UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FormFORM 10-Q

   
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OFof 1934
  For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,June 30, 2004
 
or
 
o
 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
         
Name of Registrant; State of Incorporation;IRS Employer
CommissionAddress of Principal Executive Offices; andIdentification
File NumberTelephone NumberNumber



 1-16169  EXELON CORPORATION
(a Pennsylvania corporation)
10 South Dearborn Street – 37th Floor
P.O. Box 805379
Chicago, Illinois 60680-5379
(312) 394-7398
  23-2990190 
 1-1839  COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
(an Illinois corporation)
10 South Dearborn Street – 37th Floor
P.O. Box 805379
Chicago, Illinois 60680-5379
(312) 394-4321
  36-0938600 
 1-1401  PECO ENERGY COMPANY
(a Pennsylvania corporation)
P.O. Box 8699
2301 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101-8699
(215) 841-4000
  23-0970240 
 333-85496  EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC
(a Pennsylvania limited liability company)
300 Exelon Way
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
(610) 765-6900
  23-3064219 

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes þ          No o.

     The number of shares outstanding of each registrant’s common stock as of March 31,June 30, 2004 was:

   
Exelon Corporation Common Stock, without par value 330,488,032660,149,965
Commonwealth Edison Company Common Stock, $12.50 par value 127,016,486
PECO Energy Company Common Stock, without par value 170,478,507
Exelon Generation Company, LLC not applicable

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Exelon Corporation     Yes þ          No o     Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company and Exelon Generation Company, LLC     Yes o          No þ.




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

       
Page No.

 FILING FORMAT  3 
 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS  3 
 WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION  3 
 
  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  5 
  Financial Statements  5 
   Exelon Corporation    
     Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income  6 
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  7 
     Consolidated Balance Sheets  8 
   Commonwealth Edison Company    
     Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income  10 
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  11 
     Consolidated Balance Sheets  12 
   PECO Energy Company    
     Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income  14 
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  15 
     Consolidated Balance Sheets  16 
   Exelon Generation Company, LLC    
     Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income  18 
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  19 
     Consolidated Balance Sheets  20 
   Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  22 
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
  5770 
   Exelon Corporation  5972 
   Commonwealth Edison Company  80110 
   PECO Energy Company  89126 
   Exelon Generation Company, LLC  97140 
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk  107157 
  Controls and Procedures  115165 
 
  OTHER INFORMATION  115165 
  Legal Proceedings  115165 
  Exelon Corporation  115165 
  Commonwealth Edison Company  115165 
  Exelon Generation Company, LLC  115165 
  Defaults Upon SeniorChanges in Securities and Use of Proceeds  116166 
  Exelon Corporation  116166
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders166 
  Exelon Generation Company, LLCCorporation  116166
PECO Energy Company166 

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  Other Information  116167 
  Exelon Corporation  116167 
  Commonwealth Edison Company  116167 
  PECO Energy Company  116167 
  Exelon Generation Company, LLC  116167 
  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K  116168 
 SIGNATURES  117170 
   Exelon Corporation  117170 
   Commonwealth Edison Company  117170 
   PECO Energy Company  118171 
   Exelon Generation Company, LLC  118171 

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FILING FORMAT

     This combined Form 10-Q is being filed separately by Exelon Corporation (Exelon), Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), PECO Energy Company (PECO) and Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Generation) (collectively, the Registrants). Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf. No registrant makes any representation as to information relating to any other registrant.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     Except for the historical information contained herein, certainCertain of the matters discussed in this Report are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by a registrant include those factors discussed herein, as well as the items discussed in (a) the Registrants’ 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K — ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Business Outlook and the Challenges in Managing Our Business for each of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation, (b) the Registrants’ 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K — ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Exelon — Note 19, ComEd — Note 15, PECO — Note 14 and Generation — Note 13 and (c) other factors discussed in filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by the Registrants. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Report. None of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Report.

WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION

     The public may read and copy any reports or other information that the Registrants file with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. These documents are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services, the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov and Exelon’s website at www.exeloncorp.com.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements

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EXELON CORPORATION

EXELON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
                    
Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



200420032004200320042003
(In millions, except per share data)(In millions, except per share data)

(In millions, except per share data)



Operating revenues
Operating revenues
 $3,722 $4,074 
Operating revenues
 $3,550 $3,721 $7,272 $7,795 
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses
 
Purchased power 562 840 Purchased power 673 746 1,234 1,586 
Purchased power from AmerGen Energy Company, LLC  67 Purchased power from AmerGen Energy Company, LLC  110  177 
Fuel 836 830 Fuel 538 531 1,374 1,356 
Operating and maintenance 1,115 1,109 Operating and maintenance 1,056 1,100 2,165 2,212 
Depreciation and amortization 301 274 Depreciation and amortization 315 275 616 549 
Taxes other than income 192 197 Taxes other than income 185 159 378 358 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total operating expenses 3,006 3,317  Total operating expenses 2,767 2,921 5,767 6,238 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Operating income
Operating income
 716 757 
Operating income
 783 800 1,505 1,557 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Other income and deductions
Other income and deductions
 
Other income and deductions
 
Interest expense (130) (221)Interest expense (156) (217) (286) (437)
Interest expense to affiliates (93) (4)Interest expense to affiliates (90) (3) (183) (6)
Distributions on preferred securities of subsidiaries (1) (12)Distributions on preferred securities of subsidiaries (1) (10) (2) (22)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (24) 18 Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (31) 15 (55) 33 
Other, net 55 (141)Other, net 230 10 287 (131)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total other income and deductions (193) (360) Total other income and deductions (48) (205) (239) (563)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 523 397 
Income before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
Income before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 735 595 1,266 994 
Income taxes
Income taxes
 149 148 
Income taxes
 226 222 376 370 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income before minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
Income before minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 509 373 890 624 
Minority interest
Minority interest
 12 (1) 11 (3)
 
 
 
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 374 249 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 521 372 901 621 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes of $22 and $69 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively)
 32 112 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes of $22 and $69 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively)
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes of $22 and $69 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively)
   32 112 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income
Net income
 406 361 
Net income
 521 372 933 733 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
 
Cash-flow hedge adjustment (203) (146)Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on cash-flow hedges 50 62 (154) (84)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  1 Foreign currency translation adjustment (4) 1 (2) 2 
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities 40 (5)Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities (31) 3 22 (2)
SFAS No. 143 transition adjustment  168 SFAS No. 143 transition adjustment    168 
Interest in other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 6 (9)Interest in other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates  17 (8) 8 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total other comprehensive income (loss) (157) 9  Total other comprehensive income (loss) 15 83 (142) 92 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
 $249 $370 
Total comprehensive income
 $536 $455 $791 $825 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Average shares of common stock outstanding — Basic
Average shares of common stock outstanding — Basic
 330 324 
Average shares of common stock outstanding — Basic
 661 650 660 649 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Average shares of common stock outstanding — Diluted
Average shares of common stock outstanding — Diluted
 333 326 
Average shares of common stock outstanding — Diluted
 667 655 666 653 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings per average common share — Basic:
Earnings per average common share — Basic:
 
Earnings per average common share — Basic:
 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $1.14 $0.77 Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.79 $0.57 $1.36 $0.96 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 0.09 0.34 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles   0.05 0.17 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income $1.23 $1.11 Net income $0.79 $0.57 $1.41 $1.13 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings per average common share — Diluted:
Earnings per average common share — Diluted:
 
Earnings per average common share — Diluted:
 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $1.13 $0.77 Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.78 $0.57 $1.35 $0.95 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 0.09 0.34 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles   0.05 0.17 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income $1.22 $1.11 Net income $0.78 $0.57 $1.40 $1.12 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Dividends per common share
Dividends per common share
 $0.55 $0.46 
Dividends per common share
 $0.28 $0.23 $0.55 $0.46 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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EXELON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
                   
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Net income $933 $733 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities 
Net income $406 $361  Depreciation, amortization and accretion, including nuclear fuel 930 846 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:  Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes) (32) (112)
 Depreciation, amortization and accretion, including nuclear fuel 458 423  Impairment of investments 1 238 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes) (32) (112) Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets  53 
 Impairment of investments 3 205  Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits 154 (100)
 Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits 217 (64) Provision for uncollectible accounts 39 43 
 Provision for uncollectible accounts 23 31  Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates 55 (33)
 Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates 24 (18) Gains on sales of investments and wholly-owned subsidiaries (155)  
 Net realized gains on nuclear decommissioning trust funds (3) (6) Net realized losses (gains) on nuclear decommissioning trust funds 1 (12)
 Other operating activities 7 (7) Other operating activities (16) 52 
 Changes in assets and liabilities:  Changes in assets and liabilities 
 Accounts receivable 22 4  Receivables 269 70 
 Inventories 71 43  Inventories 14 (16)
 Other current assets (82) (290) Other current assets (66) (219)
 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities (165) (217) Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities (134) (143)
 Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions 24 25  Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions 54 76 
 Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations (85) (77) Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations (175) (146)
 Other noncurrent assets and liabilities (37) 82  Other noncurrent assets and liabilities 35 (38)
 
 
   
 
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activitiesNet cash flows provided by operating activities 851 383 Net cash flows provided by operating activities 1,907 1,292 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Capital expenditures (439) (427)Capital expenditures (844) (1,019)
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 307 572 Proceeds from liquidated damages  86 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (378) (622)Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 1,042 1,262 
Change in restricted cash 70 74 Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (1,178) (1,368)
Net cash increase from consolidation of Sithe Energies, Inc.  19  Note receivable from unconsolidated affiliate  35 
Other investing activities 48 20 Proceeds from sales of investments and wholly-owned subsidiaries 227 6 
 
 
 Change in restricted cash (2) (29)
Net cash increase from consolidation of Sithe Energies, Inc.  19  
Other investing activities 67 11 
 
 
 
Net cash flows used in investing activitiesNet cash flows used in investing activities (373) (383)Net cash flows used in investing activities (669) (1,016)
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Issuance of long-term debt  951 Issuance of long-term debt 75 1,813 
Retirement of long-term debt (182) (963)Retirement of long-term debt (312) (1,479)
Retirement of long-term debt to financing affiliates (181)  Retirement of long-term debt to financing affiliates (345)  
Change in short-term debt (10) 219 Change in short-term debt (65) (100)
Issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  200 Issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  300 
Retirement of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (200)Retirement of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (300)
Payment on acquisition note payable to Sithe Energies, Inc.  (27)  Payment on acquisition note payable to Sithe Energies, Inc.  (27) (210)
Dividends paid on common stock (181) (145)Dividends paid on common stock (364) (285)
Proceeds from employee stock plans 106 31 Proceeds from employee stock plans 140 91 
Other financing activities 3 (59)Purchase of treasury stock (75)  
 
 
 Other financing activities 36 (85)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities (472) 34 
 
 
 
Net cash flows used in financing activitiesNet cash flows used in financing activities (937) (255)
 
 
   
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
 6 34 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
 301 21 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 493 469 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 493 469 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified as held for sale
Cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified as held for sale
 794 490 
Cash classified as held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet
Cash classified as held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet
  (26)
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $499 $503 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $794 $464 
 
 
   
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information
Supplemental cash flow information
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:Noncash investing and financing activities: 
Consolidation of Sithe Energies, Inc. pursuant to FASB Interpretation No. 46-R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” $85 $ 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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EXELON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets
Current assets
 
Current assets
 
Cash and cash equivalents $499 $493 Cash and cash equivalents $794 $493 
Restricted cash and investments 149 97 Restricted cash and investments 179 97 
Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable, net 
 Customer 1,601 1,567  Customer 1,645 1,567 
 Other 333 343  Other 403 582 
Mark-to-market derivative assets — energy 399 337 Mark-to-market derivative assets 433 337 
Inventories, at average cost Inventories, at average cost 
 Fossil fuel 120 212  Fossil fuel 165 212 
 Materials and supplies 306 310  Materials and supplies 318 310 
Notes receivable from affiliate  92 Notes receivable from affiliate  92 
Deferred income taxes 650 567 Deferred income taxes 145 162 
Assets held for sale 1,309 242 Assets held for sale 20 242 
Other 614 413 Other 449 413 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current assets 5,980 4,673  Total current assets 4,551 4,507 
 
 
   
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
 20,133 20,630 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 20,228 20,630 
Deferred debits and other assets
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Regulatory assets 5,118 5,226 Regulatory assets 5,038 5,226 
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 4,890 4,721 Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 4,890 4,721 
Investments 964 941 Investments 922 955 
Goodwill 4,714 4,719 Goodwill 4,714 4,719 
Mark-to-market derivative assets — energy 375 100 Mark-to-market derivative assets 391 133 
Other 1,385 1,024 Other 1,368 991 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred debits and other assets 17,446 16,731  Total deferred debits and other assets 17,323 16,745 
 
 
   
 
 
Total assets
Total assets
 $43,559 $42,034 
Total assets
 $42,102 $41,882 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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EXELON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current liabilities
 
Current liabilities
 
Commercial paper $316 $326 Commercial paper $261 $326 
Note payable to Sithe Energies, Inc.   90 Note payable to Sithe Energies, Inc.   90 
Long-term debt due within one year 215 1,385 Long-term debt due within one year 177 1,385 
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust and PECO Energy Transition Trust due within one year 561 470 Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust and PECO Energy Transition Trust due within one year 478 470 
Accounts payable 1,125 1,314 Accounts payable 1,221 1,238 
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities — energy 811 508 Mark-to-market derivative liabilities 805 584 
Accrued expenses 1,244 1,228 Accrued expenses 1,080 1,166 
Liabilities held for sale 1,356 61 Liabilities held for sale 14 61 
Other 288 306 Other 293 306 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current liabilities 5,916 5,688  Total current liabilities 4,329 5,626 
 
 
   
 
 
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
 8,696 7,889 
Long-term debt
 8,672 7,889 
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust and PECO Energy Transition Trust
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust and PECO Energy Transition Trust
 4,783 5,055 
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust and PECO Energy Transition Trust
 4,702 5,055 
Long-term debt to other financing trusts
Long-term debt to other financing trusts
 545 545 
Long-term debt to other financing trusts
 545 545 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred income taxes 4,701 4,450 Deferred income taxes 4,580 4,360 
Unamortized investment tax credits 284 288 Unamortized investment tax credits 281 288 
Asset retirement obligation 3,050 2,997 Asset retirement obligation 3,100 2,997 
Pension obligations 1,556 1,668 Pension obligations 1,445 1,668 
Non-pension postretirement benefits obligations 1,080 1,053 Non-pension postretirement benefits obligations 1,102 1,053 
Spent nuclear fuel obligation 869 867 Spent nuclear fuel obligation 872 867 
Regulatory liabilities 1,960 1,891 Regulatory liabilities 1,967 1,891 
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities — energy 390 141 Mark-to-market derivative liabilities 425 141 
Other 886 912 Other 919 912 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred credits and other liabilities 14,776 14,267  Total deferred credits and other liabilities 14,691 14,177 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total liabilities 34,716 33,444  Total liabilities 32,939 33,292 
 
 
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies — see Note 13
 
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and contingencies
 
Minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries
Minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries
 57  
Minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries
 50  
Preferred securities of subsidiaries
Preferred securities of subsidiaries
 87 87 
Preferred securities of subsidiaries
 87 87 
Shareholder’s equity
 
Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ equity
 
Common stock 7,463 7,292 
Common stock 7,421 7,292 Treasury stock, at cost (75)  
Retained earnings 2,544 2,320 Retained earnings 2,889 2,320 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,266) (1,109)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,251) (1,109)
 
 
   
 
 
 Total shareholders’ equity 8,699 8,503  Total shareholders’ equity 9,026 8,503 
 
 
   
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $43,559 $42,034 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $42,102 $41,882 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
                        
Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



200420032004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)



Operating revenues
Operating revenues
 
Operating revenues
 
Operating revenues $1,325 $1,411 Operating revenues $1,397 $1,345 $2,722 $2,756 
Operating revenues from affiliates 11 13 Operating revenues from affiliates 6 16 17 29 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total operating revenues 1,336 1,424  Total operating revenues 1,403 1,361 2,739 2,785 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses
 
Purchased power 3 6 Purchased power 60 5 65 11 
Purchased power from affiliate 530 572 Purchased power from affiliate 514 528 1,043 1,099 
Operating and maintenance 169 231 Operating and maintenance 178 197 348 431 
Operating and maintenance from affiliates 48 30 Operating and maintenance from affiliates 45 24 90 52 
Depreciation and amortization 102 94 Depreciation and amortization 103 96 205 190 
Taxes other than income 79 80 Taxes other than income 72 68 151 148 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total operating expenses 931 1,013  Total operating expenses 972 918 1,902 1,931 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Operating income
Operating income
 405 411 
Operating income
 431 443 837 854 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Other income and deductions
Other income and deductions
 
Other income and deductions
 
Interest expense (76) (110)Interest expense (68) (106) (144) (215)
Interest expense to affiliates (30)  Interest expense to affiliates (28)  (58)  
Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (7)Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (6)  (14)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (3)  Equity in (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (6)  (9)  
Interest income from affiliates 6 7 Interest income from affiliates 5 7 11 13 
Other, net 3 15 Other, net 2 5 6 21 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total other income and deductions (100) (95) Total other income and deductions (95) (100) (194) (195)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 305 316 
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 336 343 643 659 
Income taxes
Income taxes
 123 126 
Income taxes
 132 138 255 263 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 182 190 
Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 204 205 388 396 
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (net of income taxes of $0)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (net of income taxes of $0)
  5 
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (net of income taxes of $0)
    5 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income
Net income
 182 195 
Net income
 204 205 388 401 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (net of income taxes)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
 
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on cash-flow hedges  (3)  28 
Cash-flow hedge adjustment  31 Unrealized gain on marketable securities  1  1 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  1 Foreign currency translation adjustment  1  2 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total other comprehensive income  32  Total other comprehensive income (loss)  (1)  31 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
 $182 $227 
Total comprehensive income
 $204 $204 $388 $432 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
                  
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Net income $182 $195 Net income $388 $401 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities 
 Depreciation and amortization 102 94  Depreciation and amortization 205 190 
 Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (net of income taxes)  (5) Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (net of income taxes)  (5)
 Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits 27 63  Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits 86 60 
 Provision for uncollectible accounts 10 12  Provision for uncollectible accounts 16 20 
 Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates 3   Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates 9  
 Other operating activities 8 (3) Other operating activities 24 25 
 Changes in assets and liabilities:  Changes in assets and liabilities 
 Accounts receivable 33 (5) Receivables (38) 9 
 Inventories (1) (1) Inventories (1) 2 
 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 6 (143) Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 12 (115)
 Changes in receivables and payables to affiliates (14) (177) Receivables and payables to affiliates 15 (155)
 Other current assets 5   Other current assets 5 (2)
 Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations (46) (36) Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations (93) (72)
 Other noncurrent assets and liabilities (16) 42  Other noncurrent assets and liabilities (26) 11 
 
 
   
 
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activitiesNet cash flows provided by operating activities 299 36 Net cash flows provided by operating activities 602 369 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Capital expenditures (178) (174)Capital expenditures (369) (355)
Proceeds from Exelon intercompany money pool 179  Changes in Exelon intercompany money pool investment 207 (165)
Change in restricted cash 17 (5)Change in restricted cash 18 (18)
Other investing activities 6 10 Other investing activities 11 14 
 
 
   
 
 
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities 24 (169)
Net cash flows used in investing activitiesNet cash flows used in investing activities (133) (524)
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Issuance of long-term debt  700 Issuance of long-term debt  1,135 
Retirement of long-term debt (176) (377)Retirement of long-term debt (178) (662)
Payment of long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust (93)  Retirement of long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust (179)  
Issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  200 Issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  200 
Retirement of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (200)Retirement of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (200)
Change in short-term debt  (26)Change in short-term debt  (71)
Dividends paid on common stock (103) (120)Dividends paid on common stock (207) (211)
Contributions from parent 31 31 Contributions from parent 62 61 
Settlement of cash-flow hedges  (43)Settlement of cash-flow and fair-value hedges 26 (51)
Other financing activities  (16)Other financing activities  (28)
 
 
   
 
 
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activitiesNet cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities (341) 149 Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities (476) 173 
 
 
   
 
 
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 (18) 16 
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 (7) 18 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 34 16 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 34 16 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $16 $32 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $27 $34 
 
 
   
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information
Supplemental cash flow information
 
Supplemental cash flow information
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:Noncash investing and financing activities: Noncash investing and financing activities: 
Adoption of SFAS No. 143 — adjustment to other paid in capital and goodwill $ $210 Adoption of SFAS No. 143 — adjustment to other paid in capital and goodwill $ $210 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets
Current assets
 
Current assets
 
Cash and cash equivalents $16 $34 Cash and cash equivalents $27 $34 
Restricted cash 3 20 Restricted cash 2 20 
Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable, net 
 Customer 660 683  Customer 720 683 
 Other 48 68  Other 53 68 
Inventories, at average cost 44 43 Inventories, at average cost 44 43 
Deferred income taxes 5 6 Deferred income taxes 5 6 
Receivables from affiliates 23 23 Receivables from affiliates 22 23 
Investment in Exelon intercompany money pool 226 405 Investment in Exelon intercompany money pool 198 405 
Other 26 31 Other 26 31 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current assets 1,051 1,313  Total current assets 1,097 1,313 
 
 
   
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
 9,188 9,096 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 9,288 9,096 
Deferred debits and other assets
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Investments 37 36 Investments 37 36 
Investment in affiliates 56 59 Investment in affiliates 63 73 
Goodwill 4,714 4,719 Goodwill 4,714 4,719 
Receivables from affiliates 2,310 2,271 Receivables from affiliates 2,300 2,271 
Pension asset 62 4 Pension asset 117 4 
Other 442 453 Other 394 453 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred debits and other assets 7,621 7,542  Total deferred debits and other assets 7,625 7,556 
 
 
   
 
 
Total assets
Total assets
 $17,860 $17,951 
Total assets
 $18,010 $17,965 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current liabilities
 �� 
Current liabilities
 
Long-term debt due within one year $60 $236 Long-term debt due within one year $59 $236 
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust due within one year 312 317 Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust due within one year 307 317 
Accounts payable 194 170 Accounts payable 184 170 
Accrued expenses 511 540 Accrued expenses 526 540 
Payables to affiliates 188 207 Payables to affiliates 222 207 
Customer deposits 79 78 Customer deposits 80 78 
Other 12 9 Other 12 9 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current liabilities 1,356 1,557  Total current liabilities 1,390 1,557 
 
 
   
 
 
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
 4,171 4,167 
Long-term debt
 4,158 4,167 
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust
 1,271 1,359 
Long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust
 1,190 1,359 
Long-term debt to other affiliates
Long-term debt to other affiliates
 361 361 
Long-term debt to other affiliates
 361 361 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred income taxes 1,702 1,672 Deferred income taxes 1,775 1,686 
Unamortized investment tax credits 47 48 Unamortized investment tax credits 47 48 
Non-pension postretirement benefits obligation 202 190 Non-pension postretirement benefits obligation 210 190 
Payables to affiliates 28 28 Payables to affiliates 27 28 
Regulatory liabilities 1,960 1,891 Regulatory liabilities 1,967 1,891 
Other 310 336 Other 300 336 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred credits and other liabilities 4,249 4,165  Total deferred credits and other liabilities 4,326 4,179 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total liabilities 11,408 11,609  Total liabilities 11,425 11,623 
 
 
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies — see Note 13
 
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and contingencies
 
Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ equity
 
Shareholders’ equity
 
Common stock 1,588 1,588 Common stock 1,588 1,588 
Preference stock 7 7 Preference stock 7 7 
Other paid in capital 4,115 4,115 Other paid in capital 4,115 4,115 
Receivable from parent (219) (250)Receivable from parent (188) (250)
Retained earnings 962 883 Retained earnings 1,064 883 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) (1)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) (1)
 
 
   
 
 
 Total shareholders’ equity 6,452 6,342  Total shareholders’ equity 6,585 6,342 
 
 
   
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $17,860 $17,951 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $18,010 $17,965 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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PECO ENERGY COMPANY

PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
                        
Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



200420032004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)



Operating revenues
Operating revenues
 
Operating revenues
 
Operating revenues $1,235 $1,214 Operating revenues $1,027 $958 $2,262 $2,173 
Operating revenues from affiliates 4 3 Operating revenues from affiliates 5 3 9 5 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total operating revenues 1,239 1,217  Total operating revenues 1,032 961 2,271 2,178 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses
 
Purchased power 47 65 Purchased power 53 62 100 127 
Purchased power from affiliate 349 357 Purchased power from affiliate 349 324 699 681 
Fuel 250 191 Fuel 76 67 325 257 
Operating and maintenance 112 127 Fuel from affiliate 7  7  
Operating and maintenance from affiliates 23 12 Operating and maintenance 104 110 215 236 
Depreciation and amortization 125 120 Operating and maintenance from affiliates 28 11 51 25 
Taxes other than income 58 63 Depreciation and amortization 125 116 250 236 
 
 
 Taxes other than income 60 47 118 110 
 Total operating expenses 964 935   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total operating expenses 802 737 1,765 1,672 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
Operating income
 275 282 
Operating income
 230 224 506 506 
 
 
 
Other income and deductions
Other income and deductions
 
Other income and deductions
 
Interest expense (14) (86)Interest expense (14) (83) (28) (168)
Interest expense to affiliates (63)  Interest expense to affiliates (62)  (125)  
Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (2)Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (2)  (5)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (7)  Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates (7)  (13)  
Other, net 2 9 Other, net 3 1 5 10 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total other income and deductions (82) (79) Total other income and deductions (80) (84) (161) (163)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
Income before income taxes
 193 203 
Income before income taxes
 150 140 345 343 
Income taxes
Income taxes
 62 66 
Income taxes
 50 52 112 119 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income
Net income
 131 137 
Net income
 100 88 233 224 
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock dividends
 1 2 
Preferred stock dividends
 1 2 2 3 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income on common stock
Net income on common stock
 $130 $135 
Net income on common stock
 $99 $86 $231 $221 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (net of income taxes)
Other comprehensive income (net of income taxes)
 
Other comprehensive income (net of income taxes)
 
Net income $131 $137 Net income $100 $88 $233 $224 
Other comprehensive income (net of income taxes): Other comprehensive income (net of income taxes): 
 Cash-flow hedge adjustment 1   Change in net unrealized gain on cash-flow hedges 2  3  
 Unrealized gain on marketable securities 1   Unrealized gain on marketable securities   1  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total other comprehensive income 2   Total other comprehensive income 2  4  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
 $133 $137 
Total comprehensive income
 $102 $88 $237 $224 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
                  
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Net income $131 $137 Net income $233 $224 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities 
 Depreciation and amortization 125 120  Depreciation and amortization 250 236 
 Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits (31) (20) Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits (95) (28)
 Provision for uncollectible accounts 10 17  Provision for uncollectible accounts 19 21 
 Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates 7   Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates 13  
 Other operating activities (4) 3  Other operating activities (4) 5 
 Changes in assets and liabilities:  Changes in assets and liabilities 
 Accounts receivable (7) (37) Receivables 21 48 
 Changes in receivables and payables to affiliates (6) (24) Receivables and payables to affiliates 21 27 
 Inventories 70 45  Inventories 24 (1)
 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 42 14  Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 56 11 
 Prepaid taxes (141) (131) Prepaid taxes (96) (91)
 Deferred energy costs 30 (28) Deferred energy costs 56 (24)
 Other current assets (3)   Other current assets (2) (4)
 Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations 8 8  Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations 15 16 
 Other noncurrent assets and liabilities (13) (8) Other noncurrent assets and liabilities (2) (15)
 
 
   
 
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activitiesNet cash flows provided by operating activities 218 96 Net cash flows provided by operating activities 509 425 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Capital expenditures (48) (65)Capital expenditures (105) (132)
Change in restricted cash  136 Changes in Exelon intercompany money pool investment (35)  
Other investing activities  6 Change in restricted cash  28 
 
 
 Other investing activities 3 6 
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities (48) 77 
 
 
 
Net cash flows used in investing activitiesNet cash flows used in investing activities (137) (98)
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Issuance of long-term debt  250 Issuance of long-term debt 75 450 
Retirement of long-term debt  (364)Retirement of long-term debt (75) (592)
Retirement of long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust (88)  Retirement of long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust (166)  
Change in short-term debt 35 43 Change in short-term debt (46) (30)
Dividends paid on preferred and common stock (91) (91)Issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  100 
Contribution from parent 35 30 Retirement of mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (50)
Other financing activities 2  Retirement of preferred stock  (50)
 
 
 Dividends paid on preferred and common stock (182) (168)
Contribution from parent 71 17 
Other financing activities 6 (6)
 
 
 
Net cash flows used in financing activitiesNet cash flows used in financing activities (107) (132)Net cash flows used in financing activities (317) (329)
 
 
   
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
 63 41 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 55 (2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 44 63 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 44 63 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $107 $104 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $99 $61 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets
Current assets
 
Current assets
 
Cash and cash equivalents $99 $44 
Cash and cash equivalents $107 $44 Accounts receivable, net 
Accounts receivable, net  Customer 318 363 
 Customer 352 363  Other 32 27 
 Other 35 27 Inventories, at average cost 
Inventories, at average cost  Gas 76 99 
 Gas 29 99  Materials and supplies 6 7 
 Materials and supplies 7 7 Investment in Exelon intercompany money pool 35  
Deferred income taxes 64 64 Deferred income taxes 81 64 
Deferred energy costs 51 81 Deferred energy costs 25 81 
Prepaid taxes 142 1 Prepaid taxes 97 1 
Other 13 10 Other 12 10 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current assets 800 696  Total current assets 781 696 
 
 
   
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
 4,266 4,256 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 4,286 4,256 
Deferred debits and other assets
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Regulatory assets 5,118 5,226 Regulatory assets 5,038 5,226 
Investments 20 20 Investments 20 20 
Investment in affiliates 119 123 Investment in affiliates 114 123 
Receivables from affiliates 41 13 Receivables from affiliates 35 13 
Pension asset 72 68 Pension asset 76 68 
Other 11 8 Other 10 8 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred debits and other assets 5,381 5,458  Total deferred debits and other assets 5,293 5,458 
 
 
   
 
 
Total assets
Total assets
 $10,447 $10,410 
Total assets
 $10,360 $10,410 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current liabilities
 
Current liabilities
 
Commercial paper $81 $46 Commercial paper $ $46 
Payables to affiliates 144 150 Payables to affiliates 170 150 
Long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust due within one year 249 153 Long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust due within one year 171 153 
Accounts payable 77 92 Accounts payable 74 92 
Accrued expenses 290 237 Accrued expenses 310 237 
Other 39 35 Other 36 35 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current liabilities 880 713  Total current liabilities 761 713 
 
 
   
 
 
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
 1,360 1,359 
Long-term debt
 1,360 1,359 
Long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust
Long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust
 3,512 3,696 
Long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust
 3,512 3,696 
Long-term debt to other affiliates
Long-term debt to other affiliates
 184 184 
Long-term debt to other affiliates
 184 184 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred income taxes 2,961 2,986 Deferred income taxes 2,925 2,986 
Unamortized investment tax credits 21 22 Unamortized investment tax credits 20 22 
Non-pension postretirement benefits obligation 299 287 Non-pension postretirement benefits obligation 310 287 
Other 137 147 Other 146 147 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred credits and other liabilities 3,418 3,442  Total deferred credits and other liabilities 3,401 3,442 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total liabilities 9,354 9,394  Total liabilities 9,218 9,394 
 
 
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies — see Note 13
 
Shareholder’s equity
 
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and contingencies
 
Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ equity
 
Common stock 1,999 1,999 Common stock 2,000 1,999 
Receivable from parent (1,588) (1,623)Receivable from parent (1,553) (1,623)
Preferred stock 87 87 Preferred stock 87 87 
Retained earnings 586 546 Retained earnings 597 546 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 9 7 Accumulated other comprehensive income 11 7 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total shareholder’s equity 1,093 1,016  Total shareholders’ equity 1,142 1,016 
 
 
   
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity
 $10,447 $10,410 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $10,360 $10,410 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
                        
Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



200420032004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)



Operating revenues
Operating revenues
 
Operating revenues
 
Operating revenues $1,074 $886 Operating revenues $1,077 $990 $2,150 $1,876 
Operating revenues from affiliates 879 993 Operating revenues from affiliates 871 896 1,750 1,889 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total operating revenues 1,953 1,879  Total operating revenues 1,948 1,886 3,900 3,765 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses
 
Purchased power 511 761 Purchased power 560 675 1,069 1,436 
Purchased power from affiliates 8 80 Purchased power from affiliates 3 125 12 206 
Fuel 586 364 Fuel 462 348 1,048 706 
Operating and maintenance 587 445 Operating and maintenance 554 411 1,139 861 
Operating and maintenance from affiliates 65 42 Operating and maintenance from affiliates 69 40 134 82 
Depreciation and amortization 55 45 Depreciation and amortization 69 46 124 91 
Taxes other than income 47 48 Taxes other than income 48 40 95 88 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total operating expenses 1,859 1,785  Total operating expenses 1,765 1,685 3,621 3,470 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Operating income
Operating income
 94 94 
Operating income
 183 201 279 295 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Other income and deductions
Other income and deductions
 
Other income and deductions
 
Interest expense (25) (15)Interest expense (50) (16) (75) (30)
Interest expense to affiliates (1) (4)Interest expense to affiliates (1) (4) (2) (8)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (2) 19 Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates  18 (2) 37 
Other, net 47 (167)Other, net 134 34 183 (132)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Total other income and deductions 19 (167) Total other income and deductions 83 32 104 (133)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 113 (73)
Income tax expense (benefit)
 46 (21)
Income before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
Income before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 266 233 383 162 
Income taxes
Income taxes
 100 91 146 71 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 67 (52)
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes of $22 and $70 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively)
 32 108 
Income before minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
Income before minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 166 142 237 91 
Minority interest
Minority interest
 12  11 (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 178 142 248 89 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes of $22 and $70 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively)
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes of $22 and $70 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively)
   32 108 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income
Net income
 99 56 
Net income
 178 142 280 197 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
 
 Cash-flow hedge adjustment (195) (180) Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on cash-flow hedges 48 64 (147) (116)
 Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities 39 (5) Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities (31) 2 8 (3)
 SFAS No. 143 transition adjustment  168  Foreign currency translation adjustment (4)  (4)  
 Interest in other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 2 (9) SFAS No. 143 transition adjustment    168 
 
 
  Interest in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates  17 2 8 
 Total other comprehensive loss (154) (26)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total other comprehensive income (loss) 13 83 (141) 57 
Total comprehensive income (loss)
 $(55) $30 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
 $191 $225 $139 $254 
 
 
 
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
                    
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Net income $280 $197 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities 
 Depreciation, amortization and accretion, including nuclear fuel 438 388 
Net income $99 $56  Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes) (32) (108)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:  Gain on sale of investment (90)  
 Depreciation, amortization and accretion, including nuclear fuel 211 195  Impairment of investment  200 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (net of income taxes) (32) (108) Impairment of long-lived assets  5 
 Impairment of investments  200  Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits 148 (107)
 Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits 206 (106) Provision for uncollectible accounts 2 1 
 Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates 2 (19) Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates 2 (37)
 Net realized gains on nuclear decommissioning trust funds (3) (6) Net realized losses (gains) on nuclear decommissioning trust funds 1 (12)
 Other operating activities (8) 5  Other operating activities 15 1 
 Changes in assets and liabilities:  Changes in assets and liabilities 
 Accounts receivable (195) 4  Receivables (108) (112)
 Changes in receivables and payables to affiliates, net 46 244  Receivables and payables to affiliates, net (35) 238 
 Inventories  (10) Inventories (10) (19)
 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities (144) (59) Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 24 10 
 Other current assets 21 (119) Other current assets (15) (104)
 Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions 28 25  Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions 39 76 
 Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations (26) (32) Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits obligations (59) (59)
 Other noncurrent assets and liabilities (3) 8  Other noncurrent assets and liabilities 16 (19)
 
 
   
 
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activitiesNet cash flows provided by operating activities 202 278 Net cash flows provided by operating activities 616 539 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
Capital expenditures (213) (175)Capital expenditures (366) (510)
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 307 572 Proceeds from liquidated damages  86 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (378) (622)Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 1,042 1,262 
Net cash increase from consolidation of Sithe Energies, Inc. and Exelon Energy Company 24  Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (1,178) (1,368)
Change in restricted cash 53 (56)Note receivable from affiliate  35 
Other investing activities 55 9 Net cash increase from consolidation of Sithe Energies, Inc. and Exelon Energy Company 24  
 
 
 Change in restricted cash (18) (38)
Other investing activities 58 (1)
 
 
 
Net cash flows used in investing activitiesNet cash flows used in investing activities (152) (272)Net cash flows used in investing activities (438) (534)
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
Change in short-term debt 165  Issuance of long-term debt  211 
Payment on acquisition note payable to Sithe Energies, Inc.  (27)  Retirement of long-term debt (4) (3)
Repayment of affiliate money pool funds (190) (6)Change in short-term debt 211  
Distribution to member (54)  Payment on acquisition note payable to Sithe Energies, Inc.  (27) (210)
Other financing activities (2) (1)Changes in Exelon intercompany money pool borrowings (218) 165 
 
 
 Change in note payable, affiliate  (107)
Net cash flows used in financing activities (108) (7)
 
 
 Distribution to member (109) (45)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 (58) (1)
Other financing activities 6  
 
 
 
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activitiesNet cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities (141) 11 
 
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
 37 16 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 158 58 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 158 58 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $100 $57 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $195 $74 
 
 
   
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information
Supplemental cash flow information
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:Noncash investing and financing activities: 
Consolidation of Sithe Energies, Inc. pursuant to FASB Interpretation No. 46-R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” $85 $ 
Contribution of Exelon Energy Company from Exelon Corporation (9)  
Distribution to member  17 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets
Current assets
 
Current assets
 
Cash and cash equivalents $100 $158 Cash and cash equivalents $195 $158 
Restricted cash 144 75 Restricted cash 173 75 
Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable, net 
 Customer 535 389  Customer 575 389 
 Other 290 112  Other 444 402 
Mark-to-market derivative assets — energy 399 322 Mark-to-market derivative assets 433 322 
Receivables from affiliates 285 421 Receivables from affiliates 335 421 
Inventories, at average cost Inventories, at average cost 
 Fossil fuel 91 98  Fossil fuel 90 98 
 Materials and supplies 256 259  Materials and supplies 267 259 
Notes receivable 25 5 Notes receivable 6 5 
Deferred income taxes 559 445 Deferred income taxes 43 40 
Assets held for sale 1,154 36 Assets held for sale 9 36 
Other 209 233 Other 222 233 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current assets 4,047 2,553  Total current assets 2,792 2,438 
 
 
   
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
 6,514 7,106 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 6,493 7,106 
Deferred debits and other assets
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Deferred debits and other assets
 
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 4,890 4,721 Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 4,890 4,721 
Investments 97 65 Investments 98 65 
Receivable from affiliate 22 22 Receivable from affiliate 22 22 
Pension asset 125 79 Pension asset 173 79 
Mark-to-market derivative asset — energy 375 100 Mark-to-market derivative asset 390 100 
Other 493 118 Other 544 118 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred debits and other assets 6,002 5,105  Total deferred debits and other assets 6,117 5,105 
 
 
   
 
 
Total assets
Total assets
 $16,563 $14,764 
Total assets
 $15,402 $14,649 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                    
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003
(In millions)(In millions)

(In millions)

Liabilities and member’s equity
Liabilities and member’s equity
 
Liabilities and member’s equity
 
Current liabilities
Current liabilities
 
Current liabilities
 
Long-term debt due within one year $61 $1,068 Long-term debt due within one year $61 $1,068 
Commercial paper 165  Commercial paper 211  
Accounts payable 784 924 Accounts payable 906 848 
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities — energy 811 505 Mark-to-market derivative liabilities 805 581 
Payables to affiliates 62 1 Payables to affiliates 32 1 
Notes payable to affiliates 226 506 Notes payable to affiliates 198 506 
Accrued expenses 429 434 Accrued expenses 401 423 
Liabilities held for sale 1,316  Liabilities held for sale 3  
Other 95 126 Other 99 126 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current liabilities 3,949 3,564  Total current liabilities 2,716 3,553 
 
 
   
 
 
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
 2,467 1,649 
Long-term debt
 2,469 1,649 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred credits and other liabilities
 
Deferred income taxes 543 299 Deferred income taxes 378 195 
Unamortized investment tax credits 216 218 Unamortized investment tax credits 214 218 
Asset retirement obligation 3,048 2,996 Asset retirement obligation 3,099 2,996 
Pension obligation 21 21 Pension obligation 20 21 
Non-pension postretirement benefits obligation 576 555 Non-pension postretirement benefits obligation 592 555 
Spent nuclear fuel obligation 869 867 Spent nuclear fuel obligation 872 867 
Payable to affiliates 1,267 1,195 Payable to affiliates 1,247 1,195 
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities — energy 390 133 Mark-to-market derivative liabilities 425 133 
Other 316 308 Other 331 308 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total deferred credits and other liabilities 7,246 6,592  Total deferred credits and other liabilities 7,178 6,488 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total liabilities 13,662 11,805  Total liabilities 12,363 11,690 
 
 
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies — see Note 13
 
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and contingencies
 
Minority interest of consolidated subsidiary
Minority interest of consolidated subsidiary
 59 3 
Minority interest of consolidated subsidiary
 52 3 
Member’s equity
Member’s equity
 
Member’s equity
 
Membership interest 2,489 2,490 Membership interest 2,495 2,490 
Undistributed earnings 647 602 Undistributed earnings 773 602 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (294) (136)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (281) (136)
 
 
   
 
 
 Total member’s equity 2,842 2,956  Total member’s equity 2,987 2,956 
 
 
   
 
 
Total liabilities and member’s equity
Total liabilities and member’s equity
 $16,563 $14,764 
Total liabilities and member’s equity
 $15,402 $14,649 
 
 
   
 
 

See Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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EXELON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONDENSED COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, unless otherwise noted)

1.     Basis of Presentation (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     Exelon Corporation (Exelon) is a utility services holding company engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the energy delivery, wholesale generation and the enterprises businesses discussed below (see Note 1517 — Segment Information). The energy delivery business segment consists of the purchase and sale of electricity and distribution and transmission services by Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) in northern Illinois and by PECO Energy Company (PECO) in southeastern Pennsylvania and the purchase and sale of natural gas and related distribution services by PECO in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia. The generation business segment consists of the electric generating facilities and energy marketing operations of Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Generation) and Generation’s equity interest in EXRES SHC, Inc., the holding company of Sithe Energies, Inc. and its subsidiaries, and hereafter referred to herein as Sithe. The enterprises business segment consists of the energy and infrastructure services of Exelon Enterprises Company, LLC (Enterprises), a communications joint venture and other investments weighted towards the communications, energy services and retail services industries. Effective January 1, 2004, Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, became part of Generation. As of June 30, 2004, the enterprises business segment consists of the energy, infrastructure and electrical contracting services of Exelon Enterprises Company, LLC (Enterprises) and other investments related to the communications, energy services and retail services industries. See Note 3 — Acquisitions and Dispositions for further information regarding the disposition of businesses within the Enterprises segment.

     In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN No. 46-R), theThe consolidated financial statements of each of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation each include the accounts of entities in which it has a controlling financial interest, other than certain financing trusts of ComEd and PECO described below, after the elimination of intercompany transactions. A controlling financial interest is evidenced by either a voting interest greater than 50% or a risk and rewards model that identifies the registrant as the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity. Investments and joint ventures in which Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation do not have a controlling financial interest and certain financing trusts of ComEd and PECO are accounted for under the equity or cost methods of accounting.

     In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN No. 46-R), Sithe, a 50% owned subsidiary of Generation, iswas consolidated in the financial statements of Exelon and Generation as of March 31, 2004 due to the adoption of FIN No. 46-R.2004. Certain trusts and limited partnerships that are financing subsidiaries of ComEd and PECO have issued debt or mandatorily redeemable preferred securities. Due to the adoption of FIN No. 46-R, these trusts and limited partnerships are no longer consolidated within the financial statements of Exelon, and ComEd or PECO as of December 31, 2003, or as of July 1, 2003 for PECO Energy Capital Trust IV (PECO Trust IV). See Note 2 — New Accounting Principles for further discussion onof the adoption of FIN 46-R and the resulting consolidation of Sithe and the deconsolidation of these financing entities.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of March 31,June 30, 2004 and for the three and six months then ended are unaudited but, in the opinionsopinion of the managementsmanagement of each of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation, include all adjustments that are considered necessary for a fair presentation of theirits respective financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature, except as otherwise disclosed. The share and per-share amounts included in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements and combined notes to consolidated financial statements have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split of Exelon’s common stock. See Note 14 — Earnings Per Share and Shareholders’ Equity for additional information regarding the stock split. The December 31, 2003 Consolidated Balance Sheets were derived from audited financial statements. These combined notes to consolidated financial statements but do not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

These reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders’ or member’s equity. These notes should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation included in or incorporated by reference in ITEM 8 of their Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONDENSED COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
2.New Accounting Principles (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)
 
New Accounting Principles with a Cumulative Effect upon Adoption
 
FIN No. 46 and FIN No. 46-R

     The FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN No. 46) in January 2003 and subsequently issued its revision in FIN No. 46-R in December 2003, which addressed the requirements for consolidating certain variable interest entities. FIN No. 46 was effective for Exelon’s variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003 and FIN No. 46-R was effective December 31, 2003 for Exelon’s other variable interest entities that were considered to be special-purpose entities. FIN No. 46-R applied to all other variable interest entities as of March 31, 2004.

     Exelon and Generation consolidated Sithe as of March 31, 2004 pursuant to the provisions of FIN No. 46-R and recorded income of $32 million (net of income taxes) as a result of the elimination of a guarantee of Sithe’s commitments previously recorded by Generation. This income was reported as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in the first quarter of 2004. Generation is a 50% owner of Sithe, and Exelon and Generation had accounted for Sithe as an unconsolidated equity method investment prior to March 31, 2004. Sithe owns and operates power-generating facilities. See Note 4 — Sithe for a further discussion ofadditional information on the consolidation of Sithe as of March 31, 2004.Sithe.

     PECO Energy Capital Trust IV, (PECO Trust IV), a financing subsidiary of PECO created in May 2003, was deconsolidated from the financial statements of Exelon and PECO pursuant to the provisions of FIN No. 46 as of July 1, 2003. AsPursuant to the provisions of FIN No. 46-R, as of December 31, 2003, the financing trusts of ComEd, namely ComEd Financing II, ComEd Financing III, ComEd Funding LLC and ComEd Transitional Funding Trust, were deconsolidated from the financial statements of Exelon and ComEd, and the other financing trusts of PECO, namely PECO Energy Capital Trust III (PECO Trust III) and PECO Energy Transition Trust (PETT), were deconsolidated from the financial statements of Exelon and of ComEd and PECO, respectively, pursuant to the provisions of FIN No. 46-R.PECO. Amounts owed to these financing trusts were recorded as debt to financing trusts or affiliates within the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 as follows:

                
March 31, 2004December 31, 2003June 30, 2004December 31, 2003




Exelon $5,889 $6,070  $5,725 $6,070 
ComEd 1,944 2,037  1,858 2,037 
PECO 3,945 4,033  3,867 4,033 

     This change in presentation had no impacteffect on the net income of Exelon, ComEd or PECO. In accordance with FIN No. 46-R, prior periods were not reclassified.

 
SFAS No. 143

     FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” (SFAS No. 143), provides accounting requirements for retirement obligations (whether statutory, contractual or as a result of principles of promissory estoppel) associated with tangible long-lived assets. Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation were required to adopt SFAS No. 143 as of January 1, 2003. A significant retirement obligation is Generation’s obligation to decommission its nuclear plants at the end of their license lives. See Note 11 — Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information.

     After considering interpretations of the transitional guidance included in SFAS No. 143, Exelon recorded income of $112 million (net of income taxes) as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONDENSED COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

A significant retirement obligation is Generation’s obligation to decommission its nuclear plants at the end of their license lives. See Note 13 — Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information.

Exelon recorded income of $112 million (net of income taxes) as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in connection with its adoption of this standardSFAS No. 143 in the first quarter of 2003. The components of the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of income taxes, were as follows:

     
Generation (net of income taxes of $52) $80 
Generation’s investments in AmerGen Energy Company, LLC and Sithe (net of income taxes of $18)  28 
ComEd (net of income taxes of $0)  5 
Enterprises (net of income taxes of $(1))  (1)
   
 
Total $112 
   
 

     The cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle in adopting SFAS No. 143 had no impacteffect on PECO’s income statement.

 
Other New Accounting Principles
 
EITF 03-11

     In July 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) of the FASB reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 03-11, “Reporting Realized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments That Are Subject to FASB Statement No. 133, ‘Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,’ and Not ‘Held for Trading Purposes’ as Defined in EITF Issue No. 02-3, ‘Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities’ ” (EITF 03-11), which was ratified by the FASB in August 2003. The EITF concluded that determining whether realized gains and losses on physically settled derivative contracts not “held for trading purposes” should be reported in the income statement on a gross or net basis is a matter of judgment that depends on the relevant facts and circumstances. Exelon and Generation adopted EITF 03-11 as of January 1, 2004 and presented $213$239 million of revenue, $206$238 million of purchased power and $7$1 million of fuel expense net within revenues during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and $452 million of revenue, $444 million of purchased power and $8 million of fuel expense net within revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2004. Prior periods were not reclassified. The adoption of EITF 03-11 had no effect on the net income of Exelon or Generation. Had EITF 03-11 been retroactively applied to 2003, operating revenues, purchased power expense and fuel expense would have been $252 million, $232 million, and $20 million lower for the three months ended March 31, 2003, respectively. The adoption of EITF 03-11 had no impact on net income of Exelon or Generation.affected as follows:

 
FSP FAS 106-1Exelon

     Through its postretirement benefit plans, Exelon provides retirees with prescription drug coverage. On December 8, 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Prescription Drug Act) was enacted. The Prescription Drug Act introduced a prescription drug benefit under Medicare as well as a Federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to the Medicare prescription drug benefit. In response to the enactment of the Prescription Drug Act, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 106-1 (FSP FAS 106-1) in January 2004, which permits a plan sponsor of a postretirement health care plan that provides a prescription drug benefit to make a one-time election to defer the accounting for the effects of the Prescription Drug Act. Exelon has made the one-time election allowed by FSP FAS 106-1. Thus, any measures of non-pension postretirement benefit obligations or net periodic postretirement benefit costs in the financial statements and included in Note 9 — Retirement Benefits do not reflect the effects of the Prescription Drug Act on Exelon’s postretirement plans. Exelon is evaluating what impact the Prescription Drug Act will have on its postretirement benefit plans and whether it will be eligible for a Federal subsidy beginning in 2006. Specific

             
EITF 03-11
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedImpactPro Forma




Operating revenue $3,721  $(234) $3,487 
Purchased power  856   (216)  640 
Fuel expense  531   (18)  513 

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EITF 03-11
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedImpactPro Forma




Operating revenue $7,795  $(485) $7,310 
Purchased power  1,763   (448)  1,315 
Fuel expense  1,356   (37)  1,319 
Generation
             
EITF 03-11
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedImpactPro Forma




Operating revenue $1,886  $(234) $1,652 
Purchased power  800   (216)  584 
Fuel expense  348   (18)  330 
             
EITF 03-11
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedImpactPro Forma




Operating revenue $3,765  $(485) $3,280 
Purchased power  1,642   (448)  1,194 
Fuel expense  706   (37)  669 
FSP FAS 106-2

     Through its postretirement benefit plans, Exelon provides retirees with prescription drug coverage. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Prescription Drug Act) was enacted on December 8, 2003. The Prescription Drug Act introduced a prescription drug benefit under Medicare as well as a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Actuarial equivalence has not yet been formally defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and thus is a matter of judgment by the plan sponsor and its actuaries. Management believes the prescription drug benefit provided under Exelon’s postretirement benefit plans is at least actuarially equivalent to the Medicare prescription drug benefit. In response to the enactment of the Prescription Drug Act, in May 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 106-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” (FSP FAS 106-2), which provides transition guidance for accounting for the effects of the Prescription Drug Act and supersedes FSP FAS 106-1, which had been issued in January 2004. FSP FAS 106-1 permitted a plan sponsor of a postretirement health care plan that provides a prescription drug benefit to make a one-time election to defer the accounting for the effects of the Prescription Drug Act. Exelon made the one-time election allowed by FSP FAS 106-1 during the first quarter of 2004.

     During the second quarter of 2004, Exelon early adopted the provisions of FSP FAS 106-2, resulting in a remeasurement of its postretirement benefit plans’ assets and accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) as of December 31, 2003. Upon adoption, the effect of the subsidy on benefits attributable to past service was accounted for as an actuarial experience gain, resulting in a decrease of the APBO of approximately $177 million. The annualized reduction in the net periodic postretirement benefit cost is estimated to be approximately $32 million compared to the annual cost calculated without considering the effects of the Prescription Drug Act. The effect of the subsidy on the components of net periodic

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authoritative guidance on the accountingpostretirement benefit cost for the Federal subsidy is pending,three and that guidance,six months ended June 30, 2004 included in the consolidated financial statements and Note 11 — Retirement Benefits was as follows:

         
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2004June 30, 2004


Amortization of the actuarial experience gain $4  $8 
Reduction in current period service cost  1   2 
Reduction in interest cost on the APBO  3   6 

The following table presents Exelon’s net income and earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2004 as if FSP FAS 106-2 was adopted as of January 1, 2004. Previously reported historical financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2004 has been adjusted in the table below and will be adjusted when issued, could require Exelonpresented for comparative purposes in future periods to change previously reported information.reflect a reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2.

      
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2004

Net income — as reported $406 
Reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit expense(a)  6 
   
 
Adjusted net income $412 
   
 
Earnings per share:    
 Basic — as reported $0.62 
 Basic — as adjusted $0.63 
 Diluted — as reported $0.61 
 Diluted — as adjusted $0.62 


(a) A portion of the net periodic postretirement benefit cost is capitalized within Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table presents net income of ComEd and Generation and net income on common stock of PECO for the three months ended March 31, 2004 as if FSP FAS 106-2 was adopted as of January 1, 2004. Historical financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2004 has been adjusted in the table below and will be adjusted when presented for comparative purposes in future periods to reflect a reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2.

             
Three Months Ended March 31, 2004ComEdPECOGeneration




Net income — as reported $182  $130(a) $99 
Reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit expense(b)  2   1   3 
   
   
   
 
Adjusted net income $184  $131  $102 
   
   
   
 


(a) Represents PECO’s net income on common stock.

(b) A portion of the net periodic postretirement benefit cost is capitalized within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 
EITF 03-01

     In March 2004, the EITF reached a consensus on and the FASB ratified EITF Issue No. 03-01, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments” (EITF 03-01). EITF 03-01 provides guidance for evaluating whether an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired and

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will be applied in other-than-temporary impairment evaluations made by Exelon beginning in the third quarter of 2004. Exelon adopted the disclosure requirements of EITF 03-01 for investments accounted for under SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”Securities,” within its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003. For all other investments within the scope of EITF 03-01 and for cost method investments, the disclosures will be effective for Exelon for the year ended December 31, 2004. Comparative information for periods prior to initial application is not required. Exelon, isComEd, PECO and Generation are still evaluating the potential impactsimpact of the adoption of EITF 03-01.

 
EITF 03-16

     In March 2004, the EITF reached a consensus on and the FASB ratified EITF Issue No. 03-16, “Accounting for Investments in Limited Liability Companies” (EITF 03-16). The EITF concluded that if investors in a limited liability company have specific ownership accounts, they should follow the guidance prescribed in Statement of Position 78-9, “Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures,” and EITF Topic No. D-46, “Accounting for Limited Partnership Investments.” Otherwise, investors should follow the significant influence model prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.” EITF 03-16 will be effective for Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation during the third quarter of 2004. Exelon, isComEd, PECO and Generation are still evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of EITF 03-16.

 
3.Acquisitions and Dispositions (Exelon and Generation)
 
Sale of Ownership Interest in Boston Generating, LLC (Exelon and Generation)

     On May 25, 2004, Exelon and Generation are incompleted the processsale, transfer and assignment of an orderly transition out of the ownership of their indirect wholly owned subsidiary Boston Generating, LLC (Boston Generating), which was formerly owned by Sithe, and Boston Generating’s Mystic 4-7, Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities. The decision to transition out of the projects was made as a result of an evaluation of the projects and discussions with the lenders under Boston Generating’s $1.25 billion credit facility, which was entered into primarily to finance the development and construction of the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities. The Boston Generating Facility is non-recourse to Exelon and Generation, and an event of default under the Boston Generating Facility does not constitute an event of default under any other of Exelon’s debt instruments or the debt instruments of Exelon’s subsidiaries.

     On February 23, 2004, Generation and the lenders entered into a settlement that (subject to closing conditions being met) will result in a sale to a special purpose entity owned by the lenders of the equity interest in Boston Generating, which owns the companies that own the Mystic 4-7, Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities, andto a transfer of responsibility for plant operations and power marketing activities.special purpose entity owned by the lenders under Boston Generating’s $1.25 billion credit facility (Boston Generating Credit Facility).

     The sale was pursuant to a settlement agreement reached with Boston Generating’s lenders on February 23, 2004. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the sale of Boston Generating will be substantively a non-cash transaction, with the Boston Generating credit facility continuing as a liability of Boston Generating at the time it is sold, without recourse to Exelon or Generation. Generation affiliates will continue to operate and market power from the plants pending completion of the second stage, when Generation affiliates will transfer plant operations and power marketing

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activities to an entity or entities designated by the lenders. The agreement for the sale and transfer remains in full force and effect regardless of the future financial performance or condition of Boston Generating. Upon reaching this agreement, Exelon and Generation have classified the assets and liabilities of Boston Generating as held for sale. See Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale below for information regarding the classification of the assets and liabilities of Boston Generating as held for sale as of March 31,May 2004.

     Certain aspects of the sale of the ownership interest in Boston Generating and the transfer of responsibility Responsibility for plant operations and power marketing activities requirewill be transferred to the lenders’ special purpose entity in a separate transaction. Certain aspects of the transfer of operations and marketing are also subject to approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The parties have filed an application with the FERC for an order authorizing the sale of ownership of Boston Generating. The parties anticipate the sale of ownership will be completed during the second quarter of 2004. Subsequent to the sale of ownership of Boston Generating,FERC. On June 24, 2004, the parties will filefiled an application with the FERC for an order authorizing the transfer of responsibility for plant operations and power marketing, activities. Althoughand the parties anticipate theexpect to complete that transfer of responsibility for plant operations and power marketing will be completed during the third quarter of 2004,2004. Pending completion of the transfer of operations and marketing activities, Generation hasaffiliates will continue to operate and market power from the plants on behalf of the owners. Due to ongoing power marketing agreements to market a portionbetween Generation and Boston Generating, the results of Boston Generating’s power through 2005.Generating have not been classified as a discontinued operation within the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income of Exelon and Generation. Exelon and Generation are hedged to eliminate the financial effects of these power-marketing-agreements from their results of operations.

     In connection with the settlement reached on February 23, 2004, Exelon, Generation, the lenders and Raytheon Company (Raytheon), the guarantor of the obligations of the turnkey contractor under the projects’ engineering, procurement and construction agreements, entered into a global settlement of all disputes relating to the construction of the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities. See Note 1315 — Commitments and Contingencies for information regarding the settlement of litigation associated with the projects.

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In connection with the decision to transition out of the ownership of Boston Generating and the generating units, Generation recorded during the third quarter of 2003 an impairment charge of its long-lived assets pursuant to SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (SFAS No. 144), of $945 million ($573 million net of income taxes) in operating expenses within its Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. As a result of Boston Generating’s liabilities being greater than its assets at the time of the sale, transfer and assignment of ownership, Exelon and Generation recorded a gain of $85 million ($52 million net of income taxes) in other income and deductions within the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in the second quarter of 2004. In connection with the sale, Exelon and Generation recorded a liability associated with a guarantee by their subsidiary Exelon New England Holdings, LLC (Exelon New England) of fuel purchase obligations of Boston Generating. See Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies for further information regarding the guarantee.

Boston Generating was reported in the Generation segment of Exelon’s consolidated financial statements prior to its sale. At the date of the sale, Boston Generating had approximately $1.2 billion in assets, primarily consisting of property, plant and equipment, and approximately $1.3 billion of liabilities of which approximately $1.0 billion was debt outstanding under the Boston Generating Credit Facility. As of the date of transfer, these amounts were eliminated from the Consolidated Balance Sheets of both Exelon and Generation. Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 include the following financial results related to Boston Generating:

                 
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




Operating revenues $89  $130  $248  $183 
Operating income (loss)  (15)  (10)  (47)  8 
Net income (loss)(a)  42   (8)  24   3 


(a) Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 included an after-tax gain of $52 million related to the sale of Boston Generating in the second quarter of 2004.

See Note 5 — Selected Pro Forma and Consolidating Financial Information for the effect of the sale of Boston Generating as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2003 and was included in Exelon and Generation’s results from that date.

Disposition of Enterprises Entities (Exelon)

Exelon Thermal Holdings Inc. On June 30, 2004, Enterprises sold its Chicago business of Exelon Thermal Holdings, Inc. (Thermal) for net cash proceeds of $134 million. A pre-tax gain of $45 million was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Enterprises repaid $37 million of debt outstanding of the Chicago thermal operations prior to closing, resulting in prepayment penalties of $9 million, which were recorded in interest expense.

Exelon Services, Inc. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, Enterprises disposed of certain businesses of Exelon Services, Inc. (Services), including Exelon Solutions and certain businesses of the Mechanical and Integrated Technology Group. Total expected proceeds and the net gain on sale (before income taxes) recorded during the thirdsix months ended June 30, 2004 related to the disposition of these Services businesses were $34 million and $9 million, respectively. The gain was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. As of June 30, 2004,

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Services had assets and liabilities of $58 million and $90 million, respectively, which primarily represented the corporate operations and the remaining businesses of the Mechanical and Integrated Technology Group. See Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale below for information regarding the classification of the assets and liabilities of the remaining business of Services as held for sale as of June 30, 2004.

PECO TelCove. On June 30, 2004, Enterprises sold its investment in PECO TelCove, a communications joint venture, along with certain telecommunications assets, for proceeds of $49 million. A pre-tax gain of $9 million was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. An impairment charge of $5 million (before income taxes) related to the telecommunications assets had been recorded in the fourth quarter of 2003. Generation does not expect

InfraSource, Inc. On September 24, 2003, Enterprises sold the electric construction and services, underground and telecom businesses of InfraSource, Inc. (InfraSource). See the Notes to incur any additional losses as a resultConsolidated Financial Statements in Exelon’s 2003 Form 10-K for further information regarding this sale. Enterprises’ results of operations for the consummation ofthree and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same periods in 2003 were significantly affected by the sale contemplated byof InfraSource.

The results of Exelon Thermal and Services have been included in income from continuing operations within Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (as opposed to discontinued operations) as the settlement agreement.impact of these entities on Exelon’s consolidated financial statements was not significant.

 
Exelon Energy Company (Generation)

     Effective January 1, 2004, Exelon contributed its interest in Exelon Energy Company to Generation. The transaction had no impacteffect on the assets and liabilities of Exelon Energy Company, which were previously reported as a part of the Enterprises segment. Beginning in 2004, Exelon Energy Company’s assets and liabilities and results of operations are included in Generation’s financial statements. Generation and Enterprises’ 2003 segment information washas been adjusted to reflect this transfer in Note 1517 — Segment Information.

     The following summary represents the assets and liabilities of Exelon Energy Company that were transferred to Generation as of January 1, 2004:

     
Current assets (including $5 million of cash) $89 
Property, plant and equipment  2 
Deferred debits and other assets  13 
Current liabilities  (96)
Deferred credits and other liabilities  (10)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (2)
Member’s equity  4 

26See Note 5 — Selected Pro Forma and Consolidating Financial Information for the effect of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2003 and was included in Generation’s results from that date.

AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (Exelon and Generation)

     On December 22, 2003, Generation purchased British Energy plc’s (British Energy) 50% interest in AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen) for $277 million. The allocation of fair value related to the

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AmerGen Energy Company, LLC

     Onvaluation of long-lived assets will be affected by the finalization of the purchase price based on the completion of the review of the closing AmerGen balances at December 22, 2003, Generation purchased British Energy plc’s (British Energy) 50% interest in AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen) for $277 million.31, 2003.

     Prior to the purchase, Generation was a 50% owner of AmerGen and had accounted for the investment as an unconsolidated equity method investment. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2003, Generation recorded $64$20 million and $84 million, respectively, of equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates related to its investment in AmerGen and recorded $67$110 million and $177 million, respectively, of purchased power from AmerGen. The book value of Generation’s investment in AmerGen prior to the purchase was $311 million. For the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2004, AmerGen’s assets and liabilities and results of operations are included in Generation’s financial statements.

     Effective January 1, 2004, Generation changed its accounting estimates related to the depreciation of certain AmerGen generating facilities. The estimated service lives were extended by 20 yearsSee Note 5 — Selected Pro Forma and Consolidating Financial Information for the three AmerGen stations. These changes were based on engineering and economic feasibility analyses performed by Generation. The service life extension is subject to approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)effect of an extension of the existing NRC operating licenses. Generation has not applied for license extensions at these facilities, but anticipates filing an extension request for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (Oyster Creek), and is planning on filing for license extensions at Unit 1 at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station (TMI) and the Clinton Nuclear Power Station (Clinton) in a timeline consistent and integrated with the other planned extension filings of the Generation nuclear fleet.

Pro Forma Financial Information (unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen by Generation and the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation as if the transactionstransaction had occurred on January 1, 2003 and werewas included in Exelon and Generation’s results from that date.

 
Exelon
      
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2003

Total operating revenue $4,155 
Operating income  771 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  266 
Net income(a)  884 
   
 
Earnings per share:    
Pro forma earnings per average common share — basic:    
 Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.82 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  1.89 
   
 
Net income $2.71 
   
 
Pro forma earnings per average common share — diluted:    
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.82 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  1.89 
   
 
Net income $2.71 
   
 

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(a) Exelon did not recognize the full benefit of the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle related to AmerGen’s adoption of SFAS No. 143.

Generation
     
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2003

Total operating revenue $2,226 
Operating income  116 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  (45)
Net income(a)  569 


(a)Generation did not recognize the full benefit of the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principle related to AmerGen’s adoption of SFAS No. 143.

The above unaudited pro forma financial information should not be relied upon as being indicative of the historical results that would have been obtained if these acquisitions had actually occurred on that date, nor of the results that may be obtained in the future.

Assets and Liabilities Held for SaleSynthetic Fuel-Producing Facilities (Exelon)

The major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale within Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2004 consisted of the following:

                 
GenerationThermalExelon ServicesTotal




Cash $  $10  $1  $11 
Accounts receivable, net  9   13   19   41 
Other current assets  66      5   71 
Property, plant and equipment, net  1,063   86   1   1,150 
Other long-term assets  16   11   9   36 
   
   
   
   
 
Assets classified as held for sale $1,154  $120  $35  $1,309 
   
   
   
   
 
                 
GenerationThermalExelon ServicesTotal




Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $146  $4  $19  $169 
Debt  1,136   1      1,137 
Asset retirement obligation     3      3 
Other long-term liabilities  34   11   2   47 
   
   
   
   
 
Liabilities classified as held for sale $1,316  $19  $21  $1,356 
   
   
   
   
 

Generation. Generation classified the assets and liabilities of Boston Generating with net liabilities of $179 million as held for sale as of March 31, 2004. The net liabilities held for sale for Boston Generating exclude receivables from Generation that eliminate in consolidation. See Sale of Ownership Interest in Boston Generating, LLC above for further information regarding a settlement with the lenders under the Boston

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Generating Facility. Additionally, $17 million of the net assets of Sithe that were consolidated at March 31, 2004 under the provisions of FIN No. 46-R were classified as assets and liabilities held for sale.

Exelon Thermal Holdings Inc. In December 2003, Enterprises signed an agreement to sell its Chicago business of Exelon Thermal Holdings, Inc. (Thermal) for approximately $135 million, subject to working capital adjustments. The agreement to sell the Chicago thermal operations is subject to customary closing conditions and approval from the City of Chicago (Chicago) under Thermal’s Chicago franchise agreement and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2004. The debt of the Chicago thermal operations is required to be repaid by Enterprises prior to closing, which, in the absence of relief from the debt holders, will result in prepayment penalties. The total debt outstanding of the Chicago thermal operations as of March 31, 2004 was $37 million. The assets and liabilities of certain entities of Exelon Thermal were classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2004.

Exelon Services Inc. Exelon classified the assets and liabilities of certain Exelon Services, Inc. (Exelon Services) entities as held for sale as of March 31, 2004 due to ongoing efforts to dispose of these businesses. These entities are expected to be sold in 2004.

     Synthetic Fuel-Producing Facilities

     In November 2003, Exelon purchased interests in two synthetic fuel-producing facilities. The purchase price for these facilities included a combination of cash, notes payable and contingent consideration dependent upon the production level of the facilities. These facilities are not consolidated within Exelon’s financial statements because Exelon does not have a controlling financial interest in these facilities. The notes payable recorded for the purchase of the facilities was $238 million. Exelon’s right to acquire its share of tax credits generated by the facilities was recorded as an intangible asset and will be amortized as the tax credits are earned. Synthetic fuel facilities chemically change coal, including waste and marginal coal, into a fuel used at power plants. In April 2004, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued two private letter rulings that affirmed that the process used by the facilities will produce a solid synthetic fuel that qualifies for tax credits under Section 29 of the Internal Revenue Code. See Note 19 — Subsequent Events for information regarding investments in synthetic fuel-producing facilities that occurred in July 2004.

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale (Exelon and Generation)

The major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004 consisted of the following:

             
GenerationEnterprisesExelon



Accounts receivable, net $  $8  $8 
Other current assets     2   2 
Property, plant and equipment, net  9   1   10 
   
   
   
 
Assets classified as held for sale $9  $11  $20 
   
   
   
 
             
GenerationEnterprisesExelon



Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $  $11  $11 
Debt  3      3 
   
   
   
 
Liabilities classified as held for sale $3  $11  $14 
   
   
   
 

Generation. Generation classified certain assets and liabilities of Sithe as held for sale as of June 30, 2004. Sithe is consolidated within the financial statements of Generation pursuant to FIN No. 46-R. During

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the three months ended June 30, 2004, Sithe completed the sale of its gas and Australian businesses, which represented $151 million and $140 million of assets and liabilities held for sale, respectively, at March 31, 2004.

Enterprises. Enterprises classified the assets and liabilities of certain Services businesses as held for sale as of June 30, 2004 due to ongoing efforts to dispose of these businesses. These businesses are expected to be sold in 2004. See “Disposition of Enterprises Entities” above for further information.

 
4.Sithe (Exelon and Generation)

     Sithe is primarily engaged in the development, construction, ownership and operation of electric wholesale generating facilities in North America. At March 31,June 30, 2004, excluding assets held for sale, Sithe operated nine power plants representing an aggregatewith total average net capacity of 1,323 megawatts (MW). Sithe also has 49.5% interests in two 230 MW230-MW projects in Mexico, which are expected to commencecommenced commercial operations during the second quarter of 2004.

     The financial statements of all foreign subsidiaries were prepared in their respective local currencies and translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rates at the end of the periods for the Consolidated Balance Sheets and on weighted-average rates for the periods for the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income tax benefits, are reflected as a component of other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and accordingly have no effect on net income.

     On November 25, 2003, Generation, Reservoir Capital Group (Reservoir) and Sithe completed a series of transactions resulting in Generation and Reservoir each indirectly owning a 50% interest in Sithe (Generation owned 49.9% prior to November 25, 2003). Generation’s intent is to fully divest ofits interest in Sithe. See the 2003 Form 10-K for further details regarding these transactions.

     Exelon and Generation had accounted for the investment in Sithe as an unconsolidated equity method investment prior to its consolidation on March 31, 2004 pursuant to FIN No. 46-R. See Note 2 — New Accounting Principles and Accounting Changes for a discussion of Sithe in relation to FIN No. 46-R.further discussion.

     As a result of the series of transactions referred to above, the consolidation of Sithe at March 31, 2004 was accounted for as a step acquisition pursuant to purchase accounting policies. Under the provisions of FIN No. 46-R, the operating results of Sithe will bewere included in Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations beginning April 1, 2004. Sithe has entered into tolling arrangements (Tolling Agreement) with Dynegy Power Marketing and its affiliates thatwith respect to Sithe’s Independence Station. The Tolling Agreement commenced on July 1, 2001 and runruns through 2014. Additionally, Sithe has entered into an Energyenergy purchase agreement (Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA)Agreement) with Consolidated Edison Company relating to the Independence Station, which continues through 2014. As a result of the acquisition accounting described above, values were assigned to the Tolling Agreement and EPAthe Energy Purchase Agreement on March 31, 2004 of approximately $91 million and $282 million, respectively, which have been recorded as intangible assets on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets in deferred debits and other assets. These amounts were determined based on fair value techniques utilizing the contract terms and various other estimates including forward power prices, discount rates and option pricing models. The intangible assets representing the Tolling Agreement and the Energy Purchase Agreement are being amortized using a method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or used up in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (SFAS No. 142), not to exceed the

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have been recorded as intangible assets on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets in deferred debits and other assets. The Tolling Agreement and EPA will be amortized using a method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or used up in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” not to exceed the terms of the contract.related contracts. The allocation of fair value related to the valuation of long-lived assets is preliminary and willis anticipated to be finalized in the secondthird quarter of 2004.

Sithe’s intangible assets are subject to amortization and are included in other non-current assets on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $15 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The components of Sithe’s intangible assets at June 30, 2004 were as follows:

             
Accumulated
Gross CarryingAmortizationIntangible
Agreement TypeAmountJune 30, 2004Asset, net




Energy Purchase Agreement $376  $13  $363 
Tolling Agreement  71   2   69 
   
   
   
 
Total $447  $15  $432 
   
   
   
 

     Annual amortization expense for intangible assets is estimated to be $43 million for 2004, $58 million for 2005, $56 million for 2006, $50 million for 2007, and $44 million for 2008.

     In connection with the consolidation of Sithe, certain indemnification guarantees, which were previously recorded in accordance with the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of IndebtnessIndebtedness of Others” (FIN No. 45), at Generation on November 25, 2003 pursuant to the series of transactions referred to above, were reversed in accordance with FIN No. 45 as Generation can no longer record liabilities associated with guarantees for the performance of a consolidated entity. The reversal of the guarantees resulted in Exelon and Generation recording income of $32 million (net of income taxes) as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. The following condensed consolidating financial information included in Note 5 — Selected Pro Forma and Consolidating Financial Information presents the financial position of Exelon, Generation and Sithe, as well as consolidating entries related primarily to acquisition notes payables and receivables between Generation and Sithe.

Exelon Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at March 31, 2004
                 
EliminatingExelon
ExelonSitheEntriesConsolidated




Assets
                
Current assets $4,500  $326  $(155) $4,671 
Assets held for sale  1,149   160      1,309 
Property, plant and equipment, net  19,855   278      20,133 
Other noncurrent assets  16,756   739   (49)  17,446 
   
   
   
   
 
Total assets $42,260  $1,503  $(204) $43,559 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
                
Current liabilities $4,488  $227  $(155) $4,560 
Liabilities held for sale  1,213   143      1,356 
Long-term debt  13,207   817      14,024 
Other liabilities(a)  14,566   212   55   14,833 
Stockholders’ equity(b)  8,786   104   (104)  8,786 
   
   
   
   
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $42,260  $1,503  $(204) $43,559 
   
   
   
   
 


(a)Includes minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries.
(b)Includes preferred securities of subsidiaries.
     The book value of Generation’s investment in Sithe immediately prior to its consolidation on March 31, 2004 was $49 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2004, Generation recorded no equity method income or loss as Sithe is consolidated in Generation’s results. For the three months ended June 30, 2003, Generation recorded $2 million of equity method losses. Generation recorded $2 million of equity method losses during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and no equity method income or losses for the six months ended June 30, 2003.

     Substantially all of Sithe’s property, plant and equipment and project agreements secure Sithe’s outstanding long-term debt, which consists primarily of project debt. During 2003, Sithe entered into an agreement with Exelon and Generation under which Exelon would obtain letters of credit to support contractual obligations of Sithe and its subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2004, Exelon has obtained $60 million of letters of credit in support of Sithe’s obligations not including a $50 million letter of credit which is not guaranteed by Exelon. With the exception of the issuance of letters of credit to support contractual obligations, the creditors of Sithe have no recourse against the general credit of Exelon or Generation.

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Generation Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at March 31, 2004
                 
EliminatingGeneration
GenerationSitheEntriesConsolidated




Assets
                
Current assets $2,722  $326  $(155) $2,893 
Assets held for sale  994   160      1,154 
Property, plant and equipment, net  6,236   278      6,514 
Other noncurrent assets  5,312   739   (49)  6,002 
   
   
   
   
 
Total assets $15,264  $1,503  $(204) $16,563 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Liabilities and members’ equity
                
Current liabilities $2,561  $227  $(155) $2,633 
Liabilities held for sale  1,173   143      1,316 
Long-term debt  1,650   817      2,467 
Other liabilities(a)  7,038   212   55   7,305 
Member’s equity  2,842   104   (104)  2,842 
   
   
   
   
 
Total liabilities and members’ equity $15,264  $1,503  $(204) $16,563 
   
   
   
   
 


(a)Includes minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries.

The book value of Generation’s investment infollowing table details the Sithe immediately prior to its consolidation on March 31, 2004 was $49 million. Generation recorded $2 million of equity method losses and $2 million of equity method income for its investment in Sithe during the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Substantially all of Sithe’s property, plant and equipment and project agreements secure Sithe’s outstanding long-term debt, which consists primarily of project debt. During 2003, Sithe entered into an agreement with Exelon under which Exelon would obtain letters of credit to support contractual obligations of Sithe and its subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2004, Exelon has obtained $66 million of letters of credit in support of Sithe’s obligations. With the exceptionbalance sheet classification of the issuancemark-to-market energy contract net assets recorded as of letters of credit, the creditors of Sithe have no recourse against the general credit of Exelon or Generation.June 30, 2004:

      
Current assets $24 
Noncurrent assets  232 
   
 
 Total mark-to-market energy contract assets  256 
   
 
Current liabilities  (16)
Noncurrent liabilities  (140)
   
 
 Total mark-to-market energy contract liabilities  (156)
   
 
Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets $100 
   
 
 
5.Stock-Based Compensation (Exelon, ComEd, PECOSelected Pro Forma and Generation)Consolidating Financial Information
Exelon

     In December 2002,The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure — an amendmentacquisition of FASB Statement No. 123” (SFAS No. 148). Exelon adopted the additional disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 148remaining 50% interest in 2003 but continues to account for its stock-based compensation plans under the disclosure only provision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS No. 123). The tables below show the effect on net income and earnings per share for ExelonAmerGen by Generation and the effectsale of Boston Generating by Generation, in each case, as if the transaction had occurred on net income for ComEd, PECOJanuary 1, 2003 and Generationwas included in or excluded from Exelon’s results from that date.

                     
AcquisitionSale ofPro Forma
Exelonof 50% ofBostonEliminatingExelon
Three Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedAmerGenGeneratingEntriesConsolidated






Total operating revenue $3,721  $159  $130  $(110) $3,640 
Operating income (loss)  800   21   (10)     831 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  372   38   (8)  (20)  398 
                     
AcquisitionSale ofPro Forma
Exelonof 50% ofBostonEliminatingExelon
Six Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedAmerGenGeneratingEntriesConsolidated






Total operating revenue $7,795  $307  $183  $(177) $7,742 
Operating income  1,557   59   8      1,608 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  621   72   3   (37)  653 

     The above unaudited pro forma financial information should not be relied upon as being indicative of the historical results that would have been obtained if the transactions had Exelon elected to account foractually occurred on January 1, 2003, nor of the results that might be obtained in the future.

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stock-based compensation plans using the fair-value method under SFAS No. 123 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003:

 
Exelon Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at June 30, 2004

The following condensed consolidating financial information presents the financial position of Exelon and Sithe, as well as eliminating entries related primarily to acquisition notes payables and receivables between Generation and Sithe.

          
Three Months
Ended March 31,

20042003


Net income — as reported $406  $361 
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair-value method for all awards, net of income taxes  (5)  (5)
   
   
 
Pro forma net income $401  $356 
   
   
 
Earnings per share:        
 Basic — as reported $1.23  $1.11 
 Basic — pro forma $1.22  $1.10 
 Diluted — as reported $1.22  $1.11 
 Diluted — pro forma $1.21  $1.09 
                 
Exelon
EliminatingConsolidated
June 30, 2004ExelonSitheEntries(As Reported)





Assets
                
Current assets $4,317  $370  $(156) $4,531 
Assets held for sale(a)  11   9      20 
Property, plant and equipment, net  19,954   274      20,228 
Other noncurrent assets  16,589   770   (36)  17,323 
   
   
   
   
 
Total assets $40,871  $1,423  $(192) $42,102 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
                
Current liabilities $4,150  $321  $(156) $4,315 
Liabilities held for sale(a)  11   3      14 
Long-term debt  13,100   819      13,919 
Other long-term liabilities(b)  14,497   195   49   14,741 
Stockholders’ equity(c)  9,113   85   (85)  9,113 
   
   
   
   
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $40,871  $1,423  $(192) $42,102 
   
   
   
   
 


(a) ComEdExcludes assets and liabilities held for sale.

         
Three Months
Ended March 31,

20042003


Net income — as reported $182  $195 
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair-value method for all awards, net of income taxes  (1)  (1)
   
   
 
Pro forma net income $181  $194 
   
   
 

(b) PECOIncludes minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries.

         
Three Months
Ended March 31,

20042003


Net income on common stock — as reported $130  $135 
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair-value method for all awards, net of income taxes  (1)  (1)
   
   
 
Pro forma net income on common stock $129  $134 
   
   
 

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Generation

The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen, the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation and the sale of Boston Generating, in each case, as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2003 and was included in or excluded from Generation’s results from that date.

         
Three Months
Ended March 31,

20042003


Net income — as reported $99  $56 
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair-value method for all awards, net of income taxes  (3)  (1)
   
   
 
Pro forma net income $96  $55 
   
   
 
                     
Pro Forma
GenerationBusinessesBusinessesEliminatingGeneration
Three Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedAcquired(a)Disposed(b)EntriesConsolidated






Total operating revenue $1,886  $333  $130  $(154) $1,935 
Operating income (loss)  201   23   (10)     234 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  142   38   (8)  (20)  168 


6.(a) Regulatory Issues (ExelonIncludes the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen, and ComEd)the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation.

PJM Integration. On April 1, 2003, ComEd received approval from the FERC to transfer control of its transmission assets to the PJM Interconnection (PJM). The FERC also accepted for filing the amended PJM Tariff to reflect the inclusion the transmission assets of ComEd and other new members, subject to a compliance filing and to hearing on certain issues. On June 2, 2003, ComEd began receiving electric transmission reservation services from PJM and transferred control of ComEd’s Open Access Same Time Information System to PJM. Although full integration of ComEd’s transmission assets into PJM’s energy market structures was scheduled to occur in November 2003, the integration was delayed due to the August 14, 2003 power blackout in the Northeast United States and Canada and the analysis of the impacts of that event. On March 18, 2004, the FERC approved ComEd’s plan to complete its integration into PJM, subject to the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) approval of the PJM and Midwest ISO reliability plans to assure no adverse impacts. The NERC granted the required approval on April 2, 2004. On April 27, 2004, the FERC issued its order approving ComEd’s application to fully integrate into PJM on May 1, 2004. ComEd intends to accept the conditions in the FERC order and expects full integration to occur on that date.

Delivery Service Rates. On March 3, 2003, ComEd entered into, and the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) subsequently entered orders that effectuated, an agreement (Agreement) with various Illinois retail market participants and other interested parties that settled, among other things, delivery service rates and the market value index proceeding and facilitates competitive service declarations for large-load customers and an extension of the purchased power agreement (PPA) with Generation. A non-party to the Agreement appealed one of the ICC’s orders which appeal, if ultimately successful, would have affected the Agreement on a prospective basis. Appeals were taken from the ICC’s orders on the competitive declaration and hourly pricing. On March 24, 2004, the Appellate Court issued an opinion affirming the ICC’s orders.

Open Access Transmission Tariff. On November 10, 2003, the FERC issued an order allowing ComEd to put into effect beginning April 12, 2004, subject to refund and rehearing, new transmission rates designed to reflect nearly $500 million of infrastructure investments made since 1998. However, because of the Illinois retail rate freeze and the method for calculating competitive transition charges (CTC), the increase is not expected to have a significant effect on operating revenues until after December 31, 2006. ComEd has made a filing with the FERC indicating that it will not begin charging the new rates before May 1, 2004. ComEd is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of the associated rehearing or settlement negotiations.

7.(b) Long-Term Debt (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)Includes the sale of Boston Generating.
                     
Pro Forma
GenerationBusinessesBusinessesEliminatingGeneration
Six Months Ended June 30, 2003As ReportedAcquired(a)Disposed(b)EntriesConsolidated






Total operating revenue $3,765  $811  $183  $(285) $4,108 
Operating income  295   45   8      332 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  89   62   3   (37)  111 


(a) Includes the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen, and the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation.

(b) Includes the sale of Boston Generating FacilityGenerating.

    Approximately $1.0 billionThe above unaudited pro forma financial information should not be relied upon as being indicative of debt was outstanding under the non-recourse Boston Generating Facility at December 31,historical results that would have been obtained if these acquisitions had actually occurred on January 1, 2003, allnor of which was reflectedthe results that might be obtained in the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Exelon and Generationfuture.

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as a current liability due to certain events of default. The Boston Generating Facility required that the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities achieve “Project Completion” as defined in the Boston Generating Facility (Project Completion) by July 12, 2003. Project Completion was not achieved by July 12, 2003, resulting in an event of default under the Boston Generating Facility.

At March 31, 2004, the $1.0 billion of debt then outstanding under the Boston Generating Facility was reclassified from the current portion of long-term debt to liabilities held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Exelon and Generation. The outstanding debt under the Boston Generating Facility will be eliminated from the financial statements of Exelon and Generation upon the sale of Generation’s ownership interest in Boston Generating. See Note 3 — Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information regarding the sale of Generation’s ownership interest in Boston Generating.

 
Long-Term DebtGeneration Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at June 30, 2004

     DuringThe following condensed consolidating financial information presents the three months ended March 31, 2004,financial position of Generation, Sithe and Exelon Energy, as well as eliminating entries related primarily to acquisition notes payables and receivables between Generation and Sithe.

                     
Generation
ExelonEliminatingConsolidated
June 30, 2004GenerationSitheEnergyEntries(As Reported)






Assets
                    
Current assets(a) $2,515  $370  $68  $(170) $2,783 
Assets held for sale     9         9 
Property, plant and equipment, net  6,218   274   1      6,493 
Other noncurrent assets  5,367   770   16   (36)  6,117 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Total assets $14,100  $1,423  $85  $(206) $15,402 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
Liabilities and members’ equity
                    
Current liabilities(a) $2,496  $321  $66  $(170) $2,713 
Liabilities held for sale     3         3 
Long-term debt  1,650   819         2,469 
Other long-term liabilities(b)  6,981   195   5   49   7,230 
Members’ equity  2,973   85   14   (85)  2,987 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Total liabilities and members’ equity $14,100  $1,423  $85  $(206) $15,402 
   
   
   
   
   
 


(a) Excludes assets and liabilities held for sale.

(b) Includes minority interest of consolidated subsidiaries.

6.Stock-Based Compensation (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     Exelon accounts for its stock-based compensation plans under the following long-term debt was retired or redeemed:

                 
Interest
CompanyTypeRateMaturityAmount





 ComEd  Note  7.375%   January 15, 2004  $150 
 ComEd  Pollution Control Revenue Bonds  5.30%   January 15, 2004   26 
               
 
Total retirements and redemptions $176 
   
 

     During the three months ended March 31, 2004, ComEd made payments of $93 million related to its obligation to the ComEd Transitional Funding Trust, and PECO made payments of $88 million related to its obligation to the PETT.

Sithe Long-Term Debt. At March 31, 2004, the following long-term debt was consolidated in Exelon and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a result of the adoption of FIN No. 46-R. See Note 2 — Newintrinsic method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and Note 4related interpretations and follows the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS No. 123), and SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Sithe for further information regardingTransition and Disclosure — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.” The tables below show the consolidation of Sithe.

               
Interest
RateMaturityAmount



Non-recourse project debt:
            
 
Independence notes and bonds:
            
  Secured bonds payable in semiannual installments commencing June 2003  8.50%  2007  $127 
  Secured bonds payable in semiannual installments commencing December 2007  9.00%  2013   439 
 
Term loan repayable primarily in quarterly installments:
            
  Batavia  18.00%  2007   1 
Subordinated debt:
            
 Tracking account loan payable in semiannual installments commencing June 2015  8.68%  2035   283 
           
 
Total long-term debt (including current maturities)         $850 
           
 
effect on net income

     Additionally, long-term debt of Sithe classified as liabilities held for sale of $99 million was consolidated at March 31, 2004 as a result of the adoption of FIN No. 46-R.

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and earnings per share for Exelon had Exelon elected to account for its stock-based compensation plans using the fair-value method under SFAS No. 123 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003:

Exelon
          
Three Months
Ended June 30,

20042003


Net income — as reported $521  $372 
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair-value method for all awards, net of income taxes  (5)  (5)
   
   
 
Pro forma net income $516  $367 
   
   
 
Earnings per share:        
 Basic — as reported $0.79  $0.57 
 Basic — pro forma $0.78  $0.56 
 Diluted — as reported $0.78  $0.57 
 Diluted — pro forma $0.77  $0.56 
          
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Ended June 30,

20042003


Net income — as reported $933  $733 
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair-value method for all awards, net of income taxes  (10)  (10)
   
   
 
Pro forma net income $923  $723 
   
   
 
Earnings per share:        
 Basic — as reported $1.41  $1.13 
 Basic — pro forma $1.40  $1.11 
 Diluted — as reported $1.40  $1.12 
 Diluted — pro forma $1.38  $1.11 

The net income of ComEd, PECO and Generation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 would not have been significantly affected had Exelon elected to account for its stock-based compensation plans using the fair-value method under SFAS No. 123.

7.Regulatory Issues (Exelon, ComEd and Generation)
Exelon and ComEd

PJM Integration. On April 1, 2003, ComEd received approval from the FERC to transfer control of its transmission assets to PJM Interconnection (PJM). The FERC also accepted for filing the amended PJM Tariff to reflect the inclusion of the transmission assets of ComEd and other new members, subject to a compliance filing and hearing on certain issues. On June 2, 2003, ComEd began receiving electric transmission reservation services from PJM and transferred control of ComEd’s Open Access Same Time Information System to PJM. On March 18, 2004, the FERC approved ComEd’s plan to complete its integration into PJM, subject to the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) approval of the

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COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

PJM and Midwest ISO reliability plans to assure no adverse effects. The NERC granted the required approval on April 2, 2004. On April 27, 2004, the FERC issued its order approving ComEd’s application, subject to certain stipulations, including a provision to hold certain other utilities harmless from the impacts of ComEd joining PJM. ComEd agreed to these stipulations and fully integrated into PJM on May 1, 2004.

Open Access Transmission Tariff. On November 10, 2003, the FERC issued an order allowing ComEd to put into effect, subject to refund and rehearing, new transmission rates designed to reflect nearly $500 million of infrastructure investments made since 1998. However, because of the Illinois retail rate freeze and the method for calculating competitive transition charges, the increase is not expected to have a significant effect on operating revenues until after December 31, 2006. ComEd began charging the new rates May 1, 2004. ComEd’s management believes an adequate reserve for any required refunds has been established in the event that the new rates are adjusted based on rehearing or settlement negotiations.

Exelon and Generation

Service Life Extension. Effective January 1, 2004, Generation changed its accounting estimates related to the depreciation of certain AmerGen generating facilities. The estimated service lives were extended by 20 years for the three AmerGen stations. These changes were based on engineering and economic feasibility analyses performed by Generation. The service life extensions are subject to approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) extensions of the existing NRC operating licenses. Generation has not applied for license extensions at the AmerGen facilities, but has announced its plan to file an extension request for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (Oyster Creek), and is planning on filing for license extensions at Unit 1 at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station (TMI) and the Clinton Nuclear Power Station (Clinton) on a timeline consistent and integrated with the other planned extension filings for the Generation nuclear fleet.

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COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.Goodwill (Exelon and ComEd)
Exelon

As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, Exelon had recorded goodwill of approximately $4.7 billion. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 142, goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. Exelon will perform its annual goodwill impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of 2004. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment (see Note 17 — Segment Information for further information regarding Exelon’s segments) for the periods ended June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 were as follows:

              
Energy
DeliveryEnterprisesTotal



Balances as of January 1, 2003 $4,916  $76  $4,992 
Impairment losses     (72)  (72)
Adoption of SFAS No. 143(a):            
 Reduction of asset retirement obligation  (210)     (210)
 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  5      5 
Resolution of certain tax matters  8      8 
Other     (4)  (4)
   
   
   
 
Balances as of December 31, 2003  4,719      4,719 
Resolution of certain tax matters  (5)     (5)
   
   
   
 
Balances as of June 30, 2004 $4,714  $  $4,714 
   
   
   
 


(a) See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Exelon in the 2003 Form 10-K for information regarding the adoption of SFAS No. 143.

ComEd

As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, ComEd had recorded goodwill of approximately $4.7 billion. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 142, goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. ComEd will perform its annual goodwill impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of 2004. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the periods ended June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 were as follows:

      
Balance as of January 1, 2003 $4,916 
Adoption of SFAS No. 143(a):    
 Reduction of asset retirement obligation  (210)
 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  5 
Resolution of certain tax matters  8 
   
 
Balance as of December 31, 2003  4,719 
Resolution of certain tax matters  (5)
   
 
Balance as of June 30, 2004 $4,714 
   
 


(a) See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of ComEd in the 2003 Form 10-K for information regarding the adoption of SFAS No. 143.

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COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

9.Long-Term Debt (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)
Boston Generating Credit Facility

     Approximately $1.0 billion of debt was outstanding under the non-recourse Boston Generating Credit Facility at December 31, 2003, all of which was reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Exelon and Generation as a current liability due to certain events of default under the Boston Generating Credit Facility.

The outstanding debt under the Boston Generating Credit Facility was eliminated from the financial statements of Exelon and Generation upon the sale of Generation’s ownership interest in Boston Generating in May 2004. See Note 3 — Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information regarding the sale.

Long-Term Debt

Issuance of Long-Term Debt. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the following long-term debt was issued:

               
Interest
CompanyTypeRateMaturityAmount





PECO First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds  5.90%   May 1, 2034  $75 
             
 
Total issuances $75 
   
 

Debt Retirements and Redemptions. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the following debt was retired or redeemed:

               
Interest
CompanyTypeRateMaturityAmount





PECO First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds  6.375%   August 15, 2005  $75 
ComEd Note  7.375%   January 15, 2004   150 
ComEd Pollution Control Revenue Bonds  5.30%   January 15, 2004   26 
ComEd Sinking Fund Debentures  3.125%   April 1, 2004   1 
ComEd Sinking Fund Debentures  4.750%   June 1, 2004   1 
Enterprises Note  7.68%   June 30, 2023   11 
Enterprises Note  9.09%   January, 31, 2020   26 
             
 
Total retirements and redemptions $290 
   
 

     During the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, ComEd made payments of $86 million and $179 million, respectively, related to its obligation to the ComEd Transitional Funding Trust, and PECO made payments of $78 million and $166 million, respectively, related to its obligation to the PETT. Additionally, Exelon made payments on other long-term debt obligations of $22 million.

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     Maturities of Sithe Long-Term Debt. At June 30, 2004, the following long-term debt of Sithe was consolidated in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a result of the adoption of FIN No. 46-R. See Note 2 — New Accounting Principles and Note 4 — Sithe for further information regarding the consolidation of Sithe.

               
StatedFace
InterestAmount
RateMaturityof Debt



Non-recourse project debt:
            
 
Independence notes and bonds:
            
  Secured bonds payable in semiannual installments commencing June 2003  8.50%(a)  2007  $122 
  Secured bonds payable in semiannual installments commencing December 2007  9.00%(a)  2013   409 
 
Term loan repayable primarily in quarterly installments:
            
  Batavia  18.00%   2007   1 
Subordinated debt:
            
  Tracking account loan payable in semiannual installments commencing June 2015  7.00%(a)  2035   419 
           
 
Total face amount of debt         $951 
 Unamortized debt discount and premium, net          (99)
 Long-term debt due within one year          (33)
           
 
Total long-term debt         $819 
           
 


(a) In addition to the stated interest rate, an additional 1.97% and 0.99% of interest on the carrying amount of the secured bonds payable is being credited due to debt premiums and 1.63% of interest on the carrying amount of the subordinated debt is being incurred due to the debt discount recorded at the time of the purchase.

    Additionally, $3 million of Sithe’s long-term debt was classified as liabilities held for sale at June 30, 2004.

Aggregate maturities of Sithe’s long-term debt fromrelating to continuing operations during the next five years are estimated as follows:

       
2004 $32  $33 
2005 34  34 
2006 37  37 
2007 40  40 
2008 44  44 
2009 and thereafter 764  763 
 
  
 
Total minimum payments 951  951 
Net debt discount to be amortized to interest expense (101) (99)
 
  
 
Present value of minimum payments $850  $852 
 
  
 

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COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
8.10.Severance Benefits (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation provide severance and health and welfare benefits to terminated employees pursuant to pre-existing severance plans primarily based upon each employee’s years of service with Exelon and compensation level. The registrants account for their ongoing severance plans in accordance with SFAS No. 112, “Employer’s Accounting for Postemployment Benefits, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 5 and 43”43,” and SFAS No. 88, “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”Benefits,” and accrue amounts associated with severance benefits that are considered probable and that can be reasonably estimated.

     In conjunction with The Exelon Way, a company-wide effort to define how Exelon will conduct business in years to come, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation have collectively identified 1,650 positions for elimination through June 30, 2004. Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation based their estimates of the number of positions to be eliminated on management’s current plans and ability to determine the appropriate staffing levels to effectively operate the businesses. Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation may incur further severance costs associated with The Exelon Way if additional positions are identified for elimination. These costs will be recorded in the period in which the costs can be first reasonably estimated.

The following table details,presents, by segment, Exelon’s total salary continuance severance costs for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2004. There were no significant salary continuance severance costs recorded during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2003.

                            
EnergyExelonEnergyExelon
Salary continuance severanceDeliveryGenerationEnterprisesCorporateConsolidatedDeliveryGenerationEnterprisesCorporateConsolidated











Expense (income) recorded in three months ended March 31, 2004(a) $5 $(6) $1 $1 $1 
Expense (income) recorded for three months ended June 30, 2004 $(1) $1 $(1) $4 $3 
Expense (income) recorded for six months ended June 30, 2004(a,b) 4 (5)  5 4 


(a)In 2004, PECO recorded a charge of $4 million for new positions identified.

(b) In 2004, Generation recorded a charge of $1$2 million for new positions identified and reversed $7 million forto reduce accruals in excess of the reserve for individuals previously identified under The Exelon Way, a company-wide effort to define how Exelon will conduct business in years to come.Way.

    The following table provides total salary continuance severance costs for ComEd, PECO and Generation for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2004. There were no significant salary continuance severance costs recorded during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2003.

                     
Salary continuance severanceComEdPECOGenerationComEdPECOGeneration







Expense (income) recorded in three months ended March 31, 2004(a) $ $5 $(6)
Expense (income) recorded for three months ended June 30, 2004 $ $(1) $1 
Expense (income) recorded for six months ended June 30, 2004(a,b)  4 (5)


(a)In 2004, PECO recorded a charge of $4 million for new positions identified.

(b) In 2004, Generation recorded a charge of $1$2 million for new positions identified and reversed $7 million forto reduce accruals in excess of the reserve for individuals previously identified under The Exelon Way.

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CONDENSED COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

    The following tables provide a roll forward of the salary continuance severance obligations from January 1, 2003 through March 31,June 30, 2004 for Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation:

                              
ExelonExelon
Salary continuance obligationsConsolidatedComEdPECOGenerationConsolidatedComEdPECOGeneration









Balance at January 1, 2003 $39 $15 $ $11  $39 $15 $ $11 
Additions 135 61 16 38  135 61 16 38 
Payments (39) (21) (2) (9) (39) (21) (2) (9)
Other adjustments 4   3  4   3 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2004 139 55 14 43  139 55 14 43 
Additions (Reductions)(a) 1  5 (6)
Additions (reductions)(a)(b) 4  4 (5)
Payments (22) (7) (1) (8) (42) (13) (4) (16)
Other adjustments(b)(c) (5)   (2) (3)    
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2004 $113 $48 $18 $27 
Balance at June 30, 2004 $98 $42 $14 $22 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 


(a)In 2004, Generation recorded a charge of $1$2 million for new positions identified and reversed $7 million forto reduce accruals in excess of the reserve for individuals previously identified under The Exelon Way.

(b)In 2004, PECO recorded a charge of $4 million for new positions identified.

(c) In 2004, Generation increased the reserve for liabilities acquired upon consolidationthe transfer of the operations of Exelon Energy Company to Generation and reduced the reserve for liabilities associated with Boston Generating, which have been reclassified to liabilities held for sale at March 31,was sold in May 2004.

 
9.11.Retirement Benefits (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     Exelon sponsors defined benefit pension plans and postretirement welfare benefit plans applicable to essentially all ComEd, PECO, Generation and Exelon Business Services Company (BSC) employees and certain employees of Enterprises. Substantially all non-union employees and electing union employees hired on or after January 1, 2001 participate in Exelon-sponsored cash balance pension plans. Substantially all non-union employees hired prior to January 1, 2001 were offered a choice to remain in Exelon’s traditional pension plan or transfer to a cash balance pension plan for management employees. Employees of AmerGen participate in separate defined benefit pension plans and postretirement welfare benefit plans sponsored by AmerGen.

     The defined benefit pension plans and postretirement welfare benefit plans are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 87, “Employer’s Accounting for Pensions”Pensions,” and SFAS No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions,” respectively.and are disclosed in accordance with SFAS No. 132, “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits — an Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106” (revised 2003). The costs of providing benefits under these plans are dependent on historical information, such as employee age, length of service and level of compensation, and the actual rate of return on plan assets, in addition to assumptions about the future, including the expected rate of return on plan assets, the discount rate applied to benefit obligations, rate of compensation increase and the anticipated rate of increase in health care costs. The impacteffects of changes in these factors on pension and other postretirement welfare benefit obligations isare generally recognized over the expected remaining service life of the employees rather than immediately recognized in the income statement. Exelon uses a December 31 measurement date for the majority of its plans.

     The following table provides the components of the net periodic benefit costs recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, including the net periodic benefit costs of AmerGen’s pension and postretirement plans for 2004. The expected long-term rates of return on plan assets used to estimate 2004

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CONDENSED COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     Exelon’s traditional and cash balance pension plans are intended to be tax-qualified defined benefit plans, and Exelon has submitted applications to the IRS for rulings on the tax-qualification of the form of each plan. By letters dated April 21, 2004, the IRS notified Exelon that the rulings on its applications for the traditional and management cash balance plans were delayed pending advice from its National Office, pursuant to a previously announced moratorium on rulings with respect to plans involved in so called cash balance “conversions.” On June 1, 2004, the IRS issued a favorable ruling on the union cash balance plan.

     On June 15, 2004, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of its proposed regulations covering cash balance plans in order to provide Congress an opportunity to consider proposed legislation. In addition, various methods used by other employers to accrue and calculate benefits under cash balance plans have been challenged in recent lawsuits. The design of Exelon’s cash balance plans differs in certain material respects from the cash balance plans involved in the cases decided to date, and the courts have not reached uniform decisions on certain issues. As a result, considerable uncertainty remains regarding the application of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code and federal employment laws to cash balance plans. Exelon does not know how the current uncertainty will be resolved and cannot determine at this time what impact, if any, future developments in this area will have on its pension plans or the funding of its pension obligations.

     During the second quarter of 2004, Exelon early adopted FSP FAS 106-2. See Note 2 — New Accounting Principles for information regarding the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2 and the effect on the net periodic benefit cost of the other postretirement benefits plans included in the tables below.

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COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following tables present the components of Exelon’s net periodic benefit costs recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, including the net periodic benefit costs of AmerGen’s pension and postretirement plans for 2004. The expected long-term rates of return on plan assets used to estimate 2004 pension and other postretirement benefit costs are 9.00% and 8.33%, respectively. A portion of the net periodic benefit cost is capitalized within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

          
            Other
Postretirement
OtherPension BenefitsBenefits
Postretirement

Pension BenefitsBenefits Three
Three MonthsMonths EndedThree MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,




20042003200420032004200320042003








Service costService cost $33 $27 $22 $17 Service cost $33 $27 $20 $17 
Interest costInterest cost 134 130 47 42 Interest cost 134 130 44 41 
Expected return on assetsExpected return on assets (154) (146) (23) (19)Expected return on assets (153) (146) (23) (19)
Amortization of:Amortization of: Amortization of: 
Transition obligation (asset) (1) (1) 2 2 Transition obligation (asset) (1) (1) 2 3 
Prior service cost 4 4 (19) (13)Prior service cost 4 4 (19) (14)
Actuarial (gain) loss 15 6 19 12 Actuarial loss 15 5 15 12 
Curtailment charge(a)Curtailment charge(a) 5  3  
Special termination benefits charge(b)Special termination benefits charge(b)   8  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit costNet periodic benefit cost $31 $20 $48 $41 Net periodic benefit cost $37 $19 $50 $40 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 


(a) ComEd, PECO and Generation were allocated curtailment charges for pension and other postretirement benefits of $3 million, $2 million and $3 million, respectively.

(b) ComEd, PECO and Generation were allocated special termination benefit charges related to other postretirement benefits of $3 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively.

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Other
Postretirement
Pension BenefitsBenefits


Six MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




Service cost $66  $54  $40  $34 
Interest cost  268   260   89   83 
Expected return on assets  (307)  (292)  (46)  (38)
Amortization of:                
 Transition obligation (asset)  (2)  (2)  4   5 
 Prior service cost  8   8   (38)  (27)
 Actuarial loss  30   11   30   24 
Curtailment charge(a)  5      3    
Special termination benefits charge(b)        8    
   
   
   
   
 
Net periodic benefit cost $68  $39  $90  $81 
   
   
   
   
 


(a) ComEd, PECO and Generation were allocated curtailment charges for pension and other postretirement benefits of $3 million, $2 million and $3 million, respectively.

(b) ComEd, PECO and Generation were allocated special termination benefit charges related to other postretirement benefits of $3 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively.

The following table presents the allocation by registrant of Exelon’s pension and post-retirement benefit costs, excluding curtailment and special termination benefits costs, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003:

                 
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs2004200320042003





ComEd $23  $23  $47  $46 
PECO  8   13   16   28 
Generation  30   24   59   48 

     Exelon sponsors savings plans for the majority of its employees. The plans allow employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines. Exelon matches a percentage of the employee contribution up to certain limits. The following table details,presents, by registrant, the matching contribution to the savings plans during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003:

                        
Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



Savings plan matching contributions200420032004200320042003







Exelon $14 $12  $14 $15 $28 $27 
ComEd 4 4  4 5 8 9 
PECO 2 2  1 2 3 4 
Generation 7 6  6 6 13 12 
10.Income Taxes (Exelon and Generation)

Exelon

     Exelon’s effective income tax rate decreased from 37% for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to 28% for the same period in 2004, primarily due to investments in the synthetic fuel-producing facilities. See Note 3 — Acquisitions and Dispositions for further information regarding these investments.

Generation

     Generation’s effective tax rate increased from 29% for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to 41% for the same period in 2004. This increase was primarily attributable to impairment charges recorded in 2003 related to Generation’s investment in Sithe which resulted in a pre-tax loss. In addition, tax exempt interest income and nuclear decommissioning investment income were higher in 2004 as compared to 2003, as a result of owning 100% of AmerGen as compared to owning 50% in the first quarter of 2003.

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CONDENSED COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
11.12.Income Taxes (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)
Exelon

Exelon’s effective income tax rate varied from the U.S. Federal statutory rate principally due to the following:

                  
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




U.S. Federal statutory rate  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%
Increase (decrease) due to:                
 Synthetic fuel-producing facilities credit(a)  (6.5)     (7.2)   
 Low income housing credit  (0.5)  (0.6)  (0.5)  (0.7)
 Plant basis differences  (0.4)  (0.6)  (0.4)  (0.6)
 Amortization of investment tax credit  (0.4)  (0.4)  (0.4)  (0.5)
 Tax exempt interest income  (0.3)  (0.2)  (0.4)  (0.4)
 State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit  2.7   3.4   2.7   3.6 
 Nontaxable employee benefits  (0.3)     (0.3)   
 Other, net  1.4   0.7   1.2   0.8 
   
   
   
   
 
Effective income tax rate  30.7%  37.3%  29.7%  37.2%
   
   
   
   
 


(a) See Note 3 — Acquisitions and Dispositions for further information regarding these investments.

ComEd

ComEd’s effective income tax rate varied from the U.S. Federal statutory rate principally due to the following:

                  
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




U.S. Federal statutory rate  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%
Increase (decrease) due to:                
 State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit  4.7   4.8   4.8   4.8 
 Amortization of regulatory asset  0.5   0.5   0.5   0.5 
 Amortization of investment tax credit  (0.2)  (0.2)  (0.2)  (0.2)
 Nontaxable employee benefits  (0.3)     (0.2)   
 Other  (0.4)  0.1   (0.2)  (0.2)
   
   
   
   
 
Effective income tax rate  39.3%  40.2%  39.7%  39.9%
   
   
   
   
 

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PECO

PECO’s effective income tax rate varied from the U.S. Federal statutory rate principally due to the following:

                  
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




U.S. Federal statutory rate  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%
Increase (decrease) due to:                
 Plant basis differences  (1.4)  (1.5)  (1.2)  (1.0)
 State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit  (0.7)  (0.2)  0.3   0.9 
 Amortization of investment tax credit  (0.4)  (0.4)  (0.4)  (0.4)
 Nontaxable employee benefits  (0.5)     (0.2)   
 Other  1.3   4.2   (1.0)  0.2 
   
   
   
   
 
Effective income tax rate  33.3%  37.1%  32.5%  34.7%
   
   
   
   
 
Generation

Generation’s effective income tax rate varied from the U.S. Federal statutory rate principally due to the following:

                  
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




U.S. Federal statutory rate  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%
Increase (decrease) due to:                
 State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit  3.1   3.4   3.5   8.0 
 Tax exempt interest income  (0.9)  (0.5)  (1.3)  (2.2)
 Nontaxable employee benefits  (0.6)     (0.5)   
 Amortization of investment tax credit  (0.4)  (0.6)  (0.6)  (1.6)
 Nuclear decommissioning trust income  1.3   1.7   2.0   4.2 
 Other  0.1   0.1      0.4 
   
   
   
   
 
Effective income tax rate  37.6%  39.1%  38.1%  43.8%
   
   
   
   
 
13.Asset Retirement Obligations (Exelon and Generation)

     SFAS No. 143 provides accounting guidance for retirement obligations (whether statutory, contractual or as a result of principles of promissory estoppel) associated with tangible long-lived assets. Liabilities for SFAS No. 143 asset retirement obligations (AROs) have been establishedrecorded at Generation in connection with its obligation to decommission its nuclear power plants as well as legal obligations associated with the closing of its fossil power plants. Based on the extended license lives of the nuclear plants, decommissioning expenditures are expected to occur primarily during the period 2029 through 2056. Exelon, through its regulated subsidiary utility companies, ComEd and PECO, currently recovers costs for decommissioning itsGeneration’s nuclear generating stations, excluding the AmerGen plants, through regulated rates. The amounts recovered from

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customers are deposited ininto trust accounts and invested for funding the future decommissioning costs of the nuclear generating stations.

     Exelon and Generation had decommissioning assets in trust accounts of $4,890 million and $4,721 million as of March 31,June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, includedrecorded as nuclear decommissioning trust funds on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.Sheets which represent decommissioning assets in trust accounts. Generation anticipates that all trust fund assets will ultimately be used to decommission Generation’s nuclear plants.

     The following table providespresents a reconciliationroll forward of the ARO reflected on the Exelon and Generation Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31,from January 1, 2003 and March 31,to June 30, 2004:

                
GenerationExelonGenerationExelon




Asset retirement obligation at January 1, 2003 $2,363 $2,366  $2,363 $2,366 
Consolidation of AmerGen 487 487  487 487 
Accretion expense 160 161  160 161 
Expenditures to decommission retired plants (14) (14) (14) (14)
Reclassification of Thermal ARO as held for sale(a)  (3)  (3)
 
 
  
 
 
Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2003 2,996 2,997  2,996 2,997 
Accretion expense for the three months ended March 31, 2004 50 51 
Accretion expense for the six months ended June 30, 2004 102 102 
Additional liabilities incurred(a)(b) 5 5  6 6 
Expenditures on currently retired units (3) (3)
Expenditures to decommission retired plants (5) (5)
 
 
  
 
 
Asset retirement obligation at March 31, 2004 $3,048 $3,050 
Asset retirement obligation at June 30, 2004 $3,099 $3,100 
 
 
  
 
 


(a)The ARO of Thermal was removed from the balance sheet upon its sale in the second quarter of 2004.

(b) Additional liabilities incurred are primarily due to the consolidation of Sithe, as required by FIN No. 46-R.Sithe.

Generation is currently evaluating changes in estimated future cash flows related to the decommissioning of its nuclear units that will impact the recorded amount of the ARO. This evaluation is expected to be completed by the end of 2004.

14.Earnings Per Share and Shareholders’ Equity (Exelon)
 
12.Earnings Per Share and Stock Split (Exelon)

     On January 27, 2004, the Board of Directors of Exelon approved a 2-for-1 stock split of Exelon’s common stock. The distribution date was May 5, 2004. The authorized common stock was increased from 600,000,000 shares with no par value to 1,200,000,000 shares with no par value. The share and per-share amounts included in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements and combined notes to consolidated financial statements have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the stock split.

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Earnings per Share

     Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including shares to be issued upon exercise of stock options outstanding under Exelon’s stock option plans considered to be common stock equivalents. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share and shows the effect of these stock options on the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per share:

                  
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $521  $372  $901  $621 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles        32   112 
   
   
   
   
 
Net income $521  $372  $933  $733 
   
   
   
   
 
Average common shares outstanding — basic  661   650   660   649 
Assumed exercise of stock options  6   5   6   4 
   
   
   
   
 
Average common shares outstanding — diluted  667   655   666   653 
   
   
   
   
 
Earnings per average common share — Basic:
                
 Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.79  $0.57  $1.36  $0.96 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles        0.05   0.17 
   
   
   
   
 
 Net income $0.79  $0.57  $1.41  $1.13 
   
   
   
   
 
Earnings per average common share — Diluted:
                
 Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.78  $0.57  $1.35  $0.95 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles        0.05   0.17 
   
   
   
   
 
 Net income $0.78  $0.57  $1.40  $1.12 
   
   
   
   
 

38The number of stock options not included in the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect was 1 million and 10 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and 1 million and 10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Share Repurchase Program

     In April 2004, Exelon’s Board of Directors approved a discretionary share repurchase program that allows Exelon to repurchase shares of its common stock on a periodic basis in the open market. The share repurchase program is intended to mitigate, in part, the dilutive effect of shares issued under Exelon’s employee stock option plan and Exelon’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The aggregate value of the shares of common stock repurchased pursuant to the program cannot exceed the economic benefit received after January 1, 2004 due to stock option exercises and share purchases pursuant to Exelon’s ESPP. The economic benefit consists of the direct cash proceeds from purchases of stock and the tax benefits associated with exercises of stock options. The share repurchase program has no specified limit on the number of shares that may be repurchased and no specified termination date. Any shares repurchased are held as treasury shares

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effectunless cancelled or reissued at the discretion of these stock options onExelon’s management. Treasury shares are recorded at cost. During the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per share:

         
Three Months
Ended March 31,

20042003


Average common shares outstanding  330   324 
Assumed exercise of stock options  3   2 
   
   
 
Average dilutive common shares outstanding  333   326 
   
   
 

The number of stock options not included in the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect was 1 millionthree and 5 million for threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, and 2003, respectively.2.3 million shares of common stock were purchased under the share repurchase program for $75 million.

 
Stock SplitShareholders’ Equity

     On January 27, 2004, the Board of Directors of Exelon approved a 2-for-1 stock split of Exelon’s common stock. The record date for the stock split is April 19, 2004 and the distribution date will be May 5, 2004. The share and per-share amounts included in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements do not reflect the stock split. At the distribution date, the share and per-share amounts included in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements will be adjusted to reflect the stock split.

     The following table presents average shares of common stock outstanding (basic and diluted), earnings per average common share (basic and diluted) and dividends per common sharesummarizes the changes in shareholders’ equity for the threesix months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 on a pro forma basis as if the stock split had been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.June 30, 2004:

          
Three Months
Ended March 31,

20042003


Pro forma average shares of common stock outstanding        
 Basic  659   648 
 Diluted  665   652 
   
   
 
Pro forma earnings per average common share — basic:        
 Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.57  $0.39 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  0.05   0.17 
   
   
 
Net income $0.62  $0.56 
   
   
 
Pro forma earnings per average common share — diluted:        
 Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $0.56  $0.38 
 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  0.05   0.17 
   
   
 
Net income $0.61  $0.55 
   
   
 
Pro forma dividends per common share $0.27  $0.23 
   
   
 
                             
Accumulated
Other
ComprehensiveTotal
IssuedCommonTreasuryTreasuryRetainedIncomeShareholders’
Dollars in millions, shares in thousandsSharesStockSharesStockEarnings(Loss)Equity








Balance, December 31, 2003  656,366  $7,292     $  $2,320  $(1,109) $8,503 
Net income               933      933 
Long-term incentive plan activity  5,956   166               166 
Employee stock purchase plan issuances  155   5               5 
Treasury stock purchases        2,327   (75)        (75)
Common stock dividends declared              (364)     (364)
Other comprehensive income (loss)                 (142)  (142)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Balance, June 30, 2004  662,477  $7,463   2,327  $(75) $2,889  $(1,251) $9,026 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

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13. Commitments and Contingencies (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     For information regarding capital commitments, nuclear decommissioning and spent fuel storage at December 31, 2003, see the Commitments and Contingencies and Nuclear Decommissioning and Spent Fuel Storage Notesnotes in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation in the 2003 Form 10-K.

 
Energy Commitments

     At March 31,June 30, 2004, Generation’s long-term commitments, relating to the purchase and sale of energy, capacity and transmission rights from unaffiliated utilities and others, including the Midwest Generation contract, did not change significantly as set forth infrom December 31, 2003, except for the 2003 Form 10-K, except as discussed below:following:

• In the normal course of business, Generation entered into commitments for new capacity purchases and power-only sales.
 • Sithe has power-only sales commitments of $75$46 million, transmission rights of $36$27 million and minimum fuel purchase commitments of $109 million.

 
Commercial Commitments

     Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation’s commercial commitments as of March 31,June 30, 2004, representing commitments not recorded on the balance sheet but potentially triggered by future events, including obligations to make paymentpayments on behalf of other parties and financing arrangements to secure obligations, were materially unchangeddid not change significantly from the amounts set forth in theDecember 31, 2003, Form 10-K except for the following:

 • In connection with the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004, Generation acquired $162 million in energy marketing contract guarantees. This transfer had no effect on the guarantees of Exelon.

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• Generation acquired a $50 million letter of credit to support the contractual obligations of Sithe and its subsidiaries.
 
 • In connectionMystic Development LLC (Mystic) a former affiliate of Exelon New England has a long-term agreement through January 2020 with Distrigas of Massachusetts Corporation (Distrigas) for gas supply, primarily for the consolidationBoston Generating units. Under the agreement, gas purchase prices from Distrigas are indexed to the New England gas markets. Exelon New England has guaranteed Mystic’s financial obligations to Distrigas under the long-term supply agreement. Exelon New England’s guarantee to Distrigas remained in effect following the transfer of Sithe pursuant toownership interest in Boston Generating in May 2004. Under FIN No. 46-R,45, approximately $17 million is included as a liability within the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Exelon and Generation maintains a $50 million non-debt letteras of creditJune 30, 2004 related to this guarantee. The terms of the guarantee do not limit the potential future payments that Exelon New England could be required to make under its credit agreement. See Exelon’s “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Credit Issues” below for further discussion of Exelon’s credit agreement.the guarantee.

 
Environmental Liabilities

     Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation accrue amounts for environmental investigation and remediation costs that can be reasonably estimated, including amounts for manufactured gas plant (MGP) investigation and remediation. Exelon has identified 69 sites where former MGP activities have or may have resulted in actual site contamination. Of these 69 sites, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has approved the clean-upclean up of 34 sites and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has approved the clean-upclean up of 78 sites. Pursuant to a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) order, PECO is currently recovering a provision for environmental costs annually for the remediation of former MGP facility sites, for which PECO has recorded a regulatory asset (see Note 1416 — Supplemental Financial Information). As of

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March 31, June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation havehad accrued the following amounts for environmental liabilities:

                
Total environmentalPortion of total relatedTotal environmentalPortion of total related
investigation andto MGP investigationinvestigation andto MGP investigation
March 31, 2004remediation reserveand remediation
June 30, 2004remediation reserveand remediation(a)





Exelon $126 $104(a) $130 $101 
ComEd 68 63(a) 66 61 
PECO 50 41(a) 50 40 
Generation 8   14  


(a)Discounted.

                
Total environmentalPortion of total relatedTotal environmentalPortion of total related
investigation andto MGP investigationinvestigation andto MGP investigation
December 31, 2003remediation reserveand remediationremediation reserveand remediation(a)





Exelon $129 $105(a) $129 $105 
ComEd 69 64(a) 69 64 
PECO 50 41(a) 50 41 
Generation 10   10  


(a)Discounted.

    Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation cannot predict the extent to which they will incur other significant liabilities for additional investigation and remediation costs at these or additional sites identified by environmental agencies or others, or whether such costs may be recoverable from third parties.

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Litigation
 
ComEd

     Retail Rate Law. In 1996, severalthree developers of non-utility generating facilities filed litigation against various Illinois officials claiming that the enforcement against those facilities of an amendment to Illinois law removing the entitlement of those facilities to state-subsidized payments for electricity sold to ComEd after March 15, 1996 violated their rights under the Federalfederal and state constitutions. The developers also filed suit against ComEd for a declaratory judgment that their rights under their contracts with ComEd were not affected by the amendment and for breach of contract. On November 25, 2002, the court granted the developers’ motions for summary judgment. The judge also entered a permanent injunction enjoining ComEd from refusing to pay the retail rate on the grounds of the amendment and Illinois from denying ComEd a tax credit on account of such purchases. ComEd and Illinois each appealed the ruling. On March 9, 2004, the Illinois Appellate Court reversed the trial court. The Appellate Court held that the 1996 law does apply to the developers’ facilities and, therefore, they are not entitled to subsidized payments. The Court expressly ruled that the breach of contract claims against ComEd are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiffs haveTwo of the developers sought review of the Appellate Court’s decision by the Illinois Supreme Court. On May 26, 2004, the Supreme Court declined to hear the earlier-filed of the two appeals. There is no set date by which the Court must decide if it will hear the case.remaining appeal. While itComEd cannot currently predict the ultimate outcome of this action, ComEdit does not believe that itthe action will have a material adverse impacteffect on its results of operations or its cash flows.

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PECO and Generation

     Real Estate Tax Appeals. PECO and Generation are each have been challenging real estate taxes assessed on nuclear plants since 1997.plants. PECO is involved in litigation in which it is contesting taxes assessed in 1997 under the Pennsylvania Public Utility Realty Tax Act of March 4, 1971, as amended (PURTA), and has appealed local real estate assessments for 1998 and 1999 on the Limerick Generating Station (Montgomery County, PA) (Limerick) and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (York County, PA) (Peach Bottom) plants. Generation is involved in real estate tax appeals for 2000 through 2003,2004, also regarding the valuation of its Limerick and Peach Bottom plants, its Quad Cities Station (Rock Island County, IL) and, through its wholly owned subsidiary AmerGen, Three Mile Island Nuclear Station (Dauphin County, PA) and Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (Forked River, NJ).

     While PECO and Generation believe their reserve balances for exposures associated with the real estate taxes as of March 31,June 30, 2004 reflect the most likely probable expected outcome of the litigation and appeals proceedings in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,Contingencies.theThe ultimate outcome of such matters, however, could result in additional unfavorable or favorable adjustments to the consolidated financial statements of Exelon, PECO and Generation and such adjustments could be material.

 
Generation

     Cotter Corporation Litigation. During 1989 and 1991, actions were brought in Federalfederal and state courts in Colorado against ComEd and its subsidiary, Cotter Corporation (Cotter), seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief based on allegations that Cotter permitted radioactive and other hazardous material to be released from its mill into areas owned or occupied by the plaintiffs, resulting in property damage and potential adverse health effects. Several of these actions resulted in nominal jury verdicts or were settled or dismissed. One action resulted in an award for the plaintiffs of a more substantial amount, but was reversed on April 22, 2003 by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and remanded for retrial. An appeal by the plaintiffs to the United States Supreme Court was denied on November 10, 2003. No date has been set for a new trial.

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     On February 18, 2000, ComEd sold Cotter to an unaffiliated third party. As part of the sale, ComEd agreed to indemnify Cotter for any liability incurred by Cotter as a result of these actions, as well as any liability arising in connection with the West Lake Landfill discussed in the next paragraph. In connection with Exelon’s 2001 corporate restructuring, the responsibility to indemnify Cotter for any liability related to these matters was transferred by ComEd to Generation. Generation cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the cases.

     The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has advised Cotter that it is potentially liable in connection with radiological contamination at a site known as the West Lake Landfill in Missouri. Cotter is alleged to have disposed of approximately 39,000 tons of soils mixed with 8,700 tons of leached barium sulfate at the site. Cotter, along with three other companies identified by the EPA as potentially responsible parties (PRPs), has submitted a draft feasibility study addressing options for remediation of the site. The PRPs are also engaged in discussions with the State of Missouri and the EPA. The estimated costs of the anticipated remediation strategy for the site may range from $0up to $87$22 million. Once a remedy is selected, it is expected that the PRPs will agree on an allocation of responsibility for the costs. UntilGeneration has accrued what it believes to be an agreement is reached, Generation cannot predictadequate amount to cover its anticipated share of the costs.liability.

     Raytheon and Mitsubishi Litigation. Since 2002, Raytheon Corporation (Raytheon), Fore River Development, LLC, Mystic Development, LLC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD (MHI) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of America (MHIA) have been in litigation over various matters inIn connection with the construction of the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities in Massachusetts. In connection with

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theFebruary 2004 settlement among Exelon, Generation and the lenders under the Boston Generating credit facilityCredit Facility more fully described in Note 3 — Acquisitions and Dispositions, Exelon, Generation, the lenders and Raytheon, the guarantor of the obligations of the turnkey contractor under the projects’ engineering, procurement and construction agreements entered into a global settlement of all disputes relating to the construction of the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities. Under the global settlement, Generation agreed to pay approximately $31.1 million to Raytheon and approximately $1.4 million to Boston Generating. Raytheon released Exelon, Generation, their affiliates and the lenders from construction claims related to the projects. Raytheon also resolved all of the pending MHIMitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD (MHI) and MHIAMitsubishi Heavy Industries of America (MHIA) claims relating to work performed on the projects prior to the settlement, and has indemnified Exelon, Generation, their affiliates and the lenders from certain subcontractor claims relating to the projects. In return, Exelon, Generation, their affiliates and the lenders released all of their claims against Raytheon. All litigation by and between Raytheon, MHI, MHIA and the project companies relating to the projects has been dismissed, including the proceedings before the New York Supreme Court and the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration.dismissed. Raytheon has also ceased all construction activities related to the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities and assigned subcontracts to the project companies, and will cooperate with the transition of construction to a new contractor. In the event that the sale of ownership of Boston Generating and the transfer of plant operations and power marketing activities are not completed by AugustSeptember 1, 2004, under the settlement documents among Exelon and the lenders, Generation will be reimbursed for the $32.5 million paid in connection with the settlement through a first claim against any payments otherwise payable to the lenders on account of their interests in the projects.

Clean Air Act. On June 1, 2001, the EPA issued to a subsidiary of Generation a Notice of Violation (NOV) and Reporting Requirement pursuant to Sections 113 and 114 of the Clean Air Act. The NOV alleges numerous exceedances of opacity limits and violations of opacity-related monitoring, recording and reporting requirements at Mystic Units 4-7 in Everett, Massachusetts. In March 2002, the EPA issued and Mystic I, LLC, doing business as Mystic Generating (formerly known as Exelon Mystic, LLC) (Mystic), a wholly owned subsidiary of Generation, voluntarily entered a Compliance Order and Reporting Requirement (Order) regarding Mystic Station. Under the Order, Mystic Station installed new ignition equipment on three of the four units. Mystic Station also undertook an extensive opacity monitoring and testing program for all four units to help determine if additional compliance measures are needed. Pursuant to the requirements of the Order, the subsidiary switched three of the four units to a lower sulfur fuel oil by September 1, 2002. Mystic has also entered into a consent decree with the EPA and the Department of Justice for the payment of civil penalties, the net discounted cost of which is approximately $4 million. In March 2004, the consent decree was approved by the United States District Court of the District of Massachusetts. The consent decree resolves the civil penalty case.

     Oyster Creek. On April 7, 2004, AmerGen entered into a settlementsettlements with the State of New Jersey relating to an environmental incident on September 23, 2002 at Oyster Creek. The incident resulted in a fishkill from heated water discharged from the plant. The State alleged that the plant had violated its water discharge permit. On April 7, 2004, AmerGen entered into two separate agreementsThe settlements with the State of New Jersey to settlesettled all claims without any admission of liability. The first settlement resolved claims by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection containedliability for payments aggregating $1 million.

Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation

     Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation are involved in an Administrative Ordervarious other litigation matters that are being defended and Notice of Civil Administrative Penalty Assessment dated December 11, 2002. In that settlement, AmerGen agreed to pay a civil penalty to the State of New Jersey of $190,000 and natural resource damages of $183,000 to the New Jersey Hazardous Discharge Site Cleanup Fund. In addition, AmerGen agreed to make contributions totaling $127,000 to two environmental organizations to fund environmental projectshandled in the community near the plant.ordinary course of business. Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation maintain accruals for such costs that are probable of being incurred and subject to reasonable estimation. The second settlement agreement is between AmerGen and the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice,ultimate

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Environmental Crimes Bureau. Pursuant to that agreement, AmerGen agreed to pay a $250,000 fine to the New Jersey Clean Water Enforcement Fund and an additional $250,000 contribution to an environmental organization in the community near the plant.

Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation

Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation are involved in various other litigation matters that are being defended and handled in the ordinary course of business, and Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation maintain accruals for such costs that are probable of being incurred and subject to reasonable estimation. The ultimate outcomes of such matters, as well as the matters discussed above, are uncertain and may have a material adverse effect on their respective financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 
Credit Contingencies

     Dynegy. Generation is a counterparty to Dynegy, Inc. (Dynegy) in various energy transactions. The credit ratings of Dynegy are below investment grade. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, Generation has credit risk associated with Dynegy through Generation’s investment in Sithe. Sithe is a 100% owner of the Independence generating station, a 1,028-MW gas-fired facility that has an energy-only long-term tolling agreement with Dynegy, with a related financial swap arrangement. As of March 31, 2004, Generation consolidated the assets and liabilities of Sithe in accordance with the provisions of FIN No. 46-R. As a result, Generation has recorded an asset of $156$114 million on its Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the fair market value of the financial swap agreement with Dynegy that is marked-to-market under the terms of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities.” If Dynegy were unable to fulfill the terms of thisthe financial swap agreement, Generation would be required to impair this financial swapthe related asset. Exelon estimates, as a 50% owner of Sithe, that the impairment would result in an after-tax reduction of its net income of approximately $28$21 million.

     In addition to the asset impairment, of the financial swap asset, if Dynegy were unable to fulfill its obligations under the financial swap agreement and the tolling agreement, Generation would likely incur a furtheran impairment of the intangible asset associated with the tolling agreement associated with the Independence plant. Depending upon the timing of Dynegy’s failure to fulfill its obligations and the outcome of any restructuring initiatives, Generation could realize an after-tax charge of up to $50 million. In the event of a sale of Generation’s investment in Sithe to a third party, proceeds from the sale could be negatively affected by up to $84 million, which would represent an after-tax loss of up to $50 million. Additionally, the future economic value of AmerGen’s purchased power arrangement with Illinois Power Company (Illinois Power), a subsidiary of Dynegy, could be affected by events related to Dynegy’s financial condition. In February 2004, Dynegy announced an agreement to sell Illinois Power to a third party, which, upon closing of the transaction, would reduce Generation’s credit risk associated with Dynegy.

 
Income Tax Refund Claims

     ComEd and PECO have entered into several agreements with a tax consultant related to the filing of refund claims with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)IRS. ComEd and havePECO previously made refundable prepayments to the tax consultant of $11 million and $5 million, to the tax consultant, respectively. The fees for these agreements are contingent upon a successful outcome of the claims and are based upon a percentage of the refunds to be recovered from the IRS, if any. As such,The ultimate net cash outflowsoutflow to ComEd and PECO related to theseall the agreements will either be positive or neutral depending upon the outcome of the refund claimclaims with the IRS. These potential tax benefits and associated fees could be material to the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of ComEd and PECO. A portion of ComEd’s tax benefits, including any associated interest for periods prior to the merger of Exelon, Unicom Corporation and PECO on October 20, 2000 (Merger), would be recorded as a reduction of goodwill pursuant to a reallocation of the Merger purchase price. ComEd and PECO cannot predict the timing of the final resolution of the refund claims.

44     During the three months ended June 30, 2004, the IRS granted preliminary approval for one of ComEd’s refund claims. As such, ComEd believes that it is probable that a fee will ultimately be paid to the tax consultant. Therefore, ComEd has recorded an expense of $5 million (pretax), which resulted in a decrease to the prepayment from $11 million to $6 million. The charge represents an estimate of the fee to the tax

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consultant which may be adjusted upward or downward depending on October 20, 2000 (Merger) would be recorded as a reduction of goodwill pursuant to a reallocationthe IRS’ final calculation of the Merger purchase price.tax and interest benefit. ComEd and PECO cannot predicthas not reflected the timingtax benefit associated with the refund claim pending final approval of the final resolution of these refund claims.IRS. However, as described above, the net income statement impact for ComEd is not anticipated to be material.

 
DerivativesJointly Owned Electric Utility Plant

     PETT has entered into floating-to-fixed interest-rate swapsOn January 28, 2004, the NRC issued a letter requesting PSE&G to manage interest rate exposure associatedconduct a review of its Salem facility, of which Generation owns 42.59%, to assess the workplace environment for raising and addressing safety issues. PSE&G responded to the letter on February 28, 2004, and had independent assessments of the work environment at the facility performed. Assessment results were provided to the NRC in May. The assessments concluded that Salem was safe for continued operation, but also identified issues that need to be addressed. At an NRC public meeting on June 16, 2004, PSE&G outlined its action plans to address these issues, which focus on safety conscious work environment, the corrective action program, and work management. A letter documenting these plans and commitments was sent to the NRC on June 25, 2004.

     In June 2001, the NJDEP issued a renewed NPDES permit for Salem, expiring in July 2006, allowing for the continued operation of Salem with its existing cooling water system. An application for renewal of that permit, including a demonstration of compliance with the floating-rate seriesrequirements of transition bonds issuedthe recently published FWPCA Section 316(b) regulations, must be submitted to securitize PECO’s stranded cost recovery. These interest-rate swaps were designatedNJDEP by February 2, 2006 unless the agency grants additional time to collect information to comply with the new regulations. NJDEP advised PSE&G in a letter dated July 12, 2004 that it strongly recommends reducing cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling as cash-flow hedges. These interest-rate swaps had an aggregate fair market value exposurea compliance option for Salem. PSE&G has not made a determination regarding how it will demonstrate compliance with the Section 316(b) regulations. If application of $6 million and $11 million at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. Asthe Section 316(b) regulations require the retrofitting of December 31, 2003, PETT, a wholly owned subsidiary, was deconsolidated fromSalem’s cooling water intake structure to reduce cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling, the financial statementsretrofit would result in material costs of PECO pursuantcompliance to the adoptionowners of FIN No. 46-R.

14.Supplemental Financial Information (Exelon, ComEd and PECO)
the facility.

The following tables provide additional information regarding the regulatory assets and liabilities of ComEd and PECO:

         
March 31,December 31,
ComEd20042003



Regulatory Assets (Liabilities)
        
Nuclear decommissioning $(1,227) $(1,183)
Removal costs  (985)  (973)
Recoverable transition costs  120   131 
Reacquired debt costs and interest-rate swap settlements  168   172 
Deferred income taxes  (61)  (61)
Other  25   23 
   
   
 
Total $(1,960) $(1,891)
   
   
 
         
March 31,December 31,
PECO20042003



Regulatory Assets (Liabilities)
        
Competitive transition charge $4,215  $4,303 
Deferred income taxes  768   762 
Non-pension postretirement benefits  57   58 
Reacquired debt costs  46   49 
MGP regulatory asset (see Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies)  34   34 
U.S. Department of Energy facility decommissioning  24   26 
Nuclear decommissioning  (40)  (12)
Other  14   6 
   
   
 
Long-term regulatory assets  5,118   5,226 
Deferred energy costs (current asset)  51   81 
   
   
 
Total $5,169  $5,307 
   
   
 

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16.Supplemental Financial Information (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

The following tables provide additional information regarding the regulatory assets and liabilities of ComEd and PECO:

         
June 30,December 31,
ComEd20042003



Regulatory Assets (Liabilities)
        
Nuclear decommissioning $(1,212) $(1,183)
Removal costs  (992)  (973)
Recoverable transition costs  109   131 
Reacquired debt costs and interest-rate swap settlements  162   172 
Deferred income taxes  (60)  (61)
Other  26   23 
   
   
 
Total $(1,967) $(1,891)
   
   
 
         
June 30,December 31,
PECO20042003



Regulatory Assets (Liabilities)
        
Competitive transition charge $4,129  $4,303 
Deferred income taxes  775   762 
Non-pension postretirement benefits  55   58 
Reacquired debt costs  45   49 
MGP regulatory asset (see Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies)  30   34 
U.S. Department of Energy facility decommissioning  23   26 
Nuclear decommissioning  (35)  (12)
Other  16   6 
   
   
 
Long-term regulatory assets  5,038   5,226 
Deferred energy costs (current asset)  25   81 
   
   
 
Total $5,063  $5,307 
   
   
 

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     The following tables provide supplemental balance sheet information as of March 31,June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003:

                          
March 31, 2004

ExelonComEdPECOGeneration
June 30, 2004June 30, 2004ExelonComEdPECOGeneration









Property, plant and equipment:Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment: 
Accumulated depreciation $6,221 $809 $2,078 $3,224 Accumulated depreciation $6,472 $879 $2,105 $3,370 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable: 
Allowance for uncollectible accounts 105 16 65 18 Allowance for uncollectible accounts 101 16 61 18 
                   
December 31, 2003ExelonComEdPECOGeneration





Property, plant and equipment:                
  Accumulated depreciation $6,948  $771  $2,048  $4,025 
Accounts receivable:                
 Allowance for uncollectible accounts  110   16   72   14 
 
15.17.Segment Information (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     Exelon operates in three business segments: Energy Delivery (ComEd and PECO), Generation and Enterprises. Exelon evaluates the performance of its business segments on the basis of net income.

     ComEd, PECO and Generation each operate in a single business segment; as such, no separate segment information is provided for these registrants.

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

     Exelon’s segment information for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 and at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 is as follows:

                                    
Corporate andCorporate and
EnergyIntersegmentEnergyIntersegment
DeliveryGenerationEnterprisesEliminationsConsolidatedDeliveryGenerationEnterprisesEliminationsConsolidated










Total revenues(a):
 
Total revenues(a):
 
2004 $2,575 $1,953 $90 $(896) $3,722  $2,435 $1,948 $43 $(876) $3,550 
2003 2,642 2,203(b) 250(b) (1,021) 4,074  2,322 2,058(b) 269(b) (928) 3,721 
Intersegment revenues:
  
2004 $15 $879 $4 $(898) $  $11 $871 $(4) $(878) $ 
2003 16 993 13(b) (1,022)   19 896 14(b) (929)  
Income (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles:
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest:Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest: 
2004 $497 $113 $(25) $(62) $523  $485 $266 $51 $(67) $735 
2003 517 (89)(b) (14)(b) (17) 397  481 234(b) (96)(b) (24) 595 
Income taxes:
  
2004 $185 $46 $(9) $(73) $149  $182 $100 $24 $(80) $226 
2003 192 (27)(b) (7)(b) (10) 148  190 92(b) (35)(b) (25) 222 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle:
2004 $ $32 $ $ $32 
2003 5 108 (1)  112 
Net income (loss):
  
2004 $312 $99 $(16) $11 $406  $303 $178 $27 $13 $521 
2003 330 46(b) (8)(b) (7) 361  291 142(b) (61)(b)  372 
Total assets:
 
March 31, 2004 $28,306 $16,563(c) $689 $(1,999) $43,559 
December 31, 2003 28,355 14,868(b) 727(b) (1,916) 42,034 


(a)$62 million in utility taxes is included in the revenues and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 for ComEd. $5057 million and $51 million in utility taxes are included in the revenues and expenses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, for ComEd. $50 million and $47 million in utility taxes are included in the revenues and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, for PECO.
 
(b)Effective January 1, 2004, Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, became part ofwas transferred to Generation. Segment information for the three months ended MarchJune 30, 2003 included in the table above has been adjusted to reflect Exelon Energy Company as part of the Generation segment. For the three months ended June 30, 2003, Exelon Energy Company reported the following:

           
Total revenues $174  Intersegment revenues $2 
Income (loss) before income taxes $1  Income taxes $1 
Net income (loss) $       

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003

Exelon’s segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 and at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 is as follows:

                     
Corporate and
EnergyIntersegment
DeliveryGenerationEnterprisesEliminationsConsolidated





Total revenues(a):
                    
2004 $5,010  $3,900  $133  $(1,771) $7,272 
2003  4,964   4,260(b)  518(b)  (1,947)  7,795 
Intersegment revenues:
                    
2004 $26  $1,750  $  $(1,776) $ 
2003  35   1,889   26(b)  (1,950)   
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles:
2004 $986  $383  $26  $(129) $1,266 
2003  998   146(b)  (109)(b)  (41)  994 
Income taxes:
                    
2004 $367  $146  $15  $(152) $376 
2003  382   65(b)  (41)(b)  (36)  370 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle:
2004 $  $32  $  $  $32 
2003  5   108   (1)      112 
Net income (loss):
                    
2004 $619  $280  $11  $23  $933 
2003  621   187(b)  (69)(b)  (6)  733 
Total assets:
                    
June 30, 2004 $28,370  $15,402(c) $592  $(2,262) $42,102 
December 31, 2003  28,369   14,753(b)  727(b)  (1,967)  41,882 


(a) $119 million and $113 million in utility taxes are included in the revenues and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, for ComEd. $100 million and $98 million in utility taxes are included in the revenues and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, for PECO.
(b) Effective January 1, 2004, Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, was transferred to Generation. Segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and as of December 31, 2003 included in the table above has been adjusted to reflect Exelon Energy Company as part of the Generation segment. Exelon Energy Company’s total assets as of December 31, 2003 were $104 million and for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2003, Exelon Energy Company reported the following:

               
Total revenues $330 Intersegment revenues $6  $504 Intersegment revenues $9 
Income (loss) before income taxes $(16) Income taxes $(6) $(16) Income taxes $(6)
Net income (loss) $(10)  $(10) 

(c) Includes $1,503$1,423 million of the total assets of Sithe consolidated on March 31, 2004assets under the provisions of FIN No. 46-R. See Note 4 — Sithe for further information regarding the consolidation of Sithe.

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16.18.Related-Party Transactions (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)
 
Exelon and ComEd

     Effective December 31, 2003, ComEd Financing II, ComEd Financing III, ComEd Funding, LLC and ComEd Transitional Funding Trust were deconsolidated from the financial statements of Exelon and ComEd in conjunction with the adoption of FIN No. 46-R. Prior periods were not restated in accordance with FIN No. 46-R.

     The financial statements of Exelon and ComEd include related-party transactions with its unconsolidated affiliates as reflectedpresented in the tables below.

       
               
For the
Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months Ended
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,June 30,



200420032004200320042003






Interest expense to affiliatesInterest expense to affiliates Interest expense to affiliates 
ComEd Transitional Funding Trust $24 $ ComEd Transitional Funding Trust $21 $ $45 $ 
ComEd Financing II 3  ComEd Financing II 4  7  
ComEd Financing III 3  ComEd Financing III 3  6  
Equity in losses from unconsolidated affiliatesEquity in losses from unconsolidated affiliates Equity in losses from unconsolidated affiliates 
ComEd Funding LLC (3)  ComEd Funding LLC (6)  (9)  
                  
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003




Receivables from affiliates (current)Receivables from affiliates (current) Receivables from affiliates (current) 
ComEd Transitional Funding Trust $11 $9 ComEd Transitional Funding Trust $13 $9 
Investment in affiliatesInvestment in affiliates Investment in affiliates 
ComEd Funding, LLC 42 45 ComEd Funding, LLC 47 45 
ComEd Financing II 8 8 ComEd Financing II 10 8 
ComEd Financing III 6 6 ComEd Financing III 6 6 
Receivable from affiliates (noncurrent)Receivable from affiliates (noncurrent) Receivable from affiliates (noncurrent) 
ComEd Transitional Funding Trust 9 9 ComEd Transitional Funding Trust 10 9 
Payables to affiliates (current)Payables to affiliates (current) Payables to affiliates (current) 
ComEd Financing II 3 6 ComEd Financing II 6 6 
ComEd Financing III  4 ComEd Financing III 4 4 
Long-term debt to affiliates (including due within one year)Long-term debt to affiliates (including due within one year) Long-term debt to affiliates (including due within one year) 
ComEd Transitional Funding Trust 1,583 1,676 ComEd Transitional Funding Trust 1,497 1,676 
ComEd Financing II 155 155 ComEd Financing II 155 155 
ComEd Financing III 206 206 ComEd Financing III 206 206 

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     In addition to the transactions described above, ComEd’s financial statements include related-party transactions as reflectedpresented in the tables below.

                      
For the Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



200420032004200320042003






Operating revenues from affiliatesOperating revenues from affiliates Operating revenues from affiliates 
Generation(a) $10 $11 Generation(a) $5 $15 $16 $26 
Enterprises(a)  2 Enterprises(a) 1 1 1 3 
Other 1  
Purchased power from affiliatePurchased power from affiliate Purchased power from affiliate 
PPA with Generation(b) 530 572 PPA with Generation(b) 514 528 1,043 1,099 
Operations & maintenance from affiliatesOperations & maintenance from affiliates Operations & maintenance from affiliates 
BSC(c) 44 27 BSC(c) 49 21 89 46 
Enterprises(d, e) 4 3 Enterprises(d,e) (4) 3 1 6 
Interest income from affiliatesInterest income from affiliates Interest income from affiliates 
UII(f) 4 6 UII(f) 4 6 9 12 
Exelon intercompany money pool(j) 1  Exelon intercompany money pool(j) 1 1 2 1 
Other 1 1 
Capitalized costsCapitalized costs Capitalized costs 
BSC(c) 2 1 BSC(c) 16 5 28 8 
Enterprises(e)  6 Enterprises(e)  6  12 
Cash dividends paid to parentCash dividends paid to parent 103 120 Cash dividends paid to parent 104 91 207 211 

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March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003




Receivables from affiliates (current)Receivables from affiliates (current) Receivables from affiliates (current) 
UII(f) $4 $3 UII(f) $9 $3 
PECO(h) 1 6 PECO(h)  6 
Exelon intercompany money pool(j) 226 405 Exelon intercompany money pool(j) 198 405 
Other 7 5 Other  5 
Receivables from affiliates (noncurrent)Receivables from affiliates (noncurrent) Receivables from affiliates (noncurrent) 
UII(f) 1,071 1,071 UII(f) 1,071 1,071 
Generation(k) 1,227 1,183 Generation(k) 1,212 1,183 
Other 3 8 Other 7 8 
Payables to affiliates (current)Payables to affiliates (current) Payables to affiliates (current) 
Generation decommissioning(g) 11 11 Generation decommissioning(g) 11 11 
Generation(a, b) 152 171 Generation(a,b) 182 171 
BSC(c) 22 13 BSC(c) 19 13 
Other  2 Other  2 
Payables to affiliates (noncurrent)Payables to affiliates (noncurrent) Payables to affiliates (noncurrent) 
Generation decommissioning(g) 22 22 Generation decommissioning(g) 22 22 
Other 6 6 Other 5 6 
Shareholders’ equity — receivable from parent(i)Shareholders’ equity — receivable from parent(i) 219 250 Shareholders’ equity — receivable from parent(i) 188 250 


 
(a)ComEd provides electric, transmission and other ancillary services to Generation and Enterprises.
 
(b)Effective January 1, 2001, ComEd entered into a full-requirements PPA with Generation.
 
(c)ComEd receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. Additionally in 2004, due to the centralization of certain functions, certain employees were transferred from ComEd to BSC. As a result, ComEd now receives additional services from BSC including planning and engineering of delivery systems, management of construction, maintenance and operations of the transmission and delivery systems and management of other support services. A portion of such services, provided at cost including applicable overhead, is capitalized.
 
(d)ComEd has contracted with Exelon Services (an Enterprises company) to provide energy conservation services to ComEd customers. During the three months ended June 30, 2004, ComEd recorded a true-up of prior billings resulting in a credit balance.
 
(e)ComEd received substation and transmission engineering and construction services under contracts with InfraSource, Inc. (InfraSource). A portion of such services is capitalized. Exelon sold InfraSource in September 2003.
 
(f)ComEd has a note and interest receivable with a variable rate of the one month forward LIBOR rate plus 50 basis points from Unicom Investments Inc. (UII) relating to theComEd’s December 1999 fossil plant sale. This note matures in December 2011.
 
(g)ComEd has a short-term and long-term payable to Generation, primarily representing ComEd’s legal requirements to remit collections of nuclear decommissioning costs from its customers to Generation.
 
(h)In 2004, ComEd’s receivable from PECO was related to PECO’s share of a joint invoice paid by ComEd. In 2003, ComEd provided hurricane restoration assistance to PECO.
(i)ComEd has a non-interest bearing receivable from Exelon related to a corporate restructuring in 2001. The receivable is expected to be settled over the years 2004 through 2008.

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(i)ComEd has a non-interest bearing receivable from Exelon related to a corporate restructuring in 2001. The receivable is expected to be settled over the years 2004 through 2008.
(j)ComEd participates in Exelon’s intercompany money pool. ComEd earns interest on its investment in the money pool at a market rate of interest.
 
(k)ComEd has a long-term receivable from Generation related to a regulatory liability as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 143.
 
Exelon and PECO

     Effective July 1, 2003, PECO Trust IV, a financing subsidiary created in May 2003, was deconsolidated from the financial statements of Exelon and PECO in conjunction with the adoption of FIN No. 46. Additionally, effective December 31, 2003, PECO Trust III and the PETT were deconsolidated from the financial statements of Exelon and PECO in conjunction with the adoption of FIN No. 46-R. Prior periods were not restated.

     The financial statements of Exelon and PECO reflectinclude related-party transactions with unconsolidated financing subsidiaries as reflectedpresented in the tables below.

                      
For the Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



200420032004200320042003






Operating revenues from affiliateOperating revenues from affiliate Operating revenues from affiliate 
PETT(a) $2 $ PETT(a) $3 $ $5 $ 
Interest expense to affiliatesInterest expense to affiliates Interest expense to affiliates 
PETT 60  PETT 59  119  
PECO Trust III 2  PECO Trust III 1  3  
PECO Trust IV 1  PECO Trust IV 2  3  
                  
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003




Investment in affiliatesInvestment in affiliates Investment in affiliates 
PETT $100 $104 PETT $94 $104 
PECO Energy Capital Corp 16 16 PECO Energy Capital Corp 16 16 
PECO Trust IV 3 3 PECO Trust IV 4 3 
Receivables from affiliates (non-current)Receivables from affiliates (non-current) Receivables from affiliates (non-current) 
PECO Trust IV 1 1 PECO Trust IV  1 
Payables to affiliatesPayables to affiliates Payables to affiliates 
PECO Trust III 12 10 PECO Trust III 10 10 
PECO Trust IV 2  PECO Energy Capital Corp 1 1 
PECO Energy Capital Corp  1 
Long-term debt to affiliates (including due within one year)Long-term debt to affiliates (including due within one year) Long-term debt to affiliates (including due within one year) 
PETT 3,761 3,849 PETT 3,683 3,849 
PECO Trust III 81 81 PECO Trust III 81 81 
PECO Trust IV 103 103 PECO Trust IV 103 103 

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(a)PECO received a monthly service fee from PETT based on a percentage of the outstanding balance of all series of transition bonds.

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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(a)PECO received a monthly service fee from PETT based on a percentage of the outstanding balance of all series of transition bonds.

    In addition to the transactions described above, PECO’s financial statements include related-party transactions as reflectedpresented in the tables below.

                      
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Ended March 31,Ended June 30,June 30,



200420032004200320042003






Operating revenues from affiliateOperating revenues from affiliate Operating revenues from affiliate 
Generation(a) $2 $3 Generation(a) $2 $3 $4 $5 
Purchased power from affiliatePurchased power from affiliate Purchased power from affiliate 
Generation(b) 349 357 Generation(b) 349 324 699 681 
Fuel from affiliateFuel from affiliate 
Generation(c) 7  7  
Operating and maintenance from affiliatesOperating and maintenance from affiliates Operating and maintenance from affiliates 
BSC(c) 23 10 BSC(d) 28 10 51 22 
Enterprises(d)  2 Enterprises(e)  1  3 
Capitalized costsCapitalized costs Capitalized costs 
Enterprises(d)  6 Enterprises(e)  7  13 
BSC(c)  3 BSC(d) 5 2 9 3 
Cash dividends paid to parentCash dividends paid to parent 90 89 Cash dividends paid to parent 90 76 180 165 
                  
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003


Receivable from affiliate (current)Receivable from affiliate (current) 


Exelon intercompany money pool(i) $35 $ 
Receivable from affiliate (noncurrent)Receivable from affiliate (noncurrent) Receivable from affiliate (noncurrent) 
Generation decommissioning(e) $40 $12 Generation decommissioning(f) 35 12 
Payables to affiliates (current)Payables to affiliates (current) Payables to affiliates (current) 
Generation(b) 110 115 Generation(b) 135 115 
BSC(c) 18 15 BSC(d) 24 15 
ComEd(f) 1 6 ComEd(g)  6 
Other 1 3 Other  3 
Shareholder’s equity — receivable from parent(g) 1,588 1,623 
Shareholder’s equity — receivable from parent(h)Shareholder’s equity — receivable from parent(h) 1,553 1,623 


 
(a)PECO provides energy to Generation for Generation’s own use.
 
(b)Effective January 1, 2001, PECO entered into a full-requirements PPA with Generation.
 
(c)Effective April 1, 2004, PECO entered into a one year gas procurement agreement with Generation.
(d)PECO receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. Additionally in 2004, due to the centralization of certain functions, certain employees were transferred from PECO to BSC. As a result, PECO now receives additional services from BSC, including planning and engineering of delivery systems, management of construction, maintenance and operations of the transmission and delivery systems and management of other support services. Such services are provided at cost, including applicable overhead. Some of these costs are capitalized.
 
(d)(e)Prior to 2004, PECO receivesreceived services from Enterprises for construction, which arewere capitalized, and the deployment of automated meter reading technology, which iswere expensed.

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

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(e)(f)PECO has a long-term receivable from Generation related to a regulatory liability as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 143.
 
(f)(g)In 2004, PECO’s payable to ComEd was related to PECO’s share of a joint invoice paid by ComEd. In 2003, PECO received reliefassistance from ComEd workers during Hurricane Isabel.
 
(g)(h)PECO has a non-interest bearing receivable from Exelon related to the 2001 corporate restructuring. The receivable is expected to be settled over the years 2004 through 2010.
(i)PECO participates in Exelon’s intercompany money pool. PECO earns interest on its investment in the money pool at a market rate of interest.
 
Exelon and Generation

     The financial statements of Exelon and Generation reflectinclude related-party transactions with unconsolidated affiliates as reflectedpresented in the tables below. Generation accounted for its investment in AmerGen as an equity method investment prior to the acquisition of British Energy’s 50% interest in December 2003 and its investment in Sithe as an equity method investment prior to its consolidation as of March 31, 2004. Additionally, effective January 1, 2004, Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, became part ofwas transferred to Generation.

        
           
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Three MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,Ended June 30,



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Operating revenues from affiliatesOperating revenues from affiliates Operating revenues from affiliates 
ComEd(a) $514 $528 $1,043 $1,099 
ComEd(a) $530 $572 PECO(a) 356 324 706 681 
PECO(a) 349 357 Exelon Energy Company(b)  44  109 
Exelon Energy Company(b)  64 BSC 1  1  
Purchased power from affiliatesPurchased power from affiliates Purchased power from affiliates 
AmerGen(c)  67 AmerGen(c)  110  177 
ComEd(a) 8 7 ComEd(a) 3 13 12 20 
Exelon Energy Company(b)  6 Exelon Energy Company(b)  2  9 
Operating and maintenance from affiliatesOperating and maintenance from affiliates Operating and maintenance from affiliates 
Sithe(d)  4 Sithe(d)  2  6 
ComEd(a) 2 4 ComEd(a) 2 2 4 6 
PECO(a) 2 3 PECO(a) 2 3 4 6 
BSC(e) 61 35 BSC(e) 65 35 126 70 
Interest expense to affiliatesInterest expense to affiliates Interest expense to affiliates 
Sithe(d)  3 Sithe(d)  3  6 
Exelon(f)  1 Exelon(f)    1 
Exelon intercompany money pool(f) 1  Exelon intercompany money pool(f) 1 1 2 1 
Services provided to affiliatesServices provided to affiliates Services provided to affiliates 
AmerGen(c)  17 AmerGen(c)  18  35 
Cash distribution paid to memberCash distribution paid to member 109 45 109 45 

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

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March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
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Receivables from affiliatesReceivables from affiliates Receivables from affiliates 
ComEd(a) $152 $171 ComEd(a) $182 $171 
ComEd decommissioning(g) 11 11 ComEd decommissioning(g) 11 11 
PECO(a) 110 115 PECO(a) 135 115 
BSC(e)  3 BSC(e)  3 
Exelon Energy Company(b)  18 Exelon Energy Company(b)  18 
Sithe(d)  3 Sithe(d)  3 
Other 11 8 Other 6 8 
Note receivable from affiliateNote receivable from affiliate Note receivable from affiliate 
Note receivable from Sithe(d)  92 Note receivable from Sithe(d)  92 
Other 1  Other 1  
Long-term receivable from affiliateLong-term receivable from affiliate Long-term receivable from affiliate 
ComEd decommissioning(g) 22 22 ComEd decommissioning(g) 22 22 
Payables to affiliatesPayables to affiliates Payables to affiliates 
Exelon(f)  1 Exelon(f)  1 
Enterprises 9  BSC(e) 28  
BSC(e) 36  Other 4  
Other 17  
Payables to affiliates (non-current)Payables to affiliates (non-current) Payables to affiliates (non-current) 
ComEd decommissioning(h) 1,227 1,183 ComEd decommissioning(h) 1,212 1,183 
PECO decommissioning(h) 40 12 PECO decommissioning(h) 35 12 
Notes payable to affiliatesNotes payable to affiliates Notes payable to affiliates 
Exelon(f)  115 Exelon(f)  115 
Exelon intercompany money pool(f) 226 301 Exelon intercompany money pool(f) 198 301 
Sithe(d)  90 Sithe(d)  90 


 
(a)Effective January 1, 2001, Generation entered into full-requirements PPAs with ComEd and PECO. Generation purchases transmission and ancillary services from ComEd and buys power from PECO for Generation’s own use. In order to facilitate payment processing, ComEd processes certain invoice payments on behalf of Generation.
 
(b)Generation sells power to Exelon Energy Company and buys backCompany. Prior to May 1, 2004, Generation purchased excess power.power from Exelon Energy Company. Prior to the transfer of Exelon Energy Company’s assets to Generation from Enterprises effective January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company was an intercompany affiliate of Generation.
 
(c)Prior to Generation’s purchase of British Energy’s 50% interest in AmerGen in December 2003, AmerGen was an unconsolidated affiliate of Exelon and Generation and was considered to be a related party of Exelon and Generation. Generation entered into PPAs dated June 26, 2003, December 18, 2001 and November 22, 1999 with AmerGen. Under the 2003 PPA, Generation agreed to purchase from AmerGen all the energy from Oyster Creek through April 9, 2009. Under the 2001 PPA, Generation agreed to purchase from AmerGen all the energy from TMI from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2014. Under the 1999 PPA, Generation agreed to purchase from AmerGen all of the residual energy

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

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from Clinton through December 31, 2004. Currently, the residual output is approximately 31% of the total output of Clinton. Under a service agreement dated March 1, 1999, Generation provides AmerGen with certain operation and support services to the nuclear facilities owned by AmerGen. This service agreement has an indefinite term and may be terminated by Generation or AmerGen with 90 days notice. Generation is compensated for these services at cost.

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

an indefinite term and may be terminated by Generation or AmerGen with 90 days notice. Generation is compensated for these services at cost.

 
(d)Under a service agreement dated December 18, 2000, Sithe provides Generation certain fuel and project development services. Sithe is compensated for these services at cost. In December 2003, Sithe received letter of credit proceeds of $3 million, which Generation was billed on behalf of Sithe. Under the terms of the agreement to acquire Exelon New England dated November 1, 2002, Generation issued a note to Sithe which was subsequently modified and increased to $536 million. During 2003, Generation repaid $446 million of this note. In the first quarter of 2004, Generation repaid $27 million prior to consolidation of Sithe in accordance with the provisions of FIN No. 46-R. The balance of the note is to be paid on the earlier of December 1, 2004, certain Sithe liquidity requirements, or upon a change of control of Generation. The note bears interest at the rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.875%. In connection with a series of transactions in November 2003 that restructured the ownership of Sithe (see Note 4 — Sithe for additional information), Generation received a $92 million note receivable from EXRES SHC, Inc., which holds the common stock of Sithe. Generation owns 50% of EXRES SHC, Inc and consolidated its investment pursuant to FIN No. 46-R effective March 31, 2004. Prior to the consolidation of Sithe in connection with FIN No. 46-R, Sithe was an unconsolidated affiliate of Exelon and Generation and was considered to be a related party of Exelon and Generation.
 
(e)Generation receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. Such services are provided at cost, including applicable overhead. Some third party reimbursements due Generation are recovered through BSC.
 
(f)Represents the outstanding balance of amounts borrowed under the intercompany money pool and other short-term obligations payable to Exelon. In order to facilitate payment processing, Exelon processes certain invoice payments on behalf of Generation.
 
(g)Generation has a short-term and a long-term receivable from ComEd, primarily representing ComEd’s legal requirements to remit collections of nuclear decommissioning costs from its customers to Generation resulting from the 2001 corporate restructuring.
 
(h)Generation has a long-term payablepayables to ComEd and PECO as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 143.
17.Subsequent Events (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

In April 2004, Enterprises signed an agreement to sell its investment in PECO TelCove, a communications joint venture, for estimated sales proceeds of $49 million. The agreement to sell is subject to customary closing conditions and various regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2004.

ComEd

     ComEd had entered into interest-rate swaps to effectively convert $485 million in fixed-rate debt to floating-rate debt. These swaps had been designated as fair-value hedges, as defined by SFAS No. 133. In April 2004, ComEd settled these swaps for net proceeds of approximately $32 million. The proceeds will be amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining life of the related debt.

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONDENSED COMBINED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
19.Subsequent Events (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)
Credit Facility (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     At June 30, 2004, Exelon Corporate, along with ComEd, PECO and Generation, participated in a $750 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement and a $750 million three-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a group of banks. On April 15,July 16, 2004, PECO redeemed $75the $750 million of 6 3/8% First364-day facility was replaced with a $1 billion five-year facility and Refunding Mortgage Bonds due August 15, 2005 at a price equalthe $750 million three-year facility was reduced to the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. On April 23, 2004, PECO issued $75 million of 5.90% First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds due 2034, the proceeds of which will be used to finance the cost$500 million. The terms of the first mortgage bonds that were redeemed on April 15, 2004. In connectionnew facilities are consistent with the issuance, during Marchprevious facilities. Both revolving credit agreements are used principally to support the commercial paper programs at Exelon Corporate, ComEd, PECO and Generation and to issue letters of credit.

Synthetic Fuel-producing Facilities (Exelon)

     In July 2004, PECO entered intoExelon purchased an interest in a forward-startinglimited partnership that indirectly owns four synthetic fuel-producing facilities. Exelon’s purchase price for these facilities included a combination of cash, a note payable and contingent consideration dependent upon the production levels of the facilities. These facilities are not consolidated within Exelon’s financial statements because Exelon does not have a controlling financial interest rate swap in these facilities. The note payable recorded for the aggregate amountpurchase of $75 million which settled for net proceedsthe facilities was $22 million. Exelon’s right to acquire its share of $5 million in April 2004tax credits generated by the facilities was recorded as an intangible asset and will be amortized overas the lifetax credits are earned. Private letter rulings have been received by the partnership that indicate these facilities qualify for tax credits under Section 29 of the debt issuance.Internal Revenue Code.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     (Dollars(Dollars in millions except per share data, unless otherwise noted)

General

     Exelon Corporation (Exelon), a registered public utility holding company, through its subsidiaries, operates in three business segments:

 • Energy Delivery, whose businesses include the regulated sale of electricity and distribution and transmission services by Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) in northern Illinois and PECO Energy Company (PECO) in southeastern Pennsylvania and the purchase and sale of natural gas and distribution services by PECO in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia.
 
 • Generation, consisting of Exelon Generation Company, LLC’s (Generation) owned and contracted for electric generating facilities, energy marketing operations, a 50% interest in EXRES SHC, Inc., the holding company of Sithe Energies, Inc. and its subsidiaries, hereafter referred to as Sithe, and, effective January 1, 2004, the competitive retail sales business of Exelon Energy Company.
 
 • Enterprises, consisting primarily of the remaining energy services business of Exelon Services, Inc. (Exelon Services)(Services), the remaining district cooling businessinvestments of Exelon Thermal Holdings, Inc. (Thermal), the remaining electrical contracting business of F & M Holdings, LLC, a communications joint venture, and other investments weighted towardsrelated to the communications, energy services and retail services industries. Effective January 1, 2004, the competitive retail sales business of Exelon Energy Company became partwas transferred to Generation. See Note 3 of Generation.the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the disposition of businesses within the Enterprises segment during 2004.

     See Note 1517 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further segment information. ExelonExelon’s corporate operations, through its business services subsidiary, Exelon Business Services Company (BSC), provide the business segments a variety of support services, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology, supply management and corporate governance services. Additionally, in 2004, due to the centralization of certain functions, certain employees were transferred from ComEd and PECO to BSC. As a result, ComEd and PECO now receive additional services from BSC, including planning and engineering of delivery systems, management of construction, maintenance and operations of the transmission and delivery systems, and management of other support services. These costs are allocated to the business segments. Additionally, the results of Exelon’s corporate operations include costs for strategic long-term planning, certain governmental affairs, and interest costs and income from various investment and financing activities.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

     Management of each of the registrants makes a number of significant estimates, assumptions and judgments in the preparation of its financial statements. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in the registrants’ accounting for derivative instruments, regulatory assets and liabilities, nuclear decommissioning, depreciable lives of property, plant and equipment, asset impairments, severance accounting, defined benefit pension and other postretirement welfare benefits, taxation, unbilled energy revenues and environmental costs. Set forth below is an update to the 2003 Form 10-K.

 
Accounting for Ownership Interests in Variable Interest Entities (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation)

     Exelon, through Generation, has a 50% interest in Sithe, and inSithe. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN No. 46-R), Exelon and Generation consolidated Sithe within their financial statements as of March 31, 2004. The determination that Sithe qualified as a variable interest entity and that

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total assets and total liabilities as of March 31,June 30, 2004 were $1,503$1,423 million and $1,399$1,338 million, respectively. As required by FIN No. 46-R, upon the occurrence of a future triggering event, such as a change in ownership, management will reassess its investment in Sithe to determine if Generation continues to qualify as the primary beneficiary. If management determines in a future period that Sithe no longer qualifies to be consolidated within the financial statements of Exelon and Generation pursuant to FIN No. 46-R, this determinationthe resulting deconsolidation of Sithe could have a significant impacteffect on the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Exelon and Generation and classifications within their Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The consolidation of Sithe did not have an impacteffect on Exelon’s and Generation’s income before the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, and Exelon and Generation do not anticipate that the consolidation will have a significant impacteffect on net income in future periods.

     In addition to Sithe, management reviewed other entities with which Exelon and its subsidiaries have business relationships to determine if those entities were variable interest entities that required consolidationshould be consolidated under FIN No. 46-R and concluded that those entities should not be consolidated within Exelon’sthe financial statements. Had management determined that consolidationstatements of one or more of these entities was required, this determination could have had an impact on the consolidated financial statements.Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation.

New Accounting Pronouncements

     See Note 2 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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Executive SummaryOverview

     Financial Results. Exelon’s diluted earnings per average common share increased by 10%37% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, primarily as a result of decreased losses at Enterprises, an increase in net income at Generation and favorable tax effects from investments in synthetic fuel producingfuel-producing facilities. Enterprises recorded a gain on the sale of Exelon Thermal Holdings, Inc. (Exelon Thermal) of $36 million (before income taxes and net of debt prepayment penalties), while Enterprises’ 2003 income reflected a goodwill impairment charge of $47 million (before income taxes) and investment-related impairment charges of $35 million (before income taxes). The increase in Generation’s net income reflects an $85 million gain (before income taxes) on the sale of Boston Generating, LLC (Boston Generating) during the second quarter of 2004. Exelon’s investments in synthetic fuel-producing facilities partially offsetprovided a tax benefit of $48 million and increased Exelon’s net income for the three months ended June 30, 2004 by $15 million.

     Exelon’s diluted earnings per average common share increased by 25% for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, primarily as a decreaseresult of decreased losses at Enterprises, an increase in net income at Energy Delivery.Generation and favorable tax effects from investments in synthetic fuel-producing facilities. Enterprises results were affected by the 2004 gain recorded on the sale of Thermal and the 2003 goodwill and investment impairment charges discussed above. The increase in Generation’s net income reflects a 2003 impairment charge of $200 million (before income taxes) related to Generation’s investment in Sithe and an increase in$85 million gain (before income taxes) on the firstsale of Boston Generating during the second quarter of 2004 in revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense, partially offset by increased operating and maintenance expense primarily resulting from the acquisition of AmerGen in December 2003. The net income of Energy Delivery was unfavorably affected by a decrease in revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense and increased depreciation and amortization expense, partially offset by reduced operating and maintenance expense and interest expense.2004. In the first quarter of 2004, Exelon recorded an after-tax gain of $32 million in accordance with FIN No. 46-R.46-R and the resulting consolidation of Sithe. In the first quarter of 2003, Exelon recorded an after-tax gain of $112 million upon the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143, “Asset Retirement Obligations” (SFAS No. 143).

     The Exelon Way. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Exelon — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussion of Exelon’s implementation of The Exelon Way.

     Investment Strategy. Exelon continued to follow a disciplined approach in investing to maximize the earnings and cash flows from its assets and businesses and to divest those assets and businesses that do not meet its goals. Highlights in the first quarterhalf of 2004 included:include:

 • On February 23,May 25, 2004, Generation and the lenders under the Boston Generating, LLC (Boston Generating) $1.25 billion credit facility (Boston Generating Facility) entered into a settlement that will result incompleted the sale, transfer and assignment of ownership of its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Boston Generating, which owns the companies that own the Mystic 4-7, Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities, and the transfer of responsibility for plant operations and power marketing activities to a special purpose entity owned by the lenders. Exelon also settled certain litigation associated with the projects. Upon entering into the sale agreement with the lenders the assets and liabilitiesunder Boston Generating’s $1.25 billion credit facility. The resulting pre-tax gain of Boston Generating were classified as held for sale$85 million ($52 million after-tax) was recorded within Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income during the second quarter of 2004.
 
 • Exelon continued to execute its divestiture strategy for Enterprises by selling threefive units of Exelon Services, Inc. (Services) during the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2004 for estimated salestotal expected proceeds of $3$34 million plus existing working capitalsubject to post-closing adjustments, and entering into an agreement in April 2004 to sellselling its investment in PECO TelCove, a communications joint venture, along with certain telecommunications assets, for estimated sales proceeds of $49 million.million in June 2004. Exelon expects to closeclosed on the sale of the Chicago business of Exelon Thermal during the second quarter of 2004 for net cash proceeds of $134 million and expects to close on the sale of the Aladdin thermal facility during the second half of 2004.

     Enterprises continues to pursue the divestiture of other businesses and investments; however, it may be unable to fully divest certain businesses and investments for a number of reasons, including an inability to locate appropriate buyers or negotiate acceptable terms for the transactions. In addition, the amount that Enterprises may realize from a divestiture is subject to market conditions that may contribute to pricing and other terms that are materially less than expected and could result in a loss on the sale. Timing of any divestitures may positively or negatively affect the results of operations. As of June 30, 2004, Enterprises had total assets and liabilities of $592 million and $200 million, respectively.

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Financing Activities. Exelon made payments of approximately $345 million for the purpose of retiring PECO and ComEd transition trust long-term debt and repaid approximately $181$237 million of transition trust notes and $182 million ofother net long-term debt resulting in expected annual interest savings of $23 million.during the six months ended June 30, 2004. Exelon met all of its capital resource commitments with internally generated cash and expects to do so in the foreseeable future, absent new acquisitions. In January 2004, Exelon announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend on its common stock from $0.50 to $0.55 per share, and approved a 2-for-1 stock split of its common stock. The recorddistribution date was May 5, 2004. The share and per-share amounts included in this Form 10-Q have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the stock split was April 19,split. In the second quarter of 2004, Exelon’s Board of Directors approved a discretionary share repurchase program. Exelon purchased common stock, held as treasury shares as of June 30, 2004, totaling $75 million during the second quarter of 2004. Exelon also replaced its $750 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement with a $1 billion five-year facility and the distribution date will be May 5,reduced its $750 million three-year facility to $500 million in a transaction that closed on July 16, 2004.

     Operations.Regulatory Developments. On March 18,May 1, 2004, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved ComEd’s plan to complete the integration ofComEd fully integrated its transmission facilities into PJM Interconnection (PJM) subject to the North American Electric Regulatory Commission (NERC) approval of PJM and Midwest ISO reliability plans to assure no adverse impacts. The NERC granted the required approval on April 2, 2004. On April 27, 2004, the FERC issued its order approving ComEd’s application to fully integrate into PJM on May 1, 2004. ComEd intends to accept the conditions in the FERC order and expects full integration to occur on that date.. PECO and ComEd’s membership in PJM supports Exelon’s commitment to competitive wholesale electric markets and will provide Exelon the benefits of more transparent, liquid and

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competitive markets for the sale and purchase of electricity.electric energy and capacity. Upon joining PJM, ComEd will begin to incur incrementalbegan incurring administrative fees, which are expected to approximate $30 million annually. However, Exelon believes such costs will ultimately be more thanpartially offset by the benefits of full access to a wholesale competitive marketplace, butparticularly after ComEd’s regulatory transition period ends in 2006; however, changes in market dynamics could affect the ultimate financial impact on Exelon.

     ComEd currently earns approximately $66 million annually from through and out (T&O) rates for energy flowing across ComEd’s transmission system. On March 19, 2004, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order to Exelon.

eliminate these rates effective May 1, 2004, which was subsequently deferred until December 1, 2004. The T&O rates are to be replaced by a new long-term transmission pricing structure that will eliminate seams in the PJM and Midwest ISO regions. Transmission owners in PJM and Midwest ISO and other parties must file one or more pricing proposals with the FERC on or before October 1, 2004, with an effective date of December 1, 2004. While Exelon and ComEd cannot predict the outcome of the FERC’s final determination of a new long-term transmission pricing structure, such pricing structure could adversely impact Exelon’s and ComEd’s results of operations.

     See ComEd’s “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Executive Overview” for further information regarding Regulatory Developments.

Operations. Generation’s nuclear fleet achieved a 90.5%93.3% capacity factor infor the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 94.4%94.2% in the first quartersame period of 2003 primarily as a result of increased planned outage days.

     Outlook for the Remainder of 2004 and Beyond. Exelon’s outlook for the remainder of 2004 is consistent with the discussion within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Exelon — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K.

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Results of Operations — Exelon Corporation

 
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2004 Compared To Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2003
                            
20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Operating revenues $3,722 $4,074 $(352) (8.6)% $3,550 $3,721 $(171) (4.6)%
Purchased power and fuel expense 1,398 1,737 (339) (19.5)% 1,211 1,387 (176) (12.7)%
Operating and maintenance expense 1,115 1,109 6 0.5% 1,056 1,100 (44) (4.0)%
Operating income 716 757 (41) (5.4)% 783 800 (17) (2.1)%
Other income and deductions (193) (360) 167 (46.4)% (48) (205) 157 (76.6)%
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 523 397 126 31.7%
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 374 249 125 50.2%
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 32 112 (80) (71.4)%
Income before income taxes and minority interest 735 595 140 23.5%
Net income 406 361 45 12.5% 521 372 149 40.1%
Diluted earnings per share 1.22 1.11 0.11 9.9% 0.78 0.57 0.21 36.8%

     Operating Revenues. Operating revenues decreased for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to decreased revenues at Enterprises due to the sale of the majority of the businesses of InfraSource, Inc. (InfraSource) during the third quarter of 2003, decreased competitive transition charge (CTC) collections at ComEd and Generation’s adoption of Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 03-11, “Reporting Realized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments That Are Subject to FASB Statement No. 133, ‘Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,’ and Not ‘Held for Trading Purposes’ as Defined in EITF Issue No. 02-3, ‘Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities’ ” (EITF 03-11) in the first quarter2004. Generation’s adoption of EITF 03-11 during 2004 that changed the presentation of certain power transactions and decreased operating revenues by $213 million. The adoption of EITF 03-11$239 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004 but had no impacteffect on net income. The decreases in operating revenues were partially offset by higher delivery volume and favorable weather conditions at Energy Delivery and an increase in market sales at Generation due to the acquisition of the remaining 50% of AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen) and the consolidation of Sithe. See further discussion of operating revenues by segment below.

     Purchased Power and Fuel Expense.Purchased power and fuel expense decreased during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to Generation’s adoption of EITF 03-11 during 2004, that changed the presentation of certain power transactions andwhich resulted in a decrease in purchased power expense and fuel expense of $206 million and $7 million, respectively.$239 million. In addition, purchased power decreased due to the Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% of AmerGen in December 2003, which was only partially offset by an increase in fuel expense. Purchased power represented 23% of Generation’s total supply for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to 37%36% for the same period in 2003. See further discussion of purchased power and fuel expense by segment below.

     Operating and Maintenance Expense. Operating and maintenance expense decreased slightly for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to decreased expenses at Enterprises due to the sale of the majority of the businesses of InfraSource during the third quarter of 2003 and decreased expenses at Energy Delivery due to a goodwill impairment charge recorded induring 2003, related to an

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agreement with various Illinois retail market participants and other interested parties, partially offset by increased expenses at Generation due to the acquisition of the remaining 50% of AmerGen, generating assets placed into service after the first quarterconsolidation of 2003Sithe and investmentsincreased costs at Boston Generating. Investments made by Exelon in the fourth quarter of 2003 in synthetic fuel-producing facilities.facilities increased operating and maintenance expense by $24 million. See further discussion of operating and maintenance expenses by segment below.

     Operating Income. The decreasechange in operating income, exclusive of the changes in operating revenues, purchased power and fuel expense and operating and maintenance expense discussed above, was primarily the result of increased depreciation expense due to an increaseadditional plant placed in service after the second quarter of $27 million2003 and increased amortization expense due to investments made in depreciation and amortization expensethe fourth quarter of 2003 in synthetic fuel-producing facilities. Taxes other than income were higher in 2004 as compared to 2003, primarily at Energy Delivery, as a result of a refund of Illinois Electricity Distribution taxes at ComEd and Generation, partially offset bythe reversal of a $5 million decreaseuse tax accrual resulting from an audit settlement at PECO, both in taxes other than income, primarily at Energy Delivery.2003.

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     Other Income and Deductions. Other income and deductions changed primarily due to an impairment charge2004 gains on the sales of $200Boston Generating and Exelon Thermal and 2003 investment impairments of $35 million (before income taxes) recorded during the first quarter of 2003 related to Generation’s investment in Sithe.by Enterprises. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates decreased by $42$46 million due to the acquisition of the remaining 50% of AmerGen in December 2003, the deconsolidation of certain financing trusts during 2003 and investments made in the fourth quarter of 2003 in synthetic fuel-producing facilities. Interest expense and distributions on preferred securities of subsidiaries collectively decreased $13increased $17 million, primarily due to lower outstanding debt and refinancing of existing debt at lower interest rates at Energy Delivery, partially offset by increased interest expense at Generation.

     Effective Income Tax Rate. Exelon’s effective income tax rate decreased from 37% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2003 to 28%31% for the same period in 2004, primarily due to investments made in synthetic fuel producingfuel-producing facilities during the fourth quarter of 2003.

Cumulative Effect of Changes in Accounting Principles. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2004 reflects income of $32 million, net of income taxes, related to the consolidation of Sithe pursuant to FIN No. 46-R which resulted from the reversal of certain guarantees on behalf of Sithe that had been recorded at Generation prior to December 31, 2003, while net income for the three months ended March 31, 2003 reflects income of $112 million, net of income taxes, for the adoption of SFAS No. 143. See Note 212 of the Condensed Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regardingdiscussion of the adoptions of FIN No. 46-R and SFAS No. 143.change in the effective income tax rate.

 
Results of Operations by Business Segment

     Exelon evaluates its performance on a business segment basis. The comparisons of operating results and other statistical information for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 set forth below reflect intercompany transactions, which are eliminated in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements.

 
Income (Loss) Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle by Business Segment
                 
Three Months
Ended March 31,

20042003Variance% Change




Energy Delivery $312  $325  $(13)  (4.0)%
Generation  67   (52)  119   n.m. 
Enterprises  (16)  (17)  1   (5.9)%
Corporate  11   (7)  18   n.m. 
   
   
   
     
Total $374  $249  $125   50.2%
   
   
   
     


     n.m. — not meaningful

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Net Income (Loss) by Business Segment
                          
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Energy Delivery $312 $330 $(18) (5.5)% $303 $291 $12 4.1%
Generation 99 56 43 76.8% 178 142 36 25.4% 
Enterprises (16) (18) 2 (11.1)% 27 (61) 88 n.m. 
Corporate 11 (7) 18 n.m.  13  13 n.m. 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total $406 $361 $45 12.5% $521 $372 $149 40.1%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 


n.m. — not meaningful

    Effective January 1, 2004, Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, became part ofwas transferred to Generation. The information for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2003 related to the Enterprises and Generation segments discussed below has not been adjusted to reflect the transfer of Exelon Energy Company from the Enterprises segment to the Generation segment. Exelon Energy Company reported the followingCompany’s results for the three months ended March 31, 2003:June 30, 2003 were as follows:

      
Total revenues $330  $174 
Intersegment revenues 6  2 
Income (loss) before income taxes (16)
Income taxes (benefit) (6)
Income before income taxes 1 
Income taxes 1 
Net income (loss) (10)  

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Results of Operations — Energy Delivery
                          
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Operating revenues $2,575 $2,642 $(67) (2.5)% $2,435 $2,322 $113 4.9%
Purchased power and fuel expense 1,179 1,191 (12) (1.0)% 1,059 986 73 7.4%
Operating and maintenance expense 352 400 (48) (12.0)% 355 342 13 3.8%
Depreciation and amortization expense 227 214 13 6.1% 228 213 15 7.0%
Operating income 680 694 (14) (2.0)% 661 666 (5) (0.8)%
Interest expense 183 196 (13) (6.6)% 172 189 (17) (9.0)%
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle 497 517 (20) (3.9)%
Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle 312 325 (13) (4.0)%
Net income 312 330 (18) (5.5)% 303 291 12 4.1%

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     Operating Revenues.The changes in Energy Delivery’s operating revenues for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

                       
ElectricGasTotal VarianceTotal



ElectricGasVariance



Volume $107 $4 $111 
ComEd’s integration into PJM 43  43 
Weather 43 (14) 29 
Rate changes and mix (11) 13 2 
Customer choice $(82) $ $(82) (67)  (67)
Weather (30) (7) (37)
Volume 52 (7) 45 
Rate changes and mix (57) 69 12 
Other effects (6) 1 (5) (11) 6 (5)
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase in operating revenues $(123) $56 $(67)
Increase (decrease) in operating revenues $104 $9 $113 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

     Customer Choice.Volume. ForBoth ComEd’s and PECO’s electric revenues increased as a result of higher delivery volume, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, due to an increased number of customers and increased usage per customer, primarily residential and large commercial and industrial customers for ComEd and across all customer classes for PECO.

ComEd’s Integration into PJM. Energy Delivery’s operating revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 due to ComEd’s May 1, 2004 entry into PJM. The increases relate to the change in control of the transmission assets from ComEd to PJM as a result of which ComEd receives revenues for its proportionate share of the transmission revenues generated by PJM, but also pays PJM for the use of its transmission assets. This is consistent with how PECO accounts for its PJM transmission revenues and 2003, 26%expenses. For 2004, ComEd’s operating revenues are estimated to increase by approximately $180 million, offset by a corresponding and 22%, respectively,equal increase in purchased power expense. Starting in 2005, on an annual basis, ComEd’s operating revenues and purchased power expense are estimated to increase between $200 to $250 million. However, there is no expected effect on revenues net of energy delivered to Energy Delivery’s retail customers was provided by alternative electric suppliers or under the ComEd Power Purchase Option (PPO). The decrease in electric retail revenues attributable to customer choice included a decrease in revenues of $56 million from customers in Illinois electing to purchase energy from an alternative retail energy supplier (ARES) or ComEd’s PPO and a decrease in revenues of $26 million from customers in Pennsylvania being assigned to or selecting an alternative electric generation supplier.purchased power expense.

     Weather. The demand for electricity is affected by weather conditions. Very warm weather in summer months and very cold weather in other months are referred to as “favorable weather conditions” because these weather conditions result in increased sales of electricity. Conversely, mild weather reduces demand. Energy Delivery’s electric revenues were positively affected by unfavorablefavorable weather conditions resulting from milder winter weatherconditions. Cooling degree-days in the first quarter of 2004.ComEd and PECO service territories were 68% and 66% higher, respectively. Heating degree-days in the ComEd and PECO service territories were 5%18% lower and 3%32% lower, respectively,respectively.

     Energy Delivery’s gas revenues were negatively affected by unfavorable weather conditions.

Rate Changes and Mix. ComEd’s CTC is reset in the second quarter of each year to reflect market price adjustments. Starting in the June 2003 billing cycle, the increased wholesale market price of electricity and other adjustments to the energy component decreased the collection of CTCs as compared to the

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respective prior year period. As a result, ComEd’s CTC revenues decreased $44 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This decrease was partially offset by increased wholesale market prices which increased energy revenue received under ComEd’s power purchase option (PPO) by $28 million.

     Energy Delivery’s gasDecreased average rates paid by ComEd’s residential customers resulted in a $10 million decrease in revenues. Although residential rates are frozen through 2006, ComEd’s average effective residential rates fluctuate due to the usage patterns of customers.

     Electric revenues were also affected by milder winter weather in the first quarter of 2004.

Volume. ComEd’s electric revenues increased $17 million at PECO as a result of higher delivery volume, exclusive$12 million of the effect of weather and customer choice, due to an increased number of customers and increased usage per customer, primarily residential and large commercial and industrial. PECO’s electric operating revenues increased as a result of a higher delivery volume, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, due to an increased usage per customer across all customer classes.

Rate Changes and Mix. Energy Delivery’s electric revenues decreased $42 million at ComEd primarily due to decreased average energy rates under ComEd’s PPO as a result of lower wholesale market prices. Electric revenues decreased $15 million at PECO primarily as a result offavorable rate mix due to changes in monthly usage patterns in all customer classes duringand $5 million related to a scheduled phase-out of merger-related rate reductions. In connection with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) approval of the merger of PECO, Unicom Corporation, and Exelon in 2000, PECO entered into a settlement agreement with the PUC and agreed to $200 million in aggregate rate reductions for all customers over the period January 1, 2002 through 2005. Rates were reduced by $60 million per year in 2002 and 2003 and will be reduced by $40 million per year in 2004 as compared to 2003.and 2005.

     Energy Delivery’s gas revenues increased due toreflect increases in rates through Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)PUC approved changes to the purchased gas adjustment clause that became effective March 1, 2003, DecemberJune 1, 2003 and March 1, 2004. The average purchased gas cost rate per million cubic feet for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 was 43%30% higher than the rate for the same period in 2003. PECO’s purchased gas cost rates are subject to periodic adjustments by the PUC and are designed to recover from or refund to customers the difference between the actual cost of purchased gas and the amount included in rates. PECO has asked the PUC for a decrease in its rates through the purchased gas adjustment clause effective December 1, 2004 as a result of lower current gas costs. This proposed decrease would have no impact on PECO’s operating income.

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Customer Choice. For the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, 29% and 25%, respectively, of energy delivered to Energy Delivery’s retail customers was provided by alternative electric suppliers (AES) or under the ComEd PPO. The decrease in electric retail revenues attributable to customer choice included a decrease in revenues of $51 million from customers in Illinois electing to purchase energy from an AES or under ComEd’s PPO and a decrease in revenues of $16 million from customers in Pennsylvania being assigned to or selecting an AES.

     Purchased Power and Fuel Expense. The changes in Energy Delivery’s purchased power and fuel expense for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

                       
TotalTotal
ElectricGasVarianceElectricGasVariance






Volume $44 $3 $47 
ComEd’s integration into PJM 43  43 
Prices 13 13 26 
Weather 16 (10) 6 
Customer choice $(78) $ $(78) (56)  (56)
Weather (11) (4) (15)
Prices (13) 69 56 
Volume 29 (7) 22 
Other 2 1 3  (3) 10 7 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase in purchased power and fuel expense $(71) $59 $(12)
Increase in purchased power and fuel expense $57 $16 $73 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

Volume. ComEd’s purchased power and fuel expense increased due to increases, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, in the number of customers and average usage per customer, primarily residential and large commercial and industrial customers. PECO’s electric purchased power and fuel expense increased as a result of higher delivery volume, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, due to increased customer growth and usage per customer across all customer classes.

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ComEd’s Integration into PJM. Energy Delivery’s operating revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 due to ComEd’s May 1, 2004 entry into PJM. See “Operating Revenues” above.

Prices. Energy Delivery’s electric purchased power increased primarily due to an increase at PECO as a result of higher wholesale market prices associated with certain large commercial and industrial customers whose billing rates are tied to wholesale market prices for energy. Fuel expense for gas increased due to higher gas prices. See “Operating Revenues” above.

Weather. Energy Delivery’s purchased power and fuel expense increased due to the effect of favorable weather conditions.

     Customer Choice. An increase in customer switching resulted in a reduction of purchased power expense, primarily due to ComEd’s non-residential customers electing to purchase energy from an ARESAES or ComEd’s PPO and PECO’s residential and small commercial and industrial customers selecting or being assigned to purchase energy from alternativean AES.

Operating and Maintenance Expense. The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Higher corporate allocations(a) $29 
Severance, pension and postretirement benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way  12 
Tax consultant fees(b)  5 
Employee fringe benefits(c)  (15)
Contractors  (8)
Environmental matters  (4)
Other  (6)
   
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $13 
   
 


(a)Higher corporate allocations primarily result from a higher percentage allocation to Energy Delivery due to the sale of certain Enterprises businesses.
(b)ComEd recorded a $5 million charge for contingent fees paid to a tax consultant (see Note 15 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information).
(c)During the second quarter of 2004, ComEd and PECO adopted the provisions of FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 106-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” (FSP FAS 106-2). Employee fringe benefits include a $2 million reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2. See Note 11 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to employee fringe benefits.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to increased competitive transition charge amortization of $7 million at PECO and increased depreciation of $5 million due to capital additions across Energy Delivery.

Operating Income. The change in operating income, exclusive of the changes in operating revenues, purchased power and fuel expense and operating and maintenance expense discussed above, was the result of increased taxes other than income. This increase was primarily attributable to $12 million related to the reversal of a PECO use tax accrual resulting from an audit settlement in 2003 and a 2003 ComEd refund of $5 million for Illinois Electricity Distribution Taxes.

Interest Expense. The reduction in interest expense was primarily due to scheduled principal payments.

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Energy Delivery Operating Statistics and Revenue Detail

Energy Delivery’s electric sales statistics and revenue detail were as follows:

                  
Three Months
Ended June 30,

Retail Deliveries — (in gigawatthours (GWhs))(a)20042003Variance% Change





Full service(b)
                
Residential  8,065   7,437   628   8.4%
Small commercial & industrial  6,477   6,646   (169)  (2.5)%
Large commercial & industrial  5,129   5,378   (249)  (4.6)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  1,424   1,555   (131)  (8.4)%
   
   
   
     
 Total full service  21,095   21,016   79   0.4%
   
   
   
     
PPO (ComEd only)
                
Small commercial & industrial  870   869   1   0.1%
Large commercial & industrial  877   1,318   (441)  (33.5)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  577   531   46   8.7%
   
   
   
     
   2,324   2,718   (394)  (14.5)%
   
   
   
     
Delivery only(c)
                
Residential  488   186   302   162.4%
Small commercial & industrial  2,194   1,580   614   38.9%
Large commercial & industrial  3,280   2,320   960   41.4%
Public authorities & electric railroads  406   247   159   64.4%
   
   
   
     
   6,368   4,333   2,035   47.0%
   
   
   
     
 Total PPO and delivery only  8,692   7,051   1,641   23.3%
   
   
   
     
Total retail deliveries
  29,787   28,067   1,720   6.1%
   
   
   
     


(a)One GWh is the equivalent of one million kilowatthours (kWh).
(b)Full service reflects deliveries to customers taking electric generation service under tariffed rates.
(c)Delivery only service reflects customers receiving electric generation service from an AES.

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Three Months
Ended June 30,

Electric Revenue20042003Variance% Change





Full service(a)
                
Residential $819  $769  $50   6.5%
Small commercial & industrial  593   585   8   1.4%
Large commercial & industrial  352   351   1   0.3%
Public authorities & electric railroads  94   102   (8)  (7.8)%
   
   
   
     
 Total full service  1,858   1,807   51   2.8%
   
   
   
     
PPO (ComEd only)(b)
                
Small commercial & industrial  60   59   1   1.7%
Large commercial & industrial  51   72   (21)  (29.2)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  31   28   3   10.7%
   
   
   
     
   142   159   (17)  (10.7)%
   
   
   
     
Delivery only(c)
                
Residential  38   14   24   171.4%
Small commercial & industrial  58   49   9   18.4%
Large commercial & industrial  48   48       
Public authorities & electric railroads  9   8   1   12.5%
   
   
   
     
   153   119   34   28.6%
   
   
   
     
 Total PPO and delivery only  295   278   17   6.1%
   
   
   
     
Total electric retail revenues
  2,153   2,085   68   3.3%
   
   
   
     
 Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d)  163   127   36   28.3%
   
   
   
     
Total electric revenue
 $2,316  $2,212  $104   4.7%
   
   
   
     


(a)Full service revenue reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates, which include the cost of energy and the delivery cost of the transmission and the distribution of the energy. PECO’s tariffed rates also include a CTC.
(b)Revenue from customers choosing ComEd’s PPO includes an energy charge at market rates, transmission and distribution charges and a CTC.
(c)Delivery only revenue reflects revenue from customers receiving electric generation service from an AES. Revenue from customers choosing an AES includes a distribution charge and a CTC. Prior to ComEd’s full integration into PJM on May 1, 2004, ComEd’s transmission charges received from an AES were included in wholesale and miscellaneous revenue.
(d)Wholesale and miscellaneous revenues include transmission revenue (including revenue from PJM), sales to municipalities and other wholesale energy sales.

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Energy Delivery’s gas sales statistics and revenue detail were as follows:

                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

Deliveries to customers (in million cubic feet (mmcf))20042003Variance% Change





Retail sales  8,162   9,222   (1,060)  (11.5)%
Transportation  6,410   5,779   631   10.9%
   
   
   
     
Total  14,572   15,001   (429)  (2.9)%
   
   
   
     
                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

Revenue20042003Variance% Change





Retail sales $102  $99  $3   3.0%
Transportation  4   4       
Resales and other  13   7   6   85.7%
   
   
   
     
Total $119  $110  $9   8.2%
   
   
   
     
Results of Operations — Generation
                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Operating revenues $1,948  $1,886  $62   3.3%
Purchased power and fuel expense  1,025   1,148   (123)  (10.7)%
Operating and maintenance expense  623   451   172   38.1%
Operating income  183   201   (18)  (9.0)%
Income before income taxes and minority interest  266   233   33   14.2%
Net income  178   142   36   25.4%

Operating Revenues. The changes in Generation’s operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Retail gas revenue $84 
Wholesale and retail electric sales  (39)
Electric revenue from affiliates  (31)
Other  48 
   
 
Increase in operating revenues $62 
   
 

Retail Gas Revenue. Retail gas revenue increased $84 million as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation as of January 1, 2004.

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Wholesale and Retail Electric Sales. The changes in Generation’s wholesale and retail electric sales for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Effects of the adoption of EITF 03-11(a) $(238)
Sale of Boston Generating  (43)
Exelon Energy Company and AmerGen operations  104 
Other operations  138 
   
 
Decrease in wholesale and retail electric sales $(39)
   
 


(a)Does not include $1 million of EITF 03-11 adjustments related to fuel sales that are included in other revenues.

    The adoption of EITF 03-11 on January 1, 2004 resulted in the netting of certain revenues and the associated purchase power and fuel expense in 2004. See Note 2 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of EITF 03-11. The sale of Boston Generating in May 2004 resulted in less revenues from this entity compared to the same period in the prior year. The acquisition of Exelon Energy and AmerGen resulted in increased wholesale and retail electric sales of approximately $104 million compared to the same period in the prior year.

     The other increase in wholesale and retail electric sales was primarily due to higher demand in the forward wholesale market and higher prices in the spot wholesale market. Market prices in the Midwest region were primarily driven by higher coal prices, and in the Mid-Atlantic region market prices were driven primarily by higher oil and gas prices.

Electric Revenue from Affiliates. Revenue from sales to affiliates decreased primarily as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004 as a result of which sales to Exelon Energy Company are no longer reported as affiliate revenue by Generation. Revenue from sales to Exelon Energy Company for the three months ended June 30, 2003 was $44 million.

     The decrease in revenue from sales to affiliates was partially offset by $15 million in higher sales to Energy Delivery. The higher sales to Energy Delivery were primarily due to overall increased usage per customer and favorable weather conditions.

Other. Certain other revenues increased for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, primarily due to the consolidation of Sithe’s operations beginning April 1, 2004.

Purchased Power and Fuel Expense. The changes in Generation’s purchased power and fuel expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Effects of the adoption of EITF 03-11 $(239)
Boston Generating  (33)
Midwest Generation  (25)
AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company  (11)
Volume  92 
Sithe Energies, Inc.   62 
Price  49 
Mark-to-market adjustments on hedging activity  11 
Other  (29)
   
 
Decrease in purchased power and fuel expense $(123)
   
 

Adoption of EITF 03-11. The adoption of EITF 03-11 resulted in a decrease in purchased power of $238 million and fuel expense of $1 million.

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Boston Generating. The decrease in fuel and purchased power expense for Boston Generating is due primarily to the sale of the business in May 2004. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Boston Generating.

Midwest Generation. The volume of purchased power acquired from Midwest Generation declined in 2004 as a result of Generation exercising its option to reduce the capacity purchased from Midwest Generation.

AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company. As result of Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen in December 2003, purchased power decreased $97 million. In prior periods, Generation reported energy suppliers.purchased from AmerGen as purchased power expense.

     Due to the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004, fuel expense increased $86 million as fuel purchases made by Exelon Energy Company did not previously affect Generation’s results.

Volume. Generation experienced increases in purchased power and fuel expense due to increased market and retail electric sales throughout its various sales regions. The increase in purchased power is partially offset by decreased purchased power from Midwest Generation (see Midwest Generation above for further information).

Sithe Energies, Inc. Under the provisions of FIN No. 46-R, the operating results of Sithe were included in Generation’s results of operations beginning April 1, 2004. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of Sithe.

Price. The increase reflects higher market energy prices due to increased natural gas, oil and coal prices.

Hedging Activity. Mark-to-market gains on hedging activities were $21 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to gains of $32 million for the same period of 2003. Hedging activities in 2004 relating to Boston Generating accounted for a gain of $6 million and hedging activities relating to other Generation operations in 2004 accounted for a gain of $15 million.

Other. Other decreases in purchased power and fuel expense were primarily due to $21 million of lower transmission expense resulting from reduced inter-region transmission charges, primarily associated with ComEd’s integration into PJM during the second quarter of 2004 and $10 million of nuclear fuel amortization recorded in 2003 as a result of the replacement of underperforming fuel at the Quad Cities Station.

Operating and Maintenance Expense. The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company $87 
Sithe Energies, Inc.   22 
Decommissioning accretion costs(a)  18 
Boston Generating  13 
Pension, payroll and benefit costs, primarily associated with The Exelon Way  (14)
Other  46 
   
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $172 
   
 


(a)Includes $10 million due to AmerGen asset retirement obligation accretion.

    The increase in operating and maintenance expense is primarily due to the inclusion of AmerGen, Exelon Energy Company and Sithe in Generation’s consolidated financial results for 2004. The increase in operating and maintenance expenses attributable to Boston Generating was due to the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River facilities commencing commercial operation at the end of the second quarter of 2003 and in the third quarter of 2003, respectively, which more than offset the reduction in operating and maintenance expenses resulting

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from their sale in May 2004. Decommissioning accretion costs increased primarily due to the inclusion of AmerGen for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in the prior year. The reduction in payroll-related costs associated with the implementation of the programs associated with The Exelon Way partially offset the other increases to operating and maintenance expense.

Depreciation and Amortization. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 includes the impact of capital additions and the consolidation of Sithe, AmerGen and Exelon Energy. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense related to the Boston Generating facilities as the assets were classified as held for sale during the period.

Effective Income Tax Rate. The effective income tax rate was 38% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 39% for the same period in 2003. This decrease is primarily attributable to the impairment charges recorded in 2003 related to Generation’s investment in Sithe which resulted in a pre-tax loss. This impairment charge was taxed at a rate different than the overall generation effective income tax rate. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

Generation Operating Statistics

Generation’s sales and the supply of these sales, excluding the trading portfolio, were as follows:

                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

Revenue20042003Variance% Change





Sales to affiliates(a) $846  $877  $(31)  (3.5)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b)  858   897   (39)  (4.3)%
   
   
   
     
Total energy sales revenue  1,704   1,774   (70)  (3.9)%
   
   
   
     
Retail gas sales  84      84   n.m. 
Trading portfolio  (2)  (1)  (1)  100.0%
Other revenue(c)  162   113   49   43.4%
   
   
   
     
Total revenue $1,948  $1,886  $62   3.3%
   
   
   
     


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
(c)Includes sales related to tolling agreements, including Sithe in 2004, and fossil fuel sales.

n.m. — not meaningful

                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

Sales (in GWhs)2004(c)2003Variance% Change





Sales to affiliates(a)  26,133   26,869   (736)  (2.7)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b)  24,976   27,449   (2,473)  (9.0)%
   
   
   
     
Total sales  51,109   54,318   (3,209)  (5.9)%
   
   
   
     


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
(c)Sales in 2004 do not include 6,185 GWhs, which were netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11.

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Three Months
Ended June 30,

Supply Source (in GWhs)20042003Variance% Change





Nuclear generation(a)  34,254   29,619   4,635   15.6%
Purchases — non-trading portfolio(b)  11,904   19,344   (7,440)  (38.5)%
Fossil and hydroelectric generation  4,951   5,355   (404)  (7.5)%
   
   
   
     
Total supply  51,109   54,318   (3,209)  (5.9)%
   
   
   
     


(a)Excludes AmerGen in 2003. AmerGen generated 5,122 GWhs during the three months ended June 30, 2004.
(b)Sales in 2004 do not include 6,185 GWhs that were netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11. Includes PPAs with AmerGen, which represented 3,731 GWhs in 2003.

    Trading volumes of 5,324 GWhs and 7,919 GWhs for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, are not included in the table above. The decrease in trading volume is a result of reduced proprietary trading activity.

     Generation’s supply mix changed primarily as a result of the sale of Boston Generating in May 2004.

Generation’s average margin and other operating data for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

              
Three Months
Ended June 30,

($/MWh)20042003% Change




Average revenue            
 Electric sales to affiliates(a) $32.37  $32.64   (0.8)%
 Market and retail electric sales(b)  34.35   32.68   5.1%
 Total — excluding the trading portfolio  33.34   32.66   2.1%
Average supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolio $20.06  $21.13   (5.1)%
Average margin — excluding the trading portfolio $13.28  $11.53   15.2%


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail sales.
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
(c)Average supply cost includes purchased power, fuel costs and PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

    Generation’s average margin, excluding the trading portfolio, increased primarily due to decreased average supply cost as a result of forward hedging of fuel at lower costs during the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Also, Generation experienced a decrease in purchased power due to reducing the capacity purchased from Midwest Generation and the affect of acquiring the remaining 50% of AmerGen in 2003. The increase in nuclear generation during the quarter, which is

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generally less expensive than purchased power, along with the effect of the adoption of EITF 03-11, also contributed to the increase in average margin.
         
Three Months
Ended June 30,

20042003


Nuclear fleet capacity factor(a)  96.1%  94.0%
Nuclear fleet production cost per MWh(a) $10.88  $12.08 
Average purchased power cost for wholesale operations per MWh(b) $47.13  $41.36 


(a)Includes AmerGen and excludes Salem, which is operated by Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSE&G).
(b)Includes PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

    Higher nuclear capacity factors and lower nuclear production costs were primarily due to nine fewer planned refueling outage days, resulting in a $14 million decrease in planned outage costs for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. There was one planned refueling outage that began in late March 2004 and was completed during the three months ended June 30, 2004, while there was one refueling outage that began and was completed during the three months ended June 30, 2003. The three months ended June 30, 2004 included seven unplanned outages compared to nine unplanned outages during the same period in 2003.

In the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003, the Quad Cities units operated at pre-Extended Power Uprate (EPU) generation levels due to performance issues with their steam dryers. Generation plans additional expenditures to ensure safe and reliable operations at the EPU output levels by mid-2005.

Results of Operations — Enterprises
                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Operating revenues $43  $443  $(400)  (90.3)%
Purchased power and fuel expense     166   (166)  (100.0)%
Operating and maintenance expense  65   322   (257)  (79.8)%
Depreciation and amortization expense     10   (10)  (100.0)%
Operating income (loss)  (23)  (57)  34   (59.6)%
Other income and deductions  74   (38)  112   n.m. 
Loss before income taxes  51   (95)  146   n.m. 
Net income (loss)  27   (61)  88   n.m. 

Divestiture of Businesses and Investments. Exelon is continuing to execute its divestiture strategy for Enterprises. Enterprises’ results for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003 were significantly affected by the following transactions:

InfraSource, Inc. On September 24, 2003, Enterprises sold the electric construction and services, underground and telecom businesses of InfraSource.

Exelon Energy Company. Effective January 1, 2004, the operations and assets of Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, were transferred to Generation. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of this transfer.

Exelon Services, Inc. During the three months ended June 30, 2004, Enterprises disposed of certain businesses of Services, including Exelon Solutions and certain businesses of the Mechanical and Integrated Technology Group. Total expected proceeds and the net gain on sale recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2004 related to the disposition of these Services businesses were $16 million and $12 million,

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respectively. The gain was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. As of June 30, 2004, Services had assets and liabilities of $58 million and $90 million, respectively, which primarily represented the corporate operations and the remaining businesses of the Mechanical and Integrated Technology Group.

     In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2004, Enterprises disposed of the following business and investment. These dispositions and the transactions described above will affect Enterprises future results of operations.

Exelon Thermal Holdings Inc. On June 30, 2004, Enterprises sold its Chicago business of Exelon Thermal for proceeds of $134 million, subject to working capital adjustments. Enterprises repaid $37 million of debt outstanding of the Chicago thermal operations prior to closing, which resulted in prepayment penalties of $9 million, which were recorded as interest expense. A pre-tax gain of $45 million was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

PECO Telcove. On June 30, 2004, Enterprises sold its investment in PECO TelCove, a communications joint venture, along with certain telecommunications assets, for proceeds of $49 million. A pre-tax gain of $9 million was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. An impairment charge of $5 million (before income taxes) related to the telecommunications assets had been recorded in the fourth quarter of 2003.

Operating Revenues. The changes in Enterprises’ operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation $(174)
Sale of InfraSource businesses  (145)
Services(a)  (61)
F&M Holdings, LLC(b)  (28)
Other  8 
   
 
Decrease in operating revenues $(400)
   
 


(a)Primarily due to the sale of certain businesses.
(b)For the remaining businesses of F & M Holdings, LLC, operating revenues decreased as a result of the sale of certain businesses and the reduction of new business as a result of wind-down efforts.

Purchased Power and Fuel Expense. Purchased power and fuel expense decreased as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004.

Operating and Maintenance Expense. The changes in Enterprises’ operating and maintenance expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Sale of InfraSource businesses $(135)
Services(a)  (52)
Goodwill impairment charge(b)  (47)
F & M Holdings, LLC(c)  (22)
Other  (1)
   
 
Decrease in operating and maintenance expense $(257)
   
 


(a)Primarily due to the sale of certain businesses.
(b)Enterprises recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $47 million during the second quarter of 2003 related to the goodwill recorded within the InfraSource reporting unit.

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(c)For the remaining businesses of F & M Holdings, LLC, operating and maintenance expense decreased $29 million as a result of wind-down efforts for these businesses. These decreases were partially offset by increased expense of $7 million due to margin deterioration on various construction projects.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased primarily as a result of the sale of the majority of the InfraSource businesses in the third quarter of 2003 and property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale.

Other Income and Deductions. The increase in other income and deductions was primarily due to 2004 gains on the sales of Exelon Thermal, the Services businesses and Enterprises’ investment in PECO Telcove of an aggregate of $66 million (before income taxes and debt prepayment penalties) and income of $18 million recorded during the second quarter of 2004 related to the collection of a note receivable prior to its maturity. Other income and deductions in 2003 included impairment charges of energy-related and communications investments of $35 million.

Effective Income Tax Rate. The effective income tax rate was 47% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 36% for the same period in 2003. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to state tax impact on the Thermal divestiture and tax adjustments resulting from various income tax related items.

Results of Operations — Exelon Corporation
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared To Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
                 
20042003Variance% Change




Operating revenues $7,272  $7,795  $(523)  (6.7)%
Purchased power and fuel expense  2,608   3,119   (511)  (16.4)%
Operating and maintenance expense  2,165   2,212   (47)  (2.1)%
Operating income  1,505   1,557   (52)  (3.3)%
Other income and deductions  (239)  (563)  324   (57.5)%
Income before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  1,266   994   272   27.4%
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  901   621   280   45.1%
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles  32   112   (80)  (71.4)%
Net income  933   733   200   27.3%
Diluted earnings per share  1.40   1.12   0.28   25.0%

Operating Revenues. Operating revenues decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to decreased revenues at Enterprises due to the sale of the majority of the businesses of InfraSource during the third quarter of 2003 and Generation’s adoption of EITF 03-11 in the first quarter of 2004 which changed the presentation of certain power transactions and decreased operating revenues by $452 million. The adoption of EITF 03-11 had no impact on net income. See further discussion of operating revenues by segment below.

Purchased Power and Fuel Expense.Purchased power and fuel expense decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to Generation’s adoption of EITF 03-11 during 2004 which resulted in a decrease in purchased power expense and fuel expense of $452 million. In addition, purchased power decreased due to Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% of AmerGen in December 2003, which was only partially offset by an increase in fuel expense, and the consolidation of Sithe. Purchased power represented 23% of Generation’s total supply for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 36% for the same period in 2003. See further discussion of purchased power and fuel expense by segment below.

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Operating and Maintenance Expense. Operating and maintenance expense decreased slightly for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to decreased expenses at Enterprises due to the sale of the majority of the businesses of InfraSource during the third quarter of 2003 and decreased expenses at Energy Delivery due to a charge recorded in 2003 related to an agreement with various Illinois retail market participants and other interested parties, partially offset by increased expenses at Generation due to the acquisition of the remaining 50% of AmerGen and generating assets placed in service after the first quarter of 2003. Operating and maintenance expense increased $48 million due to investments made in the fourth quarter of 2003 in synthetic fuel-producing facilities. See further discussion of operating and maintenance expenses by segment below.

Operating Income. The slight decrease in operating income, exclusive of the changes in operating revenues, purchased power and fuel expense and operating and maintenance expense discussed above, was primarily due to an increase of $67 million in depreciation expense and increased taxes other than income at Energy Delivery. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily related to assets placed in service after the second quarter of 2003 and investments made in the fourth quarter of 2003 in synthetic fuel-producing facilities.

Other Income and Deductions. Other income and deductions changed primarily due to an impairment charge of $200 million (before income taxes) recorded during the first quarter of 2003 related to Generation’s investment in Sithe, an $85 million gain (before income taxes) on the sale of Boston Generating and a $36 million gain on the sale of Exelon Thermal (before income taxes and net of debt prepayment penalties). Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates decreased by $88 million due to the acquisition of the remaining 50% of AmerGen in December 2003, the deconsolidation of certain financing trusts during 2003 and investments made in the fourth quarter of 2003 in synthetic fuel-producing facilities. Interest expense and distributions on preferred securities of subsidiaries collectively increased $6 million, primarily due to increased interest expense at Generation, partially offset by lower outstanding debt and refinancings at lower rates at Energy Delivery.

Effective Income Tax Rate. Exelon’s effective income tax rate decreased from 37% for the six months ended June 30, 2003 to 30% for the same period in 2004, primarily due to investments made in synthetic fuel-producing facilities during the fourth quarter of 2003. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

Cumulative Effect of Changes in Accounting Principles. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2004 reflects income of $32 million, net of income taxes, related to the consolidation of Sithe pursuant to FIN No. 46-R which resulted from the reversal of certain guarantees on behalf of Sithe that had been recorded at Generation prior to December 31, 2003, while net income for the six months ended June 30, 2003 reflects income of $112 million, net of income taxes, for the adoption of SFAS No. 143. See Note 2 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the adoptions of FIN No. 46-R and SFAS No. 143.

Results of Operations by Business Segment

     The comparisons of operating results and other statistical information for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 set forth below reflect intercompany transactions, which are eliminated in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements.

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Income (Loss) Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle by Business Segment
                 
Six Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Energy Delivery $619  $616  $3   0.5%
Generation  248   89   159   178.7%
Enterprises  11   (78)  89   n.m. 
Corporate  23   (6)  29   n.m. 
   
   
   
     
Total $901  $621  $280   45.1%
   
   
   
     


n.m. — not meaningful

Net Income (Loss) by Business Segment
                 
Six Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Energy Delivery $619  $621  $(2)  (0.3)%
Generation  280   197   83   42.1%
Enterprises  11   (79)  90   n.m. 
Corporate  23   (6)  29   n.m. 
   
   
   
     
Total $933  $733  $200   27.3%
   
   
   
     


n.m. — not meaningful

Effective January 1, 2004, Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, became part of Generation. The information for the six months ended June 30, 2003 related to the Enterprises and Generation segments discussed below has not been adjusted to reflect the transfer of Exelon Energy Company from the Enterprises segment to the Generation segment. Exelon Energy Company’s results for the six months ended June 30, 2003 were as follows:

     
Total revenues $504 
Intersegment revenues  9 
Loss before income taxes  (16)
Income tax benefit  (6)
Net loss  (10)

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Results of Operations — Energy Delivery
                 
Six Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Operating revenues $5,010  $4,964  $46   0.9%
Purchased power and fuel expense  2,239   2,175   64   2.9%
Operating and maintenance expense  704   744   (40)  (5.4)%
Depreciation and amortization expense  455   427   28   6.6%
Operating income  1,343   1,360   (17)  (1.3)%
Interest expense  355   383   (28)  (7.3)%
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle  986   998   (12)  (1.2)%
Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle  619   616   3   0.5%
Net income  619   621   (2)  (0.3)%

Operating Revenues.The changes in Energy Delivery’s operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

             
Total
ElectricGasVariance



Volume $158  $(4) $154 
ComEd’s integration in PJM  43      43 
Rate changes and mix  (68)  82   14 
Customer choice  (149)     (149)
Weather  13   (19)  (6)
Other effects  (16)  6   (10)
   
   
   
 
(Decrease) increase in operating revenues $(19) $65  $46 
   
   
   
 

Volume. Both ComEd’s and PECO’s electric revenues increased as a result of higher delivery volume, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, due to an increased number of customers and increased usage per customer, primarily residential and large commercial and industrial customers for ComEd and across all customer classes for PECO.

ComEd’s Integration into PJM. Energy Delivery’s transmission revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 due to ComEd’s May 1, 2004 entry into PJM.

Rate Changes and Mix. Starting in the June 2003 billing cycle, the increased wholesale market price of electricity and other adjustments to the energy component decreased the collection of CTCs as compared to the respective prior year period. As a result, ComEd’s CTC revenues decreased by $120 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This decrease was partially offset by increased wholesale market prices which increased energy revenue received under ComEd’s PPO by $47 million.

Customer Choice. For the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, 28% and 24%, respectively, of energy delivered to Energy Delivery’s retail customers was provided by an AES or under the ComEd PPO. The decrease in electric retail revenues attributable to customer choice included a decrease in revenues of $107 million from customers in Illinois electing to purchase energy from an AES or ComEd’s PPO and a decrease in revenues of $42 million from customers in Pennsylvania being assigned to or selecting an AES.

     For the six months ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003, ComEd collected approximately $87 million and $207 million, respectively, of CTC revenue. As a result of increasing mitigation factors, changes in energy

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prices and the ability of certain customers to establish fixed, multi-year CTC rates beginning in 2003, and increases in ComEd’s open access transmission tariff rates (OATT) effective May 1, 2004, ComEd anticipates that this revenue source will decline to approximately $180 million for 2004 and range from $100 million to $180 million annually in 2005 and 2006. Under the current restructuring statute, no CTCs will be collected after 2006.

     Electric revenues increased $2 million at PECO as a result of $9 million related to a scheduled phase-out of merger-related rate reductions, largely offset by a $7 million decrease reflecting a change in rate mix due to changes in monthly usage patterns in all customer classes during 2004 as compared to 2003. In connection with the PUC’s approval of the merger of PECO, Unicom Corporation, and Exelon in 2000, PECO entered into a settlement agreement with the PUC and agreed to $200 million in aggregate rate reductions for all customers over the period January 1, 2002 through 2005. Rates were reduced by $60 million per year in 2002 and 2003 and will be reduced by $40 million per year in 2004 and 2005

     Energy Delivery’s gas revenues increased due to increases in rates through PUC approved changes to the purchased gas adjustment clause that became effective March 1, 2003, June 1, 2003, December 1, 2003 and March 1, 2004. The average purchased gas cost rate per million cubic feet for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was 39% higher than the rate for the same period in 2003.

     Weather. Energy Delivery’s purchased powerelectric revenues were affected by favorable weather conditions. Cooling degree-days in the ComEd and fuel expense decreased duePECO service territories were 68% higher and 66% higher, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the effect of milder winter weathersame period in 2003. Heating degree-days were 8% lower in both the ComEd and PECO service territories for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003.

     Energy Delivery’s gas revenues were affected by unfavorable weather conditions.

Purchased Power and Fuel Expense. The changes in Energy Delivery’s purchased power and fuel expense for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

             
ElectricGasTotal Variance



Prices $  $82  $82 
Volume  81   (4)  77 
ComEd’s integration into PJM  43      43 
Customer choice  (134)     (134)
Weather  5   (16)  (11)
Other  (6)  13   7 
   
   
   
 
(Decrease) increase in purchased power and fuel expense $(11) $75  $64 
   
   
   
 

Prices. Energy Delivery’s purchased power decreased for electric due to a decrease in the mix of on-peak/off-peak cost of electricity at ComEd.expense remained constant. Fuel expense for gas increased due to higher gas prices. See “Operating Revenues” above.

     Volume. ComEd’s purchased power and fuel expense increased due to increases, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, in the number of customers and average usage per customer, primarily residential and large commercial and industrial customers at ComEd. PECO’s electric purchased power and fuel expense increased as a result of higher delivery volume, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, due to an increased customer growth and usage per customer across all customer classes.

ComEd’s Integration into PJM. Energy Delivery’s transmission revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 due to ComEd’s May 1, 2004 entry into PJM. See “Operating Revenues” above.

Customer Choice. An increase in customer switching resulted in a reduction of purchased power expense, primarily due to ComEd’s non-residential customers electing to purchase energy from an AES or

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ComEd’s PPO and PECO’s residential and small commercial and industrial customers selecting or being assigned to purchase energy from an AES.

Weather. Energy Delivery’s purchased power and fuel expense were affected by unfavorable weather conditions.

     Operating and Maintenance Expense. The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


Charge recorded at ComEd in 2003(a) $(41) $(41)
Decreased payroll expense due to fewer employees(b) (31) (21)
Allowance for uncollectible accounts expense(d) (10)
Higher corporate allocations(b,c) 28 
Employee fringe benefits 8 
Contractors (9)
Allowance for uncollectible accounts expense (6)
Environmental charges (5)
Employee fringe benefits(b, d) (3)
Higher corporate allocations(c) 42 
Severance, pension and postretirement benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way 5  19 
Tax Consultant fees(e) 5 
Other (7) (21)
 
  
 
Decrease in operating and maintenance expense $(48) $(40)
 
  
 


(a)In 2003, ComEd reached an agreement with various Illinois retail market participants and other interested parties.
 
(b)Energy Delivery has fewer employees as a result of The Exelon Way terminations and restructuring initiatives.terminations.
 
(c)Higher corporate allocations primarily result from payroll expenses and employee fringe benefits. To provide greater efficiencies, certain employees that provide servicesa higher percentage allocation to ComEd and PECO were transferred to BSC, resulting in lower payroll expense at Energy Delivery but higher corporate allocations.due to the sale of certain Enterprises businesses.
 
(d)InDuring the second quarter of 2004, PECO’s uncollectible accounts expense decreased by $8ComEd and PECO adopted the provisions of FSP FAS 106-2. Employee fringe benefits include a $5 million asreduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2.
(e)ComEd recorded a result of increased collection efforts and customer deposits.$5 million charge for contingent fees paid to a tax consultant (see Note 15 to the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information).

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    Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to increased competitive transition charge amortization of $7$14 million at PECO and increased depreciation of $5$10 million due to capital additions across Energy Delivery.

     Interest Expense. The reduction in interest expense was primarily due to scheduled principal payments and refinancing existing debtrefinancings at lower rates.

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Energy Delivery Operating Statistics and Revenue Detail

     Energy Delivery’s electric sales statistics and revenue detail were as follows:

                            
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Retail Deliveries — (in gigawatthours (GWhs))(a)20042003Variance% Change
Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)20042003Variance% Change











Full service(b)(a)
Full service(b)(a)
 
Full service(b)(a)
 
ResidentialResidential 9,757 10,001 (244) (2.4)%Residential 17,821 17,438 383 2.2%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 6,817 7,407 (590) (8.0)%Small commercial & industrial 13,294 14,053 (759) (5.4)%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 4,962 4,966 (4) (0.1)%Large commercial & industrial 10,091 10,344 (253) (2.4)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 1,469 1,669 (200) (12.0)%Public authorities & electric railroads 2,893 3,224 (331) (10.3)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total full service 23,005 24,043 (1,038) (4.3)%Total full service 44,099 45,059 (960) (2.1)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
PPO (ComEd only)
PPO (ComEd only)
 
PPO (ComEd only)
 
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 731 793 (62) (7.8)%Small commercial & industrial 1,600 1,662 (62) (3.7)%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 747 1,433 (686) (47.9)%Large commercial & industrial 1,624 2,750 (1,126) (40.9)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 434 537 (103) (19.2)%Public authorities & electric railroads 1,012 1,069 (57) (5.3)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 1,912 2,763 (851) (30.8)%  4,236 5,481 (1,245) (22.7)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Delivery only(c)(b)
Delivery only(c)(b)
 
Delivery only(c)(b)
 
ResidentialResidential 582 264 318 120.5%Residential 1,070 450 620 137.8%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 2,196 1,550 646 41.7%Small commercial & industrial 4,389 3,131 1,258 40.2%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 3,090 2,042 1,048 51.3%Large commercial & industrial 6,371 4,362 2,009 46.1%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 488 282 206 73.0%Public authorities & electric railroads 894 529 365 69.0%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 6,356 4,138 2,218 53.6%  12,724 8,472 4,252 50.2%
Total PPO and delivery only 8,268 6,901 1,367 19.8%  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Total PPO and delivery only 16,960 13,953 3,007 21.6%
 
 
 
 
Total retail deliveries
Total retail deliveries
 31,273 30,944 329 1.1%
Total retail deliveries
 61,059 59,012 2,047 3.5%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


(a)One GWh is the equivalent of one million kilowatthours (kWh).
(b) Full service reflects deliveries to customers taking electric generation service under tariffed rates.
 
(c) (b)Delivery only service reflects customers receiving electric generation service from an alternative energy supplier.AES.

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Three MonthsSix Months Ended
Ended March 31,June 30,


Electric RevenueElectric Revenue20042003Variance% ChangeElectric Revenue20042003Variance% Change











Full service(a)
Full service(a)
 
Full service(a)
 
ResidentialResidential $874 $905 $(31) (3.4)%Residential $1,691 $1,673 $18 1.1%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 549 591 (42) (7.1)%Small commercial & industrial 1,143 1,177 (34) (2.9)%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 330 340 (10) (2.9)%Large commercial & industrial 682 692 (10) (1.4)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 93 106 (13) (12.3)%Public authorities & electric railroads 188 207 (19) (9.2)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total full service 1,846 1,942 (96) (4.9)%Total full service 3,704 3,749 (45) (1.2)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
PPO (ComEd only)(b)
PPO (ComEd only)(b)
 
PPO (ComEd only)(b)
 
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 48 50 (2) (4.0)%Small commercial & industrial 108 109 (1) (0.9)%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 42 72 (30) (41.7)%Large commercial & industrial 92 144 (52) (36.1)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 22 27 (5) (18.5)%Public authorities & electric railroads 53 55 (2) (3.6)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 112 149 (37) (24.8)%  253 308 (55) (17.9)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Delivery only(c)
Delivery only(c)
 
Delivery only(c)
 
ResidentialResidential 42 17 25 147.1%Residential 80 31 49 158.1%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 53 51 2 3.9%Small commercial & industrial 110 99 11 11.1%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 44 54 (10) (18.5)%Large commercial & industrial 93 103 (10) (9.7)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 8 9 (1) (11.1)%Public authorities & electric railroads 18 17 1 5.9%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 147 131 16 12.2%  301 250 51 20.4%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total PPO and delivery only 259 280 (21) (7.5)%Total PPO and delivery only 554 558 (4) (0.7)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total electric retail revenues
Total electric retail revenues
 2,105 2,222 (117) (5.3)%
Total electric retail revenues
 4,258 4,307 (49) (1.1)%
 
 
 
 Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d) 288 258 30 11.6%
Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d) 126 132 (6) (4.5)%  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total electric revenue
Total electric revenue
 $2,231 $2,354 $(123) (5.2)%
Total electric revenue
 $4,546 $4,565 $(19) (0.4)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


(a)Full service revenue reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates, which include the cost of energy and the delivery cost of the transmission and the distribution of the energy. PECO’s tariffed rates also include a competitive transition charge.CTC.
 
(b)Revenue from customers choosing ComEd’s PPO includes onan energy charge at market rates, transmission and distribution charges and a CTC.
 
(c)Delivery only revenue reflects revenue from customers receiving electric generation service from an alternative energy supplier.AES. Revenue from customers choosing an alternative energy supplierAES includes a distribution charge and a CTC. TransmissionPrior to ComEd’s full integration into PJM on May 1, 2004, ComEd’s transmission charges received from alternative energy suppliers arean AES were included in wholesale and miscellaneous revenue.
 
(d)Wholesale and miscellaneous revenues include transmission revenue (including revenue from PJM), sales to municipalities and other wholesale energy sales.

    Energy Delivery’s gas sales statistics and revenue detail were as follows:

                          
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Deliveries to customers (in million cubic feet (mmcf))20042003Variance% Change
Deliveries to customers (in mmcf)20042003Variance% Change









Retail sales 29,803 31,460 (1,657) (5.3)% 37,965 40,685 (2,720) (6.7)%
Transportation 7,132 8,166 (1,034) (12.7)% 13,542 13,942 (400) (2.9)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total 36,935 39,626 (2,691) (6.8)% 51,507 54,627 (3,120) (5.7)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

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Three Months
EndedSix Months
March 31,Ended June 30,


Revenue20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Retail sales $328 $273 $55 20.1% $431 $372 $59 15.9%
Transportation 5 5    9 9   
Resales and other 11 10 1 10.0% 24 18 6 33.3%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total $344 $288 $56 19.4% $464 $399 $65 16.3%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Results of Operations — Generation
                          
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Operating revenues $1,953 $1,879 $74 3.9% $3,900 $3,765 $135 3.6%
Purchased power and fuel expense 1,105 1,205 (100) (8.3)% 2,129 2,348 (219) (9.3)%
Operating and maintenance expense 652 487 165 33.9% 1,273 943 330 35.0%
Operating income 94 94    279 295 (16) (5.4)%
Income (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 113 (73) 186 n.m. 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 67 (52) 119 n.m. 
Income before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 383 162 221 136.4%
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 248 89 159 178.7%
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 32 108 (76) (70.4)% 32 108 (76) (70.4)%
Net income 99 56 43 76.8% 280 197 83 42.1%


     n.m. — not meaningful

     Operating Revenues. The changes in Generation’s operating revenues for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


Retail gas revenue $176  $260 
Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company (111)
Market and retail electric sales 40 
Electric sales to affiliates (136)
Wholesale and retail electric sales (12)
Other (31) 23 
 
  
 
Increase in operating revenues $74  $135 
 
  
 

     Retail Gas Revenue. Retail gas revenue increased $176 million as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company retail operations, which were not included in Generation’s financial results in 2003.to Generation as of January 1, 2004.

     Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company.Electric Sales to Affiliates. Revenue from sales to affiliates decreased primarily dueas a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company’s assets and operations to $55Generation effective January 1, 2004. Sales to Exelon Energy Company are no longer reported as affiliate revenue by Generation. Revenue from sales to Exelon Energy Company for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $108 million.

     The decrease in revenue from affiliates included $40 million in lower volumesales to Energy Delivery. The lower sales to Energy Delivery were primarily due to Energy Delivery’s customers purchasing energy from alternative electric suppliers or ComEd’s PPO and unfavorable weather conditions in the ComEd and PECO service territories. Price increases interritories compared to the PECO region partially offset by minimal price decreases in the ComEd region resulted in an overall $5 million increase in affiliate revenue due to price fluctuations.prior year.

     As a result of Exelon Energy Company’s assets and operations being transferred to Generation effective January 1, 2004, sales to Exelon Energy Company are no longer reported as affiliate revenue. Revenue from sales to Exelon Energy Company for the three months ended March 31, 2003 was $64 million.

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     MarketWholesale and Retail Electric Sales. The changes in Generation’s marketwholesale and retail electric sales for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


Effects of EITF 03-11 adoption $(206)
Effects of the adoption of EITF 03-11(a) $(444)
Boston Generating 117  74 
Exelon Energy Company and AmerGen operations 78  182 
Other operations 51  176 
 
  
 
Increase in market and retail electric sales $40 
Decrease in wholesale and retail electric sales $(12)
 
  
 


(a)Does not include $8 million of EITF 03-11 adjustments related to fuel sales that are included in other revenues.

    The adoption of EITF 03-11 on January 1, 2004 resulted in the netting of certain revenues and the associated purchase power and fuel expense in 2004.

     The other increase in wholesale and retail electric sales was primarily due to higher demand in the forward wholesale market and higher prices in the spot wholesale market. Market prices in the Midwest region were primarily driven by higher coal prices, and in the Mid-Atlantic region market prices were driven primarily by higher oil and gas prices.

     Other. Revenues decreasedCertain other revenues increased for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, primarily due to a $10 million decrease in fuel sales which is due primarily to gas sales in 2003 to Exelon Energy Company which is consolidated in 2004, as well as decreased coal sales year over year due to the unwindingconsolidation of coal contracts, and the effectsSithe’s results of adopting EITF 03-11, which calls for fuel expense to offset revenue derived from certain fossil fuel transactions. See Note 2 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding EITF 03-11. As a result, revenues and fuel expense were lowered by $7 million, of which $5 million was related to Boston Generating operations.operations beginning April 1, 2004.

     Purchased Power and Fuel Expense. The changes in Generation’s purchased power and fuel expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


Effects of the adoption of EITF 03-11 $(452)
Midwest Generation (48)
Price (47)
Volume $(176) 129 
Price (96)
AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company 112  101 
Midwest Generation (23)
Sithe Energies, Inc.  62 
Boston Generating 108  75 
Mark-to-market adjustments on hedging activity 8  19 
Other (33) (58)
 
  
 
Decrease in purchased power and fuel expense $(100) $(219)
 
  
 

     Volume.Effects of the Adoption of EITF 03-11. The decrease reflects the effectsadoption of adopting EITF 03-11 resultingresulted in a decrease of $200 million. The decrease was partially offset by a $21 million increase in purchased power volume and a $3 million increase due to increased generation.

Prices. The decrease reflects lower market pricesexpense of $48 million and lower average fossil fuel costs used for non-Boston Generating operations of $48 million during the three months ended March 31, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003.

AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company. As result of Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen and the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004, purchased power decreased $62 million$444 and fuel expense increased $174of $8 million. Generation recorded no related party purchased power for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. During the quarter ended March 31, 2003, Generation recorded $68 million for purchased power from AmerGen.

     Midwest Generation. The volume of purchased power acquired from Midwest Generation declined in 2004 as a result of Generation exercising its option to reduce the capacity purchased from Midwest Generation, as announced in 2003.

     Price. The decrease primarily reflects lower average fossil fuel costs of $47 million during the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003.

Volume. Generation experienced increased purchased power and fuel expense due to increased market and retail electric sales throughout its various sales regions. The increase in purchased power is partially offset by decreased purchased power from Midwest Generation (see Midwest Generation above for further information).

AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company. As result of Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen in December 2003, purchased power decreased $160 million. In prior periods,

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Generation reported energy purchased from AmerGen as purchased power expense. Due to the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004, fuel expense increased $261 million as fuel purchases made by Exelon Energy Company were not previously included in Generation’s results.

Boston Generating. The The decrease in fuel and purchased power expense for Boston Generating is due primarily to the sale of the business in May of 2004. The Mystic 8 and 9 generating facilities began commercial operations duringat the end of the second quarter of 2003, and the Fore River generating facilities began commercial operations during the third quarter of 2003. As a result, purchased power and fuel expense increased $121 million. The increase was offset by a decrease

Sithe Energies, Inc. Under the provisions of $13 million relatedFIN No. 46-R, the operating results of Sithe were included in Generation’s results of operations beginning April 1, 2004. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to the effectsConsolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of adopting EITF 03-11.Sithe.

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     Hedging Activity. Mark-to-market losses on hedging activities were $39$18 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to lossesgains of $31$1 million for the same period ofin 2003. Hedging activities in 2004 relatingrelated to non-BostonBoston Generating operations accounted for a lossgain of $37$4 million and Boston Generatinghedging activities for other Generation operations in 2004 accounted for a loss of $2$22 million.

     Other. Other decreases in purchased power and fuel were primarily due to $21$46 million in lower transmission expense resulting from reduced inter-region transmission andas a $4result of ComEd’s integration into PJM in the second quarter of 2004, offset by $16 million decreaseof nuclear fuel amortization recorded in intercompany purchased power expense.2003 as a result of the replacement of underperforming fuel at the Quad Cities Station.

     Operating and Maintenance Expense. The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company(a) $110  $197 
Refueling outage costs(b) 36  38 
Boston Generating 20  33 
Decommissioning accretion costs(c)(b) 7  25 
Co-owned facilities 5 
Sithe Energies, Inc.  22 
Pension, payroll and benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way (9) (23)
Other (4) 38 
 
  
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $165  $330 
 
  
 


(a)Includes refueling outage expense of $24 million at AmerGen.
 
(b)Refueling outage days increased from 50 days for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to 114 days during the same period in 2004.
(c) Includes $10$20 million due to AmerGen asset retirement obligation accretion.

    Depreciation and Amortization.The increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 was primarily attributable to $8 millionthe impact of additional depreciation expense on capital additions placedand the consolidation of Sithe Energies, AmerGen, and Exelon Energy. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in service after the first quarter of 2003, of which $3 million ofdepreciation expense was related to the Boston Generating facilities. In addition, depreciation and amortization expense increased $2 million due to increased amortization of long-term debt and capital leases.facilities as the assets were classified as held for sale during the period.

     Effective Income Tax Rate. The effective income tax rate was 40.6%38% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to 28.8%44% for the same period in 2003. This increaseThe decrease was primarily attributable to the impairmentsimpairment charge recorded in 2003 related to Generation’s investment in Sithe whichthat resulted in a pre-tax loss. In addition,The impairment charge was taxed at a rate different than the rate increased dueoverall Generation effective tax rate. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the additional nuclear decommissioning investmentConsolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income and its related taxes.tax rate.

     Cumulative Effect of Changes in Accounting Principles. CumulativeThe cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles recorded during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 included $32 million, net of income taxes, recorded in 2004 related to the consolidation of Sithe pursuant to FIN No. 46-R which resulted from

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the reversal of certain guarantees on behalf of Sithe that had been recorded at Generation prior to December 31, 2003, and income of $108 million, net of income taxes, recorded in 2003 related to the adoption of SFAS No. 143. See Note 2 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of these effects.

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Generation Operating Statistics

     Generation’s sales and the supply of these sales, excluding the trading portfolio, were as follows:

                          
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Revenue20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company(a) $860 $965 $(105) (10.9)%
Market and retail electric sales(b) 884 857 27 3.2%
Sales to affiliates(a) $1,706 $1,842 $(136) (7.4)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b) 1,742 1,754 (12) (0.7)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total energy sales revenue 1,744 1,822 (78) (4.3)% 3,448 3,596 (148) (4.1)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Retail gas sales 176  176 n.m.  260  260 n.m. 
Trading portfolio  (1) 1 (100.0)% (2) (2)  n.m. 
Other revenue 33 58 (25) (43.1)% 194 171 23 13.5%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total revenue $1,953 $1,879 $74 3.9% $3,900 $3,765 $135 3.6%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
 
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
(c)Includes sales related to tolling agreements, including Sithe in 2004, and fossil fuel sales.

n.m. — not meaningful

                           
Three MonthsSix Months Ended
Ended,June 30,


Sales (in GWhs)2004(c)2003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company(a) 27,464 30,594 (3,130) (10.2)%
Market and retail electric sales(b) 23,983 23,815 168 0.7%
Sale to affiliates(a) 53,597 57,463 (3,866) (6.7)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b) 48,959 51,264 (2,305) (4.5)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total sales 51,447 54,409 (2,962) (5.4)% 102,556 108,727 (6,171) (5.7)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
 
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
(c) Sales in 2004 do not include 5,45311,638 GWhs, which arewere netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11. Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
                          
Three MonthsSix Months Ended
Ended March 31,June 30,


Supply Source (in GWhs)2004(c)2003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Nuclear generation(a) 33,411 29,330 4,081 13.9% 67,665 58,949 8,716 14.8%
Purchases — non-trading portfolio(b) 11,691 20,029 (8,338) (41.6)% 23,595 39,373 (15,778) (40.1)%
Fossil and hydro generation 6,345 5,050 1,295 25.6%
Fossil and hydroelectric generation 11,296 10,405 891 8.6%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total supply 51,447 54,409 (2,962) (5.4)% 102,556 108,727 (6,171) (5.7)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 


(a)Excludes AmerGen in 2003. AmerGen generated 4,6399,761 GWhs during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004.
 
(b)Includes PPAs with AmerGen, which represented 2,488 GWhs in 2003.
(c) Sales in 2004 do not include 5,45311,638 GWhs, which arewere netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11. Includes PPAs with AmerGen, which represented 6,219 GWhs in 2003.

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    Trading volumes of 5,11310,437 GWhs and 9,52717,446 GWhs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, are not included in the table above. The decrease in trading volume is a result of reduced proprietary trading activity.

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     Generation’s supply mix changed as a result of increased fossil generation due to the effect of Boston Generating’s Mystic units 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities becoming operational in the second and third quarter of 2003, which in total account for an increase of 2,266 GWhs, and as a result of Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen in December 2003. All of the power generated by AmerGen plants is included in nuclear generation for 2004; previously, power obtained from AmerGen facilities was treated as purchased power. Purchased power from AmerGen during the three months ended March 31, 2003 was 2,4882,688 GWhs.

     Generation’s average margin and other operating data for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

                  
Three MonthsSix Months Ended
Ended March 31,June 30,


20042003% Change



($/MWh)($/MWh)20042003% Change
($/MWh)



Average revenueAverage revenue Average revenue 
Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company(a) $31.31 $31.54 (0.7)%Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company(a) $31.83 $32.06 (0.7)%
Market and retail electric sales(b) 36.86 35.99 2.4%Market and retail electric sales(b) 35.58 34.22 4.0%
Total — excluding the trading portfolio 33.90 33.49 1.2%Total — excluding the trading portfolio 33.62 33.07 1.7%
Average supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolioAverage supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolio $21.48 $22.06 (2.6)%Average supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolio $20.77 $21.60 (3.8)%
Average margin — excluding the trading portfolioAverage margin — excluding the trading portfolio $12.42 $11.43 8.7%Average margin — excluding the trading portfolio $12.85 $11.47 12.0%


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail sales.
 
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
 
(c)Average supply cost includes purchased power, fuel costs and PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

    Generation’s average margin, excluding the trading portfolio, increased primarily due to higher market pricesdecreased average supply cost as a result of increasedforward hedging of fuel prices and decreased average supply cost due toat lower costs than prior periods. Also, Generation experienced a decrease in purchased power due to reducing the capacity purchased from Midwest Generation and increasedthe impact of consolidating AmerGen in 2003. The increase in nuclear generation.generation during the period, which is generally less expensive than purchased power, along with the effect of the adoption of EITF 03-11, contributed to the increase in average margin. The increase in nuclear generation is due primarily to the consolidation of AmerGen.

              
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,?Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




Nuclear fleet capacity factor(a) 90.5% 94.4% 93.3% 94.2%
Nuclear fleet production cost per MWh(a) $14.29 $12.80  $12.54 $12.40 
Average purchased power cost for wholesale operations per MWh(b) $44.48 $41.99  $45.81 $41.68 


(a)Includes AmerGen and excludes Salem, which is operated by Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSE&G).
 
(b)Includes PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

    Lower nuclear capacity factors and increased nuclear production costs arewere primarily due to 6455 additional planned refueling outage days, resulting in a $60$46 million increase in planned outage costs in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. There were fourfive planned outages during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, compared to twothree planned outages during the same period in 2003. The threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 included fivetwelve unplanned outages compared to threeeleven unplanned outages during the same period in 2003. Nuclear capacity factors were also affected by Quad Cities operating at lower than anticipated capacity levels.

     The Quad Cities units have intermittently been operating at pre-Extended Power Uprate (EPU)pre-EPU generation levels due to performance issues with their steam dryers. Exelon is currently evaluating data to determine when the units can return to EPU output levels. There is a continued risk that the Quad Cities units will not return to EPU operating levels in the near future. There is also a risk thatGeneration plans additional expenditures will be required on these units to allow extendedensure safe and reliable operations at the EPU output levels.levels by mid-2005.

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Results of Operations — Enterprises
                           
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Operating revenues $90 $580 $(490) (84.5)% $133 $1,022 $(889) (87.0)%
Purchased power and fuel expense  339 (339) (100.0)%  505 (505) (100.0)%
Operating and maintenance expense 106 256 (150) (58.6)% 170 575 (405) (70.4)%
Depreciation and amortization expense  10 (10) (100.0)%  20 (20) (100.0)%
Operating income (loss) (20) (27) 7 (25.9)% (42) (84) 42 (50.0)%
Other income and deductions 68 (41) 109 n.m. 
Loss before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (25) (30) 5 (16.7)% 26 (125) 151 n.m. 
Loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (16) (17) 1 (5.9)% 11 (78) 89 n.m. 
Net income (loss) (16) (18) 2 (11.1)% 11 (79) 90 n.m. 

Divestiture of Businesses and Investments. Exelon is continuing to execute its divestiture strategy for Enterprises. Enterprises’ result for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003 were significantly affected by the following transactions:

InfraSource, Inc. On September 24, 2003, Enterprises sold the electric construction and services, underground and telecom businesses of InfraSource.

Exelon Energy Company. Effective January 1, 2004, the operations and assets of Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, were transferred to Generation. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of this transfer.

Exelon Services, Inc. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, Enterprises disposed of certain businesses of Services, including Exelon Solutions and certain businesses of the Mechanical and Integrated Technology Group. Total expected proceeds and the net gain on sale recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2004 related to the disposition of these Services businesses were $34 million and $9 million, respectively. The gain was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. As of June 30, 2004, Services had assets and liabilities of $58 million and $90 million, respectively, which primarily represented the corporate operations and the remaining businesses of the Mechanical and Integrated Technology Group.

     In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2004, Enterprises disposed of the following business and investment. These dispositions and the transactions described above will affect Enterprises future results of operations.

Exelon Thermal Holdings Inc. On June 30, 2004, Enterprises sold its Chicago business of Thermal for proceeds of $134 million, subject to working capital adjustments. Enterprises repaid $37 million of debt outstanding of the Chicago thermal operations prior to closing, which resulted in prepayment penalties of $9 million, which were recorded in interest expense. A pre-tax gain of $45 million was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

PECO TelCove. On June 30, 2004, Enterprises sold its investment in PECO TelCove, a communications joint venture, along with certain telecommunications assets, for proceeds of $49 million. A pre-tax gain of $9 million was recorded in other income and deductions on Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. An impairment charge of $5 million (before income taxes) related to the telecommunications assets had been recorded in the fourth quarter of 2003.

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     Operating Revenues. The changes in Enterprises’ operating revenues for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Exelon Energy Company $(330)
F & M Holdings, LLC(a)  (149)
Exelon Services  (11)
   
 
Decrease in operating revenues $(490)
   
 
     
Variance

Transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation $(504)
Sale of InfraSource businesses  (262)
Services(a)  (72)
F & M Holdings, LLC(b)  (60)
Other  9 
   
 
Decrease in operating revenues $(889)
   
 


(a)IncludesPrimarily due to the operationssale of former InfraSourcecertain businesses.
(b)Operating revenues decreased $60 million as a result of the sale of certain businesses and the reduction of new business as a result of wind-down efforts.

Exelon Energy Company. Operating revenues decreased as a result of Exelon Energy Company becoming part of Generation effective January 1, 2004.

F & M Holdings, LLC. Operating revenues decreased $117 million as a result of the sale of the majority of the InfraSource businesses in the third quarter of 2003. For the remaining businesses, F & M Holdings, LLC, operating revenues decreased $32 million as a result of the sale of certain businesses and the reduction of new business as a result of wind-down efforts.

Exelon Services. Operating revenues decreased $14 million at Exelon Services due to unfavorable economic conditions in the construction market and the sale of certain Exelon Services business units. This decrease was partially offset by improved performance contracting activities of $3 million.

    Purchased Power and Fuel Expense. Purchased power and fuel expense decreased as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company becoming part ofto Generation effective January 1, 2004.

     Operating and Maintenance Expense. The changes in Enterprises’ operating and maintenance expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


F & M Holdings, LLC(a) $(131)
Exelon Services (4)
Sale of InfraSource businesses $(246)
Services(a) (56)
Goodwill impairment charge(b) (47)
F & M Holdings, LLC(c) (43)
Other (15) (13)
 
  
 
Decrease in operating and maintenance expense $(150) $(405)
 
  
 


(a)IncludesPrimarily due to the operationssale of former InfraSourcecertain businesses.
(b)Enterprises recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $47 million during the second quarter of 2003 related to the goodwill recorded within the InfraSource reporting unit.
(c)Operating and maintenance expense decreased $62 million as a result of wind-down efforts for these businesses. These decreases were partially offset by increased expense of $19 million due to margin deterioration on various construction projects.

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F & M Holdings, LLC. Operating and maintenance expense decreased $111 million as a result of the sale of the majority of the InfraSource businesses in the third quarter of 2003. For the remaining businesses, F & M Holdings, LLC, operating and maintenance expense decreased $33 million as a result of wind-down efforts for these businesses. These decreases were partially offset by increased expense of $12 million due to margin deterioration on various construction projects.

Exelon Services. Operating and maintenance expense decreased $4 million at Exelon Services due primarily to delays on mechanical construction projects resulting from poor economic conditions in the construction market and the sale of certain Exelon Services business units. This decrease was partially offset by additional costs from increased performance contracting activities of $2 million and other asset impairments of $2 million.

    Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased primarily as a result of the sale of the majority of the InfraSource businesses in the third quarter of 2003 and property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale.

     Other Income and Deductions. The increase in other income and deductions was primarily due to 2004 gains on the sale of Exelon Thermal and Enterprises’ investment in PECO Telcove of $54 million (before income taxes and net of debt prepayment penalties) and income of $18 million recorded during the second quarter of 2004 related to the collection of a note receivable prior to its maturity. Other income and deductions in 2003 included impairment charges of energy, software and communications investments of $40 million.

Effective Income Tax Rate. The effective income tax rate was 36.0%58% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to 43.3%38% for the same period in 2003. The decreaseincrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to impactsstate tax impact on the Thermal divestiture and a 16.4% increase of statetax expense resulting from various income tax adjustments in 2003.related items.

Divestiture of Businesses. In the first quarter of 2004, Enterprises sold three business units of Exelon Services. Cash proceeds to Enterprises from the sales were approximately $3 million. Enterprises recorded a net loss of $3 million before income taxes in other income and deductions on the sale.102

     In December 2003, Enterprises signed an agreement to sell its Chicago business of Exelon Thermal for approximately $135 million, subject to working capital adjustments. The agreement to sell the Chicago thermal operations is subject to customary closing conditions and approval from the City of Chicago (Chicago) and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2004. The sale of the Aladdin thermal facility is expected to close during the second half of 2004. In April 2004, Enterprises signed an agreement to sell its investment in PECO TelCove, a communications joint venture, for $49 million. The agreement to sell is subject to customary closing conditions and various regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2004.


     Enterprises continues to pursue the divestiture of other businesses; however, it may be unable to successfully implement its divestiture strategy of certain businesses for a number of reasons, including an inability to locate appropriate buyers or to negotiate acceptable terms for the transactions. In addition, the amount that Enterprises may realize from a divestiture is subject to fluctuating market conditions that may contribute to pricing and other terms that are materially different than expected and could result in a loss on the sale. Timing of any divestitures may positively or negatively affect the results of operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Exelon’s businesses are capital intensive and require considerable capital resources. These capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from Energy Delivery’s and Generation’s operations. The working capital deficit at March 31, 2004 is expected to be eliminated through the anticipated continuance of positive operating cash flows and the eventual elimination of the Boston Generating debt balance (included in liabilities held for sale) upon the sale of Boston Generating. The sale of Boston Generating will be substantively a non-cash transaction, with the Boston Generating credit facility continuing as a liability of Boston Generating at the time it is sold, without recourse to Exelon or Generation. See Note 3 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the sale of Boston Generating. When necessary, Exelon obtains funds from external sources in the capital markets and through bank borrowings. Exelon’s access to external financing at reasonable terms depends on Exelon and its subsidiaries’ credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to where Exelon no longer has access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, Exelon has access to $1.5 billion through revolving credit facilities with aggregate bank commitments of $1.5 billion that it currently utilizes to support its commercial paper programs. See the Credit Issues“Credit Issues” section of Liquidity“Liquidity and Capital ResourcesResources” for further

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discussion. Exelon primarily uses its capital resources to fund capital requirements, including construction, to repay maturing debt, to pay common stock dividends, to fund its pension obligations and to invest in new and existing ventures. Future acquisitions that Exelon may undertake may require external financing, which might include issuing Exelon common stock.
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities

     Energy Delivery’s cash flows from operating activities primarily result from sales of electricity and gas to a stable and diverse base of retail customers at fixed prices and are weighted toward the third quarter. Energy Delivery’s future cash flows will be affected by its ability to achieve cost savings in operations and the impact of the economy, weather, customer choice and future regulatory proceedings on its revenues. Generation’s cash flows from operating activities primarily result from the sale of electric energy to wholesale customers, including Energy Delivery. Generation’s future cash flows from operating activities will be affected by future demand and market prices for energy and its ability to continue to produce and supply power at competitive costs.

     Cash flows from operations have been and are expected to continue to provide a reliable, steady source of cash flow sufficient to meet operating and capital expenditures requirements for the foreseeable future. Operating cash flows after 2006 could be negatively affected by changes in the rate regulatory environments of ComEd and PECO, although any effects are not expected to hinder Exelon’s ability to fund its business requirements.

     Cash flows from operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $851$1,907 million and $383$1,292 million, respectively. Changes in Exelon’s cash flows from operations are generally consistent with changes in its results of operations, and further adjusted by changes in working capital in the normal course of business.

     In addition to the items mentioned in Results“Results of Operations, the following items affected Exelon’s operating cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003:

• During the six months ended June 30, 2004, Exelon’s federal income tax position changed from a net federal income tax payable to a net federal income tax receivable. The large increase in cash from the changes in receivables is due primarily to the current year federal income tax provision of approximately $200 million and the receipt of a $150 million federal income tax refund in the first quarter of 2004, partially offset by a $58 million increase in customer accounts receivable and the payment of $67 million for federal income taxes.
 • Natural gas inventories and deferred natural gas costs decreased $71$24 million and $30$56 million, respectively, during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 resulting in a $101an $80 million increase to operating cash flows. During 2003, a decreasean increase in natural gas inventories of $43$1 million partially offset byand an increase in deferred natural gas costs of $28$24 million resulted in a $15$25 million increase indecrease to operating cash flow. PECO’s gas cost rates are subject to periodic adjustments by the PUC and are designed to recover from or refund to customers the difference between the actual cost of purchased gas and the amount included in rates. During 2004, PECO was recovering fuel revenues from customers in excess of gas costs being incurred. During 2003, PECO was incurring gas costs in excess of fuel revenues being recovered from customers.

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 • An increase in required deposits for energy trading activity of $118$136 million resulted from Generation exceeding its negotiated credit positions with counterparties during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2003.
• An income tax refund of $150 During 2004, required deposits for trading activity resulted in a $2 million increasednet cash from operations during the three months ended March 31, 2004. Income tax payments of $137 million and interest payments of $63 million contributed to the $217 million use of cash for accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities during 2003.inflow.
 
 • Discretionary tax-deductible pension plan payments were $143$288 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to $125$246 million for the same period in 2003. Additionally, $22$42 million and $15$30 million waswere contributed to the postretirement welfare benefit plans infor the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

     Exelon expects to contribute up to approximately $419 million to its pension plans in 2004. These contributions exclude benefit payments expected to be made directly from corporate assets. Of the $419 million expected to be contributed to the pension plans during 2004, $17$11 million is estimated to be needed to satisfy IRSInternal Revenue Service (IRS) minimum funding requirements.

     Exelon, through its ComEd subsidiary, has taken certain tax positions, which have been disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),IRS to defer the tax gain on the 1999 sale of its fossil generating assets. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, deferred tax liabilities related to the fossil plant sale are reflected in Exelon’s Consolidated

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Balance Sheets with the majority allocated to the Consolidated Balance Sheets of ComEd and the remainder to the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Generation. The 1999 income tax liability deferred as a result of these transactions was approximately $1.1 billion. Changes in IRS interpretations of existing primary tax authority or challenges to ComEd’s positions could have the impact of accelerating future income tax payments and increasing interest expense related to the deferred tax gain that becomes current. Any required payments could be significant to the cash flows of Exelon. Exelon’s management believes Exelon’s reserve for interest, which has been established in the event that such positions are not sustained, reflects the most likely probable expected outcomehas been appropriately recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies” (SFAS No. 5). However, the ultimate outcome of such matters could result in additional unfavorable or favorable adjustments to the results of operations, and such adjustments could be material. Federal tax returns covering the period of the 1999 sale are currently under IRS audit. Final resolution of this matter is not anticipated for several years.
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities

     Cash flows used in investing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $373$669 million and $383$1,016 million, respectively. The $10$347 million decrease inreduction of cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31,in 2004 versus 2003 is primarily attributable to cash proceeds of $42 million received during the three months ended March 31, 2004 from the sale of three gas turbines at Generation that were classified as assets held for sale at December 31, 2003, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures of $12 million and an increase in investments in nuclear decommissioning trust funds of $21 million over amounts invested during the same period in 2003. Additionally, onfollowing:

• Cash proceeds of $210 million received during the six months ended June 30, 2004 from the sales of Exelon Thermal, certain businesses of Exelon Services and Enterprises’ investments in PECO TelCove and other equity method investments.
• Cash proceeds of $42 million received from the sale of three gas turbines at Generation that were classified as assets held for sale at December 31, 2003.
• A decrease in capital expenditures of $89 million net of liquidating damages received in 2003.
• An increase in investments in nuclear decommissioning trust funds of $30 million.
• On March 31, 2004, Exelon consolidated the assets and liabilities of Sithe under the provisions of FIN No. 46-R, which resulted in an increase in cash of $19 million. See Note 2 and Note 4 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the FIN No. 46-R consolidation of Sithe.
• Early settlement on an acquisition note receivable from the 2003 disposition of InfraSource resulted in cash proceeds of $30 million during the six months ended June 30, 2004.

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     Capital expenditures by business segment for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

             
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




Energy Delivery $226 $239  $474 $487 
Generation 213 175  366 424 
Enterprises  6   11 
Corporate and other  7  4 11 
 
 
  
 
 
Total capital expenditures $439 $427 
Total capital expenditures, net of liquidating damages received $844 $933 
 
 
  
 
 

     Energy Delivery’s capital expenditures for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 reflect continuing efforts to improve the reliability of its transmission and distribution systems and capital additions to support new business and customer growth. ComEd estimates that it will spend up to approximately $715 million in total capital expenditures for 2004. This represents an increase of approximately $100 million more than had been previously planned, primarily as a result of expansion of the ComEd distribution system to support new business and customer growth. However, Exelon is continuing to evaluate its total capital spending requirements and potential mitigating opportunities across the company. Exelon anticipates that Energy Delivery’s capital expenditures will be funded by internally generated funds, borrowings and the issuance of debt or preferred securities or capital contributions from Exelon.

     Generation’s capital expenditures for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 reflect additions and upgrades to existing facilities (including nuclear refueling outages), nuclear fuel and increases in capacity at existing plants. Generation’s capital expenditures for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2003 reflectreflected the construction of threethe Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River Boston Generating facilitiesfacilities. During 2003, Boston Generating received $86 million of liquidated damages from Raytheon Company (Raytheon) as a result of Raytheon not meeting the expected completion date and certain contractual performance criteria in connection with capacityRaytheon’s construction of 2,288 MWs of energy.these generating facilities. Exelon anticipates that Generation’s capital expenditures will be funded by internally generated funds, Generation’s borrowings or capital contributions from Exelon.

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

     Cash flows used in financing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 were $472$937 million compared to $255 million for the same period in 2003. The increase in cash provided byused in financing activities foris primarily attributable to the threenet retirement of $582 million of long-term debt during the six months ended March 31, 2003June 30, 2004 versus the net issuance of $34 million.long-term debt of $334 million during the six months ended June 30, 2003. See Note 79 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding debt issuances and retirements during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, Exelon repaid $65 million of commercial paper and received cash proceeds of $31 million from the settlement of interest-rate swaps. During the six months ended June 30, 2003, Exelon repaid $100 million of commercial paper and paid $51 million to settle an interest-rate swap. Additionally, Exelon purchased treasury shares totaling $75 million during the second quarter of 2004 and received proceeds from employee stock plans of $140 million and $91 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

  ��  The cash dividend payments on common stock for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 andincreased $79 million over the six months ended June 30, 2003, were $181 millionreflecting a 9% increase in the common stock dividend in the third quarter of 2003 and $145 million, respectively. On January 27, 2004, the Exelon Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.55 per share.first quarter of 2004. Payment of future dividends is subject to approval and declaration by the Board.

     From time to time and as market conditions warrant, Exelon may engage in long-term debt repurchases via tender offers, open market acquisitions or other viable options to preserve the integrity of Exelon’s balance sheet.

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Credit Issues

     Exelon Credit Facility. Exelon meets its short-term liquidity requirements primarily through the issuance of commercial paper by Exelon corporate holding company (Exelon Corporate) and by ComEd, PECO and Generation. At June 30, 2004, Exelon Corporate, participates, along with ComEd, PECO and Generation, participated in a $750 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement and a $750 million three-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a group of banks. On July 16, 2004, the $750 million 364-day facility was replaced with a $1 billion five-year facility, and the $750 million three-year facility was reduced to $500 million. Both revolving credit agreements are used principally to support the commercial paper programs at Exelon Corporate, ComEd, PECO and Generation and to issue letters of credit. The 364-day agreement includes a term-out option provision that allows a borrower to extend the maturity of revolving credit borrowings outstanding at the end of the 364-day period for one year. At March 31,June 30, 2004, Exelon Corporate, ComEd, PECO and Generation had the following sublimits and available capacity under the credit agreements and the indicated amounts of outstanding commercial paper:

                        
BankAvailableOutstandingBankAvailableOutstanding
BorrowerSublimit(a)Capacity(b)Commercial PaperSublimit(a)Capacity(b)Commercial Paper







Exelon Corporate $550 $529 $70  $550 $531 $50 
ComEd 100 66   100 74  
PECO 250 221 81  250 250  
Generation 600 449 165  600 460 211 


(a)Sublimits under the credit agreements can change upon written notification to the bank group.
 
(b)Available capacity represents primarily the bank sublimit net of outstanding letters of credit. The amount of commercial paper outstanding does not reduce the available capacity under the Exelon Credit Facility.

    Interest rates on the advances under the credit facility are based on either the London Interbank Offering Rate (LIBOR) plus an adder based on the credit rating of the borrower as well as the total outstanding amounts under the agreement at the time of borrowing or prime. The maximum LIBOR adder would be 175 basis points. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, the average interest rate on notes payable was approximately 1.05%.

     The credit agreements require Exelon Corporate, ComEd, PECO and Generation to maintain a minimum cash from operations to interest expense ratio for the twelve-month period ended on the last day of any quarter. The ratios exclude revenues and interest expenses attributable to securitization debt, certain changes in working capital, distributions on preferred securities of subsidiaries and, in the case of Exelon Corporate and Generation, revenues from Exelon New England Holding Company, LLC (Exelon New England) and Sithe and interest on the debt of Exelon New England’stheir project subsidiaries. Exelon Corporate is measured at the Exelon consolidated level. The following table summarizes the minimum thresholds reflected in the credit agreementagreements for the twelve-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2004:

                 
Exelon CorporateComEdPECOGeneration




Credit agreement threshold  2.65 to 1   2.25 to 1   2.25 to 1   3.25 to 1 

     At March 31,June 30, 2004, each of Exelon Corporate, ComEd, PECO and Generation were in compliance with the foregoing thresholds.

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     Capital Structure. At March 31,June 30, 2004, Exelon’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and Generation’s capital structure consisted of the following:

                              
ExelonExelon
ConsolidatedComEd(a)PECO(a)GenerationConsolidatedComEd(a)PECO(a)Generation








Long-term debt 40%(b) 34% 21% 53%(b) 37% 33% 21% 42%
Long-term debt to affiliates 24(c) 15(c) 61(c)   24(b) 15(b) 61(b)  
Common equity 35 51 16   38 52 17  
Member’s equity    41     50 
Preferred securities   1     1  
Notes payable 1  1 5  1   7 
Minority interest    1     1 


(a)At March 31,June 30, 2004, ComEd’s capital structure, excluding the deduction from shareholders’ equity of the $219$188 million receivable from Exelon (which amount is deducted for GAAP purposes, as reflected in the table, but is excluded from the percentages in this footnotefootnote) to reflect amounts expected to be received by ComEd from Exelon to pay future taxes),taxes, consisted of 33% long-term debt, 15%14% long-term debt to affiliates and 52%53% common equity. Likewise, PECO’s capital structure, excluding the deduction from shareholder’s equity of the $1.6 billion receivable from Exelon, consisted of 32%33% common equity, 1% notes payable, 1% preferred securities and 66% long-term debt, including long-term debt to unconsolidated affiliates.
 
(b)Includes $1.0 billion Boston Generating project debt, classified as liabilities held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and $1.2 billion of senior unsecured notes representing 9% and 33% of capitalization for Exelon and Generation, respectively.
(c) Includes $6 billion, $2 billion and $4 billion owed to unconsolidated affiliates of Exelon, ComEd and PECO, respectively, that qualify as special purpose entities under FIN No. 46-R. These special purpose entities were created for the sole purpose of issuing debt obligations to securitize intangible transition property and CTCs of Energy Delivery or mandatorily redeemable preferred securities. See Note 2 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding FIN No. 46-R.

    Boston Generating Project Debt. Boston Generating hashad a $1.25 billion credit facility (Boston Generating Credit Facility), which was entered into primarily to finance the development and construction of the Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities. Approximately $1.0 billion of debt was outstanding under the credit facility at March 31,On May 25, 2004, all of which was reflected in Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a liability held for sale. The Boston Generating Facility is non-recourse to Exelon and Generation and an event of default under the Boston Generating Facility does not constitute an event of default under any other of Exelon’s debt instruments or the debt instruments of Exelon’s subsidiaries.

     Exelon is in the process ofcompleted the sale, transfer and assignment of ownership of Boston Generating which owns the companies that own the Mystic 4-7, Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities. Exelon’s decision to transition out of the projects was made as a result of its evaluation of the projects and discussions withspecial purpose entity owned by the lenders under the Boston Generating Credit Facility. Accordingly, the Boston Generating Credit Facility was eliminated from the consolidated financial statements of Exelon and Generation during the second quarter of 2004.

     See Note 3 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the sale of Generation’s ownership interest in Boston Generating to the lenders under the Boston Generating Credit Facility.

     Intercompany Money Pool. To provide an additional short-term borrowing option that will generally be more favorable to the borrowing participants than the cost of external financing, Exelon operates an intercompany money pool. Participation in the money pool is subject to authorization by Exelon’s corporate treasurer. ComEd and its subsidiary, Commonwealth Edison of Indiana, Inc. (ComEd of Indiana), PECO, Generation and BSC may participate in the money pool as lenders and borrowers, and Exelon Corporate and Unicom Investment, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon, may participate as lenders. Funding of, and borrowings from, the money pool are predicated on whether the contributions and borrowings result in

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economic benefits. Interest on borrowings is based on short-term market rates of interest, or, if from an external source, specific borrowing rates. During 2004, ComEd, ComEd of Indiana and PECO had various

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contributions to the money pool, and Generation and BSC had various loans from the money pool as described in the attachedfollowing table:
                  
March 31, 2004June 30, 2004
MaximumMaximumContributedMaximumMaximumContributed
InvestedBorrowed(Borrowed)InvestedBorrowed(Borrowed)






ComEd $487 $ $226  $487 $ $198 
ComEd of Indiana 21  21(a)
PECO 162    162  35 
Generation  407 (226)  407 (198)
BSC  197    197 (35)


(a)The activity at ComEd of Indiana at June 30, 2004 was eliminated in the consolidation of ComEd.

    Sithe Long-Term Debt. At March 31,June 30, 2004, $852 million of Sithe’s long-term debt, of $850 millionincluding current maturities, was consolidatedincluded in Exelon and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a result of the adoption of FIN No. 46-R.Sheets. See Note 2 and Note 4 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the consolidation of Sithe and see Note 79 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding Sithe’s long-term debt and the annual maturities.

     Security Ratings. See “Management’s DiscussionExelon’s access to the capital markets, including the commercial paper market, and Analysisits financing costs in those markets depend on the securities ratings of Financial Condition and Resultsthe entity that is accessing the capital markets. On July 22, 2004, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services lowered the ratings on PECO’s First Mortgage Bonds from A to A-. None of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussionother securities ratings of Exelon, PECO or Exelon subsidiaries has changed. None of Exelon’s security ratings.borrowings is subject to default or prepayment as a result of a downgrading of securities although such a downgrading could increase fees and interest charges under Exelon’s credit facilities.

     Shelf Registration. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, Exelon, ComEd and PECO have current shelf registration statements for the sale of $3.2$2.0 billion, $555 million and $550 million, respectively, of securities that are effective with the SEC. Each company’sExelon’s ability to sell securities off its shelf registration statement or to access the private placement markets will depend on a number of factors at the time of the proposed sale, including other required regulatory approvals, the current financial condition of the company, its securities ratings and market conditions.

     PUHCA Restrictions. On April 1, 2004, Exelon obtained a new order from the SEC under the Public Utilities Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA) authorizing, through April 15, 2007, financing transactions, including the issuance of common stock, preferred securities, equity-linked securities, long-term debt and short-term debt in an aggregate amount not to exceed $8.0 billion above the amount outstanding for Exelon Corporate and Generation at December 31, 2003.2003 with no separate sublimit for short-term debt. The new financing order replaced a prior SEC order that expired on March 31, 2004 that had authorized up to $4.0 billion of financing. As of March 31, 2004, there was $2.1 billion of financing authority remainingNo securities have been issued under the prior SEC order. The prior order limited Exelon’s short-term debt outstanding to $3.0 billion of the $4.0 billion total financing authority. The new order eliminates the short-term debt sub-limit restriction.above described limit. The prior order also authorized Exelon to issue guarantees of up to $4.5 billion outstanding at any one time. The new order gives Exelon an additional $1.5 billion of guaranty authority. At March 31,June 30, 2004, Exelon had provided $2.0$1.9 billion of guarantees under the SEC order. See Contractual“Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsArrangements” in this section for further discussion of guarantees. The SEC order requires Exelon to maintain a ratio of common equity to total capitalization (including securitization debt) of not less than 30%. At March 31,June 30, 2004, Exelon’s common equity ratio was 35%38%. Exelon expects that it will maintain a common equity ratio of at least 30%.

     Exelon is also limited by order of the SEC under PUHCA to an aggregate investment of $4.0 billion in exempt wholesale generators (EWGs) and foreign utility companies (FUCOs). At March 31,June 30, 2004, Exelon had invested $2.8$1.9 billion in EWGs, leaving $1.2$2.1 billion of investment authority under the order. In its April 1, 2004 financing order, the SEC authorized Exelon to invest $4 billion in EWGs and reserved jurisdiction over an additional $3.0 billion in investments in EWGs.

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Under applicable law, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation can pay dividends only from retained, undistributed or current earnings. Under Illinois law, ComEd may not pay any dividend on its stock unless its earnings and earned surplus are sufficient to declare and pay same after provision is made for reasonable and proper reserves, or unless it has specific authorization from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Furthermore, aA significant loss recorded at ComEd, PECO or Generation may limit the dividends that ComEdthese companies can distribute to

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Exelon. At March 31,June 30, 2004, Exelon had retained earnings of $2.5$2.9 billion, including ComEd’s retained earnings of $962$1,064 million (of(all of which $891 million had been appropriated for future dividend payments), PECO’s retained earnings of $586$597 million and Generation’s undistributed earnings of $647$773 million.
 
Contractual Obligations, Commercial Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Obligations

     Contractual obligations represent cash obligations that are considered to be firm commitments and commercial commitments represent commitments triggered by future events. Exelon’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and Generation’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31,June 30, 2004 were materially unchanged, other than in the normal course of business, from the amounts set forth in the 2003 Form 10-K except for the following:

 • In connection with the consolidation of Sithe pursuant to FIN No. 46-R, Generation maintainsacquired a $50 million non-debt letter of credit underthat supports the contractual obligations of Sithe and its credit agreement.subsidiaries.
 
 • See Note 79 and Note 1719 to the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of material changes in the registrants’ respective debt from the amounts set forth in the 2003 Form 10-K.

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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY

General

     ComEd operates in a single business segment and its operations consist of the regulated sale of electricity and distribution and transmission services in northern Illinois.

Executive SummaryOverview

     Financial Results. ComEd’s net income was consistent for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003.

     ComEd experienced an overall decline in net income of 7% in3% during the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2004. This decline primarily reflects lower collections of CTCs, partially offset by lower operating and maintenance expense compared to the first quarter ofcorresponding period in 2003 in which ComEd recorded charges associated with an agreement with various Illinois retail market participants and other interested parties.

     The Exelon Way. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — ComEd — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussion of ComEd’s implementation of The Exelon Way.

     Financing Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, ComEd repaid $176$178 million of long-term debt and made a $93$179 million payment on long-term debt to ComEd Transitional Funding Trust during the first quarter of 2004.Trust. ComEd met all of its capital resource commitments with internally generated cash and expects to do so in the foreseeable future.future, absent new acquisitions.

     Operations.Regulatory Developments — PJM Integration. On April 1, 2003, ComEd received approval from the FERC to transfer control of its transmission assets to PJM. The FERC also accepted for filing the amended PJM Tariff to reflect the inclusion of the transmission assets of ComEd and other new members, subject to a compliance filing and hearing on certain issues. On June 2, 2003, ComEd began receiving electric transmission reservation services from PJM and transferred control of ComEd’s Open Access Same Time Information System to PJM. On March 18, 2004, the FERC approved ComEd’s plan to complete theits integration of its transmission facilities into PJM, subject to the NERCNorth American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) approval of the PJM and Midwest ISO reliability plans to assure no adverse impacts.effects. The NERC granted the required approval on April 2, 2004. On April 27, 2004, the FERC issued its order approving ComEd’s application, subject to certain stipulations, including a provision to hold certain other utilities harmless from the impacts of ComEd joining PJM. ComEd agreed to these stipulations and fully integrateintegrated into PJM on May 1, 2004. ComEd intends to accept the conditions in the FERC order and expects full integration to occur on that date.

     PECO and ComEd’s membership in PJM supports Exelon’s commitment to competitive wholesale electric markets and will provide Exelon the benefits of more transparent, liquid and competitive markets for the sale and purchase of electricity.electric energy and capacity. Upon joining PJM, ComEd will begin to incur incrementalbegan incurring administrative fees, which are expected to approximate $30 million annually. ComEd believes such costs will ultimately be partially offset by the benefits of full access to a wholesale competitive marketplace, particularly after ComEd’s regulatory transition period ends in 2006; however, changes in market dynamics could affect the ultimate financial impact on ComEd.

Through and Out Rates. ComEd currently earns approximately $66 million annually from T&O rates for energy flowing across ComEd’s transmission system. On March 19, 2004, the FERC issued an order to eliminate these rates effective May 1, 2004, which was subsequently deferred until December 1, 2004. The T&O rates are to be replaced by a new long-term transmission pricing structure that will eliminate seams in the PJM and Midwest ISO regions. Transmission owners in PJM and Midwest ISO and other parties must file one or more pricing proposals with the FERC on or before October 1, 2004, with an effective date of December 1, 2004. While Exelon and ComEd cannot predict the outcome of the FERC’s final determination of a new long-term transmission pricing structure, such pricing structure could adversely impact Exelon’s and ComEd’s after-tax results of operations.

Delivery Services Rates. On March 3, 2003, ComEd entered into, and the ICC subsequently entered orders, which are now final, that effectuated an agreement (Agreement) with various Illinois retail market

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participants and other interested parties that settled, among other things, delivery service rates and the market value index proceeding and facilitates competitive service declarations for large-load customers and an extension of the PPA with Generation.

Open Access Transmission Tariff. On November 10, 2003, the FERC issued an order allowing ComEd to put into effect, subject to refund and rehearing, new transmission rates designed to reflect nearly $500 million of infrastructure investments made since 1998. However, because of the Illinois retail rate freeze and the method for calculating CTCs, the increase is not expected to have a significant effect on operating revenues until after December 31, 2006. ComEd began charging the new rates May 1, 2004. ComEd’s management believes an adequate reserve for any required refunds has been established in the event that the new rates are adjusted based on rehearing or settlement negotiations.

     Outlook for the Remainder of 2004 and Beyond. ComEd’s outlook for the remainder of 2004 is consistent with the discussion within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — ComEd — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K.

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Results of Operations

 
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2003
                              
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Operating revenues
Operating revenues
 $1,336 $1,424 $(88) (6.2)%
Operating revenues
 $1,403 $1,361 $42 3.1%
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses
 
Purchased power 533 578 (45) (7.8)%Purchased power 574 533 41 7.7%
Operating and maintenance 217 261 (44) (16.9)%Operating and maintenance 223 221 2 0.9%
Depreciation and amortization 102 94 8 8.5%Depreciation and amortization 103 96 7 7.3%
Taxes other than income 79 80 (1) (1.3)%Taxes other than income 72 68 4 5.9%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 Total operating expense 931 1,013 (82) (8.1)% Total operating expense 972 918 54 5.9%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Operating income
Operating income
 405 411 (6) (1.5)%
Operating income
 431 443 (12) (2.7)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Other income and deductions
Other income and deductions
 
Other income and deductions
 
Interest expense (106) (110) 4 (3.6)%Interest expense (96) (106) 10 (9.4)%
Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (7) 7 (100.0)%Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (6) 6 (100.0)%
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (3)  (3) n.m. Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (6)  (6) n.m. 
Other, net 9 22 (13) (59.1)%Other, net 7 12 (5) (41.7)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 Total other income and deductions (100) (95) (5) 5.3% Total other income and deductions (95) (100) 5 (5.0)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 305 316 (11) (3.5)%
Income before income taxes
Income before income taxes
 336 343 (7) (2.0)%
Income taxes
Income taxes
 123 126 (3) (2.4)%
Income taxes
 132 138 (6) (4.3)%
 
 
 
 
Net income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 182 190 (8) (4.2)%
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
  5 (5) (100.0)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net income
Net income
 $182 $195 $(13) (6.7)%
Net income
 $204 $205 $(1) (0.5)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


n.m. —n.m. — not meaningful

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Operating Revenues

     ComEd’s electric sales statistics were as follows:

                            
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)20042003Variance% ChangeRetail Deliveries — (in GWhs)20042003Variance% Change











Full service(a)
Full service(a)
 
Full service(a)
 
ResidentialResidential 7,013 6,886 127 1.8%Residential 5,793 5,163 630 12.2%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 5,133 5,627 (494) (8.8)%Small commercial & industrial 4,791 5,114 (323) (6.3)%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 1,345 1,484 (139) (9.4)%Large commercial & industrial 1,426 1,683 (257) (15.3)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 1,240 1,416 (176) (12.4)%Public authorities & electric railroads 1,200 1,333 (133) (10.0)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total full service 14,731 15,413 (682) (4.4)%Total full service 13,210 13,293 (83) (0.6)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
PPO
PPO
 
PPO
 
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 731 793 (62) (7.8)%Small commercial & industrial 870 869 1 0.1%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 747 1,433 (686) (47.9)%Large commercial & industrial 877 1,318 (441) (33.5)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 434 537 (103) (19.2)%Public authorities & electric railroads 577 531 46 8.7%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 1,912 2,763 (851) (30.8)%  2,324 2,718 (394) (14.5)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Delivery only(b)
Delivery only(b)
 
Delivery only(b)
 
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 1,772 1,348 424 31.5%Small commercial & industrial 1,761 1,257 504 40.1%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 2,940 1,832 1,108 60.5%Large commercial & industrial 3,090 2,128 962 45.2%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 488 282 206 73.0%Public authorities & electric railroads 406 247 159 64.4%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 5,200 3,462 1,738 50.2%  5,257 3,632 1,625 44.7%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total PPO and delivery only 7,112 6,225 887 14.2%Total PPO and delivery only 7,581 6,350 1,231 19.4%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total retail deliveries
Total retail deliveries
 21,843 21,638 205 0.9%
Total retail deliveries
 20,791 19,643 1,148 5.8%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


(a)Full service reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates.
 
(b)Delivery only service reflects customers receiving electric generation service from an ARES.AES.

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Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Electric Revenue20042003Variance% ChangeElectric Revenue20042003Variance% Change










Full service(a)
 
Full service(a)
Full service(a)
 
Residential $560 $546 $14 2.6%Residential $521 $472 $49 10.4%
Small commercial & industrial 373 397 (24) (6.0)%
Large commercial & industrial 60 74 (14) (18.9)%
Public authorities & electric railroads 73 84 (11) (13.1)%
 
 
 
 
Total full service 1,066 1,101 (35) (3.2)%
 
 
 
 
PPO(b)
 
Small commercial & industrial 48 50 (2) (4.0)%Small commercial & industrial 396 405 (9) (2.2)%
Large commercial & industrial 42 72 (30) (41.7)%Large commercial & industrial 71 84 (13) (15.5)%
Public authorities & electric railroads 22 27 (5) (18.5)%Public authorities & electric railroads 74 81 (7) (8.6)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 112 149 (37) (24.8)%Total full service 1,062 1,042 20 1.9%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Delivery only(c)
 
PPO(b)
PPO(b)
 
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 60 59 1 1.7%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 51 72 (21) (29.2)%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 31 28 3 10.7%
 
 
 
 
 142 159 (17) (10.7)%
 
 
 
 
Delivery only(c)
Delivery only(c)
 
Small commercial & industrial 33 41 (8) (19.5)%Small commercial & industrial 35 32 3 9.4%
Large commercial & industrial 40 49 (9) (18.4)%Large commercial & industrial 43 43   
Public authorities & electric railroads 8 9 (1) (11.1)%Public authorities & electric railroads 9 8 1 12.5%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 81 99 (18) (18.2)%  87 83 4 4.8%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total PPO and delivery only 193 248 (55) (22.2)%Total PPO and delivery only 229 242 (13) (5.4)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total electric retail revenues
 1,259 1,349 (90) (6.7)%
Total electric retail revenues
 1,291 1,284 7 0.5%
Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d) 77 75 2 2.7%Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d) 112 77 35 45.5%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total electric revenue
 $1,336 $1,424 $(88) (6.2)%
Total electric revenue
 $1,403 $1,361 $42 3.1%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


(a)Full service revenue reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates, which include the cost of energy and the delivery cost of the transmission and the distribution of the energy.
 
(b)Revenue from customers choosing ComEd’s PPO includes an energy charge at market rates, transmission and distribution charges and a CTC.CTC charge.
 
(c)Delivery only revenue from customers choosing an ARESAES includes a distribution charge and a CTC charge. TransmissionPrior to ComEd’s full integration into PJM on May 1, 2004, ComEd’s transmission charges received from ARES areAES were included in wholesale and miscellaneous revenue.
 
(d)Wholesale and miscellaneous revenues include transmission revenue (including revenue from PJM), sales to municipalities and other wholesale energy sales.

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    The changes in electric retail revenues for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, as compared to the same period in 2003, are attributable to the following:

         
VarianceVariance


VolumeVolume $61 
WeatherWeather 29 
Customer choice $(56)Customer choice (51)
Rate changes (42)Rate changes (28)
Weather (23)
Volume 31 
OtherOther (4)
 
   
 
Electric retail revenue $(90)
 
 Electric retail revenue 7 
 
 
ComEd’s integration into PJMComEd’s integration into PJM 43 
OtherOther (8)
 
 
Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue 35 
 
 
Total electric retail revenue $42 
 
 

     Customer Choice.Volume. All ComEd customers have the choice to purchase energyRevenues from other suppliers. This choice generally does not impact thehigher delivery volume, exclusive of deliveries, but affects revenue collected from customers related to energy supplied by ComEd. However, as of March 31, 2004, no ARES has sought approval from the ICC, and no electric utilities have chosen, to enter the ComEd residential market for the supply of electricity.

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     For the three months ended March 31, 2004, the energy provided by alternative suppliers was 5,200 GWhs, or 23.8%, as compared to 3,462 GWhs, or 16.0%, for the same period in 2003.

     The decrease in revenues reflects customers in Illinois electing to purchase energy from an ARES or the PPO. As of March 31, 2004, the number of retail customers that had elected to purchase energy from an ARES or the ComEd PPO was approximately 20,200 as compared to 22,700 as of March 31, 2003, representing less than 1% of total customers in each period. MWhs delivered to such customersweather, increased from approximately 6.2$61 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to 7.1 million for three months ended March 31, 2004, or from 29% to 33% of total quarterly retail deliveries.

Rate Changes. The $76 million decrease in ComEd’s collection of CTCs for the three months ended March 31, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 was due to a decrease in the CTC rates as a result of higher wholesale market prices of electricity, net of increased mitigation factors. This decrease was partially offset byresidential customer growth and an increased wholesale market prices which increased energy revenue received under ComEd’s PPO by $19 millionusage per customer, primarily residential and by increased average rates paid by residential customers of $5 million. Although residential rates are frozen through 2006, average residential rates fluctuate due to the usage patterns of customers. Starting in the June 2003 billing cycle, the increased wholesale market price of electricity, net of increased mitigation factors, decreases the collection of CTCs as compared to the respective prior year period.large commercial and industrial.

     Weather. The demand for electricity is affected by weather conditions. Very warm weather in summer months and very cold weather in other months are referred to as “favorable weather conditions” because these weather conditions result in increased sales of electricity. Conversely, mild weather reduces demand. The weather conditions for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 were unfavorablefavorable compared to the same period in 2003 as a result of milder winter weather in 2004. Heating2003. Cooling degree-days decreased 5%increased 68% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, and were 2%14% lower than normal. Heating degree-days decreased 18% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, and were 13% lower than normal.

     Volume.Customer Choice. RevenuesAll ComEd customers have the choice to purchase energy from higher deliveryan AES. This choice generally does not impact the volume exclusive of weather, increased $31 million duedeliveries, but affects revenue collected from customers related to an increased usage per customer, primarilyenergy supplied by ComEd. As of June 30, 2004, no AES has sought approval from the ICC, and no electric utilities have chosen to enter the ComEd residential and largemarket for the supply of electricity. ComEd competes with AESs in the commercial and industrial.market.

     Wholesale and miscellaneous revenueFor the three months ended June 30, 2004, the energy provided by AESs was 5,257 GWhs, or 25%, as compared to 3,632 GWhs, or 18%, for the same period in 2003.

     The decrease in revenues reflects customers in Illinois electing to purchase energy from an AES or the PPO. As of June 30, 2004, the number of retail customers that had elected to purchase energy from an AES or the ComEd PPO was approximately 21,400 as compared to 22,000 as of the same period in 2003, representing less than 1% of total customers in each period. MWhs delivered to such customers increased from approximately 6.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2003 to 7.6 million for three months ended June 30, 2004, or from 32% to 36% of total quarterly retail deliveries.

Rate Changes. ComEd’s CTC is reset in the second quarter of each year to reflect market price adjustments. Starting in the June 2003 billing cycle, the increased wholesale market price of electricity and other adjustments to the energy component, decreased the collection of CTCs as compared to the respective prior year period. ComEd’s CTC revenues decreased $44 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This decrease was partially offset by increased wholesale market prices which increased energy revenue received under ComEd’s PPO by $28 million.

     Decreased average rates paid by residential customers resulted in a $10 million decrease. Although residential rates are frozen through 2006, average residential rates fluctuate due to the usage patterns of customers.

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ComEd’s Integration into PJM. ComEd’s transmission revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 remained constant.due to ComEd’s May 1, 2004 entry into PJM. The increase relates to the change in control of the transmission assets from ComEd to PJM whereby ComEd receives revenues for its proportionate share of the transmission revenues generated by PJM, but also pays PJM for the use of its transmission assets. For 2004, ComEd’s operating revenues are estimated to increase by approximately $180 million, offset by a corresponding and equal increase in purchased power expense. Starting in 2005, on an annual basis, ComEd’s operating revenues and purchased power expense are estimated to increase between $200 to $250 million; however, there is no expected impact on revenues net of purchased power expense.

 
Purchased Power

     The decreaseincrease in purchased power expense was primarily attributable to an increase of $28 million due to higher volume and a $52$10 million increase due to favorable weather conditions offset by a $40 million decrease as a result of non-residential customers choosing to purchase energy from an ARES, an $8AES. ComEd’s operating revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million decreasein the three months ended June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 due to unfavorable weather conditions, and a $7 million decrease due to the mix of average pricing related to ComEd’s PPA with Generation partially offset by an increase of $15 million due to higher volume.May 1, 2004 entry into PJM. See “Operating Revenues” above.

 
Operating and Maintenance

     The decreasechanges in O&Moperating and maintenance expense was primarily attributablefor the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to a net one-time charge of $41 millionthe same period in 2003 as a resultconsisted of an agreement with various Illinois retail market participants and other interested parties (Agreement) and a decrease in payroll expenses at ComEd of $22 million due to fewer employees as a result of Exelon Way terminations and the centralization of key functions partially offset by $17 million due to higher corporate allocations and $8 million of higher employee fringe benefits in 2004. The increase in corporate allocations was driven by payroll expenses and employee fringe benefits resulting from the centralization of certain functions which transferred certain employees from ComEd to BSC in 2004.

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Variance

Higher corporate allocations(a) $17 
Severance, pension and postretirement benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way  8 
Tax consultant fees(b)  5 
Employee fringe benefits(c)  (10)
Contractors  (11)
Environmental charges  (4)
Other  (3)
   
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $2 
   
 


(a)Higher corporate allocations primarily result from higher corporate governance allocations and employee fringe benefits. Corporate governance allocations increased as a result of the 2004 sale of certain Enterprise companies resulting in ComEd comprising a greater percentage of Exelon.
(b)ComEd recorded a $5 million charge for contingent fees paid to a tax consultant (see Note 15 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information).
(c)During the second quarter of 2004, ComEd adopted the provisions of FSP FAS 106-2. Employee fringe benefits include a $1 million reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2.
 
Depreciation and Amortization
                     
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Depreciation expense $81 $75 $6 8.0% $81 $76 $5 6.6%
Recoverable transition costs amortization 11 11    12 12   
Other amortization expense 10 8 2 25.0% 10 8 2 25.0%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total depreciation and amortization $102 $94 $8 8.5% $103 $96 $7 7.3%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

     The increase in depreciation expense is primarily due to higher property, plant and equipment balances.capital additions.

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     Recoverable transition costs amortization remained constant in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. ComEd expects to fully recover its remaining recoverable transition costs regulatory asset balance of $120$109 million by 2006. Consistent with the provision of the Illinois legislation, regulatory assets may be recovered at amounts that provide ComEd an earned return on common equity within the Illinois legislation earnings threshold.

 
Taxes Other Than Income

     Taxes other than income remained constantincreased for three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003.2003 as a result of a 2003 refund of $5 million for Illinois Electricity Distribution Taxes.

 
Interest Expense and Distributions on Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities

     The aggregate of interest expense interest expense to affiliates and distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities decreased as a result of scheduled principal payments and refinancing existing debtrefinancings at lower interest rates. Effective December 31, 2003, atupon the adoption of FIN No. 46-R, ComEd deconsolidated its financing trusts (see Note 2 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). ComEd no longer records distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities but records interest expense to affiliates related to ComEd’s obligations to the financing trusts.

 
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates

     In 2004, ComEd has $3$6 million of equity in net losslosses of subsidiaries as a result of deconsolidating its financing trusts.

Other, Net

The change in Other, net is primarily related to the 2003 $2 million gain on sale of non-utility property and $1 million decrease in interest income on the long-term receivable from Unicom Investments, Inc. as a result of a lower principal balance.

Income Taxes

     The effective income tax rate was 39% for the three months ended June 30, 2004, compared to 40% for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2 and other items. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
                   
Six Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Operating revenues
 $2,739  $2,785  $(46)  (1.7)%
Operating expenses
                
 Purchased power  1,108   1,110   (2)  (0.2)%
 Operating and maintenance  438   483   (45)  (9.3)%
 Depreciation and amortization  205   190   15   7.9%
 Taxes other than income  151   148   3   2.0%
   
   
   
     
  Total operating expense  1,902   1,931   (29)  (1.5)%
   
   
   
     
Operating income
  837   854   (17)  (2.0)%
   
   
   
     
Other income and deductions
                
 Interest expense  (202)  (215)  13   (6.0)%
 Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities     (14)  14   (100.0)%
 Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates  (9)     (9)  n.m. 
 Other, net  17   34   (17)  (50.0)%
   
   
   
     
  Total other income and deductions  (194)  (195)  1   (0.5)%
   
   
   
     
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
  643   659   (16)  (2.4)%
Income taxes
  255   263   (8)  (3.0)%
   
   
   
     
Net income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
  388   396   (8)  (2.0)%
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
     5   (5)  (100.0)%
   
   
   
     
Net income
 $388  $401  $(13)  (3.2)%
   
   
   
     


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Operating Revenues

ComEd’s electric sales statistics were as follows:

                  
Six Months
Ended June 30,

Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)20042003Variance% Change





Full service(a)
                
Residential  12,805   12,049   756   6.3%
Small commercial & industrial  9,924   10,741   (817)  (7.6)%
Large commercial & industrial  2,771   3,167   (396)  (12.5)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  2,440   2,749   (309)  (11.2)%
   
   
   
     
 Total full service  27,940   28,706   (766)  (2.7)%
   
   
   
     
PPO
                
Small commercial & industrial  1,600   1,662   (62)  (3.7)%
Large commercial & industrial  1,624   2,750   (1,126)  (40.9)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  1,012   1,069   (57)  (5.3)%
   
   
   
     
   4,236   5,481   (1,245)  (22.7)%
   
   
   
     
Delivery only(b)
                
Small commercial & industrial  3,532   2,606   926   35.5%
Large commercial & industrial  6,031   3,960   2,071   52.3%
Public authorities & electric railroads  894   529   365   69.0%
   
   
   
     
   10,457   7,095   3,362   47.4%
   
   
   
     
 Total PPO and delivery only  14,693   12,576   2,117   16.8%
   
   
   
     
Total retail deliveries
  42,633   41,282   1,351   3.3%
   
   
   
     


(a)Full service reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates.
(b)Delivery only service reflects customers receiving electric generation service from an AES.

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Six Months
Ended June 30,

Electric Revenue20042003Variance% Change





Full service(a)
                
Residential $1,080  $1,018  $62   6.1%
Small commercial & industrial  769   802   (33)  (4.1)%
Large commercial & industrial  131   158   (27)  (17.1)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  148   165   (17)  (10.3)%
   
   
   
     
 Total full service  2,128   2,143   (15)  (0.7)%
   
   
   
     
PPO(b)
                
Small commercial & industrial  108   109   (1)  (0.9)%
Large commercial & industrial  92   144   (52)  (36.1)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  53   55   (2)  (3.6)%
   
   
   
     
   253   308   (55)  (17.9)%
   
   
   
     
Delivery only(c)
                
Small commercial & industrial  67   73   (6)  (8.2)%
Large commercial & industrial  84   91   (7)  (7.7)%
Public authorities & electric railroads  18   17   1   5.9%
   
   
   
     
   169   181   (12)  (6.6)%
   
   
   
     
Total PPO and delivery only  422   489   (67)  (13.7)%
   
   
   
     
Total electric retail revenues
  2,550   2,632   (82)  (3.1)%
Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d)  189   153   36   23.5%
   
   
   
     
Total electric revenue
 $2,739  $2,785  $(46)  (1.7)%
   
   
   
     


(a)Full service revenue reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates, which include the cost of energy and the delivery cost of the transmission and the distribution of the energy.
(b)Revenue from customers choosing ComEd’s PPO includes an energy charge at market rates, transmission and distribution charges and a CTC charge.
(c)Delivery only revenue from customers choosing an AES includes a distribution charge and a CTC charge. Prior to ComEd’s full integration into PJM on May 1, 2004, ComEd’s transmission charges received from AES were included in wholesale and miscellaneous revenue.
(d)Wholesale and miscellaneous revenues include transmission revenue (including revenue form PJM), sales to municipalities and other wholesale energy sales.

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The changes in electric retail revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to the same period in 2003, are attributable to the following:

      
Variance

Customer choice $(107)
Rate changes  (70)
Volume  92 
Weather  6 
Other  (3)
   
 
 Electric retail revenue $(82)
   
 
ComEd’s integration into PJM  43 
Other  (7)
   
 
 Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue  36 
   
 
 Electric retail revenue $(46)
   
 

Customer Choice. As noted, all ComEd customers have the choice to purchase energy from an AES. This choice generally does not impact the volume of deliveries, but affects revenue collected from customers related to energy supplied by ComEd.

     For the six months ended June 30, 2004, the energy provided by AESs was 10,457 GWhs, or 25%, as compared to 7,095 GWhs, or 17%, for the same period in 2003.

     The decrease in revenues reflects customers in Illinois electing to purchase energy from an AES or the PPO. As of June 30, 2004, the number of retail customers that had elected to purchase energy from an AES or the ComEd PPO was approximately 21,400 as compared to 22,000 as of June 30, 2003, representing less than 1% of total customers in each period. MWhs delivered to such customers increased from approximately 12.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 to approximately 14.7 million for six months ended June 30, 2004, or from 30% to 34% of total quarterly retail deliveries.

Rate Changes. Starting in the June 2003 billing cycle, the increased wholesale market price of electricity and other adjustments to the energy component, decreases the collection of CTCs as compared to the respective prior year period. ComEd’s CTC revenues decreased by $120 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This decrease was partially offset by increased wholesale market prices which increased energy revenue received under ComEd’s PPO by $47 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003, ComEd collected approximately $87 million and $207 million, respectively, of CTC revenue. As a result of increasing mitigation factors, changes in energy prices and the ability of certain customers to establish fixed, multi-year CTC rates beginning in 2003, and increases in ComEd’s OATT effective May 1, 2004, ComEd anticipates that this revenue source will decline to approximately $180 million for 2004 and range from $100 million to $180 million annually in 2005 and 2006. Under the current restructuring statute, no CTCs will be collected after 2006.

Volume. ComEd’s electric revenues increased as a result of higher delivery volume, exclusive of the effect of weather and customer choice, due to an increased number of customers and increased usage per customer, primarily residential and large commercial and industrial.

Weather. The weather conditions for the six months ended June 30, 2004 were favorable compared to the same period in 2003. Cooling degree-days increased 68% for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 and were 14% lower than normal. Heating degree-days decreased 8% for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, and were 4% lower than normal.

ComEd’s Integration into PJM. ComEd’s transmission revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 due to ComEd’s May 1, 2004 entry into PJM.

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Purchased Power

The decrease in purchased power expense was primarily attributable to a $92 million decrease as a result of customers choosing to purchase energy from an AES and an $8 million decrease due to the mix of average pricing related to ComEd’s PPA with Generation partially offset by an increase of $50 million due to higher volume. ComEd’s transmission revenues and purchased power expense each increased by $43 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 relative to 2003 due to ComEd’s May 1, 2004 entry into PJM. See “Operating Revenues” above.

Operating and Maintenance

The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Charge recorded at ComEd in 2003(a) $(41)
Contractors  (13)
Decreased payroll expense due to fewer employees(b)  (10)
Environmental charges  (5)
Allowance for uncollectible accounts expense  (4)
Higher corporate allocations(c)  23 
Severance, pension and postretirement benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way  9 
Tax consultant fees(d)  5 
Employee fringe benefits(e)  1 
Other  (10)
   
 
Decrease in operating and maintenance expense $(45)
   
 


(a)In 2003, ComEd reached an agreement with various Illinois retail market participants and other interested parties.
(b)ComEd has fewer employees as a result of The Exelon Way terminations.
(c)Higher corporate allocations primarily result from higher corporate governance allocations and employee fringe benefits. Corporate governance allocations increased as a result of the 2004 sale of certain Enterprise companies resulting in ComEd comprising a greater percentage of Exelon.
(d)ComEd recorded a $5 million charge for contingent fees paid to a tax consultant (see Note 15 to the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information).
(e)During the second quarter of 2004, ComEd adopted the provisions of FSP FAS 106-2. Employee fringe benefits include a $3 million reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2.
Depreciation and Amortization
                 
Six Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Depreciation expense $163  $152  $11   7.2%
Recoverable transition costs amortization  23   23       
Other amortization expense  19   15   4   26.7%
   
   
   
     
Total depreciation and amortization $205  $190  $15   7.9%
   
   
   
     

     The increase in depreciation expense is primarily due to capital additions.

     Recoverable transition costs amortization remained constant in the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. ComEd expects to fully recover its remaining recoverable transition costs regulatory asset balance of $109 million by 2006. Consistent with the provision of the Illinois legislation,

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regulatory assets may be recovered at amounts that provide ComEd an earned return on common equity within the Illinois legislation earnings threshold.
Taxes Other Than Income

Taxes other than income increased for six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 as a result of a 2003 refund of $5 million for Illinois Electricity Distribution taxes.

Interest Expense and Distributions on Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities

The aggregate of interest expense and distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities decreased as a result of scheduled principal payments and refinancings at lower rates. Effective December 31, 2003, upon the adoption of FIN No. 46-R, ComEd deconsolidated its financing trusts (see Note 2 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). ComEd no longer records distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities, but records interest expense to affiliates related to ComEd’s obligations to the financing trusts. This decrease was offset by $3 million of less allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC) debt recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2004 as a result of lower construction work in process balances.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates

In 2004, ComEd has $9 million of equity in net losses of subsidiaries as a result of deconsolidating its financing trusts.

 
Other, Net

     The change in Other, net is primarily related to the reversal of a $12 million reserve for potential plant disallowance in 2003 at ComEd as a result of the Agreement (see Operating“Operating and MaintenanceMaintenance” above)., a reduction in AFUDC equity of $4 million during 2004 as a result of lower construction work in process balances and a $3 million decrease in interest income on the long-term receivable from Unicom Investments, Inc. as a result of a lower principal balance.

 
Income Taxes

     The effective income tax rate was 40.3%40% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, compared to 39.9%40% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2003. The reduction in the effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

 
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle

     On January 1, 2003, ComEd adopted SFAS No. 143, resulting in income of $5 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     ComEd’s business is capital intensive and requires considerable capital resources. ComEd’s capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, external financing, including the issuance of commercial paper, participation in the intercompany money pool or capital contributions from Exelon. ComEd’s access to external financing at reasonable terms is

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dependent on its credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to where ComEd no longer has access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, ComEd has access to a revolving credit facility that ComEd currently utilizes to support its commercial paper program. See the Credit Issues“Credit Issues” section of Liquidity“Liquidity and Capital ResourcesResources” for further discussion. Capital resources are used primarily to fund ComEd’s capital requirements, including construction, repayments of maturing debt, the payment of dividends and contributions to Exelon’s pension plans.

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Cash Flows from Operating Activities

     ComEd’s cash flows from operating activities primarily results from sales of electricity to a stable and diverse base of retail customers at fixed prices. ComEd’s future cash flows will be affected by its ability to achieve operating cost reductions and the impact of the economy, weather and customer choice on its revenues. Cash flows from operations have been and are expected to continue to provide a reliable, steady source of cash flow sufficient to meet operating and capital expenditures requirements. Operating cash flows after 2006 could be negatively affected by changes in ComEd’s rate regulatory environment, although any effects are not expected to hinder ComEd’s ability to fund its business requirements.

     Cash flows from operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $299$602 million and $36$369 million, respectively. Changes in ComEd’s cash flows from operations are generally consistent with changes in its results of operations, as further adjusted by changes in working capital in the normal course of business.

     In addition to the items mentioned in Results“Results of Operations, ComEd’s operating cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were affected by the following items:

 • During the first quarterhalf of 2003, ComEd made additional payments to Generation for amounts owed under the PPA. At March 31,June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, ComEd had accrued payments due to Generation under the PPA of $152$182 million and $171 million, respectively. At March 31,June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, ComEd had accrued payments due to Generation under the PPA of $154$185 million and $339 million, respectively.
 
 • Discretionary contributions by ComEd to Exelon’s defined benefit pension plans were $72$144 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to $59$117 million for the same period in 2003.

     ComEd participates in Exelon’s defined benefit pension plans. Exelon expects to contribute up to approximately $419 million to its pension plans in 2004, including $17$11 million to satisfy IRS minimum funding requirements, of whichrequirements. Of the $419 million, $216 million is expected to be funded by ComEd.

     ComEd has taken certain tax positions, which have been disclosed to the IRS, to defer the tax gain on the 1999 sale of its fossil generating assets. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, the majority of the deferred tax liabilities related to the fossil plant sale are reflected in ComEd’s Consolidated Balance Sheets with the remainder having been allocated to the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Generation in connection with Exelon’s 2001 corporate restructuring. The total 1999 income tax liability deferred as a result of these transactions was approximately $1.1 billion. Changes in IRS interpretations of existing primary tax authority or challenges to ComEd’s positions could have the impact of accelerating future income tax payments and increasing interest expense related to the deferred tax gain that becomes current. Any required payments could be significant to the cash flows of ComEd. ComEd’s management believes ComEd’s reserve for interest, which has been established in the event that such positions are not sustained, reflects the most likely probable expected outcomehas been appropriately recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 5. However, the ultimate outcome of such matters could result in additional unfavorable or favorable adjustments to the results of operations, and such adjustments could be material. Federal tax returns covering the period of the 1999 sale are currently under IRS audit. Final resolution of this matter is not anticipated for several years.

 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities

     Cash flows fromused in investing activities were $24$133 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to cash flows used in investing activities of $169$524 million for the same period in 2003. The increasechange in

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cash flows from investing activities was primarily attributable to $179$372 million of net proceeds from an investment in the Exelon intercompany money pool and $22$36 million of net changes in restricted cash. ComEd’s investing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 were funded primarily through operating activities.

     ComEd’s capital expenditures for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $178$369 million and $174$355 million, respectively. ComEd estimates that it will spend up to approximately $616$715 million in total

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capital expenditures for 2004. Approximately one halfThis represents an increase of approximately $100 million more than had been previously planned, primarily as a result of expansion of the budgeted 2004 expenditures are for continuing efforts to improve the reliability of its transmission andComEd distribution systems. The remaining amount is for capital additionssystem to support new business and customer growth. Although not anticipated, ComEd anticipates thatbelieves it willcould obtain any needed financing when necessary, through borrowings, the issuance of debt or preferred securities, or capital contributions from Exelon. ComEd’s proposed capital expenditures and other investments are subject to periodic review and revision to reflect changes in economic conditions and other factors.
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities

     Cash flows used in financing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 were $341$476 million as compared to cash flows from financing activities of $149$173 million in 2003. The increasedecrease in cash flows used infrom financing activities is primarily attributable to net changes inthe retirement of long-term debt of $592$357 million partially offset byduring the six months ended June 30, 2004 versus the net changes in short-termproceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $26$473 million and interest-rate swap settlements of $43 million. Additionally, ComEd paid a $103 million dividend to Exelon during the three months ended March 31, 2004 compared to a $120 million dividend during the same period in 2003. During the six months ended June 30, 2003, ComEd also repaid $71 million of commercial paper and paid $51 million to settle interest-rate swaps. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, ComEd received $26 million from the settlement of interest-rate swaps. Additionally, ComEd paid $207 million in dividends to Exelon during the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $211 million in dividends during the same period in 2003.

From time to time and as market conditions warrant, ComEd may engage in long-term debt repurchases via tender offers, open market acquisitions or other viable options to preserve the integrity of ComEd’s balance sheet.

 
Credit Issues

     Exelon Credit Facility. ComEd meets its short-term liquidity requirements primarily through the issuance of commercial paper and borrowings from Exelon’s intercompany money pool. ComEd, participates, along with Exelon Corporate, PECO and Generation, participated in a $750 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement and a $750 million three-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a group of banks. On July 16, 2004, the $750 million 364-day facility was replaced with a $1 billion five-year facility and the $750 million three-year facility was reduced to $500 million. These credit agreements, and ComEd’s participation therein, are described above under “Credit Issues — Exelon Credit Facility” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     Capital Structure. ComEd’s capital structure at March 31,June 30, 2004 is described above under “Credit Issues — Capital Structure” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     Intercompany Money Pool. A description of the intercompany money pool, and ComEd’s participation therein, is set forth above under “Credit Issues — Intercompany Money Pool” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.” During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, ComEd earned $1$2 million in interest on its investments in the intercompany money pool.

     Security Ratings. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussion of ComEd’s security ratings.

     Shelf Registration. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, ComEd has a current shelf registration statement for the sale of $555 million of securities that is effective with the SEC. ComEd’s ability to sell securities off its shelf registration statement or to access the private placement markets will depend on a number of factors at the time of the proposed sale, including other required regulatory approvals, ComEd’s current financial condition, its securities ratings and market conditions.

     Fund Transfer Restrictions. At March 31,June 30, 2004, ComEd had retained earnings of $962$1,064 million, of which $891 million had been appropriated for future dividend payments. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Credit Issues — Fund Transfer Restrictions” under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — ComEd” in the 2003 Form 10-K for information regarding restrictions under Federal

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federal and Illinois law and under the agreements governing ComEd Financing II and III regarding dividend payments by ComEd. ComEd is precluded from lending or extending credit or indemnity to Exelon.

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Contractual Obligations, Commercial Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Obligations

     Contractual obligations represent cash obligations that are considered to be firm commitments and commercial commitments represent commitments triggered by future events. ComEd’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31,June 30, 2004 were materially unchanged, other than in the normal course of business, from the amounts set forth in the 2003 Form 10-K except for the following:

 • See Note 79 and Note 19 to the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of material changes in ComEd’s debt from the amounts set forth in the 2003 Form 10-K.

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PECO ENERGY COMPANY

General

     PECO operates in a single business segment, and its operations consist of the regulated sale of electricity and distribution and transmission services in southeastern Pennsylvania and the sale of natural gas and distribution services in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia.

Executive SummaryOverview

     Financial Results. PECO experienced an overall decline inPECO’s net income ofincreased 14% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This increase reflects higher electric revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses.

     PECO’s net income increased 4% for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in the first quarter of 2004. This decline was a result of lower electric operating revenues net of purchased power, primarily due to lower full service residential2003 and small commercial and industrial sales.is generally comparable between periods.

     The Exelon Way. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — PECO — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussion of PECO’s implementation of theThe Exelon Way. PECO recorded a severance charge of $5 million associated with the implementation of The Exelon Way for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and is considering whether it will incur additional severance related costs in future periods.

     Financing Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, PECO refinanced $75 million of First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds and repaid $88$166 million of long-term debt to PECO Energy Transition Trust. PECO met all of its capital resource commitments with internally generated cash and expects to do so in the foreseeable future.future, absent new acquisitions.

     Outlook for the Remainder of 2004 and Beyond. PECO’s outlook for the remainder of 2004 is consistent with the discussion within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — PECO — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K.

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Results of Operations

 
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2003
                          
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Operating revenues
Operating revenues
 $1,239 $1,217 $22 1.8%
Operating revenues
 $1,032 $961 $71 7.4%
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses
 
Purchased power 396 422 (26) (6.2)%Purchased power 402 386 16 4.1%
Fuel 250 191 59 30.9%Fuel 83 67 16 23.9%
Operating and maintenance 135 139 (4) (2.9)%Operating and maintenance 132 121 11 9.1%
Depreciation and amortization 125 120 5 4.2%Depreciation and amortization 125 116 9 7.8%
Taxes other than income 58 63 (5) (7.9)%Taxes other than income 60 47 13 27.7%
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 Total operating expenses 964 935 29 3.1% Total operating expenses 802 737 65 8.8%
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Operating income
Operating income
 275 282 (7) (2.5)%
Operating income
 230 224 6 2.7%
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Other income and deductions
Other income and deductions
 
Other income and deductions
 
Interest expense (14) (86) 72 (83.7)%Interest expense (76) (83) 7 (8.4)%
Interest expense to affiliates (63)  (63) n.m. Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (2) 2 (100.0)%
Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities  (2) 2 (100.0)%Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates (7)  (7) n.m. 
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (7)  (7) n.m. Other, net 3 1 2 n.m. 
Other, net 2 9 (7) (77.8)%  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total other income and deductions (80) (84) 4 (4.8)%
 Total other income and deductions (82) (79) (3) 3.8%  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
Income before income taxes
 193 203 (10) (4.9)%
Income before income taxes
 150 140 10 7.1%
Income taxes
Income taxes
 62 66 (4) (6.1)%
Income taxes
 50 52 (2) (3.8)%
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net income
Net income
 131 137 (6) (4.4)%
Net income
 100 88 12 13.6%
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock dividends
 1 2 (1) (50.0)%
Preferred stock dividends
 1 2 (1) (50.0)%
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net income on common stock
Net income on common stock
 $130 $135 $(5) (3.7)%
Net income on common stock
 $99 $86 $13 15.1%
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


n.m. — not meaningful

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Operating Revenue

     PECO’s electric sales statistics were as follows:

                            
Three MonthsThree Months
March 31,Ended June 30,


Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)20042003Variance% ChangeRetail Deliveries — (in GWhs)20042003Variance% Change











Full service(a)
Full service(a)
 
Full service(a)
 
ResidentialResidential 2,744 3,115 (371) (11.9)%Residential 2,272 2,274 (2) (0.1)%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 1,684 1,780 (96) (5.4)%Small commercial & industrial 1,686 1,532 154 10.1%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 3,617 3,482 135 3.9%Large commercial & industrial 3,703 3,695 8 0.2%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 229 253 (24) (9.5)%Public authorities & electric railroads 224 222 2 0.9%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total full service 8,274 8,630 (356) (4.1)%Total full service 7,885 7,723 162 2.1%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Delivery only(b)
Delivery only(b)
 
Delivery only(b)
 
ResidentialResidential 582 264 318 120.5%Residential 488 186 302 162.4%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 424 202 222 109.9%Small commercial & industrial 433 323 110 34.1%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 150 210 (60) (28.6)%Large commercial & industrial 190 192 (2) (1.0)%
Public authorities & electric railroads(c)Public authorities & electric railroads(c)     Public authorities & electric railroads(c)     
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total delivery only 1,156 676 480 71.0%Total delivery only 1,111 701 410 58.5%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total retail deliveries
Total retail deliveries
 9,430 9,306 124 1.3%
Total retail deliveries
 8,996 8,424 572 6.8%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


(a)Full service reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates.
 
(b)Delivery only service reflects customers receiving electric generation service from an alternative energy supplier.AES.
 
(c)PECO’s delivery only sales to Public Authorities and Electric Railroads were less than one GWh per quarter.
                         
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Electric RevenueElectric Revenue20042003Variance% ChangeElectric Revenue20042003Variance% Change











Full service(a)
Full service(a)
 
Full service(a)
 
ResidentialResidential $314 $359 $(45) (12.5)%Residential $298 $297 $1 0.3%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 176 194 (18) (9.3)%Small commercial & industrial 197 180 17 9.4%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 270 266 4 1.5%Large commercial & industrial 281 267 14 5.2%
Public authorities & electric railroadsPublic authorities & electric railroads 20 22 (2) (9.1)%Public authorities & electric railroads 20 21 (1) (4.8)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total full service 780 841 (61) (7.3)%Total full service 796 765 31 4.1%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Delivery only(b)
Delivery only(b)
 
Delivery only(b)
 
ResidentialResidential 42 17 25 147.1%Residential 38 14 24 171.4%
Small commercial & industrialSmall commercial & industrial 20 10 10 100.0%Small commercial & industrial 23 17 6 35.3%
Large commercial & industrialLarge commercial & industrial 4 6 (2) (33.3)%Large commercial & industrial 5 5   
Public authorities & electric railroads(c)Public authorities & electric railroads(c)     Public authorities & electric railroads(c)     
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total delivery only 66 33 33 100.0%Total delivery only 66 36 30 83.3%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total electric retail revenues
Total electric retail revenues
 846 874 (28) (3.2)%
Total electric retail revenues
 862 801 61 7.6%
Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d)Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d) 49 55 (6) (10.9)%Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d) 51 50 1 2.0%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total electric revenue
Total electric revenue
 $895 $929 $(34) (3.7)%
Total electric revenue
 $913 $851 $62 7.3%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

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(a)Full service revenue reflects revenue from customers taking electric service under tariffed rates, which includes the cost of energy, the delivery cost of the transmission and the distribution of the energy and a CTC charge.

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(b)Delivery only revenue reflects revenue from customers receiving generation from an alternative supplier,AES, which includes a distribution charge and a CTC charge.
 
(c)PECO’s delivery only sales to Public Authorities and Electric Railroads were less than $1 million per quarter.
 
(d)Wholesale and miscellaneous revenues include transmission revenue from PJM and other wholesale energy sales.

    The changes in electric retail revenues for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, as compared to the same period in 2003, were as follows:

        
VarianceVariance


Volume $46 
Weather 14 
Rate mix 12 
Rate change 5 
Customer choice $(26) (16)
Rate mix (19)
Weather (7)
Volume 20 
Rate change 4 
 
  
 
Retail revenue $(28) $61 
 
  
 

     Customer Choice.Volume. All PECO customers may chooseExclusive of the effect of weather conditions and customer choice, higher delivery volume related primarily to purchase energy from other suppliers. This choice generally does not affect kWh deliveries, but reduces revenue collected from customers because they are not obtaining generation supply from PECO.

     For the three months ended March 31, 2004, the energy providedincreased customer growth and increased usage by alternative suppliers was 1,156 GWhs, or 12.3%, as compared to 676 GWhs, or 7.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2003. As of March 31, 2004, the number of customers served by alternative suppliers was 302,000, or 19.6%, as compared to 273,700, or 17.9%, as of March 31, 2003. The increase in both the energy provided by alternative suppliers and the number of customers served by alternative suppliers was due to the assignment of customers to alternative suppliers in 2003 as required by the PUC and PECO’s final electric restructuring order.

Rate Mix. The decrease in revenues from rate mix was due to changes in monthly usage patterns in all customer classes during the three months ended March 31, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003.classes.

     Weather. The demand for electricity is affected by weather conditions. Very warm weather in summer months and very cold weather in other months are referred to as “favorable weather conditions” because these weather conditions result in increased sales of electricity. Conversely, mild weather reduces demand. The weather conditions were unfavorableimpact was favorable compared to the prior year as a result of milder winter weather during the quarter. Heatingyear. Cooling degree-days increased 66% and heating degree-days decreased 3% compared to the same period in 2003.32%.

     Volume.Rate Mix. Exclusive of the effect of weather conditions and customer choice, higher delivery volume related primarilyThe increase in revenues from rate mix was due to increasedchanges in monthly usage bypatterns in all customer classes.

     Rate change. Revenues increased $4$5 million due to a scheduled phase-out of merger-related rate reductions. Under the settlement agreement entered into by PECO in 2000 relating toIn connection with the PUC’s approval of the merger amongof PECO, Unicom Corporation, the former parent company of ComEd, and Exelon in 2000, PECO entered into a settlement agreement with the PUC and agreed to $200 million in aggregate rate reductions for all customers over the period January 1, 2002 through 2005. Rates were reduced by $60 million per year in 2002 and 2003 and will be reduced by $40 million per year in 2004 and 2005.

     Customer Choice. All PECO customers may choose to purchase energy from an AES. This choice does not affect kWh deliveries, but reduces revenue collected from customers because they are not obtaining generation supply from PECO.

     For the three months ended June 30, 2004, the energy provided by AESs was 1,111 GWhs, or 12%, as compared to 701 GWhs, or 8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2003. As of June 30, 2004, the number of customers served by AESs was 292,100, or 19%, as compared to 125,000, or 8%, as of June 30, 2003. The increases in both the energy provided by AESs and the number of customers served by AESs were due to the assignment of small commercial and industrial customers and residential customers to AESs in May and December 2003, respectively, as required by the PUC and PECO’s final electric restructuring order.

Electric wholesale and miscellaneous revenue decreased $6 million primarily due to lowerincludes PECO’s proportionate share of the transmission revenue from PJM.revenues generated by PJM’s control of the PJM network transmission assets, including PECO’s. Additionally, PECO pays PJM for its use of these transmission assets, and this expense is recorded in purchased power.

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     PECO’s gas sales statistics for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 were as follows:

                          
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Deliveries to customers (in mmcf)20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Retail sales 29,803 31,460 (1,657) (5.3)% 8,162 9,222 (1,060) (11.5)%
Transportation 7,132 8,166 (1,034) (12.7)% 6,410 5,779 631 10.9%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total 36,935 39,626 (2,691) (6.8)% 14,572 15,001 (429) (2.9)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
                   
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Revenue20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Retail sales $328 $273 $55 20.1% $102 $99 $3 3.0%
Transportation 5 5    4 4   
Resales and other 11 10 1 10.0% 13 7 6 85.7%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total $344 $288 $56 19.4% $119 $110 $9 8.2%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

     The changes in gas retail revenue for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, were as follows:

        
VarianceVariance


Rate changes $69  $13 
Volume (7) 4 
Weather (7) (14)
 
  
 
Total gas retail revenues $55  $3 
 
  
 

     Rate Changes. The favorable variance in rates was attributable to increases in rates through PUC-approved changes to the purchased gas adjustment clause that became effective March 1, 2003, DecemberJune 1, 2003 and March 1, 2004. The average rate per mmcf for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 was 43%30% higher than the rate for the same period in 2003. PECO’s gas cost rates are subject to periodic adjustments by the PUC and are designed to recover from or refund to customers the difference between the actual cost of purchased gas and the amount included in rates. PECO has asked the PUC for a decrease in its rates through the purchased gas adjustment clause effective December 1, 2004 as a result of lower current gas costs. This proposed decrease would have no impact on PECO’s operating income.

     Volume. Exclusive of the effect of weather conditions, revenues were lower in the three months ended March 31, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003higher due primarily to decreasedincreased sales in the residential and small commercial and industrial classes.

     Weather. The weather conditions were unfavorable compared to the prior year as a result of milder winter weather during the quarter.year. Heating degree-days decreased 3% compared32%.

Resales and other revenue increased $6 million primarily due to the same period in 2003.increased off-system sales.

 
Purchased Power

     The decreaseincrease in purchased power expense was attributable to $26$16 million of increased sales exclusive of the effect of weather conditions, $14 million of higher prices, and $6 million related to higher sales due to favorable weather conditions, offset by $16 million from customers in Pennsylvania assigned to or selecting an alternative electric generation supplier, $6AES and $4 million of lower prices, a $5 million decrease in PJM transmission charges, and a $3 million decrease associated with lower sales due to unfavorable weather conditions, partially offset by an increase of $14 million related to increased sales exclusive of the effect of weather conditions.expense.

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Fuel

     The increase in fuel expense was primarily attributable to $69$13 million of higher gas costs, $10 million related to increased off-system sales, and $3 million related to increased sales exclusive of weather conditions, partially offset by a decrease of $7 million related to decreased sales exclusive of the effect of weather conditions and a $4$10 million decrease associated with lower sales due to unfavorable weather conditions.

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Operating and Maintenance

     The decreasechanges in operating and maintenance expense was primarily attributable to $9 million of lower payroll due to The Exelon Way and $8 million of lower expenses relatedfor the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the allowance for uncollectible accounts due to increased collection efforts and customer deposits, partially offset by $11 millionsame period in 2003 consisted of higher corporate allocations and $5 million of severance and severance-related costs associated with The Exelon Way. The increase in corporate allocations was driven by payroll expenses and employee fringe benefits resulting from the centralization of certain functions which transferred certain employees from PECO to BSC in 2004.following:

     
Variance

Higher corporate allocations(a) $12 
Severance, pension and postretirement benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way  4 
Decreased payroll expense due to fewer employees(b)  (4)
Employee fringe benefits(c)  (5)
Other  4 
   
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $11 
   
 


(a)Higher corporate allocations primarily result from a higher percentage allocation to Energy Delivery due to the sales of certain Enterprises businesses.
(b)PECO has fewer employees as a result of The Exelon Way.
(c)During the second quarter of 2004, PECO adopted the provisions of FSP FAS 106-2. Employee fringe benefits include a $1 million reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2.
 
Depreciation and Amortization
                   
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Competitive transition charge amortization $88 $81 $7 8.6% $86 $79 $7 8.9%
Depreciation expense 33 33    33 33   
Other amortization expense 4 6 (2) (33.3)% 6 4 2 50.0%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total depreciation and amortization $125 $120 $5 4.2% $125 $116 $9 7.8%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

     The additional amortization of the CTC is in accordance with PECO’s original settlement under the Pennsylvania Competition Act.

 
Taxes Other Than Income

     The decreaseincrease in taxes other than income was primarily attributable to $12 million related to the reversal of a use tax accrual resulting from an audit settlement in 2003.

Interest Expense and Distributions on Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities

     The aggregate of interest expense and distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities decreased primarily due to lower outstanding debt and refinancings at lower rates. Effective December 31, 2003, with the adoption of FIN No. 46-R, PECO deconsolidated its financing trusts (see Note 2 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). PECO no longer records distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiaries but records interest expense to affiliates related to PECO’s obligations to the financing trusts.

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Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates

In 2004, PECO has $7 million of equity in net losses of subsidiaries as a result of deconsolidating its subsidiary financing trusts.

Other, Net

The increase was attributable to a $2 million increase in interest income.

Income Taxes

     The effective tax rate was 33% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to 37% for the same period in 2003. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to plant-related differences. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

Results of Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
                   
Six Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Operating revenues
 $2,271  $2,178  $93   4.3%
Operating expenses
                
 Purchased power  799   808   (9)  (1.1)%
 Fuel  332   257   75   29.2%
 Operating and maintenance  266   261   5   1.9%
 Depreciation and amortization  250   236   14   5.9%
 Taxes other than income  118   110   8   7.3%
   
   
   
     
  Total operating expenses  1,765   1,672   93   5.6%
   
   
   
     
Operating income
  506   506       
   
   
   
     
Other income and deductions
                
 Interest expense  (153)  (168)  15   (8.9)%
 Distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities     (5)  5   (100.0)%
 Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates  (13)     (13)  n.m. 
 Other, net  5   10   (5)  (50.0)%
   
   
   
     
  Total other income and deductions  (161)  (163)  2   (1.2)%
   
   
   
     
Income before income taxes
  345   343   2   0.6%
Income taxes
  112   119   (7)  (5.9)%
   
   
   
     
Net income
  233   224   9   4.0%
Preferred stock dividends
  2   3   (1)  (33.3)%
   
   
   
     
Net income on common stock
 $231  $221  $10   4.5%
   
   
   
     


n.m. — not meaningful

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Operating Revenue

PECO’s electric sales statistics were as follows:

                  
Six Months
Ended June 30,

Retail Deliveries — (in GWhs)20042003Variance% Change





Full service(a)
                
Residential  5,016   5,389   (373)  (6.9)%
Small commercial & industrial  3,370   3,312   58   1.8%
Large commercial & industrial  7,320   7,177   143   2.0%
Public authorities & electric railroads  453   475   (22)  (4.6)%
   
   
   
     
 Total full service  16,159   16,353   (194)  (1.2)%
   
   
   
     
Delivery only(b)
                
Residential  1,070   450   620   137.8%
Small commercial & industrial  857   525   332   63.2%
Large commercial & industrial  340   402   (62)  (15.4)%
Public authorities & electric railroads(c)            
   
   
   
     
 Total delivery only  2,267   1,377   890   64.6%
   
   
   
     
Total retail deliveries
  18,426   17,730   696   3.9%
   
   
   
     


(a)Full service reflects deliveries to customers taking electric service under tariffed rates.
(b)Delivery only service reflects customers receiving electric generation service from an AES.
(c)PECO’s delivery only sales to Public Authorities and Electric Railroads were less than one GWh per quarter.
                  
Six Months
Ended June 30,

Electric Revenue20042003Variance% Change





Full service(a)
                
Residential $611  $656  $(45)  (6.9)%
Small commercial & industrial  374   374       
Large commercial & industrial  551   534   17   3.2%
Public authorities & electric railroads  40   42   (2)  (4.8)%
   
   
   
     
 Total full service  1,576   1,606   (30)  (1.9)%
   
   
   
     
Delivery only(b)
                
Residential  80   31   49   158.1%
Small commercial & industrial  43   27   16   59.3%
Large commercial & industrial  9   11   (2)  (18.2)%
Public authorities & electric railroads(c)            
   
   
   
     
 Total delivery only  132   69   63   91.3%
   
   
   
     
Total electric retail revenues
  1,708   1,675   33   2.0%
Wholesale and miscellaneous revenue(d)  99   104   (5)  (4.8)%
   
   
   
     
Total electric revenue
 $1,807  $1,779  $28   1.6%
   
   
   
     


(a)Full service revenue reflects revenue from customers taking electric service under tariffed rates, which includes the cost of energy, the delivery cost of the transmission and the distribution of the energy and a CTC charge.

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(b)Delivery only revenue reflects revenue from customers receiving generation from an AES, which includes a distribution charge and a CTC charge.
(c)PECO’s delivery only sales to Public Authorities and Electric Railroads were less than $1 million per quarter.
(d)Wholesale and miscellaneous revenues include transmission revenue from PJM and other wholesale energy sales.

The changes in electric retail revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to the same period in 2003, were as follows:

     
Variance

Volume $66 
Rate change  9 
Weather  7 
Customer choice  (42)
Rate mix  (7)
   
 
Retail revenue $33 
   
 

Volume. Exclusive of the effect of weather conditions and customer choice, higher delivery volume related primarily to increased customer growth and increased usage by all customer classes.

Rate change. Revenues increased $9 million due to a scheduled phase-out of merger-related rate reductions.

Weather. The weather impact was favorable compared to the prior year. Cooling degree-days increased 66% and heating degree-days decreased 8%.

Customer Choice. As noted, all PECO customers may choose to purchase energy from an AES. This choice does not affect kWh deliveries, but reduces revenue collected from customers because they are not obtaining generation supply from PECO.

     For the six months ended June 30, 2004, the energy provided by AESs was 2,267 GWhs, or 12%, as compared to 1,377 GWhs, or 8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2003. As of June 30, 2004, the number of customers served by AESs was 292,100, or 19%, as compared to 125,000, or 8%, as of June 30, 2003. The increases in both the energy provided by AESs and the number of customers served by AESs were due to the assignment of small commercial and industrial customers and residential customers to AESs in May and December 2003, respectively, as required by the PUC and PECO’s final electric restructuring order.

Rate Mix. The decrease in revenues from rate mix was due to changes in monthly usage patterns in all customer classes during the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003.

     Electric wholesale and miscellaneous revenue includes PECO’s proportionate share of the transmission revenues generated by PJM’s control of the PJM network transmission assets, including PECO’s. Additionally, PECO pays PJM for its use of these transmission assets, and this expense is recorded in purchased power. Electric wholesale and miscellaneous revenue decreased $5 million primarily due to lower PJM transmission revenue.

PECO’s gas sales statistics for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 were as follows:

                 
Six Months
Ended June 30,

Deliveries to customers (in mmcf)20042003Variance% Change





Retail sales  37,965   40,685   (2,720)  (6.7)%
Transportation  13,542   13,942   (400)  (2.9)%
   
   
   
     
Total  51,507   54,627   (3,120)  (5.7)%
   
   
   
     

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Six Months
Ended June 30,

Revenue20042003Variance% Change





Retail sales $431  $372  $59   15.9%
Transportation  9   9       
Resales and other  24   18   6   33.3%
   
   
   
     
 Total $464  $399  $65   16.3%
   
   
   
     

The changes in gas retail revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, were as follows:

     
Variance

Rate changes $82 
Weather  (19)
Volume  (4)
   
 
Total gas retail revenues $59 
   
 

Rate Changes. The favorable variance in rates was attributable to increases in rates through PUC-approved changes to the purchased gas adjustment clause that became effective March 1, 2003, June 1, 2003, December 1, 2003, and March 1, 2004. The average rate per mmcf for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was 39% higher than the rate for the same period in 2003.

Weather. The weather conditions were unfavorable compared to the prior year. Heating degree-days decreased 8% compared to the same period in 2003.

Volume. Exclusive of the effect of weather conditions, revenues were lower in the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due primarily to decreased sales in the residential and small commercial and industrial classes.

Resales and other revenue increased $6 million primarily due to increased off-system sales.

Purchased Power

The decrease in purchased power expense was attributable to $42 million from customers in Pennsylvania assigned to or selecting an AES and a $9 million decrease in PJM transmission expense, partially offset by an increase of $31 million related to increased sales exclusive of weather conditions, $8 million of higher prices, and a $3 million increase associated with higher sales due to favorable weather conditions.

Fuel

     The increase in fuel expense was attributable to $82 million of higher gas costs and $13 million related to increased off-system sales, partially offset by a $16 million decrease associated with lower sales due to unfavorable weather conditions and a decrease of $4 million related to decreased sales exclusive of the effect of weather conditions.

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Operating and Maintenance

The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Higher corporate allocations(a) $19 
Severance, pension and postretirement benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way  10 
Decreased payroll expense due to fewer employees(b)  (11)
Employee fringe benefits(c)  (4)
Allowance for uncollectible accounts expense  (2)
Other  (7)
   
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $5 
   
 


(a)Higher corporate allocations primarily result from a higher percentage allocation to Energy Delivery due to the sales of certain Enterprises businesses.
(b)PECO has fewer employees as a result of The Exelon Way terminations.
(c)During the second quarter of 2004, PECO adopted the provisions of FSP FAS 106-2. Employee fringe benefits include a $2 million reduction in net periodic postretirement benefit cost due to the adoption of FSP FAS 106-2.
Depreciation and Amortization
                 
Six Months
Ended June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Competitive transition charge amortization $174  $161  $13   8.1%
Depreciation expense  66   66       
Other amortization expense  10   9   1   11.1%
   
   
   
     
Total depreciation and amortization $250  $236  $14   5.9%
   
   
   
     

The additional amortization of the CTC is in accordance with PECO’s original settlement under the Pennsylvania Competition Act.

Taxes Other Than Income

The increase in taxes other than income was primarily attributable to $12 million related to the reversal of a use tax accrual in 2003 resulting from an audit settlement, partially offset by $6 million of lower capital stock tax and $1 million related to lower payroll taxes.tax.

 
Interest Expense and Distributions on Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities

     The aggregate of interest expense interest expense to affiliates and distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities decreased primarily due to lower outstanding debt and refinancing existing debtrefinancings at lower rates. Effective December 31, 2003, atwith the adoption of FIN No. 46-R, PECO deconsolidated its financing trusts (see Note 2 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). PECO no longer records distributions on mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiaries but records interest expense to affiliates related to PECO’s obligations to the financing trusts.

 
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates

     In 2004, PECO has $7recorded $13 million in theof equity in net losslosses of subsidiaries as a result of deconsolidating its subsidiary financing trusts.

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Other, Net

     The decrease was attributable to a $4$2 million decrease in interest income and a $3$4 million favorable settlement of a customer contract in 2003.

 
Income Taxes

     The effective tax rate was 32.1%33% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to 32.5%35% for the same period in 2003. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to plant-related differences. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     PECO’s business is capital intensive and requires considerable capital resources. PECO’s capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from operations and, to the extent

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necessary, external financing, including the issuance of commercial paper, participation in the intercompany money pool or capital contributions from Exelon. PECO’s access to external financing at reasonable terms is dependent on its credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to where PECO no longer has access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, PECO has access to a revolving credit facility that PECO currently utilizes to support its commercial paper program. See the Credit Issues“Credit Issues” section of Liquidity“Liquidity and Capital ResourcesResources” for further discussion. Capital resources are used primarily to fund PECO’s capital requirements, including construction, repayments of maturing debt, the payment of dividends and contributions to Exelon’s pension plans.
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities

     PECO’s cash flows from operating activities primarily result from sales of electricity and gas to a stable and diverse base of retail customers at fixed prices. PECO’s future cash flows will be affected by its ability to achieve operating cost reductions and the impact of the economy and weather on its revenues. Cash flows from operations have been and are expected to continue to provide a reliable, steady source of cash flow sufficient to meet operating and capital expenditures requirements for the foreseeable future.

     Cash flows from operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $218$509 million and $96$425 million, respectively. Changes in PECO’s cash flows from operations are generally consistent with changes in its results of operations, as further adjusted by changes in working capital in the normal course of business.

     In addition to the items mentioned in Results“Results of Operations, PECO’s operating cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were affected by the following items:

 • Natural gas inventories and deferredDeferred natural gas costs decreased $30$56 million and $70 million, respectively, during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 resulting in a $100 millionan increase to operating cash flows. During 2003, a decrease in natural gas inventories of $45 million partially offset by an increase in deferred natural gas costs of $28$24 million resulted in a decrease to operating cash flows. PECO’s gas cost rates are subject to periodic adjustments by the PUC and are designed to recover from operationsor refund to customers the difference between the actual cost of $17 million.purchased gas and the amount included in rates. During 2004, PECO was recovering fuel revenues from customers in excess of gas costs being incurred. During 2003, PECO was incurring gas costs in excess of fuel revenues being recovered from customers.
 
 • Discretionary contributions by PECO to Exelon’s defined benefit pension plans were $3$5 million during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to $6$12 million for the same period in 2003.

     PECO participates in Exelon’s defined benefit pension plans. Exelon expects to contribute up to approximately $419 million to its pension plans in 2004, including $17$11 million to satisfy IRS minimum funding requirements, of whichrequirements. Of the $419 million, $8 million is expected to be funded by PECO.

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Cash Flows from Investing Activities

     Cash flows used in investing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $48$137 million compared to $77and $98 million, of cash flows provided by investing activities in 2003.respectively. The decrease$39 million increase in cash flows used in investing activities was primarily attributable to a $35 million investment in the Exelon intercompany money pool in 2004 and a change in restricted cash which provided cash flows of $136$28 million and a decrease in capital2003, partially offset by lower construction expenditures of $17 million.$27 million in 2004. PECO’s investing activities during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 were funded primarily by operating activities.

     PECO’s projected capital expenditures for 2004 are $233 million. Approximately 60% of the budgeted 2004 expenditures are for additions to or upgrades of existing facilities, including reliability improvements. The remainder of the capital expenditures support customer and load growth. PECO anticipates that it will obtain financing, when necessary, through borrowings, the issuance of preferred securities, or capital contributions from Exelon. PECO’s proposed capital expenditures and other investments are subject to periodic review and revision to reflect changes in economic conditions and other factors.

 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities

     Cash flows used in financing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 were $107$317 million compared to $132$329 million for the same period in 2003. Cash flows used in financing activities are primarily attributable to debt service and payment of dividends to Exelon. The decrease in cash flows used in financing

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activities wasis primarily attributabledue to decreased debt redemptionsa decrease in the retirement of $276preferred securities of $100 million and an increase in contributions received from Exelon of $54 million, partially offset by decreased issuancesan increase in net retirements of long-term debt of $250$124 million. Additionally, PECO paid dividends of $91$182 million and $168 during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, of which $90$180 million and $89$165 million, respectively, were common dividends paid to Exelon.

From time to time and as market conditions warrant, PECO may engage in long-term debt repurchases via tender offers, open market acquisitions or other viable options to preserve the integrity of PECO’s balance sheet.

 
Credit Issues

     Exelon Credit Facility. PECO meets its short-term liquidity requirements primarily through the issuance of commercial paper and borrowings from Exelon’s intercompany money pool. PECO participates, along with Exelon Corporate, ComEd and Generation, in a $750 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement and a $750 million three-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a group of banks. On July 16, 2004, the $750 million 364-day facility was replaced with a $1 billion five-year facility and the $750 million three-year facility was reduced to $500 million. These credit agreements, and PECO’s participation therein, are described above under “Credit Issues — Exelon Credit Facility” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     Capital Structure. PECO’s capital structure at March 31,June 30, 2004 is described above under “Credit Issues — Capital Structure” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     Intercompany Money Pool.A description of the intercompany money pool, and PECO’s participation therein, is set forth above under “Credit Issues — Intercompany Money Pool” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.” During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, PECO earned less than $1 million in interest from its investments in the intercompany money pool.

     Security Ratings. See “Management’s DiscussionPECO’s access to the capital markets, including the commercial paper market, and Analysisits financing costs in those markets depend on the securities ratings of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussionentity that is accessing the capital markets. On July 22, 2004, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services lowered the ratings on PECO’s First Mortgage Bonds from A to A-. None of PECO’s security ratings.other securities ratings has changed. None of PECO’s borrowings is subject to default or prepayment as a result of a downgrading of securities although such a downgrading could increase fees and interest charges under Exelon’s credit facilities.

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     Shelf Registration. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, PECO has a current shelf registration statement for the sale of $625$550 million of securities that is effective with the SEC. PECO’s ability to sell securities off its shelf registration statement or to access the private placement markets will depend on a number of factors at the time of the proposed sale, including other required regulatory approvals, PECO’s current financial condition, its securities ratings and market conditions.

     Fund Transfer Restrictions. At March 31,June 30, 2004, PECO had retained earnings of $586$597 million. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Credit Issues — Fund Transfer Restrictions” under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — PECO” in the 2003 Form 10-K for information regarding fund transfer restrictions.

 
Contractual Obligations, Commercial Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Obligations

     Contractual obligations represent cash obligations that are considered to be firm commitments and commercial commitments represent commitments triggered by future events. PECO’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31,June 30, 2004 were materially unchanged, other than in the normal course of business, from the amounts set forth in the 2003 Form 10-K except for the following:

 • See Note 179 and 19 to the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of material changes in PECO’s debt from the amounts set forth in the 2003 Form 10-K.

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EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC

General

     Generation operates as a single segment and consists of electric generating facilities, energy marketing operations, a 50% interest in Sithe and, effective January 1, 2004, the competitive retail sales business of Exelon Energy Company.

     Effective January 1, 2004, Enterprises’ competitive retail sales business, Exelon Energy Company, became part of Generation. Generation’s results of operations have not been adjusted to reflect Exelon Energy Company as a part of Generation for 2003. Exelon Energy Company reported the followingCompany’s results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2003:June 30, 2003 were as follows:

        
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,
20032003
    

Total revenues $330  $174 $504 
Intersegment revenues 6  2 9 
Income (loss) before income taxes (16) 1 (16)
Income taxes (benefit) (6) 1 (6)
Net income (loss) (10)  (10)

Executive SummaryOverview

     Financial Results. Generation reported an overall increase in net income of $36 million for the first quarter ofended June 30, 2004 as compared to the firstprior year, due primarily to the gain of $52 million, net of income taxes, recorded on the sale of Boston Generating, partially offset by operating net losses of $10 million for Boston Generating, incurred during the second quarter of 2004. Generation reported an overall increase in net income of $83 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This increase was primarily attributable to a gain of $52 million, net of income taxes, recorded on the resultsale of Boston Generating, partially offset by operating net losses of $28 million for Boston Generating incurred during the first quarter 2003 $200five months of 2004, $43 million impairment chargeattributable to the incremental results of Generation’s investmentAmerGen, Exelon Energy and Sithe and $32 million of net income for the cumulative effect of a change in Sithe. Overallaccounting principle. Generation also experienced improved results were also affected by modest improvements in wholesale energy prices in 2004, whichdue to increased Generation’s energy margins. Generation’s revenue, net of purchased power and fuel, increased significantly in 2004 as compared to 2003, primarilyrealized margins as a result of its successful forward hedging strategy and increased market prices. Generation’s results of operations for the acquisitionsix months ended June 30, 2003 included the pre-tax impairment charge on Generation’s investment in Sithe of $200 million and a $108 million net gain resulting from the remaining 50%cumulative effect of AmerGena change in December 2003, the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation on January 1, 2004 and the commencement of commercial operations at Boston Generating’s Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities after the first quarter of 2003. In 2004, Generation recorded an after-tax gain of $32 million due toaccounting principle for the adoption of FIN No. 46-R, which resulted in the consolidation of Sithe within Generation’s financial statements as of March 31, 2004, compared to an after-tax gain of $108 million recorded in 2003 upon the adoption of SFAS No. 143.

     The Exelon Way. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Generation — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussion of Generation’s implementation of The Exelon Way. Generation released related reserves of $6 million during the first quarter of 2004. Based upon current estimates, Generation expects that 513 employees will be severed through 2004.

     Investment Strategy.Divestiture Activities. During the second quarter, Generation continues to follow a disciplined approach in investing to maximize the earnings and cash flows from its assets and businesses and to sell those that do not meet its goals.

     On February 23, 2004, Generation and the lenders under the Boston Generating Facility entered into a settlement that will result incompleted the sale and transfer of the assets of Boston Generating which owns the companies that own the Mystic 4-7, Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities, and the transfer of responsibility for plant operations and power marketing activities to a special purpose entity ownedformed by the lenders. Generation also settled certain litigation associatedlenders of the Boston Generating credit facility.

     In connection with the projects. Upon entering into the sale agreement with the lenders, theconsolidation of Sithe, Generation recorded assets and liabilities of Boston Generating were classified as held for sale withinrelated to Sithe’s investments in certain hydroelectric facilities. At June 30, 2004, Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.consolidated balance sheets reflect $9 million of assets, and $3 million of liabilities held for sale related to these investments. Generation continues to explore various transactional strategies related to its investment in Sithe.

     Financing Activities. During the first quarter,On June 30, 2004, Generation issued $165had $211 million of commercial paper outstanding and $198 million in outstanding money pool loans to fund operations, however, followingoperations. Also, Generation increased its distributions to Exelon by approximately $64 million during the salefirst six months of Boston Generating,2004 compared to the same period in the prior year. Generation expectscontinues to meet all of its capital resource commitments with internally generated cash forand expects to do so in the foreseeable future, absent new acquisitionsacquisitions.

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     Operations. Generation’s nuclear fleet achieved a 90.5%93.3% capacity factor induring the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 94.4%94.2% during the same period in the first quarter of 2003, primarily as a result of an increased number of planned outages and outage days in 2004 as compared to 2003. Generation continuedanticipates transferring plant operations and power marketing activities of Boston Generating to a special purpose entity designated by the integrationlenders of the AmerGen fleet into

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Generation, followingBoston Generating credit facility during the 2003 acquisitionthird quarter of the remaining 50% interest in the venture, which was previously held by British Energy plc (British Energy).
2004.

     Outlook for the Remainder of 2004 and Beyond. Generation’s outlook for the remainder of 2004 is consistent with the discussion within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Generation — Executive Summary” in the 2003 Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

 
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2003
                              
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change








Operating revenues
Operating revenues
 $1,953 $1,879 $74 3.9%
Operating revenues
 $1,948 $1,886 $62 3.3%
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses
 
Purchased power 519 841 (322) (38.3)%Purchased power 563 800 (237) (29.6)%
Fuel 586 364 222 61.0%Fuel 462 348 114 32.8%
Operating and maintenance 652 487 165 33.9%Operating and maintenance 623 451 172 38.1%
Depreciation and amortization 55 45 10 22.2%Depreciation and amortization 69 46 23 50.0%
Taxes other than income 47 48 (1) (2.1)%Taxes other than income 48 40 8 20.0%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 Total operating expenses 1,859 1,785 74 4.1% Total operating expenses 1,765 1,685 80 4.7%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Operating income
Operating income
 94 94   
Operating income
 183 201 (18) (9.0)%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Other income and deductions
Other income and deductions
 
Other income and deductions
 
Interest expense (26) (19) (7) 36.8%Interest expense (51) (20) (31) 155.0%
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates (2) 19 (21) (110.5)%Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates  18 (18) (100.0)%
Other, net 47 (167) 214 (128.1)%Other, net 134 34 100 n.m. 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 Total other income and deductions 19 (167) 186 (111.4)% Total other income and deductions 83 32 51 159.4%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 113 (73) 186 n.m. 
Income tax expense (benefit)
 46 (21) 67 n.m. 
Income before income taxes and minority interest
Income before income taxes and minority interest
 266 233 33 14.2%
Income taxes
Income taxes
 100 91 9 9.9%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
 67 (52) 119 n.m. 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, net of income taxes
 32 108 (76) (70.4)%
Income before minority interest
Income before minority interest
 166 142 24 16.9%
Minority interest
Minority interest
 12  12 n.m. 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net income
Net income
 $99 $56 $43 76.8%
Net income
 $178 $142 $36 25.4%
 
 
 
   
 
 
 


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Operating Revenues

     For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003, Generation’s sales were as follows:

                          
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Revenue20042003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company(a) $860 $965 $(105) (10.9)%
Market and retail electric sales(b) 884 857 27 3.2%
Electric sales to affiliates(a) $846 $877 $(31) (3.5)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b) 858 897 (39) (4.3)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total electric energy sales revenue 1,744 1,822 (78) (4.3)% 1,704 1,774 (70) (3.9)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Retail gas sales 176  176 n.m.  84  84 n.m. 
Trading portfolio  (1) 1 (100.0)% (2) (1) (1) 100.0%
Other revenue(c) 33 58 (25) (43.1)% 162 113 49 43.4%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total revenue $1,953 $1,879 $74 3.9% $1,948 $1,886 $62 3.3%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
 
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
(c)Includes sales related to tolling agreements, including Sithe in 2004, and fossil fuel sales.

n.m. — not meaningful

                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

Sales (in GWhs)2004(c)2003Variance% Change





Sales to affiliates(a)  26,133   26,869   (736)  (2.7)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b)  24,976   27,449   (2,473)  (9.0)%
   
   
   
     
Total sales  51,109   54,318   (3,209)  (5.9)%
   
   
   
     


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Three Months
Ended,

Sales (in GWhs)2004(c)2003Variance% Change





Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company(a)  27,464   30,594   (3,130)  (10.2)%
Market and retail electric sales(b)  23,983   23,815   168   0.7%
   
   
   
     
Total sales  51,447   54,409   (2,962)  (5.4)%
   
   
   
     


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
 
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
 
(c)Sales in 2004 do not include 5,4536,185 GWhs, which were netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11.

    Trading volumes of 5,1135,324 GWhs and 9,5277,919 GWhs for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, are not included in the table above. The decrease in trading volume is a result of reduced proprietary trading activity.

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     Generation’s average margin and other operating data for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

                  
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


($/MWh)($/MWh)20042003% Change($/MWh)20042003% Change









Average revenueAverage revenue Average revenue 
Energy Delivery and Exelon Energy Company(a) $31.31 $31.54 (0.7)%Electric sales to affiliates(a) $32.37 $32.64 (0.8)%
Market and retail electric sales(b) 36.86 35.99 2.4%Wholesale and retail electric sales(b) 34.35 32.68 5.1%
Total — excluding the trading portfolio 33.90 33.49 1.2%Total — excluding the trading portfolio 33.34 32.66 2.1%
Average supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolioAverage supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolio $21.48 $22.06 (2.6)%Average supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolio $20.06 $21.13 (5.1)%
Average margin — excluding the trading portfolioAverage margin — excluding the trading portfolio $12.42 $11.43 8.7%Average margin — excluding the trading portfolio $13.28 $11.53 15.2%


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail sales.

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(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
 
(c)Average supply cost includes purchased power, fuel costs, and PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

    Market and Retail Electric Sales. Market and retail electric sales increased $40 millionThe changes in Generation’s operating revenues for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily resulting fromconsisted of the following:

     
Variance

Effects of EITF 03-11 adoption $(206)
Boston Generating  117 
Exelon Energy Company and AmerGen operations  78 
Other operations  51 
   
 
Increase in market and retail electric sales $40 
   
 
     
Variance

Retail gas revenue $84 
Wholesale and retail electric sales  (39)
Electric revenue from affiliates  (31)
Other  48 
   
 
Increase in operating revenues $62 
   
 

     Retail Gas Sales.Revenue. Retail gas revenue increased $176$84 million as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company retail operations, which were not included in Generation’s financial results in 2003.to Generation as of January 1, 2004.

     Energy DeliveryWholesale and Retail Electric Sales. The changes in Generation’s wholesale and retail electric sales for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Effects of EITF 03-11 adoption(a) $(238)
Boston Generating  (43)
Exelon Energy Company and AmerGen operations  104 
Other operations  138 
   
 
Decrease in wholesale and retail electric sales $(39)
   
 


(a)Does not include $1 million of EITF 03-11 adjustments related to fuel sales that are included in other revenues.

    As previously described, the adoption of EITF 03-11 on January 1, 2004 resulted in the netting of certain revenues and the associated purchase power and fuel expense in 2004. The sale of Boston Generating in May 2004 resulted in less revenues from this entity compared to the same period in the prior year. The acquisition of Exelon Energy Company.and AmerGen resulted in increased market and retail electric sales of approximately $104 million compared to the same period in the prior year.

     The other increase in wholesale and retail electric sales was primarily due to higher demand in the forward wholesale market and higher prices in the spot wholesale market. Market prices in the Midwest region were primarily driven by higher coal prices, and in the Mid-Atlantic region market prices were driven by higher oil and gas prices.

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Electric Sales to Affiliates. AsRevenue from sales to affiliates decreased primarily as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company’s assets and operations being transferredCompany to Generation effective January 1, 2004, sales2004. Sales to Exelon Energy Company are no longer reported as affiliate revenue.revenue by Generation. Revenue from sales to Exelon Energy Company for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2003 was $64$44 million.

     RevenueThe decrease in revenue from sales to affiliates decreased primarily duewas partially offset by $15 million in higher sales to lower volumeEnergy Delivery. The higher sales to Energy Delivery of $55 millionwere primarily due to customers electing to purchase energy from alternative electric suppliers or ComEd’s PPOan overall increased usage per customer and unfavorablefavorable weather conditions in the ComEd and PECO service territories. Price increases in the PECO region, partially offset by minimal price decreases in the ComEd region, resulted in a $5 million increase in affiliate revenue.conditions.

     Other. Revenues decreasedCertain other revenues increased for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, primarily due to a $10 million decrease in fuel sales which is due primarily to gas sales in 2003 to Exelon Energy Company which is consolidated in 2004, as well as decreased coal sales year over year due to fewer coal contracts; and the effectsconsolidation of adopting EITF 03-11, which calls for fuel expense to offset revenue derived from certain fossil fuel transactions. See Note 2Sithe’s results of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding EITF 03-11. As a result, revenues and fuel expense were lowered by $7 million, of which $5 million was related to Boston Generating operations.operations beginning April 1, 2004.

 
Purchased Power and Fuel

     Generation’s supply source is summarized below:

                            
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


Supply Source (in GWhs)2004(c)2003Variance% Change20042003Variance% Change









Nuclear generation(a) 33,411 29,330 4,081 13.9% 34,254 29,619 4,635 15.6%
Purchases — non-trading portfolio(b) 11,691 20,029 (8,338) (41.6)% 11,904 19,344 (7,440) (38.5)%
Fossil and hydro generation 6,345 5,050 1,295 25.6% 4,951 5,355 (404) (7.5)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total supply 51,447 54,409 (2,962) (5.4)% 51,109 54,318 (3,209) (5.9)%
 
 
 
  
 
 
 


(a)Excludes AmerGen for 2003. AmerGen generated 5,122 GWhs during the three months ended June 30, 2004.
(b)Sales in 2004 do not include 6,185 GWhs that were netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11. Includes PPAs with AmerGen, which represented 3,731 GWhs in 2003.

    Generation’s supply mix changed as a result of the sale of Boston Generating in May 2004.

Purchased Power and Fuel Expense. The changes in Generation’s purchased power and fuel expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Effects of the adoption of EITF 03-11 $(239)
Volume  92 
Price  49 
Boston Generating  (33)
Midwest Generation  (25)
AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company  (11)
Sithe Energies, Inc.   62 
Mark-to-market adjustments on hedging activity  11 
Other  (29)
   
 
Decrease in purchased power and fuel expense $(123)
   
 

Adoption of EITF 03-11. The adoption of EITF 03-11 resulted in a decrease in purchased power of $238 million and fuel expense of $1 million.

Volume. Generation experienced increases in purchased power and fuel expense due to increased market and retail electric sales throughout its various sales regions. The increase in purchased power is partially offset by decreased purchased power from Midwest Generation (see Midwest Generation below for further information).

Price. The increase reflects higher market energy prices due to increased natural gas, oil and coal prices.

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Boston Generating. The decrease in fuel and purchased power expense for Boston Generating is due primarily to the sale of the business in May 2004.

Midwest Generation. The volume of purchased power acquired from Midwest Generation declined in 2004 as a result of Generation exercising its option to reduce the capacity purchased from Midwest Generation.

AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company. As result of Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen in December 2003, purchased power decreased $97 million. In prior periods, Generation reported energy purchased from AmerGen as purchased power expense. Due to the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004, fuel expense increased $86 million as fuel purchases made by Exelon Energy Company did not previously affect Generation’s results.

Sithe Energies, Inc. Under the provisions of FIN No. 46-R, the operating results of Sithe were included in Generation’s results of operations beginning April 1, 2004. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of Sithe.

Hedging Activity. Mark-to-market gains on hedging activities were $21 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to gains of $32 million for the same period of 2003. Hedging activities in 2004 relating to Boston Generating operations accounted for a gain of $6 million and hedging activities relating to other Generation operations in 2004 accounted for a gain of $15 million.

Other. Other decreases in purchased power and fuel expense were primarily due to $21 million of lower transmission expense resulting from reduced inter-region transmission charges, primarily associated with ComEd’s integration into PJM during the second quarter of 2004 and $10 million of nuclear fuel amortization recorded in 2003 as a result of the replacement of underperforming fuel at the Quad Cities Station.

Operating and Maintenance

The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company $87 
Sithe Energies, Inc.  22 
Decommissioning accretion costs(a)  18 
Boston Generating  13 
Pension, payroll and benefit costs, primarily associated with The Exelon Way  (14)
Other  46 
   
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $172 
   
 


(a)Includes $10 million due to AmerGen asset retirement obligation accretion.

    The increase in operating and maintenance expense is primarily due to the inclusion of AmerGen, Exelon Energy Company and Sithe in Generation’s consolidated results for 2004. The increase in operating and maintenance expenses attributable to Boston Generating was due to Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River commencing commercial operation at the end of the second quarter of 2003 and in the third quarter of 2003, respectively, which more than offset the reduction in operating and maintenance expenses resulting from their sale in May 2004. Decommissioning accretion costs increased primarily due to the inclusion of AmerGen in this period compared to the prior year. The reduction in payroll-related costs associated with the implementation of the programs associated with The Exelon Way partially offset the other increases to operating and maintenance expense.

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Nuclear fleet operating data and purchased power costs data for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

         
Three Months
Ended June 30,

20042003


Nuclear fleet capacity factor(a)  96.1%  94.0%
Nuclear fleet production cost per MWh(a) $10.88  $12.08 
Average purchased power cost for wholesale operations per MWh(b) $47.13  $41.36 


(a)Includes AmerGen and excludes Salem, which is operated by Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSE&G).
(b)Includes PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

    Higher nuclear capacity factors and lower nuclear production costs were primarily due to nine fewer planned refueling outage days, resulting in a $14 million decrease in planned outage costs for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. There was one planned refueling outage that began in late March 2004 and was completed during the three months ended June 30, 2004, while there was one refueling outage that began and was completed during the three months ended June 30, 2003. The three months ended June 30, 2004 included seven unplanned outages compared to nine unplanned outages during the same period in 2003.

In the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003, the Quad Cities units operated at pre-EPU generation levels due to performance issues with their steam dryers. Generation plans additional expenditures to ensure safe and reliable operations at the EPU output levels by mid-2005.

Depreciation and Amortization

The increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 includes the impact of capital additions and the consolidation of Sithe, AmerGen and Exelon Energy. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense related to the Boston Generating facilities as the assets were classified as held for sale during the period.

Interest Expense

The increase in interest expense was primarily due to the issuance of $500 million of Senior Notes in December 2003 and interest expense related to Sithe long-term debt.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates

     The decrease in equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates was primarily due to a $20 million decrease resulting from Generation’s consolidation of AmerGen in 2004 following the purchase of British Energy’s 50% interest in AmerGen in December 2003. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of Generation’s purchase of British Energy’s 50% interest in AmerGen.

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Other, Net

The components of other, net for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in the prior year, are as follows:

                 
Three Months
Ended June 30,

Other, Net20042003Variance% Change





Gain on sale of Boston Generating(a)  85      85   n.m. 
Decommissioning trust funds(b)  29   32   (3)  (9.4)%
Decommissioning trust funds — AmerGen(b)  9      9   n.m. 
Other income from Sithe  9      9   n.m. 
Other  2   2       
   
   
   
     
Total  134   34   100   n.m. 
   
   
   
     


(a) Excludes AmerGenSee Note 3 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of Generation’s sale of Boston Generating.

(b) Includes investment income and realized gains/(losses).

n.m. — not meaningful

Effective Income Tax Rate

     The effective income tax rate was 38% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 39% for the same period in 2003. This decrease was primarily attributable to the impairment charges recorded in 2003 related to Generation’s investment in Sithe that resulted in a pre-tax loss. In addition, the rate increased due to the additional nuclear decommissioning investment income associated with AmerGen and its related taxes. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

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Results of Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
                   
Six Months Ended
June 30,

20042003Variance% Change




Operating revenues
 $3,900  $3,765  $135   3.6%
Operating expenses
                
 Purchased power  1,081   1,642   (561)  (34.2)%
 Fuel  1,048   706   342   48.4%
 Operating and maintenance  1,273   943   330   35.0%
 Depreciation and amortization  124   91   33   36.3%
 Taxes other than income  95   88   7   8.0%
   
   
   
     
  Total operating expenses  3,621   3,470   151   4.4%
   
   
   
     
Operating income
  279   295   (16)  (5.4)%
   
   
   
     
Other income and deductions
                
 Interest expense  (77)  (38)  (39)  (102.6)%
 Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates  (2)  37   (39)  (105.4)%
 Other, net  183   (132)  315   n.m. 
   
   
   
     
  Total other income and deductions  104   (133)  237   178.2%
   
   
   
     
Income before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
  383   162   221   136.4%
Income taxes
  146   71   75   105.6%
   
   
   
     
Income before minority interest and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
  237   91   146   160.4%
Minority interest
  11   (2)  13   n.m. 
   
   
   
     
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles
  248   89   159   178.7%
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, net of income taxes
  32   108   (76)  (70.4)%
   
   
   
     
Net income
 $280  $197  $83   42.1%
   
   
   
     


n.m. — not meaningful

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Operating Revenues

For the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, Generation’s sales were as follows:

                 
Six Months Ended
June 30,

Revenue20042003Variance% Change





Electric sales to affiliates(a) $1,706  $1,842  $(136)  (7.4)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b)  1,742   1,754   (12)  (0.7)%
   
   
   
     
Total electric energy sales revenue  3,448   3,596   (148)  (4.1)%
   
   
   
     
Retail gas sales  260      260   n.m. 
Trading portfolio  (2)  (2)      
Other revenue(c)  194   171   23   13.5%
   
   
   
     
Total revenue $3,900  $3,765  $135   3.6%
   
   
   
     


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. AmerGen generated 4,639 GWhs during the three months ended March 31,As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
 
(b) (c)Includes PPAs with AmerGen, which represented 2,488 GWhssales related to tolling agreements, including Sithe in 2004, and fossil fuel sales.

n.m. — not meaningful

                 
Six Months Ended
June 30,

Sales (in GWhs)20042003Variance% Change





Electric sales to affiliates(a)  53,597   57,463   (3,866)  (6.7)%
Wholesale and retail electric sales(b)  48,959   51,264   (2,305)  (4.5)%
   
   
   
     
Total sales  102,556   108,727   (6,171)  (5.7)%
   
   
   
     


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail electric sales.
 
(c) (b)Sales in 2004 do not include 5,45311,638 GWhs which were netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11. Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.

100    Trading volumes of 10,437 GWhs and 17,446 GWhs for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, are not included in the table above. The decrease in trading volume is a result of reduced proprietary trading activity.

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Generation’s average margin and other operating data for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

              
Six Months Ended
June 30,

($/MWh)20042003% Change




Average revenue            
 Electric sales to affiliates(a) $31.83  $32.06   (0.7)%
 Wholesale and retail electric sales(b)  35.58   34.22   4.0%
 Total — excluding the trading portfolio  33.62   33.07   1.7%
Average supply cost(c) — excluding the trading portfolio $20.77  $21.60   (3.8)%
Average margin — excluding the trading portfolio $12.85  $11.47   12.0%


(a)Includes sales to Exelon Energy Company during 2003. As of January 1, 2004, Exelon Energy Company became part of Generation and is presented as retail sales.
(b)Includes retail electric sales of Exelon Energy Company in 2004.
(c)Average supply cost includes purchased power, fuel costs, and PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

The changes in Generation’s operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Retail gas revenue $260 
Electric sales to affiliates  (136)
Wholesale and retail electric sales  (12)
Other  23 
   
 
Increase in operating revenues $135 
   
 

Retail Gas Revenue. Retail gas revenue increased as a result of the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation as of January 1, 2004.

Wholesale and Retail Electric Sales. The changes in Generation’s wholesale and retail electric sales for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, consisted of the following:

     
Variance

Effects of EITF 03-11 adoption(a) $(444)
Boston Generating  74 
Exelon Energy Company and AmerGen operations  182 
Other operations  176 
   
 
Decrease in wholesale and retail electric sales $(12)
   
 


(a)Does not include $8 million of EITF 03-11 adjustments related to fuel sales that are included in other revenues.

    As previously described, the adoption of EITF 03-11 on January 1, 2004 resulted in the netting of certain revenues and the associated purchase power and fuel expense in 2004. The acquisition of Exelon Energy and AmerGen resulted in increased market and retail electric sales of approximately $182 million compared to the same period in the prior year.

     The other increase in wholesale and retail electric sales was primarily due to higher demand in the forward wholesale market and higher prices in the spot wholesale market. Market prices in the Midwest region were primarily driven by higher coal prices, while the Mid-Atlantic region market prices were driven primarily by higher oil and gas prices.

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Electric Sales to Affiliates. Revenue from sales to affiliates decreased primarily as a result of Exelon Energy Company’s assets and operations being transferred to Generation effective January 1, 2004. Sales to Exelon Energy Company are no longer reported as affiliate revenue by Generation. Revenue from sales to Exelon Energy Company for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $108 million.

     The decrease in revenue from sales to affiliates included $40 million in lower sales to Energy Delivery. The lower sales to Energy Delivery was primarily due to customers purchasing energy from alternative electric suppliers and unfavorable weather conditions in the ComEd and PECO service territories compared to the prior year.

Other. Certain other revenues increased for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, primarily due to the consolidation of Sithe’s results of operations beginning April 1, 2004.

Purchased Power and Fuel

Generation’s supply source is summarized below:

                 
Six Months Ended
June 30,

Supply Source (in GWhs)2004(c)2003Variance% Change





Nuclear generation(a)  67,665   58,949   8,716   14.8%
Purchases — non-trading portfolio(b)  23,595   39,373   (15,778)  (40.1)%
Fossil and hydroelectric generation  11,296   10,405   891   8.6%
   
   
   
     
Total supply  102,556   108,727   (6,171)  (5.7)%
   
   
   
     


(a)Excludes AmerGen for 2003. AmerGen generated 9,761 GWhs during the six months ended June 30, 2004.
(b)Sales in 2004 do not include 11,638 GWhs, which were netted with purchased power GWhs as a result of the reclassification of certain hedging activities in accordance with EITF 03-11. Includes PPAs with AmerGen, which represented 6,219 GWhs in 2003.

    Generation’s supply mix changed as a result of increased fossil generation due to Boston Generating’s Mystic units 8 and 9 and Fore River generating facilities becoming operational in the second and third quarter of 2003, which in total accountaccounted for an increase of 2,2662,688 GWhs and Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interestoffset by decreases in AmerGen in December 2003. All of the power generated by AmerGen plants is included in nuclear generation for 2004; previously, power obtained from the AmerGen facilities was treated as purchased power. Purchased power from AmerGen during the three months ended March 31, 2003 was 2,488 GWhs.other fossil generating facilities.

     The changes in Generation’s purchased power and fuel expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


Effects of the adoption of EITF 03-11 $(452)
Volume $(176) 129 
Price (96) (47)
Midwest Generation (48)
AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company 112  101 
Midwest Generation (23)
Sithe Energies, Inc.  62 
Boston Generating 108  75 
Mark-to-market adjustments on hedging activity 8  19 
Other (33) (58)
 
  
 
Decrease in purchased power and fuel expense $(100) $(219)
 
  
 

Adoption of EITF 03-11. The adoption of EITF 03-11 resulted in a decrease in purchased power of $444 million and fuel expense of $8 million.

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     Volume. The decrease reflects the effects of adopting EITF 03-11, resultingGeneration experienced increases in a decrease of $200 million.purchased power and fuel expense due to increased market and retail electric sales throughout its various sales regions. The decrease was partially offset by a $21 million increase in purchased power volume and a $3 million increase due to increased generation.is partially offset by decreased purchased power from Midwest Generation (see Midwest Generation below for further information).

     Price. The decrease primarily reflects lower market purchased power prices of $48 million and lower average fossil fuel costs used for non-Boston Generating operations of $48$47 million during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. Natural gas, oil and coal prices all decreased during this period.

Midwest Generation. The volume of purchased power acquired from Midwest Generation declined in 2004 as a result of Generation exercising its option to reduce the capacity purchased from Midwest Generation, as announced in 2003.

     AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company. As result of Generation’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AmerGen andin December 2003, purchased power decreased $160 million. In prior periods, Generation reported energy purchased from AmerGen as purchased power expense. Due to the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004, purchased power decreased $62 million and fuel expense increased $174 million. Generation recorded no related party purchased power for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. During the quarter ended March 31, 2003, Generation recorded $68$261 million for purchased power from AmerGen.as fuel purchases made by Exelon Energy Company did not previously impact Generation’s results.

     Midwest Generation.Sithe Energies, Inc. Generation decreasedUnder the volumeprovisions of purchased power from Midwest Generation as a resultFIN No. 46-R, the operating results of Generation exercising its optionSithe were included in Generation’s results of operations beginning April 1, 2004. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to reduce the capacity purchased from Midwest Generation.Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of Sithe.

     Boston Generating. The increase in fuel and purchased power expense for Boston Generating is due primarily to the Mystic 8 and 9 generating facilities which began commercial operations duringat the end of the second quarter of 2003, and the Fore River generating facilityfacilities which began commercial operations during the third quarter of 2003. As a result, purchased power and fuel expense increased $121 million.See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Boston Generating. The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $13 million related to the effects of adopting EITF 03-11.

     Hedging Activity. Mark-to-market losses on hedging activities were $39$18 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to lossesgains of $31$1 million for the same period of 2003. Hedging activities in 2004 relating to non-BostonBoston Generating operations accounted for a lossgain of $37$4 million and non-Boston Generatinghedging activities for other Generation operations in 2004 accounted for a loss of $2$22 million.

     Other. Other decreases in purchased power and fuel were primarily due to a $21$46 million decrease in lower transmission expense resulting from reduced inter-region transmission andas a $4result of ComEd’s integration into PJM in the second quarter of 2004, offset by $16 million decreaseof additional nuclear fuel amortization recorded in intercompany purchased power expense.2003 as a result of the replacement of underperforming fuel at the Quad Cities Station.

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Operating and Maintenance

     The changes in operating and maintenance expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 consisted of the following:

        
VarianceVariance


AmerGen and Exelon Energy Company(a) $110  $197 
Refueling outage costs(b) 36  38 
Boston Generating 20  33 
Decommissioning accretion costs(c)(b) 7  25 
Co-owned facilities 5 
Sithe Energies, Inc.  22 
Pension, payroll and benefit costs associated with The Exelon Way (9) (23)
Other (4) 38 
 
  
 
Increase in operating and maintenance expense $165  $330 
 
  
 

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(a)Includes refueling outage expensesexpense of $24 million at AmerGen.
 
(b)Refueling outage days increased from 50 days for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to 114 days during the same period in 2004.
(c) Includes $10$20 million due to AmerGen asset retirement obligation accretion.

    The increase in operating and maintenance expense is due primarily to the inclusion of AmerGen, Exelon Energy Company and Sithe in 2004. Also, operating and maintenance expenses increased at Boston Generating due to Mystic 8 and 9 and Fore River commencing commercial operations in the second and third quarters of 2003. Decommissioning accretion costs also increased primarily due to the inclusion of AmerGen in this period as compared to the prior year. A reduction in payroll-related costs associated with the implementation of the programs associated with The Exelon Way partially offset the other increases to operating and maintenance expense.

     Nuclear fleet operating data and purchased power costs data for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

                
Three MonthsSix Months Ended
Ended March 31,June 30,


2004200320042003




Nuclear fleet capacity factor(a) 90.5% 94.4% 93.3% 94.2%
Nuclear fleet production cost per MWh(a) $14.29 $12.80  $12.54 $12.40 
Average purchased power cost for wholesale operations per MWh(b) $44.48 $41.99  $45.81 $41.68 


(a)Includes AmerGen and excludingexcludes Salem, which is operated by PSE&G.
 
(b)Includes PPAs with AmerGen in 2003.

    Lower nuclear capacity factors and increased nuclear production costs were primarily due to 6455 additional planned refueling outage days, resulting in a $60$46 million increase in planned outage costs including $24 million of planned refueling outage costs at AmerGen, in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. There were fourfive planned outages during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, compared to twothree planned outages during the same period in 2003. The threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 included fivetwelve unplanned outages compared to threeeleven unplanned outages during the same period in 2003. Nuclear capacity factors were also affected by Quad Cities operating at lower than anticipated capacity levels.

     The Quad Cities units have intermittently been operating at pre-Extended Power Uprate (EPU)pre-EPU generation levels due to performance issues with their steam dryers. Generation is currently evaluating data to determine when the units can return to EPU output levels. There is a continued risk that the Quad Cities units will not return to EPU operating levels in the near future. There is also a risk thatplans additional expenditures will be required on these units to allow extendedensure safe and reliable operations at the EPU output levels.levels by mid-2005.

 
Depreciation and Amortization

     The increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003 was primarily attributable to $8 millionthe impact of additionalcapital additions and the consolidation of Sithe, AmerGen and Exelon Energy. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense on capital additions placed in service after the first quarter of 2003, of which $3 million of expense is

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related to the Boston Generating facilities. In addition, depreciation and amortization expense increased $2 million due to increased amortization of long-term debt and capital leases.
facilities as the assets were classified as held for sale during the period.
 
Interest Expense

     The increase in interest expense was primarily due to the issuance of $500 million of Senior Notes in December 2003.2003 and interest expense related to Sithe long-term debt.

 
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates

     The decrease in equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates was partiallyprimarily due to a $17$37 million decrease resulting from Generation’s consolidation of AmerGen in 2004 following the purchase of British Energy’s 50% interest in AmerGen in December 2003. See Note 3 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of Generation’s purchase of British Energy’s 50% interest in AmerGen. The decrease was also due to a $4 million decrease in Generation’s equity in earnings of Sithe. Sithe’s earnings were primarily affected by unfavorable mark-to-market activity.

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Other, Net

     The increase incomponents of other, net was primarily due to a $200 million impairment charge duringfor the threesix months ended March 31, 2003June 30, 2004 as a result of a changecompared to the same period in fair value of Generation’s investment in Sithe, and $11 million of nuclear decommissioning trust income related to AmerGen in 2004.the prior year, are as follows:

                 
Six Months
Ended June 30,

Other, Net20042003Variance% Change





Gain on sale of Boston Generating(a)  85      85   n.m. 
Decommissioning trust funds(b)  60   63   (3)  (4.8)%
Decommissioning trust funds — AmerGen(b)  20      20   n.m. 
Other income from Sithe  9      9   n.m. 
Impairment of Investment in Sithe     (200)  200   (100.0)%
Other  9   5   4   80.0%
   
   
   
     
Total  183   (132)  315   n.m. 
   
   
   
     


(a)See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of Generation’s sale of Boston Generating.
(b)Includes investment income and realized gains/(losses)

n.m. — not meaningful

 
Effective Income TaxesTax Rate

     The effective income tax rate was 40.6%38% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to 28.8%44% for the same period in 2003. This increasedecrease was primarily attributable to the impairment charges recorded in 2003 related to Generation’s investment in Sithe whichthat resulted in a pre-tax loss. In addition, the rate increaseddecreased due to the additional nuclear decommissioning investment income associated with AmerGen and its related taxes. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the change in the effective income tax rate.

 
Cumulative Effect of Changes in Accounting Principles

     Net income for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 reflects income of $32 million, net of income taxes, related to the consolidation of Sithe pursuant to FIN No. 46-R which resulted from the reversal of certain guarantees on behalf of Sithe that had been recorded at Generation prior to December 31, 2003, while net income for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2003 reflects income of $108 million, net of income taxes, for the adoption of SFAS No. 143. See Note 2 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the adoptions of FIN No. 46-R and SFAS No. 143.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Generation’s business is capital intensive and requires considerable capital resources. Generation’s capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, external financing, including the issuance of commercial paper, participation in the intercompany money pool and/or capital contributions from Exelon. Generation’s working capital deficit at March 31, 2004 is expected to be eliminated with its anticipated continuance of positive operating cash flows and the eventual elimination of Boston Generating’s debt balance upon the sale of Boston Generating. The sale of Boston Generating will be substantively a non-cash transaction, with the Boston Generating credit facility continuing as a liability of Boston Generating at the time it is sold, without recourse to Exelon or Generation. See Note 3 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the sale of Boston Generating. Generation’s access to external financing at reasonable terms is dependent on its credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to where Generation no longer has access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, Generation has access to a revolving credit facility. See the Credit Issues“Credit Issues” section of Liquidity“Liquidity and Capital ResourcesResources” for further discussion. Capital resources are used primarily to fund Generation’s capital requirements, including

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construction, repayments of maturing debt, the payment of distributions to Exelon, contributions to Exelon’s pension plans and investments in new and existing ventures. Any futureFuture acquisitions could require external financing or borrowings or capital contributions from Exelon.

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Cash Flows from Operating Activities

     Generation’s cash flows from operating activities primarily result from the sale of electric energy to wholesale customers, including Generation’s affiliated companies. Generation’s future cash flows from operating activities will be affected by future demand and market prices for energy and its ability to continue to produce and supply power at competitive costs. Cash flows from operations have been and are expected to continue to provide a reliable, steady source of cash flows, sufficient to meet operating and capital expenditures requirements for the foreseeable future.

     Cash flows from operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $202$616 million and $278$539 million, respectively. Changes in Generation’s cash flows from operations are generally consistent with changes in its results of operations, as further adjusted by changes in working capital in the normal course of business and non-cash charges.

     In addition to the items mentioned in Results“Results of Operation,Operations,” Generation’s operating cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were affected by the following items:

 • SalesReceivables from Exelon Delivery under the PPA increased $31 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, compared to ComEd decreaseda decrease of $157 million during the same period in 20032003.
• Net cash received for collateral for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was $2 million, compared to $136 million paid during the same period in line with the lower load requirements of the territory due to the customer choice initiative.2003.
 
 • Discretionary contributions to Exelon’s defined benefit pension plans were $59$121 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 compared to $50$98 million for the same period in 2003.

     Generation participates in Exelon’s defined benefit pension plans. Exelon expects to contribute up to approximately $419 million to its pension plans in 2004, including $17$11 million to satisfy IRS minimum funding requirements, of whichrequirements. Of the $419 million, $170 million is expected to be funded by Generation during 2004.

 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities

     Cash flows used in investing activities were $152$438 million and $272$534 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2004 is primarily attributable to $53 million of restricted cash used for Boston Generating operations during the three months ended March 31, 2004, compared to $56 million of restricted cash received during the three months ended March 31, 2003. In addition, Generation received $42 million during the three months ended March 31, 2004 from the sale of three gas turbines at Generation that were classified as assets held for sale at December 31, 2003. Generation’s capital expenditures for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003 were $213$366 million and $175$424 million, respectively. Generation’s capital expenditures represent additions to nuclear fuel and additions and upgrades to existing facilities. Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2003 are stated net of proceeds from liquidated damages of $86 million. Generation estimates that it will spend approximately $972 million in total capital expenditures in 2004. Generation anticipates that nuclear refueling outages will increase from eight in 2003 to tennine in 2004. Generation’s capital expenditures are expected to be funded by internally generated funds.

 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities

     Cash flows used in financing activities were $108$141 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, compared to $7cash flows provided by financing activities of $11 million cash providedfor the same period in 2003. The increase in cash flows used in financing activities was primarily a result of thea net repayment of intercompany borrowings of $190$218 million during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, compared to $6a $58 million net increase in intercompany borrowings during the same period in 2003 and a $64 million increase in distributions to Exelon during the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This use of cash was partially offset by the issuance of $211 million of commercial paper during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and the partial repayment of the acquisition note payable to Sithe of $27 million. An additional use of cash was the payment of distributions to Exelon totaling $54 million. This use of cash was partially offset by the issuance of $165 million of commercial paper during the threesix months ended March 31, 2004.June 30, 2004, compared a $210 million payment during the same period in 2003.

104     From time to time and as market conditions warrant, Generation may engage in long-term debt repurchases via tender offers, open market acquisitions or other viable options to preserve the integrity of Generation’s balance sheet.

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Credit Issues

     Exelon Credit Facility. Generation meets its short-term liquidity requirements primarily through the issuance of commercial paper and intercompany borrowings from Exelon’s intercompany money pool. Generation participates, along with Exelon Corporate, ComEd and PECO, in a $750 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement and a $750 million three-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a group of banks. On July 16, 2004, the $750 million 364-day facility was replaced with a $1 billion five-year facility and the $750 million three-year facility was reduced to $500 million. These credit agreements, and Generation’s participation therein, are described above under “Credit Issues — Exelon Credit Facility” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     Capital Structure. Generation’s capital structure at March 31,June 30, 2004 is described above under “Credit Issues — Capital Structure” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     Boston Generating Project Debt. A description of this project financing, and the orderly transition out of the ownership of the related assets, is set forth above under “Credit Issues — Boston Generating Project Debt” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Intercompany Money Pool.A description of the intercompany money pool, and Generation’s participation therein, is set forth above under “Credit Issues — Intercompany Money Pool” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.” For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, Generation paid $1$1.5 million in interest to the money pool.

     Sithe Long-Term Debt. A description of the Sithe long-term debt consolidated as a result of the adoption of FIN No. 46-R is set forth above under “Credit Issues — Sithe Long-Term Debt” in “Exelon Corporation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     Security Ratings. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the 2003 Form 10-K for a discussion of Generation’s security ratings.

     Fund Transfer Restrictions.At March 31,June 30, 2004, Generation had undistributed earnings of $647$773 million. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Credit Issues — Fund Transfer Restrictions” under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Generation” in the 2003 Form 10-K for information regarding fund transfer restrictions.

 
Contractual Obligations, Commercial Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Obligations

     Contractual obligations represent cash obligations that are considered to be firm commitments and commercial commitments represent commitments triggered by future events. Generation’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31,June 30, 2004 were materially unchanged, other than in the normal course of business, from the amounts set forth in the 2003 Form 10-K except for the following:

 • In connection with the transfer of Exelon Energy Company to Generation effective January 1, 2004, Generation acquired $162 million in energy marketing contract guarantees.
 
 • In connection with the consolidation of Sithe pursuant to FIN No. 46-R, Generation maintainsacquired a $50 million non-debt letter of credit underto support the contractual obligations of Sithe and its credit agreement.subsidiaries.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

     Exelon is exposed to market risks associated with commodity prices, credit, interest rates and equity prices. The inherent risk in market-sensitive instruments and positions is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in commodity prices, counterparty credit, interest rates and equity security prices. Exelon’s Risk Management Committee (RMC) sets forth risk management policy and objectives and establishes procedures for risk assessment, control and valuation, counterparty credit approval, and the monitoring and reporting of derivative activity and risk exposures. The RMC is chaired by the chief risk officer and includes the chief financial officer, general counsel, treasurer, vice president of corporate planning, vice president of strategy, vice president of audit services and officers from each of the business units. The RMC reports to the Exelon Board of Directors on the scope of Exelon’s derivative and risk management activities.

Commodity Price Risk

 
Generation

     Commodity price risk is associated with market price movements resulting from excess or insufficient generation, changes in fuel costs, market liquidity and other factors. Trading activities and non-trading marketing activities include the purchase and sale of electric capacity, energy and fossil fuels, including oil, gas, coal, and emission allowances. The availability and prices of energy and energy-related commodities are subject to fluctuations due to factors such as weather, governmental environmental policies, changes in supply and demand, state and Federalfederal regulatory policies and other events.

 
Normal Operations and Hedging Activities

     Electricity available from Generation’s owned or contracted generation supply in excess of its obligations to customers, including Energy Delivery’s retail load, is sold into the wholesale markets. To reduce price risk caused by market fluctuations, Generation enters into physical contracts as well as derivative contracts, including forwards, futures, swaps, and options, with approved counterparties to hedge its anticipated exposures. Generation has an estimated 90% hedge ratio in 2004 for its energy marketing portfolio. This hedge ratio represents the percentage of Generation’s forecasted aggregate annual generation supply that is committed to firm sales, including sales to Energy Delivery’s retail load. Energy Delivery’s retail load assumptions are based on forecasted average demand. The hedge ratio is not fixed and will vary from time to time depending upon market conditions, demand, energy market option volatility and actual loads. During peak periods the amount hedged declines to meet ourGeneration’s commitment to Energy Delivery. Market price risk exposure is the risk of a change in the value of unhedged positions. Absent any opportunistic efforts to mitigate market price exposure, the estimated market price exposure for Generation’s non-trading portfolio associated with a ten percent10% reduction in the annual average around-the-clock market price of electricity is approximately a $64$19 million decrease in net income. This sensitivity assumes a 90% hedge ratio and that price changes occur evenly throughout the year and across all markets. The sensitivity also assumes a static portfolio. Generation expects to actively manage its portfolio to mitigate market price exposure. Actual results could differ depending on the specific timing of, and markets affected by, price changes, as well as future changes in Generation’s portfolio.

 
Proprietary Trading Activities

     Generation uses financial contracts for proprietary trading purposes. Proprietary trading includes all contracts entered into purely to profit from market price changes as opposed to hedging an exposure. These activities are accounted for on a mark-to-market basis. The proprietary trading activities are a complement to Generation’s energy marketing portfolio but represent a very small portion of its overall energy marketing activities. For example, the limit on open positions in electricity for any forward month represents less than one percent of Generation’s owned and contracted supply of electricity. Generation expects this level of proprietary trading activity to continue in the future. The results of the trading portfolio for the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2004 was a loss of less than $1$2 million (before taxes) which included a $1 million unrealized mark-to-market loss. The daily Value-at-Risk (VaR) on proprietary trading activity averaged $200,000 dollars of exposure over the

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over the last 18 months. Because of the diminutive nature of the proprietary trading portfolio in comparison to Generation’s total gross margin of $848$1,771 million, Generation has not segregated proprietary trading activity in the following tables. The trading portfolio is subject to a risk management policy that includes stringent risk management limits, including volume, stop-loss and VaR limits to manage exposure to market risk. Additionally, the Exelon risk management group and Exelon’s RMC monitor the financial risks of the power marketing activities.

     Generation’s energy contracts are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS No. 133). Most non-trading contracts qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales exemption to SFAS No. 133 discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Exelon’s 2003 Form 10-K. Those that do not are recorded as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of qualifying hedge contracts are recorded in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI), and gains and losses are recognized in earnings when the underlying transaction occurs. Changes in the fair value of derivative contracts that do not meet hedge criteria under SFAS No. 133 and the ineffective portion of hedge contracts are recognized in earnings on a current basis.

     The following detailed presentation of the proprietary trading and non-trading marketing activities atof Generation is included to address the recommended disclosures by the energy industry’s Committee of Chief Risk Officers. Generation does not consider its proprietary trading to be a significant activity inof its business; however, Generation believes it is important to include these risk management disclosures.

     The following tables describe the drivers of Generation’s energy trading and marketing business and gross margin included in the income statement for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 and 2003. Normal operations and hedging activities represent the marketing of electricity available from Generation’s owned or contracted generation, including generation used to serve Energy Delivery’s retail load, sold into the wholesale market. As the information in these tables highlights, mark-to-market activities represent a small portion of the overall gross margin for Generation. Accrual activities, including normal purchases and sales, account for the majority of the gross margin. The mark-to-market activities reported here are those relating to changes in fair value due to external movement in prices. Further delineation of gross margin by the type of accounting treatment typically afforded each type of activity is also presented (i.e., mark-to-market vs. accrual accounting treatment).

               
Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




Mark-to-market activities:Mark-to-market activities: Mark-to-market activities: 
Unrealized mark-to-market gain/(loss)Unrealized mark-to-market gain/(loss) Unrealized mark-to-market gain/(loss) 
Origination unrealized gain/(loss) at inception $ $ Origination unrealized gain/(loss) at inception $ $ 
Changes in fair value prior to settlements(a) 35 24 Changes in fair value prior to settlements 115 108 
Changes in valuation techniques and assumptions   Changes in valuation techniques and assumptions   
Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts (75) (57)Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts (125) (78)
 
 
   
 
 
Total change in unrealized fair value(b) (40) (33)Total change in unrealized fair value(a) (10) 30 
Realized net settlement of transactions subject to mark-to-marketRealized net settlement of transactions subject to mark-to-market 75 57 Realized net settlement of transactions subject to mark-to-market 125 78 
 
 
   
 
 
Total mark-to-market activities gross marginTotal mark-to-market activities gross margin $35 $24 Total mark-to-market activities gross margin $115 $108 
 
 
   
 
 

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Three MonthsThree Months
Ended March 31,Ended June 30,


2004200320042003




Accrual activities:Accrual activities: Accrual activities: 
Accrual activities revenueAccrual activities revenue $1,395 $1,352 Accrual activities revenue $1,132 $1,107 
Hedge gains reclassified from OCIHedge gains reclassified from OCI 501 398 Hedge gains reclassified from OCI 684 616 
 
 
   
 
 
Total revenue — accrual activities 1,896 1,750 Total revenue — accrual activities 1,816 1,723 
 
 
   
 
 
Purchased power and fuelPurchased power and fuel 458 597 Purchased power and fuel 200 388 
Hedges of purchased power and fuel reclassified from OCIHedges of purchased power and fuel reclassified from OCI 625 503 Hedges of purchased power and fuel reclassified from OCI 808 705 
 
 
   
 
 
Total purchased power and fuel 1,083 1,100 Total purchased power and fuel 1,008 1,093 
 
 
   
 
 
Total accrual activities gross margin 813 650 Total accrual activities gross margin 808 630 
 
 
   
 
 
Total gross margin(c)(b)Total gross margin(c)(b) $848 $674 Total gross margin(c)(b) $923 $738 
 
 
   
 
 


(a)Includes hedge ineffectiveness of $1 million recorded in earnings.
(b) Includes $1 million and $2 million of unrealized losses due to proprietary trading activity during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2003.
(b)Total gross margin represents revenue, net of purchased power and fuel expense.
          
Six Months Ended
June 30,

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Mark-to-market activities:        
Unrealized mark-to-market gain/(loss)        
 Origination unrealized gain/(loss) at inception $  $ 
 Changes in fair value prior to settlements(a)  150   132 
 Changes in valuation techniques and assumptions      
 Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts  (200)  (135)
   
   
 
 Total change in unrealized fair value(b)  (50)  (3)
Realized net settlement of transactions subject to mark-to-market  200   135 
   
   
 
Total mark-to-market activities gross margin $150  $132 
   
   
 
 
Accrual activities:        
Accrual activities revenue $2,527  $2,459 
Hedge gains reclassified from OCI  1,185   1,014 
   
   
 
 Total revenue — accrual activities  3,712   3,473 
   
   
 
Purchased power and fuel  657   980 
Hedges of purchased power and fuel reclassified from OCI  1,434   1,208 
   
   
 
 Total purchased power and fuel  2,091   2,188 
   
   
 
 Total accrual activities gross margin  1,621   1,285 
   
   
 
Total gross margin(c) $1,771  $1,417 
   
   
 


(a)Includes hedge ineffectiveness of $1 million recorded in earnings.
(b)Includes $1 million and $4 million of unrealized losses due to proprietary trading activity during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
 
(c)Total gross margin represents revenue, net of purchased power and fuel expense.

    The following table provides detail on changes in Generation’s mark-to-market net asset or liability balance sheet position from January 1, 2004 to March 31,June 30, 2004. It indicates the drivers behind changes in the

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balance sheet amounts. This table incorporates the mark-to-market activities that are immediately recorded in earnings, as shown in the previous table, as well as the settlements from OCI to earnings and changes in fair value for the hedging activities that are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on the March 31,June 30, 2004 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
        
Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets at January 1, 2004 $(216) $(216)
Total change in fair value during 2004 of contracts recorded in earnings 33  148 
Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts recorded in earnings (74) (199)
Reclassification to realized at settlement from OCI 124  248 
Effective portion of changes in fair value — recorded in OCI (438) (535)
Purchase/sale of existing contracts or portfolios subject to mark-to-market 144 
Purchase/sale/disposal of existing contracts or portfolios subject to mark-to-market 147 
 
  
 
Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2004 $(427)
Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2004 $(407)
 
  
 

     The following table details the balance sheet classification of the mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) recorded as of March 31,June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003:

                  
March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2004200320042003




Current assetsCurrent assets $399 $322 Current assets $433 $322 
Noncurrent assetsNoncurrent assets 375 100 Noncurrent assets 390 100 
 
 
   
 
 
Total mark-to-market energy contract assets 774 422 Total mark-to-market energy contract assets 823 422 
 
 
   
 
 
Current liabilities(a)Current liabilities(a) (811) (505)Current liabilities(a) (805) (505)
Noncurrent liabilitiesNoncurrent liabilities (390) (133)Noncurrent liabilities (425) (133)
 
 
   
 
 
Total mark-to-market energy contract liabilities (1,201) (638)Total mark-to-market energy contract liabilities (1,230) (638)
 
 
   
 
 
Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities)Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) $(427) $(216)Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) $(407) $(216)
 
 
   
 
 


(a)Mark-to-market energy contract liabilities at December 31, 2003 do not reflect a $76 million interest rate swap which was included in current mark-to-market derivative liabilities within Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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exchanges. Prices reflect the average of the bid-ask midpoint prices obtained from all sources that Generation believes provide the most liquid market for the commodity. The terms for which such price information is available variesvary by commodity, region and product. The remainder of the assets represents contracts for which external valuations are not available, primarily option contracts. These contracts are valued using the Black model, an industry standard option valuation model. The fair values in each category reflect the level of forward prices and volatility factors as of March 31,June 30, 2004 and may change as a result of changes in these factors. Management uses its best estimates to determine the fair value of commodity and derivative contracts it holds andor sells. These estimates consider various factors including closing exchange and over-the-counter price quotations, time value, volatility factors and credit exposure. It is possible, however, that future market prices could vary from those used in recording assets and liabilities from energy marketing and trading activities and such variations could be material.

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     The following table, which presents maturity and source of fair value of mark-to-market energy contract net liabilities, provides two fundamental pieces of information. First, the table provides the source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of Generation’s total mark-to-market asset or liability. Second, thisthe table provides the maturity, by year, of Generation’s net assets/liabilities, giving an indication of when thesethe mark-to-market amounts will settle and either generate or require cash.

                                          
Maturities WithinMaturities Within


2008 andTotal Fair2008 andTotal Fair
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Normal operations, qualifying cash-flow hedge contracts(a):
Normal operations, qualifying cash-flow hedge contracts(a):
 
Normal operations, qualifying cash-flow hedge contracts(a):
 
Actively quoted prices $47 $1 $ $ $ $48 Actively quoted prices $2 $1 $ $ $ $3 
Prices provided by other external sources (361) (177) (31) (7)  (576)Prices provided by other external sources (227) (217) (30) (6)  (480)
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Total $(314) $(176) $(31) $(7) $ $(528) Total $(225) $(216) $(30) $(6) $ $(477)
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Normal operations, other derivative contracts(b):
Normal operations, other derivative contracts(b):
 
Normal operations, other derivative contracts(b):
 
Actively quoted prices $36 $1 $ $ $ $37 Actively quoted prices $32 $8 $(1) $ $ $39 
Prices provided by other external sources (71) 8 1   (62)Prices provided by other external sources (59) 11 5   (43)
Prices based on model or other valuation methods 14 (5) 15 13 89 126 Prices based on model or other valuation methods 9 (13) 13 9 56 74 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Total $(21) $4 $16 $13 $89 $101  Total $(18) $6 $17 $9 $56 $70 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
(a)Mark-to-market gains and losses on contracts that qualify as cash-flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income.
 
(b)Mark-to-market gains and losses on other non-trading derivative contracts that do not qualify as cash-flow hedges are recorded in earnings.

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    The table below provides details of effective cash-flow hedges under SFAS No. 133 included in the balance sheet as of March 31,June 30, 2004. The table gives an indication of the magnitude of SFAS No. 133 hedges Generation has in place; however, since under SFAS No. 133 not all hedges are recorded in OCI, the table does not provide an all-encompassing picture of Generation’s hedges. The table also includes a roll-forward of accumulated other comprehensive income related to cash-flow hedges for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2004, providing insight into the drivers of the changes (new hedges entered into during the period and changes in the value of existing hedges). Information related to energy merchant activities is presented separately from interest-rate hedging activities.

                        
Total Cash-Flow Hedge Other Comprehensive IncomeTotal Cash-Flow Hedge Other Comprehensive
Activity, Net of Income TaxIncome Activity, Net of Income Tax


NormalNormalInterest RateTotal
Operations andInterest Rate andTotal CashOperations andandCash Flow
Hedging ActivitiesOther Hedges(a)Flow HedgesHedging ActivitiesOther Hedges(a)Hedges






Accumulated OCI derivative loss at January 1, 2004 $(133) $(13) $(146) $(133) $(13) $(146)
Changes in fair value (266)  (266) (310)  (310)
Reclassifications from OCI to net income 75 (4) 71  151 12 163 
Exelon Energy Company opening balance 2  2  2  2 
Sithe  (10) (10)  (11) (11)
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Accumulated OCI derivative loss at March 31, 2004 $(322) $(27) $(349)
Accumulated OCI derivative loss at June 30, 2004 $(290) $(12) $(302)
 
 
 
  
 
 
 


 
(a)Includes interest rate hedges at Generation.

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Credit Risk

 
Generation

     Generation has credit risk associated with counterparty performance on energy contracts which includes, but is not limited to, the risk of financial default or slow payment. Generation manages counterparty credit risk through established policies, including counterparty credit limits, and in some cases, requiring deposits andor letters of credit to be posted by certain counterparties. Generation’s counterparty credit limits are based on a scoring model that considers a variety of factors, including leverage, liquidity, profitability, credit ratings and risk management capabilities. Generation has entered into payment netting agreements or enabling agreements that allow for payment netting with the majority of its large counterparties, which reducereduces Generation’s exposure to counterparty risk by providing for the offset of amounts payable to the counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty. The credit department monitors current and forward credit exposure to counterparties and their affiliates, both on an individual and an aggregate basis.

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     The following tables provide information on Generation’s wholesale credit exposure, net of collateral, as of March 31,June 30, 2004. TheyThe tables further delineate that exposure by the credit rating of the counterparties and provide guidance on the concentration of credit risk to individual counterparties and an indication of the maturity of a company’sGeneration’s credit risk by credit rating of theits counterparties. The figures in the tables below do not include sales to Generation’s affiliates or exposure through Independent System Operators, which are discussed below.

                                  
TotalNumber OfNet Exposure OfTotalNumber OfNet Exposure Of
ExposureCounterpartiesCounterpartiesExposureCounterpartiesCounterparties
Before CreditCreditNetGreater than 10%Greater than 10%Before CreditCreditNetGreater than 10%Greater than 10%
Rating(a)CollateralCollateralExposureof Net Exposureof Net Exposure
Rating(a)Rating(a)CollateralCollateralExposureof Net Exposureof Net Exposure













Investment gradeInvestment grade $98 $15 $83 1 $18 Investment grade $138 $17 $121 3 $71 
Split ratingSplit rating      Split rating      
Non-investment gradeNon-investment grade 67 6 61 1 54 Non-investment grade 77 10 67 1 55 
No external ratingsNo external ratings No external ratings 
Internally rated — investment grade 15  15   Internally rated — investment grade 13 2 11   
Internally rated — non-investment grade 1  1   Internally rated — non-investment grade 1  1   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
TotalTotal $181 $21 $160 2 $72 Total $229 $29 $200 4 $126 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 


(a)Table does not include credit risk associated with Generation’s retail operations.
                              
Maturity of Credit Risk ExposureMaturity of Credit Risk Exposure


ExposureTotal ExposureExposureTotal Exposure
Less thanGreater thanBefore CreditLess thanGreater thanBefore Credit
Rating(a)2 Years2-5 Years5 YearsCollateral
Rating(a)Rating(a)2 Years2-5 Years5 YearsCollateral











Investment gradeInvestment grade $87 $11 $ $98 Investment grade $128 $10 $ $138 
Split ratingSplit rating     Split rating     
Non-investment gradeNon-investment grade 67   67 Non-investment grade 75 2  77 
No external ratingsNo external ratings No external ratings 
Internally rated — investment grade 15   15 Internally rated — investment grade 13   13 
Internally rated — non-investment grade 1   1 Internally rated — non-investment grade 1   1 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
TotalTotal $170 $11 $ $181 Total $217 $12 $ $229 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 


(a)Table does not include credit risk associated with Generation’s retail operations.

     Dynegy. Generation is a counterparty to Dynegy, Inc. (Dynegy) in various energy transactions. The credit ratings of Dynegy are below investment grade. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, Generation has credit risk

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associated with Dynegy through Generation’s investment in Sithe. Sithe is a 100% owner of the Independence generating station, a 1,028-MW gas-fired facility that has an energy-only long-term tolling agreement with Dynegy, with a related financial swap arrangement. As of March 31, 2004, Generation consolidated the assets and liabilities of Sithe in accordance with the provisions of FIN No. 46-R. As a result, Generation has recorded an asset of $156$114 million on its Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the fair market value of the financial swap agreement with Dynegy that is marked-to-market under the terms of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities.” If Dynegy were unable to fulfill the terms of thisthe financial swap agreement, Generation would be required to impair this financial swapthe related asset. Exelon estimates, as a 50% owner of Sithe, that the impairment would result in an after-tax reduction of its net income of approximately $28$21 million.

     In addition to the asset impairment, of the financial swap asset, if Dynegy were unable to fulfill its obligations under the financial swap agreement and the tolling agreement, Generation would likely incur a furtheran impairment of the intangible asset associated with the tolling agreement associated with the Independence plant. Depending upon the timing of Dynegy’s failure to fulfill its obligations and the outcome of any restructuring initiatives, Generation could realize an after-tax charge of

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up to $50 million. In the event of a sale of Generation’s investment in Sithe to a third party, proceeds from the sale could be negatively affected by up to $84 million, which would represent an after-tax loss of up to $50 million. Additionally, the future economic value of AmerGen’s purchased power arrangement with Illinois Power Company (Illinois Power), a subsidiary of Dynegy, could be affected by events related to Dynegy’s financial condition. In February 2004, Dynegy announced an agreement to sell Illinois Power to a third party, which, upon closing of the transaction, would reduce Generation’s credit risk associated with Dynegy.

     Additionally, the future economic value of AmerGen’s PPA with Illinois Power could be affected by events related to Dynegy’s financial condition. In February 2004, Dynegy announced an agreement to sell Illinois Power to a third party, which, upon closing of the transaction, would reduce Generation’s credit risk associated with Dynegy.

     Collateral. As part of the normal course of business, Generation routinely enters into physical or financially settled contracts for the purchase and sale of capacity, energy, fuels and emissions allowances. These contracts either contain express provisions or otherwise permit Generation and its counterparties to demand adequate assurance of future performance when there are reasonable grounds for doing so. In accordance with the contracts and applicable law, if Generation is downgraded by a credit rating agency, especially if such downgrade is to a level below investment grade, it is possible that a counterparty would attempt to rely on such a downgrade as a basis for making a demand for adequate assurance of future performance. Depending on Generation’s net position with a counterparty, the demand could be for the posting of collateral. In the absence of express contractual provisions that specify the collateral that must be provided, the obligation to supply the collateral requested will be a function of the facts and circumstances of Generation’s situation at the time of the demand. If Generation can reasonably claim that it is willing and financially able to perform its obligations, it may be possible to successfully argue that no collateral should be posted or that only an amount equal to two or three months of future payments should be sufficient.

     ISOs. Generation participates in the following established, real-time energy markets, which are administered by ISOs: PJM, ISO New England, New York ISO, California ISO, Midwest ISO, Inc., Southwest Power Pool, Inc. and Texas, which is administered by the Electric

Reliability Council of Texas. In these areas, power is traded through bilateral agreements between buyers and sellers and on the spot markets that are operated by the ISOs. In areas where there is no spot market, electricity is purchased and sold solely through bilateral agreements. For sales into the spot markets administered by the ISOs, the ISO maintains financial assurance policies that are established and enforced by those administrators. The credit policies of the ISOs may under certain circumstances require that losses arising from the default of one member on spot market transactions be shared by the remaining participants. Non-performance or non-payment by a major counterparty could result in a material adverse impact on ourGeneration’s financial condition, results of operations or net cash flows.

Interest Rate Risk

 
ComEd

     ComEd uses a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to reduce interest rate exposure. Interest-rate swaps may be used to adjust exposure when deemed appropriate based upon market conditions. ComEd

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also utilizes forward-starting interest-rate swaps and treasury rate locks to lock in interest rate levels in anticipation of future financing. These strategies are employed to achieve a lower cost of capital. At March 31,June 30, 2004, ComEd did not have any interest-rate swaps designated as cash-flow hedges.

     In 2004, ComEd has entered into fixed-to-floating interest-rate swaps in order to maintain its targeted percentage of variable-rate debt associated with fixed-rate debt issuances in the aggregate amount of $485$240 million. At March 31,June 30, 2004, these interest-rate swaps, designated as fair-value hedges, had an aggregate fair market value of $37$1 million based on the present value difference between the contract and market rates at March 31,June 30, 2004. If these derivative instruments had been terminated at March 31,June 30, 2004, this estimated fair value represents the amount that would be paid by the counterparties to ComEd.

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     The aggregate fair value of the interest-rate swaps designated as fair-value hedges that would have resulted from a hypothetical 50 basis point decrease in the spot yield at March 31,June 30, 2004 is estimated to be $42$8 million in ComEd’s favor. If the derivative instrument had been terminated at March 31,June 30, 2004, this estimated fair value represents the amount the counterparties would pay ComEd.

     The aggregate fair value of the interest-rate swaps designated as fair-value hedges that would have resulted from a hypothetical 50 basis point increase in the spot yield at March 31,June 30, 2004 is estimated to be $31$7 million in ComEd’sthe counterparties’ favor. If the derivative instrument had been terminated at March 31,June 30, 2004, this estimated fair value represents the amount the counterpartiesComEd would pay ComEd.the counterparties.

     In April 2004, ComEd settled thesecertain interest-rate swaps designated as fair-value hedges in the aggregate amount of $485 million for nettotal proceeds of approximately $32 million.million, which included the $26 million settlement amount and $6 million of accrued interest. The proceeds$26 million settlement amount will be amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining life of the related debt.

 
PECO

     In March 2004, PECO entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap in the aggregate amount of $75 million to lock in interest rate levels in anticipation of a future financing. The debt issuance that this swap was hedging was considered probable in March 2004 and closed in April 2004; therefore, PECO accounted for this interest-rate swap transaction as a hedge. At March 31, 2004, this swap had an aggregate fair market value of less than $1 million based on the present value difference between the contract and market rates at March 31, 2004. If the derivative instrument had been terminated at March 31, 2004, this estimated fair value represents the amount the counterparties would pay PECO.

     The aggregate fair value of the interest-rate swap designated as a cash-flow hedge that would have resulted from a hypothetical 50 basis point decrease in the spot yield at March 31, 2004 is estimated to be $6 million in the counterparty’s favor. If the derivative instrument had been terminated at March 31, 2004, this estimated fair value represents the amount PECO would pay the counterparty.

     The aggregate fair value of the interest-rate swap designated as a cash-flow hedge that would have resulted from a hypothetical 50 basis point increase in the spot yield at March 31, 2004 is estimated to be $6 million in PECO’s favor. If the derivative instrument had been terminated at March 31, 2004, this estimated fair value represents the amount the counterparty would pay PECO.

In April 2004, PECO settled this interest-rate swap designated as a cash-flow hedge for net proceeds of approximately $5 million. The proceeds were recorded in other comprehensive income and are being amortized over the life of the debt issuance.

 
Generation

     Generation uses a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to reduce interest rate exposure. Generation also uses interest-rate swaps when deemed appropriate to adjust exposure based upon market conditions. These strategies are employed to achieve a lower cost of capital. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, a hypothetical 10% increase in the interest rates associated with variable-ratevariable- rate debt would not have a material impact on Generation’s pre-tax earnings.

     Under the terms of the Boston Generating Facility, Boston Generating was required to effectively fix the interest rate on 50% of borrowings under the facility through its maturity in 2007. In January 2004, the counterparties terminated the interest-rate swaps with Boston Generating. The total net value of these swaps as of the respective termination dates was $82 million, which is a net payable to the counterparties. The Boston Generating Facility and the related cost of interest rate swaps are non-recourse to Exelon and Generation and an event of default under the Boston Generating Facility does not constitute an event of default under any other of Exelon’s debt instruments or the debt instruments of Exelon’s subsidiaries.

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Equity Price Risk

 
Generation

     Generation maintains trust funds, as required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to fund certain costs of decommissioning its nuclear plants. As of March 31,June 30, 2004, decommissioning trust funds are reflected at fair value on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The mix of securities in the trust funds is designed to provide returns to be used to fund decommissioning and to compensate for inflationary increases in decommissioning costs. However, the equity securities in the trust funds are exposed to price fluctuations in equity markets, and the value of fixed-rate, fixed-income securities are exposed to changes in interest rates. Generation actively monitors the investment performance of the trust funds and periodically reviews asset allocation in accordance with Generation’s nuclear decommissioning trust fund investment policy. A hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates and decrease in equity prices would result in a $291$308 million reduction in the fair value of the trust assets.

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures

     During the firstsecond quarter of 2004, each registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated that registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures related to the recording, processing, summarization and reporting of information in that registrant’s periodic reports that it files with the SEC. These disclosure controls and procedures have been designed by each registrant to ensure that (a) material information relating to that registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to that registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, by other employees of that registrant and its subsidiaries, and (b) this information is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported, as applicable, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Due to the inherent limitations of control systems, not all misstatements may be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.

     Additionally, controls could be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons or by collusion of two or more people. Each registrant’s controls and procedures can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the above objectives have been met. A registrant’s access and ability to apply its disclosure controls and procedures to unconsolidated entities and entities that are consolidated under FIN No. 46-R may be more limited than is the case for majority-owned subsidiaries.

     Accordingly, as of March 31,June 30, 2004, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of each registrant concluded that such registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives. Each registrant continually strives to improve its disclosure controls and procedures to enhance the quality of its financial reporting and to maintain dynamic systems that change as conditions warrant.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 
Item 1.Legal Proceedings

ComEd

     See “Retail Rate Law” within the litigation section of Note 1315 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of legal proceeding developments.

Generation

     See “Raytheon and Mitsubishi Litigation,” “Clean Air Act”Litigation” and “Oyster Creek” within the litigation section of Note 1315 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of legal proceeding developments.

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Item 3.2.Defaults Upon SeniorChanges in Securities and Use of Proceeds
(e) Exelon

The attached table gives information on a monthly basis regarding purchases made by Exelon of its common stock. All share and per-share amounts included in the table below have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.

                 
Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Total Number ofDollar Value) of
Shares PurchasedShares that May
Total NumberAs Part of PubliclyYet Be Purchased
of SharesAverage PriceAnnounced PlansUnder the Plans
PeriodPurchased(a)Paid per Shareor Programs(b)or Programs





January 1 — January 31, 2004  157,785  $32.57       
February 1 — February 29, 2004  14,491   33.36       
March 1 — March 31, 2004  18,657   33.92       
April 1 — April 30, 2004           (a)
May 1 — May 31, 2004  1,809,817   31.87   1,809,000   (a)
June 1 — June 30, 2004  523,966   33.05   518,100   (a)
   
       
     
Total  2,524,716   32.18   2,327,100   (a)
   
       
     


(a)(a) Shares other than those purchased as a part of a publicly announced plan primarily represent restricted shares surrendered by employees to satisfy tax obligations arising upon the vesting of restricted shares.
(b)In April 2004, Exelon’s Board of Directors approved a discretionary share repurchase program that allows Exelon to repurchase shares of its common stock on a periodic basis in the open market. The share repurchase program is intended to mitigate, in part, the dilutive effect of shares issued under Exelon’s employee stock option plan and Exelon’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The aggregate shares of common stock repurchased pursuant to the program cannot exceed the economic benefit received after January 1, 2004 due to stock option exercises and share purchases pursuant to Exelon’s ESPP. The economic benefit consists of direct cash proceeds from purchases of stock and tax benefits associated with exercises of stock options. The share repurchase program has no specified limit and no specified termination date.
GenerationItem 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

See “Boston Generating Facility”Exelon

     Exelon held its 2004 Annual Meeting of Note 7Shareholders on April 27, 2004.

Proposal 1 was the election of four Class I directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2007. The following directors were elected:

         
Votes ForVotes Withheld


Nicholas DeBenedictis  259,939,186   10,816,919 
G. Fred DiBona, Jr.   264,314,416   6,441,689 
Sue L. Gin  262,458,220   8,297,885 
Edgar D. Jannotta  265,237,110   5,518,995 

     Proposal 2 was the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants for Exelon and its subsidiaries for 2004. The shareholders approved the proposal with 262,663,675 votes cast for, 784,220 votes cast against and 2,308,210 votes abstaining.

     Proposal 3 was the approval of the Condensed Combined NotesExelon Corporation Annual Incentive Plan (the Plan) for Senior Executives effective January 1, 2004, as described in the proxy statement. The shareholders approved the Plan with 246,985,526 votes cast for, 18,996,405 votes cast against and 4,804,174 votes abstaining.

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PECO

PECO held its 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 27, 2004. At the PECO annual meeting, the only proposal was the election of two Class III directors to Consolidated Financial Statementsserve three-year terms expiring in 2007. Denis P. O’Brien and Robert S. Shapard were elected with 170,478,507 votes cast for a description of the event of default under the Boston Generating Facility.each director, no votes cast against and no votes abstaining.

 
Item 5.Other Information

(a) ComEd, PECO and Generation

(a) ComEdRegulatory Issues (ComEd)

     See Note 67 of the Condensed Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and ComEd’s “Management’s Discuss and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Executive Overview” for a discussion of regulatory developments.

(b) Exelon, ComEd, PECO and GenerationLabor Relations (PECO)

     As previously reported in the 2003 Form 10-K, on August 15, 2002, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to conduct a unionization vote of certain of PECO’s employees. On May 21, 2003, the PECO union election was held and a majority of PECO workers voted against union representation. The results of the election were not certified due to pending challenges and objections. On March 22, 2004, the IBEW withdrew its objections to the May 21, 2003 election, and asked the NLRB to allow for a new election at PECO. On April 22, 2004, the NLRB granted IBEW’s request. A new election was held on July 21, 2004, and a majority of PECO employees eligible to vote voted in favor of representation by the IBEW. The NLRB will certify the election on July 29, 2004.

Jointly Owned Electric Utility Plant (Generation)

     On January 28, 2004, the NRC issued a letter requesting PSE&G to conduct a review of its Salem facility, of which Generation owns 42.59%, to assess the workplace environment for raising and addressing safety issues. PSE&G responded to the letter on February 28, 2004, and had independent assessments of the work environment at the facility performed. Assessment results were provided to the NRC in May. The assessments concluded that Salem was safe for continued operation, but also identified issues that need to be addressed. At an NRC public meeting on June 16, 2004, PSE&G outlined its action plans to address these issues, which focus on safety conscious work environment, the corrective action program, and work management. A letter documenting these plans and commitments was sent to the NRC on June 25, 2004.

     In June 2001, the NJDEP issued a renewed NPDES permit for Salem, expiring in July 2006, allowing for the continued operation of Salem with its existing cooling water system. An application for renewal of that permit, including a demonstration of compliance with the requirements of the recently published FWPCA Section 316(b) regulations, must be submitted to NJDEP by February 2, 2006 unless the agency grants additional time to collect information to comply with the new regulations. NJDEP advised PSE&G in a letter dated July 12, 2004 that it strongly recommends reducing cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling as a compliance option for Salem. PSE&G has not made a determination regarding how it will demonstrate compliance with the Section 316(b) regulations. If application of the Section 316(b) regulations require the retrofitting of Salem’s cooling water intake structure to reduce cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling, the retrofit would result in material costs of compliance to the owners of the facility.

(b) Exelon, ComEd, PECO and Generation

None.

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Item 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a) Exhibits:

       
 10.1  Michael B. Bemis separation letter, dated December 19, 2003. Filed on behalf of ComEd and PECO.
3-1Amendment to Articles of Incorporation for Exelon Corporation effective as of April 19, 2004.
10-1Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement between Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Commonwealth Edison Company as of April 30, 2004.
10-2$1,000,000,000 Five Year Credit Agreement dated as of July 16, 2004 among Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company and Exelon Generation Company, LLC as Borrowers and Various Financial Institutions as Lenders.
10-3First Amendment dated as of July 16, 2004 to Three Year Credit Agreement dated as of October 31, 2003 among Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company, Exelon Generation Company, LLC, various financial institutions and Bank One, NA, as administrative agent.

     Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2004 filed by the following officers for the following companies:

     
31-1  Filed by John W. Rowe for Exelon Corporation
31-2  Filed by Robert S. Shapard for Exelon Corporation
31-3  Filed by John L. Skolds for Commonwealth Edison Company
31-4  Filed by J. Barry Mitchell for Commonwealth Edison Company
31-5  Filed by John L. Skolds for PECO Energy Company
31-6  Filed by J. Barry Mitchell for PECO Energy Company
31-7  Filed by Oliver D. Kingsley Jr. for Exelon Generation Company, LLC
31-8  Filed by J. Barry Mitchell for Exelon Generation Company, LLC

     Certifications Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 United States Code (Sarbanes — Oxley(Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) as to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2004 filed by the following officers for the following companies:

     
32-1  Filed by John W. Rowe for Exelon Corporation
32-2  Filed by Robert S. Shapard for Exelon Corporation
32-3  Filed by John L. Skolds for Commonwealth Edison Company
32-4  Filed by J. Barry Mitchell for Commonwealth Edison Company
32-5  Filed by John L. Skolds for PECO Energy Company
32-6  Filed by J. Barry Mitchell for PECO Energy Company
32-7  Filed by Oliver D. Kingsley Jr. for Exelon Generation Company, LLC
32-8  Filed by J. Barry Mitchell for Exelon Generation Company, LLC

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     (b) Reports on Form 8-K:

     Exelon, ComEd, PECO and/or Generation filed Current Reports on Form 8-K during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2004 regarding the following items:

     
Date of Earliest
Event ReportedDescription of Item Reported


 JanuaryApril 8, 2004“ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS” filed for Exelon announcing the record and distribution dates for the previously announced 2-for-1 stock split.
April 16, 2004“ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS” and “ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS” filed for PECO regarding an Underwriting Agreement entered into due to the issuance of First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds.
April 27, 2004  “ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS” filed for Exelon announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend and a 2-for-1 stock split.an equity plan share repurchase program.
 January 29, 2004“ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS” filed for Exelon announcing the election of Honorable Nelson A. Diaz to the board of directors.
February 20, 2004“ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS” filed for Exelon regarding certain financial information of Exelon Corporation and Subsidiary Companies. The exhibits under “ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS” filed for Exelon include Consent of the Independent Public Accountants, Selected Financial Data, Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
February 23,May 10, 2004  “ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS” filed for Exelon and Generation regarding a settlement with the lenders underFERC’s authorization of the Boston Generating Facility andtransfer of ownership of BG to the resolution of certain disputes associated with the projects of Boston Generating.lenders’ special purpose entity.
 February 26,May 25, 2004  “ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS” filed for Exelon and Generation regarding a structured, prearranged trading plan established by John W. Rowe, Chairmanthe completion of the transfer of ownership of Boston Generating to the lenders’ special purpose entity.
May 25, 2004“ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS” AND “ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS” filed for Exelon and Chief Executive OfficerGeneration including pro forma financial information related to the transfer of Exelon.ownership of Boston Generating.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

EXELON CORPORATION

     
 
/s/ JOHN W. ROWE

John W. Rowe
 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
/s/ ROBERT S. SHAPARD

Robert S. Shapard
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
/s/ MATTHEW F. HILZINGER

Matthew F. Hilzinger
 Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

AprilJuly 28, 2004

     Pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY

     
 
/s/ JOHN L. SKOLDS

John L. Skolds
 President, Exelon Energy Delivery
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
/s/ J. BARRY MITCHELL

J. Barry Mitchell
 Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
/s/ DUANE M. DESPARTEMATTHEW F. HILZINGER

Duane M. DesParteMatthew F. Hilzinger
 Vice President and Corporate Controller, Exelon Energy Delivery
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
/s/ FRANK M. CLARK

Frank M. Clark
 President, ComEd

AprilJuly 28, 2004

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     Pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PECO ENERGY COMPANY

     
 
/s/ JOHN L. SKOLDS

John L. Skolds
 President, Exelon Energy Delivery
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
/s/ J. BARRY MITCHELL

J. Barry Mitchell
 Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
/s/ DUANE M. DESPARTEMATTHEW F. HILZINGER

Duane M. DesParteMatthew F. Hilzinger
 Vice President and Corporate Controller,
Exelon Energy Delivery
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
/s/ DENIS P. O’BRIEN

Denis P. O’Brien
 President, PECO

AprilJuly 28, 2004

     Pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC

     
 
/s/ OLIVER D. KINGSLEY JR.

Oliver D. Kingsley Jr.
 Chief Executive Officer and
President
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
/s/ J. BARRY MITCHELL

J. Barry Mitchell
 Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
/s/ JON D. VEURINK

Jon D. Veurink
 Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

AprilJuly 28, 2004

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