Presenters David Emery Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Kinzley Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Acquisition of SourceGas - July 13, 2015 2
SourceGas Acquisition Highlights Fits growth Creates stronger utility with enhanced operating scale, strategy and driving more efficient delivery of services and benefitting benefits customers customers Increases Expands…
Transaction Overview On July 12, 2015, Black Hills entered into an agreement to acquire SourceGas Holdings LLC from investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners and GE Unit (NYSE:GE) GE Energy Financial Services 1.89 billion…
A Compelling Strategic Transaction Highly complementary fit, with current Black Hills operations in three of four SourceGas states Diversifies into new state of Arkansas with strong customer growth and Fits Regulated constructive…
Complementary Utility Service Territories Acquisition of SourceGas - July 13, 2015 7
SourceGas Overview Highlights Service territory map Natural gas utility company provides distribution, Legend State capitals transportation, storage and sales to diverse customer Corporate Headquarters mix Major division offices…
SourceGas Overview Significant Organic Growth Opportunities Favorable economic and demographic drivers in service territories Robust Over 600 million of long term pipeline safety and integrity Pipeline investment opportunities…
SourceGas Overview Growth Supported By Constructive Regulatory Environments Goal / Mechanism AR CO NE WY RMNG(2) Reduce Regulatory Lag Forward test year methodology P P P P P Expedited rate case option / interim rates P P P P…
Pro Forma Combined Utility Overview Pro forma statistics Combined EBITDA ( millions) 700 571 600 500 155(1) 400 300 (3) 200 416 100 0 Combined rate base ( millions) 3,500 2,876 3,000 2,500 900(2) 2,000 1,500 (3)…
Combination Enhances Black Hills Scale Regional Utilities Number of Customers (millions) 5.32 Electric Gas 4.40 1.57 1.42 1.20 1.10 0.98 1.04 0.84 0.84 0.78 0.75 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.54 0.52 0.43 0.40 0.21 0.171 0.13 XEL WEC TE LNT…
Regulatory Considerations The PSC must consider whether the transaction has: No adverse effect on level of service No substantial change to competition in the state Arkansas Good financial condition of acquirer No detriment to public…
Transaction integration led by experienced team Successfully integrated 19 electric and natural gas utilities over the last decade Existing scalable systems and processes reduce integration efforts and time Strong cultural fit…
SourceGas Acquisition Highlights Fits growth Creates stronger utility with enhanced operating scale, strategy and driving more efficient delivery of services and benefitting benefits customers customers Increases Expands…
Appendix Natural gas line installation near White Creek, Neb. Acquisition of SourceGas - July 17 13, 2015
Pro forma Corporate Structure Note: Reflects transaction structure currently under consideration Acquisition of SourceGas - July 13, 2015 18
Credit Ratings as of July 10, 2015 Black Hills Corporation Black Hills Corporation Acquisition of SourceGas - July 13, 2015 19
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