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Published on 05/09/2025 at 17:34
1Q 2025 Financial Results
May 9, 2025
This presentation refers to certain financial measures that were not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, including Core Earnings and Core Net Income. Reconciliations of those non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found in the Appendix herein.
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See Appendix for definition of Core Earnings and Core EPS.
Repositioning for the Future
Advancing Our Strategy and Laying the Foundation for Sustainable Growth
Simpler, more focused business
Financial flexibility from 2024 actions
Robust capex cycle ahead
Strong and improving safety profile
Rebasing of target revenues
Continued commitment to decarbonization
Resolution of wildfire tort litigation
Signed settlement agreements and resolution of subrogation issue pave path toward executing settlement and resolving tort litigation
Moving forward as a simpler business, more focused on regulated utility operations, following sale of 90.1% of ASB and ongoing divestiture of Pacific Current
Strengthened financial health and flexibility through cost control, asset-based lending facility,
ASB sale, ATM program and successful equity raise
Significant investments planned in utility's generation and grid, ultimately enhancing the safety, reliability and resilience of the system
Utility's rapid implementation of enhanced wildfire safety measures has significantly reduced wildfire risk
Rebasing of rates could support critical infrastructure investments for resilience, reliability and safety, while balancing the needs of customers, communities and investors
Advancing clean energy and path to 100% RPS and net zero by 2045
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Strong and Improving Investment Thesis, With Proven Execution on Priorities Communicated Following 2023 Wildfires
Recent Legislative Actions
Successful 2025 Legislative Session Outcome Provides Increased Clarity to Path Ahead
Appropriates funds to address the
- Critical step in ensuring the settlement can move forward, and that the State's $807 million obligation is fully funded
State of Hawaii's settlement of claims related to the Maui wildfire tort litigation settlement
Directs the PUC to establish an aggregate liability cap on economic damages from future wildfires
Cap and methodology to be
determined by the PUC
Impacts on credit ratings, borrowing costs, rates, costs to customers and other factors will be considered
Authorizes securitization to finance wildfire safety improvements, supporting customer affordability of critical investments
Supports contracted renewable projects by allowing the state to provide a financial backstop for renewables developers
"Step-in" agreements ensure project owners receive payment, improving project economics and supporting customer affordability
Supports developers' access to reasonably-priced capital, protecting ability to reach State's clean energy targets
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Continued Momentum Toward Resolution of Wildfire Tort Litigation
SUMMARY
Definitive settlement agreements signed in November of 2024, consistent with key terms announced in August of 2024
Favorable Hawaii Supreme Court decision received in February, paving path to final resolution of insurance company claims and finalization of settlement agreements
Decision clarifies that insurers cannot recover against defendants if their policyholders settle with defendants
NEXT STEPS
Second Circuit Court will review definitive settlement agreements for final judicial approval
Hawaii State Legislature passed legislation appropriating the State's contribution to the settlement. Legislation is awaiting Governor Josh Green's signature
Company's first payment under the settlement is expected in early 2026
2024 2025 - 2026
Accomplished
Accomplished
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Expected
2nd Circuit Court approval of final settlement agreement
Company's first payment expected in
early 2026
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