Significant Financing Transactions

Credit Facilities and Short-term Debt

The Companies use short-term debt to fund working capital requirements and as a bridge to long-term debt financings. The levels of borrowing may vary significantly during the course of the year, depending upon the timing and amount of cash requirements not satisfied by cash from operations. In addition, Dominion utilizes cash and letters of credit to fund collateral requirements. Collateral requirements are impacted by commodity prices, hedging levels, Dominion’s credit ratings and the credit quality of its counterparties.

Dominion

At September 30, 2016, Dominion’s commercial paper and letters of credit outstanding, as well as its capacity available under credit facilities, were as follows:



	Facility Limit		Outstanding Commercial Paper		Outstanding Letters of Credit		Facility Capacity Available
(millions)
Joint revolving credit facility⁽¹⁾	$	5,000	$	3,073	$	—	$	1,927
Joint revolving credit facility⁽¹⁾	500		—		60		440
Revolving multi-year credit facility⁽²⁾	500		24		—		476
Revolving 364-day credit facility⁽²⁾	250		—		—		250
Total	$	6,250	$	3,097	$	60	$	3,093


(1)	In May 2016, the maturity dates for these facilities were extended from April 2019 to April 2020. These credit facilities can be used by the Companies to support bank borrowings and the issuance of commercial paper, as well as to support up to a combined $2.0 billion of letters of credit.


(2)	These Dominion Questar facilities were terminated in October 2016.

Virginia Power

Virginia Power’s short-term financing is supported through its access as co-borrower to the two joint revolving credit facilities. These credit facilities can be used for working capital, as support for the combined commercial paper programs of the Companies and for other general corporate purposes.

At September 30, 2016, Virginia Power’s share of commercial paper and letters of credit outstanding under its joint credit facilities with Dominion and Dominion Gas, were as follows:



	Facility Limit⁽¹⁾		Outstanding Commercial Paper		Outstanding Letters of Credit
(millions)
Joint revolving credit facility⁽¹⁾	$	5,000	$	965	$	—
Joint revolving credit facility⁽¹⁾	500		—		—
Total	$	5,500	$	965	$	—

(1)

The full amount of the facilities is available to Virginia Power, less any amounts outstanding to co-borrowers Dominion and Dominion Gas. Sub-limits for Virginia Power are set within the facility limit but can be changed at the option of the Companies multiple times per year. At September 30, 2016, the aggregate sub-limit for Virginia Power was $2.0 billion. If Virginia Power has liquidity needs in excess of its sub-limit, the sub-limit may be changed or such needs may be satisfied through short-term intercompany borrowings from Dominion. In May 2016, the maturity dates for these facilities were extended from April 2019 to April 2020. These credit facilities can be used to support bank borrowings and the issuance of commercial paper, as well as to support up to $2.0 billion (or the sub-limit, whichever is less) of letters of credit.

In addition to the credit facility commitments mentioned above, Virginia Power also has a $120 million credit facility. In May 2016, the maturity date for this facility was extended from April 2019 to April 2020. As of September 30, 2016, this facility supports $100 million of certain variable rate tax-exempt financings of Virginia Power. In October 2016, this facility was reduced from $120 million to $100 million.

Dominion Gas

Dominion Gas’ short-term financing is supported by its access as co-borrower to the two joint revolving credit facilities. These credit facilities can be used for working capital, as support for the combined commercial paper programs of the Companies and for other general corporate purposes.

At September 30, 2016, Dominion Gas' share of commercial paper and letters of credit outstanding under its joint credit facilities with Dominion and Virginia Power were as follows:



	Facility Limit⁽¹⁾		Outstanding Commercial Paper		Outstanding Letters of Credit
(millions)
Joint revolving credit facility⁽¹⁾	$	1,000	$	60	$	—
Joint revolving credit facility⁽¹⁾	500		—		—
Total	$	1,500	$	60	$	—

(1)

A maximum of a combined $1.5 billion of the facilities is available to Dominion Gas, assuming adequate capacity is available after giving effect to uses by co-borrowers Dominion and Virginia Power. Sub-limits for Dominion Gas are set within the facility limit but can be changed at the option of the Companies multiple times per year. In September 2016, the aggregate sub-limit for Dominion Gas was decreased from $1.0 billion to $750 million. If Dominion Gas has liquidity needs in excess of its sub-limit, the sub-limit may be changed or such needs may be satisfied through short-term intercompany borrowings from Dominion. In May 2016, the maturity dates for these facilities were extended from April 2019 to April 2020. These credit facilities can be used to support bank borrowings and the issuance of commercial paper, as well as to support up to $1.5 billion (or the sub-limit, whichever is less) of letters of credit.

Remarketable Subordinated Notes

In March 2016 and May 2016, Dominion successfully remarketed the $550 million 2013 Series A 1.07% RSNs due 2021 and the $550 million 2013 Series B 1.18% RSNs due 2019, respectively, pursuant to the terms of the related 2013 Equity Units. In connection with the remarketings, the interest rate on the Series A and Series B junior subordinated notes was reset to 4.104% and 2.962%, respectively, payable on a semi-annual basis and Dominion ceased to have the ability to redeem the notes at its option or defer interest payments. At September 30, 2016, the securities are included in junior subordinated notes in Dominion's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Dominion did not receive any proceeds from the remarketings. Remarketing proceeds belonged to the investors holding the related 2013 Equity Units and were temporarily used to purchase a portfolio of treasury securities. Upon maturity of each portfolio, the proceeds were applied on behalf of investors on the related stock purchase contract settlement date to pay the purchase price to Dominion for issuance of 8.5 million shares of its common stock on both April 1, 2016 and July 1, 2016. See Issuance of Common Stock below for a description of common stock issued by Dominion in April 2016 and July 2016 under the stock purchase contracts.

In August 2016, Dominion issued $1.4 billion of 2016 Equity Units, initially in the form of 2016 Series A Corporate Units. The Corporate Units are listed on the NYSE under the symbol DCUD. The net proceeds were used to finance the Dominion Questar Combination. See Note 3 for more information.

Each 2016 Series A Corporate Unit consists of a stock purchase contract, a 1/40 interest in a 2016 Series A-1 RSN issued by Dominion and a 1/40 interest in a 2016 Series A-2 RSN issued by Dominion. The stock purchase contracts obligate the holders to purchase shares of Dominion common stock at a future settlement date prior to the relevant RSN maturity date. The purchase price to be paid under the stock purchase contracts is $50 per Corporate Unit and the number of shares to be purchased will be determined under a formula based upon the average closing price of Dominion common stock near the settlement date. The RSNs are pledged as collateral to secure the purchase of common stock under the related stock purchase contracts.

Dominion makes quarterly interest payments on the RSNs and quarterly contract adjustment payments on the stock purchase contracts, at the rates described below. Dominion may defer payments on the stock purchase contracts and the RSNs for one or more consecutive periods but generally not beyond the purchase contract settlement date. If payments are deferred, Dominion may not make any cash distributions related to its capital stock, including dividends, redemptions, repurchases, liquidation payments or guarantee payments. Also, during the deferral period, Dominion may not make any payments on or redeem or repurchase any debt securities that are equal in right of payment with, or subordinated to, the RSNs.

Dominion has recorded the present value of the stock purchase contract payments as a liability offset by a charge to equity. Interest payments on the RSNs are recorded as interest expense and stock purchase contract payments are charged against the liability. Accretion of the stock purchase contract liability is recorded as imputed interest expense. In calculating diluted EPS, Dominion applies the treasury stock method to the 2016 Equity Units. These securities did not have an effect on diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Under the terms of the stock purchase contracts, assuming no anti-dilution or other adjustments, Dominion will issue between 15.0 million and 18.7 million shares of its common stock in August 2019. A total of 23.1 million shares of Dominion’s common stock has been reserved for issuance in connection with the stock purchase contracts.

Selected information about Dominion’s 2016 Equity Units is presented below:



Issuance Date	Units Issued	Total Net Proceeds		Total Long-term Debt		RSN Annual Interest Rate⁽¹⁾		Stock Purchase Contract Annual Rate		Stock Purchase Contract Liability		Stock Purchase Contract Settlement Date	RSN Maturity Date⁽²⁾
(millions, except interest rates)
8/15/2016	28	$	1,374.8	$	1,400.0	2.000	%	4.750	%	$	190.6	8/15/2019


(1)	Annual interest rate applies to each of the Series A-1 RSNs and Series A-2 RSNs.

(2) The maturity dates of the $700 million Series A-1 RSNs and $700 million Series A-2 RSNs are August 15, 2021 and August 15, 2024, respectively.

Enhanced Junior Subordinated Notes

In the first quarter of 2016, Dominion purchased and cancelled $38 million and $4 million of the June 2006 hybrids and the September 2006 hybrids, respectively.

In July 2016, Dominion launched a tender offer to purchase up to $200 million in aggregate of additional June 2006 hybrids and September 2006 hybrids, which expired on August 1, 2016. In connection with the tender offer, Dominion purchased and cancelled $125 million and $74 million of the June 2006 hybrids and the September 2006 hybrids, respectively. All purchases were conducted in compliance with the applicable replacement capital covenants. Also in July 2016, Dominion issued $800 million of 5.25% July 2016 hybrids. The proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including to finance the tender offer. The July 2016 hybrids are listed on the NYSE under the symbol DRUA.

From time to time, Dominion may reduce its outstanding debt and level of interest expense through redemption of debt securities prior to maturity and repurchases in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, through additional tender offers or otherwise.

Long-term Debt

In May 2016, Dominion Gas issued $150 million of private placement 3.8% senior notes that mature in 2031. In June 2016, Dominion Gas issued $250 million of private placement 2.875% senior notes that mature in 2023. Also in June 2016, Dominion Gas issued €250 million of private placement 1.45% senior notes that mature in 2026. The notes were recorded at $280 million at issuance and included in long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at $281 million at September 30, 2016.

In August 2016, Dominion issued $500 million of 1.60% senior notes, $400 million of 2.0% senior notes and $400 million of 2.85% senior notes that mature in 2019, 2021 and 2026, respectively. The net proceeds were used to finance the Dominion Questar Combination. See Note 3 for more information.

In September 2016, Dominion issued $300 million of private placement 1.50% senior notes that mature in 2018.

Short-term Notes

In September 2016, Dominion borrowed $1.2 billion under a private placement term loan agreement that matures in September 2017 and bears interest at a variable rate. The net proceeds were used to finance the Dominion Questar Combination. See Note 3 for more information. In November 2016, Dominion Midstream completed the issuance and public offering of common units for net proceeds of $348 million. Accordingly, $348 million of the borrowings under the private placement term loan are included in long-term debt in Dominion's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Issuance of Common Stock

Dominion maintains Dominion Direct® and a number of employee savings plans through which contributions may be invested in Dominion’s common stock. These shares may either be newly issued or purchased on the open market with proceeds contributed to these plans.

In December 2014, Dominion filed an SEC shelf registration for the sale of debt and equity securities including the ability to sell common stock through an at-the-market program. Also in December 2014, Dominion entered into four separate sales agency agreements to effect sales under the program and pursuant to which it may offer from time to time up to $500 million aggregate amount of its common stock. Sales of common stock can be made by means of privately negotiated transactions, as transactions on the NYSE at market prices or in such other transactions as are agreed upon by Dominion and the sales agents and in conformance with applicable securities laws. Following issuances during the first and second quarters of 2015, Dominion has the ability to issue up to approximately $200 million of stock under the 2014 sales agency agreements; however, no additional issuances have occurred under these agreements in 2016.

In both April 2016 and July 2016, Dominion issued 8.5 million shares under the related stock purchase contract entered into as part of Dominion's 2013 Equity Units. Additionally, Dominion completed a market issuance of equity in April 2016 of 10.2 million shares and received proceeds of $756 million through a registered underwritten public offering. A portion of the net proceeds was used to finance the Dominion Questar Combination. See Note 3 for more information.