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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2010 Commission Registrant; State of Incorporation IRS Employer File Number Address; and Telephone Number Identification No. 001-09057 39-1391525 (A Wisconsin Corporation) 231 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1331 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 221-2345 001-01245 39-0476280 (A Wisconsin Corporation) 231 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 2046 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 221-2345
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On Tuesday, February 2, 2010, Wisconsin Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year-ended December 31, 2009. In addition, on February 2, 2010, Wisconsin Electric Power Company released its results of operations for the year-ended December 31, 2009 as part of a package of financial information provided in connection with Wisconsin Energy's year-end earnings release and conference call scheduled for February 2, that can be found on Wisconsin Energy's web site. A copy of the press release and Wisconsin Electric's results of operations is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 99 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has |
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duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. |
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ STEPHEN P. DICKSON |
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Date: February 2, 2010 |
Stephen P. Dickson - Vice President and Controller |
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ STEPHEN P. DICKSON |
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Date: February 2, 2010 |
Stephen P. Dickson - Vice President and Controller |
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Exhibit 99
From: Rick James (media)
414-221-4444
Colleen F. Henderson, CFA (analysts)
414-221-2592
colleen.henderson@wisconsincolleen.henderson@wisconsinenergy.com
Feb. 2, 2010
Wisconsin Energy Corporation posts fourth quarter
and full-year results for 2009
MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin Energy (NYSE: WEC) today reported earnings from continuing operations of $114 million or 96 cents a share for the fourth quarter of 2009. This compares with earnings from continuing operations of $100 million or 85 cents a share for the final quarter of 2008.
Fourth quarter revenues were $1.07 billion in 2009, compared with $1.20 billion in the corresponding period last year. For the full year 2009, revenues were $4.13 billion, down from $4.43 billion in 2008.
Wisconsin Energy's 2009 earnings from continuing operations totaled $377 million or $3.20 per share. In 2008, earnings from continuing operations were $358 million or $3.03 per share.
Retail sales of electricity dropped by 8.1 percent in 2009 compared with the previous year. Electricity use by residential customers was down by 3.8 percent - in large part because of an unusually cool summer. Consumption of electricity by commercial and industrial customers declined by 10 percent, a reflection of the dramatic slowdown in the economy.
Despite the economic climate, the number of customers served by Wisconsin Energy's utilities continued to grow - rising by nearly 6,500 customers or 0.3 percent over 2008.
Among the positive factors contributing to the company's 2009 results were effective cost controls and a full year's earnings from the commercial operation of the newest generating unit at Port Washington.
"In a tough economy we cut costs, improved productivity and posted solid financial results," said Gale Klappa, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "And on virtually every meaningful measure, from customer satisfaction to network reliability to progress on our Power the Future plan, the company made great strides during the year."
Earnings per share listed in this news release are on a fully diluted basis.
Conference Call
A conference call is scheduled for 1 p.m. Central time on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The presentation will review 2009 fourth quarter and year-end earnings and will discuss the company's outlook for the future.
All interested parties, including stockholders, the news media and the general public, are invited to listen to the presentation. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 888-312-9865 up to 15 minutes before the call begins. International callers may dial 719-457-2656. The confirmation code is 6091304. Access also may be gained through the company's Web site (www.wisconsinenergy.com). Click on the icon for the "Year-end Earnings Release & Conference Call" and select "webcast audio." In conjunction with this earnings announcement, Wisconsin Energy will post on its Web site a package of detailed financial information on its fourth quarter and year-end performance. The materials will be available at 6 a.m. Central time on Feb. 2. An archive of the presentation will be available on the Web site after the call. A replay of the audio portion of the presentation will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the presentation and will be accessible through Feb. 9, 2010. Domestic callers should dial 888-203-1112. International callers should dial 719-457-0820. The replay confirmation code is 6091304.
Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving more than 1.1 million electric customers in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula and more than 1 million natural gas customers in Wisconsin. The company's principal utilities are We Energies and Edison Sault Electric. The company's other major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants. Wisconsin Energy Corporation (www.wisconsinenergy.com), a component of the S&P 500, has more than $12 billion of assets, approximately 5,000 employees and 48,000 stockholders of record.
Tables Follow
WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENTS |
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Three Months Ended December 31 |
Year Ended December 31 |
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2009 |
2008 |
2009 |
2008 |
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(Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts) |
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Operating Revenues |
$1,067.3 |
$1,199.8 |
$4,127.9 |
$4,427.8 |
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Operating Expenses |
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Fuel and purchased power |
251.1 |
260.3 |
1,063.7 |
1,240.7 |
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Cost of gas sold |
244.1 |
379.5 |
912.0 |
1,220.9 |
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Other operation and maintenance |
314.6 |
337.7 |
1,261.1 |
1,360.4 |
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Depreciation, decommissioning |
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and amortization |
86.7 |
84.4 |
346.1 |
326.5 |
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Property and revenue taxes |
27.7 |
27.2 |
112.0 |
108.2 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
924.2 |
1,089.1 |
3,694.9 |
4,256.7 |
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Amortization of Gain |
53.5 |
84.7 |
230.7 |
488.1 |
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Operating Income |
196.6 |
195.4 |
663.7 |
659.2 |
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Equity in Earnings of Transmission Affiliate |
15.5 |
13.8 |
59.1 |
51.8 |
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Other Income (Expense), net |
4.4 |
(8.6) |
28.4 |
17.0 |
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Interest Expense, net |
37.7 |
40.3 |
156.7 |
153.7 |
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Income from Continuing |
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Operations Before Income Taxes |
178.8 |
160.3 |
594.5 |
574.3 |
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Income Taxes |
65.2 |
60.3 |
217.3 |
216.5 |
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Income from Continuing Operations |
113.6 |
100.0 |
377.2 |
357.8 |
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Income (Loss) from Discontinued |
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Operations, Net of Tax |
5.1 |
0.4 |
5.2 |
1.3 |
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Net Income |
$118.7 |
$100.4 |
$382.4 |
$359.1 |
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Earnings Per Share (Basic) |
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Continuing operations |
$0.97 |
$0.86 |
$3.23 |
$3.06 |
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Discontinued operations |
0.04 |
- |
0.04 |
0.01 |
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Total Earnings Per Share (Basic) |
$1.01 |
$0.86 |
$3.27 |
$3.07 |
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Earnings Per Share (Diluted) |
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Continuing operations |
$0.96 |
$0.85 |
$3.20 |
$3.03 |
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Discontinued operations |
0.04 |
- |
0.04 |
0.01 |
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Total Earnings Per Share (Diluted) |
$1.00 |
$0.85 |
$3.24 |
$3.04 |
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Weighted Average Common |
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Shares Outstanding (Millions) |
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Basic |
116.9 |
116.9 |
116.9 |
116.9 |
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Diluted |
118.0 |
117.9 |
117.9 |
118.2 |
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Dividends Per Share of Common Stock |
$0.3375 |
$0.27 |
$1.35 |
$1.08 |
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS |
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December 31, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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(Millions of Dollars) |
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Assets |
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Net Property, Plant and Equipment |
$9,070.5 |
$8,502.6 |
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Investments |
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Restricted cash |
- |
172.4 |
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Equity investment in transmission affiliate |
314.6 |
276.3 |
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Other |
44.1 |
41.6 |
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Total Investments |
358.7 |
490.3 |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
20.9 |
32.5 |
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Restricted cash |
194.5 |
214.1 |
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Accounts receivable |
304.4 |
369.5 |
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Accrued revenues |
290.4 |
341.2 |
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Materials, supplies and inventories |
379.3 |
344.7 |
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Regulatory assets |
58.9 |
82.5 |
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Prepayments and other |
213.3 |
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323.0 |
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Total Current Assets |
1,461.7 |
1,707.5 |
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Deferred Charges and Other Assets |
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Regulatory assets |
1,192.5 |
1,261.1 |
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Goodwill, net |
441.9 |
441.9 |
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Other |
172.6 |
214.4 |
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Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets |
1,807.0 |
1,917.4 |
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Total Assets |
$12,697.9 |
$12,617.8 |
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Capitalization and Liabilities |
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Capitalization |
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Common equity |
$3,566.9 |
$3,336.9 |
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Preferred stock of subsidiary |
30.4 |
30.4 |
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Long-term debt |
3,875.8 |
4,074.7 |
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Total Capitalization |
7,473.1 |
7,442.0 |
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Current Liabilities |
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Long-term debt due currently |
295.7 |
61.8 |
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Short-term debt |
825.1 |
602.3 |
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Accounts payable |
292.2 |
441.0 |
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Regulatory liabilities |
222.8 |
310.8 |
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Other |
246.1 |
319.2 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
1,881.9 |
1,735.1 |
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Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities |
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Regulatory liabilities |
886.7 |
1,084.4 |
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Deferred income taxes - long-term |
1,017.9 |
814.0 |
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Deferred revenue, net |
739.1 |
545.4 |
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Pension and other benefit obligations |
319.5 |
635.0 |
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Other |
379.7 |
361.9 |
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Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities |
3,342.9 |
3,440.7 |
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Total Capitalization and Liabilities |
$12,697.9 |
$12,617.8 |
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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Year Ended December 31 |
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2009 |
2008 |
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(Millions of Dollars) |
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Operating Activities |
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Net income |
$382.4 |
$359.1 |
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Reconciliation to cash |
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Depreciation, decommissioning and amortization |
349.4 |
332.1 |
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Contribution to benefit plans |
(289.3) |
(48.4) |
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Working capital and other |
186.3 |
93.6 |
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Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
628.8 |
736.4 |
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Investing Activities |
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Capital expenditures |
(817.7) |
(1,136.4) |
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Change in restricted cash |
192.0 |
345.1 |
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Proceeds from asset sales |
16.8 |
14.3 |
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Other investing activities, net |
(127.2) |
(129.3) |
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Cash Used in Investing Activities |
(736.1) |
(906.3) |
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Financing Activities |
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Common stock issued (repurchased), net |
(12.6) |
(11.4) |
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Dividends paid on common stock |
(157.8) |
(126.3) |
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Change in debt, net |
263.2 |
316.8 |
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Other financing activities, net |
2.9 |
(4.1) |
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Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
95.7 |
175.0 |
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Change in Cash |
(11.6) |
5.1 |
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Cash at Beginning of Year |
32.5 |
27.4 |
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Cash at End of Year |
$20.9 |
$32.5 |
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