Otter Tail Corporation · NASDAQ:OTTR
Otter Tail — Investor Presentation (April 2022)
37 slides from Otter Tail's investor presentation, Apr 5, 2022
Slide 1: Water Asset Management Meeting
Water Asset Management Meeting April 5, 2022
Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statement
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT Except for historical information contained here, the statements in this presentation are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect
Slide 3: Agenda
AGENDA • Business Overview • ESG Highlights • Electric Platform • Manufacturing Platform • Financial Update 3
Slide 4: Company Overview
COMPANY OVERVIEW MANUFACTURING PLATFORM ELECTRIC PLATFORM MANUFACTURING SEGMENT PLASTICS SEGMENT Target Earnings Contributions Electric Platform Manufacturing Platform • Competitive low-cost operations • Long-term growth potential • Constructive regulatory environment • Capacity utilization • Attrac
Slide 5: Strategic Outlook
STRATEGIC OUTLOOK • High performing electric utility ◦ Strong pipeline of rate base growth for at least 5 years ◦ Supportive regulatory treatment ◦ History of excellence • Disciplined and focused set of manufacturing companies ◦ Incremental organic growth ◦ Diversified earnings complement electric u
Slide 6: 2021 Financial Summary and Highlights
2021 FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS • Diluted earnings per share of $4.23, up 80.4 percent from 2020 2021 2020 • Consolidated return on equity of 19.2 percent on an equity Operating Revenues $ 1,196.8 $ 890.1 ratio of 53.7 percent • Increased the 2021 annual dividend 5.4 percent from $1.48 to (in
Slide 7: EPS Compared with Original EPS Guidance Range
EPS COMPARED WITH ORIGINAL EPS GUIDANCE RANGE Initiated 2021 EPS Guidance range of $2.39- $2.54. 2021 EPS of $4.23 primarily due to strong performance in Plastics segment Plastic Segment outperforms Strong performance in guidance Plastic Segment & impact of tax reform 7
Slide 8: Cleaner Energy Future
CLEANER ENERGY FUTURE Based on filed Integrated Resource Plan OTP has significantly diversified its fuel mix, is a national leader in renewables and is implementing plans to further diversify with near-term wind, solar and natural gas investments - while keeping its rates among the lowest in the nat
Slide 9: ESG Highlights
ESG HIGHLIGHTS By 2023, our customers will receive approximately 30% of their energy from renewable resources.* Continue to execute on energy transition to lower carbon generation. Carbon emission reductions targeted to • Closure of Hoot Lake Coal Plant be 50% lower than 2005 levels by 2025 • Comple
Slide 10: ESG Highlights
ESG HIGHLIGHTS Safety - Safety is one of our core values. We focus on the safety of our employees and have implemented safety programs and management practices to promote a culture of safety. Safety is also a metric used and evaluated in determining annual incentive compensation. Human Capital We ar
Slide 11: Electric Platform
ELECTRIC PLATFORM OrzEnian POWER COMPANY 11
Slide 12: Electric Operations
ELECTRIC OPERATIONS Highlights • Filed Integrated Resource Plan • Closure of the coal-fired Hoot Lake Plant in May 2021 • Rate base growth opportunities: • Renewable generation - Hoot Lake Solar and Ashtabula III purchase • Technology & infrastructure - Advanced Metering Infrastructure • Transmissio
Slide 13: MN Integrated Resource Plan/ND Regional Haze Plan
MN INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN/ND REGIONAL HAZE PLAN Project Summary • Filed September 2021, jointly in MN, ND, & SD • Required filing in Minnesota. North Dakota recently passed legislation requiring an IRP filing, but specific rulemaking is not complete. • Preferred 5-year plan, requested authority to
Slide 14: Hoot Lake Solar
HOOT LAKE SOLAR Project Hoot Lake Solar Description 49.9-MW self-build solar Schedule 2020-2023 Otter Tail Power Cost ~ $60 million Project Summary • Qualifies for investment tax credit of 26%; safe harbor equipment secured. • Eligible to meet utility scale portion of MN Solar Energy Standard (1.5%
Slide 15: Ashtabula III Purchase
ASHTABULA III PURCHASE Project Ashtabula III Description 62.4-MW wind farm Schedule Expected closing in early 2023 Otter Tail Power Cost ~ $50 million Project Summary • Purchase power agreement (PPA) with NextEra Energy began in 2013 • Due diligence is occurring and regulatory proceedings are underw
Slide 16: 2022 Key Regulatory Matters
2022 KEY REGULATORY MATTERS Estimated Regulatory Matter MN ND SD Date Minnesota Electric Utility Infrastructure Costs (EUIC) Approval for AMI X Q2 2022 Filing Minnesota Depreciation Order X Q2 2022 Q2 2022/ Minnesota Rate Review Finalized/Final Rate Implemented X Q3 2022 Minnesota Integrated Resourc
Slide 17: Rate Base Growth
RATE BASE GROWTH Rate Base $978M of Capital Spending from 2022 to 2026 in billions 2022-2026 Total Recovery Mechanism $ (millions) % Deprecation (rate base replacement) $ 381 39 % Riders 460 47 Rate Case 137 14 Includes MN IRP Projects through 2026 Total $ 978 100 % 17
Slide 18: Regulatory Framework
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Renewable Riders Rider recovery / Rate case Rider recovery / Rate case Phase-in rider / Rate case Tranmission Riders Rider recovery / Rate case Rider recovery / Rate case Rider recovery / Rate case A constructive regulatory environment In stat
Slide 19: Rate Base Projects
RATE BASE PROJECTS Our Investment Project (millions) In Service % Complete Recovery Mechanisms Hoot Lake Solar ~ $60 2022 - 2023 ~ 15% Rider/General Rate Case - MN Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Grid Modernization Rider/General Rate Case - MN ~ $145 2019 - 2024 ~ 10% (Innovation 2030) General
Slide 20: Electric Rates
Electric Rates Otter Tail Power has maintained rates lower than the national average in recent years while major projects have been constructed and put in service. Continuous improvement efforts provide Otter Tail Power the ability to maintain competitive rates while executing on the capital investm
Slide 21: Manufacturing Platform
MANUFACTURING PLATFORM BTD T.O. PLASTICS p northern pipe products VINYLTECH Vil PVCePIPE 21
Slide 22: Manufacturing Operations
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS • Contract metal fabrication – stamping, machining, tube bending, tool & die, laser cutting, welding, painting, assembly. A one stop shop for customer needs. • Growth opportunities with existing customer base and expansion with new customers. • Ability to pass through commod
Slide 23: Manufacturing Locations
MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS 23
Slide 24: Manufacturing Sales by End Markets
MANUFACTURING SALES BY END MARKETS 2020 2021 2020 2021 24
Slide 25: Plastics Operations
PLASTICS OPERATIONS • Manufactures and sells PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe to distributors. Pipe is used in municipal water, rural water, wastewater, and storm drainage systems. • Plants located Fargo ND & Phoenix AZ. • Approximate production capacity of 350 mm lbs. of PVC. Highlights • Supplier PVC
Slide 26: Historical Resin, Pipe Price and Spreads
HISTORICAL RESIN, PIPE PRICE AND SPREADS Resin shortages driven by Hurricane Ida, COVID, and a polar vortex have driven margins to record levels Hurricane Harvey, followed by a series of resin disruptions, have reset margins for the past several years A downward slide in Resin prices led to lower ma
Slide 27: Plastics Locations
PLASTICS LOCATIONS 27
Slide 28: Financial Update
FINANCIAL UPDATE 28
Slide 29: Financial Overview
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Operating Revenues Operating Income Net Income in millions in millions in millions 2021 earnings mix was not the targeted 70% Utility / 30% Manufacturing mix due to the strong Plastic segment performance as highlighted on slide 25. (incl. unallocated corporate costs) 29
Slide 30: Liquidity, Cap Structure & Credit Ratings
LIQUIDITY, CAP STRUCTURE & CREDIT RATINGS Liquidity: Line of Credit Availability Consolidated Capital Structure & ROE Otter Tail Corporation Otter Tail Power Company Borrowing Capacity of $170M in millions Available Available Available Available Outstanding1 Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding1 1Amo
Slide 31: 2022 Earnings Guidance
2022 EARNINGS GUIDANCE Actual 2022 Guidance Diluted EPS 2020 2021 Low High Electric $ 1.63 $ 1.73 $ 1.81 $ 1.85 Manufacturing 0.27 0.41 0.42 0.46 Plastics 0.67 2.34 1.81 2.00 Corporate (0.23) (0.25) (0.26) (0.23) Total $ 2.34 $ 4.23 $ 3.78 $ 4.08 Return on Equity 11.6 % 19.2 % 15.3 % 16.3 % 31
Slide 32: Five Year Financing Plan
FIVE YEAR FINANCING PLAN Long-Term Financing 2021 2022-2026 in millions (Actual) (Planned) LONG-TERM DEBT Otter Tail Power Issuances $ 140.0 $ 380.0 Retirements (140.0) (30.0) Otter Tail Corporation (Parent) Issuances $ — $ 80.0 Retirements (0.2) (80.0) Net Debt Increase $ (0.2) $ 350.0 EQUITY - No
Slide 33: Bond Maturity Schedule
BOND MATURITY SCHEDULE in millions Balanced and manageable maturity schedule Weighted average interest rate of 4.29% $90 million delayed draw from $230 million private placement in 2021 // // // // // // 33
Slide 34: Capital Expenditures
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Total in millions 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2022-2026 Electric Segment Renewables & Natural Gas Generation $ 30 $ 80 $ 92 $ 92 $ 160 $ 454 Technology & Infrastructure 26 30 18 — — 74 Distribution Plant Replacements 37 35 35 35 33 175 Transmission (incl. replacements) 26 28 2
Slide 35: History of Dividend Growth
HISTORY OF DIVIDEND GROWTH Our Dividend Story Dividend Growth & Payout Ratio CAGR = 5.2% • Paid annual dividend without interruption since 1938 CAGR = 1.8% • 5.8% increase, or $9 cents per share, indicated for 2022 • Strong balance sheet, ample liquidity, history of cash generation and commitment to
Slide 36: OTTR Investment Theme
OTTR INVESTMENT THEME Total Shareholder Return1 8-10% Long-Term EPS Growth Rate (2020 Base Year) 5-7% Dividend Yield ~ 3% Long-Term Targeted Dividend Payout Ratio 60-70% Dividend Growth Rate 5-7% 1Defined as EPS growth rate plus dividend yield Balanced Growth & Income Strategy Stable & Growth Utilit
Slide 37: www.ottertail.com
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