Nisource Inc · NYSE:NI
Nisource — Shareholder Meeting (May 2006)
14 slides from Nisource's shareholder meeting presentation, May 2006
Slide 1: NiSource
Slide 2: Forward Looking Statement
Forward Looking Statement “Safe Harbor” Statement – May 2006 This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Those statements include statements rega
Slide 3: NiSource Today
NiSource Today Super Regional Regulated Energy Company 3rd Largest Gas Distribution Company in U.S. 4th Largest Gas Pipeline Company in U.S. One of the Largest Gas Storage Networks in U.S. Mid-Size Regional Electric Business Strategic Location with Growth Opportunities
Slide 4: Balanced and Diversified Portfolio
Balanced and Diversified Portfolio Operating Income 100% of Operating Income from Regulated and Gas Diversified Businesses Electric Distribution Operations 37% 29% Gas Transmission 34%
Slide 5: Our Aspiration: Premier Regulated Energy Company in North America
Our Aspiration Premier Regulated Energy Company in North America
Slide 6: NiSource Business Focus
NiSource Business Focus Four-Point Platform for Growth • Gas Transmission/Storage Expansion & Commercial Growth Long-Term • Commercial & Regulatory Sustainable Initiatives Growth • Financial Management • Process & Expense Management
Slide 7: Gas Transmission & Storage Expansion and Commercial Growth
Gas Transmission & Storage Expansion and Commercial Growth Two-Part Strategy • Maximize Value from Existing Storage and Pipeline Assets • Disciplined Investment in Storage and Pipeline Expansion Projects
Slide 8: Major Growth Opportunities
Gas Transmission & Storage Expansion and Commercial Growth Major Growth Opportunities Millennium 2007-08 Eastern Market Expansion II 2009 - 2010 Appalachian Basin Expansion Hardy Storage 2007-08 Eastern Market Expansion I 2009 East Lateral Expansion
Slide 9: Commercial & Regulatory Initiatives
Commercial & Regulatory Initiatives • Robust Asset Optimization Programs • Strong Margin Expansion Work • Successful Bay State Rate Case • New Northern Indiana “Alt Reg” Program • A Variety of Long-Term Programs Underway
Slide 10: Financial Management
Financial Management • Successful Refinancing of $2.4 Billion in Long-Term Debt • Ongoing Financial and Risk Management Programs • Active Investment Community Outreach 10
Slide 11: Process and Expense Management
Process and Expense Management • Aggressive Cost and Process Management • Disciplined Capital Spending Programs • Processes, Services and Systems Transformation 11
Slide 12: Transforming to One
Transforming to One • People • Processes • Technology
Slide 13: A Platform for Growth
A Platform for Growth Super Regional Regulated Energy Company Robust Infrastructure Growth Leading-Edge Commercial and Regulatory Capabilities Best-of-Class Operating-Support Processes and Capabilities Engaged, Energized and Responsive Team of Employees The Premier Regulated Energy Company… Strategi
Slide 14: NiSource