Title: Analyst Meetings
1Analyst Meetings
2Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May
Affect Future Results
- In connection with the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 (Reform Act), FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group)
and Florida Power Light Company (FPL) are
hereby filing cautionary statements identifying
important factors that could cause FPL Group's or
FPL's actual results to differ materially from
those projected in forward-looking statements (as
such term is defined in the Reform Act) made by
or on behalf of FPL Group and FPL in this
presentation, in SEC filings, in press releases,
in response to questions or otherwise. Any
statements that express, or involve discussions
as to expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives,
assumptions or future events or performance
(often, but not always, through the use of words
or phrases such as will likely result, are
expected to, will continue, is anticipated,
estimated, projection, target, outlook) are not
statements of historical facts and may be
forward-looking. Forward-looking statements
involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties.
Accordingly, any such statements are qualified
in their entirety by reference to, and are
accompanied by, the following important factors
(in addition to any assumptions and other factors
referred to specifically in connection with such
forward-looking statements) that could cause FPL
Group's or FPL's actual results to differ
materially from those contained in
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf
of FPL Group and FPL. - Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of
the date on which such statement is made, and FPL
Group and FPL undertake no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement to reflect events
or circumstances after the date on which such
statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events. New factors emerge from
time to time and it is not possible for
management to predict all of such factors, nor
can it assess the impact of each such factor on
the business or the extent to which any factor,
or combination of factors, may cause actual
results to differ materially from those contained
in any forward-looking statement. - The following are some important factors that
could have a significant impact on FPL Group's
and FPL's operations and financial results, and
could cause FPL Group's and FPL's actual results
or outcomes to differ materially from those
discussed in the forward-looking statements - FPL Group and FPL are subject to changes in laws
or regulations, including the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended
(PURPA), and the Public Utility Holding Company
Act of 1935, as amended (Holding Company Act),
changing governmental policies and regulatory
actions, including those of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Florida Public
Service Commission (FPSC) and the utility
commissions of other states in which FPL Group
has operations, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC), with respect to, among other
things, allowed rates of return, industry and
rate structure, operation of nuclear power
facilities, operation and construction of plant
facilities, operation and construction of
transmission facilities, acquisition, disposal,
depreciation and amortization of assets and
facilities, recovery of fuel and purchased power
costs, decommissioning costs, return on common
equity and equity ratio limits, and present or
prospective wholesale and retail competition
(including but not limited to retail wheeling and
transmission costs). The FPSC has the authority
to disallow recovery of costs that it considers
excessive or imprudently incurred. - The regulatory process generally restricts FPL's
ability to grow earnings and does not provide any
assurance as to achievement of earnings levels. - FPL Group and FPL are subject to extensive
federal, state and local environmental statutes,
rules and regulations relating to air quality,
water quality, waste management, natural
resources and health and safety that could, among
other things, restrict or limit the use of
certain fuels required for the production of
electricity. There are significant capital,
operating and other costs associated with
compliance with these environmental statutes,
rules and regulations, and those costs could be
even more significant in the future.
3- FPL Group and FPL operate in a changing market
environment influenced by various legislative and
regulatory initiatives regarding deregulation,
regulation or restructuring of the energy
industry, including deregulation of the
production and sale of electricity. FPL Group
and its subsidiaries will need to adapt to these
changes and may face increasing competitive
pressure. - The operation of power generation facilities
involves many risks, including start up risks,
breakdown or failure of equipment, transmission
lines or pipelines, the dependence on a specific
fuel source or the impact of unusual or adverse
weather conditions (including natural disasters
such as hurricanes), as well as the risk of
performance below expected levels of output or
efficiency. This could result in lost revenues
and/or increased expenses. Insurance, warranties
or performance guarantees may not cover any or
all of the lost revenues or increased expenses,
including the cost of replacement power. In
addition to these risks, FPL Group's and FPL's
nuclear units face certain risks that are unique
to the nuclear industry including additional
regulatory actions up to and including shutdown
of the units stemming from public safety
concerns, whether at FPL Group's and FPL's
plants, or at the plants of other nuclear
operators. Breakdown or failure of an FPL
Energy, LLC (FPL Energy) operating facility may
prevent the facility from performing under
applicable power sales agreements which, in
certain situations, could result in termination
of the agreement or incurring a liability for
liquidated damages. - FPL Group's and FPL's ability to successfully and
timely complete their power generation facilities
currently under construction, those projects yet
to begin construction or capital improvements to
existing facilities is contingent upon many
variables and subject to substantial risks.
Should any such efforts be unsuccessful, FPL
Group and FPL could be subject to additional
costs, termination payments under committed
contracts and/or the write-off of their
investment in the project or improvement. - FPL Group and FPL use derivative instruments,
such as swaps, options, futures and forwards to
manage their commodity and financial market
risks, and to a lesser extent, engage in limited
trading activities. FPL Group could recognize
financial losses as a result of volatility in the
market values of these contracts, or if a
counterparty fails to perform. In addition,
FPL's use of such instruments could be subject to
prudency challenges by the FPSC and if found
imprudent, cost disallowance. - There are other risks associated with FPL Group's
non-rate regulated businesses, particularly FPL
Energy. In addition to risks discussed
elsewhere, risk factors specifically affecting
FPL Energy's success in competitive wholesale
markets include the ability to efficiently
develop and operate generating assets, the price
and supply of fuel, transmission constraints,
competition from new sources of generation,
excess generation capacity and demand for power.
There can be significant volatility in market
prices for fuel and electricity, and there are
other financial, counterparty and market risks
that are beyond the control of FPL Energy. FPL
Energy's inability or failure to effectively
hedge its assets or positions against changes in
commodity prices, interest rates, counterparty
credit risk or other risk measures could
significantly impair its future financial
results. In keeping with industry trends, a
portion of FPL Energy's power generation
facilities operate wholly or partially without
long-term power purchase agreements. As a result,
power from these facilities is sold on the spot
market or on a short-term contractual basis,
which may affect the volatility of FPL Group's
financial results. In addition, FPL Energy's
business depends upon transmission facilities
owned and operated by others if transmission is
disrupted or capacity is inadequate or
unavailable FPL Energy's ability to sell and
deliver its wholesale power may be limited. - FPL Group is likely to encounter significant
competition for acquisition opportunities that
may become available as a result of the
consolidation of the power industry. In
addition, FPL Group may be unable to identify
attractive acquisition opportunities at favorable
prices and to successfully and timely complete
and integrate them.
4- FPL Group and FPL rely on access to capital
markets as a significant source of liquidity for
capital requirements not satisfied by operating
cash flows. The inability of FPL Group and FPL
to maintain their current credit ratings could
affect their ability to raise capital on
favorable terms, particularly during times of
uncertainty in the capital markets which, in
turn, could impact FPL Group's and FPL's ability
to grow their businesses and would likely
increase interest costs. - FPL Group's and FPL's results of operations can
be affected by changes in the weather. Weather
conditions directly influence the demand for
electricity and natural gas and affect the price
of energy commodities, and can affect the
production of electricity at wind and
hydro-powered facilities. In addition, severe
weather can be destructive, causing outages
and/or property damage, which could require
additional costs to be incurred. - FPL Group and FPL are subject to costs and other
effects of legal and administrative proceedings,
settlements, investigations and claims as well
as the effect of new, or changes in, tax rates or
policies, rates of inflation or accounting
standards. - FPL Group and FPL are subject to direct and
indirect effects of terrorist threats and
activities. Generation and transmission
facilities, in general, have been identified as
potential targets. The effects of terrorist
threats and activities include, among other
things, terrorist actions or responses to such
actions or threats, the inability to generate,
purchase or transmit power, the risk of a
significant slowdown in growth or a decline in
the U.S. economy, delay in economic recovery in
the U.S., and the increased cost and adequacy of
security and insurance. - FPL Group's and FPL's ability to obtain
insurance, and the cost of and coverage provided
by such insurance, could be affected by national
events as well as company-specific events. - FPL Group and FPL are subject to employee
workforce factors, including loss or retirement
of key executives, availability of qualified
personnel, collective bargaining agreements with
union employees or work stoppage. - The issues and associated risks and
uncertainties described above are not the only
ones FPL Group and FPL may face. Additional
issues may arise or become material as the energy
industry evolves. The risks and uncertainties
associated with these additional issues could
impair FPL Group's and FPL's businesses in the
future.
5Capitalizing on Our Strengths
- Premier integrated utility
- high growth, stable customer base
- favorable regulatory climate
- Successful wholesale generation business
- well hedged portfolio
- attractive earnings growth prospects
- Strong balance sheet
- Substantial cash flow to fund expansion
6Financial DisciplineWell Hedged Position
Earnings Contribution 2003E 1
- 2003 Capacity
- contracted 2 FPL
100 FPL Energy 77 - Total FPL Group 3 97
Florida Power Light
FPL Energy Corp. Other
Notes 1 Excludes the mark-to-market effect of
non-managed hedges, which cannot be determined at
this time 2 As of 7/7/03 3 Weighted average based
on 2003 estimated earnings contribution
7FPL A Premier Electric Utility
- Favorable customer mix
- Strong customer and usage growth
- Operational excellence
- Proven cost management
- Constructive regulatory environment
- Superior environmental performance
Attractive financial returns
8Growing EPS Contributions at FPL(GAAP)
1
Assuming dilution. 1 Assuming normal weather for
the balance of the year.
9High Growth Utility with Favorable Customer Mix
of Revenues by Customer Class 2
- Strong demand growth1
- 2.1 avg. annual increase in customer accounts
- 1.6 avg. annual increase in usage per customer
- Solid customer base
- over 4 million customer accounts
- residential and commercial customers gt 90 of
total
IndustryAverage
FPL
Notes 1 Over last 10 years 2 As of 12/31/02
10Substantial Regulated Generation Fleet
Energy Sources (based on kWh produced in 2002)
- 18,591 1 MW of generating capability in Florida
- 300 additional MW to be added in 2003
- 1,900 MW to be added in 2005
- Diverse fuel mix
Nuclear
Purchased Power
Natural Gas
Oil
Coal
Note 1 As of 6/30/03
11Operational Excellence at FPL
Plant Availability
Service Reliability Outage Time Per Customer
(Min.)
Fossil
Nuclear
FPL 50 better than average
FPL information as of 2002 industry information
as of 2001.
12Superior Cost Management(OM per customer)
Industry Average
FPL
13FPL Residential Rates Low
Rates of FPL as of 7/31/03 excluding municipal
taxes and franchise fees. Rates for PEF (Progress
Energy Florida) and TECO as of 4/1/03 excluding
municipal taxes and franchise fees. Rates outside
of Florida as reported in EEI Typical Bills
Report Winter 2003 (5/15/03).
14Constructive Regulatory Environment in Florida
- Fuel, capacity charges directly passed through to
customers - Rate certainty through end of 2005
- incentive-based agreement allowing shareholders
to benefit from productivity improvements - win-win revenue sharing provision instead of
ROE measure - No current activity on wholesale restructuring
15FPL Business Strategies
- Capitalize on growing demand for electricity in
our service territory - Continue to improve our outstanding operating
performance - Seek opportunities to profitably grow our core
utility business - Work to maintain the collaborative and
progressive regulatory environment in Florida
16FPL Energy A DisciplinedWholesale Generator
- Low risk approach
- diversified by region, fuel source
- well hedged portfolio
- emphasis on base-load assets
- Low cost provider
- modern, efficient, clean plants
- operational excellence
- Industry leader in wind generation
- Conservative, integrated asset optimization
function
- 8,841 1 net MW in operation
- presence in 24 states
Note 1 Includes 550 MW of leased capacity at
R.I.S.E.P. As of 7/23/03.
17EPS Contributions at FPL Energy
1
1
GAAP
Adjusted
3
4
5
5
2
Notes 1 Assuming dilution. 2 2000 results
include merger-related expenses of 0.01 per
share. 3 2001 results include a net unrealized
mark-to-market gain associated with non-managed
hedges of 0.04 per share associated with
non-managed hedges. 4 2002 results include the
cumulative effect of an accounting change of
1.28 per share, restructuring and other charges
of 0.42 per share and a net unrealized
mark-to-market gain associated with non-managed
hedges of 1 million after-tax. 5 Excluding the
effect of non-managed hedges which cannot be
determined at this time.
18Diversified Portfolio at FPL Energy
Year-end 2004 (Projected) (11,763 1 Net MW in
Operation)
Regional Diversity
Fuel Diversity
Gas
58
Northeast
Central
25
35
Wind
22
Other
Mid-Atlantic
1
24
Hydro
Nuclear
Oil
West
3
9
7
16
Note 1 Includes 550 MW of leased capacity at
R.I.S.E.P. As of 7/23/03.
19Wind Energy Unique Advantage
- U.S. market leader with over 40 market share
- more than 1,700 net MW in operation
- Supported by policy trends (RPS, PTCs) and
economics - Attractive financial characteristics
- long-term power contracts (15 25 years)
- ROEs in the high teens/low 20s
- accretive in first full year
- 836 MW to be added in 2003
20FPL Energy 2004 Contract Coverage
Notes1 Weighted to reflect in-service dates and
planned maintenance 2 Reflects RTC MW 3 Reflects
on-peak MW
21Project Restructuring Opportunities
- Highly experienced project restructuring team
- Proven track record with two significant project
restructurings in 2002 - gas contract
- power supply contract
- Substantial backlog of opportunities for 2003
- power contracts in PJM
- natural gas supply contract in Northeast
- 3rd-party QF restructurings in NEPOOL and PJM
22QF Restructuring (Illustrative)
- Curtail plant during off-peak hours, sell fuel
and supply PPA with low-cost wholesale power - Utility shares savings through reduced rates
under PPA - Negotiated transactions with other project
participants (steam host)
QF Savings
Utility Savings
5/MWh
5/MWh
MW
MW
Wholesale Power Market
QF Project
Utility
100/MWh
42/MWh
95/MWh
50/MWh
2/MWh
Fuel Cost
VOM Cost
23FPL Energy Business Strategies
- Remain a low-cost provider
- Maintain a portfolio diversified by region and
fuel source - Reduce risk by contracting majority of output and
hedging fuel requirements - Continue to further optimize portfolio
- Complete development/construction of current wind
and gas power projects - Consider acquisitions that are accretive,
strategically attractive and financeable
24FPL Group Strong Financial Position
- Financial discipline
- Strong credit ratings
- A2 / A - FPL Group Capital Inc. (Debentures)
- Aa3 / A Florida Power Light Company (First
Mortgage Bonds) - Prudent dividend policy
Includes AEE, AEP, CEG, CIN, CMS, CNP, D, DTE,
DUK, ED, ETR, EXC, FE , FPL, PCG, PGN, PNW, PPL,
SO, TE, TXU, and XEL.
25FPL Group Performance in 2002
2002 EPS
2002 Net Income ( millions)
Includes the cumulative effect of an accounting
change at FPL Energy (222 million after-tax or
1.28 per share), restructuring and other charges
at FPL Energy (73 million after-tax or 0.42 per
share), restructuring and impairment charges at
Corporate and Other (64 million after-tax or
0.37 per share), a reserve for leverage leases
at Corporate and Other (30 million after-tax or
0.17 per share), a favorable settlement of
litigation with the IRS at Corporate and Other
(30 million after-tax or 0.17 per share) and
net unrealized mark-to-market gains associated
with non-managed hedges at FPL Energy (1 million
after-tax).
26Total Shareholder Return
27Outlook for 2003 Remains Strong
- FPL
- Expect earnings of 725 - 735 million assuming
normal weather for the balance of the year - FPL Energy
- Expect earnings of 165 - 190 million 1
- Corporate and Other
- Breakeven results at FPL FiberNet
- Higher interest expense
- Net drag of 20 - 30 cents per share
EPS of 4.80 to 5.00 1
1 Excluding the effect of non-managed hedges
which cannot be determined at this time.
28FPL Group A Solid Investment
- Premier integrated utility serving a vibrant
territory - Growing wholesale generation business with
moderate risk profile - Operational and environmental excellence
- Financial strength and discipline
- Proven track record
- Solid corporate governance policies and practices
29Appendix
30Organizational Structure(Credit Ratings -
SP/Moodys)
FPL Group, Inc. Holding Company A/Not Rated
Florida Power Light Company (Utility
Operation) Issuer Rating A/A1 Secured
A/Aa3 Commercial Paper A-1/P-1
FPL Group Capital Inc (Funding Co. for
Non-regulated Ops) Issuer Rating A/Not
Rated Unsecured A-/A2 Commercial Paper A-1/P-1
FPL Energy, LLC (Non-rate regulated Operations)
The outlook indicated by Moodys for the ratings
of FPL is stable, while the outlook of FPL Group
Capital is negative reflecting uncertainty in the
wholesale generation market. The outlook
indicated by SP is negative for FPL Group and
its subsidiaries.
31Net External Financing Needs Largely Completed
for 2003
- July financings largely fill net need for capital
- Completed 400 million bank facility
- Completed 380 million wind project finance
- Additional activity will optimize our liability
structure
32Debt Maturities( millions)
2
1
Notes 1 At 6/30/03, 100 million and 72 million
of short-term investments were available for FPL
and Corporate Other, respectively. In early
July 2003, loan proceeds from long-term
financings at FPL Energy were used to pay down
approximately 500 million short-term debt. 2 At
6/30/03, 69 million of cash was earmarked for
FPL bond redemptions in late July 2003.
33Liquidity Resources( millions)
Maturity
Total
FPL Group Capital
Florida Power Light
Syndicated Facilities
October 2003
1,436
957
479
October 2004
1,500
1,000
500
Bilateral Facilities
50
50
0
August 2003
146
146
0
October 2004
3,132
2,153
979
Total
As of 6/30/03
34Pension Update( millions)
- Expected long-term rate of return is 7.75
- Weighted average discount rate used for
determining obligation is 6.00 - FPL Groups pension status ranks very favorably
relative to its peers
2,388
Fair Value of Pension Assets at 9/30/02
Pension Benefit Obligation at 9/30/02
1,405
Funded Status at 9/30/02
983
35FPL Potential Drivers of 2003Earnings
Variability
See Safe Harbor Statement and SEC filings for
full discussion of risks
36FPL Energy Market Price SensitivityUnhedged
Segment
Notes1 Weighted to reflect in-service dates
all assets adjusted for 2003 outages, including
refueling outage for Seabrook2 Represents range
of variability observed Jan. July 2003.
Variability in the second quarter was lower. 3
Pricing based on NEPOOL RI Zone 4 Reflects
on-peak MW unhedged only As of 7/7/03
37 Seabrook Contract Coverage ( hedged)
RTC MW, as of 7/7/03
38FPL Energy Wind Portfolio 2003
MW
In Operation
1,767
812
Advance Development
2,579
Total MW
39U.S. Wind Market Share (MW)
Competitors with less than 50 MW (lt1) each 16.1
FPL Energy 42.3
Competitors at 1 to lt7 each 41.6
Yearly Market Share (MW) 2001 2002 2003
1 Total New Capacity Installed 1,697 410
1,534 FPL Energy Contribution 843 201 2
812 3 50 49 53
Notes 1 Estimated as of 7/25/03 2 Excludes 123
MW of acquisitions. 3 Excludes 24 MW of
acquisitions.
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