EX-99.1 2 tm2214251d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

CMS Energy Announces Strong First Quarter Results,
Reaffirms 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance

 

JACKSON, Mich., May 3, 2022 – CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $1.21 for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $1.21 per share for the same quarter in 2021. The company’s adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2022 were $1.20, compared to $1.09 per share for the same quarter in 2021.

 

CMS Energy reaffirmed its 2022 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.85 to $2.89* per share (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures) and reaffirmed long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6 to 8 percent, with continued confidence toward the high end of the adjusted EPS growth range.

 

“The settlement agreement recently filed for our 2021 Integrated Resource Plan strengthens our financial outlook and serves as a proof point of our plan for net zero carbon emissions by 2040 in our electric business. As one of the first utilities in the country to eliminate coal generation by 2025, we are leading the clean energy transformation,” said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy.

 

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy provider featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.

 

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CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2022 first quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook on Tuesday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). To participate in the webcast, go to CMS Energy’s homepage (cmsenergy.com) and select “Events and Presentations.”

 

 

 

Important information for investors about non-GAAP measures and other disclosures.

 

This news release contains non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (non-GAAP) measures, such as adjusted earnings. All references to net income refer to net income available to common stockholders and references to earnings per share are on a diluted basis. Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, changes in accounting principles, changes in federal tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments recognized in net income related to CMS Enterprises’ interest expense, or other items. Management views adjusted earnings as a key measure of the company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, the company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance. Because the company is not able to estimate the impact of specific line items, which have the potential to significantly impact, favorably or unfavorably, the company's reported earnings in future periods, the company is not providing reported earnings guidance nor is it providing a reconciliation for the comparable future period earnings. The company’s adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for the reported earnings. 

 

This news release contains "forward-looking statements." The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause CMS Energy’s and Consumers Energy’s results to differ materially. All forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of the risk and other factors detailed from time to time in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. 

 

Investors and others should note that CMS Energy routinely posts important information on its website and considers the Investor Relations section, www.cmsenergy.com/investor-relations, a channel of distribution.

 

For more information on CMS Energy, please visit our website at cmsenergy.com.
To sign up for email alert notifications, please visit the Investor Relations section of our website.

 

Media Contacts: Katie Carey, 517/740-1739

 

Investment Analyst Contact: Travis Uphaus, 517/817-9241

 

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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

 

    In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts 
   Three Months Ended 
   3/31/22   3/31/21 
Operating revenue  $2,374   $2,013 
           
Operating expenses   1,918    1,583 
           
Operating Income   456    430 
           
Other income   48    44 
           
Interest charges   124    124 
           
Income Before Income Taxes   380    350 
           
Income tax expense   39    42 
           
Income From Continuing Operations   341    308 
           
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax   4    34 
           
Net Income   345    342 
           
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (8)   (7)
           
Net Income Attributable to CMS Energy   353    349 
           
Preferred stock dividends   2    - 
           
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders  $351   $349 
           
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share          
Income from continuing operations per average common share available to common stockholders  $1.20   $1.09 
Income from discontinued operations per average common share available to common stockholders   0.01    0.12 
Diluted earnings per average common share  $1.21   $1.21 

 

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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION

Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

   In Millions 
   As of 
   3/31/22   12/31/21 
Assets          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $446   $452 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents   28    24 
Other current assets   1,985    2,151 
Total current assets   2,459    2,627 
Non-current assets          
Plant, property, and equipment   22,540    22,352 
Other non-current assets   3,741    3,774 
Total Assets  $28,740   $28,753 
           
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities (1)  $1,432   $1,822 
Non-current liabilities (1)   7,430    7,269 
Capitalization          
Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt) (2)          
Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding non-recourse and securitization debt)   12,201    12,200 
Non-recourse debt   74    76 
Total debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt)   12,275    12,276 
Preferred stock and securities   224    224 
Noncontrolling interests   551    557 
Common stockholders' equity   6,630    6,407 
Total capitalization (excluding securitization debt)   19,680    19,464 
Securitization debt (2)   198    198 
Total Liabilities and Equity  $28,740   $28,753 

 

(1) Excludes debt, finance leases, and other financing.

(2) Includes current and non-current portions.

 

 

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION

Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   In Millions 
   Three Months Ended 
   3/31/22   3/31/21 
Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts  $476   $185 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   707    832 
Net cash used in investing activities   (539)   (283)
Cash flows from operating and investing activities   168    549 
Net cash used in financing activities   (170)   (210)
           
Total Cash Flows  $(2)  $339 
           
End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts  $474   $524 

 

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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income

(Unaudited)

 

   In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts 
   Three Months Ended 
   3/31/22   3/31/21 
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders  $351   $349 
Reconciling items:          
Disposal of discontinued operations gain   (5)   - 
Tax impact   1    - 
Discontinued operations income   -    (43)
Tax impact   -    9 
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings**   (1)   (1)
Tax impact   *     *  
           
Adjusted net income – non-GAAP  $346   $314 
           
Average Common Shares Outstanding          
Diluted   289.9    289.1 
           
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share          
Reported net income per share  $1.21   $1.21 
Reconciling items:          
Disposal of discontinued operations gain   (0.01)   - 
Tax impact   *     - 
Discontinued operations income   -    (0.15)
Tax impact   -    0.03 
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings**   (*)   (*)
Tax impact   *     *  
           
Adjusted net income per share – non-GAAP  $1.20   $1.09 

 

*Less than $0.5 million or $0.01 per share.
**Includes restructuring costs and unrealized gains or losses, recognized in net income, from mark-to-market adjustments related to CMS Enterprises' interest expense.

 

Management views adjusted (non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings as a key measure of the Company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors.  Internally, the Company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance.  Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, changes in accounting principles, changes in federal tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, recognized in net income related to CMS Enterprises’ interest expense, or other items.  The adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for reported earnings.