PPL Corporation reports second-quarter 2024 earnings

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PPL (NYSE: PPL) reported second-quarter 2024 earnings of $0.26 per share (GAAP) and $0.38 per share from ongoing operations. The company reaffirmed its 2024 ongoing earnings forecast range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share, with a midpoint of $1.69 per share. PPL also reaffirmed its projection of 6% to 8% annual earnings and dividend growth through at least 2027. The company's performance was driven by higher sales volumes, increased transmission revenue, and lower operating costs across its regulated segments in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

Positive

• Ongoing earnings per share increased from $0.29 in Q2 2023 to $0.38 in Q2 2024
• Reaffirmed 2024 ongoing earnings forecast range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share
• Projected 6% to 8% annual earnings and dividend growth through at least 2027
• Targeted annual operation and maintenance savings of at least $175 million by 2026
• Higher sales volumes and increased transmission revenue in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island segments

Negative

• Higher interest expense and property taxes in Rhode Island segment
• Increased operating costs in Rhode Island segment
• Higher interest expense in Corporate and Other segment

Insights

Financial Analyst

PPL 's Q2 2024 results demonstrate solid financial performance and reaffirm the company's growth trajectory. Key highlights include:

• Q2 2024 ongoing EPS of $0.38, up 31% from $0.29 in Q2 2023
• Reaffirmed 2024 ongoing EPS guidance of $1.63 to $1.75
• Projected annual EPS and dividend growth of 6% to 8% through at least 2027
• Targeted annual O&M savings of at least $175 million by 2026

The company's strong performance across all regulated segments, particularly in Kentucky and Pennsylvania, underscores its operational efficiency and strategic focus. The 31% increase in ongoing EPS indicates robust growth, driven by higher sales volumes and improved transmission revenue.

PPL's reaffirmation of its 2024 guidance and long-term growth projections signals confidence in its business model and ability to execute its utility of the future strategy. The planned $14.3 billion infrastructure investment through 2027 should further strengthen the company's position in the evolving energy landscape.

However, investors should note the impact of special items, primarily related to the Rhode Island Energy acquisition, which affected reported earnings. The Corporate and Other segment also saw increased interest expenses, which could be a point of concern if this trend continues.

Overall, PPL's financial health appears strong, with a clear focus on sustainable growth and operational efficiency. The company's ability to maintain its guidance amidst economic uncertainties is commendable and should provide reassurance to investors.

Utility Industry Expert

PPL's Q2 2024 results reflect a utility company successfully navigating the challenges of the energy transition while delivering value to shareholders. The company's focus on grid hardening, smart grid technology and improving reliability aligns well with the industry's broader trends and regulatory priorities.

The 31% increase in ongoing EPS is particularly impressive given the current inflationary environment and rising interest rates. This growth suggests that PPL's rate cases and cost management strategies are effectively mitigating these pressures.

The company's emphasis on operational efficiencies, targeting $175 million in annual O&M savings by 2026, is important in an industry where cost control is increasingly important. This approach not only supports profitability but also helps maintain affordable energy prices for customers, which is vital for regulatory relationships.

PPL's $14.3 billion infrastructure investment plan through 2027 is substantial and reflects the ongoing need for grid modernization across the utility sector. This investment should position PPL well for future growth and regulatory support, as it addresses critical issues like grid resilience and the integration of renewable energy sources.

The company's performance across its regulated segments, particularly in Kentucky and Pennsylvania, demonstrates the benefits of its diversified portfolio. The Rhode Island segment, while showing improvement, may require continued attention to fully realize its potential within the PPL framework.

In conclusion, PPL's results and strategy appear well-aligned with industry best practices and regulatory expectations, positioning the company for continued success in a rapidly evolving utility landscape.

• Announces 2024 second-quarter reported earnings (GAAP) per share of $0.26.
• Achieves 2024 second-quarter ongoing earnings per share of $0.38 vs. $0.29 in 2023.
• Reaffirms 2024 ongoing earnings forecast range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share with a midpoint of $1.69 per share.
• Reaffirms projected annual earnings per share and dividend growth of 6% to 8% through at least 2027.

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced second-quarter 2024 reported earnings (GAAP) of $190 million, or $0.26 per share, compared with second-quarter 2023 reported earnings of $112 million, or $0.15 per share.

PPL reported earnings of $497 million, or $0.67 per share, for the first six months of 2024, compared with the reported earnings of $397 million, or $0.54 per share, for the first six months of 2023.

Adjusting for special items, second-quarter 2024 earnings from ongoing operations (non-GAAP) were $282 million, or $0.38 per share, compared with $215 million, or $0.29 per share, a year ago.

Earnings from ongoing operations for the first six months of 2024 were $684 million, or $0.92 per share, compared with $567 million, or $0.77 per share, for the first six months of 2023.

Special items in the second quarters and first six months of 2024 and 2023 primarily included integration and related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.

"Following another strong quarter and continued success in executing our plans, today we're reaffirming our 2024 ongoing earnings guidance and expect to achieve at least the midpoint of our 2024 forecast," said Vincent Sorgi, PPL president and chief executive officer.

PPL's forecast for 2024 earnings from ongoing operations remains $1.63 to $1.75 per share, with a midpoint of $1.69 per share.

In addition, PPL reaffirmed its projection of 6% to 8% annual earnings and dividend growth through at least 2027 based off the midpoint of its 2024 ongoing earnings forecast range.

The company also reaffirmed its targeted annual operation and maintenance savings of at least $175 million by 2026 from the company's 2021 baseline, with a cumulative $120-$130 million of annual savings planned by the end of 2024.

"Across PPL, we continue to execute our utility of the future strategy, to drive efficiencies that help keep energy affordable for our customers and to make progress on our planned $14.3 billion of infrastructure investments through 2027 with an emphasis on hardening our energy networks, deploying smart grid technology and improving grid reliability and resiliency for our customers, especially in the face of more frequent and severe storms," said Sorgi. 

Second-Quarter 2024 Earnings Details

As discussed in this news release, reported earnings are calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). "Earnings from ongoing operations" is a non-GAAP financial measure that is adjusted for special items. See the tables at the end of this news release for a reconciliation of reported earnings (net income) to earnings from ongoing operations, including an itemization of special items.

(Dollars in millions, except for per share amounts)	2nd Quarter						Year to Date
	2024		2023		Change		2024		2023		Change
Reported earnings	$       190		$       112		70 %		$       497		$       397		25 %
Reported earnings per share	$      0.26		$      0.15		73 %		$      0.67		$      0.54		24 %
	2nd Quarter						Year to Date
	2024		2023		Change		2024		2023		Change
Earnings from ongoing operations	$       282		$       215		31 %		$       684		$       567		21 %
Earnings from ongoing operations per share	$      0.38		$      0.29		31 %		$      0.92		$      0.77		19 %

 

Second-Quarter 2024 Earnings by Segment

	2nd Quarter				Year to Date
Per share	2024		2023		2024		2023
Reported earnings
Kentucky Regulated	$              0.18		$              0.12		$              0.44		$            0.35
Pennsylvania Regulated	0.21		0.15		0.40		0.33
Rhode Island Regulated	0.01		0.01		0.10		0.09
Corporate and Other	(0.14)		(0.13)		(0.27)		(0.23)
Total	$              0.26		$              0.15		$              0.67		$            0.54
	2nd Quarter				Year to Date
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Special items (expense) benefit
Kentucky Regulated	$                 —		$             (0.01)		$                 —		$           (0.01)
Pennsylvania Regulated	—		(0.01)		(0.02)		(0.01)
Rhode Island Regulated	(0.03)		(0.02)		(0.04)		(0.04)
Corporate and Other	(0.09)		(0.10)		(0.19)		(0.17)
Total	$             (0.12)		$             (0.14)		$            (0.25)		$           (0.23)
	2nd Quarter				Year to Date
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Earnings from ongoing operations
Kentucky Regulated	$              0.18		$              0.13		$              0.44		$            0.36
Pennsylvania Regulated	0.21		0.16		0.42		0.34
Rhode Island Regulated	0.04		0.03		0.14		0.13
Corporate and Other	(0.05)		(0.03)		(0.08)		(0.06)
Total	$              0.38		$              0.29		$              0.92		$            0.77

 

Key Factors Impacting Earnings

In addition to the segment drivers outlined below, PPL's reported earnings in the second quarter of 2024 included net special-item after-tax charges of $92 million, or $0.12 per share, compared to net special-item after-tax charges of $103 million, or $0.14 per share, in the second quarter of 2023. In both cases, special items were primarily attributable to integration and related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.

Reported earnings in the first six months of 2024 included net special-item after-tax charges of $187 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to net special-item after-tax charges of $170 million, or $0.23 per share, in the first six months of 2023. In both cases, special items were primarily attributable to integration and related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.

Kentucky Regulated Segment

PPL's Kentucky Regulated segment primarily consists of the regulated electricity and natural gas operations of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and the regulated electricity operations of Kentucky Utilities Company.

Reported earnings in the second quarter of 2024 increased by $0.06 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the second quarter of 2024 increased by $0.05 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results included higher sales volumes, primarily due to weather, and lower operating costs.  

Reported earnings in the first six months of 2024 increased by $0.09 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the first six months of 2024 increased by $0.08 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results included higher sales volumes, primarily due to weather, and lower operating costs.  

Pennsylvania Regulated Segment

PPL's Pennsylvania Regulated segment consists of the regulated electricity delivery operations of PPL Electric Utilities.

Reported earnings in the second quarter of 2024 increased by $0.06 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the second quarter of 2024 increased by $0.05 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher sales volumes and higher transmission revenue.

Reported earnings in the first six months of 2024 increased by $0.07 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the first six months of 2024 increased by $0.08 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher sales volumes, higher transmission revenue and lower operating costs. 

Rhode Island Regulated Segment

PPL's Rhode Island Regulated segment consists of the regulated electricity and natural gas operations of Rhode Island Energy.

Reported earnings in the second quarter of 2024 were even compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the second quarter of 2024 increased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher distribution revenue from capital investments, higher transmission revenue and higher interest income, partially offset by higher operating costs and higher property taxes.

Reported earnings and earnings from ongoing operations in the first six months of 2024 increased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher distribution revenue from capital investments and higher transmission revenue, partially offset by higher interest expense and higher property taxes.

Corporate and Other

PPL's Corporate and Other category primarily includes financing costs incurred at the corporate level, certain non-recoverable costs resulting from commitments made to the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers and the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office in conjunction with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy, and certain other unallocated costs.  

Reported earnings in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by $0.02 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher interest expense and other factors.

Reported earnings in the first six months of 2024 decreased by $0.04 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the first six months of 2024 decreased by $0.02 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher interest expense and other factors.

2024 Earnings Forecast

PPL's 2024 earnings from ongoing operations forecast range is $1.63 to $1.75 per share, with a midpoint of $1.69 per share.

Earnings from ongoing operations is a non-GAAP measure that could differ from reported earnings due to special items that are, in management's view, non-recurring or otherwise not reflective of the company's ongoing operations. PPL management is not able to forecast whether any of these factors will occur or whether any amounts will be reported for future periods. Therefore, PPL is not able to provide an equivalent GAAP measure for earnings guidance.

See the table at the end of this news release for a complete reconciliation of the earnings forecast.

About PPL

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.5 million customers in the U.S. PPL's high-performing, award-winning utilities are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. For more information, visit www.pplweb.com.

 

(Note: All references to earnings per share in the text and tables of this news release are stated in terms of diluted earnings per share unless otherwise noted.)

Conference Call and Webcast

PPL invites interested parties to listen to a live internet webcast of management's teleconference with financial analysts about second-quarter 2024 financial results at 11 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, Aug. 2. The call will be webcast live, in audio format, together with slides of the presentation. For those who are unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay with slides will be accessible at www.pplweb.com/investors for 90 days after the call.

Interested individuals can access the live conference call via telephone at 1-844-512-2926. International participants should call 1-412-317-6300. Participants will need to enter the following "Elite Entry" number to join the conference: 4228537.  Callers can access the webcast link at www.pplweb.com/investors under "Events."

 

Management utilizes "Earnings from Ongoing Operations" or "Ongoing Earnings" as a non-GAAP financial measure that should not be considered as an alternative to reported earnings, or net income, an indicator of operating performance determined in accordance with GAAP. PPL believes that Earnings from Ongoing Operations is useful and meaningful to investors because it provides management's view of PPL's earnings performance as another criterion in making investment decisions. In addition, PPL's management uses Earnings from Ongoing Operations in measuring achievement of certain corporate performance goals, including targets for certain executive incentive compensation. Other companies may use different measures to present financial performance.

Earnings from Ongoing Operations is adjusted for the impact of special items. Special items are presented in the financial tables on an after-tax basis with the related income taxes on special items separately disclosed. Income taxes on special items, when applicable, are calculated based on the statutory tax rate of the entity where the activity is recorded. Special items may include items such as:

• Gains and losses on sales of assets not in the ordinary course of business.
• Impairment charges.
• Significant workforce reduction and other restructuring effects.
• Acquisition and divestiture-related adjustments.
• Significant losses on early extinguishment of debt.
• Other charges or credits that are, in management's view, non-recurring or otherwise not reflective of the company's ongoing operations.

Statements contained in this news release, including statements with respect to future earnings, cash flows, dividends, financing, regulation and corporate strategy, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although PPL Corporation believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. The following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: asset or business acquisitions and dispositions; pandemic health events or other catastrophic events and their effect on financial markets, economic conditions and our businesses; market demand for energy in our service territories; weather conditions affecting customer energy usage and operating costs; volatility in or the impact of other changes on financial markets, commodity prices and economic conditions, including inflation; the effect of any business or industry restructuring; the profitability and liquidity of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing requirements; operating performance of our facilities; the length of scheduled and unscheduled outages at our generating plants; environmental conditions and requirements and the related costs of compliance; system conditions and operating costs; development of new projects, markets and technologies; performance of new ventures; any impact of severe weather on our business; receipt of necessary government permits, approvals, rate relief and regulatory cost recovery; capital market conditions and decisions regarding capital structure; the impact of state, federal or foreign investigations applicable to PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; the outcome of litigation against PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; PPL Corporation's stock price performance; the market prices of equity securities and the impact on pension income and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans; the securities and credit ratings of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; political, regulatory or economic conditions in jurisdictions where PPL Corporation or its subsidiaries conduct business, including any potential effects of threatened or actual cyberattack, terrorism, or war or other hostilities; new state, federal or foreign legislation, including new tax legislation; and the commitments and liabilities of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with factors and other matters discussed in PPL Corporation's Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news and background about PPL Corporation.

 

PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION(1)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
	June 30,		December 31,
	2024		2023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$                  282		$                  331
Accounts receivable	1,042		1,221
Unbilled revenues	357		428
Fuel, materials and supplies	502		505
Regulatory assets	335		293
Other current assets	280		154
Property, Plant and Equipment
Regulated utility plant	39,656		38,608
Less: Accumulated depreciation - regulated utility plant	9,482		9,156
Regulated utility plant, net	30,174		29,452
Non-regulated property, plant and equipment	71		72
Less: Accumulated depreciation - non-regulated property, plant and equipment	26		23
Non-regulated property, plant and equipment, net	45		49
Construction work in progress	1,954		1,917
Property, Plant and Equipment, net	32,173		31,418
Noncurrent regulatory assets	1,889		1,874
Goodwill and other intangibles	2,561		2,553
Other noncurrent assets	418		459
Total Assets	$             39,839		$             39,236
Liabilities and Equity
Short-term debt	$                  389		$                  992
Long-term debt due within one year	1		1
Accounts payable	980		1,104
Other current liabilities	1,145		1,243
Long-term debt	15,756		14,611
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits	3,375		3,219
Accrued pension obligations	234		275
Asset retirement obligations	137		133
Noncurrent regulatory liabilities	3,350		3,340
Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities	407		385
Common stock and additional paid-in capital	12,329		12,334
Treasury stock	(930)		(948)
Earnings reinvested	2,826		2,710
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(160)		(163)
Total Liabilities and Equity	$             39,839		$             39,236

(1)	The Financial Statements in this news release have been condensed and summarized for purposes of this presentation. Please refer to PPL Corporation's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for full financial statements, including note disclosure.

 

PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars, except share data)
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating Revenues	$               1,881		$               1,823		$               4,185		$               4,238
Operating Expenses
Operation
Fuel	181		167		390		368
Energy purchases	275		340		795		1,074
Other operation and maintenance	623		609		1,249		1,168
Depreciation	319		313		635		626
Taxes, other than income	93		89		181		199
Total Operating Expenses	1,491		1,518		3,250		3,435
Operating Income	390		305		935		803
Other Income (Expense) - net	32		5		54		35
Interest Expense	182		165		361		329
Income Before Income Taxes	240		145		628		509
Income Taxes	50		33		131		112
Net Income	$                  190		$                  112		$                  497		$                  397
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic and Diluted
Net Income Available to PPL Common Shareowners	$                 0.26		$                 0.15		$                 0.67		$                 0.54
Weighted-Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (in thousands)
Basic	737,748		737,075		737,630		736,953
Diluted	739,563		738,177		739,191		737,938

 

PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(Millions of Dollars)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$                497		$                397
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation	635		626
Amortization	47		39
Defined benefit plans - income	(35)		(36)
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits	114		107
Other	10		25
Change in current assets and current liabilities
Accounts receivable	162		(1)
Accounts payable	(167)		(209)
Unbilled revenues	74		233
Fuel, materials and supplies	4		(30)
Prepayments	(107)		(90)
Taxes payable	(21)		(31)
Regulatory assets and liabilities, net	(74)		(57)
Accrued interest	21		44
Other	(57)		(50)
Other operating activities
Defined benefit plans - funding	(7)		(7)
Other	(48)		(118)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,048		842
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(1,266)		(1,090)
Other investing activities	5		(6)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,261)		(1,096)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Issuance of long-term debt	1,148		3,127
Retirement of long-term debt	—		(1,763)
Payment of common stock dividends	(367)		(348)
Net decrease in short-term debt	(603)		(742)
Other financing activities	(23)		(50)
Net cash provided by financing activities	155		224
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(58)		(30)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	382		357
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$                324		$                327
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued expenditures for property, plant and equipment at June 30,	$                288		$                231

 

Operating - Electricity Sales (Unaudited)(1)
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
					Percent						Percent
(GWh)	2024		2023		Change		2024		2023		Change
PA Regulated Segment
Retail Delivered	8,587		8,089		6.2 %		18,214		17,531		3.9 %
KY Regulated Segment
Retail Delivered	7,158		6,620		8.1 %		14,612		13,596		7.5 %
Wholesale(2)	130		95		36.8 %		297		204		45.6 %
Total	7,288		6,715		8.5 %		14,909		13,800		8.0 %
Total	15,875		14,804		7.2 %		33,123		31,331		5.7 %

(1)	Excludes the Rhode Island Regulated segment electricity sales as revenues are decoupled from volumes delivered.
(2)	Represents FERC-regulated municipal and unregulated off-system sales.

 

Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations
(After-Tax)
(Unaudited)
2nd Quarter 2024	(millions of dollars)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$          134		$          150		$            12		$         (106)		$          190
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Strategic corporate initiatives, net of tax of $1, $1(2)	—		(3)		—		(2)		(5)
Acquisition integration, net of tax of $4, $19(3)	—		—		(16)		(69)		(85)
PPL Electric billing issue, net of tax of $1(4)	—		(2)		—		—		(2)
Total Special Items	—		(5)		(16)		(71)		(92)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$          134		$          155		$            28		$           (35)		$          282
	(per share - diluted)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$         0.18		$         0.21		$         0.01		$        (0.14)		$         0.26
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration(3)	—		—		(0.03)		(0.09)		(0.12)
Total Special Items	—		—		(0.03)		(0.09)		(0.12)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$         0.18		$         0.21		$         0.04		$        (0.05)		$         0.38

(1)	Reported Earnings represents Net Income.
(2)	Represents costs primarily related to PPL's corporate centralization and other strategic efforts.
(3)	Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.
(4)	Certain expenses related to billing issues.

 

Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations
(After-Tax)
(Unaudited)
Year-to-Date June 30, 2024	(millions of dollars)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$          324		$          299		$            76		$         (202)		$          497
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Strategic corporate initiatives, net of tax of $0, $1, $1(2)	(1)		(4)		—		(4)		(9)
Acquisition integration, net of tax of $8, $36(3)	—		—		(30)		(135)		(165)
PPL Electric billing issue, net of tax of $5(4)	—		(13)		—		—		(13)
Total Special Items	(1)		(17)		(30)		(139)		(187)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$          325		$          316		$          106		$           (63)		$          684
	(per share - diluted)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$         0.44		$         0.40		$         0.10		$        (0.27)		$         0.67
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Strategic corporate initiatives(2)	—		—		—		(0.01)		(0.01)
Acquisition integration(3)	—		—		(0.04)		(0.18)		(0.22)
PPL Electric billing issue(4)	—		(0.02)		—		—		(0.02)
Total Special Items	—		(0.02)		(0.04)		(0.19)		(0.25)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$         0.44		$         0.42		$         0.14		$        (0.08)		$         0.92

(1)	Reported Earnings represents Net Income.
(2)	Represents costs primarily related to PPL's centralization efforts and other strategic efforts.
(3)	Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.
(4)	Certain expenses related to billing issues.

 

Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations
(After-Tax)
(Unaudited)
2nd Quarter 2023	(millions of dollars)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$            91		$          110		$            10		$           (99)		$          112
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Talen litigation costs, net of tax of $1(2)	—		—		—		(2)		(2)
Strategic corporate initiatives, net of tax of $1(3)	—		—		—		(3)		(3)
Acquisition integration, net of tax of $3, $15(4)	—		—		(13)		(60)		(73)
PPL Electric billing issue, net of tax of $2(5)	—		(7)		—		—		(7)
FERC transmission credit refund, net of tax of $2(6)	(5)		—		—		—		(5)
Other non-recurring charges, net of tax of $0(7)	—		—		—		(13)		(13)
Total Special Items	(5)		(7)		(13)		(78)		(103)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$            96		$          117		$            23		$           (21)		$          215
	(per share - diluted)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$         0.12		$         0.15		$         0.01		$        (0.13)		$         0.15
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration(4)	—		—		(0.02)		(0.08)		(0.10)
PPL Electric billing issue(5)	—		(0.01)		—		—		(0.01)
FERC transmission credit refund(6)	(0.01)		—		—		—		(0.01)
Other non-recurring charges(7)	—		—		—		(0.02)		(0.02)
Total Special Items	(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.02)		(0.10)		(0.14)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$         0.13		$         0.16		$         0.03		$        (0.03)		$         0.29

(1)	Reported Earnings represents Net Income.
(2)	Represents costs related to litigation with Talen Montana, LLC and affiliated entities.
(3)	Represents costs primarily related to PPL's corporate centralization and other strategic efforts.
(4)	Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.
(5)	Certain expenses related to billing issues.
(6)	Prior period impact related to a FERC refund order.
(7)	Certain expenses related to distributed energy investments.

 

Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations
(After-Tax)
(Unaudited)
Year-to-Date June 30, 2023	(millions of dollars)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$          257		$          248		$           64		$         (172)		$          397
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Talen litigation costs, net of tax of $1(2)	—		—		—		(3)		(3)
Strategic corporate initiatives, net of tax of $0, $1(3)	(1)		—		—		(4)		(5)
Acquisition integration, net of tax of $8, $27(4)	—		—		(30)		(104)		(134)
PA tax rate change(5)	—		1		—		—		1
Sale of Safari Holdings, net of tax of $2(6)	—		—		—		(4)		(4)
PPL Electric billing issue, net of tax of $2(7)	—		(7)		—		—		(7)
FERC transmission credit refund, net of tax of $2(8)	(5)		—		—		—		(5)
Other non-recurring charges, net of tax of $0(9)	—		—		—		(13)		(13)
Total Special Items	(6)		(6)		(30)		(128)		(170)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$          263		$          254		$           94		$           (44)		$          567
	(per share - diluted)
	KY		PA		RI		Corp.
	Reg.		Reg.		Reg.		& Other		Total
Reported Earnings(1)	$         0.35		$         0.33		$        0.09		$        (0.23)		$         0.54
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration(4)	—		—		(0.04)		(0.14)		(0.18)
Sale of Safari Holdings(6)	—		—		—		(0.01)		(0.01)
PPL Electric billing issue(7)	—		(0.01)		—		—		(0.01)
FERC transmission credit refund(8)	(0.01)		—		—		—		(0.01)
Other non-recurring charges(9)	—		—		—		(0.02)		(0.02)
Total Special Items	(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.04)		(0.17)		(0.23)
Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$         0.36		$         0.34		$        0.13		$        (0.06)		$         0.77

(1)	Reported Earnings represents Net Income.
(2)	Represents costs related to litigation with Talen Montana, LLC and affiliated entities.
(3)	Represents costs primarily related to PPL's centralization efforts and other strategic efforts.
(4)	Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.
(5)	Impact of Pennsylvania state tax reform.
(6)	Final closing adjustments related to the sale of Safari Holdings, LLC.
(7)	Certain expenses related to billing issues.
(8)	Prior period impact related to a FERC refund order.
(9)	Certain expenses related to distributed energy investments.

 

Reconciliation of PPL's Earnings Forecast
After-Tax (Unaudited)
(per share - diluted)
	2024 Forecast Range
	Midpoint		High		Low
Estimate of Reported Earnings	$      1.44		$      1.50		$      1.38
Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:(1)
Strategic corporate initiatives(2)	(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.01)
Acquisition integration(3)	(0.22)		(0.22)		(0.22)
PPL Electric billing issue(4)	(0.02)		(0.02)		(0.02)
Total Special Items	(0.25)		(0.25)		(0.25)
Forecast of Earnings from Ongoing Operations	$      1.69		$      1.75		$      1.63

(1)	Reflects only special items recorded through June 30, 2024. PPL is not able to forecast special items for future periods.
(2)	Represents costs primarily related to PPL's centralization efforts and other strategic efforts.
(3)	Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.
(4)	Certain expenses related to billing issues.

 

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