FirstEnergy Corp. · NYSE:FE

FirstEnergy — Q4 2019 Earnings Presentation

77 slides from FirstEnergy's earnings presentation, Feb 7, 2020

  1. Slide 1: Investor FactBook 4Q 2019

    Investor FactBook 4Q 2019 Published February 7, 2020

  2. Slide 2: Table of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. FirstEnergy Overview…………………...3-8 2. Regulated Transmission……………… 9-18 3. Regulated Distribution………………. 19-37 4. Corporate Responsibility……………. 38-47 5. Quarterly Updates…………………… 48-53 6. Guidance and Financials…………….54-71 7. Other Materials………………………. 72-77 Unless otherwise note

  3. Slide 3: FirstEnergy Overview

    FirstEnergy Overview 3 Published February 7, 2020

  4. Slide 4: We are a forward-thinking electric utility

    We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger $42 B 6 M 24.5K Total Customers in Transmission Total Assets Six States Miles 65 K $23 B 12 K Square Miles of 2020F Rat

  5. Slide 5: FE's Value Proposition

    FE’s Value Proposition Ticker: FE A premier customer-focused, pure-play regulated utility Driving sustainable, long-term regulated Improving balance sheet with investment-grade earnings growth and a competitive dividend credit ratings 10 distribution utilities, Operating EPS CAGR Proven track record

  6. Slide 6: FirstEnergy corporate structure

    FirstEnergy Metropolitan Monongahela Ohio Edison Co. Transmission, LLC Edison Co. Power Co. (OE) (FET) (ME) (MP) American Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Allegheny Transmission Power Co. Electric Co. Generating Co. Systems Inc. (PP) (PN) (AGC) (ATSI) Trans-Allegheny Cleveland Electric West Penn Potomac In

  7. Slide 7: Political Overview

    (P) President Political Overview (C) Chair (VC) Vice Chair Governor Governor Governor Michael DeWine R 2023 Thomas W. Wolf D 2023 Phillip D. Murphy D 2022 PUCO PA PUC NJ BPU Samuel Randazzo (C) I 2024 Gladys Dutrieuille (C) D 2023 Joseph L. Fiordaliso (P) D 2025 M. Beth Trombold (VC) I 2023 David W.

  8. Slide 8: Regulatory Calendar

    Regulatory Calendar Jurisdiction Key Dates OHIO • PUCO Approval of Decoupling Filing………………………………….………................................................. January 15, 2020 • ESP IV ends……………………………...……………………………….………............................................................ May 2024 NEW JERSEY • NJ BPU

  9. Slide 9: Regulated Transmission

    Regulated Transmission 9 Published February 7, 2020

  10. Slide 10: Regulated Transmission: A Premier, Fast-Growing Transmission Business

    REGULATED TRANSMISSION A PREMIER, FAST-GROWING TRANSMISSION BUSINESS One of the largest transmission systems in PJM with 24.5K miles of transmission lines. Focused on Energizing the Future and improving the reliability of our nation’s electric grid. FERC-regulated, forward-looking rates at ATSI, TrA

  11. Slide 11: Regulated Transmission Capital Deployment Plan

    Regulated Transmission Capital Deployment Plan WPP, MP, PE ~$855M | ~11% JCP&L ~$1,005M | ~12% ATSI ~$2,600-2,975M | ~38% $7.2-7.9B ~$1,200-1,450M CapEx per year 2018-2023 MAIT ~$2,480-2,850M | ~36% TrAILCo ~$215M | ~3% $ 20 FUTURE B+ OPPORTUNITIES beyond 2023… 11 Published February 7, 2020

  12. Slide 12: Regulated Transmission Capital Plan (2018-2023)

    Regulated Transmission Capital Plan (2018-2023) Energizing the Future Plan ~$7.2-7.9B in capital investments ($M) 2018A 2019A 2020F 2021F 2022F 2023F ATSI $465 $471 $405 $405-530 $435-560 $420-545 TrAILCo 35 40 60 40 20 20 MAIT 409 424 405 395-520 430-555 415-540 JCP&L 107 134 175 180 185 225 WPP, M

  13. Slide 13: Regulated Transmission Rate Base Growth (2018-2023)

    Regulated Transmission Rate Base Growth (2018-2023) ~10% Expected $M Rate Base CAGR 10,000 9,570 9,010 9,000 940 8,330 900 8,000 7,640 1,250 790 6,915 1,150 690 7,000 1,050 6,030 635 945 1,355 1,400 6,000 455 845 1,415 830 1,465 5,000 2,295 1,490 1,995 4,000 1,450 1,695 1,320 1,020 3,000 660 2,000 3

  14. Slide 14: ATSI Overview

    ATSI Overview Jurisdiction FERC Test Year Forward-Looking Term January – December Filing Month October Allowed ROE 10.38% Rate Base $3.2B(1) Cap Structure 40% Debt / 60% Equity(1) Location OE, PP, CEI, and TE 69 kV Ohio Edison True-Up Mechanism Yes 138 kV Penn Power 345 kV The Illuminating Company (

  15. Slide 15: TrAILCo Overview

    TrAILCo Overview Jurisdiction FERC Test Year Forward-Looking OH PA Term June – Following May Filing Month May MD 12.7% (TrAIL the Line & Black Oak SVC) Allowed ROE 11.7% (All other projects) VA WV Rate Base $1.5B(1) Cap Structure 40% Debt / 60% Equity(1) WPP, MP, and PE as well as Location some port

  16. Slide 16: MAIT Overview

    MAIT Overview Jurisdiction FERC Test Year Forward-Looking Term January – December Filing Month October Allowed ROE 10.3% Rate Base $1.3B(1) Cap Structure 40% Debt / 60% Equity(1) Location ME, PN 46 kV 230 kV Penelec 69 kV 345 kV Met-Ed True-Up Mechanism Yes 115 kV 500 kV (1) Represents projected ave

  17. Slide 17: JCP&L Transmission Overview

    JCP&L Transmission Overview ■ On October 30, 2019, JCP&L filed to implement a forward-looking formula rate, requesting rates to be effective January 1, 2020 ■ On December 19, 2019, FERC issued an order accepting JCP&L’s proposed revisions, for rates to become effective January 1, 2020, subject to re

  18. Slide 18: WPP, MP, PE Transmission Overview

    WPP, MP, PE Transmission Overview 115 kV 138 kV 230 kV Jurisdiction FERC 345 kV 500 kV Rate Base $690M West Penn Power Mon Power Potomac Edison Location WPP, MP, PE ■ Represents the transmission systems of WPP, MP and PE which comprise the Allegheny Power Zone in PJM ■ Stated rate updated effective

  19. Slide 19: Regulated Distribution

    Regulated Distribution 19 Published February 7, 2020

  20. Slide 20: Regulated Distribution: A Diverse Collection of Utilities

    REGULATED DISTRIBUTION A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF UTILITIES DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Territory spans 65k sq. mi. across the Midwest & Mid-Atlantic regions - one of the largest contiguous territories in the USA. Focused on investments that customers value and are willing to pay for while providing

  21. Slide 21: Regulated Distribution Capital Plan (2018-2023)

    Regulated Distribution Capital Plan (2018-2023) $10.1B in capital investments 2018-2023 ($M) 2018A 2019A 2020F 2021F 2022F 2023F Ohio Ohio $370 $400 $540 $585 $560 $560 Stated 85 70 70 70 70 70 Formula 285 330 470 515 490 490 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania $666 $684 $585 $550 $565 $565 Stated 446 457 405

  22. Slide 22: 2018A-2020F Regulated Distribution Capital Expenditures

    2018A-2020F Regulated Distribution Capital Expenditures ($M) 2018A 2019A 2020F Ohio Ohio $370 $400 $540 CEI 156 161 220 OE 165 180 235 TE 49 59 85 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania $666 $684 $585 ME 194 207 175 PN 191 178 180 PP 54 56 50 WPP 227 243 180 New New Jersey Jersey (JCP&L) (JCP&L) $268 $299 $260 W

  23. Slide 23: Regulated Distribution Rate Base Growth (2018-2023)

    Regulated Distribution Rate Base Growth (2018-2023) ~4% Expected $M Rate Base CAGR 18,000 17,050 17,620 16,360 550 15,560 525 16,000 505 14,800 3,200 14,345 490 3,100 440 2,985 14,000 505 2,850 2,765 2,760 2,840 12,000 2,785 2,725 2,625 10,000 2,505 2,430 8,000 6,290 5,885 6,115 5,415 5,660 6,000 5,

  24. Slide 24: Weather-Adjusted Distribution Deliveries

    Weather-Adjusted Distribution Deliveries ‘18A-’21F ‘18A-’23F ‘18A ‘19A ‘20F ‘21F ‘22F ‘23F CAGR % CAGR % Sub- 53.4 53.6 53.1 52.8 52.8 52.8 -0.4% -0.2% Total Deliveries Total M MWHs Residential OH 17.0 16.9 16.9 16.8 16.9 16.9 -0.4% -0.1% PA 18.5 18.6 18.1 18.0 18.0 18.0 -0.9% -0.5% WV 5.4 5.5 5.5 5

  25. Slide 25: Regulated Distribution Guidance Sensitivities

    Regulated Distribution Guidance Sensitivities Estimated Impact of Annual Retail Sales Volumes + / - 1% Change in Residential Deliveries ~$0.02/share + / - 1% Change in Commercial Deliveries ~$0.006/share + / - 1% Change in Industrial Deliveries ~$0.005/share Weather Impact on Residential/Commercial

  26. Slide 26: Average Customer Bills

    Average Customer Bills Rates Effective July 1, 2019 OHIO PENNSYLVANIA [state avg $93] [state avg $132] AEP AEP ME PN PP WPP DUQ PECO PPL CEI OE TE (CS) (OP) DP&L DUK $156 $99 $100 $101 $141 $142 $135 $90 $90 $88 $119 $121 $84 $111 NEW JERSEY WEST VIRGINIA MARYLAND [state avg $117] [state avg $116] [

  27. Slide 27: Capital and O&M Benchmarking

    Capital and O&M Benchmarking Distribution Distribution Capital O&M MEASURE QUARTILE / RANK QUARTILE / RANK Per Circuit Mile 3rd 2nd Per Customer 7th 4th Per Substation 2nd 5th Per Pole 5th 2nd Performance Quartile Key 1st 2nd 3rd 4th CAPITAL O&M Capital costs of the Distribution system support O&M c

  28. Slide 28: Ohio Overview (1 of 2)

    Ohio Overview (1 of 2) CUSTOMERS: 2.1M INDUSTRIES SERVED: Primary and Fabricated REGULATORY STRATEGY Metals, Chemical, Automotive, Petroleum, Plastics & Rubber ❑ Utilities are required to file applications to establish either an Electric Security Plan (ESP) or a Market Rate Offer to provide customer

  29. Slide 29: Ohio Overview (2 of 2)

    Ohio Overview (2 of 2) ROE TRENDS - REGULATORY VIEW RECOVERY MECHANISMS 13.9% 12.2% Rider Overview Reconciled 10.2% 8.8% Recovers return on/of incremental rate base since 7.4% 6.9% 6.3% 6.2% DCR Quarterly 5.8% last rate case; subject to annual revenue caps 4.4% 4.2% 3.4% Decouples residential and co

  30. Slide 30: Pennsylvania Overview (1 of 2)

    Pennsylvania Overview (1 of 2) CUSTOMERS: 2.1M INDUSTRIES SERVED: Primary and Fabricated REGULATORY STRATEGY Metals, Shale Gas, Chemical, Coal Mining, ❑ Continuously review considerations and timing of future rate cases Electric Equipment Manufacturing ❑ LTIIPs for the 2020-2024 period were approved

  31. Slide 31: Pennsylvania Overview (2 of 2)

    Pennsylvania Overview (2 of 2) ROE TRENDS – REGULATORY VIEW RECOVERY MECHANISMS Rider Overview Reconciled 9.3% 8.8% 8.2% 8.1% 7.9% 7.8% 7.8% 7.7% 7.6% 7.4% 7.4% 7.2% 7.1% 6.8% 6.6% 6.0% Recovers acceleration of the repair, DSIC improvement, and replacement of existing aging Quarterly infrastructure

  32. Slide 32: New Jersey Overview (1 of 2)

    New Jersey Overview (1 of 2) CUSTOMERS: 1.1M INDUSTRIES SERVED: REGULATORY STRATEGY Chemical, Primary and Fabricated Metals, Food ❑ Continuously review considerations and timing of future rate cases Manufacturing, Plastic & Rubber ❑ NJ BPU approved IIP settlement on May 8, 2019 for 2 years, $97M ▪ W

  33. Slide 33: New Jersey Overview (2 of 2)

    New Jersey Overview (2 of 2) REGULATORY VIEW RECOVERY MECHANISMS ❑ IIP rate filings require an earnings test, which calculates a Rider Overview Reconciled book return based on FERC Form 1 and including limited Recovery of storm costs from 2012 major storms adjustments SRC Annually completed. Rate se

  34. Slide 34: West Virginia Overview (1 of 2)

    West Virginia Overview (1 of 2) CUSTOMERS: 535K INDUSTRIES SERVED: Chemical, Coal Mining, Non-Metallic Minerals, REGULATORY STRATEGY Primary and Fabricated Metals, Oil & Gas Extractions ❑ Continuously review considerations and timing of future rate cases LAST APPROVED RATE CASE ❑ Integrated Resource

  35. Slide 35: West Virginia Overview (2 of 2)

    West Virginia Overview (2 of 2) ROE TRENDS – REGULATORY VIEW RECOVERY MECHANISMS 10.5% 10.6% 10.7% 10.7% Rider Overview Reconciled 9.7% 9.6% 9.3% 9.3% 9.1% 9.1% 8.8% 8.5% Recovers generation-related fuel, purchased ENEC Annually power, and PJM costs, net of revenue credits Recovers vegetation contro

  36. Slide 36: Maryland Overview (1 of 2)

    Maryland Overview (1 of 2) CUSTOMERS: 275K INDUSTRIES SERVED: Chemical, Coal Mining, Non- REGULATORY STRATEGY Metallic Minerals, Plastics and Rubber Products ❑ Current base rates approved March 2019 ▪ Includes new Electric Distribution Investment Surcharge (EDIS) for LAST APPROVED RATE CASE 2019-202

  37. Slide 37: Maryland Overview (2 of 2)

    Maryland Overview (2 of 2) ROE TRENDS – REGULATORY VIEW RECOVERY MECHANISMS Rider Overview Reconciled 6.4% 6.0% 5.8% 5.7% Recovery for incremental investments of reliability programs for distribution automation, accelerated EDIS Annually underground cable replacement, and substation reclosers PE-MD

  38. Slide 38: Corporate Responsibility

    Corporate Responsibility 38 Published February 7, 2020

  39. Slide 39: Corporate Responsibility: A Forward-Thinking Electric Utility

    CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY A FORWARD-THINKING ELECTRIC UTILITY Committed to making our customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. Seek to inform and engage our stakeholders, while at the same time setting and achieving goals. Led by a dedicated team, along with Exe

  40. Slide 40: Corporate Responsibility – Facts at a Glance

    Corporate Responsibility – Facts at a Glance Environmental Focusing on making the environment better by minimizing the impact of our operations and finding opportunities to enhance our ecosystem As of Dec. 31, 2018, achieved 62% Implemented a corporate waste Installed four osprey nesting reduction i

  41. Slide 41: Corporate Responsibility Accountability Spans Entire Organization

    Corporate Responsibility Accountability Spans Entire Organization “A company’s ability to manage ■ Corporate Governance and Corporate environmental, social, and governance Responsibility Board Committee has matters demonstrates the leadership oversight of FirstEnergy’s Corporate and good governance

  42. Slide 42: 2019 Corporate Responsibility Internal Initiatives

    2019 Corporate Responsibility Internal Initiatives COMMUNITY WHAT: A program that provides employees with paid time off to volunteer in the community EMPLOYEE WHY: Aligning to our employees’ passions while having the ability to track the number of hours our VOLUNTEER employees volunteer and better u

  43. Slide 43: Creating Value Through Increased Transparency

    Creating Value Through Increased Transparency Initial Disclosures Added in 2019 Potential Future Disclosures Potential future disclosures are being evaluated using FirstEnergy’s strategic planning process 43 Published February 7, 2020

  44. Slide 44: FirstEnergy's Climate Report

    FirstEnergy’s Climate Report Two-Degree ■ Two-Degree Scenario (2DS) Analysis – Based on the International Energy Agency’s 2DS Scenario Analysis – Developed state-level detail for the five states where FE primarily operates to study potential impacts to and Implications company – Results show signifi

  45. Slide 45: FirstEnergy's Corporate Responsibility Report

    FirstEnergy’s Corporate Responsibility Report ■ Corporate Responsibility Website Energy for A – Provide external stakeholders with comprehensive information about our company in a single, easy to Brighter Future navigate location ■ Executive Summary – Provides an overview of our commitment to Corpor

  46. Slide 46: FirstEnergy's Strategic Plan

    FirstEnergy’s Strategic Plan Energized by ■ Clearly articulates our vision for the next five years, with our core values serving as the Possibility foundation – Provides transparency for our customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders about our path forward in an evolving electric utility

  47. Slide 47: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Does FirstEnergy plan to report metrics using SASB guidance? Yes, we expect to use SASB guidance to refresh our Corporate Responsibility Report in April 2020. Has FirstEnergy disclosed climate related risks, including possible physical risks, in line with the TCFD’s recomm

  48. Slide 48: Quarterly Updates

    Quarterly Updates 48 Published February 7, 2020

  49. Slide 49: Sales by Class

    Sales by Class Percent change vs. prior year 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 TTM 0.7% -0.1% -0.2% -1.0% -1.6% -1.7% -2.2% -2.2% -2.4% -2.7% -3.4% -3.4% -3.1% -3.2% -3.3% -3.3% -3.8% -4.3% -5.5% -9.7% Residential Commercial Industrial Total (MWh in thousands) 1Q18 1Q19 2Q18 2Q19 3Q18 3Q19 4Q18 4Q19 TTM 4Q18 TTM

  50. Slide 50: Weather Adjusted GWh Sales by Class

    Weather Adjusted GWh Sales by Class Percent change vs. prior year RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL* 2.6% -0.9% -0.8% 0.1% 0.1% 0.3% -2.0% -2.9% -2.4% -3.5% 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 TTM 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 TTM INDUSTRIAL* TOTAL 0.7% -0.1% -1.0% -1.7% -1.1% -1.1% -2.4% -1.8% -3.4% -2.4% 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 TTM 1Q19

  51. Slide 51: Weather Impacts

    Weather Impacts 400 300 200 100 0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 HDD CDD HDD Norm CDD Norm Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 OH PA NJ WV MD Total Days % Days % Days % Days % Days % Days % HDD vs Normal -111 -5% 25 1% 29 2% -99 -5% -28 -

  52. Slide 52: Ohio Decoupling Rider CSR

    Ohio Decoupling Rider CSR ■ Filed November 21, 2019 pursuant to House Bill 6 ■ Approved by the PUCO on January 15, 2020 ■ Decouples residential and commercial customers base distribution revenue and lost distribution revenue as of the twelve-month period ending on December 31, 2018 (2018 Baseline Re

  53. Slide 53: Pennsylvania DSIC Rider

    Pennsylvania DSIC Rider ■ Rider set to zero when new rates implemented on January 27, 2017 – Restarts when gross plant balances exceed the amount recovered in base rates and if reported ROE does not exceed the PA PUC published benchmark of 9.55% (subject to change) PP / WPP April 1, 2018 DSIC Rider

  54. Slide 54: Guidance and Financials

    10 Operating Companies 6 States Guidance and Financials 6M Customers 54 Published February 7, 2020

  55. Slide 55: 2018-2023 Operating EPS CAGR

    Contributing Factors to CAGR Range 2018-2023 Operating EPS CAGR Cost Management Load Changes Excludes DMR and impact of weather Rate Strategy Storms Cap-Ex Levels Interest Rates Equity Pension Performance 6-8% Operating EPS(1) CAGR 2018-2021; 5-7% CAGR through 2023 $3.00 7% $2.75 2020F 8% 5% $2.50 [

  56. Slide 56: 2020 Operating EPS Guidance

    2020 Operating EPS(1) Guidance Remain on track to achieving 6-8% Operating EPS CAGR Original 2019 Guidance Range $2.45 - $2.75 ($2.35 Midpt, excl. DMR) 2020 Operating EPS Guidance Range 2020 Guidance Range Revised 2019 Guidance Range $2.50 - $2.60 Regulated Distribution $2.13 – $2.27 $2.40 - $2.60 R

  57. Slide 57: Dividend Overview

    Dividend Overview Continuing Annual Dividend Growth Enhancing Shareholder Returns $1.56/sh Approved by the Board of Directors on November 8, 2019 and effective beginning $1.52/sh with the March 1, 2020 dividend: ▪ A $0.01 per share increase; quarterly dividend will be $0.39 per share or $1.56 annual

  58. Slide 58: Debt Financing Plan (2020-2023)

    Debt Financing Plan (2020-2023) Committed to maintaining investment-grade credit ratings FE CORP REGULATED DISTRIBUTION Year Entity Amount Purpose Year Entity Amount Purpose Refinance $1.75B Term Loans PN $250M $250M at 5.2% maturing 4/1/20 2020F FE Corp Up to $1.75B maturing in 2020 and 2021 TE $15

  59. Slide 59: Pension/OPEB Overview

    Pension/OPEB Overview Key assumptions for expense 2019 2020 Overview Expected Return on Assets 7.50% 7.50% ■ FE is the sponsor of the benefit plans for employees at all of FE’s subsidiaries Pension Discount Rate 4.44% 3.34% ■ Pension Status is Open OPEB Discount Rate 4.30% 3.18% – Plan design change

  60. Slide 60: 2019 Pension/OPEB Summary

    2019 Pension/OPEB Summary Pension/OPEB Funded Status (PBO): Year-End 2019A ($M) Corp FEU FES/FENOC Total Notes Qualified Pension ($807) ($356) ($1,040) ($2,203) 79% funded at 12/31/19 Non-Qualified Pension (217) (170) (65) (452) No minimum funding requirements OPEB 48 (343) 99 (196) No minimum fundi

  61. Slide 61: 2018-2023 Qualified Pension Funding

    2018-2023 Qualified Pension Funding Qualified Pension Plan Projected Funding Status – Qualified Pension Plan ■ Pension Contributions ($M) PBO Plan Assets – January 2018: $1,250M $12,000 – February 2019: $500M $11,000 $10,598 $10,458 $10,397 $10,307 $10,209 ■ Required contributions: $9,747 $10,000 –

  62. Slide 62: Capital Expenditures Forecast Summary

    Capital Expenditures Forecast Summary $18-19B in capital investments; with majority on formula rates Annually 2019A 2020F – 2023F FE Consolidated Total $3.0B $3.0-3.3B ($M) 2018A 2019A 2020F 2021F 2022F 2023F Regulated Distribution (~40% formula rates) $1,635 $1,698 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 State

  63. Slide 63: 2019-2020 FFO and Free Cash Flow

    2019-2020 FFO and Free Cash Flow FE Consolidated ($M) 2019A 2020F Cashfrom Cash from Operations Operations (GAAP) (GAAP) $2,467 $1,840 - $2,040 Working Capital (1) (132) 2 - (28) Pension Contributions (2) 500 - FES Bankruptcy Settlement Agreement (3) - $853 Fundsfrom Funds from Operations Operations

  64. Slide 64: 2019 Cash Sources & Uses

    2019 Cash Sources & Uses ■ Stated capital expenditures and dividends fully funded by FFO ■ Formula capital expenditures funded by a mix of FFO and operating company debt issuances ■ $500M voluntary pension contribution was funded by favorable cash position 5,000 4,000 Pension Incremental LTD(1); $1,

  65. Slide 65: Credit Ratings

    Credit Ratings As of February 6, 2020 Corporate Credit Rating Senior Secured Senior Unsecured Outlook S&P Moody's Fitch S&P Moody's Fitch S&P Moody's Fitch S&P Moody's Fitch (*) FirstEnergy Corp. BBB Baa3 BBB BBB- Baa3 BBB S S S Allegheny Generating Co. BBB- Baa2 BBB S S S American Transmission Syst

  66. Slide 66: Financial Updates

    Financial Updates Since November 4, 2019 (3Q 2019 Earnings Release) ■ Dividend: – On November 8, 2019, Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share of outstanding common stock Declaration Date Payable Record Date 11/8/2019 3/1/2020 2/7/2020 ■ Financing Activities: MP MP Date 11/14/2019 11/

  67. Slide 67: Credit Profile

    Credit Profile $3.5B $1.75B $5.5B Credit Commitment $4.0B Revolving Credit Term Loan Credit Available Liquidity Facilities (RCF) Agreements from 24 Financial Institutions (as of 1/31/2020) 10% 11% Investment-grade credit ratings at FirstEnergy Corp and all subsidiaries. FFO/Debt CFO pre-WC/Debt thre

  68. Slide 68: Bank Covenant View of Debt-to-Cap Ratio

    Bank Covenant View of Debt-to-Cap Ratio Compliant with RCF covenant; $7.8B of additional debt capacity or $4.2B of equity decrease capacity Debt to Total Capitalization Ratio as 12/31/2019 12/31/2018 defined under the FE Credit Facility: $M % $M % Total Stockholders’ Equity (GAAP) $ 6,975 20% $ 6,81

  69. Slide 69: Consolidated Long-Term Debt Maturities

    Consolidated Long-Term Debt Maturities AVG RATES AVG LENGTH FEU FET CORP 4.77% 4.52% 4.70% $19.4 FACE B VALUE FEU 13yrs FET 13yrs CORP 10yrs $M 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 450 500 75 600 1,225 1,000 400 850 1,500 100 75 400 800 2031 100 1,500 750 500 200 1,200 1,005 200 50 50 300 300 450 650 2

  70. Slide 70: Investor Relations Contact Info

    Investor Relations Contact Info Irene M. Prezelj, Vice President Gina E. Caskey, Senior Advisor Jake M. Mackin, Consultant prezelji@firstenergycorp.com caskeyg@firstenergycorp.com mackinj@firstenergycorp.com 330.384.3859 330.761.4185 330.384.4829 For our e-mail distribution list, please contact: Sha

  71. Slide 71: Commonly Used Terms & Acronyms

    Commonly Used Terms & Acronyms ADIT Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes NGC Non-Utility Generation Charge AFUDC Allowance for Funds Used During Construction NMB Non-Market Based AMI Advanced Metering Infrastructure NOL Net Operating Loss BGS Basic Generation Service OSHA Occupational Safety and Health

  72. Slide 72: 2018 GAAP to Operating (Non-GAAP) Earnings Reconciliation

    2018 GAAP to Operating (Non-GAAP) Earnings(1) Reconciliation 2018 Actual Regulated Regulated Corporate/ FirstEnergy (In $M, except per share amounts) Distribution Transmission Other Consolidated 2018A Net Income (Loss) attributable to Common Stockholders (GAAP) $1,242 $397 ($658) $981 2018A Basic Ea

  73. Slide 73: 2019A GAAP to Operating (Non-GAAP) Earnings Reconciliation

    2019A GAAP to Operating (Non-GAAP) Earnings(1) Reconciliation 2019 Actual Regulated Regulated Corporate/ FirstEnergy (In $M, except per share amounts) Distribution Transmission Other Consolidated 2019A Net Income (Loss) attributable to Common Stockholders (GAAP) $1,076 $447 ($615) $908 2019A Earning

  74. Slide 74: 2020F GAAP to Operating (Non-GAAP) Earnings Reconciliation

    2020F GAAP to Operating (Non-GAAP) Earnings(1) Reconciliation 2020 Forecast Regulated Regulated Corporate/ FirstEnergy (In $M, except per share amounts) Distribution Transmission Other Consolidated 2020F Net Income (Loss) attributable to Common Stockholders (GAAP) $890 – $1,230 $460 – $485 ($450) –

  75. Slide 75: 2018A, 2019A, and 2020F Special Items

    2018A, 2019A, and 2020F Special Items(1) ■ Regulatory charges – Primarily reflects the impact of regulatory agreements or orders requiring certain commitments and/or disallowing the recoverability of costs, net of related credits. ■ Mark-to-market adjustments: Pension/OPEB actuarial assumptions – Pr

  76. Slide 76: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements Forward-Looking Statements: This FactBook includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 based on information currently available to management. Unless the context requires otherwise, as used herein, reference

  77. Slide 77: Non-GAAP Financial Matters

    Non-GAAP Financial Matters This presentation contains references to non-GAAP financial measures including, among others, Operating earnings (loss), Operating earnings (loss) per share. Operating earnings (loss) per share by segment, Adjusted Equity, Adjusted Debt, Adjusted Capitalization, Funds from

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