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Cms Energy — Investor Presentation (March 2021)

26 slides from Cms Energy's investor presentation, March 2021

  1. Slide 1: Investor Meetings: Leading the Clean Energy Transition

    Investor Meetings Leading the Clean Energy Transition March 2021

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP disclaimer

    This presentation is made as of the date hereof and contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Rule 3b-6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rule 175 of the Securities Act of 1933, and relevant legal decisions. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. All f

  3. Slide 3: CMS Energy Overview

    CMS Energy Overview Corporate Structure Key Information CMS Energy 2020 Financial Statistics (NYSE: CMS) Based in Jackson, MI a ~8,200 Employees (41% unionized) Consumers Energy Enterprises EnerBank $6.7 Bn Revenue b 2020 $764 MM Adjusted net income Avg. Rate Base $6.8 Bn 7% adj. EPSc Growth for pas

  4. Slide 4: A Simple Investment Thesis

    A Simple Investment Thesis . . . Industry-leading clean energy commitment a Net Zero Carbon (2040) & Net Zero Methane (2030) Clean Energy Leader Diversified Service Territory Aging Excellence through the Infrastructure b Top-tier regulatory jurisdiction Strong Cash Flow Constructive & Balance Sheet

  5. Slide 5: Consumers Energy Positioned Well

    Consumers Energy Positioned Well . . . 4th Largest Combination Utility • Electric Utility 1.9 MM electric customers 7,927 MW of capacity • Gas Utility 1.8 MM gas customers 309 Bcf gas storage (#1 in the U.S.) Attracted • Serving 6.8 MM Michigan residents >400 MW of new or Consumers Energy Planet Goa

  6. Slide 6: Investing in the Clean Energy Transition

    Investing in the Clean Energy Transition . . . Customer Investment Clean Energy Mixc Clean Energy Generation (Estimated Clean Energy % Adjusted EPS) Electric Gas +$1 Bn Delivers: $3 - $6 Bn ~$13¼ Bn Solar Investment ~$12¼ 40% investment in Clean Energy Transition a PLUS Bn 18% Incentives on PPAs &

  7. Slide 7: Electric System Investment

    Electric System Investment . . . Capital Generation Capital Investment (Bn): Plan Clean Energy Generation $ 2.4 Clean Energy $2.4 Bn Electric Utility 5.5 Gas Utility 5.3 AND Total $13.2 Other Fleet ~$¾ Bn System Reliability & Maintenance New Business & Support a ~$3 Bn ~$1¾ Bn Presentation endnotes

  8. Slide 8: Clean and Lean

    Clean and Lean . . . Old Utility Model Clean and Lean Big Build Supply Fully utilize Modular Supply assets Retirement Excess supply Big Excess Build supply Demand Modular Actual Modular Demand EE & DR O&M O&M Excess Economic supply Expected Fuel incentives for Fuel Demand demand side Big Bets resour

  9. Slide 9: Declining Exposure to Coal

    Declining Exposure to Coal . . . Coal % of Rate Basea Clean Energy Mixb 2016 (Estimated Clean Energy % Adjusted EPS) 20% Classic 7 retirement $3 - $6 Bn Solar Investment PLUS <15% 2023 Incentives on PPAs Karn 1&2 and Demand retirement Response ~12% <10% <10% 2031 Campbell Campbell (4)% 1&2 1&2 2039

  10. Slide 10: Large and Aging Electric Distribution System

    Large and Aging Electric Distribution System . . . Largest Relative Offers Significant Distribution System in Country Capex Opportunity a (Distribution Assets Per Customer ) (LVD Line Replacement in Miles) $1.4K ~1,100/yr $1.3K Consumers Energy ~490/yr ~290/yr 2019 2022 Maintenance Level Presentatio

  11. Slide 11: Gas System Investment

    Gas System Investment . . . Capital Capital Investment (Bn): Plan #1 Compression & Storage Underground storage ~$¾ Bn Clean Energy Generation $ 2.4 Compressor Electric Utility 5.5 Storage field station Gas Utility 5.3 Total $13.2 City gate Pipelines Medium pressure regulator station ~$1 Bn #5 #5 Dis

  12. Slide 12: Natural Gas is Critical

    Natural Gas is Critical . . . Michigan’s Weather and Size… …Make Electrification Challenging a (Population of 10 Coldest States ) CE Electric Peak Capacity ~10 MM Summer Winter Avg. Winter Weathera (Fahrenheit) MI 23° Today 3x annual CA 45° load TX 49° 1 Bcf = ~300 GWh London 37° Consumers Energy 6.

  13. Slide 13: Decarbonization of Gas Infrastructure

    Decarbonization of Gas Infrastructure . . . Net Zero Methane by 2030... …with Additional Opportunities • ~250 miles/yr main • Largest LDC underground storage in U.S. replacement (309 bcf) ~$400 MM/yr • 15 gas storage fields, 8 compressor • ~14½K/yr vintage service in leak reduction stations and 167K

  14. Slide 14: Top-Tier Michigan Regulatory Environment

    Top-Tier Michigan Regulatory Environment . . . Legislative Strong Top Tier Framework Leadership Regulatory Environmenta Timely investment recovery Michigan − Forward-looking test years 1 7 2013-present − 10-month rate cases Dan Scripps (D), Chair 2 9 Supportive Incentives − Constructive ROEs 3 18 −

  15. Slide 15: Our Entire Cost Structure

    Our Entire Cost Structure . . . Cost Components Estimated Cost Savings 100% Year Event Savings Fuel and Power Costs 2022 Palisades retirement $90 MM 2023 Karn 1&2 coal unit $30 MM ~70% b Non-capital retirements (adj. O&M savings ) related O&M Costs ~$19 Bn 2025 MCV contract change $50 MM Customer in

  16. Slide 16: Credit Metrics Maintained

    Credit Metrics Maintained . . . Consumers Energy S&P Moody’s Fitch Ratings Drivers Senior Secured A Aa3 A+ • Strong financial Commercial Paper A-2 P-1 F-2 position Outlook Stable Negative Stable • Growing operating cash flow CMS Energy Senior Unsecured BBB Baa1 BBB • Return on regulated investment J

  17. Slide 17: Consistent Growth Through Changing Circumstances

    Consistent Growth Through . . . 7% Adjusted EPS CAGR Adjusted EPS +6% to +8% +7% Dividend Weather Recession Recession Help Hurt 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Cold Mild Warm Warm Mild Cold Summer- Hot Hot Warm Mild Polar Cold Feb Warm W

  18. Slide 18: CMS Performance

    CMS Performance . . . Total Shareholder Returna Adjusted EPSc Performance b Guidance Actual YoY Adj. EPS Growth Dividend Yield ~8½% to 11½% 2020 $2.64 - $2.68 $2.67 +7%  2019 $2.46 - $2.50 $2.49 +7%  >10% 6% to 8% 2018 $2.29 - $2.33 $2.33 +7%  2017 $2.13 - $2.17 $2.17 +7%  2016 $1.97 - $2.01 $2.

  19. Slide 19: CMS' Trading Performance

    CMS’ Trading Performance . . . Stock Performancea Total Shareowner Returnb 300% CMS CMS UTY UTY 250% S&P S&P 228% 200% 199% 358% 150% 100% 95% 95% 50% 40% 0% -50% '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20 3-yr 5-yr 10-yr Presentation endnotes are included after the appendix. . . . has exceeded tho

  20. Slide 20: Appendix

    CMS EVERGY > Appendix

  21. Slide 21: Clean Energy Future

    Clean Energy Future . . . Elimination of coal More renewable energy Innovative energy solutions Earn incentive Consumers Energy Capacity Mix mechanisms 11% 20% 22% 8% 12% 6% 8% 12% 11% 10% 14% Rate based or 10% earn FCM 28% 56% 56% 20% 42% 10% Today 2030 2040 a Renewables Coal Natural Gas Storage

  22. Slide 22: Endnotes

    CMS EVERGY > Endnotes

  23. Slide 23: Presentation Endnotes (pg 1)

    Presentation Endnotes (pg 1) a b Slide 3: Excludes seasonal and contract workers Adjusted, (non-GAAP) a b Slide 4: Methane emissions from our natural gas delivery system and carbon emissions company-wide UBS Research, 2020 state rankings and D.C. a b Slide 6: Includes electric clean generation, dist

  24. Slide 24: GAAP Reconciliation

    CMS EVERGY > GAAP Reconciliation

  25. Slide 25: Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income

    CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Unaudited) In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended 12/31/20 12/31/19 12/31/20 12/31/19 Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $ 158 $ 167 $ 755 $ 680 Reconciling items:

  26. Slide 26: Earnings Per Share By Year GAAP Reconciliation

    CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Earnings Per Share By Year GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited) GAAP GAAP 2020 over 2020 over 2003 2019 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 CAGR Growth Reported earnings (loss) per share - GAAP ($0.30) $0.64 ($0.44) ($0.41) ($1.

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