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CMS Energy Announces Strong Third Quarter Results, Raises 2022 Adjusted EPS, Introduces Preliminary 2023 Guidance

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JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $0.56 for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $0.64 per share for the same quarter in 2021. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2022 were $0.56, compared to $0.54 per share for the same quarter in 2021. For the first nine months of 2022, the company reported $2.27 per share compared to $2.46 per share for the same period in 2021. On an adjusted earnings per share basis year-to-date, the company reported $2.29 per share in 2022, compared to $2.18 per share in 2021.

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CMS Energy raised its 2022 adjusted earnings guidance to $2.87 to $2.89 per share, from $2.85 to $2.89 per share* (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures). CMS Energy also introduced preliminary 2023 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.05 to $3.11 per share and reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6 to 8 percent, with continued confidence toward the high end.

"CMS had another strong quarter and continues to execute well on all fronts, positioning us solidly for the fourth quarter and 2023," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "We had several accomplishments during the period – most notably in economic development through the commitment by Gotion, a global electric vehicle battery manufacturer, to build a factory in our service territory, which builds our customer base and helps Michigan grow."

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

CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2022 third quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook on Thursday, October 27 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). To participate in the webcast, go to CMS Energy's homepage (cmsenergy.com) and select "Events and Presentations."

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

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

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

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

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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)




In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



9/30/22


9/30/21


9/30/22


9/30/21














Operating revenue

$

2,024


$

1,725


$

6,318


$

5,296














Operating expenses


1,766



1,465



5,365



4,354














Operating Income


258



260



953



942














Other income


54



44



145



136














Interest charges


130



125



380



374














Income Before Income Taxes


182



179



718



704














Income tax expense


19



26



72



90














Income From Continuing Operations


163



153



646



614














Income from discontinued operations, net of tax


-



30



4



82














Net Income


163



183



650



696














Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests


(2)



(6)



(16)



(18)














Net Income Attributable to CMS Energy


165



189



666



714














Preferred stock dividends


2



3



7



3














Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

$

163


$

186


$

659


$

711














Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share












Income from continuing operations per average common share
available to common stockholders












$

0.56


$

0.54


$

2.26


$

2.18

Income from discontinued operations per average common share
available to common stockholders













-



0.10



0.01



0.28

Diluted earnings per average common share

$

0.56


$

0.64


$

2.27


$

2.46

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)




In Millions



As of



9/30/22


12/31/21

Assets








Current assets








Cash and cash equivalents


$

168



$

452

Restricted cash and cash equivalents



27




24

Other current assets



2,831




2,151

Total current assets



3,026




2,627

Non-current assets








Plant, property, and equipment



22,340




22,352

Other non-current assets



5,006




3,774

Total Assets


$

30,372



$

28,753










Liabilities and Equity








Current liabilities (1)


$

1,488



$

1,822

Non-current liabilities (1)



7,625




7,269

Capitalization








Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt) (2)








Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding non-recourse and securitization debt)



13,571




12,200

Non-recourse debt



-




76

Total debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt)



13,571




12,276

Preferred stock and securities



224




224

Noncontrolling interests



591




557

Common stockholders' equity



6,689




6,407

Total capitalization (excluding securitization debt)



21,075




19,464

Securitization debt (2)



184




198

Total Liabilities and Equity


$

30,372



$

28,753










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










(2) Includes current and non-current portions.










CMS ENERGY CORPORATION

Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)












In Millions



Nine Months Ended



9/30/22


9/30/21










Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts


$

476



$

185










Net cash provided by operating activities



667




1,483

Net cash used in investing activities



(1,808)




(1,460)

Cash flows from operating and investing activities



(1,141)




23

Net cash provided by financing activities



860




28










Total Cash Flows


$

(281)



$

51










End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts


$

195



$

236










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




In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



9/30/22


9/30/21


9/30/22


9/30/21














Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

$

163


$

186


$

659


$

711

Reconciling items:












Disposal of discontinued operations (gain) loss


-



3



(5)



8

Tax impact


-



(1)



1



(2)

Discontinued operations income


-



(42)



-



(115)

Tax impact


-



10



-



27

Other exclusions from adjusted earnings**


*



(*)



(1)



(1)

Tax impact


(*)



*



*



*

Voluntary separation program


(*)



-



11



-

Tax impact


*



-



(3)



-














Adjusted net income – non-GAAP

$

163


$

156


$

662


$

628














Average Common Shares Outstanding












Diluted


290.1



289.6



290.0



289.4














Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share












Reported net income per share

$

0.56


$

0.64


$

2.27


$

2.46

Reconciling items:












Disposal of discontinued operations (gain) loss


-



0.01



(0.01)



0.03

Tax impact


-



(*)



*



(0.01)

Discontinued operations income


-



(0.14)



-



(0.39)

Tax impact


-



0.03



-



0.09

Other exclusions from adjusted earnings**


*



(*)



(*)



(*)

Tax impact


(*)



*



*



*

Voluntary separation program


(*)



-



0.04



-

Tax impact


*



-



(0.01)



-














Adjusted net income per share – non-GAAP

$

0.56


$

0.54


$

2.29


$

2.18














* Less than $0.5 million or $0.01 per share.












** Includes restructuring costs and unrealized gains or losses, recognized in net income, from mark-to-market adjustments related to NorthStar Clean Energy's interest expense.
















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

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