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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2024
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-11590 | | 51-0064146 |
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500 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(302) 734-6799
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Common Stock - par value per share $0.4867 | CPK | New York Stock Exchange, Inc. |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 7, 2024, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 7, 2024, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation posted a presentation that will be used during its conference call on November 8, 2024, to discuss the Company’s financial results for the quarter and the nine months ended September 30, 2024, on its website (www.chpk.com) under the “Investors” section. This presentation is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, dated November 7, 2024. Exhibit 99.2 - Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call Presentation
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION |
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| /s/ Beth W. Cooper |
| Beth W. Cooper |
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Assistant Corporate Secretary |
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| Date: November 7, 2024 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2024
NYSE Symbol: CPK
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER
2024 RESULTS
•Net income and earnings per share ("EPS")* were $17.5 million and $0.78, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024, and $81.9 million and $3.66, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024
•Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS**, which exclude transaction and transition-related expenses attributable to the acquisition and integration of Florida City Gas ("FCG"), were $18.1 million and $0.80, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024 and $84.2 million and $3.76, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024
•Adjusted gross margin** growth of $89.3 million during the first nine months of 2024 driven by contributions from FCG, regulatory initiatives and infrastructure programs, natural gas organic growth, continued pipeline expansion projects, and additional customer consumption
•Results continue to track in line with Management's expectations, and the Company continues to affirm 2024 EPS and capital guidance
Dover, Delaware — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (“Chesapeake Utilities” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $17.5 million ($0.78 per share) compared to $9.4 million ($0.53 per share) in the third quarter of 2023. Excluding transaction and transition-related expenses associated with the fourth quarter 2023 acquisition of FCG, adjusted net income was $18.1 million ($0.80 per share) or approximately 16 percent higher per share compared to the prior-year period.
The higher results for the third quarter of 2024 were largely attributable to incremental contributions from FCG, additional margin from regulated infrastructure programs, continued pipeline expansion projects to support distribution growth, growth in the Company's natural gas distribution businesses and increased levels of virtual pipeline services. The financing impacts of the FCG acquisition, including increased interest expense related to debt issued and additional shares outstanding, partially offset the increases.
During the first nine months of 2024, net income was $81.9 million ($3.66 per share) compared to $61.9 million ($3.47 per share) in the prior-year period. Excluding the transaction and transition-related expenses, adjusted net income was $84.2 million ($3.76 per share) compared to $64.8 million ($3.63 per share) for the same period in 2023.
Year-to-date earnings for 2024 were primarily impacted by the factors discussed for the third quarter as well as additional adjusted gross margin from increased customer consumption experienced earlier in the year and contributions from the Company's unregulated businesses.
"Chesapeake Utilities delivered strong financial performance and sustained operational excellence in the third quarter as we continued to execute on the three pillars that drive long-term earnings growth and shareholder value: prudently deploying record levels of capital, proactively advancing our regulatory
agenda and continually executing on business transformation,” said Jeff Householder, chair, president and CEO. “In the third quarter alone, we invested nearly $100 million in capital expenditures, filed for rate increases in Delaware and in Florida for our electric operations and successfully implemented our new enterprise-wide customer billing system."
“In the third quarter of 2024, adjusted earnings per share was up 16 percent relative to the same period in 2023, attributable to adjusted gross margin growth of close to 30 percent and continued cost management driven by our business transformation efforts and focus on a “one company” approach. Some of the larger margin drivers include the addition of FCG, which we continue to effectively integrate, strong customer growth of approximately 4 percent in both Delmarva and Florida, incremental margin related to transmission expansions and increased virtual pipeline services and depreciation savings related to regulatory initiatives,” continued Householder. “I’m proud of our teammates’ consistent dedication to prioritizing service and safety to deliver performance in line with our expectations. This commitment enables us to affirm our full-year 2024 adjusted EPS and capital guidance."
Earnings and Capital Investment Guidance
The Company continues to affirm its 2024 EPS guidance of $5.33 to $5.45 in adjusted earnings per share given the incremental margin opportunities present across the Company’s businesses, investment opportunities within and surrounding FCG, regulatory initiatives and operating synergies.
The Company also affirms its previously-announced 2024 capital expenditure guidance of $300 million to $360 million, as well as the capital expenditure guidance for the five-year period ended 2028 that will range from $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion. This investment forecast is projected to result in a 2025 EPS guidance range of $6.15 to $6.35, as well as a 2028 EPS guidance range of $7.75 to $8.00. This implies an EPS growth rate of approximately 8 percent from the 2025 EPS guidance range.
*Unless otherwise noted, EPS and Adjusted EPS information are presented on a diluted basis.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
**This press release including the tables herein, include references to both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS. A "non-GAAP financial measure" is generally defined as a numerical measure of a company's historical or future performance that includes or excludes amounts, or that is subject to adjustments, so as to be different from the most directly comparable measure calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. Our management believes certain non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period.
The Company calculates Adjusted Gross Margin by deducting the purchased cost of natural gas, propane and electricity and the cost of labor spent on direct revenue-producing activities from operating revenues. The costs included in Adjusted Gross Margin exclude depreciation and amortization and certain costs presented in operations and maintenance expenses in accordance with regulatory requirements. The Company calculates Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS by deducting costs and expenses associated with significant acquisitions that may affect the comparison of period-over-period results. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful and meaningful to investors as a basis for making investment decisions, and provide investors with information that demonstrates the profitability achieved by the Company under allowed rates for regulated energy operations and under the Company's competitive pricing structures for unregulated energy operations. The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing a business unit and Company performance. Other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures in a different manner.
The following tables reconcile Gross Margin, Net Income, and EPS, all as defined under GAAP, to our non-GAAP measures of Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for each of the periods presented.
Adjusted Gross Margin
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| (in thousands) | | Regulated Energy | | Unregulated Energy | | Other and Eliminations | | Total |
| Operating Revenues | | $ | 130,633 | | | $ | 35,567 | | | $ | (6,062) | | | $ | 160,138 | |
| Cost of Sales: | | | | | | | | |
| Natural gas, propane and electric costs | | (28,366) | | | (15,868) | | | 6,033 | | | (38,201) | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | (12,301) | | | (4,553) | | | 3 | | | (16,851) | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | (10,722) | | | (8,058) | | | — | | | (18,780) | |
| Gross Margin (GAAP) | | 79,244 | | | 7,088 | | | (26) | | | 86,306 | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | 10,722 | | | 8,058 | | | — | | | 18,780 | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | 12,301 | | | 4,553 | | | (3) | | | 16,851 | |
| Adjusted Gross Margin (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 102,267 | | | $ | 19,699 | | | $ | (29) | | | $ | 121,937 | |
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| | For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| (in thousands) | | Regulated Energy | | Unregulated Energy | | Other and Eliminations | | Total |
| Operating Revenues | | $ | 102,411 | | | $ | 34,970 | | | $ | (5,834) | | | $ | 131,547 | |
| Cost of Sales: | | | | | | | | |
| Natural gas, propane and electric costs | | (26,518) | | | (16,381) | | | 5,805 | | | (37,094) | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | (13,192) | | | (4,420) | | | 2 | | | (17,610) | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | (4,819) | | | (7,532) | | | (382) | | | (12,733) | |
| Gross Margin (GAAP) | | 57,882 | | | 6,637 | | | (409) | | | 64,110 | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | 4,819 | | | 7,532 | | | 382 | | | 12,733 | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | 13,192 | | | 4,420 | | | (2) | | | 17,610 | |
| Adjusted Gross Margin (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 75,893 | | | $ | 18,589 | | | $ | (29) | | | $ | 94,453 | |
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| | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
| (in thousands) | | Regulated Energy | | Unregulated Energy | | Other and Eliminations | | Total |
| Operating Revenues | | $ | 429,684 | | | $ | 160,089 | | | $ | (17,619) | | | $ | 572,154 | |
| Cost of Sales: | | | | | | | | |
| Natural gas, propane and electric costs | | (105,662) | | | (70,928) | | | 17,532 | | | (159,058) | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | (39,495) | | | (12,257) | | | 8 | | | (51,744) | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | (35,713) | | | (24,373) | | | 1 | | | (60,085) | |
| Gross Margin (GAAP) | | 248,814 | | | 52,531 | | | (78) | | | 301,267 | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | 35,713 | | | 24,373 | | | (1) | | | 60,085 | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | 39,495 | | | 12,257 | | | (8) | | | 51,744 | |
| Adjusted Gross Margin (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 324,022 | | | $ | 89,161 | | | $ | (87) | | | $ | 413,096 | |
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| (in thousands) | | Regulated Energy | | Unregulated Energy | | Other and Eliminations | | Total |
| Operating Revenues | | $ | 345,822 | | | $ | 158,886 | | | $ | (19,439) | | | $ | 485,269 | |
| Cost of Sales: | | | | | | | | |
| Natural gas, propane and electric costs | | (105,692) | | | (75,068) | | | 19,282 | | | (161,478) | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | (39,179) | | | (12,923) | | | 6 | | | (52,096) | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | (23,346) | | | (23,528) | | | (377) | | | (47,251) | |
| Gross Margin (GAAP) | | 177,605 | | | 47,367 | | | (528) | | | 224,444 | |
Operations & maintenance expenses (1) | | 23,346 | | | 23,528 | | | 377 | | | 47,251 | |
| Depreciation & amortization | | 39,179 | | | 12,923 | | | (6) | | | 52,096 | |
| Adjusted Gross Margin (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 240,130 | | | $ | 83,818 | | | $ | (157) | | | $ | 323,791 | |
(1) Operations & maintenance expenses within the condensed consolidated statements of income are presented in accordance with regulatory requirements and to provide comparability within the industry. Operations & maintenance expenses which are deemed to be directly attributable to revenue producing activities have been separately presented above in order to calculate Gross Margin as defined under US GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS
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| (in thousands, except per share data) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | | | |
| Net Income (GAAP) | | $ | 17,507 | | | $ | 9,407 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net (1) | | 593 | | | 2,804 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 18,100 | | | $ | 12,211 | | | | | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (2) | | 22,564 | | | 17,858 | | | | | |
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| Earnings Per Share - Diluted (GAAP) | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net (1) | | 0.02 | | | 0.16 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Diluted (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 0.80 | | | $ | 0.69 | | | | | |
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| (in thousands, except per share data) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | | | |
| Net Income (GAAP) | | $ | 81,946 | | | $ | 61,884 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net (1) | | 2,276 | | | 2,898 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 84,222 | | | $ | 64,782 | | | | | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (2) | | 22,402 | | | 17,847 | | | | | |
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| Earnings Per Share - Diluted (GAAP) | | $ | 3.66 | | | $ | 3.47 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net (1) | | 0.10 | | | 0.16 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Diluted (Non-GAAP) | | $ | 3.76 | | | $ | 3.63 | | | | | |
(1) Transaction and transition-related expenses represent costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transaction costs, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding and legal fees.
(2) Weighted average shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 reflect the impact of 4.4 million common shares issued in November 2023 in connection with the acquisition of FCG.
Operating Results for the Quarters Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Consolidated Results
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| Three Months Ended | | | | |
| September 30, | | | | |
| (in thousands) | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | Percent Change |
| Adjusted gross margin** | $ | 121,937 | | | $ | 94,453 | | | $ | 27,484 | | | 29.1 | % |
| Depreciation, amortization and property taxes | 24,998 | | | 23,800 | | | 1,198 | | | 5.0 | % |
| FCG transaction and transition-related expenses | 819 | | | 3,899 | | | (3,080) | | | (79.0) | % |
| Other operating expenses | 55,202 | | | 46,526 | | | 8,676 | | | 18.6 | % |
| Operating income | $ | 40,918 | | | $ | 20,228 | | | $ | 20,690 | | | 102.3 | % |
Operating income for the third quarter of 2024 was $40.9 million, an increase of $20.7 million compared to the same period in 2023. Excluding transaction and transition-related expenses associated with the acquisition and integration of FCG, operating income increased $17.6 million or 73.0 percent compared to the prior-year period. An increase in adjusted gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 was driven by contributions from the acquisition of FCG, incremental margin from regulated infrastructure programs, continued pipeline expansion projects, increased demand for virtual pipeline services and natural gas organic growth. Higher operating expenses were driven largely by the operating expenses of FCG and increased payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses compared to the prior-year period. Increases in depreciation, amortization and property taxes attributable to growth projects and FCG were partially offset by a $3.2 million reserve surplus amortization mechanism ("RSAM") adjustment from FCG and lower depreciation from our electric operations and Maryland natural gas division due to revised rates from approved depreciation studies.
Regulated Energy Segment
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| Three Months Ended | | | | |
| September 30, | | | | |
| (in thousands) | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | Percent Change |
| Adjusted gross margin** | $ | 102,267 | | | $ | 75,893 | | | $ | 26,374 | | | 34.8 | % |
| Depreciation, amortization and property taxes | 19,853 | | | 18,891 | | | 962 | | | 5.1 | % |
| FCG transaction and transition-related expenses | 819 | | | 3,899 | | | (3,080) | | | (79.0) | % |
| Other operating expenses | 37,660 | | | 28,191 | | | 9,469 | | | 33.6 | % |
| Operating income | $ | 43,935 | | | $ | 24,912 | | | $ | 19,023 | | | 76.4 | % |
The key components of the increase in adjusted gross margin** are shown below:
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| Contribution from FCG | $ | 23,399 | |
| Margin from regulated infrastructure programs | 1,806 | |
| Natural gas transmission service expansions, including interim services | 1,548 | |
| Natural gas growth including conversions (excluding service expansions) | 1,013 | |
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| Changes in customer consumption | (361) | |
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| Other variances | (1,031) | |
| Quarter-over-quarter increase in adjusted gross margin** | $ | 26,374 | |
The major components of the increase in other operating expenses are as follows: | | | | | |
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| FCG operating expenses | $ | 7,476 | |
| Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses | 1,223 | |
| Insurance related costs | 222 | |
| Other variances | 548 | |
| Quarter-over-quarter increase in other operating expenses | $ | 9,469 | |
Unregulated Energy Segment
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| Three Months Ended September 30, | | | | |
| (in thousands) | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | Percent Change |
| Adjusted gross margin** | $ | 19,699 | | | $ | 18,589 | | | $ | 1,110 | | | 6.0 | % |
| Depreciation, amortization and property taxes | 5,144 | | | 4,902 | | | 242 | | | 4.9 | % |
| Other operating expenses | 17,616 | | | 18,410 | | | (794) | | | (4.3) | % |
| Operating loss | $ | (3,061) | | | $ | (4,723) | | | $ | 1,662 | | | 35.2 | % |
Operating results for the second and third quarters historically have been lower due to reduced customer demand during warmer periods of the year. The impact to operating income may not align with the seasonal variations in adjusted gross margin as many of the operating expenses are recognized ratably over the course of the year.
The major components of the increase in adjusted gross margin** are shown below:
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| Propane Operations | | |
| Contributions from acquisition | | $ | 135 | |
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| CNG/RNG/LNG Transportation and Infrastructure | | |
| Increased level of virtual pipeline services | | 1,098 | |
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| Other variances | | (123) | |
| Quarter-over-quarter increase in adjusted gross margin** | | $ | 1,110 | |
The major components of the decrease in other operating expenses are as follows:
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| Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses | | $ | (515) | |
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| Other variances | | (279) | |
| Quarter-over-quarter decrease in other operating expenses | | $ | (794) | |
Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Consolidated Results
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| Nine Months Ended | | | | |
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| (in thousands) | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | Percent Change |
| Adjusted gross margin** | $ | 413,096 | | | $ | 323,791 | | | $ | 89,305 | | | 27.6 | % |
| Depreciation, amortization and property taxes | 77,811 | | | 70,918 | | | 6,893 | | | 9.7 | % |
| FCG transaction and transition-related expenses | 3,114 | | | 3,899 | | | (785) | | | (20.1) | % |
| Other operating expenses | 170,878 | | | 145,486 | | | 25,392 | | | 17.5 | % |
| Operating income | $ | 161,293 | | | $ | 103,488 | | | $ | 57,805 | | | 55.9 | % |
Operating income for the first nine months of 2024 was $161.3 million, an increase of $57.8 million compared to the same period in 2023. Excluding transaction and transition-related expenses associated with the acquisition and integration of FCG, operating income increased $57.0 million or 53.1 percent compared to the prior-year period. An increase in adjusted gross margin in the first nine months of 2024 was driven by contributions from the acquisition of FCG, incremental margin from regulatory initiatives, natural gas organic growth and continued pipeline expansion projects, higher customer consumption and increased margins from the Company's unregulated businesses. Higher operating expenses during the current period were driven largely by the operating expenses of FCG and increased insurance costs. These increases were partially offset by lower payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses compared to the prior-year period. Increases in depreciation, amortization and property taxes attributable to growth projects and FCG were partially offset by an $8.9 million RSAM adjustment from FCG and lower depreciation from our electric operations and Maryland natural gas division due to revised rates from approved depreciation studies.
Regulated Energy Segment
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| Nine Months Ended | | | | |
| September 30, | | | | |
| (in thousands) | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | Percent Change |
| Adjusted gross margin** | $ | 324,022 | | | $ | 240,130 | | | $ | 83,892 | | | 34.9 | % |
| Depreciation, amortization and property taxes | 63,671 | | | 56,415 | | | 7,256 | | | 12.9 | % |
| FCG transaction and transition-related expenses | 3,114 | | | 3,899 | | | (785) | | | (20.1) | % |
| Other operating expenses | 114,688 | | | 87,988 | | | 26,700 | | | 30.3 | % |
| Operating income | $ | 142,549 | | | $ | 91,828 | | | $ | 50,721 | | | 55.2 | % |
The key components of the increase in adjusted gross margin** are shown below:
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| Contribution from FCG | $ | 71,725 | |
| Margin from regulated infrastructure programs | 4,424 | |
| Natural gas growth including conversions (excluding service expansions) | 4,182 | |
| Natural gas transmission service expansions, including interim services | 3,702 | |
Rate changes associated with the Florida natural gas base rate proceeding (1) | 1,630 | |
| Eastern Shore contracted rate adjustments | (238) | |
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| Other variances | (1,533) | |
| Period-over-period increase in adjusted gross margin** | $ | 83,892 | |
(1) Includes adjusted gross margin contributions from permanent base rates that became effective in March 2023.
The major components of the increase in other operating expenses are as follows: | | | | | |
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| FCG operating expenses | $ | 25,363 | |
| Facilities, maintenance costs and outside services | 677 | |
| Insurance related costs | 651 | |
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| Other variances | 9 | |
| Period-over-period increase in other operating expenses | $ | 26,700 | |
Unregulated Energy Segment
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| Nine Months Ended
September 30, | | | | |
| (in thousands) | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | Percent Change |
| Adjusted gross margin** | $ | 89,161 | | | $ | 83,818 | | | $ | 5,343 | | | 6.4 | % |
| Depreciation, amortization and property taxes | 14,142 | | | 14,500 | | | (358) | | | (2.5) | % |
| Other operating expenses | 56,413 | | | 57,789 | | | (1,376) | | | (2.4) | % |
| Operating income | $ | 18,606 | | | $ | 11,529 | | | $ | 7,077 | | | 61.4 | % |
The major components of the change in adjusted gross margin** are shown below:
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| Propane Operations | | |
| Increased propane customer consumption | | $ | 1,261 | |
| Contributions from acquisition | | 733 | |
| Increased propane margins and service fees | | 521 | |
| CNG/RNG/LNG Transportation and Infrastructure | | |
| Increased level of virtual pipeline services | | 1,585 | |
| Aspire Energy | | |
| Increased margins - rate changes and gathering fees | | 1,267 | |
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| Other variances | | (24) | |
| Period-over-period increase in adjusted gross margin** | | $ | 5,343 | |
The major components of the decrease in other operating expenses are as follows:
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| Vehicle expenses | | $ | 575 | |
| Insurance related costs | | 456 | |
| Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses | | (1,598) | |
| Facilities, maintenance costs, and outside services | | (631) | |
| Other variances | | (178) | |
| Period-over-period decrease in other operating expenses | | $ | (1,376) | |
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters included in this release may include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2024 for further information on the risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s forward-looking statements.
Conference Call
Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. To listen to the Company’s conference call via live webcast, please visit the Events & Presentations section of the Investors page on www.chpk.com. For investors and analysts that wish to participate by phone for the question and answer portion of the call, please use the following dial-in information:
Toll-free: 800.245.3074
International: 203.518.9765
Conference ID: CPKQ324
A replay of the presentation will be made available on the previously noted website following the conclusion of the call.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other businesses.
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is not affiliated with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For more information, contact:
Beth W. Cooper
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Corporate Secretary
302.734.6022
Michael D. Galtman
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
302.217.7036
Lucia M. Dempsey
Head of Investor Relations
347.804.9067
Financial Summary
(in thousands, except per-share data)
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| Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | | |
| September 30, | | September 30, | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | | | |
| Adjusted Gross Margin | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Regulated Energy segment | $ | 102,267 | | | $ | 75,893 | | | $ | 324,022 | | | $ | 240,130 | | | | | |
| Unregulated Energy segment | 19,699 | | | 18,589 | | | 89,161 | | | 83,818 | | | | | |
| Other businesses and eliminations | (29) | | | (29) | | | (87) | | | (157) | | | | | |
| Total Adjusted Gross Margin** | $ | 121,937 | | | $ | 94,453 | | | $ | 413,096 | | | $ | 323,791 | | | | | |
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| Operating Income (Loss) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Regulated Energy segment | $ | 43,935 | | | $ | 24,912 | | | $ | 142,549 | | | $ | 91,828 | | | | | |
| Unregulated Energy segment | (3,061) | | | (4,723) | | | 18,606 | | | 11,529 | | | | | |
| Other businesses and eliminations | 44 | | | 39 | | | 138 | | | 131 | | | | | |
| Total Operating Income | 40,918 | | | 20,228 | | | 161,293 | | | 103,488 | | | | | |
| Other income (expense), net | 400 | | | (72) | | | 1,705 | | | 1,036 | | | | | |
| Interest charges | 17,022 | | | 7,076 | | | 50,861 | | | 21,272 | | | | | |
| Income Before Income Taxes | 24,296 | | | 13,080 | | | 112,137 | | | 83,252 | | | | | |
| Income taxes | 6,789 | | | 3,673 | | | 30,191 | | | 21,368 | | | | | |
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| Net Income | $ | 17,507 | | | $ | 9,407 | | | $ | 81,946 | | | $ | 61,884 | | | | | |
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: (1) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | 22,501 | | | 17,797 | | | 22,346 | | | 17,784 | | | | | |
| Diluted | 22,564 | | | 17,858 | | | 22,402 | | | 17,847 | | | | | |
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Earnings Per Share of Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Basic | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 0.53 | | $ | 3.67 | | $ | 3.48 | | | | |
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| Diluted | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 0.53 | | $ | 3.66 | | $ | 3.47 | | | | |
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| Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Income (GAAP) | $ | 17,507 | | | $ | 9,407 | | | $ | 81,946 | | | $ | 61,884 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related-expenses, net (2) | 593 | | | 2,804 | | | 2,276 | | | 2,898 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)** | $ | 18,100 | | | $ | 12,211 | | | $ | 84,222 | | | $ | 64,782 | | | | | |
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| Earnings Per Share - Diluted (GAAP) | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 3.66 | | | $ | 3.47 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related-expenses, net (2) | 0.02 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.16 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Diluted (Non-GAAP)** | $ | 0.80 | | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 3.76 | | | $ | 3.63 | | | | | |
(1) Weighted average shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 reflect the impact of 4.4 million common shares issued in November 2023 in connection with the acquisition of FCG.
(2) Transaction and transition-related expenses represent costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transaction costs, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding and legal fees.
Financial Summary Highlights
Key variances between the third quarter of 2023 and 2024 included:
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| (in thousands, except per share data) | | Pre-tax
Income | | Net
Income | | Earnings
Per Share |
Third Quarter of 2023 Adjusted Results** | | $ | 16,979 | | | $ | 12,211 | | | $ | 0.69 | |
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| Increased Adjusted Gross Margins: | | | | | | |
| Contributions from acquisitions | | 23,534 | | | 16,958 | | | 0.75 | |
| Margin from regulated infrastructure programs* | | 1,806 | | | 1,301 | | | 0.06 | |
| Natural gas transmission service expansions, including interim services* | | 1,548 | | | 1,115 | | | 0.05 | |
| Increased level of virtual pipeline services | | 1,098 | | | 791 | | | 0.04 | |
| Natural gas growth including conversions (excluding service expansions) | | 1,013 | | | 730 | | | 0.03 | |
| Changes in customer consumption | | (651) | | | (469) | | | (0.02) | |
| | 28,348 | | | 20,426 | | | 0.91 | |
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| Increased Operating Expenses (Excluding Natural Gas, Propane, and Electric Costs): | | | | | | |
| FCG operating expenses | | (8,680) | | | (6,255) | | | (0.28) | |
| Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses | | (708) | | | (510) | | | (0.02) | |
| | (9,388) | | | (6,765) | | | (0.30) | |
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| Interest charges | | (9,946) | | | (7,167) | | | (0.32) | |
| Increase in shares outstanding due to 2023 and 2024 equity offerings*** | | — | | | — | | | (0.14) | |
| Net other changes | | (878) | | | (605) | | | (0.04) | |
| | (10,824) | | | (7,772) | | | (0.50) | |
Third Quarter of 2024 Adjusted Results** | | $ | 25,115 | | | $ | 18,100 | | | $ | 0.80 | |
* Refer to Major Projects and Initiatives Table for additional information.
** Transaction and transition-related expenses attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG have been excluded from the Company’s non GAAP measures of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. See reconciliations above for a detailed comparison to the related GAAP measures.
*** Reflects the impact of 4.4 million common shares issued in November 2023 in connection with the acquisition of FCG and shares also issued in 2024.
Key variances between the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2024 included:
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| (in thousands, except per share data) | | Pre-tax
Income | | Net
Income | | Earnings
Per Share |
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Adjusted Results** | | $ | 87,151 | | | $ | 64,782 | | | $ | 3.63 | |
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| Non-recurring Items: | | | | | | |
| Absence of benefit associated with a reduction in the PA state tax rate | | — | | | (1,284) | | | (0.06) | |
| | — | | | (1,284) | | | (0.06) | |
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| Increased Adjusted Gross Margins: | | | | | | |
| Contributions from acquisitions | | 72,458 | | | 52,952 | | | 2.36 | |
| Margin from regulated infrastructure programs* | | 4,424 | | | 3,233 | | | 0.14 | |
| Natural gas growth including conversions (excluding service expansions) | | 4,182 | | | 3,056 | | | 0.14 | |
| Natural gas transmission service expansions, including interim services* | | 3,702 | | | 2,706 | | | 0.12 | |
| Rate changes associated with the Florida natural gas base rate proceeding* | | 1,630 | | | 1,191 | | | 0.05 | |
| Increased level of virtual pipeline services | | 1,585 | | | 1,158 | | | 0.05 | |
| Improved Aspire Energy performance - rate changes and gathering fees | | 1,267 | | | 926 | | | 0.04 | |
| Changes in customer consumption | | 1,191 | | | 870 | | | 0.04 | |
| Increased propane margins and fees | | 521 | | | 381 | | | 0.02 | |
| | 90,960 | | | 66,473 | | | 2.96 | |
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| (Increased) Decreased Operating Expenses (Excluding Natural Gas, Propane, and Electric Costs): | | | | | | |
| FCG operating expenses | | (28,813) | | | (21,057) | | | (0.94) | |
| Depreciation, amortization and property tax costs (includes FCG) | | (3,441) | | | (2,515) | | | (0.11) | |
| Insurance related costs | | (1,107) | | | (809) | | | (0.04) | |
| Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses | | 1,484 | | | 1,084 | | | 0.05 | |
| | (31,877) | | | (23,297) | | | (1.04) | |
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| Interest charges | | (29,589) | | | (21,623) | | | (0.97) | |
| Increase in shares outstanding due to 2023 and 2024 equity offerings*** | | — | | | — | | | (0.74) | |
| Net other changes | | (1,394) | | | (829) | | | (0.02) | |
| | (30,983) | | | (22,452) | | | (1.73) | |
Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Adjusted Results** | | $ | 115,251 | | | $ | 84,222 | | | $ | 3.76 | |
* Refer to Major Projects and Initiatives Table for additional information.
** Transaction and transition-related expenses attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG have been excluded from the Company’s non GAAP measures of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. See reconciliations above for a detailed comparison to the related GAAP measures.
*** Reflects the impact of 4.4 million common shares issued in November 2023 in connection with the acquisition of FCG and shares also issued in 2024.
Recently Completed and Ongoing Major Projects and Initiatives
The Company continuously pursues and develops additional projects and initiatives to serve existing and new customers, further grow its businesses and earnings, and increase shareholder value. The following table includes all major projects and initiatives that are currently underway or recently completed. The Company's practice is to add incremental margin associated with new projects and initiatives to this table once negotiations or details are substantially final and/or the associated earnings can be estimated. Major projects and initiatives that have generated consistent year-over-year adjusted gross margin contributions are removed from the table at the beginning of the next calendar year.
The related descriptions of projects and initiatives that accompany the table include only new items and/or items where there have been significant developments, as compared to the Company's prior quarterly filings. A comprehensive discussion of all projects and initiatives reflected in the table below can be found in the Company's third quarter 2024 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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| Adjusted Gross Margin |
| Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | | Year Ended | | Estimate for |
| September 30, | | September 30, | | December 31, | | Fiscal |
| (in thousands) | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2025 |
| Pipeline Expansions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Southern Expansion | $ | 586 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 1,758 | | | $ | 586 | | | $ | 586 | | | $ | 2,344 | | | $ | 2,344 | |
| Beachside Pipeline Expansion | 603 | | | 603 | | | 1,809 | | | 1,206 | | | 1,810 | | | 2,451 | | | 2,414 | |
| St. Cloud / Twin Lakes Expansion | 146 | | | 118 | | | 438 | | | 118 | | | 264 | | | 584 | | | 2,752 | |
| Wildlight | 566 | | | 178 | | | 970 | | | 271 | | | 471 | | | 1,423 | | | 2,996 | |
| Lake Wales | 114 | | | 114 | | | 342 | | | 152 | | | 265 | | | 454 | | | 454 | |
| Newberry | 646 | | | — | | | 718 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,364 | | | 2,585 | |
| Boynton Beach | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,342 | |
| New Smyrna Beach | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,710 | |
| Central Florida Reinforcement | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 98 | | | 1,959 | |
| Warwick | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 258 | | | 1,858 | |
| Renewable Natural Gas Supply Projects | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5,460 | |
| Total Pipeline Expansions | 2,661 | | | 1,113 | | | 6,035 | | | 2,333 | | | 3,396 | | | 8,976 | | | 27,874 | |
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| CNG/RNG/LNG Transportation and Infrastructure | 3,498 | | | 2,385 | | | 10,438 | | | 8,811 | | | 11,181 | | | 14,000 | | | 15,000 | |
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| Regulatory Initiatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Florida GUARD program | 982 | | | 90 | | | 2,436 | | | 90 | | | 353 | | | 3,566 | | | 6,333 | |
| FCG SAFE Program | 1,051 | | | — | | | 2,152 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,337 | | | 6,534 | |
| Capital Cost Surcharge Programs | 765 | | | 687 | | | 2,373 | | | 2,110 | | | 2,829 | | | 3,167 | | | 4,374 | |
Florida Rate Case Proceeding (1) | 3,991 | | | 3,991 | | | 13,591 | | | 11,961 | | | 15,835 | | | 17,153 | | | 17,153 | |
Maryland Rate Case (2) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | TBD | | TBD |
Delaware Rate Case (3) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | TBD | | TBD |
Electric Rate Case (4) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | TBD | | TBD |
| Electric Storm Protection Plan | 717 | | | 298 | | | 2,024 | | | 940 | | | 1,326 | | | 3,133 | | | 5,581 | |
| Total Regulatory Initiatives | 7,506 | | | 5,066 | | | 22,576 | | | 15,101 | | | 20,343 | | | 30,356 | | | 39,975 | |
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| Total | $ | 13,665 | | | $ | 8,564 | | | $ | 39,049 | | | $ | 26,245 | | | $ | 34,920 | | | $ | 53,332 | | | $ | 82,849 | |
(1) Includes adjusted gross margin during 2023 comprised of both interim rates and permanent base rates which became effective in March 2023.
(2) Rate case application and depreciation study filed with the Maryland PSC in January 2024. See additional information provided below.
(3) Rate case application and depreciation study filed with the Delaware PSC in August 2024. See additional information provided below.
(4) Rate case application filed with the Florida PSC in August 2024. See additional information provided below.
Detailed Discussion of Major Projects and Initiatives
Pipeline Expansions
St. Cloud / Twin Lakes Expansion
In February 2024, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida Public Service Commission ("PSC") for approval of an amendment to its Transportation Service Agreement with FPU for an additional 10,000 Dts/day of firm service in the St. Cloud, Florida area. Peninsula Pipeline will construct pipeline expansions that will allow FPU to serve the future communities that are expected in that area. The Florida PSC approved the project in May 2024, and it is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Newberry Expansion
In April 2023, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of its Transportation Service Agreement with FPU for an additional 8,000 Dts/day of firm service in the Newberry, Florida area. The petition was approved by the Florida PSC in the third quarter of 2023. Peninsula Pipeline will construct a pipeline extension, which will be used by FPU to support the development of a natural gas distribution system to provide gas service to the City of Newberry. A filing to address the acquisition and conversion of existing Company owned propane community gas systems in Newberry was made in November 2023. The Florida PSC approved it in April 2024, and conversions of the community gas systems began in the second quarter of 2024.
East Coast Reinforcement Projects
In December 2023, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of its Transportation Service Agreements with FPU for projects that will support additional supply to communities on the East Coast of Florida. The projects are driven by the need for increased supply to coastal portions of the state that are experiencing significant population growth. Peninsula Pipeline will construct several pipeline extensions which will support FPU’s distribution system in the areas of Boynton Beach and New Smyrna Beach with an additional 15,000 Dts/day and 3,400 Dts/day, respectively. The Florida PSC approved the projects in March 2024. Construction is projected to be complete in the first and second quarters of 2025 for Boynton Beach and New Smyrna Beach, respectively.
Central Florida Reinforcement Projects
In February 2024, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of its Transportation Service Agreements with FPU for projects that will support additional supply to communities located in Central Florida. The projects are driven by the need for increased supply to communities in central Florida that are experiencing significant population growth. Peninsula Pipeline will construct several pipeline extensions which will support FPU’s distribution system around the Plant City and Lake Mattie areas of Florida with an additional 5,000 Dts/day and 8,700 Dts/day, respectively. The Florida PSC approved the projects in May 2024. Completion of the projects is projected for the fourth quarter of 2024 for Plant City and the fourth quarter of 2025 for Lake Mattie.
Warwick
In July 2024, the Company announced plans to extend Eastern Shore's transmission deliverability by constructing an additional 4.4 miles of six inch steel pipeline. The project will reinforce the supply and growth for our Delaware division distribution system and expand natural gas service further into Maryland for anticipated future growth. The project is estimated to be in service during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Pioneer Supply Header Pipeline Project
In March 2024, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for its approval of Firm Transportation Service Agreements with both FCG and FPU for a project that will support greater supply growth of natural gas service in southeast Florida. The project consists of the transfer of a pipeline asset from FCG to Peninsula Pipeline. Peninsula Pipeline will proceed to provide transportation service to both
FCG and FPU using the pipeline asset, which supports continued customer growth and system reinforcement of these distribution systems. The Florida PSC approved the petition in July 2024.
Renewable Natural Gas Supply Projects
In February 2024, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of Transportation Service Agreements with FCG for projects that will support the transportation of additional renewable energy supply to FCG. The projects, located in Florida’s Brevard, Indian River and Miami-Dade counties, will bring renewable natural gas produced from local landfills into FCG’s natural gas distribution system. Peninsula Pipeline will construct several pipeline extensions which will support FCG's distribution system in Brevard County, Indian River County, and Miami-Dade County. Benefits of these projects include increased gas supply to serve expected FCG growth, strengthened system reliability and additional system flexibility. The Florida PSC approved the petition at its July 2024 meeting with the projects estimated to be completed in the first half of 2025.
Regulatory Initiatives
Maryland Natural Gas Rate Case
In January 2024, the Company's natural gas distribution businesses in Maryland, CUC-Maryland Division, Sandpiper Energy, Inc., and Elkton Gas Company (collectively, “Maryland natural gas distribution businesses”) filed a joint application for a natural gas rate case with the Maryland PSC. In connection with the application, the Company is seeking approval of the following: (i) permanent rate relief of approximately $6.9 million with a return on equity ("ROE") of 11.5 percent; (ii) authorization to make certain changes to tariffs to include a unified rate structure and to consolidate the Maryland natural gas distribution businesses which is anticipated to be called Chesapeake Utilities of Maryland, Inc.; and (iii) authorization to establish a rider for recovery of the costs associated with the Company's new technology systems. In August 2024, the Maryland natural gas distribution businesses, the Maryland Office of Peoples' Counsel ("OPC") and PSC Staff reached a settlement agreement which provided for, among other things, an increase in annual base rates of $2.6 million. In September 2024, the Maryland Public Utility Judge issued an order approving the settlement agreement in part. The $2.6 million increase in annual base rates was approved and the Company will file a Phase II filing to determine rate design across the Maryland natural gas distribution businesses, consolidation of the applicable tariffs and recovery of technology costs. The outcome of the application is subject to review and approval by the Maryland PSC.
Maryland Natural Gas Depreciation Study
In January 2024, the Company's Maryland natural gas distribution businesses filed a joint petition for approval of its proposed unified depreciation rates with the Maryland PSC. A settlement agreement between the Company, PSC staff and the Maryland OPC Counsel was reached and the final order approving the settlement agreement went into effect in July 2024, with new depreciation rates effective as of January 1, 2023. The approved depreciation rates will result in an annual reduction in depreciation expense of approximately $1.2 million.
FCG SAFE Program
In April 2024, FCG filed a petition with the Florida PSC to more closely align the SAFE Program with FPU's GUARD program. Specifically, the requested modifications will enable FCG to accelerate remediation related to problematic pipe and facilities consisting of obsolete and exposed pipe. These modifications will require an estimated additional $50.0 million in capital expenditures associated with the SAFE Program, which would increase the total projected capital expenditures to approximately $255.0 million over a 10-year period. The Florida PSC approved the modifications in September 2024.
Delaware Natural Gas Rate Case
In August 2024, the Company's Delaware natural gas division filed an application for a natural gas rate case with the Delaware PSC. In connection with the application, the Company is seeking approval of the following: (i) permanent rate relief of approximately $12.1 million with a ROE of 11.5 percent; (ii) proposed changes to depreciation rates which were part of a depreciation study also submitted with the filing; and (iii) authorization to make certain changes to the existing tariffs. In September 2024, interim rates were approved by the Delaware PSC in the amount of $2.5 million on an annualized basis effective in October 2024. The discovery process has commenced and hearing for the proceeding has been scheduled for May 2025. The outcome of the application is subject to review and approval by the Delaware PSC.
FPU Electric Rate Case
In August 2024, the Company's Florida Electric division filed a petition with the Florida PSC seeking a general base rate increase of $12.6 million with a ROE of 11.3 percent based on a 2025 projected test year. The outcome of the application will be subject to review and approval by the Florida PSC. In October 2024, annualized interim rates of approximately $1.8 million were approved with an effective date of November 1, 2024.
Other Major Factors Influencing Adjusted Gross Margin
Weather and Consumption
Weather was not a significant factor to adjusted gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, higher consumption which includes the effects of colder weather conditions compared to the prior-year period resulted in a $1.2 million increase in adjusted gross margin. While temperatures through September 30, 2024 were colder than the prior-year period, they were approximately 13.2 percent and 13.1 percent warmer, respectively, compared to normal temperatures in our Delmarva and Ohio service territories.
The following table summarizes HDD and CDD variances from the 10-year average HDD/CDD ("Normal") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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| Three Months Ended | | | | Nine Months Ended | | |
| September 30, | | | | September 30, | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | Variance | | 2024 | | 2023 | | Variance |
| Delmarva | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Actual HDD | 6 | | | 19 | | | (13) | | | 2,287 | | | 2,069 | | | 218 | |
| 10-Year Average HDD ("Normal") | 27 | | | 38 | | | (11) | | | 2,635 | | | 2,731 | | | (96) | |
| Variance from Normal | (21) | | | (19) | | | | | (348) | | | (662) | | | |
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| Actual HDD | — | | | 1 | | | (1) | | | 511 | | | 371 | | | 140 | |
| 10-Year Average HDD ("Normal") | 1 | | | 1 | | | — | | | 512 | | | 550 | | | (38) | |
| Variance from Normal | (1) | | | — | | | | | (1) | | | (179) | | | |
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| Actual HDD | 43 | | | 86 | | | (43) | | | 3,180 | | | 3,148 | | | 32 | |
| 10-Year Average HDD ("Normal") | 65 | | | 65 | | | — | | | 3,661 | | | 3,661 | | | — | |
| Variance from Normal | (22) | | | 21 | | | | | (481) | | | (513) | | | |
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| Actual CDD | 1,528 | | | 1,533 | | | (5) | | | 2,824 | | | 2,793 | | | 31 | |
| 10-Year Average CDD ("Normal") | 1,420 | | | 1,391 | | | 29 | | | 2,615 | | | 2,535 | | | 80 | |
| Variance from Normal | 108 | | | 142 | | | | | 209 | | | 258 | | | |
Natural Gas Distribution Growth
The average number of residential customers served on the Delmarva Peninsula increased by approximately 3.9 percent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 while our legacy Florida Natural Gas distribution business increased by approximately 3.9 percent and 3.7 percent, respectively, during the same periods.
The details of the adjusted gross margin increase are provided in the following table:
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| Adjusted Gross Margin** |
| Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| September 30, 2024 | | September 30, 2024 |
| (in thousands) | Delmarva Peninsula | | Florida | | Delmarva Peninsula | | Florida |
| Customer growth: | | | | | | | |
| Residential | $ | 276 | | | $ | 470 | | | $ | 1,118 | | | $ | 1,997 | |
| Commercial and industrial | 172 | | | 95 | | | 452 | | | 615 | |
Total customer growth (1) | $ | 448 | | | $ | 565 | | | $ | 1,570 | | | $ | 2,612 | |
(1) Customer growth amounts for the legacy Florida operations include the effects of revised rates associated with the Company's natural gas base rate proceeding, but exclude the effects of FCG.
Capital Investment Growth and Capital Structure Updates
The Company's capital expenditures were $256.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The following table shows a range of the forecasted 2024 capital expenditures by segment and by business line:
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| 2024 |
| (in thousands) | Low | | High |
| Regulated Energy: | | | |
| Natural gas distribution | $ | 160,000 | | | $ | 190,000 | |
| Natural gas transmission | 75,000 | | | 90,000 | |
| Electric distribution | 30,000 | | | 38,000 | |
| Total Regulated Energy | 265,000 | | | 318,000 | |
| Unregulated Energy: | | | |
| Propane distribution | 13,000 | | | 15,000 | |
| Energy transmission | 5,000 | | | 6,000 | |
| Other unregulated energy | 13,000 | | | 15,000 | |
| Total Unregulated Energy | 31,000 | | | 36,000 | |
| Other: | | | |
| Corporate and other businesses | 4,000 | | | 6,000 | |
| Total 2024 Forecasted Capital Expenditures | $ | 300,000 | | | $ | 360,000 | |
The capital expenditure projection is subject to continuous review and modification. Actual capital requirements may vary from the above estimates due to a number of factors, including changing economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, capital delays that are greater than currently anticipated, customer growth in existing areas, regulation, new growth or acquisition opportunities and availability of capital.
The Company's target ratio of equity to total capitalization, including short-term borrowings, is between 50 and 60 percent. The Company's equity to total capitalization ratio, including short-term borrowings, was approximately 49 percent as of September 30, 2024.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | | |
| | September 30, | | September 30, | | |
| | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | | | |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operating Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Regulated Energy | | $ | 130,633 | | | $ | 102,411 | | | $ | 429,684 | | | $ | 345,822 | | | | | |
| Unregulated Energy | | 35,567 | | | 34,970 | | | 160,089 | | | 158,886 | | | | | |
| Other businesses and eliminations | | (6,062) | | | (5,834) | | | (17,619) | | | (19,439) | | | | | |
| Total Operating Revenues | | 160,138 | | | 131,547 | | | 572,154 | | | 485,269 | | | | | |
| Operating Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Natural gas and electricity costs | | 28,366 | | | 26,518 | | | 105,662 | | | 105,692 | | | | | |
| Propane and natural gas costs | | 9,835 | | | 10,576 | | | 53,396 | | | 55,786 | | | | | |
| Operations | | 49,519 | | | 41,217 | | | 153,418 | | | 128,147 | | | | | |
| FCG transaction and transition-related expenses | | 819 | | | 3,899 | | | 3,114 | | | 3,899 | | | | | |
| Maintenance | | 5,062 | | | 5,125 | | | 16,526 | | | 15,487 | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 16,851 | | | 17,610 | | | 51,744 | | | 52,096 | | | | | |
| Other taxes | | 8,768 | | | 6,374 | | | 27,001 | | | 20,674 | | | | | |
| Total operating expenses | | 119,220 | | | 111,319 | | | 410,861 | | | 381,781 | | | | | |
| Operating Income | | 40,918 | | | 20,228 | | | 161,293 | | | 103,488 | | | | | |
| Other income (expense), net | | 400 | | | (72) | | | 1,705 | | | 1,036 | | | | | |
| Interest charges | | 17,022 | | | 7,076 | | | 50,861 | | | 21,272 | | | | | |
| Income Before Income Taxes | | 24,296 | | | 13,080 | | | 112,137 | | | 83,252 | | | | | |
| Income taxes | | 6,789 | | | 3,673 | | | 30,191 | | | 21,368 | | | | | |
| Net Income | | $ | 17,507 | | | $ | 9,407 | | | $ | 81,946 | | | $ | 61,884 | | | | | |
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| Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | 22,501 | | | 17,797 | | | 22,346 | | | 17,784 | | | | | |
| Diluted | | 22,564 | | | 17,858 | | | 22,402 | | | 17,847 | | | | | |
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| Earnings Per Share of Common Stock: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Basic | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 3.67 | | | $ | 3.48 | | | | | |
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| Diluted | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 3.66 | | | $ | 3.47 | | | | | |
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| Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Income (GAAP) | | $ | 17,507 | | | $ | 9,407 | | | $ | 81,946 | | | $ | 61,884 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net (1) | | 593 | | | 2,804 | | | 2,276 | | | 2,898 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)** | | $ | 18,100 | | | $ | 12,211 | | | $ | 84,222 | | | $ | 64,782 | | | | | |
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| Earnings Per Share - Diluted (GAAP) | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 3.66 | | | $ | 3.47 | | | | | |
FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net (1) | | 0.02 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.16 | | | | | |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Diluted (Non-GAAP)** | | $ | 0.80 | | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 3.76 | | | $ | 3.63 | | | | | |
(1) Transaction and transition-related expenses represent costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transaction costs, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding and legal fees.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
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| Assets | | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | | | | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | | | | |
| Regulated Energy | | $ | 2,600,087 | | | $ | 2,418,494 | |
| Unregulated Energy | | 426,127 | | | 410,807 | |
| Other businesses and eliminations | | 32,136 | | | 30,310 | |
| Total property, plant and equipment | | 3,058,350 | | | 2,859,611 | |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | (556,421) | | | (516,429) | |
| Plus: Construction work in progress | | 156,180 | | | 113,192 | |
| Net property, plant and equipment | | 2,658,109 | | | 2,456,374 | |
| Current Assets | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | 1,609 | | | 4,904 | |
| Trade and other receivables | | 57,113 | | | 74,485 | |
| Less: Allowance for credit losses | | (2,739) | | | (2,699) | |
| Trade and other receivables, net | | 54,374 | | | 71,786 | |
| Accrued revenue | | 23,634 | | | 32,597 | |
| Propane inventory, at average cost | | 6,781 | | | 9,313 | |
| Other inventory, at average cost | | 21,139 | | | 19,912 | |
| Regulatory assets | | 20,446 | | | 19,506 | |
| Storage gas prepayments | | 4,339 | | | 4,695 | |
| Income taxes receivable | | 12,563 | | | 3,829 | |
| Prepaid expenses | | 18,965 | | | 15,407 | |
| Derivative assets, at fair value | | 405 | | | 1,027 | |
| Other current assets | | 2,232 | | | 2,723 | |
| Total current assets | | 166,487 | | | 185,699 | |
| Deferred Charges and Other Assets | | | | |
| Goodwill | | 507,852 | | | 508,174 | |
| Other intangible assets, net | | 15,475 | | | 16,865 | |
| Investments, at fair value | | 14,156 | | | 12,282 | |
| Derivative assets, at fair value | | 122 | | | 40 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | | 10,945 | | | 12,426 | |
| Regulatory assets | | 81,899 | | | 96,396 | |
| Receivables and other deferred charges | | 12,147 | | | 16,448 | |
| Total deferred charges and other assets | | 642,596 | | | 662,631 | |
| Total Assets | | $ | 3,467,192 | | | $ | 3,304,704 | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Capitalization and Liabilities | | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | | | | |
| Capitalization | | | | |
| Stockholders’ equity | | | | |
| Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (authorized 2,000 shares), no shares issued and outstanding | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| Common stock, par value $0.4867 per share (authorized 50,000 shares) | | 11,085 | | | 10,823 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | | 812,896 | | | 749,356 | |
| Retained earnings | | 528,426 | | | 488,663 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (4,135) | | | (2,738) | |
| Deferred compensation obligation | | 9,775 | | | 9,050 | |
| Treasury stock | | (9,775) | | | (9,050) | |
| Total stockholders’ equity | | 1,348,272 | | | 1,246,104 | |
| Long-term debt, net of current maturities | | 1,172,956 | | | 1,187,075 | |
| Total capitalization | | 2,521,228 | | | 2,433,179 | |
| Current Liabilities | | | | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | | 18,522 | | | 18,505 | |
| Short-term borrowing | | 214,753 | | | 179,853 | |
| Accounts payable | | 70,138 | | | 77,481 | |
| Customer deposits and refunds | | 47,408 | | | 46,427 | |
| Accrued interest | | 13,776 | | | 7,020 | |
| Dividends payable | | 14,492 | | | 13,119 | |
| Accrued compensation | | 14,495 | | | 16,544 | |
| Regulatory liabilities | | 14,762 | | | 13,719 | |
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| Derivative liabilities, at fair value | | 633 | | | 354 | |
| Other accrued liabilities | | 25,832 | | | 13,362 | |
| Total current liabilities | | 434,811 | | | 386,384 | |
| Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities | | | | |
| Deferred income taxes | | 289,208 | | | 259,082 | |
| Regulatory liabilities | | 190,512 | | | 195,279 | |
| Environmental liabilities | | 2,441 | | | 2,607 | |
| Other pension and benefit costs | | 16,327 | | | 15,330 | |
| Derivative liabilities, at fair value | | 2,030 | | | 927 | |
| Operating lease - liabilities | | 9,157 | | | 10,550 | |
| Deferred investment tax credits and other liabilities | | 1,478 | | | 1,366 | |
| Total deferred credits and other liabilities | | 511,153 | | | 485,141 | |
Environmental and other commitments and contingencies (1) | | | | |
| Total Capitalization and Liabilities | | $ | 3,467,192 | | | $ | 3,304,704 | |
(1) Refer to Note 6 and 7 in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries
Distribution Utility Statistical Data (Unaudited)
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| For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | | For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| Delmarva NG Distribution | | Florida Natural Gas Distribution | | Florida City Gas Distribution | | FPU Electric Distribution | | Delmarva NG Distribution | | Florida Natural Gas Distribution | | FPU Electric Distribution |
Operating Revenues
(in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Residential | $ | 8,277 | | | $ | 9,583 | | | $ | 12,026 | | | $ | 16,053 | | | $ | 8,663 | | | $ | 9,862 | | | $ | 16,967 | |
| Commercial and Industrial | 7,119 | | | 22,873 | | | 15,713 | | | 14,368 | | | 9,119 | | | 26,020 | | | 15,920 | |
Other (1) | 2,375 | | | 4,485 | | | 5,710 | | | (565) | | | 217 | | | 2,441 | | | (204) | |
| Total Operating Revenues | $ | 17,771 | | | $ | 36,941 | | | $ | 33,449 | | | $ | 29,856 | | | $ | 17,999 | | | $ | 38,323 | | | $ | 32,683 | |
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| Volumes (in Dts for natural gas and MWHs for electric) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Residential | 237,744 | | | 347,995 | | | 341,010 | | | 100,207 | | | 245,612 | | | 325,445 | | | 102,699 | |
| Commercial and Industrial | 1,913,091 | | | 9,070,258 | | | 2,686,804 | | | 118,214 | | | 1,915,125 | | | 10,684,539 | | | 96,716 | |
| Other | 59,512 | | | 659,557 | | | 1,496,698 | | | — | | | 62,277 | | | — | | | — | |
| Total | 2,210,347 | | | 10,077,810 | | | 4,524,512 | | | 218,421 | | | 2,223,014 | | | 11,009,984 | | | 199,415 | |
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| Average Customers | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Residential | 101,635 | | | 92,125 | | | 114,200 | | | 25,776 | | | 97,847 | | | 88,640 | | | 25,782 | |
| Commercial and Industrial | 8,322 | | | 8,494 | | | 8,567 | | | 7,354 | | | 8,208 | | | 8,411 | | | 7,382 | |
| Other | 27 | | | — | | | 118 | | | — | | | 24 | | | 6 | | | — | |
| Total | 109,984 | | | 100,619 | | | 122,885 | | | 33,130 | | | 106,079 | | | 97,057 | | | 33,164 | |
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| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| Delmarva NG Distribution | | Florida Natural Gas Distribution | | Florida City Gas Distribution | | FPU Electric Distribution | | Delmarva NG Distribution | | Florida Natural Gas Distribution | | FPU Electric Distribution |
Operating Revenues
(in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Residential | $ | 60,003 | | | $ | 36,201 | | | $ | 39,975 | | | $ | 38,704 | | | $ | 67,562 | | | $ | 38,546 | | | $ | 39,347 | |
| Commercial and Industrial | 35,009 | | | 80,647 | | | 52,115 | | | 37,285 | | | 41,637 | | | 80,499 | | | 39,913 | |
Other (1) | (2,262) | | | 7,966 | | | 9,730 | | | (3,623) | | | (6,696) | | | 6,401 | | | (805) | |
| Total Operating Revenues | $ | 92,750 | | | $ | 124,814 | | | $ | 101,820 | | | $ | 72,366 | | | $ | 102,503 | | | $ | 125,446 | | | $ | 78,455 | |
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| Volumes (in Dts for natural gas and MWHs for electric) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Residential | 3,499,276 | | | 1,714,914 | | | 1,367,409 | | | 243,454 | | | 3,302,125 | | | 1,551,348 | | | 238,051 | |
| Commercial and Industrial | 7,588,547 | | | 29,318,803 | | | 8,455,727 | | | 301,687 | | | 7,523,061 | | | 31,047,013 | | | 239,505 | |
| Other | 207,213 | | | 1,962,689 | | | 4,566,210 | | | — | | | 213,600 | | | 627,934 | | | — | |
| Total | 11,295,036 | | | 32,996,406 | | | 14,389,346 | | | 545,141 | | | 11,038,786 | | | 33,226,295 | | | 477,556 | |
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| Average Customers | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Residential | 101,045 | | | 91,345 | | | 113,633 | | | 25,747 | | | 97,230 | | | 88,051 | | | 25,718 | |
| Commercial and Industrial | 8,361 | | | 8,484 | | | 8,545 | | | 7,361 | | | 8,242 | | | 8,408 | | | 7,373 | |
| Other | 26 | | | — | | | 109 | | | — | | | 23 | | | 6 | | | — | |
| Total | 109,432 | | | 99,829 | | | 122,287 | | | 33,108 | | | 105,495 | | | 96,465 | | | 33,091 | |
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(1) Operating Revenues from "Other" sources include unbilled revenue, under (over) recoveries of fuel cost, conservation revenue, other miscellaneous charges, fees for billing services provided to third parties and adjustments for pass-through taxes.
1 Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call Presentation November 8, 2024 scan here for an electronic copy
2 Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor Statement Some of the statements in this presentation are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable law. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words, such as “project,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “continue,” “potential,” “forecast” or other similar words, or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” or “could.” These statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about our future financial performance, business strategy, projected plans and objectives. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties and actual results may materially differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Please refer to Chesapeake Utilities Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC and other SEC filings concerning factors that could cause those results to be different than contemplated in this presentation. Non-GAAP Financial Information This presentation includes non-GAAP financial measures including Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (“EPS*”). A "non-GAAP financial measure" is generally defined as a numerical measure of a company's historical or future performance that includes or excludes amounts, or that is subject to adjustments, so as to be different from the most directly comparable measure calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. Our management believes certain non- GAAP financial measures, when considered together with GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. The Company calculates Adjusted Gross Margin by deducting the purchased cost of natural gas, propane and electricity and the cost of labor spent on direct revenue- producing activities from operating revenues. The costs included in Adjusted Gross Margin exclude depreciation and amortization and certain costs presented in operations and maintenance expenses in accordance with regulatory requirements. The Company calculates Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS by deducting costs and expenses associated with significant acquisitions that may affect the comparison of period-over-period results. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful and meaningful to investors as a basis for making investment decisions and provide investors with information that demonstrates the profitability achieved by the Company under allowed rates for regulated energy operations and under the Company's competitive pricing structures for unregulated energy operations. The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing a business unit and Company performance. Other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures in a different manner. See Appendix for a reconciliation of Gross Margin, Net Income and EPS, all as defined under GAAP, to our non-GAAP measures of Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EPS for each of the periods presented. *Unless otherwise noted, EPS and Adjusted EPS information is presented on a diluted basis.
3 • As seasons change, check / update fluids, windshield wipers & roadside emergency supplies • Be aware of lower visibility as the time change shifts sunrise and sunset • Leave extra room between your car and others to account for wet, slippery roads • Avoid using cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as ice or snow • Leave extra time to manage traffic and less-experienced drivers around holidays • Treat exhaustion and intoxication as equally deadly while driving Safety Moment: Safe Driving Habits for Fall & Winter
4 Today’s Presenters Jeff Householder Chair of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer Beth Cooper Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Asst. Corporate Secretary Lucia Dempsey Head of Investor Relations Jim Moriarty Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Policy and Risk Officer
5 Adjusted Diluted EPS1 Continued Strong Financial Performance in Q3 2024 1 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations; 2024 excludes transaction / transition-related costs associated with the FCG acquisition. $2.04 $2.10 $0.90 $0.86 $0.69 $0.80 $3.63 $3.76 YTD 2023 YTD 2024 Q1 Q2 Q3 2024 Results • Adjusted Gross Margin: $121.9M, up 29% from Q3 2023 • Adjusted Net Income: $18.1M, up 48% from Q3 2023 • Adjusted EPS: $0.80, up 16% from Q3 2023 Earnings Guidance Reaffirmed • FY 2024 Adjusted EPS of $5.33 - $5.45 per share • FY 2025 Adjusted EPS of $6.15 - $6.35 per share • FY 2028 Adjusted EPS of $7.75 - $8.00 per share CapEx Guidance Reaffirmed • YTD 2024 Capital Expenditures of $257M • 2024 Capital Expenditure Guidance: $300M - $360M • 2024 - 2028 5-Year CapEx Guidance: $1.5B - $1.8B Key Financial Highlights Q3
6 Operational Updates Achieving Operational Synergies Consolidating processes and resources and incorporating operations into existing systems Accelerating Investment Opportunities Moving forward on regulatory approvals to support FCG service area growth and make infrastructure improvements Optimizing Operations "Best of Both" approach to identify and implement efficiencies and operations throughout Florida • No significant damage from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, or Milton • ~13,000 Florida Electric customers did lose power during Hurricane Helene, but power was largely restored within 24 hours • Our Emergency Response Plans operated effectively and our systems benefited from the reinforcement and resiliency investments we've been making • Grateful to team members across the organization who worked together to be responsive in serving our customers while prioritizing safety Hurricane Update The Journey Continues
7 3.9% 1.4% 3.9% 1.0% 3.9% 1.4% 3.7% 0.9% Residential Commercial & Industrial Residential Commercial & Industrial Residential Commercial & Industrial Residential Commercial & Industrial Q3 2024 vs Q3 2023 D el m ar va YTD 2024 vs YTD 2023 Fl or id a High-Growth Service Areas Drive Investment Opportunities D el m ar va Fl or id a Strong Customer Growth Strong growth expected to continue, with 50+ new housing developments expected to be built within our Delmarva and Florida service areas in each of the next 4 years
8 Growth in earnings to support growth and increased shareholder value Foundation of operational excellence across the organization Executing On Our Long-Term Growth Plan Continually execute on business transformation Proactively manage regulatory agenda Prudently deploy investment capital
9 $1B+ of capital spend has existing regulatory approvals or recovery mechanisms 5-Year Capex Guidance is On-Track and Achievable ~$1.3 billion of identified capital projects support our 5-year CapEx guidance of $1.5 - $1.8 billion Identified Regulated CapEx 5-Year Spend Natural Gas LDC Organic Growth $625M Worcester Resiliency $80M Newberry, Wildlight Phase 2 $28M Boynton Beach, New Smyrna $36M Lake Mattie, St. Cloud, Plant City $42M Other Approved Pipeline Projects $49M GUARD / SAFE Programs1 $230M Eastern Shore Capital Surcharge $75M Florida Electric Storm Protection Plan $50M Technology Transformation $80M Total Identified & Ongoing Capital ~$1.3B Segment 5-Year Guidance Regulated Distribution $600 - $645M Regulated Transmission $435 - $590M Regulated Infrastructure $325 - $375M Unregulated Businesses $100 - $140M Technology $70 - $90M Total $1.5 - $1.8B 1 Includes $50 million requested in April 2024 and approved by the Florida PSC in September 2024.
10 YTD 2024 Capital Spend 78% YTD 2024 2024 Capital Investment On Track to Drive Margin Growth in 4Q 202422% $257M $300 - $360M Electric Distribution: $30 - $38M General Corporate CapEx: $4 - $6M YTD 2024 Capital Expenditures on track, driven by growth projects, infrastructure investments and technology Natural Gas Transmission: $75 - $90M Natural Gas Distribution: $160 - $190M Propane Distribution: $13 - $15M 2024 Forecast CapEx Energy Transmission: $5 - $6M Other Unregulated: $13 - $15M Note: Bar chart graphically depicts midpoint of each range. Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution and Electric Distribution ranges have been slightly reallocated.
11 Organic Growth Driving Delmarva & Florida Investments # Project Name Status In-Service Total CapEx Adj. Gross Margin ($M) 2024E 2025E 1 Southern Expansion In-Service Q4 2023 ~$14M $2.3 $2.3 2 North Ocean City Connector In-Service Q2 20231 ~$6M — — 3 Worcester Resiliency Upgrade (WRU) Pending Approval Q3 2025 ~$80M — — 4 Warwick Extension In-Progress Q4 2024 ~$9M $0.3 $1.9 5 Beachside Expansion In-Service Q2 2023 ~$11M $2.5 $2.4 6 St. Cloud / Twin Lakes In-Service Q3 2023 ~$4M $0.6 $0.6 7 Wildlight Phase 1 & 2 In-Progress 2023-2025 ~$25M $1.4 $3.0 8 Lake Wales In-Service Q2 2023 ~$2M $0.5 $0.5 9 Newberry Expansion In-Progress Q2 2024 ~$15M $1.4 $2.6 10 Boynton Beach In-Progress Q1 2025 ~$21M — $3.3 11 New Smyrna Beach In-Progress Q2 2025 ~$15M — $1.7 12 St. Cloud Expansion In-Progress Q4 2025 ~$20M — $2.2 13 Lake Mattie In-Progress Q4 20252 ~$18M — $0.8 14 Plant City In-Progress Q4 2024 ~$4M $0.1 $1.2 15 Indian River RNG3 In-Progress 2025 ~$18M — $5.516 Brevard RNG3 In-Progress ~$6M 17 Medley RNG3 In-Progress ~$22M 18 Miami Inner Loop Pending Approval Q2-Q3 2025 ~$72M — — Totals: $362M $9.0 $27.9 1 Regulatory recovery through the Maryland General Rate Case so no margin impact in 2024. 2 Expected in-service in late December 2025 so no 2025 margin expected. 3 Approval received in July 2024 from the Florida PSC for these RNG transportation projects, which facilitate additional capacity from landfills through FCG’s system. 18
12 In August 2024, CPK successfully implemented an SAP customer information system to enhance our service platforms, streamline processes and improve efficiency across four key workstreams: • Billing & Invoicing • Customer Service • Device and Work Management • Finance and Contracting (FICA) Business Transformation: People, Processes, Systems & Structures We are continually evaluating our operations and implementing improvements in order to ensure long-term success and growth in an ever-changing environment. • Implement 1CX for FCG • Evaluate systems to upgrade financial and operational processes • Strengthen existing IT infrastructure to enhance resiliency and cyber security • Increased team development to strengthen capabilities Upcoming Process & Technology Improvements & Investments:
13 0.69 0.80 Q3 2023 Q3 2024 +16% $94.5 $121.9 Q3 2023 Q3 2024 $12.2 $18.1 Q3 2023 Q3 2024 +48% Increasing Adj. Gross Margin Driving Bottom-Line Growth 1 See appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP metrics. 2 Transaction and transition-related expenses represent costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transaction costs, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding and legal fees. Gross margin growth doubled operating income and drove nearly 50% growth in bottom-line Adj. Net Income Adjusted Gross Margin1 Adjusted Earnings Per Share1Adjusted Net Income1 +29% YTD: $323.8 $413.1 $64.8 $84.2 $3.63 $3.76
14 Key Drivers of Performance – Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 1 See appendix for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation for adjusted diluted earnings per share. Adjusted EPS for the third quarter benefited from our recent acquisition of Florida City Gas and increased margin from our from our legacy business, offset primarily by financing costs related to the FCG acquisition. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share1 $0.69 $0.75 $0.06 $0.05 $0.04 $0.03 (0.02) $(0.28) $(0.02) $(0.32) $(0.14) $(0.04) $0.80 Q3 2023 Adj. EPS FCG Gross Margin Regulated Infrastructure Margin Natural Gas Transmission Margin Marlin Virtual Pipeline Margin Natural Gas Distribution Growth Changes in customer consumption FCG Operating Expenses Payroll, Benefits, Insurance & Other Interest Expense FCG Financing Dilution Other Q3 2024 Adj. EPS
15 Strong Regulated Energy Operating Income Growth •$23.4M from FCG operations & growth •$2.6M from natural gas growth, conversions and service expansions •$1.8M from regulated infrastructure programs Partially offset by $7.5M of FCG operating expenses $24.9 $43.9 $75.9 $102.3 Q3 2023 Q3 2024 Adjusted Gross Margin1 $ 75.9 $ 102.3 D&A + Property Taxes 18.9 19.9 Transaction + Transition Expense2 3.9 0.8 Other Operating Expenses 28.2 37.7 Operating Income2 $ 24.9 $ 43.9 Adj. Gross Margin1 up 35% & Operating income up 76%, driven by: Note: Dollars in millions. Table may not foot due to rounding. 1 See appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP metrics. 2 Transaction and transition-related expenses represent costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transaction costs, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding and legal fees.
16 Improvement in Unregulated Energy Segment Note: Dollars in millions. 1See appendix for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of adjusted gross margin. 2 Operating Loss reflects typical seasonality of business. $(4.7) $(3.1) $18.6 $19.7 Q3 2023 Q3 2024 Adjusted Gross Margin1 $ 18.6 $ 19.7 D&A + Property Taxes 4.9 5.1 Other Operating Expenses 18.4 17.6 Operating Loss2 $ (4.7) $ (3.1) • $1.1M attributable to increased Marlin virtual pipeline services • $0.8M of lower payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses Adjusted Gross Margin1 up 6%, primarily driven by:
17 Strong Balance Sheet Supports Growth Plan $2,632 $2,755 $1,187 $1,173 $198 $233 $1,246 $1,348 12/31/2023 9/30/2024 Total Capitalization Equity Short-Term Debt1 Long-Term Debt 47% 8% 45% 49% 8% 43% Total Liquidity2 69% 31% 1 Short-term debt for both periods includes short-term borrowing as well as the current portion of long-term debt. 2 Total liquidity includes the upsized $450M Revolver and $255M of Private Placement Shelves. 2024 Equity & Debt Issuances • $63.8M equity issued through various plans YTD Q3 2024, with 22.8M shares outstanding as of 11/4/2024 • $100M of 5-Yr 5.20% Senior Notes issued in Nov. 2024 Total available liquidity of $484M out of Total Capacity of $705M $ in millions
18 Three Decades of Dividend Growth Drive Shareholder Return Annualized Dividend per Share 1 Calculated through 12/31/2023. 10-Year Dividend CAGR of 9% Dividend Increases in 29 of the last 31 Years – Since 1994 64 Consecutive Years of Dividend Payments – Since 1961 21 Consecutive Years of Dividend Increases – Since 2004 12%+ Compounded Annual Shareholder Return over 10 years1 Increase of 8.5% Low Dividend Payout Ratio enables CPK to reinvest to support growth plan
19 Driving Increased Shareholder Value; Reaffirming Earnings Guidance Earnings Per Share - Diluted • YTD 2024 Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $3.761 • 2024 Adj. EPS Guidance of $5.33 to $5.45 • 2025 Adj. EPS Guidance of $6.15 to $6.35 • 2028 Adj. EPS Guidance of $7.75 to $8.00 • Annual shareholder return >95th percentile among peer group2 the past 5, 10, 15 & 20 year periods • >300% increase in stock price over the past 15 years drives a $2.1B Increase in Market Cap 1 Adjusted EPS excludes transaction and transition-related expenses incurred attributable to the acquisition of FCG. 2 Peer Group includes select group of 10 CPK peer companies. Details can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. 1 +8.4 – 8.7% 10-Year CAGR Guidance Earnings Growth Driven by Capital Investment... … Leading to Best in Class Shareholder Return
20 Pathway to 2024 EPS1 Guidance Our 2024 target is based on continued growth from our legacy businesses, a full year of contribution from FCG, and additional opportunities we have identified. 1 See appendix for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation for adjusted diluted earnings per share. 2023 excludes transaction-related costs associated with the FCG acquisition. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share1 $5.33 $5.31 $5.45 2023A Adj. EPS Legacy Business Growth FCG Operations + Growth Additional Opportunities Dilution from FCG Equity Issuance 2024E Adj. EPS $0.40 - $0.50 $0.35 - $0.45 $0.20 - $0.30 $(1.00) Additional Opportunities • Cost & Operating Synergies • Acceleration of new capital projects / infrastructure • New margin through value chain • Asset optimization • Technology enhancements • Regulatory strategies • Financing opportunities
21 Proactive Rate Case and Regulatory Agenda
22 Full Circle Dairy Commissioning Completed We are poised to execute on opportunities that enable us to leverage our expertise across the entire energy delivery value chain -- from production and virtual pipeline transportation to injection, transmission and distribution • The company celebrated full operations at Full Circle Dairy (FCD) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of October 2024 • Since June 2024, nearly 21,000 dekatherms (Dth) of RNG have been captured and transported for use; FCD's full-year production is expected to average 100,000 Dth • In November 2024, FCD received Qualified RIN Status (Q-RINS), allowing the site to generate highly-demanded D3 RINS in addition to generating / monetizing RINS for all RNG produced to date • RNG from FCD is injected into Chesapeake Utilities' system in Yulee, Florida by CPK subsidiary Marlin Gas Service, via its virtual pipeline capabilities, demonstrating CPK's ability to provide expertise across the energy delivery value chain Full Circle Dairy RNG Facility
23 Worcester Resiliency Upgrade Project Proceeding On Schedule ESNG LNG Storage project designed to meet critical energy service to customers during the peak winter heating season. • $80 million planned LNG storage facility in Bishopville, MD • Project consists of five low-profile horizontal storage tanks allowing for up to 500K gallons of storage plus pipeline looping and additional upgrades • Incremental storage capacity will help protect against weather- related disruptions and support affordable energy prices • In September, members of the Operations Services Team traveled to South Korea to visit the manufacturing facility for the LNG tanks and were pleased with production progress, which remains on schedule • Expecting FERC approval by year-end 2024 for construction start Q1 2025 Note: FERC = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. CPK teammates assess LNG Tank Production in South Korea
24 Active Legislative Engagement & Election Updates CPK remains focused on maintaining consistent dialogue and building strong relationships to ensure continued support for the company's operations and the natural gas industry overall Delaware: New Democratic governor and new legislative leadership, maintaining Democratic majority Maryland: State leadership unchanged; General Assembly expected to focus on energy policy during the upcoming legislative session North Carolina: New Democratic governor Florida: New legislative leadership, maintaining a Republican majority All State Jurisdictions: Preparing for the upcoming state-level legislative sessions beginning in January Federal: Preparing for the new 119th Congress and the Trump Administration, with an expected focus on energy and tax policy
25 Working Toward Excellence on All Fronts Micro-Sustainability Report on Environmental Stewardship issued in September 2024 In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, CPK has donated $50,000 to support recovery efforts in affected communities Sustainability Reporting Community Support & Engagement Micro-Sustainability Report on Safety & Reliability issued in April 2024 CPK Teammates & Tuskegee Airmen Celebrate Special Renaming Ceremony at Delaware State University
26 Why Chesapeake Utilities? CPK’s unique combination of operational expertise, growth potential and consistent delivery of long-term shareholder return connects our strong historical track record with our future success. Innovative & diligent team focused on operational execution & delivering results Nimble, yet powerful, organization with an experienced management team that gets things done Expertise Growth since 2003: • 10x Asset Growth • 10x Adj. Net Income Growth • 5x Customers Served Expected to spend $1.5 - $1.8 billion in Capital Expenditures from 2024 - 2028 Attractive & diversified geographical exposure, with multiple sources of organic & acquisitive growth Growth Delmarva: Growing demand for natural gas distribution Florida: Strong residential growth and favorable environment Strong dividend growth while significantly reinvesting earnings for long-term growth Focused on best-in-class shareholder return, balancing earnings growth and dividend growth Return EPS 10-Year CAGR of 8+% Dividend 10-Year CAGR: 9% >95th Percentile for Peer TSR
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28 Quarterly Earnings Cadence Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2024 $2.10 $0.86 $0.80 % of FY 39% 16% 15% 2023 $2.04 $0.90 $0.692 $1.64 $5.31 % of FY 38% 17% 13% 31% 2022 $2.08 $0.96 $0.54 $1.47 $5.04 % of FY 41% 19% 11% 29% 2021 $1.96 $0.78 $0.71 $1.28 $4.73 % of FY 41% 16% 15% 27% 2020 $1.77 $0.64 $0.56 $1.24 $4.21 % of FY 42% 15% 13% 29% 2019 $1.75 $0.54 $0.38 $1.04 $3.72 % of FY 47% 15% 10% 28% 5yr % Band 38% - 47% 15% - 19% 10% - 15% 27% - 31% Note: Historic Adjusted EPS presented from continuing operations. 1 Beginning in the third quarter of 2023, the Company’s earnings per share metric was adjusted to exclude transaction-related expenses attributable to the announced acquisition of FCG including, but not limited to, legal, consulting, audit and financing fees. 2 The sum of the four quarters does not equal the full year amount due to rounding and the impact of average share counts. Adjusted EPS1
29 Weather Has Generally Been Warmer than Normal in 2024 Ye ar to D at e OhioDelmarva Florida (24)% (13)% (14)% (13)% (33)% —% YTD 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023 YTD 2024 NORMAL Note: Normal reflects 10-Year Average Heating Degree Days (HDD). Percentages reflect actual HDD above / (below) Normal divided by Normal. MILDER
30 Approved Infrastructure Programs Support Capital Growth • April 2024: Filed petition to more closely align SAFE program with FPU’s GUARD program to accelerate remediation for problematic, obsolete, and exposed pipe • September 2024: Received approval for an incremental $50 million, leading to total project capital expenditures of $255 million over 10 years SAFE Program • August 2023: GUARD program approved, to improve safety, reliability and accessibility of portions of the natural gas distribution system, including relocation, replacement, and/or repair of equipment and assets • Represents $205 million of capital expenditures over 10 years GUARD Program • February 2018: Received approval for program that allows recovery of costs for highway or railroad relocation projects related to equipment replacements Capital Cost Surcharge Eastern Shore Florida City Gas 10-Year CapEx $205M 2024E Gross Margin $3.6M 2025E Gross Margin $6.3M 10-Year CapEx $255M 2024E Gross Margin $3.3M 2025E Gross Margin $6.5M Gas Electric 5-Year CapEx $50-100M ‘24E Gross Margin $3.2M ‘25E Gross Margin $4.4M Elkton Gas • Aldyl-A pipeline replacement recently completed under PSC-Approved STRIDE filing Florida Public Utilities • Q4 2022: Received approval for FPU Electric’s Storm Protection Plan and associated Storm Protection Plan Cost Recovery Mechanism 5-Year CapEx $50-75M ‘24E Gross Margin $3.1M ‘25E Gross Margin $5.6M Storm Protection
31 Aligning our Work with a Higher-Level Purpose Our Vision We will be a leader in delivering energy that contributes to a sustainable future. Our Values Care Integrity Excellence We deliver energy that makes life better for the people and communities we serve. Our Mission We put people first. We tell the truth. We achieve great things together.
32 Long-Term Debt Profile – Positioned to Execute Growth Plan $6 $26 $135 $132 $137 $157 $162 $62 $58 $159 $59 $206 $100 Long-Term Debt at YE 2023 Debt Issued in 2024 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035+ • Execute on a robust growing organic capital plan • Fully integrate Florida City Gas and capitalize on commercial synergies & opportunities • Navigate through the uncertain economic environment Minimal maturities over next 2 years enables CPK the flexibility to: $ in millions 1 Reflects maturities remaining through the end of 2024. 1
33 GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Consolidated Results Third Quarter Results Year-to-Date Results Consolidated Reconciliation Q3 2024 Q3 2023 $ % YTD 2024 YTD 2023 $ % GAAP Operating Revenues $ 160.1 $ 131.5 $ 28.6 22% $ 572.2 $ 485.3 $ 86.9 18% Cost of Sales Nat Gas, Propane, & Electric (38.2) (37.1) (1.1) 3% (159.1) (161.5) 2.4 (1)% Operating Expense1 (18.8) (12.7) (6.0) 47% (60.1) (47.3) (12.8) 27% D&A (16.9) (17.6) 0.8 (4)% (51.7) (52.1) 0.4 (1)% GAAP Gross Margin $ 86.3 $ 64.1 $ 22.2 35% $ 301.3 $ 224.4 $ 76.8 34% Add Back: Operating Expense1 18.8 12.7 6.0 47% 60.1 47.3 12.8 27% Add Back: D&A 16.9 17.6 (0.8) (4)% 51.7 52.1 (0.4) (1)% Adjusted Gross Margin $ 121.9 $ 94.5 $ 27.5 29% $ 413.1 $ 323.8 $ 89.3 28% 1 Operations & maintenance expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Income are presented in accordance with regulatory requirements and to provide comparability within the industry. Operations & maintenance expenses which are deemed to be directly attributable to revenue producing activities have been separately presented above in order to calculate Gross Margin as defined under US GAAP. See Chesapeake Utilities’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for additional details. $ in millions
34 GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Regulated Energy Segment 1 Operations & maintenance expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Income are presented in accordance with regulatory requirements and to provide comparability within the industry. Operations & maintenance expenses which are deemed to be directly attributable to revenue producing activities have been separately presented above in order to calculate Gross Margin as defined under US GAAP. See Chesapeake Utilities’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for additional details. Third Quarter Results Year-to-Date Results Regulated Segment Q3 2024 Q3 2023 $ % YTD 2024 YTD 2023 $ % GAAP Operating Revenues $ 130.6 $ 102.4 $ 28.2 28% $ 429.7 $ 345.8 $ 83.9 24% Cost of Sales Nat Gas, Propane, & Electric (28.4) (26.5) (1.8) 7% (105.7) (105.7) — —% Operating Expense1 (10.7) (4.8) (5.9) 122% (35.7) (23.3) (12.4) 53% D&A (12.3) (13.2) 0.9 (7)% (39.5) (39.2) (0.3) 1% GAAP Gross Margin $ 79.2 $ 57.9 $ 21.4 37% $ 248.8 $ 177.6 $ 71.2 40% Add Back: Operating Expense1 10.7 4.8 5.9 122% 35.7 23.3 12.4 53% Add Back: D&A 12.3 13.2 (0.9) (7)% 39.5 39.2 0.3 1% Adjusted Gross Margin $ 102.3 $ 75.9 $ 26.4 35% $ 324.0 $ 240.1 $ 83.9 35% Unregulated Segment Q3 2024 Q3 2023 $ % YTD 2024 YTD 2023 $ % GAAP Operating Revenues $ 35.6 $ 35.0 $ 0.6 2% $ 160.1 $ 158.9 $ 1.2 1% Cost of Sales Nat Gas, Propane, & Electric (15.9) (16.4) 0.5 (3)% (70.9) (75.1) 4.1 (6)% Operating Expense1 (8.1) (7.5) (0.5) 7% (24.4) (23.5) (0.8) 4% D&A (4.6) (4.4) (0.1) 3% (12.3) (12.9) 0.7 (5)% GAAP Gross Margin $ 7.1 $ 6.6 $ 0.5 7% $ 52.5 $ 47.4 $ 5.2 11% Add Back: Operating Expense1 8.1 7.5 0.5 7% 24.4 23.5 0.8 4% Add Back: D&A 4.6 4.4 0.1 3% 12.3 12.9 (0.7) (5)% Adjusted Gross Margin $ 19.7 $ 18.6 $ 1.1 6% $ 89.2 $ 83.8 $ 5.3 6% $ in millions
35 GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted Net Income and EPS 1 Transaction and transition-related expenses represent costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding and legal fees. 2 Weighted average shares for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 primarily reflects the impact of 4.4 million common shares issued in November 2023 in connection with the acquisition of FCG. Third Quarter Results Year-to-Date Results Non-GAAP Reconciliation: NI /EPS Q3 2024 Q3 2023 $ % YTD 2024 YTD 2023 $ % GAAP Net Income $ 17.5 $ 9.4 $ 8.1 86% $ 81.9 $ 61.9 $ 20.1 32% FCG Transaction+Transition Expenses1 $ 0.6 $ 2.8 $ (2.2) (79)% $ 2.3 $ 2.9 $ (0.6) (21)% Adjusted Net Income $ 18.1 $ 12.2 $ 5.9 48% $ 84.2 $ 64.8 $ 19.4 30% Diluted Weighted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding2 22,564 17,858 22,402 17,847 GAAP Diluted EPS $0.78 $0.53 $ 0.25 47% $3.66 $3.47 $ 0.19 5% FCG Transaction+Transition Expenses1 0.02 0.16 (0.14) (87)% 0.10 0.16 (0.06) (36)% Diluted Adjusted EPS $0.80 $0.69 $ 0.11 16% $3.76 $3.63 $ 0.13 4% $ in millions except per-share amounts shares in thousands
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