ITC Holdings
Corp. Third Quarter 2012 Investor Call
October 24, 2012
Filed by ITC Holdings Corp. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the
Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: ITC Holdings Corp,
Commission File No. 001-32576 |
Safe Harbor Language
& Legal Disclosure 2
This document and the exhibits hereto contain certain statements that describe ITC Holdings
Corp. (ITC) managements beliefs concerning future business conditions
and prospects, growth opportunities and the outlook for ITCs business, including ITCs business and the electric
transmission industry based upon information currently available. Such statements are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Wherever possible, ITC has identified these forward-looking statements by words such as
anticipates, believes, intends, estimates,
expects, projects and similar phrases. These forward-looking statements are based upon
assumptions ITC management believes are reasonable. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause ITCs actual results,
performance and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements, including,
among other things, (a) the risks and uncertainties disclosed in ITCs annual report on
Form 10-K and ITCs quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) from time to time and (b) the following transactional factors (in addition to others
described elsewhere in this document, in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus included
in the registration statement on Form S-4 that ITC filed with the SEC on September
25, 2012 in connection with the proposed transactions, and in subsequent filings with the SEC): (i) risks
inherent in the contemplated transaction, including: (A) failure to obtain approval by the
Companys shareholders; (B) failure to obtain regulatory approvals necessary to
consummate the transaction or to obtain regulatory approvals on favorable terms; (C) the ability to obtain the
required financings; (D) delays in consummating the transaction or the failure to consummate
the transactions; and (E) exceeding the expected costs of the transactions; (ii)
legislative and regulatory actions, and (iii) conditions of the capital markets during the periods covered by the
forward-looking statements.
Because ITCs forward-looking statements are based on estimates and
assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic and competitive
uncertainties, many of which are beyond ITCs control or are subject to change, actual results could be materially different and any
or all of ITCs forward-looking statements may turn out to be wrong. They speak only
as of the date made and can be affected by assumptions ITC might make or by known or
unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors mentioned in this document and the exhibits hereto and in ITCs
annual and quarterly reports will be important in determining future results. Consequently,
ITC cannot assure you that ITCs expectations or forecasts expressed in such
forward-looking statements will be achieved. Actual future results may vary materially. Except as required by law,
ITC undertakes no obligation to publicly update any of ITCs forward-looking or other
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
The transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, including regulatory
approvals, approval of ITCs shareholders and the availability of financing. ITC
cannot provide any assurance that the proposed transactions related thereto will be completed, nor can it give assurances as to
the terms on which such transactions will be consummated. |
Safe Harbor Language
& Legal Disclosure 3
This communication is not a solicitation of a proxy from any security holder of ITC. However,
Entergy, ITC and certain of their respective directors and executive officers and
certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies from shareholders of ITC in connection with the proposed transaction
under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of
Entergy, may be found in its 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28,
2012, and its definitive proxy statement relating to its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
filed with the SEC on March 23, 2012. Information about the directors and
executive officers of ITC may be found in its 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
February 22, 2012, and its definitive proxy statement relating to its 2012 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders filed with the SEC on April 12, 2012.
On September 25, 2012, ITC filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC
registering shares of ITC common stock to be issued to Entergy shareholders in
connection with the proposed transactions, but this registration statement has not become effective. This
registration statement includes a proxy statement of ITC that also constitutes a prospectus of
ITC, and will be sent to ITC shareholders. In addition, Mid South TransCo LLC
(TransCo) will file a registration statement with the SEC registering TransCo common units to be issued to
Entergy shareholders in connection with the proposed transactions. Entergy shareholders are
urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus included in the ITC registration statement
and the proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the TransCo registration statement
(when available) and any other relevant documents, because they contain important information about ITC,
TransCo and the proposed transactions. ITC shareholders are urged to read the proxy
statement/prospectus included in the ITC registration statement and any other relevant
documents because they contain important information about TransCo and the proposed
transactions. The proxy statement/prospectus and other documents relating to the proposed
transactions (when they are available) can be obtained free of charge from the
SECs website at www.sec.gov. The documents, when available, can also be obtained free of charge
from Entergy upon written request to Entergy Corporation, Investor Relations, P.O. Box 61000
New Orleans, LA 70161 or by calling Entergys Investor Relations information line
at 1-888- ENTERGY (368-3749), or from ITC upon written request to ITC Holdings Corp.,
Investor Relations, 27175 Energy Way, Novi, MI 48377 or by calling 248-946-3000.
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Third Quarter 2012
OVERVIEW OF RESULTS
Strong operational and financial performance for both the third quarter and year-to-date
periods
System performance remains good; reflects successful execution of maintenance and capital
programs
Maintenance program on track and under budget for year
Capital investments on plan, with year-to-date levels roughly equal to full year 2011
investments and significantly higher than prior years
Continued to pursue stand-alone strategic initiatives
Announced
the
ITC
Great
Plains
Expansion
Project;
portfolio
of
high-voltage
electric
transmission
projects in SPP region
Developed through more than a year of extensive study of regional needs
Involves five primary 345 kV transmission lines, totaling approximately 2,700 miles,
consisting of multiple segments in seven states
AC-based approach; reflects interconnectivity of power grid and provides solution to
integrate variety of energy sources, enhance grid reliability and provide flexibility
throughout SPP footprint
Further advanced the Entergy transaction towards closing
Initiated regulatory approval process at retail jurisdictional level and at FERC
Significant
progress
made
with
respect
to
other
transaction
approval
requirements
Remain on track for 2013 closing |
IP&L formal 206 complaint against ITC Midwest Attachment FF recovery mechanism
Attachment FF allows for 100% reimbursement of the costs of eligible network upgrades for
qualifying generating facilities connecting to ITC Midwest system
Approved by FERC in 2008
Our response to complaint seeks to dismiss the complaint
Highlights IP&Ls failure to meet burden of proof
Outlines why Attachment FF provision is just and reasonable
No stipulated period for FERC to act
FERC complaint against MISO formula rate protocols
Complaint against the MISO formula rate protocols remains with FERC; FERC has indicated
intent to issue findings by February 2013
As MISO transmission owner, ITC filed a response detailing how our protocols and practices
differ from the MISO-wide protocols and alleviate concerns cited by FERC
Order 1000 compliance activities
MISO and SPP scheduled to file their compliance plans soon
Plans
which
will
largely
address
the
elimination
of
the
right
of
first
refusal
(or
ROFR)
around
certain
transmission projects
Continue to monitor New England ISO base ROE complaint proceeding
ITC not a direct party to the case
Established
procedural
schedule
provides
for
initial
decision
in
September
2013
Third Quarter 2012
REGULATORY POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
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* Approvals also
required in Missouri due to limited assets in those territories. Entergy
Transaction Update TRANSACTION APPROVAL TIMELINE
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Authority
Requirement
Timing
Filings made except PUCT,
expect PUCT filing will
occur in Q4
203 / 205 applications filed
in mid-September with
expected decision in 180
days; 204 applications to be
filed in Q4
Expect to file before year-
end
Filed late July, expect final
ruling in first half of 2013
Filed preliminary S4 in late
September, anticipate ITC
shareholder meeting in first
half of 2013
Entergy Retail Regulators
(APSC, LPSC, MPSC, PUCT,
CCNO)
Change of control of transmission assets
Affiliate transaction-related steps in the RMT
Authorization to incur debt in some jurisdictions
FERC
Change of control of transmission assets (203 filing)
Acceptance of jurisdictional agreements (205 filing)
Authorization to assume debt / issue securities (204 filings)
Changes to System Agreement to remove provisions related to transmission
planning and equalization
New
ITC
rate
tariffs
to
be
established
for
the
ITC
operating
companies
(205
filing)
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act
(DOJ / FTC)
Pre-merger notification to review potential antitrust and competition
issues
IRS Private Letter Ruling
Private letter ruling substantially to the effect that certain requirements
for the tax-free treatment of the distribution of Transco Holdco are met
ITC Shareholders
Merger
Issuance of shares to Entergy shareholders
Amendment to ITC articles to increase authorized number of shares
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Key operating earnings drivers
Higher operating earnings for quarter and year-to-date period due to higher rate base
and AFUDC at our operating companies
Year-to-date increase partially offset by lower revenues due to final amortization of
the ITCTransmission
revenue deferral regulatory asset in May 2011
Third Quarter & Year-To-Date Financial Results
EARNINGS & DRIVERS
Reported Diluted EPS
$ 0.98 $
0.85 $
0.13 ($ in Millions except per Share Data)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2012
2011
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2012
2011
$ 2.68 $ 2.49
$ 0.19
Operating Diluted EPS
$ 1.07 $
0.85 $
0.22 $ 3.05 $
2.49 $ 0.56
Pre-Tax Entergy Transaction
Expenses $ 0.14 N/A
$ 0.14
FERC Audit Related Refunds
N/A
N/A
N/A
$
0.25 N/A
$ 0.25
$
0.33 N/A
$ 0.33
Income Taxes on Adjustments
($
0.05) N/A
($ 0.05)
($ 0.21)
N/A ($ 0.21)
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Increase /
(Decrease)
Increase /
(Decrease)
Note: Reported net income and operating earnings reconciliation can be found in Appendix
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CAPITAL
INVESTMENTS
THROUGH
SEPTEMBER
30,
2012
ITCTransmission
$ 173.6
METC
113.6
ITC Midwest
266.1
ITC Great Plains
72.9
TOTAL
$
626.2
Strong financial performance driven
by successful execution of our capital
investment plans
Invested $626.2 million in capital
projects at our operating companies
in the nine months ended September
30, 2012
Year-to-date 2012 capital investment
levels roughly equal to 2011 full year
investment levels and significantly
higher than other previous years
Financial Results
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
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($ in Millions) |
Financial
Results 2012 GUIDANCE
ITCTransmission
$ 210 -
$ 220
METC
150 -
160
ITC Midwest
320 -
335
ITC Great Plains
100 -
110
TOTAL
$
780 -
$ 825
2012
GUIDANCE
-
CAPITAL
INVESTMENTS
Increasing 2012 operating EPS guidance to $4.10 to $4.15
Updating 2012 capital investment guidance to $780 to $825 million
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($ in Millions)
Prior range was $3.95 to $4.05 |
Total
Revolver
Capacity
Revolver
Capacity
Outstanding
Undrawn
Revolver
Capacity
$ in Millions
ITC Holdings
$ 200.0
$ 4.2
$ 195.8
ITCTransmission
100.0
57.9
42.1
METC
100.0
75.4
24.6
ITC
Midwest
175.0
89.7
85.3
ITC Great Plains
150.0
87.1
62.9
TOTAL
$ 725.0
$ 314.3
$ 410.7
Cash on Hand
30.0
TOTAL LIQUIDITY
$ 440.7
Q3 2012 financing activities
$200 million term loan at ITC Holdings priced at
one month LIBOR plus 100 basis points
2012 financing plan largely complete
One remaining financing at METC in 2012
Shifting focus to 2013 capitalization requirements
2013 stand-alone financing plan is robust
Debt maturities totaling ~$650 million at
ITC Holdings and ITCTransmission
New capital funding requirements at all
companies
Also focused on preparing for the financings in
2013 required as a part of the Entergy transaction
Liquidity position remains healthy
Well positioned to continue to execute on
strategic plans going forward
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Financial Results
CAPITALIZATION & LIQUIDITY |
Financial
Results DIVIDEND INCREASE
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Increased quarterly dividend approximately 7% in
August to $0.3775 per share, or $1.51 annualized
Increase marks seventh consecutive year that
ITC has raised its quarterly dividend
Slightly higher than our typical historical
annual increases
Consistent with recent dividend policy
commentary
Additional flexibility with respect to
dividend increases going forward while
still preserving sufficient capital in
business
Anticipate continued dividend growth that will
balance efficiently funding reinvestment
requirements in the business with returning
capital to shareholders
Quarterly Dividend |
Stand-Alone
Five-Year Capital Plan 2012 -
2016
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Note: Five-year EPS CAGR based on 2011 through 2016 EPS |
Pleased to be able to report strong financial
results for the first nine months of 2012
Performance provides a solid foundation for
executing on our full year goals and objectives, as
well as our stand-alone five-year capital plan
Remain focused on the execution of our stand-
alone plan and sustainable growth also continuing
to advance the Entergy transaction to a successful
close in 2013
Looking Ahead
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Appendix
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Reported Net
Income ($ in Millions except per Share Data)
THREE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2012
2011
Increase /
(Decrease)
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2012
2011
Operating Earnings
Entergy Transaction Expenses
Income Taxes on Adjustments
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Non-GAAP Measures
NET INCOME RECONCILIATION
Increase /
(Decrease)
Acquisition Accounting Adjustment
7,453
N/A
7,453
N/A
N/A
N/A
(2,662)
N/A
(2,662)
17,454
17,454
N/A
13,048
13,048
N/A
$ 159,383
$ 30,361
$ 129,022
(10,739)
(10,739)
N/A
$ 139,620
$ 10,598
$ 129,022
$ 7,159
$ 44,024
$ 51,183
$ 55,974
$ 11,950
$ 44,024 |