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Overview of PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is a significant U.S. energy company recognized for its regulated utility operations that deliver electricity and natural gas safely, reliably, and affordably to millions of customers across multiple states. Operating within the energy sector, PPL combines decades of expertise in managing essential energy infrastructure with forward-thinking research and development initiatives aimed at grid modernization and sustainable technology solutions. Key industry terms such as electricity delivery, regulated utilities, and energy infrastructure underline the company’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation.
Regulated Utility Operations
PPL Corporation functions as a holding company for multiple regulated utilities strategically located in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. Each segment plays a pivotal role in providing essential energy services:
- Pennsylvania Regulated Segment: Focuses on the reliable distribution and transmission of electricity in central and eastern regions, ensuring consistent service quality and infrastructure resilience.
- Kentucky Regulated Segment: Comprising integrated operations from Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, this segment manages electricity generation, transmission, and delivery, while also providing natural gas services to a diverse customer base.
- Rhode Island Regulated Segment: Offers comprehensive electric and gas services, supporting the local communities with a focus on reliability and customer-centric operations.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is expanding its commitment to clean energy by joining Energy Impact Partners' global investment platform, pledging up to $50 million. This investment aims to enhance innovation for a sustainable energy future. The collaboration will focus on advancing technologies essential for achieving net-zero emissions while maintaining energy reliability. Additionally, PPL's partnership supports the Elevate Future Fund, which promotes diversity and inclusion in energy transition efforts. PPL also committed $275 million to diverse suppliers in 2020.
PPL Capital Funding, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), announced the expiration of its tender offers for various Senior Notes and related debt securities. The offers ended on July 13, 2021, with PPL accepting $1,961,603,000 of validly tendered securities. The company redeemed remaining outstanding notes on July 15, 2021. This action enhances PPL's capital management strategy by effectively managing its debt. J.P. Morgan, Barclays, and Morgan Stanley acted as lead dealer managers, while D.F. King & Co. served as the information agent.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will announce its consolidated second-quarter 2021 earnings on Thursday, Aug. 5. The company's CEO, Vincent Sorgi, along with the executive team, will discuss the financial results and outlook in a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can access the live webcast and presentation slides via PPL's investor website. A replay will be available for 90 days post-call. PPL serves over 2.5 million customers with a focus on reliable and sustainable energy solutions.
PPL Capital Funding, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), announced pricing terms for its tender offers to purchase outstanding debt securities. The tender includes any and all of its Senior Notes due in 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as specific maximum tender offer notes due in 2043, 2044, 2047, 2030, and 2026. The offers were announced on June 29, 2021, with the early tender date being June 28, 2021. Securities accepted will receive a total consideration based on reference yields plus fixed spreads, which includes an early tender premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount.
PPL Capital Funding, Inc. announced early results of its tender offers for its outstanding Senior Notes, increasing the maximum purchase price from $1 billion to accommodate all validly tendered notes. A total of $2.29 billion in securities was tendered by the June 28, 2021 deadline. Key securities include the 4.200% Senior Notes due 2022, with $117.21 million tendered, and the 4.125% Senior Notes due 2030, with $568.88 million tendered. Payment for accepted securities is planned for June 30, 2021, with an early tender premium of $30 per $1,000 principal. The final total consideration will be determined on June 29, 2021.
PPL Capital Funding, Inc. has extended the deadlines for its tender offers to purchase outstanding debt securities due to regulatory requirements and the recent Juneteenth holiday. The Early Tender Date and Withdrawal Deadline are now set for June 28, 2021, while the Expiration Date is July 13, 2021. The tender offers include a maximum purchase price of $1 billion for selected notes due in 2043, 2044, 2047, 2030, and 2026. The company aims to maintain compliance with the minimum tender offer periods as mandated by securities regulations.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) announced that David J. Bonenberger will be the president of The Narragansett Electric Company following PPL's planned acquisition of the Rhode Island utility from National Grid. Bonenberger, with nearly 40 years of experience, has led operational excellence in PPL Electric Utilities. Under his leadership, the team aims to enhance energy reliability and support Rhode Island's clean energy goals. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval, and a comprehensive leadership team from National Grid has been appointed to support Bonenberger.
PPL Capital Funding, Inc. has initiated Tender Offers to buy outstanding Senior Notes for cash, comprising:
- Any and all of 4.200%, 3.500%, 3.400%, and 3.950% Senior Notes.
- Up to $1 billion of 4.700%, 5.000%, 4.000%, 4.125%, and 3.100% Senior Notes.
The expiration date is set for July 12, 2021, while early tender offers expire on June 25, 2021. Payments will include accrued interest, and the company may adjust the purchase price or terms. Lead dealer managers include J.P. Morgan, Barclays, and Morgan Stanley.