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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
                                           801 E. 86th Avenue    
                               Merrillville, IN 46410

February 19, 2013

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Media
Investors
Mike Banas
Randy Hulen
Communications Manager
Managing Director, Investor Relations
(219) 647-5581
(219) 647-5688
mbanas@nisource.com
rghulen@nisource.com

NiSource Reports 2012 Earnings

Financial results in line with 2012 earnings guidance
Solid execution of infrastructure-focused capital investment plan
Enhanced $1.8 billion capital program outlined for 2013
2013 earnings outlook reflects ongoing infrastructure investment growth

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced net operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $427.2 million, or $1.46 per share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, compared to net operating earnings of $368.8 million, or $1.32 per share for 2011. NiSource's consolidated operating earnings (non-GAAP) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, were $1,071.4 million compared to $946.3 million in 2011.

On a GAAP basis, NiSource reported income from continuing operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, of $410.6 million, or $1.41 per share, compared with $294.8 million, or $1.05 per share in 2011. Operating income was $1,042.7 million for 2012 versus $890.1 million in the year-ago period. Schedules 1 and 2 of this news release contain a reconciliation of net operating earnings and operating earnings to GAAP.

For the three months ended December 31, 2012, net operating earnings (non-GAAP) were $136.0 million, or $0.44 per share, compared with $89.2 million, or $0.32 per share, for the same period in 2011. On a GAAP basis, income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2012, was $132.0 million, or $0.42 per share, compared with $15.6 million, or $0.05 per share for the fourth quarter of 2011.

“For NiSource, 2012 was a year of continued disciplined execution across all facets of our established infrastructure-investment-driven business strategy,” NiSource President and Chief Executive Officer Robert C. Skaggs, Jr. said. “That strategy generated earnings growth in line with our guidance, and produced total shareholder returns that outperformed utility indices for the fourth consecutive year.”


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“Consistent with the plans we shared at NiSource's Investor Day in September, we are pursuing an even more expansive collection of value-adding investment opportunities in 2013, as reflected by our record $1.8 billion capital program. We expect our enhanced infrastructure investment strategy to drive long-term net operating earnings growth (non-GAAP) of approximately 5 to 7 percent per year.”

Solid progress in 2012 sets stage for continued earnings growth

Skaggs highlighted key 2012 business accomplishments and ongoing initiatives to drive continued earnings growth for the company in 2013 and beyond, including:

Leveraging the company's strategic position in the evolving shale gas production areas to develop and execute on a number of growth investments.

Achieving a landmark agreement with customers to modernize the Columbia Gas Transmission (Columbia) pipeline network.

Generating value for customers and other key stakeholders by executing on a robust series of utility modernization and environmental investments, and continuing to develop a variety of new customer programs.

Outlining a long-term inventory of more than $25 billion in growth and infrastructure modernization investment opportunities across NiSource's three business units. These opportunities are expected to result in annual capital investments totaling $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion, generating earnings growth of approximately 5 to 7 percent per year, and annual common stock dividend growth of 3 to 5 percent.

Demonstrating ongoing financial and operational discipline, with key projects delivered on time and on budget. During the year, NiSource also executed on its approximately $340 million forward sale equity issuance and issued $750 million in debt at historically attractive rates. NiSource closed the year with about $974 million in net available liquidity.

Delivering total shareholder returns of 8.5 percent during 2012 - including a dividend increase of more than 4 percent.

Continuing to strengthen its senior management team, with the addition of veteran energy industry executives to lead NiSource's Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and NiSource Gas Distribution (NGD) business units.

In addition, Skaggs noted that in early 2013, NiSource completed the sale of its non-core retail services business to AGL Resources. The proceeds of the transaction will be used to support the company's infrastructure investment plans.

“At the foundation of these accomplishments are our core financial commitments - stable investment-grade credit ratings, a secure and growing dividend, and long-term, sustainable earnings growth,” said Skaggs. “These commitments remain unwavering as we execute on our long-term infrastructure investment growth strategy, delivering value to our customers, shareholders and other key stakeholders.”

Positive earnings trajectory continues with 2013 guidance of $1.50 to $1.60 per share (non-GAAP)

Based on the continued success of NiSource's balanced business strategy, together with a deep

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inventory of investment opportunities across each of its business units, NiSource expects to deliver 2013 net operating earnings (non-GAAP) within a range of $1.50 to $1.60 per share.

“With this deep inventory of identified infrastructure investment opportunities and a mature capital investment discipline, NiSource is on a solid trajectory to grow earnings and increase shareholder value for the foreseeable future,” Skaggs concluded. “As our established track record of performance shows, our teams have demonstrated the ability to execute our enhanced $1.8 billion capital investment program and deliver on our commitments.”

There will likely be differences between net operating earnings and GAAP earnings, but, due to the unpredictability of weather and other factors, NiSource is continuing its practice of not providing GAAP earnings guidance.

Solid progress across NiSource's pipeline businesses - growth, modernization, midstream and minerals initiatives

NiSource Gas Transmission & Storage (NGT&S) made significant progress during 2012 on its strategies to modernize its core interstate natural gas pipeline system, execute on market- and supply-driven growth projects, and pursue midstream infrastructure and minerals leasing opportunities linked to its strong asset position in the Utica and Marcellus Shale production regions.

On January 24, 2013, Columbia received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of a customer settlement that facilitates a comprehensive, balanced and transparent pipeline infrastructure modernization plan. Widely supported by Columbia's customers, the settlement covers the initial five years of the company's investment plan and contains provisions for potential extension thereafter. Among other components, the settlement identifies individual infrastructure projects and establishes a timely recovery mechanism for the costs associated with the projects. Under the settlement, Columbia will invest approximately $1.5 billion through 2017 on system modernization, in addition to approximately $100 million in annual ongoing maintenance investment.

During 2012, NGT&S placed a number of strategic growth projects into service. These and other projects helped contribute more than $20 million in additional demand revenues in 2012. On the midstream and minerals front, NGT&S expects to place its Big Pine Gathering System into service by April 2013. Involving an investment of approximately $160 million and anchored by a long-term gathering agreement with XTO Energy Inc., the project will transport up to 425 million cubic feet per day of Marcellus Shale production. In addition, Pennant Midstream LLC, a joint venture with Hilcorp, continues to make progress with its pipeline and processing facilities and remains on schedule for completion of the project by the end of 2013. It is anticipated that NiSource's share will be approximately $150 million of the total investment in the project's first phase.

In a separate agreement with Hilcorp, test wells were drilled in 2012 to support the development of the hydrocarbon potential on more than 100,000 combined acres in the Utica/Point Pleasant Shale formation. Delineation and test wells will continue in 2013 with a full development program to be developed over the course of the year. NiSource will invest alongside Hilcorp in the development of the acreage, owning both a working and overriding royalty interest. All of the Hillcorp/NiSource acreage is dedicated to the Pennant Midstream project.

In late December 2012, Columbia Gulf Transmission (Columbia Gulf) initiated a non-

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binding open season for its proposed Cameron Access Project in south Louisiana. With access to various supply basins, the project would improve reliability for shippers by transporting natural gas supplies directly into the Cameron Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal. With a projected in-service date of mid-2017, initial capacity and investment will be determined based on the results of the open season.

Columbia and Columbia Gulf are moving forward with plans to upgrade and modify facilities to support the West Side Expansion project. This approximately $200 million project will reverse the flow of gas on part of the system to transport approximately 500,000 dekatherms per day of Marcellus production to Gulf Coast markets. Service is scheduled to begin in late 2014. Columbia also is moving ahead with the East Side Expansion project, an approximately $210 million project providing 300,000 dekatherms per day of transportation capacity for Marcellus supplies to northeastern and Mid-Atlantic markets. This project is expected to be placed in service during the third quarter of 2015.

NGT&S' capital investment program reached approximately $480 million in 2012. For 2013, its investment level is expected to approach $700 million.

“In 2012, the NGT&S team maintained a sharp focus on core growth and modernization projects,” Skaggs said. “The team also continued to pursue a number of complementary minerals arrangements and accretive midstream projects. This measured approach is designed to meet the evolving needs of the marketplace, while actively investing in the reliability, integrity and modernization of our infrastructure.”

NIPSCO progress supports continued long-term investment and growth

NIPSCO celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2012 by delivering strong operational and financial performance and by outlining several near- and long-term growth and modernization investments.

The company's electric margins for the year remained strong following implementation of a number of regulatory initiatives. NIPSCO also introduced a variety of new customer programs, including an air-conditioning cycling program, a proposed green power rate program, and a program offering customer incentives for those who drive electric vehicles.

NIPSCO remains on track with significant environmental investments at its electric generation facilities. The company's more than $500 million flue gas desulfurization (FGD) project at its Schahfer generating station remains on schedule and on budget. The Schahfer FGD units will be placed into service in the fourth quarter of this year and in 2014. At the company's Michigan City generating station, pre-construction engineering and design work has begun for the approximately $250 million investment in FGD equipment. Construction is anticipated to begin during the first quarter of 2013.

Over the next decade, NIPSCO expects to invest up to $500 million on two approved electric transmission projects in northern Indiana. Supporting economic development, new jobs and strengthening of the Midwest's electrical infrastructure, the projects are in process and will see additional planning and outreach activities in 2013.

NIPSCO's capital investment program in 2013 is expected to reach more than $430 million, primarily focused on environmental investments at its generating stations and maintenance of its existing electric infrastructure.


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“While we continue to deliver on our core customer, reliability and environmental initiatives in 2013, the NIPSCO team also will continue the development of a long-term modernization program for its electric transmission and distribution infrastructure” said Skaggs.

Modernization investments, synced with regulatory and customer initiatives, drive continued growth at NiSource Gas Distribution

Combining long-term infrastructure modernization programs with complementary customer programs and regulatory initiatives continues to be the strength and focus at NGD.

On February 8, 2013, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania reached a unanimous settlement in principle with the parties in its base rate case, which resolves all issues in the case. The parties will submit a joint petition for approval to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on or before March 18, 2013. Originally filed on September 28, 2012, the case is tailored after Pennsylvania's recently enacted Act 11, which reflects a fully projected future test year under which the company proposes to recover its infrastructure investments through June 2014. Rates are anticipated to be placed into service in July of this year.

Infrastructure modernization projects across much of the NGD territory, coupled with customer programs and regulatory activity, continue to generate value for stakeholders and sustainable earnings growth. NiSource invested nearly $400 million in these infrastructure programs in 2012, part of a more than $10 billion long-term modernization program.

Total capital investment at NGD reached nearly $650 million in 2012. A similar level of investment is targeted for 2013, primarily focused on modernization and growth initiatives.

“In 2013 NGD's formula will remain the same - sustained earnings growth through long-term investments in infrastructure modernization supported by regulatory initiatives integrated with customer programs designed to reduce energy consumption and lower overall bills,” Skaggs said.

Full-Year 2012 Operating Earnings - Segment Results (non-GAAP)
NiSource's consolidated operating earnings (non-GAAP) for the year ended December 31, 2012, were $1,071.4 million, compared to $946.3 million for the same period in 2011. Refer to Schedule 2 for the items included in 2012 and 2011 GAAP operating income but excluded from operating earnings.

Operating earnings for NiSource's business segments for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, are discussed below.

Gas Transmission and Storage Operations reported operating earnings of $397.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, compared with operating earnings of $360.1 million for the prior year period. Net revenues, excluding the impact of trackers, decreased $53.8 million primarily as a result of the customer settlement at Columbia. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in demand margin revenue as a result of growth projects and the impact of new Columbia Gulf rates.

Operating expenses, excluding the impact of trackers, decreased $73.9 million primarily due a decrease in employee and administration costs, primarily pension, lower depreciation and

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amortization as a result of the Columbia customer settlement, and decreased environmental costs. These decreases were partially offset by increased outside service costs.

Equity earnings increased by $17.6 million primarily from increased earnings at Millennium Pipeline driven by increased demand and commodity revenues.

Electric Operations reported operating earnings of $237.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, compared with operating earnings of $201.9 million for the prior year period. Net revenues, excluding the impact of trackers, increased by $125.1 million primarily due to increased industrial, commercial and residential margins mainly as a result of the implementation of the electric rate case. Additionally, there were lower revenue credits in the current period as the implementation of the electric rate case discontinued these credits. Net revenues also increased as a result of the implementation of a Regional Transmission Organization recovery mechanism, the recognition of emission allowances that were deferred in previous periods, and recovered margins related to lost consumption due to NIPSCO's participation in energy savings programs. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in environmental cost recovery due to the plant investment eligible for recovery being reset to zero as a result of the electric rate case.

Operating expenses, excluding the impact of trackers, increased by $89.4 million due primarily to increased depreciation costs primarily due to previously deferred depreciation associated with the Sugar Creek facility being recognized as a result of the electric rate case. Additionally, there was an increase in employee and administration costs, primarily due to increased pension costs and increased employee headcount, and higher Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) fees as these costs were previously deferred and the electric rate case resulted in the expiration of those deferrals. Operating expenses also increased due to increased electric generation costs and higher property taxes. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in rate case filing expenses related to the electric rate case.

Gas Distribution Operations reported operating earnings of $441.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, compared with operating earnings of $424.9 million for the prior year period. Net revenues, excluding the impact of trackers, increased by $36.9 million primarily attributable to increases in regulatory and service programs, including the impact of the implementation of new rates under Columbia Gas of Ohio's approved infrastructure replacement program and the impact of the 2011 rate case at Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania.

Operating expenses, excluding the impact of trackers, were $20.6 million higher than the comparable period in the prior year primarily due to an increase in depreciation costs as a result of higher capital expenditures, increased outside service costs, and increased materials and supplies costs partially offset by decreased employee and administration costs, primarily pension, and a decrease in uncollectibles.

Corporate and Other Operations reported an operating earnings loss of $5.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, compared to an operating earnings loss of $40.6 million for the comparable prior period. The reduced loss is primarily attributable to a 2011 reserve on certain assets related to the wind down of the unregulated natural gas marketing business and unrealized gains on increases in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance investments.

Other Items
Interest expense increased by $41.5 million due to the issuance of long-term debt in June 2011, April 2012 and June 2012, and the expiration of deferred interest costs related to Sugar Creek as a result of the electric rate case. These increases were partially offset by the repurchase of

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long-term debt in December 2011, lower short-term borrowings and rates and increased allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC) balances.

Other-net income of $2.4 million was recorded in 2012 compared to a loss of $7.4 million in 2011. The increase in other-net income is primarily attributable to AFUDC earnings at NIPSCO.

The effective tax rate of net operating earnings was 34.8 percent compared to 34.4 percent for the same period last year.

Fourth Quarter 2012 Operating Earnings - Segment Results (non-GAAP)
NiSource's consolidated operating earnings (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, were $312.9 million, compared to $249.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Refer to Schedule 2 for the items included in 2012 and 2011 GAAP operating income but excluded from operating earnings.

Operating earnings for NiSource's business segments for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, are discussed below.

Gas Transmission and Storage Operations reported operating earnings for the current quarter of $128.8 million compared to $89.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Net revenues, excluding the impact of trackers, decreased by $6.0 million, primarily attributable to the Columbia customer settlement and decreased Midstream revenues. These decreases were partially offset by higher mineral rights royalty revenue, increased demand margin revenue as a result of growth projects and higher revenues from shorter term transportation services.

Operating expenses, excluding the impact of trackers, decreased $43.6 million primarily due to a decrease in employee and administration costs, primarily pension, and lower depreciation and amortization as a result of the Columbia customer settlement.

Equity earnings increased $2.2 million primarily from increased earnings at Millennium Pipeline due to increased demand and commodity revenues.

Electric Operations reported operating earnings for the current quarter of $51.6 million compared to $42.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Net revenues, excluding the impact of trackers, increased by $38.8 million primarily due to increased industrial and commercial margins mainly as a result of the implementation of the electric rate case. Net revenues also increased due to lower revenue credits in the current period as the electric rate case discontinued these credits. Additionally, net revenues increased related to the recognition of emission allowances that were deferred in previous periods and recovered margins related to lost consumption due to NIPSCO's participation in energy savings programs. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in environmental cost recovery due to the plant investment eligible for recovery being reset to zero as a result of the electric rate case.

Operating expenses increased by $30.1 million, excluding the impact of trackers, primarily attributable to increased depreciation costs primarily due to previously deferred depreciation associated with the Sugar Creek facility being recognized as a result of the electric rate case. Additionally, there was an increase in electric generation costs, increased employee and administration costs, and MISO fees increased as these costs were previously deferred and the electric rate case resulted in the expiration of those deferrals.

Gas Distribution Operations reported operating earnings for the current quarter of $133.6 million compared to $141.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Net revenues, excluding the impact of trackers, increased by $3.5 million primarily attributable to the implementation of new rates under Columbia Gas of Ohio's approved infrastructure replacement program.

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Operating expenses, excluding the impact of trackers, were $11.3 million higher than the comparable 2011 period as a result of an increase in depreciation costs due to an increase in capital expenditures, higher outside service costs, increased environmental costs, and increased materials and supplies costs. These increases were partially offset by decreased employee and administration costs, primarily pension.

Corporate and Other Operations reported an operating earnings loss of $1.1 million for the current quarter compared to a loss of $24.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. The reduced loss is primarily attributable to a 2011 reserve on certain assets related to the wind down of the unregulated natural gas marketing business.

Other Items
Interest expense increased by $7.0 million for the current quarter due to the issuance of long-term debt in April 2012 and June 2012, and the expiration of deferred interest costs related to Sugar Creek as a result of the electric rate case. These increases were partially offset by the repurchase of long-term debt in December 2011, lower short-term borrowings and rates and increased AFUDC balances.

Other-net loss of $3.6 million was recorded for the current quarter in 2012 compared to a loss of $12.8 million in 2011. The decrease in other-net loss is primarily attributable to AFUDC earnings at NIPSCO.

The effective tax rate of net operating earnings was 33.8 percent compared to 36.1 percent for the same period last year.

About NiSource
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), based in Merrillville, Ind., is a Fortune 500 company engaged in natural gas transmission, storage and distribution, as well as electric generation, transmission and distribution. NiSource operating companies deliver energy to 3.8 million customers located within the high-demand energy corridor stretching from the Gulf Coast through the Midwest to New England. Information about NiSource and its subsidiaries is available via the Internet at www.nisource.com. NI-F

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of NiSource and its management. Although NiSource believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its goals will be achieved. Readers are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this presentation are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and that actual results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: weather; fluctuations in supply and demand for energy commodities; growth opportunities for NiSource's businesses; increased competition in deregulated energy markets; the success of regulatory and commercial initiatives; dealings with third parties over whom NiSource has no control; actual operating experience of NiSource's assets; the regulatory process; regulatory and legislative changes; the impact of potential new environmental laws or regulations; the results of material litigation; changes in pension funding requirements; changes in general economic, capital and commodity market conditions; and counterparty credit risk and the matters set forth in the "Risk Factors" Section in NiSource's most recent Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, many of which are risks beyond the control of NiSource. In addition, the relative contributions to profitability by each segment, and the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements relating thereto, may change over time. NiSource expressly disclaims a duty to update any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release.

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NiSource Inc.
Consolidated Net Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
(unaudited)



 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
(in millions, except per share amounts)
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas Distribution
$
582.2

 
$
730.9

 
$
2,006.3

 
$
2,927.6

Gas Transportation and Storage
418.7

 
361.0

 
1,462.4

 
1,354.6

Electric
361.0

 
329.6

 
1,497.5

 
1,420.2

Other
37.8

 
18.2

 
103.8

 
53.9

Gross Revenues
1,399.7

 
1,439.7

 
5,070.0

 
5,756.3

Cost of Sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)
426.5

 
543.1

 
1,517.7

 
2,329.2

Total Net Revenues
973.2

 
896.6

 
3,552.3

 
3,427.1

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operation and maintenance
387.4

 
401.9

 
1,457.5

 
1,472.4

Operation and maintenance - trackers
64.6

 
43.3

 
205.9

 
194.3

Depreciation and amortization
140.8

 
130.4

 
549.1

 
521.6

Depreciation and amortization - trackers
3.1

 
3.4

 
12.8

 
14.1

Other taxes
55.5

 
53.9

 
220.9

 
212.4

Other taxes - trackers
16.9

 
20.2

 
66.9

 
80.6

Total Operating Expenses
668.3

 
653.1

 
2,513.1

 
2,495.4

Equity Earnings in Unconsolidated Affiliates
8.0

 
5.8

 
32.2

 
14.6

Operating Earnings
312.9

 
249.3

 
1,071.4

 
946.3

Other Income (Deductions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(103.9
)
 
(96.9
)
 
(418.3
)
 
(376.8
)
Other, net
(3.6
)
 
(12.8
)
 
2.4

 
(7.4
)
Total Other Deductions
(107.5
)
 
(109.7
)
 
(415.9
)
 
(384.2
)
Operating Earnings From Continuing Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Before Income Taxes
205.4

 
139.6

 
655.5

 
562.1

Income Taxes
69.4

 
50.4

 
228.3

 
193.3

Net Operating Earnings from Continuing Operations
136.0

 
89.2

 
427.2

 
368.8

GAAP Adjustment
(4.0
)
 
(73.6
)
 
(16.6
)
 
(74.0
)
GAAP Income from Continuing Operations
$
132.0

 
$
15.6

 
$
410.6

 
$
294.8

Basic Net Operating Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
$
0.44

 
$
0.32

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.32

GAAP Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
$
0.42

 
$
0.05

 
$
1.41

 
$
1.05

Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding
309.9

 
281.4

 
291.9

 
280.4




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NiSource Inc.
Segment Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
(unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Gas Distribution Operations
 
(in millions)
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales Revenues
$
782.7

 
$
867.1

 
$
2,710.1

 
$
3,470.1

Less: Cost of gas sold
356.2

 
441.7

 
1,166.9

 
1,910.1

Net Revenues
426.5

 
425.4

 
1,543.2

 
1,560.0

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operation and maintenance
180.1

 
175.1

 
681.7

 
680.1

Operation and maintenance - trackers
24.5

 
23.6

 
75.7

 
115.7

Depreciation and amortization
48.7

 
42.9

 
189.9

 
171.5

Other taxes
22.7

 
22.2

 
87.8

 
87.2

Other taxes - trackers
16.9

 
20.2

 
66.9

 
80.6

Total Operating Expenses
292.9

 
284.0

 
1,102.0

 
1,135.1

Operating Earnings
$
133.6

 
$
141.4

 
$
441.2

 
$
424.9

GAAP Adjustment
(5.6
)
 
(48.2
)
 
(47.1
)
 
(46.0
)
GAAP Operating Income
$
128.0

 
$
93.2

 
$
394.1

 
$
378.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Gas Transmission and Storage Operations
 
(in millions)
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transportation revenues
$
214.9

 
$
222.6

 
$
721.8

 
$
776.7

Storage revenues
49.6

 
48.1

 
196.7

 
196.1

Other revenues
32.5

 
12.6

 
83.0

 
32.8

Total Operating Revenues
297.0

 
283.3

 
1,001.5

 
1,005.6

Less: Cost of Sales
0.1

 

 
1.1

 

Net Operating Revenues
296.9

 
283.3

 
1,000.4

 
1,005.6

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operation and maintenance
99.7

 
137.1

 
361.8

 
407.7

Operation and maintenance - trackers
35.9

 
16.3

 
114.4

 
65.8

Depreciation and amortization
25.1

 
31.9

 
99.4

 
130.0

Other taxes
15.4

 
14.8

 
59.2

 
56.6

Total Operating Expenses
176.1

 
200.1

 
634.8

 
660.1

Equity Earnings in Unconsolidated Affiliates
8.0

 
5.8

 
32.2

 
14.6

Operating Earnings
$
128.8

 
$
89.0

 
$
397.8

 
$
360.1

GAAP Adjustment
0.7

 
(0.1
)
 
0.6

 
(0.1
)
GAAP Operating Income
$
129.5

 
$
88.9

 
$
398.4

 
$
360.0


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NiSource Inc.
Segment Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
(unaudited)



 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Electric Operations
 
(in millions)
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales revenues
$
361.6

 
$
330.6

 
$
1,499.5

 
$
1,422.3

Less: Cost of sales
113.2

 
121.6

 
495.9

 
545.5

Net Revenues
248.4

 
209.0

 
1,003.6

 
876.8

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operation and maintenance
114.7

 
95.6

 
439.2

 
390.9

Operation and maintenance - trackers
4.2

 
3.3

 
15.8

 
12.8

Depreciation and amortization
60.4

 
49.9

 
236.8

 
200.6

Depreciation and amortization - trackers
3.1

 
3.4

 
12.8

 
14.1

Other taxes
14.4

 
13.9

 
61.4

 
56.5

Total Operating Expenses
196.8

 
166.1

 
766.0

 
674.9

Operating Earnings
$
51.6

 
$
42.9

 
$
237.6

 
$
201.9

GAAP Adjustment
(1.0
)
 
(3.2
)
 
13.2

 
6.5

GAAP Operating Income
$
50.6

 
$
39.7

 
$
250.8

 
$
208.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Corporate and Other Operations
 
(in millions)
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Operating Loss
$
(1.1
)
 
$
(24.0
)
 
$
(5.2
)
 
$
(40.6
)
GAAP Adjustment
(0.5
)
 
(15.6
)
 
4.6

 
(16.6
)
GAAP Operating Loss
$
(1.6
)
 
$
(39.6
)
 
$
(0.6
)
 
$
(57.2
)


11

NiSource Inc.
Segment Volumes and Statistical Data



 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
Gas Distribution Operations
2012
2011
2012
2011
Sales and Transportation (MMDth)
 
 
 
 
Residential
79.9

72.6

226.5

254.5

Commercial
50.1

46.7

156.2

168.6

Industrial
113.6

109.5

478.2

431.8

Off System
14.8

10.2

61.5

62.4

Other
0.1

0.1

0.3

0.3

Total
258.5

239.1

922.7

917.6

Weather Adjustment
6.5

18.1

58.8

12.7

Sales and Transportation Volumes - Excluding Weather
265.0

257.2

981.5

930.3

 
 
 
 
 
Heating Degree Days
1,940

1,742

4,799

5,434

Normal Heating Degree Days
2,037

2,037

5,664

5,633

% Warmer than Normal
5
%
14
%
15
%
4
%
 
 
 
 
 
Customers
 
 
 
 
Residential
 
 
3,058,839

3,039,579

Commercial
 
 
280,842

280,521

Industrial
 
 
7,552

7,861

Other
 
 
22

19

Total
 
 
3,347,255

3,327,980

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
Gas Transmission and Storage Operations
2012
2011
2012
2011
Throughput (MMDth)
 
 
 
 
Columbia Transmission
328.8

301.4

1,107.7

1,117.5

Columbia Gulf
213.2

270.6

894.3

1,048.0

Crossroads Gas Pipeline
4.1

4.0

15.7

18.7

Intrasegment eliminations
(108.0)

(124.0)

(422.6)

(548.5)

Total
438.1

452.0

1,595.1

1,635.7



12

NiSource Inc.
Segment Volumes and Statistical Data



 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
Electric Operations
2012
2011
2012
2011
Sales (Gigawatt Hours)
 
 
 
 
Residential
763.2
765.6
3,524.3

3,526.5

Commercial
907.8
931.3
3,863.1

3,886.5

Industrial
2,286.1
2,247.5
9,251.0

9,257.6

Wholesale
17.8
144.4
250.8

651.6

Other
34.0
44.2
119.1

165.5

Total
4,008.9
4,133.0
17,008.3

17,487.7

Weather Adjustment
14.8
31.1
(145.9)

(101.1)

Sales Volumes - Excluding Weather impacts
4,023.7
4,164.1
16,862.4

17,386.6

 
 
 
 
 
Cooling Degree Days
 
 
1,054

907

Normal Cooling Degree Days
 
 
814

808

% Warmer than Normal


29
%
12
%
 
 
 
 
 
Electric Customers
 
 
 
 
Residential
 
 
401,177

400,567

Commercial
 
 
53,969

54,029

Industrial
 
 
2,445

2,405

Wholesale
 
 
725

737

Other
 
 
6

17

Total
 
 
458,322

457,755



13

NiSource Inc.
Schedule 1 – Reconciliation of Net Operating Earnings to GAAP




 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net Operating Earnings from Continuing Operations (Non-GAAP)
$
136.0

 
$
89.2

 
$
427.2

 
$
368.8

Items excluded from operating earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weather - compared to normal
(6.1
)
 
(14.4
)
 
(36.4
)
 
(2.1
)
Revenue adjustment

 
(0.6
)
 

 
(0.6
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business
(0.7
)
 
0.5

 
3.7

 
4.5

Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOV accrual reversal

 

 
3.1

 

Environmental MGP remediation review

 
(35.5
)
 

 
(35.5
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business
0.5

 
(1.2
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(5.6
)
(Gain)/Loss on sale of assets and asset impairments
(0.1
)
 
(15.9
)
 
4.0

 
(16.9
)
Total items excluded from operating earnings
(6.4
)
 
(67.1
)
 
(28.7
)
 
(56.2
)
Other Deductions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 
(53.9
)
 

 
(53.9
)
Investment impairment

 

 
(0.7
)
 

Tax effect of above items
2.4

 
47.4

 
12.8

 
42.9

Other income tax adjustments - Indiana House Bill 1004

 

 

 
(6.8
)
Total items excluded from net operating earnings
(4.0
)
 
(73.6
)
 
(16.6
)
 
(74.0
)
Reported Income from Continuing Operations - GAAP
$
132.0

 
$
15.6

 
$
410.6

 
$
294.8

Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding
309.9

 
281.4

 
291.9

 
280.4

Basic Net Operating Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
$
0.44

 
$
0.32

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.32

Items excluded from net operating earnings (after-tax)
(0.02
)
 
(0.27
)
 
(0.05
)
 
(0.27
)
GAAP Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
$
0.42

 
$
0.05

 
$
1.41

 
$
1.05



14

NiSource Inc.
Schedule 2 – Adjustments by Segment from Operating Earnings to GAAP
For Quarter ended December 31,



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012 (in millions)
Gas Distribution
 
Gas Transmission and Storage
 
Electric
 
Corporate & Other
 
Total
Operating Earnings (Loss)
$
133.6

 
$
128.8

 
$
51.6

 
$
(1.1
)
 
$
312.9

Net Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weather (compared to normal)
(5.1
)
 

 
(1.0
)
 

 
(6.1
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business

 

 

 
(0.7
)
 
(0.7
)
Total Impact - Net Revenues
(5.1
)
 

 
(1.0
)
 
(0.7
)
 
(6.8
)
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unregulated natural gas marketing business

 

 

 
0.5

 
0.5

(Gain)/Loss on sale of assets and asset impairments
(0.5
)
 
0.7

 

 
(0.3
)
 
(0.1
)
Total Impact - Operating Expenses
(0.5
)
 
0.7

 

 
0.2

 
0.4

Total Impact - Operating (Loss) Income
$
(5.6
)
 
$
0.7

 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(0.5
)
 
$
(6.4
)
Operating Income (Loss) - GAAP
$
128.0

 
$
129.5

 
$
50.6

 
$
(1.6
)
 
$
306.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2011 (in millions)
Gas Distribution
 
Gas Transmission and Storage
 
Electric
 
Corporate & Other
 
Total
Operating Earnings (Loss)
$
141.4

 
$
89.0

 
$
42.9

 
$
(24.0
)
 
$
249.3

Net Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weather (compared to normal)
(12.1
)
 

 
(2.3
)
 

 
(14.4
)
Revenue adjustment

 

 
(0.6
)
 

 
$
(0.6
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business

 

 

 
0.5

 
0.5

Total Impact - Net Revenues
(12.1
)
 

 
(2.9
)
 
0.5

 
(14.5
)
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Environmental MGP remediation review
(35.5
)
 

 

 

 
(35.5
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business

 

 

 
(1.2
)
 
(1.2
)
Gain on sale of assets and asset impairments
(0.6
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(14.9
)
 
(15.9
)
Total Impact - Operating Expenses
(36.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(16.1
)
 
(52.6
)
Total Impact - Operating Loss
$
(48.2
)
 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
(3.2
)
 
$
(15.6
)
 
$
(67.1
)
Operating Income (Loss) - GAAP
$
93.2

 
$
88.9

 
$
39.7

 
$
(39.6
)
 
$
182.2



15

NiSource Inc.
Schedule 2 – Adjustments by Segment from Operating Earnings to GAAP
For Twelve Months ended December 31,


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012 (in millions)
 
Gas Distribution
 
Gas Transmission and Storage
 
Electric
 
Corporate & Other
 
Total
Operating Earnings (Loss)
 
$
441.2

 
$
397.8

 
$
237.6

 
$
(5.2
)
 
$
1,071.4

Net Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weather (compared to normal)
 
(46.6
)
 

 
10.2

 

 
(36.4
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business
 

 

 

 
3.7

 
3.7

Total Impact - Net Revenues
 
(46.6
)
 

 
10.2

 
3.7

 
(32.7
)
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOV accrual reserve
 

 

 
3.1

 

 
3.1

Unregulated natural gas marketing business
 

 

 

 
(3.1
)
 
(3.1
)
(Gain)/Loss on sale of assets and asset impairments
 
(0.5
)
 
0.6

 
(0.1
)
 
4.0

 
4.0

Total Impact - Operating Expenses
 
(0.5
)
 
0.6

 
3.0

 
0.9

 
4.0

Total Impact - Operating (Loss )Income
 
$
(47.1
)
 
$
0.6

 
$
13.2

 
$
4.6

 
$
(28.7
)
Operating Income (Loss) - GAAP
 
$
394.1

 
$
398.4

 
$
250.8

 
$
(0.6
)
 
$
1,042.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2011 (in millions)
 
Gas Distribution
 
Gas Transmission and Storage
 
Electric
 
Corporate & Other
 
Total
Operating Earnings (Loss)
 
$
424.9

 
$
360.1

 
$
201.9

 
$
(40.6
)
 
$
946.3

Net Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weather (compared to normal)
 
(9.7
)
 

 
7.6

 

 
(2.1
)
Revenue adjustment
 

 

 
(0.6
)
 

 
(0.6
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business
 

 

 

 
4.5

 
4.5

Total Impact - Net Revenues
 
(9.7
)
 

 
7.0

 
4.5

 
1.8

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Environmental MGP remediation review
 
(35.5
)
 

 

 

 
(35.5
)
Unregulated natural gas marketing business
 

 

 

 
(5.6
)
 
(5.6
)
Gain on sale of assets
 
(0.8
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(15.5
)
 
(16.9
)
Total Impact - Operating Expenses
 
(36.3
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(21.1
)
 
(58.0
)
Total Impact - Operating (Loss) Income
 
$
(46.0
)
 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
6.5

 
$
(16.6
)
 
$
(56.2
)
Operating Income (Loss) - GAAP
 
$
378.9

 
$
360.0

 
$
208.4

 
$
(57.2
)
 
$
890.1


16

NiSource Inc.
Consolidated Income Statements (GAAP)
(unaudited)





  
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas Distribution
$
577.2

 
$
718.8

 
$
1,959.8

 
$
2,917.9

Gas Transportation and Storage
418.7

 
361.0

 
1,462.4

 
1,354.6

Electric
360.0

 
327.3

 
1,507.7

 
1,427.7

Other
54.4

 
72.0

 
131.3

 
274.5

Gross Revenues
1,410.3

 
1,479.1

 
5,061.2

 
5,974.7

Cost of Sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)
443.8

 
597.0

 
1,541.5

 
2,545.8

Total Net Revenues
966.5

 
882.1

 
3,519.7

 
3,428.9

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operation and maintenance
451.5

 
481.6

 
1,662.8

 
1,706.4

Depreciation and amortization
143.9

 
133.8

 
561.9

 
535.7

Impairment and (gain)/loss on sale of assets, net

 
15.7

 
(3.8
)
 
16.8

Other taxes
72.6

 
74.6

 
288.3

 
294.5

Total Operating Expenses
668.0

 
705.7

 
2,509.2

 
2,553.4

Equity Earnings in Unconsolidated Affiliates
8.0

 
5.8

 
32.2

 
14.6

Operating Income
306.5

 
182.2

 
1,042.7

 
890.1

Other Income (Deductions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(103.9
)
 
(96.9
)
 
(418.3
)
 
(376.8
)
Other, net
(3.6
)
 
(12.8
)
 
1.7

 
(7.4
)
Loss on early extinguishment of long-term debt

 
(53.9
)
 

 
(53.9
)
Total Other Deductions
(107.5
)
 
(163.6
)
 
(416.6
)
 
(438.1
)
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
199.0

 
18.6

 
626.1

 
452.0

Income Taxes
67.0

 
3.1

 
215.5

 
157.2

Income from Continuing Operations
132.0

 
15.5

 
410.6

 
294.8

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations - net of taxes
2.0

 
(0.9
)
 
5.5

 
4.3

Net Income
$
134.0

 
$
14.6

 
$
416.1

 
$
299.1

Basic Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.42

 
$
0.05

 
$
1.41

 
$
1.05

Discontinued operations
0.01

 

 
0.02

 
0.01

Basic Earnings Per Share
$
0.43

 
$
0.05

 
$
1.43

 
$
1.06

Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.42

 
$
0.04

 
$
1.37

 
$
1.02

Discontinued operations
0.01

 

 
0.02

 
0.01

Diluted Earnings Per Share
$
0.43

 
$
0.04

 
$
1.39

 
$
1.03

Dividends Declared Per Common Share
$
0.24

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.94

 
$
0.92

Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding
309.9

 
281.4

 
291.9

 
280.4

Diluted Average Common Shares
311.3

 
291.1

 
300.4

 
288.5



17

NiSource Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (GAAP)
(unaudited)



(in millions)
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
ASSETS
 
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
 
 
Utility Plant
$
21,642.3

 
$
20,299.7

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(8,986.4
)
 
(8,651.9
)
Net utility plant
12,655.9

 
11,647.8

Other property, at cost, less accumulated depreciation
260.0

 
131.4

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
12,915.9

 
11,779.2

Investments and Other Assets
 
 
 
Assets of discontinued operations and assets held for sale

 
0.2

Unconsolidated affiliates
243.3

 
204.7

Other investments
194.4

 
150.9

Total Investments and Other Assets
437.7

 
355.8

Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
36.3

 
11.5

Restricted cash
46.8

 
160.6

Accounts receivable (less reserve of $24.0 and $30.5, respectively)
907.3

 
850.6

Income tax receivable
130.9

 
0.9

Gas inventory
326.6

 
427.6

Underrecovered gas and fuel costs
45.0

 
20.7

Materials and supplies, at average cost
97.4

 
86.6

Electric production fuel, at average cost
71.7

 
50.9

Price risk management assets
92.2

 
137.2

Exchange gas receivable
51.5

 
64.9

Assets of discontinued operations and assets held for sale
26.7

 
26.1

Regulatory assets
162.8

 
169.7

Prepayments and other
357.2

 
261.8

Total Current Assets
2,352.4

 
2,269.1

Other Assets
 
 
 
Price risk management assets
56.0

 
188.7

Regulatory assets
2,024.4

 
1,978.2

Goodwill
3,677.3

 
3,677.3

Intangible assets
286.6

 
297.6

Postretirement and postemployment benefits assets

 
31.5

Deferred charges and other
94.4

 
130.9

Total Other Assets
6,138.7

 
6,304.2

Total Assets
$
21,844.7

 
$
20,708.3



18

NiSource Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (GAAP) (continued)
(unaudited)



(in millions, except share amounts)
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Capitalization
 
 
 
Common Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Common stock - $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 310,280,867 and 281,853,571 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
$
3.1

 
$
2.8

Additional paid-in capital
4,597.6

 
4,167.7

Retained earnings
1,059.6

 
917.0

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(65.5
)
 
(59.7
)
Treasury stock
(40.5
)
 
(30.5
)
Total Common Stockholders’ Equity
5,554.3

 
4,997.3

Long-term debt, excluding amounts due within one year
6,819.1

 
6,267.1

Total Capitalization
12,373.4

 
11,264.4

Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
507.2

 
327.3

Short-term borrowings
776.9

 
1,359.4

Accounts payable
538.9

 
434.8

Customer deposits and credits
269.6

 
313.6

Taxes accrued
235.5

 
220.9

Interest accrued
133.7

 
111.9

Overrecovered gas and fuel costs
22.1

 
48.9

Price risk management liabilities
95.2

 
167.8

Exchange gas payable
146.2

 
168.2

Deferred revenue
42.8

 
9.7

Regulatory liabilities
171.6

 
112.0

Accrued liability for postretirement and postemployment benefits
6.1

 
26.6

Liabilities of discontinued operations and liabilities held for sale
3.9

 
0.4

Legal and environmental reserves
42.2

 
43.9

Other accruals
309.7

 
301.0

Total Current Liabilities
3,301.6

 
3,646.4

Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits
 
 
 
Price risk management liabilities
20.3

 
138.9

Deferred income taxes
2,953.3

 
2,541.9

Deferred investment tax credits
24.8

 
29.0

Deferred credits
84.1

 
78.9

Accrued liability for postretirement and postemployment benefits
1,107.3

 
953.8

Regulatory liabilities and other removal costs
1,593.3

 
1,663.9

Asset retirement obligations
160.4

 
146.4

Other noncurrent liabilities
226.2

 
244.7

Total Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits
6,169.7

 
5,797.5

Commitments and Contingencies

 

Total Capitalization and Liabilities
$
21,844.7

 
$
20,708.3




19

NiSource Inc.
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (GAAP)
(unaudited)


Year Ended December 31, (in millions)
2012
 
2011
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net Income
$
416.1

 
$
299.1

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash from Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 
53.9

Depreciation and amortization
561.9

 
535.7

Net changes in price risk management assets and liabilities
(18.5
)
 
38.1

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
304.6

 
178.4

Deferred revenue
(8.3
)
 
2.2

Stock compensation expense and 401(k) profit sharing contribution
45.0

 
39.2

(Gain) Loss on sale of assets
(4.1
)
 
0.1

Loss on impairment of assets
0.3

 
16.7

Income from unconsolidated affiliates
(30.9
)
 
(13.7
)
Gain on disposition of discontinued operations - net of taxes

 

Income from discontinued operations - net of taxes
(5.5
)
 
(4.3
)
Amortization of discount/premium on debt
9.7

 
8.9

AFUDC equity
(10.6
)
 
(2.4
)
Distribution Received from Equity Earnings
34.9

 
18.8

Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(51.3
)
 
219.6

Income tax receivable
(130.0
)
 
98.1

Inventories
62.4

 
(141.7
)
Accounts payable
57.3

 
(154.8
)
Customer deposits and credits
(44.0
)
 
(4.5
)
Taxes accrued
9.9

 
2.3

Interest accrued
21.8

 
(2.5
)
(Under) Over recovered gas and fuel costs
(51.1
)
 
127.5

Exchange gas receivable/payable
(8.6
)
 
(100.1
)
Other accruals
(26.2
)
 
33.2

Prepayments and other current assets
(4.5
)
 
(10.2
)
Regulatory assets/liabilities
(51.7
)
 
(322.9
)
Postretirement and postemployment benefits
123.0

 
(92.7
)
Deferred credits
4.9

 
(2.3
)
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets
71.9

 
6.9

Other noncurrent liabilities
(14.1
)
 
82.0

Net Operating Activities from Continuing Operations
1,264.3

 
908.6

Net Operating Activities provided by (used for) Discontinued Operations
11.2

 
(38.4
)
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities
1,275.5

 
870.2

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(1,498.8
)
 
(1,122.7
)
Insurance recoveries
6.5

 

Proceeds from disposition of assets
25.6

 
9.4

Restricted cash deposits (withdrawals)
114.2

 
42.3

Contributions to equity investees
(20.4
)
 
(6.4
)
Distributions from equity investees

 

Other investing activities
(49.0
)
 
(69.4
)
Net Investing Activities used for Continuing Operations
(1,421.9
)
 
(1,146.8
)
Net Investing Activities used for Discontinued Operations
(3.3
)
 
(2.5
)
Net Cash Flows used for Investing Activities
(1,425.2
)
 
(1,149.3
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Issuance of long-term debt
991.4

 
890.0

Retirement of long-term debt
(331.6
)
 
(286.9
)
Premium and other debt related costs
(3.4
)
 
(62.1
)
Change in short-term debt, net
(582.2
)
 
(23.1
)
Issuance of common stock
383.5

 
24.4

Acquisition of treasury stock
(10.0
)
 
(3.1
)
Dividends paid - common stock
(273.2
)
 
(257.8
)
Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities
174.5

 
281.4

Change in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
16.9

 
43.2

Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations
7.9

 
(40.9
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
11.5

 
9.2

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
36.3

 
$
11.5


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