September 2015 Exhibit 99.1
1 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information Much of the information contained in this presentation is forward-looking information based upon management’s current expectations and projections that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, information concerning earnings per share, rate case activity, earnings per share growth, cash flow, dividend growth and dividend payout ratios, construction costs and capital expenditures, investment opportunities, corporate initiatives, rate base, and future electric sales. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking information. In addition to the assumptions and other factors referred to in connection with the forward-looking information,
factors that could cause WEC Energy Group’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward- looking information or otherwise affect our future results of operations and financial condition include, among others, the following: general economic conditions, including business and competitive conditions in the company’s service territories; timing, resolution and impact of future rate cases and other regulatory decisions; the company’s ability to successfully integrate the operations of the Integrys companies with its own operations; availability of the company’s generating facilities and/or distribution systems; unanticipated changes in fuel and purchased power costs; key personnel changes;
varying weather conditions; continued industry consolidation; cyber-security threats; the value of goodwill and its possible impairment; construction risks; equity and bond market fluctuations; the impact of any legislative and regulatory changes; current and future litigation and regulatory investigations; changes in accounting standards; and other factors described under the heading “Factors Affecting Results, Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and under the heading “Risk Factors,” as well as those factors described in the forward-looking statement cautionary language, contained in both WEC Energy Group’s and Integrys Holding’s Form 10-Ks for the year ended December 31, 2014 and in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by each company. WEC Energy Group expressly disclaims any obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information.
2 A Transformational Step On June 29, Wisconsin Energy acquired Integrys in a transaction valued at $9 billion
5 The New Look WEC Same top management team New growth platform Focused on the energy and infrastructure needs of 4.4 million customers across the heartland Chicago, IL
7 Well Positioned for the Future Our Portfolio of Regulated Businesses Electric Generation and Distribution 66% Gas Distribution 23% Electric Transmission 11% Based on 2014 regulated earnings
8 Well Positioned for the Future Rate Base Investment by Jurisdiction* 70% 14% 13% 4% WI FERC IL MI/MN *Actual 2014 Rate Base
12 A Track Record of Performance Industry Leading Total Shareholder Returns 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% 300% 350% One Year Three Year Five Year Ten Year WEC S&P Utilities Index S&P Electric Index Philadelphia Utility Index Dow Jones Utilities Average Annualized returns for periods ending 12/31/2014 Source: Bloomberg data, assumes all dividends were reinvested and returns were compounded daily
13 Industry Leading Dividend Growth In two steps, raised the dividend by 17.3 percent in 2015 *Annualized based on new quarterly dividend of $0.4575 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 $0.80 $1.04 $1.20 $1.445 $1.56 $1.83* Annualized Dividends Per Share
16 We Energies Major Construction Projects West Central Gas Expansion Project Largest expansion of gas distribution network in our history On time and better than budget at approximately $135 million Projected in-service date: fourth quarter 2015
17 We Energies Major Construction Projects Converting the Valley Power Plant from coal to natural gas Approximately: $65 million investment Projected completion in late 2015 On time and on budget
18 We Power Major Construction Projects Fuel flexibility initiative at our new Oak Creek units $21 million investment for plant modifications $58 million investment for storage, fuel handling Significant reduction in fuel costs for our customers
19 Wisconsin Public Service Major Construction Projects System Modernization and Reliability Project $220 million of projected investment from 2014-2018 Converting more than 1,000 miles of overhead distribution power lines to underground in northern Wisconsin Adding distribution automation equipment on 400 miles of lines
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24 A Track Record of Performance Strong Financial Condition 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 AA - A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- Below Investment Grade Number of Issuers *Source: 2015 Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. Utilities Electric and Gas Utilities Credit Ratings Distribution* Utility Rating Wisconsin Electric A- Wisconsin Gas A Wisconsin Public Service A- Peoples Gas A- North Shore Gas A-
30 Balanced Regulatory Environment Key Merger Provisions • Earnings cap at Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Gas • Joint Resource Plan for capacity needs of Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Public Service Wisconsin • 2-year requirement for minimum level of jobs • 2-year base rate freeze • 3-year capital commitment • Follow the recommendations of the 3rd party audit of the gas pipeline replacement program Illinois • If requested, either invest in and/or purchase power from a new power plant (which would enable retirement of the Presque Isle Plant) • Expect to pursue the formation of a Michigan-only utility for our customers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Michigan • No workforce reductions beyond normal attrition for two years Minnesota • For policy issues, WEC will only vote legacy TEG ownership of 34% of ATC FERC
32 Reconciliation of 2015 EPS from WEC Energy Group (GAAP) to Wisconsin Energy Stand Alone Adjustments: 1. Remove Integrys earnings for the last six months of 2015 2. Remove acquisition debt interest expense $1.5 billion of funding: $1.2 billion in long-term debt, $300 million of commercial paper 3. Remove non-recurring costs (acquisition and other one-time) 4. Modify effective tax rates to remove the impact of one-time adjustments 5. Remove incremental shares issued as part of the acquisition
35 Key Rate Making Components Area PGL NSG MERC MGU Wisconsin – Electric Wisconsin – Gas Michigan Gas Pipeline Replacement Rider X X Bad Debt Rider X X Bad Debt Escrow Accounting WE WG Decoupling X X X Partial Fuel Cost Recovery 1 for 1 PGA recovery of prudent fuel costs +/- 2% band 1 for 1 recovery of prudent fuel costs Manufactured Gas Plant Site Clean Up Recovery X X X X N/A X X
36 Composition of Rate Base 35.1% 6.2% 17.0% 16.5% 11.1% 1.3% 1.3% 1.0% 10.6% Wisconsin Electric Wisconsin Gas We Power WPS Peoples Gas North Shore Gas Minnesota Energy Resources Michigan Gas Utilities ATC Actual 2014 Rate Base Total Rate Base of $16.4 Billion
37 Rate-Making Parameters By Company Utility Equity Layer Allowed ROE Wisconsin Electric 51%* 10.2% WPS 51%* 10.2% Wisconsin Gas 49.5%* 10.3% Peoples Gas 50.33% 9.05% North Shore Gas 50.48% 9.05% Minnesota Energy Resources 50.31% 9.35% Michigan Gas Utilities 48.62% 10.25% *Represents mid-point
38 Precedent Transactions Announce Date Closing Date Target Acquiror 1-Day Premium FY1 P/E FY2 P/E Transaction Value ($mm) Equity Value ($mm) Price/Book Enterprise Value/ Rate Base 02/25/2015 Pending UIL Iberdrola 25%(1) 21.7x 20.4x $4,674 $2,983 2.2x 1.95x 12/03/2014 Pending HE NEE 19% 21.3x 18.1x $4,300(4) $2,615(4) 1.7x(4) 1.53x(4) 10/20/2014 Pending CNL Multiple n/a(2) 20.5x 18.7x $4,700 $3,343 2.1x 1.68x 06/23/2014 06/29/2015 TEG WEC 17% 20.0x 18.5x $9,020 $5,758 1.7x 1.55x 04/30/2014 Pending POM EXC 25%(3) 22.5x 20.8x $12,193 $6,872 1.6x 1.58x 12/11/2013 08/15/2014 UNS FTS.CN 30% 18.0x 17.9x $4,282 $2,515 2.2x 1.55x 05/29/2013 12/19/2013 NVE Berkshire 20% 18.3x 17.6x $10,465 $5,592 1.6x 1.45x Average 23% 20.3x 18.9x 1.9x 1.61x Median 22% 20.5x 18.5x 1.7x 1.55x Source: Barclays 1. Based on press releases. 2. Company
disclosed engagement in strategic transaction discussions prior to announcement of transactions. 3. Based on unaffected date. 4. Assumes $8/share of equity value for the American Savings Bank. Book equity value based on Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (regulated subsidiary) balance sheet.