Constellation Energy Corp
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 6, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 6, 2025
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Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-04.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSExecutive OverviewSignificant Transactions and DevelopmentsOther Key Business DriversCritical Accounting Policies and EstimatesFinancial Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-06.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSExecutive OverviewSignificant Transactions and DevelopmentsOther Key Business DriversCritical Accounting Policies and EstimatesFinancial Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Proposed Acquisition of Calpine Corporation
Current report
On January 10, 2025, we entered an agreement and plan of merger (Merger Agreement) with Calpine Corporation (Calpine) under which we will acquire all the outstanding equity interests of Calpine in a cash and stock transaction. Calpine owns and operates a generation fleet of natural gas, geothermal, battery storage, and solar assets with over 27 GWs of generation capacity, in addition to a competitive retail electric supplier platform with 60 TWhs of load annually.
Current report
This acquisition is complementary to, and aligns strategically with, our existing business operations and provides both increased scale and meaningful market diversification. We will couple the largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy with the reliable, dispatchable natural gas assets of Calpine, and also create the nation’s leading competitive retail electric supplier, providing increased scale, diversification and complementary capabilities that will enable us to meet growing demand with a broader array of energy and sustainability products. The addition of Calpine will strengthen our essential role in providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy as the nation seeks to transition to a more sustainable future, and will better position us to pursue investments in new and existing technologies to meet growing demand.
Current report
Completion of the transaction is conditioned upon review of the transaction by the DOJ, and approval by the FERC, NYPSC, and PUCT, in addition to other regulatory bodies, and is also subject to other customary closing conditions. See Note 2 — Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Current report
The energy sector has been impacted by recent changes in U.S. and foreign trade policies, particularly the introduction and adjustment of tariffs by the U.S. on the import of various energy-related products and materials. Importantly, oil, natural gas, and uranium (including enriched uranium) are currently excluded from most of the recent tariff changes. The imposition of tariffs on imported goods, including electric transformers and other equipment used for power generation, may lead to increased costs for acquiring essential components to maintain, uprate, and operate our generating facilities. We are committed to navigating the current environment through prudent cost management, utilization of supplier relationships, and potential supply alternatives as mitigants for potential price increases. The long-term impact of tariffs on the energy sector remains uncertain and we cannot predict or estimate the impact on future consolidated financial statements.
Current report
(d)In 2025, reflects acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed Calpine merger.
Removed paragraphs (7)
Previous report
During the third quarter of 2024, we executed a 20-year PPA with Microsoft that will support the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1, renamed as the Crane Clean Energy Center, which was retired in 2019 for economic reasons. Under the agreement, Microsoft will purchase the output generated from the renewed plant as part of its goal to help power its data centers in PJM with clean energy. We expect Crane will also be eligible for the technology-neutral clean electricity PTC (45Y) provided for by the IRA for its first 10 years of operations. We estimate the project will require approximately $1.6 billion of cash from operations for capital expenditures necessary to restart the plant, with an estimated in-service date of 2028. The restart of the plant and delivery of electricity under the PPA is subject to certain regulatory approvals, including the NRC comprehensive safety and environmental review, as well as permits from relevant state and local agencies. Additionally, through a separate request, we will pursue obtaining a renewed license that will extend operations at the plant to at least 2054.
Previous report
As a result of the enactment of the IRA, we qualify for certain federal government incentives through eligible activities. These incentives include both refundable and transferable tax credits. Beginning in 2024, our existing nuclear units are eligible for a PTC extending through 2032. The nuclear PTC (45U) provides a transferable credit up to $15 per MWh (a base credit of $3 per MWh with a five times multiplier provided certain prevailing wage requirements are met) and is subject to phase-out when annual gross receipts are between $25.00 per MWh and $43.75 per MWh. We have determined that we will meet the annual prevailing wage requirements at all our nuclear units and are eligible for the five times multiplier. Both the amount of the PTC and the gross receipts thresholds adjust annually for inflation over the duration of the program, and the benefits of the PTC may be realized through a credit against our federal income taxes or transferred via sale to an unrelated party. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income include an estimate of $670 million and $1,380 million, respectively, that is reflected in Operating revenues. See Note 5 — Government Assistance of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Previous report
In April 2024, our Board of Directors approved a $1 billion increase to the previously announced share repurchase program, authorizing total repurchases of up to $3 billion. As of September 30, 2024, we have purchased a total of approximately 16.1 million shares for a total cost of $2 billion, with remaining authority to purchase up to $991 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. See Note 14 — Shareholders' Equity of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Previous report
(d)Represents certain incremental costs related to the separation (system-related costs, third-party costs paid to advisors, consultants, lawyers, and other experts assisting in the separation), including a portion of the amounts billed to us pursuant to the TSA. See Note 1 — Basis of Presentation of our 2023 Form 10-K for additional information.
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Previous wording
We are a supplier of carbon-free energy. Our generating capacity primarily consists of nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas and hydroelectric assets. Through our integrated business operations, we sell electricity, natural gas, and other energy-related products and sustainable solutions to various types of customers, including distribution utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers in competitive markets across multiple geographic regions. We have five reportable segments: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New York, ERCOT and Other Power Regions.
Current wording
We are the nation's largest producer of carbon-free energy and a supplier of energy products and services. Our generating capacity includes primarily nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas and hydroelectric assets. Through our integrated business operations, we sell electricity, natural gas, and other energy-related products and sustainable solutions to various types of customers, including distribution utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and commercial, industrial, public sector, and residential customers in markets across multiple geographic regions. We have five reportable segments: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New York, ERCOT and Other Power Regions.
Previous wording
We are closely monitoring developments of the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict, including United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Canadian sanctions, and legislation that may impact exports and imports of Russian nuclear fuel supply and enrichment activities, as well as the potential for Russia to limit fuel deliveries. We are cognizant of the recent enactment of the “Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act” that bans the import of low-enriched uranium into the U.S. that is produced in Russia or by Russian entities, absent a waiver from the DOE. The passage of this bill will allow the Department of Energy to begin the process of distributing billions of dollars that were previously appropriated to support expansion of the domestic nuclear fuel cycle within the United States to improve carbon-free energy security. Our fuel procurement activities comply with all U.S. and international trade laws and to-date, our nuclear fuel deliveries have not been affected by the Russia and Ukraine conflict. Our nuclear fuel is obtained predominantly through long-term uranium supply and service contracts. We work with a diverse set of domestic and international suppliers years in advance to procure our nuclear fuel and generally have enough nuclear fuel to support all our refueling needs for multiple years regardless of sanctions. Recognizing the potential for the continuing conflict to impact our longer-term security and cost of supply, we have entered into contracts to increase the size of our nuclear fuel inventory. We will continue to take advantage of all available avenues to ensure continuity in our nuclear fuel supply, including working with our diverse set of suppliers to ensure we can secure the nuclear fuel needed to continue to operate our nuclear fleet long-term and provide the necessary fuel to bridge potential Russian supply disruption into 2029, which is the date multiple suppliers have indicated they will have incremental additional capacity online.
Current wording
Under a corollary bill, the Department of Energy has begun the process of distributing billions of dollars to support expansion of the domestic nuclear fuel cycle within the United States to improve carbon-free energy security. In November 2024, the Russian government issued a decree imposing temporary restrictions on the export of enriched uranium from Russia to the U.S. but allowing for a special Russian export license to be issued for individual shipments. Our nuclear fuel is obtained predominantly through long-term uranium supply and service contracts. We work with a diverse set of domestic and international suppliers years in advance to procure our nuclear fuel to support our refueling needs and mitigate the risk of exposure to Russian nuclear fuel supply. Recognizing the potential for the continuing conflict to impact our longer-term security and cost of supply, we have entered into contracts to increase the size of our nuclear fuel inventory. Our fuel procurement activities comply with all U.S. and international trade laws and we continue to take advantage of all available avenues to maintain continuity in our nuclear fuel supply, including working with the U.S. Government and our diverse set of suppliers to secure the nuclear fuel needed to continue to operate our nuclear fleet long-term.
Previous wording
Regulation of GHGs from Power Plants under the Clean Air Act. In April 2024, EPA issued a final rule that regulates greenhouse gases from existing coal, new natural gas-fired power plants, and existing oil/gas steam generators under Clean Air Act section 111. The applicable standards are subcategorized by retirement date for existing coal and capacity factor for existing gas. We are evaluating market impacts of this rule, which will be affected by upcoming state implementation and ongoing litigation. EPA has solicited comment on approaches for regulating GHGs from existing gas plants in a docket that closed in May 2024. In October 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to temporarily block implementation of EPA's GHG standards for existing coal, new gas and existing oil/gas steam generators. The DC Circuit currently is considering the merits of EPA's GHG power plant rule. We cannot reasonably predict the outcome of this matter.
Current wording
Regulation of GHGs from Power Plants under the Clean Air Act. In April 2024, EPA issued a final rule that regulates greenhouse gases from existing coal, new natural gas-fired power plants, and existing oil/gas steam generators under Clean Air Act section 111. The applicable standards are subcategorized by retirement date for existing coal and capacity factor for existing gas. In October 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to temporarily block implementation of EPA's GHG standards. In March 2025, EPA announced that it is reconsidering the rule. The D.C. Circuit granted EPA’s motion to hold the litigation in abeyance.
Previous wording
Good Neighbor Rule. On June 5, 2023, the EPA published a final rule called “Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards” also known as the "Transport Rule". The rule, among other things, establishes nitrogen oxides emissions budgets requiring fossil fuel-fired power plants in 23 states to participate in an allowance-based ozone season trading program beginning in 2023. On February 13, 2023, EPA disapproved state implementation plans submitted by 21 states for failure to address their obligations under the "good neighbor" provisions of the Clean Air Act. However, several Regional Courts of Appeals issued orders staying, pending judicial review, EPA's disapproval of several state plans (including Texas). In June 2024, the Supreme Court stayed EPA’s rule for the duration of the litigation. The rule is currently under review on the merits before the D.C. Circuit and we cannot reasonably predict the outcome of this litigation.
Current wording
Good Neighbor Rule. In June 2023, EPA published a final rule called “Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards” also known as the "Transport Rule". The rule, among other things, establishes nitrogen oxides emissions budgets requiring fossil fuel-fired power plants in 23 states to participate in an allowance-based ozone season trading program beginning in 2023. In February 2023, EPA disapproved state implementation plans submitted by 21 states for failure to address their obligations under the "good neighbor" provisions of the Clean Air Act. However, several Regional Courts of Appeals issued orders staying, pending judicial review, EPA's disapproval of several state plans (including Texas). In June 2024, the Supreme Court stayed EPA's rule for the duration of the litigation. In November 2024, EPA issued an administrative stay of the rule. The rule is currently under review on the merits before the D.C. Circuit, but EPA has announced its intent to approve state plans that would replace the Good Neighbor Plan.
Previous wording
Management makes a number of significant estimates, assumptions, and judgements in the preparation of our financial statements. At September 30, 2024, our critical accounting policies and estimates had not changed significantly from December 31, 2023, with the exception of accounting for government grants and disclosure of government assistance. See Note 5 — Government Assistance of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates of our 2023 Form 10-K for further information.
Current wording
Management makes a number of significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments in the preparation of our financial statements. At March 31, 2025, our critical accounting policies and estimates had not changed significantly from December 31, 2024. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates of our 2024 Form 10-K for further information.
Previous wording
GAAP Results of Operations. The following table sets forth our consolidated GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. For additional information regarding the financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, see the discussions of Results of Operations below.
Current wording
GAAP Results of Operations. The following table sets forth our consolidated GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. For additional information regarding the financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, see the discussions of Results of Operations below.
Previous wording
Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling adjustment between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part. For all adjustments except the NDT fund investment returns, which are included in decommissioning-related activities, the marginal statutory income tax rate was 25.5% and 25.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Under IRS regulations, NDT fund investment returns are taxed at different rates for investments if they are in qualified or non-qualified funds. The effective tax rates for the unrealized and realized gains and losses related to NDT funds were 54.6% and 52.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and 55.3% and 55.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The following table provides a reconciliation between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Current wording
Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling adjustment between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part. For all adjustments except the NDT fund investment returns, which are included in decommissioning-related activities, the marginal statutory income tax rate was 25.5% and 25.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Under IRS regulations, NDT fund investment returns are taxed at different rates for investments if they are in qualified or non-qualified funds. The effective tax rates for the unrealized and realized gains and losses related to NDT funds were 55.3% and 54.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The following table provides a reconciliation between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Previous wording
(a)Amounts may not sum due to rounding. Earnings per share amount is based on average diluted common shares outstanding of 314 million and 323 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and 316 million and 325 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
(a)Amounts may not sum due to rounding. Earnings per share amount is based on average diluted common shares outstanding of 314 million and 318 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Previous wording
(f)Represents elimination of the noncontrolling interests related to certain adjustments.
Current wording
(f)Represents elimination of the noncontrolling interest portion of certain adjustments included above.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
We are closely monitoring developments of the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict, including United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Canadian sanctions, and legislation that may impact exports and imports of Russian nuclear fuel supply and enrichment activities, as well as the potential for Russia to limit fuel deliveries. The U.S. “Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act” became effective in August 2024, banning the import of low-enriched uranium into the U.S. that is produced in Russia or by Russian entities, absent a waiver from the DOE.