Exelon Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

Earnings Release Highlights

  • GAAP Net Income of $0.67 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.70 per share for the first quarter of 2023
  • Affirming full year 2023 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range of $2.30-$2.42 per share
  • Reaffirming fully regulated operating EPS* compounded annual growth target of 6-8% from 2021 and 2022 guidance midpoints through 2025 and 2026, respectively, with expectation to be at midpoint or better of growth range
  • Achieved top quartile reliability performance at all utilities, with all four operating companies delivering their best-on-record performance in outage duration
  • ACE filed an electric distribution rate case with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in February seeking an increase in base rates to support significant investments in infrastructure to maintain safety, reliability, and service for customers
  • BGE filed its second multi-year plan with the Maryland Public Service Commission (MDPSC) in February seeking an increase in electric and gas distribution base rates over the period of 2024 to 2026 to continue providing safe, reliable service to customers while laying the foundation for BGE to support the achievement of Maryland’s state policy goals
  • Pepco filed its second multi-year plan with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) in April seeking an increase in base rates over the period of 2024 to 2026 to support a climate ready grid and enable cleaner energy programs and technologies that further support the District’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2045

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.

“Our team of 19,000 plus employees have entered this first full year of operations after the separation excited to lead the energy transformation, and it shows in our results,” said Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler. “In addition to strong financial performance, all four of our utilities achieved best-on-record reliability. These results are a testament to our team’s hard work, smart investment, and commitment to financial and operational excellence. As we continue to execute on our financial, operational and regulatory objectives in 2023, we continue to keep our customers at the forefront of everything we do.”

“2023 is off to a strong start, delivering Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.70 per share, $0.06 ahead of results in the first quarter of 2022, driven by increased revenues associated with the investments we are making on behalf of customers,” said Exelon Executive Vice President and CFO Jeanne Jones. “With most of our planned debt financing activity complete for the year and all but one of our planned rate cases now filed, we are well on our way to executing on the plan laid out at the beginning of the year. We reaffirm our full-year Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range of $2.30 to $2.42 per share.”

First Quarter 2023

Exelon’s GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $0.67 per share from $0.49 GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations per share in the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $0.70 per share from $0.64 per share in the first quarter of 2022. For the reconciliations of GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings, refer to the tables beginning on page 5.

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings in the first quarter of 2023 primarily reflect:

  • Higher utility earnings primarily due to higher electric distribution formula rate earnings at ComEd from higher allowed ROE due to an increase in U.S. treasury rates and impacts of higher rate base, rate increases at PECO, BGE, and PHI, and carrying costs related to the carbon mitigation credit (CMC) regulatory assets at ComEd. This was partially offset by unfavorable weather at PECO and PHI, higher depreciation expense at PECO, higher credit loss expense at PECO, and higher interest expense at BGE.
  • Lower costs at the Exelon holding company due to certain BSC costs that were historically allocated to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (Generation) but are presented as part of continuing operations in Exelon’s results in the first quarter of 2022 as these costs do not qualify as expenses of the discontinued operations per the accounting rules. This was partially offset by higher interest expense.

Operating Company Results1

ComEd

ComEd’s first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $241 million from $188 million in the first quarter of 2022. ComEd’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $251 million from $193 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to increases in electric distribution formula rate earnings (reflecting higher allowed ROE due to an increase in U.S. treasury rates and the impacts of higher rate base) and carrying costs related to the CMC regulatory assets. Due to revenue decoupling, ComEd’s distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

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1Exelon’s four business units include ComEd, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in northern Illinois; PECO, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in southeastern Pennsylvania; BGE, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in central Maryland; and PHI, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in the District of Columbia and portions of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey and retail natural gas distribution operations in northern Delaware.

PECO

PECO’s first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income decreased to $166 million from $206 million in the first quarter of 2022. PECO’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 decreased to $166 million from $208 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to unfavorable weather, an increase in credit loss expense and depreciation expense, partially offset by gas distribution rate increases.

BGE

BGE’s first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $200 million from $198 million in the first quarter of 2022. BGE’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 decreased to $199 million from $200 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to an increase in interest expense, offset by favorable impacts of the multi-year plans. Due to revenue decoupling, BGE’s distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PHI

PHI’s first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $155 million from $130 million in the first quarter of 2022. PHI’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $173 million from $136 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to distribution and transmission rate increases, partially offset by unfavorable weather. Due to revenue decoupling, PHI’s distribution earnings related to Pepco Maryland, DPL Maryland, Pepco District of Columbia, and ACE are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

Recent Developments and First Quarter Highlights

  • ACE New Jersey Electric Base Rate Case: On February 15, 2023, ACE filed an application with the NJBPU to increase its annual electric distribution rates by $105 million, reflecting a requested ROE of 10.50%. ACE currently expects a decision in the first quarter of 2024, but cannot predict if the NJBPU will approve the application as filed. ACE intends to put rates into effect on November 17, 2023, subject to refund.
  • BGE Maryland Electric and Natural Gas Base Rate Case: On February 17, 2023, BGE filed an application for a three-year cumulative multi-year plan for 2024 through 2026 with the MDPSC. Inclusive of the proposed acceleration of remaining electric tax benefits in 2024 and 2025, and remaining gas tax benefits in 2024, BGE requested total electric revenue requirement increases of $85 million, $103 million, and $125 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, and natural gas revenue requirement increases of $158 million, $77 million, and $54 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively. The electric and gas revenue requirement increases reflect a requested ROE of 10.4%. Requested revenue requirement increases will be used to recover capital investments designed to increase the resilience of the electric and gas distribution systems and support Maryland’s climate and regulatory initiatives. BGE currently expects a decision in the fourth quarter of 2023, but cannot predict if the MDPSC will approve the application as filed. The 2021 and 2022 reconciliation amounts are not included in the requested revenue requirement increase, as BGE is proposing that these amounts be recovered through the separate electric and gas riders in 2024. The 2021 reconciliation amounts are $11 million and $7 million for electric and gas, respectively, and the 2022 reconciliation amounts are $44 million and $15 million for electric and gas, respectively.
  • Pepco District of Columbia Electric Base Rate Case: On April 13, 2023, Pepco filed an application for a three-year cumulative multi-year plan for 2024 through 2026 with the DCPSC. Pepco requested total electric revenue requirement increases of $117 million, $37 million, and $37 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively. The electric revenue requirement increases reflect a requested ROE of 10.50%. Requested revenue requirement increases will be used to recover capital investments designed to advance system-readiness and support the District of Columbia’s climate and clean energy goals. Pepco currently expects a decision in the first quarter of 2024, but cannot predict if the DCPSC will approve the application as filed.
  • ComEd Distribution Formula Rate Reconciliation: On April 21, 2023, ComEd filed its proposed Delivery Reconciliation Amount of $247 million under Rider Delivery Service Pricing Reconciliation which allows for the reconciliation of the revenue requirement in effect in the final years in which formula rates are determined and until such time as new rates are established under ComEd’s approved MRP. The 2023 filing reconciles the delivery service rates in effect in 2022 with the actual delivery service costs incurred in 2022. Final order is expected by December 2023, and the reconciliation amount will be in customer rates beginning January 1, 2024.
  • Financing Activities:
    • On February 21, 2023, Exelon issued $2,500 million of Notes, consisting of $1,000 million of its Notes at 5.15%, due March 15, 2028, $850 million of its Notes at 5.30%, due March 15, 2033 and $650 million of its Notes at 5.60%, due March 15, 2053. Exelon used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
    • On March 15, 2023, Pepco issued $250 million of First Mortgage Bonds, consisting of $85 million of its First Mortgage 5.30% Bonds, due March 15, 2033, $40 million of its First Mortgage 5.40% Bonds, due March 15, 2038, and $125 million of its First Mortgage 5.57% Bonds, due March 15, 2053. Pepco used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
    • On March 15, 2023, DPL issued $125 million of First Mortgage Bonds, consisting of $60 million of its First Mortgage 5.30% Bonds, due March 15, 2033 and $65 million of its First Mortgage 5.57% Bonds, due March 15, 2053. DPL used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
    • On March 15, 2023, ACE issued $75 million of its First Mortgage bonds, 5.57% Series, due March 15, 2053. ACE used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

GAAP/Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings Reconciliation

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

(in millions, except per share amounts)

Exelon

Earnings per

Diluted

Share

Exelon

ComEd

PECO

BGE

PHI

2023 GAAP Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

$

0.67

$

669

$

241

$

166

$

200

$

155

Mark-to-Market Impact of Economic Hedging Activities (net of taxes of $0)

—

(1

)

—

—

—

—

Change in Environmental Liabilities (net of taxes of $7)

0.02

18

—

—

—

18

Change in FERC Audit Liability (net of taxes of $4)

0.01

11

11

—

—

—

Separation Costs (net of taxes of $0)

—

(1

)

—

—

—

—

2023 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings

$

0.70

$

696

$

251

$

166

$

199

$

173

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2022 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

(in millions, except per share amounts)

Exelon

Earnings per

Diluted

Share

Exelon

ComEd

PECO

BGE

PHI

2022 GAAP Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

$

0.49

$

481

$

188

$

206

$

198

$

130

Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) System Implementation Costs (net of taxes of $0)

—

1

—

—

—

—

Separation Costs (net of taxes of $7, $2, $1, $1, and $1, respectively)

0.02

17

5

2

2

4

Income Tax-Related Adjustments (entire amount represents tax expense)

0.14

134

—

—

—

3

2022 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings

$

0.64

$

634

$

193

$

208

$

200

$

136

Note:

Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling item between GAAP Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates for each Registrant, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part. For all items, the marginal statutory income tax rates for 2023 and 2022 ranged from 24.0% to 29.0%.

Webcast Information

Exelon will discuss first quarter 2023 earnings in a conference call scheduled for today at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). The webcast and associated materials can be accessed at www.exeloncorp.com/investor-relations.

About Exelon

Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 200 company and the nation’s largest energy delivery company, serving more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). More than 19,000 Exelon employees dedicate their time and expertise to powering a cleaner and brighter future for our customers and communities through reliable, affordable and efficient energy delivery, workforce development, equity, economic development and volunteerism. Follow Exelon on Twitter @Exelon.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to net income as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), Exelon evaluates its operating performance using the measure of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings because management believes it represents earnings directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, and other specified items. This measure is intended to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of period over period operating results and provide an indication of Exelon’s baseline operating performance excluding items that are considered by management to be not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. In addition, this measure is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting of future periods. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentation. Exelon has provided the non-GAAP financial measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings should not be deemed more useful than, a substitute for, or an alternative to the most comparable GAAP Net Income measures provided in this earnings release and attachments. This press release and earnings release attachments provide reconciliations of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are posted on Exelon’s website: www.exeloncorp.com, and have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on May 3, 2023.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “should,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic, and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Pepco Holdings LLC, Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and Atlantic City Electric Company (Registrants) include those factors discussed herein, as well as the items discussed in (1) the Registrants’ 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) Part I, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part II, ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part II, ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies; (2) the Registrants’ First Quarter 2023 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (to be filed on May 3, 2023) in (a) Part II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part I, ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part I, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies; and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the SEC by the Registrants.

Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, which apply only as of the date of this press release. None of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Earnings Release Attachments

Table of Contents

Consolidating Statement of Operations

2

Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

5

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings and Analysis of Earnings

6

Statistics

ComEd

8

PECO

8

BGE

10

Pepco

11

DPL

12

ACE

13

Consolidating Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in millions)

ComEd

PECO

BGE

PHI

Other (a)

Exelon

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Operating revenues

$

1,667

$

1,112

$

1,257

$

1,536

$

(9

)

$

5,563

Operating expenses

Purchased power and fuel

488

484

492

627

—

2,091

Operating and maintenance

337

270

222

309

13

1,151

Depreciation and amortization

338

98

167

241

16

860

Taxes other than income taxes

93

50

83

120

9

355

Total operating expenses

1,256

902

964

1,297

38

4,457

Operating income (loss)

411

210

293

239

(47

)

1,106

Other income and (deductions)

Interest expense, net

(117

)

(48

)

(44

)

(76

)

(127

)

(412

)

Other, net

18

8

3

26

54

109

Total other income and (deductions)

(99

)

(40

)

(41

)

(50

)

(73

)

(303

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

312

170

252

189

(120

)

803

Income taxes

71

4

52

34

(27

)

134

Net income (loss) from continuing operations after income taxes

241

166

200

155

(93

)

669

Net income from discontinued operations after income taxes

—

—

—

—

—

—

Net income (loss)

241

166

200

155

(93

)

669

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

—

—

—

—

—

—

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

241

$

166

$

200

$

155

$

(93

)

$

669

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Operating revenues

$

1,734

$

1,047

$

1,154

$

1,404

$

(12

)

$

5,327

Operating expenses

Purchased power and fuel

638

407

454

579

—

2,078

Operating and maintenance

351

247

218

299

63

1,178

Depreciation and amortization

321

92

171

218

15

817

Taxes other than income taxes

96

47

76

119

16

354

Total operating expenses

1,406

793

919

1,215

94

4,427

Operating income (loss)

328

254

235

189

(106

)

900

Other income and (deductions)

Interest expense, net

(100

)

(41

)

(35

)

(69

)

(93

)

(338

)

Other, net

12

7

7

17

94

137

Total other income and (deductions)

(88

)

(34

)

(28

)

(52

)

1

(201

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

240

220

207

137

(105

)

699

Income taxes

52

14

9

7

136

218

Net income (loss) from continuing operations after income taxes

188

206

198

130

(241

)

481

Net income from discontinued operations after income taxes

—

—

—

—

117

117

Net income (loss)

188

206

198

130

(124

)

598

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

—

—

—

—

1

1

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

188

$

206

$

198

$

130

$

(125

)

$

597

Change in Net income from continuing operations 2022 to 2023

$

53

$

(40

)

$

2

$

25

$

148

$

188

__________

(a)

Other primarily includes eliminating and consolidating adjustments, Exelon’s corporate operations, shared service entities, and other financing and investment activities.

Exelon

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(in millions)

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

522

$

407

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

381

566

Accounts receivable

Customer accounts receivable

2,493

2,544

Customer allowance for credit losses

(389

)

(327

)

Customer accounts receivable, net

2,104

2,217

Other accounts receivable

1,346

1,426

Other allowance for credit losses

(91

)

(82

)

Other accounts receivable, net

1,255

1,344

Inventories, net

Fossil fuel

70

208

Materials and supplies

582

547

Regulatory assets

2,386

1,641

Other

477

406

Total current assets

7,777

7,336

Property, plant, and equipment, net

70,117

69,076

Deferred debits and other assets

Regulatory assets

7,878

8,037

Goodwill

6,630

6,630

Receivable related to Regulatory Agreement Units

3,069

2,897

Investments

234

232

Other

1,220

1,141

Total deferred debits and other assets

19,031

18,937

Total assets

$

96,925

$

95,349

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

$

1,306

$

2,586

Long-term debt due within one year

1,356

1,802

Accounts payable

2,762

3,382

Accrued expenses

1,183

1,226

Payables to affiliates

5

5

Regulatory liabilities

472

437

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

23

8

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

9

10

Other

976

1,155

Total current liabilities

8,092

10,611

Long-term debt

38,732

35,272

Long-term debt to financing trusts

390

390

Deferred credits and other liabilities

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

11,483

11,250

Regulatory liabilities

9,307

9,112

Pension obligations

1,101

1,109

Non-pension postretirement benefit obligations

506

507

Asset retirement obligations

270

269

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

77

83

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

32

35

Other

1,869

1,967

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

24,645

24,332

Total liabilities

71,859

70,605

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity

Common stock

20,921

20,908

Treasury stock, at cost

(123

)

(123

)

Retained earnings

4,907

4,597

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

(639

)

(638

)

Total shareholders’ equity

25,066

24,744

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

96,925

$

95,349

Contacts

Donna Sitkiewicz

Corporate Communications

312-394-7417

Andrew Plenge

Investor Relations

312-394-2345

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