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Exhibit 99
NEWS RELEASE
CMS ENERGY REPORTS 2005 FINANCIAL RESULTS;
MCV WRITEDOWN OVERSHADOWS SOLID OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 23, 2006 - CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) announced today a
reported net loss of $94 million, or $0.44 per share, for 2005, compared to
reported net income of $110 million, or $0.64 per share, for 2004.
CMS Energy's adjusted 2005 net income, which excludes impairment charges
and other items, was $295 million, or $1.39 per share, up from $149 million, or
$0.87 per share for 2004. Adjusted 2005 net income without the overall positive
impact of "mark-to-market" accounting was $204 million, or $0.96 per share,
compared to $154 million, or $0.90 per share, for 2004.
The 2005 reported results include a third-quarter after-tax impairment
charge of $385 million, or $1.82 per share, related to CMS Energy's ownership
interest in the Midland Cogeneration Venture (MCV). The non-cash charge resulted
from the impact of sustained high natural gas prices on MCV's production costs.
The 2005 reported results also include a fourth-quarter charge of $26 million,
or $0.12 per share, because of revised estimates to complete environmental
remediation work associated with the Company's former investment with the Bay
Harbor project in northwest Michigan.
For the fourth quarter of 2005, CMS Energy announced a reported net loss
of $6 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to reported net income of $47
million, or $0.24 per share, for the same period in 2004. The 2005 quarterly
results include an expected reversal of $40 million, or $0.19 per share, in
previous mark-to-market gains on long-term natural gas contracts and financial
hedges.
Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $1 million, or less
than $0.01 per share, down from $39 million, or $0.20 per share, for the fourth
quarter of 2004. Adjusted fourth quarter net income, without mark-to-market
impacts, was $41 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to $48 million, or $0.25
per share, for the fourth quarter of 2004.
CMS Energy said its adjusted 2006 earnings guidance, without
mark-to-market impacts, is about $1 per share. The Company anticipates its 2006
reported earnings are likely to be substantially lower than its adjusted
earnings because of the expected reversal of mark-to-market gains and losses
from potential asset sales. CMS Energy isn't providing specific reported
earnings guidance because of the uncertainties associated with those factors.
"The non-cash MCV impairment charge overshadows the fact that Consumers
Energy and CMS Enterprises turned in strong operational performances in 2005.
For example, the utility met record customer demand for electricity in Michigan
last summer. Meanwhile, the operational performance of our key CMS Enterprises
assets was world-class," said David Joos, president and chief executive officer
of CMS Energy.
CMS Energy is an integrated energy company, which has as its primary
business operations an electric and natural gas utility, natural gas pipeline
systems, and independent power generation.
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CMS Energy provides financial results on both a reported (Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles) and adjusted (non-GAAP) basis. Adjusted earnings provide
a key measure of the Company's present operating financial performance,
unaffected by discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, or other items
detailed in the attached summary financial statements. Mark-to-market is a
non-cash accounting adjustment that primarily reflects changes in the market
value of certain natural gas contracts. Earnings guidance is provided on an
adjusted basis without mark-to-market impacts.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in Rule 3b-6
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Rule 175 of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and relevant legal decisions. The forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. They should be read in
conjunction with "Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors" found in the
Management Discussion and Analysis sections of CMS Energy's and Consumers
Energy's Forms 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005 (CMS Energy's and
Consumers Energy's "Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors" sections are
both incorporated herein by reference), that discuss important factors that
could cause CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's results to differ materially
from those anticipated in such statements.
For more information on CMS Energy, please visit our web site at:
www.cmsenergy.com
Media Contacts: Jeff Holyfield, 517/788-2394 or Dan Bishop, 517/788-2395
Investment Analyst Contact: CMS Energy Investor Relations, 517/788-2590
CMS Energy Corporation
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
(Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Fourth Quarter
(Unaudited) Twelve Months
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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Operating Revenue $ 1,906 $ 1,562 $ 6,288 $ 5,472
Earnings from Equity Method Investees 33 37 125 115
Operating Expenses 1,955 1,422 5,503 4,834
Asset Impairment Charges - 35 1,184 160
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Operating Income (Loss) $ (16) $ 142 $ (274) $ 593
Other Income (Deductions) (20) 95 57 178
Fixed Charges 93 193 489 634
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Income (Loss) before Minority Interests $ (129) $ 44 $ (706) $ 137
Minority Interests (60) (2) (440) 15
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Income (Loss) before Income Taxes $ (69) $ 46 $ (266) $ 122
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (52) (13) (168) (5)
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Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ (17) $ 59 $ (98) $ 127
Gain (Loss) from Discontinued Operations 14 (10) 14 (4)
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Changes - - - (2)
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Net Income (Loss) $ (3) $ 49 $ (84) $ 121
Preferred Dividends 3 2 10 11
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Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stock $ (6) $ 47 $ (94) $ 110
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic $ (0.03) $ 0.25 $ (0.44) $ 0.65
Diluted (0.03) 0.24 (0.44) 0.64
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CMS Energy Corporation
SUMMARIZED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions of Dollars)
December 31 December 31
2005 2004
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 847 $ 669
Restricted cash 198 56
Short-term investments - 109
Other current assets 2,854 2,165
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Total current assets $ 3,899 $ 2,999
Net plant and property 7,845 8,742
Investments 725 752
Non-current assets 3,551 3,379
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Total assets $16,020 $15,872
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STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
Debt and capital and finance leases (*)
Long-term debt and capital leases (excluding
FIN 46 debt, finance leases and securitization debt) $ 6,464 $ 5,960
FIN 46 debt and finance leases 897 1,381
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Total debt and capital and finance leases $ 7,361 $ 7,341
Preferred stock and securities 305 305
Minority interest 333 733
Common stockholders' equity 2,322 2,072
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Total capitalization $10,321 $10,451
Securitization debt 370 398
Current liabilities 1,668 1,279
Non-current liabilities 3,661 3,744
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Total Stockholders' Investment and Liabilities $16,020 $15,872
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(*) Current and long-term
CMS Energy Corporation
SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Millions of Dollars)
Twelve Months
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2005 2004
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Beginning of Period Cash $ 669 $ 532
Cash and Cash Equivalents from FIN 46 Implementation $ - $ 174
Cash provided by operating activities $ 646 $ 398
Cash used in investing activities (541) (392)
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Cash flow from operating and investing activities $ 105 $ 6
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities 74 (43)
Currency Translation Adjustment (1) -
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Total Cash Flow $ 178 $ (37)
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End of Period Cash $ 847 $ 669
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CMS Energy Corporation
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS
Reconciliations of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
(Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Fourth Quarter
(Unaudited) Twelve Months
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCK $ (6) $ 47 $ (94) $ 110
Reconciling Items:
Discontinued Operations (Income) Loss (14) 10 (14) 4
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting
for Retirement Benefits - - - 2
Net Asset Sales (Gains) Losses and Other 21 26 18 (4)
Asset Impairment - 23 385 104
Regulatory (Gains) from Prior Years - (67) - (67)
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Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP Basis, Including MTM $ 1 $ 39 $ 295 $ 149
Mark-to-market (Gains) Losses 40 9 (91) 5
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Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP Basis, Excluding MTM $ 41 $ 48 $ 204 $ 154
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Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
Basic 219 190 212 169
Diluted 219 194 212 172
BASIC EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE
Earnings (Loss) Per Share as Reported $(0.03) $ 0.25 $ (0.44) $ 0.65
Reconciling Items:
Discontinued Operations (Income) Loss (0.06) 0.05 (0.07) 0.02
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting
for Retirement Benefits - - - 0.01
Net Asset Sales (Gains) Losses and Other 0.09 0.14 0.08 (0.01)
Asset Impairment - 0.12 1.82 0.62
Regulatory (Gains) from Prior Years - (0.35) - (0.40)
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Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP Basis, Including MTM $ - $ 0.21 $ 1.39 $ 0.89
Mark-to-market (Gains) Losses 0.19 0.05 (0.43) 0.03
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Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP Basis, Excluding MTM $ 0.19 $ 0.26 $ 0.96 $ 0.92
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE
Earnings (Loss) Per Share as Reported $ (0.03) $ 0.24 $ (0.44) $ 0.64
Reconciling Items:
Discontinued Operations (Income) Loss (0.06) 0.05 (0.07) 0.02
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting
for Retirement Benefits - - - 0.01
Net Asset Sales (Gains) Losses and Other 0.09 0.14 0.08 (0.01)
Asset Impairment - 0.12 1.82 0.60
Regulatory (Gains) from Prior Years - (0.35) - (0.39)
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Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP Basis, Including MTM $ - $ 0.20 $ 1.39 $ 0.87
Mark-to-market (Gains) Losses 0.19 0.05 (0.43) 0.03
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Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP Basis, Excluding MTM $ 0.19 $ 0.25 $ 0.96 $ 0.90
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Note: Adjusted (non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings provide a
key measure of the Company's present operating financial performance,
unaffected by discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, or other
items detailed in these summary financial statements. Mark-to-market is a
non-cash accounting adjustment that primarily reflects changes in the
value of certain natural gas contracts.
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