018 | 5/24/2017(f) | 2/25/2019 |
*Rate Base stated in $000s
- On March 22, 2018, Decision 18-03-035 set the authorized cost of capital for 2018 through 2020. CAW has a separate Cost of Capital case which sets the rate of return outside of a general rate proceeding.
- The Rate Base listed is the Company's view of the Rate Base allowed in the case, the Rate Base was not disclosed in the Order or the applicable settlement agreement.
- The Authorized Equity excludes cost-free items or tax credit balances at the overall rate of return which lowers the equity percentage as an alternative to the common practice of deducting such items from rate base.
- The equity ratio listed is the Company's view of the equity ratio allowed in the case, the actual equity ratio was not disclosed in the Order or the applicable settlement agreement.
- The ROE listed is the Company's view of the ROE allowed in the case; however, the ROE was not disclosed in the Order or the applicable settlement agreement.
- Interim rates were effective April 1, 2016 and received final Order May 24, 2017.
- Interim rates were effective June 15, 2018 and final rates effective October 29, 2018.
- The Rate Base and equity ratio listed is the Company's view of what was allowed in the case, as there were multiple versions of each disclosed by the parties in the settlement agreement.
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Reconciliation Table: Regulated Segment O&M Efficiency Ratio
Regulated Segment O&M Efficiency Ratio | FY | FY | FY | FY | FY | LTM | LTM | |
(A Non-GAAP Unaudited Number) | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 6/30/2019 | 6/30/2020 | |
($ in millions) | ||||||||
Total operations and maintenance expense | $1,291 | $1,330 | $1,350 | $1,504 | $1,479 | $1,520 | $1,581 | |
Less: | ||||||||
Operations and maintenance expense - Market-Based Operations | 257 | 256 | 289 | 372 | 362 | 387 | 384 | |
Operations and maintenance expense - Other | (61) | (56) | (51) | (44) | (42) | (48) | (17) | |
Total operations and maintenance expense - Regulated Businesses | $1,095 | $1,130 | $1,112 | $1,176 | $1,159 | $1,181 | $1,214 | |
Less: | ||||||||
Regulated purchased water expense | 100 | 110 | 122 | 122 | 133 | 132 | 142 | |
Allocation of non-operation and maintenance expenses | 29 | 35 | 39 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | |
Impact of Freedom Industries activities | - | - | 10 | 65 | (20) | - | - | |
Estimated impact of weather | - | 5 | (2) | - | - | - | - | |
Adjusted operations and maintenance expense - Regulated Businesses (a) | $966 | $980 | $943 | $959 | $1,015 | $1,016 | $1,042 | |
Total operating revenues | $2,555 | $2,854 | $3,011 | $3,302 | $3,440 | $3,521 | $3,690 | |
Less: | ||||||||
Operating Revenues - Market-Based Operations | 295 | 307 | 355 | 451 | 476 | 528 | 533 | |
Operating Revenues - Other | (26) | (17) | (18) | (20) | (20) | (22) | (20) | |
Total pro forma operating revenues - Regulated Businesses | $2,286 | $2,564 | $2,674 | $2,871 | $2,984 | $3,015 | $3,177 | |
Less: | ||||||||
Regulated Purchased Water expense* | 100 | 110 | 122 | 122 | 133 | 132 | 142 | |
Plus: | ||||||||
Freedom Industries chemical spill in West Virginia | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | |
Estimated impact of weather | - | (47) | 17 | - | - | - | - | |
Adjusted pro forma operating revenues-Regulated Businesses (b) | $2,186 | $2,407 | $2,570 | $2,749 | $2,851 | $2,883 | $3,035 | |
Adjusted O&M efficiency ratio-Regulated Businesses (a)/(b) | 44.2% | 40.7% | 36.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% | 35.2% | 34.3% |
Adjusted operations and maintenance expense - Regulated Businesses | $966 | $980 | $943 | $959 |
Less: | ||||
Impact of adoption of ASU 2017-07** | - | 39 | (8) | 12 |
Adjusted operations and maintenance expense - Regulated Businesses (c) | $966 | $941 | $951 | $947 |
Adjusted operating revenues-Regulated Businesses | $2,186 | $2,407 | $2,570 | $2,749 |
Less pro forma adjustment: | ||||
Pro forma adjustment for impact of the TCJA*** | 89 | 112 | 137 | 161 |
Adjusted pro forma operating revenues-Regulated Businesses (d) | $2,097 | $2,294 | $2,433 | $2,588 |
Adjusted O&M efficiency ratio-Regulated Businesses (c)/(d) | 46.1% | 41.0% | 39.1% | 36.6% |
- Calculation assumes purchased water revenues approximate purchased water expenses
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Includes the impact of the Company's adoption of ASU
2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit, on January 1, 2018. - Calculation of Estimated tax reform = Revenue Requirement with new Effective Tax Rate (taxes grossed up) - Revenue Requirement with old Effective Tax Rate
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Reconciliation Table: Consolidated Adjusted EPS
Consolidated Adjusted EPS
For the Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
20192018
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP): | ||||
Net income attributable to common shareholders | $3.43 | $3.15 | ||
Adjustments: | ||||
Loss on sale of Keystone | 0.24 | - | ||
Income tax impact | (0.05) | - | ||
Net adjustment | 0.19 | - | ||
Gain on sale of portion of Contract Services Group contracts | - | (0.08) | ||
Income tax impact | - | 0.02 | ||
Net adjustment | - | (0.06) | ||
Keystone Impairment | - | 0.31 | ||
Income tax impact | - | (0.08) | ||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | - | (0.01) | ||
Net adjustment | - | 0.22 | ||
Freedom Industries Settlement Activities | (0.02) | (0.11) | ||
Income tax impact | 0.01 | 0.03 | ||
Net adjustments | (0.01) | (0.08) | ||
Impact of re-measurement from the TCJA | - | 0.07 | ||
Total net adjustments | 0.18 | 0.15 | ||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) | $3.61 | $3.30 |
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Reconciliation Table: Adjusted Return on Equity
LTM | LTM | |
June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2020 | |
Net Income | $582 | $638 |
Adjustments: | ||
Keystone Sale | - | 44 |
Keystone Impairment | 54 | - |
Contract Services Gain on Sale | (14) | - |
Tax Impact for items above | (11) | (9) |
Re-measurement from Tax Reform | 12 | - |
Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations (a) | $623 | $673 |
Shareholders' equity | $6,027 | $6,243 |
Adjustments: | ||
Keystone Sale | - | 44 |
Keystone Impairment | 54 | - |
Contract Services Gain on Sale | (14) | - |
Tax Impact for items above | (11) | (9) |
Re-measurement from Tax Reform | 12 | - |
Adjusted Shareholders' Equity (b) | $6,068 | $6,278 |
Adjusted Return on Equity (a/b) | 10.3% | 10.7% |
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