Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp 6-K, filed Nov 7, 2024
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
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2024-11-07
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp filed this 6-K on November 7, 2024.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date: November 7, 2024
Commission File Number: 001-37946
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| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
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354 Davis Road
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X1, Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F □ Form 40-F x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): □
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): □
Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Report on Form 6-K are hereby incorporated by reference into Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.’s Registration Statements on Forms F-3 (File Nos. 333-220059, 333-227246 and 333-263839), Forms F-10 (File No. 333-277803) and Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-177418, 333-213648, 333-213650, 333-218810, 333-232012 and 333-238961).
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K:
| Exhibit | Description | ||||
| Unaudited Financial Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 | |||||
| Management's Discussion & Analysis for quarter ended September 30, 2024 | |||||
| Certification of Chief Executive Officer | |||||
| Certification of Chief Financial Officer | |||||
| Earnings Press Release for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 | |||||
| Q4 2024 Common Share & Preferred Share Dividend Press Release | |||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP. | |||||
| (registrant) | |||||
| Date: November 7, 2024 | By: /s/ Darren Myers | ||||
| Name: Darren Myers | |||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | |||||
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | September 30 | September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated electricity distribution | $ | 361,397 | $ | 354,296 | $ | 971,514 | $ | 998,511 | |||||||||||||||
| Regulated natural gas distribution | 65,722 | 73,051 | 393,939 | 453,728 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated water reclamation and distribution | 124,297 | 115,280 | 302,106 | 298,562 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-regulated energy sales | 8,910 | 8,288 | 27,193 | 25,709 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 12,873 | 13,853 | 39,958 | 41,763 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 573,199 | 564,768 | 1,734,710 | 1,818,273 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 235,406 | 210,487 | 666,706 | 642,342 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated electricity purchased | 100,945 | 110,096 | 280,646 | 334,013 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated natural gas purchased | 13,236 | 21,612 | 132,114 | 195,493 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated water purchased | 6,801 | 5,897 | 14,961 | 13,623 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-regulated energy purchased | 14 | 137 | 213 | 424 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 99,381 | 88,349 | 296,066 | 263,002 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on foreign exchange | 6,339 | 2,907 | 3,806 | 8,276 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 462,122 | 439,485 | 1,394,512 | 1,457,173 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 111,077 | 125,283 | 340,198 | 361,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (note 7) | (91,370) | (81,607) | (274,132) | (232,653) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from long-term investments (note 6) | 26,555 | (191,888) | 96,202 | (271,862) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income (note 5) | 5,719 | 11,514 | 18,448 | 29,415 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other net losses (note 15) | (9,505) | (74,207) | (19,889) | (111,449) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pension and other post-employment non-service costs (note 8) | (2,999) | (4,897) | (10,385) | (15,164) | |||||||||||||||||||
Gain on derivative financial instruments (note 20(b)(iv)) | 278 | 729 | 469 | 3,934 | |||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 39,755 | (215,073) | 150,911 | (236,679) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax recovery (expense) from Continuing Operations (note 14) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current | (2,549) | 1,750 | (15,952) | (11,234) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred | (3,813) | 39,005 | (17,321) | 61,259 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (6,362) | 40,755 | (33,273) | 50,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | 33,393 | (174,318) | 117,638 | (186,654) | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (note 21) | (1,363,993) | (13,008) | (1,409,502) | (13,383) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (1,330,600) | (187,326) | (1,291,864) | (200,037) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net effect of non-controlling interests from discontinued operations (note 21) | 8,787 | 13,397 | 42,571 | 40,010 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net effect of non-controlling interest from continuing operations (note 13) | 16,114 | (620) | 55,214 | 2,386 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to shareholders of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | $ | (1,305,699) | $ | (174,549) | $ | (1,194,079) | $ | (157,641) | |||||||||||||||
Series A Shares and Series D Shares dividend (note 12) | 2,693 | 2,117 | 7,810 | 6,289 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | $ | (1,308,392) | $ | (176,666) | $ | (1,201,889) | $ | (163,930) | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (note 16) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.26) | $ | 0.23 | $ | (0.28) | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | $ | (1.77) | $ | — | $ | (1.90) | $ | 0.04 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net loss per share | $ | (1.71) | $ | (0.26) | $ | (1.67) | $ | (0.24) | |||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (thousands of U.S. dollars) | September 30 | September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,330,600) | $ | (187,326) | $ | (1,291,864) | $ | (200,037) | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax recovery of $200 and tax expense of $2,990 (2023 - tax expense of $1,456 and tax recovery of $1,582), (notes 20(b)(iii) and 20(b)(iv)) | 32,430 | (31,044) | 36,846 | (15,489) | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax recovery of $3,980 and tax expense $3,015 (2023 - tax expense of $6,656 and $6,478), (note 20(b)(ii)) | (5,990) | 13,985 | 32,662 | 68,271 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in pension and other post-employment benefits, net of tax recovery of $251 and $2,019 (2023 - tax recovery of $308 and $753) | (733) | (902) | (5,907) | (2,205) | |||||||||||||||||||
| OCI, net of tax | 25,707 | (17,961) | 63,601 | 50,577 | |||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss | (1,304,893) | (205,287) | (1,228,263) | (149,460) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to the non-controlling interests | (19,729) | (12,786) | (93,635) | (42,193) | |||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | $ | (1,285,164) | $ | (192,501) | $ | (1,134,628) | $ | (107,267) | |||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| (thousands of U.S. dollars) | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 64,341 | $ | 25,051 | |||||||
Trade and other receivables, net (note 4) | 381,823 | 401,440 | |||||||||
| Fuel and natural gas in storage | 41,177 | 48,982 | |||||||||
| Supplies and consumables inventory | 186,369 | 173,424 | |||||||||
Regulatory assets (note 5) | 177,170 | 142,970 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 80,022 | 65,786 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments (note 20) | 11,386 | 5,584 | |||||||||
Other assets | 4,686 | 15,800 | |||||||||
Assets held for sale (note 21) | 151,827 | 187,308 | |||||||||
| 1,098,801 | 1,066,345 | ||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 9,311,060 | 9,126,773 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 72,384 | 72,464 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 1,322,065 | 1,324,062 | |||||||||
Regulatory assets (note 5) | 1,142,110 | 1,184,713 | |||||||||
Long-term investments (note 6) | |||||||||||
| Investments carried at fair value | 1,078,215 | 1,054,665 | |||||||||
| Other long-term investments | 66,469 | 167,709 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments (note 20) | 60,287 | 69,206 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 165,411 | 150,007 | |||||||||
Other assets | 151,539 | 184,403 | |||||||||
Assets held for sale (note 21) | 3,320,304 | 3,973,614 | |||||||||
| $ | 17,788,645 | $ | 18,373,961 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
| (thousands of U.S. dollars) | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 106,952 | $ | 180,407 | |||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 502,224 | 480,694 | |||||||||
Dividends payable (note 12) | 50,001 | 74,995 | |||||||||
Regulatory liabilities (note 5) | 90,727 | 99,850 | |||||||||
Long-term debt (note 7) | 263,763 | 621,856 | |||||||||
Other long-term liabilities (note 9) | 49,326 | 79,315 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments (note 20) | 1,809 | 20,709 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 10,921 | 7,894 | |||||||||
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 21) | 116,659 | 119,460 | |||||||||
| 1,192,382 | 1,685,180 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt (note 7) | 7,211,946 | 6,878,299 | |||||||||
Regulatory liabilities (note 5) | 547,926 | 634,446 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 651,638 | 566,264 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments (note 20) | 10,824 | 5,971 | |||||||||
Pension and other post-employment benefits obligation | 100,527 | 96,496 | |||||||||
Other long-term liabilities (note 9) | 246,936 | 291,578 | |||||||||
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 21) | 1,464,897 | 1,272,956 | |||||||||
| 10,234,694 | 9,746,010 | ||||||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interests | |||||||||||
| Redeemable non-controlling interest, held by related party | — | 308,350 | |||||||||
| Redeemable non-controlling interests | 8,887 | 10,013 | |||||||||
| 8,887 | 318,363 | ||||||||||
| Equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred shares | 184,299 | 184,299 | |||||||||
Common shares (note 10(a)) | 7,390,369 | 6,229,994 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,763 | 7,254 | |||||||||
| Deficit | (2,690,340) | (1,279,696) | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”) (note 11) | (42,835) | (102,286) | |||||||||
| Total equity attributable to shareholders of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | 4,843,256 | 5,039,565 | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests | |||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests - tax equity partnership units | 1,153,993 | 1,196,720 | |||||||||
| Other non-controlling interests | 363,594 | 347,338 | |||||||||
| Non-controlling interest, held by related party | (8,161) | 40,785 | |||||||||
| 1,509,426 | 1,584,843 | ||||||||||
| Total equity | 6,352,682 | 6,624,408 | |||||||||
Commitments and contingencies (note 18) | |||||||||||
Subsequent events (note 7 (a),(b)) | |||||||||||
| $ | 17,788,645 | $ | 18,373,961 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
(thousands of U.S. dollars) For the three months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares | Preferred shares | Additional paid-in capital | Deficit | AOCI | Non- controlling interests | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | $ | 7,389,116 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 827 | $ | (1,331,947) | $ | (63,370) | $ | 1,507,579 | $ | 7,686,504 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | (1,305,699) | — | (24,901) | (1,330,600) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of redeemable non-controlling interests not included in equity (note 13) | — | — | — | — | — | 331 | 331 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI | — | — | — | — | 20,535 | 5,172 | 25,707 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared and distributions to non-controlling interests | — | — | — | (53,058) | — | (5,582) | (58,640) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions received from non-controlling interests, net of cost | — | — | — | — | — | 8,943 | 8,943 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued under employee share purchase plan | 940 | — | — | — | — | — | 940 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 4,522 | — | — | — | 4,522 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued pursuant to share-based awards | 313 | — | — | 364 | — | — | 677 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interest assumed on asset acquisition | — | — | (3,586) | — | — | 17,884 | 14,298 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2024 | $ | 7,390,369 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 1,763 | $ | (2,690,340) | $ | (42,835) | $ | 1,509,426 | $ | 6,352,682 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (continued)
(thousands of U.S. dollars) For the three months ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares | Preferred shares | Additional paid-in capital | Deficit | AOCI | Non- controlling interests | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | 6,224,770 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 4,279 | $ | (1,136,208) | $ | (91,737) | $ | 1,650,063 | $ | 6,835,466 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | (174,549) | — | (12,777) | (187,326) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interests not included in equity (note 13) | — | — | — | — | — | (6,507) | (6,507) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI | — | — | — | — | (17,952) | (9) | (17,961) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared and distributions to non-controlling interests | — | — | — | (77,731) | — | (7,640) | (85,371) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common shares under employee share purchase plan | 1,170 | — | — | — | — | — | 1,170 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 4,529 | — | — | — | 4,529 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued pursuant to share-based awards | 2,401 | — | (3,548) | (250) | — | — | (1,397) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2023 | $ | 6,228,341 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 5,260 | $ | (1,388,738) | $ | (109,689) | $ | 1,623,130 | $ | 6,542,603 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (continued)
(thousands of U.S. dollars) For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares | Preferred shares | Additional paid-in capital | Deficit | AOCI | Non- controlling interests | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $ | 6,229,994 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 7,254 | $ | (1,279,696) | $ | (102,286) | $ | 1,584,843 | $ | 6,624,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | (1,194,079) | — | (97,785) | (1,291,864) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of redeemable non-controlling interests not included in equity (note 13) | — | — | — | — | — | 993 | 993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI | — | — | — | — | 59,451 | 4,150 | 63,601 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared and distributions to non-controlling interests | — | — | — | (217,415) | — | (72,661) | (290,076) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions received from non-controlling interests, net of cost | — | — | — | — | — | 75,802 | 75,802 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued upon public offering, net of tax effected cost | 1,150,000 | — | — | — | — | — | 1,150,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued under employee share purchase plan | 3,256 | — | — | — | — | — | 3,256 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 10,975 | — | — | — | 10,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued pursuant to share-based awards | 7,119 | — | (5,783) | 850 | — | — | 2,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interest assumed on asset acquisition | — | — | (10,683) | — | — | 14,084 | 3,401 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2024 | $ | 7,390,369 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 1,763 | $ | (2,690,340) | $ | (42,835) | $ | 1,509,426 | $ | 6,352,682 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (continued)
(thousands of U.S. dollars) For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares | Preferred shares | Additional paid-in capital | Deficit | AOCI | Non- controlling interests | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | 6,183,943 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 9,413 | $ | (997,945) | $ | (160,063) | $ | 1,616,792 | $ | 6,836,439 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | (157,641) | — | (42,396) | (200,037) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interests not included in equity (note 13) | — | — | — | — | — | (18,244) | (18,244) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI | — | — | — | — | 50,374 | 203 | 50,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared and distributions to non-controlling interests | — | — | — | (202,182) | — | (41,158) | (243,340) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends and issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan | 30,482 | — | — | (30,482) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contributions received from non-controlling interests, net of cost | — | — | — | — | — | 107,933 | 107,933 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued upon conversion of convertible debentures | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common shares under employee share purchase plan | 4,283 | — | — | — | — | — | 4,283 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 9,224 | — | — | — | 9,224 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued pursuant to share-based awards | 9,622 | — | (13,377) | (488) | — | — | (4,243) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2023 | $ | 6,228,341 | $ | 184,299 | $ | 5,260 | $ | (1,388,738) | $ | (109,689) | $ | 1,623,130 | $ | 6,542,603 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| (thousands of U.S. dollars) | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (1,330,600) | $ | (187,326) | $ | (1,291,864) | $ | (200,037) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments and items not affecting cash: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 110,606 | 104,785 | 377,058 | 344,874 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | (689) | (52,059) | 24,357 | (96,116) | |||||||||||||||||||
Initial value and changes in derivative financial instruments net of amortization | 4,896 | (3,942) | 1,896 | (13,793) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 4,452 | 3,877 | 14,734 | 7,772 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of equity funds used for construction purposes | (429) | (1,154) | (1,579) | (2,380) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in value of investments carried at fair value | 50,506 | 220,798 | 35,934 | 352,824 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pension and post-employment expense in excess of (lower than) contributions | 1,022 | (547) | 3,451 | (428) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions received from equity investments, net of income | 3,680 | 19,856 | 37,949 | 23,410 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other (notes 21(a) and 15(c)) | 1,293,795 | 63,132 | 1,286,239 | 99,327 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net change in non-cash operating items (note 19) | (70,585) | (34,793) | (54,575) | (88,149) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 66,654 | 132,627 | 433,600 | 427,304 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in long-term debt | 520,237 | 1,132,542 | 2,903,586 | 1,787,190 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of long-term debt | (428,664) | (649,084) | (3,179,697) | (1,047,263) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net change in commercial paper | 109,000 | (130,413) | (339,720) | (38,800) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common shares, net of costs | 940 | 1,170 | 1,153,256 | 4,283 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends on common shares | (83,805) | (75,619) | (234,543) | (247,005) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on preferred shares | (2,707) | (2,117) | (7,824) | (6,289) | |||||||||||||||||||
Contributions from non-controlling interests and redeemable non-controlling interests | — | — | 60,545 | 98,955 | |||||||||||||||||||
Production-based cash contributions from non-controlling interest from discontinued operations | 8,941 | — | 13,303 | 9,082 | |||||||||||||||||||
Production-based cash contributions from non-controlling interest from continuing operations | — | — | 1,953 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interests, related party | — | (6,408) | — | (18,708) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to non-controlling interests | (4,770) | (6,681) | (30,220) | (39,765) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Payments upon settlement of derivatives | 6,083 | — | 6,083 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shares surrendered to fund withholding taxes on exercised share options | (894) | (578) | (3,345) | (1,146) | |||||||||||||||||||
Redemption of Series C preferred shares | — | (14,515) | — | (14,515) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interest | (1,911) | — | (11,970) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in other long-term liabilities | 4,204 | 2,323 | 13,574 | 13,448 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Decrease in other long-term liabilities | (358) | (40,716) | (44,637) | (61,045) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 126,296 | 209,904 | 300,344 | 438,422 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investing activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | (182,282) | (279,089) | (599,164) | (694,047) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in long-term investments | (3,934) | (63,938) | (82,115) | (153,317) | |||||||||||||||||||
Divestiture of operating entity | — | — | 29,548 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in other assets | (2,328) | (1,632) | (4,978) | (3,612) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Decrease in long-term investments | 3,199 | — | 3,199 | 11,749 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (185,345) | (344,659) | (653,510) | (839,227) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and restricted cash | 1,264 | (2,168) | (248) | (1,296) | |||||||||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 8,869 | (4,296) | 80,186 | 25,203 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 147,456 | 130,684 | 76,139 | 101,185 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 156,325 | $ | 126,388 | $ | 156,325 | $ | 126,388 | |||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (thousands of U.S. dollars) | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid during the period for interest expense | $ | 123,759 | $ | 114,192 | $ | 330,171 | $ | 292,393 | |||||||||||||||
Cash paid (received) during the period for income taxes - net | $ | 1,046 | $ | 970 | $ | (48,408) | $ | 5,108 | |||||||||||||||
Cash received during the period for distributions from equity investments | $ | 21,904 | $ | 23,002 | $ | 75,373 | $ | 79,613 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-cash financing and investing activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment acquisitions in accruals | $ | 63,060 | $ | 160,520 | $ | 63,060 | $ | 160,520 | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common shares under dividend reinvestment plan and share-based compensation plans | $ | 1,253 | $ | 3,571 | $ | 10,375 | $ | 44,387 | |||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and accrued liabilities in exchange of note receivable | $ | 22,809 | $ | — | $ | 183,725 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN" or the "Company") is an incorporated entity under the Canada Business Corporations Act. AQN's operations are organized in three business units consisting of: (i) the Regulated Services Group, which primarily owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Chile; the Hydro Group, consisting of 14 hydroelectric generating facilities located in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Quebec; and the Corporate Group, which includes corporate and service companies as well as the Company’s investment in Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (“Atlantica”). In prior periods, AQN included the Renewable Energy Group as a reportable segment, however, as of September 30, 2024 the assets and liabilities of this segment (excluding the Hydro Group) have been presented as held for sale and its net earnings have been reported as discontinued operations (the “discontinued operations”) (see note 21).
1.Significant accounting policies
(a)Basis of preparation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and follow disclosure required under Regulation S-X provided by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of AQN as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are of a recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of the results of interim operations.
The significant accounting policies applied to these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of AQN are consistent with those disclosed in the consolidated financial statements of AQN as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023.
(b)Seasonality
AQN's operating results are subject to seasonal fluctuations that could materially impact quarter-to-quarter operating results and, thus, one quarter’s operating results are not necessarily indicative of a subsequent quarter's operating results. Where decoupling mechanisms exist, total volumetric revenue is prescribed by the applicable regulatory authority and is not affected by usage. AQN’s electrical distribution utilities can experience higher or lower demand in the summer or winter depending on the specific regional weather and industry characteristics. AQN’s water and wastewater utility assets’ revenues fluctuate depending on the demand for water, which is normally higher during the drier and hotter months of the summer. During the winter period, natural gas distribution utilities generally experience higher demand than during the summer period. AQN’s hydroelectric energy assets are primarily "run-of-river" and, as such, fluctuate with the natural water flows. During the winter and summer periods, flows are generally slower, while during the spring and fall periods flows are heavier. For AQN's wind energy assets, wind resources are typically stronger in spring, fall and winter, and weaker in summer. AQN's solar energy assets generally experience greater insolation in summer, weaker in winter.
(c)Foreign currency translation
AQN’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. Within these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company denotes any amounts denominated in Canadian dollars with "C$", in Chilean pesos with "CLP" and in Chilean Unidad de Fomento with "CLF" immediately prior to the stated amount.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
1.Significant accounting policies (continued)
(d)Discontinued Operations
On August 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its renewable energy business (excluding hydro) to a wholly-owned subsidiary of LS Power (“LS Buyer”). The Company concluded that the consolidated assets within the renewable energy business being sold have met the accounting requirements to be presented as “Held for Sale” in the third quarter of 2024 based on the receipt of final commercial terms, approval of the board of directors of the Company to consummate the transaction, and the signing of the sale agreement all occurring within this quarter. As a result, the renewable energy business (excluding hydro) has been classified as "discontinued operations".
AQN has elected to present the cash flows of discontinued operations combined with cash flows of continuing operations. No interest from corporate level debt was allocated to discontinued operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the loss from discontinued operations, net of tax on AQN’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations, includes amounts related to non-controlling interests. A portion of non-controlling interest on AQN’s consolidated balance sheet relates to discontinued operations for the periods presented.
Unless otherwise noted, the notes to these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements exclude amounts related to discontinued operations for all periods presented.
See note 21 for discussion of discontinued operations related to the disposition of the renewable energy business.
2. Recently issued accounting pronouncements
(a)Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
There were no accounting pronouncements adopted in the current period.
(b)Recently issued accounting guidance not yet adopted
There were no recently issued accounting guidance not yet adopted in the current period.
3.Business acquisitions and dispositions
There were no acquisitions or dispositions as part of the continuing operations during the quarter. See note 21 for a discussion of the disposition of the renewable energy business and acquisitions related to discontinued operations.
4.Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024 include unbilled revenue of $93,619 (December 31, 2023 - $107,001) from the Company’s regulated utilities. Accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024 are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $30,191 (December 31, 2023 - $29,764).
5.Regulatory matters
The operating companies within the Regulated Services Group are subject to regulation by the respective regulators of the jurisdictions in which they operate. The respective regulators have jurisdiction with respect to rate, service, accounting policies, issuance of securities, acquisitions and other matters. Except for Suralis, these utilities operate under cost-of-service regulation as administered by these authorities. The Company’s regulated utility operating companies are accounted for under the principles of Regulated Operations (“ASC 980”). Under ASC 980, regulatory assets and liabilities that would not be recorded under U.S. GAAP for non-regulated entities are recorded to the extent that they represent incurred charges or credits that are probable of being recovered from or refunded to customers through the rate setting process.
At any given time, the Company can have several regulatory proceedings underway. The financial effects of these proceedings are reflected in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on regulatory approval obtained to the extent that there is a financial impact during the applicable reporting period.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
5.Regulatory matters (continued)
The following regulatory proceedings were recently completed:
| Utility | State, Province or Country | Regulatory Proceeding Type | Details | |||||||||||||||||
| BELCO | Bermuda | General Rate Case ("GRC") | On September 30, 2021, filed its revenue allowance application in which it requested a $34,800 increase for 2022 and a $6,100 increase for 2023. On March 18, 2022, the Regulatory Authority ("RA") approved an annual increase of $22,800, for a revenue allowance of $224,100 for 2022 and $226,200 for 2023. The RA authorized a 7.16% rate of return, comprised of a 62% equity and an 8.92% return on equity (“ROE”). In April 2022, BELCO filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of Bermuda challenging the decisions made by the RA through the recent Retail Tariff Review. On February 23, 2024, the Bermuda Supreme Court issued an order denying the BELCO appeal. | |||||||||||||||||
| BELCO | Bermuda | GRC | On October 17, 2023, filed its revenue allowance application in which it requested a $59,100 increase for 2024 and 2025 based on a weighted average cost of capital of 10.13%. On May 30, 2024, the RA issued a final order authorizing a revenue increase of $33,600 for 2024 and 2025 based on a weighted average cost of capital of 7.79%. New base rates became effective August 1, 2024. | |||||||||||||||||
| Empire Electric | Arkansas | GRC | On February 14, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $7,300 based on an ROE of 10.25% and an equity ratio of 56% to be phased in over three years. On December 7, 2023, the Arkansas Public Service Commission issued an order approving the settlement agreement authorizing a revenue increase of $5,300 based on a 44% equity ratio phased in over three years. New rates became effective January 1, 2024. | |||||||||||||||||
| New York Water | New York | GRC | On May 4, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $39,700 based on an ROE of 10% and an equity ratio of 50%. On May 31, 2024, the Staff of the Department of Public Service and the Company filed a joint proposal resolving all contested issues. On July 16, 2024, an evidentiary hearing was held on the joint proposal. On August 15, 2024, the Commission issued an order approving the joint proposal and authorizing a $38,600 increase in revenues over a three-year rate plan ($26,300 in Year 1, $6,100 in Year 2 and $6,200 in Year 3). New rates became effective September 1, 2024 and are being collected retroactive to April 1, 2024 through a make whole surcharge that will be in effect from September 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||
| Midstates Gas | Illinois | GRC | On December 20, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $5,300 based on an ROE of 10.80% and an equity ratio of 54%. On April 24, 2024, Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission filed testimony recommending a $600 rate decrease. On May 16, 2024, the Company filed updated rebuttal testimony revising its proposed revenue increase to $4,600. On June 20, 2024, ICC Staff filed its rebuttal testimony recommending a base rate revenue increase of $2,100, and the Company filed surrebuttal testimony revising its proposed revenue increase to $4,100. A hearing was held on June 27, 2024. On July 25, 2024, the ICC Staff filed a legal brief recommending a revenue increase of $3,100. On October 31, 2024, the ICC issued a final Order approving a total increase of $3,200 or 22.32% in base rate revenues. The rate increase reflects an approved rate of return of 7.54% that incorporates a return on common equity of 9.90% and on long-term debt of 5.60%. New rates are anticipated to be effective no later than 30 days from the Order date. | |||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
5.Regulatory matters (continued)
| Utility | State, Province or Country | Regulatory Proceeding Type | Details | ||||||||
| Midstates Gas | Missouri | GRC | On February 9, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $13,200 based on an ROE of 10.8% and an equity ratio of 52.92%. On July 18, 2024, the Staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission and Office of the Public Counsel ("OPC") filed direct testimony. Staff proposed a base revenue increase of $4,400 based on a 50.0% equity ratio and 9.45% ROE. OPC recommended a 47.5% equity ratio and 9.50% ROE. On August 22, 2024, the parties filed rebuttal testimony. On September 19, 2024 the parties filed surrebuttal testimony. On October 9, 2024, Staff filed a motion to suspend the procedural schedule and evidentiary hearing given that the parties reached a settlement resolving all issues. The parties filed a stipulation agreement on October 22, 2024 agreeing to an increase in annual distribution revenues of $9,100. On November 6, 2024, the Commission unanimously voted to approve the settlement agreement, with a written order to follow. | ||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
5.Regulatory matters (continued)
Regulatory assets and liabilities consist of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Regulatory assets | |||||||||||
Securitized costs, net (a) | $ | 291,428 | $ | — | |||||||
| Rate adjustment mechanism | 211,696 | 192,880 | |||||||||
| Deferred capitalized costs | 164,643 | 124,517 | |||||||||
| Fuel and commodity cost adjustments | 107,062 | 326,418 | |||||||||
Wildfire mitigation and vegetation management (b) | 125,171 | 64,146 | |||||||||
| Income taxes | 100,357 | 101,939 | |||||||||
| Pension and post-employment benefits | 60,499 | 68,822 | |||||||||
| Environmental remediation | 61,600 | 66,779 | |||||||||
| Clean energy and other customer programs | 33,193 | 37,214 | |||||||||
| Debt premium | 14,322 | 18,995 | |||||||||
| Retired generating plant | 14,744 | 183,732 | |||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation | 11,835 | 26,620 | |||||||||
| Cost of removal | 10,041 | 11,084 | |||||||||
| Rate review costs | 9,766 | 8,815 | |||||||||
| Long-term maintenance contract | 3,456 | 4,932 | |||||||||
| Other | 99,467 | 90,790 | |||||||||
| Total regulatory assets | $ | 1,319,280 | $ | 1,327,683 | |||||||
| Less: current regulatory assets | (177,170) | (142,970) | |||||||||
| Non-current regulatory assets | $ | 1,142,110 | $ | 1,184,713 | |||||||
| Regulatory liabilities | |||||||||||
| Income taxes | $ | 268,382 | $ | 290,121 | |||||||
| Cost of removal | 189,699 | 185,786 | |||||||||
| Pension and post-employment benefits | 111,716 | 104,636 | |||||||||
| Fuel and commodity cost adjustments | 44,861 | 42,850 | |||||||||
| Clean energy and other customer programs | 8,909 | 12,730 | |||||||||
| Rate adjustment mechanism | 1,601 | 2,078 | |||||||||
| Other | 13,485 | 96,095 | |||||||||
| Total regulatory liabilities | $ | 638,653 | $ | 734,296 | |||||||
| Less: current regulatory liabilities | (90,727) | (99,850) | |||||||||
| Non-current regulatory liabilities | $ | 547,926 | $ | 634,446 | |||||||
As recovery of regulatory assets is subject to regulatory approval, if there were any changes in regulatory positions that indicate recovery is not probable, the related cost would be charged to earnings in the period of such determination. The Company generally does not earn a return on the regulatory balances except for carrying charges on fuel and commodity cost adjustments, rate adjustment mechanism, clean energy and other customer programs, and rate review costs of some jurisdictions. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized $5,719 and $18,448, respectively (2023 - $11,514 and $29,415, respectively) of carrying charges on regulatory balances on the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations under other income, which was computed using only the debt component of the allowed returned.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
5.Regulatory matters (continued)
(a)Securitized costs, net
On January 30, 2024, The Empire District Electric Company securitized, through the issuance of bonds (see note 7(e)), $301,463 of qualified extraordinary costs associated with the February 2021 extreme winter storm conditions experienced in Texas and parts of the central U.S. (the “Midwest Extreme Weather Event”) and energy transition costs related to the retirement of the Asbury generating plant. The securitized costs will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the bonds. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, $3,546 and $11,592, respectively were recorded as amortization expense in the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations under depreciation and amortization. The bonds will be paid through Securitized Utility Tariff Charges, which are designed to recover the full scheduled principal amount of the bonds along with any associated interest and financing costs.
(b) Wildfire mitigation and vegetation management
On July 12, 2019, California Assembly Bill 1054 (“AB 1054”) was enacted. Pursuant to AB 1054, an electrical corporation may petition the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) for recovery of costs and expenses arising from a covered wildfire and the CPUC may approve recovery of such costs and expenses that are just and reasonable. Liberty CalPeco tracks its wildfire expense (such as payments to satisfy wildfire claims, including any deductibles, co-insurance and other insurance expense paid, outside legal expense incurred in defense of wildfire claims, payments made for wildfire insurance and related risk-transfer mechanisms and the cost of financing these amounts) through a Wildfire Expense Memorandum Account ("WEMA"). The standard for cost recovery under AB 1054 has not been interpreted or applied by the CPUC. The Company will continue to evaluate the probability of recovery based on available evidence and applicable legal determinations.
In relation to the Mountain View Fire, the Company accrued estimated losses of $172,300 for claims arising out of the Mountain View Fire, against which it recorded expected recoveries through insurance of $116,000 and WEMA of $56,300. During the quarter, the Company paid $136,500 related to these claims and received insurance recoveries of $116,000. While the Company plans to seek recovery of the estimated losses in excess of the available insurance, it is subject to approval by the CPUC pursuant to the standard in AB 1054. Refer to Note 18(a) for details.
6.Long-term investments
Long-term investments consist of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Long-term investments carried at fair value | |||||||||||
| Atlantica | $ | 1,076,205 | $ | 1,052,703 | |||||||
| Other | 2,010 | 1,962 | |||||||||
| $ | 1,078,215 | $ | 1,054,665 | ||||||||
| Other long-term investments | |||||||||||
| Equity-method investees (a) | $ | 38,965 | $ | 112,680 | |||||||
| Development loans receivable from equity-method investees (a) | — | 27,612 | |||||||||
| Other | 27,504 | 27,417 | |||||||||
| $ | 66,469 | $ | 167,709 | ||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
6.Long-term investments (continued)
Income (loss) from long-term investments for three and nine months ended September 30 is as follows:
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value gain (loss) on investments carried at fair value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atlantica | $ | 1,469 | $ | (212,499) | $ | 23,503 | $ | (332,948) | |||||||||||||||
| Other | 91 | 127 | 225 | 117 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,560 | $ | (212,372) | $ | 23,728 | $ | (332,831) | ||||||||||||||||
| Dividend and interest income from investments carried at fair value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atlantica | $ | 21,789 | $ | 21,985 | $ | 65,366 | $ | 65,562 | |||||||||||||||
| Other | 14 | 15 | 40 | 32 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 21,803 | $ | 22,000 | $ | 65,406 | $ | 65,594 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other long-term investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity method gain (loss) (a) | $ | 1,079 | $ | (3,913) | $ | 2,911 | $ | (9,099) | |||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | 2,113 | 2,397 | 4,157 | 4,474 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3,192 | (1,516) | 7,068 | (4,625) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from long-term investments | $ | 26,555 | $ | (191,888) | $ | 96,202 | $ | (271,862) | |||||||||||||||
(a)Equity-method investees and development loans receivable from equity investees
The Regulated Services Group has non-controlling interests, primarily a 9.8% ownership stake in a regulated transmission line in the province of Ontario, and other non-regulated operating entities owned by its utilities. In total, the Company has non-controlling interests in various corporations, partnerships and joint ventures with a total carrying value of $38,965 (December 31, 2023 - $112,680), including investment in variable interest entities (“VIEs”) of $nil (December 31, 2023 - $73,737).
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
7.Long-term debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
| Borrowing type | Weighted average coupon | Maturity | Par value | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured revolving credit facilities (a) | — | 2024-2028 | N/A | $ | 615,848 | $ | 1,361,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured bank credit facilities and delayed draw term facility (b) | — | 2024-2031 | N/A | 797,815 | 786,962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper | — | 2025 | N/A | 142,000 | 481,720 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. dollar borrowings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes (Green Equity Units) (c) | 5.37 | % | 2026 | $ | 1,140,787 | 1,138,449 | 1,144,897 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes (d) | 4.25 | % | 2027-2047 | $ | 2,195,000 | 2,180,469 | 1,406,278 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured utility notes | 6.30 | % | 2025-2035 | $ | 137,000 | 146,021 | 147,589 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior secured utility bonds (e) | 4.82 | % | 2026-2044 | $ | 861,678 | 850,036 | 551,166 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canadian dollar borrowings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes | 3.32 | % | 2050 | C$ | 200,000 | 146,949 | 151,395 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior secured project notes | 10.21 | % | 2027 | C$ | 14,187 | 10,510 | 12,738 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chilean Unidad de Fomento borrowings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured utility bonds | 3.82 | % | 2028-2040 | CLF | 1,463 | 67,991 | 70,967 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 6,096,088 | $ | 6,115,232 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated borrowings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated unsecured notes | 5.25 | % | 2082 | C$ | 400,000 | 292,535 | $ | 298,382 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated unsecured notes | 6.06 | % | 2079-2082 | $ | 1,100,000 | 1,087,086 | 1,086,541 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,379,621 | $ | 1,384,923 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 7,475,709 | $ | 7,500,155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: current portion | (263,763) | (621,856) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 7,211,946 | $ | 6,878,299 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term obligations of $711,828 that are expected to be refinanced using the long-term credit facilities are presented as long-term debt.
Long-term debt issued at a subsidiary level (project notes or utility bonds) relating to a specific operating facility is generally collateralized by the respective facility with no other recourse to the Company. Long-term debt issued at a subsidiary level whether or not collateralized generally has certain financial covenants, which must be maintained on a quarterly basis. Non-compliance with the covenants could restrict cash distributions/dividends to the Company from the specific facilities.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
7.Long-term debt (continued)
The following table sets out the bank credit facilities available to AQN and its operating groups:
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving and term credit facilities | $ | 3,497,800 | $ | 3,642,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funds drawn on facilities/commercial paper issued | (1,556,855) | (2,630,276) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Letters of credit issued | (49,644) | (77,128) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liquidity available under the facilities | $ | 1,891,301 | $ | 934,596 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Undrawn portion of uncommitted letter of credit facilities | (64,800) | (39,448) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash on hand | 64,341 | 25,051 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liquidity and capital reserves | $ | 1,890,842 | $ | 920,199 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a)Senior unsecured revolving credit facilities
On January 29, 2024, the Regulated Services Group amended its senior unsecured revolving credit facility, increasing the limit by $25,000 to $100,000.
Subsequent to the quarter-end, the $500,000 senior unsecured revolving credit facility with no amounts drawn and no outstanding letters of credit, terminated on its maturity date, October 25, 2024.
Subsequent to the quarter-end, the maturity of the Bermuda revolving credit facility was extended to June 24, 2025.
(b)Senior unsecured bank credit facilities and delayed draw term facility
On January 8, 2024, the maturity date of the fully drawn $306,500 secured credit facility of Liberty Development Energy Solutions B.V. (the "Margin Loan") was extended to September 30, 2024. The Company reclassified the Margin Loan from redeemable non-controlling interest held by related party to long-term debt as at January 4, 2024. The Company prepaid the fully drawn $306,500 Margin Loan on June 20, 2024.
Subsequent to the quarter-end, the delayed draw term facility with $610,386 drawn in connection with the acquisition of Liberty Utilities (New York Water) Corp. was repaid on its maturity date, October 25, 2024.
(c)Senior unsecured notes (Green Equity Units)
On March 28, 2024, the Company successfully remarketed its $1,150,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.18% Senior Notes due June 15, 2026 (the "Notes"). The Notes were originally issued in June 2021, together with the related purchase contracts (the "Purchase Contracts"), as a component of the Company’s corporate units (the "Green Equity Units"). In connection with the remarketing, the interest rate on the Notes was reset to 5.365%, with the maturity date remaining June 15, 2026. The proceeds from the remarketing of the Notes were used, as an interim step prior to the settlement of the Purchase Contracts, to purchase a portfolio of treasury securities maturing on June 13, 2024. The funds generated upon maturity of the treasury portfolio were used on June 17, 2024 to settle the Purchase Contracts.
(d)Senior unsecured notes
On January 12, 2024, Liberty Utilities Co. completed an offering of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.577% senior notes due January 31, 2029 (the "2029 Notes") and $350,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.869% senior notes due January 31, 2034 (the "2034 Notes" and together with the 2029 Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Liberty Utilities Co. and rank equally with all of Liberty Utilities Co.’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any existing and future Liberty Utilities Co.’s subordinated indebtedness. The 2029 Notes were priced at an issue price of 99.996% of their face value and the 2034 Notes were priced at an issue price of 99.995% of their face value. Liberty Utilities Co. used the net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes to repay indebtedness. On April 30, 2024, the Company repaid a $70,000 senior unsecured note on its maturity.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
7.Long-term debt (continued)
(e)Senior secured utility bonds
On January 30, 2024, Empire District Bondco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Empire District Electric Company, completed an offering of approximately $180,500 of aggregate principal amount of 4.943% Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds with a maturity date of January 1, 2035 and $125,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.091% Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds with a maturity date of January 1, 2039, to recover previously incurred qualified extraordinary costs associated with the Midwest Extreme Weather Event and energy transition costs related to the retirement of the Asbury generating plant.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had accrued $79,497 in interest expense (December 31, 2023 - $60,782). Total interest expenses recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 consist of the following:
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | $ | 77,239 | $ | 54,422 | $ | 217,237 | $ | 166,118 | |||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper, credit facility draws and related fees | 23,014 | 31,418 | 80,243 | 79,452 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accretion of fair value adjustments | (6,641) | (3,306) | (17,339) | (7,496) | |||||||||||||||||||
Capitalized interest and allowance for funds used during construction capitalized on regulated property | (840) | (1,831) | (3,922) | (7,578) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | (1,402) | 904 | (2,087) | 2,157 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 91,370 | $ | 81,607 | $ | 274,132 | $ | 232,653 | ||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
8.Pension and other post-employment benefits
The following tables list the components of net benefit costs for the pension plans and other post-employment benefits ("OPEB") in the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30:
| Pension benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | 4,502 | $ | 3,013 | $ | 10,392 | $ | 9,106 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-service costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | 8,240 | 8,596 | 24,710 | 24,895 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | (8,638) | (8,131) | (25,924) | (24,394) | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of net actuarial gains | (345) | (149) | (1,059) | (344) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credits | (367) | (372) | (1,101) | (1,118) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of regulatory accounts | 3,430 | 4,017 | 12,185 | 12,700 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,320 | $ | 3,961 | $ | 8,811 | $ | 11,739 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net benefit cost | $ | 6,822 | $ | 6,974 | $ | 19,203 | $ | 20,845 | |||||||||||||||
| OPEB | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | 557 | $ | 549 | $ | 2,117 | $ | 2,440 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-service costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | 1,976 | 2,344 | 7,303 | 8,673 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | (2,106) | (2,225) | (7,394) | (7,302) | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of net actuarial gains | (696) | (999) | (3,162) | (2,121) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credits | (214) | (214) | (640) | (640) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of regulatory accounts | 1,719 | 2,030 | 5,467 | 4,815 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 679 | $ | 936 | $ | 1,574 | $ | 3,425 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net benefit cost | $ | 1,236 | $ | 1,485 | $ | 3,691 | $ | 5,865 | |||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
9.Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Advances in aid of construction | $ | 86,066 | $ | 88,135 | |||||||
| Asset retirement obligations | 43,406 | 41,754 | |||||||||
| Environmental remediation obligation | 39,077 | 40,772 | |||||||||
Contingent liability (note 18(a)) | 35,781 | 66,000 | |||||||||
| Customer deposits | 34,517 | 36,294 | |||||||||
| Deferred credits and contingent consideration | 17,669 | 17,542 | |||||||||
| Unamortized investment tax credits | 16,947 | 17,255 | |||||||||
| Hook-up fees | 8,318 | 7,425 | |||||||||
| Lease liabilities | 7,044 | 7,742 | |||||||||
Contract adjustment payments (a) | — | 39,590 | |||||||||
| Other | 7,437 | 8,384 | |||||||||
| $ | 296,262 | $ | 370,893 | ||||||||
| Less: current portion | (49,326) | (79,315) | |||||||||
| $ | 246,936 | $ | 291,578 | ||||||||
(a)Contract adjustment payment
In June 2021, the Company sold 23,000,000 Green Equity Units for total gross proceeds of $1,150,000. Total annual distributions on the Green Equity Units are at a rate of 7.75%, consisting of interest on the notes (1.18% per year) and contract adjustment payments under Purchase Contract (6.57% per year). The present value of the contract adjustment payments was estimated at $222,378 and recorded in other liabilities. The contract adjustment payments amount is accreted over the three-year period. These contract adjustment payments fully settled during the second quarter of 2024.
10.Shareholders’ capital
(a)Common shares
The number of common shares outstanding is as follows:
| Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||
| September 30 | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Common shares, beginning of period | 689,271,039 | 683,614,803 | ||||||||||||
Settlement of Purchase Contracts | 76,909,700 | — | ||||||||||||
Dividend reinvestment plan | — | 4,370,289 | ||||||||||||
Exercise of share- based awards (b) | 969,650 | 1,010,711 | ||||||||||||
Conversion of convertible debentures | — | 1,415 | ||||||||||||
| Common shares, end of period | 767,150,389 | 688,997,218 | ||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
10.Shareholders’ capital (continued)
(a)Common shares (continued)
Settlement of Purchase Contracts
On June 17, 2024, in connection with the settlement of the Purchase Contracts that were components of the Company’s outstanding Green Equity Units, the holders of Green Equity Units received 3.3439 common shares for each such Purchase Contract. The holders' obligations to payments under such Purchase Contracts were satisfied with the proceeds of the treasury portfolio purchased in connection with the successful optional Note remarketing that closed on March 28, 2024. Upon settlement of all outstanding Purchase Contracts, the Company received an aggregate of $1,150,000 in exchange for the issuance of an aggregate of 76,909,700 common shares at an effective issuance price of $14.95 per share.
(b) Share-based compensation
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, AQN recorded $4,966 and $14,734 (2023 - $3,613 and $7,239 respectively) in total share-based compensation expense. The compensation expense is recorded within operating expenses in the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The portion of share-based compensation costs capitalized as cost of construction is insignificant.
As of September 30, 2024, total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested share-based awards were $17,563 and are expected to be recognized over a period of 1.2 years.
Stock option plan
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, there were no stock options granted to the executives of the Company.
Performance and restricted share units
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a total of 2,609,512 performance share units (“PSUs”) and restricted share units (“RSUs”) were granted to employees of the Company and discontinued operations. The awards vest based on the terms of each agreement ranging from January 2024 to January 2027. During nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company settled 412,530 PSUs and RSUs in exchange for 226,390 common shares issued from treasury, and 186,140 PSUs and RSUs were settled at their cash value as payment for tax withholding related to the settlement of the awards.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company settled 1,380 bonus deferral RSUs in exchange for 641 common shares issued from treasury, and 739 bonus deferral RSUs were settled at their cash value as payment for tax withholding related to the settlement of the awards.. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 49,000 bonus deferral RSUs were granted to employees of the Company and discontinued operations. The RSUs are 100% vested.
Directors' deferred share units
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 173,857 deferred share units (“DSUs”) were issued pursuant to the election by directors of the Company to defer a percentage of their directors' fee in the form of DSUs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company settled 368,303 DSUs in exchange for 181,374 common shares issued from treasury, and 186,929 DSUs were settled at their cash value as payment for tax withholding related to the settlement of the awards.
(c)Preferred shares
The dividend rate on the Company’s Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series D (the “Series D Shares”) was reset on March 31, 2024 and will, unless redeemed, reset every five years thereafter at a rate equal to the then five-year Government of Canada bond plus 3.28%. Effective March 31, 2024, the dividend rate was reset to 6.853%. The Series D Shares were redeemable at C$25 per share on April 1, 2024, however the Company elected not to exercise its redemption right. The holders of Series D Shares had the right to convert their shares into Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series E (the “Series E Shares”), on April 1, 2024, however fewer than 1,000,000 Series D Shares were tendered for conversion. As a result, no Series E Shares were issued and holders of Series D Shares who tendered their Series D Shares for conversion were not entitled to convert their Series D Shares into Series E Shares.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
11.Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
AOCI consists of the following balances, net of tax, comprised of continuing and discontinued operations:
| Foreign currency cumulative translation | Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges | Pension and post-employment actuarial changes | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2023 | $ | (98,467) | $ | (97,809) | $ | 36,213 | $ | (160,063) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI | (3,788) | 57,351 | 8,395 | 61,958 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | (1,598) | 2,136 | (3,702) | (3,164) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current period OCI | $ | (5,386) | $ | 59,487 | $ | 4,693 | $ | 58,794 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI attributable to the non-controlling interests | (1,017) | — | — | (1,017) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current period OCI attributable to shareholders of AQN | (6,403) | 59,487 | 4,693 | 57,777 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $ | (104,870) | $ | (38,322) | $ | 40,906 | $ | (102,286) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI | 38,374 | 39,584 | — | 77,958 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | (1,528) | (6,922) | (5,907) | (14,357) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current period OCI | $ | 36,846 | $ | 32,662 | $ | (5,907) | $ | 63,601 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI attributable to the non-controlling interests | (4,150) | — | — | (4,150) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current period OCI attributable to shareholders of AQN | $ | 32,696 | $ | 32,662 | $ | (5,907) | $ | 59,451 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2024 | $ | (72,174) | $ | (5,660) | $ | 34,999 | $ | (42,835) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from AOCI for foreign currency cumulative translation affected derivative gain (loss). Those for unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges affected revenue from non-regulated energy sales, interest expense and derivative gain (loss); while those for pension and other post-employment actuarial changes affected pension and other post-employment non-service costs.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
12.Dividends
All dividends of the Company are made on a discretionary basis as determined by the board of directors of the Company. The Company declares and pays the dividends on its common shares in U.S. dollars. Dividends declared were as follows:
| Three months ended September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend | Dividend per share | Dividend | Dividend per share | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares | $ | 50,366 | $ | 0.0650 | $ | 75,617 | $ | 0.1085 | |||||||||||||||
| Series A preferred shares | C$ | 1,972 | C$ | 0.4110 | C$ | 1,549 | C$ | 0.3226 | |||||||||||||||
| Series D preferred shares | C$ | 1,713 | C$ | 0.4283 | C$ | 1,273 | C$ | 0.3182 | |||||||||||||||
| Nine months ended September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend | Dividend per share | Dividend | Dividend per share | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares | $ | 209,573 | $ | 0.2820 | $ | 226,382 | $ | 0.3255 | |||||||||||||||
| Series A preferred shares | C$ | 5,918 | C$ | 1.2330 | C$ | 4,646 | C$ | 0.9679 | |||||||||||||||
| Series D preferred shares | C$ | 4,699 | C$ | 1.1748 | C$ | 3,818 | C$ | 0.9546 | |||||||||||||||
13.Non-controlling interests and redeemable non-controlling interests
Net effect attributable to non-controlling interests consists of the following:
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| HLBV and other adjustments attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests - tax equity partnership units | $ | 16,593 | $ | 6,086 | $ | 58,371 | $ | 27,538 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests - redeemable tax equity partnership units | 331 | 331 | 993 | 993 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other net earnings attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | (810) | (199) | (4,150) | (6,908) | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 16,114 | $ | 6,218 | $ | 55,214 | $ | 21,623 | ||||||||||||||||
| Redeemable non-controlling interest, held by related party | — | (6,838) | — | (19,237) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net effect of non-controlling interests | $ | 16,114 | $ | (620) | $ | 55,214 | $ | 2,386 | |||||||||||||||
The non-controlling tax equity investors in the Company's U.S. wind power and solar power generating facilities are entitled to allocations of earnings, tax attributes and cash flows in accordance with contractual agreements. The share of earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest holders in these subsidiaries is calculated using the HLBV method of accounting.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
14.Income taxes
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the income tax expense (recovery) in the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations represents an effective tax rate different than the Canadian enacted statutory rate of 26.5%. The differences are as follows:
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expected income tax expense (recovery) at Canadian statutory rate | $ | 10,535 | $ | (56,994) | $ | 39,991 | $ | (62,720) | |||||||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) resulting from: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of differences in tax rates on transactions in and within foreign jurisdictions and change in tax rates | (3,750) | (10,937) | (7,217) | (22,963) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments from investments carried at fair value | (3,400) | 25,200 | (7,331) | 35,412 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests share of income | 4,799 | 2,335 | 11,041 | 7,233 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization and settlement of excess deferred income tax | (2,198) | (2,892) | (5,503) | (9,098) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | 376 | 2,533 | 2,292 | 2,111 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (recovery) | $ | 6,362 | $ | (40,755) | $ | 33,273 | $ | (50,025) | |||||||||||||||
The Company’s overall deferred tax asset position related to Canadian attributes increased from $150,007 to $165,411 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to the losses incurred in Canada during the period. As at September 30, 2024, it is considered more likely than not that there will be sufficient taxable income in the future that will allow realization of these deferred tax assets. The Company considered all evidence, both positive and negative, including the announcement of the sale of the renewable energy business, the timing and use of proceeds from the sale of Atlantica and the renewable energy business, the availability of tax planning strategies and the carryforward period of its Canadian net operating losses in making this assessment. The Company will continue to monitor this position at each balance sheet date.
Discontinued operations
Income tax recovery reflected in discontinued operations is $47,975 and $35,041 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As discussed in note 21, on August 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its renewable energy business (excluding hydro) which will be treated as an equity sale for income tax purposes. Primarily because of the impairment charge recorded during the period ended September 30, 2024, the financial reporting basis of the net assets being held for sale is estimated to be less than the tax basis in the equity units. Given we cannot ascertain if the resulting deferred tax asset for the excess of the tax basis in the equity over the accounting basis in the net assets is recoverable, we have recorded a full valuation allowance on the resulting deferred tax asset.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
15.Other net losses
Other net losses consist of the following:
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Securitization write-off (a) | $ | — | $ | 63,495 | $ | — | $ | 63,495 | |||||||||||||||
Kentucky termination costs (b) | — | — | — | 46,527 | |||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related settlement payment (c) | — | — | — | (11,983) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other (d) | 9,505 | 10,712 | 19,889 | 13,410 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 9,505 | $ | 74,207 | $ | 19,889 | $ | 111,449 | ||||||||||||||||
(a)Securitization write-off
In the third quarter of 2023, the Company had written off $63,495 relating to the portion of additional securitization costs of Empire Electric that were not allowed as per Missouri House Bill 734.
(b)Kentucky termination costs
On April 17, 2023, Liberty Utilities Co. mutually agreed with American Electric Power Company, Inc. and AEP Transmission Company, LLC to terminate the purchase agreement for Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Company, Inc. The Company recognized losses of $46,527 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, for write-off costs related to capitalized costs which were primarily related to the implementation of an enterprise software solution, transaction costs, severance costs, and other termination costs.
(c)Acquisition-related settlement payment
In 2023, the Company received $12,814 as an acquisition-related settlement payment in connection with the Suralis (formerly called ESSAL) acquisition. The Company also incurred legal fees of $831 in relation to this settlement.
(d)Other
Other losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, consists primarily of remarketing fees related to the remarketing of the Notes forming a component of the Green Equity Units, costs incurred to support the closing of Atlantica sale, severance costs, and other miscellaneous write-offs.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
16.Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share have been calculated on the basis of earnings (loss) attributable to the common shareholders of the Company and the weighted average number of common shares and bonus deferral restricted share units outstanding. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares, additional shares issued subsequent to quarter-end under the dividend reinvestment plan, and, if dilutive, potential incremental common shares related to the convertible debentures or resulting from the application of the treasury stock method to the Green Equity Units (note 7) and the weighted average number of outstanding share options, PSUs, RSUs and DSUs outstanding during the period.
The reconciliation of the net earnings (loss) and the weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are as follows:
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of AQN | 49,507 | (174,938) | 151,302 | 172,852 | (184,268) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A preferred share dividend | 1,441 | 1,162 | 2,203 | 4,355 | 3,452 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Series D preferred share dividend | 1,252 | 955 | 2,914 | 3,455 | 2,837 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of AQN | 46,814 | (177,055) | (893,498) | 165,042 | (190,557) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | (1,355,206) | 389 | (1,366,931) | 26,627 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders of AQN – basic and diluted | $ | (1,308,392) | $ | (176,666) | $ | (1,201,889) | $ | (163,930) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 767,236,804 | 689,054,669 | 719,719,562 | 688,538,925 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities | 2,456,382 | — | 2,178,147 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 769,693,186 | 689,054,669 | 721,897,709 | 688,538,925 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This calculation of diluted shares excludes the potential impact of 5,768,701 incremental shares that may become issuable pursuant to outstanding securities of the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and 6,007,506 securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as they are anti-dilutive.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
17.Segmented information
As a result of the classification of the renewable energy business (excluding hydro) as discontinued operations during the period, the Regulated Services Group is the only reportable operating segment of the Company. However, management has elected to disclose the “Hydro Group” as a reportable operating segment which includes the non-regulated hydro assets that are not being sold as a part of the sale of the renewable energy group. Non-operating segments include the corporate activities of the Company which are reported under the “Corporate Group”.
The Regulated Services Group, the Company's regulated operating unit, primarily owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Chile.
For purposes of evaluating the performance of the business unit, the Company allocates the realized portion of any gains or losses on financial instruments to the specific business unit. Interest income from San Antonio Water System is included in the operations of the Regulated Services Group. Equity method gains and losses are included in the operations of the Regulated Services Group. Dividend income from Atlantica is reported and allocated under the Corporate Group. The change in value of investments carried at fair value, unrealized portion of any gains or losses on derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship and foreign exchange gains and losses are not considered in management’s evaluation of divisional performance and are, therefore, allocated and reported under the Corporate Group.
| Three months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated Services Group | Hydro Group | Corporate Group | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue (1) | $ | 551,416 | $ | 8,910 | $ | — | $ | 560,326 | |||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 12,509 | — | 364 | 12,873 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel, power and water purchased | 120,983 | 13 | — | 120,996 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | 442,942 | 8,897 | 364 | 452,203 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 231,345 | 1,771 | 2,290 | 235,406 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 97,359 | 1,782 | 240 | 99,381 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on foreign exchange | — | — | 6,339 | 6,339 | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 114,238 | 5,344 | (8,505) | 111,077 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (46,971) | (205) | (44,194) | (91,370) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from long-term investments and other income | 7,706 | — | 24,568 | 32,274 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | (5,808) | 2 | (6,420) | (12,226) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 69,165 | $ | 5,141 | $ | (34,551) | $ | 39,755 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | $ | 155,698 | $ | 2,204 | $ | — | $ | 157,902 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $12,116 related to alternative revenue programs for the three months ended
September 30, 2024 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
17. Segmented information (continued)
| Three months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated Services Group | Hydro Group | Corporate Group | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue (1) | $ | 542,627 | $ | 8,288 | $ | — | $ | 550,915 | |||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 13,241 | 249 | 363 | 13,853 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel, power and water purchased | 137,605 | 137 | — | 137,742 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | 418,263 | 8,400 | 363 | 427,026 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 209,570 | 1,952 | (1,035) | 210,487 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 86,415 | 1,637 | 297 | 88,349 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on foreign exchange | — | — | 2,907 | 2,907 | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 122,278 | 4,811 | (1,806) | 125,283 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (42,343) | (310) | (38,954) | (81,607) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from long-term investments and other income | 13,662 | — | (194,036) | (180,374) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | (68,979) | (5,198) | (4,198) | (78,375) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 24,618 | $ | (697) | $ | (238,994) | $ | (215,073) | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | $ | 211,693 | $ | 606 | $ | — | $ | 212,299 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $5,732 related to alternative revenue programs for the three months ended
September 30, 2023 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
17. Segmented information (continued)
| Nine months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated Services Group | Hydro Group | Corporate Group | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue (1) | $ | 1,667,559 | $ | 27,193 | $ | — | $ | 1,694,752 | |||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 38,198 | 790 | 970 | 39,958 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel, power and water purchased | 427,721 | 213 | — | 427,934 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | 1,278,036 | 27,770 | 970 | 1,306,776 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 654,584 | 6,811 | 5,311 | 666,706 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 289,499 | 5,034 | 1,533 | 296,066 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on foreign exchange | — | — | 3,806 | 3,806 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 333,953 | 15,925 | (9,680) | 340,198 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (145,157) | (704) | (128,271) | (274,132) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from long-term investments and other income | 23,084 | 4 | 91,562 | 114,650 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | (18,036) | (4) | (11,765) | (29,805) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 193,844 | $ | 15,221 | $ | (58,154) | $ | 150,911 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 506,746 | 3,110 | — | 509,856 | |||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | $ | 9,135,707 | $ | 145,271 | $ | 30,082 | $ | 9,311,060 | |||||||||||||||
| Investments carried at fair value | 2,010 | — | 1,076,205 | 1,078,215 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity-method investees | 38,965 | — | — | 38,965 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total assets(2) | 12,750,390 | 165,529 | 1,400,595 | 14,316,514 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $30,418 related to alternative revenue programs for the nine months ended
September 30, 2024 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
(2) Excluding Held for Sale Assets of 3,472,131.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
17. Segmented information (continued)
| Nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated Services Group | Hydro Group | Corporate Group | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue (1) | $ | 1,750,801 | $ | 25,709 | $ | — | $ | 1,776,510 | |||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 39,679 | 996 | 1,088 | 41,763 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel, power and water purchased | 543,129 | 424 | — | 543,553 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | 1,247,351 | 26,281 | 1,088 | 1,274,720 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 635,269 | 6,813 | 260 | 642,342 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 257,026 | 5,037 | 939 | 263,002 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on foreign exchange | — | — | 8,276 | 8,276 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 355,056 | 14,431 | (8,387) | 361,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (123,545) | (1,072) | (108,036) | (232,653) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from long-term investments and other income | 33,322 | (6) | (275,763) | (242,447) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | (114,238) | (5,198) | (3,243) | (122,679) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 150,595 | $ | 8,155 | $ | (395,429) | $ | (236,679) | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 584,579 | 2,712 | — | 587,291 | |||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | $ | 8,945,637 | $ | 146,385 | $ | 34,751 | $ | 9,126,773 | |||||||||||||||
| Investments carried at fair value | 1,962 | — | 1,052,703 | 1,054,665 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity-method investees | 112,180 | — | 500 | 112,680 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total assets(2) | 12,658,955 | 140,880 | 1,413,204 | 14,213,039 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $18,521 related to alternative revenue programs for the nine months ended
September 30, 2023 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
(2) Excluding Held for Sale Assets of 4,160,922.
AQN operates in the independent power and utility industries in the United States, Canada and other regions. Information on operations by geographic area is as follows:
| Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | 454,744 | $ | 443,957 | $ | 1,387,936 | $ | 1,470,239 | |||||||||||||||
| Canada | 13,986 | 15,322 | 63,791 | 71,164 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other regions | 104,469 | 105,489 | 282,983 | 276,870 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 573,199 | $ | 564,768 | $ | 1,734,710 | $ | 1,818,273 | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue is attributed to the regions based on the location of the underlying generating and utility facilities.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
18.Commitments and contingencies
(a)Contingencies
AQN and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and litigation arising out of the ordinary course and conduct of its business. Although such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not consider AQN’s exposure to such litigation to be material to these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Accruals for any contingencies related to these items are recorded in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements at the time it is concluded that their occurrence is probable and the related liability is estimable.
Mountain View Fire
On November 17, 2020, a wildfire now known as the Mountain View Fire occurred in the territory of Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) LLC ("Liberty CalPeco"). The cause of the fire remains in dispute, and CAL FIRE has not yet released its final report. There were 22 lawsuits filed that name certain subsidiaries of the Company as defendants in connection with the Mountain View Fire, as well as a non-litigation claim brought by the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking reimbursement for alleged fire suppression costs and a notice from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management seeking damages for the alleged burning of public lands without authorization. Fifteen lawsuits were brought by groups of individual plaintiffs and a Native American group alleging causes of action including negligence, inverse condemnation, nuisance, trespass, and violations of Cal. Pub. Util. Code 2106 and Cal. Health and Safety Code 13007 (one of these 15 lawsuits also alleges the wrongful death of an individual and various subrogation claims on behalf of insurance companies). In six other lawsuits, insurance companies alleged inverse condemnation and negligence and seek recovery of amounts paid and to be paid to their insureds. In one other lawsuit, County of Mono, Antelope Valley Fire Protection District, and Bridgeport Indian Colony allege similar causes of action and seek damages for fire suppression costs, law enforcement costs, property and infrastructure damage, and other costs. Liberty CalPeco has resolved 20 of the lawsuits, and Liberty CalPeco is in the process of obtaining dismissals with prejudice of said lawsuits. Trial on the remaining two lawsuits is currently expected in January 2025. The likelihood of success in these lawsuits is uncertain. Liberty CalPeco intends to vigorously defend them. The Company accrued estimated losses of $172,300 for claims related to the Mountain View Fire, against which Liberty CalPeco has recorded recoveries through insurance of $116,000 and WEMA of $56,300. The resulting net charge to earnings was $nil. The estimate of losses is subject to change as additional information becomes available. The actual amount of losses may be higher or lower than these estimates. While the Company may incur a material loss in excess of the amount accrued, the Company cannot estimate the upper end of the range of reasonably possible losses that may be incurred. The Company has wildfire liability insurance that was applied up to applicable policy limits.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
18. Commitments and contingencies (continued)
(b)Commitments
The following significant commitments exist as of September 30, 2024. AQN has outstanding purchase commitments for power purchases, natural gas supply and service agreements, service agreements, and land easements. Detailed below are estimates of future commitments under these arrangements:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Thereafter | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Power purchase (1) | $ | 40,872 | $ | 16,929 | $ | 12,495 | $ | 12,742 | $ | 12,958 | $ | 120,095 | $ | 216,091 | |||||||||
Natural gas supply and service agreements (2) | 98,045 | 61,040 | 46,135 | 43,567 | 36,164 | 163,900 | 448,851 | ||||||||||||||||
| Service agreements | 18,426 | 7,425 | 4,556 | 2,222 | — | — | 32,629 | ||||||||||||||||
| Land easements and others | 3,165 | 3,249 | 3,329 | 3,349 | 3,413 | 78,768 | 95,273 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 160,508 | $ | 88,643 | $ | 66,515 | $ | 61,880 | $ | 52,535 | $ | 362,763 | $ | 792,844 | |||||||||
(1) Power purchase: AQN’s electric distribution facilities have commitments to purchase physical quantities of power for load serving requirements. The commitment amounts included in the table above are based on market prices as at September 30, 2024. However, the effects of purchased power unit cost adjustments are mitigated through a purchased power rate-adjustment mechanism.
(2) Natural gas supply and service agreements: AQN’s natural gas distribution facilities and thermal generation facilities have commitments to purchase physical quantities of natural gas under contracts for purposes of load serving requirements and of generating power.
19.Non-cash operating items
The changes in non-cash operating items consist of the following:
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | (25,364) | $ | 68,836 | $ | 71,952 | $ | 104,049 | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel and natural gas in storage | 7,590 | (10,926) | 6,875 | 8,731 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Supplies and consumables inventory | (3,791) | (1,783) | (12,422) | (24,237) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes recoverable | 2,641 | (1,154) | 6,604 | 4,529 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | (20,941) | (16,485) | (2,171) | (10,302) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other | 16,345 | (43,969) | (43,965) | (154,116) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Current income tax liability | (765) | (1,688) | 2,838 | 875 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net regulatory assets and liabilities | (46,300) | (27,624) | (84,286) | (17,678) | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | (70,585) | $ | (34,793) | $ | (54,575) | $ | (88,149) | ||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
20.Financial instruments
(a)Fair value of financial instruments
| September 30, 2024 | Carrying amount | Fair value | Level 1 | Level 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments carried at fair value | $ | 1,078,215 | $ | 1,078,215 | $ | 1,078,215 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Development loans and other receivables | 677 | 572 | — | 572 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps designated as a hedge | 71,542 | 71,542 | — | 71,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts for regulatory operations | 131 | 131 | — | 131 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative instruments | 71,673 | 71,673 | — | 71,673 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total financial assets | $ | 1,150,566 | $ | 1,150,460 | $ | 1,078,215 | $ | 72,245 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | $ | 7,211,946 | $ | 8,211,993 | $ | 1,608,397 | $ | 6,603,596 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debentures | 232 | 266 | 266 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps designated as hedges | 11,342 | 11,342 | — | 11,342 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts for regulated operations | 1,291 | 1,291 | — | 1,291 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative instruments | 12,633 | 12,633 | — | 12,633 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total financial liabilities | $ | 7,224,811 | $ | 8,224,892 | $ | 1,608,663 | $ | 6,616,229 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | Carrying amount | Fair value | Level 1 | Level 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments carried at fair value | $ | 1,054,665 | $ | 1,054,665 | $ | 1,054,665 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Development loans and other receivables | 28,338 | 28,223 | — | 28,223 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps designated as a hedge | 72,936 | 72,936 | — | 72,936 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate cap not designated as a hedge | 1,854 | 1,854 | — | 1,854 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative instruments | 74,790 | 74,790 | — | 74,790 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total financial assets | $ | 1,157,793 | $ | 1,157,678 | $ | 1,054,665 | $ | 103,013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | $ | 7,500,155 | $ | 6,452,209 | $ | 1,824,103 | $ | 4,628,106 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debentures | 230 | 276 | 276 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency swap designated as a cash flow hedge | 5,547 | 5,547 | — | 5,547 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps designated as a hedge | 11,790 | 11,790 | — | 11,790 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts for regulated operations | 2,564 | 2,564 | — | 2,564 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency forward contract designated as net investment hedge | 6,779 | 6,779 | — | 6,779 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative instruments | 26,680 | 26,680 | — | 26,680 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total financial liabilities | $ | 7,527,065 | $ | 6,479,165 | $ | 1,824,379 | $ | 4,654,786 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
20. Financial instruments (continued)
(a)Fair value of financial instruments (continued)
The Company has determined that the carrying value of its short-term financial assets and liabilities approximates fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
The fair value of the investment in Atlantica (level 1) is measured at the closing price on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
The fair value of development loans and other receivables (level 2) is determined using a discounted cash flow method, using estimated current market rates for similar instruments adjusted for estimated credit risk as determined by management.
The Company’s level 1 fair value of long-term debt is measured at the closing price on the NYSE and the Canadian over-the-counter closing price. The Company’s level 2 fair value of long-term debt at fixed interest rates has been determined using a discounted cash flow method and current interest rates. The Company's level 2 fair value of convertible debentures has been determined as the greater of their face value and the quoted value of AQN's common shares on a converted basis.
The Company’s level 2 fair value derivative instruments primarily consist of swaps, options, and forward physical derivatives where market data for pricing inputs are observable. Level 2 pricing inputs are obtained from various market indices and utilize discounting based on quoted interest rate curves, which are observable in the marketplace.
The Company does not hold level 3 financial instruments.
(b)Derivative instruments
Derivative instruments are recognized on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheets as either assets or liabilities and measured at fair value at each reporting period.
(i)Commodity derivatives – regulated accounting
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce the cash flow variability associated with the purchase price for a portion of future natural gas purchases associated with its regulated natural gas and electric service territories. The Company’s strategy is to minimize fluctuations in natural gas sale prices to regulated customers. As at September 30, 2024, the commodity volume, in dekatherms, associated with the above derivative contracts was 2,807,898.
The accounting for these derivative instruments is subject to guidance for rate regulated enterprises. Therefore, the fair value of these derivatives is recorded as current or long-term assets and liabilities, with
offsetting positions recorded as regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheets. Most of the gains or losses on the settlement of these contracts are included in the calculation of the fuel and commodity cost adjustments. As a result, the changes in fair value of these natural gas derivative contracts and their offsetting adjustment to regulatory assets and liabilities had no earnings impact.
(ii)Cash flow hedges
The Company mitigates the risk that interest rates will increase over the life of certain term loan facilities by entering into the following interest rate swap contracts. For an interest rate swap or cross-currency interest rate swap designated as hedging the exposure to variable cash flows of a future transaction, the effective portion of this derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as a component of OCI and subsequently reclassified into earnings once the future transaction impacts earnings. Amounts for interest rate contracts are reclassified to earnings as interest expense over the term of the related debt.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
20. Financial instruments (continued)
(b)Derivative instruments (continued)
(ii)Cash flow hedges (continued)
| Derivative | Notional quantity | Expiry | Hedged item | ||||||||
| Forward-starting interest rate swap | $ | 350,000 | July 2029 | $350,000 subordinated unsecured notes | |||||||
| Cross-currency interest rate swap | C$ | 400,000 | January 2032 | C$400,000 subordinated unsecured notes | |||||||
| Forward-starting interest rate swap | $ | 750,000 | April 2032 | $750,000 subordinated unsecured notes | |||||||
The following table summarizes OCI attributable to derivative financial instruments designated as a cash flow hedge held by continuing and discontinued operations:
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| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective portion of cash flow hedge | $ | (6,114) | $ | 15,064 | $ | 39,584 | $ | 67,499 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of cash flow hedge | (238) | 7,431 | (1,316) | 2,523 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from AOCI | 362 | (8,510) | (5,606) | (1,751) | |||||||||||||||||||
| OCI attributable to shareholders of AQN | $ | (5,990) | $ | 13,985 | $ | 32,662 | $ | 68,271 | |||||||||||||||
The Company expects $40,942 of unrealized losses currently in AOCI to be reclassified, net of taxes, into non-regulated energy sales, investment loss, interest expense and derivative gains, within the next 12 months, as the underlying hedged transactions settle.
(iii)Foreign exchange hedge of net investment in foreign operation
The functional currency of most of AQN's operations is the U.S. dollar. The Company designates obligations denominated in Canadian dollars as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of its net investment in its Canadian investments and subsidiaries. The related foreign currency transaction gain or loss designated as, and effective as, a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation is reported in the same manner as the translation adjustment (in OCI) related to the net investment. A foreign currency loss of $4,070 and a gain of $6,116 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, (2023 - gains of $9,951 and $583, respectively) were recorded in OCI.
On May 23, 2019, the Company entered into a cross-currency swap, coterminous with the subordinated unsecured notes issued on such date, to effectively convert the $350,000 U.S.-dollar-denominated offering into Canadian dollars. The change in the carrying amount of the notes due to changes in spot exchange rates was recognized each period in the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as loss on foreign exchange. The Company designated the entire notional amount of the cross-currency fixed-for-fixed interest rate swap as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure related to cash flows for the interest and principal repayments on the notes. Upon the change in functional currency of AQN to the U.S. dollar on January 1, 2020, this hedge was dedesignated. The Company redesignated this swap as a hedge of AQN's net investment in its Canadian subsidiaries. The related foreign currency transaction gain or loss designated as a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation is reported in the same manner as the translation adjustment (in OCI) related to the net investment and expected to be reclassified to profit and loss as part of the gains(losses) on disposition of the net investment in its Canadian subsidiary which has been reclassified to discontinued operations. The fair value of the derivative on the redesignation date will be amortized over the remaining life of the original hedge. Foreign currency loss of $161and gain of $5,848 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively (2023 - losses of $1,528 and $8,537, respectively) was recorded in OCI.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
20. Financial instruments (continued)
(b)Derivative instruments (continued)
(iii) Foreign exchange hedge of net investment in foreign operation (continued)
Chilean operations
The Company is exposed to currency fluctuations from its Chilean-based operations. The Company's Chilean operations are determined to have the Chilean peso as their functional currency. Chilean long-term debt used to finance the operations is denominated in Chilean Unidad de Fomento.
(iv)Other derivatives and risk management
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to financial risks that potentially impact its operating results. The Company employs risk management strategies with a view to mitigating these risks to the extent possible on a cost-effective basis. Derivative financial instruments are used to manage certain exposures to fluctuations in exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. The Company does not enter into derivative financial agreements for speculative purposes. For derivatives that are not designated as hedges, the changes in the fair value are immediately recognized in earnings.
The effects on the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges consist of the following:
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of cash flow hedge | $ | 238 | $ | (7,431) | $ | 1,316 | $ | (2,523) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity contracts | 40 | 8,160 | (847) | 6,457 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative financial instruments | $ | 278 | $ | 729 | $ | 469 | $ | 3,934 | ||||||||||||||||||
(c)Supplier financing programs
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into supplier financing programs under which the suppliers can voluntarily elect to sell their receivables. The Company agrees to pay, on the invoice maturity date, the stated amount of the invoices that the Company has confirmed through the execution of bills of exchange. The terms of the trade payable arrangement are consistent with customary industry practice and are not impacted by the supplier’s decision to sell amounts under these arrangements. As of September 30, 2024, accounts payable include confirmed invoices from designated suppliers of $80,546 (December 31, 2023 $62,173).
21.Assets held for sale
On August 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its renewable energy business (excluding hydro) to LS Buyer for total cash consideration of up to $2,500,000 (subject to certain closing adjustments), excluding debt, consisting of $2,280,000 in cash at closing and up to $220,000 in cash pursuant to an earn out agreement relating to certain wind assets (the “Earn Out”). The renewable energy business primarily owns and operates, or has investments in, a diversified portfolio of non-regulated renewable and thermal energy generation assets.
The sale remains subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions, including the approval of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Company expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025 and to receive cash proceeds of approximately $1,600,000 to 1,800,000 (excluding the Earn Out) after repaying construction financing, and net of taxes, transaction fees and other closing adjustments.
The renewable energy business (excluding hydro) was classified as held for sale and as discontinued operations in the third quarter of 2024. No adjustments were made to the historical activity within the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows or the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity. Unless otherwise noted, the notes to these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements exclude amounts related to discontinued operations for all periods presented.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
21.Assets held for sale (continued)
The following table presents the carrying values of the major classes of assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale included in AQN’s Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
| (thousands of U.S. dollars) | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE | |||||||||||
Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalent | $ | 56,698 | $ | 31,091 | |||||||
Trade and other receivables, net | 70,419 | 122,754 | |||||||||
| Supplies and consumables inventory | 3,102 | 4,726 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 9,210 | 16,140 | |||||||||
Derivatives instruments | 6,508 | 5,336 | |||||||||
Other assets | 5,890 | 7,261 | |||||||||
| 151,827 | 187,308 | ||||||||||
Non current assets | |||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,969,661 | 3,390,677 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 17,985 | 21,474 | |||||||||
Long-term investments (a) | |||||||||||
Long-term investment carried at fair value | — | 61,064 | |||||||||
| Other long-term investments | 310,296 | 474,211 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments | 4,137 | 3,122 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 8,104 | 8,476 | |||||||||
Other assets | 10,121 | 14,590 | |||||||||
| 3,320,304 | 3,973,614 | ||||||||||
Total assets held for sale | 3,472,131 | 4,160,922 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ASSETS HELD FOR SALE | |||||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 5,150 | $ | 30,005 | |||||||
Accrued liabilities | 91,375 | 74,181 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 471 | 1,068 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments | 19,663 | 14,206 | |||||||||
| 116,659 | 119,460 | ||||||||||
Non current liabilities | |||||||||||
Long-term debt (b) | 1,249,096 | 1,015,875 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 12,638 | |||||||||
Derivative instruments | 71,846 | 69,990 | |||||||||
| Pension and other post-employment benefits obligation | 455 | 157 | |||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 143,500 | 174,296 | |||||||||
| 1,464,897 | 1,272,956 | ||||||||||
| Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale | $ | 1,581,556 | $ | 1,392,416 | |||||||
As of September 30, 2024, the non-controlling interest balance is $1,017,759 (December 31, 2023 - $990,770).
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
21.Assets held for sale (continued)
The following table presents the results of the discontinued operations, which are included in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in AQN’s Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
| (thousands of U.S. dollars) | Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||||
| Non-regulated energy sales | $ | 57,826 | $ | 55,511 | $ | 202,780 | $ | 188,500 | ||||||
Other revenue | 8,468 | 4,459 | 37,729 | 24,463 | ||||||||||
| 66,294 | 59,970 | 240,509 | 212,963 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses | 45,145 | 37,450 | 141,498 | 110,889 | ||||||||||
Non-regulated energy purchased | 831 | 3,772 | 4,860 | 15,073 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 11,225 | 16,436 | 80,992 | 81,872 | ||||||||||
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange | 3,889 | (5,764) | 22,564 | (3,318) | ||||||||||
| 61,090 | 51,894 | $ | 249,914 | 204,516 | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) from discontinued operations | 5,204 | 8,076 | (9,405) | 8,447 | ||||||||||
Interest expense | (13,871) | (12,564) | (39,420) | (33,099) | ||||||||||
Loss from long-term investments | (46,680) | (20,595) | (78,169) | (16,206) | ||||||||||
Loss on derivatives financial instruments | (16,608) | — | (16,608) | — | ||||||||||
Loss on classification as held for sale | (1,297,954) | — | (1,297,954) | — | ||||||||||
Other net gains (losses) | 1,396 | (979) | (15,881) | (7,566) | ||||||||||
Pension and other post-employment non-service costs | (13) | — | (40) | — | ||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (1,368,526) | (26,062) | (1,457,477) | (48,424) | ||||||||||
Income tax recovery | 4,533 | 13,054 | 47,975 | 35,041 | ||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations | (1,363,993) | (13,008) | (1,409,502) | (13,383) | ||||||||||
Add: Net loss attributable to non controlling interest included in discontinued operations | $ | 8,787 | $ | 13,397 | $ | 42,571 | $ | 40,010 | ||||||
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations attributable to AQN | $ | (1,355,206) | $ | 389 | $ | (1,366,931) | $ | 26,627 | ||||||
The discontinued operations’ held for sale assets include pretax impairments of approximately $1,297,954 for the period ended September 30, 2024. The impairment was recorded to write-down the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment assets to the estimated fair value of the business, based on the expected selling price less estimated cost to sell. These losses were included in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, in AQN’s Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The impairment will be updated, if necessary, based on the final sale price, after any adjustments at closing.
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| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
21.Assets held for sale (continued)
The fair value of the assets reclassified as held for sale was primarily determined based on the purchase price included in the purchase and sale agreement.
The consideration from the sale included an Earn Out component the fair value of which was determined based on the expected cash flows from certain wind assets. These future cash flows have been discounted to reflect their current present values.
AQN has elected not to separately disclose discontinued operations on AQN’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The following table summarizes AQN’s cash flows from discontinued operations.
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows provided by (used in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating activities1 | $ | 2,718 | $ | 42,628 | $ | 79,501 | $ | 78,670 | |||||||||||||||
| Investing activities | (24,149) | (128,611) | (134,295) | (241,723) | |||||||||||||||||||
1 For the three and the nine months ended September 2024, operating activities includes net changes in non-cash operating items of $8,710 and $23,376, respectively (2023 - $22,009 and $(3,235), respectively).
(a)Long-term investments
(i)Equity-method investees and development loans receivable from equity investees
The discontinued operations have non-controlling interests in operating renewable energy facilities and projects under construction. The discontinued operations have non-controlling interests in various corporations, partnerships and joint ventures with a total carrying value of $299,145 (December 31, 2023 - $343,713), including investments in VIEs of $65,652 (December 31, 2023 - $105,991).
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the discontinued operations made capital contributions of $9,074 to the Texas Coastal Wind Facilities (Stella, Cranell, East Raymond and West Raymond) and $6,039 to projects under construction.
Summarized combined information for AQN's investments in partnerships and joint ventures is as follows:
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,190,298 | $ | 2,654,262 | |||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,145,210 | 1,572,471 | |||||||||
| Net assets | $ | 1,045,088 | $ | 1,081,791 | |||||||
| AQN's ownership interest in the entities | 281,390 | 300,522 | |||||||||
Difference between investment carrying amount and underlying equity in net assets(a) | 17,755 | 43,191 | |||||||||
| AQN's investment carrying amount for the entities | $ | 299,145 | $ | 343,713 | |||||||
(a) The difference between the investment carrying amount and the underlying equity in net assets relates primarily to development fees, interest capitalized while the projects are under construction, the fair value of guarantees provided by the discontinued operations in regards to the investments and transaction costs.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
21.Assets held for sale (continued)
(a)Long-term investments (continued)
(i)Equity-method investees and development loans receivable from equity investees (continued)
Summarized combined information for the discontinued operations’ equity method investees (presented at 100%) is as follows:
| Nine months ended | |||||||||||
| September 30 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 110,418 | $ | 30,443 | |||||||
Net loss | (35,073) | (15,786) | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (b) | 17,726 | 31,726 | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to AQN | $ | (26,994) | $ | (7,661) | |||||||
Other comprehensive income attributable to AQN (b) | $ | 10,028 | $ | 6,167 | |||||||
(b) Other comprehensive income (loss) represents the Company’s proportion of the change in fair value, recorded in OCI at the investee level, on energy derivative financial instruments designated as a cash flow hedge.
Development projects are considered VIEs due to the level of equity at risk and the disproportionate voting and economic interests of the shareholders. The discontinued operations have committed loan and credit support facilities with some of its equity investees. During construction, the discontinued operations have agreed to provide cash advances and credit support for the continued development and construction of the equity investees' projects. As of September 30, 2024, the discontinued operations had issued letters of credit and guarantees of performance obligations under: a security of performance for a development opportunity; wind turbine and solar panel supply agreements; interconnection agreements; engineering, procurement and construction agreements; energy purchase agreements; and construction loan agreements. The fair value of the support provided to all equity investees as of September 30, 2024 amounts to $4,805 (December 31, 2023 - $12,666).
Summarized combined information for the discontinued operations’ VIEs is as follows:
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| AQN's maximum exposure in regards to VIEs | |||||||||||
| Carrying amount | $ | 65,652 | $ | 105,991 | |||||||
| Development loans receivable | 11,151 | 130,498 | |||||||||
Indirect guarantees of debt on behalf of VIEs | 244,206 | 740,866 | |||||||||
Other indirect guarantees and commitments on behalf of VIEs | 66,780 | 303,641 | |||||||||
| $ | 387,789 | $ | 1,280,996 | ||||||||
The commitments are presented on a gross basis assuming no recoverable value in the assets of the VIEs. In addition, as of September 30, 2024, the discontinued operations had issued $121,175 in letters of credit and guarantees of performance obligations under energy purchase agreements and decommissioning obligations on behalf of operating equity-method investees that are not considered VIEs.
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
21.Assets held for sale (continued)
(b) Long-term debt
Long-term debt classified as held for sale consists of the following:
| Borrowing type | Weighted average coupon | Maturity | Par value | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured revolving credit facilities | — | 2027 | N/A | $ | 303,686 | $ | 262,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. dollar borrowings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior secured project notes | 6.47 | % | 2025 | $ | 206,990 | 206,990 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canadian dollar borrowings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes (i) | 3.75 | % | 2027-2031 | C$ | 1,000,000 | 738,420 | 753,266 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,249,096 | $ | 1,015,875 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(i)Discontinuation of hedge accounting: renewable energy business
The Canadian dollar debt within the renewable energy business and the related cross currency interest rate swaps were classified as held for sale. A C$700,000 portion of the Canadian dollar debt was hedged using cross currency interest rate swaps that were designated as cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting was discontinued on the cross currency interest rate swaps when the renewable energy business was classified as held for sale as the forecasted transaction being hedged is no longer probable. As a result, a loss of $16,685, net of tax, was recorded in loss from discontinued operations due to the reclassification of the cash flow hedge reserve from other comprehensive income into earnings.
(c) Commitments
Contractual obligations relating to discontinued operations as of September 30, 2024 is shown below:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Thereafter | Total | |||||||||||||||||
| Service agreements | $ | 55,218 | $ | 56,118 | $ | 50,093 | $ | 53,981 | $ | 54,580 | $ | 236,297 | $ | 506,287 | |||||||||
| Capital projects | 8,828 | — | — | — | — | — | 8,828 | ||||||||||||||||
| Land easements and other | 11,000 | 13,549 | 13,747 | 13,920 | 14,110 | 516,667 | 582,993 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 75,046 | $ | 69,667 | $ | 63,840 | $ | 67,901 | $ | 68,690 | $ | 752,964 | $ | 1,098,108 | |||||||||
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
| September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts) | ||
21.Assets held for sale (continued)
(d) Acquisition of Liberty Construction JV including the Carvers Creek Solar Facility
On September 20, 2024, Liberty Construction (US) JV HoldCo LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired the remaining 50% ownership in Liberty Construction (US) JV LLC for consideration of $38,300. The net assets of Liberty Construction (US) JV LLC are comprised mainly of the net assets related to the Carvers Creek Solar Facility. The transaction has been accounted for as an asset acquisition.
The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.
Liberty Construction JV | |||||
| Working capital | $ | (7,802) | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 264,817 | ||||
Long-term debt | (196,158) | ||||
| Asset retirement obligation | (1,369) | ||||
Non-controlling interest | (17,884) | ||||
| Deferred tax liability | (3,304) | ||||
| Total net assets acquired | 38,300 | ||||
Less: cash and cash equivalents | 560 | ||||
| Net assets acquired, net of cash and cash equivalents | $ | 37,740 | |||
22.Comparative figures
Certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statement presentation adopted in the current period to represent continuing operations.
Management Discussion & Analysis Management of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN", "Company" or the "Corporation") has prepared the following discussion and analysis to provide information to assist its securityholders' understanding of the financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. This Management Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A") should be read in conjunction with AQN's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. This MD&A should also be read in conjunction with AQN's annual consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. This material is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar, and on the AQN website at www.algonquinpower.com. Additional information about AQN, including the most recent Annual Information Form ("AIF"), can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
Contents
| Explanatory Notes | |||||
| Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements and Forward-Looking Information | |||||
| Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures | |||||
| Overview and Business Strategy | |||||
| Significant Updates | |||||
2024 Third Quarter Results From Operations | |||||
2024 Year-to-Date Results From Operations | |||||
2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Net Earnings Summary | |||||
2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Adjusted EBITDA Summary | |||||
| Regulated Services Group | |||||
Corporate Group | |||||
Hydro Group | |||||
AQN: Other expenses | |||||
Discontinued Operations | |||||
| Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||
| Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures | |||||
| Liquidity and Capital Reserves | |||||
| Share-Based Compensation Plans | |||||
| Enterprise Risk Management | |||||
| Quarterly Financial Information | |||||
| Disclosure Controls and Procedures | |||||
| Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies | |||||
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Explanatory Notes
Unless otherwise indicated, financial information provided for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). As a result, the Company's financial information may not be comparable with financial information of other Canadian companies that provide financial information on another basis.
All monetary amounts are in U.S. dollars, except where otherwise noted. We denote any amounts denominated in Canadian dollars with "C$" immediately prior to the stated amount. Certain amounts in this MD&A may not total due to rounding.
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings assigned to them in the Company's most recent AIF.
The term "rate base" is used in this document. Rate base is a measure specific to rate-regulated utilities that is not intended to represent any financial measure as defined by U.S. GAAP. The measure is used by the regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions where the Company's rate-regulated subsidiaries operate. The calculation of this measure may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
Renewables business sale
On August 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its renewable energy business (excluding hydro) ("Renewables sale") to a wholly-owned subsidiary of LS Power (“LS Buyer”) for total cash consideration of up to $2.5 billion (subject to certain closing adjustments), excluding debt, consisting of $2.28 billion in cash at closing and up to $220 million in cash pursuant to an earn out agreement relating to certain wind assets (the "Earn Out"). The sale remains subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions, including the approval of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Company currently expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025 and for the net cash proceeds to be approximately $1.7 to $1.8 billion (excluding the Earn Out) after repaying non-consolidated construction financing, and net of taxes, transaction fees and other closing adjustments. This represents an increase to the Company’s previous estimate as a result of the buy-out of the Carvers Creek solar project during the third quarter of 2024, resulting in consolidation of $206.9 million of construction debt.
Due to construction timing delays on certain projects, as well as the mechanisms by which the associated tax equity attributes are expected to be monetized, approximately $150 million of net proceeds described above are now expected to be obtained in late 2025. The amount and timing of the ultimate net cash proceeds will be dependent on, among other things, third-party consents and completion and final construction costs of certain in-construction assets and the associated monetization of tax credits on these projects.
The Company concluded the consolidated assets within the renewable energy business being sold have met the accounting requirements to be presented as “Held for Sale” in the third quarter of 2024 based on the receipt of final commercial terms, Board (as defined herein) approval to consummate the transaction, and the signing of the sale agreement all occurring within this quarter. As a result, the renewable energy business (excluding hydro) has been classified as "discontinued operations" for the current and comparative periods. The Company recorded an impairment loss of $1,298.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 as a result of the classification of the renewable energy business (excluding hydro) as “discontinued operations”. The recorded impairment loss represents an increase from the Company's original estimate primarily due to capital expenditures during the third quarter of 2024, changes in foreign exchange rates and market changes in the assumptions used in calculating the fair value of the Earn-Out. However, the ultimate loss recorded upon the disposition of the renewable energy business (excluding hydro) will be dependent on, among other things, the timing and amount of future capital expenditures relating to the assets being disposed of, the associated monetization of tax credits on certain projects, which will impact the carrying value of these assets, the consideration received and other closing adjustments.
The discontinued operations operate as a distinct segment and have no impact on the operations of the Regulated Services Group operating segment, other than sharing certain corporate support functions and benefiting from corporate debt and equity funding. This MD&A reflects the results of continuing operations, unless otherwise noted.
Unless noted otherwise, this MD&A is based on information available to management as of November 7, 2024.
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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements and Forward-Looking Information
This document may contain statements that constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and the respective policies, regulations and rules under such laws or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking information"). The words "aims", "anticipates", "believes", "budget", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "may", "might", "plans", "projects", "schedule", "should", "will", "would", "seeks", "strives", "targets" (and grammatical variations of such terms) and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. Specific forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to, statements relating to: expected future growth, earnings and results of operations; the Renewables sale and the anticipated impact thereof on the Corporation, including expectations regarding the timing of the sale, the proceeds therefrom and the ultimate impairment loss to be recorded; the Company’s integrated customer solution technology platform; liquidity, capital resources and operational requirements; sources of funding, including adequacy and availability of credit facilities, cash flows from operations, capital markets financing, and asset recycling or asset sales initiatives; ongoing and planned acquisitions, dispositions, projects, initiatives or other transactions, including expectations regarding timing, costs, proceeds, financing, results, ownership structures, regulatory matters, in-service dates and completion dates; financing plans; expectations regarding future macroeconomic conditions; expectations regarding the Company's corporate development activities and the results thereof; expectations regarding regulatory hearings, motions, filings, appeals and approvals, including rate reviews, and the timing, impacts and outcomes thereof; expectations regarding the redemption of outstanding notes; expected future generation, capacity and production of the Company's energy facilities; expectations regarding future capital investments, including expected timing, investment plans, sources of funds and impacts; capital management plans and objectives; expectations regarding the outcome of legal claims and disputes; strategy and goals; dividends to shareholders; expectations regarding future "greening the fleet" initiatives; credit ratings and equity credit from rating agencies; expectations regarding debt repayment and refinancing; the impact on the Company of actual or proposed laws, regulations and rules, including the EIFEL rules and the GMTA (each as defined herein); the expected impact of changes in customer usage on the Regulated Services Group's revenue; accounting estimates; interest rates, including the anticipated effect of an increase thereof; financing costs; and currency exchange rates. All forward-looking information is given pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of applicable securities legislation.
The forecasts and projections that make up the forward-looking information contained herein are based on certain factors or assumptions which include, but are not limited to: the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and requested rate decisions; the absence of material adverse regulatory decisions being received and the expectation of regulatory stability; the absence of any material equipment breakdown or failure; availability of financing (including tax equity financing and self-monetization transactions for U.S. federal tax credits) on commercially reasonable terms; the stability of credit ratings of the Corporation and its subsidiaries; the absence of unexpected material liabilities or uninsured losses; the continued availability of commodity supplies and stability of commodity prices; the absence of interest rate increases or significant currency exchange rate fluctuations; the absence of significant operational, financial or supply chain disruptions or liability, including relating to import controls and tariffs; the continued ability to maintain systems and facilities to ensure their continued performance; the absence of a severe and prolonged downturn in general economic, credit, social or market conditions; the successful and timely development and construction of new projects; the closing of pending acquisitions substantially in accordance with the expected timing for such acquisitions; the absence of capital project or financing cost overruns; sufficient liquidity and capital resources; the continuation of long-term weather patterns and trends; the absence of significant counterparty defaults; the continued competitiveness of electricity pricing when compared with alternative sources of energy; the realization of the anticipated benefits of the Corporation's acquisitions and joint ventures; the absence of a change in applicable laws, political conditions, public policies and directions by governments materially negatively affecting the Corporation; the ability to obtain and maintain licenses and permits; maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; the absence of material fluctuations in market energy prices; the absence of material disputes with taxation authorities or changes to applicable tax laws; continued maintenance of information technology infrastructure and the absence of a material breach of cybersecurity; the successful implementation and operation of new information technology systems and infrastructure; favourable relations with external stakeholders; favourable labour relations; that the Corporation will be able to successfully integrate newly acquired entities, and the absence of any material adverse changes to such entities prior to closing; the absence of undisclosed liabilities of entities being acquired; that such entities will maintain constructive regulatory relationships with applicable regulatory authorities; the ability of the Corporation to retain key personnel of acquired entities and the value of such employees; no adverse developments in the business and affairs of the sellers during the period when transitional services are provided to the Corporation in connection with any acquisition; the ability of the Corporation to satisfy its liabilities and meet its debt service obligations following completion of any acquisition; the ability of the Corporation to successfully execute future "greening the fleet" initiatives; and the ability of the Corporation to effect the Renewables sale and realize the anticipated benefits therefrom.
The forward-looking information contained herein is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or results anticipated by the forward-looking information. Factors which could cause results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic, credit, social or market conditions; changes in customer energy usage patterns and energy demand;
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reductions in the liquidity of energy markets; global climate change; the incurrence of environmental liabilities; natural disasters, diseases, pandemics, public health emergencies and other force majeure events and the collateral consequences thereof, including the disruption of economic activity, volatility in capital and credit markets and legislative and regulatory responses; critical equipment breakdown or failure; supply chain disruptions; the imposition of import controls or tariffs; the failure of information technology infrastructure and other cybersecurity measures to protect against data, privacy and cybersecurity breaches; failure to successfully implement and operate, and cost overruns and delays in connection with, new information technology systems and infrastructure; physical security breach; the loss of key personnel and/or labour disruptions; seasonal fluctuations and variability in weather conditions and natural resource availability; reductions in demand for electricity, natural gas and water due to developments in technology; reliance on transmission systems owned and operated by third parties; issues arising with respect to land use rights and access to the Corporation's facilities; terrorist attacks; fluctuations in commodity and energy prices; capital expenditures; reliance on subsidiaries; the incurrence of an uninsured loss; a credit rating downgrade; an increase in financing costs or limits on access to credit and capital markets; inflation; increases and fluctuations in interest rates and failure to manage exposure to credit and financial instrument risk; currency exchange rate fluctuations; restricted financial flexibility due to covenants in existing credit agreements; an inability to refinance maturing debt on favourable terms; disputes with taxation authorities or changes to applicable tax laws; failure to identify, acquire, develop or timely place in service projects to maximize the value of tax credits; requirement for greater than expected contributions to post-employment benefit plans; default by a counterparty; inaccurate assumptions, judgments and/or estimates with respect to asset retirement obligations; failure to maintain required regulatory authorizations; changes in, or failure to comply with, applicable laws and regulations; failure of compliance programs; failure to identify attractive acquisition or development candidates necessary to pursue the Corporation’s growth strategy; failure to dispose of assets (at all or at a competitive price) to fund the Company’s operations and growth plans; delays and cost overruns in the design and construction of projects; loss of key customers; failure to complete or realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or joint ventures; Atlantica (as defined herein) or a third-party joint venture partner acting in a manner contrary to the Corporation's interests; a drop in the market value of Atlantica's ordinary shares; facilities being condemned or otherwise taken by governmental entities; increased external stakeholder activism adverse to the Corporation's interests; fluctuations in the price and liquidity of the Corporation's common shares and the Corporation's other securities; impact of significant demands placed on the Corporation as a result of pending acquisitions or growth strategies; potential undisclosed liabilities of any entities being acquired by the Corporation; uncertainty regarding the length of time required to complete pending acquisitions; the failure to implement the Corporation's strategic objectives or achieve expected benefits relating to acquisitions, dispositions or other initiatives, including with respect to the Renewables sale; the possibility of adverse reactions or changes in business relationships or relationships with employees resulting from the announcement or completion of the Renewables sale ; risks relating to the diversion of the Board's or management's attention in connection with the Renewables sale; indebtedness of any entity being acquired by the Corporation; unanticipated expenses and/or cash payments as a result of change of control and/or termination provisions in purchase or sale agreements; and the reliance on third parties for certain transitional services following the completion of an acquisition. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Some of these and other factors are discussed in more detail under the heading "Enterprise Risk Management" in this MD&A and under the heading "Enterprise Risk Factors" in the Corporation's most recent AIF.
Forward-looking information contained herein (including any financial outlook) is provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding the Corporation and its business, operations, risks, financial performance, financial position and cash flows as at and for the periods indicated and to present information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future, and the reader is cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this document and based on the plans, beliefs, estimates, projections, expectations, opinions and assumptions of management on the date hereof. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. While subsequent events and developments may cause the Corporation's views to change, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained herein is qualified by these cautionary statements.
Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures
AQN uses a number of financial measures to assess the performance of its business lines. Some measures are calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, while other measures do not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, each as defined in Canadian National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. AQN's method of calculating these measures may differ from methods used by other companies and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
The terms "Adjusted Net Earnings", "Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization" ("Adjusted EBITDA"), "Adjusted Funds from Operations", and "Net Utility Sales", which are used throughout this MD&A, are non-GAAP
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financial measures. An explanation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures is set out below and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, in each case, can be found in this MD&A. In addition, "Adjusted Net Earnings" is presented throughout this MD&A on a per common share basis. Adjusted Net Earnings per common share is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period.
AQN does not provide reconciliations for forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures as AQN is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various events that have not yet occurred, are out of AQN's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, and that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking U.S. GAAP financial measure. For these same reasons, AQN is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures.
The composition of Adjusted EBITDA has been changed compared to AQN's MD&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to include expenses related to corporate administrative expenses, which are now included within operating expenses. This change was made as these expenses are used by management to evaluate the operating performance of each business unit. Comparative figures have been adjusted for this new composition.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by many investors to compare companies on the basis of ability to generate cash from operations. AQN uses these calculations to monitor the amount of cash generated by AQN. AQN uses Adjusted EBITDA to assess the operating performance of AQN without the effects of (as applicable): depreciation and amortization expense, income tax expense or recoveries, acquisition and transition costs (including costs related to the 2023 strategic review of the Company's renewable energy business), certain litigation expenses, interest expense, gain or loss on derivative financial instruments, write down of intangibles and property, plant and equipment, earnings attributable to non-controlling interests exclusive of Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value ("HLBV") income (which represents the value of net tax attributes earned in the period from electricity generated by certain of its U.S. wind power and U.S. solar generation facilities), non-service pension and post-employment costs, cost related to tax equity financing, costs related to management succession and executive retirement, costs related to prior period adjustments due to changes in tax law, costs related to condemnation proceedings, gain or loss on foreign exchange, earnings or loss from discontinued operations, changes in value of investments carried at fair value, gains and losses on disposition of assets, prior period adjustments included in the gain (loss) from equity method investments not operated by the Company, and other typically non-recurring or unusual items. AQN adjusts for these factors as they may be non-cash, unusual in nature and are not factors used by management for evaluating the operating performance of the Company. AQN believes that presentation of this measure will enhance an investor's understanding of AQN's operating performance. The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA for each of its operating segments separately. For Adjusted EBITDA for the Regulated Services Group please see 2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Regulated Services Group Adjusted EBITDA on page 20 of this MD&A. For Adjusted EBITDA for the Corporate Group and for the Hydro Group, please see Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA and Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA on page 28 of this MD&A. The Company previously referred to these segmented measures as "Divisional Operating Profit" and has changed the description to Adjusted EBITDA to align with industry practice. No change was made to the composition or computation thereof. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be representative of cash provided by operating activities or results of operations determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and can be impacted positively or negatively by these items. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings, see Non-GAAP Financial Measures starting on page 34 of this MD&A.
Adjusted Net Earnings
Adjusted Net Earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure used by many investors to compare net earnings from operations without the effects of certain volatile primarily non-cash items that generally have no current economic impact or items such as acquisition expenses or certain litigation expenses that are viewed as not directly related to a company's operating performance. AQN uses Adjusted Net Earnings to assess its performance without the effects of (as applicable): gains or losses on foreign exchange, foreign exchange forward contracts, interest rate swaps, acquisition and transition costs (including costs related to the 2023 strategic review of the Company's renewable energy business), one-time costs of arranging tax equity financing, certain litigation expenses and write down of intangibles and property, plant and equipment, earnings or loss from discontinued operations, unrealized mark-to-market revaluation impacts, costs related to management succession and executive retirement, costs related to prior period adjustments due to changes in tax law, costs related to condemnation proceedings, changes in value of investments carried at fair value, gains and losses on disposition of assets, prior period adjustments included in the gain (loss) from equity method investments not operated by the Company and other typically non-recurring or unusual items as these are not reflective of the performance of the underlying business of AQN. AQN believes that analysis and presentation of net earnings or loss on this basis will enhance an investor's understanding of the operating performance of its businesses. Adjusted Net Earnings is not intended to be representative of net earnings or loss determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and can be impacted positively or negatively by these
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items. For a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings to net earnings, see Non-GAAP Financial Measures starting on page 35 of this MD&A.
Adjusted Funds from Operations
Adjusted Funds from Operations is a non-GAAP financial measure used by investors to compare cash provided by operating activities without the effects of certain volatile items that generally have no current economic impact or items such as acquisition expenses that are viewed as not directly related to a company's operating performance. AQN uses Adjusted Funds from Operations to assess its performance without the effects of (as applicable): changes in working capital balances, acquisition and transition costs, certain litigation expenses, cash provided by or used in discontinued operations, cash provided by disposition of assets and other typically non-recurring items affecting cash from operations as these are not reflective of the long-term performance of the underlying businesses of AQN. AQN believes that analysis and presentation of funds from operations on this basis will enhance an investor's understanding of the operating performance of its businesses. Adjusted Funds from Operations is not intended to be representative of cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and can be impacted positively or negatively by these items. For a reconciliation of Adjusted Funds from Operations to cash provided by operating activities, see Non-GAAP Financial Measures starting on page 36 of this MD&A.
Net Utility Sales
Net Utility Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure used by investors to identify utility revenue after commodity costs, either water, natural gas or electricity, where these commodity costs are generally included as a pass through in rates to its utility customers. AQN uses Net Utility Sales to assess its utility revenues without the effects of fluctuating commodity costs as such costs are predominantly passed through and paid for by utility customers. AQN believes that analysis and presentation of Net Utility Sales on this basis will enhance an investor's understanding of the revenue generation of the Regulated Services Group. It is not intended to be representative of revenue as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a reconciliation of Net Utility Sales to revenue, see Regulated Services Group 2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Regulated Services Group Adjusted EBITDA on page 20 of this MD&A.
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Overview and Business Strategy
AQN is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Effective August 9, 2024, subsequent to the signing of the transaction agreement in respect of the Renewables sale, AQN revised its reportable segments to align with strategic priorities and internal governance. The new reportable segments align with how the Company assesses financial performance and makes decisions regarding resource allocations. AQN's operations are now organized across three business units consisting of: the Regulated Services Group, which primarily owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Chile; the Hydro Group, consisting of the hydroelectric business which is not being sold as a part of the Renewables sale; and the Corporate Group, which includes corporate and service companies as well as the Company's investment in Atlantica. The investment in Atlantica is not being sold as a part of the Renewables sale, but is in the process of being sold in a separate transaction. The pending sale of the investment in Atlantica does not meet the criteria to qualify as a discontinued operation as its sale does not represent a strategic shift for the Company. Thus, it has now been included within the Corporate Group. The former Renewable Energy Group operating segment is reported as discontinued operations and is no longer a reportable segment (see Note 21 to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements - Business acquisitions and dispositions). Through its activities, the Company aims to drive growth in earnings and cash flows to support a sustainable dividend and share price appreciation. AQN strives to achieve these results while also seeking to maintain a business risk profile consistent with its BBB flat investment grade credit ratings and a strong focus on Environmental, Social and Governance factors.
Summary Structure of the Business
The following chart depicts, in summary form, AQN's key businesses. A more detailed description of AQN's organizational structure as of the date of the AIF, which includes the former Renewable Energy Group operating segment that is now classified as “discontinued operations”, can be found in the most recent AIF.
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Regulated Services Group
The Regulated Services Group primarily operates a diversified portfolio of regulated utility systems located in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Chile serving approximately 1,260,000 customer connections as at September 30, 2024 (using an average of 2.5 customers per connection, this translates into approximately 3,150,000 customers). The Regulated Services Group seeks to provide safe, high quality, and reliable services to its customers and to deliver stable and predictable earnings to AQN. In addition to encouraging and supporting organic growth within its service territories, the Regulated Services Group may seek to deliver long-term growth through acquisitions of additional utility systems and pursuing "greening the fleet" opportunities.
The Regulated Services Group's regulated electrical distribution utility systems and related generation assets are located in the U.S. states of Arkansas, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire and Oklahoma, as well as in Bermuda, which together served approximately 310,000 electric customer connections as at September 30, 2024. The group also owns and operates generating assets with a gross capacity of approximately 2.0 GW and has investments in generating assets with approximately 0.3 GW of net generation capacity.
The Regulated Services Group's regulated water distribution and wastewater collection utility systems are located in the U.S. States of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Texas as well as in Chile which together served approximately 575,000 customer connections as at September 30, 2024.
The Regulated Services Group's regulated natural gas distribution utility systems are located in the U.S. States of Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Missouri, and New York, and in the Canadian Province of New Brunswick, which together served approximately 375,000 natural gas customer connections as at September 30, 2024.
Below is a breakdown of the Regulated Services Group's Revenue by geographic area and by commodity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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Hydro Group
The Hydro group represents hydroelectric assets that are not being sold as a part of the Renewables sale (hereinafter referred to as "Hydro Group"). The Hydro Group generates and sells electrical energy produced by its 14 hydroelectric generating facilities located in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Quebec with a combined gross generating capacity of approximately 115 MW and a net generating capacity of approximately 106 MW.
Corporate Group
The Corporate group mainly includes the corporate and service companies, corporate debt and the Company's investment in Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc ("Atlantica") (collectively referred to as the "Corporate Group"). The Company's investment in Atlantica was previously included within the former Renewable Energy Group operating segment that is now classified as “discontinued operations”.
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Significant Updates
Operating Results
AQN's operating results relative to the same period last year are as follows:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions except per share information) | Three months ended September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders | $49.5 | $(174.9) | 128% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders including discontinued operations1 | $(1,305.7) | $(174.5) | (648)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings2 | $64.9 | $68.6 | (5)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 | $264.4 | $254.9 | 4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations | $0.06 | $(0.26) | 123% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) per common share including discontinued operations | $(1.71) | $(0.26) | (558)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings per common share2 | $0.08 | $0.10 | (20)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | The net loss attributable to the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by an impairment loss of $1,298.0 million on the assets of the renewable energy business (excluding hydro) upon classification as held-for-sale. | ||||
| 2 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
Sale of the Renewable Energy Business
On August 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its renewable energy business (excluding hydro) to LS Buyer. Please refer to the section titled “Explanatory Notes” above for additional details regarding the Renewables sale.
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2024 Third Quarter Results From Operations1
Key Financial Information | Three months ended September 30 | ||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions except per share information) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 573.2 | $ | 564.8 | |||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | 49.5 | (174.9) | |||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | 66.7 | 132.6 | |||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings2 | 64.9 | 68.6 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 | 264.4 | 254.9 | |||||||||
Adjusted Funds from Operations2 | 143.3 | 146.8 | |||||||||
| Dividends declared to common shareholders | 50.4 | 75.6 | |||||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 767,237,000 | 689,055,000 | |||||||||
| Per share | |||||||||||
Basic net earnings (loss) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.26) | |||||||
Diluted net earnings (loss) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.26) | |||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings2 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.10 | |||||||
| Dividends declared to common shareholders | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.11 | |||||||
| 1 | Reflects results of continuing operations (see Explanatory Notes). | ||||
| 2 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, AQN reported basic net earnings per common share of $0.06 as compared to basic net loss per common share of $0.26 during the same period in 2023, an increase of $0.32.
The net earnings attributable to shareholders of $49.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 includes earnings from continuing operations of $33.4 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $16.1 million. The net earnings attributable to shareholders was primarily driven by:
•Adjusted Net Earnings of $64.9 million, as further discussed below (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures); partially offset by:
•other net losses of $9.5 million mainly relating to costs associated with the sale of the shares of Atlantica held by an indirect subsidiary of the Company, restructuring costs and other miscellaneous write-offs
The net loss attributable to shareholders of $174.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 includes loss from continuing operations of $174.3 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $0.6 million. It was primarily driven by:
•Adjusted Net Earnings of $68.6 million, as further discussed below (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures); offset by:
•a loss on investments carried at fair value (primarily the Company's investment in Atlantica) of $183.8 million (net of tax); and
•other net losses of $57.5 million (net of tax) primarily due to $47.3 million of costs written off at Empire Electric related to securitization.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, AQN reported Adjusted Net Earnings per common share of $0.08 as compared to $0.10 per common share during the same period in 2023, a decrease of $0.02 (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures). Adjusted Net Earnings decreased by $3.7 million period over period (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures). This decrease was primarily driven by:
•an increase of $7.5 million in the Regulated Services Group's operating profit primarily due to the implementation of new rates at Bermuda Electric Light Company ("BELCO"), CalPeco, Empire Electric System, New York Water, Pine Bluff and Park Water Systems; offset by:
•an increase of $11.1 million in depreciation expense driven by additional capital invested by the Company; and
•a net increase of $3.0 million in interest expense representing a $9.8 million increase in reported interest expense primarily driven by a interest expense upon reclassification for the $306.5 million secured credit facility held, prior to its repayment on June 20, 2024 by Liberty Development Energy Solutions B.V. (the "Margin Loan") as debt, with an offsetting decrease in net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest. The net increase is driven by increased borrowings to support growth initiatives.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2024, basic net earnings per common share and Adjusted Net Earnings per common share were also impacted by the issuance of an aggregate of 76,909,700 common shares in connection with the settlement of the Purchase contracts that were components of the Company’s outstanding Green Equity Units.(see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures and Note 10 to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements - Shareholder's capital).
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, AQN experienced an average exchange rate of Canadian to U.S. dollars of approximately 0.7333 as compared to 0.7456 in the same period in 2023, and an average exchange rate of Chilean pesos to U.S. dollars of approximately 0.0011 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 0.0012 for the same period in 2023. As such, any period over period variance in revenue or expenses, in local currency, at any of AQN's Canadian or Chilean entities is affected by a change in the average exchange rate upon conversion to AQN's reporting currency.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, AQN reported total revenue of $573.2 million as compared to $564.8 million during the same period in 2023, an increase of $8.4 million or 1.5%. The major factors impacting AQN's revenue in the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 are as follows:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Three months ended September 30 | ||||
| Comparative Prior Period Revenue | $ | 564.8 | |||
| REGULATED SERVICES GROUP | |||||
| Existing Facilities | |||||
Electricity: Decrease is primarily due to lower pass through costs. This is partially offset by higher revenues at the Empire Electric System (MO) to recover previously incurred costs that resulted from the extreme winter storm conditions experienced in Texas and parts of the central U.S. in the first quarter of 2021 and the retirement of the Asbury generating plant. | (3.1) | ||||
Natural Gas: Decrease is primarily due to lower pass through commodity costs. | (9.0) | ||||
Water: | 1.2 | ||||
Other: | (1.1) | ||||
| (12.0) | |||||
| Rate Reviews | |||||
Electricity: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at BELCO, CalPeco (CA) and Empire (AR) Electric Systems. | 12.1 | ||||
Natural Gas: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the St. Lawrence (NY) and Peach State (GA) Gas Systems and temporary rates at the EnergyNorth (NH) Gas System. | 1.4 | ||||
Water: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the New York (NY), Pine Bluff (AR) and Park (CA) Water Systems. | 8.6 | ||||
| 22.1 | |||||
| Foreign Exchange | (1.9) | ||||
HYDRO GROUP | 0.4 | ||||
CORPORATE GROUP | (0.1) | ||||
| Foreign Exchange | (0.1) | ||||
| Current Period Revenue | $ | 573.2 | |||
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2024 Year-to-Date Results From Operations1
Key Financial Information | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions except per share information) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,734.7 | $ | 1,818.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | 172.9 | (184.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | 433.6 | 427.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings2 | 186.8 | 198.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 | 790.5 | 751.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Funds from Operations2 | 434.1 | 433.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared to common shareholders | 209.6 | 226.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 719,720,000 | 688,539,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic net earnings (loss) | $ | 0.23 | $ | (0.28) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net earnings (loss) | $ | 0.23 | $ | (0.28) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings2 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared to common shareholders | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.33 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Reflects results of continuing operations (see Explanatory Notes). | ||||
| 2 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, AQN reported basic net earnings per common share of $0.23 as compared to basic net loss per common share of $0.28 during the same period in 2023, an increase of $0.51.
The net earnings attributable to shareholders of $172.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes earnings from continuing operations of $117.6 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $55.2 million. The net earnings attributable to shareholders was primarily driven by:
•Adjusted Net Earnings of $186.8 million, as further discussed below (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures); and
•a gain on investments carried at fair value (primarily the Company's investment in Atlantica) of $23.7 million; partially offset by:
•other net losses of $19.9 million, mainly relating to legal costs associated with the sale of the shares of Atlantica held by an indirect subsidiary of the Company, restructuring costs and other miscellaneous write-offs.
The net loss attributable to shareholders of $184.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes loss from continuing operations of $186.7 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $2.4 million. The net loss attributable to shareholders was primarily driven by:
•Adjusted Net Earnings of $198.2 million, as further discussed below (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures); offset by:
•a loss on investments carried at fair value (primarily the Company's investment in Atlantica) of $297.4 million (net of tax); and
•other net losses of $80.6 million (net of tax) primarily due to $47.3 million of costs written off at Empire Electric related to securitization.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, AQN reported Adjusted Net Earnings per common share of $0.25 compared to $0.28 per common share during the same period in 2023, a decrease of $0.03 (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures). Adjusted Net Earnings decreased by $11.4 million year over year (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures), primarily due to:
•an increase of $32.0 million in the Regulated Services Group's operating profit primarily due to the implementation of new rates; offset by:
•a net increase in interest expense of $21.6 million representing an increase in reported interest expense of $41.4 million, driven by higher interest rates as well as increased borrowings to support growth initiatives; partially offset by a decrease of $19.2 million in net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest due to reclassification of the Margin Loan as debt from non-controlling interest; and
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•an increase in depreciation expense of $33.1 million, driven by additional capital invested by the Company.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, basic net earnings per common share and Adjusted Net Earnings per common share were also impacted by the issuance of an aggregate of 76,909,700 common shares in connection with the settlement of the Purchase contracts that were components of the Company’s outstanding Green Equity Units (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures and Note 10 to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements - Shareholder's capital).
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, AQN experienced an average exchange rate of Canadian to U.S. dollars of approximately 0.7351 as compared to 0.7433 in the same period in 2023, and an average exchange rate of Chilean pesos to U.S. dollars of approximately 0.0011 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 0.0012 for the same period in 2023. As such, any year-over-year variance in revenue or expenses, in local currency, at any of AQN's Canadian or Chilean entities is affected by a change in the average exchange rate upon conversion to AQN's reporting currency.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, AQN reported total revenue of $1,734.7 million as compared to $1,818.3 million during the same period in 2023, a decrease of $83.6 million or 4.6%. The major factors resulting in the decrease in AQN's revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 are as follows:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||
| Comparative Prior Period Revenue | $ | 1,818.3 | |||
| REGULATED SERVICES GROUP | |||||
| Existing Facilities | |||||
Electricity: Decrease is primarily due to lower pass through costs. This is partially offset by higher revenues at the Empire Electric System (MO) to recover previously incurred costs that resulted from the extreme winter storm conditions experienced in Texas and parts of the central U.S. in the first quarter of 2021 and the retirement of the Asbury generating plant. | (28.3) | ||||
Natural Gas: Decrease is primarily due to lower pass through commodity costs. | (67.3) | ||||
Water: Increase is primarily due to the inflationary rate increase mechanism at the Suralis (Chile) Water System. | 2.5 | ||||
Other: Decrease is primarily due to lower activity in the non-regulated business in Bermuda. | (5.2) | ||||
| (98.3) | |||||
| Rate Reviews | |||||
Electricity: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at BELCO Electric System, CalPeco (CA), and Empire (AR) Electric Systems and temporary rates at the Granite State (NH) Electric System partially offset by one-time revenues in the second quarter of 2023 from a retroactive rate increase at the CalPeco (CA) Electric System. | 7.0 | ||||
Natural Gas: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the St. Lawrence (NY) and Peach State (GA) Gas Systems and temporary rates at the EnergyNorth (NH) Gas System. | 7.1 | ||||
Water: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the New York (NY), Pine Bluff (AR), and Park (CA) Water Systems. | 9.0 | ||||
| 23.1 | |||||
| Foreign Exchange | (9.5) | ||||
HYDRO GROUP | 1.3 | ||||
CORPORATE GROUP | 0 | ||||
| Foreign Exchange | (0.2) | ||||
| Current Period Revenue | $ | 1,734.7 | |||
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2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Net Earnings Summary
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $49.5 million, which includes earnings from continuing operations of $33.4 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $16.1 million. The net loss attributable to shareholders was $174.9 million for the comparable period in 2023, which includes loss from continuing operations of $174.3 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $0.6 million. The net earnings from continuing operations attributable to shareholders increased by $224.4 million or 128.3%.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $172.9 million, which includes earnings from continuing operations of $117.6 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $55.2 million. The net loss attributable to shareholders was $184.3 million for the comparable period in 2023, which includes loss from continuing operations of $186.7 million and HLBV and other adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests of $2.4 million. The net earnings from continuing operations attributable to shareholders increased by $357.2 million or 193.8%.
The following table outlines the changes to net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023.
| Change in net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to shareholders – Prior Period Balance | $ | (174.9) | $ | (184.3) | |||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 9.5 | 39.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (11.1) | (33.1) | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange | (3.4) | 4.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (9.8) | (41.4) | |||||||||||||||
| Change in value of investments carried at fair value | 214.0 | 356.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Other net losses | 64.7 | 91.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Pension and post-employment non-service costs | 1.9 | 4.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative financial instruments | (0.4) | (3.4) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (47.2) | (83.3) | |||||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests, exclusive of HLBV | 6.2 | 21.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to shareholders – Current Period Balance | $ | 49.5 | $ | 172.9 | |||||||||||||
Change in Net Earnings (loss) ($) | $ | 224.4 | $ | 357.2 | |||||||||||||
Change in Net Earnings (loss) (%) | 128.3 | % | 193.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, cash provided by operating activities totaled $66.7 million as compared to $132.6 million during the same period in 2023, a decrease of $65.9 million primarily as a result of changes in working capital items of $35.8 million (see Note 19 to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements - Non Cash Operating Items) and a decrease of $16.2 million in distributions received from equity investments (net of income). During the three months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Funds from Operations totaled $143.3 million as compared to Adjusted Funds from Operations of $146.8 million during the same period in 2023, a decrease of $3.5 million (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures).
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, cash provided by operating activities totaled $433.6 million as compared to $427.3 million during the same period in 2023, an increase of $6.3 million primarily as a result of changes in working capital items of $33.6 million (see Note 19 to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements - Non Cash Operating Items offset by an increase of $16.2 million in distributions received from equity investments (net of income) . During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Funds from Operations totaled $434.1 million as compared to Adjusted Funds from Operations of $433.5 million during the same period in 2023, an increase of $0.6 million (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures).
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2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Adjusted EBITDA Summary
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $264.4 million as compared to $254.9 million during the same period in 2023, an increase of $9.5 million or 3.7% (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures). Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $790.5 million as compared to $751.4 million during the same period in 2023, an increase of $39.1 million or 5.2%. The breakdown of Adjusted EBITDA by the Company's main business units and a summary of changes are shown below.
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 by business units | September 30 | September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA for Regulated Services Group1 | $ | 236.2 | $ | 228.7 | $ | 706.0 | $ | 674.0 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA for Hydro Group1 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 21.0 | 19.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA for Corporate Group1 | 21.1 | 19.7 | 63.5 | 57.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total AQN Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 264.4 | $ | 254.9 | $ | 790.5 | $ | 751.4 | |||||||||||||||
Change in Adjusted EBITDA1 ($) | $ | 9.5 | $ | 39.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in Adjusted EBITDA1 (%) | 3.7 | % | 5.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in Adjusted EBITDA1 Breakdown | Three months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Regulated Services | Hydro | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||
| Prior period balances | $ | 228.7 | $ | 6.5 | $ | 19.7 | $ | 254.9 | ||||||
| Existing Facilities and Investments | (13.8) | 0.7 | 1.4 | (11.7) | ||||||||||
| Rate Reviews | 22.1 | — | — | 22.1 | ||||||||||
| Foreign Exchange Impact | (0.8) | (0.1) | — | (0.9) | ||||||||||
| Total change during the period | $ | 7.5 | $ | 0.6 | $ | 1.4 | $ | 9.5 | ||||||
| Current period balances | $ | 236.2 | $ | 7.1 | $ | 21.1 | $ | 264.4 | ||||||
Change in Adjusted EBITDA1 Breakdown | Nine months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Regulated Services | Hydro | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||
| Prior period balances | $ | 674.0 | $ | 19.5 | $ | 57.9 | $ | 751.4 | ||||||
| Existing Facilities and Investments | (8.0) | 1.5 | 5.6 | (0.9) | ||||||||||
| Rate Reviews | 43.0 | — | — | 43.0 | ||||||||||
| Foreign Exchange Impact | (3.0) | — | — | (3.0) | ||||||||||
| Total change during the period | $ | 32.0 | $ | 1.5 | $ | 5.6 | $ | 39.1 | ||||||
| Current period balances | $ | 706.0 | $ | 21.0 | $ | 63.5 | $ | 790.5 | ||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
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REGULATED SERVICES GROUP
The Regulated Services Group primarily operates rate-regulated utilities that as of September 30, 2024 provided distribution services to approximately 1,260,000 customer connections in the electric, natural gas, and water and wastewater sectors which is an increase of approximately 2,000 customer connections as compared to September 30, 2023.
The Regulated Services Group's strategy is to grow its business organically and through acquisitions. The Regulated Services Group believes that its business results are maximized by building constructive regulatory and customer relationships, and enhancing customer connections in the communities in which it operates.
| Utility System Type | As at September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Assets | Net Utility Sales1 | Total Customer Connections2 | Assets | Net Utility Sales1 | Total Customer Connections2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Electricity | 5,374.5 | 690.9 | 310,000 | 5,086.9 | 664.5 | 309,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Natural Gas | 1,883.5 | 261.8 | 375,000 | 1,769.0 | 258.2 | 375,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Water and Wastewater | 1,743.7 | 287.1 | 575,000 | 1,630.8 | 285.0 | 571,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | 146.2 | 38.3 | 311.0 | 39.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 9,147.9 | $ | 1,278.1 | 1,260,000 | $ | 8,797.7 | $ | 1,247.5 | 1,255,000 | |||||||||||||
| Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes Liability | $ | 803.3 | $ | 728.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Net Utility Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | Total Customer Connections represents the sum of all active and vacant customer connections. | ||||
The Regulated Services Group aggregates the performance of its utility operations by utility system type – electricity, natural gas, and water and wastewater systems.
The electric distribution systems are comprised of regulated electrical distribution utility systems and served approximately 310,000 customer connections in the U.S. States of California, New Hampshire, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas and in Bermuda as at September 30, 2024.
The natural gas distribution systems are comprised of regulated natural gas distribution utility systems and served approximately 376,000 customer connections located in the U.S. States of New Hampshire, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Georgia, Massachusetts and New York and in the Canadian Province of New Brunswick as at September 30, 2024.
The water and wastewater distribution systems are comprised of regulated water distribution and wastewater collection utility systems and served approximately 574,000 customer connections located in the U.S. States of Arkansas, Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Texas and in Chile as at September 30, 2024.
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2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Usage Results
| Electric Distribution Systems | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Active Electric Customer Connections For The Period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residential | 263,600 | 263,000 | 263,400 | 262,700 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 43,100 | 42,800 | 43,000 | 42,700 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Average Active Electric Customer Connections For The Period | 306,700 | 305,800 | 306,400 | 305,400 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Customer Usage (GW-hrs) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residential | 810.9 | 777.2 | 2,194.5 | 2,106.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 975.0 | 1,075.5 | 2,821.0 | 2,917.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Customer Usage (GW-hrs) | 1,785.9 | 1,852.7 | 5,015.5 | 5,024.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the electric distribution systems' usage totaled 1,785.9 GW-hrs as compared to 1,852.7 GW-hrs for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 66.8 GW-hrs or 3.6%. The decrease in electricity consumption is primarily due to unfavorable weather at the Empire Electric System.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the electric distribution systems' usage totaled 5,015.5 GW-hrs as compared to 5,024.2 GW-hrs for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 8.7 GW-hrs or 0.2%. The decrease in electricity consumption is primarily due to unfavorable weather at the Empire Electric System.
Approximately 47% of the Regulated Services Group's electric distribution systems' revenues are not expected to be impacted by changes in customer usage, as they are subject to volumetric decoupling or represent fixed fee billings.
| Natural Gas Distribution Systems | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Active Natural Gas Customer Connections For The Period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residential | 320,700 | 319,100 | 323,000 | 321,500 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 39,600 | 39,400 | 39,900 | 39,900 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Average Active Natural Gas Customer Connections For The Period | 360,300 | 358,500 | 362,900 | 361,400 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Customer Usage (MMBTU) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residential | 1,162,000 | 1,249,000 | 14,829,000 | 14,464,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 2,451,000 | 2,411,000 | 15,187,000 | 15,321,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Customer Usage (MMBTU) | 3,613,000 | 3,660,000 | 30,016,000 | 29,785,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, usage at the natural gas distribution systems totaled 3,613,000 MMBTU as compared to 3,660,000 MMBTU during the same period in 2023, a decrease of 47,000 MMBTU, or 1.3%.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, usage at the natural gas distribution systems totaled 30,016,000 MMBTU as compared to 29,785,000 MMBTU during the same period in 2023, an increase of 231,000 MMBTU, or 0.8%. The increase is primarily due to colder weather at the Peach State Gas System and customer growth at the EnergyNorth Gas System.
Approximately 86% of the Regulated Services Group's gas distribution systems' revenues are not expected to be impacted by changes in customer usage, as they are subject to volumetric decoupling or represent fixed fee billings.
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| Water and Wastewater Distribution Systems | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Active Customer Connections For The Period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wastewater customer connections | 55,700 | 55,700 | 55,700 | 55,500 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Water distribution customer connections | 510,900 | 505,300 | 509,600 | 504,300 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Average Active Customer Connections For The Period | 566,600 | 561,000 | 565,300 | 559,800 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gallons Provided (millions of gallons) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wastewater treated | 903 | 878 | 2,753 | 2,639 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Water provided | 11,471 | 12,671 | 29,544 | 30,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Gallons Provided (millions of gallons) | 12,374 | 13,549 | 32,297 | 33,529 | |||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the water and wastewater distribution systems provided approximately 11,471 million gallons of water to customers and treated approximately 903 million gallons of wastewater. This is compared to 12,671 million gallons of water provided and 878 million gallons of wastewater treated during the same period in 2023, a decrease in total gallons provided of 1,200 million or 9.5% and an increase in total gallons treated of 25 million or 2.8%. This decrease in water provided is primarily due to one -time billing adjustments in the third quarter of 2023 at the New York Water System. The increase in wastewater treated is primarily due to the opening of a new wastewater treatment plant at the Litchfield Park Water System.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the water and wastewater distribution systems provided approximately 29,544 million gallons of water to customers and treated approximately 2,753 million gallons of wastewater. This is compared to 30,890 million gallons of water provided and 2,639 million gallons of wastewater treated during the same period in 2023, a decrease in total gallons provided of 1,346 million or 4.4% and an increase in total gallons treated of 114 million or 4.3%. This decrease in water provided is due to one-time billing adjustments related to the prior year in the first three quarters of 2023 at the New York Water System. The increase in wastewater treated is primarily due to customer growth and the opening of a new wastewater treatment plant at the Litchfield Park Water System.
Approximately 50% of the Regulated Services Group's water and wastewater distribution systems' revenues are not expected to be impacted by changes in customer usage, as they are subject to volumetric decoupling or represent fixed fee billings.
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2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Regulated Services Group Adjusted EBITDA
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| Regulated electricity distribution | $ | 361.4 | $ | 354.3 | $ | 971.5 | $ | 998.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Regulated electricity purchased | (100.9) | (110.1) | (280.6) | (334.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales – electricity1 | 260.5 | 244.2 | 690.9 | 664.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated gas distribution | 65.7 | 73.0 | 393.9 | 453.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Regulated gas purchased | (13.2) | (21.6) | (132.1) | (195.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales – natural gas1 | 52.5 | 51.4 | 261.8 | 258.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated water reclamation and distribution | 124.3 | 115.3 | 302.1 | 298.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Regulated water purchased | (6.8) | (5.9) | (15.0) | (13.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales – water reclamation and distribution1 | 117.5 | 109.4 | 287.1 | 285.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other revenue2 | 12.4 | 13.2 | 38.3 | 39.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales1,3 | 442.9 | 418.2 | 1,278.1 | 1,247.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (231.3) | (209.6) | (654.6) | (635.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from long-term investments | 7.7 | 13.7 | 23.1 | 33.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
HLBV4 | 16.9 | 6.4 | 59.4 | 28.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA 1,5 | $ | 236.2 | $ | 228.7 | $ | 706.0 | $ | 674.0 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | See Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
| 3 | This table contains a reconciliation of Net Utility Sales to revenue. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Net Utility Sales and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Regulated Services Group. Investors are cautioned that Net Utility Sales should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
| 4 | HLBV income represents the value of net tax attributes monetized by the Regulated Services Group in the period at the Luning and Turquoise Solar Facilities and the Neosho Ridge, Kings Point and North Fork Ridge Wind Facilities. | ||||
| 5 | This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Regulated Services Group. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Regulated Services Group. Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
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2024 Third Quarter Operating Results
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group reported revenue of $551.4 million (comprised of $361.4 million of regulated electricity distribution, $65.7 million of regulated gas distribution and $124.3 million of regulated water reclamation and distribution) as compared to revenue of $542.6 million in the comparable period in the prior year (comprised of $354.3 million of regulated electricity distribution, $73.0 million of regulated gas distribution and $115.3 million of regulated water reclamation and distribution).
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group reported Adjusted EBITDA of $236.2 million as compared to $228.7 million for the comparable period in the prior year (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures).
Highlights of the changes are summarized in the following table:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Three months ended September 30 | ||||
Prior Period Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 228.7 | |||
| Existing Facilities | |||||
Electricity: Increase is primarily due to higher HLBV income of $10.5 million as a result of normalized wind resources and $10 million related to recovery of securitized regulatory assets at the Empire Electric System (MO, KS, AR, OK), partially offset by $12.9 of unfavourable weather and increased operating expenses. The increased Adjusted EBITDA related to securitized regulatory assets was offset on a net income basis by increased depreciation of the securitized regulatory assets. | 7.6 | ||||
Natural Gas: Decrease is primarily related to higher operating expenses, including approximately $8.0 million related to a one-time capitalization correction and an increase in bad debt expense of $1.2 million. | (10.9) | ||||
Water: Decrease is primarily due to higher operating expenses, including $2.0 million related to a one-time regulatory asset write-off related to the New York (NY) Water System rate order. | (3.5) | ||||
Other: Decrease is primarily due to lower interest income on regulatory asset accounts primarily related to the Empire (MO) Electric System bond securitization. Proceeds from securitization were used to repay long-term debt resulting in decreased interest expense. | (7.0) | ||||
| (13.8) | |||||
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Electricity: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at BELCO, CalPeco (CA), and Empire (AR) Electric Systems. | 12.1 | ||||
Natural Gas: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the St. Lawrence (NY) and Peach State (GA) Gas Systems and temporary rates at the EnergyNorth (NH) Gas System. | 1.4 | ||||
Water: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the New York (NY), Pine Bluff (AR) and Park (CA) Water Systems. | 8.6 | ||||
| 22.1 | |||||
| Foreign Exchange | (0.8) | ||||
Current Period Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 236.2 | |||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
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2024 Year-to-Date Operating Results
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group reported revenue of $1,667.6 million (comprised of $971.5 million of regulated electricity distribution revenue, $393.9 million of regulated natural gas distribution revenue and $302.1 million of regulated water reclamation and distribution revenue) as compared to revenue of $1,750.8 million in the same period in the prior year (comprised of $998.5 million of regulated electricity distribution revenue, $453.7 million of regulated natural gas distribution revenue and $298.6 million of regulated water reclamation and distribution revenue).
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group reported Adjusted EBITDA of $706.0 million as compared to $674.0 million in the comparable period in the prior year (see Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures).
Highlights of the changes are summarized in the following table:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||
Prior Period Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 674.0 | |||
| Existing Facilities | |||||
Electricity: Increase is primarily due to higher HLBV income of $30.8 million as a result of normalized wind resources and $26.6 million related to recovery of securitized regulatory assets at the Empire Electric System (MO, KS, AR, OK), partially offset by $24.1 of unfavourable weather and increased operating expenses. The increased Adjusted EBITDA related to securitized regulatory assets was offset on a net income basis by increased depreciation of the securitized regulatory assets. | 33.3 | ||||
Natural Gas: Decrease is primarily related to higher operating expenses across the majority of gas systems, including approximately $8.0 million related to a one-time capitalization correction and an increase in bad debt expense of approximately $5.8 million. | (24.4) | ||||
Water: Decrease is primarily due to higher operating expenses, including $2.0 million related to a one-time regulatory asset write-off related to the New York (NY) Water System rate order. | (7.7) | ||||
Other: Decrease is primarily due to lower interest income on regulatory asset accounts primarily related to the Empire (MO) Electric System bond securitization. Proceeds from securitization were used to repay long-term debt resulting in decreased interest expense. | (9.2) | ||||
| (8.0) | |||||
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Electricity: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at BELCO, CalPeco (CA) and Empire (AR) Electric Systems and temporary rates at the Granite State (NH) Electric System partially offset by one-time revenues in the second quarter of 2023 from a retroactive rate increase at the CalPeco (CA) Electric System. | 26.9 | ||||
Natural Gas: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the St. Lawrence (NY) and Peach State (GA) Gas Systems and temporary rates at the EnergyNorth (NH) Gas System. | 7.1 | ||||
Water: Increase is primarily due to the implementation of new rates at the New York (NY), Pine Bluff (AR), and Park (CA) Water Systems. | 9.0 | ||||
| 43.0 | |||||
| Foreign Exchange | (3.0) | ||||
Current Period Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 706.0 | |||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
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Regulatory Proceedings
2024 represents the most active rate case schedule in the Company’s history as the Company focuses on improving its earnings. In addition to already filed rate cases, the Company plans to file rate cases at its Empire Electric (Missouri) System, St. Lawrence Gas System, Litchfield Park Water & Sewer System, and New England Natural Gas System in the fourth quarter of 2024 or the first half of 2025. Timing of the filing of these rate cases is dependent on, among other things, the successful adoption and use of the Company's recently deployed customer solution technology platform.
The following table summarizes the major regulatory proceedings currently underway or completed or effective in 2024 within the Regulated Services Group.
| Utility | Jurisdiction | Regulatory Proceeding Type | Rate Request (millions) | Current Status | ||||||||||||||||
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| BELCO | Bermuda | General Rate Case ("GRC") | $34.8 | On September 30, 2021, filed its revenue allowance application in which it requested a $34.8 million increase for 2022 and a $6.1 million increase for 2023. On March 18, 2022, the Regulatory Authority ("RA") approved an annual increase of $22.8 million, for a revenue allowance of $224.1 million for 2022 and $226.2 million for 2023. The RA authorized a 7.16% rate of return, comprised of a 62% equity and an 8.92% return on equity ("ROE"). In April 2022, BELCO filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of Bermuda challenging the decisions made by the RA through the recent Retail Tariff Review. On February 23, 2024, the Bermuda Supreme Court issued an order denying the BELCO appeal. | ||||||||||||||||
| Empire Electric | Arkansas | GRC | $7.3 | On February 14, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $7.3 million based on an ROE of 10.25% and an equity ratio of 56% to be phased in over three years. On December 7, 2023, the Arkansas Public Service Commission issued an order approving the settlement agreement authorizing a revenue increase of $5.3 million based on a 44% equity ratio phased in over three years. New rates became effective January 1, 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
| BELCO | Bermuda | GRC | $59.1 | On October 17, 2023, filed its revenue allowance application in which it requested a $59.1 million increase for 2024 and 2025 based on a weighted average cost of capital of 10.13%. On May 30, 2024, the RA issued a final order authorizing a revenue increase of $33.6 million for 2024 and 2025 based on a weighted average cost of capital of 7.79%. New base rates became effective August 1, 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
| New York Water | New York | GRC | $39.7 | On May 4, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $39.7 million based on an ROE of 10% and an equity ratio of 50%. On May 31, 2024, the Staff of the Department of Public Service and the Company filed a joint proposal resolving all contested issues. On July 16, 2024, an evidentiary hearing was held on the joint proposal. On August 15, 2024, the Commission issued an order approving the joint proposal and authorizing a $38.6 million increase in revenues over a three-year rate plan ($26.3 million in Year 1, $6.1 million in Year 2 and $6.2 million in Year 3). New rates became effective September 1, 2024 and are being collected retroactive to April 1, 2024 through a make whole surcharge that will be in effect from September 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Utility | Jurisdiction | Regulatory Proceeding Type | Rate Request (millions) | Current Status | ||||||||||||||||
| Midstates Gas | Illinois | GRC | $5.3 | On December 20, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $5.3 million based on an ROE of 10.80% and an equity ratio of 54%. On April 24, 2024, Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC Staff") filed testimony recommending a $0.6 million rate decrease. On May 16, 2024, the Company filed updated rebuttal testimony revising its proposed revenue increase to $4.6 million. On June 20, 2024, ICC Staff filed its rebuttal testimony recommending a base rate revenue increase of $2.1 million, and the Company filed surrebuttal testimony revising its proposed revenue increase to $4.1 million. A hearing was held on June 27, 2024. On July 25, 2024, the ICC Staff filed a legal brief recommending a revenue increase of $3.1 million. On October 31, 2024, the ICC issued a final order approving a total increase of $3.2 million or 22.32% in base rate revenues. The rate increase reflects an approved rate of return of 7.54% that incorporates a ROE of 9.90% and long-term debt cost rate of 5.60%. New rates are anticipated to be effective no later than 30 days from the order date. | ||||||||||||||||
| Midstates Gas | Missouri | GRC | $13.2 | On February 9, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $13.2 million based on an ROE of 10.80% and an equity ratio of 52.92%. On July 18, 2024, the Staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission and Office of the Public Counsel ("OPC") filed direct testimony. Staff proposed a base revenue increase of $4.4 million based on a 50% equity ratio and 9.45% ROE. OPC recommended a 47.5% equity ratio and 9.50% ROE. On August 22, 2024 the parties filed rebuttal testimony. On September 19, 2024 the parties filed surrebuttal testimony. On October 9, 2024, Staff filed a motion to suspend the procedural schedule and evidentiary hearing given that the parties reached a settlement resolving all issues. The parties filed a stipulation agreement on October 22, 2024 agreeing to an increase in annual distribution revenues of $9.1 million. On November 6, 2024, the Commission unanimously voted to approve the settlement agreement, with a written order to follow. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Pending Rate Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Granite State Electric | New Hampshire | GRC | $15.5 | On May 5, 2023, filed an application seeking a permanent increase in revenues of $15.5 million based on an ROE of 10.35% and an equity ratio of 55%. Temporary rates of $5.5 million were implemented on July 1, 2023. On December 13, 2023, the Department of Energy ("DOE") filed a motion seeking to dismiss the case. An evidentiary hearing was held on January 23, 2024. The case has been stayed by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission ("NHPUC") until May 15, 2024 so that it may contemplate the motion and the Company's third-party review of its financial information. On April 2, 2024 the NHPUC directed the Company to cooperate with the DOE and all other parties to develop a mutually-agreeable scope of work for the third-party report, to be filed with the NHPUC no later than April 15, 2024. Because there was not agreement on the scope of work, the Company filed the third-party report which concluded that the accounting information included in the rate filing provides a sufficient basis for determining the Company’s revenue requirement and that 2023 accounting data provides a sufficient basis for inclusion in the Company’s regulatory filings. On April 24, 2024, the Company filed an updated revenue requirement, seeking an increase in revenues of $14.7 million. On April 30, 2024, the NHPUC rejected the scope of the third-party report that was submitted, ordered an independent audit facilitated by the DOE with a procedural schedule for the next phase of the proceeding due no later than May 20, 2024, and deferred a ruling on the DOE motion to dismiss. The NHPUC extended the stay until September 16, 2024 to assess the issues that have been raised in the docket and called for a status report required by August 30, 2024. On September 30, 2024, the Company notified the NHPUC that the parties were engaged in settlement discussions. The parties expect to file a settlement agreement in conjunction with supporting testimony by November 15, 2024. On October 9, 2024, the NHPUC issued a procedural order scheduling hearings for January 9, 2025 and January 15, 2025. | ||||||||||||||||
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| EnergyNorth Gas | New Hampshire | GRC | $27.5 | On July 27, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $27.5 million based on an ROE of 10.35% and an equity ratio of 55%. Temporary rates of $8.7 million were approved by the Commission on October 31, 2023. The temporary rate increase is retroactive to October 1, 2023. On February 5, 2024, the Company requested that the NHPUC stay the case until April 12, 2024 so that the Company can provide the Commission with a third-party review of the financial information upon which the revenue requirement is predicated. On February 16, 2024, the DOE filed a motion seeking to dismiss the case. On March 14, 2024 the Commission issued an order staying the case until June 7, 2024, so that it may contemplate the motion and so that the Company can provide the NHPUC with a third-party review of the financial information within the rate application. On April 17, 2024, the Company filed a proposed scope for the third-party review. On August 16, 2024 the DOE filed a status update informing NHPUC that the parties met to discuss a comprehensive settlement of all issues in the case and intend to more fully engage in settlement discussions once a settlement in the Granite State Electric case is reached. | ||||||||||||||||
| Rio Rico Water & Sewer, Bella Vista Water, Beardsley Water, Cordes Lakes Water | Arizona | GRC | $5.4 | On December 28, 2023, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $5.4 million based on an ROE of 10.95% and an equity ratio of 54%. On June 26, 2024, the Arizona Corporation Commission granted the Company's request to extend the procedural schedule with a hearing on the merits scheduled for March 24-28, 2025. Staff and intervenor testimony on non-rate design issues is due by December 20, 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
| Park Water | California | GRC | $9.3 | On January 2, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $9.3 million based on an ROE of 9.35% and an equity ratio of 57%. On July 24, 2024, the Public Advocates Office at the California Public Utilities Commission filed testimony recommending a $2.4 million decrease in revenues for 2025. On September 23, 2024, the Company served rebuttal testimony seeking $9.0 million revenue increase. Legal briefs are expected to be filed in December 2024. On November 4, 2024, in the Cost of Capital proceeding for Small Class A Water Utilities, the California PUC issued a proposed order increasing Park Water's ROE to 9.57%, which is subject to issuance of a final order. | ||||||||||||||||
| Apple Valley Water | California | GRC | $3.1 | On January 2, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $3.1 million based on an ROE of 9.35% and an equity ratio of 57%. On July 24, 2024, the Public Advocates Office at the California Public Utilities Commission (the "California PUC") filed testimony recommending a $3.9 million decrease in revenues for 2025. On September 23, 2024, the Company served rebuttal testimony seeking $2.9 million revenue increase. Legal briefs are expected to be filed in December 2024. On November 4, 2024, in the Cost of Capital proceeding for Small Class A Water Utilities, the California PUC issued a proposed order increasing Apple Valley Water’s ROE to 9.57% which is subject to issuance of a final order. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Missouri Water | Missouri | GRC | $8.1 | On March 13, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $8.1 million based on an ROE of 10.62% and an equity ratio of 52.6%. On August 20, 2024 Staff filed direct testimony recommending an increase in annual revenues of $7.8 million based on an ROE of 9.45% and an equity ratio of 50%. The City of Bolivar recommended an increase in annual revenues of $7.5 million. On September 27, 2024 the parties filed rebuttal testimony. Surrebuttal testimony was filed on October 24, 2024 and an evidentiary hearing is scheduled to begin November 18, 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas Water | Arkansas | GRC | $2.3 | On March 14, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $2.3 million based on an ROE of 10.62% and an equity ratio of 52.5%. On August 27, 2024, Staff filed testimony recommending an annual revenue increase of $1.5 million, based on an ROE of 9.80%. On September 24, 2024, the Company filed rebuttal testimony updating its proposed annual revenue increase to $1.8 million. Surrebuttal testimony was filed by the parties on October 22, 2024 and the Company's surrebuttal testimony was filed on October 29, 2024. The evidentiary hearing is scheduled on November 21, 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
New Brunswick Gas | New Brunswick | GRC | $1.6 | On April 15, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $1.6 million based on an ROE of 9.80% and an equity ratio of 45%. On August 16, 2024 The Office of the Public Intervenor filed testimony. On September 27, 2024 the Company filed rebuttal testimony. An evidentiary hearing was held on October 4, 7 and 8, 2024. A decision from the Board is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
CalPeco Electric | California | GRC | $39.8 | On September 20, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $39.8 million based on an ROE of 11% and an equity ratio of 52.5%. | ||||||||||||||||
Empire Electric | Missouri | GRC | $92.1 | On November 6, 2024, filed an application seeking an increase in revenues of $92.1 million based on an ROE of 10% and an equity ratio of 53.1%. | ||||||||||||||||
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CORPORATE GROUP ADJUSTED EBITDA
Key financial information related to the Corporate Group is as follows:
2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA1,2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Add: Interest, dividend, equity, and other income3 | 23.0 | 18.3 | 67.8 | 57.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: Operating expenses | 2.3 | (1.0) | 5.3 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA1 | 21.1 | 19.7 | 63.5 | 57.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Corporate Group. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Corporate Group. Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
| 3 | Primarily includes dividends from Atlantica of $21.8 million and $22.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 respectively. The nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 includes dividends from Atlantica of $65.4 million and $65.6 million respectively. | ||||
HYDRO GROUP ADJUSTED EBITDA
Key financial information related to the Hydro Group is as follows:
2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA1,2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 8.9 | $ | 8.3 | $ | 27.2 | $ | 25.7 | |||||||||||||||
Less: Cost of Sales - Hydro | — | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Add: Other income | — | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: Operating expenses | 1.8 | 1.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 7.1 | $ | 6.5 | $ | 21.0 | $ | 19.5 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Hydro Group. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Hydro Group. Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
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AQN: OTHER EXPENSES
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| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on foreign exchange | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 8.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 91.4 | 81.6 | 274.1 | 232.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 99.4 | 88.3 | 296.1 | 263.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in value of investments carried at fair value | (1.6) | 212.4 | (23.7) | 332.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest, dividend, equity, and other income | (23.0) | (18.3) | (67.9) | (57.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and other post-employment non-service costs | 3.0 | 4.9 | 10.4 | 15.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other net losses | 9.5 | 74.2 | 19.9 | 111.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative financial instruments | (0.3) | (0.7) | (0.5) | (3.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 6.4 | (40.8) | 33.3 | (50.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
2024 Third Quarter Other Expenses
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, interest expense totaled $91.4 million as compared to $81.6 million in the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by increased borrowings to support growth initiatives.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, depreciation expense totaled $99.4 million as compared to $88.3 million in the same period in 2023.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, change in investments carried at fair value totaled a gain of $1.6 million as compared to a loss of $212.4 million in the same period in 2023. The Company records certain of its investments, including Atlantica, using the fair value method and accordingly any change in the fair value of the investment is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations (see Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements).
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, pension and post-employment non-service costs totaled $3.0 million as compared to $4.9 million in the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to higher expected return on plan assets.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, other net losses were $9.5 million as compared to $74.2 million in the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to securitization costs related to Empire Electric written off during the three months ended September 30, 2023 of $63.5 million. See Note 15 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the gain on derivative financial instruments totaled $0.3 million as compared to a gain of $0.7 million in the same period in 2023. AQN uses derivative instruments to manage exposure to changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates. The gains in the third quarter of both 2024 and 2023 were primarily related to mark-to-markets on interest rate derivatives.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, an income tax expense of $6.4 million was recorded as compared to an income tax recovery of $40.8 million during the same period in 2023. The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to the tax impact from fluctuations in the fair value of the investment in Atlantica, the tax impact of higher earnings, along with the effect from the restructuring of certain intercompany financing arrangements which were executed in advance of the implementation of global minimum tax rules in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
2024 Year-to-Date Other Expenses
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, interest expense totaled $274.1 million as compared to $232.7 million in the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to increased borrowings to support growth initiatives as well as reclassification of the Margin Loan as debt.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, depreciation expense totaled $296.1 million as compared to $263.0 million in the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher overall property, plant and equipment.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, change in investments carried at fair value totaled a gain of $23.7 million as compared to a loss of $332.8 million in the same period in 2023. The Company records certain of its
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investments, including Atlantica, using the fair value method and accordingly any change in the fair value of the investment is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations (see Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements).
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, pension and post-employment non-service costs totaled $10.4 million as compared to $15.2 million in the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to higher expected return on plan assets.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, other net losses were $19.9 million as compared to $111.4 million in the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a loss of $46.5 million related to the termination of the stock purchase agreement regarding the acquisition of Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Company, Inc. and securitization costs related to Empire Electric of $63.5 million written off during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, partially offset by a $12.0 million contingent gain recorded in 2023 resulting from settlement of the purchase price of the Suralis Water System acquired in 2020. See Note 15 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the gain on derivative financial instruments totaled $0.5 million as compared to a gain of $3.9 million in the same period in 2023. AQN uses derivative instruments to manage exposure to changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates. The gains for both the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were primarily related to mark-to-markets on interest rate derivatives.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an income tax expense of $33.3 million was recorded as compared to an income tax recovery of $50.0 million during the same period in 2023. The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to the tax impact from fluctuations in the fair value of the investment in Atlantica, the effect from the restructuring of certain intercompany financing arrangements which were executed in advance of the implementation of global minimum tax rules in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates, and the tax impact of higher earnings.
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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP
The renewable energy group (excluding hydro), presented as discontinued operations, generates and sells electrical energy produced by its diverse portfolio of renewable power generation and clean power generation facilities located in the United States and Canada.
Key financial information related to the discontinued operations is as follows:
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the renewable energy group's facilities generated operating revenue of $66.3 million as compared to $60.0 million in the comparable period in the prior year. The net loss attributable to the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $1,355.2 million and was primarily driven by loss on classification as held-for-sale of $1,298.0 million. The net income attributable to the Company for the same period in 2023 was $0.4 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the renewable energy group's facilities generated operating revenue of $240.5 million as compared to $213.0 million in the comparable period in the prior year. The net loss attributable to the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $1,367 million and was primarily driven by loss on classification as held-for-sale of $1,298.0 million. The net income attributable to the Company for the same period in 2023 was $26.6 million.
2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date discontinued operations results | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Revenue | $ | 66.3 | $ | 60.0 | $ | 240.5 | $ | 213.0 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 5.2 | $ | 8.1 | $ | (9.4) | $ | 8.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to AQN | $ | (1,355.2) | $ | 0.4 | $ | (1,367) | $ | 26.6 | |||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2024, the total assets of the renewable energy group were $3,472.1 million as compared to $4,160.9 million as at December 31, 2023, a decrease of $688.8 million, mainly due to loss on classification as held-for-sale of $1,298.0 million, partially offset by $325.0 million due to the acquisitions of Shady Oaks II, Sandy Ridge II, New Market Solar and Carvers Creek during the year.
Total liabilities of the renewable energy group were $1,581.6 million as compared to $1,392.4 million as at December 31, 2023 including $1,249.1 million of long term indebtedness consisting of senior unsecured notes and credit facilities. The increase of $189.1 million is mainly due to an increase of $196.2 million in credit facilities associated with construction financing at the Carvers Creek solar facility. Additionally the renewable energy group has provided indirect guarantees of construction loans provided on behalf of variable interest entities, primarily its interest in the Clearview solar project, of $244.2 million.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, cash used in operating activities totaled $2.7 million as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $42.6 million during the same period in 2023, a decrease of $39.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, cash provided by operating activities totaled $79.5 million as compared to $78.7 million during the same period in 2023, a decrease of $0.8 million. The decrease during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily as a result of changes in working capital items.
2024 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date discontinued operations balances and cash flows | |||||||||||
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| Total assets held for sale | $ | 3,472.1 | $ | 4,160.9 | |||||||
| Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale | $ | 1,581.6 | $ | 1,392.4 | |||||||
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Operating activities | $ | 2,718 | $ | 42,628 | $ | 79,501 | $ | 78,670 | |||||||||||||||
| Investing activities | (24,149) | (128,611) | (134,295) | (241,723) | |||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations relating to discontinued operations as of September 30, 2024 are shown below:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Total | Due in less than 1 year | Due in 1 to 3 years | Due in 4 to 5 years | Due after 5 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service agreements | 506.3 | 55.2 | 106.2 | 108.6 | 236.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital projects | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Land easements | 583.0 | 11.0 | 27.3 | 28.0 | 516.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Obligations | $ | 1,098.1 | $ | 75.0 | $ | 133.5 | $ | 136.6 | $ | 753.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Bank Credit Facilities
The following table sets out the bank credit facilities available to AQN related to discontinued operations as at September 30, 2024:
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| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||
Revolving credit facilities & uncommitted letter of credit facilities | $ | 1,100.0 | 1 | $ | 1,100.0 | ||||||||||||
Funds drawn on facilities | (303.7) | (262.6) | |||||||||||||||
| Letters of credit issued | (411.3) | (392.0) | |||||||||||||||
| Liquidity available under the facilities | 385.0 | 445.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Undrawn portion of uncommitted letter of credit facilities | (189.6) | (214.6) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash on hand | 56.7 | 31.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liquidity and Capital Reserves | $ | 252.1 | $ | 261.9 | |||||||||||||
1 Includes $600 million of uncommitted standalone letter of credit facilities. | |||||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2024, the renewable energy group's $500.0 million senior unsecured syndicated revolving credit facility (the "Renewable Energy Credit Facility") had $303.7 million drawn and had $0.9 million in outstanding letters of credit. The Renewable Energy Credit Facility matures on July 22, 2027.
As at September 30, 2024, the renewable energy group's bank lines consisted of $600.0 million letter of credit facilities (the "Renewable Energy LC Facilities"), including a $250.0 million uncommitted bilateral letter of credit facility and a $350.0 million uncommitted letter of credit facility. As at September 30, 2024, the Renewable Energy LC Facilities had $410.4 million in outstanding letters of credit.
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Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the renewable energy group made capital expenditures of $284.9 million as compared to $55.8 million during the same period in 2023. The renewable energy group's investments during the third quarter of 2024 were primarily related to the acquisition of the previously unowned portion of the Carvers Creek Solar facility, as well as the development and/or construction of various projects and ongoing maintenance capital at existing operating sites.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the renewable energy group made capital expenditures of $983.3 million as compared to $287.7 million during the same period in 2023. The renewable energy group's investments year-to-date in 2024 were primarily related to the acquisition of the previously unowned portion of the Shady Oaks II Wind facility, the Sandy Ridge II Wind facility, the New Market Solar facility and the Carvers Creek Solar facility, as well as the development and/or construction of various projects and ongoing maintenance capital at existing operating sites.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP consolidated net earnings.
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| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | $ | (1,305.7) | $ | (174.5) | $ | (1,194.1) | $ | (157.6) | |||||||||||||||
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| Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest, exclusive of HLBV | 0.8 | 7.0 | 4.2 | 26.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1,355.2 | (0.4) | 1,367.0 | (26.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 6.4 | (40.8) | 33.3 | (50.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 91.4 | 81.6 | 274.1 | 232.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other net losses1 | 9.5 | 74.2 | 19.9 | 111.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and post-employment non-service costs | 3.0 | 4.9 | 10.4 | 15.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in value of investments carried at fair value2 | (1.6) | 212.4 | (23.7) | 332.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative financial instruments | (0.3) | (0.7) | (0.5) | (3.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on foreign exchange | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 8.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 99.4 | 88.3 | 296.1 | 263.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 264.4 | $ | 254.9 | $ | 790.5 | $ | 751.4 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Note 15 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
| 2 | See Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
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Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Net Earnings and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to consolidated net earnings in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of net earnings to Adjusted Net Earnings exclusive of these items:
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| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | $ | (1,305.7) | $ | (174.5) | $ | (1,194.1) | $ | (157.6) | |||||||||||||||
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Loss (Earnings) from discontinued operations | 1,355.2 | (0.4) | 1,367.0 | (26.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative financial instruments | (0.3) | (0.7) | (0.5) | (3.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other net losses1 | 9.5 | 74.2 | 19.9 | 111.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on foreign exchange | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 8.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in value of investments carried at fair value2 | (1.6) | 212.4 | (23.7) | 332.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment for taxes related to above | 1.5 | (45.3) | 14.4 | (66.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Earnings | $ | 64.9 | $ | 68.6 | $ | 186.8 | $ | 198.2 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Earnings per common share | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.28 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Note 15 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
| 2 | See Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Net Earnings totaled $64.9 million as compared to Adjusted Net Earnings of $68.6 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of $3.7 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Net Earnings totaled $186.8 million as compared to Adjusted Net Earnings of $198.2 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of $11.4 million.
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Reconciliation of Adjusted Funds from Operations to Cash Provided by Operating Activities
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statement of cash flows. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Funds from Operations and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities in accordance with U.S GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted Funds from Operations exclusive of these items:
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| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 66.7 | $ | 132.6 | $ | 433.6 | $ | 427.3 | |||||||||||||||
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Cash provided (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations | (2.7) | (42.6) | (79.5) | (78.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
Changes in non-cash operating items for continuing operations | 70.6 | 34.8 | 54.6 | 88.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Changes in non-cash operating items from discontinued operations | 8.7 | 22.0 | 23.4 | (3.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
Production based cash contribution from non-controlling interest for continuing operations | — | — | 2.0 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Funds from Operations | $ | 143.3 | $ | 146.8 | $ | 434.1 | $ | 433.5 | |||||||||||||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Funds from Operations totaled $143.3 million as compared to Adjusted Funds from Operations of $146.8 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of $3.5 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Funds from Operations totaled $434.1 million as compared to Adjusted Funds from Operations of $433.5 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $0.6 million.
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SUMMARY OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
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Rate Base Maintenance1 | $ | 97.4 | $ | 87.4 | $ | 289.5 | $ | 257.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Rate Base Growth | $ | 77.4 | $ | 60.1 | $ | 208.3 | $ | 256.9 | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 174.8 | $ | 147.5 | $ | 497.8 | $ | 514.0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hydro Group | $ | 1.7 | $ | 1.6 | $ | 4.9 | $ | 5.0 | |||||||||||||||
| Corporate Group | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.3 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 0.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Capital Expenditures | $ | 176.7 | $ | 149.4 | $ | 503.4 | $ | 519.9 | |||||||||||||||
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2024 Third Quarter Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group made capital expenditures of $174.8 million as compared to $147.5 million during the same period in 2023. The Regulated Services Group's investments during the third quarter of 2024 were primarily related to the construction of transmission and distribution main replacements, work on new and existing substation assets, and initiatives relating to the safety and reliability of water, electric and natural gas systems.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Hydro Group made capital expenditures of $1.7 million as compared to $1.6 million during the same period in 2023. Investments during the third quarter of 2024 were primarily related to ongoing repairs and maintenance at existing operating sites.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Corporate Group incurred sustaining capital expenditures of $0.2 million as compared to $0.3 million during the same period in 2023.
2024 Year-to-Date Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group incurred capital expenditures of $497.8 million as compared to $514.0 million during the same period in 2023. The Regulated Services Group's investments year-to-date in 2024 were primarily related to the construction of transmission and distribution main replacements, work on new and existing substation assets, and initiatives relating to the safety and reliability of electric and natural gas systems.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Hydro Group made capital expenditures of $4.9 million as compared to $5.0 million during the same period in 2023. Investments year-to-date in 2024 were primarily related to ongoing repairs and maintenance at existing operating sites.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Corporate Group incurred sustaining capital expenditures of $0.7 million as compared to $0.9 million during the same period in 2023.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESERVES
AQN has revolving credit and letter of credit facilities as well as separate credit facilities for the Regulated Services Group to manage liquidity and working capital requirements (collectively the "Bank Credit Facilities").
Bank Credit Facilities
The following table sets out the Bank Credit Facilities available to AQN and its operating groups as at September 30, 2024:
| As at September 30, 2024 | As at December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revolving and term credit facilities | $ | 3,497.8 | 1 | $ | 3,642.0 | ||||||||||||
| Funds drawn on facilities / commercial paper issued | (1,556.9) | (2,630.3) | |||||||||||||||
| Letters of credit issued | (49.6) | (77.1) | |||||||||||||||
| Liquidity available under the facilities | 1,891.3 | 934.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Undrawn portion of uncommitted letter of credit facilities | (64.8) | (39.4) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash on hand | 64.3 | 25.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liquidity and Capital Reserves | $ | 1,890.8 | $ | 920.3 | |||||||||||||
1 Includes a $75 million uncommitted standalone letter of credit facility and $187.4 million fully drawn term facilities of Suralis and BELCO as at September 30, 2024 ($176.5 million as at December 31, 2023). | |||||||||||||||||
Regulated Services Group
As at September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group's $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Long-Term Regulated Services Credit Facility") had no amounts drawn and had $38.6 million of outstanding letters of credit. The Long-Term Regulated Services Credit Facility matures on April 29, 2027. As at September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group had $142.0 million of commercial paper issued and outstanding. As at September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group's $500.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Short Term Regulated Services Credit Facility") had no amounts drawn and no outstanding letters of credit. Subsequent to the quarter-end, the Short Term Regulated Services Credit Facility terminated on its maturity date, October 25, 2024.
As at September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group's $100.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Bermuda Credit Facility") had $65.4 million drawn. On January 29, 2024, the Company amended the Bermuda Credit Facility, increasing the limit by $25 million to $100 million. The Bermuda Credit Facility matures on December 31, 2024.
As at September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group's $25.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Bermuda Working Capital Facility") had $16.0 million drawn. Subsequent to the quarter-end, the maturity of the Bermuda Working Capital Facility was extended to June 24, 2025.
As at September 30, 2024, the Regulated Services Group's senior unsecured syndicated delayed draw term facility (the "Regulated Services Delayed Draw Term Facility") had $610.4 million drawn in connection with the acquisition of Liberty Utilities (New York Water) Corp. Subsequent to the quarter-end, the Regulated Services Delayed Draw Term Facility was repaid on its maturity date, October 25, 2024.
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Corporate Group
As at September 30, 2024, the $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Corporate Credit Facility") had $535.7 million drawn and had $0.8 million of outstanding letters of credit. The Corporate Credit Facility matures on March 31, 2028.
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had issued $10.2 million of letters of credit from its $75.0 million uncommitted letter of credit facility.
Repayment of $163.7 million construction loan
On July 19, 2024, the Company repaid a $163.7 million third-party construction loan assumed on acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership in the Shady Oaks II Wind Facility , which facility belongs to the renewable energy group that has been classified as “discontinued operations”.
Credit Ratings
AQN has a long-term consolidated corporate credit rating of BBB from Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC, ("S&P"), a BBB rating from DBRS Limited ("DBRS") and a BBB issuer rating from Fitch Ratings Inc. ("Fitch").
Liberty Utilities has a corporate credit rating of BBB from S&P, a BBB issuer rating from Fitch and a Baa2 issuer rating from Moody's Investor Service, Inc. ("Moody's"). Debt issued by Liberty Utilities has a rating of BBB from S&P, BBB+ from Fitch and Baa2 from Moody's. Debt issued by Liberty Utilities Finance GP1 has a rating of BBB (high) from DBRS, BBB+ from Fitch, BBB from S&P and Baa2 from Moody's. Empire has an issuer rating of BBB from S&P and a Baa1 rating from Moody's. Liberty Utilities (Canada) LP, the parent company for the Canadian regulated utilities under the Regulated Services Group, has an issuer rating of BBB from DBRS. The fixed-rate securitized utility tariff bonds (series 2024-A) issued by Empire District Bondco, LLC have a rating of AAA (sf) from S&P and Moody's.
Contractual Obligations
Information concerning contractual obligations from continuing operations as of September 30, 2024 is shown below:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | Total | Due in less than 1 year | Due in 1 to 3 years | Due in 4 to 5 years | Due after 5 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Principal repayments on debt obligations1,2 | $ | 7,499.4 | $ | 972.7 | $ | 1,659.3 | $ | 1,483.1 | $ | 3,384.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Advances in aid of construction | 86.0 | 0.8 | — | — | 85.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on long-term debt obligations2 | 4,797.0 | 346.8 | 556.4 | 401.9 | 3,491.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations | 609.2 | 609.2 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Environmental obligations | 44.8 | 4.1 | 21.0 | 1.4 | 18.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cross currency interest rate swaps | 19.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 18.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchased power | 216.1 | 40.9 | 29.4 | 25.7 | 120.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas delivery, service and supply agreements | 448.9 | 98.0 | 107.2 | 79.7 | 164.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service agreements | 32.6 | 18.4 | 12.0 | 2.2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Land easements | 95.3 | 3.2 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 78.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other obligations | 4.4 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Obligations3 | $ | 13,854.8 | $ | 2,096.8 | $ | 2,394.9 | $ | 2,002.3 | $ | 7,360.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Exclusive of deferred financing costs, bond premium/discount, and fair value adjustments at the time of issuance or acquisition. | ||||
| 2 | The Company's subordinated unsecured notes have a maturity in 2079 and 2082, respectively. However, the Company currently anticipates repaying such notes in advance of maturity upon exercise of the Company's redemption rights in accordance with the terms of the applicable indenture. | ||||
| 3 | Excludes performance guarantees and other commitments on behalf of variable interest entities. See Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
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Equity
The common shares of AQN are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the trading symbol "AQN". As at November 6, 2024, AQN had 767,232,124 issued and outstanding common shares.
AQN may issue an unlimited number of common shares. The holders of common shares are entitled to dividends, if and when declared; to one vote for each share at meetings of the holders of common shares; and to receive a pro rata share of any remaining property and assets of AQN upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of AQN. All common shares are of the same class and with equal rights and privileges and are not subject to future calls or assessments.
AQN is also authorized to issue an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in one or more series, containing terms and conditions as approved by the Board. As at November 7, 2024, AQN had outstanding:
•4,800,000 Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series A, yielding 6.576% annually for the five-year period ending on December 31, 2028: and
•4,000,000 Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series D, yielding 6.853% annually for the five year period ending on March 31, 2029.
Declaration of 2024 Fourth Quarter Dividend of $0.0650 (C$0.0901) per Common Share
The Board has declared a fourth quarter 2024 dividend of $0.0650 per common share payable on January 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2024.
The Canadian dollar equivalent for the fourth quarter 2024 dividend is C$0.0901 per common share.
Changes in the level of dividends paid by AQN are at the discretion of AQN's Board of Directors (the "Board"), with dividend levels being reviewed periodically by the Board in the context of AQN's financial performance and growth prospects.
The previous four quarter U.S. and Canadian dollar equivalent dividends per common share have been as follows:
| Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. dollar dividend | $ | 0.1085 | $ | 0.1085 | $ | 0.0650 | $ | 0.0650 | $0.3470 | |||||||||||||||||
| Canadian dollar equivalent | $ | 0.1468 | $ | 0.1490 | $ | 0.0893 | $ | 0.0901 | $0.4752 | |||||||||||||||||
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Effective March 16, 2023, AQN suspended its shareholder dividend reinvestment plan (the "Reinvestment Plan") for registered holders of common shares of AQN. Effective for the first quarter 2023 dividend (paid on April 14, 2023 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2023), shareholders participating in the Reinvestment Plan began receiving cash dividends. If the Company elects to reinstate the Reinvestment Plan in the future, shareholders who were enrolled in the Reinvestment Plan at its suspension and remain enrolled at reinstatement will automatically resume participation in the Reinvestment Plan.
As at September 30, 2024, 168,595,010 common shares representing approximately 24% of total common shares outstanding had been registered with the Reinvestment Plan.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, AQN recorded $14.7 million in total share-based compensation expense, as compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2023. The compensation expense is recorded as part of operating expenses in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations. The portion of share-based compensation costs capitalized as cost of construction is insignificant.
As at September 30, 2024, total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested share-based awards was $17.6 million and is expected to be recognized over a period of 1.2 years.
Stock Option Plan
AQN has a stock option plan that permits the grant of share options to officers, directors, employees and selected service providers. Except in certain circumstances, the term of an option shall not exceed ten (10) years from the date of the grant of the option.
AQN determines the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The estimated fair value of options, including the effect of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the options'
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vesting periods while ensuring that the cumulative amount of compensation cost recognized at least equals the value of the vested portion of the award at that date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, there were no stock options granted to the executives of the Company. No stock options were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
As at September 30, 2024, a total of 2,667,725 options were issued and outstanding under the stock option plan.
Performance and Restricted Share Units
AQN issues performance share units ("PSUs") and restricted share units ("RSUs") to certain employees as part of AQN's long-term incentive program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted (including dividends) a combined total of 2,609,512 PSUs and RSUs to employees of the Company. The awards vest based on the terms of each agreement ranging from January 2024 to January 2027. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company settled 412,530 PSUs, of which 226,390 PSUs were exchanged for common shares issued from treasury and 186,140 PSUs and RSUs were settled at their cash value as payment for tax withholding related to the settlement of the awards.
As at September 30, 2024, a combined total of 5,032,190 PSUs and RSUs were granted and outstanding under the performance and restricted share unit plan.
Directors' Deferred Share Units
AQN has a Directors' Deferred Share Unit Plan. Under the plan, non-employee directors of AQN receive all or any portion of their annual compensation in deferred share units ("DSUs") and may elect to receive any portion of their remaining compensation in DSUs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued 173,857 DSUs (including DSUs in lieu of dividends) to the non-employee directors of the Company. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company settled 368,303 DSUs in exchange for 181,374 common shares issued from treasury, and 186,929 DSUs were settled at their cash value as payment for tax withholding related to the settlement of the awards. As at September 30, 2024, a total of 530,137 DSUs were outstanding under the Directors' Deferred Share Unit Plan.
Bonus Deferral Restricted Share Units
The Company has a bonus deferral RSU program that is available to certain employees. The eligible employees have the option to receive a portion or all of their annual bonus payment in RSUs in lieu of cash. The RSUs provide for settlement in common shares, and therefore these RSUs are accounted for as equity awards. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company settled 1,380 bonus deferral RSUs in exchange for 641 common shares issued from treasury, and 739 bonus deferral RSUs were settled at their cash value as payment for tax withholding related to the settlement of the awards. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 49,000 bonus deferral RSUs were granted (including RSUs in lieu of dividends) to employees of the Company pursuant to the bonus deferral RSU program. Such RSUs are 100% vested.
Employee Share Purchase Plan
AQN has an Employee Share Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") which allows eligible employees to use a portion of their earnings to purchase common shares of AQN. The aggregate number of common shares reserved for issuance from treasury by AQN under this plan shall not exceed 6,500,000 shares. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued 742,619 common shares to employees under the ESPP.
As at September 30, 2024, a total of 3,853,151 common shares had been issued under the ESPP.
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT
The Corporation is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, certain of which are described below. The risks discussed below are not intended to be a complete list of all risks that AQN, its subsidiaries and affiliates are encountering or may encounter. Please see the Company's most recent AIF available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR for a further discussion of risk factors to which the Company is subject. To the extent of any inconsistency, the risks discussed below are intended to provide an update on those that were previously disclosed.
Treasury Risk Management
Capital Markets and Liquidity Risk
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $8,725.0 million of long-term consolidated indebtedness, including $1,249.1 million of long-term indebtedness included in liabilities held for sale. Management of the Company believes, based on its current expectations as to the Company's future performance, that the cash flow from operations, the
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funds available under its credit facilities, the proceeds of the proposed Renewables, and Atlantica sales or from other potential future dispositions, and its ability to access capital markets will be adequate to enable the Company to finance its operations, execute its business strategy and maintain an adequate level of liquidity. However, the Company's expected revenue and capital expenditures are only estimates. Moreover, actual cash flows from operations will depend on regulatory, market and other conditions that are beyond the Company's control and which may be impacted by the risk factors herein. As a result, there can be no assurance that management's expectations as to future performance will be realized.
The Company's ability to obtain additional debt or equity or issue other securities, on favourable terms or at all, may be adversely affected by negative perceptions of the Company, any adverse financial or operational performance, financial market disruptions, the failure or collapse of any financial institution, prevailing market views or perceptions, or other factors outside the Company's control. In addition, the Company may at times incur indebtedness in excess of its long-term leverage targets, in advance of raising the additional equity or similar securities or executing on asset recycling strategies necessary to repay such indebtedness and maintain its long-term leverage target. Any increase in the Company's leverage or degradation of key credit metrics below threshold levels could, among other things: limit the Company's ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, investment in subsidiaries, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes; restrict the Company's flexibility and discretion to operate its business; limit the Company's ability to declare dividends or maintain prior dividend levels; require the Company to dedicate a portion of cash flows from operations to the payment of interest on its existing indebtedness, in which case such cash flows would not be available for other purposes; cause rating agencies to re-evaluate or downgrade the Company's existing credit ratings; require the Company to post additional collateral security under some of its contracts and hedging arrangements; expose the Company to increased interest expense on borrowings at variable rates; limit the Company's ability to adjust to changing market conditions; place the Company at a competitive disadvantage compared to its competitors; make the Company vulnerable to any downturn in general economic conditions; render the Company unable to make expenditures that are important to its future growth strategies and require the Company to pursue alternative funding strategies, which may include accelerated asset recycling initiatives.
The Company will need to refinance or reimburse amounts outstanding under the Company's existing consolidated indebtedness over time. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in refinancing its indebtedness when necessary or that additional financing will be obtained when needed, on commercially reasonable terms or at all. In the event that the Company cannot refinance its indebtedness or raise additional indebtedness on terms that are no less favourable than the current terms, the Company's cash flows and ability to declare dividends or repay its indebtedness may be adversely affected.
The Company's ability to meet its debt service requirements will depend on its ability to generate cash in the future, which depends on many factors, including the Company's financial performance, debt service obligations, the realization of the anticipated benefits of acquisition, disposition and investment activities, and working capital and capital expenditure requirements. In addition, the Company's ability to borrow funds in the future to make payments on outstanding debt will depend on the satisfaction of covenants in existing credit agreements and other agreements. A failure to comply with any covenants or obligations under the Company's consolidated indebtedness could result in a default under one or more such instruments, which, if not cured or waived, could result in the termination of dividends by the Company and permit acceleration of the relevant indebtedness. There can be no assurance that, if such indebtedness were to be accelerated, the Company's assets would be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full. There can also be no assurance that the Company will generate cash flow in amounts sufficient to pay its outstanding indebtedness or to fund the Company's liquidity needs.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk due to the impact of increasing benchmark interest rates and credit spreads on certain outstanding variable interest indebtedness, as well as any new borrowings on existing and new credit facilities and other debt issuances. Fluctuations in interest rates may also impact the costs to obtain other forms of capital and the feasibility of planned growth initiatives.
In addition, for the Regulated Services Group, costs resulting from interest rate increases may not be recoverable in whole or in part, and "regulatory lag" may cause a time delay in the payment to the Regulated Services Group of any such costs that are recoverable. Rising interest rates may also negatively impact the economics of development projects, acquisitions, dispositions and energy facilities, especially where project financing is being renewed or arranged.
As a result, fluctuations in interest rates could materially increase the Corporation's financing costs, limit the Corporation's options for financing or investment and adversely affect its results of operations, cash flows, key credit metrics, borrowing capacity and ability to implement its business strategy.
As at September 30, 2024, approximately 88% of debt outstanding in AQN and its subsidiaries was subject to a fixed rate of interest and as a result, such debt is not subject to significant interest rate risk in the short-term time horizon.
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Borrowings subject to variable interest rates can fluctuate significantly from month to month, quarter to quarter and year to year. AQN's target is to maintain a minimum of 85% fixed rate debt. As a result, the Company hedges the interest rate risk on its variable interest rate borrowings from time to time.
Based on amounts outstanding as at September 30, 2024, the impact to interest expense on variable rate loans from changes in interest rates are as follows:
•the Corporate Credit Facility is subject to a variable interest rate and had $535.7 million outstanding as at September 30, 2024. As a result, a 100 basis point change in the variable rate charged would impact interest expense by $5.4 million annually;
•the Long-Term Regulated Services Credit Facility is subject to a variable interest rate and had no amounts outstanding as at September 30, 2024. As a result, a 100 basis point change in the variable rate charged would not impact interest expense;
•the Regulated Services Delayed Draw Term Facility is subject to a variable interest rate and had $610.4 million outstanding as at September 30, 2024. Subsequent to the quarter-end, the Regulated Services Delayed Draw Term Facility was repaid on its maturity date of October 25, 2024. As a result, a 100 basis point change in the variable rate charged would not impact interest expense;
•the Bermuda Credit Facility is subject to a variable interest rate and had $65.4 million outstanding as at September 30, 2024. As a result, a 100 basis point change in the variable rate charged would impact interest expense by $0.7 million annually;
•the Bermuda Working Capital Facility is subject to a variable interest rate and had $16.0 million outstanding as at September 30, 2024. As a result, a 100 basis point change in the variable rate charged would impact interest expense by $0.2 million;
•the Regulated Services Group's commercial paper program is subject to a variable interest rate and had $142.0 million outstanding as at September 30, 2024. As a result, a 100 basis point change in the variable rate charged would impact interest expense by $1.4 million annually; and
•term facilities at Suralis that are subject to variable interest rates had $130.3 million outstanding as at September 30, 2024. As a result, a 100 basis point change in the variable rate charged would impact interest expense by $1.3 million annually.
The term loan facility at BELCO is subject to variable interest rates. However, the Company separately entered into an interest swap agreement to hedge the risk associated with interest rate fluctuation.
Tax Risk and Uncertainty
The Corporation is subject to income and other taxes primarily in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile; however, it is also subject to tax in other jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws or interpretations or applications thereof, which may or may not have a retroactive effect, in the jurisdictions in which the Corporation does business could adversely affect the Company's results from operations, returns to shareholders, and cash flows.
On June 20, 2024, Canada enacted the Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation ("EIFEL") rules and the Global Minimum Tax Act ("GMTA"). These legislative changes align with global efforts to address base erosion and profit shifting by ensuring that multinational enterprises pay a minimum level of tax on their global income.
•Under the EIFEL rules, the tax-deductible amount of interest and financing expenses is restricted to 30% of taxpayers' earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization computed for tax purposes. The EIFEL rules are applicable to the Company for the 2024 calendar year. Although at this time the Company does not expect a material impact as a result of the enactment of this significant legislation, the Company cannot ensure that there will not be a material impact in the future due to various factors including changes in capital structures, interpretations of legislation, future events and other circumstances.
•Implementation of global minimum tax rules in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates is pursuant to the Organization for Economic Development's ("OECD") initiative to prevent perceived base erosion and profit shifting. The GMTA is intended to implement the income inclusion and domestic minimum top-up tax rules that form part of the Model Rules for the Global Minimum Tax released by the OECD. The GMTA rules will be applicable to the Company for the 2024 calendar year. Based on existing interpretation of the rules, the Company does not expect these measures will have a significant impact on its financial results; however, the Company cannot provide assurance that such interpretations will not change, or additional guidance will not be issued that will negatively impact the Company's current position.
The Corporation cannot provide assurance that the Canada Revenue Agency, the Internal Revenue Service or any other applicable taxation authority will agree with the tax positions taken by the Corporation, including with respect to claimed expenses and the cost amount of the Corporation's depreciable properties. A successful challenge by an applicable taxation
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authority regarding such tax positions could adversely affect the results of operations and financial position of the Corporation.
Development by the Corporation of renewable power generation facilities in the United States depends in part on federal tax credits and other tax incentives. The Inflation Reduction Act has extended and expanded certain energy credits, providing greater certainty regarding the availability of these credits on a going forward basis. However, the rules governing these tax credits still include technical requirements for credit eligibility. If the Corporation is unable to complete construction on current or planned projects within certain deadlines or satisfy certain new requirements relating to prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, the reduced incentives or elimination of incentives may be insufficient to support continued development or may result in substantially reduced financial benefits from facilities that are completed. In addition, the Corporation has entered into certain tax equity financing transactions with financial partners for certain of its renewable power facilities in the United States, under which allocations of future cash flows to the Corporation from the applicable facility could be adversely affected in the event that there are changes in U.S. tax laws that apply to facilities previously placed in service.
Certain tax assumptions have been made by the Company in estimating the net proceeds to the Company of the pending Renewables sale and Atlantica sale. These assumptions may turn out to be incorrect or incomplete, which could reduce the net proceeds from such transactions to amounts lower than expected by the Company.
OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Dispositions, including Risks Relating to the Sale of the Company's Renewable Energy Business
For financial, strategic and other reasons, the Corporation may from time to time dispose of, or desire to dispose of, businesses or assets (in whole or in part) that it owns. Any disposition by the Corporation may result in recognition of a loss upon such a sale and may result in a decrease to its revenues, cash flows and net income and a change to its business mix. A disposition may also result in less proceeds than expected or liabilities to the Corporation, including as a result of any post-closing indemnities or purchase price adjustments. In addition, the Corporation may not be able to dispose of businesses or assets that the Corporation desires or expects to sell at all or at a price acceptable to the Corporation. Failure to execute on any planned disposition may require the Corporation to seek alternative sources of funds, including one or more potential issuances of equity, or incur additional indebtedness, which may, among other things, cause rating agencies to re-evaluate or downgrade the Corporation's existing credit ratings. Each of the foregoing items may have an adverse effect on the Corporation's business, results of operations, cost of capital or financial condition.
On August 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its renewable energy business to LS Buyer. The sale remains subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions, including the approval of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Certain of these closing conditions and approvals are outside of the Company’s control. There can be no assurance that these approvals will be obtained and that the other conditions to consummating the transaction will be satisfied. In addition, governmental authorities from which the regulatory approvals are required may impose conditions on the consummation of the transaction or require changes to the terms of the transaction, which could have the effect of delaying or impeding the consummation of the transaction. Any failure or significant delay in receiving such regulatory approvals and satisfying such closing conditions may result in adverse impacts to the Company, including, but not limited to, the termination of the transaction. If closing of the transaction does not take place at all or as contemplated, the Company could suffer adverse consequences on its business, financial condition or results of operations, including the loss of investor confidence in connection with the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plan and failure to realize the expected benefits of consummating the transaction. Furthermore, if the transaction is terminated or materially delayed, the market price of the Company’s common shares and other securities may be materially adversely affected. Whether or not the Company completes the disposition of its renewable energy business, the Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, significant transaction costs in connection with the transaction.
There can be no assurance that the Company will realize the benefits that it anticipates from the sale of its renewable energy business on a timely basis or at all. If the Company does not realize the anticipated benefits from the transaction for any reason it may have a significant adverse effect on the Company’s operations, business and financial condition.
Divesting the renewable energy business involves a number of additional risks and uncertainties, including complexities involved in separating assets that will be sold from assets the Company will retain and the need to obtain third-party consents and approvals (in addition to regulatory approvals), which could, among other things, disrupt customer and supplier relationships, and the fact that the Company may be subject to additional tax obligations or loss of certain tax benefits. A portion of net proceeds of the transaction is dependent on the ability to obtain third-party change of control consents in respect of the transfer of certain renewable energy facilities. If such consents are not obtained, then ownership of the applicable renewable energy facilities and associated cash flows would be retained by the Company. The Company will be required to provide transitional services to LS Buyer for a period of time following closing of the transaction, and the Company may retain certain obligations related to divested assets, and be subject to potential liabilities related to the divested assets or their disposition. In addition, the transaction could cause disruptions in the business of the Company by
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diverting the attention of the Board and management and diverting other resources (including costs) towards closing of the transaction. The transaction could also impact the Company's relationships with employees, including by increasing employee departures and turnover, and could result in accounting changes, restructuring and other disposition charges, as well as potential impairment charges or losses. The sale could negatively impact the Company's profitability, financial results and dividends because of losses that may result from the sale, the loss of revenues or a decrease in cash flows or cash available for distribution. In addition, Algonquin Power Co. may be subject to one or more further credit rating downgrades as a result of the sale process. Following the closing of the transaction, the Company will also have less diversity in the asset mix of its business and in the markets it serves. This will exacerbate the risks associated with the Company’s Regulated Services Group and increase the importance of the operations of the Regulated Services Group to the Company. Any or all of these risks could impact the Company’s financial results and business reputation.
Inflation Risk
AQN's profitability could be impacted by inflation increases above long-term averages. The Regulated Services Group's facilities are subject to rate setting by its regulatory agencies. The time between the incurrence of costs and the granting of the rates to recover those costs by regulatory agencies is known as regulatory lag. As a result of regulatory lag, inflationary effects and timing delays may impact the ability to recover expenses and/or capital costs, and profitability could be impacted. In the event of significant inflation, the impact of regulatory lag on the Company would be increased. In order to mitigate this exposure, the Regulated Services Group seeks to obtain approval for regulatory constructs in the states in which it operates to allow for timely recovery of operating expenses and capital costs.
Development and construction projects could experience a decrease in expected returns as a result of increased costs. In an effort to mitigate the risk of inflation, the Company attempts to enter into fixed price construction agreements close to the time it enters into fixed price offtake agreements.
Litigation Risks and Other Contingencies
AQN and certain of its subsidiaries are involved in various litigation, claims and other legal and regulatory proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Any accruals for contingencies related to these items are recorded in the financial statements at the time it is concluded that a material financial loss is likely and the related liability is estimable. Anticipated recoveries under existing insurance policies are recorded when reasonably assured of recovery.
Mountain View Fire
On November 17, 2020, a wildfire now known as the Mountain View Fire occurred in the territory of Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) LLC ("Liberty CalPeco"). The cause of the fire remains in dispute, and CAL FIRE has not yet released its final report. There were 22 lawsuits filed that name certain subsidiaries of the Company as defendants in connection with the Mountain View Fire, as well as a non-litigation claim brought by the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking reimbursement for alleged fire suppression costs and a notice from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management seeking damages for the alleged burning of public lands without authorization. Fifteen lawsuits were brought by groups of individual plaintiffs and a Native American group alleging causes of action including negligence, inverse condemnation, nuisance, trespass, and violations of Cal. Pub. Util. Code 2106 and Cal. Health and Safety Code 13007 (one of these 15 lawsuits also alleges the wrongful death of an individual and various subrogation claims on behalf of insurance companies). In six other lawsuits, insurance companies alleged inverse condemnation and negligence and seek recovery of amounts paid and to be paid to their insureds. In one other lawsuit, County of Mono, Antelope Valley Fire Protection District, and Bridgeport Indian Colony allege similar causes of action and seek damages for fire suppression costs, law enforcement costs, property and infrastructure damage, and other costs. Liberty CalPeco has resolved 20 of the lawsuits, and Liberty CalPeco is in the process of obtaining dismissals with prejudice of said lawsuits. Trial on the remaining two lawsuits is currently expected in January 2025. The likelihood of success in these lawsuits is uncertain. Liberty CalPeco intends to vigorously defend them. The Company accrued estimated losses of $172.3 million for claims related to the Mountain View Fire, against which Liberty CalPeco has recorded recoveries through insurance of $116.0 million and Wildfire Expense Memorandum Account of $56.3 million. The resulting net charge to earnings was $nil. The estimate of losses is subject to change as additional information becomes available. The actual amount of losses may be higher or lower than these estimates. While the Company may incur a material loss in excess of the amount accrued, the Company cannot estimate the upper end of the range of reasonably possible losses that may be incurred. The Company has wildfire liability insurance that was applied up to applicable policy limits.
Apple Valley Condemnation Proceedings
On January 7, 2016, the Town of Apple Valley filed a lawsuit seeking to condemn the utility assets of Liberty Utilities (Apple Valley Ranchos Water) Corp. ("Liberty Apple Valley"). On May 7, 2021, the Court issued a Tentative Statement of Decision denying the Town of Apple Valley's attempt to take the Apple Valley water system by eminent domain. The ruling confirmed that Liberty Apple Valley's continued ownership and operation of the water system is in the best interest of the community. On October 14, 2021, the Court issued the Final Statement of Decision. The Court signed and entered an Order of Dismissal and Judgment on November 12, 2021. On January 7, 2022, the Town filed a notice of appeal of the judgment entered by the Court. On August 2, 2022, the Court issued a ruling awarding Liberty Apple Valley approximately
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$13.2 million in attorney's fees and litigation costs. The Town filed a notice of appeal of the fee award on August 22, 2022. On September 11, 2024, the Court of Appeal issued a tentative decision reversing the trial court’s finding that the Town of Apple Valley does not have a right to take the assets of Liberty Apple Valley and reversing the award of attorney’s fees to Liberty Apple Valley. Oral argument on the tentative decision has been scheduled for December 3, 2024. Once oral argument occurs, the Court of Appeal has 90 days to issue a final decision on the appeal.
Technology Infrastructure Implementation Risk
The Company relies upon various information and operational technology infrastructure systems to carry out its business processes and operations. This subjects the Company to inherent costs and risks associated with maintaining, upgrading, replacing and changing information and operational technology systems. This includes impairment of its technology systems, potential disruption of operations, business process and internal control systems, substantial capital expenditures, demands on management time and other risks of delays, and difficulties in upgrading, transitioning and integrating technology systems.
AQN and certain of its subsidiaries recently completed the implementation of an integrated customer solution platform, which includes customer billing, enterprise resource planning systems and asset management systems. Transitioning operations to these new technology systems or deficiencies in the design or implementation of these systems could: materially adversely affect the Company's operations, including its ability to monitor its business, pay its suppliers, bill its customers, and report financial information accurately and on a timely basis; lead to higher than expected costs; lead to increased regulatory scrutiny or adverse regulatory consequences; or result in the failure to achieve the expected benefits. As a result, the Company's operations, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly financial information for the eight quarters ended September 30, 2024:
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions except per share information) | 4th Quarter 2023 | 1st Quarter 2024 | 2nd Quarter 2024 | 3rd Quarter 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 585.8 | $ | 646.1 | $ | 515.4 | $ | 573.2 | |||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | 186.9 | (89.1) | 200.8 | (1,305.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders from continuing operations | 167.2 | (56.9) | 180.2 | 49.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders from discontinued operations | 19.7 | (32.2) | 20.6 | (1,355.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) per share | 0.27 | (0.13) | 0.28 | (1.71) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | 0.24 | (0.09) | 0.25 | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | 0.03 | (0.04) | 0.03 | (1.77) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net earnings (loss) per share | 0.27 | (0.13) | 0.28 | (1.71) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings1 | 78.7 | 79.8 | 42.2 | 64.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings per common share1 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 259.1 | 285.4 | 240.9 | 264.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total assets3 | 18,374.0 | 18,307.8 | 18,866.4 | 17,788.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt2,3 | 8,516.3 | 9,089.9 | 8,292.9 | 8,725.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.07 | |||||||||||||||
4th Quarter 2022 | 1st Quarter 2023 | 2nd Quarter 2023 | 3rd Quarter 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 660.5 | $ | 697.1 | $ | 556.4 | $ | 564.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | (74.4) | 270.1 | (253.2) | (174.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders from continuing operations | 64.9 | 237.1 | (246.4) | (174.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders from discontinued operations | (139.3) | 33.0 | (6.8) | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) per share | (0.11) | 0.39 | (0.37) | (0.26) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | 0.09 | 0.34 | (0.36) | (0.26) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | (0.20) | 0.05 | (0.01) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net earnings (loss) per share | (0.11) | 0.39 | (0.37) | (0.26) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings1 | 84.4 | 87.5 | 42.1 | 68.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings per common share1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.10 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 235.6 | 269.9 | 226.2 | 254.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total assets3 | 17,627.6 | 17,927.1 | 17,968.7 | 17,982.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt2,3 | 7,512.3 | 7,849.2 | 8,083.4 | 8,367.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | Includes current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt. | ||||
| 3 | Includes discontinued operations | ||||
Quarterly revenues have fluctuated between $515.4 million and $697.1 million over the prior two year period. A number of factors impact quarterly results, including acquisitions, dispositions, seasonal fluctuations and customer rates. In addition, a factor impacting revenues year over year is the fluctuation in the strength of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar which can result in significant changes in reported revenue from Canadian operations.
Quarterly net earnings attributable to shareholders have fluctuated between a loss of $1,305.7 million and earnings of $270.1 million over the prior two year period. Earnings have been impacted by non-cash factors such as deferred tax
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recovery and expense, impairment of intangibles, property, plant and equipment and mark-to-market gains and losses on financial instruments.
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
AQN's management carried out an evaluation as of September 30, 2024, under the supervision of and with the participation of AQN's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), of the effectiveness of the design and operations of AQN's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15 (e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")). Based on that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that as of September 30, 2024, AQN's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by AQN in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in rules and forms of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Management, including the CEO and the CFO, is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over financial reporting. Management, as at the end of the period covered by this interim filing, designed internal controls over financial reporting to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The control framework management used to design the Company's internal control over financial reporting is that established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, there has been no change in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Due to its inherent limitations, disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements based on error or fraud. Further, the effectiveness of internal control is subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may change.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES
AQN prepared its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related amounts of revenues and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Significant areas requiring the use of management judgment relate to the scope of consolidated entities, useful lives and recoverability of assets, the measurement of deferred taxes and the recoverability of deferred tax assets, rate-regulation, unbilled revenue, pension and post-employment benefits, fair value of derivatives and fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
AQN's significant accounting policies and new accounting standards are discussed in Notes 1 and 2, respectively, in the Company's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Chris Huskilson, Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., certify the following:
1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2024.
2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.
3. Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
4. Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.
5. Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings
a.designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that
i.material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and
ii.information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and
b.designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.
5.1 Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
5.2 ICFR - material weakness relating to design: N/A
5.3 Limitation on scope of design: N/A
6. Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2024 and ended on September 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.
Date: November 7, 2024
/s/ Chris Huskilson
_______________________
Chris Huskilson
Chief Executive Officer
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Darren Myers, Chief Financial Officer of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., certify the following:
1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2024.
2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.
3. Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
4. Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.
5. Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings
a.designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that
i.material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and
ii.information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and
b.designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.
5.1 Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
5.2 ICFR - material weakness relating to design: N/A
5.3 Limitation on scope of design: N/A
6. Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2024 and ended on September 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.
Date: November 7, 2024
/s/ Darren Myers
_______________________
Darren Myers
Chief Financial Officer
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results
Making progress in strategic transition to regulated utility
OAKVILLE, Ontario - November 7, 2024 - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN” or the “Company”) announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. All amounts are shown in United States dollars (“U.S. $” or “$”), unless otherwise noted.
“We continue to hit key milestones on our journey towards a simpler and more focused regulated business," said Chris Huskilson, Chief Executive Officer of AQN. "These successes include the announced sales of our renewables business and Atlantica ownership stake, completion of the rollout of our new IT platform, appointment of new corporate leadership, the simplification of our capital structure, and recent rate case filings to improve our earned returns. In all, we are proud of the progress we have made, though this is a multi-year journey and there is still much work to be done. We are committed to serving our customers and producing an appropriate return on our investments and we are confident we are on the right path to do so.”
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results for Continuing Operations1
•Net Utility Sales2 of $442.9 million, an increase of 6%;
•Adjusted EBITDA2 of $264.4 million, an increase of 4%;
•Adjusted Net Earnings2 of $64.9 million, a decrease of 5%; and
•Adjusted Net Earnings2 per common share of $0.08, a decrease of 20%, in each case on a year-over-year basis.
All amounts in U.S. $ millions except per share information | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||
Revenue3 | $ | 573.2 | $ | 564.8 | 1% | $ | 1,734.7 | $ | 1,818.3 | (5)% | ||||||||||
| Regulated Services Group Revenue | 563.9 | 555.9 | 1% | 1,705.8 | 1,790.5 | (5)% | ||||||||||||||
| Hydro Group Revenue | 8.9 | 8.5 | 4% | 28.0 | 26.7 | 5% | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate Group Revenue | 0.4 | 0.4 | — | 1.0 | 1.1 | (9)% | ||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders from continuing operations | 49.5 | (174.9) | 128% | 172.9 | (184.3) | 194% | ||||||||||||||
| Per common share from continuing operations | 0.06 | (0.26) | 123% | 0.23 | (0.28) | 182% | ||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders including discontinued operations | (1,305.7) | (174.5) | (648)% | (1,194.1) | (157.6) | (657)% | ||||||||||||||
| Per common share including discontinued operations | (1.71) | (0.26) | (556)% | (1.67) | (0.24) | (596)% | ||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | 66.7 | 132.6 | (50)% | 433.6 | 427.3 | 1% | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings2 | 64.9 | 68.6 | (5)% | 186.8 | 198.2 | (6)% | ||||||||||||||
| Per common share | 0.08 | 0.10 | (20)% | 0.25 | 0.28 | (11)% | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 | 264.4 | 254.9 | 4% | 790.5 | 751.4 | 5% | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 for Regulated Services Group | 236.2 | 228.7 | 3% | 706.0 | 674.0 | 5% | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 for Hydro Group | 7.1 | 6.5 | 9% | 21.0 | 19.5 | 8% | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 for Corporate Group | 21.1 | 19.7 | 7% | 63.5 | 57.9 | 10% | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Funds from Operations2 | 143.3 | 146.8 | (2)% | 434.1 | 433.5 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Dividends per common share | 0.0650 | 0.1085 | (40)% | 0.2820 | 0.3255 | (13)% | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt | 7,475.7 | 7,500.2 | — | 7,475.7 | 7,500.2 | — | ||||||||||||||
1AQN's operations are now organized across three business units consisting of: the Regulated Services Group, which primarily owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Chile; the Hydro Group, consisting of the hydroelectric business which is not being sold as a part of the renewables business; and the Corporate Group, which includes corporate and service companies as well as the Company's investment in Atlantica.
2Please refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" below for further details.
3Discontinued Operations Revenue for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $66.3 million and $240.5 million, respectively, versus $60.0 million and $213.0 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Third Quarter 2024 Operational Results and Corporate Actions
•Regulated Services Group saw growth from implementation of new rates, offset by higher depreciation, higher financing costs and greater share count - The Regulated Services Group recorded third quarter year-over-year growth in Adjusted EBITDA of 3% (see "Non-GAAP Measures" below), due to the implementation of new rates, most notably at the Bermuda, CalPeco, Empire Arkansas Electric utilities, and New York Water utility. New rates were more than offset by higher operating expenses, and depreciation. Additionally, the June, 17 2024 settlement of share purchase contracts related to AQN’s green equity units drove a higher year-over-year share count.
•New York Water settlement approval constructively concludes first rate case since acquisition – On August 15, 2024, the New York Public Service Commission issued an order authorizing a $38.6 million increase in revenues over a three-year rate plan for the Company’s New York Water utility, and including a 9.1% allowed return on equity and 48% equity ratio. New rates became effective September 1, 2024, and are being collected retroactive to April 1, 2024.
•Upcoming rate cases mark meaningful steps toward closing earned return gap – On September 20, 2024, the Company filed a rate case for its CalPeco Electric utility, seeking an increase in revenues of $39.8 million based on a return on equity of 11.0%, an equity ratio of 52.5%, and additions to rate base of approximately $150 million through the end of 2025. Additionally, on November 6, 2024, the Company filed a rate case for its Empire Electric utility in Missouri, requesting $92.1 million in revenue increases and predicated on a 10.0% allowed return on equity. The rate case, if approved, would increase rate base by approximately $534 million. Separately, the Company also expects to file a rate case for its Litchfield Park Water utility in Arizona in the first half of 2025. The three rate cases combined, if resolved in accordance with the Company’s expectations, would comprise over $700 million of the capital already invested by the Company but not yet reflected in rates. Reducing regulatory lag continues to be a core objective of AQN.
•Announced sale agreement of Renewable Energy Business – On August 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its renewable energy business, excluding hydro, to a wholly-owned subsidiary of LS Power for total cash consideration of up to $2.5 billion (subject to certain closing adjustments). The Company has reclassified its renewable energy business, excluding hydro, as “discontinued operations”.
AQN's unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and management discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (the "Interim MD&A") will be available on its website at www.AlgonquinPower.com and in its corporate filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com (for Canadian filings) and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar (for U.S. filings).
Earnings Conference Call
AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. eastern time on Thursday, November 7, 2024, hosted by Chief Executive Officer, Chris Huskilson, and Chief Financial Officer, Darren Myers.
Date: | Thursday, November 7, 2024 | |||||||
Time: | 10:00 a.m. ET | |||||||
Conference Call: | Toll Free Dial-In Number | 1 (800) 715-9871 | ||||||
| Toll Dial-In Number | 1 (647) 932-3411 | |||||||
| Conference ID | 7888098 | |||||||
Webcast: | https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/eoi9utr9 | |||||||
Presentation also available at: www.algonquinpower.com | ||||||||
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with approximately $18 billion of total assets. AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. In addition, AQN owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity. AQN's common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares and Series 2019-A subordinated notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN and AQNB, respectively.
Visit AQN at www.algonquinpower.com and follow us on X.com @AQN_Utilities.
Investor Inquiries:
Brian Chin
Vice President, Investor Relations
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
E-mail: InvestorRelations@APUCorp.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500
Media Inquiries:
Stephanie Bose
Director, Corporate Communications
Liberty
E-mail: Corporate.Communications@libertyutilities.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements included in this news release constitute ‘‘forward-looking information’’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and the respective policies, regulations and rules under such laws and ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, ‘‘forward-looking statements”). The words “will”, “intends”, “would”, “objective” and “expects” (and grammatical variations of such terms) and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected sale of Company’s renewable energy business; expectations regarding rate cases, including the expected outcomes thereof; and the Company’s objective of reducing regulatory lag. These statements are based on factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including assumptions based on historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Since forward-looking statements relate to future events and conditions, by their very nature they require making assumptions and involve inherent risks and uncertainties. AQN cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances, these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from the expectations set out in the forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that a sale regarding the Company’s renewable energy business will occur, or that any of the intended benefits and aims of any such transaction will be realized. Forward-looking statements contained herein are provided for the purposes of assisting in understanding the Company and its business, operations, risks, financial performance, financial position and cash flows as at and for the periods indicated and to present information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Material risk factors and assumptions include those set out in AQN's Annual Information Form and Annual Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023, and Interim MD&A, each of which is or will be available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR. Given these risks, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of their dates. Other than as specifically required by law, AQN undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.
Explanatory Note
The term "rate base" is used in this document. Rate base is a measure specific to rate-regulated utilities that is not intended to represent any financial measure as defined by U.S. GAAP. The measure is used by the regulatory
authorities in the jurisdictions where the Company's rate-regulated subsidiaries operate. The calculation of this measure may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
Non-GAAP Measures
AQN uses a number of financial measures to assess the performance of its business lines. Some measures are calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"), while other measures do not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, each as defined in Canadian National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. AQN’s method of calculating these measures may differ from methods used by other companies and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
The terms “Adjusted Net Earnings”, “Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization” (or “Adjusted EBITDA”), “Adjusted Funds from Operations”, and “Net Utility Sales”, which are used in this news release, are non-GAAP financial measures. An explanation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the section titled "Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures" in the Interim MD&A, which section is incorporated by reference into this news release, and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, in each case, can be found below. In addition, “Adjusted Net Earnings” is presented in this news release on a per common share basis. Adjusted Net Earnings per common share is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period.
Reconciliation of AQN Adjusted EBITDA to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to AQN Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP consolidated net earnings.
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | $ | (1,305.7) | $ | (174.5) | $ | (1,194.1) | $ | (157.6) | |||||||||||||||
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest, exclusive of HLBV | 0.8 | 7.0 | 4.2 | 26.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1,355.2 | (0.4) | 1,367.0 | (26.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 6.4 | (40.8) | 33.3 | (50.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 91.4 | 81.6 | 274.1 | 232.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other net losses1 | 9.5 | 74.2 | 19.9 | 111.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and post-employment non-service costs | 3.0 | 4.9 | 10.4 | 15.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in value of investments carried at fair value2 | (1.6) | 212.4 | (23.7) | 332.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative financial instruments | (0.3) | (0.7) | (0.5) | (3.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on foreign exchange | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 8.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 99.4 | 88.3 | 296.1 | 263.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 264.4 | $ | 254.9 | $ | 790.5 | $ | 751.4 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Note 15 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
| 2 | See Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Net Earnings and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to consolidated net earnings in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of net earnings to Adjusted Net Earnings exclusive of these items:
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| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (all dollar amounts in $ millions except per share information) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | $ | (1,305.7) | $ | (174.5) | $ | (1,194.1) | $ | (157.6) | |||||||||||||||
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (Earnings) from discontinued operations | 1,355.2 | (0.4) | 1,367.0 | (26.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative financial instruments | (0.3) | (0.7) | (0.5) | (3.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other net losses1 | 9.5 | 74.2 | 19.9 | 111.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on foreign exchange | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 8.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in value of investments carried at fair value2 | (1.6) | 212.4 | (23.7) | 332.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment for taxes related to above | 1.5 | (45.3) | 14.4 | (66.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Earnings | $ | 64.9 | $ | 68.6 | $ | 186.8 | $ | 198.2 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Earnings per common share | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.28 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Note 15 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
| 2 | See Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted Funds from Operations to Cash Provided by Operating Activities
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statement of cash flows. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Funds from Operations and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities in accordance with U.S GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted Funds from Operations exclusive of these items:
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| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 66.7 | $ | 132.6 | $ | 433.6 | $ | 427.3 | |||||||||||||||
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| Cash provided (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations | (2.7) | (42.6) | (79.5) | (78.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in non-cash operating items for continuing and discontinued operations | 70.6 | 34.8 | 54.6 | 88.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in non-cash operating items from discontinued operations | 8.7 | 22.0 | 23.4 | (3.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Production based cash contribution from non-controlling interest for continuing operations | — | — | 2.0 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Funds from Operations | $ | 143.3 | $ | 146.8 | $ | 434.1 | $ | 433.5 | |||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Regulated Services Group Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Regulated Services Group Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP consolidated net earnings.
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| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated electricity distribution | $ | 361.4 | $ | 354.3 | $ | 971.5 | $ | 998.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Regulated electricity purchased | (100.9) | (110.1) | (280.6) | (334.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales – electricity1 | 260.5 | 244.2 | 690.9 | 664.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated gas distribution | 65.7 | 73.0 | 393.9 | 453.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Regulated gas purchased | (13.2) | (21.6) | (132.1) | (195.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales – natural gas1 | 52.5 | 51.4 | 261.8 | 258.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Regulated water reclamation and distribution | 124.3 | 115.3 | 302.1 | 298.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Regulated water purchased | (6.8) | (5.9) | (15.0) | (13.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales – water reclamation and distribution1 | 117.5 | 109.4 | 287.1 | 285.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other revenue2 | 12.4 | 13.2 | 38.3 | 39.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Utility Sales1,3 | 442.9 | 418.2 | 1,278.1 | 1,247.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (231.3) | (209.6) | (654.6) | (635.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from long-term investments | 7.7 | 13.7 | 23.1 | 33.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
HLBV4 | 16.9 | 6.4 | 59.4 | 28.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA 1,5 | $ | 236.2 | $ | 228.7 | $ | 706.0 | $ | 674.0 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | See Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||
| 3 | This table contains a reconciliation of Net Utility Sales to revenue. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Net Utility Sales and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Regulated Services Group. Investors are cautioned that Net Utility Sales should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
| 4 | Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value ("HLBV") income represents the value of net tax attributes monetized by the Regulated Services Group in the period at the Luning and Turquoise Solar Facilities and the Neosho Ridge, Kings Point and North Fork Ridge Wind Facilities. | ||||
| 5 | This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Regulated Services Group. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Regulated Services Group. Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
Reconciliation of Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP consolidated net earnings.
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| Revenue | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Add: Interest, dividend, equity, and other income3 | 23.0 | 18.3 | 67.8 | 57.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Operating expenses | 2.3 | (1.0) | 5.3 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA1 | 21.1 | 19.7 | 63.5 | 57.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Corporate Group. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Corporate Group. Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
| 3 | Primarily includes dividends from Atlantica of $21.8 million and $22.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 respectively. The nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 includes dividends from Atlantica of $65.4 million and $65.6 million respectively. | ||||
Reconciliation of Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP consolidated net earnings.
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| (all dollar amounts in $ millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 8.9 | $ | 8.3 | $ | 27.2 | $ | 25.7 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Cost of Sales - Hydro | — | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Other income | — | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Operating expenses | 1.8 | 1.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 7.1 | $ | 6.5 | $ | 21.0 | $ | 19.5 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | See Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures. | ||||
| 2 | This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Hydro Group. The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, "Segmented Information". This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Hydro Group. Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue. | ||||
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Declares Fourth Quarter 2024 Common Share Dividend of
U.S.$0.0650 (C$0.0901), and Declares Fourth Quarter 2024 Preferred Share Dividends
U.S.$0.0650 (C$0.0901), and Declares Fourth Quarter 2024 Preferred Share Dividends
Oakville, Ontario – November 7, 2024 - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“AQN”) (TSX: AQN, AQN.PR.A, AQN.PR.D, NYSE: AQN) announced today that its board of directors has approved and declared the following common and preferred share dividends:
1.US$0.0650 per common share, payable on January 15, 2025, to the shareholders of record on December 31, 2024, for the period from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Registered shareholders can elect to receive the dividend in Canadian dollars in the amount of C$0.0901.
2.C$0.41100 per preferred share, Series A, payable in cash on December 31, 2024 to preferred share, Series A holders of record on December 13, 2024, for the period from September 30, 2024 to, but excluding, December 31, 2024.
3.C$0.42831 per preferred share, Series D, payable in cash on December 31, 2024 to preferred share, Series D holders of record on December 13, 2024, for the period from September 30, 2024 to, but excluding, December 31, 2024.
Each of the foregoing dividends will be paid in cash. Effective March 16, 2023, AQN suspended the dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) for its common shares. If AQN elects to reinstate the DRIP in the future, shareholders who were enrolled in the DRIP at its suspension and remain enrolled at reinstatement will automatically resume participation in the DRIP.
The quarterly dividends payable on common shares are declared in U.S. dollars. Beneficial shareholders (those who hold common shares through a financial intermediary) who are resident in Canada or the United States may request to receive their dividends in either U.S. dollars or the Canadian dollar equivalent by contacting the financial intermediary with whom the common shares are held. Unless the Canadian dollar equivalent is requested, holders of common shares will receive dividends in U.S. dollars, which, as is often the case, the financial intermediary may convert to Canadian dollars. Registered holders of common shares receive dividend payments in the currency of residency. Registered holders of common shares may opt to change the payment currency by contacting TSX Trust Company at 1-800-387-0825 prior to the record date of the dividend.
The Canadian dollar equivalent of the quarterly common share dividend is based on the Bank of Canada daily average exchange rate on the day before the declaration date.
Pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and corresponding provincial legislation, AQN hereby notifies holders of common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D that such dividends declared qualify as eligible dividends.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with approximately $18 billion of total assets. AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of electric generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. In addition, AQN owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity. AQN's common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares and Series 2019-A subordinated notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN and AQNB, respectively.
Visit AQN at www.algonquinpower.com and follow us on X.com @AQN_Utilities.
Investor Inquiries:
Brian Chin
Vice President, Investor Relations
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
354 Davis Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X1
E-mail: InvestorRelations@APUCorp.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500
Media Inquiries:
Stephanie Bose
Director, Corporate Communications
Liberty
354 Davis Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X1
E-mail: Corprorate.Communications@libertyutilities.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500