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Recommendation to Approve Unopposed Stipulation in PNM 2025 Rate Request

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PNM, a subsidiary of TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), received a positive recommendation from New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Hearing Examiners to approve an unopposed stipulation for its 2025 Rate Request. The stipulation includes a $105.0 million increase to PNM's revenue requirements, based on a 9.45% return on equity and 51% equity capitalization structure on $3.0 billion of rate base.

The rate increase will be implemented in two phases: 50% effective July 1, 2025, and the remaining portion on April 1, 2026. The agreement received broad support from multiple stakeholders, including the NMPRC Utility Division Staff, New Mexico Department of Justice, and various local authorities and organizations. This represents an improvement from PNM's current authorized rates, which are based on a 9.26% return on equity and 50% equity capitalization structure.

PNM, una sussidiaria di TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), ha ricevuto una raccomandazione positiva dagli Esaminatori dell'Ufficio di Regolamentazione Pubblica del Nuovo Messico (NMPRC) per approvare una stipulazione non contestata per la sua Richiesta di Tariffa del 2025. La stipulazione include un aumento di $105,0 milioni dei requisiti di entrata di PNM, basato su un ritorno sul capitale proprio del 9,45% e una struttura di capitalizzazione del capitale proprio del 51% su una base tariffaria di $3,0 miliardi.

L'aumento tariffario sarà attuato in due fasi: il 50% entrerà in vigore il 1° luglio 2025, e la parte rimanente il 1° aprile 2026. L'accordo ha ricevuto un ampio sostegno da parte di più stakeholder, inclusi il personale della Divisione Utilità del NMPRC, il Dipartimento di Giustizia del Nuovo Messico e varie autorità e organizzazioni locali. Questo rappresenta un miglioramento rispetto alle attuali tariffe autorizzate di PNM, che si basano su un ritorno sul capitale proprio del 9,26% e una struttura di capitalizzazione del capitale proprio del 50%.

PNM, una subsidiaria de TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), recibió una recomendación positiva de los Examinadores de Audiencia de la Comisión de Regulación Pública de Nuevo México (NMPRC) para aprobar una estipulación no impugnada para su Solicitud de Tarifas de 2025. La estipulación incluye un aumento de $105.0 millones en los requisitos de ingresos de PNM, basado en un retorno sobre el capital del 9.45% y una estructura de capitalización del capital del 51% sobre una base tarifaria de $3.0 mil millones.

El aumento de tarifas se implementará en dos fases: el 50% será efectivo el 1 de julio de 2025, y la parte restante el 1 de abril de 2026. El acuerdo recibió un amplio apoyo de múltiples partes interesadas, incluyendo al personal de la División de Utilidades del NMPRC, al Departamento de Justicia de Nuevo México y a varias autoridades y organizaciones locales. Esto representa una mejora con respecto a las tarifas autorizadas actuales de PNM, que se basan en un retorno sobre el capital del 9.26% y una estructura de capitalización del capital del 50%.

PNMTXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM)의 자회사로, 뉴멕시코 공공 규제 위원회(NMPRC) 청문회 심사관으로부터 2025년 요금 요청에 대한 반대 없는 합의안을 승인하라는 긍정적인 권고를 받았습니다. 이 합의안에는 PNM의 수익 요구 사항에 대한 1억 5천만 달러 증가가 포함되어 있으며, 이는 자본 수익률 9.45%와 30억 달러의 요금 기반에 대한 51% 자본 구조를 기반으로 하고 있습니다.

요금 인상은 두 단계로 시행됩니다: 2025년 7월 1일부터 50%가 시행되며, 나머지 부분은 2026년 4월 1일부터 시행됩니다. 이 협정은 NMPRC 유틸리티 부서 직원, 뉴멕시코 법무부 및 여러 지역 당국과 조직을 포함한 여러 이해 관계자들로부터 광범위한 지원을 받았습니다. 이는 PNM의 현재 승인된 요금보다 개선된 것으로, 현재 요금은 9.26%의 자본 수익률과 50%의 자본 구조를 기반으로 하고 있습니다.

PNM, une filiale de TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), a reçu une recommandation positive des examinateurs d'audience de la Commission de réglementation publique du Nouveau-Mexique (NMPRC) pour approuver une stipulation non contestée concernant sa demande de tarif pour 2025. La stipulation comprend une augmentation de 105,0 millions de dollars des besoins de revenus de PNM, basée sur un rendement des capitaux propres de 9,45% et une structure de capitalisation des capitaux propres de 51% sur une base tarifaire de 3,0 milliards de dollars.

Cette augmentation de tarif sera mise en œuvre en deux phases : 50% à compter du 1er juillet 2025, et le reste le 1er avril 2026. L'accord a reçu un large soutien de plusieurs parties prenantes, y compris le personnel de la division des services publics de la NMPRC, le département de la justice du Nouveau-Mexique et diverses autorités et organisations locales. Cela représente une amélioration par rapport aux tarifs actuellement autorisés de PNM, qui sont basés sur un rendement des capitaux propres de 9,26% et une structure de capitalisation des capitaux propres de 50%.

PNM, eine Tochtergesellschaft von TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), erhielt eine positive Empfehlung von den Anhörungsprüfern der New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), um eine unbestrittene Vereinbarung für ihren Tarifantrag 2025 zu genehmigen. Die Vereinbarung umfasst eine Erhöhung von 105,0 Millionen US-Dollar der Einnahmeanforderungen von PNM, basierend auf einer Eigenkapitalrendite von 9,45% und einer Eigenkapitalstruktur von 51% auf einem Tariffond von 3,0 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Die Tariferhöhung wird in zwei Phasen umgesetzt: 50% ab dem 1. Juli 2025 und der verbleibende Teil am 1. April 2026. Die Vereinbarung erhielt breite Unterstützung von mehreren Interessengruppen, einschließlich des NMPRC Utility Division Staff, des New Mexico Department of Justice und verschiedener lokaler Behörden und Organisationen. Dies stellt eine Verbesserung gegenüber den derzeit genehmigten Tarifen von PNM dar, die auf einer Eigenkapitalrendite von 9,26% und einer Eigenkapitalstruktur von 50% basieren.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hearing Examiners of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) issued a Certification of Stipulation recommending approval of the unopposed stipulation filed by PNM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), and parties in PNM's 2025 Rate Request application.

The stipulation was filed in November 2024 and hearings were held in February 2025. If approved by the NMPRC, customer rates are phased in under the stipulation with 50% of the increase effective July 1, 2025, and the remaining increase effective April 1, 2026.

The stipulated $105.0 million increase to PNM's revenue requirements is based on a 9.45% return on equity and a 51% equity capitalization structure on $3.0 billion of rate base. PNM's currently authorized rates are based on a 9.26% return on equity and 50% equity capitalization structure.

Parties joining PNM on the stipulation include Utility Division Staff of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, the New Mexico Department of Justice, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, City of Albuquerque, Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, Coalition for Community Solar Access, County of Bernalillo, New Energy Economy, New Mexico Affordable Reliable Energy Alliance, The Kroger Co., Walmart Inc and Western Resource Advocates. Other intervening parties to the application, Onward Energy Holdings, LLC and Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico, do not oppose the settlement.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON WEBSITE
The Certification of Stipulation and other documents related to the application are available at https://www.txnmenergy.com/investors/rates-and-filings/pnm-nmprc-filings.aspx.

Background:
TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivers energy to more than 800,000 homes and businesses across Texas and New Mexico through its regulated utilities, TNMP and PNM. For more information, visit the company's website at www.TXNMEnergy.com.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements made in this news release for TXNM Energy, Inc. ("TXNM"), Public Service Company of New Mexico ("PNM"), or Texas-New Mexico Power Company ("TNMP") (collectively, the "Company") that relate to future events or expectations, projections, estimates, intentions, goals, targets, and strategies, including the unaudited financial results and earnings guidance, are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and estimates and apply only as of the date of this report. TXNM, PNM, and TNMP assume no obligation to update this information. Because actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, TXNM, PNM, and TNMP caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements. TXNM's, PNM's, and TNMP's business, financial condition, cash flow, and operating results are influenced by many factors, which are often beyond their control, that can cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of risk factors and other important factors affecting forward-looking statements, please see the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q filings and the information included in the Company's Forms 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors are specifically incorporated by reference herein.

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FAQ

What is the total rate increase approved in PNM's 2025 Rate Request?

The stipulation includes a $105.0 million increase to PNM's revenue requirements based on a 9.45% return on equity.

When will PNM's new rate increases take effect in 2025-2026?

The rate increase will be phased in with 50% effective July 1, 2025, and the remaining increase effective April 1, 2026.

How does PNM's new return on equity compare to its previous rate?

The new stipulation provides a 9.45% return on equity, up from the previously authorized 9.26%.

Which major stakeholders supported PNM's 2025 rate increase request?

Major supporters include NMPRC Utility Division Staff, New Mexico Department of Justice, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority, City of Albuquerque, and several other organizations.

What is the rate base value for PNM's 2025 rate request?

The stipulation is based on a $3.0 billion rate base with a 51% equity capitalization structure.
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