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8-K Filing
MGE Energy (MGEE) 8-KRegulation FD Disclosure
Filed: 27 Feb 08, 12:00am
[MGE Energy logo]
MGE Energy, Inc.
2007 Financial Update
February 27, 2008
Disclaimer
All statements in this presentation other than historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which are subject to change at any time.
Such statements are based upon management's expectations at the time they are made. Various factors could cause actual results to be significantly different than those contemplated, estimated or projected in forward looking statements. Those factors include the assumptions and factors referred to in the statements themselves as well as risk factors described in the company's latest annual report on Form 10-K, subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements for events occurring after the date hereof.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of MGE Energy, Inc. or Madison Gas and Electric Company. A registration statement relating to the common stock of MGE Energy, Inc. has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any offering of such common stock is being made solely by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from MGE Energy, Inc. at 133 South Blair Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, attention: Shareholder Services, telephone no. (800)356-6423.
Agenda
Highlights
Overview: Organizations and Authorized Returns
Who We Are
Our Services, Service Territory and Generation Locations
Our Results
Highest Rated Investor-Owned Electric and Gas Utility
Asset Growth
Customer and Revenue Growth
Utility Assets, Returns and Capital Expenditures
Fixed Return Asset Growth
Transmission Asset Growth
Renewables Asset Growth
Strong Historical Earnings (Total and Segment)
Consistent Dividend Increases
Very Constructive and Supportive Regulation
Key Takeaways
Contact Information
Highlights
Overview - Organizations and Authorized Returns
Who we are
Our Services
Our Service Territory
Our results
Highest rated investor-owned electric and gas utility
S&P (Utility ratings)
Corporate Credit:
AA-
Com. Paper:
A1+
Outlook:
Stable
“…MGE’s business risk profile reflects very constructive regulation…, prudent management, and a growing and stable market. …[S&P] expects that [the company’s financial position] will ultimately strengthen after the two coal-fired units are built, and that it will remain strong enough to support the rating….”
Source: S&P, November 2007
Moody’s (Utility ratings)
Secured:
Aa2
Unsecured:
Aa3
Com. Paper:
P-1
Outlook:
Stable
“…[MGE’s] senior unsecured rating is supported by a supportive regulatory environment and a conservative business strategy and financial policy….”
Source: Moody’s, September 2007
MGE Energy = growth
Includes Fixed Return Assets
[Chart of MGE Energy Growth in December 2002 and December 2007.]
December 2002
Utility $602M
Fixed Return Assets includes other, net $21M
Transmission $27M
Total Assets: $650 million
December 2007
Utility $864M
Fixed Return Assets includes other, net $207M
Transmission $41M
Total Assets: $1.1 billion
MGE (Regulated Utility)
Our Customer Growth
Our Revenue Growth
Total Asset Growth
Capital Expenditures Contributing To Growth:
2002-2007
Electric: $282 million
Gas: $74 million
2007 Assets: $864 million
Authorized Utility ROE: 10.8%
Authorized Equity: 57%
MGE Power LLC
Fixed Return Asset Growth
West Campus Cogeneration Facility
Investment: $109 million (our share)
Fixed ROE: 12.1%
Fixed Equity: 53%
Initial Lease Term: 30 years
Service Date: April 2005
Electric Capacity: 150 MW
Location: Madison, Wis.
Elm Road Generating Station
Investment: $171 million (est.) = 8.3% owned
Fixed ROE: 12.7%
Fixed Equity: 55%
Initial Lease Term: 30 years
Service Date: 2009 (Unit 1), 2010 (Unit 2)
Capacity: 103 MW (our share)
Location: Eastern Wisconsin (Oak Creek)
[Picture of West Campus Cogeneration Facility and picture of Elm Road Generating Station]
MGE Transco Investment, LLC
Transmission Asset Growth
[Chart of American Transmission Company Service Territory]
American Transmission Company (ATC)
Investment: $41 million (our share)
Current ROE: 12.2%
Ownership: 3.6%
Regulator: FERC
MGE (Regulated Utility)
Renewables Asset Growth
[Picture of wind turbines]
Top of Iowa III
Investment: $58 million (est.)
Current ROE: 10.8%
Equity: 57%
Service Date: First quarter 2008
Capacity: 30 MW
MGE Energy
Strong Historical Earnings
Earnings By Segment
Fixed return assets continue to provide growth
Consistent Dividend Increases
2007 annual dividends paid increased from $1.39 per share to $1.41 per share
Our record is 32 consecutive years of dividend increases
Wisconsin regulation
Very Constructive and Supportive
[Logo of Public Service Commission of Wisconsin]
Update for 2008
The PSCW approved a 10.8% ROE and a 57% equity/
43% debt capital structure in MGE’s most recent rate order (Dec. 2007)
The PSCW approved a 4.8% electric rate increase and 2.8% gas rate increase to cover:
New wind energy projects
Statewide energy efficiency renewable energy program
Transmission improvements by ATC
Accelerated costs to discontinue coal use at Blount (Madison, WI)
Area gas construction projects driven by customer growth
A +/-2% range for monitoring fuel costs
The PSCW approved a limited reopener for 2009 to cover:
- Updates to fuel and ATC costs
- Costs related to commercial operation of the Elm Road Generating Station (Unit 1)
Key takeaways
Contact information
For more information, please contact:
Ken Frassetto
Director – Shareholder Services and Treasury Management
P.O. Box 1231
Madison, WI 53701-1231
Phone:
608-252-4723
Fax:
608-252-7098
E-mail:
kfrassetto@mge.com