United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended:
March 31, 2014
[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
Commission File No. |
| Name of Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Telephone No. |
| IRS Employer Identification No. |
000-49965 |
| MGE Energy, Inc. (a Wisconsin Corporation) 133 South Blair Street Madison, Wisconsin 53788 (608) 252-7000 mgeenergy.com |
| 39-2040501 |
000-1125 |
| Madison Gas and Electric Company (a Wisconsin Corporation) 133 South Blair Street Madison, Wisconsin 53788 (608) 252-7000 mge.com |
| 39-0444025 |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically and posted on their corporate Web sites, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to submit and post such files):
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large Accelerated Filer | Accelerated Filer | Non-accelerated Filer | Smaller Reporting Company |
MGE Energy, Inc. | X |
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Madison Gas and Electric Company |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
MGE Energy, Inc. and Madison Gas and Electric Company: Yes [ ] No [X]
Number of Shares Outstanding of Each Class of Common Stock as of April 30, 2014 | ||
MGE Energy, Inc. | Common stock, $1.00 par value, 34,668,370 shares outstanding. | |
Madison Gas and Electric Company | Common stock, $1.00 par value, 17,347,894 shares outstanding (all of which are owned beneficially and of record by MGE Energy, Inc.). |
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Table of Contents
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Where to Find More Information
Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms Used in the Text and Notes of this Report
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Common Equity (unaudited)
Madison Gas and Electric Company
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Common Equity (unaudited)
MGE Energy, Inc., and Madison Gas and Electric Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Signatures - Madison Gas and Electric Company
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Filing Format
This combined Form 10-Q is being filed separately by MGE Energy, Inc. (MGE Energy) and Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE). MGE is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGE Energy and represents a majority of its assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and operations. Thus, all information contained in this report relates to, and is filed by, MGE Energy. Information that is specifically identified in this report as relating solely to MGE Energy, such as its financial statements and information relating to its nonregulated business, does not relate to, and is not filed by, MGE. MGE makes no representation as to that information. The terms "we" and "our," as used in this report, refer to MGE Energy and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report, and other documents filed by MGE Energy and MGE with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, contain forward-looking statements that reflect management's current assumptions and estimates regarding future performance and economic conditionsespecially as they relate to economic conditions, future load growth, revenues, expenses, capital expenditures, financial resources, regulatory matters, and the scope and expense associated with future environmental regulation. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "could," "should," "intend," "will," and other similar words generally identify forward-looking statements. Both MGE Energy and MGE caution investors that these forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, expressed, or implied.
The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by a registrant include (a) those factors discussed in the Registrants' 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K: Item 1A. Risk Factors, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, as updated by Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this report, and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Note 18, as updated by Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements Note 8 in this report, and (b) other factors discussed herein and in other filings made by that registrant with the SEC.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this report. MGE Energy and MGE undertake no obligation to release publicly any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.
Stock Split
On December 20, 2013, MGE Energy's Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock split of MGE Energy's outstanding shares of common stock, effective in the form of a stock dividend. Shareholders of record at the close of business on January 24, 2014, received one additional share of MGE Energy common stock for every two shares of common stock owned on that date. The additional shares were distributed on February 7, 2014. All share and per share data provided in this report give effect to this stock split.
Where to Find More Information
The public may read and copy any reports or other information that MGE Energy and MGE file with the SEC at the SEC's public reference room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. These documents also are available to the public from commercial document retrieval services, the website maintained by the SEC at sec.gov, MGE Energy's website at mgeenergy.com, and MGE's website at mge.com. Copies may be obtained from our websites free of charge. Information contained on MGE Energy's and MGE's websites shall not be deemed incorporated into, or to be a part of, this report.
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Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms Used in the Text and Notes of this Report
Abbreviations, acronyms, and definitions used in the text and notes of this report are defined below.
MGE Energy and Subsidiaries: |
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CWDC | Central Wisconsin Development Corporation |
MAGAEL | MAGAEL, LLC |
MGE | Madison Gas and Electric Company |
MGE Construct | MGE Construct, LLC |
MGE Energy | MGE Energy, Inc. |
MGE Power | MGE Power, LLC |
MGE Power Elm Road | MGE Power Elm Road, LLC |
MGE Power West Campus | MGE Power West Campus, LLC |
MGE Transco | MGE Transco Investment, LLC |
NGV Fueling Services | NGV Fueling Services, LLC |
North Mendota | North Mendota Energy & Technology Park, LLC |
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Other Defined Terms: |
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AFUDC | Allowance for Funds Used During Construction |
ATC | American Transmission Company LLC |
Blount | Blount Station |
CAA | Clean Air Act |
CAIR | Clean Air Interstate Rule |
CAVR | Clean Air Visibility Rule |
Codification | Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification |
Columbia | Columbia Energy Center |
CSAPR | Cross-State Air Pollution Rule |
Dth | Dekatherms, a quantity measure used in respect of natural gas |
Elm Road Units | Elm Road Generating Station |
EPA | United States Environmental Protection Agency |
FASB | Financial Accounting Standards Board |
FTR | Financial Transmission Rights |
GHG | Greenhouse Gas |
Heating degree days (HDD) | Measure of the extent to which the average daily temperature is below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, which is considered an indicator of possible increased demand for energy to provide heating |
IRS | Internal Revenue Service |
kWh | Kilowatt-hour, a measure of electric energy produced |
MACT | Maximum Achievable Control Technology |
MATS | Mercury and Air Toxics Standards |
MISO | Midcontinent Independent System Operator (a regional transmission organization) |
MW | Megawatt, a measure of electric energy generating capacity |
MWh | Megawatt-hour, a measure of electric energy produced |
NAAQS | National Ambient Air Quality Standards |
NOV | Notice of Violation |
NOx | Nitrogen Oxides |
NSPS | New Source Performance Standards |
OPRB | Other Postretirement Benefits |
PGA | Purchased Gas Adjustment clause, a regulatory mechanism used to reconcile natural gas costs recovered in rates to actual costs |
PJM | PJM Interconnection, LLC (a regional transmission organization) |
PPA | Purchased power agreement |
PSCW | Public Service Commission of Wisconsin |
PSD | Prevention of Significant Deterioration |
RICE | Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine |
SCR | Selective Catalytic Reduction |
SEC | Securities and Exchange Commission |
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Item 1. Financial Statements.
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
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| 2014 |
| 2013 |
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| Operating Revenues: |
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| Regulated electric revenues | $ | 98,852 | $ | 93,494 |
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| Regulated gas revenues |
| 110,713 |
| 72,467 |
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| Nonregulated revenues |
| 680 |
| 1,276 |
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| Total Operating Revenues |
| 210,245 |
| 167,237 |
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| Operating Expenses: |
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| Fuel for electric generation |
| 14,132 |
| 10,760 |
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| Purchased power |
| 18,555 |
| 18,205 |
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| Cost of gas sold |
| 78,508 |
| 44,692 |
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| Other operations and maintenance |
| 40,472 |
| 41,649 |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
| 9,746 |
| 9,624 |
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| Other general taxes |
| 4,861 |
| 4,679 |
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| Total Operating Expenses |
| 166,274 |
| 129,609 |
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| Operating Income |
| 43,971 |
| 37,628 |
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| Other income, net |
| 4,552 |
| 3,309 |
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| Interest expense, net |
| (4,541) |
| (4,675) |
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| Income before income taxes |
| 43,982 |
| 36,262 |
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| Income tax provision |
| (16,265) |
| (13,678) |
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| Net Income | $ | 27,717 | $ | 22,584 |
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| Earnings Per Share of Common Stock |
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| (basic and diluted) | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.65 |
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| Dividends per share of common stock | $ | 0.272 | $ | 0.263 |
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| Average Shares Outstanding |
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| (basic and diluted) |
| 34,668 |
| 34,668 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the above unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
MGE Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| 2014 |
| 2013 |
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| Net Income | $ | 27,717 | $ | 22,584 |
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| Other comprehensive income, net of tax: |
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| Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of |
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| tax ($5 and $43) |
| 7 |
| 65 |
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| Comprehensive Income | $ | 27,724 | $ | 22,649 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the above unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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MGE Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| Operating Activities: |
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| Net income | $ | 27,717 | $ | 22,584 |
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| Items not affecting cash: |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
| 9,746 |
| 9,624 |
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| Deferred income taxes |
| (877) |
| 11,294 |
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| Provision for doubtful receivables |
| 743 |
| 743 |
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| Employee benefit plan expenses |
| (332) |
| 3,336 |
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| Equity earnings in ATC |
| (2,481) |
| (2,396) |
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| Other items |
| (679) |
| 750 |
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| Changes in working capital items: |
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| Decrease in current assets |
| 3,283 |
| 17,341 |
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| Increase (decrease) in current liabilities |
| 19,604 |
| (4,590) |
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| Dividend income from ATC |
| 1,917 |
| 1,807 |
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| Cash contributions to pension and other postretirement plans |
| (818) |
| (30,764) |
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| Other noncurrent items, net |
| 547 |
| (1,077) |
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| Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
| 58,370 |
| 28,652 |
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| Investing Activities: |
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| Capital expenditures |
| (21,800) |
| (29,164) |
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| Capital contributions to investments |
| (693) |
| (373) |
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| Other |
| (682) |
| (279) |
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| Cash Used for Investing Activities |
| (23,175) |
| (29,816) |
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| Financing Activities: |
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| Cash dividends paid on common stock |
| (9,420) |
| (9,132) |
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| Repayment of long-term debt |
| (1,019) |
| (667) |
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| Increase in short-term debt |
| - |
| 10,500 |
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| Other |
| (80) |
| - |
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| Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities |
| (10,519) |
| 701 |
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| Change in cash and cash equivalents |
| 24,676 |
| (463) |
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| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 68,813 |
| 46,357 |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 93,489 | $ | 45,894 |
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| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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| Significant noncash investing activities: |
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| Accrued capital expenditures | $ | 8,967 | $ | 12,699 |
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| The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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MGE Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(In thousands)
ASSETS |
| March 31, 2014 |
| December 31, 2013 |
Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 93,489 | $ | 68,813 |
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $4,501 and $4,219, respectively |
| 62,760 |
| 44,890 |
Other accounts receivable, less reserves of $608 and $750, respectively |
| 5,019 |
| 5,352 |
Unbilled revenues |
| 29,568 |
| 31,982 |
Materials and supplies, at average cost |
| 17,023 |
| 16,662 |
Fossil fuel |
| 4,675 |
| 5,206 |
Stored natural gas, at average cost |
| 642 |
| 13,988 |
Prepaid taxes |
| 11,773 |
| 19,106 |
Regulatory assets - current |
| 4,690 |
| 6,377 |
Other current assets |
| 9,301 |
| 8,225 |
Total Current Assets |
| 238,940 |
| 220,601 |
Regulatory assets |
| 105,253 |
| 107,166 |
Pension benefits |
| 16,013 |
| 15,071 |
Other deferred assets and other |
| 6,758 |
| 8,046 |
Property, Plant, and Equipment: |
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Property, plant, and equipment, net |
| 1,026,807 |
| 1,018,809 |
Construction work in progress |
| 147,449 |
| 141,415 |
Total Property, Plant, and Equipment |
| 1,174,256 |
| 1,160,224 |
Investments |
| 69,203 |
| 67,952 |
Total Assets | $ | 1,610,423 | $ | 1,579,060 |
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LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Long-term debt due within one year | $ | 4,121 | $ | 4,102 |
Accounts payable |
| 56,171 |
| 43,684 |
Accrued taxes |
| 11,275 |
| 822 |
Accrued interest |
| 3,250 |
| 4,839 |
Accrued payroll related items |
| 8,103 |
| 10,731 |
Deferred income taxes |
| - |
| 1,711 |
Regulatory liabilities - current |
| 11,537 |
| 13,538 |
Derivative liabilities |
| 6,540 |
| 7,750 |
Other current liabilities |
| 8,518 |
| 9,489 |
Total Current Liabilities |
| 109,515 |
| 96,666 |
Other Credits: |
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Deferred income taxes |
| 287,224 |
| 284,791 |
Investment tax credit - deferred |
| 1,362 |
| 1,413 |
Regulatory liabilities |
| 20,788 |
| 19,792 |
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits |
| 49,512 |
| 49,184 |
Derivative liabilities |
| 53,750 |
| 57,930 |
Other deferred liabilities and other |
| 54,155 |
| 52,360 |
Total Other Credits |
| 466,791 |
| 465,470 |
Capitalization: |
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Common shareholders' equity |
| 635,734 |
| 617,510 |
Long-term debt |
| 398,383 |
| 399,414 |
Total Capitalization |
| 1,034,117 |
| 1,016,924 |
Commitments and contingencies (see Footnote 8) |
| - |
| - |
Total Liabilities and Capitalization | $ | 1,610,423 | $ | 1,579,060 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the above unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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MGE Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Common Equity (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
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| Additional Paid-in Capital |
| Retained Earnings |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
| Total |
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| 2013 |
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| Beginning balance - December 31, 2012 | 34,668 | $ | 34,668 | $ | 316,268 | $ | 228,399 | $ | 94 | $ | 579,429 |
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| Net income |
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| 22,584 |
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| 22,584 |
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| Other comprehensive income |
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| 65 |
| 65 |
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| Common stock dividends declared |
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| ($0.263 per share) |
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| (9,132) |
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| (9,132) |
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| Ending balance - March 31, 2013 | 34,668 | $ | 34,668 | $ | 316,268 | $ | 241,851 | $ | 159 | $ | 592,946 |
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| 2014 |
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| Beginning balance - December 31, 2013 | 34,668 | $ | 34,668 | $ | 316,268 | $ | 266,197 | $ | 377 | $ | 617,510 |
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| Net income |
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| 27,717 |
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| 27,717 |
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| Other comprehensive income |
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| 7 |
| 7 |
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| Common stock dividends declared |
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| ($0.272 per share) |
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| (9,420) |
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| (9,420) |
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| Cash in lieu of fractional shares related |
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| to stock split |
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| (80) |
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| (80) |
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| Ending balance - March 31, 2014 | 34,668 | $ | 34,668 | $ | 316,268 | $ | 284,414 | $ | 384 | $ | 635,734 |
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| The accompanying notes are an integral part of the above unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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Madison Gas and Electric Company
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| Three Months Ended March 31, |
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| 2014 |
| 2013 |
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| Operating Revenues: |
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| Regulated electric revenues | $ | 98,858 | $ | 93,494 |
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| Regulated gas revenues |
| 110,718 |
| 72,467 |
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| Nonregulated revenues |
| 680 |
| 1,276 |
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| Total Operating Revenues |
| 210,256 |
| 167,237 |
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| Operating Expenses: |
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| Fuel for electric generation |
| 14,134 |
| 10,760 |
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| Purchased power |
| 18,558 |
| 18,205 |
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| Cost of gas sold |
| 78,513 |
| 44,692 |
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| Other operations and maintenance |
| 40,317 |
| 41,504 |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
| 9,734 |
| 9,624 |
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| Other general taxes |
| 4,861 |
| 4,679 |
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| Income tax provision |
| 14,924 |
| 12,870 |
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| Total Operating Expenses |
| 181,041 |
| 142,334 |
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| Operating Income |
| 29,215 |
| 24,903 |
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| Other Income and Deductions: |
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| AFUDC - equity funds |
| 1,950 |
| 596 |
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| Equity in earnings in ATC |
| 2,481 |
| 2,396 |
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| Income tax provision |
| (1,264) |
| (781) |
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| Other (expense) income, net |
| (158) |
| 141 |
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| Total Other Income and Deductions |
| 3,009 |
| 2,352 |
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| Income before interest expense |
| 32,224 |
| 27,255 |
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| Interest Expense: |
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| Interest on long-term debt |
| 5,249 |
| 4,928 |
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| Other interest, net |
| (25) |
| (37) |
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| AFUDC - borrowed funds |
| (643) |
| (196) |
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| Net Interest Expense |
| 4,581 |
| 4,695 |
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| Net Income | $ | 27,643 | $ | 22,560 |
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| Less Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, net of tax |
| (6,510) |
| (6,826) |
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| Net Income Attributable to MGE | $ | 21,133 | $ | 15,734 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the above unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
Madison Gas and Electric Company
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| Three Months Ended March 31, |
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| 2014 |
| 2013 |
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| Net Income | $ | 27,643 | $ | 22,560 |
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| Other comprehensive income, net of tax: |
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| Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of |
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| tax ($12 and $18) |
| 18 |
| 27 |
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| Comprehensive Income | $ | 27,661 | $ | 22,587 |
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| Less: Comprehensive income attributable to Noncontrolling |
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| Interest, net of tax |
| (6,510) |
| (6,826) |
|
| Comprehensive Income attributable to MGE | $ | 21,151 | $ | 15,761 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the above unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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Madison Gas and Electric Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| ||
|
|
|
| |||
|
|
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Net income | $ | 27,643 | $ | 22,560 |
|
| Items not affecting cash: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Depreciation and amortization |
| 9,734 |
| 9,624 |
|
| Deferred income taxes |
| (1,141) |
| 11,016 |
|
| Provision for doubtful receivables |
| 743 |
| 743 |
|
| Employee benefit plan expenses |
| (332) |
| 3,336 |
|
| Equity earnings in ATC |
| (2,481) |
| (2,396) |
|
| Other items |
| (546) |
| 882 |
|
| Changes in working capital items: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Decrease in current assets |
| 7,817 |
| 17,135 |
|
| Increase (decrease) in current liabilities |
| 17,488 |
| (4,326) |
|
| Dividend income from ATC |
| 1,917 |
| 1,807 |
|
| Cash contributions to pension and other postretirement plans |
| (818) |
| (30,764) |
|
| Other noncurrent items, net |
| 521 |
| (1,096) |
|
| Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
| 60,545 |
| 28,521 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Capital expenditures |
| (21,800) |
| (29,164) |
|
| Capital contributions to investments |
| (533) |
| (178) |
|
| Other |
| (637) |
| (184) |
|
| Cash Used for Investing Activities |
| (22,970) |
| (29,526) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Cash dividends paid to parent by MGE |
| (7,000) |
| - |
|
| Distributions to parent from noncontrolling interest |
| (6,909) |
| (5,500) |
|
| Equity contribution received by noncontrolling interest |
| 533 |
| 178 |
|
| Repayment of long-term debt |
| (1,019) |
| (667) |
|
| Increase in short-term debt |
| - |
| 10,500 |
|
| Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities |
| (14,395) |
| 4,511 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Change in cash and cash equivalents |
| 23,180 |
| 3,506 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 14,808 |
| 6,350 |
|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 37,988 | $ | 9,856 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Significant noncash investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Accrued capital expenditures | $ | 8,967 | $ | 12,699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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Madison Gas and Electric Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(In thousands)
ASSETS |
| March 31, 2014 |
| December 31, 2013 |
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 37,988 | $ | 14,808 |
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $4,501 and $4,219, respectively |
| 62,760 |
| 44,890 |
Affiliate receivables |
| 550 |
| 534 |
Other accounts receivable, less reserves of $608 and $750, respectively |
| 4,937 |
| 5,274 |
Unbilled revenues |
| 29,568 |
| 31,982 |
Materials and supplies, at average cost |
| 17,023 |
| 16,662 |
Fossil fuel |
| 4,675 |
| 5,206 |
Stored natural gas, at average cost |
| 642 |
| 13,988 |
Prepaid taxes |
| 12,044 |
| 23,934 |
Regulatory assets - current |
| 4,690 |
| 6,377 |
Other current assets |
| 8,979 |
| 8,197 |
Total Current Assets |
| 183,856 |
| 171,852 |
Affiliate receivable long-term |
| 5,692 |
| 5,825 |
Regulatory assets |
| 105,253 |
| 107,166 |
Pension benefits |
| 16,013 |
| 15,071 |
Other deferred assets and other |
| 4,818 |
| 6,138 |
Property, Plant, and Equipment: |
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net |
| 1,025,886 |
| 1,017,877 |
Construction work in progress |
| 147,449 |
| 141,415 |
Total Property, Plant, and Equipment |
| 1,173,335 |
| 1,159,292 |
Investments |
| 66,426 |
| 65,299 |
Total Assets | $ | 1,555,393 | $ | 1,530,643 |
|
|
|
| |
LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION |
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt due within one year | $ | 4,121 | $ | 4,102 |
Accounts payable |
| 56,171 |
| 43,684 |
Accrued interest and taxes |
| 10,019 |
| 6,040 |
Accrued payroll related items |
| 8,103 |
| 10,731 |
Deferred income taxes |
| 707 |
| 2,723 |
Regulatory liabilities - current |
| 11,537 |
| 13,538 |
Derivative liabilities |
| 6,540 |
| 7,750 |
Other current liabilities |
| 8,244 |
| 6,446 |
Total Current Liabilities |
| 105,442 |
| 95,014 |
Other Credits: |
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
| 281,261 |
| 279,085 |
Investment tax credit - deferred |
| 1,362 |
| 1,413 |
Regulatory liabilities |
| 20,788 |
| 19,792 |
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits |
| 49,512 |
| 49,184 |
Derivative liabilities |
| 53,750 |
| 57,930 |
Other deferred liabilities and other |
| 54,156 |
| 52,357 |
Total Other Credits |
| 460,829 |
| 459,761 |
Capitalization: |
|
|
|
|
Common shareholder's equity |
| 471,642 |
| 457,491 |
Noncontrolling interest |
| 119,097 |
| 118,963 |
Total Equity |
| 590,739 |
| 576,454 |
Long-term debt |
| 398,383 |
| 399,414 |
Total Capitalization |
| 989,122 |
| 975,868 |
Commitments and contingencies (see Footnote 8) |
| - |
| - |
Total Liabilities and Capitalization | $ | 1,555,393 | $ | 1,530,643 |
|
|
|
| |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the above unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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Madison Gas and Electric Company
Consolidated Statements of Common Equity (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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MGE Energy, Inc., and Madison Gas and Electric Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation - MGE Energy and MGE.
This report is a combined report of MGE Energy and MGE. References in this report to "MGE Energy" are to MGE Energy, Inc. and its subsidiaries. References in this report to "MGE" are to Madison Gas and Electric Company.
MGE Power Elm Road and MGE Power West Campus own electric generating assets and lease those assets to MGE. Both entities are variable interest entities under applicable authoritative guidance. MGE is considered the primary beneficiary of these entities as a result of contractual agreements. As a result, MGE has consolidated MGE Power Elm Road and MGE Power West Campus. See Footnote 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of MGE Energy's and MGE's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2014, and for the three months ended, are unaudited, but include all adjustments that MGE Energy and MGE management consider necessary for a fair statement of their respective financial statements. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature except as otherwise disclosed. The year-end consolidated balance sheet information was derived from the audited balance sheet appearing in MGE Energy's and MGE's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes on pages 57 through 100 of the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
On December 20, 2013, MGE Energy's Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock split of MGE Energy's common stock in the form of a stock dividend. The additional shares were distributed February 7, 2014, to all shareholders of record as of January 24, 2014. All shares and per share data provided in this report give effect to this stock split.
Equity and Financing Arrangements.
a.
Common Stock - MGE Energy.
MGE Energy sells shares of its common stock through its Stock Plan. Those shares may be newly issued shares or shares that MGE Energy has purchased in the open market for resale to participants in the Stock Plan. All sales under the stock plan are covered by a shelf registration statement that MGE Energy filed with the SEC. For both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, MGE Energy did not issue any new shares of common stock under the Stock Plan.
b.
Dilutive Shares Calculation - MGE Energy.
MGE Energy does not hold any dilutive securities.
Investment in ATC - MGE Energy and MGE.
ATC owns and operates electric transmission facilities primarily in Wisconsin. MGE received an interest in ATC when it, like other Wisconsin electric utilities, contributed its electric transmission facilities to ATC as required by Wisconsin law. That interest is presently held by MGE Transco, which is jointly owned by MGE Energy and MGE.
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MGE Transco has accounted for its investment in ATC under the equity method of accounting. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, MGE Transco recorded the following:
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| ||
|
|
|
| |||
| (In thousands) |
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| Equity in earnings from investment in ATC | $ | 2,481 | $ | 2,396 |
|
| Dividends received from ATC |
| 1,917 |
| 1,807 |
|
| Capital contributions to ATC |
| 533 |
| 178 |
|
On April 30, 2014, MGE Transco made an additional $0.5 million capital contribution to ATC.
MGE Transco's investment in ATC as of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, was $65.6 million and $64.5 million, respectively.
At March 31, 2014, MGE is the majority owner, and MGE Energy, the holding company, is the minority owner of MGE Transco. MGE Energy's proportionate share of the equity and net income of MGE Transco is classified within the MGE financial statements as noncontrolling interest.
ATC's summarized financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, is as follows:
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| ||
|
|
|
| |||
| (In thousands) |
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| Operating revenues | $ | 163,337 | $ | 151,737 |
|
| Operating expenses |
| (78,623) |
| (69,770) |
|
| Other income (expense), net |
| 388 |
| (448) |
|
| Interest expense, net |
| (21,996) |
| (21,044) |
|
| Earnings before members' income taxes | $ | 63,106 | $ | 60,475 |
|
Columbia Environmental Project Construction - MGE Energy and MGE.
MGE and two other utilities jointly own Columbia, a coal-fired generating facility. WPL is the plant operator and permit holder, and owns 46.2% of Columbia. WPSC owns a 31.8% interest, and MGE owns a 22% interest, in Columbia. In early 2011, the PSCW issued a Certificate and Order authorizing the construction of scrubbers and bag houses and associated equipment on Columbia Units 1 and 2 to reduce SO2 and mercury emissions. Unit 2 was placed into service in April 2014 and Unit 1 is expected to be placed into service in the third quarter of 2014. The scrubbers and bag houses are expected to support compliance obligations for current and anticipated air quality regulations, including CAIR, CSAPR, the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), and the Wisconsin Mercury Rule. The operator's current estimate shows that MGE's share of the capital expenditures required for this project is approximately $135 million. As of March 31, 2014, MGE had accumulated $124.3 million (excluding carrying costs) related to its share of the project, which is reflected in the Construction Work in Progress balance on MGE Energy's and MGE's consolidated balance sheets. MGE expects to incur capital expenditures of approximately $10.7 million for the remainder of 2014. These amounts may change as a result of modifications to the project estimate or timing differences. MGE's share of various contractual commitments entered for the project as of March 31, 2014, is $10.7 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, MGE has recognized after tax $1.9 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in AFUDC equity related to this project.
MGE expects that the costs pertaining to this project will be fully recoverable through rates. For 2014, the PSCW authorized MGE 100% AFUDC on this project during construction. For 2013, the PSCW authorized MGE a 50% current return (included in customer rates) and the remaining 50% as AFUDC.
Taxes - MGE Energy and MGE.
Effective Tax Rate.
MGE Energy's effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, was 37.0% and 37.7%, respectively. MGE's effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, was
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36.9% and 37.7%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily attributable to higher AFUDC equity earnings in 2014.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - MGE Energy and MGE.
MGE maintains qualified and nonqualified pension plans, health care, and life insurance benefits. Additionally, MGE has defined contribution 401(k) benefit plans.
The following table presents the components of MGE Energy's and MGE's net periodic benefit costs recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. A portion of the net periodic benefit cost is capitalized within the consolidated balance sheets.
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| ||
|
|
|
| |||
| (In thousands) |
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| Pension Benefits |
|
|
|
|
|
| Components of net periodic (benefit) cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Service cost | $ | 1,484 | $ | 1,929 |
|
| Interest cost |
| 3,251 |
| 3,186 |
|
| Expected return on assets |
| (5,279) |
| (4,776) |
|
| Amortization of: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Prior service (benefit) cost |
| 49 |
| 79 |
|
| Actuarial loss |
| 173 |
| 2,015 |
|
| Net periodic (benefit) cost | $ | (322) | $ | 2,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Postretirement Benefits |
|
|
|
|
|
| Components of net periodic (benefit) cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Service cost | $ | 330 | $ | 596 |
|
| Interest cost |
| 772 |
| 970 |
|
| Expected return on assets |
| (654) |
| (544) |
|
| Amortization of: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Transition obligation |
| 1 |
| 1 |
|
| Prior service (benefit) cost |
| (668) |
| 28 |
|
| Actuarial loss |
| 39 |
| 311 |
|
| Net periodic (benefit) cost | $ | (180) | $ | 1,362 |
|
Share-Based Compensation - MGE Energy and MGE.
Under MGE Energy's Performance Unit Plan, eligible employees may receive performance units that entitle the holder to receive a cash payment equal to the value of a designated number of shares of MGE Energy's common stock, plus dividend equivalent payments thereon, at the end of the set performance period.
In addition to units granted in 2009 through 2013, on February 21, 2014, 21,991 units were granted based on the MGE Energy closing stock price as of that date. These units are subject to a five-year graded vesting schedule and have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-two stock split declared December 20, 2013. On the grant date, MGE Energy and MGE measure the cost of the employee services received in exchange for a performance unit award based on the current market value of MGE Energy common stock. The fair value of the awards has been subsequently re-measured at March 31, 2014, as required by applicable accounting standards. Changes in fair value have been recognized as compensation cost. Since this amount is re-measured quarterly throughout the vesting period, the compensation cost is subject to variability.
For nonretirement eligible employees, stock based compensation costs are accrued and recognized using the graded vesting method. Compensation cost for retirement eligible employees or employees that will become retirement eligible during the vesting schedule are recognized on an abridged horizon.
In December 2013, a Director Incentive Plan was approved for the non-employee members of the Board of Directors. This plan is similar to MGE Energy's Performance Unit Plan for eligible employees described above. Under the plan, a non-employee director can receive performance units that entitle the holder to receive a cash payment equal to the value of a designated number of shares of MGE Energy's common stock, plus dividend
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payments, at the end of the set performance period. The units are subject to a three-year graded vesting schedule. In January 2014, unit awards of 4,683 (post-split) were granted to the non-employee Directors. For accounting purposes, the awards will be measured similarly to the employee unit awards.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, MGE recorded $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in compensation expense as a result of the plans. In January 2014, cash payments of $1.2 million were distributed relating to awards that were granted in 2009. No forfeitures occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013. At March 31, 2014, $3.9 million of outstanding awards are vested.
Commitments and Contingencies - MGE Energy and MGE.
a.
Environmental.
MGE Energy and MGE are subject to frequently changing local, state, and federal regulations concerning air quality, water quality, land use, threatened and endangered species, hazardous materials handling, and solid waste disposal. These regulations affect the manner in which they conduct their operations, the costs of those operations, as well as capital and operating expenditures. Regulatory initiatives, proposed rules, and court challenges to adopted rules, have the potential to have a material effect on our capital expenditures and operating costs. These initiatives, proposed rules, and court challenges include:
·
The President's announced plan and directive to the EPA to regulate carbon pollution, or GHG emissions, from new and existing electric power generation, and EPA's related proposed GHG New Source Performance Standards (NSPS).
·
Rules to regulate NOx and SO2 emissions, including the EPA's Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which recently has been reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court (see below for recent developments with CSAPR). The Sierra Club has sought federal appellate court review of Wisconsin's implementation plan for CAVR. Both the pending reinstatement of CSAPR and the appellate court review of Wisconsin's implementation plan for Clean Air Visibility Rule (CAVR) make the nature of compliance requirements uncertain.
·
Rules to regulate mercury and similar emissions, including Wisconsin's adopted Mercury Rule and the EPA's adopted Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
·
The EPA's proposed cooling water intake rules. The EPA issued a proposed Phase II rule and alternative compliance strategies for existing facilities in April 2011 and has announced that it intends to release the final rule in May 2014 pursuant to a consent agreement.
·
The EPA's proposed water effluent limitations guidelines and standards for steam electric power plants, which focus on the reduction of metals and other pollutants in wastewater from new and existing power plants from coal-burning plants such as our Columbia and Elm Road Units.
·
The EPA's ongoing review of several National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), including the potential lowering of ozone NAAQS, and upcoming guidance for determining attainment for sulfur dioxide NAAQS.
·
The EPA is reconsidering the current emergency dispatch restrictions in the Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Maximum Achievable Control Technology (RICE MACT) regulation. The reconsideration could result in increased or decreased restrictions for these engines.
The matters in the bullet points above are discussed further in Footnote 18.d. in MGE Energy's and MGE's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to the developments noted above, the following discussion is an update to the current status of environmental matters set forth in that Footnote.
EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Upheld by the Supreme Court
On April 29, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision upholding CSAPR, thereby reversing the D.C. Circuit Court's decision on CSAPR, and remanding the matter back to the D.C. Circuit for further proceedings. The EPA may amend CSAPR to modify compliance deadlines that have passed since the rule was vacated by the D.C. Circuit. It is unclear if the rule will be reinstated for 2014 emissions or later. The
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Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) will remain in effect until CSAPR is reinstated. See MGE Energy's and MGE's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10K for additional information on the legal proceedings associated with these environmental matters.
Past evaluations of CSAPR's effect on MGE have pointed to SO2 emissions at our Columbia plant as being our primary concern in meeting emissions allocations under CSAPR. Planned new SO2 controls at Columbia are underway; Unit 2 was completed in April 2014 and Unit 1 is expected to be completed by third quarter of 2014 (see Footnote 4 for information regarding the Columbia environmental construction project). MGE expects that the costs pertaining to meeting CSAPR requirements will be fully recoverable through rates. We will continue to monitor and evaluate recoverability through the D.C. Circuit Court process and the EPA implementation phase.
Columbia
Based upon current available information, compliance with various environmental requirements and initiatives is expected to result in significant additional operating and capital expenditures at Columbia as noted below.
Columbia Environmental Project
See Footnote 4 for information regarding the Columbia environmental construction project.
Columbia Clean Air Act Litigation
In December 2009, the EPA sent a notice of violation (NOV) to MGE as one of the co-owners of Columbia. The NOV alleges that WPL, as owner-operator, and the other co-owners failed to comply with appropriate pre-construction review and permitting requirements and, as a result, violated the PSD program requirements, the Title V operating permit requirements of the CAA and the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP). In April 2013, the EPA filed a lawsuit against the co-owners of Columbia asserting similar allegations. In September 2010 and April 2013, Sierra Club filed lawsuits against WPL alleging violations of the CAA at Columbia and other WPL-operated Wisconsin facilities.
In April 2013, WPL, as owner-operator, along with the other owners of Columbia, entered into a consent decree with the EPA and the Sierra Club to resolve these claims, while admitting no liability. In June 2013, the consent decree was approved and entered by the Court. The consent decree requires installation of the following emission controls at Columbia: scrubbers and baghouses at Columbia Units 1 and 2 by December 31, 2014, and an SCR system at Columbia Unit 2 by December 31, 2018. In addition, the consent decree establishes emission rate limits for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter for Columbia Units 1 and 2. The consent decree also includes annual plant-wide emission caps for SO2 and NOx for Columbia. MGE also paid approximately $0.2 million as its share of a civil penalty and will complete approximately $0.6 million in environmental mitigation projects. MGE intends to seek recovery in rates of the costs associated with its compliance with the terms of the final consent decree and currently expects to recover any material compliance costs.
b.
Chattel Paper Agreement and Other Guarantees.
MGE makes available to qualifying customers a financing program for the purchase and installation of energy-related equipment that will provide more efficient use of utility service at the customer's property. MGE is party to a chattel paper purchase agreement with a financial institution under which it can sell or finance an undivided interest with recourse, in up to $10.0 million of the financing program receivables, until July 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, MGE had sold a $5.1 million interest in these receivables. MGE retains the servicing responsibility for these receivables. As of March 31, 2014, the servicing asset recognized by MGE is $0.3 million.
MGE accounts for servicing rights under the amortization method. Initial determination of the servicing asset fair value is based on the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rate is based on the PSCW authorized weighted cost of capital.
MGE would be required to perform under its guarantee if a customer defaulted on its loan. The energy-related equipment installed at the customer sites is used to secure the customer loans. The loan balances outstanding at March 31, 2014, approximate the fair value of the energy-related equipment acting as
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collateral. The length of the MGE guarantee to the financial institution varies from one to ten years depending on the term of the underlying customer loan. Principal payments for the remainder of 2014 and the next four years on the loans are:
(In thousands) |
| 2014 |
| 2015 |
| 2016 |
| 2017 |
| 2018 |
Chattel Paper | $ | 477 | $ | 1,007 | $ | 910 | $ | 506 | $ | 449 |
c.
Legal Matters.
MGE is involved in various legal matters that are being defended and handled in the normal course of business. MGE maintains accruals for such costs that are probable of being incurred and subject to reasonable estimation. The accrued amount for these matters is not material to the financial statements.
d.
Purchase Contracts.
MGE Energy and MGE have entered into various commodity supply, transportation, and storage contracts to meet their obligations to deliver electricity and natural gas to customers. As of March 31, 2014, the future commitments related to these purchase contracts were as follows:
(In thousands) |
| 2014 |
| 2015 |
| 2016 |
| 2017 |
| 2018 |
Purchase power(a) | $ | 50,542 | $ | 49,072 | $ | 49,743 | $ | 50,243 | $ | 51,265 |
MGE has several purchase power agreements to help meet future electric supply requirements. Management expects to recover these costs in future customer rates.
Derivative and Hedging Instruments - MGE Energy and MGE.
a.
Purpose.
As part of its regular operations, MGE enters into contracts, including options, swaps, futures, forwards, and other contractual commitments, to manage its exposure to commodity prices and gas revenues. To the extent that these contracts are derivatives, MGE assesses whether or not the normal purchases or normal sales exclusion applies. For contracts to which this exclusion cannot be applied, MGE Energy and MGE recognize such derivatives in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The majority of MGE's derivative activities are conducted in accordance with its electric and gas risk management program, which is approved by the PSCW and limits the volume MGE can hedge with specific risk management strategies. The maximum length of time over which cash flows related to energy commodities can be hedged is four years. If the derivative qualifies for regulatory deferral, the derivatives are marked to fair value and are offset with a corresponding regulatory asset or liability. The deferred gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the delivery month applicable to the instrument. Gains and losses related to hedges qualifying for regulatory treatment are recoverable in gas rates through the PGA or in electric rates as a component of the fuel rules mechanism.
b.
Notional Amounts.
The gross notional volume of open derivatives is as follows:
|
| March 31, 2014 |
| December 31, 2013 |
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | 409,800 MWh |
| 458,660 MWh |
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | 2,200,000 Dth |
| 3,750,000 Dth |
|
| FTRs | 790 MW |
| 1,984 MW |
|
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c.
Financial Statement Presentation.
MGE purchases and sells exchange-traded and over-the-counter options, swaps, and future contracts. These arrangements are primarily entered into to help stabilize the price risk associated with gas or power purchases. These transactions are employed by both MGE's gas and electric segments. Additionally, as a result of the firm transmission agreements that MGE holds on transmission paths in the MISO market, MGE holds FTRs. An FTR is a financial instrument that entitles the holder to a stream of revenues or charges based on the differences in hourly day-ahead energy prices between two points on the transmission grid. The fair values of these instruments are offset with a corresponding regulatory asset/liability depending on whether they are in a net loss/gain position. Depending on the nature of the instrument, the gain or loss associated with these transactions will be reflected as cost of gas sold, fuel for electric generation, or purchased power expense in the delivery month applicable to the instrument. At March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the fair value of exchange traded derivatives and FTRs exceeded their cost basis by $2.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively.
MGE is a party to a ten-year purchased power agreement that provides MGE with firm capacity and energy during a base term from June 1, 2012, through May 31, 2022. The agreement also allows MGE an option to extend the contract after the base term. The agreement is accounted for as a derivative contract and is recognized at its fair value on the consolidated balance sheet. However, the derivative qualifies for regulatory deferral and is recognized with a corresponding regulatory asset or liability depending on whether the fair value is in a loss or gain position. The fair value of the contract at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, reflects a loss position of $60.3 million and $65.7 million, respectively. The actual fuel cost will be recognized in purchased power expense in the month of purchase.
The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheet. All derivative instruments in this table are presented on a gross basis and are calculated prior to the netting of instruments with the same counterparty under a master netting agreement as well as the netting of collateral. For financial statement purposes, MGE Energy and MGE have netted instruments with the same counterparty under a master netting agreement as well as the netting of collateral.
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| Asset Derivatives |
| Liability Derivatives | ||||
(In thousands) |
| Balance Sheet Location |
| Fair Value |
| Balance Sheet Location |
| Fair Value |
March 31, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity derivative contracts |
| Other current assets | $ | 2,086 | Derivative liability (current) | $ | 111 | |
Commodity derivative contracts |
| Other deferred charges |
| 37 |
| Derivative liability (long-term) |
| 41 |
FTRs |
| Other current assets |
| 106 |
| Derivative liability (current) |
| - |
Ten-year PPA |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| Derivative liability (current) |
| 6,540 |
Ten-year PPA |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| Derivative liability (long-term) |
| 53,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity derivative contracts |
| Other current assets | $ | 1,356 |
| Derivative liability (current) | $ | 51 |
Commodity derivative contracts |
| Other deferred charges |
| 167 |
| Derivative liability (long-term) |
| 48 |
FTRs |
| Other current assets |
| 363 |
| Derivative liability (current) |
| - |
Ten-year PPA |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| Derivative liability (current) |
| 7,750 |
Ten-year PPA |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| Derivative liability (long-term) |
| 57,930 |
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The following tables show the effect of netting arrangements for recognized derivative assets and liabilities that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement on the balance sheet.
| Offsetting of Derivative Assets |
| ||||||||
| (In thousands) |
| Gross amounts |
| Gross amounts offset in balance sheet |
| Collateral posted against derivative positions |
| Net amount presented in balance sheet |
|
| March 31, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | $ | 2,123 | $ | (152) | $ | - | $ | 1,971 |
|
| FTRs |
| 106 |
| - |
| - |
| 106 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| December 31, 2013 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | $ | 1,523 | $ | (99) | $ | (175) | $ | 1,249 |
|
| FTRs |
| 363 |
| - |
| - |
| 363 |
|
| Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities |
| ||||||||
| (In thousands) |
| Gross amounts |
| Gross amounts offset in balance sheet |
| Collateral posted against derivative positions |
| Net amount presented in balance sheet |
|
| March 31, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | $ | 152 | $ | (152) | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Ten-year PPA |
| 60,290 |
| - |
| - |
| 60,290 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| December 31, 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | $ | 99 | $ | (99) | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Ten-year PPA |
| 65,680 |
| - |
| - |
| 65,680 |
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The following tables summarize the unrealized and realized gains (losses) related to the derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
|
| 2014 |
|
| 2013 | ||||
(In thousands) |
| Current and long- term regulatory asset |
| Other current assets |
|
| Current and long- term regulatory asset |
| Other current assets |
Three Months Ended March 31: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, | $ | 63,893 | $ | 411 |
| $ | 72,329 | $ | 574 |
Change in unrealized gain |
| (13,601) |
| - |
|
| (1,697) |
| - |
Realized loss reclassified to a deferred account |
| 1,535 |
| (1,535) |
|
| (290) |
| 290 |
Realized gain (loss) reclassified to income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement |
| 6,386 |
| 1,475 |
|
| (1,145) |
| (605) |
Balance at March 31, | $ | 58,213 | $ | 351 |
| $ | 69,197 | $ | 259 |
|
|
| Realized losses (gains) |
| ||
| (In thousands) |
| Fuel for electric generation/ purchased power |
| Cost of gas sold |
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2014: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | $ | (4,795) | $ | (1,220) |
|
| FTRs |
| (636) |
| - |
|
| Ten-year PPA |
| (1,210) |
| - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2013: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Commodity derivative contracts | $ | 22 | $ | 608 |
|
| FTRs |
| (158) |
| - |
|
| Ten-year PPA |
| 1,278 |
| - |
|
MGE's commodity derivative contracts, FTRs, and ten-year PPA are subject to regulatory deferral. These derivatives are marked to fair value and are offset with a corresponding regulatory asset or liability. Realized gains and losses are deferred on the consolidated balance sheet and are recognized in earnings in the delivery
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month applicable to the instrument. As a result of the above described treatment, there are no unrealized gains or losses that flow through earnings.
The ten-year PPA has a provision that may require MGE to post collateral if MGE's debt rating falls below investment grade (i.e., below BBB-). The amount of collateral that it may be required to post varies from $20.0 million to $40.0 million, depending on MGE's nominated capacity amount. As of March 31, 2014, no collateral has been posted. Certain counterparties extend MGE a credit limit. If MGE exceeds these limits, the counterparties may require collateral to be posted. As of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, no counterparties were in a net liability position.
Nonperformance of counterparties to the non-exchange traded derivatives could expose MGE to credit loss. However, MGE enters into transactions only with companies that meet or exceed strict credit guidelines, and it monitors these counterparties on an ongoing basis to mitigate nonperformance risk in its portfolio. As of March 31, 2014, no counterparties have defaulted.
Rate Matters - MGE Energy and MGE.
a.
Rate Proceedings.
On April 17, 2014, MGE filed an application with the PSCW requesting a 2.8% increase to electric rates and a 2.3% decrease to gas rates for 2015. Electric and natural gas rates would then be frozen in 2016, subject to review of fuel costs. As a condition of the rate freeze, MGE has requested escrow accounting treatment for transmission related costs starting in 2015. This treatment will allow MGE to reflect any differential in actual costs incurred in its next rate case filing. The proposed electric rate increases cover costs associated with the construction of emission-reduction equipment at Columbia and improvements and reliability of the state's electric transmission system.
On July 26, 2013, the PSCW authorized MGE to freeze electric and natural gas rates at 2013 levels for 2014. The order includes authorizing 100% AFUDC on the Columbia scrubber construction project and deferral of increased costs related to ATC and MISO Schedule 26 fees. As part of the rate freeze plan authorized by the PSCW, effective January 1, 2014, approximately $6.2 million associated with a 2012 fuel rule surplus credit will not be required to be refunded to customers and will be amortized in 2014. The fuel credit will accrue interest at MGE's weighted cost of capital. The authorized return on equity will remain unchanged at 10.3%.
On December 14, 2012, the PSCW authorized MGE to increase 2013 rates for retail electric customers by 3.8% or $14.9 million and to increase gas rates by 1.0% or $1.6 million. The change in retail electric rates was driven by costs for new environmental equipment at Columbia, final construction costs for the Elm Road Units, transmission reliability enhancements, and purchased power costs. The authorized return on common stock equity remains unchanged at 10.3%.
b.
Fuel Rules.
Fuel rules require the PSCW and Wisconsin utilities to defer electric fuel-related costs that fall outside a symmetrical cost tolerance band around the amount approved for a utility in its most recent base rate proceedings. Any over/under recovery of the actual costs is determined on an annual basis and will be adjusted in future billings to electric retail customers. The fuel rules bandwidth is currently set at plus or minus 2%. Under fuel rules, MGE would defer costs, less any excess revenues, if its actual electric fuel costs exceeded 102% of the electric fuel costs allowed in its latest rate order. Excess revenues are defined as revenues in the year in question that provide MGE with a greater return on common equity than authorized by the PSCW in MGE's latest rate order. Conversely, MGE is required to defer the benefit of lower costs if actual electric fuel costs were less than 98% of the electric fuel costs allowed in that order.
As of March 31, 2014, MGE did not defer any electric fuel-related savings/costs that are outside the range authorized by the PSCW. As part of the rate freeze plan authorized by the PSCW for 2014, $1.6 million of the approximately $6.2 million associated with the 2012 fuel rule surplus credit was amortized against purchase power expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - MGE Energy and MGE.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard clarifies that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability including assumptions about risk. The standard also establishes a three level fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of the assumptions used and requires the use of observable market data when available. The levels are:
Level 1 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices within active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices within active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations that are correlated with or otherwise verifiable by observable market data.
Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable and reflect management's best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
a.
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Recorded at the Carrying Amount.
At March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair market value due to the short maturity of those investments and obligations. The estimated fair market value of MGE Energy's and MGE's long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar financial instruments at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013. Since long-term debt is not traded in an active market, it is classified as Level 2. The estimated fair market value of MGE Energy's and MGE's financial instruments are as follows:
|
|
| March 31, 2014 |
|
| December 31, 2013 |
| ||||
| (In thousands) |
| Carrying Amount |
| Fair Value |
|
| Carrying Amount |
| Fair Value |
|
| MGE Energy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 93,489 | $ | 93,489 |
| $ | 68,813 | $ | 68,813 |
|
| Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Long-term debt* |
| 402,774 |
| 436,788 |
|
| 403,793 |
| 432,010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| MGE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 37,988 | $ | 37,988 |
| $ | 14,808 | $ | 14,808 |
|
| Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Long-term debt* |
| 402,774 |
| 436,788 |
|
| 403,793 |
| 432,010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| *Includes long-term debt due within one year. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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b.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements.
The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for MGE Energy and MGE.
|
|
| Fair Value as of March 31, 2014 |
| ||||||
| (In thousands) |
| Total |
| Level 1 |
| Level 2 |
| Level 3 |
|
| MGE Energy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Exchange-traded investments | $ | 804 | $ | 804 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Total Assets | $ | 804 | $ | 804 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Derivatives, net | $ | 58,213 | $ | (584) | $ | - | $ | 58,797 |
|
| Deferred compensation |
| 2,472 |
| - |
| 2,472 |
| - |
|
| Total Liabilities | $ | 60,685 | $ | (584) | $ | 2,472 | $ | 58,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| MGE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Exchange-traded investments | $ | 461 | $ | 461 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Total Assets | $ | 461 | $ | 461 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Derivatives, net | $ | 58,213 | $ | (584) | $ | - | $ | 58,797 |
|
| Deferred compensation |
| 2,472 |
| - |
| 2,472 |
| - |
|
| Total Liabilities | $ | 60,685 | $ | (584) | $ | 2,472 | $ | 58,797 |
|
|
|
| Fair Value as of December 31, 2013 |
| ||||||
| (In thousands) |
| Total |
| Level 1 |
| Level 2 |
| Level 3 |
|
| MGE Energy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Exchange-traded investments | $ | 792 | $ | 792 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Total Assets | $ | 792 | $ | 792 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Derivatives, net(a) | $ | 63,893 | $ | (735) | $ | - | $ | 64,628 |
|
| Deferred compensation |
| 2,364 |
| - |
| 2,364 |
| - |
|
| Total Liabilities | $ | 66,257 | $ | (735) | $ | 2,364 | $ | 64,628 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| MGE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Exchange-traded investments | $ | 431 | $ | 431 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Total Assets | $ | 431 | $ | 431 | $ | - | $ | - |
|
| Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Derivatives, net(a) | $ | 63,893 | $ | (735) | $ | - | $ | 64,628 |
|
| Deferred compensation |
| 2,364 |
| - |
| 2,364 |
| - |
|
| Total Liabilities | $ | 66,257 | $ | (735) | $ | 2,364 | $ | 64,628 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (a) These amounts are shown gross and exclude $0.2 million of collateral that was posted against derivative positions with counterparties. |
|
No transfers were made in or out of Level 1 or Level 2 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Investments include exchange-traded investment securities valued using quoted prices on active exchanges and are therefore classified as Level 1.
Derivatives include exchange-traded derivative contracts, over-the-counter transactions, a ten-year purchased power agreement, and FTRs. Most exchange-traded derivative contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are therefore classified as Level 1. A small number of exchange-traded derivative contracts are valued using quoted market pricing in markets with insufficient volumes and are therefore classified as Level 3. Transactions done with an over-the-counter party are on inactive markets and are therefore considered unobservable and classified as Level 3. These transactions are
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valued based on quoted prices from markets with similar exchange traded transactions. FTRs are priced based upon monthly auction results for identical or similar instruments in a closed market with limited data available and are therefore classified as Level 3.
The ten-year purchased power agreement (see Footnote 9) was valued using an internally-developed pricing model and therefore is classified as Level 3. The model projects future market energy prices and compares those prices to the projected power costs to be incurred under the contract. Inputs to the model require significant management judgment and estimation. Future energy prices are based on a forward power pricing curve using exchange-traded contracts in the electric futures market, where such exchange-traded contracts exist, and upon calculations based on forward gas prices, where such exchange-traded contracts do not exist. A basis adjustment is applied to the market energy price to reflect the price differential between the market price delivery point and the counterparty delivery point. The historical relationship between the delivery points is reviewed and a discount (below 100%) or premium (above 100%) is derived. This comparison is done for both peak times when demand is high and off peak times when demand is low. If the basis adjustment is lowered, the fair value measurement will decrease and if the basis adjustment is increased, the fair value measurement will increase.
The projected power costs anticipated to be incurred under the purchased power agreement are determined using many factors, including historical generating costs, future prices, and expected fuel mix of the counterparty. An increase in the projected fuel costs would result in a decrease in the fair value measurement of the purchased power agreement. A significant input that MGE estimates is the counterparty's fuel mix in determining the projected power cost. MGE also considers the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This consideration includes assumptions about market risk such as liquidity, volatility, and contract duration. The fair value model uses a discount rate that incorporates discounting, credit, and model risks.
This model is prepared by members of MGE's Energy Accounting group. It is reviewed on a quarterly basis by management in Energy Supply and Finance to review the assumptions, inputs, and fair value measurements.
The following table presents the significant unobservable inputs used in the pricing model.
| Significant Unobservable Inputs |
| Model Input |
|
| Basis adjustment: |
|
|
|
| On peak |
| 95.5% |
|
| Off peak |
| 93.1% |
|
| Counterparty fuel mix: |
|
|
|
| Internal generation |
| 50% - 70% |
|
| Purchased power |
| 50% - 30% |
|
The deferred compensation plan allows participants to defer certain cash compensation into a notional investment account. These amounts are included within other deferred liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets of MGE Energy and MGE. The notional investments earn interest based upon the semiannual rate of U.S. Treasury Bills having a 26 week maturity increased by 1% compounded monthly with a minimum annual rate of 7%, compounded monthly. The notional investments are based upon observable market data, however, since the deferred compensation obligations themselves are not exchanged in an active market, they are classified as Level 2.
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The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for both MGE Energy and MGE.
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| ||
|
|
|
| |||
| (In thousands) |
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| Beginning balance, | $ | (64,628) | $ | (72,346) |
|
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses): |
|
|
|
|
|
| Included in regulatory liabilities |
| 5,831 |
| 2,748 |
|
| Included in other comprehensive income |
| - |
| - |
|
| Included in earnings |
| 6,634 |
| (1,148) |
|
| Included in current assets |
| (53) |
| - |
|
| Purchases |
| 6,859 |
| 5,562 |
|
| Sales |
| (60) |
| (3) |
|
| Issuances |
| - |
| - |
|
| Settlements |
| (13,380) |
| (4,411) |
|
| Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |
| - |
| - |
|
| Balance as of March 31, | $ | (58,797) | $ | (69,598) |
|
| Total gains (losses) included in earnings attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held at March 31,(b) | $ | - | $ | - |
|
The following table presents total realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in income for Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for both MGE Energy and MGE (b).
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| ||
|
|
|
| |||
| (In thousands) |
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| Purchased Power Expense | $ | 6,634 | $ | (1,148) |
|
MGE's exchange-traded derivative contracts, over-the-counter party transactions, ten-year purchased power agreement, and FTRs are subject to regulatory deferral. These derivatives are therefore marked to fair value and are offset with a corresponding regulatory asset or liability.
New Accounting Pronouncements - MGE Energy and MGE.
a.
Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date.
In February 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance within the Codification's Balance Sheet topic that provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. This authoritative guidance became effective January 1, 2014. The authoritative guidance did not have a financial or disclosure impact.
b.
Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit.
In July 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance within the Codification's Income Statement topic that provides guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exist. The authoritative guidance was issued to eliminate diversity in practice by providing guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. This authoritative guidance became effective January 1, 2014. The authoritative guidance will not have a financial statement or disclosure impact, unless MGE Energy or its subsidiaries are in a net operating loss position. MGE Energy or its subsidiaries are currently not in a net operating loss position.
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Segment Information - MGE Energy and MGE.
MGE Energy operates in the following business segments: electric utility, gas utility, nonregulated energy, transmission investment, and all other. See MGE Energy's and MGE's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional discussion of each of these segments.
The following tables show segment information for MGE Energy's operations for the indicated periods:
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The following tables show segment information for MGE's operations for the indicated periods:
(In thousands) |
| Electric |
| Gas |
| Nonregulated Energy |
| Transmission Investment |
| Consolidation/ Elimination Entries |
| Consolidated Total |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Operating revenues | $ | 98,858 | $ | 110,718 | $ | 680 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 210,256 |
Interdepartmental revenues |
| 112 |
| 3,619 |
| 10,670 |
| - |
| (14,401) |
| - |
Total operating revenues |
| 98,970 |
| 114,337 |
| 11,350 |
| - |
| (14,401) |
| 210,256 |
Depreciation and amortization |
| (6,337) |
| (1,563) |
| (1,834) |
| - |
| - |
| (9,734) |
Other operating expenses* |
| (82,046) |
| (100,450) |
| (3,212) |
| - |
| 14,401 |
| (171,307) |
Operating income* |
| 10,587 |
| 12,324 |
| 6,304 |
| - |
| - |
| 29,215 |
Other (deductions) income, net* |
| 1,619 |
| (93) |
| - |
| 1,483 |
| - |
| 3,009 |
Interest expense, net |
| (2,205) |
| (804) |