Filed by Exelon Corporation
(Commission File No. 1-16169)
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
Act of 1933
Subject Company:
NRG Energy, Inc.
(Commission File No. 1-15891)
Safe Harbor Statement
This filing does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This filing relates to a transaction with NRG proposed by Exelon, which may become the subject of a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). This material is not a substitute for the prospectus/proxy statement Exelon Corporation intends to file with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction or for any other document which Exelon may file with the SEC and send to Exelon or NRG stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF EXELON AND NRG ARE URGED TO READ ANY SUCH DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of any documents filed with the SEC by Exelon through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of any such documents can also be obtained by directing a request to the Exelon Investor Relations Department, Exelon Corporation, 10 South Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60603.
Exelon and its directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding Exelons directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, which was filed with the SEC on February 7, 2008, and its proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 20, 2008. Other information regarding the participants in a proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in a proxy statement filed in connection with the proposed transaction.
All information in this filing concerning NRG, including its business, operations, and financial results, was obtained from public sources. While Exelon has no knowledge that any such information is inaccurate or incomplete, Exelon has not had the opportunity to verify any of that information.
This filing includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, for example, statements regarding benefits of the proposed merger, integration plans and expected synergies. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include Exelons ability to achieve the synergies contemplated by the proposed transaction, Exelons ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of NRG and Exelon, and the timing to consummate the proposed
transaction and obtain required regulatory approvals as well as those discussed in (1) Exelons 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 19; (2) Exelons Third Quarter 2008 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors and (b) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 12; and (3) other factors discussed in Exelons filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this filing. Exelon does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this filing.
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On October 30, 2009, Exelon began meeting with debt holders to discuss the proposed NRG transaction. The presentation used in the meetings is attached to this filing.
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Presentation:
Sustainable
Value Exelon + NRG: A Compelling Opportunity for Value Creation Fixed Income Meetings October 30, 2008 |
Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
include, for example, statements regarding benefits of the proposed merger,
integration plans and expected synergies. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements herein. The factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from these forward- looking statements include Exelon
Corporations ability to achieve the synergies contemplated by the proposed
transaction, Exelons ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of NRG Energy, Inc. and Exelon, and the timing to consummate the proposed transaction and obtain required
regulatory approvals as well as those discussed herein and those discussed in (1)
Exelons 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b)
ITEM 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 19;
(2) Exelons Third Quarter 2008 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors and (b) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 12; and
(3) other factors discussed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission by
Exelon Corporation, Exelon Generation Company, LLC, Commonwealth Edison Company, and
PECO Energy Company (Companies). Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of
this presentation. None of the Companies undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this presentation. All information in this presentation concerning NRG, including its business, operations, and
financial results, was obtained from public sources. While Exelon has no
knowledge that any such information is inaccurate or incomplete, Exelon has not had the opportunity to verify any of that information. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any
securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This presentation relates
to a transaction with NRG proposed by Exelon, which may become the subject of a
registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). This material is not a substitute for the prospectus/proxy
statement Exelon intends to file with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction or
for any other document which Exelon may file with the SEC and send to Exelon or NRG
stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY
HOLDERS OF EXELON AND NRG ARE URGED TO READ ANY SUCH DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC
CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. 2 |
Exelons
Strategic Direction 3 Protect Todays Value Deliver superior operating performance Advance competitive markets Protect the value of our generation Build healthy, self-sustaining delivery companies Grow Long-Term Value Drive the organization to the next level of performance Set the industry standard for low carbon energy generation and delivery through reductions, displacement and offsets Rigorously evaluate and pursue new growth opportunities + The offer for NRG is a product of the thoughtful approach to Exelons Protect and Grow strategy |
The Offer For NRG
On October 19 th , Exelon offered to acquire all outstanding common shares of NRG in an all stock transaction; no incremental debt Fixed exchange ratio of 0.485 Exelon share for each NRG common share The offer represents: 9% premium to the 90-day average NRG/EXC exchange ratio 20% premium to the 30-day average NRG/EXC exchange ratio 37% premium to NRGs October 17 th closing price Requesting NRG Board approval for confirmatory due diligence Expected closing end of 2009 4 |
Combination Will
Result in Key Positives from a Credit Perspective Strong balance sheet and credit metrics Increased scope, scale, and financial strength Operational excellence Geographic diversification Fuel diversification Improved dispatch profile Comparable best practices in hedging and risk management Significant synergy opportunities 5 Combined company will have many key credit positives that will enhance Exelons ability to succeed in an increasingly volatile energy market
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Premier Balance
Sheet and Credit Metrics Committed to returning Exelon Generations senior unsecured debt to strong investment grade within the next 3 years Targeting stronger credit metrics for the combined entity 25 - 30% FFO/debt 1 Pay down debt plan will include: NRG balance sheet cash, asset sale proceeds, free cash flow 1. Ratios exclude securitized debt 2. Senior unsecured credit rating as of 10/24/08. Projected 2008 FFO / Debt as disclosed in 3 rd quarter 2008. Exelon Generation senior unsecured credit ratings as of 10/24/08 are BBB / A3. 3. From Standard & Poors 8/28/08 Credit Stats: Independent Power Producers & Energy
Traders-US. 6 Exelon NRG Today 2011 Credit Rating: BBB/Baa1 FFO / Debt: 25-30% Combined Entity Targets Credit Rating: BBB-/Baa1 FFO / Debt: 28% Credit Rating: B+/Ba3 FFO / Debt: 18% 2 3 |
World Class
Nuclear & Fossil Operations High performing nuclear plant Top quartile capacity factor 94.9% Large, well-maintained, relatively young units Fossil fleet: Half of >500 MW coal units are top quartile capacity factor 90% of coal fleet lower-cost PRB coal NRG Premier U.S. nuclear fleet Best fleet capacity factor ~ 94% Lowest fleet production costs ~ $15 /MWh Shortest fleet average refueling outage duration 24 days Strong reputation for performance and safety Exelon 7 |
8 Combination Enables Access to Attractive New Markets Exelon NRG Geographically complementary asset base Predominantly located in competitive markets Attractive new markets for Exelon (NY, NE, CA): declining reserve margins, supportive regulatory structures ERCOT portfolio will position Exelon to offer an array of products, capture value, and efficiently utilize credit 6,280 Contracted* 51,403 2,085 CAL ISO 13,027 ERCOT By RTO Combined 1 PJM 22,812 MISO 1,065 ISO NE 2,174 NYISO 3,960 SERC 2,405 WECC 45 Total 53,853 By Fuel Type Combined 1 Nuclear 18,144 Coal 8,986 Gas/Oil 18,801 Other 1,642 Contracted* 6,280 *Contracted in various RTOs, mainly in PJM and ERCOT 1. Before any divestitures. |
<1% <1% 6% Coal Exelon ~150,000 GWh 1 Pro Forma Exelon ~198,000 GWh 1 Nuclear PRB & Lignite Coal Non-PRB Coal Gas/Oil Hydro/Other 2009 Historical Forward Coal Prices Combined Entity Will Continue to Benefit from Low Cost, Low Volatility Fuel Sources Powder River Basin and lignite coal supply (90% of NRGs coal) provides low-sulfur at a relatively stable price as compared to northern and central Appalachian coal mines. 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 Powder River Basin Northern Appalachian Central Appalachian Fuel Costs 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Nuclear Gas Coal Petroleum Combined fleet will continue to be predominantly low cost fuel 93% Nuclear 1% 3% 75% Nuclear 15% PRB & Lignite Coal 6% Non-PRB Coal 1. Based on 2007 data, does not include ~38,000 GWh of Exelon Purchased Power Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2007 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 cents/Kwh $/mmbtu 9 |
EXC & NRG:
Comparable Hedging Strategies 3 Due to ComEd financial swap Exelon Financial Hedging Range 1 2 Includes Northeast, South Central, Texas, as of 8/31/2008. Source: NRG presentation at the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference, 9/25/2008 Best practices in commodity hedging strategy and risk management will be applied to the combined company 10 1 Percent financially hedged is our estimate of the gross margin that is hedged at a 95% confidence level, given the current assessment of market volatility. The formula is the gross margin at the 5 th percentile/expected gross margin. Comparable hedging strategies support Exelons Protect and Grow strategy NRG Target Ranges Current Position Prompt Year (2008) 90% - 98% >95% ~98% Second Year (2009) 70% - 90% >90% ~92% Third Year (2010) 50% - 70% >80% ~75% Current Position 2 3 |
Combination
Creates Substantial Synergies Exelon Operations & Maintenance: $4,289 1 NRG Maintenance & Other Opex: $950 General & Admin Expenses: $309 Other COGS: $454 Pro Forma Combined Non-fuel Expenses: $6,002 Estimated Annual Cost Savings: $180 - $300 2 % of Combined Expenses: 3%-5% Costs to Achieve $100 NPV of Synergies: $1,500-$3,000 11 ($ in Millions) Transaction creates $1.5 $3 billion of value through synergies with opportunity for more 1. Company 10-K for 2007 and investor presentations. 2. Based on a preliminary analysis of publicly available information. Subject to due
diligence investigation. 1 |
Modest
Divestitures Expected Limited market power issues not expected to challenge transaction closing Divestitures anticipated only in PJM and ERCOT ~3,000 MWs of high heat rate gas and baseload coal plants in liquid markets 1 12 1. Plants subject to divestiture are de minimus contributors to revenue and earnings.
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Principal
Regulatory Approvals Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, California state regulatory commissions Hart-Scott-Rodino (DOJ/FTC) FERC NRC Notice filing in Illinois 13 |
Financing Plan
Considerations Contemplating structure such that the required refinancing is only ~$4B A negotiated deal with NRG can be structured such that $4.7B of NRG bonds remain in place with no change in terms, but with substantially improved credit metrics for those bondholders Exelon has existing relationships with many banks holding ~$4B of other NRG debt; should facilitate refinancing in connection with a negotiated deal with NRG. Financing commitments are well underway to prepay or refinance the ~$4B The NRG direct lien program for power marketing could be left in place 14 |
Conclusion
Consistent with what has made Exelon successful a disciplined approach to managing risk and building future growth Combined company will have many key credit positives that will enhance Exelons ability to succeed in an increasingly volatile energy market Committed to strong investment grade credit ratings Provides NRG Bondholders with better metrics and, we believe, better ratings than what they currently have today 15 |