Evergy, Inc. · NASDAQ:EVRG

Evergy — Monarch Energy Holding — Merger or Acquisition (July 2017)

12 slides from Evergy's merger presentation, Jul 31, 2017

  1. Slide 1: Leadership Forum, July 31, 2017

    Presentation Title D AT E I N AL L C AP S 01 Leadership Forum July 31, 2017 Filed by: Great Plains Energy Incorporated pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Westar Energy, Inc. Commiss

  2. Slide 2: Leadership Forum Safety Moment

    Leadership Forum Safety Moment Derek Bell 2

  3. Slide 3: Safety Moment

    3 Safety Moment • C 101: Safe Vehicle Operation Policy – General guidance for operation of Company vehicles & equipment, and personal vehicles driven on company business  Parking, Backing • C 102: Company Vehicle Accident Reporting Policy – Notification, Report, Substance Testing & Review Processes

  4. Slide 4: Safety Moment [safety video]

    Safety Moment [safety video] 4

  5. Slide 5: Leadership Forum Terry Bassham

    Leadership Forum Terry Bassham 5

  6. Slide 6: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this presentation that are not based on historical facts are forward-looking, may involve risks and uncertainties, and are intended to be as of the date when made. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the ant

  7. Slide 7: Additional Information and Where to Find It

    Additional Information and Where to Find It This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any proxy, vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation

  8. Slide 8: Vision 2025: Our Strategic Priorities

    Vision 2025: Our Strategic Priorities Manage the Existing Business Provider of Choice New & Entrepreneurial Activities Best-In-Class Operations Disciplined execution to deliver reliable and low- cost power Focused on earning our allowed return by actively managing regulatory lag Proactive economic d

  9. Slide 9: Merger Benefits

    Merger Benefits No layoffs Choosing our own destiny Stronger company for long term growth and opportunity Work for Top Tier electric utility and clean energy leader, with new opportunities for innovation Employees Customers and Community Shareholders Stronger earnings growth platform Deliver top qua

  10. Slide 10: Significant and Ongoing Industry Consolidation

    Significant and Ongoing Industry Consolidation Oncor $18.1B Xcel $38.1B Amere n$21.9 B Enterg y$28.8 B GXP $9.1B Westar $11.4B OGE $10B Mid American $16.8B

  11. Slide 11: Transaction Comparison

    Transaction Comparison Acquire Westar Merge with Westar Benefits Limited involuntary separations No layoffs as a result of this transaction No one loses their job. Better for employees and approval. Issued $4.4 billion in debt $0 debt Stronger company and credit metrics and better for approval. Oper

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