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NRG Energy, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results and Reaffirms 2017 Financial Guidance
Key Highlights
- Launched Transformation Plan targeting cost savings, asset sales and debt reduction
- Reaffirming 2017 Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow before Growth (FCFbG) guidance
- Closed drop down of remaining 25% interest in NRG Wind TE Holdco to
NRG Yield ; offered 38 MW portfolio of distributed and small utility-scale solar assets toNRG Yield ; offeredNRG Yield the opportunity to form a new distributed solar partnership - Reached agreement with creditors to restructure
GenOn Energy, Inc. and its subsidiaries through consensual bankruptcy process
“NRG delivered another quarter of solid operational and financial
performance,” said
Consolidated Financial Results
GenOn's results are excluded from the results for three and six months
ended
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
($ in millions) | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | ||||||||||||
Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations | $ | 99 | $ | (163 | ) | $ | (70 | ) | $ | (220 | ) | |||||
Cash From Continuing Operations | $ | 195 | $ | 533 | $ | 112 | $ | 880 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 685 | $ | 698 | $ | 1,071 | $ | 1,339 | ||||||||
Free Cash Flow Before Growth Investments (FCFbG) | $ | 240 | $ | 209 | $ | 208 | $ | 259 | ||||||||
Segment Results
Table 1: Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations
($ in millions) | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Segment | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | ||||||||||||
Generation | $ | (90 | ) | $ | (458 | ) | $ | (56 | ) | $ | (433 | ) | ||||
Retail | 341 | 657 | 311 | 807 | ||||||||||||
Renewables 1 | (47 | ) | (71 | ) | (79 | ) | (111 | ) | ||||||||
NRG Yield 1 | 45 | 64 | 44 | 66 | ||||||||||||
Corporate | (150 | ) | (355 | ) | (290 | ) | (549 | ) | ||||||||
Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations 2 | $ | 99 | $ | (163 | ) | $ | (70 | ) | $ | (220 | ) | |||||
1.In accordance with GAAP, 2016 results have been
restated to include full impact of the assets in the NRG Yield Drop Down
transactions which closed on
2.Includes mark-to-market gains and losses of economic hedges.
Table 2: Adjusted EBITDA
($ in millions) | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Segment | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | ||||||||||||
Generation 1 | $ | 152 | $ | 203 | $ | 205 | $ | 471 | ||||||||
Retail | 203 | 216 | 336 | 372 | ||||||||||||
Renewables 2 | 56 | 33 | 82 | 65 | ||||||||||||
NRG Yield 2 | 270 | 257 | 454 | 455 | ||||||||||||
Corporate | 4 | (11 | ) | (6 | ) | (24 | ) | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA 3 | $ | 685 | $ | 698 | $ | 1,071 | $ | 1,339 | ||||||||
1.Generation regional Reg G reconciliations are included in Appendices A-1 through A-4.
2.In accordance with GAAP, 2016 results have been
restated to include full impact of the assets in the NRG Yield Drop Down
transactions, which closed on
3.See Appendices A-1 through A-4 for Operating Segment Reg G reconciliations.
Generation: Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was
-
Gulf Coast Region:
$70 million decrease due primarily to lower realized energy margins inTexas from lower hedged prices and higher coal transportation costs, which was partially offset by lower operating expenses in South Central -
East/West1:
$19 million increase following the distribution from our Doga (Turkey ) asset and favorable trading results in BETM
Retail: Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was
Renewables: Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was
Corporate: Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was
1
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Table 3: Corporate Liquidity
($ in millions) | 6/30/17 | 12/31/16 | ||||
Cash at NRG-Level 1 | $ | 514 | $ | 570 | ||
Revolver Availability | 1,497 | 989 | ||||
NRG-Level Liquidity | $ |
2,011 |
$ |
1,559 |
||
Restricted Cash | 469 | 446 | ||||
Cash at Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | 238 | 368 | ||||
Total Liquidity | $ | 2,718 | $ | 2,373 | ||
1.Includes unrestricted cash held at Midwest Generation (a non-guarantor subsidiary), which can be distributed to NRG without limitation.
NRG-Level Cash as of
NRG Strategic Developments
Transformation Plan
On
Operations and cost excellence — Cost savings and margin
enhancement of
Portfolio optimization — Targeting
Capital structure and allocation — A prioritized capital
allocation strategy that targets a reduction in consolidated total (net)
debt from
The Company expects to fully implement the Transformation Plan by the
end of 2020, with significant completion by the end of 2018. The plan
also expects to realize (i)
The full Board of Directors will maintain oversight of the execution of the Transformation Plan with monthly updates provided to the Board’s Finance and Risk Management Committee. A scorecard will be provided to the investment community and will be updated on future quarterly earnings calls.
NRG Yield Drop Downs
On
The Company offered
In addition, NRG offered
GenOn Energy Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
On
As a result of the bankruptcy filings and beginning on
2017 Guidance
After adjusting for the deconsolidation of GenOn and the impact of the
Transformation Plan on 2017 as announced on
Table 4: 2017 Adjusted EBITDA and FCF before Growth Investments Guidance
2017 | |
($ in millions) | Guidance Range |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | $2,565 - $2,765 |
Cash From Operations | $1,760 - $1,960 |
Free Cash Flow Before Growth Investments (FCFbG) | $1,290 - $1,490 |
1.Non-GAAP financial measure; see Appendix Tables A-1 through A-5 for GAAP Reconciliation to Net Income that excludes fair value adjustments related to derivatives. The Company is unable to provide guidance for Net Income due to the impact of such fair value adjustments related to derivatives in a given year.
Capital Allocation Update
On
The Company’s common stock dividend, debt reduction and share repurchases are subject to available capital, market conditions and compliance with associated laws and regulations.
Earnings Conference Call
On
About NRG
NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the
strength of our diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and
leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 500 company, NRG creates
value through best in class operations, reliable and efficient electric
generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial
businesses. Working with electricity customers, large and small, we
implement sustainable solutions for producing and managing energy,
developing smarter energy choices and delivering exceptional service as
our retail electricity providers serve almost three million residential
and commercial customers throughout the country. More information is
available at www.nrg.com.
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In addition to historical information, the information presented in this communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can typically be identified by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” “think,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “target,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s future revenues, income, indebtedness, capital structure, plans, expectations, objectives, projected financial performance and/or business results and other future events, and views of economic and market conditions.
Although NRG believes that its expectations are reasonable, it can give
no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and
actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contemplated herein include,
among others, general economic conditions, hazards customary in the
power industry, weather conditions, including wind and solar
performance, competition in wholesale power markets, the volatility of
energy and fuel prices, failure of customers to perform under contracts,
changes in the wholesale power markets, changes in government
regulations, the condition of capital markets generally, our ability to
access capital markets, unanticipated outages at our generation
facilities, adverse results in current and future litigation, failure to
identify, execute or successfully implement acquisitions, repowerings or
asset sales, our ability to implement value enhancing improvements to
plant operations and companywide processes, our ability to implement and
execute on our publicly announced transformation plan, including any
cost savings, margin enhancement, asset sale, and net debt targets, our
ability to proceed with projects under development or the inability to
complete the construction of such projects on schedule or within budget,
risks related to project siting, financing, construction, permitting,
government approvals and the negotiation of project development
agreements, our ability to progress development pipeline projects, the
timing or completion of the GenOn restructuring, the inability to
maintain or create successful partnering relationships, our ability to
operate our businesses efficiently, our ability to retain retail
customers, our ability to realize value through our commercial
operations strategy and the creation of
NRG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by law. The adjusted EBITDA and free cash
flow guidance are estimates as of
NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
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Three months ended |
Six months ended |
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(In millions, except for per share amounts) | 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating revenues | $ | 2,701 | $ | 2,248 | $ | 5,083 | $ | 4,907 | ||||||||
Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of operations | 1,837 | 1,443 | 3,696 | 3,271 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 260 | 262 | 517 | 528 | ||||||||||||
Impairment losses | 63 | 56 | 63 | 56 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 223 | 266 | 482 | 520 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Development activity expenses | 18 | 18 | 35 | 44 | ||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,402 | 2,050 | 4,795 | 4,425 | ||||||||||||
Other income - affiliate | 42 | 48 | 90 | 96 | ||||||||||||
Gain/(loss) on sale of assets | 2 | (83 | ) | 4 | (83 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating Income | 343 | 163 | 382 | 495 | ||||||||||||
Other Income/(Expense) | ||||||||||||||||
Equity in (losses)/earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (3 | ) | 4 | 2 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||
Gain/(impairment loss) on investment | — | 7 | — | (139 | ) | |||||||||||
Other income, net | 10 | 5 | 18 | 22 | ||||||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment, net | — | (80 | ) | (2 | ) | (69 | ) | |||||||||
Interest expense | (247 | ) | (237 | ) | (471 | ) | (479 | ) | ||||||||
Total other expense | (240 | ) | (301 | ) | (453 | ) | (668 | ) | ||||||||
Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | 103 | (138 | ) | (71 | ) | (173 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 4 | 25 | (1 | ) | 47 | |||||||||||
Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations | 99 | (163 | ) | (70 | ) | (220 | ) | |||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax | (741 | ) | (113 | ) | (775 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||
Net Loss | (642 | ) | (276 | ) | (845 | ) | (229 | ) | ||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and
redeemable |
(16 | ) | (5 | ) | (55 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||||||
Net Loss Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | (626 | ) | (271 | ) | (790 | ) | (189 | ) | ||||||||
Dividends for preferred shares | — | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||
Gain on redemption of preferred shares | — | (78 | ) | — | (78 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss Available for Common Stockholders | $ | (626 | ) | $ | (193 | ) | $ | (790 | ) | $ | (116 | ) | ||||
Loss per Share Attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. Common Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic and |
316 | 315 | 316 | 315 | ||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from continuing operations per weighted average
common |
$ | 0.36 | $ | (0.25 | ) |
$ |
(0.05 |
) | $ | (0.34 | ) | |||||
Loss from discontinued operations per weighted average common
share — |
$ | (2.34 | ) | $ | (0.36 | ) | $ | (2.45 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||||
Loss per Weighted Average Common Share — Basic and Diluted |
$ |
(1.98 |
) | $ | (0.61 | ) | $ | (2.50 | ) | $ | (0.37 | ) | ||||
Dividends Per Common Share | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.18 | ||||||||
NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Unaudited) |
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Three months ended June |
Six months ended June |
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2016 | 2015 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
(In millions) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (642 | ) | $ | (276 | ) |
$ |
(845 | ) | $ | (229 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of income tax expense of |
(5 | ) | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | (35 | ) | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax |
1 | (3 | ) | 8 | 3 | ||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities, net of income tax expense of |
1 | (2 | ) | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Defined benefit plans, net of income tax expense of $0, $0, |
27 | — | 27 | 1 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 24 | (8 | ) | 35 | (30 | ) | |||||||||
Comprehensive loss | (618 | ) | (284 | ) | (810 | ) | (259 | ) | |||||||
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling |
(17 | ) | (16 | ) | (56 | ) | (68 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to NRG Energy, Inc. | (601 | ) | (268 | ) | (754 | ) | (191 | ) | |||||||
Dividends for preferred shares | — | — | — | 5 | |||||||||||
Gain on redemption of preferred shares | — | (78 | ) | — | (78 | ) | |||||||||
Comprehensive loss available for common stockholders | $ | (601 | ) | $ | (190 | ) | $ | (754 | ) | $ | (118 | ) | |||
NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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June 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | ||||||
(In millions, except shares) | (unaudited) | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current Assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 752 | $ | 938 | |||
Funds deposited by counterparties | 19 | 2 | |||||
Restricted cash | 469 | 446 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 1,162 | 1,058 | |||||
Inventory | 713 | 721 | |||||
Derivative instruments | 644 | 1,067 | |||||
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities | 277 | 150 | |||||
Current assets - held for sale | 33 | 9 | |||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 400 | 404 | |||||
Current assets - discontinued operations | — |
1,919 |
|||||
Total current assets | 4,469 | 6,714 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 15,302 | 15,369 | |||||
Other Assets | |||||||
Equity investments in affiliates | 1,127 | 1,120 | |||||
Notes receivable, less current portion | 9 | 16 | |||||
Goodwill | 662 | 662 | |||||
Intangible assets, net |
1,893 | 1,973 | |||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund | 637 | 610 | |||||
Derivative instruments | 226 | 181 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 211 | 225 | |||||
Non-current assets held-for-sale | 10 | 10 | |||||
Other non-current assets | 659 | 841 | |||||
Non-current assets - discontinued operations | — | 2,961 | |||||
Total other assets | 5,434 | 8,599 | |||||
Total Assets | $ | 25,205 | $ | 30,682 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Current Liabilities | |||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases | $ | 1,042 | $ | 516 | |||
Accounts payable | 757 | 782 | |||||
Accounts payable - affiliate | 17 | 31 | |||||
Derivative instruments | 711 | 1,092 | |||||
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities | 19 | 81 | |||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 810 | 990 | |||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities - affiliate | 164 | — | |||||
Current liabilities - discontinued operations | — | 1,210 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 3,520 | 4,702 | |||||
Other Liabilities | |||||||
Long-term debt and capital leases | 15,842 | 15,957 | |||||
Nuclear decommissioning reserve | 262 | 287 | |||||
Nuclear decommissioning trust liability | 367 | 339 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 20 | 20 | |||||
Derivative instruments | 293 | 284 | |||||
Out-of-market contracts, net | 219 | 230 | |||||
Non-current liabilities held-for-sale | 13 | 11 | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,135 | 1,151 | |||||
Non-current liabilities - discontinued operations | — | 3,209 | |||||
Total non-current liabilities | 18,151 | 21,488 | |||||
Total Liabilities | 21,671 | 26,190 | |||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 51 | 46 | |||||
Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
Common stock | 4 | 4 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 8,383 | 8,358 | |||||
Retained deficit | (4,874 | ) |
(3,787 |
) |
|||
Less treasury stock, at cost — 101,858,284 and 102,140,814 shares, respectively | (2,392 | ) |
(2,399 |
) |
|||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (100 | ) |
(135 |
) |
|||
Noncontrolling interest | 2,462 | 2,405 | |||||
Total Stockholders’ Equity | 3,483 | 4,446 | |||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 25,205 | $ | 30,682 | |||
NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) |
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Six months ended June 30, | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | ||||||
(In millions) | |||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | |||||||
Net loss | (845 | ) | (229 | ) | |||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax | (775 | ) | (9 | ) | |||
Loss from continuing operations | $ | (70 | ) | $ | (220 | ) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Distributions and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 26 | 32 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 517 | 528 | |||||
Provision for bad debts | 18 | 20 | |||||
Amortization of nuclear fuel | 24 | 26 | |||||
Amortization of financing costs and debt discount/premiums | 29 | 29 | |||||
Adjustment for debt extinguishment | — | 14 | |||||
Amortization of intangibles and out-of-market contracts | 51 | 82 | |||||
Amortization of unearned equity compensation | 16 | 16 | |||||
Impairment losses | 63 | 195 | |||||
Changes in deferred income taxes and liability for uncertain tax benefits | 8 | 1 | |||||
Changes in nuclear decommissioning trust liability | 2 | 13 | |||||
Changes in derivative instruments | 7 | (7 | ) | ||||
Changes in collateral posted in support of risk management activities | (189 | ) | 323 | ||||
Proceeds from sale of emission allowances | 11 | 17 | |||||
Loss on sale of assets | (22 | ) | 83 | ||||
Changes in other working capital | (379 | ) | (272 | ) | |||
Cash provided by continuing operations | 112 | 880 | |||||
Cash (used) by discontinued operations | (38 | ) | (69 | ) | |||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 74 | 811 | |||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | |||||||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (16 | ) | (17 | ) | |||
Capital expenditures | (542 | ) | (442 | ) | |||
Increase in notes receivable | 8 | (3 | ) | ||||
Purchases of emission allowances | (30 | ) | (27 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of emission allowances | 59 | 25 | |||||
Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | (279 | ) | (280 | ) | |||
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities | 277 | 267 | |||||
Proceeds from renewable energy grants and state rebates | 8 | 10 | |||||
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash disposed of | 35 | 25 | |||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | (30 | ) | 1 | ||||
Other | 18 | 31 | |||||
Cash used by continuing operations | (492 | ) | (410 | ) | |||
Cash used by discontinued operations | (53 | ) | (60 | ) | |||
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities | (545 | ) | (470 | ) | |||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | |||||||
Payment of dividends to common and preferred stockholders | (19 | ) | (57 | ) | |||
Payment for preferred shares | — | (226 | ) | ||||
Net receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements | 2 | 4 | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 946 | 3,223 | |||||
Payments for short and long-term debt | (530 | ) | (3,505 | ) | |||
Receivable from affiliate | (125 | ) | — | ||||
Distributions to, net of contributions from, noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 14 | (21 | ) | ||||
Payment of debt issuance costs | (36 | ) | (35 | ) | |||
Other - contingent consideration | (10 | ) | (10 | ) | |||
Cash provided/(used) by continuing operations | 242 | (627 | ) | ||||
Cash used by discontinued operations | (224 | ) | 97 | ||||
Net Cash provided/(used) by Financing Activities | 18 | (530 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (8 | ) | (3 | ) | |||
Change in Cash from discontinued operations | (315 | ) | (32 | ) | |||
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash | (146 | ) | (160 | ) | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties
and Restricted Cash at Beginning |
1,386 | 1,322 | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties
and Restricted Cash at End of |
$ | 1,240 | $ | 1,162 | |||
Appendix Table A-1: Second Quarter 2017 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adj. EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to income/(loss) from continuing operations:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ West(a) |
Generation |
Retail | Renewables |
NRG |
Corp/ Elim |
Total | |||||||||
(Loss)/Income from |
(148 |
) |
58 |
(90 |
) |
341 |
(47 |
) |
45 |
(150 |
) |
99 | |||||
Plus: | — | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 84 | 122 | 244 | |||||||||
Income tax |
(2 |
) |
3 | 1 |
(11 |
) |
(5 |
) |
8 | 11 | 4 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 69 | 26 | 95 | 29 | 50 | 78 | 8 | 260 | |||||||||
ARO Expense | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 |
(1 |
) |
7 | ||||||||
Contract amortization | 4 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 17 | — | 22 | |||||||||
Lease amortization | 0 |
(2 |
) |
(2 |
) |
— | — | — | — |
(2 |
) |
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EBITDA |
(73 |
) |
96 | 23 | 360 | 28 | 233 |
(10 |
) |
634 | |||||||
Adjustment to reflect NRG |
15 | 5 | 20 |
(3 |
) |
(5 |
) |
34 | 1 | 47 | |||||||
Acquisition-related transaction |
(10 |
) |
— | (10) | — | — | 1 | — |
(9 |
) |
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Reorganization costs | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | |||||||||
Deactivation costs | — |
(1 |
) |
(1 |
) |
— | — | — | 5 | 4 | |||||||
Other non recurring charges |
(13 |
) |
(3 |
) |
(16 |
) |
2 | 8 | 2 |
(4 |
) |
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Impairments | 41 | — |
41 |
— | 22 | — | — | 63 | |||||||||
Mark to market (MtM) |
105 |
(11 |
) |
94 |
(156 |
) |
3 | — | — |
(59 |
) |
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Adjusted EBITDA | 65 | 87 | 152 | 203 | 56 | 270 | 4 | 685 | |||||||||
(a)
Second Quarter 2017 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ |
Generation | Retail | Renewables | NRG Yield | Corp/Elim | Total | |||||||||
Operating revenues | 607 | 349 | 956 | 1,605 | 126 | 301 |
(314 |
) |
2,674 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 363 | 134 | 497 | 1,213 | 3 | 14 |
(305 |
) |
1,422 | ||||||||
Economic gross margin | 244 | 215 | 459 | 392 | 123 | 287 |
(9 |
) |
1,252 | ||||||||
Operations & maintenance and other |
130 | 124 | 254 | 80 | 39 | 63 |
(15 |
) |
421 | ||||||||
Selling, marketing, |
29 | 19 | 48 | 106 | 14 | 6 | 40 | 214 | |||||||||
Other expense/(income) | 20 |
(15 |
) |
5 | 3 | 14 |
(52 |
) |
(38 |
) |
(68 |
) |
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Adjusted EBITDA | 65 | 87 | 152 | 203 | 56 | 270 | 4 | 685 | |||||||||
(a)
(b) Excludes deactivation costs of
(c) Excludes reorganization costs of
The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:
($ in millions) |
Condensed |
Interest, tax, |
MtM | Deactivation | Other adj. |
Adjusted |
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Operating revenues | 2,701 | 14 |
(41 |
) |
— | — |
2,674 |
|||||||
Cost of operations | 1,412 |
(8 |
) |
18 | — | — | 1,422 | |||||||
Gross margin | 1,289 | 22 |
(59 |
) |
— | — | 1,252 | |||||||
Operations & maintenance |
425 | — |
(4 |
) |
— | 421 | ||||||||
Selling, marketing, general & |
223 | — | — | — |
(9 |
) |
214 | |||||||
Other expense/(income) | 542 |
(260 |
) |
— | — |
(348 |
) |
(66 |
) |
|||||
Income/(Loss) from |
99 | 282 |
(59 |
) |
4 | 357 | 685 | |||||||
(a) Other adj. includes reorganization costs of
Appendix Table A-2: Second Quarter 2016 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to income/(loss) from continuing operations:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ West(a) |
Generation | Retail | Renewables |
NRG |
Corp/ Elim |
Total | |||||||||
(Loss)/Income from Continuing Operations |
(341 |
) |
(117 |
) |
(458 |
) |
657 |
(71 |
) |
64 |
(355 |
) |
(163 |
) |
|||
Plus: | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | — | 11 | 11 | — | 24 | 68 | 133 | 236 | |||||||||
Income tax | — | — | — | — |
(4 |
) |
12 | 17 | 25 | ||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | 80 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 70 | 27 | 97 | 29 | 47 | 75 | 14 | 262 | |||||||||
ARO Expense | 3 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 7 | |||||||||
Contract amortization | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 17 | — | 23 | |||||||||
Lease amortization | — |
(2 |
) |
(2 |
) |
— | — | — | — |
(2 |
) |
||||||
EBITDA |
(265 |
) |
(76 |
) |
(341 |
) |
688 |
(4 |
) |
236 |
(111 |
) |
468 | ||||
Adjustment to reflect NRG
|
2 | 6 | 8 | — | 2 | 18 | 4 | 32 | |||||||||
Acquisition-related |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | |||||||||
Reorganization costs | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 9 | |||||||||
Deactivation costs | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |||||||||
Loss on sale of business | — | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | 83 | |||||||||
Other non recurring charges | 9 |
(1 |
) |
8 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
(11 |
) |
7 | |||||||
Impairments | — | 17 | 17 | — | 27 | — | 12 | 56 | |||||||||
Mark to market (MtM) |
389 | 116 | 505 |
(474 |
) |
2 | — | — | 33 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 135 | 68 | 203 | 216 | 33 | 257 |
(11 |
) |
698 | ||||||||
(a)
Second Quarter 2016 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ |
Generation | Retail | Renewables |
NRG |
Corp/Elim |
Total | |||||||||
Operating revenues | 655 | 389 | 1,044 | 1,539 | 103 | 300 | (251 | ) | 2,735 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 334 | 138 | 472 | 1,123 | 4 | 14 | (250 | ) | 1,363 | ||||||||
Economic gross margin | 321 | 251 | 572 | 416 | 99 | 286 | (1 | ) | 1,372 | ||||||||
Operations & maintenance and |
164 | 155 | 319 | 84 | 48 | 63 | (8 | ) | 506 | ||||||||
Selling, marketing, general |
35 | 39 | 74 | 112 | 14 | 3 | 54 | 257 | |||||||||
Other expense/(income) (d) |
(13 |
) |
(11 |
) |
(24 |
) |
4 | 4 |
(37 |
) |
(36 | ) | (89 | ) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 135 | 68 | 203 | 216 | 33 | 257 | (11 | ) | 698 | ||||||||
(a)
(b) Excludes deactivation costs of
(c) Excludes reorganization costs of
(d) Excludes loss on sale of business of
The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:
($ in millions) |
Condensed |
Interest, tax, |
MtM | Deactivation | Other adj. |
Adjusted |
|||||||
Operating revenues | 2,248 | 14 | 473 | — | — | 2,735 | |||||||
Cost of operations | 932 | (9 | ) | 440 | — | — | 1,363 | ||||||
Gross margin | 1,316 | 23 | 33 | — | — | 1,372 | |||||||
Operations & maintenance |
511 | — | (5 | ) | — | 506 | |||||||
Selling, marketing, general & |
266 | — | — | — | (9 | ) | 257 | ||||||
Other expense/(income) (b) | 702 | (555 | ) | — | — | (226 | ) | (89 | ) | ||||
(Loss)/Income from |
(163 | ) | 578 | 33 | 5 | 235 | 698 | ||||||
(a) Other adj. includes reorganization costs of
(b) Other adj. includes loss on sale of business of
Appendix Table A-3: YTD Second Quarter 2017 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adj. EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to income/(loss) from continuing operations:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ |
Generation | Retail | Renewables | NRG Yield |
Corp/ |
Total | ||||||||
(Loss)/Income from Continuing |
(105 | ) | 49 | (56 | ) | 311 | (79 | ) | 44 | (290 | ) | (70 | ) | |||
Plus: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | — | 17 | 17 | 3 | 50 | 160 | 236 | 466 | ||||||||
Income tax | — | 2 | 2 | (8 | ) | (10 | ) | 7 | 8 | (1 | ) | |||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 138 | 54 | 192 | 57 | 99 | 153 | 16 | 517 | ||||||||
ARO Expense | 7 | 6 | 13 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 16 | ||||||||
Contract Amortization | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | 34 | — | 45 | ||||||||
Lease amortization | — | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | — | — | — | — | (4 | ) | |||||
EBITDA | 48 | 126 | 174 | 364 | 63 | 400 | (30 | ) | 971 | |||||||
Adjustment to reflect NRG share |
21 | 12 | 33 | (6 | ) | (10 | ) | 47 | 1 | 65 | ||||||
Acquisition-related transaction & |
(10 | ) | — | (10 | ) | — | — | 2 | — | (8 | ) | |||||
Reorganization costs | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | ||||||||
Deactivation costs | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | ||||||||
Other non recurring charges | (13 | ) | (3 | ) | (16 | ) | (2 | ) | 10 | 5 | 3 | — | ||||
Impairments | 41 | — | 41 | — | 22 | — | — | 63 | ||||||||
Market to market (MtM) |
(17 | ) | (1 | ) | (18 | ) | (20 | ) | (3 | ) | — | — | (41 | ) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | 70 | 135 | 205 | 336 | 82 | 454 | (6 | ) | 1,071 | |||||||
(a)
YTD Second Quarter 2017 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ |
Generation | Retail | Renewables |
NRG |
Corp/ |
Total | |||||||||
Operating revenues | 1,103 | 694 | 1,797 | 2,939 | 217 | 536 | (536 | ) | 4,953 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 655 | 294 | 949 | 2,211 | 7 | 30 | (514 | ) | 2,683 | ||||||||
Economic gross margin | 448 | 400 | 848 | 728 | 210 | 506 | (22 | ) | 2,270 | ||||||||
Operations & maintenance and other
|
298 | 236 | 534 | 159 | 73 | 131 | (23 | ) | 874 | ||||||||
Selling, marketing, general & |
35 | 69 | 104 | 226 | 28 | 10 | 98 | 466 | |||||||||
Other expense/(income) (d) | 45 | (40 | ) | 5 | 7 | 27 | (89 | ) | (91 | ) | (141 | ) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 70 | 135 | 205 | 336 | 82 | 454 | (6 | ) | 1,071 | ||||||||
(a)
(b) Excludes deactivation costs of
(c) Excludes reorganization costs of
(d) Excludes impairments of
The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:
($ in millions) |
Condensed |
Interest, tax, |
MtM | Deactivation |
Other adj. |
Adjusted |
|||||||
Operating revenues | 5,083 | 29 | (159 | ) | — | — | 4,953 | ||||||
Cost of operations | 2,817 | (16 | ) | (118 | ) | — | — | 2,683 | |||||
Gross margin | 2,266 | 45 | (41 | ) | — | — | 2,270 | ||||||
Operations & maintenance and |
879 | — | (5 | ) | — | 874 | |||||||
Selling, marketing, general & |
482 | (16 | ) | 466 | |||||||||
Other expense/(income) (b) | 975 | (1,039 | ) | — | — | (136 | ) | (141 | ) | ||||
(Loss)/Income from Continuing |
(70 | ) | 1,084 | (41 | ) | 5 | 152 | 1,071 | |||||
(a)Other adj. includes reorganization costs of
(b) Other adj. includes impairments of
Appendix Table A-4: YTD Second Quarter 2016 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to income/(loss) from continuing operations:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ |
Generation | Retail | Renewables |
NRG |
Corp/Elim |
Total | ||||||||
(Loss)/Income from Continuing |
(471 | ) | 38 | (433 | ) | 807 | (111 | ) | 66 | (549 | ) | (220 | ) | |||
Plus: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | — | 17 | 17 | — | 51 | 142 | 266 | 476 | ||||||||
Income tax | — | — | — | 1 | (11 | ) | 12 | 45 | 47 | |||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 69 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 143 | 54 | 197 | 57 | 95 | 149 | 30 | 528 | ||||||||
ARO Expense | 5 | 8 | 13 | — | 1 | 1 | (1 | ) | 14 | |||||||
Contract Amortization | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | — | 40 | (2 | ) | 52 | |||||||
Lease amortization | — | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | — | — | — | — | (4 | ) | |||||
EBITDA | (317 | ) | 117 | (200 | ) | 869 | 25 | 410 | (142 | ) | 962 | |||||
Adjustment to reflect NRG |
5 | 12 | 17 | — | 2 | 42 | 5 | 66 | ||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction
|
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | ||||||||
Reorganization costs | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 10 | 19 | ||||||||
Deactivation costs | — | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 13 | ||||||||
Loss on sale of business | — | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | 83 | ||||||||
Other non recurring charges | 10 | (4 | ) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | 22 | |||||||
Impairments | — | 17 | 17 | — | 27 | — | 12 | 56 | ||||||||
Impairment loss on investment | 137 | — | 137 | — | — | — | 2 | 139 | ||||||||
MtM (gains)/losses on |
414 | 65 | 479 | (508 | ) | 1 | — | — |
(28 |
) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 250 | 221 | 471 | 372 | 65 | 455 | (24 | ) | 1,339 | |||||||
(a)
YTD Second Quarter 2016 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:
($ in millions) |
Gulf |
East/ |
Generation | Retail | Renewables |
NRG |
Corp/ |
Total | ||||||||
Operating revenues | 1,229 | 916 | 2,145 | 2,909 | 198 | 551 | (445 | ) | 5,358 | |||||||
Cost of sales | 596 | 343 | 939 | 2,148 | 9 | 30 | (447 | ) | 2,679 | |||||||
Economic gross margin | 633 | 573 | 1,206 | 761 | 189 | 521 | 2 | 2,679 | ||||||||
Operations & maintenance |
329 | 305 | 634 | 168 | 82 | 126 | (4 | ) | 1,006 | |||||||
Selling, marketing, general & |
35 | 100 | 135 | 221 | 28 | 6 | 111 | 501 | ||||||||
Other expense/(income) (d) | 19 | (53 | ) | (34 | ) | 0 | 14 | (66 | ) | (81 | ) | (167 | ) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 250 | 221 | 471 | 372 | 65 | 455 | (24 | ) | 1,339 | |||||||
(a)
(b) Excludes deactivation costs of
(c) Excludes reorganization costs of $19 million.
(d) Excludes loss on sale of business of
The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:
($ in millions) |
Condensed |
Interest, tax, |
MtM | Deactivation | Other adj. |
Adjusted |
||||||
Operating revenues | 4,907 | 29 | 422 | — | — | 5,358 | ||||||
Cost of operations | 2,252 | (23 | ) | 450 | — | — | 2,679 | |||||
Gross margin | 2,655 | 52 | (28 | ) | — | — | 2,679 | |||||
Operations & maintenance and |
1,019 | — | — | (13 | ) | — | 1,006 | |||||
Selling, marketing, general & |
520 | (19 | ) | 501 | ||||||||
Other expense/(income) (b) | 1,336 | (1,961 | ) | — | — | 458 | (167 | ) | ||||
(Loss)/Income from Continuing |
(220 | ) | 2,013 | (28 | ) | 13 | (439 | ) | 1,339 | |||
(a) Other adj. includes reorganization costs of
(a) Other adj. includes loss on sale of business of
Appendix Table A-5: 2017 and 2016 QTD and YTD Second Quarter Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations Reconciliations
The following table summarizes the calculation of adjusted cash flow operating activities providing a reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities:
Three Months Ended | |||||
($ in millions) | June 30, 2017 | June 30, 2016 | |||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 195 | 533 | |||
Reclassifying of net receipts for settlement of acquired
derivatives that include |
1 | (35 | ) | ||
Sale of Land | — | — | |||
Merger, integration and cost-to-achieve expenses (1) | — | 6 | |||
Return of capital from equity investments | 5 | 6 | |||
Adjustment for change in collateral | 140 | (140 | ) | ||
Adjusted Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 341 | 370 | |||
Maintenance CapEx, net (2) | (49 | ) | (26 | ) | |
Environmental CapEx, net | (7 | ) | (95 | ) | |
Preferred dividends | — | — | |||
Distributions to non-controlling interests | (45 | ) | (40 | ) | |
Free Cash Flow Before Growth Investments (FCFbG) | 240 | 209 | |||
(1) 2016 includes cost-to-achieve expenses associated with the
(2) Includes insurance proceeds of
Six Months Ended | |||||
($ in millions) | June 30, 2017 | June 30, 2016 | |||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 112 | 880 | |||
Reclassifying of net receipts for settlement of acquired
derivatives |
2 | 4 | |||
Sale of Land | 8 | — | |||
Merger, integration and cost-to-achieve expenses (1) | — | 25 | |||
Return of capital from equity investments | 18 | 11 | |||
Adjustment for change in collateral (2) | 268 | (323 | ) | ||
Adjusted Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 408 | 597 | |||
Maintenance CapEx, net (3) | (84 | ) | (92 | ) | |
Environmental CapEx, net | (25 | ) | (162 | ) | |
Preferred dividends | — | (2 | ) | ||
Distributions to non-controlling interests | (91 | ) | (82 | ) | |
Free Cash Flow Before Growth Investments (FCFbG) | 208 | 259 | |||
(1) 2016 includes cost-to-achieve expenses associated with the
(2) Reflects change in NRG’s cash collateral balance as of 2Q2017 including $79MM of collateral postings from our deconsolidated affiliate (GenOn)
(3) Includes insurance proceeds of
Appendix Table A-6: Second Quarter YTD 2017 Sources and Uses of Liquidity
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of liquidity through second quarter of 2017:
($ in millions) |
Six Months Ended
|
|
Sources: | ||
Adjusted cash flow from operations | 408 | |
Increase in credit facility | 508 | |
Issuance of Agua Caliente HoldCo debt | 130 | |
Growth investments and acquisitions, net | 112 | |
Asset sales | 27 | |
NYLD Equity Issuance | 16 | |
Tax Equity Proceeds | 16 | |
Uses: | ||
Debt Repayments, net of proceeds | (381 | ) |
Collateral (1) | (268 | ) |
Maintenance and environmental capex, net (2) | (109 | ) |
Distributions to non-controlling interests | (91 | ) |
Common Stock Dividends | (19 | ) |
Other Investing and Financing | (4 | ) |
Change in Total Liquidity | 345 | |
(1) Reflects change in NRG’s cash collateral balance as of 2Q2017 including $79MM of collateral postings from our deconsolidated affiliate (GenOn)
(2) Includes insurance proceeds of
Appendix Table A-7: 2017 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA providing reconciliation to net income:
2017 Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
Prior Guidance | |||||
($ in millions) | Low | High | |||
GAAP Net Income 1 | 150 | 350 | |||
Income Tax | 80 | 80 | |||
Interest Expense & Debt Extinguishment Costs | 1,065 | 1,065 | |||
Depreciation, Amortization, Contract Amortization and ARO Expense | 1,235 | 1,235 | |||
Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in |
110 | 110 | |||
Other Costs 2 | 60 | 60 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 2,700 | 2,900 | |||
2017 Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
Revised Guidance | |||||
($ in millions) | Low | High | |||
GAAP Net Income 1 | 360 | 560 | |||
Income Tax | 80 | 80 | |||
Interest Expense & Debt Extinguishment Costs | 825 | 825 | |||
Depreciation, Amortization, Contract Amortization and ARO Expense | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in |
110 | 110 | |||
Other Costs 2 | 40 | 40 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 2,565 | 2,765 | |||
(1) For purposes of guidance, fair value adjustments related to derivatives are assumed to be zero.
(2) Includes deactivation costs, gain on sale of businesses, asset write-offs, impairments and other non-recurring charges.
Appendix Table A-8: 2017 FCFbG Guidance Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Free Cash Flow before Growth providing reconciliation to Cash from Operations:
|
2017 | 2017 | |||||
($ in millions) |
Prior |
Revised |
|||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $2,700 - $2,900 | $2,565 - $2,765 | |||||
Cash Interest payments | (1,065 | ) | (825 | ) | |||
Cash Income tax | (40 | ) | (40 | ) | |||
Collateral / working capital / other | (240 | ) | 60 | ||||
Cash From Operations | $1,355 - $1,555 | $1,760 - $1,960 | |||||
Adjustments: Acquired Derivatives, Cost-to-Achieve, Return of
Capital |
— | — | |||||
Adjusted Cash flow from operations | $1,355 - $1,555 | $1,760 - $1,960 | |||||
Maintenance capital expenditures, net |
(280) - (310 |
) |
(210) - (240 |
) |
|||
Environmental capital expenditures, net |
(40) - (60 |
) |
(25) - (45 |
) |
|||
Distributions to non-controlling interests |
(185) - (205 |
) |
(185) - (205 |
) |
|||
Free Cash Flow - before Growth Investments | $800 - $1,000 | $1,290 - $1,490 | |||||
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. These measurements are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that NRG’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
EBITDA represents net income before interest (including loss on debt extinguishment), taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented because NRG considers it an important supplemental measure of its performance and believes debt-holders frequently use EBITDA to analyze operating performance and debt service capacity. EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
- EBITDA does not reflect cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments;
- EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs;
- EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on debt or cash income tax payments;
- Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and
- Other companies in this industry may calculate EBITDA differently than NRG does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to use to invest in the growth of NRG’s business. NRG compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally. See the statements of cash flow included in the financial statements that are a part of this news release.
Adjusted EBITDA is presented as a further supplemental measure of operating performance. As NRG defines it, Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA excluding impairment losses, gains or losses on sales, dispositions or retirements of assets, any mark-to-market gains or losses from accounting for derivatives, adjustments to exclude the Adjusted EBITDA related to the non-controlling interest, gains or losses on the repurchase, modification or extinguishment of debt, the impact of restructuring and any extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items plus adjustments to reflect the Adjusted EBITDA from our unconsolidated investments. The reader is encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons NRG considers it appropriate for supplemental analysis. As an analytical tool, Adjusted EBITDA is subject to all of the limitations applicable to EBITDA. In addition, in evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, the reader should be aware that in the future NRG may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this news release.
Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors and other users of NRG's financial statements in evaluating its operating performance because it provides an additional tool to compare business performance across companies and across periods and adjusts for items that we do not consider indicative of NRG’s future operating performance. This measure is widely used by debt-holders to analyze operating performance and debt service capacity and by equity investors to measure our operating performance without regard to items such as interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operating performance to assist in comparing performance from period to period on a consistent basis and to readily view operating trends, as a measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations, and for evaluating actual results against such expectations, and in communications with NRG's Board of Directors, shareholders, creditors, analysts and investors concerning its financial performance.
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities is a non-GAAP measure NRG provides to show cash from operations with the reclassification of net payments of derivative contracts acquired in business combinations from financing to operating cash flow, as well as the add back of merger, integration and related restructuring costs. The Company provides the reader with this alternative view of operating cash flow because the cash settlement of these derivative contracts materially impact operating revenues and cost of sales, while GAAP requires NRG to treat them as if there was a financing activity associated with the contracts as of the acquisition dates. The Company adds back merger, integration related restructuring costs as they are one time and unique in nature and do not reflect ongoing cash from operations and they are fully disclosed to investors.
Free cash flow (before Growth Investments) is adjusted cash flow from operations less maintenance and environmental capital expenditures, net of funding, preferred stock dividends and distributions to non-controlling interests and is used by NRG predominantly as a forecasting tool to estimate cash available for debt reduction and other capital allocation alternatives. The reader is encouraged to evaluate each of these adjustments and the reasons NRG considers them appropriate for supplemental analysis. Because we have mandatory debt service requirements (and other non-discretionary expenditures) investors should not rely on Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments as a measure of cash available for discretionary expenditures.
Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments is utilized by Management in making decisions regarding the allocation of capital. Free Cash Flow before Growth Investment is presented because the Company believes it is a useful tool for assessing the financial performance in the current period. In addition, NRG’s peers evaluate cash available for allocation in a similar manner and accordingly, it is a meaningful indicator for investors to benchmark NRG's performance against its peers. Free Cash Flow before Growth Investment is a performance measure and is not intended to represent net income (loss), cash from operations (the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure), or liquidity and is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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