Exelon Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

Earnings Release Highlights

• GAAP Net Income of $0.67 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.70 per share for the first quarter of 2023
• Affirming full year 2023 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range of $2.30-$2.42 per share
• Reaffirming fully regulated operating EPS* compounded annual growth target of 6-8% from 2021 and 2022 guidance midpoints through 2025 and 2026, respectively, with expectation to be at midpoint or better of growth range
• Achieved top quartile reliability performance at all utilities, with all four operating companies delivering their best-on-record performance in outage duration
• ACE filed an electric distribution rate case with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in February seeking an increase in base rates to support significant investments in infrastructure to maintain safety, reliability, and service for customers
• BGE filed its second multi-year plan with the Maryland Public Service Commission (MDPSC) in February seeking an increase in electric and gas distribution base rates over the period of 2024 to 2026 to continue providing safe, reliable service to customers while laying the foundation for BGE to support the achievement of Maryland’s state policy goals
• Pepco filed its second multi-year plan with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) in April seeking an increase in base rates over the period of 2024 to 2026 to support a climate ready grid and enable cleaner energy programs and technologies that further support the District’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2045

Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.

“Our team of 19,000 plus employees have entered this first full year of operations after the separation excited to lead the energy transformation, and it shows in our results,” said Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler. “In addition to strong financial performance, all four of our utilities achieved best-on-record reliability. These results are a testament to our team’s hard work, smart investment, and commitment to financial and operational excellence. As we continue to execute on our financial, operational and regulatory objectives in 2023, we continue to keep our customers at the forefront of everything we do.”

“2023 is off to a strong start, delivering Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.70 per share, $0.06 ahead of results in the first quarter of 2022, driven by increased revenues associated with the investments we are making on behalf of customers,” said Exelon Executive Vice President and CFO Jeanne Jones. “With most of our planned debt financing activity complete for the year and all but one of our planned rate cases now filed, we are well on our way to executing on the plan laid out at the beginning of the year. We reaffirm our full-year Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range of $2.30 to $2.42 per share.”

First Quarter 2023

Exelon's GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $0.67 per share from $0.49 GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations per share in the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $0.70 per share from $0.64 per share in the first quarter of 2022. For the reconciliations of GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings, refer to the tables beginning on page 5.

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings in the first quarter of 2023 primarily reflect:

• Higher utility earnings primarily due to higher electric distribution formula rate earnings at ComEd from higher allowed ROE due to an increase in U.S. treasury rates and impacts of higher rate base, rate increases at PECO, BGE, and PHI, and carrying costs related to the carbon mitigation credit (CMC) regulatory assets at ComEd. This was partially offset by unfavorable weather at PECO and PHI, higher depreciation expense at PECO, higher credit loss expense at PECO, and higher interest expense at BGE.
• Lower costs at the Exelon holding company due to certain BSC costs that were historically allocated to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (Generation) but are presented as part of continuing operations in Exelon’s results in the first quarter of 2022 as these costs do not qualify as expenses of the discontinued operations per the accounting rules. This was partially offset by higher interest expense.

Operating Company Results1

ComEd

ComEd's first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $241 million from $188 million in the first quarter of 2022. ComEd's Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $251 million from $193 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to increases in electric distribution formula rate earnings (reflecting higher allowed ROE due to an increase in U.S. treasury rates and the impacts of higher rate base) and carrying costs related to the CMC regulatory assets. Due to revenue decoupling, ComEd's distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PECO

PECO’s first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income decreased to $166 million from $206 million in the first quarter of 2022. PECO's Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 decreased to $166 million from $208 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to unfavorable weather, an increase in credit loss expense and depreciation expense, partially offset by gas distribution rate increases.

BGE

BGE’s first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $200 million from $198 million in the first quarter of 2022. BGE's Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 decreased to $199 million from $200 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to an increase in interest expense, offset by favorable impacts of the multi-year plans. Due to revenue decoupling, BGE's distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PHI

PHI’s first quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $155 million from $130 million in the first quarter of 2022. PHI’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $173 million from $136 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to distribution and transmission rate increases, partially offset by unfavorable weather. Due to revenue decoupling, PHI's distribution earnings related to Pepco Maryland, DPL Maryland, Pepco District of Columbia, and ACE are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

Recent Developments and First Quarter Highlights

• ACE New Jersey Electric Base Rate Case: On February 15, 2023, ACE filed an application with the NJBPU to increase its annual electric distribution rates by $105 million, reflecting a requested ROE of 10.50%. ACE currently expects a decision in the first quarter of 2024, but cannot predict if the NJBPU will approve the application as filed. ACE intends to put rates into effect on November 17, 2023, subject to refund.
• BGE Maryland Electric and Natural Gas Base Rate Case: On February 17, 2023, BGE filed an application for a three-year cumulative multi-year plan for 2024 through 2026 with the MDPSC. Inclusive of the proposed acceleration of remaining electric tax benefits in 2024 and 2025, and remaining gas tax benefits in 2024, BGE requested total electric revenue requirement increases of $85 million, $103 million, and $125 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, and natural gas revenue requirement increases of $158 million, $77 million, and $54 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively. The electric and gas revenue requirement increases reflect a requested ROE of 10.4%. Requested revenue requirement increases will be used to recover capital investments designed to increase the resilience of the electric and gas distribution systems and support Maryland’s climate and regulatory initiatives. BGE currently expects a decision in the fourth quarter of 2023, but cannot predict if the MDPSC will approve the application as filed. The 2021 and 2022 reconciliation amounts are not included in the requested revenue requirement increase, as BGE is proposing that these amounts be recovered through the separate electric and gas riders in 2024. The 2021 reconciliation amounts are $11 million and $7 million for electric and gas, respectively, and the 2022 reconciliation amounts are $44 million and $15 million for electric and gas, respectively.
• Pepco District of Columbia Electric Base Rate Case: On April 13, 2023, Pepco filed an application for a three-year cumulative multi-year plan for 2024 through 2026 with the DCPSC. Pepco requested total electric revenue requirement increases of $117 million, $37 million, and $37 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively. The electric revenue requirement increases reflect a requested ROE of 10.50%. Requested revenue requirement increases will be used to recover capital investments designed to advance system-readiness and support the District of Columbia's climate and clean energy goals. Pepco currently expects a decision in the first quarter of 2024, but cannot predict if the DCPSC will approve the application as filed.
• ComEd Distribution Formula Rate Reconciliation: On April 21, 2023, ComEd filed its proposed Delivery Reconciliation Amount of $247 million under Rider Delivery Service Pricing Reconciliation which allows for the reconciliation of the revenue requirement in effect in the final years in which formula rates are determined and until such time as new rates are established under ComEd’s approved MRP. The 2023 filing reconciles the delivery service rates in effect in 2022 with the actual delivery service costs incurred in 2022. Final order is expected by December 2023, and the reconciliation amount will be in customer rates beginning January 1, 2024.
• Financing Activities:
  • On February 21, 2023, Exelon issued $2,500 million of Notes, consisting of $1,000 million of its Notes at 5.15%, due March 15, 2028, $850 million of its Notes at 5.30%, due March 15, 2033 and $650 million of its Notes at 5.60%, due March 15, 2053. Exelon used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
  • On March 15, 2023, Pepco issued $250 million of First Mortgage Bonds, consisting of $85 million of its First Mortgage 5.30% Bonds, due March 15, 2033, $40 million of its First Mortgage 5.40% Bonds, due March 15, 2038, and $125 million of its First Mortgage 5.57% Bonds, due March 15, 2053. Pepco used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
  • On March 15, 2023, DPL issued $125 million of First Mortgage Bonds, consisting of $60 million of its First Mortgage 5.30% Bonds, due March 15, 2033 and $65 million of its First Mortgage 5.57% Bonds, due March 15, 2053. DPL used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
  • On March 15, 2023, ACE issued $75 million of its First Mortgage bonds, 5.57% Series, due March 15, 2053. ACE used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

GAAP/Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings Reconciliation

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2023 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2022 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

Note:
Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling item between GAAP Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates for each Registrant, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part. For all items, the marginal statutory income tax rates for 2023 and 2022 ranged from 24.0% to 29.0%.

Webcast Information

Exelon will discuss first quarter 2023 earnings in a conference call scheduled for today at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). The webcast and associated materials can be accessed at www.exeloncorp.com/investor-relations.

About Exelon

Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 200 company and the nation’s largest energy delivery company, serving more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). More than 19,000 Exelon employees dedicate their time and expertise to powering a cleaner and brighter future for our customers and communities through reliable, affordable and efficient energy delivery, workforce development, equity, economic development and volunteerism. Follow Exelon on Twitter @Exelon.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to net income as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), Exelon evaluates its operating performance using the measure of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings because management believes it represents earnings directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, and other specified items. This measure is intended to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of period over period operating results and provide an indication of Exelon’s baseline operating performance excluding items that are considered by management to be not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. In addition, this measure is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting of future periods. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentation. Exelon has provided the non-GAAP financial measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings should not be deemed more useful than, a substitute for, or an alternative to the most comparable GAAP Net Income measures provided in this earnings release and attachments. This press release and earnings release attachments provide reconciliations of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are posted on Exelon’s website: www.exeloncorp.com, and have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on May 3, 2023.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “should,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic, and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Pepco Holdings LLC, Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and Atlantic City Electric Company (Registrants) include those factors discussed herein, as well as the items discussed in (1) the Registrants' 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) Part I, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part II, ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part II, ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies; (2) the Registrants' First Quarter 2023 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (to be filed on May 3, 2023) in (a) Part II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part I, ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part I, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies; and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the SEC by the Registrants.

Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, which apply only as of the date of this press release. None of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.