Ameren Corporation · NYSE:AEE
Ameren — UBS Chicago Utility Mini-Conference 2019
29 slides from Ameren's conference presentation, Apr 9, 2019
Slide 1: Building a Brighter Energy Future
Building a Brighter Energy Future UBS Chicago Utility Mini-Conference Apr. 9, 2019
Slide 2: Cautionary Statements
Cautionary Statements Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures In this presentation, Ameren has presented core earnings per share, which is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to that of other companies. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP information is included in this presentation. Generally,
Slide 3: Company Description
Company Description Ameren Businesses 2.4M Fully rate-regulated electric and natural gas utility electric Ameren Missouri customers • Electric transmission, distribution, and generation business Corporate Headquarters and a natural gas distribution business in Missouri regulated Electric Service Ter
Slide 4: Our Value Proposition to Investors and Customers
Our Value Proposition to Investors and Customers Strong long-term Attractive Attractive total growth outlook dividend return potential • Expect 6% to 8% EPS CAGR from • Annualized equivalent dividend rate • Track record of delivering strong 2018-20231,2 of $1.90 per share provides results attractive
Slide 5: Our Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan • Investing in and operating our utilities in a manner consistent with existing regulatory frameworks • Enhancing regulatory frameworks and advocating for responsible energy and economic policies • Creating and capitalizing on opportunities for investment for the benefit of our cu
Slide 6: Solid Operating Performance
Solid Operating Performance Delivery system reliability has Generating plan performance Electric rates are low Strong safety performance improved remains solid Outage Frequency Distribution System Baseload Energy Center Average Residential Lost ¢/KWh Recordable Safety Performance Workday (per custom
Slide 7: Achieved Greater Than 7% EPS CAGR From 2013-2018
Achieved Greater Than 7% EPS CAGR From 2013-2018 Invested strategically, consistent with regulatory frameworks • Ameren Transmission – Significant investment in local reliability and regional multi-value projects 2013-2018 • Ameren Illinois Natural Gas Regulated Infrastructure – Significant investme
Slide 8: Four Constructive Regulatory Frameworks
Four Constructive Regulatory Frameworks FERC-regulated: Formula ratemaking • Allowed ROE is 10.82%1, which includes the MISO participation adder of 50 basis points Ameren • Rates reset each Jan. 1 based on forward-looking calculation with annual reconciliation Transmission • Constructive rate treatm
Slide 9: Strong Rate Base Growth in All Regulatory Jurisdictions
Strong Rate Base Growth in All Regulatory Jurisdictions1 ~$13.3 Billion of Regulated Infrastructure Investment1 2018 to 2023E Regulated Five-Year Rate Infrastructure Rate Base1,3 Base CAGR 2019-2023 ($ billions) Ameren Illinois Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution Natural Gas $22.7 ~8% $2.5B $1.6B
Slide 10: Expect to Deliver 6% to 8% EPS CAGR From 2018-2023
Expect to Deliver 6% to 8% EPS CAGR From 2018-20231 • Expect 2019 EPS in a range of $3.15 to $3.351 – Midpoint represents nearly 7 percent EPS growth compared to 2018 2018 Normalized Core EPS2 vs. weather-normalized core EPS2 2019E and Five-Year EPS Growth • Expect 6% to 8% EPS CAGR from 2018-20231
Slide 11: Ameren Missouri Smart Energy Plan Filed With MoPSC
Ameren Missouri Smart Energy Plan Filed With MoPSC on Feb. 14 Investing in and operating our utilities in a manner consistent with existing regulatory frameworks • Five-year $6.3 billion investment plan1 with focus on modernizing energy grid and adding renewables – Automate the electric distribution
Slide 12: Executing Our Strategy – Ameren Missouri Wind Investment
Executing Our Strategy – Ameren Missouri Wind Investment Creating and capitalizing on opportunities for investment for the benefit of our customers and shareholders • Pursuing ownership of at least 700 MWs of wind generation by 2020 with multiple developers to comply with Missouri’s RES – Entered in
Slide 13: Executing Our Strategy - Illinois Proposed Legislation
Executing Our Strategy - Illinois Proposed Legislation Enhancing regulatory frameworks and advocating for responsible energy and economic policies • HB 3152 passed Public Utilities Committee Mar. 12 (18 Yes/0 No); SB 2080 passed Energy and Public Utilities Committee Mar. 21 (18 Yes/0 No) • Key provi
Slide 14: Expected 2019-2023 Funding Plan
Expected 2019-2023 Funding Plan1 • Comfortable with capitalization levels at each legal entity – Expect capitalization levels over the five-year period to remain in line with those at the end of 2018 • Cash from Operations – Return of capital through depreciation in rates – Return on equity-financed
Slide 15: Executing Our Strategy – Investing in the Energy Grid
Executing Our Strategy – Investing in the Energy Grid Creating and capitalizing on opportunities for investment for the benefit of our customers and shareholders • Expect energy grid will be increasingly more important and valuable to our customers, communities and shareholders – Investing to modern
Slide 16: ESG: Environmental Focus – Achieving Balance Responsibly
ESG: Environmental Focus – Achieving Balance Responsibly • Transitioning generation to a cleaner, more diverse portfolio in a responsible fashion – Preferred plan1 includes addition of at least 700 MWs of wind generation by 2020, representing potential ~$1 billion wind investment – Preferred plan al
Slide 17: ESG: Social and Governance Focus – Culture of Sustainability
ESG: Social and Governance Focus – Culture of Sustainability • All-In Culture: purpose-driven, dedicated co-workers who care, serve with passion, deliver and win together as a team – Workforce: Attract, develop, retain a diverse, innovative, talented workforce with safety-first mindset • ~1 in 7 act
Slide 18: Summary
Summary Expect to deliver strong earnings growth in 2019 with guidance in a range of $3.15 to $3.35 per diluted share1 Successfully executing our strategy; well positioned for future growth Strong long-term growth outlook • Expect 6% to 8% compound annual EPS growth from 2018 through 20231,2 • Expec
Slide 19: Appendix
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Slide 20: GAAP to Core Earnings Reconciliation
GAAP to Core Earnings Reconciliation (in millions, except per share amounts) Year-Ended Dec. 31, 2017 2018 GAAP Earnings / Diluted EPS $523 $2.14 $815 $3.32 Charge for revaluation of deferred taxes resulting from increased Illinois 22 0.09 — — state income tax rate Less: Federal income tax benefit (
Slide 21: 2018 Earnings Analysis
2018 Earnings Analysis1 Key Earnings Variance Drivers ↑ Ameren Missouri earnings — Higher electric retail sales primarily due to warmer summer and colder winter temperatures: ~+$0.42 • Weather vs. prior year: ~+$0.38; vs. normal ~+$0.32 Core Diluted EPS2 — Higher electric rates effective Apr. 1, 201
Slide 22: 2019 Earnings Guidance: Key Drivers and Assumptions
2019 Earnings Guidance: Key Drivers and Assumptions1 Midpoint represents nearly 7% EPS growth vs. 2018 weather-normalized core EPS ↓ Return to normal weather: ~$(0.32) ↓ Callaway refueling and maintenance outage scheduled for spring 2019: ~$(0.09) ↓ Higher depreciation expense, net of PISA benefit:
Slide 23: 2019 Earnings Guidance: Key Drivers and Assumptions
2019 Earnings Guidance: Key Drivers and Assumptions1 Midpoint represents nearly 7% EPS growth vs. 2018 weather-normalized core EPS ↑ Higher average estimated rate base: ~$3.2 billion2 compared to ~$2.9 billion2 in Ameren 2018 reflecting infrastructure investments • FERC decisions in MISO ROE complai
Slide 24: Select Regulatory Matters – Ameren Transmission
Select Regulatory Matters – Ameren Transmission • First and second complaint cases to reduce MISO’s FERC base ROE – In Sept 2016, FERC final order issued in first complaint case with base ROE of 10.32% resulting in a total ROE of 10.82% including 50 basis point adder for MISO participation • Final o
Slide 25: Select Regulatory Matters – Ameren Illinois
Select Regulatory Matters – Ameren Illinois Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution • In Nov. 2018, ICC approved a $72 million net annual increase in formula rates effective Jan. 2019, consistent with Ameren Illinois’ request – All-in 2019 residential electric rates, for customers taking delivery and
Slide 26: Ameren Organizational Structure and External Debt Balances
Ameren Organizational Structure and External Debt Balances1 $ in millions as of Dec. 31, 2018 All Moody’s outlooks “Stable”; all S&P outlooks “Stable” Ameren Corporation (Baa1/BBB+) Sr. Unsecured (Baa1/BBB) - $700 Commercial Paper (P-2/A-2) - $470 Ameren Missouri Ameren Illinois ATXI (Baa1/BBB+) (A3
Slide 27: Select Regulatory Matters
Select Regulatory Matters Missouri Public Service Commission • Senate Bill 564: http://www.senate.mo.gov/18info/pdf-bill/perf/SB564.pdf • Order approving Renewable Choice Program agreement: Docket No. ET-2018-0063 • Order approving CCN for 400-MW wind facility and use of RESRAM: Docket No. EA-2018-0
Slide 28: Investor Relations Calendar
Investor Relations Calendar APRIL 2019 MAY 2019 SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Q1 2019 UBS Europe / Annual Quiet European MUFG Shareholder Period, Tour Conf. Meeting Cont’d 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Q1 2019 Q1 UBS Quiet Earnings
Slide 29: Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations AFUDC – Allowance for funds used during construction IRP – Integrated resource plan ALJ – Administrative Law Judge MEEIA – Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act ATXI – Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois MISO – Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc