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BrightNight Announces Financial Close for Frontier, a 120 MW Solar Project Delivering Clean Power to KentuckyMay 26, 2026 12:20 PM
PR Newswire (US) Project advancing on schedule and expected to begin commercial operation by fall of 2027.WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight today announced that it reached financial close for Frontier, a 120 MW solar PV project located in Washington and Marion counties, Kentucky. Once constructed, Frontier will become a new, additional source of renewable generation for Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU.) BrightNight and LG&E and KU entered into a Build Transfer Agreement for the project in August 2024 as part of the utilities' long-term strategic investment plans to support Kentucky's growing energy needs with safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Frontier is advancing on schedule, with Commercial Operation expected by fall of 2027. Reaching financial close marks the successful conversion of years of development, engineering, commercial structuring, and pre-construction investment into a fully financed infrastructure asset moving into construction.The project, which was approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission in 2023 as part of LG&E and KU's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) filing, represents continued execution across BrightNight's growing U.S. portfolio, which includes more than 30 GW of power projects concentrated in the nation's fastest-growing energy markets. Frontier joins a series of recently advanced projects as proof of BrightNight's ability to originate, develop, and finance complex, multi-stakeholder energy infrastructure at scale.Project financing was provided by a consortium of leading banks including ING Capital LLC, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, and HSBC. The successful close reflects strong capital market confidence in BrightNight's disciplined development approach, integrated project design, and focus on long-term asset performance."Frontier demonstrates the strong demand for BrightNight's cost-effective power solutions for Kentucky and across the United States," said Martin Hermann, CEO of BrightNight. "This milestone reflects not only the strength of this project, but also our ability to consistently bring complex projects from concept to fully financed reality. We are proud to partner with LG&E and KU on a project that will deliver long-term value, operational excellence, and a meaningful contribution to the region's growing energy needs.""It's an exciting time in Kentucky where we're experiencing unprecedented economic growth opportunities, creating more jobs and tax incentives for the communities we're proud to serve, and powering that growth, we're proud to operate one of the most reliable generation fleets in the nation," said John R. Crockett III, President for LG&E and KU. "Our partnership with BrightNight on the Frontier project is an important step in advancing additional renewable energy resources in our generation portfolio while maintaining affordable rates and reliable service our customers expect."With financing secured, BrightNight will continue to advance Frontier through its next phase of execution, including construction mobilization and coordinated delivery across engineering, procurement, and construction to Final Completion.Frontier's design and development leveraged BrightNight's advanced optimization platform, PowerAlpha®, to deliver best-in-class power project value for LG&E and KU.With multiple projects progressing through development, financing, construction and operations across the U.S., BrightNight continues to build momentum as a leading provider of next-generation power infrastructure, delivering scalable solutions for utilities, data centers, and commercial and industrial customers.ABOUT BRIGHTNIGHTBrightNight is a next-generation power and digital infrastructure company, purpose-built to serve the evolving needs of utilities, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.BrightNight designs, develops, and operates large-scale energy and infrastructure sites that integrate utility-scale renewables, advanced gas generation, battery energy storage, and power-optimized hubs for digital infrastructure. BrightNight's industry-leading 30 GW portfolio of best-in-class power projects is concentrated in the fastest-growing energy markets and data center hubs across the U.S.BrightNight's customer focus, industry-leading team of talent, and proprietary AI platform – PowerAlpha® – enable it to deliver best-in-class economics, performance, and uptime.To learn more, visit www.brightnightpower.comABOUT LG&E AND KULouisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) and its companies, are regulated utilities that serve nearly 1.4 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 336,000 natural gas and 443,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 581,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and 28,000 in five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com and www.pplweb.com.Forward Looking Statements & InformationCertain information contained in this news release constitutes forward looking information or forward looking statements (collectively, forward looking statements). All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements typically contain words such as anticipate, believe, confirms, continuous, estimate, expect, may, plan, project, should, will, offers, or similar words suggesting future outcomes, and include, without limitation, all financial projections, estimates of future costs, and projected performance or results. Forward looking statements by their nature are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties which may cause the actual outcomes of such events to differ from BrightNight's expectation as of the date hereof. Whether forward looking statements ultimately prove to be accurate will depend on factors outside of the control of BrightNight. Readers are encouraged to undertake their own analysis and investigation as to the reasonableness of any such forward looking statements. Forward looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and BrightNight disclaims any intent or obligation to update or to revise any of the included forward looking statements. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brightnight-announces-financial-close-for-frontier-a-120-mw-solar-project-delivering-clean-power-to-kentucky-302782086.htmlSOURCE BrightNight Original: BrightNight Announces Financial Close for Frontier, a 120 MW Solar Project Delivering Clean Power to Kentucky
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PPL Corporation delivers solid first-quarter 2026 earnings; reaffirms full-year guidance and long-term growth targetsMay 8, 2026 7:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) Announces 2026 first-quarter earnings (GAAP) of $0.60 per share.Achieves 2026 first-quarter ongoing earnings per share of $0.63 versus $0.60 in 2025.Reaffirms 2026 ongoing earnings forecast of $1.90 to $1.98 per share with a midpoint of $1.94.Reaffirms annual EPS growth target of 6% to 8% through at least 2029 with compound annual growth expected to be near top end of the target range.ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced first-quarter 2026 reported earnings (GAAP) of $452 million, or $0.60 per share, compared with first-quarter 2025 reported earnings of $414 million, or $0.56 per share. Adjusting for special items, first-quarter 2026 earnings from ongoing operations (non-GAAP) were $478 million, or $0.63 per share, compared with $444 million, or $0.60 per share, a year ago."Our first-quarter results reflect strong financial and operational results and keep us on track to achieve our 2026 earnings guidance range," said Vincent Sorgi, PPL president and chief executive officer. "We're on pace to complete $5.1 billion in 2026 infrastructure investments to strengthen and modernize our electric and gas networks, build new generation resources in Kentucky and improve customer service while maintaining affordability for our customers."Based on the company's financial performance year to date, PPL reaffirmed its 2026 ongoing earnings forecast range of $1.90 to $1.98 per share with a midpoint of $1.94 per share.The company also reaffirmed its projection of 6% to 8% annual earnings-per-share (EPS) growth through at least 2029. The company expects to achieve compound annual growth near the top end of its targeted range through 2029 compared to 2025 actual ongoing earnings of $1.81 per share, with stronger growth beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2029.During the quarter, PPL advanced several regulatory processes across its service territories that support improved service for its customers while strengthening the company's visibility and confidence in its outlook.In Pennsylvania, PPL Electric Utilities reached a settlement agreement with the majority of the intervening parties in its base rate case proceeding, the company's first base rate case filing in over 10 years. The settlement includes various customer affordability enhancements, including protections under a new large-load customer rate class and electric service tariff, other modifications to low-income customer programs, and an agreement not to file a base rate case for at least two years from the effective date of the rate increases. The Administrative Law Judges assigned to the case recommended approval of the settlement without modification. The company expects a decision by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission by the end of the second quarter of 2026, with new rates effective July 1, 2026.Rhode Island Energy received approval for its latest annual electric and gas infrastructure, safety and reliability plans, supporting over $330 million of critical investment needs in the state. Rhode Island Energy also submitted a new proposal to satisfy the hold-harmless commitment with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC) that would provide meaningful bill credits to customers starting in the first quarter of 2027. The hold-harmless filing will be reviewed by the RIPUC in connection with the company's pending base rate case proceeding. The proposal addresses and accelerates PPL's deferred tax hold-harmless commitment arising from the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.Throughout the first quarter, PPL also remained focused on opportunities to support significant economic development across its service territories, including continued robust expansion in Kentucky and investment needs in Pennsylvania to support a growing data center pipeline. PPL said Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities continue to make excellent progress on all new generation projects, which include over 1,900 megawatts (MW) of natural gas combined-cycle capacity (the first 645 MW expected to be in service in 2027), 240 MW of solar and 120 MW of battery storage.PPL's joint venture with Blackstone Infrastructure also continues to gain momentum and is making significant progress as it seeks to build, own and operate generation in Pennsylvania to serve data centers under long-term energy supply services agreements. The joint venture's objectives align with the recent commitments by leading technology companies to "bring your own generation" solutions. The joint venture is advancing discussions with hyperscalers and taking action so it can move quickly once any energy supply services agreements are signed. This includes engaging in strategic discussions with key gas pipeline companies, executing multiple reservation agreements for gas turbines, submitting requests for multiple potential generation projects into PJM's interconnection queue for certain land sites currently under control and evaluating additional strategic land parcels for further generation development. PPL's business plan does not include any earnings contributions or capital investments related to the joint venture.First-Quarter 2026 Earnings DetailsAs discussed in this news release, reported earnings are calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). "Earnings from ongoing operations" is a non-GAAP financial measure that is adjusted for special items. See the tables at the end of this news release for a reconciliation of reported earnings (net income) to earnings from ongoing operations, including an itemization of special items.(Dollars in millions, except for per share amounts)1st Quarter
2026
2025
ChangeReported earnings$ 452
$ 414
9 %Reported earnings per share$ 0.60
$ 0.56
7 %
1st Quarter
2026
2025
ChangeEarnings from ongoing operations$ 478
$ 444
8 %Earnings from ongoing operations per share$ 0.63
$ 0.60
5 % First-Quarter 2026 Earnings by Segment
1st QuarterPer share2026
2025Reported earnings
Kentucky Regulated$ 0.35
$ 0.30Pennsylvania Regulated0.25
0.25Rhode Island Regulated0.05
0.10Corporate and Other(0.05)
(0.09) Total$ 0.60
$ 0.56
1st Quarter
2026
2025Special items (expense) benefit
Kentucky Regulated$ 0.02
$ —Pennsylvania Regulated—
—Rhode Island Regulated(0.05)
—Corporate and Other—
(0.04)Total$ (0.03)
$ (0.04)
1st Quarter
2026
2025Earnings from ongoing operations
Kentucky Regulated$ 0.33
$ 0.30Pennsylvania Regulated0.25
0.25Rhode Island Regulated0.10
0.10Corporate and Other(0.05)
(0.05) Total$ 0.63
$ 0.60Key Factors Impacting EarningsIn addition to the segment drivers outlined below, PPL's reported earnings in the first quarter of 2026 included net special-item after-tax charges of $26 million, or $0.03 per share, primarily attributable to prior-year impacts associated with an ISO New England transmission return on equity reduction and system integration impacts, partially offset by regulatory asset treatment of costs associated with PPL's IT transformation in Kentucky. Reported earnings in the first quarter of 2025 included net special-item after-tax charges of $30 million, or $0.04 per share, primarily attributable to PPL's IT transformation, a Rhode Island Energy settlement related to an energy efficiency program matter that occurred prior to PPL's ownership of the company, and integration and related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.Kentucky Regulated Segment
PPL's Kentucky Regulated segment primarily consists of the regulated electricity and natural gas operations of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and the regulated electricity operations of Kentucky Utilities Company.Reported earnings in the first quarter of 2026 increased by $0.05 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the first quarter of 2026 increased by $0.03 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher income due to higher retail rates effective January 1, 2026, partially offset by lower sales volumes, higher operating costs, higher depreciation expense and higher interest expense.Pennsylvania Regulated Segment
PPL's Pennsylvania Regulated segment consists of the regulated electricity delivery operations of PPL Electric Utilities.Reported earnings and earnings from ongoing operations in the first quarter of 2026 were even compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher transmission revenue from additional capital investments, offset by higher operating costs, higher depreciation expense and higher interest expense.Rhode Island Regulated Segment
PPL's Rhode Island Regulated segment consists of the regulated electricity and natural gas operations of Rhode Island Energy.Reported earnings in the first quarter of 2026 decreased by $0.05 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the first quarter of 2026 were even compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher rider revenue, offset by higher depreciation expense.Corporate and Other
PPL's Corporate and Other category primarily includes financing costs incurred at the corporate level, certain non-recoverable costs prior to 2026 resulting from commitments made to the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers and the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office in conjunction with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy, and certain other unallocated costs. Reported earnings in the first quarter of 2026 increased by $0.04 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the first quarter of 2026 were even compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results included higher interest expense, offset by factors that were not individually significant.2026 Earnings ForecastPPL's 2026 earnings from ongoing operations forecast range is $1.90 to $1.98 per share, with a midpoint of $1.94 per share.Earnings from ongoing operations is a non-GAAP measure that could differ from reported earnings due to special items that are, in management's view, non-recurring or otherwise not reflective of the company's ongoing operations. PPL management is not able to forecast whether any of these factors will occur or whether any amounts will be reported for future periods. Therefore, PPL is not able to provide an equivalent GAAP measure for earnings guidance.See the table at the end of this news release for a complete reconciliation of the earnings forecast.About PPL
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.6 million customers in the U.S. PPL's high-performing, award-winning utilities are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. For more information, visit www.pplweb.com.(Note: All references to earnings per share in the text and tables of this news release are stated in terms of diluted earnings per share unless otherwise noted.)Conference Call and WebcastPPL invites interested parties to listen to a live internet webcast of management's teleconference with financial analysts about first-quarter 2026 financial results at 11 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, May 8. The call will be webcast live, in audio format, together with slides of the presentation. For those who are unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay with slides will be accessible at www.pplweb.com/investors for 90 days after the call. Interested individuals can access the live conference call by telephone at 1-844-512-2926. International participants should call 1-412-317-6300. Participants will need to enter the following "Elite Entry" number to join the conference: 5534427. Callers can access the webcast link at www.pplweb.com/investors under "Events."Management utilizes "Earnings from Ongoing Operations" or "Ongoing Earnings" as a non-GAAP financial measure that should not be considered as an alternative to reported earnings, or net income, an indicator of operating performance determined in accordance with GAAP. PPL believes that Earnings from Ongoing Operations is useful and meaningful to investors because it provides management's view of PPL's earnings performance as another criterion in making investment decisions. In addition, PPL's management uses Earnings from Ongoing Operations in measuring achievement of certain corporate performance goals, including targets for certain executive incentive compensation. Other companies may use different measures to present financial performance.Earnings from Ongoing Operations is adjusted for the impact of special items. Special items are presented in the financial tables on an after-tax basis with the related income taxes on special items separately disclosed. Income taxes on special items, when applicable, are calculated based on the statutory tax rate of the entity where the activity is recorded. Special items may include items such as:Gains and losses on sales of assets not in the ordinary course of business.Impairment charges.Significant workforce reduction and other restructuring effects.Acquisition and divestiture-related adjustments.Other charges or credits that are, in management's view, non-recurring or otherwise not reflective of the company's ongoing operations.Statements contained in this news release, including statements with respect to future earnings, cash flows, dividends, financing, regulation and corporate strategy, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although PPL Corporation believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. The following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: weather conditions affecting customer energy usage and operating costs; strategic acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or similar transactions and our ability to consummate these business transactions, integrate the acquired entities or realize expected benefits from them; the outcome of rate cases or other cost recovery, revenue or regulatory proceedings; war, armed conflicts, terrorist attacks or similar disruptive events including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; pandemic health events or other catastrophic events and their effect on financial markets, economic conditions and our businesses; market demand for energy in our service territories; volatility in or the impact of other changes on financial markets, commodity prices and economic conditions, including inflation; the effect of any business or industry restructuring; the profitability and liquidity of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing requirements; operating performance of our facilities; the length of scheduled and unscheduled outages at our generating plants; environmental conditions and requirements and the related costs of compliance; system conditions and operating costs; development of new projects, markets and technologies; performance of new ventures; any impact of severe weather on our business; receipt of necessary government permits, approvals, rate relief and regulatory cost recovery; capital market conditions and decisions regarding capital structure; the impact of state, federal or foreign investigations applicable to PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; the outcome of litigation against PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; PPL Corporation's stock price performance; the market prices of equity securities and the impact on pension income and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans; the securities and credit ratings of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; political, regulatory or economic conditions in jurisdictions where PPL Corporation or its subsidiaries conduct business, including any potential effects of threatened or actual cyberattack, terrorism or war or other hostilities; new state, federal or foreign legislation, including new tax legislation; and the commitments and liabilities of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with factors and other matters discussed in PPL Corporation's Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Note to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news and background about PPL Corporation.PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION(1)Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)(Millions of Dollars)
March 31,
December 31,
2026
2025Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$ 1,241
$ 1,071Accounts receivable1,423
1,225Unbilled revenues413
558Fuel, materials and supplies536
551Regulatory assets375
308Other current assets333
218Property, Plant and Equipment
Regulated utility plant43,480
42,953Less: Accumulated depreciation - regulated utility plant10,493
10,303 Regulated utility plant, net32,987
32,650Non-regulated property, plant and equipment91
71Less: Accumulated depreciation - non-regulated property, plant and equipment29
26 Non-regulated property, plant and equipment, net62
45Construction work in progress3,688
3,437Property, Plant and Equipment, net36,737
36,132Noncurrent regulatory assets2,100
2,092Goodwill and other intangibles2,573
2,574Other noncurrent assets573
515Total Assets$ 46,304
$ 45,244
Liabilities and Equity
Short-term debt$ 220
$ 456Long-term debt due within one year994
904Accounts payable1,403
1,559Other current liabilities1,690
1,627Long-term debt19,024
17,990Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits3,731
3,615Accrued pension obligations272
281Asset retirement obligations112
133Noncurrent regulatory liabilities3,283
3,318Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities556
480Common stock and additional paid-in capital12,324
12,451Treasury stock(548)
(575)Earnings reinvested3,443
3,207Accumulated other comprehensive loss(200)
(202)Total Liabilities and Equity$ 46,304
$ 45,244
(1)The Financial Statements in this news release have been condensed and summarized for purposes of this presentation. Please refer to PPL Corporation's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for full financial statements, including note disclosure. PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)(Millions of Dollars, except share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025Operating Revenues
$ 2,774
$ 2,504
Operating Expenses
Operation
Fuel
274
234 Energy purchases
703
559 Other operation and maintenance
579
598Depreciation
351
322Taxes, other than income
122
113Total Operating Expenses
2,029
1,826
Operating Income
745
678
Other Income (Expense) - net
39
28
Interest Expense
224
190
Income Before Income Taxes
560
516
Income Taxes
108
102
Net Income
$ 452
$ 414
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Net Income Available to PPL Common Shareowners
Basic and Diluted
$ 0.60
$ 0.56
Weighted-Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (in thousands)
Basic
751,764
738,691Diluted
757,158
741,400 PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)(Millions of Dollars)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income$ 452
$ 414Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation351
322 Amortization38
20 Defined benefit plans - income(2)
(16) Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits94
38 Equity component of AFUDC(24)
(16) Other1
29Change in current assets and current liabilities
Accounts receivable(221)
(277) Accounts payable(56)
(120) Unbilled revenues145
108 Fuel, materials and supplies19
37 Prepayments(84)
(87) Taxes payable(48)
40 Regulatory assets and liabilities, net(54)
79 Accrued interest49
67 Other(31)
(80)Other operating activities
Defined benefit plans - funding(5)
(5) Other(67)
(40) Net cash provided by operating activities557
513
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(1,058)
(793)Other investing activities12
10Net cash used in investing activities(1,046)
(783)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Issuance of long-term debt1,150
—Retirement of long-term debt(18)
—Payment of common stock dividends(202)
(190)Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt(236)
475Debt issuance costs(27)
(5)Other financing activities(13)
(9)Net cash provided by financing activities654
271
Net Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash165
1Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period1,086
339Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period$ 1,251
$ 340
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued expenditures for property, plant and equipment at March 31,$ 560
$ 397 Operating - Electricity Sales (Unaudited)(1)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent(GWh)2026
2025
Change
PA Regulated Segment
Retail Delivered10,315
10,144
1.7 %
KY Regulated Segment
Retail Delivered7,645
7,803
(2.0) %Wholesale(2)308
439
(29.8) % Total7,953
8,242
(3.5) %
Total18,268
18,386
(0.6) %
(1)Excludes the Rhode Island Regulated segment electricity sales as revenues are decoupled from volumes delivered.(2)Represents FERC-regulated municipal and unregulated off-system sales. Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations(After-Tax)(Unaudited)
Year-to-Date March 31, 2026(millions of dollars)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 270
$ 184
$ 36
$ (38)
$ 452Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
IT transformation, net of tax of ($4), $1, $1, $1(2)16
(2)
(2)
(3)
9 Customer system integration impacts, net of tax of $2(3) —
—
(7)
—
(7) ISO-NE transmission rates ROE reduction, net of tax of $5(4)—
—
(19)
—
(19) Meter system integration impacts, net of tax of $2(5)—
—
(9)
—
(9)Total Special Items16
(2)
(37)
(3)
(26)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 254
$ 186
$ 73
$ (35)
$ 478
(per share - diluted)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 0.35
$ 0.25
$ 0.05
$ (0.05)
$ 0.60Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
IT transformation(2)0.02
—
—
—
0.02 Customer system integration impacts(3)—
—
(0.01)
—
(0.01) ISO-NE transmission rates ROE reduction(4)—
—
(0.03)
—
(0.03) Meter system integration impacts(5)—
—
(0.01)
—
(0.01)Total Special Items0.02
—
(0.05)
—
(0.03)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 0.33
$ 0.25
$ 0.10
$ (0.05)
$ 0.63
(1)Reported Earnings represents Net Income.(2)Costs associated with PPL's restructuring and rebuilding of its IT infrastructure, organization and systems. KY Reg. received regulatory asset treatment for 2025 costs.(3)Certain collection process costs incurred due to the timing and implementation of the customer system integration.(4)Prior period impact of an ISO New England transmission rates return on equity reduction.(5)Prior period impact of a meter data system integration post transition services agreement. Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations(After-Tax)(Unaudited)
Year-to-Date March 31, 2025(millions of dollars)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 223
$ 184
$ 70
$ (63)
$ 414Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Talen litigation costs, net of tax of $0(2)—
—
—
(1)
(1) Acquisition integration, net of tax of ($2), $4(3)—
—
7
(14)
(7) IT transformation, net of tax of $1, $0, $3(4)(1)
—
(1)
(10)
(12) Energy efficiency programs settlement, net of tax of $0(5)—
—
(8)
—
(8) Office relocation and related costs, net of tax of $0, $1(6) (1)
(1)
—
—
(2)Total Special Items(2)
(1)
(2)
(25)
(30)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 225
$ 185
$ 72
$ (38)
$ 444
(per share - diluted)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 0.30
$ 0.25
$ 0.10
$ (0.09)
$ 0.56Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration(3)—
—
0.01
(0.02)
(0.01) IT transformation(4)—
—
—
(0.02)
(0.02) Energy efficiency programs settlement(5)—
—
(0.01)
—
(0.01)Total Special Items —
—
—
(0.04)
(0.04)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 0.30
$ 0.25
$ 0.10
$ (0.05)
$ 0.60
(1)Reported Earnings represents Net Income.(2)PPL incurred legal expenses related to litigation associated with its former affiliate.(3)Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(4)Costs associated with PPL's restructuring and rebuilding of its IT infrastructure, organization and systems.(5)Costs associated with a settlement agreement regarding energy efficiency programs prior to PPL's acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(6)Certain costs related to the relocation of corporate offices. Reconciliation of PPL's Earnings Forecast
After-Tax (Unaudited)
(per share - diluted)
2026 Forecast Range
Midpoint
High
LowEstimate of Reported Earnings$ 1.91
$ 1.95
$ 1.87Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:(1)
IT transformation(2)0.02
0.02
0.02 Customer system integration impacts(3)(0.01)
(0.01)
(0.01) ISO-NE transmission rates ROE reduction(4)(0.03)
(0.03)
(0.03) Meter system integration impacts(5)(0.01)
(0.01)
(0.01)Total Special Items(0.03)
(0.03)
(0.03)Forecast of Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 1.94
$ 1.98
$ 1.90
(1)Reflects only special items recorded through March 31, 2026. PPL is not able to forecast special items for future periods.(2)Costs associated with PPL's restructuring and rebuilding of its IT infrastructure, organization and systems. KY Reg. received regulatory asset treatment for 2025 costs.(3)Certain collection process costs incurred due to the timing and implementation of the customer system integration.(4)Prior period impact of an ISO New England transmission rates return on equity reduction.(5)Prior period impact of a meter data system integration post transition services agreement. Contacts:For news media: Ryan Hill, 610-774-4033
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3月前
PPL Corporation announces pricing of equity units offeringFebruary 23, 2026 9:49 PM
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ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced it has priced its public offering of 20,000,000 Equity Units. Each Equity Unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50 ($1,000,000,000 aggregate stated amount) and will initially be in the form of a Corporate Unit consisting of a contract to purchase PPL Corporation common stock in the future, a 1/40 undivided beneficial ownership interest in PPL Capital Funding Inc.'s 4.02% Remarketable Senior Notes due 2034 having a principal amount of $1,000 and a 1/40 undivided beneficial ownership interest in PPL Capital Funding Inc.'s 4.02% Remarketable Senior Notes due 2039 having a principal amount of $1,000. Each of the Remarketable Senior Notes is subject to remarketing, subject to certain conditions and during certain periods. The offering is expected to close on February 26, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
PPL Corporation intends to apply to list the corporate units on The New York Stock Exchange and expects trading to commence within 30 days of the date of initial issuance (subject to listing approval).Total distributions on the Corporate Units will be at the rate of 7.00% per year, consisting of interest payments on the Remarketable Senior Notes due 2034, interest payments on the Remarketable Senior Notes due 2039 and contract adjustment payments under the related stock purchase contracts. Under the purchase contracts, holders are required to purchase a variable number of shares of PPL Corporation common stock no later than February 15, 2029. The reference price for the purchase contracts is $37.2606 per share, which is approximately equal to the closing price of PPL Corporation common stock on The New York Stock Exchange on February 23, 2026. The minimum settlement rate under the purchase contracts is 1.0735 shares of PPL Corporation common stock, which is approximately equal to the $50 stated amount per Equity Unit divided by the threshold appreciation price of $46.5766 per share, which represents a premium of approximately 25.00% over the reference price. The maximum settlement rate under the purchase contracts is 1.3419 shares of PPL Corporation common stock, which is approximately equal to the $50 stated amount per Equity Unit divided by the reference price. Each of the settlement rates is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. PPL Corporation has granted the underwriters an option to purchase within the 13-day period beginning on, and including, the initial issuance date of the Equity Units up to 3,000,000 additional Corporate Units (an additional $150,000,000 aggregate stated amount), solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments.PPL Corporation expects to use the net proceeds from this offering, which are expected to be approximately $981 million (or approximately $1,128 million if the over-allotment option is exercised in full), after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions but before deducting estimated offering expenses, to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and RBC Capital Markets, LLC will be joint book-running managers for the offering.The offering is being made under an effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities law of any such jurisdiction. Any offers of the securities will be made exclusively by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. Copies of these documents may be obtained from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or email: prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests @shazaam-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001 Attn: Prospectus Department, or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; Morgan Stanley Prospectus Department at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, by telephone at (866) 718-1649 or by email at prospectus@morganstanley.com; or RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Attn: Equity Capital Markets, 200 Vesey Street, 8th floor, New York, New York 10281, by telephone at 877-822-4089 or by email at equityprospectus@rbccm.com.About PPL
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.6 million customers in the U.S. PPL's high-performing, award-winning utilities are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions.Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsStatements contained in this news release, including without limitation terms and phrases that include "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "continue," "should," "could," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "will," "potential," "forecast," "target," "guidance," "outlook," or other similar terminology, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although PPL Corporation believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. The following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: weather conditions affecting customer energy usage and operating costs; strategic acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or similar transactions and our ability to consummate these business transactions, integrate the acquired entities or realize expected benefits from them; the outcome of rate cases or other cost recovery, revenue or regulatory proceedings, which may address structures or mechanisms regarding data centers and other large-load customers; catastrophic events such as epidemic or pandemic health events, wildfires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather-related events (including events potentially caused or exacerbated by climate change) and their effect on financial markets, economic conditions and our businesses; market demand for energy in our service territories including uncertainties related to projected rapid growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large-load customers and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investment, which may create capital access, revenue recovery and customer affordability risks; the direct or indirect effects on PPL Corporation or its subsidiaries or business systems of cyber-based intrusion or the threat of cyberattacks; development, adoption and use of artificial intelligence by us, our customers and our third-party vendors; volatility in or the impact of other changes on financial markets, commodity prices and economic conditions, including inflation; the effect of any business or industry restructuring; the profitability and liquidity of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing requirements; operating performance of our facilities; the length of scheduled and unscheduled outages at our generating plants; environmental conditions and requirements and the related costs of compliance; system conditions and operating costs; development of new projects, markets and technologies; performance of new ventures; any impact of severe weather on our business; receipt of necessary government permits, approvals, rate relief and regulatory cost recovery; capital market conditions and decisions regarding capital structure; the impact of state, federal or foreign investigations applicable to PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; the outcome of litigation against PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; PPL Corporation's stock price performance; the market prices of equity securities and the impact on pension income and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans; the securities and credit ratings of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; political, regulatory or economic conditions in jurisdictions where PPL Corporation or its subsidiaries conduct business, including any potential effects of threatened or actual cyberattack, terrorism or war or other hostilities; new state, federal or foreign legislation, including new tax legislation; and the commitments and liabilities of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with factors and other matters discussed in PPL Corporation's Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Note to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news about PPL Corporation.Contacts:For news media: Ryan Hill, 610-774-4033
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3月前
PPL Corporation announces equity units offeringFebruary 23, 2026 6:50 AM
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ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) announced it plans to sell 20,000,000 equity units in a public offering. Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50 ($1,000,000,000 aggregate stated amount) and will initially be in the form of a corporate unit consisting of a contract to purchase PPL Corporation common stock in the future and two 1/40 undivided beneficial ownership interests in PPL Capital Funding, Inc.'s remarketable senior notes, each having a principal amount of $1,000. PPL Corporation expects to grant to the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 3,000,000 corporate units (an additional $150,000,000 aggregate stated amount) solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments.
PPL Corporation intends to apply to list the corporate units on The New York Stock Exchange and expects trading to commence within 30 days of the date of initial issuance (subject to listing approval).PPL Corporation intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and RBC Capital Markets, LLC will be joint book-running managers for the offering.The offering will be made under an effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities law of any such jurisdiction. Any offers of the securities will be made exclusively by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. Copies of these documents may be obtained from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or email: prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests @shazaam-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001 Attn: Prospectus Department, or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; Morgan Stanley Prospectus Department at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, by telephone at (866) 718-1649 or by email at prospectus@morganstanley.com; or RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Attn: Equity Capital Markets, 200 Vesey Street, 8th floor, New York, New York 10281, by telephone at 877-822-4089 or by email at equityprospectus@rbccm.com.About PPL
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.6 million customers in the U.S. PPL's high-performing, award-winning utilities are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions.Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsStatements contained in this news release, including without limitation terms and phrases that include "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "continue," "should," "could," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "will," "potential," "forecast," "target," "guidance," "outlook," or other similar terminology, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although PPL Corporation believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. The following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: weather conditions affecting customer energy usage and operating costs; strategic acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or similar transactions and our ability to consummate these business transactions, integrate the acquired entities or realize expected benefits from them; the outcome of rate cases or other cost recovery, revenue or regulatory proceedings, which may address structures or mechanisms regarding data centers and other large-load customers; catastrophic events such as epidemic or pandemic health events, wildfires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather-related events (including events potentially caused or exacerbated by climate change) and their effect on financial markets, economic conditions and our businesses; market demand for energy in our service territories including uncertainties related to projected rapid growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large-load customers and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investment, which may create capital access, revenue recovery and customer affordability risks; the direct or indirect effects on PPL Corporation or its subsidiaries or business systems of cyber-based intrusion or the threat of cyberattacks; development, adoption and use of artificial intelligence by us, our customers and our third-party vendors; volatility in or the impact of other changes on financial markets, commodity prices and economic conditions, including inflation; the effect of any business or industry restructuring; the profitability and liquidity of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing requirements; operating performance of our facilities; the length of scheduled and unscheduled outages at our generating plants; environmental conditions and requirements and the related costs of compliance; system conditions and operating costs; development of new projects, markets and technologies; performance of new ventures; any impact of severe weather on our business; receipt of necessary government permits, approvals, rate relief and regulatory cost recovery; capital market conditions and decisions regarding capital structure; the impact of state, federal or foreign investigations applicable to PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; the outcome of litigation against PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; PPL Corporation's stock price performance; the market prices of equity securities and the impact on pension income and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans; the securities and credit ratings of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; political, regulatory or economic conditions in jurisdictions where PPL Corporation or its subsidiaries conduct business, including any potential effects of threatened or actual cyberattack, terrorism or war or other hostilities; new state, federal or foreign legislation, including new tax legislation; and the commitments and liabilities of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with factors and other matters discussed in PPL Corporation's Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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4月前
PPL Corporation reports 2025 earnings results; provides business plan update through 2029, extending EPS growth targetsFebruary 20, 2026 7:30 AM
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Announces 2025 reported earnings (GAAP) of $1.59 per share.Achieves earnings from ongoing operations of $1.81 per share – 7.1% growth over 2024. Provides 2026 earnings forecast range of $1.90 to $1.98 per share; midpoint of $1.94 per share represents a 7.2% increase over 2025 ongoing earnings. Extends annual EPS growth target of 6% to 8% through at least 2029; expects EPS compound annual growth rate through 2029 to be near the top end of targeted range off of 2025 results.Updates capital plan to $23 billion of projected infrastructure investments from 2026 through 2029, resulting in average annual rate base growth of ~ 10.3% over the period.Announces increase in quarterly common stock dividend to $0.2850 per share.ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced 2025 reported earnings (GAAP) of $1.18 billion, or $1.59 per share, compared with 2024 reported earnings of $888 million, or $1.20 per share.
Adjusting for special items, 2025 earnings from ongoing operations (non-GAAP) were $1.34 billion, or $1.81 per share, compared with $1.25 billion, or $1.69 per share, a year ago.PPL's fourth-quarter 2025 reported earnings were $266 million, or $0.36 per share, compared with fourth-quarter 2024 reported earnings of $177 million, or $0.24 per share.Adjusting for special items, fourth-quarter 2025 earnings from ongoing operations were $305 million, or $0.41 per share, compared with fourth-quarter 2024 earnings from ongoing operations of $256 million, or $0.34 per share."As the energy landscape continues to transform at an unprecedented pace, PPL continues to evolve and adapt to meet challenges and embrace opportunities," said PPL President and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Sorgi. "In 2025, we achieved our targeted earnings per share and dividend growth, completed $4.4 billion in infrastructure investments to improve service to our customers and exceeded our targeted annual O&M savings to help keep energy affordable."Across PPL, we also continued to advance our strategy to create the utilities of the future – utilities that are stronger, smarter, cleaner and more efficient. In fact, despite significantly heightened storm activity in all of our service territories, our companies delivered top-quartile or near-top-quartile reliability in 2025. This performance is a direct result of investments we're making in our electricity and gas networks and Kentucky power plants," said Sorgi.As PPL invests in the future, it remains very focused on ensuring utility bills remain affordable – and not just the components of the bill the company controls. Sorgi said PPL is accomplishing this on a number of fronts. This includes enhancing low-income customer programs and continuing PPL's strong focus on operational efficiency. It includes connecting large loads to transmission networks and developing new large-load tariffs to protect and ultimately lower transmission costs for other customers. It includes supporting legislation in Pennsylvania and advancing PPL's joint venture with Blackstone Infrastructure to get new generation resources built in PJM, which should lower wholesale electricity costs to PPL Electric Utilities' customers. In addition, it includes working to negotiate a new hold-harmless settlement in Rhode Island in parallel with Rhode Island Energy's pending base rate proceeding."For every $1 of O&M we reduce, we can fund about $8 of capital investment without impacting the customer bill," said Sorgi. "By steadily building on our cost-saving efforts each year since 2021, we have achieved annual run-rate O&M savings of $170 million in 2025, putting us almost a year ahead of schedule and very close to our 2026 goal of $175 million in annual run-rate O&M reductions compared to 2021. This O&M efficiency strategy enabled our utilities to go many years without requesting a base rate increase for our customers – ten years at PPL Electric Utilities, nearly five years at Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities and eight years at Rhode Island Energy. Moving forward, we will continue to mitigate bill increases as much as possible while we make critical investments in electric and gas network modernization, build new generation to meet demand growth in Kentucky, and advance our joint venture with Blackstone Infrastructure to meet growing data center demand in Pennsylvania."In short, this is an exciting and crucial time in our country and industry as we work to meet the significant power demands from data centers and new manufacturing in a manner that does not increase costs to our other customers. These issues are incredibly complicated, but they are also incredibly important to solve, and at PPL, we are absolutely committed to being part of the solution," said Sorgi.2025 HighlightsIn delivering ongoing earnings of $1.81 per share, PPL achieved the midpoint of its 2025 ongoing earnings forecast, or a 7.1% increase over the midpoint of the company's original 2024 ongoing-earnings- per-share target.In completing $4.4 billion in planned capital investments, the company focused on strengthening the grid against more frequent and severe storms; speeding restoration and recovery when they occur; and advancing a safe, reliable and cleaner energy mix.In achieving cumulative, annual O&M savings of $170 million in 2025 compared to the company's 2021 baseline, the company increased efficiency primarily through continued investment in grid hardening and the deployment of smart grid technology, automation and data science.2026 Earnings Guidance and OutlookIn conjunction with today's earnings announcement, PPL provided a 2026 earnings forecast range of $1.90 to $1.98 per share. The midpoint, $1.94 per share, represents a 7.2% increase over the company's 2025 actual ongoing earnings results of $1.81 per share.PPL also extended its 6% to 8% annual EPS growth target through 2029. The company expects to achieve compound annual growth near the top end of its targeted range through at least 2029 off of 2025 actual ongoing earnings of $1.81 per share, with stronger growth beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2029.In addition, the company updated its capital investment plan to $23 billion from 2026 through 2029, compared to the prior plan of $20 billion from 2025 to 2028. These investments are expected to result in approximately 10.3% average annual rate base growth through 2029. The company is targeting approximately $5.1 billion in infrastructure investments in 2026, including investments to construct generation in Kentucky, expand transmission networks to support new data centers, and further improve transmission and distribution safety and reliability in both the electricity and natural gas businesses across all of its service territories.PPL's updated plan does not include earnings contributions or capital investments from the company's joint venture with Blackstone Infrastructure. Depending on the timing of signed energy services agreements and the generation mix selected by these hyperscalers, the joint venture could potentially deliver earnings to PPL in the back end of the plan period, with such earnings being upside to the updated plan announced today.To support the significant capital needs over the updated business plan, PPL projects approximately $3 billion of equity needs from 2026 through 2029. Approximately $1 billion of these needs have already been executed through forward sales agreements during 2025, with the remaining $2 billion to be addressed over the plan period. The company continues to project a Funds from Operations (FFO)/Cash Flow from Operations (CFO) to debt ratio of 16% to 18% throughout its updated plan period. Lastly, PPL announced a 4.6% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend, raising the dividend from $0.2725 per share to $0.2850 per share. As part of its updated business plan and increased capital investment program, the company now targets annual dividend growth of 4% to 6% to support reinvestment while continuing to deliver top-tier shareowner returns. The increased dividend will be payable April 1, 2026, to shareowners of record as of March 10, 2026.Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Earnings DetailsAs discussed in this news release, reported earnings are calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). "Earnings from ongoing operations? is a non-GAAP financial measure that is adjusted for special items. See the tables at the end of this news release for a reconciliation of reported earnings to earnings from ongoing operations, including an itemization of special items.(Dollars in millions, except for per share
amounts)4th Quarter
Year
2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
ChangeReported earnings$ 266
$ 177
50 %
$ 1,181
$ 888
33 %Reported earnings per share$ 0.36
$ 0.24
50 %
$ 1.59
$ 1.20
33 %
4th Quarter
Year
2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
ChangeEarnings from ongoing operations$ 305
$ 256
19 %
$ 1,344
$ 1,250
8 %Earnings from ongoing operations per share$ 0.41
$ 0.34
21 %
$ 1.81
$ 1.69
7 % Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Earnings by Segment
4th Quarter
YearPer share2025
2024
2025
2024Reported earnings
Kentucky Regulated$ 0.18
$ 0.17
$ 0.91
$ 0.83Pennsylvania Regulated0.21
0.18
0.86
0.78Rhode Island Regulated0.01
0.02
0.11
0.15Corporate and Other(0.04)
(0.13)
(0.29)
(0.56) Total$ 0.36
$ 0.24
$ 1.59
$ 1.20
4th Quarter
Year
2025
2024
2025
2024Special items (expense) benefit
Kentucky Regulated$ (0.01)
$ —
$ (0.02)
$ (0.01)Pennsylvania Regulated—
(0.02)
—
(0.04)Rhode Island Regulated(0.02)
—
(0.08)
(0.06)Corporate and Other(0.02)
(0.08)
(0.12)
(0.38) Total$ (0.05)
$ (0.10)
$ (0.22)
$ (0.49)
4th Quarter
Year
2025
2024
2025
2024Earnings from ongoing operations
Kentucky Regulated$ 0.19
$ 0.17
$ 0.93
$ 0.84Pennsylvania Regulated0.21
0.20
0.86
0.82Rhode Island Regulated0.03
0.02
0.19
0.21Corporate and Other(0.02)
(0.05)
(0.17)
(0.18) Total$ 0.41
$ 0.34
$ 1.81
$ 1.69Key Factors Impacting EarningsIn addition to the segment drivers outlined below, PPL's reported earnings in 2025 included net special-item after-tax charges of $163 million, or $0.22 per share, primarily attributable to integration-related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy and PPL's IT transformation. Reported earnings in 2024 included net special-item after-tax charges of $362 million or $0.49 per share, primarily attributable to integration-related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.PPL's reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 included special-item after-tax charges of $39 million, or $0.05 per share. Reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024 included special-item after-tax charges of $79 million, or $0.10 per share. In both instances, special items were primarily attributable to integration-related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy and PPL's IT transformation.Kentucky Regulated Segment
PPL's Kentucky Regulated segment primarily consists of the regulated electricity and natural gas operations of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and the regulated electricity operations of Kentucky Utilities Company.Reported earnings in 2025 increased by $0.08 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in 2025 increased by $0.09 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher sales volumes, largely due to weather; higher earnings from additional capital investments and lower operating costs, partially offset by higher interest expense.Reported earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.02 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher sales volumes, largely due to weather; and higher earnings from additional capital investments, partially offset by higher interest expense.Pennsylvania Regulated Segment
PPL's Pennsylvania Regulated segment consists of the regulated electricity delivery operations of PPL Electric Utilities.Reported earnings in 2025 increased by $0.08 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in 2025 increased by $0.04 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher transmission revenue from additional capital investments, higher distribution regulatory rider recovery, higher sales volumes and lower operating costs, partially offset by higher interest expense and other factors.Reported earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.03 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher transmission revenue from additional capital investments, higher distribution regulatory rider recovery and lower operating costs, partially offset by higher interest expense and other factors.Rhode Island Regulated Segment
PPL's Rhode Island Regulated segment consists of the regulated electricity and natural gas operations of Rhode Island Energy.Reported earnings in 2025 decreased by $0.04 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in 2025 decreased by $0.02 per share compared to a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher operating costs and other factors, partially offset by higher distribution revenue from capital investments.Reported earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included higher distribution revenue.Corporate and Other
PPL's Corporate and Other category primarily includes financing costs incurred at the corporate level that have not been allocated or assigned to the segments, certain non-recoverable costs resulting from commitments made to the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers and the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office in conjunction with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy, and certain other unallocated costs.Reported earnings in 2025 increased by $0.27 per share compared with a year ago, primarily due to lower integration-related expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy. Earnings from ongoing operations in 2025 increased by $0.01 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included lower income taxes and other factors partially offset by higher interest expense.Reported earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.09 per share compared with a year ago. Earnings from ongoing operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.03 per share compared with a year ago. Factors driving earnings results primarily included lower interest expense and lower income taxes.2026 Earnings ForecastPPL today announced a 2026 earnings forecast range of $1.90 to $1.98 per share, with a midpoint of $1.94 per share.Earnings from ongoing operations is a non-GAAP measure that could differ from reported earnings due to special items that are, in management's view, non-recurring or otherwise not reflective of the company's ongoing operations. PPL management is not able to forecast if any of these factors will occur or whether any amounts will be reported for future periods. Therefore, PPL is not able to provide an equivalent GAAP measure for earnings guidance.About PPL
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.6 million customers in the U.S. PPL's high-performing, award-winning utilities are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. For more information, visit www.pplweb.com. (Note: All references to earnings per share in the text and tables of this news release are stated in terms of diluted earnings per share unless otherwise noted.)Conference Call and WebcastPPL invites interested parties to listen to a live Internet webcast of management's teleconference with financial analysts about fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results at 11 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, Feb. 20. The call will be webcast live, in audio format, together with slides of the presentation. Interested individuals can access the webcast link at www.pplweb.com/investors under Events and Presentations or access the live conference call via telephone at 1-844-512-2926. International participants should call 1-412-317-6300. Participants will need to enter the following "Elite Entry" number in order to join the conference: 0806443. For those who are unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay with slides will be accessible at www.pplweb.com/investors for 90 days after the call.Management utilizes "Earnings from Ongoing Operations" or "Ongoing Earnings" as a non-GAAP financial measure that should not be considered as an alternative to reported earnings, or net income, an indicator of operating performance determined in accordance with GAAP. PPL believes that Earnings from Ongoing Operations is useful and meaningful to investors because it provides management's view of PPL's earnings performance as another criterion in making investment decisions. In addition, PPL's management uses Earnings from Ongoing Operations in measuring achievement of certain corporate performance goals, including targets for certain executive incentive compensation. Other companies may use different measures to present financial performance.Earnings from Ongoing Operations is adjusted for the impact of special items. Special items are presented in the financial tables on an after-tax basis with the related income taxes on special items separately disclosed. Income taxes on special items, when applicable, are calculated based on the statutory tax rate of the entity where the activity is recorded. Special items may include items such as:Gains and losses on sales of assets not in the ordinary course of business.Impairment charges.Significant workforce reduction and other restructuring effects.Acquisition and divestiture-related adjustments.Other charges or credits that are, in management's view, non-recurring or otherwise not reflective of the company's ongoing operations.Statements contained in this news release, including statements with respect to future earnings, cash flows, dividends, financing, regulation and corporate strategy, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although PPL Corporation believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. The following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: weather conditions affecting customer energy usage and operating costs; strategic acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or similar transactions and our ability to consummate these business transactions, integrate the acquired entities or realize expected benefits from them; the outcome of rate cases or other cost recovery, revenue or regulatory proceedings, which may address structures or mechanisms regarding data centers and other large-load customers; catastrophic events such as epidemic or pandemic health events, wildfires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather-related events (including events potentially caused or exacerbated by climate change) and their effect on financial markets, economic conditions and our businesses; market demand for energy in our service territories including uncertainties related to projected rapid growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large-load customers and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investment, which may create capital access, revenue recovery and customer affordability risks; the direct or indirect effects on PPL or its subsidiaries or business systems of cyber-based intrusion or the threat of cyberattacks; development, adoption and use of artificial intelligence by us, our customers and our third-party vendors; volatility in or the impact of other changes on financial markets, commodity prices and economic conditions, including inflation; the effect of any business or industry restructuring; the profitability and liquidity of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing requirements; operating performance of our facilities; the length of scheduled and unscheduled outages at our generating plants; environmental conditions and requirements and the related costs of compliance; system conditions and operating costs; development of new projects, markets and technologies; performance of new ventures; any impact of severe weather on our business; receipt of necessary government permits, approvals, rate relief and regulatory cost recovery; capital market conditions and decisions regarding capital structure; the impact of state, federal or foreign investigations applicable to PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; the outcome of litigation against PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; PPL Corporation's stock price performance; the market prices of equity securities and the impact on pension income and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans; the securities and credit ratings of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries; political, regulatory or economic conditions in jurisdictions where PPL Corporation or its subsidiaries conduct business, including any potential effects of threatened or actual cyberattack, terrorism or war or other hostilities; new state, federal or foreign legislation, including new tax legislation; and the commitments and liabilities of PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with factors and other matters discussed in PPL Corporation's Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Note to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news and background about PPL Corporation.PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION(1)Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)(Millions of Dollars)
December 31,
December 31,
2025
2024Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$ 1,071
$ 306Accounts receivable1,225
1,037Unbilled revenues558
485Fuel, materials and supplies551
511Regulatory assets308
320Other current assets218
221Property, Plant and Equipment
Regulated utility plant42,953
40,391Less: Accumulated depreciation - regulated utility plant10,303
9,682 Regulated utility plant, net32,650
30,709Non-regulated property, plant and equipment71
79Less: Accumulated depreciation - non-regulated property, plant and equipment26
29 Non-regulated property, plant and equipment, net45
50Construction work in progress3,437
2,390Property, Plant and Equipment, net36,132
33,149Noncurrent regulatory assets2,092
2,060Goodwill and other intangibles2,574
2,561Other noncurrent assets515
419Total Assets$ 45,244
$ 41,069
Liabilities and Equity
Short-term debt$ 456
$ 303Long-term debt due within one year904
551Accounts payable1,559
1,196Other current liabilities1,627
1,283Long-term debt17,990
15,952Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits3,615
3,467Accrued pension obligations281
317Asset retirement obligations133
136Noncurrent regulatory liabilities3,318
3,335Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities480
452Common stock and additional paid-in capital12,451
12,354Treasury stock(575)
(928)Earnings reinvested3,207
2,835Accumulated other comprehensive loss(202)
(184)Total Liabilities and Equity$ 45,244
$ 41,069
(1)The Financial Statements in this news release have been condensed and summarized for purposes of this presentation. Please refer to PPL Corporation's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for full financial statements, including note disclosure. PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)(Millions of Dollars, except share data)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024Operating Revenues$ 2,274
$ 2,211
$ 9,042
$ 8,462
Operating Expenses
Operation
Fuel198
186
855
783 Energy purchases523
546
1,892
1,679 Other operation and maintenance633
677
2,431
2,607Depreciation335
322
1,312
1,279Taxes, other than income109
103
423
374Total Operating Expenses1,798
1,834
6,913
6,722
Operating Income476
377
2,129
1,740
Other Income (Expense) - net61
28
151
114
Interest Expense209
189
808
738
Income Before Income Taxes328
216
1,472
1,116
Income Taxes62
39
291
228
Net Income$ 266
$ 177
$ 1,181
$ 888
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Net Income Available to PPL Common Shareowners:
Basic$ 0.36
$ 0.24
$ 1.60
$ 1.20Diluted$ 0.36
$ 0.24
$ 1.59
$ 1.20
Weighted-Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (in thousands)
Basic740,113
737,989
739,406
737,756Diluted745,143
741,063
743,348
739,853 PPL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCondensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)(Millions of Dollars)
2025
2024
2023Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income$ 1,181
$ 888
$ 740Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation1,312
1,279
1,254 Amortization104
78
81 Defined benefit plans - (income)(57)
(72)
(73) Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits192
196
322 Equity component of AFUDC(81)
(47)
(30) Other57
76
34Change in current assets and current liabilities
Accounts receivable(207)
254
(170) Accounts payable(12)
(41)
(72) Unbilled revenues(73)
(57)
128 Fuel, materials and supplies(28)
(2)
(60) Prepayments43
(34)
1 Taxes payable87
(27)
6 Regulatory assets and liabilities, net162
(68)
(37) Accrued interest38
33
27 Other(4)
(65)
38Other operating activities
Defined benefit plans - funding(12)
(10)
(13) Proceeds from transfer of excess benefit plan funds—
13
— Other(73)
(54)
(418) Net cash provided by operating activities2,629
2,340
1,758Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(4,030)
(2,805)
(2,390)Other investing activities26
(13)
7 Net cash used in investing activities(4,004)
(2,818)
(2,383)Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Issuance of long-term debt3,045
1,894
3,252Retirement of long-term debt(616)
—
(1,854)Payment of common stock dividends(794)
(747)
(704)Issuance of treasury stock401
2
5Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt153
(689)
7Other financing activities(67)
(25)
(56) Net cash provided by financing activities2,122
435
650Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash747
(43)
25Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period339
382
357Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period$ 1,086
$ 339
$ 382
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalized$ 745
$ 670
$ 604 Income taxes - net$ 93
$ (123)
$ 281Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued expenditures for property, plant and equipment at December 31, $ 630
$ 358
$ 220 Operating - Electricity Sales (Unaudited)(1)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Percent(GWh)2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
Change
PA Regulated Segment
Retail Delivered9,163
8,929
2.6 %
37,186
36,611
1.6 %
KY Regulated Segment
Retail Delivered7,084
6,796
4.2 %
30,161
29,492
2.3 %Wholesale(2)240
134
79.1 %
1,207
617
95.6 % Total7,324
6,930
5.7 %
31,368
30,109
4.2 %
Total16,487
15,859
4.0 %
68,554
66,720
2.7 %
(1)Excludes the Rhode Island Regulated segment electricity sales as revenues are decoupled from volumes delivered.(2)Represents FERC-regulated municipal and unregulated off-system sales. Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations(After-Tax)(Unaudited)
4th Quarter 2025(millions of dollars)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 140
$ 157
$ 5
$ (36)
$ 266Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration, net of tax of $2, $4(2)—
—
(4)
(15)
(19) IT transformation, net of tax of $1, $1, $1, $1(3)(5)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(13) Office relocation and related costs, net of tax of $5(4)—
5
—
—
5 Post TSA adjustments, net of tax of $1(5)—
—
(6)
—
(6) Customer system integration impacts, net of tax of $2(6)—
—
(6)
—
(6)Total Special Items(5)
2
(19)
(17)
(39)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 145
$ 155
$ 24
$ (19)
$ 305
(per share - diluted)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 0.18
$ 0.21
$ 0.01
$ (0.04)
$ 0.36Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration(2)—
—
—
(0.02)
(0.02) IT transformation(3)(0.01)
—
—
—
(0.01) Post TSA adjustments(5)—
—
(0.01)
—
(0.01) Customer system integration impacts(6)—
—
(0.01)
—
(0.01)Total Special Items(0.01)
—
(0.02)
(0.02)
(0.05)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 0.19
$ 0.21
$ 0.03
$ (0.02)
$ 0.41
(1)Reported Earnings represents Net Income.(2)Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(3)Costs associated with PPL's restructuring and rebuilding of its IT infrastructure, organization and systems.(4)Certain costs and tax benefits related to the relocation of corporate offices.(5)Adjustments related to account reconciliations and process alignment subsequent to the end of the transition services agreement associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy. (6)Certain collection process costs incurred due to the timing and implementation of the customer system integration. Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations (After-Tax)(Unaudited)
Full-Year 2025(millions of dollars)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 674
$ 639
$ 85
$ (217)
$ 1,181Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Talen litigation costs, net of tax of ($1)(2)—
—
—
3
3 Acquisition integration, net of tax of $0, $15(3)—
—
2
(56)
(54) IT transformation, net of tax of $5, $1, $2, $9(4)(16)
(4)
(8)
(33)
(61) Energy efficiency programs settlement, net of tax of $2(5)—
—
(6)
—
(6) Office relocation and related costs, net of tax of $1, $5(6)(3)
3
—
—
— Post TSA adjustments, net of tax of $8(7)—
—
(30)
—
(30) Customer system integration impacts, net of tax of $4(8)—
—
(15)
—
(15)Total Special Items(19)
(1)
(57)
(86)
(163)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 693
$ 640
$ 142
$ (131)
$ 1,344
(per share - diluted)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 0.91
$ 0.86
$ 0.11
$ (0.29)
$ 1.59Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration(3)—
—
—
(0.08)
(0.08) IT transformation(4)(0.02)
—
(0.01)
(0.04)
(0.07) Energy efficiency programs settlement(5)—
—
(0.01)
—
(0.01) Post TSA adjustments(7)—
—
(0.04)
—
(0.04) Customer system integration impacts(8)—
—
(0.02)
—
(0.02)Total Special Items(0.02)
—
(0.08)
(0.12)
(0.22)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 0.93
$ 0.86
$ 0.19
$ (0.17)
$ 1.81
(1)Reported Earnings represents Net Income.(2)PPL incurred legal expenses and received insurance reimbursement related to litigation associated with its former affiliate, Talen Montana, LLC and certain affiliated entities.(3)RI Reg. primarily includes a final transition services agreement settlement and certain other acquisition related items. Corp. & Other primarily includes integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(4)Costs associated with PPL's restructuring and rebuilding of its IT infrastructure, organization and systems.(5)Costs associated with a settlement agreement regarding energy efficiency programs prior to PPL's acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(6)Certain costs and tax benefits related to the relocation of corporate offices.(7)Adjustments related to account reconciliations and process alignment subsequent to the end of the transition services agreement associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(8)Certain collection process costs incurred due to the timing and implementation of the customer system integration. Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations(After-Tax)(Unaudited)
4th Quarter 2024(millions of dollars)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 127
$ 133
$ 19
$ (102)
$ 177Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Strategic corporate initiatives, net of tax of $0, $1(2)—
(1)
—
(2)
(3) Acquisition integration, net of tax of $0, $11(3) —
—
2
(44)
(42) DER projects impairment, net of tax of $6(4)—
(15)
—
—
(15) IT transformation, net of tax of $5(5)—
—
—
(19)
(19)Total Special Items —
(16)
2
(65)
(79)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 127
$ 149
$ 17
$ (37)
$ 256
(per share - diluted)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 0.17
$ 0.18
$ 0.02
$ (0.13)
$ 0.24Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Acquisition integration(3)—
—
—
(0.05)
(0.05) DER projects impairment(4)—
(0.02)
—
—
(0.02) IT transformation(5)—
—
—
(0.03)
(0.03)Total Special Items—
(0.02)
—
(0.08)
(0.10)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 0.17
$ 0.20
$ 0.02
$ (0.05)
$ 0.34
(1)Reported Earnings represents Net Income.(2)Represents costs primarily related to PPL's centralization and other strategic efforts.(3)Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(4)Impairment of distributed energy resources project costs associated with a pilot solar program for which PPL will not seek regulatory recovery.(5)Costs associated with PPL's restructuring and rebuilding of its IT infrastructure, organization and systems. Reconciliation of Segment Reported Earnings to Earnings from Ongoing Operations (After-Tax)(Unaudited)
Full-Year 2024(millions of dollars)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 620
$ 574
$ 109
$ (415)
$ 888Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Talen litigation costs, net of tax of $1(2)—
—
—
(2)
(2) Strategic corporate initiatives, net of tax of $0, $2, $2(3)(1)
(5)
—
(5)
(11) Acquisition integration, net of tax of $13, $66(4)—
—
(46)
(250)
(296) PPL Electric billing issue, net of tax of $5(5)—
(13)
—
—
(13) FERC transmission credit refund, net of tax of $0(6)1
—
—
—
1 ECR beneficial reuse transition adjustment, net of tax of $2(7)(4)
—
—
—
(4) DER projects impairment, net of tax of $6(8)—
(15)
—
—
(15) IT transformation, net of tax of $5(9)—
—
—
(22)
(22)Total Special Items (4)
(33)
(46)
(279)
(362)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 624
$ 607
$ 155
$ (136)
$ 1,250
(per share - diluted)
KY
PA
RI
Corp.
Reg.
Reg.
Reg.
& Other
TotalReported Earnings(1)$ 0.83
$ 0.78
$ 0.15
$ (0.56)
$ 1.20Less: Special Items (expense) benefit:
Strategic corporate initiatives(3)—
—
—
(0.01)
(0.01) Acquisition integration(4)—
—
(0.06)
(0.34)
(0.40) PPL Electric billing issue(5)—
(0.02)
—
—
(0.02) ECR beneficial reuse transition adjustment(7)(0.01)
—
—
—
(0.01) DER projects impairment(8)—
(0.02)
—
—
(0.02) IT transformation(9)—
—
—
(0.03)
(0.03)Total Special Items (0.01)
(0.04)
(0.06)
(0.38)
(0.49)Earnings from Ongoing Operations$ 0.84
$ 0.82
$ 0.21
$ (0.18)
$ 1.69
(1)Reported Earnings represents Net Income.(2)PPL incurred legal expenses related to litigation associated with its former affiliate.(3)Represents costs primarily related to PPL's centralization and other strategic efforts.(4)Primarily integration and related costs associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy.(5)Certain expenses related to billing issues.(6)Prior period impact related to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission refund order.(7)Prior period impact for an Environmental Cost Recovery mechanism revenue adjustment related to a Kentucky Public Service Commission order. (8)Impairment of distributed energy resources project costs associated with a pilot solar program for which PPL will not seek regulatory recovery.(9)Costs associated with PPL's restructuring and rebuilding of its IT infrastructure, organization and systems. Contacts:For news media: Ryan Hill, 610-774-4033For financial analysts: Andy Ludwig, 610-774-3389
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